1. Welcome! In order to hear the audio portion of today’s presentation you must dial- in to (877) 691-9300 and use the access code 4793353. Use the ‘Q&A’ section located to the right of your screen to ask panelists any questions you may have. All materials from today’s presentation & orientation access information will be sent to you following this presentation. Questions: Please call 866-295-3111 ex. 2 or email jbinkerd@utica.edu

2. New Student Orientation B.S. in Economic Crime Investigation

3. Orientation Overview   Welcome to Utica College   Getting Started  Logins and books   About the Courses   WebCT course server   Enrollment notification   Resources for Success   Policies, procedures, and resources for success

4. President’s Welcome Address Todd S. Hutton, Ph.D. President, Utica College

5. Utica College Values   Commitment to individual student attention   Commitment to life long learning   Commitment to pragmatic approaches to teaching and learning   Commitment to fostering diversity of perspective in an increasingly global society   Dedication to freedom of expression and to open sharing of ideas and creativity   Commitment to academic excellence

6. Getting Started   Logins   Access to WebCT course server   Access to Utica email   Access to Gannett Library resources   Getting books

7. Getting Started – Logins   WebCT Login   http://webct.utica.edu/   You will receive an email with your username and password information   Gannett Library Login   http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/   You will receive an email with your Gannett Library login and password information

8. Getting Started - Logins   Utica Email Login   http://mail.utica.edu/   You will receive an email containing login and password

9. Utica Email Login Page http://mail.utica.edu/

10. Getting Books   Prior to the semester, your Enrollment Coordinator will email you a list of the books required for your courses   You can order books online at: http://utica.bkstore.com   Local students can visit the campus bookstore Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, or contact (315) 792-3197

11. Bookstore

12. Bookstore Continued

13. About the Courses: What is WebCT   WebCT course server   This is your classroom   A complete set of easy-to-use teaching and learning features   Centralized communications for students and instructors   Let’s look at the WebCT interface now…

14. Main Entry Page Main Entry Page http://www.utica.edu/academic/uticaonline/

15. WebCT Login

16. Course Home Page

17. Course Information Page

18. Getting Started

19. Course Information Page - Syllabus

20. Syllabus

21. Home Page - Calendar

22. Calendar

23. Home Page – Course Content

24. Course Content

25. Home Page - Communication

26. Communication - Discussion Boards

27. Discussion Boards

28. Communication - Mail

29. Mail

30. Home Page - Exams

31. Exams

32. Home Page – Student Tools

33. Student Tools

34. Student Tools - Gradebook

35. Gradebook

36. Student Tools - Compiler

37. Compiler

38. Home Page – Assignment Drop Box

39. Assignment Drop Box

40. Assignment Upload

41. Logout

42. Exit Page

43. About the WebCT Courses: Enrollment Notification   You will have access to your courses on the first day of the semester.   You will receive email notification through your Utica email account letting you know when you are given access to a course in WebCT   If you are not seeing the course show up in WebCT or have login questions, contact Online Student Services, available 24 x 7, @ 1-866-264-1537

44. Resources for Success: Policies and Procedures   Student Handbook http://www.utica.edu/student/   Intellectual Honesty Policy http://www.utica.edu/academic/catalog/index.cfm   Undergraduate Policies and Procedures http://www.utica.edu/academic/gce/continuing.cfm

45. Undergraduate Information Undergraduate Information http://www.utica.edu/academic/gce/continuing.cfm

46. Resources for Success: Gannett Library Services   Gannett Library homepage: http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/   Student Guide to Gannett Library Services: http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/students.cfm  http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/research/help.cfm  Get Research Help: http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/research/help.cfm   Ask a Librarian: http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/forms/asklibrarian.cfm http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/forms/asklibrarian.cfm

47. Gannett Library Login: http://www.utica.edu/academic/library/

48. Resources for Success: Online Student Services   Student Service Coordinators + 24 x 7 Technical Support = Your Online Student Services Team   Your Student Services Coordinator:   Joe Binkerd   1-866-295-3111 ex. 2  jbinkerd@utica.edu   Contact Technical Support @ 1-866-264-1537, available 24 x 7, for any issues or questions

49. System Requirements  An Internet service provider (ISP) with a minimum connection speed of 28.8bps  Broadband Internet, cable, or DSL is highly recommended  Microsoft’s Millennium Edition, 2000 or XP  Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Netscape Navigator 6.2 and up. Mac users - Mozilla 1.5 or 1.6 or Safari 1.2  Microsoft Office Suite   Review System Requirements at: http://www.utica.edu/academic/uticaonline/

50. Resources for Success: Tech Tips   Run Windows Update frequently to patch security holes and improve system performance   Update anti-virus protection frequently to prevent loss of valuable work   Download “Spybot” or “Ad-aware” from: http://www.downloads.com/   “Pop-up blockers” and “Search Bars” such as “mywebsearch” can prevent access to WebCT

51. Strategies for Success  Establish a routine for completing coursework on a weekly basis  Be aware of and keep up with course schedules and deadlines  Organize course materials so they are in one location with a calendar of deadlines  Carefully consider your online responses and be ready for challenges to your ideas  Reward yourself by taking time to celebrate your success  We are all here to help you succeed – you are not alone! Source: http://www.mbadepot.com & http://distancelearn.about.com/cs/onlinestudyskill/a/13_study_tips.htm

52. Contact Information   Business Office Gail Tuttle (315) 792-3224 gtuttle@utica.edu   Enrollment Coordinator Darlene Farris 1-866-852-1199 dfarris@utica.edu  Financial Aid Office Laura Bedford (315) 792-3179 lbedford@utica.edu  Office of Graduate and Extended Services Evelyn Fazekas (315) 792-3244 efazekas@utica.edu

53. Thank You, Good Luck and Welcome!