New Student Orientation

1. New Student Orientation M.A. in Organizational Leadership

2. Orientation Overview • Welcome to Gonzaga University • Getting Started • Login • Books • About the Courses • Blackboard Course Management System • Enrollment notification • Residency • Resources for Success • Policies, procedures, and resources for success

3. Welcome Dr. Michael Lieberman Carey Gonzaga University Associate Professor and Director of Online Organizational Leadership Program

4. Gonzaga Facts • Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus • Part of 450 year tradition of liberal arts education • Over 5000 students currently enrolled • 92 undergraduate and 21 graduate programs • More than 23,000 alumni • The Bulldogs…Go Zags! (www.gozags.com) • Men’s Basketball team has appeared in the last six NCAA Tournaments

5. Gonzaga Mission • To be Catholic, Jesuit and humanistic • Catholic, in that it unites “faith and reason,” believing that each informs the other • Jesuit, in that it seeks to develop “men and women for others” who will both serve and transform society • Humanistic, in that all aspects of life in the world are the proper study of those who would be leaders

6. Organizational Leadership’s Objective • To create a community of learning • Increase the knowledge-base of students regarding leadership and organizational dynamics • Facilitate challenging discussions on provocative readings among students and faculty • Assist students to link theory with practice and ideals with experience in integrating their course work and allowing it to transform their own leadership abilities

7. Getting Started • Logins • Access to Zagweb (course registration) • Access to Zagmail (Gonzaga email) • Access to Blackboard (course management system) • Getting books

8. Getting Started – Zagweb Login https://zagweb.gonzaga.edu • Username • Student ID # 8 digit numerical • This is included in your acceptance letter, which you will receive via email and a hard copy in the mail • Password • Birthday (MMDDYY)

9. Zagweb Login Page https://zagweb.gonzaga.edu

10. Getting Started – Zagmail Login https://zagmail.gonzaga.edu • Zagmail is your Gonzaga email • You will receive an email with your username and passwordinformation • Primary communication method for important school updates and information

11. Zagmail Login Page https://zagmail.gonzaga.edu

12. About the Courses: Blackboard • Course Management System • 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 Blackboard interface now…

13. Getting Started – Blackboard Login • www.gonzagaonline.net • Your username and password will be emailed to you prior to the start of your classes.

14. www.gonzagaonline.net

15. Blackboard Login Page www.gonzagaonline.net

16. Blackboard Login Pagewww.gonzagaonline.net

17. Welcome

18. Course Home Page

19. Syllabus

20. Faculty & Staff

21. Modules Page

22. Discussion Board

23. Discussion Board

24. Discussion Board

25. Communication Page

26. Tools Page

27. Log Off

28. About the Blackboard Courses: Enrollment Notification • You will receive an email with your Blackboard login information. • You will have access to your courses on the first day of the term. • If you are not seeing your course show up or if you have login questions, contact Online Student Services, available 24 x 7, 1-866-748-1155

29. Getting Books • You can order books online at: http://www.bookstore.gonzaga.edu • Click on the top link called Textbooks. • Local students can visit the campus bookstore located on the lower level of the COG building. They can be contacted at (509) 323-6390.

30. Residency Requirement • ORGL 502: Leadership and Imagination • Three-day, intensive experience on campus • Followed by six to eight weeks of discussion online • Opportunity to see Gonzaga and meet fellow students, faculty, staff • Additional residency opportunities • Florence, Italy • Valyermo, California

31. Resources for Success:Graduate Resources • Graduate Home Page http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Graduate • Policies and Procedures • Graduate Student Handbook • Dr. Carey’s Home Page http://guweb2.gonzaga.edu/faculty/carey

32. Resources for Success:Foley Center Library Services • Foley Center Library homepage: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Libraries/Foley+Library • Distance Library Services • Tips and Tricks • Chat with a Librarian in real time

33. ILLiad Login:http://illiad.gonzaga.edu/illiad/logon.html

34. Resources for Success: Online Student Services • Student Service Coordinators + 24 x 7 Technical Support = Your Online Student Services Team • Contact Technical Support at 1-866-748-1155, available 24 x 7, for any issues or questions • Your Student Services Coordinator: • Jennifer Stoker • 1-866-295-3111 ext. 3 • jennifer.stoker@gonzaga.edu

35. 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

36. Resources for Success: Tech Tips • Run Windows Update frequently • “Pop-up blockers” and “Search Bars” such as “mywebsearch” can prevent access to Blackboard • Update anti-virus protection frequently • Download “Spybot” or “Ad-Aware” from: http://www.download.com • Call Technical Support if you need assistance 1-866-748-1155

37. 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

38. Contact Information • Financial Aid Office Louisa Diana (800) 793-1716 diana@gu.gonzaga.edu • Student Services Coordinator Jennifer Stoker (866) 295-3111 ext 3 jennifer.stoker@gonzaga.edu • 24x7 Technical Support (866)748-1155 • Enrollment Coordinator Paeca Souther (866) 674-8287paeca.souther@gonzaga.edu • Online MA ORGL Director Dr. Michael Carey (800) 986-9585 ext. 3550 carey@gu.gonzaga.edu • Summer Sessions Coordinator Shannon Zaranski (509) 323-3569 zaranski@gu.gonzaga.edu

39. Thank You, Good Luck andWelcome!