Syllabus
UNE Universal Student Orientation – Spring A 2019
Credits - 0
Description
This self-paced student orientation is to be completed prior to starting your first course. Students in this course will work through six learning modules to introduce the important tools and skills needed for success in the UNE Online College of Graduate and Professional Studies program. The course is also designed to introduce students to the standard course elements implemented throughout the academic programs at UNE. Upon completion of the orientation, our intention is that students will be prepared for success in their upcoming graduate courses.
As students simulate typical course activities such as posting to the discussion board and submitting an item to the assignment link, a faculty member will monitor progress and successful completion. Once students complete the orientation they will begin their foundation courses.
Course Credits: None; however, completion of Orientation is required to begin courses at UNE.
Materials
Assignments
Learning Activities
A variety of learning activities are designed to support the course objectives, facilitate different learning styles, and build a community of learners. Learning activities in a course may include the following:
- Reading and Video
- Discussions
- Writing Assignments
- Research Projects
- Tests/Quizzes
Module 1: Blackboard Introduction
- View: Blackboard videos
- Course Messages
- Discussions
- Taking a Test
- Viewing Grades and Feedback
- Participate: Introduce yourself by posting on the “Introduce Yourself” Discussion Board Forum located within the “Discussions” button on the main course navigation men
Module 2: Welcome to Your Academic Program
- View: Welcome video from academic program director
- Explore: Social Media sites for UNE Online, CGPS, and your academic program
- Explore: Content varies by academic program
Module 3: Community Learning Environment
- Read: Professionalism and Netiquette: Netiquette in Onlien Graduate Courses
- Read (Recommended):
- How Students Develop Online Learning Skills
- UNE Vision Blog Post: Learning efficiently: 6 steps to success in your online graduate education
- UNE Vision Blog Post: Four Tips for Staying on Track in a Self-Paced Course
- Assignment: Complete a Time Management Plan
Module 4: Library and Research
- Explore the UNE Library website and view the following videos:
- Using the Library from your own computer
- Starting your search for scholarly articles
- Finding a specific article
- Using ERIC Ebsco
- Using Proquest Central
- Scholarly vs. Popular articles
- Finding popular articles
- Visit the UNE Success Portal to learn how to set you a RefWorks account
- View: RefWorks Tutorials YouTube Playlist
- Visit: Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Visit: UNE Library Subject Guides
Module 6: Academic Integrity
- Read: UNE Academic Integrity Policy
- View: Academic Integrity and Professional Conduct at UNE
- View: Academic Writing Guidelines
- Visit: Online Student Academic Success Center (OSASC)
- Quiz: Avoiding Plagiarism Self-Quiz
Module 6: Student Survey
- Complete: Orientation Survey
- Questions? Visit the Student Sucess Portal to learn how to contact your Student Support Specialist for your academic program
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignments | Module | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Introduce Yourself Discussion Post | 1 | 1 |
| Assignment (varies by academic program) | 2 | 1 |
| Time Management Plan | 3 | 1 |
| Avoiding Plagiarism Quiz | 5 | 1 |
| Student Survey | 6 | 1 |
Schedule
This self-paced student orientation is to be completed prior to starting your first course.
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Visit the Student Support Education page
UNE Libraries:
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Blackboard/Brightspace.
- Education Databases: https://library.une.edu/library-materials/find/research-by-subject/education/
- Library Tutorial: Find an article
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
UNE Student Academic Success Center
The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) offers a range of services to support your academic achievement, including tutoring, writing support, test prep and studying strategies, learning style consultations, and many online resources. To make an appointment for tutoring, writing support, or a learning specialist consultation, go to une.tutortrac.com. To access our online resources, including links, guides, and video tutorials, please visit:
Information Technology Services (ITS)
- ITS Contact: Toll Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673
Accommodations
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Policies
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Late Policy
Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.
Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.
Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
UNE Course Withdrawal
Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.