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BYOL/iPad and Southeast Tech Essentials – Online Students
Southeast Technical InstituteJumpStart Days
Student ID Pictures
Downstairs starting 5:30 pm
Getting Started• Get your picture taken before 6 pm (downstairs)• Index Cards for Notes• Get your device out and start it up
Overview and Objectives
• Southeast Tech Technology Resources Policy
• Browser Use
• Logins
• STInet & Personal Info
• STInet Mobile
• Virtual PC (vPC)
• OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft Online Store
• Xerox On-Campus Printing
• Laptop Care
• Getting Laptop Support
• Bookstore - Buying Extra Peripherals
• Atomic Learning
• Social media/ Communications
• Jing (or in program areas)
For those that purchased through Southeast Tech:
Set up your login on your Southeast Tech laptop• When booted, you’ll be presented with a License Terms
screen. Click I accept• On the Register and Protect screen, click Skip• On the Settings screen, click Use express settings• On the Sign in to your Microsoft account screen, click the
Create a new account link near the bottom of the page• On the Create a Microsoft account screen, click the Sign in
without a Microsoft account link near the bottom of the page• On the Your Account screen, create a User name, Password,
and Password hint. Click Finish to complete setup.
Laptop Overview
ProBook 650 Features• CPU Intel Core i5• 8 GB RAM• 320 GB Hard Drive• 15.6” HD Display• Internal Camera with Microphone• Removable Lithium Battery• Four 3.0 SS Connections
Warranty Coverage – Southeast Tech Issued
• Includes 3 year hardware warranty• Includes battery and power cord
• Warranty does NOT cover:• Cosmetic Damage• Abuse/Misuse of laptops• Lost/Stolen laptops• Fraying of AC power adapter cords• Damage caused by fire, flood or damage normally covered
under other insurance• Ex: If damaged in car accident, would be covered by car ins.• Absence of this type of insurance does not mean laptop is covered by
your warranty• Recommendation: Add laptop to Homeowner’s or Renter’s
Insurance policy.
Southeast Tech Technology Resources Policy
• Southeast Tech technology resources are for educational purposes only
• User accounts and electronic content are the property of Southeast Tech
• Prohibited network activity includes, but not limited to:• Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane,
threatening, or pornographic materials.• Downloading or transmitting games, music, or non-educational videos.
• Note: Downloading of inappropriate items at home and transporting to Southeast Tech is still a violation. This is still Southeast Tech’s network environment.
• Vandalizing, damaging, or disabling property of the school.• Accessing other individual’s files without permission.
• Full technology resources usage policy can be found on:• Southeast Tech website and STInet
• In summary form, every time you click and sign-on to the vPC
Windows 8.1
• Southeast Tech uses Windows 8.1 on campus computers and virtual systems
• Video• Contact IT Support Center
for assistance or questionswith using Windows 8
Connecting to Internet
• Connect to the STI Public network• No password required• Initial connection with device takes a minute
Browsers
• STINET Certified with Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, Internet Explorer 10
• You may find times where Internet Explorer 11 won’t work.• Use of other browsers has not been tested with STInet• Many browsers update frequently, so if something doesn’t seem
to work in a browser, try a different browser to see if that resolves the issue
• Avoid use of extra toolbars• Toolbars can interfere with features of STInet
Southeast TechStudent Communications Survey
Go to bit.ly/jan15jumpstart
Complete the short survey about how you connect to Southeast Tech through technology
Connecting with Academics
• The Academics team is on Twitter and Facebook
@STacademics Facebook.com/SoutheastTechAcademics• Posting news and updates about academic life
at Southeast Technical Institute.• (Also, probably some funny stuff too)
Your Login
• User name: firstname.lastname(i.e. john.smith)
• Password: first letter of first name and first letter of last name followed by last 4 numbers of SSN. (i.e. js1234)
STInet
• https://stinet.southeasttech.edu• For looking up your class schedule, grades, syllabi,
and account information as well as campus news and events
• Log in with your campus username and password
Check Personal Info
• Click italicized link near login on STInet
• Biographical Info• Check Your Address • Use pencil by Name, Address and Personal Details and fill out
form to update your address. Contact Admissions to update your name or cell phone number.
• Academic Info• Check your Major• Contact Student Success to update
Search Inside STInet
• You will see a search bar in STInet• You can use this to search through any pages
you have access to in STInet
STInet Mobile
• On mobile device (smartphone or tablet), accessing stinet.southeasttech.edu allows you to go to STInet Mobile
• This includes• Drop/Add courses• View bill• Access courses• View & post in forums• Find instructor email• View Calendar
• Some items not available on the mobile version• Online tests/quizzes• General information pages
Webmail
Southeast Tech Webmail – 500 MB max• http://mail.southeasttech.edu
• Log in with your campus username and password• Sample email address format is:
Southeast Tech will communicate all school related business to this email account
* You will need to check this daily
Changing Your Password
• Access your Options dropdown menu in Webmail
• Choose Change Your Password
• Rules
• Should have combination of letters and numbers
• Not Required
• Must be at least 6 characters long
Virtual PC (vPC)
• Access to Southeast Tech program-specific
software
• You will be installing Vmware Horizon View Client
• Install instructions at http://vpc.southeasttech.edu
• Already installed on Southeast Tech laptops
OneDrive for Business
• Cloud storage attached to your Southeast Tech
user account
• 1 TB of storage per user
• Access information and basics at
http://vpc.southeasttech.edu, then click
Additional IT User Guides
Additional User Guides
• Microsoft Software for Students
• Students with Southeast Tech laptops only need to get a key and
activate.
• Campus Printing
• File Backup
• Sync Email to Smartphone
• Located at http://vpc.southeasttech.edu, then click
Additional IT User Guides
Xerox Campus Printing Solution
Printing Solutions Video
• “Follow You Printing” - allows you to retrieve your print from any Xerox printer on campus within 24 hours
• Prints will be secure – will not print until released• Gain access to print, copy, and scan to email on multi-functional devices
with student ID• Can set up on your laptop using the guide at
http://vpc.southeasttech.edu then click Additional IT User Guides
Laptop Care
• Do Not Store Laptop in Backpack while ON– Hibernate or Power it Down First
• Don’t Pick Up By Lid– Pick Up by Base
• Avoid storing laptop in extreme temperatures – Let warm or cool to room temp before powering on– Spills – Carefully Dab Up Spill– Then Take to IT Support Center to check for damaged components
• Use Laptop on a Hard Surface– Assists in Cooling of Laptop– Fans Work Properly
Southeast Tech IT Support CenterYour Support Stop
• Contact us:• In person at Tech Center 219• By phone at 605-367-4461• Online through TASKS
• Log in with your email address at http://tasks.southeasttech.edu
• Support Hours• Monday through Thursday 7 am – 6 pm• Friday 7 am – 5 pm
IT Support Center Assistance
• Available for all Southeast Tech students• Perform cleanup to remove viruses/malware• Troubleshoot errors or malfunctions with your
laptop • The IT Support Center cannot perform warranty repairs
on systems purchased outside of Southeast Tech and cannot order parts for non-warranty repairs.
• Loaner laptops are available while your system is at the Support Center for service.
• Support additional campus resources
Bookstore Sells Computer Items
• Flash Drives• External Hard Drives• Wireless Mice
Atomic Learning
• Free for staff & students• Links to this appear on Student Tech Resources• Username/Password
www.atomiclearning.com/highed
If prompted, here is the username and password
Jing
• Accessible in VMware Horizon View Client
• It has microphone access• Can also install screen recorder on local operating system
• Excellent way to communicate to Faculty and IT about what you are seeing on your laptop
Online Support Center
• Amanda Larson – Online Support Specialist• Proctors exams for students at the Testing
Center in the Ed Wood Building• Supports Online students with any technical
questions• (605) 367-5860 or
Wrapup
Thank you for your participation in this session.Start your SSS 098 Intro to E-Learning Class as soon as you can!
• SSS 098-1C-O is in progress & ends January 13 at 11:55 pm.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERJump Start Presentation
Spring 2015
Review Your Class Schedule!
WOOD or WC = Ed Wood CenterTECH or TC = Technology CenterMICKE or MC = Mickelson CenterSULLI or HC = Sullivan Health Science Center
M = Monday T = Tuesday W =
Wednesday R =
Thursday F = Friday
Walk through the buildings and find your classrooms BEFORE the first day of class!
Accelerated Course
Online Course
Late-Start Course
Waitlisted Course
Are you “waitlisted” in a course?
Making schedule changes…
The deadline to ADD courses is January 16The deadline to DROP courses is January 23
The DROP deadline applied to ALL courses within the semester, even courses that begin later in the semester.
After January 23, there is no refund for individual classes that you withdraw from.
PLEASE NOTE:Dropping a course may keep you from continuing on in your program next semester!
Make sure you visit with your advisor BEFORE making a schedule change.
Stop by the Student Success Center for schedule changes!
Testing Out…
If you are currently registered for a course that you want to “test out” of, you must do so by FRIDAY, January 16.
For English & Math courses, ACT or COMPASS/ACCUPLACER scores are used to determine “test outs”.
“Test Out” exams are available for Keyboarding & Computers classes.
Contact the Testing Center, located in the Wood Building. 367.6014. There is a $50 test out fee.
Please visit with your advisor if you have questions regarding “test outs”.
“Test Out” Forms can be picked up in the Student Success Center
• This course gives you the tools to be successful in your program at Southeast.
• Required for all first time college students
• 2 credits; letter grade earned (A, B, C, D, F)
• Instructor = Student Success Advisor
SSS 100: Student Success Seminar
Elizabeth
Betsy
Jacque
LaDonna
Chelsea
Transfer StudentsStudents who have successfully completed 9 credit hours (grades of “C” or higher) at another college/university are NOT required to take Student Success Seminar.
An official transcript is required for verification.
Transfer students who are not required to take Students Success Seminar will be assigned a Student Success Advisor
Emily OlsonStudent Success Advisor for Transfer Students
REQUIRES:
1) 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
2) 67% successful completion rate (you must successfully complete 67% of the credits you attempt in a semester)
These requirements are set by the federal government
Not meeting these requirements will result in Financial Aid Warning or Suspension!
What is Financial Aid Warning???What is Financial Aid Suspension???
REMEMBER...You must have an overall 2.0 GPA (or higher)to graduate!
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Required course if you are put on Financial Aid Warning or Academic Probation
Designed to HELP YOU get back on track in your academic career by developing the skills, habits, and support structures you need to be a successful student!
Topics include: finding your strengths, developing a success plan, getting connected to resources, etc.
Letter grade earned, 2 credits
SSS 095: Strategies for Success
Financial Aid is NOT based on number of credits, but on “academic activity”
Financial Aid may be reduced or cancelled if there’s a lack of academic activity
Academic Activity is:Physical attendance and direct interaction between instructor and student;Completion and submission of an academic assignment, quiz, or exam;Participation in a study group as assigned by the instructor;Participation in an online discussion;Initiated contact with the instructor pertaining to an academic course.
Academic Activity is NOT:Logging into an online class or STInet;Meeting with an academic or student success advisor
ATTEND ALL OF YOUR CLASSES!
Academic Activity
What is FERPA?
Any educational information that’s
not considered "Directory
Information" will not be released without written
consent from the student.
Southeast Tech's Release of Information
permissions can be set through STInet.
LibraryStudy AreasCounselingTutoringStudent ActivitiesStudent Success Advisor
Disability ServicesRegistrar’s OfficeCareer OfficeVice President of Student
Affairs
Student Success Center
Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm Mon – Thurs; 7:30am – 4:00pm Fridays
Phone: (605)367.7466
E-mail: [email protected]
Erica Strouth, Student Success Assistant
Student Success Center
Student Success Lab• Offers FREE tutoring services• Online tutoring services• Located in MC, Room 121
• Phone: 367.5691 Tammy Kerfeld, Tutoring Coordinator
You don’t have to leave campus to find a great place to study!
Use your “free” time wisely!
Counseling Services• Professional, licensed counselors are available on campus for students who
would like assistance
• Counseling services are FREE to all STI students
Contact information:Nicole: [email protected]
Phone: 367.4821 Office: HC 200GSteve: [email protected]
Phone: 367.4450 Office: MC 122
Career Services
• Assist you with your employment needs while attending and after graduating from Southeast Tech (Resume & Cover Letter, Interviewing Skills, etc.)
• There are many excellent part-time and full-time job listings called into Southeast Tech; many of these employers are specifically looking to hire Southeast students & grads!
• Check out STI’s job connections page: http://www.southeasttech.edu/jobs
E-mail: [email protected]: 605.367.4452
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS:Picnics, Holiday Celebrations, Talent Show, Dances,
Professional Entertainment, Movie/Pizza Nights, Contests, Fairs, Sports Games
INTRAMURAL SPORTS:Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling
Get Involved at Southeast Tech!
Two representatives elected from each year of each program- Approximately 80 students
Nine officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer (elected last spring)
Social Chair, Civic Chair, Publicity Chair, Reporter Chair, Parliamentarian (available for elections at Sept 17th meeting)
• Entire group meets one hour each month to conduct business
• Committees plan/organize campus and community activities
Student Government Association (SGA)
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Art)
AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)
ATA (Animation Technology Artisans)
Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization
Construction Management Student Organization
Dakota Turf/GCSAA (Golf Superintendents Association of America)
ENDT Electroneurodiagnostic Student Organization
Law Enforcement Student Organization
Nuclear Medicine Student Organization
PLANET (Professional Land Care Network)
Student Practical Nursing Association
Skills USA VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)
HVAC Student Organization
SDHBA (Student Chapter of the Sioux Falls Home Builder Association)
Student Organizations:
Student Clubs:
• Gamers Club• Fitness Club• Swing Dance Club• Campus Crusades for Christ
(CRU)• Photography Club• Veterans Club• Art ClubWatch your Southeast Tech e-mail account
for Club Meeting times/locations!!!
Upcoming Campus Events:January 12 (Mon) – First Day of Class
January 16 (Fri) – Last day to “ADD” a class
January 16 (Fri) – Last day to “test out” of a class for spring semester
January 16 (Fri) – Last day to return books (with receipt)
January 21 (Wed) – Student Government Association Meeting @ 12:00, HC 257
January 23 (Fri) – Last day to “DROP” a class
January 23 (Fri) – Last day to return books (with receipt AND drop form)
January 27 (Tue) – Tuition/Fees payment due
January 30 (Fri) – Movie/Pizza Night @ 6:00, Mickelson Commons
February 3 (Tue) – Excess Financial Aid Funds Issued
• STI Bookstore– Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Yogurt, Snacks, Cookies & Bars,
Coffee, Muffins
• STI Student Organizations and Clubs– Food sales for lunch in various buildings across campus
Food Options on Campus…
Southeast Tech Bookstore Refund Policy:
Books can be returned & refunded during first week of semester ONLY with receipt
Books can be returned & refunded during second week of semester ONLY with receipt AND signed DROP form
If the plastic wrap or access codes have been opened, books CANNOT be returned!
Book Buy-Backs during FINALS week
(April 29 – May 8)
• If you still need a Student ID Card, you can get one in the Tech Center this week.
• After this week, Student ID Cards are available in the Student Success Center.
• Required for:– Financial Aid Refund Check– Library Materials– Campus events/activities– Clinical/Internship sites– Class field trips
Student ID Cards
Virtual Parking Permits
– MUST complete the online survey on STI net:• STI net • Student Tab • Student Survey (left-hand side of screen)• Complete the Student Background Survey and click “Submit”• You will need your vehicle license plate number!
Parking
Restricted Parking Areas:
ReservedHandicapped
VisitorYellow diagonal stripes
Yellow curbsFire lanes
University Center
Smoke free/Tobacco free CampusSmoking and other tobacco use is PROHIBITED on campus!
NOT allowed on campus:
– Firearms
– Knives
– Throwing stars
– Explosive devices
– Air soft pellet guns
– Bows or arrows
– Ninja stars
– Other potentially harmful items
Weapons Policy
FINANCIAL AID
STInet Student Tab
STInet Student Finances
STInet Financial Aid
Financial Aid Document Tracking
Financial Aid Awards
Online Acceptance of Loans
#1
#2
My Student Account
My Account Balances
STInet Student Tab
• Please come to the Student Success Center whenever you have questions or concerns.
• We’re here to help you!
• We hope your first semester at STI is a SUCCESSFUL one!
Welcome to Southeast Technical Institute!