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Appointment Agenda• Academic Coordinator• CampusConnect• Student LaunchPad• Student Expectations• Student Resources• Registration

Who is your Academic Coordinator? Academic Coordinator: Becky GoodroadContact me for:

Academic Services (tutor requests, work experience, test-outs, instructor questions, grade questions, academic policies, SAP, LaunchPad, e-book assistance, etc.)

Office Hours: Monday 9:30am to 6pm CSTTuesday 9:30am to 4:30pm CSTWednesday 9:30am to 6pmThursday 8am to 6pm CSTFriday 8am to 4pm CST

rgoodroad@msbcollege.edu612.455.4775

CampusConnectPlease bookmark or save this link to the student website for quick access to the CampusConnect Home Page: http://connect.msbcollege.edu/ Login with the username and password that you setup during the enrollment process.

Academic ResourcesYou can find our Catalog and Student Handbook under the student resources section in Campus Connect.

• In the catalog and student handbook, you can find:o the calendar for the school year o general student informationo program requirementso class descriptionso General Information section of the

catalog found in pages 5-57

Service Desk• Service Desk Contact

Information & Hours• Ask Service Desk/Submit

Service Desk tickets• Change Password• Security Questions

Service Desk651-332-8100 or 1-877-862-0662.

ServiceDesk@msbcollege.edu

Student LaunchPadStep 1: Click on Getting Started

Get to know your Leadership team and the LaunchPad expectations

Step 2: Click on My Degree ProgramThis is a great way for you to stay connected with your classmates, instructors, and program chair

Step 3: Proceed to the Support Services sectionsYou will spend time in each of the five department sections:

• Technology Services• Financial Services• Student Services• Library Services• Career Services

Each section will have important information for you to review and a short assignment or quiz to complete.

Step 4: Finish up with the Resources sectionYou will need to complete all reading and activities within the Online Learning section.

Please check out the Academic Resources section to take advantage of our math and writing boot camps. These will help

you brush up your skills prior to class.

If you are a military student, spend some time reviewing the Military Resources available to you

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AttendanceResidential Attendance Policy• Show up for class. If you’re going to be absent, contact

your Academic Coordinator & your Instructoro One consecutive week with no attendance results

in a withdraw from the class

Online Attendance Policy• Minimum login requirement – Once per week• Must complete assignments to earn attendance.

o One consecutive week with no attendance results in a withdraw from the class

Attendance

Attend Class

Discussion Board

Assignments

Quizzes

Exams

Important Dates to Remember• CareerPath - 6 Week Courses/12 Week

Quarters• Course Addendum

• Add/Drop Period (individual classes)o First five business days of each 6 week

period

*check your student email regularly for due date reminders, changes and announcements

Time Management• Plan for success!

o Schedule 8 to 12 hours of study time for per class each week*

o That’s 16-24 hours with a full-time (16 credits) course load and 6 week courses

o Plan to utilize your tablet or computer as a planning resource

*This is just an estimate and could be more or less depending on your familiarity with the course and the course being taken.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

Academic Progress

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Percentage of Attempted Credits Completed

Maximum Number of Credits Allowed

SAP Notification

Academic Alert

Academic Warning

Expulsion

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Student Resources• Tutors• Online Resource Center

(Smarthinking)• Campus Resource Center • Program Chair• Instructor• Library

LibraryThe Online Library Never Closes Welcome to Library Connect. There are millions of resources available to you! Here are just a few:

• Guides – The best way to start your research!• Resources – Databases, Books, eBooks,

Videos, and more!• Ask a Librarian – Lost in the library? We’re

here to help!Carol RoosRichfield Campus Librarian

E-Books• Each of our classes are equipped with e-books• The e-book will be accessible within the

CampusConnect class• Students can also sync their e-books with their tablet

via the VitalSource application

Tablet• We recommend the

Microsoft Surface 3

• Any tablet that is compatible with the VitalSource app will also work

• Laptop or desktop computer is also a good option

• Back up plan!

Image Source: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/devices/surface-3

Alternative Credit• Test-outs• Work Experience• Prior Learning

ADA & VAWA• Americans with Disabilities Act• Disability Services –

• Contact Patrick Shay, Dean of Students at pshay@msbcollege.edu • Violence Against Women Act• GU/MSB is committed to providing an awareness of sexual

violence• Title IX Officers:

• Miriam Williams, Campus Director• Patrick Shay, Dean of Students pshay@msbcollege.edu

Registration• 14+ Credits/Full-time• Below Full-time • Financial Aid• Composition & Math Labs

(if applicable)• Catalog Pages • Transcripts (if applicable)

Final Questions? Homework• Academic Forms:

AR-New Registration Checklist AR-Tech Standards Occ. Demands

• Review Student Handbook