Graduate Student Orientation

Department of Educational Leadership,

Evaluation, & Organizational
Development
(ELEOD)
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Welcome & Introductions

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Agenda

• Getting Started
• Logistics of Online Learning
• Resources and Information
• Program of Study Sheets
• HROD Specific Information
• Final Thoughts
• Questions

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Getting Started

• Thanks for choosing the University of

Louisville!
• The commitment you have made is not
something we take lightly. We are proud you
are with us.
• Expectations are high. It will not be easy, but
we believe you will be successful.
• You are prepared to meet these lofty
expectations based upon your effort and
experience in the workforce
• You are ready!

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Logistics of Online Learning

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Logistics of Online Learning

• Technology you will need and use include:

• Blackboard
• UofL email
• LiveText

• University systems typically use a OneLogin

System. That means you have one username
and password for all of your accounts
(separate from LiveText)

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Student Online:
Blackboard

• Blackboard is the University's online course

content management system
• An online repository of all your classes
• If taking online classes, you will use
Blackboard extensively
• www.louisville.edu/blackboard

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Logistics of Online: LiveText

• LiveText is a web-based software designed to

aid in the development of portfolios, course
assignments, and outcomes based projects.
• Each student in the CEHD is required to have
an account. Will need to purchase soon.
• Student membership can be purchased at
www.livetext.com
• More info about LiveText and how to purchase an
account is available at
https://louisville.edu/education/livetext

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Student Online: UofL
Email

• University email account: It may not be your

primary email, but it is one of the primary
means of communication with students at
UofL. All official communication goes here.
• http://louisville.edu/email/student-accounts
• CardMail FAQs

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Logistics of Online: Twitter and FB

• OLL has an online community on both

Facebook and Twitter
• We use these sites to share information, post
announcements and exciting news
• You can find and follow many of our faculty
on sites like Twitter and LinkedIn
• https://www.facebook.com/OLLatUofL/

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Resources & Information

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Student Services

• Financial Aid
• Bursar’s Office
• University Bookstore
• Delphi Center
• Campus Health Services
• University Libraries
• Disability Services
• Student Fitness and Recreational Spor

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Graduate Services

• School of Interdisciplinary & Graduate Stu

• Educational Advising Student Services (EA
• Career Services Office
• Graduate Catalog
• Academic Calendars
• Graduate Student Council
• Fulbright Information
• Scholarships, Funding, and Aid

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Title IX & Sexual Harassment

Sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault,

and any other nonconsensual behavior of a sexual
nature) and sex discrimination violate University
policies. Students experiencing such behavior may
obtain confidential support from the PEACC Program
852-2663, Counseling Center 852-6585 and Campus
Health Services 852-6479. To report sexual misconduct
or sex discrimination, contact the Dean of Students
(852-5787) or University of Louisville Police (852-6111).
 
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Title IX & Sexual Harassment

Disclosure to University faculty or instructors of

sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating
violence, or sex discrimination occurring on campus,
in a University-sponsored program, or involving a
campus visitor or University student or employee
(whether current or former) is not confidential
under Title IX. Faculty and instructors must forward

http://louisville.edu/hr/em
ployeerelations/sexual-misc
onduct-brochure
 
such reports, including names and circumstances, to
the University’s Title IX officer. For more information,
see the Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide
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Program of Study Sheets

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Program of Study Sheets

• A Program of Study (POS) Sheet is a from

used to lay out which classes you will take
and when you will take them
• You will need to take the lead in filling this
form out and sending to your Advisor
• It is a guide and is flexible. Do not over think
it, or be anxious about it
• Used to map courses and forecast classes
into the future

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Program of Study Sheets

• Complete soon and send to your advisor to

be filed with EASS
• Must be filed by end of your first semester
or you will have a registration hold
• Place the semester and year you plan to
take each class next to each course
• Take 617 within first two semesters
• Must take 616 during the final semester
• Send advisor an updated program sheet
whenever you deviate from original.
• Keep a copy for yourself

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Program of Study Sheets

• Part time only two classes a semester

• Full time three classes a semester
• Complimentary Classes:
• 617 and 605 (first semester)
• 661 and 611 (second semester)
• 662 and 612 or 672 (third semester)
• 631 and 671 or 663 (fourth semester)
• 614 and 664 (fifth semester)
• 616 (final semester)

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HROD Specific Information

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HROD Key Personnel

• Faculty Advisor | First Point of Contact

• Program Director
• brad.shuck@louisville.edu | @drbshuck
• Administrative Support Staff
• Ms. Kelly Ising (ELEOD Administrative Assistant)
• Mr. Frank Willoughby, III (ELEOD Business Manager)
• Ms. Jody Morkin (CEHD Educator Licensure Specialist)
• Ms. Delsie Essig

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Getting the Most from Your Experience

• Be prepared to put in what you expect to get

out of the degree. Be hungry. Get Involved.
• travel to a conference | study abroad | consider a
Fulbright | do research | present your original work
| service learning | professional societies
• Your faculty will expect high quality work and
critical thinking
• Peers (and faculty) are more than people you
see in class —they represent a network to draw
upon now and in the future
• Pay close attention to deadlines (e.g.,
graduation, registration, etc.)
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Working with Your Advisor

• Your advisor does many things (Top Tier R1)

• Faculty often advise students about
substantive academic and career goals
• Feels big, but you are very connected and
supported. Success is end goal
• Advisors cannot lift most holds or take care
of logistical issues. Contact office that has
placed the hold or have the issue with

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Taking Classes

• No one size fits all course design

• All courses have a designated meeting time
(including online). You will need to make
each session
• Each faculty member has their own policy
about missed classes
• Instructors design schedules to meet
objectives of each class including
synchronous and asynchronous assignments
and touch points

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Academic Resources

• APA Style Guide

• University of Louisville Writing Center
• PurdueOWL
• Counseling Center

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Final Thoughts

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Final Thoughts

• We have been preparing for you

• We are excited you are here with us and in
this Program
• This will be a rewarding and worthwhile
partnership – we hope you get the most out
of your time with us
• You are ready and we are ready for you!

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Questions

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