Welcome to the fifth week of Fall 2007 Quarter!

Dear MSB Online Learner:

The Education Department would like to remind you that we are planning course recommendations for future quarters. Our planning is based on the courses remaining in your program.

As a friendly reminder, if you are planning to attempt advance standing test outs or apply work experience to your degree requirements, it is recommended that you do so in a timely manner. Appointments are available for one-on-one advising and planning.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or to set up an appointment (1-877-609-8889).

We look forward to working with you!

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Welcome to the fourth week of Fall 2007 Quarter!

Dear MSB Online Learner:

In addition to the variety of skills that will directly apply to your chosen career field; you will also develop a variety of academic skills. Below are some tips and tricks to further develop your academic skills.

Tips for Time Management

One of the keys to a successful college career is to have good time management skills.

By definition, time management is the effective selection of the best task from all those available and completing it to the best of your ability. Making the right choices about how you spend your time is the most important decision for you to make. The big payoff is that you can have control of your life. Getting control starts with planning.

Unlike the formal structure of a high school schedule, a college schedule can be very unstructured. You and you alone can control the schedule you choose. Many selections of the same class are offered at various times of the day. It is up to you to select a time you want to attend a section of a particular class. It may be possible to arrange your schedule so that you attend school on select days of the week. In other words, it is not mandatory for you to go to school Monday through Friday.

Because of all the flexibility involved in your college schedule, it is important to include other aspects of your life in your planning, such as work, family commitments, and recreational activities. In fact, you are encouraged to take into consideration all aspects of your life when planning your college class schedule.

Planning study time is a key step to academic success. Most college classes require far more study time than high school classes. Because effective time management plays a key role in your success, please see an advisor if you are having difficulty with planning.

Tips for Active Learning

• Be prepared. Have the textbook, paper, pencil and colored marker pen.

• Write notes in the textbook and highlight important topics with a colored marker pen if the instructor refers to specific topics.

• When taking notes about the instructor’s lecture (PowerPoint Presentation), write down the main points.

• Communicate with your instructors often – via discussion boards or email.

• Ask questions if you do not understand something.

• Actively participate in classroom discussions.

• Know how to contact your instructor if you are going to be absent or if you need clarification of classroom material.

• Read your assignments before Sunday. You will then be able to ask questions about information which you do not understand.

• Set up a study schedule and follow it. Allow enough time for all your classes.

• Keep up your assignments day by day, or within the respective week. This avoids having to “cram.”

Tips for Studying

• Select the best time for you to study. Develop a study plan and follow it.

• Select a quiet place to study. Be aware of proper lighting and ventilation.

• Sit upright at desk.

• Avoid all interruptions: phone, radio, TV, people.

• Be prepared. Have all reading materials, pencils, paper and dictionary.

• Keep a “Things to Do” list. List dates when assignments and projects are due.

Update the list frequently.

• Review your class notes the day you write them. Rewrite them if they are hard to read.

• Survey a book chapter before you begin reading it. Actively read it by underlining important parts.

• Be strict with yourself. Force yourself to follow your study schedule.

• Reread and review difficult information until you understand it.

• Make a list of questions to ask your instructor about material that needs clarification.

Tips for Preparing for a Test

• Find out as much information about the test as possible from the instructor.

◊ Type of test: objective, essay, true/false, etc.

◊ The number of questions and how many points they are worth.

◊ The material to be covered.

◊ The value of the test toward the final grade.

• Set up an exam study schedule which includes at least three one-hour sessions or six half-hour sessions.

• Know your best time to study. Many people learn best in daylight hours.

• Maximize the quality of your study time by paying attention to the following details:

◊ Select a room conducive to study where the lighting is bright and air temperature feels fresh. A poorly lighted room will make you sleepy.

◊ Get organized. Have all the materials you need to study with you when beginning your study session.

◊ Select a quiet setting that is free from interruptions, such as the telephone, radio, television, and people

• Review as actively as possible. Use pencil and paper; use markers to highlight special items in your notes; make flash cards for materials to be memorized.

• Make up an exam as if you were the instructor and then take the exam.

• Pay attention to troublesome points. Make another list for these areas on separate flash cards.

• Organize your thoughts for possible essay questions. Know the concept about which you are writing.

• Cram only as a last step. Be selective about what you are cramming.

• Cover vital points and troublesome areas.

• Set up a study session with two or three people from your class. Ask each other questions and discuss important concepts. Avoid getting off the subject and wasting time.

If you are interested in learning how MSB can help you develop these skills, have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Education Department at 1-877-609-8889.

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Creative Writing Contest

Do you love to write?

The online campus is now accepting contest submissions for the 2008 Literary Journal, The Creative Quill, in the following categories:

· Short Fiction/Plays/Scripts
· Poetry/Song Lyrics
· Creative Nonfiction (Creative Essays)


PRIZES

First, second, and third place winners will be chosen for each of the above 3 categories.

• First Prize= $50 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble
• Second Prize= $30 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble
• Third Prize= $20 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble
  

Contest winners will also receive award certificates (great for student portfolios!) and will be recognized in the campus newsletter.


To receive contest guidelines or to submit your writing, please e-mail Heather Thomton-Stockman at hthomton-stockman@msbcollege.edu.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 7 (WEEK 10).

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Welcome to the third week of Fall 2007 Quarter!

Dear MSB Online Learner:

Throughout your time at the Minnesota School of Business Online, you will develop and obtain a variety of skills that will directly apply to your chosen career field. Some of those skills include:


Academic Skills

Read and understand written materials
Understand charts and graphs
Understand basic math
Use mathematics to solve problems
Use information seeking and evaluation skills
Use specialized knowledge and skill to get a job done
Use tools and equipment
Speak and write in the language in which business is conducted
Use scientific method to solve problems

Personal Management Skills

Attend school/work daily and on time
Meet school/work deadlines
Develop career plans
Know personal strengths and weaknesses
Demonstrate self-control
Pay attention to details
Follow written and oral directions and instructions
Work without supervision
Learn new skills
Identify and suggest new ways to get the job done

Teamwork Skills

Actively participate in a group
Know the rules and values of the group
Listen to other group members
Be sensitive to the group members’ ideas and views
Be willing to compromise to best accomplish goal
Work in changing settings and with people of diverse backgrounds

Take time to develop your current skill sets and use every opportunity to acquire new skills that will help give you the competitive edge!

If you are interested in learning how MSB can help you develop these skills, have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Education Department at 1-877-609-8889.

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Perfect Attendance

Congratulations!


Alicia Kiewatt-Stenlund
Amanda King
Amanda Reinert
Amy Letellier
Amy Sorsoleil
Andrea Madsen
Andrew Lihosit
Angela Gallo
Angela King
Anne Roberts
Annette Slawinski
Aron Tintor
Ashley Hofer
Bassam Jirjis
Beth Varela
Bethanee Hailstone
Brian Saintey
Brian Wurtzel
Brittany Monson
Bryan Benjamin
Candace Brandt
Carrie Gotchie
Carrie Luedtke
Christine Cramer
Christine Melander
Christopher DeFranco
Christopher Songe
Cindy Rettman
Clark Haaland
Cody Oatman
Curtis Garner
Cynthia Meyer
Cynthia Wellard
Danette Stoermann
Daniel Hanson
Darren Mattern
Dawn Grant
Deborah Gockowski
Debra Connell
Debra Labore
Debra Towar
Deloris Matthews
Diane Carbajal
Diane Houy
Don Finch
Dorothy Ladewig
Douglas Dunker
Ed Springman
Elia Lara
Elizabeth Gerdes
Elizabeth Varela
Elizabeth Zeien
Elona Suttoni
Emily Hinzman
Eric Harrison
Esau Sanchez
Frank Ayers
Gina Guidarelli
Gina Johnson
Ginger Cloyd
Haley Huiting
Hannah Casey
Heather Mohr
Heidi Buelow
Hemant Khatri
Holly Gray
Irina Stitt
Jacob Wendorff
Jeanne Castellano
Jeffrey Juberien
Jeffrey Schlueter
Jeffrey Zillman
Jenna Kasse
Jennifer Brennan
Jennifer Richter
Jennifer Scheele
Jeremy Kraft
Jessica Denne
Jessica Jenkins
Jessica Keeneth-Zeuli
Jill Andel
John Skoy
Joy Kockler
Judy Andrescik
Julie Bisch
Julie Busse
Karri Krueger
Kathleen Goodrich
Kathryn Nitschke
Keith Bloodworth
Kelli Bayerle
Kellye MacLeod
Kevin Petman
Khoun Lovan
Kimber Kamlitz
Kimi Pena
Kristen O'Connell
Kristen Swanson
Kristy Harris
Kye Snauwaert
Kyle Jones
Laina Molaski
Laura Wilkerling
LaVonne Watts
Lee Harwarth
Leland Rockstead
Lisa Turner
Lori Bachman
Lynn Wolters
Maggie Glazer
Mandy Schutz
Maria Baez
Maria Leegard
Mario Lee
Mark Pederson
Marta Crislip
Mary Davis
Melissa Bartel
Melissa Slanga
Melissa Williamson
Michael Kesling
Michael Scott
Michelle Krasicki-Aune
Mona Rand
Myranda Jackson
Natalie Walter
Nathan Erickson
Nathan Meger
Neil Moeller
Nichol Owen
Nicholas Erickson
Nicholas Felder
Nicholas Hitsman
Nicholas Rupp
Nicole Patterson
Nicole Shipman
Nicole Spencer
Noele Owen
Patrice Norris
Patricia Martin
Peter Bradshaw
Quentin Packard
Rebecca Mead
Rebecca Ryman
Robert Espersen
Robert Teeple
Roberto Quinones
Robin Dulas
Rochelle Raph
Ruth Otteman
Sandra Anderson
Sapna Parmar
Sara Halama
Sara Smith
Shane Ellenburg
Shannon Janorschke
Shannon Verly
Shawn Owen
Sheila Weaver
Sophia Ruiz
Stephanie Danley
Stephanie Hill-Noreen
Stephanie Petersen
Stephanie Weede
Steven Meyers
Susan Chapin
Susan Elliott
Susan Kimmes
Susanne Burke
Susie Jo Clouse
Suzanne McLean
Suzanne Zimmerman
Teresa Hart
Terry Glidden
Tess Selander
Tiffany Garcia
Trace Martin
Traci House
Tracy Wricks
Travis Boyd
Tyra Beckers
Vicki Pipal
Wanda Senne
Wendell Topp
Wendy Gomez
Yvette Goins

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Highest Honors

Congratulations!


Jill Andel
Judy Andrescik
Frank Ayers
Kelli Bayerle
Tyra Beckers
Bryan Benjamin
Jodi Bergerson
Katie Berube
Rhett Beyer
Julie Bisch
Keith Bloodworth
Andrew Boswell
Margaret Boucher
Sara Bowling
Travis Boyd
Peter Bradshaw
Jamie Brudos
Susanne Burke
Lee Campbell
Hannah Casey
Jeanne Castellano
Cara Cecil
Susan Chapin
Amber Cleveland
Christine Cramer
Marta Crislip
Manuel DeBrito
Christopher DeFranco
Robin Dulas
Douglas Dunker
Chandha Duwearatchi
Krissy Ecklund
Shane Ellenburg
Susan Elliott
Nathen Erickson
Robert Espersen
Anna Fehrman
Nicholas Felder
Donald Finch
Patricia Fogg
Angela Gallo
Elizabeth Gerdes
Lynn Geyen
Dawn Gilmore
Terry Glidden
Wendy Gomez
Kathleen Goodrich
Aaditi Gore
Holly Gray
Gina Guidarelli
Jeffrey Gunness
Clark Haaland
Bethanee Hailstone
Lynn Hamby
Stephanie Hamre
Daniel Hanson
Eric Harrison
Jesse Hartmann
Lee Harwarth
Jamie Harycki
Rebecca Haugen
Emily Hinzman
Nicholas Hitsman
Laura Homann
Diane Houy
Haley Huiting
Myranda Jackson
Nancy James
Shannon Janorschke
Bassam Jirjis
Jeannine Johannsen
Jeffrey Juberien
Jessica Keeneth-Zeuli
Michael Kesling
Alicia Kiewatt-Stenlund
Susan Kimmes
Amanda King
Angela King
Joy Kockler
Michelle Krasicki-Aune
Jennifer Kroschel
Karri Krueger
Joanna Kuiper
Tresha Kuperus
Dorothy Ladewig
Elia Lara
Mario Lee
Maria Leegard
Amy Letellier
Andrew Lihosit
Ben Lindholm
Carrie Luedtke
Leslie Luster
Marcia Maciejko
Andrea Madsen
Trace Martin
Andrew May
Suzanne McLean
Kris McNally
Rebecca Mead
Jaclyn Melvin
Cynthia Meyer
Steven Meyers
Neil Moeller
Kelly Murphy
Kathryn Nitschke
Anna Novak
Cody Oatman
Kristen O'Connell
Jadon Ollila
Kelly Olson
Ruth Otteman
Nichol Owen
Noele Owen
Shawn Owen
Sapna Parmar
Matthew Paulson
Kimi Pena
Nicole Phillips
Vicki Pipal
Joyce Podtburg
Kimberly Quackenbush
Roberto Quinones
Brian Raiche
Rochelle Raph
Amanda Reinert
Cindy Rettman
Leland Rockstead
Kara Rudek
Brian Saintey
Esau Sanchez
Jennifer Scheele
Jeffrey Schlueter
Mandy Schutz
Wanda Senne
Gerald Setterlund
Patti Skarda
John Skoy
Sara Smith
Kye Snauwaert
Christopher Songe
Patrick Sonnek
Amy Sorsoleil
Ed Springman
Irina Stitt
Danette Stoermann
Elona Sutton
Kristen Swanson
Brian Taylor
Alex Thompson
Aron Tintor
Wendell Topp
Melanie Torborg
Debra Towar
Lisa Turner
Leabo Vang
Elizabeth Varela
Shannon Verly
Natalie Walter
LaVonne Watts
Sheila Weaver
Stephanie Weede
Cynthia Wellard
Jacob Wendorff
Desirae Whiting
Brian Wurtzel
Paul Zakariasen
Jeffrey Zillman
Suzanne Zimmerman

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Honors

Congratulations!


Jason Alberti
Jeff Bailey
Tanya Baker
Randi Barbour
Chris Barthel
Julie Busse
Susie Clouse
Ginger Cloyd
Corinne Danielson
Mary Davis
Beatriz Declet Lopez
Mable Dumas
Nicholas Erickson
Juliana Fondungallah
Tiffany Garcia
Deborah Gockowski
Carrie Gotchie
Dawn Grant
Jennifer Harriel
Kristy Harris
Teresa Hart
Dorna Hoft
Jessica Jenkins
Kyle Jones
Lori Laufenberg
Kellye McLeod
Nathan Meger
Christine Melander
Kori Nash
Alicia Polansky
Mark Radloff
Anne Roberts
Nicholas Rupp
Sandy Saunders
Lee Schultz
Nicole Spencer
Laura Wilkerling
Melissa Williamson
Patricia Winebrenner
Elizabeth Zeien

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Welcome to the second week of Fall 2007 Quarter!

Dear MSB Online Learner:

Welcome to the second week of the Fall 2007 Quarter!

Perfect Attendance is awarded each quarter to students who:

o Log in three times per week into each of their courses (Monday – Sunday)
To ensure that your activity is being logged, click into multiple areas of your courses each time you log in. For example, check your grades, check class discussion board, and/or check your unit content for the week.
- and -
o Participate in all required discussion boards

Students who achieved perfect attendance for the Fall 2007 Quarter will also receive 20% off their books for the Winter 2008 Quarter. There is no carry over.

Log into your classes as often as possible. Online learners find that frequent participation in the course room enriches the learning experience for everyone. The collaborative learning environment created by sharing perspectives in the course room can be one of the most valuable aspects of your learning experience.

As a friendly reminder, the Education Department would like to reiterate that a main factor in your academic success is attending your classes. Excessive absenteeism places you in serious jeopardy of being withdrawn from school. Our attendance policy at Minnesota School of Business/Globe College, states that the maximum course interruption is two weeks during any one quarter.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Education Department at 1-877-609-8889.

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Welcome to the first week of Fall 2007 Quarter!

Dear Online Learner:

Welcome to the first week of the Fall 2007 Quarter!

Don’t forget to log in to your classes in Blackboard, as soon as possible, to validate your registration. Check this weekly newsletter each week for valuable information. Please take time to review each post so you do not miss any important information needed week to week.

Please review the following points of information:

1. Online System Requirements:
http://students.msbcollege.edu/elearning/system_requirements/

2. Perfect attendance:
To achieve perfect attendance, a student must log in a minimum of three times per week (Monday through Sunday) and participate in each assigned course discussion. Every student who achieves perfect attendance in a given quarter will receive a 20% discount on all textbooks purchased through the school in the quarter following their achievement.

3. Schedule Changes:
The first five business days of each quarter are designated as the “add/drop period” for schedule changes involving individual classes. By the end of the five-day period, each individual’s schedule of classes will be in place for the remainder of the quarter. If, for some reason, you would like a schedule change during the “add/drop period”, please contact the Online Education Department – 1-877-609-8889.

6. Student Homepage:
http://students.msbcollege.edu/
Please bookmark the student homepage. This site will provide you with a variety of resources throughout your time at MSB.

7. MSB Student Email:
http://students.msbcollege.edu/email
Please bookmark the email homepage. You will want to ensure you are checking your email multiple times each week.

8. Tutoring:
Free tutoring is available to all students. Please contact the Education Department if you would like to learn more.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Education Department at 1-877-609-8889.

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