I know you’ve been working hard the last four weeks and that this time of the quarter can be stressful. On top of everything else in your life, you’re studying for midterm exams and working on mid-quarter projects.
As the Dean of Faculty, I really want to encourage you to stay in contact with your instructors. They are there to help and want to see you succeed!
Mid-quarter is also a time for you to provide feedback on the courses you’re taking. Please take a minute this week to complete the Mid-Quarter Evaluation in each of your courses. These evaluations are your voice and we greatly value what you have to say! Your feedback is totally anonymous, so please use this opportunity to let us know how things are going. By sharing your thoughts, we are better able to serve you, the student.
Keep up the good work and have a great week!
Kelly Schmidt
Dean of Faculty
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mid-Quarter Evaluations
MSB Policy of the Week
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business recognizes the dynamics between personal and professional development.
We therefore invest in our students by providing knowledge and skills to support their immediate employment goals and credentials and provide a foundation for career opportunities. Furthermore, we acknowledge human resources as a central driver of business and prosperous communities. Education increases citizens’ quality of life and their ability to contribute to these communities.
We subscribe to the principles of affirmative action and do not discriminate in admissions or employment based on race, creed, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities. In addition, the institution respects the dignity of each individual as an essential condition to the learning environment.
All Globe University/Minnesota School of Business policies can be found in the course catalog. The catalog can be accessed electronically by clicking here.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Finding Articles
When you have a citation, you have all the information you need to find the full article!
This short, informational video can show you how! This will come in handy when your instructor gives you a citation for an article to read for class or if you find a citation for an article while searching Google.
If you don’t have a citation to work from, you can still find articles on your topic. Here are some good interdisciplinary library databases to start with:
If you’re looking for something more specific, take a look at one of the library’s research help guides or ask me. I’m happy to answer any of your research questions!
Elaine Settergren
Online Librarian
Succeed in class with student tutoring!
Student tutoring is available as a free service for any course.
We highly recommend it to students who want to take control of their learning environment and master classroom concepts right from the beginning.
A tutor request form can be found at the student website. Please email your completed form to the Online Associate Dean of Students, John Birkland, and he will begin searching for your tutor.
The tutor with whom he will match you will have a proven track record of success. Tutors are only matched with students for classes in which they have previously earned either an A or a B. They are available to assist you up to one hour per week via either telephone or e-mail. They will be able to help answer your general questions, and will also assist you to gain insight into concepts presented in class.
New Student Website
The student website has a new look!
Take a moment to check out our new student website! You can take advantage of a variety of resources available to you on the new site:
Feel free to contact the Education Department at 1-877-609-8889 with any questions or concerns.
MSB Policy of the Week
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, general education values are integrated into all degree programs.
The purpose is to engage and expose students to the breadth and depth of the liberal arts disciplines that are designated as common knowledge for the educated person. This includes skills and knowledge in intellectual concepts and attitudes for lifelong learning, and the ability to function as a well-informed global citizen.
To attain the A.A.S. degree, students are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits from the following list of liberal arts disciplines. A minimum of three (3) credits must be earned in each of the following four disciplines: communications, humanities, natural science and social science.
To attain the B.S. degree, students are required to earn a minimum of 55 credits from the following list of liberal arts disciplines. A minimum of six (6) credits must be earned in each of the following four categories: communications, humanities, natural science and social science. The following are goals for each of the four liberal arts disciplines:
Communications
To develop students to be effective communicators who apply the principles of communication in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Humanities
To expand students’ knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought.
Natural Science
To improve students’ understanding of natural science principles of the methods of scientific inquiry. As a basis for lifelong learning, students need to know the vocabulary of science and realize the importance of ongoing scientific inquiry. To increase students’ knowledge and application in mathematical and logical modes of thinking.
Social Science
To engage students in major ideas and historical events that shape society, including knowledge of the function of social, cultural and political systems and the variability of human behavior.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Now Accepting Tutor Applications!
The Minnesota School of Business Online is currently accepting online student tutor applications.
Tutoring provides students with an opportunity to enhance their mastery of course materials, augment their teaching skills, and earn some extra money – all at the same time! It’s also a great résumé builder. Tutors typically commit one hour per week to assisting a peer in achieving their academic goals and are paid $8.50/hour for their time.
If you are interested please visit the student website, download and complete the tutoring application, and then return it to John Birkland. Your application will be reviewed and placed on file here in the Online Education department. You will be contacted once we receive a tutoring request for help that fits your particular skill set. Please note that in order to tutor a student in a particular course you must have previously taken it and earned a final grade of B or better.
John Birkland
Online Associate Dean of Students
Blackboard Login
Did you know that there are two ways to access the Blackboard Login Screen?
1. http://msbcollege.blackboard.com/
This site bypasses the student website and is available even if the student website is unavailable.
2. http://students.msbcollege.edu/elearning/blackboard_login/
This link utilizes the student website to access Blackboard.
Over the weekend a server issue caused the student web site to be down for an extended period of time on Sunday. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this issue. Please contact your instructor directly if this issue affected you. Also consider saving both of the above links to Blackboard in your favorites for future reference.
Books 24x7
Books 24x7 now has over 20,000 e-books!
Books 24x7 offers business and information technology e-books. Additional e-books can be found in the GU/MSB library catalog. There are over 7,000 e-books available in the library catalog!
Attention Fall Quarter Graduates!
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You should have received the graduation application at your student email already. Please complete the application for graduation and fax it back to 612-436-7501 by 3pm on Friday November 21st.
When filling out the form please select the MSB – Richfield Campus and Fall Quarter 2008. Online graduates are welcome to participate in the commencement ceremony, which is held in conjunction with the Richfield Campus. Please be sure to indicate your request to participate in commencement (and campus location) when you submit the Graduation Application. Online staff and faculty will be attending the Richfield ceremony.
Please contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating your achievement!!
Dana Wallace
Online Registrar
Monday, October 6, 2008
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Update
This policy monitors students on a quarterly basis to ensure the student is progressing toward graduation both through successful course completion as well as grade point average. To graduate from a program, a student is required to earn minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum successful course completion rate of 67% within a maximum time frame of 150% credits attempted. The new policy will more closely align these standards to student progression throughout their program.
The new policy can be found at our Student Website for your review. As Satisfactory Academic Progress policies are complicated, we encourage you to speak to someone in the academic department to receive further clarification if needed. We are committed to your success and wish you well as your progress through your academic program towards your new career!
Textbook Return Information
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Are you planning to return a textbook? Please remember that all Virtual Bookstore returns must be postmarked by October 10th, 2008 for a full refund.
Any returns sent after October 10th will be processed as a buyback and you will receive the current buyback value of the book.
If you purchased textbooks and then modified your schedule you are encouraged to return your books as soon as possible. Required texts change frequently and there is no guarantee that the book you bought this quarter will be used in the future.
Please send Virtual Bookstore returns to:
MBS Direct Returns
(Insert your order number here)
2711 West Ash St
Columbia, MO 65203
For more information on how to return your books to the Virtual Bookstore, please visit the Virtual Bookstore website.
MSB Policy of the Week
Perfect attendance for online courses is measured by a minimum of three days of online attendance per week (Monday through Sunday).
Every student who achieves perfect attendance in a given quarter will receive a 20 percent discount on all textbooks for the following quarter. To receive the perfect attendance discount, textbooks must be purchased through the Virtual Bookstore using a voucher ID.
Globe Education Network Calendar
