Welcome to Graduate and Seminary New Student Orientation Fall 2010.

Welcome to Graduate and Seminary New Student Orientation

Fall 2010

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010• Dr. Douglas Mann– Director of The Graduate School at Liberty University &

LU Online Associate Dean for the college of Arts and Sciences• Dr. Ron Godwin– Vice Chancellor & Acting Provost• Dr. Ron Hawkins – Vice Provost for The Graduate School and Online

Programs• Nathan Habecker– Financial Aid• Larry Shackleton – Vice President for Administrative

Information Management/Registrar• Robert Jarman– Student Accounts• Larry Provost – Director of Commuter Affairs• Pat Faulkinberry- Liberty One Card Office• 10 MINUTE BREAK• Nicole Coldren– Residential Graduate Admissions/New Enrollment• Nicole Coldren– Graduate International Advisor• Mike Floyd – Director of Residential Graduate Student Affairs• Randy Miller – Library and Research• Dr. Emily Heady- Graduate Writing Center• Clint Melton – Assistant Director of the Career Center

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Director of The Graduate School & LU Online

Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Douglas Mann


Vice Chancellor&

Acting Provost

Dr. Ron Godwin


Vice-Provost for the Graduate School and

Online Programs

Dr. Ron Hawkins

Financial Aid

Nathan Habecker

• FAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.gov• Stafford Loans, Grad PLUS loans• Dropping or withdrawing from

classes: Aid will change• ASIST – check financial aid awards,

messages, documents needed and more



Vice President for Administrative Information

Management/Registrar

Larry Shackleton

Student Service Center

• One Stop Shop– Registrar– Financial Aid– Student Accounts

Hours8:30 – 4:30 every day we have classes

Registrar’s Office Responsibilities

• Scheduling of Classes• Class Registration• Recording of Grades• Academic Standing• Degree Audits• Commencement

Registration

• Class Registration is via the Web• Late October for Spring Registration• Late March for Fall Registration• Add/Drop Week• Last Date to Withdraw from a Class is

the last day of classes

Plagiarism

• High standard• Professor makes decision• F Grade is posted• Appeal process• Class can be repeated but grade can

not be removed• Only one chance

Withdrawal from Liberty

• In writing

• Up until the last day of class

• Grades will be posted with “W” grade

Registrar Web Site

• www.liberty.edu/academics/registrar• Routine Tasks• Registration• Calendars• Catalogs• Commencement


Student Accounts

Robert Jarman

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010Student Account Responsibilities

• Process Payments

• Provide Counsel

• Process Refunds

• Issue Monthly Bills

• Cash Personal Checks

• Commuter Meal Plans

• Assist with Financial Check-In and Book Voucher Advances


Accessing Information on ASIST

Our online services include:

“Student Account”

“Make A Payment”

“Financial Check-In”


Financial Check-In

Complete Financial Check-In online through ASIST.


Financial Check-In

• ALL students must complete Financial Check-In online each semester.

• This includes those receiving financial aid, loans, scholarships or payments that result in a credit balance.

Attendance, schedule, housing, and financial arrangements are confirm through Financial Check In.


Financial Check-In • Upon registration for each semester.• Deadlines for each upcoming semester are posted to

the Splash page and listed on the Student Accounts web site.

• It is the student’s responsibility to resolve all Financial Check-In issues by deadlines.


If the Financial Check-In Deadline is Missed

• Subject to losing Resident Housing assignment and class schedule.

• Student will have to re-register, and may not be able to get courses all courses reinstated.

• $125 late check-in fee


Installment Payments are Automatic Payment plans with installments will automatically

be drafted from the bank account or credit card information entered on the system.

Students are contacted by LU email and telephone regarding all draft issues.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010Installment Adjustments

• Will be needed whenever there is a change on the student account as shown in Financial Check-In.

• It is the student’s responsibility to check the Financial Check-In area of ASIST monthly, at least 5 days prior to scheduled payments.

• Payments will NOT be adjusted automatically. The system will always draft the last confirmed amount. The new draft amount must be confirmed by the student through Financial Check-In.


Refund Process

BEFORE REFUND IS RECEIVED, STUDENT MUST:• Register refund preference with Liberty ONE according to the

instructions provided with the new ID card choosing from the following options:

• Activate the card as a free debit card account and have all credit balances refunded to that account. (FASTEST METHOD)

• Have the money refunded via electronic funds transfer to the student’s checking account.


Refund Process(continued)

We have two refund processes:

• AUTOMATED (preferred) - 3 business days from the day the loan money is credited to the student account.

• MANUAL - Student need to refund request in writing by email, letter, FAX or in person at our cashier counter. 10-14 days (email is preferred): email sent to: [email protected]


Receiving the Refund

WE CAN ASSURE STUDENT THAT THE REFUND WILL BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE FEDERAL STANDARD OF 14 DAYS FROM THE TIME THE CREDIT APPEARS ON THE STUDENT’S ACCOUNT.


The Refund Recipient • PLUS Loan: The parent, unless they have

authorized Student Accounts in writing that the student can have the refund.

• All Other Loans: The student.

• Overpayment: The student submits written request with payee name and address.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010Bills

• The bill will be sent on or about the 26th of each month via email.

• Finance charges of 12% APR will be charged to any unpaid balances starting in October.


Book Voucher

Available only if the student has a Credit on the student’s account (as viewed in Financial Check-In) and choose not to wait for a refund.

Otherwise, books can be purchased directly from the bookstore or other sources.


Processing the Book Voucher

• Log onto ASIST • Choose Financial Check-In• Choose year and term (i.e. – Fall ‘10)• Go to Book Voucher link• CAUTION: The amount entered cannot be

changed, increased, or removed.

Fee Appeals Process

• Give students the opportunity to address fees that have been assessed to their account that they wish to dispute.

• Financial Check-In must be completed for the current term.

• All supportive documentation must be included with the appeal as attachments.

• Must have been a university error.

Fee Appeals Process

www.liberty.edu/studentaccounts

Fee Appeals Process

• Fees that can be Appealed:– $125.00 Late Check-In Fee– $35.00 Returned Payment Fee– $79.00 Transportation Fee– $265.00 Activity Fee

• An appeal must be submitted within 30 days of billing/notification.


Key Contacts

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 434-592-5100 or Toll Free at 888-632-5551

Fax: 434-582-2620

Commuter Affairs

Larry Provost, Director

North Campus

Tilley Student Center 2nd Floor

www.liberty.edu/[email protected]

434.592.3067

Commuter Web Site www.liberty.edu/commuter• Spiritual Support

• Moving Off-Campus

• Find a Place to Live

• Commuter Resources

• Campus Connections

• Lynchburg Community

• Contact Info

• FAQ

Finding a Place to Live

LU Apartment Finder

www.liberty.edu/apartmentfinder

Please be aware that the City of Lynchburg allows only three (3) unrelated people

to occupy a dwelling.

Fall Apartment Fair

Monday, November 1, 2010

11am-3pm

DeMoss Hall

• 15+ Exhibitors

• Free food and giveaways!

Resources for Commuters

Research Crime Statistics in Your Area

Cindy KozerowCrime Prevention SpecialistLynchburg Police Department

(434) 455-6145

Renter’s Insurance

What if…• Someone breaks in and steals my stuff?• Fire or water damages my apartment and my stuff?• My dog bites my neighbor?• A friend sprains his ankle while visiting on my property?

Consider protecting your stuff with Renter’s Insurance for the small price of

a pizza a month.

ALLSTATE, STATE FARM, NSSI.COM & OTHERS

Online Student Centerwww.liberty.edu/onlinestudentcenter

•Buy & Sell Books, Furniture, Cars, etc..

Commuter Meal Planshttp://libertydining.com

UPASS

Ride the GLTC bus for FREE anywhere in Lynchburg, with your Flames Pass!

NEW! COMMUTER BUS ROUTES • www.liberty.edu/transit

Direct Service to:CornerstoneWalden PondOld MillForestbrookCounty Green

Park and Ride (and $ave!)Park your car at one of the following locations and step

off the bus on campus.Available from: The Plaza (Memorial Avenue) (Bus 4F) Macy’s (River Ridge Mall) (Bus 4F) LU Residential Annex (Odd Fellows Rd) (Bus L3)

DOOR-TO-DOOR CONVENIENCE NO COST(Must register)

Learn more: www.liberty.edu/transit

Join a Carpool

• Best parking on campus!

• Lower vehicle registration fee

• Save up to $800 per year

• Carpool hangtags used on any vehicles registered

www.liberty.edu/transit

Commuter Meet-n-Greet

Where: Legacy at Linden Park

When: Monday, October 25, 2010

6:00pm-7:00pm

FREE FOOD & DRINKS

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

COMMUTER MENTORING PROGRAM

For students looking to go deeper with God while meeting with a mature Christian on a weekly basis.

Participating churches include: Thomas Road Baptist Church Timberlake Baptist Church Hyland Heights Baptist Church Blue Ridge Community Church

To get involved, e-mail [email protected]

Liberty OneCard Office

Director

Pat [email protected]


• Located just inside the Campus North student entrance.

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• 434-582-7771


– The official campus ID card, must present valid government issued photo ID to pick up the card.

– Flames Cash, meal plans, student activities, LaHaye Student Center, athletic events, LU Transit, LU Post Office, ILRC

– The replacement cost is $25.00

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010Flames Cash is a declining balance account. Any funds deposited into this account can be spent with any participating merchant both on and off campus. For a complete listing of participating merchants visit www.liberty.edu/cardservices.

COMING SPRING 2011Students will use Flames Cash to print on campusAll resident student book vouchers will be deposited into Flames Cash

SNACK VENDING


Liberty Higher One Card

-Higher One is the banking partner used by the university to disburse refunds-Every Liberty University student is issued a Higher One card-The card is the tool needed to select a refund preference-There are two refund options available:

1. EASY REFUND (Open the OneAccount): an FDIC insured checking account . The Higher One card serves as the DEBIT card to use anywhere DEBIT MasterCard is accepted. Four ATM’s on campus. 2. ACH TRANSFER (Transfer to another bank): Refunds will be electronically deposited into your existing bank account.


10 Minute Break

Residential Graduate Admissions/New

Enrollment

Nicole Coldren

2668 Campus North (Resident Enrollment Area)[email protected]

Welcome to Liberty University!

Registration and Administrative Process – Graduate Resident Students

• Admissions through first-time registration•Registration and all other administrative issues after your first enrollment is complete

– Student Service Center (FA, Registrar, Student Accounts)

•Utilize your faculty advisor for course planning throughout your program

International Office

Graduate International Advisor

Nicole [email protected]

International Student Orientation

• Saturday, August 21st

• 1:00 - 5:00 PM

• DeMoss Hall – Room 1090

• This is Required!


Director of Residential Graduate Student Affairs

Mike [email protected]

434-592-4080

Campus North 1580


• Where do I go for Important Student Information?– www.liberty.edu/gradstudentaffairs – This page you will find information to help

you get accustomed to life as a student.– The page includes a section on complaint

procedures and a section on the Code of Honor


Library and Research

Randy Miller

Services the ILRC offers

• Homepage: www.liberty.edu/library• Quarter-of-a-million books cataloged in

LUCAS• Electronic books via NetLibrary and other

e-book providers• Over 200 subscription databases• Over 33,000 electronic journals• Extended reference consultations

Services the ILRC offers• APA, MLA, Turabian sample pages• Worldcat provides citations for books, Ebsco

databases for periodicalsAPA Towns, E. L., & McIntosh, G. (2004). Evaluating

the church growth movement: 5 views. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Turabian Towns, Elmer L., and Gary McIntosh. Evaluating

the Church Growth Movement: 5 Views. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.

Services the ILRC offers

• Use EZ Proxy for off-campus access to subscription resources

• Use journal finder to find specific journals when you have a citation

• Use interlibrary loan to obtain materials from other libraries – first time users must create an ILLiad account

• As a graduate student, you may check out up to 35 books for 30 days

• You will publish your thesis in our new Digital Commons

Graduate Writing Center

Dr. Emily Heady

Services Offered

• One-on-one tutoring• Documentation help• Grammar help• Research help• In-class presentations• E-mail quick answers

What We Do

• Diagnose and treat your primary writing problems• Provide in-depth, interactive conversations with

tutors trained in writing pedagogy and other graduate disciplines

• Seek to teach writing skills (rather than writing for you)

• Support and augment the efforts of your professors

What We Do NOT Do

• Proofread• Contradict LU faculty• Rewrite your work• Encourage passive learning• Focus only on grades

Nuts and Bolts

To schedule a consultation, choose one of the following options:

• Come by Campus North 1877 • Call 592-4727• E-mail [email protected]• Visit www.liberty.edu/graduatewritingcenter


Career Center

Assistant DirectorClint Melton

Calendar of Workshops

Resume Workshop: 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks of every month-Tuesday at 4:00pm2nd & 4th weeks of every month- Wednesdays at 11:30am Professional Etiquette WorkshopMonday, November 1st at 4:00pm Financial WorkshopThursday, October 7th at 4:00pm Huff Stewart and Carlton-Justin Victor

Job Searching/Networking WorkshopThursday, September 23rd at 4:00pmMonday, November 15th at 4:00pm Speed Interviewing WorkshopThursday, September 9th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at North CampusTuesday, November 9th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at North Campus Advanced Resume Workshop:* This workshop is only for those who have gone to a regular resume workshop or has had a meeting one-on-one with a critique.Thursday October 14th at 4:00pm

Calendar of Workshops

Career Center Services

• Career Direct / Career Assessment

• Job Search and Research

• Resume Assistance

• Internships and Experience

• Interviewing / Mock Interviews

• Networking

• Branding


Department Sessions – Campus NorthDepartmental Breakout Session Schedule – 10:45 AM-12:45 PM

History CN 1881

Seminary CN 1500

CommunicationCN 1886

Counseling CN 1491

English CN 1960

Seminary Graduate Programs**Includes MA in Religious Studies, MA in Global Apologetics and Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics

CN 1500 and then later in 1945

Sport Management CN 1953

Welcome to Graduate and Seminary New Student Orientation Fall 2010.

Documents

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ron hawkins slide

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book voucher advances