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UA CLICKS The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019
Transcript of UA CLICKS - University of Arizona Clicks...FREE TECH SUPPORT •24/7 IT Support Center (UITS)...
UA CLICKS
The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019
WELCOME CLASS OF 2023
Dr. Amy Kimme-Hea
Associate Dean,
Academic Affairs & Student Success
Dr. Rachael Ronald
Senior Director, Academic Advising & Student Engagement
Dr. Faten Ghosn
School of Government & Public Policy
Dr. Stefano Bloch
School of Urban & Regional Development
SBS 197
• Connecting with Advisors
• Getting Involved
• Exploring Majors
• Exploring Your Major
• Engaging with Campus Resources
• Finding Your Place
• Designing Your Life
STUDENT SUCCESS
COMMUNICATION
• University Email (CatMail)
• Receive Wildcat Connections every Monday
• CALS Monday Message, Physio Friday, etc.
• Check junk mail
– Add instructors, advisors, college, etc. to address book
EMAIL ETIQUETTE
• Use when communicating with instructors
• Include full name and SID
• Be formal and courteous
• Respectful emails will get you one step closer to what you need!
UACCESS
• Your connection to managing courses, seeing grades, making payments, viewing academic records, and much more
UACCESS
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
• Supports you as a student
• Keeps our community safe
BEING YOUR BEST ADVOCATE
• Where to go for help
– Your academic advisor
– Support. Opportunity. Success. [email protected]
– Student Assistance, Dean of Students
• Nugent 100
• Don’t wait – ask for help when you need it!
STUDENT RESOURCES
• Thrive Center
• Campus Health
• Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS)
• Dean of Students Office
• University Information Technology Services (UITS): studenttech.arizona.edu
• Disability Resource Center (DRC)
• Cultural & Resource Centers
• UAPD
Introducing
First Year Advising Experts helping new students find their Wildcat Way
• Ambassadors to the academic advising community• Experts who help students access academic and
campus services
One interest can lead to many majors – and Wayfinders help you explore the many routes to
reach your goals.
Contact us at:[email protected]
Instagram: @UAadvising
Important Events
First Five Weeks KickoffFollow @UAadvising on Instagram for updates!
Meet Your Major FairSeptember 25 11am – 2pm
Student Union Ballroom
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
• Classroom etiquette
• Civil discourse & respect for differing views
• Every class and professor is unique
– Expectations will differ class-by-class in:
• Syllabus
• Grading
• Communication
• Office hours
• Classroom behavior guidelines
• Course management systems (D2L and Blackboard)
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
• Principle that stands for honesty in all class work, and ethical conduct in all labs and clinical assignments
• All UA students are expected to follow this code in every aspect of their classes
• Examples:
– Plagiarism, cheating, pay for service websites
• Violations:
– Short and long term consequences
CLASS ENVIRONMENTS
• Class Environments
– In-person
– Online (iCourse), Virtual, and Hybrid
– 7 week/accelerated
• Will not appear on your class schedule until it begins
• Classroom expectations will vary based on environment
Weekly Schedule
CLASS SYLLABUS
• What is a Syllabus?
– “…a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and students. ” ("University of Arizona," 2005)
Key information to look for:
• The instructor’s name, contact information, and office hours
CLASS SYLLABUS
• Number of required examinations & papers
• Grade policies
Key information to look for:
• Absence policies
• University policies
Key information to look for:
ADDITIONAL SYLLABI CONTENTS
• Dean’s Excuse Policies
• Final Exams
• Disability Resource Center (DRC) Statement of Accommodations
• Documentation for Medical Excuses
• Individual instructors’ syllabi will outline their specific expectations!
TECHNOLOGY IN THE DIGITAL CLASSROOM
• Desire2Learn (D2L)
– Course management system
– Access content 24/7 from any computer
TECHNOLOGY IN THE DIGITAL CLASSROOM
• Additional Classroom Technology
– Some courses may require additional technology. Check with your instructor as to what you’ll need for your course.
– Examples:• Math 100 or Math 100AX
• Most incoming freshman will need to purchase a TurningTech ‘Clicker’ for attendance in class.
• Other additional examples: ALEKS, headset with microphone, VisTablet, PenPad, etc.
• All items can be purchased through the BookStore and will appear on your required booklist.
Clickers are…
•Hand held devices that allow instructors to poll students during a class session.
•Allows an instructor to assess student understanding in the classroom.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE DIGITAL CLASSROOM
CLICKERS
QT2 QTNXT
ResponseWare/Turning Point
Registering your Clicker
clickers.arizona.edu
FREE TECH SUPPORT• 24/7 IT Support Center (UITS)
– Phone: (520) 626-TECH (8324)
– Walk-in lobby: MLK Bldg room 203
• Moving Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
• Check 247.arizona.edu for current lobby location
• OSCR Labs
– Multiple locations around campus – oscr.arizona.edu
• Free Software
– softwarelicense.arizona.edu & UABookStores
• Microsoft Office 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• antivirus/anti-malware and more
ADOBE CREATIVE CAMPUS
• Partnership with Adobe
• Free Creative Cloud Access
– Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and more
• Workshops and training also available
adobe.arizona.edu
ONLINE SECURITY
• Forgot Your NetID Password? netid.arizona.edu
• NetID+ - UA’s two-step authentication– netid-plus.arizona.edu
– Enroll multiple devices
– Click “remember this device for 30 days”
• On-Campus Safety - Use UAWiFi– Secure network – log in once with NetID and password
• securewifi.arizona.edu if you have issues connecting
– Unsecure – UAGuest – requires login every 5 days
• Phishing - #1 way scammers hack accounts, computers, steal identities– Be informed : security.arizona.edu/phishing
– Report scam email to [email protected]
For all your IT and Information Security resources:
studenttech.arizona.edu
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
• Faculty & Staff– Instructors
– Teaching Assistants (TAs)
– Preceptors
– Mentors
– Academic Advisors
• THINK TANK – The Writing Center
• Office Hours
• University Libraries
• Career Education
BASH AT THE REC
August 25, 2019
Sitton Field by Campus Rec
7:00pm – 9:00pm
All new students are invited to Bash at the Rec! Learn what it means to “Bear Down” from UA
experts including Wilbur and Wilma and enjoy free food,
giveaways, activities, and more!
