GREETINGS FROM PENN STATE Penn State has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1892, when it fou

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GREETINGS FROM PENN STATEPenn State has been a
pioneer in distance learning since 1892, when it
founded one of the nations first correspondence
study programs.The World Campus reaffirms Penn
States commitment to providing educational
access to learners everywhere. http//www.worldca
mpus.psu.edu
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Returning to the academic learning environment is
often an exciting and well-planned decision for
most adult learners. Often previous studies
were put on hold for family, work and personal
commitments.
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• stress of job and
• family obligations
• staying motivated
• lack of confidence
• afraid they will fail
• to achieve goals

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• WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO KEEP THESE STUDENTS
  MOTIVATED?

Resources!
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Resources assist with

• transition from traditional classroom setting
• the basics of getting started
• establishing a routine
• communication and participation
• retention and student satisfaction
• achieving goals

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Transition from Traditional Classroom Setting
Online Course Info, Syllabus and Sample
Lessons Course Delivery Styles MBS Direct
Virtual Bookstore Virtual Library Services
What to Look for in an Online University
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Basics of Getting Started World Campus 101
iStudy Modules University Learning Center
Online Study Skills Free Web-based Training
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Establishing a Routine eLion World Campus
Student Newsletter
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Communication and Participation
eStudentUnion Quick Reference Guide
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Retention and Student Satisfaction
Advising and Enrollment Support Tech
Support
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Achieving Goals
Online Career Workshops Scholarships
Opportunities Student Fund Trustee
Scholarship
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Online Course Syllabus Sample Lesson

• can view prior to enrolling
• provides expectations about workload and course
  duration

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Course Delivery Styles

• Independent Learning
• Independent Learning w/ Web Options
• Online Group
• Online Individual

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• MBS Direct
• Virtual Bookstore
• Flexible Ordering
• Shipping Options
• Ship Orders within
• 24 hours
• Buy-back Options

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Online Library Services

• Resources and service for Penn State distance
  learners
• Online chat with a librarian
• Assistance with online research

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What to Look for in an Online University

• Accreditation
• History
• Student Support
• Faculty Interaction
• Course Design

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World Campus 101

• Whats it like to be a Penn State World Campus
  student?
• Using online course materials
• Interacting with your instructor and fellow
  students
• Using academic resources in your courses
• Getting help when you need it

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iStudy

• Focus on first-year students and
• important skills
• time management
• written reports
• writing and the college experience
• http//www.iStudy.psu.edu

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University Learning Center Online Study Skills
Reading Comprehension Note Taking Time
Management Test Taking Test Preparation
Test Anxiety
http//www.ulc.psu.edu/
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Web-based Training

• Free to students with an active Penn State
  Access Account
• Instructors can use training modules to prepare
  students for required technology skills in a
  course.

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eLion

• Provides
• academic information
• (i.e., transcripts and grades)
• faculty information
• (i.e., student progress,
• adviser information
• (i.e., degree audits, emails)

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Ask the World Campus Featured Stories Tech
Updates Tips for Success Updates and
Deadlines Important Contact Information
Student Newsletter
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customized World Campus information portal
with important Web links centralized Web site
for student union activities(i.e., alumni,
career services, library Web links)
eStudentUnion
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Quick Reference Guide

• attaches to outside of
• computer
• quick reference for
• Web links
• course styles
• tech support
• FAQs

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Advising and Registration Staff

• Personal Assistance
• Extended hours
• Sunday 300 p.m. -1130 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday 800 a.m. - 1130 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Knowledgeable cross-trained
• staff

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Tech Support

• Personal Assistance
• Extended Hours
• Saturday- Sunday 1000 a.m.- 700 p.m.
• Monday- Friday 800 a.m. - 12 midnight
• Different Contact Methods
• e-mail, phone, fax, online
• FAQs and Tutorials

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Online Career Workshops

• create or update résumé
• receive feedback from staff/other students
• define goals

Professional Résumé Writing Workshop
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Scholarship Opportunities

• Funded annually by World Campus staff and
  students
• Many adult learners need help to get started

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Future Resources
Online Tutoring Peer Mentoring Online Chat with
Tech Support, Registration and Advising
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Thank you!

• Presenters
• Carmen Herschell
• ioh2_at_psu.edu
• Wendy Pouse
• wmp11_at_psu.edu
• Amy Stever
• als39_at_psu.edu
• Penn State World Campus
• Phone [phone]
• 207 Mitchell Building
• University Park, PA 16802

http//www.worldcampus.psu.edu