Orientation Agenda

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Orientation Agenda

• 830-900 Meet and Greet
• 900 Announcements Introduction to JMU
• 945 University Services
• 1040 Casey AJ for the GSA
• 1050 Student Panel
• Depart ? Have a Great Semester!
• Lunch for GSA - Gibbons
• 130-230 University Libraries Tour (gather at
  the main desk in Carrier Library Library)
• 300 UREC Tour

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Announcement 1

• Graduate Student Association
• - Casey Musselman
• Interested in SERVING GSA in a significant way?
  Tell Casey and meet for lunch at Gibbons Hall
  following Orientation.

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Announcement 2

• Center for Faculty Innovation
• Keep your eyes open
• http//www.jmu.edu/cfi/events/
• Effective Grading Strategies
• Giving Engaging Lectures Presentations
• Navigating Academic Research Databases
• RefWorks The Fastest Way to Build a Bibliography
• Library Resources for Teaching
• Effective Scholarly Writing
• Writing a Successful Discipline-Specific
  Resume/Vita
• Writing Successful Grants

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Announcement 3

• ANNUAL GRADUATE COMMUNITY DINNER
• Friday 9/20 430 630 Festival Ballroom
• Casual FREE - - Look for an email soon.
• Garden Salad
• Roasted BB Chicken
• Pulled Pork BBQ
• Southern Slaw
• Kickin Pintos
• Really Cheesy Mac and Cheese
• Tabasco Greens
• Fire-roasted Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread
• Dessert Bars
• Iced Water and Lemonade

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People
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Environment
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Programs
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What now?
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Looking to Your Future
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The Nature of Graduate Study

• Different from most previous educational
  experiences.
• Requires more self-direction.
• Challenging and intellectually rewarding.
• Little time to waste if you dont know and you
  cant figure it out, ASK!
• May have to manage a large-scale project (e.g.,
  thesis or dissertation).
• Develop a professional identity (e.g., conference
  presentations, publications, college teaching)
• Multi-tasking is required.
• Career planning and job search.

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A Really Neat Thing

• The people affiliated with your program will
  actually seem more like family. That includes
  fellow students and your professors. This should
  be one of the best learning experiences of your
  life!
• Remember it is important to have fun but do not
  ever forget that someone is always watching you.

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Keys to a Fast Start

• Choose an adviser if one has not yet been
  assigned.
• Define a course/program of study.
• Seek to develop expertise in your field.
• If there is any chance youll teach at the
  university level in the future, be looking to
  develop teaching skills.
• Be quick to LISTEN and slow to speak.
• Be responsible.

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2 Key Policy Reminders

• Continuous enrollment.
• YOU must apply to graduate.
• Note. Two most frequently mentioned areas
  students claim they did not know about.

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Mission

• We are a community committed to preparing
  students to be educated and enlightened citizens
  who lead productive and meaningful lives.

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Values

• Our student-centered community values excellence,
  integrity and mutual respect.

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Honor Code

• All incoming JMU students, including graduate
  students, are required complete an online
  tutorial containing information about the JMU
  Honor Code and Honor Council. Students must then
  take a web-based test on the material at their
  convenience from any location. The test must be
  completed by the end of the student's first
  semester at JMU. The Honor Code Tutorial video,
  test information, and test are available at
• http//www.jmu.edu/honor/test.shtml

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• Our goal at JMU is to prepare leaders
• Be the Change!

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University Services
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CARD SERVICES

• JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY ACCESS CARD
• (JAC)

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USES OF THE JACARD

• Your official JMU ID card
• Pick up packages at the JMU Post Office
• Register your vehicle
• Check out materials at the library
• Admission to university athletic events
• Cash personal checks at the Commonwealth One
  Credit Union
• Access to computer labs
• Receive treatment at the JMU Health Center

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FLEX ACCOUNTS

• Use FLEX on and off campus
• On Campus uses Dining locations, Bookstore,
  Copy Centers, Mr. Chips, Forbes Center, Health
  Center, JMU Post Office, Vending machines,
  Library, Computer labs, University Recreation
  Center, Parking Services, and Concessions Stands.
• Off Campus Uses Use Flex at over 50 locations
  off campus from restaurants, grocery stores, and
  many more. For a current listing of all the
  locations visit our website at www.jmu.edu/cardctr
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• Add funds by phone, fax, online, mail, or come by
  our office located in Warren Hall.

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Meal Plans/Dining Dollars

• Registered students may purchase a meal plan.
• There are several plans to choose from. They
  range from the Block 50 to the 19 per week.
• Punches may be used at most of the dining
  locations on campusexclusions are Chic-Fil-A and
  Einsteins Bagels.
• Dining Dollars is the part of the meal plan that
  may be used for all dining locations and also
  includes vending machines and food at Mr. Chips.
• Purchase a meal plan by phone, fax, online, mail,
  or come by our office located in Warren Hall.

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Dining Dollars Gold

• Dining Dollars Gold may be used in place of a
  meal plan or if you run out of Dining Dollars.
• It is accepted at all on campus dining locations
• Receive a 5 discount on food
• Save 11 on sales tax
• Balances carry over from year to year as long as
  you are a student.
• Add funds by phone, fax, online, mail, or come by
  our office located in Warren.

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Lost or Stolen Card

• Lost or stolen cards should be reported
  immediately either to Card Services, Warren Hall
  [phone], Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5
  p.m. During other hours, report lost cards to
  Campus Police in Anthony Seeger Hall or online at
  www.jmu.edu/cardctr to have the card deactivated
  immediately.

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CARD SERVICES INFORMATION

• Card Services Office
• 170 Bluestone Dr.
• MSC 3532
• Harrisonburg, VA 22807
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Hours of Operation Mon Fri 8 am to 5 pm
• Web address www.jmu.edu/cardctr

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• Health Center
• Academic Health Plans
• Financial Aid
• See separate PPT presentations for this
  information.

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Student EmploymentBlast Off with Student
Employment

• Graduate School Orientation
• Information provided by
• The Student Work Experience Center
• August 2013

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Mission Statement Requirements

• To enhance student learning and meet
  departmental student employment needs by
  providing meaningful work experiences.
• Student Employment provides the following
• Working on campus helps develop a sense of
  community belonging
• Establishes a work record learn fundamental
  skills of employment (punctuality, communication)
• Gain preparation for the world of work
  (interviewing employment process, training,
  supervision)
• Requirements for Student Employment for Graduate
  Students
• Must be degree seeking enrolled at least ½ time
  (5 credits ) during the academic year (fall and
  spring semesters).
• Student employees cannot exceed 20 hours a week.
  The only exception is during university breaks
  and during the summer. Students can work in
  multiple positions as long as they do not exceed
  20 hours per week.

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Comparison of JMUs Student Employment Programs
Federal Work Study (FWS) Institutional Employment (IE) Part-time Off-Campus
Offered through Financial Aid. Eligibility for this need-based program determined by results of FAFSA. Non-need based. Any student can work in these positions. Designed to assist students in securing part-time OFF campus employment.
Wages of FWS funded at 75 by the federal government and 25 by JMU Can be on or off-campus. Off-campus through Community Service Learning or America Reads. On-campus Examples UREC, parking services, admin. academic offices, computer labs, etc. Non-need based. Any student can work in these positions. Examples RMH Wellness Center, Rosetta Stone, Retail, law offices, child care, food service, etc.
Minimum pay is the federal minimum wage of 7.25/hr. The standard FWS award for 2013-2014 is 2030 Pay range 7.25-14.00/hr depending on position. Pay varies depending on off-campus employer.
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Where to Find Part-Time JobsPart-time
Student Employment Job Fair When September
14th 130-4pmWhere Festival Ballroom
Where to Find Part-time Jobs

• On Campus Jobs
• Job Link http//joblink.jmu.edu
• Can filter and search for IE, FWS, GA, wage
  and temporary positions on campus.
• Links to E-Follett (bookstore) and Aramark on our
  website at
• http//www.jmu.edu/stuemploy/find.shtml
• Resources available on the HR Website for local
  area opportunities at www.jmu.edu/humanresources/e
  mp/finding.shtml

• Part-time Off Campus Jobs
• Off Campus jobs are posted on the
• Student Employment Website
• www.jmu.edu/stuemploy/JLD/JobAnnouncments.shtml

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Where to Find Part-Time JobsPart-time
Student Employment Job Fair When September
14th 130-4pmWhere Festival Ballroom
Part-Time Student Employment Job Fair

• Tuesday September 10, 2013
• 130pm-4pm
• Festival Ballroom
• Both ON and OFF CAMPUS EMPLOYERS will be present.

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For More Information Questions

• Visit the Student Employment Website at
• www.jmu.edu/stuemploy
• Visit us at Warren Hall
• 3rd Floor (located behind Financial Aid
  Counter)
• [phone]
• [phone] Fax
• studentjobs_at_jmu.edu
• Staff Shea Tussing, Student Employment Manager
• Amber Weaver, Student Employment
• Specialist
• Get the latest information on Student
  Employment...
• Join our Facebook Group, JMU SWEC   

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JMU Learning CentersWilson Hall and Roop Hall

• Communication Center (develop/deliver speeches)
• English language learner services
• Writing Center
• Science and Math Learning Center
• Peer assisted Study Sessions (peer tutors have
  completed courses with the same professors)

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Counseling Student Development Center Varner
House

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Counseling and Student Development CenterVarner
House 568.6552 www.jmu.edu/counselingctr

• Services include
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Consultation
• Crisis Intervention
• Outreach Programming
• Certificate Programs
• Substance Abuse Services
• Peer Mentor Program
• Psychological Testing
• Graduate Training Opportunities
• Referral

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• Center for Faculty Innovation
• http//www.jmu.edu/cfi/
• Graduate Student Association
• http//www.jmu.edu/grad/gsa/

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Student Panel

• Robin (Urso) Hayter (Occupational Therapy)
• Gray Kidd (History)
• Tonya Mills (ECED MAT)
• Jessica Williams (Exceptional Ed)
• Kamaile Hiatt (CSD)
• Jerusha Gertsner (Assessment Measurement)
• Amanda McGinnis (Speech Pathology)
• Ashley Assagaro (Psychological Sciences)
• A.J. Good (Public Administration)

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Reminders

• Graduate Student Association (GSA)
• Interested in serving - lunch at Gibbons Hall
  following Orientation. JMUGSA_at_gmail.com Like us
  on Facebook!
• Center for Faculty Innovation (All Year!)
• Annual Graduate Community Dinner
• Friday 9/20 430 630 Festival Ballroom
• Casual FREE - - Look for the email soon.