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Peter Nordgren
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
August 29th, 2008
Happy New Year!
The beginning of the fall semester always feels like the turning of the year to instructors, Distance Learning Center staff, and perhaps to students. It’s a time when there’s a lot of anticipation of the new activities to come. I hope you’re now enrolled in the courses you need to move forward toward your degree, and that you’re looking forward to beginning your academic work.
Remember to connect with your instructor during the first week of classes, through Learn@UW-Superior or e-mail, to confirm your participation in the class. It’s important to make that connection.
I’m happy to announce that our enrollments have once again increased over our numbers of a year ago. Thank you for letting others know about our program.
Credit Card Payment Returns
Possibly the best news of the new term is that the university will once again be able to accept tuition and fee payments using a credit card. Watch the Bursar’s Office website at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.uwsuper.edu/bursar or your E-Hive for details.
Notes for New Students
Some things you’ll want to do as your start your academic career:
· Make sure you’ve filed the Overpayment Authorization Form for processing of your financial aid. The form is available at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.uwsuper.edu/bursar/pdf/Overpayment%2520Authorization%2520Form2.pdf
· Visit your online courses as soon as possible at https://mail.uwsuper.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://uwsuper.courses.wisconsin.edu. Click on the + sign to expand your course list.
· Stop by the Cyber Café Rest Area to meet Melissa Crow, our peer mentor, and say hello to your fellow students
…and for Continuing Students
For those of you planning to graduate this term:
· Individually Designed Majors need to be approved…make sure yours is complete…contact your advisor ASAP if it’s still in process.
· Make sure your Application for Graduation is filed by October 15th – it’s now done through the E-Hive – and your $35 graduation fee paid.
E-Hive Help
If you have any problems with E-Hive, remember, you have a help link in the E-Hive log-in page, called “Student E-Hive Help” (look in the box titled “Technology Help” for the link). This great resource can answer pretty much any question you have about E-Hive.
Relax a Bit
As we start the holiday that traditionally ends the summer, I hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Deb and I spent last weekend canoeing and camping with friends on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage near Mercer. Here’s a photo to remind you what a great place Northern Wisconsin is to live and enjoy.
Important DatesTuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Monday, September 15th - last day to drop classes for a full refund and without $18 fee
Monday, September 29th - last day to drop classes for a partial refund
Wednesday, October 15th - December degree applications due
Peter Nordgren
Monday, September 15th - last day to drop classes for a full refund and without $18 fee
Monday, September 29th - last day to drop classes for a partial refund
Wednesday, October 15th - December degree applications due
Peter Nordgren
Associate Dean for Distance Learning
and Continuing Education
Thursday, August 7, 2008
August 8th, 2008
Welcome to New Advisors
Please welcome Jim Shelquist and Johanna Garrison to the Distance Learning Center staff. Jim will serve as Outreach Specialist and will oversee many of our student services as well as our regional information sessions and participation in adult learner events. Jim has been teaching in our Communicating Arts major for several years, and previously taught in the English department on campus. Johanna comes to us from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she has been a faculty member in the Social Work department. She will serve as Instructional Program Manager, overseeing our course and program development, course revision, and instructional quality assurance processes. Both Jim and Johanna will be advisors and will advise students previously advised by Sharon Lavine and Barbara Doherty, as well as those students advised by Ron Harshman and Cathy Pulkinen not yet been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Watch your e-mail for a message from your new advisor soon.
Register for Fall Now!
If you've waited until now to register for the fall term, wait no longer! Enroll through the E-Hive if you have completed advising, or contact us at 877-528-6597 or dlc@uwsuper.edu to schedule an advisor appointment.
Recommend to a Friend
Recent articles in national publications have described a growing public interest in online and other forms of distance learning as the cost of travel rises. Perhaps you know someone who is thinking of completing a degree or going back to school for some professional improvement. Help them to learn about the UW-Superior Distance Learning Center by giving them our web address - www.uwsuper.edu/distancelearning - our e-mail - dlc@uwsuper.edu - and our toll-free number, 877-528-6597. We're also happy to send you a supply of our brochures to distribute - just call or e-mail.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Monday, September 15th - last day to drop classes for a full refund and without $18 fee
Monday, September 29th - last day to drop classes for a partial refund
Wednesday, October 15th - December degree applications due
Friday, July 18, 2008
July 18, 2008
Advisor Transition Update
Here at the Distance Learning Center, we're about to complete our search process for two new program advisors. We ask our applicants to make presentations related to the position they're seeking. Our most recent presentations, by candidates for the position overseeing our instructional programs as well as advising, were recorded and may be viewed as streaming video. Follow these links to see presentations on "Key elements in designing and delivering a quality distance learning program."
Dr. Johanna Garrison - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Garrison.wmv
Ms. Karen Plass - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Plass.wmv
Dr. Mary Menzel - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Menzel.wmv
Mr. Erik Birkeland - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Birkeland.wmv
Thanks to Juliet Means for suggesting this method to provide you a chance to see the candidates, and to Tom Tu and Savannah Smith of our staff for making the videos.
With this staffing transition also comes a change in advising practice. Students pursuing the Elementary Education Degree will be advised by faculty in our Teacher Education department once they have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Ron Harshman's and Cathy Pulkinen's advisees in this category have recently been assigned Teacher Education advisors. I'm also pleased to announce that Cathy will be joining the faculty of Teacher Education this fall and may soon be teaching in the online program.
We'll keep you informed by e-mail, including this newsletter, as changes occur and new staff join our program.
Website Improvements Underway
A substantially revamped version of the Distance Learning Center website will soon be unveiled. You should find the updated site easier to navigate and locate information and forms you need. To help us finish our edits and improvements, please reply to this e-mail to let me know: what changes to the website would make it more helpful for you? I'll appreciate your feedback.
Recommend to a Friend
Recent articles in national publications have described a growing public interest in online and other forms of distance learning as the cost of travel rises. Perhaps you know someone who is thinking of completing a degree or going back to school for some professional improvement. Help them to learn about the UW-Superior Distance Learning Center by giving them our web address - www.uwsuper.edu/distancelearning - our e-mail - dlc@uwsuper.edu - and our toll-free number, 877-528-6597. We're also happy to send you a supply of our brochures to distribute - just call or e-mail.
Drop By the Cyber Cafe
Those of you enrolled in summer courses are also enrolled in the Cyber Cafe Rest Area. Be sure to drop by to meet other students and ask questions of our student peer mentor, Melissa Crow. Melissa is an experienced learner in our program and always happy to share her experience or find answers for you.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Here at the Distance Learning Center, we're about to complete our search process for two new program advisors. We ask our applicants to make presentations related to the position they're seeking. Our most recent presentations, by candidates for the position overseeing our instructional programs as well as advising, were recorded and may be viewed as streaming video. Follow these links to see presentations on "Key elements in designing and delivering a quality distance learning program."
Dr. Johanna Garrison - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Garrison.wmv
Ms. Karen Plass - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Plass.wmv
Dr. Mary Menzel - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Menzel.wmv
Mr. Erik Birkeland - http://apps.uwsuper.edu:8080/asxgen/DLC/Birkeland.wmv
Thanks to Juliet Means for suggesting this method to provide you a chance to see the candidates, and to Tom Tu and Savannah Smith of our staff for making the videos.
With this staffing transition also comes a change in advising practice. Students pursuing the Elementary Education Degree will be advised by faculty in our Teacher Education department once they have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Ron Harshman's and Cathy Pulkinen's advisees in this category have recently been assigned Teacher Education advisors. I'm also pleased to announce that Cathy will be joining the faculty of Teacher Education this fall and may soon be teaching in the online program.
We'll keep you informed by e-mail, including this newsletter, as changes occur and new staff join our program.
Website Improvements Underway
A substantially revamped version of the Distance Learning Center website will soon be unveiled. You should find the updated site easier to navigate and locate information and forms you need. To help us finish our edits and improvements, please reply to this e-mail to let me know: what changes to the website would make it more helpful for you? I'll appreciate your feedback.
Recommend to a Friend
Recent articles in national publications have described a growing public interest in online and other forms of distance learning as the cost of travel rises. Perhaps you know someone who is thinking of completing a degree or going back to school for some professional improvement. Help them to learn about the UW-Superior Distance Learning Center by giving them our web address - www.uwsuper.edu/distancelearning - our e-mail - dlc@uwsuper.edu - and our toll-free number, 877-528-6597. We're also happy to send you a supply of our brochures to distribute - just call or e-mail.
Drop By the Cyber Cafe
Those of you enrolled in summer courses are also enrolled in the Cyber Cafe Rest Area. Be sure to drop by to meet other students and ask questions of our student peer mentor, Melissa Crow. Melissa is an experienced learner in our program and always happy to share her experience or find answers for you.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Friday, June 20, 2008
June 20th, 2008
Scholarships
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:
Kristina Fairweather, Greenville, WI - Gus Frye Scholarship
Betsy Faerber, Duluth, MN and Krisandra Mills, Couderay, WI - Toby and Sharon Marcovich Scholarship
Abbey Nelson, Sturgeon Lake, MN, Susanne McKenzie, Hayward, WI, and Lindsey Hansen, Duluth, MN - UW-Superior Foundation Scholarship
Thanks to all who submitted an application.
Remember to Request your Tests
A reminder that, in addition to filing an exam proctor form, you must separately request the exam you're scheduled to take. You can do this easily by e-mailing DLC@uwsuper.edu with the course name and exam title or number. You can also make your request by calling 877-528-6597.
Advisor Transition
I've mentioned previously that several of our advisors are retiring this summer. Barbara Doherty retires June 30th and we expect to announce her replacement soon. In the meantime, her advisees should contact her next week to finish up any unfinished fall advising or to just wish her well in her next career. Ron Harshman and Sharon Lavine will conclude their advising at the end of August and we expect to have their advisees reassigned by mid-August. Advisees will be notified by e-mail of your new advisor's name and contact information.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:
Kristina Fairweather, Greenville, WI - Gus Frye Scholarship
Betsy Faerber, Duluth, MN and Krisandra Mills, Couderay, WI - Toby and Sharon Marcovich Scholarship
Abbey Nelson, Sturgeon Lake, MN, Susanne McKenzie, Hayward, WI, and Lindsey Hansen, Duluth, MN - UW-Superior Foundation Scholarship
Thanks to all who submitted an application.
Remember to Request your Tests
A reminder that, in addition to filing an exam proctor form, you must separately request the exam you're scheduled to take. You can do this easily by e-mailing DLC@uwsuper.edu with the course name and exam title or number. You can also make your request by calling 877-528-6597.
Advisor Transition
I've mentioned previously that several of our advisors are retiring this summer. Barbara Doherty retires June 30th and we expect to announce her replacement soon. In the meantime, her advisees should contact her next week to finish up any unfinished fall advising or to just wish her well in her next career. Ron Harshman and Sharon Lavine will conclude their advising at the end of August and we expect to have their advisees reassigned by mid-August. Advisees will be notified by e-mail of your new advisor's name and contact information.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Friday, June 6, 2008
June 6th, 2008
Cyber Cafe Rest Area
Our support course for students is back with a new name for summer. The Cyber Cafe Rest Area is a place where you can meet fellow students and post questions about Distance Learning. Melissa Crow is again serving as our student peer mentor. Melissa will be happy to share her experience as a distance learner and help you find answers to your questions. We're now enrolling all students in the course, so you'll see it among your courses if you're enrolled for Summer College. Be sure to visit and leave a question or a comment in one of the discussions.
Important Dates
Wednesday, June 18th - August Degree Applications due
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Our support course for students is back with a new name for summer. The Cyber Cafe Rest Area is a place where you can meet fellow students and post questions about Distance Learning. Melissa Crow is again serving as our student peer mentor. Melissa will be happy to share her experience as a distance learner and help you find answers to your questions. We're now enrolling all students in the course, so you'll see it among your courses if you're enrolled for Summer College. Be sure to visit and leave a question or a comment in one of the discussions.
Important Dates
Wednesday, June 18th - August Degree Applications due
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Friday, May 23, 2008
May 23rd, 2008
Scholarship Reminder
Remember to submit your application for a UW-Superior Foundation Distance Learning scholarship. Applications must be received by June 16th. The application form and criteria are online at http://www2.uwsuper.edu/cee/dlc/Academic_Fees/.
Learn@UW-Superior Upgrade
Learn@UW-Superior will be unavailable until Tuesday, May 27th due to a systemwide upgrade. When you return to your online courses, you'll find some changes in the look and location of some functions. Check the online Student Guide link on the login page if you need help in navigating the updated system.
Advisor Retirements
Most of you have heard that Barbara Doherty, Ron Harshman, and Sharon Lavine will be retiring in the next several months. Each of these dedicated advisors has worked with adult learners at UW-Superior for nearly 30 years. Please join me in thanking them for their service. If you'd like to share a memory or two, send me a note.
The process is well underway for hiring new advisors for the center. I'll let you know as these new advisors join us this summer.
Important Dates
Friday May 23rd - Final Spring Semester grades are posted
Wednesday, June 18th - August Degree Applications due
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
Remember to submit your application for a UW-Superior Foundation Distance Learning scholarship. Applications must be received by June 16th. The application form and criteria are online at http://www2.uwsuper.edu/cee/dlc/Academic_Fees/.
Learn@UW-Superior Upgrade
Learn@UW-Superior will be unavailable until Tuesday, May 27th due to a systemwide upgrade. When you return to your online courses, you'll find some changes in the look and location of some functions. Check the online Student Guide link on the login page if you need help in navigating the updated system.
Advisor Retirements
Most of you have heard that Barbara Doherty, Ron Harshman, and Sharon Lavine will be retiring in the next several months. Each of these dedicated advisors has worked with adult learners at UW-Superior for nearly 30 years. Please join me in thanking them for their service. If you'd like to share a memory or two, send me a note.
The process is well underway for hiring new advisors for the center. I'll let you know as these new advisors join us this summer.
Important Dates
Friday May 23rd - Final Spring Semester grades are posted
Wednesday, June 18th - August Degree Applications due
Tuesday, September 2nd - Fall Semester begins
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