Cheryl Vincent MSN, RN HS Online Part-Time Professor School of Health Sciences Kaplan University AIM: cvincentku Student Technical Support If experiencing any technical difficulties, please call Technical Support at: Technology Announcement Dear Students, As an online learner, having access to the technology required for class is imperative. It is very important that you have at least a primary, secondary, and tertiary source of internet access. Basically, you need to make sure you have back-up plans in place in case your main internet method is suddenly not available, because such a situation can impede your success in the online classroom. This is also important because the School of Health Sciences (SHS) Late Policy (see your syllabus) clearly states Personal computer/software/internet connectivity issues and course blocks are not considered extenuating circumstances. Please take some time to think about what you would do if you did not have your usual internet access to class. For example, what specifically is your Plan A? Plan B? Plan C? A few suggestions to consider: Your local public library An area restaurant that has free WIFI like a Starbucks or McDonalds A relative or friend close by who is willing to have you come over and use their internet or computer Investigate other wireless options for your computer such as a MIFI or similar device. Know in advance what places are available in your community. As you reflect on some of these ideas, maybe you have additional ones, too, aside from these few suggestions. ACTION: MA, HIT, & MOM Students This is a very important reminder for those students who are in the MA, HIT, & MOM programs. Please make sure you complete your background check as soon as possible. Go to Doc sharing for more information. Contact your advisor for any questions. Course Home Page Syllabus Syllabus: Page 2 Syllabus: Page 3 Grading Announcement Greetings Students: The School of Health Sciences is implementing a new grading scale for undergraduate programs. Beginning with the 1105B (December 7, 2011) term, instructors in the School of Health Sciences will no longer issue the following grades: C-, D+, and D. Any individual assignment and/or course grade of percent or below will be considered a failing grade and assigned an F. Please see the updated grading scale below for further details. If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Ginger Cameron, at NEW School of Health Sciences Grading Scale 93100 A 4.0 Superior 9092.99 A-3.7 Superior 8789.99 B+ 3.3 Above Average 8386.99 B 3.0 Above Average 8082.99 B-2.7 Above Average 7779.99 C+ 2.3 Average 7576.99 C 2.0 Average 74.990 F Failure Syllabus: Page 6 Syllabus: Page 9 Syllabus: Page 10 Syllabus: Page 12 Are there any questions so far? Reading (there is no textbook) Discussion Board (DB) Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Select the survey based upon the program you are enrolled in. Survey Example Questions? Comments? Luke and Leia Have a great 1 st week!!