Academic
advisement, tutoring, note takers, tape recorders
1. How do I get my grades?
2. What is this thing called a ZAP Number?
3. What constitutes plagiarism?
4. History of RSU
5. Where can I find answers to technical questions?
6. Where can I find textbooks online?
7. How do I make Sure I succeed at RSU?
8. How to configure your new e-mail account:
9. What student support services are available?
10. Terms that all students should know
11. General knowledge that all students should have
12. What's Assessment?
13. RSU Policy
1.
getting my grades?
Go to bottom of the appropriate course page, American Government or
Public Administration, click on "grades." When grade page opens, click
on the button representing your class. Scan down Grade page for grade
next to your ID# (Handed out in class or e-mailed to Distance Ed.
Students)
2. What is a ZAP Number?
Each
class has a 4 digit "ZAP Number" to distinguish it from other classes
offered under the same course number. This is the number of the class
you enrolled in for the semester. The ZAP Number is the number in the
first column of the University Class Schedule. The number is also on
your invoice and all school registration and billing paperwork. In this
course you can find your ZAP Number on the Grade Page. If you are in an
Online course, the ZAP Number is also e-mailed to you along with your ID
Number and Password. If you are in a traditional class, your ZAP Number
is included on the student information page that also contains your ID
Number and Password which is handed out in class at the beginning of the
semester. Of course if you cannot find your ZAP Number on any of these
documents, you can also burden your tired old professor to look it up
for you, which he will be very happy to do.
3.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is
usually defined as copying another person’s writing "word for word."
This is accurate but incomplete. To mislead your readers to believe that
another person’s ideas, words or sentence structures are your own is
plagiarism. If you copy a passage that someone else wrote - published or
not - and do not credit the author, you have committed plagiarism. If
you use another’s writer’s text and replace certain words with synonyms,
you have committed plagiarism. If you include another’s writer’s ideas
in your essay without giving that writer credit, even if you state those
ideas in your own words, you have committed plagiarism. Simply using
another’s writing as a guide to your own writing may also be considered
plagiarism.
To avoid plagiarism, you should first understand what needs to be documented. Your own ideas, interpretations, observations, and expressions do not need documentation. Information that most people know, or that can be found in at least three sources (such as when Mozart lived, or who won the super Bowl) is called "common Knowledge" and does not need to be documented, even if you have to look up the information. Any other information you present in an essay, however, needs documentation. This includes another person’s writing or ideas, statistics, little-known facts, paraphrasing, or summarizing.
To Quote directly, you enclose in quotation marks the exact words of the original, then provide information to refer the reader to an explanation of the source, located on the Works Cited page. For longer quotations (more than four typed lines), you should indent ten spaces and include parenthetic documentation at the end of the quotation. You do not need to put the quotation marks around the indented material since the indentation tells readers you are presentation a direct quote. Sometimes the information in the parentheses consists of the author’s last name and the page number on which the words appear. If you give the author’s name as a lead-in phrase you need only include the page numbers in the parenthesis. With quotations, a lead in phrase is not necessary, since the quotation marks tell the reader where the quotation begins. However you should strive to smoothly incorporate quoted material into your own writing rather than simply "dumping" it into your essay.
When you paraphrase, you set fourth an author’s meaning in your own words. You Cannot use words, phrases, or clauses that resemble those of the author. In other words, paraphrasing involves more than simply " plugging " synonyms or rearranging phrases and clauses; it involves changing the original substantially, so that the author’s ideas are conveyed in your own voice. With a paraphrase, a lead-in phrase is necessary s that readers will know where the paraphrase begins. After the paraphrase you should include the information in the parenthesis that refers the readers to an explanation of the source located on the works cited page.
To summarize, you must extract the author’s main ideas and present those ideas in your own words. Summary condenses longer passages to give the readers the authors basis massage. As with a paraphrase, a summary requires that you substantially change the words, phrases, and clauses to convey the author’s ideas in your own words. You must also use a lead-in to phrase to introduce a summary, and provide documentation that will lead the readers to the explanation of the source on the Works Cited page.
Unless instructed to do so, you should not consult secondary sources when writing essays. In some essays you will be using your own experience, ideas, and observations instead of research to develop your ideas.
4. HISTORY OF RSU
For more than 90 years – the institution on College Hill has symbolized
quality education for the Claremore area – northeastern Oklahoma – and
via its distance learning programs – the world. How did it all begin?
The answer lies in the years just before statehood in 1907. To unite
Oklahoma Territory with Indian Territory, one of the compromises reached
was an agreement as to the number of schools located in each half of the
state. In 1909, the legislature established Eastern University
Preparatory School in Indian Territory.
After fevered debate over the location, the Oklahoma Legislature chose the city of Claremore. A group of citizens known as the Hilltoppers located 40 acres of land on College Hill, one mile west of Claremore. They raised $3,000 to purchase the land. Soon construction began on the first building, Preparatory Hall. Today this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The mission of the school was to prepare the sons and daughters of Native Americans, farmers, and ranchers for entry into the colleges and universities of Oklahoma. The first session was held in the old Claremont Building in downtown Claremore. The following year, 1910, students moved into Preparatory Hall even though it was not completed until 1912.
Attendance increased from year to year in spite of some natural obstacles. On April 10, 1913, The Claremore Progress reported that “school was dismissed forty-five minutes early Tuesday on account of the rapid rising of Cat Creek. Thanks were expressed to those gallant gentlemen who carried the young ladies across the bridge.”
Eastern University Preparatory School continued to grow rapidly gaining official accreditation as a secondary school. Preparatory Hall housed the entire operation of the school until 1917. That year the school yearbook, The Sequoyian, reported the following – “April 2, Flag Day. Senior pins arrive. School died March 31—through the Governor refusing to sign appropriation for its maintenance.” One graduate in that final year was Lynn Riggs whose play “Green Grow the Lilacs” would be the inspiration for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Oklahoma!
After the World War I, many Americans felt that America should never again be found unprepared. In that spirit, the institution was resurrected as the Oklahoma Military Academy in 1919. The first class of 40 cadets camped in tents on the north side of College Hill. It was a bitter cold winter – a testament to their strength of purpose.
The OMA soon offered secondary education and two years of college to young men from Oklahoma and across the nation. It was recognized as one of the top military schools in the United States. Retired Lt. General William E. Potts, a proud graduate of OMA, is the most decorated living soldier in the U.S. Army. Lt. General Potts is one name from an impressive register of graduates that became great leaders – both in military and in civilian life.
Over 100 graduates gave their lives in service to their country. A tribute to those graduates who served their country can be seen in the OMA Military Museum located in Meyer Hall.
The last president of OMA, Colonel John Horne, was also a graduate of OMA. He reminisced about the OMA, “But I found a structure up here where there was a pecking order, and there were rules and everybody was treated the same . . . I liked the military life . . . it gave me some goals and a sense of meaning and I never did gripe when it was time to come back in the fall.”
By 1971 educational trends were changing. Other colleges were dropping their ROTC programs to attract students. In that year the Oklahoma Legislature replaced the Oklahoma Military Academy with the new Claremore Junior College. The mission of the institution was expanded to provide a variety of high-quality two-year associate’s degree programs. Claremore Junior College grew from 477 students in the first year to more than 3,000 in 1982. In that year the institution was renamed Rogers State College to better represent the areas it served – Rogers County and the surrounding communities.
Rogers State College prospered, adding a variety of academic programs, the Thunderbird Library, and the state’s only full-power public television station on a university campus. Rogers State was a pioneer in establishing outreach centers in Northeast Oklahoma. The outreach centers in Bartlesville and Pryor offer courses at greater convenience to the residents of those communities. And RSC became a national pioneer in distance education – offering telecourses and independent study options for students.
Traditionally, graduates of two-year institutions go on to get their bachelors degree at a university. In 1996 an experiment to bridge the gap merged Rogers State College and the University Center at Tulsa. U.C.A.T. was a consortium of four Oklahoma universities – the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University, and Langston University. The new institution was named Rogers University and continued operation for two years. Then in 1998, the Oklahoma Legislature separated these institutions creating a branch of Oklahoma State University in Tulsa and Rogers State University – a new regional university with its main campus in Claremore.
The Legislature granted permission for Rogers State University to create its own four-year bachelor’s degrees and seek accreditation for them. And at the same time, RSU would continue to offer high-quality, two-year associate’s degrees. Through contracts with other Oklahoma universities, RSU would offer bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees.
In August 2000, RSU gained accreditation as a four-year university. Continuing a tradition of innovation, RSU was the first public university in Oklahoma to offer bachelor's degrees entirely via the Internet. Through RSU Online, students can complete bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees, and more than 50 courses each semester entirely via the Internet. In addition, RSU enjoys a reputation as a national leader in distance education, offering courses on television and via compressed video.
In 2001, RSU was one of 16 institutions in the nation chosen by the Department of the Navy to become a Navy College Distance Learning Partner. Gary Ramsey, USN, a student in the program, is enthusiastic about his experience, “Working 65 plus hours a week and trying to drive to a traditional school would be too much to handle for the average person and for myself. So utilizing online classes was a big advantage for me. I tried some other schools and none of them could keep up with what RSU had to offer.”
Dr. Joe Wiley, President of Rogers State University, points out that “RSU enjoys a rich history and a reputation for academic quality and innovation. Our goal is to prepare you for the economic and life demands of the new century."
5. Answers to technical questions?
Try the Tech FAQ page.
6. Where to find textbooks online?
Many places sell new and used textbooks online and some buy books back
year round.
Efollett,
Barnes and Noble,
VarsityBooks,
BAMM.com and
others.
7.
TO SUCCEED AT RSU
At RSU, our dual focus is on academic excellence and student success.
What is academic excellence? Well-prepared students, a state-of-the-art learning environment, and top-notch professors. (Most RSU professors have doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in their fields.)
What is student success? That’s why you’re here. RSU’s College Experience program will prepare you to succeed in college through academic advising, strategies for studying and class preparation, time management skills, and more. We also want to let you know about the wide variety of academic support services and student activities available for you at RSU.
If you have any questions about succeeding in college, or taking advantage of academic support services, please ask your College Experience instructors for assistance. They will be glad to help you in any way.
Many students have a steep "learning curve" their first semester at a
new university. They spend needless time asking directions, finding out
where to go for help, and learning the processes necessary for
successful transition to a college environment. RSU has learned, as
have four out of five other institutions across the nation, that
students who do not take this type of course are more likely to drop out
of school, have lower overall GPA's, and participate less frequently
in campus activities.
It isn't that those students who don't take the course are unmotivated
or not smart enough. It's just that they spend countless hours and
energy "stumbling along", when they need to be studying, succeeding, and
enjoying their first-year-college-experience.
We want you to succeed as much as you do, and we are here to help. You will find out how to succeed in college, and how to avoid the many pitfalls that hinder a satisfying college experience. This course is designed to introduce you to university life, to your classmates, and to instructors, staff, and administration. Everyone at RSU knows that what you do this first year can set the stage for the rest of your life. Your success this first year can be the determining factor for a successful future.. We will be there to support you, because we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
8. CONFIGURING YOUR NEW RSU E-MAIL
ACCOUNT:
Configuring your student email account is a two step process. By
following these instructions your account should be configured quickly
and correctly. You can configure your account from any computer with
Internet access. Instructions are also included to configure your
personal computer to receive email in MS-Outlook Express.
STEP 1:
Begin by identifying your user ID and password. Your user ID is composed
of the first 16 characters of your first and last name. If there are
duplicates (another student has your same first name and last name),
then your user ID is composed of the first 15 characters of your first
and last name immediately followed by a number.
Examplel: Suzy Day would have an id of suzyday
Example2: Christopher Jabberwocky would have an id of christopherjabbe
Example3: If there is more than one person named Suzy Day, then one of
them will have an ID of suzyday, another will have ID suzyday2, another
will have ID suzyday3,
Example4: If there is more than one person named Christopher
Jabberwocky, then one of them will have an ID of christopherjabbe,
another will have ID christopherjabb2, another will have ID
christopherjabb3, etc. Your initial password is set to your birthday:
mmddyy
STEP 2:
Accessing up your email account using your user ID and password is
initiated by accessing the internet from any computer:
1. Start your browser and type the following URL in the internet
address line of your browser:
http:/
/webmail.student.rsu.edu/
2. Click the "Login" button
3. In the box, type
in your user ID in the first box and your password in the second box
4. Do NOT check the
"Save this password in your password list" box
5. Click the "ok"
button
6. To access your
email, click on the second icon on the left
7. Place your mouse
cursor on each icon on the left for a brief explanation of the icon
8. Be sure to change
your password the first time you log on
A. Change your password by going to url:
https://www.onenet.net/password
B. Enter your ID and
password
C. In the next
screen, type in your new password in both the text boxes
D. Click the "Submit"
button
E. It may take up to
an hour until the change takes place
9. Be sure to logout
when you are finished
A. You logout by clicking
on the top icon on the left (takes you back to the welcome screen)
B. Click on the "Logout"
button
C. Be sure to close your
browser; otherwise, others will be able to read your email.
You should now be able to
send and receive email via your student.rsu.edu address.
Your email address will be:
User ID@student.rsu.edu
To
access your e-mail from any computer, you will type the following URL in
the internet address line of the browser you are using:
http
://webmail.student.rsu.edu/
STEP 3: (OPTIONAL) If you are using your personal computer to access
your email, you may desire to configure Outlook Express to read your
email. Use the following steps to configure Outlook Express:
1. Under
Tools/Accounts choose the Mail tab.
2. Choose Add/Mail.
3.
Fill in your name/click Next.
4.
Your email address is your-user-id@student.rsu.edu (Make sure the top
radio button is selected.) Click Next.
5.
Your incoming mail server is POP3. (Choose POP3 on the drop-down menu.)
6.
In both text boxes, type: mailhost.student.rsu.edu. Click Next.
7.
Type in your-user-id and password. Do NOT check the "Log on using Secure
Password Authentication" box. Click Next.
8.
Click Finish.
Individual Computer Accounts for Students
An
Individual Computer Account has been created for all students enrolled
at RSU. Each account will remain active as long as the student is
enrolled at RSU. The account will provide the student with space on the
student file server (S: drive). Each student’s account will be
automatically mapped to the appropriate drive; no student intervention
required. The space provided to each student will only be accessible by
that student. No one else will have access to a student’s disk area.
The student file server is accessible from HH132, HH139, HH258, HS172,
HS164, LH200, SSS Lab, Baird Writing, and Library labs as well as from
the residence halls. Note that the student file server is not
accessible from the Pryor and Bartlesville campuses.
The user id for a student is composed of the characters sd followed by
the student’s first name and last name. If there are duplicates
(another student has the same first name and last name), the user id is
composed of the characters sd followed by the student’s first name and
last name followed by a number.
Example1: Suzy Day would have an id of sdsuzyday
Example2: If there is more than one person named Suzy Day, then one of
them will have
an id of sdsuzyday, another will have id suzyday2,
another will have id suzyday3,
etc.
Each student’s password is his/her birthday: mmddyyyy (Note: password
must be 8 characters)
Each student will be required to change his/her password the first time
they log on.
Any problems should be reported to the lab assistant working in HH139.
If the lab assistant is not available, then report problems to HH 114.
The student must present a photo id when reporting problems.
The Division of Student Affairs at RSU is devoted to serving students first within an environment of mutual respect in partnership with our university colleagues. By promoting leadership opportunities and student success, we seek to compliment academic experiences by providing the highest quality programs, opportunities and resources for cultural, intellectual and personal enrichment for students and the community.
Office of Disability
Services
Rogers State University is committed to providing equal opportunity and
equal access to education for each individual student. The Office of
Disability Services (ODS) will ensure that students with disabilities
are not excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated
differently than other people.
Eligibility for Services:
Identification - Enrolled students who would like to request
disability-related services or accommodations are required to:
schedule an appointment with the Office of Disability Services
provide documentation of disability
anticipate participation in developing appropriate accommodations.
Documentation
In the case of medical, physical, or psychological disability, students
should submit documentation from a qualified professional stating the
nature and severity of the disability, the diagnostic procedures used,
and recommendations for assistance. Students with Learning
Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder must submit a
comprehensive report of a psycho-educational assessment completed by a
psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, or licensed medical doctor who has
experience diagnosing and treating this condition. Documentation must
be typed on the letterhead of the practitioner or the agency and in most
cases, must have been completed within the past three years.
Information obtained is confidential and is used solely for the purpose
of identifying appropriate support services. Information regarding a
student’s disability is only released with written permission from the
student.
Accommodation
Assistance is tailored to the needs of the individual student. Services
will be designed in a manner intended to remove barriers which hinder
learning and which allow maximum independence. Reasonable
accommodations will be based on need. Services are intended to provide
equal access and equal opportunity
Accommodations may be:
Academic
advisement, tutoring, note takers, tape recorders
Counseling
services and referral
Accessible
computer labs and web pages
Library
assistance
Faculty
notification and consultation.
Test
taking accommodations, such as extended testing time, examinations in
alternate formats, use of a dictionary or spell checker, testing in a
distraction free environment.
Use of an
auditory recording device
Information and referral for additional services
Proctored
exams
Course
substitutions and waivers
Career Center
Rogers State University’s Career Center is located on the second floor
of Markham Hall and is designed to maximize students’ efforts in
preparing for and seeking jobs and careers after graduation. Services
are available to provide assistance for current and graduating
students. Career counseling is offered in areas of career exploration,
career planning, and job search strategy. Computerized career guidance
systems are available for student use. Literature, magazines,
workbooks, reference books, videos and other information are available.
Information and assistance in preparing resumes and career portfolios
are available. Information about companies, government agencies and
schools; occupational descriptions, business and educational directories
is available in the Career Center. Current job listings in education,
business, government and church as well as placement files are
maintained for reference to school systems and business. The Career
Center also provides workshops on resume preparation, job search
techniques, cover letters, and interviewing.
Health Insurance
Student IDs
Student IDs are made in the Student Union. Student IDs must be used to
gain entry into the Wellness Center and for entrance into activities and
events held on campus. Replacement IDs are made at a cost of $5.00.
Wellness Connection
The Wellness Center is Rogers State University’s Health Promotion and
Fitness Center. Since opening nine years ago, it has grown in
participation and now serves more than 1,000 people annually through its
various programs. The 4,000-square foot fitness center is located on
the first floor of Bushyhead Field House. It offers a variety of
aerobic, machine, and free-weight training activities. In addition, the
Wellness Center offers workshops in dance, aerobics, step aerobics,
wellness education topics, children’s programs, and more.
Student Activities
Realizing the importance of student life on campus, Rogers State
University supports and encourages participation in campus organizations
and student activities. These activities and organizations are designed
to enhance the development of all students socially, physically,
spiritually, and intellectually. Student Activity programming is
intended to provide opportunities for personal growth and development,
opportunities to become involved in the Rogers State University campus
community, and provides opportunities for academic growth and enrichment
through such activities as lectures, films or fine arts events.
Rogers State University Clubs and Organizations
ALL CLUB MAILBOXES ARE LOCATED IN THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING.
The Student Union (Snack Bar, University Bookstore)
The Student Union is the focal point for student activity on the Rogers
State University campus. It is located between Preparatory Hall and
Baird Hall. Table games, a study area and a television lounge are
available in the Student Union. The Snack Bar and University Bookstore
are also located in the Student Union.
The Kiddie Kollege
Kiddie Kollege offers full-care service and preschool to students,
staff, and faculty as well as to the general public. Pre-enrollment is
necessary as space is limited. When enrolling a child, a definite
schedule of attendance must be set, and a fee is to be paid for that
schedule whether or not the child is in attendance. Payments are made
weekly, and must be paid accordingly.
Places to go for academic and counseling help or just when I need someone to talk to?
Counseling Center
The RSU Counseling Center provides services which complement the Rogers State University mission to prepare students to achieve professional and personal goals in dynamic local and global communities. The Counseling Center and Academic Advising offices can assist you with dealing with the situations that are unique to the university student.
These services help students meet their educational goals, learn
the process of problem solving, increase and enhance their capacity for
satisfying interpersonal marriage\family and peer relationships, define
career goals, and maximize their capacity for continued emotional growth
beyond their RSU educational experience. There are no costs to our RSU
students for counseling services, and all information is confidential in
accordance with professional, legal, and state ethical guidelines. The
Counseling Center, in historic Markham Hall, is open from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Appointments may be made either in person or by phone.
(918)-343-7530 Appointments outside of the regular office hours are
also available. The Counseling Center is here for the benefit of the
most important people on the RSU campus, our students.
The Advisement Center
Testing and
Assessment Center
The Learning Center/Tutoring
Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a project, funded by the U.S.
Department of Education. The program provides a wide range of retention
services consisting of academic, career and personal adjustment
guidance, counseling, tutoring, study skill instruction, financial aid
assistance, and application assistance.
The student must meet one of the following to qualify:
University Survivor Series
The University Survivor Series was developed to uphold and support the
mission of Rogers State University. RSU is committed to preparing its
students in achieving both their personal professional goals and dreams.
The University Survivor Series is a natural extension of the
university’s quest to provide excellence in both teaching and student
service. Developed in early October 2000 by the office of Student
Affairs, the Office of Disability Services and the office of Student
Success and Retention, the Counseling Center, the University Survivor
Series provides the services for RSU students on the main Claremore
campus as well as the outreach campus’ in Pryor and Bartlesville. These
workshops and educational programs give another avenue through which the
University can better meet the diverse needs of today’s students. The
University Survivor Series provides monthly workshops on:
Stress/Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
Study Skills
Test Taking
Setting Goals
Anger Management
Smoking Cessation
Relationship Skills
Support groups on a variety of topics to help students cope with University life are also provided. Assistance is provided to students with disabilities on an individual basis, dependent on the need for services, their request for reasonable accommodations, and documentation of disability.
Try
www.rsu.edu for information on Career Services, Academics,
University policies and more.
10. TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW
School
A School is an academic unit within a university that is specific to
particular academic areas. There are three schools at RSU: The School
of Liberal Arts, the School of Business and Technology, and the School
of Mathematics, Science and Health Sciences.
Department
A Department is an academic unit within a school that is specific to a
particular academic area. There are six departments at RSU: Department
of Applied Technology and Department of Business--School of Business and
Technology; Department of Communication and Fine Arts and Department of
Social and Behavioral Science--School of Liberal Arts; and Department of
Health Sciences and Department of Mathematics and Sciences--School of
Mathematics, Science, and Health Sciences.
Degree
RSU offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, Bachelor of Technology, Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science, and Associate in Applied Science. Bachelor’s degrees are
conferred upon completion of at least 120 credit hours which can be
completed in four years. Associate degrees require a minimum of 60
credit hours and can be completed in two years.
Options
Choices within a degree that allow for specialization within that
particular degree are called options. For example, the Bachelor of
Science in Biology has two options: Medical Molecular or Environmental
Conservation.
Certificate of Achievement
Certificates of Achievement require completion of the curricula in a
specified area--for example, a Police Science Certificate
of Achievement.
Accreditation
Accreditation is the term used to indicate that the degrees offered by a
university have been reviewed by a team of external experts from a
national or regional accrediting body. This body issues approval to
offer degrees which produce competent graduates. Most universities will
only accept credit granted by accredited institutions, and some
employers will only hire graduates of an accredited program. RSU is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Academic Load
The number of credit hours a student enrolls in each semester is called
the academic load. The maximum academic load (without special
permission) for fall and spring is 18 credit hours, and the maximum load
for summer is nine hours.
Assessment
Assessment is the process by which an institution measures its
effectiveness. All students are asked to participate in various
assessment activities which give the university important information
to improve services and learning opportunities for students.
Bulletin or
should know about the university. Included in this book are admission and retention standards, degree offerings, and course descriptions.
Classification
Freshman- Less than 30 semester hours
Sophomore- 30-59 hours
Junior- 60-89 hours
Senior- 90+ semester hours
Distance
Drop/Add/
Elective
An elective is a course which the student may choose to take to count
towards degree completion. Check with your advisor to pick electives
that best fit your needs.
Grade Point
Honor Graduate
Graduating students who have achieved superior academic performance are
recognized at graduation according to the following designations: Summa
Cum Laude—4.0 cumulative GPA; Magna Cum Laude—3.9-3.99 cumulative GPA;
or Cum Laude—3.80-3.89 cumulative GPA.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, and or
words of another are one's own
without giving credit to the individual to whom they belong.
Retention GPA
Students must maintain a specific Retention GPA to progress towards
degree completion. If a student is not successfully progressing, he or
she may be placed on one of the following probationary
categories
Notice--Students who have earned 30 or fewer credit hours, with a
retention GPA of 1.7 to 1.99.
Probation--Students who have earned more than 30 hours with a retention
GPA less than 2.00 will be placed on probation.
Suspension--A student who is on academic probation and who does not earn
a term GPA of 2.0 (excluding activity/performance courses) will be
suspended and will not be reinstated until one semester (fall or spring)
has elapsed.
Transfer Probation
Transfer students from other institutions who have less than a 2.0 GPA.
Students in this category should be very aware of published requirements
for satisfactory progress to avoid transfer suspension. Policies are
outlined in the Bulletin.
Student Code
The publication which includes all policies and procedures addressing student conduct, academic misconduct, associated Federal policies, as well as State policies inherent to students, staff, and faculty is called the Student Code. The publication is produced through the Office of Student Affairs and can be found in the Student Union and the Enrollment/Admissions area.
Advisor Information -
Obtain a card or contact information from your advisor. Keep this handy
for questions
about any academic or school-related issues.
Appointment/Schedule Book (Daily Planner) - Buy a book every year to help with scheduling of classes, work, etc.
Bulletin - Keep the one from your year of admission, and also obtain a new one each year to see the changes. Bulletins may be obtained from Enrollment Management or the Academic Departments.
Class Schedule - Obtain one for each semester you have enrolled, and KEEP it until that semester is over. It contains the calendar and other helpful information.
Course Syllabi - Obtain one from your professors for each course you take and KEEP it at least until the end of the semester. For students who may/will transfer and students getting certifications, it is a good idea to keep them indefinitely.
Degree Plan - Once you've decided on a major, obtain a copy of the degree plan from your advisor and KEEP it. You can update it as you take classes and use it to plan for future semesters.
Dictionary - Buy a comprehensive dictionary and keep it for your college career.
Parking Permit - Obtain one and keep it in your car at all times. The parking permit can be obtained from Campus Public Safety. This will help avoid tickets and fines. Student Code (of Responsibilities and Conduct) - Obtain one and keep it for as long as you are a student. The Student Code is available at the Student Union or Enrollment Management Office in Markham Hall.
Student ID Card - Obtain one and keep it with you at all times. This will serve as identification AND as a library card. The Student ID may be obtained Student Union.
Thesaurus - Buy a comprehensive thesaurus and keep it for your college career. General Education Check - See your advisor. The process is initiated by student's major department about the 35th hour for an associate’s degree and about the 75th hour for bachelor’s degree.
Graduation Check - See your advisor. The process is initiated by the student's major department the semester prior to the semester of graduation for an associate's degree, and at the end of the junior year for a bachelor's degree.
Inclement Weather Plan - If you wake up to snow or ice and are wondering whether or not RSU classes have been postponed or cancelled, DO NOTassume classes will not meet
Thunderbird Library
Use of Materials
Library materials are checked out at the circulation desk. Students may
utilize their Rogers State University identification card or be issued a
library card to check out library materials. Library materials may be
returned through the slot in the circulation desk or the night drop at
the entrance. The staff will re-shelve materials used in the library.
Library Hours
The Rogers State University Library is open a total of 85.5 hours per
week. Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10
p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. while classes are in session.
Intersession hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through
Friday. The library also may be closed on breaks and holidays (these
times are posted on the library web page at http://www.rsu.edu/library
and at the front door of the library).
Circulation Policy
Books and audio holdings are checked out to students for a period of
three weeks. Video holdings are checked out to students for a seven-day
period. Reserve materials behind the circulation desk may be checked
out but only for use in the library. Journals and reference books may
only be used in the library. Students may check out up to 15 hardback
books, six videotapes, six compact discs, three audio tapes, and two
CD-ROM discs with a total of no more than 20 items.
Organization of Materials
The Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System for
organizing and shelving library materials. Library materials may be
located by using the library’s Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
Author, title, subject, and keyword searches can provide the call number
of the book as well as its availability. Our bound journals,
microfiche, microfilm, and periodicals are stored alphabetically by
title. Computer network authorized access is required for use of the
OPAC and our electronic resources.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is a service provided to assist patrons in locating
and obtaining materials beyond those that are physically present in the
RSU Library. It makes many more resources accessible than could
normally be housed in one library. A wide variety of materials may be
borrowed from other libraries. Photocopies of non-circulating items
(usually articles from journals) can also be acquired for individual
use. Interlibrary loan forms may be picked up at the front desk or
accessed through the library web page at
http://www.rsu.edu/library.
Reference Service
The library staff will answer questions and provide assistance in using
the library’s collection and services via email, phone call, or
in-person.
Research Tutorials
A library user may schedule an individual help session, up to an hour in
length, with a Master’s level Librarian, to search out the best
available sources for a given topic – whether online, print, or any
other format.
Electronic Resources
Rogers State University Library provides access to a number of databases
containing many full-text journals and one that contains e-books. All
of these databases and e-books can be accessed within the library on the
library web search page at http://www.rsu.edu/library/search and several
can also be accessed remotely. If you would like to access the
databases available remotely and are a current RSU student please
inquire at the front desk at the library for instructions or call
343-7716.
Periodicals
The periodicals collection of the library includes over 500 current
titles. Newspaper holdings include back issues of the Christian Science
Monitor, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. The Library
also maintains back issues of over a hundred periodicals on microfiche.
Microfiche and microfilm reader/printers are available for student use.
Audiovisual
Audio recordings (compact discs and audio tapes) and video recordings
(VHS and DVD’s) are available for use in the library and
for borrowing. Video monitors, DVD player, audio players, and slide
viewers.
12. Assessment Activities
Assessment of Student Learning at Rogers State University
Why do I need to participate when I’m asked to complete a survey,
assemble a portfolio, take part in a general education test, or complete
a capstone project?
These activities are just a few of the many ways in which Rogers State
University’s faculty and staff collects information about the
effectiveness of programs and services. Assessment activities help the
institution to understand whether we are achieving our mission, goals,
and purposes and whether our processes are efficient. Your meaningful
participation in assessment activities help the university to determine
where resources can be best allocated to provide the most benefit to
students.
When and where do I take part in assessment?
Entry level Assessment - OSRHE stipulates that every student entering an Oklahoma institution of higher learning must obtain a subscore of 19 in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science. They further require each institution to offer secondary testing as another alternative for students who have a subscore below 19 to prove proficiency in these areas. Other assessment activities may include surveys of student satisfaction with entry-level processes. It is important for you to know that the purpose of entry-level assessment at RSU is provide every student with the best opportunities possible to ensure academic, social, and personal success.
Mid-level or general education assessment – The faculty of RSU have developed nine general education outcomes which provide a shared set of experiences for all students. Measurement of student achievement of these nine outcomes may include student satisfaction surveys, standardized testing, portfolio artifacts, and course assignments. These nine outcomes are deemed important by the faculty to strengthen undergraduate education and to afford each student the ability to progress successfully in academic programs:
Students will:
Use and
analyze written and spoken English effectively.
Demonstrate knowledge of and application of scientific principles and
recognize the role of science in our society.
Apply
mathematics and logic to problem solving.
Gain a
perspective on the humanities and recognize their value to individuals
and society.
Demonstrate proficiency in use of computers and other technologies.
Demonstrate knowledge of the history and functions of social
institutions.
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse human values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Demonstrate knowledge of the meaning and purpose of the arts.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among people and their
physical and social environments.
Exit-level or Program
Outcomes Assessment
Each major will experience a variety of assessment methodologies to
assess their knowledge, skills, and satisfaction with their major
program of study. Methods will include student satisfaction surveys,
employer surveys, graduate surveys, standardized tests, course
assessments, portfolio projects, licensure exams, and capstone
projects. Your input provides major faculty with valuable information
leading to program improvement.
Student Satisfaction
Assessment
As explained in each of the previous levels of assessment, student
satisfaction at each stage of their career provides an important measure
of how RSU is serving students. Even after you graduate, you may
receive a questionnaire from RSU to gauge your perception of how you
have benefited from your education.
You are important to the faculty, staff, and administration of Rogers State University and it is through your meaningful participation in assessment activities that we determine how we are doing. Therefore, the next time you are asked to complete a survey, or take a standardized examination, remember, the input you provide is essential to continuous improvement of student academic achievement and institutional services.