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• ORIE 0001
• New Student Orientation

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Updated February 2007
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Preface

• Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist University
  for your educational needs. The New Student
  Orientation (ORIE 0001) is designed to
  familiarize you with who Wayland Baptist
  University is, what we can do for you, and
  important information that will make your
  educational experience a little easier. The
  information contained in this orientation is in
  no way comprehensive, and is subject to change.
  Please speak with an academic advisor regarding
  specific questions you may have. This
  orientation should take about 30 minutes to view.
  

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University Profile

• FOUNDED In 1906 by the Staked Plains Baptist
  Association in Plainview, Texas, and chartered in
  1908 by the State of Texas.
• LOCATIONS With more than 7,000 total students
  attending at 13 campuses including Plainview,
  Wichita Falls, Lubbock, Lackland AFB, Amarillo,
  and San Antonio, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii
  Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska Phoenix and
  Sierra Vista, Arizona Clovis and Albuquerque,
  New Mexico Altus, Oklahoma and Limuru, Kenya
• ACCREDITATION Wayland Baptist University is
  accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
  Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award degrees
  at the associate, baccalaureate, and master
  degree levels.

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Application Process

• Obviously you have already begun the application
  processwhy else would you be viewing this
  Orientationbut the following documents are
  required to complete the application process.

• All undergraduate students must complete the
  following forms
• Application for Admission
• Credit Agreement
• Orientation Acknowledgement
• One official transcript from
• All degree-seeking students must also
  complete the following
• Request for degree plan
• Non-refundable Application Fee - 35
• -Official transcripts from all colleges or
  universities attended, even if no credit was
  granted

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Registering for Classes

• In order to register for classes you must
• Have a completed Application Packet on file.
• Turn in a signed Registration Form detailing the
  courses for which you wish to register.
• Make a minimum payment of 1/3 down for tuition
  (excluding financial aid or tuition assistance
  that is in order).
• Degree-seeking students who are registering for a
  second term must have all official transcripts
  turned in to complete their file (students using
  federal financial aid must have all documentation
  turned in and processed before they may qualify
  for any money).
• Registration is not difficult, but it is on a
  first-come, first-serve basis. Classes do fill
  up, so students are encouraged to register early!
  
• Books normally go on sale at the same time
  general registration begins. Books must be paid
  for in full at the time of purchase. In some
  cases, books can be charged to the student
  account. We are transitioning to an online book
  system, but some books are sold locally. Check
  with staff of the Fairbanks Campus to see which
  books are available locally.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

• Tuition and Fees
• Payment Plan
• Refund Policies
• Financial Aid Programs

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Tuition and Fees

• Undergraduate tuition 155 per semester hour.
  Most classes are 3 semester hours for a total of
  465 per class.
• Undergraduate Internet tuition 230 per semester
  hour. Most classes are 3 semester hours for a
  total of 690 per class.
• Graduate tuition 180 per semester hour. Most
  classes are semester hours for a total of 540.
• Graduate Internet tuition 255 per semester
  hour. Most classes are 3 semester hours for a
  total of 765.
• Lab fees Very few of Waylands classes have any
  lab fees, but for the three or four that do (the
  majority of which are computer classes), the cost
  is 50 and is stipulated by the catalog.
• Application fee 35 (non-refundable)
• Drop fee 10 per course
• Transcripts 5 per transcript requested
  (requests go directly to the Registrars Office
  in Plainview. An order form is available on the
  WBU web page (www.wbu.edu)
• Graduation fees
• Associate and Bachelors Degrees 75 (Each)
  
• Associate and Bachelors Degrees 105 (Together)
• Graduate Degree 100

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Payment Plan Option

• Normally, payment for tuition, books, and fees
  are required at the time of registration.
  However, a payment plan for tuition and fees is
  available for all students. Books are not
  included in a payment plan and must be paid for
  in full. (Some exceptions can be made for TA
  students.) Tuition and fees can be paid in three
  installments (see below).

• PAYMENT SCHEDULE
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due at registration
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due within 30 days
  after registration
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due within 60 days
  after registration
• NOTE All students must submit a Credit
  Agreement
• as part of the Application Packet due to the
  availability of the payment plan.

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Payment of Account

• A students account balance from a previous term
  must be paid in full one week prior to
  registration for a new term. Payments may be
  made in cash, check, money order, or bank credit
  card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, or
  Discover). Payment of expenses by any means other
  than these constitutes an extension of credit.
  Regardless of the terms or sources, the account
  is the fiscal responsibility of the student until
  paid in full. All proceeds from financial aid are
  first applied to the students outstanding
  balance. Students receiving funds from financial
  aid grants, loans, or student work, will receive
  prompt disbursement of any remaining funds after
  all financial obligations to Wayland are paid.
  Checks are issued from the Plainview Campus, and
  may take time coming through the mail. However,
  you may fill out a direct deposit form with your
  Financial Aid counselor and the excess funds will
  be deposited directly into your account.
• Exact cash is requiredwe do not keep cash on
  hand to make change.

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• NOTE A student account must be paid in full
  before Wayland Baptist University will issue an
  academic transcript or diploma. In addition,
  academic transcripts are not released if a
  student is delinquent or classified as in default
  on a Federal or State student loan.TA
  Students Many WBU students have their fees and
  tuition paid by third parties, such as the US
  Military, a school district, or a Federal grant.
  Students should be aware that THEY ARE
  RESPONSIBLE for their balance if their TA source
  defaults on payment. We will invoice the TA, but
  if they refuse to pay, for whatever reason, the
  student will be invoiced for any amount due.

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WBU Tuition Reimbursement PolicyDrop/Withdrawl
Policy

• 100 Refund Charges
• Before the term begins/prior to 1st class
  meeting 0.00
• 75 Refund Charges
• 1-4 days after the 1st class meeting 116.25
  undergrad resident 172.50 undergrad Virtual
  Campus
• 135.00 graduate resident 191.25
  graduate Virtual Campus
• 25 Refund Charges
• 5-12 days after 1st class meeting 348.75
  undergrad resident 517.50 undergrad Virtual
  Campus
• 405.00 graduate resident 573.75
  graduate Virtual Campus
• 0 Refund Charges
• 13 days and up after 1st class meeting 465.00
  undergrad resident 690.00 undergrad Virtual
  Campus
• 540.00 graduate resident 765.00
  graduate Virtual Campus
• Procedures to Drop/Withdraw from a class
• All students are expected to drop/withdrawl from
  classes through their academic advisor.
• CTAM students must also drop/withdrawl from
  classes through the GoArmyEd portal.
• If an academic advisor is unavailable, or a
  student is not physically able to get to an
  academic advisor in the time period specified due
  to EXTREME extenuating circumstances (illness,
  injury, death in the immediate family, sudden
  military or work-related schedule change) a
  student may send an e-mail notification to
  wallys_at_wbu.edu (Ft. Wainwright Academic Advisor)
  or durbinb_at_wbu.edu (Eielson Academic Advisor).
  NOTE The nature of the e-mail to drop/withdraw
  must be followed up by a personal contact with
  their academic advisor as soon as possible.
  E-mail requests for drop/withdrawl may not be
  granted the same level of refund if the
  circumstances are not extreme in nature. Final
  approval of refund requests may be decided on a
  case-by-case basis by the Dean of the Fairbanks
  Campus.

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Financial Aid Programs

• Approximately 91 of all Wayland degree-seeking
  students receive some type of financial aid. The
  aid comes from many sources, including Federal
  and State funding. Students interested in
  applying for financial aid should contact the
  Financial Aid Advisor at 377-4398.

• Financial Aid Programs available to Wayland
  students who qualify
• Federal Financial Aid
• Military Tuition Assistance
• V.A. Educational Benefits
• Employer Assistance

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Federal Financial Aid

• There are two basic types of Federal Aid
  available through the Fairbanks Campus the
  Stafford Loan and the Pell Grant. Eligibility
  for Federal Aid is determined by completing the
  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  Form (for more information visit
  http//www.fafsa.ed.gov/). The FAFSA will be
  evaluated for eligibility and the results will be
  mailed to students in the form of a Student Aid
  Report (SAR). This SAR should be reviewed by the
  student for accuracy. Wayland Baptist University
  students must also complete an Institutional
  Application for Financial Aid Form, available at
  any Wayland site. To be eligible for financial
  aid, students must be degree-seeking, officially
  admitted to WBU, and have a high school diploma,
  GED or 2 years of college credit that is
  transferable toward a bachelors degree.
• Please be aware that fafsa.com is a commercial
  site that will charge you for a free service. Do
  not go there. Use fafsa.ed.gov instead.
  
  

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Military Tuition Assistance (T.A.)

• The military normally pays 100 of all tuition
  and lab fees for active duty members as of Oct
  2002. Students using this form of Tuition
  Assistance (TA) must turn in authorization
  paperwork with their registration each term.
  Normally, TA paperwork will go to the WBU office
  on Eielson AFB (Ft. Wainwright students to the
  Ft. Wainwright office). TA Authorization is
  available through your Education Center. Any
  changes in enrollment must be processed through
  the WBU office on your post or base.
• Spouses of active duty Air Force members may
  qualify for up to 375 per term in Spouse Tuition
  Assistance (SPTA). Eligibility is determined by
  the Air Force Education Center. For more
  information, call the WBU office at Eielson AFB,
  at [phone].

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V.A. Education Benefits

• Students using the G.I. Bill are required to pay
  1/3 of their tuition and fees at the time of
  registration. The Wayland V.A. Certifying
  Official sends Enrollment Certifications,
  detailing enrollment and costs, to the V.A.
  Regional Processing Office (RPO) electronically
  after the initial drop period. It normally takes
  30 days for V.A. to process paperwork and begin
  to send the student payments. Students using
  V.A. for the first time must send the RPO an
  Application for V.A. Educational Benefits Form
  before they can qualify for any benefits.
  Students are encouraged to verify enrollment via
  internet or telephone on a monthly basis after
  the initial 30 days. Verification of enrollment
  will reduce the time involved in receiving monies
  (call 1-888-GIBILL-1 for more information or
  visit http//www.gibill.va.gov/).
• Speak to an Education Officer or the Wayland V.A.
  Certifying Official for more information. Other
  programs sponsored by the V.A. include V.A.
  Vocational Rehabilitation and Survivors and
  Dependants Educational Assistance.

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Employer Educational Assistance

• Employers often assist their employees in paying
  for continued education or degree completion.
  Check your organizations educational policies
  for more information or speak to your supervisor.
  If your employer has a program that will pay for
  your tuition, fee, and/or books, you may provide
  WBU a letter detailing what the employer
  will pay. Students that can provide
  documentation of financial assistance
  may be allowed to register for
  coursework without paying at the
  time of registration.

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THE B.S.O.E. DEGREE
This could be your degree!
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Degree Programs

• The Fairbanks Campus of Wayland Baptist
  University
• currently offers the following degrees
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education
• Business Administration
• Human Services
• Justice Administration
• Management
• Occupational Education
• Masters
• Master of Arts in Management
• Master of Christian Ministry (offered online)
• Master of Public Administration (offered online)
• Because Wayland also offers traditional
  undergraduate degree programs at our Plainview
  Campus, students who have fulfilled coursework
  that is not available through the Fairbanks
  Campus may be eligible to pursue a BA or other
  degree programs. Please speak to an advisor or
  refer to the academic catalog for available
  degree programs and eligibility requirements.

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Evaluation of Transfer Credit

• The academic advisors at Wayland Baptist
  University-Fairbanks Campus are currently
  authorized to do unofficial evaluations of
  previous academic, military, and other credit.
  Official evaluations are completed at the
  Plainview Campus upon receipt of official
  transcripts and documentation. This process
  normally takes 4-6 weeks once all transcripts are
  received.
• An official evaluation is documented on a degree
  plan. The degree plan is a worksheet used by
  academic advisors and students to track progress
  towards completion of a given degree. The degree
  plan is not a substitute for speaking with an
  academic advisor. There are many subtle
  requirements that can be missed, therefore
  periodic reviews with an academic advisor are
  highly recommended.

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• The BSOE degree program is designed to
  accommodate a diverse number of needs for working
  adult-learners. Options are built into each
  degree program plan to maximize credits.
  However, each degree plan has requirements which
  must be met to complete a specific degree.
• The information which follows will enable you to
  interpret and follow the BSOE degree plan
  requirements more fully. When you meet with an
  academic advisor, the information contained in
  this presentation, as well as additional
  information about your degree plan, will assist
  you in academic decisions. You are also expected
  to read the academic, curriculum, and financial
  requirements in the student catalog and other
  student information packets provided during your
  enrollment with Wayland.

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Degree Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Occupational
Education (BSOE), a student must complete the
following requirements

• Complete as a minimum, 124 semester hours of a
  degree plan course work, which includes
• 44 hours in General Education Core
• 36 hours in a Major field of study
• 24 hours of Professional Development course work
• 12 hours of Practicum/Internship Work Experience
• 8 hours of Electives

• Complete a minimum of 52 non-junior college hours.

• Complete 36 upper-division hours (3 and 4
  thousand level courses).

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This includes
  Wayland course work and hours transferred from
  other sources.

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Majors Available
Business Administration
Occupational Education
Human Services
Christian Ministry
Justice Administration
Management

• Each major carries the option of several
  specializations that may be selected by the
  student to fit individual needs or unique
  training and work experience. For personalized
  counseling regarding professional needs and
  goals, contact your academic advisor .

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Business Degree for people on the GO!
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Business Administration Major

• The Business Administration Major is a practical,
  convenient way to complete a baccalaureate degree
  and receive valuable training for various areas
  in the business administration field. The
  curriculum is intended to build upon previous
  educational and practical experience, adding
  training in the administrative area.

Specializations available in the Business
Administration Major include ?Health Care
Administration ?Human Resource
Management ?Management ?Others Available
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Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Health Care Administration
The Specialization in Health Care Administration
is designed to prepare those who want to pursue a
career in administration and management in the
Health Care Field. The curriculum is intended to
build upon previous educational and practical
medical experience, adding training in the
business administration.
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HUMAN SERVICES
People helping people.
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Human Services Major
The Human Services Major provides the tools
students need to understand society, social
institutions and structures, and the impact of
culture on collective and individual behavior.
With a solid base including broad experience in
psychology and sociology, Waylands goal is to
prepare students for graduate study and for
professional occupations from law enforcement to
social service agencies when they graduate in the
Human Services Major.
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OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
You have learned things no classroom could ever
teach younow get credit for it.
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Occupational Education Major

• This major is an individualized program designed
  to enable students who have previous academic,
  professional or technical education to work
  toward their baccalaureate degree. Possible
  specializations within the Occupational Education
  major include auto-mechanics, drafting
  technology, electronics technology, law
  enforcement, fire science, and various other
  technical and academic fields.

Occupational Education Major with a
Specialization in Corporate Training and
Development
This specialization is designed for training
professionals in the corporate setting, such as
instructors, technical writers, and educational
consultants.
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CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Equipping for ministry!
The Christian Ministry Major is designed to
provide training for those in pastoral, missions,
youth ministries, and other areas of religious
ministry whose Wayland degree will be their
terminal formal training and to provide
pre-seminary training for those planning to enter
religious graduate programs. Major require-ments
are divided into the biblical, historical,
theological, educational, religious, and
practical areas. Most of these classes will be
offered online.
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THE DEGREE PLAN
Your map to the future!
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Top of the Degree Plan
This is what the top of an official degree plan
looks like. The information contained in this
portion of the degree plan is where most of the
mistakes that can happenwill. It is important
that you speak with an academic advisor to ensure
the coursework you are taking will meet all
degree requirements including the ones contained
in the top of the degree plan.
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General Education
The General Education portion of the degree
program is what makes the BSOE a liberal arts
education. It includes English, History, Math,
Science, Foreign Language, Religion, Political
Science, Speech, Computer, and Physical Education
credits. This section is often referred to as
General Requirements, and are somewhat
standardized from school to school. Speak to an
academic counselor about any questions you have
regarding transfer credit into this area.
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Graduate Exit Seminar

• The Graduate Exit Seminar (GRAD 4101) is required
  in the General Education portion for all students
  wishing to graduate with their Bachelors degree.
  The course is considered a capstone course in
  which you will use your learning at Wayland
  Baptist University to complete a Senior Research
  Project. It is recommended that you create a
  file in which you save graded papers, as they may
  be used within this course.

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Major and Specialization
This is an example of the Major/Specialization
portion of a degree plan using a Business
Administration Major. Each major or major with a
specialization has a specific list of courses
that are required to complete all the degree
requirements. When you speak with a counselor or
receive a degree plan, carefully follow the
listed requirements.
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Elective or Minor

• All BSOE students must complete 8 semester hours
  of elective credit. If a student wants a minor
  in a specific field he or she must earn 18
  semester hours of credit in their minor subject
  area (see an academic advisor for details)
  instead of elective credit.

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Practicum/Internship Professional Development
The Practicum/Internship is the portion of the
BSOE degree that makes it unique from
traditional BA or BS degrees. Wayland Baptist
University is able to evaluate 4 or more years of
employment evaluations for up to 12 semester
hours of Upper Level internship credit. Speak to
an academic advisor about documenting your
employment for college credit.
The Professional Development portion of the BSOE
degree is additional credit that supports the
major. The requirements change from major to
major, so please speak with your academic advisor
regarding what courses you must take to fulfill
this portion.
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Transfer Credit

• Wayland Baptist University accepts credit in
  transfer to the BSOE program from any regionally
  accredited college or university. Students can
  test out of a maximum of 42 semester hours of
  CLEP, DANTES, or REGENT test credit. ACT and SAT
  scores can also be evaluated for Math and English
  credit. Advance Placement (AP) test credit is
  eligible for transfer. Wayland Baptist
  University currently accepts all American Council
  on Education (ACE) evaluated academic credit,
  including military credit and some governmental
  and civilian training. Community College of the
  Air Force is limited to 48 hours of transfer
  credit. Some professional training is eligible
  for evaluation for credit. Speak to an academic
  advisor about education or training you think may
  be eligible for transfer or evaluation.

Degree Requirements
The degree plan can be a complicated process. It
is easy to overlook a degree requirement which
can postpone graduation. Degree plans are
provided annually and are guides for completing
your degree. If you have questions about your
progress, please contact an academic advisor.
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Residency Requirements
All Wayland students, seeking a degree in
Associates of Applied Science (AAS) and/or
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Education
(BSOE), must complete a prescribed number of
Wayland course hours to establish institutional
residency. For a BSOE degree the residency
requirements are 31 semester hours, and the AAS
requires 15 semester hours. Residency hours may
be completed at any time in a students program
and at any Wayland location. Non-resident credit
includes credit by transfer, examination,
evaluation of prior learning experiences, and
valid work experience.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A Window into Wayland
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Academic Transcripts

• To obtain a Wayland academic transcript from the
  office of the registrar, Plainview, Texas, a
  student must
• Have completed at least one Wayland class with a
  passing score.
• Have a complete file on record including official
  transcript(s).
• Have a zero (0) account balance.
• Pay the appropriate transcript fee (5.00).
• Request Transcript in writing using the official
  transcript request form, which is available at
  any office and online.
• Transcripts take a minimum of two weeks to
  receive.

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Grade Policy

• Grades can be checked on individual I.Q. Web
  accounts.
• Student grades are maintained at the Fairbanks
  Campus. A student may come in to any office to
  receive course grades with picture I.D. At no
  time will student course grades be released over
  the phone or to a third party without written
  permission due to Federal Privacy requirements.

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Standards of Conduct

• Wayland proudly adheres to high standards of
  intellectual, personal, and spiritual values.
  Convinced that self-discipline is more desirable
  than outside force, and that the truly educated
  person must pursue what is right under all
  circumstances, Wayland charges each student with
  the obligation to preserve these standards.
• Each student enrolled at Wayland is responsible
  for reading and abiding by the rules and
  regulations as printed in the University Academic
  Catalog, Student Handbook, and student
  information sheets.

Classroom Contact Hours
All Wayland Fairbanks Campus terms are 11 weeks
in length with each course meeting for a total of
46 contact class hours. Break periods and
individual study time outside the class does not
count toward classroom hours.
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Learning Outcomes at Wayland

• Wayland Baptist Universitys accrediting agency,
  the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (SACS), mandates that a record of the learning
  outcomes attained during the Bachelor of Science
  in Occupational Education (BSOE) program be
  maintained by the student and Wayland Baptist
  University. These outcomes will be tracked
  through student portfolios, college or university
  transcripts, capstone courses, tests, exit
  interviews, employer surveys, and other sources.
  Outcomes attained at Wayland will be tracked and
  documented by the student, staff, and faculty.
  Guidance for maintaining these records will be
  promulgated through newsletters, counseling
  sessions and classroom activities.

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Attendance Policy

• Students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University
  should make every effort to attend all classes.
  All absences must be explained to the
  satisfaction of the instructor, who will decide
  if the omitted work may be made up.
• Any student who misses 25 (normally more than 2
  sessions) of the regularly scheduled class
  meetings will receive a grade of F for that
  course. If a student is going to be absent for
  more than 25 of the classes, they may withdraw
  before the sixth week to avoid receiving a
  failing grade.
• When a student reaches a number of absences
  considered to be excessive by the instructor, the
  instructor will so advise the student and file an
  Unsatisfactory Progress Report with the Campus
  Dean.
• Additional attendance policies for each course
  can be further defined by the instructor in the
  course syllabus.
• If an instructor fails to appear or fails to send
  notice of arrival within the first 30 minutes of
  a class period, students may leave without
  incurring an absence.
• The student may petition the Campus Dean for
  exceptions to the above stated policies.

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Plagiarism

• Intellectual integrity and truthfulness are
  fundamental to scholarship. Scholars, whether
  performing as students or as teachers, are
  engaged in a search for truth. Plagiarism is a
  form of cheating and also a form of thievery. It
  is a breech of scholarly responsibility,
  unethical, and illegal. Plagiarism occurs when a
  student fails to give proper credit when
  information is quoted or paraphrased.
  Carelessness is no excuse. If there is any doubt
  about what constitutes plagiarism in any
  particular class, a student should consult the
  professor before submitting the paper in question.

Smoking/Drinking
Wayland Baptist University is a smoke and alcohol
free environment. Smoking, use of tobacco
products, or alcoholic beverages is not permitted
in any classroom. Smoking or use of tobacco
products is only permitted outside the buildings.
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Student Appeals

• The process for student appeals or grievances is
  detailed in the University Policies and
  Procedures Manual and Student Handbook. This
  manual is readily available in the Wayland Campus
  office.
• Typically, the appeal process begins with the
  instructor. If a satisfactory decision is not
  rendered, the process continues through the
  Campus Dean and the Vice President for Academic
  and Student Services, Main Campus.
• A student experiencing discriminatory or sexual
  harassing behavior by peers, instructors, or
  staff should directly contact the Campus Dean
  immediately.

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Drop/Add A Class

• A student is considered having officially
  withdrawn from a course ONLY after he or she has
  notified the Wayland Albuquerque Campus staff IN
  WRITING and paid all accounts. Students are
  required to complete a Change of Program Form in
  order to officially Drop, Withdraw, or Add a
  class. Failure to complete the proper paperwork
  can result in a failing grade or no grade for a
  class completed. Please notify the Wayland staff
  if your name is not listed on a class roster in
  which you feel you have properly enrolled.
• VERY IMPORTANT - If you simply stop going to
  class, and you have not withdrawn from the class,
  you may receive a failing grade because you did
  not notify the Campus Dean in writing that you
  wished to drop the class or fill out an official
  drop form.
• SPEAK WITH A COUNSELOR IF YOU NOTICE ANY
  DISCREPANCIES ON A GRADE LETTER IMMEDIATELY,
  CHANGES MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE IF YOU WAIT FOR MORE
  THAN ONE TERM TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE!

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Contact Information

• For a problem in a degree plan Students should
  direct problems within their degree plan to an
  academic advisor. Please do not bypass the
  advisor by calling Main Campus. This action may
  prolong solving the problem, as all bypassed
  inquiries will be re-directed back to the
  Fairbanks Campus advisors. The Campus Dean is
  also available to assist in degree plan problems.
• For financial aid problems Students
  experiencing financial aid problem should meet
  with a Financial Aid Advisor. Adrienne Ware is
  the current FA advisor.
• For account problems Students experiencing
  accounts problem may direct these issues to the
  Campus Administrative Assistant of Student
  Services. If a student is unable to pay the
  balance on a past-due account, the student should
  call the Administrative Assistant of Student
  Services and arrange a payment plan. Adrienne
  Ware is the current Administrative Assistant of
  Student Services .

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Evaluations

• Wayland believes in continuous evaluation to
  assess its academic programs. As such, all
  Wayland students can anticipate evaluation
  activities both during and outside class. Testing
  areas may include the general education core,
  major field, and student opinion surveys. Test
  and survey data are used to help improve Wayland
  programs.
• Students are also asked to evaluate instructors
  and library resources for each class. These
  surveys are sent directly to the Office of
  Institutional Research and Effectiveness in
  Plainview. Instructors and the Campus Dean
  receive summary reports for each class and are
  never allowed to see individual evaluation sheets.

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GRADUATION
Commencement is a very special part of the
Wayland experience. Graduation gives graduates,
families, friends, and the Wayland faculty and
staff the opportunity to celebrate the
achievement of an important academic milestone.
Graduates must apply for graduation about 3
months in advance of the ceremony date. For
further information regarding graduation
requirements, speak with your academic advisor.
Graduation application deadlines are posted on
the Fairbanks web site.
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CONCLUSION

• For more information about the degree programs
  with Wayland Baptist University and how to
  complete the BSOE degree, please contact an
  academic advisor at the Fairbanks Campus offices
  nearest you

• Eielson Office, [phone], fax (907)
  372-3244 2623 Wabash Ave, Suite 109,
  Eielson AFB, AK 99702
• Ft. Wainwright Office, [phone], fax (907)
  356-2439 Bldg 2107 Montgomery Rd., PO Box
  35189, Ft. W, AK 99703

Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist
University. We are committed to serving your
educational and professional development
needs Fairbanks Campus Homepage Main Campus
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Orientation Memo
A memo certifying that you have viewed this
orientation is given to you by the Academic
Advisor at enrollment of ORIE 0001. Once you have
viewed this orientation, please fill out the memo
and turn it into the Fairbanks Campus office. If
you do not have the memo certifying that you have
viewed this orientation, go to the WBU-Fairbanks
web page (http//www.wbu.edu/a/a06b01/fb/new.htm)
and print off a copy to sign and submit to your
Academic Advisor.
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