Title: Wayland Baptist University
1Wayland Baptist University
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- ORIE 0001
- New Student Orientation
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Updated September 2009
2Preface
- Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist University
for your educational pursuits. The New Student
Orientation (ORIE 0001) is designed to
familiarize you with what 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 20 minutes to view.
3Mission of the University System
- Wayland Baptist University exists to educate
students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused and distinctively Christian
environment for professional success, lifelong
learning, and service to God and humankind.
Hawaii Campus Mission Statement
We seek to serve the Lord by offering quality
education in a Christian environment and with
Aloha spirit. We further seek to provide
practical and meaningful instruction and
encouragement that will lead to professional
advancement and enriched lives. Aloha Ke Akua.
4A few words from the Dean
Welcome to Wayland Hawaii! We hope that you
find your Wayland experience to be a blessing to
you as well as a quality experience in higher
education.In 2008, our main campus of Wayland
Baptist University celebrated its 100th
anniversary, and this year (2009) we are
celebrating the 30th anniversary of our Hawaii
Campus. This Hawaii Campus was the first
satellite campus for Wayland outside of Texas,
and we are proud to be a part of that. It is our
hope that you feel a part of Waylands spirit,
too, as you connect with WBU at any of its
campuses.There are many ways in which we ask
for feedback from all our stakeholders. For
example, we do take seriously student completion
of faculty evaluations after each class. Your
feedback is an invaluable component of our
improvement process. I will read each evaluation
to gain open feedback concerning teachers,
classes, and text.. Of course, the responses to
these surveys are held in strict confidence. I
am pleased with our success and look with
anticipation to what new opportunities are out
there for us. Our success is a direct result of
the input from you, our students, staff, and
faculty. I will continue to strive for ways to
serve you better. Great things are happening at
WBU-Hawaii. Be a part of it. There is a degree of
difference!Aloha Ke Akua,Dr. Tod Outlaw
Interim Executive Director and Dean
5University 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 14 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 Kenya, Africa. - 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.
6Application Process
- Congratulationsyou have already begun the
application process and this Orientation is part
of it. - The following documents are required
- All undergraduate students must complete the
following forms - Application for Admission
- Official transcript from most recent institution
attended - Credit Agreement
- Orientation/Catalog Acknowledgement
- Medical History proof of immunizations
- All degree-seeking students must also
complete the following - Request for degree plan
- Non-refundable Application Fee - 35
- -Official transcripts from the military and all
colleges or universities attended, even if no
credit was granted - - Survey Information
7Evaluation of Transfer Credit
- The academic advisors at Wayland Baptist
University-Hawaii Campus prepare unofficial
evaluations of previous academic, military, and
other credit. Official evaluations are completed
at the Plainview Campus upon receipt of a
students official transcripts and documentation.
This process normally takes 4-6 weeks once all
transcripts are received. - The Official degree plan, issued by Plainview, 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.
8Registering for Classes
- In order to register for classes you must
- Have a completed Application Packet on file.
- Turn in a signed Enrollment Contract 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!
9Text Books
- PONO 'UHANE BOOKSTORE
- Both new and used Textbooks are available prior
to each term for the face to face classes. Buy
back specials are announced each term. - Virtual Campus texts must be purchased on line.
- Hours of Operation
- Monday- Friday 930am 530pm
- Closed weekends and Major Holidays
- Visit the website for current text books, gifts,
Christian books, DVDs, gift cards, artwork,
Wayland memorabilia, school supplies, WBU wear
and more! - www.wbu.edu/hi
10FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Tuition and Fees
- Payment Plan
- Refund Policies
- Financial Aid Programs
11Tuition and Fees
- Undergraduate tuition 192 per semester hour.
Most classes are 3 semester hours or 603 per
class. - Undergraduate On-line tuition 276 per semester
hour. Most classes are 3 semester hours or
855 per class. - Tech Fee A 9.00/ semester hour Technology fee
will be assessed for both in-house and Virtual
Campus classes. These funds will be used for
upgrading and maintaining computer technology,
web sites and student e-mail accounts. - 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 http//www.wbu.edu/ - Graduation fees Associate and Bachelors Degrees
75 (each) Associate and
Bachelors Degrees 105 (together) Masters
Degrees are 100 (each).
12Payment Plan Option
- Normally, payment for tuition and fees are
required at the time of registration. However, a
payment plan 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 financial aid TA students.) Tuition and
fees can be paid in three installments (see
below).
- PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- 1/3 of total tuition fees due at registration
- 1/3 of total tuition fees due within 30 days
the 1st day of class - 1/3 of total tuition fees due within 60 days
the 1st day of class - There is a 50 penalty for late payments
- Virtual campus and face to face classes have
separate dates - NOTE All students must submit a Credit
Agreement - as part of the Application Packet
13Payment of Account
- A students account balance from a previous term
must be paid in full on order to register for a
new term. Payments may be made by - ? Cash (Exact amount required)
- ? Check
- ? Money order
- ? Credit card (Visa, American Express,
MasterCard, or Discover). - 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. Prompt disbursement to eligible students
will be made when a credit remains and after
financial obligations to Wayland are paid. - NOTE A student account must be paid in full
before Wayland Baptist University will issue an
academic transcript or diploma.
14Refund Policy
In the event of withdrawal by a student in good
standing, because of illness or other reasons,
subject to review and approval by the
administration, a student will receive a refund
according to University Policy. Students MUST
submit a signed and dated drop form in order to
qualify for any tuition refunds. Fees are
not refundable after the first class meeting.
- 100 Refund of Tuition when a student drops a
course - ? Prior to the first class meeting
- ? For virtual campus courses, the first class
meeting is the 1st day of the - term (VC is considered a 10 week term)
- 75 Refund
- ? 1-4 days after the 1st class meeting of a 10
week term - ? 1-2 days after the 1st class meeting of the
terms 5 and 3 weeks in length - 25 Refund
- ? 5-12 days after the 1st class meeting for a 10
week term - ? 3-6 days after the 1st class meeting of the
terms 5 and 3 weeks in length - 0 Refund
- ? 13 days and beyond after 1st class meeting for
a 10 week term - ? 7 days after the 1st class meeting of the
terms 5 and 3 weeks in length -
- No refund is available for audited classes.
- A 10.00 administrative fee will be charged for
processing each course - dropped. This fee is waived for drops before
the term has started.
15Financial Aid Programs
- Approximately 90 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 488-8570 ext 224 or ext
225.
- Financial Aid Programs available to Wayland
students who qualify - Federal Financial Aid
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Spouse Tuition Assistance
- V.A. Educational Benefits
- Employer Assistance
- Scholarships
For more information see the web site
http//www.wbu.edu/hi/ - Financial Aid link
16Federal Financial Aid
- The basic types of Federal Aid available through
the Hawaii Campus are - ? Pell Grants (undergraduate only)
- ? Stafford Loans
- ? Perkins Loans
- ? Plus Loans (parent loans)
- 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 results will be
e-mailed to students in the form of a Student Aid
Report (SAR). This SAR should be reviewed by the
student for accuracy. The school code for Wayland
is 003663. - 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 and officially admitted to
WBU. Forms can be found at http//www.edu/hawaii
/ Follow the financial aid links. - 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.
17Military Tuition Assistance (T.A.)
- The military normally pays 100 of all tuition
and lab fees for active duty members. Students
using this form of Tuition Assistance (TA) must
turn in authorization paperwork with their
registration each term. Normally, TA paperwork
is available through your Education Center or
on-line. 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 (STAP). Eligibility is determined by
the Air Force Education Center at 449-3119.
18Military Spouse Tuition Assistance Program
- Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
(MyCAA) - Program Sponsor Office of the Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense for Military Community
Family Policy (DUSD/MCFP) - Program Description The Department of Defenses
expanded Military Spouse Career Advancement
Accounts (MyCAA) program is now offering up to
6,000 to military spouses who are interested in
pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials
leading to careers in high growth, high demand
portable career fields. - Go to the following site for more information
https//aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa
19V.A. Educational Benefits
- To use V.A. Benefits at WBU
- Provide copy of Certificate of Eligibility to WBU
- To determine your qualifying benefit, visit
http//www.gbill.va.gov/ - For those using VA education benefits other than
- Vocational Rehab or Post 9/11
- The WBU certifying official will send your
enrollment contract to the Regional Processing
Office (RPO) electronically during the first week
of class. - The VA may take up to 6-8 weeks to process your
request and forward payment directly to you . - Student needs to verify their enrollment
(1-877-823-2378) at the end of each month
enrolled in class before payment is made to you. - Student covers all tuition, fees, and other
expenses to WBU via payment plan or payment in
full at time of registration.
20VA Educational Benefit cont
- For those using Vocational Rehab or Post 9/11
- VA education benefits
- The WBU certifying official will send your
enrollment contract to the Regional Processing
Office (RPO) electronically during the first week
of class. - The VA may take up to 6-8 weeks to process your
request and forward payment to the University - The student does not need to verify enrollment
- Vocational Rehab (Ch 31) students- contact
Henrique Regina (hregina_at_wbu.edu or call 488-8570
ext 225) to ensure all paper work has been turned
in for each term. - Post 9/11 (Ch 33) VA will make payment for
tuition fees directly to WBU - Book reimbursement expense and Basic Allowance
for Housing (BAH) will be paid directly to the
student - Any class and /or fees that exceed the state
limit are the responsibility of the student - E-mail Kristen Guittap (guittapk_at_wbu.edu) to
request copy of VA Benefits at WBU-HI for more
detailed information - It is the students responsibility to properly
communicate with the certifying officials when
enrolling and/or dropping a class.
21Employer 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,
fees,
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.
22Degree Programs
- The Hawaii Campus of Wayland Baptist University
currently offers the following degrees - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Bachelor of Science in
- Occupational Education (BSOE) prior to 2009-10
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 2009-10
- Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCM)
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
on-line - Master of Management (MAM)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Christian Ministry (MCM)
- Master of Counseling (MAC)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
23THE BAS DEGREE
This could be your degree!
24- The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is
designed to accommodate a diverse number of needs
for working adult-learners. Several majors are
available and will be covered in future slides.
Options are built into each degree program plan
to maximize credits for students including prior
college course work, work experience, and ACE
accredited work training. - The information which follows will enable you to
interpret and follow the BAS 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.
25Degree Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), a
student must complete the following requirements
- Complete as a minimum, 124 semester hours of a
degree plan course work, which includes - 43 hours in General Education Core
- 36 hours in a Major field of study
- 24 hours of Professional Development course work
- 12 hours Experiential Professional Development
(Work - Experience) or upper level course work in lieu
of work experience - 9 hours of Electives
Complete at least 31 Wayland credits hours for
residency
- 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
26Majors Available
Business Administration
Applied Science
Human Services
Religion
Justice Administration
Management
Career Technology Education
- 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 .
27BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Business Degree for people on the GO!
28Business Administration Major
- The Business Administration Major is designed to
help students enhance their knowledge ,
analytical abilities, and critical thinking
skills in a practical, business administration
field. The accounting, economics, management,
law, and organizational curriculum is intended to
build upon previous educational and practical
experience, to develop a business administrative
career.
Specializations available in the Business
Administration Major include General
Business Health Care Administration Human
Resource Management Technical Management
Others
29Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in General Business
The Specialization in General Business is
designed to prepare those who want to pursue a
career in business. The curriculum focuses on
marketing, management, business law, information
systems and computer applications. This major is
intended to build upon previous educational and
practical business experience, adding training in
business administration.
Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Human Resource Management
The Specialization in Human Resource Management
is specifically for those who have a minimum of
12 semester hours of HR management credit. This
specialization is intended to build upon previous
educational and practical experience, adding
training in the business administration for those
working towards management positions in human
resource or administrative fields. Its focus is
on human resources, organizational behavior,
structure and process, as well as informational
systems.
30Business 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, health care law,
delivery systems, marketing, administration
organization of health care facilities, and more.
Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Technical Management
The Specialization in Technical Management is
specifically for those who have a minimum of 12
semester hours of hands-on, technical credit.
This specialization is intended to build upon
previous educational and practical technical
experience, adding training in the business
administration for those working towards
management positions in technical or
administrative fields.
31HUMAN SERVICES
People helping people.
32Human 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.
Early Childhood Development Specialization-
Students further concentrate on preschool
literacy, phonics, curriculum and planning, care,
health , safety and nutrition and child
development.
33JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Help keep our Society Safe
34Justice Administration Major
- The Justice Administration Major is designed to
prepare students for entry into or to sharpen an
existing knowledge base in a career in municipal,
state, or national law enforcement. Job training
related to these fields may also be applied in
this major. Studies of Criminal law and
criminology, the American legal system, cultural
diversity, public administration, ethics, with
practical aspects in community relations,
forensics, deviance, juvenile delinquency,
dispute resolution are a few of the courses of
study available.
35MANAGEMENT
- Leading Businesses Organizations
36Management Major
- This major prepares students for a professional
career in management and helps them face
challenges in the new millennium. Business law,
ethics, dynamics of leadership, HR management
and organizational behavior are a few of the core
offerings. It is a practical and convenient way
to complete an education tailored for current
managers as well as aspiring leaders while
preparing the student for graduate studies.
37RELIGION
- Biblical Study Practical Ministry
38Religion Major
- Pastors, Church Directors, Missionaries to
foreign countries, Bible Study and Sunday school
teachers, laymen, and those interested in
increasing their biblical, theological,
historical, educational and practical knowledge
in religion will be challenged by this BAS
degree. Up to 12 credits from ministry
experience can be transferred into this degree
program. There are many directions this major
may take depending on the students passion.
39CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
- Training for the Trades Industry
40Career Technology Education Major
- This major is designed to build upon previous
education and experience in a technical field.
Teachers and trainers in the technical fields are
well suited for this degree. Curriculum includes
professional roles and responsibilities,
instruction and assessment, designing, delivering
and managing instruction, developing aims and
objectives of workforce development, human
relations for technical instructors and more.
41Applied Science
You have learned things no classroom could ever
teach younow get credit for it.
42Applied Science Major
- This major is an individualized program designed
to enable students who have previous ACE
accredited academic, professional or technical
education to work toward their baccalaureate
degree. Possible specializations within the
Applied Science major include aviation
mechanics, logistics, management information
systems, administration, avionics, drafting
technology, electronics technology, foreign
languages, law enforcement, fire science, and
various other technical and academic fields. The
list of possibilities is long, with over 164
different specializations. Check with an
academic advisor for the best major to meet your
degree needs.
Applied Science Major with a Specialization in
Education, Training and Development
This specialization is designed for training
professionals in the corporate setting, such as
instructors, technical writers, and educational
consultants.
43Bachelor of 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. The Wayland degree will provide
pre-seminary training for those planning to enter
religious graduate programs. Major requirements
are divided into the biblical, historical,
theological, educational, religious, and
practical areas.
44THE DEGREE PLAN
Your map to the future!
45Top 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.
46General Education
The General Education portion of the degree
program is what makes the BAS a liberal arts
education. It includes English, History, Math,
Science, Foreign Language, Religion, Political
Science, Communications, Computer Science, and
Physical Education credits. This section is
often referred to as the GE Requirements, is
somewhat standardized from school to school.
Speak to an academic counselor about any
questions you have regarding transfer credit into
this area.
47Graduate Exit Seminar
- The Graduate Exit Seminar (GRAD 4101) is required
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 an assessment in you major field of
study and general education. Additionally,
students will assess their professional growth
and development, build a resume and portfolio,
discuss interviewing techniques and reflect on
their education at Wayland.
48Major 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.
49Elective or Minor
- All BAS students must complete 9 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 instead of elective credit. The minor must
contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of upper
division credit. (see an academic advisor for
details)
50Practicum/Internship Professional Development
The Experiential Professional Development 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 BAS
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.
51Transfer Credit
- Wayland Baptist University accepts transfer
credit to the BAS program from any regionally
accredited college or university. Students can
test out of a maximum of 42 semester hours of
CLEP or DANTES test credits. 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.
52Residency Requirements
All Wayland students, seeking a degree in
Associates of Applied Science (AAS) and/or
Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS), 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 18 semester hours.
Residency hours may be completed at any time in a
students program and at any Wayland location or
through Wayland Virtual Campus courses.
Non-resident credit includes credit by transfer,
test examination credit, evaluation of prior
learning assessment, and valid work experience.
53POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A Window into Wayland
54Academic Transcripts
- To obtain a Wayland academic transcript from the
office of the registrar 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. - For on-line request, go to www.wvu.edu
-
- Transcripts take a minimum of two weeks to
receive.
55Grade Policy
- Students may check their grades after the term by
visiting the WBU website IQWEB and logging onto
the IQ web page with their Power Campus number
and pass word. - Student grades are maintained at the Hawaii
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.
56Standards 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.
Classroom Contact Hours
Most Wayland Baptist Hawaii-Campus terms are 10,
5, 3 weeks in length with each course meeting
from 530 PM. until 1000 PM. See schedule for
details and exact dates. Break periods and
individual study time outside the class do not
count toward classroom hours.
57Learning 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 Applied
Science (BAS) 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.
58Attendance 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.
59Plagiarism
- 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.
60Student 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 on line in the
Student Handbook. Open link Student Handbook - Typically, the appeal process begins with the
instructor. If a satisfactory decision is not
rendered, the process continues through the
Executive Director/ 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 Executive
Director/ Campus Dean immediately.
61Drop/Add a class
- A student is considered having officially
withdrawn from a course ONLY after he or she has
notified the Wayland Hawaii Campus staff IN
WRITING and paid all accounts. Students are
required to complete a Change of Schedule Request
in order to officially Drop, Withdraw, or switch
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 Executive Director/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!
62 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 Hawaii
Campus advisors. - For financial aid problems Students
experiencing financial aid problem should meet
with a Financial Aid Advisor at the Aiea Campus.
- For account problems Students experiencing
account problems should direct these issues to
the Campus financial assistant. If a student is
unable to pay the balance on a past-due account,
the student should call the Campus financial aid
office immediately.
63Evaluations
- 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
for each class. These surveys are sent directly
to the Office of Institutional Research and
Effectiveness in Plainview. Instructors and the
Executive Director/ Campus Dean receive summary
reports for each class and are never allowed to
see individual evaluation sheets.
64WBU web site
http//www.wbu.edu/
- Students can
- View Grades
- View inventory of textbooks Books
- View campus classifieds (see Pono Uhane
bookstore to list textbooks and sell items) - Access Blackboard/ IQ web
- View Course syllabi and instructor data
- Enroll in Face to Face as well as Virtual Campus
(on-line) classes.
65GRADUATION
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 5
months in advance of the ceremony date. For
further information regarding graduation
requirements, speak with your academic advisor or
Graduation Coordinator. Graduation application
deadlines are posted on the Hawaii web site.
66Graduating with honors
- A student graduating with the baccalaureate
degree who has been in residence for at least 60
semester hours, has earned a cumulative GPA of
3.50 or greater on all work taken at Wayland, and
who meets the required GPA for all work including
non transfer and transfer work is eligible for
graduation with Latin honors. - Latin honor designations include the following
- Honor Designation Required Cumulative GPA
- Cum Laude (with Honors) 3.50 to 3.69 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) 3.70 to 3.89
GPA - Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) 3.90 or
above GPA - Graduation honors may be awarded to students
graduating with the baccalaureate degree if at
least 60 semester hours of credit with letter
grades (A,B,C, etc.) from all sources have been
earned, and if they have achieved a GPA of 3.50
or greater on all work taken at Wayland and if
they meet the required GPA for all work
including transfer work. Honor designations
include the following - Honor Designation Required Cumulative GPA
- Certificate of Honor 3.50 to 3.98
- Certificate of Distinction 3.99 to 4.0
67CONCLUSION
- For more information about the degree programs
with Wayland Baptist University and how to
complete the BAS degree, please contact an
academic advisor at the Hawaii Campus office
nearest you
- Aiea Office 99-080 Kauhale St., D-14, Aiea,
Hawaii, 96701, 808.488.8570 and fax
808.488.8576 - Camp Smith 808.222.9407 ? Schofield
.808.624.4407 - Hickam AFB .808.422.6777 ? Tripler 808.833.2001
- Kaneohe MCBH 808.254.6264
- Pearl Harbor 808.422.6688
Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist
University. We are committed to serving your
educational and professional development
needs. Hawaii Campus Homepage click here Main
Campus Homepage click here
68Orientation Memo
A memo certifying that you have viewed this
orientation is included in the Application
Packet, and is required for enrollment at Wayland
Baptist University. Please fill out the memo and
turn it into your academic advisor with your
Application for Admission and other required
Admission paperwork. If you do not have the memo
certifying that you have viewed this orientation,
go to the Hawaii web page http//www.wbu.edu/hi
and print off a copy to sign and submit to your
Academic Advisor.
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