Web orientation launched

-- Sandy Sweep

Metropolitan State University continues to offer more online courses and programs. For those students completing their degree programs online, attending the mandatory on-campus New Student Orientation is a difficult task. “We are going to ask for feedback from these online students to make improvements to the next version,” states Phyllis Webster, online program advisor for Metropolitan State University.

An online orientation is currently available, but only to business students. Metropolitan State University is updating this to include students accepted to online programs such as law enforcement and nursing. Online programming and IT staff will seek feedback from these students to make improvements for future versions.

In an effort to continually improve the online orientation experience, components will include student assistance in degree program planning, information about university and student resources, student rights and responsibilities and information on accessing the extensive library information services that are available on the Web.

Additionally, students will receive instruction on how to best register for courses that are both appropriate for their skill level and also apply toward their degree requirements. Interactive exercises that inform the student about university programs and resources will also be available and something that can be a constant referral.

The online orientation will be interactive but at this time, not a “live” session. “However,” insists Webster, “students who have additional questions are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate resource or their academic advisor.”

Webster further added, “We are always looking for students to give us feedback on the online orientation project throughout its progress. If there are any student volunteers, please contact me at Phyllis.Webster@metrostate.edu.”

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