ODU Virginia Beach Student Meet and Greet

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1 ODU Virginia Beach Student Meet and Greet

2 Agenda 2 Student Orientation Introduction to the Virginia Beach Center University Services offered at the Center Advising Services & Support Enrollment Services Student Engagement & Success Programs Testing Services & Special Needs Accommodated Learning Commons Student Computer Lab Writing Center Career Development Services Tutorial Services Parking Services Wellness Programs Points of Contact

3 3 Student Orientation Intro to the Virginia Beach Center John Costanzo, Associate Director

4 Old Dominion University's Regional Higher Education Centers serve as local gateways to the University, providing: 4 Accessible, high quality education in three convenient locations Peninsula, Tri-Cities and Virginia Beach Select graduate and undergraduate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs offered in traditional, web-based, and hybrid formats State-of-the-art academic facilities that offer resources to foster success and accelerate degree completion especially among commuter, transfer, and adult students who navigate our transportationchallenged area Conference, training and professional development space for academic departments, local school divisions, municipalities, businesses and non-profits

5 Old Dominion University Higher Education Centers - Overview 5 Top bachelor degree programs: Business Management Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Preparation Psychology Top master degree programs: Elementary Education Engineering Management Nursing Public Administration Secondary Education

6 Advising Services & Support 6 Undecided Students John Costanzo (Academic Advisor, Undeclared ) Phone: Office: 146-C jcostanz@odu.edu College of Arts and Letters Art/Art Studio - Patricia Edwards Phone: Office: 273 paedward@odu.edu Communication - Dr. Thomas Socha (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 205 tsocha@odu.edu English - Katherine Jackson (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 201 kjackson@odu.edu IDS-Teacher Preparation Katherine Jackson (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 201 kjackson@odu.edu Linguistics - Beth Backes (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 245B bbackes@odu.edu Philosophy - Dr. Rodney Evans Phone: Office: 271 revans@odu.edu Sociology & IDS-Work & Professional Studies - Dr. Daniel O Leary (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 265 doleary@odu.edu Strome College of Business Advising - BusinessAdvising@odu.edu Phone: Constant Hall (Main Campus) Finance - Dennis Harvey Phone: Office: 243B dharvey@odu.edu

7 Advising Services & Support 7 Darden College of Education Communication Disorders & Special Education - C.J. Butler (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 267 cbutler@odu.edu STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education and Professional Studies - Linda Pond (Degree Program Advisor) Elem/Mid School Ed Pre K-6, Pre K-6 with initial licensure, Licensure only-elem Ed Pre K-6 Phone: Office: 263 lpond@odu.edu College of Health Sciences MS Nurse Anesthesia Program - Dr. Nate Apatov (Director), Karen Gillikin (Assistant Director), Adrienne Hartgerink (Assistant Director), Chad Driscoll (Anesthesia Simulation Instructor) Phone: Office: 206 napatov@odu.edu College of Sciences Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Joyce Strain, Phone: Office: 261 jstrain@odu.edu Psychology - Dr. Jason Parker (Degree Program Advisor) Phone: Office: 243B jparker@odu.edu

8 University Services offered at the Center 8

9 Enrollment Services 9 Got Questions?? Enrollment Services has answers! Admissions Transfer Services Registration Domicile Financial Aid Advising

10 Upcoming Special Events at ODU-Virginia Beach 10

11 Previous Student Events 11

12 Meyera Oberndorf Learning Commons Desk Student Support 12

13 Computer Lab 13 Information Technology Services supports ODU Virginia Beach student computer lab. One ITS student worker is available during normal hours of operation to assist with general questions and problems. Equipment; 5 x 21.5 imacs 5 x Wyse Thin Clients 30 x Dell 9020 Windows Computers 1 Xerox MFD printer 1 Scanner Normal hours of operation our; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 8:00am 10:00pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am 12:00 am (new hours) Saturday 8:00am 5:30pm

14 Testing Services 14

15 Writing Virginia Beach 17 The Writing Center provides free assistance to currently enrolled ODU students in all stages of the writing process. Services include: Scheduled appointments and walk-ins A 45 minute appointment with a graduate tutor once per week. Online appointments for distance-learning students (conducted via WebEx). Fall 2017 Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10am 3pm Wednesday 12pm 7pm Log on to odu.mywconline.com, wc-vb@odu.edu, or call to schedule an appointment. VB Writing Center, Room 160B. Free help at all stages of the writing process: Brainstorming Organization Focus Development Revision Style

16 Career Development Virginia Beach 16 Career Development Services satellite office is located inside the Learning Commons, Room 146. Students and alumni have access to free career assistance available via 2-way live audio and video or face-to-face. Career Assistance Resources include: Resumes Cover Letters Interviewing Internships Full and part-time job search Contact information for a CDS Liaison or cybercoach@odu.edu Visit the Career Development Services website for more information.

17 Tutoring Services (Main Campus) 17 Peer Educator Program Consists of trained peer tutors, mentors and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) leaders. Services are free of charge. Courses supports See the Peer Educator Program website for a list of supported courses. Math & Science Resource Center Offers free tutoring and support with Chemistry, Psychology, and Mathematics See their website for a complete listing of supported classes.

18 Parking Virginia Beach 18 Parking Services is located in Room 119 Services include: Purchase parking passes online or in-person General Parking information Contact parking@odu.edu or call

19 Wellness Virginia Beach 19 ODU Virginia Beach and Recreation and Wellness have teamed up to provide students with a monthly wellness program. Wellness Wave is scheduled from 2:30-3:00pm (Biometrics) 3:00-4:00pm (Physical Activity) Tuesday, September 12 & 26 Tuesday, October 10 & 24 Tuesday, November 7 & 21 Tuesday, December 5 & 12

20 Top reasons why students choose to take classes at the Centers: 20 Convenient Location Available Parking Spaces Easy Access to Building Small Campus Community & Classes Registration Assistance, Section Availability & Advanced Technology Helpful & Knowledgeable Staff Accessible Faculty Learning Commons with Abundant Computers & Resources On-Site Textbook Sales

21 Points of Contact Learning Commons Staff and Resources 21 Learning Commons Staff Group Main phone number Associate Director for Student Enrollment, John Costanzo, Enrollment Services Coordinator, Sharon Conaway, Enrollment Services Assistant, Chantel Ross, Learning Commons Desk Coordinator Testing Services Coordinator, Joe Blanchard, Resources Writing Center or call Career Development Services or call Peer Educator Program - Math & Science Resource Center Parking Services - parking@odu.edu or call Wellness Wave (Recreation and Wellness) lrmayes@odu.edu

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