Spring Newsletter by Brad Govender

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What’s your Major?

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Introducing the ATSC

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Student Spotlight

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You received an extension ‐ now what?

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This newsle er is a joint eﬀort between students and staﬀ of Everest University Online. Any feedback sugges ons or ideas for our next issue can be sent directly via email to socialmediatpa@cci.edu socialmediatpa@cci.edu. This newsle er is housed on our Facebook Docs, click here for easy access : h h p://docs.com/@EverestOnline Thank you and enjoy! Brad Govender

Top Ten Brain Foods

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Online Communi es Specialist

Career Services

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Tech Tips

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Deciphering the audit sheet

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Audit Sheet

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What’s Your Major? Spotlight: Business Programs, Associate and Bachelor’s Wri en by: Danisha Bethune Business Programs offered at Everest University Online: Business – Business Administra on concentra on, AS Business – Business Administra on concentra on, BS Business – Management concentra on, AS Business – Management concentra on, BS Business – Marke ng concentra on, AS Business – Marke ng concentra on, BS Business – Interna onal Business concentra on, AS Business – Interna onal Business concentra on, BS Each business program has a specific focus for students and gives them the training they need to succeed in their chosen career path. The associate programs offer introductory business courses and other finance classes. The bachelor’s programs have many upper‐level business classes and a variety of business‐related elec ve courses to choose from. “Everest’s curriculum helps to prepare graduates for their desired career field by allowing students to take more elec ve courses in their desired field,” said Jonta Men on, admissions representa ve. The Business Administra on associate program focuses on developing skills that revolve around entry‐level posi ons in office management or small‐business management. Students will learn various skills, such as management, business principles and general accoun ng principles. The

Business Administra on bachelor’s program oﬀers even more business courses that focus on “management, investment, strategic planning and more.”* Management majors who are working on their associate degree will learn a number of management styles that will build their leadership skills for future job opportuni es. Bachelor’s degree ‐seeking students will take upper‐level management courses that will build on their current knowledge base. MAN4400‐Labor Rela ons and Collec ve Bargaining and MAR3503‐Consumer Behavior are two of the many classes oﬀered in this program.*

What’s Your Major? Con nued ... Marke ng students in the associate program will commitment will help anyone succeed in the workforce. “Business jobs are in every job market… learn management and marke ng principles. The courses include MAR1011‐Introduc on to customer service, administra ve, just to name a Marke ng, MAR2141‐Introduc on to Interna onal few, and can be entry‐level and above depending Marke ng, MAR2320‐Adver sing and upon experience and educa on,” said Dawn Bedell, MAR2720‐Marke ng on the Internet. Depending on career services representa ve. a student’s experience, entry‐level posi ons in this field may be available. The bachelor’s program *Source: 2011 Everest University course catalog oﬀers a variety of upper‐level marke ng courses; sales and promo on techniques are discussed as well to ensure a well‐rounded program experience. *Students interested in working in the foreign business field can a ain an Interna onal Business degree in either the associate or bachelor’s program. Students will learn the standards of interna onal management and finance in this program. Upon comple ng the associate degree, graduates will be prepared to work in entry‐level posi ons. Bachelor’s students will have the poten al to work (depending on their own work experience) in entry‐level and middle‐management posi ons within companies that have interna onal business opportuni es or rela onships. *These degrees oﬀer a range of poten al job opportuni es. The combina on of hard work, networking, previous job experience and

Introducing the Academic Tutoring & Success Center by James Nemeth, Academic Advisor Everest University has a resource specifically designed to assist students with ques ons they may have in their classes. This resource is the Academic Tutoring & Success Center (ATSC). The key features of the ATSC are: 

Webcam Webcam Tutoring Tutoring – Students can interact with a tutor live using a webcam. The purpose of webcam tutoring is to assist students with challenging classes such as Computer Applica ons, Strategies for Success, College Algebra, Principles of Accoun ng I and II, English Composi on I and II, Introduc on to Business Enterprise, Business Math and specific Medical Insurance Billing and Coding classes. Everest has academic success coaches available to assist students in APA forma ng, me management, academic mo va on, career planning, basic wri ng skills and general computer ques ons. Click here for a live demonstra on of how the webcam tutoring works.  Webinars Webinars – These slide presenta ons are based on relevant topics and other useful materials. Everest University has provided a monthly calendar to provide students the dates and mes of specific webinars. There is even a Webinar Descrip ons area to give a quick summary of the webinar topics. 

Everything APA Everything APA – This sec on contains exactly what it says, “Everything APA.” Here, students will find examples of general forma ng, proper reference cita on and APA sample papers. There is also a tutorial sec on featuring slideshows that give students a be er understanding of the APA format.

Introducing the Academic Tutoring & Success Center Con nued .. 

Video Tutorials Video Tutorials – This is the newest sec on of the ATSC and the one that is going to grow the most. Here, students can access videos that teach them more about basic func ons of the online classroom. Video topics include how to meet expecta ons as an online student and uploading files to the dropbox. These videos are available 24/7 for Everest University Online students.

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Everest Student Resources Everest Student Resources – The Everest Student Resources area is where students can review the online handbook, get assistance with me management and have their basic computer ques ons answered. Students who also want to brush up on Microso Oﬃce products can access the Microso Oﬃce training here.

The ATSC has a significant amount of informa on that benefits students. We’re very eager for you to give them a try and provide us with feedback as to how well they worked.

Jason Esworthy Downhill Skier and Everest University Online Student With three quarters of the course and six gates behind him, Jason Esworthy felt his le knee giving out as he approached the next gate. One pole flew two to three feet in the air as he slid through the gate holding onto his other pole. “Painwise… not pre y,” says Jason. Knowing he had to rise within the me limit or face automa c disqualifica on, Jason decided to use his remaining pole as a prop and walk up the mountain parallel for the lost pole. While not his finest hour (he will tell you his knee “twisted the total wrong direc on” when he went down), he did not give up. This determina on has made him not only a successful skier, but a successful Everest University Online (EUO) student as well. Star ng at age 12, Jason has been skiing for 16 years. In his youth, he also enjoyed track and field, bowling and swimming. Currently, he serves as the most senior member of his Special Olympics downhill skiing team, with the most events under his belt. When Jason originally began compe ng in the Special Olympics, he only competed against other athletes in Pennsylvania. Since then, due to low funding, the states of Delaware and Virginia have combined their Special Olympics with Pennsylvania. This has increased Jason’s compe on. Increased compe on has not hindered his success. In addi on to the many medals he has earned over his long skiing career, he pulled oﬀ the ul mate hat trick in 2011’s Winter Games. Downhill skiing includes three events: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom (otherwise known as “Super G”). A hat trick refers to a skier earning gold medals in all three events.

Con nued.. The diﬀerence between the three events includes total distance, distance between gates and total number of gates, with Super G having quadruple the number of gates of the Slalom. “[It] all comes down to how sharp your turn is and speed,” said Jason. Before the oﬃcial run, skiers prac ce the course in a free skate or loose up run. Jason uses both the discipline and me management he has learned in skiing as he pursues his associate degree in Computer Informa on Science. With two terms le , Jason has never failed a class or been placed on a Sa sfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status, despite working and training while in school. He chose the online environment to give him me for school within his busy schedule. He admi ed that he sent out a message advising his friends about sending him app invites on Facebook and nearly removed his page to prevent distrac on. During training season, he must complete most of his work on Mondays and Tuesdays with a li le me to check back in on Fridays. He has truly had to learn not to wait un l the last minute. Listening to his iPod at home is his favorite way to study. On his iPod, Jason has a mix of music, including country, rap, R&B and pop (this includes his favorite, Kelly Clarkson). During break week, he enjoys receiving his books early so he can review his materials before classes start. When not reading textbooks, Jason enjoys the Harry Po er series. For brain food, he snacks on anything from ice cream to raisins and sunflower seeds. The well‐known Everest commercial asking people to inquire with Everest “because you’re on the phone anyway” prompted Jason to call EUO. He did his homework before enrolling. A compe tor spoke nega vely about Everest but failed to follow through on its own promises. Jason said the EUO Admissions department was quick to reply and the Finance department was honest about pricing and loan informa on.

Con nued.. When asked about his least favorite part of school, he replied, “Everything’s been awesome.” With a li le more probing, he men oned his student advisor, Ma hew Wynn, has always assisted him through any difficul es. For example, Jason found Composi on was not his best subject, so Ma hew led him to webcam tutoring offered by EUO’s Academic Tutoring & Success Center. Someday, Jason wants to run his own Web page offering technical support services. Services would include both training and remote connec on support, allowing him to fully troubleshoot his customers’ issues. He enjoys administering networks, encryp ng wireless connec ons and almost anything computer‐related. When asked any computer ques on, his enthusiasm for and knowledge of his field were clear. The combina on of Jason’s determina on, discipline and knowledge, combined with his educa onal experience, should lead him to the success he desires.

You Received an Extension from Your Professor… Now What? By Tara Chafin Students rarely start the term thinking about filing extensions with their professors. However, events do occur that can make it diﬃcult for students to turn in an assignment on me; such events include star ng a class late or having a family emergency. According to the Everest University Online course catalog, with the instructor’s wri en consent, students some mes can turn in missed class assignments or quizzes. Even though a professor might extend this courtesy, it is important for students to remember a endance requirements to avoid being dropped from their class(es). Everest University Online requires students to par cipate in their classes weekly by mee ng certain criteria. Failure to meet the requirements can cause a student to be dropped from one or more classes. The requirements for mee ng par cipa on on a weekly basis include: • Pos ng at least twice to a relevant class discussion board or teamwork • Comple ng a quiz • Comple ng a homework assignment

Con nued.. Even if an extension is granted for a homework assignment or quiz, it is the student’s responsibility to make

sure he or she has par cipated in class discussions to avoid being dropped from classes. Once a student has been dropped from a class, he or she will receive a W (withdrawal) grade in that class. Depending on a student’s grade point average and rate of progress, W grades can have a nega ve impact on a student’s academic standing with the university. Once a student has been dropped from all classes, there is no other op on than to wait at least 45 days to re‐enter the university through the Re‐Entry department. Receiving extensions can be helpful to students during a tough week, but it should be used sparingly and only when there are no other op ons available to complete coursework on me. If students receive an extension, it is their responsibility to make sure they have met at least one of the above criteria to be counted as present in their class for that week. In addi on to discussing the extension with a professor, students who are unclear or have ques ons about the par cipa on or a endance requirements should reach out to their academic advisor if they plan on missing more than one week of class. Important Tips to Remember:  

The class period runs from Sunday through Saturday of each week of the course The weekly deadline for par cipa on and turning in assignments is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Saturday  Remember that receiving an extension is at the discre on of your professor  When asking for an extension or assistance from your professor, remember to communicate in a professional manner. Ensure your grammar and spelling are correct and that your tone is appropriate

by Beth Shaw As a student, it’s very important that you feed your mind by reading and studying the course materials. But did you know that it’s also important to feed your brain? Studies show that certain foods called “brain foods” can help improve memory, mood, concentra on and overall clarity. Brain foods tend to be complex carbohydrates. The molecules in the foods are longer than those in simple carbohydrates. These longer molecules take a longer me to digest and break down in our bodies. Unlike sugar, we don’t experience a “crash” eﬀect when ea ng them. They oﬀer a more balanced energy level — perfect for study and schoolwork me. These brain foods are good for you; they serve as snacks while you study or par cipate in the online classroom. These 10 foods nourish both the body and the mind!

Whole grain foods. Whole grain foods. Whole grains can be found in breads, cereals, barley and popcorn and are also high in Vitamin B6, an important brain vitamin. Walnuts. Walnuts. The walnut looks a lot like the human brain, and it’s no wonder that this nut is great for you! Walnuts are chock full of protein and Vitamin E and Vitamin B6. They are excellent for the nervous system and contain Omega‐3 fa y acids that help nutrients pass through cells and move waste eﬃciently. Blueberries. Both delicious and nutri Blueberries ous, this li le berry has compounds that turn on key systems in the brain aiding other proteins to improve memory and cogni ve, or mental, skills. Blueberries also help with age‐related condi ons such as Alzheimer’s and demen a. Sunflower seeds. Just as many nuts can boost mood and brainpower, seeds are also an Sunflower seeds outstanding brain food. These tasty seeds are high in thiamines, which increase memory and cogni ve func on. Green tea. Freshly brewed green tea is a rich source of catechines, which help you relax Green tea mentally but also keep your wits sharp. It also keeps your mood up and fights many brain disorders. Keep a glass nearby while you work, and it will also help keep you hydrated throughout your day.

Con nued … Eggs. The amazing egg is high in proteins and rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain a Eggs nutrient called choline that boosts memory. This nutrient has been shown to actually increase the size of neurons, helping them to fire electrical signals to the brain more strongly. Eat an egg for breakfast and then hit the books! Yogurt. Tasty yogurt for a snack can help improve alertness and memory. It’s calcium rich and Yogurt contains an amino acid called tyrosine responsible for producing the neurotransmi ers dopamine and noradrenalin. Spinach. Popeye was on to something when he reached for his spinach! This leafy green vegetable Spinach slows down the eﬀects of age‐related declines in brain func on and helps protect the brain from oxida ve stress. Spinach has been suggested to improve learning capacity and motor skills. Tomatoes. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a super an Tomatoes oxidant that helps protect against free‐radical cell damage. Chocolate! Even though modera Chocolate! on is key with this brain food, studies have shown that dark chocolate has powerful an oxidants that can increase the produc on of endorphins while enhancing focus and concentra on. They also help improve mood, which isn’t surprising, because it’s so delicious! Our brain needs to be fed just like our bodies. Treat your brain and your body right by providing them proper nourishment to succeed. What you eat aﬀects how you think, feel and remember. You are what you eat!

By Tramaine Polk To a college student there is nothing more exci ng and exhilara ng than the thought of gradua on day. Ques ons such as Will I a end the ceremony?, When do I receive my degree? and What will I do a er I graduate? are sure to come to mind. Luckily, graduates of Everest University Online (EUO) do not have to answer such per nent ques ons alone. The career services representa ves at EUO are more than ready and capable to assist students in their post‐gradua on endeavors. With services such as mock interviewing, resume cri quing and networking resources, Career Services is commi ed to helping graduates succeed in an ever‐changing economy. Students are provided with ongoing results‐driven and outcome‐focused support and are responding with increasing sa sfac on. One such graduate, Be y Sandifer, provided her career services representa ve with the following feedback: “I really appreciate all of the hard work that everyone did to help me find a job so quickly. Your eﬀorts and kindness are greatly appreciated, and you all were so awesome. I never expected to find work this soon a er gradua ng, but all of you came through for me and did a great job. Thank you all so much.” Winter 2012 graduates have already begun experiencing success in their collabora on with EUO’s Career Services team. Be y, who is also a winter 2012 graduate with a degree in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, has con nued to be outspoken about the services and resources that she received from Career Services. The support and informa on she received ul mately led to a successful job placement. When asked to elaborate on the assistance she received from Career Services, Be y responded, “Career Services contacted me during my final term and began to gather informa on about where I would like to work and the medical oﬃces located in my current area. I received a ques onnaire about my job skills and sent my resume in to be reviewed by my career services advisor, Lee Holsberry.”

Con nued … Be y states that within three weeks of sending her resume in to Lee she began to receive leads on current employment opportuni es. Be y said, “Lee faxed my resume to Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons, which had a current job opening in my area. I was so pleased to have an interview scheduled within a week of my gradua on!” Following the face‐to‐face interview, Be y was oﬀered a full‐ me posi on with Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons at the front desk that will include medical coding and billing du es and responsibili es. Prior to landing this job, Be y had been out of the workforce for three years while pursuing her studies. She is ecsta c to be back in the workforce in her chosen field, exclaiming, “I love my job, I love the people I work with; this is exactly what I wanted to do!” Be y encourages all future graduates of EUO to use the benefits that Career Services provides, declaring, “Career Services is extremely helpful, and I feel that my chances for obtaining a full‐ me posi on were drama cally enhanced compared to not working with them. I never ex‐ pected to get a job right out of school; they truly went above and beyond.” Be y has certainly proved that prepara on and collabora on can lead to success. Regarding her current employment, Be y concluded, “I always wanted to work in a medical oﬃce, and it’s everything I expected it to be.”

Protec ng Your Data, by Joanna Cassidy Being a stellar student in my college years, I found myself at the library some me a er 6 p.m. with my first Composi on paper due at 8 a.m. the next morning. A er finding my research, I spent my night in the com‐ puter lab feverishly typing away my paper. Finished within about a half hour of my deadline, I hit Print. Not only did my paper not come out on the printer, but the computer froze. My en re paper disappeared and I found myself having to explain to my instructor the many lessons I learned from this experience. We will overlook the topic of procras na on — but I do not recommend it — and look at another invaluable lesson I learned. Se ng aside procras na on, if I had been saving my work, my mishap could have been avoided. This week’s p covers protec ng your data. First and most important: SAVE, SAVE, SAVE your work. In fact, try to save at least two copies of your assignments. While working on an assignment, I recommend before you even type the first word, saving a copy on your computer. To select Save, you may click on the disc icon (Fig. A, circled) in the top le corner or the Windows Bu on (Fig. A, pointer) to find the op ons for Save and Save As.

Fig. A

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Ever saved your assignment to your computer, but cannot find it when you go to upload it in Dropbox? This will help. Check out the Save As window (Fig. B below), which only diﬀers in name from the Save window. No ce in the top le ‐hand corner where it says “Save in:” and next to that is the white row, which currently says Joe’s Documents. If you click Save right now, then the document will save in the folder Joe’s Documents within My Documents. No ce “My Documents” is highlighted on the le . If this is not where you wish to save your document, you need to select a diﬀerent loca on on the le ‐hand side.

up a folder just for school. Choosing the folder icon with the burst (Fig. B, circled) in the top le ‐hand corner will allow you to add a new folder within the area displayed in Save In. If you add a folder named “school,” it would be in Joe’s Documents, located in My Documents. Remember, you need to know this when you go to browse for your document in Dropbox. Now you are typing and have ini ally saved an empty copy of your file. I like to hit save any me I need to leave my document, whether that means physically ge ng up from my desk or leaving MS Word to peruse the Internet for some research. In addi on to this, MS Word has autosave op ons. To check your op ons, from the Save/Save As Window, select Tools (Fig. B, surrounded by red rectangle), then select Save Op ons. From here, make sure to check the “AutoSave Recover informa on every…” box. Next to “every,” choose how o en you want a recovery file saved. Mine is set to 10 minutes. If a glitch occurs and I have not hit Save, then an Auto Recovery version of my document from within the last 10 minutes is s ll available.

As men oned before, a best prac ce is saving two copies of your work. Once you have completed your assignment or you are leaving your computer for a Fig. B length of me, go to Save As and save to an external My Documents is a good folder to keep all of your device like a USB drive or rewritable CD. Remember, documents. Some students prefer to set up a folder on you find Save As in the same loca ons as Save and use their desktop. Choose where you want to store your the same steps as when you ini ally saved the documents. As you will have many assignments to document. Hopefully, this prevents you from sharing save over your academic career, you may want to set in my freshman mishap. Happy compu ng!

by Joanna Cassidy Contribu ons from James Nemeth and Oscar Rodriguez If you have received your audit sheet and feel you need a special code to crack its great mysteries, the diagram below should help. Click on the yellow icons to bring up s cky notes explaining the corresponding fields. Not sure what an audit sheet is? The audit sheet is used to track your progress toward your degree. You will see that it is specific to you and your program, as it shows all the classes you will need and those you have completed. Your audit sheet is updated between Weeks Three and Six of each term. At that me, your grades from the previous term and your classes for the current term are added. You may request a copy of your audit sheet from Student Services at any me.

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CGS2167C

Computer Applications

4.0

SLS1105

Strategies for Success

4.0

SLS1321

Career Skills

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Transfer Detail

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Pre-req.

Code

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ENC1102

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Applied Word Processing

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CGS2510C

Applied Spreadsheets

4.0

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MAN2031

Let's Talk Business

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Intro to Internet Research

2.0

General Education, 30 Credit Hours Code

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Composition I

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ENC1102

Composition II

4.0

AML2000

Intro. to American Lit

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SPCP2300

Fund. of Interpersonal Comm

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General Psychology

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MAT1033

College Algebra

4.0

EVS1001

Environmental Science

4.0

SLS1505

Basic Critical Thinking

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Principles of Acct. I

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Pre-req.

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Principles of Acct. II

4.0

APA2111

APA2141

Computerized Acct.

4.0

APA2121

APA2161

Intro Cost/Mgrl. Acct.

4.0

APA2121

ACG2021

Intro. to Corporate Acct.

4.0

APA2121

ACG2551

Non-Profit Accounting

4.0

ACG2021

ACO1806

Payroll Accounting

4.0

APA2111

TAX2000

Tax Accounting

4.0

MAN1030

Intro to Business Enterprise

4.0

BUL2131

Applied Business Law

4.0

Continuation of Major Core, 8 credit hours Code

Course Title

Cr. Grade

Pre-req.

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Financial Stmt. Analysis

4.0

ACG2021

CGS2510C

Applied Spreadsheets

4.0

CGS2167C

FIN1103

Intro. to Finance

4.0

MAN2021

Princ of Management

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