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Orientation
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Palmer
Orientation
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The Palmer Seminary webpage, www.palmerseminary.edu, is your link to vital information as a Palmer Seminary student!
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Educational Technologist Blackboard |
Blackboard is the web based software used for communicating and posting learning resources. The syllabi for all WV courses are posted on Blackboard at least six weeks prior to the intensive. Contact Lorraine Williams (lwillia3@eastern.edu or 610-645-9341) immediately to receive a Blackboard username and password. When you receive your username and password, log onto Blackboard at http://eastern.blackboard.com/ and complete the tutorial.
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Palmer
Contacts for
key offices in Wynnewood
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Here are a few key office contact emails to get you started in working with the Staff of Palmer Seminary. For a comprehensive directory visit the Palmer Employee Directory, http://www.palmerseminary.edu/directory.shtml Admissions: semadmis@eastern.edu
Scholarship Information: wthomas@eastern.edu Registration: cmiller7@eastern.edu
Orientation, Assessment, Student Formation: semosf@eastern.edu
Billing: afernand@eastern.edu
Library: jframe@eastern.edu; hcarbo@eastern.edu Dean's Office: swebbhum@eastern.edu
Bookstore: 0067mgr@fheg.follett.comStudent IDs: mweyant@eastern.edu
Blackboard: lwillia3@eastern.edu
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Dean's Office
West Virginia
program
student
handbook
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Your Student Handbook is instrumental to your success in the WV Program. Thoroughly read and review your Handbook. Hardcopies of the WV Program Student Handbooks are available from the WV Program Site Administrator.
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Dean's Office Preparation
for first day
of class
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Obtain Pre-Work 6 Weeks before course meets. Get syllabus from WV Community Blackboard space:
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Get to Blackboard directly at http://eastern.blackboard.com
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OR from Palmer Seminary's website at http://www.palmerseminary.edu/ . Click the Blackboard (Bb) symbol
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Enter username and password
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Go to "My courses" area on right hand side of the screen
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Click "WV Community"
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Click "Syllabus" link on the main menu on the left hand side of the screen
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Select the Syllabus for the course you are taking (many syllabi will be available listed by name, number and date)
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Review syllabus looking specifically at Pre-work and the Textbook list
Purchase Textbooks
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Purchase your books with the Seminary Bookstore, www.efollett.com. Other sources students have used in the past, but that are not endorsed by Palmer Seminary, include Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles, and Christian bookstores.
Complete Course Pre-work:
Submit Assignments as specified on the syllabus
Bring Textbooks to Course meetings
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a) If you still do not have your Blackboard login information, please contact Lorraine Williams at lwillia3@eastern.edu or 610-645-9341.
b) You can print tutorials from http://www.palmerseminary.edu/IS/tutorials.shtml for instructions on downloading and printing documents from Blackboard.
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Dean's Office
New student/ annual student survey
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You will receive information regarding a new student survey for incoming students. This information will be emailed to you from the Office of the Associate Dean. Complete all surveys emailed to you from the Associate Dean.
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Registrar Office
Class
registration procedure,
and fees
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A registration form and list of courses offered in the West Virginia program for the current academic year will be mailed to you. In consultation with your academic advisor, select the courses that you will take for the rest of the academic year. Complete the registration form and mail it back to the Registrar's Office at the address indicated at the top, by the deadline indicated at the bottom.
If, after you have submitted your registration for the year, you determine that you are unable to take a course for which you are registered, you have until one week before the start of the classroom intensive for that course to notify the Registrar's Office. This may be done either by e-mail (preferred) or telephone. Otherwise you may be assessed a $75 late registration cancellation fee.
Please be sure to read the Student Handbook for information pertaining to dropping/withdrawing from classes, requests for extension, independent study applications, and other functions related to the Registrar's Office. Housing arrangements are arranged through the Registrar's Office when registered for the WV June Intensive at the Wynnewood campus. Be sure to communicate housing needs at the time of registration.
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West Virginia
Administrator Scholarship Programs |
There are two major scholarship opportunities for WV students: The West Virginia Baptist Foundation and The Bowen Trust. Contact the WV Site Administrator, Bill Thomas, wthomas@eastern.edu for qualification and application information.
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Business Office
Billing
explanation
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In addition to the information provided in the Student Handbook, below is a brief explanation of how you will be billed, when payment is expected and how scholarships would be posted to your account.
1. Tuition Rates: West Virginia students pay $426 per unit, or $852 for a two unit course. This rate is for the FY 07-08 school year. Rates are subject to change annually, upon approval by the Board of Governors.
2. Billing Procedure: After you register for a course, a billing record is created and posted to your account. Subsequently a bill is prepared and mailed. In addition to sending a bill when you register for classes, bills will be mailed to you monthly. Your bill (student account) shows detailed charges, payments and other adjustments.
3. Payments and Scholarships: West Virginia students are eligible for two scholarships, The Bowen Charitable Trust and West Virginia Baptist Education Society. If you have been authorization to receive a scholarship, a credit is posted to your account for the amount you are expected to receive as scholarship. You are responsible for paying the balance on your invoice before you begin pre-work for your course. Mail checks to the Business Office. Credit card payments are accepted over the phone.
If you need assistance in understanding your student account (bill), please call the Business Office at (610) 645-9327 between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday.
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West Virginia
Administrator
West Virginia
program site in
Parchment Valley
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Learn more about the WV Program Site. View general meeting hall, dining, housing, and driving directions at http://216.30.200.250/PV/index.html.
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West Virginia
Administrator Parchment
Valley rooms, classes, meals, recreation, and directions
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Housing is available at the Parchment Valley site. Each student must make their own room arrangements with Parchment Valley for EACH class by calling at least 2 weeks before the class meeting. Cookie Hall, the secretary at Parchment Valley does not keep a standing list.
Rooms: Keys are available upon arrival. If you arrive on Sunday afternoon or evening, follow the main entrance to the first brick home on your left. At the garage of the home there is a key box. Your key is in an envelope with your name on it. If you arrive on Monday morning your room key is in the administration building.
Housing Lodges and Cabins are located through the Center. Building names on located on the exterior of each building (Deem, Sowards, etc). For your stay all linens and towels are provided. Check out is at breakfast time each Friday morning. Either leave your key in the room or return it to the administration building at breakfast.
Classes: Classes are held in the Santrock building. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp! Dress is casual and comfortable. The Santrock center has wireless internet connection. You are welcome to bring your laptop to class. If you need a wireless card some are available for use while you are on-site.
Classes conclude at 4:30 p.m. or whenever the Professor dismisses the class.
Meals & Recreation: Breakfast is provided at 8:00 a.m. and lunch is at noon. Many students go into town for meals in the evenings. There are a number of available restaurants in town including fast food and nicer family type restaurants (Bob Evans, Shoney's, etc.) There is in each living unit common room a microwave, a small refrigerator and a coffee pot (with coffee provided).
Students are encouraged to bring snacks for the class room area to be shared with the group. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are always available.
Directions:
From Interstate 77 North exit at 138 and bear left onto State Road 62 South. Follow State Road 62 about � of a mile to Parchment Valley Road. Make a left on Parchment Valley Road at the sign for the Parchment Valley Conference Center. Follow Parchment Valley Road for about two miles to the Administrative Offices located in the large red barn. Parking is adjacent to the Administrative Offices.
From Interstate 77 South exit at 138 stay to the left on the exit ramp to take your first left. At the next traffic light make a right onto State Road 62 South. Follow State Road 62 about � of a mile to Parchment Valley Road. Make a left on Parchment Valley Road at the sign for the Parchment Valley Conference Center. Follow Parchment Valley Road for about two miles to the Administrative Offices located in the large red barn. Parking is adjacent to the Administrative Offices.
If you are a new student and have not had a conversation with the On-Site Administrator, you are encouraged to call (304.428.8725) or email wthomas@eastern.edu and set a time for conversation. If you have a question of any nature he is available to assist you.
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Library
Tutorial
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The Library Research Tutorial is available on CD-Rom at Parchment Valley; you must complete this tutorial during your first intensive course at Parchment Valley.
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Library
Theological glossary
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Basic knowledge of theological terminology is critical for your MDIV course work. Study and reference this Glossary of Theological Terms: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath/textbook
/McGrath%20Text%20Glossary.pdf
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Educational Technologist Educational tutorials
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The Educational Technology website has some resources including Word, Power Point, and Blackboard Tutorials online at http://www.palmerseminary.edu/IS/tutorials.shtml.
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Auxiliary
Services
Student ID,
secure entry,
and housing in Wynnewood
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Security ID: download the Student ID form and send or fax it to Auxiliary Services at the address indicated on the form.
Secure Entry at Wynnewood: Use your Palmer Student ID to unlock the front, resident, and commuter entrances as well as the Laws Chapel doors when on the Wynnewood Campus.
Housing: Coming to the Wynnewood Campus outside of the WV June Intensive? Contact Shirley Mapson, smapson@eastern.edu
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Academic Computing
Email
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Each WV Program student will be assigned an @eastern.edu email address with login and password information which will also access the Wynnewood Campus computer lab. This information will be mailed to you.
You are responsible for checking this email address regularly. Already have a personal email account? Forward the @eastern.edu email to your personal email account by selecting Forwarding on your @eastern.edu webmail site, https://mail.eastern.edu:9100/, and Redirect all mail to your personal account.
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Information Services
Palmer Hall Computer Lab
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Access and information about the Palmer Hall second floor computer lab can be found at http://www.palmerseminary.edu/IS/classroom_
technology.shtml.
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Office of
Student
Formation
Time
management
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Habituate yourself to develop time management skills, sustain your personal devotional life, personal health, & boundaries. Visit Personal Success Strategies for Seminarians, http://www.palmerseminary.edu/studentformation
/index.shtml and complete the Time Management Worksheet, http://www.palmerseminary.edu/studentformation
/success.shtml time to get you started with a Semester, Weekly, and Daily Routine.
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West Virginia
Administrator
Academic
advising
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The WV Site Administrator, Rev. Bill Thomas, serves as Academic Advisor to West Virginia students.
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Office of
Student
Formation
Student assessment
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Familiarize yourself with INT 510: Assessment I http://www.palmerseminary.edu/studentformation
/assessment1.shtml. This is part of Student Assessment at Palmer Theological Seminary and a required course http://www.palmerseminary.edu/registrar/
Integrativecourses.htm for incoming MDIV students. Participation is required for MDIV students and is monitored by the Office of Student Formation http://www.palmerseminary.edu/studentformation
/index.shtml.
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Office of
Student
Formation
Student opportunities
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Are you interested in being a part of or leading a student group? If so, contact the Office of Student Formation http://www.palmerseminary.edu/studentformation
/index.shtml assistant or your student representative to find out how!
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Office of
Student
Formation Orientation feedback
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You have completed all of the Orientation Items and Activities. How did you do? Send an email to semosf@eastern.edu to let us know what was helpful and how we can enhance the Orientation Items and Activities to better serve you.
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