This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Introduction

CTU has several important academic expectations that will help students be successful as they progress through their degree program. During this activity, you will learn more about these expectations as you build your ladder to success!

Expectation 1: Attend Class

CTU students are expected to be engaged in their courses on a regular basis. There are many forms of engagement. Forms of engagement that count toward attendance include:

✔ Posting to a Discussion Board
✔ Submitting an assignment to the Virtual Classroom
✔ Attempting or completing an intellipath lesson

Scenario

Expectation 1: Attend Class

John has a work conference he needs to attend and will have sporadic access to the Internet. He has finished his Discussion Board Primary Post. What is the best way for him to remain engaged until he gets home?
a) E-mail his faculty member
b) Post responses to his classmates on the Discussion Board
c) Call his student success coach

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 2: Use Turnitin Before you submit an assignment, it is helpful to use a writing tool that is available in the classroom called Turnitin (or Originality Verification). Turnitin/OV helps you develop your original writing and assists you with using outside materials and resources.

Scenario

Expectation 2: Use Turnitin

John has finished writing his Unit 2 Discussion Board assignment. What should he do next?
a) Post it to the Discussion Board
b) Upload it to Turnitin/OV, then post it to the Discussion Board
c) E-mail the assignment to his instructor

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 3: Review the CTU Course Catalog

The course catalog provides information about:

• Courses
• Degree programs
• University and classroom policies
• Academic calendars
• Much more

It’s an all-around helpful document to refer to and can be accessed within the Academics tab of the Virtual Campus, under Academic Resources.

Scenario

Expectation 3: Review the CTU Course Catalog

John would like to learn more about the courses in his degree program. Which of the following should he do?
a) Check out the CTU Course Catalog
b) Review resources in the library
c) Ask a tutor through Smarthinking

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 4: Be Professional and Courteous

CTU fosters an academic community that is committed to the educational and personal growth of each and every student. All students are expected to respect the rights of others and are held responsible for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the best interests of the University.

Scenario

Expectation 4: Be Professional and Courteous

One of John’s classmates posted a reply to him within the Discussion Board correcting his grammar, but in an unprofessional manner. John should:
a) Notify his faculty member to let him or her know so that it can be addressed
b) Do nothing and stop posting to the Discussion Board
c) Write something unprofessional back to the student

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 5: Know your Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is an important document for students to familiarize themselves with. It provides guidance, advice, and direction and is a companion to the CTU Course Catalog. The Student Handbook is available within the Academics tab of the Virtual Campus, under Academic Resources.

Scenario

Expectation 5: Know your Student Handbook

John wants to know what CTU as a University expects of him as a student. He can do one of the following to find this information:
a) Contact Career Services
b) Check the Virtual Campus announcements
c) Read about these expectations in the Student Handbook

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 6: Submit Your Assignments on Time

To get the most out of your studies, it is important to submit your assignments by the due dates designated in the Assignment List.

Scenario

Expectation 6: Submit Your Assignments on Time

John is creating a calendar to schedule out his study times for the week and needs to know when the assignments are due. Where can he go to access the assignment due dates?
a) The Discussion Board
b) The Assignment List in the classroom
c) Turnitin

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 7: Access Microsoft Office Software

Students are expected to use Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) throughout their degree program and are provided with free access to Microsoft Office via the following site: https://portal.office.com/. Your login will be your student e-mail address and Virtual Campus password. The Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software can either be downloaded or accessed at any time online.

Scenario

Expectation 7: Access Microsoft Office Software

John is working on an assignment and needs to submit it as a PowerPoint presentation. How can he access this software?
a) Download or access Microsoft Office software for free at https://portal.office.com/
b) His course e-book
c) Through the Math Center

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 8: Ask Questions and Communicate

An important part of the learning process involves students asking questions of their faculty members about their coursework. Students are also expected to communicate with their faculty member and student success coach when assistance is needed—especially when there is an issue or concern.

Scenario

Expectation 8: Ask Questions and Communicate

John needs some clarity regarding his Unit 3 Individual Project assignment. What should he do?
a) Not turn in the assignment
b) Contact the librarian
c) Reach out to his faculty member for guidance

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

This is your resource toolbox. You will unlock the resources, as you build your ladder to success.

Resource Toolbox

Expectation 9: Utilize Learning Resources

CTU provides students with an abundance of learning resources, such as:

• The library
• The Learning Center
• Smarthinking tutoring
• E-books
• Live Chat sessions
• Many more

Students are expected to utilize these resources as needed for their coursework.

Scenario

Expectation 9: Utilize Learning Resources

John attended the most recent Live Chat session, read the assigned e-book chapters, visited the Learning Center, and went to the library to conduct research. However, he needs some additional one-on-one assistance with his assignment. Which of the following would his faculty member suggest John do?
a) Use Smarthinking for free one-on-one tutoring
b) Contact technical support
c) E-mail the Registrar’s Office

Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

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Ladder to Success

Attend Class

Use Turnitin

Review the CTU Course Catalog

Be Professional and Courteous

Know your Student Handbook

Submit Your Assignments on Time

Access Microsoft Office Software

Ask Questions and Communicate

Utilize Learning Resources

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Introduction