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SAINT L EO NEWS
Shaw Center Degree Programs
Certificate: Homeland Security
Associate of Arts:
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science:
• Computer Information
Systems
• Health Care Management
Bachelor of Arts:
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Human Resources
Management
•
Human Services
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, Jan. 28th—
Info Session 6:00pm
Sumter Office
Thursday, Feb. 13th—
Info Session 6:00pm
Sumter Office
Monday, March 3rd—
Spring II classes begin
Registration for Spring II
and Summer I now open!!
Notes from the Director
Happy New Year!!
This year begins with a change in leadership at the Shaw Center. We said goodbye to the
outgoing Director, Katie Degner, and hello to our new Director, Harry Dross. Harry came
from the Marietta Education Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Stop by the office to welcome Harry
to our Shaw family when you are in the area.
Our 2014 Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 30th at 7 p.m. Be sure to get your
graduation application completed during the SP1 term. We’ve always had a lot of fun at our
commencements and we look forward to have you and your family at this one. To be eligible
to walk at this year’s commencement, you must complete your degree program no later than
2014SU2 and not have an outstanding bill. For more information or assistance, please call
the office.
We hope you’re settling in with your classes, the social scene and extra -curricular activities.
As a busy college student there is a lot to juggle – including your personal finances. What’s
your plan for managing money this year? Make it easier on yourself - get tips on taking control of your money and create your personal budget on SLU’s Access Ready site.
https://saintleo.accessready.net/#SaintLeo
Apply for 2014-2015 FAFSA soon! Financial aid for 2014-2015 starts Summer Semester.
Take advantage of your educational loans in Summer Semester 2014. Summer One semester begins May 5th.
As always, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns and have a great term!!
It’s Almost That Time Again!
We’ve made it through the holidays and with spring classes underway, the question on everyone’s mind seems to be, “When is Graduation???” We will be sending out emails to everyone very soon with information about ordering caps and gown, planning for rehearsal, etc.
Students can also schedule an appointment with their advisor for a senior degree audit.
Below are some things to remember if you plan to walk in commencement this spring.
Students wishing to participate in commencement must have
 A completed graduation application on file.
 A zero balance for all terms through the end of
Spring II.
 No more than 12 credit hours remaining to complete their degree.
 Pay a graduation fee of $55.

Have appropriate cap, gown, and attire.
Commencement will be May 30th at 7:00pm.
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Saint Leo did it again!
Saint Leo’s Core
Values:
Excellence
Community
Respect
Personal Development
Responsible
Stewardship
Integrity
Like the Shaw Center
on Facebook for
information, updates,
and access to the new
online forum for
buying and selling
used books!
facebook.com/
saintleoshawcenter
Scholarship Info
Saint Leo has several
privately funded scholarships available to students. For info on these
scholarships as well an
links to other scholarship
opportunities visit
http://online.saintleo.edu
/tuition-financialaid/scholarships.aspx
While those of us that are part of the Saint Leo family know
how great we are, it’s always nice when we receive recognition from an outside agency for being the best at what we do.
Just released on December 19th, Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Saint Leo University the designation
of a Top Military-Friendly University in its 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities. (www.mae-kmi.com)
MAE’s 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities
provides potential students with information about institutions that go out of their way to give back to our men and
women in uniform. Some of the criteria used to evaluate a
school’s level of “military friendliness” include the flexibility of online learning options, extent of
transfer credits accepted Servicemember Opportunity Colleges (SOC) participation, support provided to the families of servicemembers, faculty trained in veteran reintegration issues, and presence
on military installations. “Saint Leo University has remained firm in our commitment to helping
veterans and active-duty servicemembers achieve their educational goals,” said Arthur F. Kirk, Jr.,
president of Saint Leo University. “Educating those who serve defines who we are as a university
and a community. We prepare our graduates to serve God, country, and community. This designation reaffirms our commitment to the military, now 40 years standing,” Dr. Kirk added. Read more
about this award at more at www.saintleo.edu.
M I L I TA R Y W A L L O F H O N O R S U B M I S S I O N S
To celebrate Saint Leo University’s commitment to educating the military, we continue to request story and photo submissions that will highlight our history and tell your story. Submissions will be featured as web content, in University publications, and in a specially
designated kiosk—the Saint Leo University Wall of Honor.
If you would like to be part of this project, we want to know:
 Your name and contact information (phone and email),
 Military service information (please limit to 250 characters),
 Your connection to Saint Leo University (student, faculty, staff, alumni),
 Where you attend(ed) or work with Saint Leo
 Graduation year, and
 What Saint Leo has done for you (please limit to 250 characters).
Please also include a photo (JPG or TIFF, no smaller than 600 pixels wide, 72 or 96 dots per
inch resolution). Submissions may be made online on our Wall of Honor Submission Page or
may be sent via email to militarystories@saintleo.edu (Subject line: Saint Leo Military Story). All submissions will be edited and reviewed to meet space limitations.
We thank you for your service and look forward to hearing from you!
TSgt Paula MaGee, left, is a Shaw Center
Alumnus currently featured on our Military
Wall of Honor. To read about TSgt Magee and
our other honorees, visit http://
www.saintleo.edu/news-events/celebrating40-years-of-serving-those-who-serve/wall-ofhonor.aspx
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TA Procedures
Printed TA forms are no longer
required.
Be sure that your TA form is
completed in the portal with the
correct class and term dates. It
must also be digitally signed by
you and an education office
representative as well as approved by your supervisor.
All approved TA forms will be
pulled from the portal and
billed out after the drop/add
period.
If you have questions
contact
cynthia.laumer
@saintleo.edu
Student ID Cards
If you would like to order a
Saint Leo Student ID Card
Please email the following to
id.cards@saintleo.edu

Full Legal Name

Student ID Number

Date of Birth


Campus you attend
A photo of yourself in .jpg
format
You can also find instructions
online if you CLICK HERE
2013-2014
Tuition Rate
Effective July 1, 2013
the tuition rate will be
$246 per credit hour.
Please make a note for
all TA and employer
reimbursement forms.
Do I Really Need an Internship?
Here at the Shaw Center, many of our students are working adults juggling the obligations
of family, school, and career. So one of the most common questions we hear from students
nearing the end of their degree is, “Do I REALLY have to do an internship?” For students
pursuing a degree in their current career field, the answer is “no.” We have alternatives in
place for students who already have experience in their chosen field. But for students who
are changing career fields or who have not established themselves in a career yet, internships are an opportunity for invaluable experience.
A quick google search for the benefits of internships brings up dozens of articles from sites
such as CNN, Forbes, US News, and New York Times. The overwhelming consensus is that
internships are not only beneficial to students, they are almost necessary to be competitive
in the job market after college. In addition to giving you critical “on the job” experience to
add to your resume, benefits of internships also include:
• The opportunity to "test drive" a career (Would I be happier in marketing or
advertising? Am I more comfortable working with patients or in a lab?)
• Chances to network
• Establishing relationships with mentors
• Possible college credit or certification
• An introduction to the field's culture and etiquette (Are clients addressed by their
first name? Are jeans appropriate for Casual Friday?)
• Accumulating new skills
• Gaining a "real world" perspective on an occupation (How much overtime do
employees really work? How much time is spent behind a desk versus in the field?)
Many of our degree plans include an internship requirement, and those that do not have
the option of adding one. For more information about internship opportunities you can
check out our career planning site http://www.saintleo.edu/resources/career-planning/
internships.aspx or speak with your advisor.
Saint Leo University Blog
“Don’t you just love the launch of a new year? It’s a fresh start. The gift of
a new beginning. The opportunity to commit to changes that can make
our lives and the lives of others better.” In the Saint Leo Blog they explore
ten resolutions all online students should make.
“Statistics show that 45 percent of Americans usually make resolutions,
and those resolutions focus on four things: self-improvement and education, weight, money, and relationships.
According to Saint Leo University Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Tammy Zacchilli,
people like to make resolutions because, when we look back on the previous year’s accomplishments, we see things we would have liked to have done but didn’t. ‘By making New
Year’s resolutions, we can develop a plan to reach those goals in the new year. It gives us
something to work toward,’ says Dr. Zacchilli.”
Some of the resolutions Dr. Zacchilli recommends for online students include getting to
know your professors, getting involved, and making time for yourself.
To read more about the top ten resolutions for online students, visit
http://blog.online.saintleo.edu/blog. You can also subscribe to blog updates as well as follow our blog on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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THINGS TO REMEMBER!
Financial Aid
New student must apply
for financial aid. Make
sure you visit
www.fafsa.ed.gov to
complete the 2013-2014
FAFSA form. Once
complete, monitor your
student email and eLion
account for important
updates. If you still have
questions, you can call
student financial services
800-240-7658
Saint Leo University is important to all of us, and we expect all faculty,
staff, and students to adhere to our core values. Below are some reminders about rules and etiquette that will help everyone have a positive
experience in their time at Saint Leo.
Class Attendance
Students must attend on-ground classes, email your CDROM professor,
or log-on to the Distance Learning system during the first week of the
semester, depending on the type of classes you are taking. Failure to
attend or logon will result in you being removed from classes and not being reinstated. Do not blame
the staff or academic advisors for your failure to follow protocol. Missing the first week of the term will
impact your access to financial aid, tuition assistance, and VA benefits. If you are dropped for nonattendance your professor must approve your readmission to class.
No Children in Class
The policy manual clearly states that no children are allowed in classrooms or in other areas of the
building (lobby, waiting rooms, etc.) This includes both minor and adult children. Having anyone other
than Saint Leo students, faculty, and staff in the buildings creates not only a distraction, but a safety
concern as well.
No Food or Drinks in Class
No food or drinks in class other than bottled water. We are guests of Shaw Air Force Base and need to
respect their wishes. The same applies to the Wise Drive Church location. Crumbs, wrappers, etc. make
for an unpleasant classroom environment and can invite unwanted pests into the buildings.
No Smoking
Federal law prohibits smoking within 50 feet or a government building. We ask you to follow the same
policy at the Sumter Office. Please dispose of used cigarettes in the appropriate receptacles .
Need Books?
Please visit
bookstore.mbsdirect.ne
t/saintleo.htm to order
your books. Make sure
you allow enough time
for delivery before
classes begin!
Sumter Office Hours
We now have open
office hours at the
Sumter Office to accommodate civilian
students.
2751 S. Wise Dr.
Tuesday 2pm-7pm
Thursday 2pm-6pm
803-469-0028
SLU STUDENTS ON SHAW AFB
Saint Leo University and its students are guests of Shaw
AFB and must always act as such. Recent changes from
security forces have changed the way SLU students are allowed to access the base. Effective January 1, 2012 only
students taking a class that is located on Shaw AFB will be
placed on the base access list. Students not taking classes
on Shaw and who do not have their own access to the base
will have to schedule an appointment to be sponsored by a
Shaw Center employee to come to the office. Also, students
who are on the access list will only be allowed to come on
the base for their class. Class times will be listed on the access sheet and anyone attempting to
access the base other than for their scheduled class will be turned away.
Please be aware that any time you enter a Department of Defense facility you are consenting
to the possible search of your vehicle and personal belongings. This is a matter of National Defense and you can be selected for a random search at any time. In addition to adhering to posted
speed limits, there are some additional rules and procedures that need to be followed.
Documentation: Any time you are on the base you need to have a valid driver’s license, proof of
insurance, and current vehicle registration with you. You will need to be able to show them if
asked.
Seatbelts: Seatbelts must be worn at all times while on Shaw AFB.
Cell Phones: Cell phones cannot be used while driving on Shaw AFB unless they are in a handsfree mode. If you are spotted with your phone in your hands you can be fined and may lose base
access.
Honors: At 5:00 pm daily, the sound of Retreat and the National Anthem are played over the installation loud speaker while the flag is lowered at base headquarters. If you are driving in your car, you
need to come to a complete stop until the music has ended. If you are standing outside, you need to
stand facing the music with your hand (or hat) over your heart.
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Class Location for Books
When ordering books, you need to
know the “Location” of your class.
The below key
DL = Distance Learning Program
(Example- ENG-121-DL01)
90S = Shaw Center
(Example – ENG-122-90S)
90BS = Shaw Center
(Example – ENG-311-90BS)
90 = Shaw Center
(Example – MAT-131-90)
90B = Shaw Center
Online Resources for Students
Saint Leo University offers a wide variety of online resources for students in areas.
Below are some popular online resources that students should familiarize themselves with. Being able to utilize these will make your Saint Leo experience much
easier!
eCOACH Online Learning: The eCOACH Online Learning program offers academic
education, train-ing, and supportive resources such as researching online, understanding journal articles, tools for writing papers effectively, presentations, best
practices, guest speakers, tutoring, and much much more. The eCOACH program
also provides attendees with valuable resources for the webinar attend-ed, including the session’s PowerPoint presentation. We strongly advise students to sign up
and participate in some of these webinars early in their Saint Leo careers!
http://saintleoinkblot.com/ecoach-online-learning/
(Example - MAT-141-90B)
90VWS = VTT
(Example – SCI-210SC-90VWS)
90VB = VTT
(Example – MGT-460-90VB)
90VW = VTT
Learning Resource Center: The Learning Resource Center offers a variety of academic support services for all Saint Leo Students. Area such as Disability Services and tutoring via SmartThinking and
TutorTrac are handled through the LRC. The Center is not only for students in academic difficulty, but
for any student who wishes to improve his or her grades and understanding in a course.
http://www.saintleo.edu/resources/learning-resource-center.aspx
(Example – REL-123-90VW)
90VBS = VTT
(Example – MKT-301-90VBS)
90IC = Internet Connected Class
(Example – MGT-312-90IC)
Did you miss
our message?
Please make sure your
contact information is
updated in our system.
This is the only way for
us to contact you with
important messages.
You can update your
information in your
eLion account.
Students can book appointments with a tutor through LRC's online appointment book
http://tutoring.saintleo.edu
To book an appointment, you will be prompted to enter a username and password. The username is
identical to your Saint Leo portal credentials (firstname.lastname), and the password is saintleo (in
lowercase). After logging into TutorTrac, select the “Search Availability” button on the left-hand side of
the screen and follow the steps to make an appointment. After an appointment has been made, you
will receive an email from the LRC. This email will outline how to log into Blackboard Collaborate Live.
Online tutoring sessions are meant to be synchronous, constructive, and personal. Blackboard Collaborate Live allows us to achieve that equilibrium. When you log into Blackboard Collaborate Live, you will
be able to see the tutor in the top left window of your screen. You will also be able to speak with the
tutor in real time. If you would like, activate a webcam and the tutor will be able to see you, too. There's
also an option to hold a dialogue through the chat box if you do not wish to converse through the microphone. Tutoring sessions are face-to-face and in real time, and, best of all, the sessions are absolutely
free. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. The LRC can be reached via email at
lrc@saintleo.edu.
Online Library: Do your research at home, at Starbucks, or even at the beach! Saint Leo online library
has thousands of online books, peer reviewed journals, and scholarly articles for all your paper-writing
needs. Make sure you login with your portal ID for maximum access and benefits. There is also a howto tutorial in your eLion account. http://saintleolibrary.cloudaccess.net/homepage.html
T HI NGS TO KNOW
Contact Us:
Phone: 803-666-3221
Spring I Dates
Graduating?
Helpful Numbers:
Jan 6th—Classes Begin
Students need to complete an
application for graduation during
their last term of attendance. We
encourage all students to join us
for our Commencement ceremony in May. Students who have
completed their coursework or
who will be completed by the end
of Summer II are eligible to participate. Contact our office for more
details.
Financial Aid: 800-240-7658
Student Accounts: 352-588-6600
University Technology Services:
800-334-5532
Fax: 803-666-2446
Jan 13th—Last day to Add/Drop
Feb 17th—Last day to Withdraw
Email:
Shaw@saintleo.edu
Spring II Dates
March 3rd—Classes Begin
March 10th—Last day to Add/Drop
April 14th—Last day to Withdraw
VA GI Bill Help Line: 888-442-4551
Don’t Forget!
TA, VA, or Sponsored Billing
Questions Contact
cynthia.laumer@saintleo.edu