Gardner-Webb University
GOAL Program
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Advisor’s Role
Advisee’s Role
Academic Information
Classroom Etiquette
Webb Connect
Advising Dates
Financial Planning
Student Support Services
Map of GOAL Campuses
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Travel Opportunities
GOAL Student Advisory
Committee
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Inclement Weather
Q &A
Stay Connected
Reminders
Contact Information
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Assists students in acquiring the skills necessary to be
productive members of the University community.
Assists students in the selection of academic programs suited to
their individual abilities, interests, and career goals
Provides information and advice concerning academic
programs, policies and procedures, and campus resources
Assists students in planning and scheduling courses
Prepares and distributes materials to students regarding
registration procedures and graduation requirements
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Check your Gardner-Webb e-mail frequently
Be aware of the Gardner-Webb University attendance policy
Contact your Academic Advisor during the registration period
Know the courses you need each semester with the use of your
degree evaluation, rotation, and checklist provided by your
Academic Advisor
Regularly check your Financial Aid and Business Office
account
It is ultimately your responsibility to print and interpret your
degree evaluation and know the requirements for your
graduation plan
 Program Checklist
 Completion Plan
 Textbook Ordering Instructions
 Semester Calendar
 Student ID Card Information
 Online Course Information
 Degree Evaluation Instructions
We know that as GOAL students you are juggling many things:
Families, Jobs, Homes, Classes, etc… However, there are a few
things that we request of you while you are in the classroom:
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Turn off cell phones
Students only (no visitors)
Observe campus rules (listed in the GOAL catalog)
Additional requests made by your professors
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Webb Connect is a secure site that allows students, faculty, and
staff access to academic information via the internet
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You can enter Webb Connect by clicking the Webb Connect
icon on many of the University web pages, including the
homepage: http://www.gardner-webb.edu
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Click on the “Click here to get username & password” link on
the Webb Connect login screen
  Use
Webb Connect to:
 Access online and web-enhanced courses
 Access your GWU email & campus announcements
 View final grades
 View your unofficial transcript
 Print/Display your class schedule
 Check registration status
 View/Update personal information
 View financial aid/billing information
 Print/Display degree evaluations
  Students may be required to complete face-to-face finals for
online classes. This is determined by the Professor of the
course.
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There is an additional fee of $25
online course, per semester.
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GOAL student will receive an e-mail containing links to
the Academic Advising dates, semester schedule, and
registration procedures
 Registration for Summer & Fall Semesters: MARCH
 Registration for Spring Semesters: OCTOBER
For more information regarding financial planning:
  http://gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning/goal-program/index
  1-866-498-4625
  704-406-4243
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GWU offers a wide variety of support services to its students
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Career Development
Counseling Center
Library Services
LEAP-Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program
Writing Center
Campus Bookstore
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Career Fairs
Online Jobs Bulletin
Internship Information
Career Assessment Tools
Career Prep Workshops
Resume Development
On-Campus Mock Interviews
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http://gardner-webb.edu/student-life/student-services/
career-development/index
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schedule an appointment: 704-406-2170
  Location:
Gardner-Webb University, Tucker Student
Center, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
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Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Referral Services
Emergency Services
Online Screening
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Gardner-Webb University Counseling Center provides
academic, emotional, social, and vocational support, as well as
mental health consultation to students, faculty, and staff.
  http://gardner-webb.edu/student-life/student-services/
counseling-services/index
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To schedule an appointment: 704-406-4563
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Location: Gardner-Webb University, Tucker Student Center,
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
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Check book or periodical availibilty
Book(s) delivered to home or office
Photocopies of journal articles delivered
Interlibrary Loan
Assistance with research projects
Online electronic database assistance
Access the full text of journal articles through online databases
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GWU Library has agreements with many area libraries to
assist distance learners
  http://gardner-webb.edu/library/index
  Ask
a reference librarian 1-800-253-8330
  The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program is a support
service intended to facilitate personal development and
academic success within the student body.
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This program is only available at Gardner-Webb – Main
Campus.
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Peer Tutors are available for hour-long appointments that can
be reserved through Webb Connect
  To make an appointment through Webb Connect:
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Log into Webb Connect
Click on Academic Support
Click on Peer Tutoring Appointment Scheduler
Choose a class from the drop-down menu
Select a date for your tutoring session
Select an available time
Click submit
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http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-successprograms/learning-enrichment-and-assistanceprogram/index
  Phone:
704-406-4390
  E-mail:
leap@gardner--webb.edu
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Gardner-Webb’s Writing Center is dedicated to helping all
Gardner-Webb University students with writing skills and the
writing process. The Writing Center is designed to enhance a
student’s own critical thinking, revision, and editing skills
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The Writing Center provides several types of consultations
including face-to-face, phone, or online chat.
  http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-success-programs/
writing-center/index
  Phone:
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704-406-4393
writingcenter@gardner-webb.edu
  Location:
GWU Main Campus, Tucker Student Center; Room
237
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hours available on website
  To make an appointment through Webb Connect:
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Log into Webb Connect
Click on Academic Support
Click on Writing Center Appointment Scheduler
Choose a class from the drop-down menu
Select a date for your tutoring session
Select an available time
Click submit
  http://gardner-webb.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-
bookstore/index
  Phone:
704-406-4273
  Location:
  Office
GWU Main Campus, Tucker Student Center
hours available on website
 New
York in March (Spring Break)
 Earn 1 hour credit
 Approximate cost $1,300
 Contact: Lance Foss lfoss@gardner-webb.edu
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Committee is made up of volunteer GOAL students
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The committee meets three times a year
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Discuss other GOAL centers. Be informed of events/news/
changes in the University community. Bring questions,
recommendations, and/or concerns from fellow students.
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Contact: Bobbi Cox bcox@gardner-webb.edu
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Gardner-Webb University is affiliated with the Gamma Beta
Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor
Society
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Membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda is the highest honor that
is bestowed upon GOAL students at Gardner-Webb University
To be eligible for Alpha Sigma Lambda, a student must:
  Be an adult engaged in balancing the multiple responsibilities of
home, career, community, and education
  Have a minimum 3.5 GPA at Gardner-Webb as well as a
3.5 GPA overall including all colleges previously attended
  Place in the top 10 % of his/her class, having earned a total of 88
semester hours credit
  Have earned 24 semester hours credit from Gardner-Webb
University
  Have earned at least 12 of the total semester hours credit in the
Liberal Arts/ Sciences
  Be enrolled for at least 12 hours in the semester of induction and
have excellent citizenship and character.
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Information on center closings due to snow, ice, flooding,
hurricanes, etc…
Information typically available by 2:00 pm
Check your GWU e-mail for updates
Closings are posted on the Gardner-Webb University homepage
*Updates will be on the GWU SNOW line only
when an entire center is closed. In individual cases –
the professor will communicate with his/her students
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Q: If I need to make any schedule changes before classes begin, how do I
take care of this?
A: You must contact your Academic Advisor or use your PIN number.
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Q: After the drop/add period, whose responsibility is it to withdraw me
from a class?
A: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw themselves from the course.
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Log onto Webb Connect
Click on Registration
Click on Withdrawal Information
Click on “click here” for GOAL Students
Fill out the form
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Q: If I have a concern about one of my classes, who can assist
me with this?
A: Address your concern with the instructor first, and if further
attention is needed, contact your Academic Advisor.
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Q: I’m graduating. What do I need to do to ensure that
everything is taken care of?
A: It is very important to register as soon as possible for the
final semester. To avoid unnecessary penalties or late fees,
complete your graduation application online through
“Academic Information” in Webb Connect.
semester students receive the GOAL Connection.
This official GOAL newsletter, sent via e-mail, contains:
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 Messages from the Assistant Provost
 Upcoming event information
 Feature articles about fellow GOAL students
If you have information you would like to see in the next
GOAL connection, email suggestions to:
dbridges2@gardner-webb.edu
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Continuing students receive registration and schedule
information via Webb Connect e-mail.
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Webb Connect e-mail is the primary form of communication
that Gardner-Webb staff and faculty will use to contact you.
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Lastly, check your Webb Connect e-mail REGULARLY!
Option 1- GOAL Admissions
1.Mandy Smith, Sr. Enrollment Counselor
2. Scott Bowens, Enrollment Counselor
3. Sandy Bailes, Sr. Enrollment Counselor
4. Drew Radford, Enrollment Counselor
5. Audrey Sloan, Enrollment Coordinator
5. Kelly Collum, Advisor
6. Lance Foss, Criminal Justice Coordinator
7. Cindy Miller, Nursing
Option 3- Center for Adult Education
Option 4- Business Office
Option 2- GOAL Advising Center
1. Dr. Don Berry, Advisor
Option 5- Registrar’s Office
2. Kaye Schenk, Asst. VP. Enrollment
Management
Option 6- Financial Planning
3. Emily Thomas, Advisor
4. Joanna Holloman, Advising Coordinator