tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71785622277010033192024-03-12T22:20:45.528-06:00WGU UpdateThe latest news and information about what's going on at the university, resources available to students, and tips for students and mentors.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-84574570804833522016-09-06T19:51:00.001-06:002016-09-06T20:00:27.189-06:00Technology Deal for WGU Students, Faculty, & AlumniThe WGU Alumni page is regularly updated with deals for Students and Alumni. The most recent addition being that of IT Services and Solutions and thier Academic pricing especially for WGU students, faculty, and alumni.<br />
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If you have not been to the WGU Alumni page lately, head on over and check out the deals on thier "Perks" tab - <a href="http://alumni.wgu.edu/s/1110/16/site/benefits.aspx?sid=1110&gid=1&pgid=1870" target="_blank">WGU Alumni Perks</a> . If you are a windows user and need antivirus for your PC, ITSS supports XP, Vista, 7,8, and 10. Keep your PCs running like factory new. Proctect yourself from, hackers, viruses, adware, and slow performance at a substantial discount.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-55658459002955576902011-02-07T15:40:00.001-07:002011-02-07T15:42:55.345-07:00WGU Career Cafe Webinars<span style="font-size: large;">WGU Career Cafe Webinars - February Schedule </span><br />
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Alumni & Career Services has some exciting webinars coming up in February. Please make sure to remind your students/graduates about this great resource by sending them to -<a href="http://alumni.wgu.edu/februarycareercafes"> http://alumni.wgu.edu/februarycareercafes</a> <br />
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<ul><li>February 9 - Teacher Recruiting Fairs </li>
<li>February 16 - Getting Started with Optimal Resume- Practice Interview Software </li>
<li>February 23 - The Federal Government Is Hiring!</li>
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</span>Detailed descriptions, times, and connection information can be found at the link above or in the Mentor Development Community<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="apple-converted-space"> - </span></span><a href="http://community.wgu.edu/clearspacex/docs/DOC-11508">WGU Career Cafe Webinars for Students/Graduates - February Schedule</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-57599753289714776322011-02-07T12:05:00.002-07:002011-02-07T15:43:16.252-07:00WGU Winter 2011 Graduation to be WebCast Live<span style="font-size: large;">Winter 2011 Commencement Ceremony Broadcast</span><br />
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As most are already aware, WGU is holding their Winter Graduation Ceremony this Saturday at 10am Mountain Time.<br />
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Graduates and family who are not able to attend the 2011 Winter Commencement Ceremony can watch a live broadcast of the ceremony via the Internet. All current and potential students are also invited to attend via webcast.<br />
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Be prepared to be inspired, motivated, and uplifted by those who have been invited to speak. This is not something you will want to miss.<br />
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To watch the ceremony online, go to the following link on February 12, 2011, 10:00 AM (Mountain Time):<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"> <span class="apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/graduation_feb2011"><span style="color: #355491;">http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/graduation_feb2011</span></a></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-47358130428845156202011-02-04T08:12:00.003-07:002011-02-07T15:50:52.486-07:00WGU's Information Security Assurance Center Presentation<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">WGU's ISA Center Presents:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being Proactive and Less Reactive in Security Ops and Cyber Attack Response</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">Time</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">: 2:00 pst, 3:00 mst, 5:00 est</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">Date</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">February 9, 2011</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">WHAT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">:</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cyber threat awareness within the security operations center is a key to creating a workforce able to respond <br />
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to malicious attacks. Preventing a cyber attack has become almost impossible with the amount of malicious <br />
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software and viruses so being able to respond and quarantine is a important in a proactive operation. Overall <br />
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structure and education is the key to a proactive security operations center. The session will discuss digital "fingerprinting" and pattern behaviors of hackers.<span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Conference Number(s): </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">1-866-910-4857<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Participant Code:</span></b> 998574<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">To join the meeting:</span></b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://wgu.connectpro.acrobat.com/isa/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">http://wgu.connectpro.acrobat.com/isa/</span></a></span></div><br />
All Students and guests are invited to attend ISA center events. <br />
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WGU has an official blog which offers tons of great info info on getting the most out of your university experience.<br />
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While it may not exactly keep you up to date on what's new you will be missing out it you don't take some time to check out their content.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wgu.edu/blog">http://www.wgu.edu/blog</a><br />
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If you will be starting a new term, just started one, or are even in the middle of one you should check out this post and consider their recommendations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-22059303731523582312011-01-10T10:05:00.000-07:002011-01-10T10:05:43.382-07:00WGU IT Course Moving to LabSim for Pre-assessments<span style="font-size: large;">LabSim for Pre-assessments</span><br />
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While it may not apply to all courses in WGU's BSIT programs, Those with the LabSim as a primay resource are moving away from Measure Up as the Pre-assessment and testing in LabSim instead as a pre-assessment.<br />
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To see if your BSIT course is one that uses LabSim as a pre-assessment, check the course of study. Here you can find the details of how to use LabSim as a pre-assessment: <a href="https://web5.wgu.edu/aap/content/labsim-preassessment-instructions.html%20">LabSim Pre-assessments</a><br />
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The move seems to be to the advantage of students in being a more directed and focused approach to test preparation as well as giving students one less resource in which to engage. Preliminary results are very positive and feedback has been very good from both student and mentors on the change.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-87402995220663850002011-01-06T10:24:00.000-07:002011-01-06T10:24:03.151-07:00Discount on School Supplies at Amazon.com<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Amazon Offers Discount on Select Office Supplies to Students</b></span><br />
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Amazon.com has released a coupon code for students that expires on Jan 15th. It is good for select office supplies commonly needed for students. It offers exceptional savings at 25% off selected item when checking out using the coupon code: <b>NJE8O6VS</b>. Take a moment to check out some recommendations and don't forget to use the coupon code - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_68610_18171050_pe_001/?docId=1000648041">original link</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://astore.amazon.com/w0ef2-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">Recommended School Supplies for which this coupon code specifically applies</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-38447115722192974962010-12-21T13:29:00.000-07:002010-12-21T13:29:37.405-07:00Have You Worked with a SAP Specialist?For the last year, WGU providing the assistance and expertise of Learning Specialists called SAP Specialists to help students get the most out of their academic experience and to help students get the most value for their tuition dollar.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://wgusaptips.blogspot.com/">SAP Tip of the Week</a> blog to learn more about SAP Specialists and to see some recent study tips. <br />
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SAP Specialists focusing on teaching: </b><br />
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<ul><li> Improving Time Management </li>
<li> Creating Support </li>
<li> Establishing Purpose </li>
<li> Managing Unexpected Events (life circumstances such as divorce, health, family obligations) </li>
<li> Using Quality Study Strategies </li>
</ul>SAP Specialist have an 8 week mini-series of calls that they present (one per week) which focus on these topics.<br />
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To start taking advantage of this valuable resource, contact your Mentor.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-91624913183391903792010-12-17T18:35:00.002-07:002010-12-21T13:40:55.643-07:00WGU Closed 4 Days in December<b>WGU Closing for the Holidays</b><br />
Have a wonderful holiday season and be sure to take time for family and friends.<br />
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Be sure to make arrangements with your mentor to update them my email or phone as is appropriate for your academic standing. Most mentors will be taking the university holidays of Dec 24th and 25th as well as Dec 31st and Jan 1st off. If you will not me available for your scheduled call, be sure to make arrangements with your mentor.<br />
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Contact with your mentor = Attendance<br />
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For tips on being productive over the break, check out the new <a href="http://wgusaptips.blogspot.com/">WGU SAP Tips</a> blog.<br />
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Best Wishes!<br />
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For those of you who can't attend, these are recorded for you access and review through the <a href="http://community.wgu.edu/clearspacex/thread/47853?tstart=0">Natural Science Learning Community</a>. If you want to see this list and are not in his community, just ask your mentor to add you in.<br />
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If you are having any trouble with the course, don't hesitate to contact a COS Mentor - <a href="mailto:lanaturalscience@wgu.edu">Send Email</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-44106136840188936432010-11-17T09:55:00.001-07:002010-11-17T12:16:20.639-07:00WGU Now Provides Unofficial Transcripts & Report Cards<b>Unofficial Transcripts and Grade Reports</b><br />
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We are pleased to announce that unofficial transcripts and grade reports are now available to students. The student portal has been updated to include links on the 'resources' tab that will allow students to view and print an unofficial copy of their transcript, as well as a 'report card' of their prior term¿s academic history. We believe this self-service to students will increase awareness of academic progress as represented on a transcript and further facilitate discussions regarding pacing, RCD's and SAP. Additionally, we believe unofficial transcripts and prior term grade reports will enable students to satisfy the requirements of Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programs, insurance rate reductions, loan deferments, etc. We encourage students to review their unofficial transcripts and report any errors to the Records department.<br />
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Please note that, in addition to "Pass" and "Not Passed," students may also see grades of "Withdrawn" and "Incomplete" on both their unofficial transcript and prior term grade report. A grade of "Incomplete" is temporary and not a permanent grade and is resolved upon completion of the Manual Recheck period.<br />
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Official transcripts can be purchased from the <a href="https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/secure_area/Transcript/to_home.asp?t=141000&LoginHome=to_home.asp">National Student Clearinghouse</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-42473600781699811312010-11-15T18:21:00.002-07:002010-11-21T01:27:11.524-07:00WGU Partners with WellConnect Counceling ServicesWELLCONNECT is a free, voluntary and confidential service provided through Western Governors University, that offers counseling and additional support services to WGU students or WGU faculty, and their immediate family members.<br />
WGU Students are eligible for up to four (4) sessions of short term counseling per year/per issue with a licensed professional.<br />
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Examples of reasons a student might call are:<br />
<ul><li>Academic Stress</li>
<li>Family and Relationship Issues</li>
<li>Anxiety/ Depression</li>
<li>Difficulty Focusing or Concentrating</li>
<li>Stress/Anger Management</li>
<li>Substance Abuse</li>
<li>Drinking or Drug Use</li>
<li>Domestic Violence</li>
<li>Money Matters</li>
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To ensure that students can easily access these services, we connect students with professionals located in close proximity to the school or students’ home.<br />
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If you are curious about these services you can ask your mentor, visit <a href="http://www.wgu.edu/wellconnect">www.wgu.edu/wellconnect</a> , or call 1-877--685--3269 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for confidential counseling services.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-46384361249334238092010-11-15T12:45:00.000-07:002010-11-15T12:45:09.640-07:00Winter Commencement / Graduation Ceremony Update<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><b>Winter Ceremony Deadlines</b></span><br />
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Please remember that term "graduation" and the graduation application processes are different from the commencement ceremony. Avoid using the term "graduation" in speaking about the commencement ceremony, which will confuse the graduates (ex: graduates will apply for graduation, thinking this process is securing their attendance for the commencement ceremony). Instead, the appropriate term is the <b>"WGU Winter Commencement Ceremony"</b> -- a formal ceremony program that celebrates the academic achievement of graduates, which includes a processional, speakers, conferral of degrees and processional. <br />
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<b>Monday, December 13, 2010 - Student Speaker Application Deadline</b><br />
WGU is accepting student speaker applications for the 2011 WGU Winter Commencement Ceremony. WGU graduates who wish to be considered for a student commencement speaker role need to fill out an application, prepare a draft speech/outline, and obtain a letter of recommendation from a WGU mentor. The application is available for download at <a href="http://www.wgu.edu/commencement">http://www.wgu.edu/commencement</a>. Please note graduates, who are selected for student speaker roles, will receive travel and hotel accommodations (airfare and 2 hotel nights).<br />
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<b>Friday, January 7, 2011 - Winter Commencement Program Deadline</b><br />
Students who have completed all their program requirements must apply for graduation by January 7, 2011 to be included in the winter commencement program. Due to printing timetables, students who do not apply or receive a graduation confirmation by January 7, 2011 will not be included in the winter commencement program, but in the next program.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-38288458631776142422010-11-04T14:45:00.002-06:002010-11-17T12:06:22.018-07:00WGU Indiana Just Graduated Their First ClassWGU Indiana came on line just this year and just graduated their first class. Check out this video of Governor Mitch Daniels at WGU Indiana Graduation Ceremony.<br />
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The particular position was for and entry level job and that is just what so many WGU IT students need right now, a foot in the door. They have the certs, they are soon to have the degree and just need that first opportunity in the IT field.<br />
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The recruiter said they had tons of entry level positions that they are trying to fill, so if you are a WGU student and in the market for your first IT job, try <a href="http://rht.com/">Robert Half Technology</a>. If you're looking specifically in Utah, <a href="http://www.roberthalftechnology.com/Register">send your IT resume</a> to Kerstin Moore or contact her on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstinmoore">LinkedIn</a>. They have jobs at all experience levels that they are trying to fill. Why not fill them with WGU students?<br />
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<b>Student Services Has Now Extended Hours</b><br />
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Great news! The Student Services office goes live with extended office hours on Monday. As of October 4th, 2010 Student Services Associates will be available from 6 am to midnight MT on weekdays and 10 am - 7 pm MT on Saturday and Sunday. We've teamed up with several other service departments to provide students with extended hours to get help with many different administrative issues. Expired TaskStream account? Can't locate your authorization code for an objective assessment? No problem, we can help! Call (866) 903-0110 or email <a href="mailto:studentservices@wgu.edu">studentservices@wgu.edu</a>.<br />
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All the services you mentor normally provides for you, other than the all important accountability coaching and personal attention and cheerleeding, but during the hours your mentor is away from their phone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178562227701003319.post-26544840213266415432010-09-02T15:41:00.002-06:002010-12-07T14:07:07.451-07:00VMWare for WGU IT StudentsI just learned of a new resource that we have for students IT students. It is a software portal much like the one we have for Microsoft through their MSDN-AA program. The only difference is that this software portal is all VMWare. It has visualization software for Mac users as well as for windows and will be of great interest to those students in MSISA for practicing their ethical hacking skill and for BSIT students trying to learn Windows7 and and Server operating systems. IT students who have not received their access email should contact their mentors, tell them to ask Annah to give them access.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1