Mac Lion Update

First -- check your Mac operating system.
(Go to Apple menu in top left corner, select About This Mac.  Below is sample image of what you should see when you select About This Mac.  Notice--In this image Mac OS X has been circled to highlight operating system and version information.)

If you are running Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4, there were some issues with that version that have been resolved with version 10.7.5

Version 10.7.5 is currently available via the Self Service app. 

Note -- OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 has not been certified by Blackboard and is NOT RECOMMENDED at this time.

Install Software Updates via the Mac Self Service app by opening the Self Service app and selecting Get Ready for Lion under Categories.  Then click Install Apple Updates

You will then be presented with the following screen --

Select Show Details if you would like to see what updates will be applied.  Then select Install if you wish to install the updates now.

**Remember that software available in SU Self Service is for use only on computers owned by Shenandoah University, which includes those in the iMLearning program. The software available in SU Self Service should not be installed on computers that are not owned by Shenandoah University. Please refer to the Installing Applications using Self Service documentation located on the IC Help Desk website.

Information concerning SU Self Service app provided by the IC Help Desk website.  Details are located in the Installing Applications using Self Service document.

http://www.su.edu/helpdesk

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iMLearning Backpack Survey Reminder

Students are invited to fill out a short survey concerning the Student iMLearning Backpack. To complete this survey,  please click on the following link and log in to your SU email account -
 
https://docs.google.com/a/su.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE1LSTRqQmxZNnotbDNxd1J6MFdhV2c6MQ

Again, you will need to be logged in to your SU email account to complete this survey.  Usernames will not be recorded.  Therefore, your survey submission will be anonymous.  

Please feel free to contact Katherine Shook via email at kshook@su.edu  if you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey. 

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Degree Audit Now Available for Student Review

DEGREE AUDIT NOW AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT REVIEW

Students are now able to view their program completion status in WebAdvisor under "Degree Audit." Degree Audit allows students to track their progress toward degree completion and assist with course planning, as all requirements include accompanying text on how to successfully complete each requirement. 

Once logged in, PDF instructions are available under "Student Help" and also on the screen where students select the appropriate program to be reviewed. Students should review the Student Instructions as information is provided on how to access and read the degree audit. As noted in the documentation, although some earlier programs may be reflected in Degree Audit, only catalog years 2009 and forward are fully supported. 

Should a student find any errors in the degree audit, please consult with your advisor, who will take further action to resolve any issues. Any other questions can be directed to Valerie Taylor at 540/665-4537 or regdegreeaudit@su.edu

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File Naming for Blackboard

A couple of things to remember when naming documents for upload to your Blackboard course.

• Use 16 characters or less 
• ONLY use alpha-numeric characters
• DO NOT use any spaces or special characters

Follow these general rules when naming files to improve your Blackboard experience.  

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@ Brandt Student Center --and Email Reminder

I will be offering technology assistance at the Brandt Student Center today from 11:30-12:30 p.m.  Please feel free to stop by.
--Katherine


**Reminder --

Please remember to use your SU email when communicating with Bb Support and all SU employees.  Using your SU email will help to quickly identify you and speed up response time.

For additional questions regarding use of SU email please refer to page 12 in the Student Handbook.

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Submitting Videos to upload.su.edu

Want to share a short video about how technology is used at SU?

Here's your chance --
 

Welcome to Shenandoah University's new technology initiative.

This program was created to allow you, the student, to help showcase the many ways technology is used at Shenandoah University. The information and videos you submit will be used to demonstrate to prospective students, educational leaders, professional accreditors and other interested parties how Shenandoah is using technology to enhance the collegiate experience.

We're looking for student-produced videos of five minutes or less that demonstrate the many ways our students and faculty embrace the technical revolution happening right before our eyes.

Maybe your professor has a unique way of incorporating technology in the classroom. Maybe you and your friends have used your iPhones to enhance your learning experience. Think about all of the different ways technology is used. It could be in sports, the classroom, the dorm experience or in the conservatory.

What you submit is up to you.

Please visit upload.su.edu to find out more.


**All information provided by the upload.su.edu website.

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iMLearning Backpack Survey

Students are invited to fill out a short survey concerning the Student iMLearning Backpack. To complete this survey,  please click on the following link and log in to your SU email account -
 
https://docs.google.com/a/su.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE1LSTRqQmxZNnotbDNxd1J6MFdhV2c6MQ

Again, you will need to be logged in to your SU email account to complete this survey.  Usernames will not be recorded.  Therefore, your survey submission will be anonymous.  Please feel free to contact Katherine Shook via email at kshook@su.edu  if you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey. 

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