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Course:
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Navigating the Online Environment Template
This reference guide is designed to help you be successful
during your academic journey. Once you fill in the missing
spaces, you will be able to use this information to access
resources in the future.
Review the GCU Mission and Vision, Doctrinal Statement,
University Snapshot, and Christian Identity and Heritage. Links
for these items can be located using the provided links inside
the classroom by clicking on Dashboard>>Path>>Topic
1>>Study Materials. After you reviewed each resource explain
how you think each resource will affect your education and
experience at GCU.
Resource
Explanation
GCU Mission and Vision
Doctrinal Statement
University Snapshot
Christian Identity and Heritage
Complete the Student Learning Management System Tutorial
(https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/media-element-view/new-student/1581AD8B-

2. BC20-E811-9496-005056A0B3BE). Explain the purpose of the
course syllabus, course materials, and announcements.
Learning Management System Resource
Purpose and Connection
Course Syllabus
Course Materials
Announcements
Describe the purpose of each of the following forums in this
course: Discussion Question, Private Forum, Questions to
Instructor Forum, and the Class Wall.
Forum Type
Purpose
Discussion Question
Private Forum
Questions to Instructor Forum
Class Wall

3. Academic Reference Guide
Directions: Provide the appropriate information in the blank
spaces for each resource, for the two guides below. Included
below are helpful links to view to locate the information in
addition to the Student Success Center and LoudCloud
classroom.
Main GCU Website: https://www.gcu.edu/
GCU Students’ Website: https://students.gcu.edu/
Resources
Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info,
etc)
What does this resource do for you?
Math Center
Writing Center
Writing Style Guides
Library
Student Portal
https://newportal.gcu.edu/#/dashboard
Student Success Center (LoudCloud/Portal)
Clinical Field Experience Handbook
ThinkingStorm
https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/204396434-
ThinkingStorm

4. Academic Catalog/Policy
GCU Tech Support
Events on Campus—Calendar/GCU Engage
Clubs/Student Organizations
COE Social Media
Wellness Center/Student Care
Title IX
End of course survey (EOCS)—this is informational you will do
not need to fill in any information.
Provides students with the opportunity to give feedback to the
university about the course, faculty, and student advisor.
Feedback is confidential and provides valuable insight that is
used to improve the overall university experience.
The EOCS is available only through the student portal and can
be accessed one week before the end of class until one week
after the end of class.
Career Reference Guide
Resources
What does this resource do for you?
Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info,

5. etc)
Academic & Career Excellent (ACE) Center
ACE Center provides you with the resources, professional
knowledge, and support you need to successfully transition from
academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment.
How can online students access tutoring? How do you book a
LEAD on TutorTrac?
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/excellence-center
Career Connections
Career Compass
It is good to revisit assessments such as this one every so often
to reevaluate your goals, focus, and direction.
GCU Internships
https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/office-of-
internships.php
Reflection:
In 75-100 words reflect on the following:
· List at least three GCU resources (ex. Library, ACES, Career
Connections, etc) you will use during your academic career and
include how you will engage with those resources for the
entirety of your time at GCU. (1.2)
· Describe what academic success skills you will need to
improve upon or master in order to be successful at GCU (ex.

6. note taking, study skills, time management, etc,). (1.1)
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