This document provides information about resources and support available to students pursuing a distance learning degree from The University of Alabama. It outlines various technical, academic, and student support services designed to help distance learners succeed, including libraries resources, writing and testing centers, online learning platforms, and career counseling services. Time management, communication, and initiative are among the key skills identified as important for distance learning students.

1. LAWTON MILANOVICH
GBA 245-901
MODULE 9 PROJECT

2. ALABAMA DISTANCE LEARNING
• The University of Alabama provided Distance Learners with
many resources in order to succeed
• There are many skills necessary in order for a student to be
successful as a Distance Learner
• There are many different degrees that a student can obtain as a
Distance Learner

3. SKILLS NEEDED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
• Time Management
• Taking Initiative
• Commitment
• Organization/Prioritization
• Patience
• Communication
• Focus
• Goal Setting

4. TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DISTANCE LEARNER
ONE MUST…
• Read and review all suggested readings
• Submit assignments/ quizzes on time
• Utilize classmates and teachers as resources for class
• Organize and prioritize class material via schedule
• Complete assignments before due date

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Available 24/7 for Distance Learning Students
• Available for all Distance Learning Classes
• Write a brief description of the problem you are encountering
• Tech Support will get back to you with an answer
• Easy to use and quick reply from Tech Support

6. LIBRARIES RESOURCES
• Scout
• Libraries Catalogue
• Articles
• Digital Archives
• Electronic Journals/ Electronic Books
• Digital Archives
• Williams Americana Collection

7. LIBRARY RESOURCES CONT.
• RefWorks – Citations
• Google Scholar
• Ask-A-Librarian
• Interlibrary Loan

8. WRITING CENTER
• The Writing Center is a service provided by the University of
Alabama to help students improve various aspects of their
writing
• The Writing Center is a free service provided to Distance
Learners
• Allow for 2 business days for return
• You can submit as many times per week as you like, but the
total number of pages you submit each week cannot exceed ten

9. PEARSON
• “MyStudentSuccessLab helps you build skills for ongoing personal
and professional development by identifying potential strengths and
weaknesses to improve your current skill set”
• It personalizes your path to success using a research-based model to
provide an action plan for developing college and career success
skills
• Assignment Calendar
• The Pearson eText gives students access to their textbook anytime,
anywhere
• 24/7 Support

10. TESTING SERVICES
• Test administration
• Test Scoring
• Test Recording
• Test Evaluation
• Survey Services
• Data Input

11. OFF CAMPUS PROCTORING
• ProctorU - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-
ByimyMEwY&feature=player_embedded
• Any regionally accredited 2 or 4 year college or university that
has testing services available
• A public library
• Proctoring form

12. DISTANCE DEGREE LISTINGS
• Degrees in the following Majors:
• Arts and Sciences
• Commerce and Business Administration
• Communication and Information Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Human Environmental Sciences
• Law
• Nursing
• Social Work

13. BAMA BY DISTANCE WEBSITE
• “Through innovative and flexible formats, the Division of Academic Outreach
(AO) partners with internal and external constituents to provide diverse and
convenient academic programs to learners pursuing educational goals and
personal development”
• Great info on what resources distance learners can utilize
• Info for military students
• Financial aid & scholarships
• Technology Requirements
• UA Policies

14. ONLINE GENERAL BUSINESS DEGREE
• Program Policy and Procedures
• Class Flowchart

15. MYBAMA
• Academics
• Degree Works
• Blackboard Learn
• Schedule Builder
• Registrar
• Center for Academic Success
• Campus Life

16. MYBAMA CONT.
• Student
• Official/Unofficial Transcript
• SOI
• Textbooks
• Crimson Mail
• Connect with classmates and instructors

17. UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
• “Enhancing the academic experience by building a respected, world-
class customer service centered team”
• Services
• Degree Works
• Transcripts
• Transfer Lookup
• Academic Schedule
• Advising

18. CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
• Provides helpful academic services through study skills
workshops, tutorial services and seminars
• Reading and Study Skills workshop
• Test Preparations
• Academic Coaching
• Monday-Thursday, 4 pm - 9 pm

19. COUNSELING CENTER
• Helps students achieve academic success and personal growth
• Mental Health help
• Gives students an understanding of what is needed to prosper
during their college careers
• Helps keep students focused and grounded

20. FINANCIAL OFFICE
• Financial Aid
• Loans
• Grants
• Work Study
• FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)
• Skills Needed:
• Budgeting

21. BLACKBOARD LEARN
• Tools
• Announcements
• Emails
• Calendar
• Tasks
• Announcements/Messages
• Courses
• Blackboard IM

22. BLACKBOARD LEARN CONT.
• Learning Modules
• Lecture Videos
• Syllabus
• Schedule
• Discussion
• Assessments
• Grades
• “Your Classmates”

23. CULVERHOUSE CONNECTIONS/CAREER
CENTER
• “Culverhouse Connections provides all business students with
the opportunity to expand their professional horizons and
career opportunities through a three-component enrichment
program”
• Mentorships
• Employer Event Calendar
• Mock Interviews
• Resume/Cover Letters

24. CRIMSON CAREERS
• Upload resume to activate
• Search Career Events, Internships, Job Postings
• Meet with Career Advisor

25. OFFICE OF STUDENT MEDIA
• Black Warrior Review
• Corolla
• The Crimson White
• Marr’s Field Journal
• Southern Historian