• Canvas learning management system- comprehensive overview

• Installing Microsoft Office

• Installing Microsoft Teams

• Using Turnitin

• Resetting your university email password and how to access a locked university email account:

  • https://support.vclhub.com/knowledge-base/reset-email-password/

Join us virtually this morning for a grounding meditation practice and brief opening remarks.

Dean of Students, Shederick A. McClendon will speak with students about community agreements and other important information, including resources, the Student Handbook, Email Etiquette, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use, Course Evaluations, Conflict Resolution, and Degree Requirements.

Other campus representatives will speak with you about:

• Student Accessibility Services

• Wellness Counseling

• Wellness Coaching

• Wellness Activities

• Student Life & Basic Needs

• Student Success

• 9:00 - 9:10 AM: Meditation & Opening

• 9:10 - 9:30 AM: Welcome Messages

  
  

... then join break out rooms to meet reps from the following offices and areas:

• Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DDEI) Black Psychology Project (BPP), Center for Black & Indigenous Praxis (CBIP), and more.

• Office for Research & Academic Support (ORAS) Center for Writing & Scholarship, the Dissertation Office, Human Subjects Research, BIPOC Writers Circle, and the Library

• Office of Student Success International Student Services, Bridge Program, Veterans and Military-Connected Students, and Career Services

• Office for Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) Academic Accommodations, Student Advisory Board, workshops, and more.

• Student Life Basic Needs Initiative (food pantry), CARE team, and more.

• Wellness Center Counseling, Yoga, Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness Meditation, and more

• Student Union leadership opportunities, conference funding, and more.

• Student Groups co-curricular and interest groups

• Morning Yoga with Elaine

• Morning Meditation with Sucandra

...Take a 15 minute break to reset and recharge, before joining back for the afternoon virtual sessions.

This wraps up our Spring 2025 Online NSO!

• Dean of Students, Shederick A. McClendon

• Director of Student Success, Shmee Giarratana

• Director of Student Life & Basic Needs, Lisa Webb

• Director of Student Accessibility Services, Dave Leech

• Director of Wellness Counseling, Laura Rainville

• Registrar

• Student Accounts

• Financial Aid

...then, join break out rooms for 10 minute Q&A sessions with reps from these offices.

...Take a 10 minute break to reset and recharge, before joining back for the final virtual sessions for today's NSO!

Additionally, P2 has introduced unique and engaging certificate programs and workshops for clinicians, healers, and allied professionals.

Attend this session to learn more about this incredible division at the institute!

Meet & Greet Student Affairs & Student Services representatives...ask any questions you may have!

Visit your academic program and/or the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis on your way to pick up your Student ID in the Registrar's office on the Fourth (4th) Floor, room 405.

This ends our Spring 2025 NSO!

Join us virtually for brief opening remarks & a kick-off with Director of Student Success, Shmee Giarratana.

More about the Community Circle facilitated by DDEI:

This session of NSO Circle Up is designed to cultivate the fertile ground in which healthy and lasting relationships can take root and flourish. We start with the foundational value of Relationship, emphasizing Intimacy through the courage to be vulnerable, Intensity by breaking through comfort zones, Authenticity by staying true to one's values, Congruency through honest communication, and Transparency with a willingness to be seen. Join us as we embrace these principles to build stronger connections and community.

• Campus overview

• Facilities vs. Operations: what's the difference?

• Campus Hours & Access 

• Student Spaces  

• Classrooms 

• Campus Safety & Emergency Response 

...Take a 15 minute break to reset and recharge, before joining back for the afternoon virtual sessions.

• Dissertation Office & Human Subjects Research - for doctoral students across all PhD-level programs

• MCP Field Placement Office - for Masters in Counseling Psychology students across all five concentrations.

  
  

...If these sessions aren't applicable to you, feel free to take a break during this time.