Navigating Waldorf University: A Comprehensive Student Portal Guide

Waldorf University is committed to providing its students with a supportive and enriching college experience. A key component of this commitment is the Waldorf University student portal, a centralized online hub designed to streamline academic and campus life. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the student portal and its various features, ensuring that students can easily access the resources and information they need to succeed.

Introduction to the Student Portal

The Waldorf University student portal serves as a gateway to a wide range of essential services and information. From academic resources to campus life updates, the portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for students. This guide will walk you through the various features and functionalities of the portal, helping you make the most of your Waldorf University experience.

Accessing the Student Portal

To access the student portal, students will be given a student ID during check-in and registration. This ID permits attendance at all athletic events, Forest City movies, and other university activities at no cost, as well as special promotions at area businesses that are part of the Waldorf Community Connection program.

Academic Resources

The student portal provides access to a wealth of academic resources designed to support students in their studies. These resources include:

Library Resources

The library staff are available to assist students, faculty, staff, and community members with their research needs. When making an appointment, it is helpful to provide information about the assignment and topic. The library offers various resources, including:

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ABI/Inform: Access to 2,700 scholarly business journals and thousands of worldwide business periodicals.
Agriculture: A comprehensive view of agriculture and related fields.
Business Insights: Global: Provides company and industry intelligence on thousands of global companies, including periodical articles, news articles, press releases, investment reports, corporate chronologies, company histories, brands and product information, industry and company rankings, financial overviews, industry overviews, and HR law case digests.
Chilton Library: Authoritative automotive repair information for car owners.
Communications and Mass Media: Access to academic journals and magazines focusing on all aspects of the communications field.
Credo Reference Library: Over 900 titles with emphasis on subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks.
Criminal Justice (Gale): Academic journals and magazines on topics in criminal justice and related fields.
Diversity Studies: Explores cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Economics and Theory: Academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics and related fields.
Educator's Reference Complete: Academic journals, reports, and reference sources in the field of education.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source: A full-text database for business students and researchers.
Environmental Studies: The Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources focuses on the physical, social, and economic aspects of environmental issues.
Environmental Studies and Policy: Scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference sources covering environmental issues and policies.
ERIC: The largest education database in the world, including citations for journal articles, books, research papers, conference papers, technical reports, policy papers, dissertations, theses, and other materials in the field of education.
Fine Arts: Scholarly journals and magazines in the areas of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
Gardening and Horticulture: Academic journals and magazines focused on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies.
Global Issues: A rich analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, science-related, health-related, and cultural issues, as well as headlines in world hot spots.
Health & Medical Collection: Vital clinical, biomedical, and health journals.
Health and Wellness: Thousands of full-text medical journals, periodicals, reference works, and multimedia.
Hospitality and Tourism: Scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications that cover topics including the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project: A collection of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts presented cleanly for educational use.
Military and Intelligence: Scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs.
Military and Government Collection: Full-text journals and periodicals pertaining to all branches of the military and government.
News: Access to full-text newspapers, allowing users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields.
Political Science: Over 450 leading political science and international relations journals.
Public Health: Core public health literature from over 8,000 publications.
Science: Includes the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas.
Security Issues Online: Delves into conflicts, policies, and relationships that have impacted the global arena throughout modern history.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text: A comprehensive bibliographic database covering key areas of sports medicine and related fields.
History: Provides an overview of world history covering over 5,000 years from antiquity to the present and geographically around the globe.

Course Engagement Program (CEP)

This program combines library and writing center instruction to support students in courses containing a research paper component. The CEP program includes 3-to-5 short instruction sessions throughout the semester, led by a librarian or writing center expert. Instruction is paced to correlate with student progress on their research papers.

One-Shot Sessions

Librarians develop library guides tailored to meet the needs of a particular course upon request by faculty. One-shot sessions are provided in courses upon request by faculty.

Brainfuse

Brainfuse ensures that students, adult learners, and job-seekers have access to a personalized, all-in-one learning experience.

ProTrain Support

ProTrain ensures students always have access to current course material through content updates and provides ongoing student support throughout their training. Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion and, where applicable, assistance with national certification exam registration. ProTrain provides dedicated technical, customer, and Learning Management System support.

Course Completion and Access

Nearly all courses and programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start your training immediately and move at your own pace until completion. Most programs can be completed within 4 to 6 months after you register, but you are given plenty of time to complete if needed. Course and Program lengths vary depending on the subject matter. All courses and programs list the average number of hours to complete and the length of time you have to access your training.

Course Materials

Most materials that you will need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. For those courses that do not have materials included, you will be told by your Training Assessment Manager (TAM). Software is not included/supplied with any course/program at all. Materials that are included will be shipped through ground service upon enrollment. Some course and programs contain online material for download only, and for these courses, shipping of books is not required.

Self-Paced Learning

Students are encouraged to work at their own individual pace in order to get the maximum benefit from their course. You can log in when you want (24x7) and start learning.

Technical Requirements

Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite are recommended for accessing the learning management system. Cellular hotspots may allow access, but students may experience connectivity issues due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections. While courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, the use of these devices is not recommended. Students should have at least a 10th grade reading level in order to take a course.

Certificates and Certifications

Programs listed as certificates will provide a student a certificate of completion at the end of their course. Programs listed as certifications prepare a student to take a national certification exam after the program is completed. Usually, the cost of a certification exam is not included in the price of a course unless specified.

Purchasing Exams

If you want an exam included with your course, let your Training Assessment Manager know. Then you have up to one year after your course expires to get your voucher.

Student Grievances

A student will attempt to resolve a grievance with the person involved. If a student is unable to resolve the grievance with the person involved, it should be submitted in writing to that personâs supervisor. A meeting will be set up to include the student, person involved, and someone from the executive leadership team. Every effort will be made to resolve the grievance at this point. Students that have addressed their concern to the executive leadership team and have not reached their desired outcome, or have an issue directly related to the executive leadership team the student will be referred to file a formal complaint with a higher governing authority. ProTrain is accredited by Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. The student may also consider contacting the schoolâs accreditor.

Completion Rate Data

Completion Rate data is from the past two years and excludes learners who dropped or withdrew from their program. The completion rate based on students who have progressed through at least half of the program is a benchmark used by several content providers.

Campus Life Resources

The student portal also provides access to a variety of campus life resources, including:

Office of Student Life

The Office of Student Life at Waldorf University exists to help students grow and develop throughout their college experience, providing opportunities for leadership, self-discovery, vocational exploration, and character development. The Office of Student Life is dedicated to supporting the growth and educational experience of all residential students at Waldorf University. It offers various services and programs designed to enhance your college journey. The offices are located on the main floor of the Campus Center and have an open-door policy.

Campus Center

The Campus Center is a center for student activities on campus. It houses the student lounge, which offers comfortable furniture, a television, a massage chair, and gaming tables. There is also lounge space for students in the Atrium and Luise V. Voss Hall. The Campus Information Center (CIC) desk in the main lobby is available for approved ticket sales and sign-ups. The Campus Center is operated for faculty, alums, students, and guests. Lost articles may be reclaimed at the CIC desk.

Student Senate

The Student Senate at Waldorf University allows students to participate in the governance and programming of student life and activities. Through these organizations, students can learn to work together for common goals and plan and organize specific areas of student life. The Student Senate accepts all students regardless of race, disability, gender, religion, or sexual preference. Student Senate also serves as a point of origin for ideas and concerns in relationship to the total college community. In addition to the Student Senate organization, students are selected to serve as members of committees. Students may request that items be placed on the agenda of Student Senate meetings through the president of the appropriate group. Student Senate meetings are open, and students may request to be heard.

Campus Organizations

All organized groups of three or more members are eligible to be recognized by the Student Senate and the University. The recognition process begins with an application to the Director of Student Activities or Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students, after which the application is forwarded to the Student Senate for consideration. The application shall include a proposed constitution, a statement of purpose and criteria for membership along with rules, regulations, typical activities, and a named advisor. Campus organizations, including those affiliated with an external organization, shall be open to all students regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, creed, or national origin.

Housing and Residence Life

The University desires a living environment where students feel safe and secure. To this end, it employs Waldorf Security officers to supervise the campus, report ways to improve campus security, and deal with incidents involving studentsâ safety and security. The Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students, Area Coordinators/Hall Managers, and Waldorf Security are authorized to enter rooms when there is probable cause to think a University policy is being violated. Such persons shall knock and, if requested, identify themselves before entering.

Residence Hall Expectations

Since a residence hall comprises a group of individuals in a âliving-learning community,â everyone possesses certain rights and responsibilities that must be held in high regard. Mutual respect and consideration, coupled with awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of other individuals, must be the standard for group living. As an outgrowth of the values mentioned above, specific standards have been established to create an environment that encourages academic achievement and learning, personal well-being, and value development when living on campus. Students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible college community members and comply with local, state, and national laws and campus living guidelines.

Visitation

All other residence halls do not have time restraints for visitation. However, before visitors arrive on campus, residents must register guests with their RA and AC.

Prohibited Items and Activities

Students must adhere to all policies and procedures mentioned in the Housing Contract. Contracts are updated annually, and students receive a copy when checking in at the beginning of the year. Prohibited items include open coil devices or machines that produce large amounts of heat, live Christmas trees, candles, and incense. Fuse boxes and the fuses inside are not to be tampered with or touched. Only one small freezer and one 4 cu. ft. refrigerator per room are allowed. Personal air conditioners are not allowed unless approved for disability reasons. Hall sports of any kind are not permitted unless approved under special circumstances.

Parking

Waldorf University permits student vehicle use and has adequate student parking spaces in the lots. All residential students must purchase a parking permit to park in a Waldorf University parking lot. Permits are required to park in any Waldorf University parking lot and may be purchased for $75 or $100 for the academic year or $75 for one semester. The parking permit must be placed in the rear window on the lower left side. Vehicles without permits or with the wrong color permit will be ticketed. Parking in handicapped spaces is prohibited unless the student possesses a handicap sticker.

Campus Dining

The office of the Director of Campus Dining is located in the Campus Center on the second floor, west end of the Dining Hall. The director can help arrange meal plans, picnics, dinners, special dietary needs, and catering events. Warrior Bucks work like cash without the hassle, and anyone can add Warrior Bucks to your account anytime, and they have no expiration date. Sack Lunches may be requested with 24 hours' notice and are available to students who cannot be present during a scheduled meal time because of work or other school-related obligations. As with any food service, shoes and a shirt must be worn for admittance. Informal dress is fine for most meals. ID cards are required to ensure that student meals are accounted for accurately. All food and beverages are to be consumed in and remain in the dining room. China, silverware, cups, glasses, and salt shakers are University property.

Health and Safety

Waldorf University requires all full-time residential students (12 or more credit hours) to be enrolled in and maintain a primary health insurance plan. This plan can be obtained through enrollment in a family memberâs employee health plan or purchase of a private health plan. Counseling services at Waldorf provide assessment and referral to community counseling centers to assist with various personal problems that may interfere with a studentâs emotional well-being, academic success, or relationships. Emergency service is available by calling the Forest City Ambulance Service at 911. Students having a bad drug experience of any nature may voluntarily approach the university nurse, Area Coordinator, or university counselor for immediate aid without being subject to disciplinary action.

Student Handbook

For a full list of student policies, please visit the Waldorf University Student Handbook.

Student Progress Tracking

Waldorf University can track student progress. For about 65% of courses taken, an automated report can be pulled on a student through the registration system. For the rest, the university goes directly to the content developer and do an individual Progress Report (PR) for that student.

Rental Books

Rental books are a great option for students who may want their books only for a certain period of time or don't want to own their books in the long term. Rental books must be returned at the end of the term, where purchased books are yours to keep or sell back. The prices for a book are listed at checkout, for convenient comparison. The best option for you will be based on your personal preferences, how long you need the book, and how you plan to use it. The rental time frame will depend on the length of the course.

Returning Rental Books

Returning your rentals is simple, and return shipping is free! Securely pack your rental books in a sturdy box with your packing slip. Feel free to use the box your books came in or any other box, just be sure your book fits along with some packaging material and be sure to cover up all old labels, scan codes, and markings. Please use clean filler to avoid damage in transit.

Student Activities

Friendliness, welcoming, and involved are the words most often used to describe the Waldorf University student life community. Waldorf has a very active campus providing abundant opportunities and services for students to be involved in, including leadership, service to others, developing life skills, and thriving in a learning and living environment. The fun on campus never ends. Join in with events like Homecoming, WinterFest, Warrior Cup, De-Stress Week, comedians, game shows, or inflatables. Get involved with campus life through a student organization. There are over 30 options available. Learn about the different performing arts groups and facilities at Waldorf and how you can get involved. Enjoy your sports leagues, game lounge, and fun trips to professional sporting events.

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