New
Online Orientation
a Hit with Motlow Students |
Students enrolling at Motlow College for the first time this fall have
good things to say about Inside
MSCC, the college's new online orientation process, said Rhonda Cotham,
director of advisement at the college.
"Today's students are accustomed to using online services in many areas
of their lives," Cotham said, "and Motlow's online orientation offers
them a convenient way to become familiar with the college and its services."
Inside MSCC takes students on an eight-channel Cyberspace journey around
the college. While on the trip, they learn about Motlow campuses, student
services, technology that is available to students, class schedules, and
gather information about academics, financial aid and many other areas
of the college.
Toneilous Cannon, who graduated from Tullahoma High School this year
and is enrolled at Motlow for the fall semester, said Inside MSCC "helped
me a lot. It gave me information about a lot of topics, including the
services offered by the college."
For instance, in The Land of Student Services, one of the stops on the
tour, students can find out which media to listen to about class cancellations
or delays in case of inclement weather, where they are permitted to park
and the cost of a ticket if they park elsewhere, and where they can buy
textbooks, breakfast, lunch, or snacks. On Channel 6, Jump into the Fun
Stuff, students can check out the many clubs and organizations they can
join at Motlow, where to get tutoring help if needed, and how they can
take advantage of opportunities to study abroad. Motlow's men's and women's
athletic teams are also showcased on Channel 6.
Alicia Lawhorn, a Coffee County Central High School graduate who will
begin her college career at Motlow this fall, said of the online orientation
process, "I really appreciate it being available. It answered many of
my questions about registration and gave me information that will help
me as a new student at the college."
"Helping new students become acquainted with the college is what the
online process was designed for, but anyone can access Inside MSCC to
learn more about the college," Cotham said. "New students wishing to register
for classes; however, must complete a confirmation form at the end of
the online orientation process as one of their admissions requirements.
After all admissions requirements are completed, they will be notified
through their Motlow e-mail account when they can meet with an advisor
to plan their class schedule."
Inside MSCC was created by Laura Monks, assistant director of student
services at Motlow's Fayetteville Center, and Sylvia Collins, director
of institutional research, planning and effectiveness.
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