Student Success Resources for Remote Courses
Student Success Resources for Remote Courses
Student Success Resources for Fall 2020
Rowan University is committed to helping students reach their highest potential. We are here to support you. Check out the tips below to help you be successful, and take advantage of the support programs and services being offered. The Return to Rowan website has important information for you to review. Students’ individual academic advisors are also available to assist with questions or course schedule adjustments. To find your advisor, please see this site or check your Success Network here.
Do you need help registering for your Spring 2021 courses? Attend one of our virtual help sessions! Our dates and Webex links can be found at the link below!
Tips for Success in Remote Courses
5 tips to help you be successful
- Check your Rowan email and Canvas portal for important information every day.
- You are responsible for attending every scheduled class session, whether held in-person or remotely, at the time listed on your course schedule. Always read your email frequently, at least once per day, preferably much more. Follow up on important action items immediately.
- Treat your remote courses as if they are in-person courses.
- Avoid distractions, concentrate on your work and actively participate in the online coursework.
- Check your Rowan email consistently for updates from your professors.
- Create a designated study space and keep it organized.
- An organized study space will help you create a routine every time you work there.
- Click here for 10 tips to help you create the perfect study space.
- If you need a place on campus: students are welcome in any public spaces in open buildings (such as the Student Center (check hours), Campbell Library (check hours), and academic buildings such as Science, Rowan, Engineering, Business, James, Savitz, etc. using appropriate social distancing and safety protocols and following all posted signage. There are also designated classrooms for use during the buildings’ open hours, generally 7 am - 11 pm: Bozorth 107, Bozorth 108, Bunce 105, Esby 111, James 1112, James 2094, Robinson 103, Robinson 204, Savitz 217, Victoria 204 (campus map). Students need to provide their own laptop or other device in these rooms; headsets/earphones and webcams are encouraged. Computer labs and printing are available.
- Manage your time wisely and hold yourself accountable.
- Set weekly and daily goals to stay on track.
- Block out specific, regular hours to complete coursework.
- Click here for a great article on how to develop time management skills.
- Stay organized with your coursework.
- Check out these apps to help you organize your tasks:
- Any.do: keep your to-do list and calendar in one central location.
- Remember the Milk: manage to-do lists across multiple devices and users.
- Wunderlist: organize and share lists and tasks, get reminders, and assign items to others.
- Check out these apps to help you organize your tasks:
- Develop an online community.
- Being a remote student doesn't mean you have to learn on your own; connect with other students in your class!
- Try utilizing remote platforms such as Google Hangouts or Zoom for remote group study sessions.
- Create text or email groups where you can ask and answer questions.
Academic Support FAQs
If I am struggling academically in my remote classes, are there resources I can connect with?
How do I contact my Academic Advisor?
Yes. Your academic advisor will be available to help you via phone or online appointments. You can schedule a remote advising appointment with your advisor through the Rowan Success Network. Advising sessions between students and their advisors will not be recorded. If you are unable to schedule through RSN and/or you need additional assistance, please contact the following centers:
- University Advising Center (UAC): call 856-256-4459 and leave a message or email advise@rowan.edu.
- College of Education Advising Center (CEAC): call 856-256-4420 and leave a message or email advise@rowan.edu.
- Rowan Global Office of Advising & Student Information Services (OASIS): all graduate, post-bac, certificate, online or Camden degree completion, and 3+1 students may call 856-256-5435 or email globalstudent@rowan.edu.
If I am a student with disabilities, how will I receive online accommodations?
In light of the move to remote instruction, we ask that faculty and students keep access for those with disabilities in mind. If you are a student with a disability, please contact the office of Disability Resources. Disability Resources will also be working to assist faculty who need assistance providing access and accommodations for our students with disabilities. Working together, we can ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to online learning. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact woodruff@rowan.edu or 856-256-4234.
You can find additional FAQs about Rowan's Disability Resources here.
Will the Writing Center be offering tutoring services?
Yes. The Rowan Writing Center will be providing online tutoring throughout the the Fall semester using our current platform, WCOnline. http://www.rowanwritingcenter.com/
The Rowan Writing Center offers real time support (video/audio tutoring), drop-off support (attach your paper and get feedback in 24 hours), and graduate thesis and dissertation support (feedback in 3-5 days). Our tutors will work with you to breakdown assignments, brainstorm topics, find resources, organize your thoughts, draft and revise your papers, and check grammar and citations.
Click here for details on scheduling an online appointment.
Who do I contact about testing services?
Will Student Success Coaching be available?
Will The Office of Career Advancement counselors be available for appointments?
The Office of Career Advancement is here to help. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments Rowan Success Network or call 856-256-4456. Alumni should call 856-256-4456 for a virtual appointment In addition to scheduling individual appointments with career counselor, the OCA is offering a variety of virtual career workshops that are interactive and customized to address attendee’s needs. To access a list of workshop, please click here https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/oca.
Questions? Please reach us at careers@rowan.edu.
Who do I speak to if I am a transfer student and have questions?
Please contact transferhelp@rowan.edu with any questions. Several offices monitor and answer students questions (University Transfer Services, Admissions, Registrar, Orientation and Financial Aid).
Students may schedule an appointment via RSN (connect to Zoom conferencing, optional) with Mayra Arroyo, Coordinator, University Transfer Services. Mayra can be contacted directly at arroyo@rowan.edu.
Click here to view the Transfer Students Services website.
Will Library Resources be available?
Campbell Library is open for studying, using desktop computers, and picking up books.
Campbell Library has reopened with modified services and hours. Our Fall Hours will begin Tuesday, September 1st. Access is limited to Rowan students, faculty, and staff with Rowan ID. Our schedule is subject to change. Hours have been adjusted to allow for additional cleaning time overnight.
While our services at Campbell Library are limited, you can still enjoy our spaces, including study rooms and socially distanced computer workstations. Technology lending services are not available.
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If I am taking an 8 week course, when does my class start?
Well-being FAQs
Will the Wellness Center be open for appointments?
The Wellness Center asks that all appointments are made by calling the office at 856-256-4333.
Wellness Center Fall Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Students should call 856-256-4333 to make an appointment and before coming in.
CONTACT US:
Phone: 856-256-4333 | Fax: 856-256-4427 | Email: wellnesscenter@rowan.edu
After Hours Emergency Number:856-256-4333 then press 3
OR call Public Safety at 856-256-4911
LOCATION:
Winans Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028
https://sites.rowan.edu/wellness/index.html
For more information, visit the Wellness Center's website here.
Will the SHOP be open for students who are in need of food assistance?
The SHOP Pantry & Resource Center will remain open throughout the Summer months. Operational hours will be two days per week (Mondays 3pm-6pm & Fridays 12pm-3pm). *PLEASE NOTE* - If you are unable to make it during these days/times, you may email theshop@rowan.edu in order to discuss alternative options.
Additional health/safety precautions will continue to be in place. As always, we ask that you assess your need and utilize the pantry ONLY IF NECESSARY. We will encourage patrons to pick-up pantry items for an extended need so that we may limit the number of visits necessary. We have also instituted heightened health/safety requirements. Only one student will be allowed admission to the pantry at any one time, and students awaiting admission will be mandated to adhere to 6-ft distancing while waiting outside The SHOP. There is also a mandatory hand sanitizer station immediately upon entering The SHOP, and all surfaces including the intake station are sprayed down after each client completes their shopping. In line with State mandates, all visitors to The SHOP are now required to wear masks or face coverings. Our hope is that you will be able to bring your own since it’s a state-wide mandate in order to access essential businesses. For visitors to The SHOP, it can be as simple as a bandana or cloth covering – it does not need to be a formal mask. It can also be a DIY or home-made mask. The SHOP will have a limited supply of scarves and other clothing items that may be fashioned into a cloth covering, however our hope is for visitors to come prepared upon each visit to The SHOP. Please also know that for the foreseeable future there will be NO CHILDREN ALLOWED in The SHOP or waiting outside. We ask that you please plan accordingly. Our concerns for your health & well-being are the utmost importance at this time, and we hope that you will join us in taking these steps toward community health.
Please also feel free to contact us directly with any questions or concerns at theshop@rowan.edu. Staff will be monitoring this email address consistently. Updates will also be physically posted on the entrance door to The SHOP and virtually on The SHOP’s website.
Where can I find information about Fall virtual campus events?
Check out the Fall Welcome Weeks events at this link:
https://sites.rowan.edu/oslp/welcome/fall-welcome.html
Proflink remains your best source for campus involvement and events. You can view events that can be accessed virtually by visiting Proflink.How can I focus on well-being?
Many campus departments continue to offer opportunities to focus on well-being through Rowan Thrive. Continue to visit rowan.edu/thrive and follow social media accounts such as Campus Rec (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and Healthy Campus Initiatives (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Additionally, Rowan offers a digital platform of tools and materials called TAO to help you conquer day-to-day struggles around general stressors. It's free and private for the Rowan community: just use your Rowan email to sign up! You can learn more about how to access TAO and create an account here.
General FAQs
I have a general concern and am not sure what to do.
Help is available! If you have a concern that is impacting your ability to succeed, you can request help via the Rowan Success Network, and a staff member will assist you.
You can request help by logging into your RSN account and clicking the Request Help link in the left hand menu. Click the Help Me button to submit a request for help.