Hello All,
Class Schedule
Several people have asked me where they can find the class schedule. This is posted on the MBA for Executives Campus Groups website under Class of 2017. The sub-page is Calendars and Student Lists, but this sub-page is the default if you click on Class of 2017. Be sure to check out the ways you can download the class days (aka, “events”) to your calendar!
Technology Systems
Early feedback in the Initial Quality Survey indicates that there is still quite a bit of confusion around the various systems you need to use on a regular basis. Here is a quick refresher:
- Weekly+: CampusGroups – https://jones.campusgroups.com/emba/about/
This is what we (program office) will use to publish important information to you. This is also where other offices and/or clubs will post information for you—basically anything outside of the classroom will come through CampusGroups. A few notes:
- We have adjusted the setting so that when you click on the MBA for Executives group, it will take you directly to our website, which should help with some of the confusion of where to find what. If you wish to go back to the group page, you can click on the “Group Page” link in the upper right corner of our website.
- We have conveniently linked all the other systems on our homepage and listed what login information is needed for each. This page can be your “one-stop shop!”
- This is a new system for us—please do provide us with your feedback, and we will see if incorporating your suggestions or remedying your complaints is possible and makes sense in the larger picture. You can send questions/comments/suggestions to Melissa (mcote@rice.edu)
- Weekly+: OWL-Space – http://owlspace-ccm.rice.edu
This is your academic portal—class materials, communications from professors, etc. Every course for which you are registered will have a course site, typically visible by two weeks prior to class. The JGSB Helpdesk and Funding Resources sites are also still located on OWL-Space.
- Daily+: Email – http://exchange.rice.edu
You are expected to regularly check your email for communications (at least once a day). Communications sent from both CampusGroups and OWL-Space will forward onto your Rice email account. If you haven’t already done so, email can be set up to download to your computer and/or set up on a mobile device.
- FYI – In addition to receiving your CampusGroups communications through your email, you can also view them by going to your Inbox on CampusGroups (either on the main site (http://jones.campusgroups.com) (under the "More" menu) or on our group page (vs. website).
- 10(ish) x per year: ESTHER – http://esther.rice.edu
ESTHER is the one system that requires your student ID (S0xxxxxxxx) and separate password to enter. Your primary uses in this system are to: register for classes, check your grades, view and pay your bill, view and accept Financial Aid, and complete course evaluations.
I hope this help to provide a little clarity, but please feel free to reach out with questions at any time.
Thank you,
--Melissa
Melissa A. Cote
Assistant Director, MBA for Executives
Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business | Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS-531, Room #127
Houston, TX 77005
713.348.5117 (direct)
713.348.6060 (main)
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