PirateNETPark University’s Portal

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Park University, a private institution based in Parkville, Missouri, enrolls1,500 students in its four-year liberal arts program, and another 1,500 inits non-traditional evening and weekend program.

Yet the University reaches students far beyond Parkville. It also offers 41 campus centers across the United States, and distance learning programs to students throughout the world.

All together, Park University higher education programs reach 22,000 students.

The University is committed to providing the same high level of service and support to all students, wherever they may be. To Park, it is all “One University.”

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Park University’s “PirateNet” campus portal allows the university to provide distance learning, academic information, and student services to students all over the world.

Among the University’s online learners are U.S. military personnel who are currently on active duty in Iraq.

The portal technology is Jenzabar’s Internet Campus Solution (JICS), and is integrated with Park’s administrative computing systems.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Students located on any Park University campus – and those learning online from anywhere in the world—can easily access PirateNet via the University’s main Web page.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

With a single sign-on to the PirateNet login page, students gain instant access to their own e-mail, academic information, student services, library services, and much more—in fact, all of the technology services that Park has to offer.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Once students log in, tabs immediately appear to guide them smoothly through all available options, from online classrooms to their own online communities.

The portal recognizes each student and provides personalized tabs and other information. For example, students can access their own campus, classes, and clubs.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Online options enable students to take complete control of their academic careers.

With a click on the Academics tab, students can view their degree audit record and transcript, register for class, check grades, pay their tuition, and much more.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Career Development services are just one option available through the Student Services tab. Park students all over the world take advantage of the University’s career services offerings—including a weekly online chat that draws a large audience each week.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

The Financial Aid page can also be reached through the Student Services tab.

This page enables students to follow the financial aid process step-by-step online, and to view their aid status.

Announcements and notifications are also offered on the Financial Aid page, along with a full set of downloadable forms.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Anyone who is part of the campus community can form a group around a common interest.

Group pages on PirateNet page keep group members engaged, and are visible and accessible to group members exclusively.

Accessed through the Communities tab, group pages feature threaded discussion forums, group directories, and relevant links.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Any student can access the Online tab (since online courses are open to all students).

Offering information that can only be found online, this page helps students determine whether they are good candidates for online learning.

The section also provides a single sign-on to a dedicated tutoring site.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

The Parkville Daytime Campus Center is displayed only for students enrolled in the traditional 16-week sessions. The online Student Assistance Center offers students one-stop shopping for service.

Links are provided to counseling services, insurance information, commuter forms, catalogs, housing information, and more.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Each student can personalize their own PirateNet page, reached through the “MyPark” tab. In response to requests, the University is considering making the MyPark tab the first page seen upon logging in.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Students can add their own content to their customized pages, including bookmarks, links to their groups, and a personal calendar.

Each student’s calendar is displayed with classes preloaded, and students have the ability to add their own personal events.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

Another personalized section is offered only to students enrolled in a sub-program at Park University Cherry Point Air Force Base campus center.

The Cherry Point tab—personalized for each student—is visible only to Cherry Point students.

PirateNETPark University’s Portal

To Park, it is all “One University.”