TigerDragon435

Just got back from commencement. Here are my thoughts:

1) While invited to both BGS and SIE, I opted to join BGS. The induction ceremonies were jointly held. There were only 13 BGS inductees vs 34 SIE (although a large majority of BGS folks also joined SIE). The BGS inductees were given a certificate and a pin while the SIE inductees were given a certificate and a shaw to wear during commencement. I am unsure as to why there was a imbalance of people who joined BGS vs SIE ($90 vs $60, entry requirements?)

2) The induction ceremony was 40min long and I give it 7 out of 10 stars

3) The online brunch was from 10 to 12, a small goodie bag was given to each graduate while some video testimonials were played. I give this 7 out of 10 stars

4) The commencement itself was a full 2 hours with undergrad and grad students together. Nice keynote but a really long and drawn out production. There were tons of enthusiastic families yelling and shouting, often drowning out names of the next to be called. Overall a 6 out of 10 stars

5) The diploma itself is a puny 8.5 x 11, no logo and very unassuming. 5 out of 10 stars

I drove 5 hours each way to walk. I mainly did this to show my kids what hard work looks like and would recommend it if you would like to do the same. If its only you or just you and your spouse and you're further than 1hr away, get your diploma mailed to you.

I walk away from this program relived its over but with mixed emotions as to whether I made the right choice, not that I can change anything now.

The best of luck to you all in the rest of the program and in your future endeavors.

One last nana on my way out... :nana:

PS. met Dr. S, Dr. James, Dr. Darrat (both)

Has anyone received BGS induction ceremony details yet? We are two weeks out and nothing. I sent Dr. Darrat a note a week back and he said something would be sent out "in the coming days".

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Have you taken it yet?

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Not yet. I'm going to take it after the 16th when I have that paper in hand. I'm not taking any chances...

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Yeah, I just got that too.

Exactly why do I have to take a proctored exam that isn't graded and doesn't affect my GPA or graduation status?

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I'm assuming its AACSB hoops you need to jump through. I don't remember what I had for breakfast, I'm probably not going to do all that well on this exam. I want to do well since AACSB is one of the main reasons I went to LSUS and if that goes away I'll probably circular file my diploma.

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Hmm. I notice McLaughlin now has a section of MADM 701. Anyone ever take it with her? I'm really pretty pleased with the excellent pacing and reasonable course load of her MADM 760, so I'm seriously thinking of taking it with her instead of Heller.

I just don't want to choose her section only to find out it's set up totally different than 760, lol. Unfortunately she isn't interactive, but I frankly don't have a ton of time to waste on a ton of useless writing. Her MADM 760 writing demands appear to be more about quality than quantity... as long as you don't mess up your citations... lol.

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I'd roll that dice. I had Williams for MADM701 and got not interactive with a crap ton of busy work.

MADM760 with McLaughlin has been a good class. No real surprises and she's curved when there were. Her format is level and right sized. You just lose the collaborative aspect of working with classmates (that's fine with me given my experiences teaming up with people who write at a 3rd grade level) and the interactive nature that some profs bring.

Now I just wish my coach posts M6 grades so I can gauge on how much I need to study for the M7 quiz.

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2 of the questions were definitely the same. I bombed this test. Her questions made no sense.

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I had 2 questions the same as well. I didn't find the test itself particularly difficult though.

I've gotten the same exact score on all 5 quizzes

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The MORE amazing thing however, is that the discussion post is working from Day -2. When there's only 2 days to post, they can't get it to work until like 12 hours before it's due but when there's more than 4 days? No problem!

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At the expense of M4's quiz closing 12hrs early. Getting very frustrated with the Moodle issues with this class. Not sure if its IT related or cockpit error, leaning toward the latter.

EDIT: LOL, I can take M5's quiz, its open already!

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I agree, Mclaughlin, I believe, is teaching at too many other schools at the same time.

If the posts are due by Tues. then she should have them up Sunday night.

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To be honest, LSUS IT should have created a bot that automatically opens the forum at the correct time. Having the class scratching there head way into Tuesday is unacceptable, especially since many brought it to her attention on Monday but maybe that goes back to your point of her being distracted. 3 weeks!

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Barnum and Bailey would be proud this term...

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They would have been if they hadn't gone belly up, just the way this program is heading...fitting reference though on many levels, kudos.

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This is craziness.

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Craziness? THIS...IS...LSUS!