New associates and their advisors
When starting a new program at Gaia University and needing an overview of phases and requirements.
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About
The GU Degree Associate Handbook mind map template is a comprehensive guide for Gaia University associates, covering 8 major sections with 72 nodes. It details program phases, understanding your program, access to services, managing your program, fulfilling requirements, program acceleration, preparing for graduation, and your GU support team. Key nodes include 'Program Requirements and Patterns', 'Pre-Capstone and Capstone Phase Guidelines', and 'Associate Status Glossary'. This template serves as a central reference for navigating academic policies, requirements, and support resources.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Current associates and program administrators
When managing program status changes such as pause, deferment, or withdrawal.
Associates in their final phase and graduation coordinators
When preparing for graduation and needing to complete the steps and diploma information form.
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Explore Handbook Structure
Open the .xmind file to navigate the eight main branches covering program phases, academic policies, and support resources.
Step 2
Review Detailed Notes and Requirements
Click on specific nodes like the Associate Status Glossary or Capstone Phase Guidelines to access detailed explanations and external links.
Step 3
Personalize and Export Your Progress
Customize the template with your own program notes before exporting the map as a PDF or image for easy reference.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 8 main sections covering program phases, understanding your program, access to services, managing your program, fulfilling requirements, program acceleration, preparing for graduation, and your GU support team, with 72 nodes detailing policies and procedures.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, navigate to the '2- Understanding Your Program' branch, and use the 'Program Requirements and Patterns' node to view your specific program summary and requirements table. Customize nodes to track your progress.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add notes, modify nodes, and export it as an image or PDF for printing.
It covers attendance (online course modules, OP Bus, workshops), advising (main, Skillflex, specialist), output packets (word counts, reviews), presentations (MoY and EoC/P), guilds/buddies, feedback, and internal/external reviews.
The glossary is divided into associates with starting dates >=2012 (In Program Months, Program Pause, Extension) and <2012 (Current, Pause, Extension, Leave of Absence), plus all associates (Temporary Suspension, Full Suspension, Withdrawal).
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