{"id":608,"date":"2018-07-18T15:24:04","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/griffonedge\/?page_id=608"},"modified":"2024-07-29T11:29:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:29:29","slug":"griffon-edge-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/griffon-edge\/griffon-edge-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Griffon Edge Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/04\/ge-main.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.7\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"text-shadow:1px 1px 2px #000000;;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p class=\"title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"60\" data-lineheight=\"79.8px\"><span style=\"font-size: 52pt; color: #ffc700;\">Welcome to Griffon Edge<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:83.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 200px;margin-bottom : 200px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.304%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.304%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 50px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-608-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-608-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #ffffff } #accordion-608-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#efefef; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-608-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-608-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-608-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a650eb18cd3c0b20d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#a650eb18cd3c0b20d\" href=\"#a650eb18cd3c0b20d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why was I assigned to a particular Color Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a650eb18cd3c0b20d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We assigned students to color teams with other students who have majors similar to their field of study. This design will help you meet students who will likely share some of your classes. Due to the large number of students enrolled in Griffon Edge, group changes are not allowed once the program has started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0196b0b6f113ab7d1\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#0196b0b6f113ab7d1\" href=\"#0196b0b6f113ab7d1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who are the Griffon Edge Mentors (GEMs)?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0196b0b6f113ab7d1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Your Griffon Edge Color Team will be led by a trained student mentor, who was once a brand new Griffon just like you! They went through an interview process before being chosen to share their experiences with you, and they also receive a scholarship for being a mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c5d1955840d005ec9\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#c5d1955840d005ec9\" href=\"#c5d1955840d005ec9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Griffon Edge is organized through the university website. Can I complete the course if I don't own a computer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c5d1955840d005ec9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, the university provides computer labs and free time for you to complete the assignments during Griffon Edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6bc535e17b7e89310\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#6bc535e17b7e89310\" href=\"#6bc535e17b7e89310\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I need special clothing, supplies, or equipment to complete Griffon Edge? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6bc535e17b7e89310\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We suggest wearing comfortable clothes (black and gold attire is always preferred!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"74d69028e312f6a96\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#74d69028e312f6a96\" href=\"#74d69028e312f6a96\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use my own personal email address for Griffon Edge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"74d69028e312f6a96\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"column one\">\n<div class=\"inner-padding\">No, you must use the university email system for this course and with all other courses at MWSU. You will have opportunities to learn more about using your university email account during Griffon Edge.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ff793b91f90d8ae3d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#ff793b91f90d8ae3d\" href=\"#ff793b91f90d8ae3d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to attend all of the Griffon Edge activities?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ff793b91f90d8ae3d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>UNV 131 Griffon Edge Orientation is a course worth 1 credit hour and counts toward graduation as an elective. Your attendance is vital for a passing grade! Daily attendance at activities, assignments, and other sessions will be recorded. Optional night activities will be clearly identified so that students can plan their schedules. Lack of participation will lead to a poor grade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cc8c42ad550b07abd\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-608-1\" data-target=\"#cc8c42ad550b07abd\" href=\"#cc8c42ad550b07abd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Griffon Edge fun?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cc8c42ad550b07abd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely! Be prepared to contribute to the discussions and enjoy yourself. College is fun, and Missouri Western is a great place to embrace your university experience!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:60% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.2%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.2%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img alt=\"Griffon Edge participants\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/griffonedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2018\/07\/140-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"parent":1075,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/608"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=608"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14752,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/608\/revisions\/14752"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}