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2 Welcome to e-learning! e- Learning courses offer convenience and flexibility to busy, adult learners. We provide students with the same quality courses offered on- campus without the classroom attendance. We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and operate on a 15- week semester schedule (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer). Three common misconceptions about e-learning: I can take this class and do the work whenever I want. Generally, e- Learning is not open enrollment or open entry/open exit. The courses follow the college semester calendar with starting and ending dates, testing period dates, and homework assignment dates. I can do it all on the Internet. It is not all online. We also offer courses using CDs/DVDs, independent study, and multi- media technology as identified by section codes. This will be so easy! It is not an easier method of learning than traditional, in- the- classroom courses. You will need to be a self- motivated, independent learner to be successful. What is Blackboard? Blackboard is an Internet course content management system. Faculty place their course materials at the website, and students access their online courses there. Please check the Blackboard Browser Support page at for compatibility information. How does an e-learning course work? IMPORTANT: To better ensure student success in e- Learning courses, students MUST enroll in and pass a DLES prep session (DLES 100/101) prior to taking any IMM, CMM or WWW designated e- Learning courses. These sessions are offered periodically throughout the year. Check the e- Learning Highlights Page at learning.mcc.edu/news.shtml for current information. 1. Register Online (WebAdvisor) or in person at Registration, Counseling or Advising- - not the e- Learning office. 2. Sign up for a Start- Up Session online at and click on the start- up tab. This is an opportunity for e- Learners to meet their instructor and obtain a better understanding of what is expected from them for this course. You will receive pertinent material for your class at this session. If you cannot make the on campus Start- Up Session, you may stop in the e- Learning Office for this material AFTER the sessions are over. * We highly recommend that you attend the Start- Up Session. 3. Purchase textbook and other materials from the bookstore (or 4. Start coursework for CMM & IMM (multi- media delivery) sections by checking your syllabus to see what technologies/media besides Internet access that your course will use. Obtain material from the Viewing/Listening/Testing Center (VLTC): DVDs, CD ROMs, etc. DLT (telecourse) sections by viewing or checking out DVDs PRT (print- based) sections by following syllabus instructions to complete your text- book assignments. 5. WWW (online) sections: Go toblackboard.mcc.edu. Using the MCC Student Computer Resource Guide, you can learn how to obtain your Blackboard login information Follow your syllabus Read the textbook View the materials or visit the Site Do the homework Take the exams

3 Use this start- up checklist: Printed class schedule Syllabus Textbooks Mott College ID card CMM & IMM: check syllabus DLT: videotapes/dvds PRT: textbook WWW: Internet access How do I register for an e-learning course? You register for e- Learning courses the same way that you register for on- campus classes- - on WebAdvisor or in person. All the same rules apply. You must be admitted, attend an MCC new student orientation, and take all applicable placement tests. All prerequisites for courses apply. You may also register at all Extension Centers. Remember: CMM, IMM or WWW students MUST complete the DLES course successfully to enroll in these classes. Are e-learning courses easier? Their advantages are convenience and flexibility, not simplicity. e- Learners are typically working adults, often with both family commitments and jobs, who cannot easily attend campus classes delivered in the traditional face- to- face mode of instruction. e- Learning courses cover the same material and require just as many hours of work as the same course taught in a classroom. Moreover, the courses require independent study skills such as good reading skills, self- discipline, good time management and motivation. such as the delivery method of the specific course and your home equipment. Reasons for coming to campus throughout the semester may include: Register Purchase textbooks and other materials Attend e- Learning Start- Up Session View/checkout/return instructional materials Attend review sessions Take exams Use campus computers or other equipment Why is this e-learning course full? Even though a course offered through e- Learning doesn t use physical space in a classroom, there are limits to the number of students that the professor can teach. Your professor grades papers, homework and tests, and, also, answers your questions one- on- one. The personal attention takes more time than addressing questions in a classroom. As an online student, will I have to go online at certain times? The courses are located at the Blackboard website (blackboard.mcc.edu) and are open at all times during the semester dates. Some instructors initiate Live Chats and therefore with those there will be specific times that you may be required to be online. Your instructor may posts information on Blackboard, including testing dates and assignment due dates. There may be threaded discussion, but you don t meet with your class online on a specific date or time, unless your instructor has indicated you do so. e- Learning students are: Self- disciplined Highly- motivated Independent Willing to take on new challenges Will I have to come to campus? Probably. MCC s e- Learning program is not campus- free. How often depends on factors

4 e-learning Information Academic Probation Please note that students on Academic Probation are not eligible to enroll in any e- Learning sections. Address / Change of Address If you have moved recently, check your address on the college records and, if necessary change your address at the Registration Office located on the lower level of the Prahl Center. To do this, you must present a valid photo ID (driver s license, State of Michigan ID card, etc.). The address form inside the start- up packet is for the e- Learning office use only. Your correct address is very important as additional communications will be mailed to you during the semester. Assignments / Homework Refer to your syllabus- - most instructors give very specific instructions for submitting assignments. The options for submitting your work are: Turning in at the e- Learning Office, CM2124. The e- Learning staff is happy to receive your assignments unless the instructor has clearly indicated that another method of submission is required. All papers must be clearly marked with your name, course, instructor and assignment number. Your assignment will be date stamped as received and forwarded to your instructor. In the event that the office is locked, there is a drop slot for assignments. The e- Learning Office will date stamp deposited material with the date prior to the lock up. Turning in at the Testing Center. Some instructors require that assignments be turned in at the Testing Center at the time you report to take your exams. Check your course outline/syllabus for your instructor s requirement. Highlights Page e- Learning has incorporated a Highlights Page on our website elearning.mcc.edu. This provides, information about your class(es), such as the review and test schedules, instructor notes, changes, Testing Center, Prepatory course and general information about e- Learning information. Attendance The federal government requires the college to report absences. This includes e- Learning classes. There are several measurements of attendance in e- Learning classes, including coming to the start- up meeting, turning in assignments, taking exams, participating in online discussions. Read your syllabus for your instructor s attendance policy. You may jeopardize your financial aid if you don t attend your e- Learning class. Blackboard Blackboard is an Internet course content management system. Faculty may place their supplemental course materials at the website, and students access their online courses there. Please check the Blackboard Browser Support page at for compatibility information. Blackboard accounts are created for students 24 to 48 hours after registration; however, they are not accessible to students until the semester starts. You activate your account by following the link to activate your account at the blackboard.mcc.edu website. Follow the instructions to obtain your username and password. After activating your account, you will just log in the next time you go to Blackboard. It is very important to LOG OUT when you are finished. If you are registered in more than one class, you will only need to activate your Blackboard account once and all your courses will be available to you. To do your coursework, you do not have to

5 meet online at specific times. The information is always available and updated by your instructor regularly. Exams taken on Blackboard, however, will only be available during the testing period established by your instructor. Some instructors require testing at the VLTC- - check your syllabus. Class Schedule You are required to present a printed class schedule to pick up start- up packets from the e- Learning office to check out instructional materials from the VLTC to take any e- Learning exams in the VLTC. If you need to use the VLTC to finish the work for a course for which you have an Incomplete, you will need to provide a transcript or other grade sheet showing the I grade. A copy of the Incomplete Contract between you and the Instructor is preferable. You can print your schedule from any computer with Internet access from MCC s main Web page, WebAdvisor, then My Schedule. If you re a new student and don t have your MCC ID card, yet, your schedule will allow use of open computer labs for the first two weeks of the semester (along with a photo ID) will be given a temporary barcode by the VLTC if you need to check out materials. You should also refer to your schedule when signing up for your start- up session and when purchasing your textbooks. Computer Labs Mott Community College provides computer labs as a service to all its students and they are especially important to e- Learning students. Computer labs are open on a walk- in basis. Please note that the workers in the labs are not tutors, but student workers who monitor the usage of the labs and make sure the computers are operating. Note: Open hours for all labs are affected by observance of holidays and break Computer Lab Locations Chester D. Smith Lab CM 1135, (810) The largest student computer resource with 41 PCs. Fall & Winter Hours Mon.- Thur. 8:00 AM- 10:00 PM Fri.- Sat. 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Sunday closed Spring & Summer Hours* Mon.- Thur. 8:00 AM- 9:30 PM Fri.- Sat. 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Sunday closed *Also closed on Saturday in Summer. Mott Memorial Building Computer Lab MMB 2113, (810) There are 20 PCs in this lab. It also houses the software for Psychology Lab, PSYC- 280 students. Same hours as for the Chester D. Smith lab listed above, except no weekend hours. Lapeer Extension Center 550 Lake Dr., Lapeer Room C313, (810) There are 25 PCs in this lab. Call ahead to check the hours and the availability. Learning Center Lab Mott Library, First Floor (810) There are 12 PCs in the Lab. It also has separate computers for learning and physically disabled students. It is open during regular library hours. Library Computer Lab First Floor, (810)

6 There are 30 PCs for student use when not scheduled for classes. Open during library hours; closes 15 minutes early. Northern Tier Center Lab 4082 W. Vienna Rd Clio, (810) There are 26 PCs for student use. Call ahead for available hours. Regional Technology Center Computer Lab RTC 2604, (810) This lab has 25 PCs and is open the same hours as the Chester D. Smith lab. Southern Lakes Extension Center 2100 W Thompson Rd Fenton; (810) There are 25 PCs in this lab. Call ahead to check the hours and availability. You must leave MCC I.D. card at the front desk while using the computers. The Writing Center CM2031, (810) The Writing Center is sponsored by the Humanities Division and provides one- on- one assistance to students, faculty and MCC staff with any writing project. Assistance is available in person or by phone (810) No appointment needed. CMM Students Computer Multi- Media means that you will use media (CD ROMs, DVDs, etc.), your computer, Internet, syllabus and textbook to complete your course. Blackboard is a resource for information and communication. You will need a home computer or time to use the campus computer labs. The Viewing, Listening, & Testing Center is your source for media and testing. Expect to come to campus to check out your materials and possibly take exams depending on the course. Concern Form This form is used if you have a problem with some aspect of your e- Learning experience. This is not an academic complaint form- - academic complaints are handled by the division offices. The concern form must be picked up in the e- Learning office. Consent Form The address & consent form in your Start- Up Packet gives your permission for your instructor and the e- Learning office to mail academic information to your home, or give that information to you over the phone, leave messages on your phone or by . These are all fairly public ways to give you private information. DLT Students e- Learning Telecourses are delivered by video programs on DVDs or CD videos; many are produced by MCC Professors. You follow the syllabus, watch the media, read the textbooks, do homework assignments and come to campus to take tests. See the section on Viewing, Listening, &Testing Center- - your source for media and testing. It is extremely important that you utilize your Mott account. This is our main line of communication between student and instructor in e- Learning. An account is available for every currently registered MCC student and can be created from any computer with access to the Internet. You will need to know your seven digit student ID number. Follow the How do I get My MCC student /login account? in the Resource Guide under How to get Connected from the main page of our website. Faculty Office Hours Even though you are in an e- Learning course, you have personal access to your instructor during established office hours. If these hours are not printed in your syllabus, you can call the Academic Division office for that information. Also, you may call your instructor at any time to

7 leave a voice mail message. When leaving a voice mail message, remember to speak clearly and slowly to make sure your call is returned. Please call back if your call has not been returned within two or three days. Finally, to communicate through , check your syllabus for subject line information and your instructor s address. Identification Requirements You will need to have three forms of identification to use the Viewing, Listening, & Testing Center, the extension centers, and open computer labs. Printed Class Schedule You are required to have a printed class schedule to pick up start- up packets from the e- Learning office to check out materials from the VLTC to take any e- Learning exams in the VLTC Mott Community College Student ID Card To check out materials for your e- Learning courses, you will need your MCC student ID card from the Registration Office Photo Identity You will also be asked to show a photo ID before being issued an exam in the VLTC and to use the MCC computer labs. ID Number You are automatically assigned a MCC personal identification number at the time of admission. It is found on the Statement of Student Charges (your class schedule) to the right of your name and on the front of your MCC student ID card. The colleges uses it in combination with your SSN to create your student accounts ( , computer login and Blackboard). course including required use of the discussion board, and possibly quizzes & exams. You will need a home computer or time to use the campus computer labs. Expect to come to the VLTC to check out your materials and / or take exams depending on the course. Division Office Location and Phone Number Business CM 2133 / Fine Arts MMB 1031 / Humanities CM 1101 / Health Science CM 2313 / Science and Math G 1001 / Social Science MMB 2005 / Technology RTC 2700 / DLES Preparedness Session e- Learning Preparedness Sessions, DLES- 100, are mini Blackboard courses that students are required to successfully complete before registering for any WWW, CMM or IMM e- Learning course. It is entirely online, and is designed to be completed in approximately four hours. For more information, please visit our web site: e- Learning.mcc.edu/dlpreparednessSession.shtml PRT Students Print Based, PRT sections are independent learning, internship type courses that use a textbook and syllabus. There are no instructional videos and no Black- board resources. Review Sessions Individual instructors for some of the e- Learning courses schedule on campus review sessions (sometimes called discussion sessions) before IMM Students Interactive Multi- Media is an online course that uses Blackboard, media (CD ROMs, DVDs, etc.), syllabus and textbook to complete the course. Blackboard will be an integral part of your

8 each exam. At these sessions you discuss and review course assignments with the instructor in preparation for upcoming exams. While these sessions are not mandatory, you are urged to attend. If you can t attend, many instructors have DVDs available for viewing in the VLTC, Southern Lakes, Clio and Lapeer. The review tapes are not available for checkout. Section Codes Section codes are the letter extensions to course numbers (for example, MATH DLT01) that identify the type of technology used to deliver e- Learning courses. DLT - Distance Learning Telecourse CMM - Computer Multi- Media IMM - Interactive Multi- Media PRT - Print- based TECWW - Technical Writing Web (ENGL) WWW - World Wide Web (online courses) None of the other letters in section codes refer to e- Learning. Start-Up Sessions Start- Up Sessions are conducted by your instructor specifically for their individual course. It is similar to the first class meeting of a traditional, on- campus course. The meeting schedule is listed online at learning.mcc.edu/e- Learning.mcc.edu and is also posted outside the e- Learning Office, CM2124. You may sign up online at e- Learning.mcc.edu then click Start Up Session. The average session takes one hour. Your class meets with the instructor and receives a course syllabus and information for the entire semester. The instructor explains course requirements and procedures, and if the course uses Blackboard, will take you on a virtual tour of the website. What if I Miss a Start-Up Session? If you cannot make the start- up session, the e- Learning office will have printed information available once all the sessions for that class are over. All e- Learning faculty are requested to provide alternatives to their face- to- face start- up sessions. If there is start- up media, they are available for viewing (not checkout) in the Viewing, Listening, & Testing Center (VLTC). Online courses may have start- up information on Blackboard. Student Instructor Evaluation Forms Once during a scholastic year (Fall or Winter), students evaluate their instructor by completing the Student Instructor Evaluation Form. On campus students complete the evaluation form in class. However, e- Learning students either fill out the form in the VLTC after taking the final exam, receive the form in the mail with a return envelope or complete the form online. Regardless of how the forms are presented to you, please take time to complete them. The evaluations are important to the improvement of e- Learning courses and overall program. Tests & Test Scores Test Schedule: Refer to your individual course outline or syllabus for your test schedule and method of assessment. Some instructors don t require exams, some use the VLTC, others use Blackboard. Test Scores: Check your syllabus to see how your instructor will provide your grades. For some of the courses, leave a pre- stamped, self- addressed postcard or envelope at the VLTC when you finish taking your exams. Some instructors automatically mail your tests to you. Grades for online courses will be on Blackboard. Textbooks A textbook and often a study guide or manual is required for each e- Learning course. Please be sure to read through your syllabus that lists the required texts and any other required or optional materials. Textbooks are available for purchase at

9 the College Store located on the main floor of the Prahl College Center Building. Take your class schedule or syllabus with you to the store. Refer to them if you order online at Tuition Refund Policy Regular Enrollment e- Learning Courses: The standard tuition refund policy applies to e- Learning sections that are offered the normal enrollment schedule (i.e., Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer Semester). Please refer to the college schedule for exact refund dates. The e- Learning Office has no authority to overrule these dates. Continuous Enrollment e- Learning Courses: If you register for a continuous enrollment course (offered by Paul Londrigan only) NO TUITION REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR WITHDRAWALS unless you registered within normal registration dates WWW Students We recommend that you already feel comfortable using a computer and the Internet before taking classes online. It may be overwhelming learning to use a computer, navigate the Internet and college coursework at the same time. The courses are located at the Blackboard Website ( and are open at all times, during the semester. Your instructor posts information on Blackboard, including testing dates and assignment due dates. There may be threaded discussion, but you usually don t meet with your class online on a specific date or time. Some instructors have begun to use Live Chats which requires you to log on at specific times and converse with your classmates or the instructor. Check your syllabus for specific dates and times. You will need to check- in regularly for attendance purposes. Viewing, Listening, & Testing Center Is an integral part of the services provided to all of MCC s e- Learning students. The VLTC provides instructional media for checkout or viewing and on- campus e- Learning testing. (Instructors might also use Blackboard for exams.) e- Learning exams are not available at Southern Lakes, Lapeer, or Northern Tier. You access the VLTC services by showing your class schedule, MCC student ID card, and photo identification for testing. The VLTC will barcode your MCC ID card to allow you to checkout the materials. If you re a new student and haven t received your card, then a temporary barcode is placed on your schedule. Start- Up and Review Tapes / DVDs Media of individual instructor s Start- Up Sessions are available only at the VLTC and may be viewed there. Review session media is also available at Southern Lakes, and Lapeer- - for viewing only, not checkout. VLTC Hours (810) FALL & WINTER SEMESTERS Mon.- Thurs.: Fri.: Sat. & Sun.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m p.m SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER Mon.- Tues.: Wed. - Fri.: Sat.: Sun.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m p.m closed Exceptions to the stated hours are all holidays and breaks- - please check the Highlights Page and VLTC signs for special hours. NOTE: Exams must be completed by closing, and, therefore, will not be allowed to begin after 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and after 4:00 p.m., Fridays and weekends. Allow sufficient time to complete your exams; some may require two hours or more to complete. Check with your instructor for approximate length of exams.

10 Lab Kit Information Physical Geology, GEOL DLT01, and General Psychology Lab, PSYC IMM require you to checkout lab kits from the VLTC. You must pay the deposits and fees at the cashier s office first and bring the receipt to the VLTC. Deposit refunds will be mailed to you approximately 30 days after the end of the semester if you return the kit. The Fundamentals of Biology, BIOL DLT01, lab kit is free and distributed at start- up. The Geology lab kit deposit is $15, and is in addition to the $15 nonrefundable lab fee automatically collected at the time of registration. The General Psychology Lab kit (CDs) deposit is $40. If you return the CDs, $20 will be refunded and the rest is retained by the college as a user fee. Student Code of Conduct All Mott Community College regulations shall be construed so as not to abridge any student s constitutional rights which include, but are not limited to, the rights of free expression of thought or opinion, free association, peaceable assembly, or the petition of authorities. Use of the VLTC by students is a privilege and not a right. All students must adhere to all sections of the Student Code of Conduct published in the MCC Student Handbook and also online. Below are specific paragraphs for students using the VLTC services. Acts of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to: Assault and Battery: Intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on college premises or at college sponsored activities, or intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable apprehension of such harm. Disruptive Behavior: Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal college sponsored activities, including, but not limited to, studying, teaching, research, college administration, designated areas of activities, fire, security, or emergency services; or inciting others to commit disruptive behavior; and any unauthorized occupancy of Mott facilities or access to or from such facilities. Harassment: Intimidation or harassment of another student or staff member of the college, including but not limited to, sexual/racial harassment or threats, and may include verbal and/or physical actions. Intentionally making repeated telephone calls to or from the college with intent to annoy, threaten or harass another person. This includes stalking following or ap- pearing within the sight of another, approaching or confronting another individual in a public or private place, appearing at the work place or residence of another, entering or remaining on an individual s property, ontacting by telephone, or sending mail or electronic mail. Academic Dishonesty: All forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic materials. Any violations of the above guidelines will result in immediate removal from the VLTC and loss of future use of the VLTC. VLTC Security Procedures Students must show a picture ID, student ID and a copy of their current semester schedule at the Testing Center Students must sit in the Testing Center. This room is equipped with video camera surveillance visible from the office. Students must remain seated while in the Testing Center. Moving from desk to desk is prohibited. Students are not allowed to leave the Testing Center once they have started a test. Students must turn their test into the testing attendant before leaving.

11 Items not used while taking a test must be placed on the front table in the Testing Center at the student s own risk. Children are prohibited from accompanying students into the Testing Center. No talking is allowed in the Testing Center. Cell phones, pagers, and i- Pods must be turned off in the Testing Center. Media Information Checkout: Media for e- Learning programs are available for checkout without charge from the VLTC main campus and Southern Lakes locations. Lapeer has one copy of the course media and allows them to be viewed onsite, but not checked out. Media checkout from the Northern Tier Center can be arranged on an individual student basis. Whenever possible, you will receive enough media for each unit of study. Bring back the media for one unit to receive the media for the next unit when you come in for exams. You must present your class schedule and your MCC ID card to check out materials. Your MCC ID card will be bar coded at the VLTC and scanned each time you check out and return materials. If this is your first semester at the college and have not received your MCC ID card in the mail, you will be issued a temporary barcode good for 30 days. After that you must have your MCC ID card. At the end of the semester all materials must be returned promptly. If they are not returned, a hold will be placed on your student account and late notices mailed to your home address. After the third notice is mailed, replacement cost will be assessed. Payments can be made in the Cashier s Office. Viewing: Media for each telecourse may be viewed without charge at the VLTC, Southern Lakes Branch Center and Lapeer Extension Center. A student ID card is required. Mott Community College Information The information provided in this section of the e- Learning Handbook is consistent with and sometimes excerpted from the College s Catalog or semester schedule. For more detailed information, please refer to those publications. Campus Cards The campus card is used to purchase services from machines on campus- - Pay- for- Print, copiers, food vending, and to exit the paid parking lot. You may elect to purchase these cards if you choose not to put money on your MCC student ID card, have not received that card, or don t have it with you and need services. Campus cards may be purchased from machines in the following locations on the main campus. These machines also add value to your MCC student I.D. card. You even receive a discount! If you put $10 in the add- value machine, you will receive $11 on the card; for $20, you receive $22. Library near the copy machine (1st floor) Prahl Center, first floor, across from the Information Desk Curtice- Mott Complex, first floor fishbowl area (near the vending machines) Curtice- Mott Complex, 2nd floor student lounge Gorman, main floor (front entrance) Mott Memorial Building, 2nd floor student lounge Regional Technology Center, 2nd floor student lounge College Bookstore The College Bookstore is a full service, on- campus facility that in addition to textbooks, sells school supplies, sportswear, and gifts. All major credit cards are accepted for payment. It s best to have your schedule (or syllabus) in hand when purchasing your books because

12 e- Learning sections often have different texts than on- campus sections. First floor, Prahl College Center Phone Number: (810) book orders: Semesters Regular hours Monday - Tuesday: 7:45 am- 7:00 pm Wednesday- Friday: 7:45 am- 5:00 pm Closed on Weekends Online Copy Machines Copy machines for student use will accept coins, MCC ID cards or the campus card. The charge for using the student copier is 10 cents per copy. Copy machines are in the following locations: Prahl Center, first floor by Admissions Prahl Center, lower level by Registration Mott Library, first floor Curtice- Mott fishbowl student lounge area (by vending machines) Curtice- Mott, 2nd floor student lounge Gorman Building, 2nd floor student lounge Mott Memorial Building, 2nd floor student lounge Regional Technology Center, 2nd floor student lounge. Lapeer Extension Center North Tier Center Southern Lakes Branch Center- - Fenton Dropping / Adding Classes After registering for classes, you may change your schedule by dropping and/or adding classes during the time specified in the class schedule booklet. List changes on a class schedule worksheet form and file the form with the Registration Office. Online registration may also be used. Check availability dates for registration and refund dates on the back of the class schedule booklet. If you register online, be sure to check your class schedule when you re finished to insure the process was successful. Dropping a class during the semester is your responsibility. You will not be dropped for non- attendance. You may withdraw from a class up to the 90% point in the course. Later than that and you will be given a grade for the work completed. Grades Refer to your instructor s course outline/syllabus for the grading policy. The following grading system is used by MCC: 4.0 A Superior 3.5 B+ Very Good 3.0 B Good 2.5 C+ Above Average 2.0 C Average 1.5 D+ Below Average 1.0 D Poor 0.0 E Failure I Incomplete NS No show S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory W Withdrawal N Audit ID card, MCC student All MCC students will receive an ID card with their student ID number and a library number. If you are enrolled in a telecourse, the VLTC will place a bar code on the back to check out your materials. Every month, the Registrar s office mails cards to the home of newly admitted and registered students. After your first semester, it remains current by automatically accessing your semester schedule, even if you take a semester or two off from classes. If you are a first- time student, have been registered in a class for more than a month and have not received your card in the mail, contact

13 the Registrar s office, lower level, Prahl College Center, and tell the clerk that you are checking on your student ID card. Once you have your card, do not lose it because there is a $5.00 replacement fee for lost cards. The magnetic strip on the back has your library card number, and holds money amounts. You can add money to the cards for Pay- for- Print in the computer labs, for the copy machines, to exit the paid parking lot, and to buy food from the vending machines. MCC Libraries The hours listed below are for Fall and Winter semesters only, and are subject to change for holidays, semester breaks, and for spring and summer sessions. Please call to check for holiday closings. Locations & Hours C.S. Mott Library - Main Campus Phone: (810) library.mcc.edu Fall/Winter: Spring/Summer: Spring/Summer: Friday year round: M- R 8 to 9pm M- T 8 to 9pm W- R 8 to 5pm 8 to 5pm Mott Library Online Resources You can take advantage of Mott Community College Library s resources without coming to campus. Using a computer with Internet access and the following links, you can research any topic. In addition to the online databases listed below, the library now offers real- time, online, and live chat virtual reference for all your research needs. Research Help Now!, ( a digital reference service that connects you to a live Michigan Community College Librarian not just an link or a search engine, but a real librarian, with whom you can chat and view Web pages. It s like having your own personal information expert right on your desktop! You can receive help on: How to search the libraries online catalogs for relevant books How to look up the full text of magazines, newspapers, books, and other online resources in research databases How to find a useful, authoritative Web site How to find and evaluate information How to search the statewide MeLCat book catalog How to find and use specialty search sites from where you are, day or night! The Mott Library subscribes to online databases that contain a wide variety of information. This includes many full- text journals, magazines, encyclopedia, newspaper articles and essays. Access to the electronic indices and full- text articles is directly available from any computer on the Mott College campus. Current faculty, staff and students will need to use the 14 digit number above the barcode on their Mott College ID card when accessing the databases from off campus. If you have any questions you can call the Mott Library at (810) or them at library@mcc.edu To Use Library Online Resources enter URL select Online Resources List of online resources: Library Catalog CAMIO (NEW!) Chronicle of Higher Education CINAHL CultureGrams Online Edition Gale Virtual Reference Library Heritage Quest Online JSTOR: Full- Text Scholarly Journals LearningExpressLibrary.com Making of Modern Michigan (NEW!) MeL ebooks Michigan Newspapers Novelist (NEW!)

14 OCLC FirstSearch Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center PsycArticles Research Central SIRS Online Thomson- Gale PowerSearch Westlaw Campus WorldBook Online Thompson- Gale Power Search a multi- source, online database that provides information in current events, medicine, health, social issues and entertainment. About 70% of the citations include the full- text of the article. The Power Search function allows you to search one, several or all of the databases listed under this heading at once. Parking Both the Court Street and Robert T. Longway entrances access free parking lots/ramps on the main campus. All parking is free at Lapeer, Northern Tier and Southern Lakes Branch Center- - Fenton. The paid parking lot east of the Prahl Center costs $1.00 per use. The exit gates accept dollar bills, MCC student I.D. cards with money on them, or campus cards. Please see Campus Card section, for locations to purchase the cards and put money on your student ID card. Pay-for-Print Recently the College implemented the Pay- for- Print policy which requires students to pay to print from campus computers. Printing costs.04 for black/white and.25 for color copies. Your student ID card or a campus card with the appropriate funds will be required to pay for printing. Student Services Even though you are an e- Learning student, and may not come to campus as frequently as students who are in traditional courses, you are still entitled to the student services provided by MCC. advisement for students with undeclared majors, financial aid assistance, tutoring, individual counseling, group counseling, health counseling services, full library services, special needs programs, job placement services, social activities, sports programs- - and other help from a staff trained to aid students in solving problems. Tutorial Services e- Learning students are encouraged to use the Tutorial Services provided in the Learning Center, second floor, Prahl Center. They have tutors for Accounting, Math, computer courses, History and some English classes. Call (810) for information and to make tutoring appointments. Writing Center The Writing Center is a walk- in service for all MCC students who would like help with their writing. The staff is happy to help you at any point in the writing process from selecting or narrowing a topic to examining the final draft and every step that falls between. English faculty and student tutors are available. There are no costs, no grades, no appointments. You will be given friendly help on a first- come, first- served basis. There are several computers available to use in preparing your papers. There is also a Grammar Hot Line at the same number to answer brief grammatical questions by telephone. The Web site contains many useful links to other sites that feature writing tips. Hours change every semester, please call the Center or check the Web site for current hours. CM 2031, (810) writingcen@mcc.edu Web site: writingcenter.mcc.edu These services include new student orientation, placement testing and vocational counseling,