e-learning Handbook. Mott Community College For most current information visit e-learning.mcc.edu 4

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1 e-learning Handbook Mott Community College For most current information visit e-learning.mcc.edu 4

2 Welcome to e-learning!... 5 Three common misconceptions about e-learning:... 5 What is "Blackboard"?... 5 How does an e-learning course work?... 5 STEPS for completing an e-learning course... 5 Use this Start-up Checklist:... 6 How do I register for an e-learning course?... 6 Are e-learning courses easier?... 6 e-learning students are:... 7 Will I have to come to campus?... 7 Reasons for coming to campus throughout the semester may include:... 7 Why is this e-learning course full?... 7 As an online student, will I have to go online at certain times?... 7 e-learning Information... 7 Academic Probation... 7 Address / Change of Address... 7 Assignments / Homework... 8 Highlights Page... 8 Attendance... 8 Blackboard... 9 Class Schedule... 9 Computer Labs Chester D. Smith Lab CM 1135, (810) Mott Memorial Building Computer Lab MMB 2113, (810) Lapeer Extension Center Library Computer Lab Northern Tier Center Lab Regional Technology Center Computer Lab Southern Lakes Extension Center The Writing Center Concern Form Faculty Office Hours ID Number... 11

3 DLES Preparedness Session Registration Review Sessions Section Codes Start-Up Sessions Student Instructor Evaluation Forms Tests & Test Scores Textbooks Tuition Refund Policy "WWW" Students Testing Center Hours Student Code of Conduct Testing Center Security Procedures Reserve Material WCA Students HYB Students Mott Community College Information Campus Cards Campus Card Machines are located in the following locations: College Bookstore Copy Machines Copy machines are in the following locations: Dropping / Adding Classes Grades ID card, MCC student MCC Libraries Locations & Hours Mott Library Online Resources To Use Library Online Resources Parking Pay-for-Print Student Services Tutorial Services Writing Center... 20

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5 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 CO MMO N MISCONCE PTI ONS ABOUT E-LEARNIN G: "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." Some e-learning courses require campus attendance for review sessions, lab sessions, and testing. "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 selfmotivated, independent learner to be successful. WH AT IS "BL ACK BOARD"? Blackboard is an Internet course content management system. Faculty place their course materials at the website, and students access their on-line courses there. Personal Computers (PCs) come with Internet Explorer installed, and we recommend you use this browser to access Blackboard: MacIntosh computers have Safari Internet which also works with Blackboard. HOW D OES AN E-LE ARNING COURSE W O RK? STEPS FOR COMPLETING AN E-LEARNING COURSE 1. IMPORTANT: To better ensure student success in e-learning courses, students MUST enroll in and pass the DLES prep session (DLES100/101) prior to taking any e-learning or Hybrid designated courses. Please be sure to enroll so that you can complete the session prior to the start of your e-learning course. Students who fail to enroll or pass the course will be automatically withdrawn from any and all e-learning sections. This applies only to students who have never successfully completed an MCC e-learning course. Register Online (WebAdvisor) or in person at Registration, Counseling or Advising--N O T T H E E -LEARNING O F F I CE. 2. Each e-learning course has a "Start-up Session" either online in Blackboard or by faculty choice on campus. This session is your opportunity to meet with the instructor and find out what will be expected of you in the class. To identify which version your instructor has chosen go to and click on the Start-up Tab If you are unable to make the on campus Start-up Session, check with the instructor for the back-up version for the class. It may either be in the form of a video for viewing in the Library, or an on-line version. I T I S H I G H L Y R E COMMEN D E D T H A T Y O U V I E W O R A T T E N D T H E S T A R T- U P S E S S I O N F O R E A C H CLAS S. T H I S W I L L A S S I S T Y O U W I T H B E I N G S U CCESSFU L. 3. Purchase textbook and other materials from the bookstore or online at For most current information visit e-learning.mcc.edu 5

6 4. e-learning courses start on the first day of the semester. Your course is available in Blackboard ( ). Pay special attention to your syllabus and any announcements that the instructor posts. Look over any dates and times posted in the syllabus and mark your calendar so that you don t miss reviews or tests. Be sure to set plenty of time aside routinely for your class work and assignments. USE THIS START-UP CHECKLIST: Attend or View the course Start-up Session Print out your class schedule Print out your Syllabus Textbooks Mott College ID Familiarize yourself with Blackboard by viewing the "esupport" on the main Blackboard page 5. esupport As e-learning students your hours and days of activity in class vary throughout the semester. We have created an esupport (esupport.mcc.edu) page to assist you during off business hours if you experience difficulties in your online class. We provide FAQs, tutorials and downloads that we hope you will find useful throughout the semester. Please familiarize yourself with this page HOW D O I RE GIS TER F OR AN E-LE ARNIN G COURSE? You register for e-learning courses the same way that you register for on-campus classes online using 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: students MUST complete the DLES prep course successfully to enroll in any Mott e-learning or Hybrid classes. ARE E-LE ARNI NG CO URSE S EASI ER? 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, selfdiscipline, good time management and motivation.

7 E-LEARNING STUDENTS ARE: Self-disciplined Highly-motivated Independent Willing to take on new challenges WILL I HAVE TO CO ME TO CAM P US? Probably. MCC s e-learning program is not "campus-free." How often depends on factors 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 Take exams Use campus computers or other equipment WHY IS THIS E-LE ARN ING COURSE F ULL? 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 oneon-one. The personal attention takes more time than addressing questions in a classroom. AS AN O N LINE S TUDE N T, WILL I HAVE TO GO ONLINE AT CE RTAI N TIMES? The courses are located at the Blackboard Website Blackboard.mcc.edu and are "open" at all times. Your instructor 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. Some instructors require testing at the Testing Center check your syllabus. E-LEARNING INFORMATION ACADE MIC PRO BATION Please note that students on Academic Probation are not eligible to enroll in any e- Learning sections. ADDRESS / CH AN GE OF AD DRESS 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.).

8 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. ASSIGNME N TS / H OME WO RK Refer to your syllabus--most instructors give very specific instructions for submitting assignments. The options for submitting your work are: ing to your instructor as an attachment. Check the syllabus to see if your instructor allows this and for specific requirements. FAXing to the e-learning Office at Be sure to use a cover sheet with the following information: your name, student ID number, home phone number (in case there s a problem), course, instructor s name, assignment number, and number of pages sent. Mailing to the e-learning Office. Please write your name, student ID number, and name of the course on each assignment, make a copy for yourself, write on the envelope in bold letters, "Contains e-learning Assignment," and mail to: Mott Community College e-learning Office, CM E. Court Street Flint, MI 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. HIGHLIGH TS PAGE e-learning has incorporated a Highlights Page our website e-learning.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. ATTE ND ANCE 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.

9 BLACK BOARD Blackboard is an Internet course content management system. Faculty may place their supplemental course materials at the website, and students access their on-line courses there. Personal Computers (PCs) come with Internet Explorer installed, and we recommend you use this browser to access Blackboard: blackboard.mcc.edu (note: no "WWW"). Macintosh computers have Safari Internet which also works with Blackboard. Blackboard is an Internet course content management system. Faculty may place their supplemental course materials at the website, and students access their on-line courses there. Personal Computers (PCs) come with Firefox installed, and we recommend you use this browser to access Blackboard: blackboard.mcc.edu (note: no "WWW"). Macintosh computers have Safari Internet which also works with Blackboard. 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 "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 Testing Center--check your syllabus. CL ASS SCHED ULE You are required to present a current printed class schedule To check out instructional materials from the Library Reserves (Circulation Desk) To take any e-learning exams in the Testing Center If you need to use the Testing Center 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." Your schedule will allow use of open computer labs for the first two weeks of the semester (along with a photo ID) Your schedule will be given a temporary barcode by the Testing Center if you need to check out materials.

10 You should also refer to your schedule when signing up for your start-up session and when purchasing your textbooks. COM PUTE R 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. N O T E: OPEN H O U R S F O R A L L L A B S A R E A F F E CTE D B Y O B S E R V A N CE OF H O L I D A Y S A N D B R E A K CHESTER D. SMITH LAB CM 1135, (810) The largest student computer resource with 41 PCs. F A L L & W I N T E R H O U R S Mon.-Thur. 8:00 AM-10:00 PM Fri.-Sat. 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday closed S P R I N G & S U M M E R HO U R S Mon.-Thur. 8:00 AM-9:30 PM Mon.-Thur. 8:00 AM-9:30 PM Sunday closed T H E L A B I S CL O S E D O N S A T U R D A Y D U R I N G T H E S U M M E R S E M E S T E R. MOTT MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPUTER LAB LAPEER EXTENSION CENTER 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. 550 Lake Dr., Lapeer Room C313, (810) There are 25 PCs in this lab. Call ahead to check the hours and availability. LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB NORTHERN TIER CENTER LAB First Floor, (810) There are 30 PCs for student use when not scheduled for classes. Open during library hours; closes 15 minutes early W. Vienna Rd Clio, (810) There are 26 PCs for student use. Call ahead for available hours.

11 REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER COMPUTER LAB SOUTHERN LAKES EXTENSION CENTER THE WRITING CENTER RTC 2604, (810) This lab has 25 PCs and is open the same hours as the Chester D. Smith lab W Thompson Rd Fenton; (810) There are 25 PCs in this lab. Call ahead to check the hours and availability. You must sign-in at the front office before using the lab. CM2031, (810) Sponsored by the Humanities Division and provides one-on-one assistance to students, faculty, and MCC staff with any writing project. CON CE RN FO RM 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. 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 I.D. number). Follow "How do I get my MCC student / login account?" in the "Resource Guide" FACUL TY OFFICE HO URS 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 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. ID N UM BE R 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 college uses it in combination with your SSN to create your student accounts password ( , computer login and Blackboard).

12 DLES PRE PAREDNESS SESSION e-learning Preparedness Session, DLES-100, are mini Blackboard courses that students are required to successfully complete before registering for any e-learning or Hybrid course. It is entirely online, and is designed to be completed in approximately four hours.. For more information, please visit our web site: learning.mcc.edu/dlpreparednesssession.shtmle- Learning.mcc.edu/dlpreparednessSession.shtml REGIS TRATION You register for e-learning courses the same way that you register for on-campus classes--either in person or through WebAdvisor. All the same rules apply: You must be admitted, attend MCC new student orientation, take applicable placement tests and have successfully completed the DLES Prep session. All prerequisites for courses apply. REVIE W SESSIONS Individual instructors for some of the e-learning courses schedule on campus review sessions (sometimes called discussion sessions) before 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 Testing Center, Southern Lakes, Clio and Lapeer. The review tapes are not available for checkout. SECTI ON CODES Section codes are the letter extensions to course number (i.e. MATH-021-WWW01) that identify the type of technology used to deliver e-learning courses. WCA Web Course with Campus Attendance required WWW - World Wide Web (online courses) None of the other letters in section codes refer to e-learning. S TART-U P 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 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. take you on a virtual tour of the website.

13 S TUDEN T INS TRUCTO R EVAL UATION FO RMS 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 fill out 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 & TES T 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 Testing Center, others use Blackboard. Test Scores: Check your syllabus to see how your instructor will provide your grades. Some instructors automatically mail your tests to you. Grades for online courses will be on Blackboard. TEXTB OOKS 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 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 TUI TION REF UND POL ICY 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 Classes 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 STUDEN TS 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. Your instructor 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. You will need to "check-in" regularly for attendance purposes. Testing Center

14 WCA STUDEN TS To take WCA classes, you should be comfortable with using a computer and accessing the internet. Students will access Blackboard for course material. WCA classes will usually have one or two dates during the semester where students may be required to attend special lectures, provide speeches, or conduct their lab times. On-campus testing is also most likely. Please check your course syllabus for specific dates and times. You will need to check in regularly for attendance purposes. HYB S TUDEN TS To take HYB (Hybrid) classes, students will be required to attend class on-campus and online. Dates and times will be posted in your course syllabus. Blackboard is used for this course. Attendance is taken for both on campus and online activities. Hybrid classes are NOT e-learning classes however they utilize the college s course management system (Blackboard) and therefore have the some of the same policy as WWW and WCA courses. THE TES TING CEN TE R The Testing Center is currently located on the 3rd floor of the Mott Library on the main campus is an integral part of the services provided to all of MCC s e-learning students. You access the Testing Center services by showing your class schedule, MCC student ID card, and photo identification for testing. TESTI NG CENT ER HO URS (810) FALL & WINTER SEMESTERS Mon.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun.:12-5 p.m SPRING/SUMM ER SEMESTER Mon.-Tues.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.:12-5 p.m. Exceptions to the stated hours are all holidays and breaks-- please check the Highlights Page and Testing Center signs for special hours. NOTE: Exams must be completed by closing, and, therefore, the last test is given out no later than one hour prior to close. 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. STUDENT CO DE O F 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.

15 Use of the Testing Center 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 Testing Center's 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 causing physical harm to any person on college intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable 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 appearing 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, contacting 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 Testing Center and loss of future use of the Testing Center. TESTI NG CENT ER S ECURITY P RO CEDUR ES 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. 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. Cell phones, pagers, and i-pods must be turned off in the Testing Center.

16 RESERVE M ATERI AL Checkout: Reserve Material for e-learning classes at the Circulation Desk in the Mott Library. Some e-learning instructors will place additional course material or other media on reserve for viewing only. Check your syllabus to see if your course has any reserve material to view. You must present your class schedule and Mott ID to check out materials. 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. C AM PUS CARDS The campus card is used to purchase services from machines on campus--pay-for-print, copiers, fd 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! For every $10 dollars on your card you get $11.00 CAMPUS CARD MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Library near the copy machine (1st floor) Prahl Center, first floor, across from the Information Desk Curtice/Mott Complex, first floor - Bear Bistro Curtice/Mott Complex, 2nd floor student lounge Gorman, main floor (front entrance) Regional Technology Center, 2nd floor lounge COLLE GE BOOKS TO RE 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 e-learning sections often have different texts than on-campus sections. First floor, Prahl College Center Phone Number: (810) Online book orders: Semesters Regular hours Monday -Tuesday: 7:45 am-7:00 pm Wednesday-Friday: 7:45 am-5:00 pm Closed on Weekends

17 CO PY M ACHINES 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 student lounge area (by vending machines) Gorman Building, 2nd floor student lounge Mott Memorial Building, 2nd floor student lounge Lapeer Extension Center North Tier Center Southern Lakes Branch Center Fenton DRO PPING / AD DING CL ASSES 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 ensure the process was successful. 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 3.0 B Good 2.0 C Average 1.5 D+ Below Average D Poor E Failure I Incomplete NS No show S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory W Withdrawal

18 ID CARD, MCC S TUDE NT 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 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. LIBRARY LOCATIONS & HOURS 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 LI BRARIES 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. C.S. Mott Library Main Campus Phone: (810) library.mcc.edu Fall/Winter: M-R 8 to 9pm Spring/Summer: M-T 8 to 9pm Spring/Summer: W-R 8 to 5pm Friday year round: 8 to 5pm Fall/Winter Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm Spring/Summer: Sat. 12-5pm Spring/Summer: Sun. Closed Southern Lakes Branch Center Fenton 2100 West Thompson Road Fenton, MI Phone: (810) Fall/Winter: M-R 8 to 10pm Spring: M-R 8 to 7pm Summer: M-R 8 to 5pm Friday year round: 8 to 5pm Sat. & Sun. Closed MOTT LI BRARY ONLIN E RES O URCES 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.

19 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. TO USE LIBRARY ONLINE RESOURCES 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 [email protected] select "Online Resources" to access the following databases Academic Search Complete Children's Literature Review Chronicle of Higher Education CINAHL Plus with Full Text CQ Researcher CultureGrams Online Edition Michigan e-library Logo ebook Collection ebrary EBSCO A-Z with Linksource EBSCO OmniFile Full-Text Select EBSCO One Search Films on Demand Gale Powersearch Michigan e-library Logo Gale Virutal Reference Library Heritage Quest Online Michigan e-library Logo JSTOR: Full-Text Scholarly Journals LearningExpressLibrary.com Michigan e-library Logo Making of Modern Michigan Michigan e-library Logo Opposing Viewpoints in Context Michigan e-library Logo PsycArticles SIRS Online Michigan e-library Logo Something About the Author OnlineThompson-Gale Power Search a multi-source, online database that provides information in current events, medicine, health, social issues and entertainment. OCLC FirstSearch a collection of 25 online databases including Wilson Select Plus, CINAHL, MEDLINE, ERIC, and WorldCat. SIRS Online this database contains 100% full-text articles from national and international newspapers and magazines, U.S. Government publications and wire service releases. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues.

20 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. PAY-FOR-PRI NT 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. S TUDEN T SE RVI CES 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. These services include new student orientation, placement testing and vocational counseling, 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. TUTO RI AL SERVI CES 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. WRI TIN G CEN TE R 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 handouts dealing with common writing problems as well as links to other sites that feature writing tips. CM 2031, (810) [email protected]

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