 | Since I am taking a Distance Learning course, will I ever have to come to a JSRCC campus? What if I live more than an hour away?
For almost all of the JSRCC
Distance Learning courses, there is at least one required on-campus meeting at the beginning of the course. The dates for these meetings are posted in the schedule so that students have advanced notice and can make arrangements to attend, i.e., arrange for the babysitter, request leave from work, schedule vacation.
If you live a long distance from the college, we recommend that, for your convenience, you first consider the
Distance Learning options at the community colleges nearest to where you live or work.
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| What if I miss the required meeting?
If you know before you register that you cannot attend the required meeting, you should select another section or delay registering until the next semester.
If you miss the required meeting because of a work or personal emergency, you must immediately contact your instructor to discuss any possible options. The instructor may recommend that you select another section or delay taking this course until it is more convenient to attend the required class meeting.
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| After the required class meeting at the beginning of the semester, will I have to make any other trips to the campus?
You will need to take all proctored tests at a campus Testing Center. For selected courses, you may also have clinicals, labs, special seminars or presentations scheduled for on-campus. If you live outside of the JSRCC service area, you may request to have a proctor at the community college is your area administer the tests/exams. Contact the Center for
Distance Learning at the start of the semester if you need to make this kind of testing arrangement.
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| How do I find out who the instructor is for my class?
There are three ways to find out instructor information:
 | Check the online course schedule for the instructor name. Then check the JSRCC Contacts list for office telephone number and email address. |
| Check the listing of faculty in the
Orientation to Distance Learning in Blackboard. |
| Call the Center for Distance Learning at 804-523-5612 (1-800-711-1628) during regular office hours or send an email to distance-ed@jsr.vccs.edu.
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| How do I register for Distance
Learning courses?
You register for
Distance Learning courses in the same way that you register for on -campus courses. Go to How to Enroll as a Credit Student for step-by-step directions.
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| Do Distance Learning courses cost more than on-campus courses?
Currently, the tuition and fees for
Distance Learning courses as the same as on-campus courses. Check Paying for College for more detailed information.
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| What if I want a meeting with my instructor?
Most questions can be answered and advising/instructional coaching can be done by email or telephone. You may request an appointment to meet with your instructor on-campus.
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| I can't find my Blackboard Username and Password, who should I contact?
Students can find their logins through
My JSRCC at
https://jsr.my.vccs.edu. Click
on Look up your Username and set your password. |
| This is my first
Distance Learning class, how can I get help on using Blackboard?
An introduction to Blackboard is covered in the Orientation to
Distance Learning at JSRCC.
To view this course, go to the Blackboard web site:
http://learn.vccs.edu/
Click the Login button. Enter your Blackboard Username and Password. Click the Login button.
On the My Institution page, scroll down in the My Courses box and look for the course titled
CDL001 - Orientation to Distance Learning. Left click on CDL001 to open.
If
CDL001 - Orientation to Distance Learning is not in your list of courses or if you do not know your Blackboard Username, use the following to login: Username - jrstudent; Password - college.
This orientation module is useful to all
Distance Learning students. However, it has been specifically designed to help the new
Distance Learning student develop skills and strategies for success.
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| How do I Add, Drop, or Withdraw from a
Distance Learning class?
Students can drop or withdraw from classes using Reynolds Online or may complete the Add/Drop or Withdrawal forms and submit it to a campus Access Center. See the college calendar for the last date to drop or withdraw from a course.
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| My Blackboard Username and/or Password is not working, what should I do?
Submit a Student User ID / Logon Problem Report through the Help Desk button found at the top of this page. You will receive an email response from the JSRCC Help Desk.
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| How do I get help with my course work?
Your instructor is the first and primary aid with your course work. Your instructor may recommend that you seek tutoring or other assistance from the Academic Support Center . For assistance with general course information, you may also contact the Center for
Distance Learning at 804-523-5612 or 1-800-711-1628.
If you have difficulty in reaching your instructor, contact the Coordinator for the Center for
Distance Learning at 804-523-5612 or 1-800-711-1628.
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| Are
Distance Learning courses easier than the on-campus courses?
Students enrolled in
Distance Learning courses will most often find them more demanding than learning in the traditional classroom.
Distance Learning students must be independent learners who have strong critical thinking, organization, reading, writing, and time-management skills. You can anticipate spending at least 10 hours each week engaged in course related activities and study. |
| What degrees are offered through The Center for
Distance Learning?
The degrees and certificates offered at JSRCC apply to the courses offered through the Center for
Distance Learning. See Program Information for more information on transfer programs, associate degrees, programs and certificates.
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| How do I enroll as a Credit Student?
All students should follow the school's enrollment process found under How to Enroll.
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