BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The purpose of providing accommodations is to ensure that students with disabilities are granted the opportunity to access programs and services offered by the college.   Requested accommodations are considered on a case by case basis by the Coordinator of Disability Services, who works with faculty to ensure both access and academic standards are maintained.  Students requesting services must meet with the Disability Services Coordinator and provide sufficient documentation of the disability prior to receiving accommodations.  Accommodations are not retroactive and do not result in modification of the essential academic elements of the course.

VIII. TOPICAL OUTLINE OF COURSE:

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X.            ACADEMIC CALENDAR: The academic calendar gives the start and end dates for semester sessions and important deadlines for withdrawing from classes, https://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/index.html

XI.            Canvas Course Access: https://learn.vccs.edu

XII.            COURSE RECORDINGS: Meetings of this course might be recorded; these recordings will be available to students registered for this class and are intended to supplement the classroom experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate BRCC policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other online environments without prior written instructor permission; doing so would be a breach of the BRCC Honor Code. If the instructor or any other BRCC personnel or departments plan for other uses for the recordings beyond this class, students identifiable in the recordings will be asked for consent prior to such use.

XIII.            BRCC POLICIES:

A.        Academic Honesty: As a college student, you are expected to show integrity in your work and interactions with others. https://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/honor-code/index.html

B.        Academic Support: BRCC is committed to making sure you get responsive, effective answers to your questions. We’re here to help you succeed online. Click the link below to see resources available to you. https://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-support/index.html

C.       NON-ATTENDING POLICY; Attendance is considered a measure of progress as defined by federal financial aid regulations. In order to maintain eligibility for financial aid, Blue Ridge must proactively monitor course progress. Non-attendance will be reported to the Dean of Student Services at the conclusion of the first week of the course, at midterm, and at the conclusion of the course. Students who receive federal financial aid and are not attending classes may be administratively withdrawn from the course.

Failure to demonstrate active participation within the first seven days of an online class may result in administrative withdrawal from the course. For online courses, never attending is defined as never participated in any class discussions, blog postings, or other learning activities. If the student has logged into Canvas less than 2 times and has never contributed, they may be counted as never attending.

D.       Disability Services: We provide academic accommodations and support for students with documented disabilities. Students must submit current documentation of a disability by a qualified professional to Disability Services before academic accommodations can be requested. Qualified professional evaluations by physicians, psychologists, audiologists, etc., must have been completed within the last three years. https://www.brcc.edu/services/disability/index.html

E.        Final Course Grade Appeal Policy:

1.        The student should submit his/her complaint in writing to the appropriate administrative unit.

2.        The College will respond in writing within the designated time frame.

3.        Documentation of written complaints and the College's written response will be kept in a secure location for three years and then will be destroyed. https://www.brcc.edu/services/right/complaint

F.            Faculty Expectations: Enrolling in classes at Blue Ridge Community College is a serious investment of money, time, and effort. To be successful, students must be aware of the challenges ahead of them and be willing and able to work toward meeting those challenges. Knowing what faculty expect helps students get the most out of the learning experience in the classroom and online. https://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/faculty-expectations/index.html

G.           Student Expectations: College instructors have encountered most of the challenges, frustrations, stresses, and triumphs that students will face. Faculty members know what students need to do to succeed in their courses and will work with students to that end. https://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/student-expectations/index.html

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