Student Handbook - Chipola College

Distance Learning
The purpose of Chipola College Distance Learning is to provide accessible, affordable,
quality educational opportunities for area citizens through the use of technology.
The college is committed to delivering instruction to students who are separated
from their instructor by time and space, and providing high quality course offerings
to students who cannot regularly attend campus classes and complete coursework by
traditional methods. However, students enrolled in these courses may be required to
take examinations on campus (or under the supervision of an approved proctor, that
is, someone authorized by Chipola to conduct these tests) on the dates specified in
the syllabus for each course. For free testing, students can use the Testing Center, a
college-approved community proctor, or Proctor-U, a college-approved testing
service. Students go online and pay a $25 fee to have their test monitored.
Course syllabi and assignments will be available online on Chipola College’s
e-Learning CANVAS system. Students taking a Distance Learning class must meet
the placement testing and admissions requirements of the college. All college policies
and deadlines apply. Coursework should be completed during the term it begins.
Students must register during the registration dates listed in the college calendar.
Students enrolled in any Distance Learning classes should have received a letter
from Chipola College with notification of their e-mail address and how to access the
CANVAS system. Students will be able to access their online classes on the first day
of each term. Failure to access CANVAS the first week of class may impact your
ability to receive financial aid and/or scholarship awards. Students should review the
syllabus which will provide information regarding any instructional materials (such as
the textbook or any other software required) and an overview of the CANVAS course
content as well as the name, telephone number, and an e-mail address of the instructor.
Because a Distance Learning class has course materials online, students are
expected to have an understanding of Internet basics and access to fast speed Internet.
The Technology Center on the second level of the Library is equipped with 26
Internet workstations. These workstations are available to Chipola College students
who present a current college ID. For Library and Technology Center hours, please
call (850) 718-2274.
Students may wish to pursue Directed Individual Study (DIS) Courses. These are
individualized courses that may not be offered in the current schedule. Students who
desire to register for DIS courses may appeal to the Senior Vice President of Instruction.
DIS course work should be completed during the term in which it is started.
Directed Individual Study classes (Section 050) and Independent Study (Section
400) classes cost an additional $30 per credit hour. Students should contact the
appropriate department dean for further information.
Dr. Lou Kind, Director of Library Services and Distance Learning
(850) 718-2295 kindl@chipola.edu
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