Do you always have to go to D2L for your classes? No tutorial is available for D2L at this time.

August 12, 2017 | Author: Merilyn Rodgers | Category: N/A
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 FAQ     D2L,  the  ROCK,  online  classes,  web/internet     What  is  D2L?   D2L  stands  for  Desire  2  Learn.  This  is  an  online  portal  for  students  to  have  access  to  information,  assignments   and  contact  with  classmates  and  instructors.  The  link  to  D2L  is  provided  here:  https://rrcc.desire2learn.com/   Do  you  always  have  to  go  to  D2L  for  your  classes?   It  is  always  a  good  idea  to  login  and  check  D2L  even  though  not  all  instructors  will  use  it.  The  goal  is  to  have  all   classes  and  instructors  using  D2L  in  a  full  capacity.   How  do  I  use  D2L?   No  tutorial  is  available  for  D2L  at  this  time.   What  is  the  ROCK?   The  ROCK  is  the  online  portal  for  students  at  Red  Rock  Community  college  (RRCC)  The  link  to  the  ROCK  is   provided  here:  https://myportal.cccs.edu/jsp/misc/schoolLoginNew.jsp?school=rrcc   What  does  the  ROCK  have  to  offer?   On  the  ROCK  you  can:      

•   Register  for  classes   •   Check  your  financial  aid   •   See  your  daily  schedule   •   Direct  access  to  Desire2Learn  (D2L)   Check  your  RRCC  email   •   •   •   •   •   •  

Contact  instructors   Get  RRCC  announcements   Pay  your  tuition  bill   View  important  deadlines  and  events   View  unofficial  transcripts/academic  status   And  More…  

 How  do  I  use  the  ROCK?   No  tutorial  is  available  for  the  ROCK  at  this  time.     How  do  I  register  for  classes  online?     Log  into  “the  ROCK”  and  on  the  student  tab,  half  way  down  is  a  section  labeled,  Registration  tools.   Is  an  online  class  better  than  a  traditional  class?   Each  student  needs  to  consider  their  schedules  and  how  they  learn  when  trying  to  determine  which  method  of   class  is  best  for  them.     How  do  I  access  my  schedule  online?   Log  into  “the  ROCK”  and  on  the  student  tab,  half  way  down  is  a  section  labeled,  Registration  tools.  Click  on   “Detailed  Schedule”  

My  password  doesn’t  work….what  should  I  do?   From  the  ROCK  login  page,  there  is  a  link  to  reset  your  password  or  click  here:   https://myportal.cccs.edu/jsp/misc/passwordRecovery.jsp  you  can  also  contact  Portal  Support  at   1.888.800.9198.  This  support  line  is  available  24  hours  a  day,  7  days  a  week.   Transportation   Can  I  still  go  to  school  if  I  live  a  considerable  distance  away?   Yes,  the  Denver  metro  area  has  a  great  public  transportation  system.  Scheduling  and  planning  is  the  key  to   making  a  commute  to  and  from  the  campus.  Regional  Transportation  District  (RTD),  Denver  information  and   schedule  can  be  found  here:    http://www.rtd-­‐denver.com/     Where/how  do  I  apply  for  grants/scholarships?   Red  Rocks  Scholarship  Resources:   Red  Rocks  Scholarships/Awards   View  and  obtain  scholarship  applications  offered  by  Red  Rocks  Community  College.   Red  Rocks  Foundation  Office  –  The  Red  Rocks  Community  College  Foundation  offers  a  wide  variety  of   scholarships  based  on  both  need  and  merit.  By  filling  out  the  Red  Rocks  Community  College  Foundation   Scholarship  Application,  applicants  apply  for  all  of  the  Foundation's  scholarship  awards.   High  School  Relations  -­‐  The  High  School  Relations  office  provides  advice  and  guidance  on  college  courses  you   can  take  during  high  school  and  after  graduation.     How  can  I  apply  for  work  study?  Who  qualifies?   Work  Study   What  is  it?   •  Work  Study  is  a  federal  and  state  funded  program  allowing  eligible  students  to  earn  a  portion  of  their   financial  aid  assistance  by  working  in  part-­‐time  positions  on  campus.   How  do  I  know  if  I'm  eligible  for  Work  Study?      

•  Contact  the  RRCC  Financial  Aid  Office,  Phone:  303.914.6256,  [email protected]  

Where  would  I  work?     •  Most  available  jobs  are  on  campus,  some  are  off  campus.   •  America  Reads  /  America  Counts     I  have  children,  daycare  and/or  babysitting  expenses?   Sue  Barnett,  Director   Children's  Center   Red  Rocks  Community  College   13300  West  Sixth  Avenue   Lakewood,  CO  80228   Phone:  303.914.6328   Fax:  303.914.6800     [email protected]  

 

Kathleen  DeVries   Early  Childhood  Education  Advisor   Red  Rocks  Community  College   Room  2534   303.914.6326   [email protected]  

What  is  financial  aid?     Monday  -­‐  Thursday   8:00  a.m.  -­‐  6:00  p.m.   Friday   9:00  a.m.  -­‐  5:00  p.m.   Contact     Financial  Aid  located  behind  the  Admissions  Office.   Red  Rocks  Community  College  Financial  Aid  Office   13300  West  6th  Avenue   Lakewood,  CO    80228-­‐1255   Phone:  303.914.6256   Fax:  303.914.6805   Email:    [email protected]   Priority  Dates   To  receive  aid  for:     Apply  by:   Fall     April  1   Spring     Sept.  1   Summer   Feb.  1   What  if  I  can’t  afford  to  join  PTK?  

 

Contact  Information   2012-­‐2013  Chapter  Officers   President  Rita  Erickson   [email protected]   Vice-­‐President  Robert  White     [email protected]   Vice-­‐President  Cody  Oldham   [email protected]     Chapter  Advisor  -­‐  Carolyn  Mattern   [email protected]    

Can  I  get  help  filling  out  my  FAFSA?     Larry  Porter  is  at  RRCC  and  you  can  set  up  an  appointment  with  him  through  financial  aid.  If  you  have  problems   with  doing  your  FAFSA  he  can  assist  you.      http://www.fafsa.com       Can  I  get  books  before  my  financial  aid  disbursement?     Yes,  through  the  book  store.     Your  store  manager  is  Donna  Connolly    

 

     

Red  Rocks  Community  College  Bookstore   13300  West  6th  Avenue     Lakewood,  CO  80228   Store  telephone:    (303)914-­‐6232     Store  Hours     Monday  -­‐-­‐  Thursday   8:00am  -­‐  7:00pm     Friday     8:00am  -­‐  04:00pm   Saturday     9:00am  -­‐  1:00pm     Sunday     CLOSED    

Can  I  rent  computers  until  I  get  my  financial  aid  disbursement?  

 

Main  Library,  Lakewood  Campus  (2nd  floor  East)   Phone:  303-­‐914-­‐6740   Email:  [email protected]   Hours  (Fall  2012  Semester):   •  Monday-­‐Thursday:  8:00  am  -­‐  10:00  pm     •  Friday-­‐Saturday:  8:00  am  -­‐  4:00  pm     •  Sunday  (closed)   Arvada  Campus  (Computer  Commons)   Phone:  303-­‐914-­‐6010   Hours  (Fall  2012  Semester):   •  Tuesday:  2:00  pm  -­‐  7:00  pm     •  Thursday:  2:00  pm  -­‐  7:00  pm     •  Also  available  by  appointment,  email  or  phone  

Laptops   Available  to  rent  to  current  RRCC  students  only  for  1  week  (7  days),  with  no  renewal.  A  single  checkout  or  hold   per  student.    Multiple  entries  on  the  hold  list  for  laptops  are  not  allowed.  Students  must  log  on  with  a  valid  S#  at   the  library  service  desk  before  taking  a  laptop  off  campus.  The  laptop  checks  out  with  a  power  cord,  and  both   must  be  returned  on  time  to  avoid  a  late  fee  of  $10  per  day.   No  expectation  of  privilege  is  available  with  regard  to  information  on  any  laptop.  Students  will  be  held   responsible  for  illegal  acquisition  of  copyrighted  material  (including,  but  not  limited  to,  music,  movies,  and   software).  Laptop  hard  drives  are  periodically  re-­‐imaged  to  remove  files  and  unauthorized  software.  RRCC   reserves  the  right  to  revoke  borrowing  status  at  any  time.   Do  I  have  to  pay  for  tutoring?     Tutoring  in  a  wide  variety  of  subjects  is  FREE  to  Red  Rocks  students  at  the  Lakewood  and  Arvada  campuses.    

How  to  Receive  Tutorial  Assistance:   1.  Ask  your  instructor  for  help.   2.  Form  a  study  group  with  other  students  in  your  class.  Fill  out  the  “Study  Group  Central”  room   reservation  form  (pdf)  and  turn  it  in  at  the  Student  Life  desk  in  Lakewood  or  the  Learning  Commons  in   Arvada.  You  can  request  that  a  tutor  meet  with  your  study  group!     3.  Use  the  walk-­‐in  tutoring  available  in  the  Learning  Commons  and/or  your  subject  area.   Lakewood  walk-­‐in  tutoring  information  »   Arvada  walk-­‐in  tutoring  information  »   If  you  have  done  all  of  these  things  and  are  still  in  danger  of  failing  the  class,  you  may  request  one-­‐to-­‐one   tutoring  by  following  the  steps  below:   1.  Take  the  Tutor  Request  Form  (pdf)  to  the  instructor  of  the  class  in  which  you  would  like  to  receive   one-­‐to-­‐one  tutoring  and  have  the  instructor  complete  the  “instructor”  portion  of  the  Tutor  Referral  Form   on  the  opposite  side  of  this  sheet.   2.  Complete  the  “student”  portion  of  the  form.   3.  Contact  the  tutor  coordinator  by  phone  303.914.6701  or  by  e-­‐mail  ([email protected])  and   make  an  appointment  to  meet  with  her  to  determine  eligibility.     4.  Meet  with  the  tutor  coordinator.  Her  office  is  room  1266  in  the  Learning  Commons.  Be  sure  to  bring   the  completed  Tutor  Referral  Form  with  you!     NOTE:  No  tutoring  requests  will  be  accepted  during  the  last  three  weeks  of  the  semester.     Is  there  mental  health  counseling  on  campus?  How  much  is  it?  And  where  are  counselors  located?   IF  YOU  ARE  IN  IMMEDIATE  DANGER,  ALWAYS  CALL  911  FIRST.   Contact  Lesley  Moran,  MS,  LPC   [email protected]   303.914.6316   Location   Counseling  is  located  in  the  back  of  the  Learning  Commons,  RM  1268.   Services   At  Counseling  Services,  we  can  help  you  address  concerns  in  the  following  areas:   •  Stress  management   •  Relationship  issues   •  Depression   •  Grief  and  loss   •  Adjustment  difficulties     The  Process   •  Initial  appointment   •  Decide  if  short-­‐term  individual  therapy  or  a  referral  to  another  agency  is  the  most  appropriate  for  you   •  Schedule  future  appointments,  if  you  choose     Is  the  Pell  grant  free  money?     It  is  free  money  from  the  federal  government   Do  I  have  to  pay  grants  back?   No,  you  don’t  have  to  pay  back  but  you  have  to  pass  your  classes  or  you  go  on  academic  probation.       Is  there  free  Wi-­‐Fi  on  campus?   Yes     How  do  I  get  used  books  at  affordable  prices?     Amazon.com,  Abe.com    

  What  resources  are  available  to  help  me  find  a  job?     The  work  force     Susan  Sullivan  /  internship  coordinator       I  can’t  afford  college  now  can  I  pay  after  I  graduate?     If  you  take  out  student  loans,  they  are  due  after  you  graduate       Is  the  gym  at  RRCC  really  free?     Yes     Is  there  a  health  clinic  on  campus?  How  much  is  it  and  how  do  I  use  it?     Yes.     303-­‐914-­‐6655  room  1570   Will  I  be  dropped  if  I  haven’t  paid  for  my  tuition?   Yes.     If  I  don’t  drop  my  class  by  the  drop/withdrawal  deadline  will  I  be  charged?     Yes!  You  need  to  physically  drop  the  class  yourself.       Will  I  be  dropped  if  I  don’t  attend  class?   Yes,  instructors  are  supposed  to  drop  you  if  you  do  not  attend  the  class  after  the  first  week.  Although  you   should  double  check  to  make  sure  this  has  been  done  so  that  you  are  not  charged  for  the  class.         Transfer     •  How  to  pick  the  right  four  year  school  to  transfer?   There  are  few  big  factors:  major  choice,  tuition  cost,  resources  on  campus,  transportation,  and   available  faculty  BIO’s.     •  When  do  I  need  to  file  for  transfer?     File  the  semester  before  starting  at  that  University.       •  How  do  I  know  what  credits  will  transfer?   Ask  transcript  evaluation  from  four  year  school,  but  there  are  many  GT  pathways  (guaranteed   transfer  classes  to  any  Colorado  college).     •  Who  do  I  talk  to  about  transferring?   Our  advisors  will  navigate  you  to  the  right  person.  Also,  refer  to  monthly  college  visit  sheets  in  the  advising  area.     •  How  can  I  transfer  to  Arvada  campus?   There  is  no  need  to  transfer,  just  register  for  Arvada  classes.   •  What  do  I  need  to  do  to  transfer  to  university?    

Apply  as  a  transfer  student  at  four  year  school.     •  What  four  year  schools  are  available  to  transfer  from  Red  Rocks?   List  of  many  four  year  schools  available  at:   http://www.rrcc.edu/transfer/     •  Transfer  to  Regis   http://www.transfertoregis.org/co/rrcc/   http://www.regis.edu/content/rh/pdf/BSN%2010%20-­‐%20Red%20Rocks%20CC.pdf   http://www.regis.edu/rhshp.htm   http://www.regis.edu/       Transfer  to  School  of  Mines       http://www.mines.edu/   http://www.rrcc.edu/enginprep/   http://www.rrcc.edu/transfer/pdfs/CSMTransferGuide.pdf   http://www.rrcc.edu/transfer/pdfs/RRCC_CSMArticulation_062011.p     What  classes  should  I  take  before  transferring?   Refer  to  Major/Degree  requirements.     Advising     •  What  can  advisors  help  me  with?   Degree  evaluation,  assist  with  transfer  questions,  courses  recommendations,  navigate  college   resources,  new  student  assistance  questions,  career  counseling.   •  What  do  I  need  to  do  to  see  an  advisor?   Stop  by  the  admissions  on  the  first  floor  and  either  schedule  an  appointment  or  wait  for  an   available  advisor.   •  How  can  I  see  an  advisor  today?     Stop  by  admissions  for  an  available  advisor.   •  When  is  the  best  time  to  see  an  advisor?   Whenever  you  have  a  question,  but  the  slowest  time  is  in  February,  March,  September,  and  October.   Monday-­‐Thursday  8-­‐5:30;  Friday  9-­‐4:30.   •  Why  is  it  important  to  see  an  advisor?   To  ensure  you  are  taking  the  appropriate  classes  for  a  degree  completion  and  transfer;  finding  right  major.     •  Where  are  the  advisors  located?     1st  floor  in  the  center  of  Red  Rocks  College  across  from  the  learning  commons.       •  How  often  should  I  meet  with  an  advisor?   At  least  once  per  year,  but  as  often  as  needed.     •  What  questions  should  I  ask  my  advisor?     What  classes  needed  for  my  degree?  Any  questions  about  navigation  or  transferring.     •  Who  is  my  advisor?   There  are  no  assigned  advisors,  but  it  would  be  best  to  see  the  same  advisor.   •  Self-­‐advising  

 

Follow  degree  sheet,  but  recommended  to  see  an  advisor.  There  are  group  advisors  available  for   the  students  short  on  free  time.   •  What  if  I  change  my  career  choice  while  I’m  in  school?     Come  see  an  advisor  who  can  help  to  pick  classes  that  redirect  to  new  career.     Health  and  Personal  issues  FAQ     HEALTH     I  suffer  from  a  mental  illness  (anxiety,  depression,  bi-­‐polar,  schizophrenia,  personality  disorder,  etc).  Where  can   I  get  support?     I  have  a  family  member  who  suffers  from  a  mental  illness  which  can  sometimes  affect  school.     Where  can  I  get  support?   www.namicolorado.org   www.namijeffco.org     Offers  free  educational  classes,  advocacy  and  support  groups   jcmh.org     303-­‐425-­‐0300  (24  hour  emergency  line)   1-­‐800-­‐201-­‐5264  (toll  free)   Offers  counseling,  case  management  and  medication  on  a  sliding  scale   Lesley  Moran-­‐  JCMH  counseling  services  at  RRCC   303-­‐914-­‐6316  [email protected]   Free  counseling  to  students   Suicide  Hotline  1-­‐800-­‐283-­‐8255   I  have  a  child  with  a  disability  and  I  am  trying  to  go  to  school.  Is  there  support  for  me  to  connect  to  other   parents?       What  resources  are  out  there?   www.p2p-­‐co.org   Connecting  families  of  children  and  adults  with  disabilities  or  special  health  care  needs  in  communities  across   Colorado   groups.yahoo.com/group/P2P-­‐CO   P2P-­‐CO  is  an  email  discussion  group  for  Parent  to  Parent  of  Colorado.   Here  we  provide  an  opportunity  to  exchange  information  with  other  parents  of  children  with  disabilities  or   special  health  care  needs  living  in  Colorado.       I  don’t  have  medical/dental  insurance.  Are  there  resources  for  me  to  get  care?   RRCC  Student  Health  Center           Room  1570         303-­‐914-­‐6655       Offers  basic  healthcare  to  students   MCPN  (Metro  Community  Provider  Network)       Main:  (303)  360-­‐MCPN  (6276)       Mcpn.org   Metro  Community  Provider  Network  (MCPN):  is  a  non-­‐profit  healthcare  organization  that  provides  medical,   dental,  mental  health,  substance  abuse,  pharmacy,  and  community  based  services  which  include  case   management,  outreach  to  the  homeless,  adolescent  services,  health  education,  and  maternal  child  health  to  the   underserved,  uninsured  and  working  families  who  cannot  afford  these  services.  

    I  am  Bi-­‐sexual/Homosexual.                     Rainbow  Alliance  Center                     GLBT  Resource  Center                     Sensitivity  trained  Instructors  (safe  zone)     I  have  a  learning  disability.  I  am  dyslexic.  I  am  anti-­‐social.  I  have  test  anxiety.       Connect  to  success  -­‐  Dana  Kobald                  Office  of  Disability  Services                  Learning  Support  Services  LSS     I  am  homeless.  I  need  food.                 Community  Assistance  Resource                       Mile  High  United  Way                       The  Action  Center                       Red  Rocks  food  bank  -­‐  Life  Desk   I  am  a  Veteran                       Military  Veterans  [email protected]                       Wounded  Warrior  Veteran  Certified  Officer  Ms.  Donna  Merriman                       GI  Bills  -­‐  Ms.  Donna  Merriman                       Student  Life  -­‐  Student  Veterans  Club                           Connect  to  Success   Community  Agencies  -­‐                            Jefferson  Mental  Health  -­‐  www.mentalhealth.va.org                            Ms.  Rebecca  Nordine  -­‐  www.jcmh.org/rebecca.nordine                            Family  Tree  -­‐  www.familytree.org                            Jefferson  County  Veterans  Services  -­‐  www.ptsd.va.org   I  am  a  Victim  of  abuse/domestic  abuse.       RRCC  Counseling  (Mental  Health)   Stress  Management,  relationship  issues,  depression,  grief  and  loss  and  adjustment  difficulties.   I  have  a  Criminal  record/want  to  change  my  life.   I  have  a  criminal  record/want  to  re-­‐enter  into  society.   I  have  a  criminal  record/alcohol/substance  abuse   Gateway  Program       The  Recovery  Club     Academics     How  do  I  resolve  issues  with  an  instructor?     The  first  thing  you  should  try  to  do  if  you  have  an  issue  with  your  instructor  is  to  talk  to  that  instructor.  If  you  are   unable  to  resolve  an  issue  with  a  full  time  instructor,  you  may  speak  to  the  dean  of  that  department.  If  the  issue   is  with  a  part  time  adjunct  faculty,  then  you  should  talk  to  the  department  chair.    If  you  are  still  unable  to   resolve  the  matter,  then  you  may  talk  to  the  Vice  President  of  Instruction,  Bob  Rizzuto.       How  do  I  resolve  an  issue  with  my  grades?     The  first  thing  you  should  try  to  do  if  you  have  an  issue  with  your  instructor  is  to  talk  to  that  instructor.  If  you  are   unable  to  resolve  an  issue  with  a  full  time  instructor,  you  may  speak  to  the  dean  of  that  department.  If  the  issue  

is  with  a  part  time  adjunct  faculty,  then  you  should  talk  to  the  department  chair.    If  you  are  still  unable  to   resolve  the  matter,  then  you  may  talk  to  the  Vice  President  of  Student  Success,  Dr.  Lisa  Fowler.     •  These  two  portions  need  to  be  verified  with  Marilyn  for  accuracy.       Dropping  or  Withdrawing  from  a  class   What  does  it  mean  to  drop  from  a  class  and  how  does  it  affect  me?     You  must  drop  a  class  by  the  drop  date  deadline  in  order  to  receive  a  refund  for  your  class.  If  you  are  receiving   financial  aid  or  scholarships,  be  sure  that  you  will  still  be  incompliance  with  the  requirements  for  these  funds.   The  drop  dates  are  posted  in  the  student  handbook  and  the  schedules.     What  does  it  mean  to  withdraw  from  a  class  and  how  does  it  affect  me?     If  you  miss  the  drop  date  deadline  and  need  to  withdraw  from  a  class,  you  may  withdraw  from  the  class.  You   must  do  this  by  the  withdraw  date  deadline  as  stated  in  the  student  handbook.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________     Tutoring       Where  can  I  get  help  with  my  class  and  how  much  does  it  cost?     •  The  tutoring  services  are  available,  free  to  students,  in  the  learning  commons.  There  is  help  available   for  many  subjects,  please  check  the  schedule  with  the  listed  times  that  tutors  are  available.     Connect  to  Success     I’m  having  a  little  trouble  in  my  class,  where  can  I  get  help  to  be  a  better  student?     •  The  connect  to  success  office  is  located  in  the  Learning  Commons.  They  offer  a  wide  range  of  success   strategies  to  help  you  succeed  as  a  student.  Set  up  an  appointment  at  303-­‐914-­‐6010  for  a  personal   session  to  get  you  back  on  track.       Career  Services     Where  can  I  go  for  career  guidance?     •  Talk  your  academic  advisor  to  help  you  find  the  classes  that  you  need  to  take  to  meet  your  career  path.   If  you  are  unsure  about  what  path  to  take,  talk  to  Dan  Macy:  [email protected]  for  help  finding  the   right  path  for  you.  If  you  are  ready  for  an  internship,  see  our  internship  coordinator,  Suzanne  Sullivan:   [email protected]  for  open  positions  and  more  help  preparing  yourself  for  the  workplace.       What  if  I  need  help  with  D2L  or  simple  tasks  such  as  printing  my  paper  that  I  just  wrote?     •  If  you  are  in  a  computer  lab,  then  you  can  ask  someone  that  works  in  that  lab,  whether  it  is  in  the   Learning  Commons,  the  Library  or  the  Learning  Commons.  If  you  need  help  navigating  D2L,  you  can  see   Sheryl  Sharnikow  at  [email protected]  or  stop  by  and  see  her  in  room_________.       Food  Bank     How  does  the  food  bank  work?     •  The  food  bank  is  open  twice  a  week  to  students.  Visit  the  Student  Life  desk  and  show  them  your   student  ID.  You  can  get  up  to  four  items  a  week.       Clubs  and  Student  Organizations     How  can  I  find  out  about  clubs  and  organizations  around  campus?     •  You  can  find  out  about  clubs  on  the  ROCK  portal,  under  the  Campus  Life  Tab  or  check  out  the  website   to  find  out  about  all  of  the  current  clubs:  http://www.rrcc.edu/studentlife/organizations.html    

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