Exams are usually administered online. If you want to take the exam at Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), first you need to contact your instructor and inform him/her that you have registered with DSPS and you can provide documentation for this. Then you and your instructor will need to work out a plan for when you take your exams at DSPS.

The Library’s databases can be accessed online. Students may need to call or come in to the Library if they need more help with research. There are also over 60 computers with internet access available for student use on the first floor of the CHC Library.

Yes, if the course is part of our articulation agreement with the UC and CSU systems. The course could also transfer to most private colleges and universities. See a counselor for up-to-date transfer information.

Yes. The CHC class printed class schedule has this information. You can also click on this link to view important dates.

The CHC Bookstore usually stocks all textbooks. Students might also contact instructors for alternative sources for text books.

Your Username or login id and your password is your seven digit student number on your registration receipt, not your social security number. For example, John Quincy Doe would have a login id and password of 1234567. In order to get the student id number, you need to contact Admissions and Records, (909) 389-3372.

If you are looking at your course in Blackboard, you will find the instructor’s office hours and phone numbers by clicking on the button, Staff Information. If you are not enrolled yet in an online class, you can search the faculty/staff directory for this information.

There is a start date for all classes listed in the CHC Class Schedule. Check the start date for your class. While many instructors may make your class available before the start date of the class, the class will not officially start until the date listed on the CHC class schedule. The instructor may also send you an email via your SBCCD student email account with information on the start date and how to access the course several days before the start date.

There are three things that you should do by the first day of class. 1. Check the Blackboard course management system to see if the course is available, and 2. Check your SBCCD student email account to see if the instructor has sent out any email messages about the course, and 3. Send the instructor an email (especially if #1 and #2 do not give you adequate information). Do not expect the instructor to give you a phone call, or send an email to your AOL (or other private email account) address, or send a letter via U.S. mail. Some instructors do have on campus office hours where you can come in for a face-to-face orientation. However, it would be best to make the initial contact via email in order to find out the location, days and times of those office hours.

Most online classes at Crafton Hills College use the Blackboard Course Management System. If you are in an online class, you need to go to the site below and follow these instructions (you may want to print this page before going to the website or keep a browser window open). 1. Go to the Blackboard Course Management System for Crafton Hills College. If you have paid for your class, then you are enrolled in the class and your registration receipt should show your student id number. The Username and password for the class is your seven digit student id number. Use these to log in to Blackboard and you will see the courses you are enrolled in. OR If you do not know your student id number do the following. Enter Blackboard as a guest using the instructions on the log in page. After entering as a guest, scroll down the page to look for semester and course offerings. Click on the semester and year that you are interested in. Click on the course title (which also lists the instructor’s last name) that you are interested in. If the instructor is allowing guest to view content, then you will be able to view some elements of the course, but you cannot submit work or view grades as a guest. Until you obtain your student id number, enter as a guest. This will also mean that you will not be able to view certain areas of the website including assignments and the Discussion Board. Find your student id number as soon as you can as most instructors will not change any deadlines because you were late in viewing the information.

The instructor’s name is located next to the course title in the printed Class Schedule and in the Faculty/Staff Directory.

Students can register for online and regular courses by accessing the Admissions and Records registration link and following the instructions.

Registration dates can be viewed at the CHC Class Schedule.

The prerequisites for online classes are the same as for regular on campus classes. The prerequisites for all classes are given in the description of the class. The CHC class schedule lists descriptions of all classes.

Most assignments will be posted in the Assignments section of Blackboard. If your assignment is in another location, the instructor will inform students of that in the syllabus or in an announcement on the Blackboard site for the class.

Assignments are to be submitted in the format and location that the instructor determines. This information will be in the syllabus or in announcements on the Blackboard site for the class.

Computer Skills: 1. You should be able to copy, cut, and paste documents into other documents. 2. You should be able to create, save, and manage files on a computer. 3. You should be able to navigate the Internet, download files, attach files to an email message, and save and open attached files form incoming email. 4. You should know how to bookmark (save) locations of websites on your internet browser (e.g., Explorer or Netscape) for future use. Technical Issues: 1. You should have regular and reliable access to a computer and your internet provider. 2. A 28.8 modem is acceptable, but a 56 modem, DSL, or cable access is better. 3. 16 MB of RAM and 100 MB of free HD space on your computer. 4. Some classes may require students to have a computer with a CD-ROM with sound card. 5. An Internet browser with a current version of Netscape or Explorer.

Physical attendance is not mandatory, however, you will need to participate in regular class discussions via the Discussion Board area in Blackboard. Some instructors may also have other ways they expect students to participate. Students are also expected to check their online classroom at least once a day for most instructors.

No, online classes have specific start and end dates. The CHC class schedule is where you can find these dates. Each instructor will determine when assignments are due for a specific class. Check your course Blackboard site for more information on required assignments and due dates.

The Discussion Board area of Blackboard is where most instructors will have students participate in the class. Students may be asked to read or review certain materials and then make comments in this area as well as interact with their online classmates.

The Messages area in Blackboard is one way to contact the instructor while remaining at the Blackboard class site. There will be a navigation button labeled Communications or Messages on the left side of the Blackboard class site. The Messages area is where you can contact the instructor or other students.

The instructor will usually let students know about their email policy on the syllabus. The instructor may receive email from the student, however, the instructor might state that they prefer students to use the Messages area on the Blackboard class site. Many instructors will email the student’s SBCCD student email account with information about the class before it begins.

Online courses have the same tuition and fees as traditional on campus courses.

If you have the following skills and abilities, then you are likely to be successful in online classes. Study Habits: 1. You need to be a self-motivated, independent worker. 2. You must be a good reader. You will need to read all sections of the website and textbook. 3. You must be able to set a schedule and keep deadlines. You must be able to review material on your own using the information online to help you in your studying. Writing Skills: 1. You will need to do a lot of writing for online classes. Instructors will usually post their writing requirements on the Blackboard site in their syllabus and possibly other areas. 2. You need to write in complete sentences. Most instructors will require that all assignments, papers, and exams must be written in complete sentences with correct spelling and grammar. 3. You will need to make sure your writing is clear. Communication Skills: 1. You must be able to communicate in writing in discussion forums. These will be in the Discussion Board area of Blackboard. 2. You must post your responses to discussion forum topics regularly. 3. Discussion forum comments must focus on the topic listed in the discussion section. No personal attacks or inappropriate comments will be permitted. 4. You must be willing to contact the instructor early on in the course if you see that you need help. You need to ask the instructor questions until you are clear about what is required of you. Do not make assumptions that will negatively impact your grade.

Organization of the Blackboard classroom. On the left side of your window are the NAVIGATION buttons. The Start Here or Course Documents button will contain your course Syllabus, evaluation criteria for each of the graded assignments, and other information relevant to the structure and expectations of the course. If your class is entirely online, the Discussion Board button area is where you will post comments and interact with students in the class. Exams and Quizzes (this includes all exams and quizzes) will be posted in the Exams and Quizzes area. Communications is another button you might see. This will contain the Messages area and for some classes, the Discussion Board may be accessed through this button. Some instructors will not use a Communications button. Instead, they will have a separate Messages and Discussion Board button.

1. Look for the help button on the website and follow the instructions there first. 2. The Help Desk is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at 1-877-241-1756.