*Required* Online Orientation

Before you complete this orientation, make sure you are registered for the course.

Austin Community College

CRIJ 1307
Crime In America

Instructor:  Julie Herrera

Welcome to Crime In America in Criminal Justice

We'll study the ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional as well as codes of conduct and codes of ethics.

To complete this orientation:
1. Read the course information below.
2. Complete the student information form in the yellow box at the bottom of this page.
3. Submit the student information form.

§ Your orientation is not complete
until the instructor receives the web form. §

Contacting Instructor:

E-mail:                 jherrera@austincc.edu

ACC telephone: 512-223-1795 ext. 25947
                            (Voice Mail is frequently checked for messages)
Office Location: CYPRESS CREEK CAMPUS

                            1555 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, Texas 78613

                            Portable #3 

Office hours:      Wed 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM or by appointment

Class Overview :

• Text: Current edition of Criminology the Core  by Larry J. Siegel

·         Teaching methodology

·         Online discussion boards

·         Students goes through course together as a learning community

·         Course Definitions, study questions and writing assignment

·         TCLOSE Objectives

• Exams, papers and assignments

·         Exams must be taken by the posted date in the course calendar.

·         Writing Assignment must be submitted by the posted date in the course calendar. 

·         Review Questions must be turned into the Digital Drop Box by the deadline posted in the course calendar. 

• Course Documents: 

·         Course documents in Blackboard

·         Course documents include:

·         Course Calendar

·         Syllabus

·         Chapter Review Questions 

·         TCLOSE Learning Objectives

·         Writing Assignment

·         Study questions

• Major Exams

·         Three (3) major exams will be given.

·         Each exam contains 50 multiple choice questions 

·         Exams must be taken on dates posted on the course calendar

·         Practice Exam will also be given prior to each exam.

·         This is a personal computer/modem (PCM) Open Campus version
of the standard Criminal justice course listed at the top of the page

·         The student will be required to do the same amount and quality of work
as the classroom equivalent of this course. 

·         This course will require self-discipline and knowledge of personal computers
and the Internet. 

Blackboard

You will find the course syllabus and materials on the Internet, through Blackboard, the ACC online course portal. You are responsible for the details contained in the syllabus and all other information in the blackboard course. You may want to print a copy of the syllabus to keep available for reference.

Logon to Blackboard
With a web browser, open the following URL: http://acconline.austincc.edu/

Your initial Username and Password will be your 7-digit ACC student ID number.

You can find this number on your fee receipt and ACC student ID card.
Student ID cards are issued in the admissions office. If you do not have a fee receipt, you can call the Admissions office (512-223-7000) to obtain your ID number).
Your student ID number must be 7-digits long. If your ID number is less than 7-digits, then you must append leading 0's to the number.
(if your login attempts fail, check with your instructor to ensure you are enrolled in the class)

You MUST change your password the first time you log into Blackboard.

Under the "My ACC" tab,
1.) Click the "Personal Information" link, and then "Change Password"
Enter the new password in the two required fields and click "submit."

2.) Click on "Edit Personal Information"
Enter your current email address in the space provided and click "submit."

You can check the above web-based email messages at any computer....even at ACC campus computer centers or public libraries.

Trouble logging in?
ACC Help Line is 512-223-8026 or 1-888-223-8026 or you can email dl@austincc.edu

Testing Procedures:

Inside ACC service area

·         Exams will be administered at the ACC campus testing centers.

·         You must check for the times and days that your center will be open.
You must take exams during the week/day(s) it is available.
Failure to take the exam during the prescribed period may reduce your
exam score or result in a zero for the exam.

·         You will need a permission slip ( blackboard)

·         You will need your ACC ID and an additional form of picture ID.

·         It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, read and be thoroughly familiar with ACC Testing Center Rules prior to taking exams at the center. Violation of these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action being taken against the student. For more information and testing center hours please refer to www.austincc.edu/testctr

Outside ACC service area

·         Students approval from instructor

·         Student must locate approved testing facility within the first two weeks of the semester

• Example of approved testing facility includes;
  nearby college or university
• The open campus/ Distance Learning

Each student must take the required midterm and final exams as described in the
syllabus and orientation.

For students residing outside the ACC service area, the student must get approval from the instructor to test at a location other then specified ACC testing centers. 

The student outside the ACC service area must locate a testing facility at a nearby college or university during the first two weeks of the semester and advised the instructor of the matter.  The Open Campus/Distance Learning staff will assist the student in this task.  Once faculty approval is given, a receiving institution has agreed to provide the distance testing service, and the faculty member has provided Open Campus (OPC) with all necessary tests and Distance Testing Transmittal forms, OPC staff will forward all testing materials to the college or university.  The web for Distance Learning at Austin Community College is http://dl.austincc.edu/ 
The ACC Help Line is 512/223-8026 or 1-888-223-8026 or you can email dl@austincc.edu

The student is responsible for paying any testing/proctoring fees to the proctoring institution and the costs for returning the completed exams to the instructor or OPC.

Testing Center Rules: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, read and be
thoroughly familiar with ACC Testing Center Rules prior to taking exams at the center.
Violation of these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action being taken
against the student. For more information refer to www.austincc.edu/testctr

Helpful Web Pages and Telephone Numbers:

·         Criminal Justice Department WebPage: Students are encouraged to review the department’s web page at http://www.austincc.edu/crij/ where valuable information concerning the criminal justice program may be found. Several URL sites are also listed giving a number of important CRJ informational resources.

·         Textbooks for Open Campus order online at http://www.mbsdirect.net
or by phone 1-800-325-3252.

·         Distance Learning helpline can be contacted online @ http://dl.austincc.edu/
or by phone 512-223-8026 Toll free 1-888-223-8026

·         Blackboard Student Manual

Please complete the STUDENT INFORMATION FORM so I can reach you and keep in touch with you.

Your orientation is not complete until I receive the student information web form.

§ It is imperative that you provide your email address . §

Once you've completed this orientation you may now log into your class in Blackboard, print out the syllabus, and READ all information provided under each tab.