Austin Community College

CRIJ 2313

Correctional Systems and Practices

Instructor: Polly “PJ” Johnson

E-mail: pjohnson@austincc.edu

REQUIRED Online Orientation

-- Be sure you are registered for the course

-- Read the course information below

-- Access the course on Blackboard and follow all directions on the opening page

-- Complete the Student Information Form in the yellow box at the bottom of this

webpage

-- Submit the Student Information Form

Your orientation is not complete until the foregoing is completed and the instructor has received

the web form.

Contacting the Instructor

E-mail: pjohnson@austincc.edu

ACC voice mail: (512) 223-1795, x23014 (voice mail is checked M, W, F for messages)

Home phone: can be found in the syllabus located on Blackboard

Office Hours: Eastview Campus (EVC), 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, Texas 78702

Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 – 4:00PM, Room 2165,

Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00PM, Room 3202,

or by appointment

Course Description, Objectives, Textbook required, and other specific information pertaining to this

course is located on Blackboard.

Guidelines for Online Courses

-- This is a personal computer with modem (PCM) Open Campus version of Correctional

Systems and Practices. It will require self-discipline and knowledge of

personal computers and the Internet.

The Help Line is 512/223-8026 or 1-888-223-8026, or you can email dl@austin.cc.tx.us

-- The course is structured so that the entire class goes through the course together as a

learning community. Discussion Board input, testing, and assignment

submission due dates will be adhered to by the entire class. Students are

strongly encouraged to provide comments, questions, etc., to all postings on

Discussion Board.

-- Student e-mail address: It is imperative that the student keeps a current email address

that will be used for this course. Look under Tools-Personal Information

and ensure the email address shown is correct.

The student is responsible for knowing the contents of all emails sent by the

Instructor, so this email must be accurate.

-- You will need the word processing program, Microsoft Word to complete online

assignments.

Logon to Blackboard
With a web browser, open the following URL:

http://acconline.austincc.edu/

You may also access Blackboard by selecting the “Blackboard/Online

Courses” link from the student resources menu on the ACC

Website at http://www.austincc.edu/

Your USER ID: see ACCeID instructions by clicking here.

The student login information for the semester is now available at: https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/login/

The student login instructions are also available in PDF format for those who require a printable version. This file is available for download at http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/stlogin.html

You MUST change your personal information the first time you log into Blackboard. Under the "My ACC" tab,

1.) Click on "Edit Personal Information"
Enter your current email address in the space provided and click "submit."
If you do not have an email address, you may obtain one for free using Excite, Hotmail, or Yahoo!
You can check your web-based email messages at any campus computer center.

Blackboard Student Manual is available at this site.

-- Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on

their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, and academic standing.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or

university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six (6) courses during their

undergraduate college career. Some exceptions for good cause could allow a student

to withdraw from a course without having it count towards this limit. Students are

encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor for assistance prior to withdrawing.

Student Information Form:

Please provide student information so I can reach you and keep in touch with you.

Your orientation is complete when I receive your information.