COURSEWORK - IN AND OUT OF CLASS

Q. How does the campus use technology to enhance teaching, learning, and access to information in your areas of interest?  
A. AACC has an Integrated Technology Plan ^PDF which takes a broad look at how information technology can be used effectively at the College. At AACC students come first. Students today expect technology to be a part of their academic life and beyond. This plan will help students to meet their needs and expectations. The college uses smart classrooms; interactive classrooms; wireless Internet access across select areas on campus; online courses; a student portal; and its main Web site, aacc.edu, to provide timely information and learning experiences to students, employees and the community.      

Q. Are classrooms technology-enhanced?  
A. Yes. A significant percentage of classrooms have a full range of technological products that support instruction. All classrooms have Internet access and the college is well on its way to having all classrooms equipped with smart or modified smart technology.

Q. In both introductory and specialized courses, what opportunities are there for you to collaborate with other students using technology on project teams?  
A. Students and faculty can communicate via groups, message boards, and chat rooms on the student portal MyAACC.  

Q. Does the school give credit for courses taken electronically (online/at a distance) from other institutions and sources of instruction?  
A. Yes, as long as the courses are from an accredited institution. The college’s transfer credit information details how a student can transfer credits into the college.  

SUPPORT SERVICES

Q. How does the campus provide access for students to work with multimedia (audio and video)?  
A. Almost all of the computers in the labs have CD/DVD players that are available for student use. 

Q. Are library collections and resources—such as catalogs, research databases, special collections, course reserves, full-text electronic journals, books, and streaming media—available online and accessible off-campus?  
A. The library catalog and research databases are available on aacc.edu and at the library on the Arnold campus. A library card is necessary to access the databases off campus.  All databases but one are available from off-campus.

Q. Can the library deliver documents to you electronically, either via e-mail or through Web posting? Does the library charge a fee when information resources that you need are not available in its collections?  
A. The library does not currently deliver documents electronically. No fee is charged, unless the library providing the resource to us imposes a charge. 

Q. Does the library provide research assistance in a variety of ways, such as in person, by phone, by e-mail, and through Web services? When are these forms of assistance available?  
A. Yes, the library provides assistance in person and by telephone during library hours, via e-mail, and through a live 24/7 online chat reference service called AskUsNow! Students can also set up appointments for assistance with complex research projects. 

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