Online Learning

Additional Information

• Becoming an Online Student

  Students who wish to enroll in online and hybrid courses or programs at JJC follow the same procedures as face-to-face students. 

  The application, financial aid, placement testing, and other processes are the same. 

  The first time one registers for an online or hybrid course they must complete the mandatory "Introduction to Online Learning" orientation.  This orientation must be completed prior to receiving full access to your online and hybrid course(s).

  JJC's online and hybrid courses are not self-paced.  Assignments, quizzes, discussions, presentations, and other course requirements are detailed in the syllabus and must be completed by their assigned due dates.  The academic expectations of online and hybrid courses at the same as with face-to-face courses.

  Students may contract their instructor by e-mail with questions regarding specific course content, class procedures, and if applicable, on campus meeting information.  Courses are usually not made available until three (3) days before the course start date.

  Students enrolled in an online or hybrid course will need an internet connected device that is capable of running a modern web browser or the Canvas app.  Textbooks and other materials can be rented or purchased through the JJC bookstore.  Technical support for students is provided 24/7.  Visit the Current Students page for additional information.

• Online Exams and Proctoring

  Some online courses require proctored exams. When registering for your online class, these classes will be noted with the following in the Meeting Information section: "ONLINE CLASS WITH VISITS; Campus visits required for exams."

  Students can complete these exams the following ways: 

  Option 1: Proctored exams can be completed in Testing Services on the Main Campus, Romeoville Campus or at the City Center Campus. This option is free for JJC students. For additional information on this option please visit Testing Services.

  Option 2: Some courses use an online proctoring services called Examity.  Students are charged a fee for testing with Examity that will vary depending on the length of the exam.  Students should discuss online proctoring options with course faculty.  Each faculty member decides whether or not this option is available in a course.

  Option 3:  Testing at another testing location may be available.  Students should visit with faculty about possible options for testing at other locations.

• Out of State Students/SARA

  

  Joliet Junior College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

  NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.

  Our membership allows out of state students from fellow SARA participating states to complete online and hybrid course work and programs at the college. The highlighted states below are participating states. Up to date information is always available on the NC-SARA website. Out of state students should familiarize themselves with JJC's Student Complaint Procedures (see section below).

  

   

  Important: Out of State Students

  If you choose an academic program that involves earning a license (such as nursing or veterinary medical technology) and you either live out of state or plan to live out of state after graduating from JJC, this may affect your ability to practice in that state.

  More Information For Out-of-State Students

• Student Complaint Procedures

  JJC promotes an open educational environment, rich in values and designed to protect the integrity of teaching and learning. In that spirit, the college encourages all students to first direct their complaints and concerns to the faculty, staff, or administrator specifically involved.

  The college believes many complaints can be resolved through an open, honest dialogue between the persons involved. In cases where that may not be possible, the JJC Student Complaint Procedure can assist in facilitating a resolution. Other than grade appeal or claim of sexual discrimination, harassment, or misconduct, a complaint that challenges the decisions or actions of college personnel will be considered under this procedure. Information can be obtained through the Dean of Students office. Visit Student Complaint Procedure for general JJC complaint information.

  If you are an Out of State student and have a complaint that you feel has not been resolved through the Student Complaint Procedures described above, you may file a complaint with the state in which you reside. In compliance with the Federal Department of Education regulations, JJC provides the following list of State Agencies with contact information: Student Complaint Information by State. You may also contact the Illinois Community College Board when seeking a resolution.

• Quality Matters

  Quality Matters (QM) is a "nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and online components. Colleges and universities across and beyond the U.S. use the tools in developing, maintaining and reviewing their online courses and in training their faculty" (Quality Matters, 2015). A QM course review is focused on course design as opposed to course delivery. The QM program additionally provides for professional development opportunities and conferences. Further information on the Course Review Process is available on the Quality Matters Website.

  All faculty teaching online or hybrid courses for JJC complete the "Applying the Quality Matters Rubric" (APPQMR) workshop within their first year of teaching.

  The following JJC courses have been recognized as meeting standards.

  Course Name	Catalog Number	Faculty Developer	Date Recognized
  Income Tax Accounting	ACCY:107	Tara Laken	July 20, 2023
  Microsoft Office	CIS:126	Ram Raghuraman	Mar. 31, 2023
  Computer Info. Systems Fund.	CIS:122	Ram Raghuraman	Feb. 5, 2023
  Environmental Biology	BIO:146	Andy Neil	Jan. 19, 2023
  Introduction to Visual Arts	ART:109	Margie Sula	July 14, 2022
  Intro/Ren/Baroque	ART:116	Megan Callan	Feb. 14, 2022
  Intro/Ren/Modern	ART:119	Megan Callan	Aug. 25, 2022
  Intro to Discrete Mathematics	MATH:137	Heidi Lyne	Jan. 10, 2022
  Applied Food Sanitation	CA:106	Kenneth Thompson and Andy Chlebana	Oct. 29, 2021
  Culinary Supervision	CA:213	Kathryn Sopko	Feb, 23, 2023
  Intermediate Algebra	MATH:098	Laura Egner	Sept. 30, 2021
  Elementary Algebra	MATH:094	Laura Egner	Sept. 17, 2021
  College Arithmetic	MATH:090	Laura Egner	Sept. 30, 2021
  History of Art in Architecture	ART:223	Meaghan Callan	Oct. 6, 2021
  Cost Accounting	ACCY:209	Tara Laken	May 11, 2021
  Elementary Statistics	MATH:128	Heidi Lyne and Michael Sullivan	July 21, 2020
  Accounting I (Hybrid)	ACCY:101	Tara Laken	Dec. 3, 2018
  Accounting II (Hybrid)	ACCY:102	Tara Laken	Nov. 11, 2018
  Pharmacology and the Nursing Practice	NURS:163	Kathy Wolz and Janet Sullivan-Stromberg	July 30, 2018
  Principles of Speech	COMM:101	Laura Marqua	Nov. 15, 2021
  Principles of Speech (Hybrid)	COMM:101 SPCH:101	Laura Marqua	Oct. 18, 2018 (Recertification) and May 14, 2017
  Accounting II	ACCY:102	Tara Laken	April 28, 2017
  Principles of Marketing	MKTG:101	Nour Al Naber	Jan. 26, 2017
  Social Psychology	PSYC:208	Christopher Ostwinkle	Oct. 6, 2016
  Accounting I	ACCY:101	Tara Laken	Nov. 1, 2021 (Recertification) Oct. 25, 2016
  Principles of Speech	SPCH:101	Lori Schahrer	Aug. 11th, 2021 (Recertification) and June 20, 2016
  American National Government	PSCI:101	Julie Havemann	Sept. 9th, 2021 (Recertification) and Feb. 15, 2016