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Grievances<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/elearning\/professional-licensure-disclosures\/\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Rowan-Cabarrus supports a variety of instructional delivery methods. The methods utilized by Rowan-Cabarrus, the delivery method code for each and the definition (as established by the North Carolina Community College System and State Board Code 1B SBCCC 100.1 Definitions) are listed below. While some classes may have specific technology requirements, we highly recommend all students have access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/elearning\/technical-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minimum technical requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on applying to the college, registering for classes or paying tuition and fees, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/studentsuccess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit the student success website<\/a>. For more information about section numbers used for all terms and delivery methods, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/academics\/understanding-course-section-numbers\/\">Understanding Course Section Numbers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Blended<\/h2>\n<p>A Blended course is one in which \u2264 50% of instruction is delivered online. Blended class sections primarily meet face-to-face on specified days and have a required online component, which requires students to have Internet access as part of the course. Blended classes are designated <span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">in the schedule<\/span> by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a\u00a0<strong>B<\/strong> at the end of the section identifier &#8211; Example: ART-111-<em>100<strong>B<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>and a dual campus location, including both a Virtual Campus and an on-campus location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hybrid<\/h2>\n<p>A Hybrid course is one in which &gt; 50% but &lt; 100% of instruction is delivered online. Hybrid class sections combine online learning with face-to-face instruction. All Hybrid courses will meet on campus on specified days. The remaining instruction and course content will be delivered as an Internet course. Hybrid classes are designated <span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">in the schedule <\/span>by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an <strong>H<\/strong> at the end of the section identifier &#8211; Example: ART-111-<em>01<strong>H<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>and a dual campus location, including both a Virtual Campus and an on-campus location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HyFlex<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">A HyFlex course is one in which 100% of the instruction is delivered face-to-face with the faculty member in a physical classroom while the course is also delivered online synchronously and\/or asynchronously. Students may choose to attend online or in person depending on what best meets their needs. Faculty should see the Department Chair for Program specifics. HyFlex classes are designated in the schedule by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an <strong>F<\/strong> at the end of the section identifier &#8211; Example: ART-111-<em>01<strong>F<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>and a dual campus location, including both a Virtual Campus and an on-campus location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Internet<\/h2>\n<p>An Internet course is one in which 100% of the instruction is delivered online. Course communication, instruction, materials and assignments are completed online. Internet students complete their courses without on-campus meetings. Internet classes are designated <span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">in the schedule<\/span> by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an <strong>N<\/strong> at the end of the section identifier &#8211; Example: ART-1151-<em>220<strong>N<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>and a location of Virtual Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Access and Attendance<\/h2>\n<p>All classes will be available on <a href=\"http:\/\/rccc.blackboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackboard<\/a> <em>on the class start date<\/em>. Each class has a specific schedule that must be followed. It is important that you carefully review your schedule in <a href=\"https:\/\/advisor.rccc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-Service<\/a> and the class syllabus &#8211; located in the <strong>Start Here<\/strong> area of each Blackboard class site, so you are aware of important dates and deadlines, such as class start date, end date, meeting dates <em>(for hybrid, hyflex and blended classes) and assignment deadlines.<\/em>\u00a0Students are expected to access their course (via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rccc.blackboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackboard<\/a>) on the first day of class (start date) to <strong>complete the Enrollment Verification Assignment (EVA)<\/strong> and receive instructions to begin their coursework.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the EVA?<\/h3>\n<p>The Enrollment Verification Assignment (EVA) is a quick quiz that establishes your enrollment in a class, so it&#8217;s important that the EVA is completed before doing any classwork. If you do not complete the EVA by the deadline, you may be dropped from the class, and your tuition and fees may be adjusted accordingly. If you are receiving financial aid, we recommend you contact a financial aid representative to determine how this may impact you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> You will not have access to your assignments or course materials until you have submitted the EVA with a score of 1 or greater. This should appear in <strong>My Grades<\/strong> as <strong>Verified<\/strong>. Once you have completed the EVA, click <strong>My Grades<\/strong> in the course menu. 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