Winter Session at HACC, FAQ's, Page 2

Winter Session -- FAQ's, Page 2

What about end of term processing and how it might affect students? Particular processes of interest are grading, prerequisite checking, and satisfactory academic progress (SAP) for financial aid.	It is imperative faculty submit their final fall 2016 grades by the stated deadline. Students enrolled in the winter term could begin attending and then have to be removed if they are not successful in a fall class that is a prerequisite for their winter session class or if they are placed on SAP financial aid suspension and cannot pay their balance. This could also occur at the beginning of the spring term based upon a prerequisite check after the outcomes of the winter term classes. This will be a minority of students. If this occurs, they will be backed out of the courses and given a zero balance.
What is the confirmation of attendance date for the winter session?	December 24, 2016.
What is the last day to drop a course for the winter session?	January 5, 2017.
When will winter session final grades be available to students?	January 19, 2017.
How will online students be supported during the week HACC is closed (December 26, 2016 – January 2, 2017)?	Virtual Learning staff will monitor voice messages and virtual@hacc.edu emails remotely during that time. Also, Virtual Learning staff has administrative access to enroll students into Brightspace by D2L, if needed.
What if students have issues accessing the myHACC portal during the week HACC is closed (December 26, 2016 – January 2, 2017)?	HACC’s learning management system has a backdoor address at http:ehacc.hacc.edu. This can be used if an emergency access issue occurs. The IT Support Center will provide support December 26 to December 30 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What if students have issues operating within Brightspace by D2L during the week HACC is closed (December 26, 2016 – January 2, 2017)?	Brightspace by D2L 24/7 online chat support will be implemented starting fall 2016. This service is available 365 days a year.
Will HACC limit winter session credits that can be taken per student?	Yes. Four credits will be the limit.
How will winter session scheduling affect full-time faculty schedules for spring 2017?	Full-time faculty can teach a winter session course as a spring in-load course or as an overload course.
Will winter session scheduling affect adjunct load limits for spring 2017?	Yes.