Course Index - Lansing Community College

S P R I N G S E M E S T E R 2009
Alternative Delivery
Online Learning – Internet Courses
Lansing Community College’s online courses apply to degree or
transfer programs in the same way as traditional courses. Entire
degree and certificate programs can be completed online. For a
complete listing of available online Associate Degrees, Certificates,
and transfer programs, visit
http://www.lcc.edu/online/degrees/index.aspx.
Would Online Learning suit me?
Online Learning will suit students who are motivated, independent
learners, those who can work without face-to-face contact with the
instructor or classmates and who have reasonable skills in using
computers or have the ability to acquire such skills. An online
learning orientation is located at
http://www.lcc.edu/online/orientation/index.aspx, which will help
you determine if online learning is right for you. LCC uses the
ANGEL course management system, which can be accessed
through Star Port at www.lcc.edu.
Online Learning Advantages
Online Learning students can adapt study and participation
requirements to personal, family, or work schedules. Regular trips
to campus are not required.
However, adaptability of the course has limits, as most courses are
not self-paced. Students must participate in online discussion
when required for a course. Students must submit assignments
when due. Work and time commitments are at least the same as
for traditional courses. Some exams are taken at the LCC campus
or by an approved proctor. If you take a test off-campus, additional
proctoring fees may apply.
Technical Requirements:
A word processing program is required for all courses. Hardware
and software needs vary from course to course. Go to:
http://www.lcc.edu/helpdesk/scan.aspx to see if your computer
meets the minimum requirements for online courses.
How do I register for an Online Learning course?
Please complete these three steps to register.
1.Register for a Star Port Account- Star Port is your access
point for all systems on campus. Request an account if you
don’t already have one.
a. Click on the link for Request NEW STUDENTS/NEW TO
STAR Port www.lcc.edu.
b. Complete all of the information.
c. A technology user ID (TUID) will be provided to you on the
screen.
d. You will be directed to log-in to Star Port.
2.New Students - Complete the Admissions Process
a. Log onto your newly created Star Port Account.
b. Click on the New Students tab.
c. Click on the link in the Apply and Register section.
d. Select the Admissions tab and click CREATE.
3.You must have access to the Internet.
a. You must have access to a computer with an
Internet connection to take an online course.
Beginning with the Spring 2008 semester, all
LCC students will be assigned an LCC email
account; this is the email address that will be
used for all college and course
communications. Your LCC email address
will be TUID@mail.lcc.edu.
b. You may use computer labs at LCC’s main
campus, West Campus, or Howell's Livingston
County Center on a limited basis.
4.To web register, go to www.lcc.edu and log onto Star Port.
Click on the link in your eToolBox for the student system.
5.Orientation: At the beginning of the semester, orientation
sessions are held for online students. You can take these
sessions either online or on-campus. Go to:
http://www.lcc.edu/online/angel_training/register.aspx, or call
(517) 483-1880 for orientation information.
Visit http://www.lcc.edu/online/services.aspx for step-by-step
instructions to follow in taking online courses.
Internet Service:
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the lifeline for Online Learning
students. A good ISP will be able to provide excellent and
affordable technical support when needed, and enough
connections to enable access to the Internet without delay.
Consult an online advisor at (517) 483-1880, for suggestions or
email: online_info@lcc.edu
More information
LCC's Online Learning web site has extensive and regularly
updated information. Before registering, review the course
prerequisites and basic skills requirements, and general course
information at http://www.lcc.edu/online/. If you still have
questions, call an online advisor at (517) 483-1880, or email:
online_info@lcc.edu.
Questions
Call an online advisor if you have questions about
specific course(s) at (517) 483-1880. Online advisors are
available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available during registration
dates. Advisors will also respond to email questions sent to
online_info@lcc.edu.
Other Alternative Delivery Opportunities
If you are looking for online courses that are not currently offered
this semester, you may find what you need at the Michigan
Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative (MCCVLC) web
site at http://www.mccvlc.org. Lansing Community College is a
member of this collaborative and can help you access a variety of
courses from Michigan community colleges.
Register early! For the most current online information about course offerings go to: www.lcc.edu/schedule/
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