Welcome to Richland’s Spring 2021 Semester! We are excited you chose Richland for your education. Below we have listed some great resources to get you off to a great start as well as contact information you might need as you begin and continue your semester. We hope it is a good one.
COVID Pre-Screening:
If you are taking a Hybrid Course and need to come to campus, there are a few things you should know before entering the building.
Before coming to campus each day, you will be required to fill out the pre-screening form at: https://richland.edu/prescreen. Following pre-screening you will immediately receive an email with one of the following status indicators:
BLUE – indicates that you are clear to come to campus for an onsite temperature check. You will receive a 3-digit code that you must use to verify your status during your onsite temperature check.
RED – indicates you have a risk factor, and should not come to campus.
STUDENTS ARE TO USE PARKING LOT C AND PROCEED TO THE SOUTHEAST ENTRANCE OF CAMPUS (NEAR THE ART GALLERY). THE ENTRY WILL BE DESIGNATED WITH STUDENT ENTRY POINT SIGNS.
Upon arrival onsite personnel will
- Enter your 3-digit code to verify your BLUE status
- Check your temperature with a no-touch thermometer
- Record your temperature (information will remain confidential)
- Verbally allow (or disallow) access to campus based on your temperature reading, which must be below 100.4°F.
- Following your temperature check you will receive one of the following emails:
GREEN – indicates you are allowed on campus for the entire day.
RED – indicates you did not pass the temperature check, and cannot be allowed on campus.
All students are required to wear a face covering during their time on campus. Students must sanitize hands (sanitizer will be available at all entry locations) upon entering and exiting the building. Not wearing a face covering or abiding by social distancing requirements will result in you being asked to leave the facility. Your Instructor will be sure to cover additional safety measures in your classrooms and labs.
Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) – formerly Online Learning:
Activating Student Accounts – If students don’t have or know their Richland login information (for myRichland, Canvas, and student email) they can get this by “activating” their account. Students can do this by going to myRichland and clicking on the “Activate Account (Student)” link on the left side of the page. This can process can also be used to reset a student’s password.
Canvas – Canvas is the learning management system used at Richland and the TLC is happy to help students, faculty, and staff with any questions or problems they are having. The best way to get help with Canvas is to click on the Help link in Canvas and “Report a Problem.”
Canvas Student Orientation – All students need to complete the orientation in order to access their courses in Canvas. Information on how to get started and get help can be found here – https://www.richland.edu/canvasorientation
myRichland – the TLC can help students with general questions about using and finding things in myRichland.
Student Email – TLC staff can help students with questions about their student E-mail, as well as helping to get their E-mail on their phone or forward it to another account.
Free Microsoft Office 365 for Students – Any Richland student can download and install the Microsoft Office ProPlus software on their personal computer, tablet, or phone at no cost. Students can go here to access this – https://jics.richland.edu/MicrosoftStudentAdvantage/
Personal computer support – TLC staff are not on campus, but we are still able to help students, faculty, and staff with virus/malware scanning, and general trouble-shooting! This is a completely free service! Contact Student Tech Support – ochelp@richland.edu for more information or to get something scheduled.
Kona Jones, Director – kona@richland.edu
Jarry Brown, Instructional Technology Specialist – jarryb@richland.edu
Liz Jackson, Online Support Specialist – ejackson@richland.edu
Student Tech Support – ochelp@richland.edu, EXT. 6376
Food Pantry at Richland
If you are experiencing food insecurity, you can visit the Food Pantry at Richland on Wednesdays from 11am – 4pm. Please use the Food Pantry entrance located in Parking Lot C.
Student Assistance Fund
If you are facing unexpected situations that will impact your ability to be successful at Richland, the Foundation has established the Student Assistance Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to Richland students. Visit https://jics.richland.edu/ICS/Admin/Foundation to apply.
META Teletherapy
We have partnered with META, a mobile app that delivers easy access to private and confidential counseling services, when and how you want. For more information visit www.richland.edu/META.
Free Tutoring
Did you know that we offer FREE tutoring services for our students both via appointment and online? We use NetTutor, an online tutoring service integrated into Canvas that provides you the support you need, whenever you need it, for lots of different subjects, and on any type of device. For more information visit www.richland.edu/tutoring.
Accommodations
We want to provide a welcoming campus that supports success for all students. Approved accommodations for students with documented disabilities remove barriers to allow for equal opportunity to participate fully in the total college experience. For more information about these services visit www.richland.edu/accommodations.
Library
Our library staff can help you with your inquiries about the resources you need to complete your assignments. For more information please visit www.richland.edu/library.
Fitness Center
Currently enrolled students receive membership to the Fitness Center as part of their tuition. Be sure to visit www.richland.edu/fitnesscenter to find out more.
Student Engagement Activities
Do you want to engage with other students on campus, enjoy some fun activities or join a club? Our Student Engagement Office is planning some great activities this fall that can keep you connected with other students, while enjoying a little fun this semester. Be sure to check out www.richland.edu/studentlife for more information.