On this page you will find answers to the following frequently asked questions...


Important Note to All Online Students:

Southern Union will move to the Blackboard Learning System for Fall Semester 2008. Some online courses have already made the transition. If your course does not show properly in WebCT, please contact your instructor to see if you should be using Blackboard.

We're sorry for the confusion and the inconvenience. Remember that all online courses will use Blackboard beginning Fall 2008.
Is online learning for me? Take our test.
Yes No - Do you have ready access to a reliable computer and Internet connection?
Yes No - Are you willing to check your online course daily for messages and assignments?
Yes No - Are you able to stay online for long periods of time?
Yes No - Are you comfortable using email?
Yes No - Do you know how to send and open attatchments?
Yes No - Can you use a word processor such as MS Word, MAC Writer II or Wordperfect comfortably?
Yes No - Are you familiar with your Internet service provider (ISP) and the access they offer to you?
Yes No - Do you own a computer with a 300mhz processor or higher?
Yes No - Do you have a minimum of 64mb of RAM?
Yes No - Do you have access to a printer?
Yes No - Do you have a minimum of 2GB of storage space?
Yes No - Do you have the ability to check your email at least once a day?
Yes No - Can you type?
Yes No - Are you intimidated by using technology applications for learning?
Yes No - Do you know how to copy a file?
Yes No - Does your computer have reliable, current antivirus software installed?
Yes No - Do you have a valid email address?
Yes No - Can you follow directions?
Yes No - Are you self-motivated and self-disciplined enough to succeed withouth a live instructor?
Yes No - Are you willing to work much harder than you would for a traditional course?

If you answered 'No' to more than 3 of these questions. Please speak with an advisor before registering for an online class.

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I heard that online classes are easier than traditional classes.
Is that true?


Not necessarily. While it is easier to attend an online class. The coursework is the same. You'll have to keep up with deadlines and due dates on your own. There won't be an instructor holding your hand to make sure you're doing everything on time. Online classes really require self-motivated students who are willing to go the extra mile to get the work done. Many students find online classes to be more difficult beacause the of the lack of a classroom environment.

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Which classes are available online?

Course
Description
Credit Hours
Notes
Instructor
Terms Offered
ART 100
Art Appreciation
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Pat Federinko
Fall, Spring, Summer
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
3
No On-Campus Orientation / On-Campus Final Exam
Adam McGhee
Fall, Spring, Summer
BUS 263
Legal and Social Environment of Business
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Cathy Adamson
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 130
Introduction to Computers
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jeanette Parker
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 146
Microcomputer Applications
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Doss Buckalew
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 146
Microcomputer Applications
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Beth Barks
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 146
Microcomputer Applications
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Starkey
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 290K
Special Topics
1
On-Campus Final Exam
Dickey Yarbrough
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 290N
Special Topics
1
On-Campus Final Exam
Gwen Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 290O
Special Topics
1
On-Campus Final Exam
Gwen Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 290S
Special Topics
1
On-Campus Final Exam
Gwen Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
CIS 290T
Special Topics / Powerpoint
1
On-Campus Final Exam
Gwen Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Beverly Corley
Fall, Spring, Summer
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Beverly Corley
Fall, Spring, Summer
HED 221
Personal Health
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jeremy Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS 101
Western Civilization I
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Aletia Seaborn
Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS 101
Western Civilization I
3
On-Campus Final Exam
John Hopper
Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS 102
Western Civilization II
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Aletia Seaborn
Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS 201
United States History I
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Brent Catchings
Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS 202
United States History II
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Brent Catchings
Fall, Spring, Summer
IDS 102
Ethics
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Joy Branch
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 100
Intermediate College Algebra
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Tracey Crowley
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 110
Finite Mathematics
3
On-Campus Final Exam
John Edgar
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 112
Precalculus Algebra
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Vickie Adkins
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 113
Precalculus Trigonometry
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Judy Wilhite
Fall, Spring, Summer
MTH 120
Calculus Algebra
3
On-Campus Final Exam
John Edgar
Fall, Spring, Summer
NUR 101
Body Structure and Function
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Peggy Verhoff
Fall, Spring, Summer
OAD 101
Beginning Keyboarding
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jeanette Parker
Fall, Spring, Summer
OAD 211
Medical Terminology
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Wanda Markie-Hunter
Fall, Spring, Summer
OAD 217
Office Management
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Wanda Markie-Hunter
Fall, Spring, Summer
PED 100
Fundamentals of Fitness
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jeremy Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
PED 104
Weight Training
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jeremy Taunton
Fall, Spring, Summer
PHS 111
Physical Science I
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Phillip Vernon
Fall, Spring, Summer
PHS 112
Pysical Science II
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Phillip Vernon
Fall, Spring, Summer
POL 211
American National Government
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Norman Easterday
Fall, Spring, Summer
PSY 200
General Psychology
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Robin Brown
Fall, Spring, Summer
PSY 210
Human Growth and Development
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Darlene Earley-Hereford
Fall, Spring, Summer
RLS 101
Real Estate Principles
3
On-Campus Final Exam / Completion Certificate Offered
Dwight Wells
Fall, Spring, Summer
SOC 200
Introduction to Sociology
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Mindy Reynolds
Fall, Spring, Summer
SPA 101
Introduction to Spanish I
4
On-Campus Final Exam
Steven Irwin
Fall, Spring, Summer
SPA 101
Introduction to Spanish I
4
On-Campus Final Exam
Linda Shabo
Fall, Spring, Summer
SPA 101
Introduction to Spanish I
4
On-Campus Final Exam
Kristie Kennedy
Fall, Spring, Summer
SPA 102
Introduction to Spanish II
4
On-Campus Final Exam
Steven Irwin
Fall, Spring, Summer
SPH 107
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Lee Ammons
Fall, Spring, Summer
SUR 107
Surgical Anatomy
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Peggy Verhoff
Fall, Spring, Summer
THR 120
Theatre Appreciation
3
On-Campus Final Exam
Jamie Henderson
Fall, Spring, Summer


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I'm registered for an online class, now what?


New for Summer 2007: This information is new for Summer 2007. If you used WebCT prior to Summer 2007, your old username and password will no longer work. Please read below for updated information. This applies to all students.

Now that you've registered for an online course, you should become familiar with your WebCT ID and password.

- Your WebCT ID will be your 6-digit student number. Note: This is not your Social Security Number. According to state mandate, Southern Union no longer uses Social Security Numbers to identify students.
- Your password will be the combination of the first letter of your first name, the first three letters of your last name, your 2-digit birth year and your 2-digit birth day. Be sure to use all lower case letters too.

Example:
John McDonald with student id 123456 and birthday May 05, 1980
URL: http://webct.suscc.edu
USERNAME: 123456
PASSWORD: jmcd8005

Important: Your WebCT account WILL NOT WORK until the first day of classes. Even though you've preregistered in advance, your account will not become active until the first day of classes for the semester. Please do not try to log in until that time.

Note: The first time you log into WebCT, you will be prompted to provide email information. This information can help you if you change or forget your password. It's not a bad idea to set this up the first time you log in.

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Who teaches my online class and how do I contact them?


Please see the course listing above by clicking here. You may choose an instructors name to see their email address. See below for a complete list of online instructors' contact information.

Name
Email
Phone
Alternate Phone
Full/Part Time
Adam McGhee
acm@suscc.edu
334-742-1125
334-745-6437
Full Time
Beth Barks
bbarks@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Beverly Corley
bcorley@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Brent Catchings
bcatchings@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Cathy Adamson
cadamson@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Darlene Earley-Hereford
dearley@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Dickie Yarbrough
ryarbrough@suscc.cc.al.us
Part Time
Doss Buckalew
dbuckalew@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Dr. Aletia Seaborn
aseaborn@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Dr. Carol Southern
jcs@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Dr. Gwen Taunton
gtaunton@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Dwight Wells
dwells777@graceba.net
Part Time
Erica Lasley
elasley@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Jamie Henderson
jhenderson@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Jeanette Parker
jparker@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Jeremy Taunton
jtaunton@suscc.edu
Part Time
John Edgar
jedgar@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
John Hopper
Part Time
John Steven Irwin
irwinjs@auburn.edu
Part Time
Joy Branch
jbranch@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Judy Wilhite
jwilhite@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Lee Ammons
lammons@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Linda Shabo
lshabo@suscc.edu
Part Time
Mindy Reynolds
mreynolds@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Norman Easterday
Part Time
Pat Federinko
pfederinko@usa.net
Part Time
Peggy Verhoff
pverhoff@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Phillip Vernon
phillipvernon@gmail.com
334-745-6437
Full Time
Reba Sanders
rebasanders@knology.net
Part Time
Robin Brown
rbrown@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Sheryl Starkey
sherylst@charter.net
Part Time
Tracey Crowley
tcrowley@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Vickie Adkins
vadkins@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Wanda Markie-Hunter
wmhunter@suscc.edu
334-745-6437
Full Time
Don't see your instructor listed? Contact the program coordinator here.

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I don't know my 6-digit student number. Where can I find it?


In January 2007, the State of Alabama began requiring that colleges no longer use Social Security Numbers to identify students. As a response, Southern Union assigned a 6-digit student number for each student. This number is not derived from your SSN or your birth date, rather it is a number randomly generated by our computer system.

If you had records with us prior to January 2007, your student number was mailed to you. Also, your student number will be printed on any correspondence from the college. Things like transcripts, schedules, receipts and progress reports will all have your student number printed somewhere. You may also visit any of our three campuses to retrieve your student number. Simply see the records office and show a photo ID. Finally, your student number is available to you online. Visit the 'Student Web Tools' and login to view your schedule. You may still use your SSN and PIN to log in to this utility. Your PIN should be your 6-digit birth date, unless you've changed it. When you view your schedule online, you should see your new 6-digit student number printed there.

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Is my student number the same as my Social Security Number?


No. Your student number is a 6-digit number that is randomly generated by our computer system. It is not derived from your Social Security Number, name or birth date. Please see the previous answer for details on finding your student number.

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My online class has an orientation. When and where is it?


Some classes will have a one-time on-campus orientation during the first week of classes. The purpose is to give you an outline and idea as to what is expected of you. It's a good chance to meet your instructor and let them know about any special needs that you may have.

Many instructors require attendance at these orientations and will give some type of penalty if you're not there. If you have a conflict, contact your instructor prior to the meeting to let them know. See a list of contact information above... For details on your orientation meeting, please log into your online class using the instructions above.

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Where do I go to take my on-campus final exam?


Beginning Fall 2006, online courses at Southern Union require that you take an on-campus final exam. This may be the only time that you're required to visit a campus for your online class. These tests are generally weighted more heavily than the other exams and are very important. Your WebCT page and instructor can provide the most information on when and where to sit for the test. If you can't make it or have a conflict, contact your instructor for advice.

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How much do online classes cost?


The costs for online classes matches traditional classes...

Credit Hours
Total AL Resident
Tuition/Fees *
Total Non-Resident
Tuition/Fees

 
1
$90
$161
2
$180
$322
3
$270
$483
4
$360
$644
5
$450
$805
6
$540
$966
7
$630
$1127
8
$720
$1288
9
$810
$1449
10
$900
$1610
11
$990
$1771
12
$1080
$1932
13
$1170
$2093
14
$1260
$2254
15
$1350
$2415
16
$1440
$2576
17
$1530
$2737
18
$1620
$2898
19
$1710
$3059
20
$1800
$3220
21
$1890
$3381
22
$1980
$3542
23
$2070
$3703
24
$2160
$3864


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Will an online class transfer to another college?


See an advisor. Online courses are treated just like traditional courses for the most part. Once completed, they look no different on your transcript. They should transfer to other schools just the same. It's important that you stay in contact with an adivsor to make sure that you're not taking classes that you don't need.

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I registered for an online class but my account doesn't work. What's wrong?


Have you paid for the class? WebCT accounts are not created until you've settled with the business office. If you've paid and you're still having trouble, please re-read over the login instructions here. If you're still having trouble. Please send an email to support@suscc.edu. Please included your name, student number and the courses you're taking online.

Are you taking the class as a Continuing Education student? If so, your account will not be created by our automatic process. You'll need to contact the program coordinator at support@suscc.edu.

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Does Southern Union's WebCT work like Auburn's WebCT?


No. Southern Union and Auburn are separate schools. While we work closely, our online programs are independant. Usernames and passwords for WebCT with Auburn will not necessarily work at Southern Union.

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I heard that there are exceptions for taking the on-campus final exam. What are they?


Generally, exceptions require some type of extenuating circumstance. For example, if you live outside of 100 miles from the school, you may be allowed to take the final exam online.

Also, if you have a medical or work condition that prevents you from attending the testing session, please provide documentation and contact your instructor. Your course instructor has the final word on allowing you to take the final exam online.

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My online course uses Tegrity. What is that?


Tegrity is a software package that allows instructors to record in-person class sessions and post them to WebCT for online viewing. Some instructors use Tegrity extensively, others may choose not to use it at all. If your course uses Tegrity, you should see a Tegrity icon on your WebCT home page. You may also visit http://tegrity.suscc.edu and use your WebCT username and password to log in.

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I heard that SU uses BlackBoard now instead of WebCT. Is that true?


Yes! For Fall Semester 2008 (August 2008), Southern Union will migrate from WebCT to BlackBoard 7.3. We are very please about this change and hope that it will provide enhanced learning opportunities to our students. Our faculty and administration are already working hard at converting online course materials. As an online student, you'll receive information about what the changes mean for you as well.

If you'd like, you may visit our new BlackBoard server. It's already up and running. Just go to http://blackboard.suscc.edu to get started.
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Southern Union State Community College
Updated on May 24, 2007