MiraCosta's AP 4105 states that "The college will assure that distance learners have access to student support services that are comparable to those services provided to on-campus learners." In fact, MiraCosta is recognized has been regarded as a leader among California Community Colleges in providing online services for all students. COVID-19 has further accelerated the development of new services, and extended the availability of existing online supports for students.

Even more so than on-ground support services, the most significant factor in student awareness and usage of online support services is YOU - their teacher - helping to reinforce the importance of these services, and reminding students how to access them in the moments where they are especially needed.

Presentation

View a recorded Zoom session (30 minutes) offered by Jim Julius covering much of the content in this section.

Outcomes

By thoroughly engaging in this section of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify online support services that will help students in their classes to be more successful
Consider ways to integrate "on-ramps" to services within their classes