Online Instructor Requirements | Fall 2026

The requirements listed below must be met by students enrolled in online or hybrid courses:

  • Acquire course materials by the first day of class.
  • Have access to broadband or reliable internet service.
  • Log in to Canvas the first day of class, read and follow the Getting Started Instructions on the Home Page.

Additional Requirements

If your instructor has requirements in addition to the above general requirements, they will be listed below. Select your class to expand the requirements.

ACCT

ACCT 1101 HC1, HC2, & HC3 – Principles of Financial Accounting

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules. Students will also be given information on how to download a FREE PDF copy of the book, with an option to purchase a physical copy if they so desire.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Excel:

Students will use Microsoft Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

ACCT 1102 HC1 & HC2 – Principles of Managerial Accounting

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules. Students will also be given information on how to download a FREE PDF copy of the book, with an option to purchase a physical copy if they so desire.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Excel:

Students will use Microsoft Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

ACCT 2201 HC1 – Intermediate Accounting I

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Excel:

Students will use Microsoft Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

ACCT 2206 HC1 – Managerial Cost Accounting

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Excel:

Students will use Microsoft Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

ACCT 2210 HC1 – Tax Accounting

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

Other Required Materials - ProConnect Tax:

Students will use ProConnect Tax software to complete tax returns. ProConnect is a cloud-based software package. Information on how to activate a FREE student account will be provided within the Canvas Classroom.

AGRI

AGRI 1103 HC1 – Agribusiness

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

  • AgriBusiness
  • 1st Edition
  • Van Fleet, Van Fleet, & Seperich
  • Cengage Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781111544867

BADM

BADM 2204 HC1 – Principles of Marketing

Travis Martin (tmartin@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the week 1 assignment. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules. Students will also be given information on how to download a FREE PDF copy of the book, with an option to purchase a physical copy if they so desire.

BADM 2206 HC1 – Organizational Behavior

Michael Carr (mcarr4@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

BADM 2208 FH1 – Supervision & Leadership

Michael Carr (mcarr4@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 1.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

BADM 2213 FH1 – Personal Finance

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 9.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

BADM 2213 HC1 & HC2 – Personal Finance

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

BADM 2220 FH1 – Human Resources

Mindy Markey-Grabill (mmarkey2@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 9.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

BADM 2251 HC1 & HC2 – Business Law I - The Legal Environment

Carole Pontious (cpontious@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the week 1 assignment. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

BADM 2252 HC1 – Business Law II - The Formation and Regulation of Business

Carole Pontious (cpontious@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the week 1 assignment. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

BADM 2272 HC1 – Business Communications

Jessica Wise (jwise@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the week 1 assignment. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

BADM 2290 HC1 – Problems in Business

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

ECON

ECON 2205 HC1 & HC2 – Microeconomics

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

ECON 2206 HC1 – Macroeconomics

Jeff Tumbleson (jtumbleson@sscc.edu)

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

ENGL

ENGL 2201 HC1 & HC2 – Introduction to Literature

Annie Rankin (arankin@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor-proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm tests dates are scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15. Final exam test dates are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Both Midterm and Final will be at the Central Campus in Hillsboro. There is no cost for instructor-proctored tests. The Midterm and Final will be taken with pencil. Test instrument and paper will be provided.

You may decide to take your Midterm and Final at a certified testing center. Certified testing centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your Midterm and/or Final at a certified testing center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center-proctored tests.

Textbook:

  • The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing
  • ISBN: 978-1-319-53211-6; Inclusive Access
  • Authors: Michael Meyer and D. Quentin Miller
  • Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
  • Publication Date: 2020.
  • Edition: 13th Compact edition
  • ISBN for students not wanting Inclusive Access: 978-1-319-105051

ENGL 2240 HC1 – Introduction to Film

Annie Rankin (arankin@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor-proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm tests dates are scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15. Final exam test dates are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Both Midterm and Final will be at the Central Campus in Hillsboro. There is no cost for instructor-proctored tests. The Midterm and Final will be taken with pencil. Test instrument and paper will be provided.

You may decide to take your Midterm and Final at a certified testing center. Certified testing centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your Midterm and/or Final at a certified testing center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center-proctored tests.

Textbook:

  • Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film
  • 8th ed. by Robert Barsam and Dave Monahan
  • W.W. Norton and Company, Inc., 2025.
  • ISBN for Follett Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08749-6
  • ISBN: for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08749-6 (eBook and Learning Tools)
  • ISBN: for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08794-6 Paperback with eBook, InQuizitive, and Videos
  • *Note: Students MUST have 8th edition, as the new edition includes an access code to the required video tutorials, animations, and other resources available through the Looking at Movies digital space.

FNAR

FNAR 1104 HC1 – Introduction to the Fine Arts

Annie Rankin (arankin@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course. For your convenience, instructor-proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm tests dates are scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15. Final exam test dates are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Both Midterm and Final will be at the Central Campus in Hillsboro. There is no cost for instructor-proctored tests. The Midterm and Final will be taken with pencil. Test instrument and paper will be provided.

You may decide to take your Midterm and Final at a certified testing center. Certified testing centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your Midterm and/or Final at a certified testing center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center-proctored tests.

Textbook:

  • Perceiving the Arts: An Introduction to the Humanities
  • ISBN: ISBN for Follett Inclusive Access: 978-0-205-99521-9
  • Authors: Dennis J. Sporre
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • ISBN for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-0-205-99511-0

MATH

MATH 1116 HC1 – Beginning Algebra

Bill Worpenberg (bworpenberg@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Friday, October 9th. The Final is scheduled for Friday, December 4th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice question exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

Students need to purchase their textbook before the start of the course. Since the textbook is a customized printing, you may want to purchase the textbook through the bookstore. The adopted text is:

  • Beginning Algebra - Math 1106 and Math 1116 - Custom Print
  • Baratto, Custom Print
  • McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
  • Copyright 2016
  • ISBN: 978-1-308-75563-2

This book is used for both the Math 1106 and the Math 1116 courses

MATH 1135 HC1, HC2, & HC3 – Allied Health Math

Bill Worpenberg (bworpenberg@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Friday, October 9th. The Final is scheduled for Friday, December 4th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice question exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

The course uses a Follett Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on Day 1 within your Canvas Course. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

MATH 1141 HC1 & HC2 – College Algebra

Bill Worpenberg (bworpenberg@sscc.edu)

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Friday, October 9th. The Final is scheduled for Friday, December 4th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice question exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

The course uses a Follett Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on Day 1 within your Canvas Course. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

REST

REST 1171 FH1 – Principles of Real Estate

Karen Davis (ksdavis@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 5 weeks starting Week 1.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the class, read the syllabus and any other documents posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Be aware this is an accelerated class. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. This includes completing assignments on time and asking questions when help is needed. All assignments are due on the posted date - no exceptions.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

REST 1173 FH1 – Real Estate Law

Carole Pontious (cpontious@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 5 weeks starting Week 6.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the class, read the syllabus and any other documents posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Be aware this is an accelerated class. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. This includes completing assignments on time and asking questions when help is needed. All assignments are due on the posted date - no exceptions.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

REST 2275 FH1 – Real Estate Finance & Appraisal

Maria Center (mcenter@sscc.edu)

The timeframe for this course is only 5 weeks starting Week 11.

Students enrolling in this course:

  • 1. Must log into the course the first day of the class, read the syllabus and any other documents posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.
  • 2. Be aware this is an accelerated class. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. This includes completing assignments on time and asking questions when help is needed. All assignments are due on the posted date - no exceptions.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.