Update as of 5/19/2020
Our primary goals are your safety and keeping you on track academically. Ohio’s Stay at Home Order has greatly influenced how you’ll take your courses. We’ve worked hard to quickly develop plans to provide you with the educational pathway you’ll need to be successful. However, the situation remains fluid and we ask for your patience and cooperation.
Spring 2020 – Room/Meal Financial Determinations
Depending on your status (graduating SP2020/not graduating), you will receive either a refund or credit on your account. Please note that the college is working throughly to ensure the proper amount is credited toward your account. This means that each student's account will be examined individually and processing will be staggered. You will receive an individual letter that includes the amount of your refund or credit based on the following:
- Students graduating Spring 2020 – will receive a refund (minus any outstanding balance) upon graduation for your room and meals.
- Students that are not graduating Spring 2020 – will receive a credit (minus any outstanding balance) on your account for room and meals for the 2020-2021 academic year to be used for tuition, room, board, and/or fees.
- Amount of refund - will be equivalent to 8-weeks, or your last day in the dorm, whichever is less (minus any outstanding balance).
Summer 2020
All Summer 2020 courses will be conducted online, with a few exceptions for courses where a field experience has been deemed necessary. Courses that require field experience are listed below by school. This revised schedule does not have any negative impact on your financial aid.
These dates are subject to any possible extension of the stay-at-home order issued by the director of the Ohio Department of Health. For additional questions about these courses, contact the dean of the appropriate school.
The lists for Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 are different. Please review the correct list to make sure you know what is happening with your courses.
Autumn 2020
We are planning to begin with the regular calendar as scheduled. The executive team is planning alternative scenarios in case they will be needed. If you are interested in a dorm for Fall 2020, complete the housing application form found here.
Dorm Eligibility for Summer 2020
Dorms will be limited to students who are taking courses that require field experience to be completed on campus during the spring and summer semesters. For more information or to request a dorm while you complete your field-experience courses, please email housing@hocking.edu.
We ask that everyone remain flexible as we continue to make changes as the situation evolves and more information and direction from health officials become available.
Summer 2020 Commencement
- PLAN A, a traditional commencement ceremony is planned for Aug. 8, 2020, for both spring and summer graduates. If you are a spring graduate, your degree and transcript will reflect a May graduation date. We hope to hold graduation outside this year. Stay tuned for more details.
- PLAN B, if social distancing requirements prohibit large gatherings, a virtual graduation ceremony will be held on Aug. 8, 2020.
Update as of 4/10/2020
Hocking College Dorm Residents:
I hope your classes are going well for you. Please let me know if you are having challenges. Our primary goals are your safety and keeping you on track academically. Ohio’s Stay at Home Order has greatly influenced your move-out process for Spring semester. The decision about how to handle your personal effects left in the dorms is in your hands.
Please provide the College with guidance as to how you want us to handle your dorm belongings by completing the online form found HERE by April 15, 2020, 5:00 pm.
The information below will provide you with answers regarding your courses and financial determinations.
Spring 2020 – Courses
- All courses will continue online for Spring 2020 with a few exceptions for courses where a field experience has been deemed necessary.
- Courses requiring field experience that are not able to be delivered on-campus due to the Stay at Home Order are scheduled to be completed on-campus July 6-31, 2020.
- Courses that require field experience will be released via email separately so continue to check your Hocking College email and contact your advisors with questions.
- This revised schedule does not have any negative impact on your financial aid.
Summer 2020 Courses
- All courses for Summer 2020 will be delivered online except for courses where field experience has been deemed necessary.
- SU2020 Courses that require field experience will be released via email separately so continue to check your Hocking College email and contact your advisors with questions. Contact your advisor with questions.
Summer 2020 Dorm Eligibility
Summer 2020 dorms will be limited to students who are taking courses that require field experience to be completed on campus and students in the Summer Internship Program (contingent upon state orders). You will receive a separate email that includes the application process for the Summer Internship Program which will be contingent upon State Orders.
Fall 2020 Courses and Dorms
We are planning to begin with the regular calendar as scheduled. The executive team is doing scenario planning if an alternative is needed.
Update as of 3/20/2020
Course Access and Course Materials
Hocking College has multiple tools available to assist you in successfully completing online courses which include: Moodle, BlueQuill, and Blackboard. To access your courses and training videos click here
Check your email. Your instructors will send you an email with everything you need, including access information, course materials, etc.
Virtual Class Meetings
You will continue to meet VIRTUALLY during your regularly scheduled class time in Blackboard Collaborate or BlueQuill Big Blue Button. These tools allow students and instructors to meet over computers and mobile devices, share content, and conduct presentations.
Example: If your class was scheduled to meet on campus at 1:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, your class will continue to meet at 1:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays VIRTUALLY.
Your instructor will send you instructions for your virtual class meetings.
Questions About Your Courses
Contact your instructor with questions regarding your course.
Tutoring
Tutoring services are available remotely via Blackboard Collaborate or Zoom. To schedule an appointment contact Allison Nowak, Manager of Library Services, at nowaka@hocking.edu or (740) 753-6338. For more information regarding tutoring click here
Accessibility Resources
Students requesting academic accommodations due to disability should contact Erin Bowald at bowalde@hocking.edu
Technical Assistance
If you are having technical difficulties, please contact the helpdesk at 800-984-2192 or email helpdesk@hocking.edu.
Update as of 3/19/2020
Student Employment
ALL student employment is suspended, until further notice, except:
- Peer Tutors
- Campus Safety Officers (CSOs)
- Barn / Fish Hatchery
- Resident Assistants (RAs) that are already living on campus. RAs that are not currently on campus are NOT allowed to return to campus.
Update as of 3/18/2020
FINANCIAL AID
You have the power to stop COVID-19 from impacting your progress and financial aid. The benefits of maintaining your active enrollment status mean you will:
- Avoid having to return aid you recently received.
- Stay on track to graduate.
- Have access to support resources from our Academic Success Center (details below).
What You Need to Know:
- The second half of federal loans have been processed based on your current enrollment status. Any changes could result in you having to return aid you recently received.
- Failure to continue your studies may require you to return funds.
- Financial aid will continue to be processed based on your eligibility and enrollment status for the Spring 2020 semester.
- The Financial Aid Office will continue to review FAFSA applications, documents and appeals for Spring 2020. Documents can be submitted by mail or as an attachment to financialaid@hocking.edu.
What You Should Do:
- If you are considering making any changes to your current Spring 2020 schedule contact the Registrar at registrar@hocking.edu or 740-753-7042.
- Continue to monitor the Financial Aid Self Service Portal for updates to your financial aid status. For more answers about financial aid, please visit FATV Get Answers at hocking.financialaidtv.com or contact our Financial Aid Office at financialaid@hocking.edu or 740-753-7061.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
The Academic Success Center is available, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., online by appointment only. See directions below. Resources available to keep you on track to graduate include:
Accessibility Resources Office
Students requesting academic accommodations due to disability should contact Erin Bowald at bowalde@hocking.edu.
Testing Center
The Testing Center will continue to proctor all scheduled certification tests (TEAS, HESI, ACE, NHA). For information or an appointment, contact Roger Barrows at barrowsr@hocking.edu.
Hocking College Tutoring
Educational Specialists are available to provide tutoring and assistance with all general study courses. Peer tutors are also available to assist with many of the technical courses offered at Hocking College.
Services are available remotely via Blackboard Collaborate or Zoom. To schedule an appointment contact Allison Nowak, Manager of Library Services, at nowaka@hocking.edu or 740-753-6338.
Ohio E-Tutoring Collaborative
Students can also receive free tutoring through the Ohio E-tutoring Collaborative. To access this resource, click here.
If you forgot your password, click on “Forgot Password?” If you have not set up an account, click on “Need an Account”. Still having trouble logging in? Please contact your Campus eTutoring Coordinator at library@hocking.edu.
The Ohio E-tutoring Collaborative provides tutoring in the following subjects:
- Algebra
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer Programing 1 & 2
- Computer Science
- Digital Literacy
- Java
- Math
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
- Physics
- Statistics
Update as of 3/18/2020
To ensure the safety of all students, employees and our campus community, the following rules are effective immediately for all residence halls through April 17, 2020.
Students Not On Campus
- Shelter in Place: Students not currently on campus are not allowed to return to campus at this time.
- Requesting Items from your Dorm: If you need personal items from your room, contact Kim Coy at coyk@hocking.edu to make arrangements.
- Access Cards: All access cards for students not currently on campus will be deactivated.
Students Currently On Campus
Rules for living on campus:
- Visitors: No visitors are allowed.
- Curfew: Students must be in their rooms by 10 p.m. Badge access will be turned off each day from 10 p.m. – 8 a.m.
- Identification: Students must have a student ID visible at all times
- Sanitation: Students will be provided with the resources to clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- Violations : A violation of any of these rules is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in disciplinary action.
Committee Review:
A committee will be reviewing each the situation of each student who is currently living on campus to make a determination if staying on campus is in their best interest. Students that do not have alternate housing will be provided with accommodations.
You will be notified by Friday, March 20th if you are not eligible to remain on campus at this time.
Quarantine Procedure:
To protect those around you, if at any point you are experiencing some/all of the following symptoms, you will be isolated per CDC Guidelines for 14 days or until you have no symptoms and you have not been on any medication (including over the counter) for 48 hours - whichever is longer. Those symptoms include:
- Cough
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Difficulty breathing
Isolation includes, but is not limited to:
- Visitors: Student must stay in your room and may not have any visitors.
- Maintenance: Maintenance will only be performed for emergencies.
- Laundry: You will be provided with laundry detergent and drying racks so you can hand wash clothes in your room.
- Meals: Meals will be left outside your door at 10 a.m. each day. You will be required to eat all meals in your rooms.
Financial Determinations
This is a very fluid situation and constantly changing, in order for us to make the best decision possible based on all of the facts, we will be making all financial determinations at the end of the semester. We will send information and process at that time.
Prevention Protocol
We encourage you to practice social distancing and other prevention protocol per CDC Guidelines which include:
1. Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
2. Avoid close contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
3. Stay home if you’re sick
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
4. Cover coughs and sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
5. Wear a facemask if you are sick
- If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
- If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
6. Clean and disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Click here for additional details, please visit the CDC's website at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Update as of 3/16/2020
Courses
The remainder of Spring semester has been divided into two parts.
- Part One (March 23 – April 19) all courses will be offered online.
- Part Two (April 20 – May 15) will be determined at a later date as more information becomes available. Consideration will be given to mandatory accreditation requirements in order to minimize any disruption in academic progression and the ability for students to graduate.
Students will receive instructions and resources via their Hocking College email later this week on how to complete their courses beginning March 23, 2020. This information will also be posted at www.hocking.edu
For questions, contact the Hocking College Help Desk at helpdesk@hocking.edu or (800) 984-2192.
Spring Commencement
Commencement is always a big celebration at Hocking College, and this year Hocking celebrates its 50th year of graduating students.
Our list of successful alumni is long, and we are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to your success stories as you become a Hocking College alumni. We have plans for a member of the first graduating class, who has had a great career with his Hocking education, to give the commencement address this year.
The big question is when will we be able to have commencement. Here is the plan as things stand today:
- PLAN A, a traditional commencement ceremony is planned for Aug. 8, 2020, for both spring and summer graduates. If you are a spring graduate, your degree and transcript will reflect a May graduation date. We hope to hold graduation outside this year. Stay tuned for more details.
- PLAN B, if social distancing requirements prohibit large gatherings, a virtual graduation ceremony will be held on Aug. 8, 2020.
Production of our caps and gowns — which are made right here in Ohio — has been halted due to the stay-at-home order. As soon as they become available, we will mail them and any cords to your home address.
If our Plan A works, you will be responsible for bringing your cap, gown and cords with you to the event.
If we move to Plan B, we will ask you to take pictures and submit them for the virtual commencement.
As mentioned earlier, if you are a May graduate, your transcript will reflect that date. You may request an official transcript before the graduation ceremony so that you can continue on your “pathway to prosperity” as a Hocking College alumnus.
Update as of 3/11/2020
To allow staff to initiate safely initiatives prior to students and faculty returning to campus, there will be no classes held Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2020. Due to the technical nature of our programs, classes will resume on Monday, March 23, 2020.* Faculty and students should continue to check Hocking College email next week for announcements regarding which classes will be offered online.
If we become aware of any condition that would make our campus unsafe, please rest assured that we will implement immediate safety measures until those conditions have been addressed. Again, the health and safety of our campus community are our top priority and we are committed to doing our part to help keep you safe.
*A separate communication will be sent to all faculty teaching courses this term providing additional guidance related to procedural changes resulting from this extension and any additional exceptions that are necessary to maintain a safe environment while also ensuring academic quality.