Additional Distance Learning Resources

Additional Distance Learning Resources
March 23, 2020
As Hudson Valley Community College continues to make the transition to distance learning for the remainder of the semester, please review some additional helpful resources to assist you in navigating through the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. 
 
Additional Helpful Links:
 
 
 
Center for Academic Engagement:
The Center for Academic Engagement is committed to assisting our students in the current health climate — All Academic Coaching sessions will be held virtually through email, phone, and/or Zoom until in-person classes resume.
 
Appointments can be scheduled by emailing CAE staff at their email addresses below: Andy Roberts, Director (a.roberts@hvcc.edu) Chloe Glenn, Academic Coach (c.glenn@hvcc.edu) Doreen McGreevy, Academic Coach (d.mcgreevy@hvcc.edu) Kristen Riegel, Academic Coach (k.riegel@hvcc.edu) Brian Trautman, Academic Coach (b.trautman@hvcc.edu)
 
Not connected with an Academic Coach yet? Contact Amanda Farinacci, CAE clerk, at a.farinacci@hvcc.edu to be paired with a Coach.
 
All Engage-N-Go mini workshops will be held virtually, 1-on-1 for the remainder of the semester. Please contact a.roberts@hvcc.edu to schedule an Engage-N-Go workshop.
 
Blackboard: 
You can access your online course(s) by logging into the MyHudsonValley Portal/Blackboard.
•If you need assistance logging in, call 518-629-7891 or email clchelp@hvcc.edu
•If you need assistance with Blackboard, call 518-629-7070 or email dlhelp@hvcc.edu
 
Video Conferencing/Meetings can be accessed using Zoom.
• If you need assistance using Zoom, review this video: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
 
Evening and Weekend Help?
• If you need assistance on evenings or weekends please contact the Open SUNY Help Desk by calling (518) 320-1300 or 1-844-673-6786, or go to http://navigator.suny.edu/content/current-students to submit a help ticket.
 
Coursework Questions?
• If you have questions or concerns about the coursework, please contact the course instructor using the preferred method identified by your course instructor.
 
Need Advising Help?
• If you need to discuss changing this course, please contact your Academic Advisement location available here: https://www.hvcc.edu/advise/contact.html
 
Need a computer?
Please contact Kim Student at k.student@hvcc.edu as she will be coordinating requests for students. There is a waiting list for new devices and will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. 
 
Need to Contact Athletics Department?
The Department of Athletics will continue to operate remotely via phone, email, social media, and Zoom. If any current or prospective student-athlete has a question, please call (518) 629-7328 or email athletics@hvcc.edu.
 
Counseling and Wellness Support:

Counseling Services
Our licensed mental health counselors are working remotely and are available to provide individual counseling, consultation and referral information for students via telecounseling (phone or video sessions). To speak with a counselor or schedule an appointment, leave a voicemail message at (518) 629-7320. Services are available, during our normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Crisis Information
In the event of a life threatening emergency, call 911. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, here are some resources that can help: Crisis Resources

Online Resources

  • Mental Health Screenings

As a subscriber to MindWise Innovations, we offer our campus community access to free, anonymous online screenings for various mental health concerns. Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time — it's part of life. But if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to do the things you once enjoyed, it may be time to assess your emotional well-being and mental health. It only takes a few minutes to complete a self-assessment. Take a Mental Health Screening.

  •  Academic Waivers

Students receiving federal financial aid must meet good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress requirements in order to maintain eligibility for aid. However, the college recognizes that extenuating circumstances (such as severe illness, injury or death in the immediate family) may prevent an otherwise successful student from meeting these requirements. In such cases, students can request a one-time only waiver which is initiated by contacting Counseling and Wellness Services. Counselors can assist students with the process and address their concerns. More information, including a downloadable copy of the Waiver Application form, is available on our web page (Academic Waiver).

  • Wellness and Outreach

Given the transition to deliver services remotely, we will provide outreach to the campus community through regular online announcements and posts. For now, here are some Wellness Tips and Resources that may help manage anxiety/stress and reduce feelings of isolation as we adjust to this new norm of working/learning from home.

Remember, we are only a phone call or click away. From an appropriate physical, but not social or emotional, distance – we wish you all the best.