Introduction:

Hello, I am Dan Hampton – your Online instructor for this course.

I would like to welcome you to the Online course Contemporary Social Problems 1306.

Each of you has a personal reason for taking this course. I do hope the information contained in the 16 'class' week session will help you in your personal, academic and professional endeavors.

I have made every attempt to construct the course in a reoccurring pattern. In other words, certain activities occur and reoccur in a predictable pattern. I hesitate to call this a routine, however, a routine helps you to know what and when things are scheduled and should help you to plan accordingly.

If you are a special needs individual, have contacted NCTC, and have the necessary forms / documents, please notify me as quickly as possible. I can make the necessary accommodations for you in advance, however, I cannot backtrack for any completed activities.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, and/or concerns about the course. If you have technical questions about Canvas, you should use the Submit Ticket, or call, Canvas Support/Help desk. I can answer some technical questions but I prefer to default to NCTC Tech Support.

ONE MORE THING: Since this is an Online course and we do not have the benefit of seeing each other 'face-to-face', you can earn Extra Credit points by posting your picture on the class roster.

Please - you actual 'face' picture - no avatars or emojis.
Go to your Canvas student Profile to upload your picture.

I look forward to this semester with you.
Dan Hampton