Distance Education


Welcome to Southern Regional Technical College Online!

The goal of distance education at Southern Regional Technical College is to provide our students the opportunity to access quality instruction anytime, anywhere. Such access is desired to facilitate a barrier-free delivery of instruction through technology. Southern Regional Technical College offers a quality technology-based learning environment that is not bound by traditional time and space limitations that provides access for students and meets the education and training needs of the public it serves.

Southern Regional Technical College delivers courses and programs through Georgia Virtual Technical Connection (GVTC), an innovation of the Technical College system of Georgia (TCSG).

For Blackboard assistance: email blackboardhelpdesk@southernregional.edu; bcooper@southernregional.edu; spowell@southernregional.edu; or kharrison@southernregional.edu.

For Student Email assistance: visit Student Email at www.southernregional.edu/student-email

For BannerWeb assistance: email lshort@southernregional.edu


Blackboard

General Technology Guide

Blackboard is your digital gateway to various resources. Once logged into Blackboard you will be able to access:

  • Your Blackboard-enabled courses
  • Blackboard Announcements
  • Blackboard Calendar
  • Galileo (including links to FilmsOnDemand)
  • Tutor.com

SRTC uses Blackboard Learn for all Online, Hybrid, and Web-Enhanced courses. To access Blackboard, log in to MySRTC and click on the SRTC Blackboard title. Your username for MySRTC is your entire SRTC student email address. The template for email addresses is your first initial, last name, and the last four digits of your student ID number @stu.southernregional.edu; for example: jdoe1122@stu.southernregional.edu. Your password is your capital first initial, capital last initial, underscore, and your entire student ID number; for example, JD_900001122.


Computer Needs

For general computer, browser requirements, and media downloads, go to Browser Check and Media Downloads at SRTC’s Blackboard homepage. For course specific requirements, contact your instructor. As a currently enrolled college student, you have free access to desktop applications associated with Office 365/Outlook such as Word and Excel. To access a desktop application, log in to your student email account, click on the waffle icon located on the top left side of the screen, and select the desired application. All necessary software should be installed before class begins.


SmarterMeasure

Find out if you are ready for online learning by completing the Smarter Measure Learning Readiness Indicator. It only takes about 45 minutes and the scores will not keep you from applying for online courses. The assessment includes seven major assessment components that measure:

  • Life Factors - Availability of time, support from family and employers, finances, etc.
  • Individual Attributes - Motivation, procrastination, willingness to ask for help, etc.
  • Learning styles - Based on the multiple intelligences model
  • On-screen Reading Rate and Recall
  • Technical Competency - Skills using technology
  • Technical Knowledge - Knowledge of technology terms
  • Typing Speed and Accuracy

Get more information about SmarterMeasure


Tutoring Services

If you are experiencing academic difficulties and unable to come on campus for a tutoring session at one of SRTC Student Success Centers, you may receive online tutoring services free of charge through Tutor.com. Tutor.com is a tutoring service available 24/7! The Tutor.com link is located in your Blackboard course. For more information, contact the Distance Education Department.


Grade Appeals and Student Grievances

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) maintains a grievance process for grade appeals and student grievances available to all students. For information, visit SRTC Procedure: Student Grievances.

In addition, the Technical College System of Georgia provides advice and guidance regarding student complaints and disciplinary actions. For information, visit Student Concern/Complaint Instructions & Filing Process.


Contact Us

Katie Harrison
Director of Distance Education
kharrison@southernregional.edu
(229) 217-4172
Moultrie Campus,Room B220

Brandi Cooper
Distance Education Coordinator
bcooper@southernregional.edu
(229) 225-4326
Thomasville Campus, Room A141

Samantha Powell
Distance Education Specialist
spowell@southernregional.edu
(229) 217-4227
Moultrie Campus, Room B221