Video Conferencing FAQs
- What is a video conferencing course?
- How do I register for a video conferencing course?
- How do I obtain textbooks and other course materials?
- Where are the locations for video conferencing classrooms?
- If I am enrolled in a video conferencing course, will library services and resources be available to me?
- Who do I contact if I have a general question regarding video conferencing courses?
What is an video conferencing course?
Video conferencing courses offer students an opportunity to attend a convenient site when enrolling in a course at Southwestern Illinois College. Digitally compressed voice, data, and video signals are transmited through network lines and provide live broadcast access to specified classsrooms. The classrooms are linked by camera and TV monitors which allow for the two-way communication with the faculty and students of the course.
How do I register for a video conferencing course?
The registration process is the same for video conferencing courses as it is for all SWIC courses. Students may register in person, by telephone. Registration is not accepted by mail. For more information contact:
Belleville: 618-235-2700, ext. 5455
or toll free in Illinois at 1-800-222-5131, ext. 5455
Sam Wolf Granite City: 618-931-0600, ext. 6615
Red Bud: 618-282-6682, ext. 8114
How do I obtain textbooks and other course materials?
If a textbook is required for your course, visit your bookstore or for additional information visit the bookstore website at www.swic.edu/servies/bookstore.jsp.
Where are the locations for video conferencing classrooms?
The video conferencing classrooms for Southwestern Illinois College are located at:
Belleville Campus, Room IS 2161
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, Room 540
4950 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
Red Bud Campus, Room 215
500 West South 4th St.
Red Bud, IL 62278
Some courses may also originate from other colleges and universities in Southern Illinois. Please consult the current class schedule.
If I am enrolled in a video conferencing course, will library services and resources be available to me?
Yes. Access to Periodical and Newspaper Databases is provided through the SWIC Library homepage.
Books may be checked out using your SWIC Library Card at the Belleville Campus Library, Sam Wolf Granite City Campus Library, and Red Bud Campus Library.
Who do I contact if I have a general question regarding video conferencing courses?
If you have a general question regarding video conferencing courses, please contact the Belleville Distance Learning Office by phone at 1-800-235-2700 ext. 5308 or by e-mail at Tracy.Louis@swic.edu