2025-2026 Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 27, 2025  
2025-2026 Student Handbook

Distance Learning Services


DCC offers a variety of learning opportunities via distance education.  Students have access to a variety of academic and student support services including the following:    

  

Distance Learning Services is located in the Library on the upper level of the LRC, is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for faculty and students engaged in online learning at DCC. Under the direction of the Director of Learning Resources and Distance Learning Services, this team ensures the seamless delivery of educational programs through various services:  

  • Maintenance of technology infrastructure to support distance learning  
  • Provision of instructional technology for educational programs and activities  
  • Administration of the Canvas environment at DCC  
  • Support for web conferencing software access  
  • Operation of a Canvas Help Desk for technical assistance to students and faculty  

In addition, the library staff actively assists faculty in utilizing instructional technologies in their teaching. For faculty teaching online, professional development and training opportunities are offered to enhance online instruction.  

For more information or assistance, individuals are encouraged to contact Distance Learning Services at (434) 797-8598 or visit online. Questions will also be answered by the Canvas Helpdesk at canvas@danville.edu. Faculty and students alike are urged to take advantage of the resources and support available to enhance their online learning experience.