Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the ...

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

cacc.edu

Alexander City Campus 1675 Cherokee Road

Alexander City, AL 35011 (256) 234-6346

Childersburg Campus 34091 US Highway 280 Childersburg, AL 35044

(256) 378-5576

Prattville Campus 1320 Old Ridge Road Prattville, AL 36066

(334) 380-9600

Talladega Center 1009 South Street, E. Talladega, AL 35160

(256) 480-2068

ACCREDITATION

Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Central Alabama Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website ().

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The Coosa Valley School of Nursing at Central Alabama Community College at both the Childersburg (34091 US Highway 280, Childersburg, Alabama) and Alexander City (1675 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, Alabama) campuses is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Coosa Valley School of Nursing ADN nursing program has continued accreditation for good cause.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the License Practical Nursing nursing program is initial candidacy for accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND CATALOG Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to make changes in the offerings and regulations announced in this publication as circumstances may require. Every reasonable effort has been made to present information herein, at the time of publication, that accurately describes the curriculum and the regulations and requirements of the College; however, no responsibility is assumed for editorial or publication errors. Statements in the catalog do not establish contractual relationships and the College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the College. These changes will govern currently and formerly enrolled students. The current and latest edition of the catalog may be found on the College website, cacc.edu. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions.

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2022

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Table of Contents

I. 2022-2023 Academic Calendar ...................................................................................5 II. General Information ....................................................................................................8

History......................................................................................................................8 Mission, Vision, and Core Values .........................................................................10 Buildings and Facilities..........................................................................................10 Policy Statements...................................................................................................13 III. Admission Requirements and Procedures...............................................................75 IV. Financial Information................................................................................................87 Tuition and Fees.....................................................................................................87 Payments ................................................................................................................89 Withdrawals and Refunds ......................................................................................90 Financial Aid..........................................................................................................93 V. Student Services and Academic Policies ................................................................111 Student Services Division ....................................................................................111 Academic Policies................................................................................................113

Academic Advising..................................................................................113 Academic Appeals ...................................................................................113 Academic Bankruptcy..............................................................................115 Academic Honors.....................................................................................116 Academic Integrity...................................................................................116 Academic Integrity Adjudication.............................................................116 Class Attendance......................................................................................117 Classification of Students ........................................................................117 Course Auditing .......................................................................................117 Course Forgiveness ..................................................................................118 Course Load Requirements......................................................................118 Credit Hour Definition .............................................................................118 Examinations and Grading.......................................................................119 Grading System........................................................................................119

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Grades of Incomplete ...............................................................................122 Independent Studies .................................................................................122 Orientation Course ...................................................................................122 Prerequisites .............................................................................................122 President's List and Dean's List ..............................................................123 Withdrawal ...............................................................................................123 Dual Enrollment...................................................................................................123 VI. Instructional Division ..............................................................................................126 Academic Partnerships.........................................................................................127 Degree and Certificate Awards ............................................................................128 Degree Requirements...........................................................................................129 Program Completion ............................................................................................129 Graduation............................................................................................................129 General Education and Student Learning Outcomes ...........................................130 Statewide Transfer & Articulation Reporting System (STARS).........................130 Academic Division...............................................................................................132 Academic Pathways.....................................................................................137 Health Sciences Division .....................................................................................155 Technical Division ...............................................................................................184 Workforce Division .............................................................................................208 Adult Education...........................................................................................208 Noncredit Skills Training ............................................................................208 Ready-to-Work ............................................................................................211 WorkKeys? .................................................................................................211 Workforce Partnerships ...............................................................................212 VII. Course Descriptions .................................................................................................213 VIII. Administration, Faculty and Staff..........................................................................278 IX. Index..........................................................................................................................289

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2022-2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2022 FALL SEMESTER

August 15 ....................................................................................................Fall 2022 Classes Begin

September 5 ........................................................... COLLEGE CLOSED ? Labor Day Holiday

October 17-19 ................................................................................ Spring 2023 Registration Opens

November 11......................................................COLLEGE CLOSED ? Veterans Day Holiday

November 21-23 ......................................................... State Professional Development/No Classes

November 24-25 ............................................... COLLEGE CLOSED ? Thanksgiving Holiday

December 23-January 2..................... COLLEGE CLOSED ? Christmas/New Year Holidays

Full Session (August 15 ? December 10) Classes Begin .................................................August 15 Late Registration/Schedule Change Period....August 13-22 Mid Term .......................................................October 7 Last Day to Withdraw (Partial or Total) ........November 15 Final Exams....................................................December 5?10

Mini Term I (August 15 ? October 8) Classes Begin .................................................August 15 Late Registration/Schedule Change Period....August 13-22 Mid Term........................................................September 14 Last Day to Withdraw (Partial or Total) ........September 23 Final Exams ....................................................October 7-8

Mini Term II (October 12 ? December 10) Classes Begin .................................................October 12 Late Registration/Schedule Change Period....October 12-19 Mid Term .......................................................November 4 Last Day to Withdraw (Partial or Total) ........November 15 Final Exams....................................................December 5-10

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