2020-2021 College Catalog

2020-2021 College Catalog

Effective Fall 2020 - Summer 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3

COLLEGE CALENDAR.... 4-5 CATALOG PURPOSE ....... 6 THE COLLEGE .................. 7

MISSION....................... 8 VISION ......................... 8 CORE VALUES ............ 8

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS ............... 9

OUR FACILITIES........ 10

METHODS OF COURSE DELIVERY....................... 11

PROGRAM LOCATIONS .......................................... 12

GENERAL EDUCATION AND OUTCOMES FOR DEGREES...................... 14

HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA ......................................... 15

CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN................ 18 DENTAL ASSISTING.... 20

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL AUXILIARY (EFDA)............................ 23 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION .....25

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ........... 27

MEDICAL CODING ..... 29

MEDICAL SCRIBE SPECIALIST................... 31

HEALTH SERVICES ..... 33

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN).......... 35

PRACTICAL NURSING 41

PATIENT HOME NAVIGATOR ................ 43

MEDICAL ASSISTING . 45

PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION .......... 47

RADIOLOGY................. 50

RESPIRATORY THERAPY ........................................ 53

CRIMINAL JUSTICE..... 55

CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH POLICE ACADEMY OPTION .... 57

POLICE ACADEMY ..... 59

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE........................ 61

TEACHER EDUCATION ........................................ 63

TEACHER EDUCATION ........................................ 65 FIRE SCIENCE............67

ACCOUNTING................69 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT.................. 71

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.................. 73

INTERNET AND INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN ..92

PARALEGAL ........................94

DRAFTING/DESIGN .......... 97

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRO NICS ............................................... 100

MACHINING ....................... 102

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS.......104

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY.................... 106

WELDING ............................ 108

ELECTRO- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.................... 111

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.................... 113

ELECTRICAL TRADES.......115

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS........ 117

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ASC......................119

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ASC Biology Science Transfer ......... 121

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ASSOCIATE OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY-AIS ..................... 123

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES ........................................... 125

GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVES ........................................... 132

COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE ........................................... 133

ADMISSIONS .................. 196

TRANSFER CREDIT........ 199

REGISTRATION .............. 205

FINANCIAL AID............. 209

SCHOLARSHIPS ............. 215

TUITION ......................... 222

TUTORING & DISABILITIES SERVICES......................... 226

ACADEMIC POLICIES...227

STUDENT GROUPS ........ 239

Student Support Services ........................................240

STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES....243

TITLE IX AND SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES..........268

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY .....................269

EMERGENCY ALARMS AND BUILDING EVACUATIONS .......271

ON CAMPUS POSTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL .........272

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO STATEMENT FOR EGCC ................273

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE .............................................. 274

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION.................. 274

NON- DISCRIMINATION POLICIES ............................. 274

WARNING NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE....................... 275

STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW..................................275

DISTANCE EDUCATION OTHER STATES .................. 276

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.... ..301

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COLLEGE CALENDAR

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

ACADEMIC YEAR

FALL SEMESTER - 2020 Fall Full Semester Fall First 8 Weeks Fall Middle 8 Weeks Fall Last 8 Weeks Pre-Registration Begins Registration Begins Welcome Back Week - Faculty Employee Development Day - All Offices Closed Semester Classes Begin Last Day to Drop First 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund Labor Day Campuses Closed Last Day to Drop Full Semester Classes with 100% Refund Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 8 Week Courses Financial Aid Freeze Date - Full Term and First 8 weeks Financial Aid Disbursement Date-Full Term and First 8 weeks Middle 8 weeks session Begins Last Day to Drop Middle 8 week Session Classes with 100% Refund First 8-Week Session Ends Fall Last 8 Weeks Begins Employee Development Day - NO CLASSES, NO ASSIGNMENTS Last Day to Drop Last 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund Last Day to Withdraw from Full Term Classes Last Day to Withdraw from Middle 8 week session Classes Financial Aid Freeze Date - Last 8 Weeks Financial Aid Disbursement Date - Last 8 Weeks Veterans Day Observed Campuses Closed Last Day to Withdraw from Last 8 Weeks Thanksgiving Holiday Campuses Closed Fall Finals Week Fall Semester and Last 8-Week Session Ends Winter Break - Campuses Closed SPRING SEMESTER - 2021 Spring Full Semester Spring First 8 Weeks Spring Middle 8 Weeks Spring Last 8 Weeks

2020-2021

8/17-12/6 8/17-10/11 9/8-11/1 10/12-12/6 3/2 3/5 8/10-8/14 8/12 8/17 8/26 9/7 8/28 9/21 9/4 9/17 9/8 9/17 10/11 10/12 11/20 10/21 10/23 10/12 10/23 11/2 11/11 11/16 11/26 - 11/29 11/30-12/4 12/6 12/24-1/3

1/11-5/9 1/11 - 3/7 2/1-4/4 3/15-5/09

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Pre-Registration Begins Registration Begins Faculty Returns Faculty Welcome Back Day Martin Luther King Day Campuses Closed Semester Classes Begin Last Day to Drop First 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund Last Day to Drop Full Semester Classes with 100% Refund Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 8 Week Courses Last Day to Withdraw from Full Term Classes President's Day Holiday Campuses Closed Financial Aid Freeze Date - Full Term and First 8 weeks Financial Aid Disbursement Date - Full Term and First 8 Weeks Spring Break No Classes First 8-Week Session Ends Spring Last 8 Weeks Begins Financial Aid Freeze Date - Last 8 Weeks Financial Aid Disbursement Date - Last 8 Weeks Good Friday Holiday - CAMPUSES CLOSED Easter - CAMPUSES CLOSED Last Day to Drop Last 8-Week Classes for 100% Refund Last Day to Withdraw from Last 8 Weeks Classes Spring Finals Week Last 8-Week Session Ends and Spring Semester Ends Graduation Ceremony

SUMMER SEMESTER Pre-Registration Begins Registration Begins 8 week session Memorial Day Campuses Closed Semester Begins Last Day to Drop Summer 8 Weeks Classes with 100% Refund Financial Aid Freeze Date Financial Aid Disbursement Date Last Day to Withdraw from Summer 8 Week classes Independence Day Observed Campuses Closed Summer Final Exams Scheduled Summer Semester Ends

Registration dates for all sessions are listed at egcc.edu

TBD TBD 1/4 - 1/8 1/6 1/18 1/11 1/21 1/25 2/16 3/26 2/15 1/29 2/11 3/8-3/14 3/7 3/15 3/26 4/5 4/2 4/5 3/24 4/19 5/3-5/7 5/9 TBD

TBD TBD 6/7-8/1 5/31 6/7 6/16 6/18 6/28 7/12 7/5 7/26-7/30 8/1

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CATALOG PURPOSE

This catalog is intended to be a fair summary of certain matters of interest to students at the time of publication; however, its readers should be aware: (1) that this catalog is not intended to be a complete statement of all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations by which the college is operated, (2) that the college reserves the right to change without notice any academic or other requirements, course offerings, course contents, which may be contained in this catalog, and (3) that departmental procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, whether or not contained in this catalog, may be applicable to students in those departments. All policies, procedures, rules, and regulations mentioned herein are available for public inspection. A student is responsible for meeting all requirements for graduation. A student's advisor may assist in planning programs, but the final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with each student. In addition, students planning to transfer to another institution have the sole responsibility to determine that their course of study at the college will qualify for such transfer. Eastern Gateway Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or sexual orientation. The College will promote equal opportunities to all employees, applicants for employment, students, and student applicants for admission to the College through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. Eastern Gateway Community College will fully comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations to guarantee equal opportunities. All contractors of this College will comply with existing federal and state regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. Eastern Gateway Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

The Director of Human Resources, has been designated as the College's Title IX and employees' Section 504 Coordinator. That office is located on the Steubenville College Campus, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952 and can be reached at (740) 264-5591 x 1683 or titleIV@egcc.edu . Inquiries regarding students with disabilities should be directed to t h e Disability Services office. All disability inquiries should be directed to disabilityservices@egcc.edu, phone contact number (724) 264-5591 ext. 3102 In accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, conduct creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment will not be tolerated. Any student, employee, vendor or visitor to Eastern Gateway Community College who has been subject to domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking is entitled to the protections of the law. It is the policy of the College that sexual harassment or harassment that is based on the gender of the targeted individual or other offensive behavior as defined by the EEOC or Department of Education will not be tolerated. Violations may occur on or off College premises. If you have been subjected to any of the actions noted above, or if you become aware of any of the actions noted above, you must notify the Title IX Coordinator, who is the Director of Human Resources at (740) 264-5591 ext. 1683 or e-mail at titleIV@egcc.edu . You may also contact the Security Supervisor, who is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and may be reached at (740) 264-5591 ext. 1695 or securitysupervisor@egcc.edu . If you see or hear something ? say something. There are no "innocent" bystanders.

Changes to this Catalog Eastern Gateway Community College is committed to offering students a robust, current, and relevant curriculum. Curriculum, policies, and other matters discussed herein are subject to change at the discretion of the College. When changes need to be made, and Addendum to the Catalog will be published and posted on the website at egcc.edu with the changes noted. However, curriculum will not be changed to require existing students to take more credits to graduate than their original degree program, unless required by accreditation, state agencies, or other regulatory bodies. In this case, the College will ensure there is no adverse financial impact on the student. Changes will be reflected in an addendum to this catalog and will then be considered an integral part of this publication.

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THE COLLEGE

HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE On October 29, 1965, the Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, completed a survey financed jointly by the Jefferson County commissioners and the Steubenville Area Development Council to determine area needs for training and education. The Battelle findings indicated a definite need for post- high school technical education, prompting the creation of the Jefferson County Technical Institute District. The institute was chartered for operation on September 16, 1966, as a public two-year institute by the Ohio Board of Regents, and a Board of Trustees was appointed in compliance with Chapter 3357 of the Ohio Revised Code. Area acceptance and support for the technical institute was confirmed in fall 1966, when Jefferson County voters approved a one mill, 10-year levy to assist in the support of the facility. An 84.7-acre tract of land in the northwest section of Steubenville, Ohio, was obtained by the trustees and construction of the building began in October 1967. Less than one year later, on September 23, 1968, the doors opened to admit the initial class of 320 students. Phase II of the campus building program, providing a second floor on the library, a nursing skills laboratory, student lounges, classrooms, and expanded parking lots, was completed in early 1972. In 1976, Phase III construction doubled the space in the lecture hall to 300 seats. In 1976 and 1986, Jefferson County voters approved 10-year renewals of the one mill levy. The Ohio Board of Regents approved a name change for the institute to Jefferson Technical College in 1977. In fall 1978, Phase IV was completed, providing three outdoor tennis courts and two outdoor basketball courts. Phase V was completed in winter 1983. The health wing addition and room renovation provided the college with three new labs, two classrooms, and six faculty offices. The computer center was remodeled to accommodate a new computer. In addition, space was converted to the individualized industrial engineering lab. Phase VI was completed in early 1989 and includes three computer labs, a business/industry conference room and computer services facilities. Phase VII was completed in fall 1993 with renovations to existing offices, construction of new offices and workspace, and the conversion of a large open court area into a fully enclosed year-round student lounge. In 1992, the Board of Trustees empowered a citizens' committee to study the idea of converting the college to a community college. The committee proposed the change in June 1993. In October 1993, the Ohio Attorney General determined that the college could transfer the local levy to a community college operation. In September 1994, the Ohio Board of Regents approved a request from Jefferson Technical College to expand its charter from technical to community college. In February 1995, the Ohio Board of Regents approved a five-year operation plan and The Higher Learning Commission approved the change in the College's Statement of Affiliation Status to include the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. On July 1, 1995, Jefferson Community College began officially serving the public. In March 1996, Jefferson County residents voted to replace the one mill technical college levy with a one mill levy to operate the community college for 10 years. The levy was renewed in 2006 and again in 2015. Phase VIII was completed in August 1996. In addition to repairing the first floor of the health wing, a second floor was added. This floor contains one classroom, four labs, and nine faculty offices. In 2004, EGCC acquired a vacated business structure adjacent to the main building on the Steubenville Campus. Following renovation of the first floor, the Department of Workforce and Community Outreach moved into the training center in 2005. The first floor holds two computer labs and four classrooms, as well as office space, and work areas. The renovated second floor opened in 2011 with a wellness center and administrative offices.

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Following the University System of Ohio's Strategic Plan and recommendations from an implementation committee, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation in 2009 to expand the college's service district and to change its name to Eastern Gateway Community College. The college now serves Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties with several locations. In addition to the main campus in Jefferson County, the college offers classes at its Youngstown Campus in Youngstown as well as Choffin Career and Technical Center, and Trumbull Career and Technical Center. In July 2016, EGCC applied to the Higher Learning Commission for branch campus status for the Youngstown location. The site was approved as a branch campus by the ODHE in that year and underwent a HLC site visit in June 2018. Final branch campus status approval was awarded with the Higher Learning Commission in July 2018.

In March 2018, Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville broke ground on a major renovation that will house student services for all students, including admissions, registrar, financial aid, business services, tutoring, testing, career development, disability services and the book store. It will allow space for students to collaborate in open meeting and gathering areas. This project will also upgrade the College's Wi-Fi capabilities to cover the entire campus. The new student services space is expected to open in Fall of 2018. Through the State Biennium Capital Bill, the College will be able to complete the exterior improvements to the renovated student service area and create a new and dynamic entry way into the College. Additionally, capital dollars have been allocated to upgrade security features at the Steubenville Campus. These improvements are expected to be completed in Fall 2018.

Since 1968, over 60,000 different students have enrolled in one or more classes for credit applicable to a higher education degree or certificate or in a non-credit course.

MISSION

Eastern Gateway Community College provides quality, flexible, innovative and affordable educational opportunities to serve our communities through helping students achieve success.

VISION

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES CHANGING LIVES

CORE VALUES

In carrying out its mission, Eastern Gateway Community College will manifest the following core values:

Learning:

We embrace lifelong learning as the key to future prosperity.

Excellence: We commit to quality and excellence in all that we do.

Affordability: We strive for the most affordable ways to earn a college education.

Diversity:

We promote diversity through educational opportunities.

Opportunity: We believe educational access fosters economic opportunity.

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