Catalog and Student Handbook 2014-2015

Catalog

and

Student Handbook

2014-2015

Published annually by Gadsden State Community College

1001 George Wallace Drive P. O. Box 227

Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0227 256.549.8200

NOTICE An Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution

Gadsden State Community College attempts to provide clear and accurate information about its programs and services through various media, especially through this catalog and handbook. Changes, however, inevitably occur after the catalog is printed. Therefore, the statements in this book are not the basis of a contract between the College and the student. Gadsden State Community College will try to do what this catalog/handbook indicates that it will do and will make every effort to make students aware of any changes. However, the College has the right to change any provision appearing in this publication without notifying a student individually. If the College decides that it must abolish the program in which a student is enrolled, it may substitute a limited number of courses to ensure the student's opportunity for program completion.

Copyright ? 2014 by Gadsden State Community College

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... Alabama State Board of Education ............................................................................................................................1 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................................1 College Calendar 2014-2015........................................................................................................................................3 Campus Locations .......................................................................................................................................................4 General Information .....................................................................................................................................................8

History ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Alabama Community College System Mission Statement ......................................................................................8 Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................................................8 Institutional Goals ...................................................................................................................................................8 Assurances of Compliance with Federal Laws .........................................................................................................9 Admission Policies and Procedures ..........................................................................................................................9 Procedures for Admission ..........................................................................................................................................9 First-time Student....................................................................................................................................................9 Returning Student .................................................................................................................................................10 Admission of U.S. Citizens....................................................................................................................................10 Admission Requirements to Non-Degree (Certificate) Courses ............................................................................11 Admission of First-Time College Students ............................................................................................................11 Admission of Non-Native English Speakers..........................................................................................................11 Admission of Transfer Students ............................................................................................................................11 Admission of Transient Students ..........................................................................................................................12 Transfer of Credit ..................................................................................................................................................12 Early Admission for Accelerated High School Students ........................................................................................13 Dual Enrollment for High School Students ............................................................................................................13 Senior Citizens......................................................................................................................................................13 International Students ...........................................................................................................................................14 Registration Procedure .............................................................................................................................................15 Registration for Classes ........................................................................................................................................15 Orientation to College ...........................................................................................................................................15 F.O.C.U.S. ............................................................................................................................................................16 eLearning ..............................................................................................................................................................16 Tuition, Fees and Refunds ........................................................................................................................................16 Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................................................................16 Refunds................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Financial Assistance..................................................................................................................................................21 Financial Aid .........................................................................................................................................................22 Alabama GI Dependents' Scholarship Program....................................................................................................23 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009..............................................................................................24 Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997..................................................................................................................................24 Scholarships .........................................................................................................................................................24 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................................25 Alabama Articulation Program (STARS) ...............................................................................................................25 Arledge Center for Adult Learners ........................................................................................................................25 Bookstore .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Cafeteria ...............................................................................................................................................................26 Career Services ....................................................................................................................................................27 Career Transitions Program..................................................................................................................................27 Counseling and Advising Center...........................................................................................................................27 Resource Center...................................................................................................................................................27 Disability Services.................................................................................................................................................27 Early College Enrollment Program (ECEP)...........................................................................................................28 First Aid.................................................................................................................................................................28 Fowler Residence Hall ..........................................................................................................................................28 GED Testing Center..............................................................................................................................................28 Student Support Services Program.......................................................................................................................28 Testing Services ...................................................................................................................................................29 Title III Program ....................................................................................................................................................30 Veterans Affairs ....................................................................................................................................................30 Veterans Upward Bound .......................................................................................................................................30 WSGN ................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Other Student Services .............................................................................................................................................30

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Adult Education Program ......................................................................................................................................30 Alabama Fatherhood Initiative ..............................................................................................................................31 Alabama Language Institute (English as a Second Language) ............................................................................31 Articulated Credit ..................................................................................................................................................31 Alabama Technology Network-Gadsden ..............................................................................................................31 Awarding Credit through Experiential Learning.....................................................................................................32 College Credit by Examination or Experience.......................................................................................................32 Consortium for Alabama Regional Colleges for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM).......................................33 Continuing Education............................................................................................................................................33 Cooperative Education (CO-OP)...........................................................................................................................34 Developmental Studies .........................................................................................................................................34 Educational Talent Search ....................................................................................................................................34 Honors Courses ....................................................................................................................................................34 Honors Scholars Program.....................................................................................................................................35 Library Services ....................................................................................................................................................35 Skills Training Division ..........................................................................................................................................36 Training for Existing Business and Industry and Workforce Development ............................................................36 Service Learning ...................................................................................................................................................37 Upward Bound ......................................................................................................................................................37 Student Activities.......................................................................................................................................................37 Honors and Recognitions......................................................................................................................................37 Student Organizations ..........................................................................................................................................37 Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association.......................................................................................37 Gadsden State Show Band...................................................................................................................................38 Intercollegiate Athletics .........................................................................................................................................38 Miss Gadsden State..............................................................................................................................................38 Southern Belles.....................................................................................................................................................38 Student Government Association..........................................................................................................................38 R.O.T.C. ................................................................................................................................................................ 38 College Regulations...................................................................................................................................................39 Registration ........................................................................................................................................................... 39 Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................................. 39 Non-Payment of Fees ...........................................................................................................................................39 Credit Hour Definition............................................................................................................................................39 Prerequisites and Corequisites .............................................................................................................................39 Course Load .........................................................................................................................................................40 Independent Study................................................................................................................................................40 Schedule Change .................................................................................................................................................40 Identification and Library Card ..............................................................................................................................40 Attendance Policy .................................................................................................................................................40 Academic Advising Policy .....................................................................................................................................40 Academic Honesty Policy......................................................................................................................................40 Withdrawal from a Class .......................................................................................................................................41 Withdrawal from the College .................................................................................................................................41 Administrative Withdrawal or Drop from a Course or the College .........................................................................42 Repetition of Courses ...........................................................................................................................................42 Course Work Expiration Policy..............................................................................................................................42 Academic Bankruptcy ...........................................................................................................................................42 Grading System ....................................................................................................................................................43 Grade Changes.....................................................................................................................................................43 State of Alabama Policy on Standards of Academic Progress..............................................................................44 Admissions Appeals..............................................................................................................................................44 Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................................45 Final Examinations................................................................................................................................................45 Academic Honors..................................................................................................................................................45 President's List......................................................................................................................................................45 Dean's List ............................................................................................................................................................45 Graduation Honors................................................................................................................................................46 Graduation Requirements .....................................................................................................................................46 Graduation ............................................................................................................................................................47 Policies for Students Who Receive VA Benefits ...................................................................................................47 Safety and Security...............................................................................................................................................49 Student Grievance ................................................................................................................................................49 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline ? Non-Academic ...................................................................................50

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Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination.....................................................................................................55 Sexual Misconduct Policy .....................................................................................................................................55 Policies on Computer Use and Internet Access ....................................................................................................55 Copyright and Fair Use Policy...............................................................................................................................56 Policy on Student Communication ........................................................................................................................56 Policy on Alcohol and Drugs .................................................................................................................................56 Policies and Procedures on Fund-Raising Activities .............................................................................................57 Policy on Sales and Solicitations ..........................................................................................................................57 Policies and Procedures on Work Orders .............................................................................................................57 Social Media Policy...............................................................................................................................................57 General Education .....................................................................................................................................................57 Programs of Study and Transfer Guides .................................................................................................................58 Skills Training Division..............................................................................................................................................58 Programs of Study ................................................................................................................................................58 Division of Health Sciences ......................................................................................................................................59 Clinical Laboratory Technology Program ..............................................................................................................59 Phlebotomy Training Program ..............................................................................................................................59 Emergency Medical Services................................................................................................................................59 Healthcare Linkage Programs...............................................................................................................................60 Massage Therapy Program...................................................................................................................................60 Nursing Assistant ..................................................................................................................................................60 Nursing Education.................................................................................................................................................60 Public Safety Telecommunications .......................................................................................................................61 Radiologic Technology Program - General Information ........................................................................................61 Surgical/Operating Room Technology ..................................................................................................................61 Degree and Certificate Requirements ......................................................................................................................62 Associate in Arts Degree (or) Associate in Science Degree .................................................................................62 Associate in Applied Science Degree ...................................................................................................................63 Certificate .............................................................................................................................................................. 64 Short-Term Certificate...........................................................................................................................................64 PROGRAMS OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................65 Accounting Technology A.A.S...............................................................................................................................65 Accounting Specialist (Computerized) Short-Term Certificate ..............................................................................65 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S. .............................................................................................................66 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate .......................................................................................................67 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Short-Term Certificate........................................................................................67 Agribusiness Education Transfer Guide................................................................................................................68 Agriculture Transfer Guide ....................................................................................................................................69 Aquaculture Technician Short-Term Certificate ....................................................................................................69 Aquatic Biology Transfer Guide ............................................................................................................................70 Art Transfer Guide ................................................................................................................................................71 Auto Collision Repair Technology Certificate ........................................................................................................72 Auto Collision Repair Technology Short-Term Certificate .....................................................................................73 Automotive Manufacturing Technology A.A.S.......................................................................................................74 Automotive Manufacturing Technology Certificate................................................................................................75 Automotive Manufacturing Technology Short-Term Certificate.............................................................................76 Automotive Service Technology Certificate...........................................................................................................77 Automotive Service Technology Short-Term Certificate .......................................................................................78 Biology Transfer Guide .........................................................................................................................................79 Business Administration Transfer Guide...............................................................................................................80 Carpentry - Advanced Carpentry Short-Term Certificate ......................................................................................81 Carpentry - Basic Carpentry Short-Term Certificate .............................................................................................81 Chemistry Transfer Guide .....................................................................................................................................82 Child Development A.A.S......................................................................................................................................83 Child Development Short-Term Certificate............................................................................................................84 Civil Engineering Technology A.A.S. ....................................................................................................................85 Civil Engineering Technology Certificate ..............................................................................................................86 Civil Engineering Technology Short-Term Certificate ...........................................................................................86 Clinical Laboratory Technology A.A.S...................................................................................................................87 Computer Information Systems Transfer Guide....................................................................................................88 Computer Science Scientific Transfer Guide ........................................................................................................89

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Computer Science Technology - Network Administration A.A.S. ..........................................................................90 Computer Science Technology A.A.S. ..................................................................................................................91 Computer Science Technology Certificate ............................................................................................................92 Cosmetology Technology Certificate ....................................................................................................................93 Cosmetology Esthetics Technology Short-Term Certificate ..................................................................................93 Cosmetology Nail Technology Short-Term Certificate ..........................................................................................94 Criminal Justice Transfer Guide............................................................................................................................94 Diesel Technology Certificate ...............................................................................................................................95 Drafting and Design Technology A.A.S.................................................................................................................96 Drafting and Design Technology Certificate..........................................................................................................97 Drafting and Design Technology Short-Term Certificate.......................................................................................97 Electrical Technology A.A.S..................................................................................................................................98 Electrical Technology Certificate.........................................................................................................................100 Electrical Technology Short-Term Certificate......................................................................................................101 Electronic Engineering Technology - General Option A.A.S. ..............................................................................102 Electronic Engineering Technology - Industrial Electronics Specialization A.A.S. ..............................................104 Electronic Engineering Technology Certificate....................................................................................................105 Elementary Education / Early Childhood / Preschool Education Transfer Guide ................................................106 Emergency Medical Services A.A.S....................................................................................................................107 English Transfer Guide .......................................................................................................................................108 Entrepreneurship ................................................................................................................................................108 Financial Planning and Counseling Transfer Guide ............................................................................................109 General Studies Transfer Guide .........................................................................................................................110 Health, Physical Education, Recreation Transfer Guide .....................................................................................111 History Education Transfer Guide .......................................................................................................................112 History Transfer Guide ........................................................................................................................................113 Human Services A.A.S. ......................................................................................................................................114 Industrial Automation Technology A.A.S.............................................................................................................115 Industrial Automation Technology Certificate......................................................................................................116 Industrial Automation Technology Short-Term Certificate...................................................................................117 Legal Transcriptionist Short-Term Certificate......................................................................................................117 Liberal Arts Transfer Guide .................................................................................................................................118 Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate ................................................................................................................118 Machine Tool Technology A.A.S.........................................................................................................................119 Machine Tool Technology Certificate ..................................................................................................................120 Machine Tool Technology - Basic CNC Technology Certificate..........................................................................121 Machine Tool Technology - Basic Machine Tool Short-Term Certificate ............................................................121 Marketing Management A.A.S. ...........................................................................................................................122 Massage Therapy Short-Term Certificate ...........................................................................................................122 Mathematics/Mathematics Education Transfer Guide.........................................................................................123 Mechanical Design Technology - Civil Engineering Technology Degree/Mechanical Design Option A.A.S. ......124 Mechanical Design Technology - Civil Engineering Technology Degree/Mechanical Design Option Certificate 125 Medical Transcriptionist Short-Term Certificate ..................................................................................................126 Music Transfer Guide..........................................................................................................................................126 Nursing Assistant Short-Term Certificate............................................................................................................127 Office Administration A.A.S.................................................................................................................................128 Osteopathic Medical Program Transfer Guide ....................................................................................................130 Paralegal A.A.S...................................................................................................................................................131 Pre-Athletic Training Transfer Guide...................................................................................................................132 Pre-Dentistry Transfer Guide ..............................................................................................................................133 Pre-Engineering Transfer Guide .........................................................................................................................134 Pre-Forestry Transfer Guide ...............................................................................................................................135 Pre-Law Transfer Guide......................................................................................................................................136 Pre-Medicine Transfer Guide ..............................................................................................................................137 Pre-Nursing (4-yr) ...............................................................................................................................................138 Pre-Pharmacy Transfer Guide ............................................................................................................................139 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Transfer Guide.............................................................................................................140 Psychology Transfer Guide.................................................................................................................................141 Public Safety Telecommunications A.A.S. ..........................................................................................................142

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