STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC CATALOG

[Pages:311]STUDENT HANDBOOK & ACADEMIC CATALOG

2023 - 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, we guarantee that our graduates are prepared to work productively and efficiently. We also strive to help our students achieve their educational goals with little or no debt through costeffective educational options that allow our students to obtain a quality, comparable education in a practical amount of time. By partnering with the local business and industry community through program advisory committees, we ensure that our students are using the latest technology in the classroom equivalent to what is found in the field and learning the techniques used by skilled professionals. Our College boasts expert instructors who obtained true industry experience and credentials in their fields prior to joining the faculty at CGTC. CGTC is committed to developing a strong workforce and promoting the economic vitality of central Georgia. By supporting local businesses and partnering with community leaders to help recruit new industries to our area, we ensure that our graduates will have the opportunity to put their education to work. Our economic development programs offer customized training and access to Quick Start, Georgia's internationally-acclaimed workforce development program that provides training for new and expanding business and industry across the state. CGTC is focused on providing a well-rounded collegiate experience to help shape the leaders of tomorrow. We encourage our students to participate in one of the many student organizations and extra-curricular activities offered by the College. These opportunities can help foster relationships and build leadership characteristics that can be utilized in any career opportunity. On behalf of the faculty and staff of CGTC, we invite you to explore our College and let us know how we can help you or your business meet the goals you have set. By working together, we can all positively impact the future of our region and state by promoting and bettering the development of our local workforce. Ivan H. Allen, Ed.D.

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ABOUT THIS CATALOG

This catalog and student handbook is effective for beginning students entering Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) in the 2023 - 2024 academic year and for any CGTC student returning in the 2023 - 2024 academic year whose catalog has expired. Changes affecting subsequent semesters will be denoted where applicable.

CGTC has prepared this catalog for the convenience of prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff. Information pertaining to course offerings, admissions, financial aid, regulations, and other special services available to the general public is contained in this document. The College publishes consumer information (such as voter registration, completion/graduation rate, family & educational rights, etc.) as required for Federal disclosure on the public website at centralgatech.edu/ie/consumer-information. The statements in this catalog are for informational purposes only and are not the basis of a contract between a student and the College. The catalog is published by the Office of Enrollment Services, Marketing, and Public Relations, and is reviewed annually by the Office of Academic Affairs. CGTC provides this catalog in accessible formats online and in print, upon request.

While the provisions of this catalog and student handbook will ordinarily be applied as stated, CGTC reserves the right to change any provision listed, including but not limited to: entrance requirements and admissions procedures, courses and programs of study, academic requirements for graduation, fees and charges, financial aid, rules and regulations, and the school calendar, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes and to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students. It is especially important that each student accept personal responsibility to be informed of all changes, including academic requirements for graduation.

Please visit centralgatech.edu/catalog for the most current information.

Published: April 21, 2023 Revised: August 31, 2023

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Admissions.................................................................................................. 9 Getting Started............................................................................................................ 10 Eligibility...................................................................................................................... 10 Program Readiness...................................................................................................... 10 Re-Admission.............................................................................................................. 11 Competitive Selection................................................................................................. 11 Acceptance Categories................................................................................................ 11 Types of Students........................................................................................................ 12

Paying for College..................................................................................... 15 Expenses..................................................................................................................... 16

Tuition and Fees................................................................................................................ 16 Textbooks and Materials................................................................................................... 17 Policies........................................................................................................................ 17 Check Policy...................................................................................................................... 17 Refunds............................................................................................................................. 17 Payment Plan.............................................................................................................. 18 Titans FlexPay.................................................................................................................... 18 Financial Aid................................................................................................................ 18 Financial Aid Eligibility....................................................................................................... 18 How to Apply for Financial Aid.......................................................................................... 19 Important Dates................................................................................................................ 19 Types of Aid Available....................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid Refunds........................................................................................................ 20 Things That May Affect Financial Aid................................................................................ 21

Student Progress and Resources............................................................ 25 2023-2024 Academic Calendar................................................................................... 26 Information Directory................................................................................................. 27 Registration................................................................................................................. 28 Graduation.................................................................................................................. 28 Student Records.......................................................................................................... 29 Student Rights............................................................................................................. 30 Student Grievances..................................................................................................... 31 Campus Life................................................................................................................. 32 Public Safety................................................................................................................ 33 Student Resources...................................................................................................... 34

Academic Success Center.................................................................................................. 34 Advisement....................................................................................................................... 35 Bookstore.......................................................................................................................... 35 Career Services.................................................................................................................. 35 CGTC Foundation.............................................................................................................. 35 Counseling Services........................................................................................................... 35 Food Services/Titans Cafe................................................................................................. 35

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Instructor Assistance......................................................................................................... 35 Library............................................................................................................................... 35 Live Work.......................................................................................................................... 36 Military and Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 36 Orientation........................................................................................................................ 36 Prior Learning Assessment................................................................................................ 36 Special Populations........................................................................................................... 36 Student Financial Literacy................................................................................................. 37 T.E.A.M.S./Early Intervention............................................................................................ 37 Technology.................................................................................................................. 37

Student Conduct and Discipline.............................................................. 39 Acceptable Computer and Internet Use...................................................................... 41 Student Code of Conduct............................................................................................ 43 Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination................................................................... 46 Student Discipline....................................................................................................... 57

Academic Policies and Procedures......................................................... 61 Grades......................................................................................................................... 62

Grading System................................................................................................................. 62 Work Ethics Grades........................................................................................................... 63 Grade Point Average......................................................................................................... 63 Grade Appeals................................................................................................................... 63 Grade Change.................................................................................................................... 64 Academic Standing and Progress................................................................................ 64 Academic Standing............................................................................................................ 64 Honor Rolls........................................................................................................................ 64 Academic Policies........................................................................................................ 65 Academic Misconduct....................................................................................................... 65 Academic Reinstatement.................................................................................................. 65 Advanced Placement......................................................................................................... 65 Attendance........................................................................................................................ 65 Auditing a Course.............................................................................................................. 67 Class Cancellation.............................................................................................................. 67 Course Expiration.............................................................................................................. 67 Course Load...................................................................................................................... 67 Course Progression........................................................................................................... 67 Curriculum Changes.......................................................................................................... 67 Majors/Programs.............................................................................................................. 67 Practicum, Internship, Co-Op and Clinical Courses........................................................... 68 Repeating a Course........................................................................................................... 68

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Academic Programs.................................................................................. 69 Academic Programs..................................................................................................... 70

Elective Courses................................................................................................................ 71 Study Abroad.................................................................................................................... 72 Program and Course Transfer............................................................................................ 72 Aerospace, Trade, and Industry........................................................................................ 73 Business and Computer Technologies............................................................................. 113 Health Sciences............................................................................................................... 161 Competitive Selection..................................................................................................... 162 Public Safety & Professional Services.............................................................................. 188 General Studies............................................................................................................... 206 Early College Essentials................................................................................................... 206 Legend of Course Descriptions........................................................................................ 212 Course Descriptions........................................................................................................ 213

Non-Credit Programs............................................................................. 296 Adult Education......................................................................................................... 297

Programs and Services.................................................................................................... 297 Economic Development............................................................................................ 297

Business and Industry Services....................................................................................... 297 Continuing Education...................................................................................................... 298

About CGTC.............................................................................................. 299

Mission Statement.......................................................................................................... 300 Philosophy....................................................................................................................... 300 Vision.............................................................................................................................. 300 Values.............................................................................................................................. 300 History............................................................................................................................. 300 Accreditation................................................................................................................... 300 Board of Directors........................................................................................................... 301 Advisory Committees...................................................................................................... 301 College Divisions....................................................................................................... 301 Disclosures................................................................................................................ 302

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