ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES iecc
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
2022-2023 CATALOG iecc.edu
IECC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
TRANSFER PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, OR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE AND ARTS DEGREE
Designed for students who plan to transfer on to a 4-year university. Contact an academic advisor to develop a program guide leading to your major.
ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE
Designed for students who wish to explore their individual interests within an academic structure.
FCC
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Associate Degree in Nursing* Automotive Technology Certified Medical Assistant Coal Mining Technology Electrical Distribution Systems Fire Science Graphic Arts & Design Medical Laboratory Technician
CERTIFICATES
Advanced Suppression Specialist Auto Light Repair Tech Automotive Service Specialist Basic Fire Suppression Tech Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Certificate in General Studies Coal Mining Maintenance I Coal Mining Technology Electrical Distribution Systems Emergency Medical Responder EMT Fire Service Administrator Graphic Design Health Careers Light Vehicle Diesel Service Medical Assistant Mine Electrical Maintenance III Phlebotomy
CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
LTC
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Associate Degree in Nursing* Certified Medical Assistant Industrial Management Office Management Process Technology
CERTIFICATES
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Broadband Technician Certificate in General Studies Combination Technician Computer Security & Forensics Customer Service Management Electronic Medical Records Health Careers Manufacturing Skills Medical Assistant Networking Outside Plant Technician Pharmacy Technician Philanthropy Process Technology Public Service Management Small Business Development Special Event Management Supervisory Skills Welding Workplace Skills
OCC
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Accounting Administration of Justice Associate Degree in Nursing* Automotive Service Technology Collision Repair Technology Health Information Technology Human Resource Assistant Industrial Maintenance Technology Information Systems Technology Medical Office Assistant Office Administration Radiography Unmanned Aerial Technology Welding and Fabrication
CERTIFICATES
Advanced Production Technician Auto Maintenance & Repair Auto Service Technology I & II Automation Technician Automotive Repair Technician Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Certificate in General Studies Cosmetology Cosmetology Teacher Equipment Technician Health Careers Industrial Maintenance HVAC I Light Vehicle Diesel Service Massage Therapy Medical Coding Associate Medical Transcription MS Office Specialist Nail Technology Network Technician Office Administration Operations Technician Professional Bookkeeper QuickBooks Small Business Development Unmanned Aerial Pilot Welding Welding and Cutting
WVC
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Advanced Manufacturing Agricultural Technology/Business Agricultural Technology/Production Associate Degree in Nursing* Diesel Equipment Technology Early Childhood Education Energy Technology Gunsmithing Marketing Business Management Music and Media Physical Therapist Assistant Radio/TV and Digital Media Social Services Specialist Sports Marketing and Media
CERTIFICATES
Adv Industrial Technician Advanced CNC Programming Alternative Fuels Automation Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Certificate in General Studies ECE Level 2 & 3 Credentials Educational Leadership Entertainment Business Entrepreneurship Gunsmithing Health Careers Industrial Technician Inter Industrial Technician Manufacturing Design Media Communications Music and Media Precision Agriculture Professional Ag Applicator Real Estate Sales Shooting Range Safety Officer Small Business Development Social Media Management Truck Driving Turf and Landscape Design
*Olney Central College offers the Associate Degree in Nursing at FCC, LTC, OCC, and WVC.
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
2022-2023 CATALOG
FRONTIER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
2 Frontier Drive Fairfield, IL 62837-2601
618-842-3711 877-464-3687
LINCOLN TRAIL
COLLEGE
11220 State Highway 1 Robinson, IL 62454-5707
618-544-8657 866-582-4322
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
305 North West Street Olney, IL 62450-1099
618-395-7777 866-622-4322
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE
2200 College Drive Mt. Carmel, IL 62863-2699
618-262-8641 866-982-4322
IECC DISTRICT OFFICE
233 East Chestnut Street Olney, IL 62450-2298 618-393-2982 866-529-4322
To access the most up-to-date catalog information, visit iecc.edu/catalog
MISSION AND VALUES
MISSION
Our mission is to deliver exceptional education and services to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our communities.
Purposes
The District is committed to high academic standards for pre-baccalaureate, career and technical education that sustain and advance excellence in learning. The mission is achieved through a variety of programs and services that include, but are not limited to:
educational programs, including pre-baccalaureate, career and technical degrees and certificates that prepare a diverse student body for transfer to a fouryear institution of higher education or entry into a multicultural global workplace;
program, course, and institutional goals that have identifiable and measurable learning outcomes that are clearly understood by students;
utilization of resource-sharing partnerships to expand, retrain, and strengthen the industrial base of southeastern Illinois;
development of partnerships with pre-K through high schools allowing for the smooth transition and progression of students through lifelong learning;
academic programs and institutional services that are reviewed and revised on a scheduled time frame with a focus on accountability relative to planning, student and program assessment, and learning outcomes;
adult and continuing education designed to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the residents in the District;
programs in developmental education, which assist District residents in attaining skills and abilities needed to enter and complete college-level programs;
student advisement, counseling, and placement services for the purpose of assisting students in choosing a program of study, transferring to a fouryear institution, entering employment, or completing certificate or course goals;
curricula and services that are developed and updated, as necessary, to meet both short- and long-term needs of the residents of the District;
community education and community service activities that provide a cultural and intellectual resource center for the area as well as identifying and honoring multiculturalism and diversity within our communities;
professional enrichment and growth experiences for college, faculty, administrators, and staff which will improve and enhance instruction and service; and,
resources, facilities, staff, and equipment to support all program and service components of the college.
VALUES
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges believe...these values, which are the foundation of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, have defined the District since its inception, and are affirmed by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. At IECC, we believe in and place value on:
Responsibility.... encouraging personal growth and learning through leadership, stewardship, and accountability.
Honor/Truth.... providing an environment where honesty, truth, and integrity are encouraged in our work, communications, and service to our community.
Fairness.... supporting freedom of expression and civility, justice, and consistency.
Respect/Self-Respect.... recognizing and accepting diversity with mutual regard for others through activities and communications.
Compassion.... promoting the well-being of students, employees, and constituents through a caring and concerned attitude.
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STUDENT LEARNING
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges provide students an equitable and inclusive education by building a foundation of values, attitudes, and skills necessary to become responsible and concerned citizens and lifelong learners possessing the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a diverse global
society. 1. Communication ? To prepare students to communicate effectively by expressing information or ideas
orally and in writing.
2. Information Literacy ? To enable students to effectively research and ethically use information.
3. Critical Thinking ? To promote exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
4. Quantitative Reasoning ? To foster a habit of mind, competency, and comfort in working with numerical data in order to reason and solve quantitative problems.
5. Human & Cultural Understanding ? To develop the personal and social responsibility of students by recognizing diverse cultural perspectives.
6. Ethical & Civic Responsibility ? To cultivate the ethical behavior and civic responsibility of students by engaging in the local and global communities.
IECC'S learning goals reflect the mission, purposes, values, and strategic goals while meeting the demands of the external stakeholders and agencies.
? Accountability ? Creative Thinking ? Cultural Awareness ? Ethical Reasoning ? Financial Literacy ? Global Learning
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING PRIORITIES
? Industry-Specific Knowledge & Skills
? Inquiry and Analysis ? Integrative Learning ? Interpersonal Development ? Leadership
? Problem Solving ? Professionalism ? Reading ? Teamwork ? Technology Literacy
The Institutional Learning Priorities are addressed in a variety of meaningful ways throughout various curricular and/or co-curricular experiences and articulated with the Institutional Learning Goals for the purpose of program
alignment.
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CONTENTS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ................. INSIDE FRONT COVER
MISSION AND VALUES.......................................... 2
STUDENT LEARNING............................................. 3
ACADEMIC CALENDAR .......................................... 6
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ........................................... 8
ADMINISTRATION ............................................... 9
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................10
Introduction................................................................... 11 Our History ....................................................................11 The Region.....................................................................11 Governance ...................................................................11 Accreditation .................................................................11 Nondiscrimination Statement .......................................12 Consumer Information Disclosures ...............................12 Freedom of Information Act..........................................12 Purpose of Catalog ........................................................12
ADMISSION & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.............13
Open Admission Policy ..................................................14 Admission Procedures...................................................14 Catalog Term Policy .......................................................15 Readmission ..................................................................15 Residency Policy ............................................................15 Required High School Subject Patterns .........................17 Student Placement and Testing ....................................17 Developmental Education .............................................18 International Students...................................................18 Student Enrollment and Registration Checklist.............19
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ....................................20
Credit .............................................................................21 Dual Credit.....................................................................21 Transfer Credit Policy ....................................................21 Reverse Transfer............................................................21 Credit for Prior Learning................................................21 Grades and Grading System ..........................................22
Grades ........................................................................22 Grade Point Average (GPA) ........................................23 Incomplete Grades .....................................................23 Pass/Fail Grades .........................................................23 Final Grades ................................................................23 Grade Appeals ............................................................23 Grade Forgiveness ......................................................24 Auditing .........................................................................25 Course Repeat Policy.....................................................25
Withdrawal Policy ......................................................... 25 Distance Education ....................................................... 27 Academic Standing ....................................................... 27 Class Attendance .......................................................... 28 Term Honors ................................................................. 28 Graduation Requirements ............................................ 28 Graduation Honors ....................................................... 29 Transcript Requests ...................................................... 29 CAREER Agreements ..................................................... 29 Articulation Agreements............................................... 29 Franklin University Alliance .......................................... 29 Persistence and Degree Completion............................. 29 Educational Guarantee Policies .................................... 30 Academic Freedom Policy............................................. 30
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES..................... 31
Americans with Disabilities Act..................................... 32 Nondiscrimination Policy .............................................. 32 Family Educational Rights and Privacy.......................... 33 Student Religious Observances Policy .......................... 33 Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources
Policy ....................................................................... 33 Student Email and Electronic Communications ......... 33 Campus Safety and Security Policy ............................... 33 Emergency Response Plans .......................................... 34 IECC Alerts..................................................................... 34 Concealed Firearms Policy ............................................ 34 Drug-Free Schools and Communities............................ 34 Substance Abuse Policy ............................................. 34 Drug-Free Workplace Policy ...................................... 34 Tobacco-free/Smoke-free Campus Policy..................... 34 Preventing Sexual Misconduct...................................... 34 Sex Offender Registration............................................. 34 Chronic Communicable Diseases .................................. 35 Identity Theft ................................................................ 35 Student Conduct Policy................................................. 35 Policy to Address a Complaint ...................................... 35
STUDENT SERVICES ............................................ 37
Advisement ................................................................... 38 Career Planning and Placement.................................... 38 Child Care...................................................................... 38 MyIECC.......................................................................... 38 Retention ...................................................................... 38 Tutoring ........................................................................ 38 Veterans' Services......................................................... 38 IECC Meal Plan Offerings .............................................. 38 Federal TRIO Programs ................................................. 39
TRIO Student Support Services .................................. 39 TRIO Upward Bound .................................................. 39 Learning Resource Centers ........................................... 39
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Adult Education .............................................................39 Perkins V........................................................................40 Student Organizations and Athletics .............................40 Workforce Education.....................................................40
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ....................................41
Tuition ...........................................................................42 Tuition for Allied Health Students .................................42 Online Tuition................................................................42 Universal Fees ...............................................................42 Miscellaneous Fees .......................................................42 Program & Course Fees .................................................42 Tuition Waivers .............................................................44 IECC Meal Plan...............................................................44 Refund Policy.................................................................44 Textbook Returns and Refunds .....................................44 Student Financial Aid.....................................................44
Eligibility .....................................................................45 Application Process ....................................................45 Veterans' Education Benefits .....................................45 Private Loans ..............................................................47 Agency Assistance ......................................................47 Students In Loan Default ............................................47 Financial Aid Disbursements ......................................47 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress ............47 Financial Aid Withdrawals ..........................................47
TRANSFER PROGRAM INFORMATION .......................49
Transfer Program Options .............................................50 Transfer Programs .........................................................52 IAI General Education Core Curriculum.........................52 General Education Core Curriculum Credential ............52 IAI GECC Codes ..............................................................52 IAI GECC Courses ...........................................................53 Associate in Science ......................................................54 Associate in Arts ............................................................55 Associate in Science and Arts ........................................56 Associate in General Studies .........................................57 Certificate in General Studies........................................57
ALLIED HEALTH .................................................58
Associate Degree in Nursing..........................................59 Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program ........................62 Health Careers...............................................................62 Physical Therapist Assistant ..........................................63 Radiography ..................................................................65
CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAM INFORMATION .....68
Career and Technical Programs.....................................69 Associate in Applied Science .........................................69 CTE and Career Clusters ................................................70 Career and Technical Program Outlines........................72
COURSE INFORMATION......................................150
Course Numbering ...................................................... 151 Course Prefixes ........................................................... 152 Course Descriptions .................................................... 154
APPENDICES................................................... 274
Appendix A: Time to Completion for Career and Technical Education Curricula Policy..................... 275
Appendix B: Dual Credit Policy ................................... 275 Appendix C: Credit for Prior Learning ......................... 275
Military Training/Experience ................................... 275 Certifications and Licensures ................................... 276 Tests/Examinations.................................................. 277 State Seal of Biliteracy ............................................. 281 Portfolio Evaluation ................................................. 282 Appendix D: Persistence and Degree Completion ...... 282 Appendix E: Educational Guarantee Policies .............. 283 Appendix F: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Policy
.............................................................................. 284 Appendix G: Appropriate Use of Information Technology
Resources Policy.................................................... 286 Appendix H: Concealed Firearms Policy ..................... 289 Appendix I: Tobacco-free/Smoke-free Campus Policy 290 Appendix J: Preventing Sexual Misconduct Policy ...... 290
INDEX OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ......................... 292
DISTRICT MAP ............................ INSIDE BACK COVER
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022-2024
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
2022 Fall Semester August ..................11-12 Faculty Workshop August................. 15-17 Registration, Testing August.......................18 First Day of Classes September...................5 Colleges Closed. Labor Day September.................16 Constitution Observance Day. Classes in Session October.......................4 No Classes. District Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day October.....................10 Colleges Closed. Columbus Day October.....................13 Midterm November .................11 Colleges Closed. Veteran's Day November ........... 24-25 Colleges Closed. Thanksgiving December....................9 Last Day of Classes December............ 12-15 Final Exams December..................16 Last Day of Semester (Colleges Closed December 20, 2022 ?January 2, 2023. Winter Break)
2023 Spring Semester January........................3 January .......................4 January.................... 5-6 January........................9 January......................16 February....................20 March..........................3 March .........................6 March.................... 7-12 April.............................7 May .............................5 May ....................... 8-11 May ...........................12
Colleges Open Faculty Workshop Registration, Testing First Day of Classes Colleges Closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Colleges Closed. President's Day Midterm No Classes. Casimir Pulaski Holiday Observed No Classes. Spring Break Colleges Closed. Spring Holiday Last Day of Classes Final Exams Last Day of Semester/Graduation
2023 Intersession May ...........................15 May ...........................23 May ...........................29 June.............................2
First Day of Classes Midterm Colleges Closed. Memorial Day Last Day of Intersession
2023 Summer Session June.............................5 June ........................... 19 June...........................30 July ..............................4 July ............................28 July ...........................31 August ......................... 1
First Day of Classes Colleges Closed. Juneteenth Midterm Colleges Closed. Independence Day Last Day of Classes Final Exams Final Exams
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