Table of Contents - Gadsden State Community College

Table of Contents

Student Catalog & Handbook | Page 5

Introduction | Page 5

Copyright | Page 5

Campus Locations and Maps | Page 5

Catalog Disclaimer & Statement of Nondiscrimination | Page 6

Assurances of Compliance with Federal Laws | Page 6

Message From the President | Page 11

Alabama Community College System Leadership & Trustees | Page 12

Accreditation | Page 13

College Calendar 2021-2022 | Page 15

General Information | Page 17

College History | Page 17

Alabama Community College System Mission Statement | Page 17

Gadsden State Mission Statement | Page 17

Institutional Goals | Page 18

Cardinal Values | Page 18

Enrollment Services | Page 18

Admission to the College | Page 19

ACE Institute | Page 22

ACE Institute (Dual Enrollment) Admissions & Records Process | Page

22

Transfer of Credit | Page 23

Admission of Non-Native English Speakers | Page 23

Admission of International Students | Page 24

Registration for Classes | Page 25

Quick Guide to Admission and Registration | Page 26

Financial Information | Page 26

Tuition and Fees | Page 26

Residency Status | Page 27

Other Fees | Page 28

Sponsored Students | Page 29

Refunds | Page 30

Financial Assistance | Page 31

Deferred Tuition Payment Plan | Page 32

Financial Aid | Page 32

Alabama GI Dependents¡¯ Scholarship Program | Page 34

Policies for Students Who Receive VA Educational Benefits | Page 35

Scholarships | Page 37

Tax Benefits for Education | Page 38

Academic Information | Page 38

Advising and Retention Center | Page 38

Cardinal Tutoring Center | Page 39

Career Services | Page 39

Disability Services | Page 39

Learning Resource Center/Library Services | Page 39

Orientation Services | Page 40

Student Support Services Program | Page 41

Testing Services | Page 41

Placement Testing | Page 42

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Page 44

GED Testing | Page 44

Title III Program | Page 44

Veterans Services | Page 45

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Special O7erings | Page 45

Teaching and Learning Center | Page 49

Nontraditional College Credit | Page 49

Campus Services | Page 51

Bookstore | Page 51

Cafeteria | Page 52

First Aid | Page 53

Fowler Residence Hall | Page 53

Safety and Security | Page 53

Honors and Graduation Information | Page 56

President's List | Page 56

Dean's List | Page 57

Honors Day Program | Page 57

Graduation Honors | Page 57

Campus Policies | Page 57

Academic Advising Policy | Page 57

Academic Bankruptcy Policy | Page 58

Academic Honesty Policy | Page 58

Admissions Appeals Policy | Page 59

Alcohol and Drugs Policy | Page 60

Attendance Policy | Page 60

Minor Children on Campus Policy | Page 61

Computer Use and Internet Access Policy | Page 63

Copyright and Fair Use Policy | Page 65

Course Work Expiration Policy | Page 69

Credit Hour Definition Policy | Page 69

Degrees and Awards Policy | Page 70

Email as O7icial Communication for Students Policy | Page 71

Grading Policy | Page 72

Graduation Requirements Policy | Page 73

Harassment Policy | Page 74

Identification and Library Card | Page 74

Independent Study Policy | Page 75

No Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy | Page 75

No Trespass & Appeal Procedure Policy | Page 75

Parking and Tra7ic Regulations | Page 77

Registered Sex O7ender Notification Policy | Page 78

Repeat Course Forgiveness Policy | Page 80

Repetition of Courses Policy | Page 80

Sales and Solicitations Policy | Page 81

Sexual Misconduct Policy | Page 81

Social Media Policy | Page 88

Standards of Academic Progress Policy | Page 93

Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Non-Academic Policy | Page

94

Student Communication Policy | Page 99

Student Grievance Policy | Page 99

Transcripts Policy | Page 100

Withdrawal Policy | Page 100

Work Orders Policies and Procedures | Page 102

Noncredit Community Programs | Page 102

Adult Education Services | Page 102

Alabama Language Institute (English as a Second Language) | Page

103

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Alabama Workforce Solutions and Alabama Technology Network Gadsden | Page 103

Agricultural Production | Page 247

Continuing Education | Page 104

Alabama Language Institute (ESL) | Page 253

Skills Training Division | Page 104

Talent Search | Page 105

Upward Bound | Page 106

Student Activities | Page 106

Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Gadsden State Singers | Page 106

Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association | Page 106

Art | Page 255

Astronomy | Page 259

Auto Collision Repair | Page 259

Automotive Manufacturing Technology | Page 263

Automotive Service Technology | Page 269

Biology | Page 274

Gadsden State Show Band | Page 106

Business | Page 276

Intercollegiate Athletics | Page 107

Chemistry | Page 277

Student Government Association | Page 107

Child Development | Page 279

Student Organizations | Page 107

Civil Engineering | Page 281

Degree and Certificate Requirements | Page 108

Computer Science Technology | Page 285

General Education | Page 108

Computerized Numerical Control | Page 291

Degrees and Certificates | Page 108

Construction Technology | Page 291

Core Curriculum | Page 111

Cosmetology | Page 295

Programs of Study | Page 112

Cosmetology Instructor Training | Page 300

Degrees and Certificates | Page 113

Additional Program Information | Page 113

Accounting Technology | Page 117

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | Page 120

Auto Collision Repair | Page 126

Automotive Manufacturing Technology | Page 129

Automotive Service Technology | Page 134

Child Development | Page 137

Civil Engineering | Page 140

Computer Science Technology | Page 144

Construction Technology | Page 152

Cosmetology | Page 154

Court Reporting | Page 160

Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Page 165

Diesel Technology | Page 168

Electrical Technology | Page 170

Electronic Engineering Technology | Page 177

Emergency Medical Services | Page 185

Engineering Design Technology | Page 189

General Studies | Page 194

Health Information Technology Management | Page 196

Human Services | Page 197

Industrial Automation Technology | Page 199

Liberal Arts | Page 205

Marketing Management | Page 207

Massage Therapy | Page 209

Mechanical Design Technology | Page 210

Medical Laboratory Technology | Page 215

Nursing | Page 217

O7ice Administration | Page 222

Paralegal | Page 228

Precision Machining | Page 230

Radiologic Technology | Page 237

Surgical/Operating Room Technician | Page 239

Welding Technology | Page 240

Workplace Skills Enhancement | Page 245

Accounting Technology | Page 246

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | Page 247

Court Reporting | Page 301

Criminal Justice | Page 307

Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Page 309

Diesel Technology | Page 313

Economics | Page 317

Electrical Technology | Page 318

Electronic Engineering Technology | Page 322

Emergency Medical Services | Page 329

Engineering | Page 335

Engineering Design Technology | Page 335

English | Page 341

English and Reading | Page 344

Entrepreneurship | Page 345

Geography | Page 345

German | Page 346

Health Education | Page 346

Health Information Technology Management | Page 347

Health Sciences | Page 349

History | Page 349

Home Economics | Page 350

Human Services | Page 350

Humanities | Page 353

Industrial Automation Technology | Page 354

Interdisciplinary Studies/Honors | Page 361

Japanese | Page 361

Management and Supervision | Page 361

Marketing Management | Page 362

Massage Therapy | Page 363

Mathematics | Page 365

Mechanical Design Technology | Page 369

Medical Laboratory Technology | Page 374

Music | Page 378

Music Performance | Page 383

Nursing | Page 389

O7ice Administration | Page 390

Orientation | Page 394

Orientation for Career Students | Page 394

Paralegal | Page 394

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Philosophy | Page 396

Speech | Page 411

Physical Education | Page 396

Surgical/Operating Room Technician | Page 412

Physical Science | Page 397

Theater Arts | Page 413

Physics | Page 398

Welding Technology | Page 414

Political Science | Page 399

Workplace Skills Enhancement | Page 422

Portuguese | Page 400

Precision Machining | Page 400

Psychology | Page 406

Radiologic Technology | Page 407

Religion | Page 409

Salon and Spa Management | Page 410

Sociology | Page 410

Gadsden State Community College Employees | Page

425

President's Cabinet | Page 425

Emeriti Faculty and Administration | Page 426

Intercollegiate Athletics | Page 426

Full-Time Faculty and Sta7 | Page 426

Spanish | Page 411

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Student Catalog & Handbook

Introduction

Copyright

Published annually by

Gadsden State Community College

Wallace Drive Campus

1001 George Wallace Drive (35903)

P.O. Box 227 (35902)

Gadsden, AL

256.549.8300

Copyright ? 2021 by Gadsden State Community College

Campus Locations and Maps

Ayers Campus

Ayers Map

1801 Coleman Road

Anniston, AL 36207

256.835.5400

Gadsden State Cherokee

Cherokee Map

801 Cedar Blu7 Road

Centre, AL 35960

256.927.1800

East Broad Campus

East Broad Map

1001 East Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35903

256.549.8600

Valley Street Campus

Valley Street Map

600 Valley Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256.549.8670

Wallace Drive Campus

Wallace Drive Map

1001 George Wallace Drive

Gadsden, AL 35903

256.549.8200

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