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2 	 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 President's Message
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
PRESIDENT
Welcome to a uniquely American place, a community college. Originally conceptual-ized
by Thomas Jefferson at the time of the birth of our country, the community college
has for over 100 years been a very important link to education and a vital point of service
for members of its community. Wilson Community College is a dynamic member of the
over 1,100 community colleges serving the United States and proud to be one of the 58
community colleges serving the State of North Carolina.
It is our purpose at Wilson Community College to be a partner with you in seeking
and accomplishing your training, learning, and educational goals. The College is here
to assist you in defining and refining those goals, finding pathways and providing tools
to meet them, and to help you discover what is already there, your innately unique and
thoroughly wonderful human potential.
This catalog will provide you with information on how to access and request these
services, as well as details on current curriculum offerings, course descriptions, financial
aid and many, many other services and programs designed by Wilson Community
College in response to the needs of members of our community.
Rusty Stephens, Ed. D.
President, Wilson Community College
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mr. E. Bruce Beasley III,
- Vice Chair
Mr. Jerry W. Dorsey
Ms. Patricia M. Fitch
Ms. Alice B. Freeman
Mr. Joseph A. Hartsfield
Mr. Kenneth A. Jones
Mr. Steven R. Leder
Mr. R. Tad Piner
Ms. Betty P. Putney
Mr. Grady M. "Bucky" Robbins
- Chair
Ms. Agnes M. Speight
Mr. David L. West
- SGA President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Ms. Catherine Andrews
Ms. Stephanie Barnard
Mr. Octavus Barnes
Mr. Charlie Bedgood IV
Mr. Chris Bolt
Mr. Fred Bunn
-Vice Chairman
Ms. Lisa Elmore
Mr. Marcus Fielding
- Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Anne Huitt-O’Hara
Mr. Bruce Jackson
Mr. Kenneth A. Jones
Mr. Steven Leder
Dr. Pierre Lemaire
Mr. James Powell
Mr. Tim Varnell
Mr. Chris Williford
- Chairman
Ms. Cynthia Wortham
Mr. Leslie T. Atkinson
Mr. Rob Boyette
Mr. Chris Hill
Ms. Bobbie D. Jones
- Vice Chair
Mr. Roger Lucas
Mr. Thomas Lucas
- Chair
Mr. R. Tad Piner
Ms. Denise Stinagle
- County Manager
NORTH CAROLINA STATE
BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Mr. K. Ray Bailey
- Vice Chair
The Honorable Janet Cowell
- Ex Officio
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford
The Honorable Dan Forest
- Ex Officio
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain
- Vice Chair
Mr. J. Wesley Fricks III
Mr. Clyde Higgs
Mr. Wade Bryan "Bobby" Irwin, Jr.
Mr. Matthew Jones
Ms. Janet K. Lowder
Dr. Linwood Powell
- Chair
Dr. Samuel Powell
Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland
Mr. Edward "Lynn" Raye
Dr. Darrell Saunders
Mr. Scott Shook
Mr. Jerry Vaughan
Ms. Ann H. Whitford
Dr. Chandler Willis
- President of the N4CSGA
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WILSON COUNTY
Board Members
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CALENDAR
2014-2015 INSTRUCTIONAL (CURRICULUM) CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER - 2014
Wednesday, August 13.....................................................................................Orientation/Registration
Thursday, August 14..................................................................................................Registration
Monday, August 18............................................................................................First Day of Class
Friday-Tuesday, August 15-19......................................... Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Wednesday, August 27............................................................................. Last Day to Request Refund
Monday, September 1 ........................................................... Labor Day Holiday (College closed)
Monday and Tuesday, October 6-7........................................Fall Break-No Curriculum Classes
Monday, October 27............................................Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 25-26...................................................... No Curriculum Classes
Thursday and Friday, November 27-28............................ Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
Monday-Friday, November 10-14 and November 17-21............Spring Semester Early Registration
Tuesday, December 16.........................................................................................Last Day of Class
SPRING SEMESTER - 2015
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 6-7 ...................................................................Orientation/ Registration
Thursday, January 8..............................................................................................First Day of Class
Thursday-Monday, January 8, 9, 12........................................... Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Monday, January 19......................................................................... Martin Luther King Holiday (College closed)
Tuesday, January 20........................................................................................ Last Day to Request Refund
Tuesday-Friday, March 10-13..............................................Spring Break-No Curriculum Classes
Monday, March 23...................................................Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Friday, April 3........................................................................................ Holiday (College closed)
Monday-Friday, April 6-10 and April 13-17….................. Summer Sem. Early Registration
Thursday, May 7.....................................................................................................Last Day of Class
Friday, May 15................................................................................................................Graduation
SUMMER SEMESTER - 2015
Thursday, May 14.......................................................................................Orientation/Registration
Monday, May 18..................................................................................................First Day of Class
Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19................................................ Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Thursday, May 21............................................................................... Last Day to Request Refund
Monday, May 25...............................................................Memorial Day Holiday (College closed)
Monday, June 29.......................................................Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Wednesday, July 1..................................................................................... No Curriculum Classes
Thursday, July 2........................................................ Independence Day Holiday (College closed)
Monday-Thursday, July 6-9 and July 13-16......................................... Fall Semester Early Registration
Thursday, July 30..................................................................................................Last Day of Class
NOTE: For energy saving purposes the College will be closed on Fridays May 15 - August 14.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT.................................................................................................................................... 2
BOARD MEMBERS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ACADEMIC CALENDAR.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
ABOUT THE COLLEGE ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Catalog Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Catalog Addenda.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Location..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Hours Of Operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
History....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Open Door Policy...................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Equal Opportunity Statement..................................................................................................................................................................................................8
The Foundation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Institutional Advancement......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Institutional Planning And Research.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Accreditations/Certifications/Approvals................................................................................................................................................................................9
Advisory Committees.............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Mission, Vision, Values.........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Performance Measures .........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Facilities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Faculty And Staff Honors.....................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Safety On Campus................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Crime Statistics Annual Report.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Commitment To Sustainability.............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Carbon Footprint...................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
ADMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Admissions Policies..............................................................................................................................................................................................................24
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................................... 28
FINANCIAL AID & VETERANS AFFAIRS............................................................................................................................ 30
Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs..........................................................................................................................................................................................30
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................................................... 39
Mission Statement.................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Career Development Services...............................................................................................................................................................................................39
Change of Personal Information...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
College Identification Number / Photo ID............................................................................................................................................................................39
Counseling............................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Disability Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Housing.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Orientation............................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Registration...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Residency for Tuition Purposes............................................................................................................................................................................................42
Retention...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Transfer – Access to Senior Colleges & Universities...........................................................................................................................................................43
Transcripts.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
TRIO / Academic Support....................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Tutoring.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................... 45
Student Fees and Expenses...................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Curriculum Tuition/Fees 2014-2015*...................................................................................................................................................................................45
Continuing Education Fees...................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Payment Policies...................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Financial Liability for Issued Tools & Equipment................................................................................................................................................................46
Refunds.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Outstanding Charges or Loans..............................................................................................................................................................................................47
Education Credits..................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
POLICIES................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Academic Dishonesty...........................................................................................................................................................................................................48
Academic Forgiveness Policy...............................................................................................................................................................................................49
Advisors................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
ATTENDANCE POLICIES..................................................................................................................................................................................................50
Audit Policy..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Catalog Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Children on Campus.............................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Communicable Disease Policy.............................................................................................................................................................................................51
Cooperative Education..........................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Copyright Laws.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Course Load..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Course/Curriculum Dismissal...............................................................................................................................................................................................53
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Course Prerequisite/Corequisite POLICY............................................................................................................................................................................53
Course Repeat Policy............................................................................................................................................................................................................53
COURSE Schedule Adjustment Period................................................................................................................................................................................54
Course Scheduling................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Credit By Examination.........................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Credits for Degree, Diploma and Certificate Courses..........................................................................................................................................................54
Disciplinary and Due Process Procedures............................................................................................................................................................................55
Distance Learning.................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Drop Procedure and Tuition Refund Policies.......................................................................................................................................................................64
Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy................................................................................................................................................................................64
Education Records (FERPA)................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Electronic Signature Policy...................................................................................................................................................................................................67
Emergency Calls and Messages............................................................................................................................................................................................67
Free Speech & Public Assembly on Campus........................................................................................................................................................................68
Grading System.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................68
Grade Appeals.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................69
Grades - Incomplete..............................................................................................................................................................................................................70
Grade Point Average (GPA)..................................................................................................................................................................................................70
Grade Reports/Corrections....................................................................................................................................................................................................70
Graduation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Graduation Honors................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Grievance POLICIES............................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Harassment Policy................................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Honors/Dean’s List...............................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Inclement Weather policy.....................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Independent Study Policy.....................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Intellectual Property Policy...................................................................................................................................................................................................75
Late Entry..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................75
Lost and Found.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Motor Vehicle Regulations...................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Parking Regulations..............................................................................................................................................................................................................76
ReinstateMENT to Class.......................................................................................................................................................................................................77
Solicitation of Business........................................................................................................................................................................................................77
Standards of Academic Progress...........................................................................................................................................................................................77
Student Right to Know.........................................................................................................................................................................................................78
Tobacco Use Policy...............................................................................................................................................................................................................78
CONTINUING EDUCATION.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Registration Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................79
Continuing Education Units..................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Grades And Ceus...................................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Continuing Education Areas Of Instruction..........................................................................................................................................................................80
Career Readiness Certificate ................................................................................................................................................................................................80
College And Career Readiness..............................................................................................................................................................................................80
Adult Secondary Education..................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Adult High School (Ahs) Program.......................................................................................................................................................................................80
High School Equivalency Diploma (Hsed) Program............................................................................................................................................................81
Adult Basic Education..........................................................................................................................................................................................................81
English Language Program...................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Community Service Programs..............................................................................................................................................................................................81
Small Business Center..........................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Customized Training Program..............................................................................................................................................................................................82
Career Readiness Certificate.................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Human Resources Development...........................................................................................................................................................................................82
Distance Learning In Continuing Education.........................................................................................................................................................................83
Occupational Extension........................................................................................................................................................................................................83
CURRICULUM.......................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Curriculum Programs of Instruction.....................................................................................................................................................................................84
General Education Competencies and Outcomes.................................................................................................................................................................84
ASSOCIATE DEGREES............................................................................................................................................................ 85
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree - Code A10100..................................................................................................................................................................85
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - Code A10400.............................................................................................................................................................87
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE CURRICULA .............................................................................................. 89
DIPLOMA CURRICULA......................................................................................................................................................... 122
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................................. 138
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 146
INSTITUTIONAL PERSONNEL............................................................................................................................................ 200
CAMPUS MAPS...................................................................................................................................................................... 207
INDEX...................................................................................................................................................................................... 209
NOTES...................................................................................................................................................................................... 220
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About the College
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
CATALOG INTRODUCTION
This catalog is designed to serve primarily as a reference guide to Wilson Community College. It describes
educational programs, admissions requirements and procedures, facilities, student activities, student development,
and College personnel.
Material contained herein is subject to change without notice and should not be regarded as a bind-ing
obligation on the College or State. Changes in the policy of the North Carolina State Board of Community
Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, or in local conditions may make some alterations
necessary in curricula, fees, and other areas. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconveniences such
changes might create for students.
CATALOG ADDENDA
Occasionally, it becomes necessary to change College policies and procedures during an academic year. When
such changes would necessitate changes to the College catalog and/or Student Handbook, those changes will be
announced and disseminated on the College website at www.wilsoncc.edu.
LOCATION
The main campus of Wilson Community College is located at 902 Herring Avenue, Wilson, North Carolina. It
is just off U.S. Highway 301 and is easily accessible from N.C. Highway 58, U.S. Highway 264, and I-95. Maps
are provided at the back of this catalog for your convenience.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The College's normal hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. on Fridays during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer semester, the College schedule
varies and the College may be closed on Fridays. The College may operate on some Saturdays and Sundays for
specific courses and/or programs or activities. Students are encouraged to call for more information.
Student Development offices are staffed Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; and 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Fridays for the fall and spring semesters. For the
summer semester, the College operates on a four-day schedule and is closed on Friday.
HISTORY
Wilson Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. Established in
1958 as Wilson Industrial Education Center, it is one of the system's oldest institutions. From its inception, it has
offered quality education to those who have enrolled in its programs. The first classes began September 29, 1958
in the Coon High School Annex. Construction began on the first building on the current site in 1958. In 1964,
the State Board of Education granted authority to award the Associate in Applied Science Degree and the school
name was changed to Wilson County Technical Institute.
As enrollment increased, alterations were made and an automotive shop and a welding classroom-laboratory
building were completed. In 1969, both enrollment and staff increased as the Institute responded to the demand
for technical education. During the same year, the Institute was accredited by the Southern Association of Col-leges
and Schools. Grants totaling $1 million were received and Buildings J and D were occupied in 1970. In
1971, following the death of the Institute's first president, Salvatore DelMastro, Dr. Ernest B. Parry was appointed
president. He served until his retirement in July 1982 when Dr. Frank L. Eagles was appointed president. Dr.
Eagles served as president until his retirement in September 2003 when Dr. Rusty Stephens became the fourth
president of the College.
From 1971 to the present, Wilson Community College has received federal and state grants enabling it to pro-vide
additional services such as a program for counseling and tutoring disadvantaged and academically deprived
students, a program for the “hardcore” unemployed, classroom training in Adult Basic Education, and a method
of upgrading the Heavy Equipment program.
During the period 1977-78, Buildings G and L were built. Building G made possible significant improve-ments
in both student life and the educational program. Included in the structure are a student lounge complex,
bookstore, classrooms, labs and faculty offices. Building L provides an environment for instruction in the repair of
8 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 diesel powered vehicles. An administrative and classroom building, Building B, connecting existing Buildings A
and C, was built in the spring of 1986. Building K, which contains sewing and crafts and facilities for the pottery/
ceramics classes, was opened in 1989. In 1997, the Salvatore DelMastro auditorium was completed (Building E)
allowing the old auditorium to be converted to additional library facilities. Building M, completed in 2000, is a
welding facility, and in 2003 the new Frank L. Eagles Community Business Center addition to Building G was
completed, adding much needed meeting rooms and classrooms to the College facilities.
The name was officially changed to Wilson Technical Community College in 1989. In 1993, the Department
of Community Colleges granted the College the authority to award the Associate in Arts degree. The courses
required for this degree parallel the first two years of those offered by four-year colleges and universities. In 1997,
the College converted from the quarter system to the semester system. This change was made in the entire North
Carolina Community College System to enhance the transferability of students to four-year institutions.
Since 1997, the College has experienced extraordinary student growth and continues to serve as a major
source of education and training for the workforce in Wilson County. In 2007, the official name of the College
was changed to Wilson Community College. In 2008 the College celebrated its 50th year of serving the Wilson
community, and opened a new student center. This new building has set the pace for a new direction for the
College as it strives to be a leader in the use of environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable programs.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
The College adheres to the OPEN DOOR POLICY of the North Carolina Community College System. Any
person, whether a high school graduate, or non-graduate who is eighteen years old or older, and who is able to
profit from further formal education, will be served by the institution. The OPEN DOOR POLICY does not mean
that there are no restrictions on admission to specified curricula. Students are assisted in selecting programs that
serve their needs and objectives in life, consistent with their background, aptitudes, and interests. The restrictions
on admission are flexible enough to allow students opportunities to improve their educational status. Preparatory
studies are provided for students who lack skills necessary for admission to their chosen programs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The College affirms its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity. Accordingly, the College will direct
good faith efforts toward the provision of equal rights and privileges for all individuals involved in the educational
community. The College will not discriminate in any way because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,
age, disability, political affiliation, or belief.
Any student or applicant who believes that discrimination or any form of harassment has limited his/
her opportunity at Wilson Community College, or any individual who desires more information con-cerning
this policy, should contact the Dean of Student Development.
THE FOUNDATION
The Wilson Community College Foundation Inc. was established in 1981 as a non-profit organization charged
with the mission of promoting the general welfare of Wilson Community College through the solicitation of gifts
and bequests, from individuals, corporations and other foundations to meet the financial needs of the College not
provided for by traditional funding sources. The majority of funds raised are distributed to our students through
scholarships that directly aid them with their education. Other funds are given as project and mini-grants to help
fund professional development for faculty and staff. Students interested in scholarship opportunities can receive
an application through the Financial Aid Office.
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
This office, managed by the director, is responsible for College publicity, including internal and external com-munications,
and increasing public awareness of the College and its programs. The director oversees both the
advertising and promotional printing programs and exercises editorial control over all publicity and promotional
materials.
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INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH
To ensure the effectiveness of programs and services fulfilling the College mission, the office of Institutional
Effectiveness provides guidance for the College's ongoing, integrated, and institution-wide research-based planning
and evaluation process, provides research services for administrative decision making as well as program/service
area reviews, and ensures the College community remains current on the requirements of its accrediting agency.
ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS
Wilson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges
at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
Wilson Community College.
The College is also recognized and approved by:
	 • The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
	 • The North Carolina Community College System
	 • The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Education programs are approved by:
	 • The North Carolina Board of Nursing
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by:
	 • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the
	 	 Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
	 (ARC/STSA): 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 phone 727-210-2350.
The Paralegal Technology Program is designated as a qualified paralegal studies program by:
	 • The North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification.
WCC’s Continuing Education Division is certified and/or approved by:
	 • NC Department of Health and Human Services (Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide Refresher)
	 • NC Board of Nursing (Nurse Aide II)
	 • NC Office of Emergency Services (EMT Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic and Con Ed)
	 • NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission ( B.L.E.T., Radar Certification and
	 	 Instructor Training)
• NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission (Detention Officer)
• NC Fire and Rescue Commission (Fire/Rescue Training)
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Local Advisory Committees are an important element in the operation of the College. These committees are
composed of representatives from secondary and post-secondary schools, local industries, businesses, manage-ment,
labor, service trades, community organizations, alumni, and students. The purpose of the advisory com-mittees
is to provide a link between the College and the community through which its activities may be coordi-nated.
Advisory Committees counsel and advise the College regarding the improvement of its occupational and
continuing education programs in an effort to meet the needs of the community. A committee is formed to serve
each occupational program or group of related programs so that current information and relevant advice will be
constantly available to the instructors and administrators in each program area. Committees meet annually and
at other times as needed. The College is thus served by community leaders in its endeavor to maintain current,
relevant programs of instruction.
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10 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 MISSION, VISION, VALUES
Mission Statement
Wilson Community College provides opportunities for academic excellence, student success, workforce
development, community partnerships, and responsible stewardship.
(approved by the Board of Trustees November 11, 2013)
Vision Statement
Wilson Community College is a comprehensive community institution of higher education committed to
enriching and empowering the lives of individuals through high quality and accessible educational opportuni-ties
that promote academic excellence, student success, workforce development, community partnerships, and
responsible stewardship.
A commitment to shared values guides Wilson Community College. These values flow from the mission
and vision of the College and influence the planning process by guiding decisions, shaping policies, and directing
courses of action.
Value One: Lifelong Learning
• Wilson Community College is committed to fostering opportunities for learning that continue for a lifetime.
The College seeks to expand non-traditional instructional delivery methods, affording students more oppor-tunities
to advance their education. The College continues to explore new ways to encourage those in need
of literacy education and involves industry leaders in program development to ensure students are prepared
for an ever-changing workplace.
• Lifelong learning empowers individuals to master skills necessary for success. Lifelong learning and the teach-ing
models that support it have also been shown to promote societal openness, provide greater involvement in
peaceful political discourse, and be a limiting factor in the gap that separates the world's haves and have-nots.
• Lifelong learning and innovations in teaching are inextricably linked; this new style of meeting the willing
learners where they are facilitates opportunities and removes barriers to the educational process. Innovations
in teaching provide exposure to the skills that foster learning, including developing a mindset for inquiry,
experimentation, and renewal.
Value Two: Community
• Wilson Community College values the sense of community within the organization and also the community
at large. The College regards itself as a family unit that provides support and encouragement. This creates
a nurturing environment where students want to learn, where employees want to work, and where everyone
feels respected and valued.
• As a vital member of the larger community, the College acknowledges the importance of service and en-courages
employees to actively participate in the community. It supports an atmosphere of involvement in
community activities and an attitude of giving to meet community needs.
Value Three: Sustainability
• Wilson Community College embraces its role as a partner in meeting state, national, and global needs and is
positioning itself as a leader in sustainability. Sustainability is an approach to life in which resources (envi-ronmental,
economic, and social) are used to meet current needs while ensuring that future generations have
those same resources to meet their needs. It strives to meet the needs for new and developing jobs address-ing
the issues of sustainability and promoting the stewardship of resources, the environment, and economic
development.
• Science and technology are driving forces of the future. Through the development of sustainable curricula
and programs, the College's "growing green" philosophy is entering new and challenging fields to develop a
knowledge base, essential skills, and actions to put theory into practice.
• Sustainability awareness is promoted through the efforts of students, employees, and community leaders. The
College studies economic and environmental issues that impact operations and engages in activities that are
economically and environmentally sound. The College encourages the use of energy conservation, recycling,
and the use of sustainable practices in the construction of facilities and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
The College seeks to have sustainability as a factor in planning and decisions at all levels.
Value Four: Leadership
• Wilson Community College is committed to developing a climate conducive to the flowering of effective
leadership which envisions leaders as servants first, whose core focus is on the growth and development of
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those around them through a positive nurturing approach. Characteristics of a leader include professionalism,
integrity, mutual respect, and responsibility.
• Professionalism is manifested in attitude and behavior; not just knowing how to do one's job, but also dem-onstrating
a willingness to learn, share, and cooperate.
• The College's integrity is held in the highest regard. Through positive role modeling, the College promotes
high ethical and moral standards, and endeavors to instill those principles in its employees and students.
• Mutual respect is important in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. The College benefits from a
sense of respect for oneself and others. An atmosphere of respect is shared and encouraged between employ-ees,
students, and the community.
• Each employee takes responsibility for their role in furthering the College's mission. Employees are proactive
in maintaining a nurturing environment where student success is the primary focus.
Value Five: Scholarship
• Wilson Community College values scholarship and is committed to providing professional and scholarly ac-tivities
that support its mission. The College defines scholarship as knowledge acquired in a variety of ways,
through research, practice, and teaching. Scholarship involves organizing information and knowledge into a
logical framework that allows for clear and cohesive sharing. The College realizes it is the responsibility of
all who pursue scholarship to recognize that the ultimate goal of knowledge is wisdom.
• The College encourages scholarship through education, which enables faculty to be learned and current in
their disciplines. Education involves not only the transmission of knowledge, but also the stimulation of ac-tive
learning. Students are encouraged to become leaders and critical thinkers, who will be self-actualized to
continue in the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
• The College also promotes the implementation of scholarship. This process connects learning across the
disciplines in an integrative and inclusive manner. This cross-curricula approach is designed to bridge the
gaps that sometimes occur when disciplines are treated as stand-alone entities.
• The College recognizes that there are some dimensions of scholarship that are universal and apply to all
employees such as conducting research, being knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, keeping abreast
of developments in their field, and adhering to the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of their work.
Value Six: Accessibility and Affordability
• Wilson Community College values accessible and affordable programs and services. The College embraces
the open door philosophy, which allows easy access to its offerings. The relatively low cost of attending a
community college helps to ensure that pursuing an education remains affordable.
• The College remains accessible through the establishment of a welcoming environment, by providing appro-priate
support, respect, and appreciation for diverse needs. Through creative risk-taking and use of resources
and services, the College becomes a venue for excellence in education and a model of accessibility.
• Affordability makes an educational experience possible. Affordable programs and services provide access
to higher education for people of all socio-economic levels, giving them the opportunity to improve their
economic situation. These opportunities empower them to pursue their goals.
• The College strives to maintain accessible and affordable education for all who desire it. Commitment to
accessibility and affordability help make the College a preferred choice for higher education.
Value Seven: Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Wilson Community College values diversity, those traits which make a person unique. The College relies on
the abilities, talents, and leadership of its diverse members to fulfill its mission. This philosophy of inclusive-ness
strengthens the College.
• Diversity can refer to gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic
status, or age, but can also reflect societal changes. The College can improve and prosper to become a suc-cessful
center of learning by ensuring every person is valued and appreciated.
• The College embraces diversity and inclusiveness as evidenced by the policies adopted by the Board of
Trustees and procedures adopted by Administration. Further, the College strives to reflect diversity through
its recruitment and retention activities. By doing so, the College empowers students and staff, harnesses
potential, increases productivity and efficiency, and accomplishes its mission.
• The College is committed to creating an environment of diversity and inclusiveness by respecting and ap-preciating
individual differences. Within this environment, the College must treat all individuals equitably.
This is accomplished by protecting individual rights and treating members with courtesy and respect with the
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12 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 intent of improving morale and preserving individuality. The College and the larger community benefit from
the results of a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
Value Eight: Research, Assessment, and Collaboration
• Wilson Community College values research, assessment, and collaboration expressed through a proactive
sharing and cooperation.
• Research contributes to the growth of human knowledge in both academic and nonacademic areas. Research
can lead to new techniques, technologies, and methods of providing instruction and services. Employees are
encouraged to continually research their practices to ensure that the mission of the College is met. The College
supports employees by providing opportunities and means of investigation through professional develop-ment,
seminars, conferences, and additional training. Free and open inquiry should be the first and foremost
objective of all learning, no matter where the inquiry may lead. This is essential to producing well-informed,
independent thinkers whether they are employees or students.
• Assessment of programs and services generates data used to identify strengths and opportunities for improve-ment.
By using the results of systematic assessment, employees can determine what methods work best to
carry out their responsibilities. Once data is collected and analyzed, action plans are developed to strengthen
existing programs and services and to develop new ones. The College also embraces the concept of evaluation
and rewards. Employees are recognized for their accomplishments, creativity, and contributions to scholar-ship
as they relate to the mission of the College. The criteria for evaluation accommodate both the talents of
the employees and the needs of the College. The criteria allow for changes in the personal and professional
growth of employees over the course of their career.
• Working with others through collaboration provides the foundation for investigation and assessment. Cross-curricula
collaboration creates cohesive instructional programs. Campus wide collaboration enhances both
programs and services to ensure the College fulfills its mission. In addition the College encourages employees
to develop working relationships with the community and their colleagues across the state.
• The College is a system that evolves to meet current and future needs. Growth and renewal enable the Col-lege
to remain current, engaging, and relevant. Through research, assessment, and collaboration the College
becomes an empowered community.
Value Nine: Technology
• Wilson Community College values technology as a tool for enhancing instruction, expanding the availability
of education, expediting employee tasks, and improving the local community. The College recognizes tech-nology
is advancing rapidly and is used in almost every aspect of daily living.
• The College incorporates technology as a method of enhancing instruction. Students, regardless of curricula,
are exposed to emerging technologies that can enhance their daily lives and career paths. They are equipped
with the knowledge they need to implement appropriate technologies in the community, thereby establishing
a direct link between the classroom, the workforce, and personal enrichment.
• The College expands the availability of education by employing modern technology for distance education
programs. By utilizing interactive course management delivery systems, it is possible to use the full potential
of technology as a means of instruction. The use of distance education makes it possible for the College to
provide students from around the world an opportunity to receive an education.
• The College is committed to providing the most recent technology to its employees to ensure that the opera-tions
of the College are carried out efficiently. Access to new technologies allows employees the opportunity
to grow and increases productivity, thus enhancing employee morale and the success of the College in fulfill-ing
its mission.
• The College provides the community access to technology, which they might not otherwise have. This reduces
the digital divide and enables the community to learn and thrive in the emerging global economy.
Summary
Commitment to these values allow Wilson Community College to provide accessible, student-centered
academic and personal enrichment opportunities to enhance lifelong learning through college transfer, technical,
vocational, and adult education programs.
(approved by the Board of Trustees August 28, 2006)
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
In February 1999, the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges adopted performance measures
for accountability. Wilson Community College's performance is listed below.
2013 Critical Success Factors for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
	
	
	
	
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Progress in Basic Skills 			 51.2% 20.6% 41.0% 41.5% 58.2%
Percentage of students who progress as
	
	
defined by an educational functioning level.
GED Pass Rate 			 82.0% 49.3% 71.1% 69.6% 74.5%
Percentage of students taking at least one
GED test during a program year who receive a
	
	
GED diploma during the program year.
	
	
Developmental English Subsequent Success 		 74.9% 45.2% 63.7% 64.5% 46.2%
Percentage of previous developmental English
and/or reading students who successfully
complete a credit English course with a grade
of “C” or better upon the first attempt.
Developmental Math Subsequent Success 		 75.4% 47.5% 64.8% 64.1% 72.2%
Percentage of previous developmental math
	
	
students who successfully complete a credit math
course with a “C” or better upon the first attempt.
First Year Progression 			 74.6% 53.2% 67.7% 67.5% 68.8%
Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking
	
	
students attempting at least twelve hours
within their first academic year who
successfully complete (“P”, “C” or better) at
least twelve of those hours
Curriculum Curriculum Completion 			 45.6 % 28.6 % 41.6 % 41.1 % 39.5%
Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking
students who graduate, transfer, or are still
enrolled with 36 hours after six years.
	
	
	
Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 		 91.7 % 71.0 % 85.0 % 86.9 % 78.5%
Aggregate institutional passing rate of first time
test-takers on licensure and certification exams.
Exams included in this measure are state
mandated exams which candidates must pass
before becoming active practitioners.
	
College Transfer Performance 			 93.6 % 71.2 % 86.7 % 87.6 % 90.9%
Among community college associate degree
completers and those who have completed 30
	
	
or more credit hours who transfer to a four-year
university or college, the percentage who earn a
GPA of 2.00 or better after two consecutive semesters
within the academic year at the transfer institution.
Total standards met = 8 of 8
*For exceptional performance, the college will have no exam with a passing rate less than 70%.
**For exceptional performance, meet or exceed the aggregate performance of native UNC sophomores and jubiors,
which is 87% for this year.
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NCCCS
Goal
NCCCS
Totals
WCC
Results
NCCCS
College
Mean
NCCCS
Baseline
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FACILITIES
The College’s main campus consists of a thirteen building complex situated over thirty-five acres.
Building A: Buildings and Grounds/Maintenance, Conference Room, Information Technology
	 Classrooms: Electrical Installation, HVAC, Literacy:
	 Adult Basic Education, Adult High School, High School Equivalency.
Building B: President, Vice President of Instruction and Student Development, Continuing Education,
	
Receptionist/Switchboard
	 Classrooms: General Education
Building C: Institutional Advancement, Human Resources, Student Support Services, Upward Bound
	 Institutional Effectiveness
	 Classrooms: General Education
Building D: Library, Archives,
	 Classrooms: Human Resources Development, Fire Protection, Interpreter Education,
	 Community Spanish Interpreter, Early Childhood
Building E: DelMastro Auditorium, classrooms
Building F: Business Office, Cashier, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, Registration,
	 Financial Aid, Student Development, Placement Testing, Career Center, Conference Room,
	 Small Business Center, Sustainability Center
Building G: Bookstore, Student Lounge, SGA Office, College Café, Frank L. Eagles Community
Business Center
	 Classrooms: Accounting, Biology/Chemistry, Business Administration, Computer Labs,
	 Computer Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Information Systems Security,
	 Mechanical Engineering, Medical Office Administration, Networking Technology,
Nursing, Office Administration, Paralegal, Simulation & Game Development,
Surgical Technology
Building H: Print Shop, Graphic Design
Building I: Purchasing
Building J: Wilson Early College Academy
	 Classrooms: Basic Law Enforcement Training
Building K: Continuing Education Classes
	 Classrooms: Art, Sewing Lab, Specialty Training, Culinary Arts
Building L: Classrooms: Advanced Transportation Technologies
Building M: Classrooms: Welding Technology
Off Campus: Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Training Center: 3997 Ward Blvd.
	 NOTE: The Lee Campus is anticipated to be open in the second half of 2014.
All classrooms are well lighted and are air-conditioned for year-round comfort. Laboratories and shop facili-ties
are well equipped, well lighted and properly ventilated. A continuous program of upgrading instructional
equipment and tools assures that student skills transfer easily into business and industry. Other required facilities
are made available by leasing arrangements, various community agencies and local governments.
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Bookstore
The Bookstore, located in Building G, carries a variety of supplies and textbooks. Hours of operation are
Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., and 8:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday. Summer hours may vary; please call (252) 291-1195 for summer hours. The Bookstore
has an extended schedule during registration periods. The prices of textbooks are held to a minimum. Students
may purchase used books when available from the Bookstore. A rental option is now available. Miscellaneous
supplies required in various courses are available in the Bookstore. Wilson Community College insignia clothing
is also sold in the Bookstore.
Students should make sure they have purchased the correct books before writing in them as book returns and
exchanges are limited. Please be aware that not all instructors use the same textbook for the same course.
New books may be returned for full credit and/or exchange: (1) within the first 10 college business days of the
semester or, if the book is purchased after this point in the semester, within three business days, (2) only if the
student has a valid cash register receipt, (3) only if the book has not been marked in or damaged in any manner,
(4) only of the book with software has not been removed from shrink-wrap or software package opened and, (5)
books purchased after the 10th college business day, may be returned only within 3 business days with a valid
cash register receipt and in perfect, new condition. Shrink wrap must not be removed or software package opened.
Used books may be returned for full credit or exchange: (1) within the first 10 college business days of the
semester or, if the book is purchased after this point in the semester, within three business days, (2) only if a drop
slip is provided or the class is canceled, (3) only if the student has a valid cash register receipt and, (4) books pur-chased
after the 10th college business day, may be returned only within 3 business days with a valid cash register
receipt and in perfect, new condition. Shrink wrap must not be removed or software package opened. No refund
on supply items. Refund dates are subject to change to correspond to tuition refund dates established by the North
Carolina General Assembly. Rental book returns must be made by the student to the commercial vendor.
Refund decisions made by the bookstore staff may be appealed to the College business office. See bookstore
manager for an appeal form. Other concerns related to the bookstore should be directed to the Dean of Student
Development.
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the College is required to share required textbook infor-mation
with students at the time they register for classes. This information includes the ISBN number and retail
price. If the ISBN number is not available, the College must provide the author, title, publisher, and copyright
date. This information can be found on the College website www.wilsoncc.edu.
Student Lounge
The College provides a modern student lounge in Building G with food facilities. Vending service is com-mercially
pre-packaged. Microwave ovens are available for warming foods. Refunds for vending machine items
are the responsibility of the commercial vending service provider. Note: The College Cafe is expected to be open
by Fall 2014.
Library
The College Library, located in Building D, offers students, college instructors, and the local community
access to books, periodicals and DVDs. Nationwide cooperative lending agreements supplement the Library’s
book collection, allowing users to request books from other libraries. In addition, Internet-based databases such
as NCLive offer current information on a wide range of topics. NCLive access is available to current college
students either on-campus or from any computer with Internet access. Passwords to any Library database are
available upon student request by contacting the Library staff.
The print and audiovisual resources housed in the Library are indexed in an online catalog available in-house
or on the college online website. This database allows the user to search the Library’s collection by title, author,
or subject. The Library’s collection includes over 33,000 books and over 1,300 DVDs.
The library has 13 computers available for both students (with a Wilson Community College Student ID)
and community users with library ID. Printing is available for a minimum charge. In addition, a coin-operated
photocopier is available during library hours.
Library hours are usually Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Summer hours vary. For user convenience, Library hours are
always posted on the college website www.wilsoncc.edu as well as posted on the Library doors in Building D.
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2014 Jim Egerton
2013 Brandon Craft
2012 Suzanne Flynt
2011 Billie Evans
2010 Debby Skinner
2009 Dawn Watson
2008 Angela Herring
2007 Ruth Barnes
2006 Kim Cockrell
2005 Debbie Batts
2004 Wendy Grode
2003 Trish Grand-Holsten
2002 Anna Proctor
2001 Lonnie Chase
2000 Kay Brown
1999 Kim Watson
1998 Wendy H. Bailey
1997 Roger A. Bynum
1996 Joseph D. Weber
1995 Susan E. Kidd
1994 Robert D. Holsten
1993 Roger Perry
1992 Tara C. Rich
1991 Lorraine H. Raper
1990 Thomas H. Steele, Jr.
1989 L. Royce Pittman
1988 J. Miller Thomas
1987 Renee G. Batts
1986 James T. Lamm
1985 Paul L. Brinkley
1984 Jane V. Strickland
1983 L. Keith Ross
TEACHER
OF THE YEAR
STAFF PERSON
OF THE YEAR
2013 Jessica Jones
2012 Amanda Nichols
2011 Sandra Lackner
2010 Jennifer Davis
2009 Carr Lester Harris
2008 Lisa Shearin
2007 Lou Parker
2006 Denise Moore
2005 Karen Wingfield
2004 Donna Turner
2003 Hadie Horne
2002 Kathy Boykin
2001 Phil Farinholt
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FACULTY AND STAFF HONORS
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SAFETY ON CAMPUS
Campus Safety Information
Wilson Community College is committed to preserving a safe and secure environment for learning and working.
Safety is everyone's responsibility and all persons on campus are encouraged and expected to report any threat or
perceived threat to the health and welfare of any student, faculty or staff member, visitor, or guest of the College.
The campus is protected by the Wilson Community College Police Department with the assistance of officers
from the Wilson Police Department through a mutual memorandum of understanding. The Wilson Community
College Police Department is a certified sworn Law Enforcement agency, and as such, employs a professional
police staff to protect human life and property, deter criminal activity, ensure public safety, and provide for an
academic environment that is conducive to learning.
Police officers patrol the campus on a regular basis, and in addition to police responsibilities, they are in
charge of the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors. Wilson Community College police of-ficers
are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, just as any municipal police or sheriff's
department. These officers have jurisdiction on all property owned, leased or controlled by Wilson Community
College. The officers are authorized to enforce federal, state and local laws as well as certain campus policies.
The Wilson Community College Police Department cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement
agencies on law enforcement matters.
Individuals on campus are expected to assume reasonable responsibilities for their personal safety. By using
common sense and safety practices such as reporting suspicious activities, keeping money, books, valuables, and
other personal items protected, locking car and office doors when leaving, wearing safety belts, observing speed
limits, and generally being alert to personal welfare, the campus will be safer for everyone. All Wilson Community
College police officers and Wilson Police Department officers and other county sworn officers have been given
the authority to control access and to patrol the facilities. Failure to leave the premises when instructed to do so
may result in being charged with trespassing (G.S. 14-159.13).
You may contact the WCC Chief of Police at (252) 246-1215 to obtain security policies and procedures or
to ask questions or express concerns. In the event of an emergency you may contact the switchboard operator by
dialing "0" from a campus phone or by picking up an emergency phone located in every classroom.
The College will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence (as that term
is defined in section 16 of title 18, the United States Code), or a non-forcible sex offense, the results of any dis-ciplinary
proceeding conducted by the College against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or
offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall
be treated as the alleged victim for purposes of this paragraph.
Campus Safety Procedures
The College has established the following campus safety procedures to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclo-sure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, otherwise known as the Clery Act. The WCC
Chief of Police has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Clery Act.
The College has developed emergency response and campus evacuation procedures and shall disclose such
in response to a significant and emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or
safety of students or employees occurring on the campus. Building evacuation plans are posted in each building
and Emergency Information Guides are posted in each room where people can gather on campus. The College
conducts emergency response exercises each year including tests of campus emergency notification systems. Each
College department has developed contingency and business continuity plans for their stall and area of responsibility.
A. Timely Warnings
In the event that a situation arises that, in the judgment of the WCC Police Department, constitutes an ongo-ing
or continuing threat, a campus wide alert “timely warning” will be issued using the Emergency Broadcast
System. The alert will also be posted on the College’s e-mail system to students, faculty, and staff and will also
be posted on the College's website.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the WCC Police
Department.
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The WCC Police Department prepares this report to comply with the Clery Act. The full text of this report
can be located on our website at www.wilsoncc.edu. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law
enforcement agencies surrounding our campus, our security officers, the WCC Chief of Police and their designees.
Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics include those reported to security officers, designated campus
officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Each year, an e-mail notification that provides the Web site to ac-cess
this report will be sent to all currently enrolled curriculum students, faculty, and staff. A partial version of the
report is available in the catalog and information on how prospective students can obtain a copy of the report will
be published in the class schedule. Copies of the report may be obtained at the WCC Police Department (Room
D-103) or by calling (252) 246-1393. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from Human Resources office.
C. Reporting of Criminal Offenses
If you see a crime in progress or behavior which you suspect is criminal, or are yourself a victim of a crime,
report it as soon as possible by calling the switchboard from an emergency marked phone. When calling from a
cell phone or other non-campus phone, call (252) 291-1195. Any suspicious activity or person seen in the park-ing
lots or loitering around vehicles, inside buildings, or any area immediately adjacent to the campus should be
reported to the WCC Police Department at (252) 246-1393. In addition you may report a crime to the following
College officials and they will ensure assistance is provided:
1. WCC Chief of Police (252) 246-1393, Room D-103
2. Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services (252) 246-1221, Room F-104
3. Vice President of Instruction and Student Development (252) 246-1290, Room B-101a
4. Dean of Student Development (252) 246-1275, Room F-100h
5. Dean of Continuing Education and Sustainability (252) 246-1254, Room B-106a
6. Evening Director Dial "0"
Students, employees, community members, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety
related incidents to the College switchboard and/or the WCC Chief of Police as soon as possible. All crimes on
campus are investigated by campus security when it is deemed appropriate. The safety of our campus is of the
utmost importance. Any threat, circumstance, or condition you feel is worthy of reporting will be investigated
and taken seriously. All incident reports concerning students are forwarded to the Dean of Student Development.
All incident reports concerning employees are forwarded to the Director of Human Resources. Crimes should
be reported to the WCC Chief of Police to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing
timely warning notices to the community when appropriate. The College does not allow voluntary, confidential
reporting of on-campus criminal activity. All qualified crimes are investigated and reported.
D. Access Policy
During normal business hours (Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters; summer hours vary), the College will be open to students, parents,
employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non-business hours, access to all College facilities is by key
if issued, or by admittance via campus security.
Emergencies may necessitate changes or alterations to any posted schedule. The WCC Police Department and
the Security Committee semi-annually examine security issues such as landscaping, locks, alarms, and lighting.
E. Campus Security Authority and Jurisdiction
Campus police officers have complete police authority to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts
on campus and areas immediately adjacent to the campus. If a student or employee commits a minor offense
involving College rules and regulations, campus security officers may refer the individual for disciplinary action.
All campus police officers are sworn law enforcement agents who work closely with local, state, and federal
law enforcement agencies.
F. Security Awareness Programs
During “new student” orientation, students are informed of campus safety initiatives. Students are told about
crime on campus and in areas adjacent to the campus. Similar information is presented to new employees.
Periodically during the academic year, the WCC Chief of Police, in cooperation with other College organiza-tions
and departments, may present crime prevention, personal safety awareness sessions, and critical incident
exercises which provide strategies, practice and tips on how to protect yourself from crimes. A common theme
of all awareness and crime prevention programs is to encourage students and employees to be aware of their
responsibility for their own security and the security of others. In addition, information is disseminated to students
and employees through security alert postings, tips on the College website, and announcements through e-mail
or campus bulletins.
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G. Criminal Activity Off Campus
Campus police do not provide law enforcement services to off-campus activities on behalf of the College.
The College campus is protected by the Wilson Community College Police Department with assistance of
officers from the Wilson Police Department through a mutual memorandum of understanding. The College does
not allow voluntary, confidential reporting of on-campus criminal activity. All qualified crimes are investigated
and reported.
H. Crime Awareness and Campus Security
Wilson Community College is required by federal law to collect and report certain information concerning
campus and community crime and security. This information is prepared, published, and made available to all
current students and employees on the College website at www.wilsoncc.edu , and to any applicant for enroll-ment
or employment, upon request. The College will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a
crime of violence (as the term is defined in section 16 of title 18, the United States Code), or a non-forcible sex
offense, the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the College against a student who is the alleged
perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of such crime or offense, the
next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged vicitm for these purposes.
I. Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
In compliance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, individuals may request information on registered
sex offenders at http://sexoffender.ncdoj.gov or by calling the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 237-2118.
J. Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, it is the
policy of this College that the use, possession, distribution, manufacture, or dispensation of illicit drugs and
alcoholic beverages on College property or as part of any College sponsored activity are prohibited. The term
“illicit drugs” can include any drug listed in G.S. 90-89 through G.S. 90-94. The term “alcoholic beverage” can
include any beverage listed in G.S. 18B-101.
Any employee or student who engages in any of these prohibited actions on College property or at a College
sponsored activity will be subject to sanctions which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Penalties may be
imposed ranging from written warnings, mandatory counseling or rehabilitation, up to and including termination
of employment or expulsion from the College. Any infraction which is also a violation of federal, state, or local
law will be reported to local law enforcement authorities. Legal sanctions for violations of federal, state, or local
laws can include, but are not limited to, fines and prison sentences. The legal consequences of violating federal
and state laws regarding drugs and alcohol can be severe, including imprisonment, fines, court costs, manda-tory
community service, loss of eligibility for some state licenses, loss of driving privileges, increased insurance
premiums, ineligibility for certain jobs, and possible loss of eligibility for financial aid. For more information,
see the following websites: www.ncabc.com, www.nccrimecontrol.org, and www.drugs.health.gov.
Any such person charged with a violation of this policy may be suspended from enrollment or employment
before initiation or completion of disciplinary proceedings, if, after an appropriate pre-termination inquiry, the
College determines that the continued presence of such person within the College community would constitute
a clear and immediate danger to the health or welfare of other members of the community.
The College maintains information on its drug-free awareness program in the office of the Human Resources
Manager, the office of the College Police Chief, and the office of the Dean of Student Development. This informa-tion,
also available on the College website, includes the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the
abuse of alcohol which can include, but are not limited to; sleep disorders, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular
disease, respiratory problems, and death. The use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol can also be a danger in the
workplace or academic environment creating problems of tardiness, absenteeism, and poor performance.
The College does not have a program of drug counseling, rehabilitation or an employee assistance program.
However, people experiencing problems with illicit drugs or alcohol abuse are encouraged to voluntarily seek
counseling or treatment programs and may seek information regarding local off-campus services in the Student
Development Office.
Wilson Community College will conduct a biennial review of its drug-free awareness program to determine
its effectiveness and implement changes as needed. The biennial review will also ensure that sanctions for viola-tions
of this policy are consistently enforced.
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20 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 K. Emergency Signals and Procedures
Each classroom and office has emergency instructions posted and marked "Emergency" telephones are located
in all campus classrooms. These emergency phones automatically dial the switchboard operator when lifted off
their cradle. These phones should only be used when you witness a crime in progress, medical emergency, or
behavior which you believe could result in death or serious bodily harm.
In the event of an emergency, an appropriate course of action and instructions will be announced using the
Emergency Broadcast System.
The College has developed emergency response and campus evacuation procedures and shall disclose such
in response to a significant and emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or
safety of students or employees occurring on the campus. Building evacuation plans are posted in each building
and Emergency Information Guides are posted is each room where people can gather on campus. The College
conducts emergency response exercises each year including tests of campus emergency notification systems.
Each College department has developed contingency and business continuity plans for their staff and their area
of responsibility.
L. Weapons on Campus
NC law generally prohibits carrying a “weapon” either openly or concealed on community college property.
A weapon includes firearms, explosives, BB guns, stun guns, air rifle or pistol, and certain types of knives or
other sharp instruments.
The NC legislature, in N.C.G.S. 14-269.2(k), provided a limited exception which took effect on October 1,
2013. A firearm is permissible on a community college campus only under the following limited circumstances:
1. The firearm is a handgun; AND
2. The individual has a valid concealed handgun permit or is exempt from the law requiring a permit; AND
3. The handgun remains in either: a closed compartment or container within the individual with the
permit’s locked vehicle; or a locked container securely affixed to the individual with the permit’s
locked vehicle; AND
4. The vehicle is only unlocked when the individual with the permit is entering or exiting the vehicle; AND
5. The firearm remains in the closed compartment at all times.
Possession of a firearm/weapon on campus otherwise will bring legal and disciplinary action.
M. Statement on Discrimination and Harassment
Wilson Community College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community
against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, familial status,
veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship in matters of admission, employment, or services or in the
educational programs or activities it operates.
Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics is a form of dis-crimination.
This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an
individual’s academic work or work performance, or creating what a reasonable person would perceive as an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
N. Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, and Retaliation
In compliance with federal and state statutes, Wilson Community College is committed to maintaining and
ensuring a work and study environment free of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.
The College has the ability to address such allegations, investigations, and prompt and effective remedial actions
in a non-criminal context. The College’s process is separate and apart from law enforcement and/or the judicial
system. If a College official has enough reason to believe a crime has been committed, he or she may be obli-gated
to report the allegation to the police, if they have not yet been contacted. Student safety is the College’s
primary concern and retaliation in any way against any individual who reports such conduct is strictly forbidden.
Reporting a crime to law enforcement with jurisdiction is always an option.
Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate, unsolicited, and unwelcome verbal and/or physical conduct of a
sexual nature or with sexual implications. No official, employee, or student shall exhibit coercion, restraint, or
reprisal against anyone complaining of alleged sexual harassment and no personnel or academic decisions shall
be made on the basis of the granting or denial of sexual favors. For a complete copy of the College’s sexual
harassment policy, contact the HR office and/or the Dean of Student Development.
Anyone who feels they have experienced sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence in
violation of this policy may file a grievance with the Title IX Coordinator, or in his or her absence, any senior
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College administrator who will report all allegations to the appropriate person(s). An individual may also
contact the Wilson Community College Police Department. Violation of this policy shall constitute possible
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal of employment and or expulsion from the College.
Title IX Statement
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, found at http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/Statutes/titleix.htm
protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by the
College. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title
IX. The College has designated a Title IX Coordinator, listed under “About WCC” on the College website, to
coordinate the College’s compliance with and respond to inquiries concerning Title IX. A person may file a
complaint regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by contacting the following persons:
Kathy Williamson - Human Resources Manager
PO Box 4305
Wilson, NC 27893
Office C-106
(252) 246-1263
kwilliamson@wilsoncc.edu
OR
Donald Boyette - Dean of Student Development
Office F-100h
(252) 246-1275
dboyette@wilsoncc.edu
OR
Robert Holsten - Dean of Continuing Education, Sustainability, and Industrial Technologies
Office B-106a
(252) 246-1254
rholsten@wilsoncc.edu
Additionally, persons may file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights of the US Department of Education
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/complaints/index.html.
The College can also assist any complainant to connect with community resources including:
• NC Victim Assistance Network
Wilson Crisis Center
(252) 237-5156
• NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Wesley Shelter
(252) 291-2344
www.wesleyshelter.org
• Professional Counselors
and Mental Health Services
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22 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 CRIME STATISTICS ANNUAL REPORT
The following information is required to be published annually by October 1st for the three previous calendar
years in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act. The United States Department of Education is responsible for overseeing all regulatory and compliance is-sues
included in the act. All institutions of higher education that participate in any federal student aid programs
are required to provide the following statistics to the entire campus community.
In accordance with the act, the following statistics are provided for your information:
OFFENSE LOCATION 2009 2010 2011 2012
Murder/Non-Negligent.................................. On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Manslaughter Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Negligent Manslaughter............................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Sex Offense, Forcible................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Sex Offense, Non-Forcible.......................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Robbery........................................................ On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Aggravated Assault...................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Burglary......................................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Motor Vehicle Theft...................................... On-campus...................................... 1................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Arson............................................................. On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Liquor Law Arrests........................................ On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 1
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Liquor Law-Referrals.................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 1
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Drug Law Arrests.......................................... On-campus...................................... 2................ 1..................1................ 3
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Drug Law-Referrals...................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 3
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Weapons Arrests.......................................... On-campus...................................... 1................ 1..................0................ 0
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
Weapons-Referrals...................................... On-campus...................................... 0................ 0..................0................ 1
Public property................................. 0................ 0..................0................ 0
Non-campus.....................................-.................-...................-................ 0
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REPORT NOTES
• The College does not have residential facilities.
• There have been no reported hate crimes in 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012.
• Public property is defined as governmentally owned property that is within the College campus or immediately
	 adjacent to the campus (publicly owned streets and sidewalks).
• Non-campus properties and/or facilities are defined as properties and/or facilities owned or operated by the
	 College that are regularly used by students, but are not a part of the campus. In our case, Coastal Plains
	 Law Enforcement Training Center and the Fire Training Grounds qualify.
• Statistics are combined WCC Police Department and Wilson Police Department.
• Statistics for 2009, 2010, and 2011 are published in the current catalog. Statistics for 2012 were reported on 8/26/13.
• The one weapons referral resulted in disciplinary suspension.
• The three drug arrests also resulted in disciplinary action (same violations).
• The one liquor law arrest also resulted in disciplinary action (same violation).
In compliance with the Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the campus community may obtain the
most recent information received from the FBI concerning sex offenders employed, enrolled, or volunteering at
this College. This is available from the Dean of Student Development. Information is also available on the SBI's
website listing sex offenders at http://ncfindoffender.com.
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Wilson Community College is committed to the principles of sustainability and to advancing a sustainability-literate
faculty, staff, and student body. It is our mission to exhibit sustainable practices through our curricula,
work environment and interactions with the broader community. Through invitation and inclusion, the College
provides community stakeholders with information and understanding they can use, while demonstrating how
our activities impact our environment, relationships and economic endeavors. Our teaching and business practices
consider these principles in order to provide for a better future, one in which peoples' needs can be met without
compromising the ongoing needs of future generations.
Sustainability awareness is promoted through the efforts of students, employees, and community leaders.
Through the development of sustainable curricula and programs, the College's "growing green" philosophy is
entering new and challenging fields to develop a knowledge base, essential skills, and actions to put theory into
practice. The College studies economic and environmental issues that impact operations and engages in activi-ties
that are economically and environmentally sound. The College encourages the use of energy conservation,
recycling, and the use of sustainable practices in the construction of facilities and maintenance of buildings and
grounds. The College seeks to have sustainability as a factor in planning and decisions at all levels.
The College is proud of its contribution to sustainability and offers many important resources to further sustain-ability
in all aspects of the community. These resources and the College's efforts are highlighted on our "Growing
Green" page on the College's website: www.wilsoncc.edu.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Each of us impacts the planet as a result of our normal everyday activities. Driving, eating, washing clothes,
etc. These everyday activities result in carbon emissions that contribute to the greenhouse gases that result in global
warming (increases in the global temperature). Each of us has an individual carbon footprint and by understanding
our own activities and what our footprint is, we can take actions to reduce the impact each of us has. The first step
to reduce our footprint is to determine our individual footprint. To do that we can use a carbon footprint calcula-tor
like the one provided by the Nature Conservancy. We encourage you to calculate your individual and/or your
household footprint and begin to make the small changes necessary to reduce your carbon footprint.
http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm
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24 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Wilson Community College is a co-educational comprehensive community college that is open to all appli-cants
who are high school or GED graduates or who are at least 18 years of age.
Pursuant to state law, the College reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant during any period
of time in which the applicant student is suspended or expelled from another college or educational entity for
non-academic reasons.
The College also reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant if it is necessary to do so to protect the
safety of the applicant or other individuals. When making such a safety exception to the Open Door admission
policy, the College must show that there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or to
another individual(s). Specifically the College must document:
1. Detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission;
2. The time period within which the refusal to admit shall be applicable and the supporting rationale for
	
the designated time period; and
3. The conditions upon which the applicant that is refused would be eligible to be admitted.
The College will make any applicant who is refused admission under the safety exception aware of the process
by which the applicant may appeal the College’s decision to refuse admission.
The College has an Open Door Policy, which means that students are assisted in selecting programs that
serve their needs and objectives in life, consistent with their background aptitudes and expressed interests. Wilson
Community College requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, from a public, private, or online high school
or state-recognized home school for admission to all curriculum degree, diploma, or certificate programs of study.
All applicants must provide an official transcript prior to admission to such programs. Some programs including,
but not limited to Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology, may have additional
admissions requirements.
Admissions and readmissions policies and procedures are administered through the office of Student Devel-opment.
All appeals requests shall be directed to the Dean of Student Development, where all decisions are final.
Admission criteria and limitations are subject to review and change by the State Board of Community Colleges
and the NC General Assembly.
Wilson Community College is required by the United States Department of Education (Department) to have
a policy and practice that verifies high school completion if the College or the Department believes the student’s
diploma or transcript is not valid. If the College or the department has reason to believe a high school transcript
may not be valid, the College will require the student’s written authorization to contact the high school or school
system in question to verify the validity of the documents in question. If the student is unwilling to authorize the
inquiry, the transcript in question will be considered invalid pending verification.
Admissions Procedures
The admissions procedures listed below must be followed for admission to a curriculum program and must
be completed before official acceptance can be granted:
1. Submit a completed and signed application before the start of the semester. Applications are available in
Room F-100, on the College website www.wilsoncc.edu, or on the College Foundation of NC website
www.cfnc.org. Students are not required to submit social security numbers for admission to the College,
except in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program (BLET) where SSNs are required for admission.
However, the College cannot process financial aid applications or Education Tax Credit documentation
(1098-T) or verify completion of an Allied Health program of study to the licensing board(s) without the
student’s social security number.
2. Take placement tests unless exempt based on previous college credit, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, or
qualifying high school GPA and coursework.
3. Submit official high school transcript and all official college transcripts from which the student is seeking
or anticipates transfer credits.
4. Select a major.
5. Review your application, selection of major, academic placement, and/or career goals with an admissions
counselor. This review may be accomplished in person, by phone, or through Skype.
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The College will accept faxed transcripts from the original educational institution where registration time
constraints are an issue, but official transcripts must follow no later than the end of the first semester to be added
to the student’s educational record/admissions file. The College cannot grant transfer credit based on anything
other than the evaluation of an official transcript.
Home schools must be registered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Home schooled
students should submit transcripts of all courses taken, grades received, the graduation date, and proof of registration
with NCDPI. Home schooled students who wish to participate in the Career & College Promise program should
contact the Dean of Student Development.
Admissions Status
Once an applicant’s admissions file is complete, the applicant will be notified of admission to the College and
their chosen program of study at either their admissions interview with a counselor or by mail.
Readmitted Students
Previously enrolled students who seek to enroll after being out for two (2) or more consecutive semesters,
including the summer semester, are required to complete a new updated application for admission and meet with
an admissions counselor to review their academic standing and to discuss their goals. Any student readmitted
will be held to requirements in the current catalog at the time of their readmission.
Special Credit Students
Applicants who do not complete the admissions procedures as outlined above may register as a Special Credit
student. Special Credit students are students who are enrolled for course credit but are not pursuing a degree or
diploma. Students with Special Credit status are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid or veterans' benefits.
Special Credit students must meet course prerequisites and/or co-requisites and present documentation showing
previous coursework or successful placement test scores if applicable. Special Credit students meet with a special
credit advisor at the time of registration. Students who accumulate 13 hours of course credit are encouraged to
see an admissions counselor and declare a major.
Transfer / Previous College Credits
Students who have previously attended another college should submit official transcripts from ALL institu-tions
they have attended to receive transfer credit for courses applicable to their chosen major. The Registrar, in
consultation with instructor(s) and/or the curriculum Dean, will evaluate all transcripts on a course by course
basis. Evaluation criteria include comparable content and credit hours, grade, accreditation, and the number of
years since the credits were earned. The following will be used as a basis to determine which previously earned
credits may be awarded and counted towards graduation:
• Effective Fall Semester 2009, credit will no longer be given in any current program of study for coursework
done on the quarter system at Wilson Community College or any other NC community college. Recent
academic credits from a college or university still operating on a quarter system may be eligible for transfer
consideration on a course by course basis.
• Developmental courses do not count toward graduation and are only valid for five years.
• A student's academic advisor can recommend substitution of courses for adequate cause. Substitutions
must have written approval from the advisor, Registrar, the curriculum Dean, and the Vice President of
Instruction and Student Development.
• The College will accept credit for those courses with curriculum validity with the credit hours adjusted to the
Wilson Community College scale for students who transfer from other accredited post-secondary institutions.
• A letter grade of "D" is not transferable.
• Quality points earned at other institutions will not be calculated in a student's grade point average.
• A transfer student intending to graduate from Wilson Community College must complete at least 25% of
the credit hours in the major course of study at Wilson Community College.
• Students enrolled in curriculum programs who wish to take courses at another college for transfer back to
Wilson Community College for credit toward graduation are strongly encouraged to discuss such with
their academic advisor prior to registration at the other college. This is to better ensure transferability of
credits. Also, certain key courses are required to be taken at Wilson Community College.
• Any and all credit awarded and/or counted toward graduation is at the discretion of the College.
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26 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 Advanced Credit
High school students planning to continue their education in a career technical career field can earn college credit
while still in high school in the areas of office administration, computer technology, business, and drafting. The Col-lege
Tech Prep program allows students, upon graduating from high school, to receive advanced placement or college
credit while still in high school, without the cost of tuition, fees and books. To earn advanced college credit, graduates
must enroll in Wilson Community College within two years of high school graduation, must have earned a "B" or
better in the course, and must have a scale score of 93 or higher on the standardized ThinkGate end-of-course test.
College Level Entry Placement (CLEP) / and AP Exams
Students may request credit for subjects tested under advanced placement or CLEP examinations. CLEP Test
scores must meet American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. Credit must be applicable to the
student's current curriculum. Only official test scores reports will be accepted.
Criminal Record Caution
Students entering or seeking to enter certain programs of study at the College should be aware that their ability
to complete the program, be licensed or certified, or employed may be affected if they have a prior criminal record.
In such cases, the actual violation and the length of time since that violation may be the deciding factor. Programs
that require agency sponsorship and programs that require practicums, internships, or clinical experience depend
on community agencies to fulfill that requirement and some of those agencies may require criminal background
checks prior to the student being allowed into their facilities. If the participating community agency will not accept
the student because of a criminal record, the student may be unable to continue in the program. Students complet-ing
certain programs of study may be prohibited from obtaining credentials or licenses due to a criminal record. In
some cases, employers may be required by law to do a criminal background check prior to employment.
Programs where a student's prior criminal record may come into question include, but are not limited to, Allied
Health programs, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Criminal Justice Technology, Cosmetology, Early Childhood
Education, and Paralegal Technology.
The College conducts pre-employment criminal background checks on all otherwise eligible financial aid
applicants for Federal Work Study.
Certain applicants should also be aware that Wilson Community College is considered a "place where minors
gather for regularly scheduled educational programs and/or activities".
Selection of Majors
Students are admitted to one chosen program of study. After admission, students who wish to double-major
must meet with the Dean of Student Development. In order to double-major, a student must have a cumulative
minimum GPA of 2.0 and must have completed any required development courses.
Students may change their major anytime up to the last day of classes, such change to be effective the following
semester. Students may not change their major or add a secondary major during the regular or late registration periods.
Special Credit students who accumulate 13 semester hours credit are encouraged to declare a major and be
admitted to a curriculum program. Students, who select, declare, or change majors must do so with an admissions
counselor or the Registrar.
International Students & Permanent Residents
Wilson Community College is NOT authorized to issue I-20 documents, and as such cannot be a destina-tion
institution for international students wishing to come to the U.S. for purposes of continuing their education.
Such students are authorized to visit the U.S. on a temporary basis to attend a specific college or university on an
F, M, or J visa. In such cases, the college they are attending must make regular reports to the US Department of
Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Service through the SEVIS system. Wilson Community College
is NOT authorized to admit such students for study.
Non-citizens who have been given Permanent Resident status are considered the same as citizens for enrollment
and financial aid purposes. The College is also allowed to enroll some non-citizen students who are not Permanent
Residents who are visiting the U.S., depending on the type of visa they hold. In addition to admissions procedures
described elsewhere, international students must meet with an admissions counselor prior to enrolling in order to
document their legal status. Any non-U.S. citizen who applies for admission to the College must submit certified
transcripts of all secondary and college coursework with notarized English translation. College transcripts from
countries other than the United States must be translated and evaluated by an independent company that provides
such services to international students. Otherwise, no college credit may be given. For contact information on
such companies, please see the Registrar.
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Again depending on the type of visa, some non-citizen students have the capacity to qualify for in-state resi-dency
for tuition purposes. A non-resident of the United States who has resided in NC for a 12-month qualifying
period and who has filed in immigrant petition with the United States INS may be considered a state resident for
tuition purposes if they:
• Provide documentation showing their lawful admission to the U.S., and
• Provide official transcripts showing graduation from a NC public high school.
For more information on enrollment of international students, contact the Dean of Student Development.
Foreign National Information System
Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and regulations of the Internal Revenue
Service and the state of North Carolina, the College is required to collect information required on the Foreign
National Information System for non-U.S. citizens who are employees, vendors, contractors, or students at the
College. This information will be used to determine if any wages, payments, scholarships, or financial aid paid
by or through the College is taxable and to withhold appropriate taxes and report and submit those taxes to the
appropriate state and/or federal agency. Financial aid or scholarship funds awarded to such a student that was in
excess of their actual cost of attendance is, in some cases, taxable. Necessary information may include copies
of permanent resident cards, passports, visas, I-94 cards, I-797 cards, I-20 cards, DS-2019 documentation and
any Employment Authorization Cards. No information collected will be used to make admissions or academic
decisions. If you have questions regarding the collection or use of such information, please contact the Dean of
Student Development.
Military Refund, Readmission, & Course Completion
The College is committed to compliance with Principles of Excellence standards set by the US Departments
of Education, Defense, and Veterans Affairs. The College is also committed to compliance with NC Community
College Code related to the enrollment of military reserve and National Guard personnel who receive temporary or
permanent reassignments as a result of military operations that make it difficult or impossible to complete their studies.
Accommodations for such military personnel may include:
• Readmission to their program of study at the beginning of the next available semester or term.
• Full refund of tuition and fees if completion of a semester or term is not possible.
• Text book buy back through the College bookstore to the extent possible, for textbooks purchased
	 from the bookstore for the affected semester.
• Implementation of distance learning technology or other educational technologies to help such stu dents,
	 under the guidance of faculty and administrative staff, to complete course requirements within a
	 semester or term.
• Extended or more liberal application if the College’s Incomplete Policy to allow greater flexibility to
	 complete course requirements within a semester or term.
Such students should contact the Dean of Student Development to request a refund of tuition and fees or book
buy back. The Dean will review the request and make a recommendation to the business office. Such students
should contact each of their instructors and/or the Curriculum Dean regarding course completion within a semester
or term and the Director of Admissions regarding readmission for another semester or term. Students should make
such contacts as soon as they become aware of orders that will interrupt their studies. A copy of those orders is
required before accommodations can be completed.
Undocumented Students / Admission
Undocumented students may enroll in Career and College Promise program courses and non-college credit
courses including Adult Basic Education, GED, Adult High School, English Language Program, or other continu-ing
education courses not considered to be for college credit.
The NC Administrative Code changed as of July 10, 2010, to allow NC community colleges to admit undocu-mented
immigrants into curriculum programs of study effective Fall Semester 2010. However, such students:
• Must have attended and graduated from a U.S. public high school, private high school, or home school
that operates in compliance with state or local law. Graduates of Adult High School programs are also
allowed, but GED certificate holders are not. The NC Attorney General has determined that undocumented
persons that can provide documentation of approval of an application to the USCIS for Consideration for
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) should be treated as legally present in the state. As such,
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28 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2014 - 2015 the requirement that such an applicant must have attended and graduated from a US high school does not
apply to such students. For such a student, a GED is satisfactory for college admission.
• Are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
• Must be charged out-of-state tuition.
• May not displace any student that is legally in the U.S. from any course or program of study when space
limitations exist.
When considering whether to admit an undocumented immigrant into a specific program of study, community
colleges shall take into account that federal law prohibits states from granting professional licenses to undocum