2016-2017
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
2 	 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 Welcome Message
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
PRESIDENT
THE WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FAMILY WELCOMES YOU!
In the shade of the crepe myrtles that line Herring Avenue or in the comfortable cool of
DelMastro Auditorium, in the brilliant light of a plasma cutter on Lee Campus or in the soft
glow of a laptop on your kitchen table - you can expand your mind, secure a future for your
family, serve your community, and enjoy good work with new friends.
Wilson Community College, like all of the more than 1100 community colleges in the
United States, serves its community in a surprising variety of ways:
We offer
• The first two years of a traditional bachelor’s degree
• Degrees and certificates in technical, industrial, service, and healthcare disciplines
• High school equivalency
• Adult basic education
• Customized trainings for local businesses
• Small business start-up assistance and success counseling
• Community interest courses like painting, dancing, and conversational Spanish
• And much more
Further, did you know that
• These days, almost half of all United States bachelor’s degree graduates attended a
community college?
• If you complete at least one year at Wilson Community College, you have a much better
chance of being accepted at a university than if you applied straight out of high school?
• If you took at least a year of college transfer courses at Wilson Community College recently,
you had a 92% chance of success in your first year at a university?
• About half of North Carolina’s nurses graduated from a community college?
• Almost all of North Carolina’s law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and emergency
medical technicians trained at a community college?
If you are a current student, make sure to take advantage of all that we offer. Ask ques-tions
when you want to, and ask for help when you need to - fulfilling your needs is our first
and most important priority. If you are a prospective student, please come to see us, call
us, e-mail us - someone will sit down with you and personally guide you to the opportunity
that you seek.
Thank you for your interest in Wilson Community College. We look forward to serving you.
Respectfully,
Tim Wright, EdD
President
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mr. E. Bruce Beasley III
- Vice Chair
Mr. Rob Boyette
Mr. Jerry W. Dorsey
Ms. Alice B. Freeman
Mr. Joseph A. Hartsfield
Mr. Richard P. Horner
Mr. Kenneth A. Jones
Ms. Betty P. Putney
Mr. Grady M. "Bucky" Robbins
- Chair
Ms. Renee Smith
Mr. David L. West
Mr. C. Buren Williford
Mr. James Brandon Ham
SGA President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Mrs. Catherine Andrews
Mr. Charlie Bedgood, IV
Mrs. Lisa Elmore Berry
-Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Fred Bunn
-Chairman
Mr. Charlie Farris, Jr.
Mr. Marcus Fielding
-Vice Chairman
Mrs. Anne Huitt-O’Hara
Ms. Hillary Jackson
Mr. Steven Leder
Dr. Pierre Lemaire
Mr. Randy Mitchell
Mr. James Powell
Mr. Bill Shreve
Mr. Dail Turner
Mr. Tim Varnell
Mr. Bill Vaughn, Jr.
Mr. Keith Warren
Mr. Leslie T. Atkinson
Mr. Bill Blackman
Mr. Rob Boyette
- Vice Chair
Mr. Chris Hill
Ms. Bobbie D. Jones
- Chair
Mr. Roger Lucas
Ms. Sherry Lucas
Mrs. Denise Stinagle
- County Manager
NORTH CAROLINA STATE
BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Ms. Priya Balakrishnan
Ex Officio, Student Representative
Dr. Breeden Blackwell
The Honorable Janet Cowell
- Ex Officio
Ms. Lisa Estep
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford
The Honorable Dan Forest
- Ex Officio
Mr. J. Wesley Fricks III
Mr. Wade Bryan "Bobby" Irwin, Jr.
Mr. Todd Johnson
Ms. Janet K. Lowder
Mr. Bill McBrayer
Mr. Ernest C. Pearson
Dr. Samuel Powell
Mr. Edward "Lynn" Raye
Mr. James Rose
Dr. Darrell Saunders
Mr. Scott Shook
- Chair
Mr. Clark Twiddy
Mr. Jerry Vaughan
Ms. Ann H. Whitford
Dr. Candler Willis
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WILSON COUNTY
Board Members
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CALENDAR
2016-2017 INSTRUCTIONAL (CURRICULUM) CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER - 2016
Tuesday, August 16-17........................................................................................................... Registration
Thursday, August 18.....................................................................................................First Day of Class
Thursday-Monday, August 18-22................................................... Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Monday, August 29...................................................................................... Last Day to Request Refund
Monday, September 5.................................................................... Labor Day Holiday (College closed)
Thursday and Friday, October 13-14.............................................................. Fall Break-No Curriculum
Wednesday, October 26..................................................... Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Monday-Friday, November 7-11 and November 14-18.................. Spring Semester Early Registration
Thursday and Friday, November 24-25..................................... Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
Friday, December 16..................................................................................................... Last Day of Class
SPRING SEMESTER - 2017
Wednesday, January 4-5........................................................................................................ Registration
Friday, January 6..........................................................................................................First Day of Class
Friday, Monday-Tuesday, January 6, 9, 10................................... Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Monday, January 16........................................................ Martin Luther King Holiday (College closed)
Wednesday, January 18............................................................................... Last Day to Request Refund
Monday-Friday, March 6-10..........................................................Spring Break-No Curriculum Classes
Friday, March 24................................................................ Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Monday-Friday, April 3-7 and April 10-13..........................................Summer Sem. Early Registration
Friday, April 14................................................................................................. Holiday (College closed)
Monday, May 8.............................................................................................................. Last Day of Class
Friday, May 19..........................................................................................................................Graduation
SUMMER SEMESTER - 2017
Wednesday, May 17................................................................................................................ Registration
Thursday, May 18..........................................................................................................First Day of Class
Thursday and Monday, May 18 and 22......................................... Administrative Schedule Adjustment
Wednesday, May 24...................................................................................... Last Day to Request Refund
Monday, May 29........................................................................ Memorial Day Holiday (College closed)
Thursday, June 29.............................................................. Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty
Tuesday, July 4................................................................... Independence Day Holiday (College closed)
Wednesday and Thursday, July 5 and 6............................................................... No Curriculum Classes
Monday-Thursday, July 10-13 and July 17-20.................................... Fall Semester Early Registration
Wednesday, August 2.................................................................................................... Last Day of Class
NOTE: For energy saving purposes the College will be closed on Fridays May 12 - August 11.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR COLLEGE..................................................................................................................2
BOARD MEMBERS .............................................................................................................................................3
ACADEMIC CALENDAR....................................................................................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................5
ABOUT THE COLLEGE ......................................................................................................................................8
Catalog Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................8
Catalog Addenda................................................................................................................................................................8
Location.............................................................................................................................................................................8
Hours Of Operation...........................................................................................................................................................8
History...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Open Door Policy..............................................................................................................................................................9
Equal Opportunity Statement............................................................................................................................................9
The Foundation..................................................................................................................................................................9
Institutional Advancement.................................................................................................................................................9
Institutional Planning and Research................................................................................................................................10
Accreditations/Certifications/Approvals..........................................................................................................................10
Advisory Committees......................................................................................................................................................11
Mission, Vision, Values...................................................................................................................................................11
Performance Measures ....................................................................................................................................................14
Facilities...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Faculty and Staff Honors.................................................................................................................................................17
Safety on Campus............................................................................................................................................................18
Crime Statistics Annual Report.......................................................................................................................................23
Commitment to Sustainability.........................................................................................................................................24
Carbon Footprint..............................................................................................................................................................24
ADMISSIONS .....................................................................................................................................................25
Admissions Policies.........................................................................................................................................................25
Academic Placement.......................................................................................................................................................30
FINANCIAL AID & VETERANS AFFAIRS.......................................................................................................32
Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs.....................................................................................................................................32
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT..............................................................................................................................41
Mission Statement...........................................................................................................................................................41
Career Development Services..........................................................................................................................................41
Change of Personal Information......................................................................................................................................41
College Identification Number/Photo ID..........................................................................................................................41
Counseling.......................................................................................................................................................................41
Disability Services...........................................................................................................................................................42
Housing............................................................................................................................................................................43
Registration......................................................................................................................................................................43
Residency for Tuition Purposes.......................................................................................................................................44
Retention..........................................................................................................................................................................45
Student Success Center....................................................................................................................................................45
Transfer - Access to Senior Colleges & Universities.......................................................................................................45
Transcripts.......................................................................................................................................................................46
TRIO/Academic Support.................................................................................................................................................46
Tutoring...........................................................................................................................................................................47
FINANCIAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................48
Student Fees and Expenses..............................................................................................................................................48
Curriculum Tuition/Fees 2016-2017................................................................................................................................48
Continuing Education Fees..............................................................................................................................................48
Payment Policies..............................................................................................................................................................49
Financial Liability for Issued Tools & Equipment...........................................................................................................49
Refunds............................................................................................................................................................................49
Outstanding Charges or Loans.........................................................................................................................................50
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Education Tax Credits......................................................................................................................................................50
POLICIES.............................................................................................................................................................51
Academic Dishonesty......................................................................................................................................................51
Academic Forgiveness Policy..........................................................................................................................................52
Advisors...........................................................................................................................................................................52
Attendance Policies.........................................................................................................................................................53
Audit Policy.....................................................................................................................................................................53
Catalog Requirements......................................................................................................................................................54
Children on Campus........................................................................................................................................................54
Communicable Disease Policy........................................................................................................................................54
Copyright Laws...............................................................................................................................................................54
Course Load.....................................................................................................................................................................55
Course/Curriculum Dismissal..........................................................................................................................................55
Course Prerequisite/Corequisite Policy...........................................................................................................................55
Course Repeat Policy.......................................................................................................................................................56
Course Schedule Adjustment Period...............................................................................................................................56
Course Scheduling...........................................................................................................................................................56
Credit By Examination....................................................................................................................................................56
Credits for Degree, Diploma and Certificate Courses......................................................................................................57
Disciplinary and Due Process Procedures.......................................................................................................................57
Distance Learning............................................................................................................................................................64
Drop Procedure and Tuition Refund Policies...................................................................................................................65
Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy...........................................................................................................................65
Education Records (FERPA)...........................................................................................................................................66
Electronic Signature Policy.............................................................................................................................................68
Emergency Calls and Messages.......................................................................................................................................69
Free Speech & Public Assembly on Campus...................................................................................................................69
Grading System...............................................................................................................................................................70
Grade Appeals..................................................................................................................................................................70
Grades - Incomplete.........................................................................................................................................................71
Grade Point Average (GPA).............................................................................................................................................71
Grade Reports/Corrections..............................................................................................................................................72
Graduation.......................................................................................................................................................................72
Graduation Honors...........................................................................................................................................................72
Grievance Policies...........................................................................................................................................................72
Harassment Policy...........................................................................................................................................................74
Help Desk........................................................................................................................................................................75
Honors/Dean’s List..........................................................................................................................................................75
Inclement Weather Policy................................................................................................................................................75
Independent Study Policy................................................................................................................................................75
Intellectual Property Policy.............................................................................................................................................76
Internet Use......................................................................................................................................................................76
Late Entry........................................................................................................................................................................77
Lost and Found................................................................................................................................................................77
Marketing Release Statement..........................................................................................................................................77
Motor Vehicle Regulations..............................................................................................................................................77
Parking Regulations.........................................................................................................................................................78
Reinstatement to Class.....................................................................................................................................................79
Solicitation of Business...................................................................................................................................................79
Standards of Academic Progress.....................................................................................................................................79
Student Right to Know....................................................................................................................................................80
Tobacco Use Policy.........................................................................................................................................................80
Work Based Learning......................................................................................................................................................80
CONTINUING EDUCATION..............................................................................................................................81
Registration Information..................................................................................................................................................81
Continuing Education Units............................................................................................................................................81
Grades and CEUs.............................................................................................................................................................82
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Continuing Education Areas of Instruction.....................................................................................................................82
Career Readiness Certificate............................................................................................................................................82
College And Career Readiness........................................................................................................................................82
Community Service Programs.........................................................................................................................................83
Customized Training Program.........................................................................................................................................83
Distance Learning in Continuing Education.....................................................................................................................84
Human Resources Development......................................................................................................................................84
Occupational Extension...................................................................................................................................................84
Small Business Center.....................................................................................................................................................84
CURRICULUM....................................................................................................................................................85
Curriculum Programs of Instruction................................................................................................................................85
General Education Competencies and Outcomes.............................................................................................................85
ASSOCIATE DEGREES......................................................................................................................................86
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree - Code A10100..............................................................................................................86
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - Code A10400........................................................................................................88
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE CURRICULA ........................................................................90
DIPLOMA CURRICULA...................................................................................................................................122
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................................138
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS...............................................................................................................................144
STUDENT HANDBOOK..................................................................................................................................194
Important Contacts for Students....................................................................................................................................194
Orientation Basics - New Students 101..........................................................................................................................195
College and Academic Policies.....................................................................................................................................197
Accidents.......................................................................................................................................................................198
Accident Insurance........................................................................................................................................................198
Book Buy Back..............................................................................................................................................................198
Bulletin Boards and Literature Distribution...................................................................................................................198
City Bus Lines and Maps...............................................................................................................................................198
College Governance.......................................................................................................................................................198
Computer/Internet Usage Policies.................................................................................................................................198
Criminal Record – Possible Effects...............................................................................................................................200
Electronic Devices Policy..............................................................................................................................................200
Food...............................................................................................................................................................................201
Insurance (Michelle’s Law)...........................................................................................................................................201
Library...........................................................................................................................................................................201
Military Refund, Readmission, & Course Completion..................................................................................................201
Parking/Vehicles............................................................................................................................................................202
Registration for Classes.................................................................................................................................................202
Student Clubs and Organizations...................................................................................................................................202
Student Rights and Responsibilities..............................................................................................................................203
Suggestion Box..............................................................................................................................................................203
Undocumented Students................................................................................................................................................203
WebAdvisor/Moodle/Student E-Mail............................................................................................................................203
Withdrawal.....................................................................................................................................................................204
INSTITUTIONAL PERSONNEL......................................................................................................................205
Administration...............................................................................................................................................................205
Administrative Support..................................................................................................................................................205
Continuing Education....................................................................................................................................................206
Curriculum Division......................................................................................................................................................207
Student Development.....................................................................................................................................................209
Maintenance/Custodial Services....................................................................................................................................210
CAMPUS MAPS................................................................................................................................................211
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................213
NOTES................................................................................................................................................................220
8 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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 develop-ment,
and College personnel.
Material contained herein is subject to change without notice and should not be regarded as a binding
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 provide 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
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of diesel powered vehicles. An administrative and classroom building, Building B, connecting existing Build-ings
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 pro-grams
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 membership, or perceived membership,
in any of the following federally protected classes: race, color, sex, national origin, religion or creed, age, dis-ability,
pregnancy, familial status, citizenship, veteran status, or genetic information.
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 Executive Dean of Student Development.
THE FOUNDATION
The Wilson Community College Foundation, Inc. was established in 1981 as a nonprofit organization.
The Foundation, charged with the mission of promoting the general welfare of Wilson Community College,
solicits gifts and bequests from individuals, corporations, and other foundations to meet the financial needs of
the College that are not provided by traditional funding sources. The majority of the funds raised are distributed
to our students in the form of scholarships, and 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 may obtain an application through the Financial Aid Office.
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
This office, managed by the director, is responsible for College publicity, including internal and external
communications, 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 pro-motional
materials.
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10 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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.
The College'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
	 (EMR, EMT, AEMT, 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)
The Wilson Community College Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee
on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This
letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation
has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter of Review Self Study
Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT's Paramedic credentialing examination(s).
However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
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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, man-agement,
labor, service trades, community organizations, alumni, and students. The purpose of the advisory
committees is to provide a link between the College and the community through which its activities may be
coordinated. 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 annu-ally
and at other times as needed. The College is thus served by community leaders in its endeavor to maintain
current, relevant programs of instruction.
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 direct-ing
courses of action.
Value One: Lifelong Learning
• Wilson Community College is committed to fostering opportunities for learning that continue for a life-time.
The College seeks to expand non-traditional instructional delivery methods, affording students more
opportunities 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
(environmental, economic, and social) are used to meet current needs while ensuring that future genera-tions
have those same resources to meet their needs. It strives to meet the needs for new and developing
jobs addressing 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.
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12 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 • 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
those around them through a positive nurturing approach. Characteristics of a leader include professional-ism,
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 em-ployees,
students, and the community.
• Each employee takes responsibility for their role in furthering the College's mission. Employees are proac-tive
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
activities 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 responsi-bility
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
active 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
appropriate 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
inclusiveness strengthens the College.
• Diversity can refer to gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, socioeco-nomic
status, or age, but can also reflect societal changes. The College can improve and prosper to become
a successful 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
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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 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
development, 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 evalu-ation
and rewards. Employees are recognized for their accomplishments, creativity, and contributions to
scholarship 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 availabil-ity
of education, expediting employee tasks, and improving the local community. The College recognizes
technology 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 cur-ricula,
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
operations 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 fulfilling 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 November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were
then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5 of
S.L. 2012-142.
2015 Performance Measures for Student Success
NCCCS
Excellence NCCCS WCC
Measure Level Baseline Results
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Basic Skills Progress 51.2% 20.6% *51.2%
Percentage of students who progress as
defined by an educational functioning level.
GED Pass Rate 82.0% 49.3% 77.3%
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% 59.3%
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% 62.5%
Percentage of previous developmental math
students who successfully complete a credit math
course with a “C” or better upon the first attempt.
First Year Progress 74.6% 53.2% 68.3%
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 Completion Rate 45.6% 28.6% 43.0%
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% 86.7%
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 93.8% 71.2% 88.4%
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
*Met or Exceeded the NCCCS Excellence Level
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About the College
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 Systems Technology, HVAC, Literacy: Adult Basic Education,
Adult High School, Adult Secondary Education, Computer Labs, Small Business Center
BUILDING B: President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Continuing Education,
Receptionist/Switchboard
Classrooms: General Education
BUILDING C: College Transfer Advising Center, Foundation, Human Resources,
Institutional Effectiveness, Marketing, Student Support Services, Upward Bound
Classrooms: General Education, Fire Protection
BUILDING D: Library, Archives,
Classrooms: Early Childhood, Community Spanish Interpreter,
Human Resources Development, Interpreter Education
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, STARS 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 Technology Integration, Criminal Justice,
Mechanical Engineering, Medical Office Administration, Nursing,
Office Administration, Open Computer Lab, Paralegal, Proctoring Center,
Surgical Technology
BUILDING H: Print Shop, Graphic Design
BUILDING I: Purchasing
BUILDING J: Wilson Early College Academy
Classrooms: Basic Law Enforcement Training
BUILDING K: Classrooms: Culinary Arts, Continuing Education Classrooms
BUILDING L: Classrooms: Automotive Systems Technologies
BUILDING M: Classrooms: Welding Technology
OFF CAMPUS: Lee Campus: Anticipated to be open in Spring 2017.
	 Building L-A: Advanced Transportation Technology,
		 Mechatronics and Machining Program
	 Building L-F: Industrial Training and Advanced Manufacturing
Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Training Center: 3997 Ward Blvd.
Virtual Medical Center: 1705 Tarboro Street
Fire/Rescue Academy: 300 North Pine Street
Fire Training Grounds: Hwy 301 - Hwy 42
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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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 cloth-ing
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 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. 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 Executive 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. The College has also contracted with
Carolina Cheese Company (Campus Bistro) to provide hot foods Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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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About the College
2015 Suzanna Hernandez
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
2015 Kelly Letourneau
2014 Ronald Crouch
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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18 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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 Wilson Community College Chief of Police at (252) 246-1393 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. After 5:30 p.m., calls to Security should be made by dialing (252) 291-1195, option #2.
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
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 victim for purposes of this paragraph.
Campus Safety Procedures
The College has established the following campus safety procedures to comply with the Jeanne Clery Dis-closure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, otherwise known as the Clery Act. The
Wilson Community College 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. 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 Wilson Community College Police Depart-ment,
constitutes an emergency or ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide alert “timely warning” will be
issued using the Emergency Broadcast System and Regroup messaging 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 Wilson Com-munity
College Police Department.
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B. Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
The Wilson Community College 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 co-operation
with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus, our security officers, the Wilson
Community College Chief of Police and their designees.
Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics include those reported to police officers, designated campus
officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Each year, an e-mail notification that provides the Web site to
access 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 Wilson Community
College 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
parking lots or loitering around vehicles, inside buildings, or any area immediately adjacent to the campus
should be reported to the Wilson Community College 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. Wilson Community College 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 for Academic Affairs (252) 246-1290, Room B-101a
4. Executive Dean of Student Development (252) 246-1275, Room F-100h
5. Executive Dean of Continuing Education & Industrial Technology (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 Wilson Community College Chief of Police as soon as
possible. All crimes on campus are investigated by campus police 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 Execu-tive
Dean of Student Development. All incident reports concerning employees are forwarded to the Director
of Human Resources. Crimes should be reported to the Wilson Community College 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 Wilson Community College
Police Department and the Security Committee semi-annually examine security issues such as landscaping,
locks, alarms, and lighting.
E. 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 Wilson Community College Chief of Police, in cooperation
with other College organizations 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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Campus police do not provide law enforcement services to off-campus activities on behalf of the College.
G. 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.
H. 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 Col-lege
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 fed-eral,
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, mandatory 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 Director of Hu-man
Resources, the office of the College Police Chief, and the office of the Executive Dean of Student Develop-ment.
This information, 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
violations of this policy are consistently enforced.
I. 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 or to campus security. 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.
J. 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
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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.
K. 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
discrimination. 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.
L. 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 obligated 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 Executive 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
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 pos-sible
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal of employment and or expulsion from the College.
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22 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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 ofT itle IX by contacting the following persons:
Kathy Williamson - Director of Human Resources
PO Box 4305
Wilson, NC 27893
Office C-106
(252) 246-1263
kwilliamson@wilsoncc.edu
Please see the College Title IX/Campus Save Act Policy and procedure on the College website, including
the full range of reporting options and a complete description of the College's implementation, investigation,
and adjudication process.
A copy of the College Title IX policy and procedure is available on the College website under “About WCC
- Consumer Information” and in the offices of Director of HumanR esources (C-106),
Executive Dean of Student Development (F-100), and Executive Dean of Continuing Education, & In-dustrial
Technology (B-106).
Additionally, persons may file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights of the US Department of Educa-tion
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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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 US Department of Education is responsible for overseeing all regulatory and compliance issues in-cluded
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.
Offense Location 2012 2013 2014
Murder / Non-Negligent On –campus 0 0 0
Manslaughter Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Sex Offense, Forcible On-campus 0 0 1
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Sex Offense, Non-Forcible On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Robbery On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Aggravated Assault On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 1 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Burglary On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Arson On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Liquor Law Arrests On-campus 1 0 1
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Liquor Law-Referrals On-campus 1 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Drug Law Arrests On-campus 3 0 1
Public property 0 6 5
Non-campus - 0 0
Drug Law-Referrals On-campus 3 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Weapons Arrests On-campus 0 0 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Weapons-Referrals On-campus 1 2 0
Public property 0 0 0
Non-campus - 0 0
Hate Crimes On-campus - - 0
Public property - - 0
Non-campus - - 0
Stalking On-campus - - 0
Public property - - 0
Non-campus - - 0
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24 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 Dating violence On-campus - - 0
Public property - - 0
Non-campus - - 0
Domestic violence On-campus - - 0
Public property - - 0
Non-campus - - 0
Unfounded crimes 	 - - 0
Notes:
• The College does not have residential facilities.
• The College’s “Clery Geography” is made up of three distinct types of property and buildings: on-campus,
	 public property, and non-campus.
		 - Public property is defined as governmentally owned property that is within the College campus or
			 immediately adjacent to the campus (public 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, the Fire Training Grounds, and the
			 Lee Campus (after 10/21/14) qualify.
• There have been no reported hate crimes in 2012, 2013, or 2014.
• Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and some hate crimes were added to the Clery
	 report for 2014 as reportable crimes by the Violence Against Women Act.
• Statistics are combined for both Wilson Community College Police Department and Wilson Police Department.
• Unfounded crimes are when a crime is reported and/or an arrest is made but the charges are later dropped.
	 This category is new in 2014. (Example – mistaken identity)
• Statistics for 2011, 2012, and 2013 are published in the current catalog. Statistics for 2014 were reported to
	 Clery on September 2, 2015 and will be made available on the College website.
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 Executive 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 prac-tices
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
actions to put theory into practice. The College studies economic and environmental issues that impact opera-tions
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 is proud of its contribution to sustainability and offers many important resources to further
sustainability 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 calculator 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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ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Wilson Community College is a co-educational comprehensive community college that is open to all ap-plicants
who have earned their high school diploma or equivalent, 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 admis-sion
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 reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who is not a resident of North Carolina
who seeks enrollment in a distance education course only if that applicant resides in a State where the College
is not authorized to provide distance education in that State.
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 reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who is not a resident of North Carolina
who seeks enrollment in an distance learning education course only if that applicant resides in a state where the
College is not authorized to provide distance learning courses in that state.
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, unless provision of unof-ficial
transcripts is approved by the Executive Dean of Student Development for the student’s initial enrollment
due to rare, extenuating, and verifiable circumstances.) In such a case, official transcripts must be received prior
to the student’s registration for subsequent semesters. Some programs including, but not limited to Associate
Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology, may have additional admissions requirements.
Some programs including, but not limited to Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Surgical
Technology, may have additional requirements.
Admissions and readmissions policies and procedures are administered through the office of Student De-velopment.
All appeals requests shall be directed to the Executive 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.
Admission Procedures
The 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 (SSNs) for admission to the
College, except in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program (BLET) where SSNs are required for
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26 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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, unless provision of unofficial transcripts is approved by the Executive
Dean of Student Development for the student’s initial enrollment due to rare, extenuating, and verifiable
circumstances. In such a case, official transcripts must be received prior to the student’s registration for
subsequent semesters. Some programs including, but not limited to Associate Degree Nursing, Practical
Nursing, and Surgical Technology, may have additional admission requirements. The College can accept
college transcript(s) showing completion of an associate degree or higher in lieu of an official high school
transcript, except where required by financial aid or veterans benefits requirements or state or federal law.
4. Select a major.
5. Review Admission application, selection of major, academic placement, and/or career goals with a
counselor. This review may be accomplished in person, by phone, or through Skype.
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/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 registra-tion
with NCDPI. Home schooled students who wish to participate in the Career & College Promise program
should contact the Executive Dean of Student Development.
Admission Status
Once an applicant’s file is complete, the applicant will be notified of admission to the College and their
chosen program of study at either their 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,
excluding the summer semester, are required to complete a new updated application for admission and meet
with a 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 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 a 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. 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 compa-rable
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.
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• Courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, or memorization will be
subject to review after five years by the Curriculum Dean and course instructor unless the student has
been continuously enrolled.
• 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
for Academic Affairs.
• 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.
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.
Career and Technical Education 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 abil-ity
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 experi-ence
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 completing 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, Early Childhood
Education, Paralegal Technology, and EMS.
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 Executive 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 developmental courses.
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28 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 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 regular registration.
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 a 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 en-rollment
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
procedures described elsewhere, international students must meet with a 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.
Again depending on the type of visa, some non-citizen students have the capacity to qualify for in-state
residency 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 Associate Dean of Enrollment
Management or Executive 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 documents, I-20 cards, DS-2019 documenta-tion
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 Executive 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.
• Textbook buy back through the College bookstore to the extent possible, for textbooks purchased
	 from the bookstore for the affected semester.
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• 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 Executive Dean of Student Development to request a refund of tuition
and fees or book buy back. The Executive Dean of Student Development will review the request and make a
recommendation to the business office. Such students should contact each of their instructors and/or the Cur-riculum
Dean regarding course completion within a semester or term and the Associate Dean of Enrollment
Management 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 ac-commodations
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, Adult High School Equivalency/GED, Adult High School, English
Language Program, or other continuing 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,
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 undocumented immigrants.
Career & College Promise
In 2011, the NC Legislature authorized the State Board of Education and the State Board of Community
Colleges to establish the Career and College Promise program, effective January 1, 2012. Career and College
Promise provides seamless dual enrollment opportunities for eligible NC high school students through college
transfer and technical education pathways in their junior and senior years and through cooperative innovative
high schools in grades 9-12. Limited pathways for high school 9th and 10th graders in industrial and engineer-ing
programs of study are under development at the State level.
NOTE: Enrollment in college courses requires demonstrated “college readiness” as defined by state Career and
	 College Promise standards.
Wilson Early College Academy (WECA)
The Wilson Early College Academy is a Wilson County Public School located on the Wilson Community
College campus. WECA is an extension of the high school academies and a partnership between Wilson County
Schools and Wilson Community College. Rising high school freshman will enroll in a five-year dual enrollment
program, which includes high school courses needed to meet North Carolina graduation requirements and col-lege
courses to meet requirements of an associate degree or colege transferable credit.
The school's mission is to offer accelerated academics in both high school and college courses in small,
learner-centered classes. Students will have equal access to highly challenging coursework and innovative
learning experiences that build upon their passions and interests. Students will be afforded unique support to
demonstrate genuine concern for the whole person. Academic, emotional, and social interventions strive to build
integrity, self-confidence, and character in WECA students, which will ensure their ability to graduate from high
school and college and become productive 21st century citizens.
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30 WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 	 	 	 2016 - 2017 ACADEMIC PLACEMENT
Wilson Community College is committed to the success of each of its students. The first step in that process
is accurate and appropriate academic placement to give each student the best chance to be successful long-term.
Curriculum students will be placed into English/reading and math courses based on results of state-mandated
placement tests unless placement testing is waived by earned college credit, high school performance (GPA and
math coursework), or SAT/ACT scores. The College also offers developmental biology and computer skills
courses for any students who feel a refresher course is in their best academic interest. Placement testing is for
course placement and is not a test. Placement tests are not used to exempt curriculum level courses. When
completed degrees and other academic accomplishments and/or circumstances allow, the Executive Dean of
Student Development, in consultation with the appropriate Curriculum Dean, may authorize college-level course
placement without placement testing.
Placement tests are given by appointment during the semester, except during regular registration periods.
The College administers approved placement tests and will accept valid official placement test scores from other
institutions if those scores meet Wilson Community College’s time standards. Generally, placement test scores
are valid for five years based on date of admission or readmission. With the exception of accommodations for
students with a documented disability, no assistive devices are allowed other than the pop-up calculator that is
a part of the math tests. Study guides are available from links on the College website and in the College library.
Since admission to the College is not allowed for applicants whose proper academic placement is below the
lowest level developmental courses, applicants may NOT opt to begin English, reading, and math at the lowest
developmental course rather than placement test. The test results of applicants who do not follow these procedures
will be considered invalid and will not be used to place or admit applicants into curriculum programs of study.