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Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology Madison Site 30 - Ramsey Building Enka Site 24 - Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology Training and Conference Center 25 - Economic and Workforce Development/ Continuing Education Executive Offices 26 - Technology Commercialization Center 27 - Small Business Center and Incubator 28 - Blue Ridge Food Ventures A-B Tech South 29 - South Building Asheville Campus 1 - Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building 2 - K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building 3 - Balsam Computer Technology Center 4 - Birch Building 5 - Chestnut Building 6 - Dogwood Building 7 - Elm Building 8 - Ferguson Building 9 - Fernihurst 10 - Fernihurst Annex A & B 11 - Hemlock Building 12 - Holly Library 13 - Ivy Building 14 - J. Herbert Coman Student Activity Center 15 - Magnolia Hospitality Education Center 16 - Maple Building 17 - Maple Building Annex 18 - Poplar Building 19 - Rhododendron Building 20 - Smith-McDowell House Museum 21 - Sunnicrest 22 - Sycamore Building 23 - 93 Victoria Road Locally Committed Regionally Dynamic World-Class Focused Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 828-398-7900 abtech.edu Catalog 2013-2014 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 828-398-7900 abtech.edu !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 2013–2014 CATALOG U.S. 25/70 To Asheville To Mars Hill N.C. 213 26 28 27 25 30 24 U.S. 19/23 Victoria Road 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 23 To Meadow Road 29 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 2 abtech.edu Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Catalog of Courses Day and Evening College Volume 51 2013-2014 Main College Contact Information 828-398-7900 • 828-254-1921 www.abtech.edu Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-254-1921 Fax: 828-251-6355 Campus Police and Security: 828-279-3166 Enka Site 1459 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715 Phone: 828-398-7802 Fax: 828-281-9842 Governed by: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Recognized and approved by: • North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges • N.C. State Approving Agency for the Use of Veterans Military and Educational Benefits Specific Program Accreditation/Certification (Contact information for each of the accrediting agencies is located in the respective program descriptions): Automotive Systems Technology Accreditation The Automotive Systems Technology associate degree program has received certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is accredited by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All eight areas meet the strict industry standards required for the training of automobile technicians. This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE). Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Accreditation The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Train-ing Standards Commission. Baking & Pastry Arts Program and Culinary Arts Technology Program Accreditation The Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs Accreditation The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Madison Site 4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: 828-649-2947 Fax: 828-281-9859 South Site 303B Airport Road Arden, NC 28704 828-398-7716 Campus Police and Security: 828-301-7150 3 Catalog 2013-2014 Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Associate and Early Childhood/School Age programs are accredited by the National Association for the Edu-cation of Young Children (NAEYC). Medical Assisting Program Accreditation The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the American Association of Medical Assistants. Medical Lab Technology Program and Phlebotomy Program Accreditation The Medical Laboratory program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Medical Sonography Program Accreditation The Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Ophthalmic Assisting Program (Continuing Education) The Ophthalmic Assisting Program, ofered through Continuing Education, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP). Radiography Program Accreditation The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Surgical Technology Program Accreditation The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAA-HEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). Veterinary Medical Technology The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Esthetics Technology and Manicuring/Nail Technology North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners Emergency Medical Science North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services Information Systems Security National Security Agency, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program Nursing North Carolina Board of Nursing For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information on federally-designated gainful employment programs, visit abtech.edu/gainful-employment. Catalog changes: The oficial and most current version of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College catalog is posted on the College website at abtech.edu. Neither the online version nor the print version of the catalog should be considered a contract between Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the student. Adjustments in program or course content, sequence, schedule, and faculty may be made as necessary. A minimum enrollment may be required to ofer a course or continue a program. Charges for tuition and fees are subject to change. The College Calendar dates or events may change because of inclement weather or for other reasons. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 4 abtech.edu Contents Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. 1 Curriculum Programs. 7 Directory of College Services and Offices. 10 College Calendar 2013–2014. 13 Fall Semester – 2013. . 13 Spring Semester – 2014 . 14 Summer Session – 2014. . 15 Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report. 16 Site Locator Map. 17 Enka Site Facilities Map. 17 Organization. 18 History. . 18 Administration . 18 Curricula. . 18 Campus Facilities. . 19 College Foundation. . 19 Current Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Location. . 19 College Vision, Mission and Values. . 19 Non-Discrimination Policy. . 20 Individuals with Disabilities. . 20 Individuals with Communicable Diseases. . 20 Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. . 20 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education. 21 Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programs. . 21 Community Enrichment Programs . 23 Emergency Services Programs. . 22 Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Economic & Workforce Development. . 23 Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. 23 General Admission. 24 Admissions Policy. . 24 Admissions Procedure. . 24 Concurrent High School Enrollment . 26 New Student Orientation. . 26 Competitive & Limited Admission Programs. . 26 Placement Testing. . 27 Test Preparation & Re-Testing Procedure. . 27 A-B Tech ID Cards. . 27 Transfer, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated, and Advanced Placement Credit . 28 International Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tuition. . 29 Tuition and Expenses. 29 North Carolina Residency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Computer Use and Technology Fee . 30 Printing Fees. . 30 Consumable Supply Fee. . 30 Student Insurance. . 30 Transcript Fee. . 30 Additional Costs. . 30 Tuition and Fees Refunds. . 30 Tuition Refund Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Student Rights and Responsibilities . 31 Code of Student Conduct. . 31 Student Due Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Student Due Process Flow Chart . 34 Code of Classroom Conduct. . 35 Student Complaints. . 35 Privacy of Student Records. . 38 Academic Procedures. 39 Classification of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Class Attendance. . 40 Prerequisites and Corequisites. . 40 Course Substitutions. . 41 Introduction to College Courses for Degree-Seeking Students . 41 Schedule Adjustments. . 41 Final Examinations. . 41 Auditing Courses. . 41 Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Grading System. . 42 Transcript Codes . 43 Quality Points. . 43 Independent Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Maximum Course Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cooperative Education. . 44 Standards for Academic Progress. . 44 Academic Fresh Start. . 45 Honors and Achievements. . 45 Requirements and Graduation Requirements. . 46 Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions. . 46 Student Support Services . 47 Counseling Services and the Career Center. . 47 Academic Advising. . 47 Services to Students with Disabilities. . 47 Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Completion of Mathematics Sequence. . 49 Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Writing Center. . 49 Student Services for Distance Learners. . 49 Financial Aid. . 50 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy for Financial Aid Recipients. . 51 Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Information . 54 Scholarships. . 54 Education Tax Credits. . 54 Veterans’ Educational Benefits. . 55 Other Regulations. 55 Intellectual Property. . 55 Tobacco Free Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Parking Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. . 55 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment. . 56 5 Catalog 2013-2014 A-B Tech Campus Police and Security Department . 58 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures. . 59 No Weapons On Campus Policy. . 60 Other College Services and Information. 60 College Services . 60 General Education for AAS Degrees. 62 Allied Health and Public Service. 63 Dental Assisting. . 64 Dental Hygiene. . 65 Early Childhood Associate. . 66 Early Childhood/School-Age Education. . 68 Human Services Technology. . 69 Medical Assisting . 71 Medical Laboratory Technology. . 73 Medical Sonography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Nursing . 74 Pharmacy Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Phlebotomy. . 78 Radiography. . 78 Surgical Technology. . 79 Surgical Technology Bridge Program . 80 Veterinary Medical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Business and Hospitality Education. 83 Accounting. . 84 Baking and Pastry Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation. . 86 Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Computer Information Technology. . 88 Cosmetology. . 91 Culinary Arts. . 93 Cyber Crime Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Digital Media Technology. . 94 Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Esthetics Technology . 97 Foodservice Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Healthcare Business Informatics. . 98 Hospitality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Human Resources Management . 101 Information Systems Security. . 102 Manicuring/Nail Technology. . 103 Marketing and Retailing. . 103 Medical Office Administration. . 104 Medical Transcription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Networking Technology. . 106 Office Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Therapeutic Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Web Technologies. . 111 Emergency Services. 116 Basic Law Enforcement Training . 117 Criminal Justice Technology. . 118 Emergency Medical Science. . 120 Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program. . 121 Fire Protection Technology . 121 Engineering and Applied Technology. 123 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. . 124 Automotive Systems Technology . 125 Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. . 128 Computer Engineering Technology. . 129 Computer-Integrated Machining Technology. . 130 Construction Management Technology. . 132 Diesel and Heavy Eqiuipment Technology. . 134 Electrical Systems Technology. . 135 Electronics Engineering Technology . 137 Industrial Systems Technology. . 138 Mechanical Engineering Technology. . 140 Sustainability Technologies. . 141 Welding Technology. . 142 Arts and Sciences. 144 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree (A10100) . 145 Curriculum Requirements for the Transfer Core Diploma in Arts (D10100). . 149 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree (A10400). . 150 Curriculum Requirements for the Transfer Core Diploma in Science (D10400) . 153 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree. . 154 Pre-major Articulation Agreements. . 164 General Occupational Technology (A55280). . 155 Course Descriptions. 156 Administration, Faculty, and Staff . 244 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 6 abtech.edu 7 Catalog 2013-2014 Curriculum Programs Program Credential Schedule Accounting A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Accounting Level I Certificate Day Accounting Level II Certificate Day Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Day/Evening Basic Certificate Day/Evening Intermediate Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology Diploma Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate III Certificate Day/Evening Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree Day Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Day/Evening Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation (pending state approval) A.A.S. Degree Day Business Administration A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Business Administration Diploma Day/Evening College Transfer Associate in Arts A.A. Degree Day/Evening Transfer Core Diploma in Arts A.A. Diploma Day/Evening Associate in Science A.S. Degree Day/Evening Transfer Core Diploma in Science A.S. Diploma Day/Evening Computer-Aided Drafting Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Evening Architectural Drafting Certificate Evening Landscape Architecture Drafting Certificate Evening Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening PC and Network Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening GIS Fundamentals Certificate Day/Evening Microcomputer Applications Certificate Day/Evening PC Installation and Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Computer Basics Certificate Day/Evening Computer Integrated Machining Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Machining Technology Diploma Day/Evening Basic Machining Certificate Day/Evening CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening Advanced CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening Fundamentals of Metal Certificate Day/Evening Construction Management Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening Building Construction Science Diploma Evening Construction Management Technology Certificate Evening Basic Construction and Millwork Certificate Evening Cosmetology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Cosmetology Diploma Day/Evening Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Day Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Courts and the Law Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Justice & Special Populations Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Justice Administration & Management Certificate Day/Evening Essential Police Operations Certificate Day/Evening System of Criminal Justice Certificate Day/Evening Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree Day Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 8 abtech.edu Cyber Crime Technology A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening *Offered in collaboration with Catawba Valley Community College Dental Assisting Diploma Day Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree Day Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma Day Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Day Digital Media Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Digital Video Certificate Day/Evening Interactive Multimedia Certificate Day/Evening Early Childhood Associate A.A.S. Degree Day Early Childhood/School-Age Education A.A.S. Degree Day Early Childhood Certificate Day/Evening Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Day/Evening Special Education Certificate Day/Evening Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Electrical Systems Technology Diploma Evening Building Automation & Controls Certificate Day/Evening Electrical Wiring Certificate Day/Evening Instrumentation and Control Certificate Day/Evening Electronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Emergency Medical Science A.A.S. Degree Day Emergency Medical Science Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree Day Entrepreneurship Certificate Day Esthetics Technology Certificate Day/Evening Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Fire Protection Technology Certificate Day/Evening Food Service Technology Diploma Day General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening General Occupational Technology Diploma Day/Evening Healthcare Business Informatics A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree Day Leadership in Hospitality Certificate Day Human Resources Management A.A.S. Degree Evening Human Resources Management Certificate Evening Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Day Industrial Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Industrial Mechatronics Diploma Day Basic Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Metal Fabrication Certificate Day/Evening Information Systems Security A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening CNSS 4011/4013 Certificate Day/Evening Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate Day/Evening Marketing and Retailing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Retail Marketing Certificate Day/Evening Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Plastic Injection Molding Certificate Day/Evening Mechanical Drafting Certificate Day/Evening Automation & Robotics Certificate Day/Evening Program Credential Schedule 9 Catalog 2013-2014 Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Office Administration Diploma Day/Evening Medical Coding Certificate Day/Evening Medical Sonography A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Transcription Diploma Day/Evening Networking Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening CCNA Preparation Certificate Day/Evening Systems Administration Certificate Day/Evening Nursing Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing RIBN Option A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening/Weekend * Dual Enrollment option with Western Carolina University Practical Nursing Diploma Day/Evening Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day Office Administration Diploma Day Ofice Management Certificate Day/Evening Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate Day/Evening Pharmacy Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Pharmacy Technology Diploma Day Phlebotomy Certificate Day Radiography A.A.S. Degree Day Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Surgical Technology Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day Sustainability Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Therapeutic Massage A.A.S. Degree Day Therapeutic Massage Diploma Day/Evening Veterinary Medical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Web Technologies A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Mobile Development Diploma Day/Evening Database Management Certificate Day/Evening Geospatial Database and Web Certificate Day/Evening Mobile Web Application Developer Certificate Day/Evening Web Designer Certificate Day/Evening Web Programmer: Level 1 Certificate Day/Evening Web Programmer: Level 2 Certificate Day/Evening Welding Technology A.A.S Degree Day Welding Technology Diploma Day Welding Technology - Basic Welding I Certificate Evening Program Credential Schedule Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 10 abtech.edu Directory of College Services and Offices Academic Success. . Dean Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7191 Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7228 Basic Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7488 Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7885 Academic Related Instruction (ACA 115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7649 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7307 Service Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7573 Business and Finance. . Vice President/CFO Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7111 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7200 Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7851 Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director 93 Victoria , Asheville Campus, 398-7390 Campus Police and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief of Police and Security Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7870 Early Education Center (Childcare Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Poplar Building, Asheville Campus, 251-5111 Entrepreneurial and Educational Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strategic Business Development Officer Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7439 Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Desk K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Plant Operations Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7482 Tuition, Payments, Refunds (Access Card), Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Office 93 Victoria, Asheville Campus, 398-7152, 398-7156, 398-7155 College Advancement A-B Tech Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7176 Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7171 Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7562 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7567 All telephone listings begin with 828 area code. 11 Catalog 2013-2014 College Services & Information Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JobLink Center Maple Building, Asheville Campus, 250-4761 Ramsey Building, Madison Site, 649-2577 Mountain Tech Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager Magnolia Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7248 News, Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Community Relations and Marketing Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7117 Curriculum Programs. . Vice President, Instructional Services Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7633 Allied Health and Public Service Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Rhododendron Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7250 Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7650 Business and Hospitality Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Birch Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7286 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Haynes Technology Center, Enka Campus, 398-7353 Engineering and Applied Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Dogwood Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7220 Instructional Support and Online Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7511 Madison Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Ramsey Building, Marshall, NC, 398-7701 A-B Tech South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator 303B Airport Road, Arden, NC, 398-7716 Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education. . Senior Executive Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7937 Community Enrichment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7134 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7353 Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7936 Economic & Workforce Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7923 Human Resources & Organizational Development . Vice President Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7113 ADA Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7170 Campus Volunteers and Interns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7761 Organizational and Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training Design and Support Specialists Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7180 / 398-7178 Information Systems Technology. . Vice President/CIO Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7929 Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technicians Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7550 Center for Faculty Development and Assessment. . Associate Director Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7513 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 12 abtech.edu Student Services. . Vice President, Student Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7146 Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisors K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Career and College Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Recruitment and High School Partnerships K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7484 Childcare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7143 Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counselors K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director – Support Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7581 Emergencies and Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-7125 or 9-911 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Grade Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor Graduation Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Intramurals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Chair, Physical Education Coman Student Activity Center, 398-7843 International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator – Transfer and Distance Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7185 Student Academic Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student Life and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Coman Student Activity Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student I.D. Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Police and Security K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transcript Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transfer Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transfer-to-Senior-Institution Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Advising Center K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor Veterans’ Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7206 Visiting the Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrollment Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7578 Address correspondence to the appropriate office in care of: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Tel: 828-254-1921 • 828-398-7900 Fax: 828-251-6355 www.abtech.edu 13 Catalog 2013-2014 College Calendar 2013–2014 All dates in this calendar are subject to change. For a full listing of College dates, visit abtech.edu/calendar Fall Semester – 2013 Registration Begins April 22 Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration August 10, Noon Last Date to Pay for Late Registration August 17, Noon Classes Begin August 19 4-Week Minimester I August 19 – September 16 8-Week Minimester I August 19 – October 14 Student Activity Day August 29 Labor Day College Holiday (College Closed) August 31 - September 2 4-Week Minimester II September 17 – October 14 Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students) October 15 4-Week Minimester III October 16 – November 12 8-Week Minimester II October 16 – December 14 4-Week Minimester IV November 13 – December 14 Thanksgiving Student Holiday (No Classes for Students) November 27 Thanksgiving College Holiday (College Closed) November 28 - December 1 Student Activity Day December 6 Last Day of Class/Examinations December 14 Winter College Holidays (College Closed) December 21 – January 4 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 14 abtech.edu Spring Semester –2014 Registration Begins November 4 Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration December 19, Noon Last Date to Pay for Late Registration January 11, Noon Classes Begin January 13 4-Week Minimester I January 13 – February 10 8-Week Minimester I January 13 – March 10 Martin Luther King Jr. Day College Holiday (College Closed) January 18 – January 20 4-Week Minimester II February 11 – March 10 4-Week Minimester III March 11 – April 14 8-Week Minimester II March 11 – May 12 Student Spring Break (No Classes for Students) March 17 – March 20 Spring College Holiday (College Closed) March 21 – March 23 4-Week Minimester IV April 15 – May 12 Student Activity Day April 22 Last Day of Class/Examinations May 12 Graduation May 17 15 Catalog 2013-2014 Summer Semester –2014 Registration Begins April 21 Last Date to Pay for Registration May 20, 5 p.m. Classes Begin May 21 5-Week Minimester I May 21 – June 25 Memorial Day College Holiday (College Closed) May 24 – May 26 Student Summer Break June 26 5-Week Minimester II June 27 – August 1 Independence Day College Holiday (College Closed) July 4 - July 5 Last Day of Class/Examinations August 1 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 16 abtech.edu Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report Performance Measure Standard Met A-B Tech Results 1. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for First-Time Test Takers YES 95% aggregate passing rate Standard: 80% aggregate passing rate 2. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a GPA of 2.0 or above Standard: 83% with a GPA of 2.0 or higher after two semesters 3. Passing Rates of Students in Developmental Courses YES 87% passing rate Standard: 75% passing rate with a grade of “C” or better 4. Success of Developmental Students in Subsequent College Courses YES 89% passing rate Standard: 80% of students who took developmental courses will pass the “gatekeeper” English and/or mathematics course for which the developmental course serves as a prerequisite 5. Satisfaction of Completers and Non-Completers YES 97% satisfaction rate Standard: 90% satisfied with the quality of college programs and services 6. Curriculum Student Retention, Graduation and Transfer YES 72% retention, graduation or transfer rate Standard: 65% of fall degree-seeking students will either re-enroll, transfer or graduate by the subsequent fall 7. Business/Industry Satisfaction with Services Provided YES 95% satisfaction rate Standard: 90% of respondents will rate services provided as “very good” or “excellent” For each measure met, the college may retain and carry forward into the next fiscal year one-fourth of one percent (1/4 of 1%) of its final fiscal year General Fund appropriation. If a college meets all eight performance funding measures, and: 1) achieves a 70% or greater passing rate on all licensure/certification exams and 2) its college transfer performance equals or exceeds the performance of native UNC students, it is classified as an “Exceptional” institution and is eligible for additional funding, which is distributed equally among Exceptional colleges. *Seven measures were reported by NCCCS in 2012 (Progress of Basic Skills Students was omitted). “Exceptional” College Status Must meet all of the above performance measures in addition to: 1a. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for First-Time Test Takers YES All required exams achieved a 70% minimum passing rate Standard: 70% minimum passing rate for all exams 2a. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a GPA of 2.0 or above Standard: 88% equivalent to or greater than native UNC sophomores and juniors Source: 2012 Critical Success Factors Report 17 Catalog 2013-2014 Site Locator Map Site Facilities Maps Madison Site 4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: 828-649-2947 Enka Site 1459 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715 Phone: 828-398-7801 Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-254-1921 A-B Tech South 303B Airport Rd. Arden, NC 28704 Phone: 828-254-1921 PL Madison Site Liston B. Ramsey Building A-B Tech South PL PL PL Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology Training and Conference Center Sand Hill Road US 19-23 Center for Business and Technology Incubation (CBTI) Commercial Kitchen Administrative Offices (CBTI) Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education Executives Enka Site U.S. 25/70 N.C. 213 Airport Rd. Rutledge Rd. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 18 abtech.edu Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801 1 Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building 2 K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center 3 Balsam Computer Technology Center 4 Birch Building 5 Chestnut Building 6 Coman Student Activity Center 7 Dogwood Building 8 Elm Building 9 Ferguson Building 10 Fernihurst Building 11 Fernihurst Annex A & B 12 Hemlock Building 13 Holly Library 14 Ivy Building 15 Magnolia Building 16 Maple Building 17 Maple Annex 18 Poplar Building 19 Rhododendron Building 20 Smith-McDowell House Museum (Leased to WNC Historical Association) 21 Sunnicrest Building 22 Sycamore Building 23 93 Victoria Road To Meadow Road Victoria Road Victoria Road B3 B8 B7 B2 A1 PL A3 A4 A9 A15 A12 A18 C1 C2 A16 A14 To Biltmore Avenue See abtech.edu/maps for programs and services located in each building. Evacuation Assembly Areas EAA Shields: Parking lots marked with this symbol are designated areas in case of an emergency. Simpson: ________Lower A1 Bailey: _______________ B2 Balsam: _________ South B7 Birch: _ _________Lower B3 Dogwood: _______Lower B3 Sycamore: ___________ A9 Elm: ________________ A14 Rhododendron: 1st & 2nd Floor_ ______ B8 3rd & 4th Floor_______ B7 Holly Library: 1st Floor_ __________ A16 2nd Floor___________ A14 Ferguson: ____________ A3 Magnolia: ____________ A9 Coman: _____________ A15 Fernihurst: ___________ A4 Fernihurst Annex:_ _____ A9 Sunnicrest: Gravel lot behind Maple: _____________ A12 Chestnut: ___________ A12 Smith McDowell: _ ____ A15 Hemlock: _A18 (Grassy area) Ivy: _ ________________ C2 Poplar: _ _____________ C1 Madison Site Front Parking Lot Enka Site Haynes: Grassy area, west _ end of bldg. Tower: back parking south lot SBC: East end parking lot TCC/BRFV: Grassy area, north side Asheville Campus 19 23 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 18 abtech.edu Organization Organization History Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has served as the community’s premier technical educator for many years. Originally funded by a bond election, the institution was established on April 3, 1958 as the Asheville Industrial Education Center, and began serv-ing student September 1, 1959. Following legislation creating the North Carolina Sys-tem of Community Colleges that was enacted in 1963 by the General Assembly, the name was changed on January 9, 1964 to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Insti-tute. This legislation enabled the College to confer the Associate in Applied Science degree for the first time at graduation ceremonies in August 1964. The Board of Trustees approved a third name change to Asheville-Buncombe Technical College on August 6, 1979. A final name change occurred November 2, 1987 when the Board of Trustees approved Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College, an action that became official when endorsed by the Buncombe County Commissioners on November 3, 1987. In October 1988, the College received approval to offer associate degree programs. In September 1989, the Col-lege enrolled its first class for the Associate in Science degree. The Associate in Arts degree was first offered during summer quarter 1990-91. On January 18, 1990, A-B Tech officially opened a site in Madison County. The College had served the county out of temporary quarters at the Marshall Elementary School since December 12, 1984. By the fall term of 1997, the College had reengineered all programs and converted to the semester system. On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Develop-ment and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center, pro bono professional services, a student incubation program, a technology training and conference center, a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and technology, and a commercial kitchen. On November 8, 2011, voters approved a quarter of one cent sales tax increase to fund a $129 million con-struction campaign to provide 21st century facilities to train students for 21st century jobs. The college opened A-B Tech South in 2013, offering Curriculum and Continuing Education classes. Administration The College was initially administered by the Asheville City Board of Education. Following the establishment of the North Carolina System of Community Colleges, control passed to an independent board of trustees. From the beginning, prominent Asheville and Bun-combe County business and community leaders have helped to guide the College. In addition, each academic program has an advisory committee made up of local professionals. Several hundred local citizens provide guidance for the educational programs of the College. Curricula The first program offered by the College was Practical Nursing. Electronics Engineering Technology and the Machinist programs were started in 1960. These three curricula are still offered along with many other career and college transfer programs. The College offers the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, the Associate in Fine Arts, and the Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and As-sociate in Fine Arts degree programs are offered in the Division of Arts and Sciences. All career curricula and courses are offered through four divisions: Allied Health and Public Service Education, Business and Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engi-neering and Applied Technology. Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Edu-cation courses are generally offered on demand, with sufficient enrollment. The Division of Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers short-term workforce training options for business, industry and the general public. Courses in healthcare, business, hospitality, technology, industry, trades and employability skills are available. Training can be cus-tomized to meet the unique needs of small, mid-sized, and large businesses and can be tailored for delivery on demand. Community enrichment classes, such as art, languages and practical skills, are offered year round at each campus location throughout the Col-lege’s service area. Curriculum courses are usually offered on planned schedules in both the day and evening/weekend pro-grams. Many curriculum classes are also offered in clusters for unclassified students. Both curriculum and Economic & Workforce Develop-ment/ Continuing Education programs are supported through the activities of the GED program, Develop-mental Studies, the Academic Learning Center, and Holly Library. Classes meet on campus and at various off-campus sites. Course requirements are the same without regard to meeting times, formats, or locations. Catalog 2013-2014 Organization 19 Organization Campus Facilities On March 15, 1961 the Industrial Education Center moved into two new buildings off Victoria Road in Asheville. Over the years, the Board of Trustees has acquired land that today totals 144 acres. Located on the Asheville Campus is the Smith-McDowell House, the oldest brick house in Buncombe County, which is leased to the Western North Carolina Historical Association. On January 18, 1990 the College established a site in Madison County. The satellite operation provides adult education and college credit courses for the people of Madison County. Over the years, a combination of special funding has provided for campus expansion. Since 1985, the North Carolina General Assembly has approved $5 million in special legislation for campus construction. Since 1987, Buncombe County voters have approved $13.5 million in bonds to be used for campus additions and renovations. In statewide bond referendums, voters approved $5 million in 1993 and $14 million in 2000 for capital projects at A-B Tech. Buncombe County Commissioners purchased property for A-B Tech belonging to St. Genevieve Gibbons Hall, a private school that merged with Asheville Country Day School to form Carolina Day School. The Board of Trustees acquired the title to these 12.77 acres and four buildings on September 23, 1987. In 1990, the Commissioners purchased 16.75 acres contiguous to the west boundaries of the campus. This purchase included Sunnicrest, the only remaining lodge constructed by George Vanderbilt. The lodge has been renovated to house College offices. On October 21, 1987, A-B Tech in cooperation with Buncombe Child Development opened a Child Care Center, which offers day service to students and faculty. On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Development and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center, pro bono professional services, a student incubation program, a technology training and conference center, a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and technology, and a commercial kitchen. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation was established in 1996 as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its sole purpose is to provide financial support for the students and programs of A-B Tech. The A-B Tech Foundation meets critical needs that cannot be addressed in the College’s normal operating budget. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Current Status A-B Tech, with strong local support, has grown in facilities and land acquisition, in enrollment, in curricula, and in expanded services to the community. The College has the largest total headcount enrollment of any institution of higher education in Western North Carolina, serving more than 27,000 students annually. Location The Asheville campus is located on Victoria Road in Asheville, North Carolina, a city repeatedly named one of the most livable towns in America. Situated near major interstates and on local bus routes, the College is convenient to the citizens it serves. The Madison Site is located in Marshall, NC. The Enka Site is located in the Enka community near Asheville, NC. The South Site is located in the Arden community near Asheville, NC. College Vision, Mission and Values Vision Locally Committed • Regionally Dynamic • World-Class Focused Mission A-B Tech inspires, nurtures and empowers students and the community toward a better quality of life through progressive teaching, bold innovation and supportive collaboration. Values A-B Tech’s core beliefs guide behaviors, decisions and interactions toward accomplishing the mission and achieving the vision. A-B Tech is dedicated to student and community success through: Excellence: To practice the highest levels of professionalism and performance in providing a quality education for our diverse community. We commit to superior personal, academic and professional standards as we strive for distinction in all aspects of our learning and work. Learning: To foster a love of learning and to empower individuals to succeed in our local and global community. To be the #1 resource for college and career readiness, transfer education, enrichment, workforce development and life-long learning. Supportive Environment: To create a safe, nurturing, appreciative, compassionate atmosphere of mutual respect and collaborative partnerships among all individuals. Innovation: To actively seek creative solutions and cutting-edge initiatives that lead to best practices. Inclusiveness: To embrace the diversity of cultures, ideas, wisdom and points of view that makes people unique and adds quality to our lives and vitality to the College. Continuous Improvement: To continually assess the effectiveness of our programs, services and processes to assure that we are doing our best every day and that over time our best gets better. Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 20 abtech.edu Organization Non-Discrimination Policy The Board of Trustees and the administration of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are fully committed to encouraging and sustaining a learning and work environment that is free from prohibited discrimination. The College does not practice or condone discrimination on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, veterans’ status or genetic information in the administration of its employment policies, educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs or other school-administered programs. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of Title IX, the ADA, and other Federal non-discrimination legislation to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College should be referred to: Applicants or current employees: Director of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 398-7170 Prospective or current students: Disability Services Office 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 398-7141, 398-7581, or 398-7587 Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College provides campus network and computing facilities including Internet access for the use of faculty, staff, students, and other authorized individuals in support of the research, educational, and administrative purposes of the College. The College has extensive information technology resources and systems available for both instruction and administrative applications. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to become familiar with College technology resources and systems and to use them on a regular basis. Users are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using these resources and to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. The Internet and associated resources contain a wide variety of material and information. Informa-tion available on the Internet is not generated or selected by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Com-munity College. The College is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the campus network. 2. The creation, display, or transmittal of illegal, mali-cious, or obscene material is prohibited. 3. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will not be liable for the actions of anyone connect-ing to the Internet through College facilities. All users shall assume full liability (legal, financial, or otherwise) for their actions. 4. The user is responsible for complying with laws protecting software or other accessed information. Downloading programs and files may violate United States copyright laws that protect information and software. Although the Internet provides easy ac-cess to software distributed by companies on a trial basis, this does not mean that the software is free or that it may be distributed freely. All files down-loaded from a source external to the campus must be scanned for viruses. 5. Because of the insecure nature of transmitting files electronically, no right of privacy exists with regard to email, Internet sessions, or electronic file storage and transmission. When sending or forwarding email over the campus network or the Internet, users shall iden-tify themselves clearly and accurately. Anonymous or pseudonymous posting is expressly forbidden. Individuals with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, “ADA”) wishing to make a request for reasonable accommodation, auxiliary communication aids or services, or materials in alternative accessible formats should contact the Disability Services Counselor in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. A person who wishes to file a complaint of alleged discrimination on the basis of disability should contact the Director of Human Resources listed above. Communicable Disease and Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens A-B Tech Community College shall not exclude individuals with communicable diseases unless a determination is made that the individual presents a health risk to himself or others. It is the policy of the College to consider the educational or employment status of those with a communicable disease on an individual basis based on the program of study or work assignment. It is the policy of the College to comply with federal regulations and state statutes regarding blood-borne pathogens as set forth in the Federal Register, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, and the North Carolina Administrative Code, 10A NCAC 41A, by attempting to limit/prevent occupational exposure of employees to blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids and materials that may transmit blood-borne pathogens and lead to disease or death. Catalog 2013-2014 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 21 Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Organization 6. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College computing and telephone facilities maintain usage statistics in archived log files for the purpose of moni-toring system performance and usage patterns. Users must not perform tasks they would not want logged. 7. College employees may make reasonable personal use of the campus network, email, and the Internet as long as the direct measurable cost to the public is none or is negligible, and there is no negative im-pact on employee’s performance of duties. 8. All users of the Internet by way of College facilities must comply with all relevant policies and proce-dures of the College. 9. Use of the Internet for commercial gain or profit is not allowed from a College site. Failure to comply with any of these provisions will result in disciplinary action as provided for under the disciplinary policies and procedures of the College. A-B Tech provides access to the Internet by way of the State of North Carolina Wide Area Network. As such, all users are subject to the governing policies established by the North Carolina State Chief Information Officer in addition to the above A-B Tech Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. The current policy governing use of the North Carolina Wide Area Network and the Internet can be reviewed at: www.scio.state.nc.us/sitPolicies.asp. The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division offers classes and training to support the economic development and lifelong learning of the community and its citizens. Needs for higher academic education, employment skills, job training and retraining, personal growth and development, and business and economic development are continually identified through a variety of assessments. Different instructional approaches are offered to meet community needs such as traditional classroom instruction, individualized instruction, computer-assisted learning, community-based learning centers, on-site classes and training for business and industry, and apprenticeships. Assessment and training consultation is also available for individuals, businesses, industries, and public and private sector agencies. The educational offerings of the Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division are built on the concept of lifelong learning. Classes and training are provided in different formats, at a variety of times, and at locations where the needs of students can conveniently be met. Some programs are coordinated with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or the Work First programs of other agencies. These and other similar programs represent joint efforts to bring education and training services to the community. Training and course work may earn Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit applicable to certain professions. The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division provides programs for adults age Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 18 or older. Minors, ages 16 and 17, can enroll for some classes with special permission and if space allows. Costs Costs for Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education classes vary. Fees may be charged for books, materials, supplies, and accident insurance. For some classes, North Carolina residents ages 65 or older are exempt from registration fees. Course Repetition There is a limit to the number of times a student may enroll in a particular Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education class. The Course Repetition policy guides enrollment in selected types of classes. Certain workforce training courses may not be taken more than twice within a five-year period without the student paying the full cost of the course as determined by the College. Students may repeat certain courses more than once if the repetitions are required for certification, licensure, or recertification. Programs Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education needs are addressed in four primary areas: 1. Community Enrichment 2. Emergency Services 3. Workforce Training 4. Economic & Workforce Development Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 22 abtech.edu Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Community Enrichment Programs Community Enrichment Programs provide courses, seminars and activities that contribute to the community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual growth. Courses are designed to assist adults in the development of new skills, or upgrading of existing ones. With hundreds of classes and events every year, these programs provide lifelong learning opportunities to community members of Buncombe and Madison counties. The Program offers a variety of art classes, from culinary arts to visual arts. The language component includes French, Italian, German, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Recreation, Music, Dance and Film classes such as fly fishing, yoga, contemporary dance, film appreciation and acting as well as Financial Wellness classes attract thousands of adult learners to the campus each year. Home and Garden classes such as backyard chickens, residential landscaping, upholstery, sewing and quilting add to the diversity of the courses offered. The Blue Ridge Heritage Travel Series offers a unique learning experience through day-trips exploring Western North Carolina’s most hidden treasures. Emergency Services Programs Emergency Services Programs- were created to establish a single point of contact for students, College personnel, and the community in the fields of fire services, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. These programs provide training in both curriculum and continuing education. A significant number of these courses are offered to meet licensure or certification requirements for employment in fire and rescue, criminal justice and law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Emergency Services Programs also offer numerous specialized classes that meet qualifications and standards required by governing agencies. Workforce Programs Workforce Programs provide education and training for individuals to prepare for new or different employment and to upgrade the skills of individuals in their current employment. These opportunities are available through single courses or a series of courses specifically designed for an occupation. A significant number of these courses are offered to meet licensure or certification requirements. Offerings include programs for many occupational areas including: computer training, health occupations, and technical and industrial training. Employability skills and life success skills are provided by Human Resources Development. Business Solutions & Computer Training Department provides hundreds of offerings each year. A-B Tech works to meet the needs of those in the marketplace who want to master emerging technologies, gain the professional certifications that allow them to advance in their professions, or enter a field that promises continued growth. For administrative, technical, customer service and professional workers alike, computer skills are a constant. A-B Tech’s programs provide training in a variety of disciplines to help North Carolina’s workforce grow and learn. From basic courses to intensive professional programs, A-B Tech provides critical and thorough instruction in areas of software, hardware, and peripherals. Designed for both beginning students and professionals seeking to update their skills, A-B Tech courses and programs cover such timely subjects as administrative and financial software, relational database technology, software-specific training programs, and operating systems. Courses are offered in traditional instructor-led, online, and hybrid formats. Health Services Programs include training in healthcare professions such as Nurse Aide I, Nurse Aide II, Medication Aide, MEPAP Activity Professional, Ophthalmic Assisting, and Dental Radiology. Students successfully completing the Nurse Aide I program and state exam will appear on the North Carolina state registry for Nursing Assistants. Additional courses are offered to professionals for CEUs in the fields of dental hygiene and veterinary technology. Human Resources Development (HRD) Program provides short-term, pre-vocational training and counseling designed to help unemployed and underemployed adults successfully enter the workforce with additional education. Instruction focuses on the following topics: • Career assessment • Development of a positive self-concept • Development of employability skills • Development of communication skills • Development of problem-solving skills • Awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace Occupational & Skilled Trades Programs provide education and training for individuals to prepare for new or different employment in industrial or technically challenging fields and to upgrade the skills of individuals in their current employment. These opportunities are available through single courses or a series of courses specifically designed for a business, industrial, or technical occupation. Some of these courses are offered as apprenticeships or to meet certification requirements for employment in careers such as electrical journeymen, building, electrical, mechanical inspection and code updates. Additional course offerings include blacksmithing, cabinetmaking, carpentry, substitute teacher training and welding. Classroom and hands-on training in the sustainability arena are also a significant focus. Catalog 2013-2014 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 23 EconomAidcm &is Wsionrksf oarncde S Dtuedvelnotp Imnfeonrmt/Caotinotninuing Education Economic & Workforce Development The Department of Economic & Workforce Development provides customized training and services that support local business and industry. The Department links the College to the associated efforts of local, regional, and state agencies for economic and workforce development. The College partners with businesses of all sizes and types to offer workforce training solutions to strengthen the skill sets of employees and build opportunities for advancement. Customized Training (CTP) is a specialized program supporting the economic development efforts of the State by providing education and training opportunities for eligible businesses and industries. The program was developed in recognition of the fact that one of the most important factors for a business or industry considering locating, expanding, or remaining in North Carolina is the ability of the State to ensure the presence of a well-trained workforce. The program is designed to react quickly to the needs of businesses and to respect the confidential nature of proprietary processes and information within those businesses. Business Development and Incubation is a model that allows entrepreneurs a “jump start” for their business and involves a dynamic process that provides physical space, virtual programming, consulting and technical assistance, access to business services and equipment, technology support, guidance in obtaining financing, conference rooms with videoconferencing feature and computers, etc. Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center The Small Business Center (SBC) provides free one-on-one counseling and advising services to existing and potential small business owners. In addition, a variety of seminars and special events are sponsored. Those businesses and industries eligible for support through the Customized Training Program include manufacturing, technology intensive (i.e., information technology, life sciences), regional or national warehousing and distribution centers, customer support centers, air courier services, national headquarters with operations outside North Carolina, and civil service employees providing technical support to United States military installations located in North Carolina. Examples of training opportunities include: • Blueprint Reading • Machining, Manufacturing, Braising, Soldering, and Welding • Forklift Operation and Safety • CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen • Customer Service • Leadership Development • OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards • Six Sigma, Lean, and APICS • Building Operator Certification Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 24 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information General Admission Admissions Policy 1. A-B Tech is an open-door institution, which ac-cepts all applicants who have graduated from high school, hold a GED or adult high school diploma, are at least 18 years of age or older, are emanci-pated minors, or dual enrollment students. 2. Some programs in the Allied Health and Public Services Division are selective and typically re-quire the high school credential. Admission to these programs is competitive. 3. Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admis-sion based on the qualifications and limitations listed below: a. Attended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school, home school and/or adult high school that operates in compliance with state or local laws. b. Must be charged out-of-state tuition and are not considered a North Carolina resi-dent for tuition purposes. c. Will be counseled that federal and state laws prohibit states from granting pro-fessional licenses to undocumented stu-dents. d. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any un-documented immigrant in any program of study when capacity limitations exist. e. Must comply with all federal and state laws concerning financial aid. 4. The College will refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. When mak-ing this safety determination, the College shall refuse admission to an applicant only when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or other individuals. In this case, the College shall document the following: a. Detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission. b. The time period within which the refusal to admit shall be applicable and the supporting rationale for the designated time period. c. The condition upon which the applicant that is refused would be eligible to be admitted. 5. The College shall implement an appeals process for applicants denied admission pursuant to this policy. Admissions Procedure 1. Submit an application for admission to the College. Applications are available online at abtech.edu or in paper format in the Bailey Student Services Center. The preferred method of submission is electronic. 2. Upon receipt of a completed College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) application for admission, staff verifies all data for the applicant in the student file in the NCCCS Colleague computer system. Applicants select their program(s) of choice from available academic programs on the CFNC application that are not competitive or limited admission. Students may not register within programs for which they do not meet placement or program prerequisites. 3. Inactive students, who have not attended for two consecutive semesters, excluding summer, will be reverted to the unclassified status, unless they otherwise indicate a program of choice. 4. An electronic file is made for each applicant and all additional supporting documents are linked to this file. 5. Students who want to declare an academic program (classified students) must do the following: a. Submit transcripts from other colleges attended if transfer credit is desired. Applicants with prior college credit may not need to take the placement assessment. OR b. Submit satisfactory SAT or ACT test results (if less than three years old). OR c. Take the Accuplacer computerized placement test or submit placement test scores for Accuplacer from testing at another college. Students who have earned college credit that is three (3) years or older are strongly recommended to take the Accuplacer placement test at A-B Tech. OR d. Submit Compass and/or Asset scores from testing at another college Admissions and Student Information 25 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information e. Meet with the faculty, program, or transfer advisor for course selection and program assistance. General Occupational Technology students must meet with Bailey academic advisors for course selection and program assistance. f. Register and pay at designated time. 6. New unclassified (non-degree or non-diploma seeking) applicants will: a. Complete Accuplacer computerized placement test, if needed. Placement will be required for applicants who plan to enroll in English and mathematics classes or in classes for which English or math prerequisites exist. OR b. Bring in satisfactory SAT or ACT test reports which are less than three years old or OR c. Submit appropriate transfer credit prior to registering for courses or OR d. Submit Compass or Asset scores from another College. e. Register on WebAdvisor or in the Bailey Student Services Center f .Pay at designated time. 7. Some allied health programs are selective in nature, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of students who can be enrolled in the programs. Selective programs have an application period, which is typically in the fall. • Applicants must take the Accuplacer placement test and show college level skills on all sections of the test. Other standardized tests used for placement purposes in North Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may be used to show college level skills. • Applicants who perform acceptably on Accuplacer, another acceptable assessment instrument, or have appropriate transfer credit then schedule themselves at their expense to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) in the designated application period. • Ultimate selection in the program occurs in the spring semester, and is based upon the student’s TEAS composite score, a number of points earned for successful completion of a group of specified courses and residency in Buncombe or Madison County. 8. A smaller number of allied health programs use a modified selective process. • Application for these programs occurs in the spring semester of each year. • Applicants must take the Accuplacer placement test and display college level skills on all sections. Other standardized tests used for placement purposes in North Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may be used to show college level skills. • Applicants who perform acceptably on Accuplacer, another approved instrument, or have appropriate transfer credit then schedule themselves at their expense to take TEAS before a prescribed deadline. Ultimate selection into the program is based upon the student’s composite TEAS score and residency in Buncombe or Madison County. Contact Information for all Admissions Questions and Matters:Please visit the K. Ray Bailey Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@abtech.edu for assistance with the admissions process or to receive additional assistance. Distance services are also available for not-present students at distanceadvising@abtech.edu. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 26 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information *Accuplacer is a product of The College Board which also produces the SAT. Accuplacer tests have very high reliability and validity. Concurrent High School Enrollment The Career and College Promise Program offers structured opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Academic credits earned through Career and College Promise shall enable students who continue into postsecondary education, after graduating from high school, to complete a postsecondary credential in less time than would normally be required. A-B Tech offers three types of Career and College Promise pathways: College Transfer Pathways, Career Technical Education Pathways, and Cooperative- Innovative High School Programs. College Transfer Pathways include at least 30 semester hours of transfer courses, including English and mathematics, that are available to qualified junior and senior high school students. Career Technical Education Pathways lead to a certificate or diploma aligned with a high school career cluster. These pathways are designed for accelerated high school juniors and seniors who are ready to get a head start on career and technical courses that will lead to a career. Cooperative-Innovative High Schools are designed for motivated students looking for a non-traditional high school experience. These small high schools partner with A-B Tech to provide local students with a comprehensive and accessible education. A-B Tech is affiliated with three cooperative-innovative high schools, two that are early colleges and one that is a middle college. Early colleges, statewide, are rigorous programs in which students can earn a high school diploma and associate degree simultaneously. Early college students start in the ninth grade, and can complete the program in five years. A-B Tech has two partner early colleges: • Buncombe County Early College, located on the main campus of A-B Tech in Asheville. • Madison Early College High School, located in Mars Hill. Buncombe County Middle College is also a cooperative-innovative high school. Located on the main A-B Tech campus in Asheville, it provides juniors and seniors with a non-traditional setting for completing a high school diploma and earning college credits. For more information, contact advisors at 398-7715, 398-7516. New Student Orientation In order to make the A-B Tech experience as success-ful as possible, all incoming curriculum students are required to complete a New Student Orientation ses-sion. Students can complete the New Student Orienta-tion either in a classroom setting or online. The pro-gram will include all the necessary tools and resources to help ensure student success. Students can schedule their orientation at newstudents.abtech.edu. New stu-dent orientation must be completed before registering for classes. Competitive and Limited Admission Programs Some programs are competitive and selective in na-ture, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of students who can be enrolled in the programs. These programs have separate application periods and admissions requirements. Competitive Allied Health and Public Service Programs • Associate Degree Nursing • Practical Nursing • Dental Assisting • Dental Hygiene • Radiography • Medical Sonography • Surgical Technology Modified Competitive Allied Health - Public Service and Emergency Services Programs • Emergency Medical Science (New process for Fall 2013 class) • Pharmacy Technology • Medical Assisting • Medical Laboratory Technology • Veterinary Medical Technology Limited seat programs have restricted capacity due to clinical site, resource and/or lab space availability. Students are accepted into these programs on a first come, first served basis once minimum program eli-gibility requirements are met. These programs have separate application periods and admissions require-ments. Limited Seat Programs • Cosmetology • Esthetics Admissions and Student Information 27 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information • Manicuring • Medical Coding • Phlebotomy Contact Information for all Competitive, Modified Competitive and Limited Seat Programs: Please see an academic advisor in the K. Ray Bailey Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@ abtech.edu for specific instructions and application details. Distance services are available for not-present stu-dents at distanceadvising@abtech.edu. Placement Testing The purpose of placement testing is to match the academic readiness of the incoming student with the academic requirements of the curriculum. Persons applying for admission into all degree and diploma programs are required to take the North Carolina Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC-DAP) test. Students who are unclassified (not desiring to be enrolled in a program) will need to take the placement test if they desire to take a mathematics, English, reading course or any course for which math or English are prerequisites. Alternate testing formats will be made available to individuals with disabilities upon request to the Support Services office. Documentation of disability will be required prior to the establishment of accommodations for placement testing. All students may waive the placement testing requirement if they submit documentation of acceptable SAT, ACT, or other state-approved placement test scores which have been earned within the preceding three years. Transfer credit received from a regionally accredited institution for first-level English and math courses will also be accepted in lieu of placement testing. The student must submit an official transcript to receive transfer credit and to officially waive the need for placement testing. Students applying for admission to limited enrollment Allied Health programs should consult the program’s admission information in the admissions section of the College website at abtech.edu. This information is also available in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Test Preparation and Re-Testing Procedure It is incumbent upon students to prepare fully before taking NC-DAP, the college’s placement assessment tool. The NC-DAP has very high reliability and validity. To assist students in preparing, resources are listed at placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students may only take the placement test once in a three year period with the following exceptions: • Applicants for limited and competitive allied health curricula may take the test once each year during the application period. • Students who tested while enrolled in high school may test when applying for admission to the College. • Students granted approval to retake the test by the Chair of Developmental Studies, Director of Student Advising and Support Services, or Vice-President for Student Services. Placement testing is a valuable tool in ensuring that students are enrolled in courses that support student success. Lack of preparation for the assessment may result in additional cost and time for classes. Students may register for the placement test online at placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students must present a picture I.D. to take the placement test. Placement testing is available both day and evening hours. Based on placement scores, a student will be placed directly into College English and math or into one of the developmental studies courses that are designed to prepare the student for entry into his or her chosen field of study. To support student success, students are required to take the courses into which they are placed. Adult Basic Education Placement Students who place into Adult Basic Education reading will be allowed to enroll in College courses only after they have received appropriate remediation through the Adult Basic Education program. Students who test into both Adult Basic Education language and mathematics must also receive appropriate remediation prior to enrolling in college courses. Students who place into Adult Basic Education level math only or Adult Basic Education language only will be allowed to take Developmental Studies and/ or curriculum classes with approval of their academic advisor. A-B Tech ID Cards A-B Tech issues student ID cards to all curriculum students during the registration process at the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. ID Cards can be produced with a current application on file and a current government-issued photo ID card (driver’s license, passport, military ID). After receiving an A-B Tech ID card, students should take it to the Holly Library to be activated in the Library’s database. With their library-activated photo ID card, students can check out materials, use the research computers, and access reserve items. They must present the card each time they wish to check out library materials. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 28 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Transfer Credit, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated Credit, CLEP and Advanced Placement Credit, Continuing Education and Licensure Credit. Transfer Credit from Other Institutions Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will accept credit in transfer from institutions recognized by a regional accrediting agency. Transcripts must be unopened and officially issued by the credit granting institution. Credit may be awarded for appropriate military courses. Students must submit a curriculum application before transfer credit is evaluated. Credit obtained outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an educational credential evaluation services that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Students should contact internationalinfo@abtech.edu for more information. Only grades of “C” or better will be considered for transfer. Pass or Proficiency grades will not be consid-ered for transfer. Credits will be evaluated in the con-text of the current catalog. The Office of Records and Registration in consultation with Department Chairs will determine the appropriate A-B Tech course credit to award. Some departments may require a skills as-sessment before transfer credit is awarded. In such cases the decision of the department is final. Credit will be assigned without quality points and will not be calculated into the student’s A-B Tech grade point average. If a transferred course is also taken at A-B Tech, the local grade will be calculated in the grade point average. No more than 75% of credit required for a degree, diploma or certificate program may be transferred credit. Credit by Examination (Proficiency Testing) Examinations are comprehensive and must be ap-proved by the supervisor of the instructor administer-ing the exam. The examination may be oral, perfor-mance, written, or a combination of these methods. To receive credit by examination, the score must be above average (“A” or “B”). A grade of “A” or “B” will be posted on the transcript of the student who suc-cessfully completes the examination. The decision of the examining instructor is final. No student may request a second test for Credit by Examination in the same course or request Credit by Examination in a course after receiving any recorded grade for that course. Exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instructional Services. Procedure: 1. Enroll as a credit student in the course to be challenged and pay tuition. There is no extra charge for full-time students who are taking at least 16 credit hours of non self-supporting coursework. 2. Present evidence of proficiency, complete the written request form, and have the request approved prior to the 10 percent point of the semester (or 10% of the minimester session). 3. Remain enrolled and attend class until the examination is administered. During this pe-riod, students who have written approval for the exam may attend class without purchas-ing textbooks and materials. If books are pur-chased and returned for refund, they must be in new condition. 4. Students who are very confident of passing the exam may request a course overload. 5. Students who perform on the exam at a level sufficient to get credit may leave the course and will be awarded a grade of “A” or “B” for the course. Receiving credit does not entitle the student to a tuition refund. Students who do not achieve an “A” or “B” on the profi-ciency exam are encouraged to remain in the class as a regular student. 6. Students who receive financial assistance of any type are required to inform the direc-tor of their assistance program that they are seeking credit by exam. Assistance may be reduced and reimbursement will be required if the course load is reduced by receiving credit by examination. Any exceptions to these procedures must have prior written approval by the appropriate Department Chairperson, Division Dean, and the Vice President for Instructional Services. Articulated Credit College credit may be awarded for high school cours-es if conditions of the North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement or Regional Articulation in Career Education (RACE) are met. Students must see the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Advanced Placement and CLEP Credit Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher will be used to grant college equivalent credit. CLEP scores of 50 or higher will be considered for awarding college credit. Admissions and Student Information 29 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Tuition Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester: N.C. residents per semester..........................$1,104.00 Nonresident of N.C.........................................$4,176.00 (16 or more credit hours) N.C. residents per credit hour per semester...............................................$69.00 Nonresident of N.C. per credit hour per semester...........................$261.00 (fewer than 16 credit hours) Return Check Charge*........................................$25.00 North Carolina residents 65 years of age and older are exempted from the payment of curriculum tu-ition up to 6 credit hours and registration fees for some Continuing Education classes. * Return Check Charge is subject to change. Self Supporting Summer Semester Per Semester………………….........................$1472.00 Per credit hour……..................................……...$92.00 Licensure and Certification Credit A-B Tech awards curriculum credit for select licen-sure and certifications. Contact your Advisor or Department Chair for information. Continuing Education Continuing education credits that lead to a credential or certification may be considered for course equiva-lency. Department Chair approval is required, and the student must be enrolled in the program for which he or she is seeking credit. International Applicants A-B Tech has been approved to issue I-20 forms for qualified international applicants seeking diplomas or associate degrees in M-1 or F-1 status. A-B Tech does not issue I-20 forms for continuing education programs, English as a Second Language, or certificate programs. International applicants must show proficiency in the English language and graduate from a secondary school that is equivalent to secondary schools in the United States. To demonstrate English proficiency, international applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL. Applicants already in the Asheville area may substitute the Accuplacer Placement Assessment, which can be taken at A-B Tech Community College or another North Carolina Community College. International applicants should submit all admission credentials together. A written admissions application, international application supplement, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, official high school transcripts and English translations (if applicable), college transcripts and English translations (if interested in transfer credit, an evaluation by a member agency of www.naces.org), and affidavits of financial support with supporting documentation are all necessary for an admission decision. International applicants must also certify their ability to pay for out-of-state tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses for at least one full year of study. Medical insurance is not required at this time but is highly recommended for all international applicants. Information, including all necessary application materi-als and estimated cost of attendance, are also available online at abtech.edu/content/student-services/admis-sions/ International-Applicants. Email inquiries should be addressed to internationalinfo@abtech.edu. Tuition and Expenses North Carolina Residency In order to qualify for the resident tuition rate, North Carolina law (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that a legal resident must have maintained domicile in North Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately prior to classification as a resident for tuition purposes. The student cannot qualify for in-state tuition if he or she is claimed as a dependent by a parent or guardian who is not a N.C. resident. Proof of residency includes being employed within the state of North Carolina, paying NC taxes, having a current NC driver’s license, and voting in NC. Anyone having a question regarding resident status should contact the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Student Activity Fees The student activity fee will be charged each semester based upon the number of credit hours taken during the day at the Asheville campus. Students enrolled for nine or more on-campus credit hours will be charged a student activity fee of $19 for the fall and spring semesters. Students enrolled for eight or fewer on-campus credit hours will be charged a student activity fee of $14 for the fall and spring semesters. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 30 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Additional Costs Students should be prepared to incur additional estimated expenses during the academic year (two semesters and summer term) as follows: Allied Health and Public Service Education Books $900-1,900 Supplies $200-1,000 Arts and Sciences: A.A., A.S., A.F.A. Books $1,200-2,000 Supplies $150-600 Business and Hospitality Education Books $1,000-2,500 Supplies $200-1,000 Engineering and Applied Technology Books $700-1,000 Supplies $200-1,100 The cost of books and supplies varies from year-to-year by curriculum due to price changes, curriculum changes, and instructor preferences. For purposes of definition, the following items may be classified as supplies: pen, pencils, paper, notebooks, instruments, student kits, uniforms and shoes, rental of uniforms, safety equipment, hand tools, calculators, lab coats, membership dues, and pins. Students will incur most of the supply costs for their curriculum during the first semester of study. Students are encouraged to consult with their department chairperson for actual costs of supplies for their curriculum. Prior to the purchase of a calculator for use in class, students should consult with their instructor. Tuition and Fee Refunds The tuition policy is set by the State of North Carolina and is subject to change. A 100% refund shall be made if a student drops the class by submitting the required paperwork or completing the drop action prior to the first day of classes for the term as noted in the College Calendar on the website at abtech.edu/calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in which the student is registered is canceled. A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially drops the class prior to or on the official 10% point of the term. Insurance, technology, consumable, and student activity fees are not refundable. Federal regulations, if different from above, will overrule this policy. For classes that start a week or more into a term, a full refund will be provided if a student drops a class prior to the beginning date of the class. A 75% refund will be provided for a class dropped on the beginning date through the 10% point of the class. Only hours dropped below a total of 16 credit hours are eligible for a refund. Tuition Refund Process To be eligible for tuition refund the student must: 1. Register and pay tuition and fees. 2. Officially drop the class on or before the 10% point of the term in one of the following ways: a. By submitting in person to any Registration Cen-ter (K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Madi-son Site Office) a Drop/Add Registration Change Notice during business hours. b. By having an advisor process the drop. The student is responsible for ensuring this has been done. Computer Use and Technology Fee The State Board of Community Colleges has established a computer use and technology fee to support the procurement, operations and repair of computer and other instructional technology, including the supplies and materials that support the technology. This fee is set annually by the Board of Trustees and is $16 per semester for curriculum students and $5 per course for occupational continuing education classes. Printing Fees Students are allowed 100 black-and-white copies at no charge per semester. Additional black-and-white copies are $0.08 per page. Color copies are charged at a rate of $0.15 per page. Consumable Supply Fee Certain courses have additional fees attached to them to pay for consumable supplies not covered by tuition. Consumable fees for academic programs will vary by class and are available online at abtech.edu/catalog/consumable-supply-fee. Student Insurance A group policy, providing insurance protection, is main-tained by the College and all curriculum students are required to subscribe to such coverage. The only ex-ception is for students taking only off-campus courses. The cost of accident insurance to the student is $1.40 per semester. Transcript Fee The College charges a transcript fee of $5 per tran-script and a $10 fee per transcript on-demand. This fee is approved annually by the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees and is subject to change. Admissions and Student Information 31 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Code of Student Conduct The Board of Trustees establishes and maintains a learning environment that supports students, and the vision, mission, and values of the institution. There are behavioral expectations that outline the responsibilities and proper practices for all students at the College. When the Code of Conduct is challenged, the following types of discipline include but are not limited to: verbal warning, written warning, a failing grade for an assignment or exam, probation, administrative withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages, consequences adapted to a specific violation, suspension, expulsion or actions recommended by a Threat Assessment Team. The President shall have final approval in the expulsion of a student. Academic-Related Violations Academically-related violations include academic integrity and other matters that have a negative impact on the teaching and learning environment. Faculty members are responsible for ensuring the academic integrity of the College. Violations of academic integrity are considered serious offenses. Students are forewarned that some acts of academic dishonesty may result in action being taken by outside individuals or entities. The following matters will be referred to the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee: 1. Plagiarism: The intentional theft or unacknowledged use of another’s words or ideas. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to paraphrasing or summarizing another’s words or works without proper acknowledgement; using direct quotes of material without proper acknowledgement; or purchasing or using a paper or presentation written or produced by another. If a student is uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, he or she should discuss this with the class instructor. 2. Cheating: Cheating includes using notes or other material without permission from the faculty on an exam; receiving information from another student during an exam; obtaining a copy of an exam or questions from an exam prior to taking the exam; submitting someone else’s work as one’s own; or having someone else take one’s exam and submitting it as his or her own. 3. Aiding Acts of Academic Dishonesty: Providing information to another student with the awareness that the student intends to use it for deceptive Student Rights and Responsibilities purposes. 4. Violations of Normal Classroom Behavior such as, but not limited to, being disobedient, showing disrespect, causing disruption of the classroom or not abiding by professional conduct. These behaviors are also considered academically-related violations. The intent is to make sure that the learning environment is not compromised. Non-Academic Related Violations Non-Academically Related Violations of the Code of Student Conduct will be referred to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee. These violations include: 1. Alcoholic Beverages: Students may not possess or use alcoholic beverages on campus. Students may not be under the influence of alcoholic beverages on campus or at College-affiliated activities or events. 2. Animals: Students may not have an animal of any kind on campus. This includes animals left within a vehicle. Working dogs, such as police dogs or service dogs, are permitted. 3. Assault and/or Battery: Students may not strike or threaten to strike another person for any reason whatsoever. Threatening to strike another person is defined as assault, and striking another person is defined as battery. 4. Bullying: Students may not intimidate or threaten with harm any other individual. Bullying is defined as “any pattern of gestures or written, electronic or verbal communications, or any physical act or any threatening communication that takes place on College premises or at any College-sponsored function that: (a) places a person in actual and reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; or (b) creates or is certain to create a hostile environment by substantially interfering with or impairing a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or a College employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job.” 5. Damage to Property: Students may not damage property of the College or of any other person working at or attending the College. 6. Disobedience (Outside the classroom): Students may not disobey the reasonable directions of College employees, including administrators, faculty members, security officers, and other staff employees. 7. Disorderly Conduct (Outside the classroom): Students may not conduct themselves in a way Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 32 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information which will interrupt the academic mission of the College or which will disturb the peace of the College. 8. Disrespect (Outside the classroom): Students are expected to treat all College employees with respect and courtesy, particularly when and if disagreements arise. 9. Disruption: Students may not disrupt the normal activities of the College by physically or verbally interfering with instruction, meetings, traffic, or scheduled administrative functions. 10. Drugs: Students may not possess, use, or be under the influence of any narcotic or illegal drugs on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or event. This is in violation of the laws of the state of North Carolina or of the United States. 11. False Information: Students may not present to the College or its employees false information; neither may they knowingly withhold information which may have an effect on their enrollment or their status in the institution and which is properly and legally requested by the College. 12. Gambling: Students may not gamble on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. 13. Possession of Weapons: Students may not have a weapon of any kind, including a knife, stun gun, or any firearm in their possession on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. Law enforcement officers are exempt from this prohibition. This includes facsimiles of weapons. 14. Public Laws: Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary action if the student’s continued presence on campus constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the campus. 15. Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment: Students may not harass any member of the College community, including other students, employees, or other persons on the College campus. This prohibition includes sexual, verbal or physical harassment for any reason including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, creed, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. 16. Skate Boards and Roller Skates: Skate boards and roller skates are not permitted to be used on campus. 17. Stalking: Students may not follow another individual in a threatening manner. Stalking is defined as the severe intrusions on a victim’s personal privacy and autonomy. It includes, but is not limited to, a pattern of observing or monitoring the victim or committing violent or intimidating acts, regardless of the means, against the victim. 18. Theft: Students may not steal the property of another individual or of the College. Students who are caught stealing will be required to make restitution and may be eligible for civil or criminal prosecution as well as College discipline. 19. Threats: Students may not engage in any behavior that constitutes a clear and present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being of the student and/or other students, faculty and staff. 20. Tobacco: Students may not use tobacco of any form on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. 21. Unauthorized Access to Records: Students may not access, view, copy or change official College records without official authorization to do so. 22. Use of the Internet: The College has an extensive policy for appropriate use of the Internet. Users of College computers acknowledge the policy whenever they sign on. Students may not use the College’s access to the Internet for access to sexually explicit material or for downloading music. Email accounts are provided for student use; however, no right of privacy exists for use of email. 23. Use of Social Media: Students should obey their social media platforms terms of use. Students may not make, or cause to be made, communications (including electronically or through social media) to another person in any manner likely to seriously annoy or cause alarm. Social media may not be used to breech privacy, discriminate or harass. Students may not make, transmit, or attempt to transmit audio or video of any person(s) on College property where there is an explicit expectation of privacy. Any posts or tweets deemed inappropriate on an A-B Tech social web site or blog will be deleted immediately and may result in having access to the site blocked permanently. Violations of the Code of Student Conduct A student who violates the Code of Student Conduct may be referred to the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee or to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee, depending on the nature of the violation. Students who have been charged with a violation of these regulations may be assigned consequences based upon the seriousness of the offense. Admissions and Student Information 33 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary action if the student’s continued presence on campus constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the campus. Sanctions for violations may include but not be limited to: verbal warnings, written warnings, a failing grade for an assignment or examination, administrative withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages, consequences adapted to the specific violation, suspensions, expulsions or actions recommended by a Threat Assessment Team. The President shall have final approval in the expulsion of a student. Threat Assessment When a violation leads to a concern about the safety of a student or members of the College community, a Threat Assessment Team will review and make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee prior to a hearing. If a student engages in criminal activity or demonstrates threatening behavior that constitutes a clear and present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being of the student and/or other students, faculty and staff, the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee may immediately suspend the student and remove him or her from campus for no more than 14 calendar days from the date the suspension is instituted, pending a hearing. In this situation, the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee must convene a Threat Assessment Team. For a copy of this policy, see the Vice President for Student Services. For violations that do not require the implementation of the Threat Assessment Policy, the appropriate College administrator will review initial disciplinary referrals and may suspend a student for up to 10 College business days while the review is conducted. Students are allowed to appeal any disciplinary action, unless they have waived this right, and will be informed of their rights of due process (See Student Due Process). Student Due Process Students have the rights of due process when accused of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct: 1. The student may request to have an informal meeting with the appropriate vice president to attempt to discuss and resolve the issue. 2. If the violation of the Code of Student Conduct is not resolved, the student shall receive written notice of the provision of the Code of Student Conduct which he or she is accused of violating and a summary of the relevant facts. Students shall also be informed of their due process rights. 3. If a student’s behavior is egregious or disruptive to the teaching and learning environment or to campus safety, the appropriate vice president or his or her designee may suspend the student on an interim basis for up to 10 College business days. 4. Within five business days after receipt of the notice of violation of the Code of Student Conduct, and suspension when warranted from the appropriate vice president, the student may request, in writing, a hearing before the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee for academically-related violations or a hearing before the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee for all other violations. 5. The students may waive his or her rights to a hearing immediately and accept the sanctions implemented by the appropriate vice president. Failure to request a hearing within five College business days will be considered a waiver of the right to a hearing and any subsequent appeal. If the student requests a hearing, the appropriate vice president shall inform the student of the date, time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall be scheduled within five College business days after receipt of the student’s request for a hearing. 6. Prior to the hearing, the student has the right to review all evidence, including written statements made against him or her. Strict rules of evidence do not apply in the hearing. 7. At the hearing, the student may present witnesses and evidence. All pertinent parties have a right to speak and be questioned during the hearing. The student will be allowed to be accompanied by an advisor, who may not be an attorney. 8. The student has the right to a recording of the hearing. 9. The student has the right to a written notice of a decision as soon as possible but no later than five College business days after his or her hearing. The student has the right to appeal to the President any action taken by the appropriate vice president or his or her designee. Any appeal must be in writing and be submitted to the President’s office within ten College business days. The appropriate vice president will forward the appeal, along with all documentation concerning the matter, to the President whose decision will be final. The procedure above is in effect for all students. All meetings and/or hearings for distance learners will be arranged using mail, fax, conference calls, or other agreed upon electronic means. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 34 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Student Due Process Flow Chart Complaint Received by Appropriate VP or his or her Designee Interim Suspension for up to 10 days if deemed appropriate Threat Assessment if Needed Academic Related Complaints VP – Instructional Services Non-Academic Related Complaints VP – Student Services Informal Meeting with Student Resolved – No Appeal Student receives Notice of Complaint & Hearing Options from Appropriate VP Student waives right to hearing and appeal Student requests hearing within five College business days Hearing held within five College business days after request Decision made by VP or Designee Student notified of decision (& sanctions) within five College business days Appeal to President within 10 College business days Student notified of final decision by President NO Appeal Student notified of Sanctions within 10 College Business Days Admissions and Student Information 35 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Code of Classroom Conduct A-B Tech is an institution for adult learning. It is a part-nership between instructors with the desire to teach and students with the desire to learn. In order to cre-ate an appropriate environment for teaching and learn-ing, there must be respect for the instructor and fellow students. Listed below are guidelines for classroom behavior, which the College has established to ensure that the learning environment is not compromised. 1. Absences. Students should inform the instructor in advance if they know they are going to miss class. They should also take responsibility for getting missed assignments from other students. Students should not expect to be allowed to make up work, such as unan-nounced quizzes or tests, after an absence. Instructors are not responsible for re-teaching the material missed because of absence. 2. Attendance. Students are expected to attend class for the entire class time. Students should not enter late or leave early. Exceptions may occur, particularly under emergency circumstances, but students should be prepared to explain tardiness to the instructor after class. Likewise, the need to leave early should be ex-plained to the instructor before class. 3. Attitude. Students are expected to maintain a civil attitude in class. They may not use inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language to demon-strate attitude regarding the course, the instructor, assignments, or fellow students. 4. Mobile Devices. Students may not receive or make calls, receive or send text messages, or use personal electronic devices in other ways during class. It is their responsibility to turn off mobile devices prior to entering class. 5. Conversation. Students may not carry on side con-versations in class. 6. Food, Drink, and Tobacco. Students may not have food or drink in class, or use tobacco of any form on campus. 7. Guests. Students may not bring guests, including children, to class. 8. Internet. Students may use the Internet for valid, academic purposes only. Students may not use it for open access to other non-academic sites, which are unrelated to the course. 9. Other Activities in class. Students may not work on other activities while in class. This includes homework for other courses or other personal activities. 10. Personal Business. Students needing to transact personal business with the instructor should plan to do this before or after cla
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Full Text | Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology Madison Site 30 - Ramsey Building Enka Site 24 - Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology Training and Conference Center 25 - Economic and Workforce Development/ Continuing Education Executive Offices 26 - Technology Commercialization Center 27 - Small Business Center and Incubator 28 - Blue Ridge Food Ventures A-B Tech South 29 - South Building Asheville Campus 1 - Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building 2 - K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building 3 - Balsam Computer Technology Center 4 - Birch Building 5 - Chestnut Building 6 - Dogwood Building 7 - Elm Building 8 - Ferguson Building 9 - Fernihurst 10 - Fernihurst Annex A & B 11 - Hemlock Building 12 - Holly Library 13 - Ivy Building 14 - J. Herbert Coman Student Activity Center 15 - Magnolia Hospitality Education Center 16 - Maple Building 17 - Maple Building Annex 18 - Poplar Building 19 - Rhododendron Building 20 - Smith-McDowell House Museum 21 - Sunnicrest 22 - Sycamore Building 23 - 93 Victoria Road Locally Committed Regionally Dynamic World-Class Focused Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 828-398-7900 abtech.edu Catalog 2013-2014 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 828-398-7900 abtech.edu !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 !9789970076895! 9789970076895 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 2013–2014 CATALOG U.S. 25/70 To Asheville To Mars Hill N.C. 213 26 28 27 25 30 24 U.S. 19/23 Victoria Road 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 23 To Meadow Road 29 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 2 abtech.edu Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Catalog of Courses Day and Evening College Volume 51 2013-2014 Main College Contact Information 828-398-7900 • 828-254-1921 www.abtech.edu Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-254-1921 Fax: 828-251-6355 Campus Police and Security: 828-279-3166 Enka Site 1459 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715 Phone: 828-398-7802 Fax: 828-281-9842 Governed by: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Recognized and approved by: • North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges • N.C. State Approving Agency for the Use of Veterans Military and Educational Benefits Specific Program Accreditation/Certification (Contact information for each of the accrediting agencies is located in the respective program descriptions): Automotive Systems Technology Accreditation The Automotive Systems Technology associate degree program has received certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is accredited by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All eight areas meet the strict industry standards required for the training of automobile technicians. This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE). Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Accreditation The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Train-ing Standards Commission. Baking & Pastry Arts Program and Culinary Arts Technology Program Accreditation The Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs Accreditation The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Madison Site 4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: 828-649-2947 Fax: 828-281-9859 South Site 303B Airport Road Arden, NC 28704 828-398-7716 Campus Police and Security: 828-301-7150 3 Catalog 2013-2014 Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Associate and Early Childhood/School Age programs are accredited by the National Association for the Edu-cation of Young Children (NAEYC). Medical Assisting Program Accreditation The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the American Association of Medical Assistants. Medical Lab Technology Program and Phlebotomy Program Accreditation The Medical Laboratory program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Medical Sonography Program Accreditation The Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Ophthalmic Assisting Program (Continuing Education) The Ophthalmic Assisting Program, ofered through Continuing Education, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP). Radiography Program Accreditation The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Surgical Technology Program Accreditation The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAA-HEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). Veterinary Medical Technology The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Esthetics Technology and Manicuring/Nail Technology North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners Emergency Medical Science North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services Information Systems Security National Security Agency, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program Nursing North Carolina Board of Nursing For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information on federally-designated gainful employment programs, visit abtech.edu/gainful-employment. Catalog changes: The oficial and most current version of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College catalog is posted on the College website at abtech.edu. Neither the online version nor the print version of the catalog should be considered a contract between Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the student. Adjustments in program or course content, sequence, schedule, and faculty may be made as necessary. A minimum enrollment may be required to ofer a course or continue a program. Charges for tuition and fees are subject to change. The College Calendar dates or events may change because of inclement weather or for other reasons. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 4 abtech.edu Contents Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. 1 Curriculum Programs. 7 Directory of College Services and Offices. 10 College Calendar 2013–2014. 13 Fall Semester – 2013. . 13 Spring Semester – 2014 . 14 Summer Session – 2014. . 15 Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report. 16 Site Locator Map. 17 Enka Site Facilities Map. 17 Organization. 18 History. . 18 Administration . 18 Curricula. . 18 Campus Facilities. . 19 College Foundation. . 19 Current Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Location. . 19 College Vision, Mission and Values. . 19 Non-Discrimination Policy. . 20 Individuals with Disabilities. . 20 Individuals with Communicable Diseases. . 20 Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. . 20 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education. 21 Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programs. . 21 Community Enrichment Programs . 23 Emergency Services Programs. . 22 Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Economic & Workforce Development. . 23 Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. 23 General Admission. 24 Admissions Policy. . 24 Admissions Procedure. . 24 Concurrent High School Enrollment . 26 New Student Orientation. . 26 Competitive & Limited Admission Programs. . 26 Placement Testing. . 27 Test Preparation & Re-Testing Procedure. . 27 A-B Tech ID Cards. . 27 Transfer, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated, and Advanced Placement Credit . 28 International Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tuition. . 29 Tuition and Expenses. 29 North Carolina Residency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Computer Use and Technology Fee . 30 Printing Fees. . 30 Consumable Supply Fee. . 30 Student Insurance. . 30 Transcript Fee. . 30 Additional Costs. . 30 Tuition and Fees Refunds. . 30 Tuition Refund Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Student Rights and Responsibilities . 31 Code of Student Conduct. . 31 Student Due Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Student Due Process Flow Chart . 34 Code of Classroom Conduct. . 35 Student Complaints. . 35 Privacy of Student Records. . 38 Academic Procedures. 39 Classification of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Class Attendance. . 40 Prerequisites and Corequisites. . 40 Course Substitutions. . 41 Introduction to College Courses for Degree-Seeking Students . 41 Schedule Adjustments. . 41 Final Examinations. . 41 Auditing Courses. . 41 Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Grading System. . 42 Transcript Codes . 43 Quality Points. . 43 Independent Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Maximum Course Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cooperative Education. . 44 Standards for Academic Progress. . 44 Academic Fresh Start. . 45 Honors and Achievements. . 45 Requirements and Graduation Requirements. . 46 Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions. . 46 Student Support Services . 47 Counseling Services and the Career Center. . 47 Academic Advising. . 47 Services to Students with Disabilities. . 47 Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Completion of Mathematics Sequence. . 49 Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Writing Center. . 49 Student Services for Distance Learners. . 49 Financial Aid. . 50 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy for Financial Aid Recipients. . 51 Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Information . 54 Scholarships. . 54 Education Tax Credits. . 54 Veterans’ Educational Benefits. . 55 Other Regulations. 55 Intellectual Property. . 55 Tobacco Free Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Parking Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. . 55 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment. . 56 5 Catalog 2013-2014 A-B Tech Campus Police and Security Department . 58 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures. . 59 No Weapons On Campus Policy. . 60 Other College Services and Information. 60 College Services . 60 General Education for AAS Degrees. 62 Allied Health and Public Service. 63 Dental Assisting. . 64 Dental Hygiene. . 65 Early Childhood Associate. . 66 Early Childhood/School-Age Education. . 68 Human Services Technology. . 69 Medical Assisting . 71 Medical Laboratory Technology. . 73 Medical Sonography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Nursing . 74 Pharmacy Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Phlebotomy. . 78 Radiography. . 78 Surgical Technology. . 79 Surgical Technology Bridge Program . 80 Veterinary Medical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Business and Hospitality Education. 83 Accounting. . 84 Baking and Pastry Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation. . 86 Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Computer Information Technology. . 88 Cosmetology. . 91 Culinary Arts. . 93 Cyber Crime Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Digital Media Technology. . 94 Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Esthetics Technology . 97 Foodservice Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Healthcare Business Informatics. . 98 Hospitality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Human Resources Management . 101 Information Systems Security. . 102 Manicuring/Nail Technology. . 103 Marketing and Retailing. . 103 Medical Office Administration. . 104 Medical Transcription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Networking Technology. . 106 Office Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Therapeutic Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Web Technologies. . 111 Emergency Services. 116 Basic Law Enforcement Training . 117 Criminal Justice Technology. . 118 Emergency Medical Science. . 120 Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program. . 121 Fire Protection Technology . 121 Engineering and Applied Technology. 123 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. . 124 Automotive Systems Technology . 125 Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. . 128 Computer Engineering Technology. . 129 Computer-Integrated Machining Technology. . 130 Construction Management Technology. . 132 Diesel and Heavy Eqiuipment Technology. . 134 Electrical Systems Technology. . 135 Electronics Engineering Technology . 137 Industrial Systems Technology. . 138 Mechanical Engineering Technology. . 140 Sustainability Technologies. . 141 Welding Technology. . 142 Arts and Sciences. 144 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree (A10100) . 145 Curriculum Requirements for the Transfer Core Diploma in Arts (D10100). . 149 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree (A10400). . 150 Curriculum Requirements for the Transfer Core Diploma in Science (D10400) . 153 Curriculum Requirements for the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree. . 154 Pre-major Articulation Agreements. . 164 General Occupational Technology (A55280). . 155 Course Descriptions. 156 Administration, Faculty, and Staff . 244 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 6 abtech.edu 7 Catalog 2013-2014 Curriculum Programs Program Credential Schedule Accounting A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Accounting Level I Certificate Day Accounting Level II Certificate Day Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Day/Evening Basic Certificate Day/Evening Intermediate Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology Diploma Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II Certificate Day/Evening Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate III Certificate Day/Evening Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree Day Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Day/Evening Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation (pending state approval) A.A.S. Degree Day Business Administration A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Business Administration Diploma Day/Evening College Transfer Associate in Arts A.A. Degree Day/Evening Transfer Core Diploma in Arts A.A. Diploma Day/Evening Associate in Science A.S. Degree Day/Evening Transfer Core Diploma in Science A.S. Diploma Day/Evening Computer-Aided Drafting Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Evening Architectural Drafting Certificate Evening Landscape Architecture Drafting Certificate Evening Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening PC and Network Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening GIS Fundamentals Certificate Day/Evening Microcomputer Applications Certificate Day/Evening PC Installation and Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Computer Basics Certificate Day/Evening Computer Integrated Machining Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Machining Technology Diploma Day/Evening Basic Machining Certificate Day/Evening CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening Advanced CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening Fundamentals of Metal Certificate Day/Evening Construction Management Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening Building Construction Science Diploma Evening Construction Management Technology Certificate Evening Basic Construction and Millwork Certificate Evening Cosmetology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Cosmetology Diploma Day/Evening Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Day Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Courts and the Law Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Justice & Special Populations Certificate Day/Evening Criminal Justice Administration & Management Certificate Day/Evening Essential Police Operations Certificate Day/Evening System of Criminal Justice Certificate Day/Evening Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree Day Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 8 abtech.edu Cyber Crime Technology A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening *Offered in collaboration with Catawba Valley Community College Dental Assisting Diploma Day Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree Day Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma Day Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Day Digital Media Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Digital Video Certificate Day/Evening Interactive Multimedia Certificate Day/Evening Early Childhood Associate A.A.S. Degree Day Early Childhood/School-Age Education A.A.S. Degree Day Early Childhood Certificate Day/Evening Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Day/Evening Special Education Certificate Day/Evening Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Electrical Systems Technology Diploma Evening Building Automation & Controls Certificate Day/Evening Electrical Wiring Certificate Day/Evening Instrumentation and Control Certificate Day/Evening Electronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Emergency Medical Science A.A.S. Degree Day Emergency Medical Science Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree Day Entrepreneurship Certificate Day Esthetics Technology Certificate Day/Evening Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Fire Protection Technology Certificate Day/Evening Food Service Technology Diploma Day General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening General Occupational Technology Diploma Day/Evening Healthcare Business Informatics A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree Day Leadership in Hospitality Certificate Day Human Resources Management A.A.S. Degree Evening Human Resources Management Certificate Evening Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Day Industrial Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Industrial Mechatronics Diploma Day Basic Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening Metal Fabrication Certificate Day/Evening Information Systems Security A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening CNSS 4011/4013 Certificate Day/Evening Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate Day/Evening Marketing and Retailing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Retail Marketing Certificate Day/Evening Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Plastic Injection Molding Certificate Day/Evening Mechanical Drafting Certificate Day/Evening Automation & Robotics Certificate Day/Evening Program Credential Schedule 9 Catalog 2013-2014 Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Office Administration Diploma Day/Evening Medical Coding Certificate Day/Evening Medical Sonography A.A.S. Degree Day Medical Transcription Diploma Day/Evening Networking Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening CCNA Preparation Certificate Day/Evening Systems Administration Certificate Day/Evening Nursing Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing RIBN Option A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening/Weekend * Dual Enrollment option with Western Carolina University Practical Nursing Diploma Day/Evening Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day Office Administration Diploma Day Ofice Management Certificate Day/Evening Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate Day/Evening Pharmacy Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Pharmacy Technology Diploma Day Phlebotomy Certificate Day Radiography A.A.S. Degree Day Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Surgical Technology Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day Sustainability Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Therapeutic Massage A.A.S. Degree Day Therapeutic Massage Diploma Day/Evening Veterinary Medical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day Web Technologies A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening Mobile Development Diploma Day/Evening Database Management Certificate Day/Evening Geospatial Database and Web Certificate Day/Evening Mobile Web Application Developer Certificate Day/Evening Web Designer Certificate Day/Evening Web Programmer: Level 1 Certificate Day/Evening Web Programmer: Level 2 Certificate Day/Evening Welding Technology A.A.S Degree Day Welding Technology Diploma Day Welding Technology - Basic Welding I Certificate Evening Program Credential Schedule Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 10 abtech.edu Directory of College Services and Offices Academic Success. . Dean Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7191 Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7228 Basic Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7488 Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7885 Academic Related Instruction (ACA 115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7649 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7307 Service Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7573 Business and Finance. . Vice President/CFO Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7111 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7200 Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7851 Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director 93 Victoria , Asheville Campus, 398-7390 Campus Police and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief of Police and Security Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7870 Early Education Center (Childcare Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Poplar Building, Asheville Campus, 251-5111 Entrepreneurial and Educational Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strategic Business Development Officer Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7439 Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Desk K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Plant Operations Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7482 Tuition, Payments, Refunds (Access Card), Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Office 93 Victoria, Asheville Campus, 398-7152, 398-7156, 398-7155 College Advancement A-B Tech Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7176 Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7171 Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7562 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7567 All telephone listings begin with 828 area code. 11 Catalog 2013-2014 College Services & Information Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JobLink Center Maple Building, Asheville Campus, 250-4761 Ramsey Building, Madison Site, 649-2577 Mountain Tech Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager Magnolia Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7248 News, Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Community Relations and Marketing Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7117 Curriculum Programs. . Vice President, Instructional Services Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7633 Allied Health and Public Service Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Rhododendron Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7250 Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7650 Business and Hospitality Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Birch Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7286 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Haynes Technology Center, Enka Campus, 398-7353 Engineering and Applied Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Dogwood Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7220 Instructional Support and Online Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7511 Madison Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Ramsey Building, Marshall, NC, 398-7701 A-B Tech South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator 303B Airport Road, Arden, NC, 398-7716 Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education. . Senior Executive Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7937 Community Enrichment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7134 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7353 Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7936 Economic & Workforce Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7923 Human Resources & Organizational Development . Vice President Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7113 ADA Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7170 Campus Volunteers and Interns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7761 Organizational and Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training Design and Support Specialists Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7180 / 398-7178 Information Systems Technology. . Vice President/CIO Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7929 Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technicians Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7550 Center for Faculty Development and Assessment. . Associate Director Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7513 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 12 abtech.edu Student Services. . Vice President, Student Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7146 Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisors K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Career and College Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Recruitment and High School Partnerships K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7484 Childcare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7143 Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counselors K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director – Support Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7581 Emergencies and Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-7125 or 9-911 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Grade Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor Graduation Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Intramurals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Chair, Physical Education Coman Student Activity Center, 398-7843 International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator – Transfer and Distance Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7185 Student Academic Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student Life and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Coman Student Activity Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student I.D. Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Police and Security K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Student Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transcript Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transfer Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900 Transfer-to-Senior-Institution Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Advising Center K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520 Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor Veterans’ Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7206 Visiting the Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrollment Services K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7578 Address correspondence to the appropriate office in care of: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Tel: 828-254-1921 • 828-398-7900 Fax: 828-251-6355 www.abtech.edu 13 Catalog 2013-2014 College Calendar 2013–2014 All dates in this calendar are subject to change. For a full listing of College dates, visit abtech.edu/calendar Fall Semester – 2013 Registration Begins April 22 Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration August 10, Noon Last Date to Pay for Late Registration August 17, Noon Classes Begin August 19 4-Week Minimester I August 19 – September 16 8-Week Minimester I August 19 – October 14 Student Activity Day August 29 Labor Day College Holiday (College Closed) August 31 - September 2 4-Week Minimester II September 17 – October 14 Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students) October 15 4-Week Minimester III October 16 – November 12 8-Week Minimester II October 16 – December 14 4-Week Minimester IV November 13 – December 14 Thanksgiving Student Holiday (No Classes for Students) November 27 Thanksgiving College Holiday (College Closed) November 28 - December 1 Student Activity Day December 6 Last Day of Class/Examinations December 14 Winter College Holidays (College Closed) December 21 – January 4 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 14 abtech.edu Spring Semester –2014 Registration Begins November 4 Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration December 19, Noon Last Date to Pay for Late Registration January 11, Noon Classes Begin January 13 4-Week Minimester I January 13 – February 10 8-Week Minimester I January 13 – March 10 Martin Luther King Jr. Day College Holiday (College Closed) January 18 – January 20 4-Week Minimester II February 11 – March 10 4-Week Minimester III March 11 – April 14 8-Week Minimester II March 11 – May 12 Student Spring Break (No Classes for Students) March 17 – March 20 Spring College Holiday (College Closed) March 21 – March 23 4-Week Minimester IV April 15 – May 12 Student Activity Day April 22 Last Day of Class/Examinations May 12 Graduation May 17 15 Catalog 2013-2014 Summer Semester –2014 Registration Begins April 21 Last Date to Pay for Registration May 20, 5 p.m. Classes Begin May 21 5-Week Minimester I May 21 – June 25 Memorial Day College Holiday (College Closed) May 24 – May 26 Student Summer Break June 26 5-Week Minimester II June 27 – August 1 Independence Day College Holiday (College Closed) July 4 - July 5 Last Day of Class/Examinations August 1 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 16 abtech.edu Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report Performance Measure Standard Met A-B Tech Results 1. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for First-Time Test Takers YES 95% aggregate passing rate Standard: 80% aggregate passing rate 2. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a GPA of 2.0 or above Standard: 83% with a GPA of 2.0 or higher after two semesters 3. Passing Rates of Students in Developmental Courses YES 87% passing rate Standard: 75% passing rate with a grade of “C” or better 4. Success of Developmental Students in Subsequent College Courses YES 89% passing rate Standard: 80% of students who took developmental courses will pass the “gatekeeper” English and/or mathematics course for which the developmental course serves as a prerequisite 5. Satisfaction of Completers and Non-Completers YES 97% satisfaction rate Standard: 90% satisfied with the quality of college programs and services 6. Curriculum Student Retention, Graduation and Transfer YES 72% retention, graduation or transfer rate Standard: 65% of fall degree-seeking students will either re-enroll, transfer or graduate by the subsequent fall 7. Business/Industry Satisfaction with Services Provided YES 95% satisfaction rate Standard: 90% of respondents will rate services provided as “very good” or “excellent” For each measure met, the college may retain and carry forward into the next fiscal year one-fourth of one percent (1/4 of 1%) of its final fiscal year General Fund appropriation. If a college meets all eight performance funding measures, and: 1) achieves a 70% or greater passing rate on all licensure/certification exams and 2) its college transfer performance equals or exceeds the performance of native UNC students, it is classified as an “Exceptional” institution and is eligible for additional funding, which is distributed equally among Exceptional colleges. *Seven measures were reported by NCCCS in 2012 (Progress of Basic Skills Students was omitted). “Exceptional” College Status Must meet all of the above performance measures in addition to: 1a. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for First-Time Test Takers YES All required exams achieved a 70% minimum passing rate Standard: 70% minimum passing rate for all exams 2a. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a GPA of 2.0 or above Standard: 88% equivalent to or greater than native UNC sophomores and juniors Source: 2012 Critical Success Factors Report 17 Catalog 2013-2014 Site Locator Map Site Facilities Maps Madison Site 4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: 828-649-2947 Enka Site 1459 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715 Phone: 828-398-7801 Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-254-1921 A-B Tech South 303B Airport Rd. Arden, NC 28704 Phone: 828-254-1921 PL Madison Site Liston B. Ramsey Building A-B Tech South PL PL PL Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology Training and Conference Center Sand Hill Road US 19-23 Center for Business and Technology Incubation (CBTI) Commercial Kitchen Administrative Offices (CBTI) Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education Executives Enka Site U.S. 25/70 N.C. 213 Airport Rd. Rutledge Rd. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 18 abtech.edu Asheville Campus 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801 1 Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building 2 K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center 3 Balsam Computer Technology Center 4 Birch Building 5 Chestnut Building 6 Coman Student Activity Center 7 Dogwood Building 8 Elm Building 9 Ferguson Building 10 Fernihurst Building 11 Fernihurst Annex A & B 12 Hemlock Building 13 Holly Library 14 Ivy Building 15 Magnolia Building 16 Maple Building 17 Maple Annex 18 Poplar Building 19 Rhododendron Building 20 Smith-McDowell House Museum (Leased to WNC Historical Association) 21 Sunnicrest Building 22 Sycamore Building 23 93 Victoria Road To Meadow Road Victoria Road Victoria Road B3 B8 B7 B2 A1 PL A3 A4 A9 A15 A12 A18 C1 C2 A16 A14 To Biltmore Avenue See abtech.edu/maps for programs and services located in each building. Evacuation Assembly Areas EAA Shields: Parking lots marked with this symbol are designated areas in case of an emergency. Simpson: ________Lower A1 Bailey: _______________ B2 Balsam: _________ South B7 Birch: _ _________Lower B3 Dogwood: _______Lower B3 Sycamore: ___________ A9 Elm: ________________ A14 Rhododendron: 1st & 2nd Floor_ ______ B8 3rd & 4th Floor_______ B7 Holly Library: 1st Floor_ __________ A16 2nd Floor___________ A14 Ferguson: ____________ A3 Magnolia: ____________ A9 Coman: _____________ A15 Fernihurst: ___________ A4 Fernihurst Annex:_ _____ A9 Sunnicrest: Gravel lot behind Maple: _____________ A12 Chestnut: ___________ A12 Smith McDowell: _ ____ A15 Hemlock: _A18 (Grassy area) Ivy: _ ________________ C2 Poplar: _ _____________ C1 Madison Site Front Parking Lot Enka Site Haynes: Grassy area, west _ end of bldg. Tower: back parking south lot SBC: East end parking lot TCC/BRFV: Grassy area, north side Asheville Campus 19 23 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 18 abtech.edu Organization Organization History Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has served as the community’s premier technical educator for many years. Originally funded by a bond election, the institution was established on April 3, 1958 as the Asheville Industrial Education Center, and began serv-ing student September 1, 1959. Following legislation creating the North Carolina Sys-tem of Community Colleges that was enacted in 1963 by the General Assembly, the name was changed on January 9, 1964 to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Insti-tute. This legislation enabled the College to confer the Associate in Applied Science degree for the first time at graduation ceremonies in August 1964. The Board of Trustees approved a third name change to Asheville-Buncombe Technical College on August 6, 1979. A final name change occurred November 2, 1987 when the Board of Trustees approved Asheville- Buncombe Technical Community College, an action that became official when endorsed by the Buncombe County Commissioners on November 3, 1987. In October 1988, the College received approval to offer associate degree programs. In September 1989, the Col-lege enrolled its first class for the Associate in Science degree. The Associate in Arts degree was first offered during summer quarter 1990-91. On January 18, 1990, A-B Tech officially opened a site in Madison County. The College had served the county out of temporary quarters at the Marshall Elementary School since December 12, 1984. By the fall term of 1997, the College had reengineered all programs and converted to the semester system. On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Develop-ment and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center, pro bono professional services, a student incubation program, a technology training and conference center, a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and technology, and a commercial kitchen. On November 8, 2011, voters approved a quarter of one cent sales tax increase to fund a $129 million con-struction campaign to provide 21st century facilities to train students for 21st century jobs. The college opened A-B Tech South in 2013, offering Curriculum and Continuing Education classes. Administration The College was initially administered by the Asheville City Board of Education. Following the establishment of the North Carolina System of Community Colleges, control passed to an independent board of trustees. From the beginning, prominent Asheville and Bun-combe County business and community leaders have helped to guide the College. In addition, each academic program has an advisory committee made up of local professionals. Several hundred local citizens provide guidance for the educational programs of the College. Curricula The first program offered by the College was Practical Nursing. Electronics Engineering Technology and the Machinist programs were started in 1960. These three curricula are still offered along with many other career and college transfer programs. The College offers the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, the Associate in Fine Arts, and the Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and As-sociate in Fine Arts degree programs are offered in the Division of Arts and Sciences. All career curricula and courses are offered through four divisions: Allied Health and Public Service Education, Business and Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engi-neering and Applied Technology. Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Edu-cation courses are generally offered on demand, with sufficient enrollment. The Division of Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers short-term workforce training options for business, industry and the general public. Courses in healthcare, business, hospitality, technology, industry, trades and employability skills are available. Training can be cus-tomized to meet the unique needs of small, mid-sized, and large businesses and can be tailored for delivery on demand. Community enrichment classes, such as art, languages and practical skills, are offered year round at each campus location throughout the Col-lege’s service area. Curriculum courses are usually offered on planned schedules in both the day and evening/weekend pro-grams. Many curriculum classes are also offered in clusters for unclassified students. Both curriculum and Economic & Workforce Develop-ment/ Continuing Education programs are supported through the activities of the GED program, Develop-mental Studies, the Academic Learning Center, and Holly Library. Classes meet on campus and at various off-campus sites. Course requirements are the same without regard to meeting times, formats, or locations. Catalog 2013-2014 Organization 19 Organization Campus Facilities On March 15, 1961 the Industrial Education Center moved into two new buildings off Victoria Road in Asheville. Over the years, the Board of Trustees has acquired land that today totals 144 acres. Located on the Asheville Campus is the Smith-McDowell House, the oldest brick house in Buncombe County, which is leased to the Western North Carolina Historical Association. On January 18, 1990 the College established a site in Madison County. The satellite operation provides adult education and college credit courses for the people of Madison County. Over the years, a combination of special funding has provided for campus expansion. Since 1985, the North Carolina General Assembly has approved $5 million in special legislation for campus construction. Since 1987, Buncombe County voters have approved $13.5 million in bonds to be used for campus additions and renovations. In statewide bond referendums, voters approved $5 million in 1993 and $14 million in 2000 for capital projects at A-B Tech. Buncombe County Commissioners purchased property for A-B Tech belonging to St. Genevieve Gibbons Hall, a private school that merged with Asheville Country Day School to form Carolina Day School. The Board of Trustees acquired the title to these 12.77 acres and four buildings on September 23, 1987. In 1990, the Commissioners purchased 16.75 acres contiguous to the west boundaries of the campus. This purchase included Sunnicrest, the only remaining lodge constructed by George Vanderbilt. The lodge has been renovated to house College offices. On October 21, 1987, A-B Tech in cooperation with Buncombe Child Development opened a Child Care Center, which offers day service to students and faculty. On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Development and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center, pro bono professional services, a student incubation program, a technology training and conference center, a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and technology, and a commercial kitchen. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation was established in 1996 as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its sole purpose is to provide financial support for the students and programs of A-B Tech. The A-B Tech Foundation meets critical needs that cannot be addressed in the College’s normal operating budget. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Current Status A-B Tech, with strong local support, has grown in facilities and land acquisition, in enrollment, in curricula, and in expanded services to the community. The College has the largest total headcount enrollment of any institution of higher education in Western North Carolina, serving more than 27,000 students annually. Location The Asheville campus is located on Victoria Road in Asheville, North Carolina, a city repeatedly named one of the most livable towns in America. Situated near major interstates and on local bus routes, the College is convenient to the citizens it serves. The Madison Site is located in Marshall, NC. The Enka Site is located in the Enka community near Asheville, NC. The South Site is located in the Arden community near Asheville, NC. College Vision, Mission and Values Vision Locally Committed • Regionally Dynamic • World-Class Focused Mission A-B Tech inspires, nurtures and empowers students and the community toward a better quality of life through progressive teaching, bold innovation and supportive collaboration. Values A-B Tech’s core beliefs guide behaviors, decisions and interactions toward accomplishing the mission and achieving the vision. A-B Tech is dedicated to student and community success through: Excellence: To practice the highest levels of professionalism and performance in providing a quality education for our diverse community. We commit to superior personal, academic and professional standards as we strive for distinction in all aspects of our learning and work. Learning: To foster a love of learning and to empower individuals to succeed in our local and global community. To be the #1 resource for college and career readiness, transfer education, enrichment, workforce development and life-long learning. Supportive Environment: To create a safe, nurturing, appreciative, compassionate atmosphere of mutual respect and collaborative partnerships among all individuals. Innovation: To actively seek creative solutions and cutting-edge initiatives that lead to best practices. Inclusiveness: To embrace the diversity of cultures, ideas, wisdom and points of view that makes people unique and adds quality to our lives and vitality to the College. Continuous Improvement: To continually assess the effectiveness of our programs, services and processes to assure that we are doing our best every day and that over time our best gets better. Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 20 abtech.edu Organization Non-Discrimination Policy The Board of Trustees and the administration of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are fully committed to encouraging and sustaining a learning and work environment that is free from prohibited discrimination. The College does not practice or condone discrimination on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, veterans’ status or genetic information in the administration of its employment policies, educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs or other school-administered programs. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of Title IX, the ADA, and other Federal non-discrimination legislation to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College should be referred to: Applicants or current employees: Director of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 398-7170 Prospective or current students: Disability Services Office 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 398-7141, 398-7581, or 398-7587 Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College provides campus network and computing facilities including Internet access for the use of faculty, staff, students, and other authorized individuals in support of the research, educational, and administrative purposes of the College. The College has extensive information technology resources and systems available for both instruction and administrative applications. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to become familiar with College technology resources and systems and to use them on a regular basis. Users are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using these resources and to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. The Internet and associated resources contain a wide variety of material and information. Informa-tion available on the Internet is not generated or selected by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Com-munity College. The College is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the campus network. 2. The creation, display, or transmittal of illegal, mali-cious, or obscene material is prohibited. 3. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will not be liable for the actions of anyone connect-ing to the Internet through College facilities. All users shall assume full liability (legal, financial, or otherwise) for their actions. 4. The user is responsible for complying with laws protecting software or other accessed information. Downloading programs and files may violate United States copyright laws that protect information and software. Although the Internet provides easy ac-cess to software distributed by companies on a trial basis, this does not mean that the software is free or that it may be distributed freely. All files down-loaded from a source external to the campus must be scanned for viruses. 5. Because of the insecure nature of transmitting files electronically, no right of privacy exists with regard to email, Internet sessions, or electronic file storage and transmission. When sending or forwarding email over the campus network or the Internet, users shall iden-tify themselves clearly and accurately. Anonymous or pseudonymous posting is expressly forbidden. Individuals with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, “ADA”) wishing to make a request for reasonable accommodation, auxiliary communication aids or services, or materials in alternative accessible formats should contact the Disability Services Counselor in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. A person who wishes to file a complaint of alleged discrimination on the basis of disability should contact the Director of Human Resources listed above. Communicable Disease and Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens A-B Tech Community College shall not exclude individuals with communicable diseases unless a determination is made that the individual presents a health risk to himself or others. It is the policy of the College to consider the educational or employment status of those with a communicable disease on an individual basis based on the program of study or work assignment. It is the policy of the College to comply with federal regulations and state statutes regarding blood-borne pathogens as set forth in the Federal Register, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, and the North Carolina Administrative Code, 10A NCAC 41A, by attempting to limit/prevent occupational exposure of employees to blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids and materials that may transmit blood-borne pathogens and lead to disease or death. Catalog 2013-2014 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 21 Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Organization 6. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College computing and telephone facilities maintain usage statistics in archived log files for the purpose of moni-toring system performance and usage patterns. Users must not perform tasks they would not want logged. 7. College employees may make reasonable personal use of the campus network, email, and the Internet as long as the direct measurable cost to the public is none or is negligible, and there is no negative im-pact on employee’s performance of duties. 8. All users of the Internet by way of College facilities must comply with all relevant policies and proce-dures of the College. 9. Use of the Internet for commercial gain or profit is not allowed from a College site. Failure to comply with any of these provisions will result in disciplinary action as provided for under the disciplinary policies and procedures of the College. A-B Tech provides access to the Internet by way of the State of North Carolina Wide Area Network. As such, all users are subject to the governing policies established by the North Carolina State Chief Information Officer in addition to the above A-B Tech Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. The current policy governing use of the North Carolina Wide Area Network and the Internet can be reviewed at: www.scio.state.nc.us/sitPolicies.asp. The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division offers classes and training to support the economic development and lifelong learning of the community and its citizens. Needs for higher academic education, employment skills, job training and retraining, personal growth and development, and business and economic development are continually identified through a variety of assessments. Different instructional approaches are offered to meet community needs such as traditional classroom instruction, individualized instruction, computer-assisted learning, community-based learning centers, on-site classes and training for business and industry, and apprenticeships. Assessment and training consultation is also available for individuals, businesses, industries, and public and private sector agencies. The educational offerings of the Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division are built on the concept of lifelong learning. Classes and training are provided in different formats, at a variety of times, and at locations where the needs of students can conveniently be met. Some programs are coordinated with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or the Work First programs of other agencies. These and other similar programs represent joint efforts to bring education and training services to the community. Training and course work may earn Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit applicable to certain professions. The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Division provides programs for adults age Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 18 or older. Minors, ages 16 and 17, can enroll for some classes with special permission and if space allows. Costs Costs for Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education classes vary. Fees may be charged for books, materials, supplies, and accident insurance. For some classes, North Carolina residents ages 65 or older are exempt from registration fees. Course Repetition There is a limit to the number of times a student may enroll in a particular Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education class. The Course Repetition policy guides enrollment in selected types of classes. Certain workforce training courses may not be taken more than twice within a five-year period without the student paying the full cost of the course as determined by the College. Students may repeat certain courses more than once if the repetitions are required for certification, licensure, or recertification. Programs Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education needs are addressed in four primary areas: 1. Community Enrichment 2. Emergency Services 3. Workforce Training 4. Economic & Workforce Development Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 22 abtech.edu Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education Community Enrichment Programs Community Enrichment Programs provide courses, seminars and activities that contribute to the community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual growth. Courses are designed to assist adults in the development of new skills, or upgrading of existing ones. With hundreds of classes and events every year, these programs provide lifelong learning opportunities to community members of Buncombe and Madison counties. The Program offers a variety of art classes, from culinary arts to visual arts. The language component includes French, Italian, German, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Recreation, Music, Dance and Film classes such as fly fishing, yoga, contemporary dance, film appreciation and acting as well as Financial Wellness classes attract thousands of adult learners to the campus each year. Home and Garden classes such as backyard chickens, residential landscaping, upholstery, sewing and quilting add to the diversity of the courses offered. The Blue Ridge Heritage Travel Series offers a unique learning experience through day-trips exploring Western North Carolina’s most hidden treasures. Emergency Services Programs Emergency Services Programs- were created to establish a single point of contact for students, College personnel, and the community in the fields of fire services, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. These programs provide training in both curriculum and continuing education. A significant number of these courses are offered to meet licensure or certification requirements for employment in fire and rescue, criminal justice and law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Emergency Services Programs also offer numerous specialized classes that meet qualifications and standards required by governing agencies. Workforce Programs Workforce Programs provide education and training for individuals to prepare for new or different employment and to upgrade the skills of individuals in their current employment. These opportunities are available through single courses or a series of courses specifically designed for an occupation. A significant number of these courses are offered to meet licensure or certification requirements. Offerings include programs for many occupational areas including: computer training, health occupations, and technical and industrial training. Employability skills and life success skills are provided by Human Resources Development. Business Solutions & Computer Training Department provides hundreds of offerings each year. A-B Tech works to meet the needs of those in the marketplace who want to master emerging technologies, gain the professional certifications that allow them to advance in their professions, or enter a field that promises continued growth. For administrative, technical, customer service and professional workers alike, computer skills are a constant. A-B Tech’s programs provide training in a variety of disciplines to help North Carolina’s workforce grow and learn. From basic courses to intensive professional programs, A-B Tech provides critical and thorough instruction in areas of software, hardware, and peripherals. Designed for both beginning students and professionals seeking to update their skills, A-B Tech courses and programs cover such timely subjects as administrative and financial software, relational database technology, software-specific training programs, and operating systems. Courses are offered in traditional instructor-led, online, and hybrid formats. Health Services Programs include training in healthcare professions such as Nurse Aide I, Nurse Aide II, Medication Aide, MEPAP Activity Professional, Ophthalmic Assisting, and Dental Radiology. Students successfully completing the Nurse Aide I program and state exam will appear on the North Carolina state registry for Nursing Assistants. Additional courses are offered to professionals for CEUs in the fields of dental hygiene and veterinary technology. Human Resources Development (HRD) Program provides short-term, pre-vocational training and counseling designed to help unemployed and underemployed adults successfully enter the workforce with additional education. Instruction focuses on the following topics: • Career assessment • Development of a positive self-concept • Development of employability skills • Development of communication skills • Development of problem-solving skills • Awareness of the impact of information technology in the workplace Occupational & Skilled Trades Programs provide education and training for individuals to prepare for new or different employment in industrial or technically challenging fields and to upgrade the skills of individuals in their current employment. These opportunities are available through single courses or a series of courses specifically designed for a business, industrial, or technical occupation. Some of these courses are offered as apprenticeships or to meet certification requirements for employment in careers such as electrical journeymen, building, electrical, mechanical inspection and code updates. Additional course offerings include blacksmithing, cabinetmaking, carpentry, substitute teacher training and welding. Classroom and hands-on training in the sustainability arena are also a significant focus. Catalog 2013-2014 Economic & Workforce Development/ Continuing Education 23 EconomAidcm &is Wsionrksf oarncde S Dtuedvelnotp Imnfeonrmt/Caotinotninuing Education Economic & Workforce Development The Department of Economic & Workforce Development provides customized training and services that support local business and industry. The Department links the College to the associated efforts of local, regional, and state agencies for economic and workforce development. The College partners with businesses of all sizes and types to offer workforce training solutions to strengthen the skill sets of employees and build opportunities for advancement. Customized Training (CTP) is a specialized program supporting the economic development efforts of the State by providing education and training opportunities for eligible businesses and industries. The program was developed in recognition of the fact that one of the most important factors for a business or industry considering locating, expanding, or remaining in North Carolina is the ability of the State to ensure the presence of a well-trained workforce. The program is designed to react quickly to the needs of businesses and to respect the confidential nature of proprietary processes and information within those businesses. Business Development and Incubation is a model that allows entrepreneurs a “jump start” for their business and involves a dynamic process that provides physical space, virtual programming, consulting and technical assistance, access to business services and equipment, technology support, guidance in obtaining financing, conference rooms with videoconferencing feature and computers, etc. Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center The Small Business Center (SBC) provides free one-on-one counseling and advising services to existing and potential small business owners. In addition, a variety of seminars and special events are sponsored. Those businesses and industries eligible for support through the Customized Training Program include manufacturing, technology intensive (i.e., information technology, life sciences), regional or national warehousing and distribution centers, customer support centers, air courier services, national headquarters with operations outside North Carolina, and civil service employees providing technical support to United States military installations located in North Carolina. Examples of training opportunities include: • Blueprint Reading • Machining, Manufacturing, Braising, Soldering, and Welding • Forklift Operation and Safety • CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen • Customer Service • Leadership Development • OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards • Six Sigma, Lean, and APICS • Building Operator Certification Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 24 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information General Admission Admissions Policy 1. A-B Tech is an open-door institution, which ac-cepts all applicants who have graduated from high school, hold a GED or adult high school diploma, are at least 18 years of age or older, are emanci-pated minors, or dual enrollment students. 2. Some programs in the Allied Health and Public Services Division are selective and typically re-quire the high school credential. Admission to these programs is competitive. 3. Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admis-sion based on the qualifications and limitations listed below: a. Attended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school, home school and/or adult high school that operates in compliance with state or local laws. b. Must be charged out-of-state tuition and are not considered a North Carolina resi-dent for tuition purposes. c. Will be counseled that federal and state laws prohibit states from granting pro-fessional licenses to undocumented stu-dents. d. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any un-documented immigrant in any program of study when capacity limitations exist. e. Must comply with all federal and state laws concerning financial aid. 4. The College will refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. When mak-ing this safety determination, the College shall refuse admission to an applicant only when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or other individuals. In this case, the College shall document the following: a. Detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission. b. The time period within which the refusal to admit shall be applicable and the supporting rationale for the designated time period. c. The condition upon which the applicant that is refused would be eligible to be admitted. 5. The College shall implement an appeals process for applicants denied admission pursuant to this policy. Admissions Procedure 1. Submit an application for admission to the College. Applications are available online at abtech.edu or in paper format in the Bailey Student Services Center. The preferred method of submission is electronic. 2. Upon receipt of a completed College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) application for admission, staff verifies all data for the applicant in the student file in the NCCCS Colleague computer system. Applicants select their program(s) of choice from available academic programs on the CFNC application that are not competitive or limited admission. Students may not register within programs for which they do not meet placement or program prerequisites. 3. Inactive students, who have not attended for two consecutive semesters, excluding summer, will be reverted to the unclassified status, unless they otherwise indicate a program of choice. 4. An electronic file is made for each applicant and all additional supporting documents are linked to this file. 5. Students who want to declare an academic program (classified students) must do the following: a. Submit transcripts from other colleges attended if transfer credit is desired. Applicants with prior college credit may not need to take the placement assessment. OR b. Submit satisfactory SAT or ACT test results (if less than three years old). OR c. Take the Accuplacer computerized placement test or submit placement test scores for Accuplacer from testing at another college. Students who have earned college credit that is three (3) years or older are strongly recommended to take the Accuplacer placement test at A-B Tech. OR d. Submit Compass and/or Asset scores from testing at another college Admissions and Student Information 25 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information e. Meet with the faculty, program, or transfer advisor for course selection and program assistance. General Occupational Technology students must meet with Bailey academic advisors for course selection and program assistance. f. Register and pay at designated time. 6. New unclassified (non-degree or non-diploma seeking) applicants will: a. Complete Accuplacer computerized placement test, if needed. Placement will be required for applicants who plan to enroll in English and mathematics classes or in classes for which English or math prerequisites exist. OR b. Bring in satisfactory SAT or ACT test reports which are less than three years old or OR c. Submit appropriate transfer credit prior to registering for courses or OR d. Submit Compass or Asset scores from another College. e. Register on WebAdvisor or in the Bailey Student Services Center f .Pay at designated time. 7. Some allied health programs are selective in nature, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of students who can be enrolled in the programs. Selective programs have an application period, which is typically in the fall. • Applicants must take the Accuplacer placement test and show college level skills on all sections of the test. Other standardized tests used for placement purposes in North Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may be used to show college level skills. • Applicants who perform acceptably on Accuplacer, another acceptable assessment instrument, or have appropriate transfer credit then schedule themselves at their expense to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) in the designated application period. • Ultimate selection in the program occurs in the spring semester, and is based upon the student’s TEAS composite score, a number of points earned for successful completion of a group of specified courses and residency in Buncombe or Madison County. 8. A smaller number of allied health programs use a modified selective process. • Application for these programs occurs in the spring semester of each year. • Applicants must take the Accuplacer placement test and display college level skills on all sections. Other standardized tests used for placement purposes in North Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may be used to show college level skills. • Applicants who perform acceptably on Accuplacer, another approved instrument, or have appropriate transfer credit then schedule themselves at their expense to take TEAS before a prescribed deadline. Ultimate selection into the program is based upon the student’s composite TEAS score and residency in Buncombe or Madison County. Contact Information for all Admissions Questions and Matters:Please visit the K. Ray Bailey Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@abtech.edu for assistance with the admissions process or to receive additional assistance. Distance services are also available for not-present students at distanceadvising@abtech.edu. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 26 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information *Accuplacer is a product of The College Board which also produces the SAT. Accuplacer tests have very high reliability and validity. Concurrent High School Enrollment The Career and College Promise Program offers structured opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Academic credits earned through Career and College Promise shall enable students who continue into postsecondary education, after graduating from high school, to complete a postsecondary credential in less time than would normally be required. A-B Tech offers three types of Career and College Promise pathways: College Transfer Pathways, Career Technical Education Pathways, and Cooperative- Innovative High School Programs. College Transfer Pathways include at least 30 semester hours of transfer courses, including English and mathematics, that are available to qualified junior and senior high school students. Career Technical Education Pathways lead to a certificate or diploma aligned with a high school career cluster. These pathways are designed for accelerated high school juniors and seniors who are ready to get a head start on career and technical courses that will lead to a career. Cooperative-Innovative High Schools are designed for motivated students looking for a non-traditional high school experience. These small high schools partner with A-B Tech to provide local students with a comprehensive and accessible education. A-B Tech is affiliated with three cooperative-innovative high schools, two that are early colleges and one that is a middle college. Early colleges, statewide, are rigorous programs in which students can earn a high school diploma and associate degree simultaneously. Early college students start in the ninth grade, and can complete the program in five years. A-B Tech has two partner early colleges: • Buncombe County Early College, located on the main campus of A-B Tech in Asheville. • Madison Early College High School, located in Mars Hill. Buncombe County Middle College is also a cooperative-innovative high school. Located on the main A-B Tech campus in Asheville, it provides juniors and seniors with a non-traditional setting for completing a high school diploma and earning college credits. For more information, contact advisors at 398-7715, 398-7516. New Student Orientation In order to make the A-B Tech experience as success-ful as possible, all incoming curriculum students are required to complete a New Student Orientation ses-sion. Students can complete the New Student Orienta-tion either in a classroom setting or online. The pro-gram will include all the necessary tools and resources to help ensure student success. Students can schedule their orientation at newstudents.abtech.edu. New stu-dent orientation must be completed before registering for classes. Competitive and Limited Admission Programs Some programs are competitive and selective in na-ture, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of students who can be enrolled in the programs. These programs have separate application periods and admissions requirements. Competitive Allied Health and Public Service Programs • Associate Degree Nursing • Practical Nursing • Dental Assisting • Dental Hygiene • Radiography • Medical Sonography • Surgical Technology Modified Competitive Allied Health - Public Service and Emergency Services Programs • Emergency Medical Science (New process for Fall 2013 class) • Pharmacy Technology • Medical Assisting • Medical Laboratory Technology • Veterinary Medical Technology Limited seat programs have restricted capacity due to clinical site, resource and/or lab space availability. Students are accepted into these programs on a first come, first served basis once minimum program eli-gibility requirements are met. These programs have separate application periods and admissions require-ments. Limited Seat Programs • Cosmetology • Esthetics Admissions and Student Information 27 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information • Manicuring • Medical Coding • Phlebotomy Contact Information for all Competitive, Modified Competitive and Limited Seat Programs: Please see an academic advisor in the K. Ray Bailey Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@ abtech.edu for specific instructions and application details. Distance services are available for not-present stu-dents at distanceadvising@abtech.edu. Placement Testing The purpose of placement testing is to match the academic readiness of the incoming student with the academic requirements of the curriculum. Persons applying for admission into all degree and diploma programs are required to take the North Carolina Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC-DAP) test. Students who are unclassified (not desiring to be enrolled in a program) will need to take the placement test if they desire to take a mathematics, English, reading course or any course for which math or English are prerequisites. Alternate testing formats will be made available to individuals with disabilities upon request to the Support Services office. Documentation of disability will be required prior to the establishment of accommodations for placement testing. All students may waive the placement testing requirement if they submit documentation of acceptable SAT, ACT, or other state-approved placement test scores which have been earned within the preceding three years. Transfer credit received from a regionally accredited institution for first-level English and math courses will also be accepted in lieu of placement testing. The student must submit an official transcript to receive transfer credit and to officially waive the need for placement testing. Students applying for admission to limited enrollment Allied Health programs should consult the program’s admission information in the admissions section of the College website at abtech.edu. This information is also available in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Test Preparation and Re-Testing Procedure It is incumbent upon students to prepare fully before taking NC-DAP, the college’s placement assessment tool. The NC-DAP has very high reliability and validity. To assist students in preparing, resources are listed at placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students may only take the placement test once in a three year period with the following exceptions: • Applicants for limited and competitive allied health curricula may take the test once each year during the application period. • Students who tested while enrolled in high school may test when applying for admission to the College. • Students granted approval to retake the test by the Chair of Developmental Studies, Director of Student Advising and Support Services, or Vice-President for Student Services. Placement testing is a valuable tool in ensuring that students are enrolled in courses that support student success. Lack of preparation for the assessment may result in additional cost and time for classes. Students may register for the placement test online at placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students must present a picture I.D. to take the placement test. Placement testing is available both day and evening hours. Based on placement scores, a student will be placed directly into College English and math or into one of the developmental studies courses that are designed to prepare the student for entry into his or her chosen field of study. To support student success, students are required to take the courses into which they are placed. Adult Basic Education Placement Students who place into Adult Basic Education reading will be allowed to enroll in College courses only after they have received appropriate remediation through the Adult Basic Education program. Students who test into both Adult Basic Education language and mathematics must also receive appropriate remediation prior to enrolling in college courses. Students who place into Adult Basic Education level math only or Adult Basic Education language only will be allowed to take Developmental Studies and/ or curriculum classes with approval of their academic advisor. A-B Tech ID Cards A-B Tech issues student ID cards to all curriculum students during the registration process at the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. ID Cards can be produced with a current application on file and a current government-issued photo ID card (driver’s license, passport, military ID). After receiving an A-B Tech ID card, students should take it to the Holly Library to be activated in the Library’s database. With their library-activated photo ID card, students can check out materials, use the research computers, and access reserve items. They must present the card each time they wish to check out library materials. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 28 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Transfer Credit, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated Credit, CLEP and Advanced Placement Credit, Continuing Education and Licensure Credit. Transfer Credit from Other Institutions Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will accept credit in transfer from institutions recognized by a regional accrediting agency. Transcripts must be unopened and officially issued by the credit granting institution. Credit may be awarded for appropriate military courses. Students must submit a curriculum application before transfer credit is evaluated. Credit obtained outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an educational credential evaluation services that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Students should contact internationalinfo@abtech.edu for more information. Only grades of “C” or better will be considered for transfer. Pass or Proficiency grades will not be consid-ered for transfer. Credits will be evaluated in the con-text of the current catalog. The Office of Records and Registration in consultation with Department Chairs will determine the appropriate A-B Tech course credit to award. Some departments may require a skills as-sessment before transfer credit is awarded. In such cases the decision of the department is final. Credit will be assigned without quality points and will not be calculated into the student’s A-B Tech grade point average. If a transferred course is also taken at A-B Tech, the local grade will be calculated in the grade point average. No more than 75% of credit required for a degree, diploma or certificate program may be transferred credit. Credit by Examination (Proficiency Testing) Examinations are comprehensive and must be ap-proved by the supervisor of the instructor administer-ing the exam. The examination may be oral, perfor-mance, written, or a combination of these methods. To receive credit by examination, the score must be above average (“A” or “B”). A grade of “A” or “B” will be posted on the transcript of the student who suc-cessfully completes the examination. The decision of the examining instructor is final. No student may request a second test for Credit by Examination in the same course or request Credit by Examination in a course after receiving any recorded grade for that course. Exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instructional Services. Procedure: 1. Enroll as a credit student in the course to be challenged and pay tuition. There is no extra charge for full-time students who are taking at least 16 credit hours of non self-supporting coursework. 2. Present evidence of proficiency, complete the written request form, and have the request approved prior to the 10 percent point of the semester (or 10% of the minimester session). 3. Remain enrolled and attend class until the examination is administered. During this pe-riod, students who have written approval for the exam may attend class without purchas-ing textbooks and materials. If books are pur-chased and returned for refund, they must be in new condition. 4. Students who are very confident of passing the exam may request a course overload. 5. Students who perform on the exam at a level sufficient to get credit may leave the course and will be awarded a grade of “A” or “B” for the course. Receiving credit does not entitle the student to a tuition refund. Students who do not achieve an “A” or “B” on the profi-ciency exam are encouraged to remain in the class as a regular student. 6. Students who receive financial assistance of any type are required to inform the direc-tor of their assistance program that they are seeking credit by exam. Assistance may be reduced and reimbursement will be required if the course load is reduced by receiving credit by examination. Any exceptions to these procedures must have prior written approval by the appropriate Department Chairperson, Division Dean, and the Vice President for Instructional Services. Articulated Credit College credit may be awarded for high school cours-es if conditions of the North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement or Regional Articulation in Career Education (RACE) are met. Students must see the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Advanced Placement and CLEP Credit Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher will be used to grant college equivalent credit. CLEP scores of 50 or higher will be considered for awarding college credit. Admissions and Student Information 29 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Tuition Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester: N.C. residents per semester..........................$1,104.00 Nonresident of N.C.........................................$4,176.00 (16 or more credit hours) N.C. residents per credit hour per semester...............................................$69.00 Nonresident of N.C. per credit hour per semester...........................$261.00 (fewer than 16 credit hours) Return Check Charge*........................................$25.00 North Carolina residents 65 years of age and older are exempted from the payment of curriculum tu-ition up to 6 credit hours and registration fees for some Continuing Education classes. * Return Check Charge is subject to change. Self Supporting Summer Semester Per Semester………………….........................$1472.00 Per credit hour……..................................……...$92.00 Licensure and Certification Credit A-B Tech awards curriculum credit for select licen-sure and certifications. Contact your Advisor or Department Chair for information. Continuing Education Continuing education credits that lead to a credential or certification may be considered for course equiva-lency. Department Chair approval is required, and the student must be enrolled in the program for which he or she is seeking credit. International Applicants A-B Tech has been approved to issue I-20 forms for qualified international applicants seeking diplomas or associate degrees in M-1 or F-1 status. A-B Tech does not issue I-20 forms for continuing education programs, English as a Second Language, or certificate programs. International applicants must show proficiency in the English language and graduate from a secondary school that is equivalent to secondary schools in the United States. To demonstrate English proficiency, international applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL. Applicants already in the Asheville area may substitute the Accuplacer Placement Assessment, which can be taken at A-B Tech Community College or another North Carolina Community College. International applicants should submit all admission credentials together. A written admissions application, international application supplement, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, official high school transcripts and English translations (if applicable), college transcripts and English translations (if interested in transfer credit, an evaluation by a member agency of www.naces.org), and affidavits of financial support with supporting documentation are all necessary for an admission decision. International applicants must also certify their ability to pay for out-of-state tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses for at least one full year of study. Medical insurance is not required at this time but is highly recommended for all international applicants. Information, including all necessary application materi-als and estimated cost of attendance, are also available online at abtech.edu/content/student-services/admis-sions/ International-Applicants. Email inquiries should be addressed to internationalinfo@abtech.edu. Tuition and Expenses North Carolina Residency In order to qualify for the resident tuition rate, North Carolina law (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that a legal resident must have maintained domicile in North Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately prior to classification as a resident for tuition purposes. The student cannot qualify for in-state tuition if he or she is claimed as a dependent by a parent or guardian who is not a N.C. resident. Proof of residency includes being employed within the state of North Carolina, paying NC taxes, having a current NC driver’s license, and voting in NC. Anyone having a question regarding resident status should contact the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. Student Activity Fees The student activity fee will be charged each semester based upon the number of credit hours taken during the day at the Asheville campus. Students enrolled for nine or more on-campus credit hours will be charged a student activity fee of $19 for the fall and spring semesters. Students enrolled for eight or fewer on-campus credit hours will be charged a student activity fee of $14 for the fall and spring semesters. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 30 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Additional Costs Students should be prepared to incur additional estimated expenses during the academic year (two semesters and summer term) as follows: Allied Health and Public Service Education Books $900-1,900 Supplies $200-1,000 Arts and Sciences: A.A., A.S., A.F.A. Books $1,200-2,000 Supplies $150-600 Business and Hospitality Education Books $1,000-2,500 Supplies $200-1,000 Engineering and Applied Technology Books $700-1,000 Supplies $200-1,100 The cost of books and supplies varies from year-to-year by curriculum due to price changes, curriculum changes, and instructor preferences. For purposes of definition, the following items may be classified as supplies: pen, pencils, paper, notebooks, instruments, student kits, uniforms and shoes, rental of uniforms, safety equipment, hand tools, calculators, lab coats, membership dues, and pins. Students will incur most of the supply costs for their curriculum during the first semester of study. Students are encouraged to consult with their department chairperson for actual costs of supplies for their curriculum. Prior to the purchase of a calculator for use in class, students should consult with their instructor. Tuition and Fee Refunds The tuition policy is set by the State of North Carolina and is subject to change. A 100% refund shall be made if a student drops the class by submitting the required paperwork or completing the drop action prior to the first day of classes for the term as noted in the College Calendar on the website at abtech.edu/calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in which the student is registered is canceled. A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially drops the class prior to or on the official 10% point of the term. Insurance, technology, consumable, and student activity fees are not refundable. Federal regulations, if different from above, will overrule this policy. For classes that start a week or more into a term, a full refund will be provided if a student drops a class prior to the beginning date of the class. A 75% refund will be provided for a class dropped on the beginning date through the 10% point of the class. Only hours dropped below a total of 16 credit hours are eligible for a refund. Tuition Refund Process To be eligible for tuition refund the student must: 1. Register and pay tuition and fees. 2. Officially drop the class on or before the 10% point of the term in one of the following ways: a. By submitting in person to any Registration Cen-ter (K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Madi-son Site Office) a Drop/Add Registration Change Notice during business hours. b. By having an advisor process the drop. The student is responsible for ensuring this has been done. Computer Use and Technology Fee The State Board of Community Colleges has established a computer use and technology fee to support the procurement, operations and repair of computer and other instructional technology, including the supplies and materials that support the technology. This fee is set annually by the Board of Trustees and is $16 per semester for curriculum students and $5 per course for occupational continuing education classes. Printing Fees Students are allowed 100 black-and-white copies at no charge per semester. Additional black-and-white copies are $0.08 per page. Color copies are charged at a rate of $0.15 per page. Consumable Supply Fee Certain courses have additional fees attached to them to pay for consumable supplies not covered by tuition. Consumable fees for academic programs will vary by class and are available online at abtech.edu/catalog/consumable-supply-fee. Student Insurance A group policy, providing insurance protection, is main-tained by the College and all curriculum students are required to subscribe to such coverage. The only ex-ception is for students taking only off-campus courses. The cost of accident insurance to the student is $1.40 per semester. Transcript Fee The College charges a transcript fee of $5 per tran-script and a $10 fee per transcript on-demand. This fee is approved annually by the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees and is subject to change. Admissions and Student Information 31 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Code of Student Conduct The Board of Trustees establishes and maintains a learning environment that supports students, and the vision, mission, and values of the institution. There are behavioral expectations that outline the responsibilities and proper practices for all students at the College. When the Code of Conduct is challenged, the following types of discipline include but are not limited to: verbal warning, written warning, a failing grade for an assignment or exam, probation, administrative withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages, consequences adapted to a specific violation, suspension, expulsion or actions recommended by a Threat Assessment Team. The President shall have final approval in the expulsion of a student. Academic-Related Violations Academically-related violations include academic integrity and other matters that have a negative impact on the teaching and learning environment. Faculty members are responsible for ensuring the academic integrity of the College. Violations of academic integrity are considered serious offenses. Students are forewarned that some acts of academic dishonesty may result in action being taken by outside individuals or entities. The following matters will be referred to the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee: 1. Plagiarism: The intentional theft or unacknowledged use of another’s words or ideas. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to paraphrasing or summarizing another’s words or works without proper acknowledgement; using direct quotes of material without proper acknowledgement; or purchasing or using a paper or presentation written or produced by another. If a student is uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, he or she should discuss this with the class instructor. 2. Cheating: Cheating includes using notes or other material without permission from the faculty on an exam; receiving information from another student during an exam; obtaining a copy of an exam or questions from an exam prior to taking the exam; submitting someone else’s work as one’s own; or having someone else take one’s exam and submitting it as his or her own. 3. Aiding Acts of Academic Dishonesty: Providing information to another student with the awareness that the student intends to use it for deceptive Student Rights and Responsibilities purposes. 4. Violations of Normal Classroom Behavior such as, but not limited to, being disobedient, showing disrespect, causing disruption of the classroom or not abiding by professional conduct. These behaviors are also considered academically-related violations. The intent is to make sure that the learning environment is not compromised. Non-Academic Related Violations Non-Academically Related Violations of the Code of Student Conduct will be referred to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee. These violations include: 1. Alcoholic Beverages: Students may not possess or use alcoholic beverages on campus. Students may not be under the influence of alcoholic beverages on campus or at College-affiliated activities or events. 2. Animals: Students may not have an animal of any kind on campus. This includes animals left within a vehicle. Working dogs, such as police dogs or service dogs, are permitted. 3. Assault and/or Battery: Students may not strike or threaten to strike another person for any reason whatsoever. Threatening to strike another person is defined as assault, and striking another person is defined as battery. 4. Bullying: Students may not intimidate or threaten with harm any other individual. Bullying is defined as “any pattern of gestures or written, electronic or verbal communications, or any physical act or any threatening communication that takes place on College premises or at any College-sponsored function that: (a) places a person in actual and reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; or (b) creates or is certain to create a hostile environment by substantially interfering with or impairing a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or a College employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job.” 5. Damage to Property: Students may not damage property of the College or of any other person working at or attending the College. 6. Disobedience (Outside the classroom): Students may not disobey the reasonable directions of College employees, including administrators, faculty members, security officers, and other staff employees. 7. Disorderly Conduct (Outside the classroom): Students may not conduct themselves in a way Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 32 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information which will interrupt the academic mission of the College or which will disturb the peace of the College. 8. Disrespect (Outside the classroom): Students are expected to treat all College employees with respect and courtesy, particularly when and if disagreements arise. 9. Disruption: Students may not disrupt the normal activities of the College by physically or verbally interfering with instruction, meetings, traffic, or scheduled administrative functions. 10. Drugs: Students may not possess, use, or be under the influence of any narcotic or illegal drugs on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or event. This is in violation of the laws of the state of North Carolina or of the United States. 11. False Information: Students may not present to the College or its employees false information; neither may they knowingly withhold information which may have an effect on their enrollment or their status in the institution and which is properly and legally requested by the College. 12. Gambling: Students may not gamble on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. 13. Possession of Weapons: Students may not have a weapon of any kind, including a knife, stun gun, or any firearm in their possession on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. Law enforcement officers are exempt from this prohibition. This includes facsimiles of weapons. 14. Public Laws: Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary action if the student’s continued presence on campus constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the campus. 15. Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment: Students may not harass any member of the College community, including other students, employees, or other persons on the College campus. This prohibition includes sexual, verbal or physical harassment for any reason including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, creed, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. 16. Skate Boards and Roller Skates: Skate boards and roller skates are not permitted to be used on campus. 17. Stalking: Students may not follow another individual in a threatening manner. Stalking is defined as the severe intrusions on a victim’s personal privacy and autonomy. It includes, but is not limited to, a pattern of observing or monitoring the victim or committing violent or intimidating acts, regardless of the means, against the victim. 18. Theft: Students may not steal the property of another individual or of the College. Students who are caught stealing will be required to make restitution and may be eligible for civil or criminal prosecution as well as College discipline. 19. Threats: Students may not engage in any behavior that constitutes a clear and present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being of the student and/or other students, faculty and staff. 20. Tobacco: Students may not use tobacco of any form on campus or at any College-affiliated activities or events. 21. Unauthorized Access to Records: Students may not access, view, copy or change official College records without official authorization to do so. 22. Use of the Internet: The College has an extensive policy for appropriate use of the Internet. Users of College computers acknowledge the policy whenever they sign on. Students may not use the College’s access to the Internet for access to sexually explicit material or for downloading music. Email accounts are provided for student use; however, no right of privacy exists for use of email. 23. Use of Social Media: Students should obey their social media platforms terms of use. Students may not make, or cause to be made, communications (including electronically or through social media) to another person in any manner likely to seriously annoy or cause alarm. Social media may not be used to breech privacy, discriminate or harass. Students may not make, transmit, or attempt to transmit audio or video of any person(s) on College property where there is an explicit expectation of privacy. Any posts or tweets deemed inappropriate on an A-B Tech social web site or blog will be deleted immediately and may result in having access to the site blocked permanently. Violations of the Code of Student Conduct A student who violates the Code of Student Conduct may be referred to the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee or to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee, depending on the nature of the violation. Students who have been charged with a violation of these regulations may be assigned consequences based upon the seriousness of the offense. Admissions and Student Information 33 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary action if the student’s continued presence on campus constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the campus. Sanctions for violations may include but not be limited to: verbal warnings, written warnings, a failing grade for an assignment or examination, administrative withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages, consequences adapted to the specific violation, suspensions, expulsions or actions recommended by a Threat Assessment Team. The President shall have final approval in the expulsion of a student. Threat Assessment When a violation leads to a concern about the safety of a student or members of the College community, a Threat Assessment Team will review and make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee prior to a hearing. If a student engages in criminal activity or demonstrates threatening behavior that constitutes a clear and present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being of the student and/or other students, faculty and staff, the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee may immediately suspend the student and remove him or her from campus for no more than 14 calendar days from the date the suspension is instituted, pending a hearing. In this situation, the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee must convene a Threat Assessment Team. For a copy of this policy, see the Vice President for Student Services. For violations that do not require the implementation of the Threat Assessment Policy, the appropriate College administrator will review initial disciplinary referrals and may suspend a student for up to 10 College business days while the review is conducted. Students are allowed to appeal any disciplinary action, unless they have waived this right, and will be informed of their rights of due process (See Student Due Process). Student Due Process Students have the rights of due process when accused of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct: 1. The student may request to have an informal meeting with the appropriate vice president to attempt to discuss and resolve the issue. 2. If the violation of the Code of Student Conduct is not resolved, the student shall receive written notice of the provision of the Code of Student Conduct which he or she is accused of violating and a summary of the relevant facts. Students shall also be informed of their due process rights. 3. If a student’s behavior is egregious or disruptive to the teaching and learning environment or to campus safety, the appropriate vice president or his or her designee may suspend the student on an interim basis for up to 10 College business days. 4. Within five business days after receipt of the notice of violation of the Code of Student Conduct, and suspension when warranted from the appropriate vice president, the student may request, in writing, a hearing before the Vice President for Instructional Services or his or her designee for academically-related violations or a hearing before the Vice President for Student Services or his or her designee for all other violations. 5. The students may waive his or her rights to a hearing immediately and accept the sanctions implemented by the appropriate vice president. Failure to request a hearing within five College business days will be considered a waiver of the right to a hearing and any subsequent appeal. If the student requests a hearing, the appropriate vice president shall inform the student of the date, time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall be scheduled within five College business days after receipt of the student’s request for a hearing. 6. Prior to the hearing, the student has the right to review all evidence, including written statements made against him or her. Strict rules of evidence do not apply in the hearing. 7. At the hearing, the student may present witnesses and evidence. All pertinent parties have a right to speak and be questioned during the hearing. The student will be allowed to be accompanied by an advisor, who may not be an attorney. 8. The student has the right to a recording of the hearing. 9. The student has the right to a written notice of a decision as soon as possible but no later than five College business days after his or her hearing. The student has the right to appeal to the President any action taken by the appropriate vice president or his or her designee. Any appeal must be in writing and be submitted to the President’s office within ten College business days. The appropriate vice president will forward the appeal, along with all documentation concerning the matter, to the President whose decision will be final. The procedure above is in effect for all students. All meetings and/or hearings for distance learners will be arranged using mail, fax, conference calls, or other agreed upon electronic means. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 34 abtech.edu Admissions and Student Information Student Due Process Flow Chart Complaint Received by Appropriate VP or his or her Designee Interim Suspension for up to 10 days if deemed appropriate Threat Assessment if Needed Academic Related Complaints VP – Instructional Services Non-Academic Related Complaints VP – Student Services Informal Meeting with Student Resolved – No Appeal Student receives Notice of Complaint & Hearing Options from Appropriate VP Student waives right to hearing and appeal Student requests hearing within five College business days Hearing held within five College business days after request Decision made by VP or Designee Student notified of decision (& sanctions) within five College business days Appeal to President within 10 College business days Student notified of final decision by President NO Appeal Student notified of Sanctions within 10 College Business Days Admissions and Student Information 35 Catalog 2013-2014 Admissions and Student Information Code of Classroom Conduct A-B Tech is an institution for adult learning. It is a part-nership between instructors with the desire to teach and students with the desire to learn. In order to cre-ate an appropriate environment for teaching and learn-ing, there must be respect for the instructor and fellow students. Listed below are guidelines for classroom behavior, which the College has established to ensure that the learning environment is not compromised. 1. Absences. Students should inform the instructor in advance if they know they are going to miss class. They should also take responsibility for getting missed assignments from other students. Students should not expect to be allowed to make up work, such as unan-nounced quizzes or tests, after an absence. Instructors are not responsible for re-teaching the material missed because of absence. 2. Attendance. Students are expected to attend class for the entire class time. Students should not enter late or leave early. Exceptions may occur, particularly under emergency circumstances, but students should be prepared to explain tardiness to the instructor after class. Likewise, the need to leave early should be ex-plained to the instructor before class. 3. Attitude. Students are expected to maintain a civil attitude in class. They may not use inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language to demon-strate attitude regarding the course, the instructor, assignments, or fellow students. 4. Mobile Devices. Students may not receive or make calls, receive or send text messages, or use personal electronic devices in other ways during class. It is their responsibility to turn off mobile devices prior to entering class. 5. Conversation. Students may not carry on side con-versations in class. 6. Food, Drink, and Tobacco. Students may not have food or drink in class, or use tobacco of any form on campus. 7. Guests. Students may not bring guests, including children, to class. 8. Internet. Students may use the Internet for valid, academic purposes only. Students may not use it for open access to other non-academic sites, which are unrelated to the course. 9. Other Activities in class. Students may not work on other activities while in class. This includes homework for other courses or other personal activities. 10. Personal Business. Students needing to transact personal business with the instructor should plan to do this before or after cla |
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