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2015 - 2016 College Catalog
Campus Locations
Chatham County Campus
764 West Street • Pittsboro, NC 27312-8822
(919) 542-6495
Harnett County Campus
1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. • Lillington, NC 27546-7672
(910) 893-9101
Lee County Campus
1105 Kelly Dr. • Sanford, NC 27330-9840
(919) 775-5401
1-800-682-8353
www.cccc.edu
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Welcome to CCCC ................................................................. 7
College Mission, Vision, & Values ........................................ 7
CCCC is an Equal Opportunity College .............................. 7
Programs ................................................................................ 7
Facilities .................................................................................. 8
History and Leadership ......................................................... 8
Accreditations ........................................................................ 8
Student Services Department ............................................... 9
Visitors .................................................................................... 9
Intellectual Property Rights/Ownership .............................. 9
Admissions .............................................................................. 9
General Information ................................................................ 10
Home-schooled Applicants ..................................................... 10
General Admissions ............................................................. 11
General Admissions Standards and Procedures....................... 11
Career and College Promise .................................................... 12
Communicable Diseases ......................................................... 12
Admissions and the Open Door Policy.................................... 12
International Students .............................................................. 12
Special Credit Student(s) ......................................................... 12
Counseling .............................................................................. 12
Testing..................................................................................... 12
Career Counseling/Services .................................................... 13
Residence Status for Tuition Payment..................................... 13
Expenses ............................................................................... 13
Business Office ....................................................................... 13
Tuition ..................................................................................... 13
Refund Policy – Tuition .......................................................... 14
Bookstores ............................................................................... 14
Special Apparel and Equipment .............................................. 14
Fees ........................................................................................ 14
Student Insurance .................................................................... 14
Malpractice Insurance ............................................................. 14
Breakage Fee ........................................................................... 14
Student Fee .............................................................................. 14
Computer Use and Technology Fee ........................................ 14
Distance Education Fee ........................................................... 15
Graduation Fee ........................................................................ 15
Student Housing ...................................................................... 15
Vehicle Registration ................................................................ 15
Policy on Student Publications ................................................ 15
Policy on Solicitation and Fund Raising ................................. 15
Policy on Internet Acceptable Use .......................................... 15
Policy on Copyright – Computer Software ............................. 16
Policy on Copyright – Printed Material ................................... 16
Policy on Copyright – Video ................................................... 17
Financial Aid ........................................................................ 17
Financial Aid ........................................................................... 17
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements ................................... 17
Federal Aid Enrollment Status Determination for Clock Programs .............................................................................. 18
Financial Aid Application Process .......................................... 18
Financial Aid Enrollment Classification ................................. 18
Financial Aid Award Procedure .............................................. 18
Types of Financial Aid ............................................................ 18
Other Financial Assistance ...................................................... 19
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress ....................... 19
Return of Title IV/State Funds Policy ..................................... 20
Standards of Progress, Attendance, and Conduct for Students receiving VA Educational Benefits ...................................... 20
Serviceman’s Opportunity College (SOC) .............................. 21
Academic Information ......................................................... 21
Transfer to Four-Year Institutions ......................................... 21
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) Transfer ....... 21
Orientation .............................................................................. 21
Registration ............................................................................. 21
Course Load ............................................................................ 22
Double Major .......................................................................... 22
Distance Education ................................................................. 22
Distance Education Online Courses ........................................ 22
Distance Education Hybrid and Web-Assisted Courses.......... 22
Auditing Courses .................................................................... 22
Course Substitution ................................................................. 23
Independent Study .................................................................. 23
Academic Advisors ................................................................. 23
Alternative Credit ................................................................... 23
Amount of Alternative Credit Allowed ................................... 23
Resident Credit ....................................................................... 23
Transfer Credit from Another Institution ................................ 23
Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, DANTES ......................... 23
Credit by Examination ............................................................ 24
Articulated CTE High School to Community College Credit ..... 24
Credit by Experience .............................................................. 24
Prerequisites/Corequisites ....................................................... 25
Time Provisions for Completing a Curriculum Program ........ 25
Grading System ...................................................................... 25
How to Compute the Grade Point Average (GPA) ................. 25
Example of Computing Grade Point Average ......................... 26
General Academic Standards .................................................. 26
General Education Competencies ........................................... 26
President’s/Dean’s List Eligibility .......................................... 26
Highest Academic Award ....................................................... 27
Academic Probation Policy ..................................................... 27
Academic Suspension Policy .................................................. 27
Repeating a Course ................................................................. 27
Academic Forgiveness ............................................................ 27
Removal of Incomplete ........................................................... 28
Withdrawal ............................................................................. 28
Readmission ............................................................................ 28
Transcript Policy .................................................................... 28
Electronic Transcript Policy (E-transcripts) ............................ 29
Acceptance of Electronic Transcripts for Admission Purposes ............................................................................... 29
Graduation .............................................................................. 29
Conduct and Student Due Process .......................................... 29
Attendance .............................................................................. 29
Dropping Students from Class Roll ........................................ 30
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Judicial Procedures ...... 30
I. Preamble .................................................................... 30
II. Student Rights ........................................................... 30
III. Student Code of Conduct ......................................... 31
IV. Disciplinary Procedures .......................................... 33
V. Sanctions .................................................................. 33
VI. Student Grievance Procedure .................................. 34
VII. Appeals Procedure—Sanctions or Disciplinary Actions ....................................................................... 34
VIII. Appeals Procedure–Academic Appeal ................. 35
Distance Education Student Rights and Grievances ............... 36
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Information ................... 36
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ........................... 36
Drug and Alcohol Prevention ................................................. 37
Veterans’ Information ............................................................. 37
Standards of Progress, Attendance, and Conduct .................... 38
I. Unsatisfactory Progress .............................................. 38
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II. Attendance Requirements Classroom Attendance .... 38
Serviceman’s Opportunity College (SOC) .............................. 38
Student Activities .................................................................... 38
Student Centers ....................................................................... 38
Alumni .................................................................................... 38
Ambassador Scholarship Program .......................................... 38
Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) ...... 38
Student Government Association (SGA) ................................ 39
1. SGA Student Planner/Handbook ............................... 39
2. Activity Days ............................................................. 39
3. Athletics ..................................................................... 39
4. Dances/Social Events................................................. 39
5. Special Events ........................................................... 39
6. Other Activities.......................................................... 39
7. SGA Elections ........................................................... 39
8. Who’s Who ................................................................ 40
9. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society ................................ 40
10. Clubs ........................................................................ 40
Library Services ...................................................................... 40
Library Resources ................................................................... 41
College Success & Student Transitions ................................... 41
Developmental Studies Program ............................................. 41
Writing and Reading Center .................................................... 41
AVISO .................................................................................... 42
Academic Assistance Center ................................................... 42
The Benefit Bank .................................................................... 42
The Instructional Program ....................................................... 42
Continuing Education.............................................................. 42
College & Career Readiness ................................................... 43
1. Adult Basic Education ............................................... 43
2. High School Completion Programs ........................... 43
3. Basic Skills Plus ........................................................ 43
5. English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Literacy ...................................................................... 43
Small Business Centers ........................................................... 43
Industrial Services & Customized Training ............................ 44
Workforce Development Services ........................................... 44
2014 Performance Funding Measures Report ................... 44
Inclement Weather Policy ................................................... 47
Special Populations Services ............................................... 47
Documentation Requirements ................................................. 48
Academic Standards ................................................................ 48
Available Services ................................................................... 48
Campus Security ................................................................. 48
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy ............................................. 48
Agriculture and Natural Resources .................................... 55
Sustainable Agriculture Degree .............................................. 55
Agricultural Sustainability Certificate ..................................... 55
Sustainable Livestock Systems Certificate .............................. 55
Sustainable Vegetable Production Certificate ......................... 56
Allied Health Technologies .................................................. 56
Associate Degree Nursing ....................................................... 56
Dental Assisting Diploma ...................................................... 60
Dental Hygiene Degree .......................................................... 62
Human Services Technology Degree ...................................... 65
Medical Assisting Degree ....................................................... 66
Medical Assisting Diploma ..................................................... 69
Nurse Aide Certificate............................................................. 71
Practical Nursing Diploma ...................................................... 72
Veterinary Medical Technology Degree ................................. 75
Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nurse Aide .................. 77
Arts and Sciences (College Transfer) ................................. 75
Associate in Arts Degree (AA) ............................................... 78
Associate in Fine Arts ............................................................. 81
Associate in General Education .............................................. 83
Associate in Science Degree (AS) .......................................... 85
Diploma of Transfer Readiness (Transfer Core Diploma) ...... 85
Business Technologies .......................................................... 87
Accounting Degree ................................................................. 87
Accounting Diploma ............................................................... 88
Income Tax Preparer Certificate ............................................. 89
Payroll Accounting Certificate ............................................... 89
Small Business Financial Advisor I Certificate ...................... 90
Small Business Financial Advisor II Certificate ..................... 90
Business Administration Degree ............................................. 91
Business Management Diploma ............................................. 92
Manager Trainee Certificate ................................................... 94
Entrepreneur Certificate .......................................................... 94
Social Media Marketing Certificate ........................................ 95
Healthcare Management Technology ..................................... 96
Computer Information Technology Degree ............................ 96
Computer Information Technology/HBI Degree .................... 97
Computer Information Technology Diploma .......................... 98
Database Programming Certificate ......................................... 98
Software Specialist Certificate ................................................ 99
IC3 - Internet and Computing Core Certificate ..................... 101
Computer Hardware/Troubleshooting Repair Certificate ..... 100
Human Resources ................................................................... 91
Human Resources Management Diploma ............................... 93
Human Resources Management Certificate ............................ 94
Medical Office Administration Degree ................................. 100
Insurance Coding .................................................................. 101
Medical Transcription Certificate ......................................... 101
Networking Technology ....................................................... 102
Networking Technology Diploma ........................................ 102
Network Infrastructure Certificate (Cisco) ........................... 103
Network Operating Systems Certificate ............................... 103
Network Security Certificate ................................................ 104
Voice Over IP Certificate ..................................................... 104
Office Administration Degree............................................... 104
Office Administration Diploma ............................................ 105
Information and Word Processing Certificate ....................... 106
Receptionist Certificate......................................................... 106
Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies ........ 108
Broadcasting Production Technology Degree....................... 108
Radio Broadcasting Diploma ................................................ 108
Television Broadcasting Diploma ......................................... 109
Engineering Technologies .................................................. 110
Computer Engineering Technology Degree .......................... 110
Electronics Engineering Technology Degree ........................ 110
Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate .................. 111
Laser and Photonics Technology Degree. ............................. 111
Sustainability Technologies .................................................. 112
Sustainability Technologies Biofuels Certificate .................. 114
Sustainability Technologies Certificate ................................ 113
Sustainability Technologies – Green Building...................... 113
Renewable Energy ................................................................ 114
Industrial Technologies...................................................... 114
Computer Aided Drafting Technology Degree ..................... 114
Computer Aided Drafting Technology Diploma .................. 115
Computer Aided Drafting Technology Certificate ................ 116
Computer Integrated Machining Degree ............................... 116
Computer Integrated Machining Diploma ............................ 117
Computer Integrated Machining Certificate ......................... 118
Industrial Systems Technology Degree ................................ 118
Industrial Systems Technology Diploma .............................. 119
Industrial Systems Technology / Bio-maintenance Degree .. 119
Electrical Controls Certificate............................................... 120
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Programmable Logic Controller Certificate .......................... 121
Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance Diploma 121
Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance Certificate........................................................................... 122
Welding Technology Diploma .............................................. 123
Welding Technology Certificate ........................................... 123
Public Service Technologies .............................................. 121
Barbering Degree .................................................................. 124
Barbering Diploma ................................................................ 124
Barbering Certificate ............................................................. 125
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate ........................ 125
Cosmetology Associate Degree ............................................. 126
Cosmetology Diploma........................................................... 126
Cosmetology Certificate ........................................................ 126
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate ....................................... 127
Criminal Justice Technology Degree .................................... 128
Criminal Justice Technology Degree – Latent Evidence Degree ................................................................................ 129
Culinary Arts Associate Degree ............................................ 129
Early Childhood Associate Degree ....................................... 129
Early Childhood Diploma ..................................................... 131
Early Childhood Administration ........................................... 131
Family Home & Early Childhood ......................................... 132
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate ............................................. 132
Esthetics Certificate .............................................................. 133
Esthetics Instructor Certificate .............................................. 133
Library and Information Technology Degree ........................ 133
Library and Information Technology Diploma ..................... 134
Library Cataloging Certificate ............................................... 134
Library Programs Certificate ................................................. 135
Library Public Services Certificate ....................................... 135
Library Technical Services Certificate .................................. 136
Library Basics Certificate ...................................................... 136
Library Management Certificate ........................................... 137
Paralegal Technology Degree ............................................... 107
Paralegal Technology Diploma ............................................. 107
School Age Education ........................................................... 137
Transport Systems Technologies ...................................... 138
Automotive Restoration Technology Diploma ...................... 138
Automotive Restoration Technology Certificate ................... 139
Automotive Systems Technology Degree ............................. 139
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma ........................... 140
Automotive Systems Technology Certificate ........................ 140
Motorcycle Mechanics Diploma ........................................... 140
Motorcycle Mechanics Certificate ........................................ 141
Programs at Harnett Correctional Institution ................ 142
Public Service Technologies .......................................................... 142
Barbering Certificate ............................................................. 142
Foodservice Technology Certificate ...................................... 143
Construction Technologies
Carpentry Certificates ........................................................... 142
Masonry Certificates ............................................................. 143
Electrical Systems Technology Certificates .......................... 142
Industrial Systems Technology
Welding Certificates .............................................................. 123
Transport Technologies
Small Engine and Equipment Repair Certificate ................... 144
Course Descriptions ........................................................... 146
Board Of Trustees .............................................................. 223
Administrative Staff .......................................................... 223
Staff ..................................................................................... 225
Full-Time Faculty ............................................................... 231
Index .................................................................................... 232
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Welcome to CCCC
Welcome to Central Carolina Community College, a top-rated community college within the North Carolina Community College System.
Central Carolina Community College was established to help you achieve your educational goals, whether finishing high school, learning a valuable vocational skill, or completing the first two years of college–at minimal cost–before transferring to a university or four-year college.
At Central Carolina Community College, you can
explore different kinds of job opportunities, identify your personal strengths, and start on the path toward new levels of success.
The foundation of Central Carolina Community College’s strength is a competent and caring faculty, staff, and administration. We genuinely want to see the student succeed and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that success. Another part of our commitment to student success is a comprehensive program of student financial and academic assistance.
We are committed to helping our students become
well-rounded individuals, so we offer a diversified program of student activities designed to develop social and leadership skills and to make the learning experience more enjoyable.
College Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
Central Carolina Community College serves as a catalyst for individual, community, and economic development by empowerment through accessible lifelong learning.
Vision
Central Carolina Community College is a nationally recognized, world-class leader providing learning opportunities that contribute to economic progress and cultural enrichment for the students and communities we serve.
Values
Learning—We commit to providing learning opportunities for the ongoing, voluntary, lifelong and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons among the citizens in our service area.
People—We commit to creating a caring, inclusive, and safe environment that inspires all people to achieve their goals, share their successes, and encourage others.
Excellence—We set, expect and maintain high educational standards consistent with the needs of the students, region and changing workforce.
Integrity—We are accountable, honest, and transparent while adhering to the highest ethical standards in all that we do.
Communication—We commit to effective, open and proactive communication among faculty, staff, students, and the external community of which we are an integral part.
Community—We commit to active and integral partnerships within the communities we serve, and are dedicated to maintaining positive relationships among our own community of faculty, staff, and students.
Access—We ensure access to higher education by offering clear pathways to academic success and transformative opportunity for the diverse populations we serve.
Innovation—We cultivate resourcefulness, creativity and innovation in all we do.
Stewardship—We honor the trust placed in us by the community, and are accountable for the efficient and effective use of the resources entrusted to us.
CCCC is an Equal Opportunity College
Central Carolina Community College serves the public without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
Central Carolina Community College has approved the following policy to guide its delivery of services to students with disabilities: No individual at Central Carolina Community College shall, by reason of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination within any program or activity for which he is otherwise qualified. The college may make program adjustments in instructional delivery and may provide supplemental services to enable students with disabilities to participate in activities compatible with their condition and interests. For more information, see the “Special Populations Services” section.
Programs
Student success, community service, and educational leadership distinguish Central Carolina Community College. The college takes great pride in its long history of innovative program development to meet the
ever-changing educational needs of its students and the communities and businesses it serves.
Curriculum
Central Carolina Community College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Science degree programs that transfer to four-year colleges and universities, two-year programs that lead to an Associate in Applied Science degree, and one-year programs that lead to a diploma and/or a certificate. Articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities enable graduates to move seamlessly into additional education, if that is their goal.
Many decisions precede the implementation of any new curriculum program. Surveys are used to determine student interest and the availability of employment. Advisory committees are organized in order that community interest, advice, and counsel may be solicited. Funds must be available for instructors and necessary equipment and instructional space must be available. Only after the approval of the Board of Trustees and the State Board of Community Colleges may a new program be implemented.
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market no longer provides employment for graduates in certain areas, programs can be phased out so more critical labor needs may be met. It is not the purpose of the college to adopt a fixed curriculum; rather, its aim is to modify all programs to meet the ever-changing needs in the fields of employment.
The college reserves the right to cancel any course or program in cases of low enrollment or decreased budget. The college reserves the right to change any curriculum, and such changes may be made without prior notice. This handbook is not to be read as part of a contractual relationship between the college and a student or prospective student.
Non-curriculum
The college also offers non-curriculum courses in basic education, technical, vocational, enrichment, and general interest areas. These non-curriculum courses do not count toward a college degree or diploma, but a certificate of completion is given and continuing education units are awarded. The Adult High School/GED program awards a diploma or certificate. Continuing Education classes award a diploma or certificate with continuing education units.
Lee Early College
The college’s Lee County Campus is home to Lee Early College, an innovative partnership with Lee County Schools. Students earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree in five years. The student body is diverse, but its members are united by their personal motivation and ability to thrive in a college setting.
Confucius Classroom
Central Carolina Community College offers a Confucius Classroom through an agreement with North Carolina State University’s Confucius Institute. An instructor from a Chinese university teaches Chinese language, history, and culture.
Facilities
Central Carolina Community College has full-service campuses in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties as well as multiple centers that provide environments conducive to learning.
History and Leadership
For more than 50 years, Central Carolina Community College has thrived on an ongoing vision of leadership, service, and success. Over the years, that vision has been transformed into reality by planning, commitment, hard work, and community support.
From a single extension class offered in 1961 in Lee County, the school has grown to a fully accredited community college of high reputation serving the people, businesses, and industries of Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. Its distance education programs reach far beyond those physical boundaries to enrich students’ lives around the world.
In 1958, the North Carolina State Board of Education chartered the institution as Lee County Industrial Education Center. The first classes were held in 1961. Two years later, it became a part of the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges.
In 1965, the Center became Central Carolina Technical Institute, with authority to award associate degrees. The name was changed to Central Carolina Technical College in 1979 and then to its current name, Central Carolina Community College, in 1988.
A spirit of leadership spans the college’s history. Back in 1965, it was the first community college in the state to offer an Animal Hospital Technician curriculum, now Veterinary Medical Technology. In 2002, it became the first community college in the nation to offer an Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. Leadership is also shown in programs such as Laser and Photonics Technology, which is one of only about a dozen nationwide that trains on high-power lasers. The college is nicknamed “Green Central” for its commitment to environmentally friendly sustainable education.
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy recognized Central Carolina Community College as “a strong force for educational opportunities, economic progress and cultural enrichment in the communities it serves.” Also in 2010, Central Carolina Community College was ranked among the top 50 community colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly magazine.
The college is committed to sustainability in its programs and on its campuses. It is a signatory to the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). It was the first North Carolina
community college to sign on to the Association for the
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS rating system on sustainability. In 2011, it received a Silver ranking from AASHE for its achievements in this area. Only 61 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada earned this ranking, which was the highest awarded.
Central Carolina Community College’s educational, cultural, and economic impact is far-reaching. Its graduates, both curriculum and continuing education, give back to their communities through myriad
careers from which the economic fabric of every
community is woven. Many of its graduates continue their education and enter the workforce as highly educated professionals who strengthen their communities, counties, state, and nation.
The Central Carolina Community College family of administrators, faculty, staff, and students are building on the strong foundations laid in the past to achieve even greater accomplishments in the present and future. Welcome to our family!
Accreditations
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Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Carolina Community College.
NOTE: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
The college was accredited by the North Carolina State Board of Education in 1970, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972 and reaffirmed in 1976, 1987, 1997, and 2008.
CCCC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. Its trustees are members of the Association of Community College Trustees.
In addition to being accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, a number of curriculum programs are approved by various accrediting or licensing agencies:
• The Barbering program is approved by the North Carolina State Barbering Board.
• The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• The Cosmetology program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts.
• The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• The Machining Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
• The Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
• The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs are accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
*The Polysomnography program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• The Radio Broadcasting program is approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
• The Real Estate program is approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
• The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician and Educational Activities of the AVMA.
Student Services Department
The purpose of the Student Services Department is to assist students with various aspects of their education, from admissions through graduation and job placement. More specifically, the Student Services Department handles admissions, testing, counseling, registration and records, financial aid, veterans’ benefits assistance, job placement, career counseling, assistance to the disabled, graduation ceremonies, transfer assistance, and coordination of student activities.
• The hours of operation for Admissions are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The hours of operation for Financial Aid are
Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Summer hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The college is closed on Friday between spring and fall semesters.
Visitors
Visitors are always welcome at Central Carolina Community College. The three county campuses are open Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. College personnel will provide guided tours for groups or individuals and are always happy to answer questions about the college and its programs. All visitors must report to the vice president of student services on the Lee County Campus or to the provost of the Harnett or Chatham campus. Visitors are not permitted to attend classes or contact students on campus without permission of the vice president of student services, the evening supervisor, or the campus provost.
Intellectual Property Rights/Ownership
Distance education course sites and content, programs, materials, instructional aides, strategies, methods, techniques, devices, artifacts, software, or any item or content that may be classified as “intellectual property” developed as an employee or student of Central Carolina Community College becomes the property of the college. CCCC will be granted a non-exclusive perpetual license to use any part of any category mentioned above without charge to the college. Such developed property includes materials and objects developed for, or as the result of, an instructional exercise.
Employees or students who engage in such development activities will retain their rights to continue to use and profit from the intellectual property even when they are no longer associated with CCCC.
Employees, full-time or part-time, further agree, in
consideration upon entering the employment relationship, to grant the college a non-exclusive perpetual license to use distance education course sites and
content, programs, materials, instructional aides, strategies, methods, techniques, devices, artifacts, software, or any item or content that may be classified as “intellectual property” developed prior to employment by CCCC.
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ADMISSIONS
General Information
All students are admitted to the college without regard to Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Age, Sex and Sexual Orientation, Gender, Family status, Disability status, Veteran status, or any Health or Genetic Information. Under administrative code 23 NCAC 02C.301(a) students may be admitted as a special credit student to the college if they are over 18 or a high school graduate.
To be admitted to a curriculum program at Central Carolina Community College, applicants must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency.
Home-schooled Applicants
Home-schooled applicants must provide the following
documentation for admission:
• Proof of listing with the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE).
• A full, final high school transcript (including a list of all courses taken, final course grades, and a final grade point average). The transcript should include the official school name and the administrator’s signature (usually one of the parents or guardians is the administrator).
• NC requires 20 credits for high school graduation for students who entered ninth grade between 2000-2009.
Required Courses (College Prep Diploma)
English - 4 units (I, II, III, and IV)
Foreign Language - 2 units (Both must be in same language)
Mathematics - 4 units (Algebra I, II, Geometry, and one beyond Algebra II)
Science - 3 units (A physical science, Biology, and Earth Science)
Social Studies - 3 units (Civics and Economics, United States History, World History)
Health and Physical Education - 1 unit
Electives - 4 units
NOTE: All academic instruction in core subjects MUST come from parents, legal guardians, or a member of the household and not from anyone outside the household. (Two household schools are permitted to work together.) Colleges generally assume that a member of the household was the supervising instructor for each of the core subjects unless contrary evidence is presented. The home school may be asked to present a statement that a member of the household was the instructor of the core subjects. The NCDNPE can provide information identifying which subjects are core subjects.
• A copy of test scores for the last two years of home school instruction of a nationally standardized test, which measures competencies in verbal and quantitative areas. The home school is permitted to establish its own minimum scores on this test. The home school established minimum score must be indicated on the transcript and scores must meet or exceed such scores.
Failure to meet all transcript verification requirements may result in the college’s inability to certify the secondary school’s validity for the purpose of Title IV funding.
Persons home schooled may also elect to take the high school equivalency exam from their local community college in lieu of a high school diploma. If the student passes this test, the high school equivalency is equivalent and can take the place of a high school diploma. The cost of the high school equivalency exam is minimal.
Undocumented Immigrant Applicants
Under the State Board of Community Colleges’ rule 23 N.C.A.C. 02C .0301 “Admission to Colleges,” undocumented immigrants will be admitted if the following requirements are met:
• Must be a graduate of an United States public high school, private high school, or home school that operates in compliance with state or local law
• Must pay the out-of-state tuition rate
• Undocumented immigrants are not permitted to pursue a Health Science program or any program that has an admissions wait list.
• Must register during the designated period
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Applicants
Applicants who have been granted deferral under the DACA program are responsible for presenting documentation to establish that they have DACA classification. This documentation includes the I-797, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and social security card. DACA students are held to the general admission standards and procedures and pay the out-of-state tuition rate. Students with DACA classification are not permitted to pursue a Health Science program or any program that has an admissions wait list.
Students Needing State Authorization
Students needing state authorization must follow the general admission standards and procedures. To comply with higher education regulations at the federal and state government levels, Central Carolina Community College is authorized to offer the online classes in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Students who live in states other than those listed above will be admitted to CCCC, but will not be allowed to register until authorization has been obtained from the student’s physical state of residence.
Students who live in states other than those listed above or are in a program not listed above, will be admitted to CCCC, but will not be allowed to register until authorization has been obtained from the student’s physical state of residence.
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Correspondence Schools for High School Diplomas
Central Carolina Community College will accept any correspondence school registered with the state of North Carolina’s Department of Non-Public Education for admission to the college. However, the college may be unable to certify the validity of some schools for the purpose of Title IV funding.
While Central Carolina Community College does not endorse any of the following schools, successful completion of one of these programs will fulfill the high school graduation admissions requirement for the college.
• American School
• A Becka Academy
• Continental Academy - degree must have been received after July 2006
• Keystone National High School
• Penn Foster, formerly Thompson Educational Direct - degree must have been completed after November 1, 2002
• Ashworth High School (part of Ashworth University) formerly James Madison High School
If you have questions about another correspondence school, please contact the Registrar’s Office. Correspondence schools must have regional accreditation at the time of graduation for the college to accept the diploma. For more information about regional accreditation, please go to distancelearn.about.com/od/accreditationinfo/a/ regional.htm or www.chea.org/Directories/regional.asp
General Admissions
General Admissions Standards and Procedures
All applicants to CCCC will be provisionally admitted to the college. To be officially accepted into a curriculum program, a student must complete all curriculum program admission requirements. Only students who have been officially accepted into a curriculum program will be eligible to receive federal aid, Veteran’s benefits, or third party sponsorship.
1. Complete and return the admission application.
2. Submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency. Official transcripts are required. A transcript is an “official transcript” when it is received by the college through the mail directly from the high school, college, or other institution. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that transcripts be sent.
3. Students who desire to have the Registrar’s Office evaluate any previous coursework for transfer credit evaluation must request such transcripts from previously attended institutions of higher education. If such transcripts are not requested by the student and received by the college, the student is therefore forfeiting any potential credit and must take all of the prescribed courses in their chosen program of study here at the college.
4. Satisfy the placement testing requirement by meeting the Multiple Measures waiver, submitting official placement test scores, or taking the placement test.
NOTE: Applicants who take the placement test, but do not meet the minimum required test scores may be required to take developmental courses. These courses, may lengthen the time required to complete the credential. See specific course descriptions and prerequisites/ corequisites. The following students may be exempt from taking the placement test at CCCC:
• Students who have graduated high school within the last five years with a qualifying unweighted GPA and a fourth qualifying math course OR have acceptable SAT/ACT scores within the last five years. (Multiple Measures)
• Students who have acceptable SAT, ACT, Asset, Compass, or Accuplacer test scores within the last five years.
• Students who have transfer credits for English and Mathematics courses required for the curriculum major. (If students switch to a major requiring additional English and/or mathematics courses for which they do not have transfer credits, they may need to must take the placement test to determine appropriate proficiency level.)
• Students who enter CCCC under the terms of an articulation agreement with another college, provided they have completed the English and mathematics courses required for the articulated program.
• Students who have acceptable Advanced Placement (AP) credits for required English and mathematics courses.
4. 5. Students using VA benefits must obtain all college transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education.
6. Students applying for all Health Science programs (Dental, Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Veterinary Medical Technology) must obtain all college transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education.
7. Supply additional information if requested. The admissions decision for the Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, and Veterinary Medical Technology is made by an admissions committee consisting of program faculty and student services staff. Because these programs have limited enrollment, prospective students are advised to apply early. Please see the individual program curriculum descriptions for information. Additional admission procedures and requirements for certain programs are listed in this catalog. The programs are:
• Accelerated Associate in Arts
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
• Cosmetology Instructor Training
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Hygiene
• Esthetics Instructor Training
• Medical Assisting
• Motorcycle Mechanics
• Nursing Assistant
• Paralegal Technology Diploma
• Practical Nursing
• Veterinary Medical Technology
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Admissions and the Open Door Policy
All 58 campuses of the North Carolina Community College System operate under an “open door” admissions policy. This means that any person, whether a high school graduate or non-graduate, who is eighteen years old or older and who is able to profit from further formal education, will be served by the institution. An “open door” policy, however, does not mean that an applicant will not have to meet additional admissions requirements set for specific, individual curriculum programs. Such requirements can be found in the College Catalog (available online), a curriculum guide sheet, or from an admissions counselor. Students that withdraw from such programs must meet these specific program admissions requirements, plus any new or modified ones, again should they wish to attempt to re-enter the program. The College reserves the right to limit enrollment in a curriculum program to a number that can be accommodated by the resources of the College and to satisfy accreditation standards.
The College may refuse admissions to applicants who meet at least one of the following exceptions:
1. Admissions may be denied to any applicant during any period of time that he/she is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity.
2. Admission may be denied to any applicant to protect the safety of the applicant, student body, faculty/staff, and library patrons when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat by documenting (a) the detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission, (b) the time period within which the refusal to admit the applicant shall be applicable, and (c) the conditions upon which the applicant would be eligible to be admitted.
The Dean of Admissions, working through the Admissions staff, will recommend to the Vice president of student services if an applicant should be denied admission based on safety concerns. The Vice president of student services, who is designated as the Chief Admissions Officer of the College, will then notify the applicant in writing of the College’s admissions decision. Any appeals of admission denials should be made in writing directly to the Office of the College President.
Communicable Diseases
Neither infected students nor employees will be excluded from enrollment or restricted in their access to college facilities/services unless medically-based judgments establish that exclusion or restriction is necessary to the welfare of the individual or community.
Students who know that they are infected are to share this information on a confidential basis with the vice president of student services. Employees who are
infected should contact the president. The college will then attempt to respond appropriately to health and educational needs.
Students or employees who have reasonable basis for believing that they are infected are expected to seek expert advice about their health circumstances and are obligated ethically and legally to conduct themselves responsibly for the protection of the community.
Communicable diseases may include, but are not limited to, chicken pox, hepatitis, measles, tuberculosis, meningitis, mononucleosis, whooping cough, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Career and College Promise
Career and College Promise provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities tuition-free for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Central Carolina offers Career and College Promise pathways aligned with the K-12 curriculum and career and college ready standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
International Students
CCCC is not currently accepting international applicants who do not reside in the United States. Central Carolina Community College does not issue with F-1 non-immigration student visas.
Special Credit Student(s)
An applicant 18 years or older may enroll as a special credit student without specifying an educational objective or program of study. To be admitted, the special credit student needs only to file an application. It is to the student’s advantage to declare an educational objective and to complete all of the admission procedures as soon as possible after enrollment. Special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid or veteran’s benefits and must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course enrollment.
Counseling
Counseling services are available to all enrolled and prospective students. Students are invited to use the services as they plan, upgrade, modify, and/or consider changes in their educational goals. The counselors are highly qualified and are available to discuss concerns that may influence students’ educational programs. Counselors will arrange confidential conferences to discuss any concerns, to provide needed guidance, and/or to make individual referrals.
Testing
Student Services administers the North Carolina Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC DAP) test to students enrolled in a curriculum program or to special credit students interested in taking English, Mathematics, or other courses that require an English or Mathematics prerequisite/corequisite. The purpose of the test is to assess a student’s ability and readiness for the requirements of the curriculum. Placement test scores are used for academic advisement and course placement, to include developmental courses if needed. Students are highly encouraged to study prior to testing. Please see “General Admission Standards and Procedures” for testing exemptions.
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required to complete additional testing. Please see the program admissions counselor for further information.
The following placement testing policies will apply:
1. Students must present photo identification in order to take the NC DAP.
2. NC DAP scores will be valid to use for placement for five (5) years.
3. Students are permitted to take the NC DAP twice within five (5) years. If a student retests, the highest score on each section will be used for advisement and course placement.
4. Students are not permitted to take the NC DAP if they are currently enrolled in a developmental course.
5. NC DAP scores are transferable to other colleges with permission of the student.
6. Additional testing may be required for students, who based upon placement test scores, are placed into Mastering Mathematics and/or Mastering Reading.
7. It is the discretion of the Dean of Admissions and/or the Vice President of Student Services to grant or deny further retesting attempts or testing exemptions.
Career Center Services
Career services are available through the Career Center in Student Services. The Career Center assists students in selecting a curriculum major, preparing for a career, and transitioning from a student to a professional. The center offers online career assessments, a reference library, Internet research stations, and workshops and individual one-on-one sessions covering areas such as resume writing, cover letters, thank you notes, interviewing techniques, and job searches. The Career Center maintains partnerships with North Carolina Works Career Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Office and business and industries throughout the college’s service area.
Residence Status for Tuition Payment
The tuition charge for persons who have been legal residents of North Carolina for at least 12 months is less than for nonresidents. Chapter 116-143.1 of the N.C. General Statutes covers the requirements for
determining resident status for tuition purposes. Chapter 116-143.1(b-d) is quoted as follows: “To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Every applicant for admission shall be required to make a statement as to his length of residence in the State.”
“To be eligible for classification as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must establish that his or her presence in the State currently is, and during the requisite 12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than of
maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education.”
“An individual shall not be classified as a resident for tuition purposes and, thus, not rendered eligible to receive the in-state tuition rate, until he or she has provided such evidence related to legal residence and its duration as may be required by officials of the institution of higher education from which the individual seeks the in-state tuition rate.”
Information relating to claimed North Carolina residence for tuition purposes will be required from all applicants claiming to be North Carolina residents, and a determination will be made by a Student Services dean or vice president as to whether or not the applicant qualifies for reclassification with in-state tuition rates. Should the ruling be contrary to the applicant’s expectation, the decision may be appealed in writing to the Residence Status Committee of the institution. Individuals on active military duty in North Carolina and their dependents may be granted waivers that are considered in-state for tuition purposes. The federally mandated Choice Act allows recently discharged military personnel who served at least 90 days of active duty service to be awarded in-state rates.
The burden of establishing facts, which justify classification of a student as a resident entitled to in-state tuition rates, is the responsibility of the applicant. Decisions by school officials will be based on the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes and regulations specified in the Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions for North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes.
Applicants with questions not covered by this section view residency should read detailed guidelines provided in the North Carolina State Residence Classification Manual which may be found at http://www.cccc.edu/registrar/residency/. The Residency Status determination is a part of the application; however, applicants will be required to complete a more in-depth form if reclassification is requested.
EXPENSES
Business Office
Receipt of tuition and fees and payment of refunds are major responsibilities of the Business Office. The Business Office is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, excluding holidays. The Business Office is also open during evening hours during the registration period at the beginning of each term.
Tuition
The tuition rate is set by the North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change for the 2015-2016 academic year. Visit the Business Office website:
www.cccc.edu/collegeservices/businessoffice/tuition/ for the most up-to-date information.
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Refund Policy – Tuition
A tuition refund shall not be made except for the following circumstances:
1. A 100% refund shall be made if the student officially drops prior to the first day of the academic semester as noted in the college calendar. Also, a
student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in which the student is officially registered is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
2. A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class(es) prior to or on the official 10% point of the course session or semester.
Should a student, having paid the required tuition for a term, die during that term (prior to or on the last day of examinations), all tuition and fees for that semester may be refunded to the estate of the deceased. This is state policy as stated in the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 23 2D.0202.
Bookstores
The Bookstores on the Lee County Campus and the Harnett County Campus are operated by Follett Higher Education Group. Students may come on campus to purchase books and supplies or they may use our website www.centralcarolina.bkstr.com to purchase books and course materials and have them shipped directly to their home.
The bookstore has a rental program that includes many of the books that are used for the classes offered at a savings of up to 50%. Buybacks are conducted daily to give the students an opportunity to sell their books.
The bookstore offers textbooks, course materials, school supplies and clothing, and gift items featuring the college logo.
The hours of operation are posted on the bookstore website listed above and also on the college’s website www.cccc.edu.
Special hours are observed during registration and from the first day of class through the drop add period of each term.
Follett Higher Education offers a wide variety of options to the students with the introduction of a rental program and the ever increasing number of books that are offered through Cafescribe, the E-book option.
Special Apparel and Equipment
Students enrolled in the Automotive Technician, Barbering, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Esthetics, Industrial Plant Maintenance, Machining, Medical Assisting, Motorcycle Mechanics, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Tool and Die Making, and Veterinary Medical Technology curriculums will be required to purchase special items of apparel and/or equipment, such as uniforms, lab jackets, tools, gloves, etc. Most of these items may be purchased in the college Bookstore.
FEES
Student Insurance
Certain risks are inherent in any work involving regular contact with mechanical and electrical equipment. While stringent precautions will be taken to ensure safety, it is felt to be in the best interest of all students to provide some measure of insurance protection. All students in healthcare and personal service programs must have malpractice insurance.
The college will maintain a group policy providing insurance protection, and all students will be covered. The cost of accident insurance to the student is included in the student fee for curriculum students. International students are encouraged to secure more complete coverage.
Malpractice Insurance
A $10.00 malpractice insurance fee will be charged for the fall and spring semesters for students enrolled in applicable programs (total fee of $30.00 per academic year). There will be no malpractice insurance charged for the summer semester. For questions regarding the malpractice insurance policy, please contact the Business Office.
Breakage Fee
Breakage, damage, or loss due to student negligence, carelessness, or other mishandling of school supplies, materials, or equipment is the responsibility of the student. The student will be required to pay for such items and may be subject to disciplinary action.
Student Fee
Students registering for credit classes on campus during the fall and spring semesters are charged a student fee of $24 for six hours or less; those taking seven hours or more are charged $38. Summer term student fees are $6 per semester hour.
The student fee provides the revenue necessary for the Student Government Association to provide services and activities for the student body. Typically, the SGA provides the following benefits from the student activity fee: SGA calendar and handbook, parking stickers, activity days, dances, socials, guest speakers, intramural and intercollegiate athletics, as well as other events the Student Government Association might deem appropriate.
The student fee includes the cost of accident insurance. Students are covered for accidents that occur while traveling to and from college.
Persons 65 years of age or over are exempt from the student fee.
Computer Use and Technology Fee
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Curriculum students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours will be charged $16 per semester. Curriculum students enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours will be charged $8 per semester. Occupational extension students will be charged $5 per fiscal year.
Distance Education Fee
A $15 distance education fee will be charged for each course taken online. Hybrid, web-assisted, and lab co-requisite courses are exempt from this fee. This fee is used to support the licensing, hosting, and maintenance of online technologies used in distance education including the learning management system, plagiarism detection service, and streaming video content.
While no separate fees or costs associated with verification of student identity are required, students in select distance education courses who reside outside the three-county service area may elect, at instructor permission and their own expense, to utilize the web-based proctoring service offered by ProctorU. More information about the optional ProctorU service can be obtained by contacting the distance education office on the Sanford campus.
Graduation Fee
A $18 graduation fee will be charged to students who participate in graduation exercises. There is no charge to graduates who do not participate in graduation exercises. Graduation fees are used to cover costs for degrees, diplomas, certificates, caps, gowns, honorariums, flowers, musicians, etc.
Student Housing
The college does not operate dormitory facilities nor does it assume responsibility for housing and maintenance. The Student Services Department will provide lists of available housing to students on a non-discriminatory basis. Payment for such facilities is the responsibility of the student and must be made directly to the landlord.
Vehicle Registration
Students using the campus parking facilities will be required to register their vehicles with the Business Office. A numbered sticker will be issued for placement on the vehicle. The initial cost of vehicle registration is included in the student fee.
• Students are required to park in the white-lined spaces only.
• Students will be assessed a $5.00 fine when parking in the faculty and staff spaces or other designated, reserved, or no parking area (such as cosmetology patron parking or visitor parking).
Policy on Student Publications
All student publications, including, but not limited to, flyers, posters, memos, newsletters, promotional/publicity materials, and media advertisements, must be submitted to the organization’s advisor prior to duplication or publication. The advisor must then sign and date the original and maintain it in the organization’s files. Larger posters and flyers also should be signed and dated by the advisor and kept on file.
The advisor is responsible for the content of the student publications and should consult with the vice president of student services if there are any questions or concerns about content. The advisor should also check to verify accuracy (i.e., dates, times, locations) and assure that nothing contained in the publication violates campus policy. Publications considered controversial in the view of the advisor should be cleared by the vice president prior to publication. Media advertisements or publicity (i.e., newspaper, radio station, TV station, billboard, etc.) must be cleared and processed though the CCCC Marketing and Public Affairs Department.
Policy on Solicitation and Fund Raising
Individuals representing college groups, clubs, or
associations may solicit funds, in-kind donations, or engage in other types of on-campus fundraising activities only after receiving prior approval of the campus provost where applicable and the vice president of student services. Solicitation and fundraising by any “For Profit” individual or group is prohibited.
All college-affiliated, off-campus fundraising activities require prior approval of the campus provost or the vice president of student services and the college president.
Policy on Internet Acceptable Use
Faculty, staff, students and community patrons are
responsible for good behavior on College computer networks. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General College rules for behavior and communications apply. The network is provided for faculty and students to conduct research and communicate with others. Independent access to network services is provided to faculty and students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. Individual users of the institution’s computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. It is presumed that users will comply with the institution’s standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. Users are advised that they may encounter materials which may be considered offensive or objectionable in nature or content. Central Carolina Community College is unable to influence content on the World Wide Web and does not assume responsibility for any of these sources.
Network storage areas may be treated as public space. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on the institution’s servers will always be private.
RULES:
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1. Sending or displaying obscene messages or pictures
2. Using obscene language
3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
4. Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks
5. Violating copyright laws
6. Using others’ passwords
7. Trespassing in others’ folders, work, or files
8. Intentionally wasting limited resources
9. Employing the network for commercial purposes
SANCTIONS:
1. Violations may result in a loss of access.
2. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
Policy on Copyright – Computer Software
The college will rigidly comply with all copyright laws including that which applies to computer software. It is against college policy to utilize software in a college-owned or leased computer unless an individual site license, receipt or letter of permission from the copyright owner is on file in the Computer Resource Center.
RULES:
1. College employees and students shall not reproduce copyrighted software without the written permission of the copyright owner nor shall the computer be linked or otherwise configured to circumvent copyright law.
2. College employees and students shall not enter copies of “personal” programs into a college computer without permission from the director of computer services.
3. Purchase receipt or other evidence of compliance with copyright law is required before entering “personal” programs into a college-owned or leased
computer.
4. Failure to comply with this policy could result in punitive action by the college and/or the copyright owner.
Policy on Copyright – Printed Material
The college will comply with the copyright limitations set forth in federal legislation for protection of original works of authorship.
DEFINITIONS:
Copyright protection: governs exclusive right of copyright owners to literary works, musical works, dramatic works, pantomime and choreographic works, pictorial/graphic/sculptural works, motion pictures and other audiovisual works and sound recordings. Fair use: (not susceptible to definition) involves the allowance of copying without permission from, or payment to, the copyrighted owner where the use is reasonable and not harmful to the rights of the copyrighted owner.
Brevity:
1. Poetry
A. A complete poem if less than 250 words and if printed on not more than two pages, or
B. From a longer poem, an excerpt of not more than 250 words
2. Prose
A. Either a complete article, story or essay of less than 2,500 words, or
B. An excerpt from any prose work of not more than 1,000 words or 10% of the work, whichever is less, but in any event a minimum of 500 words (Each of the numerical limits stated in “a” and “b” above may be extended to permit the completion of an unfinished line of a poem or of an unfinished prose paragraph)
3. Illustration - one chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon or picture per book or per periodical issue
4. “Special” works – certain works in poetry, prose or in “poetic prose” which often combine language with illustrations and which are intended sometimes for children and at other times for a more general audience but fall short of 2,500 words in their entirety. Paragraph “b” above notwithstanding, such “special works” may not be reproduced in their entirety; however, an excerpt comprising not more than two of the published pages of such special work and containing not more than 10% of the words found in the text, thereof, may be reproduced.
Spontaneity:
1. The copying is at the instance and inspiration of the individual teacher, and
2. The inspiration and decision to use the work and the moment of its use for maximum teaching effectiveness are so close in time that it would be unreasonable to expect a timely reply to a request for permission.
Cumulative Effect:
1. The copying of the material is for only one course in the school in which the copies are made.
2. Not more than one short poem, article, story, essay or two excerpts may be copied from the same author, nor more than three from the same collective work or periodical column during one class term.
3. There shall not be more than nine instances of such multiple copying for one course during one class term.
(The limitations stated in 2 and 3 above shall not apply to current news periodicals and newspapers and current news sections of other periodicals.)
PROCEDURES:
1. Fair use: Single copying for teachers
single copy may be made of any of the following by or for a teacher at his individual request for his scholarly research or use in teaching or preparation to teach a class:
A. A chapter from a book
B. An article from a periodical or newspaper
C. A short story, short essay or short poem whether or not from a collective work
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Multiple copies (not to exceed in any event more than one copy per pupil in a course) may be made by or for the teacher giving the course for classroom use or
discussion, provided that the following three requirements are met:
A. The copying meets the tests of brevity and spontaneity as defined
B. The copying meets the cumulative effect test as defined
C. Each copy includes a notice of copyright
RULES:
1. Infringement of copyright is subject to the principal remedies of injunction, damages, profits, and attorney’s fees.
2. U.S. Government works are excluded from copyright limitations.
3. Copying shall not be used to create or to replace or substitute for anthologies, compilations or collective works. Such replacement or substitution may occur whether copies of various works or excerpts there from are accumulated or are “reproduced and used” separately
4. There shall be no copying of or from works intended to be “consumable” in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material.
5. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publisher’s reprints or periodicals.
6. Copying shall not be directed by higher authority.
7. Copying shall not be repeated with respect to the same item by the same teacher from term to term.
8. No charge for copying shall be made to the student beyond the actual cost of the photocopying.
9. The responsibility of employee and student copyright obligations is the federal legislation, The Copyright Act of 1976.
Policy on Copyright – Video
The college will comply with video copyright limitations set forth in federal legislation for protection of original work of authorship.
DEFINITIONS:
Broadcast programs are television programs transmitted by television stations for reception by the general public without charge. School days are school session days which means one does not count weekends, holidays, vacations, examination periods, or other scheduled interruptions.
PROCEDURES:
A video broadcast program may be recorded off-air simultaneously with broadcast transmission and retained by an educational institution for a period of forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days after the date of recording. At the end of this time, all off-air recordings must be erased or destroyed immediately. Off-air recordings may be (a) used by individual teachers in the course of relevant teaching activities and (b) repeated only when instructional reinforcement is necessary. The use of the
recording for instructional purposes must occur during the first ten (10) consecutive school days within the 45 calendar day retention period. After the first ten (10) consecutive school days, the off-air recording can only be used, up to the end of the 45 consecutive calendar days, for teacher evaluation purposes, (i.e., to determine whether to include the broadcast program) in the teaching curriculum and may not be used in the recording institution for student exhibition or any other non-evaluation purpose without authorization.
Off-air recordings may:
1. be made only at the request of an individual teacher
2. be used only by an individual teacher
3. not be recorded off-air more than once at the request of the same teacher, regardless of the number of times the program may be broadcast. A limited number of copies may be reproduced from each off-air recording to meet the legitimate needs of teachers under these guidelines. Each such additional copy is subject to all provisions governing the original recording. Off-air recordings need not be used in their entirety, but the recorded programs may not be altered from their original content. Off-air recording may not be physically or electronically combined or merged to constitute teaching anthologies or compilations. All copies of off-air recordings must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program as recorded.
RULES:
Copying and using audiovisual material is governed by specific licensing agreements provided by the seller.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid
Financial aid options are available at Central Carolina Community College for degree-seeking students in qualified programs. CCCC awards federal and state grants, scholarships, and/or work-study employment. Eligible students may receive one or more of these types of financial aid to assist with tuition, fees, books, and other educational related expenses.
The Financial Aid Office utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine student eligibility for financial aid. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as early as possible each year.
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
In order to receive financial aid from federal programs and to continue one’s eligibility once aid has been awarded, the following criteria must be met:
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• Have a valid Social Security number;
• Demonstrate financial need;
• Not have a drug conviction for an offence that occurred while receiving federal student aid;
• Be registered with Selective Service if you are a male;
•Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards every semester. The SAP Policy can be found at: www.cccc.edu/financialaid/policies; and
NOTE: Federal student loans must be repaid. – make this a bullet and restate it to say: Student must be in good standing with all current and previous student loans. Please NOTE: CCCC does NOT participate in educational student loan programs.
Federal Aid Enrollment Status Determination for Clock Programs
The determination of enrollment status (full, 3/4, 1/2, or less) is, by federal regulations, different for the following programs of study:
• BLET-Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120)
• Esthetics Certificate (C55230)
The programs are paid based on clock hours, not credit hours. For more information regarding clock hour programs, visit our web site at:
http://www.cccc.edu/financialaid/policies/files/ClockHourProgramPolicy.pdf.
Financial Aid Application Process
Students interested in applying for federal and/or state financial aid must:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.gov.
2. Review the FAFSA information carefully.
3. Sign the FAFSA with the FSA ID and submit the application; OR
a. Request a paper FAFSA by calling 1-800-433-3242; for hearing impaired contact 1-800-730-8913.
4. Follow-up. Review the Student Air Report (SAR) once it is received from the Processing Center. The SAR form is for your records.
The Financial Aid Office will be unable to process the FAFSA application if the CCCC School Code is missing or inaccurate. The school code for Central Carolina Community College is: 005449.
Students will receive notification from the Financial Aid Office when or if:
 Additional information is required to complete the financial aid application.
 Eligibility status has been determined.
 Financial aid has been awarded.
Financial Aid Enrollment Classification
For all semesters of enrollment (fall, spring, summer), full-time credit hours in ONE major for financial aid is 12 or more credit hours. Financial Aid for students registered for fewer than 12 total credit hours in ONE major per semester will be prorated as follows:
• 12 or more credit hours = full time or 100% or your
award
• 9 to 11 credit hours = ¾ time or 75% of your award
• 6 to 8 credit hours = ½ time or 50% of your award
• 1 - 5 credit hours = 25% of your award or less than half time
NOTE: Students who are enrolled for fewer than 6 credit hours in ONE major per semester may be eligible for only a small amount of Pell Grant or no Pell Grant at all. Students enrolled for less than 6 credit hours are NOT eligible to receive certain State and Federal grants. NC Community College Grant (NCCCG) and NC Education Lottery Grant (NCELS) are not awarded to students who are less than half-time credit hours. NCELS is awarded on a full or half-time amount only. NCELS and NCCCG are not funded in the summer.
Financial Aid Award Process
Students are notified of financial aid award decisions for the academic year once the financial aid file is complete. Financial aid notifications are available to the student through email and WebAdvisor unless the student opts in to paper disclosure. If a student opts in to paper disclose, a paper letter will be mailed to student as well as email and WebAdvisor notifications.
To ensure prompt processing of the financial aid application, students must complete the FAFSA early and turn in all required paperwork to the CCCC Financial Aid Office by notated deadlines (available on the web site: www.cccc.edu/financialaid) each semester.
Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid is awarded based on student’s individual financial need and eligibility, and may include various types of aid. Financial aid is contingent on maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Grants: Need based gift aid that do not have to be repaid.
• Federal Pell Grants are awarded by the US Department of Education. Federal Pell Grants are the foundation of federal student financial aid. The amount of a student’s Pell Grant award is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), cost of attendance, enrollment status, and whether the student attends school for a full academic year or less. A student may not receive Pell Grant funds at more than one school at a time.
• Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) is grants for undergraduates with exceptional financial need; that is, students with the lowest estimated family contributions (EFC). Students must qualify for the Federal Pell Grant to be eligible for this program. Funding for this program is limited. Early filing is strongly recommended to see if you qualify.
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are for legal residents of North Carolina who are enrolled at least half time (six semester hours) and are maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
• North Carolina Educational Lottery Grants (NCELS) are awarded to NC residents who enroll for at least six credit hours as an undergraduate at an eligible NC College.
• Federal Work-Study Program offers employment opportunities to eligible students who wish to earn money to assist with educational costs. This grant is administered based on the availability of funds. If interested in this program, students should indicate this interest when completing the FAFSA and/or contact the Financial Aid Office.
Loans: CCCC does NOT participate in the Direct Loan or Educational Loan Programs.
Other Financial Assistance
Veterans Benefits may be available to eligible active duty, veterans and their dependents. Please see the Veterans Information section of the CCCC catalog on our website for more information.
Child Care Assistance Program Grants are available for students enrolled full-time. Grants are limited and are based on greatest need. Contact the Special Programs Coordinator for additional information.
Scholarships at CCCC are considered gift aid based on academic performance, talent or achievement. For a complete list of scholarships, go to
www.cccc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.
Other outside scholarships and funds may be available to assist students. Some of these include employer-paid tuition, the Workforce Investment Act through the Employment Security Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social Services, and the NC Veterans Administration. Please see the appropriate agency to determine qualification for any of these programs.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Department of Education requires colleges participating in Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Programs to monitor SFA recipients to ensure that they are meeting satisfactory academic progress standards. Satisfactory academic progress will be calculated at the end of each academic term and will include all periods of enrollment.
Regulations require a student’s progress for financial aid purposes to be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively. In addition to a student’s cumulative grade point average, students are also required to pass a percentage of all attempted coursework and to complete their program of study within the maximum time frame established by the institution. To reasonably measure a student’s satisfactory academic progress for financial aid, the student’s total academic record must be evaluated whether they received financial aid for periods of enrollment and include credit hours earned at other post-secondary institutions and transferred into the student’s program of study at CCCC. This requirement applies to all students who apply for financial assistance from Federal, State, and Institutional aid.
In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the following minimum guidelines:
1. Quantitative Standard: 67% Completion Rate and 150% Maximum Time Frame.
A. Completion Rate Requirement: Students must complete 67 percent of the total cumulative credit hours attempted to meet the minimum requirement. For example, if a student has attempted 50 credit hours, the student must earn credit for at least 33 hours (50 X .67 = 33). Course grades of AU, W, WF, F, and I are not considered completions and will adversely affect a student’s satisfactory academic rate calculations. Course grades of CE and EL are calculated in quantitative standard, but will not be included in the financial aid award calculation. Successful completion is defined as receiving a grade of A, B, C, and D.
B. Maximum Time Frame: Students must complete an eligible program within a time frame not to exceed 1.5 times (150%) the normal published time frame. For example, if the academic program length is 70 credit hours, the maximum credit hours that may be attempted is 105 credit hours (70 X 1.5 = 105). One academic year of credit (30 credit hours) may be added for required remedial coursework.
2. Qualitative Standard: The minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirement the student must maintain to receive and/or continue receiving financial aid assistance is 2.0. This includes all degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
Treatment of Selected Grades:
Withdrawals/Drops: Credit hours in which a student receives a grade of “W” and “WF” are included in the number of attempted hours, but do not count toward successfully completed hours. Students who withdraw may have difficulty meeting the satisfactory academic progress requirements.
Incompletes: Credit hours in which a student receives a grade of an “I” are included in the number of attempted hours, but do not count toward successfully completed hours. Student with incompletes may have difficulty meeting the satisfactory academic progress requirements at the time of evaluation, but may request re-evaluation upon completion.
Transfer Credit: Students transferring from another college will be considered making satisfactory progress at the time of enrollment at CCCC. A student’s maximum time to receive financial aid will be reduced by the equivalent transfer of credit hours towards his/her degree.
Audit and Never Attend: An audit “AU” or never attended “NA” grade is not considered attempted course work. It is not included in the grade point average or completion rate determination. A student cannot receive financial aid for courses that he/she audits or is considered a no show. 2015-16 College Catalog – Central Carolina Community College
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Repeat Courses: For financial aid purposes, all hours attempted will continue to be counted in the student’s cumulative total of hours. Federal regulations will allow a student to repeat a “passed” course one time and still be eligible for financial aid.
Credit by Exam: While credit by exam “CE” is not included in enrollment status for purposes of awarding financial aid, the attempted and completed credits are counted in each component of the quantitative standard.
Eligibility Status:
Satisfactory: Satisfactory status is achieved when all criteria explained above is net.
Financial Aid Warning: Students who do not have the required grade point average and/or have not successfully completed 67% of their attempted credit hours will be placed on Warning Status for the following enrolled semester. A student may continue to receive financial aid for one semester while on financial aid warning provided they are otherwise eligible. Students should use this opportunity to re-establish satisfactory academic progress. If, at the end of the financial aid warning period, the student is meeting the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress, the financial aid warning is lifted. Students who fail to make satisfactory academic progress after the financial aid warning semester will be placed on financial aid suspension and will be ineligible for financial aid until satisfactory progress is met. A student may attend the next semester(s) (at the student’s expense) in order to meet the minimum standards for satisfactory academic progress. NOTE: Satisfactory progress will be monitored at the end of the semester to determine if the student will meet the standards of progress and will be eligible to continue to receive financial aid.
Financial Aid Suspension: A student on financial aid probation who has not attained at least a cumulative 67% completion rate and/or earned the minimum required grade point average of a 2.0 will be placed on financial aid financial aid suspension. A student who has attempted the maximum allowable credit hours for their program of study will also be placed on financial aid Suspension. A student may attend the next semester(s) at the student’s own expense.
Notification of Financial Aid Warning and Suspension: The Financial Aid Office will send a letter/email of notification to any student who is placed on Warning Status or Probation Status.
Remaining Eligibility: Students who attend CCCC, without Federal Financial Aid, may regain financial aid eligibility by achieving a 67% completion rate and earning the required GPA based on hours attempted. A student may request consideration of eligibility for financial aid by completing an Appeal Form and submitting the required documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
Students who have exceeded the 150% regulation may also appeal by completing an Appeal Form and submitting the required documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
Appeal of Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards: Students who have been suspended from receiving financial aid may appeal to the Financial Aid Office when there are extenuating circumstances beyond a student’s control. A student may submit written documentation to the Financial Aid Office by completing the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request form explaining the circumstances that have affected academic performance and what has changed that will allow him/her to make Satisfactory Academic Progress in a reasonable period of time prior to program graduation. Supporting documentation must be presented. Circumstances that may be considered include death in the family, accident, illness, military deployment, or other serious personal problems that were beyond the control of the student and can be supported with proper documentation from involved third party sources.
Returning students are evaluated on a continuing basis from the first enrollment at CCCC unless a mitigating circumstance is considered. Returning students who were previously enrolled under an academic progress policy other than the current academic progress policy will be required to meet the standards of the current policy upon returning.
Appeal Process: A student may appeal in writing to the Financial Aid Office using the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request form explaining why satisfactory academic progress requirements were not met and what has changed that will allow him/her to make Satisfactory Academic Progress. Supporting documentation for the extenuating circumstance is required and specified according to the student’s situation on the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request form. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the appeal and a decision will be rendered within fifteen (15) business days of the next scheduled committee meeting. The student will be informed of the committee’s appeal decision by letter. The decision of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee is final.
Return of Title IV/State Funds Policy
Students who withdraw from all classes prior to completing more than 60 percent of the semester will have their eligibility for financial aid recalculated and may be required to repay all or a portion of any federal and/or state financial aid funds received for that semester. This policy applies to all students who withdraw, drop out, or are suspended from CCCC and who have received Title IV/State funds. Students are responsible for paying this debt. Students’ records will be placed on hold and he/she will not be allowed to register for classes until the bill is paid in full.
Standards of Progress, Attendance, and Conduct for Students receiving VA Educational Benefits
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clearly state what is expected of the veteran in the areas of academic progress, class attendance, and conduct. These standards are as follows:
1. Academic Progress for VA Educational Benefits recipients
Students receiving VA Educational Benefits must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 each semester or term in which they are enrolled. Failure to maintain a GPA of 2.0 will result in probation for the subsequent term of enrollment. If, at the end of that probationary term the GPA is still less than a 2.0, VA Educational Benefits will be terminated. Benefits cannot be reinstated until such time as the student regains satisfactory academic progress. Information on CCCC’s grade system and GPA calculation is located in the college catalog.
2. Attendance
Classroom attendance requirements are the same for veterans and non-veterans. Policies regarding class attendance are listed in the college catalog and the student handbook. Veterans who receive educational benefits and are dropped from class due to inadequate attendance may be terminated from receiving educational benefits. Failure to notify the veteran’s coordinator of any change in classes, including class hours, may result in an overpayment in educational benefits and a debt for the student.
3. Conduct
Student conduct requirements are the same for veterans and non-veterans. Policies regarding student conduct are listed in the college catalog and in the student handbook.
Serviceman’s Opportunity College (SOC)
CCCC is a Serviceman’s Opportunity College (SOC) and supports the concept that military personnel should be encouraged to begin their post-secondary education while serving their country.
Under the Serviceman’s Opportunity College program, servicemen are encouraged to submit evaluations of CLEP test results, DANTES test results, military service school records, Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) evaluations, and prior college coursework for transfer credit. CLEP/DANTES must meet the recommended American Council on Education (ACE) minimum scores. All coursework considered for transfer must be equivalent to CCCC courses appropriate to the student’s program of study.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Central Carolina Community College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates.
Transfer to Four-Year Institutions
In accordance with the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and Transfer Assured Admissions Policy between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, CCCC graduates who complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree are assured admission into one of the UNC system’s 16 public universities. CCCC also has transfer agreements with several colleges and universities outside the UNC System. Check with your academic counselor for more information on transfer credits.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
(A.A.S.) Transfer
Although the Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed for workforce training, many colleges and universities will accept transfer credit from CCCC Associate in Applied Science Degree students who wish to pursue a four-year degree. Credit that is granted may range from partial to a full two years of credit. A.A.S. students wanting to transfer are encouraged to meet with the CCCC college transfer counselor and with the appropriate admissions officer at the four-year college to discuss transfer credit.
Orientation
All new students are expected to participate in an orientation process that is intentionally planned and guided by administration, the College Success & Student Transitions Department, the Student Services Department, the faculty, and the Student Government Association. CCCC’s “extended orientation” model consists of: (1) an on-campus orientation that will help students make an initial connection to the campus, administration, faculty, students and services, and policies; and (2) ACA “first-year experience” courses designed with a common core curriculum that help to introduce students to more intensive academic and college-related concepts to encourage persistence and college/career success. Students are required to enroll in the required ACA course during one of their first two terms of enrollment.
Registration
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date. Failure to do so results in the student losing their schedule.
Course Load
Students enrolled for 12 or more semester credit hours during the fall and spring semesters are designated as full-time students.
No additional tuition is charged for credit hours over and above 16. Normally, the course load range is from 16-19 semester credit hours.
Students may take no more than 19 semester credit hours during fall or spring semester without special permission of their advisor and the vice president of student learning or vice president of student services.
Students will not be permitted to register for more than 22 semester credit hours.
Students enrolled for six or more semester credit hours during the summer semester are designated as full-time students. Pell recipients must enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours to receive a full Pell award for a summer semester. Students may take no more than 12 semester credit hours during the summer semester without special permission of their advisor and the vice president Student Services or vice president of student learning. Students are not permitted to register for more than 14 semester credit hours during the summer semester.
Students experiencing academic difficulty will be advised to take a reduced course load. Employed students may also be advised to take a reduced course load contingent upon their academic standing.
Double Major
Students wanting to pursue two degrees at the same time may do so by seeing a counselor and completing a Change of Program form. On the form under the question of “New Program,” the name of both degrees to be pursued must be indicated. The current college catalog in effect on the date the form is completed will be used to determine the course requirements for the degree(s). Only the primary program may be used to determine financial aid eligibility.
Distance Education
CCCC’s comprehensive schedule of distance education courses provides a top-quality, fully-accredited educational alternative for the self-directed, independent learner who values quality, convenience, and flexibility. Distance education courses contain the same basic content, require the same academic rigor, and offer the same semester credits as traditional courses. The major difference between face-to-face courses and distance courses is the instructional delivery method. Courses are offered using three methods: online, hybrid, and web-assisted. Through distance education, travel to campus is minimal or not required at all. Hybrid and web-assisted course delivery reduces on-site sessions but still requires regular on-campus meetings. Distance courses are learner-focused, challenging, and demand as much or more time than traditional courses. Students who are considering enrolling in a distance program or a distance course should work closely with their faculty advisor or counselor.
Distance Education Online Courses
Online courses use the Internet, e-mail, and other
electronic resources to provide opportunities for meaningful student-to-faculty and student-to-student interaction comparable to the traditional college classroom. Additional tools such as software applications, e-texts, and media-enriched digital content are common components. Students must have access to a reliable personal computer (home, office, or college campus) with Internet access and appropriate software and also have the ability to use it proficiently.
Online courses are not self-paced; students follow a structured assignment and exam schedule. Successful students are motivated to learn, have easy access to technology, and are comfortable using computers and the Internet.
At the semester start, students must complete the course-specific orientation including a required orientation quiz by the deadline to remain enrolled in the course. Failure to meet this orientation requirement will result in being withdrawn from the course at the student’s expense.
Distance Education Hybrid and Web-Assisted Courses
Hybrid and web-assisted courses blend traditional class meetings on campus with online experiences. In hybrid and web-assisted courses, the Internet, email, software applications, e-texts, and media-enriched digital content are common components. Hybrid courses are designed and facilitated that more time is spent online than in the face-to-face setting while web-assisted courses are the opposite; web-assisted courses require more on-campus than online.
Both delivery methods provide opportunities for student-faculty and student-student interaction. Requirements for these courses include attendance at regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and access to a reliable personal computer (home, office, or college campus) with Internet access and appropriate software. Students need the ability to use technology for learning.
At the semester start students must complete the course-specific orientation including a required orientation quiz by the deadline to remain enrolled in the course. Failure to meet this orientation requirement or demonstrate attendance in a face-to-face class meeting will result in being withdrawn from the course at the student’s expense.
More complete information about course and credential offerings, requirements, and services can be found on the Distance Education webpage at
www.cccc.edu/de.
Auditing Courses
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paying full tuition. An audit student cannot change the course from audit to credit or from credit to audit after the last day to register or drop/add a course. A grade of “AU” will be assigned to the student upon completion of the course. NOTE: Pell and VA students cannot count audited courses for payment purposes.
Auditing a course is subject to permission of the instructor and is contingent upon space available in the class.
The registrar will ensure that all faculty receive a copy of the completed Audit Declaration Form in order to know who is auditing their classes.
Course Substitution
Under extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to his advisor for approval of a course substitution. A course substitution may be granted upon review and recommendation of the department chair to the dean or provost and in consultation with the vice president of student learning.
Consideration of any substitution involving a required core course as stipulated in the curriculum standard must receive additional approval by the North Carolina Community College System office staff. For VA purposes, the VA counselor must be notified of all approved course substitutions.
The course used as a substitute must have credit hours that are at least equal to the number of credit hours of the original course. The substitute course must have relevance to the curriculum and should also have relevance to the course for which the substitution is made.
Independent Study
Under extenuating circumstances, independent study may be scheduled for selected courses with the approval of the subject instructor, department chairperson, and the program dean.
Academic Advisors
Students are assigned to academic advisors and success coaches upon enrollment. The role of the advisor is to serve as the primary contact with the student for his or her total academic activities while enrolled at CCCC. The role of the success coach is to provide additional academic advising/coaching that supports the overall advising process.
The student is expected to confer periodically with his advisor and/or to visit a success coach for an appointment (at least twice each semester) regarding academic standing, early registration, or any other areas of concern.
Alternative Credit
A student may earn alternative credit in the following ways:
• Transfer of credit from one curriculum to another (Resident Credit Transfer)
• Transfer of credit from regionally accredited institutions
• Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
• College Level Examinations Program (CLEP)
• Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Education Support Systems Examination (DANTES)
• Proficiency demonstrations
• Articulated credit from a vocational or technical high school course
• Experience
Amount of Alternative Credit Allowed
At least 1/3 of credit for a certificate, diploma, or associate degree required for graduation must be an earned grade at Central Carolina Community College.
No more than 20% of credit for a certificate, diploma, or associate degree required for graduation may be earned through credit by experience.
Resident Credit
When a student transfers from one curriculum to another within the college, all courses applicable to the new program for which the student has earned credit will transfer as resident credit depending upon the curriculum guidelines and academic policies in effect at the time of transfer. Some courses may be ineligible for transfer based on time limitations set by specific curriculum programs.
Transfer Credit from Another Institution
CCCC accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions under the following rules:
• Higher education
institutions (colleges) transfer credits may be accepted only from regionally accredited institutions.
• A course grade of “C” or better is required for all transfer credit.
• Students must request
official transcripts to be sent to the Registrar’s Office for evaluation.
• When deemed necessary students must provide course descriptions and/or course syllabi if they are needed to determine credit eligibility.
• Some courses may be
ineligible for transfer credit based on time limitations as set by specific curriculum programs.
• Credit will be granted on a course-by course basis for courses closely paralleling those offered at the college and must meet the credit hours of the CCCC course for which transfer credit is granted. Transferred credit will not be calculated in the grade point average.
Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, DANTES
Students may request credit for subjects tested under advanced placement exams such as AP, CLEP, and DANTES. Subjects must be applicable to the student’s current curriculum program requirements and test scores must meet American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. Such credit must be supported by official test score reports. The following rules apply:
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sent to the CCCC Registrar’s Office for evaluation.
• Credit will be granted only for scores earned within the last ten (10) years unless approved by the vice president of student learning.
• Credit will be granted on a course-by-course basis for courses closely paralleling those offered at the college and must meet the credit hours of the CCCC course for which transfer credit is granted.
• Such credit will not be calculated in the grade point average.
• An exam score of 3 or better is required to receive credit for an AP course.
• Recommended ACE cut-off scores will be used for CLEP and DANTES.
• Credit will not be calculated into the GPA
Credit by Examination
Students with prior proficiency in a course due to previous educational or work experience may apply for credit by examination. This option is available for selected courses as determined by the department chair. A proficiency demonstration may be a written exam, oral exam, shop exercise, or lab exercise. The following rules for the student apply:
• Show evidence of preparedness for a proficiency demonstration (e.g., high achievement in secondary school, military service, and/or work experience) that must be submitted to the department chairperson accompanied by a written request for a review.
• Obtain permission from the appropriate department chairperson or vice president of student learning.
• Register and pay tuition for the course.
• Take the Proficiency Test during the first week of the term.
• Earn a grade of 85% or better.
• Drop the course using the Drop/Add form if an acceptable score is earned and then add the course as Section “OP” (Proficiency) on the Drop/Add form.
• Credit granted through a proficiency exam will not be calculated in the grade point average.
• Proficiency demonstrations may be taken only one time for each course.
• Credit for proficiency demonstration may not be granted for a course being audited by the student.
• The instructor will complete a Student Termination form and assign a grade of “CE” (Credit by Examination). Reason for termination will be “Passed by Proficiency.”
• Credit will not be calculated into the GPA
Articulated CTE High School to Community College Credit
Students may request articulated credit based on CTE courses completed from a NC public high school. and who meet the following criteria:
 To receive articulated credit, students must enroll at the community college within two years of their high school
graduation date.
 Student must have earned a final grade of B or higher in high school CTE course.
 Student must have earned a score of 93 or higher on the standardized CTE post-assessment.
 Student will complete Articulated Credit form received from admissions counselor and submit to registrar.
 Registrar will verify high school graduation date, CTE course taken, course grade and post-assessment (VoCATs) grade.
 Awarded credit will be issued tech prep non-course credit with a grade of CE which will not be included in GPA calculations.
Credit by Experience
Students may request credit for work experience or skills that directly correlate with competencies required in a specific course under the following rules:
• Requests for credit by experience must be properly made and acted upon prior to the 10% point of the class and must be made in writing on the Request for Credit by Experience form.
• Credit by experience may not be granted for cooperative work experience courses.
• The department chairperson or lead instructor will guide the student in determining the appropriate documentation necessary to evaluate the request. Documentation required will vary depending upon the field of study.
• For guidance, the following are examples of the appropriate documentation: official work history with job responsibilities and proficiency ratings verified by supervisors and human resource officers within the company; a completed thesis verified by an official transcript could serve as verification that a student should receive credit for a technical writing course; electronically recorded presentations (taped presentations could be evaluated to determine credit by experience for an oral communications class); and brochures announcing a pottery exhibit and displaying the creations of the student could be used for an art class.
• Experiences, which may require a demonstration of one’s ability, must be approved by the student’s curriculum department chairperson or lead instructor, the subject area department chairperson, and the vice president of Academic Affairs.
• Experiences must be officially documented per the
college’s request.
• Veterans may apply credit for training received under the armed forces college training programs and some specialized and technical training completed under the auspices of the armed forces. Appropriate documentation must be provided.
• The approved credit recommendation should be
submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
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• Documentation shall be kept on file for five (5) years in the Registrar’s Office.
• Credit granted for experience will not be calculated in the grade point average.
Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites serve as safeguards to successful course and program completion in that they ensure proper knowledge and background for higher-level courses. In the case of corequisites, the goal is to ensure a proper educational experience when two courses depend upon one another for coherence and knowledge application. In rare cases, prerequisites or corequisites may be waived upon review and recommendation by the department chair to the dean or provost and in consultation with the vice president of student learning. Permissible reasons for waiver of local prerequisites (course taken prior to another course)/ corequisites (course taken at the same time or prior to another course) are limited to the following:
• Grade of at least “C” in a course judged of similar or higher-level content to that of either the prerequisite/corequisite or the requested course.
• Demonstrated competency in the content of the prerequisite/corequisite obtained through professional application. In this case, the student must request credit by experience.
• Life experiences that are deemed equivalent to or that supersede the prerequisite or corequisite; a formal review of course level outcomes would occur and be maintained in the student’s records.
• Transfer in of a course that has a prerequisite or corequisite (example: a student transferring in with the local prerequisite of DRE-098 would not have to take DRE-098).
• Satisfactory completion of proficiency exams administered by CCCC (when such exams are available).
• Enrollment in another course deemed suitable to satisfy the corequisite.
• Student engaged in a job experience during the duration of the course that would provide a similar purpose of the corequisite.
• An associate or higher level degree when enrolling in beginning college level courses (e.g. ENG 111; PSY 150).
• For visiting students, written documentation from their college/university to enroll in a specified course that has a prerequisite.
Time Provisions for Completing a Curriculum Program
Students will abide by the college catalog and program of study requirements in place at the time of admission. Students may elect to adopt future college catalogs and program of study requirements if it is beneficial to completing degree requirements in a timelier manner.
Students who request a change of program must adopt the college catalog and program of study requirements in place when the change becomes active.
Consequently, older college catalogs cannot be used for degree completion once the change of program is active.
In accordance with CCCC’s mission and values, the college quests to educate, train, and graduate students who are competent, capable, and current in their chosen programs. Therefore, students who have not completed their program of study within five years of initial enrollment are subject to new or revised policies, provisions, rules, guidelines, electronic program of study, catalog, etc. in existence once the five-year term expires. NOTE: All students are subject to provisions and guidelines imposed by the state or outside accrediting agencies that impact changes in programs. Such changes are at the discretion of the state or outside accrediting agencies. When such happens, students may be required to adhere to the provisions of the revised program prior to the five-year expiration point.
This provision applies to all students and all curriculum programs (certificates, diplomas, degrees) and is subject to the following rules:
• When a student does not complete a program of study within five years, the department chair and appropriate faculty members may consider course-by-course credit within a student’s program and grant appropriate substitutions and credit with review by the dean/provost and final approval by the vice president of student learning.
• Requests for transfer credit for courses earned under special credit status or while enrolled in another program are also subject to five-year limitations. Such credit exceeding the five-year limit may be evaluated and considered for credit by the department chair and appropriate faculty members with review by the dean/provost and final approval by the vice president of student learning.
Grading System
CCCC operates on a required-subject grade point
system in the curriculum areas. All subjects must be completed with satisfactory grades if the student is to be awarded a certificate of completion, diploma, or degree. This grade system is followed for all subjects in
curriculum areas. Students enrolled in a course that includes integrated and/or co-requisite lecture and lab components will earn a single course grade.
A cumulative grade point average is maintained which includes all courses taken. If a course is re-taken, only the highest grade will be averaged in the cumulative grade point average; however, both grades will be recorded on the transcript.
How to Compute the Grade Point Average (GPA)
Academic quality must be achieved in order to graduate from any program at CCCC. The standard for students’ work is determined by the Quality Point system. Under this system, a letter grade is assigned a certain number of quality points (QPs) per credit hour; i.e., an “A” is given four QPs; a “B”, three QPs; a “C”, two QPs; a “D”, one QP; and “F”, no QPs. Quality points are computed by multiplying the number of credit hours per course by the value of the grade 2015-16 College Catalog – Central Carolina Community College
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earned. The grade point average (GPA) is then computed by dividing the total number of quality points by the total number of credit hours attempted.
Letter Grade Meaning Quality Points (Per Credit Hr.)
A (90-100)
Excellent
4
B (80-89)
Above Average
3
C (70-79)
Average
2
D (60-69)
Below Averag