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' Robeson Community College 2015- 2016 Catal og & Handbook ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016 FALL SEMESTER 2015 Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 24 ..........................................Fall Early Registration (Returning Students) Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6 ................................................Drop Add Tuesday, August 13....................................................................................Convocation Monday, August 17....................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins Monday, September 7....................................................................Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 15.....................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session Monday, September 21 ..........................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Semester Tuesday, September 29 ..................Deadline to Finish Summer Session Incompletes Friday, October 9 ......................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester Monday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 13............Fall Break and/or Make-Up Days Friday, October 16.........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester Tuesday, October 27 ................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Fall Semester Friday, November 6..................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Twelve Week Session Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25....................Academic Advising, Spring Semester 2016 Wednesday, November 18.........................................Spring Registration, No Classes Friday, November 20...............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the Second Mini Semester Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27 ...................Thanksgiving Holidays (Classes end at 3 pm on November 25) Monday, November 30.......................................................................Classes Resume Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 11...Spring Semester Early Registration Payment Period Monday, December 14...................................................Day and Evening Classes End SPRING SEMESTER 2016 Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25.......................Spring Semester, Advising/Registration Tuesday, January 5..........................................................Drop/Add/Late Registration Thursday, January 7 ..................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins Monday, January 18 ...................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Friday, February 5...........................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session Thursday, February 11.............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Semester Thursday, February 19.....................Last Day to Complete Fall Semester Incompletes Wednesday, March 2................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester Monday, March 7..........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester Wednesday, March 16 .............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Spring Semester Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1.....................Spring Break and/or Make Up Days Monday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 29.........................Easter Holidays for Faculty, Staff and Students Monday, April 4.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Twelve Week Session Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 22 ............................Academic Advising for Fall and Summer Semester Friday, April 15.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Second Mini Semester Thursday, April 21......................................Summer and Fall Registration, No Classes Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 ..................Summer Semester Early Payment Period Friday, May 6 .................................................................Day and Evening Classes End Thursday, May 12.........................................................................................Rehearsal Thursday, May 12 .....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium) SUMMER SEMESTER, 2016 Monday, May 23..............................................................Late Registration, Drop/Add Tuesday, May 24.....................................................................................Classes Begin (Regular, First Mini, and 8-week Session Begins) Wednesday, May 30..................................................................Memorial Day Holiday Thursday, June 9......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Session Monday, June 20......................................................................First Mini Session Ends Thursday, June 23 ...........................................................Second Mini Session Begins Tuesday, June 28..........................Last Day to Drop 8-Week Session Without Penalty Monday, July 4..................................................................Independence Day Holiday Thursday, July 7 .............................Last Day to Complete Spring Session Incompletes Monday, July 11 .......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the Second Mini Session Wednesday, July 20.......................Second Mini Session Ends & Regular Session Ends Tuesday, August 2 ....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium) Note: Courses in the summer session are offered in the following f ormats: 8-week and 4-week sessions.ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5160 Fayetteville Road Post Office Box 1420 Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax: (910) 272-3328 Web Address: www.robeson.edu Catalog & Student Handbook 2015-2016 Volume XLVI Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology, National Association for the Education of Young Children and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin. Robeson Community College publishes this catalog and student handbook in order to provide students and others with information about the College and its programs. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between student and RCC. The College reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students.II | 2015-16 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Along with Robeson Community College trustees, faculty, and staff, I welcome you to our campus. While moving around campus, you will find people and resources to help you with your studies. Our faculty plan interesting classes and set up challenging laboratory and simulation experiences for students. The Library Learning Resource Center provides research materials in hard copy and on line, and also has assistive technology and Internet access. The Tutoring Center instructors can make appointments to help you one-on-one with most any course you are taking. Our full service book store stocks required books and materials and also has clothing and fun items with the college logo. If you want to transfer later on to a university, stop in to the University Transfer Advising Center. There are professionals to help with registration, career exploration, academic planning, and financial aid. And, our Foundation Office works with the Financial Aid Office to provide scholarships to many students. Maybe you are visiting us via our website, or taking courses on the Internet, and our new website as well as the MyRCC site are chock full of important information, but please call the campus if you need further assistance, and keep in touch with your faculty through the MOODLE course sites. Some of you might be sitting in classes at our COMtech site, or taking continuing education for law enforcement work at the Law Enforcement Training Center on Commerce Avenue, or practicing life-saving fire and rescue techniques at the Emergency Services Training Center. The college offers some continuing education and College Career Readiness programs (including high school equivalency) at locations throughout the county. Further we provide customized training to employees on-site at many local industries as well as individual counseling for small business entrepreneurs. We want to help as many people to gain education fro professional and personal development. You have come to the right place to Connect to Your Future. Sincerely, Pamela Hilbert, Ed. D. President DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE Inquires concerning aspects of the College’s operations and policies should be addressed to the officials listed below: For Information About: Write To: Admissions..........................................................................................................................................................Director, Admissions/Enrollment Services Business Operations..........................................................................................................................................................Vice President, Business Services Career Services....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services Continuing Education...............................................................................................................................................Vice President, Continuing Education Counseling.......................................................................................................................................................... Director, Counseling and Career Services Curriculum Programs................................................................................................................................Assistant Vice President, Educational Services Financial Aid............................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid General Matters............................................................................................................................................................................................................ President Services for Students with Disabilities....................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services Job Placement.....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services Resource Services..................................................................................................................................................................... Director, Learning Resources Student Activities....................................................................................................................................................................................................SGA Advisor Student Transcripts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................Registrar Testing............................................................................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services Veterans Affairs......................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid Address inquiries to: Robeson Community College • Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax No.: (910) 272-3328 • Web Address: www.robeson.edu Dr. Pamela Hilbert President 2015-16 | III TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar 2015-2016................................................Inside Cover GENERAL INFORMATION The Campus.........................................................................................................1 Campus Visits......................................................................................................1 History of the College.......................................................................................1 The Community College System..................................................................1 Accreditation.......................................................................................................2 Mission Statement.............................................................................................2 Strategic Plan 2014-2019..................................................................................3 Policy................................................................................................................3 Performance Measures and Standards......................................................5 GOVERNANCE.................................................................................................7 PROGRAMS OF STUDY..............................................................................8 Academic Programs Offered...................................................................8 UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES.....................................................9 University Transfer Programs.......................................................................10 Degree Programs.......................................................................................10 Associate in Arts...............................................................................................11 Associate in Science........................................................................................15 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES...............................17 Accounting.........................................................................................................18 Associate Degree Nursing.............................................................................19 Baking and Pastry............................................................................................21 Business Administration............................................................................... 22 Computer Information Technology......................................................... 23 Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 24 Culinary Arts...................................................................................................... 25 Early Childhood Associate........................................................................... 26 Electrical Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 28 Emergency Medical Science....................................................................... 30 Industrial Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 34 Medical Office Administration................................................................... 36 Office Administration.................................................................................... 37 Radiography...................................................................................................... 38 Respiratory Therapy....................................................................................... 40 PreHealth-Associate Degree Nursing Preparation............................. 42 PreHealth-Emergency Medical Science Preparation......................... 43 PreHealth-Practical Nursing Preparation...............................................44 PreHealth-Radiography Preparation....................................................... 45 PreHealth-Respiratory Therapy Preparation......................................... 46 PreHealth-Surgical Technology Preparation..........................................47 Associate in General Education................................................................. 48 General Occupational Technology........................................................... 48 DIPLOMAS...................................................................................................... 49 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology............... 50 Cosmetology......................................................................................................51 Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 52 Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 53 Practical Nursing............................................................................................. 54 Surgical Technology....................................................................................... 56 Therapeutic and Diagnostice Services.................................................... 58 Nurse Aide................................................................................................... 58 Welding Technology...................................................................................... 59 CERTIFICATES................................................................................................61 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.....................61 AC Heating and Refrigeration Introduction....................................61 AC Installation and Maintenance.........................................................61 AC Control Systems.................................................................................. 62 Basic Law Enforcement Training................................................................ 62 Basic Office Administration......................................................................... 63 Bookkeeping..................................................................................................... 63 Business Foundations.................................................................................... 64 Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 64 Corrections Essentials............................................................................. 64 Court Foundations................................................................................... 65 Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement................................ 65 Customer Service............................................................................................ 66 Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 66 Electrical Installation and Maintenance........................................... 66 Wire Installer I............................................................................................ 67 Wire Installer II........................................................................................... 67 Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 67 Machine Shop-CNC Operator.............................................................. 67 Mechanical Procedures I........................................................................ 68 Mechanical Procedures II....................................................................... 68 Programmable Logic Controller......................................................... 68 Information Technology Fundamentals................................................. 69 Medical Office Administration................................................................... 70 Microsoft Office............................................................................................... 70 Nurse Aide......................................................................................................... 70 Welding............................................................................................................... 71 CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE.................................................... 72 College Transfer Pathway............................................................................. 73 Career Technical Education Pathway....................................................... 73 Student Application Procedures................................................................74 Pathways............................................................................................................ 75 Nurse Aide Career Technical Education........................................... 75 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration.......................................76 Business Administration.........................................................................76 Career & College Promise (AA)............................................................ 77 Career & College Promise (AS)............................................................. 79 Computer Information Technology....................................................81 Criminal Justice Technology..................................................................81 Culinary Arts............................................................................................... 82 Early Childhood Associate..................................................................... 82 Electrical Systems Technology............................................................ 83 Industrial Systems.................................................................................... 83 PRE-COLLEGE (DEVELOPMENTAL) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................ 84 Pre-College (Developmental) Program.................................................. 85 Placement.......................................................................................................... 85 Exit Criteria for all Pre-College (Developmental) Courses............... 85 Class Attendance............................................................................................. 85 IV | 2015-16 Pre-College Courses....................................................................................... 85 Pre-College (Developmental) Courses.................................................... 86 Developmental Reading and English Courses..................................... 86 Developmental Mathematics (DMS) Shell Courses............................ 86 MAT-050 Basic Math Skills............................................................................ 86 Algebra for Precalculus (DMA-065).......................................................... 86 Pre-College Chemistry Course................................................................... 86 CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS....................................... 87 ADMISSIONS POLICY............................................................................ 132 General Admission Requirements.......................................................... 132 Retest Policy.................................................................................................... 133 Health Sciences Admission Policy........................................................... 134 Health Science Programs-Essential Function Needed for Completing Health Science Programs............................................ 134 Policy Using High School Transcript GPA and/or Standardized Test Scores for Placement........................................ 135 Multiple Measures for Placement Policy.............................................. 135 Foreign Student Admission and Transfer Credit................................ 136 Special Credit Students............................................................................... 136 Notification of Acceptance........................................................................ 136 Credit by Examination................................................................................. 136 Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 136 General Readmission Policies................................................................... 137 Health Science Readmission Policy........................................................ 137 Student Right-to-Know............................................................................... 137 STUDENT FINANCES.............................................................................. 138 Residency Requirements............................................................................ 138 Tuition ............................................................................................................... 138 Breakage Fee.................................................................................................. 138 Graduation....................................................................................................... 138 Institutional Indebtedness......................................................................... 138 Personnel in the Armed Services............................................................ 138 Laboratory Fees............................................................................................. 138 Student Activity Fee..................................................................................... 139 Pre-College (DMS-003 and DRE-097).................................................... 139 Campus Access and Security Fee............................................................ 139 Technology Fee.............................................................................................. 139 Transcript Service Fee.................................................................................. 139 Student Insurance......................................................................................... 139 Textbooks........................................................................................................ 139 Refund Policy.................................................................................................. 139 Tuition Refunds..............................................................................................140 Self Supporting Courses.............................................................................140 Military Tuition Refund................................................................................140 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE..................................................................... 141 Return of Title IV Policy............................................................................... 141 Grants ............................................................................................................... 141 Employment (Federal Work-Study Program)...................................... 142 Scholarships.................................................................................................... 142 RCC Foundation Scholarships.................................................................. 142 Scholarship Loans...................................................................................148 Other Programs.............................................................................................148 Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 149 CAMPUS SERVICES................................................................................. 151 Academic Advising....................................................................................... 151 Bookstore......................................................................................................... 151 Business Office............................................................................................... 151 Returned Check Policy.......................................................................... 151 Campus Security........................................................................................... 151 Counseling and Career Services.............................................................. 151 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program..... 152 Drug and Alcohol Policy...................................................................... 152 AIDS Awareness...................................................................................... 152 Health Services........................................................................................ 153 Housing...................................................................................................... 153 Disability Services......................................................................................... 153 Division of Learning Resource Services................................................ 154 Anne Moss Biggs Library..................................................................... 154 Media Services......................................................................................... 155 Student Orientation..................................................................................... 155 Student Services............................................................................................ 155 Tutorial Services (The Learning Center).................................................. 156 Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 156 Voter Registration Assistance................................................................... 156 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................ 156 Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy................................... 156 Patent and Copyright Policy............................................................... 156 Academic Expectations.............................................................................. 157 Student Expectations of Faculty....................................................... 157 Faculty Expectations of Students..................................................... 157 Attendance Policy and Procedures........................................................ 157 Tardies......................................................................................................... 158 Noncontinuous Enrollment................................................................ 158 Computing Grade Point Average............................................................ 158 Credit by Examination................................................................................. 159 Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 159 New Students........................................................................................... 159 Non-Traditional and Prior Learning Credits.........................................160 CLEP/AP Credit.........................................................................................160 Community Service Credit..................................................................160 Military Credits........................................................................................160 Continuing Education to Curriculum Non-Course Credits......160 Certification Credits...............................................................................160 Prior Learning Assessment..................................................................160 Auditing Courses........................................................................................... 161 DISTANCE LEARNING............................................................................ 162 Distance Learning Education Grading System................................... 162 Proctor Policy.................................................................................................. 162 State Authorization and Distance Learning........................................ 162 How is RCC responding to this mandate....................................... 162 Institutional Contact Information........................................................... 163 State Contact Information......................................................................... 163 Grade Appeal Process.................................................................................. 163 Grading System.............................................................................................. 165 Grade Reports.......................................................................................... 165 Records of Progress............................................................................... 165 Grading System....................................................................................... 165 2015-16 | V Health Sciences, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and Radiography Program................................................................. 165 Grading System-Health Science Program............................................ 165 (Respiratory Therapy and EMS) Repeating Course Work..............................................................................166 Program (Curriculum) Change Procedures..........................................166 Program Completion Requirements......................................................166 Educational Records.....................................................................................166 Enrollment and Degree Verification-National Student Clearinghouse..........................................................................................166 Location of Student’s Education Records......................................168 Refund Policy..................................................................................................168 Forms ............................................................................................................... 169 Transcript Release Form....................................................................... 169 Request to Inspect and Review Education Records.................. 170 Student Request for Formal Hearing.............................................. 171 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES.................................. 172 Registration Information............................................................................ 172 Change of Name, Address and/or Social Security Number.... 172 Contact/Credit Hours............................................................................ 172 Drop/Add Procedures and Withdrawals........................................ 172 Department of Education Unofficial Withdrawal Policy.......... 172 Financial Obligations............................................................................. 172 Semester System.................................................................................... 172 Section Changes..................................................................................... 173 Transfer Information.................................................................................... 173 Transfer Agreements............................................................................. 173 Transfer to Other Colleges.................................................................. 173 Academic Progress....................................................................................... 173 Standards of Acceptable Academic Progress.............................. 173 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy................ 173 Minimum GPA.......................................................................................... 173 Completion of Degree within a Maximum Number of Credit Hours.............................................................................................. 173 Minimum Semester Credit Hour Completion Rate Requirement............................................................................................. 173 Financial Aid Probation........................................................................ 173 Dropping Classes/Withdrawal from Classes for Financial Aid Purposes..............................................................................................174 Academic Probation/Suspension......................................................174 Graduation....................................................................................................... 175 Criteria for Graduating with Honors................................................ 175 Graduation Requirements................................................................... 175 Diplomas/Marshals................................................................................ 175 Honors........................................................................................................ 175 Criteria for President’s List, Honor’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society............. 175 STUDENT ACTIVITIES............................................................................ 177 Student Government................................................................................... 177 Student Publications.................................................................................... 177 Athletics............................................................................................................ 177 Special Events................................................................................................. 177 Student Government Association Scholarship.................................. 177 Alumni Affairs................................................................................................. 177 Campus Communication........................................................................... 178 Emergency Notification.............................................................................. 178 Lost and Found.............................................................................................. 178 School Colors.................................................................................................. 178 Student Government Constitution......................................................... 178 STUDENT CONDUCT.............................................................................. 181 Policies Governing Student Misconduct.............................................. 181 Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................... 181 Student Code of Conduct Due Process................................................. 183 Enforcement............................................................................................. 183 Conference Notification/Guidelines................................................184 Campus Standards Committee.........................................................184 Appeal Procedure................................................................................... 185 Academic Honor Code................................................................................ 185 Academic Honor Code Process.........................................................186 Procedure for Student Academic Dishonesty..............................186 Penalties...........................................................................................................186 GENERAL/CAMPUS POLICIES..........................................................188 General..............................................................................................................188 AIDS Policy.......................................................................................................188 Campus Law Enforcement/Campus Security.....................................188 Access to Campus Facilities.................................................................188 Accessibility During Closed Hours...................................................188 Criminal Activity Reporting................................................................189 Dress Code.......................................................................................................189 Drug and Alcohol Policy.............................................................................189 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program............ 189 Evacuation Instructions..............................................................................189 General Student Complaint Policy.........................................................190 Resolution Procedures................................................................................190 Hearing Option..............................................................................................190 General Principles......................................................................................... 191 Student Grievance Procedure.................................................................. 191 Hazardous Chemicals.................................................................................. 191 I.D. Cards........................................................................................................... 191 Internet and Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy............... 191 Network Mission..................................................................................... 191 Definition of User.................................................................................... 191 Privacy Rights and Security................................................................ 192 Prohibited Use......................................................................................... 192 Personal Safety of Users....................................................................... 193 Virus Protection....................................................................................... 193 Security Awareness................................................................................ 193 Username and Password..................................................................... 193 Network Security.................................................................................... 193 Access......................................................................................................... 193 Remote Access......................................................................................... 193 Technology Hardware and Software Procurement...................194 Student Information System..............................................................194 Telephone System and Voice-Mail...................................................194 Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites.................194 Violation of this Policy..........................................................................194 Inclement Weather Policy..........................................................................194 VI | 2015-16 Library Systems.............................................................................................. 195 Nondiscrimination Policy........................................................................... 195 Parking.............................................................................................................. 195 Handicapped Parking..................................................................................196 Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students........................................196 Robeson Community College Logo.......................................................196 Smoking, Eating, Drinking and Radios..................................................196 Visitors............................................................................................................... 197 COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS............................................. 198 General Overview......................................................................................... 198 Adult Basic Education (ABE)...................................................................... 198 Family Literacy Education (Family Lit)................................................... 198 Adult Basic Education Transition (ABET)...............................................199 English as a Second Language (ESL)......................................................199 Adult High School Program (AHS)..........................................................199 High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE)..............................................199 ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION....................................200 Continuing Education Calendar..............................................................200 General Information.....................................................................................200 Class Schedule and Enrollment.........................................................200 Admission..................................................................................................200 Fees and Insurance................................................................................200 Campus Access/Security Fee..............................................................201 Attendance...............................................................................................201 Certificates................................................................................................201 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).................................................201 Additional Courses.................................................................................201 Occupational Extension..............................................................................201 Student Population................................................................................201 Types of Courses Offered.....................................................................201 Course Length, Cost and Location...................................................201 Licensing Preparation Courses..........................................................201 Automotive......................................................................................................202 Vehicle Safety Inspection....................................................................202 Barber Program..............................................................................................202 Medical Assisting...........................................................................................202 NCCER Core Curriculum..............................................................................202 Notary Public Education.............................................................................202 Pharmacy Technician...................................................................................202 Food Service Sanitation..............................................................................202 Construction and Industrial Training.....................................................202 Occupational Extension Courses.............................................................203 Electronic Medical Health Records..................................................203 Hippa Compliance (On-line)...............................................................203 Human Anatomy & Physiology, I or II (On-line)...........................203 Medical Terminology............................................................................203 Medical Transcription (On-line).........................................................203 Computer Education....................................................................................203 Introduction to PC’s/Windows 7 & Windows 8............................203 Microsoft Excel........................................................................................203 Accounting................................................................................................203 Web Page Creation & Web Graphics...............................................203 Customized Training Program..................................................................203 Fast Track Maintenance Program............................................................204 Course Information................................................................................204 Program Design......................................................................................204 Program Length and Location.................................................................204 Student Population................................................................................204 Cost to Industry.......................................................................................204 Small Business Center..................................................................................204 Workshops and Seminars....................................................................204 Counseling/Referral...............................................................................205 Resources Center....................................................................................205 Co-Sponsorship.......................................................................................205 Continuing Education...........................................................................205 Starting a Small Business.....................................................................205 Buying and Selling a Small Business................................................205 Credit and Collections..........................................................................205 Customer Relations................................................................................205 Inventory and Control...........................................................................205 Labor Laws and Regulations..............................................................205 Marketing and Advertising.................................................................205 Money Management.............................................................................205 REAL.............................................................................................................205 Recordkeeping........................................................................................205 Other Small Business Management Courses................................205 Industrial/Business/Community Linkages.....................................205 Human Resources Development............................................................206 Basic Computer Skills............................................................................206 Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)...................................................206 Internet KeyTrain Lab............................................................................206 Pathways to Professional Administrative Assistant...................206 Child Care Provider Training...............................................................206 Succeeding in the Banking Industry...............................................206 WorkKeys...................................................................................................206 BioAg...........................................................................................................207 Community Outreach...........................................................................207 Customized Resources..........................................................................207 Industry Partners....................................................................................207 Return on Investment...........................................................................207 World Class Training..............................................................................207 Emergency Services Training....................................................................207 Emergency Medical Technician.........................................................207 EMT-Paramedic Course........................................................................207 Health Related Training........................................................................207 Nurse Aide I or II......................................................................................207 Fire Service Training..............................................................................208 Rescue Technician Certification Training.......................................208 Driver Operations Training..................................................................209 Hazardous Materials Certification....................................................209 Basic Law Enforcement Training.......................................................209 Detention Officer (Jailer) Certification Course.............................209 Community Services Education...............................................................209 Community Services Education Course Descriptions..................... 210 Pottery, Wine Making, and Motorcycle Rider Course- Beginning.................................................................................................. 210 FACULTY & STAFF.....................................................................................211 2015-16 | VII Building 1: Biology Lab, Welding, General Classroom Building 2: Administration, Business Office, Campus Security, Institutional Services, Instruction & Support Services, President’s Office Building 3: College and Career Readiness (Basic Skills), Cosmetology, Faculty Offices Building 4: Faculty Offices, Anne Moss Biggs Library, Media Services, Open Computer Lab Building 5: Curriculum Administration, Faculty Offices Building 6: Physical Plant Operations Building 7: General Classrooms, Science Labs, Faculty Offices Building 8: General Classrooms, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Lab, Faculty Offices Building 9: AC, Heating & Refrigeration, Adult High School, Bookstore, Electrical Systems Technology, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Tiered Lecture/Demo Room Building 10: Institutional Storage Facility Building 11: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Criminal Justice, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms Building 12: Adult Basic Education, Adult Basic Education Transitions, Advanced Manufacturing Labs, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Industrial Systems Technology, English as a Second Language Building 13: Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center, Admissions, Vending, Computer Services, Counseling, Disability Services, University Transfer Center, Financial Aid, Records & Registration, Student Government, Student Lounge Building 14: 1st Floor: Business Programs, Culinary Arts Dining Room, Culinary Technology, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Smart Classroom, Pearson Vue Testing Center, Pottery, Print Shop, RCC Foundation, Inc. 2nd Floor: Business Programs, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, The Learning Center (TLC) Building 15: Auditorium, Board Room Building 17: 1st Floor Conference Room, Emergency Services Education, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Lecture Room, Open Computer Lab, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy 2nd Floor Emergency Medical Science, Faculty Offices, Simulation and Cooperation Training, Nursing, Nurse Aide, Surgical Technology Building 18: CE Administration, Conference Rooms, General Classrooms, Human Resources Development, Industry Services, Occupational Extension/Community Services, Small Business Center Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17 BUILDING DIRECTORY Callboxes are located throughout the campus in the event of an emergency. Handicapped parking spaces in all lotsEmergency call boxes placed at strategic locations around campusVideo security surveillanceVisitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14, in front of building 17VROBESONCOMMUNITY COLLEGEStudy The PossibilitiesTMRCC I-95Exit #22301Rose GardenDawn DriveLumberton & Interstate 95St. PaulsNorth17129111084561273131415181162015-16 | IX AC/Heating & Refrigeration..................................Building 9 A.D. Lewis Auditorium........................................ Building 15 Administration.......................................................Building 2 Admissions......................................................... Building 13 Adult Basic Education......................................... Building 12 Adult Basic Education Transitions...................... Building 12 Adult High School.................................................Building 9 Campus Security..................................................Building 2 Computer Services............................................. Building 13 College and Career Readiness............................ Building 3 Basic Law Enforcement Training........................ Building 11 BB&T Conference Center................................... Building 18 Board Room....................................................... Building 15 Bookstore.............................................................Building 9 Business Programs.................. Building 14, 1st & 2nd Floor Business Office....................................................Building 2 Campbell Soup Conference Room..................... Building 18 Conference Room...............................Building 17, 1st Floor Continuing Education Labs................................. Building 12 Cosmetology......................................................... Building 3 Counseling.......................................................... Building 13 Crimninal Justice................................................ Building 11 Culinary Arts Dining Room..................Building 14, 1st Floor Culinary Arts........................................Building 14, 1st Floor Curriculum Administration.....................................Building 5 Disability Services.............................................. Building 13 Early Childhood....................................................Building 8 Early Childhood Lab.............................................Building 8 Educational Services............................................Building 5 Electrical Systems Technology.............................Building 9 Emergency Medical Personnel........................... Building 17 Emergency Medical Science..............Building 17, 2nd Floor Emergency Services Education.......................... Building 17 English as a Second Language.......................... Building 12 Faculty Offices......Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 Financial Aid....................................................... Building 13 Honors College....................................Building 4, 2nd Floor RCC Foundation, Inc...........................Building 14, 1st Floor Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center................... Building 13 General Classrooms.... Buildings 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 HRD....................................................................Building 18 Industrial Labs....................................................Building 12 Industrial Systems Technology...........................Building 12 Institutional Services.............................................Building 2 Institutional Storage Facility................................Building 10 Instruction & Support Services.............................Building 2 The Learning Center..........................Building 14, 2nd Floor Anne Moss Biggs Library......................................Building 4 Literacy Education................................................Building 3 Lumbee Guaranty Bank Conference Room........Building 18 Media Services...........Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4 Metzger Conference Room.................................Building 18 Nursing.............................................. Building 17, 2nd Floor Nurse Aide......................................... Building 17, 2nd Floor Open Computer Lab...Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4 Physical Plant Operations.....................................Building 6 Pottery................................................ Building 14, 1st Floor Print Shop........................................... Building 14, 1st Floor Radiography........................................Building 17, 1st Floor Records & Registration....................................... Building 13 Respiratory Therapy............................Building 17, 1st Floor Science Labs.................................................. Buildings 1, 7 Simulation and Cooperation Training..................Building 17 Small Business Center.......................................Building 18 Smart Classroom................................ Building 14, 1st Floor Student Government........................................... Building 13 Student Lounge.................................................. Building 13 Surgical Technology.......................... Building 17, 2nd Floor Testing Center..................................................... Building 13 Tiered Lecture/Demo Room.................................Building 9 The Learning Center (TLC)................Building 14, 2nd Floor Tutorial Services................................Building 14, 2nd Floor University Transfer Center.................................. Building 13 Welding.................................................................Building 1 Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development Center.................................................................Building 18 Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17 CAMPUS DIRECTORY X | 2015-16 This page has been intentionally left blank.2015-16 | 1 General Information The Campus Robeson Community College is located at the intersection of US 301 and Interstate 95 (Exit 22) in Lumberton making it one of the most visible institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. Millions of tourists each year travel I-95, catching more than a glimpse of the attractive landscape that makes up the 127 acre campus. The College also has a 20-acre Emergency Services Training Center located southeast of Lumberton on Highway 72, at the Progress Energy Weatherspoon Power Plant. Campus facilities occupy more than 227,665 square feet in classrooms, offices, and laboratories. Campus Visits Visitors to Robeson Community College are welcome. Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To arrange a guided tour of our campus, please contact the Admissions Office at 910-272-3356. History of the College The community college movement expanded into Robeson County with the establishment of an extension unit of a nearby technical institute in 1965. The unit was established at the Barker Ten-Mile Elementary School seven miles north of Lumberton. Twenty full-time curriculum students enrolled the first year. When the College became independent of Fayetteville Technical Institute three years later, it was named Robeson Technical Institute, and a local Board of Trustees comprised of eight members was appointed. Two more name changes have taken place since that time to its present name of Robeson Community College. However, the College remains committed to serving all sectors of the county with vocational, technical, college transfer, and continuing education programs. Three building phases beginning in 1972 and finishing in 1988 made the RCC Campus a 188,662 square-foot facility, which now houses over $2 million in equipment and 23 curriculum programs, along with a variety of continuing education programs. In the summer of 1995, the construction of the Emergency Services Training Center began. This center is located southeast of Lumberton Highway 72 at the Carolina Power and Light Weatherspoon Power Plant. Dedication for the facility was held on April 13, 1997. It supports the disciplines of law enforcement, rescue, and firefighting. It is a state-of-the-art facility which allows the College to expand its training opportunities and provide the highest level of quality in each of the courses taught in these occupations. Robeson Community College’s 30th year was a monumental one. During 1995-96, the College celebrated its Diamond Anniversary and the many partnerships throughout the county and state which have contributed to its success. The College Transfer program replaced the General Education program in curriculum in 1997, opening up many more educational opportunities for RCC students who choose to further their education through one of the state’s universities. In 2004, the College completed its Continuing Education facility at COMtech. This 18,000 square foot facility houses various continuing education programs including Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory Education, occupational extension, and business and industry training courses. In 2005, renovations were completed to Building 9 on the College’s main campus. State-of-the-art labs were completed to support the College’s Electrical/Electronics Program as well as upgrades to various parts of the building. A new bookstore was completed and is located in the renovated facility. In the spring of 2006, a new state-of-the-art Health Science Building was completed. This 39,013 square foot facility houses the College’s Health Science programs and medical programs operated through the College’s Continuing Education division. With the addition of this facility, this brings the College’s total facility square footage at its main campus to 227,665. Commitment of RCC to its students and the citizenry of Robeson County was seen with the excellent reports of various auditing agencies in the state. There are currently 190 carefully selected full-time RCC employees who now serve RCC, which represents a figure 30 times as many as when the College first opened its doors in 1965 with six full-time employees. Another 370 part-time personnel teach and provide services to the student body on an annual basis. The Community College System Robeson Community College is one of 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. Most of the development of the present day system occurred as a result of the formation of Industrial Education Centers in the 1950’s, established to help give North Carolina the skills needed to move from working on the farm to working in industry. 2 | 2015-16 The passage of the Community College Act in 1963 created today’s system. The system, the third largest in the United States, is made up of community colleges, technical colleges, and technical institutions. Although the names differ, the goals are principally the same; job training. Accreditation Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is a regional accrediting agency whose mission is to: “assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions”. To learn more about the College’s accreditation status with SACSCOC or to find out more about the accreditation process, please visit the SACSCOC website (http://www. sacscoc.org). Any questions concerning the accreditation of Robeson Community College may be made directly to the College or to SACSCOC. The College’s Vice-President of Instruction and Support Services coordinates all College related SACSCOC activities. For procedures for filing a complaint against the College, a student is advised to follow SACSCOC complaint policies. You may access the policy and procedures, as well as the steps to file a complaint at http://www.sacscoc.org/ pdf/081705/complaintpolicy.pdf. Prior to filing a complaint, please thoroughly read the policies and procedures established by the Commission. The complaint policy does not address issues related to “individual matters of admission, grades, granting or transferability of credits, application of academic policies, fees or other financial matters, disciplinary matters or other contractual rights and obligations”, but has been established to address only significant non-compliance with the SACSCOC accreditation standards, policies or procedures. In order to file a complaint, students must adhere to SACSCOC published complaint policies. As stated in the “Complaint Procedures Against the Commission or its Accredited Institutions”. The Commission expects individuals to attempt to resolve the issue through all means available to the complainant, including following the institutions own published grievance procedures, before submitting a complaint to the Commission. Therefore, the Commissions usual practice is not to consider a complaint that is currently in administrative proceedings, including institutional proceedings, or in litigation. However, if there is substantial, credible evidence that indicates systemic problems with an accredited institution, the Commission may, at its discretion, choose to proceed with the review. To file a complaint, the student must complete the Commission’s Complaint Form and send two print copies to the President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097. RCC is also accredited by: • The North Carolina Board of Nursing • Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs • The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care • Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology • The North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) • The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. Mission Statement Robeson Community College is an open door, comprehensive, public community college committed to promoting lifelong learning opportunities to the diverse population of Robeson County and the surrounding region by offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Robeson Community College values excellence in teaching and learning. Offering affordable, accessible, and quality academic and student support programs, Robeson Community College accomplishes its mission through: • Transfer programs that prepare students for admission to four-year institutions in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. • Workforce programs that prepare students for employment in a career and assist in the development of a skilled regional workforce. • Pre-College courses that develop academic skills for students in preparation for their selected course of study. • College and career readiness programs that advance literacy and life management skills. • Adult and continuing education programs and services that foster personal, professional, and economic development. • Academic and student support services designed to assist students in achieving their education goals and career objectives. • Community outreach activities that contribute to the region’s social, economic, and public service opportunities. 2015-16 | 3 STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2019 Policy: It is the policy of Robeson Community College that an approved Strategic Plan be established by the Board of Trustees to guide the President and all employees in carrying out the mission of the College. Comments/Clarifications: I. Robeson Community College will Focus on Student Success A. Provide quality educational programs. 1. Develop new programs, update existing programs, terminate programs no longer needed. 2. Interact with business and community leaders to learn about current and future needs in program outcomes. 3. Facilitate professional development for current faculty and hiring of new faculty with qualifications best meeting the needs of the educational programs. B. Provide quality services to students and clients. 1. Develop new services, update existing services, terminate services no longer needed. 2. Interact with students and clients to learn what services are needed. 3. Facilitate professional development for current employees and hiring of new staff with qualifications best meeting the needs of the service areas. 4. Focus on student engagement through a variety of activities. 5. Expand funding resources and information on such resources for student scholarships in curriculum and continuing education programs. C. Seek new and expanded resources for materials, spaces, and personnel for provision of quality education and service programs. 1. Administration will work closely with the Board and Trustees and the Robeson Community College Foundation on resource development. 2. Network with government and private sources who can help with resource development. 3. Choose grant projects which best support the plans and programs of the college. 4. Continue growth of Alumni Association and other community partnerships to connect people with the college in positive ways. II. The College will Improve the Learning and Working Environment A. Plan for and implement technologies and equipment necessary for programs and services to remain current. 1. Plan infrastructures to support the newest technologies and equipment. 2. Provide professional development for faculty and staff to use new technologies and equipment effectively. B. Provide a safe, secure, and healthy campus. 1. Continually update safety and security policies and procedures for employees, students, clients, and visitors. 2. Focus on wellness of employees and students. 3. Provide professional development on issues helpful to a safe, secure, and healthy working and learning environment. 4. Review, revise and renew agreements with external agencies for safety support in the community (such as during disaster events). C. Administration will work with trustees to update and implement Facilities Master Plan. D. Communicate frequently and clearly with employees, students, clients and visitors via a variety of communication tools. E. Update policies, procedures, organizational structure, and position descriptions as needed to allow for effective and efficient work and service to the campus and community. III. The College will Grow and Improve Services and Outreach Throughout the County A. Develop an integrated and effective Marketing Plan. 1. Improve and expand uses of Website and Social Media as well as traditional marketing outlets. 2. Create an effective structure for collaborative marketing activities across the college. 3. Update the “brand” of the college. 4. Leverage special events, such as the college’s fiftieth anniversary, to create marketing and fund-raising opportunities. B. Provide excellent Customer Service to both internal and external customers. 1. Improve handling of initial and response communications with students/clients and potential students/clients. 2. Provide professional development on customer service skills. C. Provide support for development and promotion of off-campus, on-line, evening, and weekend courses. D. Improve planning and support of special events for campus and community. 1. Nurture partnerships which can bring people to campus while being of mutual benefit to the college and the partner organizations. 2. Update lighting and other equipment in the auditorium. 3. Provide good equipment along with personnel support for special events in any building in order to make a good impression on campus and community participants. 4 | 2015-16 IV. The College will Assess Outcomes of Programs and Services A. Increase the scope of the Institutional Effectiveness Office. 1. IE and Enrollment Management Director will partner closely to facilitate data collection, analysis, and dissemination to help with assessment and improvement of programs and services. 2. Continue IE Office leadership in documentation of outcomes, especially learning outcomes, in the database set up for this purpose. Make these documents accessible to the campus community. B. Administration will assess progress on this strategic plan and other college initiatives and keep the trustees and campus community informed. 1. Some items in the plan will be assigned to existing committees as appropriate. Special Task Teams will be formed for others. 2. The Executive Team will communicate with committees and Task Teams to monitor progress on the Strategic Plan. 3. The President will report semi-annually to the Board of Trustees on Strategic Plan progress. 2015-16 | 5 Robeson Community College Performance Measures for Student Success 2015 Report The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public on the performance of our 58 community colleges. In 1993, the State Board of Community Colleges began monitoring performance data on specific measures to ensure public accountability for programs and services. In 1998, the General Assembly directed the State Board to review past performance measures and define standards to ensure programs and services offered by community colleges in North Carolina were of sufficient quality. In 2010, President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance‐ based student success measures to go into effect in 2013. The Committee was led by two community college presidents, Dr. Dennis Massey of Pitt Community College and Dr. Molly Parkhill of Blue Ridge Community College. The Committee was comprised of college presidents, vice-presidents, faculty, and directors from a diverse group of colleges representing various areas of expertise. After a year of researching, drafting, and soliciting feedback from college faculty and staff on potential measures, the Committee formally presented the following eight measures to the State Board: • Basic Skills Student Progress • Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level English Courses • First Year Progression • Licensure and Certification Passing Rate • GED Diploma Passing Rate • Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level Math Courses • Curriculum Student Completion • College Transfer Performance In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5 of S.L. 2012-142. As the revised performance measures were being finalized, attention was turned to developing recommendations for incorporating performance into colleges’ regular formula budget allocations. In May 2012, President Ralls appointed a team of college presidents to a Performance Funding Committee to develop a performance funding model. This committee was led by State Board Chairman K. Ray Bailey and Garret Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College. One of the outcomes of this committee was the establishment of system-wide baseline and excellence levels for each measure. The committee recommended using consistent, statistically-defined levels to promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of the levels is a departure from the System’s historical use of “standards.” Based on three years of historical data (if available) for each measure, the baseline levels were set two standard deviations below the system mean, and the excellence levels were set one standard deviation above the system mean. These levels remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report. 6 | 2015-16 Robeson Community College Performance Measures & Standards 2015 Performance Summary PERFORMANCE MEASURES NCCCS BASELINE NCCCS GOAL NCCCS AVERAGE RCC’S PERFORMANCE 1. Basic Skills Student Progress 20.6 51.2 45.1 45.3 2. GED Diploma Passing Rate 49.3 82.0 79.4 94.6 3. Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses 45.2 74.9 62.4 51.0 4. Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses 47.5 75.4 63.6 54.4 5. First Year Progression 53.2 74.6 67.1 39.2 6. Curriculum Student Completion 28.6 45.6 43.4 34.9 7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 71.0 91.7 83.3 82.1 8. College Transfer Performance 71.2 93.8 87.7 94.2 2015-16 | 7 Governance State Board of Community Colleges Member Appointment Mr. Scott Shook, Chair................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Mr. Clyde Higgs, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Ms. Lisa Estep....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................House The Honorable Janet Cowell.......................................................................................................................................................................................... State Treasure The Honorable Dan Forest................................................................................................................................................................................................ Lt. Governor Mr. J. Wesley Fricks, III............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 5 Mr. Todd Johnson ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large Mr. Breeden Blackwell................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large Mr. Wade Bryan “Bobby” Irwin, Jr........................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 2 Mr. Bill McBrayer.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ms. Janet K. Lowder................................................................................................................................................................................................ Albemarle – House Mr. Ernest C. Pearson................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Region 1 Mr. La’Quon A. Rogers..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor Dr. Samuel Powell........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... House Mr. Edward “Lynn” Raye.................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Dr. Darrell Saunders.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Mr. Scott Shook...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 6 Mr. James Rose...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor Mr. Clark Twiddy..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Mr. Jerry Vaughn.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 4 Dr. Chandler Willis.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 1 North Carolina Community College System.............................................................................................................................George Fouts, Interim President Robeson Community College Board of Trustees Appointed by Robeson County Board of Commissioners Expiration of Term Sammy Cox, Chair..............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Paul D. McDowell...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Noah Woods........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 Audrey Hunt........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Appointed by Robeson County Board of Education Dr. Danny Stedman...........................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Emma L. Locklear...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Shirley H. Stockton, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 George McPhaul................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Appointed by Governor of North Carolina John W. Armstrong............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Sue C. Wester......................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Linda Metzger....................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 Kyle Chavis..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Robeson Community College Dr. Pamela T. Hilbert, President Secretary SGA President ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED University Transfer Degrees Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree Associate Degree in Applied Science Accounting Associate Degree Nursing Baking and Pastry Business Administration Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Associate Electrical Systems Technology Emergency Medical Science General Occupational Technology Industrial Systems Technology Medical Office Administration Office Administration Radiography Respiratory Therapy Diploma Programs Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Cosmetology Electrical Systems Technology Industrial Systems Technology Practical Nursing Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nurse Aide Welding Technology Certificate Programs Air Conditioning and Heating Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance Air Conditioning Control Systems Heating and Refrigeration Introduction Basic Office Administration Bookkeeping Business Foundations Basic Law Enforcement Training Criminal Justice Corrections Essentials Court Foundations Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement Customer Service Electrical Systems Technology Electrical Installation & Maintenance Wire Installer I Wire Installer II Industrial Systems Technology Machine Shop-CNC Operator Mechanical Procedures I Mechanical Procedures II Programmable Logic Controller Information Technology Fundamentals Microsoft Office Nurse Aide Welding Technology Specialized Studies Pre-College (Developmental) The following programs are offered as online programs. Associate in Arts Degree Business Administration Criminal Justice Early Childhood Associate Career and College Promise Programs College Transfer Pathways College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science Career and Technical Education Pathways Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Business Administration Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Electrical Systems Technology Emergency Medical Science Industrial Systems Technology Nurse Aide Adult & Continuing Education Programs Barbering BioAg Education Community Services Education Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Services Education Fire Service Training Health Related Training Human Resources Development Industrial Maintenance Law Enforcement Training New and Expanding Industry Training Occupational Extension Small Business Center College & Career Readiness Adult Basic Education Adult High School Diploma Adult Basic Education Transition English as a Second Language Family Literacy High School Equivalency 8 | 2015-16 Programs of Study 2015-16 | 9 University Transfer Degrees This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s transfer degree programs. The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/. The University Transfer Programs include general education core with courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics that introduce content and skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. Robeson Community College’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. In addition to discipline specific content, these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however, curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows: Written Communication Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as mechanics, organization, language, and support. Critical Thinking Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in academic and real world situations. Quantitative Reasoning Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving. Upon completion of an AA or AS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to succeed in their academic and professional careers. 10 | 2015-16 UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degree Programs The University Transfer degree programs are designed for the person who wishes to transfer to a four-year institution. The programs consist of two components: (1) universal general education transfer component (UGETC), and (2) general education premajor courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/ behavioral sciences, and natural sciences, and mathematics. The educational plan leads to an Associate in Arts degree (AA) or an Associate in Science degree (AS). The Associate in Arts Program concentrates heavily on the humanities and social sciences; it is recommended for students who will continue into a Bachelor of Arts degree program. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students complete transfer courses based on their intended academic study plan, for a total of 60 semester hour credits. As an additional option for students, the Associate in Arts Program is offered as an online degree program. The Associate in Science Program concentrates heavily on the natural sciences and mathematics; it is recommended for students who will continue into a Bachelor of Science degree program. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students must take additional natural sciences, and mathematics transfer courses based on their specialized interests, for a total of 60-61 semester hour credits. The program of study for both the AA and AS programs provide opportunities for students to know the philosophy, literature, and art of their own culture and other cultures; to understand math and science; to communicate with others and develop a sense of community. Also, the program of study helps students achieve competencies in the following: reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers. Students in both programs are responsible for examining the requirements of the four-year university to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. Counselors and academic advisors are available to assist students in planning their programs accordingly. To ensure maximum transferability of credits, students should select a transfer major and preferred transfer university before completing 30 semester hours of credit. Both the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science programs require ACA 122 which assists students in identifying universities to which they may transfer and in the creation of an educational plan, two-year to four-year. The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities. Its objective is the smooth transfer of students. The CAA provides certain assurances to the transferring student; for example; it • Assures admission to one of the 16 UNC institutions (Transfer Assured Admissions Policy); • Enables NC community college graduates of two-year Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of the university of NC to transfer with junior status. To receive maximum benefit from the CAA, students may transfer as juniors if they follow these guidelines: • Earn an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in Science Degree. • Earn a grade of “C” or better in all CAA courses. • Earn an overall grade-point average of a “C” or a 2.0 at the time of transfer (course repeats will be included in the calculation). • Obtain acceptance at the UNC institution. If students elect not to obtain an associate degree, they may still transfer UGETC courses, provided that they have earned a “C”, earned an overall grade-point average of a “C,” and obtained acceptance. If students do not complete an associate degree (60 semester hours), receiving institutions will evaluate the transfer credits on a course-by-course basis; and students will come under general education requirements of the receiving institution. 2015-16 | 11 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Purpose The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Arts curriculum. UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (UGETC) English Composition............................................................................... (6 SHC) The following two English composition courses are required. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two different disciplines ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC) COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC) MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC) MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two different disciplines ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government (3 SHC) PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC) SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC) Mathematics ........................................................................................ (3 – 4 SHC) Select one course from the following: MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC) or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC) Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (4 SHC) Select 4 SHC from the following courses: BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) or CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) Required (31 – 32 SHC) 12 | 2015-16 ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS An additional 13-14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Math ................................................................................................................................................................................................. (4 SHC) Select one course from the following course (s): MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC) Natural Sciences............................................................................................................................................................................ (4 SHC) Take PHY 110/110A: PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC) Additional General Education Courses ..................................................................................................................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC) ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament (3 SHC) REL 212 Intro to the New Testament (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC) SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC) Required (13 –14 SHC) Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued 2015-16 | 13 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued OTHER REQUIRED HOURS The following course is required: ACA 122 College Transfer Success.............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC) An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Physical Education Elective (s) .................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC) Select two courses from the following: PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC) Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC) Communication/Humanities and Fine Arts COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics - UGETC (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion - GEN-ED (3 SHC) ENG 242 British Literature II - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament -GEN-ED (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 212 Intro to the New Testament - GEN-ED (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues - UGETC (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America - GEN-ED (3 SHC) Social and Behavioral Science ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II - UGETC (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government - UGETC (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family - GEN-ED (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems - GEN-ED (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I - UGETC (3 SHC) Mathematics CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED (3 SHC) MAT 172 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 152 Statistical Methods I - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 271 Calculus I - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 272 Calculus II - UGETC (4 SHC) Natural Sciences BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED (4 SHC) CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC (4 SHC) BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED (4 SHC) PHY 151 College Physics I - UGETC (4 SHC) CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC (4 SHC) PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC (4 SHC) Required (15 SHC) TOTAL (60 SHC) Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Required Semester Credit Hours UGETC 31-32 SHC Additonal General Educaiton 13-14 SHC Other Required Hours 15 SHC Total 60 SHC Students are responsible for examining the program major requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education Hours (13-14 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC) requirement should be based on the intended major and transfer university. 14 | 2015-16 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Premajor Nursing Purpose The Associate in Arts degree is a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses for students interested in pursuing a four year degree in Nursing (Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing - BSN). Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunites for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the comprehensive articulation agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs you are admitted to constituents institutions of the University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. The degree programs consist of two components: universal general education transfer components (UGETC) in general education pretty major courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/ behavioral sciences and natural sciences/ mathematics. In addition, the degree program consists of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) general education courses required for competitive admission into RCC’s ADN program. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Students you are a “C” or higher in the UGETC courses may transferred those courses to be any four-year institution in North Carolina and meet the university’s lower division general education course requirements, subject to the following distribution limit: maximum of 6 hours in English composition, 9 hours and humanities/fine arts/communications, 9 hours in social/behavioral sciences, 8 hours in mathematics, any more hours in the natural sciences. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Arts Program. Program Curriculum Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs. First Semester (Fall) ACA 111 College Student Success 1 0 0 0 1 BIO 168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 0 0 4 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3 PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 0 3 CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 0 0 4 –– –– –– –– –– 12 11 3 0 15 Second Semester (Spring) BIO 169 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 0 0 4 CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 0 4 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines 3 0 0 0 3 PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 0 0 0 3 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 6 0 0 17 Third Semester (Fall) ENG 231 American Literature I 3 0 0 0 3 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 2 0 0 4 BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 0 4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3 PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1 –– –– –– –– –– 13 5 6 0 15 Fourth Semester (Spring) MAT 152 Statistical Methods 3 2 0 0 4 SOC 210 General Scoiology 3 0 0 0 3 Social/Behovioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3 History Elective 3 0 0 0 3 PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1 –– –– –– –– –– 13 2 6 0 14 Total 60-61 Additional Curriculum Notes: 1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112. 2. The History electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132. 3. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competive process. Students interested in applying to RCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program, should take Nursing program general education courses as outlined in the first fall and first spring semester outlined above. Academic performance in program general education courses are evaluated for admission. 4. A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher is required for application into RCC’s Nursing Program. 5. Associate of Arts graduates who transfer to a BSN program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for a BSN program. 6. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competitve process. A point system is followed to evaluate health science program applications. Applicants earn points based upon academic performance, references and academic degrees. Point distribution is outlined on the health science program checklist, as well as on the program webpage. 2015-16 | 15 Purpose The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in science programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Science curriculum. Associate in Science (AS) A10400 UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES/UGETC English Composition................................................................................ (6 SHC) The following two English composition courses are required. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines. ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC) COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC) MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC) MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines. ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government (3 SHC) PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC) SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC) Mathematics ............................................................................................. (8 SHC) Take MAT 171 and MAT 172 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC) and MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 SHC) Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (8 SHC) Select one 8 SHC natural science course sequence from the following: CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) and CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4 SHC) OR BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) and PHY 110 Conceptual Physics and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (4 SHC) Required (34 SHC) 16 | 2015-16 Associate in Science (AS) A10400 Continued ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Take PHY 151 and MAT 271 PHY 151 College Physics I (4 SHC) and MAT 271 Calculus I (4 SHC) Select one course from the following: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC) ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature II (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to Old Testament (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC) Required (11 SHC) III. OTHER REQUIRED HOURS The following course is required: ACA 122 College Transfer Success .............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC) An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Physical Education Elective (s)..................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC) Select two courses from the following: PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC) Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC) Select three courses from the Math, Natural Science or Communication Category: Mathematics and Natural Sciences BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED (4 SHC) BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED (4 SHC) CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC (4 SHC) CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC (4 SHC) CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED (3 SHC) MAT 152 Statistical Methods - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 272 Calculus II - GEN-ED (4 SHC) PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC (4 SHC) Communication COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC (3 SHC) Required (11 SHC) TOTAL (60 - 61 SHC) Associate in Science (AS) Degree Required Semester Credit Hours UGETC 34 SHC Additonal General Educaiton 11 SHC Other Required Hours 15 SHC Total 60 SHC Students are responsible for examining the program major requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education Hours (11 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC) requirement should be based on the intended major and transfer university. 2015-16 | 17 Associate in Applied Science Degrees (AAS) This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s associate of applied science programs. The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training and range from 64 to 76 semester hour credits. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two years. All two-year degree programs at RCC comply with the program standards established by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). In addition to major course work, associate in applied science degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester hour credits of general education. RCC’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. Each AAS program at Robeson Community College (RCC) includes general education courses that introduce content and skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. In addition to discipline specific content, these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. For associate in applied science degree programs, the core encompasses 15 semester hours in the following areas: English, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics. Certain courses in associate degree programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field. Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however, curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows: Written Communication Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as mechanics, organization, language, and support. Critical Thinking Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in academic and real world situations. Quantitative Reasoning Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving. Upon completion of an AAS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to succeed in their academic and professional careers. 18 | 2015-16 Accounting (AAS) A25100 Purpose The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment and growthin the accounting profession. Using the “languages of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communication, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and thics. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, and individual may advance in the accounting profession. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre college courses to prepare students for the Accounting curriculum. Special Accreditation Status Students are eligibe to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply. Program Curriculum Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs. First Semester (Fall) ACA 111 College Student Success or 1 0 0 0 1 ACA 122 College Transfer Success (see note 3) 0 2 0 0 1 ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 0 4 BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 0 0 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 11-12 8 0 0 14 Second Semester (Spring) ACC 121 Principles of Magagerial Acct 3 2 0 0 4 ACC 131 Federal Income Tax 2 2 0 0 3 ACC 132 NC Business Taxes 2 0 0 0 2 ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 0 2 ACC 180 Practices in Bookkeeping 3 0 0 0 3 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or 2 2 0 0 3 MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra (see note 3) 3 2 0 0 4 –– –– –– –– –– 13-14 8 0 0 17-18 Third Semester (Fall) ACC 152 Advanced Software Apps 1 2 0 0 2 ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting 1 3 2 0 0 4 BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 0 3 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3 ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 0 0 0 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (see note 1) 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 6 0 0 18 Fourth Semester (Spring) ACC 240 Gov & Not-for-Profit Account. 3 0 0 0 3 ACC 140 Payroll Accounting (1st 8 weeks) 1 2 0 0 2 BUS 270 Profes Development (2nd 8 weeks) 3 0 0 0 3 DBA 110 Database Concepts or 2 3 0 0 3 CTS 230 Advanced Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3 ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 0 3 ENG 115 Verbal Communications or 3 0 0 0 3 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc. 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 4-5 0 0 17 Total 67 Additional Curriculum Notes: 1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-215, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL- 212 or REL-221. 2. The following courses will not be counted towards graduation requirements if they are over (5) years old: DBA-110 and CTS-230. 3. Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take the denoted general education courses. 3. Potential Certifications Upon Completion of Course Eligible for Certification Test ACC 152 Quickbooks Certified User 2015-16 | 19 Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) A45110 Purpose The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the N
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Full Text | ' Robeson Community College 2015- 2016 Catal og & Handbook ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016 FALL SEMESTER 2015 Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 24 ..........................................Fall Early Registration (Returning Students) Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6 ................................................Drop Add Tuesday, August 13....................................................................................Convocation Monday, August 17....................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins Monday, September 7....................................................................Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 15.....................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session Monday, September 21 ..........................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Semester Tuesday, September 29 ..................Deadline to Finish Summer Session Incompletes Friday, October 9 ......................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester Monday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 13............Fall Break and/or Make-Up Days Friday, October 16.........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester Tuesday, October 27 ................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Fall Semester Friday, November 6..................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Twelve Week Session Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25....................Academic Advising, Spring Semester 2016 Wednesday, November 18.........................................Spring Registration, No Classes Friday, November 20...............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the Second Mini Semester Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27 ...................Thanksgiving Holidays (Classes end at 3 pm on November 25) Monday, November 30.......................................................................Classes Resume Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 11...Spring Semester Early Registration Payment Period Monday, December 14...................................................Day and Evening Classes End SPRING SEMESTER 2016 Monday, November 9 – Wednesday, November 25.......................Spring Semester, Advising/Registration Tuesday, January 5..........................................................Drop/Add/Late Registration Thursday, January 7 ..................................Classes Begin, First Mini Semester Begins Monday, January 18 ...................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Friday, February 5...........................................Classes Begin for Twelve Week Session Thursday, February 11.............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Semester Thursday, February 19.....................Last Day to Complete Fall Semester Incompletes Wednesday, March 2................................................Classes End, First Mini Semester Monday, March 7..........................................Classes Begin for Second Mini Semester Wednesday, March 16 .............................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Spring Semester Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1.....................Spring Break and/or Make Up Days Monday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 29.........................Easter Holidays for Faculty, Staff and Students Monday, April 4.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Twelve Week Session Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 22 ............................Academic Advising for Fall and Summer Semester Friday, April 15.........................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for Second Mini Semester Thursday, April 21......................................Summer and Fall Registration, No Classes Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 ..................Summer Semester Early Payment Period Friday, May 6 .................................................................Day and Evening Classes End Thursday, May 12.........................................................................................Rehearsal Thursday, May 12 .....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium) SUMMER SEMESTER, 2016 Monday, May 23..............................................................Late Registration, Drop/Add Tuesday, May 24.....................................................................................Classes Begin (Regular, First Mini, and 8-week Session Begins) Wednesday, May 30..................................................................Memorial Day Holiday Thursday, June 9......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the First Mini Session Monday, June 20......................................................................First Mini Session Ends Thursday, June 23 ...........................................................Second Mini Session Begins Tuesday, June 28..........................Last Day to Drop 8-Week Session Without Penalty Monday, July 4..................................................................Independence Day Holiday Thursday, July 7 .............................Last Day to Complete Spring Session Incompletes Monday, July 11 .......................................................Last Day to Drop a Class Without Penalty for the Second Mini Session Wednesday, July 20.......................Second Mini Session Ends & Regular Session Ends Tuesday, August 2 ....................Commencement (11:00 am) (A.D. Lewis Auditorium) Note: Courses in the summer session are offered in the following f ormats: 8-week and 4-week sessions.ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5160 Fayetteville Road Post Office Box 1420 Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax: (910) 272-3328 Web Address: www.robeson.edu Catalog & Student Handbook 2015-2016 Volume XLVI Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. RCC is also accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology, National Association for the Education of Young Children and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin. Robeson Community College publishes this catalog and student handbook in order to provide students and others with information about the College and its programs. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between student and RCC. The College reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students.II | 2015-16 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Along with Robeson Community College trustees, faculty, and staff, I welcome you to our campus. While moving around campus, you will find people and resources to help you with your studies. Our faculty plan interesting classes and set up challenging laboratory and simulation experiences for students. The Library Learning Resource Center provides research materials in hard copy and on line, and also has assistive technology and Internet access. The Tutoring Center instructors can make appointments to help you one-on-one with most any course you are taking. Our full service book store stocks required books and materials and also has clothing and fun items with the college logo. If you want to transfer later on to a university, stop in to the University Transfer Advising Center. There are professionals to help with registration, career exploration, academic planning, and financial aid. And, our Foundation Office works with the Financial Aid Office to provide scholarships to many students. Maybe you are visiting us via our website, or taking courses on the Internet, and our new website as well as the MyRCC site are chock full of important information, but please call the campus if you need further assistance, and keep in touch with your faculty through the MOODLE course sites. Some of you might be sitting in classes at our COMtech site, or taking continuing education for law enforcement work at the Law Enforcement Training Center on Commerce Avenue, or practicing life-saving fire and rescue techniques at the Emergency Services Training Center. The college offers some continuing education and College Career Readiness programs (including high school equivalency) at locations throughout the county. Further we provide customized training to employees on-site at many local industries as well as individual counseling for small business entrepreneurs. We want to help as many people to gain education fro professional and personal development. You have come to the right place to Connect to Your Future. Sincerely, Pamela Hilbert, Ed. D. President DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE Inquires concerning aspects of the College’s operations and policies should be addressed to the officials listed below: For Information About: Write To: Admissions..........................................................................................................................................................Director, Admissions/Enrollment Services Business Operations..........................................................................................................................................................Vice President, Business Services Career Services....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services Continuing Education...............................................................................................................................................Vice President, Continuing Education Counseling.......................................................................................................................................................... Director, Counseling and Career Services Curriculum Programs................................................................................................................................Assistant Vice President, Educational Services Financial Aid............................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid General Matters............................................................................................................................................................................................................ President Services for Students with Disabilities....................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services Job Placement.....................................................................................................................................................Director, Counseling and Career Services Resource Services..................................................................................................................................................................... Director, Learning Resources Student Activities....................................................................................................................................................................................................SGA Advisor Student Transcripts.......................................................................................................................................................................................................Registrar Testing............................................................................................................................................................... Counselor, Counseling and Career Services Veterans Affairs......................................................................................................................................................................................Director, Financial Aid Address inquiries to: Robeson Community College • Post Office Box 1420 • Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 Phone: (910) 272-3700 • Fax No.: (910) 272-3328 • Web Address: www.robeson.edu Dr. Pamela Hilbert President 2015-16 | III TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar 2015-2016................................................Inside Cover GENERAL INFORMATION The Campus.........................................................................................................1 Campus Visits......................................................................................................1 History of the College.......................................................................................1 The Community College System..................................................................1 Accreditation.......................................................................................................2 Mission Statement.............................................................................................2 Strategic Plan 2014-2019..................................................................................3 Policy................................................................................................................3 Performance Measures and Standards......................................................5 GOVERNANCE.................................................................................................7 PROGRAMS OF STUDY..............................................................................8 Academic Programs Offered...................................................................8 UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES.....................................................9 University Transfer Programs.......................................................................10 Degree Programs.......................................................................................10 Associate in Arts...............................................................................................11 Associate in Science........................................................................................15 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES...............................17 Accounting.........................................................................................................18 Associate Degree Nursing.............................................................................19 Baking and Pastry............................................................................................21 Business Administration............................................................................... 22 Computer Information Technology......................................................... 23 Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 24 Culinary Arts...................................................................................................... 25 Early Childhood Associate........................................................................... 26 Electrical Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 28 Emergency Medical Science....................................................................... 30 Industrial Systems Technology/Bridge.................................................... 34 Medical Office Administration................................................................... 36 Office Administration.................................................................................... 37 Radiography...................................................................................................... 38 Respiratory Therapy....................................................................................... 40 PreHealth-Associate Degree Nursing Preparation............................. 42 PreHealth-Emergency Medical Science Preparation......................... 43 PreHealth-Practical Nursing Preparation...............................................44 PreHealth-Radiography Preparation....................................................... 45 PreHealth-Respiratory Therapy Preparation......................................... 46 PreHealth-Surgical Technology Preparation..........................................47 Associate in General Education................................................................. 48 General Occupational Technology........................................................... 48 DIPLOMAS...................................................................................................... 49 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology............... 50 Cosmetology......................................................................................................51 Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 52 Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 53 Practical Nursing............................................................................................. 54 Surgical Technology....................................................................................... 56 Therapeutic and Diagnostice Services.................................................... 58 Nurse Aide................................................................................................... 58 Welding Technology...................................................................................... 59 CERTIFICATES................................................................................................61 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.....................61 AC Heating and Refrigeration Introduction....................................61 AC Installation and Maintenance.........................................................61 AC Control Systems.................................................................................. 62 Basic Law Enforcement Training................................................................ 62 Basic Office Administration......................................................................... 63 Bookkeeping..................................................................................................... 63 Business Foundations.................................................................................... 64 Criminal Justice Technology....................................................................... 64 Corrections Essentials............................................................................. 64 Court Foundations................................................................................... 65 Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement................................ 65 Customer Service............................................................................................ 66 Electrical Systems Technology................................................................... 66 Electrical Installation and Maintenance........................................... 66 Wire Installer I............................................................................................ 67 Wire Installer II........................................................................................... 67 Industrial Systems Technology.................................................................. 67 Machine Shop-CNC Operator.............................................................. 67 Mechanical Procedures I........................................................................ 68 Mechanical Procedures II....................................................................... 68 Programmable Logic Controller......................................................... 68 Information Technology Fundamentals................................................. 69 Medical Office Administration................................................................... 70 Microsoft Office............................................................................................... 70 Nurse Aide......................................................................................................... 70 Welding............................................................................................................... 71 CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE.................................................... 72 College Transfer Pathway............................................................................. 73 Career Technical Education Pathway....................................................... 73 Student Application Procedures................................................................74 Pathways............................................................................................................ 75 Nurse Aide Career Technical Education........................................... 75 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration.......................................76 Business Administration.........................................................................76 Career & College Promise (AA)............................................................ 77 Career & College Promise (AS)............................................................. 79 Computer Information Technology....................................................81 Criminal Justice Technology..................................................................81 Culinary Arts............................................................................................... 82 Early Childhood Associate..................................................................... 82 Electrical Systems Technology............................................................ 83 Industrial Systems.................................................................................... 83 PRE-COLLEGE (DEVELOPMENTAL) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................ 84 Pre-College (Developmental) Program.................................................. 85 Placement.......................................................................................................... 85 Exit Criteria for all Pre-College (Developmental) Courses............... 85 Class Attendance............................................................................................. 85 IV | 2015-16 Pre-College Courses....................................................................................... 85 Pre-College (Developmental) Courses.................................................... 86 Developmental Reading and English Courses..................................... 86 Developmental Mathematics (DMS) Shell Courses............................ 86 MAT-050 Basic Math Skills............................................................................ 86 Algebra for Precalculus (DMA-065).......................................................... 86 Pre-College Chemistry Course................................................................... 86 CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS....................................... 87 ADMISSIONS POLICY............................................................................ 132 General Admission Requirements.......................................................... 132 Retest Policy.................................................................................................... 133 Health Sciences Admission Policy........................................................... 134 Health Science Programs-Essential Function Needed for Completing Health Science Programs............................................ 134 Policy Using High School Transcript GPA and/or Standardized Test Scores for Placement........................................ 135 Multiple Measures for Placement Policy.............................................. 135 Foreign Student Admission and Transfer Credit................................ 136 Special Credit Students............................................................................... 136 Notification of Acceptance........................................................................ 136 Credit by Examination................................................................................. 136 Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 136 General Readmission Policies................................................................... 137 Health Science Readmission Policy........................................................ 137 Student Right-to-Know............................................................................... 137 STUDENT FINANCES.............................................................................. 138 Residency Requirements............................................................................ 138 Tuition ............................................................................................................... 138 Breakage Fee.................................................................................................. 138 Graduation....................................................................................................... 138 Institutional Indebtedness......................................................................... 138 Personnel in the Armed Services............................................................ 138 Laboratory Fees............................................................................................. 138 Student Activity Fee..................................................................................... 139 Pre-College (DMS-003 and DRE-097).................................................... 139 Campus Access and Security Fee............................................................ 139 Technology Fee.............................................................................................. 139 Transcript Service Fee.................................................................................. 139 Student Insurance......................................................................................... 139 Textbooks........................................................................................................ 139 Refund Policy.................................................................................................. 139 Tuition Refunds..............................................................................................140 Self Supporting Courses.............................................................................140 Military Tuition Refund................................................................................140 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE..................................................................... 141 Return of Title IV Policy............................................................................... 141 Grants ............................................................................................................... 141 Employment (Federal Work-Study Program)...................................... 142 Scholarships.................................................................................................... 142 RCC Foundation Scholarships.................................................................. 142 Scholarship Loans...................................................................................148 Other Programs.............................................................................................148 Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 149 CAMPUS SERVICES................................................................................. 151 Academic Advising....................................................................................... 151 Bookstore......................................................................................................... 151 Business Office............................................................................................... 151 Returned Check Policy.......................................................................... 151 Campus Security........................................................................................... 151 Counseling and Career Services.............................................................. 151 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program..... 152 Drug and Alcohol Policy...................................................................... 152 AIDS Awareness...................................................................................... 152 Health Services........................................................................................ 153 Housing...................................................................................................... 153 Disability Services......................................................................................... 153 Division of Learning Resource Services................................................ 154 Anne Moss Biggs Library..................................................................... 154 Media Services......................................................................................... 155 Student Orientation..................................................................................... 155 Student Services............................................................................................ 155 Tutorial Services (The Learning Center).................................................. 156 Veterans Services.......................................................................................... 156 Voter Registration Assistance................................................................... 156 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................ 156 Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy................................... 156 Patent and Copyright Policy............................................................... 156 Academic Expectations.............................................................................. 157 Student Expectations of Faculty....................................................... 157 Faculty Expectations of Students..................................................... 157 Attendance Policy and Procedures........................................................ 157 Tardies......................................................................................................... 158 Noncontinuous Enrollment................................................................ 158 Computing Grade Point Average............................................................ 158 Credit by Examination................................................................................. 159 Credit by Transfer.......................................................................................... 159 New Students........................................................................................... 159 Non-Traditional and Prior Learning Credits.........................................160 CLEP/AP Credit.........................................................................................160 Community Service Credit..................................................................160 Military Credits........................................................................................160 Continuing Education to Curriculum Non-Course Credits......160 Certification Credits...............................................................................160 Prior Learning Assessment..................................................................160 Auditing Courses........................................................................................... 161 DISTANCE LEARNING............................................................................ 162 Distance Learning Education Grading System................................... 162 Proctor Policy.................................................................................................. 162 State Authorization and Distance Learning........................................ 162 How is RCC responding to this mandate....................................... 162 Institutional Contact Information........................................................... 163 State Contact Information......................................................................... 163 Grade Appeal Process.................................................................................. 163 Grading System.............................................................................................. 165 Grade Reports.......................................................................................... 165 Records of Progress............................................................................... 165 Grading System....................................................................................... 165 2015-16 | V Health Sciences, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, and Radiography Program................................................................. 165 Grading System-Health Science Program............................................ 165 (Respiratory Therapy and EMS) Repeating Course Work..............................................................................166 Program (Curriculum) Change Procedures..........................................166 Program Completion Requirements......................................................166 Educational Records.....................................................................................166 Enrollment and Degree Verification-National Student Clearinghouse..........................................................................................166 Location of Student’s Education Records......................................168 Refund Policy..................................................................................................168 Forms ............................................................................................................... 169 Transcript Release Form....................................................................... 169 Request to Inspect and Review Education Records.................. 170 Student Request for Formal Hearing.............................................. 171 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES.................................. 172 Registration Information............................................................................ 172 Change of Name, Address and/or Social Security Number.... 172 Contact/Credit Hours............................................................................ 172 Drop/Add Procedures and Withdrawals........................................ 172 Department of Education Unofficial Withdrawal Policy.......... 172 Financial Obligations............................................................................. 172 Semester System.................................................................................... 172 Section Changes..................................................................................... 173 Transfer Information.................................................................................... 173 Transfer Agreements............................................................................. 173 Transfer to Other Colleges.................................................................. 173 Academic Progress....................................................................................... 173 Standards of Acceptable Academic Progress.............................. 173 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy................ 173 Minimum GPA.......................................................................................... 173 Completion of Degree within a Maximum Number of Credit Hours.............................................................................................. 173 Minimum Semester Credit Hour Completion Rate Requirement............................................................................................. 173 Financial Aid Probation........................................................................ 173 Dropping Classes/Withdrawal from Classes for Financial Aid Purposes..............................................................................................174 Academic Probation/Suspension......................................................174 Graduation....................................................................................................... 175 Criteria for Graduating with Honors................................................ 175 Graduation Requirements................................................................... 175 Diplomas/Marshals................................................................................ 175 Honors........................................................................................................ 175 Criteria for President’s List, Honor’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society............. 175 STUDENT ACTIVITIES............................................................................ 177 Student Government................................................................................... 177 Student Publications.................................................................................... 177 Athletics............................................................................................................ 177 Special Events................................................................................................. 177 Student Government Association Scholarship.................................. 177 Alumni Affairs................................................................................................. 177 Campus Communication........................................................................... 178 Emergency Notification.............................................................................. 178 Lost and Found.............................................................................................. 178 School Colors.................................................................................................. 178 Student Government Constitution......................................................... 178 STUDENT CONDUCT.............................................................................. 181 Policies Governing Student Misconduct.............................................. 181 Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................... 181 Student Code of Conduct Due Process................................................. 183 Enforcement............................................................................................. 183 Conference Notification/Guidelines................................................184 Campus Standards Committee.........................................................184 Appeal Procedure................................................................................... 185 Academic Honor Code................................................................................ 185 Academic Honor Code Process.........................................................186 Procedure for Student Academic Dishonesty..............................186 Penalties...........................................................................................................186 GENERAL/CAMPUS POLICIES..........................................................188 General..............................................................................................................188 AIDS Policy.......................................................................................................188 Campus Law Enforcement/Campus Security.....................................188 Access to Campus Facilities.................................................................188 Accessibility During Closed Hours...................................................188 Criminal Activity Reporting................................................................189 Dress Code.......................................................................................................189 Drug and Alcohol Policy.............................................................................189 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program............ 189 Evacuation Instructions..............................................................................189 General Student Complaint Policy.........................................................190 Resolution Procedures................................................................................190 Hearing Option..............................................................................................190 General Principles......................................................................................... 191 Student Grievance Procedure.................................................................. 191 Hazardous Chemicals.................................................................................. 191 I.D. Cards........................................................................................................... 191 Internet and Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy............... 191 Network Mission..................................................................................... 191 Definition of User.................................................................................... 191 Privacy Rights and Security................................................................ 192 Prohibited Use......................................................................................... 192 Personal Safety of Users....................................................................... 193 Virus Protection....................................................................................... 193 Security Awareness................................................................................ 193 Username and Password..................................................................... 193 Network Security.................................................................................... 193 Access......................................................................................................... 193 Remote Access......................................................................................... 193 Technology Hardware and Software Procurement...................194 Student Information System..............................................................194 Telephone System and Voice-Mail...................................................194 Blogs, Online Journals and Social Networking Sites.................194 Violation of this Policy..........................................................................194 Inclement Weather Policy..........................................................................194 VI | 2015-16 Library Systems.............................................................................................. 195 Nondiscrimination Policy........................................................................... 195 Parking.............................................................................................................. 195 Handicapped Parking..................................................................................196 Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students........................................196 Robeson Community College Logo.......................................................196 Smoking, Eating, Drinking and Radios..................................................196 Visitors............................................................................................................... 197 COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS............................................. 198 General Overview......................................................................................... 198 Adult Basic Education (ABE)...................................................................... 198 Family Literacy Education (Family Lit)................................................... 198 Adult Basic Education Transition (ABET)...............................................199 English as a Second Language (ESL)......................................................199 Adult High School Program (AHS)..........................................................199 High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE)..............................................199 ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION....................................200 Continuing Education Calendar..............................................................200 General Information.....................................................................................200 Class Schedule and Enrollment.........................................................200 Admission..................................................................................................200 Fees and Insurance................................................................................200 Campus Access/Security Fee..............................................................201 Attendance...............................................................................................201 Certificates................................................................................................201 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).................................................201 Additional Courses.................................................................................201 Occupational Extension..............................................................................201 Student Population................................................................................201 Types of Courses Offered.....................................................................201 Course Length, Cost and Location...................................................201 Licensing Preparation Courses..........................................................201 Automotive......................................................................................................202 Vehicle Safety Inspection....................................................................202 Barber Program..............................................................................................202 Medical Assisting...........................................................................................202 NCCER Core Curriculum..............................................................................202 Notary Public Education.............................................................................202 Pharmacy Technician...................................................................................202 Food Service Sanitation..............................................................................202 Construction and Industrial Training.....................................................202 Occupational Extension Courses.............................................................203 Electronic Medical Health Records..................................................203 Hippa Compliance (On-line)...............................................................203 Human Anatomy & Physiology, I or II (On-line)...........................203 Medical Terminology............................................................................203 Medical Transcription (On-line).........................................................203 Computer Education....................................................................................203 Introduction to PC’s/Windows 7 & Windows 8............................203 Microsoft Excel........................................................................................203 Accounting................................................................................................203 Web Page Creation & Web Graphics...............................................203 Customized Training Program..................................................................203 Fast Track Maintenance Program............................................................204 Course Information................................................................................204 Program Design......................................................................................204 Program Length and Location.................................................................204 Student Population................................................................................204 Cost to Industry.......................................................................................204 Small Business Center..................................................................................204 Workshops and Seminars....................................................................204 Counseling/Referral...............................................................................205 Resources Center....................................................................................205 Co-Sponsorship.......................................................................................205 Continuing Education...........................................................................205 Starting a Small Business.....................................................................205 Buying and Selling a Small Business................................................205 Credit and Collections..........................................................................205 Customer Relations................................................................................205 Inventory and Control...........................................................................205 Labor Laws and Regulations..............................................................205 Marketing and Advertising.................................................................205 Money Management.............................................................................205 REAL.............................................................................................................205 Recordkeeping........................................................................................205 Other Small Business Management Courses................................205 Industrial/Business/Community Linkages.....................................205 Human Resources Development............................................................206 Basic Computer Skills............................................................................206 Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)...................................................206 Internet KeyTrain Lab............................................................................206 Pathways to Professional Administrative Assistant...................206 Child Care Provider Training...............................................................206 Succeeding in the Banking Industry...............................................206 WorkKeys...................................................................................................206 BioAg...........................................................................................................207 Community Outreach...........................................................................207 Customized Resources..........................................................................207 Industry Partners....................................................................................207 Return on Investment...........................................................................207 World Class Training..............................................................................207 Emergency Services Training....................................................................207 Emergency Medical Technician.........................................................207 EMT-Paramedic Course........................................................................207 Health Related Training........................................................................207 Nurse Aide I or II......................................................................................207 Fire Service Training..............................................................................208 Rescue Technician Certification Training.......................................208 Driver Operations Training..................................................................209 Hazardous Materials Certification....................................................209 Basic Law Enforcement Training.......................................................209 Detention Officer (Jailer) Certification Course.............................209 Community Services Education...............................................................209 Community Services Education Course Descriptions..................... 210 Pottery, Wine Making, and Motorcycle Rider Course- Beginning.................................................................................................. 210 FACULTY & STAFF.....................................................................................211 2015-16 | VII Building 1: Biology Lab, Welding, General Classroom Building 2: Administration, Business Office, Campus Security, Institutional Services, Instruction & Support Services, President’s Office Building 3: College and Career Readiness (Basic Skills), Cosmetology, Faculty Offices Building 4: Faculty Offices, Anne Moss Biggs Library, Media Services, Open Computer Lab Building 5: Curriculum Administration, Faculty Offices Building 6: Physical Plant Operations Building 7: General Classrooms, Science Labs, Faculty Offices Building 8: General Classrooms, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Lab, Faculty Offices Building 9: AC, Heating & Refrigeration, Adult High School, Bookstore, Electrical Systems Technology, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Tiered Lecture/Demo Room Building 10: Institutional Storage Facility Building 11: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Criminal Justice, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms Building 12: Adult Basic Education, Adult Basic Education Transitions, Advanced Manufacturing Labs, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Industrial Systems Technology, English as a Second Language Building 13: Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center, Admissions, Vending, Computer Services, Counseling, Disability Services, University Transfer Center, Financial Aid, Records & Registration, Student Government, Student Lounge Building 14: 1st Floor: Business Programs, Culinary Arts Dining Room, Culinary Technology, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Smart Classroom, Pearson Vue Testing Center, Pottery, Print Shop, RCC Foundation, Inc. 2nd Floor: Business Programs, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, The Learning Center (TLC) Building 15: Auditorium, Board Room Building 17: 1st Floor Conference Room, Emergency Services Education, Faculty Offices, General Classrooms, Lecture Room, Open Computer Lab, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy 2nd Floor Emergency Medical Science, Faculty Offices, Simulation and Cooperation Training, Nursing, Nurse Aide, Surgical Technology Building 18: CE Administration, Conference Rooms, General Classrooms, Human Resources Development, Industry Services, Occupational Extension/Community Services, Small Business Center Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17 BUILDING DIRECTORY Callboxes are located throughout the campus in the event of an emergency. Handicapped parking spaces in all lotsEmergency call boxes placed at strategic locations around campusVideo security surveillanceVisitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14, in front of building 17VROBESONCOMMUNITY COLLEGEStudy The PossibilitiesTMRCC I-95Exit #22301Rose GardenDawn DriveLumberton & Interstate 95St. PaulsNorth17129111084561273131415181162015-16 | IX AC/Heating & Refrigeration..................................Building 9 A.D. Lewis Auditorium........................................ Building 15 Administration.......................................................Building 2 Admissions......................................................... Building 13 Adult Basic Education......................................... Building 12 Adult Basic Education Transitions...................... Building 12 Adult High School.................................................Building 9 Campus Security..................................................Building 2 Computer Services............................................. Building 13 College and Career Readiness............................ Building 3 Basic Law Enforcement Training........................ Building 11 BB&T Conference Center................................... Building 18 Board Room....................................................... Building 15 Bookstore.............................................................Building 9 Business Programs.................. Building 14, 1st & 2nd Floor Business Office....................................................Building 2 Campbell Soup Conference Room..................... Building 18 Conference Room...............................Building 17, 1st Floor Continuing Education Labs................................. Building 12 Cosmetology......................................................... Building 3 Counseling.......................................................... Building 13 Crimninal Justice................................................ Building 11 Culinary Arts Dining Room..................Building 14, 1st Floor Culinary Arts........................................Building 14, 1st Floor Curriculum Administration.....................................Building 5 Disability Services.............................................. Building 13 Early Childhood....................................................Building 8 Early Childhood Lab.............................................Building 8 Educational Services............................................Building 5 Electrical Systems Technology.............................Building 9 Emergency Medical Personnel........................... Building 17 Emergency Medical Science..............Building 17, 2nd Floor Emergency Services Education.......................... Building 17 English as a Second Language.......................... Building 12 Faculty Offices......Buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 Financial Aid....................................................... Building 13 Honors College....................................Building 4, 2nd Floor RCC Foundation, Inc...........................Building 14, 1st Floor Fred G. Williams Jr. Student Center................... Building 13 General Classrooms.... Buildings 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 HRD....................................................................Building 18 Industrial Labs....................................................Building 12 Industrial Systems Technology...........................Building 12 Institutional Services.............................................Building 2 Institutional Storage Facility................................Building 10 Instruction & Support Services.............................Building 2 The Learning Center..........................Building 14, 2nd Floor Anne Moss Biggs Library......................................Building 4 Literacy Education................................................Building 3 Lumbee Guaranty Bank Conference Room........Building 18 Media Services...........Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4 Metzger Conference Room.................................Building 18 Nursing.............................................. Building 17, 2nd Floor Nurse Aide......................................... Building 17, 2nd Floor Open Computer Lab...Anne Moss Biggs Library, Building 4 Physical Plant Operations.....................................Building 6 Pottery................................................ Building 14, 1st Floor Print Shop........................................... Building 14, 1st Floor Radiography........................................Building 17, 1st Floor Records & Registration....................................... Building 13 Respiratory Therapy............................Building 17, 1st Floor Science Labs.................................................. Buildings 1, 7 Simulation and Cooperation Training..................Building 17 Small Business Center.......................................Building 18 Smart Classroom................................ Building 14, 1st Floor Student Government........................................... Building 13 Student Lounge.................................................. Building 13 Surgical Technology.......................... Building 17, 2nd Floor Testing Center..................................................... Building 13 Tiered Lecture/Demo Room.................................Building 9 The Learning Center (TLC)................Building 14, 2nd Floor Tutorial Services................................Building 14, 2nd Floor University Transfer Center.................................. Building 13 Welding.................................................................Building 1 Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development Center.................................................................Building 18 Note: Visitor parking located in front of buildings 1 & 2, between buildings 3 & 14 and in front of building 17 CAMPUS DIRECTORY X | 2015-16 This page has been intentionally left blank.2015-16 | 1 General Information The Campus Robeson Community College is located at the intersection of US 301 and Interstate 95 (Exit 22) in Lumberton making it one of the most visible institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. Millions of tourists each year travel I-95, catching more than a glimpse of the attractive landscape that makes up the 127 acre campus. The College also has a 20-acre Emergency Services Training Center located southeast of Lumberton on Highway 72, at the Progress Energy Weatherspoon Power Plant. Campus facilities occupy more than 227,665 square feet in classrooms, offices, and laboratories. Campus Visits Visitors to Robeson Community College are welcome. Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To arrange a guided tour of our campus, please contact the Admissions Office at 910-272-3356. History of the College The community college movement expanded into Robeson County with the establishment of an extension unit of a nearby technical institute in 1965. The unit was established at the Barker Ten-Mile Elementary School seven miles north of Lumberton. Twenty full-time curriculum students enrolled the first year. When the College became independent of Fayetteville Technical Institute three years later, it was named Robeson Technical Institute, and a local Board of Trustees comprised of eight members was appointed. Two more name changes have taken place since that time to its present name of Robeson Community College. However, the College remains committed to serving all sectors of the county with vocational, technical, college transfer, and continuing education programs. Three building phases beginning in 1972 and finishing in 1988 made the RCC Campus a 188,662 square-foot facility, which now houses over $2 million in equipment and 23 curriculum programs, along with a variety of continuing education programs. In the summer of 1995, the construction of the Emergency Services Training Center began. This center is located southeast of Lumberton Highway 72 at the Carolina Power and Light Weatherspoon Power Plant. Dedication for the facility was held on April 13, 1997. It supports the disciplines of law enforcement, rescue, and firefighting. It is a state-of-the-art facility which allows the College to expand its training opportunities and provide the highest level of quality in each of the courses taught in these occupations. Robeson Community College’s 30th year was a monumental one. During 1995-96, the College celebrated its Diamond Anniversary and the many partnerships throughout the county and state which have contributed to its success. The College Transfer program replaced the General Education program in curriculum in 1997, opening up many more educational opportunities for RCC students who choose to further their education through one of the state’s universities. In 2004, the College completed its Continuing Education facility at COMtech. This 18,000 square foot facility houses various continuing education programs including Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory Education, occupational extension, and business and industry training courses. In 2005, renovations were completed to Building 9 on the College’s main campus. State-of-the-art labs were completed to support the College’s Electrical/Electronics Program as well as upgrades to various parts of the building. A new bookstore was completed and is located in the renovated facility. In the spring of 2006, a new state-of-the-art Health Science Building was completed. This 39,013 square foot facility houses the College’s Health Science programs and medical programs operated through the College’s Continuing Education division. With the addition of this facility, this brings the College’s total facility square footage at its main campus to 227,665. Commitment of RCC to its students and the citizenry of Robeson County was seen with the excellent reports of various auditing agencies in the state. There are currently 190 carefully selected full-time RCC employees who now serve RCC, which represents a figure 30 times as many as when the College first opened its doors in 1965 with six full-time employees. Another 370 part-time personnel teach and provide services to the student body on an annual basis. The Community College System Robeson Community College is one of 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. Most of the development of the present day system occurred as a result of the formation of Industrial Education Centers in the 1950’s, established to help give North Carolina the skills needed to move from working on the farm to working in industry. 2 | 2015-16 The passage of the Community College Act in 1963 created today’s system. The system, the third largest in the United States, is made up of community colleges, technical colleges, and technical institutions. Although the names differ, the goals are principally the same; job training. Accreditation Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution. Robeson Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Robeson Community College. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is a regional accrediting agency whose mission is to: “assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions”. To learn more about the College’s accreditation status with SACSCOC or to find out more about the accreditation process, please visit the SACSCOC website (http://www. sacscoc.org). Any questions concerning the accreditation of Robeson Community College may be made directly to the College or to SACSCOC. The College’s Vice-President of Instruction and Support Services coordinates all College related SACSCOC activities. For procedures for filing a complaint against the College, a student is advised to follow SACSCOC complaint policies. You may access the policy and procedures, as well as the steps to file a complaint at http://www.sacscoc.org/ pdf/081705/complaintpolicy.pdf. Prior to filing a complaint, please thoroughly read the policies and procedures established by the Commission. The complaint policy does not address issues related to “individual matters of admission, grades, granting or transferability of credits, application of academic policies, fees or other financial matters, disciplinary matters or other contractual rights and obligations”, but has been established to address only significant non-compliance with the SACSCOC accreditation standards, policies or procedures. In order to file a complaint, students must adhere to SACSCOC published complaint policies. As stated in the “Complaint Procedures Against the Commission or its Accredited Institutions”. The Commission expects individuals to attempt to resolve the issue through all means available to the complainant, including following the institutions own published grievance procedures, before submitting a complaint to the Commission. Therefore, the Commissions usual practice is not to consider a complaint that is currently in administrative proceedings, including institutional proceedings, or in litigation. However, if there is substantial, credible evidence that indicates systemic problems with an accredited institution, the Commission may, at its discretion, choose to proceed with the review. To file a complaint, the student must complete the Commission’s Complaint Form and send two print copies to the President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097. RCC is also accredited by: • The North Carolina Board of Nursing • Commission on Accreditation of Health Science Education Programs • The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care • Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology • The North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) • The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Most programs offered by the College have been approved for the enrollment of eligible veterans. Mission Statement Robeson Community College is an open door, comprehensive, public community college committed to promoting lifelong learning opportunities to the diverse population of Robeson County and the surrounding region by offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Robeson Community College values excellence in teaching and learning. Offering affordable, accessible, and quality academic and student support programs, Robeson Community College accomplishes its mission through: • Transfer programs that prepare students for admission to four-year institutions in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. • Workforce programs that prepare students for employment in a career and assist in the development of a skilled regional workforce. • Pre-College courses that develop academic skills for students in preparation for their selected course of study. • College and career readiness programs that advance literacy and life management skills. • Adult and continuing education programs and services that foster personal, professional, and economic development. • Academic and student support services designed to assist students in achieving their education goals and career objectives. • Community outreach activities that contribute to the region’s social, economic, and public service opportunities. 2015-16 | 3 STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2019 Policy: It is the policy of Robeson Community College that an approved Strategic Plan be established by the Board of Trustees to guide the President and all employees in carrying out the mission of the College. Comments/Clarifications: I. Robeson Community College will Focus on Student Success A. Provide quality educational programs. 1. Develop new programs, update existing programs, terminate programs no longer needed. 2. Interact with business and community leaders to learn about current and future needs in program outcomes. 3. Facilitate professional development for current faculty and hiring of new faculty with qualifications best meeting the needs of the educational programs. B. Provide quality services to students and clients. 1. Develop new services, update existing services, terminate services no longer needed. 2. Interact with students and clients to learn what services are needed. 3. Facilitate professional development for current employees and hiring of new staff with qualifications best meeting the needs of the service areas. 4. Focus on student engagement through a variety of activities. 5. Expand funding resources and information on such resources for student scholarships in curriculum and continuing education programs. C. Seek new and expanded resources for materials, spaces, and personnel for provision of quality education and service programs. 1. Administration will work closely with the Board and Trustees and the Robeson Community College Foundation on resource development. 2. Network with government and private sources who can help with resource development. 3. Choose grant projects which best support the plans and programs of the college. 4. Continue growth of Alumni Association and other community partnerships to connect people with the college in positive ways. II. The College will Improve the Learning and Working Environment A. Plan for and implement technologies and equipment necessary for programs and services to remain current. 1. Plan infrastructures to support the newest technologies and equipment. 2. Provide professional development for faculty and staff to use new technologies and equipment effectively. B. Provide a safe, secure, and healthy campus. 1. Continually update safety and security policies and procedures for employees, students, clients, and visitors. 2. Focus on wellness of employees and students. 3. Provide professional development on issues helpful to a safe, secure, and healthy working and learning environment. 4. Review, revise and renew agreements with external agencies for safety support in the community (such as during disaster events). C. Administration will work with trustees to update and implement Facilities Master Plan. D. Communicate frequently and clearly with employees, students, clients and visitors via a variety of communication tools. E. Update policies, procedures, organizational structure, and position descriptions as needed to allow for effective and efficient work and service to the campus and community. III. The College will Grow and Improve Services and Outreach Throughout the County A. Develop an integrated and effective Marketing Plan. 1. Improve and expand uses of Website and Social Media as well as traditional marketing outlets. 2. Create an effective structure for collaborative marketing activities across the college. 3. Update the “brand” of the college. 4. Leverage special events, such as the college’s fiftieth anniversary, to create marketing and fund-raising opportunities. B. Provide excellent Customer Service to both internal and external customers. 1. Improve handling of initial and response communications with students/clients and potential students/clients. 2. Provide professional development on customer service skills. C. Provide support for development and promotion of off-campus, on-line, evening, and weekend courses. D. Improve planning and support of special events for campus and community. 1. Nurture partnerships which can bring people to campus while being of mutual benefit to the college and the partner organizations. 2. Update lighting and other equipment in the auditorium. 3. Provide good equipment along with personnel support for special events in any building in order to make a good impression on campus and community participants. 4 | 2015-16 IV. The College will Assess Outcomes of Programs and Services A. Increase the scope of the Institutional Effectiveness Office. 1. IE and Enrollment Management Director will partner closely to facilitate data collection, analysis, and dissemination to help with assessment and improvement of programs and services. 2. Continue IE Office leadership in documentation of outcomes, especially learning outcomes, in the database set up for this purpose. Make these documents accessible to the campus community. B. Administration will assess progress on this strategic plan and other college initiatives and keep the trustees and campus community informed. 1. Some items in the plan will be assigned to existing committees as appropriate. Special Task Teams will be formed for others. 2. The Executive Team will communicate with committees and Task Teams to monitor progress on the Strategic Plan. 3. The President will report semi-annually to the Board of Trustees on Strategic Plan progress. 2015-16 | 5 Robeson Community College Performance Measures for Student Success 2015 Report The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public on the performance of our 58 community colleges. In 1993, the State Board of Community Colleges began monitoring performance data on specific measures to ensure public accountability for programs and services. In 1998, the General Assembly directed the State Board to review past performance measures and define standards to ensure programs and services offered by community colleges in North Carolina were of sufficient quality. In 2010, President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance‐ based student success measures to go into effect in 2013. The Committee was led by two community college presidents, Dr. Dennis Massey of Pitt Community College and Dr. Molly Parkhill of Blue Ridge Community College. The Committee was comprised of college presidents, vice-presidents, faculty, and directors from a diverse group of colleges representing various areas of expertise. After a year of researching, drafting, and soliciting feedback from college faculty and staff on potential measures, the Committee formally presented the following eight measures to the State Board: • Basic Skills Student Progress • Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level English Courses • First Year Progression • Licensure and Certification Passing Rate • GED Diploma Passing Rate • Developmental Student Success Rate in College‐Level Math Courses • Curriculum Student Completion • College Transfer Performance In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were then submitted to the General Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5 of S.L. 2012-142. As the revised performance measures were being finalized, attention was turned to developing recommendations for incorporating performance into colleges’ regular formula budget allocations. In May 2012, President Ralls appointed a team of college presidents to a Performance Funding Committee to develop a performance funding model. This committee was led by State Board Chairman K. Ray Bailey and Garret Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College. One of the outcomes of this committee was the establishment of system-wide baseline and excellence levels for each measure. The committee recommended using consistent, statistically-defined levels to promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of the levels is a departure from the System’s historical use of “standards.” Based on three years of historical data (if available) for each measure, the baseline levels were set two standard deviations below the system mean, and the excellence levels were set one standard deviation above the system mean. These levels remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report. 6 | 2015-16 Robeson Community College Performance Measures & Standards 2015 Performance Summary PERFORMANCE MEASURES NCCCS BASELINE NCCCS GOAL NCCCS AVERAGE RCC’S PERFORMANCE 1. Basic Skills Student Progress 20.6 51.2 45.1 45.3 2. GED Diploma Passing Rate 49.3 82.0 79.4 94.6 3. Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses 45.2 74.9 62.4 51.0 4. Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses 47.5 75.4 63.6 54.4 5. First Year Progression 53.2 74.6 67.1 39.2 6. Curriculum Student Completion 28.6 45.6 43.4 34.9 7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rate 71.0 91.7 83.3 82.1 8. College Transfer Performance 71.2 93.8 87.7 94.2 2015-16 | 7 Governance State Board of Community Colleges Member Appointment Mr. Scott Shook, Chair................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Mr. Clyde Higgs, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Ms. Lisa Estep....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................House The Honorable Janet Cowell.......................................................................................................................................................................................... State Treasure The Honorable Dan Forest................................................................................................................................................................................................ Lt. Governor Mr. J. Wesley Fricks, III............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 5 Mr. Todd Johnson ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large Mr. Breeden Blackwell................................................................................................................................................................................................................At Large Mr. Wade Bryan “Bobby” Irwin, Jr........................................................................................................................................................................................... Region 2 Mr. Bill McBrayer.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ms. Janet K. Lowder................................................................................................................................................................................................ Albemarle – House Mr. Ernest C. Pearson................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Region 1 Mr. La’Quon A. Rogers..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor Dr. Samuel Powell........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... House Mr. Edward “Lynn” Raye.................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Dr. Darrell Saunders.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Mr. Scott Shook...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 6 Mr. James Rose...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Governor Mr. Clark Twiddy..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Senate Mr. Jerry Vaughn.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 4 Dr. Chandler Willis.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Region 1 North Carolina Community College System.............................................................................................................................George Fouts, Interim President Robeson Community College Board of Trustees Appointed by Robeson County Board of Commissioners Expiration of Term Sammy Cox, Chair..............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Paul D. McDowell...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Noah Woods........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 Audrey Hunt........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Appointed by Robeson County Board of Education Dr. Danny Stedman...........................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Emma L. Locklear...............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Shirley H. Stockton, Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 George McPhaul................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Appointed by Governor of North Carolina John W. Armstrong............................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2019 Sue C. Wester......................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2016 Linda Metzger....................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2017 Kyle Chavis..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................June 30, 2018 Robeson Community College Dr. Pamela T. Hilbert, President Secretary SGA President ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED University Transfer Degrees Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree Associate Degree in Applied Science Accounting Associate Degree Nursing Baking and Pastry Business Administration Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Associate Electrical Systems Technology Emergency Medical Science General Occupational Technology Industrial Systems Technology Medical Office Administration Office Administration Radiography Respiratory Therapy Diploma Programs Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Cosmetology Electrical Systems Technology Industrial Systems Technology Practical Nursing Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nurse Aide Welding Technology Certificate Programs Air Conditioning and Heating Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance Air Conditioning Control Systems Heating and Refrigeration Introduction Basic Office Administration Bookkeeping Business Foundations Basic Law Enforcement Training Criminal Justice Corrections Essentials Court Foundations Fundamental Principles of Law Enforcement Customer Service Electrical Systems Technology Electrical Installation & Maintenance Wire Installer I Wire Installer II Industrial Systems Technology Machine Shop-CNC Operator Mechanical Procedures I Mechanical Procedures II Programmable Logic Controller Information Technology Fundamentals Microsoft Office Nurse Aide Welding Technology Specialized Studies Pre-College (Developmental) The following programs are offered as online programs. Associate in Arts Degree Business Administration Criminal Justice Early Childhood Associate Career and College Promise Programs College Transfer Pathways College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science Career and Technical Education Pathways Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Business Administration Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Electrical Systems Technology Emergency Medical Science Industrial Systems Technology Nurse Aide Adult & Continuing Education Programs Barbering BioAg Education Community Services Education Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Services Education Fire Service Training Health Related Training Human Resources Development Industrial Maintenance Law Enforcement Training New and Expanding Industry Training Occupational Extension Small Business Center College & Career Readiness Adult Basic Education Adult High School Diploma Adult Basic Education Transition English as a Second Language Family Literacy High School Equivalency 8 | 2015-16 Programs of Study 2015-16 | 9 University Transfer Degrees This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s transfer degree programs. The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/. The University Transfer Programs include general education core with courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics that introduce content and skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. Robeson Community College’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. In addition to discipline specific content, these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however, curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows: Written Communication Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as mechanics, organization, language, and support. Critical Thinking Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in academic and real world situations. Quantitative Reasoning Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving. Upon completion of an AA or AS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to succeed in their academic and professional careers. 10 | 2015-16 UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degree Programs The University Transfer degree programs are designed for the person who wishes to transfer to a four-year institution. The programs consist of two components: (1) universal general education transfer component (UGETC), and (2) general education premajor courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/ behavioral sciences, and natural sciences, and mathematics. The educational plan leads to an Associate in Arts degree (AA) or an Associate in Science degree (AS). The Associate in Arts Program concentrates heavily on the humanities and social sciences; it is recommended for students who will continue into a Bachelor of Arts degree program. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students complete transfer courses based on their intended academic study plan, for a total of 60 semester hour credits. As an additional option for students, the Associate in Arts Program is offered as an online degree program. The Associate in Science Program concentrates heavily on the natural sciences and mathematics; it is recommended for students who will continue into a Bachelor of Science degree program. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students must take additional natural sciences, and mathematics transfer courses based on their specialized interests, for a total of 60-61 semester hour credits. The program of study for both the AA and AS programs provide opportunities for students to know the philosophy, literature, and art of their own culture and other cultures; to understand math and science; to communicate with others and develop a sense of community. Also, the program of study helps students achieve competencies in the following: reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers. Students in both programs are responsible for examining the requirements of the four-year university to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. Counselors and academic advisors are available to assist students in planning their programs accordingly. To ensure maximum transferability of credits, students should select a transfer major and preferred transfer university before completing 30 semester hours of credit. Both the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science programs require ACA 122 which assists students in identifying universities to which they may transfer and in the creation of an educational plan, two-year to four-year. The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities. Its objective is the smooth transfer of students. The CAA provides certain assurances to the transferring student; for example; it • Assures admission to one of the 16 UNC institutions (Transfer Assured Admissions Policy); • Enables NC community college graduates of two-year Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of the university of NC to transfer with junior status. To receive maximum benefit from the CAA, students may transfer as juniors if they follow these guidelines: • Earn an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in Science Degree. • Earn a grade of “C” or better in all CAA courses. • Earn an overall grade-point average of a “C” or a 2.0 at the time of transfer (course repeats will be included in the calculation). • Obtain acceptance at the UNC institution. If students elect not to obtain an associate degree, they may still transfer UGETC courses, provided that they have earned a “C”, earned an overall grade-point average of a “C,” and obtained acceptance. If students do not complete an associate degree (60 semester hours), receiving institutions will evaluate the transfer credits on a course-by-course basis; and students will come under general education requirements of the receiving institution. 2015-16 | 11 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Purpose The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Arts curriculum. UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (UGETC) English Composition............................................................................... (6 SHC) The following two English composition courses are required. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two different disciplines ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC) COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC) MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC) MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two different disciplines ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government (3 SHC) PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC) SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC) Mathematics ........................................................................................ (3 – 4 SHC) Select one course from the following: MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC) or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC) Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (4 SHC) Select 4 SHC from the following courses: BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) or CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) Required (31 – 32 SHC) 12 | 2015-16 ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS An additional 13-14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Math ................................................................................................................................................................................................. (4 SHC) Select one course from the following course (s): MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC) or MAT 171 Pre-calculus Algebra (4 SHC) Natural Sciences............................................................................................................................................................................ (4 SHC) Take PHY 110/110A: PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC) Additional General Education Courses ..................................................................................................................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC) ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament (3 SHC) REL 212 Intro to the New Testament (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC) SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC) Required (13 –14 SHC) Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued 2015-16 | 13 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Continued OTHER REQUIRED HOURS The following course is required: ACA 122 College Transfer Success.............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC) An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Physical Education Elective (s) .................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC) Select two courses from the following: PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC) Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC) Communication/Humanities and Fine Arts COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics - UGETC (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion - GEN-ED (3 SHC) ENG 242 British Literature II - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament -GEN-ED (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature - GEN-ED (3 SHC) REL 212 Intro to the New Testament - GEN-ED (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues - UGETC (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America - GEN-ED (3 SHC) Social and Behavioral Science ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II - UGETC (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics - UGETC (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government - UGETC (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family - GEN-ED (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II - UGETC (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems - GEN-ED (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I - UGETC (3 SHC) Mathematics CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED (3 SHC) MAT 172 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 152 Statistical Methods I - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 271 Calculus I - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 272 Calculus II - UGETC (4 SHC) Natural Sciences BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED (4 SHC) CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC (4 SHC) BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED (4 SHC) PHY 151 College Physics I - UGETC (4 SHC) CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC (4 SHC) PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC (4 SHC) Required (15 SHC) TOTAL (60 SHC) Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Required Semester Credit Hours UGETC 31-32 SHC Additonal General Educaiton 13-14 SHC Other Required Hours 15 SHC Total 60 SHC Students are responsible for examining the program major requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education Hours (13-14 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC) requirement should be based on the intended major and transfer university. 14 | 2015-16 Associate in Arts (AA) A10100 Premajor Nursing Purpose The Associate in Arts degree is a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses for students interested in pursuing a four year degree in Nursing (Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing - BSN). Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunites for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the comprehensive articulation agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs you are admitted to constituents institutions of the University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. The degree programs consist of two components: universal general education transfer components (UGETC) in general education pretty major courses in English composition, humanities/fine arts, social/ behavioral sciences and natural sciences/ mathematics. In addition, the degree program consists of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) general education courses required for competitive admission into RCC’s ADN program. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Students you are a “C” or higher in the UGETC courses may transferred those courses to be any four-year institution in North Carolina and meet the university’s lower division general education course requirements, subject to the following distribution limit: maximum of 6 hours in English composition, 9 hours and humanities/fine arts/communications, 9 hours in social/behavioral sciences, 8 hours in mathematics, any more hours in the natural sciences. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Arts Program. Program Curriculum Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs. First Semester (Fall) ACA 111 College Student Success 1 0 0 0 1 BIO 168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 0 0 4 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3 PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 0 3 CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 0 0 4 –– –– –– –– –– 12 11 3 0 15 Second Semester (Spring) BIO 169 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 0 0 4 CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 0 4 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines 3 0 0 0 3 PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 0 0 0 3 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 6 0 0 17 Third Semester (Fall) ENG 231 American Literature I 3 0 0 0 3 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 2 0 0 4 BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 0 4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 0 3 PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1 –– –– –– –– –– 13 5 6 0 15 Fourth Semester (Spring) MAT 152 Statistical Methods 3 2 0 0 4 SOC 210 General Scoiology 3 0 0 0 3 Social/Behovioral Science Elective 3 0 0 0 3 History Elective 3 0 0 0 3 PE Elective (Active) 1 0 0 0 1 –– –– –– –– –– 13 2 6 0 14 Total 60-61 Additional Curriculum Notes: 1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112. 2. The History electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132. 3. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competive process. Students interested in applying to RCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program, should take Nursing program general education courses as outlined in the first fall and first spring semester outlined above. Academic performance in program general education courses are evaluated for admission. 4. A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher is required for application into RCC’s Nursing Program. 5. Associate of Arts graduates who transfer to a BSN program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for a BSN program. 6. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competitve process. A point system is followed to evaluate health science program applications. Applicants earn points based upon academic performance, references and academic degrees. Point distribution is outlined on the health science program checklist, as well as on the program webpage. 2015-16 | 15 Purpose The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic computer use. Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in science programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Associate in Science curriculum. Associate in Science (AS) A10400 UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES/UGETC English Composition................................................................................ (6 SHC) The following two English composition courses are required. ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts ...................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines. ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC) COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC) ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC) MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC) MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC) PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) Social/Behavioral Sciences .................................................................... (6 SHC) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines. ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC) HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC) HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC) HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC) POL 120 American Government (3 SHC) PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC) SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC) Mathematics ............................................................................................. (8 SHC) Take MAT 171 and MAT 172 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC) and MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 SHC) Natural Sciences ...................................................................................... (8 SHC) Select one 8 SHC natural science course sequence from the following: CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) and CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4 SHC) OR BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC) and PHY 110 Conceptual Physics and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (4 SHC) Required (34 SHC) 16 | 2015-16 Associate in Science (AS) A10400 Continued ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Take PHY 151 and MAT 271 PHY 151 College Physics I (4 SHC) and MAT 271 Calculus I (4 SHC) Select one course from the following: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC) SOC 220 Social Problems (3 SHC) ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 SHC) ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC) SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC) REL 110 World Religion (3 SHC) ENG 241 British Literature II (3 SHC) REL 211 Intro to Old Testament (3 SHC) ENG 261 World Literature (3 SHC) REL 221 Religion in America (3 SHC) SOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3 SHC) Required (11 SHC) III. OTHER REQUIRED HOURS The following course is required: ACA 122 College Transfer Success .............................................................................................................................................. (1 SHC) An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Physical Education Elective (s)..................................................................................................................................................... (2 SHC) Select two courses from the following: PED 110 Fit and Well for Life - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 120 Walking for Fitness - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 117 Weight Training I - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 143 Volleyball – Beginning - PreMajor (1 SHC) PED 118 Weight Training II - PreMajor (1 SHC) Select 12 SHC from the following courses: .............................................................................................................................. (12 SHC) Select three courses from the Math, Natural Science or Communication Category: Mathematics and Natural Sciences BIO 120 Introductory Botany - GEN-ED (4 SHC) BIO 130 Introductory Zoology - GEN-ED (4 SHC) CHM 151 General Chemistry I - UGETC (4 SHC) CHM 152 General Chemistry II - UGETC (4 SHC) CIS 110 Intro to Computers - GEN-ED (3 SHC) MAT 152 Statistical Methods - UGETC (4 SHC) MAT 272 Calculus II - GEN-ED (4 SHC) PHY 152 College Physics II - UGETC (4 SHC) Communication COM 231 Public Speaking - UGETC (3 SHC) Required (11 SHC) TOTAL (60 - 61 SHC) Associate in Science (AS) Degree Required Semester Credit Hours UGETC 34 SHC Additonal General Educaiton 11 SHC Other Required Hours 15 SHC Total 60 SHC Students are responsible for examining the program major requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. The courses selected to meet the Additional General Education Hours (11 SHC) and other Required Hours (15 SHC) requirement should be based on the intended major and transfer university. 2015-16 | 17 Associate in Applied Science Degrees (AAS) This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s associate of applied science programs. The College’s programs are subject to change. For an updated list, please visit the College’s website at www.robeson.edu/. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training and range from 64 to 76 semester hour credits. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two years. All two-year degree programs at RCC comply with the program standards established by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). In addition to major course work, associate in applied science degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester hour credits of general education. RCC’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. Each AAS program at Robeson Community College (RCC) includes general education courses that introduce content and skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. In addition to discipline specific content, these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. For associate in applied science degree programs, the core encompasses 15 semester hours in the following areas: English, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics. Certain courses in associate degree programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field. Student competencies in general intellectual skills are introduced and assessed in general education courses; however, curriculum major courses also teach these skills embedded in program specific content. It is the reinforcement of these competencies across disciplines and in program specific courses that advance qualified students. Therefore, RCC will assess the extent to which students have obtained these competencies (SACS CS 3.5.1). The General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) are defined as follows: Written Communication Students will be able to communicate effectively following the conventions of standard written English in areas such as mechanics, organization, language, and support. Critical Thinking Students will be able to use cognitive skills necessary in application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in academic and real world situations. Quantitative Reasoning Students will be able to use mathematical skills necessary for calculation, analysis and problem solving. Upon completion of an AAS degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to develop competency in written communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. These areas provide the academic foundation required to succeed in their academic and professional careers. 18 | 2015-16 Accounting (AAS) A25100 Purpose The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment and growthin the accounting profession. Using the “languages of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communication, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and thics. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, and individual may advance in the accounting profession. Admission Requirements and Special Conditions A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre college courses to prepare students for the Accounting curriculum. Special Accreditation Status Students are eligibe to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply. Program Curriculum Course Description Class Lab Clin Work Credit Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Exp. Hrs. First Semester (Fall) ACA 111 College Student Success or 1 0 0 0 1 ACA 122 College Transfer Success (see note 3) 0 2 0 0 1 ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 0 4 BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 0 0 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 0 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 11-12 8 0 0 14 Second Semester (Spring) ACC 121 Principles of Magagerial Acct 3 2 0 0 4 ACC 131 Federal Income Tax 2 2 0 0 3 ACC 132 NC Business Taxes 2 0 0 0 2 ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 1 2 0 0 2 ACC 180 Practices in Bookkeeping 3 0 0 0 3 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or 2 2 0 0 3 MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra (see note 3) 3 2 0 0 4 –– –– –– –– –– 13-14 8 0 0 17-18 Third Semester (Fall) ACC 152 Advanced Software Apps 1 2 0 0 2 ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting 1 3 2 0 0 4 BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 0 3 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3 ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 0 0 0 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (see note 1) 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 6 0 0 18 Fourth Semester (Spring) ACC 240 Gov & Not-for-Profit Account. 3 0 0 0 3 ACC 140 Payroll Accounting (1st 8 weeks) 1 2 0 0 2 BUS 270 Profes Development (2nd 8 weeks) 3 0 0 0 3 DBA 110 Database Concepts or 2 3 0 0 3 CTS 230 Advanced Spreadsheet 2 2 0 0 3 ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 0 3 ENG 115 Verbal Communications or 3 0 0 0 3 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc. 3 0 0 0 3 –– –– –– –– –– 15 4-5 0 0 17 Total 67 Additional Curriculum Notes: 1. The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART-111, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-215, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL- 212 or REL-221. 2. The following courses will not be counted towards graduation requirements if they are over (5) years old: DBA-110 and CTS-230. 3. Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take the denoted general education courses. 3. Potential Certifications Upon Completion of Course Eligible for Certification Test ACC 152 Quickbooks Certified User 2015-16 | 19 Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) A45110 Purpose The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the N |
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