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Wilkes Community College is an equal opportunity institution, in compliance and agreement with the provisions set forth in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. For information concerning WCC programs and gainful employment, please check the following link on our web page www.wilkescc.edu/gainfulemploymentinfo.Catalog 2015-2016 Volume XXXIIII 1328 South Collegiate Drive P.O. Box 120 Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697-0120 Telephone (336) 838-6100 Toll Free 1-(866)-222-1548 Fax number (336) 838-6277 Admissions Office (336) 838-6135 Admissions Office Fax (336) 903-3210 Website: www.wilkescc.edu4 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study....................................................................... 5-8 College Calendar....................................................................... 9-14 Accreditations............................................................................. 15 History....................................................................................... 16 Mission Statement....................................................................... 17 Performance Measures................................................................ 17 Admissions................................................................................. 18-29 Tuition and Other Costs............................................................... 30-31 Academic Regulations................................................................. 32-35 Catalog of Record....................................................................... 36 College Honors........................................................................... 37 Student Rights, Responsibilities and College Policies........................ 38-42 Office of Instruction..................................................................... 43 Instructional Support Services....................................................... 44-47 Work-Based Learning................................................................... 46 Distance Learning........................................................................ 44 Learning Resources Center........................................................... 44 Student Success Center................................................................ 45 Student Services.......................................................................... 48-52 Student Financial Aid.................................................................. 53-57 Scholarships............................................................................... 54 Student Center............................................................................ 58-60 Office of Administrative Services................................................... 61 Campus Security Office............................................................... 62 Office of Information Technology................................................... 63 Office of Development................................................................. 63 Office of Marketing..................................................................... 63 College Readiness (Developmental Studies/Basic Skills)................... 64 Writing Across the Curriculum...................................................... 65 Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College............................. 65 Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College.................................. 66 John A. Walker Community Center, Inc.......................................... 66 Wilkes Community College Gardens............................................. 66 Curriculum Programs................................................................... 67 Online/Evening Programs............................................................ 67 General Education...................................................................... 68 Humanities/Fine Arts and Social Sciences Courses......................... 69-71 AA, AS and General Ed Requirements........................................... 72-76 Programs and Course Requirements.............................................. 77-159 Workforce Development and Community Services........................... 160-165 Course Descriptions..................................................................... 166-210 Board of Trustees........................................................................ 211 WCC Personnel.......................................................................... 212-217 Index......................................................................................... 218-219 Wilkes Campus Map................................................................... 220 Location Map............................................................................. 221 All information is subject to change without notice. Contents Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 5 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Associate in Arts (A.A.) A10100 72 Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) A10300 74 Associate in Science (A.S.) A10400 75 Accounting (A.A.S.) A25100 77 Accounting (Diploma) D25100 78 Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100AC 78 Computerized Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100CA 78 Accounting Customer Service Clerk (Certificate) C25100CS 78 Advertising and Graphic Design (A.A.S.) A30100 79 Advertising and Graphic Design (Diploma) D30100 80 Graphic Design (Certificate) C30100GD 80 Photography (Certificate) C30100PH 80 Web Design (Certificate) C30100WD 80 Applied Animal Science Technology (A.A.S.) A15280 81 Applied Animal Science Technology (Diploma) D15280 82 Agricultural Mechanization (Certificate) C15280AM 82 Animal Production (Certificate) C15280AP 82 Beef Production (Certificate) C15280BP 82 Poultry Production (Certificate) C15280PP 82 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) A40130 84 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Advanced Automation Technology A40130AA 85 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in CNC Machining Engineering Technology A40130CN 86 CNC Machining Technology (Diploma) D40130CN 87 Level I CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130BC 87 Level II CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130AC 87 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Computer Engineering Technology A40130CE 88 Computer Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130CE 89 Computer Repair Technician (Certificate) C40130CR 89 Home Automation (Certificate) C40130HA 89 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Electronics Engineering Technology A40130EE 90 Electronics Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130EE 91 Level I Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130EI 91 Level II Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130E2 91 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology A40130IS 92 Industrial Systems Technology (Diploma) D40130IS 93 Equipment Maintenance (Certificate) C40130EM 93 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (Certificate) C40130HV 93 Industrial Electronic Systems (Certificate) C40130IA 93 6 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Applied Engineering Technology - Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology (Continued) Industrial Electrical Systems (Certificate) C40130IB 93 Machine Shop (Certificate) C40130MS 94 PLC Control Systems (Certificate) C40130PL 94 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Machining and Maintenance Technology A40130MM 95 Machining and Maintenance Technology (Diploma) D40130MM 96 Machining and Maintenance Technology (Certificate) C40130MM 96 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in 3D Design Technology A40130DD 97 3D Design Technology (Diploma) D40130DD 98 3D Design Technology (Certificate) C40130DD 98 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology A40130RM 99 Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Diploma) D40130RM 100 Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Certificate) C40130RM 100 Architectural Technology (A.A.S.) A40100 102 Architectural Technology (Diploma) D40100 103 Landscape Architecture (Diploma) D40100LA 103 CAD Techniques (Certificate) C40100CT 103 Landscape Architecture (Certificate) C40100LA 103 Associate Degree Nursing (A.A.S.) A45110 104 Automotive Systems Technology (A.A.S.) A60160 106 Automotive Systems Technology (Diploma) D60160 107 Basic Transportation (Certificate) C60160BT 107 Drivetrain (Certificate) C60160DC 107 Electrical Electronics (Certificate) C60160EC 107 Engine Performance (Certificate) C60160EP 107 Suspension Systems (Certificate) C60160SC 107 Transportation Climate Control (Certificate) C60160CC 108 Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.) A55130 109 Baking and Pastry Arts (Diploma) D55130 110 Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) C55120 112 Building Construction Technology (A.A.S.) A35140 114 Building Construction Technology (Diploma) D35140 115 Carpentry (Certificate) C35140CA 115 Construction Management (Certificate) C35140CM 115 Construction Mechanical Trades (Certificate) C35140MT 115 Sustainable Technology (Certificate) C35140ST 115 Business Administration (A.A.S.) A25120 117 Business Administration (Diploma) D25120 118 Business Information Systems (Certificate) C25120BI 118 Customer Relations Management (Certificate) C25120CR 118 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 7 Program Program Number Page Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (A.A.S.) A60130 120 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Diploma) D60130 121 Painting and Refinishing (Certificate) C60130A 121 Non-Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130B 121 Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130C 121 Body Shop Operations (Certificate) C60130D 121 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Game Development A25500G 123 Game Content Creation (Diploma) D25500GC 124 Game Programming (Diploma) D25500GP 124 Game Design (Certificate) C25500G 125 3D Animation (Certificate) C25500GA 125 3D Modeling (Certificate) C25500GM 125 Game Programming (Certificate) C25500GP 125 VR Environments (Certificate) C25500VR 126 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Networking Technology A25500N 127 Networking Technology (Diploma) D25500N 128 Networking Technology (Certificate) C25500N 128 Networking Security (Certificate) C25500S 128 Cyber Crime (Certificate) C25500CC 128 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Programming A25500P 129 Programming (Diploma) D25500P 130 Computer Technology Integration (Certificate) C25500C 130 Web Programming (Certificate) C25500WP 130 Criminal Justice Technology (A.A.S.) A55180 132 Criminal Justice Technology (Diploma) D55180 133 Corrections (Certificate) C55180 133 Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) A55150 134 Culinary Arts (Diploma) D55150 135 Line Cook (Certificate) C55150C 135 Dental Assisting (Diploma) D45240 136 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A.A.S.) A60460 138 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Diploma) D60460 139 Engine Systems (Certificate) C60460ES 139 Vehicle Maintenance (Certificate) C60460VM 139 Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) A55220 140 Early Childhood (Diploma) D55220 141 Early Childhood (Certificate) C55220 141 Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) C55290 142 Programs of Study 8 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S.) A45340 143 Horticulture Technology (A.A.S.) A15240 145 Horticulture Technology (Diploma) D15240 146 Basic Horticulture (Certificate) C15240BC 146 Garden Center Management (Certificate) C15240GM 146 Landscape Techniques (Certificate) C15240LT 146 Plant Production Technology (Certificate) C15240PP 146 Human Services Technology (A.A.S.) A45380 148 Human Services Technology (Diploma) D45380 149 Human Services Technology (Certificate) C45380 149 Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) A45400 150 Medical Assisting (Diploma) D45400 151 Office Administration (A.A.S.) A25370 152 Office Administration (Diploma) D25370 153 Call Center Collection Agent (Certificate) C25370CC 153 Computer Operator (Certificate) C25370CO 153 Financial Records Clerk (Certificate) C25370FC 153 Receptionist (Certificate) C25370R 153 Word Processing Clerk (Certificate) C25370WP 154 Radiography (A.A.S.) A45700 155 Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) A45720 157 Welding Technology (Diploma) D50420 159 MIG Welding (Certificate) C50420MW 159 TIG Welding (Certificate) C50420TW 159 Stick Welding (Certificate) C50420SW 159 WCC offers the following programs of study through collaborative agreements with the schools indicated. For program requirements and admission information, contact the Office of Student Services. Interpreter Education (A.A.S.) - A55300 Blue Ridge Community College Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 9 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 Fall Semester 2015 June 15-June 19 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 15-July 31 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester July 7-July 24 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 20-July 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester. August 6-August 18 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester August 17, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 18, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 18, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund August 20, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester August 20-August 24 Drop/Add Period August 20-October 15 First Session Fall Semester August 31, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) September 7, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 8, Tuesday Classes Resume October 16-December 17 Second Session Fall Semester October 19-October 20 Fall Break October 21, Wednesday Classes Resume October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 2, Monday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester November 25-November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday November 30, Monday Classes Resume December 10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 17, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. 10 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Spring Semester 2016 October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester. November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund January 6, Wednesday First Day of Classes Spring Semester January 6-January 8 Drop/Add Period January 6-March 2 First Session Spring Semester January 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) January 18, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 19, Tuesday Classes Resume March 3-May 11 Second Session Spring Semester March 7-March 9 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days ** March 10, Thursday Classes Resume March 21-March 24 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester March 24, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class March 25-March 30 Easter Holiday March 31, Thursday Classes Resume March 31-April 1 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term; Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester April 27-May 1 MerleFest - No Classes May 2, Monday Classes Resume May 11, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester May 13, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation **Designates built-in make-up days. March 7 – First make-up day. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 11 Summer Term 2016 April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term; Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester June 2, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term June 2, Thursday Last Day to Drop to Receive 100% refund for Summer Term June 6, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term June 6, Monday Drop/Add Period June 6-July 1 First Session Summer Term June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 20 - Late Registration August 2016 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester June 22, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a First Session Class July 4-July 8 Summer Break July 11, Monday Classes Resume July 11-August 5 Second Session Summer Term July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester July 27, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Second Session Class August 5, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 12 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Fall Semester 2016 June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 20-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester August 9-August 16 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester August 15, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 16, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 16, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund August 18, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester August 18-August 22 Drop/Add Period August 18-October 14 First Session Fall Semester August 29, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) September 5, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 6, Tuesday Classes Resume October 19-December 15 Second Session Fall Semester October 17-October 18 Fall Break October 19, Wednesday Classes Resume October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester October 25, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester November 24-November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday November 28, Monday Classes Resume December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 15, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 13 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Spring Semester 2017 October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester January 3, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund January 5, Thursday First Day of Classes Spring Semester January 5-January 9 Drop/Add Period January 5-March 3 First Session Spring Semester January 16, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 17, Tuesday Classes Resume January 17, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) March 9-May 10 Second Session Spring Semester March 6-March 8 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days ** March 9, Thursday Classes Resume March 20-March 31 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester March 21, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester April 14-April 18 Easter Holiday April 19, Wednesday Classes Resume April 26-April 28 MerleFest - No Classes May 1, Monday Classes Resume May 10, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester May 12, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation 14 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 1Currently Enrolled Student: A student who is enrolled during the current semester/term. 2Currently Admitted Student: A student who was enrolled during one of the two most recent semesters prior to the semester or term for which he or she is planning to register. (Example: A student must have been enrolled Spring 2016 or Fall 2016 in order to participate in the “Currently Admitted Student” registration period for Spring 2017. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining student status for a registration period.) 3Readmitted Student: A student who has not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters. The student must apply for registration to the college and must meet with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration. Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years must attend a New Student Orientation session. (Example: A previous WCC student who was not enrolled Spring 2016 or Fall 2016 must apply for readmission for the Spring 2017 registration period. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining student status for a registration period.) 4New Student: An entering student, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and students who were concurrently enrolled in high school and college. A new student must attend a new student orientation session prior to being registered for classes. Summer Term 2017 April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester June 1, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term June 5, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term June 5, Monday Drop/Add Period June 5-June 30 First Session Summer Term June 19-June 23 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 19-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester June 21, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a First Session Course July 4, Tuesday July 4th Holiday July 10, Monday Classes Resume July 10-August 4 Second Session Summer Term July 11-July 28 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 14, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class July 24-July 28 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester July 26, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a Second Session Course August 4, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 15 Accreditations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Wilkes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wilkes Community College. The Wilkes Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 The Wilkes Community College Respiratory Therapy Program holds Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 817-283-2835 The WCC Associate degree nursing program operates under the full approval of the North Carolina Board of Nursing. North Carolina Board of Nursing Post Office Box 2129 Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 www.ncbon.com The WCC Dental Assisting program has been granted the Accreditation Status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611 The Wilkes Community College Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300 - mail@jrcert.org. National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission PO Box 149 Raleigh, NC 27602 919-661-5980 North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission PO Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602 919-662-4515 North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts 1207 Front Street Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27609 Member North Carolina Community College System American Association of Community Colleges August 2015 Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Education 16 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 History In 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Community College Act creating a system of comprehensive community colleges and technical institutes. In September 1964, the people of Wilkes County approved the establishment of a community college through a bond vote for construction of facilities and a tax authorization for the operation of the college. Wilkes Community College was approved by the State Board of Education on October 1, 1964. The first board of trustees was sworn into office on January 15, 1965, and the name “Wilkes Community College” was officially adopted on that date. This board employed Dr. Howard E. Thompson as the college’s first president, and he served from March 5, 1965, to June 30, 1977. He was followed by Dr. David E. Daniel, July 1, 1977, to April 2, 1989; Dr. H. Edwin Beam, interim president, April 3, 1989, to July 16, 1989; Dr. James R. Randolph, July 17, 1989, to July 7, 1995; Dr. Swanson Richards, interim president, July 8, 1995, to February 29, 1996; Dr. Gordon G. Burns, Jr., March 3, 1996, to June 1, 2014; Morgan Francis, acting president, June 2, 2014, to June 30, 2014; and Dr. Jeffrey Alan Cox, the college’s current president who assumed duties on July 1, 2014. In 1990, the Board of Trustees was expanded to include two trustees from each of Alleghany and Ashe counties, making a total of 16 trustees plus the Student Government Association president, who serves in an ex-officio capacity. Thompson, Hayes, and Lovette Halls, the first buildings on the Wilkes County campus on Collegiate Drive in Wilkesboro, were occupied on April 1, 1969. Since then, the college has expanded with more buildings for classrooms and offices. These include the Power Mechanics building, Randolph Hall/Bumgarner Gymnasium and Building 7 in 1978; the Industrial Classroom building in 1980; the Continuing Education building in 1981; and the John A. Walker Community Center, a convention and cultural arts complex, in 1984. Daniel Hall was added in 1989; the Doc and Merle Watson Theatre in 1990; the Beacon Building, purchased in 1994; WCC Alumni Hall, completed in 1998; the Horticulture Complex in 2005; and Lowe’s Hall, which was occupied in spring of 2007. An Automotive Technology Complex comprising two buildings, the McNeill Automotive Center and the Collision Repair Center, was dedicated in January 2014. These facilities make up the current 17 buildings and 151.7 acres of the Wilkes campus. WCC’s North Wilkesboro Center, which houses the College Readiness Division, opened in 1984 on 10th Street and relocated to White Pine Street in North Wilkesboro in 2004. In 2013, the WCC Endowment Corporation purchased a vacated office building on Oakwoods Road and renovated it. The building is named Herring Hall and houses the Health Sciences Center. The building opened for use in summer 2015. The college also has an Alleghany County center in Sparta, which began offering continuing education courses in 1974 from its downtown Sparta location. The center began offering curriculum classes in 1983. Alleghany County remodeled the Bassett Walker plant to co-house the Business Development Corporation and the WCC-Alleghany Center in 2003. The Ashe County campus in Jefferson, which was elevated to multi-campus status in 2008, began operations in 1985. The facility underwent renovations and additions in 1996 and 2005. In 2009 the Wilkes Early College High School opened on the Wilkes Campus of the college. Apprenticeship training courses were the first to be offered and began in September 1965. Part-time business technology programs began in December 1965. The first one-year diploma program, Practical Nurse Education, began March 7, 1966. On September 15, 1966, students were admitted to full-time status in Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs. In August 1997, the college completed the redesign of all its curricula and began issuing credits based upon semester hours. Course offerings over the Internet began in spring 1998 and offerings through the North Carolina Information Highway began in fall 1999. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 17 Mission Statement Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Wilkes Community College enhances the quality of life through • quality education and workforce development, including basic skills, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate programs; • economic development services to business and industry, both public and private; and • community development through a variety of services, cultural activities and recreational opportunities. Values The college’s vision is grounded in the statement of purpose and is guided by the institutional values of caring, collaboration, creativity, engagement, and responsibility. Vision Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services which create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. Wilkes Community College aspires to be an effective learner-centered educational institution and a dynamic learning organization. Wilkes Community College 2014 The State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina General Assembly have established eight performance measures and standards for North Carolina Community Colleges. Performance data from the 2014 Critical Success Factors report are located in the table below. Wilkes Community College was above the baseline on all eight measures and exceeded the goal on two measures in 2014. Measure 2013 CSF 2014 CSF Baseline/ Goal* WCC Performance Average NCCCS College Performance Baseline/ Goal* WCC Performance Average NCCCS College Performance A Basic Skills Progress 2 44.6% 41.0% 2 47.1% 41.3% B GED Pass Rate 1 91.3% 71.1% 1 94.7% 73.6% C Developmental English Subsequent Success 3 56.1% 63.7% 2 70.0% 64.4% D Developmental Math Subsequent Success 1 75.7% 64.8% 1 76.2% 64.4% E Year One Progress 2 73.6% 67.8% 2 74.6% 68.3% F Curriculum Completion Rate 2 43.9% 41.6% 3 41.1% 43.6% G Licensure Pass Rate 3 81.4% 85.2% 2 86.4% 83.2% H Transfer Performance 1 90.2% 87.6% 3 87.8% 87.8% * 1. Met or Exceeded Goal 2. Above Mean, Below Goal 3. Above Baseline, Below Mean 4. Below Baseline Note: Data are based on 2012-2013 academic year or the most current data available as of April 2015. Performance Measures 18 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions Wilkes Community College operates under an “open door” admission policy. Admission is open to any individual who is a high school graduate or at least 18 years of age. Students are admitted regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, age, or political affiliation. High school students and home school applicants who are juniors and seniors may be admitted into college credit and continuing education courses in accordance with the Career & College Promise policies adapted by the state of N.C. High school graduation or equivalency is required for admission to associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Completion of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree can be used to satisfy admission requirements in lieu of high school credentials. Exceptions for enrollment in diploma and certificate programs may be made on an individual basis for non-high school graduates who are 18 years or older and have demonstrated the ability to benefit as determined by an accepted placement test instrument. Applicants who possess certificates of attendance from the public schools will be limited to admission in diploma and certificate programs. Wilkes Community College offers free Basic Skills programs to help adults obtain a diploma or high school equivalency certificate. The College accepts applications continuously throughout the school year. Early application is advised for many programs. Admission to the college does not necessarily mean admission to the curriculum or program desired by the applicant or guarantee continued enrollment in the college. While admission is open to all adult citizens, some programs of study require the individual to meet certain standards or to have taken certain courses before being accepted into the program. Students who do not meet these standards may be required to enroll in a program to strengthen skills in specific areas or to take additional developmental, remedial, or preparatory courses. Certain sequenced courses must be taken in the order indicated in the college catalog. Admission to some health science programs is competitive among qualified applicants according to established criteria. The college reserves the right to limit enrollment in a curriculum to a number that can be accommodated by the resources of the college. In addition, the college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from another college or educational entity for non-academic disciplinary reasons. College Opportunities for High School Students High school students may take eligible college-level courses through the North Carolina Career & College Promise program. Under this program, high school juniors and seniors may enroll in a College Transfer Pathway or in a Career/Technical Education Pathway. To qualify for enrollment in the College Transfer Pathway, students must meet the following requirements: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their high school courses; • Demonstrate college readiness in Reading, English, and Math on an approved assessment or placement test; • Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses. To qualify for enrollment in the Career/Technical Education Pathway, students must meet the following requirements: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal; • Meet course prerequisites; • Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 is subject to academic warning, which may be followed by probation and suspension. For additional information regarding academic probation and suspension, see page 35 in the catalog. For additional information about the N.C. Career & College Promise program, please contact Wilkes Community College or visit the following websites: • http://www.careercollegenc.org/ • http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/programs/ccp.htm Enrollment Procedures 1. Submit an online application for admission found on the college website at www.wilkescc.edu/admissions or through the College Foundation of North Carolina website at www.cfnc.org. 2. Request that an official high school transcript or equivalent be mailed to the Admissions Office after graduation. Applicants should refer to the High School Transcript Guidelines section for more details about high school transcript requirements. 3. Request that official transcript(s) for all completed college work, if applicable, be mailed to the Admissions Office. 4. Unless exempt, participate in the college’s placement testing program. 5. Participate in new student orientation. All entering students, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and previous concurrently enrolled students are required to participate in new student orientation before they will be allowed to register for classes. Note: All official documents become the property of Wilkes Community College. Note: An official transcript is an exact and complete copy of the student’s academic record at the time it is issued. It contains all course-work taken at the high school or college. It will contain the seal or signature of a designated administrator from the high school or the college/university registrar. An official transcript must be received by WCC through either a sealed envelope or an official electronic process managed by either the high school or college/university. High School Transcript Guidelines Wilkes Community College will recognize all North Carolina high school diplomas, adult high school diplomas, and the following High School Equivalency Assessments (HSE): General Education Development (GED®), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), and Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™). For schools outside of North Carolina, appropriate accreditation/registration will be required. International transcripts must be translated into English by an official evaluation service. Questions regarding the accreditation of Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 19 Admissions high schools may be directed to the director of admissions. Applicants who have earned a HSE in North Carolina should request an official copy of their scores to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Instructions of how to request an official copy of GED® scores are available at www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript. Exceptions: Students that have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute their official college transcript showing the graduation date in place of their high school transcript for certain programs. Career & College Promise (CCP) applicants and special credit/non degree-seeking applicants are not required to submit a high school transcript. Students applying for limited admission health programs (dental assisting, emergency medical science, nursing, radiography, respiratory therapy, regionally increasing baccalaureate nurses [RIBN]) must request an official transcript be mailed as soon as possible after submitting an application. Admission Requirements for Home School The home school administrator must have a school approval number (if available), a charter for the school, or other documentation that denotes approval from the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction and provide copies of this information with the student application. The home school administrator must also provide a complete official student transcript signed by the home school administrator. The transcript must give the actual or expected date of graduation. If the above information is not provided, the home school student must obtain an adult high school diploma, GED®, HiSET® or TASC™ before enrolling in a curriculum program at Wilkes Community College. The AHS diploma, GED®, HiSET® and TASC™ are offered at the college. Readmission Students that have not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters must reapply for admission to the college and must meet with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration. Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years must attend a new student orientation session. Readmission applicants may be required to retake all or portions of the placement test if previous placement test scores have expired and prior coursework completed does not clearly include prerequisite courses. Applicants for readmission to limited admission health programs must follow the readmission procedures for those programs. Students that have withdrawn while on academic probation or who have been suspended for academic deficiencies must apply for re-admission. Students that are re-admitted under these circumstances will be placed on academic probation and must meet the requirements for academic probation, which can include course load restrictions, specific grade requirements, and/or special advising sessions. Special Credit Students (Non Degree-Seeking) Special credit students are students that intend to only take a few courses at Wilkes Community College and are not planning to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate with the college. Students typically choose this enrollment status if they are planning to take a small number of courses to either transfer to another college at which they have already been enrolled, for professional development, or to fulfill a special interest. Special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid and must still satisfy the prerequisites for the courses they plan to take. This requirement includes taking the placement tests for any courses that have reading, writing, or math prerequisites, unless eligible for exemption from the tests. Students having taken courses at another college that are prerequisites for courses they plan to take at WCC are required to have those transcripts on file with the Admissions Office before they are allowed to register. Special credit/non degree-seeking students are not required to submit high school and college transcripts unless needed for verifying prerequisite requirements. Students earning 12 or more credit hours will be advised to seek admission into a program of study. Students desiring to switch from the special credit status to a designated program of study must submit an updated admission application and follow the regular enrollment/admission procedures. Once the enrollment procedures have been completed the student will be responsible for completing the requirements in effect for the chosen program of study at the time of acceptance to the program. Transfer Students Students desiring to transfer to Wilkes Community College must be able to meet the admission requirements in effect at the time of their application. They must request that official transcripts from each institution attended be submitted to the registrar. Wilkes Community College will accept credits from regionally accredited colleges. Credit will be awarded provided the course content parallels that taught at WCC or is in the Combined Course Library of the North Carolina Community College System. Credit is awarded only for courses with a grade of “C” or better. The maximum credit transferable from all outside sources is 75%; 25% of the credit hours required for graduation must be earned through instruction by Wilkes Community College. Students will receive evaluations of all official transcripts and/or scores submitted before the end of the first semester of curriculum enrollment. Undocumented Immigrants Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admission to Wilkes Community College with the following limitations: 1. An undocumented immigrant must have attended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school, or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law. 2. An undocumented immigrant may not receive state or federal financial aid in the form of a grant or loan. 3. An undocumented immigrant may not be considered a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and must be charged out-of- state tuition. 4. When considering whether to admit an undocumented immigrant into a specific program of study, the college will take into account that federal law prohibits states from granting professional licenses to undocumented immigrants. 5. An undocumented immigrant is not permitted to have registration priority over students who are lawfully present in the United States. Therefore, undocumented immigrants are not permitted to register until the conclusion of the last published registration period. In order to comply with these regulations, undocumented immigrants should follow the same admission and residency classification procedures as all other students. However, they will not be allowed to participate in any published registration periods. Instead, they should 20 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 bring their registration forms to the registrar to be held until the end of registration. After the close of registration, undocumented immigrants will be registered for courses that are still available. Please note: These procedures comply with numbered memo CC10- 26, which was published by the North Carolina Community College System on July 12, 2010. Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is limited and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-9 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the ADN program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the ADN program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the ADN program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include ADN, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) review date. ADN applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • Successful completion of MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) ADN applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Nursing Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for nursing before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the ADN program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 7. Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher in order to be considered for admission. The GPA is calculated on the course work required for entry into the program and any general education coursework completed within the nursing curriculum. If BIO 165 and/or BIO 166 (or an equivalent course) has been completed prior to entry into the nursing program, it must have been completed within five years from the first day of the fall semester of entering the program. Otherwise, the credits will be considered to have expired and will not count towards fulfilling nursing degree requirements and will not count in the nursing admission point system. 8. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. A MAR review must be successfully completed before applicants are permitted to register for the TEAS test. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program and will not be able to take the TEAS test. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459. 9. Successful completion of a WCC specified aptitude test at the applicant’s expense. Test scores must be within two years of the application date. If the test has been taken more than once, the highest score will be used in the admission process. If the TEAS test, version five, has been taken at any other location, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that an official copy of the scores are transferred to Wilkes Community College. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the ADN program must submit documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program by July 27, 2016. Failure to submit all required documentation by July 27, 2016, will result in the withdrawal of the offer for a space in the ADN program: Admissions Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 21 Admissions 1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) in the State of North Carolina with the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) (formerly known as the Division of Facility Services) that is free of any substantiated charges. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA program must also be submitted. The CNA program must be approved by the North Carolina DHSR during your enrollment. Only CNA programs that have a clinical component with hands-on experience will be accepted for fulfilling this requirement. Applicants may be asked to submit documentation that confirms dates of employment as a CNA in order to assist with verification of the clinical component requirement. 2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the ADN program will also be required to attend a mandatory ADN program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the ADN program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. Ashe Campus Cohort WCC admits approximately 10 applicants each year into the nursing cohort that is based at the Ashe Campus. The admission criteria and process are the same for all applicants that apply for the WCC ADN program. Applicants that apply to the Wilkes Cohort will be ranked and selected with Wilkes Cohort applicants; applicants that apply to the Ashe Cohort will be ranked and selected with Ashe Cohort applicants. Applicants may only choose one cohort to apply to; applicants cannot apply to both. For more information about ADN program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Associate Degree Nursing Program Applicants with prior nursing credits from an associate degree nursing program may be eligible for readmission/transfer. Credits from these programs must be from a conceptually-based curriculum. Applicants who have not successfully completed any curriculum nursing courses or if nursing courses were completed in a program that has not implemented a conceptually-based curriculum must apply for basic entry into the ADN program. Readmission/transfer at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, successfully completed coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s ADN program within the last two years. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in an ADN program at other institutions within the last two years. Eligibility: • Applicants who have two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a nursing program are not eligible for the readmission/transfer option. • Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer and begin the program within two years of having exited an ADN program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program (Basic Entry). 1. Submission of a completed WCC application for readmission/ transfer to the ADN program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for readmission/transfer into the ADN program. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and ADN admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicants seeking readmission/transfer after the first semester will be required to complete comprehensive tests. These tests will cover all successfully completed coursework prior to withdrawal, and applicants will be required to meet minimal competencies appropriate for the point of reentry. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Nursing Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the ADN program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of Nursing program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 with the Division of Health Service Regulation DHSR (formerly known as the Division of Facility Services) that is free of any substantiated charges. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA program must also be submitted. The CNA program must be approved by the North Carolina DHSR during your enrollment. Only CNA programs that have a clinical component with hands-on experience will be accepted for fulfilling this requirement. Applicants may be asked to submit documentation that confirms dates of employment as a CNA in order to assist with verification of the clinical component requirement. 2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must 22 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about ADN program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu. Associate Degree Nursing Hickory Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) Articulation Agreement Wilkes Community College Associate Degree in Nursing and Lenoir-Rhyne University Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing This articulation agreement between Wilkes Community College (WCC) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) allows graduates of Hickory RIBN to earn both an Associate Degree in Nursing from WCC and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing from LRU in 10 semesters through dual admission and continued enrollment. Minimum time for completion of the A.A.S. portion is seven semesters full-time attendance. During this time students will be dually enrolled in WCC and LRU. For more information concerning the Hickory RIBN program, please contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Admission Requirements Enrollment is restricted to applicants who meet the following criteria: 1. Students must be at least 20 years of age; 2. Citizen of the United States; 3. Possess a high school diploma or GED; 4. Provide copy of high school diploma and official transcript to the director of law enforcement training; 5. Have a valid driver’s license; 6. Have not been convicted of any criminal offense that disqualifies a person from being a law enforcement officer in North Carolina; 7. Schedule an appointment with the director of law enforcement training for interview and preregistration; 8. Obtain certified criminal history checks from the Clerk of Court’s office from all locations lived in since age of 16 years old; 9. Obtain sponsorship from a local law enforcement agency and provide a certified criminal history check from the clerk of court; 10. Undergo a medical examination resulting in no medical restrictions (forms will be provided); 11. Complete a Wilkes Community College application for admission; 12. Take a reading assessment test administered by the director of law enforcement training. 13. Provide an official high school transcript to the WCC Admissions Office. Dental Assisting Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Dental Assisting program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include: Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Dental Assisting Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for Dental Assisting before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Dental Assisting Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather 4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Completion of the following prerequisite course work: a. One full year/credit of high school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a grade of “C” or better. b. An overall grade of “C” or better on all high school English courses completed or community college ENG 111. 6. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test (per retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed before applicants can be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Dental Assisting applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 23 Admissions or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify an applicant to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria have been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Dental Assisting Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for admission to the Dental Assisting program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to the first class day of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the Dental Assisting program will also be required to attend a mandatory Dental Assisting program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/transfer/advanced standing policy if interested in reapplying for the Dental Assisting program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Policy for the Dental Assisting Program Applicants withdrawing from a Dental Assisting program due to personal or academic difficulties may be eligible for readmission/ transfer/advanced standing the following year. Readmission/ transfer/advanced standing at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s Dental Assisting program within the last year. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in a Dental Assisting program at another institution within the last year. Advanced Standing Option: All students requesting advanced standing will have their records evaluated individually by the Student Services Office and Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to credit being awarded. Credit may be awarded only for courses with a grade of “C” or better that was earned from a regionally-accredited institution. The course being transferred must contain content parallel to that taught at WCC to be listed in the “Combined Course Library” maintained by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. The maximum credit transferable from other institutions is 75% of the total credits required. 25% of total credit hours must be earned by instruction occurring at WCC. Eligibility: • Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer/advanced standing and begin the program within one year of having exited a Dental Assisting program. Applicants who exceed more than a one-year lapse must reapply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Dental Assisting program and indicate readmission/transfer/advanced standing on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Dental Assisting program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission is desired. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Dental Assisting admission packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced standing to the Dental Assisting program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most 24 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu. Emergency Medical Science Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program is limited, and admission is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as admission requirements are fully met. Applicants must complete and furnish the following admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the EMS program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the EMS program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the EMS program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, EMS, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 3. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 4. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please Note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 5. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s (MAR) review date. EMS applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) EMS applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 6. It is mandatory that each applicant attend an EMS Information Session. Students must complete an admission application for the EMS program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 EMS Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the EMS program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When an applicant has met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. Applicants selected for admission to the EMS program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 25 Admissions current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Emergency Medical Science Program Applicants who have been enrolled in an associate degree EMS program may be eligible for readmission. Readmission at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s EMS program within the last two years. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in an EMS program at another institution within the last two years. Eligibility: • Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited an EMS program. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in an EMS program are not eligible for readmission. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the EMS program and indicate readmission/ transfer on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and EMS program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer after the first semester will be required to take a test of EMS aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the EMS program, Randall Westmoreland. Applicants selected for readmission to the EMS program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program Admission Requirements (Pending Approval) Applicants having completed all steps below may be eligible for the EMS Bridge program. 1. Current North Carolina or National Registry EMT-Paramedic 2. Current Healthcare Provider Level CPR Card 3. Current Pediatrics Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals, or equivalent 4. Current Basic Trauma Life Support of Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support 5. One thousand (1,000) documented hours of Paramedic-level Work Experience Applicants wanting to apply for the EMS Bridge program must also complete all admission requirements, steps 1-7, for entry into the EMS program. Applicants selected for admission to the EMS Bridge program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare) 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS Bridge program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. 26 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Radiography Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Radiography program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-7 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Radiography program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Radiography program. Students must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the program. Students may only apply for two limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) review date. Radiography applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) Radiography applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Radiography Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for the Radiography program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Radiography Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Radiography program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework Admissions completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at (336) 838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Radiography Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the Radiography program must complete and furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program prior to beginning classes in the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the Radiography program. Applicants who have been accepted into the Radiography program will also be required to attend a mandatory Radiography program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 27 Admissions Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Radiography program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie. wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Radiography Program Applicants with prior radiography credits from a diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate Radiography program may be eligible for readmission/transfer. Students who have not successfully completed any curriculum radiography courses must apply for basic entry into the Radiography program. Readmission/transfer at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Eligibility: • Readmission/Transfer applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited a Radiography program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a Radiography program are not eligible for readmission/advanced entry. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Radiography program and indicate readmission/transfer on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Radiography program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer will be required to take a test of radiography aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the Radiography program, Linda Wilkes. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Radiography Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the Radiography program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Applicants who have been accepted into the Radiography program will also be required to attend a mandatory Radiography program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Radiography program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie. wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu. Respiratory Therapy Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-7 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. Students must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the program. Students may only apply for two limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s (MAR) review date. Respiratory Therapy applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) 28 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Respiratory Therapy applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Respiratory Therapy Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for the Respiratory Therapy program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program must complete and furnish documentation of the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes in the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program will also be required to attend a mandatory Respiratory Therapy program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Admissions Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the Respiratory Therapy program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Respiratory Therapy program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/ Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Entry Policy for the Respiratory Therapy Program Applicants with prior respiratory therapy credits from a diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate Respiratory Therapy program may be eligible for readmission/advanced entry. Students who have not successfully completed any curriculum respiratory therapy courses must apply for basic entry into the Respiratory Therapy program. Readmission/transfer/advanced entry at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Eligibility: • Readmission applicants must have successfully completed at least RCP 110 and RCP 113. • Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited a Respiratory Therapy program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. • Advanced entry applicants must be credentialed and currently employed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and have a minimum of five years of experience in respiratory care verified by his or her current employers. In addition, they must have completed an accredited one-year diploma program in Respiratory Therapy. An official transcript from each college, university, or postsecondary institution attended must be sent to the Student Services Office. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a Respiratory Therapy program are not eligible for readmission/advanced entry. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Respiratory Therapy program and indicate readmission/advanced entry on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Respiratory Therapy program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/ advanced entry is desired. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 29 Admissions 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer/advanced entry after the first semester will be required to take a test of respiratory therapy aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Dean of Health Sciences/Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program, Billy Woods. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 readmission/transfer/advanced entry Respiratory Therapy Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced entry to the Respiratory Therapy program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Respiratory Therapy program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/ Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu. 30 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Tuition and Other Costs Payable Each Semester Curriculum Programs The cost of attending Wilkes Community College continues to be one of the most economical means of postsecondary education. Tuition is determined by the state legislature and is subject to change. For current tuition, fees, and other costs, please contact the Business Office at Wilkes Community College at 336-838-6519 or visit the college website at www.wilkescc.edu. Activity Fee There is a $3.25 per credit hour (maximum $32.50) activity fee charged for all students enrolled fall semester and spring semester. This includes the cost of the SGA, intramural activities, intercollegiate athletics, and other designated student activities and events. Campus Access Fee There is a $20.00 campus access fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled. Insurance Coverage All curriculum students enrolled are charged a student insurance fee of $1.25 fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee covers students with the school accident insurance policy. Malpractice Insurance Malpractice Insurance Students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Medical Assisting, Radiography, and Respiratory Therapy programs must purchase the college’s malpractice insurance. This is charged one time a year upon initial enrollment for the school year. The insurance must be purchased prior to students doing any clinical work. This coverage protects the students and the college while the students are in their clinical courses of study Technology Fee There is a $4.00 per credit hour (maximum $16.00) technology fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all curriculum students. Books The cost of books is approximately $550.00–$700.00 fall semester and $450.00–$550.00 spring semester. For specific information regarding bookstore-related questions, please contact the College Bookstore at 336-838-6174. Material and Supply Fees The following courses require additional special fees as listed: ART 283 and ART 284, $35.00; Dental Assisting, $50.00 (fall and spring semesters); and Basic Law Enforcement Training, $200.00. In case of equipment breakage or damage due to gross negligence or maliciousness, students will be expected to remunerate the institution for the cost. Grades shall be withheld until proper payment is made. Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts include a supply fee of $125.00 to supplement supplies and perishables used by each student. Supply fees apply to the following courses: CUL 140, CUL 160, CUL 170, CUL 214 ($50.00 only), CUL 230, CUL 240, CUL 260, CUL 270, CUL 280, BPA 130, BPA 150, BPA 210, BPA 240, BPA 250. Students should not require more than two courses per semester with a supply fee included. Exceptions: If a student is off-track, is enrolled simultaneously in both Culinary and Baking and Pastry, or if a student chooses to take an increased load. Exam Preparation/Review Fee An exam preparation/review fee is charged to students who are enrolled in the following health program classes: NUR 11, NUR 112, NUR 213, RCP 215. The fee is utilized to provide additional preparation for taking a national board exam after program completion. Contact the lead instructor of the applicable program for more information. Tuition Payment Options Payment of tuition and required fees is required to be considered enrolled. Options of payment are as follows: • Cash, check, or money order. • Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover - Credit card payments are accepted at the Business Office window in Thompson Hall or online via the student’s WebAdvisor account. • Financial Aid - Financial aid approved prior to registration from the financial aid office. • E-Cashier - Students may wire payment to the college from their personal bank account for a nominal fee. For more information contact the Business Office or visit the college website. • Third Party Authorizations - Businesses, agencies, organizations, etc. may authorize payment for students’/employees’ educational expenses. Authorization from the agency must be either on file or presented to the Business Office at the time of registration stating the specific charges covered. • Tuition Payment Plan - Students may apply for an installment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions for tuition, fees, and books. Payments are set up at 0% interest with a $25.00 per semester fee. Students must enroll for at least three (3) semester hours and complete an application through the college website at www. wilkescc.edu/epay. Payment options subject to change. Continuing Education Programs Registration Fees Basic Skills (ABE, ASE, ESL): No charge for the instructional program and books. There is a required fee for taking a HSE test and a small graduation fee. Occupational Extension and Community Services: Varies depending upon course length. Computer Classes: Registration fee and a $5.00 technology fee. Persons taking continuing education courses who wish to check out books from the library must obtain a library/ID card. Insurance Persons enrolled in the following programs must be covered by personal accident insurance or purchase school accident insurance: Law Enforcement, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Construction, Emergency Medical Technician, Masonry, Metal Working, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Plumbing, Equine Studies, and Practical Woodworking. Persons enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant I, Nursing Assistant II, and Phlebotomy must be covered by malpractice insurance. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 31 Tuition and Other Costs There will be a $25.00 service charge for all checks returned from the bank due to insufficient funds and/or closed accounts. Registration fees for Continuing Education classes are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change without notice. For current registration fee information, contact the Continuing Education Office at 336-838-6203. Residency for Tuition Purposes Upon applying for admission to the college, prospective students are classified as residents or non-residents of North Carolina for tuition purposes, according to their declaration at the time of application. In addition, each time students register for classes, they are required again to affirm residency status. Individuals who are originally classified as non-resident and later request reclassification to resident status will be asked to complete a “Residence and Tuition Status Application.” The dean of student services will review each of the applications, make a determination as to the individuals’ residency/non-residency status, and will then advise the individuals in writing of the decision. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, students must establish and maintain legal residency (domicile) in North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to being considered for instate residency with the capacity and intent of making North Carolina their permanent home. Persons who are not U.S. citizens but have certain visa and immigration statuses that grant them the legal ability to establish and maintain a bonafide domicile in this country are subject to the same considerations as U.S. citizens in determining residence status for tuition purposes. Non-U.S. citizens present in the United States under certain visa statuses such as tourists, visitors on business, and temporary foreign/international students do not have the legal capacity to establish a bonafide domicile in this country (and thus, not in North Carolina). Students needing a more in-depth examination should consult “A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes.” A copy of the manual is available in the Student Services Office and online at www.northcarolina.edu/?q=legal-affairs/state-residence. Questions should be directed to the Dean of Student Services. Individuals disagreeing with their residency classification may appeal to the college residency committee. The appeal must be made in writing to the vice president of instructional support and student services within 15 working days after the notice of the classification decision is received. Refund Policy Tuition refunds are made based upon Title 1 of the State Board of Community Colleges Code (1E SBCCC.900.1) guidelines. A refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances: a. For on-cycle courses, a 100% refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college prior to the first day of the academic period as noted in the college calendar. In addition, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered. b. After an on-cycle course section begins, the college shall provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the 10% point of the academic period as noted in the college calendar. c. For off-cycle courses, a 100% refund will be made if the student withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college prior to the fist day of the off-cycle course section. In addition, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered. d. After an off-cycle course section begins, the college shall provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the 10% point of the course section. The above policy may differ for financial aid recipients. For example, refunds may not be made to students, but may be credited to the appropriate financial aid program. For a more detailed explanation, contact the financial aid director. In all refund cases, students must initiate the withdrawal through the Registrar’s Office. The Business Office will make the allowable refund only after written request is received from the Registrar’s Office. Beginning on the semester’s first day of classes through the 10% point of the semester (eighth day for fall and spring semesters; fourth day for summer term), students will be charged 25% of the cost of any course dropped. The charge does not apply if a course with equal or more credit hours is added at the same time. For example, if students drop a 3-credit-hour course and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes in the same transaction, the 25% charge will not be applied. However, if students drop a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes at a later time, then the 25% charge will be applied for the course dropped. Therefore, if students need to make changes to their original schedule, they should see their advisor on or before Registration Day to drop a course in order to avoid paying the 25% charge. After the 10% point of the semester, students will be responsible for 100% of the costs of courses on their schedule. For more details, please contact the Registrar’s Office. Note: This refund policy is current at the time of publication; however, this policy is subject to change as mandated by N.C. State legislation. Please see the college website for the most current refund policy. 32 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Student Success Courses National and community college studies indicate that students are more successful if they complete a student success course. Therefore, in the fall of 1997, Wilkes Community College implemented a policy that requires all degree/diploma-seeking students to successfully complete a student success course. Students in Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are required to complete ACA 115 within their first 13 semester hours of enrollment at WCC. All Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) students (those planning to transfer to a four-year college or university) are encouraged to take ACA 122 during their first semester of enrollment at WCC. ACA 115 Success and Study Skills ACA 115 is organized according to three major concepts: extended orientation, academic success strategies, and applied critical thinking. The extended orientation concept involves connecting students to WCC technology, services, and expectations. Students practice reading, note taking, and test taking strategies to enhance their college academic success skills. Finally, information literacy, financial literacy, and career awareness make up the applied critical thinking approach in ACA 115. ACA 122 College Transfer Success Students enrolling in the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) programs are required to take ACA 122 as their student success course. Students are involved in activities that support six outcomes: developing a plan to complete community college goals, creating a transfer plan, understanding North Carolina transfer guidelines, enhancing learning strategies, connecting to college resources, and working with college policies and procedures. Students are expected to compare resources, policies, and procedures between the community college and university levels. Course Load Students enrolled for 12 or more semester hours of credit will be classified as full-time students. The average course load is 16 to 18 semester hours of credit, depending on the program of study. Students planning to carry more than 21 credit hours must obtain permission from their advisor and the division dean. Student Classification Freshmen: students who have earned fewer than 30 semester hours. Sophomores: students who have earned 30 or more semester hours. Students enrolled in a diploma or certificate program are classified as freshmen. Attendance Class attendance is considered to be an important part of students’ educational experiences. Students are responsible for attendance and are expected to be punctual and to attend every class session. Regardless of reasons for absences, students will be held accountable for all academic activities. Faculty members may require makeup assignments or tests to compensate for absences. Faculty members who choose or are required by outside agencies to include class attendance as a factor in determining students’ final grades will include this requirement in their course syllabi. For example, students enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training must attend 100% of the total contact hours for the course as mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. In general, absences due to official college activities and events will not be included as absences within an individual instructor’s attendance policy, provided that the student submits appropriate documentation to the instructor a minimum of five business days prior to the events. If documentation is not submitted at least five business days prior to an event, permission for the absence will be at the discretion of the instructor. In addition, if a student has an excessive number of absences or has unsatisfactory academic performance in the course at the time of the absence, the instructor will inform the student whether he or she will be permitted to miss class. Students missing a class due to official college activities and events bear the responsibility of contacting the instructor regarding advanced submission or make up of work. Once the absence has been approved, the student will be allowed a reasonable opportunity to complete all work missed as a result of the missed class. Official college activities and events include participation in the following: field trips in connection with courses; intercollegiate athletic contests; statewide, regional, and/or national organization events; scholarship events; and student academic competitions and award ceremonies. Pursuant to G.S. 115D-5, students may request two excused absences per academic year for religious observances. Curriculum students may obtain a form from the office of the chief academic officer for instruction. Continuing education students may obtain a form from the office of the chief academic officer for continuing education. Students attending classes at the Ashe Campus or Alleghany Center may obtain a form from the chief administrator at those locations. The student must provide a written request to each instructor five business days prior to an absence for religious observance(s). (If the day(s) of observance fall wit
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Full Text | Wilkes Community College is an equal opportunity institution, in compliance and agreement with the provisions set forth in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. For information concerning WCC programs and gainful employment, please check the following link on our web page www.wilkescc.edu/gainfulemploymentinfo.Catalog 2015-2016 Volume XXXIIII 1328 South Collegiate Drive P.O. Box 120 Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697-0120 Telephone (336) 838-6100 Toll Free 1-(866)-222-1548 Fax number (336) 838-6277 Admissions Office (336) 838-6135 Admissions Office Fax (336) 903-3210 Website: www.wilkescc.edu4 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study....................................................................... 5-8 College Calendar....................................................................... 9-14 Accreditations............................................................................. 15 History....................................................................................... 16 Mission Statement....................................................................... 17 Performance Measures................................................................ 17 Admissions................................................................................. 18-29 Tuition and Other Costs............................................................... 30-31 Academic Regulations................................................................. 32-35 Catalog of Record....................................................................... 36 College Honors........................................................................... 37 Student Rights, Responsibilities and College Policies........................ 38-42 Office of Instruction..................................................................... 43 Instructional Support Services....................................................... 44-47 Work-Based Learning................................................................... 46 Distance Learning........................................................................ 44 Learning Resources Center........................................................... 44 Student Success Center................................................................ 45 Student Services.......................................................................... 48-52 Student Financial Aid.................................................................. 53-57 Scholarships............................................................................... 54 Student Center............................................................................ 58-60 Office of Administrative Services................................................... 61 Campus Security Office............................................................... 62 Office of Information Technology................................................... 63 Office of Development................................................................. 63 Office of Marketing..................................................................... 63 College Readiness (Developmental Studies/Basic Skills)................... 64 Writing Across the Curriculum...................................................... 65 Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College............................. 65 Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College.................................. 66 John A. Walker Community Center, Inc.......................................... 66 Wilkes Community College Gardens............................................. 66 Curriculum Programs................................................................... 67 Online/Evening Programs............................................................ 67 General Education...................................................................... 68 Humanities/Fine Arts and Social Sciences Courses......................... 69-71 AA, AS and General Ed Requirements........................................... 72-76 Programs and Course Requirements.............................................. 77-159 Workforce Development and Community Services........................... 160-165 Course Descriptions..................................................................... 166-210 Board of Trustees........................................................................ 211 WCC Personnel.......................................................................... 212-217 Index......................................................................................... 218-219 Wilkes Campus Map................................................................... 220 Location Map............................................................................. 221 All information is subject to change without notice. Contents Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 5 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Associate in Arts (A.A.) A10100 72 Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) A10300 74 Associate in Science (A.S.) A10400 75 Accounting (A.A.S.) A25100 77 Accounting (Diploma) D25100 78 Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100AC 78 Computerized Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100CA 78 Accounting Customer Service Clerk (Certificate) C25100CS 78 Advertising and Graphic Design (A.A.S.) A30100 79 Advertising and Graphic Design (Diploma) D30100 80 Graphic Design (Certificate) C30100GD 80 Photography (Certificate) C30100PH 80 Web Design (Certificate) C30100WD 80 Applied Animal Science Technology (A.A.S.) A15280 81 Applied Animal Science Technology (Diploma) D15280 82 Agricultural Mechanization (Certificate) C15280AM 82 Animal Production (Certificate) C15280AP 82 Beef Production (Certificate) C15280BP 82 Poultry Production (Certificate) C15280PP 82 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) A40130 84 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Advanced Automation Technology A40130AA 85 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in CNC Machining Engineering Technology A40130CN 86 CNC Machining Technology (Diploma) D40130CN 87 Level I CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130BC 87 Level II CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130AC 87 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Computer Engineering Technology A40130CE 88 Computer Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130CE 89 Computer Repair Technician (Certificate) C40130CR 89 Home Automation (Certificate) C40130HA 89 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Electronics Engineering Technology A40130EE 90 Electronics Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130EE 91 Level I Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130EI 91 Level II Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130E2 91 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology A40130IS 92 Industrial Systems Technology (Diploma) D40130IS 93 Equipment Maintenance (Certificate) C40130EM 93 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (Certificate) C40130HV 93 Industrial Electronic Systems (Certificate) C40130IA 93 6 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Applied Engineering Technology - Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology (Continued) Industrial Electrical Systems (Certificate) C40130IB 93 Machine Shop (Certificate) C40130MS 94 PLC Control Systems (Certificate) C40130PL 94 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Machining and Maintenance Technology A40130MM 95 Machining and Maintenance Technology (Diploma) D40130MM 96 Machining and Maintenance Technology (Certificate) C40130MM 96 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in 3D Design Technology A40130DD 97 3D Design Technology (Diploma) D40130DD 98 3D Design Technology (Certificate) C40130DD 98 Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) Specialty in Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology A40130RM 99 Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Diploma) D40130RM 100 Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Certificate) C40130RM 100 Architectural Technology (A.A.S.) A40100 102 Architectural Technology (Diploma) D40100 103 Landscape Architecture (Diploma) D40100LA 103 CAD Techniques (Certificate) C40100CT 103 Landscape Architecture (Certificate) C40100LA 103 Associate Degree Nursing (A.A.S.) A45110 104 Automotive Systems Technology (A.A.S.) A60160 106 Automotive Systems Technology (Diploma) D60160 107 Basic Transportation (Certificate) C60160BT 107 Drivetrain (Certificate) C60160DC 107 Electrical Electronics (Certificate) C60160EC 107 Engine Performance (Certificate) C60160EP 107 Suspension Systems (Certificate) C60160SC 107 Transportation Climate Control (Certificate) C60160CC 108 Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.) A55130 109 Baking and Pastry Arts (Diploma) D55130 110 Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) C55120 112 Building Construction Technology (A.A.S.) A35140 114 Building Construction Technology (Diploma) D35140 115 Carpentry (Certificate) C35140CA 115 Construction Management (Certificate) C35140CM 115 Construction Mechanical Trades (Certificate) C35140MT 115 Sustainable Technology (Certificate) C35140ST 115 Business Administration (A.A.S.) A25120 117 Business Administration (Diploma) D25120 118 Business Information Systems (Certificate) C25120BI 118 Customer Relations Management (Certificate) C25120CR 118 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 7 Program Program Number Page Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (A.A.S.) A60130 120 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Diploma) D60130 121 Painting and Refinishing (Certificate) C60130A 121 Non-Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130B 121 Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130C 121 Body Shop Operations (Certificate) C60130D 121 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Game Development A25500G 123 Game Content Creation (Diploma) D25500GC 124 Game Programming (Diploma) D25500GP 124 Game Design (Certificate) C25500G 125 3D Animation (Certificate) C25500GA 125 3D Modeling (Certificate) C25500GM 125 Game Programming (Certificate) C25500GP 125 VR Environments (Certificate) C25500VR 126 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Networking Technology A25500N 127 Networking Technology (Diploma) D25500N 128 Networking Technology (Certificate) C25500N 128 Networking Security (Certificate) C25500S 128 Cyber Crime (Certificate) C25500CC 128 Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.) Specialty in Programming A25500P 129 Programming (Diploma) D25500P 130 Computer Technology Integration (Certificate) C25500C 130 Web Programming (Certificate) C25500WP 130 Criminal Justice Technology (A.A.S.) A55180 132 Criminal Justice Technology (Diploma) D55180 133 Corrections (Certificate) C55180 133 Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) A55150 134 Culinary Arts (Diploma) D55150 135 Line Cook (Certificate) C55150C 135 Dental Assisting (Diploma) D45240 136 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A.A.S.) A60460 138 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Diploma) D60460 139 Engine Systems (Certificate) C60460ES 139 Vehicle Maintenance (Certificate) C60460VM 139 Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) A55220 140 Early Childhood (Diploma) D55220 141 Early Childhood (Certificate) C55220 141 Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) C55290 142 Programs of Study 8 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Programs of Study Program Program Number Page Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S.) A45340 143 Horticulture Technology (A.A.S.) A15240 145 Horticulture Technology (Diploma) D15240 146 Basic Horticulture (Certificate) C15240BC 146 Garden Center Management (Certificate) C15240GM 146 Landscape Techniques (Certificate) C15240LT 146 Plant Production Technology (Certificate) C15240PP 146 Human Services Technology (A.A.S.) A45380 148 Human Services Technology (Diploma) D45380 149 Human Services Technology (Certificate) C45380 149 Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) A45400 150 Medical Assisting (Diploma) D45400 151 Office Administration (A.A.S.) A25370 152 Office Administration (Diploma) D25370 153 Call Center Collection Agent (Certificate) C25370CC 153 Computer Operator (Certificate) C25370CO 153 Financial Records Clerk (Certificate) C25370FC 153 Receptionist (Certificate) C25370R 153 Word Processing Clerk (Certificate) C25370WP 154 Radiography (A.A.S.) A45700 155 Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) A45720 157 Welding Technology (Diploma) D50420 159 MIG Welding (Certificate) C50420MW 159 TIG Welding (Certificate) C50420TW 159 Stick Welding (Certificate) C50420SW 159 WCC offers the following programs of study through collaborative agreements with the schools indicated. For program requirements and admission information, contact the Office of Student Services. Interpreter Education (A.A.S.) - A55300 Blue Ridge Community College Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 9 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 Fall Semester 2015 June 15-June 19 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 15-July 31 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester July 7-July 24 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 20-July 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester. August 6-August 18 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester August 17, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 18, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 18, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund August 20, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester August 20-August 24 Drop/Add Period August 20-October 15 First Session Fall Semester August 31, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) September 7, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 8, Tuesday Classes Resume October 16-December 17 Second Session Fall Semester October 19-October 20 Fall Break October 21, Wednesday Classes Resume October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 2, Monday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester November 25-November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday November 30, Monday Classes Resume December 10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 17, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. 10 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Spring Semester 2016 October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester. November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund January 6, Wednesday First Day of Classes Spring Semester January 6-January 8 Drop/Add Period January 6-March 2 First Session Spring Semester January 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) January 18, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 19, Tuesday Classes Resume March 3-May 11 Second Session Spring Semester March 7-March 9 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days ** March 10, Thursday Classes Resume March 21-March 24 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester March 24, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class March 25-March 30 Easter Holiday March 31, Thursday Classes Resume March 31-April 1 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term; Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester April 27-May 1 MerleFest - No Classes May 2, Monday Classes Resume May 11, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester May 13, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation **Designates built-in make-up days. March 7 – First make-up day. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 11 Summer Term 2016 April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term; Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester June 2, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term June 2, Thursday Last Day to Drop to Receive 100% refund for Summer Term June 6, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term June 6, Monday Drop/Add Period June 6-July 1 First Session Summer Term June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 20 - Late Registration August 2016 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester June 22, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a First Session Class July 4-July 8 Summer Break July 11, Monday Classes Resume July 11-August 5 Second Session Summer Term July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester July 27, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Second Session Class August 5, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016 12 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Fall Semester 2016 June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 20-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester August 9-August 16 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester August 15, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 16, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester August 16, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund August 18, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester August 18-August 22 Drop/Add Period August 18-October 14 First Session Fall Semester August 29, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) September 5, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 6, Tuesday Classes Resume October 19-December 15 Second Session Fall Semester October 17-October 18 Fall Break October 19, Wednesday Classes Resume October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester October 25, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester November 24-November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday November 28, Monday Classes Resume December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 15, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 13 COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Spring Semester 2017 October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester January 3, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund January 5, Thursday First Day of Classes Spring Semester January 5-January 9 Drop/Add Period January 5-March 3 First Session Spring Semester January 16, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 17, Tuesday Classes Resume January 17, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund (After this date no refund is given) March 9-May 10 Second Session Spring Semester March 6-March 8 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days ** March 9, Thursday Classes Resume March 20-March 31 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term and Fall Semester March 21, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester April 14-April 18 Easter Holiday April 19, Wednesday Classes Resume April 26-April 28 MerleFest - No Classes May 1, Monday Classes Resume May 10, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester May 12, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation 14 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 1Currently Enrolled Student: A student who is enrolled during the current semester/term. 2Currently Admitted Student: A student who was enrolled during one of the two most recent semesters prior to the semester or term for which he or she is planning to register. (Example: A student must have been enrolled Spring 2016 or Fall 2016 in order to participate in the “Currently Admitted Student” registration period for Spring 2017. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining student status for a registration period.) 3Readmitted Student: A student who has not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters. The student must apply for registration to the college and must meet with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration. Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years must attend a New Student Orientation session. (Example: A previous WCC student who was not enrolled Spring 2016 or Fall 2016 must apply for readmission for the Spring 2017 registration period. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining student status for a registration period.) 4New Student: An entering student, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and students who were concurrently enrolled in high school and college. A new student must attend a new student orientation session prior to being registered for classes. Summer Term 2017 April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Summer Term April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Fall Semester June 1, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term June 5, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term June 5, Monday Drop/Add Period June 5-June 30 First Session Summer Term June 19-June 23 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester June 19-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester June 21, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a First Session Course July 4, Tuesday July 4th Holiday July 10, Monday Classes Resume July 10-August 4 Second Session Summer Term July 11-July 28 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester July 14, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class July 24-July 28 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester July 26, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a Second Session Course August 4, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term *Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration. COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 15 Accreditations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Wilkes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wilkes Community College. The Wilkes Community College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 The Wilkes Community College Respiratory Therapy Program holds Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 817-283-2835 The WCC Associate degree nursing program operates under the full approval of the North Carolina Board of Nursing. North Carolina Board of Nursing Post Office Box 2129 Raleigh, NC 27602-2129 www.ncbon.com The WCC Dental Assisting program has been granted the Accreditation Status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611 The Wilkes Community College Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300 - mail@jrcert.org. National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission PO Box 149 Raleigh, NC 27602 919-661-5980 North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission PO Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602 919-662-4515 North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts 1207 Front Street Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27609 Member North Carolina Community College System American Association of Community Colleges August 2015 Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Education 16 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 History In 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Community College Act creating a system of comprehensive community colleges and technical institutes. In September 1964, the people of Wilkes County approved the establishment of a community college through a bond vote for construction of facilities and a tax authorization for the operation of the college. Wilkes Community College was approved by the State Board of Education on October 1, 1964. The first board of trustees was sworn into office on January 15, 1965, and the name “Wilkes Community College” was officially adopted on that date. This board employed Dr. Howard E. Thompson as the college’s first president, and he served from March 5, 1965, to June 30, 1977. He was followed by Dr. David E. Daniel, July 1, 1977, to April 2, 1989; Dr. H. Edwin Beam, interim president, April 3, 1989, to July 16, 1989; Dr. James R. Randolph, July 17, 1989, to July 7, 1995; Dr. Swanson Richards, interim president, July 8, 1995, to February 29, 1996; Dr. Gordon G. Burns, Jr., March 3, 1996, to June 1, 2014; Morgan Francis, acting president, June 2, 2014, to June 30, 2014; and Dr. Jeffrey Alan Cox, the college’s current president who assumed duties on July 1, 2014. In 1990, the Board of Trustees was expanded to include two trustees from each of Alleghany and Ashe counties, making a total of 16 trustees plus the Student Government Association president, who serves in an ex-officio capacity. Thompson, Hayes, and Lovette Halls, the first buildings on the Wilkes County campus on Collegiate Drive in Wilkesboro, were occupied on April 1, 1969. Since then, the college has expanded with more buildings for classrooms and offices. These include the Power Mechanics building, Randolph Hall/Bumgarner Gymnasium and Building 7 in 1978; the Industrial Classroom building in 1980; the Continuing Education building in 1981; and the John A. Walker Community Center, a convention and cultural arts complex, in 1984. Daniel Hall was added in 1989; the Doc and Merle Watson Theatre in 1990; the Beacon Building, purchased in 1994; WCC Alumni Hall, completed in 1998; the Horticulture Complex in 2005; and Lowe’s Hall, which was occupied in spring of 2007. An Automotive Technology Complex comprising two buildings, the McNeill Automotive Center and the Collision Repair Center, was dedicated in January 2014. These facilities make up the current 17 buildings and 151.7 acres of the Wilkes campus. WCC’s North Wilkesboro Center, which houses the College Readiness Division, opened in 1984 on 10th Street and relocated to White Pine Street in North Wilkesboro in 2004. In 2013, the WCC Endowment Corporation purchased a vacated office building on Oakwoods Road and renovated it. The building is named Herring Hall and houses the Health Sciences Center. The building opened for use in summer 2015. The college also has an Alleghany County center in Sparta, which began offering continuing education courses in 1974 from its downtown Sparta location. The center began offering curriculum classes in 1983. Alleghany County remodeled the Bassett Walker plant to co-house the Business Development Corporation and the WCC-Alleghany Center in 2003. The Ashe County campus in Jefferson, which was elevated to multi-campus status in 2008, began operations in 1985. The facility underwent renovations and additions in 1996 and 2005. In 2009 the Wilkes Early College High School opened on the Wilkes Campus of the college. Apprenticeship training courses were the first to be offered and began in September 1965. Part-time business technology programs began in December 1965. The first one-year diploma program, Practical Nurse Education, began March 7, 1966. On September 15, 1966, students were admitted to full-time status in Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs. In August 1997, the college completed the redesign of all its curricula and began issuing credits based upon semester hours. Course offerings over the Internet began in spring 1998 and offerings through the North Carolina Information Highway began in fall 1999. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 17 Mission Statement Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Wilkes Community College enhances the quality of life through • quality education and workforce development, including basic skills, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate programs; • economic development services to business and industry, both public and private; and • community development through a variety of services, cultural activities and recreational opportunities. Values The college’s vision is grounded in the statement of purpose and is guided by the institutional values of caring, collaboration, creativity, engagement, and responsibility. Vision Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services which create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. Wilkes Community College aspires to be an effective learner-centered educational institution and a dynamic learning organization. Wilkes Community College 2014 The State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina General Assembly have established eight performance measures and standards for North Carolina Community Colleges. Performance data from the 2014 Critical Success Factors report are located in the table below. Wilkes Community College was above the baseline on all eight measures and exceeded the goal on two measures in 2014. Measure 2013 CSF 2014 CSF Baseline/ Goal* WCC Performance Average NCCCS College Performance Baseline/ Goal* WCC Performance Average NCCCS College Performance A Basic Skills Progress 2 44.6% 41.0% 2 47.1% 41.3% B GED Pass Rate 1 91.3% 71.1% 1 94.7% 73.6% C Developmental English Subsequent Success 3 56.1% 63.7% 2 70.0% 64.4% D Developmental Math Subsequent Success 1 75.7% 64.8% 1 76.2% 64.4% E Year One Progress 2 73.6% 67.8% 2 74.6% 68.3% F Curriculum Completion Rate 2 43.9% 41.6% 3 41.1% 43.6% G Licensure Pass Rate 3 81.4% 85.2% 2 86.4% 83.2% H Transfer Performance 1 90.2% 87.6% 3 87.8% 87.8% * 1. Met or Exceeded Goal 2. Above Mean, Below Goal 3. Above Baseline, Below Mean 4. Below Baseline Note: Data are based on 2012-2013 academic year or the most current data available as of April 2015. Performance Measures 18 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions Wilkes Community College operates under an “open door” admission policy. Admission is open to any individual who is a high school graduate or at least 18 years of age. Students are admitted regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, age, or political affiliation. High school students and home school applicants who are juniors and seniors may be admitted into college credit and continuing education courses in accordance with the Career & College Promise policies adapted by the state of N.C. High school graduation or equivalency is required for admission to associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Completion of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree can be used to satisfy admission requirements in lieu of high school credentials. Exceptions for enrollment in diploma and certificate programs may be made on an individual basis for non-high school graduates who are 18 years or older and have demonstrated the ability to benefit as determined by an accepted placement test instrument. Applicants who possess certificates of attendance from the public schools will be limited to admission in diploma and certificate programs. Wilkes Community College offers free Basic Skills programs to help adults obtain a diploma or high school equivalency certificate. The College accepts applications continuously throughout the school year. Early application is advised for many programs. Admission to the college does not necessarily mean admission to the curriculum or program desired by the applicant or guarantee continued enrollment in the college. While admission is open to all adult citizens, some programs of study require the individual to meet certain standards or to have taken certain courses before being accepted into the program. Students who do not meet these standards may be required to enroll in a program to strengthen skills in specific areas or to take additional developmental, remedial, or preparatory courses. Certain sequenced courses must be taken in the order indicated in the college catalog. Admission to some health science programs is competitive among qualified applicants according to established criteria. The college reserves the right to limit enrollment in a curriculum to a number that can be accommodated by the resources of the college. In addition, the college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from another college or educational entity for non-academic disciplinary reasons. College Opportunities for High School Students High school students may take eligible college-level courses through the North Carolina Career & College Promise program. Under this program, high school juniors and seniors may enroll in a College Transfer Pathway or in a Career/Technical Education Pathway. To qualify for enrollment in the College Transfer Pathway, students must meet the following requirements: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their high school courses; • Demonstrate college readiness in Reading, English, and Math on an approved assessment or placement test; • Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses. To qualify for enrollment in the Career/Technical Education Pathway, students must meet the following requirements: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal; • Meet course prerequisites; • Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 is subject to academic warning, which may be followed by probation and suspension. For additional information regarding academic probation and suspension, see page 35 in the catalog. For additional information about the N.C. Career & College Promise program, please contact Wilkes Community College or visit the following websites: • http://www.careercollegenc.org/ • http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/programs/ccp.htm Enrollment Procedures 1. Submit an online application for admission found on the college website at www.wilkescc.edu/admissions or through the College Foundation of North Carolina website at www.cfnc.org. 2. Request that an official high school transcript or equivalent be mailed to the Admissions Office after graduation. Applicants should refer to the High School Transcript Guidelines section for more details about high school transcript requirements. 3. Request that official transcript(s) for all completed college work, if applicable, be mailed to the Admissions Office. 4. Unless exempt, participate in the college’s placement testing program. 5. Participate in new student orientation. All entering students, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and previous concurrently enrolled students are required to participate in new student orientation before they will be allowed to register for classes. Note: All official documents become the property of Wilkes Community College. Note: An official transcript is an exact and complete copy of the student’s academic record at the time it is issued. It contains all course-work taken at the high school or college. It will contain the seal or signature of a designated administrator from the high school or the college/university registrar. An official transcript must be received by WCC through either a sealed envelope or an official electronic process managed by either the high school or college/university. High School Transcript Guidelines Wilkes Community College will recognize all North Carolina high school diplomas, adult high school diplomas, and the following High School Equivalency Assessments (HSE): General Education Development (GED®), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), and Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™). For schools outside of North Carolina, appropriate accreditation/registration will be required. International transcripts must be translated into English by an official evaluation service. Questions regarding the accreditation of Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 19 Admissions high schools may be directed to the director of admissions. Applicants who have earned a HSE in North Carolina should request an official copy of their scores to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Instructions of how to request an official copy of GED® scores are available at www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript. Exceptions: Students that have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute their official college transcript showing the graduation date in place of their high school transcript for certain programs. Career & College Promise (CCP) applicants and special credit/non degree-seeking applicants are not required to submit a high school transcript. Students applying for limited admission health programs (dental assisting, emergency medical science, nursing, radiography, respiratory therapy, regionally increasing baccalaureate nurses [RIBN]) must request an official transcript be mailed as soon as possible after submitting an application. Admission Requirements for Home School The home school administrator must have a school approval number (if available), a charter for the school, or other documentation that denotes approval from the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction and provide copies of this information with the student application. The home school administrator must also provide a complete official student transcript signed by the home school administrator. The transcript must give the actual or expected date of graduation. If the above information is not provided, the home school student must obtain an adult high school diploma, GED®, HiSET® or TASC™ before enrolling in a curriculum program at Wilkes Community College. The AHS diploma, GED®, HiSET® and TASC™ are offered at the college. Readmission Students that have not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters must reapply for admission to the college and must meet with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration. Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years must attend a new student orientation session. Readmission applicants may be required to retake all or portions of the placement test if previous placement test scores have expired and prior coursework completed does not clearly include prerequisite courses. Applicants for readmission to limited admission health programs must follow the readmission procedures for those programs. Students that have withdrawn while on academic probation or who have been suspended for academic deficiencies must apply for re-admission. Students that are re-admitted under these circumstances will be placed on academic probation and must meet the requirements for academic probation, which can include course load restrictions, specific grade requirements, and/or special advising sessions. Special Credit Students (Non Degree-Seeking) Special credit students are students that intend to only take a few courses at Wilkes Community College and are not planning to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate with the college. Students typically choose this enrollment status if they are planning to take a small number of courses to either transfer to another college at which they have already been enrolled, for professional development, or to fulfill a special interest. Special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid and must still satisfy the prerequisites for the courses they plan to take. This requirement includes taking the placement tests for any courses that have reading, writing, or math prerequisites, unless eligible for exemption from the tests. Students having taken courses at another college that are prerequisites for courses they plan to take at WCC are required to have those transcripts on file with the Admissions Office before they are allowed to register. Special credit/non degree-seeking students are not required to submit high school and college transcripts unless needed for verifying prerequisite requirements. Students earning 12 or more credit hours will be advised to seek admission into a program of study. Students desiring to switch from the special credit status to a designated program of study must submit an updated admission application and follow the regular enrollment/admission procedures. Once the enrollment procedures have been completed the student will be responsible for completing the requirements in effect for the chosen program of study at the time of acceptance to the program. Transfer Students Students desiring to transfer to Wilkes Community College must be able to meet the admission requirements in effect at the time of their application. They must request that official transcripts from each institution attended be submitted to the registrar. Wilkes Community College will accept credits from regionally accredited colleges. Credit will be awarded provided the course content parallels that taught at WCC or is in the Combined Course Library of the North Carolina Community College System. Credit is awarded only for courses with a grade of “C” or better. The maximum credit transferable from all outside sources is 75%; 25% of the credit hours required for graduation must be earned through instruction by Wilkes Community College. Students will receive evaluations of all official transcripts and/or scores submitted before the end of the first semester of curriculum enrollment. Undocumented Immigrants Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admission to Wilkes Community College with the following limitations: 1. An undocumented immigrant must have attended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school, or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law. 2. An undocumented immigrant may not receive state or federal financial aid in the form of a grant or loan. 3. An undocumented immigrant may not be considered a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and must be charged out-of- state tuition. 4. When considering whether to admit an undocumented immigrant into a specific program of study, the college will take into account that federal law prohibits states from granting professional licenses to undocumented immigrants. 5. An undocumented immigrant is not permitted to have registration priority over students who are lawfully present in the United States. Therefore, undocumented immigrants are not permitted to register until the conclusion of the last published registration period. In order to comply with these regulations, undocumented immigrants should follow the same admission and residency classification procedures as all other students. However, they will not be allowed to participate in any published registration periods. Instead, they should 20 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 bring their registration forms to the registrar to be held until the end of registration. After the close of registration, undocumented immigrants will be registered for courses that are still available. Please note: These procedures comply with numbered memo CC10- 26, which was published by the North Carolina Community College System on July 12, 2010. Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is limited and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-9 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the ADN program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the ADN program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the ADN program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include ADN, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) review date. ADN applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • Successful completion of MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) ADN applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Nursing Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for nursing before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the ADN program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 7. Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher in order to be considered for admission. The GPA is calculated on the course work required for entry into the program and any general education coursework completed within the nursing curriculum. If BIO 165 and/or BIO 166 (or an equivalent course) has been completed prior to entry into the nursing program, it must have been completed within five years from the first day of the fall semester of entering the program. Otherwise, the credits will be considered to have expired and will not count towards fulfilling nursing degree requirements and will not count in the nursing admission point system. 8. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. A MAR review must be successfully completed before applicants are permitted to register for the TEAS test. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program and will not be able to take the TEAS test. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459. 9. Successful completion of a WCC specified aptitude test at the applicant’s expense. Test scores must be within two years of the application date. If the test has been taken more than once, the highest score will be used in the admission process. If the TEAS test, version five, has been taken at any other location, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that an official copy of the scores are transferred to Wilkes Community College. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the ADN program must submit documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program by July 27, 2016. Failure to submit all required documentation by July 27, 2016, will result in the withdrawal of the offer for a space in the ADN program: Admissions Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 21 Admissions 1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) in the State of North Carolina with the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) (formerly known as the Division of Facility Services) that is free of any substantiated charges. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA program must also be submitted. The CNA program must be approved by the North Carolina DHSR during your enrollment. Only CNA programs that have a clinical component with hands-on experience will be accepted for fulfilling this requirement. Applicants may be asked to submit documentation that confirms dates of employment as a CNA in order to assist with verification of the clinical component requirement. 2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the ADN program will also be required to attend a mandatory ADN program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the ADN program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. Ashe Campus Cohort WCC admits approximately 10 applicants each year into the nursing cohort that is based at the Ashe Campus. The admission criteria and process are the same for all applicants that apply for the WCC ADN program. Applicants that apply to the Wilkes Cohort will be ranked and selected with Wilkes Cohort applicants; applicants that apply to the Ashe Cohort will be ranked and selected with Ashe Cohort applicants. Applicants may only choose one cohort to apply to; applicants cannot apply to both. For more information about ADN program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Associate Degree Nursing Program Applicants with prior nursing credits from an associate degree nursing program may be eligible for readmission/transfer. Credits from these programs must be from a conceptually-based curriculum. Applicants who have not successfully completed any curriculum nursing courses or if nursing courses were completed in a program that has not implemented a conceptually-based curriculum must apply for basic entry into the ADN program. Readmission/transfer at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, successfully completed coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s ADN program within the last two years. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in an ADN program at other institutions within the last two years. Eligibility: • Applicants who have two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a nursing program are not eligible for the readmission/transfer option. • Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer and begin the program within two years of having exited an ADN program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program (Basic Entry). 1. Submission of a completed WCC application for readmission/ transfer to the ADN program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for readmission/transfer into the ADN program. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and ADN admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicants seeking readmission/transfer after the first semester will be required to complete comprehensive tests. These tests will cover all successfully completed coursework prior to withdrawal, and applicants will be required to meet minimal competencies appropriate for the point of reentry. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Nursing Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the ADN program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of Nursing program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 with the Division of Health Service Regulation DHSR (formerly known as the Division of Facility Services) that is free of any substantiated charges. An official transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA program must also be submitted. The CNA program must be approved by the North Carolina DHSR during your enrollment. Only CNA programs that have a clinical component with hands-on experience will be accepted for fulfilling this requirement. Applicants may be asked to submit documentation that confirms dates of employment as a CNA in order to assist with verification of the clinical component requirement. 2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must 22 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about ADN program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu. Associate Degree Nursing Hickory Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) Articulation Agreement Wilkes Community College Associate Degree in Nursing and Lenoir-Rhyne University Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing This articulation agreement between Wilkes Community College (WCC) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) allows graduates of Hickory RIBN to earn both an Associate Degree in Nursing from WCC and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing from LRU in 10 semesters through dual admission and continued enrollment. Minimum time for completion of the A.A.S. portion is seven semesters full-time attendance. During this time students will be dually enrolled in WCC and LRU. For more information concerning the Hickory RIBN program, please contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Admission Requirements Enrollment is restricted to applicants who meet the following criteria: 1. Students must be at least 20 years of age; 2. Citizen of the United States; 3. Possess a high school diploma or GED; 4. Provide copy of high school diploma and official transcript to the director of law enforcement training; 5. Have a valid driver’s license; 6. Have not been convicted of any criminal offense that disqualifies a person from being a law enforcement officer in North Carolina; 7. Schedule an appointment with the director of law enforcement training for interview and preregistration; 8. Obtain certified criminal history checks from the Clerk of Court’s office from all locations lived in since age of 16 years old; 9. Obtain sponsorship from a local law enforcement agency and provide a certified criminal history check from the clerk of court; 10. Undergo a medical examination resulting in no medical restrictions (forms will be provided); 11. Complete a Wilkes Community College application for admission; 12. Take a reading assessment test administered by the director of law enforcement training. 13. Provide an official high school transcript to the WCC Admissions Office. Dental Assisting Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Dental Assisting program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include: Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Dental Assisting Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for Dental Assisting before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Dental Assisting Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather 4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Completion of the following prerequisite course work: a. One full year/credit of high school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a grade of “C” or better. b. An overall grade of “C” or better on all high school English courses completed or community college ENG 111. 6. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test (per retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed before applicants can be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program. Dental Assisting applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 23 Admissions or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify an applicant to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria have been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Dental Assisting Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for admission to the Dental Assisting program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to the first class day of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the Dental Assisting program will also be required to attend a mandatory Dental Assisting program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/transfer/advanced standing policy if interested in reapplying for the Dental Assisting program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Policy for the Dental Assisting Program Applicants withdrawing from a Dental Assisting program due to personal or academic difficulties may be eligible for readmission/ transfer/advanced standing the following year. Readmission/ transfer/advanced standing at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s Dental Assisting program within the last year. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in a Dental Assisting program at another institution within the last year. Advanced Standing Option: All students requesting advanced standing will have their records evaluated individually by the Student Services Office and Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to credit being awarded. Credit may be awarded only for courses with a grade of “C” or better that was earned from a regionally-accredited institution. The course being transferred must contain content parallel to that taught at WCC to be listed in the “Combined Course Library” maintained by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. The maximum credit transferable from other institutions is 75% of the total credits required. 25% of total credit hours must be earned by instruction occurring at WCC. Eligibility: • Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer/advanced standing and begin the program within one year of having exited a Dental Assisting program. Applicants who exceed more than a one-year lapse must reapply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Dental Assisting program and indicate readmission/transfer/advanced standing on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Dental Assisting program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission is desired. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Dental Assisting admission packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced standing to the Dental Assisting program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most 24 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Admissions current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu. Emergency Medical Science Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program is limited, and admission is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as admission requirements are fully met. Applicants must complete and furnish the following admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the EMS program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the EMS program for the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the EMS program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, EMS, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 3. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 4. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please Note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 5. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s (MAR) review date. EMS applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) EMS applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 6. It is mandatory that each applicant attend an EMS Information Session. Students must complete an admission application for the EMS program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 EMS Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the EMS program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When an applicant has met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. Applicants selected for admission to the EMS program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 25 Admissions current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Emergency Medical Science Program Applicants who have been enrolled in an associate degree EMS program may be eligible for readmission. Readmission at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s EMS program within the last two years. Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously been enrolled in an EMS program at another institution within the last two years. Eligibility: • Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited an EMS program. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in an EMS program are not eligible for readmission. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the EMS program and indicate readmission/ transfer on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and EMS program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer after the first semester will be required to take a test of EMS aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the EMS program, Randall Westmoreland. Applicants selected for readmission to the EMS program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program Admission Requirements (Pending Approval) Applicants having completed all steps below may be eligible for the EMS Bridge program. 1. Current North Carolina or National Registry EMT-Paramedic 2. Current Healthcare Provider Level CPR Card 3. Current Pediatrics Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals, or equivalent 4. Current Basic Trauma Life Support of Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support 5. One thousand (1,000) documented hours of Paramedic-level Work Experience Applicants wanting to apply for the EMS Bridge program must also complete all admission requirements, steps 1-7, for entry into the EMS program. Applicants selected for admission to the EMS Bridge program must complete and present documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare) 2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS Bridge program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. 26 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 For more information about EMS program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc. edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu. Radiography Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Radiography program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-7 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Radiography program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Radiography program. Students must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the program. Students may only apply for two limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) review date. Radiography applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) Radiography applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Radiography Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for the Radiography program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Radiography Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Radiography program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework Admissions completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110 or CIS 111 Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be met by a general computer application course. 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at (336) 838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Radiography Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the Radiography program must complete and furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program prior to beginning classes in the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/ advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the Radiography program. Applicants who have been accepted into the Radiography program will also be required to attend a mandatory Radiography program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 27 Admissions Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Radiography program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie. wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu. Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Radiography Program Applicants with prior radiography credits from a diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate Radiography program may be eligible for readmission/transfer. Students who have not successfully completed any curriculum radiography courses must apply for basic entry into the Radiography program. Readmission/transfer at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Eligibility: • Readmission/Transfer applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited a Radiography program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a Radiography program are not eligible for readmission/advanced entry. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Radiography program and indicate readmission/transfer on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Radiography program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired. 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer will be required to take a test of radiography aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the Radiography program, Linda Wilkes. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Radiography Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the Radiography program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Applicants who have been accepted into the Radiography program will also be required to attend a mandatory Radiography program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Radiography program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie. wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu. Respiratory Therapy Program Admission Requirements Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program is limited, and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-7 to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program: 1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC) application for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. Students must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for admission to the program. Students may only apply for two limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN). 2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s (MAR) review date. Respiratory Therapy applicants are eligible for the following placement test exemptions: • If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and ACT scores are recognized for five years.) • If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test. • If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be within five years of the application date.) 28 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Respiratory Therapy applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due to transfer course credits. 3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Respiratory Therapy Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for the Respiratory Therapy program before registering. Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet. Applicants who do not attend an information session will not be considered for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather. 4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional coursework completed and the official graduation date.) 5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary education. 6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO 111 and BIO 112 b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152 7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program. An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@ wilkescc.edu. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants who are selected for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program must complete and furnish documentation of the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes in the fall semester or forfeit their class space: 1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Applicants who have been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program will also be required to attend a mandatory Respiratory Therapy program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the program. Admissions Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the Respiratory Therapy program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Respiratory Therapy program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/ Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Entry Policy for the Respiratory Therapy Program Applicants with prior respiratory therapy credits from a diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate Respiratory Therapy program may be eligible for readmission/advanced entry. Students who have not successfully completed any curriculum respiratory therapy courses must apply for basic entry into the Respiratory Therapy program. Readmission/transfer/advanced entry at any level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures: Eligibility: • Readmission applicants must have successfully completed at least RCP 110 and RCP 113. • Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years of having previously exited a Respiratory Therapy program. Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new applicant for the first semester of the program. • Advanced entry applicants must be credentialed and currently employed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and have a minimum of five years of experience in respiratory care verified by his or her current employers. In addition, they must have completed an accredited one-year diploma program in Respiratory Therapy. An official transcript from each college, university, or postsecondary institution attended must be sent to the Student Services Office. • Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or failure) enrollments in a Respiratory Therapy program are not eligible for readmission/advanced entry. 1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC application for the Respiratory Therapy program and indicate readmission/advanced entry on the application. 2. Applicants must meet WCC and Respiratory Therapy program admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/ advanced entry is desired. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 29 Admissions 3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer/advanced entry after the first semester will be required to take a test of respiratory therapy aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Dean of Health Sciences/Program Director/ Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program, Billy Woods. All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should refer to the 2016 readmission/transfer/advanced entry Respiratory Therapy Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process. Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced entry to the Respiratory Therapy program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes or forfeit their class space: 1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart Association Healthcare Provider). 2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment). Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies reserve the right to deny students access based on information obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a student to successfully complete the program. Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most current admissions information for the program and term for which he/she has applied. For more information about Respiratory Therapy program admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/ Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu. 30 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Tuition and Other Costs Payable Each Semester Curriculum Programs The cost of attending Wilkes Community College continues to be one of the most economical means of postsecondary education. Tuition is determined by the state legislature and is subject to change. For current tuition, fees, and other costs, please contact the Business Office at Wilkes Community College at 336-838-6519 or visit the college website at www.wilkescc.edu. Activity Fee There is a $3.25 per credit hour (maximum $32.50) activity fee charged for all students enrolled fall semester and spring semester. This includes the cost of the SGA, intramural activities, intercollegiate athletics, and other designated student activities and events. Campus Access Fee There is a $20.00 campus access fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled. Insurance Coverage All curriculum students enrolled are charged a student insurance fee of $1.25 fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee covers students with the school accident insurance policy. Malpractice Insurance Malpractice Insurance Students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Medical Assisting, Radiography, and Respiratory Therapy programs must purchase the college’s malpractice insurance. This is charged one time a year upon initial enrollment for the school year. The insurance must be purchased prior to students doing any clinical work. This coverage protects the students and the college while the students are in their clinical courses of study Technology Fee There is a $4.00 per credit hour (maximum $16.00) technology fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all curriculum students. Books The cost of books is approximately $550.00–$700.00 fall semester and $450.00–$550.00 spring semester. For specific information regarding bookstore-related questions, please contact the College Bookstore at 336-838-6174. Material and Supply Fees The following courses require additional special fees as listed: ART 283 and ART 284, $35.00; Dental Assisting, $50.00 (fall and spring semesters); and Basic Law Enforcement Training, $200.00. In case of equipment breakage or damage due to gross negligence or maliciousness, students will be expected to remunerate the institution for the cost. Grades shall be withheld until proper payment is made. Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts include a supply fee of $125.00 to supplement supplies and perishables used by each student. Supply fees apply to the following courses: CUL 140, CUL 160, CUL 170, CUL 214 ($50.00 only), CUL 230, CUL 240, CUL 260, CUL 270, CUL 280, BPA 130, BPA 150, BPA 210, BPA 240, BPA 250. Students should not require more than two courses per semester with a supply fee included. Exceptions: If a student is off-track, is enrolled simultaneously in both Culinary and Baking and Pastry, or if a student chooses to take an increased load. Exam Preparation/Review Fee An exam preparation/review fee is charged to students who are enrolled in the following health program classes: NUR 11, NUR 112, NUR 213, RCP 215. The fee is utilized to provide additional preparation for taking a national board exam after program completion. Contact the lead instructor of the applicable program for more information. Tuition Payment Options Payment of tuition and required fees is required to be considered enrolled. Options of payment are as follows: • Cash, check, or money order. • Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover - Credit card payments are accepted at the Business Office window in Thompson Hall or online via the student’s WebAdvisor account. • Financial Aid - Financial aid approved prior to registration from the financial aid office. • E-Cashier - Students may wire payment to the college from their personal bank account for a nominal fee. For more information contact the Business Office or visit the college website. • Third Party Authorizations - Businesses, agencies, organizations, etc. may authorize payment for students’/employees’ educational expenses. Authorization from the agency must be either on file or presented to the Business Office at the time of registration stating the specific charges covered. • Tuition Payment Plan - Students may apply for an installment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions for tuition, fees, and books. Payments are set up at 0% interest with a $25.00 per semester fee. Students must enroll for at least three (3) semester hours and complete an application through the college website at www. wilkescc.edu/epay. Payment options subject to change. Continuing Education Programs Registration Fees Basic Skills (ABE, ASE, ESL): No charge for the instructional program and books. There is a required fee for taking a HSE test and a small graduation fee. Occupational Extension and Community Services: Varies depending upon course length. Computer Classes: Registration fee and a $5.00 technology fee. Persons taking continuing education courses who wish to check out books from the library must obtain a library/ID card. Insurance Persons enrolled in the following programs must be covered by personal accident insurance or purchase school accident insurance: Law Enforcement, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Construction, Emergency Medical Technician, Masonry, Metal Working, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Plumbing, Equine Studies, and Practical Woodworking. Persons enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant I, Nursing Assistant II, and Phlebotomy must be covered by malpractice insurance. Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 31 Tuition and Other Costs There will be a $25.00 service charge for all checks returned from the bank due to insufficient funds and/or closed accounts. Registration fees for Continuing Education classes are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change without notice. For current registration fee information, contact the Continuing Education Office at 336-838-6203. Residency for Tuition Purposes Upon applying for admission to the college, prospective students are classified as residents or non-residents of North Carolina for tuition purposes, according to their declaration at the time of application. In addition, each time students register for classes, they are required again to affirm residency status. Individuals who are originally classified as non-resident and later request reclassification to resident status will be asked to complete a “Residence and Tuition Status Application.” The dean of student services will review each of the applications, make a determination as to the individuals’ residency/non-residency status, and will then advise the individuals in writing of the decision. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, students must establish and maintain legal residency (domicile) in North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to being considered for instate residency with the capacity and intent of making North Carolina their permanent home. Persons who are not U.S. citizens but have certain visa and immigration statuses that grant them the legal ability to establish and maintain a bonafide domicile in this country are subject to the same considerations as U.S. citizens in determining residence status for tuition purposes. Non-U.S. citizens present in the United States under certain visa statuses such as tourists, visitors on business, and temporary foreign/international students do not have the legal capacity to establish a bonafide domicile in this country (and thus, not in North Carolina). Students needing a more in-depth examination should consult “A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes.” A copy of the manual is available in the Student Services Office and online at www.northcarolina.edu/?q=legal-affairs/state-residence. Questions should be directed to the Dean of Student Services. Individuals disagreeing with their residency classification may appeal to the college residency committee. The appeal must be made in writing to the vice president of instructional support and student services within 15 working days after the notice of the classification decision is received. Refund Policy Tuition refunds are made based upon Title 1 of the State Board of Community Colleges Code (1E SBCCC.900.1) guidelines. A refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances: a. For on-cycle courses, a 100% refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college prior to the first day of the academic period as noted in the college calendar. In addition, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered. b. After an on-cycle course section begins, the college shall provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the 10% point of the academic period as noted in the college calendar. c. For off-cycle courses, a 100% refund will be made if the student withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college prior to the fist day of the off-cycle course section. In addition, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered. d. After an off-cycle course section begins, the college shall provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the 10% point of the course section. The above policy may differ for financial aid recipients. For example, refunds may not be made to students, but may be credited to the appropriate financial aid program. For a more detailed explanation, contact the financial aid director. In all refund cases, students must initiate the withdrawal through the Registrar’s Office. The Business Office will make the allowable refund only after written request is received from the Registrar’s Office. Beginning on the semester’s first day of classes through the 10% point of the semester (eighth day for fall and spring semesters; fourth day for summer term), students will be charged 25% of the cost of any course dropped. The charge does not apply if a course with equal or more credit hours is added at the same time. For example, if students drop a 3-credit-hour course and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes in the same transaction, the 25% charge will not be applied. However, if students drop a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes at a later time, then the 25% charge will be applied for the course dropped. Therefore, if students need to make changes to their original schedule, they should see their advisor on or before Registration Day to drop a course in order to avoid paying the 25% charge. After the 10% point of the semester, students will be responsible for 100% of the costs of courses on their schedule. For more details, please contact the Registrar’s Office. Note: This refund policy is current at the time of publication; however, this policy is subject to change as mandated by N.C. State legislation. Please see the college website for the most current refund policy. 32 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016 Student Success Courses National and community college studies indicate that students are more successful if they complete a student success course. Therefore, in the fall of 1997, Wilkes Community College implemented a policy that requires all degree/diploma-seeking students to successfully complete a student success course. Students in Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are required to complete ACA 115 within their first 13 semester hours of enrollment at WCC. All Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) students (those planning to transfer to a four-year college or university) are encouraged to take ACA 122 during their first semester of enrollment at WCC. ACA 115 Success and Study Skills ACA 115 is organized according to three major concepts: extended orientation, academic success strategies, and applied critical thinking. The extended orientation concept involves connecting students to WCC technology, services, and expectations. Students practice reading, note taking, and test taking strategies to enhance their college academic success skills. Finally, information literacy, financial literacy, and career awareness make up the applied critical thinking approach in ACA 115. ACA 122 College Transfer Success Students enrolling in the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) programs are required to take ACA 122 as their student success course. Students are involved in activities that support six outcomes: developing a plan to complete community college goals, creating a transfer plan, understanding North Carolina transfer guidelines, enhancing learning strategies, connecting to college resources, and working with college policies and procedures. Students are expected to compare resources, policies, and procedures between the community college and university levels. Course Load Students enrolled for 12 or more semester hours of credit will be classified as full-time students. The average course load is 16 to 18 semester hours of credit, depending on the program of study. Students planning to carry more than 21 credit hours must obtain permission from their advisor and the division dean. Student Classification Freshmen: students who have earned fewer than 30 semester hours. Sophomores: students who have earned 30 or more semester hours. Students enrolled in a diploma or certificate program are classified as freshmen. Attendance Class attendance is considered to be an important part of students’ educational experiences. Students are responsible for attendance and are expected to be punctual and to attend every class session. Regardless of reasons for absences, students will be held accountable for all academic activities. Faculty members may require makeup assignments or tests to compensate for absences. Faculty members who choose or are required by outside agencies to include class attendance as a factor in determining students’ final grades will include this requirement in their course syllabi. For example, students enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training must attend 100% of the total contact hours for the course as mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. In general, absences due to official college activities and events will not be included as absences within an individual instructor’s attendance policy, provided that the student submits appropriate documentation to the instructor a minimum of five business days prior to the events. If documentation is not submitted at least five business days prior to an event, permission for the absence will be at the discretion of the instructor. In addition, if a student has an excessive number of absences or has unsatisfactory academic performance in the course at the time of the absence, the instructor will inform the student whether he or she will be permitted to miss class. Students missing a class due to official college activities and events bear the responsibility of contacting the instructor regarding advanced submission or make up of work. Once the absence has been approved, the student will be allowed a reasonable opportunity to complete all work missed as a result of the missed class. Official college activities and events include participation in the following: field trips in connection with courses; intercollegiate athletic contests; statewide, regional, and/or national organization events; scholarship events; and student academic competitions and award ceremonies. Pursuant to G.S. 115D-5, students may request two excused absences per academic year for religious observances. Curriculum students may obtain a form from the office of the chief academic officer for instruction. Continuing education students may obtain a form from the office of the chief academic officer for continuing education. Students attending classes at the Ashe Campus or Alleghany Center may obtain a form from the chief administrator at those locations. The student must provide a written request to each instructor five business days prior to an absence for religious observance(s). (If the day(s) of observance fall wit |
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