Catalog of Craven Community College

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2010- 2011 Catalog
Founded 1965
An institution of higher education established by authority of the
North Carolina General Assembly and supported by Craven County.
An equal opportunity educational employer
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New Bern Campus
800 College Court
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
252- 638- 7200
Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, North Carolina 28532
252- 444- 6005
Cherry Point Center
4335 C Street, EDTR Building Room 109
Cherry Point, North Carolina 28533
252- 444- 6000
Craven Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the
Commission on Colleges for questions related to the Status of Craven Community College at this address:
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033- 4097
Phone: 404.679.4501
Craven Community College reserves the right to make any changes in programs, delete any courses or to effect any changes in the curriculum without notice. This
right extends to administration, policies, tuition and fees and any other phase of school operations. Each student is expected to have a knowledge of the information
printed in this Catalog.
Updates to the College Catalog will be posted to the College Web site: www. cravencc. edu.
The college is committed to equality in employment and educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants for employment, employees,
applicants for admission, students, or other recipients of or participants in College services, programs, or activities on the basis of any legally protected
status.
250 copies of this document were printed at a cost of $ 9.37 each.
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■ ■ Table of Contents
Introduction to Craven Community College 1
Message from the President – Mission – Vision – About CCC – History –
About North Carolina Community College System
Admissions 5
Admissions Procedures – Application Deadlines – Admission Process –
Admissions Classifications – Residency Status – High School Equivalency
Diploma – Medical – Readmission – Credit by Exam – Departmental Exams
– Transcript Request - Confidentiality ��� Catalog of Record – Consent Form –
Educational Partnerships – University Connections - SOCMAR
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships 15
Tuition – Fees – Early Registration – Student Payment Plan – Refund Policies
– Course Withdrawals – Financial Aid – Scholarships
Advising and Registration 25
Advising – Registration – Withdrawals – Graduation
Student Services and Learning Support 29
Academic Skills Center – Disability Services – Library – Orientation – Stu-dent
Activities – Student Rights and Responsibilities – English as a Second
Language – College and University Visits – Career Services – Food Service
– Bookstore
Academic Information 35
Course Syllabi – Academic Dishonesty – Grade Descriptions - Academic
Recognition - Grade Appeal – Academic Forgiveness – Academic Probation –
Academic Separation – Readmission – Field Trips - Other
Degrees and Programs 41
Associate Degrees – Certificate / Diploma Programs – General Degree
Requirements – Programs Offered – Transfer Course Options
Course Descriptions 181
How to Read - Cooperative Education - Online Learning - Discipline/ Depart-ment
Codes – Course Descriptions
Colleagues 281
Board of Trustees – Foundation Board – Administration Faculty – Professors
Emeriti – Administrative and Professional Staff – Public Radio East – Craven
Early College – Writing Style Guide – Graphic Standards
Academic Calendar, Maps, Success Factors 299
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About Craven
Message from the President_____________________________________
I am pleased to welcome you to Craven Com-munity
College for the 2010- 11 academic year!
Regardless of whether you’re pursuing a career
program, a college transfer pathway or another
learning option, I am certain that you will be
happy that you have chosen Craven as the place
to continue your education.
Your decision to enroll at Craven is a good
one. You’re more than just a number here;
you’re part of a thriving community of learn-ers
that’s made up of people of all ages and
backgrounds.
Like nearly all community colleges, Craven’s
student body consists of men and women
who recently graduated from high school and adults who have
returned to college to complete a degree, to change careers or to
improve their current job skills. We are committed to the “ open
door” philosophy, which means we’re here to allow all students the
opportunity to succeed.
Th is is an exciting time to be at the College. We are focused on
Excellence, Service and Leadership because we want Craven to be
the best college it can be. We’re adding new programs in health
care and composites, and we’re making changes to make the College
a more inviting place.
Th ere are great people who are committed to the College, and
the institution holds great promise. I wish you much success this
academic year!
Best wishes,
Catherine Chew
Dr. Catherine Chew
President
chewc@ cravencc. edu
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■ ■ Mission Statement
Craven Community College is a dynamic and
responsive institution of higher education commit-ted
to improving and enriching individual lives and
society through comprehensive, high quality and
accessible learning opportunities that allow students
to contribute and compete in a diverse and global
community.
Craven Community College fulfills this Mission
through:
Adult General, Basic and Secondary Education
Courses and services for students who desire to
complete a high school equivalency credential
or improve their adult basic education, literacy
and English language skills, or for enrolled
high school students seeking acceleration
opportunities.
Cultural, Citizenship and Community Enrichment
Activities, services, group travel and special
projects in response to cultural needs and quality
of life interests of community populations and for
the leisure enjoyment and enrichment of adults
and youth served.
Developmental Education Studies
Courses and services for students in need of
further growth and development of academic and
basic skills preparation for acceptance into a cur-riculum
and to succeed in college programs.
Economic/ Workforce Development Education
and Special Training
Customized courses specifically designed for,
and in collaboration with, business, industry and
the military including workforce readiness, job
enhancement and technical skill development.
Occupational and Technical Education
Programs, courses and services for students who
plan to enter the workforce or upgrade their
career training, professional skills and work
performance.
Student Development
Programs and services to support and enhance
student academic, career and personal skill
development and growth, and assure success for
diverse and ever- changing student populations.
University- Parallel Education
Programs and coursework for the freshman and
sophomore years of an undergraduate education
for students who plan to continue studies toward
the baccalaureate or pursue postsecondary liberal
arts studies.
■ ■ Vision Statement
By 2015, Craven Community College will be rec-ognized
as a vibrant community college focused
on student success and lifelong learning through
innovative community partnerships, cultural arts
programming, military educational services, public
radio and workforce training.
■ ■ About Craven Community College
Craven Community College serves Craven Coun-ty’s
98,000 residents and its military population
through comprehensive credit and non- credit learn-ing
opportunities. The College plays a significant role
in the county’s education, training and enrichment
needs.
Craven has two campuses – one in New Bern and
one in Havelock. The college also operates an office
and classrooms in the Jerry Marvel Training Cen-ter
on base at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
Point.
In addition to offering traditional seated classes in
New Bern, Havelock and at Cherry Point, Craven has
a robust distance education program that allows stu-dents
to take courses online. The college has several
degree, diploma and certificate programs that can be
completed online.
Craven enrolls about 4,500 students in its curricu-lum
( credit) educational offerings programs each
year. More than 10,000 students are served in the
college’s Continuing Education programs annually.
The average age is 29. Craven’s faculty- student ratio
is roughly 14- 1.
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Craven offers two- year associate’s degrees, including
Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate
in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Asso-ciate
in General Education. The college also offers a
number of diploma and certificate options, particu-larly
in its technical programs. High school students
can enroll in some college- level courses at Craven at
no cost. Students should consult their high school
guidance counselors for more information.
Craven has agreements that enable students to
earn Baccalaurate Degrees from four- year public and
private colleges and universities.
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools, academic credits can be earned through
full- or part- time study in the day, evening or online.
The New Bern Campus is home to Craven Early
College, which is the county’s fourth public high
school. High school freshmen who remain enrolled
in CEC for five years are able to graduate with both
their high school diplomas and their two- year asso-ciate’s
degrees or two years of transferable college
credit at no cost.
Consistent with its mission to meet the higher
education and training needs of students, the Col-lege
is committed to academic excellence, customer
service, and leadership. With the support of faculty
and staff and a comprehensive support services, each
of our students is provided hope, opportunity, and
preparation for both a career and a productive life.
■ ■ History
Craven Community College was created as an
extension of Lenoir Community College by the 1965
North Carolina General Assembly. Granted indepen-dent
status as Craven Technical Institute in 1967, the
college was served by Dr. Thurman Brock as Presi-dent
in the historic Harvey House in downtown New
Bern. In 1971, the college moved its operations to its
present 100- acre location, and in 1973 the Institute
was granted community college status. That same
year, the College opened an office on the Cherry
Point Marine Corps Air Station. In January 2004 the
24- acre Havelock campus, including the Institute of
Aeronautical Technology, opened for classes.
The College has been served by four Presidents:
Dr. Thurman Brock, Dr. Steve Redd, Dr. Scott Ralls
and, currently, Dr. Catherine Chew.
Community colleges have their own local Boards
of Trustees. Four members each are elected by the
local school board and the board of County Com-missioners,
while four members are appointed by the
Governor.
■ ■ About the North Carolina Community
College System
North Carolina’s 58 statewide institutions bring
educational opportunity within commuting distance
of virtually all North Carolina citizens and comprise
the nation’s third largest, centrally managed system
of community college and technical education.
The mission of the North Carolina Community
College System is to open the door to high- quality,
accessible educational opportunities that minimize
the barriers to post- secondary education, maximize
student success, develop a globally and multi- cultur-ally
competent workforce, and improve the lives and
well- being of individuals by providing:
• Education, training and retraining for the
workforce, including basic skills and literacy
education, occupational and pre- baccalaure-ate
programs;
• Support for economic development through
services to and in partnership with business
and industry and in collaboration with the
University of North Carolina System and
private colleges and universities; and
• Services to communities and individuals
which improve the quality of life.
The North Carolina Community College System
offers 2,500 curriculum programs under more than
290 curriculum titles. Programs are offered at the
certificate, diploma and the Associate of Applied
Science degree levels as well as at the Associate of
Arts, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Science
degree levels for college transfer students.
The North Carolina Community College System
is governed by a State Board of Trustees, appointed
by the Governor and the General Assembly, which
determine the policies to be followed by the 58 state-supported
institution.
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■ ■ Admissions Procedures
Admission to Craven Community College is open
to all graduates of an accredited/ registered high
school or to those with a recognized equivalency,
such as a General Education Development Certifi-cate
( GED). High school accreditation is awarded
by one of several regional accrediting agencies, such
as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
A high school may also be registered with the state
department of education where it is located.
In order to receive financial aid, students must
be accepted and enrolled into one of the College’s
degree or diploma programs.
Students may choose to attend full- time ( 12 credits
or more per semester) or part- time ( fewer than 12
credits).
■ ■ Application Deadlines
Students seeking admission to Limited Admission
Programs such as Associate Degree Nursing, Prac-tical
Nursing, and Health Information Technology
must meet special admissions criteria, requirements
and deadlines. For these select programs, all appli-cation
forms, transcripts, placement test scores and
documentation must be received before review of
application will be considered.
Nursing
Fall Admission January 10 - February 18
Spring Admission June 1 - July 15
Practical Nursing
Fall Admission January 10 - February 18
Health Information Technology
Fall Admission January 16 - February 18
Pharmacy Technology
Fall Admission January 10 - March 31
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fall Admission January 10 - March 31
■ ■ Admission Process
1. Complete Application
Students may apply for admission on a full- time or
part- time basis. First- time and transfer students are
welcome. Students are encouraged to apply online
at www. cravencc. edu ( click the “ Admissions and
Financial Aid” link) or may request an application by
phone, mail, or in person by contacting the Admis-sions
Office at the New Bern or Havelock campuses
or by e- mail at admissions@ cravencc. edu.
New Bern Campus Havelock Campus
800 College Court 305 Cunningham Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562 Havelock, NC 28532
252.638.7200 252.444.6005
2. Provide Transcripts
An official high school or GED transcript is required
and must show graduation or GED certification date.
The high school transcript must be sent directly from
the high school last attended to the college.
GED transcript requests may be mailed to:
State GED Office
North Carolina Community College System
5016 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
This requirement may be waived if an applicant
has an Associate or higher degree.
Upon admission, the college will complete an
evaluation of transfer credits that may have been
earned from another college or university or through
advanced placement or other examinations.
Prospective transfer students must submit an offi-cial
copy of transcripts from all previous college( s)
from which credits are to be considered. Only previ-ous
college courses completed with a grade of “ C”
( 2.0) or higher will be eligible for transfer consider-ation.
Transfer students must complete 25% of their
coursework at Craven Community College to be eli-gible
for graduation.
Any credit earned with a grade of “ C” or higher
at an accredited institution will be accepted at Cra-ven
Community College provided it is appropriate
to the student’s program and a comparable course
is offered. The catalog and/ or course descriptions
from other institutions attended may be required for
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evaluation before credit is granted. Course work over
fifteen years old may not be accepted. Evaluation of
such credits will be made on an individual basis.
3. Take the Placement Test
Students are required to take the College Place-ment
Test prior to registering for courses. The col-lege
may waive placement tests for students who
have SAT scores of 500 on writing, reading and/ or
math or ACT scores of 21 on reading, english and/ or
math ( if the SAT or ACT was taken within the past
five years). The Placement Test assesses students’
readiness for college- level courses by evaluating their
reading, writing and mathematics skills. The results
of these assessments assist the College in placing stu-dents
in courses at the appropriate level to assist in
their successful completion of courses. Placement in
Developmental Studies coursework is based upon
( 1) scores on the COMPASS test taken during the
admissions process, ( 2) referral by instructors, or ( 3)
student request. If a student’s placement test results
indicate a need for additional growth in reading,
writing and/ or math, the College will provide special
advising concerning specific course selection.
The College Placement Test is computerized and
untimed. Students may retake the test once during
a six month period for a $ 3.00 fee. Students with
documented disabilities may make special arrange-ments
to take the test by contacting the Academic
Skills Center.
Students who enter Craven Community College
with only high school credit in foreign language may
elect to begin their foreign language instruction in
the first level course for the language of their inter-est
( FRE 111, GER 111 or SPA 111) or may take a
department exam.
4. Meet with an Advisor
Students should meet with an advisor in the Stu-dent
Center to discuss their personal and profes-sional
goals and to develop an academic plan. Advi-sors
are available in the Student Center between
7: 30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Monday through Thursday, and
between 7: 30 a. m. and 5 p. m. on Friday at both the
New Bern and Havelock campuses. Walk- in service
and appointments are available.
■ ■ Admissions Classifications
Regular Status: Students who have completed all
admissions requirements and are enrolled in a Pro-gram
of Study.
Provisional Status: Students who have not com-pleted
all admissions requirements may be admitted
and enrolled for one semester. Provisional students
will be allowed for subsequent semesters only upon
completion of admissions requirements.
Visiting Status: Students enrolled at other insti-tutions
may be admitted as Visiting students with
letters/ statements from their home institutions for
registration.
Special Status: Students not seeking a degree,
diploma or certificate may be admitted and enrolled
as Special students. Special students are required to
complete an application and residency statement,
and provide evidence of prerequisite satisfaction
( unofficial documents are acceptable). Special stu-dents
wishing to be reclassified as Regular students
must complete admissions requirements as indicated
for Regular Status.
Freshman: Students who have earned fewer than
30 semester hours of credit
Sophomore: Students who have earned more than
30 semester hours of credit
Full- time Student: Students who are registered for
12 or more semester hours of credit
Part- time Student: Students who are registered
for fewer than 12 semester hours of credit
■ ■ Residency Status
Students are classified as residents for tuition pur-poses
if they have established the legal residence
requirements found at www. northcarolina. edu/ legal/
residence/ committee/ manual/ The_ Manual_ 081408.
pdf. Active duty military stationed in North Caro-lina,
along with their spouses and dependents, may
qualify for the in state rate. The forms required to
qualify for this benefit are available at our Cherry
Point, Havelock and New Bern offices.
Resident status is initially determined by informa-tion
provided on the student’s admission application.
Further documentation may be required to change
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a student’s resident status. All students are charged
the appropriate rate of tuition and fees depending on
the number of credits taken and the student’s state
residence.
■ ■ Medical
A physical exam may be required when deemed
necessary by college officials, particularly in limited
admissions programs.
■ ■ Readmission
Former Craven Community College students who
were previously enrolled but have not attended the
College for one year or more are required to com-plete
a new application.
■ ■ Credit by Examination
Students can receive credit for college courses
under the credit by examination policy. The College
recognizes and awards credit for the following test-ing
programs:
1. APP – Advanced Placement Program
2. CLEP – College Level Examination Program
3. DSST – DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
4. IBCC - International Baccalaureate College
Credit
The College awards credit for APP, CLEP and DSST
examinations based on the credit recommendations
of the American Council on Education for compa-rable
courses it offers. A maximum of 20 semester
hours credit is allowed under the Credit by Exami-nation
Policy. Credit will apply towards graduation
requirements in the student’s program; however,
quality points are not awarded.
A student desiring college credit through these pro-grams
must have the applicable testing agency for-ward
the examination results to the College. Credit
will be awarded based upon established criteria.
■ ■ Departmental Exams
A student may receive credit by taking a depart-mental
exam for a course in which he/ she evidences
previous work or educational experience. Students
must first register and pay tuition for a given class in
order to take a departmental exam and earn credit for
the course. If the student does not successfully pass
the examination, he/ she may elect to remain in the
course for credit or may elect to withdraw from the
course. Courses completed by departmental exami-nation
are not used in computing a student’s fulltime
or part- time enrollment status. Quality points are not
assigned for credit by exam. However, course credit
and the credit hours are counted toward graduation
requirements. Most colleges and universities do not
accept CE grades in transfer.
Procedures are as follows:
• The student submits the Credit by Exam form
to the appropriate Academic Dean.
• If approved for a Credit by Exam opportunity,
the Academic Dean makes the arrangements
with the student for registration and for
administering the departmental exam.
• Following successful completion of the exam,
the Academic Dean will notify the Registrar
by submitting the Credit by Exam form.
• Credit will be awarded for a grade of “ C” or
higher. Credit hours will be posted on the
student’s permanent record using the grade
symbol “ CE.”
Students should contact Academic Deans as early
as possible to schedule any exam to be used as a
prerequisite verification for a higher level transfer
course.
■ ■ Transcript Requests
Transcripts will not be released for a student who
has an outstanding financial obligation to the Col-lege.
All student records are held in confidence by
the College. Transcripts will be made available only
upon request of the student. A statement authorizing
release must be signed by the student before a tran-script
will be sent to other colleges, employers, or
other agencies. Authorization for release of transcript
forms is available in Student Services and online.
There will be a three dollar fee for each transcript.
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■ ■ Confidentiality
The College qualifies as an educational institution
within the meaning of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act ( FERPA), and therefore all educa-tion
records are private to the student and the Col-lege
with the exceptions set forth in this Policy and as
provided by law. Students shall be granted rights of
access to their records and such records shall be open
to revise only as indicated in this Policy and upon the
terms and conditions established by the College. See
this policy in its entirety at
http:// www. cravencc. edu/ about/ policies/ StudRec
PrivacyRights. cfm.
■ ■ Catalog of Record
The catalog that is current when a student enrolls
in the College is the catalog of record. Students who
enroll continuously ( Fall and Spring, excluding Sum-mer)
may graduate under the provisions of the cata-log
of record or in a subsequent issue. Students who
are not in continuous enrollment must graduate
under the provisions of the catalog in effect on their
last reenrollment or a subsequent issue of the cata-log.
Students who change their program of study will
come under the provisions of the catalog in effect at
the time of the program of study change or a subse-quent
issue.
■ ■ Consent Form for Release of
Nondirectory Information
Students should notify the Registrar if they do not
want directory information to be released. Directory
information includes student name, address, tele-phone
number, dates and places of birth, etc.
■ ■ Educational Partnerships
High School Students Partnerships
The Craven EDGE
( Earn a Degree, Graduate Early)
College Credits for Traditional and Nontraditional
( Private/ Home- Based) High School Students
High School Students Currently enrolled and aca-demically
qualified high school students have three
options for earning college credit:
1. Enrollment in state- approved face- to- face courses.
2. Enrollment in state- approved online [ Learn and
Earn Online ( LEO)] courses.
3. Enrollment in self- supporting courses.
High School Students
1. Must meet all admissions requirements, course
prerequisites, and registration deadlines [ additional
is information available in this Catalog and the CCC
Web site ( http:// www. cravencc. edu/)].
2. Must meet with their high school counselors
and obtain written approval from high school rep-resentatives
and their parents/ guardians prior to
enrollment in college classes. Approval forms are
available in their high school Guidance Offices and
on the CCC Web site.
3. May enroll in both online and face- to- face CCC
courses as long state age requirements are met.
4. Must enroll in all coursework prior to their June
High School graduation ceremonies. Students are
not required to complete college coursework by this
June deadline. “ January Completers” ( students who
complete their high school graduation requirements
early) may also enroll in college classes prior to their
June graduation ceremonies.
5. Will earn dual high school credit at the discre-tion
of their local high schools.
6. Should have good study and organizational
skills.
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Option 1
Enrollment in State- Approved
Face- to- Face Classes
• Students must be a high school junior or
senior, age 16 or above.
• State- approved face- to- face courses include
courses from the following disciplines:
Mathematics ( MAT), Science ( BIO, CHM,
GEL, etc.), Technology ( CIS, EGR, etc.), and
Technical/ Vocational/ Career ( ACC, AUT,
CJC. COS, OST, etc.).
• Students must meet all course prerequisites.
Specific course information including prereq-uisites,
corequisites, descriptions, credits, and
approval of course articulation/ transferability
are available in this Catalog.
• Course prerequisites may include comple-tion
of developmental course requirements
or earning satisfactory scores on the Craven
Community College Placement Test. SAT
scores of 500 or higher on the corresponding
components of the SAT may be substituted
for the Craven Community College ( CCC)
Placement Test. Corresponding SAT com-ponents
include the Writing Component
( corresponds to the CCC Developmental
English Requirement); the Critical Reading
Component ( corresponds to the CCC Devel-opmental
Reading Requirement), and the
Math Component ( corresponds to the CCC
Developmental Math Requirement).
• Students must be enrolled in high- school on
at least a half- time basis.
• Tuition and fees are free.
• Students are responsible for purchasing their
textbooks.
• Students are responsible for their transporta-tion
to- and- from the College.
• Students should receive high school credit
for coursework completed at CCC but prior
( written) approval must be provided by local
high school representatives in order for high
school credit to be considered.
• Students should receive high school honors
credit and college credit for most college/ uni-versity
transfer courses within the Associate
in Arts ( AA) Degree ( A10100), the Associate
in Fine Arts ( AFA) Degree ( A10200), and the
Associate in Science ( AS) Degree ( A10400).
Specific college/ university admissions/
degree requirements may vary and prior
written approval must be provided by local
high school representatives in order for high
school credit to be considered.
• Although exceptions may apply, Associate
in Applied Science Degrees ( for example,
A25100, A45360, etc.) and the diploma/ cer-tificate
options within these disciplines are
generally not transferable to baccalaureate
and university programs. A complete listing
of degrees granted by CCC is available in this
Catalog and the CCC Web- site ( http:// www.
cravencc. edu/).
• As long as state age requirements are met,
students may enroll in both online ( beginning
their freshman year of high school) and face-to-
face ( age 16 or above) courses.
• Courses may be taught on the New Bern and
Havelock CCC Campuses and within the
West Craven High School Community.
• Completion of a CCC Orientation is
recommended.
Option 2
Enrollment in State- Approved Learn and
Earn Online ( LEO) Classes
• Students must be high school freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
• Though a few exclusions apply, state- approved
online courses include courses from almost
every discipline, including courses provided
in Option 1 ( above), as well as courses from
the Humanities/ Fine Arts ( ART, COM, ENG,
FRE, GER, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, etc);
the Social/ Behavioral Sciences ( ANT, ECO,
GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC, etc.), and various
electives ( ACA, HEA, PED, etc.).
• Students must meet course prerequisites.
Specific course details including prerequi-sites,
corequisites, descriptions, credits, and
approval of course articulation/ transferability
are available in this Catalog.
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• Course prerequisites may include completion
of developmental course requirements or
earning satisfactory scores on the CCC Place-ment
Test. SAT scores of 500 or higher on the
corresponding components of the SAT may
be substituted for the CCC Placement Test.
Corresponding SAT components include the
Writing Component ( corresponds to the CCC
Developmental English Requirement); the
Critical Reading component ( corresponds to
the CCC Developmental Reading Requirement),
and the Math Component ( corresponds to the
CCC Developmental Math Requirement).
• There is no minimum high school enrollment
requirement.
• Tuition and fees are free.
• Textbooks are free for public school students.
• Although access to a good quality computer
and the Internet are recommended, transpor-tation
to- and- from the CCC campus is not
required.
• Students should receive high school credit
for coursework completed at CCC but prior
( written) approval must be provided by local
high school representatives in order for this
credit to be considered.
• Students should receive high school honors
credit and college credit for most college/ uni-versity
transfer courses within the Associate
in Arts ( AA) Degree ( A10100), the Associate
in Fine Arts ( AFA) Degree ( A10200), and the
Associate in Science ( AS) Degree ( A10400).
Specific college/ university admissions/ degree
requirements may vary and prior written
approval must be provided by local high
school representatives in order for high
school credit to be considered.
• Although exceptions may apply, Associate
in Applied Science Degrees ( for example,
A25100, A45360, etc.) and the diploma/ cer-tificate
options within these disciplines are
generally not transferable to baccalaureate
and university programs. A complete listing
of degrees granted by CCC is available in this
Catalog and the CCC Web- site ( http:// www.
cravencc. edu/).
• As long as state age requirements are met,
students may enroll in both online ( beginning
their freshman year of high school) and face-to-
face ( age 16 or above) courses.
• Courses may be completed from home, from
local high schools, from the CCC campus,
etc. All assignments will be submitted to the
college instructor through an online delivery
format.
• Good study skills, good computer skills, and
completion of a BlackBoard Orientation are
highly recommended.
• Additional information is available at, http://
www. nclearnandearn. gov/
Option 3
Enrollment in Self- Supporting Classes
• Classes not approved in Option 1, above,
may be provided in a face- to- face format on
a Self- Supporting basis. Though a few exclu-sions
may apply, these classes may include
options from Humanities/ Fine Arts ( ART,
COM, ENG, FRE, GER, HUM, MUS, PHI,
REL, SPA, etc), the Social/ Behavioral Sciences
( ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC, etc.),
and various electives ( ACA, HEA, PED, etc.).
• Students must meet course prerequisites.
Specific course details including prerequi-sites,
corequisites, descriptions, credits, and
approval of course articulation/ transferability
are available in this Catalog.
• Course prerequisites may include comple-tion
of developmental course requirements
or earning satisfactory scores on the CCC
Placement Test. SAT scores of 500 or higher
on the corresponding components of the SAT
may be substituted for the CCC Placement
Test. Corresponding SAT components include
the Writing Component ( corresponds to the
CCC Developmental English Requirement);
the Critical Reading component ( corresponds
to the CCC Developmental Reading Require-ment),
and the Math Component ( corre-sponds
to the CCC Developmental Math
Requirement).
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• Self- Supporting Classes may be provided
to students ages 16 or above on the Craven
Community College ( CCC) campus or local
high school campuses.
• Students should receive high school honors
credit and college credit for most college/ uni-versity
transfer courses within the Associate
in Arts ( AA) Degree ( A10100), the Associate
in Fine Arts ( AFA) Degree ( A10200), and the
Associate in Science ( AS) Degree ( A10400).
Specific college/ university admissions/
degree requirements may vary and prior
written approval must be provided by local
high school representatives in order for high
school credit to be considered.
• Self- Supporting classes are not supplemented
by outside funds. Therefore, high school stu-dents
should anticipate that tuition/ fee rates
will exceed those typically charged to adult
students.
• In order for the college to effectively man-age
its resources, Self- Supporting classes may
require a minimum number of enrollees.
• For additional information or to request a
Self- Supporting class, please contact the CCC
Director of Educational Partnerships.
Innovative High School Programs:
College Credits for Early College Students
and Early College- EAST Students
Craven Early College ( CEC) and Early College-
EAST ( EC- EAST) are headquartered on the Craven
Community College New Bern and Havelock cam-puses.
These public high schools are designed for high
school students who are ready to do focused, college-level
coursework but who may not thrive in a tradi-tional
high school setting. Both Craven Early College
and Early College- EAST are joint projects of Craven
Community College and the Craven County Schools.
Innovative Programs
• Both Craven Early College and Early College-
EAST are part of the national initiative of
“ new schools” championed by the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation and the network
of “ Learn and Earn” high schools endorsed by
the state.
• CEC and EC- EAST enroll new classes of
ninth- graders every fall. Acceptance is based
on a lottery system.
• Craven Early College and Early College- EAST
students, after five years of enrollment, will
have the opportunity to graduate with their
high school diplomas and their two- year asso-ciate’s
degrees or their high school diplomas
and two years of transferable college credit.
• With an associate’s degree in hand, Craven
Early College and Early College- EAST gradu-ates
will be able to enter the workforce right
away or be prepared to transfer to a four- year
degree program with two years of credits in
tow.
• Craven Early College students do not have to
pay tuition and are eligible for school system
transportation.
• These innovative programs follow the Col-lege’s
calendar rather than the public school
system’s calendar.
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■ ■ College and University Partnerships
University Connections:
College/ University Transfer Options
General Information: Transfer Agreements
The University of NC System– The NC
Community College System Agreement
Students can complete a pre- major degree, Associate
in Arts ( AA) and Associate in Science ( AS) degree
programs, with Craven Community College, and
upon acceptance by one of the state universities, may
enter as a junior. Students transferring prior to com-pletion
of an Associate degree can transfer a block
of core curriculum courses which UNC institutions
will accept as a completion of their lower division
general education requirements. Students transfer-ring
to senior institutions other than those of the
University of North Carolina System should ask for
assistance in planning their transfer program.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement ( CAA)
between the University of North Carolina System
and the North Carolina Community College System
( NCCCS) guarantees the transfer of courses that
make up Associate in Arts ( AA) and Associate in
Science ( AS) programs into bachelor’s degree pro-grams
at UNC- System universities.
Individual courses selected from the AA and AS
offerings are evaluated by senior institutions on a
course- by- course basis. Students wishing to transfer
individual courses ( not the General Education core
or the completed degree) are advised to work closely
with an academic advisor to select the courses that
best suit their educational needs.
The General Education core of the AA and the AS
degrees ( 44 to 46 SHC) transfers to meet the general
education core of the bachelor’s degree, provided a
“ C” or higher is earned in all transferred classes.
The Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science
degree transferred under the CAA guarantees junior
status. Requirements for some major programs at
the senior institution may require additional pre-specialty
courses beyond the general education core.
Students will still be required to meet the foreign lan-guage
and/ or health and physical education require-ments
of the receiving college/ university.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement ( CAA)
does NOT guarantee acceptance into any specific col-lege
or university except where there is an additional
articulation agreement in place and students have met
these additional requirements. However, completion
of the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science
degree under the terms of the CAA does qualify stu-dents
for admission to a UNC- System school under
the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy.
Complete details of the CAA are found at the
University of NC System Web site:
http:// www. northcarolina. edu/
http:// www. northcarolina. edu/ aa/ articulation/
index. htm, and
http:// www. northcarolina. edu/ content. php/ assess-ment/
reports/ studentinfo/ caa. htm.
Transfer of Community College Coursework to NC
Private Colleges
In addition to the 16 UNC System universities that
are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
( CAA) between The University of NC System and
The NC Community College System ( NCCCS), 24
private NC colleges have created their own CAA with
the NCCCS. The Admissions Office at the following
institutions may be contacted for more information:
Barton Belmont- Abbey
Bennett Brevard
Campbell Catawba
Chowan Gardner- Webb
J. C. Smith Lees- McRae College
Livingston Louisburg
Mars Hill Montreat
Mount Olive NC Wesleyan
Peace Pfeiffer
Queens St. Andrews
St. Augustine Shaw
Warren Wilson Wingate
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East Carolina University
Wachovia Partnership East at Craven
Community College
Craven’s New Bern Campus is the headquarters
for Wachovia Partnership East’s Coastal Consortium
which serves residents in Craven, Pamlico, Jones,
Carteret, and Onslow counties.
Through the ECU Wachovia Partnership East Pro-gram,
students are able to complete their first two years
of general education coursework at Craven Com-munity
College and then complete the remainder
of their teaching degree from ECU. Degrees offered
include:
BS Elementary Education
BS Special Education
BS Middle Grades Education
Special Education and Middle Grades education
are offered entirely online and field placements are
made within the area. The Elementary Education
degree delivered mostly online with a few face- to-face
evening classes at the Craven Community Col-lege
“ hub site” in New Bern. Although students will
continue to work with their CCC advisors until com-pletion
of their transfer degrees, students may con-tact
the Partnership- East Coordinator for additional
information:
252- 638- 6492/ faulkena@ cravencc. edu/ The
Wachovia- Partnership Office [ Business Information
Technology Building, Suite 116 ( New Bern Campus)].
Seamless Transfer and Military Outreach
Students who complete their Associate’s Degree
with CCC may complete bachelor’s degrees in the
following program areas at East Carolina University
( ECU):
• Birth- Kindergarten Education – AAS to
BSBK
• Business Education – AAS to BSBE
( entirely online)
• Communication – AA to BS ( entirely online)
• General Business – AA to BSBA ( entirely
online)
• Health Information Management – AA to BS
( entirely online)
• Health Services Management – AA to BS
( entirely online)
• Industrial Technology/ Industrial Supervision
– AAS ( variety of options) to BS
• Industrial Technology/ Information &
• Computer Technology – AAS ( variety of
options) to BS
• Industrial Technology/ Industrial Distribution
& Logistics – AAS ( variety of options) to BS
• Industrial Technology/ Manufacturing Sys-tems
– AAS ( variety of options) to BS
• Information Technologies – AAS to BSBE
( entirely online)
• Registered Nurse/ Bachelor of Science in
Nursing – ADN to RN/ BSN
Although students will continue to work with
their CCC advisors until completion of their transfer
degree, they may contact the ECU Associate Direc-tor
for Military Outreach for more information:
252- 444- 6003/ 800- 398- 9275/ The ECU Military
Outreach Office [ IAT Building, Suite 114 ( Havelock
Campus)].
North Carolina State University
The NCSU College of Engineering at
Craven Community College
In addition to the courses provided in the Com-prehensive
Articulation Agreement ( CAA), CCC
students can earn a bachelor’s degree from the NC
State College of Engineering without leaving home.
After completing their general education, math, and
science courses at Craven Community College, stu-dents
are able to “ transfer” to NCSU through innova-tive
techniques including high definition interactive
video technology, “ live” engineering courses on the
CCC campus, and by utilizing pre- recorded lectures
from NCSU professors. Hands- on laboratory expe-riences
are provided on the Havelock campus using
state- of- the- art equipment.
Craven’s Havelock campus is the home of NC
State’s Mechanical Engineering System BSE program.
In the BSE program, students can earn a Bachelor of
Science in engineering ( BSE) with a concentration in
mechanical engineering systems without ever leav-ing
CCC.
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BSE students take general education, math, and
science courses from Craven Community College
and engineering courses from NC State. For the
engineering courses, students use high definition
interactive video at the Havelock campus to par-ticipate
in courses taught at the Raleigh campus. In
addition, students participate in live courses taught
by NC State personnel in Havelock and utilize pre-recorded
lectures from NC State professors. Hands-on
laboratory experiences are provided in Havelock
using state of the art equipment. All BSE courses are
sequenced to accommodate the full- time or part-time
student attending day or evening classes.
2+ 2 Engineering Transfer Program at
NCSU, UNC- Charlotte, NC- A& T, and ECU
Engineering bound students who desire a disci-pline
other than Mechanical Engineering Systems
can participate in Craven’s 2+ 2 Engineering transfer
program with NC State. CCC engineering students
can participate in Craven’s 2+ 2 transfer program.
The 2+ 2 Engineering Program provides students
with an opportunity to begin at Craven Community
College and then transfer to any of the engineering
schools in North Carolina, including NCSU, UNC-Charlotte,
NC- A& T, or ECU, where they can finish
their degrees in 2- 3 years ( pending admission by
their respective universities and Schools Colleges of
Engineering).
Although CCC engineering students will continue
to work with their CCC advisors until completion
of their transfer degree, they may contact the NCSU
Engineering Program Coordinator for more infor-mation:
252- 444- 3357/ wbfortne@ ncsu. edu/ The
NC State College Of Engineering Office [ Room 108
Redd Building ( CCC Havelock Campus)].
■ ■ Other College/ University Connections
Additional Transfer Options
In addition to the courses provided in the Com-prehensive
Articulation Agreement ( CAA), transfer
opportunities are continuously being developed with
other NC Community College System ( NCCCS) Pro-grams
and baccalaureate/ university programs across
the state and throughout the country, with a variety
of options provided at the New Bern, Cherry Point,
and Havelock campuses. For up- to- date information
about new and developing articulation agreements,
students may contact their advisors, the CCC Student
Services Division ( 252- 638- 7200/ CCC Student Cen-ter),
The CCC Cherry Point Branch- Office ( 252- 444-
6000/ smithj@ cravencc. edu), the Havelock Campus
( 252- 444- 6005/ wynnc@ cravencc. edu) or the Direc-tor
of Educational Partnerships ( 252- 638- 7382/
forrests@ cravencc. edu/ BIT Building, Suite 116).
Service Member’s Opportunity College
Program ( SOCMAR/ SOCNAV)
Craven Community College is a member of SOC-MAR/
SOCNAV, the degree program for the Marine
Corps and Navy, consisting of accredited colleges
which offer degree programs on or accessible to
Marine Corps Navy installations worldwide. These
civilian colleges accept credits from network colleges,
enabling military personnel and their dependents to
continue working toward a degree even when trans-ferred.
The agreement with the home college provides
a plan for program completion and also guarantees
that graduation programs will not be changed as long
as minimum residency and academic requirements
( 25% of coursework and 2.0 Grade Point Average are
met). Service members are eligible for a SOC con-tract
after completing six semester hours of college
level coursework.
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Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Tuition and additional or special college fees that
apply to in- state and out- of- state students are subject
to change. A student payment plan is available for
students, who should be familiar with refund policies.
The College provides financial aid and scholarship
opportunities for students who qualify.
■ ■ Tuition 2010- 2011*
In state ( per semester/ credit hour) .................. $ 50.00
Maximum In- state tuition ............................... $ 800.00
Out- of- state( per semester/ credit hour) .............. $ 241.30
Maximum Out- of- State Tuition .................. $ 3,860.80
■ ■ College Fees*
Computer Use and Technology– per semester .$ 16.00
Student Activity – Fall and Spring only
( 1- 6 credit hrs) .................................................. $ 16.00
Student Activity – Fall and Spring only
( 7 or more credits) ............................................ $ 32.00
Transcript Fee ( each) ............................................$ 3.00
Security/ Parking per semester .......................... $ 10.00
each additional sticker.........................................$ 2.00
Returned Check, per check ............................... $ 20.00
Summer School supply per course ................... $ 10.00
GED – to take the whole exam.............................$ 7.50
GED – to re- take the writing portion only.........$ 2.50
Parking Fine............................................................$ 5.00
Graduation – Cap, Gown and Tassel ............≈ $ 30.00
Graduation – Diploma Cost ............................. $ 10.00
Graduation – Associate Degree Hood ..........≈ $ 30.00
Optional Student Accident Insurance ................$ 2.00
( per semester)
Placement Fee for Retesting $ 3.00
Library Fines:
per day for overdue books ...................................$ .10
per day for overdue videos..................................$ 1.00
per page for personal printing ............................$ .10
per page for photocopies .....................................$ .10
replacement library card ....................................$ 1.00
Test proctoring ( nonstudents) .......................... $ 20.00
Nursing Admissions Testing ............................. $ 25.00
Professional Liability Insurance ( Nursing and
Medical Assisting) – annual fee ........................ $ 16.00
Nursing Badge Replacement ............................. $ 50.00
Nursing Math Test .................................................$ 4.00
Course Specific Fees
Many courses have special fees associated with
them. These are listed in the Course Description sec-tion
with the applicable course.
* Fees are subject to change upon approval of the College
Board of Trustees. Tuition rates are subject to change by
action of the N. C. General Assembly.
■ ■ Early Registration for Students
Enrolled full- time degree- seeking students are
encouraged to register early for the next semester to
obtain seats in desired courses. See Academic Calen-dar
for specific dates.
■ ■ Student Payment Plan
For $ 25 per semester, students may spread the cost
of their tuition and fees over a four month period
without interest charges by individually contracting
with Nelnet. Consult the Student Center for details.
■ ■ Refund Policies
1. A refund shall not be made except under the
following circumstances:
a. A 100 percent refund shall be made if the stu-dent
officially withdraws prior to the first day
of classes of the academic semester or term as
noted in the College calendar. Also, a student
is eligible for a 100 percent refund if the class
in which the student is officially registered is
cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
b. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the stu-dent
officially withdraws from the class prior
to or on the official 10 percent point of the
term.
c. For classes beginning at times other than the
first week ( seven calendar days) of the semes-ter,
a 100 percent refund shall be made if the
student officially withdraws from the class
prior to the first class meeting. A 75 percent
refund shall be made if the student officially
withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10
percent point of the class.
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d. A 100 percent refund shall be made if the
student officially withdraws from a contact
hour class prior to the first day of class of the
academic semester or term or if the college
cancels the class. A 75 percent refund shall be
made if the student officially withdraws from
a contact hour class on or before the tenth
calendar day of the class.
2. To comply with applicable federal regulations
regarding refunds, federal regulation will supersede
the state refund regulations stated in this rule.
3. Where a student, having paid the required
tuition for a semester dies during that term ( prior
to or on the last day of examinations of the College
the student was attending), all tuition and fees for
that semester may be refunded to the estate of the
deceased.
4. For a class which the College collects receipts
which are not required to be deposited into the
State Treasury account, the College shall adopt local
refund policies.
Refund policies are determined by NCCCS, and
dates are published in the course schedules each
semester and on the college’s Web site:
www. cravencc. edu/ admissions/ tuition. cfm
For additional information about refunds, contact
the Business Office staff at 638- 7268.
Title IV Federal Refund Policy
Title IV Federal Financial Aid students who with-draw
or stop attending the college during the first
60% of the semester will have their financial aid
recalculated according to the Higher Education
Amendments of 1998, 34 CFR part 668.22. Some
grant recipients may owe repayment to both the
institution and the Federal government as the result
of this recalculation.
■ ■ Withdrawal from Course( s)
Students who receive financial aid from any of the
following sources: Federal Programs ( Title IV)- Pell
Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
( SEOG), Federal Family Education Loans and State
Grants may be responsible for repaying a portion of
their aid if they drop or stop attending classes during
the refund period.
Withdrawal from classes may also affect eligibility
for financial aid for the following semester or aca-demic
year. Students will be notified if monies are
due the College.
■ ■ Financial Indebtedness
Any student who fails to resolve any outstanding
debt to the college ( i. e. tuition, bookstore, library fees,
parking fine, graduation, promissory note, financial
aid, equipment, supplies debt, or any other required
payment) will not be permitted to register or receive
graduation diplomas, academic or financial aid
transcripts. In addition, past due accounts will be
turned over for collection through the NC Dept. of
Revenue’s Setoff Department program, through the
State Employees Debt Collection Act and a collec-tion
agency.
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■ ■ Financial Aid
A variety of financial aid options are available to
Craven Community College students. Eligibility for
these programs depends on the student’s academic
progress, family income and assets. Due to the length
of processing time, applicants are encouraged to
submit necessary paperwork as early as possible for
financial aid consideration. Please do not wait to be
formally accepted by Craven Community College
before applying for aid. The priority deadline for
processing financial aid paperwork for fall semester
is June1.
The College’s Financial Aid Office is available to
assist students in researching and applying for finan-cial
aid and for assistance with completing a FAFSA.
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for financial aid at Craven Commu-nity
College, a student must:
• be officially admitted
• be a U. S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• meet the minimum academic criteria specified
for each financial aid program ( see “ Academic
Progress” in this section)
• not be in default of any prior student loan
or owe monies to any Federal Student Aid
Program.
• be enrolled in an eligible degree program
• have a valid Social Security number ( unless
from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the
Federated States of Micronesia, or the Repub-lic
of Palau).
• demonstrate financial need ( except for unsub-sidized
Stafford Loan.
• be a high school graduate or have a General
Education Development ( GED) certificate or
pass an exam approved by the U. S. Depart-ment
of Education.
• not have a drug conviction for an offence that
occurred while receiving federal student aid
( such as grants, loans, or work- study).
• be registered with Selective Service if you are
a male and 18 to 25 years of age ( go to www.
sss. gov for more information).
For federal financial aid programs, an applicant
must meet one of the following conditions in order
to be considered an independent for the 2010- 2011
academic year:
• be born before January 1, 1987
• be a veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces
• be married
• be an orphan or a ward of the court, or have
been a ward of the court until age 18
• be enrolled in a graduate or professional edu-cational
program
• have legal dependents ( other than a spouse
or children) who receive more than one- half
their support from you
• be currently serving on active duty in the U. S.
Armed Forces
• have children who receive more than one- half
of their support from you
• in foster care since turning age 13
• currenty or in post, student was an emanci-pated
minor
• currently or was in a legal guardianship
• currently homeless or at rish of being homeless
How to Apply
In order to apply for financial aid, a student must file
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA).
Students must file the FAFSA electronically by visit-ing
www. fafsa. ed. gov. There is no fee with this appli-cation.
Early Fall semester applicants with need, who
file before March 1, will receive first consideration
for campus- based aid programs, which are subject
to funding limitations. Late applications are placed
on a waiting list throughout the year. A student may
receive one source of aid or a combination of federal
and state aid. However, the amount of aid received
is limited by the student’s educational cost, family
contribution and aid availability. If selected for veri-fication,
the student and family must provide docu-mentation
of all 2009 taxable income ( signed copies
of 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ; with W- 2’ s) and non-taxable
income ( disability, child support, etc.). All
non- taxable income information provided should be
representative of the last calendar year ( 2009 for the
2010- 2011 aid year).
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Transfer Students
Craven Community College encourages all trans-fer
students to seek a credit evaluation of course work
taken at prior institutions in order to determine if
they have satisfied the necessary academic progress
criteria to qualify for financial aid.
Summer Sessions
Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further
information and requirements for summer aid.
Regulations Governing Federal Assistance
Students who receive financial aid must attend all
courses for which they are registered during a semes-ter
to receive funds. If the Financial Aid Office learns
that a student never attended or stopped attending a
particular course ( or courses), that student’s finan-cial
aid may be affected.
■ ■ Financial Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant provides grants ranging
from $ 400 to $ 5,350 per year to all eligible applicants.
* Students must file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid ( FAFSA) at www. fafsa. ed. gov after Jan.
1. The application should list Craven Community
College ( code 008086) as one of the colleges. The
Financial Aid Office will receive the information
electronically in order to determine eligibility for all
Federal Aid. Although the federal government allows
the FAFSA to be filed by June 30, 2010, the receipt of
a valid result must be on file with the Craven Com-munity
College Financial Aid Office by the student’s
last day of class.
For students required to take developmental
courses, federal aid funds will only pay for 30 credits
attempted of developmental study. Students holding
baccalaureate degrees are ineligible for the Federal
Pell Grant, but must file the FAFSA to receive other
aid consideration.
* Subject to change.
■ ■ Other Federal Financial Aid
Federal Supplementary Education
Opportunity Grant ( SEOG)
High- need students may be eligible to receive
Federal SEOG grants of $ 1,200 per year. Students
who have earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
FAFSA is required and funding is limited.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
( ACG)
PELL recipients who graduated high school after
January 2005 with a rigorous diploma may be eligible
for the Academic Competitiveness Grant. This award
is based on year in college along with academic
grades. FAFSA required.
Federal College Work- Study ( FCWS)
Eligible students may work part- time while in
college to help defray their educational cost. Salary
starts at $ 7.25 per hour ( subject to change) for 10 to
20 hours of work per week. FAFSA is required and
funding is limited.
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loans/ Direct Loans
Students in their first year may borrow up to a
maximum of $ 5,500 for dependent students and
$ 9,500 for independent students per academic year.
Students who are considered to be in their “ sopho-more”
year may borrow up to a maximum of $ 6,500
for dependent students and $ 10,500 for independent
students.
The amount for which a student is eligible is lim-ited
by the student’s educational costs minus other
aid received. FAFSA is required.
Students who receive funds on or after July 1,
2010 will have a fixed interest rate of 4.5% ( subject
to change each July). An origination fee of 3% may
be deducted by the bank for each loan received. An
additional insurance fee of up to 1% may also be
deducted by the bank.
Repayment begins six months after a student grad-uates,
leaves school or drops below half- time, with
approximately 10 years to repay the loan. In addition,
regulations mandate that an entrance interview be
given to students prior to disbursement of loan funds
and an exit interview be given before a student grad-uates,
leaves school or drops below half- time study.
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Should a Stafford Loan borrower’s attendance drop
below six credits, any subsequent loan disbursements
will be cancelled. Students who later re- enroll will be
required to reapply for further loan consideration.
Loan information is subject to change. Please see
the financial aid Web page at www. cravencc. edu for
most current information and procedures. Comple-tion
of FAFSA is required each year.
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
( PLUS)
Parents ( of dependent students) may apply for a
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
( PLUS) at a fixed interest rate of 8.5% for loans
disbursed after July 1, 2008. Repayment begins 60
days after receipt of the loan check; however, defer-ral
provisions are available. The maximum loan is
based upon the cost of education minus any other
aid received. FAFSA is required. Parents must sub-mit
a PLUS request form to the Financial Aid Office.
An origination fee of 3% is deducted proportionately
from each loan disbursement. Note: An additional
insurance fee of up to 1% may also be deducted. See
the financial aid Web page at www. cravencc. edu for
most current information and procedures.
Veterans Benefits
Eligible veterans and dependents of disabled or
deceased veterans are invited to take advantage of the
College’s educational offerings. The College cooper-ates
with the Department of Veterans’ affairs ( DVA)
and the North Carolina Department of Veterans’
Affairs in assisting eligible veterans/ dependents with
their education benefits. Most curriculum courses
are approved for veteran training, as well as the Gen-eral
Education Development ( GED) Certificate and
the Adult High School Diploma Programs ( AHSD).
The VA Coordinator in the Student Center will assist
veterans and their dependents through the process of
acquiring benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Any physically handicapped student may be eli-gible
for assistance through the Federal Vocational
Rehabilitation program. In order to qualify, a stu-dent
must have a mental or physical disability which
is a handicap to employment. There must also be
a reasonable expectation that as a result of voca-tional
rehabilitation services, the person can become
gainfully employed. Each rehabilitation program is
designed individually with the student.
The amount of the award is based on need and the
type of program in which the student is enrolled. It
generally pays for tuition, fees, some books and sup-plies
and in some cases, for supportive services such
as transportation and interpreter services.
To apply, the student must contact the Vocational
Rehabilitation office nearest the student’s home, or
contact the North Carolina Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation Services, P. O. Box 26053, 805 Ruggles
Drive, Raleigh, NC 27611- 6053 or call ( 919) 733- 3364.
Academic Progress Standards – Federal
Programs
The federal government has established satisfac-tory
academic progress standards for the following
Title IV federal student aid programs: Pell Grant,
subsidized loan, unsubsidized loan, SEOG, ACG and
college work- study.
Satisfactory academic progress requirements are
monitored at the end of every enrollment period,
once a student has attempted twelve ( 12) credit hours.
The requirements are:
1. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0.
2. Pass two thirds ( 67%) of all course work
attempted. Course work attempted includes
withdrawals, automatic withdrawals, incom-pletes,
repeated courses and courses taken at
CCC prior to the receipt of Federal Student
Aid. Developmental course work or courses
taken at another institution do not count
toward courses attempted or passed.
3. Complete degree requirements within 150%
of the published program length. All course
work accepted for credit in the program of
study will count toward the maximum. Stu-dents
who exceed the maximum time frame
will not be eligible for any additional Federal
Student Aid.
Students enrolled in all associate degree programs
are allowed a total of 97 credits attempted.
Total credits attempted is defined as all credits
attempted at Craven Community College after the
drop/ add period, including withdrawals, repeated
coursework, incompletes, failed courses, medical
withdrawals and any transfer credits accepted toward
your degree.
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** Minimum credits accumulated is defined as all
credits passed at Craven Community College and
any transfer credits accepted toward a degree.
*** Developmental coursework and accepted trans-fer
credits are not calculated in the CGPA ( Cumula-tive
Grade Point Average).
Appeal Process/ Reinstatement of Federal
Aid Eligibility
Based upon mitigating circumstances, students
may be granted exceptions to the College’s satisfac-tory
academic progress policy. To apply for an excep-tion,
students must:
• Submit a letter requesting reinstatement
of Federal aid eligibility to the Director of
Financial Aid.
• Submit documentation ( doctor’s note, police
report, social services report, obituary, etc.)
with their request
Students will be notified in writing if an exception
has been granted or denied.
■ ■ State Aid
North Carolina Student Incentive Grant
( NCSIG)
NCSIG funds are made available through the
North Carolina State Education Assistance Author-ity.
Eligible students who are legal residents of North
Carolina, demonstrate substantial financial need,
meet the eligibility requirements and are enrolled
full time may be considered for this program. Stu-dents
must complete the Free Application for Fed-eral
Student Aid ( FAFSA) by the state’s published
deadline, usually March 15 for North Carolina. The
amount of each grant will be based on the individual
student’s demonstrated financial need in relation to
resources and cost of attendance.
Academic Competitiveness Grant ( ACG)
An Academic Competitiveness Grant will provide
up to $ 750 for the first year of undergraduate study
and up to $ 1,300 for the second year of undergradu-ate
study to students enrolled at least half- time, who
are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and who had suc-cessfully
completed a rigorous high school program,
as determined by the state or local education agency
and recognized by the Secretary of Education.
Second year students must also have maintained a
cumulative grade point average ( GPA) of at least 3.0.
The program will be available for the first time for
the 2006- 07 school year for first year students who
graduated from high school after January 1, 2006
and for second year students who graduated from
high school after January 1, 2005. The Academic
Competitiveness Grant award is in addition to the
Pell Grant award.
North Carolina Community College Grant
( NCCCG)
The North Carolina Community College Grant
is a need- based grant established to help meet the
educational costs of NC residents attending com-munity
colleges. The student must be a NC resident,
be enrolled at least half time ( 6 credit hours), be
enrolled in an eligible curriculum program, must be
meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress require-ments
and must be meeting the Federal Pell eligibil-ity
requirements ( except for the EFC requirement)
established by the federal government. This grant
does not have to be repaid. To qualify, a student must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid by the published deadline and list a NC Com-munity
College as one of the top three choices of
institutions. Annual awards will be made based on
student’s established need and enrollment status.
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
( ELS)
The North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
was created by the 2005 General Assembly to provide
financial assistance to NC students with need. It is
available for students in UNC campuses, Commu-nity
College Campuses, and non- profit College Cam-puses
where students currently receive state aid. The
grant is available in fall 2007. To be eligible for this
grant, students must be undergraduate NC residents
enrolled at least half- time. Students must meet all
Pell Grant eligibility rules and have an expected fam-ily
contribution ( EFC) less than or equal to $ 5,000.
Education Access Rewards NC Scholars
Fund Program ( EARN Program)
The EARN Grant is for NC residents classified
as dependents for purposes of eligibility for federal
financial aid. They must have completed high school
or home school, received a GED or AHSD within
seven months of starting college. The student must
be Pell eligible and enrolled full- time ( 12 or more
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credit hours). The total family income must not
exceed 200% of the applicable federal poverty guide-line
for the student’s family size under the poverty
guidelines published annually by the federal Depart-ment
of Health and Human Services. The maximum
time frame for receiving the grant is two academic
years. Funding for this program is determined by the
State each year.
Child Care Program
The North Carolina General Assembly appropri-ates
funds for child care services for student parents
in community colleges. This is approved for a year
at the time only. Single parents receive first prior-ity.
Applicants must have demonstrated financial
need, be enrolled at least half time in a college trans-fer,
technical or vocational degree or diploma pro-gram
at Craven Community College and be willing
to complete a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid. Applicants must not be receiving child care
funds from the Department of Social Services. Child
care must be provided by a legal child care provider.
Interested students must complete a Child Care
Program application and submit a copy of their noti-fication
from the Department of Social Services,
documenting their application status. Students must
also maintain satisfactory academic progress accord-ing
to Craven Community College.
Craven Community College Scholarships
The College Foundation offers a variety of scholar-ships,
grants- in- aid and financial awards established
for entering, returning and graduating students. See
the accompanying grid for a listing of scholarships,
grants and awards.
The College’s scholarships are awarded annually
by the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Com-mittee
( except where noted). Recipients of these
scholarships are selected based upon donor criteria
which could include: demonstrated financial need,
academic achievement, faculty recommendations
and the availability of scholarship funds ( see scholar-ship
grid).
All scholarship forms ( Entering Freshmen
Scholarships, President’s Scholarships, Return-ing
Student Scholarships) are available after Jan.
15 from the College Web site or the Financial
Aid Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply
for scholarships online at www. cravencc. edu.
A student needs to file only one application for
a given category of scholarship ( one application
will submit the student’s name for consideration
for all of the entering scholarships). Students
awarded scholarships based upon recommenda-tions
of faculty departments and/ or by the Com-mittee
on Scholarship and Financial Assistance
will be notified in June.
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■ ■ Scholarship Opportunities
( FT = Students enrolled in 12 hours or more; PT = Students enrolled in fewer than 12 hours)
Area of Study Need
Based
Grade
Based
Student
Type Other Requirements Name of Scholarship
Business X X FT Enrolled in general business or business
related curriculum; NC resident; interest
in further education
Robert L. Hanson
Scholarship
Criminal
Justice
X FT Resident of Jones, Craven or Pamlico
County; does not include BLET
Fraternal Order of Police
Tri- County Lodge # 2
Education X FT Graduate of Craven County school;
Second yr education major with plans to
transfer to a four year school in Education
New Bern/ Craven County
Retired School Personnel
Education X FT Craven County high school graduate;
resident/ citizen of North Carolina;
preference given to education majors
Ruth Gold Endowment
Education X FT Upcoming sophomore in degree or
associate degree in education
Selma B. Crofton
Electronic or
Electrical
X X FT/ PT Enrolled in electronic and/ or electrical
fields at least 6 credit hours; NC resident;
interest in further education
Olin E. Finch and T. Earl
Finch Scholarship
Medical X FT NC resident; interest in transfer to a four
year institution in a medical field
Millns Endowment
Scholarship
Nursing X X FT/ PT Completed three terms of ADN Program;
enrolled at least 9 credit hours/ semester;
behavioral characteristics
Craven/ Pamlico/ Jones
Medical Auxiliary
Scholarship
Nursing X FT/ PT Completed two semesters of ADN
program; NC resident; enrolled at least 9
credit hrs/ semester
D. Livingston Stallings
Scholarship
Nursing X X FT/ PT Enrolled at least 9 credit hours in nursing
curriculum; interest in further education/
patient care
Janet MacDonald Coats
Scholarship
Technical/
Vocational
X X FT/ PT Enrolled in technical/ vocational area at
least 9 credit hrs/ semester; NC resident;
interest in further education
Thurman E. Brock
Scholarship
Technical X X FT In second year of a technical degree;
scholastic promise
Wachovia Technical
Scholarship
Any X FT/ PT Female/ non traditional student;
completed 12 semester hrs successfully;
interest in bachelor’s degree
American Association of
University Women
Any X X FT/ PT Female student; resident of Craven or
Pamlico County; second year student
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Any X X FT/ PT NC resident, single mother, enrolled at
least 9 credit hours; interest in further
education
Constance Newton Lupton
Memorial
Any X FT Graduating senior from a Craven County
high school
Craven Community College
Foundation
Any Craven County resident and CCC
graduate accepted to a baccalaureate
degree program
Craven County Endowment
Scholarship ( Transfer)
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Area of Study Need
Based
Grade
Based
Student
Type Other Requirements Name of Scholarship
Any X FT Craven County resident w/ no more
than 76 hrs at CCC; in degree/ diploma
program
Craven County Scholarship
Endowment
Any X X FT/ PT NC resident; interest in further education Elliott A. and Clara F.
Bennett Scholarship
Any X FT/ PT Citizen/ resident of NC; consideration
given but not limited to students
interested in nursing and/ or battered
spouse and/ or volunteer at a hospital and/
or student with grown children
Evelyn Newsome Saunders
Scholarship
Any X X FT Member or dependent of member of First
Flight Credit Union.
First Flight Credit Union
Scholarship
Any X FT Resident of NC and Craven County;
college or community involvement
James B Stocks Scholarship
Any X X FT/ PT Income under $ 25,000 annually; resident
of Craven County
Johnnie Sampson, Jr.
Scholarship Foundation
Any X X FT/ PT Graduating senior from a Craven
County high school; resident of Craven;
involvement in community service
activities
Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Any X X FT/ PT NC resident; interest in further education Mary Dale Bender
Scholarship
Any X X FT NC resident; interest in further education Mike D. and Linda P. Jones
Scholarship
Any X FT/ PT Child, grandchild or great grandchild of
chapter 808, NARFE or another NARFE
chapter or federal retiree or active federal
employee or any deserving student who
qualifies for financial aid
National Active and
Retired Federal Employees
( NARFE)
Any X FT/ PT Craven County resident at least 2 yrs;
local high school graduate or student at
CCC enrolled at least 6 credit hours
New Bern Rotary Club
Any X X FT/ PT Completed at least one year in program
of study
New Bern Woman’s
Club, Margaret Creech
Scholarship
Any X X FT Graduate of NC high school in Associate
degree, diploma or certificate program;
resident of NC; continues at the college
for duration of the scholarship; is not
an employee or family member of an
employee or Director of the SECU or its
Foundation
State Employees’ Credit
Union Foundation
Scholarship
Any X FT Current graduate of Craven County high
school; resident and citizen of NC
Tia McClendon Scholarship
Any X FT NC resident; interest in college transfer to
four yr institiution
Fred and Florence Woodruff
Endowment Scholarship
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Area of Study Need
Based
Grade
Based
Student
Type
Other Requirements Name of Scholarship
Any X X FT/ PT Female within 2 years of reaching
educational goal; has had at least 24
months as a nonstudent in adult life
P. E. O. Program for
Continuing Education
Scholarship
Accounting/
Business
Admin.
X X FT/ PT Enrolled in Accounting or Business
Administration; not eligible for federal
assistance
CCC Business Office
Scholarship
Any X X FT NC resident; interest in further education Trawick H. Stubbs
Endowment
Any X X FT/ PT NC resident; enrolled in at least 9 hours;
interest in further education
Scott and Lisa Ralls
Leadership Endowment
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Advising & Registration
■ ■ Advising Services
The Student Center at the New Bern Campus pro-vides
information, advising, and registration assis-tance
for all students at the College. All students
should periodically visit the Center to review their
progress towards their educational goals or to seek
assistance in all aspects of the college experience.
Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of
the advising staff for any academic, career, or per-sonal
concerns that might arise. Advising sessions are
confidential. It is not necessary to make an appoint-ment
to see an advisor. In situations where counsel-ing
is required, advisors will assist with appropriate
referrals.
Advising services are available at both the New
Bern and Havelock campuses during the following
hours:
New Bern Campus – Student Center
Havelock Campus – Redd Building
Monday – Thursday 7: 30 a. m. - 7: 00 p. m.
Friday – 7: 30 a. m. – 5: 00 p. m.
Summer hours may vary.
■ ■ Registration
The academic year is composed of two semesters—
Fall and Spring— each of which consists of 16 instruc-tional
weeks. Shorter sessions, including fourteen
week and eight week sessions are also provided for
students. Summer session courses are a minimum of
eight weeks.
Registration occurs according to the Academic
Calendar, typically one month prior to the semes-ter
start. Students may make an appointment to
talk with an advisor to develop an educational plan.
A payment plan for tuition and fees is available in
Student Services. Students meeting certain criteria
may register online through WebAdvisor, an online
portal for students to register, to check grades and
to locate course information. Students are encour-aged
to register early to have a better selection of
course offerings. Once enrolled in courses, students
may drop or add courses according to the Academic
Calendar. Students will not be able to register for a
class after the class has begun.
To register:
1. Complete the Application.
2. Take the Placement Test ( new students) or see
an Advisor ( currently enrolled students).
3. Visit Financial Aid if seeking financial
assistance.
4. Select courses based on your Program of
Study.
5. Register for classes.
6. Pay tuition and fees or make arrangements to
participate in the Payment Plan through the
Student Center.
Student E- mail
Each student registered with the College receives a
student e- mail account, which is the college’s official
means for contacting students. Information critical
to student success and academic standing is commu-nicated
through this means. Students are responsible
for regularly checking their e- mail account.
Credit Load
Students should enroll in the number of courses
that will allow for successful completion. In general,
students should plan on spending one hour of study
outside the scheduled classroom time for each hour
of credit awarded in a course. Semester hour credit
is awarded as follows: one semester hour of credit
for each hour per week of class lecture, one semes-ter
hour of credit for each two or three hours per
week of laboratory work depending on the type of
laboratory, and one semester hour of credit for each
ten hours of cooperative education work experience.
See Course Descriptions for particular course credit
information.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite course is one that must be completed
prior to registration for another course. Course pre-requisites
are listed in this Catalog directly under the
course description. Check the Catalog carefully prior
to attempting to register for a class. All prerequisites
must be met prior to beginning a course although
prerequisites can be in progress when a student
registers.
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Corequisites
A corequisite is a course that must be completed at
the same time as another course. Course corequisites
are listed in the Course Description section of this
Catalog.
Auditing a Course
Students wishing to audit courses must complete
a Permit to Audit form and be registered for the
course. The audit student receives no course credit;
however, students auditing classes may participate
in class projects, class work, class discussions, and
take examinations. In the event of limited classroom
space, priority for a classroom seat must go to the
student enrolled for credit.
A change from audit to credit is permitted only
during the registration period. Students may change
a course from credit to audit through the last day to
withdraw. ( See the Academic Calendar for date.)
Procedures for changing credit to audit during reg-istration
period.
1. Obtain a Permit to Audit Courses form in
Student Services.
2. Complete the Permit to Audit Courses form
and have Financial Aid sign the audit form
( Financial Aid can be affected by this change).
3. Submit the completed form to Student Ser-vices.
Students may change a course from
credit to an audit through the last day to
withdraw.
NOTICE: Financial Aid and Veterans’ Benefits are
not available for audited courses.
Repeating a Course
Students may repeat a course as many times neces-sary
to receive a passing grade. Students who audit
or receive a passing grade may repeat a course twice
( 2) times. Each attempt will be recorded, and all
grades will be reflected on the transcript. The high-est
grade will be used to calculate a cumulative grade
point average. No course may be counted more than
once toward graduation. Students who receive trans-fer
credit for a course may repeat it twice.
Students will not receive veterans benefits or
financial aid for repeating a course for which they
have already passed or received transfer credit.
Military students will not receive tuition assis-tance
for courses previously covered by tuition
assistance.
If a student wishes to retake a previously passed
course more than three times for personal benefit or
otherwise, the student must pay the actual cost of the
course, based on the current rate for self- supporting
courses ( this cost is at a higher tuition rate).
Students planning to transfer to other colleges or
universities should note that these institutions may
include all course attempts when calculating their
grade point averages for admissions purposes, and
may not honor this school’s computations.
■ ■ Withdrawals
Student Course Withdrawal
After registration, students cannot add classes, but
may withdraw from a course through the last day to
withdraw from class ( see the Academic Calendar).
This procedure must be completed before students
miss 20% of the class meetings or 10% of class meet-ings
for developmental courses. Withdrawal from
a course can affect financial aid awards, but does
not affect a student’s grade point average. A student
should first talk to the instructor and advisor to see
if there is any way to remain in the course. If not,
the student must ( 1) complete a Registration Change
Form, ( 2) have an advisor sign the form, and ( 3) sub-mit
the form to Student Services.
Instructor/ Course Withdrawal
Faculty may elect to withdraw a student from class
for excessive absences. See individual course syllabus
for faculty expectation for attendance.
Official Withdrawal from the College
To withdraw from all of the current semester’s
courses, a student must complete the college with-drawal
form found in the Student Center. The stu-dent
should discuss withdrawing with an advisor.
Students’ financial aid and future academic records
may be affected by a withdrawal and should be dis-cussed
with a Financial Aid professional.
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Course Substitution
Under extenuating circumstances, a student may
request approval of a course substitution to comply
with a required course in the relevant Program of
Study. Course substitution requires final approval
by the appropriate Academic Dean; the form can be
obtained from an advisor or Academic Dean.
Cancellation of Classes
The College reserves the right to cancel any class
due to insufficient enrollment, limitation of funds,
lack of qualified staff availability, or lack of physical
facilities. Students enrolled in cancelled classes will
be notified and will have an opportunity to register
for available courses. Students should be sure that
the College has a current phone number and home
address and that they regularly check their student
e- mail account.
Change of Program
Students seeking a change of program should com-plete
a Request for Change of Program form obtained
from the Student Services or an advisor. The change
shall be effective at the beginning of the next semes-ter,
or later, as specified by the student. A student’s
grade point average will not be recalculated when a
student changes his/ her program.
A complete listing of the programs of study for all
college transfer degrees, applied degrees and the gen-eral
education degree can be found in this Catalog.
Parking Permits
All students are required to obtain and properly
display a parking permit. Parking permits and Cam-pus
Parking Rules and Regulations are available from
Student Services and the Havelock office. Short- term
parking for visitors to the New Bern campus is avail-able
adjacent to the Brock Administration Building
and to the Havelock campus adjacent to the Redd
building. Eligibility for a handicapped parking space
generally requires display of the Handicapped Placard
from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
Applications for the Handicapped Placard are avail-able
from the office of the Campus Security.
■ ■ GRADUATION
Eligibility for graduation is based on the following
criteria:
• The minimum number of course credit hours
prescribed in the program of study has been
completed. A student receiving an Associate
Degree must complete a minimum of 25 per-cent
of the respective program credit hours at
Craven Community College.
• All courses have been completed with a
cumulative quality point average of at least
2.0.
• All graduation requirements have been met
within three years from the last term enrolled
as a Craven Community College student.
• All financial obligations to the College have
been met.
Graduation Application
It is the responsibility of the student to make appli-cation
for graduation. Students should see an advisor
to confirm that requirements have been met. Gradu-ation
applications are filed with the Registrar. ( See
Academic Calendar for dates). The student may pur-chase
his/ her cap and gown in the campus bookstore
and pay their diploma fee in the College Business
Office. ( All Graduation Fees are nonrefundable.)
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Student Services & Learning Support
Craven Community College is committed to pro-viding
students an opportunity to be successful in
their educational goals. A wide variety of learning
support systems are available to assist students.
■ ■ Academic Skills Center
An Academic Skills Center ( ASC) is located on
both campuses. The Jane Moore Stubbs ASC on the
New Bern Campus is located in Barker Hall. The
Havelock ASC is located in the Redd Building. Both
campuses have a Computer Lab, Writing Lab, and
Math Lab. The Centers offer workshops on special
topics and assist student with special needs. Students
are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the rich
resources available to assist in their learning.
The Computer Lab offers a wide range of tutorial
software, word processing programs, and research
materials. Knowledgeable student assistants are
available.
The Math Lab and Writing Lab are staffed by
instructors and advanced students who can offer
assistance with any level of math or writing.
Make- up Exams are administered per instructor
guidelines.
A Student Help Desk is available for Blackboard
and technical support in the ASC during college
operating hours when classes are in session.
New Bern ASC Hours ( Fall and Spring)
Monday – Thursday 8 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Friday 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Havelock ASC Hours
Monday – Thursday 8 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Friday 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Summer hours vary.
■ ■ Disability Services
The College is committed to working with students
with different learning styles and those with docu-mented
learning disabilities.
If a student believes that disability- related issues
have affected or may affect academic progress, he/
she may voluntarily supply documentation about
the disability and its specific impact on educational
experiences to the Academic Skills Center Director.
If the student supplies such documentation, the Col-lege
will keep it confidential and use it only as part of
efforts to increase access by individuals with disabili-ties
in accordance with ADA mandates. If a student
chooses not to supply this information, he/ she will
not be eligible for accommodations.
Because each individual situation and each service,
program, and activity are different, accommodation
decisions are made on a case- by- case basis. It is the
College’s policy to afford disabled persons every rea-sonable
opportunity to receive the benefits and ser-vices
provided by the College and to succeed. The
College strives to keep the lines of communication
open between students with disabilities who require
reasonable accommodation and those instructors
and other College personnel who are responsible for
the services, programs, and activities.
■ ■ Library
Both the New Bern Campus and the Havelock
Campus offer library resources to meet the curricular
and instructional needs of Craven Community Col-lege
students, faculty, and staff, and the informational
and leisure needs of the community as a whole. The
library provides a number of resources and services
including electronic resources, a teacher resource
center, computer lab, wireless internet access, and
laptops that can be checked out for use in the library.
Users may also arrange to get materials from other
institutions through our interlibrary loan system.
Additional resources are available online through the
library’s Web site: www. cravencc. edu/ educational/
learningresources. cfm.
Affiliation with the college is not required for
library usage. Anyone who lives in Craven County
and is over the age of 18 may apply for a library card
and borrow items.
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■ ■ Orientation
All new students are invited to participate in an
orientation session prior to the start of the semes-ter.
Students are encouraged to participate in these
opportunities to become acquainted with the Col-lege,
its resources, services, people, and facilities.
■ ■ Student Activities
While academics are of primary importance at the
College, learning and development outside the class-room
is also critical. For that reason, participation in
student organizations is encouraged. Students wish-ing
to join a club should contact the faculty advisor
for that club. Names of club advisors can be obtained
in Student Services or the college web site. All stu-dent
organizations must be approved by the admin-istration
and the Student Government Association
( SGA). Each organization must meet and adhere to
the criteria and procedures established by the admin-istration
and SGA. The following are active clubs.
• Accounting Club – The objectives of the
CCC Accounting Club shall be ( 1) to provide
the opportunity for leadership training and
professional development ( 2) to serve on the
campus and in the community ( 3) to encour-age
participation in group activities ( 4) to
promote good fellowship and high scholarship
and ( 5) to promote the adoption and applica-tion
of high social, business, and professional
standards.
• Alumni Association – The Alumni Associa-tion
gives its members an opportunity ( 1)
to advance the growth and development of
the College, ( 2) to enhance their personal,
educational, and professional development as
well as that of other alumni, and ( 3) to estab-lish,
promote, and maintain mutual benefits
through relationships with the college com-munity
and its alumni.
• Associate Degree Nursing Club ( ADN) – the
purpose of the Club shall be the promotion of
scholarship, the development leadership, and
the promotion of service and the cultivation
of fellowship among members. Any student
enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing pro-gram
may be a member of the Club.
• Automotive Technology Club – The purpose
of the Automotive Technology Club is ( 1)
to promote professional competency among
students who are training to be automo-tive
technicians, ( 2) to research, coordinate,
and provide opportunities for educational
field trips to observe and learn about various
aspects of the automotive industry, ( 3) to host
guest speakers/ instructors from the automo-tive
industry in order to become informed
about current trends and new products, and
( 4) to assist club members in finding indus-try-
related jobs within the local area.
• Bible Club – The Craven Community College
Bible Club is a non- denominational gathering
of students who desire to study the Holy Bible
and apply it to their daily lives. The purpose
of the club is to promote an understanding of
the Bible, influence unity and morality among
students and faculty, and to offer positive
contributions toward academic achievement,
overall success and well- being.
• Book Society ( A) – The purpose of the A
Book Society is to discuss books and spread
the appreciation of and for literature while
taking part in community service that is
somehow related to literature.
• Business and Banking Club – The purpose of
the Business and Banking Club is ( 1) to pro-vide
the opportunity for leadership training
in service, ( 2) to serve on the campus and in
the community, ( 3) to encourage participation
in group activities, and ( 4) to promote good
fellowship and high scholarship.
• CCC Ambassadors – The CCC Ambassadors
are an honorary group of students who have
been nominated by faculty and staff to repre-sent
the College at special events on campus
and in the community.
• Campus Activities Board ( CAB) – CAB is
the College’s programming board caters to the
entire student body. Members aid in the selec-tion
entertainment, food and much more.
Many of the events supported by CAB are
traditional, such as Welcome Week, Fall Fest,
AOD Week and Spring Fling. However, new
ideas are happily accepted and can be planned
by the board’s recommendations. CAB meets
weekly.
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• Communications Club – The Commu-nication
Club purpose is to ( 1) promote
print communications at Craven Com-munity
College ( 2) to provide an oppor-tunity
for club members serve together
productively, and ( 3) to promote better
understanding and cooperation among
members of the faculty and students.
• Craven Early College Club ( CEC) – The
purpose of the CEC Club shall be ( 1)
to promote teamwork and leadership
qualities ( 2) to promote professional
competency ( 3) to raise awareness of CEC
and it’s educational vision, mission, and
goals ( 4) to provide an opportunity for
club members to serve together produc-tively
and ( 5) to provide structure for the
development of academic, social, athletic,
fiscal, and service projects.
• Criminal Justice Society – The purpose
of the Criminal Justice Society is ( 1) to
enhance the image of the College, ( 2) to
increase the community awareness of the
criminal justice system, ( 3) to provide
association for the criminal justice stu-dents,
and ( 4) to promote a sense of unity
and academic support.
• Encore! – is Craven Community Col-lege’s
singing ambassadors and the group
of students performs throughout the
community.
• Fine Arts Club – The purpose of the Fine
Arts Club is ( 1) to promote professional
competency, ( 2) to provide an oppor-tunity
for members to serve together
productively, and ( 3) to promote better
understanding and cooperation among
members of the faculty and students.
• Fitness Health and Wellness ( FHW) –
The club objective is ( 1) to serve as a sup-port
organization for students that would
like to become more educated about full
body fitness and healthy eating ( 2) to help
students enjoy themselves through divers
ways of becoming fit and ( 3) to build not
only fit people but also healthy relation-ships
that last a lifetime. Club Motto: Fit
Together— Building fit people and healthy
relationships.
• Forensics Society - The purpose of the
Forensics Society is ( 1) to promote pro-fessional
competency in public speaking,
( 2) to provide an opportunity for mem-bers
to serve the College and community
in forensic activity, and ( 3) to promote
better understanding and cooperation
among members of the speech faculty
and students.
• The Forum Club – at Craven Com-munity
College strives to promote and
enhance awareness through documenta-ries
about social, economic, and political
issues. It provides a forum in which bal-anced
discussions can take place between
students and the community at large. We
also provide social events such as Contra
Dancing to bring students and the com-munity
together for dancing / entertain-ment
in a safe and fun environment.
• Havelock Student Association – The
purpose of the Havelock Student Asso-ciation
shall be ( 1) to promote student
activities on the Havelock campus and
( 2) to promote more communication and
cooperation between the New Bern Cam-pus
and Havelock Campus.
• History Club – The purpose of the club
shall be to promote a better understand-ing
of history’s cultures and historical
events.
• International Club – The purpose do the
Club shall be ( 1) to promote an apprecia-tion
of International cultures as reflected
in art, music, literature, film and other
media ( 2) to develop ties with the Inter-national
community in and around New
Bern as a means of both serving and
better understanding such community ( 3)
to provide leadership opportunities for
its members ( 4) to enhance the language
skills of students of the Spanish, French,
and German languages through both
educational and recreational means ( 5) to
assist students in the acquisition of those
sills that will best prepare them to func-tion
effectively and successfully in the
multi- cultural, multi- lingual, competitive
marketplace of the 21st century.
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• Learning Community Club – The purpose
of the Learning Community Club is to ( 1)
to promote professional competency, ( 2) to
promote teamwork and leadership quali-ties,
( 3) to provide moral support to fellow
students, ( 4) to provide an opportunity for
team members to serve together productively,
and ( 5) to promote better understanding and
cooperation between the faculty members and
students.
• License Practical Nursing Club ( LPN) – The
purpose of the Club shall be the promotion
of scholarship, the development of leadership,
and the promotion of service and cultivation
of fellowship among members.
• Literary and Arts Society – The purpose of
the Literary and Arts Society is to showcase
the diverse literary and artistic talents of the
Craven Community College students, faculty,
alumni, and staff.
• Machinists Club – The purpose of the
Machinists Club is ( 1) to promote professional
competency, ( 2) to provide an opportunity for
the members to serve together productively,
and ( 3) to promote better understanding and
cooperation among members of the faculty
and students.
• Male Mentoring Empowerment Group
( MMEG) – The purpose of the club shall be
( a) offer workshops and/ or sessions, which
will facilitate discussion groups and/ or refer
male student’s to receive and exchange infor-mation
and provide assistance in several areas
( b) to engender fellowship and camaraderie
among members ( c) to retain and support
males through the completion of their post-secondary
goals ( d) to promote community
awareness and involvement.
• Multicultural Society – The purpose of the
Multicultural Society is ( 1) to develop a better
understanding of minority special problems
and concerns, ( 2) to develop community
awareness of minority issues, and ( 3) to foster
among students a better understanding of the
vital role minorities play in society.
• National Vocational/ Technical Honor Society
– The purpose of the National Vocational/
Technical Honor Society is ( 1) to encourage
scholastic achievement, skill development,
service leadership, citizenship, and individual
responsibility, ( 2) to cultivate and champion a
stronger, more positive image for work force
education in society.
• Panthers Baseball Club – The Panthers
Baseball Club is the official baseball athletic
club team of Craven Community College. All
players must be a full- time student and meet
the eligibility of the National Club Baseball
Association ( NCBA) which is the govern-ing
association in which the club plays. Any
eligible full- time student is able to try- out for
the team in beginning of each semester.
• Phi Beta Lambda – The purpose of Phi Beta
Lambda ( PBL) is to provide additional oppor-tunities
for students to develop vocational
competencies for business and office occupa-tions
and business teacher education.
• Phi Theta Kappa – The purpose of Phi Theta
Kappa, a national honor society of two- year
colleges, is to promote scholarship, the devel-opment
of leadership, and service by cultivating
fellowship among qualified students. Each
candidate for membership must have a 3.5 GPA.
• Rotaract Club – The purpose of the Rotaract
organization is to provide an opportunity for
young men and women to enhance the knowl-edge
and skills that will assist them in personal
development, to address the physical and social
needs of their communities, ant to promote
better relations between all people worldwide
through a framework of friendship and service.
• Sigma Phi Sigma Sigma – The purpose for
this society shall be ( 1) to promote relation-ship
building through participation in both
on- campus and off- campus activities spon-sored
b the Society ( 2) to promote fellowship
amongst the Society’s members, fellow stu-dents
on campus and within the community
( 3) to provide support for Society members
in their pursuit for success in their academic
and personal endeavors and ( 4) to motivate
students to be successful in both academics
and personal endeavors by providing oppor-tunities
to develop leadership skills.
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• Sign Language Club – The purpose of the
Sign Language club is ( 1) to promote under-standing
of the hearing impaired community
to the students and faculty, ( 2) to provide an
opportunity for members to serve together
productively, and ( 3) to promote together-ness
amongst the entire student/ teacher
population.
• Student Government Association – The Stu-dent
Government Association( SGA) shall be
the representative organization of the Student
Body of Craven Community College ( the
“ College”), and in that capacity shall assure
positive communication and promote activi-ties
that are in keeping with the best inter-ests
of the College and its Student Body. All
curriculum students who pay student activity
fees of the College, both part- time and full-time,
shall be members of the Student Body.
Each year new clubs and organizations are formed
by students with different interests. Contact the Stu-dent
Life Coordinator in the Student Center.
■ ■ Students Rights and Responsibilities
The policies and procedures related to students are
developed and enforced to ensure that all students
have a positive educational experience while attend-ing
the college, and that the College operates in a
manner that fulfills its mission. Consistent with its
educational mission, the College desires to promote
student understanding of the balance between indi-vidual
privileges and college responsibilities, as well
as to provide everyone in the college community a
safe environment, conducive to student learning and
success. Students are expected to familiarize them-selves
and to be accountable for information con-tained
in all college publications ( catalog, student
handbooks, information provided through student
e- mail, course schedules, syllabi etc.) relating to stu-dent
responsibilities.
In general, all students are expected to conduct
themselves in a manner that promotes and supports
both students’ educational endeavors and objectives
of the College.
These policies address a number of student- related
issues:
• Acceptable Use of Technology,
• Accommodation of Individuals with
Disabilities,
• Drug and Alcohol Use,
• Sexual and other unlawful Harassment,
• Appeal Procedures,
• Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary
Policy
• Student Appeals for Grades and Discipline
• Tobacco Free Campus
• Student Grievance Procedure
• Governance, and
• Publications.
Students should view these and other student poli-cies
and procedures in their entirety on our Web site
at www. cravencc. edu/ about/ policies. cfm# sec.
■ ■ English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language is designed to teach
immigrants and refugees basic survival skills for our
culture and society. Through these classes, they learn
to speak, read, and write the English language. They
may also study for their citizenship. Advanced stud-ies
include preparation for the GED. Distance Edu-cation
( Learn at Home) course work is also available
through videos and Internet access. Contact 252-
638- 7265 for more information.
Para mayor informacion sobre las clases de Ingles como
Segundo Idioma para registrarse, llame.
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■ ■ College and University Visits
Four- year college and university representatives
schedule visits on campus to talk with students inter-ested
in attending their institutions. These visits are
scheduled and advertised through Student Services
and student e- mail.
■ ■ Career Services
Career Services are available in the Student Center.
The College is committed to assisting students with
career assessment and planning. The establishment
of a Career Resource Center is currently underway.
■ ■ Fitness Center
A Fitness Center for students and staff is located in
the Student Center on the New Bern Campus. Credit
wellness and activity classes are offered in the Fit-ness
Center along with “ open lab” hours designated
throughout the week. Free weights, yoga DVDs, and
various exercise equipment are available for use.
■ ■ Food Service
Food service is available in the Student Center
on the New Bern campus through River Bend Deli.
Vending machines are located in the Student Lounges
on both campuses and coffee and snacks can be pur-chased
in the Bookstore.
■ ■ Bookstore
Follett Higher Education Group operates book-stores
at both the New Bern campus and the Have-lock
campus where students may purchase textbooks,
supplies and other items. The Havelock campus has
limited service, generally prior to and the first few
days of each semester.
The cost of textbooks and other materials varies.
Students may return books for a refund within seven
business days of class. Books purchased after the first
day of class may be returned within two business
days from the date of the receipt. An appropriate reg-ister
receipt must accompany all books returned to
the bookstore. Used or damaged books will not be
accepted for return.
Textbooks for highly enrolled courses are on
reserve in the Library for limited use.
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Craven Community College is committed to sup-porting
a learning- centered environment that pre-pares
students for the 21st century global community
in which we live. Faculty are dedicated to student
success and high academic standards.
■ Course Syllabi
Syllabi act as a contract between the instructor and
students and refl ect actual practice in the classroom
environment, including attendance expectations,
grading practices, and expected learning outcomes.
Each faculty member creates course syllabi for all
courses taught. Th e syllabus is distributed to students
on the fi rst day of class, and lists faculty offi ce hours,
times when students may be provided individual
assistance by the faculty member. Changes to the ini-tial
syllabus must be issued in writing to students.
■ Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is regarded by the College as a
breach of academic ethics and deserves consequences.
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating,
plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information,
forgery, alteration, or any use of identifi cation or
other projects with an intent to defraud. Faculty
may take action to address cases involving academic
dishonesty as they deem appropriate. Repeated acts
of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Vice
President of Student Services, who has the author-ity
to administer more severe disciplinary actions
according to the Student Code of Conduct.
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Grade Descriptions
A 4.0 point system is used to calculate student quality point averages. The letter grades used on the permanent
records are as follows:
Letter
Grade
Letter
Definition Description Quality
Points/ GPA
A Excellent Successful mastery of all course requirements as
specified by the instructor with excellent quality
of performance and knowledge.
4
B Above Average Successful completion of all course requirements
as specified by the instructor with high quality of
performance.
3
C Average Successful completion of all course requirements
as specified by the instructor with an average
quality of performance.
2
D Below Average Successful completion of all course requirements
as specified by the instructor with a minimal
quality of performance.
1
F Failing Failure to successfully complete all course
requirements as specified by the instructor.
0
I Incomplete
Grade
Temporary grade assigned at the discretion of the
instructor subject to approval of the Academic
Dean for extenuating circumstances.*
0
W Withdrawal Official withdrawal from the course without
academic penalty.
0
AU Audit Audit. Curriculum courses ONLY. 0
AW Automatic
Withdrawal
Instructor withdrawal of the student from course
for excessive absences without academic penalty.
0
CE Credit by
Examination
Credit by Examination. Curriculum courses
ONLY.
0
FG Forgiveness
Grade
Previous failure to successfully complete all
course requirements, but cumulative grade point
average recalculated under the College forgiveness
policy.
0
NA Never Attended The instructor withdrew the student who never
attended from course without academic penalty.
0
* It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor regarding work to be completed for the removal of the “ I” grade. A
Grade of “ I” must Be Removed During the First Eight Weeks of the next Semester or it Automatically
Becomes an “ F.” ( example: Spring semester incomplete grades must be removed no later than the first eight weeks of the next Fall
semester. Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing students must remove an incomplete grade prior to the beginning of the
next semester of study.) This policy may be waived through petition to and approval of the Executive Vice President.
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Grades for Developmental Studies Courses
Letter
Grade Letter Definition Description Quality Points/
GPA
SA 90- 100 Satisfactory with an A. 0
SB 80- 89 Satisfactory with a B. 0
SP Satisfactory
Progress
Satisfactory progress. Register again for
the same course.
0
U Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory. Retake the course. 0
Computation of Quality Point Average ( QPA)
To calculate quality points, multiply the number of credits of a course by the numeric value of the grade earned.
For example: An A ( 4 quality points) in Expository Writing ( 3 credits) produces 12 quality points ( 4 x 3 = 12) or a C
( 2 quality points) in Calculus I ( 4 credits) produces 8 quality points ( 2 x 4 = 8).
To determine academic average for a given semester, divide the quality points earned by the number semester
hours credit calculated for the Semester Grade Point Average ( GPA). The same formula, dividing the total number
of quality points by the total number of credits calculated is used to calculate the cumulative Quality Point Average
( CumGPA).
The letter for each subject will be converted to a quality point equivalent. The quality points are then multiplied
by the semester hours. The total quality points are then divided by the total hours to give the quality point average.
Example:
Class Grade Quality Points
Semester
Hours
Credit
Total
Quality
Points
ACA 115 A 4 x 1 = 4
EDU 111 B 3 x 2 = 6
PSY 150 D 1 x 3 = 3
EDU 112 C 2 x 2 = 4
HEA 110 C 2 x 3 = 6
Totals 11 23
Divide: 23 divided by 11 equals 2.09
Your quality point average is 2.09
Grade Reports
Students’ grades will be posted after each semester on Web Advisor, the College’s online portal for student
information.
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Change of Grade
Students are responsible for checking the accuracy
of their grades with the instructors. Awarding grades
to students is the responsibility of the instructor.
Once awarded, a grade may be changed only upon
written explanation and authorization from the
faculty to the Registrar using the Change of Grade
Report form. Extraordinary circumstances will be
referred to the instructor’s supervisor. Students may
appeal a disputed grade through the Student Grade
Appeals process.
Good Academic Standing
Students maintaining a cumulative quality point
average of 2.0 are considered to be in good academic
standing with the college. Students whose averages
fall below 2.0 will be notified. Students not maintain-ing
good academic standing will be encouraged to
consider a different program of study, developmen-tal
studies, lighter course load and/ or work schedule,
extra study in the Academic Skills Center, or assis-tance
of a tutor. During the next enrolled semester,
the student should show significant progress toward
satisfying graduation requirements. Some programs
or curricula within the College have different, specific,
or higher academic requirements which shall super-sede
general statements made in the General Catalog
or other college publications. Each student shall be
responsible for knowing and understanding the spe-cific
rules, regulations, and standards which apply
in the program or curriculum in which he or she is
enrolled.
■ ■ Academic Recognition
Dean’s List
To recognize students with outstanding scholastic
records, the College publishes a Dean’s List shortly
after each semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a
student must complete a minimum course load of
12 curriculum credit hours and achieve a 3.5 qual-ity
point average for the semester without a grade of
“ Incomplete”. Students achieving an overall 3.5 or
better quality point average in programs will be rec-ognized
at graduation.
■ ■ Phi Theta Kappa
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor
society of two- year colleges, is to promote scholar-ship,
the development of leadership, and service
by cultivating fellowship among qualified students.
Each candidate for membership must have a 3.5 GPA.
■ ■ Grade Appeal
The purpose of the Student Final Grade Appeal
Process is to provide a student with a mechanism to
appeal a disputed final grade, while respecting the
academic authority of the instructor. This process
recognizes the following:
• Every student has a right to receive a final
grade based upon a fair and unprejudiced
evaluation determined by a method that is
applied consistently and is neither arbitrary
nor capricious; and,
• Instructors have the right to assign a final
grade based on any method that is profession-ally
acceptable, submitted in writing to all
students, and applied equally.
The following procedure will enable a student to
exercise this right:
1. Any appeal of a final grade should be initiated
within two weeks of the start of the following
semester by the student conferring with the
instructor to determine that there has been no
mistake and to present his or her case.
2. If the case is not resolved by the instructor,
the instructor will suggest that the student
complete a “ Student Grade Appeal” form
which should be signed and dated by the
instructor and submitted by the student to
the department Chair/ Dean who will hear his
or her appeal. The submitted “ Student Grade
Appeal” form should have the course syllabus
and any relevant course work attached. This
should be completed within two weeks from
the date of the grade appeal meeting with the
instructor.
3. If the case cannot be resolved at the depart-ment
level, the student should submit to the
supervising dean a copy of the “ Student Grade
Appeal” with appropriate signatures and dates
and request an appointment.
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This should be completed within two weeks
from the date of the grade appeal meeting
with the department chair/ program director.
4. If the issue is unresolved, the student may
submit within two weeks a copy of the
“ Student Grade Appeal” which includes the
dean’s signature to the Chief Academic Officer
( CAO). The CAO may at his/ her discretion
create a committee of three individuals to
hear the student’s appeal. The committee
should consist of a member of the Student
Government Association, a faculty member
from the same department as the appealed
instructor if possible ( but excluding the
department chair and appealed instructor),
and a third member of the CAO’s choice.
5. The committee will make a recommenda-tion
to the CAO. The CAO will confer with
the instructor for final determination. The
student should be notified of the decision in
writing within two weeks of the request. This
decision is final.
Timeliness – Processing at each step cannot exceed
two weeks; however, the time may be extended by
agreement of both parties or by extenuating circum-stances
as decided by the administrator to whom
the grievance is presented. If the administrator at
each step does not meet processing time limitations,
the student may then request higher administrative
assistance in obtaining requested relief.
■ ■ Academic Forgiveness
A student who has not been enrolled in curriculum
courses in the College for 36 consecutive months
since his/ her last grade of “ F” may request that the
Registrar reevaluate the student’s academic records.
This policy will allow a student to request that any
previously earned grades of “ F” be removed from the
calculations of the cumulative grade point average.
Prior to the reevaluation, the student must enroll
in the College and complete at least 12 credit hours
with a minimum of a “ C” ( quality point average of
2.0) in each course. Previously earned grades of “ F”
will still be reflected on the transcript; however, at
the student’s request, the Registrar will recalculate
the student’s cumulative quality point average as
appropriate. This reevaluation will be done only once
for each student.
■ ■ Academic Probation
A student whose academic progress is unsatisfac-tory,
based on a GPA below 2.0 for two successive
semesters, will be placed on academic probation and
notified by the College to make an appointment with
an Advisor to discuss specific actions to improve aca-demic
performance.
Implementation
1. The Vice President for Student Services noti-fies
the student and his/ her advisor of the
student’s probationary status.
2. The student schedules an appointment with
an advisor.
3. The advisor and the student explore various
measures for remediation, including, but not
limited to, the following:
- reduction in course load;
- referral to the Academic Skills Center for
workshops and/ or tutoring assistance;
- success and study skills courses;
- referral for career exploration;
- guidance into another program of study;
- reading and/ or other preparatory courses;
and/ or
- reduction of non- scholastic activities.
Note: A student on academic probation may
not hold elective office, or serve on college
committees, or officially represent the College
4. The results of the exploration session are
documented on the appropriate Academic
Probation form, which is signed by both the
student and the advisor. A copy of the form is
given to the student and sent to the Records
Office to be filed in the student’s Permanent
Record.
■ ■ Academic Separation
A student on academic probation whose academic
progress remains unsatisfactory as demonstrated by
three successive semesters of GPA less than 2.0, will
be separated from the College for a period of one
regular ( 16 week) Fall or Spring semester plus the
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adjoining Summer session, and must reapply to the
college at the end of the separation.
Implementation of Academic Separation
The Vice President for Student Services notifies the
student and his/ her advisor of the student’s academic
Separation status.
The student must apply for readmission before
returning to coursework in subsequent semesters.
■ ■ Readmission
Students who have been separated from the Col-lege
for academic reasons must apply for readmis-sion.
Consideration of applications for readmis-sion
of students who have been separated from the
College for any reason will be made in light of the
applicant’s prior academic and disciplinary record,
evidence of growth and maturity, credits earned at
another institution, and time elapsed since leaving
the College.
Students readmitted to the College after an aca-demic
separation will automatically be placed on
academic probation for a period of one semester
and may be