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1 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog www.vgcc.edu Student Catalog 2016-2017 Your Gateway To Endless Possibilities 2 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ACCREDITATION Vance-Granville Community College is accredited by the Southern Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate de-grees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accredita-tion of Vance-Granville Community College. Vance-Granville Community College is an equal opportunity institution. The Col-lege serves all students regardless of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or disabling conditions. Vance-Granville Community College is a Tobacco-Free College. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 prohibiting discrimination with regard to disabilities. APPROVAL Vance-Granville Community College is approved by the: • NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation • North Carolina Community College System • North Carolina Board of Nursing • Joint Review Commitee on Education in Radiologic Technology • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • MAERB Medical Assisting Education Review Board Accreditation • North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation • North Carolina State Approving Agency for Veterans and Military Education Programs • North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners • North Carolina Ofice of Emergency Services • North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation • North Carolina Sherifs' Education and Training Standards Commission • North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission • North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification • Automotive Service Excellence ‑ National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation • Council for Standards in Human Service Education MEMBERSHIP Vance-Granville Community College is a member of the following: • North Carolina Community College System • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • American Association of Community Colleges Vance-Granville Community College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate at the time of publication. However, the N.C. General Assembly, the State Board of Community Colleges or the VGCC Board of Trustees may make changes in policy, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum course structure and content, and other such matters after the publication of this catalog. The N.C. General Assembly may make changes in tu-ition without notice. The official version of the college catalog can be found at www. vgcc.edu or by contacting the Dean of Students. CATALOG INFORMATION 3 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog DIRECTORY DIRECTORY INFORMATION Vance-Granville Community College MAIN CAMPUS 200 Community College Road Midway between Henderson, N.C., and Oxford, N.C. P.O. Box 917, Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 492-2061 • Fax: (252) 430-0460 SATELLITE CAMPUSES Franklin County Campus South Campus 8100 N.C. 56 Highway 1547 South Campus Drive P.O. Box 777 P.O. Box 39 Louisburg, NC 27549 Creedmoor, NC 27522 Phone: (919) 496-1567 Phone: (919) 528-4737 Fax: (919) 496-6604 Fax: (919) 528-1201 Warren County Campus 210 West Ridgeway Street P.O. Box 207 Warrenton, N.C. 27589 Phone: (252) 257-1900 • Fax: (252) 257-3612 DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE Inquiries will receive prompt attention if addressed to the appropriate Administrative Ofice listed below in care of Vance-Granville Community College, Post Ofice Box 917, Henderson, North Carolina 27536. For Information About:.........................................................Write to the Ofice of: Academic Advising..................................................... Director of Student Success Academic Policies and Faculty....Vice President of Academic & Student Afairs Administrative Afairs................................................................................President Admissions.........................................Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Bookstore............................................. Vice President of Finance and Operations Building Usage............................................................................ Facilities Manager Buildings and Grounds.............................................Director of Plant Operations Community Services............................................. Dean of Continuing Education Curriculum, Instruction............. Vice President of Academic & Student Afairs Employment............................................................Director of Human Resources Occupational Extension ............................................Dean of Continuing Education Financial & Veterans’ Assistance...................................Director of Financial Aid Fiscal and Business Afairs............... Vice President of Finance and Operations Human Resources Development........................ Dean of Continuing Education Industrial Services..............................................Director of Customized Training Student Job Placement................... Director of Academic & Career Assessment Library..........................................................................Director of Library Services Literacy Education.................................................Department Chair, Basic Skills Placement Testing/Student Assessment…Director of Academic and Career Assessment Public Information/News Media............................Director of Communications Registration/Student Records………… Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Small Business.................................................. Director of Small Business Center Student Activities and Athletics.....Director of Student Activities and Athletics Student Support Services…….........................................Director of Student Success Transcripts………………………… Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act...........................Director of WIOA 4 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Vance-Granville Community College and thank you for your interest in our excellent programs and services. The dedicated faculty and staf at VGCC are here to educate, inspire and support students like you, so that you can prepare to transfer to a university or enter a career. This catalog will be a valuable guide to the resources that are available to help you complete your educational journey. You will learn about our 40-plus curriculum programs of study, leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees in a number of exciting career fields, plus options to transfer to a university. You also can find out about our adult high school equivalency programs and continuing education courses that provide job skills and lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, businesses and industries. We serve our students in a variety of settings including classrooms and labs on our four campuses, on-site at locations throughout our communities, and online. Our classes are taught by respected faculty members who have the academic credentials, commitment to teaching, and real-world experience to help you succeed. Beyond the classroom, you have access to important student support opportunities, such as academic skills tutoring, counseling, and library services. We are delighted that you have chosen VGCC and encourage you to explore all of the options for education and training at the college. Dr. Stelfanie Williams 5 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation, Approvals, Membership....................................................... 2 Directory Information & Directory of Correspondence…………………3 Message from the President............................................................................ 4 Academic Calendar......................................................................................... 12 College Administration, Board of Trustees............................................... 13 College History................................................................................................ 14 Mission & Vision Statements, Values, and Goals.................................... 16 Open Door Philosophy……………………………………………………………18 NCCCS Performance Measures...................................................................... 19 Visitors, Public Complaint Procedures, Disclosure & Consumer Info, Emergency Info, …………………………………………….........…................…20 ID Cards, Inclement Weather, Photo Usage Statement............................21 Admissions, Registration, and Records...................................................... 22 General Admissions Procedures Selective Admissions Selective Admissions Procedures Transfer Admissions Reverse Transfer Readmission Procedures Quarter Credits Admissions Under Special Conditions Admission of Undocumented Immigrants Special Credit Students Career and College Promise (CCP) College Transfer (CT) Pathway Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway Cooperative Innovative High School Program International Student Admissions Student Assessment and Placement Testing Waiver of Placement Testing/Multiple Measures for Placement Policy Testing Schedule Residence Status for Tuition Purposes Determining Residency Status What to Expect When Using RDS Registration New Students Returning Students Change of Academic Program Readmission of Students Drop and Add Request for W Grade after the 75% Point Class Cancellation Policy Withdrawal from a Course(s) Auditing Courses Collection of Social Security Numbers Course Load Course Substitution Release of Information Release of Information: Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Student Records Transcript Request Academic Information………………………………………………………34 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates CONTENTS 6 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Student Classification Advanced Placement Credit By Examination Continuing Education-Curriculum Awarded Credit Contact Hours and Credit Hours Prerequisites Atendance Policy Grading System and Quality Points Grading Policy Change of Grade Repeating Courses Standards of Progress Academic Warning Probation Suspension Appeals Enrollment after Suspension Academic Forgiveness Health Science Students Standards of Progress Academic Grievance/Grade Appeals Procedure Catalog of Record Student Responsibilities Graduation Requirements Application for Graduation Awarding of Curriculum Certificates Dean's List President's List Distance Education Financial Information………………………………………………………46 Business Ofice Tuition/Fees Bookstore Bookstore Refund Policy Textbooks and Supplies Used Book Buy-Back Student Activity Fees Campus Access/Security Fee Technology Fee Graduation Fee Certificate Fee Accident Insurance Student Health Insurance Malpractice Insurance Indebtedness to College Tuition Refund Policy Student Aid Eligibility Return of Funds Clock-To-Credit Hour Conversion Clock Hour Program Financial Aid Assistance How To Apply (Financial Aid) Award Process (Financial Aid) Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress Types of Financial Aid Handled By Financial Aid Ofice Grants Federal Pell Grant 7 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) North Carolina Community College Grant Vance-Granville Departmental Grants Scholarships North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship Vance-Granville Scholarships Presidential Scholar Awards Presidential Merit Awards Academic Achievement Scholarships Annual Scholarships VanGuarantee Scholarship Other Financial Aid High School Equivalency/Adult High School Diploma Completion Tuition Certificate College Foundation, Inc. Veterans Educational Assistance Federal Direct Loan Program Federal Work-Study Program Childcare Grant Program Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Student Resources……………………………………………………………59 Child Care Services Confidentiality Statement Health Services Housing Library Services Open Computer Labs Organizations and Activities Ambassador Program Athletics Clubs Phi Beta Lambda Phi Theta Kappa Student Government Association (SGA) Parking Student Handbook Testing Centers Academic and Student Affairs………..……………………………………63 Student Learning and Success Center Academic Advising Academic Skills Center Career Services Work-Based Learning Counseling Services Developmental Studies Minority Male Mentoring Program New Student Orientation Service Learning Disability Policies and Accommodations Procedure for Requesting Reasonable Accommodations Disability Services Documentation Guidelines Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Procedure Literacy Education Programs Adult Basic Education (ABE) Basic Skills Plus Adult High School (AHS) Diploma Diplomas and Certificates 8 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog High School Equivalency (HSE) High School Equivalency (HSE) Test English as a Second Language Program (ESL) Adult Learning Center Student Code of Conduct……………………………………………………72 Conduct Classroom Conduct Academic Dishonesty (Repeated or Severe Violations) Plagiarism Policy and Procedures Policy Class Procedure College Procedure Temporary Dismissal From Class General Campus Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions Order of Disciplinary Appeals Procedures Rights of the Accused Hearing General Information…………………………………………………………80 Access to Campus Facilities Alcohol and Drug Abuse-VGCC Board Policy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Agency Resources Approval of Activities/Fund Raising Bulletin Boards Campus Security Children on Campus Communicable Disease Computer and Network User Policy-VGCC Board Policy Computing Facilities General Use Information Access and User Privacy Ponzi Schemes Sanctions for Policy Violations Criminal Violation Electronic Signature Policy-VGCC Board Policy General Student Grievance Procedure Intellectual Property Policy Student Ownership of Intellectual Properties Significant Use of College Resources Minimal Use of College Resources Warranty Clause Indemnity Clause Repayment of College Support Funds Income Distribution Assignment of Intellectual Properties to the College Release of College Ownership Dispute Resolution Operation and Parking of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Application of State Law General Rules Publications Recruiting/Solicitation on Campus Religious Observance Policy-VGCC Board Policy Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment-VGCC Board Policy Definition Reporting Sexual Harassment Speakers on Campus 9 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Tobacco-Free Policy-VGCC Board Policy Tobacco-Free Guidelines Continuing Education………………………………………………………94 Continuing Education Services to Minors Juvenile Justice CEUs/Certificates Costs Refund Procedure Indebtedness to College Course Cancellation Policy Continuing Education's Departmental Programs Occupational Extension Department Customized Training Department Occupational Healthcare Programs Fire/Rescue Program Emergency Medical Services Programs Law Enforcement & Corrections Training Programs Human Resources Development (HRD) National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Small Business Center Personal Enrichment Department Governor's Rapid Response Curriculum Programs................................................................................... 102 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) Virtual Learning Community (VLC) Curriculum Program of Study Sequence Key Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)-Definition General Education Courses-Definition Premajor/Elective Courses -Definition Accounting (A25100) Sole Proprietorship Accounting Certificate (C25100S) Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (D35100) Basic Heating and Air Certificate (C35100C) Associate in Arts (A10100) Associate in Science (A10400) Associate in General Education (A10300) Associate in General Education - General Science (A10300S) Associate Degree Nursing (A45110) Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program (A45110L) . Associate Degree Nursing-RIBN (A10300S/A45110) Automotive Systems Technology (A60160) Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160) Electrical Systems Certificate (C60160E) Suspension & Steering Certificate (C60160S) Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (BLET) (C55120) Bioprocess Technology (A50440) Bioprocess Technology Certificate (C50440C) Business Administration (A25120) Business Management Certificate (C25120C) Front Line Management Certificate (C25120F) Carpentry Diploma (D35180D) Residential Foundations & Framing Certificate (C35180R) CT/MRI-Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech Diploma (D45200) Cosmetology Diploma (D55140) Cosmetology Certificate (C55140C) 10 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Cosmetology Instructor Certificate (C55160) Criminal Justice Technology (A55180) Criminal Justice and Special Populations (C55180C) Culinary Arts (A55150) Basic Baking Certificate (C55150C) Restaurant Hospitality Certificate (C55150R) Early Childhood Education (A55220) Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220) Early Childhood Administration Certificate (C55220A) Early Childhood General Education Certificate (C55220C) Early Childhood Special Needs Certificate (C55220S) Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (D35130D) Basic Wiring Certificate (C35130B) Industrial Wiring Certificate (C35130W) Sustainable Electrical Energies Certificate (C35130S) Electronics Engineering Technology (A40200) Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate (C40200C) Entrepreneurship (A25490) Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology (A25610) Global Supply Chain Certificate (C25610G) Logistics Management Certificate (C25610L) Secure Logistics Certificate (C25610S) Transportation Logistics Certificate (C25610T) Histotechnology (A45370) Human Services Technology (A45380) Human Services Technology/Gerontology (A4538B) Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse (A4538E) Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290C) Information Technology (A25590) IT Business Support Track (A25590I) IT Networking & Security Track (A25590N) IT Simulation & Game Development Track (A25590G) IT Web Design & Support Track (A25590W) Information Technology Diploma (D25590D) IT-CISCO Networking Certificate (C25590CN) IT-Simulation & Game Development Design Fundamentals Certificate (C25590SG) IT-Software Specialist Certificate (C25590C) Lateral Entry Certificate (C55430) Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350) Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate (C40350P) Robotics and Machine Design Certificate (C40350C) Medical Assisting (A45400) Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) Medical Ofice Administration (A25310) Medical Ofice Administration-General (A25310) Medical Ofice Administration-Coding Specialist (A25310) Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310P) Medical Transcription Specialist Certificate (C25310C) Ofice Administration (A25370) Ofice Administration Diploma (D25370) Administrative Assistant Certificate (C25370C) Paralegal Technology (A25380) Paralegal Technology Diploma (D25380D) Paralegal Technology Certificate (C25380C) Pharmacy Technology (A45580) Pharmacy Technology Diploma (D45580) 11 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) Radiography (A45700) Sustainability Technologies Certificate (C40370) Welding Technology (A50420) Welding Technology Diploma (D50420D) Basic Welding Certificate (C50420B) Welding Certification Practices Certificate (C50420W) Curriculum Course Descriptions………………………………………....213 Faculty and Staf………………………………………………………….....323 Index……………………………………………………………………….....334 12 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog VANCE-GRANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2016-2017 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEMESTER SYSTEM Vance-Granville Community College operates on the semester system. The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks (80 days) in length. The summer term is 8 weeks (40 days) in length. In addition, mini-terms are ofered during fall and spring semesters. These include 12, 8, and 4 week terms. Each mini-term has a census date, add/drop period, and withdrawal dates that are published in ARCHES, Vance- Granville Community College's registration bulletin. Fall Semester 2016 August 15 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (16-Wk & 1st 8-Wk) August 16 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8-Wk)* August 17 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (16-Wk)* August 18 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8-Wk) August 24 Wednesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16-Wk) September 5 Monday Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) September 13 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin (12-Wk) September 14 Wednesday Last Day to Add a Class (12-Wk)* September 20 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (12 Wk) October 6 Thursday Professional Development Day-CU Classes Meet October 10,11 Monday, Tuesday Fall Break (College Open-No CU Classes) October 12 Wednesday Curriculum Classes End (1st 8-Wk) October 13 Thursday Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8-Wk) October 14 Friday Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8-Wk)* October 18 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8-Wk) November 9 Wednesday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (16 & 12-Wk) November 11 Friday Veterans Day Holiday (College Closed) November 24,25 Thursday, Friday Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) November 28 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (2nd 8-Wk) December 12 Monday Curriculum Classes End (16, 12 & 2nd 8-Wk) December 22-Jan 2 Christmas/New Year's Holiday (College Closed) Spring Semester 2017 January 9 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (16-Wk & 1st 8-Wk) January 10 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8-Wk)* January 11 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (16-Wk)* January 12 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8-Wk) January 16 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed) January 19 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16-Wk) February 7 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin (12-Wk) February 8 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (12-Wk)* February 14 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (12-Wk) February 20 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (1st 8-Wk) March 2 Thursday Professional Development Day-CU Classes Meet March 6 Monday Curriculum Classes End (1st 8-Wk) CALENDAR 13 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Spring Semester 2017 continued... March 7-10 Tuesday-Friday Spring Break (College Open-No CU Classes) March 13 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8-Wk) March 14 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8-Wk)* March 16 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8-Wk) April 10 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (16 & 12 Wk) April 14 Friday Good Friday (College Closed) April 24 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (2nd 8-Wk) May 8 Monday Curriculum Classes End (16, 12 & 2nd 8-Wk) May 12 Friday Graduation Ceremony May 13 Saturday Graduation Ceremony (Rain Date) Summer Semester 2017 May 29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed) May 30 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin May 31 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class* June 2 Friday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date July 3-7 Monday-Friday Summer Break (College Open-No CU Classes) July 4 Tuesday Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) July 17 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade July 31 Monday Curriculum Classes End *Instructor permission is required to add a class beyond this date. See “Drop and Add” policy. THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Dr. Stelfanie Williams.......................................................................... President Dr. Angela Ballentine................Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Stacey Carter-Coley, Esq...............Vice President of Employee and Public Relations Steven Graham……………................Vice President of Finance and Operations Dr. Ken Lewis...............Vice President of Institutional Research and Technology BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015-2016 Deborah F. Brown........................................................................Chair Herb Gregory......................................................................Vice Chair Dr. Doris Terry Williams..................................................... Secretary Deborah F. Brown........................................................................Vance County Michele Eaves Burgess............................................................... Vance County Dwight M. Frazier........................................................................Vance County L. Opie Frazier, Jr. .......................................................................Vance County Herb Gregory..........................................................................Granville County Barbara Cates Harris.............................................................Granville County N. Annete P. Myers...............................................................Granville County Abdul Sm Rasheed.......................................................................Vance County Donald C. Seifert, Sr....................................................................Vance County Sara C. Wester...............................................................................Vance County Dr. Doris Terry Williams.............................................................Vance County Danny W. Wright.........................................................................Vance County Bertadean W. Baker.....................................................Warren County Liaison John K. Nelms.................................................………Trustee Emeritus President , Student Government Association..... Student Representative 14 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog COLLEGE HISTORY The North Carolina General Assembly founded Vance-Granville Commu-nity College as Vance County Technical Institute in 1969. After offering classes in various community locations, VCTI oficially moved into renovated quarters of the former Maria Parham Hospital building near downtown Henderson in January 1970 and began ofering extension classes. By the fall of that year, eight vocational and technical courses were added to the curriculum. During the ensuing year, VCTI experienced a phenomenal growth in enrollment, and the need for larger, more permanent facilities became increas-ingly evident. The Board of Trustees requested that the Vance County Board of Commissioners hold a $2 million bond referendum for that purpose. Gran-ville County representatives expressed interest in supporting a united efort between the counties to construct and maintain a new campus. A joint bond issue passed in 1972, and the name of the institution was changed to Vance- Granville Technical Institute. Located midway between Henderson and Oxford alongside Interstate 85, the new campus consisting of four buildings opened in August 1976, just six weeks after the Legislature granted community college status, and its name was changed to Vance-Granville Community College. The College experienced such rapid growth that a fifth building was added in 1978, while the College service area was expanded to include Franklin County and a major portion of Warren County (VGCC was assigned responsibility for all of Warren County by the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges in 2001). In 1981, the General Assembly funded a special appropriation for much-needed equipment for training purposes. That same year, seven new programs were added to the general curricula, resulting in record-breaking enrollments and the eventual opening of the first South Campus, a facility in southern Granville County. VGCC reactivated its Endowment Fund Corporation in 1982 to seek con-tributions from the community for its scholarship program and other support for the college. The fund at that time held approximately $15,000, but since then has received gifts of more than $7 million. Over 8,500 students have received scholarships through the Endowment Fund in recognition of their academic achievement. In 1984, the College reached another plateau in its physical growth plan when it received $1.1 million in construction funds from the General Assembly. These funds supported a new Student Admissions/Skills Training Center, built in 1985 on the Main Campus; a new, permanent South Campus complex in Granville County; and a new campus in Warren County. Both campuses were completed in 1988. With the opening of new entrance and exit ramps of Interstate 85 in 1988, improved access to the Main Campus resulted in bringing the College closer to its students as well as enhancing its visibility. VGCC met still another long-range goal in 1989 with the construction of a $2 million Small Business/Civic Center on the Main Campus. Significant growth in the 1980s underscored VGCC’s ongoing eforts in the 1990s to serve area citizens with new and improved educational opportunities that included the opening of a new campus in Franklin County in 1991, giving VGCC a campus in each of the four counties in its service area. The year 1993 brought more good news for the College’s growth plans, as North Carolina voters passed a $200 million Community College Bond Referendum. VGCC’s share of the monies, $4.2 million, was earmarked for a 15 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog variety of construction and renovation projects. Part of the funds supported the construction of a new classroom/day care building, completed in the summer of 1996 on Main Campus. Other funds helped with construction, renovation and expansion needs at the other three campuses. In 2000, growth plans received a significant boost as North Carolina voters passed a Higher Education Facilities bond referendum, from which VGCC received $17.1 million over a six-year period for new construction and renovations at all four campuses. The first money from these funds was used for the construction of a new three-story Technology, Occupational Extension and Basic Skills building, completed on Main Campus in September 2003. The largest of all the College’s facilities, the structure houses classrooms and labs for curriculum programs, Continuing Education, the Small Business Center and Basic Skills. The Student Services Building was also expanded to provide beter service to students and to provide space for a lab for the Bioprocess Technology program, which began in Fall Semester 2005. This expansion of Vance-Granville’s total physical plant and equipment has helped accommodate a larger student enrollment. During 2014-2015, the College served more than 11,000 curriculum and extension students. Consistent with the structural and enrollment growth of the College has been its increase in curriculum program oferings. To keep up with changing economic de-mands, several new areas of study – in fields including information technology, culinary arts, logistics, entrepreneurship, health and human services – were added during the first decade of the 21st century. Meanwhile, the College has expanded both its online course oferings and partnerships that allow high school students to earn college credits. Between 2008 and 2010, VGCC opened four Early College high schools - one at each VGCC campus - in partnership with local public school systems. CAMPUSES The Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College is located mid-way between Oxford and Henderson on an 83-acre tract of land of Interstate 85. The Main Campus consists of nine buildings, including a Civic Center, totaling 249,320 square feet. The College also ofers classes at three other campuses in the four-county service area: South Campus, between Butner and Creedmoor in southern Granville County; Warren County Campus, in downtown Warrenton; and Franklin County Campus, west of Louisburg. Since their formal dedication in the fall of 1988, both South Campus and Warren County Campus have been renovated, enlarged and improved to ac-commodate a growing number of students. South Campus consists of one building of 49,175 square feet, including a major two-story addition completed in January 2007. Warren County Campus today includes four buildings totaling 29,505 square feet, the most recent addition being a classroom building that opened in January 2005. Franklin County Campus, which first opened its doors to students in 1991, shared space in a local government building before moving in 1998 to its permanent new home outside Louisburg. The campus added two structures in 2001: the Biotechnology Lab/classroom building and a multipurpose facility. The completion of a two-story building in 2006 gave the campus five buildings, totaling 62,639 square feet. 16 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Missio n Vance-Granville Community College educates, inspires, and supports a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal suc-cess. Visio n In partnership with our community, Vance-Granville Community College will lead the economic development of our region, be nationally-recognized for educational excellence, and improve our world through stewardship and sustainability. VALUES Excellence - We value working to our full potential and demonstrating quality at all levels by meeting or exceeding our goals and establishing high expectations for achievement by everyone through continuous im-provement. Teaching - We value rigorous, quality instruction that maximizes student success through focused and purposeful student support and activities. Communication - We value decision making through broad-based, respect-ful team work and effective dialogue. Respect - We value professional working relationships and exceptional service for our faculty, staff, students, and community. Access - We value keeping our services accessible to our communities through a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Diversity - We value the unique atributes and contributions of the members who enrich our college and its community. Innovation - We value innovation and creativity through our leadership in learning, technology, and community partnerships. Community - We value positive and supportive relationships among the faculty, staf, students, and community of our service area. Sustainability - We value prudent stewardship of our resources and imple-mentation of best practices in policies and operations that are ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable. 17 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Goal s Educational Excellence from Access to Success 1.1 Increase student achievement through student-centered teaching. 1.2 Increase student completion through effective academic advising. 1.3 Facilitate college growth. 1.4 Cultivate a college-wide culture of support for a diverse community of learners. 1.5 Provide resources and experiences to empower students and prepare them for work or higher education. An Organizational Culture of Quality, Cooperation, and Engagement 2.1 Recruit and hire exceptional employees. 2.2 Retain qualified employees. 2.3 Foster participation in meaningful professional development op-portunities. 2.4 Enhance open communication. 2.5 Develop a campus community valuing health, safety, and quality of life opportunities. A Learning Community of Continuous Improvement 3.1 Develop a culture that prioritizes individualized service to students. 3.2 Develop a culture of continuous quality improvement and best practices. 3.3 Institute leadership development that supports and empowers all employees. One College Experience 4.1 Enhance support services. 4.2 Foster student and employee engagement in college life. 4.3 Partner with community organizations to support the college mis-sion. 4.4 Improve, maintain, and utilize adequate technology. Institutional Stewardship: Securing and Sustaining Our Resources 5.1 Secure new and innovative resources to support institutional goals. 5.2 Implement risk assessment and management at the college. 5.3 Advance environmentally-friendly practices at the college. 18 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog OPEN DOOR PHILOSOPHY Vance-Granville Community College, through its open door philosophy, is commited to serving all individuals who seek knowledge or new skills to improve their quality of life. This open door philosophy was described by W. Dallas Herring, the “father” of the North Carolina Community Col-lege System, in 1964. The only valid philosophy for North Carolina is the philosophy of total education, a belief in the incomparable worth of all human beings, whose claims upon the state are equal before the law and equal before the bar of public opinion; whose talents (however great or however limited or however diferent from the traditional), the State needs and must develop to the fullest possible degree. That is why the doors to the institutions in North Carolina’s System of Community Colleges must never be closed to anyone of suitable age who can learn what they teach. We must take the people where they are and carry them as far as they can go within the assigned function of the system. If they cannot read, then we will simply teach them to read and make them proud of their achievement. If they did not finish high school but have a mind to do it, then we will ofer them a high school education at a time and in a place convenient to them and at a price within their reach. If their talent is technical or vocational, then we will simply ofer them instruction, whatever the field, however complex or however simple, that will provide them with the knowledge and the skill they can sell in the marketplaces of our State, and thereby contribute to its scientific and industrial growth. If their needs are in the great tradition of liberal education, then we will simply provide them the instruction, extending through two years of standard college work, which will enable them to go to the University or to senior college and on into life in numbers unheard of before in North Carolina. If their needs are for cultural advancement, intellectual growth or civic understanding, then we will simply make available to them the wisdom of the ages and the enlightenment of our times and help them to maturity. -W.D. Herring, 1964 19 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Performance Measures Since 1999, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges has adopted performance measures for accountability. The list of performance measures focuses primarily on student success and serves as one of the college’s account-ability tools. In 2010, President Scot Ralls appointed members of a Performance Mea-sures Commitee to review the current performance measures and recommend changes to the State Board of Community Colleges. These changes were ap-proved by the State Board in 2011 and the General Assembly in 2012. The Per-formance Measures Committee was established to develop new performance-based student success measures to go in efect in 2013. During the development of the these new measures, it was determined that it was important to establish a three-year review process to ensure the measures and methods for evaluating colleges were current and remained focused on improving student success. A Performance Measures Adjustment Commitee was appointed to review the current set- of measures and recommend deletions, revisions, and additions. The chart below includes each of the seven current performance measures presented to the State Board in March 2015, the system-wide "excellence level" and "baseline" for each measure (based on the prior three years of historical data), the community college system's performance as a whole, and VGCC's performance for that measure. These measures were approved by the State Board and adopted by the General Assembly in 2016 through Section 10.1 of S.L2016-94. The information listed is the most recent data available. Additional infor-mation on performance measures and other accountability factors is available in Vance-Granville Community College’s Office of Planning and Research. NCCCS PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2013-2014 Performance Measures System Excellence System System VGCC Level Baseline Total % Achievement A - Basic Skills Progress 68.3% 34.5% 55.7% 57.3% B - Credit English Success 55.9% 23.8% 48.4% 40.9% C - Credit Math Success 32.5% 10.1% 27.6% 9.6% D - First Year Progression 75.0% 54.1% 67.6% 71.2% E - Curriculum Completion Rate 51.9% 35.9% 43.7% 37.6% F - Licensure Passing Rate 90.9% 69.9% 84.4% 79.6% * Less than 5 students at Vance-Granville Community College took this exam during the year reported BLET 90.9% 69.9% 82.0% 69.0% Detention Oficer 90.9% 69.9% 96.0% * Cosmetology 90.9% 69.9% 90.0% 81.0% Cosmetology Apprentice 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 71.0% Cosmetology Instructor 90.9% 69.9% 78.0% * Manicurist 90.9% 69.9% 79.0% * EMT 90.9% 69.9% 76.0% 76.0% EMT-I 90.9% 69.9% 65.0% * EMT-P 90.9% 69.9% 89.0% 83.0% Practical Nursing 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 70.0% Registered Nursing 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 85.0% Radiography 90.9% 69.9% 93.0% 97.0% H - College Transfer Performance 87.6% 65.1% 82.4% 83.2% Source: North Carolina Community College System website: www.nccommunitycolleges.edu. See State Performance Measures for Student Success Report for detailed analysis of this data & methodologies. 20 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog VISITORS Visitors are always welcome at Vance-Granville Community College. Members of the Counseling Services Division or campus deans will conduct campus tours for individuals or groups as desired. Please call the Dean of Academic and Career Pathways for an appointment. Inquiries about the College and its programs should be directed to the Dean of Students or the Dean of Continuing Education. Visitors are not permited to atend classes or contact students on campus without permission from the Dean of Students or the campus deans at the Franklin, South, and Warren county campuses. PUBLIC COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Members of the public may register complaints by forwarding a signed, written statement to the Ofice of the President, Vance-Granville Com-munity College, PO Box 917, Henderson, North Carolina 27536. Vance- Granville Community College will consider complaints that are in writing. However, complaints that are anonymous, or sent electronically or through facsimile transmission may not be considered. The President, or the President's designee, shall investigate the complaint. The investigating individual may require further information from the complainant and may seek information from appropriate college ofices, as needed, to respond to the complaint. The investigating individual, if not the President, shall make a writen report to the President of his/her findings, and the President shall respond to the complaint. A log of all writen complaints along with all materials and reports shall be maintained on file in the Ofice of the President for an indefinite period of time. DISCLOSURE and Consum er Informatio n The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions. In order to make this information readily available to the public, Vance- Granville Community College has created an information page at www.vgcc.edu/consumerinfo which is designed to provide quick access to this data. Available information includes general college information, student achievement & performance measures, financial aid, health, security & fire safety, legal information & policies, student life, athletics & student services, voter registration, contacts and Title IX. Gainful Employment programs and disclosures are also included. Questions may be directed to the Dean of Students. EMERGENCY INFORMATION If an emergency arises, students should inform the nearest college em-ployee. First aid equipment is located in key locations and shops throughout the Main Campus and satellite campuses. When an emergency exists that requires treatment beyond simple first aid, the nearest rescue unit will be notified. All emergency cases will be referred to the nearest hospital for treatment. Any expense for medical assistance will be the responsibility of the injured individual and his/her family. The right to call for outside medical assistance in medical emergencies will be left to the judgment of the College staf member present at the scene of the emergency. 21 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ID CARDS All students enrolled in curriculum classes will be issued ID cards at the beginning of his or her initial enrollment. Curriculum students should have their valid student ID at all times while on campus and be able to provide their ID when requested by VGCC staf or security personnel. There is a replacement cost to reissue lost or damaged ID cards. INCLEMENT WEATHER Should it appear that adverse weather or other factors would neces-sitate closing of Vance-Granville Community College, the President, or the President's representative, shall make the final decision. Classes missed as the result of the closing of the College due to adverse weather or other factors shall be made up using a method to be determined by the President of the College. Notice of the College closing will be made on local television and radio stations, on a taped message at (252) 492-2061 and on the VGCC web page at www.vgcc.edu. PHOTO USAGE STATEMENT Vance-Granville Community College reserves the right to make photographs, video, motion pictures, and electronic images of students and others on the college's campuses and to use those images for news, marketing/advertising and promotional purposes. All photographs are the exclusive property of Vance-Granville Com-munity College and may be edited. Images may also be shared with the North Carolina Community College System Ofice and others. Objection to the use of an individual's image in the manner stated above must be made in writing to the Vice President of Employee and Public Relations. 22 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, & RECORDS 23 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Vance-Granville Community College maintains an “open door” admissions policy. Placement of students in certain academic curriculum programs of instruction is selective and all students are required to be high school or High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates. The College serves all individuals who can benefit from instruction, regardless of race, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or other non-relevant factors. Admission to a specific program of study is based upon guidelines developed to help the student determine his/her chances of success in that career field. Before the student is admitted to any curriculum degree, diploma, or certificate program, placement testing and academic advising are required. Students who are uncertain about a program of study are referred to the Career Center for assistance. When placement test scores or other evidence indicate a lack of readiness to pursue a specific curriculum, the student will be placed in developmental courses or may be encouraged to reevaluate occupational and/or educational goals. Students entering all programs are required to be high school or HSE graduates. Exceptions to this rule require review by the appropriate depart-ment and division dean with a recommendation for approval/disapproval to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. General Admissions Procedures 1. Submit a completed Application for Admission (Document NC State residency if requested by the Admissions Office). 2. Submit official transcripts of secondary education (high school). Students entering a program of study have up to one semester of attendance to submit their oficial secondary transcript. No finan-cial aid will be awarded until all admissions requirements are met, including receipt of all secondary education transcripts. (Students who have graduated from institutions outside the United States must document completion of a nationally recognized secondary school diploma.) Submit oficial post-secondary (college) transcripts if: a. You desire to have your post-secondary transcript(s) evaluated for possible transfer credit. (See Transfer Admissions section); b. You plan to use Veteran's Educational benefits. The Veteran's Administration requires that an official copy of all post-secondary transcripts be on file with the College; c. You plan to participate in Athletics at the College. 3. Take placement test unless exempt by college credit or Multiple Measures for Placement Policy. (See Student Assessment and Place-ment Testing section.) 4. Atend New Student Orientation. 5. Meet with an Academic and Career Coach. Note #1: Students who have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university are not required to submit high school transcripts. An official College or University transcript is required to document the degree earned. (Exception: Students who plan to use Veteran's Educational benefits, and students who plan to participate in Athletics at the College must submit high school transcripts.) Note #2: An oficial transcript is one that is mailed directly from the previous high school, college or university to Vance-Granville Community College, is submitted by the applicant in an oficially sealed envelope from the educational institution, or is submitted electronically from the educational institution. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 24 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Selective Admissions Selective admissions are used for programs of study that have limited openings. In addition to the standard procedures required of all applicants, students seeking enrollment in Associate Degree Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition, BLET, Cosmetology Instructor, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Radiography and RIBN must meet specific departmental requirements. For selection to specific programs of study, students should direct inquiries to the Admissions/ Records Office. Selective Admissions Procedures 1. Applicants must qualify on placement examinations as prescribed by the program of study. 2. Applicants must meet secondary school or post-secondary course requirements as established for specific programs of study. 3. After all admissions requirements have been met by the applicant, official admission is contingent upon proof of satisfactory physical health as required by regulatory agencies. 4. Final selection will be determined by the number of openings in the program of study and by the applicant’s evaluation and ranking. 5. Successful clinical placement requires a "clean" criminal background check conducted and reviewed by the clinical site. Transfer Admissions The student who has successfully completed courses at other post-secondary institutions must adhere to the same procedures as an incom-ing freshman. The student is responsible for submitting an application for admission and official transcripts of previous educational experience as stated under the General Admissions Procedures section. (An oficial tran-script is one that is mailed directly from the previous high school, college or university to Vance-Granville Community College, is submited by the applicant in an oficially sealed envelope from the educational institution, or is submitted electronically from the educational institution.) Upon receipt, oficial transcripts from accredited, post-secondary institutions will be evaluated by the Registrar's Ofice in accordance with the following statements: 1. Transfer credit may not exceed 75 percent of the total credit hours required to complete the desired program of study. 2. All credit to be transferred must be equivalent in credit hours and content to course oferings at Vance-Granville Community College. 3. No grade lower than a “C” will be transferred. 4. Applicants to the selective admissions Health Sciences programs must have completed BIO-prefix classes within 10 years prior to date of enrollment in the selective program. The transfer of all MED-NUR-, PHM-,and RAD-prefix classes are subject to time restrictions determined by each department as outlined in the program-specific admissions documentation. 5. The transfer of all CCT-, CIS-, CSC-, CTI-, CTS-, DBA-, NET-, NOS-, OST-, SEC-, SGD-, and WEB-prefix classes completed more than 5 years prior to a student's enrollment in any Computer Education and Ofice Administration related programs of study are subject to approval by the Academic Dean due to the rapid technological changes in those areas of study. 25 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 6. The transfer of Cosmetology (COS) hours and performances is limited to the State Board mandated 5 year expiration rule and the passing of a State board required entrance exam. Cosmetology hours expire 5 years from the date of enrollment at which time they become void or invalid and will no longer be eligible for transfer. 7. Transfer credit will not influence the student's quality point aver-age or grade point average, and will not be evaluated in graduation honors or awards. Transfer credit is recorded on the VGCC transcript with a grade of "TR." 8. Students with questions regarding transfer credit should contact the Registrar's Ofice. Students have a right to appeal transfer credit decisions to the appropriate Academic Dean by submiting a transfer credit appeal request form to the Registrar's Office. Reverse Transfer Students who transfer from Vance-Granville Community College to an accredited four-year institution prior to completing their associate degree, may transfer credit from the four-year institution back to VGCC for review of degree completion. To be eligible for reverse transfer consideration, a student must follow the same transfer credit requirements as outlined in the Transfer Admissions section of the catalog, including submitting official college transcripts. Official transcripts may be sent to the VGCC Records Office by mail at PO Box 917 Henderson, NC 27536 or sent electronically to records@vgcc.edu. Students who submit their transcripts for reverse transfer consideration should contact the Registrar’s Ofice to ensure the transcript is evaluated accordingly. For more information on the reverse transfer program, please visit htp://www.northcarolina.edu/reversetransfer. Readmission Procedures A student who previously attended VGCC but was not enrolled dur-ing the previous three years must submit a new application for admission to the Admissions/Records Office. Applicants must complete the regular admissions requirements as stated under the General Admissions Procedures section including New Student Orientation. A former student will not be readmited until all former and current indebted obligations to any program or activity under the administrative jurisdiction of the College have been satisfied. Students seeking readmission into Health Sciences programs must meet additional requirements. Students may contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator for details concerning these requirements. Quarter Credits Credits earned at Vance-Granville Community College under the quarter system (prior to the fall of 1997) were converted to semester hours and are reflected on the student's college transcript. In order to count to-wards a current program of study, the course(s) taken under the quarter system must be equivalent in credit hours and content to an existing VGCC semester credit course(s). Previous courses taken under the quarter system that meet this criteria may be reviewed by the appropriate program head or department chair to ensure they meet the academic requirements of the discipline and cur-rent industry standards. If all requirements are met, the program head or department chair should submit a Course Substitution form for approval of academic credit. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 26 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ADMISSIONS UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS Admission of Undocumented Immigrants: As of July 2010, undocu-mented immigrant students are admissible to North Carolina Community Colleges with the following limitations: 1) Community Colleges shall only admit an undocumented immigrant if he or she atended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law. 2) Any undocumented immigrant student is required to pay the out-of-state tuition rate regardless of the number of years he or she has resided in the state. 3) Additionally, undocumented immigrant students are not permited to have registra-tion priority over students who are lawfully present in the United States. Consequently, undocumented immigrant students are not permited to register until the conclusion of the last published registration period. In order to comply with these regulations, undocumented immigrant students should follow the same admission and residency classification procedures as all other students, but will not be allowed to register for classes through WebAdvisor or during any early registration period. Instead all students classified as undocumented immigrants should bring their completed registration forms to the Registrar to be held until the end of registration. After the close of registration, undocumented immigrant stu-dents will be registered into any available classes. This procedure is in keep-ing with the State Board of Community Colleges Code 1D SBCCC 400.2. Special Credit Students: Students not seeking a certificate, diploma, or associate degree may enroll as a special credit student for a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours of credit. Students enrolled in this status are not required to take the placement test for enrollment into curriculum courses that do not have prerequisites and do not have to meet the transcript requirements for curriculum programs. Special credit students must take the placement test in order to enroll into courses which have prerequisite requirements. Students classified as “special credit students” are ineligible to receive most types of financial aid. Students who plan to take more than twelve (12) semester hours of credit must take the placement test, complete the regular admission requirements, and declare an academic program of study. Career and College Promise (CCP): Career and College Promise Programs ofer structured opportunities for qualified high school students to pursue one of three pathways. A brief description of each pathway is listed below. For more detailed information and application procedures please visit the Early College High School Students website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/ EarlyCollege/index or the High School Students website at htp://www.vgcc. edu/HighSchoolStudents/index. 1. College Transfer (CT) Pathway. The College Transfer Pathway is de-signed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward an Associate degree and a baccalaureate degree. The transfer pathways are a structured set of courses in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the University of North Carolina (UNC) and the North Carolina Community College System, leading to completion of the Associ-ate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. All courses in which the student earns a grade of "C" or beter will transfer to the UNC universities upon the student's acceptance. These courses may also count as high school credit at the discretion of the high school administration. 27 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 2. Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway. The Career Technical Edu-cation Pathway is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin the pathway towards completion of a credential prior to graduating high school. Students can choose one of many approved areas of study in which they can pursue courses that can lead to certification or licensure, and increased employment opportunities. These courses may also count as high school credit at the discretion of the high school administration. Freshmen and sophomores may participate in certain CTE pathways as designated by the College. 3. Cooperative Innovative High School Program. VGCC Cooperative Innovative High School Programs take the form of Early College High Schools and are located on the college’s campuses. Students enrolled in these programs can concurrently obtain a high school diploma and begin or complete an associate degree program or earn up to two years of college credit within five years. The application process to apply to one of these schools begins in middle school and is conducted by the Local Education Authority (LEA). To obtain additional information about our early college high school partnerships please visit our website. Application information and procedures can be obtained through your servicing LEA. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT admissions International students are admitted in accordance with federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) regulations that govern non-immigrant student visa (F-1) status. Vance-Granville Community College is authorized by the USCIS to issue I-20 Forms to qualified interna-tional applicants for associate degree programs. In summary, before being admited, an international student must: 1. Submit an online Application for Admission; 2. Present official TOEFL, SAT or ACT scores that document academic English ability, or acceptable scores in English, Reading and Math-ematics on the college placement test batery. (This option is only available to international applicants who are already in the U.S. on another valid non-immigrant visa type); 3. Submit official secondary and/or high school and college or univer-sity transcripts (if applicable). Transcripts must be submitted with the application for admission in sealed envelopes or mailed directly to VGCC from the overseas institution, and must be translated to English if necessary; 4. Submit an Affidavit of Support completed by the applicant’s sponsor and accompanied by an original bank letter or statement that certi-fies the availability of suficient funds to cover all expenses, food, housing, and transportation. 5. Submit a one semester tuition deposit (approximately $3,500 to $4,000.) All admissions requirements must be met before the College can issue an I-20 Form to an international applicant. International students are considered out-of-state for tuition purposes as long as they hold a non-immigrant visa, and are not eligible for state or federal financial aid. International students are required to study on a full-time basis (at least 12 hours) every fall and spring semester, and are not eligible for employment except under limited circumstances. All nec-essary forms and additional details regarding the application process for international applicants are available on the VGCC web site at: www.vgcc. edu/admissionsofice/international_students. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 28 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTING The purpose of placement testing is to match the academic readiness of the incoming student with the academic requirements of the curricu-lum. Any new applicant to a certificate, diploma, or degree program is required to take a placement test prior to the initial registration. Special credit students may be exempt from placement testing in some instances based on exemptions listed under the Admissions Under Special Conditions section. A returning student who has not been at VGCC during the past five calendar years and who has not successfully completed any General Education course numbered 111 or higher must retake the placement test and enroll in courses as indicated by his or her scores. Placement test scores will be used for the purpose of academic advis-ing and appropriate course placement, including remediation if needed, as indicated by the placement test results. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the placement test. Study resources are available on the Testing Center website at htp://www.testing.vgcc.edu. Students who lack basic academic skills necessary to be successful in college course work as indicated by the results of the placement test will be given an opportu-nity to remediate academic deficiencies through developmental courses. Students who place at the Adult Basic Skills level in reading, writing, or math will not be allowed to enroll in any curriculum courses, including developmental courses, until additional assessment and remediation have been completed. Students may test and retest once prior to the start of courses in which they are enrolling. The higher score will be used for placement. There is a minimum wait of ten days between the first and second administration of the test to ensure time for review. Students who have not enrolled in a developmental English, reading, or math class within twelve months of testing may test and retest prior to the semester in which they are enrolling. The most recent scores (or the higher of the most recent test-retest scores) will be used for placement. Any additional testing beyond the initial test-retest will require special approval from the Director of Academic and Career Assessment or the Dean of Students. Placement test scores are valid for five years. Diagnostic tests may be administered by the instructor to ensure cor-rect placement. If scores on the diagnostic tests are sufficient to warrant retesting, then eligible candidates will be referred to the Testing Center for retesting using the College's oficial placement test. Students scoring high enough on the College placement test will be given an opportunity to advance to an appropriate course depending upon meeting patterns and availability. Retesting will only be allowed during the drop/add period of the term. WAIVER OF PLACEMENT TESTING/ MULTIPLE MEASURES FOR PLACEMENT POLICY The placement test may be waived under the following circumstances: 1. Transfer students who have successfully completed transferable college or university-level courses in English and/or mathematics from an accredited post-secondary institution. 2. Applicants who meet the Multiple Measures for Placement Policy. See Testing Center website for complete details: htp://www.testing. vgcc.edu. 3. Applicants who have taken placement tests within five years at an-other NC Community College may transfer those scores to VGCC. 29 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TESTING SCHEDULE The placement test is periodically scheduled throughout each academic term. Placement testing sessions are available at all campuses during a variety of times to accommodate students. Placement testing appointments may be scheduled after an Application for Admission is received by the College. Applicants who may need special accommodations should contact the Counselor/Advisor for Disability Services prior to their scheduled test date. For more information, including how to prepare for placement test-ing, please visit the Testing Center website at htp://www.testing.vgcc.edu. A valid photo ID is required for all testing. Note: No food, drinks, or children are allowed in the Testing Center. RESIDENCE STATUS FOR TUITION PURPOSES In 2013 the NC General Assembly legislatively directed UNC General Administration (GA), the NC Community College System (NCCCS), the NC State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) and the NC Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) to create a centralized, uniform process for determining residency for tuition purposes and for administration of state financial aid. This centralized process is known as the Residency Determination Service (RDS). In order for a student to receive the benefits of in-state tuition a residency determination from RDS is required as part of admission starting in February 2017. Determining Residency Status The specific requirements for establishing residency for tuition classifica-tion purposes are prescribed by state law. A North Carolina resident for tuition purposes is a person, or a dependent person (dependent according to IRS tax code), whose parent or legal guardian has established and main-tained legal residence in North Carolina for at least 12 months. Residence in North Carolina must be legitimate and be a permanent situation rather than just for the purpose of maintaining a residence prior to enrollment at an institution of higher education. Under North Carolina law, to qualify for in-state tuition, you must show that: • You have established your legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina • You have maintained that domicile for at least twelve (12) consecutive months before the beginning of the academic term or semester • You have a residentiary presence in the state • You intend to make North Carolina your permanent home indefinitely (rather than being in North Carolina solely to attend college) Other persons not meeting the 12-month legal residence requirement may be classified as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes only if they fall within one of the limited categories authorized by the North Carolina Legislature. All other persons are ineligible for classification as a North Carolina “resident for tuition purposes” and will be charged out-of-state tuition. To learn more about residency and complete a determination go to www.NCresidency.org or contact RDS at: 844-896-2411 (phone), 919-835- 2427 (fax) What to Expect When Using RDS Applicants can complete the RDS process before, during, or after com-pleting the admissions application. You will only have to complete the ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 30 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog process once, no mater how many NC college or university admissions applications you complete. You will complete an online interview and may be asked to provide documentation afterward. Required information will include identification numbers for you and/or your parents, such as you might provide for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). REGISTRATION Registration is the process of enrolling in a schedule of courses or a program at the beginning of each term or at other specified times. Enroll-ment in a course is determined by proper registration and subsequent payment for that course. New Students For registration purposes, “new students” are defined as those students who are enrolling at VGCC for the first time. New students should: 1. Complete an Application for Admission and apply for financial aid as early as possible (2 to 3 months before the start of classes); 2. Complete placement testing as defined under Student Assessment and Placement Testing; 3. Attend New Student Orientation; 4. Schedule an appointment to meet with their academic advisor; 5. Register on the designated registration dates; 6. Obtain a student I.D. and parking permit; and 7. Complete the registration process by paying tuition and fees. Returning Students For registration purposes “returning students” are defined as those students who are currently enrolled or who have been previously enrolled during the last year in the same academic program. Returning students may be eligible for priority registration and are encouraged to preregister with their academic advisor for the following term as soon as notification is given. Returning students need to follow steps 4 through 7 listed above (under New Students section.) Students must reapply for financial aid every year by March or April to ensure that funding is in place in time for registration. Change of Academic Program There are times when a student’s aptitude and interests may be beter served by a change of academic program. A student who is considering a change from one program to another must meet with an Academic and Career Coach or Advisor to explore the possibilities and implications of such a change, and complete a Change of Academic Program form. Students should consider carefully before changing their academic program, and are discouraged from changing more than once per year. Academic program changes received after the published census date of each semester or term will not take afect until the next academic semester or term. The College reserves the right to evaluate academic program changes on a case by case basis. Veterans should consult with the Veterans’ Oficer before making a change; the Department of Veterans Affairs will not pay for some types of training. Note: Federal financial aid regulations require that all hours taken in all programs will be counted toward the maximum allowed for payment. (See the Financial Information section for a complete explanation.) 31 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Readmission of Students A student who previously atended Vance-Granville Community Col-lege but was not enrolled during the previous three years must reactivate an application with the Admissions/Records Ofice. If the applicant was enrolled in another college during the interval, he/she should request that college to send an oficial transcript of academic work to the Admissions/ Records Ofice if transfer credit is expected. Students need to complete steps 1 through 7 listed above (under New Students section). Drop and Add Courses may be added during the registration dates and published drop/add dates at the beginning of each term. To add or drop classes, a student must follow the steps below or complete the procedure through WebAdvisor: 1. Obtain a Drop/Add Form from the Admissions/Records Ofice or Student Success Center and fill it out completely; 2. Have academic advisor or counselor approve the change and sign the form; 3. Sign the form and return it to the Admissions/Records Ofice or satellite campus office for updating registration; 4. If adding, take the form to the Business Ofice/Cashier for tuition payment, or pay through WebAdvisor. 5. If adding, atend next scheduled class meeting. Due to varied depart-mental atendance requirements, classes missed prior to registration may count as absences. Note: Adding or dropping a class may affect the financial aid award. Request for W Grade after the 75% Point A student can petition in writing for a "W" Grade to the Dean of Stu-dents after the 75% point of a term, if mitigating circumstances warrant. Approval can only be granted with permission of the instructor, academic dean, Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs and Dean of Students. The burden of explanation and documentation of mitigating circumstances lies with the student. Students should obtain the appropriate form from the Dean of Students or Campus Deans. Class Cancellation Policy Vance-Granville Community College reserves the right to cancel any class due to low registration and/or atendance. Withdrawal from a Course(s) Withdrawal from a course(s) takes place after the refund period or census date of the term and on or before the 75% point of the term, and will be recorded as a "W" grade on the student's permanent transcript. A withdrawal will only be processed if the student or faculty initiates and properly completes the withdrawal process by the required deadline. All withdrawals must be reviewed by the student's advisor, academic and career coach, program head, department chair or academic dean. There is no academic penalty for a "W" grade; however, for federal financial aid purposes, "W" grades may count as hours atempted but not earned. Any student who is receiving Veteran's benefits should check with the Veterans' Officer prior to withdrawing from any course since benefits will not be paid for a "W" grade. Note #1: If a course is dropped before the first day of the semester or term, students will receive a 100% refund. If the course is dropped on or after the first day of the semester or term, but before the census date, students are eligible for a 75% refund of tuition, but will owe 25% of the tuition and 100% of fees. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 32 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Note #2: Students are advised that all signatures required to complete a Change of Registration form must be obtained by the student. Students must realize that instructors are not available at all times and gathering signatures on the final day of the withdrawal process may not be possible. Deadlines are enforced. Auditing Courses A student may elect to audit a course or courses by checking the ap-propriate column on the Registration form. This option may only be selected during the oficial registration or drop/add period of each term. Those students who audit must meet the prerequisites of the course, receive no credit and do not have to take any examinations; otherwise, participation in class is on the same basis as a credit student. The fee for auditing is the same as the fee for credit. Note: No federal or state financial aid or veterans’ benefits are payable for audit courses. Collection of Social Security Numbers Vance-Granville Community College is legally authorized to collect student social security numbers in order to comply with certain federal and state reporting requirements, and to meet the business imperatives of the College. Effective fall semester 2007, the college no longer uses student social security numbers as the primary method for student identification, but rather uses a unique computer generated ID number. Questions con-cerning the use of social security numbers should be directed to the Dean of Students or the Registrar. Course Load A student’s normal load will be from 12 to 16 credit hours per term. Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours will be considered full-time students. Students who wish to carry credit hour loads of more than 21 hours per term must obtain the writen approval of their academic advisor and Academic Dean. Course Substitution Under extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to his/her ad-visor for approval of a course substitution. A course substitution requires final approval by the appropriate Academic Dean and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The completed Course Substitution form will be receipted by the Registrar's Office and kept in the student's file. A student in technical or vocational programs may take higher level courses than those required for graduation in his/her curriculum in the following areas: math, English, humanities, science, or social sciences, if prerequisites have been met. Release of Information Writen approval of the student is required before a transcript or any information from his/her official record may be released. Exceptions to the above include: 1. The Admissions/Records Ofice and Registrar's Ofice may release information from oficial records to faculty and staf members of Vance-Granville Community College whose responsibilities require this information. 2. The Admissions/Records Ofice and Registrar's Office may honor appropriate requests for directory-type information from student records. VGCC defines the following as directory: • Name • Program of Study • Address • Degrees and awards received • Dates of Enrollment • E-mail addresses • Participation in sanctioned campus activities or athletics 33 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 3. The Solomon Amendment requires by federal law that the college re-lease the following information, in addition to directory information, to military recruiters when requested: • Date of Birth • Telephone Number Each student has the right to inspect or review the educational records maintained by the College that are directly related to that student. Educational records include admission documents, registration documents, grades, and other supporting documents maintained by the College. Educational records also include tests, assignments, and grade calculations maintained by faculty. All requests to inspect and review educational records shall be made by the student in writing to the Registrar with the exception of requests for tests, assignments, and grade calculations for specific courses. Those requests shall be made to the appropriate academic or campus dean. The College will comply within a reasonable time period not to exceed forty-five days after the request is made. It should be noted that some records such as tests, assignments, and grade calculations maintained by the faculty are only kept for a limited time and are not maintained permanently. Students may also request in writing to the Registrar to amend their educational record if they feel the record is in error. Such request will be reviewed by the Registrar and Dean of Students, who will render a decision. Students may file a writen complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Ofice regarding an alleged violation by the College to comply with require-ments of FERPA. The Ofice’s address is Family Policy Compliance Ofice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Release of Information: Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Vance-Granville Community College, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, releases no personal, identifiable information about students without the writen approval from the student. Exceptions to this practice are those types of information defined by law as “directory information.” The directory information may be published or made available without the consent of the student. However, any student not wishing any of these types of information released may request in writing to the Dean of Students that it not be released. Student Records An oficial record of all the student’s courses, credits, grades, oficial tran-scripts, and other relevant documentation is kept in the Admissions/Records Ofice. Each student should maintain a record of courses, credits, and grades each term and periodically check to see that his/her records agree with that of the College. Transcript Request When an oficial request is made by the student in writing or through WebAdvisor, transcripts of the student’s record will be sent to other colleges, universities, employers, and to the student. A Transcript Request form should be completed through WebAdvisor or submited to the Admissions/Records Ofice a minimum of three business days prior to the time a student wants his/her transcript mailed. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each oficial transcript requested by the student. In order to assure that transcripts will not be mailed until a student has discharged all obligations to the College, the student must complete a Transcript Request form (available in the Admissions/Records Ofice or at http://www.vgcc.edu/admissionsoffice/transcript_request). Transcripts received by VGCC from other secondary or post-secondary institutions cannot be released to the student. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 34 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ACADEMIC INFORMATION 35 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES VGCC offers the following degrees, diplomas or certificates for stu-dents who successfully complete approved programs of instruction: 1. Associate in Arts and Associate in Science: the degrees are award-ed to students majoring in college transfer programs and who may plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities after complet-ing their community college program. 2. Associate in Applied Science: the degree is awarded to students majoring in one of the technical curricula and who plan to obtain full-time employment upon graduation from VGCC. 3. Associate in General Education: the degree is awarded to students majoring in courses designed for personal growth and develop-ment leading to variable employment opportunities. 4. Diploma: a diploma is awarded to students who complete a mini-mum of 36 credit hours and a maximum of 48 credit hours based on the requirements for diploma curricula. 5. Certificate: a certificate is awarded to students who complete ap-proved programs less than one year in length with a minimum of 12 credit hours and a maximum of 18 credit hours. Certificates are only awarded from core, major, or elective courses ofered in the Diploma or AAS programs. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION FRESHMAN: A student who has earned fewer than 36 semester hours of credit. SOPHOMORE: A student who has earned 36 or more semester hours of credit. FULL-TIME OR REGULAR STUDENT: A student who is registered for 12 or more credit hours. PART-TIME STUDENT: A student who is taking fewer than 12 credit hours. SPECIAL CREDIT STUDENT: A student who is not seeking a degree or who is auditing a course and has earned fewer than 12 credit hours. ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced placement is ofered to students who, because of their demonstrated abilities, are qualified to accelerate their studies. Advanced credit may be awarded in the following ways: 1. Credit by Examination administered at VGCC (see Credit by Examination section for details); 2. Successful completion of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams with a score of 50 or higher; 3. Successful completion of College Board Advanced Placement Exams with a score of 3 or higher; 4. Successful completion of ACE (American Council on Education) Credit approved courses as reflected on an oficial military JST (Joint Services Transcript) or other ACE credit approved institu-tions; 5. Transfer credit from accredited, post-secondary institutions as outlined in the Admissions section. ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 36 In cases of all standardized examinations, official score reports must be submited to the Admissions/Records Office or Registrar's Office for evaluation. Specific AP and CLEP exams and their transfer equivale-cies are available on the Registrar's page of the VGCC website at http://www.vgcc.edu/ap-clep-military-credits. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Regularly enrolled students who have reason to believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experiences may entitle them to course credit may request credit by examination (CE). They must first register and pay the standard tuition fee per credit hour for the course and then request a challenge exam from the instructor by the first day of the term. All CE exams must be completed by the last day to ADD a class for that term. The examination will be administered by the appropriate department and successful completion will result in a grade of “CE.” The credit hours of the class will count toward graduation. Please note that most colleges do not accept a “CE” grade as transfer credit. The Credit by Examination form may be obtained from the ofice of the Registrar. Note: No federal financial aid or veterans’ benefits are payable for Credit by Examination (CE) courses. The College does not award credit for experiential learning. CONTINUING EDUCATION-CURRICULUM AWARDED CREDIT Students enrolled in pre-approved continuing education training courses may request awarded credit in corresponding curriculum pro-grams. They must first register, pay, and pass the continuing education course with a grade of satisfactory. In order to request awarded credit, the student must be enrolled in the corresponding curriculum program. The credit will be awarded by the appropriate department with a grade of “TR”, Transfer Credit. The credit hours of the course will count toward graduation. Please note that most colleges do not accept a “TR” grade as transfer credit. The Continuing Education – Curriculum Awarded Credit form and the list of pre-approved continuing education courses with correspond-ing curriculum programs may be obtained from the ofice of the Regis-trar. Note: No federal financial aid or veteran’s benefits are payable for Continuing Education - Curriculum Awarded Credit courses. CONTACT HOURS AND CREDIT HOURS* *Semester credit hours are awarded for classes as follows: Classroom:…………………....16 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Laboratory:…………….32 or 48 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Clinical:…………………….....48 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Work-Based Learning:.............…160 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit * Students should review specific courses in the course description sec-tion of this catalog to determine the exact hours of each course as assigned by the NC Community College System and described in the State Board of Community Colleges Code 1G SBCCC.100.1. 37 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog PREREQUISITES Prerequisites are required for many courses ofered at Vance-Gran-ville Community College. These are intended to give the student some measure of the proficiency expected for those beginning a given course. The student, with assistance from his or her academic advisor, is respon-sible for checking prerequisites at the time of registration. Students failing to meet the required prerequisite(s) for a course(s) may be dropped or withdrawn at any time the deficiency is discovered. Under certain cir-cumstances, local prerequisites or co-requisites may be waived by submit-ting a Request to Waive Prerequisite and Co-requisite form to the instructor of the class in question. Approval is also required from the appropriate academic program head/department chair and academic dean. ATTENDANCE POLICY Atendance is counted from the published first scheduled day of class. Students are expected to atend all classes, laboratories, clinical and shop sessions to atain the student learning outcomes of the courses for which they are registered. When absences total more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total con-tact hours for a course, the student may be withdrawn from the class in ac-cordance with the college's withdrawal procedures. With Dean approval, specific disciplines or programs with accrediting/licensing requirements may have more stringent atendance regulations, and in these cases, the discipline/program regulations shall be followed. GRADING SYSTEM AND QUALITY POINTS A grading system is a method of recording faculty evaluations of stu-dent progress and the fulfillment of class objectives. All students oficially enrolled in courses must be awarded a grade in accordance with College policies. Grade Explanation Quality Points Per Credit Hour A Excellent Quality 4 B High Quality 3 C Average Quality 2 D Minimum Satisfactory Quality 1 F Unacceptable Quality 0 F# Failure due to Plagiarism 0 AU Audit * CE Credit by Examination * G# Grade Forgiven * I Incomplete Grades * PA, PB, PC Passing Grade - Developmental * RF Reschedule - Developmental * TR Transfer Credit * W Oficial Withdrawal * *Not computed in Grade Point Average. ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 38 ‘AU’ Grade (Audit) (No Credit) The audit grade indicates the student is enrolled for non-credit. This is not counted in computing grade point averages. Neither federal financial aid nor veterans’ benefits are payable for audited classes. ‘CE’ Grade (Credit by Examination) The credit by examination grade indicates that the student has re-ceived credit by examination for a course. Details of this procedure ap-pear in the chapter on Academic Information in the College catalog. Nei-ther federal financial aid nor veterans' benefits are payable for Credit by Examination classes. ‘F#’ Grade (Plagiarism) The F# is a plagiarism-specific grade that is assigned when a class is failed because of plagiarism. ‘G#’ Grade (Grade Forgiven) (No Credit) The "G#" grade replaces a forgiven grade on the academ-ic transcript. Students should apply for forgiveness of "D" or "F" grades on their transcript under specific conditions. See the Academic Forgive-ness paragraph outlined later in this section for additional information. 'I' Grade (Incomplete) (No Credit) The incomplete grade is assigned in place of a grade when students who are making satisfactory progress are unable to com-plete all class assignments by the end of the semester. The requirements for satisfactory completion of a course will be es-tablished by the instructor in accordance with course objectives. The in-complete “I” is temporary and must be changed to a grade within the time period designated by the instructor, not to exceed eight weeks from the beginning of the term following the one in which the course was tak-en. At the end of the specified time period, unresolved “I” grades will be converted to “F” grades. The “I” is used for verifiable, unavoidable reasons and extends enrollment without requiring rescheduling of the course. Note: An extension to the eight weeks may be granted under certain circumstances to Work- Based Learning students. All extensions must be approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The instructor will award a permanent grade by submitting a Change of Grade form to the academic dean when course objectives are success-fully completed. Incomplete grades are not payable by veterans’ benefits and may also afect Federal Financial Aid Standards of Progress. ‘PA,’ ‘PB,’ and ‘PC’ Grades (Passing - Developmental) (No Credit) The passing grades are awarded in developmental courses below the 100 level. The "PA", "PB", or "PC" indicates the stu-dent passed the developmental class with an "A", "B", or "C" average. "P" grades are not computed in grade point averages. ‘RF’ Grade (Reschedule - Developmental) (No Credit) The reschedule grades are awarded in developmental courses below the 100 level. The “RF” indicates the student is making progress but has not met minimum course objectives. The student should 39 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog reschedule the course during the next registration. The “RF” will not be computed in grade point averages and no credit is awarded. (For financial aid and/or veterans’ benefits, the “RF” grade is classified as non-punitive for GPA purposes; however, it will afect Federal Financial Aid Standards of Progress.) 'TR' Grade (Transfer Credit) The transfer credit grade is awarded based on review of an oficial transcript received from an accredited post-secondary institution. The "TR" grade is not computed in Grade Point Average, but credit toward graduation is earned. ‘W’ Grade (Official Withdrawal from a Course) (No Credit) The "W" grade indicates withdrawal from a course and takes place after the refund period or census date of the term and on or before the 75% point of the term. It will be recorded as a "W" on the stu-dent's permanent transcript. A withdrawal will only be processed if the student or faculty initiates and properly completes the withdrawal pro-cess by the required deadline. All withdrawals must be reviewed by the student's advisor, academic and career coach, program head, department chairperson or academic dean. There is no academic penalty for a "W" grade; however, for federal financial aid purposes, "W" grades may count as hours atempted but not earned. Any student who receives Veterans' benefits should check with the Veterans' Oficer prior to withdrawing from any course since benefits will not be paid for a "W" grade. Grading Policy Vance-Granville Community College employs a leter grading system to evaluate student performance in meeting the stated objectives of the classroom, laboratory, shop, clinical seting, or work experience. Faculty have the academic freedom and responsibility to determine grades ac-cording to a method that is professionally acceptable, consistent across the specific academic department at the institution, communicated to all students in the class, and applied to all students equally. In the absence of a department-specific grading scale, the grade assigned will be based upon a 10 point scale. CHANGE OF GRADE Awarding grades to students is the responsibility of the instructor. Once awarded, a grade may only be changed with authorization of the instructor and Academic Dean, using the Change of Grade form. A stu-dent who wishes to contest a grade must follow the Academic Grievance/ Grade Appeals Procedure outlined later in this section. REPEATING COURSES A course taken at Vance-Granville Community College may be re-peated up to two times (three atempts total) in order to raise the grade if the previous grade was below a “C.” For each repeated course, only the highest grade will be used to determine the student's GPA, eligibility for graduation, and eligibility for academic honors. Under extraordinary circumstances, students who earn a "C" or higher should submit a Special Permission Registration form to take the class one more time to fulfill spe-cific program requirements. This form should be submited, at the time of ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 40 registration, to the Academic Dean of the division which ofers the course. No course may be repeated more than twice (three atempts total) regardless of previous grades, including “W,” or “RF” grades without approval of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. To re-quest a fourth atempt at a course, the student should complete a Special Permission Registration form. Developmental classes completed more than five years ago no longer meet the prerequisite(s) for subsequent classes and must be repeated. Note: Veterans’ benefits are not payable to students who repeat any course in which they made a grade of “D” or higher, except for Health Science core courses. Federal fi-nancial aid regulations require that both courses count toward the maximum number of hours that may be attempted. Note: In the case of a transfer student, some colleges compute the GPA from all previ-ous credit hours attempted. STANDARDS OF PROGRESS Each student at Vance-Granville Community College is expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completing require-ments of a degree, diploma, or certificate. At the end of each term, a stu-dent's quality point average for that term and his/her cumulative Qual-ity Point Average are examined. The College seeks to provide students with a warning when they fail to meet minimum academic performance standards, and to provide a means of preventing and/or terminating pro-longed failure. This policy applies to all students regardless of their aca-demic program. Students whose semester grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 are subject to academic warning, which may be followed by probation and suspension. GPA will be calculated at the end of each term using the oficial grade for each course taken that semester at Vance-Granville Com-munity College. Academic Warning Students failing to meet the minimum GPA of 2.0 during any semes-ter will receive writen notification of academic warning from the Coun-seling Services ofice. This warning advises students of their academic status and encourages them to meet with their advisor immediately to examine present academic plans. Probation Students whose semester GPA falls below 2.0 for two successive se-mesters will be placed on probation, which means the student will have restricted scheduling and must meet with his or her advisor or a coun-selor to do one or more of the following: • Limit the number of hours atempted • Schedule preparatory or remedial courses as needed • Schedule repeat of courses • Reconsider academic program and/or receive career counseling Students will be notified in writing of their status by the Director of Counseling or the Dean of Academic and Career Pathways. 41 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Suspension Students whose semester GPA falls below 2.0 for three successive se-mesters will be placed on academic suspension for one semester, which means the students will not be allowed to register for curriculum courses. Continuing Education courses may still be taken. Students will be noti-fied in writing of their status by Counseling Services. Appeals Academic issues related to probation and suspension may be ap-pealed through the appropriate Academic Dean. Students should follow the academic appeals process as outlined in the College catalog. Enrollment after Suspension Readmission decisions are based on the Academic Dean or Campus Dean judgment that the student has made suficient changes in his or her commitment to college. The student should schedule an appointment to meet a counselor for academic/career advisement, and to complete a Spe-cial Permission Registration form. The form will be submited to the appro-priate Dean for final approval. The student will remain in academic pro-bationary status until she or he achieves a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher. Note: The Standards of Progress as defined for financial aid and veterans’ benefits are diferent from academic standards as stated above. The student needs to contact the Financial Aid Ofice for specific differences in Standards of Progress. ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS- "D," "F," "WP," and "WF" Grades Students may request in writing to have previous grades of “D” or “F” excluded from calculation in their cumulative GPA under the follow-ing conditions: The coursework to be forgiven must be at least 5 years old, and consist of “D” or “F” grades. The student must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework since that time at an accredited college or university and earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. A student may be granted academic forgiveness only one time, and a maximum of 16 semester credit hours total may be forgiven. Former BLET students may request forgiveness of all the credit hours included in the CJC 100 class, up to 19 credit hours. Requests for academic forgiveness for "D" and "F" grades will be sub-mited to the Registrar's Ofice on the appropriate form and reviewed by the current Chair of the Academic Afairs Commitee and approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. All forgiven "D" and "F" grades will be replaced on the transcript with a grade of "G#" to mark them as forgiven. A copy of the transcript reflecting the original grades will be kept in the student's permanent file with documentation of the forgiveness process. Student's may also request in writing to have previous grades of "WP" or "WF" changed to a "W" on their oficial transcript. While "WP" and "WF" grades are non-punitive at Vance-Granville Community Col-lege, they may be considered punitive at other colleges and could impact a transfer student's academic eligibility. Non-punitive grades do not have the same time frame and GPA requirement for forgiveness as punitive grades. Requests for changes to withdrawal grades will be submited to the Registrar's Ofice on the appropriate form and reviewed by the current Chair of the Academic Afairs Commitee and approved by the Vice Presi- ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 42 dent of Academic and Student Afairs. A copy of the transcript reflecting the original withdrawal grades will be kept in the student's permanent file. Note: Grades that are forgiven may not be exempt from academic progress relating to Financial Aid and Veterans benefits. Students should contact the Financial Aid ofice for more information. Students who plan to transfer to another college or university should contact that institution regarding the impact of forgiven grades on transfer-ability. Health Science Students Standards of Progress A student will not be allowed to continue in specified health science programs with a grade of “C” in certain courses. Refer to the handbook of the specific Health Science program. A grade of "C" or beter is required for the general education classes and Radiography classes. ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE/GRADE APPEALS PROCEDURE Academic issues include, but are not limited to, the application of at-tendance policies, grades, classroom/lab or clinical/shop conduct, and ad-mission to or dismissal from a class or program. Students should initiate the grievance/appeals process as soon as a concern develops rather than waiting until the end of the term, as some relevant faculty or staf may not be available between terms. Grade appeals must be on file no later than 20 working days (working days exclude weekends and holidays) after the end of the term in which the grade was awarded. Appeals related to dismissal from a course or program must be on file no later than 5 work-ing days from the dismissal date. A student having an academic issue must discuss the problem in a calm and sincere manner. Most problems are resolved at the instructor level; however, the Appeals Procedure may involve the following levels of college faculty/staff in this order: 1. Instructor 2. Program Head if applicable 3. Department Chair/Director/Coordinator 4. Academic Dean/Dean of Continuing Education 5. Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs The procedure will occur in the following order: 1. The student will arrange a meeting with the instructor to discuss the problem as soon as it develops, preferably before the end of the term. 2. If the problem is not resolved with the instructor, the student will contact the Program Head (if applicable)/Department Chair/Director/Co-ordinator, who will arrange to meet with the student or the student and instructor. 3. If the problem is not resolved the student will obtain an Aca-demic Appeals Procedure Form from the Program Head (if applicable)/ Department Chair/Director/Coordinator or from the VGCC website. The student will complete the form and personally, or electronically via the stu-dent's VGCC email address, submit the form to the Dean detailing his/her academic concerns. 4. For grievances related to Curriculum Programs, the Academic Dean will meet with the instructor and Program Head (if applicable) and/ or Department Chair/Director/Coordinator to discuss the concern. For . 43 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog grievances related to continuing education courses, the Dean of Continu-ing Education will meet the instructor and/or Director/Coordinator to discuss the concern. 5. A writen response from the Dean will be provided to the student within 10 working days of receipt of the student's form. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the Dean during this time period. 6. If not satisfied with the Dean’s response, the student will have 5 working days to appeal to the ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. Students are responsible for submiting the original appeal form with the Dean's response. Students should keep a copy of all documentation related to the appeal for their records. 7. If the concerns are not resolved, the student may request a hearing of the Judicial Commitee. The ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs will contact the Judicial Co-chairs to arrange a hear-ing. A hearing will be scheduled within 10 working days from the receipt of the appeals request. The student will be notified by the ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs of the date, and location of the hearing. 8. The Judicial Commitee will provide writen recommendation of their decision to the President of the College within 5 working days. The President will make a decision and notify the student within five work-ing days of receipt of the commitee's recommendation. The decision of the President is final. CATALOG OF RECORD Beginning with the implementation of the semester system in the fall of 1997, the catalog that is current when the student enrolls at the institu-tion is the “catalog of record.” A student who is in continuous enrollment (except Summer Term or a break of less than one year) may graduate under the provision of his/her catalog of record or a subsequent issue. A student who is not in continuous enrollment or has a break in enrollment of one year or more must graduate under the provisions of the catalog in efect on his/her last re-entry date or a subsequent issue. Students may appeal to the academic dean to graduate from a previous catalog under extenuating circumstances. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All students are responsible for the proper completion of their aca-demic program, for familiarity with all requirements of the Vance-Gran-ville Community College catalog under which they intend to graduate, for maintaining the Grade Point Average required and knowing their academic standing, and for meeting all other degree requirements. Advi-sors and counselors are available to all students, but final responsibility for meeting program and graduation requirements remains with the stu-dents. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for graduation from a diploma or degree program, a student must: 1. Have all oficial high school and any required post-secondary transcripts on file with the Admissions/Records Ofice at VGCC. (See General Admissions Procedures section for details) 2. Successfully complete his/her course of study. 3. Earn a cumulative quality point average of 2.0 on all work atempt-ed that is applicable toward graduation. The Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 44 and Radiography Programs have additional grade point average require-ments for graduation. 4. Have no outstanding balance due to the Business Ofice. (No de-gree, diploma, certificate, or transcript of a record will be issued to a stu-dent who has not made satisfactory setlement with the Business Ofice for all indebtedness to the College.) 5. Complete WorkKeys Assessment. (See note 2) 6. Have submited an Application for Graduation form, signed by his or her academic advisor, to the Registrar’s Ofice. 7. Pay a graduation fee at the Business Ofice. Note 1: Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the course credit hours as required in their program of study at Vance-Granville Community College. Note 2: Beginning May 2013, all students will be encouraged to take this assess-ment before graduating from Vance-Granville Community College. WorkKeys is an assessment system used to measure job skills that are believed to be critical to success in the workplace. It provides students with a portable credential that is nationally recognized by business and industry, provides valuable feedback to curriculum pro-grams, determines skills in need of improvement and ofers participants opportuni-ties for career exploration. Recipients can be awarded Career Readiness Certificates (CRC) of Gold, Silver or Bronze based on their skill levels in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. The cost of the assessment will be funded from a combination of grants, fees and institutional money. Please note that the required assessment results will not impact a student's GPA or program completion. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Graduation exercises to award degrees and diplomas are held once a year in May for students who have met or will meet graduation require-ments by the end of summer semester. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the application for graduation by established due dates (approximately one month prior to completing course requirements.) The student should make an appoint-ment with his/her advisor or the academic program head to determine the completion status of academic requirements, and obtain an Appli-cation for Graduation. The Curriculum Application for Graduation may also be found online at: htp://www.vgcc.edu/graduation/index . When this form has been completed by the student and signed by the advisor, it should be forwarded to the Registrar's Ofice with supporting documentation (a copy of the EVAL report or program checklist). The Registrar will certify the student for graduation once all final grades are received. This process can be completed at any of the VGCC campuses. The $15.00 diploma fee will be placed on the student's WebAdvisor account within 48 business hours from the receipt of the Application for Graduation and must be paid prior to the graduation ceremony, or by the end of the summer term for August and December graduates. For those students participating in the May graduation ceremony, a cap and gown must be purchased separately at the College bookstore by the first week in April. AWARDING OF CURRICULUM CERTIFICATES A certificate may be awarded with the approval of the Program Head for completing 12 or more credit hours within an approved program of study. The Program Head must submit an Application for Curriculum Cer-tificate to the Registrar's Ofice so that it can be recorded on the student's transcript. An electronic copy of the certificate will be emailed to the stu-dent's college email address once eligibility is verified. 45 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog To be eligible to earn a certificate the following graduation require-ments must be met: all oficial high school and post-secondary transcripts that are relevant to the certificate must be on file with the Admissions/ Records Ofice, the student must have a cumulative quality point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in the program, and the student must have no indebtedness to the College. DEAN’S LIST At the close of each term, students who are carrying a full load (12 hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or de-gree will be included on the Academic Dean’s List, provided they have no grade of “I” and no grade lower than a “B” and provided that the quality point average of all their grades for that term is 3.5 or better. PRESIDENT’S LIST At the close of each term, students who are carrying a full load (12 hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or degree will be included on the Academic President’s List for that term, provided they have no grade of “I” and that the quality point average of all their grades for that term is 4.0. DISTANCE EDUCATION Curriculum distance education courses are a way for students to take courses for college credit away from the college campus. Web, hybrid, web-enhanced, and VNET courses are all part of Vance-Granville’s cur-riculum distance education program. Web courses reach the student over the Internet. Reading assign-ments, research, study sessions, discussion groups, and tests take place via the computer. Web courses are ideal for working parents, people on swing shifts, and others who find it dificult to come to campus regularly to take courses. Successful students in Internet courses typically have done well in other college courses and are self-motivated individuals who can learn on their own and do not require a great deal of help from others. Hybrid and web-enhanced courses meet part of their credit/contact hour requirements in face-to-face meetings between students and instruc-tor, and complete the remaining requirements via the Internet. In hybrid classes, students complete most of their coursework online, but also have required meetings with their instructor and class throughout the semes-ter. In web-enhanced classes, students complete most of their coursework in a traditional classroom, but satisfy some of their required hours and as-signments online. Students in these classes get the benefit of meeting with their instructors regularly, while also having the convenience of complet-ing some of their course hours and requirements at home. VNET courses are broadcast from/to Vance-Granville’s television studio/classroom on Main Campus, Franklin Campus, South Campus, or Warren Campus. These courses meet at regularly scheduled times. Stu-dents atending classes see their instructor on a television monitor and are able to converse with the instructor during class time using desktop microphones and after class via the telephone or the Internet. VNET al-lows the College to ofer a broad range of courses that might otherwise not be ofered at all campuses. Note: Students who wish to take a Distance Learning course using veterans’ benefits should check with the Veterans’ Officer concerning restrictions. ACADEMIC 46 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog FINANCIAL INFORMATION 47 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog BUSINESS OFFICE The Business Office is responsible for the collection of tuition and fees, student refunds, disbursement of financial aid funds to student ac-counts, and the distribution of parking permits. The Business Ofice is open to students between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The Business Ofice accepts cash, checks and money orders. Master- Card and VISA card payments are accepted on-line through WebAdvisor. Payment plans are ofered for all terms through NelNet Business Solu-tions, visit our website for more information (htp://www.vgcc.edu/bo/payment-options). TUITION/FEES Tuition rates and fees are set by the N.C. Legislature and are subject to change without notice. The tuition rates efective Fall Semester 2016 are shown below. The cost of textbooks and additional fees may vary ac-cording to the program of study. The payment of all tuition and fees are required at the time of registration, and no student is oficially registered until all fees are paid. There are no additional fees for distance education courses. CURRICULUM TUITION:* COSTS PER TERM Certificate, Diploma & Degree Programs In-State* Out-of-State* 16 or more credit hours $1,216.00 $4,288.00 1-15 hours (per credit hour) $76.00 $268.00 Note: For financial aid and registration purposes, 12 credit hours or more is considered full time. CURRICULUM STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE/ACCIDENT INSURANCE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall and Spring Terms In-State Out-of-State 12 or more credit hours $30.00 $30.00 1-11 credit hours $30.00 $30.00 Summer Term $15.00 $15.00 TECHNOLOGY FEE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall, Spring & Summer Terms In-State Out-of-State 12 or more credit hours $12.00 $12.00 1-11 credit hours $ 6.00 $ 6.00 CAMPUS ACCESS/SECURITY FEE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall, Spring & Summer Terms In-State Out-of-State Per credit hour $ 1.50 $ 1.50 *Tuition rates efective Fall Semester 2016 are shown above. *Subject to change by the N.C. Legislature **Subject to change by the VGCC Board of Trustees; (Accident Insurance fee ($1.25) is included in the activity fee.) (Check for updates on the VGCC Business Ofice page at, htp://www.vgcc.edu/bo/tuition-fees) FINANCIAL 48 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog BOOKSTORE The College operates a Bookstore at each college location where stu-dents may purchase books, supplies, and gift items. The regular operat-ing hours vary for each location. The operating hours can be found on the bookstore website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/location-hours. The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, VISA, financial aid, and third party billings. BOOKSTORE REFUND POLICY Refunds on books are only allowed during designated time periods for each semester. These time periods and the complete refund policy are posted on the VGCC bookstore website and in the bookstore. To obtain a refund, the student must have the original cash register receipt and the return book(s) must be in the exact condition purchased and/or in the sealed shrink wrapped package. Please visit the bookstore refund policy online at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/refund-policy. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES The costs of textbooks and supplies are additional expenses for which students should plan. These expenses vary according to the program of study. USED BOOK BUY-BACK The Bookstore will buy most used books if they will be used the following term and if additional books are needed to meet estimated course enrollment. Fifty percent (50%) of the original book price may be paid for books meeting these and other criteria. If the book is not need-ed, a wholesale price from a private vendor (if available) will be quoted. Used study guides and workbooks are generally not purchased. A buy-back will be held at the end of each term. Dates will be posted on the website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/buyback-dates. STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES The proceeds from student activity fees are used to cover extra-cur-ricular costs, such as student I.D. cards, student accident insurance and student activities. CAMPUS ACCESS/SECURITY FEE These fees are used to support the cost of campus access activities, parking, and security. This fee is approved annually by the Vance-Gran-ville Community College Board of Trustees. TECHNOLOGY FEE All curriculum students will be assessed a technology fee. Technol-ogy fees are approved annually by the VGCC Board of Trustees. The pro-ceeds from technology fees are used to cover the costs that accompany the use of instructional and student related technology. GRADUATION FEE A graduation fee of $20.00 per degree or diploma will be due and payable to the Business Ofice once a curriculum student applies for a de-gree or diploma and is approved by the Registrar's Ofice for graduation. The fee covers the cost of the diploma and other graduation expenses not paid for by the College or the State. If participating in the graduation cer-emony, an additional fee is paid to the Bookstore for cap and gown and invitations. For more information please visit our website at htp://www. vgcc.edu/graduation/index. 49 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog CERTIFICATE FEE A fee of $5.00 per certificate will be due and payable to the Business Office if a curriculum student applies for and requests a printed certificate and is approved by the Program Head. The fee covers the cost of printing the certificate. If a printed copy is not requested, an electronic copy will be emailed to the student's college email address once approved by the Program Head. The certificate completion will also appear on the student's oficial college transcript. ACCIDENT INSURANCE Students who register for curriculum classes and who pay student activity fees receive (at no additional cost) accident insurance covering the student while on campus. In addition, and depending on course re-quirements, some Occupational Extension students will be required to purchase student accident insurance. Accident insurance is secondary to the student's personal medical insurance. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE This coverage is required for certain Health Sciences programs in or-der to participate in clinical activities. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Some curriculum programs and occupational extension courses re-quire that students obtain liability (malpractice) insurance (e.g., Cosme-tology, Radiography, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Phar-macy Technology, Medical Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.). The cost of this insurance may vary and is due at the time of registration. INDEBTEDNESS TO COLLEGE No student in any program will be permited to register or remain enrolled in College-sponsored activities if he/she has an indebtedness to the College. Examples of indebtedness include unpaid tuition, fees, loans, parking fines, Childcare fees, and returned checks. Diplomas, certificates, and/or Academic transcripts will be withheld when financial obligations to the College are not met. Exceptions Below can be found in 1E SBCC 200.2 A person or organization demonstrates to the satisfaction of the col-lege the ability to pay the outstanding obligation and guarantees in writ-ing to pay the balance if the student fails to do so; A student is registered in a course section ofered for the benefit of a company or agency. For the purpose of this rule, company or agency spe-cific course sections are courses where the company pays the tuition or registration, and courses where atendance in the course section is limited to employees of the company or agency; A student is registered in a course that is on a specialized course list approved by the State Board of Community Colleges and supports the organizational training needs for entities specified in G.S. 115D-5(b)(2) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, colleges may withhold tran-scripts of grades and any other service pending resolution of outstanding monetary obligations. This statement shall not be construed to prohibit a college's board of trustees from adding more stringent provisions that are allowable under law regarding outstanding monetary balances. FINANCIAL 50 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TUITION REFUND POLICY Eligibility for tuition refunds are determined by the state policy in efect during the specified term, which will be published prior to the beginning of each term. Currently, curriculum students who oficially withdraw from the College prior to the first day of the semester are eli-gible for a 100-percent refund of tuition. Students who withdraw after the beginning of the term but by the 10-percent point are eligible for a 75-percent refund of tuition. The student activity fee, campus access/se-curity fee, technology fee, and malpractice insurance fee (if applicable) will be 100% refunded when a student oficially withdraws from all cur-riculum classes prior to the first day of the semester. These fees are not refundable once the semester begins. Oficial withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Main Campus Admissions/Records Ofice or from the Campus Dean. Note: The Refund policy is subject to change as directed by the N.C. Legislature and the N.C. Board of Community Colleges. Federal policy on Refund of Tuition for Title IV Funds will supersede the State policy on Refund of Tuition. STUDENT AID Vance-Granville Community College makes every efort within the limitations of its available financial resources to assure that no qualified/ eligible student will be denied the opportunity to atend the College because of the lack of adequate funds to meet expenses. Financial aid assistance is available in a variety of forms to help students who meet the financial need criteria for eligibility. Grants, work study, loans, and scholarships may be used singularly or in combination to meet a stu-dent’s needs. In addition, most curriculum programs are approved for students to receive veterans’ benefits. Childcare funds may also be avail-able if the student is eligible. Inquiries regarding scholarships should be directed to the College's Endowment Fund Ofice, and questions concerning federal-and-state-funded financial aid programs should be directed to the Financial Aid Ofice. Special billings and employer payments should be directed to the Business Ofice and the sponsoring agencies. Special billings, including sponsorships and
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Full Text | 1 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog www.vgcc.edu Student Catalog 2016-2017 Your Gateway To Endless Possibilities 2 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ACCREDITATION Vance-Granville Community College is accredited by the Southern Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate de-grees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accredita-tion of Vance-Granville Community College. Vance-Granville Community College is an equal opportunity institution. The Col-lege serves all students regardless of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or disabling conditions. Vance-Granville Community College is a Tobacco-Free College. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 prohibiting discrimination with regard to disabilities. APPROVAL Vance-Granville Community College is approved by the: • NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation • North Carolina Community College System • North Carolina Board of Nursing • Joint Review Commitee on Education in Radiologic Technology • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • MAERB Medical Assisting Education Review Board Accreditation • North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation • North Carolina State Approving Agency for Veterans and Military Education Programs • North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners • North Carolina Ofice of Emergency Services • North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation • North Carolina Sherifs' Education and Training Standards Commission • North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission • North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification • Automotive Service Excellence ‑ National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation • Council for Standards in Human Service Education MEMBERSHIP Vance-Granville Community College is a member of the following: • North Carolina Community College System • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • American Association of Community Colleges Vance-Granville Community College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate at the time of publication. However, the N.C. General Assembly, the State Board of Community Colleges or the VGCC Board of Trustees may make changes in policy, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum course structure and content, and other such matters after the publication of this catalog. The N.C. General Assembly may make changes in tu-ition without notice. The official version of the college catalog can be found at www. vgcc.edu or by contacting the Dean of Students. CATALOG INFORMATION 3 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog DIRECTORY DIRECTORY INFORMATION Vance-Granville Community College MAIN CAMPUS 200 Community College Road Midway between Henderson, N.C., and Oxford, N.C. P.O. Box 917, Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 492-2061 • Fax: (252) 430-0460 SATELLITE CAMPUSES Franklin County Campus South Campus 8100 N.C. 56 Highway 1547 South Campus Drive P.O. Box 777 P.O. Box 39 Louisburg, NC 27549 Creedmoor, NC 27522 Phone: (919) 496-1567 Phone: (919) 528-4737 Fax: (919) 496-6604 Fax: (919) 528-1201 Warren County Campus 210 West Ridgeway Street P.O. Box 207 Warrenton, N.C. 27589 Phone: (252) 257-1900 • Fax: (252) 257-3612 DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE Inquiries will receive prompt attention if addressed to the appropriate Administrative Ofice listed below in care of Vance-Granville Community College, Post Ofice Box 917, Henderson, North Carolina 27536. For Information About:.........................................................Write to the Ofice of: Academic Advising..................................................... Director of Student Success Academic Policies and Faculty....Vice President of Academic & Student Afairs Administrative Afairs................................................................................President Admissions.........................................Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Bookstore............................................. Vice President of Finance and Operations Building Usage............................................................................ Facilities Manager Buildings and Grounds.............................................Director of Plant Operations Community Services............................................. Dean of Continuing Education Curriculum, Instruction............. Vice President of Academic & Student Afairs Employment............................................................Director of Human Resources Occupational Extension ............................................Dean of Continuing Education Financial & Veterans’ Assistance...................................Director of Financial Aid Fiscal and Business Afairs............... Vice President of Finance and Operations Human Resources Development........................ Dean of Continuing Education Industrial Services..............................................Director of Customized Training Student Job Placement................... Director of Academic & Career Assessment Library..........................................................................Director of Library Services Literacy Education.................................................Department Chair, Basic Skills Placement Testing/Student Assessment…Director of Academic and Career Assessment Public Information/News Media............................Director of Communications Registration/Student Records………… Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Small Business.................................................. Director of Small Business Center Student Activities and Athletics.....Director of Student Activities and Athletics Student Support Services…….........................................Director of Student Success Transcripts………………………… Director of Admissions & Records/Registrar Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act...........................Director of WIOA 4 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Vance-Granville Community College and thank you for your interest in our excellent programs and services. The dedicated faculty and staf at VGCC are here to educate, inspire and support students like you, so that you can prepare to transfer to a university or enter a career. This catalog will be a valuable guide to the resources that are available to help you complete your educational journey. You will learn about our 40-plus curriculum programs of study, leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees in a number of exciting career fields, plus options to transfer to a university. You also can find out about our adult high school equivalency programs and continuing education courses that provide job skills and lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, businesses and industries. We serve our students in a variety of settings including classrooms and labs on our four campuses, on-site at locations throughout our communities, and online. Our classes are taught by respected faculty members who have the academic credentials, commitment to teaching, and real-world experience to help you succeed. Beyond the classroom, you have access to important student support opportunities, such as academic skills tutoring, counseling, and library services. We are delighted that you have chosen VGCC and encourage you to explore all of the options for education and training at the college. Dr. Stelfanie Williams 5 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation, Approvals, Membership....................................................... 2 Directory Information & Directory of Correspondence…………………3 Message from the President............................................................................ 4 Academic Calendar......................................................................................... 12 College Administration, Board of Trustees............................................... 13 College History................................................................................................ 14 Mission & Vision Statements, Values, and Goals.................................... 16 Open Door Philosophy……………………………………………………………18 NCCCS Performance Measures...................................................................... 19 Visitors, Public Complaint Procedures, Disclosure & Consumer Info, Emergency Info, …………………………………………….........…................…20 ID Cards, Inclement Weather, Photo Usage Statement............................21 Admissions, Registration, and Records...................................................... 22 General Admissions Procedures Selective Admissions Selective Admissions Procedures Transfer Admissions Reverse Transfer Readmission Procedures Quarter Credits Admissions Under Special Conditions Admission of Undocumented Immigrants Special Credit Students Career and College Promise (CCP) College Transfer (CT) Pathway Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway Cooperative Innovative High School Program International Student Admissions Student Assessment and Placement Testing Waiver of Placement Testing/Multiple Measures for Placement Policy Testing Schedule Residence Status for Tuition Purposes Determining Residency Status What to Expect When Using RDS Registration New Students Returning Students Change of Academic Program Readmission of Students Drop and Add Request for W Grade after the 75% Point Class Cancellation Policy Withdrawal from a Course(s) Auditing Courses Collection of Social Security Numbers Course Load Course Substitution Release of Information Release of Information: Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Student Records Transcript Request Academic Information………………………………………………………34 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates CONTENTS 6 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Student Classification Advanced Placement Credit By Examination Continuing Education-Curriculum Awarded Credit Contact Hours and Credit Hours Prerequisites Atendance Policy Grading System and Quality Points Grading Policy Change of Grade Repeating Courses Standards of Progress Academic Warning Probation Suspension Appeals Enrollment after Suspension Academic Forgiveness Health Science Students Standards of Progress Academic Grievance/Grade Appeals Procedure Catalog of Record Student Responsibilities Graduation Requirements Application for Graduation Awarding of Curriculum Certificates Dean's List President's List Distance Education Financial Information………………………………………………………46 Business Ofice Tuition/Fees Bookstore Bookstore Refund Policy Textbooks and Supplies Used Book Buy-Back Student Activity Fees Campus Access/Security Fee Technology Fee Graduation Fee Certificate Fee Accident Insurance Student Health Insurance Malpractice Insurance Indebtedness to College Tuition Refund Policy Student Aid Eligibility Return of Funds Clock-To-Credit Hour Conversion Clock Hour Program Financial Aid Assistance How To Apply (Financial Aid) Award Process (Financial Aid) Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress Types of Financial Aid Handled By Financial Aid Ofice Grants Federal Pell Grant 7 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) North Carolina Community College Grant Vance-Granville Departmental Grants Scholarships North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship Vance-Granville Scholarships Presidential Scholar Awards Presidential Merit Awards Academic Achievement Scholarships Annual Scholarships VanGuarantee Scholarship Other Financial Aid High School Equivalency/Adult High School Diploma Completion Tuition Certificate College Foundation, Inc. Veterans Educational Assistance Federal Direct Loan Program Federal Work-Study Program Childcare Grant Program Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Student Resources……………………………………………………………59 Child Care Services Confidentiality Statement Health Services Housing Library Services Open Computer Labs Organizations and Activities Ambassador Program Athletics Clubs Phi Beta Lambda Phi Theta Kappa Student Government Association (SGA) Parking Student Handbook Testing Centers Academic and Student Affairs………..……………………………………63 Student Learning and Success Center Academic Advising Academic Skills Center Career Services Work-Based Learning Counseling Services Developmental Studies Minority Male Mentoring Program New Student Orientation Service Learning Disability Policies and Accommodations Procedure for Requesting Reasonable Accommodations Disability Services Documentation Guidelines Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Procedure Literacy Education Programs Adult Basic Education (ABE) Basic Skills Plus Adult High School (AHS) Diploma Diplomas and Certificates 8 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog High School Equivalency (HSE) High School Equivalency (HSE) Test English as a Second Language Program (ESL) Adult Learning Center Student Code of Conduct……………………………………………………72 Conduct Classroom Conduct Academic Dishonesty (Repeated or Severe Violations) Plagiarism Policy and Procedures Policy Class Procedure College Procedure Temporary Dismissal From Class General Campus Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions Order of Disciplinary Appeals Procedures Rights of the Accused Hearing General Information…………………………………………………………80 Access to Campus Facilities Alcohol and Drug Abuse-VGCC Board Policy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Agency Resources Approval of Activities/Fund Raising Bulletin Boards Campus Security Children on Campus Communicable Disease Computer and Network User Policy-VGCC Board Policy Computing Facilities General Use Information Access and User Privacy Ponzi Schemes Sanctions for Policy Violations Criminal Violation Electronic Signature Policy-VGCC Board Policy General Student Grievance Procedure Intellectual Property Policy Student Ownership of Intellectual Properties Significant Use of College Resources Minimal Use of College Resources Warranty Clause Indemnity Clause Repayment of College Support Funds Income Distribution Assignment of Intellectual Properties to the College Release of College Ownership Dispute Resolution Operation and Parking of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Application of State Law General Rules Publications Recruiting/Solicitation on Campus Religious Observance Policy-VGCC Board Policy Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment-VGCC Board Policy Definition Reporting Sexual Harassment Speakers on Campus 9 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Tobacco-Free Policy-VGCC Board Policy Tobacco-Free Guidelines Continuing Education………………………………………………………94 Continuing Education Services to Minors Juvenile Justice CEUs/Certificates Costs Refund Procedure Indebtedness to College Course Cancellation Policy Continuing Education's Departmental Programs Occupational Extension Department Customized Training Department Occupational Healthcare Programs Fire/Rescue Program Emergency Medical Services Programs Law Enforcement & Corrections Training Programs Human Resources Development (HRD) National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Small Business Center Personal Enrichment Department Governor's Rapid Response Curriculum Programs................................................................................... 102 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) Virtual Learning Community (VLC) Curriculum Program of Study Sequence Key Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)-Definition General Education Courses-Definition Premajor/Elective Courses -Definition Accounting (A25100) Sole Proprietorship Accounting Certificate (C25100S) Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (D35100) Basic Heating and Air Certificate (C35100C) Associate in Arts (A10100) Associate in Science (A10400) Associate in General Education (A10300) Associate in General Education - General Science (A10300S) Associate Degree Nursing (A45110) Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program (A45110L) . Associate Degree Nursing-RIBN (A10300S/A45110) Automotive Systems Technology (A60160) Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160) Electrical Systems Certificate (C60160E) Suspension & Steering Certificate (C60160S) Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (BLET) (C55120) Bioprocess Technology (A50440) Bioprocess Technology Certificate (C50440C) Business Administration (A25120) Business Management Certificate (C25120C) Front Line Management Certificate (C25120F) Carpentry Diploma (D35180D) Residential Foundations & Framing Certificate (C35180R) CT/MRI-Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech Diploma (D45200) Cosmetology Diploma (D55140) Cosmetology Certificate (C55140C) 10 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Cosmetology Instructor Certificate (C55160) Criminal Justice Technology (A55180) Criminal Justice and Special Populations (C55180C) Culinary Arts (A55150) Basic Baking Certificate (C55150C) Restaurant Hospitality Certificate (C55150R) Early Childhood Education (A55220) Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220) Early Childhood Administration Certificate (C55220A) Early Childhood General Education Certificate (C55220C) Early Childhood Special Needs Certificate (C55220S) Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (D35130D) Basic Wiring Certificate (C35130B) Industrial Wiring Certificate (C35130W) Sustainable Electrical Energies Certificate (C35130S) Electronics Engineering Technology (A40200) Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate (C40200C) Entrepreneurship (A25490) Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology (A25610) Global Supply Chain Certificate (C25610G) Logistics Management Certificate (C25610L) Secure Logistics Certificate (C25610S) Transportation Logistics Certificate (C25610T) Histotechnology (A45370) Human Services Technology (A45380) Human Services Technology/Gerontology (A4538B) Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse (A4538E) Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290C) Information Technology (A25590) IT Business Support Track (A25590I) IT Networking & Security Track (A25590N) IT Simulation & Game Development Track (A25590G) IT Web Design & Support Track (A25590W) Information Technology Diploma (D25590D) IT-CISCO Networking Certificate (C25590CN) IT-Simulation & Game Development Design Fundamentals Certificate (C25590SG) IT-Software Specialist Certificate (C25590C) Lateral Entry Certificate (C55430) Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350) Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate (C40350P) Robotics and Machine Design Certificate (C40350C) Medical Assisting (A45400) Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) Medical Ofice Administration (A25310) Medical Ofice Administration-General (A25310) Medical Ofice Administration-Coding Specialist (A25310) Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310P) Medical Transcription Specialist Certificate (C25310C) Ofice Administration (A25370) Ofice Administration Diploma (D25370) Administrative Assistant Certificate (C25370C) Paralegal Technology (A25380) Paralegal Technology Diploma (D25380D) Paralegal Technology Certificate (C25380C) Pharmacy Technology (A45580) Pharmacy Technology Diploma (D45580) 11 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) Radiography (A45700) Sustainability Technologies Certificate (C40370) Welding Technology (A50420) Welding Technology Diploma (D50420D) Basic Welding Certificate (C50420B) Welding Certification Practices Certificate (C50420W) Curriculum Course Descriptions………………………………………....213 Faculty and Staf………………………………………………………….....323 Index……………………………………………………………………….....334 12 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog VANCE-GRANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2016-2017 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEMESTER SYSTEM Vance-Granville Community College operates on the semester system. The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks (80 days) in length. The summer term is 8 weeks (40 days) in length. In addition, mini-terms are ofered during fall and spring semesters. These include 12, 8, and 4 week terms. Each mini-term has a census date, add/drop period, and withdrawal dates that are published in ARCHES, Vance- Granville Community College's registration bulletin. Fall Semester 2016 August 15 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (16-Wk & 1st 8-Wk) August 16 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8-Wk)* August 17 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (16-Wk)* August 18 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8-Wk) August 24 Wednesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16-Wk) September 5 Monday Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) September 13 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin (12-Wk) September 14 Wednesday Last Day to Add a Class (12-Wk)* September 20 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (12 Wk) October 6 Thursday Professional Development Day-CU Classes Meet October 10,11 Monday, Tuesday Fall Break (College Open-No CU Classes) October 12 Wednesday Curriculum Classes End (1st 8-Wk) October 13 Thursday Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8-Wk) October 14 Friday Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8-Wk)* October 18 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8-Wk) November 9 Wednesday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (16 & 12-Wk) November 11 Friday Veterans Day Holiday (College Closed) November 24,25 Thursday, Friday Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) November 28 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (2nd 8-Wk) December 12 Monday Curriculum Classes End (16, 12 & 2nd 8-Wk) December 22-Jan 2 Christmas/New Year's Holiday (College Closed) Spring Semester 2017 January 9 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (16-Wk & 1st 8-Wk) January 10 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8-Wk)* January 11 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (16-Wk)* January 12 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8-Wk) January 16 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed) January 19 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16-Wk) February 7 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin (12-Wk) February 8 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class (12-Wk)* February 14 Tuesday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (12-Wk) February 20 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (1st 8-Wk) March 2 Thursday Professional Development Day-CU Classes Meet March 6 Monday Curriculum Classes End (1st 8-Wk) CALENDAR 13 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Spring Semester 2017 continued... March 7-10 Tuesday-Friday Spring Break (College Open-No CU Classes) March 13 Monday Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8-Wk) March 14 Tuesday Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8-Wk)* March 16 Thursday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8-Wk) April 10 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (16 & 12 Wk) April 14 Friday Good Friday (College Closed) April 24 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With "W" Grade (2nd 8-Wk) May 8 Monday Curriculum Classes End (16, 12 & 2nd 8-Wk) May 12 Friday Graduation Ceremony May 13 Saturday Graduation Ceremony (Rain Date) Summer Semester 2017 May 29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed) May 30 Tuesday Curriculum Classes Begin May 31 Wednesday Last Day To Add A Class* June 2 Friday Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date July 3-7 Monday-Friday Summer Break (College Open-No CU Classes) July 4 Tuesday Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) July 17 Monday Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade July 31 Monday Curriculum Classes End *Instructor permission is required to add a class beyond this date. See “Drop and Add” policy. THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Dr. Stelfanie Williams.......................................................................... President Dr. Angela Ballentine................Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Stacey Carter-Coley, Esq...............Vice President of Employee and Public Relations Steven Graham……………................Vice President of Finance and Operations Dr. Ken Lewis...............Vice President of Institutional Research and Technology BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015-2016 Deborah F. Brown........................................................................Chair Herb Gregory......................................................................Vice Chair Dr. Doris Terry Williams..................................................... Secretary Deborah F. Brown........................................................................Vance County Michele Eaves Burgess............................................................... Vance County Dwight M. Frazier........................................................................Vance County L. Opie Frazier, Jr. .......................................................................Vance County Herb Gregory..........................................................................Granville County Barbara Cates Harris.............................................................Granville County N. Annete P. Myers...............................................................Granville County Abdul Sm Rasheed.......................................................................Vance County Donald C. Seifert, Sr....................................................................Vance County Sara C. Wester...............................................................................Vance County Dr. Doris Terry Williams.............................................................Vance County Danny W. Wright.........................................................................Vance County Bertadean W. Baker.....................................................Warren County Liaison John K. Nelms.................................................………Trustee Emeritus President , Student Government Association..... Student Representative 14 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog COLLEGE HISTORY The North Carolina General Assembly founded Vance-Granville Commu-nity College as Vance County Technical Institute in 1969. After offering classes in various community locations, VCTI oficially moved into renovated quarters of the former Maria Parham Hospital building near downtown Henderson in January 1970 and began ofering extension classes. By the fall of that year, eight vocational and technical courses were added to the curriculum. During the ensuing year, VCTI experienced a phenomenal growth in enrollment, and the need for larger, more permanent facilities became increas-ingly evident. The Board of Trustees requested that the Vance County Board of Commissioners hold a $2 million bond referendum for that purpose. Gran-ville County representatives expressed interest in supporting a united efort between the counties to construct and maintain a new campus. A joint bond issue passed in 1972, and the name of the institution was changed to Vance- Granville Technical Institute. Located midway between Henderson and Oxford alongside Interstate 85, the new campus consisting of four buildings opened in August 1976, just six weeks after the Legislature granted community college status, and its name was changed to Vance-Granville Community College. The College experienced such rapid growth that a fifth building was added in 1978, while the College service area was expanded to include Franklin County and a major portion of Warren County (VGCC was assigned responsibility for all of Warren County by the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges in 2001). In 1981, the General Assembly funded a special appropriation for much-needed equipment for training purposes. That same year, seven new programs were added to the general curricula, resulting in record-breaking enrollments and the eventual opening of the first South Campus, a facility in southern Granville County. VGCC reactivated its Endowment Fund Corporation in 1982 to seek con-tributions from the community for its scholarship program and other support for the college. The fund at that time held approximately $15,000, but since then has received gifts of more than $7 million. Over 8,500 students have received scholarships through the Endowment Fund in recognition of their academic achievement. In 1984, the College reached another plateau in its physical growth plan when it received $1.1 million in construction funds from the General Assembly. These funds supported a new Student Admissions/Skills Training Center, built in 1985 on the Main Campus; a new, permanent South Campus complex in Granville County; and a new campus in Warren County. Both campuses were completed in 1988. With the opening of new entrance and exit ramps of Interstate 85 in 1988, improved access to the Main Campus resulted in bringing the College closer to its students as well as enhancing its visibility. VGCC met still another long-range goal in 1989 with the construction of a $2 million Small Business/Civic Center on the Main Campus. Significant growth in the 1980s underscored VGCC’s ongoing eforts in the 1990s to serve area citizens with new and improved educational opportunities that included the opening of a new campus in Franklin County in 1991, giving VGCC a campus in each of the four counties in its service area. The year 1993 brought more good news for the College’s growth plans, as North Carolina voters passed a $200 million Community College Bond Referendum. VGCC’s share of the monies, $4.2 million, was earmarked for a 15 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog variety of construction and renovation projects. Part of the funds supported the construction of a new classroom/day care building, completed in the summer of 1996 on Main Campus. Other funds helped with construction, renovation and expansion needs at the other three campuses. In 2000, growth plans received a significant boost as North Carolina voters passed a Higher Education Facilities bond referendum, from which VGCC received $17.1 million over a six-year period for new construction and renovations at all four campuses. The first money from these funds was used for the construction of a new three-story Technology, Occupational Extension and Basic Skills building, completed on Main Campus in September 2003. The largest of all the College’s facilities, the structure houses classrooms and labs for curriculum programs, Continuing Education, the Small Business Center and Basic Skills. The Student Services Building was also expanded to provide beter service to students and to provide space for a lab for the Bioprocess Technology program, which began in Fall Semester 2005. This expansion of Vance-Granville’s total physical plant and equipment has helped accommodate a larger student enrollment. During 2014-2015, the College served more than 11,000 curriculum and extension students. Consistent with the structural and enrollment growth of the College has been its increase in curriculum program oferings. To keep up with changing economic de-mands, several new areas of study – in fields including information technology, culinary arts, logistics, entrepreneurship, health and human services – were added during the first decade of the 21st century. Meanwhile, the College has expanded both its online course oferings and partnerships that allow high school students to earn college credits. Between 2008 and 2010, VGCC opened four Early College high schools - one at each VGCC campus - in partnership with local public school systems. CAMPUSES The Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College is located mid-way between Oxford and Henderson on an 83-acre tract of land of Interstate 85. The Main Campus consists of nine buildings, including a Civic Center, totaling 249,320 square feet. The College also ofers classes at three other campuses in the four-county service area: South Campus, between Butner and Creedmoor in southern Granville County; Warren County Campus, in downtown Warrenton; and Franklin County Campus, west of Louisburg. Since their formal dedication in the fall of 1988, both South Campus and Warren County Campus have been renovated, enlarged and improved to ac-commodate a growing number of students. South Campus consists of one building of 49,175 square feet, including a major two-story addition completed in January 2007. Warren County Campus today includes four buildings totaling 29,505 square feet, the most recent addition being a classroom building that opened in January 2005. Franklin County Campus, which first opened its doors to students in 1991, shared space in a local government building before moving in 1998 to its permanent new home outside Louisburg. The campus added two structures in 2001: the Biotechnology Lab/classroom building and a multipurpose facility. The completion of a two-story building in 2006 gave the campus five buildings, totaling 62,639 square feet. 16 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Missio n Vance-Granville Community College educates, inspires, and supports a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal suc-cess. Visio n In partnership with our community, Vance-Granville Community College will lead the economic development of our region, be nationally-recognized for educational excellence, and improve our world through stewardship and sustainability. VALUES Excellence - We value working to our full potential and demonstrating quality at all levels by meeting or exceeding our goals and establishing high expectations for achievement by everyone through continuous im-provement. Teaching - We value rigorous, quality instruction that maximizes student success through focused and purposeful student support and activities. Communication - We value decision making through broad-based, respect-ful team work and effective dialogue. Respect - We value professional working relationships and exceptional service for our faculty, staff, students, and community. Access - We value keeping our services accessible to our communities through a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Diversity - We value the unique atributes and contributions of the members who enrich our college and its community. Innovation - We value innovation and creativity through our leadership in learning, technology, and community partnerships. Community - We value positive and supportive relationships among the faculty, staf, students, and community of our service area. Sustainability - We value prudent stewardship of our resources and imple-mentation of best practices in policies and operations that are ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable. 17 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Goal s Educational Excellence from Access to Success 1.1 Increase student achievement through student-centered teaching. 1.2 Increase student completion through effective academic advising. 1.3 Facilitate college growth. 1.4 Cultivate a college-wide culture of support for a diverse community of learners. 1.5 Provide resources and experiences to empower students and prepare them for work or higher education. An Organizational Culture of Quality, Cooperation, and Engagement 2.1 Recruit and hire exceptional employees. 2.2 Retain qualified employees. 2.3 Foster participation in meaningful professional development op-portunities. 2.4 Enhance open communication. 2.5 Develop a campus community valuing health, safety, and quality of life opportunities. A Learning Community of Continuous Improvement 3.1 Develop a culture that prioritizes individualized service to students. 3.2 Develop a culture of continuous quality improvement and best practices. 3.3 Institute leadership development that supports and empowers all employees. One College Experience 4.1 Enhance support services. 4.2 Foster student and employee engagement in college life. 4.3 Partner with community organizations to support the college mis-sion. 4.4 Improve, maintain, and utilize adequate technology. Institutional Stewardship: Securing and Sustaining Our Resources 5.1 Secure new and innovative resources to support institutional goals. 5.2 Implement risk assessment and management at the college. 5.3 Advance environmentally-friendly practices at the college. 18 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog OPEN DOOR PHILOSOPHY Vance-Granville Community College, through its open door philosophy, is commited to serving all individuals who seek knowledge or new skills to improve their quality of life. This open door philosophy was described by W. Dallas Herring, the “father” of the North Carolina Community Col-lege System, in 1964. The only valid philosophy for North Carolina is the philosophy of total education, a belief in the incomparable worth of all human beings, whose claims upon the state are equal before the law and equal before the bar of public opinion; whose talents (however great or however limited or however diferent from the traditional), the State needs and must develop to the fullest possible degree. That is why the doors to the institutions in North Carolina’s System of Community Colleges must never be closed to anyone of suitable age who can learn what they teach. We must take the people where they are and carry them as far as they can go within the assigned function of the system. If they cannot read, then we will simply teach them to read and make them proud of their achievement. If they did not finish high school but have a mind to do it, then we will ofer them a high school education at a time and in a place convenient to them and at a price within their reach. If their talent is technical or vocational, then we will simply ofer them instruction, whatever the field, however complex or however simple, that will provide them with the knowledge and the skill they can sell in the marketplaces of our State, and thereby contribute to its scientific and industrial growth. If their needs are in the great tradition of liberal education, then we will simply provide them the instruction, extending through two years of standard college work, which will enable them to go to the University or to senior college and on into life in numbers unheard of before in North Carolina. If their needs are for cultural advancement, intellectual growth or civic understanding, then we will simply make available to them the wisdom of the ages and the enlightenment of our times and help them to maturity. -W.D. Herring, 1964 19 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Performance Measures Since 1999, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges has adopted performance measures for accountability. The list of performance measures focuses primarily on student success and serves as one of the college’s account-ability tools. In 2010, President Scot Ralls appointed members of a Performance Mea-sures Commitee to review the current performance measures and recommend changes to the State Board of Community Colleges. These changes were ap-proved by the State Board in 2011 and the General Assembly in 2012. The Per-formance Measures Committee was established to develop new performance-based student success measures to go in efect in 2013. During the development of the these new measures, it was determined that it was important to establish a three-year review process to ensure the measures and methods for evaluating colleges were current and remained focused on improving student success. A Performance Measures Adjustment Commitee was appointed to review the current set- of measures and recommend deletions, revisions, and additions. The chart below includes each of the seven current performance measures presented to the State Board in March 2015, the system-wide "excellence level" and "baseline" for each measure (based on the prior three years of historical data), the community college system's performance as a whole, and VGCC's performance for that measure. These measures were approved by the State Board and adopted by the General Assembly in 2016 through Section 10.1 of S.L2016-94. The information listed is the most recent data available. Additional infor-mation on performance measures and other accountability factors is available in Vance-Granville Community College’s Office of Planning and Research. NCCCS PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2013-2014 Performance Measures System Excellence System System VGCC Level Baseline Total % Achievement A - Basic Skills Progress 68.3% 34.5% 55.7% 57.3% B - Credit English Success 55.9% 23.8% 48.4% 40.9% C - Credit Math Success 32.5% 10.1% 27.6% 9.6% D - First Year Progression 75.0% 54.1% 67.6% 71.2% E - Curriculum Completion Rate 51.9% 35.9% 43.7% 37.6% F - Licensure Passing Rate 90.9% 69.9% 84.4% 79.6% * Less than 5 students at Vance-Granville Community College took this exam during the year reported BLET 90.9% 69.9% 82.0% 69.0% Detention Oficer 90.9% 69.9% 96.0% * Cosmetology 90.9% 69.9% 90.0% 81.0% Cosmetology Apprentice 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 71.0% Cosmetology Instructor 90.9% 69.9% 78.0% * Manicurist 90.9% 69.9% 79.0% * EMT 90.9% 69.9% 76.0% 76.0% EMT-I 90.9% 69.9% 65.0% * EMT-P 90.9% 69.9% 89.0% 83.0% Practical Nursing 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 70.0% Registered Nursing 90.9% 69.9% 92.0% 85.0% Radiography 90.9% 69.9% 93.0% 97.0% H - College Transfer Performance 87.6% 65.1% 82.4% 83.2% Source: North Carolina Community College System website: www.nccommunitycolleges.edu. See State Performance Measures for Student Success Report for detailed analysis of this data & methodologies. 20 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog VISITORS Visitors are always welcome at Vance-Granville Community College. Members of the Counseling Services Division or campus deans will conduct campus tours for individuals or groups as desired. Please call the Dean of Academic and Career Pathways for an appointment. Inquiries about the College and its programs should be directed to the Dean of Students or the Dean of Continuing Education. Visitors are not permited to atend classes or contact students on campus without permission from the Dean of Students or the campus deans at the Franklin, South, and Warren county campuses. PUBLIC COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Members of the public may register complaints by forwarding a signed, written statement to the Ofice of the President, Vance-Granville Com-munity College, PO Box 917, Henderson, North Carolina 27536. Vance- Granville Community College will consider complaints that are in writing. However, complaints that are anonymous, or sent electronically or through facsimile transmission may not be considered. The President, or the President's designee, shall investigate the complaint. The investigating individual may require further information from the complainant and may seek information from appropriate college ofices, as needed, to respond to the complaint. The investigating individual, if not the President, shall make a writen report to the President of his/her findings, and the President shall respond to the complaint. A log of all writen complaints along with all materials and reports shall be maintained on file in the Ofice of the President for an indefinite period of time. DISCLOSURE and Consum er Informatio n The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions. In order to make this information readily available to the public, Vance- Granville Community College has created an information page at www.vgcc.edu/consumerinfo which is designed to provide quick access to this data. Available information includes general college information, student achievement & performance measures, financial aid, health, security & fire safety, legal information & policies, student life, athletics & student services, voter registration, contacts and Title IX. Gainful Employment programs and disclosures are also included. Questions may be directed to the Dean of Students. EMERGENCY INFORMATION If an emergency arises, students should inform the nearest college em-ployee. First aid equipment is located in key locations and shops throughout the Main Campus and satellite campuses. When an emergency exists that requires treatment beyond simple first aid, the nearest rescue unit will be notified. All emergency cases will be referred to the nearest hospital for treatment. Any expense for medical assistance will be the responsibility of the injured individual and his/her family. The right to call for outside medical assistance in medical emergencies will be left to the judgment of the College staf member present at the scene of the emergency. 21 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ID CARDS All students enrolled in curriculum classes will be issued ID cards at the beginning of his or her initial enrollment. Curriculum students should have their valid student ID at all times while on campus and be able to provide their ID when requested by VGCC staf or security personnel. There is a replacement cost to reissue lost or damaged ID cards. INCLEMENT WEATHER Should it appear that adverse weather or other factors would neces-sitate closing of Vance-Granville Community College, the President, or the President's representative, shall make the final decision. Classes missed as the result of the closing of the College due to adverse weather or other factors shall be made up using a method to be determined by the President of the College. Notice of the College closing will be made on local television and radio stations, on a taped message at (252) 492-2061 and on the VGCC web page at www.vgcc.edu. PHOTO USAGE STATEMENT Vance-Granville Community College reserves the right to make photographs, video, motion pictures, and electronic images of students and others on the college's campuses and to use those images for news, marketing/advertising and promotional purposes. All photographs are the exclusive property of Vance-Granville Com-munity College and may be edited. Images may also be shared with the North Carolina Community College System Ofice and others. Objection to the use of an individual's image in the manner stated above must be made in writing to the Vice President of Employee and Public Relations. 22 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, & RECORDS 23 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Vance-Granville Community College maintains an “open door” admissions policy. Placement of students in certain academic curriculum programs of instruction is selective and all students are required to be high school or High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates. The College serves all individuals who can benefit from instruction, regardless of race, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or other non-relevant factors. Admission to a specific program of study is based upon guidelines developed to help the student determine his/her chances of success in that career field. Before the student is admitted to any curriculum degree, diploma, or certificate program, placement testing and academic advising are required. Students who are uncertain about a program of study are referred to the Career Center for assistance. When placement test scores or other evidence indicate a lack of readiness to pursue a specific curriculum, the student will be placed in developmental courses or may be encouraged to reevaluate occupational and/or educational goals. Students entering all programs are required to be high school or HSE graduates. Exceptions to this rule require review by the appropriate depart-ment and division dean with a recommendation for approval/disapproval to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. General Admissions Procedures 1. Submit a completed Application for Admission (Document NC State residency if requested by the Admissions Office). 2. Submit official transcripts of secondary education (high school). Students entering a program of study have up to one semester of attendance to submit their oficial secondary transcript. No finan-cial aid will be awarded until all admissions requirements are met, including receipt of all secondary education transcripts. (Students who have graduated from institutions outside the United States must document completion of a nationally recognized secondary school diploma.) Submit oficial post-secondary (college) transcripts if: a. You desire to have your post-secondary transcript(s) evaluated for possible transfer credit. (See Transfer Admissions section); b. You plan to use Veteran's Educational benefits. The Veteran's Administration requires that an official copy of all post-secondary transcripts be on file with the College; c. You plan to participate in Athletics at the College. 3. Take placement test unless exempt by college credit or Multiple Measures for Placement Policy. (See Student Assessment and Place-ment Testing section.) 4. Atend New Student Orientation. 5. Meet with an Academic and Career Coach. Note #1: Students who have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university are not required to submit high school transcripts. An official College or University transcript is required to document the degree earned. (Exception: Students who plan to use Veteran's Educational benefits, and students who plan to participate in Athletics at the College must submit high school transcripts.) Note #2: An oficial transcript is one that is mailed directly from the previous high school, college or university to Vance-Granville Community College, is submitted by the applicant in an oficially sealed envelope from the educational institution, or is submitted electronically from the educational institution. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 24 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Selective Admissions Selective admissions are used for programs of study that have limited openings. In addition to the standard procedures required of all applicants, students seeking enrollment in Associate Degree Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition, BLET, Cosmetology Instructor, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Radiography and RIBN must meet specific departmental requirements. For selection to specific programs of study, students should direct inquiries to the Admissions/ Records Office. Selective Admissions Procedures 1. Applicants must qualify on placement examinations as prescribed by the program of study. 2. Applicants must meet secondary school or post-secondary course requirements as established for specific programs of study. 3. After all admissions requirements have been met by the applicant, official admission is contingent upon proof of satisfactory physical health as required by regulatory agencies. 4. Final selection will be determined by the number of openings in the program of study and by the applicant’s evaluation and ranking. 5. Successful clinical placement requires a "clean" criminal background check conducted and reviewed by the clinical site. Transfer Admissions The student who has successfully completed courses at other post-secondary institutions must adhere to the same procedures as an incom-ing freshman. The student is responsible for submitting an application for admission and official transcripts of previous educational experience as stated under the General Admissions Procedures section. (An oficial tran-script is one that is mailed directly from the previous high school, college or university to Vance-Granville Community College, is submited by the applicant in an oficially sealed envelope from the educational institution, or is submitted electronically from the educational institution.) Upon receipt, oficial transcripts from accredited, post-secondary institutions will be evaluated by the Registrar's Ofice in accordance with the following statements: 1. Transfer credit may not exceed 75 percent of the total credit hours required to complete the desired program of study. 2. All credit to be transferred must be equivalent in credit hours and content to course oferings at Vance-Granville Community College. 3. No grade lower than a “C” will be transferred. 4. Applicants to the selective admissions Health Sciences programs must have completed BIO-prefix classes within 10 years prior to date of enrollment in the selective program. The transfer of all MED-NUR-, PHM-,and RAD-prefix classes are subject to time restrictions determined by each department as outlined in the program-specific admissions documentation. 5. The transfer of all CCT-, CIS-, CSC-, CTI-, CTS-, DBA-, NET-, NOS-, OST-, SEC-, SGD-, and WEB-prefix classes completed more than 5 years prior to a student's enrollment in any Computer Education and Ofice Administration related programs of study are subject to approval by the Academic Dean due to the rapid technological changes in those areas of study. 25 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 6. The transfer of Cosmetology (COS) hours and performances is limited to the State Board mandated 5 year expiration rule and the passing of a State board required entrance exam. Cosmetology hours expire 5 years from the date of enrollment at which time they become void or invalid and will no longer be eligible for transfer. 7. Transfer credit will not influence the student's quality point aver-age or grade point average, and will not be evaluated in graduation honors or awards. Transfer credit is recorded on the VGCC transcript with a grade of "TR." 8. Students with questions regarding transfer credit should contact the Registrar's Ofice. Students have a right to appeal transfer credit decisions to the appropriate Academic Dean by submiting a transfer credit appeal request form to the Registrar's Office. Reverse Transfer Students who transfer from Vance-Granville Community College to an accredited four-year institution prior to completing their associate degree, may transfer credit from the four-year institution back to VGCC for review of degree completion. To be eligible for reverse transfer consideration, a student must follow the same transfer credit requirements as outlined in the Transfer Admissions section of the catalog, including submitting official college transcripts. Official transcripts may be sent to the VGCC Records Office by mail at PO Box 917 Henderson, NC 27536 or sent electronically to records@vgcc.edu. Students who submit their transcripts for reverse transfer consideration should contact the Registrar’s Ofice to ensure the transcript is evaluated accordingly. For more information on the reverse transfer program, please visit htp://www.northcarolina.edu/reversetransfer. Readmission Procedures A student who previously attended VGCC but was not enrolled dur-ing the previous three years must submit a new application for admission to the Admissions/Records Office. Applicants must complete the regular admissions requirements as stated under the General Admissions Procedures section including New Student Orientation. A former student will not be readmited until all former and current indebted obligations to any program or activity under the administrative jurisdiction of the College have been satisfied. Students seeking readmission into Health Sciences programs must meet additional requirements. Students may contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator for details concerning these requirements. Quarter Credits Credits earned at Vance-Granville Community College under the quarter system (prior to the fall of 1997) were converted to semester hours and are reflected on the student's college transcript. In order to count to-wards a current program of study, the course(s) taken under the quarter system must be equivalent in credit hours and content to an existing VGCC semester credit course(s). Previous courses taken under the quarter system that meet this criteria may be reviewed by the appropriate program head or department chair to ensure they meet the academic requirements of the discipline and cur-rent industry standards. If all requirements are met, the program head or department chair should submit a Course Substitution form for approval of academic credit. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 26 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ADMISSIONS UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS Admission of Undocumented Immigrants: As of July 2010, undocu-mented immigrant students are admissible to North Carolina Community Colleges with the following limitations: 1) Community Colleges shall only admit an undocumented immigrant if he or she atended and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law. 2) Any undocumented immigrant student is required to pay the out-of-state tuition rate regardless of the number of years he or she has resided in the state. 3) Additionally, undocumented immigrant students are not permited to have registra-tion priority over students who are lawfully present in the United States. Consequently, undocumented immigrant students are not permited to register until the conclusion of the last published registration period. In order to comply with these regulations, undocumented immigrant students should follow the same admission and residency classification procedures as all other students, but will not be allowed to register for classes through WebAdvisor or during any early registration period. Instead all students classified as undocumented immigrants should bring their completed registration forms to the Registrar to be held until the end of registration. After the close of registration, undocumented immigrant stu-dents will be registered into any available classes. This procedure is in keep-ing with the State Board of Community Colleges Code 1D SBCCC 400.2. Special Credit Students: Students not seeking a certificate, diploma, or associate degree may enroll as a special credit student for a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours of credit. Students enrolled in this status are not required to take the placement test for enrollment into curriculum courses that do not have prerequisites and do not have to meet the transcript requirements for curriculum programs. Special credit students must take the placement test in order to enroll into courses which have prerequisite requirements. Students classified as “special credit students” are ineligible to receive most types of financial aid. Students who plan to take more than twelve (12) semester hours of credit must take the placement test, complete the regular admission requirements, and declare an academic program of study. Career and College Promise (CCP): Career and College Promise Programs ofer structured opportunities for qualified high school students to pursue one of three pathways. A brief description of each pathway is listed below. For more detailed information and application procedures please visit the Early College High School Students website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/ EarlyCollege/index or the High School Students website at htp://www.vgcc. edu/HighSchoolStudents/index. 1. College Transfer (CT) Pathway. The College Transfer Pathway is de-signed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward an Associate degree and a baccalaureate degree. The transfer pathways are a structured set of courses in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the University of North Carolina (UNC) and the North Carolina Community College System, leading to completion of the Associ-ate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. All courses in which the student earns a grade of "C" or beter will transfer to the UNC universities upon the student's acceptance. These courses may also count as high school credit at the discretion of the high school administration. 27 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 2. Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway. The Career Technical Edu-cation Pathway is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin the pathway towards completion of a credential prior to graduating high school. Students can choose one of many approved areas of study in which they can pursue courses that can lead to certification or licensure, and increased employment opportunities. These courses may also count as high school credit at the discretion of the high school administration. Freshmen and sophomores may participate in certain CTE pathways as designated by the College. 3. Cooperative Innovative High School Program. VGCC Cooperative Innovative High School Programs take the form of Early College High Schools and are located on the college’s campuses. Students enrolled in these programs can concurrently obtain a high school diploma and begin or complete an associate degree program or earn up to two years of college credit within five years. The application process to apply to one of these schools begins in middle school and is conducted by the Local Education Authority (LEA). To obtain additional information about our early college high school partnerships please visit our website. Application information and procedures can be obtained through your servicing LEA. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT admissions International students are admitted in accordance with federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) regulations that govern non-immigrant student visa (F-1) status. Vance-Granville Community College is authorized by the USCIS to issue I-20 Forms to qualified interna-tional applicants for associate degree programs. In summary, before being admited, an international student must: 1. Submit an online Application for Admission; 2. Present official TOEFL, SAT or ACT scores that document academic English ability, or acceptable scores in English, Reading and Math-ematics on the college placement test batery. (This option is only available to international applicants who are already in the U.S. on another valid non-immigrant visa type); 3. Submit official secondary and/or high school and college or univer-sity transcripts (if applicable). Transcripts must be submitted with the application for admission in sealed envelopes or mailed directly to VGCC from the overseas institution, and must be translated to English if necessary; 4. Submit an Affidavit of Support completed by the applicant’s sponsor and accompanied by an original bank letter or statement that certi-fies the availability of suficient funds to cover all expenses, food, housing, and transportation. 5. Submit a one semester tuition deposit (approximately $3,500 to $4,000.) All admissions requirements must be met before the College can issue an I-20 Form to an international applicant. International students are considered out-of-state for tuition purposes as long as they hold a non-immigrant visa, and are not eligible for state or federal financial aid. International students are required to study on a full-time basis (at least 12 hours) every fall and spring semester, and are not eligible for employment except under limited circumstances. All nec-essary forms and additional details regarding the application process for international applicants are available on the VGCC web site at: www.vgcc. edu/admissionsofice/international_students. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 28 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTING The purpose of placement testing is to match the academic readiness of the incoming student with the academic requirements of the curricu-lum. Any new applicant to a certificate, diploma, or degree program is required to take a placement test prior to the initial registration. Special credit students may be exempt from placement testing in some instances based on exemptions listed under the Admissions Under Special Conditions section. A returning student who has not been at VGCC during the past five calendar years and who has not successfully completed any General Education course numbered 111 or higher must retake the placement test and enroll in courses as indicated by his or her scores. Placement test scores will be used for the purpose of academic advis-ing and appropriate course placement, including remediation if needed, as indicated by the placement test results. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the placement test. Study resources are available on the Testing Center website at htp://www.testing.vgcc.edu. Students who lack basic academic skills necessary to be successful in college course work as indicated by the results of the placement test will be given an opportu-nity to remediate academic deficiencies through developmental courses. Students who place at the Adult Basic Skills level in reading, writing, or math will not be allowed to enroll in any curriculum courses, including developmental courses, until additional assessment and remediation have been completed. Students may test and retest once prior to the start of courses in which they are enrolling. The higher score will be used for placement. There is a minimum wait of ten days between the first and second administration of the test to ensure time for review. Students who have not enrolled in a developmental English, reading, or math class within twelve months of testing may test and retest prior to the semester in which they are enrolling. The most recent scores (or the higher of the most recent test-retest scores) will be used for placement. Any additional testing beyond the initial test-retest will require special approval from the Director of Academic and Career Assessment or the Dean of Students. Placement test scores are valid for five years. Diagnostic tests may be administered by the instructor to ensure cor-rect placement. If scores on the diagnostic tests are sufficient to warrant retesting, then eligible candidates will be referred to the Testing Center for retesting using the College's oficial placement test. Students scoring high enough on the College placement test will be given an opportunity to advance to an appropriate course depending upon meeting patterns and availability. Retesting will only be allowed during the drop/add period of the term. WAIVER OF PLACEMENT TESTING/ MULTIPLE MEASURES FOR PLACEMENT POLICY The placement test may be waived under the following circumstances: 1. Transfer students who have successfully completed transferable college or university-level courses in English and/or mathematics from an accredited post-secondary institution. 2. Applicants who meet the Multiple Measures for Placement Policy. See Testing Center website for complete details: htp://www.testing. vgcc.edu. 3. Applicants who have taken placement tests within five years at an-other NC Community College may transfer those scores to VGCC. 29 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TESTING SCHEDULE The placement test is periodically scheduled throughout each academic term. Placement testing sessions are available at all campuses during a variety of times to accommodate students. Placement testing appointments may be scheduled after an Application for Admission is received by the College. Applicants who may need special accommodations should contact the Counselor/Advisor for Disability Services prior to their scheduled test date. For more information, including how to prepare for placement test-ing, please visit the Testing Center website at htp://www.testing.vgcc.edu. A valid photo ID is required for all testing. Note: No food, drinks, or children are allowed in the Testing Center. RESIDENCE STATUS FOR TUITION PURPOSES In 2013 the NC General Assembly legislatively directed UNC General Administration (GA), the NC Community College System (NCCCS), the NC State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) and the NC Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) to create a centralized, uniform process for determining residency for tuition purposes and for administration of state financial aid. This centralized process is known as the Residency Determination Service (RDS). In order for a student to receive the benefits of in-state tuition a residency determination from RDS is required as part of admission starting in February 2017. Determining Residency Status The specific requirements for establishing residency for tuition classifica-tion purposes are prescribed by state law. A North Carolina resident for tuition purposes is a person, or a dependent person (dependent according to IRS tax code), whose parent or legal guardian has established and main-tained legal residence in North Carolina for at least 12 months. Residence in North Carolina must be legitimate and be a permanent situation rather than just for the purpose of maintaining a residence prior to enrollment at an institution of higher education. Under North Carolina law, to qualify for in-state tuition, you must show that: • You have established your legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina • You have maintained that domicile for at least twelve (12) consecutive months before the beginning of the academic term or semester • You have a residentiary presence in the state • You intend to make North Carolina your permanent home indefinitely (rather than being in North Carolina solely to attend college) Other persons not meeting the 12-month legal residence requirement may be classified as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes only if they fall within one of the limited categories authorized by the North Carolina Legislature. All other persons are ineligible for classification as a North Carolina “resident for tuition purposes” and will be charged out-of-state tuition. To learn more about residency and complete a determination go to www.NCresidency.org or contact RDS at: 844-896-2411 (phone), 919-835- 2427 (fax) What to Expect When Using RDS Applicants can complete the RDS process before, during, or after com-pleting the admissions application. You will only have to complete the ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 30 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog process once, no mater how many NC college or university admissions applications you complete. You will complete an online interview and may be asked to provide documentation afterward. Required information will include identification numbers for you and/or your parents, such as you might provide for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). REGISTRATION Registration is the process of enrolling in a schedule of courses or a program at the beginning of each term or at other specified times. Enroll-ment in a course is determined by proper registration and subsequent payment for that course. New Students For registration purposes, “new students” are defined as those students who are enrolling at VGCC for the first time. New students should: 1. Complete an Application for Admission and apply for financial aid as early as possible (2 to 3 months before the start of classes); 2. Complete placement testing as defined under Student Assessment and Placement Testing; 3. Attend New Student Orientation; 4. Schedule an appointment to meet with their academic advisor; 5. Register on the designated registration dates; 6. Obtain a student I.D. and parking permit; and 7. Complete the registration process by paying tuition and fees. Returning Students For registration purposes “returning students” are defined as those students who are currently enrolled or who have been previously enrolled during the last year in the same academic program. Returning students may be eligible for priority registration and are encouraged to preregister with their academic advisor for the following term as soon as notification is given. Returning students need to follow steps 4 through 7 listed above (under New Students section.) Students must reapply for financial aid every year by March or April to ensure that funding is in place in time for registration. Change of Academic Program There are times when a student’s aptitude and interests may be beter served by a change of academic program. A student who is considering a change from one program to another must meet with an Academic and Career Coach or Advisor to explore the possibilities and implications of such a change, and complete a Change of Academic Program form. Students should consider carefully before changing their academic program, and are discouraged from changing more than once per year. Academic program changes received after the published census date of each semester or term will not take afect until the next academic semester or term. The College reserves the right to evaluate academic program changes on a case by case basis. Veterans should consult with the Veterans’ Oficer before making a change; the Department of Veterans Affairs will not pay for some types of training. Note: Federal financial aid regulations require that all hours taken in all programs will be counted toward the maximum allowed for payment. (See the Financial Information section for a complete explanation.) 31 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Readmission of Students A student who previously atended Vance-Granville Community Col-lege but was not enrolled during the previous three years must reactivate an application with the Admissions/Records Ofice. If the applicant was enrolled in another college during the interval, he/she should request that college to send an oficial transcript of academic work to the Admissions/ Records Ofice if transfer credit is expected. Students need to complete steps 1 through 7 listed above (under New Students section). Drop and Add Courses may be added during the registration dates and published drop/add dates at the beginning of each term. To add or drop classes, a student must follow the steps below or complete the procedure through WebAdvisor: 1. Obtain a Drop/Add Form from the Admissions/Records Ofice or Student Success Center and fill it out completely; 2. Have academic advisor or counselor approve the change and sign the form; 3. Sign the form and return it to the Admissions/Records Ofice or satellite campus office for updating registration; 4. If adding, take the form to the Business Ofice/Cashier for tuition payment, or pay through WebAdvisor. 5. If adding, atend next scheduled class meeting. Due to varied depart-mental atendance requirements, classes missed prior to registration may count as absences. Note: Adding or dropping a class may affect the financial aid award. Request for W Grade after the 75% Point A student can petition in writing for a "W" Grade to the Dean of Stu-dents after the 75% point of a term, if mitigating circumstances warrant. Approval can only be granted with permission of the instructor, academic dean, Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs and Dean of Students. The burden of explanation and documentation of mitigating circumstances lies with the student. Students should obtain the appropriate form from the Dean of Students or Campus Deans. Class Cancellation Policy Vance-Granville Community College reserves the right to cancel any class due to low registration and/or atendance. Withdrawal from a Course(s) Withdrawal from a course(s) takes place after the refund period or census date of the term and on or before the 75% point of the term, and will be recorded as a "W" grade on the student's permanent transcript. A withdrawal will only be processed if the student or faculty initiates and properly completes the withdrawal process by the required deadline. All withdrawals must be reviewed by the student's advisor, academic and career coach, program head, department chair or academic dean. There is no academic penalty for a "W" grade; however, for federal financial aid purposes, "W" grades may count as hours atempted but not earned. Any student who is receiving Veteran's benefits should check with the Veterans' Officer prior to withdrawing from any course since benefits will not be paid for a "W" grade. Note #1: If a course is dropped before the first day of the semester or term, students will receive a 100% refund. If the course is dropped on or after the first day of the semester or term, but before the census date, students are eligible for a 75% refund of tuition, but will owe 25% of the tuition and 100% of fees. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 32 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Note #2: Students are advised that all signatures required to complete a Change of Registration form must be obtained by the student. Students must realize that instructors are not available at all times and gathering signatures on the final day of the withdrawal process may not be possible. Deadlines are enforced. Auditing Courses A student may elect to audit a course or courses by checking the ap-propriate column on the Registration form. This option may only be selected during the oficial registration or drop/add period of each term. Those students who audit must meet the prerequisites of the course, receive no credit and do not have to take any examinations; otherwise, participation in class is on the same basis as a credit student. The fee for auditing is the same as the fee for credit. Note: No federal or state financial aid or veterans’ benefits are payable for audit courses. Collection of Social Security Numbers Vance-Granville Community College is legally authorized to collect student social security numbers in order to comply with certain federal and state reporting requirements, and to meet the business imperatives of the College. Effective fall semester 2007, the college no longer uses student social security numbers as the primary method for student identification, but rather uses a unique computer generated ID number. Questions con-cerning the use of social security numbers should be directed to the Dean of Students or the Registrar. Course Load A student’s normal load will be from 12 to 16 credit hours per term. Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours will be considered full-time students. Students who wish to carry credit hour loads of more than 21 hours per term must obtain the writen approval of their academic advisor and Academic Dean. Course Substitution Under extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to his/her ad-visor for approval of a course substitution. A course substitution requires final approval by the appropriate Academic Dean and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The completed Course Substitution form will be receipted by the Registrar's Office and kept in the student's file. A student in technical or vocational programs may take higher level courses than those required for graduation in his/her curriculum in the following areas: math, English, humanities, science, or social sciences, if prerequisites have been met. Release of Information Writen approval of the student is required before a transcript or any information from his/her official record may be released. Exceptions to the above include: 1. The Admissions/Records Ofice and Registrar's Ofice may release information from oficial records to faculty and staf members of Vance-Granville Community College whose responsibilities require this information. 2. The Admissions/Records Ofice and Registrar's Office may honor appropriate requests for directory-type information from student records. VGCC defines the following as directory: • Name • Program of Study • Address • Degrees and awards received • Dates of Enrollment • E-mail addresses • Participation in sanctioned campus activities or athletics 33 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 3. The Solomon Amendment requires by federal law that the college re-lease the following information, in addition to directory information, to military recruiters when requested: • Date of Birth • Telephone Number Each student has the right to inspect or review the educational records maintained by the College that are directly related to that student. Educational records include admission documents, registration documents, grades, and other supporting documents maintained by the College. Educational records also include tests, assignments, and grade calculations maintained by faculty. All requests to inspect and review educational records shall be made by the student in writing to the Registrar with the exception of requests for tests, assignments, and grade calculations for specific courses. Those requests shall be made to the appropriate academic or campus dean. The College will comply within a reasonable time period not to exceed forty-five days after the request is made. It should be noted that some records such as tests, assignments, and grade calculations maintained by the faculty are only kept for a limited time and are not maintained permanently. Students may also request in writing to the Registrar to amend their educational record if they feel the record is in error. Such request will be reviewed by the Registrar and Dean of Students, who will render a decision. Students may file a writen complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Ofice regarding an alleged violation by the College to comply with require-ments of FERPA. The Ofice’s address is Family Policy Compliance Ofice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Release of Information: Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Vance-Granville Community College, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, releases no personal, identifiable information about students without the writen approval from the student. Exceptions to this practice are those types of information defined by law as “directory information.” The directory information may be published or made available without the consent of the student. However, any student not wishing any of these types of information released may request in writing to the Dean of Students that it not be released. Student Records An oficial record of all the student’s courses, credits, grades, oficial tran-scripts, and other relevant documentation is kept in the Admissions/Records Ofice. Each student should maintain a record of courses, credits, and grades each term and periodically check to see that his/her records agree with that of the College. Transcript Request When an oficial request is made by the student in writing or through WebAdvisor, transcripts of the student’s record will be sent to other colleges, universities, employers, and to the student. A Transcript Request form should be completed through WebAdvisor or submited to the Admissions/Records Ofice a minimum of three business days prior to the time a student wants his/her transcript mailed. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each oficial transcript requested by the student. In order to assure that transcripts will not be mailed until a student has discharged all obligations to the College, the student must complete a Transcript Request form (available in the Admissions/Records Ofice or at http://www.vgcc.edu/admissionsoffice/transcript_request). Transcripts received by VGCC from other secondary or post-secondary institutions cannot be released to the student. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & RECORDS 34 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog ACADEMIC INFORMATION 35 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES VGCC offers the following degrees, diplomas or certificates for stu-dents who successfully complete approved programs of instruction: 1. Associate in Arts and Associate in Science: the degrees are award-ed to students majoring in college transfer programs and who may plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities after complet-ing their community college program. 2. Associate in Applied Science: the degree is awarded to students majoring in one of the technical curricula and who plan to obtain full-time employment upon graduation from VGCC. 3. Associate in General Education: the degree is awarded to students majoring in courses designed for personal growth and develop-ment leading to variable employment opportunities. 4. Diploma: a diploma is awarded to students who complete a mini-mum of 36 credit hours and a maximum of 48 credit hours based on the requirements for diploma curricula. 5. Certificate: a certificate is awarded to students who complete ap-proved programs less than one year in length with a minimum of 12 credit hours and a maximum of 18 credit hours. Certificates are only awarded from core, major, or elective courses ofered in the Diploma or AAS programs. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION FRESHMAN: A student who has earned fewer than 36 semester hours of credit. SOPHOMORE: A student who has earned 36 or more semester hours of credit. FULL-TIME OR REGULAR STUDENT: A student who is registered for 12 or more credit hours. PART-TIME STUDENT: A student who is taking fewer than 12 credit hours. SPECIAL CREDIT STUDENT: A student who is not seeking a degree or who is auditing a course and has earned fewer than 12 credit hours. ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced placement is ofered to students who, because of their demonstrated abilities, are qualified to accelerate their studies. Advanced credit may be awarded in the following ways: 1. Credit by Examination administered at VGCC (see Credit by Examination section for details); 2. Successful completion of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams with a score of 50 or higher; 3. Successful completion of College Board Advanced Placement Exams with a score of 3 or higher; 4. Successful completion of ACE (American Council on Education) Credit approved courses as reflected on an oficial military JST (Joint Services Transcript) or other ACE credit approved institu-tions; 5. Transfer credit from accredited, post-secondary institutions as outlined in the Admissions section. ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 36 In cases of all standardized examinations, official score reports must be submited to the Admissions/Records Office or Registrar's Office for evaluation. Specific AP and CLEP exams and their transfer equivale-cies are available on the Registrar's page of the VGCC website at http://www.vgcc.edu/ap-clep-military-credits. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Regularly enrolled students who have reason to believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experiences may entitle them to course credit may request credit by examination (CE). They must first register and pay the standard tuition fee per credit hour for the course and then request a challenge exam from the instructor by the first day of the term. All CE exams must be completed by the last day to ADD a class for that term. The examination will be administered by the appropriate department and successful completion will result in a grade of “CE.” The credit hours of the class will count toward graduation. Please note that most colleges do not accept a “CE” grade as transfer credit. The Credit by Examination form may be obtained from the ofice of the Registrar. Note: No federal financial aid or veterans’ benefits are payable for Credit by Examination (CE) courses. The College does not award credit for experiential learning. CONTINUING EDUCATION-CURRICULUM AWARDED CREDIT Students enrolled in pre-approved continuing education training courses may request awarded credit in corresponding curriculum pro-grams. They must first register, pay, and pass the continuing education course with a grade of satisfactory. In order to request awarded credit, the student must be enrolled in the corresponding curriculum program. The credit will be awarded by the appropriate department with a grade of “TR”, Transfer Credit. The credit hours of the course will count toward graduation. Please note that most colleges do not accept a “TR” grade as transfer credit. The Continuing Education – Curriculum Awarded Credit form and the list of pre-approved continuing education courses with correspond-ing curriculum programs may be obtained from the ofice of the Regis-trar. Note: No federal financial aid or veteran’s benefits are payable for Continuing Education - Curriculum Awarded Credit courses. CONTACT HOURS AND CREDIT HOURS* *Semester credit hours are awarded for classes as follows: Classroom:…………………....16 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Laboratory:…………….32 or 48 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Clinical:…………………….....48 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit Work-Based Learning:.............…160 contact hours = 1 semester hour of credit * Students should review specific courses in the course description sec-tion of this catalog to determine the exact hours of each course as assigned by the NC Community College System and described in the State Board of Community Colleges Code 1G SBCCC.100.1. 37 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog PREREQUISITES Prerequisites are required for many courses ofered at Vance-Gran-ville Community College. These are intended to give the student some measure of the proficiency expected for those beginning a given course. The student, with assistance from his or her academic advisor, is respon-sible for checking prerequisites at the time of registration. Students failing to meet the required prerequisite(s) for a course(s) may be dropped or withdrawn at any time the deficiency is discovered. Under certain cir-cumstances, local prerequisites or co-requisites may be waived by submit-ting a Request to Waive Prerequisite and Co-requisite form to the instructor of the class in question. Approval is also required from the appropriate academic program head/department chair and academic dean. ATTENDANCE POLICY Atendance is counted from the published first scheduled day of class. Students are expected to atend all classes, laboratories, clinical and shop sessions to atain the student learning outcomes of the courses for which they are registered. When absences total more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total con-tact hours for a course, the student may be withdrawn from the class in ac-cordance with the college's withdrawal procedures. With Dean approval, specific disciplines or programs with accrediting/licensing requirements may have more stringent atendance regulations, and in these cases, the discipline/program regulations shall be followed. GRADING SYSTEM AND QUALITY POINTS A grading system is a method of recording faculty evaluations of stu-dent progress and the fulfillment of class objectives. All students oficially enrolled in courses must be awarded a grade in accordance with College policies. Grade Explanation Quality Points Per Credit Hour A Excellent Quality 4 B High Quality 3 C Average Quality 2 D Minimum Satisfactory Quality 1 F Unacceptable Quality 0 F# Failure due to Plagiarism 0 AU Audit * CE Credit by Examination * G# Grade Forgiven * I Incomplete Grades * PA, PB, PC Passing Grade - Developmental * RF Reschedule - Developmental * TR Transfer Credit * W Oficial Withdrawal * *Not computed in Grade Point Average. ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 38 ‘AU’ Grade (Audit) (No Credit) The audit grade indicates the student is enrolled for non-credit. This is not counted in computing grade point averages. Neither federal financial aid nor veterans’ benefits are payable for audited classes. ‘CE’ Grade (Credit by Examination) The credit by examination grade indicates that the student has re-ceived credit by examination for a course. Details of this procedure ap-pear in the chapter on Academic Information in the College catalog. Nei-ther federal financial aid nor veterans' benefits are payable for Credit by Examination classes. ‘F#’ Grade (Plagiarism) The F# is a plagiarism-specific grade that is assigned when a class is failed because of plagiarism. ‘G#’ Grade (Grade Forgiven) (No Credit) The "G#" grade replaces a forgiven grade on the academ-ic transcript. Students should apply for forgiveness of "D" or "F" grades on their transcript under specific conditions. See the Academic Forgive-ness paragraph outlined later in this section for additional information. 'I' Grade (Incomplete) (No Credit) The incomplete grade is assigned in place of a grade when students who are making satisfactory progress are unable to com-plete all class assignments by the end of the semester. The requirements for satisfactory completion of a course will be es-tablished by the instructor in accordance with course objectives. The in-complete “I” is temporary and must be changed to a grade within the time period designated by the instructor, not to exceed eight weeks from the beginning of the term following the one in which the course was tak-en. At the end of the specified time period, unresolved “I” grades will be converted to “F” grades. The “I” is used for verifiable, unavoidable reasons and extends enrollment without requiring rescheduling of the course. Note: An extension to the eight weeks may be granted under certain circumstances to Work- Based Learning students. All extensions must be approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The instructor will award a permanent grade by submitting a Change of Grade form to the academic dean when course objectives are success-fully completed. Incomplete grades are not payable by veterans’ benefits and may also afect Federal Financial Aid Standards of Progress. ‘PA,’ ‘PB,’ and ‘PC’ Grades (Passing - Developmental) (No Credit) The passing grades are awarded in developmental courses below the 100 level. The "PA", "PB", or "PC" indicates the stu-dent passed the developmental class with an "A", "B", or "C" average. "P" grades are not computed in grade point averages. ‘RF’ Grade (Reschedule - Developmental) (No Credit) The reschedule grades are awarded in developmental courses below the 100 level. The “RF” indicates the student is making progress but has not met minimum course objectives. The student should 39 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog reschedule the course during the next registration. The “RF” will not be computed in grade point averages and no credit is awarded. (For financial aid and/or veterans’ benefits, the “RF” grade is classified as non-punitive for GPA purposes; however, it will afect Federal Financial Aid Standards of Progress.) 'TR' Grade (Transfer Credit) The transfer credit grade is awarded based on review of an oficial transcript received from an accredited post-secondary institution. The "TR" grade is not computed in Grade Point Average, but credit toward graduation is earned. ‘W’ Grade (Official Withdrawal from a Course) (No Credit) The "W" grade indicates withdrawal from a course and takes place after the refund period or census date of the term and on or before the 75% point of the term. It will be recorded as a "W" on the stu-dent's permanent transcript. A withdrawal will only be processed if the student or faculty initiates and properly completes the withdrawal pro-cess by the required deadline. All withdrawals must be reviewed by the student's advisor, academic and career coach, program head, department chairperson or academic dean. There is no academic penalty for a "W" grade; however, for federal financial aid purposes, "W" grades may count as hours atempted but not earned. Any student who receives Veterans' benefits should check with the Veterans' Oficer prior to withdrawing from any course since benefits will not be paid for a "W" grade. Grading Policy Vance-Granville Community College employs a leter grading system to evaluate student performance in meeting the stated objectives of the classroom, laboratory, shop, clinical seting, or work experience. Faculty have the academic freedom and responsibility to determine grades ac-cording to a method that is professionally acceptable, consistent across the specific academic department at the institution, communicated to all students in the class, and applied to all students equally. In the absence of a department-specific grading scale, the grade assigned will be based upon a 10 point scale. CHANGE OF GRADE Awarding grades to students is the responsibility of the instructor. Once awarded, a grade may only be changed with authorization of the instructor and Academic Dean, using the Change of Grade form. A stu-dent who wishes to contest a grade must follow the Academic Grievance/ Grade Appeals Procedure outlined later in this section. REPEATING COURSES A course taken at Vance-Granville Community College may be re-peated up to two times (three atempts total) in order to raise the grade if the previous grade was below a “C.” For each repeated course, only the highest grade will be used to determine the student's GPA, eligibility for graduation, and eligibility for academic honors. Under extraordinary circumstances, students who earn a "C" or higher should submit a Special Permission Registration form to take the class one more time to fulfill spe-cific program requirements. This form should be submited, at the time of ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 40 registration, to the Academic Dean of the division which ofers the course. No course may be repeated more than twice (three atempts total) regardless of previous grades, including “W,” or “RF” grades without approval of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. To re-quest a fourth atempt at a course, the student should complete a Special Permission Registration form. Developmental classes completed more than five years ago no longer meet the prerequisite(s) for subsequent classes and must be repeated. Note: Veterans’ benefits are not payable to students who repeat any course in which they made a grade of “D” or higher, except for Health Science core courses. Federal fi-nancial aid regulations require that both courses count toward the maximum number of hours that may be attempted. Note: In the case of a transfer student, some colleges compute the GPA from all previ-ous credit hours attempted. STANDARDS OF PROGRESS Each student at Vance-Granville Community College is expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completing require-ments of a degree, diploma, or certificate. At the end of each term, a stu-dent's quality point average for that term and his/her cumulative Qual-ity Point Average are examined. The College seeks to provide students with a warning when they fail to meet minimum academic performance standards, and to provide a means of preventing and/or terminating pro-longed failure. This policy applies to all students regardless of their aca-demic program. Students whose semester grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 are subject to academic warning, which may be followed by probation and suspension. GPA will be calculated at the end of each term using the oficial grade for each course taken that semester at Vance-Granville Com-munity College. Academic Warning Students failing to meet the minimum GPA of 2.0 during any semes-ter will receive writen notification of academic warning from the Coun-seling Services ofice. This warning advises students of their academic status and encourages them to meet with their advisor immediately to examine present academic plans. Probation Students whose semester GPA falls below 2.0 for two successive se-mesters will be placed on probation, which means the student will have restricted scheduling and must meet with his or her advisor or a coun-selor to do one or more of the following: • Limit the number of hours atempted • Schedule preparatory or remedial courses as needed • Schedule repeat of courses • Reconsider academic program and/or receive career counseling Students will be notified in writing of their status by the Director of Counseling or the Dean of Academic and Career Pathways. 41 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog Suspension Students whose semester GPA falls below 2.0 for three successive se-mesters will be placed on academic suspension for one semester, which means the students will not be allowed to register for curriculum courses. Continuing Education courses may still be taken. Students will be noti-fied in writing of their status by Counseling Services. Appeals Academic issues related to probation and suspension may be ap-pealed through the appropriate Academic Dean. Students should follow the academic appeals process as outlined in the College catalog. Enrollment after Suspension Readmission decisions are based on the Academic Dean or Campus Dean judgment that the student has made suficient changes in his or her commitment to college. The student should schedule an appointment to meet a counselor for academic/career advisement, and to complete a Spe-cial Permission Registration form. The form will be submited to the appro-priate Dean for final approval. The student will remain in academic pro-bationary status until she or he achieves a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher. Note: The Standards of Progress as defined for financial aid and veterans’ benefits are diferent from academic standards as stated above. The student needs to contact the Financial Aid Ofice for specific differences in Standards of Progress. ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS- "D," "F," "WP," and "WF" Grades Students may request in writing to have previous grades of “D” or “F” excluded from calculation in their cumulative GPA under the follow-ing conditions: The coursework to be forgiven must be at least 5 years old, and consist of “D” or “F” grades. The student must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework since that time at an accredited college or university and earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. A student may be granted academic forgiveness only one time, and a maximum of 16 semester credit hours total may be forgiven. Former BLET students may request forgiveness of all the credit hours included in the CJC 100 class, up to 19 credit hours. Requests for academic forgiveness for "D" and "F" grades will be sub-mited to the Registrar's Ofice on the appropriate form and reviewed by the current Chair of the Academic Afairs Commitee and approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. All forgiven "D" and "F" grades will be replaced on the transcript with a grade of "G#" to mark them as forgiven. A copy of the transcript reflecting the original grades will be kept in the student's permanent file with documentation of the forgiveness process. Student's may also request in writing to have previous grades of "WP" or "WF" changed to a "W" on their oficial transcript. While "WP" and "WF" grades are non-punitive at Vance-Granville Community Col-lege, they may be considered punitive at other colleges and could impact a transfer student's academic eligibility. Non-punitive grades do not have the same time frame and GPA requirement for forgiveness as punitive grades. Requests for changes to withdrawal grades will be submited to the Registrar's Ofice on the appropriate form and reviewed by the current Chair of the Academic Afairs Commitee and approved by the Vice Presi- ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 42 dent of Academic and Student Afairs. A copy of the transcript reflecting the original withdrawal grades will be kept in the student's permanent file. Note: Grades that are forgiven may not be exempt from academic progress relating to Financial Aid and Veterans benefits. Students should contact the Financial Aid ofice for more information. Students who plan to transfer to another college or university should contact that institution regarding the impact of forgiven grades on transfer-ability. Health Science Students Standards of Progress A student will not be allowed to continue in specified health science programs with a grade of “C” in certain courses. Refer to the handbook of the specific Health Science program. A grade of "C" or beter is required for the general education classes and Radiography classes. ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE/GRADE APPEALS PROCEDURE Academic issues include, but are not limited to, the application of at-tendance policies, grades, classroom/lab or clinical/shop conduct, and ad-mission to or dismissal from a class or program. Students should initiate the grievance/appeals process as soon as a concern develops rather than waiting until the end of the term, as some relevant faculty or staf may not be available between terms. Grade appeals must be on file no later than 20 working days (working days exclude weekends and holidays) after the end of the term in which the grade was awarded. Appeals related to dismissal from a course or program must be on file no later than 5 work-ing days from the dismissal date. A student having an academic issue must discuss the problem in a calm and sincere manner. Most problems are resolved at the instructor level; however, the Appeals Procedure may involve the following levels of college faculty/staff in this order: 1. Instructor 2. Program Head if applicable 3. Department Chair/Director/Coordinator 4. Academic Dean/Dean of Continuing Education 5. Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs The procedure will occur in the following order: 1. The student will arrange a meeting with the instructor to discuss the problem as soon as it develops, preferably before the end of the term. 2. If the problem is not resolved with the instructor, the student will contact the Program Head (if applicable)/Department Chair/Director/Co-ordinator, who will arrange to meet with the student or the student and instructor. 3. If the problem is not resolved the student will obtain an Aca-demic Appeals Procedure Form from the Program Head (if applicable)/ Department Chair/Director/Coordinator or from the VGCC website. The student will complete the form and personally, or electronically via the stu-dent's VGCC email address, submit the form to the Dean detailing his/her academic concerns. 4. For grievances related to Curriculum Programs, the Academic Dean will meet with the instructor and Program Head (if applicable) and/ or Department Chair/Director/Coordinator to discuss the concern. For . 43 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog grievances related to continuing education courses, the Dean of Continu-ing Education will meet the instructor and/or Director/Coordinator to discuss the concern. 5. A writen response from the Dean will be provided to the student within 10 working days of receipt of the student's form. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the Dean during this time period. 6. If not satisfied with the Dean’s response, the student will have 5 working days to appeal to the ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs. Students are responsible for submiting the original appeal form with the Dean's response. Students should keep a copy of all documentation related to the appeal for their records. 7. If the concerns are not resolved, the student may request a hearing of the Judicial Commitee. The ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs will contact the Judicial Co-chairs to arrange a hear-ing. A hearing will be scheduled within 10 working days from the receipt of the appeals request. The student will be notified by the ofice of the Vice President of Academic and Student Afairs of the date, and location of the hearing. 8. The Judicial Commitee will provide writen recommendation of their decision to the President of the College within 5 working days. The President will make a decision and notify the student within five work-ing days of receipt of the commitee's recommendation. The decision of the President is final. CATALOG OF RECORD Beginning with the implementation of the semester system in the fall of 1997, the catalog that is current when the student enrolls at the institu-tion is the “catalog of record.” A student who is in continuous enrollment (except Summer Term or a break of less than one year) may graduate under the provision of his/her catalog of record or a subsequent issue. A student who is not in continuous enrollment or has a break in enrollment of one year or more must graduate under the provisions of the catalog in efect on his/her last re-entry date or a subsequent issue. Students may appeal to the academic dean to graduate from a previous catalog under extenuating circumstances. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All students are responsible for the proper completion of their aca-demic program, for familiarity with all requirements of the Vance-Gran-ville Community College catalog under which they intend to graduate, for maintaining the Grade Point Average required and knowing their academic standing, and for meeting all other degree requirements. Advi-sors and counselors are available to all students, but final responsibility for meeting program and graduation requirements remains with the stu-dents. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for graduation from a diploma or degree program, a student must: 1. Have all oficial high school and any required post-secondary transcripts on file with the Admissions/Records Ofice at VGCC. (See General Admissions Procedures section for details) 2. Successfully complete his/her course of study. 3. Earn a cumulative quality point average of 2.0 on all work atempt-ed that is applicable toward graduation. The Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, ACADEMIC 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog 44 and Radiography Programs have additional grade point average require-ments for graduation. 4. Have no outstanding balance due to the Business Ofice. (No de-gree, diploma, certificate, or transcript of a record will be issued to a stu-dent who has not made satisfactory setlement with the Business Ofice for all indebtedness to the College.) 5. Complete WorkKeys Assessment. (See note 2) 6. Have submited an Application for Graduation form, signed by his or her academic advisor, to the Registrar’s Ofice. 7. Pay a graduation fee at the Business Ofice. Note 1: Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the course credit hours as required in their program of study at Vance-Granville Community College. Note 2: Beginning May 2013, all students will be encouraged to take this assess-ment before graduating from Vance-Granville Community College. WorkKeys is an assessment system used to measure job skills that are believed to be critical to success in the workplace. It provides students with a portable credential that is nationally recognized by business and industry, provides valuable feedback to curriculum pro-grams, determines skills in need of improvement and ofers participants opportuni-ties for career exploration. Recipients can be awarded Career Readiness Certificates (CRC) of Gold, Silver or Bronze based on their skill levels in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. The cost of the assessment will be funded from a combination of grants, fees and institutional money. Please note that the required assessment results will not impact a student's GPA or program completion. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Graduation exercises to award degrees and diplomas are held once a year in May for students who have met or will meet graduation require-ments by the end of summer semester. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the application for graduation by established due dates (approximately one month prior to completing course requirements.) The student should make an appoint-ment with his/her advisor or the academic program head to determine the completion status of academic requirements, and obtain an Appli-cation for Graduation. The Curriculum Application for Graduation may also be found online at: htp://www.vgcc.edu/graduation/index . When this form has been completed by the student and signed by the advisor, it should be forwarded to the Registrar's Ofice with supporting documentation (a copy of the EVAL report or program checklist). The Registrar will certify the student for graduation once all final grades are received. This process can be completed at any of the VGCC campuses. The $15.00 diploma fee will be placed on the student's WebAdvisor account within 48 business hours from the receipt of the Application for Graduation and must be paid prior to the graduation ceremony, or by the end of the summer term for August and December graduates. For those students participating in the May graduation ceremony, a cap and gown must be purchased separately at the College bookstore by the first week in April. AWARDING OF CURRICULUM CERTIFICATES A certificate may be awarded with the approval of the Program Head for completing 12 or more credit hours within an approved program of study. The Program Head must submit an Application for Curriculum Cer-tificate to the Registrar's Ofice so that it can be recorded on the student's transcript. An electronic copy of the certificate will be emailed to the stu-dent's college email address once eligibility is verified. 45 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog To be eligible to earn a certificate the following graduation require-ments must be met: all oficial high school and post-secondary transcripts that are relevant to the certificate must be on file with the Admissions/ Records Ofice, the student must have a cumulative quality point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in the program, and the student must have no indebtedness to the College. DEAN’S LIST At the close of each term, students who are carrying a full load (12 hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or de-gree will be included on the Academic Dean’s List, provided they have no grade of “I” and no grade lower than a “B” and provided that the quality point average of all their grades for that term is 3.5 or better. PRESIDENT’S LIST At the close of each term, students who are carrying a full load (12 hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or degree will be included on the Academic President’s List for that term, provided they have no grade of “I” and that the quality point average of all their grades for that term is 4.0. DISTANCE EDUCATION Curriculum distance education courses are a way for students to take courses for college credit away from the college campus. Web, hybrid, web-enhanced, and VNET courses are all part of Vance-Granville’s cur-riculum distance education program. Web courses reach the student over the Internet. Reading assign-ments, research, study sessions, discussion groups, and tests take place via the computer. Web courses are ideal for working parents, people on swing shifts, and others who find it dificult to come to campus regularly to take courses. Successful students in Internet courses typically have done well in other college courses and are self-motivated individuals who can learn on their own and do not require a great deal of help from others. Hybrid and web-enhanced courses meet part of their credit/contact hour requirements in face-to-face meetings between students and instruc-tor, and complete the remaining requirements via the Internet. In hybrid classes, students complete most of their coursework online, but also have required meetings with their instructor and class throughout the semes-ter. In web-enhanced classes, students complete most of their coursework in a traditional classroom, but satisfy some of their required hours and as-signments online. Students in these classes get the benefit of meeting with their instructors regularly, while also having the convenience of complet-ing some of their course hours and requirements at home. VNET courses are broadcast from/to Vance-Granville’s television studio/classroom on Main Campus, Franklin Campus, South Campus, or Warren Campus. These courses meet at regularly scheduled times. Stu-dents atending classes see their instructor on a television monitor and are able to converse with the instructor during class time using desktop microphones and after class via the telephone or the Internet. VNET al-lows the College to ofer a broad range of courses that might otherwise not be ofered at all campuses. Note: Students who wish to take a Distance Learning course using veterans’ benefits should check with the Veterans’ Officer concerning restrictions. ACADEMIC 46 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog FINANCIAL INFORMATION 47 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog BUSINESS OFFICE The Business Office is responsible for the collection of tuition and fees, student refunds, disbursement of financial aid funds to student ac-counts, and the distribution of parking permits. The Business Ofice is open to students between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The Business Ofice accepts cash, checks and money orders. Master- Card and VISA card payments are accepted on-line through WebAdvisor. Payment plans are ofered for all terms through NelNet Business Solu-tions, visit our website for more information (htp://www.vgcc.edu/bo/payment-options). TUITION/FEES Tuition rates and fees are set by the N.C. Legislature and are subject to change without notice. The tuition rates efective Fall Semester 2016 are shown below. The cost of textbooks and additional fees may vary ac-cording to the program of study. The payment of all tuition and fees are required at the time of registration, and no student is oficially registered until all fees are paid. There are no additional fees for distance education courses. CURRICULUM TUITION:* COSTS PER TERM Certificate, Diploma & Degree Programs In-State* Out-of-State* 16 or more credit hours $1,216.00 $4,288.00 1-15 hours (per credit hour) $76.00 $268.00 Note: For financial aid and registration purposes, 12 credit hours or more is considered full time. CURRICULUM STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE/ACCIDENT INSURANCE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall and Spring Terms In-State Out-of-State 12 or more credit hours $30.00 $30.00 1-11 credit hours $30.00 $30.00 Summer Term $15.00 $15.00 TECHNOLOGY FEE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall, Spring & Summer Terms In-State Out-of-State 12 or more credit hours $12.00 $12.00 1-11 credit hours $ 6.00 $ 6.00 CAMPUS ACCESS/SECURITY FEE:** COSTS PER TERM Fall, Spring & Summer Terms In-State Out-of-State Per credit hour $ 1.50 $ 1.50 *Tuition rates efective Fall Semester 2016 are shown above. *Subject to change by the N.C. Legislature **Subject to change by the VGCC Board of Trustees; (Accident Insurance fee ($1.25) is included in the activity fee.) (Check for updates on the VGCC Business Ofice page at, htp://www.vgcc.edu/bo/tuition-fees) FINANCIAL 48 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog BOOKSTORE The College operates a Bookstore at each college location where stu-dents may purchase books, supplies, and gift items. The regular operat-ing hours vary for each location. The operating hours can be found on the bookstore website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/location-hours. The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, VISA, financial aid, and third party billings. BOOKSTORE REFUND POLICY Refunds on books are only allowed during designated time periods for each semester. These time periods and the complete refund policy are posted on the VGCC bookstore website and in the bookstore. To obtain a refund, the student must have the original cash register receipt and the return book(s) must be in the exact condition purchased and/or in the sealed shrink wrapped package. Please visit the bookstore refund policy online at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/refund-policy. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES The costs of textbooks and supplies are additional expenses for which students should plan. These expenses vary according to the program of study. USED BOOK BUY-BACK The Bookstore will buy most used books if they will be used the following term and if additional books are needed to meet estimated course enrollment. Fifty percent (50%) of the original book price may be paid for books meeting these and other criteria. If the book is not need-ed, a wholesale price from a private vendor (if available) will be quoted. Used study guides and workbooks are generally not purchased. A buy-back will be held at the end of each term. Dates will be posted on the website at htp://www.vgcc.edu/bookstore/buyback-dates. STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES The proceeds from student activity fees are used to cover extra-cur-ricular costs, such as student I.D. cards, student accident insurance and student activities. CAMPUS ACCESS/SECURITY FEE These fees are used to support the cost of campus access activities, parking, and security. This fee is approved annually by the Vance-Gran-ville Community College Board of Trustees. TECHNOLOGY FEE All curriculum students will be assessed a technology fee. Technol-ogy fees are approved annually by the VGCC Board of Trustees. The pro-ceeds from technology fees are used to cover the costs that accompany the use of instructional and student related technology. GRADUATION FEE A graduation fee of $20.00 per degree or diploma will be due and payable to the Business Ofice once a curriculum student applies for a de-gree or diploma and is approved by the Registrar's Ofice for graduation. The fee covers the cost of the diploma and other graduation expenses not paid for by the College or the State. If participating in the graduation cer-emony, an additional fee is paid to the Bookstore for cap and gown and invitations. For more information please visit our website at htp://www. vgcc.edu/graduation/index. 49 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog CERTIFICATE FEE A fee of $5.00 per certificate will be due and payable to the Business Office if a curriculum student applies for and requests a printed certificate and is approved by the Program Head. The fee covers the cost of printing the certificate. If a printed copy is not requested, an electronic copy will be emailed to the student's college email address once approved by the Program Head. The certificate completion will also appear on the student's oficial college transcript. ACCIDENT INSURANCE Students who register for curriculum classes and who pay student activity fees receive (at no additional cost) accident insurance covering the student while on campus. In addition, and depending on course re-quirements, some Occupational Extension students will be required to purchase student accident insurance. Accident insurance is secondary to the student's personal medical insurance. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE This coverage is required for certain Health Sciences programs in or-der to participate in clinical activities. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Some curriculum programs and occupational extension courses re-quire that students obtain liability (malpractice) insurance (e.g., Cosme-tology, Radiography, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Phar-macy Technology, Medical Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.). The cost of this insurance may vary and is due at the time of registration. INDEBTEDNESS TO COLLEGE No student in any program will be permited to register or remain enrolled in College-sponsored activities if he/she has an indebtedness to the College. Examples of indebtedness include unpaid tuition, fees, loans, parking fines, Childcare fees, and returned checks. Diplomas, certificates, and/or Academic transcripts will be withheld when financial obligations to the College are not met. Exceptions Below can be found in 1E SBCC 200.2 A person or organization demonstrates to the satisfaction of the col-lege the ability to pay the outstanding obligation and guarantees in writ-ing to pay the balance if the student fails to do so; A student is registered in a course section ofered for the benefit of a company or agency. For the purpose of this rule, company or agency spe-cific course sections are courses where the company pays the tuition or registration, and courses where atendance in the course section is limited to employees of the company or agency; A student is registered in a course that is on a specialized course list approved by the State Board of Community Colleges and supports the organizational training needs for entities specified in G.S. 115D-5(b)(2) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, colleges may withhold tran-scripts of grades and any other service pending resolution of outstanding monetary obligations. This statement shall not be construed to prohibit a college's board of trustees from adding more stringent provisions that are allowable under law regarding outstanding monetary balances. FINANCIAL 50 2016-2017 VGCC Catalog TUITION REFUND POLICY Eligibility for tuition refunds are determined by the state policy in efect during the specified term, which will be published prior to the beginning of each term. Currently, curriculum students who oficially withdraw from the College prior to the first day of the semester are eli-gible for a 100-percent refund of tuition. Students who withdraw after the beginning of the term but by the 10-percent point are eligible for a 75-percent refund of tuition. The student activity fee, campus access/se-curity fee, technology fee, and malpractice insurance fee (if applicable) will be 100% refunded when a student oficially withdraws from all cur-riculum classes prior to the first day of the semester. These fees are not refundable once the semester begins. Oficial withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Main Campus Admissions/Records Ofice or from the Campus Dean. Note: The Refund policy is subject to change as directed by the N.C. Legislature and the N.C. Board of Community Colleges. Federal policy on Refund of Tuition for Title IV Funds will supersede the State policy on Refund of Tuition. STUDENT AID Vance-Granville Community College makes every efort within the limitations of its available financial resources to assure that no qualified/ eligible student will be denied the opportunity to atend the College because of the lack of adequate funds to meet expenses. Financial aid assistance is available in a variety of forms to help students who meet the financial need criteria for eligibility. Grants, work study, loans, and scholarships may be used singularly or in combination to meet a stu-dent’s needs. In addition, most curriculum programs are approved for students to receive veterans’ benefits. Childcare funds may also be avail-able if the student is eligible. Inquiries regarding scholarships should be directed to the College's Endowment Fund Ofice, and questions concerning federal-and-state-funded financial aid programs should be directed to the Financial Aid Ofice. Special billings and employer payments should be directed to the Business Ofice and the sponsoring agencies. Special billings, including sponsorships and |
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