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Volume 36 Cover_Page Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Beaufort County Community College 5337 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC 27889 Telephone 252-946-6194 www.beaufortccc.edu Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Beaufort County Community College. Member of American Association of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System General Catalog 2015 - 2016 Volume 36 Last Update 10/14/2015 Refer to the BCCC website for the official and most current information. Go to www.beaufortccc.edu and click on Catalog. 1 Volume 36 Cover_Page Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Beaufort County Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Section 504 Institution, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the following: 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Mark Nelson Building 1, Room 208 252-940-6213 Affirmative Action Officer EmilyWoolard Building 1, Room 211 252-940-6204 Title IX Coordinator Crystal Ange Building 1, Room 101C 252-940-6216 Students may also contact the Vice President of Student Services. Specific institutional policies pertaining to alcohol and drug usage, communicable diseases, copyright (including computer software), sexual harassment, and smoking may be reviewed in the President’s Office and the Office of Student Services. Graduation/Completion rates are available in the Office of the Registrar. This catalog supersedes all previous catalogs. Information about programs, fees, and regulations contained in earlier issues is now obsolete. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Beaufort County Community College. The college reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, fees, and other matters of policy and procedure as and when deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students. Though accurate at the time of publication, information is subject to change. Refer to the BCCC website for the most current information. Go to www.beaufortccc.edu and click on Catalog. Please contact college personnel if you have any questions. Portions of this catalog were written by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) staff. Revision History: Version Number: 36.0 Version Date: July 1, 2005, June 15, 2006, January 24, 2007, May 14, 2008, May 14, 2009, January 20, 2010, June 21, 2010, June 20, 2011, June 28, 2012, June 30, 2013, July 1, 2014, July 1, 2015 2 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Calendar Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 Summer Term 2015 March 31 to May 18, 2015 Summer Registration April 20, 2015 Bills Mailed May 18, 2015 100% Refund for Dropped Classes May 19, 2015 Term Begins May 25, 2015 Holiday May 26, 2015 Last Day for 75% Refund /Dropped Classes May 30, 2015 New Student Orientation Fall 2015 June 30, 2015 Last Day to OfficialWithdraw July 2, 2015 Holiday July 15, 2015 Semester Ends/Exams Fall Semester 2015 March 31 to August 17, 2015 Registration May 30, 2015 New Student Orientation June 25, 2015 New Student Orientation July 7, 2015 New Student Orientation July 7, 2015 Bills Mailed August 1, 2015 New Student Orientation August 12, 2015 New Student Orientation August 14, 2015 FacultyWork Day August 17, 2015 Registration August 17, 2015 100% Refund for Dropped Classes August 18, 2015 First Day of Class (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) August 27, 2015 Last Day for 75% Refund /Dropped Classes September 7, 2015 Holiday September 14 to October 19, 2015 Great 8 Registration October 14, 2015 First Day of Class for Great 8 October 14, 2015 FacutlyWorkday/No Classes November 10, 2015 FacultyWorkday/No Classes November 11, 2015 Holiday November 17, 2015 Last Day to OfficiallyWithdraw November 25-27, 2015 Student/Faculty Vacation December 16-18, 2015 Exams December 18, 2015 Last Day of Fall Classes December 21-Januray 1, 2016 Staff Student Faculty Vacation Revised 06/10/15 3 General Volume 36 General_Information Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 General Information History of Beaufort County Community College Beaufort County Community College began with the operation of a practical nursing program in 1949, under the direction of the State Vocational and Adult Education Department. From 1962 to 1968, the College operated as extension units of Pitt and Lenoir Community Colleges. In December, 1967, the College was officially chartered as Beaufort County Technical Institute. The vocational and technical programs of the College were complemented by a college parallel program which opened in 1968 in conjunction with East Carolina University. In 1979, community college status was granted, and since then, Beaufort County Community College has functioned as a comprehensive community college offering continuing education and awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Beaufort County Community College Vision Beaufort County Community College will continue to be an innovative community leader, providing an open door to the future through educational opportunity, economic development, and public service. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Mission Review Committee, 9-10-02, 9-22-04, 9-26-06, 9-30-08, 9-16-10, 1-22-13 BCCC Administrative Council, 9-25-02, 9-30-04, 9-27-06, 10-6-08, 9-29-10, 1-28-13 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-01-02, 10-05-04, 10-03-06, 10-05-10, 2-4-13 Mission Statement Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Mission Review Committee, 9-19-00, 9-10-02, 9-22-04, 9-26-06, 9-30-08, 9-16-10, 1-22-13 BCCC Administrative Council, 10-25-00, 9-25-02, 9-30-04, 9-27-06, 10-06-08, 9-29-10, 1-28-13 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-03-00, 10-01-02, 10-05-04, 10-03-06, 10-07-08, 10-05-10, 2-4-13 Strategic Directions Provide courses and support services for personal enrichment and lifelong learning centered around the community’s civic, economic, and cultural needs. Promote community awareness of programs and services through innovative and targeted marketing to increase enrollment, retention, and degree completion for underserved student populations. 4 General Volume 36 General_Information Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Dedicate resources to support and maintain a reliable, robust, secure infrastructure to capitalize on current and emerging technologies and promote excellence in the teaching and learning environment and all facets of the college. Support new and existing partnerships with employers, organizations, educational institutions, and economic development agencies to promote the College as a cost effective training resource. Collaborate with business and industry leaders to introduce cutting edge technologies and provide educational programs which meet the demand for employees with multiple certifications, educational achievements, and soft skills. Prepare students to succeed in a globally competitive work environment, recognizing the increased use of technology and multi-cultural awareness. Develop and promote curricula, programs, courses, and prior learning assessments that provide flexibility in entry, exit, and modality to meet the dynamic educational needs and interests of our diverse populations. Recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff who embrace technology and reflect the diversity of the community, and provide faculty and staff with a wide variety of professional development opportunities. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Senior Staff, 09-22-14 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-07-14 5 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Curriculum Programs Associate Degree Programs Associate in Arts (A.A.) Associate in Science (A.S.) Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Agribusiness Technology Associate Degree Nursing Automotive Systems Technology Biotechnology Business Administration Computer Information Technology Computer Programming Construction Equipment Systems Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology General Occupational Technology Health and Fitness Science Human Services Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Office Administration OfficeAdministration Welding Technology Diploma Programs Applied Electrical Principles Applied Electronic Principles 6 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Equipment Systems Cosmetology Criminal Justice Dental Assisting Early Childhood Human Services Technology Machinist Practical Nursing Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nursing Assistant Pathway Transfer Core Diploma* Welding Technology *A college may award a diploma under the A10100 or A10400 for completion of the entire general education core as outlined. Certificate Programs Agricultural Applications Automotive Chassis Automotive Drivetrains Automotive Electrical & Electronics Automotive Engines Automotive Technology Automotive Technology (Engines and Brakes) Basic Electrical Wiring Methods Basic Electronics Basics of Criminal Justice Basic Medical Office Basic Office Skills Business Administration C++ Programming 7 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Community Spanish Interpreter Computer Hardware Repair & Trouble Shooting Corrections Cosmetology Instructor Early Childhood Administration Engine and Electrical Essential Police Operations Human Services Technology Industrial Technology Infant and Toddler Machinist Machinist (Advanced) Manicuring/Nail Technology Network Support Power Train and Hydraulic Software Applications Specialist Special Education Visual Basic Programming Web Development and Design Welding Technology Welding – Basic MIG/TIG Welding – Basic Pipe Welding- Basic Welding Welding – GTAW TIG (Plate/Pipe) Welding – Stick and MIG Welding – SMAW (Stick Plate/Pipe) Word Processing Specialist 8 General Volume 36 Smoking_Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Smoking/Tobacco Free Campus Policy Beaufort County Community College is committed to providing its employees and students with a safe and healthful environment. Beaufort County Community College also recognizes the use of tobacco products on campus grounds is detrimental to the health and safety of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Beaufort County Community College also recognizes that it has the legal authority to prohibit tobacco use pursuant to G.S. 143-599. Therefore, Beaufort County Community College has set the following tobacco free campus policy, to be implemented on August 1, 2010. Use of tobacco is prohibited by students, staff, faculty or visitors: in all campus buildings, facilities and vehicles owned by Beaufort County Community College; on campus grounds and property owned by Beaufort County Community College: at lectures, conferences, meetings, social and cultural events held on school property or school grounds. for the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined as any type of tobacco product including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, bidis, hookahs, smokeless or spit tobacco or snuff. Beaufort County Community College also prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), personal vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) on the BCCC campus. Opportunities for cessation Administration will consult with county health department and other health organizations to provide faculty, staff, and students with information and access to free programs and services to help them abstain from the use of tobacco products. Implementation & Compliance A campus committee shall develop a plan for communicating the policy with students, staff, faculty and visitors and will insure appropriate campus signage. Smoking waste management products such as ashtrays shall be removed. Visitors who repeatedly violate the policy shall be asked to leave campus Staff and faculty who repeatedly violate the policy shall be referred to their supervisor and shall be given tobacco cessation materials. Repeated violations by staff or faculty can result in further personnel action. Enforcement of this policy for students shall include the provision of an oral warning for the first offense and a written for the second offense. The written 9 General Volume 36 Smoking_Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 warning shall be filed with the Vice President of Student Services. The record shall be purged three years from the date of the last incident. If a student is observed in violation of this policy a third time, he/she may be disciplined by the Vice President of Student Services as a violation of the student conduct code. 10 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 1 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Admissions Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) maintains an open door admission policy. This policy provides admission to any person who has reached the age of 18 or whose high school class has graduated. Admission to the College does not imply immediate admission to the curriculum desired by the applicant. Placement in certain programs is limited, and admission to a specific program of study is based on guidelines developed to ensure the student’s chances of success in the program. Applicants are admitted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. BCCC reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose enrollment or continued presence is considered to create a risk for campus safety or disruption of the educational process. A. General Admission Requirements: 1. An applicant must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency certificate (GED). Applicants who are not high school graduates may arrange to take the high school equivalency examination by contacting the Basic Skills Office in the Division of Continuing Education. Please note: BCCC does not offer the Ability to Benefit test. Exceptions may be made for certain programs. See Part B below for specifics. 2. Each applicant must submit a completed application for admission to the BCCC Admissions Office. 3. Each degree-seeking applicant must submit official high school/GED transcripts to the BCCC Admissions Office. 4. Official college transcripts from regionally accredited institutions shall be required if the applicant is: a. Requesting transfer credit from a previous college/university (See Advanced Standing in BCCC Catalog) b. Requesting to exempt from the College’s Placement Test (See Placement Testing in BCCC Catalog) c. Applying for allied health programs d. Applying for financial aid programs 5. All applicants, unless exempt, must take a placement examination. 6. Each applicant must meet with a counselor and/or academic advisor prior to enrollment. B. Exceptions to Requirements for General Admission: 1. A student may enroll as a special credit student without specifying an educational objective. To be admitted, the special credit student needs only to file an application. It is to the student’s advantage to declare an educational objective and to complete all of 11 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 2 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 the admission procedures as soon as possible after enrollment. Special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits, and must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course enrolled. 2. A student may enroll in associate degree courses under special admission without meeting all requirements for general admission. However, no more than 12 credit hours may be earned without complying with the appropriate admission requirements. 3. A student may enter a diploma or certificate program without being a high school graduate or possessing an equivalency certificate unless required by a specific program. (Students applying for financial aid/veterans affairs benefits will need a high school transcript or equivalency certificate on file in any case.) In all cases, the final entrance eligibility of the applicant will be determined by the chair of the division in question. 4. An applicant who is a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 years may be considered as a person with special needs and admitted to appropriate courses or programs provided under these conditions: (a) That the minor applicant has left the public schools no less than six calendar months prior to the last day of regular registration of the semester in the institution for which admission is sought. (b) That the application of such minor is supported by a notarized petition of the minor’s parents, legal guardian, or other person or agency having legal custody and control of such minor applicant, which petition certifies the place of residence and date of birth of the minor, the parental or other appropriate legal relationship of the petitioner to the minor applicant, and the date on which the minor applicant left the public schools. However, all or any part of the six-month waiting period may be waived by the superintendent of the public schools of the administrative unit in which the applicant resides. (c) That such admission will not pre-empt College facilities and staff to such an extent as to render the College unable to admit all applicants who have graduated from high school or who are 18 years of age or older. 5. Selected high school students may be admitted under specific conditions: (a) Be at least 16 years of age, (b) Obtain written approval from his/her principal and superintendent, and (c) Be enrolled in at least three courses at the high school or one-half of the school day. 6. Exceptions not addressed in items 2-5 must be considered on a case-by-case basis 12 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 3 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 by the Admissions Committee. High school students should discuss their interest in enrolling in the College with their principal before contacting the College. 7. Beaufort County Community College may refuse admission to any applicant if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. When making a safety determination, BCCC may refuse admission/continued enrollment to an applicant when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or other individuals. If BCCC refuses admission on the basis of a safety threat, BCCC shall document the following: (a) Detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission; (b) The time period within which the refusal to admit shall be applicable and the supporting rationale for the designated time period; and (c) The conditions upon which the applicant that is refused would be eligible to be admitted. (d) Applicants denied may appeal this determination utilizing the BCCC student appeals process. 8. There is an open door policy UNLESS BCCC is enrolling students from a state the college is not authorized to deliver instruction. BOT approved August 5, 2014. The contact office is Beaufort County Community College VP of Students. History Note: Authority G.S. 115D-1; 115D-5; 115D-20; SBCC Adoption January 21, 2011; Amended June 1, 2012. BOT approved August 7, 2012. Amended August 5, 2014. BOT approved August 5, 2014. C. Requirements for Home School Graduates Home school graduates must complete the following procedures prior to their enrollment: 1. Home schooled students must provide evidence of attendance of a state approved home school program. For North Carolina home school students, this means that the home school administrator must have a school approval number, a charter for the school, or anything that denotes approval from the NC Department of Non-Public Instruction and provide copies of this information with the application. 2. The home school administrator must submit an official transcript from the home school. 3. If the home school does not have the proper certification, the student cannot register for classes at BCCC. Home school graduates without proper certification may enroll by obtaining the GED. The student may arrange to take the GED examination by contacting the BCCC Basic Skills Office in the Division of Continuing Education at 252- 940-6298 or 252-940-6322. 13 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 4 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 D. Requirements for Transfer Students 1. Complete general admission and graduation procedures. 2. Refer to “Advanced Standing” for instructions on transferring credit from other institutions. BCCC does not penalize a transfer student who is on probation from another institution nor does the College practice provisional admission. E. Additional Requirements for Allied Health Programs Allied health programs have additional admission requirements. This is necessary because these programs are limited in the number of students that can be admitted each year. Students will be enrolled in the AGE program until accepted into the RN, LPN, or MLT program. Note: A clinical site may require a criminal background check and/or drug testing prior to your participation in clinical training. If denied access to a clinical site, the student shall not progress in the program due to the inability to complete the clinical portion of the program. Specific guidelines, requirements, and allied health applications for admission into the allied health programs may be obtained from the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Minimum Requirements for Applicant Evaluation 1. Complete the Accuplacer Computerized Placement Test (CPT) with scores meeting the minimums for the college or qualify for testing waiver as outlined in the college catalog under Placement Testing. Successful completion of the recommended developmental courses will satisfy this requirement. It is the responsibility of the student to submit verification of test scores, written approval of testing waiver, or transcript of developmental coursework to the Admissions Office. 2. *Have completed a high school or college chemistry course with a grade of C or better. 3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program requires this chemistry to be completed within the past eight years. There is no chemistry time limit for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or an AAS degree in an approved healthcare field. Medical Laboratory Technology Programs requires chemistry to be completed within five years. 4. Have high school transcript or official GED report sent to BCCC (college transcripts, if applicable). 5. Aminimum GPA of 2.0 is required in specific allied health program curriculum courses from all colleges and BCCC. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in specific allied health curriculum courses completed at BCCC. *Not required for Practical Nursing (PN) 14 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 5 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Application Deadlines In addition to the general application to the college, a separate application packet for an allied health program is required. Completed application packets are taken and reviewed by appointment on a first-come, first-served basis with the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Application Period Nursing Programs August 1 - January 31 MLT Program August 1 - April 30 Evaluation Criteria A point system will be used to determine applicant rank. Points are based on academic performance, GPA, and chemistry grade (if applicable) of the applicant Refer to the Allied Health Admissions Website or Nursing Programs Handbook for a detailed explanation of the point system. Applicants who do not rank into the program will be alternates and notified according to the ranked order should space become available. Applicants are only accepted each year for the following academic year. Students may reapply by updating their application with the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Beaufort County Community College does not utilize a “waiting list” for allied health programs. Post Evaluation Requirements These requirements are completed after a student has been evaluated for the program and is notified by the Admission’s Office. 1. Attend a mandatory information session with the allied health program faculty and the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Notification of available sessions will be based on weighted ranking of candidates that have completed all the above requirements. 2. Submit a physical examination report. (Use BCCC Physical Form) 3. Submit required documentation of screening and vaccines related to communicable diseases. (BCCC Physical Form) 4. Submit proof of current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) infant, child, and adult resuscitation, as well as the use of automated external defibrillators (AED’s). (Not required for MLT) F. Additional Requirements for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) The following information is provided in an effort to inform you of the application procedures as well as the program requirements, policies and standards for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). Please read through this information carefully and completely. 15 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 6 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Policy Statement Beaufort County Community College curriculum admission requirements apply to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. In addition, each applicant must meet minimum standards for employment as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/ or the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the Basic Law Enforcement training (BLET) Program must: 1. Have graduated from High School or have an Adult High School Diploma or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate, which meets the minimum requirements set by the state of North Carolina. 2. Meet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission which include: a. Be a citizen of the United States; b. Be at least 20 years of age (must be 20 years of age as of the first day of class or have prior written authorization from the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division if less than 20 years old); c. Be of good moral character; d. Be free of (1) any convictions of any crimes, civilian or military; and (2) be examined and certified by a licensed physician or surgeon to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. Physical exam should not be completed until all admission requirements are met and an official Physical Exam packet is obtained from the BLET School Director. e. Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following: f. A felony; g. A crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; h. A crime or unlawful act for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than six months but less than two years and the crime or unlawful act occurred within the last five years; i. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in “C” above regardless j. of the date of occurrence; or k. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months. l. Have taken the college’s placement tests and achieved minimal acceptable scores in reading. m. Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. 16 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 7 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Note: Any applicant who is uncertain whether or not he/she meets the admissions requirements stated in 1-5 above should contact the BLET School Director as soon as possible. Procedures for Admission 1. Obtain a BLET application packet from the BLET School Director. Complete the Application for Admission to Beaufort County Community College and return it to the Admissions Office. 2. Have a copy of your high school transcript sent directly from your high school to the Admissions Office. If you received the GED or graduated from Adult High School, please have those records sent to the Admissions Office. 3. Take the College’s placement assessment to determine your eligibility to enroll in the BLET program. You may schedule your assessment by calling the Admissions Office. 4. Obtain a certified copy of your arrest and driver history record from the Office(s) of the Clerk of Court in every county in which you have resided since your 16th birthday. Submit this record to the BLET School Director. 5. Obtain sponsorship for the BLET program. A sponsorship form is included in this packet. Submit the completed form to the Admissions Office. (optional) 6. Upon receipt of the Application for Admission, high school/AHS/GED transcripts, arrest and driver history record, and a completed sponsorship form, the BLET Director will contact you regarding an interview. 7. Final approval to begin the program is contingent upon meeting admissions requirements, acceptable health certification and proof that you meet all minimum standards of the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Admission Interview Each applicant is interviewed by the BLET Director or Qualified Assistant. The interview is used to determine if the applicant meets minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Training Standards Commission and if the applicant is free of conviction of any crimes, civilian or military; driving while impaired or under the influence; or major motor vehicle law infractions and to determine if the disposition of such charges is pending. Health Evaluation Prior to enrollment in the BLET program, an accepted applicant must provide the BLET Director with a Medical Examination Report (Form F-1 and F-2) completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina. The Medical Examination 17 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 8 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Report must include the Medical Release Form for Basic Law Enforcement Training School. Medical forms will be provided to applicants upon determination of their eligibility to enroll in the BLET program. Tuition and Fees/Waiver Requirement Tuition and fees are waived for applicants admitted to the BLET program if sponsored by a law enforcement agency. Books and Supplies Each student in the BLET program is required to provide for the following estimated BLET costs: Books $500.00 Uniforms $350.00 Note: BLET students are encouraged to apply for financial aid to cover books and supplies. If you need additional information or an application, contact the BCCC Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. G. Admission to Programs Designed for College Transfer The AA and AS degrees follow the curriculum standards instituted by the state of North Carolina through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA was developed by the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System in order to create a seamless transfer program within the North Carolina higher educational system. The CAA ensures that courses in the program of study are all approved for transfer between the state colleges without question upon completion of the general education core requirements with at least a grade of C in each course. H. International Student Admissions International students must meet all Beaufort County Community College admissions requirements and are required to observe the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), as well as the College. Persons holding student visas cannot be classified as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes and will be required to pay out-of-state tuition. Legal residents with permanent visas (Alien Registration card holders) are admitted to BCCC under the same residentiary criteria and burden of proof required of United States citizens. I. Readmission Persons who have not attended for three (3) consecutive semesters no longer enjoy the benefits of student status. Persons who fit this criteria must reapply by completing an Application for Admission. Curriculum students who have withdrawn in good academic standing may apply for readmission through normal registration procedures. If the application for readmission is for a different curriculum, standard admission requirements for new students will apply. There are specific additional guidelines for re-entry into the health curriculums. 18 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 9 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 These guidelines may be obtained from the Admissions Office. To be eligible for registration, the student must meet the following requirements: 1. Update their application 2. Participate in an interview with an admissions counselor. 3. Be assigned a faculty advisor. 4. Satisfy all outstanding obligations to the College. Readmission applications for students who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons will not be considered until the period of suspension has been completed. After the suspension period, readmission will be secured as stated above in requirements above. J. Applicant to Student Status An applicant to Beaufort County Community College officially becomes a student of Beaufort County Community College once they have successfully registered and attended their first class. Persons who have not attended for three (3) consecutive semesters have their student status removed. 19 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Fees and Expenses Beaufort County Community College receives financial support from local, state, and federal sources, allowing each student an educational opportunity at minimum cost. Tuition rates are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and the State Board of Community Colleges, and other fees are established by the Board of Trustees of Beaufort County Community College. The total expense consists of tuition, student activity fee, textbooks, technical fee, supplies and materials, uniforms, and malpractice insurance, if applicable. The cost of textbooks, supplies and materials, and uniforms varies according to the curriculum. All tuition and fees must be paid in full on registration day. Students who will be attending school on a scholarship or are being assisted by a private individual, company, club, or state agency should consult the section on College Expenses Paid By Outside Agencies to determine the information that must be furnished to the Business Office prior to registration. Students who are in need of financial assistance should consult the section on Financial Aid. The tuition schedule and all other fees are explained below. Tuition All students are charged tuition according to the following schedule, 2014-2015: N.C. Resident 1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $72.00 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $1,152.00 per semester Out-of-State 1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $264.00 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $4,224.00 per semester Note: These rates are subject to change by action of the General Assembly. Student Activity Fee The Student Activity Fee is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled ($1.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $16.00 per semester. The funds collected by the activity fee are used to support social and athletic functions, special academic projects, cultural events, clubs, health- and diversity-related activities, accident insurance, graduation, and other student related activities. Technology Fee The Curriculum technology fee is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled ($3.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $20.00 per semester. The Continuing Education Technology fee is based upon a flat fee of $5.00 per Occupational Extension computer course. The funds collected by the technology fee are used to support the cost associated with technology initiatives on our campus including computer labs, student email, and other related student technology initiatives. 20 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Fee The graduation fee covers the costs of the diploma or degree, cap and gown, and other graduation expenses. In order for a student to receive a diploma or degree and/or attend the graduation ceremony, the student must apply for graduation and pay the graduation fee. The graduation fee will be due and payable to the Business Office once a student has applied for graduation. The student should be sure he/she is eligible to graduate before applying. Textbooks and Supplies The cost of textbooks and supplies varies according to the curriculum but averages about $300 per semester for a full-time student. Textbooks may be purchased from the bookstore on campus. Uniforms Uniforms are necessary for the Associate Degree Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, and BLET programs. Uniforms are purchased by the student. Malpractice Insurance Students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing, Human Services Technology, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Tech, or Medical Laboratory Technology must purchase malpractice insurance. The Student Liability Insurance Program provides coverage at a minimum cost and is available through the College. Refund Policy 1. A 100 percent refund shall bemade if the student officiallywithdraws prior to the first day of class (es) of the academic semester as noted in the College calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund if the class in which the student is officially registered fails to “make” due to insufficient enrollment. 2. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class (es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the semester. 3. For classes beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the semester a 100 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to the first class meeting. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent point of the class. 4. For contact hour classes, 10 calendar days from the first day of the class (es) is the determination date. 5. Student activity fees are not refundable unless a course or curriculum fails to materialize due to no fault of the student. 21 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 College Expenses Paid by Outside Agencies Students who will have their expenses paid by a private individual, company, club, state agency, etc., must provide the Business Office with a letter of authorization prior to registration. Until the Business Office has this authorization in writing, the student will not be allowed to charge his/her fees. The authorization should contain the following: 1. Name and address of the sponsor, 2. Person to contact, 3. Name of the recipient, 4. Period of time covered, 5. Names of students and what is covered by the authorization (tuition, activity fee, books, graduation fee, uniforms, malpractice insurance, etc.), and 6. Method by which payment will be made to the College. If the sponsor makes payment directly to the recipient, the Business Office does not need a letter of authorization. 22 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Residency_Classification_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Residency Classification Policy The tuition charge for persons who have been legal residents of North Carolina for at least 12 months is less than for non-residents. Out-of-state students are admitted under the same regulations as others except for tuition charged. General: To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained his or her domicile in North Carolina for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. To be eligible for such classification, the individual must establish that his or her presence in the state during such 12-month period was for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than for purposes of mere temporary residency incident to education. Regulations concerning residency classification for tuition purposes are set forth in detail in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. Each enrolled student is responsible for knowing the contents of the Manual, which is the controlling administrative statement of policy on this subject. A copy of this manual is available for review in the Admissions Office or online at http://www.northcarolina.edu/legal/residence/committee/manual/Residence_ Manual_Aug_2010.pdf. 23 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Resources Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Learning Resources The Learning Resources Center (LRC) at BCCC includes Media/Graphics, Audiovisuals/ Video Conferencing, and the Library. The purpose of the Learning Resources Center is to enrich the teaching/learning process of the College and the community by providing resources, instructional support, equipment, and qualified staff. Library The Library, located in Building 5, provides resources and services that support, facilitate, and enhance the information and learning needs of the college community. The collection consists of print and non-print materials in diverse formats. These resources include books, periodicals, newspapers, audiovisual materials, microforms, and access to online sources. Services Available in the Library CCLINC- online access to a combined collection of several North Carolina community college library holdings. NCLIVE - a statewide electronic library project that provides access to multiple resources including: E-Books & Audiobooks, Encyclopedias, Newspapers, Images & Maps Primary Source Documents, PBS Videos, Test Preparation, Magazines & Journals, Tools for Readers Assistive Technology is available for the hearing and visually impaired. ILL (Interlibrary Loan) – via computers and electronic transmissions, BCCC Library has the capability to borrow from and lend to various libraries through- out the United States. Materials available through this service include books and periodicals. DVD Collection – more than 700 curriculum and popular DVDs can be checked out from the library. Computer Lab and full Internet access A copy machine, a fax machine, and a scanner are available for patron use. Wireless laptops are available for use in the library. Proctoring Services are available in the library. Patrons using the BCCC library must complete application cards and present proper identification before using the computers and checking out materials. Reference materials, newspapers, magazines, journals, and microfilm may be used in the library. 24 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Resources Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Library Hours Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Library hours are subject to change during holidays or summer term. For additional information, call 252-940-6282 or Fax 252-946-9575. Media Graphics Department The Media/Graphics Department provides support for faculty, staff, and students. Desktop publishing, presentations, signs, brochures, flyers, transparencies, digital photography, videography, and web page development are some of the many services offered in this area. Training for instructors in multimedia presentations and online course design is available upon request. Audiovisual Department Audiovisual support for faculty, staff, and students is available through the AV Department. Services include: Audiovisual equipment needs for the instructional classroom. Computer/data projection devices for instruction. Technical and AV equipment needs/services for functions held at the College. 25 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Learning Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Learning Distance Learning at BCCC includes videoconferencing, online and hybrid courses. Continuing Education offers online courses via Education To Go. Beaufort County Community College provides courses for people who want to continue their education but cannot attend classes on a traditional schedule. The admission requirements, placement scores, methods of evaluations and other conditions of eligibility are consistent with the state requirements for curriculum courses. Video Conferencing – North Carolina Information Highway classroom (NCIH) NCIH Teleclassrooms provide a video and audio interactive learning environment between two to five classrooms simultaneously. Online Courses – BCCC offers curriculum online courses via the Internet. Curriculum distance learning courses are equivalent to the on campus sections of the same courses in terms of objectives, contact hours, rigor, and transferability. Hybrid Courses – The classes can be defined as instruction that mixes face-to-face classroom learning with distance education methods. Students taking hybrid courses will be required to spend time on campus and will be required to access their course online. A textbook and/or specific course material may be required. A computer lab in the Library is available for online courses. Web-Enhanced Courses – Courses that are traditional face-to-face classes that are augmented with online components. For example, students may check grades or view a syllabus online. Unlike hybrid courses, web-enhanced classes continue to hold all of their meetings on-campus. The goals of distance education at BCCC include: Making educational opportunities more flexible Increasing student access by making courses easily available Increasing student access by making courses available in alternative formats Increasing independence in student learning Meeting the needs of local employers Increasing access to new audiences The Division of Continuing Education offers online and Alpha Sprout courses through Education To Go. Courses are designed to meet students’ needs and interests by enabling learners to take classes in the comfort of their own homes. Easy access to online courses offers the opportunity for adult learners to take courses at their convenience without traveling to campus. 26 General Volume 36 Bookstore Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Bookstore The College operates a bookstore for the convenience of its students and faculty. All textbooks, instruments, and supplies necessary in the academic programs of the College are available for purchase. The bookstore is operated under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services. A schedule is posted on the door to show when the bookstore is open. 27 General Volume 36 Campus_Police Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Police The BCCC Campus Police is a sanctioned, full-service law enforcement agency. Campus police officers have full powers of arrest within the jurisdictional area of the campus. They receive their agency commission status and authority via General Statute (G.S. 115D.21.1). Campus Police officers provide many services to the campus community that promote safety and security awareness. The Campus Police office is located in Building 1, Room 114, and can be reached by phone at 252-940-6444 or 252-943-8721. 28 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Grading System Final grades will be issued at the end of each semester. Grading the performance of students in course work is the responsibility of individual faculty members. Specific grading procedures, including a numerical scale, will be stated in each course syllabus. Divisional chairs are responsible for ensuring that grading policies are consistent within each division. Letter Grade Points A Excellent 4 B Very Good 3 C Satisfactory 2 D Poor 1 F Failing 0 AU Audit CE Credit by Examination I Incomplete P Pass R Re-enroll W Withdrawal WF Withdrawal Failing NA Never Attended Incompletes are assigned when a student fails to complete the work for a course due to unavoidable reasons. An incomplete which is not removed by the end of the next term becomes an F. The IP, R, and WF grades are used only for developmental classes. Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA) The letter grade in each curriculum course will be converted to a quality point equivalent. The quality points are then multiplied by the semester hours. The total quality points are then divided by the total hours to give the grade point average. Example: Class Grade Quality Points Credit Quality Points ENG 111 A 4.0 x 3 = 12 BIO 163 B 3.0 x 5 = 15 PSY 150 C 2.0 x 3 = 6 Total 11 Total 33 Divide: 33/11 = 3.00 (GPA) *Note: GPA will vary if student takes developmental courses, receives credit by exam, or pass grade. 29 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Forgiveness A student who has not been enrolled in curriculum courses at Beaufort County Community College for 60 consecutive months may request the registrar to reevaluate his or her academic record. Under this policy, the student may request that his or her previous grade(s) of “F” not be used in calculating the GPA. Prior to the reevaluation: • the student must be readmitted to the College, • register for courses, and • complete at least 12 credit hours of course work with a minimum quality point average of 2.0. At the request of the student, the registrar will reevaluate his or her cumulative quality point average as provided above. A reevaluation is provided only once for each student. Grades that are included in academic forgiveness are not exempt from academic progress relating to Financial Aid and VA educational benefits. Audit Credit Persons wishing to attend classes without earning credit may do so by registering as an audit student. The normal application and registration procedures must be followed. The level of an auditor’s participation in a class will be determined by the instructor and student at the beginning of the semester. Students auditing courses will be charged according to the published tuition rates. A student may repeat an audited course once within five (5) years. Catalog of Record A student who is in continuous attendance (summer term excepted) may graduate under the provisions of the catalog in effect on the date of entry, or choose the requirements of a subsequently revised issue. A student who is not in continuous attendance must graduate under provisions of the catalog in effect on the last re-entry date, or a subsequent issue. Work Based Learning Work based learning education is designed to enable students to earn college credit for working on a job that is a learning experience and that is related to the curriculum in which they are enrolled. The on-the-job training is a vital component to the total learning experience, supplementing theory learned in the classroom. Job sites become laboratories where classroom concepts can be utilized and tested. Work based learning education is open to students in certain programs. College personnel will assist the student in securing a job that meets the criteria for eligibility. A student may also use the job in which he/she is presently employed if this job meets specified criteria. Numerous advantages accrue from such an approach to learning: career direction and financial assistance for participating students, a source of manpower for employers, and 30 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 an avenue to better relate the College to the community. A student may earn work based learning credit according to approved curriculum standards for his/her curriculum. Students should check with their advisor and/or the work based learning education coordinator for information on those guidelines. Course Substitution Students may substitute comparable higher level general education courses in A.A.S. degree programs if the faculty advisor and placement tests indicate success potential. Students desiring to substitute higher level general education courses should inform their advisor at the time of registration. Substitution of one course for another may be considered when the action is in the best interest of the student and the substitution supports the educational goals and objectives of the student. Course substitutions must be approved by the lead instructor, Dean, and Vice President of Academics. Credit Hour Load Policy Students registering for more than 21 credit hours (more than 16 credit hours for summer term) must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and the permission of their advisor and the Vice President of Academics. Any student enrolled in two or more colleges concurrently during a semester shall give each college complete enrollment information including the name of each college enrolled, the number of credit hours taken, the class schedules, and other relevant information. Any student who exceeds 21 credit hours during a semester without prior approval of the home college or fails to give complete and accurate enrollment information shall be prohibited from taking courses at any community college for one academic year. Repeating Course Work A student who has previously passed a curriculum course with a grade of C or better may repeat that course once within five years. Additional repeats of courses must be approved by the appropriate chairperson and the Vice President of Academics. No course may be counted more than once in determining the total number of semester hour credit for graduation. In all cases of repeated courses, the final grade becomes the grade for the course. Any required course in which an F is received must be repeated and passed before the student can graduate. 31 Academics Volume 36 Advanced_Standing Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Advanced Standing Transfer Credit from Other Institutions All requests for transfer credit should be made before enrolling at Beaufort County Community College. All students desiring to have credits transferred from another post-secondary institution to Beaufort County Community College must submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office. Transcripts from other post-secondary institutions should be submitted no later than six weeks into the term in which they are enrolled. Only those courses with a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer credit and must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the course(s) within the curriculum that the student is entering. Transcripts from regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed and transfer credit recommended by the appropriate faculty. The decision as to whether any transfer credit will be allowed, and if so, how much transfer credit will be allowed and how such transfer credit will be applied, are discretionary on the part of the College. In order to obtain transfer credit evaluations, the student must supply the College with the appropriate transcripts as well as course descriptions or catalogs if the College requests them. The transcript will then be evaluated by the faculty and Vice President of Academics. Upon completion of the process, the student will be provided with a copy of the evaluation. Any transfer student who possess an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college will have satisfied the General Education and student success/orientation requirements for all programs of study. Credit by Examination Under certain conditions, a student may be awarded credit by taking a series of departmental proficiency examinations and/or standardized tests in a particular subject area. Applications for credit by examination should be completed at least two weeks prior to the test administration. A student is eligible to take only one examination per course. A student seeking credit by examination must follow this procedure: 1. Make application for Credit by Examination, giving evidence of adequate preparation for the examination. (Use Request for Special Examination form). 2. Obtain approval of instructor and Dean. 3. Register and pay fees for the course. 4. Take the examination within the first two weeks of the semester. The course number, the number of credit hours, and the grade CE (credit by examination) will be entered on the student’s record. Tuition paid for a challenged course is non-refundable. A student who has registered for a course (including for audit) and has been a member 32 Academics Volume 36 Advanced_Standing Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 of the class for more than two weeks will no longer be eligible for credit by examination for that course. Military Credit The College grants credit where applicable for military service schools in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Recommended credit must be consistent with the requirements and objectives of a curriculum in order to be granted. Students wishing to have military school records evaluated for credit should contact the Admissions Department to determine the appropriate military document required. Upon receipt of the required document, Admissions will forward the information to the appropriate faculty for evaluation. Questions concerning credit for military schools should be directed to the Admissions Office. Any student who has completed Basic Training may present certification by DD 214 or DD 295 and receive credit for HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness and PED 111 Physical Fitness. Certification must be presented to the Vice President of Academics. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit CLEP is a program that offers the student the opportunity to earn college credit for knowledge acquired outside the conventional classroom. College-level competency may have been acquired through personal reading, formal study, job experience, non- credit course work, television-taped courses, correspondence courses, military training, adult courses, and advanced studies in high school. Contact the Admissions Office for information regarding the CLEP Testing Program. Advanced Placement (AP) Credit The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) sponsors an advanced placement program that enables high school students to complete college-level courses while still in high school, to demonstrate college-level achievement through examinations, and to receive college course credit when they matriculate to an institution of higher education. The CEEB examinations are offered in the high schools by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Questions concerning score requirements and credit should be directed to the Registrar. Tech Prep Advanced Placement Graduates of school systems which have current Tech Prep Articulation agreements with Beaufort County Community College are eligible to apply for advanced placement upon the recommendations of their high school instructors. Details concerning specific requirements are available from counselors at the high school or the Office of Admissions at Beaufort County Community College. 33 Student Services Volume 36 Change _in_Course_Study Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Change in Course Study Students who wish to change their program of study must complete appropriate forms from the Registrar’s Office and will be effective the following semester. The dean of the receiving division has the prerogative to stipulate conditions for approving change. These will be communicated to the student and Vice President of Student Services. 34 Student Services Volume 36 Withdrawal_from_the_College Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Withdrawal from the College Prior to the published last date to withdraw without penalty, a student may withdraw from school and receive the grade of W for courses in which he/she is enrolled. After that date, a student withdrawing from school shall receive a grade of F for all classes unless, in the judgment of the student’s instructors and academic advisor, the need to withdraw was caused by circumstances beyond the student’s control. 35 Volume 36 Drop_Add_Withdrawal_Procedure Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Drop/Add/Withdrawal Procedure Courses may be added and dropped only during the period designated in the College calendar. Students who need to add or drop a course or to withdraw completely from the College should secure a drop/add/withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office or website. Students who withdraw from a class after the census date and before or on the withdrawal date will receive a grade of W and will not be eligible for a refund. Students who do not complete a class and do not officially withdraw will receive a grade of F for the class. Students are responsible for initiating the withdrawal process. Students who register early for classes requiring pre-requisites must drop those classes if they do not meet the pre-requisites (i.e. students must pass BIO168 in order to remain in BIO169). To add or drop a course: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the drop/add form. 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form (last day of attendance required for drop). 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor, or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the Financial Aid Office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to forward copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. To withdraw from course after the drop/add period: I. Student initiated withdrawal: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. http://www.beaufortccc.edu/stdserve/registrars/forms.htm 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the financial aid office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. II. Instructor initiated administrative withdrawal: The instructor must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 36 Volume 36 Drop_Add_Withdrawal_Procedure Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 4. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. To withdraw from an online course after the drop/add period: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Student must email the instructor the following information: Student’s full name Student ID# Course code and section# Reason for withdrawing from the course Request last day of attendance 3. Attach instructor email response to completed withdrawal form and return to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. To withdraw from school, The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the financial aid office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office, Blackboard Administrator and Business Office. 7. Settle outstanding debt (i.e. tuition, bookstore, library, parking, laptops, calculators, etc.) *The Registrar’s Office will notify all instructors as necessary when a student drops a course or withdraws from school. *A student may not drop a class after the published last day to drop without academic penalty for reasons other than those of documented medical or other emergency. The student must also obtain the permission of both the academic advisor and appropriate course instructor(s). Approved by Senior Staff 3/9/15 37 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Probation_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Probation Policy The policy governing academic performance at Beaufort County Community College is intended to assist the student in successfully completing a chosen program of study. Since a 2.00 grade point average is required for graduation in all programs, a student is expected to maintain this average in order to be considered in good academic standing. Any student who falls below the graduation requirements of a 2.00 grade point average will be required to have periodic counseling. A period of adjustment is sometimes necessary for entering students. In recognition of this adjustment period, the following scale will be used to determine satisfactory progress toward an acceptable academic standing: Hours Attempted in Program Grade Point Average 0-12 1.00 13-24 1.50 25-36 1.75 37 and above 2.00 Any student who fails to achieve the necessary grade point average as prescribed above will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. During the drop-add period, the student will meet with his/her faculty advisor and a counselor to review the student’s program of study. The faculty advisor and a counselor will recommend a reduced course load, remedial work, or a solution in keeping with the problem which caused the academic deficiency. Students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to the prescribed average at the end of the semester of academic probation will be asked to leave the College for one semester, register as a part-time student, and/or change to an alternate curriculum. A change to an alternate curriculum requires the approval of the Office of Student Services and the chairperson of the division to which the student is transferring. Some curriculums and students receiving financial aid require academic standards in addition to the above. The standards are published and distributed to students upon entry into that curriculum. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with written policy. Grade (quality) point calculations for probation are made at the end of each semester and each summer term. A student shall be placed on academic probation if the minimum academic requirements are not met. 38 Student Services Volume 36 Attendance_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, and shop sessions. They have full responsibility for accounting to their instructors for absences. Instructors have authority to drop students who have missed 10% of the classes as well as the authority to determine whether students shall be reinstated. Instructors may exercise this authority by submitting a drop form to the registrar's office. Attendance for distance learning students is calculated according to required assignments and a specified level of contact as determined by the instructor. Board Approved 08-07-2012 Religious Observance Beaufort County Community College shall authorize two excused absences each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student. BCCC requires that the student provide written notice of the request for an excused absence a minimum of one week prior to the religious observance absence. The student shall work with the instructor and be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance. 39 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Classification Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Classification Full-time Student One who is registered for 12 or more credit hours (9 hours during summer). Part-time Student One who is registered for less than 12 credit hours (6 hours during summer). Special Student Any student who is not seeking a certificate, diploma, or degree. This classification includes those who audit. Freshman One who has completed less than 33 credit hours in a two–year program or one who is enrolled in a one-year program Sophomore One who has completed 33 or more credit hours in a two–year program. 40 Student Services Volume 36 Licensing_of_Graduates Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Licensing of Graduates Beaufort County Community College is an educational institution and assumes no responsibility for the licensing of its graduates. Students convicted of a felony or any other crimes involving moral turpitude may not be recognized by the proper licensing agency. 41 Student Services Volume 36 Graduation_Requirements Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Requirements Students must apply for graduation one semester prior to the semester in which they expect to complete their work. Application must be made through the Registrar’s Office. In order to be eligible for graduation, a student must complete all prescribed courses for the curriculum. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00. Grade point averages are calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Courses used in this calculation are those completed at Beaufort County Community College that are listed in the student’s curriculum outline as minimum requirements and additional courses/substitutions approved by the appropriate lead instructor, Dean, and Vice President of Academics. Students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of hours required for a degree, diploma, or certificate in residence at Beaufort County Community College. In order to graduate, each student must fulfill all financial obligations to the College, including graduation fees. Graduation fees must be paid prior to graduation. Usage of Standard English BCCC places value in recognizing and preserving communication styles that reflect the unique heritage of the people in this region, state, and nation. In the competitive job market, however, business and industry have repeatedly stressed the fact that Standard English will be required in communications. Because the primary mission of the College is to prepare students for careers and career changes, it is imperative that the use of Standard English be required in each of its programs. The Standard English that is taught in English classes must be reinforced in all courses taught throughout the institution. 42 Academics Volume 36 Developmental_Education Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Developmental Education The purpose of developmental education is to support the open door policy of Beaufort County Community College by providing a comprehensive education program with a commitment to excellence, a positive learning environment for a diverse population, opportunities for adults to master basic skills, and opportunities and services to enrich the quality of community life. The main objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to attain their personal, academic, and career goals. Courses provide students with special assistance in English, reading, study skills, and personal development. Integrated Reading and Writing courses are recommended based on placement test scores. Developmental courses are in addition to curriculum graduation requirements. Students needing two or more developmental courses are also advised to take ACA 118, College Study Skills, in lieu of ACA 111, College Student Success. College Study Skills Courses: DRE 096 Integrated Reading and Writing I DRE 097 Integrated Reading and Writing II DRE 098 Integrated Reading and Writing III Orientation ACA 118, College Study Skills Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) is available to students enrolled in related developmental or curriculum courses. Students are referred on an individual basis for assistance and/or additional practice in specified areas. The LEC consists of two major components: • Instructional Assistance and Tutoring in English, reading, mathematics, and study skills • Assistance with the use of Technology for course-related objectives. The coordinator of the LEC is available throughout the day to offer additional instructional time in grammar, writing, reading, and study skills. Tutors are available to work individually with students enrolled in Developmental Reading and English (DRE) courses, and mathematics instructors are available on a limited basis each day. Assistance with technology is available during all hours of operation. The coordinator or LEC assistant may work with students who need additional direction in accessing distance learning, in working with desktop applications, or in using online tutorial software. The Learning Enhancement Center is located in Building 3, Room 122, and the phone number is 252-940-6338. 43 Academics Volume 36 Prerequisite_Procedures Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Prerequisite Procedures Beaufort County Community College adheres to the prerequisite/corequisite requirements of the North Carolina Community College System’s Combined Course Library (CCL). The college also requires students to meet any locally added prerequisite/corequisite requirements. Exceptions to these requirements may be allowed in the following circumstances: A. Developmental prerequisites for curriculum level courses may be waived if: 1. A student receives transfer credit for appropriate developmental course work. 2. A student receives transfer credit for ENG 111 and or the first required curriculum mathematics course. 3. A student provides documentation of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing scores of 500 or greater on the SAT*. 4. A student provides documentation of an ACT* reading score of 20 or English score of 18 and Math score of 22 or higher. 5. A student holds an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction. B. A student who believes he/she possesses the appropriate knowledge and skills to be successful in a course may request a waiver of the prerequisite by completing the Prerequisite Waiver Request form and presenting it to his/her advisor. If the advisor concurs, the advisor must sign the form and document the rationale for granting the waiver. The student should present the pink copy of the Prerequisite Waiver Request to the course instructor. The advisor should distribute the remaining copies of the Waiver Request as detailed on the form. The decisions of the advisor are final for all prerequisite waiver requests. (10-22-12) * Scores are valid for 5 years. 44 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Enhancement_Center Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 LEARNING ENHANCEMENT CENTER The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), located in Bld. 3, room 122, provides BCCC students with tutoring services in multiple disciplines, especially writing/reading and mathematics. In addition, if students need assistance with classroom technology, they can find that assistance in the LEC. Trained tutors will conduct one-one assistance for any student. Students can schedule as many conferences as they need to improve their classroom performance in multiple disciplines. All BCCC students are encouraged to take advantage of the services of the LEC. The LEC also provides faculty assistance in the design and assessment of instruction. For example, if any instructor needs assistance to integrate and assess critical thinking into classroom instruction, the LEC will provide that assistance. It will also assist faculty with the integration and assessment of writing/reading and computational skills as a component of classroom instruction. This assistance can be provided to individual faculty or to groups of faculty. A simple question asked by an instructor will assist the LEC to prepare staff development, and will assist instructors because their questions will be answered. Faculty benefit, the LEC benefits, and, most of all, BCCC students will benefit from enhanced instruction. The LEC is, as the name states, a “center” for all students and all faculty to enhance the learning that occurs daily in BCCC classrooms. 45 Student Services Volume 36 Placement_Testing Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Placement Testing 1. Placement testing is mandatory for all students taking curriculum level courses with a developmental prerequisite. Placement testing may be waived under the following conditions: The student receives transfer credit for appropriate developmental course work. The student receives transfer credit for ENG 111 and the first required curriculum mathematics course. SAT Critical Reading or SAT Writing Score of 500 or ACT Reading score of 22 or ACT English score of 18 waives English and Reading Placement test requirements. SAT Math Score of 500 or ACT Math score of 22 waives Math Placement test requirement. The student holds an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction. 2. Placement test, SAT, and ACT scores are valid for five (5) years from the date of the test. 3. Students may test twice within a calendar year on all or part of the placement tests. 46 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and from that system to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The CAA was developed jointly by faculty and administrators of the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina based on the proposed transfer plan approved by both governing boards in February 1996. The CAA applies to all North Carolina community colleges and all constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The general education core transfer component described in the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs is included in the CAA. The associate in arts and associate in science degree programs in the North Carolina Community College System require a total of 64-65 semester hour credit for graduation. Within the overall total, the community college system and the university have developed a general education core transfer component. This curriculum reflects the distribution of discipline areas commonly included in institution-wide, lower division, general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree. The general education transfer core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. The general education core transfer component, if completed successfully by a student with a grade of C or better in each course, shall be portable and transferable as a block across the North Carolina Community College System and from that system to UNC institutions, whether or not the transferring student has earned the associate degree. Transfer of Graduates of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Programs in the Community College System The CAA may enable North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts and associate in science degree programs to transfer to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina with junior status. To be considered for junior status at one of the UNC institutions, community college transfer students must meet the same requirements set for native students in that university with respect to such things as grade point average and credit hours accumulated. Community college graduates of associate in arts and science degree programs who have completed the general education transfer core will be considered to have fulfilled the institution-wide, lower division, general education requirements of the receiving institution. Community college graduates of these programs will normally receive 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Under special circumstances, a university may choose to accept additional credit hours. 47 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Admission to a university will not constitute admission to a professional school or a specific program. Requirements for admission to some major programs may require additional specialty courses beyond the general education transfer core course taken at the community college. Students entering such programs may need more than two academic years of course work to complete the baccalaureate degree, depending on requirements of the program. Transfer of General Education Core Courses for Non-graduates Upon admission to another public two-year institution or to a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, students who have completed the general education core with the proper distribution of hours, but who have not completed the associate degree, will be considered to have fulfilled the institution-wide, lower-division, general education requirements of the receiving institution. To be eligible for inclusion in this policy, a student must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of transfer and a grade of C or better on all general education core courses. Upon transfer at the sophomore level, a non-graduate who has completed the general education core should be advised at the university to take pre-major or cognate courses based on the chosen major. The transcripts of students who transfer before completing the general education core will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the receiving universities. Transfer of Associate in Applied Science Degree Course Credits Upon admission to another public two-year institution or to a public university, a community college student who was enrolled in an associate in applied science degree program and who completed all or part of the general education transfer core will receive credit for those general education courses which have been satisfactorily completed with a grade of C or better. 48 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Private Institutions Endorsing the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement To date, the eighteen private colleges and universities that have agreed to participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the North Carolina Community College System are: Barber-Scotia College Livingstone College Barton College Louisburg College Belmont Abbey College Mars Hill College Bennett College Mount Olive College Brevard College Pfeiffer University Campbell University Queens College Catawba College St. Andrews College Chowan College Warren Wilson College Johnson C. Smith University Wingate University 49 Student Services Volume 36 Registration_Student_Services Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Services Registration Beaufort County Community College offers two semesters and one summer term of work during each school year. Students must register at the beginning of each semester in which they plan to attend. Registration dates for each semester are announced (refer to academic calendar). Registration is permitted only on announced registration days except in programs which operate under open registration. Registration is normally held several weeks before the semester begins. Registration allows the students and the advisors to evaluate progress and plan the courses to be taken during the following semester. Any student who has overdue library materials or who is delinquent in the payment of any fees, fines, or other obligations to the College will not be permitted to complete the registration process until the student has satisfactorily resolved the situation. Late Registration A student may register after the registration period if the following conditions exist: 1. The class is not canceled or closed. 2. The new student who has not previously attended the College has completed all admission procedures. 3. The class is noted as having open registration. 4. The instructor gives permission. 50 Student Services Volume 36 Counseling_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Counseling Service The counseling service provides professional assistance to all curriculum and continuing education students. Counselors are available each workday and Monday through Thursday evenings by appointment to assist students in assessing and understanding their abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personal characteristics. The counselors are informed of current employment trends and have information available concerning job opportunities in order that students may make more informed career decisions. As the career direction is determined, the counselors are able to assist students in understanding programs of study which will facilitate the achievement of long-range goals. The counselors specialize in the areas of financial assistance, career planning and placement, admissions and assessment, academics, and personal concerns. 51 Student Services Volume 36 Services_for_Students_with_Special_Needs Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Services for Students with Special Needs Beaufort County Community College has a Special Populations Coordinator (SPC) available on a full-time basis to provide consulting and planning strategies for students who have documented special needs. The SPC will coordinate special services such as interpreters for the hearing impaired, note takers, auxiliary aids, testing modifications, and academic planning. A written plan with strategies for students to share with instructors will be developed. Students who feel that they are in need of these services should make an appointment and bring a copy of current psychological testing (usually from school records). The office is located in Building 9, Room 927A or call 252-940-6356. 52 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Advising Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Advising The Vice President of Student Services will appoint faculty advisors in conjunction with the Dean. Changes in assignments may be made when (1) the advisee or advisor requests a change through the Dean or counselor; (2) the advisor leaves the College; or (3) the student changes curriculums. The Office of Student Services will provide placement test scores, when applicable, and other pertinent information to advisors. 53 Student Services Volume 36 Testing_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Testing Service The counselors are professionally qualified to administer and interpret a variety of tests. These tests are administered and interpreted to students as the need arises during the counseling or admission process. 54 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Records_and_Privacy_Rights Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Records and Privacy Rights The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (PL 93-380), commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment, sets forth requirements governing the protection of student privacy. To comply with and promote the intent of the Act, the College has adopted the following: Student records are maintained for academic purposes. The materials therein allow the College to validate a student’s academic performance. Therefore, the records are at the disposal of the student, faculty advisor, and the personnel responsible for the maintenance of those records. Other College staff are not allowed access to records without reason. Non-College personnel must have the student’s written permission to review a student’s record. Student directory information may be released without the student’s written consent. This directory information includes: name, address, email address, I.D., photo, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in Beaufort County Community College activities, dates of attendance at Beaufort County Community College, degrees, certificates and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended. If you do not want your directory information released, you must complete a form requesting it not be released and file the form with the Registrar. All records are generated in response to student needs. Students have access to their records upon written request. Records commonly maintained are in the student’s permanent file, a financial aid file, and an admissions file. All are located in the Office of Student Services. Students desiring a detailed explanation of the General Education Act, Section 438 should refer to the Federal Register Part II, published Monday, April 11, 1988. Copies are available in the library and the Office of Student Services. 55 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Education_Statement_of_Privacy Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Education Statement of Privacy Beaufort County Community College is committed to protecting your privacy through technology that gives you a powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to Beaufort County Community College’s website, and governs data collection and use at all Beaufort County Community College sites and services. Please read the complete Statement of Privacy to learn additional details about how some of these sites and services protect your personal information. Personal Information Beaufort County Community College will not disclose your personal information, except as required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Beaufort County Community College; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Beaufort County Community College or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Beaufort County, its website, or the public. Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a Student’s academic and financial files at Beaufort County Community College will not be released to any third party without the written consent of the student. Use of Cookies Cookies may be used to identify a user, and they may be used to track individual preferences and other information about a web user. Blackboard products use this technology to provide secure learning experiences, track usage and manage application performance. Beaufort County Community College will not use cookies to run programs. Content and tools used in conjunction with Blackboard products may install additional cookies on your computer. This third party content may include cookies from the content issuer. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. Beaufort County Community College therefore has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. For your protection, Beaufort County Community College suggests you review the privacy and security policies of the company websites for each link. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to experience fully the interactive features of Blackboard or other websites you visit. Links to Other Websites Beaufort County Community College provides links to other websites that may be useful for our students and/or customers. Beaufort County Community College cannot make any guarantee regarding the linked sites, their content or their security. For your protection, Beaufort County Community College suggests that you review the privacy and security policies of the company websites for each link. 56 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Education_Statement_of_Privacy Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Security of your Personal Information Beaufort County Community College secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Beaufort County Community College secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled environment protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. These measures include Secure Socket Layer (SSL) software during the transmission of your information, which encrypts this data. However, we cannot guarantee that your submissions to our website, any content residing on our servers, or any transmissions from our server will be completely secure. Blackboard, email and the campus network can only be accessed in accordance with the current BCCC login procedure. All Students must use the BCCC’s naming convention. Changes to this Statement Beaufort County Community College may occasionally update this Statement of Privacy, and encourages you to review this Statement periodically to remain informed of how Beaufort County Community College is protecting your information. 57 Volume 36 Distance_Education_Student_Complaints_Procedure Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Education Student Complaints Procedure Student Rights and Due Process In cases of student grievance or disciplinary matters, where it is impractical for a distance education student to appear in person to be heard, to afford the student due process and expedient resolve of issues, special accommodations may be made such as: written statements, telephone conferences, electronic mail, video tape, video conference, or similar means of communication. Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Distance learning students should contact state and federal agencies if they have complaints regarding accreditation or licensing issues. Beaufort County Community College is working to achieve compliance as established in HEOA 600.9 (c). If an institution is offering post-secondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering post-secondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary [of Education] the State's approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002). Individuals having questions may contact the Vice President of Student Services at 940- 6417. 58 Academics Volume 36 BCCC_Computer_Use _Guidelines_for_Students Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Computer Use Guidelines for Students/Patrons Individuals shall not create, display, transmit or make accessible any threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying or harassing language and/or material, including broadcasting unsolicited messages and sending unwanted mail. The primary purpose of the Internet connection on the BCCC campus is to support research, education, and life-long learning. The use of the Internet access provided by BCCC for illegal, actionable, or criminal purposes are prohibited. The use of the Internet for product advertisement, commercial activities, or political lobbying is also prohibited. BCCC shall not be liable for any damages of any kind, including consequential or incidental damages, arising from submission, installation, maintenance, transmission, copying, modification, distribution or any use of any materials via the Internet. The College affirms the rights and responsibility of parents of underage children to determine and monitor children’s use of materials and resources accessible on the Internet. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Users are not to tamper with computer hardware or software configurations. Students are not to copy, install, or save anything to the hard disk of a PC without approval. Any unauthorized copies are subject to periodic deletion. Malicious actions are subject to criminal and/or civil prosecution regardless of the official status of the offender. Compliance with all copyright laws is mandatory. The user is responsible for being aware of the licensing restrictions. Individuals shall not monopolize or misuse system resources. Computer users shall not intentionally interfere with the normal operation of the computer network. Individuals shall not engage in activities that damage or disrupt hardware or communication such as virus propagation, wasting system resources, and overloading networks with excessive data. Individuals are responsible for the proper use of their accounts. Children are not permitted in computer labs unless enrolled in a Continuing Education computer class. All users who utilize the College’s computing and information resources must do so responsibly, respecting the integrity of the College, as well as, the integrity of the physical facilities. Users must respect the privacy and usage privileges of others. 59 Academics Volume 36 BCCC_Computer_Use _Guidelines_for_Students Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Food and drinks are not allowed in computer labs. Users do not have an expectation of privacy regarding their use of the computing resources, and by accessing and using the College’s computing resources, users expressly consent to such monitoring, access, and use by the College. Failure to follow this policy may result in the suspension or revocation of computer privileges and/or other College disciplinary action. 60 Student Services Volume 36 Transfer_to_Senior_Institutions Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Transfer to Senior Institutions Beaufort County Community College offers college transfer programs and selected technical programs with transferability to senior institutions. The student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university will receive assistance from his/her faculty advisor and/or counselor in planning a transfer program; however, it is the responsibility of the student to become acquainted with the courses and credits that will transfer to the receiving institution. The acceptance of individual courses from Beaufort County Community College is determined solely by the institution to which the student plans to transfer. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (see page 26) addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The student who wishes to transfer should follow these steps: 1. Make an early decision as to which institution to attend and contact the Admissions Office of that institution for recommendations concerning transferable courses. 2. Obtain a current copy of the catalog of the receiving institution and become familiar with the entrance requirements. 3. Meet with a faculty advisor and/or counselor at Beaufort County Community College to discuss transfer plans. 4. One or two semesters before time of transfer, check to see that all necessary steps are being taken to complete the transfer process. By following these steps, the student should have little or no difficulty in completing the transfer process. 61 Student Services Volume 36 Transcripts Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Transcripts Students may obtain copies of their transcript upon written request to the Registrar’s Office. Transcripts will be released to other colleges, agencies, or employers only with written authorization of the student within 48 hours of request, excluding registration and end of semester processing. All transcripts are $2.00. 62 Student Services Volume 36 Grade_Reports Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Grade Reports A report of grades is sent to the student at his/her permanent home address as soon as they are determined at the end of each semester or summer term. 63 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Support_Services_Program Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Support Services Program Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO program. The program provides opportunities for academic development, assists with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. SSS helps to enrich the student’s regular program of study with the following services: Counseling (academic, personal, and vocational) Assistance with basic skills Tutoring (peer tutors and academic specialists) College transfer assistance Study skills and personal development workshops Cultural enrichment activities Leadership development Assistance with seeking financial aid Loaner program for educational assistance tools Financial literacy information These services are available at no cost to students who are accepted by the College and meet the eligibility requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information and a program application may be obtained from the Student Support Services Department in Building 1, Room 120 and Building 9, Rooms 923 and 924. 64 Student Services Volume 36 Career_Center Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Career Center The Career Center assists students and graduates in finding meaningful employment within the service area of the College and throughout the state. In addition, the Career Center serves the local business and industrial community through a referral service for part-time and full-time positions. All students are encouraged to seek guidance on problems of employment and career planning. There is no charge for any of the services of the Career Center. The Center is located in Building 9, Room 920 and the phone number is 252-940-6353. 65 Student Services Volume 36 Graduation_Exercises Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Exercises Graduation exercises are held once a year (see calendar). Students should be present at graduation. If it is impossible for a student to be present, the student should request (in writing) graduation in absentia. Such requests should be made to the Vice President of Student Services at least ten days prior to graduation. 66 Student Services Volume 36 Housing Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Housing The College does not provide housing facilities for students. The Office of Student Services will provide a list of local apartment rental agencies. 67 Volume 36 Health1 Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Health Beaufort County Community College provides no health services other than first aid. Emergency treatment is available at Vidant Beaufort County Hospital. First Aid Stations are located in the following areas: Building 1 Room 118 & switchboard Building 2 Suite 111 Building 3 Room 111 (copier room) Building 4 Room 101 Building 5 Learning Resources Center (main desk) Building 6 Maintenance Shop (non-academic and non-instructional) Building 7 Room 700 (wall to right of entrance door) Building 8 Room 804 Building 8A South Classroom Building 9 Room 918 Building 10 Room 18 (Breakroom) Building 11 Room 1105 (Conference Room) Building 12 Room 1221 (Entrance to Faculty Suite) For additional sites or information, contact the Office of Student Services. 68 Volume 36 Health1 Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 69 General Volume 36 Communicable_Disease_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Communicable Disease Policy 1. Persons infected with communicable diseases shall not be excluded 2. from enrollment or employment, or restricted in their access to the college’s services or facilities unless medically-based judgments in individual cases establish that exclusion or restriction is necessary for the welfare of the individual or the welfare of other members of the institution. 3. Persons who know that they are infected with a communicable disease are urged to share that information, on a confidential basis, with the Vice President of Student Services, so that the institution can respond appropriately to their health and educational needs. 4. Persons who know, or have reasonable basis for believing, that they are infected are expected to seek expert advice about their health circumstances and are obligated, ethically and legally, to conduct themselves responsibly in accordance with such knowledge, for the protection of other members of the community. 5. Students in programs which require bodily contact when performing services must follow Standard Precautions. These programs include: ADN Associate Degree Nursing PN Practical Nursing MLT Medical Laboratory Technology NA Nursing Assistant EMT Emergency Medical Technician COS Cosmetology Students in the above curriculums are required to receive the hepatitis vaccine series or sign a declination form which will be kept in the student’s record. Additional communicable disease screening and vaccines are required for the ADN, PN, and MLT programs. Note – Communicable diseases may include, but are not limited to: Chicken Pox, Hepatitis, Measles, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Mononucleosis, Whooping Cough, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), AIDS-Related Complex, Zero-positive to AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases 70 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Center_and_Food_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Center and Food Service The Student Center is located in the Student Services/Science Building (Building 9). It offers TV and other activities. A food service facility is located in Building 5. 71 Academics Volume 36 Awards Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Awards Each year at the Graduate Recognition Ceremony those students who have outstanding achievements in the areas of scholarship, service to the school and community, and extracurricular activities are recognized. The following areas of achievement are recognized at the graduation ceremony: 1. Highest academic average in a degree program 2. Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges” National award for outstanding students 72 Academics Volume 36 All_As_and_Deans_List Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 All A’s and Dean’s List Beaufort County Community College encourages academic excellence by publicly recognizing those students who excel in their curriculum requirements. Full-time students who achieve a 4.00 grade point average for the semester are placed on the All A’s List for that semester. All full-time students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 Grade point average with no grade lower than a C are placed on the Dean’s List. Students who receive an incomplete are not eligible for either the All A’s List or the Dean’s List. The All A’s List and the Dean’s List are mailed to area newspapers at the end of each semester. 73 Student Services Volume 36 Change_of_Name_or_Address Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Change of Name or Address Students are responsible for notifying the Registrar’s Office immediately of any change of name or address. 74 Student Services Volume 36 Guided_Tours Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Guided Tours Visitors are always welcome to the Beaufort County Community College campus. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Interested persons should contact the Office of Admissions. 75 Student Services Volume 36 Information_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Information Service Information pertaining to occupations, educational opportunities, and social issues is available in the library and the Office of Student Services. 76 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Activities Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Activities Student Government Association The Student Government Association provides an organized avenue of student involvement in the College. The SGA implements and plans activities that provide students with social and service projects, which interest them. Each curriculum/club elects or selects representatives to serve in the SGA. Officers are elected by the student body in a general election during spring semester. An advisor, appointed by the Vice President of Student Services, serves as a representative of the administration and as a liaison for the SGA and the administration. 77 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 1 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 SGA Constitution Beaufort County Community College Student Government Association Constitution Preamble We, the students of Beaufort County Community College, in order to foster a spirit of cooperation among students, staff, and faculty; to coordinate and regulate student activities; to maintain a high standard for the college by upholding high standards of personal conduct; to promote and encourage activities for the best interests of the college; and to develop good citizens through experience in government; do hereby establish this constitution for the Student Government of Beaufort County Community College. Article I — Name This organization shall be named the Student Government Association of Beaufort County Community College. The membership shall consist of all enrolled curriculum students. Article II — Purpose The purpose of the Student Government Association shall be to promote good citizenship throughout the college. To plan and initiate, with the advice of the SGA Advisor, activities sponsored by the Student Government Association. It shall be the purpose of this organization also to stimulate interest in college life both on campus and in the community. Article III — Membership The Student Government Association shall be composed of seven executive council members, one representative, and an alternate from each club/organization recognized or chartered by the SGA. One representative and an alternate from each curriculum are members, too. The faculty head from each curriculum shall submit the names of the representatives to the SGA Advisor by the second full week of classes in the fall semester. It is up to the faculty head to notify the SGA Advisor of any changes. Article IV — Membership Qualifications of the Student Government Association Section I. Qualifications for all Executive Council Officers In order for a student to hold an Executive Office in the SGA, he/she must maintain a 2.5 grade point average each semester and maintain full-time status. Freshman representatives must be full-time students and have a 2.5 overall grade point average at the end of fall semester. 78 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 2 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Section II. Qualifications for Club or Curriculum Representatives Each club or curriculum representative who is a returning representative must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be a full-time student at the time of election, must maintain the GPA and full-time status during their tenure. Club representatives who are freshmen must have a minimum 2.5 GPA after fall semester and must maintain that minimum GPA and full-time status. Article V — Meetings Meeting of the Student Government Association may be called by the President at any time or upon request of the student body or by two-thirds of the Student Government Association. The number of meetings is not hereby specified; however, they shall be scheduled on the second and/or fourth Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 PM. The Student Government meeting shall be open to all students. Groups wishing to present business before the SGA should present a written notice of their business to the President or Secretary. This to be done by Thursday of the week before the meeting they wish to attend. The Secretary will then schedule said business on the agenda for the next meeting. Article VI — Officers Section I. Executive Council The Officers of the Student Government Association shall be as follows: President Treasurer Special Populations Chairperson Vice President Historian Secretary Parliamentarian Section II. The specific duties of the Executive Council officers shall be as follows: A. President- It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all SGA meetings and to appoint chairperson to various committees to provide cooperation between the student body and the SGA. The President shall also serve as a non-voting member on the Board of Trustees. B. Vice President – It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. He/she will supervise all elections and assist the President in fulfilling the executive functions of the SGA. C. Secretary – It shall be the duty of the Secretary to attend all meetings and to keep accurate minutes. He/she shall serve as Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary. The Secretary will also work with the SGA President to form their agenda for the next meeting. In addition, the secretary is required to have minutes typed and distributed to the executive officers and SGA expenditures of SGA advisor within four class days following each meeting. 79 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 3 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 D. Treasurer – It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to handle, with assistance of the SGA advisor, all financial affairs concerning the SGA. The Treasurer will report expenditures to the student body at each meeting as necessary. The SGA Advisor will sign all authorizations for the funds with the approval of the Vice President of Student Services. E. Parliamentarian – It shall be the duty of the Parliamentarian to maintain parliamentary order at the Student Government Association meetings. It shall be his/her responsibility to have a workable knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order. F. Historian - - It shall be the duty of the Historian to keep accurate records of all activities performed by the SGA. G. Special Populations Chairperson – It shall be the duty of the Special Populations Chairperson to represent the needs and concerns of student, and those who have special needs. Section III. Absences Any Executive Officer absent for two (2) or more consecutive meetings can be asked to resign. This decision will be made by the SGA Advisor and/or the Vice President of Student Services. Section IV. Election of Appointment Representatives The chartered clubs and organizations shall elect their representatives. The club advisor shall submit the names of the SGA representatives by the second week of classes in fall semester. Representatives will also be elected/selected by curriculum lead instructors to ensure representation from all students. The Representatives will meet the same qualification. Article VII — Committees Section I. The chairperson of standing committees shall be appointed by the President, with approval of the association. The committee members are appointed by the Chairperson of each committee. Section II. The Committee chairperson and committee members shall be appointed within one week of that committee forming. Article VIII — Temporary Appointments Chairpersons of various temporary committees necessary for only a short time shall be appointed by the President of the SGA, subject to the association’s approval. Chairpersons of temporary committees shall appoint the members of their committee from the student body. 80 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 4 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Article IX — Absences of Representatives Attendance at SGA meeting of designated representatives is required. If an appointee does not attend, the absence will be charged to the SGA representative. Any member absent for more than two (2) meetings per semester will be dismissed. The organization or curriculum advisor shall be notified of the dismissal within (2) class days and a new representative shall be appointed. Article X — Elections Section I. Election Procedure Elections for officers will take place the last Tuesday and Wednesday in April, spring semester. Requirements for office will be read at the March general meeting. Students from each club or curriculum will have an opportunity to run for SGA executive office. Students desiring to run have been enrolled the previous semester and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA from Beaufort County Community College. Letters of Intent to run for SGA office are turned in by the first Tuesday in April to the SGA Advisor. Election of SGA Executive Council will take place by vote of the student body the last Tuesday and Wednesday in April. The Vice-president will be responsible for elections. New officers are installed at the May general meeting. Any offices not filled are filled by a majority vote of SGA representatives and alternates at the first fall general meeting. Section II. Procedures for Replacement of President In the event the President, after being elected, cannot serve his/her term, the Vice- President shall become the President. Then one member of the SGA Executive Council will have the opportunity to move to the Vice-President position. Any member moving from Executive Council position to another will maintain their previous requirements until a replacement is found for their previous position. Section III. Procedures for replacement of any office in the Executive Council If any office in the Executive Council shall become vacant, other than that of the President, the position shall be filled by the Executive Council by a unanimous vote. If a unanimous vote is not achieved, an election will be held among the active Student Government Association members electing from the body an active member to office during the next meeting of the Student Government Association. Section IV. Temporary Replacements If any office in the Executive Council becomes vacant, then the advisor reserves the right to appoint a temporary replacement to the office until the office can be filled by a permanent replacement. 81 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 5 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Article XI — Tuition Assistance SGA officers may receive a stipend at the end of each semester they serve as executive officers if they participate in 90% of scheduled meetings and events. Officers must maintain full-time status and meet the academic requirements as stated in Article IV, Section I. Article XII — Amendments Amendments to the constitution may be proposed by members of the SGA or by ten (10) members of the student body. The proposed amendment shall be read at two (2) meetings of the SGA, with copies distributed to all members in attendance. The amendment shall be voted on after the second reading and will be ratified, if approved, by a two-thirds majority vote of the quorum present. SGA Constitution revised Spring, 2012 Adopted Fall, 2012 82 Student Services Volume 36 Publications Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Publications Student publications are encouraged and developed with assistance from advisors. For instance, Life on the Pamlico, a cultural journal, is published as a part of HUM 120. 83 Volume 36 Organizations Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 (Reminder: Check your student email for details) Organizations/Clubs @ BCCC Both the administration and the SGA encourage students to initiate and participate in any clubs which relate to their educational activities. Active clubs are as follows: 1. Student Government Association (SGA) Theresa Edwards-Building 9-918 @ 252-940-6217 All enrolled Curriculum students 2. Students Striving to Succeed Through Leadership (SSSL) Sandra Hunter-Building 1-120 @ 252-940-6487 TRIO participant 3. Beaufort County Association of Nursing Students (BCANS) Sherry Glover-Building 12-1225 @ 252-940-6265 BCANS Advisor Millie House-Building 12-1235 @ 252-940-6324 Freshman ADN Jeanne Martin-Building 12-1229 @ 252-940-6493 Senior ADN Aino Jackson-Building 12-1239 @ 252-940-6395 PN Class Must be enrolled in ADN/LPN Nursing Program 4. BCCC Automotive Car Club Bryan VanGyzen-Building 2-108B @ 252-940-6329 Richie Alligood-Building 2-108A @ 252-940-6371 Any student enrolled in the Automotive Technology that meets criteria 5. Cosmetology (Club Waves) Velma Worsley-Building11-04 @ 252-940-6230 Dora Scherer-Building 11-08 @ 252-940-6226 Any student enrolled in Cosmetology program 6. Gamma Beta Phi (GBP) Erica Schatz-Building 12-1223 @ 252-940-6425 Co-Advisor-Theresa Edwards-Building 9-918 @ 252-940-6217 By invitation only 7. Medical Lab Technology (MLT Club) Fashikie Smith- Building 12-1230 @ 252-940-6207 Any student enrolled in the MLT program 8. Gaming Club (Strategy U) Brian Miller-Building 2-132A @ 252-940-6308 See Brain Miller for details 9. Men Of Success (3MP) Michele Mayo-Building 9-910 @ 252-940-6233 Open to all minority males See Michele Mayo for details 10. Running Club (Gulls on the Run) Michele Mayo- Building 9-910 @ 252-940-6233 Open to BCCC Students/Faculty & Staff See Michele Mayo for details 84 Volume 36 Organizations Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 11.BCCC Study Abroad Program Suzanne Stotesbury- Building 3-107 @ 252-940-6339 See Suzanne Stotesbury for details 12.The Jeremiah 29 Club Brian Miller- Building 2-132A @ 252-940-6308 Open to BCCC/ECHS students See Brain Miller for details 13.BCCC’s LGBT Club Saundra Pinkham-Building 5-104F @ 252-940-6354 Marshall Hall-Building 5-005 @ 252-940-6310 Open to BCCC students See Saundra Pinkham or Marshall Hall for details 85 Student Services Volume 36 College_Standing_Committees Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 College Standing Committees Standing committees recommend policies and procedures that affect the institution and the students we serve. The committees are composed of faculty, staff, and students. Any student interested in serving on one of these committees should contact the Vice President of Student Services in Building 9. The standing committees include the following: In addition to student involvement in these committees, the Student Government Association president serves as a member of the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees (nonvoting). 86 Student Services Volume 36 Social_Life Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Social Life Social, cultural, and educational enrichment is provided throughout the year in a number of activities. Students who pay the activity fee are eligible to participate in these activities. 87 General Volume 36 Campus Watch Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Watch Campus Watch is a program designed to alert the campus community that a formal process for reporting crimes and safety hazards exists on campus. Individuals can report incidents to the Campus Police in person or by phone and remain anonymous if they desire. Students and employees have the option to notify and seek assistance from law enforcement and campus authorities of crimes and safety hazards that exist on campus. They may also choose not to report such crimes. Any person that believes that they are the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc. should contact Campus Police or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s office who will assist you and direct you to the appropriate entity for seeking judicial no-contact, restraining and protective orders 88 General Volume 36 College Colors Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 College Colors The official school colors are blue and white. 89 General Volume 36 Campus_Regulations Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Regulations Electronic Devices in Classroom Policy (Cell Phones, iPods, Bluetooth Headsets, etc.) All personal electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, Bluetooth headsets, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class. If there is a compelling reason why you must have access to your cell phone or other device during class, you must obtain prior permission from the instructor. Students who disregard this policy may be asked to leave the classroom, and continued abuse of this policy may lead to being dropped from the class. Children on Campus Minors under age sixteen (16), unless enrolled as BCCC students, must not be left unattended on campus at any time. Without prior authorization from a college administrator (i.e. Vice President or Director), minors under age sixteen (16) are not allowed in classrooms, labs, shops, or other instructional areas. This policy also applies to BCCC off-campus sites. Conduct Students enrolled in Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults. Failure to do so may result in expulsion. The campus police will make initial investigations of all non-academic breaches of proper conduct and violations of state, federal, and local law that jeopardize the academic mission of the College. All incidents will be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for review and disposal. Sanctions will be imposed on the student by the Vice President of Student Services if necessary. This does not exempt the student from facing criminal prosecution by the campus police for violations of law on campus property. The Vice President of Student Services will conduct a thorough investigation of all matters referred by the campus police as a result of information obtained in the initial investigation. The campus police will make initial investigations of the following prohibited acts: 1. Interruption of or interference with normal operations of the College, 2. Destruction, damage, or
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Full Text | Volume 36 Cover_Page Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Beaufort County Community College 5337 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC 27889 Telephone 252-946-6194 www.beaufortccc.edu Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Beaufort County Community College. Member of American Association of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System General Catalog 2015 - 2016 Volume 36 Last Update 10/14/2015 Refer to the BCCC website for the official and most current information. Go to www.beaufortccc.edu and click on Catalog. 1 Volume 36 Cover_Page Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Beaufort County Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Section 504 Institution, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the following: 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Mark Nelson Building 1, Room 208 252-940-6213 Affirmative Action Officer EmilyWoolard Building 1, Room 211 252-940-6204 Title IX Coordinator Crystal Ange Building 1, Room 101C 252-940-6216 Students may also contact the Vice President of Student Services. Specific institutional policies pertaining to alcohol and drug usage, communicable diseases, copyright (including computer software), sexual harassment, and smoking may be reviewed in the President’s Office and the Office of Student Services. Graduation/Completion rates are available in the Office of the Registrar. This catalog supersedes all previous catalogs. Information about programs, fees, and regulations contained in earlier issues is now obsolete. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Beaufort County Community College. The college reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, fees, and other matters of policy and procedure as and when deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might create for students. Though accurate at the time of publication, information is subject to change. Refer to the BCCC website for the most current information. Go to www.beaufortccc.edu and click on Catalog. Please contact college personnel if you have any questions. Portions of this catalog were written by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) staff. Revision History: Version Number: 36.0 Version Date: July 1, 2005, June 15, 2006, January 24, 2007, May 14, 2008, May 14, 2009, January 20, 2010, June 21, 2010, June 20, 2011, June 28, 2012, June 30, 2013, July 1, 2014, July 1, 2015 2 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Calendar Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 Summer Term 2015 March 31 to May 18, 2015 Summer Registration April 20, 2015 Bills Mailed May 18, 2015 100% Refund for Dropped Classes May 19, 2015 Term Begins May 25, 2015 Holiday May 26, 2015 Last Day for 75% Refund /Dropped Classes May 30, 2015 New Student Orientation Fall 2015 June 30, 2015 Last Day to OfficialWithdraw July 2, 2015 Holiday July 15, 2015 Semester Ends/Exams Fall Semester 2015 March 31 to August 17, 2015 Registration May 30, 2015 New Student Orientation June 25, 2015 New Student Orientation July 7, 2015 New Student Orientation July 7, 2015 Bills Mailed August 1, 2015 New Student Orientation August 12, 2015 New Student Orientation August 14, 2015 FacultyWork Day August 17, 2015 Registration August 17, 2015 100% Refund for Dropped Classes August 18, 2015 First Day of Class (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) August 27, 2015 Last Day for 75% Refund /Dropped Classes September 7, 2015 Holiday September 14 to October 19, 2015 Great 8 Registration October 14, 2015 First Day of Class for Great 8 October 14, 2015 FacutlyWorkday/No Classes November 10, 2015 FacultyWorkday/No Classes November 11, 2015 Holiday November 17, 2015 Last Day to OfficiallyWithdraw November 25-27, 2015 Student/Faculty Vacation December 16-18, 2015 Exams December 18, 2015 Last Day of Fall Classes December 21-Januray 1, 2016 Staff Student Faculty Vacation Revised 06/10/15 3 General Volume 36 General_Information Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 General Information History of Beaufort County Community College Beaufort County Community College began with the operation of a practical nursing program in 1949, under the direction of the State Vocational and Adult Education Department. From 1962 to 1968, the College operated as extension units of Pitt and Lenoir Community Colleges. In December, 1967, the College was officially chartered as Beaufort County Technical Institute. The vocational and technical programs of the College were complemented by a college parallel program which opened in 1968 in conjunction with East Carolina University. In 1979, community college status was granted, and since then, Beaufort County Community College has functioned as a comprehensive community college offering continuing education and awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Beaufort County Community College Vision Beaufort County Community College will continue to be an innovative community leader, providing an open door to the future through educational opportunity, economic development, and public service. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Mission Review Committee, 9-10-02, 9-22-04, 9-26-06, 9-30-08, 9-16-10, 1-22-13 BCCC Administrative Council, 9-25-02, 9-30-04, 9-27-06, 10-6-08, 9-29-10, 1-28-13 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-01-02, 10-05-04, 10-03-06, 10-05-10, 2-4-13 Mission Statement Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Mission Review Committee, 9-19-00, 9-10-02, 9-22-04, 9-26-06, 9-30-08, 9-16-10, 1-22-13 BCCC Administrative Council, 10-25-00, 9-25-02, 9-30-04, 9-27-06, 10-06-08, 9-29-10, 1-28-13 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-03-00, 10-01-02, 10-05-04, 10-03-06, 10-07-08, 10-05-10, 2-4-13 Strategic Directions Provide courses and support services for personal enrichment and lifelong learning centered around the community’s civic, economic, and cultural needs. Promote community awareness of programs and services through innovative and targeted marketing to increase enrollment, retention, and degree completion for underserved student populations. 4 General Volume 36 General_Information Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Dedicate resources to support and maintain a reliable, robust, secure infrastructure to capitalize on current and emerging technologies and promote excellence in the teaching and learning environment and all facets of the college. Support new and existing partnerships with employers, organizations, educational institutions, and economic development agencies to promote the College as a cost effective training resource. Collaborate with business and industry leaders to introduce cutting edge technologies and provide educational programs which meet the demand for employees with multiple certifications, educational achievements, and soft skills. Prepare students to succeed in a globally competitive work environment, recognizing the increased use of technology and multi-cultural awareness. Develop and promote curricula, programs, courses, and prior learning assessments that provide flexibility in entry, exit, and modality to meet the dynamic educational needs and interests of our diverse populations. Recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff who embrace technology and reflect the diversity of the community, and provide faculty and staff with a wide variety of professional development opportunities. Reviewed &/or Revised, and Approved: BCCC Senior Staff, 09-22-14 BCCC Board of Trustees, 10-07-14 5 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Curriculum Programs Associate Degree Programs Associate in Arts (A.A.) Associate in Science (A.S.) Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Agribusiness Technology Associate Degree Nursing Automotive Systems Technology Biotechnology Business Administration Computer Information Technology Computer Programming Construction Equipment Systems Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology General Occupational Technology Health and Fitness Science Human Services Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Office Administration OfficeAdministration Welding Technology Diploma Programs Applied Electrical Principles Applied Electronic Principles 6 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Equipment Systems Cosmetology Criminal Justice Dental Assisting Early Childhood Human Services Technology Machinist Practical Nursing Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nursing Assistant Pathway Transfer Core Diploma* Welding Technology *A college may award a diploma under the A10100 or A10400 for completion of the entire general education core as outlined. Certificate Programs Agricultural Applications Automotive Chassis Automotive Drivetrains Automotive Electrical & Electronics Automotive Engines Automotive Technology Automotive Technology (Engines and Brakes) Basic Electrical Wiring Methods Basic Electronics Basics of Criminal Justice Basic Medical Office Basic Office Skills Business Administration C++ Programming 7 Academics Volume 36 Curriculum_Programs Listings Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Community Spanish Interpreter Computer Hardware Repair & Trouble Shooting Corrections Cosmetology Instructor Early Childhood Administration Engine and Electrical Essential Police Operations Human Services Technology Industrial Technology Infant and Toddler Machinist Machinist (Advanced) Manicuring/Nail Technology Network Support Power Train and Hydraulic Software Applications Specialist Special Education Visual Basic Programming Web Development and Design Welding Technology Welding – Basic MIG/TIG Welding – Basic Pipe Welding- Basic Welding Welding – GTAW TIG (Plate/Pipe) Welding – Stick and MIG Welding – SMAW (Stick Plate/Pipe) Word Processing Specialist 8 General Volume 36 Smoking_Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Smoking/Tobacco Free Campus Policy Beaufort County Community College is committed to providing its employees and students with a safe and healthful environment. Beaufort County Community College also recognizes the use of tobacco products on campus grounds is detrimental to the health and safety of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Beaufort County Community College also recognizes that it has the legal authority to prohibit tobacco use pursuant to G.S. 143-599. Therefore, Beaufort County Community College has set the following tobacco free campus policy, to be implemented on August 1, 2010. Use of tobacco is prohibited by students, staff, faculty or visitors: in all campus buildings, facilities and vehicles owned by Beaufort County Community College; on campus grounds and property owned by Beaufort County Community College: at lectures, conferences, meetings, social and cultural events held on school property or school grounds. for the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined as any type of tobacco product including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, bidis, hookahs, smokeless or spit tobacco or snuff. Beaufort County Community College also prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), personal vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) on the BCCC campus. Opportunities for cessation Administration will consult with county health department and other health organizations to provide faculty, staff, and students with information and access to free programs and services to help them abstain from the use of tobacco products. Implementation & Compliance A campus committee shall develop a plan for communicating the policy with students, staff, faculty and visitors and will insure appropriate campus signage. Smoking waste management products such as ashtrays shall be removed. Visitors who repeatedly violate the policy shall be asked to leave campus Staff and faculty who repeatedly violate the policy shall be referred to their supervisor and shall be given tobacco cessation materials. Repeated violations by staff or faculty can result in further personnel action. Enforcement of this policy for students shall include the provision of an oral warning for the first offense and a written for the second offense. The written 9 General Volume 36 Smoking_Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 warning shall be filed with the Vice President of Student Services. The record shall be purged three years from the date of the last incident. If a student is observed in violation of this policy a third time, he/she may be disciplined by the Vice President of Student Services as a violation of the student conduct code. 10 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 1 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Admissions Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) maintains an open door admission policy. This policy provides admission to any person who has reached the age of 18 or whose high school class has graduated. Admission to the College does not imply immediate admission to the curriculum desired by the applicant. Placement in certain programs is limited, and admission to a specific program of study is based on guidelines developed to ensure the student’s chances of success in the program. Applicants are admitted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. BCCC reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose enrollment or continued presence is considered to create a risk for campus safety or disruption of the educational process. A. General Admission Requirements: 1. An applicant must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency certificate (GED). Applicants who are not high school graduates may arrange to take the high school equivalency examination by contacting the Basic Skills Office in the Division of Continuing Education. Please note: BCCC does not offer the Ability to Benefit test. Exceptions may be made for certain programs. See Part B below for specifics. 2. Each applicant must submit a completed application for admission to the BCCC Admissions Office. 3. Each degree-seeking applicant must submit official high school/GED transcripts to the BCCC Admissions Office. 4. Official college transcripts from regionally accredited institutions shall be required if the applicant is: a. Requesting transfer credit from a previous college/university (See Advanced Standing in BCCC Catalog) b. Requesting to exempt from the College’s Placement Test (See Placement Testing in BCCC Catalog) c. Applying for allied health programs d. Applying for financial aid programs 5. All applicants, unless exempt, must take a placement examination. 6. Each applicant must meet with a counselor and/or academic advisor prior to enrollment. B. Exceptions to Requirements for General Admission: 1. A student may enroll as a special credit student without specifying an educational objective. To be admitted, the special credit student needs only to file an application. It is to the student’s advantage to declare an educational objective and to complete all of 11 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 2 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 the admission procedures as soon as possible after enrollment. Special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits, and must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course enrolled. 2. A student may enroll in associate degree courses under special admission without meeting all requirements for general admission. However, no more than 12 credit hours may be earned without complying with the appropriate admission requirements. 3. A student may enter a diploma or certificate program without being a high school graduate or possessing an equivalency certificate unless required by a specific program. (Students applying for financial aid/veterans affairs benefits will need a high school transcript or equivalency certificate on file in any case.) In all cases, the final entrance eligibility of the applicant will be determined by the chair of the division in question. 4. An applicant who is a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 years may be considered as a person with special needs and admitted to appropriate courses or programs provided under these conditions: (a) That the minor applicant has left the public schools no less than six calendar months prior to the last day of regular registration of the semester in the institution for which admission is sought. (b) That the application of such minor is supported by a notarized petition of the minor’s parents, legal guardian, or other person or agency having legal custody and control of such minor applicant, which petition certifies the place of residence and date of birth of the minor, the parental or other appropriate legal relationship of the petitioner to the minor applicant, and the date on which the minor applicant left the public schools. However, all or any part of the six-month waiting period may be waived by the superintendent of the public schools of the administrative unit in which the applicant resides. (c) That such admission will not pre-empt College facilities and staff to such an extent as to render the College unable to admit all applicants who have graduated from high school or who are 18 years of age or older. 5. Selected high school students may be admitted under specific conditions: (a) Be at least 16 years of age, (b) Obtain written approval from his/her principal and superintendent, and (c) Be enrolled in at least three courses at the high school or one-half of the school day. 6. Exceptions not addressed in items 2-5 must be considered on a case-by-case basis 12 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 3 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 by the Admissions Committee. High school students should discuss their interest in enrolling in the College with their principal before contacting the College. 7. Beaufort County Community College may refuse admission to any applicant if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. When making a safety determination, BCCC may refuse admission/continued enrollment to an applicant when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or other individuals. If BCCC refuses admission on the basis of a safety threat, BCCC shall document the following: (a) Detailed facts supporting the rationale for denying admission; (b) The time period within which the refusal to admit shall be applicable and the supporting rationale for the designated time period; and (c) The conditions upon which the applicant that is refused would be eligible to be admitted. (d) Applicants denied may appeal this determination utilizing the BCCC student appeals process. 8. There is an open door policy UNLESS BCCC is enrolling students from a state the college is not authorized to deliver instruction. BOT approved August 5, 2014. The contact office is Beaufort County Community College VP of Students. History Note: Authority G.S. 115D-1; 115D-5; 115D-20; SBCC Adoption January 21, 2011; Amended June 1, 2012. BOT approved August 7, 2012. Amended August 5, 2014. BOT approved August 5, 2014. C. Requirements for Home School Graduates Home school graduates must complete the following procedures prior to their enrollment: 1. Home schooled students must provide evidence of attendance of a state approved home school program. For North Carolina home school students, this means that the home school administrator must have a school approval number, a charter for the school, or anything that denotes approval from the NC Department of Non-Public Instruction and provide copies of this information with the application. 2. The home school administrator must submit an official transcript from the home school. 3. If the home school does not have the proper certification, the student cannot register for classes at BCCC. Home school graduates without proper certification may enroll by obtaining the GED. The student may arrange to take the GED examination by contacting the BCCC Basic Skills Office in the Division of Continuing Education at 252- 940-6298 or 252-940-6322. 13 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 4 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 D. Requirements for Transfer Students 1. Complete general admission and graduation procedures. 2. Refer to “Advanced Standing” for instructions on transferring credit from other institutions. BCCC does not penalize a transfer student who is on probation from another institution nor does the College practice provisional admission. E. Additional Requirements for Allied Health Programs Allied health programs have additional admission requirements. This is necessary because these programs are limited in the number of students that can be admitted each year. Students will be enrolled in the AGE program until accepted into the RN, LPN, or MLT program. Note: A clinical site may require a criminal background check and/or drug testing prior to your participation in clinical training. If denied access to a clinical site, the student shall not progress in the program due to the inability to complete the clinical portion of the program. Specific guidelines, requirements, and allied health applications for admission into the allied health programs may be obtained from the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Minimum Requirements for Applicant Evaluation 1. Complete the Accuplacer Computerized Placement Test (CPT) with scores meeting the minimums for the college or qualify for testing waiver as outlined in the college catalog under Placement Testing. Successful completion of the recommended developmental courses will satisfy this requirement. It is the responsibility of the student to submit verification of test scores, written approval of testing waiver, or transcript of developmental coursework to the Admissions Office. 2. *Have completed a high school or college chemistry course with a grade of C or better. 3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program requires this chemistry to be completed within the past eight years. There is no chemistry time limit for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or an AAS degree in an approved healthcare field. Medical Laboratory Technology Programs requires chemistry to be completed within five years. 4. Have high school transcript or official GED report sent to BCCC (college transcripts, if applicable). 5. Aminimum GPA of 2.0 is required in specific allied health program curriculum courses from all colleges and BCCC. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in specific allied health curriculum courses completed at BCCC. *Not required for Practical Nursing (PN) 14 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 5 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Application Deadlines In addition to the general application to the college, a separate application packet for an allied health program is required. Completed application packets are taken and reviewed by appointment on a first-come, first-served basis with the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Application Period Nursing Programs August 1 - January 31 MLT Program August 1 - April 30 Evaluation Criteria A point system will be used to determine applicant rank. Points are based on academic performance, GPA, and chemistry grade (if applicable) of the applicant Refer to the Allied Health Admissions Website or Nursing Programs Handbook for a detailed explanation of the point system. Applicants who do not rank into the program will be alternates and notified according to the ranked order should space become available. Applicants are only accepted each year for the following academic year. Students may reapply by updating their application with the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Beaufort County Community College does not utilize a “waiting list” for allied health programs. Post Evaluation Requirements These requirements are completed after a student has been evaluated for the program and is notified by the Admission’s Office. 1. Attend a mandatory information session with the allied health program faculty and the Allied Health Admissions Coordinator. Notification of available sessions will be based on weighted ranking of candidates that have completed all the above requirements. 2. Submit a physical examination report. (Use BCCC Physical Form) 3. Submit required documentation of screening and vaccines related to communicable diseases. (BCCC Physical Form) 4. Submit proof of current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) infant, child, and adult resuscitation, as well as the use of automated external defibrillators (AED’s). (Not required for MLT) F. Additional Requirements for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) The following information is provided in an effort to inform you of the application procedures as well as the program requirements, policies and standards for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). Please read through this information carefully and completely. 15 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 6 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Policy Statement Beaufort County Community College curriculum admission requirements apply to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. In addition, each applicant must meet minimum standards for employment as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/ or the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the Basic Law Enforcement training (BLET) Program must: 1. Have graduated from High School or have an Adult High School Diploma or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate, which meets the minimum requirements set by the state of North Carolina. 2. Meet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission which include: a. Be a citizen of the United States; b. Be at least 20 years of age (must be 20 years of age as of the first day of class or have prior written authorization from the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division if less than 20 years old); c. Be of good moral character; d. Be free of (1) any convictions of any crimes, civilian or military; and (2) be examined and certified by a licensed physician or surgeon to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. Physical exam should not be completed until all admission requirements are met and an official Physical Exam packet is obtained from the BLET School Director. e. Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following: f. A felony; g. A crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; h. A crime or unlawful act for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than six months but less than two years and the crime or unlawful act occurred within the last five years; i. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in “C” above regardless j. of the date of occurrence; or k. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months. l. Have taken the college’s placement tests and achieved minimal acceptable scores in reading. m. Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. 16 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 7 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Note: Any applicant who is uncertain whether or not he/she meets the admissions requirements stated in 1-5 above should contact the BLET School Director as soon as possible. Procedures for Admission 1. Obtain a BLET application packet from the BLET School Director. Complete the Application for Admission to Beaufort County Community College and return it to the Admissions Office. 2. Have a copy of your high school transcript sent directly from your high school to the Admissions Office. If you received the GED or graduated from Adult High School, please have those records sent to the Admissions Office. 3. Take the College’s placement assessment to determine your eligibility to enroll in the BLET program. You may schedule your assessment by calling the Admissions Office. 4. Obtain a certified copy of your arrest and driver history record from the Office(s) of the Clerk of Court in every county in which you have resided since your 16th birthday. Submit this record to the BLET School Director. 5. Obtain sponsorship for the BLET program. A sponsorship form is included in this packet. Submit the completed form to the Admissions Office. (optional) 6. Upon receipt of the Application for Admission, high school/AHS/GED transcripts, arrest and driver history record, and a completed sponsorship form, the BLET Director will contact you regarding an interview. 7. Final approval to begin the program is contingent upon meeting admissions requirements, acceptable health certification and proof that you meet all minimum standards of the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Admission Interview Each applicant is interviewed by the BLET Director or Qualified Assistant. The interview is used to determine if the applicant meets minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Training Standards Commission and if the applicant is free of conviction of any crimes, civilian or military; driving while impaired or under the influence; or major motor vehicle law infractions and to determine if the disposition of such charges is pending. Health Evaluation Prior to enrollment in the BLET program, an accepted applicant must provide the BLET Director with a Medical Examination Report (Form F-1 and F-2) completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina. The Medical Examination 17 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 8 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 Report must include the Medical Release Form for Basic Law Enforcement Training School. Medical forms will be provided to applicants upon determination of their eligibility to enroll in the BLET program. Tuition and Fees/Waiver Requirement Tuition and fees are waived for applicants admitted to the BLET program if sponsored by a law enforcement agency. Books and Supplies Each student in the BLET program is required to provide for the following estimated BLET costs: Books $500.00 Uniforms $350.00 Note: BLET students are encouraged to apply for financial aid to cover books and supplies. If you need additional information or an application, contact the BCCC Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. G. Admission to Programs Designed for College Transfer The AA and AS degrees follow the curriculum standards instituted by the state of North Carolina through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA was developed by the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System in order to create a seamless transfer program within the North Carolina higher educational system. The CAA ensures that courses in the program of study are all approved for transfer between the state colleges without question upon completion of the general education core requirements with at least a grade of C in each course. H. International Student Admissions International students must meet all Beaufort County Community College admissions requirements and are required to observe the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), as well as the College. Persons holding student visas cannot be classified as North Carolina residents for tuition purposes and will be required to pay out-of-state tuition. Legal residents with permanent visas (Alien Registration card holders) are admitted to BCCC under the same residentiary criteria and burden of proof required of United States citizens. I. Readmission Persons who have not attended for three (3) consecutive semesters no longer enjoy the benefits of student status. Persons who fit this criteria must reapply by completing an Application for Admission. Curriculum students who have withdrawn in good academic standing may apply for readmission through normal registration procedures. If the application for readmission is for a different curriculum, standard admission requirements for new students will apply. There are specific additional guidelines for re-entry into the health curriculums. 18 Admissions Volume 36 Admissions Page 9 of 9 Catalog 2015-2016 These guidelines may be obtained from the Admissions Office. To be eligible for registration, the student must meet the following requirements: 1. Update their application 2. Participate in an interview with an admissions counselor. 3. Be assigned a faculty advisor. 4. Satisfy all outstanding obligations to the College. Readmission applications for students who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons will not be considered until the period of suspension has been completed. After the suspension period, readmission will be secured as stated above in requirements above. J. Applicant to Student Status An applicant to Beaufort County Community College officially becomes a student of Beaufort County Community College once they have successfully registered and attended their first class. Persons who have not attended for three (3) consecutive semesters have their student status removed. 19 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Fees and Expenses Beaufort County Community College receives financial support from local, state, and federal sources, allowing each student an educational opportunity at minimum cost. Tuition rates are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and the State Board of Community Colleges, and other fees are established by the Board of Trustees of Beaufort County Community College. The total expense consists of tuition, student activity fee, textbooks, technical fee, supplies and materials, uniforms, and malpractice insurance, if applicable. The cost of textbooks, supplies and materials, and uniforms varies according to the curriculum. All tuition and fees must be paid in full on registration day. Students who will be attending school on a scholarship or are being assisted by a private individual, company, club, or state agency should consult the section on College Expenses Paid By Outside Agencies to determine the information that must be furnished to the Business Office prior to registration. Students who are in need of financial assistance should consult the section on Financial Aid. The tuition schedule and all other fees are explained below. Tuition All students are charged tuition according to the following schedule, 2014-2015: N.C. Resident 1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $72.00 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $1,152.00 per semester Out-of-State 1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $264.00 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $4,224.00 per semester Note: These rates are subject to change by action of the General Assembly. Student Activity Fee The Student Activity Fee is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled ($1.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $16.00 per semester. The funds collected by the activity fee are used to support social and athletic functions, special academic projects, cultural events, clubs, health- and diversity-related activities, accident insurance, graduation, and other student related activities. Technology Fee The Curriculum technology fee is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled ($3.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $20.00 per semester. The Continuing Education Technology fee is based upon a flat fee of $5.00 per Occupational Extension computer course. The funds collected by the technology fee are used to support the cost associated with technology initiatives on our campus including computer labs, student email, and other related student technology initiatives. 20 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Fee The graduation fee covers the costs of the diploma or degree, cap and gown, and other graduation expenses. In order for a student to receive a diploma or degree and/or attend the graduation ceremony, the student must apply for graduation and pay the graduation fee. The graduation fee will be due and payable to the Business Office once a student has applied for graduation. The student should be sure he/she is eligible to graduate before applying. Textbooks and Supplies The cost of textbooks and supplies varies according to the curriculum but averages about $300 per semester for a full-time student. Textbooks may be purchased from the bookstore on campus. Uniforms Uniforms are necessary for the Associate Degree Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, and BLET programs. Uniforms are purchased by the student. Malpractice Insurance Students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing, Human Services Technology, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Tech, or Medical Laboratory Technology must purchase malpractice insurance. The Student Liability Insurance Program provides coverage at a minimum cost and is available through the College. Refund Policy 1. A 100 percent refund shall bemade if the student officiallywithdraws prior to the first day of class (es) of the academic semester as noted in the College calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund if the class in which the student is officially registered fails to “make” due to insufficient enrollment. 2. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class (es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the semester. 3. For classes beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the semester a 100 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to the first class meeting. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent point of the class. 4. For contact hour classes, 10 calendar days from the first day of the class (es) is the determination date. 5. Student activity fees are not refundable unless a course or curriculum fails to materialize due to no fault of the student. 21 Student Services Volume 36 Fees_and_Expenses Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 College Expenses Paid by Outside Agencies Students who will have their expenses paid by a private individual, company, club, state agency, etc., must provide the Business Office with a letter of authorization prior to registration. Until the Business Office has this authorization in writing, the student will not be allowed to charge his/her fees. The authorization should contain the following: 1. Name and address of the sponsor, 2. Person to contact, 3. Name of the recipient, 4. Period of time covered, 5. Names of students and what is covered by the authorization (tuition, activity fee, books, graduation fee, uniforms, malpractice insurance, etc.), and 6. Method by which payment will be made to the College. If the sponsor makes payment directly to the recipient, the Business Office does not need a letter of authorization. 22 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Residency_Classification_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Residency Classification Policy The tuition charge for persons who have been legal residents of North Carolina for at least 12 months is less than for non-residents. Out-of-state students are admitted under the same regulations as others except for tuition charged. General: To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained his or her domicile in North Carolina for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. To be eligible for such classification, the individual must establish that his or her presence in the state during such 12-month period was for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than for purposes of mere temporary residency incident to education. Regulations concerning residency classification for tuition purposes are set forth in detail in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. Each enrolled student is responsible for knowing the contents of the Manual, which is the controlling administrative statement of policy on this subject. A copy of this manual is available for review in the Admissions Office or online at http://www.northcarolina.edu/legal/residence/committee/manual/Residence_ Manual_Aug_2010.pdf. 23 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Resources Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Learning Resources The Learning Resources Center (LRC) at BCCC includes Media/Graphics, Audiovisuals/ Video Conferencing, and the Library. The purpose of the Learning Resources Center is to enrich the teaching/learning process of the College and the community by providing resources, instructional support, equipment, and qualified staff. Library The Library, located in Building 5, provides resources and services that support, facilitate, and enhance the information and learning needs of the college community. The collection consists of print and non-print materials in diverse formats. These resources include books, periodicals, newspapers, audiovisual materials, microforms, and access to online sources. Services Available in the Library CCLINC- online access to a combined collection of several North Carolina community college library holdings. NCLIVE - a statewide electronic library project that provides access to multiple resources including: E-Books & Audiobooks, Encyclopedias, Newspapers, Images & Maps Primary Source Documents, PBS Videos, Test Preparation, Magazines & Journals, Tools for Readers Assistive Technology is available for the hearing and visually impaired. ILL (Interlibrary Loan) – via computers and electronic transmissions, BCCC Library has the capability to borrow from and lend to various libraries through- out the United States. Materials available through this service include books and periodicals. DVD Collection – more than 700 curriculum and popular DVDs can be checked out from the library. Computer Lab and full Internet access A copy machine, a fax machine, and a scanner are available for patron use. Wireless laptops are available for use in the library. Proctoring Services are available in the library. Patrons using the BCCC library must complete application cards and present proper identification before using the computers and checking out materials. Reference materials, newspapers, magazines, journals, and microfilm may be used in the library. 24 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Resources Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Library Hours Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Library hours are subject to change during holidays or summer term. For additional information, call 252-940-6282 or Fax 252-946-9575. Media Graphics Department The Media/Graphics Department provides support for faculty, staff, and students. Desktop publishing, presentations, signs, brochures, flyers, transparencies, digital photography, videography, and web page development are some of the many services offered in this area. Training for instructors in multimedia presentations and online course design is available upon request. Audiovisual Department Audiovisual support for faculty, staff, and students is available through the AV Department. Services include: Audiovisual equipment needs for the instructional classroom. Computer/data projection devices for instruction. Technical and AV equipment needs/services for functions held at the College. 25 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Learning Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Learning Distance Learning at BCCC includes videoconferencing, online and hybrid courses. Continuing Education offers online courses via Education To Go. Beaufort County Community College provides courses for people who want to continue their education but cannot attend classes on a traditional schedule. The admission requirements, placement scores, methods of evaluations and other conditions of eligibility are consistent with the state requirements for curriculum courses. Video Conferencing – North Carolina Information Highway classroom (NCIH) NCIH Teleclassrooms provide a video and audio interactive learning environment between two to five classrooms simultaneously. Online Courses – BCCC offers curriculum online courses via the Internet. Curriculum distance learning courses are equivalent to the on campus sections of the same courses in terms of objectives, contact hours, rigor, and transferability. Hybrid Courses – The classes can be defined as instruction that mixes face-to-face classroom learning with distance education methods. Students taking hybrid courses will be required to spend time on campus and will be required to access their course online. A textbook and/or specific course material may be required. A computer lab in the Library is available for online courses. Web-Enhanced Courses – Courses that are traditional face-to-face classes that are augmented with online components. For example, students may check grades or view a syllabus online. Unlike hybrid courses, web-enhanced classes continue to hold all of their meetings on-campus. The goals of distance education at BCCC include: Making educational opportunities more flexible Increasing student access by making courses easily available Increasing student access by making courses available in alternative formats Increasing independence in student learning Meeting the needs of local employers Increasing access to new audiences The Division of Continuing Education offers online and Alpha Sprout courses through Education To Go. Courses are designed to meet students’ needs and interests by enabling learners to take classes in the comfort of their own homes. Easy access to online courses offers the opportunity for adult learners to take courses at their convenience without traveling to campus. 26 General Volume 36 Bookstore Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Bookstore The College operates a bookstore for the convenience of its students and faculty. All textbooks, instruments, and supplies necessary in the academic programs of the College are available for purchase. The bookstore is operated under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services. A schedule is posted on the door to show when the bookstore is open. 27 General Volume 36 Campus_Police Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Police The BCCC Campus Police is a sanctioned, full-service law enforcement agency. Campus police officers have full powers of arrest within the jurisdictional area of the campus. They receive their agency commission status and authority via General Statute (G.S. 115D.21.1). Campus Police officers provide many services to the campus community that promote safety and security awareness. The Campus Police office is located in Building 1, Room 114, and can be reached by phone at 252-940-6444 or 252-943-8721. 28 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Grading System Final grades will be issued at the end of each semester. Grading the performance of students in course work is the responsibility of individual faculty members. Specific grading procedures, including a numerical scale, will be stated in each course syllabus. Divisional chairs are responsible for ensuring that grading policies are consistent within each division. Letter Grade Points A Excellent 4 B Very Good 3 C Satisfactory 2 D Poor 1 F Failing 0 AU Audit CE Credit by Examination I Incomplete P Pass R Re-enroll W Withdrawal WF Withdrawal Failing NA Never Attended Incompletes are assigned when a student fails to complete the work for a course due to unavoidable reasons. An incomplete which is not removed by the end of the next term becomes an F. The IP, R, and WF grades are used only for developmental classes. Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA) The letter grade in each curriculum course will be converted to a quality point equivalent. The quality points are then multiplied by the semester hours. The total quality points are then divided by the total hours to give the grade point average. Example: Class Grade Quality Points Credit Quality Points ENG 111 A 4.0 x 3 = 12 BIO 163 B 3.0 x 5 = 15 PSY 150 C 2.0 x 3 = 6 Total 11 Total 33 Divide: 33/11 = 3.00 (GPA) *Note: GPA will vary if student takes developmental courses, receives credit by exam, or pass grade. 29 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Forgiveness A student who has not been enrolled in curriculum courses at Beaufort County Community College for 60 consecutive months may request the registrar to reevaluate his or her academic record. Under this policy, the student may request that his or her previous grade(s) of “F” not be used in calculating the GPA. Prior to the reevaluation: • the student must be readmitted to the College, • register for courses, and • complete at least 12 credit hours of course work with a minimum quality point average of 2.0. At the request of the student, the registrar will reevaluate his or her cumulative quality point average as provided above. A reevaluation is provided only once for each student. Grades that are included in academic forgiveness are not exempt from academic progress relating to Financial Aid and VA educational benefits. Audit Credit Persons wishing to attend classes without earning credit may do so by registering as an audit student. The normal application and registration procedures must be followed. The level of an auditor’s participation in a class will be determined by the instructor and student at the beginning of the semester. Students auditing courses will be charged according to the published tuition rates. A student may repeat an audited course once within five (5) years. Catalog of Record A student who is in continuous attendance (summer term excepted) may graduate under the provisions of the catalog in effect on the date of entry, or choose the requirements of a subsequently revised issue. A student who is not in continuous attendance must graduate under provisions of the catalog in effect on the last re-entry date, or a subsequent issue. Work Based Learning Work based learning education is designed to enable students to earn college credit for working on a job that is a learning experience and that is related to the curriculum in which they are enrolled. The on-the-job training is a vital component to the total learning experience, supplementing theory learned in the classroom. Job sites become laboratories where classroom concepts can be utilized and tested. Work based learning education is open to students in certain programs. College personnel will assist the student in securing a job that meets the criteria for eligibility. A student may also use the job in which he/she is presently employed if this job meets specified criteria. Numerous advantages accrue from such an approach to learning: career direction and financial assistance for participating students, a source of manpower for employers, and 30 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Policies Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 an avenue to better relate the College to the community. A student may earn work based learning credit according to approved curriculum standards for his/her curriculum. Students should check with their advisor and/or the work based learning education coordinator for information on those guidelines. Course Substitution Students may substitute comparable higher level general education courses in A.A.S. degree programs if the faculty advisor and placement tests indicate success potential. Students desiring to substitute higher level general education courses should inform their advisor at the time of registration. Substitution of one course for another may be considered when the action is in the best interest of the student and the substitution supports the educational goals and objectives of the student. Course substitutions must be approved by the lead instructor, Dean, and Vice President of Academics. Credit Hour Load Policy Students registering for more than 21 credit hours (more than 16 credit hours for summer term) must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and the permission of their advisor and the Vice President of Academics. Any student enrolled in two or more colleges concurrently during a semester shall give each college complete enrollment information including the name of each college enrolled, the number of credit hours taken, the class schedules, and other relevant information. Any student who exceeds 21 credit hours during a semester without prior approval of the home college or fails to give complete and accurate enrollment information shall be prohibited from taking courses at any community college for one academic year. Repeating Course Work A student who has previously passed a curriculum course with a grade of C or better may repeat that course once within five years. Additional repeats of courses must be approved by the appropriate chairperson and the Vice President of Academics. No course may be counted more than once in determining the total number of semester hour credit for graduation. In all cases of repeated courses, the final grade becomes the grade for the course. Any required course in which an F is received must be repeated and passed before the student can graduate. 31 Academics Volume 36 Advanced_Standing Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Advanced Standing Transfer Credit from Other Institutions All requests for transfer credit should be made before enrolling at Beaufort County Community College. All students desiring to have credits transferred from another post-secondary institution to Beaufort County Community College must submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office. Transcripts from other post-secondary institutions should be submitted no later than six weeks into the term in which they are enrolled. Only those courses with a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer credit and must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the course(s) within the curriculum that the student is entering. Transcripts from regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed and transfer credit recommended by the appropriate faculty. The decision as to whether any transfer credit will be allowed, and if so, how much transfer credit will be allowed and how such transfer credit will be applied, are discretionary on the part of the College. In order to obtain transfer credit evaluations, the student must supply the College with the appropriate transcripts as well as course descriptions or catalogs if the College requests them. The transcript will then be evaluated by the faculty and Vice President of Academics. Upon completion of the process, the student will be provided with a copy of the evaluation. Any transfer student who possess an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college will have satisfied the General Education and student success/orientation requirements for all programs of study. Credit by Examination Under certain conditions, a student may be awarded credit by taking a series of departmental proficiency examinations and/or standardized tests in a particular subject area. Applications for credit by examination should be completed at least two weeks prior to the test administration. A student is eligible to take only one examination per course. A student seeking credit by examination must follow this procedure: 1. Make application for Credit by Examination, giving evidence of adequate preparation for the examination. (Use Request for Special Examination form). 2. Obtain approval of instructor and Dean. 3. Register and pay fees for the course. 4. Take the examination within the first two weeks of the semester. The course number, the number of credit hours, and the grade CE (credit by examination) will be entered on the student’s record. Tuition paid for a challenged course is non-refundable. A student who has registered for a course (including for audit) and has been a member 32 Academics Volume 36 Advanced_Standing Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 of the class for more than two weeks will no longer be eligible for credit by examination for that course. Military Credit The College grants credit where applicable for military service schools in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Recommended credit must be consistent with the requirements and objectives of a curriculum in order to be granted. Students wishing to have military school records evaluated for credit should contact the Admissions Department to determine the appropriate military document required. Upon receipt of the required document, Admissions will forward the information to the appropriate faculty for evaluation. Questions concerning credit for military schools should be directed to the Admissions Office. Any student who has completed Basic Training may present certification by DD 214 or DD 295 and receive credit for HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness and PED 111 Physical Fitness. Certification must be presented to the Vice President of Academics. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit CLEP is a program that offers the student the opportunity to earn college credit for knowledge acquired outside the conventional classroom. College-level competency may have been acquired through personal reading, formal study, job experience, non- credit course work, television-taped courses, correspondence courses, military training, adult courses, and advanced studies in high school. Contact the Admissions Office for information regarding the CLEP Testing Program. Advanced Placement (AP) Credit The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) sponsors an advanced placement program that enables high school students to complete college-level courses while still in high school, to demonstrate college-level achievement through examinations, and to receive college course credit when they matriculate to an institution of higher education. The CEEB examinations are offered in the high schools by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Questions concerning score requirements and credit should be directed to the Registrar. Tech Prep Advanced Placement Graduates of school systems which have current Tech Prep Articulation agreements with Beaufort County Community College are eligible to apply for advanced placement upon the recommendations of their high school instructors. Details concerning specific requirements are available from counselors at the high school or the Office of Admissions at Beaufort County Community College. 33 Student Services Volume 36 Change _in_Course_Study Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Change in Course Study Students who wish to change their program of study must complete appropriate forms from the Registrar’s Office and will be effective the following semester. The dean of the receiving division has the prerogative to stipulate conditions for approving change. These will be communicated to the student and Vice President of Student Services. 34 Student Services Volume 36 Withdrawal_from_the_College Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Withdrawal from the College Prior to the published last date to withdraw without penalty, a student may withdraw from school and receive the grade of W for courses in which he/she is enrolled. After that date, a student withdrawing from school shall receive a grade of F for all classes unless, in the judgment of the student’s instructors and academic advisor, the need to withdraw was caused by circumstances beyond the student’s control. 35 Volume 36 Drop_Add_Withdrawal_Procedure Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Drop/Add/Withdrawal Procedure Courses may be added and dropped only during the period designated in the College calendar. Students who need to add or drop a course or to withdraw completely from the College should secure a drop/add/withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office or website. Students who withdraw from a class after the census date and before or on the withdrawal date will receive a grade of W and will not be eligible for a refund. Students who do not complete a class and do not officially withdraw will receive a grade of F for the class. Students are responsible for initiating the withdrawal process. Students who register early for classes requiring pre-requisites must drop those classes if they do not meet the pre-requisites (i.e. students must pass BIO168 in order to remain in BIO169). To add or drop a course: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the drop/add form. 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form (last day of attendance required for drop). 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor, or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the Financial Aid Office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to forward copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. To withdraw from course after the drop/add period: I. Student initiated withdrawal: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. http://www.beaufortccc.edu/stdserve/registrars/forms.htm 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the financial aid office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. II. Instructor initiated administrative withdrawal: The instructor must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 36 Volume 36 Drop_Add_Withdrawal_Procedure Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 4. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office and Blackboard Administrator. To withdraw from an online course after the drop/add period: The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Student must email the instructor the following information: Student’s full name Student ID# Course code and section# Reason for withdrawing from the course Request last day of attendance 3. Attach instructor email response to completed withdrawal form and return to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. To withdraw from school, The student must: 1. Complete all required information on the course withdrawal form. 2. Have the instructor sign the completed form and record a last day of attendance. 3. Have the academic advisor, lead instructor or dean sign the completed form. 4. Have the financial aid office sign the completed form. 5. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing. 6. Registrar to send scanned electronic copy of the completed form to the Financial Aid Office, Blackboard Administrator and Business Office. 7. Settle outstanding debt (i.e. tuition, bookstore, library, parking, laptops, calculators, etc.) *The Registrar’s Office will notify all instructors as necessary when a student drops a course or withdraws from school. *A student may not drop a class after the published last day to drop without academic penalty for reasons other than those of documented medical or other emergency. The student must also obtain the permission of both the academic advisor and appropriate course instructor(s). Approved by Senior Staff 3/9/15 37 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Probation_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Probation Policy The policy governing academic performance at Beaufort County Community College is intended to assist the student in successfully completing a chosen program of study. Since a 2.00 grade point average is required for graduation in all programs, a student is expected to maintain this average in order to be considered in good academic standing. Any student who falls below the graduation requirements of a 2.00 grade point average will be required to have periodic counseling. A period of adjustment is sometimes necessary for entering students. In recognition of this adjustment period, the following scale will be used to determine satisfactory progress toward an acceptable academic standing: Hours Attempted in Program Grade Point Average 0-12 1.00 13-24 1.50 25-36 1.75 37 and above 2.00 Any student who fails to achieve the necessary grade point average as prescribed above will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. During the drop-add period, the student will meet with his/her faculty advisor and a counselor to review the student’s program of study. The faculty advisor and a counselor will recommend a reduced course load, remedial work, or a solution in keeping with the problem which caused the academic deficiency. Students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to the prescribed average at the end of the semester of academic probation will be asked to leave the College for one semester, register as a part-time student, and/or change to an alternate curriculum. A change to an alternate curriculum requires the approval of the Office of Student Services and the chairperson of the division to which the student is transferring. Some curriculums and students receiving financial aid require academic standards in addition to the above. The standards are published and distributed to students upon entry into that curriculum. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with written policy. Grade (quality) point calculations for probation are made at the end of each semester and each summer term. A student shall be placed on academic probation if the minimum academic requirements are not met. 38 Student Services Volume 36 Attendance_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, and shop sessions. They have full responsibility for accounting to their instructors for absences. Instructors have authority to drop students who have missed 10% of the classes as well as the authority to determine whether students shall be reinstated. Instructors may exercise this authority by submitting a drop form to the registrar's office. Attendance for distance learning students is calculated according to required assignments and a specified level of contact as determined by the instructor. Board Approved 08-07-2012 Religious Observance Beaufort County Community College shall authorize two excused absences each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of a student. BCCC requires that the student provide written notice of the request for an excused absence a minimum of one week prior to the religious observance absence. The student shall work with the instructor and be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance. 39 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Classification Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Classification Full-time Student One who is registered for 12 or more credit hours (9 hours during summer). Part-time Student One who is registered for less than 12 credit hours (6 hours during summer). Special Student Any student who is not seeking a certificate, diploma, or degree. This classification includes those who audit. Freshman One who has completed less than 33 credit hours in a two–year program or one who is enrolled in a one-year program Sophomore One who has completed 33 or more credit hours in a two–year program. 40 Student Services Volume 36 Licensing_of_Graduates Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Licensing of Graduates Beaufort County Community College is an educational institution and assumes no responsibility for the licensing of its graduates. Students convicted of a felony or any other crimes involving moral turpitude may not be recognized by the proper licensing agency. 41 Student Services Volume 36 Graduation_Requirements Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Requirements Students must apply for graduation one semester prior to the semester in which they expect to complete their work. Application must be made through the Registrar’s Office. In order to be eligible for graduation, a student must complete all prescribed courses for the curriculum. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00. Grade point averages are calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Courses used in this calculation are those completed at Beaufort County Community College that are listed in the student’s curriculum outline as minimum requirements and additional courses/substitutions approved by the appropriate lead instructor, Dean, and Vice President of Academics. Students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of hours required for a degree, diploma, or certificate in residence at Beaufort County Community College. In order to graduate, each student must fulfill all financial obligations to the College, including graduation fees. Graduation fees must be paid prior to graduation. Usage of Standard English BCCC places value in recognizing and preserving communication styles that reflect the unique heritage of the people in this region, state, and nation. In the competitive job market, however, business and industry have repeatedly stressed the fact that Standard English will be required in communications. Because the primary mission of the College is to prepare students for careers and career changes, it is imperative that the use of Standard English be required in each of its programs. The Standard English that is taught in English classes must be reinforced in all courses taught throughout the institution. 42 Academics Volume 36 Developmental_Education Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Developmental Education The purpose of developmental education is to support the open door policy of Beaufort County Community College by providing a comprehensive education program with a commitment to excellence, a positive learning environment for a diverse population, opportunities for adults to master basic skills, and opportunities and services to enrich the quality of community life. The main objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to attain their personal, academic, and career goals. Courses provide students with special assistance in English, reading, study skills, and personal development. Integrated Reading and Writing courses are recommended based on placement test scores. Developmental courses are in addition to curriculum graduation requirements. Students needing two or more developmental courses are also advised to take ACA 118, College Study Skills, in lieu of ACA 111, College Student Success. College Study Skills Courses: DRE 096 Integrated Reading and Writing I DRE 097 Integrated Reading and Writing II DRE 098 Integrated Reading and Writing III Orientation ACA 118, College Study Skills Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) is available to students enrolled in related developmental or curriculum courses. Students are referred on an individual basis for assistance and/or additional practice in specified areas. The LEC consists of two major components: • Instructional Assistance and Tutoring in English, reading, mathematics, and study skills • Assistance with the use of Technology for course-related objectives. The coordinator of the LEC is available throughout the day to offer additional instructional time in grammar, writing, reading, and study skills. Tutors are available to work individually with students enrolled in Developmental Reading and English (DRE) courses, and mathematics instructors are available on a limited basis each day. Assistance with technology is available during all hours of operation. The coordinator or LEC assistant may work with students who need additional direction in accessing distance learning, in working with desktop applications, or in using online tutorial software. The Learning Enhancement Center is located in Building 3, Room 122, and the phone number is 252-940-6338. 43 Academics Volume 36 Prerequisite_Procedures Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Prerequisite Procedures Beaufort County Community College adheres to the prerequisite/corequisite requirements of the North Carolina Community College System’s Combined Course Library (CCL). The college also requires students to meet any locally added prerequisite/corequisite requirements. Exceptions to these requirements may be allowed in the following circumstances: A. Developmental prerequisites for curriculum level courses may be waived if: 1. A student receives transfer credit for appropriate developmental course work. 2. A student receives transfer credit for ENG 111 and or the first required curriculum mathematics course. 3. A student provides documentation of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing scores of 500 or greater on the SAT*. 4. A student provides documentation of an ACT* reading score of 20 or English score of 18 and Math score of 22 or higher. 5. A student holds an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction. B. A student who believes he/she possesses the appropriate knowledge and skills to be successful in a course may request a waiver of the prerequisite by completing the Prerequisite Waiver Request form and presenting it to his/her advisor. If the advisor concurs, the advisor must sign the form and document the rationale for granting the waiver. The student should present the pink copy of the Prerequisite Waiver Request to the course instructor. The advisor should distribute the remaining copies of the Waiver Request as detailed on the form. The decisions of the advisor are final for all prerequisite waiver requests. (10-22-12) * Scores are valid for 5 years. 44 Academics Volume 36 Learning_Enhancement_Center Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 LEARNING ENHANCEMENT CENTER The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), located in Bld. 3, room 122, provides BCCC students with tutoring services in multiple disciplines, especially writing/reading and mathematics. In addition, if students need assistance with classroom technology, they can find that assistance in the LEC. Trained tutors will conduct one-one assistance for any student. Students can schedule as many conferences as they need to improve their classroom performance in multiple disciplines. All BCCC students are encouraged to take advantage of the services of the LEC. The LEC also provides faculty assistance in the design and assessment of instruction. For example, if any instructor needs assistance to integrate and assess critical thinking into classroom instruction, the LEC will provide that assistance. It will also assist faculty with the integration and assessment of writing/reading and computational skills as a component of classroom instruction. This assistance can be provided to individual faculty or to groups of faculty. A simple question asked by an instructor will assist the LEC to prepare staff development, and will assist instructors because their questions will be answered. Faculty benefit, the LEC benefits, and, most of all, BCCC students will benefit from enhanced instruction. The LEC is, as the name states, a “center” for all students and all faculty to enhance the learning that occurs daily in BCCC classrooms. 45 Student Services Volume 36 Placement_Testing Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Placement Testing 1. Placement testing is mandatory for all students taking curriculum level courses with a developmental prerequisite. Placement testing may be waived under the following conditions: The student receives transfer credit for appropriate developmental course work. The student receives transfer credit for ENG 111 and the first required curriculum mathematics course. SAT Critical Reading or SAT Writing Score of 500 or ACT Reading score of 22 or ACT English score of 18 waives English and Reading Placement test requirements. SAT Math Score of 500 or ACT Math score of 22 waives Math Placement test requirement. The student holds an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction. 2. Placement test, SAT, and ACT scores are valid for five (5) years from the date of the test. 3. Students may test twice within a calendar year on all or part of the placement tests. 46 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 1 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 ComprehensiveArticulation Agreement The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and from that system to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The CAA was developed jointly by faculty and administrators of the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina based on the proposed transfer plan approved by both governing boards in February 1996. The CAA applies to all North Carolina community colleges and all constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The general education core transfer component described in the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs is included in the CAA. The associate in arts and associate in science degree programs in the North Carolina Community College System require a total of 64-65 semester hour credit for graduation. Within the overall total, the community college system and the university have developed a general education core transfer component. This curriculum reflects the distribution of discipline areas commonly included in institution-wide, lower division, general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree. The general education transfer core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. The general education core transfer component, if completed successfully by a student with a grade of C or better in each course, shall be portable and transferable as a block across the North Carolina Community College System and from that system to UNC institutions, whether or not the transferring student has earned the associate degree. Transfer of Graduates of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Programs in the Community College System The CAA may enable North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts and associate in science degree programs to transfer to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina with junior status. To be considered for junior status at one of the UNC institutions, community college transfer students must meet the same requirements set for native students in that university with respect to such things as grade point average and credit hours accumulated. Community college graduates of associate in arts and science degree programs who have completed the general education transfer core will be considered to have fulfilled the institution-wide, lower division, general education requirements of the receiving institution. Community college graduates of these programs will normally receive 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Under special circumstances, a university may choose to accept additional credit hours. 47 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 2 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Admission to a university will not constitute admission to a professional school or a specific program. Requirements for admission to some major programs may require additional specialty courses beyond the general education transfer core course taken at the community college. Students entering such programs may need more than two academic years of course work to complete the baccalaureate degree, depending on requirements of the program. Transfer of General Education Core Courses for Non-graduates Upon admission to another public two-year institution or to a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, students who have completed the general education core with the proper distribution of hours, but who have not completed the associate degree, will be considered to have fulfilled the institution-wide, lower-division, general education requirements of the receiving institution. To be eligible for inclusion in this policy, a student must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of transfer and a grade of C or better on all general education core courses. Upon transfer at the sophomore level, a non-graduate who has completed the general education core should be advised at the university to take pre-major or cognate courses based on the chosen major. The transcripts of students who transfer before completing the general education core will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the receiving universities. Transfer of Associate in Applied Science Degree Course Credits Upon admission to another public two-year institution or to a public university, a community college student who was enrolled in an associate in applied science degree program and who completed all or part of the general education transfer core will receive credit for those general education courses which have been satisfactorily completed with a grade of C or better. 48 Academics Volume 36 Comprehensive_Articulation_Agreement Page 3 of 3 Catalog 2015-2016 Private Institutions Endorsing the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement To date, the eighteen private colleges and universities that have agreed to participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the North Carolina Community College System are: Barber-Scotia College Livingstone College Barton College Louisburg College Belmont Abbey College Mars Hill College Bennett College Mount Olive College Brevard College Pfeiffer University Campbell University Queens College Catawba College St. Andrews College Chowan College Warren Wilson College Johnson C. Smith University Wingate University 49 Student Services Volume 36 Registration_Student_Services Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Services Registration Beaufort County Community College offers two semesters and one summer term of work during each school year. Students must register at the beginning of each semester in which they plan to attend. Registration dates for each semester are announced (refer to academic calendar). Registration is permitted only on announced registration days except in programs which operate under open registration. Registration is normally held several weeks before the semester begins. Registration allows the students and the advisors to evaluate progress and plan the courses to be taken during the following semester. Any student who has overdue library materials or who is delinquent in the payment of any fees, fines, or other obligations to the College will not be permitted to complete the registration process until the student has satisfactorily resolved the situation. Late Registration A student may register after the registration period if the following conditions exist: 1. The class is not canceled or closed. 2. The new student who has not previously attended the College has completed all admission procedures. 3. The class is noted as having open registration. 4. The instructor gives permission. 50 Student Services Volume 36 Counseling_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Counseling Service The counseling service provides professional assistance to all curriculum and continuing education students. Counselors are available each workday and Monday through Thursday evenings by appointment to assist students in assessing and understanding their abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personal characteristics. The counselors are informed of current employment trends and have information available concerning job opportunities in order that students may make more informed career decisions. As the career direction is determined, the counselors are able to assist students in understanding programs of study which will facilitate the achievement of long-range goals. The counselors specialize in the areas of financial assistance, career planning and placement, admissions and assessment, academics, and personal concerns. 51 Student Services Volume 36 Services_for_Students_with_Special_Needs Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Services for Students with Special Needs Beaufort County Community College has a Special Populations Coordinator (SPC) available on a full-time basis to provide consulting and planning strategies for students who have documented special needs. The SPC will coordinate special services such as interpreters for the hearing impaired, note takers, auxiliary aids, testing modifications, and academic planning. A written plan with strategies for students to share with instructors will be developed. Students who feel that they are in need of these services should make an appointment and bring a copy of current psychological testing (usually from school records). The office is located in Building 9, Room 927A or call 252-940-6356. 52 Academics Volume 36 Academic_Advising Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Academic Advising The Vice President of Student Services will appoint faculty advisors in conjunction with the Dean. Changes in assignments may be made when (1) the advisee or advisor requests a change through the Dean or counselor; (2) the advisor leaves the College; or (3) the student changes curriculums. The Office of Student Services will provide placement test scores, when applicable, and other pertinent information to advisors. 53 Student Services Volume 36 Testing_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Testing Service The counselors are professionally qualified to administer and interpret a variety of tests. These tests are administered and interpreted to students as the need arises during the counseling or admission process. 54 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Records_and_Privacy_Rights Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Records and Privacy Rights The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (PL 93-380), commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment, sets forth requirements governing the protection of student privacy. To comply with and promote the intent of the Act, the College has adopted the following: Student records are maintained for academic purposes. The materials therein allow the College to validate a student’s academic performance. Therefore, the records are at the disposal of the student, faculty advisor, and the personnel responsible for the maintenance of those records. Other College staff are not allowed access to records without reason. Non-College personnel must have the student’s written permission to review a student’s record. Student directory information may be released without the student’s written consent. This directory information includes: name, address, email address, I.D., photo, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in Beaufort County Community College activities, dates of attendance at Beaufort County Community College, degrees, certificates and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended. If you do not want your directory information released, you must complete a form requesting it not be released and file the form with the Registrar. All records are generated in response to student needs. Students have access to their records upon written request. Records commonly maintained are in the student’s permanent file, a financial aid file, and an admissions file. All are located in the Office of Student Services. Students desiring a detailed explanation of the General Education Act, Section 438 should refer to the Federal Register Part II, published Monday, April 11, 1988. Copies are available in the library and the Office of Student Services. 55 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Education_Statement_of_Privacy Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Education Statement of Privacy Beaufort County Community College is committed to protecting your privacy through technology that gives you a powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to Beaufort County Community College’s website, and governs data collection and use at all Beaufort County Community College sites and services. Please read the complete Statement of Privacy to learn additional details about how some of these sites and services protect your personal information. Personal Information Beaufort County Community College will not disclose your personal information, except as required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Beaufort County Community College; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Beaufort County Community College or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Beaufort County, its website, or the public. Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a Student’s academic and financial files at Beaufort County Community College will not be released to any third party without the written consent of the student. Use of Cookies Cookies may be used to identify a user, and they may be used to track individual preferences and other information about a web user. Blackboard products use this technology to provide secure learning experiences, track usage and manage application performance. Beaufort County Community College will not use cookies to run programs. Content and tools used in conjunction with Blackboard products may install additional cookies on your computer. This third party content may include cookies from the content issuer. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. Beaufort County Community College therefore has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. For your protection, Beaufort County Community College suggests you review the privacy and security policies of the company websites for each link. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to experience fully the interactive features of Blackboard or other websites you visit. Links to Other Websites Beaufort County Community College provides links to other websites that may be useful for our students and/or customers. Beaufort County Community College cannot make any guarantee regarding the linked sites, their content or their security. For your protection, Beaufort County Community College suggests that you review the privacy and security policies of the company websites for each link. 56 Academics Volume 36 Distance_Education_Statement_of_Privacy Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Security of your Personal Information Beaufort County Community College secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Beaufort County Community College secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled environment protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. These measures include Secure Socket Layer (SSL) software during the transmission of your information, which encrypts this data. However, we cannot guarantee that your submissions to our website, any content residing on our servers, or any transmissions from our server will be completely secure. Blackboard, email and the campus network can only be accessed in accordance with the current BCCC login procedure. All Students must use the BCCC’s naming convention. Changes to this Statement Beaufort County Community College may occasionally update this Statement of Privacy, and encourages you to review this Statement periodically to remain informed of how Beaufort County Community College is protecting your information. 57 Volume 36 Distance_Education_Student_Complaints_Procedure Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Distance Education Student Complaints Procedure Student Rights and Due Process In cases of student grievance or disciplinary matters, where it is impractical for a distance education student to appear in person to be heard, to afford the student due process and expedient resolve of issues, special accommodations may be made such as: written statements, telephone conferences, electronic mail, video tape, video conference, or similar means of communication. Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Distance learning students should contact state and federal agencies if they have complaints regarding accreditation or licensing issues. Beaufort County Community College is working to achieve compliance as established in HEOA 600.9 (c). If an institution is offering post-secondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering post-secondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary [of Education] the State's approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002). Individuals having questions may contact the Vice President of Student Services at 940- 6417. 58 Academics Volume 36 BCCC_Computer_Use _Guidelines_for_Students Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Computer Use Guidelines for Students/Patrons Individuals shall not create, display, transmit or make accessible any threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying or harassing language and/or material, including broadcasting unsolicited messages and sending unwanted mail. The primary purpose of the Internet connection on the BCCC campus is to support research, education, and life-long learning. The use of the Internet access provided by BCCC for illegal, actionable, or criminal purposes are prohibited. The use of the Internet for product advertisement, commercial activities, or political lobbying is also prohibited. BCCC shall not be liable for any damages of any kind, including consequential or incidental damages, arising from submission, installation, maintenance, transmission, copying, modification, distribution or any use of any materials via the Internet. The College affirms the rights and responsibility of parents of underage children to determine and monitor children’s use of materials and resources accessible on the Internet. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Users are not to tamper with computer hardware or software configurations. Students are not to copy, install, or save anything to the hard disk of a PC without approval. Any unauthorized copies are subject to periodic deletion. Malicious actions are subject to criminal and/or civil prosecution regardless of the official status of the offender. Compliance with all copyright laws is mandatory. The user is responsible for being aware of the licensing restrictions. Individuals shall not monopolize or misuse system resources. Computer users shall not intentionally interfere with the normal operation of the computer network. Individuals shall not engage in activities that damage or disrupt hardware or communication such as virus propagation, wasting system resources, and overloading networks with excessive data. Individuals are responsible for the proper use of their accounts. Children are not permitted in computer labs unless enrolled in a Continuing Education computer class. All users who utilize the College’s computing and information resources must do so responsibly, respecting the integrity of the College, as well as, the integrity of the physical facilities. Users must respect the privacy and usage privileges of others. 59 Academics Volume 36 BCCC_Computer_Use _Guidelines_for_Students Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Food and drinks are not allowed in computer labs. Users do not have an expectation of privacy regarding their use of the computing resources, and by accessing and using the College’s computing resources, users expressly consent to such monitoring, access, and use by the College. Failure to follow this policy may result in the suspension or revocation of computer privileges and/or other College disciplinary action. 60 Student Services Volume 36 Transfer_to_Senior_Institutions Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Transfer to Senior Institutions Beaufort County Community College offers college transfer programs and selected technical programs with transferability to senior institutions. The student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university will receive assistance from his/her faculty advisor and/or counselor in planning a transfer program; however, it is the responsibility of the student to become acquainted with the courses and credits that will transfer to the receiving institution. The acceptance of individual courses from Beaufort County Community College is determined solely by the institution to which the student plans to transfer. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (see page 26) addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and to constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The student who wishes to transfer should follow these steps: 1. Make an early decision as to which institution to attend and contact the Admissions Office of that institution for recommendations concerning transferable courses. 2. Obtain a current copy of the catalog of the receiving institution and become familiar with the entrance requirements. 3. Meet with a faculty advisor and/or counselor at Beaufort County Community College to discuss transfer plans. 4. One or two semesters before time of transfer, check to see that all necessary steps are being taken to complete the transfer process. By following these steps, the student should have little or no difficulty in completing the transfer process. 61 Student Services Volume 36 Transcripts Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Transcripts Students may obtain copies of their transcript upon written request to the Registrar’s Office. Transcripts will be released to other colleges, agencies, or employers only with written authorization of the student within 48 hours of request, excluding registration and end of semester processing. All transcripts are $2.00. 62 Student Services Volume 36 Grade_Reports Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Grade Reports A report of grades is sent to the student at his/her permanent home address as soon as they are determined at the end of each semester or summer term. 63 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Support_Services_Program Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Support Services Program Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO program. The program provides opportunities for academic development, assists with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. SSS helps to enrich the student’s regular program of study with the following services: Counseling (academic, personal, and vocational) Assistance with basic skills Tutoring (peer tutors and academic specialists) College transfer assistance Study skills and personal development workshops Cultural enrichment activities Leadership development Assistance with seeking financial aid Loaner program for educational assistance tools Financial literacy information These services are available at no cost to students who are accepted by the College and meet the eligibility requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information and a program application may be obtained from the Student Support Services Department in Building 1, Room 120 and Building 9, Rooms 923 and 924. 64 Student Services Volume 36 Career_Center Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Career Center The Career Center assists students and graduates in finding meaningful employment within the service area of the College and throughout the state. In addition, the Career Center serves the local business and industrial community through a referral service for part-time and full-time positions. All students are encouraged to seek guidance on problems of employment and career planning. There is no charge for any of the services of the Career Center. The Center is located in Building 9, Room 920 and the phone number is 252-940-6353. 65 Student Services Volume 36 Graduation_Exercises Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Graduation Exercises Graduation exercises are held once a year (see calendar). Students should be present at graduation. If it is impossible for a student to be present, the student should request (in writing) graduation in absentia. Such requests should be made to the Vice President of Student Services at least ten days prior to graduation. 66 Student Services Volume 36 Housing Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Housing The College does not provide housing facilities for students. The Office of Student Services will provide a list of local apartment rental agencies. 67 Volume 36 Health1 Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Health Beaufort County Community College provides no health services other than first aid. Emergency treatment is available at Vidant Beaufort County Hospital. First Aid Stations are located in the following areas: Building 1 Room 118 & switchboard Building 2 Suite 111 Building 3 Room 111 (copier room) Building 4 Room 101 Building 5 Learning Resources Center (main desk) Building 6 Maintenance Shop (non-academic and non-instructional) Building 7 Room 700 (wall to right of entrance door) Building 8 Room 804 Building 8A South Classroom Building 9 Room 918 Building 10 Room 18 (Breakroom) Building 11 Room 1105 (Conference Room) Building 12 Room 1221 (Entrance to Faculty Suite) For additional sites or information, contact the Office of Student Services. 68 Volume 36 Health1 Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 69 General Volume 36 Communicable_Disease_Policy Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Communicable Disease Policy 1. Persons infected with communicable diseases shall not be excluded 2. from enrollment or employment, or restricted in their access to the college’s services or facilities unless medically-based judgments in individual cases establish that exclusion or restriction is necessary for the welfare of the individual or the welfare of other members of the institution. 3. Persons who know that they are infected with a communicable disease are urged to share that information, on a confidential basis, with the Vice President of Student Services, so that the institution can respond appropriately to their health and educational needs. 4. Persons who know, or have reasonable basis for believing, that they are infected are expected to seek expert advice about their health circumstances and are obligated, ethically and legally, to conduct themselves responsibly in accordance with such knowledge, for the protection of other members of the community. 5. Students in programs which require bodily contact when performing services must follow Standard Precautions. These programs include: ADN Associate Degree Nursing PN Practical Nursing MLT Medical Laboratory Technology NA Nursing Assistant EMT Emergency Medical Technician COS Cosmetology Students in the above curriculums are required to receive the hepatitis vaccine series or sign a declination form which will be kept in the student’s record. Additional communicable disease screening and vaccines are required for the ADN, PN, and MLT programs. Note – Communicable diseases may include, but are not limited to: Chicken Pox, Hepatitis, Measles, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Mononucleosis, Whooping Cough, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), AIDS-Related Complex, Zero-positive to AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases 70 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Center_and_Food_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Center and Food Service The Student Center is located in the Student Services/Science Building (Building 9). It offers TV and other activities. A food service facility is located in Building 5. 71 Academics Volume 36 Awards Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Awards Each year at the Graduate Recognition Ceremony those students who have outstanding achievements in the areas of scholarship, service to the school and community, and extracurricular activities are recognized. The following areas of achievement are recognized at the graduation ceremony: 1. Highest academic average in a degree program 2. Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges” National award for outstanding students 72 Academics Volume 36 All_As_and_Deans_List Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 All A’s and Dean’s List Beaufort County Community College encourages academic excellence by publicly recognizing those students who excel in their curriculum requirements. Full-time students who achieve a 4.00 grade point average for the semester are placed on the All A’s List for that semester. All full-time students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 Grade point average with no grade lower than a C are placed on the Dean’s List. Students who receive an incomplete are not eligible for either the All A’s List or the Dean’s List. The All A’s List and the Dean’s List are mailed to area newspapers at the end of each semester. 73 Student Services Volume 36 Change_of_Name_or_Address Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Change of Name or Address Students are responsible for notifying the Registrar’s Office immediately of any change of name or address. 74 Student Services Volume 36 Guided_Tours Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Guided Tours Visitors are always welcome to the Beaufort County Community College campus. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Interested persons should contact the Office of Admissions. 75 Student Services Volume 36 Information_Service Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Information Service Information pertaining to occupations, educational opportunities, and social issues is available in the library and the Office of Student Services. 76 Student Services Volume 36 Student_Activities Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Student Activities Student Government Association The Student Government Association provides an organized avenue of student involvement in the College. The SGA implements and plans activities that provide students with social and service projects, which interest them. Each curriculum/club elects or selects representatives to serve in the SGA. Officers are elected by the student body in a general election during spring semester. An advisor, appointed by the Vice President of Student Services, serves as a representative of the administration and as a liaison for the SGA and the administration. 77 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 1 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 SGA Constitution Beaufort County Community College Student Government Association Constitution Preamble We, the students of Beaufort County Community College, in order to foster a spirit of cooperation among students, staff, and faculty; to coordinate and regulate student activities; to maintain a high standard for the college by upholding high standards of personal conduct; to promote and encourage activities for the best interests of the college; and to develop good citizens through experience in government; do hereby establish this constitution for the Student Government of Beaufort County Community College. Article I — Name This organization shall be named the Student Government Association of Beaufort County Community College. The membership shall consist of all enrolled curriculum students. Article II — Purpose The purpose of the Student Government Association shall be to promote good citizenship throughout the college. To plan and initiate, with the advice of the SGA Advisor, activities sponsored by the Student Government Association. It shall be the purpose of this organization also to stimulate interest in college life both on campus and in the community. Article III — Membership The Student Government Association shall be composed of seven executive council members, one representative, and an alternate from each club/organization recognized or chartered by the SGA. One representative and an alternate from each curriculum are members, too. The faculty head from each curriculum shall submit the names of the representatives to the SGA Advisor by the second full week of classes in the fall semester. It is up to the faculty head to notify the SGA Advisor of any changes. Article IV — Membership Qualifications of the Student Government Association Section I. Qualifications for all Executive Council Officers In order for a student to hold an Executive Office in the SGA, he/she must maintain a 2.5 grade point average each semester and maintain full-time status. Freshman representatives must be full-time students and have a 2.5 overall grade point average at the end of fall semester. 78 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 2 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Section II. Qualifications for Club or Curriculum Representatives Each club or curriculum representative who is a returning representative must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be a full-time student at the time of election, must maintain the GPA and full-time status during their tenure. Club representatives who are freshmen must have a minimum 2.5 GPA after fall semester and must maintain that minimum GPA and full-time status. Article V — Meetings Meeting of the Student Government Association may be called by the President at any time or upon request of the student body or by two-thirds of the Student Government Association. The number of meetings is not hereby specified; however, they shall be scheduled on the second and/or fourth Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 PM. The Student Government meeting shall be open to all students. Groups wishing to present business before the SGA should present a written notice of their business to the President or Secretary. This to be done by Thursday of the week before the meeting they wish to attend. The Secretary will then schedule said business on the agenda for the next meeting. Article VI — Officers Section I. Executive Council The Officers of the Student Government Association shall be as follows: President Treasurer Special Populations Chairperson Vice President Historian Secretary Parliamentarian Section II. The specific duties of the Executive Council officers shall be as follows: A. President- It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all SGA meetings and to appoint chairperson to various committees to provide cooperation between the student body and the SGA. The President shall also serve as a non-voting member on the Board of Trustees. B. Vice President – It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. He/she will supervise all elections and assist the President in fulfilling the executive functions of the SGA. C. Secretary – It shall be the duty of the Secretary to attend all meetings and to keep accurate minutes. He/she shall serve as Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary. The Secretary will also work with the SGA President to form their agenda for the next meeting. In addition, the secretary is required to have minutes typed and distributed to the executive officers and SGA expenditures of SGA advisor within four class days following each meeting. 79 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 3 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 D. Treasurer – It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to handle, with assistance of the SGA advisor, all financial affairs concerning the SGA. The Treasurer will report expenditures to the student body at each meeting as necessary. The SGA Advisor will sign all authorizations for the funds with the approval of the Vice President of Student Services. E. Parliamentarian – It shall be the duty of the Parliamentarian to maintain parliamentary order at the Student Government Association meetings. It shall be his/her responsibility to have a workable knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order. F. Historian - - It shall be the duty of the Historian to keep accurate records of all activities performed by the SGA. G. Special Populations Chairperson – It shall be the duty of the Special Populations Chairperson to represent the needs and concerns of student, and those who have special needs. Section III. Absences Any Executive Officer absent for two (2) or more consecutive meetings can be asked to resign. This decision will be made by the SGA Advisor and/or the Vice President of Student Services. Section IV. Election of Appointment Representatives The chartered clubs and organizations shall elect their representatives. The club advisor shall submit the names of the SGA representatives by the second week of classes in fall semester. Representatives will also be elected/selected by curriculum lead instructors to ensure representation from all students. The Representatives will meet the same qualification. Article VII — Committees Section I. The chairperson of standing committees shall be appointed by the President, with approval of the association. The committee members are appointed by the Chairperson of each committee. Section II. The Committee chairperson and committee members shall be appointed within one week of that committee forming. Article VIII — Temporary Appointments Chairpersons of various temporary committees necessary for only a short time shall be appointed by the President of the SGA, subject to the association’s approval. Chairpersons of temporary committees shall appoint the members of their committee from the student body. 80 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 4 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Article IX — Absences of Representatives Attendance at SGA meeting of designated representatives is required. If an appointee does not attend, the absence will be charged to the SGA representative. Any member absent for more than two (2) meetings per semester will be dismissed. The organization or curriculum advisor shall be notified of the dismissal within (2) class days and a new representative shall be appointed. Article X — Elections Section I. Election Procedure Elections for officers will take place the last Tuesday and Wednesday in April, spring semester. Requirements for office will be read at the March general meeting. Students from each club or curriculum will have an opportunity to run for SGA executive office. Students desiring to run have been enrolled the previous semester and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA from Beaufort County Community College. Letters of Intent to run for SGA office are turned in by the first Tuesday in April to the SGA Advisor. Election of SGA Executive Council will take place by vote of the student body the last Tuesday and Wednesday in April. The Vice-president will be responsible for elections. New officers are installed at the May general meeting. Any offices not filled are filled by a majority vote of SGA representatives and alternates at the first fall general meeting. Section II. Procedures for Replacement of President In the event the President, after being elected, cannot serve his/her term, the Vice- President shall become the President. Then one member of the SGA Executive Council will have the opportunity to move to the Vice-President position. Any member moving from Executive Council position to another will maintain their previous requirements until a replacement is found for their previous position. Section III. Procedures for replacement of any office in the Executive Council If any office in the Executive Council shall become vacant, other than that of the President, the position shall be filled by the Executive Council by a unanimous vote. If a unanimous vote is not achieved, an election will be held among the active Student Government Association members electing from the body an active member to office during the next meeting of the Student Government Association. Section IV. Temporary Replacements If any office in the Executive Council becomes vacant, then the advisor reserves the right to appoint a temporary replacement to the office until the office can be filled by a permanent replacement. 81 Student Services Volume 36 SGA_Constitution Page 5 of 5 Catalog 2015-2016 Article XI — Tuition Assistance SGA officers may receive a stipend at the end of each semester they serve as executive officers if they participate in 90% of scheduled meetings and events. Officers must maintain full-time status and meet the academic requirements as stated in Article IV, Section I. Article XII — Amendments Amendments to the constitution may be proposed by members of the SGA or by ten (10) members of the student body. The proposed amendment shall be read at two (2) meetings of the SGA, with copies distributed to all members in attendance. The amendment shall be voted on after the second reading and will be ratified, if approved, by a two-thirds majority vote of the quorum present. SGA Constitution revised Spring, 2012 Adopted Fall, 2012 82 Student Services Volume 36 Publications Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Publications Student publications are encouraged and developed with assistance from advisors. For instance, Life on the Pamlico, a cultural journal, is published as a part of HUM 120. 83 Volume 36 Organizations Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 (Reminder: Check your student email for details) Organizations/Clubs @ BCCC Both the administration and the SGA encourage students to initiate and participate in any clubs which relate to their educational activities. Active clubs are as follows: 1. Student Government Association (SGA) Theresa Edwards-Building 9-918 @ 252-940-6217 All enrolled Curriculum students 2. Students Striving to Succeed Through Leadership (SSSL) Sandra Hunter-Building 1-120 @ 252-940-6487 TRIO participant 3. Beaufort County Association of Nursing Students (BCANS) Sherry Glover-Building 12-1225 @ 252-940-6265 BCANS Advisor Millie House-Building 12-1235 @ 252-940-6324 Freshman ADN Jeanne Martin-Building 12-1229 @ 252-940-6493 Senior ADN Aino Jackson-Building 12-1239 @ 252-940-6395 PN Class Must be enrolled in ADN/LPN Nursing Program 4. BCCC Automotive Car Club Bryan VanGyzen-Building 2-108B @ 252-940-6329 Richie Alligood-Building 2-108A @ 252-940-6371 Any student enrolled in the Automotive Technology that meets criteria 5. Cosmetology (Club Waves) Velma Worsley-Building11-04 @ 252-940-6230 Dora Scherer-Building 11-08 @ 252-940-6226 Any student enrolled in Cosmetology program 6. Gamma Beta Phi (GBP) Erica Schatz-Building 12-1223 @ 252-940-6425 Co-Advisor-Theresa Edwards-Building 9-918 @ 252-940-6217 By invitation only 7. Medical Lab Technology (MLT Club) Fashikie Smith- Building 12-1230 @ 252-940-6207 Any student enrolled in the MLT program 8. Gaming Club (Strategy U) Brian Miller-Building 2-132A @ 252-940-6308 See Brain Miller for details 9. Men Of Success (3MP) Michele Mayo-Building 9-910 @ 252-940-6233 Open to all minority males See Michele Mayo for details 10. Running Club (Gulls on the Run) Michele Mayo- Building 9-910 @ 252-940-6233 Open to BCCC Students/Faculty & Staff See Michele Mayo for details 84 Volume 36 Organizations Page 2 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 11.BCCC Study Abroad Program Suzanne Stotesbury- Building 3-107 @ 252-940-6339 See Suzanne Stotesbury for details 12.The Jeremiah 29 Club Brian Miller- Building 2-132A @ 252-940-6308 Open to BCCC/ECHS students See Brain Miller for details 13.BCCC’s LGBT Club Saundra Pinkham-Building 5-104F @ 252-940-6354 Marshall Hall-Building 5-005 @ 252-940-6310 Open to BCCC students See Saundra Pinkham or Marshall Hall for details 85 Student Services Volume 36 College_Standing_Committees Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 College Standing Committees Standing committees recommend policies and procedures that affect the institution and the students we serve. The committees are composed of faculty, staff, and students. Any student interested in serving on one of these committees should contact the Vice President of Student Services in Building 9. The standing committees include the following: In addition to student involvement in these committees, the Student Government Association president serves as a member of the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees (nonvoting). 86 Student Services Volume 36 Social_Life Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Social Life Social, cultural, and educational enrichment is provided throughout the year in a number of activities. Students who pay the activity fee are eligible to participate in these activities. 87 General Volume 36 Campus Watch Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Watch Campus Watch is a program designed to alert the campus community that a formal process for reporting crimes and safety hazards exists on campus. Individuals can report incidents to the Campus Police in person or by phone and remain anonymous if they desire. Students and employees have the option to notify and seek assistance from law enforcement and campus authorities of crimes and safety hazards that exist on campus. They may also choose not to report such crimes. Any person that believes that they are the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc. should contact Campus Police or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s office who will assist you and direct you to the appropriate entity for seeking judicial no-contact, restraining and protective orders 88 General Volume 36 College Colors Page 1 of 1 Catalog 2015-2016 College Colors The official school colors are blue and white. 89 General Volume 36 Campus_Regulations Page 1 of 2 Catalog 2015-2016 Campus Regulations Electronic Devices in Classroom Policy (Cell Phones, iPods, Bluetooth Headsets, etc.) All personal electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, Bluetooth headsets, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class. If there is a compelling reason why you must have access to your cell phone or other device during class, you must obtain prior permission from the instructor. Students who disregard this policy may be asked to leave the classroom, and continued abuse of this policy may lead to being dropped from the class. Children on Campus Minors under age sixteen (16), unless enrolled as BCCC students, must not be left unattended on campus at any time. Without prior authorization from a college administrator (i.e. Vice President or Director), minors under age sixteen (16) are not allowed in classrooms, labs, shops, or other instructional areas. This policy also applies to BCCC off-campus sites. Conduct Students enrolled in Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults. Failure to do so may result in expulsion. The campus police will make initial investigations of all non-academic breaches of proper conduct and violations of state, federal, and local law that jeopardize the academic mission of the College. All incidents will be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for review and disposal. Sanctions will be imposed on the student by the Vice President of Student Services if necessary. This does not exempt the student from facing criminal prosecution by the campus police for violations of law on campus property. The Vice President of Student Services will conduct a thorough investigation of all matters referred by the campus police as a result of information obtained in the initial investigation. The campus police will make initial investigations of the following prohibited acts: 1. Interruption of or interference with normal operations of the College, 2. Destruction, damage, or |
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