Beaufort County Community College
College Catalog
2013-2014Beaufort 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 2013 - 2014
Volume 34
Last Update
2/14/2014
Refer to the BCCC website for the official and most current information. Go to www.beaufortccc.edu and click on Catalog.
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Beaufort County Community College is anAffirmative 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
AffirmativeActionOfficer
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: 34.0
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.
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Table of Contents
Beaufort County Community College ................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 4
Academic Calendar 2013 - 2014 ....................................................................................... 14
General Information ........................................................................................................ 15
History of Beaufort County Community College ........................................................... 15
BCCC Vision ................................................................................................................... 15
Mission Statement ........................................................................................................ 15
Long-Range Goals ......................................................................................................... 15
Curriculum Programs ......................................................................................................... 16
Associate Degree Programs .......................................................................................... 16
Diploma Programs ........................................................................................................ 17
Certificate Programs...................................................................................................... 18
Smoking/Tobacco Free Campus Policy ............................................................................... 20
Admissions ........................................................................................................................ 21
Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................ 28
Learning Resources ....................................................................................................... 31
Distance Learning .......................................................................................................... 33
Bookstore ...................................................................................................................... 33
Campus Police ............................................................................................................... 34
Academic Policies .............................................................................................................. 35
Grading System ............................................................................................................. 35
Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA).................................................................. 35
Academic Forgiveness ................................................................................................... 36
Audit Credit ................................................................................................................... 36
Catalog of Record ......................................................................................................... 36
Cooperative Education .................................................................................................. 36
Course Substitution ...................................................................................................... 37
Credit Hour Load Policy ................................................................................................. 37
Repeating Course Work ................................................................................................ 37
Advanced Standing ........................................................................................................... 38
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions ........................................................................ 38
Credit by Examination ................................................................................................... 38
Military Credit ............................................................................................................... 39
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit ........................................................ 39
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit .................................................................................. 39
Tech Prep Advanced Placement .................................................................................... 39 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 4
Change in Course Study ................................................................................................ 40
Withdrawal from the College ........................................................................................ 40
Drop-Add Policy ............................................................................................................ 40
Academic Probation Policy ........................................................................................... 41
Attendance Policy ......................................................................................................... 42
Licensing of Graduates .................................................................................................. 43
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................ 43
Developmental Education ................................................................................................. 44
Academic Support Center (ASC) .................................................................................... 44
Prerequisite Procedures ................................................................................................ 45
The Writing Center (WC) .............................................................................................. 45
Placement Testing ......................................................................................................... 46
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement............................................................................. 46
Transfer of Graduates of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Programs in the Community College System .................................................................................... 47
Transfer of General Education Core Courses for Non-graduates .................................. 47
Transfer of Associate in Applied Science Degree Course Credits ................................... 48
Private Institutions Endorsing the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement ................. 48
Student Services .............................................................................................................. 49
Registration ....................................................................................................................... 49
Late Registration ............................................................................................................... 49
Counseling Service ............................................................................................................. 49
Services for Students with Special Needs ........................................................................... 49
Academic Advising ............................................................................................................. 50
Testing Service ................................................................................................................... 50
Student Records and Privacy Rights .................................................................................. 50
Distance Education Statement of Privacy ......................................................................... 51
BCCC Computer Use Guidelines for Students/Patrons ................................................. 52
Transfer to Senior Institutions ............................................................................................ 53
Transcripts ..................................................................................................................... 54
Grade Reports ............................................................................................................... 54
Student Support Services Program .................................................................................... 54
Career Center ..................................................................................................................... 55
Graduation Exercises ......................................................................................................... 55
Housing ............................................................................................................................. 55
Health ............................................................................................................................... 55 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 5
Communicable Disease Policy ........................................................................................... 56
Student Center and Food Service ....................................................................................... 57
Awards .............................................................................................................................. 57
All A’s and Dean’s List ....................................................................................................... 57
Change of Name or Address .............................................................................................. 57
Guided Tours ...................................................................................................................... 57
Information Service ........................................................................................................... 58
Student Activities ............................................................................................................... 58
Student Government Association ................................................................................. 58
SGA Constitution ............................................................................................................... 59
Publications ....................................................................................................................... 64
Organizations .................................................................................................................... 64
College Standing Committees ............................................................................................ 64
Social Life ........................................................................................................................... 64
Campus Watch .................................................................................................................. 64
College Colors .................................................................................................................... 64
Campus Regulations .......................................................................................................... 65
Student Concern/Complaint Process ................................................................................. 66
Student Incident Procedures ........................................................................................ 67
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Policy ............................................................................................ 74
Weapons on College Property ...................................................................................... 74
Cheating and Plagiarism ................................................................................................ 74
Smoking, Eating, Drinking ............................................................................................. 75
Phone Calls .................................................................................................................... 75
Lost and Found ............................................................................................................. 76
Inclement Weather ....................................................................................................... 76
Traffic Regulations ......................................................................................................... 76
Emergency Evacuation .................................................................................................. 77
Student Rights and Due Process ................................................................................... 78
Terminology .................................................................................................................. 81
Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................... 82
Applying for Financial Aid .............................................................................................. 82
Award Decisions ............................................................................................................ 83
Withdrawals, Refunds, and Repayments ...................................................................... 85
Grants ........................................................................................................................... 87
Scholarships .................................................................................................................. 88 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 6
Loans ............................................................................................................................. 89
Student Rights ................................................................................................................... 93
Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................... 93
Veteran Affairs ................................................................................................................... 94
Curriculum Programs ....................................................................................................... 97
Associate in Arts ................................................................................................................ 97
Associate in General Education ......................................................................................... 99
Associate in Science ......................................................................................................... 100
Accounting ...................................................................................................................... 102
Accounting Diploma.................................................................................................... 104
Federal Income Tax Certificate .................................................................................... 105
General Accounting Certificate ................................................................................... 106
Associate Degree Nursing ................................................................................................ 107
Practical Nursing Diploma Program ............................................................................ 109
Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nursing Assistant Pathway ............................................ 110
Automotive Systems Technology ..................................................................................... 112
Automotive Technology Diploma ................................................................................ 114
Automotive Technology Certificate ............................................................................. 115
Automotive Technology Engines and Brakes Certificate ............................................. 116
Automotive Engines Certificate................................................................................... 117
Automotive Chassis Certificate ................................................................................... 118
Automotive Electrical & Electronics Certificate .......................................................... 119
Automotive Drivetrains Certificate ............................................................................. 120
Basic Law Enforcement Training ...................................................................................... 121
Biotechnology.................................................................................................................. 122
Business Administration .................................................................................................. 124
Business Administration Diploma ............................................................................... 126
Business Administration Certificate ............................................................................ 127
Community Spanish Facilitator Certificate ...................................................................... 128
Computer Information Technology .................................................................................. 129
Web Development and Design Certificate .................................................................. 131
Computer Hardware Repair & Troubleshooting Certificate ........................................ 132
Networking Support Certificate .................................................................................. 133
Computer Programming .................................................................................................. 134
C++ Programming Certificate ...................................................................................... 136
Visual Basic Programming Certificate .......................................................................... 137 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 7
Construction Equipment Systems Technology ................................................................. 138
Construction Equipment Systems Diploma ................................................................ 140
Engine and Electrical Certification .............................................................................. 141
Power Train and Hydraulic Certificate ........................................................................ 142
Cosmetology .................................................................................................................... 143
Cosmetology Diploma ................................................................................................. 145
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate ............................................................................. 146
Esthetics Technology Certificate.................................................................................. 147
Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate ...................................................................... 148
Criminal Justice Technology ............................................................................................ 149
Criminal Justice Diploma ............................................................................................. 151
Basics of Criminal Justice Certificate........................................................................... 152
Essential Police Operations Certificate ....................................................................... 153
Corrections Certificate ................................................................................................ 154
Dental Assisting ............................................................................................................... 155
Early Childhood Education............................................................................................... 156
Early Childhood Diploma ............................................................................................. 158
Special Education Certificate....................................................................................... 160
Infant and Toddler Certificate ..................................................................................... 161
School Age Certificate ................................................................................................. 162
Early Childhood Administration Certificate ................................................................. 163
School-Age Education...................................................................................................... 164
Electrical Engineering Technology .................................................................................... 166
Applied Electrical Principles Diploma .......................................................................... 168
Basic Electrical Wiring Methods Certificate ................................................................ 169
Electronics Engineering Technology ................................................................................. 170
Applied Electronic Principles Diploma ........................................................................ 172
Basic Electronics Certificate ........................................................................................ 173
General Occupational Technology ................................................................................... 174
Health and Fitness Science .............................................................................................. 175
Human Services Technology ............................................................................................ 177
Human Services Technology Diploma.......................................................................... 179
Human Services Technology Certificate ...................................................................... 180
Mechanical Engineering Technology ................................................................................ 181
Machinist Diploma ...................................................................................................... 183
Machinist Certificate ................................................................................................... 184
Machinist Advanced Certificate .................................................................................. 185
Industrial Technology Certificate ................................................................................ 186
Mechanical Engineering Technology/Drafting and Design .............................................. 187 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 8
Mechanical Drafting and Design Diploma ................................................................... 189
Mechanical Drafting and Design Certificate ................................................................ 190
CAD Operator Certificate ............................................................................................ 191
Basic Drafting Technology Certificate .......................................................................... 192
Medical Laboratory Technology ....................................................................................... 193
Medical Office Administration ......................................................................................... 195
Basic Medical Office Certificate ................................................................................... 197
Office Administration ....................................................................................................... 198
Basic Office Skills Certificate ....................................................................................... 200
Word Processing Specialist Certificate ........................................................................ 201
Software Applications Specialist Certificate ................................................................ 202
Speech Language Pathology Assistant ............................................................................ 203
Welding Technology ......................................................................................................... 204
Welding Technology Diploma ...................................................................................... 206
Welding Technology Certificate ................................................................................... 207
Basic MIG/TIG Welding Certificate .............................................................................. 208
GTAW TIG Welding Certificate ..................................................................................... 209
Basic Pipe Welding Certificate ..................................................................................... 210
Basic Welding Certificate ............................................................................................. 211
SMAW (Stick) Certificate ............................................................................................. 212
Continuing Education Division ....................................................................................... 213
General Information ................................................................................................... 213
Nature of Courses ....................................................................................................... 213
Online Classes ............................................................................................................. 213
Admission Requirements ............................................................................................ 214
Small Business Center ...................................................................................................... 217
Customized Training Program ..................................................................................... 217
Occupational Extension ................................................................................................... 218
Fees ............................................................................................................................. 218
Self-Supporting Program ................................................................................................. 218
Public Service Programs .................................................................................................. 219
Basic Skills Program ........................................................................................................ 220
Adult Basic Education (ABE) & General Educational Development (GED) .................. 220
High School Equivalency Tests General Education Development (GED) ...................... 220
Continuing Education Divisions ....................................................................................... 222
Human Resources Development Program (HRD) ....................................................... 222
Career Readiness Certification (CRC) .......................................................................... 222
The Continuing Education Unit ................................................................................... 223 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 9
Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 224
Academic Related ............................................................................................................ 224
Accounting ...................................................................................................................... 225
Anthropology................................................................................................................... 228
Art .................................................................................................................................. 228
Astronomy ....................................................................................................................... 230
Automotive ...................................................................................................................... 232
Biology............................................................................................................................ 237
Biotechnology.................................................................................................................. 243
Blueprint Reading ............................................................................................................ 244
Business ........................................................................................................................... 244
Chemistry ........................................................................................................................ 247
Information Systems ....................................................................................................... 249
Criminal Justice ................................................................................................................ 250
Cooperative Education .................................................................................................... 254
Communication ............................................................................................................... 257
Cosmetology .................................................................................................................... 257
Computer Science ............................................................................................................ 262
Computer Information Technology .................................................................................. 264
Database ......................................................................................................................... 265
Design Drafting ............................................................................................................... 265
Drafting ........................................................................................................................... 266
Developmental Mathematics .......................................................................................... 267
Developmental Math Shell .............................................................................................. 270
Developmental Reading/English ..................................................................................... 271
Drama/Theatre ............................................................................................................... 272
Economics ....................................................................................................................... 273
Education ........................................................................................................................ 274
Engineering ..................................................................................................................... 283
Electrical .......................................................................................................................... 284 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 10
Engineering Technology ................................................................................................... 287
Electronics ....................................................................................................................... 287
English ............................................................................................................................. 289
French .............................................................................................................................. 295
Geography ....................................................................................................................... 295
Health .............................................................................................................................. 296
Health Sciences ............................................................................................................... 296
Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology ................................................................... 297
History ............................................................................................................................. 298
Human Services ............................................................................................................... 301
Humanities ...................................................................................................................... 303
Hydraulics ........................................................................................................................ 305
Industrial Science ............................................................................................................. 306
Machining ....................................................................................................................... 306
Mathematics ................................................................................................................... 307
Mechanical ...................................................................................................................... 316
Marketing ........................................................................................................................ 318
Medical Assisting ............................................................................................................. 319
Medical Laboratory Technology ....................................................................................... 319
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 323
Music ............................................................................................................................... 324
Networking ...................................................................................................................... 324
Networking Operating Systems....................................................................................... 325
Nursing ............................................................................................................................ 326
Nursing Assistant ............................................................................................................ 330
Office Administration (Medical Office Administration) .................................................... 331
Process Control Instrumentation ..................................................................................... 335
Philosophy ....................................................................................................................... 336
Physical Education ........................................................................................................... 336
Physical Fitness ............................................................................................................... 342 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 11
Physical Science ............................................................................................................... 344
Physics ............................................................................................................................. 344
Power Mechanics ............................................................................................................. 346
Political Science ............................................................................................................... 346
Psychology...................................................................................................................... 348
Reading ........................................................................................................................... 350
Religion ........................................................................................................................... 351
Information Systems Security .......................................................................................... 351
Sociology ......................................................................................................................... 352
Spanish ............................................................................................................................ 354
Spanish Interpreter .......................................................................................................... 356
Social Work ...................................................................................................................... 356
Transportation Technology .............................................................................................. 357
Work-Based Learning ...................................................................................................... 365
WEB Technologies ............................................................................................................ 368
Welding ........................................................................................................................... 369
Organization .................................................................................................................. 373
Beaufort County Board of Commissioners ....................................................................... 373
Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................. 373
Administrative Offices ..................................................................................................... 375
Office of the President ................................................................................................ 375
Administrative Services.................................................................................................... 375
Continuing Education ...................................................................................................... 375
Instructional Affairs ......................................................................................................... 375
Research and Institutional Effectiveness ......................................................................... 376
Student Services .............................................................................................................. 376
Faculty and Professional Staff ......................................................................................... 377
Supporting Staff .............................................................................................................. 387
Plant & Maintenance Operations ............................................................................... 388
Campus Police Staff .................................................................................................... 388
Beaufort County Community College ......................................................................... 388
Faculty and Staff Directory ......................................................................................... 388 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 12
Beaufort County Community College Performance-Based Budgeting/Accountability .... 389
BCCC Campus Map ........................................................................................................ 390
Academic Calendar 2014 - 2015 ..................................................................................... 391 Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 13
Academic Calendar 2013 - 2014
Fall Semester 2013
August 8, 2012 Last day to pay Early Registration
August 9, 2013 Deregistration
August 14, 2013 Late Registration
August 15, 2013 First Day of Class
September 2, 2013 Holiday
October 10, & 11, 2013 Student/Faculty Vacation
October 14 - 25, 2013 Pre-advising with Advisor/Spring
October 28, 2013 Graduating Student Registration
October 29, 2013 Returning Student Registration
October 29, 2013 Quick registration with Advisor
October 30, 2013 New Student Orientation/Spring
October 30-Nov. 1, 2013 All registration
November 11, 2013 Holiday
November 12, 2013 Bills Mailed
November 15, 2013 Last Day to OfficiallyWithdraw
November 27-29, 2013 Student/Faculty Vacation
December 11, 2013 Last Day to Pay Early Registration
December 12, 2013 Deregistration
December 17, & 18, 2013 Exams
December 18, 2013 Semester Ends
Spring Semester 2014
January 7, 2014 Spring Late Registration
January 8, 2014 Term Begins
January 20, 2014 Holiday
March 6-7, 2014 Student/Faculty Vacation
March 25, 2014 Summer Registration /No Class
April 9, 2014 Last Day to Officially Withdraw
April 22-25, 2014 Student/Faculty Vacation
May 13-14, 2014 Exams
May 14, 2014 Semester Ends
May 15, 2014 Graduation
Summer Term 2014
May 19, 2014 Summer Late Registration
May 20, 2014 Term Begins
May 26, 2014 Holiday
June 24, 2014 Fall Early Registration
July 3, 2014 Holiday
July 16, 2014 Semester Ends
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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.
BCCC 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.
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.
Long-Range Goals
1. Provide a comprehensive education program focused on student learning and excellence in teaching.
2. Maintain a positive and safe learning environment for a diverse population.
3. Provide services which enhance and/or encourage personal and educational growth.
4. Promote the development of work force training and retraining.
5. Offer services to business and industry designed to enhance economic development.
6. Seek and develop additional resources necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the College.
7. Identify emerging technology trends in higher education and adopt those technologies which enhance efficiencies and effectiveness.
8. Improve the services of the College through a continuous evaluation and revision of goals and objectives, instruction, programs, and administrative organization.
9. Partner with educational institutions and workplace training organizations creating continuous learning opportunities for students.
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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.)
Accounting
Associate Degree Nursing
Automotive Systems Technology
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
Mechanical Engineering Technology/Drafting & Design
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical OfficeAdministration
OfficeAdministration
School-Age Education
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Welding Technology
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Diploma Programs
Accounting
Applied Electrical Principles
Applied Electronic Principles
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Construction Equipment Systems
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Dental Assisting
Early Childhood
Human Services Technology
Machinist
Mechanical Drafting and Design
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.
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Certificate Programs
Automotive Chassis
Automotive Drivetrains
Automotive Electrical & Electronics
Automotive Engines
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology (Engines and Brakes)
Basic Drafting Technology
Basic ElectricalWiring Methods
Basic Electronics
Basics of Criminal Justice
BasicMedical Office
Basic Office Skills
Business Administration
C++ Programming
CAD Operator
Community Spanish Facilitator
Computer Hardware Repair & Trouble Shooting
Construction Equipment Systems
Corrections
Cosmetology Instructor
Early Childhood Administration
Engine and Electrical
Essential Police Operations
Esthetics Technology
Federal Income Tax
General Accounting
Human Services Technology
Industrial Technology
Infant and Toddler
Machinist
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Machinist (Advanced)
Manicuring/Nail Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Design
Network Support
Power Train and Hydraulic
School Age
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 – GTAWTIG (Plate/Pipe)
Welding – Stick and MIG
Welding – SMAW (Stick Plate/Pipe)
Word Processing Specialist
For curriculum check-off sheets on all current courses offered at BCCC use the following link from our website: http://www.beaufortccc.edu/Repository/academic_advising.htm
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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.
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 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.
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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. High school student applicants 16 years of age or older may be admitted into credit and continuing education courses in accordance with the dual enrollment policies adopted by the State of North Carolina. 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 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 affiliation.
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. 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 applicant must request that official copies of transcripts of all previous
high school and college (if any) work be submitted directly to the BCCC
Admissions Office. Applicants who have a GED should request that official
scores be submitted.
4. All applicants, unless exempt, must take a placement examination.
5. 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 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, Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 21
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Note:Aclinical 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 forApplicant 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
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C or better. 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 pproved healthcare field.Medical LaboratoryTechnology Programs requires chemistry to be completed within five years.
3. Have high school transcript or official GED report sent to BCCC (college
transcripts, if applicable).
4. AminimumGPAof 2.0 is required in specific allied health programcurriculum courses from all colleges and BCCC. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is
5. required in specific allied health curriculum courses completed at BCCC.
*Not required for Practical Nursing (PN)
ApplicationDeadlines
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 HealthAdmissions 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)
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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 LawEnforcement Training (BLET). Please read through this information carefully and completely.
Policy Statement
Beaufort County Community College curriculumadmission 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 fromthe 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.
3. Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following:
a. A felony;
b. A crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years;
c. 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;
d. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in “C” above regardless
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of the date of occurrence; or
e. Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months.
4. Have taken the college’s placement tests and achieved minimal acceptable scores in reading.
5. Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
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. Asponsorship 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.
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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 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.
To be eligible for admission into either theAAorAS programs, a student must take the English, reading, and math placement tests and place out of ENG 090, RED 090, and MAT 080. Students who do not place out of these courses will be assigned to the Associate in General Education College Transfer Program (AGE- CT) until all developmental course work is completed. Upon completion of these courses, students may be admitted into the AAor AS programs. Placement testing may be waived under certain conditions. (See catalog).
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H. International StudentAdmissions
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
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. These guidelines may be obtained from the Admissions Office.
To be eligible for registration, the student must meet the following requirements:
a) Update their application
b) Participate in an interview with an admissions counselor.
c) Be assigned a faculty advisor.
d) 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 (a) through (d).
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.
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, Volume 34 BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014 28
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, 2013-2014:
N.C. Resident
1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $71.50 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $1,144.00 per semester
Out-of-State
1 to 15 Semester Credit Hours $263.50 per semester hour 16 Semester Credit Hours and Over $4,216.00 per semester
Note: These rates are subject to change by action of the General Assembly.
StudentActivity Fee
The Student Activity Fee is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled ($2.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $32.00 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 ($1.00 per credit hour) with a maximum of $16.00 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.
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.
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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. A100 percent refund shall bemade if the student officiallywithdraws prior to the first day of class (es) of the academic semester as noted in theCollege 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.
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.
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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.
I. 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.
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.
ServicesAvailable 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
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• 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.
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 theAV 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.
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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. Atextbook 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.
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
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of Administrative Services. A schedule is posted on the door to show when the bookstore is open.
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 210, and can be reached by phone at 252-940-6444 or 252-943-8721.
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Academic Policies
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:
Quality
Quality
Class
Grade
Points
Credit
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: GPAwill vary if student takes developmental courses, receives credit by exam, or pass grade.
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AcademicForgiveness
Astudent 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.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative 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. Cooperative education is open to students in certain programs. College personnel will assist the student in securing a job that meets the criteria for eligibility.Astudent may also use the job in which he/she is presently employed
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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 an avenue to better relate the College to the community. A student may earn cooperative education credit according to approved curriculum standards for his/her curriculum. Students should check with their advisor and/or the cooperative 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 GPAof 2.5 or higher and the permission of their advisor and theVice President ofAcademics.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 CourseWork
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.
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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 ofAcademics. 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 Associate in Applied Science degree programs.
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 coursenumber, thenumber of credit hours, and the gradeCE(credit by examination)will be entered on the student’s record. Tuition paid for a challenged course is non-refundable.
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A student who has registered for a course (including for audit) and has been a member 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 PrepAdvanced 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.
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Change in Course Study
Students who wish to change their programof study must complete appropriate forms from the Registrar’s Office and will be effective the following semester. The chairperson 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.
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.
Drop-Add Policy
Class Entry
Students who have registered and paid their fees must enter class during the designated drop-add period. Any student who has not registered or attended class before the drop/add period ends will have to obtain the instructor’s written permission to enter class.
Drop/Add/Withdrawal
Courses may be added only during the period designated in the College calendar. After the drop-add period, no course may be added without the instructor’s approval. Students who find it necessary to add or drop a course or to withdraw completely from the college should secure a drop/add form from the Registrar’s Office. Students who register early for classes with pre-requisites must withdraw from those classes if they do not meet the pre-requisites (students must pass BIO 168 in order to remain in BIO 169). Students who do not withdraw will be dropped from the class.
In order to add a course, a student must complete the following steps:
1. Complete all required information on the drop/add form.
2. Have the instructor initial the completed form.
3. Have the academic advisor sign the completed form.
4. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing.
In order to drop a course, a student must complete the following steps*:
1. Complete all required information on the drop/add form.
2. Have the instructor initial the completed form.
3. Have the academic advisor sign the completed form.
4. Return the form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing.
In order to withdraw from school, a student must complete the following steps:
1. Complete all required information on the drop/add form.
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2. Have the advisor and a member of the counseling staff sign the completed form. (Students receiving financial aid must see the Financial Aid Officer.)
3. Return the completed form to the Registrar’s Office for final processing, which includes checking for student restrictions.
*A student may not drop a class after the published last day to drop without 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).
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.
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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.Attendance for distance learning students is calculated according to required assignments and a specified level of contact as determined by the instructor.
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.
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.
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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.
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 curriculumoutline as minimumrequirements 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.
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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
Academic Support Center (ASC)
The Academic Support Center (ASC) 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 ASC 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 ASC 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 ASC assistant may work with students who need additional direction in accessing distance learning, in working with desktop applications, or in using online tutorial software.
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The Academic Support Center is located in Building 1, Room 115, and the phone number is 252-940-6338.
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,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.
The Writing Center (WC)
The Writing Center is available to students enrolled in any area of the college and to community writers not formally enrolled at the college. The Writing Center’s mission is to aid all students in any subject to become more effective writers during any stage of the writing process by offering one-on-one tutoring and group workshops. The Writing Center also offers word-processing and internet access.
The Writing Center serves as a resource for faculty teaching writing in their courses by aiding them in writing assignment design, the assessment of writing, and mini-units on composition related curricula in their classrooms.
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The Writing Center maintains the Online Writing Lab (OWL) and houses the College’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Program. The Writing Center is located in Building 11, Room 26 and can be reached at 252-940-6445.
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 20 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 froma 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.
ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) addresses the transfer of students between institutions in theNorthCarolina CommunityCollege Systemand fromthat 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
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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.
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
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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.
Private Institutions Endorsing the ComprehensiveArticulation 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 WarrenWilson College
Johnson C. Smith University Wingate University
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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.
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.
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
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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 923 or call 252-940-6351.
AcademicAdvising
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.
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.
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.
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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, publishedMonday, April 11, 1988. Copies are available in the library and the Office of Student Services.
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
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able to experience fully the interactive features of Blackboard or other websites you visit.
Links to OtherWebsites
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.
Security of your Personal Information
Beaufort County Community College secures your personal information fromunauthorized 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 ou