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One Color Two Color TABLE OF CONTENTS i Cape Fear Community College WILMINGTON CAMPUS 411 NORTH FRONT STREET WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-3910 (910) 362-7000 NORTH CAMPUS 4500 BLUE CLAY ROAD CASTLE HAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA 28429-6114 (910) 362-7700 BURGAW CENTER 100 E. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA 28425 (910) 362-7900 ALSTON BURKE CENTER 621 NC HIGHWAY 210 E. SURF CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28445 (910) 362-7930 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College www.cfcc.edu CATALOG and STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016 VOLUME XLV JULY 2015 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ii NOTE The catalog and handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the College or the State. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the North Carolina State Legislature, the North Carolina Community College System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curricula, fees, etc., necessary. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are committed to equality of educational opportunity. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees. Moreover, the College is committed to cultural diversity and actively seeks larger numbers of minorities within the College community. This policy applies to both students and employees at all levels of the Colleges operations. INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community College. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) provides the above information to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of CFCC, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of CFCC’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against CFCC for alleged non-com-pliance with a standard or requirement. The Commission on College’s should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Cape Fear Community College’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise, the Commission on College’s website provides membership information and accreditation status of its members at www.sacscoc.org. All other inquiries about Cape Fear Community College should be addressed directly to the college and not to the Commission on College’s office. MEMBER OF Cape Fear Community College is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System, the League for Innovation in Commu-nity Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges. ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF SELECT PROGRAMS Associate Degree Nursing: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The address and telephone number of Accredita-tion Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. Cardiovascular Sonography: The Cardiovascular Sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, (651) 731-1582. Criminal Justice Technology: The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The address and telephone number of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is NC Criminal Justice Standards Division, NC Department of Justice, 114 West Edenton Street, PO Drawer 149, Raleigh, NC 27602, (910) 716-6470. Dental Assisting: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. Dental Hygiene: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. The dental hygiene program is accredited without reporting requirements. Early Childhood Education: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), NAEYC Associate Degree Accreditation, 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005-4101, (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460. Medical Sonography: The Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and tele-phone number of CAAHEP is 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350. The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, (651) 731-1582. Occupational Therapy Assistant: The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org. Pharmacy Technology: The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, (301) 657-3000, www.ashp.org. Phlebotomy: The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8710 W. Bryn Marr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, (773) 714-8880. Practical Nursing: The North Carolina Board of Nursing, PO Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 782-3211, www.ncbon.org. Radiography: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org. Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 694-9262. ADMISSION TO ANY AND ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR OTHER NON-RELEVANT FACTORS. TABLE OF CONTENTS iii Table Of Contents President’s Welcome..............................................................1 College Calendar....................................................................3 Local Board of Trustees.........................................................1 Mission Statements................................................................2 Vision Statement....................................................................2 State Board of Community Colleges.....................................1 About the College..................................................................2 Admissions............................................................................5 Admission of International Students..............................7 Admission of Non-degree Seeking Student....................5 Admission of Out-of-State Students...............................7 Admission of Transfer Students......................................5 Admission of Transient Students....................................6 College Opportunities for High School Students...........6 General Admissions Process...........................................7 Provisional Admission....................................................6 Re-Admission of Curriculum Students...........................6 Residency Appeal...........................................................7 Selective Admissions/Health Science Programs............5 Special Credit-Lifelong Learners...................................6 Services to Students.............................................................8 Academic Advising Center.............................................9 Accuplacer Test...............................................................9 Basic Skills Division.....................................................15 Campus Visits.................................................................8 Career and Testing Services............................................9 Continuing Education Services.....................................15 Counseling......................................................................9 Developmental Studies.................................................11 Disability Support Services............................................9 Health Services.............................................................14 High School Equivalency Exam Testing........................9 Human Resources Development Program....................15 Learning Lab.................................................................14 Learning Resources Center...........................................14 List of Transfer Courses................................................11 myCFCC.........................................................................8 Online Learning............................................................15 Orientation......................................................................8 Placement Test Advising Guide....................................10 Placement Testing...........................................................9 Placement Testing Options.............................................9 Retention and Graduation Rate Information.................11 Retest Policy...................................................................9 WebAdvisor....................................................................8 Where to Go for What....................................................8 Registration Information...................................................15 Auditing Courses..........................................................16 Course Load..................................................................15 Procedures for Registering for Classes.........................15 Semester Hour Credit...................................................15 Semester System...........................................................15 WebAdvisor (Online Registration)...............................16 Withdrawal....................................................................16 Academic Information.......................................................17 Academic Forgiveness..................................................23 Academic Honors.........................................................25 Academic Program Change..........................................22 Academic Program of Study.........................................22 Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension............24 Advanced Placement....................................................20 Attendance Policy.........................................................17 Catalog of Record.........................................................25 CFCC Honors Program.................................................26 Cheating and Plagiarism...............................................24 CLEP - College Level Examination Program...............20 College Closings or Delays..........................................18 Computer Competency.................................................25 Course Repeat Policy....................................................23 Credit by Proficiency....................................................20 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests...........................21 Degree Audit.................................................................25 Educational Partnerships..............................................21 Experiential Learning...................................................22 Final Grades..................................................................19 Grade Appeal Procedure...............................................23 Grading and Grade Point Averages...............................17 Grading Scale................................................................17 Grading System............................................................17 Graduation Needs.........................................................25 Inclement Weather........................................................18 Incomplete Grades........................................................19 Independent Study........................................................22 Intent to Graduate.........................................................25 North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement............................................22 Off-Campus Groups and Individuals............................18 On-Campus Groups and Individuals............................18 Partnerships with Business and Industry......................21 Partnerships with Community Agencies.......................21 Prerequisites and Corequisites......................................24 Requirements for Graduation.......................................25 Right of Appeal (Academic Suspension)......................24 Right of Appeal (Cheating)...........................................24 Satisfactory Progress Standards....................................23 Student Advisement......................................................17 Student Participation in CFCC Activities.....................19 Student Veteran Attendance Policy...............................18 Translating Course Grades into GPA............................17 Waiver of Prerequisites and Corequisites.....................24 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE iv Financial Aid......................................................................26 Appeal Process for Probationary Semester...................28 Applying for Financial Aid...........................................26 Available Aid Programs................................................26 Eligibility After Graduation..........................................27 Failure to Achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress.....27 Financial Need and Expected Family Contribution......27 Foundation Scholarships...............................................29 Maintaining eligibility for Veterans Educational Benefits.................................30 Maximum Time Frame.................................................28 Maximum Time Frame Appeal.....................................29 Notification of Awards..................................................27 Programs Not Eligible for Financial Aid......................27 Qualitative and Quantitative Standards........................27 Return of Federal Funds...............................................29 Satisfactory Academic Progress...................................27 Student Ambassadors....................................................30 Student Responsibilities................................................29 Timing of Measurement................................................28 Tuition/Fees/Books.......................................................29 Verification....................................................................27 Veterans Educational Benefits......................................30 Vocational Rehabilitation..............................................30 Expenses..............................................................................31 Bookstore......................................................................32 Electronic Signature Policy for Students......................31 Graduation Fees............................................................32 Institutional Indebtedness.............................................32 Insurance.......................................................................31 Parking and Security Permits........................................31 Personnel in the Armed Services..................................32 Refund of Tuition..........................................................32 Return Check Guidelines..............................................32 Student Fees..................................................................32 Student Identification Card...........................................32 Textbooks, Educational Tools and Fees........................32 Transcript of Record.....................................................32 Tuition...........................................................................31 Student Activities...............................................................33 Athletics and Intramural Activities...............................33 Clubs and Organizations...............................................34 College Sponsored Activities and Events.....................35 Intramural Program.......................................................33 Phi Theta Kappa...........................................................33 Social Activities............................................................33 Student Ambassadors Program.....................................33 Student Government Association.................................33 Student Publications.....................................................35 General Information..........................................................36 Change of Name/Address.............................................36 Children on Campus Policy..........................................36 Dress.............................................................................36 Food Services................................................................36 Housing.........................................................................36 Lost and Found.............................................................36 Parking..........................................................................37 Telephones....................................................................37 Tobacco Free Campus Policy.......................................37 Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities.........38 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act.............................45 Classroom Rules...........................................................40 Code of Conduct...........................................................40 Computer Acceptable Use Policy.................................39 Conduct Probation and Suspension..............................40 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy............44 Crime Data....................................................................45 Directory Information...................................................38 Drug and Alcohol Policy..............................................47 Emergency Evacuation.................................................47 Evacuation of Buildings...............................................46 Grievance Procedure.....................................................46 Judicial Board...............................................................46 Patent and Copyright Policy.........................................39 Right of Appeal.............................................................40 Rights of Administration...............................................38 Rights of Faculty...........................................................38 Rights of Parents...........................................................38 Rights of Students3.........................................................8 Sex Offender Notification.............................................45 Sexual/Gender Misconduct Plan and Plan Expectations.....................................................41 Sexual Harassment........................................................46 Sexual Misconduct........................................................41 Student and Public Complaint Policy and Procedures.46 Student Records............................................................38 Weapons on Campus.....................................................40 Written Student Complaint...........................................46 Continuing Education Division.........................................49 Alston W. Burke Center................................................57 Basic Skills Division.....................................................50 Burgaw Center..............................................................57 Community Enrichment Department............................52 Corporate and Continuing Education Department.......54 General Course Information.........................................49 Healthcare and Life Sciences Department....................55 Public Safety Department.............................................56 Online Learning.................................................................57 TABLE OF CONTENTS v Culinary Arts...............................................................105 Dental Assisting..........................................................107 Dental Hygiene...........................................................108 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics...................109 Drafting.......................................................................124 Early Childhood Education.........................................110 Electrical Systems Technology................................... 111 Electronics Engineering Technology..........................112 Emergency Medical Science.......................................114 Esthetics Instructors....................................................114 Esthetics Technology..................................................115 Film and Video Production Technology.....................115 Fire Protection Technology.........................................116 Healthcare Business Informatics................................117 Hospitality Management.............................................118 Industrial Systems Technology...................................119 Interior Design............................................................120 Interpreter Education..................................................121 Landscape Gardening.................................................121 Retention Pond Management.................................122 Marine Technology.....................................................123 Mechanical Engineering Technology.........................124 CAD Drafting.........................................................125 Mechatronics Engineering Technology......................125 Medical Office Administration...................................126 Medical Sonography...................................................126 Nuclear Technology....................................................127 Nursing Programs.......................................................128 Associate Degree Nursing (RN)............................128 Practical Nursing (LPN)........................................129 Occupational Therapy Assistant.................................130 Paralegal Technology..................................................131 Pharmacy Technology.................................................132 Phlebotomy.................................................................133 Plumbing.....................................................................134 Practical Nursing (LPN).............................................129 Radiography................................................................134 Real Estate Licensing.................................................135 Surgical Technology...................................................135 Sustainability Technologies........................................136 Renewable Energy Technology.............................137 Sustainable Building Technologies........................137 Truck Driver Training.................................................138 Welding Technology...................................................138 Course Descriptions.........................................................139 Staff and Faculty..............................................................261 Index..................................................................................280 Programs of Study.............................................................58 General Education Values Statement............................60 College Transfer/University Parallel General Information and Articulation Agreements...................................60 College Transfer Programs...............................................66 Associate in Arts...........................................................66 Associate in Science.....................................................70 Associate in Fine Arts Pre-Major.................................74 Art............................................................................74 Drama.......................................................................76 Music and Music Education.....................................80 Associate in General Education........................................83 Associate in Applied Science, Diploma and Certificate Programs.............................................................................83 Accounting....................................................................83 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology........................................84 Architectural Technology.............................................85 Associate Degree Nursing..........................................128 Automotive Systems Technology.................................86 Basic Law Enforcement Training.................................88 Boat Building................................................................88 Boat Manufacture and Service......................................89 Business Administration...............................................90 Banking and Finance................................................91 Customer Service.....................................................91 Entrepreneurship......................................................91 International Business..............................................91 Management and Supervision..................................92 Office Systems....................................................90/92 Project Management................................................92 Cardiovascular Sonography..........................................92 Carpentry......................................................................93 Chemical Technology...................................................93 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology..............94 Community Spanish Interpreter....................................95 Computer-Integrated Machining...................................95 Computer Technology Integration................................96 Cisco Networking..................................................101 Computer Forensics...............................................101 Information Systems Security..................................98 Information Technology...........................................97 Network Administration...........................................99 Network Technology................................................99 Operating Systems Administration........................100 Software Development.............................................99 Systems Administration.........................................100 Virtualization Technology......................................101 Web Development..................................................100 Construction Management Technology......................101 Cosmetology...............................................................102 Criminal Justice Technology......................................104 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE vi Performance Measures and Standards NCCCS Performance Measures for Student Success CFCC Performance Results, 2013-2014 (Reported Spring 2015) The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public about the performance of our 58 community colleges. In 2010, NCCCS President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance measures based on student success rates to go into effect in 2013. In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were then submitted to the Gen-eral Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5 of S.L. 2012-142. The revised Performance Measures include system-wide “baseline levels” and “excellence levels” for each measure to promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of baseline and excellence levels is a departure from the System’s historical use of “standards.” These baseline and excellence levels remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report. Complete details for all 58 North Carolina Community Colleges can be found at the NCCCS Website. CFCC’s performance results for 2015, based on 2013 – 2014 data; are provided below. Performance Measure Description CFCC Performance 1. Basic Skills Student Progress Percentage of students who progress as defined by an educational functioning level. Excellence level: 51.2% Mean: 45.1% CFCC: 43.3% Baseline level: 20.6% 2. GED Diploma Passing Rate Percentage of students taking at least one GED test during a program year who receive a GED diploma during the program year. Excellence level: 82.0% Mean: 79.4% CFCC: 77.8% Baseline level: 49.3% 3. Development Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses Percentage of previous developmental English and/or reading students who successfully complete a credit English course with a grade of “C” or better upon the first attempt. Excellence level: 74.9% Mean: 62.4% CFCC: 62.9% Baseline level: 45.2% 4. Development Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses Percentage of previous developmental math students who successfully complete a credit math course with a grade of “C” or better upon the first attempt. Excellence level: 75.4% Mean: 63.6% CFCC: 65.6% Baseline level: 47.5% 5. First Year Progression Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students attempting at least twelve hours within their first academic year who successfully complete (“P”, “C” or better) at least twelve of those hours. Excellence level: 74.6% Mean: 67.1% CFCC: 70.2% Baseline level: 53.2% 6. Curriculum Student Completion Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students who graduate, transfer, or are still enrolled with 36 hours after six years. Excellence level: 45.6% Mean: 43.4% CFCC: 50.0% Baseline level: 28.6% 7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rates Aggregate institutional passing rate of first time test-takers on licensure and certification exams. Exams included in this measure are state mandated exams which candidates must pass before becoming active practitioners. Excellence level: 91.7% Mean: 83.3% CFCC: 92.8% Baseline level: 71.0% Scores by Exam Cosmetology: 88% (25 tested) Cosmetology Apprentice: 100% (19 tested) Esthetics: 88% (16 tested) Manicuring: 83% (6 tested) Real Estate Sales: 80% (10 tested) Dental Hygiene: 89% (9 tested) Radiography: 100% (16 tested) Practical Nursing PN: 100% (26 tested) Associate Degree Nursing RN: 100% (49 tested) EMT: 92% (104 tested) EMT-P: 100% (9 tested) EMT-I: 91% (11 tested) BLET: 88% (96 tested) Detention Officer:96% (46 tested) 8. College Transfer Performance Among community college associate degree completers and those who have completed 30 or more credit hours who transfer to a four‐year university or college, the percentage who earn a GPA of 2.00 or better after two consecutive semesters within the academic year at the transfer institution. Excellence level: 93.8% Mean: 87.7% CFCC: 85.0% Baseline level: 71.2% CAMPUS MAPS vii Wilmington Campus MapCAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE viii North Campus Map 1 GENERAL INFORMATION President’s Welcome Thank you for considering Cape Fear Community College! As one of the largest and oldest community colleges in North Carolina, CFCC has helped thousands of students improve their lives through education for more than half a century. At CFCC, there are many opportunities awaiting you and it is our hope that you will find a class, a program and ultimately a career path that you will find rewarding. Our curriculum features over 50 academic and job training programs which offer two-year associate degrees along with a variety of diploma and certificate options for specialized training. Many of our programs have been recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies and other professional organizations for achieving high standards and best practices. We take pride in our college, but more importantly, we take pride in the success of our students. Each member of our faculty and staff is here to help you reach your goal. Our class sizes are designed to be small so that students can experience individualized instruction whenever possible. In addition, there are numerous resources outside the classroom which can provide extra academic and personal support if you need it. Our employees are experts in their fields and are the most dedicated and talented you’ll find at any college or university. All of these resources are offered as part of the collective CFCC experience which is designed to help you reach your educational goal, whether it is to earn a degree, improve your job skills or prepare for a new career. Sincerely, Amanda K. Lee, Ph.D. CFCC President Local Board of Trustees Mr. John R. Babb.................................................Wilmington Mr. Louis A. Burney, Jr........................................Wilmington Ms. Ann M. David...............................................Wilmington Mr. Alexander D. Guy...............................................Surf City Mr. Jason C. Harris..............................................Wilmington Mr. Samuel R. Ibrahim.........................................Wilmington Dr. Charles R. Kays.............................................Wilmington Mr. John F. Melia.................................................Wilmington Mr. David L. Ray.................................................Wilmington Ms. Mary Lyons Rouse........................................Wilmington Mr. William R. Turner, Jr.....................................Wilmington Mr. Mat F. White..................................................Wilmington The Honorable Woody White..............................Wilmington President, Student Government Association CFCC State Board of Community Colleges Dr. Linwood Powell, Chair.................................. Fayetteville Mr. K. Ray Bailey, Vice Chair................................. Asheville The Honorable Janet Cowell.......................................Raleigh The Honorable Dan Forest....................................... Charlotte Mr. Jimmie E. Ford................................................ Goldsboro Dr. Stuart B. Fountain..............................................Asheboro Mr. J. Wesley Fricks III...............................................Raleigh Mr. Clyde Higgs.................................................... Kannapolis Mr. Wade Bryan "Bobby" Irwin, Jr. ............................. Sparta Ms. Janet Lowder................................................... Albemarle Mr. Ernest C. Pearson.................................................Sanford Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland...............................................Cary Dr. Samuel Powell................................................. Burlington Mr. Edward "Lynn" Raye...................................... Marshville Mr. La’Quon A. Rogers......................................... Greenville Dr. Darrell Saunders..................................................Archdale Mr. Scott Shook..................................................... Greenville Mr. Jerry Vaughan.................................................... Charlotte Ms. Ann H. Whitford...................................... Morehead City Dr. Candler Willis......................................................Zirconia Mr. James J. Woody, Jr............................................. Roxboro 2 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mission Statement for the North Carolina Community College System The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high‑quality, accessible educational op-portunities that minimize barriers to post‑secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well‑being of individuals by providing: • Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre‑baccalaureate programs. • Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. • Services to communities and individuals, which improve the quality of life. Adopted by the State Board of Community Colleges, October 1993; revised March 1994, April 1994; reaffirmed January 1998; revised and adopted June 1998; revised and adopted September 2006. Mission Statement for Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College is an open door, multi-campus, comprehensive community college that strengthens the academic, economic, social and cultural life of the citizens of New Hanover and Pender counties. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Cape Fear Community College fully supports the system mission and fulfills its purposes by: • Focusing on vocational, technical, pre-baccalaureate, literacy education, and continuing education programs and services; • Recruiting, enrolling, advising and retaining a diverse student body; • Recruiting, retaining and developing a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality education and service to the College and the community; • Evaluating existing programs and implementing new curricula and instructional strategies to serve the changing needs of the service area; • Providing support services that help students succeed; • Enhancing student life through clubs, cultural activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics; and • Interacting and cooperating with others to encourage, promote and facilitate economic and community development. Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 23, 1995; revised January 18, 1996; revised November 19, 2003; reaffirmed January 26, 2006; reaffirmed September 10, 2010. Cape Fear Community College Vision Statement “Cape Fear Community College: Building a future‑oriented world‑class workforce and a community of lifelong learners in partnership with regional businesses and agencies. Imagine the possibilities!” Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 26, 1998. About the College Cape Fear Community College is a comprehensive community college that offers education and training services through numerous (1) TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CURRICULA in such broad areas as health care, business, engineering technologies, computer sciences, architecture/construction/ interior design, law enforcement and numerous other fields, (2) COLLEGE TRANSFER/UNIVERSITY PARALLEL studies in the freshman and sophomore years of baccalaureate programs, and (3) a host of CONTINUING EDUCATION programs that can be broadly clustered into such categories as Basic Skills (including Adult High School and GED, among other programs), Occupational Extension (custom-designed training related directly to the in-service training needs of various professions), and Community Services/Self-Supporting classes that may include a wide range of avocational interests. The core of the College’s mission is world-class workforce development. CFCC is one of fifty-eight institutions comprising the North Carolina Community College System. The North Carolina Community College System and its constituent institutions operate in accord with legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly and as contained in Chapter 115D of the North Carolina General Statutes. Governance of Cape Fear Community College is further defined by policies, rules, and procedures as promulgated in accord with state and federal laws by the North Carolina State Board of Community Col-leges, the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees, and College officials. Cape Fear Community College's official service area includes New Hanover and Pender counties. CFCC’s Wilmington campus is located in downtown Wilmington and the North Campus is located in Castle Hayne. CFCC offers classes at the Burgaw Center and at the Surf City Community Center in Pender County. Several CFCC technical and vocational programs are unique to southeastern North Carolina and to the state as a whole, and the College therefore serves as a regional provider of workforce training. The number of different students annually enrolling at the College typically exceeds 27,000. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Calendar 2015-2016 Fall Semester 2015 Final Registration Day ............................................ August 18, 2015 Fall In-Service..........................................................August 19, 2015 Schedule Adjustment Day ....................................... August 20, 2015 Classes Begin........................................................... August 21, 2015 Saturday Classes Begin............................................August 22, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).................. September 1, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .......................................September 2, 2015 – November 2, 2015 Labor Day – College Closed................................ September 7, 2015 Fall Break (No classes – faculty/students)................October 2, 2015 Riverfest – College Closed.......................................October 3, 2015 No Classes – College Open............................... October 20-21, 2015 Advisement Period for Spring, currently enrolled students only................................ October 26-November 6, 2015 Web registration begins Voc./Tech...........................................................October 26, 2015 College Transfer..............................................November 2, 2015 Special Credit..................................................November 9, 2015 Saturday Classes End..............................................October 31, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..... November 3 – December 10, 2015 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Fall..........November 6, 2015 No Course Withdrawal permitted....................... December 11, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes – College Closed................... November 26-28, 2015 Classes End......................................................... December 18, 2015 Christmas Holiday – College Closed.............December 24-28, 2015 New Years Holiday College Closed..................December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 20, 2015 75% through September 1, 2015 None Thereafter 1st Mini Session-Fall Semester Final Registration Day ............................................ August 18, 2015 Fall In-Service..........................................................August 19, 2015 Schedule Adjustment Day........................................ August 20, 2015 Classes Begin........................................................... August 21, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)...................... August 26, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..................................................August 27 – September 24, 2015 Labor Day – College Closed................................ September 7, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.........September 25 – October 9, 2015 Fall Break (No classes – faculty/students)............ October 2-3, 2015 No Course Withdrawal Permitted...........................October 12, 2015 Classes End.............................................................October 19, 2015 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 20, 2015 75% through August 26, 2015 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session-Fall Semester Final Registration Day ...........................................October 21, 2015 Classes Begin..........................................................October 22, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).....................October 27, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .................................................October 28 – November 24, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.............................November 25, 2015 Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall............November 6, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes – College Closed................... November 26-28, 2015 No Course Withdrawal Permitted....................... December 11, 2015 Classes End......................................................... December 18, 2015 Refund of Tuition 100% through October 21, 2015 75% through October 27, 2015 None Thereafter Spring Semester 2016 Final Registration Day.............................................. January 5, 2016 Schedule Adjustment Day......................................... January 6, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ January 7, 2016 Saturday Classes Begin............................................. January 9, 2016 Martin Luther King Day – College Closed............. January 18, 2016 No Classes – College Open..................................... January 19, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)..................... January 20, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ........................................................January 21 – March 23, 2016 Spring Break – No Classes – College Open..........March 5-11, 2016 Saturday Classes End................................................ March 19, 2016 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Spring......... March 18, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances................................... March 24, 2016 Easter Break – College Closed............................March 25-26, 2016 Azalea Festival – No Classes – College Open...........April 7-8, 2016 Azalea Festival – College Closed................................. April 9, 2016 Advisement Period for Summer/Fall, currently enrolled students only.....................................................April 11-22, 2016 Web registration begins Voc./Tech............................................................... April 11, 2016 College Transfer.................................................... April 18, 2016 Special Credit........................................................ April 25, 2016 No course withdrawal permitted.................................... May 4, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. May 11, 2016 Commencement........................................................... May 13, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 6, 2016 75% through January 20, 2016 None Thereafter 4 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1st Mini Session-Spring Semester Final Registration Day ............................................. January 5, 2016 Schedule Adjustment Day......................................... January 6, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ January 7, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)..................... January 12, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ....................................................January 13 – February 11, 2016 Martin Luther King Day – College Closed............. January 18, 2016 No Classes – College Open..................................... January 19, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..........................February 12-25, 2016 No course withdrawal permitted............ February 26-March 4, 2016 Classes End................................................................. March 4, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 6, 2016 75% through January 12, 2016 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session-Spring Semester Final Registration Day.............................................. March 11, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ March 14, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)....................... March 17, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .............................................................. March 18-April 19, 2016 Easter Break – No Classes – College Closed.......March 25-26, 2016 Azalea Festival – No Classes – College Open...........April 7-8, 2016 Azalea Festival – College Closed................................. April 9, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.......................April 20 – May 3, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted.................................. May 4, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. May 11, 2016 Commencement........................................................... May 13, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through March 13, 2016 75% through March 17, 2016 None Thereafter Summer Semester 2016 Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day.............. May 20, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... May 23, 2016 Memorial Day – College Closed.................................. May 30, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... May 27, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..................................................................... May 31-July 6, 2016 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Summer......... June 16, 2016 4th of July Holiday – College Closed..............................July 4, 2016 Summer Break – No Classes – College Open................July 5, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances....................................July 7-26, 2016 No Course withdrawal permitted..................................July 27, 2016 Classes End................................................................ August 3, 2016 Commencement ........................................................ August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 22, 2016 75% through May 27, 2016 None Thereafter 1st Mini Session - Summer Semester Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day ............. May 20, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... May 23, 2016 Memorial Day – College Closed.................................. May 30, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... May 25, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ...................................................................May 26-June 13, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.................................June 14-17, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted................................ June 20, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. June 27, 2016 Commencement ........................................................ August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 22, 2016 75% through May 25, 2016 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session - Summer Semester Final Registration Day ................................................ June 27, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... June 28, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... June 30, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..............................................................................July 1-20, 2016 4th of July Holiday – College Closed..............................July 4, 2016 Summer Break – No Classes – College Open................July 5, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..................................July 21-26, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted.................................July 27, 2016 Classes End................................................................ August 3, 2016 Commencement......................................................... August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through June 27, 2016 75% through June 30, 2016 None Thereafter 5 GENERAL INFORMATION to these programs. http://cfcc.edu/admissions/non-traditional-admissions/ Selective Admission/Health Science Programs Students applying for admission to health science programs must meet general college admission requirements as well as specific program requirements. Each of the selective admission programs requires that applicants be a high school graduate or have a High School Equivalency, meet the minimum placement test scores required for the specific curriculum program and complete the program application process by the deadline established for that particular program. Prior college course completion with a grade of “C” or better in English and math could eliminate the placement test requirement. Students will need to consult with counselors. Certain CFCC academic programs have additional entrance requirements beyond general admissions to the College. Se-lective admission programs at the College include: Associate Degree Nursing, Cardiovascular Sonography, Dental Assist-ing, Dental Hygiene, Nursing Transition, Occupational Ther-apy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN), Sonography, and Surgical Technology. Students may visit the Counseling Office for specific program requirements and applications or visit our website at http:// cfcc.edu/studentservices/health/ Admission of Transfer Students 1. Transfer students must complete CFCC’s admission requirements (see General Admission Process). Official transcripts of undergraduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions are required for transfer credit, eligibility for veterans’ benefits, placement testing waivers, and health science applicants. Graduate and post-graduate level transcripts are not required. Transcripts should be sent immediately after applying to the College but no later than 2 weeks prior to registration. 2. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better can be transferred from other institutions to CFCC. a. CFCC will accept courses completed with a grade of “C” or above. b. Credits are transferable from regionally accredited two and four year institutions within the United States. Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality and credit hours to those offered at CFCC. c. Transcripts of course work completed at a college or university located outside of the United States must be accompanied by (1) a certified English translation and course evaluation (2) course descriptions if transfer credit is needed. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for acceptable translation and evaluation agencies. Admissions CFCC operates under an “open door” policy. This means that the College offers instruction to all adults. So if you are 18 years of age or older, or if you have a high school diploma or equivalent, and can benefit from courses and programs of-fered by our College, WE WELCOME YOU. While CFCC advises all students to seek a high school diploma or equiva-lent, admission to certain certificate programs may be granted without prior completion of a diploma or GED®. In addi-tion, admission to the college does not mean that students will be admitted immediately to a program with specified admissions requirements. Admission to degree, diploma, and certain certificate pro-grams has additional requirements including high school graduation, official transcripts, placement testing, and medi-cal examinations. Contact the Admissions Office for specific program requirements. The College reserves the right to refuse admission or read-mission to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (d). The College reserves the right to refuse admission to any ap-plicant if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (e) and (f). Applicants who are refused admission have the right to an appeal. To initiate such an appeal, the applicant must submit a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Services within five (5) calendar days after being notified of the re-fusal to admit. The Vice President for Student Services will present the appeal to the Judicial Board within (5) calendar days of receipt of the written appeal. If the student wishes to appear before the Judicial Board, the request must be in-cluded in the written appeal. The Vice President for Student Services will notify the applicant of the Judicial Board’s deci-sion. The decision of the Judicial Board shall be final with no further appeals. Admission as a Non-Degree Seeking Student Students who do not wish to enter degree or diploma pro-grams may enter CFCC as “special credit” students. Stu-dents admitted as special credit students may carry only a part-time course load and must have their registration cards approved by a counselor. Special credit students must meet course prerequisites including Placement testing. Admission as a special credit student does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. Special credit students may attempt no more than 18 credit hours without meeting admissions requirements. Students who exceed this number will not be permitted to register until admissions requirements are met. Students who enter a curriculum program from special credit status, veterans, and Financial Aid recipients must meet all admissions requirements prior to time of registration. Excep-tions are programs which do not culminate in a degree, di-ploma or certificate. Admissions requirements do not apply 6 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE d. Credit for Military Experience--Veteran applicants should submit an official military transcript to the College in order to request credit for previous military experience and training. 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. Credit recommended must be consistent with the requirements and objectives of an academic program in order to be granted. Students should be aware that the transferability of these credits is totally at the discretion of the receiving institution and that Cape Fear Community College makes no guarantee of such transfer. 3. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and/or language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. 4. Credits transferred from other institutions will be noted on the student’s CFCC transcript. Grades achieved at other institutions will not be used in the grade point average computation at CFCC. 5. Credit gained through advanced placement testing will require official transcripts from the testing agency. 6. Experiential learning, proficiency testing, and work based learning experience will not be transferred as course work to CFCC. 7. Students should submit official copies of all transcripts two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer credit can be completed. Transfer credit for those transcripts received during the registration process will be completed by the end of the first academic session of enrollment. Faxed transcripts are not acceptable. 8. To receive a degree, diploma or certificate from CFCC, transfer students must complete at least 25 percent of program requirements at CFCC. Re-Admission of Curriculum Students Students (including CFCC graduates) returning to CFCC who have not been enrolled for a minimum of 3 years must submit a new Admissions Application. Students must also meet the admissions requirements for the current program of study including evaluation of all coursework earned at CFCC and other institutions. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. Admission of Transient Students Transient students are those who are admitted and enrolled in another college or university and wish to enroll in CFCC as a full-time student for one academic session. Transient students must: • Submit a completed CFCC Admission Application. • Submit written permission from their home institution to enroll in CFCC. • Provide verification of completion of applicable prerequisites prior to enrolling in CFCC courses. Provisional Admission Provisional admittance is granted during Final Registration Day only. Students whose official high school transcripts have not been received by the Admissions Office at the time of registration may be admitted provisionally. All admissions requirements must be met within thirty (30) calendar days from the first day of the academic session. Those students who do not meet admissions requirements within thirty (30) calendar days may be dropped from courses, and financial aid benefits may also be jeopardized. Students will not be allowed to register for upcoming semesters until all admission requirements are met. Students must take the placement test prior to registration to meet course prerequisites. NOTE: Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Special Credit - Lifelong Learners Students who have no desire or intention to work toward a degree, diploma, or certificate and wish to take classes for personal development, enrichment, or simply for the joy of learning may enroll as a Lifelong Learner. To be admitted as a Lifelong Learner, the student need only submit a completed college application for admission. Students admitted as Lifelong Learners may carry only a part-time course load and must have their registration approved by a counselor. Lifelong Learners must meet and verify course prerequisites including placement testing. Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Admission as a Lifelong Learner does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. A Lifelong Learner who wishes to be reclassified as a regular student must complete admission requirements as outlined in the General Admissions Process in this catalog. Lifelong Learners are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits. The North Carolina Career and College Promise: College Opportunities for High School Students The Career and College Promise Program allows qualifying high school students the opportunity to enroll in college classes in order to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of CFCC courses. This program offers the following pathways: • Career and Technical Education Pathway • College Transfer Pathway • Cooperative Innovative High School Pathway (or Early College High School) 7 GENERAL INFORMATION The Career Technical Education Pathway allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in a CFCC Certificate that aligns with their high school career cluster programs. To be accepted to this program, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the approval of the high school principal or designee; • Meet all program prerequisites. The College Transfer Pathway allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete some of the core general education classes required during the first two years of a four-year degree. To be accepted to this program, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses; • Demonstrate college readiness in English, Reading, and Math on an assessment or placement test such as the PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer Exam. • Meet all program prerequisites. The Cooperative Innovative Pathway or Early College High School allows students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit within five years. CFCC partners with New Hanover County Schools and Pender County Schools to host two early college high schools. Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Wilmington Early College High School (WECHS) are high schools located on the campuses of CFCC. Both early colleges enroll rising ninth-graders each year. Students must have the desire to attend a smaller school with high expectations for academics and behavior. Admission to the program is granted by each respective school system. For more information on college courses available to qualify-ing high school students, visit our website at http://www.cfcc. edu/ccp. . Admission of Out-of-State Students Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions requirements as residents of North Carolina. Residency classification for out-of-state students will be determined at the time of admissions according to the laws of the State of North Carolina. General Statute 116-143.1 specifically states that to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Furthermore, a person must establish that his or her presence in the state currently is, and during the requisite 12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Consequently, the fact that a person has resided in the state for 12 months does not in itself constitute in-state residency. Special rules and circumstances may affect the assessment of domicile for minors, married persons, active members of the armed forces and their dependents, aliens, federal personnel and prisoners. Exceptions are also made for families transferred by business within the past 12 months (up to 1% of total out-of-state students), students with employer-paid tuition, lawfully admitted public high school graduates, non-profit corporation sponsorships, and emergency workers. Applicants wishing additional information about the laws of North Carolina governing residency classification for students should contact the Director of Enrollment Management’s office where copies of the law are maintained or log on to www.ncleg. net for NC General Statutes. Residency Appeal If a student wishes to appeal the residency classification, he/she must submit a Residence and Tuition Status Application (avail-able in the Student Services Offices and the College’s website) to the Office of the Director of Enrollment Management. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the College with the necessary information to prove in-state status. Residence and Tuition Status Applications must be submitted within the first ten (10) days of the semester in which the student is appeal-ing the out-of-state status. Legal documentation supporting a student’s claim for in-state status must be attached at the time the application is submitted. Examples include NC State tax return, voter registration, vehicle registration, personal property taxes, driver’s license/State I.D. etc. If the student chooses to appeal the classification assigned by the Director of Enroll-ment Management’s Office, he/she may appeal to the State level by filing a written appeal to the Director of Enrollment Management within ten (10) days following the Enrollment Office’s decision (electronic submissions are not acceptable). This appeal must include a statement of intent and grounds for appeal. The decision of the State Appeals’ Committee is final. Admission of International Students Cape Fear Community College does not issue the necessary documents to obtain the F, J, or M student visas. Other visas may be acceptable for admission. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for further information. General Admissions Process New students should complete all admission requirements at least two weeks prior to registration. 1. APPLICATION An application for admission must be submitted prior to placement testing and registration. Applications may be submitted online at www.cfcc.edu. Valid email addresses are required for electronic applications. 2. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT TRANSCRIPT An official high school or equivalent transcript from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education which indicates the date of graduation must be submitted to CFCC. Official transcripts are those received either by mail or by hand-delivery to CFCC in the original, sealed envelope from the awarding institution or agency. Home schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered. 8 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Official college transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions of higher education previously attended must be submitted to CFCC for transfer credit, eligibility for veterans’ benefits, placement testing waivers, and health science applicants. 4. PLACEMENT TESTING All applicants to degree, diploma and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to acceptance at CFCC. (There is no charge for the placement assessment). All or parts of the placement assessment requirement may be waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant: • has satisfactorily completed college level English and/or Mathematics course above the developmental level, or • has made the following minimum scores within the last five years on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT): Writing 500 OR Critical Reading 500 and SAT Math 500: American College Testing (ACT)-Reading 22 OR English 18 and ACT Math 22 and has submitted official SAT or ACT transcripts to the Admissions Office, or • has achieved CFCC’s cut-off scores for desired curriculum program by submitting official ASSET, COMPASS or Accuplacer scores taken within the last five years, or • has earned developmental course credit, with a “C” or better, at a school in the North Carolina Community College System. Students will need to consult with counselors. Students and prospective students may take the placement test twice (2 times) in twelve (12) consecutive months (one initial test and one retest). 5. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS A medical history is required for specific program admission or completion. Students are notified of this requirement as applicable to their programs of study. Selected programs within the college may require drug screening prior to final acceptance into the program. Contact Counseling for further information. Services To Students Where to Go for What Absences.................................................................. Instructor Academic Advising........................ Assigned Faculty Advisor Academic Honors.........................................Catalog/Registrar Academic Probation................................. Catalog/Counselors Accessibility Issues......................Disability Support Services Admissions.................................................... Student Services Address Change............................................ Student Services Advanced Placement..............................................Counseling Athletics........................................................ Student Services Attendance............................................................... Instructor Books/Supplies......................................... Campus Bookstore Bulletin Boards............................................. Student Services CFCC online Portal/WebAdvisor..............Student Help Desk Career Counseling......................................Career and Testing Change Program/Major..........................................Counseling Clubs and Organizations............................. Student Activities Course Selection....................................... Advisor/Counselor Drop a Course.............................. Instructor/Student Services Emergencies.................................................. Student Services Fees.................................................................Business Office Financial Aid........................................... Financial Aid Office First Aid............................................... Labs/Student Services General Interest Courses.......................Continuing Education Grading System.......................................…Catalog/ Registrar Insurance.........................................................Business Office Job Placement............................................Career and Testing Lost & Found....................................... Switchboard Operator Parking Permits/Regulations...........................Business Office Personal Counseling...............................................Counseling Registration................................................... Student Services ID Card........................ Business Office, Wilmington Campus Library, North Campus Testing........................................................Career and Testing Transcripts..................................................... Student Services Transfer Counseling...............................Advisors/Counseling Transfer Student Planning............ Academic Advising Center Tutoring.............................................................. Learning Lab Veterans.................................. Financial Aid/Veteran’s Center Withdrawal from a Course........................................ Registrar Campus Visits Cape Fear Community College encourages prospective stu-dents and parents to visit the campus and tour our facilities. Guided tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Appointments are necessary to ensure that appropriate staff will be available to answer ques-tions. Information pertaining to academic programs, student services, and the admissions/registration processes will be presented during the tour. Tour dates and times are available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. Orientation The Student Services Department offers orientation programs prior to the start of the Spring and Fall semesters to acquaint new students to the College, its facilities, resources, services, activities, organizations and policies. Students accepted to the College will be invited to attend orientation. An online orientation program is also available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu for online learners and summer sessions. All new students are required to take advantage of these programs to maximize their opportunities at CFCC. myCFCC myCFCC is a web-based portal that links all aspects of campus life to create a community environment. It provides services such as e-mail, campus announcements, message boards, calendars, and discussion groups. Accounts are created upon acceptance to the College. Students are encouraged to check myCFCC on a regular basis to receive important college information. A link to myCFCC is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. WebAdvisor WebAdvisor is another web-based portal that gives students access to class schedules, on-line registration, grades, address changes, and graduation progress. A link to WebAdvisor is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Counseling Confidential academic, personal, and career counseling services are provided on an ongoing basis to all students. The counseling staff is available Monday through Friday on both campuses. Please refer to our website for specific hours based on campus location. Summer hours may vary. Students are seen on a walk-in basis or appointments may be made by calling (910) 362-7017 (Wilmington Campus) or (910) 362-7523 (North Campus). The professional counseling staff is experienced in assisting students in developing skills and attitudes needed to deal effectively with their academic environment. Students who are uncertain in selecting their major course of study or who are experiencing academic difficulty are encouraged to seek the assistance of a counselor. Students with personal concerns that may interfere with their academic success are also urged to seek guidance from the counseling staff. When appropriate, the counseling staff may make (with the stu-dent’s permission) referrals to community resources/agencies. Academic Advising Center The Academic Advising Center provides supplemental advising support to students and their assigned faculty advisors. The center is located on the second floor of the Wilmington Campus’ Union Station (entered through U-246). Please refer to the center’s website for scheduling information. Students may meet with an academic advisor and use the center’s computers for web registration and academic planning. All students are assigned a faculty advisor based on their major. The faculty advisors assist students in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill program requirements. The Academic Advising Center serves as an additional resource for students who have registration issues or advising questions that the faculty advisor cannot resolve. New students who complete the online orientation rather than attending the on-campus orientation may use the center for advising and registration guidance. Additionally, college transfer students are encouraged to visit the center for help in developing a transfer plan to a 4-year college or university. During registration, this transfer plan will assist the student and faculty advisor in selecting courses that will help the student meet admission and program requirements at the 4-year school. Disability Support Services Cape Fear Community College and all employees shall operate programs, activities, and services to ensure that no otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any such program, activity, or service solely by reason of their disabilities. Disability Support Services provides numerous services that assist students in reaching their academic goals. Assistance may include services such as registration assistance, academic counseling, student advocacy, interpreters for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, academic aides, assistive technology and other reasonable accommodations. To be eligible for Disability Support Services, students must provide professional medical, psychological, and/or educational documentation of their disabilities, including associated functional limitations, to the Disability Support Services’ staff. If classroom adaptations, interpreters, or academic aides are necessary to participate in class, advanced notice of 4 weeks is required to coordinate such services. Career and Testing Services Career counseling is available through the Office of Career and Testing Services. Students are assisted with career decision-making, employment trends, and educational requirements. Job placement assistance is also available to students and graduates. Career Services provides on-line job listings through CFCC Career Connection. This on-line job bank gives students, graduates, and employers an opportunity to connect. Placement Testing All applicants to degree, diploma, and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to being accepted at CFCC. The assessment is not an entrance examination. The primary purpose of placement examinations is to determine the individual’s skill level and readiness. Assessment results will be used to determine the need, if any, for developmental placement. Faculty advisors will also use the results in planning students’ programs and classes. Placement assessments are administered in the following areas: English and Math. All placement scores are valid for five years from date of examination. An admission application must be submitted prior to testing to ensure that results are properly posted. Accuplacer Test The Accuplacer is an un-timed computer-based type assessment. The test is divided into two sections: English and Math. Currently there is no fee for the test. Applicants/students need to bring a picture ID, and know their CFCC Student ID Number and CFCC’s program of study. The testing room opens fifteen (15) minutes prior to testing. Parking for testers at the Wilmington Campus is available in the student parking lot located next to the Schwartz Center on North Front Street. If alternative accommodations are necessary because of a diagnosed disability, requests for approval, assistance, and scheduling must be arranged through CFCC’s Disability Support Services office (362-7800). A schedule of dates/times of the Placement Tests can be obtained from CFCC’s website: http://cfcc.edu/testing/. Retest Policy Applicants/students can take the placement test only twice in (12) twelve consecutive months. It is recommended that a student retest after successfully completing a developmental course in the subject area. High School Equivalency Exam Testing The General Education Development (GED®) diploma is administered at CFCC. Testing is administered via the computer. See Basic Skills Division. 10 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Placement Test Advising Guide Applicants entering vocational/technical and college transfer courses must begin their English sequence with the course corresponding to their score levels on the following placement tests. ENGLISH PLACEMENT Testing is not required with SAT Reading 500 or Writing 500 OR ACT Reading 22 or English 18 OR Transfer credit of ENG 111 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better. Register for your English class based on the guide below. PLACEMENT NCDAP ENGLISH (DRE Composite Score) ACCUPLACER Reading + Sentence Skills COMPASS Reading + Writing Basic Skills 100-103 40-71 0-63 DRE096 104-116 72-91 64-84 DRE097 117-135 92-128 85-111 DRE098 136-150 129-165 112-150 ENG111 151 and higher 166 and higher 151 and higher MATH PLACEMENT Testing not required with SAT Math 500 or ACT Math 22 or credit for the appropriate college math required for your major. Math Modules Scores Ranges DMA-010 Operations with Integers 1 = Basic Skills DMA-010 Operations with Integers 2-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-020 Fractions and Decimals 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-030 Proportions/Ratios/Rates/Percents 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-040 Expressions/Linear Equations/Inequalities 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-050 Graphs/Equations of Lines 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-060 Polynomials/Quadratic Applications 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed (A score of 7 or higher on DMA-060 will also award credits for DMA-065, DMA-070 and DMA-080) MAT-110 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-030 Needed MAT-141 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-040 Needed MAT-143 & MAT-152 = 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-050 Needed MAT-121 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-060 Needed MAT-171 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-080 Needed Math Courses for Registration DMS-001 = If you need 1 DMA (Excluding DMA-050, 060, 070, 080 or 065) DMS-002 = If you need 2 or more DMA’s (Excluding DMA-050, 060, 070, 080 or 065) DMA-050 = If you need DMA-050 DMA-060 = If you need DMA-060 DMA-065 = If you need DMA-060 through DMA-080 Register for the maximum number of credits in each semester until you have successfully completed all of the DMA courses that are required on your Program Evaluation. All scores are valid for 5 years. 11 GENERAL INFORMATION Retention and Graduation Rate Information Anyone wishing to obtain information about first-time students’ rate of persistence and/or graduation rates should contact the Office of the Director of Enrollment Management. Cape Fear Community College measures and reports reten-tion, graduation and transfer rates, along with seven other institutional performance standards, on an annual basis and in accordance with definitions and standards established by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. Establish-ment of these common performance measures of institutional effectiveness, along with definitions and standards for each, are the result of a mandate by the N.C. General Assembly to review past performance and define standards of performance to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and services in all of the 58 community colleges. Please refer to page “vi” of this catalog for CFCC’s performance report on these mea-sures. Historical data and additional details may be viewed at http://cfcc.edu/ie/. Developmental Studies To help insure student success, the college offers developmental courses to students who need help in the basic skills: math-ematics, reading, and writing. These courses are required for those students who have been identified by Career and Testing as needing enhancement in these skills. Developmental courses count toward registered credits as it applies to financial aid, veterans benefits, and enrollment status. Developmental courses do not count attempted or earned hours, nor do they count in a student's academic GPA. All develop-mental courses are given grades of PA, PB, PC, or R (Repeat). CFCC will recognize developmental courses completed with an equivalent grade of “C” or above at other North Carolina accredited institutions. Counselors will mail students a transfer credit slip following an evaluation of the coursework. The trans-fer evaluation will be used for class placement by the advisor. Below is a selected list of transferable courses for students who are deficient in reading (a CPT score less than 80). Some courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed within parentheses), and students must comply with them. Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they (students) comply with the prerequisites and the corequisites. List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Not Proficient in Reading (CPT scores in Reading less than 80) Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 ART 121 Two Dimensional Design 3 ART 122 (Prerequisite: ART 121) Three Dimensional Design 3 ART 131 Drawing I 3 ART 132 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Drawing II 3 ART 171 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Computer Art I 3 ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I 1 ART 214 Portfolio and Resume 1 ART 231 Printmaking I 3 ART 232 (Prerequisite: ART 231) Printmaking II 3 ART 240 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Painting I 3 ART 241 (Prerequisite: ART 240) Painting II 3 ART 245 Metals I 3 ART 246 (Prerequisite: ART 245) Metals II 3 ART 247 Jewelry I 3 ART 248 (Prerequisite: ART 247) Jewelry II 3 ART 250 Surface Design: Textiles 3 ART 251 Weaving I 3 ART 252 (Prerequisite: ART 251) Weaving II 3 ART 261 Photography I 3 ART 262 (Prerequisite: ART 261) Photography II 3 ART 264 Digital Photography I 3 ART 265 (Prerequisite: ART 264) Digital Photography II 3 ART 266 Videography I 3 ART 267 (Prerequisite: ART 266) Videography II 3 ART 271 (Prerequisite: ART 171) Computer Art II 3 ART 281 Sculpture I 3 ART 282 (Prerequisite: ART 281) Sculpture II 3 12 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART 283 Ceramics I 3 ART 284 (Prerequisite: ART 283) Ceramics II 3 ART 285 (Prerequisites: ART 284) Ceramics III 3 ART 286 (Prerequisites: ART 285) Ceramics IV 3 COM 111 Voice and Diction I 3 COM 160 Small Group Communication 3 COM 251 Debate I 3 COM 252 (Prerequisite: COM 251) Debate II 3 CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3 DRA 120 Voice for Performance 3 DRA 126 Storytelling 3 DRA 128 Children’s Theatre 3 DRA 130 Acting I 3 DRA 131 (Prerequisite: DRA 130) Acting II 3 DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I 3 DRA 136 (Prerequisite: DRA 135) Acting for the Camera II 3 DRA 140 Stagecraft I 3 DRA 141 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Stagecraft II 3 DRA 142 Costuming 3 DRA 145 Stage Make-up 2 DRA 147 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Sound Technology 3 DRA 170 Play Production I 3 DRA 171 (Prerequisite: DRA 170) Play Production II 3 DRA 175 Teleplay Production I 3 DRA 176 (Prerequisite: DRA 175) Teleplay Production II 3 DRA 230 (Prerequisite: DRA 131) Acting III 3 DRA 231 (Prerequisite: DRA 230) Acting IV 3 DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre 3 DRA 260 (Prerequisite: DRA 130; Corequisite: DRA 140) Directing 3 DRA 270 (Prerequisite: DRA 171) Play Production III 3 DRA 271 (Prerequisite: DRA 270) Play Production IV 3 DRA 275 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production III 3 DRA 276 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production IV 3 HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3 HUM 121 The Nature of America 3 HUM 122 Southern Culture 3 HUM 140 History of Architecture 3 HUM 150 American Women’s Studies 3 HUM 170 The Holocaust 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 MAT 143 (Prerequisite: DMA 010, DMA 020, Quantitative Literacy 3 DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098) MAT 152 (Prerequisite: DMA 010, DMA 020, Statistical Methods I 4 DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098) MAT 171 (Prerequisite: MAT 121 or [DMA 010, Precalculus Algebra 4 DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080]) MAT 172 (Prerequisite: MAT 171) Precalculus Trigonometry 3 MAT 263 (Prerequisite: MAT 171) Brief Calculus 3 MAT 271 (Prerequisite: MAT 172) Calculus I 4 MAT 272 (Prerequisite: MAT 271) Calculus II 4 MAT 273 (Prerequisite: MAT 272) Calculus II 4 MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 3 MUS 112 Intro to Jazz 3 MUS 113 American Music 3 13 GENERAL INFORMATION MUS 114 Non-Western Music 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I 4 MUS 122 (Prerequisite: MUS 121) Music Theory II 4 MUS 123 (Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 121) Music Composition 1 MUS 131 Chorus I 1 MUS 132 (Prerequisite: MUS 131) Chorus II 1 MUS 135 Jazz Ensemble I 1 MUS 136 (Prerequisite: MUS 135) Jazz Ensemble II 1 MUS 137 Orchestra I 1 MUS 138 (Prerequisite: MUS 137) Orchestra II 1 MUS 141 Ensemble I 1 MUS 142 (Prerequisite: MUS 141) Ensemble II 1 MUS 151 Class Music I 1 MUS 152 (Prerequisite: MUS 151) Class Music II 1 MUS 161 Applied Music I 2 MUS 162 (Prerequisite: MUS 161) Applied Music II 2 MUS 175 Recording Techniques I 2 MUS 176 (Prerequisite: MUS 175) Recording Techniques 2 MUS 210 History of Rock Music 3 MUS 211 History of Country Music 3 MUS 212 American Musical Theatre 3 MUS 214 (Prerequisite: MUS 111) Electronic Music I 2 MUS 215 (Prerequisite: MUS 214) Electronic Music II 2 MUS 221 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music Theory III 4 MUS 222 (Prerequisite: MUS 221) Music Theory IV 4 MUS 231 (Prerequisite: MUS 132) Chorus III 1 MUS 232 (Prerequisite: MUS 231) Chorus IV 1 MUS 235 (Prerequisite: MUS 136) Jazz Ensemble III 1 MUS 236 (Prerequisite: MUS 235) Jazz Ensemble IV 1 MUS 237 (Prerequisite: MUS 138) Orchestra III 1 MUS 238 (Prerequisite: MUS 237) Orchestra IV 1 MUS 241 (Prerequisite: MUS 142) Ensemble III 1 MUS 242 (Prerequisite: MUS 241) Ensemble IV 1 MUS 251 (Prerequisite: MUS 152) Class Music III 1 MUS 252 (Prerequisite: MUS 251) Class Music IV 1 MUS 253 Big Band 1 MUS 261 (Prerequisite: MUS 162) Applied Music III 2 MUS 262 (Prerequisite: MUS 261) Applied Music IV 2 MUS 271 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music History I 3 MUS 272 (Prerequisite: MUS 271) Music History II 3 PED 113 Aerobics I 1 PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1 PED 122 Yoga I 1 PED 123 (Prerequisite: PED 122 or permission) Yoga II 1 PED 125 Self-Defense Beginning 1 PED 128 Golf-Beginning 1 PED 129 (Prerequisite: PED 128) Golf-Intermediate 1 PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1 PED 131 (Prerequisite: PED 130) Tennis-Intermediate 1 PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1 PED 145 Basketball-Beginning 1 PED 147 Soccer 1 PED 148 Softball 1 PED 149 Flag Football 1 PED 170 Backpacking 1 PED 210 Team Sports 1 SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3 14 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Learning Lab The Learning Lab provides free educational support and access to computers to promote student success and academic independence. Masters-level and Bachelors-level facilitators along with experienced student tutors cater to individual learning styles to help students develop self-reliance and build self-esteem. The Lab provides the following Free tutorial assistance: • in all CFCC curriculum courses (face-to-face as well as online), Adult Basic Skills, and GED/Adult High School readiness • for supplemental Instruction that assists students in tra-ditionally challenging courses through facilitated group sessions. These courses may include BIO, CHM, PHY, MSC, and other courses as needed Drop-in help is available for the following: • basic skills in reading, writing, and grammar • all math classes from the basics to advanced calculus • all science courses such as anatomy & physiology, biol-ogy, chemistry, physics • Spanish language courses • building stronger academic skills • guidance and materials to prepare for the PSB Test for Health Science careers • free access to over 100 computers for students to com-plete assignments and type papers • assistance developing computer skills applicable to schoolwork and students' future careers Additional services: • Academic skills workshops on Time Management/ Study Skills, Note and Test Taking Skills, Plagiarism, and Resume and Cover Letter Writing Learning Lab - Wilmington Campus Computer Lab - Room L-218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Math Lab - Room L-219 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Writing Center - Room L-218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Science Lab - Room N-407 • Natural Sciences Building Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Hours are subject to change) For more information about the Wilmington Campus Learning Lab or for summer hours, please call (910) 362-7476. Learning Lab - North Campus Room NA-113I • McKeithan Center Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday-Closed (Hours are subject to change) For more information about the North Campus Learning Lab or for summer hours, please call (910) 362-7554. Health Services Cape Fear Community College does not maintain health facilities or medical services. The responsibility for medical services rests with the student. In the case of illness or injury on campus, Emergency Medical Services may be called to assist individuals. First aid kits are available in labs and the Student Services office. If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus, the Student Services office should be contacted. Should illness or injury occur after 5:00 p.m., the Evening Coordinator should be contacted at 362-7100. Learning Resource Centers (LRC) The Learning Resource Centers include the libraries, TV studio, and Online Learning. The Wilmington Campus LRC is located on the second floor of the Health Sciences/LRC building. The North Campus LRC is located on the first floor of the McKeithan Center. Additional information about the LRC is available at our website: http://cfcc.edu/lrc/. Library The Wilmington and North Campus libraries provide resources, services, and instruction that directly contribute to student success. The libraries have approximately 54,000 books, 500 current print periodical subscriptions, and over 16,000 audiovisual items. A wide range of more than 100+ electronic resources, including NC LIVE, is accessible online through the libraries. These e-resources contain thousands of full-text articles from more than 16,000 newspapers, journals, magazines, and encyclopedias and access to 30,000+ ebooks. Students may use the libraries’ 60 computers or their own computers to access these resources via the Internet. Students can also access the Surf CFCC wireless network from the libraries. A current CFCC ID is required to check out library materials. For individual reference or research assistance or to schedule an instruction session or tour for a class, contact the Reference Desk at (910) 362-7034 or via email: lrcref@ cfcc.edu. Library staff and resources will assist you with reference questions, help you meet your course objectives, supplement classroom assignments, and enable you to pursue topics of interest. 15 GENERAL INFORMATION TV Studio The TV studio provides students with a laboratory setting for learning the tools and tasks needed to produce television content. The studio also produces programming for broadcast on The Learning Network and creates promotional videos highlighting CFCC students and programs. Online Learning Online Learning is dedicated to the evaluation, design, and implementation of high quality online education. Online Learning staff provide resources and services to assist stu-dents and faculty to be successful in online learning. Continuing Education Services The Continuing Education Division promotes the concept of lifelong learning by providing meaningful educational experiences that will help adults meet occupational and professional goals and fulfill social and personal needs. Non-credit classes and seminars offered will allow adults to achieve their full potential in our ever-changing world of knowledge and skills by preparing for employment to upgrade their skills or learn a new skill. Human Resources Development Program The Human Resources Development (HRD) program is designed for unemployed or underemployed individuals who wish to become more marketable by upgrading their employability skills. Classes are year round and are free for those who qualify. See Corporate and Continuing Education Division for further details. Basic Skills Division The Basic Skills Division offers literacy classes for adults 16 years of age or older, who wish to begin, continue, or expand their educational skills: All classes are free and are offered at convenient times and locations. Anyone under 18 years of age must have school and parental release forms. See Extended Services-Continuing Education Division for further details. Registration Information Registration is the term used for enrolling in classes. Advisors and counselors provide information which will assist students in choosing required classes, completing the registration form, securing a space in class and paying tuition fees. Semester System The academic year is divided into two semesters and summer sessions. The Fall and Spring semesters offers sixteen (16) weeks of instruction and two eight (8) week mini sessions. The Summer terms are provided either in a ten (10) week session or two five (5) week sessions. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific scheduling information. Semester Hour Credit Each course listed in the catalog and class schedule is followed by a notation on the number of semester hours it earns. Normally, the number of semester hours earned is based on the number of class, laboratory or shop hours spent under the supervision of the course instructor per week for the semester. Usually one semester hour credit is given for each lecture hour of class per week, for each two hours of laboratory work per week, or for each three hours of shop or manipulative laboratory per week. (A class hour is usually defined as 50 minutes of instruction.) Exceptions may be made in cases where specific classification is not feasible. Course Load Students enrolled in the Fall and Spring semesters for 12 or more credit hours are designated as full-time students. Students taking 11 or fewer credits during a semester are considered part-time. Students enrolled in the Summer Session for 9 credit hours or more are designated as full-time students for insurance purposes. Students receiving Financial Aid benefits must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours each semester to receive full benefits. Veteran’s benefits for the Summer-full time is seven hours (7) hours for the 10 week session or four (4) hours each five week session. Students who are placed on academic probation or suspension may be required to take a reduced course load. Maximum course loads for which students may enroll are as follows: • Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) - Eighteen (18) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. • Summer Term - Thirteen (13) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. Any exception must be approved by the Vice President for Student Services. Procedures for Registering for Classes (General Registration) Step 1. Advisement & Scheduling - Faculty advise students concerning course schedule and sign registration cards. Step 2. Schedule Input - Student searches and registers for classes using WebAdvisor. 16 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Students who withdraw from a developmental course(s) within the 80 percent date of the semester will receive a grade of “W.” Students will not be allowed to withdraw from a course(s) after the 80 percent date of the semester. After the 80 percent date, final grades will be assigned based on the grade earned. Grades in developmental classes are not computed in the grade-point average. While students are expected to initiate all withdrawals, in-structors will withdraw a student and assign a grade of “W” when the student has exceeded the allowable absences for that course through the 80 percent date of the semester. Instructors may not initiate withdrawals for other reasons. Notes: • Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the withdrawal deadlines for each semester. • Financial Aid students who stop attending class and receive a grade of “W” may be required to repay a percentage of their Federal Aid back to the Department of Education. Go to http://cfcc. edu/finaid/ for more information about financial rules and policies. Step 3. Schedule and Tuition: Student prints schedule grid and tuition bill using WebAdvisor. Step 4. Payment of Tuition Fees - WebAdvisor or Business Office - All students pay tuition and fees. Note: Students receiving Financial Aid, Veterans benefits or financial sponsorship must complete steps 1-4. WebAdvisor (Online Registration at Cape Fear) WebAdvisor is online registration for currently enrolled students to select and early register for classes for the following semester. Currently enrolled students are assigned registration priorities based on their major and number of completed credit hours. Registration information is emailed to students’ CFCC email account. Auditing Courses Students who wish to audit courses must register for the audit by following the regular registration procedures and indicating in writing on an audit form which course(s) they are auditing. Auditing students must meet all course pre-requisites. The audit form must be signed by the instructor and turned into the Registrar’s office during the first week of the semester. Auditing students receive no credit and are not required to participate in class discussion or take tests. Fees for audit courses are the same as those taken for credit. Changes from audit to credit or credit to audit may only be done during registration and Final Schedule Adjustment Day. Students should be aware that Financial Aid and Veteran benefits do not pay for audit courses. Audit courses do not transfer. Withdrawal Visit http://cfcc.edu/registration/ to obtain official withdrawal procedures.Online Learning students may go to http://cfcc.edu/ online/ for more information. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as “no show” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.” No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. Curriculum Courses Students who officially withdraw from a course(s) within the first 60 percent of class hours will receive a grade of “W.” Students who have not withdrawn from class by the 60 percent point will receive whatever grade they have earned as computed by the instructor at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing will receive a grade of “F,” which is computed as a failing grade. Students who wish to withdraw after 60 percent of class hours must obtain permission in writing from their instructor and Department Chair. Permission will be granted for extenuating circumstances only. Documentation is required. No withdraw-als may be requested during the last week of the semester. Developmental Courses (Courses with numbers less than 100 “, like the following,” DRE 096, DRE 097, DRE 098, DMS 001, DMS 002.) 17 GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Information Student Advisement Cape Fear Community College views student advisement as an important, on-going process. Each degree/certificate seeking student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists the student in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill his/her educational requirements. Non-degree students are assigned a counselor as their advisor who assist in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor each semester/session for assistance in scheduling classes and completing the registration form. Advisors’ office hours are posted on their office doors. Students must accept the responsibility of familiarizing themselves with specific course, prerequisite, corequisite, and program requirements. While advising is an on-going process, specific times are designated prior to each registration period for advising. Grading and Grade Point Averages Grading is done by the traditional method of “A” through “D” along with negative categories such as “F” (Failure), and “WF” (Withdraw Failing). Grades are assigned a numerical value when determining a students Grade Point Average (GPA). Grading System Quality Points Grade Significance Per Semester Hour A Superior 4 B Good 3 C Average 2 D Poor 1 F Failure 0 I Incomplete 0 W Official Withdrawal 0 AU Audit 0 WP Withdraw Passing 0 WF Withdraw Failing 0 CR Credit by Proficiency Exam 0 CT Credit by Transfer 0 NS No Show 0 PA Passing (remedial courses only) 0 PB Passing (remedial courses only) 0 PC Passing (remedial courses only) 0 R Repeat (remedial courses only) 0 Grading Scale The College grading scale is: A = 92 - 100 B = 84 - 91 C = 76 - 83 D = 68 - 75 F = 0 - 67 Translating Course Grades into GPA By taking the number of semester hours assigned to a course and multiplying them by the value of the grade, you deter-mine the grade points for each course attempted. Example: If you take five courses that are assigned a total of 18 se-mester hours, you may determine your GPA in the following manner: Semester Times Hours Grade Equals Course Grade Attempted Value Quality Points 1 B 2 X 3 = 6 2 A 6 X 4 = 24 3 C 4 X 2 = 8 4 B 3 X 3 = 9 5 F 3 X 0 = 0 6 WP 0 X 0 = 0 TOTALS 18 47 Divide the total number of hours attempted into the total quality points and that will give you your GPA; in this case 2.61 is the GPA Attendance Policy College instruction is designed for students to learn by way of class attendance, and regular attendance is a key to academic success. Attendance is based on class meetings and calculated from the first class meeting, not based on when the student enrolls in the class. Students are expected to punctually attend all class sessions in the courses for which they are registered. Late arrivals and/or early departures may count toward total absences in classes. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as a “No Show.” No tuition or fee adjustments will be made. For ex-ample: A student enrolls in a three credit hour class totaling three meeting hours per week. The class meets 16 weeks for a total of 48 hours during the semester. Ten percent of this class would be 4.8 hours rounded to 5. Therefore, the fifth class meeting would be the 10 percent point of the class. Within their respective departmental guidelines, instructors are responsible for stating their own course attendance and tardiness requirements on course syllabi distributed at the beginning of the academic term. It is the student’s responsibility to know and understand the attendance requirements for each instructor and to understand how attendance in class might affect his or her final grade. Regardless of how attendance is used in grading, faculty are required to keep a timely record of attendance for each student through the end of the semester using a college approved record keeping software. Attendance in online (Internet and Hybrid) courses is measured not only by completion of an initial enrollment verification assignment (within the first 10% of the semester) but also by completion of the required coursework and/or online partici-pation, as defined by the instructor on the course syllabus. In 18 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hybrid courses, students MUST meet on the required meeting dates specified by the instructor (first class meeting, lab, etc.). See www.cfcc.edu for course information. Special note to Marine Technology students: Students in the Marine Technology curriculum are at times involved in cruises on the ship that might take place during a holiday or semester break during which time students are normally off. When such occurs, students must participate in the cruise. Effective fall 2010, students will be allowed two days of excused absence each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of the student. These excused absences will be included in the twenty (20%) percent of allowable clock hour absences. Students are required to provide written notice of the request for an excused absence by completing the Religious Observance Absence form available in Student Services. The completed form must be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee a minimum of ten (10) school days prior to the religious observance. The Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee will notify the instructor within three (3) school days of receiving the request. Students will be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to the excused absence and should work with their instructors in advance of the excused absence to delineate how to make up the missed coursework (N.C.G.S. 115D-5). Student Veteran Attendance Policy CFCC recognizes the unique situations student veterans sometimes face which can affect their attendance. If a stu-dent veteran receives orders for unexpected short-term de-ployment or training, or for medical appointments, he/she may receive absences totaling 30 percent of the total clock hours of a class. The 30 percent includes a combination of the 20 percent allowed by the college policy (unexcused ab-sences) plus an extra 10 percent (excused absences). In most cases, absences in excess of 30 percent would result in the student receiving a grade of “W” for the course. A student seeking an excused absence should first present or-ders/ documentation to the CFCC Veteran Affairs Coordina-tor, to be shared with the respective Department Chair and the student’s instructor. The college acknowledges that some classes, such as biology and clinicals in allied health programs, have unique content; it may not be possible for a student to receive an extension on the assignments in these courses. We also recognize that there will be unique cases that will require the exercise of sound judgment. Instructors are en-couraged to discuss these cases with their Department Chair and the Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Our collective goal is to assist student veterans in completing their course of study Student veterans that are currently serving in the Guard/Re-serve must adhere to the College's No Show Policy by at-tending all of their classes before the deployment or training begins. Veterans unable to the attend the beginning of the semester should register for the second mini classes when available. (Example, if you have a Military School/AT that begins before the start of the semester, you will need to delay your registration until the next applicable date.) College Closings or Delays In the event of inclement weather, Cape Fear Community College may close or delay classes depending on the weather forecast and local conditions. All official college closings and delays will be posted on the college web site at www.cfcc.edu, myCFCC online portal, the CFCC Emergency Information Hotline (877) 799-2322, and through the local news media. Students who subscribe to the text messaging alert system through CFCC online portal will be notified of closings and delays through text messages. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these resources as soon as possible. Inclement Weather While the College makes every effort to provide a safe environment on campus, the College does not take responsibility for student safety while traveling to and from campus. During periods of inclement or hazardous weather, students must use their best judgment when deciding to come to class. College officials do not expect students to take extreme risks to their personal safety to attend class. However, if a student chooses not to come to class due to inclement weather when the college is open, the student will be counted as absent in accordance with the course syllabus (see the Attendance Policy on page 17). On-Campus Groups and Individuals On-campus groups and individuals may reserve designated outdoor space for use in support of their activities. Arrangements for the use of outdoor space shall comply with College procedures and CFCC Club and Organizations procedures. Off-Campus Groups and Individuals General Provisions Individual and/or groups will be granted access to designated areas when notice has been provided consistent with the CFCC Space Request Form. Access for the requested event will not be granted if the event conflicts with a previously scheduled event or if the designated area is temporarily inaccessible or unsafe due to construction, act of God, or similar cause. Access is granted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Gross, multiple, or continued violation of this solicitation procedure will result in the soliciting party’s loss or suspension of future solicitation privileges on property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College. Notice Requirement The requesting individual, organization, agency or group must complete the CFCC Space Request Form and obtain the approval of the Vice President for Student Services at least ten (10) business days in advance of the event. 19 GENERAL INFORMATION Approved individual/groups must check in with the Vice President for Student Services and/or designee upon arriving on the campus on the day of the event. Information Requirement When completing the Space Request Form, all individuals or groups must provide the names of the persons who intend to speak on campus, the anticipated size of the group that will visit campus, and the name, address and phone number of a responsible contact person who will be present on campus during the event. Disclosure of this information is required in order to allow proper planning and will not be grounds for denying or abridging the right to engage in expressive activities in the designated area. Designated Areas The following areas are designated for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals: Wilmington Campus: The grassy area in front of the Burnett (W) Building on Water Street. North Campus: The covered brick patio between the Eric B. McKeithan Center and the soccer field. Scheduling Limitations At the beginning of the academic year, the Vice President for Student Services shall establish a schedule of one day per week for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals. These areas will be made available to any off-campus group or individual for up to four hours per day between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In order to promote opportunities for diverse speakers, an individual and/or group may not reserve or submit an application more than twice per academic year. Noise Restrictions Sound amplification is not permitted. Noise levels that cause, or are likely to cause, a disruption to the learning environment or the normal administration or operation of the College are prohibited. Grounds for Denial of Access or Removal from CFCC Property • Failing to comply with the procedures set forth. • Communicating “fighting words” as defined in case law. • Advocating illegal conduct that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. • Touching, striking, or impeding the progress of pedestrians, except for incidental or accidental contact, or contact initiated by a pedestrian. • Photographing, audio recording, or videotaping any faculty, staff or student without first obtaining written permission from the person to be photographed, audio recorded or videotaped. • Engaging in disruptive or disorderly conduct that is reasonably likely to cause a material disruption to the learning environment or the normal administration or operation of the College. • Damaging, destroying or stealing College or private property on campus. • Possessing or using firearms, explosives, or dangerous weapons or substances. • Obstructing the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Student Participation in CFCC Activities Student success at Cape Fear Community College is based upon academic excellence. Accordingly, students should attempt to attend all scheduled class and laboratory sessions. Participation in extra-curricular activities is also important to the total education and personal development of CFCC students. Occasionally, a student may be required to miss a class session in order to participate in college-sponsored activities such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, CFCC Ambassadors, Student Government Association, program conferences and competitions, and other activities approved by the Director of Athletics/Student Activities. College officials sponsoring such approved student activities are expected to provide advance notice to faculty of anticipated absences and the list of students who will be participating. In addition, participating students must also inform their instructors in advance of such anticipated absences and are expected to make advance arrangements for making up all missed assignments. In such cases, class time missed will not usually be counted as absences provided participating students are otherwise in good academic standing. If a faculty member believes that missing class due to a student activity is detrimental to the academic success of a specific student, the faculty member may request that the Vice President for Student Services (or his/her designee) review that student’s overall academic and attendance records to determine if the student’s absence warrants exemption from the College’s regular attendance policy. Students who disagree with the Vice President’s decision may appeal to CFCC’s Judicial Board according to the College’s Grievance Procedure. Final Grades Final grades will be available through WebAdvisor to students after the end of each academic session. Course grades, along with semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA), will be displayed. Grade reports are no longer printed and mailed to students. Incomplete Grades An incomplete (I) will be given only when circumstances justify additional time to complete the course. Students must contact the instructor to request an Incomplete Grade. When an incomplete is granted, the course requirements must be completed within six weeks of the beginning date of the next academic session. Incompletes (I) not finalized within the appropriate time frame will convert to an “F”. Exceptions may be made by the Vice President for Student Services. 20 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Credit by Proficiency For selected courses, students may request credit by proficiency examination for previous experience or training. The student must be currently enrolled at CFCC and must not have enrolled in the course prior to taking the proficiency exam. The student must make written application to the Registrar and the department chair. Students may challenge a course only once. Students successfully passing a proficiency exam will receive credit for the course as a “CR” (credit for record). Credit by Proficiency does not usually transfer. CLEP and AP exams (see below) may be used in lieu of proficiency exams. CLEP-College Level Examination Program The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis of CLEP examination results. The following guide describes the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through the CLEP. Credit may be awarded for other CLEP tests not listed. Students should submit official CLEP scores and meet with a counselor in Student Services prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. CFCC Credit Min. Examination Course Hours Score Accounting ACC 120 4 50 Biology BIO 110 4 50 Chemistry CHM 151 4 50 Information Systems & Computer Applications CIS 110 3 50 Prin. Of Public Speaking COM 231 3 50 Prin. Of Microeconomics ECO 251 3 50 Prin. Of Macroeconomics ECO 252 3 50 College Composition ENG 111 & 112 6 50 College Comp Modular ENG 111 3 50 Analyzing & Interp. Lit. ENG 131 3 50 English Literature ENG 241 & 242 6 50 American Literature ENG 231 & 232 6 50 Western Civ. I HIS 121 3 50 Western Civ. II HIS 122 3 50 History of U.S. I HIS 131 3 50 History of U.S. II HIS 132 3 50 Humanities HUM 211 & 212 6 50 College Algebra MAT 171 4 50 Calculus MAT 271 4 50 Precalculus MAT 171 & 172 8 50 Prin. of Marketing MKT 120 3 50 American Government POL 120 3 50 Intro. Psychology PSY 150 3 50 Human Growth and Development PSY 241 3 50 Educational Psy. PSY 263 3 50 Introductory Sociology SOC 210 3 50 French FRE 111&112 6 50 FRE 211&212 *12 59 German GER 111&112 6 50 GER 211&212 *12 60 Spanish SPA 111&112 6 50 SPA 211&212 *12 63 *Students achieving the cutoff score for 211 are also given credit for 111 through 212. AP® – Advanced Placement CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis of AP® examination results. The following guide describes the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through AP®. Credit may be awarded for other AP tests not listed. Students should submit official AP® scores prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. CFCC Credit Examination Score Course Hours Art History 3 ART 114 3 Art 2D Design 3 ART 121 3 Art 3D Design 3 ART 122 3 Biology 3 BIO 111 & 112 6 Chemistry 3 CHM 151 & 152 8 Computer Science A 3 CIS 115 3 Microeconomics 3 ECO 251 3 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 252 3 English Lang & Comp 3 ENG 111 & 112 6 Eng Lit & Comp 3 ENG 111 & 113 6 Environmental Science 3 ENV 110 3 French Language 3 FRE 111 & 112 6 French Language 4 FRE 111 & 112 FRE 211 & 212 12 German Language 3 GER 111 & 112 6 German Language 4 GER 111 & 112 GER 211 & 212 12 Human Geography 3 GEO 112 3 World History 3 HIS 115 3 European History 3 HIS 121 & 122 6 US History 3 HIS 131 & 132 6 Latin 3 LAT 111 & 112 6 Statistics 3 MAT 152 4 Calculus AB 3 MAT 271 4 Calculus BC 3 MAT 271 & 272 6 Music Theory 3 MUS 121 4 Physics C - Mechanics 3 PHY 131 4 Physics C - Elec/Mag 3 PHY 132 4 Physics B 3 PHY 151 & 152 6 US Gov/Politics 3 POL 120 3 Comp.Gov/Politics 3 POL 210 3 Psychology 3 PSY 150 3 Spanish Language 3 SPA 111 & 112 6 Spanish Language 4 SPA 111 & 112 SPA 211 & 212 12 21 GENERAL INFORMATION DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Students may receive credit by examination for achieving ac-ceptable scores on the DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests). Students should submit official DSST scores prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. Educational Partnerships Cape Fear Community College and its partners work together to provide a variety of academic, cultural, and work-based experiences designed to enhance the educational experience of students and improve the quality of life for local residents. Partnerships with Business and Industry Work Based Learning CFCC partners with local business and industry to offer students on-the-job training opportunities through Work Based Learning. Participating students may earn college credit using approved work experience(s) specifically related to thei
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Full Text | One Color Two Color TABLE OF CONTENTS i Cape Fear Community College WILMINGTON CAMPUS 411 NORTH FRONT STREET WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-3910 (910) 362-7000 NORTH CAMPUS 4500 BLUE CLAY ROAD CASTLE HAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA 28429-6114 (910) 362-7700 BURGAW CENTER 100 E. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA 28425 (910) 362-7900 ALSTON BURKE CENTER 621 NC HIGHWAY 210 E. SURF CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28445 (910) 362-7930 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College www.cfcc.edu CATALOG and STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016 VOLUME XLV JULY 2015 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ii NOTE The catalog and handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the College or the State. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the North Carolina State Legislature, the North Carolina Community College System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curricula, fees, etc., necessary. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are committed to equality of educational opportunity. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees. Moreover, the College is committed to cultural diversity and actively seeks larger numbers of minorities within the College community. This policy applies to both students and employees at all levels of the Colleges operations. INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community College. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) provides the above information to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of CFCC, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of CFCC’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against CFCC for alleged non-com-pliance with a standard or requirement. The Commission on College’s should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Cape Fear Community College’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise, the Commission on College’s website provides membership information and accreditation status of its members at www.sacscoc.org. All other inquiries about Cape Fear Community College should be addressed directly to the college and not to the Commission on College’s office. MEMBER OF Cape Fear Community College is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System, the League for Innovation in Commu-nity Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges. ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF SELECT PROGRAMS Associate Degree Nursing: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The address and telephone number of Accredita-tion Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. Cardiovascular Sonography: The Cardiovascular Sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, (651) 731-1582. Criminal Justice Technology: The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The address and telephone number of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is NC Criminal Justice Standards Division, NC Department of Justice, 114 West Edenton Street, PO Drawer 149, Raleigh, NC 27602, (910) 716-6470. Dental Assisting: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. Dental Hygiene: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. The dental hygiene program is accredited without reporting requirements. Early Childhood Education: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), NAEYC Associate Degree Accreditation, 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005-4101, (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460. Medical Sonography: The Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and tele-phone number of CAAHEP is 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350. The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, (651) 731-1582. Occupational Therapy Assistant: The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org. Pharmacy Technology: The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, (301) 657-3000, www.ashp.org. Phlebotomy: The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8710 W. Bryn Marr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, (773) 714-8880. Practical Nursing: The North Carolina Board of Nursing, PO Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 782-3211, www.ncbon.org. Radiography: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org. Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 694-9262. ADMISSION TO ANY AND ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR OTHER NON-RELEVANT FACTORS. TABLE OF CONTENTS iii Table Of Contents President’s Welcome..............................................................1 College Calendar....................................................................3 Local Board of Trustees.........................................................1 Mission Statements................................................................2 Vision Statement....................................................................2 State Board of Community Colleges.....................................1 About the College..................................................................2 Admissions............................................................................5 Admission of International Students..............................7 Admission of Non-degree Seeking Student....................5 Admission of Out-of-State Students...............................7 Admission of Transfer Students......................................5 Admission of Transient Students....................................6 College Opportunities for High School Students...........6 General Admissions Process...........................................7 Provisional Admission....................................................6 Re-Admission of Curriculum Students...........................6 Residency Appeal...........................................................7 Selective Admissions/Health Science Programs............5 Special Credit-Lifelong Learners...................................6 Services to Students.............................................................8 Academic Advising Center.............................................9 Accuplacer Test...............................................................9 Basic Skills Division.....................................................15 Campus Visits.................................................................8 Career and Testing Services............................................9 Continuing Education Services.....................................15 Counseling......................................................................9 Developmental Studies.................................................11 Disability Support Services............................................9 Health Services.............................................................14 High School Equivalency Exam Testing........................9 Human Resources Development Program....................15 Learning Lab.................................................................14 Learning Resources Center...........................................14 List of Transfer Courses................................................11 myCFCC.........................................................................8 Online Learning............................................................15 Orientation......................................................................8 Placement Test Advising Guide....................................10 Placement Testing...........................................................9 Placement Testing Options.............................................9 Retention and Graduation Rate Information.................11 Retest Policy...................................................................9 WebAdvisor....................................................................8 Where to Go for What....................................................8 Registration Information...................................................15 Auditing Courses..........................................................16 Course Load..................................................................15 Procedures for Registering for Classes.........................15 Semester Hour Credit...................................................15 Semester System...........................................................15 WebAdvisor (Online Registration)...............................16 Withdrawal....................................................................16 Academic Information.......................................................17 Academic Forgiveness..................................................23 Academic Honors.........................................................25 Academic Program Change..........................................22 Academic Program of Study.........................................22 Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension............24 Advanced Placement....................................................20 Attendance Policy.........................................................17 Catalog of Record.........................................................25 CFCC Honors Program.................................................26 Cheating and Plagiarism...............................................24 CLEP - College Level Examination Program...............20 College Closings or Delays..........................................18 Computer Competency.................................................25 Course Repeat Policy....................................................23 Credit by Proficiency....................................................20 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests...........................21 Degree Audit.................................................................25 Educational Partnerships..............................................21 Experiential Learning...................................................22 Final Grades..................................................................19 Grade Appeal Procedure...............................................23 Grading and Grade Point Averages...............................17 Grading Scale................................................................17 Grading System............................................................17 Graduation Needs.........................................................25 Inclement Weather........................................................18 Incomplete Grades........................................................19 Independent Study........................................................22 Intent to Graduate.........................................................25 North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement............................................22 Off-Campus Groups and Individuals............................18 On-Campus Groups and Individuals............................18 Partnerships with Business and Industry......................21 Partnerships with Community Agencies.......................21 Prerequisites and Corequisites......................................24 Requirements for Graduation.......................................25 Right of Appeal (Academic Suspension)......................24 Right of Appeal (Cheating)...........................................24 Satisfactory Progress Standards....................................23 Student Advisement......................................................17 Student Participation in CFCC Activities.....................19 Student Veteran Attendance Policy...............................18 Translating Course Grades into GPA............................17 Waiver of Prerequisites and Corequisites.....................24 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE iv Financial Aid......................................................................26 Appeal Process for Probationary Semester...................28 Applying for Financial Aid...........................................26 Available Aid Programs................................................26 Eligibility After Graduation..........................................27 Failure to Achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress.....27 Financial Need and Expected Family Contribution......27 Foundation Scholarships...............................................29 Maintaining eligibility for Veterans Educational Benefits.................................30 Maximum Time Frame.................................................28 Maximum Time Frame Appeal.....................................29 Notification of Awards..................................................27 Programs Not Eligible for Financial Aid......................27 Qualitative and Quantitative Standards........................27 Return of Federal Funds...............................................29 Satisfactory Academic Progress...................................27 Student Ambassadors....................................................30 Student Responsibilities................................................29 Timing of Measurement................................................28 Tuition/Fees/Books.......................................................29 Verification....................................................................27 Veterans Educational Benefits......................................30 Vocational Rehabilitation..............................................30 Expenses..............................................................................31 Bookstore......................................................................32 Electronic Signature Policy for Students......................31 Graduation Fees............................................................32 Institutional Indebtedness.............................................32 Insurance.......................................................................31 Parking and Security Permits........................................31 Personnel in the Armed Services..................................32 Refund of Tuition..........................................................32 Return Check Guidelines..............................................32 Student Fees..................................................................32 Student Identification Card...........................................32 Textbooks, Educational Tools and Fees........................32 Transcript of Record.....................................................32 Tuition...........................................................................31 Student Activities...............................................................33 Athletics and Intramural Activities...............................33 Clubs and Organizations...............................................34 College Sponsored Activities and Events.....................35 Intramural Program.......................................................33 Phi Theta Kappa...........................................................33 Social Activities............................................................33 Student Ambassadors Program.....................................33 Student Government Association.................................33 Student Publications.....................................................35 General Information..........................................................36 Change of Name/Address.............................................36 Children on Campus Policy..........................................36 Dress.............................................................................36 Food Services................................................................36 Housing.........................................................................36 Lost and Found.............................................................36 Parking..........................................................................37 Telephones....................................................................37 Tobacco Free Campus Policy.......................................37 Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities.........38 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act.............................45 Classroom Rules...........................................................40 Code of Conduct...........................................................40 Computer Acceptable Use Policy.................................39 Conduct Probation and Suspension..............................40 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy............44 Crime Data....................................................................45 Directory Information...................................................38 Drug and Alcohol Policy..............................................47 Emergency Evacuation.................................................47 Evacuation of Buildings...............................................46 Grievance Procedure.....................................................46 Judicial Board...............................................................46 Patent and Copyright Policy.........................................39 Right of Appeal.............................................................40 Rights of Administration...............................................38 Rights of Faculty...........................................................38 Rights of Parents...........................................................38 Rights of Students3.........................................................8 Sex Offender Notification.............................................45 Sexual/Gender Misconduct Plan and Plan Expectations.....................................................41 Sexual Harassment........................................................46 Sexual Misconduct........................................................41 Student and Public Complaint Policy and Procedures.46 Student Records............................................................38 Weapons on Campus.....................................................40 Written Student Complaint...........................................46 Continuing Education Division.........................................49 Alston W. Burke Center................................................57 Basic Skills Division.....................................................50 Burgaw Center..............................................................57 Community Enrichment Department............................52 Corporate and Continuing Education Department.......54 General Course Information.........................................49 Healthcare and Life Sciences Department....................55 Public Safety Department.............................................56 Online Learning.................................................................57 TABLE OF CONTENTS v Culinary Arts...............................................................105 Dental Assisting..........................................................107 Dental Hygiene...........................................................108 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics...................109 Drafting.......................................................................124 Early Childhood Education.........................................110 Electrical Systems Technology................................... 111 Electronics Engineering Technology..........................112 Emergency Medical Science.......................................114 Esthetics Instructors....................................................114 Esthetics Technology..................................................115 Film and Video Production Technology.....................115 Fire Protection Technology.........................................116 Healthcare Business Informatics................................117 Hospitality Management.............................................118 Industrial Systems Technology...................................119 Interior Design............................................................120 Interpreter Education..................................................121 Landscape Gardening.................................................121 Retention Pond Management.................................122 Marine Technology.....................................................123 Mechanical Engineering Technology.........................124 CAD Drafting.........................................................125 Mechatronics Engineering Technology......................125 Medical Office Administration...................................126 Medical Sonography...................................................126 Nuclear Technology....................................................127 Nursing Programs.......................................................128 Associate Degree Nursing (RN)............................128 Practical Nursing (LPN)........................................129 Occupational Therapy Assistant.................................130 Paralegal Technology..................................................131 Pharmacy Technology.................................................132 Phlebotomy.................................................................133 Plumbing.....................................................................134 Practical Nursing (LPN).............................................129 Radiography................................................................134 Real Estate Licensing.................................................135 Surgical Technology...................................................135 Sustainability Technologies........................................136 Renewable Energy Technology.............................137 Sustainable Building Technologies........................137 Truck Driver Training.................................................138 Welding Technology...................................................138 Course Descriptions.........................................................139 Staff and Faculty..............................................................261 Index..................................................................................280 Programs of Study.............................................................58 General Education Values Statement............................60 College Transfer/University Parallel General Information and Articulation Agreements...................................60 College Transfer Programs...............................................66 Associate in Arts...........................................................66 Associate in Science.....................................................70 Associate in Fine Arts Pre-Major.................................74 Art............................................................................74 Drama.......................................................................76 Music and Music Education.....................................80 Associate in General Education........................................83 Associate in Applied Science, Diploma and Certificate Programs.............................................................................83 Accounting....................................................................83 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology........................................84 Architectural Technology.............................................85 Associate Degree Nursing..........................................128 Automotive Systems Technology.................................86 Basic Law Enforcement Training.................................88 Boat Building................................................................88 Boat Manufacture and Service......................................89 Business Administration...............................................90 Banking and Finance................................................91 Customer Service.....................................................91 Entrepreneurship......................................................91 International Business..............................................91 Management and Supervision..................................92 Office Systems....................................................90/92 Project Management................................................92 Cardiovascular Sonography..........................................92 Carpentry......................................................................93 Chemical Technology...................................................93 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology..............94 Community Spanish Interpreter....................................95 Computer-Integrated Machining...................................95 Computer Technology Integration................................96 Cisco Networking..................................................101 Computer Forensics...............................................101 Information Systems Security..................................98 Information Technology...........................................97 Network Administration...........................................99 Network Technology................................................99 Operating Systems Administration........................100 Software Development.............................................99 Systems Administration.........................................100 Virtualization Technology......................................101 Web Development..................................................100 Construction Management Technology......................101 Cosmetology...............................................................102 Criminal Justice Technology......................................104 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE vi Performance Measures and Standards NCCCS Performance Measures for Student Success CFCC Performance Results, 2013-2014 (Reported Spring 2015) The Performance Measures for Student Success Report is the North Carolina Community College System’s major accountability document. This annual performance report is based on data compiled from the previous year and serves to inform colleges and the public about the performance of our 58 community colleges. In 2010, NCCCS President Scott Ralls established a Performance Measures Committee to develop new performance measures based on student success rates to go into effect in 2013. In November 2011, the State Board formally approved the Performance Measures. These measures were then submitted to the Gen-eral Assembly in March 2012 and later adopted in June 2012 through Section 8.5 of S.L. 2012-142. The revised Performance Measures include system-wide “baseline levels” and “excellence levels” for each measure to promote transparency, simplicity, and objectivity. This utilization of baseline and excellence levels is a departure from the System’s historical use of “standards.” These baseline and excellence levels remain static for three years and will be reset in the 2016 Report. Complete details for all 58 North Carolina Community Colleges can be found at the NCCCS Website. CFCC’s performance results for 2015, based on 2013 – 2014 data; are provided below. Performance Measure Description CFCC Performance 1. Basic Skills Student Progress Percentage of students who progress as defined by an educational functioning level. Excellence level: 51.2% Mean: 45.1% CFCC: 43.3% Baseline level: 20.6% 2. GED Diploma Passing Rate Percentage of students taking at least one GED test during a program year who receive a GED diploma during the program year. Excellence level: 82.0% Mean: 79.4% CFCC: 77.8% Baseline level: 49.3% 3. Development Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses Percentage of previous developmental English and/or reading students who successfully complete a credit English course with a grade of “C” or better upon the first attempt. Excellence level: 74.9% Mean: 62.4% CFCC: 62.9% Baseline level: 45.2% 4. Development Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses Percentage of previous developmental math students who successfully complete a credit math course with a grade of “C” or better upon the first attempt. Excellence level: 75.4% Mean: 63.6% CFCC: 65.6% Baseline level: 47.5% 5. First Year Progression Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students attempting at least twelve hours within their first academic year who successfully complete (“P”, “C” or better) at least twelve of those hours. Excellence level: 74.6% Mean: 67.1% CFCC: 70.2% Baseline level: 53.2% 6. Curriculum Student Completion Percentage of first-time fall credential-seeking students who graduate, transfer, or are still enrolled with 36 hours after six years. Excellence level: 45.6% Mean: 43.4% CFCC: 50.0% Baseline level: 28.6% 7. Licensure and Certification Passing Rates Aggregate institutional passing rate of first time test-takers on licensure and certification exams. Exams included in this measure are state mandated exams which candidates must pass before becoming active practitioners. Excellence level: 91.7% Mean: 83.3% CFCC: 92.8% Baseline level: 71.0% Scores by Exam Cosmetology: 88% (25 tested) Cosmetology Apprentice: 100% (19 tested) Esthetics: 88% (16 tested) Manicuring: 83% (6 tested) Real Estate Sales: 80% (10 tested) Dental Hygiene: 89% (9 tested) Radiography: 100% (16 tested) Practical Nursing PN: 100% (26 tested) Associate Degree Nursing RN: 100% (49 tested) EMT: 92% (104 tested) EMT-P: 100% (9 tested) EMT-I: 91% (11 tested) BLET: 88% (96 tested) Detention Officer:96% (46 tested) 8. College Transfer Performance Among community college associate degree completers and those who have completed 30 or more credit hours who transfer to a four‐year university or college, the percentage who earn a GPA of 2.00 or better after two consecutive semesters within the academic year at the transfer institution. Excellence level: 93.8% Mean: 87.7% CFCC: 85.0% Baseline level: 71.2% CAMPUS MAPS vii Wilmington Campus MapCAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE viii North Campus Map 1 GENERAL INFORMATION President’s Welcome Thank you for considering Cape Fear Community College! As one of the largest and oldest community colleges in North Carolina, CFCC has helped thousands of students improve their lives through education for more than half a century. At CFCC, there are many opportunities awaiting you and it is our hope that you will find a class, a program and ultimately a career path that you will find rewarding. Our curriculum features over 50 academic and job training programs which offer two-year associate degrees along with a variety of diploma and certificate options for specialized training. Many of our programs have been recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies and other professional organizations for achieving high standards and best practices. We take pride in our college, but more importantly, we take pride in the success of our students. Each member of our faculty and staff is here to help you reach your goal. Our class sizes are designed to be small so that students can experience individualized instruction whenever possible. In addition, there are numerous resources outside the classroom which can provide extra academic and personal support if you need it. Our employees are experts in their fields and are the most dedicated and talented you’ll find at any college or university. All of these resources are offered as part of the collective CFCC experience which is designed to help you reach your educational goal, whether it is to earn a degree, improve your job skills or prepare for a new career. Sincerely, Amanda K. Lee, Ph.D. CFCC President Local Board of Trustees Mr. John R. Babb.................................................Wilmington Mr. Louis A. Burney, Jr........................................Wilmington Ms. Ann M. David...............................................Wilmington Mr. Alexander D. Guy...............................................Surf City Mr. Jason C. Harris..............................................Wilmington Mr. Samuel R. Ibrahim.........................................Wilmington Dr. Charles R. Kays.............................................Wilmington Mr. John F. Melia.................................................Wilmington Mr. David L. Ray.................................................Wilmington Ms. Mary Lyons Rouse........................................Wilmington Mr. William R. Turner, Jr.....................................Wilmington Mr. Mat F. White..................................................Wilmington The Honorable Woody White..............................Wilmington President, Student Government Association CFCC State Board of Community Colleges Dr. Linwood Powell, Chair.................................. Fayetteville Mr. K. Ray Bailey, Vice Chair................................. Asheville The Honorable Janet Cowell.......................................Raleigh The Honorable Dan Forest....................................... Charlotte Mr. Jimmie E. Ford................................................ Goldsboro Dr. Stuart B. Fountain..............................................Asheboro Mr. J. Wesley Fricks III...............................................Raleigh Mr. Clyde Higgs.................................................... Kannapolis Mr. Wade Bryan "Bobby" Irwin, Jr. ............................. Sparta Ms. Janet Lowder................................................... Albemarle Mr. Ernest C. Pearson.................................................Sanford Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland...............................................Cary Dr. Samuel Powell................................................. Burlington Mr. Edward "Lynn" Raye...................................... Marshville Mr. La’Quon A. Rogers......................................... Greenville Dr. Darrell Saunders..................................................Archdale Mr. Scott Shook..................................................... Greenville Mr. Jerry Vaughan.................................................... Charlotte Ms. Ann H. Whitford...................................... Morehead City Dr. Candler Willis......................................................Zirconia Mr. James J. Woody, Jr............................................. Roxboro 2 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mission Statement for the North Carolina Community College System The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high‑quality, accessible educational op-portunities that minimize barriers to post‑secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well‑being of individuals by providing: • Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre‑baccalaureate programs. • Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. • Services to communities and individuals, which improve the quality of life. Adopted by the State Board of Community Colleges, October 1993; revised March 1994, April 1994; reaffirmed January 1998; revised and adopted June 1998; revised and adopted September 2006. Mission Statement for Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College is an open door, multi-campus, comprehensive community college that strengthens the academic, economic, social and cultural life of the citizens of New Hanover and Pender counties. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Cape Fear Community College fully supports the system mission and fulfills its purposes by: • Focusing on vocational, technical, pre-baccalaureate, literacy education, and continuing education programs and services; • Recruiting, enrolling, advising and retaining a diverse student body; • Recruiting, retaining and developing a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality education and service to the College and the community; • Evaluating existing programs and implementing new curricula and instructional strategies to serve the changing needs of the service area; • Providing support services that help students succeed; • Enhancing student life through clubs, cultural activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics; and • Interacting and cooperating with others to encourage, promote and facilitate economic and community development. Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 23, 1995; revised January 18, 1996; revised November 19, 2003; reaffirmed January 26, 2006; reaffirmed September 10, 2010. Cape Fear Community College Vision Statement “Cape Fear Community College: Building a future‑oriented world‑class workforce and a community of lifelong learners in partnership with regional businesses and agencies. Imagine the possibilities!” Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 26, 1998. About the College Cape Fear Community College is a comprehensive community college that offers education and training services through numerous (1) TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CURRICULA in such broad areas as health care, business, engineering technologies, computer sciences, architecture/construction/ interior design, law enforcement and numerous other fields, (2) COLLEGE TRANSFER/UNIVERSITY PARALLEL studies in the freshman and sophomore years of baccalaureate programs, and (3) a host of CONTINUING EDUCATION programs that can be broadly clustered into such categories as Basic Skills (including Adult High School and GED, among other programs), Occupational Extension (custom-designed training related directly to the in-service training needs of various professions), and Community Services/Self-Supporting classes that may include a wide range of avocational interests. The core of the College’s mission is world-class workforce development. CFCC is one of fifty-eight institutions comprising the North Carolina Community College System. The North Carolina Community College System and its constituent institutions operate in accord with legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly and as contained in Chapter 115D of the North Carolina General Statutes. Governance of Cape Fear Community College is further defined by policies, rules, and procedures as promulgated in accord with state and federal laws by the North Carolina State Board of Community Col-leges, the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees, and College officials. Cape Fear Community College's official service area includes New Hanover and Pender counties. CFCC’s Wilmington campus is located in downtown Wilmington and the North Campus is located in Castle Hayne. CFCC offers classes at the Burgaw Center and at the Surf City Community Center in Pender County. Several CFCC technical and vocational programs are unique to southeastern North Carolina and to the state as a whole, and the College therefore serves as a regional provider of workforce training. The number of different students annually enrolling at the College typically exceeds 27,000. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Calendar 2015-2016 Fall Semester 2015 Final Registration Day ............................................ August 18, 2015 Fall In-Service..........................................................August 19, 2015 Schedule Adjustment Day ....................................... August 20, 2015 Classes Begin........................................................... August 21, 2015 Saturday Classes Begin............................................August 22, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).................. September 1, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .......................................September 2, 2015 – November 2, 2015 Labor Day – College Closed................................ September 7, 2015 Fall Break (No classes – faculty/students)................October 2, 2015 Riverfest – College Closed.......................................October 3, 2015 No Classes – College Open............................... October 20-21, 2015 Advisement Period for Spring, currently enrolled students only................................ October 26-November 6, 2015 Web registration begins Voc./Tech...........................................................October 26, 2015 College Transfer..............................................November 2, 2015 Special Credit..................................................November 9, 2015 Saturday Classes End..............................................October 31, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..... November 3 – December 10, 2015 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Fall..........November 6, 2015 No Course Withdrawal permitted....................... December 11, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes – College Closed................... November 26-28, 2015 Classes End......................................................... December 18, 2015 Christmas Holiday – College Closed.............December 24-28, 2015 New Years Holiday College Closed..................December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 20, 2015 75% through September 1, 2015 None Thereafter 1st Mini Session-Fall Semester Final Registration Day ............................................ August 18, 2015 Fall In-Service..........................................................August 19, 2015 Schedule Adjustment Day........................................ August 20, 2015 Classes Begin........................................................... August 21, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)...................... August 26, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..................................................August 27 – September 24, 2015 Labor Day – College Closed................................ September 7, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.........September 25 – October 9, 2015 Fall Break (No classes – faculty/students)............ October 2-3, 2015 No Course Withdrawal Permitted...........................October 12, 2015 Classes End.............................................................October 19, 2015 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 20, 2015 75% through August 26, 2015 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session-Fall Semester Final Registration Day ...........................................October 21, 2015 Classes Begin..........................................................October 22, 2015 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).....................October 27, 2015 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .................................................October 28 – November 24, 2015 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.............................November 25, 2015 Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall............November 6, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday No Classes – College Closed................... November 26-28, 2015 No Course Withdrawal Permitted....................... December 11, 2015 Classes End......................................................... December 18, 2015 Refund of Tuition 100% through October 21, 2015 75% through October 27, 2015 None Thereafter Spring Semester 2016 Final Registration Day.............................................. January 5, 2016 Schedule Adjustment Day......................................... January 6, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ January 7, 2016 Saturday Classes Begin............................................. January 9, 2016 Martin Luther King Day – College Closed............. January 18, 2016 No Classes – College Open..................................... January 19, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)..................... January 20, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ........................................................January 21 – March 23, 2016 Spring Break – No Classes – College Open..........March 5-11, 2016 Saturday Classes End................................................ March 19, 2016 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Spring......... March 18, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances................................... March 24, 2016 Easter Break – College Closed............................March 25-26, 2016 Azalea Festival – No Classes – College Open...........April 7-8, 2016 Azalea Festival – College Closed................................. April 9, 2016 Advisement Period for Summer/Fall, currently enrolled students only.....................................................April 11-22, 2016 Web registration begins Voc./Tech............................................................... April 11, 2016 College Transfer.................................................... April 18, 2016 Special Credit........................................................ April 25, 2016 No course withdrawal permitted.................................... May 4, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. May 11, 2016 Commencement........................................................... May 13, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 6, 2016 75% through January 20, 2016 None Thereafter 4 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1st Mini Session-Spring Semester Final Registration Day ............................................. January 5, 2016 Schedule Adjustment Day......................................... January 6, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ January 7, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)..................... January 12, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ....................................................January 13 – February 11, 2016 Martin Luther King Day – College Closed............. January 18, 2016 No Classes – College Open..................................... January 19, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..........................February 12-25, 2016 No course withdrawal permitted............ February 26-March 4, 2016 Classes End................................................................. March 4, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 6, 2016 75% through January 12, 2016 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session-Spring Semester Final Registration Day.............................................. March 11, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................ March 14, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%)....................... March 17, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) .............................................................. March 18-April 19, 2016 Easter Break – No Classes – College Closed.......March 25-26, 2016 Azalea Festival – No Classes – College Open...........April 7-8, 2016 Azalea Festival – College Closed................................. April 9, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.......................April 20 – May 3, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted.................................. May 4, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. May 11, 2016 Commencement........................................................... May 13, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through March 13, 2016 75% through March 17, 2016 None Thereafter Summer Semester 2016 Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day.............. May 20, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... May 23, 2016 Memorial Day – College Closed.................................. May 30, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... May 27, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..................................................................... May 31-July 6, 2016 Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Summer......... June 16, 2016 4th of July Holiday – College Closed..............................July 4, 2016 Summer Break – No Classes – College Open................July 5, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances....................................July 7-26, 2016 No Course withdrawal permitted..................................July 27, 2016 Classes End................................................................ August 3, 2016 Commencement ........................................................ August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 22, 2016 75% through May 27, 2016 None Thereafter 1st Mini Session - Summer Semester Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day ............. May 20, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... May 23, 2016 Memorial Day – College Closed.................................. May 30, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... May 25, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ...................................................................May 26-June 13, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances.................................June 14-17, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted................................ June 20, 2016 Classes End.................................................................. June 27, 2016 Commencement ........................................................ August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 22, 2016 75% through May 25, 2016 None Thereafter 2nd Mini Session - Summer Semester Final Registration Day ................................................ June 27, 2016 Classes Begin............................................................... June 28, 2016 Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%).......................... June 30, 2016 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ..............................................................................July 1-20, 2016 4th of July Holiday – College Closed..............................July 4, 2016 Summer Break – No Classes – College Open................July 5, 2016 Withdrawal permitted only under extenuating circumstances..................................July 21-26, 2016 No Course Withdrawal permitted.................................July 27, 2016 Classes End................................................................ August 3, 2016 Commencement......................................................... August 5, 2016 Refund of Tuition 100% through June 27, 2016 75% through June 30, 2016 None Thereafter 5 GENERAL INFORMATION to these programs. http://cfcc.edu/admissions/non-traditional-admissions/ Selective Admission/Health Science Programs Students applying for admission to health science programs must meet general college admission requirements as well as specific program requirements. Each of the selective admission programs requires that applicants be a high school graduate or have a High School Equivalency, meet the minimum placement test scores required for the specific curriculum program and complete the program application process by the deadline established for that particular program. Prior college course completion with a grade of “C” or better in English and math could eliminate the placement test requirement. Students will need to consult with counselors. Certain CFCC academic programs have additional entrance requirements beyond general admissions to the College. Se-lective admission programs at the College include: Associate Degree Nursing, Cardiovascular Sonography, Dental Assist-ing, Dental Hygiene, Nursing Transition, Occupational Ther-apy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN), Sonography, and Surgical Technology. Students may visit the Counseling Office for specific program requirements and applications or visit our website at http:// cfcc.edu/studentservices/health/ Admission of Transfer Students 1. Transfer students must complete CFCC’s admission requirements (see General Admission Process). Official transcripts of undergraduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions are required for transfer credit, eligibility for veterans’ benefits, placement testing waivers, and health science applicants. Graduate and post-graduate level transcripts are not required. Transcripts should be sent immediately after applying to the College but no later than 2 weeks prior to registration. 2. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better can be transferred from other institutions to CFCC. a. CFCC will accept courses completed with a grade of “C” or above. b. Credits are transferable from regionally accredited two and four year institutions within the United States. Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality and credit hours to those offered at CFCC. c. Transcripts of course work completed at a college or university located outside of the United States must be accompanied by (1) a certified English translation and course evaluation (2) course descriptions if transfer credit is needed. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for acceptable translation and evaluation agencies. Admissions CFCC operates under an “open door” policy. This means that the College offers instruction to all adults. So if you are 18 years of age or older, or if you have a high school diploma or equivalent, and can benefit from courses and programs of-fered by our College, WE WELCOME YOU. While CFCC advises all students to seek a high school diploma or equiva-lent, admission to certain certificate programs may be granted without prior completion of a diploma or GED®. In addi-tion, admission to the college does not mean that students will be admitted immediately to a program with specified admissions requirements. Admission to degree, diploma, and certain certificate pro-grams has additional requirements including high school graduation, official transcripts, placement testing, and medi-cal examinations. Contact the Admissions Office for specific program requirements. The College reserves the right to refuse admission or read-mission to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (d). The College reserves the right to refuse admission to any ap-plicant if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (e) and (f). Applicants who are refused admission have the right to an appeal. To initiate such an appeal, the applicant must submit a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Services within five (5) calendar days after being notified of the re-fusal to admit. The Vice President for Student Services will present the appeal to the Judicial Board within (5) calendar days of receipt of the written appeal. If the student wishes to appear before the Judicial Board, the request must be in-cluded in the written appeal. The Vice President for Student Services will notify the applicant of the Judicial Board’s deci-sion. The decision of the Judicial Board shall be final with no further appeals. Admission as a Non-Degree Seeking Student Students who do not wish to enter degree or diploma pro-grams may enter CFCC as “special credit” students. Stu-dents admitted as special credit students may carry only a part-time course load and must have their registration cards approved by a counselor. Special credit students must meet course prerequisites including Placement testing. Admission as a special credit student does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. Special credit students may attempt no more than 18 credit hours without meeting admissions requirements. Students who exceed this number will not be permitted to register until admissions requirements are met. Students who enter a curriculum program from special credit status, veterans, and Financial Aid recipients must meet all admissions requirements prior to time of registration. Excep-tions are programs which do not culminate in a degree, di-ploma or certificate. Admissions requirements do not apply 6 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE d. Credit for Military Experience--Veteran applicants should submit an official military transcript to the College in order to request credit for previous military experience and training. 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. Credit recommended must be consistent with the requirements and objectives of an academic program in order to be granted. Students should be aware that the transferability of these credits is totally at the discretion of the receiving institution and that Cape Fear Community College makes no guarantee of such transfer. 3. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and/or language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. 4. Credits transferred from other institutions will be noted on the student’s CFCC transcript. Grades achieved at other institutions will not be used in the grade point average computation at CFCC. 5. Credit gained through advanced placement testing will require official transcripts from the testing agency. 6. Experiential learning, proficiency testing, and work based learning experience will not be transferred as course work to CFCC. 7. Students should submit official copies of all transcripts two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer credit can be completed. Transfer credit for those transcripts received during the registration process will be completed by the end of the first academic session of enrollment. Faxed transcripts are not acceptable. 8. To receive a degree, diploma or certificate from CFCC, transfer students must complete at least 25 percent of program requirements at CFCC. Re-Admission of Curriculum Students Students (including CFCC graduates) returning to CFCC who have not been enrolled for a minimum of 3 years must submit a new Admissions Application. Students must also meet the admissions requirements for the current program of study including evaluation of all coursework earned at CFCC and other institutions. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. Admission of Transient Students Transient students are those who are admitted and enrolled in another college or university and wish to enroll in CFCC as a full-time student for one academic session. Transient students must: • Submit a completed CFCC Admission Application. • Submit written permission from their home institution to enroll in CFCC. • Provide verification of completion of applicable prerequisites prior to enrolling in CFCC courses. Provisional Admission Provisional admittance is granted during Final Registration Day only. Students whose official high school transcripts have not been received by the Admissions Office at the time of registration may be admitted provisionally. All admissions requirements must be met within thirty (30) calendar days from the first day of the academic session. Those students who do not meet admissions requirements within thirty (30) calendar days may be dropped from courses, and financial aid benefits may also be jeopardized. Students will not be allowed to register for upcoming semesters until all admission requirements are met. Students must take the placement test prior to registration to meet course prerequisites. NOTE: Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Special Credit - Lifelong Learners Students who have no desire or intention to work toward a degree, diploma, or certificate and wish to take classes for personal development, enrichment, or simply for the joy of learning may enroll as a Lifelong Learner. To be admitted as a Lifelong Learner, the student need only submit a completed college application for admission. Students admitted as Lifelong Learners may carry only a part-time course load and must have their registration approved by a counselor. Lifelong Learners must meet and verify course prerequisites including placement testing. Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Admission as a Lifelong Learner does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. A Lifelong Learner who wishes to be reclassified as a regular student must complete admission requirements as outlined in the General Admissions Process in this catalog. Lifelong Learners are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits. The North Carolina Career and College Promise: College Opportunities for High School Students The Career and College Promise Program allows qualifying high school students the opportunity to enroll in college classes in order to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of CFCC courses. This program offers the following pathways: • Career and Technical Education Pathway • College Transfer Pathway • Cooperative Innovative High School Pathway (or Early College High School) 7 GENERAL INFORMATION The Career Technical Education Pathway allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in a CFCC Certificate that aligns with their high school career cluster programs. To be accepted to this program, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the approval of the high school principal or designee; • Meet all program prerequisites. The College Transfer Pathway allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete some of the core general education classes required during the first two years of a four-year degree. To be accepted to this program, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a high school junior or senior; • Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses; • Demonstrate college readiness in English, Reading, and Math on an assessment or placement test such as the PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer Exam. • Meet all program prerequisites. The Cooperative Innovative Pathway or Early College High School allows students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit within five years. CFCC partners with New Hanover County Schools and Pender County Schools to host two early college high schools. Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Wilmington Early College High School (WECHS) are high schools located on the campuses of CFCC. Both early colleges enroll rising ninth-graders each year. Students must have the desire to attend a smaller school with high expectations for academics and behavior. Admission to the program is granted by each respective school system. For more information on college courses available to qualify-ing high school students, visit our website at http://www.cfcc. edu/ccp. . Admission of Out-of-State Students Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions requirements as residents of North Carolina. Residency classification for out-of-state students will be determined at the time of admissions according to the laws of the State of North Carolina. General Statute 116-143.1 specifically states that to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Furthermore, a person must establish that his or her presence in the state currently is, and during the requisite 12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Consequently, the fact that a person has resided in the state for 12 months does not in itself constitute in-state residency. Special rules and circumstances may affect the assessment of domicile for minors, married persons, active members of the armed forces and their dependents, aliens, federal personnel and prisoners. Exceptions are also made for families transferred by business within the past 12 months (up to 1% of total out-of-state students), students with employer-paid tuition, lawfully admitted public high school graduates, non-profit corporation sponsorships, and emergency workers. Applicants wishing additional information about the laws of North Carolina governing residency classification for students should contact the Director of Enrollment Management’s office where copies of the law are maintained or log on to www.ncleg. net for NC General Statutes. Residency Appeal If a student wishes to appeal the residency classification, he/she must submit a Residence and Tuition Status Application (avail-able in the Student Services Offices and the College’s website) to the Office of the Director of Enrollment Management. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the College with the necessary information to prove in-state status. Residence and Tuition Status Applications must be submitted within the first ten (10) days of the semester in which the student is appeal-ing the out-of-state status. Legal documentation supporting a student’s claim for in-state status must be attached at the time the application is submitted. Examples include NC State tax return, voter registration, vehicle registration, personal property taxes, driver’s license/State I.D. etc. If the student chooses to appeal the classification assigned by the Director of Enroll-ment Management’s Office, he/she may appeal to the State level by filing a written appeal to the Director of Enrollment Management within ten (10) days following the Enrollment Office’s decision (electronic submissions are not acceptable). This appeal must include a statement of intent and grounds for appeal. The decision of the State Appeals’ Committee is final. Admission of International Students Cape Fear Community College does not issue the necessary documents to obtain the F, J, or M student visas. Other visas may be acceptable for admission. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for further information. General Admissions Process New students should complete all admission requirements at least two weeks prior to registration. 1. APPLICATION An application for admission must be submitted prior to placement testing and registration. Applications may be submitted online at www.cfcc.edu. Valid email addresses are required for electronic applications. 2. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT TRANSCRIPT An official high school or equivalent transcript from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education which indicates the date of graduation must be submitted to CFCC. Official transcripts are those received either by mail or by hand-delivery to CFCC in the original, sealed envelope from the awarding institution or agency. Home schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered. 8 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Official college transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions of higher education previously attended must be submitted to CFCC for transfer credit, eligibility for veterans’ benefits, placement testing waivers, and health science applicants. 4. PLACEMENT TESTING All applicants to degree, diploma and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to acceptance at CFCC. (There is no charge for the placement assessment). All or parts of the placement assessment requirement may be waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant: • has satisfactorily completed college level English and/or Mathematics course above the developmental level, or • has made the following minimum scores within the last five years on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT): Writing 500 OR Critical Reading 500 and SAT Math 500: American College Testing (ACT)-Reading 22 OR English 18 and ACT Math 22 and has submitted official SAT or ACT transcripts to the Admissions Office, or • has achieved CFCC’s cut-off scores for desired curriculum program by submitting official ASSET, COMPASS or Accuplacer scores taken within the last five years, or • has earned developmental course credit, with a “C” or better, at a school in the North Carolina Community College System. Students will need to consult with counselors. Students and prospective students may take the placement test twice (2 times) in twelve (12) consecutive months (one initial test and one retest). 5. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS A medical history is required for specific program admission or completion. Students are notified of this requirement as applicable to their programs of study. Selected programs within the college may require drug screening prior to final acceptance into the program. Contact Counseling for further information. Services To Students Where to Go for What Absences.................................................................. Instructor Academic Advising........................ Assigned Faculty Advisor Academic Honors.........................................Catalog/Registrar Academic Probation................................. Catalog/Counselors Accessibility Issues......................Disability Support Services Admissions.................................................... Student Services Address Change............................................ Student Services Advanced Placement..............................................Counseling Athletics........................................................ Student Services Attendance............................................................... Instructor Books/Supplies......................................... Campus Bookstore Bulletin Boards............................................. Student Services CFCC online Portal/WebAdvisor..............Student Help Desk Career Counseling......................................Career and Testing Change Program/Major..........................................Counseling Clubs and Organizations............................. Student Activities Course Selection....................................... Advisor/Counselor Drop a Course.............................. Instructor/Student Services Emergencies.................................................. Student Services Fees.................................................................Business Office Financial Aid........................................... Financial Aid Office First Aid............................................... Labs/Student Services General Interest Courses.......................Continuing Education Grading System.......................................…Catalog/ Registrar Insurance.........................................................Business Office Job Placement............................................Career and Testing Lost & Found....................................... Switchboard Operator Parking Permits/Regulations...........................Business Office Personal Counseling...............................................Counseling Registration................................................... Student Services ID Card........................ Business Office, Wilmington Campus Library, North Campus Testing........................................................Career and Testing Transcripts..................................................... Student Services Transfer Counseling...............................Advisors/Counseling Transfer Student Planning............ Academic Advising Center Tutoring.............................................................. Learning Lab Veterans.................................. Financial Aid/Veteran’s Center Withdrawal from a Course........................................ Registrar Campus Visits Cape Fear Community College encourages prospective stu-dents and parents to visit the campus and tour our facilities. Guided tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Appointments are necessary to ensure that appropriate staff will be available to answer ques-tions. Information pertaining to academic programs, student services, and the admissions/registration processes will be presented during the tour. Tour dates and times are available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. Orientation The Student Services Department offers orientation programs prior to the start of the Spring and Fall semesters to acquaint new students to the College, its facilities, resources, services, activities, organizations and policies. Students accepted to the College will be invited to attend orientation. An online orientation program is also available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu for online learners and summer sessions. All new students are required to take advantage of these programs to maximize their opportunities at CFCC. myCFCC myCFCC is a web-based portal that links all aspects of campus life to create a community environment. It provides services such as e-mail, campus announcements, message boards, calendars, and discussion groups. Accounts are created upon acceptance to the College. Students are encouraged to check myCFCC on a regular basis to receive important college information. A link to myCFCC is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. WebAdvisor WebAdvisor is another web-based portal that gives students access to class schedules, on-line registration, grades, address changes, and graduation progress. A link to WebAdvisor is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Counseling Confidential academic, personal, and career counseling services are provided on an ongoing basis to all students. The counseling staff is available Monday through Friday on both campuses. Please refer to our website for specific hours based on campus location. Summer hours may vary. Students are seen on a walk-in basis or appointments may be made by calling (910) 362-7017 (Wilmington Campus) or (910) 362-7523 (North Campus). The professional counseling staff is experienced in assisting students in developing skills and attitudes needed to deal effectively with their academic environment. Students who are uncertain in selecting their major course of study or who are experiencing academic difficulty are encouraged to seek the assistance of a counselor. Students with personal concerns that may interfere with their academic success are also urged to seek guidance from the counseling staff. When appropriate, the counseling staff may make (with the stu-dent’s permission) referrals to community resources/agencies. Academic Advising Center The Academic Advising Center provides supplemental advising support to students and their assigned faculty advisors. The center is located on the second floor of the Wilmington Campus’ Union Station (entered through U-246). Please refer to the center’s website for scheduling information. Students may meet with an academic advisor and use the center’s computers for web registration and academic planning. All students are assigned a faculty advisor based on their major. The faculty advisors assist students in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill program requirements. The Academic Advising Center serves as an additional resource for students who have registration issues or advising questions that the faculty advisor cannot resolve. New students who complete the online orientation rather than attending the on-campus orientation may use the center for advising and registration guidance. Additionally, college transfer students are encouraged to visit the center for help in developing a transfer plan to a 4-year college or university. During registration, this transfer plan will assist the student and faculty advisor in selecting courses that will help the student meet admission and program requirements at the 4-year school. Disability Support Services Cape Fear Community College and all employees shall operate programs, activities, and services to ensure that no otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any such program, activity, or service solely by reason of their disabilities. Disability Support Services provides numerous services that assist students in reaching their academic goals. Assistance may include services such as registration assistance, academic counseling, student advocacy, interpreters for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, academic aides, assistive technology and other reasonable accommodations. To be eligible for Disability Support Services, students must provide professional medical, psychological, and/or educational documentation of their disabilities, including associated functional limitations, to the Disability Support Services’ staff. If classroom adaptations, interpreters, or academic aides are necessary to participate in class, advanced notice of 4 weeks is required to coordinate such services. Career and Testing Services Career counseling is available through the Office of Career and Testing Services. Students are assisted with career decision-making, employment trends, and educational requirements. Job placement assistance is also available to students and graduates. Career Services provides on-line job listings through CFCC Career Connection. This on-line job bank gives students, graduates, and employers an opportunity to connect. Placement Testing All applicants to degree, diploma, and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to being accepted at CFCC. The assessment is not an entrance examination. The primary purpose of placement examinations is to determine the individual’s skill level and readiness. Assessment results will be used to determine the need, if any, for developmental placement. Faculty advisors will also use the results in planning students’ programs and classes. Placement assessments are administered in the following areas: English and Math. All placement scores are valid for five years from date of examination. An admission application must be submitted prior to testing to ensure that results are properly posted. Accuplacer Test The Accuplacer is an un-timed computer-based type assessment. The test is divided into two sections: English and Math. Currently there is no fee for the test. Applicants/students need to bring a picture ID, and know their CFCC Student ID Number and CFCC’s program of study. The testing room opens fifteen (15) minutes prior to testing. Parking for testers at the Wilmington Campus is available in the student parking lot located next to the Schwartz Center on North Front Street. If alternative accommodations are necessary because of a diagnosed disability, requests for approval, assistance, and scheduling must be arranged through CFCC’s Disability Support Services office (362-7800). A schedule of dates/times of the Placement Tests can be obtained from CFCC’s website: http://cfcc.edu/testing/. Retest Policy Applicants/students can take the placement test only twice in (12) twelve consecutive months. It is recommended that a student retest after successfully completing a developmental course in the subject area. High School Equivalency Exam Testing The General Education Development (GED®) diploma is administered at CFCC. Testing is administered via the computer. See Basic Skills Division. 10 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Placement Test Advising Guide Applicants entering vocational/technical and college transfer courses must begin their English sequence with the course corresponding to their score levels on the following placement tests. ENGLISH PLACEMENT Testing is not required with SAT Reading 500 or Writing 500 OR ACT Reading 22 or English 18 OR Transfer credit of ENG 111 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better. Register for your English class based on the guide below. PLACEMENT NCDAP ENGLISH (DRE Composite Score) ACCUPLACER Reading + Sentence Skills COMPASS Reading + Writing Basic Skills 100-103 40-71 0-63 DRE096 104-116 72-91 64-84 DRE097 117-135 92-128 85-111 DRE098 136-150 129-165 112-150 ENG111 151 and higher 166 and higher 151 and higher MATH PLACEMENT Testing not required with SAT Math 500 or ACT Math 22 or credit for the appropriate college math required for your major. Math Modules Scores Ranges DMA-010 Operations with Integers 1 = Basic Skills DMA-010 Operations with Integers 2-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-020 Fractions and Decimals 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-030 Proportions/Ratios/Rates/Percents 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-040 Expressions/Linear Equations/Inequalities 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-050 Graphs/Equations of Lines 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed DMA-060 Polynomials/Quadratic Applications 1-6 = DMA IS needed 7-12 = DMA is NOT needed (A score of 7 or higher on DMA-060 will also award credits for DMA-065, DMA-070 and DMA-080) MAT-110 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-030 Needed MAT-141 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-040 Needed MAT-143 & MAT-152 = 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-050 Needed MAT-121 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-060 Needed MAT-171 = A score of 7 on DMA-010 through DMA-080 Needed Math Courses for Registration DMS-001 = If you need 1 DMA (Excluding DMA-050, 060, 070, 080 or 065) DMS-002 = If you need 2 or more DMA’s (Excluding DMA-050, 060, 070, 080 or 065) DMA-050 = If you need DMA-050 DMA-060 = If you need DMA-060 DMA-065 = If you need DMA-060 through DMA-080 Register for the maximum number of credits in each semester until you have successfully completed all of the DMA courses that are required on your Program Evaluation. All scores are valid for 5 years. 11 GENERAL INFORMATION Retention and Graduation Rate Information Anyone wishing to obtain information about first-time students’ rate of persistence and/or graduation rates should contact the Office of the Director of Enrollment Management. Cape Fear Community College measures and reports reten-tion, graduation and transfer rates, along with seven other institutional performance standards, on an annual basis and in accordance with definitions and standards established by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. Establish-ment of these common performance measures of institutional effectiveness, along with definitions and standards for each, are the result of a mandate by the N.C. General Assembly to review past performance and define standards of performance to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and services in all of the 58 community colleges. Please refer to page “vi” of this catalog for CFCC’s performance report on these mea-sures. Historical data and additional details may be viewed at http://cfcc.edu/ie/. Developmental Studies To help insure student success, the college offers developmental courses to students who need help in the basic skills: math-ematics, reading, and writing. These courses are required for those students who have been identified by Career and Testing as needing enhancement in these skills. Developmental courses count toward registered credits as it applies to financial aid, veterans benefits, and enrollment status. Developmental courses do not count attempted or earned hours, nor do they count in a student's academic GPA. All develop-mental courses are given grades of PA, PB, PC, or R (Repeat). CFCC will recognize developmental courses completed with an equivalent grade of “C” or above at other North Carolina accredited institutions. Counselors will mail students a transfer credit slip following an evaluation of the coursework. The trans-fer evaluation will be used for class placement by the advisor. Below is a selected list of transferable courses for students who are deficient in reading (a CPT score less than 80). Some courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed within parentheses), and students must comply with them. Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they (students) comply with the prerequisites and the corequisites. List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Not Proficient in Reading (CPT scores in Reading less than 80) Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 ART 121 Two Dimensional Design 3 ART 122 (Prerequisite: ART 121) Three Dimensional Design 3 ART 131 Drawing I 3 ART 132 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Drawing II 3 ART 171 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Computer Art I 3 ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I 1 ART 214 Portfolio and Resume 1 ART 231 Printmaking I 3 ART 232 (Prerequisite: ART 231) Printmaking II 3 ART 240 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Painting I 3 ART 241 (Prerequisite: ART 240) Painting II 3 ART 245 Metals I 3 ART 246 (Prerequisite: ART 245) Metals II 3 ART 247 Jewelry I 3 ART 248 (Prerequisite: ART 247) Jewelry II 3 ART 250 Surface Design: Textiles 3 ART 251 Weaving I 3 ART 252 (Prerequisite: ART 251) Weaving II 3 ART 261 Photography I 3 ART 262 (Prerequisite: ART 261) Photography II 3 ART 264 Digital Photography I 3 ART 265 (Prerequisite: ART 264) Digital Photography II 3 ART 266 Videography I 3 ART 267 (Prerequisite: ART 266) Videography II 3 ART 271 (Prerequisite: ART 171) Computer Art II 3 ART 281 Sculpture I 3 ART 282 (Prerequisite: ART 281) Sculpture II 3 12 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART 283 Ceramics I 3 ART 284 (Prerequisite: ART 283) Ceramics II 3 ART 285 (Prerequisites: ART 284) Ceramics III 3 ART 286 (Prerequisites: ART 285) Ceramics IV 3 COM 111 Voice and Diction I 3 COM 160 Small Group Communication 3 COM 251 Debate I 3 COM 252 (Prerequisite: COM 251) Debate II 3 CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3 DRA 120 Voice for Performance 3 DRA 126 Storytelling 3 DRA 128 Children’s Theatre 3 DRA 130 Acting I 3 DRA 131 (Prerequisite: DRA 130) Acting II 3 DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I 3 DRA 136 (Prerequisite: DRA 135) Acting for the Camera II 3 DRA 140 Stagecraft I 3 DRA 141 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Stagecraft II 3 DRA 142 Costuming 3 DRA 145 Stage Make-up 2 DRA 147 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Sound Technology 3 DRA 170 Play Production I 3 DRA 171 (Prerequisite: DRA 170) Play Production II 3 DRA 175 Teleplay Production I 3 DRA 176 (Prerequisite: DRA 175) Teleplay Production II 3 DRA 230 (Prerequisite: DRA 131) Acting III 3 DRA 231 (Prerequisite: DRA 230) Acting IV 3 DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre 3 DRA 260 (Prerequisite: DRA 130; Corequisite: DRA 140) Directing 3 DRA 270 (Prerequisite: DRA 171) Play Production III 3 DRA 271 (Prerequisite: DRA 270) Play Production IV 3 DRA 275 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production III 3 DRA 276 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production IV 3 HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3 HUM 121 The Nature of America 3 HUM 122 Southern Culture 3 HUM 140 History of Architecture 3 HUM 150 American Women’s Studies 3 HUM 170 The Holocaust 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 MAT 143 (Prerequisite: DMA 010, DMA 020, Quantitative Literacy 3 DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098) MAT 152 (Prerequisite: DMA 010, DMA 020, Statistical Methods I 4 DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098) MAT 171 (Prerequisite: MAT 121 or [DMA 010, Precalculus Algebra 4 DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080]) MAT 172 (Prerequisite: MAT 171) Precalculus Trigonometry 3 MAT 263 (Prerequisite: MAT 171) Brief Calculus 3 MAT 271 (Prerequisite: MAT 172) Calculus I 4 MAT 272 (Prerequisite: MAT 271) Calculus II 4 MAT 273 (Prerequisite: MAT 272) Calculus II 4 MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 3 MUS 112 Intro to Jazz 3 MUS 113 American Music 3 13 GENERAL INFORMATION MUS 114 Non-Western Music 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I 4 MUS 122 (Prerequisite: MUS 121) Music Theory II 4 MUS 123 (Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 121) Music Composition 1 MUS 131 Chorus I 1 MUS 132 (Prerequisite: MUS 131) Chorus II 1 MUS 135 Jazz Ensemble I 1 MUS 136 (Prerequisite: MUS 135) Jazz Ensemble II 1 MUS 137 Orchestra I 1 MUS 138 (Prerequisite: MUS 137) Orchestra II 1 MUS 141 Ensemble I 1 MUS 142 (Prerequisite: MUS 141) Ensemble II 1 MUS 151 Class Music I 1 MUS 152 (Prerequisite: MUS 151) Class Music II 1 MUS 161 Applied Music I 2 MUS 162 (Prerequisite: MUS 161) Applied Music II 2 MUS 175 Recording Techniques I 2 MUS 176 (Prerequisite: MUS 175) Recording Techniques 2 MUS 210 History of Rock Music 3 MUS 211 History of Country Music 3 MUS 212 American Musical Theatre 3 MUS 214 (Prerequisite: MUS 111) Electronic Music I 2 MUS 215 (Prerequisite: MUS 214) Electronic Music II 2 MUS 221 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music Theory III 4 MUS 222 (Prerequisite: MUS 221) Music Theory IV 4 MUS 231 (Prerequisite: MUS 132) Chorus III 1 MUS 232 (Prerequisite: MUS 231) Chorus IV 1 MUS 235 (Prerequisite: MUS 136) Jazz Ensemble III 1 MUS 236 (Prerequisite: MUS 235) Jazz Ensemble IV 1 MUS 237 (Prerequisite: MUS 138) Orchestra III 1 MUS 238 (Prerequisite: MUS 237) Orchestra IV 1 MUS 241 (Prerequisite: MUS 142) Ensemble III 1 MUS 242 (Prerequisite: MUS 241) Ensemble IV 1 MUS 251 (Prerequisite: MUS 152) Class Music III 1 MUS 252 (Prerequisite: MUS 251) Class Music IV 1 MUS 253 Big Band 1 MUS 261 (Prerequisite: MUS 162) Applied Music III 2 MUS 262 (Prerequisite: MUS 261) Applied Music IV 2 MUS 271 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music History I 3 MUS 272 (Prerequisite: MUS 271) Music History II 3 PED 113 Aerobics I 1 PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1 PED 122 Yoga I 1 PED 123 (Prerequisite: PED 122 or permission) Yoga II 1 PED 125 Self-Defense Beginning 1 PED 128 Golf-Beginning 1 PED 129 (Prerequisite: PED 128) Golf-Intermediate 1 PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1 PED 131 (Prerequisite: PED 130) Tennis-Intermediate 1 PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1 PED 145 Basketball-Beginning 1 PED 147 Soccer 1 PED 148 Softball 1 PED 149 Flag Football 1 PED 170 Backpacking 1 PED 210 Team Sports 1 SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3 14 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Learning Lab The Learning Lab provides free educational support and access to computers to promote student success and academic independence. Masters-level and Bachelors-level facilitators along with experienced student tutors cater to individual learning styles to help students develop self-reliance and build self-esteem. The Lab provides the following Free tutorial assistance: • in all CFCC curriculum courses (face-to-face as well as online), Adult Basic Skills, and GED/Adult High School readiness • for supplemental Instruction that assists students in tra-ditionally challenging courses through facilitated group sessions. These courses may include BIO, CHM, PHY, MSC, and other courses as needed Drop-in help is available for the following: • basic skills in reading, writing, and grammar • all math classes from the basics to advanced calculus • all science courses such as anatomy & physiology, biol-ogy, chemistry, physics • Spanish language courses • building stronger academic skills • guidance and materials to prepare for the PSB Test for Health Science careers • free access to over 100 computers for students to com-plete assignments and type papers • assistance developing computer skills applicable to schoolwork and students' future careers Additional services: • Academic skills workshops on Time Management/ Study Skills, Note and Test Taking Skills, Plagiarism, and Resume and Cover Letter Writing Learning Lab - Wilmington Campus Computer Lab - Room L-218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Math Lab - Room L-219 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Writing Center - Room L-218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Science Lab - Room N-407 • Natural Sciences Building Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Hours are subject to change) For more information about the Wilmington Campus Learning Lab or for summer hours, please call (910) 362-7476. Learning Lab - North Campus Room NA-113I • McKeithan Center Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday-Closed (Hours are subject to change) For more information about the North Campus Learning Lab or for summer hours, please call (910) 362-7554. Health Services Cape Fear Community College does not maintain health facilities or medical services. The responsibility for medical services rests with the student. In the case of illness or injury on campus, Emergency Medical Services may be called to assist individuals. First aid kits are available in labs and the Student Services office. If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus, the Student Services office should be contacted. Should illness or injury occur after 5:00 p.m., the Evening Coordinator should be contacted at 362-7100. Learning Resource Centers (LRC) The Learning Resource Centers include the libraries, TV studio, and Online Learning. The Wilmington Campus LRC is located on the second floor of the Health Sciences/LRC building. The North Campus LRC is located on the first floor of the McKeithan Center. Additional information about the LRC is available at our website: http://cfcc.edu/lrc/. Library The Wilmington and North Campus libraries provide resources, services, and instruction that directly contribute to student success. The libraries have approximately 54,000 books, 500 current print periodical subscriptions, and over 16,000 audiovisual items. A wide range of more than 100+ electronic resources, including NC LIVE, is accessible online through the libraries. These e-resources contain thousands of full-text articles from more than 16,000 newspapers, journals, magazines, and encyclopedias and access to 30,000+ ebooks. Students may use the libraries’ 60 computers or their own computers to access these resources via the Internet. Students can also access the Surf CFCC wireless network from the libraries. A current CFCC ID is required to check out library materials. For individual reference or research assistance or to schedule an instruction session or tour for a class, contact the Reference Desk at (910) 362-7034 or via email: lrcref@ cfcc.edu. Library staff and resources will assist you with reference questions, help you meet your course objectives, supplement classroom assignments, and enable you to pursue topics of interest. 15 GENERAL INFORMATION TV Studio The TV studio provides students with a laboratory setting for learning the tools and tasks needed to produce television content. The studio also produces programming for broadcast on The Learning Network and creates promotional videos highlighting CFCC students and programs. Online Learning Online Learning is dedicated to the evaluation, design, and implementation of high quality online education. Online Learning staff provide resources and services to assist stu-dents and faculty to be successful in online learning. Continuing Education Services The Continuing Education Division promotes the concept of lifelong learning by providing meaningful educational experiences that will help adults meet occupational and professional goals and fulfill social and personal needs. Non-credit classes and seminars offered will allow adults to achieve their full potential in our ever-changing world of knowledge and skills by preparing for employment to upgrade their skills or learn a new skill. Human Resources Development Program The Human Resources Development (HRD) program is designed for unemployed or underemployed individuals who wish to become more marketable by upgrading their employability skills. Classes are year round and are free for those who qualify. See Corporate and Continuing Education Division for further details. Basic Skills Division The Basic Skills Division offers literacy classes for adults 16 years of age or older, who wish to begin, continue, or expand their educational skills: All classes are free and are offered at convenient times and locations. Anyone under 18 years of age must have school and parental release forms. See Extended Services-Continuing Education Division for further details. Registration Information Registration is the term used for enrolling in classes. Advisors and counselors provide information which will assist students in choosing required classes, completing the registration form, securing a space in class and paying tuition fees. Semester System The academic year is divided into two semesters and summer sessions. The Fall and Spring semesters offers sixteen (16) weeks of instruction and two eight (8) week mini sessions. The Summer terms are provided either in a ten (10) week session or two five (5) week sessions. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific scheduling information. Semester Hour Credit Each course listed in the catalog and class schedule is followed by a notation on the number of semester hours it earns. Normally, the number of semester hours earned is based on the number of class, laboratory or shop hours spent under the supervision of the course instructor per week for the semester. Usually one semester hour credit is given for each lecture hour of class per week, for each two hours of laboratory work per week, or for each three hours of shop or manipulative laboratory per week. (A class hour is usually defined as 50 minutes of instruction.) Exceptions may be made in cases where specific classification is not feasible. Course Load Students enrolled in the Fall and Spring semesters for 12 or more credit hours are designated as full-time students. Students taking 11 or fewer credits during a semester are considered part-time. Students enrolled in the Summer Session for 9 credit hours or more are designated as full-time students for insurance purposes. Students receiving Financial Aid benefits must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours each semester to receive full benefits. Veteran’s benefits for the Summer-full time is seven hours (7) hours for the 10 week session or four (4) hours each five week session. Students who are placed on academic probation or suspension may be required to take a reduced course load. Maximum course loads for which students may enroll are as follows: • Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) - Eighteen (18) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. • Summer Term - Thirteen (13) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. Any exception must be approved by the Vice President for Student Services. Procedures for Registering for Classes (General Registration) Step 1. Advisement & Scheduling - Faculty advise students concerning course schedule and sign registration cards. Step 2. Schedule Input - Student searches and registers for classes using WebAdvisor. 16 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Students who withdraw from a developmental course(s) within the 80 percent date of the semester will receive a grade of “W.” Students will not be allowed to withdraw from a course(s) after the 80 percent date of the semester. After the 80 percent date, final grades will be assigned based on the grade earned. Grades in developmental classes are not computed in the grade-point average. While students are expected to initiate all withdrawals, in-structors will withdraw a student and assign a grade of “W” when the student has exceeded the allowable absences for that course through the 80 percent date of the semester. Instructors may not initiate withdrawals for other reasons. Notes: • Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the withdrawal deadlines for each semester. • Financial Aid students who stop attending class and receive a grade of “W” may be required to repay a percentage of their Federal Aid back to the Department of Education. Go to http://cfcc. edu/finaid/ for more information about financial rules and policies. Step 3. Schedule and Tuition: Student prints schedule grid and tuition bill using WebAdvisor. Step 4. Payment of Tuition Fees - WebAdvisor or Business Office - All students pay tuition and fees. Note: Students receiving Financial Aid, Veterans benefits or financial sponsorship must complete steps 1-4. WebAdvisor (Online Registration at Cape Fear) WebAdvisor is online registration for currently enrolled students to select and early register for classes for the following semester. Currently enrolled students are assigned registration priorities based on their major and number of completed credit hours. Registration information is emailed to students’ CFCC email account. Auditing Courses Students who wish to audit courses must register for the audit by following the regular registration procedures and indicating in writing on an audit form which course(s) they are auditing. Auditing students must meet all course pre-requisites. The audit form must be signed by the instructor and turned into the Registrar’s office during the first week of the semester. Auditing students receive no credit and are not required to participate in class discussion or take tests. Fees for audit courses are the same as those taken for credit. Changes from audit to credit or credit to audit may only be done during registration and Final Schedule Adjustment Day. Students should be aware that Financial Aid and Veteran benefits do not pay for audit courses. Audit courses do not transfer. Withdrawal Visit http://cfcc.edu/registration/ to obtain official withdrawal procedures.Online Learning students may go to http://cfcc.edu/ online/ for more information. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as “no show” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.” No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. Curriculum Courses Students who officially withdraw from a course(s) within the first 60 percent of class hours will receive a grade of “W.” Students who have not withdrawn from class by the 60 percent point will receive whatever grade they have earned as computed by the instructor at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing will receive a grade of “F,” which is computed as a failing grade. Students who wish to withdraw after 60 percent of class hours must obtain permission in writing from their instructor and Department Chair. Permission will be granted for extenuating circumstances only. Documentation is required. No withdraw-als may be requested during the last week of the semester. Developmental Courses (Courses with numbers less than 100 “, like the following,” DRE 096, DRE 097, DRE 098, DMS 001, DMS 002.) 17 GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Information Student Advisement Cape Fear Community College views student advisement as an important, on-going process. Each degree/certificate seeking student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists the student in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill his/her educational requirements. Non-degree students are assigned a counselor as their advisor who assist in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor each semester/session for assistance in scheduling classes and completing the registration form. Advisors’ office hours are posted on their office doors. Students must accept the responsibility of familiarizing themselves with specific course, prerequisite, corequisite, and program requirements. While advising is an on-going process, specific times are designated prior to each registration period for advising. Grading and Grade Point Averages Grading is done by the traditional method of “A” through “D” along with negative categories such as “F” (Failure), and “WF” (Withdraw Failing). Grades are assigned a numerical value when determining a students Grade Point Average (GPA). Grading System Quality Points Grade Significance Per Semester Hour A Superior 4 B Good 3 C Average 2 D Poor 1 F Failure 0 I Incomplete 0 W Official Withdrawal 0 AU Audit 0 WP Withdraw Passing 0 WF Withdraw Failing 0 CR Credit by Proficiency Exam 0 CT Credit by Transfer 0 NS No Show 0 PA Passing (remedial courses only) 0 PB Passing (remedial courses only) 0 PC Passing (remedial courses only) 0 R Repeat (remedial courses only) 0 Grading Scale The College grading scale is: A = 92 - 100 B = 84 - 91 C = 76 - 83 D = 68 - 75 F = 0 - 67 Translating Course Grades into GPA By taking the number of semester hours assigned to a course and multiplying them by the value of the grade, you deter-mine the grade points for each course attempted. Example: If you take five courses that are assigned a total of 18 se-mester hours, you may determine your GPA in the following manner: Semester Times Hours Grade Equals Course Grade Attempted Value Quality Points 1 B 2 X 3 = 6 2 A 6 X 4 = 24 3 C 4 X 2 = 8 4 B 3 X 3 = 9 5 F 3 X 0 = 0 6 WP 0 X 0 = 0 TOTALS 18 47 Divide the total number of hours attempted into the total quality points and that will give you your GPA; in this case 2.61 is the GPA Attendance Policy College instruction is designed for students to learn by way of class attendance, and regular attendance is a key to academic success. Attendance is based on class meetings and calculated from the first class meeting, not based on when the student enrolls in the class. Students are expected to punctually attend all class sessions in the courses for which they are registered. Late arrivals and/or early departures may count toward total absences in classes. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as a “No Show.” No tuition or fee adjustments will be made. For ex-ample: A student enrolls in a three credit hour class totaling three meeting hours per week. The class meets 16 weeks for a total of 48 hours during the semester. Ten percent of this class would be 4.8 hours rounded to 5. Therefore, the fifth class meeting would be the 10 percent point of the class. Within their respective departmental guidelines, instructors are responsible for stating their own course attendance and tardiness requirements on course syllabi distributed at the beginning of the academic term. It is the student’s responsibility to know and understand the attendance requirements for each instructor and to understand how attendance in class might affect his or her final grade. Regardless of how attendance is used in grading, faculty are required to keep a timely record of attendance for each student through the end of the semester using a college approved record keeping software. Attendance in online (Internet and Hybrid) courses is measured not only by completion of an initial enrollment verification assignment (within the first 10% of the semester) but also by completion of the required coursework and/or online partici-pation, as defined by the instructor on the course syllabus. In 18 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hybrid courses, students MUST meet on the required meeting dates specified by the instructor (first class meeting, lab, etc.). See www.cfcc.edu for course information. Special note to Marine Technology students: Students in the Marine Technology curriculum are at times involved in cruises on the ship that might take place during a holiday or semester break during which time students are normally off. When such occurs, students must participate in the cruise. Effective fall 2010, students will be allowed two days of excused absence each academic year for religious observances required by the faith of the student. These excused absences will be included in the twenty (20%) percent of allowable clock hour absences. Students are required to provide written notice of the request for an excused absence by completing the Religious Observance Absence form available in Student Services. The completed form must be submitted to the Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee a minimum of ten (10) school days prior to the religious observance. The Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee will notify the instructor within three (3) school days of receiving the request. Students will be given the opportunity to make up any tests or other work missed due to the excused absence and should work with their instructors in advance of the excused absence to delineate how to make up the missed coursework (N.C.G.S. 115D-5). Student Veteran Attendance Policy CFCC recognizes the unique situations student veterans sometimes face which can affect their attendance. If a stu-dent veteran receives orders for unexpected short-term de-ployment or training, or for medical appointments, he/she may receive absences totaling 30 percent of the total clock hours of a class. The 30 percent includes a combination of the 20 percent allowed by the college policy (unexcused ab-sences) plus an extra 10 percent (excused absences). In most cases, absences in excess of 30 percent would result in the student receiving a grade of “W” for the course. A student seeking an excused absence should first present or-ders/ documentation to the CFCC Veteran Affairs Coordina-tor, to be shared with the respective Department Chair and the student’s instructor. The college acknowledges that some classes, such as biology and clinicals in allied health programs, have unique content; it may not be possible for a student to receive an extension on the assignments in these courses. We also recognize that there will be unique cases that will require the exercise of sound judgment. Instructors are en-couraged to discuss these cases with their Department Chair and the Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Our collective goal is to assist student veterans in completing their course of study Student veterans that are currently serving in the Guard/Re-serve must adhere to the College's No Show Policy by at-tending all of their classes before the deployment or training begins. Veterans unable to the attend the beginning of the semester should register for the second mini classes when available. (Example, if you have a Military School/AT that begins before the start of the semester, you will need to delay your registration until the next applicable date.) College Closings or Delays In the event of inclement weather, Cape Fear Community College may close or delay classes depending on the weather forecast and local conditions. All official college closings and delays will be posted on the college web site at www.cfcc.edu, myCFCC online portal, the CFCC Emergency Information Hotline (877) 799-2322, and through the local news media. Students who subscribe to the text messaging alert system through CFCC online portal will be notified of closings and delays through text messages. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these resources as soon as possible. Inclement Weather While the College makes every effort to provide a safe environment on campus, the College does not take responsibility for student safety while traveling to and from campus. During periods of inclement or hazardous weather, students must use their best judgment when deciding to come to class. College officials do not expect students to take extreme risks to their personal safety to attend class. However, if a student chooses not to come to class due to inclement weather when the college is open, the student will be counted as absent in accordance with the course syllabus (see the Attendance Policy on page 17). On-Campus Groups and Individuals On-campus groups and individuals may reserve designated outdoor space for use in support of their activities. Arrangements for the use of outdoor space shall comply with College procedures and CFCC Club and Organizations procedures. Off-Campus Groups and Individuals General Provisions Individual and/or groups will be granted access to designated areas when notice has been provided consistent with the CFCC Space Request Form. Access for the requested event will not be granted if the event conflicts with a previously scheduled event or if the designated area is temporarily inaccessible or unsafe due to construction, act of God, or similar cause. Access is granted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Gross, multiple, or continued violation of this solicitation procedure will result in the soliciting party’s loss or suspension of future solicitation privileges on property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College. Notice Requirement The requesting individual, organization, agency or group must complete the CFCC Space Request Form and obtain the approval of the Vice President for Student Services at least ten (10) business days in advance of the event. 19 GENERAL INFORMATION Approved individual/groups must check in with the Vice President for Student Services and/or designee upon arriving on the campus on the day of the event. Information Requirement When completing the Space Request Form, all individuals or groups must provide the names of the persons who intend to speak on campus, the anticipated size of the group that will visit campus, and the name, address and phone number of a responsible contact person who will be present on campus during the event. Disclosure of this information is required in order to allow proper planning and will not be grounds for denying or abridging the right to engage in expressive activities in the designated area. Designated Areas The following areas are designated for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals: Wilmington Campus: The grassy area in front of the Burnett (W) Building on Water Street. North Campus: The covered brick patio between the Eric B. McKeithan Center and the soccer field. Scheduling Limitations At the beginning of the academic year, the Vice President for Student Services shall establish a schedule of one day per week for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals. These areas will be made available to any off-campus group or individual for up to four hours per day between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In order to promote opportunities for diverse speakers, an individual and/or group may not reserve or submit an application more than twice per academic year. Noise Restrictions Sound amplification is not permitted. Noise levels that cause, or are likely to cause, a disruption to the learning environment or the normal administration or operation of the College are prohibited. Grounds for Denial of Access or Removal from CFCC Property • Failing to comply with the procedures set forth. • Communicating “fighting words” as defined in case law. • Advocating illegal conduct that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. • Touching, striking, or impeding the progress of pedestrians, except for incidental or accidental contact, or contact initiated by a pedestrian. • Photographing, audio recording, or videotaping any faculty, staff or student without first obtaining written permission from the person to be photographed, audio recorded or videotaped. • Engaging in disruptive or disorderly conduct that is reasonably likely to cause a material disruption to the learning environment or the normal administration or operation of the College. • Damaging, destroying or stealing College or private property on campus. • Possessing or using firearms, explosives, or dangerous weapons or substances. • Obstructing the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Student Participation in CFCC Activities Student success at Cape Fear Community College is based upon academic excellence. Accordingly, students should attempt to attend all scheduled class and laboratory sessions. Participation in extra-curricular activities is also important to the total education and personal development of CFCC students. Occasionally, a student may be required to miss a class session in order to participate in college-sponsored activities such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, CFCC Ambassadors, Student Government Association, program conferences and competitions, and other activities approved by the Director of Athletics/Student Activities. College officials sponsoring such approved student activities are expected to provide advance notice to faculty of anticipated absences and the list of students who will be participating. In addition, participating students must also inform their instructors in advance of such anticipated absences and are expected to make advance arrangements for making up all missed assignments. In such cases, class time missed will not usually be counted as absences provided participating students are otherwise in good academic standing. If a faculty member believes that missing class due to a student activity is detrimental to the academic success of a specific student, the faculty member may request that the Vice President for Student Services (or his/her designee) review that student’s overall academic and attendance records to determine if the student’s absence warrants exemption from the College’s regular attendance policy. Students who disagree with the Vice President’s decision may appeal to CFCC’s Judicial Board according to the College’s Grievance Procedure. Final Grades Final grades will be available through WebAdvisor to students after the end of each academic session. Course grades, along with semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA), will be displayed. Grade reports are no longer printed and mailed to students. Incomplete Grades An incomplete (I) will be given only when circumstances justify additional time to complete the course. Students must contact the instructor to request an Incomplete Grade. When an incomplete is granted, the course requirements must be completed within six weeks of the beginning date of the next academic session. Incompletes (I) not finalized within the appropriate time frame will convert to an “F”. Exceptions may be made by the Vice President for Student Services. 20 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Credit by Proficiency For selected courses, students may request credit by proficiency examination for previous experience or training. The student must be currently enrolled at CFCC and must not have enrolled in the course prior to taking the proficiency exam. The student must make written application to the Registrar and the department chair. Students may challenge a course only once. Students successfully passing a proficiency exam will receive credit for the course as a “CR” (credit for record). Credit by Proficiency does not usually transfer. CLEP and AP exams (see below) may be used in lieu of proficiency exams. CLEP-College Level Examination Program The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis of CLEP examination results. The following guide describes the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through the CLEP. Credit may be awarded for other CLEP tests not listed. Students should submit official CLEP scores and meet with a counselor in Student Services prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. CFCC Credit Min. Examination Course Hours Score Accounting ACC 120 4 50 Biology BIO 110 4 50 Chemistry CHM 151 4 50 Information Systems & Computer Applications CIS 110 3 50 Prin. Of Public Speaking COM 231 3 50 Prin. Of Microeconomics ECO 251 3 50 Prin. Of Macroeconomics ECO 252 3 50 College Composition ENG 111 & 112 6 50 College Comp Modular ENG 111 3 50 Analyzing & Interp. Lit. ENG 131 3 50 English Literature ENG 241 & 242 6 50 American Literature ENG 231 & 232 6 50 Western Civ. I HIS 121 3 50 Western Civ. II HIS 122 3 50 History of U.S. I HIS 131 3 50 History of U.S. II HIS 132 3 50 Humanities HUM 211 & 212 6 50 College Algebra MAT 171 4 50 Calculus MAT 271 4 50 Precalculus MAT 171 & 172 8 50 Prin. of Marketing MKT 120 3 50 American Government POL 120 3 50 Intro. Psychology PSY 150 3 50 Human Growth and Development PSY 241 3 50 Educational Psy. PSY 263 3 50 Introductory Sociology SOC 210 3 50 French FRE 111&112 6 50 FRE 211&212 *12 59 German GER 111&112 6 50 GER 211&212 *12 60 Spanish SPA 111&112 6 50 SPA 211&212 *12 63 *Students achieving the cutoff score for 211 are also given credit for 111 through 212. AP® – Advanced Placement CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis of AP® examination results. The following guide describes the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through AP®. Credit may be awarded for other AP tests not listed. Students should submit official AP® scores prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. CFCC Credit Examination Score Course Hours Art History 3 ART 114 3 Art 2D Design 3 ART 121 3 Art 3D Design 3 ART 122 3 Biology 3 BIO 111 & 112 6 Chemistry 3 CHM 151 & 152 8 Computer Science A 3 CIS 115 3 Microeconomics 3 ECO 251 3 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 252 3 English Lang & Comp 3 ENG 111 & 112 6 Eng Lit & Comp 3 ENG 111 & 113 6 Environmental Science 3 ENV 110 3 French Language 3 FRE 111 & 112 6 French Language 4 FRE 111 & 112 FRE 211 & 212 12 German Language 3 GER 111 & 112 6 German Language 4 GER 111 & 112 GER 211 & 212 12 Human Geography 3 GEO 112 3 World History 3 HIS 115 3 European History 3 HIS 121 & 122 6 US History 3 HIS 131 & 132 6 Latin 3 LAT 111 & 112 6 Statistics 3 MAT 152 4 Calculus AB 3 MAT 271 4 Calculus BC 3 MAT 271 & 272 6 Music Theory 3 MUS 121 4 Physics C - Mechanics 3 PHY 131 4 Physics C - Elec/Mag 3 PHY 132 4 Physics B 3 PHY 151 & 152 6 US Gov/Politics 3 POL 120 3 Comp.Gov/Politics 3 POL 210 3 Psychology 3 PSY 150 3 Spanish Language 3 SPA 111 & 112 6 Spanish Language 4 SPA 111 & 112 SPA 211 & 212 12 21 GENERAL INFORMATION DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Students may receive credit by examination for achieving ac-ceptable scores on the DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests). Students should submit official DSST scores prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. Educational Partnerships Cape Fear Community College and its partners work together to provide a variety of academic, cultural, and work-based experiences designed to enhance the educational experience of students and improve the quality of life for local residents. Partnerships with Business and Industry Work Based Learning CFCC partners with local business and industry to offer students on-the-job training opportunities through Work Based Learning. Participating students may earn college credit using approved work experience(s) specifically related to thei |
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