General catalog of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

              Caldwell Community College
and Technical Institute
www.cccti.edu
Caldwell Campus
Located on Highway 321 South
Please send mail to
2855 Hickory Boulevard • Hudson, North Carolina 28638
(828)726-2200, (828)328-8697 • (828)264-7670 • Fax: (828)726-2216
Watauga Campus
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3318 • Boone, North Carolina 28607
Location: 294 Community College Drive • Boone, North Carolina
(828)297-3811 • Fax: (828)297-4174
Watauga Basic Skills Center
Located at 2885 US Hwy 421 North • Boone, North Carolina
(828)297-5253
Watauga Student Support Center
2887 US Hwy 421 North • Boone, North Carolina
(828)297-2185
Watauga Continuing Education Center
Located at 139 Health Center Drive • Boone, North Carolina
(828)263-5370 • Fax: (828)265-5064
Volume XXX • Effective August 1, 2002
This catalog is intended for informational purposes only. Changes in requirements, rules,
fees, procedures, courses, and informational statements may occur after the publication of
this catalog. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but the college reserves the
right to revise any part or section as may be required.
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar ..................................................................................4
General Information ................................................................................7
Admissions ............................................................................................12
Academic Standards ..............................................................................17
Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................26
Veterans’ Programs ................................................................................29
Financial Aid..........................................................................................29
Support Services for Students ................................................................44
Student Activities and Organizations......................................................53
Performance Measures and Standards....................................................55
Programs of Study..................................................................................58
Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs..........................................58
Diploma and Certificate Programs......................................................59
Associate in Arts/Science Degree Programs ......................................151
Distance Learning ................................................................................159
Course Descriptions ............................................................................163
Corporate and Continuing Education ........................................................299
Basic Skills............................................................................................313
Personnel..............................................................................................317
Index....................................................................................................333
2002-2004 Academic Calendar
F all Semester
Thursday, August 8.........................................Orientation/Registration for New Evening Students
Monday, August 12..............................................................................................Employee Kick-off Day
Tuesday,August 13.................................................................................Registration Watauga Campus
August 14-16......................................................................New Day Student Orientation (Caldwell)
Thursday, August 15..............................................................................Registration Caldwell Campus
Saturday, August 17..................................................................................Fall Weekend College Begins
Monday, August 19................................................................................................................Classes Begin
August 19,20..................................Schedule Change Period (Currently Enrolled Students Only)
Monday, September 2.................................................................................................Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3......................................................................................................Classes Resume
Thursday, October 10...........................................................Faculty/Staff Professional Development
October 10-11.............................................................................................................Student Fall Break
Saturday, October 12.........................................................Student Fall Break for Weekend College
Wednesday, October 30......................................................Last Day for Students to Drop Classes
November 4-7..................................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Spring Semester (Caldwell)
November 11-12..............................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Spring Semester (Watauga)
Wednesday, November 27........................................Thanksgiving Holidays Begin After Last Class
November 28, 29.........................................................Institution Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
Saturday, November 30.................................................Thanksgiving Holiday for Weekend College
Monday, December 2......................................................................................................Classes Resume
December 11-13........................................................................................Exams,End of Fall Semester
Saturday, December 14..............................................................................Fall Weekend College Ends
December 23, 24,25,26,27..................................................Employee Holidays/Institution Closed
December 30,31.........................................................Institution Closed/Utilize Annual Leave Days
Spring Semester
Wednesday, January 1......................................................Institution Closed for NewYear's Holiday
Monday, January 6..................................................................................Registration Caldwell Campus
Tuesday, January 7..................................................................................Registration Watauga Campus
Thursday, January 9..............................................................................................................Classes Begin
January 9,10....................................Schedule Change Period (Currently Enrolled Students Only)
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Saturday, January 11............................................................................Spring Weekend College Begins
Monday, January 20................................................................................Martin Luther King,Jr. Holiday
March 10-14.............................................................................................................Student Spring Break
Saturday, March 15.........................................................Student Spring Break for Weekend College
Thursday, March 27...............................................................Last Day for Students to Drop Classes
April 1-3.............................................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Summer Semester (Caldwell)
April 8, 9.............................................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Summer Semester (Watauga)
Saturday, April 19.....................................................................Student Holiday for Weekend College
Monday, April 21.........................................................................Employee Holiday/Institution Closed
Tuesday,April 22..................................................................................................Student Easter Holiday
Wednesday, April 23.................................................................................Curriculum Classes Resume
Thursday, May 1......................................................................Faculty/Staff Professional Development
Saturday, May 10.....................................................................................Spring Weekend College Ends
May 8,9,12............................................................................................Exams, End of Spring Semester
Summer Session (10 weeks)
Thursday, May 15....................................................................................Registration Watauga Campus
Monday, May 19......................................................................................Registration Caldwell Campus
Wednesday, May 21..............................................................................................................Classes Begin
May 21, 22 .......................................Schedule Change Period (Currently Enrolled Students Only)
Thursday, May 29............................................GED/Adult High School Graduation (Civic Center)
Friday, May 30.........................................................................Curriculum Graduation (Civic Center)
Thursday, July 3...............................................................................Student Holiday for Fourth of July
Friday, July 4..................................................................Institution Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
Wednesday, July 9.....................................................Last Day to Drop Classes for Regular Session
July 14-17 ...........................................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Fall Semester (Caldwell)
July 22-24...........................................................................................................Advisement/Registration
for Current Students for Fall Semester (Watauga)
July 31..................................................................................................Exams,End of Summer Semester
Note: 2003-04 Academic Calendar will be available spring 2003. Log onto www.cccti.edu.
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Area Building
Admissions/Registrar ............F
ABE/GED/Pre-Job ................G
Bookstore (downstairs)..........E
Business Office......................A
Career Center ........................J
Career Services ......................F
Computer Services/Lab..........F
Counseling ............................F
Faculty Offices (2nd floor) ....E
Area Building
Financial Aid ........................F
HSD/GED Tests ....................F
Industrial................................ J
Industrial Labs ..........J, B & G
LRC/Library ..........................E
Learning Center ....................F
Lounge (downstairs)..............E
Maintenance ........................M
Planetarium ..........................D
Area Building
Rooms E 215-218
(gym entrance, up) ............E
Storage ..................................S
Student Services ....................F
S.G.A. Office ........................E
Testing ..................................F
Theatre ..................................B
Truck Driving
Classroom..........................T
Caldwell Campus Map
Caldwell and Watauga
Facilities Map
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General Information
History of the College
The 1963 North Carolina General Assembly passed the Community College Act
creating a system of comprehensive community colleges, technical institutes, and
industrial education centers in the state under the State Board of Education. The 1979
General Assembly rewrote the Community College Act and authorized a new board
for community colleges, effective January 1, 1981.
The establishment of Caldwell Technical Institute was tentatively approved by the
State Board of Education in January, 1964. The people of Caldwell County approved
the college on March 28, 1964, through a bond vote of $600,000. The monies funded
purchase of a site, construction of facilities, and up to five cents tax authorization for
college operations. Final approval by the State Board of Education followed on April
2, 1964. The first president, Dr. H. Edwin Beam, was selected that fall and began
work in November, 1964.
Classes in health occupations began at a temporary site in 1965 with the first full
year of classes held in 1966-67. A permanent site was selected for the institute in
January, 1965, and an architect was selected the following month. New facilities were
occupied in September, 1967.
On July 1, 1970, Caldwell Technical Institute was authorized by the North
Carolina General Assembly through the State Board of Education to offer college
transfer courses. Subsequently, Caldwell Technical Institute changed its name to
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
A referendum seeking approval of the issuance of $800,000 in bonds by Caldwell
County was proposed and voted upon on December 7, 1971. The local money was to
match a federal grant of $799,306 under the Appalachian Region Act. This referen-dum
was passed by more than a 2 to 1 majority.
In 1973, the institution received $500,000 in state construction funds from an
appropriation by the North Carolina General Assembly. These funds enabled the
trustees to increase the size of the college by about 77,000 square feet. The new build-ings
were occupied during the 1974-75 school year.
In 1979 the Caldwell County Commissioners authorized an expenditure of
$600,000 to match a proposed Appalachian Regional Grant of $400,000 to construct
additional facilities. These new facilities were occupied in August, 1982. The addition-al
19,000 square feet made a total of 154,000 square feet of building space at the
institution. In September, 1973, the Watauga Division of Caldwell Community
College and Technical Institute was established to provide limited credit and more
extensive non-credit offerings in various locations throughout the county to the citi-zens
of Watauga County. Appalachian State University permits the Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute Watauga students to use the university’s
library facilities.
Dr. H. Edwin Beam retired June 30, 1984, after 20 years of service. Dr. Eric B.
McKeithan was appointed July 1, 1984, to begin his term as second president.
The General Assembly appropriated $250,000 to the college during the short session
of 1984. These funds were combined with $129,000 in local appropriations, and a
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6200-square-foot addition was added to E-building to provide state-of-the-art facili-ties
for the nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and physical therapist assistant
training programs.
In the spring of 1987, the Watauga County Commissioners renovated a 6800-
square-foot former child care center and turned the facility over to the Watauga cam-pus
of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. With seven classrooms, a
kitchen, and space for a Small Business Center, a Career Center, a computer lab, and
offices, this facility, which was called the Watauga Business Center, provided the col-lege
with much-needed space for day-time programming, as well as additional space
for evening classes.
On June 6, 1986, the voters of Caldwell County approved a bond referendum of
$3.4 million for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to construct a
job training center ($1.9 million) and a civic center ($1.5 million in bonds to be
matched by $1.5 million in funds from other sources). In July of 1986, the General
Assembly appropriated $100,000 in capital funds to Caldwell Community College
and Technical Institute. Another $1.49 million was appropriated by the General
Assembly in August 1987.
In July of 1988, the North Carolina General Assembly designated $100,000 for
the design of the first permanent building on a Watauga County campus. In
November of 1988, the Watauga County Commissioners purchased a 39-acre site for
the Watauga campus of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. The
campus is located west of Boone on the 105-421 bypass.
The Job Training Center on the Caldwell campus was completed in April of 1989
and was named the E. M. Dudley Job Training Center by the Board of Trustees. In
June of 1989, the college purchased a former showroom of Fairfield Chair Company,
containing 23,250 square feet, and 13.3 acres of land on which the J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center was constructed. In August 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly
appropriated $100,000 in capital constructions funds for the college to use on the
civic center project. In July of 1991, the college purchased a lot adjoining the civic
center. The civic center opened in October of 1993.
In July of 1989, the college purchased 20.3 acres of property adjoining the main
Caldwell Campus for future development. A 1,600 square foot addition to the gym
was completed in October of 1991, and construction of a 12,000 square foot mainte-nance
building for the Caldwell campus was completed in August of 1992.
In November of 1993, a $250 million statewide community college bond referendum
was approved by North Carolina voters. Of $8,361,539 earmarked for Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute, $2,261,539 was reserved by trustees to
construct classrooms and laboratories for the Watauga campus, and $6.1 million was
set aside to construct classrooms, laboratories, and instructional support facilities on
the Caldwell campus.
After serving as the second president of Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute for ten years, Dr. Eric McKeithan resigned on July 9, 1994 to
become president of another community college in North Carolina. Dr. H. Edwin
Beam served as interim president until the selection of Dr. Kenneth A. Boham who
became the third president of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute on
July 1 , 1995.
Design of the college’s first permanent site in Watauga County was underway in
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fall 1995. Construction began in 1996, and the new 23,000 square foot facility was
completed two years later. Overlooking mile-high Grandfather Mountain, the new
CCC&TI Watauga campus opened its doors to the community in January 1998 with
expanded course offerings and consolidated services. Continuing Education, Student
Support and Basic Skills centers remain located at other sites throughout Watauga
County.
Caldwell County voters approved two important bond referenda in February
1997. A $1.59 million bond resulted in the establishment of a college-wide fiber optic
network, additional classrooms, renovations to existing classrooms and buildings,
updated instructional equipment, additional parking and a campus alarm system..
The Caldwell Campus facility known as F Building opened in August, 1998. The
building currently houses Student Services, Computer Services and health sciences
classrooms and laboratories.
In May 1999, CCC&TI acquired the gift of the 58-year old Broyhill Family
home. The 12-acre estate, originally deeded to the late Satie Broyhill, consists of 34
rooms encompassing approximately 8,000 square feet in addition to its extensive
grounds and an olympic size swimming pool.
In fall 1999, a new Career Center was established on college’s Caldwell campus. A
joint venture among the public school system, CCC&TI and local employers, the
Career Center benefits the county with focused and cooperative resources for skilled
trade and technical occupations. Participants include students from three area high
schools during the day while CCC&TI students utilize the facility for evening classes.
Currently the first in the state to offer this unique training concept, the Career Center
was funded by a separate $2.6 million referendum for the Caldwell County public
schools in 1997. The 25,000 square foot facility was dedicated in March, 2000.
CCC&TI was the recipient of two major grants in summer of 2000. The U.S.
Department of Education’s Title III Grant, totaling $1,734,110, will allow the college
to link to the NC Information Highway, allowing for the installation of three interac-tive
classrooms, an instructional production facility, support personnel and compre-hensive
technological training for faculty. NC’s House Bill 275 was also awarded to
CCC&TI in partnership with the Caldwell County Career Center and business/indus-try
partners. The grant will provide the means for development of a comprehensive
website for the Career Center. Linked to CCC&TI’s website, the new web page will
connect resources from across the state, providing interactivity among students,
instructors and advisors.
Caldwell and Watauga county voters approved the largest state bond referendum
in the history of the community college system in November of 2000. CCC&TI’s
portion, totaling $7,031,341, includes provisions for construction and renovation on
both campuses. Major projects include: Caldwell Campus – distance learning class-rooms,
site preparation for future instructional facility, auto body shop spray booth,
institutional climate control system, civic center renovations, additional parking and
relocation of the truck driver training range and miscellaneous repairs; Watauga
Campus – occupational training building, Continuing Education Center renovations,
physical education area, additional classroom space, site preparation for future facility
and additions to the existing instructional facility. The projects will be completed over
the next 6 years as bond monies are allocated.
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Location
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is located on 98.3 acres off
Highway 321 in Hudson, North Carolina, accessible to the population centers of
Lenoir (5 miles), Granite Falls (5 miles), and Hickory (10 miles). The college’s J. E.
Broyhill Civic Center is located on 14.4 acres on U. S. 321, 2.5 miles north of the
Caldwell campus. In Watauga County, the college has its main instructional facility off
Highway 105 on Community College Drive with a Student Support Center and Basic
Skills Center at Hwy. 421 West and 105 By-Pass. In addition, a Corporate and
Continuing Education Center is located on Bamboo Road in Boone.
Institutional Mission
(Approved by the Board of Trustees Sept. 20, 2001)
CCC&TI is a public, comprehensive post-secondary institution whose primary service
area is Caldwell and Watauga Counties. Operating under the legal framework of the
State of North Carolina and in partnership with the NC Community College System,
CCC&TI is an open-door institution which values the diversity of its constituencies
and offers equal opportunities.
The mission of CCC&TI is to
• Provide accessible, quality instruction.
• Support economic development through comprehensive resources to business,
industry, and agencies.
• Offer diverse services and opportunities which improve the quality of life.
CoreValues for Planning and Improvement
CCC&TI is committed to continuously improving both the quality of teaching and
learning for our students and to improving the effectiveness of our services. As an
educational community, we believe that all students, employees and supporting con-stituencies
must have an “expectation of excellence” and must join together to con-stantly
improve the environment in which they work and learn.
Accreditation
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools {1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 Telephone: (404)679-4501} to award associ-ate
degrees.
Diploma, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts and
Associate in Science programs have been approved by the North Carolina
Department of Community Colleges and the State Board of Community Colleges.
The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology {20 N. Wocker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-
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2901. Telephone Number (312) 704-5300.}
The nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing {PO Box
2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129. Telephone number (919) 782-3211} and is also
seeking accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission - 61 Broadway, 33rd floor, New York, New York 10006. Telephone
number (212) 363-5555 Ext. 153.
The medical sonography and cardiovascular sonography programs are accredited by
the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
{7108-C S. Alton Way, Suite 150; Englewood, Colorado 80112-2106}.
The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA) {4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda,
Maryland 20824-1220 Telephone: (301) 652-AOTA.}
The physical therapist assistant program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy
Association {1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Telephone
Number (703) 706-3245}.
The nuclear medicine program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on
Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) {#1 2nd
Avenue East, Suite C, Polson, Montana 59860-2320 Telephone: (406)883-0003}
E-mail: jrcnmt@ptinet.net.
The pharmacy technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-system
Pharmacists {7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
Telephone: (301) 657-3000.}
The ophthalmic medical assistant program has applied for initial approval by the
Committee on Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (CoA-OMP) -
2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota 55125-2995, telephone: (651) 731-
2944, fax: (651) 731-0410
The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is accredited by the North Carolina
Department of Justice, Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards
Commission.{P.O. Drawer 149, Raleigh, NC 27603. Telephone : (919) 716-6470.
Fax: (919) 716-6752.}
Student Success Rates
Prospective and current students who would like information concerning graduation
rates, students’ satisfaction with the college, and students’ goal attainment, may
request such information from Student Services.
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Admissions
General Admission Requirements
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a co-educational college open
to any individual meeting the admission requirements for the particular course or area
in which that individual wishes to enroll. These requirements vary with the areas of
study offered by the college. Students wishing to enroll in a curriculum program at
CCC&TI should contact the Student Services office for application forms, interview
appointments and dates for placement testing. All technical and college transfer pro-grams
require a high school graduation or the equivalent. Students enrolled in the
vocational programs must be 18 years of age or high school graduates.
Applicants to CCC&TI should:
• Secure application forms and make application for admission.
• Request that a transcript of past high school and college work be submitted
to the Student Services office.
• Complete the required placement tests for specific programs.
• Have an interview with a member of the Student Services office.
Students who are not entering programs need to submit only an application for the
admissions process unless they are registering for courses which have prerequisites. If
the courses have prerequisites, students must take the appropriate placement tests
and/or furnish official transcripts.
Health Sciences Program Policies
Additional departmental policies and procedures, including student retention and
readmission, are available in the various departments and will be provided for each
student following admission to the designated program. Clinical laboratory experi-ences
are provided through the utilization of area institutions, clinics, agencies, and
physicians’ offices. Each student is responsible for providing transportation to the
clinical site.
Students also provide their own uniforms consistent with the department uniform
guidelines. No student will be considered a nursing student, a cardiovascular sonogra-phy
student, a radiography student, a medical sonography student, an occupational
therapy assistant student, a nuclear medicine student, a physical therapist assistant
student, a pharmacy technology student, a speech language pathology assistant stu-dent,
a dental hygiene student, a computed tomography and magnetic technology stu-dent,
or a ophthalmic medical assisting student at CCC&TI until official notification
of admission is granted through the mail by the director of admissions. See specific
programs of study for any special admissions requirements.
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Student Status
New Students
An orientation course is available to all new students entering Caldwell Community
College. The course, ACA 111, College Student Success, assists the students in becom-ing
acquainted with programs, policies, facilities, and personnel on the campus and is
offered each semester. It is a required course for students in certain programs.
Transfer Students
A transfer student is a student entering Caldwell Community College and Te c h n i c a l
Institute who has earned credit at another institution and wishes to apply these cre d i t s
t o w a rd a CCC&TI degree or diploma. In addition to submitting all other application
materials, students desiring to transfer credits must have all official transcripts sent to
CCC&TI by the institutions which originally granted the credit. To be considered for
c redit, courses must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution and must show
a grade of “C” or better. Certain exceptions may be made. Notification of transfer cre d i t
granted will be mailed to the student prior to the end of the first semester of enro l l m e n t .
If applicable credit has been accepted from another institution, transfer students may be
exempt from some of the admission placement tests. A grade point average for gradua-tion,
honors, and continuing enrollment is computed only for courses taken at CCC&TI.
For information on advanced standing by placement, see Credit by Examination.
High School Students
High school students who want to take a course are encouraged to see their guidance
counselor. High school students may enroll in a course or courses if:
• they are 16 years of age or older.
• CCC&TI officials give permission.
• they meet the necessary prerequisites.
• their high school principal or designee gives permission.
An applicant not attending high school who is between the ages of sixteen and eight-een
years and who has special educational needs may be admitted to appropriate
courses or programs provided:
• The applicant has left the public schools no less than six calendar months
prior to the last day of regular registration of the semester.
• The application is supported by a notarized petition of the applicant’s parent,
legal guardian, or other person or agency having legal custody and control,
which petition certifies the place of residence and date of birth of the
applicant, the parental or other appropriate legal relationship of the petition-er
to the applicant, and the date on which the applicant left the public
schools. However, all or any part of the six-month waiting period may be
waived by the superintendent of public schools of the administrative unit in
which the applicant resides.
• Such admission will not pre-empt institution facilities and staff to such an
extent as to render the institution unable to admit all applicants who
graduated from high school or who are eighteen years of age or older.
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Intellectually Gifted and Mature Students Under 16 Years Old
The 2001 Session of The NC General Assembly enacted House Bill 1246 that amend-ed
Chapter 115D of the General Statutes by adding a new section 115D-1.1 to allow
a student under the age of 16 to enroll in a community college if the president of the
college or the president’s designee finds that the student is intellectually gifted and has
the maturity to justify admission to the college.
A. Student Eligibility:
(1) The student must be identified as intellectually gifted and having the maturity
to justify admission to the community college.
(2) The student must receive approval of the appropriate person designated in
paragraph D (4) below.
(3) The student must meet course pre requisites and placement testing re q u i re m e n t s .
(4) The student and parent must interview with the President’s designee to deter-mine
appropriateness of maturity level.
B. Course Eligibility:
Major and general education courses numbered 100 and above from the Common
Course Library are eligible for the enrollment of intellectually gifted and mature students.
C. Other Operating Procedures:
(1) Registrations of students under 16 years old are to be reported to the System
Office using the regular curriculum student reporting information system.
(2) When the student completes the course or withdraws therefrom, that fact
plus the grade received are to be reported to the System Office.
(3) Any student under the age of 15 shall be accompanied at all times when on
the campus of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute by a par-ent
or another adult consented to and designated by the parent in writing.
(4) Students enrolled under this section will pay appropriate tuition and fees.
D. Required Documentation:
(1) Aptitude test scores from a System Office approved list of tests taken within
three years before the date of admission that include composite or sub-test
scores documenting percentile ranges from 92% through 99%, and
(2) Achievement test scores from a Sysem Office approved list of tests taken
within three years before the date of admission that include composite or
sub-test scores documenting percentile ranges from 92% through 99%. and
(3) Any costs associated with aptitude and achievement testing are the responsi-bility
of the student.
(4) A completed approval form from one of the following:
a. The local board of education, or the board’s designee, for the public
school administrative unit in which the student is enrolled.
b. The administrator, or administrator’s designee, of the nonpublic school in
which the student is enrolled.
c. The person who provides the academic instruction in the home school in
which the student is enrolled.
d. The designee of the board of directors of the charter school in which the
student is enrolled.
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Special Students
Students who are taking one or more curriculum credit courses but who are not
enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program are called “special students.” For
admission, special students need only to complete the application available in Student
Services. Special students may register for any course, provided they meet prerequisite
requirements for the course(s). Special students will pay the same tuition and fees as
regular students. If a special student wishes to enter a program at a later date, he/she
must complete a “Student Information Change Form” in the Student Services depart-ment
and complete all admission requirements for that program. Special studies stu-dents
are not eligible for any form of financial aid through CCC&TI.
Provisional Students
A student applying too late to complete pre-entrance requirements may be permitted
to enter the college as a provisional student. Provisional students must complete all
requirements within the first semester of attendance.
Visiting Students
A student working toward a degree in another institution may take courses at
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute for transfer. The student must
complete the application form and should obtain written permission from the degree
institution stating that the courses at CCC&TI will be acceptable toward degree
requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to request IN WRITING that an
official transcript from CCC&TI be sent to the degree institution.
International Students
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is authorized by the U.S.
Department of Naturalization and Immigration to admit international students. This
permission was granted on July 12, 1966, with authorization number WAS 214-1562.
International students must meet the same admission requirements as all other stu-dents.
Included with the application should be a transcript from an authorized school
or university. If this document is not in English, it should be translated and certified
before being sent to CCC&TI. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
with a minimum acceptable score of 500, is required of all applicants as evidence of
adequate proficiency in English. The TOEFL scores must be no more than two years
old at the time of applying for admission.
Students with Disabilities
For the orthopedically impaired, entrance to and movement within buildings can be
accomplished with ease through use of ramps, elevators, and electronic door openers.
Reserved parking is available near the main ramp and in other designated handi-capped
parking spaces across campus. Other student conveniences, such as a chair-height
card catalog in the library, specially marked directions for the seeing-impaired
in the elevators, wheelchair desks in the classrooms, a telephone in the student lounge,
and several drinking fountains in the halls, are provided. Restrooms are available in
“E”, “G”, “B”, and “F” Buildings. For those with other impairments, the college
makes available special educational aids, such as tutors, interpreters, notetakers, and
tape recorders. Students who need special services must arrange for them through the
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Academic Support Center well in advance of the time such services are to begin and
appropriate documentation must be submitted. The college does not assume responsi-bility
for providing personal attendants or services of a personal nature.
Enrollment
In order to guarantee high program standards and student success, it is important that
the academic abilities of students be equal to program entrance requirements. The
“open door” policy allows all students the opportunity to further their education;
however, program entrance requirements must be met. The student advisement pro-gram
and placement testing assure that students will be enrolled in courses appropri-ate
to their academic abilities. Entrance requirements vary for individual courses and
programs. See program and course descriptions in the catalog for prerequisites and
entrance requirements.
Advisement
The faculty advisor program is a cooperative effort of the faculty and Student
Services. At the time of enrollment, each student is assigned an advisor who will assist
that student in planning programs and selecting courses. Student Services counselors
serve as advisors to students who are not enrolled in specific programs (special studies
students). All students should make appointments with their advisors at least once
each semester before early registration for the next semester.
Placement Testing
Math, English, and reading placement tests are required for entrance into college
transfer and technical programs. A reading placement test is required for entry into
vocational programs. To be admitted to the college transfer program, a student must
meet all placement requirements.
Students may be exempt from placement testing if:
1. Transfer credits in English and math are accepted.
2. Satisfactory S. A. T. or A. C. T. scores are received.
a. On S. A. T. tests taken prior to April 1, 1995, satisfactory scores are
500+ in math and 475+ in verbal. On tests taken on or after April 1,
1995, satisfactory scores are 550R+ in math and 550R+ in verbal
b. For the A. C. T., scores of 22 on both English and math are required.
3. Evidence is presented of a four-year college degree from a regionally accredit-ed
institution. (In certain cases, retesting may be appropriate.)
Refresher Courses
If deficiencies are found in any one area, a counselor will help students select an
appropriate refresher course in order to meet necessary program requirements and/or
course prerequisites. Refresher courses (developmental studies courses) will not count
toward graduation. College transfer and technical students who are deficient in read-ing
must take reading upon enrollment. Vocational students are encouraged to take
reading immediately but must take a reading course after completing 12 credit hours.
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Academic Standards
Grading System
Official grades are issued for each student at the end of each semester. A student who
lacks passing averages at mid-semester should schedule a conference with the instruc-tor
and/or faculty advisor. Students enrolled in curriculum program courses will be
graded by the grade system shown below and will be assigned a grade point equiva-lent
in quality points (QP) for each semester scheduled.
Number Grade Grade Point Equivalent
93-100 A - Excellent 4 QP each semester hour
85-92 B - Good 3 QP each semester hour
77-84 C - Average 2 QP each semester hour
70-76 D - Below Avg. 1 QP each semester hour
<70 F - Unsatis. 0 QP each semester hour
Grade Codes
AC Advanced Credit - No quality points given.
AP Advanced Placement - No quality points given.
I Indicates failure to complete certain course requirements because of
extenuating circumstances.
W Student withdrew from the course.
Y Audit - Indicates no grade or credit given.
P Pass - No quality points given; reflects competence of C level or better.
CR Credit by examination - No quality points given; reflects competence
of C level or better.
CS Continued study to meet course objectives.
NG No grade available.
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism
Academic dishonesty consists of taking or acquiring possession of any academic mate-rial
(test information, research papers, notes, etc.) from a member of the college staff
or student body without permission, receiving or giving help during tests, not giving
credit for others’ work, and plagiarism. Plagiarism is stealing and passing off as one’s
own the ideas and/or works of another. Plagiarism is a serious academic and legal
offense, and all institutions of higher learning deal severely with this form of cheating.
Any facts or ideas which are not common knowledge and which do not originate with
the student should be properly documented. Academic dishonesty/plagiarism will
result in failure of the course and other disciplinary actions.
Advanced Credit
As a result of articulation efforts between Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute and Caldwell County Schools, certain courses are approved for advanced
credit. Upon certification by the high school teacher, appropriate CCC&TI division
dean, and registrar, the grade of AC will be posted on the transcript. Credit hours will
be granted, but no quality points will be given.
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Advanced Placement
The college grants credit for the Advanced Placement Examinations conducted by the
College Entrance Examination Board. The grade of AP will be posted on the tran-script,
and credit hours will be granted, but no quality points will be given.
Grades of “I” (Incomplete)
An “I” grade in a course indicates the student is making satisfactory progress at the
end of the semester but, because of extenuating circumstances, is unable to complete
the course requirements. When an incomplete is given, a form outlining the work to
be completed must be signed by the instructor and the appropriate division dean. A
copy of the form will be submitted to the registrar’s office with the end-of-semester
grades. All work must be completed by the end of the following semester (by the end
of the following fall semester for an incomplete received during spring semester). At
that time, the incomplete must be changed to a letter grade by the instructor. Veterans
should check with the veterans’ coordinator in the Student Services department upon
receiving an “I” grade.
Grades of “CS” (Continued Studies)
A “CS” grade in a course indicates that the student must enroll in the course again in
order to receive credit. Students enrolled in developmental studies courses may receive
a grade of “CS” only two times in any one course. If the student registers and fails to
satisfactorily complete the course for a third time, he/she will receive a grade of “F.”
Withdrawing from Courses and/or School
Students who withdraw from a class or from college should first consult with their
academic advisors and then contact the registrar in the Student Services department.
A student may withdraw from a course and receive a grade of “W” up until sixty per-cent
of the class contact hours have elapsed. After that point, all drops will be initiat-ed
by the instructor who may assign a grade of “W” or “F” at the end of the semes-ter.
Veterans should check with the veterans’ coordinator in the Student Services
department for specific VA regulations concerning withdrawals and class repeats.
Financial aid recipients should be aware that withdrawals will affect their
“Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements” and may require a portion of
unearned aid to be repaid. In addition, financial aid recipients should seek advisement
from the Financial Aid Office before making any withdrawals.
Course Repeated for Credit
When a student repeats a course, the last grade is recorded as the final grade for the
course; and only the last hours attempted are counted in determining the student’s
grade point average. The previous grades are indicated by an “R” on the transcript.
Course Repetition
Students may repeat a course once. Exceptions to this policy include
• special handicapping condition
• change in technology
• student failure of course or to improve grade
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• for additional student improvement and learning upon written approval by
the appropriate division dean and executive vice-president
Veterans are advised that they cannot receive VA benefits for courses previously
passed.
Auditing
A student who audits a course pays the regular tuition and activity fees. The audit
must be indicated at registration. Students who audit do not take tests or examina-tions,
do not receive grades or credit, and cannot later change an audit to credit.
Students who enroll for credit may not change to audit. Audit students are not
required to meet attendance requirements. Instructors will drop only audit students
who never have attended.
Any student who wishes to audit a physical education course must have the approval
of the dean of health sciences.
Course Substitutions
Under special circumstances, a course substitution may be made in a program. Any
course substitution must have the written approval of the division dean of the pro g r a m
involved and the vice president of instruction. In the event a course has been deleted fro m
a particular program, a course substitution may be used to meet the re q u i re m e n t .
Credit by Examination (Advanced Placement/College Level Examination Program)
Students enrolled at CCC&TI who are qualified to accelerate their studies because of
their demonstrated abilities may receive credit by examination for some of the curricu-lum
courses. The student wishing to receive credit by examination must petition the
division dean under whom the course is offered. If the division dean deems the course
suitable for credit by examination, the student may receive permission to take the
examination developed by the division dean and appropriate instructors. The division
dean will decide the appropriate score demonstrating competence in the course and, in
all courses, the final score must equal a “C,” or better.
For those students in their last semester prior to fulfilling the qualifications for gradu-ation,
application for credit by examination must be made at least 20 calendar days
prior to the end of the semester. The test must be taken within the next 15 calendar
days. Appeals for exception may be made to the executive vice president. If the exami-nation
is passed, the student will earn credit hours toward graduation but no quality
points. Credit by examination (CR) will be indicated on the student’s transcript. If the
examination is not passed, no notation will be made on the transcript.
Students may not use credit by examination to repeat a course, nor may the student
repeat the examination. The credit by examination process is used for a student desir-ing
credit for prior learning. The student should contact the appropriate division dean
for information on the proficiency examination.
An entering student may receive semester credit hours based on Advanced Placement
Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). These examina-tions
are taken prior to the student’s high school graduation, and the scores must be
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sent to the admissions office for evaluation. By scoring 3 or higher on the appropriate
Advanced Placement Examination, students will be awarded credit for approved
courses.
CCC&TI offers college credit for the Subject area examinations included in the
College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The student must provide an official
copy of the test scores to the admissions office for evaluation. Information on the
acceptance scores is available in Student Services.
No more than twenty-five percent of the hours required for a degree, diploma or cer-tificate
may be earned by examination, including advancement placement, CLEP, cred-it
by examination, and/or any combination thereof.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education is designed to give students enrolled in most programs an
opportunity to work on a curriculum-related job while completing degree require-ments.
This combination of classroom instruction and related work experience pro-vides
numerous benefits to the student, the college, and employers. Co-op students
work in part-time or full-time jobs selected and/or approved by the college. Academic
credit is granted for successful work experiences. Interested students should contact
Career Services for details.
Independent Study
Eligible students may apply to take a course that is listed in the school catalog but that
is not being off e red during the designated semester. Students should apply through the
Student Services department by completing form CCC-108. Requirements for independ-ent
study courses are as follows: student must have a 3.0 program GPA, student must
meet with instructor a minimum of one hour per week, course cannot be a lab course,
course cannot be a repeat, and student must have approval of division dean.
Class Designation
Students completing 32 semester hours of course work will be listed as sophomores.
Schedule Changes
Change of a student’s schedule after registration has been completed will be made
only with permission of the registrar and advisor. If enrollment in any class is not
deemed sufficient, the college reserves the right to cancel the course.
Academic Progress
CCC&TI’s academic standards policies attempt to maintain academic quality and pre-vent
prolonged failure for all students. Procedures are designed to identify students
with academic difficulty and to insure effective and fair corrective action. Maintaining
a viable procedure requires the commitment of faculty, staff, and students. The facul-ty/
staff will:
• inform all students of minimum academic standards and grading procedures.
• alert all students of academic difficulty as early in the semester as possible.
• notify all students of their grade-point averages immediately following the semes-
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ter grade report period. Note: Copies of the policies for specific programs in
health sciences are distributed to each student enrolled and are available with
each program director and in the office of Student Services.
Academic Probation
A student whose program grade-point average falls below the following standards will
be placed on academic probation. (Academic status is based on program grade point
averages)
Semester Hours Attempted Associate Degree Grade Point Diploma Grade Points
4-81.00 1.00
9-16 1.25 1.25
17-24 1.50 1.50
25-32 1.75 1.75
33-40 1.85 2.00
41-48 1.90
49-56 1.95
57-Graduation 2.00
Students on academic probation will be required to develop (in cooperation with their
advisors) a plan of corrective action. This plan may include adjustments thought to be
helpful, such as counseling, reduced course load, remedial work, tutoring, or work in
the learning center.
Academic Suspension
A student who is on academic probation for two or more successive semesters will be
subject to a one-semester suspension. A suspension committee composed of the stu-dent’s
advisor, appropriate division dean, SGA representative, Student Services repre-sentative,
and a faculty/staff member of the student’s choice will meet immediately fol-lowing
notification of the second-semester probation and determine appropriate
action, i.e., suspension or other action. If suspension is ruled, refund of tuition will be
allowed as outlined in the college catalog. A student’s right to appeal any decision is
outlined in the grievance procedure printed in this college catalog. A student may
automatically enroll for the semester following suspension but will continue to be on
probation until his/her program G.P.A. reflects necessary improvements.
Readmission of Dismissed Students
Readmission of dismissed students at a subsequent session will be at the discretion of
the college. Students should refer to the student handbook for details on disciplinary
procedures and regulations pertaining to suspension and expulsion. A student dis-missed
from the college for any reason can petition the admissions committee to con-sider
his/her readmission after one semester’s absence following dismissal. Veterans
should see the section on academic probation for information concerning the rein-statement
of benefits.
Course Load
Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours are classified as full-time students for
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credit purposes. Those taking fewer hours are classified as part-time. Normal course
load will vary from one curriculum to another and should be carefully planned with
advisors. Students may enroll for a maximum load depending upon their capabilities
as determined by their advisors. A normal course load is outlined by programs in this
catalog.
NOTE: Nine (9) hours will be considered full-time for summer semester.
Student Tutorial Assistance
Special assistance is available for students in all areas of study at the college. Tutors
may be assigned to students at no cost to the student. To request a tutor, students
should contact the course instructor. Instructors are also available for conferences at
regularly scheduled office hours or by appointment. It is the responsibility of the stu-dent
to seek extra help when needed.
Exam Schedule
Final exams in day courses are given during a three-day exam schedule at the end of
fall and spring semesters. Exams are given during two-hour time slots, and an exam
schedule for all courses is published each semester. The exam schedule is arranged so
students will not have more than three exams on any one day. Students with particu-lar
hardships over exam schedules should contact their instructors. Exams for evening
and summer courses will be given the last class period as scheduled by the instructor.
Degree/Diploma/ Certificate Requirements
All students should refer to the college catalog for information about the courses
required for graduation in the various areas of study. By conferring with the advisors
when questions arise and by following the program check sheets, students will tend to
be more accurate in the proper selection of courses. Check sheets are recommended
for all students and are required for all veterans. Advisors and counselors are avail-able
to students, but final responsibility for meeting program and graduation require-ments
remains with the student.
Requirements for Graduation
Graduation exercises will be held in May. All candidates are expected to be in atten-dance.
A student is eligible for graduation when the following requirements have been
completed:
• The student must file an application for degree/diploma/certificate and pay
the fee during the registration period of the last semester the student is in
attendance. The graduation fee will be waived for certificate graduates not
attending graduation exercises.
• All the re q u i rements for a degre e / d i p l o m a / c e rtificate in a particular program
must be satisfactorily completed with a program grade-point average of at least 2.0.
• Minimum reading requirements must be completed for each program.
Graduates from all vocational programs, including certificates, must have a
reading score of 65 or better or must have successfully completed RED 080.
Graduates from all technical programs, including certificates, and college
transfer programs must have a reading score of 83 or better or must have
successfully completed RED 090.
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• Students transferring from other colleges and schools are required to
complete at least 25 percent of the course hours in residence at CCC&TI.
Students in vocational and technical programs must complete a minimum of
10 semester hours in their major areas in residence at CCC&TI. Students in
the college transfer programs must complete a minimum of 10 semester hours
in their core curriculum in residence at CCC&TI. “In-residence” denotes
credit hours earned at CCC&TI. Cooperative education will not count
toward residency requirements for graduation.
• The student must take care of all financial obligations to CCC&TI.
Honors
President’s Honor List
At the end of each semester, a President’s Honor List will be published to honor those
students who:
• are enrolled in a curriculum program,
• have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (Courses with “CR” or “P”
are not applicable.),
• have a grade point average of 4.0,
• have no grades of “I.”
Dean’s Honor List
At the end of each semester, an academic honor list will be published of all students who:
• are enrolled in a curriculum program,
• have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (Courses with “CR” or “P”
are not applicable.)
• have a grade point average of 3.5 or better,
• have no grades of “I.”
Honors List
At the end of each semester, an academic honor list will be published to honor those
students who:
• are enrolled in a curriculum program,
• have completed 8 to 11 credit hours (Courses with “CR” or “P” are not
applicable.)
• have a grade point average of 3.5 or better
• have no grades of “I.”
Graduation with Honors
A graduating student who has earned a program grade point average of 3.5 or better
during studies at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will receive the
diploma, degree, or certificate “with honors.”
Restrictions on Class Admissions
No person may attend classes unless the registration pro c e d u re has been completed and all
tuition and fees have been paid or deferred payment is granted by the Business Off i c e .
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Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes. However, it is recog-nized
that occasional absences may be necessary. A student is responsible for work
missed and is expected to be prepared for the next class. Academic departments estab-lish
their own class attendance policy. The attendance policy is explained by the
instructor at the first class meeting.
Transcripts of Credit
Transcripts of credit must be requested In Wr i t i n g f rom the Student Services office. All
financial obligations to the college must be cleared before any transcript will be released.
It is recommended that at least one week be allowed for the processing and mailing
time of transcripts. Written requests for immediate copies of transcripts must be sub-mitted
twenty-four hours in advance. Any transcript given directly to a student will
c a rry the notation “Issued to Student” and will re q u i re the presentation of a photo i.d.
Confidentiality of Student Records
CCC&TI adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which out-lines
the rights and privacies aff o rded each student. Exceptions to this practice of privacy
a re the release of information defined by law as “dire c t o ry information.” Unless a student
gives written notice to the contrary, the following will be made public inform a t i o n :
• student’s name
• date of birth
• phone number
• home address
• e-mail address
• major field of study
• dates of attendance
• degree/diploma and awards received
• full- or part-time enrollment status
• participation in officially recognized activities
• most recent previous institution attended
A more detailed description of students’ rights concerning accessing records is avail-able
in Student Services.
Catalog Requirements
Candidates for the diploma, degree, or certificate must meet the re q u i rements as out-lined
in the catalog for the year of their first enrollment or for any subsequent bul-letin
under which work is taken but must complete work for their diploma, degre e ,
or certificate within ten (10) years from the date of the catalog selected. Exceptions
to this policy may be granted by petition to the appropriate division dean, the vice
p resident of instruction and the registrar.
Grade Appeal Procedure
A student who believes his/her final grade in a course has been incorrectly
assigned may seek corrective action through the following procedure:
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Step 1: The student must first explain to the instructor why the student considers the
grade to be incorrect. If the instructor is not available, the student should see
the lead instructor, program coordinator, or the division dean. The first notifi-cation
to the instructor of a questioned grade must take place within ten cal-endar
days after grades are mailed or ten days after notification of the grade
by school personnel. With programs having a lead instructor or coordinator,
the student may request a meeting with the instructor and the instructor’s
immediate supervisor.
Step 2: If the informal discussion with the instructor (and possibly the program coor-dinator)
does not result in a satisfactory resolution, the student may file a for-mal
written appeal. This appeal is made by completing the grade appeal form.
This form must be submitted to the appropriate division dean within five days
after Step 1 has been completed. Forms may be obtained from the faculty sec-retaries
and/or Student Services. The division dean, in consultation with all
involved parties, will render a decision as to the appropriateness of the grade
in question and/or suggest equitable and educationally sound steps in reaching
a fair solution.
Step 3: If the student is not satisfied with the results of Step 2, he/she may request that
the written appeal be forw a rded to the vice president of instruction. The student
must request in writing that the appeal be considered by the vice president of
i n s t ruction within five days after step 2 has been completed. The vice president of
i n s t ruction, in consultation with all involved parties, will render a final decision
re g a rding the grade and/or outline steps in reaching an appropriate resolution of
the grade.
In the event that the above steps are inappropriate because the division dean and/or
the vice president of instruction is the instructor involved, the president will serve as
the decision-maker as outlined in Step 3. This grade appeal procedure is designed to
provide due process in academic/grading matters only. Other grievances must be han-dled
through the Institutional Grievance Procedure in this catalog.
Tuition and Fees
Policies Regarding Student Expenses
All tuition and required fees are due and payable at the time of the student’s registra-tion.
The vice president of business services or a delegated representative shall have
the authority to permit deferred payments of tuition and fees in situations where it is
determined that a student is undergoing emergency financial conditions. All checks
and money orders must be made payable to Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute. No student will be allowed to graduate, to receive transcripts, or
to register for a new semester if said student has an unpaid balance due from any pre-vious
semester. Exceptions will be made only if such an outstanding balance has been
guaranteed in writing by a financially responsible person or organization. The college
will not accept checks from any individual who writes a check to the college from an
account having insufficient funds.
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Tuition
CCC&TI offers an educational opportunity at a minimum cost to the student. Tuition
fees are set by the State Board of Community Colleges and are subject to change with-out
notice. Current tuition amounts are as follows:
In-state students
16 credit hours or more $496.00
Summer Semester (9 credit hours or more) $279.00
Part-time students per semester hour $31.00
Out-of-state students
16 credit hours $2772.00
Summer Semester (9 credit hours or more) $1559.25
Part-time students per semester hour $173.25
Tuition for High School Students
Students who are 16 years of age or older and are currently enrolled in high school
are exempt from tuition and fees for courses that are classified as 100 level or above.
Tuition for Students Enrolled in More Than One Institution
If a student desires to enroll for the same semester at two or more institutions of the
community college system, the total amount of tuition shall not exceed the maximum
tuition. When enrolled at the second institution, the student must produce his/her vali-dated
registration receipt in order to waive any payment of tuition. Activity fees will
be charged. It is the student’s responsibility to see that transcripts are sent to the
“home” institution at the completion of the semester.
Tuition for Older Citizens
North Carolina residents sixty-five years of age or older shall be exempt from the pay-ment
of curriculum tuition and activity fees.
Tuition for Students Under the Age of 16
Any student enrolled under the age of 16 (with the exception of Huskins students)
shall pay standard tuition and fees for the course.
Tuition for Inmates
Prison or correctional unit inmates will be exempt from the payment of tuition or
activity fees.
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Other Charges
Student Activity Fees
Curriculum students will be charged a $4.00 per course activity fee up to a maximum
of $16 per semester (fall & spring), and $2 per course up to a maximum of $6 for
summer semester. This fee is not refundable unless there is an institutional error.
Accident Insurance
A low-cost student accident insurance program is available for purchase in the college
business office. Interested individuals should contact the business office at each cam-pus
for additional information. All students in allied health programs must purchase
this accident insurance each year. The cost of the policy varies each year.
Malpractice Insurance
Special malpractice insurance is re q u i red for biomedical equipment, cardiovascular sonog-r
a p h y, CT/MRI, medical sonography, nuclear medicine, nursing, occupational therapy
assistant, ophthalmic medical assistant, pharmacy technology, physical therapist assistant,
r a d i o g r a p h y, and speech language pathology assistant students. This fee is not re f u n d a b l e .
Books and Supplies
Students are re q u i red to buy the necessary textbooks and supplies prescribed in the curr i c u-lum
areas which they are entering. Textbooks and supplies vary according to diff e re n t
courses taken by the students. An average expenditure of $450 can be expected for fall
s e m e s t e r. Standard school supplies are sold during the regular bookstore hours.
Graduation Fees
A graduation fee of $25 (subject to change) for a diploma/degre e / c e rtificate is payable at
the beginning of the semester in which the student completes his/her program. This fee is
not refundable. The current charge for each additional diploma/degre e / c e rtificate is $15.
Curriculum Refund Policy
Students will receive a tuition refund in accordance with the NC Administrative Code
(NCAC 2D.0202). A full tuition and activity fee refund will be granted to students
who pre-register and completely withdraw prior to the first day of the college’s aca-demic
semester. For students who pre-register and withdraw from a class, a full refund
will be given for that class if the student officially withdraws prior to the first day of
the semester and if the withdrawal reduces the credit hours taken by the student to
fewer than 16 credit hours. Note: For purpose of the refund policy, “pre-registration”
refers to registration that occurs prior to the first day of class(es). A 75 percent refund
will be given to students who completely withdraw from the first day of the semester
until the official 10 percent point of the semester. A 75 percent refund will be given to
students who withdraw from class(es) from the first day of the semester until the offi-cial
10 percent point of the class(es). For contact hours classes, 10 calendar days from
the first day of classes will be the determination date. No activity fees will be refunded
for students receiving 75 percent refunds. Full refunds (tuition and activity fees) will
be given automatically if the class(es) never materialized. Fees not refundable (unless
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institutional error) are (1) insurance payment, (2) special course fees and (3) gradua-tion
fee. In order to begin the refund process, a student must:
Caldwell Campus
• Complete the Registration Change Form (referred to as Drop/Add Form).
• Have each instructor sign for the class(es) being dropped. The appropriate division
dean may sign for the instructor if the student is unable to contact the instru c t o r. In
c e rtain cases, e.g., institutional erro r, withdrawals before the first class; the dean of
student services or his designee(s) may sign the official drop form .
• Present to a staff member in Student Services in order for the official drop
date to be recorded.
Watauga Campus
• Obtain the registration change form (Drop/Add Form) from the Watauga
Instructional Facility, Watauga Student Support Center, or Watauga High
School. Complete the student portion of the form and have the appropriate
instructor(s) sign for the classes being dropped. The Watauga campus director
may sign in lieu of instructors if the student is unable to contact the
instructor. In certain cases, e.g., institutional error, withdrawals before the
first class; the Student Services staff may sign the official drop form.
• For the first five days of the semester, the completed forms must be presented
to the staff at the Watauga Instructional Facility (Community College Drive).
From the sixth day of the semester until the official 10 percent point, stu-dents
may present the completed form to a staff member at the Watauga
Instructional Facility, Watauga Student Support Center, or Watauga High
School in order for the official drop date to be recorded. Refunds will only be
given if the form is received by a staff member within the 10 percent period.
Refunds will not be given if:
• The Registration Change Form is incorrectly or incompletely filled out.
• The date the Registration Change Form is officially received in Student Services or
the appropriate Watauga office is past the appropriate 10 percent point.
Accounts
Until all accounts are satisfactory, no transcripts, certificates, diplomas, or degrees will
be issued nor will students be permitted to complete registration.
Residence Status for Tuition Payment
To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained a domicile (legal
residence) in North Carolina for at least the twelve months preceding the date of first
enrollment or re-enrollment in an institution of higher education in this state. Student
status in an institution of higher education in this state shall not constitute eligibility
for residence to qualify said student for in-state tuition.
The burden of establishing facts which justify classification of a student as a resident entitled
to in-state tuition rates is on the applicant. Regulations concerning the classification of stu-dents
by residence for purposes of applicable tuition diff e rentials are set forth in detail in A
Manual To Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter
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of Student Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. Each enrolled student is re s p o n s i-ble
for knowing the contents of that manual, which is the controlling administrative state-ment
policy on this subject.
Copies of the manual are available on request at the college library or from Student Serv i c e s
on both campuses. Students seeking a change in re s i d e n t i a ry status may be asked to com-plete
the Residentiary Information Form. With information gained from this form, the dean
of student services and the director of admissions will make the initial re s i d e n t i a ry determ i-nation
on the Caldwell campus.
The coordinator of student administrative services will make the determination of re s i d e n c y
status on the Watauga Campus. The final campus appeal to the initial classification will be
h e a rd by the admissions committee. If not satisfied with the disposition of the complaint, an
appeal may be made to the State Residence Committee. Information on the appeal pro c e s s
may be acquired from Student Serv i c e s .
Veterans’ Pro g r a m s
To qualify for assistance from Veterans Administration, a student must have contributed
money to the Educational Tuition Assistance Fund or be a dependent or spouse of a veter-an.
If students have a question as to whether or not they qualify, they should contact the
Atlanta Regional Office at (888)442-4551. After confirmation of eligibility, students should
contact the Veterans Coordinator to complete paperwork to be submitted to the Ve t e r a n s
Administration in Atlanta.
To receive certification for Educational Tuition Assistance, students must submit the follow-ing
information to the Veterans Coord i n a t o r :
• Copy of the student's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
(DD-214).
• Completed Application for VA Education Benefits
• Completion of all admission re q u i rements for the program of study, including
Application for Admissions, Placement Testing and all transcripts from both
high school and college(s).
• Copy of Registration Form .
At registration, it is the responsibility of the veteran to make payment directly to the school
for all charges that are incurred. This includes tuition and books. Anyone who re c e i v e s
assistance from Veterans Administration should become familiarized with VA re g u l a t i o n s
c o n c e rning satisfactory conduct and academic pro g ress re q u i rements. Veterans can ensure
p roper payment by taking only courses listed on the curriculum check sheet for their pro-gram
of study and by following the above guidelines to receive certification.
Those serving as a Selected Reserve may qualify for Education Assistance. Please contact
the Veterans Coordinator for additional details.
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Financial Aid for Students
General Information
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute encourages prospective students
who desire to enroll but face financial problems to apply for assistance through the
financial aid office. Financial assistance for educational costs may be available in the
form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work programs. Within the limited funds
available for these purposes, every effort is made by the institution to help students
who need monetary assistance. Financial need is determined through analysis of an
application prepared by the student and parents or guardian. Analysis of the family’s
financial situation indicates the family’s ability to contribute toward educational
expenses. Most financial aid is based on need rather than on scholastic record.
Financial need is the difference between the total education expenses and what the
family can afford to contribute. There are three types of student financial aid: gift
assistance, student loans, and work. Gift assistance includes grants and scholarships:
awards that do not have to be repaid. Loans and work are self-help. Loans are usually
paid back after enrollment is terminated. Work enables students to pay part of their
expenses through their own earnings.
Application Procedure
Students who are entering CCC&TI for the first time and are in need of financial aid
are requested to follow this application procedure:
1. After application for admission has been initiated (see “Admissions”), the
student should file an application for aid. (see #2). It is to the student’s advantage
to apply for aid at least three months before the expected enrollment date.
2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It will be the only
form necessary to apply for all aid programs at CCC&TI including federal and
state grants. FAFSA forms are available in Student Services, at the Caldwell and
Watauga Campuses or from high school counselors or online at www. f a f s a . e d . g o v.
3. After determination of scholarship and grant award, an award notification will be
sent to the recipient. If an award notification has not been received within 3
weeks of the date the student received his or her Student Aid Report (SAR), the
student should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Eligibility
Applicants may apply for a scholarship, grant, loan, work-study, or any combination
of these. The total combined sum of these must not exceed total need.
To receive financial aid from these programs, a student must
1. Be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
2. Be registered with Selective Service, if required.
3. Have financial need.
4. Be older than compulsory age of secondary school attendance.
5. Not already have a baccalaureate degree.
6. Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined for aid recipients.
7. Not owe a refund on a previous grant nor be in default on a previous
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educational loan.
8. Be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or diploma.
9. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Aid Recipient Responsibilities
In the event that a student receiving aid withdraws from the institution, the student
will be responsible for return of Title IV funds on a prorated basis. Students are given
45 days to repay or make arrangements to repay the overpayment. Should this not
occur, the debt will be turned over to the Department of Education, and the student
will not be eligible for any Title IV funds anywhere until arrangement have been made
to repay the debt.
Students can receive aid from only one institution per semester. If a student is plan-ning
to register at more than one college in the same semester, he or she needs to seek
advisement from the Financial Aid Office prior to registration.
The student has the obligation to maintain the “Satisfactory Academic Progress
Requirements” as defined by this institution specifically for financial aid recipients.
Failure to maintain academic progress will result in the loss of eligibility for financial
aid. Eligibility may be regained by re-establishing progress.
Students may obtain a copy of the “Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements”
from the Financial Aid Office.
Federally Sponsored Programs
When a student submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), his or
her eligibility for the following programs will automatically be checked. Applications
may be obtained from high school counselor offices, on the Internet site at
www.fafsa.ed.gov or from the office of Financial Aid at this institution. All of these
programs are a part of Title IV funding.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to those
who need it to attend post-high school educational institutions. The amount of the
Pell Grant is determined on the basis of the student’s and his/her family’s financial
resources.
The Pell Grant Award is a grant and, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Every
student who is applying for financial aid at CCC&TI must apply for the Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This program of direct grants of financial aid is for students of exceptional financial
need who, without the grant, would be unable to continue their education.
Federal Stafford Loan
This program enables the student to borrow directly from a bank, credit union, sav-ings
and loan association, or other participating lender who is willing to make the
educational loan. The loan is guaranteed by a state or private nonprofit agency or
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insured by the federal government. To apply for the federal interest benefits, a student
must submit to the lender a recommendation from his/her school as to the amount
he/she needs to meet educational expenses. No interest is charged while the student is
in school or six months after he/she leaves school. Payments begin six months after
the student graduates or leaves school. Up to ten years may be allowed to complete
repayment. Interest rates are variable from 6 to 8.25 percent. A person does not have
to make payments for up to three years while serving in the Armed Forces, Peace
Corps, or VISTA, or for any time the person returns to full-time study. North
Carolina residents should apply through College Foundation, Inc., PO Box 12100,
Raleigh, NC 27605. Applications are available in the financial aid office.
Federal Work-Study Program
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute participates in the federal work-study
program which provides on and off campus work opportunities for students
needing financial assistance to attend school. Work is available for students to assist in
the America Reads program which permits students to tutor in local elementary
schools. Other employment opportunities are available in the library, faculty and
administrative offices, laboratories, shops and as on-campus tutors.
Students working under this program are paid monthly for the work performed. In
arranging a job and determining how many hours a week a student may work under
this program, the financial aid office will take into account the student’s
• need for financial assistance
• class schedule
• health
• academic progress
State-Supported Grant, Loan & Scholarship Programs
Listed below are some of the state-supported grant and loan programs available at
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Because grant and loan pro-grams
may change for year to year, please check with the Financial Aid office for cur-rent
information. Also, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority pub-lishes
a handbook, “Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians.” that provides up-to-
date state-supported grant and loan program information. This can be located at
http://www.cfnc.org under “Publications.”
Grants
North Carolina Community College Grant
To be eligible for the North Carolina Community College Grant (NCCCG) students
must 1) be a resident of North Carolina, 2) enroll for at least 6 credit hours per
semester in a curriculum program, and 3) complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility is determined based on the same criteria as the
Federal Pell Grant; students not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may be considered
for the grant based on their estimated family contribution (EFC) as determined on the
Student Aid Report (SAR). The Financial Aid Office will do notifications of any
NCCCG awards.
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North Carolina Student Incentive Grant
Legal residents of North Carolina who are enrolled full time and maintaining academ-ic
progress may apply for the NCSIG. Students must demonstrate "substantial finan-cial
need." The NCSIG program is administered in North Carolina by the College
Foundation, Inc. Applicant must 1) be a US citizen, 2) be a North Carolina resident,
3) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full-time basis at a North Carolina
postsecondary institution, 4) not be enrolled in a program designed primarily for
career preparation in a religious vocation, and 5) maintain satisfactory academic
progress. Award is available to undergraduates who demonstrate “substantial finan-cial
need.”
The application procedures are 1) complete and file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), 2) show on the form that North Carolina is his/her state of
legal residence, and 4) list at least one North Carolina college, university, technical or
vocational school in the release section of the form. The deadline for applying is
March 15 of each year.
Loans
N o rth Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics
The NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers this pro g r a m .
The loan obligation may be forgiven through approved employment within the state of
N o rth Carolina provided the recipient works in the field for which he/she was funded.
Associate Degre e / C e rtificate Programs can receive $3,000 per year. Maximum loan
amount is $6,000 for two years if unconditionally accepted into specific program disci-pline.
One calendar year of full-time employment in designated shortage areas is
re q u i red for each school year a loan was received. Approved service areas include state
facilities and educational systems, or designated healthcare and veterinary science disci-plines.
Should the student not complete the service obligation, cash repayment will be
re q u i red. The in-school interest rate is 4%. The out-of-school interest rate ranges fro m
10% to 15%, depending upon the circumstances of repayment.
Who is eligible? To be considered for a loan, you must: 1) be a citizen of the US and a
legal residents of North Carolina, 2) have attained unconditional accepted or promot-ed
in their respective fields, and 3) must establish financial need. Eligible fields of
study are Occupational Therapy/Assistant, Physical Therapy/Assistant, Radiography,
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and Nursing.
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the NCSEAA no later
than June 1st for the upcoming academic year. See the Financial Aid Office for appli-cation
packets.
Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program (NESLP)
The N. C. General Assembly created this program in the 1989 session in an attempt
to alleviate the nursing shortage in North Carolina. The North Carolina State
Education Assistance Authority administers NESLP. NESLP awards range from $400
to $3,000, depending upon the student’s demonstrated financial need, cost of instruc-tion,
other financial assistance, and the amount of funding available through NESLP.
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Recipients must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program, is a NC resi-dent,
and demonstrate financial need. Recipient enters into a contract with the State
of North Carolina to work full-time as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. A mini-mum
of six months consecutive full-time employment with one employer is required
to qualify for service cancellations. Loans not repaid through service must be repaid
in cash. The interest rate for cash repayment is 10% from the date of disbursement.
Student has up to seven years to repay loan in service or ten years to repay loan in
cash. NESLP awards are administered through the Financial Aid Office. Awards will
be given to first year nursing students that are in their second semester nursing class,
show a financial need, and are performing at a satisfactory academic standard.
Scholarships
North Carolina Veterans Scholarship
Award is available to children of certain deceased or disabled veterans or of veterans
who were listed as POW/MIA. Veteran must have been a legal resident of North
Carolina at time of entry into service, or child must have been born in North Carolina
and resided there continuously.
Full scholarships provide for four academic years of free tuition, room, and board
allowances and mandatory fees at state-supported institutions. Limited scholarships
provide free tuition and mandatory fees. The yearly value at private institutions is
$4,500 (full) and $1,500 (limited). Awards may be used for either undergraduate or
graduate study.
For information concerning this scholarship program, contact the North Carolina
Division of Veterans Affairs, 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 733-
3851. The Division of Veterans Affairs notifies applicants of approval of benefits.
Nurse Scholars Program (NSP)
Created by the 1989 General Assembly, this program was designed to address the
shortage of trained nurses practicing in North Carolina. The North Carolina State
Education Assistance Authority administers NSP. The NSP is a competitive, merit-based
scholarship/loan program available to students who have chosen to enter the
nursing profession. An 11-member Nurse Scholars Commission selects recipients for
the award on the basis of superior academics, leadership potential, and desire to prac-tice
nursing on a full-time basis in North Carolina. Applications may be received from
the Financial Aid Office at the college, counselor offices in the high schools in North
Carolina and from the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
Wachovia Technical Scholarship
This fund was established through a gift from the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
to the Department of Community Colleges. The first scholarship was awarded at CCC
and TI in 1985. To qualify as a candidate for this scholarship, a person must be a full-time
student enrolled in the second year of a two-year technical program, must
demonstrate financial need and scholastic promise, and must use the scholarship to
pay for books, tuition, and transportation. Scholarships valued at $500 ($250 per
semester) each are awarded annually. There is no special application form for the
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scholarship. Each institution selects its own recipients from applicants meeting the
above criteria. The Financial Aid Office will administer awards and recipients will be
notified.
NOTE: Additional scholarships may be available on a year-to-year basis. Please
check the web site http://www.cfnc.org under “Publications” in the “Student Financial
Aid for North Carolinians” provided by the North Carolina State Education
Assistance Authority.
Locally Supported Scholarship and Grant Programs
CCC&TI has numerous types of scholarships 1) by application, 2) by nomination,
and 3) needs-based. The sources of these scholarships (clubs, individuals, industries,
businesses, foundations, etc.) determine what criteria are to be used in awarding them.
Awards are determined by 1) nominations made by in-house faculty/staff with selec-tions
done by the Scholarship Committee appointed by the president of the college, 2)
awarded by the Financial Aid Office based on the information obtained from the
FAFSA form, 3) awarded by an external agency.
Due to limited funds, students are urged to complete the FAFSA form by March 15 of
each year to be considered for these needs-based scholarships. Students are urged to
check the “Scholarship Bulletin Board” located outside the Financial Aid Office for
additional scholarship information.
Scholarships Available by Application
Alpha Delta Kappa Memorial Scholarship
The Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority established this academic scholarship. The recipients
are to be pre-teaching students who have completed at least 33 credit hours while
maintaining an overall average of at least 3.0. Scholarship, leadership, and maturity
will be considered. The award is made in the spring semester. Check with the
Financial Aid Office for application information.
Altrusa Club Scholarship
This fund was established by the Altrusa Club of Caldwell County in 1975 to aid stu-dents
over 25 years of age who are residents of Caldwell County and who are return-ing
to school to pursue career training. Check with the Financial Aid Office for appli-cation
information.
Bill and Vivian Armfield Scholarship
This fund was established by David and Amy Clark to honor the Armfield's contribu-tions
to CCC&TI. The recipient must be a Caldwell County resident interested in
pursing a career in elementary education through the college transfer program. The
recipient must have a 2.5 GPA upon high school graduation and maintain a 2.5 while
enrolled in college.
Kenny Beane Scholarship
Established in 1998 by friends and family of Kenny Beane. The purpose of this schol-
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arship is to assist students enrolled n a vocational certificate or diploma program.
Recipient’s must demonstrate financial need, be a high school graduate or a second
semester college student with a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Applications
are available in the Industrial/ Transportation Office or the Financial Aid Office.
Foundation Scholars Award and Presidential Scholars Award
Established in 2001 by the CCC&TI Foundation. These scholarships are to promote
and to recognize outstanding academic achievement among students at Caldwell and
Watauga high schools. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement with a
minimum GPA of 3.00. Applications are available from any of the four high schools
through the guidance counselors office or from the CCC&TI Financial Aid Office.
Hammary Furniture Company Sam Reid Scholarship
Established by Hammary to honor Sam Reid, a fifty-year employee, this scholarship is
available to current Hammary employees, their spouses, and direct descendants, as
well as to Mr. Reid's grandchildren. Applications are available in the Financial Aid
Office or from the Personnel Office at Hammary Furniture Company.
Industrial/Transportation Scholarship
Established May 24, 1994 endowed April 2000. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time
and/or part-time students on the basis of achievement or financial need. A student must be
beginning or continuing study in a technical field that is assigned to the
I n d u s t r i a l / Tr a n s p o rtation Department and must be pursuing a Certificate, Diploma, or
AAS Degree. The Industrial/Tr a n s p o rtation Scholarship Committee in accordance with the
by-laws will award this scholarship as they exist on the date the scholarship is award e d .
The award is not perpetual and must be designated to a specific semester. Applications are
available in the Industrial/ Tr a n s p o rtation Office or the Financial Aid Off i c e
J. Wade and Mary Sue Kincaid Memorial Scholarship
Established December 2000 by Steve and Kim Kincaid in memory of J. Wade Kincaid.
Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled at CCC&TI (curriculum or non-curr i c u-lum)
who are current Kincaid Furn i t u re Company employees with over one year of serv-ice,
spouses of eligible employees, re t i rees, or direct descendants of eligible employees or
re t i rees. Non-curriculum courses must lead to specific employment opportunities. If funds
a re not sufficient to meet the tuition, fees, and books of all that apply employees will be
selected first, and then selection will be based on need. If no one applies that meets the cri-teria
outlined above, the scholarship will be awarded to any student enrolled in a furn i t u re
technology course based on need as determined by the Dean of Corporate and Continuing
Education. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Continuing Education,
and at Kincaid Furn i t u re Company in the Human Resources Off i c e .
McAfee Scholars Award
Established during the 1986-87 school year as a memorial to the late Charles McAfee,
longtime college business instructor, this award will be given to a graduating senior
from a local high school for use in a business-oriented program of study at CCC&TI.
Criteria include character, academic record, outstanding achievement in the world of
work, and extracurricular or community involvement.
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W. Michael Pearson Scholars Award
Established in May 2000 by Marjorie H. Pearson in memory of W. Michael Pearson.
This is designated for a yearly $1,000 merit scholarship for each of the three high
schools in Caldwell County to attend CCC&TI. Scholarships may be used for tuition,
fees, books, childcare, transportation and other needs. Applications are available fro m
any of the three high schools in Caldwell County through the guidance counselors off i c e
or from the CCC&TI Financial Aid Off i c e .
Elizabeth M. Miller Scholarship
This fund was established by Dr. Kenneth and Mrs. Betsy Humphreys to honor
Betsy's mother, a lifelong lover of learning. An annual scholarship is awarded to a
full-time, female, second year student, with a B average in her program of study.
Jesse W. Powell Memorial Scholarship
The Lenoir Firefighters Association, in memory of Jesse Wayne Powell, one of their
own, established this memorial scholarship in 1994. This scholarship is available to
full-time students planning to attend Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute. This scholarship will be given annually and may be renewed for the recipient
for up to three consecutive years, providing the recipient maintains full-time status
and a grade point average of 2.0. The Jesse W. Powell Memorial Scholarship will pay
for books and tuition for the school year, not to exceed $500. Applicants should be
members of or a dependent of a member of a rated fire department in Caldwell
County. Also eligible are grandchildren of members or retired members of a rated fire
department in Caldwell County. Contact the Lenoir Firefighters Association for appli-cation
information. The Jesse W. Powell Memorial Scholarship Committee will
announce the recipient by July 1 each year.
Dr. Daniel N. Stallings Scholarship
This fund was established by Dr. Stallings' wife and children to honor his years of
service to CCC&TI and his many contributions to education. An annual scholarship
is awarded to a second year student with financial need, who is enrolled in the Fine
Arts program, and maintains a B average.
Thad and Reva Tunmire Truck Driving Scholarship
Established January 2000 in honor of Thad and Reva Tu n m i re. Aw a rded to students
e n rolled in the Truck Driving Program at CCC&TI. Maximum amount per student $200.
Applications are available in the Industrial/ Tr a n s p o rtation Office or the Financial Aid Off i c e .
Vocational Incentive Scholarship
Established April 2000 by the Board of Directors of the Foundation of CCC&TI.
Scholarships will be awarded to full-time and/or part-time students. A student must be
beginning study in a technical field that is assigned to the Industrial/Transportation
Department and must be pursuing a Certificate, Diploma, or AAS Degree. The
Industrial/Transportation Scholarship Committee in accordance with the by-laws will
award this scholarship as they exist on the date the scholarship is awarded. The
award is not perpetual and must be designated to a specific semester. Applications are
available in the Industrial/ Transportation Office or the Financial Aid Office.
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Watauga Nursing Scholarship
Created through a fund-raising drive in 1990, this fund is to be used for a Watauga
County resident who is enrolled in the nursing program. Check with the Financial Aid
Office for application information.
James Douglas Weiller Scholarship
Established December 2000 by Barbara and Don Weiller and Mia Weiller in memory
of James Douglas Weiller. This is designated for a yearly scholarship based on need as
determined by the scholarship committee for non-traditional students (25 years old
and older) enrolled in the Truck Driver Training Certificate Program at CCC&TI. If
there are no applications from a non-traditional student, the scholarship committee is
authorized to award the scholarship to any needy student in the Truck Driver Training
Program. Applications are available in the Industrial/ Transportation Office or the
Financial Aid Office.
Nurse Aide I-II Scholarships
Based on need, these scholarships cover the cost of tuition, books and supplies for stu-dents
enrolled in the Nurse Aide I or II program of study. Payment is authorized by
the dean of Corporate and Continuing Education.
Scholarships Awarded by Faculty/Staff Nominations
Julia Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1981, this award is designated for a student in an office-related tech-nology
program who maintains a GPA of 2.5. This fund honors a past president of
the college’s NCAEOP chapter.
Wilson and Ola Brown Scholarship
Given in 1997 by Gilma Roberts in honor of her parents, the recipient must be a full-time
student enrolled in the college transfer program, a first-generation college student
born in Watauga County and have a 3.0 GPA on a minimum of 12 semester hours
Business Club Scholarship
The Business Club of CCC&TI established this fund in 1989. An annual award is pre-sented
to a student enrolled in a business curriculum.
Marian Alma Coffey Memorial Scholarship
The family and friends of the late "Mac" Coffey, who was a student at CCC&TI in
recreation leadership, established this memorial scholarship to be used for second-year
students enrolled in allied health or human services programs. Nominations and selec-tions
will be made by the Allied Health Department.
Stephanie Dale Memorial Scholarship
In 1985, the teaching staff of CCC&TI and various healthcare institutions affiliated
with CCC&TI's radiography program, established this fund as memorial to Ms. Dale,
who had been a student in the radiography program.The award will be made each
year to a second year radiography student. Criteria will include character and leader-
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ship, academic performance, and need.
Frazier Literature Scholarship
This scholarship was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander Frazier. It is
awarded to academically successful students who are pursuing English degrees. A
committee from the arts and sciences department selects recipients.
Rufus C. Gwyn Memorial Scholarship Fund
To honor Rufus C. Gwyn, a former instructor of data processing, the faculty awards a
scholarship each year to a student who is graduating from CCC&TI and whose inten-tions
are to further his/her education. The scholarship is paid to the institution where
the student is enrolled. Faculty, staff, community, and students may make nomina-tions.
Those making nominations and the committee selecting the recipient of the
scholarship will consider:
1. Integrity, wisdom, concern for others, and humility;
2. Desire to continue education;
3. Need;
4. Capability to succeed in the area in which the student is to enroll.
Helen J. Hatley Achievement Award
The board of trustees of CCC&TI established this fund in 1984 to honor Helen Hatley,
C o n t roller Emeritus. The award is presented at graduation each year to a student who
has completed one half of the re q u i red hours in a specific technical or college transfer
c u rriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better. Other criteria include integrity,
h u m i l i t y, concern, wisdom, dependability, and desire to continue one's education at
CCC&TI, and potential for employment or continuing education after graduation.
Jimmy Hemphill Scholarship
This scholarship was established in August 1998 by friends, family and colleagues to
honor Jimmy Hemphill, former executive vice-president, upon his retirement from
CCC & TI. The award provides a merit scholarship to a student who has demonstrted
academic achievement, a positive approach to life, a personal drive to succeed, and
service to the college or community.
Claudia S. Kincaid Achievement Award
The friends and co-workers of the late Claudia Kincaid, Dean Emeritus, Student
Development of CCC&TI, established this fund in 1983. The award is presented at
graduation each year to a student who has completed one half of the required hours
in a specific curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better. Other criteria
include extracurricular involvement, concurrent employment while enrolled, and
potential for success after graduation.
Elizabeth M. Miller Scholarship
Established November 2001 by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Humphreys in memory
of Mrs. Humphreys’ mother, Elizabeth M. Miller. This scholarship is available by
faculty nomination for a deserving second year, full-time, female student who has
at least a “B” average for the first year of college.
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Eunice Query Scholarship
Established in July of 1995. An endowed perpetual scholarship to honor Ms. Eunice
Query, this scholarship will be awarded to a student nominated by faculty or staff
with selection to be made by a faculty committee. Criteria include a grade point aver-age
of 3.0 after the completion of two academic semesters; a desire to continue one's
education; worthiness evidenced by character, integrity, concern for others, depend-ability,
potential for success; involvement in extra-curricular activities, community
involvement, and/or work experience.
Query-Hickman Scholarship
Established in 1993 to honor William Hunter Query and Lucille Query Hickman, this
scholarship will be awarded to a student nominated by faculty or staff with selection
to be made by a faculty committee. Criteria include a grade point average of 3.0 after
the completion of two academic semesters; a desire to continue one's education; wor-thiness
evidenced by character, integrity, concern for others, dependability, potential
for success; involvement in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and/or
work experience.
Scholarships Awarded By Financial Need
Blackwelder Foundation Memorial Scholarship
The Blackwelder Foundation established this scholarship in 1986 as a memorial to Dr.
Blackwelder. The recipient is to be a needy Caldwell County resident who is pursuing
a degree in nursing or another medical field.
Caldwell County Medical Society Student Aid Fund
In 1984, the Caldwell County Medical Society established a fund that provides schol-arships
in the health-related programs.
Coffey Foundation Scholarship
The Coffey Foundation established this scholarship fund in 1978 as a memorial to
Mr. Harold Coffey. Its recipients are to be needy residents of Caldwell and contiguous
counties. Preference is given to students in nursing and other medical programs.
Vester Corpening Scholarship
Established in 1980 by the Ebony Kinship Club, this memorial fund will aid needy
students from Caldwell County.
M. L. DeVane Scholarship
The Ebony Kinship Club of CCC&TI established this fund in 1975 to aid a student
enrolled full-time at this institution. It was further stipulated that the recipient must
have completed 30 credit hours while maintaining an overall average of 2.5 or higher.
Ben W. and Dixie Glenn Farthing Memorial Scholarship
Established by their family, this fund honors the memory and tradition of Mr. and
Mrs. Farthing, who were from Valle Crucis in Watauga County. Recipients must be
enrolled in nursing and must be residents of Watauga, Avery, or Mitchell counties who
do not use tobacco products.
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First Generation Scholarship
Established in 1984 by the board of trustees of CCC&TI, this fund provides assis-tance
to students who represent the first generation of their families to attend college.
Addie B. Flowers Scholarship
Established in 1978 as a memorial to Ms. Flowers, this fund is designated to aid stu-dents
in Caldwell County in need of financial assistance.
Centura/Granite Savings & Loan Bank Association Scholarship
The board of directors of the association voted in 1974 to establish this scholarship
fund. An award is to be made to a graduate of South Caldwell High School. The stu-dent
selected must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in either a vocational or a
technical program.
The Knights of Phythias, Caldwell Lodge 78, Scholarship
Established in 1992 by the Knights of Phythias with a gift of $50,000, the scholarship will
be used to assist needy students from Caldwell County. Aw a rds will be based on the specific
financial needs of students and the varying cost of enrollment in diff e rent pro g r a m s .
Emory C. McCall Scholarship
Friends of the late Emory C. McCall established this memorial scholarship as a per-petual
fund in 1976. It had initial contributions of over $10,000 from more than 85
individuals and businesses.
The McConnell Family Scholarship
Given by Alice Howland McConnell and Elizabeth McConnell Jarrett in 1991 in memo-ry
of their parents, Loy Dixon and Adda Howland McConnell, this scholarship is desig-nated
for needy students pre f e r a b l y, but not exclusively, in health career pro g r a m s .
Wilfred Randolph McGowan Scholarship
Established in 1978 as a memorial to Randy McGowan by his friends and family, this
fund is to be used for residents of Caldwell and contiguous counties. It is based on
need and academic promise.
Gladys and Glenn Miller Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1997 as a memorial to Gladys and Glenn Miller by their daughter, Dr.
Susan Maynard, this fund is to be used for needy students.
Myron L. Moore, Jr. Scholarship
The Lenoir Mirror Company established this fund in 1983 to assist needy students.
Carl Prestwood Scholarship
The family and friends of the late Carl Prestwood established this memorial fund in
1976 to be used for scholarships for deserving students.
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Dr. C. L. Robbins Educational Scholarship
Established through the estate of Dr. C.L. Robbins, this scholarship is restricted to
Caldwell County residents with financial need.
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Thomas M. Robbins Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1998, this is an endowed scholarship for needy nursing students
enrolled in CCC&TI.
Mrs. D.L. Snyder Scholarship
Established in 1997 by the family of Mrs. Snyder on the occasion of her 95th birthday
to provide scholarships for needy students enrolled in allied health programs.
Recipients must be enrolled in an allied health program and have a 3.0 GPA on a min-imum
of 12 semester hours.
Dr. Baxter S. Troutman Scholarship
Family and friends of Dr. Baxter S. Troutman established this scholarship in 1987 on
his retirement after fifty years of practicing medicine in the community. Recipients
must be enrolled in nursing. Contributions to this fund are accepted at any time.
Wilson Family Scholarship
Established in 1997 to honor Hugh and Martha Wilson by their children, this fund is
to provide scholarships and other aid to needy students from Caldwell County.
Other Sources of Financial Assistance
Bank of Granite Literacy Fund
Funds are given by the Bank of Granite to assist literacy students who have special needs.
Barton and Estoy Hayes Scholarship
An incentive scholarship for Career Center students to continue their education at the
college level. To graduating students completing a Career Center program, the foun-dation
will honor certificates issued by the Career Center which can be exchanged for
tuition, fees, and textbooks up to $100 each for the first college level vocational or
technical curriculum course in which they enroll at CCC&TI.
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Auxiliary established this scholarship to aid deserving students enrolled in the
nursing program. Preference will be given to employees of Caldwell Memorial
Hospital. Selection is performed by the Auxiliary. One of the two scholarships has
been named the Dr. Jane T. Carswell Scholarship to honor Dr. Carswell.
CCC&TI Foundation Child Care Fund
Provides funds to assist needy students with child care expenses. Applicants should see
the ChildCare/Career Counselor in Student Services for additional information.
CCC&TI Foundation Incentive Scholarship
This scholarship pays for tuition, fees, and books for students who receive an adult high
school diploma or general educational development certificate (GED) from CCC&TI. Aw a rd
c e rtificates will be sent to students shortly after they complete one of the two programs.
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David Pittman Emergency Assistance Fund
Established by friends and family of Dr. David Pittman, former CCC&TI faculty
member and administrator, this fund is used to aid Watauga campus students facing
emergency situations. Assistance is limited to $40 in any semester and may be
returned to the fund. Any faculty member may initiate action by contacting the
Watauga campus financial aid office.
Gilma Brown Roberts Emergency Assistance Fund
This fund was established in 1982 by the institution's staff and faculty to aid students
facing critical emergency situations. Assistance may not exceed $40 in any semester and
may be re t u rned as a gift to the fund. Any faculty or staff member may initiate action for
a student by contacting the Financial Aid Office or the dean of student serv i c e s .
J.E. Broyhill Fund (Gateway Scholarship)
This scholarship is for tuition, fees and books for students enrolled at CCC&TI who
have completed at least one semester at Gateway High School and graduated from
high school. A letter from the Principal of Gateway High School certifying comple-tion
of one semester must accompany student at registration.
Lorraine Mummert Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to honor Lorraine Mummert and to encourage the parents
and family members of identified Caldwell County high school graduates to continue
their education at CCC&TI. Specifically the scholarship will 1) provide tuition pay-ments
for a one-time curriculum or continuing education class or 2) pay for trans-portation/
child care expenses for a literacy class for the parents and eligible siblings of
Caldwell County high school graduates who attended at least one semester at
Gateway School, Extended Day, or any other alternate school designated to address
the needs of high risk students. Special provisions are 1) students must have graduated
after April 1999, 2) the scholarship is only valid at CCC&TI and will not exceed
$200 per scholarship year, 3) selection of users will be identified by the graduate and
shall not exceed two (2) users per family. (Definition of family is mother, father, step-mother,
step-father, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or any “significant other”
involved in the family), 4) users of this scholarship must not have graduated from any
post-secondary institution, 5) funds will be dispersed as financial aid with the users
receiving no direct cash. Caldwell County Public Schools will identify qualified gradu-ates.
Students must get their eligibility forms from Gateway School or from CCC&TI
“Dream” Scholarship Coordinator.
Dr. H.E. Beam Scholarship
Established October 2000 in honor of Dr. H. Edwin Beam by friends, family and col-leagues.
The scholarship is for tuition, fees and/or instructional supplies for non-cur-riculum
students in programs of study exceeding 90 contact hours leading to specific
employment opportunities. Based on self-declared need, referred by instructors in the
applicable programs and approved by the Dean of the Corporate and Continuing
Education Department or her/his designee. (Contact hours subject to change as recom-mended
by administrators.)
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Student Services
Personal Counseling
Counselors are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and
8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, to provide confidential counseling to all students who
need assistance in solving personal, family, and job-related problems. Concerns may
range from personal to educational decisions. Counselors provide confidential referral
services to meet such needs as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, career
choices, financial aid, financial planning, family violence, and health problems. The
CCC&TI foundation provides funds to pay for private counseling services for stu-dents
referred by a CCC&TI counselor.
Educational Advisement
Student Services provides assistance to help students with problems associated with
transferring to other institutions.
Housing
The college does not have housing facilities and does not find housing for students.
Transportation
The college provides no transportation service for students. There are no buses or
other forms of public transportation, so students must have their own forms of trans-portation
and/or participate in carpools.
Career Services
The Career Services department at CCC&TI is designed to offer a comprehensive set
of services related to career exploration and decision-making, educational and career
planning, and student employment services. Services include:
• counseling for career and education planning
• vocational assessments
• computerized career guidance and information
• local, state and national job listings
• job interview referral services
• assistance with resume preparation and job interview practice
• Cooperative Education, internships, and other work experience opportunities
Professional college staff and representatives from the office of the Employment
Security Commission (ESC) are available two days per week and accessible by phone
at all other times. Services are available at no cost to all students, prospective stu-dents,
and former students. Comparable services are also available through the
Student Support Center on the Watauga Campus.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services is a federally-funded TRIO program whose aim is to provide
additional services to first-generation, low-income students or disabled students who
demonstrate academic need. Components of the program include
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• a study skills course
• tutoring and mentoring
• financial aid and transfer advisement
• academic, career and personal counseling
• participation in extra-curricular and cultural enrichment activities
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center is a study area where students can use self-teaching and
computer-assisted materials to
• Prepare to take the GED exam.(Caldwell Campus only)
• Improve study skills.
• Upgrade skills in reading, writing, math, and other specific areas.
• Prepare for the SAT and GRE.
• Prepare for the college placement exam.
• Upgrade computer and word processing skills.
Instructors and tutors are available to assist students if they need help. Special tutors
are provided for students with language barriers and disabling conditions. (i.e., seeing
or hearing impaired or learning disabled).
The Broyhill Center for Learning Resources
The purpose of the Broyhill Center for Learning Resources is to support the estab-lished
objectives of the total educational program through a collection of print and
nonprint media and audiovisual equipment, through orientation and through refer-ence
services. Students are encouraged to look upon the center as an extension of their
classroom instruction. The center has study stations and resources to support and to
provide for recreational reading, listening, and viewing. In addition, the center staff is
always ready to be of assistance.
Testing Center
The purpose of CCC&TI’s testing program is to provide appropriate, fair, accessible,
and reliable testing services to students, faculty, and staff in a manner which is in
keeping with the college’s mission to provide comprehensive student support services.
All new students are referred to this area for placement inventories which determine
appropriate beginning courses in English, math, and reading. Adult High School
Diploma and GED tests are also administered by the testing center. Instructor make-up
tests are administered through the testing center for students who have missed a
regularly scheduled test in the classroom and for students taking individualized
instruction.
Identification Cards
Identification cards are required for all CCC&TI students, faculty and staff. Student
cards will be made during the registration process and must be carried at all times for
identification at request of any college official, student leader or security personnel.
Eventually, these cards will be required for access to computer labs, libraries, and
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other relevant access points. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement cards. For
more information on identification cards, contact the Student Services Department.
Student Rights,Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom.
The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the
classroom, on the campus, and in the community. Students should exercise their free-dom
with responsibility. As members of the academic community, students are subject
to the obligations which accrue to them by virtue of this membership. As members of
the larger community of which the college is a part, students are entitled to all rights
and protection accorded them by the laws of that community. By the same token, stu-dents
are also subject to all laws, the enforcement of which is the responsibility of
duly constituted authorities. When students violate laws, they may incur penalties pre-scribed
by legal authorities. In such instance, college discipline will be initiated only
when the presence of the student on campus will disrupt the educational process of
the college. However, when a student’s violation of the law also adversely affects the
college’s pursuit of its recognized educational objectives, the college may enforce its
own regulations. When students violate college regulations, they are subject to disci-plinary
action by the college whether or not their conduct violates the law. If a stu-dent’s
behavior simultaneously violates both college regulations and the law, the col-lege
may take disciplinary action independent of that taken by legal authorities.
Student Rights
• All rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution of
the United States and by the state of North Carolina shall not be denied
any student.
• Student performance will be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not
on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
• Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry, and assembly
without restraint or censorship subject to reasonable and non-discriminatory
rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner.
• Students have the right to inquire about and to propose improvements in
policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students
through established student government procedures, campus committees,
and college offices.
• Students and former students have the right to review their official
re c o rds and to request a hearing if they challenge the contents of these re c o rd s .
• No disciplinary sanctions other than temporary removal from class or activity
(only for duration of said activity) may be imposed upon any student without due
p rocess. Due process pro c e d u res are established to guarantee a student accused
of a student code of conduct violation the right to a hearing, a presentation of
c h a rges, evidence for charges, the right to present evidence, the right to have
witnesses on one’s behalf and to hear witnesses on behalf of the accuser(s), the
right to counsel, and the right of appeal.
Student Code of Conduct
The college reserves the right to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment
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for students and staff. Therefore, when, in the judgment of college officials, a student’s
conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the college community, appropriate discipli-nary
action will be taken to restore and protect the sanctity of the community.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with generally accepted
standards of scholarship and morality. The purpose of this code is not to restrict stu-dent
rights but to protect the rights of individuals in their academic pursuits.
• Academic Dishonesty - taking or acquiring possession of any academic
material (test information, research papers, notes, etc.) from a member of
the college staff or student body without permission; receiving or giving
help during tests; submitting papers or reports (that are supposed to be
original work) that are not entirely the student’s own; not giving credit
for others’ work (plagiarism).
• Theft of, misuse of, or damage to college property, or theft of or damage
to property of a member of the college community or a campus visitor on
college premises or at college functions; unauthorized entry upon the
property of the college or into a college facility or a portion thereof which
has been restricted in use and thereby placed off limits; unauthorized
presence in a college facility after closing hours.
• Possession of or use of alcoholic beverages or being in a state of intoxication
on the college campus or at college-sponsored or supervised functions off
campus or in college-owned vehicles. Possession, use or distribution of any
illegal drugs, except as expressly permitted by law. Any influence which may
be attributed to the use of drugs or of alcoholic beverages shall not in any
way limit the responsibility of the individual for the consequences of his/her
actions.
• Lewd or indecent conduct, including public physical or verbal action or
distribution of obscene or libelous written material.
• Mental or physical abuse of any person on college premises or at college-sponsored
or college-supervised functions, including verbal or physical
actions which threaten or endanger the health or safety of any such
persons or which promote hatred or racial prejudice.
• Any act, comment, or behavior which is of a sexually suggestive or
harassing nature and which in any way interferes with a student’s or an
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