Catalog/handbook of Haywood Community College

              2011-12
Catalog & Handbook
185 Freedlander Drive • Clyde, North Carolina 28721
(828) 627-2821 • www.haywood.eduHCC 2011 / 2012 - 2 - www.haywood.edu
About HCC
Haywood Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
SACS information: address: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097;
telephone number 404-679-4501; fax: 404-679-4558; web address: www.sacscoc.org
Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.
Haywood Community College issues this catalog to furnish prospective students and other
interested persons with information about the school and its programs. Announcements contained
herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations to the
College or to the State of North Carolina.
Curriculum offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment, with not all courses listed in this
catalog being offered each term. Course listings may be altered to meet the needs of the individual
program or academic division.
Upon enrolling at Haywood Community College, students are required to abide by the rules, regulations, and
student code of conduct as stated in the most current version of the catalog/handbook, either hardcopy or online.
(See front section of the catalog/handbook.)
For academic purposes, students must meet program requirements of the catalog of the first semester of attendance,
given continued enrollment (fall and spring). If a student drops out a semester (fall or spring), the student follows
the catalog requirements for the program of study in the catalog for the year of re-enrollment. (See back section of
catalog for program requirements.)
This publication is not a contract nor offer to contract. The Board of Trustees, college executive officers, and their
agents reserve the right to change information herein without notice whencircumstances warrant such action. All
charges for tuition and fees are subject to change, as required by the North Carolina General Assembly and the
College’s Board of Trustees.
Haywood Community College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does
not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on sex, age, race, color, national origin,
religion, or handicap. The College supports the protection available to
members of its community under all applicable Federal laws, including Title IV and Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 or the
Public Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246.
Haywood Community College complies with the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001.
This catalog was published online at www.haywood.edu and was also distributed
as part of an electronic viewbook on a cd.
May 2011
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About HCC
Governed by:
HCC Board of Trustees
Supported by:
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
North Carolina Community College System
Haywood County Board of Commissioners
Haywood Community College Foundation, Inc.
Accredited by:
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
North American Wildlife Technology Association
Approved by:
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
North Carolina State Approving Agency (Veterans and Military Education Programs)
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts
North Carolina State Board of Nursing
Member of:
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American Association of Community Colleges
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
American Welding Society (AWS)-Education Institution Member
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Community College Business Officers
Carolina Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
Consortium for Manufacturing Competitiveness
Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Eastern Regional Competency-Based Education Consortium
Higher Education Transfer Alliance
National Association for Developmental Education
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Association of College and University Business Officers
The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers
National Council of Marketing and Public Relations
North Carolina Community College Adult Education Association
North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association
North Carolina Trustees Association of Community Education Institutions, Inc.
North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents
North Carolina Association of Community College Instructional Administrators
North Carolina Association of Coordinators of Veterans Affairs
Public Relations, Information, & Marketing Association of the Carolinas
Service Members Opportunity College
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Transatlantic Technology and Training Alliance
The Wildlife Society
Recognized by:
Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship
Society of American Foresters
In Appreciation:
Industrialist A.L. Freedlander, whose generous gifts made the Haywood Community College campus possible.
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About HCC
Table of Contents
Letter from the President................................................................................5
Academic Calendar........................................................................................6
College Contacts.............................................................................................8
Information About Haywood Community College......................................12
Academic Advisement..................................................................................15
Academic Curriculum Procedures................................................................16
Bookstore......................................................................................................19
Campus Security...........................................................................................20
Career Services ............................................................................................22
Child Care Services......................................................................................22
Consumer Information..................................................................................22
Cooperative Education.................................................................................23
Counseling Services.....................................................................................24
Developmental Education Program..............................................................24
Distance Learning.........................................................................................25
Education and Career Development Office..................................................26
Enrollment Overview...................................................................................26
Financial Aid................................................................................................35
Food Services...............................................................................................41
Haywood Early College High School..........................................................41
Information Technology Services.................................................................41
Job Placement Services................................................................................42
Learning Resource Center (Library)............................................................43
Marketing and Communications..................................................................43
Research and Institutional Effectiveness......................................................43
Student Activities..........................................................................................43
Student Success Services..............................................................................45
Teaching and Learning Center......................................................................45
Testing..........................................................................................................45
Tuition and Institutional Fees.......................................................................46
Career Readiness Certificate.........................................................................48
Continuing and Adult Education..................................................................48
Student Handbook........................................................................................52
Academic Program List................................................................................67
Academic Programs......................................................................................70
Academic Courses......................................................................................152
HCC Board, Faculty and Staff Listing.......................................................219
Map of Campus..........................................................................................227
Index...........................................................................................................228
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About HCC
Each step you take as a Haywood Community College student is an invest-ment
in your future. Whatever your goal or situation, I am sure that you
will find what you need at this friendly, helpful college where everyone
wants you to succeed. More than 300 faculty and staff are focused on you
reaching your education and career goals. I urge you to take advantage of
their assistance and the camaraderie of your fellow students.
For example, you will find many courses of interest and have
opportunities to participate in student activities, clubs, shows, and compe-titions.
When you need information or research materials for a course, the
Learning Resource staff will introduce you to the library. If you have diffi-culty
in a subject, the Teaching and Learning Center will connect you with
a tutor. When you need assistance paying tuition, the Student Financial
Aid office will process your request for aid or a scholarship.
Want your voice to be heard? Become involved in the Student
Government Association (SGA). The SGA president sits on the College
Board of Trustees. Ready to meet future employers? Attend the annual
job fair. Ask your advisor or the Education and Career Services counsel-ors
about signing up for an internship or cooperative education option.
Seeking some quiet time? Pick up a snack at the Sunrise Café and find a
beautiful spot on the college campus, designated as a campus arboretum.
Interested in the environment? Join the sustainability club, use designated
recycling bins, and walk more than you drive on campus. Want to turn
your skills into a business? Visit the Small Business Center for advice and
information on getting started.
Haywood Community College is dedicated to your success. My
colleagues and I depend on you to take meaningful steps in your educa-tional
journey, and you can depend on us to make your journey worth-while.
I wish you much success and look forward to meeting you in the
near future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rose Harrell Johnson
President, Haywood Community College
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About HCC
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2011 Day Date
Fall semester academic advisement and
	 registration for new and continuing students June 7-July 8 (By appointment)
Fall tuition and fee payment period 	 August 1-10
Faculty return Monday August 8
College wide meeting (College closed to students) Monday August 8
8:00am – 12:00pm
Curriculum Planning Day Tuesday August 9
Orientation for new students (9:00am & 4:30pm) Tuesday August 2
Faculty available for advising Thursday August 11
Final Registration (9:00am – 7:00pm) Thursday August 11
Final Registration (9:00am – 4:00pm) Friday August 12
(No New Registrations after Aug. 12)
Instruction begins Monday August 15
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Mon.-Thurs. August 15-18
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10%) Wednesday August 24
Labor Day (All Campus Holiday) Monday September 5
Financial Aid Refund Day (Checks to be mailed to students) Thursday September 22
Mid-semester Monday October 10
Short Semester Instruction Begins Tuesday October 11
Fall Recess Sun.-Tues. October 17-18
Instruction resumes Wednesday October 19
Spring Semester academic advisement and
	 registration for new and continuing students 	 October 26-November 22 (By appointment)
Spring tuition and fee payment period 	 October 26-January 4
Veterans Day (All Campus Holiday) Friday November 11
Last day to withdraw from a course Tuesday November 22
Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes) Wednesday November 23
Thanksgiving holidays (All Campus Holiday) Thurs.-Fri. November 24-25
Instruction resumes Monday November 28
Last day of instruction for all classes Tuesday December 13
Final grades due 48 hours after the final exam is administered
Winter recess (campus closed) December 26, 2011 –January 2, 2012
	
Spring Semester 2012 Day Date
Faculty return Tuesday January 3
College wide meeting (college closed to students) Tuesday January 3
Curriculum Planning Day Wednesday January 4
Orientation for new students (9:00am & 4:30pm) Thursday January 5
Faculty available for advising Thursday January 5
Final Registration (9:00am–7:00pm) Thursday January 5
Final Registration (9:00am–4:00pm) Friday January 6
	
(No New Registrations after Jan. 6)
Instruction begins Monday January 9
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Mon.-Thurs. January 9-12
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (All Campus Holiday) Monday January 16
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10%) Thursday January 19
Financial Aid Refund Day (Financial Aid Refunds Thursday February 16
	
	
	 to be mailed to students)
Mid-semester Monday March 5
Short Semester Instruction Begins Tuesday March 6
Spring Recess Mon.-Sat. March 12-17
Instruction resumes Monday March 19
Last day to apply for graduation in May Friday March 23
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About HCC
Summer & Fall semester academic advisement and
	 registration for new and continuing students April 4-27 (By appointment)
Summer tuition and fee payment period 	 April 4-May 20
Good Friday (All Campus Holiday) Friday April 6
Honors Day Convocation Thursday April 19
		 1-2:30 pm
Last day to withdraw from a course Friday April 20
Last day of instruction Tuesday May 8
Final grades due 48 hours after the final exam is administered
Graduation - 7:00 pm
(Attendance expected of all graduating students) Thurs. & Fri. May 10 & 11
Memorial Day (All Campus Holiday) Monday May 28
Summer Semester 2012 Day Date
Orientation for new students (9am & 5:00 pm) Monday June 4
Final Registration Monday June 4
(No New Registration after June 4)
Instruction Begins Tuesday June 5
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Tues – Thurs June 5-7
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10%) Friday June 8
Fall semester academic advisement and
	 registration for new and continuing students 	 June 6 – July 6
Mid-semester Monday July 2
Independence Day (All Campus Holiday) Wednesday July 4
Instruction Resumes Thursday July 5
Financial Aid Refund Day (Checks to be mailed to students) Thursday July 12
Last day to withdraw from a course Friday July 13
Last Day of Instruction (8 week session) Tuesday July 31
Final grades due 48 hours after the final exam is administered
Fall Semester 2012 Day Date
Fall tuition and fee payment period 	 August 1-10
Faculty Return Wednesday August 8
Campus wide meeting (College closed to students) Wednesday August 8
Curriculum Planning Day Thursday August 9
	 Faculty available for advising Monday August 13
Final registration for fall semester (9 am–7 pm) Monday August 13
Final registration for fall semester (9 am–7 pm) Tuesday August 14
(No New Registration after August 14)
Instruction Begins Wednesday August 15
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About HCC
College Contacts
Academic Advising
• Advanced Technologies
	
Location : Building 3000
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone : (828) 627-4631
E-mail Address : ddeluca@haywood.edu
• Arts & General Education
Location : Building 300
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone : (828) 565-4223
E-mail Address : irogers@haywood.edu
• Business & Entrepreneurship
Location : Building 200
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone: (828) -565-4021
E-mail Address : kbrooks@haywood.edu
• Cosmetic Arts
Location : Building 3200
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone : (828) 627-4642
E-mail Address : dcarver@haywood.edu
• Creative Arts
Location : Building 700
Hours : Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4156
E-mail Address : dcarver@haywood.edu
• Early Childhood
Location : Building 900
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone : (828) 627-4693
E-mail Address : sdavis@haywood.edu
• Health & Human Services
Location : Building 900
Hours : Office hours on door
Telephone : (828) 627-4651
E-mail Address : cleatherwood@haywood.edu
• Natural Resources
Location : Building 300
Hours : Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone: (828)-627-4560
E-mail Address : jcarver@haywood.edu
College Services and Departments
• Academic and Workforce Development
Location : Freedlander Learning Center,
(Building 200, Upper Level)
Hours : Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m. -4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4071
FAX : (828) 565-4074
E-mail Address : rgibson@haywood.edu
Vice President :
Administrative Assistant : Robin Gibson
• Adult Education
Location : Main office, Building 800
Multiple locations on and off campus
(Main Campus in Clyde, Hazelwood, Maggie Valley,
Central Methodist Church in Clyde and Canton)
Adult Education Main Office currently located across the street
from main campus, Rush Road
AE Office Hours : Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4648 (Main office)
FAX : (828) 627-4676
Email : adulted@haywood.edu
Coordinator : Deborah Gaddy
Assistant :
• Bookstore
Location : Student Center
(1500 Bldg. Upper level, back entrance)
Normal operating hours
Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Extended hours during registration are posted online.
Telephone : (828) 565-4127
FAX : (828) 627-4680
Email : Bookstore@haywood.edu
Bookstore Manager : Linda Norris
• Campus Security
Location: 1st Floor, Student Services Bldg
Room 1501
Hours : Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sat. – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Security- Telephone : (828) 627-4514;
Cell phone : (828) 734-5410;
Email : security@haywood.edu
Armed Resource Officers
Phone : (828) 627-4514; Cell phone: (828) 593-8477
Email: aro-deaver@haywood.edu
• Career Services
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
(1500 Bldg)
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4503
Email : careers@haywood.edu
Academic and Career Counselor : Debbie Rowland
Counselor : Angie Uhl-Kalev
Career Development Specialist : Emma Dechant
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About HCC
• Cashier
Location : Student Center
(1500 Bldg. Upper level, back entrance)
Normal Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
	 	 Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4161 , (828) 565-4093
FAX : (828) 565-4169
Email : cashier@haywood.edu
Methods of Payment - Cashier’s Office: Cash, check, Money
Order, credit/Debit Cards
(MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover)
Online - Credit/Debit Cards.
(MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover)
• Child Care Services
Location : Regional Center for the Advancement of Children, in
Building 4000
(Located next to the Student Center)
Hours : Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4187
Email : rwilson@haywood.edu
Director : Rita Wilson
• Continuing Education- (828)-627-4669
Director: Daleen Parton
Email:dparton@haywood.edu
Administrative Assistant: Kathy Lewis
Email: klewis@haywood.edu
Location: Student Center
1500 Bldg. Lower Level
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a. m.-4 p.m.
Telephone: (828) 627-4669
FAX: (828) 565-4102
Adult Education
Location: 1200 Building
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone: (828) 627-4648
FAX: (828) 627-0720
Coordinator of Adult Education: Deborah Gaddy
Email: dgaddy@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828)627-4618
Coordinator of Allied Health Training: Sandy Fischer
Email: sfischer@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 565-4145
Coordinator of Business, Industry & Computer Training:
Milton Whitmire
Email: mwhitmire@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 565-4246
Coordinator of Corporate & Community Education:
Rinda Green
Email: rgreen@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 627-4243
Coordinator of Emergency Services Training:
Tonya Clark
Email: tclark@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 627-4617
Coordinator of Fire Training:
Dee Massey
Email: dmassey@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 565-4247
Coordinator of Human Resource Development:
Rinda Green
Email: rgreen@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 565-4243
Coordinator of Online Learning:
Rose Harrison
Email: rharrison@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 565-4241
Coordinator of Public Safety Training:
Dee Parton
Email: dparton@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 627-4548
Director of Small Business Center:
Sharron Donnahoe
Email: sdonnahoe@haywood.edu
Telephone: (828) 627-4512
• Cooperative Education
Location: Student Success Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg),
upper level, back entrance, Education and Career Development
Office
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4095,
(toll free in NC 1-866-GO-TO-HCC)
Email : edechant@haywood.edu
• Counseling Services
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg),
upper level
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Counselor : Angie Uhl-Kalev (828)-627-4504
	 (General Counseling, Disability Services)
Assistants : (828) 627-4503
E-mail contact: counseling@haywood.edu
• Developmental Education
Location: 300 Building, Room 347
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone: (828) 627-4688
Email contact: mstudenc@haywood.edu
Department Chair: Margaret Studenc
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About HCC
• Distance Learning
Location: 200 Building, Rooms 241/242, 227
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone: (828) 627-4619
Email : dl@haywood.edu
Coordinator: Marlowe Mager
• Education and Car eer Development Office
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
	
(1500 Bldg. Upper level)
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4503
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Email : auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Counselor : Angie Uhl-Kalev - (828)-627-4504
(Testing, Counseling, Disability Counseling, SGA &
	
Student Activities, WorkKeys)
Academic and Career Counselor : Debbie Rowland
	
(Academic Counselor and Career Services)
Career Development Specialist : Emma Dechant
	
• Enrollment Management Office
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
	
(1500 Bldg. Upper level)
	
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4510 or (828) 627-4507
Toll free in NC : 1-866-GO-TO-HCC
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Email : enrollment@haywood.edu
Director of Enrollment Management : Jennifer Herrera
Enrollment Manager : Cheryl Farrell
Enrollment Management Specialist : Sayward Cabe
Enrollment Management Technician : Brianna Willis
• Financial Aid
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
	
(1500 Bldg. Upper level)
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4509 / FAX : (828) 627-4513
Email : mguge@haywood.edu
Director / VA Certifying Official : Misty Guge
FA Specialist / VA : Wendy Patton
FA Specialist : Marty Killian
Students may check the amount of their financial aid and/or total
charges for any given semester by logging into Haywired and
selecting Payment from the Student menu.
• Food Services- Sunrise Café
Location : Freedlander Learning Center
(Building 200, lower level, back entrance)
Hours : Mon.-Fri., 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Sunrise Café is closed between semesters
Telephone : (828) 627-4665
Email : jbrooks@haywood.k12.nc.us
Manager : Janet Brooks
• HCC Foundation
Location : 100 Building
Hours : Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4544
FAX : (828) 627-1218
Email : symyers@haywood.edu
Director: Sherri Myers
Assistant : Erica Vaughn
Scholarship Manager: Laura Ammons
Grant Writer: Kathy Lovedahl
• Haywood Early College High School
Location : 400 Building
Hours : Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4000
FAX : (828) 627-4555
Email : dhipps@haywood.edu
Dean/Principal : Dr. Doris Hipps-Green
Assistant : Lisa Muse
High School Liaison : Jenita Pace
Telephone : (828) 565-4226
Email : jpace@haywood.edu
• High School Pr ograms
Location : Building 400
Hours : Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4000
Liaison for High School Programs : TBA
	
	
(Haywood Early College, Concurrent Enrollment
	
(Huskin’s Bill), Dual Enrollment, and Tech Prep)
Telephone : (828) 627-4503
Hours : M-Th 8-6; F 8-4
Email : TBA
• Information Technology Services
Location: Freedlander Learning Center
(Building 200, Upper Level)
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4020
Executive Director: Annemarie Timmerman
Email: atimmerman@haywood.edu
Administrative Assistant: Renee Javens
	
Email: rjavens@haywood.edu
• Learning Resource Center (Library)
Location: Freedlander Learning Center
(Building 200 Front Entrance)
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Unless otherwise posted)
Telephone: (828) 627-4550
FAX: (828) 627-4553
Email : library@haywood.edu
Online Services : www.haywood.edu
Director: William R. Kinyon
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About HCC
• Marketing and Communications
Location : Frazell Administration Building
(Building 100)
Hours : Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4521
FAX : (828) 627-1218
Email : ddavis@haywood.edu
Director : Debra Davis : ddavis@haywood.edu
	
(828) 627-4521
Marketing & CommunicationsTechnician :
Diana Conard : dconard@haywood.edu
(828) 627-4679
• President’s Office
Location : Frazell Administration Building
(Building 100)
Hours : Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4516
FAX : (828) 627-1218
President : Dr. Rose H. Johnson
Email : rjohnson@haywood.edu
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President :
	
Teresa Starrs : tstarrs@haywood.edu
• Research and Institutional Effectiveness
Location: Frazell Administration Building
(Building 100)
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: (828) 627-4519
Email : research@haywood.edu
Coordinator : Marlowe Mager
Data Manager: Matt Hoyle
• Student Activities
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
(1500 Bldg, Upper level)
Hours : Mon. Wed, Thurs. & Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
	 Tues, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4504
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Email : sga @haywood.edu
Student Activities Advisor/Coordinator :
Angie Uhl-Kalev
• SGA Office
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
(1500 Bldg, Upper level)
Email : sga@haywood.edu
Student Activities (828)-627-4692
	
• Student Success Services
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
(1500 Bldg , Upper level, back entrance)
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4220
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Vice President : Laura B. Leatherwood
Email : lbleatherwood@haywood.edu
Administrative Assistant : Debbie Carpenter
Email : dcarpenter@haywood.edu
• Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
Location : Arts & Sciences, Building 300, Room 339B
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4696
TLC Technician: Francine Popular
fpopular@haywood.edu
TLC Faculty member and Online Information : Susan Roberts
Email : sroberts@haywood.edu
Coordinator: Margaret Studenc
Email : mstudenc@haywood.edu
• Testing
Location : Student Success Services, Student Center
	
(1500 Bldg, Upper level)
Hours : Mon.- Thu 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(Must call for appointment)
Telephone : (828) 627-4504
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Email : auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Counselor : Angie Uhl-Kalev
Assistant : (828) 627-4503
• Tuition Payment
Location : Student Center
(1500 Bldg. Upper level, back entrance,
Business Office)
Normal Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
	 Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4161 , (828) 565-4093
FAX : (828) 565-4169
Email : cashier@haywood.edu
Methods of Payment - Cashier’s Office: Cash, check, Money
Order, Credit/Debit Cards
(MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover)
Online - Credit/Debit Cards.
(MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover)
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About HCC
Information About Haywood Community College
Mission
Approved July 10, 2007
As an open-door community-based institution, Haywood Community College strives to meet the educational and job
training needs of diverse populations with varying backgrounds, goals, interests, abilities, and resources. The College
provides accessible educational, training, entrepreneurial, cultural, and social opportunities that focus on current
trends and foster the development of the individuals and communities it serves. Learners engage in experiential
activities that join the worlds of work and learning and develop problem solving, leadership, critical thinking, and
enterprise abilities.
The College fulfills its mission through the following objectives that provide:
• quality postsecondary and continuing education;
• occupational education that develops and enhances students’ employability and career advancement;
• a two-year course of study, which may serve as the first two years of a baccalaureate program;
• distance learning and flexible program opportunities for learner accessibility;
• academic support to students requiring basic reading, English, and math skills;
• continuing and adult education programs meeting community needs and interests, particularly job training and
retraining, small business development, adult basic skills, cultural enrichment, and personal growth;
• individual counseling, career guidance, and job placement services;
• technological support for all educational programs and services to enhance learners’ abilities to access,
evaluate, organize, and use information from a variety of sources;
and
• collaborative initiatives with K-12, colleges and universities, business, industry, government, and other
organizations to promote lifelong learning and enhance workforce, economic, and community development.
Vision
Advancing our Community through Education
and Leadership
Core Values
• Student Enrichment
• Community Advocacy
• Shared Leadership
• Excellence
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Accreditation and Recognition
Haywood Community College is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to
award associate degrees, diplomas, and c ertificates.
SACS Information: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA
30033-4097; phone: (404)-679-4501; fax: (404)-679-
4558; web address: www.sacscoc.org.
Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the
accreditation status of the institution.
The College meets U.S. Department of Education
standards necessary to qualify students for a variety
of federal financial aid programs for students
including the Pell Grant. Under federal law the
College is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien
students.
College Wide Goals
1. Foster College and External Relationships
Goal 1 Objectives
1. Practice shared leadership
2. Openly communicate on all levels
3. Create opportunities for collaboration
2. Engage Students, Employees and the Community
Goal 2 Objectives
1. Provide programs and services that mirror current and projected social, economic,
academic, and professional expectations
2. Create opportunities for excellence through innovation and the removal of barriers
3. Shape the Future
Goal 3 Objectives
1. Position the college as a regional leader in creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology
2. Practice, teach and collaborate with community partners to model sustainability
Adopted by College Employees in July 2009
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General Competencies
Collaboration
Collaboration is the process of working cooperatively to
achieve the needs of a group or team.
The Student will:
	 • Respect group members’ individual viewpoints and
		 roles.
	 • Develop group ideas, goals, and consensus.
	 • Meet deadlines and goals responsively.
Communication
Communication is the ability to comprehend and
communicate through various forms of media.
The Student will:
	 • Communicate, verbally and nonverbally, in relation to
		 his/her course of study.
	 • Communicate with a diverse audience.
	 • Use appropriate mediums for communication.
	 • Use appropriate grammar, spelling, style, and
	
		 mechanics.
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving
Critical thinking is the process of analyzing and evaluating
issues and ideas, identifying good and bad reasoning, and
constructing creative and sustainable solutions to problems, in
a variety of settings.
The Student will:
	 • Raise vital questions and issues.
	 • Gather and evaluate information from a variety of
		 sources.
	 • Compare and contrast different points of view.
	 • Develop well-reasoned, creative conclusions and
		 solutions.
Governance
Haywood Community College, the only institution of higher
education in Haywood County, is part of the North Carolina
Community College System (NCCCS). The NCCCS, the
third largest community college system in the country, is
made up of 58 institutions across the State serving more than
800,000 students.
The NCCCS is the primary agency for job training, literacy,
and adult education in the State. Committed to quality,
convenient learning opportunities based on individual and
community needs, it provides the State with a well-trained
workforce that meets the needs of employers and helps to
attract new and expanding industry. The System offers a wide
range of accessible, low-cost programs for any adult who
wants to learn.
The State Board of Community Colleges, a 21-member
body appointed by the Governor and General Assembly, has
the authority to adopt and administer all policies, regulations,
and standards it deems necessary to operate the System. At
the local level, each of the colleges operates under a board of
trustees.
The Board is composed of a minimum of twelve citizens
from the service area in which the college is located. The
president or chairman of the student body serves as an ex
officio member. Local board members are appointed for
staggered four-year terms. Four members each are elected
by the local school board and the board of commissioners of
the administrative area of the institution. Four members are
appointed by the Governor. The board of trustees sets local
policy. The local board elects and the State Board approves
selection of each college’s president. The president operates
the college within state policies and policies adopted by the
local trustees. Administrative decisions, such as employment
of faculty members, are made by the president. All personnel
employed at the colleges are employees of the college and not
of the State of North Carolina.
College History
Haywood Community College opened in August 1965 as
Haywood Industrial Education Center with one curriculum
program and 39 students. Today, HCC offers over 50
curricular programs to over 3,300 students. Approximately
4,100 more students attend classes through its continuing
education division, including adult basic education, GED
preparation, occupational courses, and community service
programs.
In 1973 the College was first accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACS COC).
In 1975 the Haywood Community College Foundation was
founded to aid, strengthen, and further the work and service of
Haywood Community College.
The HCC Board of Trustees approved the start of the
campus arboretum in October 1977 and John Palmer was
appointed as the founding director in November.
In 1986, the College opened its Regional High Technology
Center. This was the first advanced technology center of its
kind in the state of North Carolina. It has provided services to
over 50,000 people and over 100 companies. Today, RHTC
serves Western North Carolina by providing high technology
training and by promoting the growth of regional industry.
The 1991 donation of a 320-acre tract of forest land to the
HCC Foundation by Raymond and Bernice Fowler, known
as the Raymond J. Fowler Conservancy and Teaching Forest,
enabled the College to have a teaching forest for its natural
resources program.
The John T. and Catherine R. Beaty Natural Resources
Classroom, a 54-acre tract of forestland donated to the HCC
Foundation by Catherine Beaty in memory of her late husband
John, opened in 2002.
In 2009, HCC acquired a 328 acre tract of land located at
Balsam Gap through a generous gift from the Conservation
Fund. As a natural extension of protected forest land the
Balsam Gap property serves as a teaching environmental
laboratory for HCC’s Natural Resources programs.
Scrapbooks chronicling the complete history of the College
(1965–present) are maintained in the college library.
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Haywood Community College Foundation
Created in 1975, under the North Carolina Non-Profit
Corporation Act, Haywood Community College Foundation
exists to aid, strengthen, and further the work and service of
Haywood Community College (HCC). It assists the college to
secure the necessary and timely financial support unavailable
through its traditional public funding source.
In order to fulfill its mission, the HCC Foundation engages
in friend-raising and fund-raising activities to secure
contributions from individuals and organizations. The HCC
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization through which tax
deductible gifts may be made to benefit HCC. Contributions
to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided by state and
federal laws.
Every gift to the Foundation, no matter how large or small,
is gratefully accepted and deeply appreciated, because each
gift represents the donor’s expressed goodwill toward the
college. Gifts are used in many ways including the following:
• Scholarships
• Work study programs
• Special needs students
• Student experiential learning opportunities
• Student transportation
• Mini-grants for staff & faculty
• Staff and faculty professional
• College promotions and marketing
	
	
development
• Technology enhancements
• And many more . . .
Giving to the Foundation is an investment that contributes
to the success of students. For additional information about
making a gift to HCC Foundation, contact HCC Foundation,
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721; telephone (828)
627-4544.
Regional High Technology Center
The Regional High Technology Center, founded in 1986
by Joseph H. Nanney, President of Haywood Community
College, 1977 - 1989, is nationally recognized as an advanced
technology center. The first of its kind in North Carolina, the
Center was an early adopter of technologies such as lasers,
robotics, and rapid prototyping.
The Center:
• Delivers hands-on Associate Degree level technology
programs.
• Serves as a regional educational facility with meeting
space, computer labs, and technical support.
	 • Is a strong partner in regional economic
	
	 	 development with Advantage West, the Haywood
Economic Development Commission and the
	
	 Haywood Chamber of Commerce.
Academic Advisement
Certificate, Diploma and Degree Seeking Students
All curriculum students declaring a major in certificate,
diploma, or associate degree programs are assigned an
academic advisor. Students in a declared major are required
to obtain advisor approval of courses before registering.
Registration/advisement periods are posted in the academic
calendar. All returning students should register early and pay
or complete financial aid during this period so as to stay on
schedule to graduate.
Advisors are the college’s legal agent for overseeing
the academic progress of curriculum students. In order to
graduate on time, students must complete the designated
courses at the time of year they are offered. Advisors maintain
a file for each student with their academic progress. Students
who do not know their assigned advisor should call the
academic department secretary or Student Success Services.
To access information online, students must have their
Colleague (CIS) ID number to develop a login and password.
Students are assigned a CIS ID number upon applying. It is
sent to students in their acceptance letter. Students may also
get their ID number from their advisor or Student Success
Services. Student ID badges must be worn at all times.
Non-Degree Seeking Students or Continuing Education
Students : Non-degree seeking and continuing education
students should go to the Student Center for one-stop
advisement, admissions, registration, payment, and books.
Technical Standards for Programs of Study
Please check with the academic advisor prior to
enrolling to review specific technical standards based on job
requirements for the program of study. HCC reserves the
right to implement technical standards to protect the safety
and health of all students and any clients/patients served in
clinics, labs, and shops, and further, to prepare students for
employment in the program of study.
If a student believes that he or she cannot meet one or
more of the technical standards without accommodations or
modifications, the college must determine, on an individual
basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or
modifications can be reasonably made.
Haywood Community College is committed to providing
equal educational opportunities for students with documented
disabilities. The college complies with Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 which stipulate that no student shall
be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a
handicap.” Disabilities covered by law include, but are not
limited to, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, and
hearing, sight or mobility impairments.
Students with a disability are encouraged to disclose their
disability to the ADA Counselor. Reasonable accommodations
can be provided after the submission of appropriate
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documentation. Please contact the ADA Counselor in Student
Success Services for more information, call (828) 627-4504.
Academic Curriculum Procedures
Academic Forgiveness: Academic progress is an important
part of any student’s academic record. Academic forgiveness
will ensure that a student is not penalized for course work
and grades earned in a different life stage.
A student who wishes to receive academic forgiveness
must make the request in writing to the Director of
Enrollment Management. The student must meet the
following requirements:
1. Have been absent from HCC for three years. The
	 three years begins at the ending date of the last
semester grades were recorded.
	2. Be currently enrolled at HCC.
	3. Have successfully completed 12 semester hours
upon return.
	4. Have a current GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The Director of Enrollment Management is responsible for
reviewing the request and making appropriate changes to
the academic transcript. All courses and grades are reflected
on the transcript, but courses with grades of “D”, “F”, and
“WF” are excluded from the cumulative GPA. A student may
request academic forgiveness only once.
Academic Honesty: Students have the responsibility
for conducting themselves in such a manner to avoid any
suspicion that they are improperly giving or receiving aid on
any assignment or examination. Such academic dishonesty
not only includes cheating but also plagiarism (taking
another’s ideas and/or words and presenting them as if they
were your own). Cutting and pasting from the Internet into a
paper without proper documentation is considered plagiarism
and is easily identified with technology tools. The HCC
faculty strongly encourages students to submit work that
meets the highest ethical standards.
In cases of suspected academic dishonesty, faculty will
present a “charge form” to the Executive Director of Student
Success Services and submit any evidence of academic
dishonesty for further investigation and recommendation for
appropriate action. Upon reviewing the case, the Executive
Director of Student Success Services may impose one or
more of the following sanctions:
1. Academic probation; and/or
2. Reduction of credit or grade for the assignment
or the course.
3. Suspension or expulsion from the College.
See the Student Code of Conduct for more information.
Attendance: Regularity of attendance is necessary for
students to derive maximum benefit from a course and to
maintain a satisfactory academic record. Students should
confer with their instructors before anticipated absences or
immediately after unavoidable absences. Assigned work must
be made up at the discretion of the instructor. Students absent
from classes due to participation in college-sponsored groups
may make up tests, quizzes, and other missed assignments
in a reasonable time without grade penalty. Ultimately, each
student bears the responsibility to be aware of, and to comply
with, attendance and punctuality requirements.
Each instructional division may have an attendance policy
for that division, subject to the approval of the Vice President
of Academic and Workforce Development, that allows
for tardiness and fewer absences if division faculty so
determine. It is the responsibility of division faculty to ensure
that students are made aware of the minimum attendance
regulations for courses offered in that division. In any
event, faculty members should state the specific attendance
requirements for their course in their plan or syllabus and
provide that in writing to students at the beginning of the
semester.
• Atendance in an On-Site Course: Students registered in
an on-site course are expected to be in regular attendance
beginning with the first scheduled class session. Faculty
report to the Financial Aid Office students registered for a
course but who do not attend any classes before the 10%
census date, as “No Show” students. This impacts any
financial aid awards (per federal guidelines).
Students who do not attend at least one class in a course
on or before the 10% census date forfeit their registration
in the course as well as tuition paid for the course. They
will have a grade of “NS” recorded for the course. Their
reinstatement will be made only under the most unusual
circumstances. Reinstatement requires the recommendation
of their instructor, the consent of the division chair, and the
approval of the Vice President of Academic and Workforce
Development.
Students who miss fifteen percent (15%) or more of the
total possible time for a course for any reason, before the
“Last day to withdraw from a course” as set forth in the
Academic Calendar, will receive a grade of “W” for the
course provided they officially withdraw from the course by
completing a Registration Change Notice form. Students’
who do not officially withdraw from the course will receive a
“WF” for the course. Students who withdraw after the “Last
day to withdraw from a course” will receive a “WF” for the
course and that grade will be counted in the student’s GPA.
Students have the right to appeal any grades given due to lack
of attendance.
Faculty members are responsible for administering the
attendance rules for their respective courses, for excusing
absences, for determining how missed work should be made
up, and for assessing grade penalties. An instructor may drop
a student from a course whenever the instructor concludes
that a student’s class attendance or punctuality endangers the
student’s success or places other students at risk.
• Atendance in an On-Line Course: Students registered
in an online course must complete at least one assignment
in the course before the 10% census date. To complete
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this assignment, students should follow the guidelines for
logging-on as set forth on the HCC Distance Learning
website. To access the website, go to www.haywood.
edu, select Distance Learning, and then follow the login
instructions. Faculty report to the Financial Aid Office
students registered for a course, but who do not complete
this assignment before the 10% census date as “No Show”
students. This impacts any financial aid awards (per federal
guidelines).
Students who fail to complete this assignment before the
10% census date forfeit their registration in the online course
as well as tuition paid for the course and they receive a grade
of “NS” for it. As in the case of a traditional course, their
reinstatement will be made only under the most unusual
circumstances. Reinstatement requires the recommendation
of the instructor of the course, the consent of the division
chair, and the approval of the Vice President of Academic
and Workforce Development Services.
Students who fall behind in an online course and have
not completed fifteen percent (15%) or more of the total
assignments and other required activities for a course, on
or before the “Last day to withdraw from a course” as set
forth in the Academic Calendar, will receive a grade of “W”
for the course provided they officially withdraw from the
course by completing a Registration Change Notice form or
by contacting the instructor. Students who do not officially
withdraw from the course will receive a “WF” for the course.
Students who withdraw after the “Last day to withdraw from
a course” will receive a “WF” for the course and that grade
will be counted in the student’s GPA. Students have the right
to appeal any grades given due to lack of attendance.
• Atendance in Other Courses: Students enrolled in a
telecourse, hybrid course (a combination of on-line and
traditional course), practicum, internship co-op, or any other
curriculum course, are to regularly participate. Refer to the
instructor of the course and the course syllabus for specific
details. In any event, the “No Show” rules and the 10%
census date rules apply for all courses offered by the College,
although they have to be made to fit the circumstances of the
specific course.
• Class Absence for Religious Observance: Students may be
excused from class two days during the academic year for
observance of religious events. Students missing class may
make up class work for such absences provided the following
criteria are met:
1. Students must notify instructors of classes to be
missed and the Vice President of Academic and
Workforce Development in writing two weeks before
the absence is to occur. Written request should include
student contact information, course(s) to be missed,
date(s) of absence and name of religious observance.
2. Students must contact their instructor at least one
week in advance of the absence to arrange for make up
of missed work.
Course Substitution: Under extenuating circumstances,
course substitutions may be approved to fulfill graduation
requirements provided the substitution is appropriate to the
student’s program and a comparable course(s) is offered.
Extenuating circumstances may include academic and/or
physical limitations, unresolved scheduling conflicts, or if a
course is no longer offered. Requests for course substitution
must be approved by the division chairperson and the Vice
President of Academic and Workforce Development. If
course substitution is granted, the Director of Enrollment
Management is notified with the Course Substitution Form.
For Veterans purposes, no more than two course substitutions
per program may be granted without approval from the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Grades: At the end of each term, faculty members are
responsible for reporting grades for each course to the
Enrollment Management Office. Students can access their
unofficial transcripts and grades on-line by logging into
Haywired (go to www.haywood.edu).
Grading System: Grades are given with the following
significance:
Grade Significance
Quality Points
A Outstanding 4
B Above Average 3
C Average 2
D Poor 1
F Fail 0
I Incomplete
(not computed in GPA, see section on Incomplete Grades)
AU Audit 0
(not computed in GPA)
W Official Withdrawal 0
(not computed in GPA)
WF Withdrawal Failing 0
(computed in GPA)
CE Credit by Exam 0
(not computed in GPA)
NS Never Attended Class 0
(not computed in GPA)
P Satisfactory Completion of course 0
	 given on pass/fail option
(not computed in GPA)
CT Continuation-student must register and pay
fees next semester (for developmental courses
only; students cannot earn a letter grade of D, F
or WF in a developmental course). If a student
attends classes until the end of the semester but
is not successful (making an A, B, or C), the
student will receive a letter grade of CT; if the
student withdraws or stops attending prior to the
end of the semester, the student will receive a
letter grade of ‘W’. 0
NR Not Reported by Instructor 0
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	 (not computed in GPA)
Note: Grades earned in Developmental courses are not
computed in the student’s GPA.
• Computing A Grade Point Average: Haywood
Community College reports grades in letter and grade
point average. The total number of quality points earned
for each course is computed by multiplying the number
of credit hours per course by the quality point value of
the grade earned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). The grade
point average (GPA) is then computed by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of
credit hours taken. For example :
ENG 111 A (4) x3 12
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MAT 115 B (3) x4 12
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CHM 151 C (2) x4 8
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HOR 152 D (1) x1 1
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PSY 150 B (3) x3 9
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Total 15 42
42 earned points divided by 15 credit
	
hours equals 2.8 GPA
____________________________________________
Grade Corrections: Grades for completed work may not
be changed after they have been reported to the Enrollment
Management Office unless it is discovered that an error
has been made. The faculty member must report the error
immediately using a Change of Grade Request form.
Graduation Requirements & Procedures: In order to
graduate with a diploma, certificate, or degree, students must
meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Complete the course requirements of a College
approved certificate, diploma, or associate degree
program with a minimum 2.00 grade point average
for the courses within the prescribed curriculum. The
approved certificate, diploma, or associate degree
program defines the graduate’s major.
2. Be recommended by the chairperson of the division.
3. Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
4. Complete an Application for Graduation (this must be
on file at least 45 days before instruction ends during the
semester in which a student plans to graduate).
5. Submit completed Application for Graduation (signed
by Advisor & Division Chair) to HCC’s Bookstore. Pay
the current fee for the diploma and any other graduation
expenses.
6. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25% of
their semester credit hours of coursework at Haywood
Community College before becoming eligible for
graduation.
• Graduation Program: Graduation exercises are held
at the end of the spring semester for all students who are
candidates for degrees, diplomas or certificates. The student’s
presence at graduation is expected. Students should make an
application for graduation at the beginning of the semester in
which the student plans to graduate. Formal completion of all
coursework, as certified by the academic division, earns the
student the right to have his or her name on the graduation
program. Payment for the diploma entitles the student to
receive the diploma either at the ceremony or at any such
time the student contacts the Enrollment Management Office
after the ceremony. Participation in the formal ceremony
requires that the student first meet the above requirements,
obtain academic regalia (available in the bookstore), and
notify the Enrollment Management Office of his/her plans to
participate no less than ten working days prior to graduation.
Formal program format and procedure deemed necessary for
conducting a suitable program will be up to the discretion of
Haywood Community College.
• Graduation with Honors: The College designates students
receiving an associate degree or diploma with a 3.50 and
above cumulative grade point average as honor graduates as
follows: Cum Laude (with praise), 3.50-3.69; Magna Cum
Laude (with high praise), 3.70- 3.89; Summa Cum Laude,
(with highest praise), 3.90-4.00. During their final semester,
the Director of Enrollment Management will rank the
candidates for associate’s degrees or diplomas according to
their program cumulative grade point ratio for the previous
semesters of work. Each cumulative GPA shall be rounded to
three decimal places. Recognition of honor graduates is by a
designation in the graduation program, by an announcement
at the calling of their name during the ceremony, and in the
privilege of wearing a white cord signifying this tribute.
• Graduation Marshals: Each year academic divisions
select outstanding freshmen to serve as graduation marshals.
The selection criteria are primarily, but not limited to, grade
point average. Graduation marshals assist with the graduation
ceremony each spring and are recognized in the graduation
program.
Orientation: All new students declaring a major in an
academic program of study (certificate, diploma, or associate
degree) are required to participate in an orientation session.
Distance Learners may meet this requirement online (www.
haywood.edu). Additional new student information is also
available online.
The orientation program is designed to provide the student
with an overview of the College, services provided, College
life, student activities, the Student Code of Conduct, and
academic procedures and information. Orientation is held
prior to the first day of each class of each registration period,
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during the first week of class for those who register late,
or online in the fall and spring. Materials are provided for
reference and information.
The catalog and student handbook (now combined)
provides information for all students in all programs of the
college. Note the dates posted for new student orientation in
the academic calendar: during the late registration period for
fall, spring, and summer, and once after classes have begun
each semester. Distance learning students may complete
orientation online at www.haywood.edu. Please call Student
Success Services for more information, (828) 627-4500.
Each curriculum student is assigned an advisor who assists
the student in planning a schedule to meet their educational
needs and advises them concerning any problem that
may arise. Students are encouraged to visit their advisors
periodically during the semester and are required to meet with
their advisors during advisement/registration periods.
Scholastic Requirements:
Dean’s List : Students shall be placed on the Dean’s List if
they are currently enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and
have obtained a current semester grade point average (GPA)
of 3.50 or above, with no grade of NS, W, WF, CE, I, or AU
making up the 12 credit hours.
Academic Probation: Any student who has a cumulative
grade point average of less than 2.00 shall be placed on
academic probation. A letter stating the student’s academic
probation status will be mailed at the end of the semester.
Students on probation status must always be aware that a 2.00
GPA in their academic program is necessary for graduation.
It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of their
academic status and to raise their active grade point in their
current program to the required 2.00 GPA necessary for
graduation. Veterans and eligible dependents will not receive
educational benefits for more than two consecutive semesters
while on academic probation for their current curriculum.
The following conditions must be adhered to by students
placed on academic probation:
1. Students will be required to develop, in cooperation with
their academic adviser, a plan of corrective action. Both
the student and the academic adviser must sign this plan.
2. Students must present a signed plan of corrective
action form to the Director of Enrollment Management
when they register. (STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC
PROBATION ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REGISTER
UNTIL SEMESTER GRADES ARE POSTED.)
Those students who earn a minimum 2.00 GPA on courses
taken during their probation semester will continue to be on
academic probation. Students will be removed from academic
probation and considered to be in good standing when their
cumulative GPA reaches or exceeds 2.00.
Academic Suspension: Students enrolled in any semester
on academic probation will be required to earn a minimum
GPA of 2.00 for the probation semester to avoid academic
suspension. Students who do not earn a 2.00 GPA or greater
during their probation semester will be required to meet
with a counselor in Student Success Services division before
registering for another semester. During this conference,
the counselor and student, in consultation with the student’s
academic adviser and/or division chairperson, will determine
that one of the following actions is required:
1. Continue with normal academic load.
2. Reduce academic load.
3. Either “1” or “2” and participate in academic
assistance in the form of tutoring available at the
Teaching and Learning Center, repeating courses
	
with deficient grades, or other appropriate resources.
4. Enroll in developmental or preparatory courses
of study.
5. Transfer to another program of study.
6. Academic suspension of one semester.
Subsequent suspensions could result in the student not being
readmitted again.
Right to Appeal Probation or Suspension: Students have
the right to appeal a decision made regarding their academic
status as a result of their being placed on academic probation
or suspension. In such cases, students may appeal as outlined
in section VII (Student Grievance Procedure) of the Student’s
Rights, Responsibilities, and Judicial Procedures Policy.
Contact the Executive Director of Student Success Services
for assistance.
Student Academic Appeal Procedure: Students who feel
that they have been treated unjustly by a faculty member in
any matter pertaining to their academic work shall appeal first
to the faculty member. If necessary, an appeal in writing shall
be addressed to the chairperson of the department in which
the faculty member teaches.
If after appealing to the instructor and department
chairperson, a student remains dissatisfied or believes
suitable action has not taken place, the student may appeal
the decision in writing to the Vice President of Academic
and Workforce Development and then to the President of the
College.
Bookstore
The College Bookstore is located on the upper level of the
Student Center (back entrance) and operates both day and
evening. The hours vary depending upon the demand at
certain times throughout the semester but are always posted
outside the bookstore entrance. Bookstore hours are extended
during registration and are published each semester with
registration information and posted online. In addition to
textbooks, the College bookstore provides supplemental
course supplies needed by students, as well as snacks,
wearing apparel, cards, and other items.
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Quick Tips
• Save your receipt for all exchanges or refunds
• Return books/supplies in the same condition
purchased
• Do not write or mark in any book until you are
certain you will use it
• Label or mark your books
• Defective books will be replaced
Book Refunds in Store/On-line: Books purchased at the
beginning of a semester may be returned within fifteen
(15) calendar days from the first day of the fall and spring
semester; seven (7) days summer semester or abbreviated
semesters. Students must have receipts and book(s) must
be in same condition as purchased. A refund for distance
learning students is the same as above. Students will pay
shipping unless the refund is due to an error on our part.
Book Buy Back: Books are bought back by the bookstore
during final exam week of each semester. Dates are posted.
The value of the book(s) is determined by condition and
demand. Books bought for re-sale on our campus have more
value than those bought for wholesalers. No workbooks are
bought back. The Bookstore also buys for wholesalers year
round except during registration.
Purchase of Books in Store or On-Line: Students need
to be registered before purchasing textbooks. Books can be
purchased with MasterCard, Visa, cash, check, financial aid
or sponsorships. There is a time-frame set for using financial
aid and sponsorships.
Class Rings & Graduation Announcements, Nursing
Pins & Diploma Frames: Class rings can now be ordered
online at www.herfjones.com/college/haywood. Students
are eligible to order a ring when they have completed 35
semester hours credit in an associate degree program, or 19
semester hours in a diploma program.
Campus Security
Haywood Community College Campus Security
Department’s mission is to provide the safest educational
environment possible for all faculty, staff, students, and
visitors at all HCC locations. Security officers are trained
professionals certified by the State of North Carolina Private
Protective Service under N.C.G.S. 74C. Officers have the
responsibility to enforce all college rules, regulations, and
safety policies and work closely with local law enforcement
to enforce state and federal laws.
Emergency Call Boxes: Haywood Community College
has placed security phones (solar powered phones in blue
boxes mounted on poles) in the following locations:
200 Building parking lot
Upper parking lot behind the Student Center near the steps
	leading to Cosmetology
Violations: Campus Security Officers issue tickets for the
following violations ($5.00 fine for each offense): (Violations
are not limited to these infractions.)
Occupying more than one parking space
Failure to display current decal
Parking in lane of traffic
Blocking building entrances
Obstructing sidewalk
Double parking
Parking in restricted lot or zone
Parking in reserved space
Parking on grass
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Parking against flow of traffic
Protruding into lane of traffic
Parking in visitor or handicapped space
Reckless driving
Blocking loading zone
Driving in excess of posted speed limits
Parking on shoulder or road
Registration for courses or release of transcripts will be
blocked until tickets have been paid.
Parking lots are designated by signs and individual spaces are
color coded:
White outlined spaces = students & employees
Yellow outlined spaces = faculty
Handicapped spaces are marked with D.O.T. approved signs
and are enforced by law enforcement as well as Haywood
Community College Security. A handicapped parking
violation issued by law enforcement can cost up to $250.00
and requires a court appearance.
Access to Haywood Community College facilities is open
to students and the general public Monday-Friday 6:00
a.m. until midnight; Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and
Sunday on an as needed basis as approved by the President.
Supervision by College employees is required for student
access to College facilities during normal operating hours.
While on college premises, all persons are expected and
required to obey all federal, state, and local laws and
ordinances, as well as College procedures governing
appropriate conduct as determined by the College. Persons
in violation of the above will be subject to any action deemed
appropriate by the responsible authority.
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About HCC
HCC employees and students participating in off-campus
(college sponsored) activities need to report criminal
incidents to the local law enforcement agency having
jurisdiction, and inform Campus Security as soon as possible
after the incident. Any violations of the HCC Student Code
of Conduct must also be reported.
Known and suspected violations of federal and state laws
and other emergencies should be reported to Campus
Security for action. Campus Security supports the Executive
Director of Student Success Services in the enforcement
and investigation of violations of the HCC Student Code
of Conduct. Please review this code in the catalog. Upon
enrolling at HCC, students agree to abide by the HCC
Student Code of Conduct.
Haywood Community College strongly supports state
and federal laws concerning sexual assault and sexual
harassment. Any violation or complaint should be made
immediately to Campus Security or to the Executive
Director of Student Success Services. Victims are entitled
to all services of HCC and available county services. These
instructions are posted on bulletin boards across campus.
Crime statistics are gathered from Campus Security logs and
incident documentation and reported annually in this section,
Registered Sex Offenders: Recent developments in
legislation and disclosure of public information regarding
sex offenders require that the college inform you of potential
threats.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires institutions of
higher education to issue a statement advising the campus
community where law enforcement agency information
provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may
be obtained.
The following web site is the North Carolina Sex Offender
& Public Protection Registry: http://sbi.jus.state.nc.us/
DOJHAHT/SOR/Default.htm
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has set up
a searchable web site with information on all registered sex
offenders in this state. This site may be accessed from any
campus computer. The site is located at www.doc.state.nc.us/
offenders/.
As required by the Campus Security Act, the following
statistics are provided for your information.
Crime Statistics
Offense Reported 2007 2008 2009
Murder 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 1 1 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arrests or referrals initiated for the following;
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Weapons Possession 0 0 0
The following are offenses reported at off campus locations
near or adjacent to HCC, to include the jurisdiction of the
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office.
Offense Reported 2007 2008 2009
Murder 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arrests or referrals initiated for the following;
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Weapons Violations 0 1 0
Annual Campus Security Report
1. The Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety
pursuant to Public Law 668.46 is available on the
HCC Website : www.haywood.edu
2. Each currently enrolled student is made aware of this
information through notice provided at the time of
application. Each prospective student is made aware
of this information at the time of inquiry. The notice
includes the following information:
a. Brief summary of the report
b. Website where report is found : www.haywood.
edu
c. Upon request, individuals may request a paper
copy at the HCC Campus Security Office in
Building 1500.
3. Anyone who requests information about employment
at the College receives information about the
availability of this report in an individual notice.
Daily Crime Log
1. The most recent 60 day crime log is available for
public inspection during normal business hours.
2. Any portion of the crime log older than 60 days may
be available within 2 business days upon request for
public inspection.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information pursuant to Public
Law 101-226 is
1. Found in the Handbook section of this catalog,
beginning on page 57.
2. Is shared with students at orientation, a required
event for all new students declaring a major, either
face to face or online, and in the catalog/handbook
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given to each student.
3. Provided to current students upon registration (found
on the back of paper registration forms.)
Campus Tour (Individual Tours
or Group Tours)
The best way to learn about a place is to see it for yourself.
Come Check Us Out! Haywood Community College
encourages prospective students and parents to come explore
our campus and talk with our staff and faculty. Campus
tours are given upon request; however, we suggest that you
schedule a specific time for a campus tour so we can provide
you with the most opportunities possible.
To schedule a campus tour:
• Call Education & Career Development Services
(ECDS) at (828) 627-4503 or toll free within North
Carolina at 1-866-GO-TO-HCC
• Email : prospects.tour@haywood.edu. Fill out our
online visit request form at www.haywood.edu/
visiting_campus
Campus tours, which are walking tours, generally take about
90 minutes. Tours begin in the Student Success Services
division, and you will need to park behind the 1500 building
and meet with an Education & Career Development Services
(ECDS) counselor.
Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Fridays
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. However, if you would like to schedule
an appointment and a campus tour, please contact ECDS at
(828)-627-4503 or complete our online request form. Please
wear comfortable shoes and we welcome parents to attend.
After you submit the campus visit online request form, we
will email you a confirmation of your visit and a link to our
campus map, directions/parking information to the college or
if you prefer, we can mail you this information.
Group Campus Tours
High school guidance counselors or teachers: Please let us
know if you have a group of 10 or more students that would
like to visit the campus, contact (828)-627-4503 or complete
our online request form. We prefer to have advanced notice
for group tours so that we notify the appropriate faculty/staff.
After you submit the campus tour online request form, we
will email you a confirmation of your visit and a link to our
campus map, directions/parking information to the college or
if you prefer, we can mail you this information.
Visit the Campus Fr om Your Home
We recommend a personal campus tour, but distance may be
a factor and you may not be able to visit our campus. Check
us out through our DVD to see our campus and the academic
programs. You may request a DVD by filling out our online
information request form.
Career Services
Career Counseling
Career Inventory
Myers Briggs Type Inventory
WorkKeys CRC (Career Readiness Certification)
Bridges, and Career Scope, Career Key Assessments
HCC provides free career planning services through the office
of Career Services located in Student Success Services. These
services are designed to assist students who are undecided
about career plans. The center offers a variety of resources to
assist individuals who are at any stage of the career planning
process. Career counseling and various assessment tools
in both print and computerized formats are used to help
individuals explore personal interests, abilities, personalities
and work values in evaluating appropriate career choices.
Further information is available with regard to labor market
information and job search skills.
Counselors are available both by appointment or walk-ins
are encouraged to call the office prior to visiting the office to
ensure that a counselor will be available.
Child Care Services
Child care services are available on campus to students,
employees, and the general public. Call the Regional Center
for the Advancement of Children at (828)-565-4187 for
information on availability and cost. HCC may be able to help
students pay for child care services. Contact the Financial Aid
Office for more information.
Consumer Information
Prospective and currently enrolled students receive a direct
individual notice (via U.S. mail, campus mail or directly
to an e-mail address) about the availability of consumer
information. The notice is sufficiently detailed to allow
students to understand the nature of the disclosures and make
an informed decision whether to request the full reports. All
of this information is available on the HCC Website www.
haywood.edu.
In summary, consumer information is provided in at least
one of the following methods:
1. This publication (catalog/handbook, hardcopy and
posted online at www.haywood.edu); which serves
as a notice of information to potential and current
students as each student receives a copy of this
publication.
2. Information is sent (either by US Mail, campus
mail, or email address) individually to all potential
students, currently enrolled students and current
employees.
3. Handouts are distributed at student orientation and
faculty/staff meetings.
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For current students the following information is
provided :
Availability of
1. Information on financial assistance available to
students enrolled in the school (catalog/handbook
hardcopy or our website). (Student Success Services,
Student Center)
2. Information on the school (catalog/handbook
hardcopy or our website). (Student Success Services,
Student Center)
3. Institution’s completion or graduation rate, and if
applicable it’s transfer out rate by July 1 of each year
is available upon request to Research Office.
4. Information about Student’s Rights under FERPA
(catalog/handbook hardcopy or our website).
(Student Success Services, Student Center)
5. Annual Campus Security Report (Jeanne Clery
Disclosure Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics) as of October 1 of each year
(Campus Security Office). A summary is provided
in this catalog/handbook under Campus Security
Section.
For potential employees, direct individual notice is provided
upon inquiry about the annual campus security report.
Current employees receive this information annually per
email.
Performance Measures
In response to a special provision of the NC General
Assembly, 23 NCAC 2E.0205(b), the State Board of
Community Colleges approved, in 1999, twelve performance
measures and standards to enhance accountability in North
Carolina community colleges. In the 2007 Session, the North
Carolina General Assembly approved modifications to the
North Carolina Performance Measures as adopted by the
State Board of Community Colleges on March 6, 2007. As
a result, the number of performance measures was reduced
to eight (8). The results for 2008-2009, as shown in the NC
Community College System’s 2010 Critical Success Factors
are listed here:
Measure Standard System Average HCC
Progress of Basic
Skills Students 75% 84% 81%
Passing Rates on
Licensure/Certifica-tion
Exams
80%
(aggregate) 86% 86%
Performance of
College Transfer
Students 83% 85% 78%
Passing Rates in De-velopmental
courses 75% 80% 84%
Success Rate of
Developmental
students in college-level
courses 80% 87% 85%
Student satisfaction
of Completer and
non completer 90% 96% 96%
Curriculum Student
Retention, gradua-tion
& transfer 65% 72% 68%
Business/Industry
Satisfaction w/
services provided 90% 94% 93%
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education at HCC is a structured educational
program designed to help students clarify, test and validate
career goals through work experience. Its purpose is to
successfully place students with employers to encourage
professional growth and allow development of job skills
directly related to and coordinated with their chosen field of
study.
Program Outcomes:
Students perform tasks related to their academic or
	
		 career goals.
Students gain knowledge and experience from skilled
	
	 mentors.
Students receive academic credit for their work
	
		 experience.
Students provide definable benefits to employers.
Students improve employability skills, i.e. in resume
	
	 writing, job interviews, personal appearance.
Student Outcomes:
Academic: ability to integrate classroom theory with
workplace practice, technical knowledge through use of state-of-
the-art equipment, clarity about academic goals, academic
motivation
Professional: workplace competencies, understanding
of workplace culture, responsible work habits, clarity
about career goals, professional network, after graduation
employment opportunities.
Personal: lifelong learning skills, job readiness, maturity,
determination of strengths & weaknesses, earnings to defray
college expenses.
Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is available as a technical
elective in most curriculum programs offered at HCC.
Students will receive academic credit, and often times pay, as
well as work experience in their field of study. Students must
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have a GPA at HCC of 2.0 or higher and have accomplished
at least 9 hours of core credits toward graduation.
Students should meet with the Co-Op Coordinator before
registering for a Co-Op course. Students registered for
Co-Op courses must attend the Co-Op Orientation at the
beginning of each semester, or complete the orientation
session online. Students must complete goals and objectives
in the Co-Op Handbook with their employer prior to the 10%
point of the semester and turn it in to the Co-Op Coordinator
or the student will be dropped from the class. Students must
complete and turn in the Co-Op Handbook with academic
advisor and employer signatures by the last day of instruction
in order to receive credit and a grade for the course.
Students may enroll in the following Co-Op Courses as
recommended by their academic advisor:
COE 111 10 contact hours weekly and 1 semester
		 credit hour
COE 112 20 contact hours weekly and 2 semester
		 credit hours
COE 113 30 contact hours weekly and 3 semester
		 credit hours
COE 121 10 contact hours weekly and 1 semester
		 credit hour
The Co-Op program provides an excellent opportunity
for students to not only gain valuable experience in their
chosen career, but possibly receive a post graduation job
offer from their Co-Op employer. Contact the Education and
Career Development Specialist or Emma Dechant for more
information in the Education and Career Development Office
in the Student Center at (828) 627-4500. or edechant@
haywood.edu.
Counseling Services
General Counseling: Confidential counseling services are
provided to all students on an on-going basis. Counseling
services are available to assist students with academic and
personal counseling to support their learning experiences.
These services include study skills and habits, test-taking
tips, test anxiety management, stress management, goal
setting, time management, and adjusting to college. With
student permission, confidential referral services are used to
meet personal needs such as alcohol/substance abuse, family
violence, and health problems. A counselor is available by
appointment and on a drop in basis.
Disability Services: Services for students with disabilities
are available at Haywood Community College through the
Counseling Office. The college complies with Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 which stipulate that no student shall
be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a
disability.” Disabilities covered by law include, but are not
limited to, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities,
and hearing, sight or mobility impairments.
Services for qualified students are designed to provide
support for and access to the same educational experience
available to other students. Students with disabilities are
expected to meet the same academic standards as other
students. The disability support counselor offers numerous
services to assist students in reaching their academic goals.
Assistance may include counseling, tutorial services, assistive
technology, interpreters, extended time for testing and testing
in a separate setting.
Disclosure of a disability must be initiated by the student,
as noted on all HCC course syllabi. At the college level, it is
also the student’s responsibility to contact the counselor and
provide required documentation. Recent professional medical/
psychological documentation from a qualified professional
specifying the disability and recommended accommodations
is required. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
counselor prior to each semester to discuss/review required
accommodations. Students are responsible for submitting
the Accommodations Request Form and discussing his/her
accommodations with each of his/her instructors.
Most accommodations require a minimum of two weeks
notice to implement. Some can take longer, therefore students
should contact the counselor as soon as possible.
All information is kept strictly confidential with the
exceptions required by law which include disclosure of
current child abuse/neglect or a resolute decision to commit
suicide or harm others.
Developmental Education
Mission Statement: Developmental Education provides
academic instruction, support, and resources -- in biology,
chemistry, English, math, and reading-- to prepare students
for success in college-level curriculum courses.
Developmental Education: Developmental Education is
a multi-faceted academic support system for students; the
intent is to generate student success in key academic arenas
and to prepare students for future success in college-level
courses. The program works to achieve student success
through four approaches. 1) In developmental-level courses
in English, math, reading, biology, and chemistry, students
garner the basic skills they need to begin curriculum courses
at Haywood Community College. At the time of application,
students take a placement test (Accuplacer) to determine
if developmental courses are required before enrollment in
college-level biology, chemistry, English, and math. (See
Admissions Procedure for Curriculum Credit Programs for
more details.) As determined by the student’s scores, each
student is placed in the appropriate course or courses. 2)
In addition to course offerings, Developmental Education
provides academic support through laboratory offerings
in grammar, writing, math, and science. These labs, in
conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC),
are staffed by students and on a volunteer basis by faculty
and provide assistance for students with academic need.
3) Besides courses and labs, Developmental Education
also provides resources for both students and faculty.
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Supplemental resource materials are available for students in
the Teaching and Learning Center and on the college website.
Resource materials are also available for faculty in the on-site
Developmental Education library, a collection of books and
other resources, as well as online through the Developmental
Education website. 4) The fourth approach to achieving
student success is providing additional instruction to students
and professional development for faculty. For students,
Developmental Education (cooperatively with the TLC)
provides workshops in grammar, math, and study skills to
increase student potential for success. For faculty, workshops
on teaching methods provide additional resources to take
back to the classroom.
Haywood Community College provides the following
developmental courses (see Course Descriptions for further
details on these courses.):
BIO 094 Concepts of Human Biology, CHM 090 Chemistry
Concepts, ENG 080 Writing Foundations, ENG 090
Composition Strategies, RED 090 Improved College
Reading, MAT 060 Essential Mathematics, MAT 070
Introductory Algebra, and MAT 080 Intermediate Algebra.
Distance Learning
Haywood Community College strives to offer educational
opportunities to students who require flexible schedules.
HCC offers a variety of certificate, diploma and degree
programs through distance learning (DL). Distance learning
allows students who cannot come to campus regularly
to complete their courses through online delivery. The
HCC distance learning program provides students with
structured access to, and interaction with faculty members
via telecommunications which allows students to set their
own schedule and work independently. Students acquire
information through viewing, listening, reading, thinking,
writing activities and interacting with other distance
students. Students demonstrate synthesis and application by
completing a variety of assignments and projects.
HCC also offers courses that are taught primarily online
but that require some time on campus--usually to complete
lab work. These courses are referred to as hybrid courses.
Additionally, some courses are offered through video cassette
or television (telecourses) and some courses are offered
through teleconferencing using the Video Conference Room
(room 221). Students register for DL courses and receive the
same course credit for DL courses as traditional courses.
The Distance Learning Office provides students and faculty
with technical assistance for online, hybrid courses, and
teleconferencing. The DL Office seeks to ensure high quality
distance courses by providing Help Desk services to students,
by continually assessing the quality of distance courses, and
by providing distance learning training and related services to
faculty. Students should contact the DL Office for support in
the use of Moodle. Questions pertaining to a specific course
should be addressed to the course instructor, but students
may also contact the DL Office if they are unable to reach an
online instructor or have other questions.
Access to Online Services for Distance Learners and
Other Students
Haywood Community College online services for distance
learning students or other students who cannot meet face to
face are provided through the HCC Web site: www.haywood.
edu. This Web site is referenced under each section of the
academic and student support services listed in the catalog:
“Online Services: www.haywood.edu.”
The following options are provided under current and
potential students link from the home page of HCC’s Web
site listed above. In addition, once a student is admitted,
they have access to HCC’s Haywired portal (link from the
HCC Web site Home Page), providing access to information
online, such as grades, schedules, unofficial transcripts, etc.
A step by step process on how to access services online is
provided on each of the Web sites listed below. All services
are offered online:
Academic Advisement
www.haywood.edu/academic_advising
Academic Counseling
www.haywood.edu/academic_counseling
Career Services
www.haywood.edu/about/career_services
Cooperative Education
www.haywood.edu/cooperative_education
Counseling (Personal, Special Needs)
www.haywood.edu/counseling_and_disability_services
Developmental Education
www.haywood.edu/about/developmental_education
Distance Learning
www.haywood.edu/for/distance_learning
www.haywood.edu/about/distance_learning_enrollment
Education and Career Development
www.haywood.edu/education_and_career_development
Enrollment Management/Admissions/Registration/
Records
www.haywood.edu/about/enrollment_management
Financial Aid
www.haywood.edu/about/financial_aid
Job Placement
www.haywood.edu/about/job_placement
Programs of Study
www.haywood.edu/programs_of_study
Teaching and Learning Center/Tutoring
www.haywood.edu/teaching_and_learning_center
Testing: Placement Testing; Certification Testing
www.haywood.edu/about/testing
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About HCC
Education and Career
Development Office
Counselors can advise students on any of the following
services:
Academic Counseling for enrollment into
	
		 curriculum, continuing education, or
adult education programs
Career Counseling
Counseling (general, personal, and special
	 needs/ADA)
Cooperative Education
Job Placement
Residency Counseling
Student Activities
Student Government Association
Testing (placement testing, certification testing,
	 and WorkKeys)
Enrollment Overview
Online registration is available for continuing students
by logging into Haywired.
Haywood Community College operates under the open
door policy established by the North Carolina Community
College System. Haywood Community College is committed
to the equality of educational opportunities and does not
discriminate against applicants based on race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, age, disability, affiliation or belief.
Any person who is at least 18 years of age and a high
school graduate or the equivalent, may be accepted by the
College. The College reserves the right to refuse admission
to any applicant during any period of time that a student is
suspended or expelled from another college or educational
entity due to non-academic disciplinary reasons.
High school students may also enroll in selected courses in
accordance with the policies and procedures adopted by the
State of North Carolina General Assembly, the State Board
of Community Colleges, and the State Board of Education:
(a) students in grades 9 – 12 through Concurrent Enrollment
(Huskin’s Bill), (b) students age 16 years or older through
Dual Enrollment, (c) students in grades 9 – 13 through
Haywood Early College, or (d) intellectually gifted and
mature students under 16 years of age.
By applying for admission, applicants agree to observe all
rules and regulations, policies and procedures of Haywood
Community College and the HCC Student Code of Conduct.
All documentation submitted by applicants must be accurate
to the best of their knowledge. Inaccurate and/or misleading
information may be grounds for denial of admission/
enrollment or dismissal.
Admission to the College does not guarantee immediate
acceptance to the curriculum program desired by the
applicant. Admission to certain programs may have additional
specific entrance requirements. Students may have to
complete Basic Skills or developmental level courses before
being accepted into their desired academic curriculum
program.
The Director of Enrollment Management administers all
admissions requirements and enforces all college admission
policies, and procedures.
Enrollment Procedure for Continuing Education (Non-credit)
Programs
• Complete a Continuing Education Enrollment Form
available in Student Success Services in the Student
Center.
• Submit the form to Enrollment Management staff to
complete the registration process.
• Pay tuition, institutional fees, and purchase books in the
Student Center.
Enrollment Procedure for Curriculum Credit Programs
Diploma and Associate Degree Programs (Degree-seeking
Curriculum Students)
• Submit a completed application for enrollment form,
written or on-line to the Enrollment Management Office.
The on-line application for enrollment is available at
www.haywood.edu.
• Send an official high school transcript or official GED
scores from a regionally accredited institution to the
Enrollment Management Office (by mail or electronic
transfer for current NC high school students). These
transcripts must include the date the diploma was
awarded, the type of diploma, and have the official
seal of the school. It must be mailed or electronically
transferred from the issuing school or agency. Current
applicants who are high school seniors should submit
a transcript showing work through the end of the first
semester of the senior year. A final official transcript
must then be submitted upon high school graduation and
before enrollment to be fully accepted. If the original
copy is written in a language other than English, then a
certified copy of an English translation and evaluation
is required. The College does not provide translation
services for these applicants; therefore, applicants may
contact the World Education Services (International
Academic Credential Evaluation) website at www.wes.
org for information.
• Complete the Haywood Community College placement
test (Accuplacer) to determine if developmental courses
are required before enrollment into college level math
or English. The Accuplacer Test is administered by the
College and is a Computerized Placement Test (CPT).
(See Testing section for more details). If you place into
developmental English or math, these courses should be
completed during the first two semesters of enrollment if
at all possible. If a student places below the “cut score”
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on a placement test in reading, he/she must complete
training in the College’s Basic Skills Program before
entering a diploma or an associate degree program.
OR Placement testing requirements may be waived in
ONE of the following ways:
• Test scores may be transferred from other accredited
colleges: Accuplacer, Compass and Asset (See Testing
section for more details),
• Reflect scores of 500 or higher on each section (Critical
Reading and Math) of the SAT,
• Reflect a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT,
• Submit official transcripts reflecting successful
completion of college-level English or mathematics/
algebra credits with a grade of “C” or better on each.
Additional Enrollment Requirements:
• A pre-requisite placement test is required before
enrollment in BIO 163, BIO 168, and CHM 151.
• A departmental interview is required for the following
programs: Cosmetology, Therapeutic Massage, and
Professional Crafts-Clay, Fiber, Jewelry, and Wood.
• Additional admission requirements for Nursing
applicants are listed in the Academic Program of Study.
Transfer Credit: Students seeking transfer credit must
complete Haywood Community College’s general admissions
requirements, and submit official transcripts to the
Enrollment Management Office. Post-secondary institutions
must be regionally accredited and transcript(s) must bear the
official seal of the institution. Academic department chairs
must approve all courses transferred and send approval to the
Director of Enrollment Management prior to the end of the
first semester of enrollment.
Change of Major (Program of Study): Currently enrolled
students desiring to change their major should first contact
their faculty advisor. Formal change must be cleared through
the Director of Enrollment Management by completing a
Change of Curriculum Application. In addition, veterans must
also be approved for change through the Veteran’s Office in
Student Success Services and/or the Veteran’s Administration.
A new academic advisor will be assigned for the new major.
Enrollment Procedure for Certificate Programs: Submit
a completed Application for Enrollment form, written or
on-line to the Enrollment Management Office. The on-line
application for enrollment is available at www.haywood.edu.
Students who change from certificate programs to diploma
or associate degree programs must complete the additional
requirements for admission to those programs (listed under
admission requirements for diploma and associate degree
programs). A departmental interview is required for the
following certificate programs: Esthetics Technology and
Manicuring/Nail Technology.
Enrollment as a Non-Degree Seeking Curriculum
	
Student
• Submit a completed Application for Enrollment form,
written or on-line to the Enrollment Management Office.
The on-line application for enrollment is available at
www.haywood.edu.
• Placement testing or a waiver is required before enrolling
in English or math courses.
• Prerequisites must be met before enrolling in those
courses requiring pre-requisites.
• If transfer credits or placement scores will be used to
waive the HCC placement test or a pre-requisite, official
transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
must be received before registering for the course (our
operating system will block registration).
Non-degree seeking students are those students who enroll
in one or more courses but do not desire to graduate from
one of the established curricula. The student may register
for any course which is open to all students and does not
require a prerequisite. However, if you plan to register for a
course that requires a prerequisite course, you must submit
an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution
showing completion of this requirement with a grade of “C”
or better prior to registering. An applicant who plans to enroll
in mathematics and/or English courses must satisfactorily
complete the College placement test requirement as for
degree or diploma programs. Please check our current
catalog to review the prerequisite(s). Students may not
register for courses in a program that has a waiting list or
restricted admission (such as nursing).
Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial
aid or veterans benefits nor are they permitted to earn any
degree, diploma, or certificate awarded by the college.
Students seeking to change to a degree-seeking status must
complete a Change of Curriculum form for enrollment and
follow the admission procedure for the diploma, associate
degree, or certificate.
Enrollment of High School Students
(non-degree seeking)
The College provides opportunities for high school students
to get a head start with their college education by enrolling
in courses through the following programs: Haywood Early
College, Intellectually Gifted and Mature Program, or the
Advanced College Track Programs (Dual Enrollment,
Concurrent Enrollment, and Tech Prep). Enrollment in
identified courses are available to students enrolled in public
and private schools (including home schools) through
articulation agreements between the school system and HCC,
and approved by the North Carolina Community College
System Office. Students may secure additional information
about enrolling in these programs at the College web-site:
www.haywood.edu. Students must submit a completed
Application for Enrollment form, hardcopy or on-line, to the
Enrollment Management Office. The on-line application for
enrollment is available at www.haywood.edu.
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• Concurrent Enrollment Program (Huskin’s Bill
Courses): Haywood Community College offers high
school students college enrollment opportunities under the
concurrent enrollment program (legislated by the Huskin’s
Bill and stated in NC Community College System (NCCCS)
Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0305). High school
students attending public or non-public high schools may
enroll in approved courses through articulation agreements
between the school systems and HCC and approved by the
North Carolina Community College System. HCC offers
college level courses at the high schools in Haywood County
and on-campus courses through the Concurrent Enrollment
Program. These courses are open only to high school
students, unless the course is on campus and is identified as
“open” to all students. Those students who make a grade of
“D” or higher on these courses will receive college credit
at HCC. Students must make a grade of “C” or higher to
transfer the course to another higher education institution.
• Students must complete an HCC admissions/registration
combined form.
• Students are eligible to enroll as early as the ninth grade.
• Selection of students is made by the Haywood County
Public Schools or other secondary education institution.
• Students may not enroll in any traditional course with
the following prefix: ACA, ANT, ARA, ART, ASL, CHI,
COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG, FRE, GEO, GER, HIS,
HUM, ITA, JPN, LAT, MUS, PED, PHI, POL, POR,
PSY, REL, RUS, SOC and SPA.
• Students may advanced technical and vocational courses
not available in the LEA.
• Students may not enroll in developmental courses
(course numbered below 100, indicating pre-college
level).
• Students must obtain a student ID in the bookstore if
taking courses on the HCC campus.
The cost for tuition and fees is waived for students
concurrently enrolled per the NC General Statutes and
NCCCS Administrative Code. Textbooks are furnished
by the secondary school system.
• Dual Enrollment Program: High school students are
permitted to enroll in college level courses for enrichment
and college credit through the dual enrollment program at
HCC as legislated by the NC General Assembly and as stated
in the NCCCS Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0305.
To be enrolled as a dual enrollment student, the following
provisions must be met:
• Submit an HCC application for enrollment, with the
parent or legal guardian’s signature if the student is
under the age of 18 years old.
• The student must complete a dual enrollment form
that must be signed by the high school principal and
the college’s designee. The dual enrollment form is
available in the Enrollment Management Office or on-line
at www.haywood.edu.
• In order to ensure that information can flow as needed
between the student’s high school, parents or legal
guardians, and the appropriate College personnel, it
is necessary for the student to obtain the signatures
required on the dual enrollment form.
• The student must be at least 16 years of age before
classes begin, enrolled at least one-half time (three
high school courses or the equivalent) at his or her high
school, and be making appropriate progress toward
high school graduation as determined by his or her high
school principal.
• Before enrolling in a college level math course, a student
must meet ONE of the following requirements:
• Complete the arithmetic and algebra sections of the
placement test (Accuplacer) with acceptable scores or
• Provide official SAT scores of 500 or higher
mathematics section or
• Provide official ACT composite score of 21 or higher.
• Students must successfully complete any prerequisite
requirements for course(s) as required before enrolling in
courses.
• Students may not enroll in any traditional course with
the following prefix: ACA, ANT, ARA, ART, ASL, CHI,
COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG, FRE, GEO, GER, HIS,
HUM, ITA, JPN, LAT, MUS, PED, PHI, POL, POR,
PSY, REL, RUS, SOC and SPA.
• Students may not enroll in developmental courses (course
numbered below 100, indicating pre-college level).
• Tuition is waived for dual enrollment students; however,
students must purchase their own textbooks and supplies.
• Students must obtain a student ID in the bookstore.
Financial Assistance Information: Included in this catalog/
handbook or contact Financial Aid Office located in Student
Center
Graduation Rate and Transfer Out Rate: Upon request to
the Research Office (Frazell Administration Building 100),
students may receive information regarding the graduation
rate of students for the college or by student major. These data
are part of the North Carolina Community College Critical
Success Factors produced annually for each college.
Student Right to Know (FERPA): The Student Right-To-
Know Act of 1990 requires HCC to produce and make readily
available, upon request, to enrolled and prospective students
the graduation rate or persistence rates of selected groups
of students. Information may be obtained in the Enrollment
Management Office, Student Center upper level or online at
www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html. The
telephone number is 627-4507.
See page 56 of catalog/handbook on Students Rights and
Responsibilities.
Haywood Early College High School: Haywood Early
College High School is an autonomous public high school
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located on the campus of HCC. Haywood Early College
High School enrolls students in grades 9 through 13 as
non-degree seeking students according to GS 115C-
238.50 (e): Cooperative innovative high school programs
may include the creation of a school within a school,
a technical high school, or a high school or technical
center located on the campus of a college or university;
and NCCCS Administrative Code for enrolling students
through cooperative high school programs (Huskin’s Bill
and Dual Enrollment as stated previously). Ninth and tenth
grade students take college courses in a similar format as
concurrent enrollment (Huskin’s Bill courses) and eleventh,
twelfth, thirteenth grade students take courses through a
similar format as dual enrollment. Haywood Early College
High School students are eligible to take additional courses
through waivers/exemptions approved by HCC, HCC Board
of Trustees, Haywood County Schools, Haywood County
Board of Education, the NC State Board of Education and the
North Carolina Community College System Office.
• Applications are available through Haywood County
Schools Central Office and Haywood Early College
High School Principal/Dean’s Office.
• Selection of students is made by the Haywood County
Public Schools according to the guidelines and criteria of
the Early College High School Grant and the Governor’s
Learn and Earn Program/New Schools Project.
• Home Schooled Students: Home-schooled students
are considered for enrollment on the same basis as North
Carolina public school students. Documentation must also be
provided to show that the home school is registered with the
appropriate state agency. An official transcript from the home
school must include the following criteria:
• Name of the home school and address
• Name of the principal
• Name of the student
• Student’s social security number (optional) and birth
date
• Curriculum and courses taken each year with grades and
a grade point average
• Cumulative grade point average for total progress
• Diploma awarded with graduation date
• Notarized seal and official signature
• Intellectually Gifted and Mature Program: Intellectually
gifted and mature students may enroll at HCC, according
to NC General Statute 115D-1.1 adopted during the 2001
session of the North Carolina General Assembly and re-instated
in the 2005 session. GS 115D-1.1 states:
(a) Notwithstanding, a student under the age of 16 may
enroll in a community college if the following conditions
are met
(1) The president of the community college or the
president’s designee finds, based on criteria
established by the State Board of Community
Colleges, that the student is intellectually gifted
and that the student has the maturity to justify
admission to the community college, and
(2) One of the following persons approves the
student’s enrolled in a community college:
a. The local board of education, or the board’s
designee, for the local school administrative
unit in which the student is domiciled or is
enrolled.
b. The administrator, or the 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.
e. The administrator of the college or university
where the student is enrolled.
(b) The State Board of Community Colleges, in
consultation with the Department of Public Instruction,
shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Please see the Enrollment Management Office for a list of
approved tests and documentation requirements.
• Learn and Earn Online: High school students are
permitted to enroll in college level courses for enrichment
and college credit through the learn and earn program at HCC
as legislated by the NC General Assembly and as stated in
the NCCCS Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0305. To
be enrolled in the learn and earn program, the student must
be enrolled in one or more courses in which the instruction
delivery is totally online. To be enrolled as a learn and earn
student, the following provisions must be met:
• Submit an HCC application for enrollment, with the
parent or legal guardian’s signature if the student is under
the age of 18 years old.
• Course delivery must be completely online to qualify as
a learn and earn course.
• The student must complete a dual enrollment form that
must be signed by the high school principal and the
college’s designee. The dual enrollment form is available
in the Enrollment Management Office or on-line at
www.haywood.edu.
• In order to ensure that information can flow as needed
between the student’s high school, parents or legal
guardians, and the appropriate College personnel, it
is necessary for the student to obtain the signatures
required on the dual enrollment form.
• Before enrolling in a college level math or English
course, a student must meet ONE of the following
requirements:
• Complete the arithmetic and algebra sections of the
placement test (Accuplacer) with acceptable scores or
• Provide official SAT scores of 500 or higher on the
appropriate section-reading and/or mathematics
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section or
• Provide official ACT composite score of 21 or higher.
• Students must successfully complete any prerequisite
requirements for course(s) as required before enrolling in
courses.
• Students may not enroll in developmental courses (course
numbered below 100, indicating pre-college level).
• Tuition is waived for learn and earn students; textbooks
are purchased by the secondary school system.
• Students must obtain a student ID in the bookstore.
• Tech Prep High School Transfer Credit: The College Tech
Prep Program is a high school course of study that is designed
to provide students, ninth grade through twelfth grade,
with a more technically oriented educational background
leading from high school graduation to a certificate, diploma,
associate degree at a technical or community college.
Haywood Community College has agreed to award course
credit to state-wide high school graduates for successful
completion of designated and approved courses at the high
schools through formal articulation agreement with NC State
Board of Education, and the NC State Board of Community
Colleges.
Students must score a designated minimum score (per the
articulation agreement) on the high school standardized
VoCATS assessment and receive a grade of “B” or better in
the high school course. In order to receive articulated credit,
students must enroll at the community college within two
years of their high school graduation date. To receive credit
for tech prep courses, students must submit a high school
transcript or other official documentation with the tech prep
courses identified the VoCATS score, and the grade for the
course.
Provisional Admission: An applicant may be provisionally
accepted into the college and permitted to register prior to
completion of all admissions requirements. Students who are
admitted on a provisional basis must complete all admission
requirements within the first semester of attendance. Students
who receive provisional acceptance do not qualify for
veteran’s benefits or financial aid.
Re-enrollment of Curriculum Students
Returning students who are eligible for readmission and who
have not been enrolled at HCC within the last 12 months must
submit a new Application for Enrollment form and update
residency classification if needed prior to registration. You
may obtain the Application for Enrollment form from Student
Success Services in the Student Center or on-line at www.
haywood.edu. The student is required to meet the curriculum
requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
Students who have been placed on academic or disciplinary
suspension must fulfill the terms of their suspension before
being considered for readmission. Students on disciplinary
suspension must also submit a letter to the Executive Director
of Student Success Services requesting readmission.
The College reserves the right to deny readmission to
a former student, including a student who has unsettled
financial obligations at the college or who has not complied
with previous disciplinary requirements. All of the student’s
debts to the College must be paid in full before registering for
courses.
Residency: Enrollment of Out-of-State Students
Residency status of all applicants must be determined for
the purpose of tuition assessment. Out-of-state students are
admitted under the same admissions requirements as residents
of North Carolina, but are required to pay out-of-state tuition
except for courses classified as self-supporting curriculum
courses (offered in the summer) or continuing education
courses. Under North Carolina law, a person may qualify as a
resident for tuition purposes in North Carolina; thereby being
eligible for in-state tuition. Copies of this law are available
for review in the Enrollment Management Office and may be
examined upon request.
When a North Carolina employer (other than armed
services) pays tuition for an employee to attend a community
college and when the employee works at a North Carolina
business location, the employer shall be charged the in-state
tuition rate. Applicants are responsible for submission of
necessary residence forms and supporting documentation
from employers as required by North Carolina General
Statutes. Forms are available in the Enrollment Management
Office.
The NC General Statute 116-143.1 requires that, “To
qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have
established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina
and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months
immediately prior to his/her classification as a resident.” NC
General Statue 116-143.1 also sets forth statutory definitions,
rules, and special provisions for determining residency status
for tuition purposes.
To be eligible for classification as a North Carolina resident
for tuition purposes, a person must establish that his/her
presence in the state currently is, and during the requisite
12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining
a bona fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere
temporary residence for purposes of enrollment in an
institution of higher education.
Under NC General Statutes, an alien admitted to the United
States for permanent residence or possessing a permanent
resident status is subject to the same consideration as a
citizen. A person holding a student visa cannot be classified as
a resident for tuition purposes.
Regulations concerning classification for tuition purposes are
set forth in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education
Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student
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Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. A copy of this
manual is available for review in the Enrollment Management
Office.
The Director of Enrollment Management will review the
application, make a determination as to the individual’s
residency/non residency status, and then will advise the
individual in writing of the decision.
• Residency Ruling Appeal Procedure : In the event an
individual disagrees with the Enrollment Management’s
ruling on residency status, the ruling may be appealed to the
College Residency Committee, which has been established
by the college. The appeal must be made in writing within ten
days to the Executive Director of Student Success Services.
• Enrollment of International Students: Currently,
Haywood Community College does not issue the I-20
necessary for international students with F-1 Visas. If
demand increases, approval for enrollment of international
students with F-1 Visas could be re-instated. Other visas for
short term enrollment may be considered on an individual
basis. Information and/or questions should be directed to the
Director of Enrollment Management.
• Enrollment of Undocumented Students: An
undocumented immigrant may apply and enroll in curriculum
courses at Haywood Community College if he/she has
attended and graduated from a United States public high
school, private high school, or home school that operates
in compliance with State or local law. An undocumented
immigrant shall not be considered a North Carolina resident
for tuition purposes. All undocumented immigrants admitted
under this rule must be charged out of state tuition whether or
not they reside in North Carolina. Students lawfully present
in the United States shall have priority over an undocumented
immigrant in any class or program of study when capacity
limitations exist. Refer to the NC Administrative Code 23
NCAC 02C.0301.
An undocumented immigrant should take into account
that federal law prohibits states from granting professional
licenses to undocumented immigrants. (i.e. Cosmetic Arts
programs, Nursing, etc.)
An undocumented immigrant may take college level
courses as part of Huskins agreements as a qualifying
high school student, or Adult and Continuing Education
programs such as Basic Skills, GED, Adult High School or
Occupational Extension classes. (Per CC08-114 Numbered
Memo from NC Community College System Office.)
Transcripts
If transcripts cannot be obtained due to extenuating
circumstances (loss by fire, school no longer exists, etc.) then
documentation of all efforts made by the student and a letter
of explanation regarding the circumstances must be submitted
to the Director of Enrollment Management. Faxed copies of
transcripts are not considered to be the official transcripts.
Registration and Withdrawal
Registration : All students are required to officially
register during the dates designated as such by the Academic
Calendar. All current students should set up an appointment
with their advisor to register during the mid-semester
advisement/registration period.
No course credit may be granted or attendance to class
permitted for any course in which the student is not properly
registered. Registration procedures are as follows:
Degree-seeking students (certificate, diploma, associate
degree)
• Contact the Enrollment Management Office
	 to complete admissions requirements.
• Meet with a faculty advisor to select courses.
• Submit schedule of classes for computer entry.
• Pay fees with the Business Office. (online payment
	
	 option available)
• Purchase required books at the campus bookstore.
• Acquire a student ID and, if needed, a parking
	
		 sticker at the campus bookstore.
• Online registration is available for continuing
	 students following advisement session by logging
	
		 into Haywired.
Non-degree seeking students & Continuing Education
students
• Go to the “One Stop Shop” in Student Success Services
in the Student Center and complete the procedure for
enrollment.
All students must be officially registered by the date stated
in the Academic Calendar. Exceptions to this policy will be
considered only when the student provides documentation
of emergency circumstances (such as written doctor’s order,
etc.) to the instructor of the course, then to the department
chair and final approval from the Vice President of Academic
and Workforce Development or Executive Director of
Continuing Education. In all cases, the college reserves
the right to refuse registration to any student beyond the
published registration dates. In addition, the college may
withhold the privilege of registering for the following
reasons: unpaid fees, overdue loans, overdue library books, or
incomplete admissions records.
The most important day of the semester is the first day
and the most important week is the first week. Critical
information is covered during this time and should not be
missed. Student Attendance is recorded from the first day of
class. Late registration (occurring after classes have already
begun) does not excuse a student from attendance or work in
their course(s).
Students not attending class prior to the 10% point of the
class will be reported as a “No Show” therefore forfeiting
their registration and tuition for the course. (No refund after
the 10% point). Financial aid will be canceled.
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Adding and Dropping Courses : Students may drop or add
courses during published dates set forth in the Academic
Calendar as published in this catalog. Students must,
however, confer with their faculty advisor before making
any changes. During the Drop/Add period, previously
registered students needing to change courses due to lack
of prerequisite or other advising issue will be excused from
prior absence in the new course.
During the Drop/Add Period : Courses can be added
only during the Drop/Add period set forth in the Academic
Calendar. Courses that are officially dropped through t