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2010/2011 Catalog and Student Handbook 2 Coastal Bend College Catalog 2010-2011 2010-11 Schedule Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Faculty Resumes Work ........................................ August 23 Administrative Offi ces Open ................................January 5 Registration ..................................................... August 23-25 Faculty Resumes Work .......................................January 10 Classes Begin ....................................................... August 26 Registration .....................................................January 10-13 Last Day for schedule changes....................... September 2 Martin Luther King Holiday .................................January 17 Labor Day Holiday ............................................September 6 Classes Begin ......................................................January 18 Last Day to Apply for December Graduation ......October 1 Last Day for schedule changes..........................January 24 Midterm Grades for Dual Credit .........................October 14 Last Day to Apply for May Graduation ............ February 12 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” 12 noonNovember 12 Midterm Grades for Dual Credit ............................ March 10 Thanksgiving Holiday ........................... November 24,25,26 Spring Break ......................................................March 14-18 Last Day for Day & Evening Classes ............... December 8 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” 12 noon ......April 15 Final Exams......................................... December 9,10,13,14 Spring Holiday ...................................................April 22, 25 All Grades Due in Registrar’s Offi ce 12 noon December 15 Last Day for Day and Evening Classes ......................May 5 Administration, Staff Christmas Leave (begins 5 p.m.) ...... Finals for Day and Evening Classes ......................May 9-12 December 17 All Grades Due in Registrar’s Offi ce 12 noon ..........May 13 Annual Commencement ............................................May 13 Summer 2011 Summer Session I 9-Week and 12-Week Summer Semester Registration .................................................... May 31-June 2 Registration .................................................... May 31-June 2 Classes Begin ............................................................ June 6 Classes Begin ............................................................. June 6 Last Day for schedule changes................................. June 7 Last Day to Add Courses ...........................................June 7 Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation ............June 15 Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation ............June 15 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” 12 noon ...... June 23 Last Day to Drop 9 Week Classes with a “W” 12 noon July Independence Day Holiday .........................................July 4 14 Last Day of Classes......................................................July 6 Last Day to Drop 12 Week Classes with a “W” 12 noonJuly Final Exams...................................................................July 7 28 Grades Due in Registrar’s Offi ce 12 noon ...............July 11 Last Day of Classes for 9 Week Session ..................July 27 Final Exams for 9 Week Classes ...............................July 28 Grades Due in Registrar’s Office 12 noon (9 week) August Summer Session II 1 Registration ...................................................................July 7 Last Day of Classes for 12 Week Session .......... August 16 Classes Begin .............................................................July 11 Final Exams for 12 Week Classes ......................August 17 Last Day for course schedule changes ....................July 12 Grades Due in Registrar’s Office 12 noon (12 week)August Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” 12 noon ........July 28 18 Last Day of Classes.............................................. August 16 Final Exams........................................................... August 17 Subject to Changes Grades Due in Registrar’s Offi ce 12 noon ......... August 18 Coastal Bend College hereby reserves and retains the right to amend, alter, change, delete, or modify any of the provi- sions of this publication at any time and from time to time, without notice, in any manner that the Administration or the Board of Trustees of Coastal Bend College deems to be in the best interest of Coastal Bend College. General Information 4 Coastal Bend College Catalog 2010-2011 General Information Coastal Bend College Catalog Where to Write or Call This is a working copy of the 2010-2011 catalog, subject to change without notice. This catalog describes programs and activities of Coastal Bend College (CBC). It is not an offer to make a contract. The administration and faculty of CBC believe college programs in this catalog are effec- Alice Campus tive and valuable, and provide knowledge and skills in keeping with the subject matter of 704 Coyote Trail each program. The results of programs offered, however, are dependent on the commit- Alice, Texas 78332 ment of each student, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. (361) 664-2981 Therefore, except as specifi cally stated herein, CBC makes no representation or contract 1-866-891-2981 that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specifi c achievement, employ- ment or qualifi cation for employment, admission to a baccalaureate degree program, or licensing for a particular profession or occupation. Beeville Campus 3800 Charco Road It is sometimes necessary to change programs offered. The college retains rights to ter- Beeville, Texas 78102 minate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, class (361) 358-2838 schedules, teacher assignments, this catalog, and other aspects of its programs without prior notice. 1-866-722-2838 CBC Lott-Canada Facility Accreditation and Standing 900 W. Corpus Christi St., Hwy 59 West Coastal Bend College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern As- Beeville, Texas 78102 sociation of Colleges and Schools [1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, (361) 362-2633 Telephone Number (404) 679-4501] to award associate degrees. CBC is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Kingsville Campus CBC is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Its buildings, facili- 1814 S. Brahma Blvd. ties, equipment, library, and faculty are excellent. Kingsville, Texas 78363 (361) 592-1615 For questions concerning accreditation, contact: 1-866-262-1615 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane Pleasanton Campus Decatur, GA 30033-4097 1411 Bensdale Road Phone: (404) 679-4501 Fax: (404) 679-4558 Pleasanton, Texas 78064 (830) 569-4222 Student Insurance 1-866-361-4222 Students not covered by their parent's medical insurance may purchase a student health plan. Applications for insurance coverage may be obtained from the campus business offi ce. Residents are encouraged to purchase their own insurance coverage. CBC does not provide insurance coverage. www.coastalbend.edu CBC, its governing board, administration and employees, do not assume any legal liabil- ity for personal injury or loss or damage to personal property of housing residents, their family, friends, or guests which occur on CBC property. Approved by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. www.coastalbend.edu 5 Table of Contents Other Placement Examinations .......................................................................35 General Information ....................3-16 Testing .............................................................................................................36 2010-2011 Schedule ..........................................................................................2 Other Tests ......................................................................................................36 Accreditation and Standing ................................................................................4 Student Insurance .............................................................................................4 Policies .................................................37-44 College District Maps ........................................................................................ 7 CBC Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy ......................38 Area Locator Map ..............................................................................................7 Student Records Policy ...................................................................................39 Service Area Map ..............................................................................................8 Student Classifi cation ......................................................................................39 Beeville Campus Map ........................................................................................9 Student Load ...................................................................................................39 Beeville Campus Facilities ...............................................................................10 Limitation on Number of Course Drops Senate Bill 1231 ................................39 Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees ........................................................11