Dyersburg State Community College Catalog 2007-2008

DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG

2007-2008

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HISTORY & MISSION ...... 9 ADMISSIONS ...... 13 FEES & EXPENSES ...... 23 FINANCIAL AID ...... 26 STUDENT SERVICES ...... 39 COMMUNITY SERVICES ...... 42 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ...... 45 PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION ...... 55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 82 DEFINITION OF TERMS ...... 104 DIRECTORIES ...... 106 STUDENT HANDBOOK ...... 122 INDEX ...... 142

1510 Lake Road DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE 38024 (731) 286-3200 WWW .DSCC .EDU

Dyersburg State Community College is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation . The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system which is comprised of six universities, thirteen two-year colleges, and twenty-six Tennessee Technology centers . The TBR system enrolls more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education .

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008

1 2007 Academinc Calendar - FALL SEMESTER 2007 S M T W T F S August August 9 Dyersburg New Student Orientation

1 2 3 4 August 16 Registration at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County (10:00 a m. - . 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:30 p m. ). 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Adjunct Faculty Workshop at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 County (6:00 - 9:00 p m. . for new instructors and 7:00 – 9:00 p m. . for 26 27 28 29 30 31 returning instructors) September August 20 Fall Update (8:00 a m. -10:30. a m. ). Adjunct Faculty Workshop – Dyersburg Campus (6:00 - 9:00 p m. . for new 1 instructors and 7:00 – 9:00 p m. . for returning instructors) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 August 21 New Student Orientation & Registration at DSCC Gibson County Center 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 (3:00-6:30 p m. ). 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 August 22 New Student Orientation at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County 30 (8:30 a m. -noon). October August 23 Registration at Dyersburg Campus (8:00 a m. -4:30. p m. ). 1 2 3 4 5 6 August 27 Day & Evening Classes Begin 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 August 31 Last Day to Register or Add Classes In Person 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 September 2 Last Day to Register or Add Classes Online 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 September 3 College Closed for Observance of Labor Day - No Day or Evening Classes 28 29 30 31 September 7 End of 75% Refund Period If Dropping In Person November Last Day to Remove “I” Grade from 2007 Spring or 2007 Summer September 9 End of 75% Refund Period If Dropping Online 1 2 3 September 21 End of 25% Refund Period 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 October 12 Fall Conference for Faculty & Staff - No Day Classes - Evening Classes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Will Meet 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 13 Saturday Classes Meet October 15-16 Fall Break - No Day or Evening Classes

December October 26 Early Warning Letters Mailed 1 Deadline to File Intent to Graduate 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 November 2 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with a “W” 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Last Day to Change to Audit 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 November 12-21 Advising & Priority Registration for Spring Semester 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 November 21 Day & Evening Classes Will Meet 30 31 November 22-25 College Closed for Observance of Thanksgiving - No Day or Evening 2008 Classes S M T W T F S December 10 Last Day of Classes December 11-15 Final Exams January 1 2 3 4 5 SPRING SEMESTER 2008 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 January 3 Registration at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County (10:00 a m. - . 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:30 p m. ). 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Adjunct Faculty Workshop at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton 27 28 29 30 31 County (6:00 - 9:00 p m. . for new instructors and 7:00 – 9:00 p m. . for

February returning instructors) 1 2 January 7 Spring Update for Faculty and Staff (8:00 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ). 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjunct Faculty Workshop – Dyersburg Campus (6:00 - 9:00 p m. . for new 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 instructors and 7:00 – 9:00 p m. . for returning instructors) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 January 8 New Student Orientation & Registration at DSCC Gibson County Center 24 25 26 27 28 29 (3:00-6:30 p m. ). January 9 New Student Orientation at DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County March (8:30 a m. -noon). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 January 10 Registration at Dyersburg Campus (8:00 a m. -4:30. p m. ). 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dyersburg New Student Orientation 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 January 14 Day and Evening Classes Begin 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 January 18 Last Day to Register or Add Classes In Person 30 31 January 20 Last Day to Register or Add Classes Online April January 21 College Closed for Observance of Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr . Day January 25 End of 75% Refund Period If Dropping In Person 1 2 3 4 5 Last Day to Remove “I” Grade from 2007 Fall 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 January 27 End of 75% Refund Period If Dropping Online 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 February 8 End of 25% Refund Period 27 28 29 30 March 3-6 Spring Break - No Day or Evening Classes March 7 Spring Break – No Day Classes – Evening Classes Will Meet

May March 8 Saturday Classes Meet 1 2 3 March 17 Early Warning Letters Mailed 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 March 19 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with a “W” 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Last Day to Change to Audit 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 20 Spring Conference for Faculty & Staff - No Day Classes 2008 March 21-23 College Closed for Observance of Good Friday & Easter - No Day or Evening Classes S M T W T F S May April 7-16 Advising & Priority Registration for Summer & Fall Semesters April 28 Last Day of Classes 1 2 3 April 29 - May 3 Final Exams 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 May 4 Commencement - 3:00 p m. . 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SUMMER SEMESTER 2008 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Full Term – May 27 through July 29 June May 20 Registration at DSCC Gibson County Center for Full Term Classes (1:30- 4:30 p m. ). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 May 21 Registration at Dyersburg Campus for Full Term Classes (8:00 a m. -. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4:30 p m. ). 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 May 22 Registration for DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County for Full 29 30 Term Classes (1:30-4:30 p m. ).

May 26 College Closed for Observance of Memorial Day July May 27 Full Term Classes Begin 1 2 3 4 5 June 2 Last Day to Register or Add Full Term Classes 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 June 9 End of 75% Refund Period for Full Term Classes 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 June 11 End of 25% Refund Period for Full Term Classes 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 July 4 College Closed for Observance of Independence Day 27 28 29 30 31 July 7 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw from Full Term Classes with a “W” or August Change to Audit July 29 Full Term Classes End 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 First Session – May 27 through June 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 May 20 Registration at DSCC Gibson County Center for First Session Classes 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 (1:30-4:30 p m. ). 31 May 21 Registration at Dyersburg Campus for First Session Classes (8:00 a m. -. 4:30 p m. ). May 22 Registration for DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County for First Session Classes (1:30-4:30 p m. ). May 26 College Closed for Observance of Memorial Day May 27 First Session Classes Begin May 29 Last Day to Register or Add First Session Classes June 2 End of 75% Refund Period for First Session Classes June 3 End of 25% Refund Period for First Session Classes June 16 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw from First Session Class with a “W” or Change to Audit June 27 First Session Classes End

Second Session – June 30 through August 1 May 20 Registration at DSCC Gibson County Center for Second Session Classes (1:30-4:30 p m. ). May 21 Registration at Dyersburg Campus for Second Session Classes (8:00 a m. - . 4:30 p m. ). May 22 Registration for DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County for Second Session Classes (1:30-4:30 p m. ). June 30 Second Session Classes Begin July 2 Last Day to Add Second Session Classes July 4 College Closed for Observance of Independence Day July 3 End of 75% Refund Period for Second Session Classes If Dropping In Person July 6 End of 75% Refund Period for Second Session Classes If Dropping Online July 7 End of 25% Refund Period for Second Session Classes July 18 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw from Second Session Class with a “W” or Change to Audit August 1 Second Session Classes End

Note: The Dyersburg State academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies (TBR 2:04:00:01) . FOR MORE INFORMATION

3 For More Information SUBJECT OFFICE LOCATION* PHONE Academic Policies & Procedures Vice President for the College E-124 286-3320 Academic Policies & Procedures Vice President for the College E-124 286-3320 Academic Advisement Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Academic Transcripts Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 ACT, Computerized Placement Testing Center G-259 286-3355 Assessment & Support System (COMPASS) ADA Policies & Procedures Student Services G-255 286-3242 Administrative Policies & Procedures Business Office E-114 286-3310 Admission Requirements Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Admissions Outreach Student Life SC-109 286-3332 Allied Health Programs Nursing & Allied Health G-153 286-3390 Alumni Alumni E-150 286-3349 Arts & Sciences Division Office G-146 286-3370 Athletics Athletic Director Gym 286-3259 Bookstore Bookstore SC 286-3241 Business & Technology Division Office G-128 286-3205 College for Kids Continuing Education CE 286-3265 Continuing Education Continuing Education CE 286-3265 Contributions to the College Institutional Advancement E-149 286-3346 Counseling Student Services G-255 286-3242 Degree Requirements Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Dropping or Adding Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Financial Aid Financial Aid SC 286-3235 GED Testing Testing Center G-259 286-3355 Fees & Expenses Business Office E-114 286-3310 Financial & Business Affairs Business Office E-114 286-3310 Graduation Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Job Placement Student Services G-255 286-3242 Learning Resource Center/Library LRC LRC 286-3225 Loans Financial Aid SC 286-3235 Multicultural Affairs Student Life SC-109 286-3332 Non-Credit Courses Continuing Education CE 286-3265 Nursing Division Office G-153 286-3390 Off-Campus Classes Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Gibson County Director GC 855-1419 Tipton County Director TC (901) 475-3100 Public Information Public Information E-150 286-3348 Publications Public Information E-150 286-3348 Registration Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Scholarships Financial Aid SC 286-3234 Student Activities Student Life SC-109 286-3332 Student Government Association SGA SC-109 286-3332 Student Services Student Services SC 286-3240 Technology, Business Division Office G-128 286-3205 Tennessee Small Business Technology Division G-128 286-3201 Development Center Veterans Affairs Financial Aid SC 286-3239 Withdrawal Admissions & Records E-133 286-3330 Workforce Development Workforce Development WB 286-3585 Workshops and Seminars Continuing Education CE 286-3265 Work Study Financial Aid SC 286-3235

*Key E - Eller Administration Building CE - Continuing Education, 1627 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024 G - Glover Building GC - DSCC Gibson County Center LRC - Learning Resource Center (formerly Library) WB - Workforce Board, 313 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024 SC - Student Center TC - DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County

4 Dyersburg State Community College reserves the right PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the institution . These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students . Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions . Current information may be obtained from the following sources: Admission Requirements - Office of Admissions & Records Course Offerings - Division Offering Course Degree Requirements - Office of Admissions & Records Fees and Tuition - Business Office Dyersburg State Community College provides the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by providing programs of instruction in the various disciplines and programs through faculty who, in the opinion of Dyersburg State are qualified for teaching at the college level . The On behalf of the faculty and staff it is a pleasure for acquisition and retention of knowledge by any student is, me to welcome you to our 39th year at Dyersburg State however, contingent upon the student’s desire and abil- Community College . The faculty and staff realize that the ity to learn and his or her application of appropriate study main priority is to prepare you for an exciting and reward- techniques to any course or program . Thus, Dyersburg State ing future . We are here to help you set and reach your edu- Community College must necessarily limit representation cational goals, whether you have enrolled to acquire skills of student preparedness in any field of study to that com- for a current occupation, to prepare to transfer to a senior petency demonstrated at that specific point in time at which institution, or to fulfill a personal interest . appropriate academic measurements were taken to certify Since many of you plan to complete an associate degree, course or program completion . you will be interested to know that, according to recent research, a two-year college graduate can expect to earn Confidentiality of Student Records at least $274,000 more than a high school graduate over a 40 year career . On average, college students can expect The policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents and to get back $5 .84 for every dollar they invest in a two- Dyersburg State Community College is to comply with the year, associate degree . When you consider the economic Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and, benefits in addition to the personal, intellectual enrichment in so doing, to protect the confidentiality of personally iden- that an education imparts, I think you will agree with me tifiable educational records of students and former students . that Dyersburg State is the best choice you can make . We The student has the following rights: the right to inspect and continually hear our alumni compliment our faculty and review his/her education records within 45 days of the day staff for the high quality teaching, advising, and personal the College receives a request for access; the right to request attention at Dyersburg State . an amendment of his/her education records that the student The faculty and staff join me in wishing you a very suc- believes are inaccurate or misleading; the right to consent to cessful learning experience at Dyersburg State Community disclosures of personal identifiable information contained in College . We look forward to learning and growing with you his/her education records expect to the consent that FERPA in the coming semesters . authorizes disclosure without consent; and the right to file a complaint with the U .S . Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Dyersburg State Community College to comply with the requirements of FERPA . Karen A . Bowyer Under the provisions of FERPA, the College may disclose directory information to any person requesting it without the consent of the student . Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone number, POLICY STATEMENT e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of Limitations to this Catalog attendance, enrollment status, degrees and awards received, The course offerings and requirements of Dyersburg and the most previous educational agency or institution State Community College are continually under examina- attended by the student . The College provides each student tion and revision . This catalog presents the offerings and the opportunity to refuse to allow disclosure of any des- requirements in effect at the time of publication but is ignated directory information . Students wishing to refuse no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked . disclosure should contact the Office of Admissions and However, adequate and reasonable notice will be given Records at the beginning of each academic term . FERPA to students affected by any changes . This catalog is not also allows the College to disclose educational records intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a without consent to officials of another school in which a contract between the student and the institution . student seeks or intends to enroll .

5 Annually, students are informed of their rights under able in the Personnel Office as well as in the Business FERPA through this announcement and through the Student Office, Institutional Advancement Office and Learning Handbook section of the catalog . Resource Center . You are encouraged to become familiar with the guidelines and to ask questions, if necessary, to Student Right to Know gain a thorough understanding of it . Statistics for all crimes are publicized and distributed to employees and students on an annual basis and are available Code for Computer Resource Use to applicants for admission or employment upon request Computer resources at Dyersburg State Community from the DSCC Security Office . College are available to authorized students, faculty, staff Dyersburg State also maintains records on gradua- and off-campus constituents . Access to these resources is tion rates . For more information, contact the Office of obtained from the Vice President for Technology and is Institutional Advancement . granted with the understanding that the resources will be used as stated in the request and in keeping with the idea that Policy Statement of Non-Discrimination one’s interest ceases when it invades the rights of personal and/or institutional privacy, results in the destruction of per- All educational activities at Dyersburg State Community sonal and/or institutional property, demonstrates a potential College are equally accessible to everyone regardless of for loss, creates the possibility for the embarrassment of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap or litigation to the individual and/or institution or because of veteran status . The Director of Human Resources is the an otherwise irresponsible use of a limited resource . It is the designated person responsible for the coordination of poli- policy of the office to avail these resources to as many users cies and procedures for compliance with the requirements as possible and, to the extent possible, keep the number of of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections restraints and restrictions on the individuals to a minimum 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act, 45 C .F .R . consistent with the ability to provide service to all who Parts 83 and 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act request use . of 1973 . Faculty members who teach in microcomputer laboratories use the Netschool software at instructor stations to monitor and control the activity of the other microcomput- Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and ers in a laboratory . The Netschool software can be used to Drug-Free Schools and Communities lock the screens of one or more microcomputers, see the activity at any microcomputer, display the screen of any Act Amendments of 1989 microcomputer on the overhead projector, only allow the other microcomputers to run a specific application such as Dyersburg State Community College prohibits the Microsoft Excel, and perform other functions . If a student is unlawful possession, use, distribution, manufacture of illicit suspected of an abuse of the computer resource, as defined drugs and alcohol on the campus property or on institution- below, student workers that are paid to monitor open micro- ally owned, leased or otherwise controlled property or as computer laboratories will be authorized to use Netschool to part of any activity of DSCC . All employees and students monitor the activity of that student . Since microcomputers are subject to applicable federal, state and local laws related located in Dyersburg State laboratories and libraries are to illegal use and possession of controlled substances a public supported resource established for instructional and alcohol . Additionally, students found in violation of purposes, anyone using the resource does not have a legal Drug-Free Schools and the Communities Act Amendments right to privacy . of 1989 will result in disciplinary actions set forth in the For the computer resource policy to work it is essential DSCC Student Handbook . that users observe responsible and ethical behavior in the use of the resources . In an effort to assist the user community in the effective use of the limited computer resources, Harassment – Sexual and Racial Guideline it seems reasonable to highlight some specific responsibilities and types of behavior that represent abuse of a user’s The Tennessee Board of Regents Guideline P-080 relates privilege . The examples do not constitute a complete list but to the orderly resolution of charges of sexual, racial or are intended to convey the intent of the code . other forms of harassment at Dyersburg State Community 1 . Users should not damage or attempt to damage com- College and other institutions of the Tennessee Board of puter equipment or to modify or attempt to modify Regents which include the Tennessee Technology Centers equipment so that it does not function as originally and Workforce Development . The procedures set forth in intended . It is equally wrong to damage or modify or the guideline may be utilized by any employee, applicant attempt to damage or modify software components: for employment, or student who believes he/she has been operating systems, application software, utility rou- subjected to sexual, racial or other forms of harassment . tines, etc . The designated Equal Employment Opportunity/ 2 . Users should not use or attempt to use an account Affirmative Action Officer for Dyersburg State Community without authorization from the owner of that account . College is the Director of Human Resources who is respon- Users have the responsibility of protecting their sible for receiving harassment complaints from applicants, accounts through the proper use of passwords, but employees and students . The office is located in the Eller the fact that an account is unprotected does not imply Administration Building . The telephone number is (731) permission for an unauthorized person to use it . 286-3316 . The complete text of Guideline P-080 is avail- Further, accounts are to be used only for the purpose

6 for which they have been established . Additionally, the needs of the total user community . Such persons it is wrong to use a college-sponsored account for in positions of trust who misuse computing resources funded research, personal business, or consulting or take advantage of their positions to access data activities . not required in the performance of their duties are 3 . Users should not use private files without authoriza- displaying unprofessional behavior . tion . Owners of such files should take precautions 9 . Use of electronic mail at DSCC should be consistent and use the security mechanisms available . However, with the goals, purposes, and mission of the institu- the fact that a file is not protected does not make it tion and must not violate exiting DSCC and TBR right for anyone to access it, unless it is specifically policies . All e-mail may be subject to public inspec- designated as a public access file . It is equally wrong tion under section 6 of Tennessee Senate bill 1539 . for anyone without authorization to change or delete a Any e-mail not related to DSCC business should not file that belongs to anyone else . Violation of property be sent to users who have not indicated a desire to rights and copyrights covering data, computer pro- receive the mail . grams and documentation are also wrong . In the event 10 The. loading of peer to peer software on any micro- of accidental access of private files, confidentiality of computer or file server owned by DSCC is prohibited . those files must be maintained . Peer to peer software exposes the computer to attacks 4 . Users should not send harassing or threatening mes- from the internet . Once a computer is compromised, sages to other individuals or groups . Similarly, users the perpetrator can load any kind of undesirable should not mail or post inappropriate material to software on the computer and spread it through our one or more mailing lists and/or news groups . The campus . If a user is found to have peer to peer soft- Dyersburg State electronic mail policy is published ware on any computer for which they have respon- on the Dyersburg State home page under the head- sibility, then the policy violation will be reported to ing DSCC Policy Statements . Questions about the their supervisor and the appropriate Vice President . definitions of harassing, threatening, and inappro- Examples of peer to peer file and music sharing soft- priate should be directed to the Vice President for ware includes Bearshare, MP3SUnlimited, Napster, Technology or the Dean of Student Services . iShareIT, OpenNAP, and Gnutella . 5 . Use of email at DSCC should be consistent with The unauthorized use or distribution of computer soft- the goals, purposes, and mission of the institution . ware, music, videos, movies, or other copyrighted material Unacceptable mail messages include the following: violates federal laws and the State Computer Crimes Act . a . Any mail not related to DSCC business sent to The making of copies or distributing software, music, users who have not indicated a desire to receive videos, movies, or other copyrighted material is subject to the mailing . For example, mail messages about federal copyright laws . Violation of such laws may result in controversial topics should not be sent to the gen- disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, civil lawsuit and eral faculty/staff list . criminal prosecution . b . A mail message must not violate existing DSCC Any use of the computing resources without authoriza- and TBR policies . tion is prohibited . The code is posted on the Dyersburg c . A mail message must not transmit threatening, State web page under the general heading DSCC Policy obscene, or harassing materials . Statements . Failure to comply with the code will subject the d . A mail message containing one or more graphic violator to appropriate disciplinary action . files that is not related to DSCC business is a It is the responsibility of all users to report to the Office waste of the mail server disk space . of the Vice President for Technology any violation of the e . A mail message must not be used for commercial Code of Computer Resource Use . Whenever there is an purposes or personal profit such as the advertise- indication of abuse of the user’s privilege which interferes ment of personal property for sale . with the intended functions of the system, or impinges on f . A mail message impersonating/representing another user’s rights, or an otherwise irresponsible use of someone else’s account or removing the sender the computer resource, the Office of Vice President for account identification is unacceptable . Technology reserves the right to investigate and implement 6 . Any deliberate wasteful use of resources is irrespon- those actions deemed necessary to protect the system and/or sible; it encroaches on other people’s use of facilities other users . Such an investigation will require prior autho- and deprives them of resources . The printing of large rization from the appropriate Dyersburg State Community unnecessary listings and use of the Internet solely for College offices’- for students, faculty and staff, the Vice entertainment are examples of such abuse . Users are President for the College; for others, the Vice President for expected to be aware of the resources they are using Technology . and to make reasonable efforts to use these resources Abuse of computer facilities and resources will be efficiently . referred to the proper authorities for disciplinary or legal 7 . Users should adhere to operating procedures and their action including, but not limited to restitution, restrictions, intent as established by the Office of Vice President reprimand, suspension, probation, expulsion, termination, for Technology . and when adjudged a felony, legal action . 8 . Administrators, faculty, staff, the Office of Vice President for Technology, and others in positions of trust within the Dyersburg State Community College Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse community have a professional responsibility to State law requires all public institutions of higher educa- insure that the equipment, software and services pro- tion to provide a means by which students, employees, or vide the most efficient levels of support and consider others may report suspected or known improper or dishon-

7 est acts . In addition, DSCC is committed to the responsible As Internal Audit investigates allegations of dishonesty, stewardship of our resources . We encourage you to report the reporting individual’s confidentiality is protected under known or suspected dishonest acts by employees, outside Tennessee Code Annotated Title 10, Chapter 7 (subject to contractors, or vendors . court action requiring disclosure) . Dishonest acts, either known or suspected, should be reported, such as: Internal Audit has reporting responsibility to the Audit © Theft or misappropriation of funds, supplies, prop- Committee of the Tennessee Board of Regents through the erty, or other university/college resources Director of System-wide Internal Auditing . This reporting © Forgery or alteration of documents relationship enables them to independently and objectively © Unauthorized alteration or manipulation of computer review matters involving any level of administration at the files college . © Improper and wasteful activity College management is responsible for establishing and © Falsification of reports to management or external implementing systems and procedures to prevent and detect agencies fraud, waste and abuse . © Pursuit of a benefit or advantage in violation of the college’s conflict of interest policy More Information © Authorization or receipt of compensation for hours Information regarding the reporting of fraud, waste, or not worked abuse can also be found on our website: www .DSCC .edu under the General Information section . Additionally, bro- Reporting Options chures have been placed in information racks in all build- Several options are available for reporting known or ings on campus and at the off-campus centers . suspected dishonest acts . You may report your concerns: © To an official at your campus or institute © To DSCC Internal Audit (731-286-3237) or email frazier@dscc .edu © To the Tennessee Board of Regents by email at ReportFraud@TBR .state .tn .us © To the Tennessee Comptroller’s Hotline for Fraud, Waste and Abuse at 1-800-232-5454

8 HISTORY & MISSION Located in gently rolling hills overlooking the During the summer of 1985, two buildings on the Mississippi delta, Dyersburg is the hub of commerce, indus- Dyersburg State campus were dedicated in honor of men try and agriculture in Northwest Tennessee . Because of its who played significant roles in the development of the strategic access to rail, river and highway transportation, College and education in the State of Tennessee . The E . Dyersburg has become a thriving commercial center that B . Eller Administration Building is named for a lifelong retains the warmth, character and tradition of its rural past . educator and Founding President of Dyersburg State . The Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the one hundred Dale F . Glover Education Center honors a former member acre campus of Dyersburg State Community College is only of the State Board of Education, State Board of Regents and minutes from a bustling business district and just a pleasant Tennessee Legislature . drive from the serenity of beautiful Reelfoot Lake or the The DSCC Student Center was renovated in 1985 and excitement and rich musical heritage of Memphis . 1986 . The large cafeteria was converted to an auditorium and a new grill and television room was created . History The Dyersburg State Community College Foundation was chartered in 1988 . The Board of Directors has set In 1957 the Pierce-Albright Report, a study ordered by a goal of raising $5,000,000 by the turn of the century . state legislature, was made to the Tennessee Legislative Contributions and pledges totaled approximately $5 .9 mil- Council . It recognized the increasing need for easy avail- lion in December 2000 . ability of education throughout an individual’s lifetime . Approximately 2/3 of an acre of the DSCC campus was The 1963 General Assembly appropriated funds to be sold to the Tennessee Baptist Convention in 1986 for the used over a two-year period to initiate recommendations development of a Baptist Student Center . A Center was of the report . Plans were developed for a network of com- built and dedication services were held on April 1, 1990 . munity colleges in the state that would place an institution Later the ownership of the property was transferred to the of higher education within fifty miles of each person living Dyer Baptist Association . in Tennessee . The DSCC Gymnasium was renovated in 1987 and On June 13, 1967, the State Board of Education selected 1988 . Racquetball courts, an aerobics room, weight room, Dyersburg for location of the second community college saunas and hot tubs were added and the surface of the bas- in West Tennessee . A portion of Okeena Park was chosen ketball court was replaced . as the site for Dyersburg State Community College, and The newly constructed Gibson County facility next to groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted on May 29, Peabody High School in Trenton was opened on December 1968 . 19, 1991 . On January 28, 1994, the Tennessee Higher Dr . E . B . Eller, educator and former Assistant Education Commission upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Instruction in the State Department of Tennessee Board of Regents approved the establishment of Education, was selected as first president of the College . an educational center in Gibson County and the extension He held this position from December 18, 1968 until June of Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science 30, 1981, at which time he was awarded President Emeritus degree programs to that center . status upon his retirement . The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a Master In February 1969, temporary offices were opened in Plan for the Dyersburg State Community College campus a small frame building in the east portion of the campus . in September 1991 . As a result of this Plan, additions were A classroom building was completed by the beginning of planned for the Learning Resource Center and the Student the fall quarter in 1969, the other buildings were ready by Center during 1992-93 . the end of the fall quarter . The first class was graduated in A leased facility was opened in Covington in August June, 1971 . 1992 . Day and evening classes were offered at this new Dr . Carl Christian Andersen became the second presi- location . This facility was made possible by gifts from the dent of Dyersburg State in July, 1981 . Under the Andersen City of Covington, Tipton County Government, First State administration, College enrollment grew by forty percent . Bank, Union Savings Bank, Tipton County Bank, and Cole Improvements were made in instructional technology, com- Lumber Company . Evening classes continue to be offered puter support, and community involvement in the College at Covington High School . Land Use and Facility Plans and in student life . were proposed in 1993 for the 64 acre site purchased by the In November, 1984, Dr . Karen Bowyer became the third Tipton County Education Task Force for DSCC’s use . president of Dyersburg State . Dr . Bowyer continued the Planning for a 30,000 square foot facility in Tipton work of her predecessors to improve the quality of instruc- County was completed during 1993-94 . An appropriation and the service to students and the community . She has tion of $2,100,000 was made by the General Assembly worked to build partnerships with the constituents that the for 1994-95 to build the first phase of 18,800 square feet . College serves . She began the Annual Fund Campaign in A Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase I was held on 1985 to raise local dollars to match state funds for the first November 17, 1994 . The new Tipton County Center opened Center of Emphasis at Dyersburg State . Scholarship funds on February 26, 1996 . Construction on Phase II began in have been contributed by citizens in each of the seven coun- February 1997 and was opened in January 1998 . Phase II ties in the College service area . Advisory committees have contains 13,000 square feet . The total budget for Phases I been established in Gibson County and Tipton County to and II was $5,127,000 . involve community members in planning the future direc- On June 19, 1998, the Tennessee Board of Regents tion of the College . approved the naming of the first building at the Tipton

9 County Center in honor of Speaker Jimmy Naifeh . The Dyersburg campus was dedicated on October 5, 2003, in building was dedicated in Mr . Naifeh’s honor on October honor of a generous long-time supporter of the College . 26, 1998 . The Dyersburg Fabrics Student Center Grill on the On September 17, 1999, the Tennessee Board of Dyersburg campus was dedicated on October 23, 2003, in Regents approved the naming of the gymnasium in memory appreciation of the historic role played by Dyersburg Fabrics of Mr . Ed Lannom, a long-time supporter of the college . in the growth and development of Dyer County and as a The E . H . Lannom, Jr . Gymnasium was dedicated at the loyal supporter and a steadfast friend to Dyersburg State 30th Anniversary celebration of the College on October Community College . 16, 1999 . The Country Club building was dedicated to Security On September 14, 2000, the State Building Commission Bank for their generosity to DSCC on April 8, 2004, and approved a Master Plan for the Tipton County Center of was named the Security Bank Community Learning Center . Dyersburg State Community College . The Plan calls for the Security Bank received a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence construction of 157,000 square feet over the next 20 years . in Philanthropy for their generous support of DSCC . The Industrial Board of the City of Covington donated 38 On October 18, 2004, Dyersburg State Community acres of property adjacent to the existing 64 acre site for the College purchased the former Country Club from the Tipton County Center of DSCC in the spring of 2001 . Dyersburg State Community College Foundation for The Richard E . Donner Arboretum and Nature Trail $308,000 . The building will be used for offices and class- was named on September 23, 2001 . The arboretum and rooms . nature trail are located northeast of the E . H . Lannom, Jr . On August 23, 2004, the chemistry laboratory was Gymnasium . named in honor of Colonial Rubber . Mr . Wendell West and On October 1, 2002, the Dyersburg State Community Ms . Karen Hotaling Horn accepted the honor on behalf of College Foundation purchased the former Dyersburg the employees of Colonial Rubber . Country Club property at a cost of $300,000 .00 . The prop- The music room in the E . H . Lannom, Jr . Gymnasium erty was purchased for use as classroom space for continu- was named in honor of the Union City Rotary Club on April ing education and for use as a temporary library facility 30, 2004 . The Union City Rotary Club conducts a highly when the Learning Resource Center is renovated . successful scholarship drive each year . Many students have Dyersburg State Community College, the Obion County benefited from their efforts . Industrial Development Corporation, Goodyear Tire and The Master Plan for the Dyersburg campus of Dyersburg Rubber Company, and community leaders from Obion State Community College was approved by the State County worked together to develop an innovative associ- Building Commission on August 12, 2004 . ate degree program in Manufacturing Systems Technology The Tipton County Center of Dyersburg State Community combined with six technical certificate programs . A facil- College was named in honor of Speaker Jimmy Naifeh on ity was leased in Union City to provide a location for the October 1, 2004 . The Center is now known as the Jimmy instruction, thereby creating the Obion County Training and Naifeh Center of Dyersburg State Community College in Education Center and providing greater access to education Tipton County . in West Tennessee . This program was approved by the The Tennessee Legislature and Governor Bredesen Tennessee Board of Regents on September 20, 2002, and by approved funds in the spring of 2004 for planning and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission on November construction of a new LRC, renovation of the former LRC, 14, 2002 . The first cohort of those receiving training will be purchase of the former Country Club and planning for composed of employees of Goodyear . In the future, indi- the New Academic Building at the Jimmy Naifeh Center viduals from all industries will be eligible for the program . - Tipton County . First Citizens National Bank was presented the In the spring of 2005, the General Assembly of the State Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy in of Tennessee and Governor Bredesen approved a budget January 2003 . The Chancellor’s Award is given to indi- that included funds for construction of the New Academic viduals and organizations who have given generously to a Building at the Jimmy Naifeh Center-Tipton County and Tennessee Board of Regents institutions and have provided funds to plan and build a new Student Center and renovate leadership in fundraising for an institution . the former Student Center in Dyersburg . The total state The Union Planters Bank Community Classroom at funding for planning and constructing the 31,000 square the Tipton County Center was dedicated on July 18, 2003, feet New Academic Building at the Jimmy Naifeh Center in appreciation of the foresight shown to make an initial - Tipton County was $5,262,000 . Groundbreaking for the investment that enabled a higher education center to be built new facility was held on November 4, 2005 . Omega General in Tipton County . Contractors of Memphis submitted the low bid and was cho- The City of Covington Lobby of the Tipton County sen as the principal contractor . Center was dedicated on July 22, 2003, in appreciation The State of Tennessee provided $10,116,700 to reno- of the generous support shown by the City of Covington vate the Eller Administration Building, plan and construct and the Industrial Development Board of the Town of the new Learning Resource Center, renovate the former Covington . LRC and construct a parking lot on the west side of the The BancorpSouth Computer Laboratory of the Tipton Eller Administration Building . RFW Construction Company County Center was dedicated on August 21, 2003, for the of Dyersburg submitted the low bid of $1,377,517 to role BancorpSouth played as a charter investor in a higher renovate 22,852 square feet in the Eller Building . The Eller education center for Tipton County and for their continuing Administration Building renovation began on July 25, 2005, support of the scholarship program throughout the years . and ended on December 21, 2005 . During the renovation, The Martha W . Donner Outdoor Classroom on the

10 Learning Center . of accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Groundbreaking for the new LRC occurred on December Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . A Review 21, 2005 . The new facility contains 23,478 square feet . Team is scheduled to visit DSCC on October 8-10, 2007 . The new Learning Resource Center is scheduled to The Compliance Audit is scheduled to be submitted to the be completed in March 2007 . The current LRC will be offices of the Commission on Colleges of the SACS on renovated during the summer of 2007 to house mathematics March 15, 2007 . Reaffirmation of accreditation is expected faculty, classrooms, offices and a computer laboratory . in June 2008 .

DSCC leased approximately three acres of land to the In addition to all the things we do as the members of the Dyer County Legislative Body for the construction of the faculty and staff do at Dyersburg State, during the three year Dyer County Health Department on Parr Avenue . As part period of 2006-2009 there will be the challenge to success- of the project a new campus road was constructed from fully complete three major projects (construction, Banner, the intersection of Parr and Wilkinson toward the E . H . SACS .) These projects will affect everyone on campus and Lannom, Jr . Gymnasium . The road was completed in at our centers at different times, and working together will October 2006, and the Dyer County Health Department make the tasks easier . facility is scheduled for completion in April 2007 . Statement of Vision DSCC assumed ownership of the New Academic Building at the Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) on November Dyersburg State Community College will enhance the 29, 2006 . The Grand Opening is scheduled for January 5, quality of life in West Tennessee by elevating the region’s 2007 . Thirty-two nursing students will be in the first class educational attainment . in the New Academic Building in January 2007 . Forty- eight students were accepted for the class that began in August 2006 in Dyersburg . Abbreviated Mission Statement With the generous assistance of the Tipton County Dyersburg State Community College uses learner-cen- Legislative Body a new parking lot will be constructed at tered instruction to expose students to the best historical and the JNC in spring 2007 . contemporary ideas to help them create effective solutions to future challenges . A new chemistry laboratory will be constructed on the second floor of the Glover Building during the summer of 2007 . The existing laboratory on the first floor of Glover Statement of Mission will be converted into two classrooms . Dyersburg State Community College serves seven counties adjacent to or near the Mississippi River in West The “Good to Great” Annual Fund Campaign raised Tennessee where there are enormous opportunities to improve $1,045,017 .08 during 2005-06 . Katie Winchester, CEO and education attainment, employment levels in high-skilled jobs, Chair of the Board of First Citizens National Bank, was the and per capita income . An open-access, learning-centered campaign chair . For her extraordinary and generous sup- institution, Dyersburg State anticipates and responds to the port of DSCC, Katie received a Benefactor Award from the educational needs of individuals through strategic plan- Tennessee Council on Resource Development at Rippavilla ning and continuous improvement processes . In doing so, Plantation near Columbia, Tennessee on September 14, the College provides leadership in public service activities, 2006 . workforce development projects, and educational collabora- tions designed to cultivate integrity and self worth, to embrace The Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy lifelong learning, to promote diversity, and to improve the was awarded to Mary and Bill Adcock at Volunteer community at large by producing educated and productive State Community College on June 10, 2005 and to members of society . Moreover, to improve the quality of life Baptist Healthcare Corporation on December 8, 2006, at in the communities served, the College is strongly committed a quarterly meeting of the Tennessee Board of Regents . to developing and promoting civic and cultural opportunities, Stephen Reynolds, President and CEO of the Corporation; as well as economic and community development initiatives Paul Betz, Administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial through partnerships with business and industry . Hospital-Tipton; Keon Falkner, Administrator and CEO of Dyersburg State Community College offers the follow- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale and Don Hutson, ing: Administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union • Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees City, accepted the award on behalf of the Corporation . for transfer to four-year institutions; • Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as DSCC is a Cohort 2 institution in the Tennessee Board technical and academic certificates, that respond of Regents project to convert administrative software from to emerging career opportunities in health care and SIS Plus to the Banner products for Human Resources, technologies and provide workforce education; Finance, Student (Admissions and Records), Financial Aid • A Developmental Studies Program that enhances the and Institutional Advancement . Luminis is being imple- skills necessary for success in college-level courses; mented to provide the user portal to the various systems . • An Honors Program that expands students’ thinking The $3 million project is scheduled for 2005-2009 . and achievement; During 2005-2007 DSCC is preparing the Compliance • A Continuing Education Program that provides educa- Audit and the Quality Enhancement Plan for reaffirmation tional opportunities for children and adults;

11 • Seamless transition among institutions though articu- Two courses - Emergency Medical Technology I & lation agreements with area high schools, Tennessee Emergency Medical Technology II - are approved by the Technology Centers, and four-year institutions; Tennessee Department of Health and Environment; suc- • A variety of student support services designed to cessful completion of these courses and a passing score increase the opportunity for success, as well as ser- on the state examination lead to state certification as an vices to provide access to federal and state financial Emergency Medical Technician . aid and locally-funded scholarships; The Associate of Applied Science degree in Health • Increased access to education via technology-assisted Information Technology is fully accredited by the instruction, distance learning offerings, and course Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and offerings at convenient locations at the Gibson Information Management Education (CAHIIM) . County Center, the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton The Surgical Technology Program was accredited by the County, and the Obion County Technical Training Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education and Education Center . Programs in April 2004 . The accomplishment of this mission depends on a fac- On April 27, 2005, the Association of Collegiate ulty and staff who are flexible, highly skilled, technology Business Schools and Programs granted accreditation to oriented and learner centered . Dyersburg State Community College’s Business programs . Dyersburg State Community College remains committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body and promotes diversity and access without regard to Memberships race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status . Dyersburg State Community College holds membership in the following national, regional and state organizations:

Accreditations American Association of Community Colleges National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Dyersburg State Community College is a higher edu- National Council for Resource Development cation institution of the State University and Community National Junior College Athletic Association College System of Tennessee . Dyersburg State Community National League for Nursing Council of Associate College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Degree Programs the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the associate degree . Contact the Commission on Colleges Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or Tennessee Alliance for Continuing Higher Education caall 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tennessee Association on Higher Education & Dyersburg State Community College . Disability The Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree Tennessee College Association program at Dyersburg State is accredited by the National Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, Association New York, New York 10006 (212) 363-5555 ext . 153) . The nursing program is also approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing .

12 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION requirement will be notified by mail . Admission to the College Chapter 136, Public Acts of 2003 requires that all new Prospective students should write, phone, or visit the incoming students be provided information about the risks of Office of Admissions and Records, the DSCC Gison County Hepatitis B infection and the availability and effectiveness Center, the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, of vaccine . The student (18 and older) or parent/ guardian or the DSCC Obion County Training and Education Center (if under 18) must sign a form or submit such electronically to obtain an Application for Admission . An online appli- indicating that they have received the information and have cation is available under Admissions and Records on the chosen to have the vaccine or not to have the vaccine . Dyersburg State homepage: www DSCC. edu. . Admission to Dyersburg State Community College does not guarantee Tennessee Board of Regents admission to all programs . All prospective students must (1) meet entry-level stan- Admission Policy dards for each course in which they enroll; (2) be able to complete assignments; and (3) be able to read and write at Dyersburg State Community College admits graduates the required level . Inquiries about admission to the College of high schools or applicants with an average standard should be addressed to the Office of Admissions and score of 450 or above on the GED* or applicants who have Records, which is located in the E . B . Eller Administration received an American Council on Education (ACE) external Building, or by calling (731) 286-3330 . Individuals resid- diploma awarded by a high school . Students who graduated ing in Gibson County may obtain information by calling from high school in 1989 or thereafter** and students who (731) 855-1419; individuals residing in Tipton County earned the GED in 1989 or thereafter and plan to transfer may call (901) 475-3100; Obion County residents may call to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution must have (731)884-0171 . completed the requirements listed below or remove any defi- The Office of Admissions and Records receives and ciencies with college credit (elective credit only)*** before processes all applications, evaluates credentials, and issues receiving an associate degree from Dyersburg State . Courses notices of acceptance to students . Students may apply for taken to remove high school unit deficiencies apply toward admission prior to the beginning of either the fall or spring elective credit only and will not meet any course-specific semesters or at the beginning of any session of the summer graduation requirement . term . *A minimum score of 410 on each GED subscore is also required . Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials **Requirements differ for those students who have It is a Class A misdemeanor to misrepresent academic earned the GED . credentials . A person commits the offense of misrepre- ***Courses taken to remove high school unit deficien- sentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the cies must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher . statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education Required High School Units in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing that such Subject Area person: English 4 (1) Has successfully completed the required course work Visual and/or Performing Arts, 1 for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or including a survey course or participation in one diplomas from an accredited institution of higher educa- or more of the arts (music, theatre, visual arts) Algebra I and II 2 tion; Geometry 1 (2) Has successfully completed the required course work or other advanced math course with geometry for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees for as a major component diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; Natural/Physical Sciences, 2 or including at least one unit, with lab, in biology, (3) Has successfully completed the required course work chemistry, or physics for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or Social Studies, 1 diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accred- including World History, World Geography, Ancient ited institution of higher education . History, European History, or Modern History United States History 1 A single Foreign Language 2 Immunizations Proof of immunization with two doses of Measles, Testing Requirements Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, administered on or after the first birthday, is required for attendance to all Developmental Studies and Assessment Tennessee universities or colleges with an enrollment of To be successful in college, the student must register for greater than two hundred students . Exceptions do exist; only those courses for which he/she is adequately prepared . therefore, individuals who are subject to the immunization In order to determine student preparedness, the following

13 appropriate methods of assessment are used: a composite score of 45 (prior to January, 2002) or (1) Students under the age of 21 scoring 18 and below on 450 (effective January, 2002) or above before being the English, mathematics, or reading portions of the considered for Regular admission . ACT will be required to enroll in the Developmental 5 . Submission of an official ACT score if the high school Studies Program . Students scoring 19 or above on the graduate is under the age of 21 . appropriate subtests may enroll in college-level English 6 . For first time degree-seeking students under the age and mathematics courses . of 21 and first time students under the age of 21 who (2) For students 21 and over, the Computerized Placement are seeking an academic certificate, course placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) is admin- will be determined by ACT scores . If ACT scores are istered . This test measures competency in reading, writ- older than three years, the student will be required to ing, and mathematics . An applicant scoring less than retake the ACT . First time students who are 21 years the prescribed level on the COMPASS will be placed in of age or older and are degree-seeking or seeking courses designed to enhance the likelihood of success in an academic certificate will be subject to taking the the chosen program of study . Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System test (COMPASS) . The results of the ACT or COMPASS, transcripts of high school and college work attempted, and other relevant B . High School Graduate from a Non-Public School information gathered at the time of assessment assist in (including schools, home schools, and church-related determining the courses in which a student enrolls . schools) . Students enrolled in developmental courses may not reg- 1 . Submission of completed Application for ister for courses for which their deficiency is a prerequisite Admission . unless the Director of the Developmental Studies Program 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . grants approval . Students who fail, drop, or withdraw from 3 . Submission of an official copy of a high school tran- a required developmental course will be subject to the same script showing credits earned and date of graduation . registration restrictions at each subsequent registration until The transcript of a home school applicant must be the deficiency is removed . an official copy from an affiliated organization as defined by T .C .A . 49-50-801 or be accompanied by ACT Scores certification of registration with the superintendent An official copy of ACT scores is required for all first- of the local education agency which the student time degree-seeking or academic certificate-seeking stu- would otherwise attend . Applicants who cannot pro- dents under the age of 21 . ACT scores may be used only if vide a satisfactory secondary school credential may the ACT scores are no older than three years . Official SAT substitute acceptable scores on the GED test or the scores may be accepted in lieu of ACT scores for admis- American Council on Education (ACE) External sion . Degree examination . Selective Service Registration C . GED Recipient Chapter 759 of the Tennessee Public Acts of 1984 1 . Submission of a completed Application for requires that all male students of the age of eighteen or Admission . above must be registered with the Selective Service before 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . enrolling in any state postsecondary school . In compliance 3 . Submission of an official copy of GED test results with this act, Dyersburg State requires all male students to indicating an average standard score of 450 or above complete the Application for Admission that specifies the and a minimum score of 410 on each GED subscore . Selective Service status . Applications for Admission are For GED tests taken before January, 2002, an average available in the Office of Admissions and Records and at standard score of 45 or above and a minimum score off-campus centers in Gibson County and Tipton County . of 45 on each GED subscore are required . 4 . Submission of an official ACT score if the GED Requirements for Regular Admission recipient is under 21 . 5 . For GED recipients under the age of 21 who are Regular admission as a candidate for an associate degree-seeking or who are seeking an academic degree or academic certificate will be granted to applicants certificate, course placement will be determined by who follow the procedures and meet the requirements under ACT scores . If ACT scores are older than three years, one of the following sub-categories: the student will be required to retake the ACT . GED recipients who are 21 years of age or older and are A . High School Graduate from a Public School degree-seeking or seeking an academic certificate 1 . Submission of a completed Application for will be subject to taking the Computerized Placement Admission . Assessment and Support System test (COMPASS) . 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . 3 . Submission of an official copy of a high school tran- D . American Council on Education (ACE) External Degree script verifying the date of graduation . Recipient 4 . Transcripts of applicants who graduated from 1 . Submission of a completed Application for Tennessee public high schools in 1983 or after must Admission . include a transcript entry stating that a passing score 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . was made on the proficiency test battery . If applicants 3 . Submission of an official copy of an American Council have not passed the required proficiency test battery, on Education (ACE) External Diploma awarded by a they must submit an official GED score indicating

14 high school . ticated academic records in English translation . These 4 . Submission of an official ACT score if the applicant records should describe the courses of instruction in is under 21 . terms of years spent in school and the type of subject 5 . For External Degree recipients under the age of matter covered, with grades earned in each subject . 21 who are degree-seeking or who are seeking an The educational level attained must be comparable to academic certificate, course placement will be deter- a high school diploma in the United States . mined by ACT scores . If ACT scores are older than 4 . Submission of an official transcript from each col- three years, the student will be required to retake the lege or university that the international applicant has ACT . External Degree recipients who are 21 years attended . of age or older and are degree-seeking or seeking 5 . If the international applicant is under 21 years of age, an academic certificate will be subject to taking the an official copy of his/her ACT scores is required . Computerized Placement Assessment and Support 6 . All international applicants whose native language is System test (COMPASS) . not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) . A minimum score E . Transfer Students of 133 on the computer-based TOEFL or 45 on the A student who is transferring to Dyersburg State Internet-based TOEFEL or 450 on the paper-based Community College to earn credit for an associate TOEFL is required . Official TOEFL scores must be degree or academic certificate from Dyersburg State submitted . Community College must follow these procedures: 7 . International applicants must show evidence of finan- 1 . Submission of a completed Application for cial capability . Applicants must provide a statement Admission . indicating who will provide funds for the applicant’s 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . educational and living expenses while he/she is 3 . Submission of an official copy of high school tran- enrolled at Dyersburg State . Because DSCC has no script verifying the date of graduation . (This require- financial aid program for international students, inter- ment is necessary to determine compliance with the national applicants must have at their disposal a mini- 1989 Admission Requirements) . mum of $17,000 (equitable to U . S . dollars) to cover 4 . Submission of official copies of transcripts from each tuition, fees, books, supplies, rent, utilities, food, college or university attended . Concealment of previ- transportation, personal expenses, and required health ous college or university attendance may be cause for insurance . This amount is the minimum required rejection, cancellation of admission, or dismissal of and does not include travel expenses or support for the student . dependents . Due to unforeseen tuition increases, the $17,000 may be increased without notice . Course placement for Transfer students will be based Students attending DSCC on an F-1 visa may work on the following: only on campus if employment is available . Because (1) Transfer students who have completed a college-level of this uncertainty, students are not able to use these English and mathematics course with a grade of “C” or monies as part of their financial resources . higher will be placed in all college-level courses . DSCC is a community college and has no residential (2) For Transfer students who do not meet the first criterion housing . International students must make their liv- and are under the age of 21, course placement will be ing arrangements and should allow sufficient time to determined by ACT scores . If ACT scores are older than locate housing before the beginning of the term . three years, the student will be required to retake the An international student who is in the United States ACT . on an F-1 visa may not claim Tennessee residence (3) Completion of the appropriate portion(s) of the and will be charged out-of-state fees . Computerized Placement Assessment and Support 8 . International applicants should submit a certificate System test (COMPASS) for students who are 21 years from a licensed physician or other qualified medical of age or older . COMPASS scores must indicate col- authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis within lege-level readiness in mathematics and English . thirty days from the first day of classes . Failure to NOTE: Only ACT scores less than three years old as of the furnish such a certificate shall result in denial of first day of the first term of enrollment will be used to further enrollment or admission . In the event that determine exemption status . the applicant either has tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued F . International Students enrollment will be contingent upon the determination Dyersburg State Community College believes that the by a licensed physician that further enrollment does presence of international students on campus will enrich not present a risk to others and upon the applicant’s the educational environment of all students . Therefore, compliance with any prescribed medical treatment the College is authorized under federal law to enroll program . All international students born after January nonimmigrant, alien students on “F-1” and “J-1” stu- 1957 must provide evidence of having received two dent visas . Applicants must file complete credentials doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) before July 1 for fall admission; November 1 for spring vaccine . Exceptions are made for students who are admission; or March 1 for summer admission . Complete pregnant or allergic to the vaccine . credentials include all the documents listed below . 9 . International students must become familiar with 1 . Submission of a completed Application for the regulations of the U . S . Immigration & Customs Admission . Enforcement (ICE) and assume responsibility for 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . complying with these regulations . 3 . Submission of a certified or notarized copy of authen-

15 10 . International students will be subject to same policies is a high school graduate or has earned an average for determining course placement as are High School standard score of 45 or above on the GED (450 effec- Graduates (1 .A .) or Transfer Students (1 .D .) . tive January, 2002) or has the ACE External Diploma . 11 . All foreign non-immigrant students are required to If the student decides to work toward a degree or have hospitalization insurance prior to completing academic certificate, he/she will have to meet the registration . Students can either provide proof of requirements for Regular Admission and furnish offi- adequate coverage or purchase coverage through the cial copies of transcripts and test scores as required . College, as provided by a private contractor . 4 . Students who are admitted as Personal or Professional Enrichment students will not be permitted to enroll Requirements for Readmitting Students in a mathematics or English course unless one of the following criteria is met . Students who have discontinued attendance at Dyersburg (1) Previous completion of a college-level English State Community College for one term or more, excluding and mathematics course with a grade of “C” or the summer term, must apply for readmission . If the read- higher; mitting student has attended other colleges or universities (2) Submission of ACT scores which are no older than since last attending Dyersburg State, official transcripts three years for students under 21 and which indi- must be submitted from those institutions . If a readmitting cate that college-level placement in mathematics student elects to pursue a degree or academic certificate, the or English is warranted; student must meet the requirements for Regular Admission (3) Completion of the appropriate portion(s) of the if he/she has not previously done so . Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System test (COMPASS) for students who are Requirements for Special Admission 21 years of age or older . COMPASS scores must indicate college-level readiness in Mathematics Special Admission is designed for two groups of appli- and English . cants . The first group is those applicants who intend to 5 . Unless exempt because of ACT scores or transfer take courses for credit but who do not intend to pursue an work, students admitted under this category will be academic certificate or degree . The second group is com- required to take the ACT COMPASS after completing prised of those who intend to take college courses but who 16 credit hours . are unable to work toward a degree because they lack the 6 . After completing 16 credit hours, students admitted proper credentials . Special Admission will be granted to under this category will be required to submit an offi- applicants who follow the procedures and meet the require- cial copy of a high school transcript verifying gradu- ments under one of the following sub-categories: ation date . Transcripts of applicants who graduated from Tennessee public high schools in 1983 or after A . Non-High School Graduate must include a transcript entry stating that a passing An applicant who did not complete high school with a score was made on the proficiency test battery . Regular or Honors diploma or who has not made an average 7 . Personal or Professional Enrichment students who standard score of 45 or above on the GED (450 effective have attended another higher education institution January, 2002) may be admitted as a special student under are strongly encouraged to submit official copies of the following conditions: transcripts from each institution attended in the event 1 . Submission of a completed Application for that they should elect to become degree-seeking . Admission . 8 . Students admitted under this category are not required 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . to become degree-seeking but are strongly encouraged 3 . The applicant must be at least 21 years of age . to do so . 4 . The applicant must take the entire Computerized 9 . Students who are enrolled for Personal or Professional Placement Assessment and Support System (ACT Enrichment are not eligible to receive financial aid . COMPASS) and enroll in any developmental studies courses as determined by his/her scores . C . College Graduates 5 . Students admitted in this category are not eligible for College graduates who do not wish to work toward financial aid . a degree or academic certificate at Dyersburg State may 6 . Students in this category must complete requirements enroll as a Special Undergraduate Student by meeting the for Regular Admission after completing 16 credit following requirements: hours . 1 . Submission of a completed Application for Admission . B . Personal or Professional Enrichment Students 2 . Payment of a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee . Applicants who are high school graduates or who have 3 . Submission of college transcript indicating date earned an average standard score of 45 or above on the degree conferred . GED (450 effective January, 2002) or who have earned the American Council on Education (ACE) External Diploma D . Advanced Studies Program/Joint or Dual awarded by a high school can enroll as a special student for Enrollment personal or professional enrichment by meeting the follow- The Advanced Studies Program is an enrichment pro- ing requirements: gram for high school juniors and seniors . A student may 1 . Submission of a completed Application for enroll in college courses under the Advanced Studies Admission . Program if the following conditions are met . Students who 2 . Payment of a $10 00. non-refundable application fee . are eligible for this program may be admitted for either joint 3 . Submission of a signed statement that the applicant enrollment or dual enrollment or both . Dual enrollment is

16 the enrollment of a high school student in one or more spec- (GPA) of at least 3 2. on a 4 0. scale . ified college courses for which the student will be awarded 4 . Be approved by the Office of Admissions and Records both high school and college credit; joint enrollment is the and the principal of the high school he/she attends . enrollment of a high school student in one or more college 5 . Must take courses which: (a) are a part of a planned courses for college credit only . Individual Education Program as established by a 1 . The student must have junior or senior standing in team process and (b) earn credits which will not be high school . applicable toward graduation from high school . 2 . The student must have a 3 .00 (“B”) average on high 6 . Must not enroll for more than nine credit hours per school work completed . Since some students may semester . excel in a particular area of study but may not have an average of “B” on all high school work completed, F . Transient Students an exception to this condition may be made at the Students enrolled at another college or university may recommendation of the high school guidance coun- attend Dyersburg State for one term as a Transient Student selor or the high school principal and the high school by meeting the following requirements: teacher in the student’s area of interest . 1 . Submission of a completed Application for 3 . Students wishing to enroll in the Advanced Studies Admission . Program must complete an Application for Admission 2 . Payment of a $10 00. non-refundable application fee . and an application for the Advanced Studies Program, 3 . Submission of an official copy of the student’s tran- pay a $10 .00 non-refundable application fee, and script from the institution in which he/she is regularly have an official copy of their high school transcript enrolled . forwarded to the Office of Admissions and Records . 4 . Transient students will not be permitted to enroll in a Students wishing to receive the Dual Enrollment mathematics or English course unless one of the fol- Grant must complete the Dual Enrollment Grant lowing criteria is met . Application in lieu of the DSCC Application for (1) Previous completion of a college-level English Admission . The Dual Enrollment Grant Application and mathematics course with a grade of “C” or is available at www .DSCC .edu . higher; 4 . For the student to enroll in the Advanced Studies (2) Submission of ACT scores which are no older Program, a written recommendation must be sub- than three years for students under 21 and which mitted to the Office of Admissions and Records indicate that college-level placement in mathemat- by the student’s guidance counselor or by the high ics or English is warranted; school principal (part of the Dual Enrollment Grant (3) Completion of the appropriate portion(s) of the Application) . Computerized Placement Assessment and Support 5 . A written statement of consent must be submitted System test (COMPASS) for students who are to the Office of Admissions and Records by the 21 years of age or older . COMPASS scores must student’s parent (part of the Dual Enrollment Grant indicate college-level readiness in mathematics Application) . and English . 6 . The courses taken must be chosen by the student in consultation with the high school guidance coun- G . Audit Students selor and the Office of Admissions and Records so Under certain conditions, applicants may audit classes as to supplement the high school program and insure at Dyersburg State Community College by meeting these academic success (part of the Dual Enrollment Grant requirements: Application) . 1 . Submission of a completed Application for 7 . Courses taken while enrolled in high school will count Admission . as regular college credit upon graduation from high 2 . Payment of a $10 00. non-refundable application fee . school . 8 . Students admitted as Advanced Studies students will Note: Audit students do not take class examinations and not be permitted to enroll in a mathematics or English do not receive grades in the course . Audit enrollment is on class unless ACT scores indicate that college-level a “space available” basis . Any individual under the age of placement in mathematics and/or English is war- 17 cannot audit a class without the written approval of the ranted . instructor and the Dean of the Division . Developmental Upon graduation from high school, students can then Studies courses can not be audited . Only senior citizens may seek regular admission . At this point, all admission require- audit a physical education activity course . ments must be met and appropriate parts of the ACT will determine course placement . 3 . Since audit enrollment is on a “space available” basis, students will not be allowed to enroll for the purpose E . Gifted and Talented Students of auditing until after Regular Registration . Academically talented students in grades 9, 10, 11, or 4 . Students wishing to audit a course will not be permit- 12 may apply for special admission under this category . In ted to enroll in a mathematics or English class unless order to enroll, applicants must meet the following require- they have met one of the following: a) the appro- ments: priate prerequisites have been met, b) students 21 1 . Submission of a completed Application for years of age or older have completed the appropriate Admission . section(s) of the Computerized Placement Assessment 2 . Payment of a $10 00. non-refundable application fee . and Support System (ACT COMPASS), or c) students 3 . Submission of an official copy of the student’s high under 21 have submitted ACT scores that are less than school transcript indicating a Grade Point Average three years old .

17 5 . Students who are auditing a course cannot change to credit . 6 . To graduate with an AAS in Health Information Technology, students must earn a “C” or better in H . Technical Certificate Students each required course and must have a 2 .00 minimum Students who are pursuing a technical certificate must cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in college- meet the following requirements: level courses . 1 . Submission of a completed Application for Admission . Note: The Health Information Technology (HIT) 2 . Payment of a $10 00. non-refundable application fee . AAS degree, Medical Coding Certificate and Medical 3 . Submission of an official copy of a high school Transcription certificate are offered online . To be success- transcript verifying graduation date from high school ful in an online class, the student must have basic computer or submission of official GED scores indicating a skills, a computer at home or easy access to a computer, composite score of 450 or above or submission of an and Internet access at home through dial-up, cable, or DSL . official copy of an American Council on Education The computer labs at the Dyersburg campus or the Gibson (ACE) External Diploma awarded by a high school . County Center or the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton 4 . Transcripts of applicants who graduated from County maybe used for this purpose . Students will have to Tennessee public high schools in 1983 or after must schedule computer access during open lab times or at the include a transcript entry stating that a passing score Learning Resource Center (LRC) . was made on the proficiency test battery . If applicants have not passed the required proficiency test battery, they must submit an official GED score indicating a Requirements for Admission to the composite score of 450 or above before being considered for Regular admission . Nursing Program 5 . While students pursuing a technical, with the exception of Surgical Technology, are not required to sub- Prior to enrollment in the Nursing program, the applicant mit ACT scores or take the Computerized Placement must meet the requirements for admission to the College; Assessment and Support System test(COMPASS), these requirements are listed in this section of the catalog . an assessment to determine course placement will The applicant interested in entering the Nursing program be required if they later pursue a degree or academic must present evidence of having scored at the college profi- certificate . ciency level on the Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System (ACT COMPASS) or must have completed I . Provisional Admission developmental studies requirements . Dates, times, and loca- Applicants who meet the requirements for admission tions for testing may be obtained from the Testing Office . but do not have all the required credentials on file in the To be considered for admission to the Nursing program, the Office of Admissions and Records at the time of their first following requirements - in addition to the requirements for registration may be admitted provisionally for one semester . admission to the College - must be met . By the end of the first semester, students whose credentials 1 . The applicant must submit a completed Division of have still not been received will not receive an official Nursing application to the Division of Nursing and copy of their grades and will be denied further enrollment Allied Health by the deadline specified: September 1 (including the ability to pre-register) until official copies of for Spring Admission-Covington Campus, and March all credentials are on file in the Office of Admissions and 1 for Fall Admission-Dyersburg Cmapus . This appli- Records . cation is in addition to the College application . 2 . Applicants admitted from a high school must have a Health Information Technology Admission, minimum 2 .5 grade point average (on a 4 .0 scale) . Retention, and Graduation Requirements 3 . Applicants with prior college credits must have a Students desiring to pursue an AAS degree in Health cumulative grade point average of 2 .5 (on a 4 .0 scale) Information Technology are required to meet the follow- and a grade of “C” or above in each course required ing: in the nursing curriculum (or be retaken with a grade 1 . Apply for admission to DSCC and meet admission of “C” or above as indicated as a pre-requisite for the requirements for acceptance . NUR course .) Transcripts are evaluated in the Office 2 . Indicate Health Information Technology (HITC) as of Admissions and Records . the desired concentration on the DSCC Application 4 . Courses taken in the biological-sciences (BIOL 2230, for Admission . BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020) must have been taken within 3 . Meet with a Health Information Technology advisor the past five years to meet the requirements for the or Division Dean to register for classes and obtain Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree . clearance to register . These do not have to be completed prior to admis- 4 . Complete required Developmental Studies Program sioninto the Nursing Program . courses in accordance with student’s graduation plan 5 . Each applicant is required to have on file his/her test created with HIT advisor consultation . results from the required preadmission examination 5 . Each student will be monitored, advised, and grades (HESI) for Registered Nurses . Details regarding the will be evaluated at the end of each semester by the dates, times, place and cost of the test are available program director . Minimum standards are: (a) a grade from the Division of Nursing . Test fees are non- of “C” or better in each course; and (b) complete pre- refundable . The test score will remian in the applicant requisite/corequisite courses . file for three years; if the student reapplies after three

18 years, he /she must take the entrance examination has been granted . (See college catalog for academic again . Students must reapply for each class to be con- fresh start guidelines) . sidered; the Division of Nursing and Allied Health 15 . Students admitted to the nursing program will be does not keep a waiting list of applicants . required to comply with the nursing program reten- 6 . Some clinical facilities utilized by the Division of tion policies . Details of these policies are published in Nursing and Allied Health require proof of satisfac- the Division of Nursing Program Student Handbook . tory physical and mental condition and current immu- 16 . Students who apply but are not accepted for the nizations . Please read “Core Performance Standards” Dyersburg program for Fall or for the Covington in the DSCC Catalog . A criminal background check program for Spring must reapply if they wish to be and drug screen is required by most clinical facilities considered for the following class . Applications will for assurance of patient safety . These will be required not be considered from previous semesters . if accepted into the program . Based on the results of these checks, an affiliated clinical site may determine to not allow your presence at their facility . This Requirements for Admission with would result in your inability to successfully com- Advanced Standing for the Licensed plete the requirements of this program . Additionally, Practical Nurse applicant’s should be aware that conviction of certain crimes may make them ineligible for registered nurse To be considered for admission to the Nursing Program, licensure . The background check must be com- the following requirements - in addition to the requirements pleted ithin 90 days of the student’s initial clinical for admission to the college - must be met . placement . The student will assume the cost of the physical examination, drug screen, and background 1 . The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) completes check . To obtain more information, please contact the the application for admission (or readmission) to Division of Nursing and Allied Health . Dyersburg State Community College and pays the 7 . If accepted, the applicant must submit a report of a non-refundable application fee . negative TB skin test or a chest X-ray, as indicated, 2 . The applicant completes the application for advanced dated within six months of expected enrollment date . standing and submits it to the Division of Nursing and TB skin tests are required yearly . Although hepatitis Allied Health by March 1 . Applications received after immunization is not required, it is highly recom- the deadline may be considered on an individual basis mended . with exceptional circumstances . 8 . Transfer requests from other colleges will be consid- 3 . Students who have made a “D” or “F” and/or with- ered upon an individual basis and upon availability drawn from two nursing courses at Dyersburg State or of space . Transfer requests should be directed to the any other college or university will not be considered Dean of Nursing and Allied Health . for readmission or transfer to the Dyersburg State 9 . Only those students enrolled in a nursing course are nursing program unless academic fresh start status considered to have been accepted into the Nursing has been granted . (See college catalog for academic program . fresh start guidelines .) 10 . Applicants may be interviewed by the Nursing fac- 4 . The applicant must have a 2 .5 GPA (high school or ulty as part of the admission process . college) or a GED with a score of 45 . 11 . Acceptance to NUR 111 will be based on a point 5 . The applicant must present evidence of having scored system with regard to Entrance Exam test score, at the college proficiency level on the exams of the GPA, science courses taken with a grade of “B” or Computerized Placement Assessment and Support above, and prior healthcare experience . The science System (ACT COMPASS) or completed college courses included are BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, and preparatory requirements . Dates, times and places for BIOL 2230 . No points will be given for courses that testing may be obtained from the Testing Office . have been repeated . Points will only be awarded for * Applicants must have all developmental studies and courses completed by Fall Semester if applying for developmental courses completed prior to enrolling the next Fall admission, and/or Summer semester if in NUR 100 . applying for the next Spring admission . 6 . The National League for Nursing, Nursing 12 . The new high school graduate will be assessed for Acceleration Challenge Exam I - Foundations of admission differently . Points will be given for the Nursing examination scores must be on file by March entrance examination, high school GPA, and the 1 . math, science and reading sections of the ACT test • To be accepted into the nursing program, the and CNA certification . applicant must have a score of 77 or better on 13 . Required pre-requisite courses (college preparatory the Entrance examination . If the applicant does courses, if needed, and chemistry) must be completed not obtain a score of 77 or better, the test may be by the end of the Fall Semester if applying for the repeated one time only . next Fall admission, and/or Summer Semester if • Test scores are valid for three years from the applying for the next Spring admission . month/year of testing . 14 . Students who have made a “D” or “F” and/or with- • Testing is offered on the Dyersburg State campus drawn from two nursing courses at Dyersburg State or with dates and times available from the Division any other college or university will not be considered of Nursing and Allied Health . for readmission or transfer to the Dyersburg State • Test fees are non-refundable . nursing program unless academic fresh start status • If unsuccessful, the applicant may seek admission as a regular student (see Requirements for

19 Admission to the Nursing Program, pages 18- Readmission and Transfer into the 19) . 7 . The applicant must bring evidence of a current active Nursing Program LPN license and valid Healthcare Provider (American In addition to the required admission criteria, applicants Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American seeking readmission or transfer admission should be aware Red Cross) CPR card to the Division of Nursing and that applications will be considered on an individual basis Allied Health . and in accordance with state and national recommended 8 . Applicants must have written notification of accep- faculty/student ratios and space availability . tance before enrollment in nursing courses is permit- Transfer Applicants ted . Only those students enrolled in a nursing course 1 . Must submit a written request for transfer and a letter are considered to have been accepted into the nursing of recommendation, verifying good standing, from program . the director of the previous Nursing program to the 9 . If accepted into the nursing program: Admission and Retention Committee . • The student will enroll in NUR 100, Introduction 2 . Must submit all official transcripts and appropriate to Nursing . This two-hour course is a foundation course descriptions from the previous school of nurs- for professional nursing . ing . • The student will enroll in MATH 1020 or suc- 3 . Nursing courses should not be over three years old; cessfully complete the Proficiency Exam . if so, these will need to be repeated . Nursing courses • The student must make a “C” or better in MATH will be evaluated on an individual basis . 1020 before enrollment in NUR 112 . • Nursing skills validation is required during the Requirements for Readmission semester in which the student is enrolled in NUR 1 . Applicant must submit a written request for read- 100 . mission to the Admission and Retention Committee • After successfully completing NUR 100, the stu- of the Division of Nursing and Allied Health three dent will be eligible to enroll in NUR 112 Nursing months prior to the term of desired admission . Care I in the Spring Semester 2 . All students must follow the readmission policies for • The applicant who does not successfully complete the College . NUR 100, Introduction to Nursing, may seek 3 . Students who have made a “D” or “F” and/or with- admission as a regular student (See Requirements drawn from two nursing courses at DSCC or any for Admission to the Nursing Program) . other school of nursing will not be considered for • For patient safety, some clinical facilities utilized readmission or transfer to the nursing program unless by the Division of Nursing and Allied Health may academic fresh start status has been granted . (See col- require proof of satisfactory physical and mental lege catalog for academic fresh start guidelines .) condition and current immunizations . Please read 4 . A student who has been out of the nursing program “Core Performance Standards” in the DSCC for 3 years or more may apply for admission as a Catalog . For assurance of patient safety, a drug beginning student . No credit will be given for nursing screen may be required . courses previously taken . Science courses more than • The applicant must submit a report of a nega- five years old must be repeated . tive tuberculosis (TB) skin test or a chest X-ray, 5 . Readmission is dependent upon space availability and as indicated, dated within six (6) months of curriculum placement . If the number of readmission the expected enrollment date . TB skin tests are requests exceeds space availability, applicants will be required yearly . evaluated according to the program “Point System” • Some clinical facilities require criminal back- as outlined in the “Requirements for Admission to the ground check and drug screen . Based on the Nursing Program” section of the Catalog . results of these checks, an affiliated clinical site 6 . Students seeking readmission will be required to suc- may determine to not allow your presence at their cessfully pass a math dosage validation exam . facility . Additionally, a criminal background may 7 . Students readmitted into any nursing course other preclude licensure or employment . The back- than NUR 111 will be expected to have mastered all ground check must be completed within 90 days previously taught clinical skills . Validation of these of the student’s initial clinical placement . skills may be required . 10 . The general education requirements for the 8 . Students readmitted into any nursing course will be Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree required to successfully pass a proficiency exam . must be met by the terms indicated in the 9 . Students seeking readmission must be recommended Nursing concentration Program of Instruction . by a majority of the nursing faculty and must have a current GPA of 2 .5 . • Courses taken in the biological sciences must 10 . Students seeking readmission will be admitted under have been taken within the past five years to meet the catalog of the current academic year . the requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree . • The student admitted with advanced standing fol- Student Appeal Process For Readmission lows the master curriculum plan as stated in the The Readmission Policy of the Division of Nursing and catalog . Allied Health states that the student who has either failed or • Retention standards for the Division of Nursing withdrawn from two nursing courses is ineligible for read- will be followed . mission into the Nursing program .

20 A student wishing to appeal a decision to deny readmission into the DSCC Nursing Program must follow these 1 . Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judg- steps . ment . 1 . Consult with the Division Dean to make known the 2 . Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with indi- intention of appealing this policy . This consultation viduals, families, and groups from a variety of social, shall be within five days following notification of the emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds . decision to deny readmission . 3 . Communication abilities sufficient for interaction 2 . After this consultation, the student needs to submit with others in verbal and written form . a written request to the Division Dean . The Division 4 . Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to Dean will attempt to resolve the complaint in consul- room and to maneuver in small spaces . tation with the student and the faculty within five days 5 . Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide of the formal presentation of the written request . safe and effective nursing care . 3 . If a satisfactory resolution is not reached in Step 2, 6 . Auditory abilities sufficient to monitor and assess the student may inform the Division Dean, the Dean health needs . of Student Services, and the Vice President for the 7 . Visual ability sufficient for observation and assess- College that he/she wishes to make a written request ment necessary in nursing care . for a review to the Appeals Board . The student shall 8 . Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment . make a written request to the Division Dean for a review to the Appeals Board within five days following the end of the prescribed time in Step 2 and shall include in the request a rationale for this request . The Division Dean within five days of receiving the General Admission and Progression student’s request, must forward the student’s request Performance Standards to the Appeals Board, together with copies of all correspondence and records pertaining to the complaint . 4 . Upon receipt of a request for review, the Chairperson (ADA) Coordinator . The student, instructor, Dean, and of the Appeals Board shall set a meeting date and noti- the ADA Coordinator will review the concentrations avail- fy, in writing, the faculty, the Division Dean, the Dean able and determine whether a reasonable accommodation is of Student Services, and the Vice President for the possible and/or which among possible accommodations will College of the meeting date . The meeting date shall best serve the student . be within seven days of the receipt of the request . 5 . The Appeals Board shall submit its findings in suf- Performance Standards for Admission and Progression ficient explicit detail to explain these findings . 1 . Stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time 6 . The Vice President for the College, the Dean of the in one location with minimum breaks . Division, and the Dean of Student Services shall 2 . Lift a minimum of 20 pounds . jointly review the findings of the Appeals Board . 3 . Demonstrate sufficient visual ability to load a fine A final decision shall be made and announced after (10-0) suture onto needle holders with/without cor- consultation with the President of the College . rective lenses while wearing safety glasses . 4 . Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and Core Performance Standards within 20 feet . 5 . Hear activation/warning signals on equipment . 6 . Detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS WHO IDENTIFY safety and patient needs . POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MEETING “CORE 7 . Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment PERFORMANCE STANDARDS” with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordina- All TBR nursing programs have adopted the follow- tion . ing core performance standards proposed by the Southern 8 . Ambulate/move around without assistive devices . Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (1993) . 9 . Assist with lifting, moving, positioning, and manipu- Admission to and progression in nursing programs is not lating the patient who is unconscious . based on these standards; instead they will be used to assist 10 . Communicate and understand English fluently both each student in determining whether accommodations or verbally and in writing . modifications are necessary . If a student feels that there 11 . Demonstrate immunity to Rubella, Rubeola, is need for any accommodations or modifications to meet Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, and HIV or AIDS, or be these core performance standards, he or she should first vaccinated against these diseases, or be willing to make this known to the instructor of the course . The instruc- sign a waiver of release of liability regarding these tor will first notify the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health . diseases . The Dean will then notify the campus Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator . The student, instructor, Dean, and the ADA Coordinator will review the concentrations available and determine whether a reasonable accommodation is possible and/or which among possible accommodations will best serve the student .

CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION

21 22 FEES & EXPENSES Guidelines special students and auditors . This fee is a one-time charge and is not applicable to the registration fee . All applicable fees are payable at the time of registration each semester . Registration at the beginning of each semes- Tuition ter is incomplete until all fees are paid or a minimum payment on the deferred payment plan is made (“paid” includes All students pay tuition of $95 per semester hour, up checks clearing the bank) . Students with financial aid, whose to a maximum of $1,241 per semester for twelve or more aid is not already applied to their accounts, need to get a credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters . Tuition in the contingency form from the Financial Aid Office and bring Summer semester is calculated on a per hour basis and is not it to the Business Office to authorize delayed fee payment subject to the maximum cap . Non-resident students also pay with their aid . Other students who do not pay by published out-of-state tuition as shown below . deadlines will be removed from the class rolls . No student Students who enroll in Regents Online Degree Program may re-enroll or graduate until all accounts are settled . The (RODP) courses pay an on-line course fee of $39 per credit term “account” includes any indebtedness to the College . hour in addition to the maintenance fee of $95 per credit Fees may be paid by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, hour . These fees are not subject to the $1,115 maximum American Express or Discover credit card . cap . All fees should be paid in the Business Office, located in the Eller Administration Building or at the off-campus cen- Out-of-State Tuition ters’ offices . Fee payment can be mailed to Dyersburg State Bona fide residents of the state of Tennessee, Pemiscot Community College, Business Office, 1510 Lake Road, and Dunklin Counties in Missouri, and Mississippi County Dyersburg, TN 38024, or you may call (731) 286-3306 to in Arkansas are not assessed out-of-state tuition . The out-of- pay by credit card . state tuition for a non-resident, full-time student is $4,579 Fees may also be paid by pre-registered students on the per semester . A part-time, non-resident will be assessed web . For web payment instructions and a link to the fee pay- $384 per semester hour unless he/she is employed full- ment site go to http://www .dscc .edu/busoff/feeand pay .htm time by the State of Tennessee . Non-resident students will Any student receiving financial aid must have a current also be assessed the appropriate tuition for in-state resident semester Dyersburg State I D. . before receiving payment students . from the Business Office . No checks will be cashed by the Business Office . Fees for Audit Students Students enrolling in regular college classes as auditors Deferred Payment Plan will pay the same fees as those enrolling for credit . Students enrolled for at least 6 credit hours may request deferment up to 50% of their fee balance (after any financial Fees for Senior Citizens aid or fee waivers are deducted) . The minimum down pay- Persons 65 years of age and over and persons with a per- ment of 50% and a $10 service fee is due by the published manent total disability who are domiciled in Tennessee and payment due date for that semester . The amount deferred is wish to receive credit for classes will be required to pay a payable in two equal monthly installments . Due dates for service fee of $75 which includes maintenance fees, student each term are noted in the Schedule . A late payment charge activity fees, technology access fees, and registration fees . of $25 will be assessed for each installment not paid on or Persons are required to submit the $10 .00 application fee, before the due date, up to $100 each term . Students who the $10 .00 facilities fee, the $10 .00 late fee, and other mis- do not pay their fees in full and who make the minimum cellaneous fees . Enrollment is on a space available basis . payment are automatically enrolled in the deferred payment Persons with a permanent total disability and persons plan . Students who withdraw from classes prior to complet- 60 years of age and older and domiciled in Tennessee may ing their deferred payments are still obligated to make those audit classes at no cost except for the application fee, late payments, net of the College refund, if any (See Fee Refund fee, facilities access fee, and books and supplies . Section of this policy) .

Basic Fees & Expenses Registration Fees The cost of attending Dyersburg State Community Students will pay registration fees in addition to tuition . College will vary from student to student according to Such fees are NON-REFUNDABLE . Included in this cat- course load, but basic fees for students enrolling in credit egory are: classes are as follows . Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Board of Regents . Technology Access Fee – NON-REFUNDABLE Application Fee All students who enroll in three credit hours will be assessed a $72 Technology Access Fee; those who enroll in Each student submitting an application for admission to four hours will be assessed a $90 Technology Access Fee; the College must pay, at the time the application is submit- and those who enroll in five or more hours will be assessed ted, a non-refundable fee of $10 . This fee applies to all stu- $112 .50 . dents, including regular degree students, transient students,

23 Student Government Association Fee – Learning Resource Center . This card will contain the student’s photo, name, student identification number, and bar NON-REFUNDABLE code and will be used throughout the enrollment period at Students who enroll in courses totaling seven or more Dyersburg State . The identification card allows the student credit hours pay $3 per semester as a Student Government to attend, at no cost or at a reduced rate, all college activities Association Fee . that are open to the student population . A student must be prepared to present his/her I D. . card at the request of a faculty Campus/Center Access Fee/Automobile member . There is a $5 00. charge for replacing a lost card . Registration – NON-REFUNDABLE Transcripts of Credits All students must pay a Campus/Center Access Fee of $10 per semester for vehicle registration/campus access . Transcripts will be furnished free of charge up to a maxi- Each person who parks an automobile on campus mum of six copies per term . A fee of $1 00. will be assessed must register that vehicle . All parking regulations must be for each additional transcript . All transcript requests must be observed . Failure to do so will result in a fine of $10 for the made in writing and submitted to the Office of Admissions first citation and $20 for subsequent violations . In accordance and Records . No telephone requests will be accepted . with State Law, handicapped parking space violations are fined at $100 . Fines not paid or cleared are treated as any Deferred Payment Plan Service Fee – other indebtedness to the college . NON-REFUNDABLE A service fee of $10 will be charged to students partici- Traffic and Parking Regulations pating in the deferred payment plan . For a complete statement regarding parking and driving regulations and payment of citations, please refer to page(s) Late Payment Fees – NON-REFUNDABLE 139-140 . Students whose fees are not paid in full by published deadlines will pay a $25 late fee per month, up to $100 per Temporary Parking Permits semester, if timely payment is not made . If a student must drive an unregistered automobile on campus, he/she may obtain a temporary permit at no charge . Late Registration Fee This temporary permit may be obtained from the Office of Student Services . Late registration is defined as any registration which occurs after the first meeting of a class in which a person enrolls . There is a $10 charge for late registration . RODP Fees Students who enroll in the Regents Online Degree Applied Music Fee Program (RODP) courses pay an online course fee of 40% of the tuition (currently $36 per credit hour) in addition to The additional fee for all private individual instruction in tuition . This fee is non-refundable . For more information on music (vocal and instrumental) is $60 per semester hour for RODP go to www tn. regentsdegrees. org/campus/dscc. . one 30-minute lesson per week for 15 weeks .

PROGRAM AND SERVICES FEES Nursing Student Expenses Students may encounter other charges in addition to the Additional expenses to the nursing student include the basic fees . Such fees are NON-REFUNDABLE . Included in cost of uniforms, hosiery, shoes, watch with second hand, this category are: liability insurance, standardized nursing achievement tests and school pin (upon graduation) . Transportation to and from clinical agencies is the responsibility of the student . There are DSCC Online Course Fee – additional fees for the state licensure exam . NON-REFUNDABLE Students who enroll in DSCC online courses pay an Continuing Education Fees online course fee of $22 75. per credit hour in addition to tuition and other incidental fees . Fees for Continuing Education courses vary according to course content, duration and any materials necessary for completion of the course . Gymnasium Access Fee – NON-REFUNDABLE GED and ACT Test Fees A $5 00. fee per semester will be assessed to each student wishing to use the recreational facilities located in the gym- The GED and ACT tests are administered by the Testing nasium if the student is not currently enrolled in a physical Center . The GED test is $55 00. while the ACT (Residual) is education activity course . $27 00. . The charge for a retake of the five-part GED test is $11 00. per part . Identification Cards Identification cards are issued each semester by the

24 Photocopying and Microfilming Fee Adjustments will be made to tuition, fees, and books for less than full-time enrollment . Costs for child care, dependent Photocopying and microfilm copies are 15 cents per care, and costs related to a handicap may be added on an page . individual basis with documentation . Costs of out-of-state tuition will be added to the above budgets . Printing Fee Students are allotted up to 200 pages of printing Fee Changes each semester . Additional pages can be purchased in the Business Office for 10 cents per page . The college reserves the right to change the fees listed herein or to add new ones as deemed necessary . Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Returned Checks Board of Regents . A $20 .00 service charge will be assessed for each check returned to the College by a bank . Any student who has not paid for a returned check given to the college within 10 days Fee Refunds of notification by the Business Office have a hold placed on his account and will be subject to the same policy govern- Refund procedures for tuition and out-of-state tuition ing any other indebtedness to the College . Check writing fees are outlined below . (All other fees are non-refundable .) privileges may be revoked for any student who has a check Change of student’s status which requires refund: returned by his bank . A . Change in a full-time student’s schedule which results in reclassification to part-time student status during a refund period . Graduation Fee B . Change in a part-time student’s schedule which This non-refundable fee of $25 is payable at the time results in a class load of fewer hours during a refund an Intent to Graduate form is submitted to the Office of period . Admissions and Records . This fee must be paid prior to graduation . Other situations which require a refund: A . Withdrawing from the institution within the refund period . Departmental Exam Fee B . Cancellation of a class by the institution . The non-refundable fee for taking each departmental C . Death of the student . exam is currently $45 .50 per credit hour credit or one-half the current per semester hour tuition rate . Refund Procedures: Refunds will be calculated for up to 60% of the term Portfolio Assessment Fee for students at DSCC who withdraw from school and are The non-refundable fee for each portfolio assessment is receiving Title IV Financial Aid . These refunds will be currently $45 .50 per credit hour or one-half the current per returned to the appropriate federal programs according to semester credit hour tuition rate . regulations . Students will be billed by the college for the amount returned . Refunds for all other students will be Books and Supplies calculated as follows: A . Refunds are allowed for the first 25% of the term . Since the cost of books and supplies varies from term Beginning with the first day of classes extending to term and from one program of study to another, only through the first 14 calendar days of classes, there is the average can be included in this catalog . That average is a 75% refund . For the remaining days of this refund approximately $1000 per year . In courses requiring special period, there is a 25% refund . No refunds will be equipment the cost will be higher in the term of initial pur- made beyond the 25% period . chase . Purchases can be made at the College Bookstore on B . 100% of the fees will be refunded for classes can- a cash or credit card basis . celled by the institution . C . 100% of the fees will be refunded for “drops” or “withdrawals” prior to the first official day of classes Student Financial Aid Budget for the regular academic term and prior to the begin- DSCC has established the following nine-month aver- ning of the first official day of classes of the respec- age budgets for the 2005-2006 year for full-time indepen- tive summer term . No refund will be made during the dent or dependent students . official registration period . D . 100% refund in case of death . At Home All Other No Dependents Students The refund policy for students receiving Title IV Financial Tuition & Fees $2481 $2481 Aid is subject to change by the Federal Government . Books & Supplies $1000 $1000 Room & Board $2250 $7658 Transportation $2540 $2540 Miscellaneous Other $ 990 ______Total $9261 $13679

25 FINANCIAL AID Application for Financial Aid (HERA) created a new grant program for full-time students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants and are U .S . All federal financial aid programs at Dyersburg State citizens beginning with the 2006-2007 award year . An Community College require assessment of the student’s eligible student may receive an Academic Competiveness financial need . This need is based on the parental and Grant (ACG) of $750 for the first academic year and student’s/spouse’s ability to contribute toward educational $1300 for the second academic year of study . expenses . The Free Application for Federal Student Aid To be eligible, a student must: is the required need analysis . Any student who applies 1 . Be a U .S . citizen; for financial aid must file a need analysis document and 2 . Be a Federal Pell Grant recipient; have the results sent to the Dyersburg State Financial Aid 3 . Be enrolled full-time in a degree program; Department . (Special and/or non-degree seeking students 4 . Be enrolled in the first or second academic year are not eligible for federal financial aid .) The priority date of his or her program of study at a two-year or of application is March 1 . four-year degree-granting institution; Federal financial aid can be disbursed only after the fol- 5 . Have completed a rigorous secondary school lowing requirements are met: program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a f 1 . Official acceptance for admission to Dyersburg State first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a as a regular, degree seeking or eligible certificate second-year student); student If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in 2 . Receipt of the results of a federally approved need an undergraduate program; and analysis If a second-year student, have a t least a cumulative 3 .0 3 . Receipt of other documents required for determining grade point average on a 4 .0 scale for the first academic eligibility for financial assistance . year . The Tennessee Student Assistance Award is a non- repayable grant to assist undergraduate students in financ- Method of Selection and Awarding ing post-secondary education . Any Tennessee resident who is enrolled or will be enrolled as an undergraduate student Applications received by March 1 will be given first pri- is eligible to apply . ority . Awards will be made for files completed by March 1 . Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is Files will be ranked by need . If there are remaining campus- a non-repayable grant to help undergraduate students with based funds after this date, funds will be awarded on a first- exceptional financial need . Priority is given to Federal Pell come, first-serve basis by the date the file is completed until Grant recipients . funds are exhausted . Federal Supplemental Educational The Federal Work-Study Program offers campus jobs to Opportunity Grant funds are awarded to students with the students who have financial need and who must earn part of greatest need, with Pell eligible students with a 0 family their educational expenses . contribution given first priority . FSEOG and Federal Work Federal Stafford Loans provide low-interest, long-term Study funds remaining at the end of Spring Semester will loans to students seeking higher education . be used to assist eligible students with Summer Semester Federal PLUS Loans provides loans to parents of costs . dependent students who want to borrow to help pay for Federal Pell Grant funds are awarded as students are their children’s education . Borrowers may have to undergo determined eligible . a credit analysis . Awarding of loans under the Federal Family Education The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Loan Programs is made on student request following deter- is available to Tennessee residents who enroll in a Tennessee mination of eligibility for other aid . public college or university that is accredited by the The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation awards Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . Students all State programs . must complete the Free Application for Federal Student All program funding is contingent upon receipt of funds Aid, as well as meet other eligibility requirements by the by the institution . deadline date . The Dyer County Promise Scholarship is funded by Grants, Employment, and Loans the Dyersburg City and Dyer County governments in an effort to provide opportunity for residents of Dyer County The student financial aid program of Dyersburg State to obtain a higher education at Dyersburg State Community Community College is designed to aid students who would College or the Tennessee Technology Center at Newbern . find it impossible to attend college without assistance . Some of the goals of this commitment are to educate Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive program of finan- tomorrow’s leaders, create a competitive workforce in Dyer cial aid in the form of grants, part-time employment, and County, and to attract and fill current high skilled, high loans . paying jobs . Federal Pell Grant is a non-repayable grant to help stu- Eligibility requirements are outlined below . Additional dents pay for their education after high school . Eligibility detailed information may be found on the Dyersburg depends upon financial need as determined by a contractor State web page at www .dscc .edu/finaid/ or by calling the for the federal government utilizing a formula devised and Dyersburg State Financial Aid Office at 286-3263 . approved by Congress . The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005

26 To receive a maximum scholarship of $675 per year Textbooks for four semesters to attend Dyersburg State Community College, all Dyer County Recipients must: All students should be prepared to purchase their text- Have been a resident of Dyer County for the three most books by the first day of class . Due to the complexity of the recent high school years . financial aid awarding process and the federal requirement Have completed the Free Application for Federal of verifying class attendance prior to the delivery of finan- Student Aid (FAFSA) . May 1 is the priority deadline for cial aid funds, there may be a delay in the receipt of finan- receipt by Dyersburg State . cial aid funds . Estimated cost of textbooks and required Have completed high school with a regular diploma or supplies for one semester is $475 . For exact costs, contact graduated from an approved Tennessee home school pro- the Dyersburg State Bookstore . gram or passed the GED is scheduled to graduate with the most recent graduating class . Satisfactory Academic Progress Enroll at Dyersburg State Community College the first semester following high school graduation or GED (summer excluded, no earlier than Fall, 2007) Introduction Maintain continuous enrollment . The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 semes- Congress in 1980, mandates institutions of higher education ter hours of college-level or developmental coursework) . to establish standards of “satisfactory progress” for stu- Remedial coursework will not be considered in determining dents receiving financial aid . Dyersburg State Community eligibility . College makes these standards applicable to all federal, Exhaust all other federal, state, and local grant or state, and institutionally awarded funds for the purpose of scholarship aid before being considered for the Promise maintaining a consistent policy for all students receiving Scholarship . financial assistance . Reapply each academic year by completing the FAFSA . Definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress Successfully complete a minimum of 9 semester hours Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress with a 2 .0 GPA at the end of the first semester with grades as specified below in order to continue receiving financial of A, B, C, D, or P . aid at Dyersburg State Community College . Successfully complete a minimum of 24 semester hours A student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of with a 2 .0 GPA at the end of the second semester with one-half of the credit hours registered for in each semester . grades of A, B, C, D, or P . (Example: A student who registers for 18 hours and drops Successfully complete a minimum of 36 semester hours 3 hours must satisfactorily complete 9 hours .) A grade of with a 2 .0 GPA at the end of the third semester with grades A, B, C, or D will be required for successful completion . of A, B, C, D, or P . Grades of W, I, E, or F are not considered completions . Exception may be made for complete withdrawal with miti- The Dyer County Promise Scholarship Program is fund- gating circumstances as defined below: ed by the Dyer County Legislative Body and the Dyersburg © Serious illness or accident on the part of the student board of Mayor and Aldermen on a year-to-year basis and © Serious illness or death in the immediate family the amount of the scholarship is based on the availability © Unavoidable change of work schedule of funds . Continuation of the scholarship is contigent upon Appropriate supporting documentation will be required . funding by Dyersburg City and Dyer County governments . Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average in accordance with the following scale or a 2 .0 grade point average for that term . Return of Title IV Funds Policy Students who withdraw from school may be required to Students Working Toward Associate Degree repay a portion of their financial aid funds, as well as students who drop a class prior to the 14th day of class . The Financial Cumulative Quality Minimum Cumulative Aid Return to Title IV Funds Policy, as well as sample calcu- Hours Attempted Quality Point Average lations, are available upon request in the Office of Financial 0 .0 to 14 .0 No minimum Aid . Additional information may be found on the DSCC 14 .1 to 26 .0 1 .00 website at www dscc. edu/FINAID/Consumer. . htm . 26 .1 to 40 .0 1 .40 40 .1 to 48 .0 1 .70 48 .1 to 56 .0 1 .90 56 .1 and above 2 .00 Financial Aid Consumer Information Students Working Toward Academic or Financial Aid Consumer Information may be found on Technical Certificate the DSCC website at www dscc. edu/FINAID/Consumer. . htm . Additional information on programs available and Cumulative Quality Minimum Cumulative the policies and procedures regarding the administration of Hours Attempted Quality Point Average the financial aid programs at Dyersburg State Community 0-6 1 .0 College may be found on this website . Paper copies are avail- 7-13 1 .5 able upon request by contacting the Financial Aid Office . 14-20 1 .9 21 or more 2 .0

27 requested by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee . The Financial Aid Probation Financial Aid Appeals Committee makes recommendations A student who does not meet the above cumulative to the Dean of Student Services . Therefore, a student wish- grade point average will be placed on financial aid proba- ing to appeal the action of this committee should submit tion for one semester . a written appeal to the Dean of Student Services within Removal from probation – A student will be removed five class days from date of notification . If further action from financial aid probation at the end of the next semester is deemed necessary, an appeal of a decision of the Dean if he/she satisfactorily completes the semester as outlined of Student Services will be made in writing to the Vice above . President of the College, and further appeal will be made in writing to the President, if desired . Each of these appeals Financial Aid Suspension must be made in writing within five days of notification of If the student fails to meet the above minimum stan- the previous appeal decision . dards while on probation, then that student will be suspended from receiving aid . THE TERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE Any student who receives a 0 00. grade point average FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS NO EFFECT ON THE or does not pass half of the hours in which he/she registers RIGHT OF THE STUDENT TO ENROLL AS A STUDENT will be removed from financial aid without a probationary AT DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE . period . A student who returns after being suspended from Notification receiving financial aid must meet minimum academic stan- The Office of Financial Aid will notify by letter any dards each semester he/she enrolls . student receiving financial assistance that does not meet minimum satisfactory progress and is being terminated Reestablishment of Eligibility to Receive Financial Aid from aid . This notice will be addressed to the student’s most A student suspended from receiving financial aid may current local address on file with the Office of Financial have his/her financial aid reinstated if he/she enrolls without Aid . It shall be the responsibility of the student to inform the financial aid in a minimum of 6 hours for one semester and Financial Aid Office of a correct mailing address . maintains satisfactory academic progress in those courses as outlined above . Good Academic Standing For purposes of receiving financial assistance, good Time Limit For Aid academic standing is defined as continued enrollment at A degree-seeking student will be allowed to receive the College . financial assistance until graduation or for a maximum of 90 credit hours beyond the total credit hours required for Repayment Of Aid completion of a degree program . Students enrolled in a cer- Students who officially or unofficially withdraw from tificate program will be allowed to receive financial aid for the College during a semester will be expected to repay an a maximum of 150% of the program . If a student is required appropriate amount of aid awarded . (Exception: Federal to take remedial/developmental coursework, he/she can College Work-Study Program) . Students should familiarize receive additional financial assistance for up to 30 hours of themselves with the Return of Title IV Funds Policy . coursework . Transfer credits will be included in the total hours of eligibility . All attempted coursework (W, I, E, F, as Book Loans well as regular grades) count toward the maximum number of hours attempted . Appeals will be considered on an individual basis by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee . This fund was established by DSCC employees and members of the Dyersburg community . Eligible minority Coursework Not Completed (E or I Grades), Repeated students are allowed to purchase books for classes in which Courses they are currently enrolled . Students are strongly encour- If a student repeats a course because of receiving a aged to repay these funds . In past years contributors such as failing grade in a previous semester or because the student Dyersburg Ford, the Diamond Club, and local area churches wishes to improve a grade in a course, the credits may be have aided in the continuation of the General Minority included in the total number of credits the student is taking Fund and most recently General Minority Book Reserve . when determining enrollment status as long as the student Applications and additional information may be obtained is considered to be making satisfactory progress and as long from the Fund Coordinator, Dorothy Bond, in the Student as the institution is allowing the student to receive credit Center, (731) 286-3332 . for the repeated course . Students registering for courses in which they have received an incomplete grade must re-reg- Cedric L . Brown Memorial ister for the entire course in a subsequent semester . Emergency Fund

Appeals Any administrative action or termination of financial This specialized fund was established by DSCC staff assistance which occurs as a result of this policy may who are members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, be appealed by the student to the Financial Aid Appeals Inc ., (Zeta Kappa Chapter) in memory of fellow fraternity Committee by submitting an appeal request in writing to brother Cedric Brown . Eligible students may apply for a the Director of Financial Aid accompanied by appropri- limited and short-term loan to offset emergency situations ate supporting documents, which may include documents that directly impact educational development . Applications and additional information may be obtained from the Fund

28 Coordinator, Dorothy Bond, in the Student Center, (731) by Certain Eligible Students Receiving U . S . Department 286-3332, or Margaret Jones, Financial Aid Assistant in the of Veterans Affairs or Other Governmentally Funded Student Center, (731) 286-3235 . Educational Assistance Benefits Service members, Veterans, and dependents of veter- Incentive Scholars Program for ans who are eligible beneficiaries of U . S . Department of African American Students (ISPAAS) Veterans Affairs education benefits or other governmentally funded educational assistance, subject to the conditions and guidelines set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated 49-7-104 The Incentive Scholars Program for African American as amended, may elect, upon formal application, to defer Students is designed to increase minority enrollment at payment of required tuition and fees until the final day Dyersburg State Community College . Fee grants, proof the term for which the deferment has been requested . vided by the Tennessee Board of Regents, are award- Application for deferment must be made no later than 14 ed to in-state graduating high school seniors, first-time days after the beginning of the term, and the amount of the and returning DSCC students for the following academic deferment shall not exceed the total monetary benefits to year . Scholarships will be awarded to prospective African be received for the term . Students who have been granted American students following a March 1 deadline date . deferments are expected to make timely payments on their Applicants must have a minimum of a 2 .0 grade point outstanding tuition and fees balance once education benefits average to qualify for initial eligibility and consideration . are being delivered, and eligibility for such deferment shall Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress terminate if the student fails to abide by any applicable rule and participate in outlined ISPAAS activities to retain this or regulation, or to act in good faith in making timely pay- scholarship . Subject to availability, Incentive Scholars ments . This notice is published pursuant to Public Chapter funds are also awarded to assist eligible students desiring 279, Acts of 2003, effective July 1, 2003 . to attend the DSCC Summer semester . Recently Dyersburg State was given the opportunity to increase state funding Financial Aid and Individualized Courses for this program by providing an additional 60% in private funds to match a 40% state appropriation . The private funds are raised through the contributions of churches, private Early registration for an individualized course will be donations, institutional funds, and small fundraisers . The applicable to financial aid eligibility as part of any award additional funding supplements the ISPAAS program, and that may be made for the semester registered for, and not is referred to as Partners in Education (PIE) . Additional for the semester in which the early registration may take information regarding ISPAAS and PIE is available from place . Upon satisfactory completion of a course designated the Program Coordinator, Dorothy Bond, in the Student as “individualized,” within the allowed perimeters, the Center, (731) 286-3332 . instructor will assign the grade earned; this grade will then replace any previously assigned “E” grade . Veterans’ Benefits Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Dyersburg State Community College cooperates with the U .S . Department of Veterans Affairs in providing educational opportunities for veterans and eligible persons Qualifying students may receive Tennessee Education under appropriate Public Laws . Veterans and eligible per- Lottery Scholarship Program funds . For eligibility and sons desiring to attend Dyersburg State Community College application details, please check the Tennessee Student under appropriate federal legislation should contact: Assistance Corporation (TSAC) website at www .collegepaystn .com . Office of Financial Aid All determination of eligibility for awarding of Tennessee Dyersburg State Community College Education Lottery Scholarship Program funds will be made 1510 Lake Road by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation . Dyersburg, TN 38024 Those eligible persons requesting Advanced Pay must Endowed Scholarships see that all required documents are submitted to the Office of Admissions & Records and the Veterans Affairs/ The following scholarships are made possible by indi- Financial Aid Counselor at least six weeks prior to the dead- viduals who have made gifts of sufficient size to fund a line for requesting Advanced Pay . scholarship each year from the investment income . Such Veterans’ educational benefits may not be paid until eli- gifts will help our students for years to come and provide a gible persons desiring to attend Dyersburg State Community lasting memorial to the donor’s generosity and to an indi- College have been officially admitted in a degree-seeking or vidual they would like to have remembered . approved certificate program . For more information about receiving credit for military training and education and Dr . Carlton H . Bowyer Memorial Endowed Scholarship admissions requirements, contact the Office of Admissions Fund . Family, friends and the business community have and Records or the VA/Financial Aid Counselor located in established the Dr . Carlton H . Bowyer Memorial Endowed the Financial Aid Office . Scholarship Fund in his memory . Income from the endow- The Office of Student Services reports to the Department ment will be awarded to deserving students . Dr . Bowyer of Veterans Affairs on all persons receiving benefits . served as a professor of Philosophy of Education from 1949 to 1995 at the following institutions: Stephens College Eligibility for Deferment of Payment of Tuition and Fees

29 in Missouri, Emporia State University in Kansas, the County residents enrolled in the associate degree nursing University of Texas, the University of Alabama, and the program at Dyersburg State and in the bachelor of nursing University of Memphis . At the University of Alabama, he program at Memphis State . was Director of International Programs and at the University of Memphis, he was Chairman of the Department of First Citizens National Bank . First Citizens National Bank Foundations of Education . He served in the Second World and its Board of Directors, believing that education is vital War and was one of the first troops to liberate Dachau . to the economic development of the community, established Carlton was married to Dr . Karen Bowyer in 1972 . He was a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund in 1993 to be paid born in 1926 in Norfolk, Virginia and passed away in Little over the next ten years . This fund will help students attend Rock, Arkansas in 1995 . college for generations to come .

Carlin Family Endowed Scholarship . Family and friends Forcum-Lannom Endowed Scholarship . The Forcum- have established this scholarship in memory of Robert Lannom Endowed Scholarship was created by a generous and Aleta Carlin . Mr . and Mrs . Carlin were residents gift from Mr . and Mrs . E . H . Lannom, Mr . Hilton Buckner of Dyersburg for over forty years . Mr . Carlin was Vice Forcum, Mrs . Lucianne Ezell, and the late Mrs . Donna President of sales at Heckethorn Manufacturing Company . Forcum Williams . The scholarship is open to students pur- Selection of the recipient of this scholarship will be made suing any field of study . by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee . Caterpillar Foundation . The Caterpillar Foundation estab- William Kent Ford, Sr . Scholarship Endowment Fund . The lished an endowed scholarship . Interest from this scholar- family of William Kent Ford, Sr . and Ford Construction ship will be awarded to deserving students . Company have established an endowed scholarship in memory of Mr . Ford . The scholarship is open to students Robert E . Cloar Endowment . Mr . Robert E . Cloar was who demonstrate financial need . Students in any field of born in 1906 and passed away in 2000 . He was employed study are eligible to apply . by Dyersburg Fabrics in 1929 as Plant Superintendent and retired in 1986 as Vice President for Manufacturing . Mr . Gracey Pattison McNeely Fyfe Endowed Scholarship . This Cloar was a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, scholarship has been established by her daughter, Mrs . TN . He started Boy Scout Troop 88 in 1940 and served as Nancy Cardozier, in memory of Mrs . Fyfe, an accomplished Scout Master and was active in scouting for many years . musician as well as devoted wife, mother, and homemaker . He was married to Jennette Cloar . They had one son, Bill Her love and concern for young people was expressed Cloar . Mr . Cloar established this scholarship to help educate through her many years of teaching Sunday School and deserving students from this area . leading the youth in special musical programs for worship . Qualified graduates of Tipton County high schools are eligi- Cobb-Parr Memorial Park . The Trustees from the Cobb- ble to apply, and students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate Parr Memorial Park in Covington have established an degree in Elementary Education are encouraged to apply . endowed scholarship . Income from the scholarship will be awarded to Tipton County students . Peter Fyfe Endowed Scholarship . Mrs . Nancy Cardozier of Austin, Texas and a native of Covington, Tennessee, has Dr . Walter E . David Endowed Scholarship . The Dr . Walter established The Peter Fyfe Endowed Scholarship in mem- E . David Endowed Scholarship was established to fund a ory of her father . Mr . Fyfe, born in 1883 in Gilby, North scholarship for a needy student who is interested in nursing Dakota, died in 1981 in Covington, TN . Mr . Fyfe built a or wildlife management . career of sixty-one years with the same bank, serving thirty- three of those years as chief executive officer . He oversaw Dick and Martha Donner Endowed Scholarship . This schol- the development of a system of six out-of-county branches, arship was established by Dick and Martha Donner to fund unique among Tennessee banks at that time . Maintaining scholarships to students . farming and ginning interests as well, Mr . Fyfe earned a widespread reputation for initiative, integrity, and fairness, DSCC Administrative Professionals Council Scholarship . which the scholarship recipient would be wise to emulate . The Administrative Professionals of Dyersburg State Income from this scholarship will be awarded to a qualified Community College established a scholarship fund for graduate of a Tipton County high school who plans to major deserving students in honor of Founding President E . B . in the business-related field . Eller and in loving memory of members of the Council, Mrs . Nell Armstrong, Mrs . Bonnie F . Jones, and Mrs . Deborah Dale F . Glover Scholarship Endowment Fund . A lifelong Morgan . This scholarship will encourage students who plan supporter of better education for Tennessee, Dale Glover to enter the secretarial field by assisting them with college and his wife Elizabeth, of Obion, Tennessee, generously expenses . endowed a scholarship in 1985 . Income from this scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from Obion County Allene Farris Scholarship Endowment Fund . Mr . William who plans to pursue a higher education . Mr . Glover spent 29 W . Farris of Memphis, TN, a prominent attorney, mem- years in the capacities of Director, President and Chairman ber of the State Board of Regents and DSCC Foundation of Commercial Bank in Obion . Mr . Glover was a member Director Emeritus, has established a scholarship fund as a of the Tennessee Board of Regents from 1972 until 1984 . memorial to his late sister, Allene Farris, who died in 1941 He also served ten years on the State Board of Education, of meningitis . She was a 20 year-old senior in the Methodist eight years in the Tennessee Legislature and as a trustee of Hospital School of Nursing . The scholarships are for Dyer Union University in Jackson . The classroom building on our

30 campus is named the “Dale F . Glover Education Center .” Margo Marie Petersen Memorial Nursing Scholarship . Bill and Mary Adcock have established this scholarship in Ben and Lillian Greenberg Memorial Scholarship . Mr . memory of their granddaughter, Margo M . Petersen . Margo and Mrs . Harold Greenberg and Mr . and Mrs . Edward was born on November 17, 1988 to Dr . and Mrs . Ronald Greenberg have established a scholarship in memory of Petersen . She contracted a rare blood disorder at the age of 3 their parents, Mr . and Mrs . Ben Greenberg, to be awarded 1/2 months and died on June 12, 1989 . During Margo’s ill- to a deserving student . ness and after her death, the family felt special gratitude to the nurses who cared for her through their consistent love, Eddie Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship . The care, and concern . This scholarship was established to con- Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, members tinue to express their love for Margo and their thankfulness of the business community, family, and friends have estab- to the nursing profession . In this way Margo’s brief life can lished this scholarship in memory of Mr . Eddie Gregory . continue to touch and bless the scholarship recipient as well as other deserving nursing students in the future . The Stanley Hulme/Newbern Lions Scholarship Fund . Members of the Newbern Lions Club have established an Lindsay Rice Memorial Music Scholarship . This scholar- endowed scholarship in memory of Stanley Hulme . Mr . ship is awarded to a qualified student who meets the criteria Hulme was a dedicated member of the Newbern Lions of enrolling in the Dyersburg Community Orchestra . The Club . This scholarship will be awarded each year to an Music Department will select the recipient . incoming freshman who is a Dyer County High School graduate . Selection of the recipient of this scholarship will Security Bancorp of Tennessee . Security Bank, Bank of be made by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee . Halls, Gates Bank and Trust and Bank of Crockett established a $450,000 endowed scholarship fund in 1994 to be Mr . and Mrs . E . H . Lannom, Jr . Endowed Scholarship . The paid over the next ten years . Mr . and Mrs . E . H . Lannom, Jr . Endowed Scholarship was established to fund scholarships to students . William Len and Virginia D . Shipman Endowed Scholarship . The children of William Len and Virginia D . Shipman have The Maude M . Latta Scholarship . The Maude M . Latta established an endowed scholarship in memory of their Scholarship was created in a bequest to Dyersburg State parents . Community College from Mrs . Latta . Interest from this scholarship will be awarded to deserving students in the Maggie Lou Sudbury Endowed Scholarship . The Maggie Education field . Lou Sudbury Scholarship Fund was established through a generous gift from the estate of Miss Maggie Lou Sudbury . Ken Leeth Family Scholarship . Ken Leeth and his family Miss Sudbury was a teacher whose career spanned sixty have established a scholarship in which the student would years . The scholarship is availalbe to students who are attend Dyersburg State for two years and then transfer to the graduates of a high school in Dyer County . University of Tennessee at Martin . The scholarship will pay for tuition and books . Hugh M . Todd, Jr . Endowed Scholarship . Dyersburg Fabrics, Inc ., its Corporate Board of Directors and friends The Deetrice Mathews Scholarship . Mrs . Maude Latta of Mr . Hugh M . Todd, Jr ., have established an endowed established the Deetrice Mathews Scholarship in memory scholarship in his honor . Proceeds from this fund will be of her sister in a bequest to Dyersburg State Community used to award scholarships to deserving students . College . Interest from this scholarship will be awarded to deserving students in the Business Administration field . West Tennessee CPA Chapter Endowed Scholarship . The West Tennessee Chapter CPA Endowed Scholarship is Dr . Mary Frances Seibert McCauley English Scholarship . established through the generosity of the chapter member- A scholarship has been established in honor of Dr . Mary ship to provide an opportunity for deserving citizens of Frances Seibert McCauley for her many years of dedicated West Tennessee to pursue an associate degree or profes- teaching and her love for education . Dr . McCauley joined sional certification at Dyersburg State Community College . Dyersburg State as Instructor of English in 1969 . She retired The award will be $250 per semester or $500 a year . from DSCC in 1994 as Professor of English . Dr . McCauley Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled as a full- received her B .S . Degree from A & I University in Nashville time student with a major in business and an emphasis in with a major in English and history and earned the Master’s accounting . The recipient must maintain a 2 .5 grade point degree from the same institution with a major in English . average . Application must be made through the Financial She received her doctorate degree from George Peabody Aid Office at DSCC . of Vanderbilt University in 1983 . Prior to her employment at DSCC, Dr . McCauley taught English at Roosevelt High The following individuals, businesses and organizations School in Gary, Indiana, Bruce High School and Dyersburg made contributions to endowed scholarships: High School in Dyersburg . Dr . McCauley died on July 2, 2002, after an extended battle with cancer . Mr . and Mrs . Bill Adcock Mrs . Martha Donner Borthwick Judy Peel Memorial Scholarship . Friends and members of Dr . D . Peter Brown the business community have established this scholarship Dr . and Mrs . J .D . Connell in memory of Mrs . Judy Peel to be awarded to deserving DSCC Administrative Professionals Council students from Dyer County . DSCC Faculty and Staff Mr . and Mrs . Joseph Emery

31 Mr . Julius Falkoff family of Nell Armstrong, a charter DSCC staff member, FMC Corporation have established a scholarship in her memory . Preference is Friendship Bank, A division of Clayton Bank given to applicants with financial need . David and Linda Landgraf Mr . and Mrs . Stallings Lipford BancorpSouth Scholarship-Covington . BancorpSouth, Ms . Marsha Mitchell Covington, has established a scholarship to be awarded Ms . Peggy Rice to a full-time student with a low to moderate income who Ms . Sandra Rockett desires to attend college at the Tipton County Center . Mr . Bill Shipman Ms . Susan Shipman BancorpSouth Scholarship-Trenton . BancorpSouth, Ms . Melody Smith Trenton, has established a scholarship to be awarded to a Ms . Maggie Lou Sudbury Trust full-time Gibson County student with a low to moderate income .

Bank of Ripley Scholarship . The Bank of Ripley provides a scholarship for a graduate of Ripley High School to attend Donor Scholarships Dyersburg State . The recipient is selected by the staff of Ripley High School .

Numerous scholarships are available to students who Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City, Women’s Auxiliary attend Dyersburg State Community College . They are made Scholarship . The Women’s Auxiliary provides a two-year possible by contributions from businesses, civic organiza- scholarship with priority to employees of Baptist Memorial tions, clubs and individuals in the college service area . Hospital, Union City, and residents of Obion County . General requirements for eligibility are (1) full-time enroll- Financial need will be a consideration . ment and (2) maintaining satisfactory academic progress . Bekaert Corporation Betty Pritchard Memorial Scholarship . Some donor scholarships have additional restrictions as Bekaert Corporation has established the Betty Pritchard stated in the catalog description . Memorial Scholarship and will award two scholarships Donor scholarships are awarded on the basis of need, annually up to a maximum of $3,500 .00 ($1,750 .00 per academic achievement, and participation in student activi- semester) each . One scholarship will be awarded to a recipi- ties, leadership and citizenship . Unless otherwise specified, ent attending Dyersburg State Community College and the College Scholarship Committee selects recipients . one will be awarded to a recipient for use at an accredited Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application college or university of their choosing . The scholarships for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . The priority deadline for will cover one academic year and must be used for tuition completion and filing of the FAFSA is March 1 . Entering and books only . Graduating high school seniors who are students must submit a seventh semester transcript and be the son/daughter or step-son/step-daughter of an active fully accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student . or retired Bekaert Dyersburg employee will be eligible to Dyersburg State Community College is grateful to the apply . Recipients for scholarship awards will be selected by following individuals and organizations that have agreed to the Bekaert Corporation Dyersburg . provide scholarship assistance on an ongoing basis: Joe Bennett Memorial Scholarship . Gary and Jane Cutler Ocie Fizer Adams Memorial Scholarship . The family of have established a $1,000 .00 scholarship in memory of Mrs . Ocie Fizer Adams has established this scholarship in Joe Bennett for the purpose of helping provide an educa- her memory . Recipients must maintain a minimum grade tion for students at Dyersburg State Community College point average of 2 .5, have financial need, and major in the who are members of the Church of Christ . A student can field of “truly” helping others . apply for one renewal of this scholarship . A student applying for renewal must have a grade point average at DSCC Bill and Mary Adcock Scholarship . Bill and Mary Adcock of 2 .5 or higher . Applications and further information provide a scholarship each year with preference given to may be obtained from the Dyersburg State Financial Aid students from the Newbern area . Recipients must maintain Office . Completed application forms will be forwarded at least a “C” average . from the DSCC Financial Aid Office to the Elders of the West Dyersburg Church of Christ . Applicants who are not Katherine M . Alford Scholarship . Mrs . Katherine M . Alford members of the West Dyersburg Church of Christ will have has established a scholarship to be awarded to a second year two letters of reference from church leaders of their home student in the Administrative Office Support Program . The congregations sent to the Elders of the West Dyersburg recipient must have a 3 .0 grade point average, be a mem- Church of Christ . Selection of the recipient will be made by ber of the Dyersburg State Business and Office Support the Elders of the West Dyersburg Church of Christ . Association and exhibit good character . Dr . Peter Brown Scholarship . Dr . Peter Brown has estab- Evera Armstrong Parker Nursing Scholarship . Mr . Mike lished this scholarship for a woman softball player with an Armstrong has established a scholarship in memory of ACT score of 19 or above . Mrs . Evera Armstrong Parker . Two $500 .00 scholarships will be awarded to nursing majors in Lake, Obion, or Dyer Gloria Joyce Cape Memorial Scholarship . Dr . and Mrs . County . Richard Cape have established a scholarship in memory of Dr . Cape’s mother, Gloria Joyce Cape, to be awarded to a Nell H . Armstrong Memorial Scholarship . Friends and

32 nursing student . Dyersburg Rotary Club Scholarship . The Dyersburg Rotary Hughes and Rose Clardy Scholarship . Mr . H . Hughes club provides a full-tuition scholarship to a recent graduate Clardy has established this scholarship . Preference will be of Dyersburg or Dyer County High School . Scholarship given to a Business and Finance major . recipients must be full-time, degree-seeking students .

Jack and Shirley Dewitt Scholarship . This scholarship was Dyersburg State Community College Cheerleader established by Mr . Jack Dewitt to fund a $1,000 .00 scholar- Scholarships . Dyersburg State awards full-fee scholarships ship to a deserving student in any field of study . each year to cheerleaders .

DSCC Alumni Scholarship . The members of the DSCC Dyersburg State Community College Faculty Scholarships . Alumni Association have established this scholarship for The faculty of Dyersburg State awards scholarships annu- deserving students . Recipients must be full-time, degree ally, one of which is named the Bill Edwards Scholarship . seeking students . Preference will be given to the children Recipients are selected by the Executive Committee of the of Dyersburg State alumni . Anyone who has completed Faculty Assembly . twenty-four semester hours or thirty-six quarter hours at DSCC is considered an alumnus of the college . Dyersburg State Community College Jazz Choir Scholarships . Dyersburg State awards full fee scholarships DSCC Foundation Honors Scholarships . The Dyersburg to in-state students with the possibility of renewal the sec- State Community College Foundation Directors have estab- ond year . Recipients must enroll in jazz choir each semester lished scholarships for honor students who have an ACT and fulfill all course requirements . Students must audition score of 26 or higher and a 3 .5 high school grade point before the music faculty, and the music faculty will make average . Students must apply by March 1 and be a full-time the selection of the recipient . student . The recipients must maintain a 3 .5 grade point average . Recipients must complete twelve hours of honors Dyersburg State Community College Mathematics classes and twenty hours of volunteer work . Scholarship . Dyersburg State Community College awards scholarships to winners in mathematics competition . Dyersburg Civitan Memorial Scholarship . The Dyersburg Civitan Club contributes a full tuition scholarship . Recipients EdScholar Scholarship Program . This scholarship is spon- must be graduates of a Dyer County High School . sored by edsouth and edamerica to deserving undergraduate students . Recipients must meet a range of criteria including Dyersburg Cotillion Club Scholarship . The Dyersburg academic merit, leadership, community service, and finan- Cotillion Club contributes a scholarship for the freshman cial need . Tuition expenses are underwritten for qualified year to one graduate of Dyersburg High School and one incoming freshmen . For assistance beyond the freshmen graduate of Dyer County High School . The scholarships year, students must maintain a minimum grade point aver- are awarded every year . age, attend school full time and be in good standing .

Dyersburg Electric System . The Dyersburg Electric System First Citizens National Bank Scholarship . First Citizens has established a scholarship to be awarded to a deserving National Bank of Dyersburg provides five scholarships student with financial need . Preference will be given to each year . One scholarship is in honor of the Dyer County- employees and employees’ children . Dyersburg Teachers Association . One is awarded to an athlete selected by the athletic staff . Two scholarships are Dyersburg Jaycees Scholarship . Dyersburg High School awarded to Upward Bound participants . Scholarships are graduates are eligible to apply for a scholarship contributed restricted to graduates of Dyersburg and Dyer County high by the Dyersburg Jaycees . schools . Priority will be given to children of employees .

Dyersburg Kiwanis Club Scholarship . A scholarship is First Tennessee Bank Scholarship . First Tennessee Bank of provided each year by the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club to a Dyersburg contributes scholarships each year through the graduate of a Dyer County High School . Arthur Hamilton Trust Fund . Scholarships are awarded to Dyersburg High School graduates and Dyer County High Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship . School graduates . The Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary awards a $2,500 scholarship each year to a nursing student who Vern Forcum Scholarship Fund . The Vern Forcum agrees to practice in a health related field for a minimum Scholarship Fund, administered by the Trust Department of of three years with first consideration given to Dyersburg First Citizens National Bank, provides a number of scholar- Regional Medical Center . ships to Dyersburg State students upon completion of their freshman year . The college staff recommends students . Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Scholarship . Dyersburg Recipients must use the scholarship to complete the sopho- Regional Medical Center has established scholarships to be more year at Dyersburg State Community College . awarded to three 1st year nursing students and three 2nd year nursing students . Ford Construction Company/Charles F . Moore Scholarship . Ford Construction Company awards a full fee and book Dyersburg Rotary Breakfast Club Scholarship . The scholarship annually in memory of Charles F . Moore to a Dyersburg Rotary Breakfast Club awards a full-fee scholar- full-time student majoring in accounting . ship each year to a deserving student .

33 Benjamin A . Franklin Memorial Music Scholarship . The faculty at DSCC . Mr . Kelly died on March 2, 2002, after an Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council awards a $180 schol- extended battle with cancer . Applications and further infor- arship annually to be used for private music lesson fees . mation may be obtained from the Dyersburg State Financial Applicants should contact the music staff for applications Aid Office . The DSCC Financial Aid and Scholarship and information . Committee will select scholarship recipients .

Frazier Memorial Scholarship . The Frazier Roofing Komatsu America International Company Scholarship . Company awards $3,000 per year to provide education to Komatsu America International Company awards two needy students . $1,000 .00 scholarships each year . Preference will be given for the first scholarship to be awarded to a student from Serita Gauldin Memorial Scholarship . This scholarship Lauderdale County and the second scholarship will be has been established in memory of Serita Gauldin by her awarded to a Dyer County student . mother, Mrs . Cora Edwards . Recipients must have a 3 .0 grade point average and must be a female athlete . Elda La Ront and Russell Dittmer Memorial Scholarship . Drs . Carlton and Karen Bowyer and family members made Gibson County Dollars for Scholars Scholarships . this gift in memory of Dr . Karen Bowyer’s late aunt and Businesses, industries, organizations and individuals raise uncle . funds for scholarships each year to be awarded to deserving students from Gibson County . Recipients are selected by Bill Lindamood Scholarship . Mr . Bill Lindamood has estab- the Dyersburg State Scholarship Committee . lished a scholarship to be awarded to a recent Lake County Giving Friends of Dyersburg Nursing Scholarship . The High School graduate . Giving Friends of Dyersburg award annually a scholarship to a nursing student . Preference is given to residents of Dyer Frank Maynard Memorial Scholarship . Members of the County . Recipients are expected to maintain a 3 .0 grade Dyersburg Fraternal Order of Police #18 established this point average . Interested students should contact the Giving full fee and book scholarship in memory of Frank Maynard Friends of Dyersburg, Inc . who lost his life while serving as a police officer . This scholarship award is restricted to immediate family mem- Tommie Goodwin Leadership Scholarship . This scholar- bers of any Dyer County, Tennessee law enforcement ship was established to recognize leadership (school, com- officer . Applicants will be screened by the F .O .P . Selection munity, job), academic excellence, and civic mindedness . Committee . Recipient must be a Gibson County resident but may attend any campus . Ida Mae Theus-Mays Memorial Scholarship . J . Denard Williams, a DSCC graduate and pastor of Faith Deliverance Jack Heckethorn Scholarship . Heckethorn Manufacturing Apostolic Church, Dyersburg, Tennessee, Emma Mays- Company awards a $1,000 scholarship annually to a son or Reynolds, a DSCC faculty member, the Mays’s fam- daughter of a full-time employee . ily, and the Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church members have established a scholarship in memory of a devout Chancellor Grooms Herron Scholarship . Senator Roy believer and supporter of education and founder of Faith Herron has established a scholarship in memory of his Deliverance Apostolic Church, Ida Mae Theus-Mays . This father, Chancellor Grooms Herron . scholarship is to be awarded to a second-year, full-time student at DSCC . Preferably, the student should be African- Mary-Elizabeth Sloan Hughes Scholarship . David Hughes, American, must have and maintain a minimum 2 .5 grade a DSCC Alumni, has established this scholarship in honor point average, must be active in campus life at DSCC, and of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Sloan Hughes . The recipient must be an active member of a Christian-centered church . is to be a second year nursing student, preferably from Completed application forms, a letter from the applicant and Lauderdale County, who is in need of financial assistance . two reference letters should be forwarded to the Trustees of Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church . The Trustees of Faith InSouth Bank . InSouth Bank awards three scholarships, one Deliverance Apostolic Church will make the selection . to each of the three Tipton County high schools . McDonald’s Inc . Scholarship . The Sells family provides Burrell Jernigan Scholarship . Mrs . Burrell Jernigan has eight full-tuition scholarships each year . Preference is established a scholarship in memory of her late husband to given to employees of McDonald’s Inc ., owned by the be awarded to a deserving student . Sells family . If there are no applicants who are employees of McDonald’s, preference will be given to applicants David C . Kelly Memorial Scholarship . A scholarship has from counties where Sells family owned McDonald’s are been established in memory of DSCC Associate Professor located . of English David C . Kelly for his many years of dedicated teaching and his love for education . Mr . Kelly became a Methodist Hospitals Foundation . Funded by contributions charter member of the English faculty of Dyersburg State from the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary, the Foundation Community College in the Fall of 1969 . He received and friends of Dyersburg Hospital, grants will be made his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Lambuth to students who agree to work at Methodist Hospital of University, Magna Cum Laude in 1965, and his Master of Dyersburg or an affiliate of Methodist Health Systems for a Arts degree in English from the University of Memphis period of two years following graduation . in 1967 . He taught at Southside High School in Memphis and Lambuth University in Jackson prior to joining the Dr . Fred Moore, Jr . Memorial Scholarship . The family of

34 Dr . Fred Moore, III awards $1,600 per year to a nursing amount of $2,500 to be awarded to six deserving students student in memory of Dr . Fred Moore, Jr . Preference will be with financial need . Preference will be given to employees given to students from Dyer, Lake, and Lauderdale counties and employees’ children, with second preference given to who are accepted into the nursing program . Lauderdale County students .

Jack Overbey Memorial Scholarship . Friends and family The King W . Rogers, Jr ., and Essie M . Rogers Scholarships . of Jack Overbey, a DSCC staff member, have established a Scholarships have been established in memory of Mr . King scholarship in his memory . W . Rogers, Jr . and Mrs . Essie M . Rogers . They have been funded by Mrs . King W . Rogers, Jr . and by Mr . and Mrs . Hattie Lou Page Trust Fund . A lifelong resident of Dyer King W . Rogers, III . County, Ms . Hattie Lou Page had a deep and sincere interest in Dyer County students who desired to enter medically- Coy and Jeanette Rose Scholarship . Rose Integrated related careers . This interest resulted in her establishing Services, Inc . has established a scholarship in honor of Coy a trust fund with First Citizens National Bank, that, upon and Jeanette Rose, the parents of Paul and Allan Rose . Mr . her death, would be used to provide financial assistance Coy W . Rose and his father, Mr . J . W . (Bill) Rose founded for Dyer County students to pursue degrees in Nursing Rose Iron Works in 1953 which grew into the current Rose at Dyersburg State Community College . The amount of Integrated Services . Rose Integrated Services has a rich his- the scholarship is determined by the financial need of the tory founded upon family values and a strong work ethic . In applicants . keeping with these values, this scholarship was established to be awarded to an employee or employee’s family mem- Don Pennington Scholarship . Forcum Lannom Contractors ber from Tipton County . awards a $1,500 scholarship per year in honor of Don Pennington . The recipient must be a resident of Dyer Ava Scarborough and Eva Clifton Hendrix Memorial County . Scholarship . Woody and Marilyn Clifton have funded this scholarship in memory of their mothers . Preference will Bowde W . Poston Memorial Music Scholarship Fund . A go to deserving students from the Yorkville, Dyer and full music scholarship for one year has been established in Rutherford area . memory of Mr . Bowde W . Poston by First Citizens National Bank . The award will be made annually to a student who Tim and Thirza Sloan Scholarship . Mr . & Mrs . Tim Sloan exhibits talent in music and who plans to pursue music as a have established two $1,200 scholarships to be awarded to a major interest in life . Applicants should contact the Head of deserving student from Tipton County and to a student from the Music Department for applications and information . another county in any field of study .

Quebecor World . Quebecor World awards scholarships The Society of Human Resource Management . The Society each year to Dyersburg State students . Preference will be of Human Resource Management has established a scholar- given to children of Quebecor World employees . ship of $500 per semester to be awarded to a business major from Dyer, Lake, Obion, or Lauderdale County . Lillian Rawles Educational Trust Fund . Miss Lillian Rawles established a trust fund in memory of her parents, John Chuck Stanfield Music Scholarship Fund . A scholarship W . and Ollie Rawles . Miss Rawles, a resident of Finley, fund has been established to provide music scholarships Tennessee, taught first grade for many years and had a deep in memory of Mr . Chuck Stanfield . The earnings from the appreciation for education . She felt strongly that those who scholarship fund will be awarded through the Dyersburg wanted to get an education should have the opportunity . It State Community College Scholarship Committee on the was her desire to provide for the higher education of needy, recommendation of the Music Department to students who worthy, Dyer County, Tennessee boys and girls to prepare exhibit talent in music and who plan to pursue music as a them for an occupation which will be beneficial to Dyer major life interest . Applicants should contact the Head of County, including, but not limited to medicine, dentistry, the Music Department for applications and information . nursing, hospital administration or home management . Student Government Association Scholarships . The Student Sam Reed Scholarship . The Dyersburg City School System Government Association of Dyersburg State maintains a has established a scholarship in honor of Mr . Sam Reed . scholarship program supported by fund raising activities . Mr . Reed served as a faculty member and superintendent The number of SGA scholarships, as well as their monetary of the Dyersburg City School System for many years . This worth, varies from year to year . scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in the agriculture, agribusiness or education field . Tamco Supply, Inc . Scholarship . Mr . Andy Terry, owner of Tamco Supply, Inc ., has established a $1,000 scholarship to The Ripley Gas and Water Department . The Ripley Gas be awarded to two students who are graduates of Dyersburg and Water Department has established scholarships in the High School and Dyer County High School in the amount amount of $2,500 to be awarded to six deserving students of $500 each . Students must maintain a 3 .0 GPA . with financial need . Preference will be given to employees and employees’ children, with second preference given to David and JoAnne Taylor Scholarship . Mr . and Mrs . David Lauderdale County students . Taylor have established a scholarship to be awarded to a deserving student who is taking the majority of his/her The Ripley Power and Light Department . The Ripley Power classes in Dyersburg . and Light Department has established scholarships in the

35 Theatre Scholarship . This $200 scholarship is awarded by Clopton United Methodist Church the Dyersburg State Drama Department to a student who Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc . has proven interest in theatre . The recipient must be at least Community Resource Development Org . a half-time student and maintain at least a 2 .5 grade point Dr . and Mrs . J . D . Connell average . Mr . and Mrs . Dave Countess Covington Electric System Tipton County Scholarships . Businesses, industries, orga- Covington Rotary Club nizations and individuals contribute funds for scholarships Mrs . Nancy Craddock each year to be awarded to deserving students from Tipton Crain’s Pharmacy, Inc . County . Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America D & B Properties, Inc . (Sonic) Mr . and Mrs . Billy Y . Walker Scholarship . This scholar- Mr . Dave Dahl ship has been established to assist a deserving student . Deaton’s Marketplace Delfield Richard H . Wheeler Scholarships . Contributions from Digestive Associates the Donner Foundation fund the Richard H . Wheeler Donner Foundation Scholarships which will be awarded to graduating students Dyer County High School at Dyersburg High School and Dyer County High School . Dyer Ministerial Association Dyersburg Breakfast Rotary White & Associates Scholarship . White and Associates Dyersburg Christian Center awards three scholarships each year to students with finan- Dyersburg City Schools cial need . These scholarships are available to residents of Dyersburg Civitan Club Dyer, Gibson, Lake, and Obion counties . Dyersburg Cotillion Club Diane Kendall Whitley Scholarship . The Town of Atoka Dyersburg Electric System has established three $500 scholarships to be awarded to Dyersburg High School deserving students with financial need . Preference will be Dyersburg Hospital Corporation given to residents and employees of the Town of Atoka . Dyersburg Kiwanis Foundation Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary J . K . and Margaret Wong Scholarship . Mr . J . K . Wong has Dyersburg Rotary Breakfast Club established the J . K . and Margaret Wong Scholarship to Dyersburg Rotary Club be awarded to two deserving students from Trenton in the Dyersburg Tax Service, LLC . amount of $500 each . Dyersburg Women’s Club Dyersburg-Dyer County Retired Teachers Assn . Dyersburg State Community College is grateful to the Dyersburg-Dyer County Senior Citizens following businesses, individuals, and organizations that Mr . and Mrs . Alex Elliott provide scholarship funds: Mr . Cato Ellis Mr . and Mrs . Joe Emery Ms . Lonette Adams Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church Mr . and Mrs . Bill Adcock Fall Festival Mr . and Mrs . Kenneth Alford Ms . Clara S . Farmer Dr . and Mrs . Wyatt Robert Algee, Jr . Farmers & Merchants Bank American Business Women’s Association First Citizens National Bank APC Rentals First United Methodist Church Mr . Mike Armstrong FirstBank - Farmers State Bank, Lexington Arthur Hamilton Trust Forcum Lannom Contractors Bancorp South - Covington Ford Construction Bancorp South - Trenton Mr . David Ford Bank of Crockett Mrs . Edie Ford Bank of Ripley Fraternal Order of Police Baptist Memorial Health Care Frazier Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Baptist Memorial Hospital League Dr . and Mrs . Gordon Freeman Mr . and Mrs . Jerry Barrix Gallatin High School BD Bryant Memorial Library Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Buddy & Sally Bibb Gibson County Commissioners Ms . Mary Blout Gibson County Soil Conservation District Bound Tree Medical Gibson Electric Membership Corp Bradford Special School District Ms . Becky Gibson Brayton Foundation Giving Friends of Dyersburg Brooks Insurance Agency Mr . Michael Gray Bruceton Lions Club Greater Community Temple Church of God in Christ Burlison Gin Company Grooms Herron Foundation Cape Regional Eye Center, PLLC Mr . Jere Hadley Cheek Scholarship Fund Hallmark Global Services Inc . Mr . Hughes Clardy Harber Laman, LLC . Mr . E .H . Clifton

36 Hattie Lou Page Trust Peoples State Bank of Commerce Mr . David Hayes Mr . George Pinner Ms . Sharon Hayes Presidential Freedom Scholarship Heckethorn Manufacturing Company Jerry & Donna Presley Ms . Shellie Hendren Professional Counseling Services Mr . Pete Hinkel Mary Jo & Richard Quinley Rev . Roger & Dr . Cynthia Hopson Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The Med) Mr . Murray Hudson Reinhauser Manufacturing Mr . and Mrs . Rick Huffman Ms . Wanda Rice Mr . David Hughes Ms . Opal Richards Ms . Ruth Dale L . Hurt Ripley High School InSouth Bank Riverside Surgery Center, LLC Jackson Area Minority Mentor Nurses Mr . Lemoyne Robinson Jackson Madison County General Hospital Mr . King Rogers Mr . Jerry Jernigan Rose Integrated Services Junior Auxiliary of Ripley - Lauderdale Rose Machine & Tool, LLC Ms . Ruth M . Kanai Rotary Club of Halls-Gates Kappa Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Society Ruritan National Foundation Mr . and Mrs . Wayne Karlgaard RW Wilson Builders Mr . William G . Kelly, Jr . Samburg Baptist Church, Inc . Ms . Janice D . Kelt Sara Lee (Jimmy Dean) King Technology, Inc . Scholarship America Mr . Keith Kluttz Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc . Komatus America Corp . Mr . and Mrs . Paul Schumacher Lake County Board of Education Scholarship Foundation of the Navy Wives Clubs of Lake County High School America Mrs . Lydia Watson Landrum Shelby Youth Sports, Inc . Lauderdale County Ambulance Authority Shelter Insurance Foundation Lauderdale County Bank Mr . and Mrs . Lawrence Shelton Lillian Rawles Scholarship Ms . Barbara Shoaf Mr . Bill Lindamood Siegel Roberts, Inc . Mr . Billy C . Locher Mr . and Mrs . Tim Sloan Ms . Velma McBride Smith Reed Mr . Charles McCright Society of Human Resources McDonald’s - Covington Sonny’s Exxon McDonald’s - Dyersburg Mrs . Charlotte Sorrell McDonald’s - Dyersburg Wal-Mart South Fort Strutters McDonald’s - Hayti MO South Tipton County Chamber McDonald’s - Milan Rev . and Mrs . John Sterling McDonald’s - Munford Congressman and Mrs . John Tanner McDonald’s - Ripley David and JoAnn Taylor McDonald’s - Trenton Ms . Dornetha Taylor Dr . Debra McKenzie TBDN Tennessee Company Memphis Education Association Tennessee Association for Adult & Community Education Michigan Merit Award Tennessee Baptist Foundation Sarah & Thomas Miller Tennessee Healthcare Education Association Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant Tennessee Titans Foundation Modern Woodmen of America Tennlawn Ms . Dorothy Montgomery The 13th Regional Heritage Foundation Dr . Fred and Ellen Moore Ms . Ann Thornton Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Mr . Larry Thurmon NAIFA - Dyersburg Tipton County Literacy Council New Hope CME Church Tipton County Lodge No . 226 F & A . M . Newbern Rotary Club Tootsie Roll Matching Gift Program Newbill & Henry Town of Atoka Dr . Jimmy Noonan Trenton Exchange Club Nucor Foundation Trenton Lodge BPOE 1279 Nucor Sheet Mill - Hickman Trimble Lions Club Mr . Warren Nunn Mr . Charles Tyner Obion County Central High School Union City Kiwanis Bill Osborne Scholarship Union City Rotary Mr . Hamilton Parks Vanity Fair Peabody High School Alumni Association Wade Electric Company, Inc . Mr . Billy Pearson Mr . Billy Walker

37 Wal-Mart Ms . Mignon “Nini” Harrell Sarah & Alan Walton Ms . Donna Hartman Ward’s Accounting Services Ms . Delores Hayes West Tennessee Drug Screens Ms . Faye Hendren Mr . and Mrs . Wendell West Ms . Judy Hendrix Mr . Louis Wheatley Ms . Joyce Ann Hudson White & Associates Mr . Kent Jetton White & Associates/First Citizens Insurance, LLC Mr . Bob Jones Mr . Larry White Ms . Jessica L Jones Whitefield Assembly of God Ms . Margaret Jones Whitehorn, Tankersley, & Company Mr . Henry Lewis Mr . and Mrs . Robert Wilson Ms . Meleia Lewis Women’s Missionary Council CME Church Ms . Betty Lumley Mr . Bill Woods Mr . Tim Montgomery Mr . David Woolfork Ms . Tina Morris Mr . and Mrs . Billy Yates Ms . Janet Newman Ms . Kay Patterson Ms . Faye Perkins Faculty and Staff Scholarship Donors Mr . Dennis Prater Ms . Teresa Adams Ms . Margaret Prater Ms . Betty Anderson Ms . Emma Reynolds Mr . Dennis Anderson Ms . Peggy Rice Ms . Marilyn Armstrong Ms . Rita Riley Ms . Melissa Bane Ms . Doris Robison Mr . Alan Barnett Ms . June Robison Mr . Jim Berry Ms . Sandra Rockett Ms . Dorothy Bond Ms . Melody Smith Dr . Karen Bowyer Ms . Laura Speer Dr . D . Peter Brown Dr . David Strong, Jr . Ms . Pam Burroughs Ms . Jamie Taylor Ms . Diane Camper Mr . Donald Thomas Ms . Edith Carlton Ms . Patricia Walker Dr . Larry Chapman Ms . Kay Wall Dr . Clint Clifft Ms . Patricia Warren Ms . Patsy Crihfield Ms . Beverlee Weatherly Mr . & Mrs . Gary Cutler Mr . Michael Whitson Ms . Joyce Ann Davis Dr . Billy J . Williams Ms . Sherry Dunlap Ms . Judy Wooten Ms . Mary Lynn Edwards Ms . Kimberly Epperson In addition to the preceding scholarships, many employ- Ms . Ava Estes ees, businesses and community groups award scholarships Ms . Melinda Evans directly to students whom they select . High school seniors Ms . Teresa Evans should contact their counseling offices for information . Mr . Danny Fowler Ms . Julie Frazier Ms . Larenda Fultz Mr . J . Dan Gullett Ms . Ginger Hardin

38 STUDENT SERVICES

Students are the most important resource of Dyersburg the vast world of career possibilities through computer- State Community College . The DSCC experience is one based career guidance and information systems, as well of exploration, growth, and enrichment . The Office of as career inventories . Counseling is available regarding Student Services, located in the Student Center, brings academic majors, career choices, and vocational goals . together people, programs and functions that contribute to Students are provided the opportunity to meet with repre- the development of the student as a whole person . Services sentatives from four-year colleges, as well as prospective coordinated by the Office of Student Services include employers, during the annual Spring Semester College and counseling, career development, assessment/testing, student Career Day . Eligible students are also encouraged to partici- disability/ADA services, financial aid, student activities, pate in the Cooperative Education (Co-Op) program; please clubs and organizations, student government association, refer to the Programs of Instruction section of this Catalog and cultural events . for a complete description of the Co-Op program . Students are made aware of part-time and full-time positions, as they become available through the Job Board Orientation located in the Student Center Grill on-campus and in designated areas at the Centers in Tipton and Gibson Counties . Dyersburg State Community College offers students Recent graduates are mailed job announcements, as they an opportunity to participate in a two-phase orientation . become available, and may place their resume on file in the The first phase begins in April and continue throughout the Counseling office . A booklet of resumes of recent graduates summer . Students who have completed an application for is distributed to appropriate businesses and industries by the admission, have ACT scores on file (for students under 21), Division of Business and Technology . Students may also or have taken the appropriate assessment (students over 21) receive assistance in the preparation of a resume and cover will be notified to meet with an academic advisor, partici- letter . For more information, please contact the Counseling pate in selection of courses, class registration on the WEB, office in the Glover Building . and become familiar with services and campus activities . The second phase of Orientation will be offered in August . Each new student will be mailed an invitation to Student Disability Services attend this session . New students will hear information about tutoring, student organizations, and college policies . The Office of Student Disability Services/ADA Orientation provides information to enable students to be Compliance provides information, support services, and successful in beginning their collegiate career . assistance to students with disabilities to ensure a dis- Students are encouraged to complete the admissions crimination-free environment in the pursuit of educational process as early as possible to ensure an invitation to par- opportunity . Students with disabilities are encouraged ticipate in orientation . to identify themselves and to register with this office by Questions concerning new student orientation should be providing documentation, not more than three years old, directed to Pam Dahl (731) 286-3242 . Questions concern- stating the nature and extent of the specific disability . Early ing transfer orientation should be directed to the Office self-identification will allow the student the opportunity of Admissions and Records (731) 286-3330 . Questions to receive whatever reasonable assistance and/or accom- concerning the Computerized Placement Assessment and modation needed as quickly as possible . Please refer to the Support System (ACT COMPASS) should be directed to Assistance Available To Students Under The Americans the Testing Office (731) 286-3355 . With Disabilities Act section of the Student Handbook in this Catalog for more information . Counseling Academic Advising The Counseling Office offers a variety of services to all students . Appointments may be made in person or by calling Each student is assigned a faculty or staff advisor to 286-3242 . The goal of the counseling office is to assist in assist him/her in selecting proper courses, interpreting student development . A counselor will encourage and assist course requirements, and selecting a well-balanced program . with the exploration of personal and professional choices . If The assistance of an advisor does not, however, relieve the indicated and appropriate, a referral may be recommended . student of the responsibility of studying the catalog and ful- Please view the counseling web site for information regard- filling all the requirements for his/her particular goal . ing alcoholism, rape, relaxation exercises, stress manage- In addition to each student’s faculty or staff advisor, ment, test taking tips, and time scheduling . At the DSCC assistance is available on the Dyersburg Campus at the home page, www .DSCC .edu, click on Student Services and Advising Center, located in Room 108 of the Student then select counseling/career development . Center . Open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from mid-May to mid-August and in mid-December and early Career Development and Placement Services January, the Advising Center is for currently enrolled students, as well as those who are new or readmitting . Master Advisors are available to assist students with their class Career development is offered through the Counseling selections and educational goals . Since hours of operation office, to determine occupations which best fit an individu- may vary, call the Office of Admissions & Records at (731) al’s aptitude, interest, and values . Students may explore 286-3330 for exact times .

39 Advising at the DSCC Gibson County Center and students are eligible for cheerleader try-outs . Cheerleaders the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County is by assist in many activities that promote school spirit and pro- appointment . Please contact the front desk to schedule an vide support for athletic teams . appointment to meet with an advisor . The President has final authority to approve standards of conduct for intercollegiate athletes in consultation with the College’s Athletic Committee . The Athletic Committee Multicultural Affairs includes a cross-section of students, faculty and administration including the Athletic Director and the Dean of Student The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to Services . It is expected that standards of conduct for athletes assisting all students, with a particular emphasis placed will be at least those standards expected of every student of upon students-of-color, in their educational pursuits at the College . The Athletic Director is responsible for assur- Dyersburg State Community College, and in their transi- ing the College’s compliance with NJCAA and TJCCAA tion to other colleges and universities or professions . The regulations . Office initiates financial, academic and social programs that contribute to the recruitment and retention of (full and part-time) students of color . Assessment/Testing The Assessment/Testing Center is the Security Bank Student Activities Community Learning Center . The national or residual ACT tests are administered to new students under the Students are encouraged to participate in student activ- age of twenty-one . The ACT is an admission requirement ity programs provided and sponsored by the College . The and the scores are used for course placement . The ACT College believes that a student active in extracurricular Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System activities develops into a well-rounded citizen and con- (COMPASS) is offered to new students over the age of tributes to the society of which he/she is a part . Campus twenty-one for course placement . involvement makes college more enjoyable and provides The General Educational Development Test (GED) is experience in leadership . Coordinated through the Office of administered for citizens in the community to receive their Student Life, Student Activities provides an opportunity for high school equivalency diploma . The GED is administered students to voice an interest in the development of new and one Saturday per month . The cost of the test is $55 .00 . As continuing activities on campus . See the Student Handbook of January 1, 2003, individuals are required to take the for more information . Official GED Practice Test before taking the GED exam . The Assessment/Testing Center administers the graduate exit exam each spring semester to sophomores who Clubs and Organizations have filed intent to graduate forms . The Center also assists The opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities various academic divisions, including the Division of or to pursue a special interest is provided through participa- Nursing and Allied Health and the Division of Business and tion in a variety of organizations offered on campus . A list Technology, with administration of exams for entry into of the organizations currently registered at Dyersburg State programs or as a requirement for completion of a specific is in the Student Handbook . program of study . Testing services are also offered at the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County and the Gibson County Center . Student Government Association Individuals can contact the centers for information and scheduling of tests . The Student Government Association (SGA) of Information about scheduling testing is available at Dyersburg State Community College was formed to pro- www .DSCC .edu . Click Admissions and Records or Student mote the welfare of every student attending this institution, Services and then Testing Center . to learn from practical experience the general principles of democratic government, and to prepare students to assume the duties of citizens of the State of Tennessee and of the Student Newsletter (Eagle Times) United States of America . SGA encourages student participation in all activities of the College, on both the student Dyersburg State Office of Student Services publishes a and administrative level . student newsletter, the Eagle Times, several times during the academic year . The newsletter contains campus news that is of interest to Dyersburg State students . There is no cost for the newsletter which is distributed to each building Athletics and Cheerleading on campus and to off-campus locations . Dyersburg State Community College competes in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s baseball and women’s softball and is a member of the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association (TJCCAA) . Alumni Association Students who participate in intercollegiate athletics The Alumni Association seeks to build fellowship and must meet the eligibility requirements of the National a strong base of support and loyalty for the College among Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) . its graduates and former students . The Association provides A cheerleading squad is selected by try-outs during the many services to its members . Membership is open to all spring semester for the following academic year . Full-time DSCC graduates and to former students who have taken

40 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours at Dyersburg State . eBooks, the college network and the Internet . The LRC con- For more information, contact the Alumni Office at (731) tains 86 computers for student use, 43,259 print volumes, 286-3344 . and 2,091 videocassettes . A new 25,000 square foot LRC will be constructed and will be available for use in Spring, 2007 . The existing LRC Student Conduct and Discipline will be renovated and will be available in Fall, 2007 . The E . H . Lannom, Jr . Gymnasium houses a basket- Admission to an institution of higher education carries ball court, a weight training room, two racquetball courts, with it special privileges and imposes special responsibilities and men’s and women’s locker room (both equipped with apart from those rights and duties enjoyed by non-students . sauna and Jacuzzi) . The Music Department is located in the In recognition of the special relationship that exists between Gymnasium and includes a large classroom, listening rooms the institution and the academic community which it seeks and practice rooms . Faculty offices for music, speech, the- to serve, the Tennessee Board of Regents has authorized the atre, sociology, developmental reading, and physical educa- Presidents of the institutions under its jurisdiction to take tion are also located in this building . such action as may be necessary to maintain campus conditions and preserve the integrity of the institution and its educational environment . For a complete statement regarding Facilities/Off Campus student conduct and discipline, see page 130-133 . The Dyersburg State Gibson County Center is conve- niently located in Trenton, the heart of Gibson County . The Facilities/Dyersburg Campus Center has five multi-purpose classrooms, a combination biology, human anatomy & physiology, microbiology, and Spread across the tree-filled 100-acre campus of chemistry classroom, a 20-computer station classroom, a Dyersburg State Community College are the E . B . Eller learning resource center, a large commons area, offices for Administration Building, the Dale F . Glover Education faculty and staff, a bookstore, and a vending area for stu- Center, the Student Center, the Learning Resource Center, dents . the E . H . Lannom, Jr . Gymnasium and the Maintenance The Dyersburg State Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tipton Building . Arrangements for use of any of the campus facili- County has a great deal to offer area students . An 18,800 ties for special occasions may be cleared through the Office square foot classroom building was constructed and com- of the Vice President for the College . pleted in February 1996 . This building has three science The E . B . Eller Administration Building contains the laboratories for chemistry, biology, and microbiology, a offices of the President, Vice President for the College, computer laboratory, five regular classrooms, a business Business Affairs, Office of Admissions & Records, and industry training room, a quiet lounge, a conference Continuing Education, Institutional Advancement, and the room, and offices for faculty, student services, and admin- Office of Public Information and Alumni . Also housed in istration . A new wing, which added 13,000 square feet of this facility is the Computer Center as well as classrooms classroom space, was completed in 1998 and houses an and faculty offices . allied health laboratory, two computer laboratories, a com- The Dale F . Glover Education Center houses the puter networking laboratory, a learning resource center, majority of classrooms on campus . In addition to regular a developmental education classroom, a bookstore, five classrooms, the labs for physics, chemistry, biology, and regular classrooms, and faculty offices . The Jimmy Naifeh electronics are housed in this facility along with the offices Center in Tipton County totals over 32,000 square feet of the Business and Technology, Nursing and Allied Health, and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology . Examples and Arts and Sciences Divisions . of the technology include computer laboratories, library, The Student Center houses an auditorium, meeting/ desktop video equipment, computerized-controlled building conference room, and a vending machines/snack area . temperature, four master classrooms, and three labs with Also located in the Student Center are the offices of computer projection equipment . Student Services, Financial Aid, Counseling and Career At both Centers, the College offers programs leading to Development, Student Disability Services/ADA, and the the Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Science Advising Center . degrees . Information on these off-campus programs may The College Bookstore is also located in the Student be obtained by contacting the Gibson County Director at Center . Textbooks, supplementary texts and workbooks, (731) 855-1419, or the Tipton County Director at (901) 475- non-required books, supplies and miscellaneous items are 3100 . Information regarding all off-campus courses may be available . The Bookstore will purchase selected textbooks obtained by contacting the Office of the Vice President for from students at the close of each academic semester . Hours the College at Dyersburg State, (731) 286-3320 . are 7:45 a .m . until 4:30 p .m . Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a .m . until 4:00 p .m . on Friday . During the first two weeks of each semester, extended hours will be posted . The Learning Resource Center houses the LRC Computer Lab, the Information Commons, the African American Resource Center, the Career Center, the Communications Center and the Learning Technology Center . The LRC is an “information gateway” that provides access to and assistance with an on-line catalog, 5,000 full text magazines, 80 plus on-line databases, 16 CD-ROM databases, 46,188

41 COMMUNITY SERVICES

Continuing Education Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ The Office of Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Basic Life Support Community College coordinates a variety of functions Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support including business and industrial training, workshops and (ACLS/BLS) customized courses are authorized by the seminars, programs for academically advanced and/or cre- American Heart Association and are designed to give emer- atively talented children, a summer program for children, gency training to those who might need to respond to a med- and other special projects and activities . ical emergency . This training is available for a variety of medical and non-medical personnel . Training areas include: basic life support, pediatric life support, and advanced car- Business and Industry Training diac life support . Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training is also available . The College is committed to assisting business and industry with its training needs . The College offers courses in-plant, on-campus, or at off-campus locations that fulfill College for Kids training requirements . Phone (731) 287-3138 for additional information on business and industry training . “College for Kids” is a summer enrichment program offered by Dyersburg State Community College for children aged three through sixth grade . Classes are designed Continuing Education so that students may gain experience and participate in activities which complement the normal school curriculum . (Non-College credit activities) “College for Kids” is operated for one week during the Education, considered a continuing and integral part of month of June on the Dyersburg campus and is also offered life, contributes to the welfare of the individual and society . at the Tipton County Center . The continuing education program at Dyersburg State provides educational opportunities that meet individual needs . Courses relating to any subject for which there is sufficient English as a Second Language interest can be offered . The foundation of continuing education is based upon English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are open to service . In support of this, programs of the college are avail- anyone who is not a native speaker of English . Both on- and able to adults of all ages as well as youths . This open access off-campus classes are offered for adults and after-school approach intermingles persons of different ages and inter- classes for children . Children’s ESL classes are after-school ests, thereby enriching the educational experience for all . learning opportunities for school-age children who do not Schedules and descriptions of continuing education speak English as their native language and need to further offerings are published twice a year . Individuals interested in develop their English skills . continuing education activities should contact the Office of Continuing Education, (731) 286-3265 . Many of the activities offered through this Continuing Education Curriculum Enhancing Life Seminars qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) . Enhancing Life seminars are hour-long professional The Southern Association of Colleges and School development courses created at DSCC . They are for defines a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) as ten contact employers who would like for their employees to receive hours of participation in an organized Continuing Education additional training on subjects directly related to job per- experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction formance . and qualified instruction . CEU’s are awarded to all participants for satisfactory participation in approved Continuing Education programs at Dyersburg State Community College . Foreign Language Academy The recording of CEU’s will provide a permanent record of an individual’s participation in Continuing Education pro- Foreign Language Academy offers the latest in foreign grams . CEU’s carry no credit for college degree programs . language education for children and adults . Choose from Satisfactory completion requirements for CEU activi- Spanish, German, or French and learn the basics of the lan- ties include: (1) proper registration; (2) 70% attendance guage, cultural notes, and travel tips during the eight-week of scheduled classes; and (3) a “satisfactory” rating from course . Each class is taught by a native speaker who will the instructor . Traditional grades are not given . Students help learners navigate through the language . may obtain transcripts of non-credit courses taken and CEU credit earned by writing the Office of Continuing Education, Dyersburg State Community College, 1627 Parr In-Service for Area Teachers Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024 . Continuing Education is offered for area teachers and other K-12 professionals . One and two-day seminars seek to give participants increased subject-area expertise . The classroom use of current technology, cooperative learning, and cre-

42 ative curriculum is integrated into each seminar . Continuing Four Rivers Tech Prep Consortium Education Units (CEUs) are available to participants . The Four Rivers Tech Prep consortium is a partner- Occupational Safety and Health ship which includes Dyersburg State Community College, Tennessee Technology Centers in Newbern, Ripley, and Administration Workshops Covington and fourteen area high schools . The purpose of Tech Prep is to provide a seamless pathway of education for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) high school students interested in technical/vocational career workshops are designed to offer participants a firm ground- areas . Articulation agreements are written which provide the ing in general industry occupational safety and health stan- opportunity for high school Tech Prep students to receive dards . Specialized workshops offered for small business credit at the postsecondary level at no charge, for eligible owners who may have limited OSHA knowledge . coursework completed while in high school . This saves time and money and provides business and industry with highly Parenting Education Workshops trained technical professionals . Tech Prep provides numerous opportunities for faculty, staff and student development Parenting Plan Workshops are required by the state of at both the secondary and postsecondary level . For more Tennessee of anyone who has a divorce pending and there information, contact your area Tech Prep coordinator located are minor children in the home . The class is for one session on each Tennessee Community College campus . only and meets for four hours . Tennessee Small Business Saturday Scholars and LEAP (Learning Development Center Enrichment Advancement Program) The Tennessee Small Business Development Center Traditional school-year enrichment programs have (TSBDC) at Dyersburg State Community College has been joined as one four-Saturday enrichment program designed established to serve as a focal point for the coordination to provide creative academic enrichment for participants . of federal, state, local, college, and private resources to Area students currently enrolled in grades second, third, aid small businesses in our service area . Various resources fourth, fifth, and sixth grades are invited to participate . are used to counsel and train existing or prospective small Participants choose from a variety of course offerings in business owners and operators in business start-up, sources such areas as the arts, science, robotics, computer technol- of financing, marketing, personnel, purchasing, inventory ogy, and the humanities . The expanded program is held in control, credits and collections, production, organization, the fall at the main campus, and in the spring at the DSCC and other areas or problems relating to the operation of Tipton County Center . a small business . Clients are also assisted with development of feasibility studies, business plans, cash flows, and financial statements . All counseling assistance furnished Society for Human Resource Management by the TSBDC is provided at no cost to the client, and all information obtained will be held in complete confidence Society for Human Resource Management College/ at all times . University Program (SHRM) is designed for professionals The Center is co-sponsored by the United States Small desiring a review course in preparation for Professional Business Administration . Any small business firm or indi- and Human Resources/Senior Professional and Human vidual may request assistance from the TSBDC by phoning Resources (PHR/SPHR) certification exams as well as (731) 286-3201 . individuals seeking a broad overview of human resource management . Human resource specialists, practitioners, managers, and supervisors desiring a broader understand- Workforce Investment Act ing of human resource management should attend . This program is hosted with the direct assistance from individual The federally funded Workforce Investment Act pro- members of the local Volunteer Chapter of the Society for gram offers West Tennessee job seekers and employers Human Resource Management . services and universal access . The cornerstone of the workforce investment system is the one-stop service delivery, which unifies numerous training, education, and employ- Electronic-Based Instruction ment programs into a single, customer friendly system . The Northwest Tennessee Comprehensive Career Center, (College at Home) located in Dyersburg, and additional Career Centers spread Dyersburg State Community College offers the opportu- over six counties, located in Alamo, Covington, Humboldt, nity to earn college credit while working or pursuing goals Ripley, Tiptonville and Union City, empowers job seekers that will not allow attendance in traditional classes through to make career decisions through a self-help resource cen- the Internet . These classes contain essentially the same con- ter with staff assistance . The goal of the Act is to increase tent as traditional classes but, due to the infrequent contact employment, retention, and earning of participants, and in with the instructor, require additional effort and self-moti- doing so, improve the quality of the workforce to sustain vation for success . To enroll in these classes, you must pos- economic growth, enhance productivity and competitive- sess a computer with internet access . For additional class ness, and reduce welfare dependency . Oversight for the requirements, please review the College At Home section of system is the responsibility of Local Workforce Investment the Dyersburg State Community College schedule . Board 12 whose membership is a majority of private sec-

43 tor representatives . The Board is appointed by the Local Follow-up Services Elected Officials who are financially liable for the nearly Guidance and Counseling four million in grant funds . Dyersburg State Community Adult and Dislocated Worker Services College was selected as Administrative Entity and Fiscal Assessment Agent for Local Workforce Investment Area 12 . Career Counseling Information and Referral Programs and services offered to youth, adults, dislocated Individual Training Accounts for Occupational Skill workers, and employers include: Training Youth Year-Round Program On-the-Job Training Tutoring and Study Skills Job Placement Assistance Alternative School Services Job Development Summer Employment Opportunities Post-Employment Follow-up Work-experience, Job Shadowing, and Internships Employers and individuals with training needs are encour- Occupational Skill Training aged to contact the Director of the Office of Workforce Leadership Development Development Programs at (731) 286-3585 . Supportive Services Adult Mentoring

44 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & REGULATIONS Academic Advising of Regents (TBR) institutions will honor an academic fresh- start granted at another TBR institution . Non-TBR institu- Each student is assigned a faculty or staff advisor to tions may not accept the fresh start provision . assist him/her in selecting proper courses, interpreting PERMISSION FOR AN ACADEMIC FRESH START course requirements, and selecting a well-balanced program . WILL BE GRANTED ONLY ONCE . The assistance of an advisor does not, however, relieve the student of the responsibility of studying the catalog and fulfilling all the requirements for his/her particular goal . Academic Retention Standards In addition to each student’s faculty or staff advisor, assistance is available on the Dyersburg Campus at the The student who is working toward the Associate of Arts Advising Center, located in Room 108 of the Student degree or the Associate of Science degree or the Associate Center . Open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from of Applied Science degree must maintain the following mid-May to mid-August and in mid-December and early cumulative Quality Point Average (QPA) as determined by January, the Advising Center is for currently enrolled stu- the number of quality hours that the student accrues . Please dents, as well as those who are new or readmitting . Master refer to the table shown below . Advisors are available to assist students with their class The minimum quality point average required to earn the selections and educational goals . Since hours of operation associate degree is 2 .00 in college-level courses . A student may vary, call the Office of Admissions and Records at who fails during any term to attain a cumulative quality (731) 286-3330 for exact times . point average at or above the level indicated below for the Advising at the DSCC Gibson County Center and credit hours attempted will be placed on academic probation the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County is by for the subsequent term . appointment . Please contact the front desk to schedule an Quality Hours Quality Point Average appointment to meet with an advisor . 0 .0-14 – 14 .1-26 .0 1 .00 26 .1-40 .0 1 .40 40 .1-48 .0 1 .70 Academic Fresh Start 48 .1-56 .0 1 .90 56 .1-above 2 .00 A student who has not attended an institution of higher learning for at least four years, has gained maturity through The student who is working toward an academic or extended experience outside a higher education setting, technical certificate must maintain the following cumulative and has demonstrated better than average academic per- Quality Point Average (QPA) as determined by the number formance upon his/her return to college, may seek special of quality hours that the student accrues . permission for an Academic Fresh Start . The grade point average of a student granted an Academic Fresh Start would Quality Hours Quality Point Average be calculated based only on work completed at Dyersburg 0-6 1 .0 State Community College . Requirements for Academic 7-13 1 .5 Fresh Start are as follows: 14-20 1 .9 1 . Separation from all institutions of higher learning 21 or more 2 .0 for at least four years prior to enrolling at Dyersburg State . The student who is enrolled in one or more Developmental 2 . After enrolling at Dyersburg State the student must Studies Courses must also comply with the retention stan- complete all Developmental Studies Program courses dards described below . and earn at least 15 semester hours in college level The minimum grade required for exit from a develop- courses with a minimum overall grade point average mental studies course is “C” . of 2 .50 before Academic Fresh Start may be granted . Retention Standards for the Nursing Program are listed 3 . At the time of readmission or admission as a degree in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health Student student, a written request for Academic Fresh Start Handbook . Student Handbooks are available in the Nursing must be made to the Vice President for the College; and Allied Health Division Office . the written request must describe an academic plan . 4 . A student granted an Academic Fresh Start would forfeit the use of any college credit earned prior to the Probation and Suspension Procedures four-year separation period stated above . At the end of the next term of enrollment, a student on Upon approval by the Vice President for the College, academic probation who has failed to attain either the above the student will be granted an Academic Fresh Start . The cumulative standard or a 2 .0 quality point average for that student’s permanent record will retain a record of all aca- term will be suspended for one term . The summer term may demic work . However, the record will note the date that a not be counted as the term of suspension . Students who are fresh start was made, and the student’s grade point average suspended may appeal to the Admissions and Retention and credit totals will be based only on work beginning with Standards Committee to seek readmission without delay that date . of their academic program . The Admissions and Retention The student should understand that all Tennessee Board Standards Committee may deny the readmission request,

45 recommend immediate readmission with stipulations or rec- Change from Credit to Audit ommend immediate readmission without stipulations . The Vice President for the College then will review the recom- With the approval of the student’s advisor and under mendations and will accept or reject the recommendation . certain conditions, the student may change from credit to Stipulations for immediate readmission may include but not audit prior to the deadline as listed in the academic calendar be limited to the following: of the catalog . The drop/add procedure is followed to make 1 . A reduction of academic class load this change . Changing back to credit status is not allowed . 2 . A reduction of organized student activity responsibilities 3 . Repeating courses in which unsatisfactory grades Change in Degree, Major or Concentration were earned It is very important that the Office of Admissions and 4 . A reduction of employment Records is aware of any change that a student makes in 5 . A combination of the above . his/her program of study . A student who desires to change Pre-registered students who are placed on Academic his/her degree or major or concentration should complete Suspension and/or Developmental Studies/Developmental a Change of Information form . This form is available in Suspension will be removed from the classes for which they the Office of Admissions and Records or from the DSCC have pre-registered . Center Director .

Academic Year Class Attendance The regular academic year is divided into two semes- Since learning is centered around classroom activities, ters, Fall and Spring . There is also the Summer term which attendance is required for successful completion of any consists of a full term which is approximately ten weeks in course at Dyersburg State . Class attendance policies are as length; a first session which is approximately five weeks in follows: length; and a second session which is approximately five 1 . Attendance at all classes is strongly recommended . weeks in length . An explanation of the cause of any absence should be given to the instructor of the class . This should be Adding Courses presented in advance whenever possible . 2 . Absences may be counted from the first meeting of Adding a course online is available up until the Last the class . Day to Add as listed in the Academic Calendar for each 3 . Persistent absence may be cause for being administra- term or summer session . After this date, to add a course(s), tively dropped from a class and/or dismissed from the the student must: college . 1 . Obtain a Change of Registration Form from the 4 . The student is responsible for making up any missed Division Office, Office of Admissions and Records, work and for getting the information presented in any or DSCC Center . missed classes . 2 . Obtain approval (signature) of his/her advisor unless 5 . A student who does not attend classes may be admin- the student is non-degree seeking . istratively withdrawn from a class . An instructor 3 . If the last day to register or add a class(es) has passed, may or may not elect to submit an Administrative instructor approval (signature) is required . This date Withdrawal form to withdraw a student who is not is listed in the Academic Calendar in this catalog . attending class . 4 . Obtain approval (signature) of the Director of Developmental Studies if the course to be added is a developmental studies/developmental course . Class Attendance during Snow and/or 5 . Take the Change of Registration Form to the Office Icy Conditions of Admissions and Records or the DSCC Center . Failure to complete the proper procedures for adding a The administrative offices remain open during inclement course may result in a student not receiving earned credit . weather . Students should listen to area radio stations and use Students who add a class after the first official day of their own discretion in attending classes when snow and/or classes need to be aware that enrollment in classes is not icy conditions exist . Refer to Student Handbook for more guaranteed but may depend on the number of classes missed details . The student is responsible for making up any missed and the instructor’s assessment of the student’s chances for work and for getting the information presented in the missed success in the course . classes . If a student misses an exam, the student should make arrangements immediately to make up the exam . Cancellation of Scheduled Classes Classification of Students Dyersburg State Community College reserves the right to cancel classes that do not have sufficient enrollment . Classification of students is based on the number of Divisions offering more than one section of the same course earned hours as shown below: may close sections as necessary to promote the most effec- Freshman - 0 to 28 hours tive instruction . Instructor assignments are also subject to Sophomore - more than 28 hours change . Special Undergraduate - Student not working toward a degree or academic certificate

46 academic standards, 2) conduct of an unacceptable nature, COL 101 – The College Experience: Teamwork or 3) persistent non-attendance . Students who do not attend classes may be administratively withdrawn from a class . An COL 101 – The College Experience: Teamwork is instructor may or may not elect to submit an Administrative required for all degree-seeking freshmen who begin their Withdrawal form to withdraw a student who is not attend- college experience at Dyersburg State Community College ing class . and all degree-seeking transfer students who have not earned any college-level hours . Dropping Courses Dropping a course online is available up until the last Computer Literacy Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit as listed in the Each student entering Dyersburg State Community Academic Calendar for each term or summer session . After College is required to be “computer literate” upon gradu- this date, to drop a course(s), the student must: ation from the College . A student who is computer literate 1 . Obtain a Change of Registration Form from the has the following competencies: Division Office or the Office of Admissions and 1 . A basic knowledge of how computers function and an Records or DSCC Center . understanding of basic computer terminology . 2 . Obtain approval (signature) of his/her advisor unless 2 . An ability to utilize the computer and appropriate the student is non-degree seeking . software for the following: (a) word processing, (b) 3 . Obtain approval (signature) of the Director of self-instruction and (c) collection and retrieval of Developmental Studies if the course dropped is a information . developmental studies/developmental course . 3 . A basic knowledge of how and when computers can 4 . Take the Change of Registration Form to the Office be used in the individual’s field of work and daily of Admissions and Records or the DSCC Center . life . If it is not feasible to complete these steps in person, the stu- 4 . An appreciation of the ethical, economic and social dent must get approval from the Dean of Student Services impact of computers in the present and future . or the DSCC Center Director to make other arrangements . Failure to complete the proper procedures will result in a grade of “F” . Course Numbers

Courses numbered 0700-0990 are developmental; Early Warning System courses beginning with “1” are freshman level; courses beginning with “2” are sophomore level . Course numbers The College utilizes an Early Warning System to notify beginning with “0” do not apply toward graduation . students who are in danger of receiving a grade below the accepted minimum . Students whose grade in a course is less than satisfactory at approximately mid-term during the fall Dean’s List or spring semester will be notified by mail . Early warning grades can also be viewed online . Students who complete twelve or more college-level hours with a 3 .50-4 .00 grade point average will be placed on the Dean’s List for that semester . This honor is based on Enrollment, Certification and Status calculations made at the end of the semester and cannot be updated later to reflect grade changes, such as the removal The following schedule of hours attempted will be used of incomplete grades . to determine the status for various certifications of attendance requested by students: full-time - 12 or more semester hours; three-quarter time - 9-11 hours; one-half time - 6-8 Directory Information hours; less than half-time - 5 or fewer hours . Directory information relating to students will be considered public information unless the student requests in Grade Appeal Procedure writing that such information remain confidential . Directory information is as follows: name, address, telephone listing, The procedure for appealing grades is designed to pro- e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, vide any student at DSCC with a clearly defined avenue for participation in officially recognized activities and sports, appealing the assignment of the final grade which he/she weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates believes to be unjust . The complaining student has the of attendance, degrees and awards received and the most burden of proof in all cases . The procedure will be termi- recent previous educational agency or institution attended nated at the level at which the student and the instructor are by the student . brought into agreement on the appealed grade or at the level at which the student ceases to pursue the proper process . 1 . A student with a question about a grade shall first Dismissal from the College consult the teacher who gave the grade in an attempt to achieve a satisfactory resolution . The consultation A student may be dismissed from the College for any shall be within ten school days following the com- one or more of the following reasons: 1) failure to meet mencement of the subsequent semester . minimum academic standards as stated in the section on 2 . If a satisfactory resolution is not reached, the student

47 may submit a written complaint to the Dean of the E In Progress AP Advanced Placement Division . (In the event the teacher and the Dean of the PR Proficiency EQ Equivalency Division are the same, or if the Dean of the Division P Pass Z No grade submitted disqualifies himself/herself for any reason, the Vice President for the College shall receive the complaint .) The quality point average (QPA) is determined by dividing The Dean of the Division will attempt to resolve the the total number of quality points earned by the total num- complaint in consultation with the student and the ber of quality hours . Courses which have been officially teacher within five school days of the formal pre- dropped are not included in quality hours . sentation of the written complaint . The Dean of the A transcript will include term and cumulative QPA calcu- Division may consult with division faculty . A change lations which ensure that all Tennessee Board of Regents of grade request may be initiated at this time . institutions treat developmental studies/developmental 3 . If a satisfactory resolution is not reached in Step 2, hours alike in calculating QPA . The transcript will include the student may inform both the teacher and the Dean the following: (1) a QPA comprised only of hours taken in of the Division that he/she wishes to make a written courses numbered 100 and above (“college only” QPA) and request for a review to the Appeals Board . The stu- (2) a QPA comprised of hours taken in courses numbered dent shall make a written request to the Dean of the 100 and above and hours taken in Developmental Studies Division for a review to the Appeals Board within courses (“combined” QPA) . five days following the end of the prescribed time in The following are based on each calculation: Step 2 and shall include in the request a rationale for 1 . The “college only” QPA will be used in calculating this request . The Dean of the Division, within five the required QPA for graduation . days of receiving the student’s request, must forward 2 . The “college only” QPA will be used in determining the student’s request to the Appeals Board, together graduation honors . with copies of all correspondence and records per- 3 . The “college only” QPA will be used in determining taining to the complaint . term honors . 4 . Upon receipt of a request for review, the Chairperson 4 . The “combined” QPA will be used in determining of the Appeals Board shall set a meeting date and suspension and probation . notify, in writing, the student, the teacher, the Dean 5 . The “combined” QPA will be used in determining of the Division and the Vice President for the College financial aid eligibility . of the meeting date . (The meeting date shall be within 6 . The “combined” QPA will be used in determining seven days of the receipt of the request .) The rationale athletic eligibility . for the decision to review the grade shall be included . The student and the involved teacher will be included . They will appear before the Board to amplify and Incomplete clarify the written reports . 5 . The Appeals Board shall submit its findings in suf- A grade of “I” indicates the student has not completed ficient explicit detail to explain these findings . requirements of a course due to mitigating circumstances 6 . The Vice President for the College, the Dean of the acceptable to the instructor . All course requirements neces- Division, and the instructor shall jointly review the sary to complete an “I” must be accomplished within 14 cal- findings of the Appeals Board, and a final decision endar days from the first day of classes in the next semester . shall be made and announced . A grade of “I” which is not completed within 14 calendar days from the first day of classes in the next semester will automatically become a grade of “F” . The one exception is that the time limit for removing an “I” received spring Grades, Availability of semester carries over until the fall semester . The Office of Students may view and print their grades for a particular Admissions and Records will notify students whose grades term by selecting Web Registration & Student Information of “I” are changed to “F” within six weeks from the first Access on the College’s homepage . The address is www . day of class . Grades of incomplete “I” earned during the DSCC edu. . To protect the confidential nature of the student’s student’s semester of proposed graduation will delay the record, no grades will be released by phone . For additional student’s graduation until another term . information, see Transcript of Credits in this section .

Grading System Extended The following quality point system is to be used in determining averages: Students placed in Developmental Studies courses at Dyersburg State will be graded on the same basis as stu- For each credit hour of A: 4 quality points dents in other courses at the College with the following For each credit hour of B: 3 quality points exception . In order to successfully complete a developmen- For each credit hour of C: 2 quality points tal studies course, the student must earn a grade of “C” or For each credit hour of D: 1 quality point higher . A grade of “E” will be awarded to those students For each credit hour of F: 0 quality points who have made a significant effort to complete the coursework required in a particular course but who have not com- Other markings which may appear on the grade report and/ pleted all course objectives in that course; these students or transcript are as follows: must repeat the course in order to meet the requirements for AU No Grade or Credit CL CLEP successful completion of developmental studies courses . W Withdrew S CEU Courses There are no quality points, quality hours, or earned hours I Incomplete U CEU Courses awarded for a grade of “E” .

48 Audit Additional Graduation Requirements A grade of Audit “AU” will be given to those students for Nursing Students who officially enrolled in a course for auditing purposes . To qualify for the Associate of Applied Science degree This grade does not affect the term or the cumulative in Nursing, the student must complete a minimum of 70 grade point average . Auditors are not required to prepare semester hours with a grade point average of 2 .0 . Of the lessons or papers or take examinations . The deadline to hours required for graduation 39 must be in Nursing . change from credit (grade earned) to audit is printed in the The student must be enrolled in Nursing courses on the Academic Calendar . A student who has enrolled in a course Dyersburg State campus for at least 2 semesters to include for a grade of Audit is not allowed to change to credit (grade Nursing courses numbered 200 (NUR 213 does not meet earned) . Fees for audit courses are assessed on the same this requirement) . A nursing student is to graduate under basis as fees for credit courses . the curriculum in place upon admission or re-admission to the Nursing program . Students graduating with the following grade point Graduation averages in college-level courses taken at Dyersburg State Dyersburg State Community College offers three Community College will receive the corresponding honor degrees; these are Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, designations: 3 .00-3 .49, Cum laude; 3 .50-3 .74, Magna cum and Associate of Applied Science . laude; 3 .75 or higher, Summa cum laude . Only those stu- Intent to Graduate forms must be filled out by each dents who complete a minimum of 30 college-level hours prospective candidate no later than the date specified in in residence at Dyersburg State will be considered for the the academic calendar of the College catalog . A $25 .00 honor of top academic graduate . non-refundable Graduation Fee is payable when the Intent to Graduate form is submitted . Graduation exercises will Catalog Option be held in May . Students completing degree requirements in December or in May will participate in the May exer- Students are allowed to graduate by the requirements cises . Students completing graduation requirements at the of the catalog under which they entered or any subsequent completion of the summer term will participate in the May catalog, provided the catalog containing the program being exercises but will not receive their diploma until degree followed is not more than five years old based on the date requirements are met . All degree candidates are required to of completion of graduation requirements . Students may participate in commencement exercises unless excused by not elect catalogs from a year they were not enrolled at the Dean of Student Services . least one term .

Graduation Requirements Withholding of Degree Dyersburg State awards the Associate of Science Prior to graduation, the prospective candidate’s file will Degree, the Associate of Arts Degree, and the Associate of be reviewed . The student must meet all requirements for Applied Science Degree . graduation and be free of debts to Dyersburg State and must To satisfy general requirements for an associate degree, be approved for graduation by the Office of Admissions and each candidate must: Records . Students who fail to meet these requirements will 1 . Have completed at least 60 semester hours of credit . have the degree withheld . 2 . Meet the general requirements as prescribed by the College and specific requirements set forth for the degree concentration sought or have an approved Obtaining a Second Degree substitution . 3 . Have copleted at least 25 percent of the credit hours While a student may earn only one Associate of Science required for the degree through DSCC instruction . degree or one Associate of Arts degree or one Associate of 4 . Have a cumulative grade point average of at least Applied Science degree, it is possible for a student to earn 2 .00 in college-level courses . a combination of the above degrees . For example, a student 5 . Complete all Developmental Studies courses into may earn the Associate of Science degree and the Associate which a student has been placed by either valid ACT of Applied Science degree . If a student wishes to complete the scores or the Computerized Placement Assessment requirements for a major in a second degree area, the student and Support System (COMPASS) test . must complete all curriculum requirements and a minimum of 6 . Remove any high school unit deficiencies if graduat- 16 semester hour’s credit beyond the requirements for the first ing in a university parallel concentration . Courses associate degree . The student will receive a second diploma taken to remove high school unit deficiencies must be and pay a second $25 graduation fee . The Dyersburg State completed with a grade of “C” or higher . transcript will indicate the completion of the requirements for 7 . Participate in the testing and assessment program a second degree and major and concentration . required by the Office of Institutional Advancement . (NOTE: See Participation in Testing, page 50) . 8 . Participate in commencement exercises unless Obtaining a Second Major excused by the Dean of Student Services . A second major may be obtained under the Associate of Applied Science degree . The student must complete all curriculum requirements for the second major under the

49 Associate of Applied Science degree . There will be no Individualized Instruction Mode second diploma or $25 graduation fee . The Dyersburg State transcript will indicate the completion of the requirements Guidelines for the pursuit of credit through “individual- of a second major . ized instruction mode” offerings are as follows: 1 . A number of courses in the Administrative Office Obtaining a Second Concentration Support Concentration (medical, keyboarding, word processing, and office operations) and in the develop- A second concentration may be obtained under any mental studies (reading, mathematics, and vocabulary degree . The student must complete all curriculum require- development) areas will have sections of individual- ments for the second concentration . There will be no second ized instruction . diploma or $25 graduation fee . The Dyersburg State tran- 2 . Students may begin any course that is designated as script will indicate the completion of the requirements for individualized, at any point in time, within any aca- a second concentration under the University parallel major . demic semester, with the permission of the assigned Prior to graduation, the student seeking more than one instructor . Such permission is dependent only upon degree, or more than one major under the AAS degree, or the availability of appropriate specialized classroom more than one concentration may use the same catalog . facilities and stated prerequisites . Following the initial graduation, however, the student seeking 3 . If a student elects to begin an individualized course a subsequent degree, or major, or concentration must adhere after the 14th class day of the semester in progress, the to the course requirements of the current or later catalog . student must pre-register for the following semester for the course selected and pay the usual registration Participation in Testing costs for that course at the part-time student rate . If the student later becomes a full-time student in the follow- To assess and improve its academic programs, the col- ing semester, then the earlier payment for the selected lege requires all graduation candidates to take one or more course will be applied to the full student cost for that tests designed to measure general education achievement semester . (If the student begins the course after the and/or achievement in selected major areas as a prerequisite 14th class day of the Spring Semester, the student may to graduation . Participation in testing may be required of elect to pre-register for either the following Summer all students, students in selected programs, or students on a Semester or the following Fall Semester ). sample basis . The evaluative information obtained through 4 . The student will receive an earned grade for the course the testing is used solely to improve the quality of the edu- at the end of the semester for which the student is cational experience for future generations of students . registered, except in the case of a student enrolled in individualized courses . A student may elect to take up to two weeks of the semester following the end of the Honor Roll semester registered, without penalty in grade or costs, to finish the individualized course . Students who complete twelve or more college-level 5 . Students in individualized courses will be awarded hours with a 3 .00-3 .49 grade point average will be placed grades earned no later than two weeks after the start on the Honor Roll for that semester . This honor is based on of the semester following the semester for which they calculations made at the end of the semester and cannot be registered for the courses . (Fall Semester is the des- updated later to reflect grade changes, such as the removal ignated “following semester” for both the previous of incomplete grades . Spring Semester and Summer Semester .)

Honors Program Planning Courses of Study The Honors Program provides exceptional educational The responsibility for selecting a program of stud- opportunities for highly motivated and well-prepared stu- ies rests upon the individual student . Dyersburg State dents . The program works individually with students in Community College does, however, furnish its students planning their educational experiences at Dyersburg State with the guidance and assistance in outlining and following Community College . Students may earn Honors distinction through with a program of studies leading to the successful by meeting these requirements: completion of a minimum completion of the student’s objectives . of 12 hours of Honors course work by enrolling in at least Successful completion of college-level courses requires one honors course each semester until the requirement is a specified amount of study outside the classroom as well met; participation in the Honors Seminar; participation in at as within the classroom . Successful completion of a degree least four special college educational/cultural events a year; program is dependent upon the student’s commitment to and performance of twenty hours of community service . study beyond the classroom . To become a member of the Honors program, an incoming freshman must have a minimum ACT composite score of 26 and a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3 .5 . Records An existing student must have a minimum GPA of 3 .5 . To remain in the program, a student must maintain a minimum Records of each student’s grades are kept on permanent GPA of 3 .5 . An appropriate Honors distinction is indicated file in the Office of Admissions and Records . Since these on the student’s transcript and is recognized at graduation . records are permanent and are frequently referred to for Currently enrolled honors students also have first priority in the purpose of supplying information to legitimate sources, registering for classes . students should be acutely conscious that they are building

50 a future and that diligent study will stand them in good stead Veterans receiving educational assistance benefits may after graduation . not repeat courses previously passed and for which financial assistance was received . Access to Records Semester Hour Load of Students Students may have access to official school records that directly concern them by filing an official written Sixteen to 17 credit hours is the regular or normal load request . Forms for this purpose are available in the Office of per semester, and 19 credit hours is the maximum load . Any Admissions and Records . Copies may be made and the stu- student desiring to register for more than 19 credit hours dent may challenge the records if inaccuracies are found . during the fall or spring semesters must have (1) exited However, the following information will not be avail- from the Developmental studies/Development program; (2) able to students: 1) letters and statements of recommenda- have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average tion in files prior to January 1, 1975; 2) financial informa- of 3 .0; (3) provide a statement from the academic advisor tion provided by parents; and 3) medical or psychological justifying such an overload to the Office of Admissions and records which are created, maintained or used only in con- Records at the time of registration . Appeals should be made nection with the treatment of the student . to the Vice President for the College . The following guide is offered to help evaluate the number of hours one should carry in accordance with the Registration for Courses number of hours one works: Detailed procedures for registration are given each Hours worked per week Suggested Semester Hours semester in the class schedule . For eligible students, online 40 3-6 registration is available . Dyersburg State’s Internet address 30 9-12 is www .DSCC .edu . More information about registration for 20 12-15 courses and other student information services can be found 15 15-17 at this address . Dyersburg State conducts Priority Registration (pre- selection of classes) for current students . Registration infor- Schedule of Classes mation is mailed to all students to inform them of their day to priority register . The schedule of classes provided each semester is for Pre-registration is conducted for students who apply the convenience and guidance of students and faculty . The for readmission . New Student Orientation is held before College reserves the right to cancel classes that do not have the Fall and Spring semesters . Regular Registration is held sufficient enrollment . Divisions offering more than one sec- before the beginning of each semester at the main campus in tion of the same course may cancel sections as necessary to Dyersburg, The Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, and promote the most effective instruction . Faculty assignments the Gibson County Center . Consult the Academic Calendar are also subject to change . of this catalog or the class schedule for registration dates . The class schedule for each semester also has information on applying for admission or readmission, testing require- Transfer Credit ments, fee payment, late registration, and dropping and adding classes . The following policies and procedures govern the credit A student is not officially enrolled until he/she has that will be granted by Dyersburg State Community College completed all the requirements of registration including for courses completed at other colleges and universities: payment of fees . 1 . Official transcripts of credits attempted from all institutions of higher education must be sent to the Dyersburg State Office of Admissions and Records Repeating a Course at the time of application . 2 . Credit may be granted for courses completed at other For the purpose of increasing mastery in a course when institutions of higher education . Decisions concerning mastery of the course is necessary for successful perfor- the acceptance of transfer work will be determined by mance in a subsequent course or for the purpose of increas- the following factors: (a) the educational quality of ing the grade point average, a student, upon the approval the institution from which the student transfers; (b) of his/her advisor, may repeat a course in which the final the comparability of the nature, content, or level grade received was “C” or lower . A student may be permit- of credit earned to that offered by Dyersburg State ted to repeat a course in which a grade of “B” or higher Community College; and (c) the appropriateness and was earned only with the approval of the Vice President for applicability of credit earned to the programs offered the College . The credit hours earned by repeating a course by Dyersburg State Community College . will be counted only one time in the cumulative total hours 3 . College-level courses completed with a grade of “C” earned . Grades in the third and subsequent attempts are used or higher at comparable institutions will be posted on in calculating the quality point average . the academic record as earned hours only . Grades and With the exception of the grade of “W” or “AU,” the quality points will not be calculated in the Dyersburg last grade earned will stand even if the last grade is an “F” State grade point average . and the student has previously received a grade higher than 4 . Developmental Studies courses completed with a an “F” . All repeated courses will remain on the student’s grade of “C” or higher at other Tennessee Board of transcript with repeat notation . Regents institutions will be posted on the academic

51 record as earned hours only . Grades and quality Credit may also be awarded for other types of prior points will not be calculated in the Dyersburg State learning . It is the student’s responsibility to inform the grade point average . Office of Admissions and Records about any prior learn- 5 . It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Dyersburg ing and to see that official documents are submitted to that State Office of Admissions and Records if a grade of office . Please note that “official” transcripts and test scores “Incomplete” from a transfer institution is removed are those sent directly to the Office of Admissions and and to request that an official transcript indicating the Records from the issuing institution or agency . grade change be sent to the Dyersburg State Office of Those service members requesting Advanced Pay must Admissions and Records . see that all required documents are submitted to the 6 . There is no maximum number of credit hours that Office of Admissions & Records and the Veterans Affairs can be transferred to Dyersburg State; however, the Counselor at least six weeks prior to the deadline for last sixteen (16) semester hours must be completed in requesting Advanced Pay . residence at Dyersburg State . Educational benefits through the Veterans Affairs may 7 . Efforts are made to evaluate official transcripts prior not be paid until the service member desiring to attend to a student’s initial enrollment; after the evaluation Dyersburg State has met all admissions requirements and is completed, the student and his/her advisor are has been admitted to a degree-seeking or approved certifi- informed in writing of the outcome . cate program . For more information about receiving credit for prior learning, contact the Office of Admissions and Records or the Veterans Affairs Counselor . Additional Means of Earning Credit Additional credit may be awarded according to the guidelines listed below . A maximum of 27 semester hours College Level Examination Program credit will be allowed utilizing any combination of the fol- A student may earn credit for college course material lowing methods . Exceptions to the 27 hour maximum may through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) be made in case of veterans receiving educational benefits . according to the following criteria: (1) Credit will be given for acceptable scores in Subject Examinations only . Advanced Placement (2) Credit will not be given for scores in CLEP General Examinations . Dyersburg State Community College participates in (3) The English Composition CLEP examination must the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance include a written essay for credit to be awarded . Examination Board (CEEB) . Students who have been To receive credit for a CLEP examination, a student admitted or are enrolled at Dyersburg State may receive must attain a score of at least 50 as recommended by the credit on the basis of the examination conducted by CEEB . American Council on Education (ACE) . Official test scores To be eligible for credit, official scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the from Educational Testing Service must be submitted to the Advanced Placement Test must be submitted to the Office Office of Admissions and Records before credit can be of Admissions and Records . awarded . CLEP examinations are not given at Dyersburg State locations . Armed Services Credit A student who has completed six months or more of Credit for Certified Professional Secretary continuous full-time active military service will be awarded (CPS) Rating two semester hours of physical education activity credit upon presentation of a copy of the service member’s report Dyersburg State Community College awards up to of separation (DD214) indicating an honorable discharge . sixteen semester hours of college credit for successful Students who plan to receive educational benefits completion of the CPS Examination . Students enrolled at through the Veterans Administration must provide docu- Dyersburg State who have passed the CPS Examination mentation concerning all prior learning, including, but not may be awarded sixteen semester hours of credit from the limited to transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges following list: and universities . These students must also submit the following documents for the evaluation of military training: AOS 122 Keyboarding II 3 semester hrs . AOS 205 Records & Information Management Branches Documents Needed or AOS 239 Administrative Office Procedures & Army - DD214 & AARTS transcript or DD295 Management 3 semester hrs . Air Force - DD214 & Community College of the Air AOS 221 Business & Office 3 semester hrs . Force Transcript or DD295 Communication Army National Guard - DD214 & AARTS transcript ACC 101 Principles of 3 semester hrs . Marines - DD214 & DD295 or DD2586 Accounting I Navy - DD214 & DD295 or DD2586 or the BUS 201 Business Law I 3 semester hrs . Sailor/Marine Corps American Council ECO 201 Macroeconomics 3 semester hrs . on Education Registry Transcript MGT 101 Introduction of 3 semester hrs . (SMART) Management Veterans (Retired or Discharged) - DD214 with MGT 102 Human Relations 3 semester hrs . characterization of service A student desiring to receive credit for the CPS exam

52 should request that his/her test scores or pass/fail results Credit for Experiential Learning of the exam be sent from the Professional Secretaries International (PSI) directly to the Office of Admissions and Records . The student should then contact the Dean of the A student who receives permission in advance from the Division of Business and Technology for a determination of dean of the academic division from which credit is desired specific course credit to be awarded . A written verification may request up to 24 semester hours of college credit of the credit to be awarded should be sent to the Office of through the portfolio process using Council for Adult and Admissions and Records . The specified courses will then Experiential Learning (CAEL) guidelines . Eligibility for be posted to the DSCC transcript; the student will receive credit under this policy requires that the student must have a grade of Proficiency (PR) for each course recommended completed all developmental studies and developmental by the Dean . The student will receive earned hours but no requirements and 12 semester hours of college level classes quality points; therefore, the awarding of this credit will not with a grade point average of 2 .0 or higher . A non-refund- affect the student’s grade point average . able fee per semester hour requested (subject to TBR approval) must be paid to the Business Office prior to the assessment process . For additional information, contact the Credit by Departmental Examination Dean of Business & Technology at (731) 286-3204 . Students who have achieved competence equivalent to that offered in a course of instruction at Dyersburg State Credit for Tech Prep through on-the-job training, previous instruction, or other methods may receive credit by challenge examination . To Tech Prep is an opportunity available to recent high receive credit by examination a student must: school graduates (within 2 years of graduation) to receive 1 . Be admitted to Dyersburg State Community College . credit and/or advanced placement at the post-secondary level 2 . Make application with the Dean of the Division for courses completed while in high school . The student responsible for the course during the semester before must meet the following criteria to be a Tech Prep student: credit is to be given, in any case, no later than the last 1 . Completed the Technical or Dual Pathway while in day of regular registration (not late registration) as high school . listed in the Dyersburg State catalog . 2 . Completed three (3) high school courses in the same Note: Some programs at Dyersburg State are not technical/vocational area of study and one (1) related eligible for credit under this policy . The Dean of the course . Division will notify the applicant when this is the High school guidance offices and the Tech Prep office have case . listings and requirements of all available articulation agree- 3 . The student must demonstrate completion of all ments and eligible programs of study . course prerequisites . To apply for Tech Prep articulated credit, students must fol- 4 . If the Dean of the Division is satisfied that the stu- low the procedure below: dent has a reasonable chance to be successful on the 1) Meet the above requirements . examination, an examination of the course will be 2) Complete a Tech Prep articulated course on-line scheduled not later than the first week of classes . challenge exam, complete a Tech Prep articula- 5 . The student will be required to pay the appropriate tion scholarship application, and have it sent along fee for the challenge examination before testing . with an official high school transcript showing the 6 . The Dean of the Division or someone designated articulated course taken to the Tech Prep Office for by the Dean will administer the examination at the processing . Tech Prep articulation applications and scheduled time . The examination will be scored that challenge exams are available on line at www .DSCC . day . The score will be “Pass” or “Fail” . edu/articulation . 7 . The Dean of the Division will indicate the score of Once these steps have been completed, the student will the examination on the application and forward the be contacted by a Dyersburg State Community College application to the Office of Admissions and Records . representative to complete any further application process If the score on the examination is “Pass”, the student requirements . There is no charge for eligible coursework will be given credit for the course . If the score is credit received and/or advanced placement at the post-sec- “Fail”, a notation of having taken the test will be ondary level for eligible Tech Prep students . posted to the student’s record . Articulated credit will be escrowed for two years after 8 . If a student makes a score of “Fail” on a challenge the student has graduated from high school . Once the stu- examination, the student may add the course to his dent has enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College, schedule without paying an add fee if there is an successfully completed (achieved a “C” or better) one 3- opening in any section of that course and if the add hour credit course, the articulated credit will be applied to form is completed before the deadline for completing the student’s transcript . the form . Any maintenance fee due for the course must be paid . Students must complete 12 credits prior to having credit by examination credits placed on their transcripts . Prior to completing 12 credits, students may have the credits earned by examination placed in escrow . Challenge examinations may not be taken in the elementary level of a field in which the student has received credit for advanced work . A student may challenge a course only one time, and a challenge may not be used to remove any grade previously recorded .

53 Credit for Tennessee Law Enforcement/ Services or the DSCC Center Director to make other arrangements . Failure to complete the proper procedures Corrections Academy will result in a grade of “F” for all courses .

All Tennessee Law Enforcement/Corrections officers DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING DUE TO MITIGATING are required to complete an extensive training program CIRCUMSTANCES at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or Students who drop a class in compliance with the the Tennessee Correction Academy . Students enrolled at stated deadlines will not receive a punitive grade in the Dyersburg State Community College who have completed class . Students who withdraw from a class after the stated specific training programs at these academies may be grant- deadlines will receive a grade of “F” unless existing miti- ed nine credit hours as listed below . gating circumstances are approved by the Dean of Student Students completing the prescribed training in 1991 Services . or thereafter at the Tennessee Correction Academy may If a student feels he/she has mitigating circumstances receive the following credit: JST 101 - Introduction to for dropping a course(s) or withdrawing from the College Criminal Justice, and three elective credit hours . Students AFTER the last day to officially drop or withdraw without completing the prescribed training in 1989 or thereafter at receiving punitive grade(s) of “F”, the student must: the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy may 1 . Submit a letter stating the need and reason for the receive the following credit: JST 101 - Introduction to drop or withdrawal . Criminal Justice and six hours of JST elective credit . This 2 . Provide adequate, written documentation to support credit may be awarded once the student has completed a the mitigating circumstances claimed in the request minimum of twelve college-level credit hours at Dyersburg for the non-punitive withdrawal or drop after the State Community College . official deadline . Students who want to receive this credit must submit an 3 . Secure the approval (signature) of his/her instructor(s) Academy diploma or certificate to the Office of Admissions AND advisor . If the student is not degree seeking, and Records . The diploma or certificate must indicate the only the signature of the instructor(s) is required . date training was completed since restrictions do apply . 4 . Request a “case review” from the Dean of Student Services . The Dean of Student Services will review Credit for Tennessee Technology the documentation and make a recommendation on Center Training the petition for change in enrollment status .

Students who complete certain courses at the Tennessee PLEASE NOTE: A “CASE REVIEW” DOES NOT Technology Center (TTC) in Newbern, Ripley, or Covington GUARANTEE AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF CLASS may be eligible to receive credit in specific DSCC cours- DROP OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT PUNITIVE es . Restrictions apply; for more information, contact the GRADES . Director of the TTC, or the DSCC Office of Admissions Approved mitigating circumstances for changing registra- and Records, or the Dean of Business and Technology at tion after stated deadlines are as follows: 1 . Illness of the student or immediate family DSCC . 2 . Death in the immediate family Transcript of Credits 3 . Change of conditions of employment 4 . Financial emergency Transcripts will be furnished free of charge up to a 5 . Other circumstances beyond the student’s control maximum of six copies per semester . A fee of $1 will which are deemed to justify exception to the with- be charged for each additional transcript . All transcript drawal policy . requests must be in writing . No telephone requests will The student is required to provide adequate, written be accepted . While facsimile transcript requests will be documentation to support the specific mitigating circum- accepted, Dyersburg State does not send transcripts to stances claimed in the request for non-punitive change in individuals, agencies, or other institutions by facsimile . enrollment status after the published deadline . Additionally, a facsimile transcript sent to Dyersburg State If a student submits a request for a late drop or with- is not considered official . drawal with non-punitive grade(s) AFTER the final day of the semester, he/she must request a grade change from each Withdrawal from the College instructor involved or pursue the Grade Appeal Procedure outlined in the Academic Affairs and Regulations section Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the of this catalog . College must do so within the academic calendar deadlines stated in the college catalog . Students may withdraw from Withholding of Grades/Transcripts all courses, except for Developmental Studies courses, online up until the deadline to drop, withdraw, or change Students who do not have all the required credentials to audit . Students wishing to drop Developmental Studies on file in the Office of Admissions and Records will not be courses after the first day of calsses must complete a able to participate in pre-registration for the next term(s) . Permission to Withdraw form, obtain the approval of their Additionally, if the required credentials are not on file in advisor and the Director of Developmental Studies pro- the Office of Admissions and Records by the end of an gram, and submit the form to the Office of Admissions and academic term, grades will be withheld . Students who owe Records or the DSCC Center Director . any debts to the College or have delinquent library materials If it is not feasible to complete these steps in person, will not have access to their grades/transcript until these dis- the student must get approval from the Dean of Student crepancies are removed ., and the Security Bank Community

54 PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION and within them concentrations for specific fields of study . Statement of General Education Outcomes The list of concentrations, however, should not be viewed The general education program at Dyersburg State as a major or as a degree . The concentration is merely a Community College provides a foundation that ensures that guide to the student to use in planning the chosen field of its graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be active study . participants of a continually changing global community . Dyersburg State Community College also offers aca- Specifically, the general education program provides gradu- demic and technical certificates . ates with the knowledge and skills to: Successful completion of college-level courses requires a specified amount of study outside the classroom as well © Think critically and use ethical reasoning as within the classroom . Successful completion of a degree © Communicate effectively through various methods program is dependent upon the student’s commitment to © Examine diverse cultural values, norms, and beliefs study beyond the classroom . © Recognize the role of humanities/fine arts in the enrichment of life © Apply mathematical processes and/or scientific prin- University Parallel Programs Leading to ciples in solving real-life problems the Associate of Arts (AA) or the © Interpret contemporary issues within their historical and social contexts Associate of Science (AS) Degree For the student who plans to transfer to a four-year college or university, Dyersburg State Community College Tennessee Board of Regents offers programs leading to majors in the University Parallel Philosophy of General Education Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees . The purpose of the Tennessee Board of Regents’ gen- Several concentrations, which enable the student to indi- eral education core is to ensure that college students have vidualize a program to meet the specific requirements of a broad knowledge and skills to become life-long learners in proposed baccalaureate major, are available in each of these a global community that will continue to change . Because degrees under the university parallel major . The concentra- courses in general education should emphasize breadth, they tions are: should not be reduced in design to the skills, techniques, or procedures associated with a specific occupation or profes- Allied Health sion . As a fundamental element of the baccalaureate degree, Biology/Forestry essential for full completion of all majors and minors, the Business general education core is included in lower division courses, Chemistry but universities may add general education courses at the Computer Science upper division as well . Criminal Justice General education provides critical thinking skills for Education, Elementary analysis to continue to seek truths, to discover answers to Education, Secondary questions, and to solve problems . Specifically, educated English people practice and are literate in the various methods of General Studies communication . They recognize their place in the history, Health, Physical Education & Recreation culture, and diverse heritages of Tennessee, the United History States, and the world . They appreciate the web of com- Mathematics monality of all humans in a multicultural world and are Medical Oriented prepared for the responsibilities of an engaged citizenship . Music They recognize the ethical demands of our common lives . Pre-Nursing They demonstrate the skills and knowledge of the social and Pre-Veterinary Medicine behavioral sciences to analyze their contemporary world . Psychology They are familiar with the history and aesthetics of the fine Social Sciences arts . They understand and practice the scientific and math- Sociology, Social Work or Social Welfare ematical view of the world . Teaching K-6 Finally, Tennessee’s general education core provides The student who plans to transfer to a specific four-year for its citizens the means to make a better living . It also, institution should refer to this catalog and the catalog of perhaps above all, enables its citizens to make a better life . that four-year school and consult his/her academic advisor to plan a program of study . The student should complete Planning Programs of Study the courses outlined in the degree concentration or submit a “Modification to Degree Concentration” form . The responsibility for selecting a program of study rests The student who does not plan to major in an area spe- upon the individual student . Dyersburg State Community cifically mentioned in the concentrations should refer to the College does, however, furnish its students with guidance General Studies concentration . and assistance in outlining a program of studies leading to an associate degree . Dyersburg State offers the Associate of Science, the Associate of Arts, and the Associate of Applied Science degrees . Depending on the degree, there are majors

55 Transfer of Credits 12-15 credit hours) The choice of courses depends upon the intended major Dyersburg State Community College strives for the at the university to which transfer is planned . Students transferability of its courses . As a result, Dyersburg State planning to transfer to a Tennessee public university are has entered into articulation agreements (transfer guide- expected to work with their academic advisors to ensure lines) with the following four-year institutions: that all courses taken within the categories are appropriate to their intended majors . Courses to be transferred under the Austin Peay State University stipulations of the University Track Module must have been Bethel College completed with the grade of “C” or better . Christian Brothers University Lambuth University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Board of Regents’ Minimum Degree Southeast Missouri State University The University of Memphis Requirements and Transferability of Courses Union University That Fulfill Minimum Degree Requirements The University of Tennessee at Knoxville The University of Tennessee at Martin Effective Fall Semester 2004, each institution in the State The equivalency of courses varies from one institution University and Community College System of Tennessee to another and even within major fields of study within the (The Tennessee Board of Regents System) began sharing a same institution . common lower-division general education core curriculum of The omission of a four-year institution from the above forty-one (41) semester hours for baccalaureate degrees and list does not mean that Dyersburg State courses will not the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees . transfer to that institution; it simply means that DSCC does Lower-division means freshman and sophomore courses . not have a formal articulation agreement with that particular The courses comprising the general education curriculum institution . are contained within the following subject categories: For more information about the transfer of courses to either four-year or two-year institutions, please contact the Baccalaureate Degrees and Associate of Arts and Associate Office of Admissions and Records . of Science Degrees*

Communication 9 hours** Tennessee Board of Regents/University of Humanities/Fine Arts 9 hours Tennessee University Transfer Track Module (at least one course must be in literature .) Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 hours Students who wish to fulfill core curriculum require- History 6 hours*** ments for institutions in both the Tennessee Board of Natural Sciences 8 hours Regents (TBR) System and the University of Tennessee Mathematics 3 hours (UT) System may do so by completing the TBR-UT Total 41 hours University Track Module . The Module consists of a sixty (60) semester hour block of courses in eight categories of *Foreign language courses are an additional requirement for subjects . The University Track Module incorporates the the Associate of Arts (A .A .) and Bachelor of Arts (B .A .) minimum degree requirements of all TBR and UT institu- degrees . Six hours of foreign language are required for the tions and requires the completion of courses within the fol- A .A . degree and twelve hours are required for the B . A . lowing subject categories: **Six hours of English Composition and three hours in Category 1: Two English Composition Courses (normally English oral presentational communication are required . 6 credit hours) ***Students who plan to transfer to Tennessee Board of Category 2: Two Mathematics Courses (normally 6 credit Regents (TBR) universities should take six hours of United hours) States History (three hours of Tennessee History may Category 3: Two Science Courses (normally 6-8 credit substitute) . Students who plan to transfer to University of hours) Tennessee System universities or to out-of-state or private Category 4: Five History and Humanities Courses (nor- universities should check requirements and take the appro- mally 15 credit hours)* priate courses . *Six credit hours of history are required . The Although the courses designated by Tennessee Board type of history required varies among pub- of Regents (TBR) institutions to fulfill the requirements of lic universities in Tennessee . Check univer- the general education subject categories vary, transfer of the sity catalogs to determine the proper history courses is assured through the following means: courses to take . • Upon completion of an A . A . or A S . degree, the Category 5: Two Social/Behavioral Science Courses (nor- requirements of the lower-division general education mally 6 credit hours) core will be complete and accepted by a TBR univer- Category 6: Two Multicultural or Interdisciplinary Courses sity in the transfer process or Two Foreign Language Courses (normally • If an A . A . or A . S . is not obtained, transfer of general 6 credit hours) education courses will be based upon fulfillment of Category 7: Two Physical Education Courses (normally 2 complete subject categories . (Example: If all eight credit hours) hours in the category of Natural Sciences are com- Category 8: Pre-major/Major Elective Courses (normally plete, then this “block” of the general education core

56 is complete .) When a subject category is incomplete, HIST 2020 American History II course-by-course evaluation will be conducted . The HIST 2030 Tennessee History provision of block fulfillment pertains also to students who transfer among TBR universities . Category: Natural Sciences • Institutional/departmental requirements of the grade PSCI 1110 Physical Science I of “C” will be honored . Even if credit is granted for PSCI 1120 Physical Science II a course, any specific requirements for the grade of PHYS 2010 General Physics I “C” by the receiving institution will be enforced . PHYS 2020 General Physics II • In certain majors, specific courses must be taken also BIOL 1110 General Biology I in general education . It is important that students BIOL 1120 General Biology II and advisors be aware of any major requirements that BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I must be fulfilled under lower-division general educa- BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II tion . CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I Courses designated to fulfill general education by CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II Dyersburg State Community College are published on page 57 of this Catalog . A complete listing of the courses fulfill- Category: Mathematics ing general education requirements for all system institutions is available on the TBR website (www .tbr .state .tn .us) MATH 1410 Concepts of Modern Mathematics I under Transfer and Articulation Information . MATH 1420 Concepts of Modern Mathematics II MATH 1530 Elementary Probability and Statistics MATH 1710 College Algebra Dyersburg State Community College Courses MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus Fulfilling General Education Core Curriculum MATH 1910 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Requirements Category: Communication Regents Online Degree Programs Leading to the Associate of Arts (AA) or the ENGL 1010 Composition I ENGL 1020 Composition II Associate of Science (AS) Degree SPE 231 Fundamentals of Speech The Tennessee Board of Regents’ (TBR) colleges and universities have joined together in offering the Regents Category: Humanities/Fine Arts Online Degree Program (RODP) . Courses completed in the ART 1010 Art History I Regents Online Degree Program will be entirely online and ART 1020 Art History II will be transferable among all TBR institutions and to many ART 1030 Art Appreciation other institutions outside the TBR System . Students will be ART 1040 Art History III able to choose the college or university that will award their ENGL 2110 American Literature I degree . All thirteen TBR two-year colleges will deliver and ENGL 2120 American Literature II award associate degrees, while all six TBR universities will ENGL 2210 English Literature I deliver and award bachelor degrees . ENGL 2220 English Literature II Two university parallel programs leading to the ENGL 2310 World Literature I Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degree are ENGL 2320 World Literature II available through Dyersburg State Community College . THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre These are the following: PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 1040 Introduction to Ethics Associate of Arts in the University Parallel Major with a PHIL 2030 Survey of World Religions concentration in General Studies MUS 2110 Masterpieces of Music I Associate of Science degree in the University Parallel MUS 2120 Masterpieces of Music II Major with a concentration in General Studies

Category: Social/Behavioral Sciences Students can further their education after the associate’s degree by pursuing one of these online bachelor degree POL 201 Fundamentals of American programs: National Government PSY 110 General Psychology I Bachelor of Professional Studies with a concentration in PSY 120 General Psychology II Information Technology or Organizational Leadership PSY 230 Developmental Psychology Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration ECO 201 Macroeconomics in General Studies, Liberal Studies, or University Studies ECO 202 Microeconomics SOC 201 Principles of Sociology Students who pursue online programs should be highly motivated, independent, active learners who have good Category: History organizational and time management skills . Students should HIST 1110 World Civilization I also have the discipline to study without external reminders HIST 1120 World Civilization II and be able to adapt to new learning environments . Visit HIST 2010 American History I http://www .tn .regentsdegrees .org/ or call 1-888-223-0023 for more information .

57 Minimum Course Requirements for the Regents Online Degree Programs Associate of Science Degree or the Leading to the Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Degree at DSCC (AAS) Degree (see Footnotes) The Tennessee Board of Regents’ (TBR) colleges and Any student in a University Parallel concentration must universities have joined together in offering the Regents complete, prior to graduation, the core curriculum listed Online Degree Program (RODP) . Courses completed in the below: Regents Online Degree Program will be entirely online and will be transferable among all TBR institutions and to many Communication1 9 semester hours other institutions outside the TBR System . Students will be Humanities/Fine Arts2 9 semester hours able to choose the college or university that will award their Social/Behavioral Science3 6 semester hours degree . All thirteen TBR two-year colleges will deliver and History4 6 semester hours award associate degrees, while all six TBR universities will Natural Sciences5 8 semester hours deliver and award bachelor degrees . The following career Mathematics 3 semester hours program leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree Foreign Language (A .A . Only)6 6 semester is available through Dyersburg State Community College: hours Associate of Applied Science degree in the major of Professional Studies with a concentration in Information Footnotes Technology 1 . Six hours of English Composition and three hours in oral presentational communication (SPE 231) are Students can further their education after the associate’s required to complete this category . degree by pursuing the following online bachelor degree 2 . At least one course in this category must be in litera- program: ture . Other courses fulfilling this category are listed Bachelor of Professional Studies with a concentration in within each University Parallel concentration . Information Technology or Organizational Leadership 3 . Courses fulfilling this category are listed within each Students who pursue online programs should be highly University Parallel concentration . motivated, independent, active learners who have good 4 . Students who plan to transfer to Tennessee Board organizational and time management skills . Students should of Regents (TBR) universities should take six hours also have the discipline to study without external reminders of United States History (three hours of Tennessee and be able to adapt to new learning environments . Visit History may be taken as a part of this require- http://www .tn .regentsdegrees .org/ or call 1-888-223-0023 ment) . Students who plan to transfer to University for more information . of Tennessee System universities or to out-of-state

or private universities should check requirements and take the appropriate courses . Career Programs Leading to the Associate of 5 . With the exception of the Associate of Science in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Teaching, science courses must be a two-semester sequence . The Associate of Applied Science programs at Dyersburg 6 . Foreign language courses are an additional require- State Community College are constructed around six majors ment for the Associate of Arts (A .A .) degree . - Business-Related Technology, Communications and Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, Health Notes: Information Technology, Justice Services, and Nursing . 1 . College courses taken as electives to meet minimum In conjunction with these majors, various concentrations admission requirements effective Fall 1989 may not have been developed to provide students with the training be used to meet specific course requirements . needed to obtain a responsible position in their chosen fields 2 . If appropriate, substitutions can be made to the of interest . The curriculum in each program is continually concentration’s curricula through the submission and revised to reflect changes in each of the areas . The various approval of the Modification to Degree Concentration . concentrations are: No substitutions can be made, however, for the Minimum Course Requirements, which are capital- Accounting Technology ized in each concentration . Administrative Office Support 3 . A degree may not be granted for fewer than 60 Administrative Office Emphasis semester hours of college-level credit . Legal Office Emphasis 4 . A minimum of the final 16 semester hours must be Medical Office Emphasis completed in residence at Dyersburg State . Information Specialist Emphasis 5 . A minimum college-level cumulative grade point Business Administration average of 2 .00 is required for graduation . Communications & Information Technology 6 . Credit hours earned in Developmental Studies cours- Software Emphasis es do not count toward graduation . Networking Emphasis 7 . For students who are subject to high school unit Early Childhood Education requirements, any deficiencies must be removed Health Information Technology before the degree can be awarded . Justice Services Management Retail Emphasis Service Emphasis

58 Industrial Emphasis A technical certificate denotes completion of courses Manufacturing Systems Technology that respond to the training needs of business and industry . Nursing It is designed to aid the student who is not regularly admitted and is not seeking an academic certificate or degree . While placement assessment is not required for the student Minimum Course Requirements for the enrolled in a technical certificate, a student who later seeks Associate of Applied Science Degree regular admission to a degree or academic certificate program will be subject to placement assessment . Any student in an Associate of Applied Science degree program must complete, prior to graduation, the core curriculum courses listed below: Philosophy of the Division of Nursing and English Composition* 3 semester hours Allied Health Humanities/Fine Arts* 3 semester hours The Division of Nursing and Allied Health functions Social/Behavioral Sciences* 3 semester hours within the statement of mission of the College emphasizing Natural Science/Mathematics* 3-4semester hours (a) the development of each person through intellectual, cul- One additional course from the categories tural, physical, and technical education, (b) the acceptance of Communication, Humanities/Fine Arts, of each student as a worthy person with unique abilities and Social/Behavioral Sciences, or Natural capabilities, and (c) leadership and guidance which will Science/Mathematics* 3-4 semester hours enable each person to develop their intellectual and personal potential . *Courses fulfilling this category are listed within each We, as a faculty, believe nursing is a unique humanistic Associate of Applied Science Degree concentration . science and art with a theoretical base established in related sciences and disciplines . Principles from the sciences are Notes: integrated into the curriculum and reflected in the nursing 1 . If appropriate, substitutions can be made to the con- process . This process is the medium through which nursing centrations curricula through the submission and contributes to the person’s level of health, quality of life, or approval of the Modification to Degree Concentration . death with dignity at any developmental stage . Ultimately, No substitutions can be made, however, for the nursing has a responsibility to society for health promo- Minimum Course Requirements, which are capital- tion, illness prevention, and rehabilitation throughout the ized in each concentration . person’s life span . 2 . A degree may not be granted for fewer than 60 We believe persons are holistic adaptive systems who semester hours of college-level credit . interact continually with their environment and all param- 3 . A minimum of the final 16 semester hours must eters of their existence in an effort to meet their basic be completed in residence at Dyersburg State . needs . This is based on a belief that the human system has 4 . A minimum college-level cumulative grade point the inherent ability to effectively adjust to changes in the average of 2 .00 is required for graduation . world within and around the person . According to Roy, this 5 . Credit hours earned in Developmental Studies interaction causes human behavioral responses of continual courses do not count toward graduation . adaptation to the physiological, self concept, role function, and interdependence modes . We further believe that Certificate Programs persons interact as unique individuals within the family, groups, communities, and society . Dyersburg State Community College offers certificate The faculty supports the idea that learning is a continu- programs in the following areas: ous process, which is evidenced by a change in behavior, Academic Certificate - Medical Transcription and that each student is unique with their own individual Completion of the requirements for admission to the College learning needs . Learning occurs in a positive environment is required . Acceptance into the Medical Transcription that facilitates student activity and motivation with rein- Academic Certificate requires that students possess a forcement of desired behaviors . The faculty believes that Regular or Honors high school diploma or GED equiva- learning is facilitated by opportunities for practice, self-dis- lency . For new students under 21, the placement instrument covery, critical thinking and decision-making . used to determine whether students will be required to The faculty believes that teaching-learning is an enabling complete developmental studies classes prior to taking col- process in which students and faculty grow together in a lege-level classes will be the ACT test . Any student scoring mutually helpful relationship . Furthermore, the student below 19 on the English or Reading or Mathematics subtests and faculty share mutual responsibility in the educational will be required to register for one or more Developmental process . Studies courses . For students 21 years of age or older, The community college, as an institution of higher course placement will be determined by performance on the learning, is the setting for the education of the associate Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System degree nurse . The program prepares the graduate to practice (COMPASS) test . within acute and long-term health care settings where policies and procedures are specified and supportive guidance Technical Certificates - Computer Systems Operations and is available . Within these settings, the graduate is prepared Maintenance, Early Childhood Education, Medical Coding, to utilize the nursing process in the care of clients across Industrial Electricity, Programmable Logic Controllers, the life span, with emphasis on adults who have health Hydraulics & Pneumatics, and Industrial Mechanical needs and require assistance to maintain or restore their Concepts optimum states of health or support to die with dignity .

59 The graduate’s practice includes individual clients and their eligible to take the State of Tennessee Basic EMT Licensure relationships within families, groups, and communities . The Examination . program for associate degree nursing prepares graduates for entry-level practice . The graduate is prepared to function in Cooperative Education the roles of the Associate Degree Nurse . These roles include provider of care, manager of care, and member within the Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is a program in which discipline of nursing . the College, the students, and the local business community The associate degree graduate of this program will combine their efforts to provide students with a relevant demonstrate competencies, as outlined by the National and meaningful educational experience in a real life occupa- League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, necessary tional environment . The purpose of Cooperative Education to assume the role of a beginning practitioner of nursing . is to train students for their roles in the occupational world The graduate will be eligible to write the National Council through experiences in a day-to-day operational setting Licensure Exam-RN (NCLEX) for licensure as a Registered while providing financial support for further education . The Nurse . This career education program can serve as a base Co-Op program combines the lessons of both classroom for further formal study . Associate degree graduates func- theory and actual job conditions as a part of the total education under the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they tional experience and helps students see the integration of are employed . classroom work with their future profession . Students reap many benefits from participating in Program Outcomes the Co-Op program . Co-Op adds relevance to education, increases motivation, develops maturity, introduces the stu- The faculty of the Division of Nursing are committed to dent to the world of work, provides experience, and gives the following outcomes: the student a chance to earn while learning . 1 . To prepare an associate degree graduate to practice The Co-Op Coordinator will accept applications and within the three roles of the associate degree nurse screen applicants for the Co-Op program . Only students as identified in the NLN publication #23-2348, who exhibit sincerity, appropriate skill levels, and ability Educational Outcomes of Associate Degree Nursing to successfully complete a co-op assignment will be rec- Program: Roles and Competencies . ommended to the employers . The Co-Op Coordinator and 2 . To provide a curriculum which qualifies the student faculty will help oversee students’ progress during their to receive the degree of Associate of Applied Science in terms of employment as part of the Co-Op program . The Nursing and be eligible to write the NCLEX for registered Coordinator will provide guidance and counseling to both nurses with 85% success . students and employers as requested .

Educational Outcomes Policy In order to facilitate the achievement of the Program A student must have completed 12 semester hours of Outcomes, the following educational outcomes have been college level classes, must have completed all develop- identified . The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing mental studies and developmental requirements and have a Degree program is designed to provide a graduate who cumulative grade point average of 2 .5 or higher and main- will: tain it during the Co-Op assignment . A . Utilize the nursing process which integrates prin- A student must complete an application form for the cipals from nursing, physical, biological, social and Co-Op program and furnish a copy of a current resume and behavioral sciences in the delivery of care to clients a copy of his/her current class schedule in order to be con- across the life span in a variety of health care set- sidered for entry into the Co-Op program . tings . In order to receive credit for the Co-Op assignment, a B . Support the person’s individual unique capacities student must remain in the job assignment for the entire in adapting to his/her level of health, quality of life, semester and complete additional academic requirements or death with dignity at any developmental stage . assigned by the instructor . Failure to accomplish this will C . Assume responsibility for ethical, legal, and pro- result in an “F” for the course . fessional accountability within the scope of nursing Credit for Cooperative Education is limited to no more practice . than 6 semester hours . Cooperative Education credits can be D . Participate in activities which promote the used as career electives/general electives in all programs and advancement, improvement, and professionalism of may be substituted for another course in career degree pro- nursing . grams upon approval of the Vice President for the College . E . Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solv- The following Cooperative Education Work Experience ing skills . courses are currently available:

Readmission and Transfer (See pages 14-15 for requirements) AOS 274 Administrative Applied Office Externship 3 Semester Hrs . BUS 291 Cooperative Work Experience I 3 Semester Hrs . Allied Health Programs BUS 292 Cooperative Work Experience II 3 Semester Hrs . Emergency Medical Technology courses are offered by JST 291 Cooperative Work Experience I 3 Semester Hrs . Dyersburg State Community College . They are accredited JST 292 Cooperative Work Experience II 3 Semester Hrs . by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment . MIS 251 Management Information 3 Semester Hrs . After successful completion of this program, the student is Systems Practicum MIS 295 Networking Practicum 3 Semester Hrs .

60 Students are reminded that Dyersburg State Community Concentration in the Communications and Information College does not guarantee transferability of these courses Technology Major Leading To - to other institutions . For additional information regarding the Cooperative The Associate of Applied Science Education program at Dyersburg State, contact the Dean of Business & Technology in Glover 128 or call (731) 286- Communications and Information Technology 76 3204 .

Concentration in Early Childhood Education Major Majors & Concentrations Leading To - Concentrations in the University Parallel The Associate of Applied Science Major Leading To – Early Childhood Education 76 The Associate of Science Degree Concentration in the Health Information Technology Page Major Leading To - Allied Health 62 The Associate of Applied Science Biology or Forestry 63 Business 63 Health Information Technology 77 Chemistry 64 Computer Science 64 Criminal Justice 65 Concentration in the Justice Services Major Education, Elementary 66 Leading To - Education, Secondary 66 The Associate of Applied Science English 67 General Studies 68 Justice Services 77 Health, Physical Education & Recreation 69 History 69 Concentration in the Manufacturing Systems Mathematics 70 Technology Major Leading To - Medical Oriented 70 The Associate of Applied Science Music 71 Pre-Nursing 71 Manufacturing Systems Technology 79 Pre-Veterinary Medicine 72 Psychology 72 Concentration in the Nursing Major Leading To - Social Science 73 Sociology, Social Work or Social Welfare 73 The Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing 79 Concentrations in the University Parallel Major Leading To - Certificates The Associate of Arts Degree Academic Certificate English 67 General Studies 68 Medical Transcription 81

Concentration in the Teaching Major Technical Certificate Leading To - Computer Operations & Maintenance 80 Early Childhood Education 80 The Associate of Arts Degree Hydraulics & Pneumatics 79 Teaching K-6 65 Industrial Electricity 79 Industrial Maintenance Concepts 79 Concentrations in the Business Related Technology Medical Coding 80 Major Leading To - Programmable Logic Controllers 79

The Associate of Applied Science Degree

Accounting Technology 74 Administrative Office Support 74 Administrative Office Emphasis 74 Legal Office Emphasis 75 Medical Office Emphasis 75 Information Specialist Emphasis 75 Business Administration 75 Management 78 Industry Emphasis 78 Retail Emphasis 78 Service Emphasis 78

61 Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major Allied Health Concentration

The Division of Arts and Sciences has designed the Allied Health concentration at Dyersburg State Community College to permit the student to acquire a foundation of work in the basic arts and sciences as a prerequisite for professional courses to be completed after transfer . The suggested course of study that makes up the Allied Health concentration should be selected in conjunction with the appropriate faculty advisor and will be dependent upon the program requirements of the institution to which the student plans to transfer . To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC .

Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY I 4 ©BIOL 1120 GENERAL BIOLOGY II 4 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3

General Elective** 3 BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 PHYS 2010 & General Physics I PHYS 2020 General Physics II 8 or BIOL 2010 & Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 2020 Anatomy & Physiology II (8) __ 60

* The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . ** General Chemistry II is recommended . Check the transfer institution catalog for guidance . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set .

62 Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major University Parallel Major Biology or Forestry Concentration Business Concentration

The Biology or Forestry concentration prepares the The Business concentration is designed to provide student for their chosen four-year program . The Division of the student with the first two years of academic training Arts and Sciences has designed the curriculum to provide necessary to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Business the student with the basic skills in preparation for advanced Administration, Accounting, Management, Marketing, or biological principles and concepts . This curriculum pro- Finance . vides the transfer credits that satisfy the requirements of the To facilitate success in this program, all students should first two years in biology . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their To facilitate success in this program, all students should first semester at DSCC . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC . Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 Semester Hours ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©ECO 202 MICROECONOMICS 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©PSY 120 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II 3 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ©BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY I 4 ©BIOL 1120 GENERAL BIOLOGY II 4 ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4 MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus 3 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 MATH 1530 Elementary Probability & Statistics 3 CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 General Electives 4 General Elective** 1 MATH 1720 College Trigonometry 3 __ or MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus 60 __ 60 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . part of the common set .

Note: During the sophomore year students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution .

63 Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major University Parallel Major Chemistry Concentration Computer Science Concentration

The Chemistry concentration provides the student with The Computer Science concentration is designed so that the basic skills in preparation for advanced chemical princi- students completing this program will be able to transfer as ples . This curriculum includes transfer credits that satisfy the a junior into a Bachelor of Science program in Computer requirements of the first two years in chemistry . Generally, Science or Management Information Systems . this program provides the student with an understanding of To facilitate success in this program, all students should the material world, with knowledge of the ever changing enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their processes of life, with the skills of inquiry necessary for first semester at DSCC . work in chemistry, and with an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of being a scientist . The student enrolling in Semester Hours the Chemistry concentration should plan to pursue a bacca- ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 laureate degree with a major in chemistry that prepares them ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 for opportunities in such diverse areas as secondary teaching, ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 laboratory science, industrial research, the allied health fields, ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 and chemical engineering . ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 first semester at DSCC . ©ECO 202 MICROECONOMICS 3

©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 Semester Hours ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©PHYS 2010 GENERAL PHYSICS I 4 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©PHYS 2020 GENERAL PHYSICS II 4 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 GEOMETRY I 4 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3

©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES** 6 MATH 1530 Elementary Probability & Statistics 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 or ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ACC 101 Accounting I ©CHEM 1110 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4 MIS 112 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 ©CHEM 1120 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 4 MIS 120 Introduction to Visual BASIC 4 ©MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I 4 MIS 220 Database Management 3 CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4 General Elective** 1 CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II 4 __ PHYS 2010 General Physics I 4 60 PHYS 2020 General Physics II 4 General Electives*** 2 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be __ completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, 60 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee ** The Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 120, Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is *** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer insti- part of the common set . tution for guidance in selecting elective hours . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . Note: During the sophomore year students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution .

64 Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science in Teaching Degree University Parallel Major Teaching Major Criminal Justice Concentration K - 6 Concentration

The Criminal Justice concentration will provide the stu- The Tennessee Board of Regents 2-year and 4-year insti- dent with transfer credit for the first two years of a Bachelor’s tutions developed the K-6 concentration for the Associate of Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement . Science in Teaching Degree to ensure a smooth transfer To facilitate success in this program, all students should among the 19 TBR institutions of higher education . This enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their concentration is common among all TBR institutions and first semester at DSCC . is considered as fulfilling the coursework for the freshman and sophomore years at those institutions . This degree plan Semester Hours also fulfills the requirements for the first two years of the ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 Pre-K and K-6 Integrated Studis degrees at the University ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 of Tnnessee at Martin . ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 first semester at DSCC . ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 Semester Hours © ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 © ©PSY 120 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II 3 ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 © ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 © ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 or © ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 © & STATISTICS ART 1030 ART APPRECIATION 3 © or HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 GEOG 105 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3 JST 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 POL 201 FUNDAMENTALS OF AMERICAN JST 111 Criminal Law 3 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT JST 211 Juvenile Justice 3 or JST 221 Policing in America 3 SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I General Electives** 4 and/or __ HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 60 and/or HIST 2030** TENNESSEE HISTORY 6 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY 4 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, PSCI 1110 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I 4 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . (PHIL & STATISTICS 1040 is suggested for this concentration .) or ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . EDU 230 Introduction to Education 3 © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of EDU 240 Development of the Exceptional Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Child 3 associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 part of the common set . MATH 1410 Concepts of Modern Math I 3 MATH 1420 Concepts of Modern Math II 3 ASTR 1030 Astronomy 4 __ 60 Additional Degree Requirements: Attainment of 2 75. cumulative grade point average Successful completion of Praxis I Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (procedure will be developed through collaboration between university and community college representatives)

65 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . Students transferring completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, to UT Martin must complete the ENGL 2310/2320 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL sequence and choose one course from the following: 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . ART 1010, ART 1030, MUS 2110, THEA 1030 . All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee ** Students transferring to University of Memphis take Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of MIS 290, while those transferring to UT Martin take Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or MATH 1410 . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is *** Students transferring to UT Martin take PHED part of the common set . 2070 . **** Students transferring to The University of Memphis ** Students transferring to UT Martin take HIST 2010 and or UT Martin must take EDU 210 . 2020 . ***** Students transferring to UT Martin should take MATH 1710 (College Algebra), while students Associate of Science Degree transferring to The University of Memphis should University Parallel Major take POL 201 . Education Concentration, Elementary Additional courses accepted at UT Martin are MIS 290 and SOC 203 . The Elementary Education concentration will allow a student to transfer to a four-year institution and major in © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee elementary or special education . The concentration will Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of allow the student to complete the first two years of the bac- Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or calaureate degree . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is To facilitate success in this program, all students should part of the common set . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their Note: During the sophomore year all education majors first semester at DSCC . should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing require- Semester Hours ments for their transfer institution . © ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 Associate of Science Degree ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 University Parallel Major ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I Education Concentration, Secondary or ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 Students who follow this program will complete neces- ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVES* 6 sary core courses required by Tennessee institutions . They ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 will be ready to move into upper division education courses ©PSY 230 DEVELOPMENTAL at senior institutions . PSYCHOLOGY 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their © first semester at DSCC . HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY I 4 Semester Hours ©BIOL 1120 GENERAL BIOLOGY II 4 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©MATH 1420 CONCEPTS OF MODERN MATH II 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 MATH 1410 Concepts of Modern Math I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 or ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 MIS 290** Introduction to Educational Technology ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES** 6 PSCI 1110 Physical Science I 4 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 PSCI 1120 Physical Science II 4 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 PHED 2070*** Wellness and Physical Activity I or or PHED 1140 Teaching Exercise & Sport Science © HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I or General Elective 2 © HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II EDU 210**** Schooling in Multicultural Settings ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 or General Elective 3 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY MIS 111 Introduction to Computers AND STATISTICS or General Elective***** 3 or __ © MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 60 or * The Humanities/Fine Arts electives for the student © MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC (4) transferring to The University of Memphis (two GEOMETRY I courses) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, General Electives*** 10 THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030,

66 Humanities or Social Sciences Electives*** 9 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be __ completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, 60 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ** Social Sciences elective (one course) must be completed ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL from the following: POL 201, PSY 120, PSY 230, ECO 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . 201, or SOC 201 . ** Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- *** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . 120, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202 or SOC 201 . *** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to part of the common set . teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to requirements for their transfer institution . teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing Associate of Science Degree requirements for their transfer institution . University Parallel Major Associate of Arts Degree English Concentration University Parallel Major The Arts and Sciences Division has designed the cur- English Concentration riculum to develop skills in writing and speaking effectively and in reading and evaluating literature with understanding . The student who acquires an Associate of Arts Degree Courses in this curriculum may lead the student to a four- may further their education at a four-year school as an year school as an English major, a pre-professional major, English major, a liberal arts major, a pre-professional major, a liberal arts major, or an education major . The division or an education major . The division encourages students encourages students to contact the senior institution about to contact the senior institution about the requirements of the requirements of their proposed major so that they may their proposed major so that they may plan their program of plan their program of study at Dyersburg State Community study at Dyersburg State Community College accordingly . College accordingly . To facilitate success in this program, all students should To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC . first semester at DSCC .

Semester Hours Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE** 3 ©SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 & © HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 & ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 or © HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I or ©HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I & © HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II & ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS AND STATISTICS or or © MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 © FOREIGN LANGUAGE SEQUENCE I & II 8 General Electives** 4 Humanities/Fine Arts Electives** 9 General Electives*** 8 Social Sciences Electives** 6 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 __ __ 60 60

67 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, * Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . 120, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution . Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major Associate of Arts Degree General Studies Concentration University Parallel Major General Studies Concentration The Associate of Science degree, General Studies concentration, guides students who are undecided about career The Associate of Arts degree, general studies concentra- and choice of transfer institution . It also guides students tion, guides students who are undecided about career and whose academic goals cannot be met by other concentra- choice of transfer institutions, but who anticipate the need tions in this catalog . For this reason, a course of study may for a modern language . It also guides students whose aca- be designed by making appropriate substitutions to the fol- demic goals cannot be met by other concentrations in this lowing courses (see Minimum Course Requirements) . catalog . For this reason, a course of study may be designed To facilitate success in this program, all students should by making appropriate substitutions to the following cours- enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their es (see Minimum Course Requirements) . first semester at DSCC . To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their Semester Hours first semester at DSCC . ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 Semester Hours ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©MUS 2110 MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES* 6 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©MUS 2110 MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC I 3 & ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES* 6 or ©HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 & ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II & ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 or ©HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II AND STATISTICS ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 or ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 AND STATISTICS or or ©MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 GEOMETRY I (4) ©FOREIGN LANGUAGE SEQUENCE I & II 8 ART 1010 Art History I ART 1010 Art History I or ART 1030 Art Appreciation 3 or General Electives** 10 ART 1030 Art Appreciation 3 MATH 1720 College Trigonometry 3 General Electives** 5 or MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus MATH 1720 College Trigonometry 3 or MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (4) or MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 __ __ 60 60

68 * Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, 120, ECO 201, ECO 202 or SOC 201 . ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing Associate of Science Degree requirements for their transfer institution . University Parallel Major Health, Physical Education & Associate of Science Degree Recreation Concentration University Parallel Major History Concentration The Division of Arts and Sciences has designed the Associate of Science degree, Health, Physical Education The History concentration provides the basic course and Recreation concentration, to meet the needs of students work designed to prepare the student for advanced studies who desire to transfer to a four-year institution and com- in history at the baccalaureate level . plete a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in this To facilitate success in this program, all students should area . The curriculum provides the student with the basic enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their courses in the arts and sciences department in line with state first semester at DSCC . certification and the catalog requirements of the four-year Semester Hours institution . ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their © first semester at DSCC . SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 © ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 © Semester Hours ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 © ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 © ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 © ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 PSY 120 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II 3 © ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 © ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 © ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 © ©PSY 110 General Psychology I 3 MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ©PSY 120 General Psychology II 3 AND STATISTICS ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 or © & ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 or or © ©HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC & HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II GEOMETRY I (4) ©BIOL 2010 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 4 HIST 1110 World Civilization I 3 ©BIOL 2020 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 4 HIST 1120 World Civilization II 3 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ECO 201 Macroeconomics 3 AND STATISTICS ECO 202 Microeconomics 3 or General Electives** 7 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 __ HED 101 Personal Health 3 60 HED 200 First Aid/Standard Safety 3 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be HED 202 Principles of Nutrition 3 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, PHED 2070 Wellness & Physical Activity I 2 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL PED 101 Intro to Physical Education 3 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . PED 202 Athletic Coaching of Baseball 2 ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer or PED 203 Sports Officiating institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . SOC 201 Principles of Sociology 3 __ © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee 60 Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of

69 Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to requirements for their transfer institution . teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution . Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major Associate of Science Degree Medical Oriented Concentration University Parallel Major The Medical Oriented concentration includes the areas Mathematics Concentration of basic health professions, such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, dental hygiene, and physical therapy . The Division of Arts and Sciences has designed the This concentration permits the student to acquire foundation Associate of Science degree, Mathematics concentration, work in the basic arts and sciences as a prerequisite for pro- to satisfy the requirements of the first two years of a bac- fessional courses to be completed after transfer . The courses calaureate program in mathematics . Students will find this of study that make up the concentration should be selected concentration appropriate for majoring in science or engi- in conjunction with a faculty advisor and will be dependent neering if they have not yet chosen a specific field . upon the program requirements of the institution to which To facilitate success in this program, all students should the student plans to transfer . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their To facilitate success in this program, all students should first semester at DSCC . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC . Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 Semester Hours ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES** 6 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©HIST 2010 & AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES** 6 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 or ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©HIST 1110 & WORLD CIVILIZATION I ©BIOL 2010 HUMAN ANATOMY & ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II PHYSIOLOGY I 4 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 ©BIOL 2020 HUMAN ANATOMY & ©MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC PHYSIOLOGY II 4 GEOMETRY I 4 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3

MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 MATH 2110 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III 4 CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4 MATH 2120 Introduction to Differential Equations 3 CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4 General Electives*** 7 CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II 4 __ 60 General Elective*** 3 __ * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be 60 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL ** Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 120, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . ** Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be completed from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY ***Students should consult the catalog of their transfer 120, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . ***Microbiology is recommended . Check transfer institu- © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee tion catalog for guidance . Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of

70 Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set . Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution . Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major Associate of Science Degree Music Concentration University Parallel Major The Associate of Science degree, Music concentration, Pre-Nursing Concentration prepares the student for transfer to their chosen four-year college . The courses included here parallel the basic first The Arts and Sciences Division has designed the Pre- two years of the four-year music curriculum to enable the Nursing concentration to permit the student to acquire student to major in music education, church music, music a foundation in the basic general education courses as a business, or performance . prerequisite for professional courses to be completed after To facilitate success in this program, all students should transfer . The course of study that makes up the Pre-Nursing enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their concentration should be selected in conjunction with a first semester at DSCC . faculty advisor and will be dependent upon the program requirements of the institution to which the student plans Semester Hours to transfer . ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 first semester at DSCC . ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 or ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 © ©MUS 2110 MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC I 3 ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 © ©MUS 2120 MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC II 3 SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 © ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES* 6 ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 © ©HIST 2010 & AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 © ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 © or PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 © ©HIST 1110 & WORLD CIVILIZATION I SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 © ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 © ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 © ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY I 4 © or AND STATISTICS BIOL 1120 GENERAL BIOLOGY II 4 © ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 MUS 1010 Music Theory and Harmony I 4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 MUS 1020 Music Theory and Harmony II 4 BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 MUS 2010 Advanced Theory and Harmony I 4 BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4 MUS 2020 Advanced Theory and Harmony II 4 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 Music Principal Applied 3 General Elective** 3 __ __ 60 60

* Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 120, completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . All music majors should enroll in 2 hours of private instruction on their major instrument each semester . ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . All music majors must enroll in at least one ensemble © each semester . All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of All music majors must pass a piano proficiency test Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or upon entrance or enroll in a minimum of 2 credit hours associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is of MUS 110 . part of the common set . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is

71 Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science Degree University Parallel Major University Parallel Major Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration Psychology Concentration

The Pre-Veterinary concentration makes it possible Students who follow this program will complete neces- for a student to acquire a basic foundation of work in the sary core courses required by Tennessee institutions . They arts and sciences as a prerequisite for veterinary profes- will also be ready to move into upper division psychology sional courses to be completed after transfer . Admission courses at four-year institutions . Students interested in a requirements vary among professional schools; therefore, baccalaureate degree in any of the social sciences may also students pursuing pre-veterinary programs should contact choose this concentration . the professional school of their choice for specific details To facilitate success in this program, all students should concerning these requirements before selecting courses for enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their this concentration at DSCC . first semester at DSCC . To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their Semester Hours first semester at DSCC . ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 Semester Hours ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 & ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 or ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES** 6 ©HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I ©HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 and ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 ©BIOL 1110 GENERAL BIOLOGY I 4 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ©BIOL 1120 GENERAL BIOLOGY II 4 AND STATISTICS ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 or BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©PSY 120 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II 3 CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective** 3 General Elective*** 3 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 __ SOC 201 Principles of Sociology 3 60 SOC 203 Social Problems or SOC 210 Marriage and the Family 3 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be General Electives** 7 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL __ 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . 60

** Social Sciences electives (two courses) must be com- * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be pleted from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, 120, PSY 230, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL *** CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II is recommended . 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . Check transfer institution catalog for guidance . ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or part of the common set . associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set .

Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing requirements for their transfer institution .

72 Associate of Science Degree Note: During the sophomore year all students planning to teach should meet the PPST or ACT and the NTE testing University Parallel Major requirements for their transfer institution . Social Sciences Concentration Associate of Science Degree The pursuit of the Associate of Science degree in social University Parallel Major sciences provides an excellent way for a student to achieve Sociology, Social Work or basic knowledge and course work while maintaining a variety of career objectives . The concentration allows the Social Welfare Concentration student an opportunity to gain most of the basic courses The Sociology, Social Work, or Social Welfare concentra- prescribed by the four-year institution . tion is a broad program that provides students various foun- To facilitate success in this program, all students should dational courses in the social sciences . The student completes enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their the first two years of requirements leading toward a bachelor’s first semester at DSCC . degree . To facilitate success in this program, all students should Semester Hours enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 semester at DSCC . ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 Semester Hours ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 ©ENGL 2310 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 ©PSY 120 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II 3 ©ENGL 2320 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 ©HIST 2010 & AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 or ©SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 ©HIST 1110 & WORLD CIVILIZATION I ©HIST 2010 & AMERICAN HISTORY I 3 ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II ©HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY II 3 ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 or ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY ©HIST 1110 & WORLD CIVILIZATION I AND STATISTICS ©HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II or ©NATURAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE** 8 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY or AND STATISTICS ©MATH 1910 CALCULUS & ANALYTIC or GEOMETRY I (4) ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ECO 201 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 202 Microeconomics 3 SOC 203 Social Problems 3 Mathematics Elective** 3 SOC 210 Marriage and the Family 3 SOC 201 Principles of Sociology 3 Social Science Electives*** 6 SOC 203 Social Problems General Elective**** 1 or SOC 210 Marriage and the Family 3 __ General Electives** 4 60 __ * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be 60 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer institu- 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . tion for guidance in selecting elective hours . ** Students should consult the catalog of their transfer ***Introduction to Social Services is required for Social Work institution for guidance in selecting elective hours . majors . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of ****COL 101 is suggested for entering freshmen . Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of part of the common set . Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set .

73 (AS) Degree . Associate of Applied Science Degree Associate of Applied Science Degree Business Related Technology Major Business Related Technology Major Accounting Technology Concentration Administrative Office Support Concentration

The Accounting Technology concentration provides a The Administrative Office Support concentration will strong background in the fundamentals of accounting theory provide students with the skills required to become success- and practice . ful in an office career . In addition to keyboarding skills and To facilitate success in this program, all students should other office training courses, students in this program will enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their study business law, accounting, microcomputer applica- first semester at DSCC . tions, economics, and mathematics . To facilitate success in this program, all students should TYPICAL JOBS: Supervisory positions in accounting depart- enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their ments; branch supervisor for accounts payable, accounts first semester at DSCC . receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, purchasing, and customer sales; and assistant controller/comptroller . TYPICAL JOBS: Executive secretary, administrative assistant, legal secretary, medical office assistant, medical insur- Semester Hours ance clerk, administrative office manager, word processing supervisor, administrative support coordinator, administra- ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 tive support secretary, administrative support supervisor, © HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 word processing coordinator, medical correspondence sec- ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 retary, microcomputer applications specialist, information ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & specialist, records manager, and paralegal (with additional STATISTICS 3 on-the-job training or a few specialized courses) . ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 Students must complete all core courses and one advising emphasis . (Courses in the advising emphasis may be taken at ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 3 any time if prerequisite requirements have been met ). ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 211 Income Tax Accounting I 3 Semester Hours ACC 221 Cost Accounting 3 Core Courses ACC 231 Intermediate Accounting I 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ACC 241 Computerized Accounting 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 AOS 100 Micro-Keyboarding Concepts & ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 Applications ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & or STATISTICS AOS 108 Word 3 or AOS 221 Business & Office ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 Communications 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 3 BUS 201 Business Law I 3 AOS 103 Office & Machine Procedures 4 Career Elective 3 AOS 108 Word 3 FIN 101 Personal Finance 3 AOS 122 Keyboarding II 3 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 AOS 201 Professional Development 3 MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 AOS 205 Records and Information 3 MIS 161 Advanced Excel Spreadsheet or Management Applications 3 __ HIT 101 Introduction to Health Records** 60 AOS 209 Advanced Word 3 or * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be HIT 104 Fundamentals of Medical completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, Transcription** ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL AOS 216 Document Production & Integrated 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . Applications 3 © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee AOS 221 Business & Office Communications 3 Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set AOS 239 Administrative Office Management 4 of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or General Elective 1 associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part __ of the common set . 48 This concentration is specifically designed for students who Administrative Office Emphasis plan to enter the workforce after graduation . Students who AOS 250 Desk Top Publishing 3 plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should follow the AOS Elective 3 concentration in the University Parallel Business Program

74 AOS 274 Administrative Applied Office Associate of Applied Science Degree Externship 3 Business Related Technology Major BUS 201 Business Law I 3 Business Administration Concentration __ 12 The purpose of this concentration is to provide students Legal Office Emphasis with knowledge and skills used in a business environment . AOS 250 Desk Top Publishing 3 A solid foundation in business is built with courses in general business, marketing, management, data processing, AOS 274 Administrative Applied Office accounting, economics, and business law . Externship 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should BUS 201 Business Law I 3 enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their BUS 202 Business Law II 3 first semester at DSCC . __ 12 TYPICAL JOBS: Branch manager, manager trainee, personnel assistant, and office manager . Medical Office Emphasis AOS 274 Administrative Applied Office Semester Hours Externship 3 ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 HIT 254 Legal Aspects of Health Records 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 MOT 101 Medical Terminology 3 ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 MOT 203 Medical Office & Insurance ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY Procedures 3 & STATISTICS 3 __ ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 12 ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 3 Information Specialist Emphasis ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 3 AOS 250 Desk Top Publishing 3 AOS 100 Micro-Keyboarding Concepts & AOS 274 Administrative Applied Office or Applications Externship 3 AOS 108 Word 3 MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 AOS 221 Business & Office Communications 3 MIS 220 Data Base Management 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 __ BUS 201 Business Law I 3 12 Career Elective 3 ECO 202 Microeconomics 3 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, FIN 101 Personal Finance 3 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL MGT 101 Introduction to Management 3 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . MGT 102 Human Relations 3 MGT 213 Small Business Management 3 ** Medical Office Systems Advising Emphasis only . MKT 101 Marketing I 3 © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or __ associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is 60 part of the common set . * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be This concentration is specifically designed for students who completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, plan to enter the workforce after graduation . Students who ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should follow the 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . concentration in the University Parallel Business Program (AS) Degree . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is part of the common set .

This concentration is specifically designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation . Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should follow the concentration in the University Parallel Business Program (AS) Degree .

75 Associate of Applied Science Degree Associate of Applied Science Degree Communications & Information Technology Early Childhood Education Major & Concentration Major & Concentration This degree provides students with a wide range of This degree will serve the educational needs of the child skills required for success in the computer areas of Business care industry, as well as the Head Start teachers and teacher & Technology . Upon completion of the degree, students assistants in public Early Childhood and Early Childhood will be qualified to test in the A+ Certification and MCSE Special Education classrooms . areas . To facilitate success in this program, all students should To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC . first semester at DSCC . TYPICAL JOBS: Head Start Teacher, Teacher Assistant in TYPICAL JOBS: Network Administrator, Office Public School, Lead Teacher in child care programs, possi- Programmer, Desktop Publishing, Web Master, Software bly child care Directors, Preschool Curriculum Coordinators, Specialist . CDA advisors, and Consultants . Semester Hours Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1010 COMPOSITION I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE** 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ©MATH 1410 CONCEPTS OF MODERN ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 MATHEMATICS I 3 or ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA AOS 108 Word 3 ©NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE 4 AOS 221 Business & Office Communications 3 ©HIST 2010 American History I 3 MIS 112 Introduction to Operating or Systems (Windows) 3 ©HIST 2020 American History II MIS 120 Introduction to Visual BASIC 4 MIS 270 Computer Installation/Maintenance 3 SPE 231 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Software Emphasis ECEd 1010 Intro . to Early Childhood Education 2 AOS 110 Powerpoint 3 ECEd 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Environments 3 General Elective 1 ECEd 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 ECEd 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development 3 MIS 161 Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Appl . 3 ECEd 2040 Family Dynamics & Community MIS 220 Database Management 3 Involvement 3 MIS 230 Systems Design 3 ECEd 2060 Development of Exceptional Children 3 MIS 251 Management Info . Sys . Practicum 3 ECEd 2070 Developmental Assessment 3 MIS 255 FrontPage 2000 3 ECEd 2080 Language/Literacy in Early MIS 280 Introduction to Visual C++ 4 Childhood 3 MIS 290 Intro . to Educational Technology 3 ECEd 2085 Math and Science in Early Childhood 3 Networking/Hardware Emphasis ECEd 2130 Clinical Practicum I 2 MIS 240 Microsoft Client Operating System 3 ECEd 2140 Clinical Practicum II 2 MIS 242 Microsoft Server Operating System 3 ECEd 2150 Clinical Practicum III 2 MIS 246 Advanced Microsoft Server ECEd Elective*** 3 Operating System 3 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 MIS 261 CCNA 1-Cisco Networking I 3 __ MIS 262 CCNA 2-Cisco Networking II 3 60 MIS 263 CCNA 3-Cisco Networking III 3 MIS 264 CCNA 4 - Cisco Networking IV 3 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, MIS 282 E-Mail Server Administration 3 ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL MIS 294 Special Topics in Networking 3 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . MIS 295 Networking Practicum 2 __ ** Social Sciences elective (one course) must be completed 60 from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 120, ECO 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be *** ECEd 2030, ECEd 2050, ECEd 2090, ECEd 2100, completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ECEd 2110, ECEd 2120 . ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . © All universities and community colleges in the Tennessee

76 Board of Regents System (TBR) share a common set of MKT 101 Marketing I Minimum Requirements for baccalaureate degrees or MIS 111 Introduction to Computers associate degrees designed for transfer . This course is MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications part of the common set . MIS 161 Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Applications Associate of Applied Science Degree MIS 220 Database Management MIS 255 FrontPage 2000 General Technology MIS 290 Intro to Educational Technology Major & Concentration __ This degree will allow a seamless transition for those 60 students graduating from the Tennessee Technology Centers into an established degree at Dyersburg State Community Electives must be non-duplicative of courses completed College . at the TTC . For information of course equivalencies contact A student who has completed a diploma program the Dean of Business & Technology . consisting of at least 900 contact hours at a Tennessee Technoloy Center will receive credit toward the General Humanities elective (one course) must be completed Technology Major, A .A .S . Degree, at Dyersburg State form the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, Community Collge by meeting the following require- ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL ments: 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 Meet all regular admission requirements of the commu- Associate of Applied Science Degree nity college as published in the institutional catalog; Provide official transcript from the Tennessee Health Information Technology Technology Center; Major & Concentration Meet al applicable requirements of the Developmental studies Program (DSP), as indicated by the appropriate This degree provides students with a wide range of placement instrument; skills required to be successful in the Health Information Complete the general education component (15 semes- department of a medical facility . The graduate is eligible ter hours) at Dyersburg State Community College . to write the national examination for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) . Credit previously awarded for a diploma from a To facilitate success in this program, all students should Tennessee Technology Center will be posted on the tran- enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their script but will not count in the calculation of the student’s first semester at DSCC . grade point average . Upon fulfillment of the requirements stated above, the student will receive 30 semester hours TYPICAL JOBS: Director of a health information manage- credit toward the A .A .S . degree, General Technology ment department, assistant director/supervisor, or clinical Major . coder for a health care facility . Semester Hours Semester Hours ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 ©SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE** 3 ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 ©BIOL 2010 HUMAN ANATOMY & ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & PHYSIOLOGY I 4 STATISTICS 3 ©BIOL 2020 HUMAN ANATOMY & ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 PHYSIOLOGY II 4 HIT 101 Introduction to Health Records 3 __ HIT 102 ICD-9-CM Coding System 3 15 HIT 104 Fundamentals of Medical 30 Semester Hours for Tennessee Technology Center Transcription 3 Diploma (900 contact hour minimum) 30 HIT 111 Disease Processes 3 HIT 254 Legal Aspects of Health Records 3 Electives (must be selected from the following) 15 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 MOT 101 Medical Terminology 3 ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I HIT 103 Health Data Systems 3 ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II HIT 201 Professional Practice I 2 AOS 108 Word HIT 202 Professional Practice II 2 AOS 221 Business & Office Communications HIT 212 Management & Supervision for BUS 110 Intro to Business BUS 201 Business Law I HealthCare 3 ECO 202 Microeconomics HIT 215 Advanced Medical Coding 3 FIN 101 Personal Finance HIT 251 CPT Coding System 3 MGT 101 Intro to Management HIT 252 Health Information Computer MGT 102 Human Relations Applications 2 MGT 213 Small Business Management HIT 253 Health Care Reimbursement

77 Methodologies 3 __ HIT 256 Quality Resource Management 3 60 MIS 220 Data Base Management 3 JST 201 Introduction to Corrections __ JST 205 Drugs, Society, and the Law 65 JST 218 Criminology JST 221 Policing in America * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be JST 226 Special Topics I completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, JST 227 Special Topics II ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL JST 291 Cooperative Work Experience I 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . JST 292 Cooperative Work Experience II ** Social Sciences elective (one course) must be completed from the following: POL 201, PSY 110, PSY 120, ECO * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be 201, ECO 202, or SOC 201 . completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL The Health Information Technology program at DSCC is 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 . (PHIL fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for 1040 is suggested .) Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) . Associate of Applied Science Degree The Health Information Technology program at DSCC is an Business Related Technology Major online program . All HIT courses are offered online only . Management Concentration Associate of Applied Science Degree This concentration is designed for students who intend Justice Services to pursue a career in banking, government, retailing, or any Major & Concentration mid-level management position . Course work includes all classes required to acquire the necessary personal and pro- This degree program provides students with a wide fessional skills needed to be successful . range of information needed by today’s law enforcement To facilitate success in this program, all students should and correctional officers . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their To facilitate success in this program, all students should first semester at DSCC . enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their first semester at DSCC . TYPICAL JOBS: Head teller, assistant manager, supervisor, sales, research assistant, and marketing assistant . TYPICAL JOBS: Police officer, juvenile officer, correctional officer, city/county jailer, private security agency investigator, security officer, corrections officer, and juve- Semester Hours nile institution staff member . ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 Semester Hours ©ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 STATISTICS ©SOC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 or ©MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 STATISTICS ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 or ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I 3 ©MATH 1710 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II 3 ©SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 AOS 100 Micro-Keyboarding Concepts & AOS 221 Business & Office Communications 3 or Applications 3 JST 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AOS 108 Word (3) JST 111 Criminal Law 3 BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 JST 113 Criminal Evidence & Procedures 3 BUS 201 Business Law I 3 JST 211 Juvenile Justice 3 ECO 202 Microeconomics 3 JST 213 Crime Scene Investigation 3 FIN 101 Personal Finance 3 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 MGT 101 Introduction to Management 3 PSY 110 General Psychology I 3 MIS 111 Introduction to Computers 3 PSY 120 General Psychology II 3 MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 SOC 203 Social Problems 3 __ SOC 210 Marriage and the Family 3 45

CAREER ELECTIVES (from the following): 12 INDUSTRIAL EMPHASIS (Electives 15 Hours Required)

78 Suggestions: This concentration is specifically designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation . Students who AOS 221 Business and Office Communications plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should follow the BUS 202 Business Law I concentration in the University Parallel Business Program MGT 102 Human Relations (AS) Degree . MGT 201 Organizational Safety MGT 210 Human Resource Management MGT 213 Small Business Management Associate of Applied Science Degree MGT 250 Total Quality Management Manufacturing Systems Technology MGT 262 Inventory Control Major & Concentration MGT 270 ISO 9000 The graduates of this program will demonstrate profi- MKT 101 Marketing I ciency in all aspects of Manufacturing Maintenance and SOC 201 Principles of Sociology will be capable of assuming lead maintenance positions in SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I any manufacturing concern . SPAN 1020 Beginning Spanish II To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their SERVICE EMPHASIS (Electives - 15 Hours Required) first semester at DSCC . Suggestions: ©THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH AOS 221 Business and Office Communications THE OBION CO . INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND BUS 202 Business Law II EDUCATION CENTER . MGT 102 Human Relations MGT 201 Organizational Safety Semester Hours MGT 210 Human Resource Management © ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 MGT 213 Small Business Management © SPE 231 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH 3 MGT 250 Total Quality Management © ECO 201 MACROECONOMICS 3 MGT 262 Inventory Control © PHIL 1040 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3 MKT 101 Marketing I © MATH 1530 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY & STATISTICS 3 MKT 201 Salesmanship __ MKT 210 Retail Management 15 MKT 220 Sales Management SOC 201 Principles of Sociology Plus completion of any three (3) of the following Technical SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I Certificates: SPAN 1020 Beginning Spanish II Technical Certificate in RETAIL EMPHASIS (Electives - 15 Hours Required) Industrial Mechanical Concepts Suggestions: MST 1200 Industrial Mechanical Concepts 15 sem . hrs . AOS 221 Business and Office Communications MGT 102 Human Relations Technical Certificate in MGT 210 Human Resource Management Industrial Pneumatics & Hydraulics

MGT 213 Small Business Management MST 1300 Industrial Pneumatics & MGT 250 Total Quality Management Hydraulics 15 sem . MGT 262 Inventory Control hrs . MKT 101 Marketing I MKT 201 Salesmanship Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity MKT 210 Retail Management MKT 220 Sales Management MST 1500 Industrial Electricity 15 sem . hrs . SOC 201 Principles of Sociology SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I Technical Certificate in SPAN 1020 Beginning Spanish II Programmable Logic Controllers __ MST 1600 Programmable Logic Total Hours for Degree 60 Controllers 15 sem . hrs .

* The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 .

79 Associate of Applied Science Degree Computer Systems Operations & Nursing Maintenance Technical Certificate Major & Concentration Students who want a concentrated study of the skills and specialized knowledge needed to be successful in today’s The graduate of this program will demonstrate the com- workplace should consider this program . This program is petencies necessary to assume the role of a beginning prac- designed to qualify students for a variety of entry-level titioner in a structured health care setting such as a hospital positions . or extended care facility . The graduate is eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) TYPICAL JOBS: Data Entry Clerk, Accounting Clerk, MIS for licensure as a Registered Nurse . (Also, see pages 59- worker . 60, for philosophy and program outcomes of the Nursing program .) AOS 108 Word 3 To facilitate success in this program, all students should MIS 112 Introduction to Operating Systems enroll in COL 101 - The College Experience - during their (Windows) 3 first semester at DSCC . MIS 120 Introduction to Visual Basic 4 MIS 160 Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 Semester Hours MIS 220 Data Base Management 3 ©ENGL 1010 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 3 MIS 230 Systems Design 3 ©HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 3 MIS 270 Computer Installation & ©PSY 110 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I 3 Maintenance 3 ©MATH 1020 MATH FOR NURSES 2 __ ©BIOL 2010 HUMAN ANATOMY & 22 PHYSIOLOGY 4 BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Note: This technical certificate will prepare students to take Physiology II 4 the Microsoft Office User’s Examination . This Exam may be taken in the LRC at the Dyersburg campus . BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 NUR 111 Foundations of Nursing 9 Early Childhood Education NUR 112 Nursing Care I 10 Technical Certificate NUR 211 Nursing Care II 10 This program is designed to provide students with the NUR 212 Nursing Care III 10 knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully work NUR 213 Dimensions of Practice 1 with children birth through age 8 in a child care setting . __ 66 Note: these courses meet the educational requirements for a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential . Footnotes: If you currently work in child carea and are interested in Clinical Nursing courses must be taken in sequence . applying for a CDA Credential, please call the Tennessee BIOL 2010 corequisite/prerequisite with NUR 111 . Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) office located BIOL 2020 corequisite/prerequisite with NUR 112 . at the DSCC Gibson County Center . The telephone number BIOL 2230 corequisite/prerequisite with NUR 211 . is (731)855-9198 or visit the TECTA Web site at www . ENGL 1010 prerequisite to NUR 211 . dscc .edu/tecta/ for more information . MATH 1020 corequisite/prerequisite with NUR 111 . PSY 110 prerequisite to NUR 112 . TYPICAL JOBS: Child Care Provider, Child Care Owner PSY 230 corequisite to NUR 112 . Operator

Licensed Practical Nurses admitted with advanced standing must meet the corequisites of NUR 111 prior to entering ECEd 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Environment 3 NUR 112 . Also, see pages 18 for nursing admission require- ECEd 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development 3 ments . ECEd 2040 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 * The Humanities/Fine Arts elective (one course) must be ECEd 2140 Clinical Practicum II 2 completed from the following: ART 1010, ART 1020, __ ART 1030, ART 1040, THEA 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 11 1040, PHIL 2030, MUS 2110, or MUS 2120 .

80 Medical Coding Medical Transcription Technical Certificate Academic Certificate The recipient of this certificate will demonstrate all the Students who want a concentrated study of Medical competencies necessary to assume the role of a beginning Transcription practices and procedures should consider this medical coder for reimbursement in a structured health program . Those students who complete this program will care setting such as a hospital, extended care facility, home have the knowledge and skills required to become licensed health office, physician’s office, or other health care facil- as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist . ity . TYPICAL JOBS: Medical transcriptionist in a medical TYPICAL JOBS: Coding for reimbursement in a hospital, facility . physician’s office or other health care facility . AOS 108 Word 3 First Semester Semester Hours BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 HIT 101 Introduction to Health Records 3 ENGL 1010 Composition I 3 HIT 102 ICD-9-CM Coding System 3 HIT 104 Fundamentals of Medical HIT 104 Fundamentals of Medical Transcription 3 Transcription 3 HIT 105 Advanced Medical Transcription I 3 HIT 251 CPT Coding System 3 HIT 106 Advanced Medical Transcription II 3 __ HIT 111 Disease Processes 3 16 HIT 203 Directed Practice for Medical Transcription 1 Second Semester MOT 101 Medical Terminology 3 BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 __ HIT 111 Disease Processes 3 30 HIT 253 Health Care Reimbursement Methodologies 3 All developmental studies and developmental courses must HIT 204 Directed Practice for Coding be completed prior to receiving this certificate . Certificate 1 MOT 203 Medical Office and Insurance Procedures OR HIT 215 Advanced Medical Coding 3 __ 14

81 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS cial statements . 3 hours lecture . The courses designated to fulfill the Minimum Degree Requirements are denoted by the © symbol . Every Administrative Office Support Technology Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) institution incorporates the forty-one semester hour degree program requirements AOS 100—Micro-Keyboarding Concepts 3 sem . hrs . and accepts all courses designated as meeting these require- and Applications ments at other TBR institutions . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700) (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill Accounting levels) For persons needing to master keyboarding skills for input- ACC 101—Principles of Accounting I 3 sem . hrs . ting data in information system workstations, computers, (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800, or typewriters . It is set up to develop touch mastery on the DSPS 0800 or documented skill levels) alpha-numeric keyboard and will increase productivity in Accounting 101 and 102 are introductory accounting the use of information systems for accessing, manipulating, courses . These courses introduce students to basic prin- and communicating information . Simple business problems ciples followed to record financial transactions . Emphasis and speed building are introduced: this course is designed is placed on income measurement and financial position for students with no previous keyboarding experience and presentation . Instruction includes the procedures neces- for non-office careers majors . 3 hours lecture . sary to complete the accounting cycle and account for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations . Financial AOS 103—Office and Machines Procedures 4 sem . hrs . accounting is the primary emphasis of ACC 101 while both (Prerequisites: AOS 100 or permission of instructor) financial and managerial accounting are covered in ACC A course designed to study the technological advances, 102 . 3 hours lecture . practices, and procedures of the modern electronic office . Also, the course will give students hands-on experience at ACC 102—Principles of Accounting II 3 sem . hrs . entering numeric data by use of desktop calculators and the (Prerequisite: ACC 101) computer numeric keypad . 4 hours lecture . A continuation of Principles of Accounting I . 3 hours lecture . AOS 108—Word 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: A minimum “C” grade in AOS 100 or permis- ACC 211—Income Tax Accounting 3 sem . hrs . sion of the instructor) (Prerequisite: ACC 101 or permission of the instructor) This course covers basic to mid-level microcomputer and An introduction to the study of federal taxes on income . word processing applications; introduction of components Emphasis on the preparation of income tax returns; individ- in word/information processing systems to include identify- ual returns, capital gains and losses, basis of property sold, ing computer hardware, properly maintaining disks, using tax free exchanges, deductible expenses, taxes, interests, the mouse, choosing commands, creating, printing, and contributions, bad debts, losses, partnerships, and invento- editing Word documents, formatting characters using Help, ries . 3 hours lecture . formatting paragraphs, formatting documents and sections, using writing tools, manipulating tabs, manipulating text ACC 221—Cost Accounting 3 sem . hrs . within and between documents, formatting with special (Prerequisite: ACC 102) features, creating headers and footers in a document and An intensive examination of the determination of the unit creating footnotes and endnotes . 3 hours lecture . cost of manufacturing . Service costs, departmental costs, types of cost systems, and the use of accounting data are AOS 110—Powerpoint 3 sem . hrs . studied and analyzed . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisite: AOS 108) Basic course in using Microsoft Powerpoint to develop and ACC 231—Intermediate Accounting I 3 sem . hrs . present various forms of educational/business presentations . (Prerequisite: ACC 102) 3 hours lecture . In depth study of accounting theory and practice emphasizing generally accepted accounting principles relating to AOS 122—Keyboarding II 3 sem . hrs . the accounting information flow and reporting functions . 3 (Prerequisites: a minimum “C” grade in AOS 100 or equiv- hours lecture . alent documented experience) .(Corequisite: AOS 108) Emphasis placed on production and mailable output of ACC 241--Computerized Accounting 3 sem . hrs . manuscripts, business letters, tabulations, and business (Prerequisites:DSPM 0700, DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800, and reports . The advanced features of automated equipment will DSPS 0800, ACC 101, MIS 111) be introduced . This course increases keyboarding speed and Using a Windows based general ledger software package, accuracy through drills and timed writings . 3 hours lecture . this course allows students to apply accounting principles learned in ACC 101 in a computerized accounting environ- AOS 201—Professional Development 3 sem . hrs . ment . The student will create company files, make journal (Prerequisites: A minimum “C” grade in ENGL 1010 . entries, and maintain a general ledger and special journals . Keyboarding is strongly recommended) The student will also manage accounts receivable, accounts A program designed to strengthen success potential for payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and generate finan- the student preparing for a professional career through the

82 realistic assessment of strengths and attitudes . Blending ductivity . (Three (3) hours lecture and an additional 14 knowledge and skill with personal attributes, the focus is hours of mentoring or assisting a receptionist, either on on development of personal autonomy, interpersonal skills DSCC’s campus or at an off-campus site .) 4 hours lecture . and life career paths . The student will identify and better understand the forces affecting relationships within the AOS 250—Desktop Publishing 3 sem . hrs . organizational setting including customer/human relations, (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, verbal and nonverbal communications . Also included in the DSPW 0800, AOS 100, AOS 108 or equivalent documented curriculum will be the principles and techniques of inter- skill levels and instructor’s permission) viewing, technical/business report technical/business report This course is designed for the first-time desktop publish- writing and resume preparation; a written presentation of ing user in creating/producing, illustrating, evaluating, and both is required of all business-technology related majors . designing all types of business forms, reports, and other 3 hours lecture . documents . Some familiarity with the computer, word processing (Word), and keyboard are expected . Initial AOS 205—Records & Information emphasis is placed on desktop concepts, desktop applica- Management 3 sem . hrs . tions, learning and working in the windows and desktop (Prerequisites: Minimum “C” grade in AOS 100, AOS 108, environment . 3 hours lecture . and/or instructor permission) The study of equipment and systems used for informa- AOS 274—Administrative Applied Office tion storage, retrieval, transfer, retention, and disposal of Externship 3 sem . hrs . records, with emphasis on electronic storage and retrieval . It (Prerequisites: Administrative Office Emphasis- Completion includes filing, microfilming and various communications of the following courses OR permission of AOS faculty: storage functions in the office . Procedures for establishment AOS 123, AOS 205, AOS 209, and AOS 250 . Medical and use of various filing methods including alphabetic, Office Emphasis: Completion of the following courses OR numeric, geographic, chronological and subject . 3 hours permission of AOS faculty: AOS 123, AOS 205, AOS 209, lecture . AOS 250, MOT 101 and MOT 203 . Legal Office Emphasis: AOS 123, AOS 205, AOS 209, AOS 250, and BUS 201 . AOS 209—Advanced Word 3 sem . hrs . Information Specialist Emphasis: AOS 123, AOS 205, AOS (Prerequisites: A minimum of “C” in AOS 108) 209, AOS 250, MIS 160 and MIS 220 ). This course is designed to develop industry proficiency in The area of emphases determines the kind of work environ- the production of business documents using the microcom- ment that the student must work in to utilize knowledge puter . Document formatting and proofreading is stressed . from the prerequisite courses to take this class . All of this Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing applica- course will be completed on-the-job . Students will spend tions with an introduction to exploring the Internet . 3 hours 135 hours during the semester working in a selected office lecture . either on- or off- campus; bi-weekly, computer inputted summaries will be submitted . The student will acquire an AOS 216—Document Production & Integrated appropriate work environment under the supervision of an Applications 3 sem . hrs . experienced supervisor/manager . The on-the-job supervi- (Prerequisite: A minimum “C” grade in AOS 122 or equiva- sor/manager is asked to complete an evaluation of the lent documents experience, approved by the instructor) student’s performance at the completion of the externship . (Corequisite: AOS 108) 135 hours laboratory . Emphasis will be on production of business correspondence, business forms, financial reports, manuscripts, tables, and timed writings . The essential competencies for Excel, Art PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook will be used in real-world projects . 3 hours lecture . ©ART 1010—Art History I 3 sem . hrs . (Corequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or AOS 221—Business and Office equivalent documented skill levels) Communications 3 sem . hrs . An art history survey from Paleolithic times through the (Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, AOS 100 , AOS 102, and AOS reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine . Special attention 108) is given to the history of the pre-Christian era and art as a The importance of communications in business will be reflection of man’s endeavors . 3 hours lecture . stressed as well as how to organize and express ideas in writing . A study of the principles, practices and mechanics ©ART 1020—Art History II 3 sem . hrs . of all types of business letters, memos and reports . 3 hours (Corequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or lecture . equivalent documented skill levels) An art history survey from the “Early Christian and AOS 239—Administrative Office Byzantine” era through medieval times, culminating with Management 4 sem . hrs . the Renaissance . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites: Minimum “C” grade in ENGL 1010, or permission of the instructor) (Corequisite: AOS 221) ART 1030—Art Appreciation 3 sem . hrs . A course designed to study the basic principles of office (Corequisites: DSPR 0800, DPSS 0800, DSPW 0800 or management including areas of recruiting and orienting the equivalent documented skill levels) office staff, supervising and promoting office personnel, Art 1030 is an introduction to the visual arts, with particular problem solving and communication processes to include emphasis on sculpture, painting, and architecture . Students coverage of telephone techniques, ergonomics, office pro- will use the formal elements of design to analyze world art

83 in the context of historical periods and cultural frameworks . BIOL 2230—Microbiology 4 sem . hrs . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 or CHEM 1110 or permission of the instructor) ©ART 1040—Art History III 3 sem . hrs . An introductory study of bacteria, viruses, rickettsia and (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or fungi with emphasis on morphology, classification, mecha- equivalent documented skill levels) nisms of pathogenesis and body defenses . This course An art history survey from the “Impressionistic Period” meets all the requirements of a single course in microbiol- to “Contemporary Art” with emphasis on art philosophies ogy . 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory . reflected in the work of these modern artists . 3 hours lecture . Business Astronomy BUS 110—Introduction to Business 3 sem . hrs . ASTR 1030—Astronomy 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, or equivalent (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, documented skill levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPM DSPM 0850 or equivalent documented skill levels) 0800) ASTR 1030 is an introduction to astronomy, with particular A survey of the field of business covering introductory emphasis on what is known about the solar system and the information concerning ownership, finance, physical fac- basis for that knowledge . Topics include the history and tors, personnel, marketing, manufacturing, management, methods of astronomy, the formation of the solar system, law, environmental issues, and taxation . 3 hours lecture . and the physical characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, and minor members of the solar system (asteroids, meteor- BUS 201—Business Law I 3 sem . hrs . oids, and comets) . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . (Prerequisites: BUS 110 or permission of the instructor) A survey of law comprising the legal environment of the business community . Legal ethics, constitutional and admin- Biology istrative law, anti-trust law, product liability law, labor law, ©BIOL 1110—General Biology I 4 sem . hrs . environmental law, and international law . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) BUS 202—Business Law II 3 sem . hrs . An introduction to biology with emphasis on chemical, (Prerequisite: BUS 201) molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution and A study of the legal aspects of partnerships and corpora- ecological relationships . A survey of the kingdoms Monera, tions; the legal aspects of both real and personal property; Protista, and Fungi, with emphasis on morphological and sales and negotiable instruments which are important to a reproductive aspects of these organisms . 3 hours lecture, 2 student of business . 3 hours lecture . hours laboratory . BUS 291—Cooperative Education Work ©BIOL 1120—General Biology II 4 sem . hrs . Experience I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: DSPM 0700, DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, (Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 24 semester DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) hours from the curriculum outline for the student’s major . A survey of the animal kingdom including embryonic At least 6 semester hours must be in the student’s major .) development, structure and function of organ systems and The student acquires work experience in Accounting, behavioral concepts . A survey of the plant kingdom with Banking, General Business, Business Data Processing, emphasis on morphological, physiological and reproductive Marketing, Management, or Office Careers under the aspects of plants . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . supervision of an experienced manager . The student utilizes knowledge gained in any or all business courses to accom- ©BIOL 2010—Human Anatomy & plish tasks as assigned by the manager . This course will be Physiology I 4 sem . hrs . completed entirely in a work setting . No on-campus hours (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, will be completed . DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) Gross anatomical structure and physiology of the human BUS 292—Cooperative Education Work body pertaining to cells, tissues, organs and the integumen- Experience II 3 sem . hrs . tary, skeletal, articular, muscular, and nervous systems . 3 (Prerequisites: BUS 291 and approval of Cooperative hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . Education Agreement between the employer, student, and Dyersburg State Community College) ©BIOL 2020—Human Anatomy & This course is the second of a two-semester sequence . The Physiology II 4 sem . hrs . student will continue the educational experience gained (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010) through application of college courses in real world on-the- A continuation of BIOL 2010 with emphasis on the follow- job situations . This course will be completed entirely in a ing systems: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, work setting . No on-campus hours will be completed . urinary (including fluids and electrolytes), endocrine, and reproductive, as well as human development and human genetics . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory .

84 Chemistry DSPW 0700—BasicDevelopmental Writing Studies Program 3 sem . hrs . CHEM 1030—Introduction to Chemistry 3 sem . hrs . This course includes instruction in the conventions of stan- (Prerequisite: DSPM 0850) . dard written English, in writing sentences, and in writing An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry . The paragraphs that develop one main point . Students will be course will emphasize measurements, factor-label method introduced to the writing process and essay structure . 3 of solving problems, chemical formulas, and naming com- hours lecture . pounds, chemical equations, mass relationships, and gas laws . 3 hours lecture . DSPW 0800—Developmental Writing 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: DSPW 0700 or equivalent documented skill ©CHEM 1110—General Chemistry I 4 sem . hrs . level) (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, This course includes a comprehensive review of grammar, DSPS 0800) spelling, diction, and punctuation . Students will study the An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry . writing process for the development of rhetorical para- Topics discussed include chemical notation and equations, graphs and essays . Thinking, reading, and writing will be the chemical mole concept, mass relationships, gases, ener- emphasized . 3 hours lecture . gy changes and chemical reactions, atomic theory, periodic relationships, chemical bonding and molecular geometry . 3 DSPM 0700—Prealgebra 3 sem . hrs . hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory . Topics covered in this course include a review of operations with whole numbers as well as the study of fractions, deci- ©CHEM 1120—General Chemistry II 4 sem . hrs . mals, integers, percents, ratio, proportions, measurements, (Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 or permission of instructor) probability and statistics and related applications . 3 hours A continuation of CHEM 1110 . Topics discussed include lecture . chemical and physical states of matter, stoichiometric relationships, chemistry of solutions, chemical kinetics, DSPM 0800—Basic Algebra 3 sem . hrs . equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, chemical thermodynam- (Prerequisite: DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill ics, electrochemistry and organic chemistry . 3 hours lecture, level) 3 hours laboratory . Topics covered include the study of: operations with real numbers, polynomials and rational expressions; solution CHEM 2010—Organic Chemistry I 4 sem . hrs . of linear equations, inequalities, literal equations, absolute (Prerequisite: CHEM 1120) value equations and quadratic equations; factoring and An introduction to organic chemistry . This course will exponents; graphing linear equations; application problems . include the study of aliphatic and aromatic organic com- 3 hours lecture . pounds with the emphasis of nomenclature, structure, reactions, reaction mechanisms, simple organic synthesis and DSPM 0850—Intermediate Algebra 3 sem . hrs . stereochemistry . 3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory . (Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 or equivalent documented skill level) CHEM 2020—Organic Chemistry II 4 sem . hrs . Topics covered include: the study of functions and their (Prerequisite: CHEM 2010) graphs; graphing linear functions; a review of linear equa- A continuation of CHEM 2010 . Topics discussed include tions, linear inequalities and factoring; systems of equations structures, reactions and synthesis of aliphatic and aro- and inequalities; graphing quadratic functions; solving ratio- matic organic compounds with various important func- nal equations; simplifying radical expressions; application tional groups . Emphasis will be given on carbonyl-group problems . 3 hours lecture . compounds and their applications in organic synthesis . Spectroscopic studies of both aliphatic and aromatic com- DSPR 0700—Reading and Learning in pounds will also be studied . 3 hours lecture, 4 hours labora- College 3 sem . hrs . tory . A course in reading improvement designed to enable students to learn from their reading by focusing on concrete The College Experience reading skills and on basic study and learning techniques . 3 hours lecture . COL 101—The College Experience: Teamwork 1 sem . hr . DSPR 0800—Developmental Reading This course is recommended for all first time students Improvement 3 sem . hrs . and degree seeking transfer students who have not earned (Prerequisite: DSPR 0700 or equivalent documented skill previous college level hours . This course is designed to pro- level) (Corequisite: DSPS 0800) mote success in college studies and the workplace through This course is designed to help students master the read- an orientation to readings about education, teamwork, and ing, reasoning, vocabulary, and computer skills, which will leadership practices . Class assignments are selected to enable them to succeed in college level courses using col- maximize and advance a connection between success in lege level texts . 3 hours lecture . college and the workplace . DSPS 0800—Study Skills for College 3 sem . hrs . NOTE: Developmental courses do not count toward gradu- (Prerequisites: DSPR 0700, DSPW 0700) (Corequisite: ation . DSPR 0800) A course in study strategies emphasizing the applicatio of the learning strategies used by successful students to college

85 courses . 3 hours lecture . including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, Economics materials, and settings . Field experiences required .

©ECO 201—Macroeconomics 3 sem . hrs . ECEd 2020—Infant, Toddler, and Child (Prerequisites/Corequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, Development 3 sem . hrs . DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill (Prerequisites: ECEd 1010, ECEd 2010 and completion level) of all DSP requirements for reading, writing, and learn- A presentation of basic concepts that develop an under- ing strategies or department approval) The study of the standing of self and the world by examining the macroeco- physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young nomic system and the effect of fiscal and monetary policy children and their application to the care, guidance, and on an economy . The macroeconomic system is analyzed by development of the child, birth to nine . Laboratory observa- studying the economy in a national environment and how tion and interaction . 3 hours lecture . this impacts economies across national boundaries . Major topics are “An Economic History of the United States”, ECEd 2030—Infant and Toddler Care 3 sem . hrs . “Resource Utilization”, “Supply and Demand”, “The Mixed A course on the care and education of infants and toddlers, Economy”, “The House-Hold Consumption, The Business- birth to age three in group settings (i .e . child care centers, Investment, The Government, and the Export-Import sec- family child care homes, Early Head Start) . Includes ratio- tors of the Economy”, “Gross Domestic Product”, “Fiscal nales and strategies for supporting the whole child including Policy and National Debt”, “Money and Banking,” “The cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical devel- Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy”, and “International opment in a safe, responsive environment . Emphasis is on Trade .” 3 hours lecture . relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the ©ECO 202—Microeconomics 3 sem . hrs . child under three . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites/Corequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill ECEd 2040—Family Dynamics & Community level .) Involvement 3 sem . hrs . This course in microeconomics explains how people in a The role of the family and community in the physical, cog- society cooperate and compete in an environment of scar- nitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse city . Microeconomics is a study of the market place in a society . Includes benefits of and strategies for develop- local, national, and international context . It can be applied ing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an to the determination of the price of consumer goods, to the early childhood setting ages birth to 9 . Field experiences impact of income on expenditures, to the rules of production required . 3 lecture hours . and cost, and to the determination of wages and salaries . Major topics are “Demand, Supply and Equilibrium”, “The ECEd 2050—Psychomotor Development 3 sem . hrs . Elasticities of Demand and Supply”, “Theory of Consumer (Prerequisite: ECEd 2020 or department approval) Behavior”, “Cost”, “Profit Maximization”, “Perfect This course discusses the major theories of psychomotor Competition”, “Monopoly”, “Monopolistic Competition”, development and the application to the development of the “Oligopoly”, “Labor Markets and Wage Rates”, and young child ages birth to nine . Particular emphasis is placed “Income Distribution and Poverty .” 3 hours lecture . on the positive development of motor skills . Field experiences required . 3 hours lecture .

Early Childhood Education ECEd 2060—Development of Exceptional ECEd 1010—Introduction to Early Childhood Education Children 3 sem . hrs . 2 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: ECEd 2020 and 2040 or department approv- An introduction to the early childhood profession includ- al) ing an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally Explores practices that early childhood professionals can appropriate practice . Includes an overview of history of apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environ- early education, theoretical program models, different ment for all children ages birth to nine . Provides students types of contemporary trends and issues in programs for with skills to include children of all abilities through appro- children ages birth to nine . Field experiences required . 2 priate arrangement of the environment . Includes strategies hours lecture . for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies . Field experience is required . 3 hours ECEd 2010—Safe, Healthy Learning lecture . Environment 3 sem . hrs . A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, ECEd 2070—Developmental Assessment 3 sem . hrs . health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood set- (Prerequisite: ECEd 2020 or department approval) ting, home, and community for children ages birth to nine . This course will cover assessment for children from birth Also included is a study of principles of creating appropri- to nine years of age . Both formal and informal instruments ate learning environments for young children . Field experi- will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be ences required . 3 hours lecture . used by teachers of young children . Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assess- ECEd 2015—Early Childhood Curriculum 3 sem hrs . ments will also be addressed . Field experiences required . 3 A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the hours lecture . teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth to nine . An emphasis on curriculum planning

86 ECEd 2080—Language and Literacy in Early Childhood ECEd 2140—Clinical Practicum II 2 sem . hrs . 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: ECEd 1010, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2130 or (Prerequisites: ECEd 2015, ECEd 2020 or department department approval) approval) Supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock The research-based principles and practices for providing hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in an approved clinical young children ages birth to nine a strong foundation in site (NAEYC, NAFCC, or NSACA accredited agency or language and literacy within a developmentally appropriate department approved site) . Course includes emphasis on approach . Field experiences required . 3 hours lecture . using reflective practice to examine components of quality, set goals, and design a plan for professional growth for the ECEd 2085—Math and Science in Early early childhood educator of children ages birth to nine . 2 Childhood 3 sem . hrs . hours lecture . (Prerequisites: ECEd 2015, ECEd 2020 or department approval) ECEd 2150—Clinical Practicum III 2 sem . hrs . A course on the standards, principles, and practices in (Prerequisite: All required ECEd courses or department teaching mathematics and science to young children ages approval) birth to nine . An emphasis will be placed on developing Supervised practicum experience with a minimum of 15 an integrated math and science curriculum that includes clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours of approved early appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, childhood practical experiences . This course focuses on the and child-centered choices . Field experiences required . 3 student’s demonstration of competencies that produce posi- hours lecture . tive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth to nine . 2 hours lecture . ECEd 2090—Creative Development 3 sem . hrs . This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to nine . Students will Education gain an understanding of the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativ- EDU 230—Introduction to Education 3 sem . hrs . ity in young children can be encouraged . Emphasis is on the (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, equivalent documented skill levels) movement, and dramatic arts . Field experiences required . 3 EDU 230 is an introduction to the field of education through hours lecture . an examination of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of the American educational system . ECEd 2100—The Mentoring Teacher 3 sem . hrs . Students will clarify their position as potential teachers by (Prerequisite: Departmental approval) learning about the structure of the system, the procedures A study of the philosophy, principles, and methods of men- for licensing, and the complexity of the teacher’s role . 3 toring adults who have varying levels of training . Emphasis hours lecture . will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, EDU 240—Development of the Exceptional parents, and other staff . 3 hours lecture . Child 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or ECEd 2110—Advanced Learning equivalent documented skill levels) Environments 3 sem . hrs . EDU 240 is designed to introduce prospective teachers to This course focuses on the skill, knowledge, and materi- the historical, legal, and pedagogical aspects of teaching als development that are necessary in the provision of a individuals with various disabilities . 3 hours lecture . developmentally appropriate environment for young children ages birth to nine . Field experiences required . 3 hours EDU 260—Educational Psychology 4 sem . hrs . lecture . (Prerequisite: PSY 110) . Designed to acquaint students with general concepts in ECEd 2120—Administration of Child Care educational psychology; with human development, learning Centers 3 sem . hrs . theory and practice, motivation and classroom manage- A study of organization and administration practices appli- ment, planning and teaching, and evaluation . Students cable to the child care center . Topics of special consid- will observe and participate in classroom settings in order eration will include leadership, enrollment and public to apply educational theory to practice . 3 hours lecture, 2 relations, and program development . Field experiences hours laboratory . required . 3 hours lecture . Emergency Medical Technology ECEd 2130—Clinical Practicum I 2 sem . hrs . Supervised practicum with a minimum of 15 clock hours EMT 101—Emergency Medical Technology I 7 sem . hrs . in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical First of a two course sequence required for licensure experiences . Course includes a study of the physical and as EMT . Designed to prepare the student to become an human qualities that combine to create an environment that Emergency Medical Technician . Emphasizes emergency is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for medical care, including skills the EMT is permitted to young children ages birth to nine . 2 hours lecture . provide . Topics include role and responsibilities, patient assessment, CPR, splinting, bandaging, beginning IV therapy, and medical emergencies . Current CPR certification as a healthcare provider is required prior to entry into this

87 program . Upon successful completion of this course, the (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040) student is eligible to enroll in EMT 102 . 6 hours lecture, 2 A continuation of English 2210; a survey of the literature of hours laboratory . England from the Pre-Romantic Period through the Modern Period . 3 hours lecture . EMT 102—Emergency Medical Technology II 8 sem . hrs . ©ENGL 2310—World Literature I 3 sem . hrs . A continuation of EMT 101 . Topics include emergency (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020) childbirth, burns, environmental emergencies, IV therapy, A survey of literature of the world from the beginnings of cardiac emergencies, and ambulance operations . Classroom civilization through 1650 . Representative literary works and campus instruction is supplemented with experience studied within their historical and cultural contexts . 3 hours in area hospital and ambulance services . Upon successful lecture . completion of this course, the student is eligible to take the State of Tennessee Basic EMT Licensure Examination . 6 ©ENGL 2320—World Literature II 3 sem . hrs . hours lecture, 2 hours campus laboratory per week, and 12- (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020) 24 total hours (equivalent to 1-2 hours per week) during the A survey of literature of the world from 1650 through the semester for hospital/ambulance ride time . present . Representative literary works studied within their historical and cultural contexts . 3 hours lecture . English ENGL 2530—African-American Literature 3 sem . hrs . ©ENGL 1010—Composition I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020) (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent docu- A survey of African-American literature from its begin- mented skill level) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800 or equivalent nings through the present . Representative literary works documented skill level) studied within their historical and cultural contexts . 3 hours Writing, revising, intensive reading for meaning and ways lecture . of expressing meaning; writing with emphasis on paragraph and essay organization, structure and style; attention to ENGL 2630—Advanced Composition/Creative grammar and mechanics; and the further use of critical Writing 3 sem . hrs . thinking skills in the application of rhetorical modes to the (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020) study of the short story . 3 hours lecture . A creative approach to the study of the principles of various writing forms, with practice in writing essays, short stories, ©ENGL 1020—Composition II 3 sem . hrs . poetry, and short plays . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisite: ENGL 1010) A continuation of ENGL 1010 . Writing based on poetry, Finance drama, and the novel; use of the library and preparation of documented paper . 3 hours lecture . FIN 101—Personal Finance 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800 or equivalent ENGL 1040—Technical Writing 3 sem . hrs . documented skill levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPM (Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, MIS 111 or demonstrated key- 0800) boarding skills) Approaches to help individuals better manage their personal This course considers specific forms of writing encountered resources . Topics include budgeting, checkbook balancing, in business, government, and industry . It will address needs borrowing money, buying a house and auto, health and common to all business and technical writing, including: (1) life insurance and general consumer information . 3 hours writing for a specific purpose and audience; (2) achieving lecture . a readable, appropriate style; (3) organizing, writing, and presenting technical and business reports . FIN 102—Professional Teller Training 2 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800, DSPS 0800 or ©ENGL 2110—American Literature I 3 sem . hrs . equivalent documented skill levels) (Corequisites: DSPS (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040) 0800, DSPM 0800) A survey of American literature from the colonial days Provides new tellers with an overview of how the banking through the time of Walt Whitman . 3 hours lecture . industry operates as a profit-making business . Subject material will include cash and cash handling, checks and check ©ENGL 2120—American Literature II 3 sem . hrs . cashing, other teller transactions, balancing and settling, (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040) and security . A survey of American literature from the time of Emily Dickinson through Faulkner and other twentieth century French writers . 3 hours lecture . FREN 1010—Beginning French I 4 sem . hrs . ©ENGL 2210—English Literature I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, or equivalent (Prerequisite: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040) documented skill levels) A survey of the literature of England from its beginning Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four basic language through the Neo-Classical Period . Representative literary skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading . Upon course selections are studied in the light of their times . 3 hours completion, students are prepared to enter French 1020 . lecture . Insights into French culture, customs and ways of life are presented . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . ©ENGL 2220—English Literature II 3 sem . hrs .

88 FREN 1020—Beginning French II 4 sem . hrs . Health Information Technology (Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or permission of instructor) The program emphasizes the development of the four basic HIT 101—Introduction to Health Records 3 sem . hrs . language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, or Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter an equivalent documented skill levels) intermediate or second year French course . Insights into Introduction to the health information profession and the French culture, customs and ways of life are presented . 3 health care delivery system . Orientation to the content of hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . the health record, numbering, filing and microfilm, accreditation and certification standards . Practice in the assembly German and analysis of medical records, numbering, and filing systems . 3 hours lecture . GERM 1010—Beginning German I 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent HIT 102—ICD-9-CM Coding System 3 sem . hrs . documented skill levels) (Prerequisite: HIT 101) Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four basic language An introduction to various coding and classification sys- skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading . Upon course tems used in health care . This course will focus on ICD-9- completion, students are prepared to enter GERM 1020 . CM coding . Practice time is devoted to ICD-9-CM coding . Insights into German culture, customs and ways of life are 3 hours lecture . presented . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . HIT 103—Health Data Systems 3 sem . hrs . GERM 1020—Beginning German II 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, or (Prerequisite: GERM 1010 or permission of instructor) equivalent documented skill level, HIT 101) The program emphasizes the development of the four basic Introduction to health care data, indexes and registries . The language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading . calculation of rates and percentages used by health care Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter an facilities will be emphasized . Manual and automated tech- intermediate or second year German course . Insights into niques of maintaining data will be discussed along with data German culture, customs and ways of life are presented . 3 display techniques . 3 hours lecture . hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . HIT 104—Fundamentals of Medical Geography Transcription 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: AOS 100 or typing documented equivalent GEOG 105—World Regional Geography 3 sem . hrs . skill level) (Corequisites: MOT 101, ENGL 1010) (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or An introduction to structure and function of the human body equivalent documented skill levels) by body system focusing on cellular structures, types of World Regional Geography is a survey of the physical tissue, blood composition, integumentary, urinary, gastro- characteristics and the political and economic development intestinal systems, including bone, joints, and muscles with of each region of the world . 3 hours lecture . medical laboratory procedures and pharmacology to include transcription of authentic physician-dictated reports orga- Health nized by body systems or medical specialties . Emphasis will be placed on development of accuracy, speed, and HED 101—Personal Health 3 sem . hrs . medical knowledge for transcription of letters, consulta- (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, tions, emergency room reports, operative reports, discharge DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) summaries, laboratory reports, and diagnostic studies . A study of personal health problems of college men and Using reference materials and other resources efficiently, women . Emphasis on mental health, communicable diseas- editing and proofreading techniques, grammar and punctua- es, degenerate diseases, nutrition, and other health problems tion will be involved . 3 hours lecture . of students and families . 3 hours lecture . HIT 105—Advanced Medical HED 200—First Aid and Standard Safety 3 sem . hrs . Transcription I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, (Prerequisite: HIT 104) (Corequisites: MOT 101, ENGL DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skills) 1010) A study of first aid measures and accident prevention . This course includes transcription of authentic physician- Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies the student dictated reports organized by body systems or medical for the American Red Cross Standard Certificate and CPR . specialties with emphasis on development of accuracy, 3 hours lecture . speed, and medical knowledge for transcription of letters, chart notes, history and physical examination reports, HED 202—Principles of Nutrition 3 sem . hrs . consultations, emergency room reports, operative reports, (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, discharge summaries, laboratory reports, diagnostic studies, DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) Nutritive radiology and pathology reports . Using reference materi- value and functions of food in the body, including personal als and other resources efficiently, editing, proofreading and family nutritive requirements . 3 hours lecture . techniques, grammar, and punctuation are covered . 8 hours laboratory .

HIT 106—Advanced Medical Transcription II 3 sem . hrs .

89 (Prerequisites: HIT 105) (Corequisite: HIT 203) . Principles of management of people at all health care A continuation of HIT 105 which includes transcription organizational levels including recruiting, selecting, plac- of authentic physician-dictated reports organized by body ing, training, performance evaluation, and labor relations . systems or medical specialties . Emphasis is placed on It includes managerial functions and authority, connective development of accuracy, speed, and medical knowledge processes, planning, organizing, controlling, and influenc- for transcription of letters, chart notes, history and physi- ing . 3 hours lecture . cal examination reports, consultations, emergency room reports, operative reports, discharge summaries, labora- HIT 215—Advanced Medical Coding 3 sem . hrs . tory reports, diagnostic studies, and radiology and pathol- (Prerequisites: HIT 102 and HIT 251) ogy reports . Using reference materials and other resources An application and practice of ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS efficiently, editing, proofreading techniques, grammar and coding skills, coding guidelines, and coding rules, as they punctuation review are covered . 8 hours laboratory . relate to acute care, long term care, home health, rehabilitation, outpatient surgery centers, the physician’s office and HIT 111—Disease Processes 3 sem . hrs . the Prospective Payment Systems (DRGs, HHRG, APCs, (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010) (Corequisite: BIOL 2020) RUGS-III, CMGs, & RBRVS) of each type of healthcare This course involves a study of diseases, their progress and facility . 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory . symptoms to allow transcriptionist to prepare a complete and accurate record of treatments and results . It includes HIT 251—CPT Coding System 3 sem . hrs . an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, and a (Prerequisite: HIT 102) comprehensive study of drug action, routes of administra- Introduction to CPT coding dealing with the Current tion, classes of drugs by body system, as well as antibiotics, Procedure Terminology (CPT) coding system specifically antiviral drugs, I V. . fluids, blood products, anesthetics, from its use in health care reimbursement . Practice will emergency drugs, vaccines and immunizations, and che- include coding outpatients using actual health records . 3 motherapy agents and provides a comprehensive study of hours lecture . laboratory tests and procedures by body system, radiology, and pathology procedures . 3 hours lecture . HIT 252—Health Information Computer Applications 2 sem . hrs . HIT 201—Professional Practice I 2 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: HIT 101, MIS 111, MIS 220) (Prerequisites: HIT 101, HIT 102) (Corequisites: HIT 103, Includes information systems and technology, introduc- HIT 251) . tion to healthcare information systems, fundamentals of Actual clinical practice in an area health care facility . information systems, information systems for managerial Topics covered include chart assembly and analysis, cod- and clinical support, information security, and applications ing, abstracting, release of information, and medical tran- of emerging information technologies . Practice time will scription . 8 hours clinical practice . be spent utilizing several different software applications related to health records . Health information abstracting, HIT 202—Professional Practice II 2 sem . hrs . DRG grouping, encoding, automated chart deficiencies, (Prerequisite: HIT 201) (Corequisites: HIT 253, HIT 256) . master patient indexes, and chart locators will be used by This course involves eight hours of professional practice the student . 2 hours lecture . experience weekly in quality assurance, utilization review, hospital committee functions, and medical records supervi- HIT 253—Health Care Reimbursement sion . Practice is also obtained in specialized facilities such Methodologies 3 sem . hrs . as long term care, psychiatric, ambulatory care, veterinary (Prerequisites: HIT 102) (Corequisite: HIT 251) medicine, tumor registry, and research facilities . 8 hours A study of Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) and clinical experience . other reimbursement methodologies . Inpatients (DRGs) Diagnostic Related Groups, ambulatory patients (APC) HIT 203—Directed Practice for Medical ambulatory Payment Classification and the (OPPS) Transcription 1 sem . hr . Outpatient Prospective Payment System, skilled nursing (Prerequisites: HIT 104, HIT 105) (Corequisite: HIT 106) facilities (RUG-III) Resource Utilization Groups, version A clinical practice experience of eight hours weekly in a III, home health (HHRG) Home Health Resource Groups, health care facility or physician’s office . 8 hours clinical and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) Minimum Data practice . Set for Post Acute Care (MDS-PAC) . 3 hours lecture .

HIT 204—Directed Practice for Coding Certificate 1 sem . hr . HIT 254—Legal Aspects of Health Records 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: HIT 102, BIOL 2010) (Corequisites: HIT (Prerequisite: HIT 101 or HIT 104) 251, BIOL 2020) To provide the student a foundation in federal and state This course consists of eight (8) hours weekly clinical legislation regarding health record release, retention, autho- practice experience coding for reimbursement in a health rizations, and consents . The importance of confidentiality care facility or physician’s office . This includes the use of and personal ethics will be emphasized . The health record 1CD-9-CM and CPT coding and classification systems . 8 in court and the medicolegal importance of accurate docu- hours clinical practice . mentation will be stressed . 3 hours lecture .

HIT 212—Management and Supervision HIT 256—Quality Resource Management 3 sem . hrs . for Health Care 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: HIT 103) (Corequisite: HIT 253) (Prerequisite: HIT 101) This course will emphasize current philosophy and meth-

90 odology in conducting an effective utilization review Rights Movement, the Era of Conservative Reaction, and and quality assurance program for a health care facility . the modern status of African Americans . 3 hours lecture . Requirements of various governmental, third party payers, and accreditation bodies regarding appropriate utilization of resources and continuous quality improvement will be Humanities stressed . 3 hours lecture . HUM 100—Exploring the World 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0700) History Students will study the historical and creative expressions of another culture through a variety of means, including ©HIST 1110—World Civilization I 3 sem . hrs . guest speakers with expertise in the history, literature, art, (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800) (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, theatre, and architecture of the particular culture of interest . DSPS 0800) Travel to explore the culture is an essential component of HIST 1110 surveys world history from the beginnings of this course . 3 hours lecture . human society to the sixteenth century . Political, economic, social, and diplomatic history are included, as well as atten- HUM 101—Exploring the United States 3 sem . hrs . tion to the impact of race, class, gender, nationality, and (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0700) religion upon historical developments . 3 hours lecture . Students will study the historical and creative expressions of another region of the United States through a variety of ©HIST 1120—World Civilization II 3 sem . hrs . means, including guest speakers with expertise in the his- (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800) (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, tory, literature, art, theatre, and architecture of the particular DSPS 0800) region of interest . Travel to explore the region is an essential HIST 1120 surveys world history from the sixteenth century component of this course . 3 hours lecture . to the present . Political, economic, social, and diplomatic history are included, as well as attention to the impact of HUM 201—Honors Seminar 1 sem . hr . race, class, gender, nationality, and religion upon historical A seminar for honors students on a selected topic . developments . 3 hours lecture . Justice Services Technology ©HIST 2010—American History I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800 or equivalent documented skill JST 101—Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 sem . hrs . levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or equiva- (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or lent documented skill levels) equivalent documented skill levels) HIST 2010 begins with the pre-historic American Indian An introduction to the American criminal justice system, and then covers the early European explorations of the tracing it’s historical and legal development including the American continent . The development and historical prog- role of law enforcement, courts and corrections in federal, ress of the United States is covered to the era of the state, local and county jurisdictions of the United States . 3 American Civil War and Reconstruction . 3 hours lecture . hours lecture .

©HIST 2020—American History II 3 sem . hrs . JST 111—Criminal Law 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800 or equivalent documented skill (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or equiva- DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) lent documented skill levels) This course examines the emergence of criminal law, HIST 2020 begins with the developments in the United criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human States after the Presidential election of 1876 . Topics cov- behavior . The study of substantive law, which defines the ered during this era include the settlement of the West, the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute Spanish-American War, growth of the United States in the the primary learning focus . 3 hours lecture . Industrial Age, World War I, the era of the Twenties and Thirties and America’s entry in the age of Atomic Energy and Space . 3 hours lecture . JST 113—Criminal Evidence & Procedures 3 sem . hrs (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, ©HIST 2030—Tennessee History 3 sem . hrs . DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPM 0800, DSPW 0800, All aspects of handling evidence and suspects includ- DSPS 0800, or equivalent documented skill levels) ing, Individual Rights, Creiminal Court procedures, Political, social, economic, and cultural developments in Exclusionary Rule, Probable Cause, Arrest, Search, Search Tennessee from the earliest times to the present . 3 hours Warrants, Stop & Frisk, Admissions, Confessions, are cov- lecture . ered in this course .

HIST 2040—African-American History 3 sem . hrs . JST 201—Introduction to Corrections 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800) (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, DSPS 0800) DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) The history of African Americans from their origins in the A study of the history of penology that examines the vari- ordeal of slavery, through their existence in slavery and ous types of penal institutions and the various methods of freedom until the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction treating offenders . The social environment of the prison and its failure, the Jim Crow Era and Age of Booker T . culture is examined and field trips to institutions give stu- Washington, the Great Migration, the Era of the New Negro dents insight into prison operations and behavior . 3 hours and Marcus Garvey, Depression and New Deal, the Civil lecture .

91 JST 205—Drugs, Society, and the Law 3 sem . hrs . College) (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or The student acquires work experience in Law Enforcement equivalent documented skill levels) or Corrections under the supervision of an experienced This course provides useful perspective to help understand manager . The student utilizes knowledge gained in any or why and how drug abuse occurs, the results of drug abuse, all Justice Services courses to accomplish tasks as assigned how to prevent drug abuse and the legal ramifications of by the manager . This course will be completed entirely in a illegal drug use . The historical content of drugs in society work setting . No on-campus hours will be completed . will be discussed . 3 hours lecture . JST 292—Cooperative Education Work JST 211—Juvenile Justice 3 sem . hrs . Experience II 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or (Prerequisites: JST 291 and approval of Cooperative equivalent documented skills) Education Agreement between the employer, student, and This course is an overview of the extent, causes, nature and Dyersburg State Community College) control of juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspec- This course is the second of a two-semester sequence . The tive . Various theories of delinquency causation, the role student will continue the educational experience gained of social institutions, the main components of the juvenile through application of college courses in real world on-the- justice system and traditional juvenile corrections will be job situations . This course will be completed entirely in a presented . 3 hours lecture . work setting . No on-campus hours will be completed .

JST 213—Crime Scene Investigation 3 sem . hrs . Management (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, DSPM 0700 or equivalent documented skill levels) MGT 101—Introduction to Management 3 sem . hrs . The study of the scientific principles applied to the appre- (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or equivalent hension of criminal offenders through evidence gathering, documented skill levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPM protection of the crime scene, suspect identification and 0800) establishing the corpus delicti of the crime . A hands on A study of the functions and responsibilities of managers . approach to the processing of simulated crime scene evi- Emphasis is given to the various forms of structures and dence valuable to both corrections and law enforcement . 3 organizations prevalent in the modern organization . Topics hours lecture . include leadership styles, problem solving, grievance procedures, delegation, responsibility, promotion, training, JST 218—Criminology 3 sem . hrs . counseling and goal setting . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisite: JST 101) This course is the scientific study of causes of crime, crime MGT 102—Human Relations 3 sem . hrs . rates, punishment, rehabilitation of offenders and the pre- (Prerequisites: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) vention of crime . This course does not focus on the structure An interpersonal skills development course designed for and processes of the system but examines criminal behavior supervisors and managers . Emphasis is placed on human theories as it relates to crime . 3 hours lecture . relations in personal, public and the work environment context . Concentration is on attitudes and motivations that JST 221—Policing in America 3 sem . hrs . affect interaction with others . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisite: JST 101) This course is an introductory course to the basic features MGT 201—Organizational Safety 3 sem . hrs . of police work . The student will acquire knowledge about (Prerequisite: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) police organizations, police work, problems facing police This course is designed for employees, supervisors and today and the role law enforcement plays in the criminal managers . Emphasis is placed on principles of accident justice system . 3 hours lecture . prevention, accident statistics and cost, appraising safety performance, recognizing hazards and recommending safe- JST 226—Special Topics I 3 sem . hrs . guards . Includes a study of the Occupational Safety and (Prerequisite: JST 101) Health Act (OSHA) and the Coal Mine Health and Safety This course will focus on specific topics that meet the Act . 3 hours lecture . emerging needs of the criminal justice system today . 3 hours lecture . MGT 210—Human Resource Management 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) JST 227—Special Topics II 3 sem . hrs . A course designed to cover the subjects and problem (Prerequisite: JST 101) areas that relate to organizational concerns with managing This course will focus on specific topics that meet the human resources . Topics include productivity, performance emerging needs of the criminal justice system today . 3 appraisal, staffing, training and development . 3 hours lec- hours lecture . ture . JST 291—Cooperative Education Work Experience I 3 sem . hrs . MGT 213—Small Business Management 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 24 semester (Prerequisite: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) hours from the curriculum outline for the student’s major A course designed for the new or potential entrepreneur . and at least 6 semester hours must be in the major field: The problems associated with organizing and operating a approval of Cooperative Education Agreement between small business are addressed . Topics include the causes the employer, student, and Dyersburg State Community of business failures, planning, merchandising, financing,

92 accounting and employer-employee relationships . 3 hours MIS 120—Introduction to Visual BASIC 4 sem . hrs . lecture . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, or equivalent documented skill levels) MGT 223—Management for Productivity 3 sem . hrs . Introduction to the object-oriented/event-driven program- (Prerequisite: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) ming language Visual BASIC . Emphasis is upon using the A course designed to address the cultural diversity, new computer to solve science and business problems . Topics technology, new management practices, international will include beginning fundamentals, GUI design skills and dimensions, and ethical concerns of the modern and future sequential file processing . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labora- workplace . Focuses on developing the skills needed to suc- tory . ceed in the workplace of the future . 3 hours lecture . MIS 160—Excel Spreadsheet Applications 3 sem . hrs . MGT 250—Total Quality Management 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or A basic course that combines the theory, process, and tools equivalent documented skill levels; MIS 111 or MIS 112 or needed to implement quality improvement . The techniques ACC 101 or permission of the instructor) and applications taught can be applied in most organizations An introduction to the use of electronic spreadsheets in the to plan improvements and to organize improvement efforts . microcomputer environment . The student will be familiar- Concrete examples from manufacturing and service organi- ized with the basic concepts of an electronic spreadsheet zations make the concepts presented easy to understand and through the design of elementary financial models . This are applicable to any organization . 3 hours lecture . course is taught in a computer lab . 3 hours lecture .

MGT 262—Inventory Control and MIS 161—Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Just-In-Time 3 sem . hrs . Applications 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MGT 101) (Prerequisite: MIS 160) This course will provide students principles and tech- This course will provide the student with insights into the niques of modern inventory control procedures to include theory and practice of advanced spreadsheet applications . the evolving concepts of Just-In-Time . State of the art Actual use and design of macros and templates for practical computerized systems will be covered . The Just-In-Time business application will be an integral part of this course . concepts encompassing people, involvement, total quality, This course is taught in a computer lab . 3 hours lecture . and improvement of the manufacturing process will be presented . 3 hours lecture . MIS 220—Data Base Management 3 sem . hrs . An introduction to Data Base processing . Using Relational MGT 270—International Organization for Standardization Data Base systems will be discussed and implemented . 3 Standards-ISO 9000 3 sem . hrs . hours lecture . (Prerequisite: MGT 101 or permission of the instructor) ISO 9000 is a set of generic standards for management and MIS 230—Systems Design 3 sem . hrs . control of quality . These requirements can be applied to all (Prerequisite: MIS 120, AOS 108) types and sizes of companies . This course is designed to This course involves applying network concepts in planning orient persons to the history requirements, and processes for and designing a functioning network . Emphasis is placed implementing these standards . 3 hours lecture . on recognizing the need for a network, conducting analysis, and designing solution . 3 hours lecture . Management Information Systems MIS 240—Microsoft Client Operating MIS 111—Introduction to Computers 3 sem . hrs . System 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, equivalent documented skill levels) DSPM 0850) Designed for students not majoring in computers who wish This course measures a student’s ability to implement, admin- to gain knowledge of computer uses, concepts and terminol- ister, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate ogy . The role of computers in business, education and soci- Microsoft® Windows XP Professional . This course will pre- ety is highlighted . Students gain hands-on experience by pare the student for the Microsoft Certification Professional running operating systems, spreadsheets, word processing, Exam 70-270 . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . and web and e-mail applications on a microcomputer . Other topics include professional ethics, standards, hardware, MIS 242—Microsoft Server Operating software and computer occupations . 3 hours lecture . System 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: MIS 240) MIS 112—Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows) This course measures the ability to manage and maintain a 3 sem . hrs . Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment . This course (Prerequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, or will prepare the student for the Microsoft Certification equivalent documented skill levels) Professional Exam 70-290 . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labora- A study of Windows operating system to include system, tory . disk, and file management, Windows unique user interface, system architecture, plug and play device support, network- MIS 246—Advanced Microsoft Server ing, installation and setup, and printing and communica- Operating System 3 sem . hrs . tions . It is designed and taught in such a fashion that clearly (Prerequisite: MIS 242) implies that Windows is the operating system for now and This course measures the student’s ability to implement, the future . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003

93 network infrastructure . This course will prepare the student digital imaging, and privacy issues . 3 hours lecture . for the Microsoft Certification Professional Exam 70-291 . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . MIS 266—Graphic Design 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: MIS 111 and 112 or equivalent computer MIS 251—Management Information Systems Practicum experience, DSPM 0850, DSPW 0800, and DSPR 0800) 3 sem . hrs . This course is designed to introduce students to graphic (Prerequisites: MIS 112, MIS 161, MIS 221, and MIS 230) design and the role of graphic designers in today’s society . Supervised practical experience in a management informa- Course content includes the basic principles of design and tion systems business environment . Students are required the use of graphic computer software . This course will be to design and set up a network; modify a software system; conducted as a project-oriented, highly interactive process, and develop methods, procedures and reporting formats to designed to provide a constructive direction for creative enhance the information system they are using . The student students . 3 hours lecture . is required to submit a weekly report detailing activities and hours worked . Students will work a minimum of 8 hours MIS 270—Computer Installation & each week (120 hours total minimum) . 8 hours laboratory . Maintenance 3 sem . hrs . An introduction to computers and computer networks . MIS 255—FrontPage 2000 3 sem . hrs . Emphasis will be placed on hands on training in installing, (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, AOS 108) upgrading, and troubleshooting hardware problems associ- This course will teach construction of an Interactive Web ated with the installation and upgrading of computers and Page using Microsoft FrontPage . Students will be capable computer networks . of developing, updating, and administering a web site upon completion of this course . 3 hours lecture . MIS 280—Introduction to Visual C++ 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, MIS 261—CCNA 1Cisco Networking I 3 sem . hrs . DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, This is an introduction to the object-oriented/event-driven DSPM 0800) programming language Visual C++ . Emphasis is upon An introduction to Cisco routers configuration and deploy- creating structured programs to solve problems . Topics will ment . Topics include safety, network terminology and include beginning fundamentals, repetition for process- protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, ing multiple entries, input (create a database) and output cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, star (retrieve data for processing) of data and file processing . 3 topology, IP addressing, use of networking software, tools, hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . and equipment, and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations . 2 hours MIS 282—Microsoft E-Mail Server 3 sem . hrs . lecture, 2 hours laboratory . (Prerequisites: MIS 242) This course measures the student’s ability to implement, MIS 262—CCNA 2 Cisco Networking II 3 sem . hrs . manage and troubleshoot an Exchange Server 2003 orga- (Prerequisite: MIS 261) nization . This course will prepare the student for the A continuation of MIS 261 . Topics include protocols, Microsoft Certification Professional Exam 70-284 . 2 hours network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, lecture, 2 hours laboratory . Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the MIS 290—Introduction to Educational network administrator’s role and function . 2 hours lecture, Technology 3 sem . hrs . 2 hours laboratory . An introduction to the electronic tools and resources of the information age, with emphasis on the use of these new MIS 263—CCNA 3 Cisco Networking III 3 sem . hrs . technologies and resources to facilitate teaching and learn- (Prerequisite: MIS 262) ing . These technologies and resources will be demonstrated A continuation of MIS 262 . Topics include switches, and used in a wide variety of instructional and learning Local Area Networks (LANs) and Virtual Local Area strategies so that students acquire knowledge and skills in Networks (VLANs) design, configuration, and mainte- applying these resources and technologies to their teaching nance, Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) routing, Interior and learning . Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) protocols, and network troubleshooting . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . MIS 294—Special Topics in Networking 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MIS 263, MIS 282) MIS 264—CCNA 4 Cisco Networking IV 3 sem . hrs . This course is designed to advance studying current com- (Prerequisite: MIS 263) puter technology concepts . Topics covered in the course Topics include Wide Area Networks (WANs), Integrated will change to reflect emerging trends in computing tech- Services Data Networks (ISDN), Point-to-Point Protocols nology . This course will require the student to incorporate (PPP), and Frame Relay design, configuration, and mainte- all of the knowledge received in the MIS courses . 2 hours nance . 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . lecture, 2 hours laboratory .

MIS 265—e .Commerce 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, AOS 108, MIS 255) MIS 295—Networking Practicum 2 sem . hrs . This course will teach construction of and administering (Prerequisites: MIS 230, MIS 240, MIS 242, MIS 246) of a Business Site on the Internet using various software This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the packages and will cover all aspects of security, marketing, network curriculum . Students will be required to complete 4

94 hours per week of work at a local business or industry work- industrial environment . Demonstrate knowledge and profi- ing in a network environment . 4 hours laboratory . ciency to perform all scheduled and unscheduled programmable controller maintenance tasks required in an industrial Manufacturing Systems Technology environment . 150 hours lecture, 210 hours laboratory .

MST 1200—Industrial Mechanical Marketing Concepts 15 sem . hrs . Learn to understand and interpret technical drawings, illustra- MKT 101—Marketing I 3 sem . hrs . tions and develop simple multi-view parts drawings . Learn (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800 or documented the principles and safety factors involved in Basic Concepts skill levels) (Corequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPM 0800) of Industrial Maintenance Technology . Learn the safety fac- This course and its sequel, Marketing II, provide an over- tors and proper usage and storage of cutting tools involved view of most topics in the marketing field . These topics in Industrial Maintenance Technology . Demonstrate knowl- include the marketing concept, consumer and industrial edge and proficiency using the safety factors and techniques markets, social, cultural, and psychological influences, required in resurfacing, shaft alignment and coupling in an product strategy and price strategy . Marketing from the Industrial Maintenance environment . Demonstrate knowl- manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing viewpoint will be edge and proficiency using the safety factors and techniques discussed . 3 hours lecture . required in basic lubrication, and bearings in an Industrial Maintenance environment . Demonstrate knowledge and MKT 201—Salesmanship 3 sem . hrs . proficiency using the safety factors and techniques required (Prerequisite: MKT 101) in drive systems in an Industrial Maintenance environment . The fundamentals and principles necessary for sales per- 150 lecture hours, 210 laboratory hours . sonnel . Factors of successful selling of goods and ideas are discussed . Buying motives, sales psychology, customer MST 1300—Industrial Pneumatics & approach, and sales techniques are studied . Topics from Hydraulics 15 sem . hrs . methods of prospecting for customers to the final closing of Learn to understand and interpret technical drawings, a sale are discussed, as well as servicing the customer after illustrations and develop simple multi-view parts draw- the sale . 3 hours lecture . ings . Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency using the safety factors and techniques required in scheduled and MKT 210—Retail Management 3 sem . hrs . unscheduled pneumatic maintenance task in an Industrial (Prerequisite: MKT 101 or permission of the instructor) Maintenance environment . Demonstrate knowledge and After a review of retailing, this course will investigate proficiency using the safety factors and techniques required retailing strategy and merchandise management . The man- in scheduled and unscheduled hydraulic maintenance tasks agement of retail stores and operations will also be an inte- in an Industrial Maintenance environment . A study of gral part of this course . Case studies in retail management the electrically-controlled fluid power systems and servo will be used extensively . 3 hours lecture . hydraulics . Introduces the electronic control technology used in the automated manufacturing environment . In-depth MKT 220—Sales Management 3 sem . hrs . instruction includes electrical control concepts, ladder logic (Prerequisite: MKT 101 or permission of instructor) and diagramming, power transfer circuits, electrohydraulic This course will emulate sales management situations with servovalves and systems, and velocity and positional con- outstanding cases, role plays and simulations . Actual sales trol components . Feedback systems applications, velocity management situations will be analyzed to match planned and positional control circuits, and operation of linear and results against actual results . 3 hours lecture . rotary dynamometers will be demonstrated in the lab . 210 hours lecture, 150 hours laboratory . Mathematics

MST 1500—Industrial Electricity 15 sem . hrs . MATH 0990—Introduction to Geometry 3 sem . hrs . Fundamentals and principles of AC and DC electric- (The course is solely designed to remove a high school de ity . Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency using the ficiency .)(Corequisites: DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, DSPW safety factors and techniques required in scheduled and 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) unscheduled electrical maintenance task in an Industrial An introduction to Euclidean Geometry including lines, Maintenance environment, and techniques required in angles, polygons, circles, area, volume, space geometry, scheduled and unscheduled electrical motor maintenance and an introduction to proofs . This course cannot be used to task in an Industrial Maintenance environment . 130 hours satisfy a minimum degree requirement . 3 hours lecture . lecture, 230 hours laboratory .

MST 1600—Programmable Logic MATH 1020—Math for Nurses 2 sem . hrs . Controllers 15 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800 or satisfactory Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency to determine facts scores on placement tests) (Corequisite: Formal admission of industrial solid state electrical systems and to wire indus- to DSCC Nursing Program or permission of instructor) trial components into those electrical systems . Demonstrate Topics covered: metric, apothecary and household systems knowledge and proficiency to determine facts of industrial of measurement, calculations for oral, pediatric, and paren- solid-state electrical systems and to wire industrial compo- teral dosages, calculations for preparation of solutions and nents into those electrical systems . Demonstrate knowledge intravenous fluids . 2 hours lecture . and proficiency to perform all scheduled and unscheduled variable speed controller maintenance tasks required in an

95 ©MATH 1410—Concepts of Modern integration, integral applications, conic sections, parametric Mathematics I 3 sem . hrs . equations, polar coordinates, limits and continuity . 4 hours (Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 or satisfactory scores on place- lecture . ment tests) Topics covered include: problem solving, sets, algorithms MATH 2110—Calculus and Analytic for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in real Geometry III 4 sem . hrs . number system, linear equations and inequalities, matrices, (Prerequisite: MATH 1920) and number theory . 3 hours lecture . Topics covered include: indeterminate forms, infinite series, vectors, solid analytic geometry, partial derivatives, mul- ©MATH 1420—Concepts of Modern tiple integrals, line and surface integrals . Only offered Mathematics II 3 sem . hrs . sporadically . 4 hours lecture . (Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 or satisfactory scores on placement tests) MATH 2120—Introduction to Differential Topics covered include: introduction to plane geometry, Equations 3 sem . hrs . measure of plane and solid geometry figures, metric system, (Prerequisite: MATH 2110) rectangular coordinate system, introduction to probability, Topics covered include: separation of variables; homoge- and statistics . 3 hours lecture . neous, exact, and linear first-order equations; integrating factors; second order linear equations; higher order linear ©MATH 1530—Elementary Probability and equations; systems of first order linear equations . Only Statistics 3 sem . hrs . offered sporadically . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850) Topics covered include: organization and analysis of data, Medical Office Technology probability, permutations and combinations, probability distributions, hypothesis testing of large and small samples, MOT 101—Medical Terminology 3 sem . hrs . chi-square, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and (Prerequisite: DSPM 0700) (Corequisites: DSPR 0800, non-parametric statistics . 3 hours lecture . DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) The meanings of the 350 Latin and Greek elements or word ©MATH 1710—College Algebra 3 sem . hrs . parts are covered . Knowledge of the 350 elements in this (Prerequisite: DSPM 0850) course will enable students to interpret and understand more Topics include analysis of functions and graphs, complex than ten thousand complex terms . 5 AVT hours . numbers, quadratic and absolute value inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations, systems of equations and MOT 203—Medical Office and Insurance inequalities, linear programming, matrices, determinants, Procedures 3 sem . hrs . and applications . 3 hours lecture . (Prerequisites: A minimum “C” in AOS 100/121, ENGL 1010, and HIT 102) (Corequisite: HIT 251) MATH 1720—College Trigonometry 3 sem . hrs . This course is a study of health insurance and the respon- (Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or permission of instructor) sibilities of the insurance specialist, and an overview of Topics covered include: definitions and graphs of trig managed health care, the whole insurance billing process functions, inverse trig functions, right triangle trigonom- to include legal and regulatory issues, ICD-9-CM and CPT etry, solution of oblique triangles, polar coordinates, trig codes, HCFA Reimbursement Issues and HCFA-1500 identities and equations, complex numbers, and binomial claim form instructions on linking diagnoses and proce- theorem . 3 hours lecture . dures, commercial carrier, Case Study Encounter Form details, nationwide picture of Blue Cross and Blue Shield ©MATH 1830—Elementary Calculus 3 sem . hrs . plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE (and CHAMPUS), (Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or permission of the instructor) and Workers’ Compensation . Much emphasis is placed on Topics covered include: limits, derivatives, continuity, properly filling out forms, following up on claims, reim- Optimization Principle, curve sketching, exponential and bursement issues, coordination of benefits and case studies . logarithmic functions, definite and indefinite integrals, 3 hours lecture . Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and integration of substitution and parts . 3 hours lecture . Music ©MATH 1910—Calculus and Analytic MUS 1010—Music Theory and Harmony I 4 sem . hrs . Geometry I 4 sem . hrs . (Corequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, (Prerequisite: MATH 1720 or four years of high school DSPW 0800 or equivalent documentation) mathematics including two years of algebra and one semes- Written studies include musical notation, terminology, key ter of trigonometry) and meter signatures, scales, overtone series, triads, inter- Topics covered include: plane analytic concepts, continuity vals, and four-part harmonic prgressions in root position limits, the derivative with applications; curve sketching, and first inversion . Elementary keyboard ear training/sight the integral and applications, integrals and derivatives of singing is included . A basic introduction to computer- trigonometric functions . 4 hours lecture . assisted ear training and notational review through Finale/ Sibelius and Aurelia is included . 5 hours lecture, 2 hours MATH 1920—Calculus and Analytic laboratory . Geometry II 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MATH 1910) MUS 1020—Music Theory and Harmony II 4 sem . hrs . Topics covered include: integrals and derivatives of expo- (Prerequisite: MUS 1010) nential logarithmic and hyperbolic functions, methods of Written studies include four-part harmonic progression in

96 root position, first inversion and second inversion; non-har- MUS 126—Trombone 1 or 2 sem . hrs . monic tones; chords with added sevenths; analysis; simple Private instruction in trombone . 1/2 hour lesson for each modulation; and basic transposition of instruments . More hour credit . advanced ear training/sight singing is included . Continued computer-assisted ear training and computer- assisted com- MUS 130—Euphonium 1 or 2 sem . hrs . position is presented . 5 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . Private instruction in euphonium . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . MUS 2010—Advanced Theory & Harmony I 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MUS 1020) MUS 134—Tuba 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Written studies include more complex four-part harmonic Private instruction in tuba . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour progression in all positions; non-harmonic tones; chords credit . with added sevenths, ninths, elevenths, and thirteenths; advanced analysis; and modulation . More advanced ear MUS 138—Percussion 1 or 2 sem . hrs . training/sight singing is included . Continued computer- Private instruction in percussion . 1/2 hour lesson for each assisted ear training and computer-assisted ear training hour credit . and computer-assisted composition are presented . 5 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours . MUS 142—Violin 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Private instruction in violin . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour MUS 2020—Advanced Theory & credit . Harmony II 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MUS 2010) MUS 146—Cello 1 or 2 sem . hrs . A continuation of MUS 2010 . 5 class periods per week . Private instruction in cello . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . MUS 2110—Masterpieces of Music I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or MUS 150—String Bass 1 or 2 sem . hrs . equivalent documented skills) Private instruction in string bass . 1/2 hour lesson for each The course includes a basic survey of the music of the hour credit . Western World from the Renaissance through the late Classical periods . Particular emphasis on styles and general MUS 154—Guitar 1 or 2 sem . hrs . artistic movements as related to historic, social, and other Private instruction in guitar . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour art forms will be included . Some outside listening and credit . concert attendance or writing activites are required . 3 hours MUS 158—Flute 1 or 2 sem . hrs . lecture . Private instruction in flute . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . MUS 2120—Masterpieces of Music II 3 sem . hrs . (Corequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or MUS 162—Oboe 1 or 2 sem . hrs . equivalent documented skill levels) Private instruction in oboe . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour This course includes a brief review of stylistic elements of the credit . Renaissance through late Classical periods . The main area of study includes music of the Romantic, Impressionistic, and MUS 166—Clarinet 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Contemporary periods . A brief study of jazz and folk/popular Private instruction in clarinet . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour music is included . Some outside listening and concert atten- credit . dance or writing activities are required . Class meets 3 periods per week . 3 hours lecture . MUS 168—Viola 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Private instruction in viola . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour Music, Applied (Private Lessons) credit .

Private instruction in any orchestral or band instrument, the MUS 170—Bassoon 1 or 2 sem . hrs . keyboard, or voice . Each student begins at his/her own level . Private instruction in bassoon . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . credit .

MUS 110—Piano 1 or 2 sem hrs. . MUS 172—Percussion Ensemble 1 sem . hr . Private instruction in piano . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour This ensemble will provide performance experience for credit . those students who are able to play a percussion instrument . 2 hours laboratory . MUS 114—Organ 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Private instruction in organ . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour MUS 174—Saxophone 1 or 2 sem . hrs . credit . Private instruction in saxophone . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . MUS 118—French Horn 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Private instruction in French horn . 1/2 hour lesson for each MUS 178—Voice 1 or 2 sem . hrs . hour credit . Private instruction in voice . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit . MUS 122—Trumpet 1 or 2 sem . hrs . Private instruction in trumpet . 1/2 hour lesson for each hour credit .

97 Music - Ensembles NUR 111—Foundations of Nursing 9 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: Acceptance to Nursing Program; all R/D Performance opportunities on an instrument or with the requirements) (Pre- or Corequisites: BIOL 2010, MATH voice . Focus is on the stylistic interpretation and perfor- 1020) mance of music in the idiom studied . 2 class hours per This course focuses on the scientific principles of nursing week . and the individual as a holistic adaptive system . The concepts and content threads of nursing process, basic needs, MUS 182—Chorus 1 sem . hr . adaptation, nutrition and diet therapy, communication, Group singing of folk, popular, sacred, spiritual and music nursing roles, developmental stages, and pharmacology are of the standard historical periods of music . 2 hours labora- introduced . The developmental stage focus is elderhood . tory . Clinical experiences provide opportunities for the student to begin to demonstrate the use of the nursing process in MUS 183—Gospel Choir 1 sem . hr . delivery of client care starting in the roles of manager of Group singing of gospel music . Open to all students who care, provider of care, and member within the discipline of would like to sing . 2 hours laboratory . nursing to individual clients . Clinical experiences provide the student with opportunities to assist the individual client MUS 188—Jazz Choir 1 sem . hr . in meeting basic needs, to employ basic communication Vocal and instrumental ensemble focusing on the stylistic skills, to implement drug administration principles, and interpretation and performance of music in the popular to identify the need for health promotion, prevention, and idiom . Enrollment is by audition only . 1 1/2 hour labora- rehabilitation . 6 hours lecture, 9 hours laboratory . tory . NUR 112—Nursing Care I 10 sem . hrs . MUS 190—Opera-Theatre 1 sem . hr . (Prerequisites: NUR 111, BIOL 2010, MATH 1020, PSY Students participate in an opera or musical . 2 hours labora- 110) (Pre- or Corequisites: BIOL 2020, PSY 230) tory . This course focuses on two different areas of Nursing: (1) Mental Health Nursing and (2) Medical-Surgical Nursing . MUS 194—Orchestra 1 sem . hr . The mental health component of this course focuses on the Ensemble experience for those students who are able to play scientific principles of nursing and adaptation that takes an instrument of the string, brass, woodwind, or percussion place in the client with specific alterations in psychological family . 2 hours laboratory . functioning . Integration of the interpersonal relationships Nursing of the individual and their groups, family, communication skills with clients, families, groups, and the health care team NUR 100—Introduction to Nursing 2 sem . hrs . are utilized in this course . The medical-surgical component This course serves as an overview to the scientific prin- focuses on the scientific principles of nursing and adapta- ciples of nursing and the individual as a holistic adaptive tion that takes place in the adult client with common well- system . The concepts and content threads of nursing pro- defined health problems . The concepts and content threads cess, basic needs, adaptation, nutrition and diet therapy, of nursing process, basic needs, adaptation, nutrition and communication, nursing roles, developmental stages, and diet therapy, communication, nursing roles, developmen- pharmacology are introduced . This course is a prerequisite tal stages, and pharmacology are applied to adult clients . and serves as the medium for licensed practical nurses to Theory and clinical experiences allow the student to respect advance place in the associate of applied science degree each individual’s need as well as family needs for health curriculum . 2 hours lecture . promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation as needed . 6 hours NUR 101—Transitions to Nursing Care I 5 sem . hrs . lecture, 12 hours clinical/laboratory . (Prerequisites: R&D classes and acceptance to nursing pro- NUR 211—Nursing Care II 10 sem . hrs . gram .) (Corequisites: BIOL 2010/2020, NUR 100, MATH (Prerequisites: NUR 112, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, PSY 1020, PSY 110) . 230) (Corequisites: BIOL 2230) This course focuses on two different areas of Nursing: (1) This course focuses on Maternal-Infant Nursing Care, Mental Health Nursing and (2) Medical-Surgical Nursing . Pediatric Nursing Care and on Women’s Health Issues . The mental health component of this course focuses on the The normal developmental tasks and related health needs scientific principles of nursing and adaptation that takes and issues are examined . The maternal-infant and pediatric place in the client with specific alterations in psychological components of this course focus on the scientific principles functioning . Integration of the interpersonal relationships of nursing and adaptation that take place during the child- of the individual and their groups, family, communication bearing and childrearing phases and on health maintenance skills with clients, families, groups, and the health care team and promotion of children and women . The medical-surgi- are utilized in this course . The medical-surgical component cal component focuses on women’s health issues in the focuses on the scientific principles of nursing and adapta- patient with common well-defined health problems and cur- tion that takes place in the adult client with common well- rent trends in women’ health and the more prevalent issues defined health problems . The concepts and content threads of today’s woman . The concepts and content threads of of nursing process, basic needs, adaptation, nutrition and nursing process, basic needs, adaptation, nutrition and diet diet therapy, communication, nursing roles, developmen- therapy, critical thinking, communication, nursing roles, tal stages, and pharmacology are applied to adult clients . developmental stages and pharmacology are applied to Theory and clinical experiences allow the student to respect these patient populations . The interpersonal relationships of each individual’s need as well as family needs for health individuals and their families are emphasized . Theory and promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation as needed . 3 hours clinical experiences allow the student to review individual’s lecture . 6 hours laboratory .

98 needs as well as family needs for health promotion, illness equivalent documented skill levels) prevention, and rehabilitation as needed, and to practice A study of the beliefs and practices of the world’s major ethical, legal, and professional accountability . 6 hours lec- religions . Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and ture, 12 hours clinical/laboratory . Islam will be included . 3 hours lecture .

NUR 212—Nursing Care III 10 sem . hrs . Physical Education (Prerequisites: NUR 211, BIOL 2230) (Corequisites: NUR 213, Humanities elective) PED 101—Introduction to Physical This course focuses on the scientific principles of nursing Education 3 sem . hrs . and adaptation that takes place in adult patients with specif- (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPM 0700, ic alterations in physiological functioning, emphasizing the DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and A study of the historical background, general scope, prin- member within the discipline of nursing . The primary focus ciples and objectives of physical education in its relation to is on acute and emergent health problems . Interpersonal education as a whole . 3 hours lecture . relationships of individuals within their family, groups, communities and society are emphasized . Theory and PED 202—Athletic Coaching of Baseball 2 sem . hrs . clinical experiences allow the student to respect each (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPM 0700, individual’s needs for health promotion, illness prevention, DSPW 0800, or equivalent documented skill levels) and rehabilitation and to assume responsibility for ethical, Individual and team fundamentals for the high school and legal, and professional accountability . 6 hours lecture, 12 college coach . 2 hours per week . hours laboratory . PED 203—Sports Officiating 2 sem . hrs . NUR 213—Dimensions of Practice 1 sem . hr . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPM 0700, (Corequisite: NUR 211) DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) This course includes historical events, current trends, and A study of the rules, interpretations, and mechanics of offi- ethical issues which have an impact on nursing and health ciating in basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, care . The effect of past and present issues on the nursing etc . Practical experience in officiating for intramural sports . profession are discussed . It also addresses the privileges 2 hours per week . and responsibilities of the graduate nurse as a practitioner as well as the role of the nurse in activities which promote the advancement, improvement, and the professionalism of nursing . Management theory presented includes styles of NOTE: Students may elect to take any physical education management, major functions of a manager, patient care activity course for pass/fail by giving written notice to the management models, and management skills of decision- Office of Admissions and Records no later than the last making, delegation, time management, and resource alloca- day to register or add a class (see academic calendar for tion . 1 hour lecture . specific date) .

Physical Education – Activity Philosophy PHED 1010—Bowling 1 sem . hr . ©PHIL 1030—Introduction to Philosophy 3 sem . hrs . Rules, scoring, and skills for bowling . A moderate fee for (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or use of the lanes will be assessed . 2 hours per week . Students equivalent documented skill levels) may elect to take this course for Pass/Fail . A general introduction to the concepts, terms and principles of philosophy . The course will emphasize the concepts PHED 1020—Conditioning Exercises 1 sem . hr . that humans have wondered about since ancient times and Instruction in calisthenics conditioning exercise with how they have sought to explain them . The philosophical emphasis on cardiovascular efficiency and physical devel- method will be introduced . 3 hours lecture . opment . 2 hours per week . Students may elect to take the course for Pass/Fail . ©PHIL 1040—Introduction to Ethics 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or PHED 1030—Racquetball 1 sem . hr . equivalent documented skill levels) The rules, skill, and strategy for playing Racquetball . 2 An examination of the bases and norms for conduct as hours per week . Students may elect to take this course for applied to both the individual and society . 3 hours lecture . Pass/Fail .

PHIL 1050—Introductory Logic 3 sem . hrs . PHED 1040—Aerobics 1 sem . hr . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, (Prerequisites: First inform your doctor and observe these DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) guidelines: 1) Under 30: You can start exercising if you’ve An introduction to language as a tool for critical reasoning . had a check-up within the past year and the doctor found Both inductive and deductive reasoning as well as validity nothing wrong with you . 2) Between 30 & 39: You should and soundness of argumentation will be included . 3 hours have a checkup within three months before you start exer- lecture . cising . The examination should include an electrocardiogram [EKG] taken at rest . 3) Between 40 & 49: Same as for ©PHIL 2030—Survey of World Religions 3 sem . hrs . the 30-39 group with one important addition . Your doctor (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800 or should also take an EKG to check your heart while you are

99 exercising . [This is called a stress test .] Your pulse rate PHED 2010—Varsity Baseball 1 sem . hr . during this test should approach the level it would during Only for varsity athletes . Pass/fail grading system will be aerobic workouts .) used . One credit hour will be given for successful comple- The principles of aerobic conditioning designed to promote tion of this course regardless of the number of times the heart-lung endurance . The total fitness concept combines course is repeated . simple dance steps with up-tempo aerobic movements, resulting in a complete conditioning program . 2 hours per PHED 2020—Varsity Basketball 1 sem . hr . week . Students may elect to take this course for Pass/Fail . Only for varsity athletes . Pass/fail grading system will be used . One credit hour will be given for successful comple- PHED 1050—Basketball 1 sem . hr . tion of this course regardless of the number of times the Skills, rules, and strategy for playing basketball . 1 hour course is repeated . twice a week . Students may elect to take this course for Pass/Fail . PHED 2030—Varsity Cheerleading 1 sem . hr . Only for varsity cheerleaders . Pass/Fail grading system PHED 1060—Volleyball 1 sem . hr . will be used . Minimum of 32 laboratory hours . One credit Basic skills, rules, and strategy for playing volleyball . 2 hour will be given for successful completion of this course hours per week . Students may elect to take this course for regardless of the number of times the course is repeated . Pass/Fail . PHED 2040—Varsity Softball 1 sem . hr . PHED 1070—Tennis 1 sem . hr . Only for varsity athletes . Pass/fail grading system will be Rules, skills, and strategy for playing tennis . 2 hours per used . One credit hour will be given for successful comple- week . Students may elect to take this course for Pass/Fail . tion of this course regardless of the number of times the course is repeated . PHED 1080—Softball 1 sem . hr . Rules, skills, and strategy for playing softball . 2 hours per NOTE: PHED 2070 and PHED 2080 are offered as Pass/ week . Students may elect to take this course for Pass/Fail . Fail only .

PHED 1090—Golf 1 sem . hr . PHED 2070—Wellness and Physical Instruction in the choice and use of clubs, stance, and swing . Activity I 2 sem . hrs . Golf practice on course with emphasis on rules, etiquette, (Prerequisites/Corequisites: First inform your doctor and and scoring . 2 hours per week . Students may elect to take observe these guidelines: 1) Under 30: You can start exer- this course for Pass/Fail . cising if you’ve had a check-up within the past year and the doctor found nothing wrong with you . 2) Between 30 and PHED 1110—Jogging 1 sem . hr . 39: You should have a check-up within three months before Instruction in the proper guidelines for jogging in prepara- you start exercising . The examination should include an tion for a lifetime fitness program . Participation is a require- electrocardiogram [EKG] taken at rest . 3) Above 40: Same ment for credit . 2 hours per week . Students may elect to take as for the 30-39 group with one important addition . Your this course for Pass/Fail . doctor should also take an EKG to check your heart while you are exercising . [This is called a stress test .] Your pulse PHED 1120—Badminton 1 sem . hr . rate during this test should approach the level it would dur- The basic skills, rules, and strategy for playing badminton . ing aerobic workouts .) 2 hours per week . Students may elect to take this course for The student’s physical condition is assessed by a graded Pass/Fail . exercise tolerance test . Muscular strength, flexibility and dieting habits will be assessed . Implementation of different PHED 1130—Weight Training 1 sem . hr . activities including mini-lectures are designed to improve a Proper techniques for weight training with individually student’s desired level of wellness/fitness . 1 hour lecture, 2 tailored programs . Instruction leading to satisfactory per- hours laboratory (supervised and unsupervised labs will be formance of the four basic lifts . 2 hours per week . Students announced) . may elect to take this course for Pass/ Fail . PHED 2080—Wellness and Physical PHED 1140—Teaching Exercise and Sport Science, Activity II 1 sem . hr . K-Middle School 2 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites/Corequisites: First inform your doctor and Skills, activities, and resource materials for teaching ele- observe these guidelines . 1) Under 30: You can start exer- ments of movement, education games, educational gymnas- cising if you’ve had a check-up within the past year and the tics, and physical fitness to youth . doctor found nothing wrong with you . 2) Between 30 and 39: You should have a check-up within three months before PHED 1150—Tae Kwon Do 1 sem . hr . you start exercising . The examination should include an Review of the origin of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do from the electrocardiogram [EKG] taken at rest . 3) Above 40: Same Korean tradition . Covers extensive training and history of as for the 30-39 group with one important addition . Your Grand Master Tae Zee Park from origin to present day in doctor should also take an EKG to check your heart while the United States . Instruction in the proper rules, skills, and you are exercising . [This is called a stress test .] Your pulse strategies of Tae Kwon Do . Students start with a white belt rate during this test should approach the level it would dur- with possible progression toward a black belt; belt progres- ing aerobic workouts .) sion will be at student’s pace . This course is a continuation of PHED 2070, including pre-testing, three laboratory/exercise hours per week, and

100 post-testing . May be taken multiple times for credit . This Political Science course is for Pass/Fail only . ©POL 201—Fundamentals of American National Physical Science Government 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPM 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, ©PSCI 1110—Physical Science I 4 sem . hrs . DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, A study of Democratic theory and practice, constitutions DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skills levels) and constitutionalism, civil liberties, federalism, political An overview of the nature of science and basic aspects parties, and interest groups . 3 hours lecture . of physical sciences, aimed at presenting the essentials of physics and chemistry in a clear, easy-to-understand way . Encompasses the nature of science, the measurement Psychology process, physics of motion, energy, fluids, heat and tem- ©PSY 110—General Psychology I 3 sem . hrs . perature, electricity and magnetism, waves, sound waves (Prerequisites: DSPM 0700, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, and light, the atom and the periodic table . 3 hours lecture, DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) 2 hours laboratory . A study of basic psychological principles, terms, and research . Emphasis on conceptual approaches to psychol- ©PSCI 1120—Physical Science II 4 sem . hrs . ogy, research methods, biological basis of behavior, psy- (Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, chological development, sensory processes, perception, DSPW 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) learning and conditioning, memory, thought, and language . An overview of the nature of science and basic aspoects 3 hours lecture . of physical sciences, aimed at presenting the essentials of chemistry, asstronomy and geology in a clear, easy-to- ©PSY 120—General Psychology II 3 sem . hrs . understand way: the atom and the periodic table, chemical (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or reactions, organic chemistry, the evolving Earth, the solar equivalent documented skill levels) system, the stars and the universe . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours This course is a continuation of General Psychology laboratory . 110; the course covers varying theories of motivation and emotion, theories of personaltiy, frustration and conflict, defense mechanisms, abnormal behavior, and therapy . 3 Physics hours lecture . ©PHYS 2010—General Physics I 4 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: MATH 1710) ©PSY 230—Developmental Psychology 3 sem . hrs . An introduction to the concepts, priciples and methods of (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or physics using algebra andtrigonometry for pre-medical, equivalent documented skill levels) pre-dental, engineering and science students . Emphasis A study of the biological, personal, social and intellectual is placed on experiences, experiments, demonstrations changes that take place within individuals as they develop and use of multimedia resources to understand and apply from birth through death . 3 hours lecture . in different situations the laws of motion, description of motion and forces, work, energy and the law of conserva- PSY 250—Psychology of Women 3 sem . hrs . tion of energy, linear momentum, circular motion, angular (Prerequisite: DSPR 0800) momentum, flueds, and thermal physics . The student is A course designed for people who want to know more about oriented towarad integrating conceptual understanding with women, their physical and psychological makeups, and the analytical skills using plain language with simple math- forces that have shaped them . 3 hours lecture . ematics . The principles of physics are related to applications relevant to students’ lives . Problem solving skills are devel- Sociology oped beyond an algorithmic approach through examples, problem-solving strategies and exercises . 3 hours lecture, SOC 105—Introduction to Social Services 3 sem . hrs . 3 hours laboratory . (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or equivalent documented skill levels) ©PHYS 2020—General Physics II 4 sem . hrs . An introduction to the various fields of social work and the (Prerequisite: PHYS 2010) roles and responsibilities of human services professionals An introduction to the concepts, principles and methods and volunteers . Includes study of the history and structure of physics using algebra and trigonomety for pre-medical, of social welfare . A minimum of thirty hours of volunteer pre-dental, engineering and science students . Emphasis is work in an agency is required . 3 hours lecture . placed on experiences, experiments, demonstrations and use of multimedia resources to understand and apply in dif- SOC 201—Principles of Sociology 3 sem . hrs . ferent situations oscillations; waves and sound; electromag- Admission - Acceptance of a candidate for enrollment . netism, light and optics; and modern physics . the student is Admission to Advanced Standing - Admission granted on oriented toward integrating conceptual understanding with the basis of credits earned at other colleges or on the basis of analytical skills using plain language with simple math- demonstrated educational attainment beyond the minimum ematics . The principles of physics are related to applications required for admission . relevant to students’ lives . Problem-solving skills are devel- Advisor, Advisee - The advisor, or counselor, is the instruc- oped beyond an algorithmic approach through examples, tor or staff member assigned to help the student with aca- problem-solving strategies and exercises . 3 hours lecture, 3 demic planning . The student is the advisee . hours laboratory . Audit - Enrollment in a class without receiving a comple

101 (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800) Speech A general introduction to the terms, concepts, and principles of sociology . The course will emphasize a history ©SPE 231—Fundamentals of Speech 3 sem . hrs . of the development of sociology, research methods, basic (Prerequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or sociological concepts, and a study of social institutions . 3 equivalent documented skill levels) hours lecture . Emphasis is placed on speech as an act of communication . The student’s confidence and poise before an audience and SOC 203—Social Problems 3 sem . hrs . ability to select, research, organize, write, and present a sub- (Prerequisite: SOC 201) A study of the contemporary social ject orally are stressed . Audio and video tape experiences problems in the American society . Emphasis is on crime, are included . 3 hours lecture . drugs, sex, population, mental health, poverty, energy, and minorities . 3 hours lecture . Theatre SOC 210—Marriage and the Family 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: SOC 201) The American family will be studied from dating to dis- ©THEA 1030—Introduction to Theatre 3 sem . hrs . solution . The course will examine conflict, singlehood, (Corequisites: DSPW 0800, DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800 or reproduction, and family finances . 3 hours lecture . equivalent documented skill levels) Emphasis is placed on a general appreciation of the theatre Spanish arts through the study of different styles of dramatic productions, a history of Greek to contemporary theatre, and the SPAN 1010—Beginning Spanish I 4 sem . hrs . processes involved in producing a theatrical production . 3 (Prerequisites: DSPS 0800, DSPW 0800, or equivalent hours lecture . documented skill levels) Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading . Upon Theatre - Applied course completion, students are prepared to enter Spanish 1020 . Insights into Spanish culture, customs and ways of life are presented regularly . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labora- THE 145—Performance Theatre tory . Laboratory I 2 sem . hrs . This course involves guided and directed rehearsals which SPAN 1020—Beginning Spanish II 4 sem . hrs . lead to a public performance . Minimum of 30 hours labora- (Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or permission of instructor) tory . (Prerequisite: The student must be cast in a production The program emphasizes the development of the four basic sponsored by the Theatre Department .) language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading . Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter an THE 146—Performance Theatre intermediate or second year Spanish course . Insights into Laboratory II 1 sem . hr . Spanish culture, customs and ways of life are presented (Prerequisite/Corequisite: The student must be cast in a regularly . 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory . production sponsored by the Theatre Department) This course involves guided and directed rehearsals which SPAN 1030—Introduction to the Spanish Language and lead to a public performance . Minimum of 30 hours labora- Culture 3 sem . hrs . tory . Spanish 1030 focuses on the acquisition of language learning and cultural skills . Language learning skills are THE 155—Technical Theatre Laboratory I 2 sem . hrs . developed by examining the broad concepts of grammatical (Prerequisite: The student must work on the crew from the forms, vocabulary, and sounds . Spanish culture is exam- beginning of the production until the conclusion) ined through language, literature, music, and visual arts . This course involves work on actual set construction, cos- Students will learn to speak elementary Spanish focusing tuming, make-up, stage managing, lighting, sound and/or on vocabulary used in everyday situations . A portion of the properties for major campus productions . It also includes course will emphasize vocabulary and expressions related crew work during the production . Minimum of 30 hours to doctors, nurses, medicines and illnesses . The course will laboratory . not meet the foreign language requirement but will serve as THE 156—Technical Theatre Laboratory II 1 sem . hr . a humanities elective . (Prerequisite/Corequisite: The student must work on the SPAN 2010—Intermediate Spanish I 3 sem . hrs . crew from the beginning of the production until the conclu- (Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or equivalent) sion) A grammar review and more advanced development of the This course involves work on actual set construction, cos- four basic language skills . Speaking and comprehension tuming, make-up, stage managing, lighting, sound and/or will be emphasized . 3 hours lecture . properties for major campus productions . It also includes crew work during the production . Minimum of 30 hours SPAN 2020—Intermediate Spanish II 3 sem . hrs . laboratory . (Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or equivalent) Continued development of the four basic language skills with emphasis on speaking and comprehension . 3 hours lecture .

102 THE 235—Acting I 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPS 0800) An introduction to the craft of acting . Elementary techniques and principles of the actor’s art are emphasized . Students will be involved in acting exercises . 3 hours lecture .

THE 236—Acting II 3 sem . hrs . (Prerequisite: THE 235) A continuation of THE 235 . More in-depth techniques and principles of acting are treated . More difficult acting exercises will be used . 3 hours lecture .

103 DEFINITION OF TERMS Average, Grade Point - A measure of average scholastic success obtained by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of quality hours . Calendar - The division of the full calendar year . The semester calendar is composed of two regular terms per year with about fifteen weeks per term of instruction excluding final examinations . There is also a summer session . Classification - A student’s status in respect to progress toward the completion of his/her curriculum, based upon the number of hours or courses to his/her credit at the time of registration . A student who has completed 28 semester hours is considered a sophomore . Developmental studies Program - A program of studies in various areas designed to give the student background prerequisites to college level studies . Course - Organized subject matter in which instruction is offered within a given period of time and for which credit toward graduation or certification is usually given . Course Number - A number identifying class level and distinguishing it from other courses in a given area of study . Course Corequisite - Two or more classes required simultaneously . Course Prerequisite - A preliminary requirement that must be met before a certain course may be taken . Credit Hours (Semester Hours) - Defined by the number of hours per week in class and the number of weeks in the semester . One semester hour is usually assigned to a class that meets fifty-five minutes a week over a period of one semester or to a laboratory-type instruction that meets two or three hours a week for a semester or combination of these depending upon the type of instruction and the material in the course . Therefore, a three hour non-laboratory course would, in general, meet three hours a week during the semester, and the credits earned would be “three semester hours” . A total of 60 college-level semester hours is the minimum required for graduation . Curriculum - The whole body of courses offered for study . Dean’s List and Honor Roll - Common designations for the published lists of students who have achieved a recognized standard of academic excellence . Degree, Associate - Degree granted upon completion of a specific program of college work . Degree, Earned - Title bestowed as official recognition for the completion of a curriculum . Degree Student - One who has fulfilled the admissions requirements and who is pursuing an associate degree program, referred to by some colleges as a regular student . Dismissal (Academic) - Involuntary separation of a student from the College because the student has not met the academic requirements . Dismissal (Disciplinary) - Involuntary separation of a student from the College as a result of misconduct . Division - A group of related departments, such as the “Business and Technology Division” . Elective - A subject, or course, which the student may choose, as distinguished from courses which are required . Electives, Humanities - Unless otherwise stated, non-applied courses in art, music, and theatre or courses in literature, foreign language, philosophy (except PHI 113/PHIL 1050 - Introductory Logic), World Civilization, or humanities . Electives, Social Science - Unless otherwise stated, courses in psychology, sociology, economics, geography, history, or political science . Financial Aid - Money made available to a student who demonstrates financial need . The term covers outright gifts, loans and jobs which are assigned to, or especially reserved for the student . Full-Time Student - A student who is enrolled in twelve or more semester hours of academic courses . Major - The student’s primary field of interest or study . Matriculation - The initial enrollment of the student as a member of the College . Part-time Student - One who is carrying an academic schedule of fewer than twelve hours . Probation - A period of evaluation during which a student’s scholastic achievement or conduct is monitored . Academic probation is the result of unsatisfactory scholarship; it is not a penalty but a warning and an opportunity to improve; it usually involves a compulsory reduction in course load, interviews for diagnosis of difficulties and development of a plan for recovery; usually the student is required to make regular specified improvement in his/her record in order to avoid disqualification . Disciplinary probation is a middle status between good standing or dismissal; the student remains enrolled, but under stated conditions to the college policies; disciplinary probation covers a stated trial period during which it is determined whether the student is returned to good standing (having met the stated requirements) or dismissed or suspended at the end of the period (having failed to meet the stated requirements) . Readmission - The return of a student who was not enrolled the previous term . A student who is readmitted after a one semester suspension will he readmitted on Academic Probation status . Reinstatement - The act of readmitting a student after he/she has been suspended . Residency Status - Students are classified as resident or non-resident for the purpose of assessing fees and tuition . The definition of residency is determined by the Tennessee Board of Regents, and decisions concerning resident classification are made in the Office of Admissions and Records . Transcript - The record of completed courses and the grades earned and the record of courses in progress . A transcript may be official or unofficial .

104 Transfer Student - A degree-seeking student having been admitted from another recognized college or university . Transient Student - A non-degree student who is taking work at DSCC to transfer back to another college or university . Semester - One of any three terms during which courses are offered by the College (Fall, Spring, Summer) . Special Student - One who is not pursuing an associate degree program or academic certificate at DSCC . Suspension - Involuntary separation of the student from the College . Withdrawal, Administrative - A release from enrollment when an instructor notifies the appropriate authorities within the designated time period of the student’s inability to pass due to excessive or unexcused class absences . Withdrawal - A release from enrollment . A student notifies appropriate authorities, thereby making it an official withdrawal . When the student merely stops attending classes without notifying the authorities, failing marks are recorded and charged against him/her .

105 DIRECTORIES

Tennessee Board of Regents The State University and Community College System of Tennessee

The Honorable Phil Bredesen Governor of the State of Tennessee, Ex-officio, Chairman

Ms . Fran Marcum, Vice Chairman

Dr . Charles Manning, Chancellor

Members Mr . Frank Barnett ...... Knoxville Mr . John Boots, Jr (student) ...... Cookeville Ms . Agenia Clark ...... Nashville Mr . Gregory Duckett ...... Memphis Ms . Judy T . Gooch ...... Oak Ridge Mr . Jonas Kisber, Jr ...... Jackson Mr . Scott McMillan (faculty) ...... Livingston Ms . Fran Marcum ...... Tullahoma Mr . Millard Oakley ...... Livingston Mrs . Leslie Parks Pope ...... Gray Mr . Howard Roddy ...... Chattanooga Mr . J . Stanley Rogers ...... Manchester Mr . Robert P . Thomas ...... Nashville Mr . William H . Watkins, Jr ...... Memphis

Ex-Officio Members Ms . Lana Seivers ...... Commissioner of Education Dr . Richard Rhoda ...... Executive Director Tennessee Higher Education Commission Mr . Ken Givens ...... Commissioner of Agriculture

106 DSCC Foundation Board of Directors

Mr . Bill Adcock, Business Consultant, Past Chair Mr . Jeff Agee, First Cititzens National Bank Ms . Katie Winchester, First Citizens National Bank Chair of the DSCC Foundation Ms . Velma Travis, DSCC Treasurer of the DSCC Foundation Dr . Douglas Tarpley, DSCC Secretary of the DSCC Foundation Mr . Jerry Barrix, Wade Electric Dr . Karen A . Bowyer, DSCC Mr . Duke Brasfield, Attorney at Law, Brasfield and Brasfield Mr . Eddie Burks, Burks Beverage Mr . Hughes Clardy, First Citizens National Bank Mr . William Cloar, Retired Mr . Joe Emery, Security Bank Mr . John Ford, Ford Construction Company Ms . Penny Gutherie, D&B Properties Mr . David Hayes, Security Bank Vice Chair of the DSCC Foundation Ms . Dotty Jones, Security Bank Mr . John Lannom, Attorney at Law Mr . David Lewis, Quebecor World, Covington Mr . Stallings Lipford, First-Citizens National Bank Ms . Vickie McConnell, Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Commerce Dr . Fred Moore, III, Physician Mr . Warren Nunn, Bank of Halls Mr . Eugene Pugh, Landowner & Farmer, Halls Mr . William Reffert, ERMCO Mr . Paul Rose, Rose Integrated Services, Inc . Mr . Darrell Sells, McDonald’s Mr . Tom Sheedy, Caterpillar Mr . Tim Sloan, Retired Mr . Percy Smith, Retired Mr . David Taylor, Forcum Lannom Contractors Mr . Jack Todd, Retired, Past Chair Mr . Larry White, White and Associates Mr . Bret Whitley, Insouth Bank Mr . Bill Woods, Retired Ms . Sami Dietrich, Board Member Emeritus Mr . M . E . Magee, Board Member Emeritus Mr . Glenn Thurman, Board Member Emeritus

107 Administration

Office of the President Karen Bowyer ...... President Beverlee L . Weatherly ...... Administrative Assistant

Office of the Vice President for the College Mary Ann Sellars ...... Vice President for the College Faye Hendren, C .P .S ...... Secretary, Vice President’s Office Melinda Evans, C .P .S ...... Secretary, Vice President’s Office

Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Velma Travis ...... Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Patricia Larson, C .P .S ...... Secretary to the Vice President

Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement Douglas Tarpley ...... Vice President for Institutional Advancement Edith Carlton, C .P .S ...... Executive Secretary to the Vice President Cynthia Binkley, C .P .S ...... Information Research Technician

Office of the Vice President for Technology John Moore ...... Vice President for Technology Diane Camper ...... Director of Computer Services Teresia Hilliard ...... Computer Operations Specialist

Administrative Council

Alan Barnett ...... Director, Athletics Dorothy Bond ...... Coordinator, Student Life Jeff Boucher ...... Director, Center of Emphasis/CISCO Director Larry Chapman ...... Dean, Student Services Ron Coffman ...... Coordinator, Tech Prep Pam Dahl ...... Counselor/ADA Coordinator Beth Feith ...... Director, Adult Basic Education Program Jenny Johnsonius ...... Dean, Division of Nursing and Allied Health/Associate Professor James Frakes ...... Director, Small Business Development Center Julie Frazier ...... Business Manager Sheila Gillahan ...... Director,. Human Resources/AA/EEO Officer/ Title VI Coordinator Julie Griggs ...... Director, Gibson County Center J Dan Gullett ...... Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Connie High ...... Director, Student Support Services Kent Jetton ...... Director, Physical Plant Robert Jones ...... Director, Upward Bound Henry Lewis ...... Director, Workforce Investment Act Vacant ...... Dean, Learning Resource Center Tim Montgomery ...... Interim Business Manager/Internal Auditor Tina Morris ...... Interim Dean, Business & Technology & Dean, Continuing Education Janet Newman ...... Director,. Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Kay Patterson ...... Dean, Division of Arts & Sciences/Professor Sandra Rockett ...... Director, Financial Aid Jane Theiling ...... Director, Developmental Studies Program/Associate Professor & Mathematics Coordinator Kelly Tivey ...... Site Coordinator, TECTA Jane Pate Vondy ...... Director, Public Information Amy Watts ...... Director, Administrative Services

108 Staff

Teresa Adams, C .P .S ...... Upward Bound Rodney Alford ...... Learning Resource Center Assistant Eileen Anderson ...... Secretary, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Jaqueline Cherry ...... Secretary, Divsion of Nursing at Jimmy Naifeh Center Shayanne Cole, C .P .S ...... Transcript Analyst Charles Cooper ...... Utility Worker Howard Crawford ...... Utility Worker Phyllis Crawford ...... Custodian Linda Crouch ...... Library Assistant I Joyce Ann Davis, C .P .S ...... Printing Clerk Theresa Dunn ...... Secretary, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Ginger Dozier, C .P .S ...... Testing Technician, College Prep Mary Lynn Edwards, C .P .S ...... Account Clerk II Kimberly Epperson, C .P .S ...... Admissions & Records Lead Worker Teresa Evans, C .P .S ...... Continuing Education Jon Michael Everett ...... Utility Worker Wilma Everton ...... Custodian Harry Fonville ...... Custodian, Gibson County Center Danny Fowler ...... Computer Lab Technician Debora Gay ...... Custodian Madonna Glover ...... Office Supervisor Charity Gray ...... Secretary, Student Support Services Yuketa Hall ...... Secretary, Student Services Donna Hartman ...... Computer Lab Technician Sherman Hill ...... Custodian Angela Hooper ...... Account Clerk Supervisor Donna Hunter, C .P .S ...... Information Clerical Assistant, TECTA Brenda Johnson ...... Custodian Jessica Jones ...... Secretary, Gibson County Center Betty Lumley, C .P .S ...... Account Clerk II Barbara Moody ...... Account Clerk II/Switchboard Operator Katie Nelson ...... Custodian, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Birgit Northcutt, C .P .S ...... Secretary, Continuing Education Tamara Pritchard ...... Secretary, Center of Emphasis Robin Privett ...... Secretary, Division of Nursing Stacie Purvis ...... Secretary, Developmental Studies Program Peggy Rice ...... Secretary, Division of Arts and Sciences Rita Riley ...... Secretary, Division of Technology Debbie Roberson, C .P .S ...... Account Clerk II Doris Robison, C .P .S ...... Receptionist/Secretary, Gymnasium Wynette Ross ...... Secretary, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Michael Samples ...... Facilities and Grounds Supervisor Sandra Samples ...... Custodian/Supervisor. Teresa Smalley ...... Orientation Specialist, TECTA Felecia Smith ...... Secretary, Dyer County Literacy Program Larry Stafford ...... Maintenance Mechanic Lead Worker Heather Foster Stephens, C .P .S ...... Secretary, Gibson County Center To be filled ...... Executive Aide, Institutional Advancement Almeter Thomas ...... Custodian Donald Thomas ...... Custodian Kevin Thomas ...... Utility Worker Patricia Walker, C .P .S ...... Admissions & Records Supervisor Melba Woods ...... Custodian, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County

109 Workforce Investment Act Wanda Adams ...... Case Manager, Gibson County Dennis Anderson ...... Support Specialist Melissa Bane ...... Youth Case Manager Lori Vaughn ...... Youth Coordinator Don Dugger ...... Case Manager, Obion County Ginger Hardin ...... Planner/Public Relations Coordinator/ EO Officer Delores Hayes ...... Case Manager, Tipton County Donna Mealer ...... Assistant Director of Field Operations Tangela Midgett ...... Case Manager, Humbolt Miranda Miller ...... Case Manager, Dyer County Ann Pennell, C .A .P ...... Disability Program Navigator Faye Perkins ...... Accountant I Margaret Prater ...... Assistant Director of Administrative Services Derrick Quinn ...... Case Manager, Dyer County June Robison ...... Youth Case Manager, Obion County Laura Speer ...... Account Clerk I Ty Sirmans ...... Case Manager, Lake County Mike Whitson ...... Case Manager, Dyer County

110 Advisory Committees The members of the Dyersburg State Community College Jerry Cantrell, First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg advisory committees are citizens representing professions, Scott Chitwood, Quebecor World, Dyersburg businesses and occupations in the service area of the John Jefferies, Ford Construction Co . College . The purpose of the committees is to assist in deter- Albert Foster, Baptist Hospital, Memphis mining the needs of the community for college services and Bobby Grooms, Southern Comfort Software, Dyersburg to make appropriate recommendations . Larry Koonce, Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, Dyersburg ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPORT ADVISORY LeAnn Lundberg, Bekaert Corp ., Dyersburg COMMITTEE Bob Mayfield, Chairperson, Electronic Communications Terry Glover, Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg Systems, Dyersburg Kerrie Heckethorn, First Citizens National Bank, Jim McCord, Colonial Diversified Polymer Products, Dyersburg Dyersburg Angela Hooper, Dyersburg State Community College, Gary Purvis, Milan Ammunition Plant, Milan Dyersburg Chris Rimel, Dyersburg State Gazette, Dyersburg Renate Jennings, Marvin Windows & Doors, Ripley Pam Walker, Jimmy Dean Food, Newbern Tamara Pritchard, Dyersburg State Community College, Reggie Wilson, Unilever, Covington Dyersburg Linda Robinson, Chancery Court Office, Dyersburg CORRECTIONS/LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY Sandra Rockett, Dyersburg State Community College, COMMITTEE Dyersburg Thomas Bester, Adult Probation Officer, Dyersburg Kim Walker-Hill, Community Member, Dyersburg Phillip Bivens, Attorney General, Dyersburg Bennie Carver, Covington Police Dept ., Covington J .T . Chumley, Sheriff, Tipton County AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jason Collins, Police Chief, Mason Will Ann Avery, Lake County High School (Retired), Milford Durham, Ripley Police Department, Ripley Tiptonville James Harger, Police Chief, Munford Dorothy Bond, Coordinator of Student Life, DSCC Jeff Holt, Sheriff, Dyer County, Dyersburg Tyles Davenport, Dyersburg School Middle School, Steve Holt, Children’s Services, Covington Dyersburg R .W . Jewell, Police Chief, Millington Alice Eison, Dyersburg City Schools, Dyersburg Gill Kendrick, Police Chief, Brownsville Larry Chapman, Dean of Students, DSCC Terry Ledbetter, Dyersburg Police Department, Dyersburg Cora Hughes, Retired, Dyersburg Jessie Poole, Police Chief, Atoka Johnny Jenkins, Retired, Dyersburg Tim Richards, Newbern Police Department, Newbern Willie Lumpkin, Business Owner, Dyersburg Will Sanders, Police Chief, Trenton Mary Martin, Community Member, Dyersburg David Woolfork, Sheriff, Madison County, Jackson Rev . Robert Miller, Tucker Street Church, Dyersburg Ed Parker, Hastings Realty, Dyersburg FOUR RIVERS TECH PREP CONSORTIUM Michael Parr, Parr Realty, Dyersburg EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr . Ronald J . Reed, DDS, Dyersburg Buddy Bibb, Tipton Co . Schools, Covington Eugene Smith, Jimmy Dean Foods, Newbern Karen Bowyer, President, DSCC Vernita Turner, Dyer County High School, Newbern Mary Ann Sellars, Vice President for the College, DSCC Thomas White, (Retired) Dyersburg City Schools, Paul Carson, Tigrett & Pennington, Dyersburg, Chair Dyersburg Ron Coffman, Tech Prep Director, DSCC Peggy Dodds, Dyer County High School, Newbern BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY Julie Griggs, Director, Gibson County Center, Trenton COMMITTEE Dianne Homra, Lake County High School, Tiptonville Steve Bennett, Bennett, Inc ., Dyersburg Gary Houston, Union City Schools, Union City Paul Carson, Tigrett and Pennington, Dyersburg Chappy Ingersoll, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co ., Union Ben Cottrell, Venture I, Yorkville City Kerrie Heckethorn, First Citizens National Bank, Renate Jennings, Marvin Windows & Doors, Ripley Dyersburg Jerry King, Tennessee Technology Center, Newbern Bubba Hendren, White and Associates, Dyersburg Lloyd Ramer, Dyersburg City Schools, Dyersburg Jimmy Williamson, Dyersburg Electric, Dyersburg Bill Ray, Tennessee Technology Center, Covington Larry Ridings, Trenton Special School District, Trenton COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION Sue Toles, Lauderdale County Schools, Ripley TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sonny Yarbrough, Obion County Industrial Training Bobby Baker, Retired, Union City Center, Union City Marty Becton, Director of Technology, Tipton Co . Schools

111 GIBSON COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Covington Jim Blankenship, Chamber of Commerce, Humboldt Belinda Douglas, RN, Tennessee Technology Center, Tara Bradford, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Milan Covington Peggy Davis, Literacy Program in Gibson County, Trenton Jerry Diviney, Bradford Special School District, Bradford Coleman Foss, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Robert Galloway, Gibson County School System, Dyer Dyersburg Tim Griggs, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Rutherford Chuck McGlasson, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, Tim Haney, Peabody High School, Trenton Covington Dotty Jones, Security Bank of Trenton, Trenton Tom McWherter, Northwest Community Health Agency, Allen Leitherland, Roberts Funeral Home, Rutherford Union City Tommy Litton, Mayor of Trenton, Trenton Sarah Miller, Retired, Dyersburg Jane Maule, Trenton Community Resource Center Ralph Reynolds, M .D ., Retired, Dyersburg Vickie McConnell, Greater Gibson County Chamber of Chris White, West Tennessee Health Care, Jackson Commerce, Trenton Randy Poole, Gibson Co . Baptist Assoc ., Trenton TENNESSEE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING Larry Ridings, Trenton Special School District, Trenton ALLIANCE Diana Riley, Merle Norman Studio, Trenton Kathy Canovan, DHS, Jackson Ronnie Riley, Community Member, Trenton Pam Castleman, Northwest Head Start, McKenzie Joe Shepherd, Gibson County Executive, Trenton Cathy Wagner, NWAEYC President, Bradford Sherry Vaughn, Grace Broadcasting, Trenton Kathie Cothern, Jackson Bill Woods, Community Member, Trenton Karen Fowler, Early Head Start, West Tennessee Elizabeth Hailey, West Tennessee Association for HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Childhood Education International, Jackson ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sharye Hendrix, Child Care Resource Center, UTM, Tanveer Aslam, M .D ., First Choice medical Clinic, Martin Dyersburg Dr . Marti Herndon, UTM, Martin Mike Burt, Jackson-Madison Co . General Hospital, Lori Pearson, Jackson State Community College Jackson Representative Carliss Young Chastain, Focus Informatics, Inc ., Cathy Smith, Jackson State Community College Woburn,MA Representative Andrea Conley, South Mississippi Co . Regional Medical Sharon Waterfield, State Dept . of Education UT Martin Center, Osceola, AR Susan Hattemer, Southwest SRS Head Start, Henderson Tabothy Edgin, Regional Hospital of Jackson, Jackson Ava Estes, DSCC, Dyersburg SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY Shelly Eubanks, Humboldt General Hospital, Humboldt COMMITTEE Rachel Ferris, Community Health Corporation, Memphis Jo Cole, Community Member, Dyersburg Brenda Fincher, DSCC, Dyersburg Shannon Cox, Baptist Memorial Hospital , Union City Amy Flowers, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Tipton Debra Kidd, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, Covington Amanda King, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Cheryl Mink, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City Jackson Mary Rose Newsom, Riverside Surgery Center, Dyersburg Melissa Lamastus, Methodist Hospital, Memphis Konda Riggs, Riverside Surgery Center, Dyersburg Cheryl Mann, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Lauderdale Laura Riney, Riverside Surgery Center, Dyersburg Lauren Mendes, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Jennifer Smothers, Surgical Technology Student, Union Dyersburg City Terry Napier, Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, Dr . Jeffrey Swetnam, Riverside Surgery Center, Dyersburg Kennett, MO Carrie Thompson, Alumnae, Newbern Susan Osborne, DSCC Teresa Phillips, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City JIMMY NAIFEH CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Steve Robey, Volunteer Hospital, Martin Jay Albrecht, The Covington Leader, Covington Renee Stanley, RHIA, Gates Quincy Barlow, Barlow Funeral Home, Covington April West, Volunteer Hospital, Martin Tom Barton, Covington High School, Covington Teressa White, Great River Medical Center, William “Buddy” Bibb, Tipton County Schools, Covington Blytheville, AR Paul Betz, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Covington Duke Brasfield, Brasfield & Brasfield Attorneys, NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH ADVISORY Covington COMMITTEE Rosemary Bridges, South Tipton County Chamber of Mary Adcock, Community Member, Newbern Commerce, Munford Jacqueline Burchum, RN, University of Memphis-Jackson Harriet Cannon, USDA Service Center, Covington James Caldwell, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City Pete Cobb, Paslode, Covington Jo Cole, Alumni Representative, Dyersburg Myra Cousar, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, Loren Crown, M .D ., Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, Covington

112 Dr . Loren Crown, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Covington John McBride, Pilgrim Rest MBE Church, Covington Cari Dee Dawson, First Citizens National Bank, Munford Darry Marshall, Munford High School, Munford Jerry Dupriest, Patriot Bank, Covington Chuck Moran, Quebecor World, Covington Charles Eaves, Delfield Co ., Covington Judson Naifeh, Community Member, Covington Charles Ennis, Patriot Bank, Millington Janet Newman, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County, Rodney Eubank, City of Covington, Covington Covington Dominic Feragotti, Unilever, Covington Lisa Nolan, Wal-Mart, Covington Tim Fite, Tipton County Schools, Covington Rick Peeler, BancorpSouth Bank, Covington William C . Fleming, Public Works, Covington Bill Ray, Tennessee Technology Center, Covington David Ford, Bowater, Covington Paul Rose, Rose Integrated Services, Inc ., Covington Brenda Gatlin, Worldwide Art Studio, Covington Dr . Mary Ann Sellars, Vice President for the College, Kevin Gay, Mueller Fittings, Covington DSCC David Gordon, Mayor, Covington Grant Shipley, Brighton High School, Brighton Mike Gray, Charms Co ., Covington Bill Simonton, Community Member, Covington Robert Hagewood, Covington Electric System, Covington Thirza Sloan, Community Member, Covington Delores Hayes, Workforce Development Assessment for Gary Sloan, Bank of Tipton, Covington Tipton County, Covington Tim Sloan, Chairperson, Covington Jerol Hopkins, Jerol Hopkins Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Inc ., Dornetha Taylor, Tipton County Board of Education, Covington Covington Jeff Huffman, Tipton County Executive, Covington Thomas Taylor, Community Member, Covington Mark Hutchins, Wal-Mart, Covington Ed Timberlake, Alderman, Covington Gail Johnson, Regions Bank, Covington Robert Wallace, Kroger, Covington Lee Johnston, Covington/Tipton County Chamber of Jim Wyatt, First State Bank, Atoka Commerce, Covington Brett Whitley, Insouth Bank, Covington Mary Jones, Children & Family Services, Covington Barbara McBride, DSCC Adjunct Faculty Member, Covington

113 Faculty and Staff Mary Lee Alford (2006) Diane Camper (1986) Programmer/Analyst, Computer Services Director, Computer Services B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Marilyn Armstrong (1987) Sophie Cashdollar (1985) Counselor, Upward Bound Associate Professor, English B .S ., UT Center for the Health Sciences B .S ., Memphis State University B .S ., Lambuth College M .A ., Austin Peay State University M .Ed ., Memphis State University Larry Chapman (2005) Erskine Ausbrooks (1996) Dean, Student Services Associate Professor, Psychology A .A ., Mt . Vernon Community College B .S ., Middle Tennessee State University B .S ., Murray State University M .S ., Brigham Young University M .Ed ., The University of Arizona Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee, KnoxviIlle Ph .D ., The University of Arizona

Linda Ballard (2002) Kellie Dawn Chalk (2002) Instructor, Accounting Assistant Professor, Nursing A .S ., Shelby State Community College B .S .N ., Union University B .B .A ., The University of Memphis M .S .N ., Union University M .B .A ., The University of Memphis Marjorie L . Champion (1995) Alan W . Barnett (1995) Associate Professor, Nursing Associate Professor, Arts & Sciences A .A .S ., Arkansas State University Athletic Director/Men’s Basketball Coach B .S ., College of St . Francis A .A ., Three Rivers Junior College B .S .N ., Maryville College B .S ., East Missouri State University M .S .N ., Arkansas State University M .Ed ., The University of Memphis J . Clint Clifft (2001) Jason Binkley (2007) Associate Professor, History Counselor, Financial Aid A .S ., Jackson State Community College A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B .A ., The University of Memphis B .A ., Union University M .A ., The University of Memphis M .B .A ., Union University Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dorothy Bond (1986) Ron Coffman (2006) Coordinator, Student Life Coordinator, Tech Prep B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin A .S ., Rogue Community College B .S ., Southern Oregon University Jeff Boucher (2000) M .B .A ., Regis University Director, Center of Emphasis/Regional Director of CISCO Networking Academy Patsy E . Crihfield (1996) A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College Associate Professor, Nursing B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .A ., Stephens College B .S .N ., The University of Memphis Karen A . Bowyer (1984) M .S .N ., UT Center for the Health Sciences President B .A ,. Knox College Pam Dahl (1990) M .A ., Rutgers University Counselor/ADA Coordinator Ph .D ., The University of Alabama B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S ., Indiana University Kelley Burg (1994) Associate Professor, Nursing Anita Doherty (2006) A .S .N ., Union University Instructor, Mathematics B .S .N ., Union University M .S ., Purdue University M .S .N ., Arkansas State University

114 E . B . Eller (1969 -1981) Julie Frazier (2000) President Emeritus Business Manager A .B ,. Erskine College A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College M .A ., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University B .B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Ed .D ., The University of Tennessee M .B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Jamie Ellerbrook (2007) Larenda Fultz (1994) Instructor, Nursing Financial Aid Counselor B .S .N ., Middle Tennessee State University A .A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B .S ., Bethel College Ava L . Estes (1997) Associate Professor, Administrative Office Support Sheila Gillahan (2004) A .S ., Freed-Hardeman Director, Human Resources, AA/EEO Officer B .A ., Harding University B .B .A ., Lambuth University M .A ., The University of Alabama Jason Green (2004) Mary Jane Farley (1988) Distance Education Coordinator/Instructional Design Professor, Reading Specialist B .S ., Southern Illinois University B . A ., Nebraska Wesleyan University M .S ., Southern Illinois University M .A ., The University of Missouri Ph .D ., Southern Illinois University Julie Griggs (1999) Carol Ann Feather (1969) Director, Gibson County Center Professor, Music and Speech B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin A .B ., Morehead State University M .S ., The University of Memphis M .A ., Morehead State University Ph .D ., The University of Mississippi Debra Grunden (2007) Instructor, Nursing Cindy Fisher (2005) A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College Associate Professor, Nursing B .S .N ., The University of Memphis B . A ., UT Center for Health Sciences, Memphis M .A ., Murray State University J Dan Gullett (1985) Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Elizabeth Feith (2002) B .S ., The University of Tennessee Director, Adult Basic Education M .S ., The University of Tennessee B .A ,. Furman University M .A ., Furman University Mignon J . Harrell (2005) Tutor Coordinator Brenda Fincher (2000) B .A ., The University of Memphis Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems M .A ., The University of Memphis B .A ., Union University M . S ., The University of Memphis Judy Hendrix (1970) Webmaster James Flatt (1973) A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College Professor, Biology B .A ., Bethel College Jane Hicks (1983) M .A ., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Computer Programmer Ed .S ., The University of Georgia A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College Ed .D ., The University of Southern Mississippi Connie High (2002) James T . Frakes (1994) Director, Student Support Services Director, Small Business Development Center B .A ., The University of Arkansas B .A ., Arkansas State University M .Ed ., The University of Arkansas M .S ., Southeast Missouri State University Ed . D ., The University of Memphis Doug Hodge (1987) Manager of Assessment/Associate Professor, Andrea Franckowiak (1997) Developmental Studies, Psychology Associate Professor, Writing B .S ., Mississippi State University B .A ., SUNY Geneseo State College M .Ed ., Mississippi State University M .A ., Clemson University

115 Ellaine Hollingsworth (1990) Tonya McKellar (1996) Tutor Coordinator Transfer Advisor B .A ,. Memphis State University A .A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B . S ., The University of Memphis Akm Hoque (1996) Professor, Chemistry Jeannine McMahon (2003) B .S ., Dahaka University Instructor, Psychology M .S ., Dahaka University B . S ., Hillsdale College M .S ., Texas Tech University M .E .D ., Sul Ross State University Ph .D ., Texas Tech University Jamie Millan (2001) Randy Hulme (1999) Professor, Physics Women’s Softball Coach M .A ., The University of California-Berkeley Ph .D ., The University of California-Berkeley Martrice Hurrah (2004) Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Tim Montgomery (2006) B . A ., Mercy College of Detroit Internal Auditor/Interim Business Manager M .A ., Atlanta University B .B .A ., The University of Houston

Kent Jetton (2002) John Moore (1976) Director, Physical Plant Vice President for Technology A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B .S ., Memphis State University M .S ., Vanderbilt University Teresa Johnson (2002) Ph .D ., The University of Arkansas Instructional Librarian B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Tina Morris (2001) Dean, Continuing Education and Interim Dean, Business Jenny Johnsonius, (2006) and Technology Dean, Nursing & Allied Health, Nursing B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .S .N ., The University of Tennessee at Memphis M .B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S .N ., Murray State University Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee at Memphis Terry W . Mullins (1989) Associate Professor, Accounting Kenneth Jones (1994) B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Associate Professor, Biology M .B .A ., Memphis State University B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville C .M .A . (Certified Management Accountant) M .S ., New Mexico State University Charles Myrick (2004) Margaret Jones (1988) Instructor, Economics Financial Aid Counselor A .S ., Pearl River Community College B .A ., The University of Memphis B .S ., Mississippi State University M .A ., Mississippi State University Robert C . Jones (1989) Director, Upward Bound Janet Newman (1990) B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Director, Tipton County Center M .A ., The University of Northern Colorado A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B .S ., Bethany Theological Seminary Brandi Leonard (2006) M .A ., Liberty University Assistant Professor, English M .A ., The University of Memphis William Northcutt (2004) Associate Professor, English Henry Lewis (1983) B .A ., Tennessee State University Director, Workforce Investment Act M .A ., The University of Connecticut B .S ., The University of Tennessee Ph .D ., Miami University

Meleia Lewis (1991) Susan Osborne (1996) Associate Professor, Speech/Theatre Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology B .F .A ., Arkansas State University B .S ., UT Center for the Health Sciences M .F .A ., The University of Mississippi M .S ., The University of Memphis Tanga McCullough (1994) Librarian/Computer Lab Technician B .S ., Morehead State University

116 Kay Patterson (1990) Melody Smith (1999) Dean, Arts & Sciences and Professor, Reading Associate Professor, Mathematics & Study Skills B .S ., Memphis State University B .S ., Bethel College M .S ., Memphis State University M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Ph .D ., Memphis State University Ed . D ., The University of Memphis Bobby L . Solmon (1989) Bob Phillips (1993) Associate Professor, Developmental Studies Associate Professor, Business B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .S ., The University of Nebraska M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S ., The University of Arkansas Steve Son (2005) Ken Pittman (1986) Instructor, Mathematics Computer Programmer II B . A ., Murray State University B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .A ., Murray State University

Vicki Rainey (2002) Nancy Stevens (1996) Associate Professor, Mathematics Instructor, Adult Basic Education B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S ., The University of Mississippi Ph .D ., The University of Mississippi Dave Strong (1979) Professor, Developmental Studies and History Devalyn Reynolds (2003) B .A ., Union University Instructor, Mathematics M .E ., Memphis State University B . S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Ed .D ., Memphis State University

Emma Mays-Reynolds (1974) Douglas Tarpley (1976) Associate Professor, Administrative Office Support Vice President for Institutional Advancement B .S ., The University of Tennessee B .A ., Vanderbilt University M .Ed ., Memphis State University M .Ed ., Memphis State University C .O .A .P . (Certified Office Automation Professional) Ed .D ., Memphis State University

Mary Ricks (2004) Elijah Taylor (2002) Benefits Coordinator Women’s Basketball Coach B .S ., Iowa State University B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Sandra Rockett (1969) Jamie Taylor (1990) Director, Financial Aid Data Base Administrator and Computer Programmer B .S ., Louisiana Tech University A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College M .Ed ., Memphis State University B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Wendy Rose (1996) Ken Teutsch (2002) Science Laboratory Instructor Media Specialist A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College B .A ., The University of Arkansas B .S ., Austin Peay State University Jane Theiling (1989) Mary Ann Sellars (2006) Director, Developmental Studies Program/Mathematics Vice President for the College Coordinator/ Associate Professor, Mathematics A .A ., John A . Logan College B .A ., Furman University B .A ., Southern Illinois University M .S ., University of Tennessee, Martin M .A ., Southern Illinois University Ph .D ., Southern Illinois University Kelly Tivey (2006) Site Coordinator, TECTA Faye Sigman (2000) B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Associate Professor, Nursing M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin B .S .N ., Murray State University M .S .N ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Velma Travis (2004) Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Teresa Smalley (2006) A . S ., Jackson State Community College Orientation Specialist, TECTA B . S ., Lambuth University B .S ., Lambuth Universtiy

117 Jane Pate Vondy (2006) Cindy Williams (2004) Director of Public Information/Instructor, Writing Instructor, English B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville B .A ., The University of Memphis M .A ., Duke University M .A ., The University of Memphis

Cynthia Vories (2001) Philip B . Winkler (1987) Assistant Professor, Sociology Professor, History B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville B . S ., Southern Illinois University M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville M . A ., Northeast Missouri State College J .D ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville D .A ., Middle Tennessee State University

Thomas Walker (2005) Judy Wooten (1988) Coordinator, Surgical Technology Financial Aid Counselor A . S ., Forest Park Community College B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Kay Wall (2002) Emeritus Faculty Assistant Professor, English B .A ., The University of Tennessee, Martin Dr . Helen Bell (1969-1970) (1984-1996) M .A ., Murray State University Chemistry B . S ., The University of Tennessee Patricia Warren (2002) B . A ., The University of Tennessee Assistant Professor, Nursing M .S ., Memphis State University A .S .N ., Union University Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee B .S .N ., Union University F .A .I .C . (Fellow American Institute of Chemists) M .S .N ., Union University Dr . H . Blair Bentley (1973-1987) Amy Watts (2007) History Director, Administrative Services B . A ., Bob Jones University B .S ., The University of Tennessee B .D ., Bob Jones University M .A ., The University of Denver Beverlee L . Weatherly (1972) Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee Administrative Assistant A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College Dr . Richard Worley (1985-1992) Physics Linda S . Weeks (1989) B . A ., Hendrix College Associate Professor, English M .A ., The University of Arkansas B .P .S ., Memphis State University M .S ., The University of Chicago M .A ., Memphis State University Ph .D ., The University of California

Brian Wells (1999) Professor, Biology Adjunct Faculty B .S ., The Ohio State University M .S ., Texas A & M University - Commerce Mike Anderson, Developmental Math Ed .D ., Texas A & M University - Commerce B .S ., Freed Hardeman University

Robert White (2002) James E . Bailey, Psychology Men’s Baseball Coach Ed .D ., Oklahoma State University Harris-Stowe State College Elaine Barcroft, Nursing Richard Wilkerson (1994) B .S .N ., The University of Tennessee Associate Professor, Management Information Systems A .A ., Allen Hancock Beth Barnes B .S ., University of Utah B .A .,The University of Memphis M .A ., Webster University Matthew Barry, Justice Services Billy Williams (1969) B .A ., Plymouth State College Professor, Biology B .S ., Memphis State University Teresa Boswell M .Ed ., The University of Virginia M . Ed ., Columbus State University Ed .D ., Auburn University Jamie Broadstone, Nursing B .S .N ., Middle Tenn . State University

118 Donna Bumgardner, Speech Russell Gross, Biology M .A ., The University of Memphis M .D . Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Sherry Campbell, Developmental Math Jasmine Gunn, Reading/Study Skills B .S ., Indiana State University M . S ., Christian Brothers University

Linda Carter, Writing James Hardin, Political Science B . S ., Indiana State University M . A ., University of Texas

Carliss Chastain, Health Information Technology Phillip Hargrove, Biology RHIT, AHIMA, American Health Information Management M .S ., Murray State University Association Judy Hendrix, Computers Paula M . Cima, Philosophy A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College M .A ., Memphis State University Bonnie Hernon, Music Margaret Coleman, Developmental Study Skills, Writing M .M ., University of Miami M .S ., Mississippi State University Anita Honeycutt, Reading Lloyd Collier, Developmental Math M .Ed ., The University of Memphis B .S ., Austin Peay State University William Kelly, Music Andrea Conley, Health Information Technology B .A ., Lambuth University M .B .A ., Stephens College Mary L . Kennon, Developmental Math Cathleen Cox, English Ed . D ., Memphis State University M .A ., The University of Memphis R . L . Kennon, Developmental Math Robert Cupples, Wellness M .Ed ., Memphis State University M .S ., The University of Tennessee Donna Kilburn, Computers Damon Deal, Psychology B .S ., The University of Memphis M .A ., Liberty University Amanda King, Health Information Technology Judith Dierkes, Art B .S ., University of Tennessee Center for the M . S ., The University of Tennessee Health Sciences

Gary Drum, Speech Donna King, Reading/Writing Ph .D ., The University of Tennessee B .S ., The University of Memphis

Rachel Ferris, Health Information Technology Alan Kinningham, Music A .A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College D .M .A ., Memphis State University

Valerie Fitch, Music Mary Ladd, Early Childhood M .A ., Murray State University M . Ed ., Union University

Sheilla Foster, Nursing Cliff Laird, English/Writing B .S .N ., The University of Tennessee M .S ., The University of Memphis

Sara P . Gangaware, College Experience Tresa Lawson, Biology M .S ., The University of Memphis M .S ., Memphis State University

Beth Glover, Early Childhood Melissa Lemastus, Health Information Technology M .S ., Southeastern University A .A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College

Ashley Goulder, English/Writing Bob Lhota, Management Information Systems M .A ., The University of Memphis M .L .S ., University of Pittsburgh

Bill Gray, History John Mathis, Management Information Systems M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S ., The University of Memphis

Donald Griffin, History Margaret Maxey, Developmental Math M . A ., The University of Tennessee B .S ., Arkansas State University

119 Shirley McGuire, Management Information Systems Gara Strong, English M .B .A ., The University of Tennessee M .A ., The University of Memphis

David Mercer, Management Information Systems Michelle Sykes, Health Information Technology A .S ., Jackson State Community College A .A .S ., Dyersburg State Community College

Wendy Moore, Nursing Rosemary Tillman, English B .S .N ., Union University B .A ., Bethel College, M .S ., Union University

Sharon Morris, Music Rebecca Thompson, English B .M ., Union University M .S ., The University of Tennessee

Tina Morris, Marketing/Management Carolyn Tyler, Developmental Math M .B .A ., The University of Tennessee M .S ., Lincoln Memorial University

Russell Morrow, Philosophy Kenneth Uselton, Philosophy D .Min ., United Theological Seminary D . Div ., Vanderbilt University

Terry Newman, Management Information Systems Janalyn Uttz, Music Microsoft Certified Professional B .M ., Union University A+ Certified Certified PC Service Technician William R . Van Ulzen, Art M .S ., St . Francis University Leila Nichols, Nursing B .S .N ., Union University Charles Viar, Psychology Ed .D ., Memphis State University Amy B . Payne, Physical Education B .A ,. The University of Memphis Marie Walden, Early Childhood Greg Pillow, Accounting M . Ed ., Murray State University M .B .A ., The University of Tennessee Christine Fox Weatherman, English Natalie Reed, Study Skills M .F .A ., The University of Memphis M .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin William Weatherred, Jr ., Biology Ronald Rimovsky, History M .S ., The University of Memphis M . Ed ., Union University Kimberly Welch, MST Wanda Robertson, Mathematics B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Martin M .S ., The University of Tennessee Jill Wells, Sociology Sharon Sanders, Developmental Math M .S ., University of Texas M . S ., The University of Memphis Ginny Whitley, Physical Education Jack Santos, EMT M .S ., The University of Memphis Certified EMT, Dyersburg State Community College Bonnie Wicker, Math Joanne Simonton, College Experience M . S ., The University of Memphis M . S ., The University of Tennessee David Willard, Music Floyd R . Speck, Music M .M ., Central Missouri State M .M ., University of Kentucky Don Wilson, History Patricia Speight, Developmental Math M .A ., The University of Memphis M .A ., Trevecca Nazarene University Lori Wilson, EMT Rene Stanley, Health Technology Paramedic -Shelby State Community College B .S ., The University of Tennessee, Memphis Betty Young, Reading/Study Skills David Steinman, Sociology B . A ., The University of Tennessee-Martin M .A ., Mississippi State University Larry Youngman, EMT A .A .S ., Shelby State Community College Ina Story, Mathematics

M .S ., Memphis State University

120 Continuing Education Instructors Youth Program Instructors

2005-2006 Tiffany Benoist Stephanie Clark Erskine Ausbrooks Fire Cruxent Jeff Boucher Jorge Cruxent Terry Browning Randall Cummings Dan Burch Pam Green Brandy Chandler Laura Beth Griffin Jim Church Max Grimes Willis Easley Donna Kilburn Jamie Frakes Tammy Klutts Lee Gaugh Tarina Laxton Julie Griggs Jaime Millan Max Grimes Karen Mosley Nancy Hardin Kim Neill David Haynes Alex Pisha Charlie Hensley Melo Dee Pisha Billy Hurst Sonja Riggs Robert Johnson Kelly Scott Youlanda Jones Michael Scott Donna Kilburn Nancy Scott Larry Kimbel Teresa Tabor Lita McBroom Michael Walsh Jaime Millan Tina Morris Vicky Parker Melo Dee Pisha Michael Rodgers Jeff Roush Bucky Rushing Jack Santos Marta Schott Donna Sowell Shannon Stewart Teresa Tabor Millan Vigil Richard Villiva Rick Wilkerson Molly Williams

121 STUDENT HANDBOOK

122 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR ...... 286-3334

ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS ...... 286-3327 J Dan Gullett, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER ...... 286-3316 Sheila Gillahan, Director

ARTS & SCIENCES DIVISION ...... 286-3371 Dr . Kay Patterson, Dean

ASSESSMENT/TESTING ...... 286-3359 Doug Hodge, Manager

ATHLETICS ...... 286-3259 Alan Barnett, Director

BUSINESS OFFICE ...... 286-3308 Julie Frazier, Business Manager

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION ...... 286-3204 Tina Morris, Interim Dean

CAREER DEVELOPMENT ...... 286-3242 Pam Dahl, Counselor

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM ...... 286-3357 Jane Theiling, Director

COMPUTER SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ...... 286-3338 Dr . John Moore, Vice President for Technology

CONTINUING EDUCATION ...... 286-3266 Tina Morris, Dean

COUNSELING ...... 286-3242 Pam Dahl, Counselor

DISABILITY SERVICES/ADA ...... 286-3242 Pam Dahl, Coordinator

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ...... 286-3307 Velma Travis, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

FINANCIAL AID ...... 286-3238 Sandra Rockett, Director

123 FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS ...... 286-3263 Margaret Jones Kerry Smith Judy Wooten

GIBSON COUNTY/TRENTON CENTER ...... (731). 855-1419 Julie Griggs, Director

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ...... 286-3346 Dr . Douglas Tarpley, Vice President

JOB PLACEMENT ...... 286-3242 Pam Dahl, Counselor

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER ...... 286-3226 Vacant

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS ...... 286-3332 Dorothy Bond, Director

NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH DIVISION ...... 286-3398 Jenny Johnsonius, Dean

ORIENTATION ...... 286-3332 Pam Dahl, Coordinator

PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES ...... 286-3316 Sheila Gillahan, Director

PRESIDENT ...... 286-3301 Dr . Karen Bowyer

PUBLIC INFORMATION ...... 286-3347 Jane Pate Vondy, Director

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ...... 286-3201 James T . Frakes, Coordinator

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/STUDENT LIFE ...... 286-3332 Dorothy Bond, Coordinator

STUDENT SERVICES ...... 286-3240 Dr . Larry A . Chapman, Dean

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER ...... 286-3254 Dr . Vicki Rainey, Director

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 286-3389 Connie High, Director

124 TENNESSEE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING ALLIANCE (TECTA) ...... 855-1419 Kelly Tivey, Site Coordinator

TIPTON COUNTY/COVINGTON CENTER ...... (901). 475-3100 Janet Newman, Director

VETERANS AFFAIRS (Financial Aid Office) ...... 286-3239 Judy Wooten

VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE COLLEGE ...... 286-3322 Dr . Mary Ann Sellars

See the Following for Information About : ABSENCES ...... Instructor ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS ...... Student Activities Coordinator ADMISSIONS POLICIES ...... Admissions and Records ADULT EDUCATION ...... Continuing Education Dean AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ...... Director, Human Resources ALUMNI ...... Advancement Office ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ...... ADA. Coordinator ASSESSMENT ...... Manager of Assessment AUTOMOBILE - MOTORCYCLES Accident, Stolen, Stalled ...... Student Services Office Permit and Regulations ...... Business Office/Learning Resource Center Ticket, Payment ...... Business Office Ticket Appeal ...... Business Office CATALOGS ...... Admissions & Records, Counselors CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...... Admissions & Records COURSES Drop, Add, Withdrawal ...... Advisor/Admissions & Records Which to Take ...... Advisor/Counselor Non-Credit Courses ...... Continuing Education Dean Overload ...... Advisor DISABILITY SERVICES (STUDENT)/ADA ...... ADA. Coordinator EMERGENCIES ...... Student Services Office EVENING ADMINISTRATION ...... Admissions & Records GRADES Grades Recorded ...... Admissions & Records Transcripts Release ...... Admissions & Records

125 Transferring Courses ...... Admissions & Records GRADUATION INFORMATION ...... Admissions & Records GYM ACCESS ...... Student Services Office HOUSING, OFF-CAMPUS ...... Student Services Office I .D . CARDS ...... Learning Resource Center INTRAMURALS ...... Student Activities JOBS (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME) ...... Job Placement Counselor LOAN - SCHOLARSHIP ...... Financial Aid Office LOST AND FOUND ...... Division Offices MEETING ROOMS, STUDENT ...... Vice President for the College MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS ...... Coordinator of Student Life NEWS FOR COLLEGE NEWSLETTER ...... Student Services Office PAYMENT OF FEES OR REFUND ...... Business Office PLACEMENT ...... Job Placement Counselor POSTERS ON CAMPUS ...... Student Activities Office PROBLEMS Financial ...... Financial Aid Office Personal ...... Counselor Registration ...... Admissions & Records Scholastic ...... Instructor, Counselor, Advisor STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ...... Student Activities Office TESTS Computerized Placement Assessment & Support System (COMPASS) ...... Manager of Assessment ACT ...... Manager of Assessment Credit by Examination ...... Advisor Make-up Exam ...... Instructor Special Tests (Aptitude, Interest, etc .) ...... Counselor TUTORING SERVICES Vicki Rainey ...... Student Success Center Connie High ...... Student Support Services VETERANS AFFAIRS ...... Financial Aid Office WORK STUDY JOBS ...... Financial Aid Office

126 DSCC Dyersburg Campus Map

127 SERVICES AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Student Services Business Office and Gymnasium and allows a student to attend College activities open to the student body at student The mission of the Student Services Division at rates . Each student must retain his I .D . card and present it Dyersburg State Community College is to provide and upon legitimate request . The I .D . card will be validated at support the development and coordination of programs, each subsequent registration upon proof of fee payment . services, and activities designed to achieve three primary objectives: 1 . To provide for the general welfare of students . The Student Success Center/Tutoring Program 2 . To promote the personal growth and development of each individual student . The Student Success Center (SSC) is a free, drop-in 3 . To complement and supplement experiences in the tutoring program available to all students currently enrolled classroom . at DSCC . Computer tutorials and peer tutors are available Responsibilities for the administration and coordination to help students in college preparatory courses, as well as in of programs, services, and activities in the division rests college-level courses . The SSC program emphasizes under- with the Dean of Student Services . The Dean is assisted in standing concepts as they apply to homework assignments . this effort by a team of specialists and trained personnel in The SSC is housed in Room 151 of the Glover Education each department or area . Student Services is comprised of Building on the Dyersburg campus, in the Learning Resource the following departments, programs, and service areas that Center at the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tipton County and in contribute to individual student development and a success- Room 102 at the Gibson County Center . ful college experience . Student Support Services/Tutorial Program 1 . Office of Student Services, Student Center 2 . Office of Financial Aid, Student Center Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program 3 . Office of Student Activities, Student Center federally funded by a grant through the U .S . Department 4 . Office of Counseling & Career Development, of Education . The primary goal of the program is to ensure Glover Building students are retained and graduate from DSCC or transfer to 5 . Office of Admissions Outreach and Orientation, a four year institution . Student Center This program provides free tutoring, counseling and 6 . Office of Student Assessment & Testing, Security transfer advising to 185 students each semester who are Bank Community Learning Center first generation (neither parent has earned a baccalaureate 7 . Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Center degree), low to middle income, or have a documented dis- 8 . Office of Student Disability Services/ADA ability . Tutoring is provided by peer tutors, paraprofession- Compliance, Glover Building als, or staff members a minimum of twice weekly during 9 . Office of Student Life, Student Center the day and early evening hours . Opportunities are also 10 . Athletics available for participants to engage in career planning and receive personal, academic, and financial aid counseling . Student Activities For students planning to transfer to a four year school, activities are available to assist the student, including visit- Student activities exist to serve the extracurricular needs ing other campuses . The SSS office is located in Glover 215 of the Dyersburg State student body . These activities are on the Dyersburg campus and in Room 155 on the Jimmy designed to enhance leadership, social, and management Naifeh campus . skills necessary to compete in today’s globally competitive For additional information, please call (731) 286-3389 . world . It is the responsibility of the Coordinator of Student Activities to provide the leadership and support for the co- Office Hours - Faculty curricular activities of the campus . The Coordinator also works closely with campus registered student organizations Each faculty member posts his/her hours of availability and the Student Government Association . For information for student conferences on his/her office door . You should regarding student activities, contact the Coordinator of familiarize yourself with these times and take advantage of Student Activities, Dorothy Bond, at (731) 286-3332 . the opportunity to interact with your instructors concerning any academic problems that you may have . You will find DSCC Identification Cards that the faculty is eager to assist you with these problems . Students (full-time and part-time) taking one or more Office Hours - Administration credit courses on DSCC’s main campus must obtain a student identification card in the Learning Resource The following hours are operational for all offices in the Center during registration . Students registered at DSCC administrative buildings: off-campus centers may acquire an I D. . card and receive the Monday - Friday 8:00 a .m . - 4:30 p .m . benefits it so provides . This card is provided at no charge . The College switchboard is open each day from 8:00 a .m . to Lost or stolen I .D . cards can be replaced in the Learning 4:30 p .m . You can call direct to any office if you choose . Resource Center at a cost of $5 . The I D. . card is required of students by the Learning Resource Center, Bookstore,

128 Learning Resource Center (LRC) In addition, changes in your schedule can affect your eligibility for financial aid as well as your eligibility to par- The Learning Resource Center is DSCC’s “information ticipate in intercollegiate athletics . Student athletes should gateway” for easy access to and assistance with informa- review with their academic advisor the eligibility require- tion resources . It provides an on-line catalog of all of its ments of the National Junior College Athletic Association resources . Through the Tennessee Electronic Library, the prior to any adjustments in their academic schedule . LRC offers an on-line database of 5,000 full text magazines . The procedures for changing your enrollment status Information resources include 80 plus on-line databases, 16 begin with a visit to your advisor or instructor . If your CD-ROM databases and 46,188 eBooks . advisor or instructor does not have the appropriate forms, The Dyersburg Campus LRC has 118 computer work- you may obtain them from the Office of Admissions and stations, 86 for open use, and 32 for library operations . All Records or from the off-campus centers . The Office of of these workstations can access the college network and Admissions and Records will process the change in enroll- the Internet . ment status after the proper signatures have been obtained . The Learning Resource Center Web Page is accessible For more explicit procedures for change of enrollment sta- on the Dyersburg State Home Page . It provides access to the tus, consult the Academic Affairs & Regulations section of LRC catalog and electronic resources from any computer this catalog . Please note that schedule changes may be made connected to the Internet . The LRC provides a help desk at certain times on the web . with e-mail and phone access to assist with any online or other problems . Books may be checked out for two-week period and Correct Address and Telephone Number may be renewed . There are no fines for overdue materials . Please return materials promptly as a courtesy to others Each student should keep his/her correct address and who may want to use the materials . Reserve materials and phone number on file with his/her advisor, the Office of videocassettes can only be used in the LRC . Admissions and Records and the Financial Aid Office if Learning Resource Center hours are 8:00 a .m . until 8:00 you are receiving aid . If you move and/or change your tele- p .m . Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . on phone number during the semester, you should report these Friday, and 9:00 a .m . to 1:00 p .m . on Saturday . During the changes immediately . This is your responsibility . summer semester, the Learning Resource Center is open 8:00 a .m . to 6:00 p .m . Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . on Friday . Records (Transcripts) Learning Resource Centers are also located at the Records of students’ grades are kept on permanent file in Gibson County Center and the Jimmy Naifeh Tipton County the Office of Admissions and Records . Since these records are Center . They have limited collections of books . However, permanent and are frequently referred to for the purpose of they can access all of the LRC electronic resources and supplying information to legitimate sources, students should request additional resources from the Dyersburg campus . be acutely conscious that they are building a future and dili- Check the LRC Web Page for their hours . gent study will stand them in good stead after graduation .

Degree Planning Access to Records Students who are pursuing an associate degree at Students can have access to official school records Dyersburg State will be assigned a faculty advisor in their that directly concern them by filing an official written program of study . Faculty advisors are assigned at the request . Forms for this purpose are available in the Office student’s initial application for admission . Changes in advi- of Admissions and Records . Records may be reviewed, sor assignment are made when needed . and students may challenge the records if inaccuracies are Once students determine their major/concentration, they found . Also, refer to catalog, page 50 . should see an advisor for assistance with their degree plan . If students are undecided, they should see Ms . Pam Dahl, Family Educational Rights and Privacy DSCC Counselor, located in the Glover Building . Any time students change their major/concentration (FERPA) or the school they are planning to transfer to, they should The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) contact their advisor to make necessary changes in their affords students certain rights with respect to their education degree plan or to complete a new one . Change of majors or records . They are: concentrations within majors must be made in the Office of 1 . The right to inspect and review the student’s educa- Admissions & Records . tion records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access . Drops, Adds, Withdrawals and Students should submit to the registrar, Dean, Change of Course head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) One of the most important procedures for students is they wish to inspect . The DSCC official will make that of schedule changes or withdrawals . If you fail to fol- arrangements for access and notify the student of the low the correct procedure, you may receive an “F” in all time and place where the records may be inspected . If classes that were not correctly dropped or withdrawn, or the records are not maintained by the DSCC official you may fail to receive credit for courses that were not cor- to whom the request was submitted, that official shall rectly added or changed . advise the student of the correct official to whom the

129 request should be addressed . information . Students wishing to refuse disclosure 2 . The right to request the amendment of the student’s should contact the Office of Admissions and Records education records that the student believes are inac- at the beginning of each academic term . curate or misleading . Students may ask the College to amend a record Recognition and Honors that they believe is inaccurate or misleading . They should write the DSCC official responsible for the Each year the Student Services Division, in coopera- record, clearly identify the part of the record they want tion and coordination with the faculty and staff, sponsors changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or mislead- an Honors Convocation and Reception for the purpose of ing . recognizing those students, faculty and staff who have been If the College decides not to amend the record outstanding leaders and have distinguished themselves at as requested by the student, the College will notify Dyersburg State during the academic year . Honors currently the student of the decision and advise the student of awarded include the following: his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment . Additional information regarding the Outstanding Graduates - The graduates with the highest hearing procedures will be provided to the student cumulative grade point average . Only those students who when notified of the right to a hearing . complete a minimum of 30 college-level hours in residence 3 . The right to consent to disclosures of personally at Dyersburg State will be considered for the honor of top identifiable information contained in the student’s academic graduates . education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent . Dean’s List - Full-time students that compile a college-level One exception which permits disclosure with- semester average of 3 .50-4 .00 will have their names placed out consent is disclosure to school officials with on the Dean’s List . legitimate educational interests . A school official is a person employed by the educational institution in an College Board’s Outstanding Minority Graduates - Each administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or year the College Board recognizes minority graduates who support staff position (including law enforcement unit have distinguished themselves academically and in service personnel and health staff); a person or company with to the College and community . whom the educational institution has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serv- - Second year students may be recommended for this honor . ing on an official committee, such as a disciplinary The Student Affairs Committee evaluates the student’s or grievance committee, or assisting another school scholarship ability, participation and leadership in academic official in performing his or her tasks . and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to A school official has a legitimate educational DSCC, and potential for future achievement . interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional Academic Awards - The outstanding students in each aca- responsibility . demic discipline . Upon request, Dyersburg State Community College discloses education records without consent Community College President’s Scholarship at Austin Peay to officials of another school in which a student seeks State University - Recipient is selected from DSCC gradu- or intends to enroll . ates who plan to continue their education at APSU . 4 . The right to file a complaint with the U .S . Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Dyersburg Karen A . Bowyer Presidential Scholarship at The University Sate Community College to comply with the require- of Memphis - Recipient is selected from DSCC graduates ments of FERPA . who plan to continue their education at The University of The name and address of the Office that adminis- Memphis . ters FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office Vern Forcum Scholarship - Recipients are recommended by U .S . Department of Education the faculty and staff at Dyersburg State . 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605 Student Organizations - Members who have been outstand- Under the provisions of FERPA, Dyersburg State ing in their service to the organization will be recognized . Community College may disclose directory information to any person requesting it without the consent Athletic Awards - Baseball, softball, men’s and women’s of the student . Directory information includes the basketball, and cheerleader awards are presented at the student’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail Athletic Banquet . address, date and place of birth, major field of study, Also refer to catalog, page 40 . participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic STUDENT CONDUCT teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status, degrees and awards received, and the most previous educa- Admission to an institution of higher education carries tional agency or institution attended by the student . with it special privileges and imposes special responsibili- The College provides each student the opportunity to ties apart from those rights and duties enjoyed by nonstu- refuse to allow disclosure of any designated directory dents . In recognition of the special relationship that exists

130 between the institution and the academic community which abuse or immediate threat of abuse . it seeks to serve, the Tennessee Board of Regents has autho- 2 . Hazing . Any act of hazing of any variety by an indi- rized the Presidents of the institutions under its jurisdiction vidual, group, or organization . Hazing means any to take such action as may be necessary to maintain campus intentional or reckless act in Tennessee on or off conditions and preserve the integrity of the institution and the property of any Higher Education Institution by its educational environment . one (1) student acting alone or with others which is Pursuant to this authorization and in fulfillment of its directed against any other student, that endangers the duty to provide a secure and stimulating atmosphere in mental or physical health or safety of that student, or which individual and academic pursuits may flourish, the which induces or coerces a student to endanger his or Tennessee Board of Regents has developed regulations her mental or physical health or safety . which are intended to govern student conduct on the several Hazing specifically refers to those actions taken campuses under its jurisdiction, and which regulations may and situations created in connection with initiation be expanded or supplemented by each institution subject into or affiliation with any organization . to Board approval . In addition, students are subject to all 3 . Disorderly Conduct . Any individual or group behav- national, state and local laws and ordinances . If a student’s ior which is abusive, obscene, lewd, indecent, violent, violation of such laws or ordinances also adversely affects excessively noisy, disorderly or which unreasonably the institution’s pursuit of its educational objectives, the disturbs other groups or individuals . institution may enforce its own regulations regardless of 4 . Obstructing or Interfering with Institutional Activities any proceedings instituted by other authorities . Conversely, or Facilities . Any intentional interference with or violation of any section of these regulations may subject a obstruction of any institutional activity, program, student to disciplinary measures by the institution whether event or facility, including the following: or not such conduct is simultaneously in violation of state, a . Any unauthorized occupancy of institution or local or national laws . institutional controlled facilities or blockage of access to or from such facilities . Student Safety Policy b . Interference with the right of any institution member or other authorized person to gain access to Dyersburg State Community College strives to maintain any institution or institutionally controlled activ- a learning-centered environment free from intimidation, ity, program, event or facility . threats, violent acts and theft . This includes, but is not c . Any obstruction or delay of a campus security limited to, intimidating, threatening or hostile behaviors, officer, fireman or any institution official in the physical abuse or verbal abuse, vandalism, arson, sabotage, performance of his/her duty . use weapons, carrying weapons of any kind onto school or 5 . Misuse of or Damage to Property . Any act of misuse, institution property, or any other act, which is inappropriate vandalism, malicious or unwarranted damage or to the academic environment . destruction, defacing, disfiguring or unauthorized use Students who feel they have subjected to any of the of property belonging to the institution including, but behaviors listed above are requested to immediately report not limited to, fire alarms, fire equipment, elevators, the incident to the Dean of Student Services . Students who telephones, institution keys, library materials and/or observe or have knowledge of any violation of this policy safety devices; and any such act against a member should also report it immediately . Complaints will be inves- of the institution community or a guest of the institu- tigated in accordance with the DSCC Student Handbook, tion . and disciplinary action will be taken against the offender, 6 . Theft, Misappropriation or Unauthorized Sale . Any if appropriate . act of theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized pos- The College reserves the right to take any and all action session or sale of institution property or any such act required to enforce the above policy including searching against a member of the institution community or a and inspection of school property and material brought into guest of the institution . or out of the institution . 7 . Misuse of Documents or Identification Cards . Any forgery, alteration or unauthorized use of institutional documents, forms, records or identification cards, Disciplinary Offenses including the giving of any false information or the Generally, through appropriate due process procedures, withholding of necessary information, in connection institutional disciplinary measures shall be imposed for con- with a students’ admission, enrollment or status in the duct which adversely affects the institution’s pursuit of its institution . educational objectives, which violates or shows a disregard 8 . Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons . Any unau- for the rights of other members of the academic community thorized or illegal possession of or use of firearms or or which endangers property or persons on institution or dangerous weapons of any kind . T .C .A . 39-17-1309 institution-controlled property . prohibits the possession of weapons, including firearms, on any property owned, used or operated by TBR . Individual or Organizational Misconduct Notice must be posted and verbiage for such notice is provided . The notice must state: FELONY . STATE Behaviors subject to disciplinary sanctions shall include LAW PRESCRIBES A MAXIMUM PENALTY but not be limited to the following examples: OF SIX (6) YEARS IMPRISONMENT AND A FINE NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND 1 . Conduct Dangerous to Others . Any conduct which DOLLARS ($3,000) FOR CARRYING WEAPONS constitutes a serious danger to any person’s health, ON SCHOOL PROPERTY . safety or personal well-being, including any physical 9 . Explosives, Fireworks and Flammable Materials .

131 The unauthorized possession, ignition or detonation on or off-campus which poses a substantial threat to persons of any object or article which could cause damage by or property within the institutional community . fire or other means to persons or property or the pos- For the purpose of these regulations, a “student” shall session of any substance which could be considered mean any person who is registered for study in any institu- to be fireworks and used as such . tion in the State University and Community College System 10 . Alcoholic Beverages . The use, possession, distribu- of Tennessee for any academic period . A person shall be tion, sale or manufacture of alcoholic beverages, considered a student during any period which follows the or public intoxication on property owned or con- end of an academic period which the student has completed trolled by the institution; at an institution-sponsored until the last day of registration for the next succeeding event; on property owned or controlled by an affili- regular academic period and during any period while the ated clinical site; or in violation of any term of the student is under suspension from the institution . DSCC Drug-Free Schools and Communities Policy Statement . 11 . Drugs . The unlawful use, possession, distribution, Disciplinary Sanctions sale or manufacture, of any drug or controlled substance (including any stimulant, depressant, narcotic, Upon determination that a student or organization has or hallucinogenic drug or substance, or marijuana), violated any of the rules, regulations or disciplinary guide- being under the influence of any drug or controlled lines set forth in the regulations, the following disciplinary substance, or the misuse of legally prescribed or sanctions may be imposed, either singly or in combination, “over the counter” drugs on property owned or con- by the appropriate institution officials: trolled by the institution; at an institution-sponsored event; on property owned or controlled by an affili- 1 . Restitution . A student who has committed an offense ated clinical site; or in violation of any term of the against property may be required to reimburse the DSCC Drug-Free Schools and Communities Policy institution or other owner for damage to or misap- Statement . propriation of such property . Any such payment in 12 . Gambling . Gambling in any form . restitution shall be limited to actual cost of repair or 13 . Financial Irresponsibility . Failure to promptly meet replacement . financial responsibilities to the institution including, 2 . Warning . The appropriate institutional official may but not limited to, knowingly passing a worthless notify the student that continuation or repetition of check or money order in payment to the institution or specified conduct may be cause for other disciplinary to a member of the institution community acting in an action . official capacity . 3 . Reprimand . A written reprimand or censure may be 14 . Unacceptable Conduct in Hearings . Any conduct given any student or organization whose conduct vio- at an institutional hearing involving contemptuous, lates any part of these regulations . Such a reprimand disrespectful or disorderly behavior, or the giving of does not restrict the student in any way, but does have false testimony or other false evidence at any hear- important consequences . It signifies to the student ing . that he/she is in effect being given another chance to 15 . Failure to Cooperate with Institutional Officials . conduct himself/herself as a proper member of the Failure to comply with directions of institutional offi- institutional community, but that any further violation cials performing their duties . may result in more serious penalties . 16 . Violation of General Rules and Regulations . Any 4 . Restriction . A restriction upon a student’s or orga- violation of the general rules and regulations of the nization’s privileges for a period of time may be institution as published in an official institutional imposed . This restriction may include, for example, publication, including the intentional failure to per- denial of the right to represent the institution in any form a required action or the intentional performance way, denial of use of facilities, parking privileges, of a prohibited action . participation in extracurricular activities or restriction 17 . Attempting or Aiding and Abetting the Commission of organizational privileges . of Offenses . Any attempt to commit any of the 5 . Probation . Continued enrollment of a student on foregoing offenses, or the aiding and abetting of the probation may be continued upon adherence to these commission of any of the foregoing offenses (an regulations . Any student placed on probation will be “attempt” to commit an offense is defined as the notified of such in writing and will also be notified of intention to commit the offense coupled with the tak- the terms and length of the probation . Probation may ing of some action toward its commission) . include restrictions upon the extracurricular activities 18 . Violations of State or Federal Laws . Any violation of a student . Any conduct in violation of these regu- of state or federal laws or regulations prescribing lations while on probationary status may result in the conduct or establishing offenses, which laws and imposition of a more serious disciplinary sanction . regulations are incorporated herein by reference . 6 . Suspension . If a student is suspended, he/she is sepa- Disciplinary action may be taken against a student for rated from the institution for a stated period of time violations of the foregoing regulations which occur on insti- with conditions of readmission stated in the notice of tutionally owned, leased or otherwise controlled property, suspension . or which occur off-campus when the conduct impairs, inter- 7 . Expulsion . Expulsion entails a permanent separation feres with or obstructs any institutional activity or the mis- from the institution . The imposition of this sanction sions, processes and functions of the institution . In addition, is a permanent bar to the student’s readmission to the disciplinary action may be taken on the basis of any conduct institution .

132 8 . Interim or Summary Suspension . As a general rule immediately thereafter to contest the suspension . If the status of a student accused of violations of these there are disputed issues of fact or cause and effect, regulations should not be altered until a final deter- the student shall be provided a hearing on the suspen- mination has been made in regard to the charges sion as soon as possible . against him/her, however summary suspension may III . Disciplinary Hearing by Student Affairs Committee . be imposed upon a finding by the appropriate insti- The student shall be notified of the following at least tutional official that the continued presence of the seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date of the hearing: accused on campus constitutes an immediate threat to A . Time and place of the hearing the physical safety and well-being of the accused, or B . His/Her right to present his/her case to the commit- of any other member of the institutional community tee or its guests, make likely destruction of property, or C . His/Her right to be accompanied by an advisor a substantial disruption of classroom or other campus D . His/Her right to call witnesses activities . In any case of immediate suspension, the E . His/Her right to confront witnesses against him/her student shall be given an opportunity at the time of Subsequent to the hearing, the student shall receive the the decision or immediately thereafter to contest the written decision of the committee which shall include any suspension, and if there are disputed issues of fact or right of appeal . The student shall have the right to appeal the cause and effect, the student shall be provided a hear- decision of the Student Affairs Committee by submitting a ing on the suspension as soon as possible . written statement within five (5) days to the Vice President 9 . Rescindment . The President of the College is autho- for the College who will render a final decision within ten rized, in his/her discretion, to subsequently convert (10) days . any sanction imposed to a lesser sanction or to rescind any previous sanction in appropriate cases . Academic and Classroom Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures The instructor has the primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic The administration of discipline is a function of the integrity and can order the temporary removal or exclusion Office of the Vice President for the College . Disciplinary from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive procedures will be such as to guarantee due process in conduct or conduct in violation of the general rules and determining disciplinary penalties . Misconduct involving regulations of the institution . Extended or permanent exclu- the violation of College regulations shall be reported to sion from the classroom or further disciplinary action can the Vice President for the College, who shall investigate be effected only through appropriate procedures of the the validity of the alleged misconduct . If the results of the institution . investigation indicate a disciplinary penalty seems appropri- Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dis- ate, the student shall be so advised . In each case, the follow- honesty are prohibited . Students guilty of academic miscon- ing procedures shall apply: duct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of I . Conference with the Vice President for the College the class . In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions A . The Vice President for the College shall direct the which may be imposed through the regular institutional pro- student to appear for a conference with the Vice cedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor President for the College . has the authority to assign an “F” or a “zero” for the exer- B . At the conference the student shall be cise or examination or to assign an “F” in the course . 1 . Advised, at the beginning of the conference, of If the student believes that he/she has been erroneously the alleged violation(s) and of his/her right to accused of academic misconduct and if his/her final grade remain silent . has been lowered as a result, the student may initiate an 2 . Advised of the basis of the allegation(s) . appeal through the Office of the Vice President for the 3 . Granted the opportunity to refute the College which will fully explain all appeal options and allegation(s) . assure due process . 4 . Given notice in writing of the decision of the Vice President for the College . 5 . Advised of his/her right to a hearing by the Presence of Children on Campus Student Affairs Committee if request for a hear- The presence of children in the college classroom, ing is made in writing within five (5) days of especially small children, constitutes a distraction for the notice of the Vice President’s decision . instructor, as well as other members of the class, and there- II . Suspension Pending a Hearing fore compromises the effectiveness of the learning environ- A . A student accused of violating College regulations ment . An instructor may ask a student to leave who brings may be suspended pending a hearing by the Student a child to class . Affairs Committee if the Vice President for the While parents are in classes, children should not be College determines that the continued presence of the allowed to be unattended in campus common areas such accused on campus constitutes an immediate threat as the gymnasium, study lounges, and hallways . These to the physical safety and well-being of the accused, areas were not designed to accommodate children, espe- or any other member of the College community or its cially young children not under constant supervision by guests, destruction of property or substantial disrup- adults . The College is primarily a place for adults, and it tion of classroom or other campus activities . is anticipated that when children are brought into campus B . In any case of interim suspension, the student shall be facilities it is for a brief period while parents are conducting given an opportunity at the time of the suspension or administrative business or for a special program for children

133 sponsored byStudent the College Complaint . Procedures Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act The purpose of this procedure is to provide Dyersburg All cases which may result in (i) suspension or expulsion State students with a mechanism whereby complaints and of a student from the institution, a program for disciplinary misunderstandings may be resolved . The Dean of Student reasons, (ii) assignment of a grade which results in the grade Services will serve as the mediator between the parties of “F” in a course for academic misconduct or (iii) revoca- involved in the incident . tion of registration of a student organization during the term The following steps serve as a guideline to resolve any of the registration are subject to the contested case provi- formal complaints if the student is unable to resolve the sions of the Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures issue with the other party . Act and shall be processed in accordance with the uniform 1 . Within ten school days of the occurrence in which contested case procedures adopted by the Board of Regents the complaint is based, the student must meet with unless the student waives those procedures in writing and the Dean of Student Services to discuss the nature of elects to have his/her case disposed of in accordance with the problem . The student must also submit a written College procedures established by these rules . statement(or a completed Student Complaint Form) of the nature of the incident and parties involved . 2 . The Dean of Student Services will evaluate the nature STUDENT GRADE APPEAL of the complaint, determine the appropriate office PROCEDURES in which the complaint should be handled, and forward the student’s written complaint materials to the The procedure for appealing grades is designed to pro- responsible dean for resolution . vide any student at DSCC with a clearly defined avenue for 3 . If the student is unsatisfied with the resolution, he/she appealing the assignment of the final grade which he/she has a right to appeal . The appeal must be submitted believes to be unjust . The complaining student has the to the Dean of Students, in writing, within five school burden of proof in all cases . The procedure will be termi- days after receipt of resolution . nated at the level at which the student and the instructor are 4 . The Dean of Student Services will appoint a commit- brought into agreement on the appealed grade or at the level tee and schedule a meeting to review the complaint . at which the student ceases to pursue the proper process . The committee shall be composed of two students, Also, please refer to catalog pages 47-48 . two faculty members, and one non-faculty member . None of the parties involved in the incident shall SEARCH AND SEIZURE be members of the committee . At least one student representative shall be a member of the Student State law provides that students and their property on Government Association . The committee will meet the Dyersburg State campus may be searched and where within ten school days of notification of the Dean of necessary seized on the basis of a determination of probable Student Services . cause . Probable cause may be found where the facts and 5 . The committee members will have five (5) school circumstances within College administrators’ knowledge days to give their resolution of the complaint to the and of which they have reasonable trustworthy information Dean of Student Services . The Dean will meet with are sufficient in themselves to warrant a search in the belief the initiator of the complaint and discuss the deci- that a violation of the College’s regulations has been or is sion . being committed . If the student is still not satisfied with the solu- In the event that police or other law enforcement offi- tion, the matter will then be referred to the Vice cials not employed by the College request permission to President for the College . The Vice President for the search a student or his property, the College will not consent College or his/her designee will render a final deci- to the search unless the officials have a search warrant for sion within ten working days . that particular student or his property . 6 . No retaliation or adverse action will be taken against the student for filing the complaint . SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY 7 . If the student is still not satisfied, the student should contact the State Postsecondary Review Program Dyersburg State Community College is committed to office at the Tennessee Higher Education Commission providing its faculty, staff and students with an environment at 615-741-3605 . free from implicit and explicit coercive sexual behavior 8 . The institution will maintain comprehensive records used to control, influence, or affect the well being of an of all complaints including the source of the com- individual at the College . Sexual harassment of any per- plaint, type of complaint, and final resolution . These son is inappropriate and unacceptable and is grounds for records will be kept in the office of the Dean of disciplinary action . It may also, depending on its nature, Student Services . constitute a violation of federal law . A . Sexual harassment of employees or students at NOTE: If, at the discretion of the Dean, the complaint is Dyersburg State Community College is prohibited deemed to warrant immediate investigation and resolution, and shall subject the offender to dismissal or other the Dean of Student Services will handle the matter in con- sanctions after compliance with procedural due pro- cert with the Vice President for the College . cess requirements . Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

134 1 . Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or or proceduresSMOKING . / TOBACCO USE implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic standing; or In the interest of health, safety, and campus mainte- 2 . Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an nance, the following guidelines will govern the smoking individual is used as a basis for employment or of tobacco products in buildings and on property owned or academic decisions affecting an individual; or operated by Dyersburg State Community College including 3 . Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an off-campus locations and college vehicles . The institution individual’s work or academic performance or recognizes that smoking is harmful not only to the active creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work- smoker, but also to the “passive” smoker, who is exposed ing or academic environment . to others’ smoke . B . For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is The use of all tobacco products is prohibited in all defined as follows: Dyersburg State Community College buildings, facili- 1 . Sexual conduct of any nature which is not freely ties, including off-campus locations, and college vehicles . and mutually agreeable to both parties . Specific designated smoking areas are clearly posted adja- 2 . Communications of sexual nature, whether ver- cent to each campus building/location . This policy applies bal, written or pictorial, which are made with to the entire college community, including employees, the intent to intimidate the person receiving such students, and visitors . communications . While the success of this policy will depend on the 3 . Solicitation of sexual conduct of any nature, when thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of both a submission to or rejection of such conduct is smokers and non-smokers, enforcement of this policy shall intended to be the basis for either implicitly or be handled by the person(s) responsible for activities car- explicitly imposing adverse or favorable terms ried out within the particular room, facility, or program and conditions of employment or academic stand- area . The name of students who violate this policy should ing . be given to the Dean of Student Services for appropriate Any student wishing to discuss a complaint related to disciplinary action . this policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer/ Title IX Coordinator . All complaints will be dealt with promptly and confidentially . If needed, a hearing commit- ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS tee will be established and the normal grievance procedures described in the college Affirmative Action Plan will be UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH followed . DISABILITIES ACT Dyersburg State Community College is committed to CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT providing a discrimination-free environment for its students with disabilities . Students with disabilities are encouraged to inform the College of any assistance they may need upon The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and application to the College . Early self-identification will the Tennessee College and University Campus Sex Crimes allow the student to receive whatever reasonable accom- Prevention Act of 2002 require that whenever a sex offend- modation he or she may need as quickly as possible . The er becomes employed, enrolls as a student or volunteers at process of self-identification is as follows: an institution of higher education in the state of Tennessee, 1 . The student should notify the Americans with he or she must complete or update the Tennessee Bureau Disabilities Act Coordinator of any disability for of Investigation (TBI) sexual offender registration/monitor- which the institution may need to provide assistance . ing form and deliver it to TBI headquarters in Nashville . Students are required to provide documentation con- As defined in section 40-39-102 of the Tennessee Code, a cerning their disability . Specific disability services “sexual offender” means a person who is, or has been, con- are based on individual student needs and circum- victed in this state of committing a sexual offense or who is, stances . Documentation no more than three years old or has been, convicted in another state or another country, is required for accommodation . or who is or has been convicted in a federal or military 2 . Following the initial interview, the ADA Coordinator, court, of committing an act which would have constituted Pam Dahl, will coordinate Dyersburg State a sexual offense if it had been committed in this state . A Community College’s response to the student’s needs “sexual offense” means the commission of acts including with faculty, library, and support personnel who will but not limited to aggravated and statutory rape, sexual bat- be working with the student during the semester . The tery, sexual exploitation of a minor, aggravated prostitution, College may enlist the assistance of other agencies and kidnapping . and resource centers in meeting the student’s needs . Both acts designate certain information concerning a registered sexual offender as public information and there- Students who feel that they have received unequal fore amend and supersede the Family Educational Rights treatment because of disability should contact the ADA and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state laws Coordinator . Informal procedures will be initiated to resolve that previously prohibited the disclosure of such personal the student’s complaint . If these procedures do not resolve information . Since the laws require the publication of infor- the issue to the student’s satisfaction, the ADA Coordinator mation pertaining to sexual offenders employed, enrolled or will advise the student of the formal complaint procedure . volunteering at an educational institution, said publication For information, contact Pam Dahl at 731-286-3242 . does not constitute grounds for a grievance or complaint Please refer to the Student Disability Services section of under institutional or Tennessee Board of Regents policies Student Services in this catalog for related information .

135 HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE tions they make to the student’s total education cannot be overstated . The responsibility for the coordination of all Dyersburg State Community College offers a non- student organizations and activities rests with the Division compulsory health and accident policy which will provide of Student Services . protection for students at a very low rate . The College All prospective student clubs and organizations are is offering this group insurance as a service to students required to seek approval to organize from the Coordinator because the rates are lower than individual policies . Policy of Student Life . Application forms and standards for the information is available in the Office of Student Services, creation of student clubs and organizations are on file in Student Center . the Office of the Coordinator of Student Life in the Eller Students are urged to participate in this group policy . Building . Clubs or organizations making application are Students participating in physical education classes, intra- required to submit a statement of purpose and specify crite- mural activities and sport clubs are strongly encouraged to ria for membership (constitution) . purchase this policy . This policy does not provide coverage Criteria for membership must be consistent with the for students while they are participating in intercollegiate purpose(s) of the club . Any student may apply for member- competition or practicing for such competition . ship in any recognized club or organization and may be accepted for membership if he/she meets the criteria established . No application shall be denied membership because FOOD AND VENDING SERVICE of race, sex, creed or national origin . Students interested in joining a club should contact the club, club advisor, or the For the convenience of our students, an assortment of Coordinator of Student Life . For more information on gen- snacks and soft drinks can be purchased in vending areas eral policies for student organizations, ask for the Student located in each building as well as at the Gibson and Tipton Organization Handbook from the Coordinator of Student County Centers . Life in the Eller Building . Additionally, the Mill Grill in the Student Center provides an assortment of vending services . American Chemical Society Affiliates (ACSA) The American Chemical Society is one of the oldest TELEPHONES and most respected professional organizations in America . The purpose of this group is to uphold the extremely high Pay telephones located in each building on campus are standards of the ACS . Any student working toward an provided for personal calls . The telephones in the adminis- associate’s degree in a chemical science is eligible for ACS trative, faculty, and Student Organizations Offices are for student affiliation . ACSA was formed in the Fall of 1985 . official College use only . Dr . Akm Hoque is the faculty advisor (731) 286-3382 .

Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) BOOKSTORE Baptist Collegiate Ministry, formerly the Baptist Student The Bookstore is located in the Student Center Building Union (BSU), is a fellowship of, a program for, and an and carries all required textbooks and supplies needed for organization involving, students . Its purpose - coinciding classes, as well as gift items, clothing, greeting cards and with the College - is a search for truth of which God is the snack foods . source . Its goal - to reach students for Christ and His church The Bookstore hours are: Monday through Thursday - includes evangelism, discipleship, missions, and ministry . from 7:45 a .m . - 4:30 p .m ., Friday 7:45 a .m . - 4:00 p .m . Open to all students, its activities include Bible study, Hours are extended at the beginning of each semester and worship, fun, service and fellowship . Meals are served will be posted in the Bookstore . Wednesdays (Lunch-en-counter) at the Center . Mr . Stan A Bookstore is also located at the Gibson and Tipton Cavness is the BCM Director . Dr . Billy Williams, Glover County Centers . See posted hours at each center . Education Building, is the faculty advisor . The Baptist Book refunds will be made up to 15 calendar days from Collegiate Ministry telephone number is (731) 285-3750 . the first day of classes . A receipt must be presented for a full refund . No refund will be made for new books that have Dyersburg State Advanced Technology Association been written in or have the shrink wrap removed . (DSATA) The Bookstore will buy back books every day, but a The Dyersburg State Advanced Technology Association higher price may be paid at the buy back the week before is an organization designed for students who are interested and the week of final exams . Hours will be posted . in the aspects of today’s advancements in technology that The Bookstore accepts personal checks, with l .D ., for includes computers, robotics, computer manufacturing, the amount of purchase, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and computer design, office assistance, and training . In such cash . a rapidly advancing area, students are often left wonder- For further information, call 286-3241 . ing what has changed and what is available . DSATA will provide an avenue for students to learn about changes, visit area businesses where technology is being put to use, and STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS attend conferences . Students will find that whatever their Student organizations and activities exist for the per- degree, technology will be found in their work environ- sonal enjoyment and development of students at DSCC . ment . DSATA will provide an enjoyable means of learning Students are encouraged to become involved in the co-cur- how various careers are effected by technology . The fac- ricular student activities program and active student organi- ulty advisor is Mr . Rick Wilkerson (731) 286-3213, Glover zations . The benefits to be derived from such involvement Education Building . cannot be measured nor graded; however, the contribu-

136 Dyersburg State College Democrats (DSCD) also serve as a vehicle to heighten the College community’s Dyersburg State College Democrats exist to support all awareness of the concerns and problems faced by students efforts to increase the participation of college students in of color . The staff advisor is Ms . Tonya McKellar (731) democratic affairs; to promote the education of college stu- 286-3275 . For more information, contact Ms . Dorothy dents about the philosophy of the Democratic Party and the Bond at (731) 286-3332 . political process; and to affect political changes by participating in the election of local, state, and national elections . Music Club Faculty advisor is Ms . Linda Weeks (731) 286-3394 . The Music Club draws its members from students who are interested in fostering an appreciation and understand- Dyersburg State College Republicans (DSDR) ing of different styles of music . Members of the Music Club Dyersburg State College Republicans exist to support participate in several musical recitals annually . Faculty all efforts to increase the participation of college students in advisor is Dr . Carol Feather (731) 286-3256, Gymnasium . Republican affairs; to promote the education of college students about the philosophy of the Republican Party and the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) political process; and to affect political changes by partici- The goal of the Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Phi pating in the election of local, state, and national elections . Theta Kappa International Honor Society is to recognize Faculty advisor is Mr . Ken Jones (731) 286-3367 . the academic achievements of its members and to provide an opportunity for them to become actively involved in Dyersburg State Criminal Justice Organization student life at Dyersburg State . As members of the society, (DSCJO) students should exemplify its four hallmarks: scholarship, The Dyersburg State Criminal Justice Organization was leadership, service, and fellowship . formed to provide students interested in pursuing careers To be invited into membership in the society, students must in criminal justice and law enforcement a venue in which meet the following criteria: all aspects of the field can be discussed and explored . a . have a cumulative grade point average of 3 .00 or Members are also provided information regarding academic higher; and professional opportunities in criminal justice and law b . have completed twelve hours of college-level courses enforcement . Faculty advisor is Ms . Martrice Hurrah (731) at Dyersburg State; 286-3262 . c . have completed all college preparatory requirements; and Dyersburg State Health Information Management d . be currently enrolled in six semester hours or more as Association (DSHIMA) a student at Dyersburg State . The mission of the Dyersburg State Health Information Chapter advisors are Ms . Tanga McCullough (901) Management Association is to enhance the professional 475-1146 Tipton County Center, Dr . Dave Strong (731) image of health information by promoting the professional 286-3372 Glover Education Building, and Ms . Jane Hicks development of students preparing for a career in this field (731) 286-3336 Eller Building . and by assisting in developing and providing opportunities for interaction among students, educators, and business pro- Student Nurses Association (DSSNA) fessionals . The faculty advisor is Ms . Susan Osborne (731) The purpose of Dyersburg State Student Nurses 286-3294, Glover Education Building . Association is to prepare nursing students to become active members of the professional association of registered nurses Eagle Times after graduation . DSSNA meets on the second Wednesday The Eagle Times is a monthly student publication sup- of each month . The faculty advisors are Ms . Marjorie ported by the Office of Student Life . For more information, Champion and Ms . Kelley Burg (731) 286-3297, Glover contact Ms . Dorothy Bond at 286-3332 . Education Building .

Future Educators Association (FEA) Dyersburg Business and Administrative Office Support Dyersburg State Future Educators Association seeks Association (DSBOSA) to provide support and information to future educators; to The Dyersburg State Business and Office Support provide workshops on portfolio preparation and student Association was formed to promote and encourage profes- organization; to arrange for opportunities to reach out to sionalism among students planning careers in the office local high schools with information for graduating students; or any phase of business . Any full- or part-time student in and to arrange opportunities for future educators to observe any phase of business and/or technology related curricu- tenure and non-tenure educators in the classroom . Faculty lums may join - general business, marketing, accounting, advisor is Dr . Melody Smith (901) 475-3115 . finance, medical office, legal office, word/information and data processing . BAOSA meets on the second Wednesday Minority Association of Successful Students (MASS) of each month in Glover 202 . Ms . Emma Mays-Reynolds The Minority Association of Successful Students (731) 286-3215, Ms . Sandra Rockett (731) 286-3238, Ms . (MASS) was founded in 1970 (formerly Black Student Judy Hendrix (731) 286-3292, and Ms . Ava Estes (731) Association/Black Organization of Successful Students) . In 286-3216 are the faculty/staff advisors . an effort to extend the invitation to all persons of color, the name was changed to Minority Association of Successful Psychology Club Students in the Fall of 1994 . The purposes of the organi- The Psychology Club was founded to provide students zation are to foster better understanding between persons interested in pursuing careers in psychology, a venue in from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds . MASS will

137 which all aspects of the field can be discussed and explored . Association, is appointed by the College President and this Members are also provided information regarding academic committee serves as liaison between faculty, administration, and professional opportunities in psychology . Dr . Erskine and the intercollegiate athletic program . The committee is Ausbrooks serves as the faculty advisor, Room 210, Eller concerned with the development and implementation of the Building, (731) 286-3362 . athletic program as it relates to the overall philosophy and objectives of the institution . The purposes of the athletic program are as follows: Student Ambassadors 1 . to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to per- The Student Ambassadors of Dyersburg State form in competitive sports Community College serve as ambassadors to the College . 2 . to provide a place of interest for student morale and Twelve outstanding student leaders are selected through an enthusiasm application and interview process . These students then serve 3 . to assist the students in developing the highest level as DSCC Hosts, peer counselors, members of administra- of sportsmanship tive committees and along with the Admissions Counselor 4 . to provide an avenue for community identification visit high schools in the surrounding area . with the institution More information about the DSCC Student Ambassadors, 5 . to have as a priority the intellectual, physical, social, may be obtained from the advisor, Ms . Dorothy Bond at and emotional well-being of the student-athlete (731) 286-3332 . 6 . to provide an environment that encourages academic success Student Government Association (SGA) 7 . to provide student-athletes the skills for lifelong The Student Government Association is the official learning voice of the student body at Dyersburg State Community 8 . to have a graduation rate that is equal to or greater College . As such, it represents the feelings, values, and than the overall college graduation rate . desires of the student body to the College administration . The athletic program at DSCC provides every student Members of the SGA serve on every major College com- interested in participating in competitive sports with an mittee except the Faculty Assembly . As such, members opportunity to become actively involved in the athletic proof this body are influential in every decision that is made gram of DSCC provided he or she complies with the rules which concerns this College and its students . The SGA and regulations as set forth by DSCC, the NJCAA, and the is the single most powerful student organization on the TJCCAA . DSCC campus and membership in this body is one of responsibility and prestige . SGA officers are elected by the student body . In addition, members attend annual confer- INTRAMURALS ences of the Tennessee Intercollegiate Legislature and other In recognition that physical fitness should be a life-long state student government activities . SGA sponsors major objective and that competition is inherent to the American social activities each year and advises the Student Affairs way of life, it is natural to combine the two in athletics . It is Committee concerning the initiation of additional student believed that there is much to be learned as well as enjoyed social activities . Students are strongly encouraged to par- through participation in a wide variety of games and sports . ticipate in the activities of the SGA . Since it is possible for only a small percentage of the student More information concerning the Student Government enrollment to participate in intercollegiate athletics, stu- Association may be obtained from the Coordinator of dents are encouraged to participate in the DSCC Intramural Student Life, Ms . Dorothy Bond at (731) 286-3332 . Program . The objectives of the DSCC Intramural Program are to: 1 . Provide a program of athletic competition for stu- INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS dents and faculty in both individual and team sports . Dyersburg State Community College competes in men’s 2 . Provide the opportunity for each team or individual to and women’s basketball and baseball and softball and is a participate in as many games or matches as possible . member of the Western Division of the Tennessee Junior and 3 . Involve as many students as possible in as many dif- Community College Athletic Association (TJCCAA) and ferent sports as possible . National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) . 4 . Maintain high standards of competition in conducting The athletic program at Dyersburg State is operated intramural play . within the rules and regulations of NJCAA AND TJCCAA . 5 . Insure proper supervision and quality officiating to Dyersburg State accepts the Code of Ethics and rules and maintain fair and safe play . regulations of these organizations . Students are encouraged to participate in the intramural Intercollegiate athletics are considered to be an integral program and also to offer suggestions which may lead to its part of Dyersburg State Community College under the improvement . For more information or details on any intra- direction of the Director of Athletics . The Athletic Director mural activity, please contact Student Activities . reports to the Dean of Student Services who in turn reports to the President, as shown in the official organizational chart of the College . Thus, athletics are considered a part of CHEERLEADING SQUAD the educational program of DSCC . All personnel involved The DSCC Cheerleading Squad is chosen by a panel of in coaching and athletic supervisory activities are fully judges during spring semester for the following academic qualified as academic instructors at Dyersburg State . year . The selection is based on the applicant’s academic The Athletic Committee, composed of members of the standing, school enthusiasm and cheerleading skill . Selected administrative staff, faculty, and the Student Government cheerleaders receive a performance-based scholarship . For

138 further information, contact Ms . Candice McMahan at the relievers, include heroin, morphine, meperidine, paregoric, Student Services Office in the Student Center at (731) 286- and cough syrups that contain codeine . 3240 .

ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE The use of alcohol can lead to serious health risks: a . loss of muscle control, poor coordination, slurred INFORMATION speech; Dyersburg State Community College prohibits the b . fatigue, nausea, headache; unlawful manufacture, dispensation, possession, distribution c . increased likelihood of accidents; or use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the campus property d . impaired judgment; or on institutionally owned, leased or otherwise controlled e . possible respiratory paralysis and death . property including an affiliated clinical site, an Institution sponsored event, or as part of any activity of Dyersburg Heavy drinking can lead to: State . Various federal, state, and local statutes make it a . alcoholism; unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, deliver or sell b . damage to brain cells; controlled substances . The penalty imposed depends upon c . increased risk of cirrhosis, ulcers, heart disease, heart many factors that include the type and amount of controlled attack and cancer of liver, mouth, throat and stom- substance involved, the number of prior offenses, if any, ach; and whether death or serious bodily injury resulted from the d . hallucinations; use of such substance and whether any other crimes were e . personality disorders . committed in connection with the use of the controlled substance . Possible penalties for a first-time violation include Health risks associated with use of illegal drugs include: imprisonment for any period of time up to a term of life; a . increased susceptibility to disease due to a less effi- a monetary fine if an individual, supervised release; any cient immune system; combination of the above, or all three . b . increased likelihood of accidents; Tennessee statutes provide that it is unlawful for any c . personality disorder; person under the age of twenty-one (21) to buy, possess, d . addiction . transport (unless in the course of his employment), or The use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol dur- consume alcoholic beverages, wine or beer, such offense ing pregnancy may cause spontaneous abortion, various being classified as Class A misdemeanor punishable by birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome . Additionally, the the imprisonment for not more than 11 months, 29 days, illicit use of drugs increases the risk of contracting hepati- or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both . The receipt, tis, AIDS and other infections . If used excessively, the use possession or transportation of alcoholic beverages without of alcohol or drugs singly or in certain combinations may the required revenue stamp is also a Class A misdemeanor cause death . punishable by imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days or a fine of not more than $50, or both . The offense of public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days or a fine Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Treatment, of not more than $50, or both . It is further an offense to Rehabilitation Programs provide alcohol beverages to any person under the age of The College maintains a drug-free awareness program twenty-one (21), such offense being classified a Class A administered by the Counseling Office with assistance misdemeanor . through regular organizational channels . Students may Students will be required to comply with DSCC’s seek help from JACOA (Jackson), Methodist Hospital policies as well as state, local and federal laws . Disciplinary Awakening Unit (Dyersburg), Northwest Counseling Sanctions and Disciplinary Procedures are listed in this Center (Dyersburg), Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics handbook on pages 131-133 . Possible disciplinary sanc- Anonymous . Referral services are also available . tions for failure to comply with the terms of this policy may include one or more of the following: 1 . expulsion; Traffic and Parking Regulations 2 . suspension; 3 . mandatory participation in, and satisfactory comple- Regulations are established and are applicable to all tion of a drug/alcohol abuse program, or rehabilita- students, faculty, staff, and visitors . The purpose of these tion program; regulations is to facilitate the safe and orderly conduct of 4 . referral for prosecution; college business and to provide parking facilities in support 5 . probation; of this function within the limits of available space . 6 . warning; These regulations also apply to faculty and students 7 . reprimand . teaching or attending UT Martin or The University of Memphis classes on the DSCC campus . Health Risks Associated With Drug/Alcohol Use Dyersburg State is not responsible for loss or damage Drugs that dull the senses to react, see, and think clearly to any vehicle or to the contents of any vehicle parked or include, but are not limited to, marijuana, antihistamines, being operated on the campus . We recommend that when tranquilizers, stimulants, inhalants, sedatives, hypnotics . you park your vehicle, you remove your keys from the Stimulants would include amphetamines, cocaine, and ignition switch, place all valuables out of sight, and lock caffeine, which are mood changing drugs, opiates, or pain your doors .

139 I . Vehicle Registration Regulations B . In areas designated handicapped, parking is lim- 1 . All motor vehicles on campus must meet the registra- ited to vehicles displaying handicapped decals . tion requirements of the owner’s state of residence . Decals may be obtained in the Student Services 2 . The Tennessee Board of Regents requires all motor office . vehicles parked on campus to be registered with the C . In areas designated student parking (white lines), college and to display a decal indicating that current parking is limited to vehicles displaying DSCC campus access fees have been paid . decals . Students should park within the white 3 . The decal should be placed on either the left rear lines . bumper or the lower left corner of the rear window D . In areas designated visitor parking, parking is of the registered vehicle and should be visible at all limited to vehicles belonging to visitors . A visitor times . Vehicles should therefore never be backed into is defined as a person not enrolled or employed parking spots . at the College but one who occasionally has busi- 4 . Anyone intending to operate more than one vehicle ness on campus . on campus must register and obtain a decal for each 3 . Vehicles improperly parked in restricted areas will vehicle . Unregistered vehicles must be parked off receive tickets and may be disabled with a locking campus . boot or towed at the owner’s expense . 5 . Registration information for each vehicle is to include 4 . The acceptance of a parking decal shall constitute an the name, address, telephone number, and social secu- acceptance of these regulations . rity number of the registrant of the vehicle and the year, color, make and license number of the vehicle . III . Driving Regulations 6 . The facility access fee is $10 .00 per semester . 1 . All State of Tennessee Motor Vehicle Laws, Chapter Students will pay the $10 .00 per semester when they 1 through Chapter 12, are applicable on the DSCC pay other fees . UT Martin and The University of campus 24 hours a day . Memphis faculty and students may purchase decals 2 . Vehicles must yield right-of-way to all emergency during the first class meeting from a representative of vehicles by pulling over and coming to a complete the student services office . Faculty and staff should stop . purchase decals at the beginning of the academic 3 . Pedestrians have the right-of-way . Motorists must year in August for $20 .00 . Decals may be purchased yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians . in the business office or at the fall conference . New 4 . All vehicles must come to a complete stop at intersec- employees will pay the full $20 .00 fee before January tions where stop signs are located, painted on streets, 1; after January 1 they will pay $10 .00 . or mounted on posts . 7 . Visitor parking spaces are provided for visitor park- 5 . Speed limit on all campus streets is 15 mph; on parking in the front of the Eller Building, the Glover ing lots the speed limit is 10 mph . Building, and the Learning Resource Center . A visi- 6 . Passing on campus streets is prohibited . tor is defined as a person not enrolled or employed at 7 . Operating a motor vehicle in any area other than a the college, but one who occasionally has business or street or roadway intended for motor vehicles is pro- other legitimate reasons to be on campus . hibited . 8 . Anyone trading or selling an automobile with a DSCC decal must remove the decal and notify the IV . Enforcement and Payment of Citations business office of the transfer . All violations against 1 . Fines: old or previously issued decals will be charged to the A . For parking and registrations citations, other than individual to whom it was originally issued . handicapped violations: $10 .00 for the first ticket, 9 . Change in license plates by students must be reported and $20 .00 for subsequent tickets . to the Student Services - Financial Aid Office within B . For illegally parking in a handicapped zone: 5 working days of such change . Employees should $100 .00 for each ticket . report these changes to the Business Office . C . For a moving vehicle violation: $10 00. for the first 10 . Decals so damaged that the registration number and/ ticket issued and $20 00. for subsequent tickets . or year of issuance are illegible must be replaced . D . Tickets should be paid in the business office . Failure to replace a damaged decal within 5 working 2 . Appeal . The appeal of any citation may be made to days of notification will result in a citation . the Traffic Citations Appeal Committee provided 11 . The acceptance of a parking decal shall constitute a request to appeal is filed with the business office acceptance of these regulations . within five working days after the ticket is issued . If you do not file the notice within five working days, II . Parking Regulations you will lose the right of appeal and the fine will be 1 . No parking areas: due immediately . No parking in loading areas, on sidewalks, on 3 . Traffic Citations Appeal Committee . The committee campus lawns, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or shall have four (4) voting members - one represen- within any area marked “No Parking .” Any vehicle tative each from faculty, staff, and student body, parked in any of these areas may be towed at the the Vice President for Finance and Administrative owner’s expense . Services (chairperson) and one (1) ex officio member 2 . Restricted parking as follows: - President of the College . The committee decision- A . In areas designated faculty/staff parking (yellow will be final, with no further appeal available . The lines), parking is limited to vehicles with faculty/ committee will meet monthly as needed but no less staff decals . frequently than once at the end of every semester .

140 4 . Payment of the fine(s) must be made before a stu- WHMT Humboldt - 1190 AM dent will be permitted to register for any subsequent WBBJ - TV Jackson academic term . Also, no grade report, transcripts, or WPTY - TV Memphis diplomas will be issued to any student with an unpaid WREG - TV Memphis debt or obligation to DSCC . WMC - TV Memphis WHBQ - TV Memphis EMERGENCY PROCEDURES KFVS - TV Cape Girardeau, MO WPSD - TV Paducah, KY 1 . Treating and Reporting Illness and Injury B . If an announcement is made for the Delayed Snow A . Student should notify Student Services at (731) 286- Schedule, the following schedule will be in effect: 3240 . B . If necessary call 911 or the Methodist Hospital All 55 minute classes, regardless of day of the week, Ambulance Service at (731) 285-2222 in Dyersburg, will meet as follows: Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton Ambulance 8:00 classes will meet 10:00 - 10:25 Service at (901) 476-9377 in Covington, or Gibson 9:05 classes will meet 10:30 - 10:55 General Hospital at (731) 855-7900 in Trenton . (It 10:10 classes will meet 11:00 - 11:25 should be understood that the cost for transporting a 11:15 classes will meet 11:30 - 11:55 student by ambulance to the hospital will be incurred 12:10 and subsequent classes will meet by the injured or ill student .) on regular schedule .

2 . Tornado and Fire Alert All 85 minute classes will meet as follows: A . Tornado Alert 8:00 classes will meet 10:00 - 10:40 a . Dyersburg Campus-In case of tornado alert, the 9:35 classes will meet 10:45 - 11:25 alarm system will give a series of 10 short rings . 11:10 classes will meet 11:30 - 12:10 Students should calmly file to tornado shelter areas as directed by faculty and staff . Two long All other 85 minute Tuesday and Thursday classes will rings sound the all clear . meet on regular schedule . b . Gibson County and Tipton County Centers-When the National Weather Service issues a Tornado LAB-AN ALTERNATE SCHEDULE FOR ALL Warning, an air horn will be sounded in a series of LABS BEGINNING BEFORE 12:00 NOON WILL BE short blasts . Ten short blasts require everyone to ANNOUNCED BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN CLASS . take immediate action and proceed to the identi- REMEMBER, EVENING CLASSES (4:30 P .M . OR fied shelter areas in the building . Two long blasts LATER, AND CLASSES BEGINNING AT 12:10 OR will indicate the Tornado Warning has expired . LATER) ARE INCLUDED IN THIS DELAYED SNOW B . Fire Alert SCHEDULE . EVENING CLASSES WILL EITHER a . In case of fire at the Dyersburg campus and BE CANCELLED OR HELD ON THE REGULAR at the Centers in Gibson County and Tipton SCHEDULE . County, there will be a continuous horn sound . In Students should use their own discretion in attending the Gibson County and Tipton County Centers, classes when snow and/or icy conditions exist . The student warning lights located in the halls will also flash . is responsible for making up any missed work and for Students should use stairways to evacuate the getting the information presented in the missed classes . If building . Do not use the elevators . a student misses an exam, then the student should make arrangements immediately to make-up the exam . 3 . School Closing due to Inclement Weather/Hazardous Conditions On-Campus vs Off-Campus Information A . Arrangements have been made with the following radio and television stations to announce the closing Unless otherwise specified, information you hear on of the College: the radio will pertain to on-campus classes only . If there is WYNU Milan-Jackson - 92 .3 FM a need for off-campus information to be broadcast, it will WKBL Covington - 93 .5 FM clearly be identified as off-campus information . WTKB Trenton 93 .7 FM Here is the general rule for off-campus classes during WLSQ Humboldt - 94 .3 FM bad weather: WTRB Ripley - 94 .9 FM 1 . DSCC classes that normally meet at area high schools WTBG Brownsville - 95 .3 FM will be canceled if those facilities close due to bad KHLS Blytheville - 96 .3 FM weather . WTNE Trenton - 97 .7 FM 2 . DSCC classes at the Gibson County Center in KTMO Kennett, MO - 98 .9 FM Trenton and the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton WWKF Union City - 99 .3 FM County in Covington will be subject to the same pro- WASL Dyersburg - 100 .1 FM cedures as the Dyersburg campus . When bad weather WTPR Union City - 101 .7 FM occurs, announcements will distinguish between day WTNV Milan-Jackson - 104 .1 FM and evening classes, and classes will be subject to WLSZ Humboldt - 105 .3 FM a delayed schedule as in the case of day classes or WWYN Jackson - 106 .9 FM cancellation .

141 INDEX Abbreviated Mission Statement ...... 11 Withdrawal ...... 54 Academic Advising ...... 39, 45 Withholding Of Degree ...... 49 Academic Affairs and Regulations ...... 45 Withholding Of Grades/Transcripts ...... 54 Academic Advising ...... 45 Academic Calendar ...... 2-3 Academic Fresh Start ...... 45 Academic Fresh Start ...... 45 Academic Retention Standards ...... 45 Academic and Classroom Misconduct ...... 134 Academic Year ...... 46 Academic Retention Standards ...... 45 Access To Records ...... 51 Academic Year ...... 46 Adding Courses ...... 46 Access To Records ...... 130 Additional Means Of Earning Credit ...... 52 Accounting Technology Advanced Placement ...... 52 Course Descriptions ...... 82 Armed Services Credit ...... 52 Curriculum ...... 74 Audit ...... 49 Accreditations ...... 12 Catalog Option ...... 49 Adding Courses ...... 46 Cancellation Of Scheduled Classes ...... 46 Additional Means Of Earning Credit ...... 52 Change From Credit To Audit ...... 46 Administration ...... 107 Change in Degree, Major Or Concentration ...... 46 Office Hours ...... 129 Class Attendance ...... 46 Administrative Council ...... 108 Class Attendance during Snow and/or Icy Administrative Office Support Conditions ...... 46 Administrative Office Emphasis ...... 73 Classification Of Students ...... 46 Course Descriptions ...... 82 COL 101-The College Experience: Teamwork . . . 47 Curriculum ...... 74 College Level Examination Program ...... 52 Information Specialist Emphasis ...... 75 Computer Literacy ...... 47 Legal Office Emphasis ...... 75 Course Numbers ...... 47 Medical Office Emphasis ...... 75 Credit By Department Examination ...... 53 Administrative Staff ...... 124 Credit for Certified Professional Secretary Rating . . 53 Admissions ...... 13 Credit for Experiential Learning ...... 53 ACT Scores ...... 14 Credit for Tennessee Law Enforcement/ Admission To The College ...... 13 Corrections Academy ...... 54 Advanced Studies Program ...... 16 Credit for Tennessee Technology Center Training . . 54 American Council On Education ...... 14 Credit To Tech Prep ...... 52 Audit Students ...... 15 Dean’s List ...... 47 College Graduates ...... 16 Directory Information ...... 47 Core Performance Standards ...... 21 Dismissal From College ...... 47 GED Recipient ...... 14 Dropping Courses ...... 47 General Admission And Progression Early Warning System ...... 47 Performance Standards ...... 22 Enrollment, Certification And Status ...... 47 Gifted And Talented Students ...... 17 Extended ...... 47 High School Graduate ...... 14 Grade Appeal Procedure ...... 47 Immunizations ...... 13 Grades, Availability Of ...... 47 International Student ...... 15 Graduation Requirements ...... 49 Licensed Practical Nurse, Advanced Standing Graduation Requirements, Nursing ...... 49 Admissions ...... 19 Graduation ...... 49 Non-High School Graduate ...... 16 Honor Roll ...... 50 Nursing ...... 18 Honors Program ...... 50 Personal Or Professional Enrichment Students . . . 16 Incomplete ...... 48 Provisional Admission ...... 18 Individualized Instruction Mode ...... 50 Readmission And Transfer Into Nursing ...... 20 Obtaining A Second Concentration ...... 50 Transfer Applicants ...... 20 Obtaining A Second Degree ...... 49 Requirements for Readmission ...... 20 Obtaining A Second Major ...... 49 Student Appeal Process For Readmission . . . . 20 Planning Courses Of Study ...... 50 Readmitting Students ...... 15 Probation And Suspension Procedures ...... 45 Requirements for Regular Admission ...... 14 Records ...... 50 Selective Service Registration ...... 14 Registration for Courses ...... 51 Special Admission ...... 15 Repeating A Course ...... 51 Technical Certificate Students ...... 18 Schedule Of Classes ...... 51 Tennessee Board Of Regents Semester Hour Load ...... 51 Admission Policy ...... 13 Testing, Participation In ...... 51 Testing Requirements ...... 13 Transcript Of Credits ...... 54 Transfer Students ...... 14 Transfer Credit ...... 51 Transient Students ...... 17

142 Advanced Placement ...... 52 Chemistry Advanced Studies Program, Admissions ...... 16 Curriculum ...... 64 Advisory Committees ...... 111 Course Descriptions ...... 85 Administrative Office Support ...... 111 Children On Campus ...... 134 African American ...... 111 Classification Of Students ...... 46 Business Management ...... 111 Clubs And Organizations ...... 40 Communications And Information Code for Computer Resource Use ...... 6 Technology ...... 111 Code Of Honor And Citizenship . . . . Inside Front Cover Corrections/Law Enforcement ...... 111 College Experience Course ...... 85 Four Rivers Tech Prep Consortium ...... 111 College for Kids ...... 42 Gibson County ...... 111 College Graduates, Admissions ...... 16 Health Information Technology ...... 112 College Level Examination Program ...... 52 Nursing And Allied Health ...... 112 Communications & Information Technology Surgical Technology ...... 112 Curriculum ...... 76 Tennessee Early Childhood Training ...... 112 Community Services ...... 42 Tipton County ...... 112 Business And Industry Training ...... 42 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Information ...... 138 College for Kids ...... 42 Rehabilitation Programs ...... 139 Continuing Education (Non-Credit) ...... 42 Allied Health Programs ...... 60 Continuing Education ...... 42 Allied Health ...... 63 Electronic-Based Instruction ...... 43 Alumni Association ...... 40 English As A Second Language ...... 42 American Council On Education ...... 14 Enhancing Life Seminars ...... 42 Application Fee ...... 24 Foreign Language Academy ...... 42 Application for Financial Aid ...... 27 Four Rivers Tech Prep Consortium ...... 43 Armed Services Credit ...... 52 In-Service for Area Teachers ...... 43 Art LEAP ...... 43 Course Descriptions ...... 83 Life Support ...... 42 Assessment/Testing ...... 40 Occupational Safety And Health Athletics And Cheerleading ...... 40 Administration Workshops ...... 43 Athletics, Intercollegiate ...... 139 Parenting Education Workshops ...... 43 Attendance ...... 46 Saturday Scholars ...... 43 Audit Students, Admissions ...... 17 Society for Human Resource Audit Students, Fees for ...... 23 Management ...... 43 Audit ...... 48 Tennessee Small Business Development Center . . . 43 Biology, Or forestry Workforce Investment Act ...... 43 Course Descriptions ...... 83 Computer Literacy ...... 47 Curriculum ...... 63 Computer Resource Use, Code for ...... 6 Board Of Regents ...... 106 Computer Science Book Loans ...... 28 Curriculum ...... 64 Books And Supplies ...... 25 Computer Systems Operations & Bookstore ...... 137 Maintenance Technical Certificate ...... 80 Catalog Option ...... 49 Confidentiality Of Student Records ...... 5 Business Administration Continuing Education (Non-Credit) ...... 42 Curriculum ...... 75 Continuing Education ...... 40 Business And Industry Training ...... 42 Cooperative Education ...... 60 Business Related Technology Core Curriculum ...... 57 Curriculum ...... 78 Core Performance Standards ...... 20 Industrial Emphasis ...... 78 Counseling ...... 39 Retail Emphasis ...... 78 Course Descriptions ...... 82 Service Emphasis ...... 78 Course Numbers ...... 47 Business Criminal Justice Course Descriptions ...... 84 Curriculum ...... 65 Curriculum ...... 63 Dean’s List ...... 47 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act ...... 136 Definition Of Terms ...... 104 Cancellation Of Scheduled Classes ...... 46 Degree Planning ...... 130 Career Development And Placement Department Examination, Credit for ...... 53 Services ...... 39 Developmental Studies Program ...... 85 Certificate Programs ...... 59 Directories ...... 106 Certified Professional Secretary Rating, Directory Information ...... 47 Credit for ...... 52 Disabled Students, Assistance Available ...... 136 Change From Credit To Audit ...... 46 Disciplinary Offenses ...... 132 Change in Degree, Major Or Disciplinary Procedures ...... 134 Concentration ...... 46 Disciplinary Sanctions ...... 133 Cheerleading Squad ...... 138 Dismissal From College ...... 47

143 Division Of Nursing And Allied Health, Nursing Student Expenses ...... 24 Philosophy Of ...... 59 Out-Of-State Tuition ...... 23 Donor Scholarships ...... 32 Photocopying And Microfilming Fee ...... 25 Dropping Courses ...... 47 Printing Fee ...... 25 Drops, Adds, Withdrawals ...... 129 Program And Services Fees ...... 24 Drug-Free Workplace Act Of 1988 And Drug- Registration Fees ...... 23 Free Schools And Communities Act Returned Checks ...... 25 Amendments of 1989 ...... 6 RODP Fees ...... 24 DSCC Identification Cards ...... 128 Student Financial Aid Budget ...... 25 Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate . . . . 80 Student Government Association Fee ...... 24 Early Childhood Education Technology Access Fee ...... 23 Course Descriptions ...... 86 Traffic And Parking Regulations ...... 24 Curriculum ...... 76 Temporary Parking Permits ...... 24 Early Warning System ...... 45 Transcript Of Credits ...... 24 Economics Tuition ...... 23 Course Descriptions ...... 86 Finance Education Course Descriptions ...... 88 Course Descriptions ...... 87 Financial Aid And Individualized Courses ...... 29 Curriculum Elementary ...... 66 Financial Aid ...... 26 Curriculum Secondary ...... 66 Application for ...... 26 Educational Outcomes ...... 60 Book Loans ...... 28 Electronic-Based Instruction ...... 43 Donor Scholarships ...... 32 Emergency Fund ...... 28 Emergency Fund ...... 29 Emergency Medical Technology Endowed Scholarships ...... 29 Course Descriptions ...... 87 Financial Aid And Individualized Emergency Procedures ...... 140 Courses ...... 28 Endowed Scholarships ...... 29 Grants, Employment And Loans ...... 26 English As A Second Language ...... 42 Incentive Scholars Program for African American English Students ...... 29 Course Descriptions ...... 88 Return Of Title IV Funds Policy ...... 27 Curriculum ...... 67 Selection And Awarding ...... 27 Enhancing Life Seminars ...... 42 Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Enrollment, Certification And Status ...... 47 Program ...... 29 Experiential Learning, Credit for ...... 53 Veterans’ Benefits ...... 29 Facilities – Off Campus ...... 41 Food And Vending Service ...... 136 Facilities ...... 41 Foreign Language Academy ...... 40 Faculty And Staff ...... 114 Forestry, Or Biology Curriculum ...... 61 Adjunct Faculty ...... 118 Foundation Board Of Directors ...... 106 Continuing Education ...... 121 Four Rivers Tech Prep Consortium ...... 43 Emeritus Faculty ...... 118 Fraud, Waste, or Abuse ...... 7 Office Hours ...... 128 French Youth Program ...... 121 Course Descriptions ...... 88 Family And Educational Rights And Privacy GED Recipient, Admissions ...... 13 (FERPA) ...... 129 General Admission And Progression Fees And Expenses ...... 23 Performance Standards ...... 22 Application Fee ...... 23 General Studies Curriculum ...... 68 Applied Music Fee ...... 24 German Automobile Registration Fee ...... 24 Course Descriptions ...... 89 Basic Fees And Expenses ...... 23 Gifted And Talented Students, Admissions ...... 17 Books And Supplies ...... 25 Grade Appeal Procedure ...... 47 Continuing Education Fees ...... 24 Grades, Availability Of ...... 48 Department Exam Fee ...... 25 Graduation Requirements ...... 49 DSCC Online Course Fee ...... 24 Graduation Requirements, Nursing ...... 49 Facilities Access Fee ...... 23 Graduation ...... 49 Fee Changes ...... 25 Grants, Employment And Loans ...... 26 Fee Refunds ...... 25 Harassment, Guidelines ...... 6 Fees for Audit Students ...... 23 Health And Accident Insurance ...... 135 Fees for Senior Citizens ...... 23 Health Information Technology GED And ACT Test Fees ...... 24 Course Descriptions ...... 89 Graduation Fee ...... 25 Curriculum ...... 77 Guidelines ...... 23 Gymnasium Access Fee ...... 24 Health, Physical Education & Recreation Identification Cards ...... 24 Course Descriptions ...... 89,99 Late Registration Fee ...... 24 Curriculum ...... 68

144 High School Graduate, Admissions ...... 13 Office Hours ...... 128 History Of The College ...... 9 On-Campus vs Off-Campus Information ...... 141 History Organizational Misconduct ...... 131 Course Descriptions ...... 91 Orientation ...... 39 Curriculum ...... 69 Out-Of-State Tuition ...... 23 Honor Roll ...... 50 Parenting Education Workshops ...... 43 Honors Program ...... 50 Parking And Traffic Regulations ...... 139 Humanities Personal Or Professional Enrichment Students, Course Descriptions ...... 91 Admissions ...... 16 Identification Cards ...... 128 Philosophy Immunizations ...... 12 Course Descriptions ...... 99 Incentive Scholars Program for African Physical Education American Students ...... 29 Course Descriptions ...... 99 Incomplete ...... 48 Physical Science Individual Misconduct ...... 131 Course Descriptions ...... 101 Individualized Instruction Mode ...... 50 Physics Information ...... 4 Course Descriptions ...... 101 In-Service for Area Teachers ...... 42 Planning Courses Of Study ...... 50 Intercollegiate Athletics ...... 138 Planning Programs Of Study ...... 55 International Student, Admissions ...... 14 Policy Statement Of Non-Discrimination ...... 6 Intramurals ...... 138 Policy Statement ...... 5 Justice Services Policy ...... 60 Course Descriptions ...... 91 Political Science Curriculum ...... 77 Course Descriptions ...... 101 LEAP ...... 43 Pre-Nursing Learning Resource Center ...... 129 Curriculum ...... 71 Licensed Practical Nurse, Advanced Standing President’s Message ...... 5 Admissions ...... 18 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Life Support ...... 42 Curriculum ...... 72 Majors And Concentrations ...... 61 Probation And Suspension Procedures ...... 45 Management Program Outcomes ...... 60 Course Descriptions ...... 92 Programs Of Instruction ...... 55 Management Information Systems Allied Health Programs ...... 59 Course Descriptions ...... 93 Career Programs ...... 58 Map ...... 127 Certificate Programs ...... 59 Marketing Cooperative Education ...... 60 Course Descriptions ...... 95 Core Curriculum ...... 57 Mathematics Division Of Nursing And Allied Health, Course Descriptions ...... 95 Philosophy Of ...... 59 Curriculum ...... 70 Educational Outcomes ...... 60 Medical Coding Technical Certificate ...... 80 English Concentration ...... 67 Medical Office Technology Majors And Concentrations ...... 61 Course Descriptions ...... 96 Minimum Requirements, AS Medical Oriented And AA Degree ...... 58 Curriculum ...... 70 Planning Programs Of Study ...... 55 Medical Transcription Academic Policy ...... 60 Certificate ...... 59 Program Outcomes ...... 60 Memberships, Institutional ...... 11 Regents Online Degree Programs ...... 58 Minimum Requirements, AS And AA Statement Of General Education Degree ...... 58 Outcomes ...... 55 Mission Statement ...... 11 Transfer Of Credits ...... 55 Multicultural Affairs ...... 40 Tennessee Board of Regents ...... 55 Music University Parallel Programs ...... 55 Applied ...... 97 Provisional Admission ...... 18 Course Descriptions ...... 95 Psychology Curriculum ...... 71 Course Descriptions ...... 101 Ensembles ...... 98 Curriculum ...... 72 Non-Discrimination, Policy Statement Of ...... 6 Readmission And Transfer Into Nursing ...... 20 Non-High School Graduate, Admissions ...... 16 Readmitting Students, Admissions ...... 15 Nursing Recognition And Honors ...... 130 Admissions ...... 18 Records, Access To ...... 51, 129 Course Descriptions ...... 98 Regents Online Degree Programs ...... 57,58 Curriculum ...... 79 Registration Fees ...... 23 Occupational Safety And Health Administration Registration for Courses ...... 51 Workshops ...... 43 Repeating A Course ...... 51

145 Requirements for Regular Admission ...... 14 Telephones ...... 136 Return Of Title IV Funds Policy ...... 27 Tennessee Board Of Regents Admission Saturday Scholars ...... 43 Policy ...... 13, 55 Schedule Of Classes ...... 51 Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Search And Seizure ...... 134 Program ...... 29 Second Concentration ...... 50 Tennessee Law Enforcement/Corrections Second Degree ...... 49 Academy, Credit for ...... 53 Second Major ...... 49 Tennessee Small Business Development Selection And Awarding, Financial Aid ...... 26 Center ...... 43 Selective Service Registration ...... 14 Tennessee Technology Center Training, Semester Hour Load ...... 51 Credit for ...... 54 Senior Citizens, Fees for ...... 23 Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act . . 134 Services And Special Assistance ...... 128 Testing Requirements ...... 13 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 134 Testing, Participation In ...... 50 Smoking/Tobacco Use ...... 135 Theatre ...... 103 Social Sciences, Curriculum ...... 73 Applied ...... 103 Society for Human Resource Management ...... 4 Course Descriptions ...... 103 Sociology, Social Work Or Social Welfare Traffic And Parking Regulations ...... 139 Course Descriptions ...... 101 Transcripts ...... 54, 129 Curriculum ...... 73 Transfer Credit ...... 51 Spanish Transfer Of Credits ...... 54, 56 Course Descriptions ...... 102 Transfer Students, Admissions ...... 15 Special Admission ...... 16 Tuition ...... 23 Speech Tutoring Program ...... 128 Course Descriptions ...... 102 University Parallel Programs ...... 55 Staff ...... 108 Veterans’ Benefits ...... 29 Statement Of General Education Outcomes ...... 55 Withdrawal ...... 54 Statement Of Mission ...... 11 Withholding Of Degree ...... 49 Statement Of Vision ...... 11 Withholding Of Grades/Transcripts ...... 54 Student Activities ...... 38, 128 Workforce Investment Act ...... 43, 109 Student Complaint Procedures ...... 133 Student Conduct And Discipline ...... 41 Student Conduct ...... 130 Student Disability Services ...... 39 Student Financial Aid Budget ...... 25 Student Government Association ...... 40 Student Grade Appeal Procedures ...... 134 Student Handbook ...... 122 Student Organizations ...... 136 Student Records, Confidentiality Of ...... 5 Student Right To Know ...... 6 Student Safety Policy ...... 131 Student Services ...... 128 Student Services ...... 39 Academic Advising ...... 39 Alumni Association ...... 40 Assessment/Testing ...... 40 Athletics And Cheerleading ...... 40 Career Development And Placement Services ...... 39 Clubs And Organizations ...... 40 Counseling ...... 39 Facilities – Off Campus ...... 41 Facilities ...... 41 Multicultural Affairs ...... 40 Orientation ...... 39 Student Activities ...... 40 Student Conduct And Discipline ...... 41 Student Disability Services ...... 39 Student Government Association ...... 40 Student Success Center/Tutoring ...... 128 Student Support Services ...... 128 Tech Prep, Credit for ...... 53 Technical Certificate Students, Admissions ...... 18

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