All the important information you need to succeed. 2021-2022 STUDENT PLANNER AND HANDBOOK Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook Table of Contents

Welcome to Central Community College! ������������������������������������������������������� iv Central Community College 2021-2022 Calendar �������������������������������������������������������������������������� v College Hours of Operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ vi Registration ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� vi

College Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1 Academic Success Center ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Academic Transfer Office �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Advisors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Animals on Campus ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Assessment of Student Learning ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Attendance ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Basic Skills Improvement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Bookstores ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Catalog ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Career & Employment Services ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 CCC Center Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Cell Phone Policy �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Children on Campus ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 College Success Skills ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Copyright Digital Copying Law ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Counseling Services ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Disability Services ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Emergency Alert Notification System ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Face Coverings ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5

Financial Aid ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Fire Emergency �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 First Aid ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Food Service ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Grades ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Grade Appeal Policy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Graduation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Honor Medallions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Housing ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Leave of Absence ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Loitering �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Library Resource Center ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Lost or Stolen Articles ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Medical Emergency �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Medical Financial Responsibility �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Official Communications ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 PaperCut ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Pre-Enrollment Assessment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Pregnancy & Parenting ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Phi Theta Kappa ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Posting Notices ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Privacy Policy �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Publicity �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Read & Write Learning Software �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 ii 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College

Registered Sex Offenders – Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act ��������������������������������������������������9 Reporting a Crime ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Resident Assistant Team ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Room Scheduling ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Safety and Security Tips ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Service Centers ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Sexual Misconduct/ Harassment ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Solicitation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Standards of Progress �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Student Ambassadors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Student Grievances �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Student Academic Conduct ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Student Non-Academic Conduct ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Student Organizations �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Student Technology Usage Agreement Guidelines ����������������������������������������������������������������������13 Tobacco Free Policy ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 TRIO/SSS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 Tutoring ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 Veterans & Military Resource Center ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Video Surveillance Policy ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Waiver of Liability ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Weather Notification ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 WebCentral ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Web Access �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

Columbus �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Columbus Campus Buildings ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17

Grand Island Campus ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Grand Island Campus Buildings ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Hastings Campus �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Hastings Campus Buildings ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

Center Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 33 Holdrege Center ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 Kearney Center ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 Lexington Center ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35 Ord Learning Center ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35

Glossary Terms ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 36

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Welcome to Central Community College!

You have made an excellent choice to pursue your postsecondary educational goals at Central Community College, and we are pleased to call you one of our own. Your decision to pursue higher education is a turning point in your life journey, one that offers endless possibilities. The staff and faculty at CCC will be here to support you along the way.

At Central, we provide a variety of important student services, including tutoring and academic support, career exploration opportunities, campus housing, activities and intramurals, TRIO program, expert academic advising, and many other forms of support. In addition, there will be many ways for you to make connections with faculty and other students, develop leadership skills, and expand your knowledge beyond what you will attain in the classroom. Getting and staying involved is one of the most important things you can do while in college, so be sure to check out our many student clubs, organizations, and service opportunities at Central.

College is an exciting and significant experience, and this Student Handbook will be a useful guide on your educational journey at CCC. Please know that our doors are always open for you. If you need assistance, please stop by any of our offices - we are here to help!

Dr. Elizabeth Przymus, Dean of Student Success

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Central Community College (CCC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law, in matters of employment, admissions, financial aid, or other activities and opportunities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning Central Community College compliance with Title II, Title IV, Title VI, Title IX, the Age Dis- crimination Act, and/or Section 504 should contact: Vice President of Human Resources, 3134 W Highway 34, PO Box 4903, Grand Island NE 68802-4903, 308-398-7325, [email protected]. Persons seeking further information concerning career and technical education offerings at Central Community College and any specific pre-requisite criteria for the various programs of study should contact: Senior Director of College Communications, 3134 W Highway 34, PO Box 4903, Grand Island NE 68802-4903, 308-398-4222, [email protected]. To obtain this information in a language other than English or in an alternative format email [email protected] or call 308-398- 7355. iv 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College

Central Community College 2021-2022 Calendar

• February 18, 2022 Last Day to Withdraw Fall Session 2021 Fall Session 2021 • August 16, 2021 Classes Begin • Second eight week session, March 14 August• 16,August 2021 27, 2021 Last Day Free Drops/ through May 5, 2022 Classes Begin Exchange of Credits of Equal Value August 27, 2021 Last Day •Free March Drops/Exchange 18, 2022 Last Day Free of DropCredits of Equal Value • September 6, 2021 Labor Day Break • April 22, 2022 Last Day to Withdraw September 6, 2021 Labor Day Break • October 8 through 12, 2021 Student Fall Break Summer Sessions 2022 October 8-12, 2021 • Ten Week Session May 23 through JulyStudent Fall Break • October 15, 2021 Last Day to Add Classes 28, 2022 October 15, 2021 Last Day to Add Classes • October 29, 2021 Graduation Applications • June 1 Last Day to Drop October Due29, (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)2021 Graduation Applications Due (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) • June 27 Last Day to Add November• November 12, 2021 12, 2021 Last Day to Withdraw Last Day to Withdraw from Classes from Classes • July 11 Last Day to Withdraw November• November 15, 2021 15, 2021 Registration for Spring • First Five WeekRegistration Session May 23for through Spring 2022 Begins 2022 Begins June 23, 2022 November 24-26, 2021 Thanksgiving Break • November 24 through 26, 2022 • May 27 Last Day to Drop DecemberThanksgiving 10, 2021 Break • June 10 Last Day to Withdraw Classes End December• Friday, 12, December 2021 - 11, 2020 Classes End • First three week session May 23 through Student Break JanuaryEight 7, 2022 Week Fall 2021 Classes Thursday, June 9, 2022 • First eight week session August 16 through • May 24 Last Day to drop October 7, 2021 • June 7 Last day to Withdraw 8 Week• August Fall 202121, 2021 Classes Last Day Free Drop Last Day Free Drop Last Day to Withdraw • May 31, 2022 Memorial Day Break August• 16September - October 24, 2021 7, 2021 Last Day to WithdrawAugust 21, 2021 September 24, 2021 • First two week session June 6 through October• Second13 - December eight week session 10, October 13 October 19,Thursday, 2021 June 16, 2022 November 23, 2021 through December 10, 2021 2021 • June 7 Last Day to Drop • October 19, 2021 Last Day Free Drop • June 14 Last Day to Withdraw • November 23, 2021 Last Day to Withdraw Spring Session• Second 2022 five week session June 27 through Spring Session 2022 July 28, 2022 January• January10, 2022 10, 2022 Classes Begin • July 1 Last Day to Drop Classes Begin • January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day • July 15 Last Day to Withdraw January Break17, 2022 Martin Luther King Day Break • Second three week session June 28 through January• January21, 2022 21, 2022 Last Day Free Drops/ Last Day FreeJuly Drops/Exchange14, 2022 of Credits of Equal Value Exchange of Credits of Equal Value February 11, 2022 • June 28 Last Day to Drop Student Winter Break • February 11, 2022 Student Winter Break • July 12 Last Day to Withdraw March• 4, March 2021 4, 2022 Graduation ApplicationsGraduation Due Applications Due (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) March 14,(Degree/Diploma/Certificate) 2022 • July 5, 2022 Independence LastDay Break Day to Add Classes • March 14, 2022 Last Day to Add Classes • Second 2-Week Session July 18 through March 7-11, 2022 July 28, 2022 Spring Break • March 7 through 11, 2022 Spring Break • July 19 Last Day to Drop April 8,• 2022April 8, 2022 Last Day to Withdraw from Last Day to Withdraw from Classes April 11, Classes2022 • JulyRegistration 26 Last Day to for Withdraw Summer & Fall 2022 Begins • April 11, 2022 Registration for Summer and May 5, 2022Fall 2022 begins Classes End • May 5, 2022 Classes End 8 WeekEight Spring week 2021 Spring Classes 2022 ClassesLast Day Free Drop Last Day to Withdraw • First eight week session January 10 through January March10 - March 4, 2022 4, 2022 January 14, 2022 February 18, 2022 March• 14 January - May 14, 5, 2022 2022 Last Day Free Drop March 18, 2022 April 22, 2022

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Summer Sessions 2022 Summer Last Day to Last Day to Sessions Drop Withdraw May 23 - July 28, 2022 10-Week June 1 July 11 (Last Day to Add June 27) May 23 - June 23, 2022 First May 27 June 10 5-Week May 23 - June 9, 2022 First May 24 June 7 3-Week May 31, 2022 Memorial Day Break June 6 - July 16, 2022 First June 7 June 14 2-Week June 27 - July 28, 2022 Second July 1 July 15 5-Week June 27 - July 14, 2022 Second June 28 July 12 3-Week July 5, 2022 Independence Day Break July 18 - July 28, 2022 Second July 19 July 26 2-Week

College Hours of Operation

Central Community College business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Registration

Registration may be conducted any day the college is in session. The registration days indicated on the calendar are designed to handle registration to begin a scheduled fall, spring, or summer session. Seminars and workshops will be scheduled and dates published as needs indicate. To view the courses required for your degree, go to WebCentral>My Services>Services for Stu- dents>Academic Planning>Student Planning>My Progress

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College Information

1 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook Academic Success Center Advisors

The Academic Success Center provides Students who are seeking a certificate, diplo- the following services to all currently enrolled ma, or a degree are assigned an advisor who CCC students (whether on-campus or distance helps arrange a course of study that meets the learners): student’s goals and the graduation requirements of Central Community College. Advisors collabo- • Tutoring in a variety of subjects - drop-in, rate with you to help you achieve academic and virtual, and small group personal success. Advisors can help you: • Writing help desk and Writing Coaches • Plan your class schedule.

• Testing services for students with • Learn about transferring to a 4-year accommodations university.

• Support in study skills – test taking, note • Explore career options and resources. taking, etc. • Find various campus services like tutoring, • Assistance in improving reading, writing, career planning, academic help and more. and math skills to reach college-level Consult your academic advisor every step demands of the way: when you arrive at CCC, while you • Computer lab and printer are a student here and when you are making plans for your future. It is strongly recommended • Academic English classes for English that students work with their advisors to create language learners (Columbus) a course of study, for registration, changes in registration, graduation clearance and other • Pearson Vue testing (Grand Island) enrollment procedures. All of this work is tracked and documented in the Student Planning pages The Academic Success Center can be found of WebCentral at: https://collssprod.nt.cccneb. at the following campus locations: edu/Student/Planning. Columbus: Room 119, Student Center Grand Island: Room 451 Hastings: Dawson Building Animals on Campus

Service animals may accompany students, Academic Transfer Office employees, and visitors with disabilities to all Central Community College (CCC) events, The Academic Transfer office is the central activities, and locations. Local, state and federal coordinating service for academic advising for laws regulate the use of service animals at CCC students who plan to transfer to another institu- locations and/or events. Comfort animals (also tion. Students are provided guidance on general known as therapy or emotional support animals) education requirements for transferring to other are generally not permitted in College facilities colleges/universities and on CCC’s policies, or at CCC events. Requests for exceptions to procedures, and resources. this general rule must be submitted to the re- The Academic Transfer Specialist assists sponsible administrator prior to the event/activity students in planning course schedules and and will be reviewed/decided on a case-by-case developing a plan of study for earning an Asso- basis. An exception to this rule is in residence ciate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree. In halls. CCC complies with the Fair Housing Act addition, the Academic Transfer Specialist ad- and has a procedure for resident students to vises students who are preparing for numerous request to have their emotional support animals professions and clarifies the transfer institution’s in their room. policies and procedures. The Academic Advis- ing Office can be found at the following campus locations: Assessment of Student Columbus: Room 101, Student Center Learning Grand Island: Room 498 Hastings: Student Success Center, Dawson Central Community College publishes Building 2 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College student-learning outcomes by program. A copy Basic Skills Improvement may be obtained from the specific program faculty member. The faculty will assess the stu- The campuses offer courses and workshops dent’s academic achievement of the published to improve students’ reading, writing, math, outcomes at or near the end of the student’s spelling, and study skills. For specific course program. Depending on the number of students and workshop information, refer to the English enrolled in a program, all degree-seeking stu- and Mathematics sections of the catalog or con- dents or a randomly selected sample of these tact the Academic Success Center directly. students will be required to participate in the assessment process. The college will assess student learning through one or more of the Bookstores following measurements: Follett Higher Education Group operates a 1. Development of a portfolio of a student’s bookstore at each of the major campus sites of works such as exams, report papers, the college. Besides books and school supplies, videos, and etc. the bookstore also offers a variety of merchan- dise for student purchases. The bookstore es- 2. A capstone experience (course or part of tablishes textbook refund policies as directed by a course) where a student will complete the Follett College Stores. Customer hours are a project using all of the skills learned posted at each campus bookstore. Books can throughout the program of study. be purchased at www.efollett.com. In addition, textbook rental options are also available. 3. Series of exams.

4. A combination of the above. Catalog The assessment process provides information Central Community College publishes an to the faculty for improving the quality of student annual catalog. The catalog is available via the learning. The assessment process has no im- web at http://catalog.cccneb.edu/. pact on the student’s grades or graduation. Attendance Career & Employment Services Regular attendance and conscientious work habits are necessary to meet the college’s ex- The CCC Career and Employment Services pectations for standards of progress. Instructors Directors can help students with a variety of ca- may evaluate attendance as part of your grade. reer exploration and job-search needs, including It is important to attend classes when you are the following: scheduled, so you can get the help you need from instructors and take tests during the sched- • Choosing a program of study. uled lab or course period. Good attendance not only will help you learn • Developing and editing resumes. and get earn grades, but it also shows respon- • Searching for part-time or full-time jobs or sibility and reliability, characteristics which internships. employers will value when hiring new workers. If you know you will be absent for a short peri- • Preparing and practicing for job interviews. od of time please notify your instructor(s); if you will be absent for an extended period of time, • Coordinating internships or cooperative please contact the Associate Dean of Students education experiences. to discuss a Leave of Absence. If attendance becomes a problem, your ad- A bulletin board with job postings is located visor may be notified, and you may be required in the hallway of each main campus center. Stu- to meet with the advisor prior to your return dents can become members of the CCC online to class. Continued poor attendance can be job board at www.cccneb.edu/ces. grounds for academic probation. The Career & Employment Services Office can be found at the following campus locations: Columbus: Room 101, Student Center

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Grand Island: Room 498 Copying and sharing someone else’s work Hastings: Hall Student Union may violate an author’s rights even when you are not selling the copies. What about peer-to-peer file sharing pro- CCC Center Information grams? Central Community College forbids the use of all peer-to-peer application on the college Central Community College has centers in the network and computers. Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, and Ord commu- What should I do? Immediately stop nities. For contact information at CCC Centers, downloading copyrighted material illegally. To please refer to the CCC Center Assistance and comply with the law and to protect yourself from Advice page. possible litigation, we strongly encourage you to remove illegally obtained copyrighted material Cell Phone Policy from your computer. For a list of legal alterna- tives and known legitimate, download services Cell phone use in classrooms and labs is visit: www.educause.edu/legalcontent. at the discretion of the faculty member. If you have questions about whether cell phone use is allowed, please ask your faculty member Counseling Services directly. Cell phone use in the Resource Centers Central Community College offers a compre- (Libraries) is not permitted out of respect for hensive counseling model with a variety of ser- others who are using the facility. Cell phone use vices that include confidential counseling, crisis in lounge areas, cafeterias, outdoor spaces, and intervention, outreach, prevention education and hallways is permitted. consultation. Individual and group counseling sessions are available to assist students strug- Children on Campus gling with emotional, social, family, or substance abuse issues. Counseling services are free to Unless appropriate to course content, chil- all currently enrolled students. Central believes dren should not to be brought into a class/lab or that resolving personal issues allows students left unattended elsewhere on campus. to focus on their academic goals, which leads to a successful college experience. Students may access counseling services themselves or be College Success Skills referred by a CCC staff member. To schedule or speak with a counselor, call 402-562-1244. For Central Community College offers a benefi- additional information visit http://www.cccneb. cial course for all new students entitled College edu/counseling. Foundations. This is a three-credit hour course that provides incoming students with strate- gies and information to help improve students’ Disability Services abilities in test preparation, time management, communication, study techniques, and other The mission of the Disability Services pro- skills that can positively affect your educational gram at Central Community College is to create outcomes. Your academic advisor can assist an accessible community where individuals with you in registering for this course. disabilities have an equal opportunity to par- ticipate in or benefit from all college programs, activities, and services. The Disability Services Copyright Digital Copying Office on each campus is the designated office Law that maintains disability-related documentation, determines eligibility for academic accommo- Do you download music, movies, or books dations, and develops plans for the provision online? If so, make sure you are doing it legally of such accommodations for eligible students or there can be serious consequences! It should be noted, it is the student’s respon- What is the law? The Digital Millennium sibility to request services if accommodations Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), a federal law are desired. For more information or to access designed to protect the authors of intellectual services, contact the Disability Services Office at works such as books, movies and music prohib- any of the three campus locations. its sharing these files.

4 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College Emergency Alert • When directed to or given permission by a college official to remove face covering or Notification System by faculty member per course/classroom requirements. Central Community College has partnered This requirement will be in place until such with Rave Mobile Safety to provide an emergen- time as directed by the COVID-19 response cy alert notification system, called CCCAlert. team. Violations of the face covering require- This system is capable of delivering messag- ment may be addressed through the CCC es to your college and personal e-mail accounts, Student Conduct process. as well as your home phone or cell phone. CCCAlert will give emergency direction and notification to students, staff, and faculty upon Financial Aid the College’s confirmation of a significant emer- gency, dangerous situation, or campus closure. CCC students benefit from many sources of Students are automatically enrolled in CCC financial assistance. The biggest forms of aid are Alerts when they register for classes. Students determined by the Free Application for Federal may update their phone numbers and e-mail ad- Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the need analysis dresses for CCCAlert at www.getrave.com/login/ that determines eligibility for the following: cccneb by entering your CCC e-mail address 1. Grants (gift assistance that does not need and password. If you do not have your pass- to be repaid); word, use the “Forgot username or password” link on the login page. 2. Work study employment program; Face Coverings 3. Loans (assistance that is borrowed and must be repaid). All Central Community College faculty, staff, The FAFSA must be completed each aca- students and visitors (including contractors, ven- demic year for which students need assistance. dors and guests) will be required to wear a face While CCC does not have a specific deadline covering that covers the nose and mouth when to complete the FAFSA, some forms of aid are inside any of CCC’s campus buildings or center awarded on a first come, first serve basis. There- spaces owned or leased by CCC. This includes, fore, students are advised to apply by March 1st but is not limited to, common areas, classrooms, prior to the start of the academic year to ensure restrooms, breakrooms and hallways. A limited their maximum aid eligibility. number of disposable masks may be available, In addition to the above sources of funding, but individuals are encouraged to provide for CCC offers many scholarship opportunities for and regularly clean their own reusable cover- new and returning students. Applications are ing. While wearing of masks is encouraged at available online after October 1, and the dead- all times, the following provides a list of limited line to apply is March 1 prior to the start of the exceptions: academic year. • When eating, drinking or washing face. For more detailed information about financial aid and scholarships, please refer to the CCC • When in an office or workspace where at catalog and the CCC website for specific infor- least six feet of social distancing can occur. mation. You can access the financial aid page at http://www.cccneb.edu/FinancialAid. • When alone in a college vehicle. You can also contact your campus financial aid office for more information. • When an alternative is necessary as indicated by a medical professional. Fire Emergency • When exercising or during a college sponsored activity where use is not State law requires that when a fire alarm practicable. sounds, all persons on the premises must evac- uate the building and remain a minimum of 150 • When in one’s assigned residence hall feet from the building and off any access roads. room. In the event of a fire or another emergency, notification will be by fire alarm. When the fire

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alarm sounds, students are to immediately • The student believes the final grade is not leave the building via the closest exit. Campus indicative of his/her academic performance. personnel will notify students when it’s safe to re-enter buildings. • The instructor departed substantially The college views unauthorized use and tam- from his/her grading rationale published pering with fire equipment (extinguishers and in the original course syllabus/course alarms) as a serious offense. Severe sanctions requirements. may be imposed if such violations occur. Only the final grade may be appealed. For ad- ditional information, please reference the grade First Aid appeal process located on the CCC website at http://www.cccneb.edu/gradeappeal. First aid kits are available in each building. Please check with building staff for the location of medical supplies. Graduation Use building medical supplies when adminis- tering first aid. If an injury requires further medi- Applying for graduation: cal attention, a local physician or hospital should be contacted. Central Community College Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are reserves the right to contact a physician and/or awarded three times a year (December, May, call for an ambulance in case of student illness and August). A graduation application is re- or injury if the situation, in the judgment of the quired for each degree, diploma, and certificate college official, merits such action. earned. Students are required to meet college readiness in Writing/Reading and Math through college-level coursework or acceptable test Food Service scores when the student enters the program of study. Cafeteria service is provided by Chartwells at The deadline for applications is posted in the both the Hastings and Columbus campuses. A academic calendar. See your advisor to apply snack bar is provided by Chartwells at the Grand for graduation. For more information about Island and Hastings Campuses. Food service is graduation requirements, reference the CCC not available during the Fall Break, Thanksgiving catalog at http://catalog.cccneb.edu. Graduation Break, the December/Holiday Break, and Spring requirements are detailed in the Instructional Break. Food service is available on the week- Information section under “Graduation Require- ends at the Hastings and Columbus campuses ments”. Students residing on-campus must contract for both room and board. Commencement Ceremony: All eligible students who apply to complete Grades a diploma and/or degree may participate in a Commencement Ceremony. A college-wide Students may access their final grades Winter Commencement Ceremony is held in through WebCentral. (In the My Services menu, December for December graduates. Spring click on Services for Students, Academic Commencement Ceremonies. are held on the Planning, Student Planning, Academics (top of Columbus, Grand Island, and Hastings campus- page), then on Unofficial Transcript). es in May. Students completing in December are also invited to participate in the Spring Com- mencement Ceremonies Students completing in Grade Appeal Policy summer should submit the application in March and are invited to participate in the Spring Com- Faculty of Central Community College have mencement Ceremonies. the right and responsibility to assign grades based on work submitted. Evaluation of student performance is based on the professional Honor Medallions judgment of instructors. A student may appeal a course grade under one or more of the following Honor medallions are awarded to degree conditions: graduates participating in commencement ceremonies who have maintained a cumulative • An error was made in the numerical grade point average of 3.75 or higher. calculation of the final course grade. 6 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College

Students with questions regarding eligibility hall. for honor medallions may contact the campus In the interest of safety, security personnel Registrar’s Office. may check identification as necessary and appropriate. Housing Library Resource Center On-campus residence halls are available at Columbus and Hastings for full-time students Library Resource Centers offer students a and other students approved by the Director of comfortable, quiet atmosphere to study, learn, Residence Life on each campus. Private apart- and relax. The staff is happy to assist students in ment-style residences are available adjacent to making effective use of library services. We pro- the Grand Island campus. vide individual assistance in the use of technolo- On-campus residence hall rooms are fur- gies, research techniques, and use of electronic nished with beds, mattresses, wardrobes, study resources. The library’s website (http://libguides. desks, and chairs. Students residing in the cccneb.edu/libraries) is designed to make it residence halls must provide their own bed- easy for students to find the information they ding, pillows, towels, and personal items. The need. residence halls will be closed to students during Students have access to print collections, the December holiday break. Resident students subscription databases, state and local newspa- are responsible for providing their own living pers, and a vast collection of eBooks, research accommodations during this break. guides, periodicals, and journals ranging from For specific on-campus residence hall infor- academic to general interest. Also, students may mation, please contact the campus Residence access computers, wireless internet service, and Life Office at Columbus or Hastings. For infor- copiers/printers all within the LRC. Additional mation on housing in Grand Island, contact the services provided to students include Resource Admissions Office. Sharing (Interlibrary Loan), reference assistance, In the interest of creating inclusive commu- and library orientations. nities and to include every individual student, Contact information for each Library Resource Residence Life is committed to policies of Center is located on the library website. The non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Columbus Campus LRC is located in the East There is no on-campus housing for married Education Building. The Grand Island LRC is students. Upon request, information about located in College Park, and the Hastings LRC is off-campus rentals, of which the campus has located in the Nuckolls Building. been notified, will be available in the campus Residence Life Office. Lost or Stolen Articles Leave of Absence Central Community College is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Contact campus secu- Leaves of absence may be granted in rity for assistance in reporting lost items. extraordinary circumstances such as a medical emergency. If you need to request a leave of absence, please contact the Associate Dean Medical Emergency of Students on your campus. For a leave of If a student, guest, or visitor becomes ill, CCC absence due to pregnancy, please contact reserves the right to call a physician or ambu- the Disability Services Office on your campus. lance, if, in the judgment of a college official, the Students who are financial aid recipients should situation merits such action. Students/visitors also contact the Financial Aid Office on their are responsible for any costs related to medical campus. or ambulance service. In the event there is a medical emergency on campus, as a student, Loitering you must rely on your own judgment to react to the situation in a sensible matter. Anyone found loitering or congregating on If you have any doubts about the seriousness college grounds after 1:30 am may be inves- of the injury/illness, “call 9-911”. The rescue tigated by campus security and requested to team can make the medical determination either leave the premises or, in the case of a upon arrival. Do not hesitate to use any campus residence hall student, to return to the residence phone to dial 9-911 and give the following 7 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook

information: the beginning of each semester. Students can purchase additional printing if needed. Contact 1. Your name and that you are calling from the Student Accounts Office with questions or to Central Community College. place additional funds in your PaperCut account. 2. The telephone number you are calling from. Pre-Enrollment 3. Complete address including town, address, Assessment building, and room number. All certificate, diploma, and degree-seeking 4. Nature of the problem and condition of the students (and those enrolling in a math, reading, patient. writing, or English Language Learner course) are encouraged to take a pre-enrollment assess- Do NOT hang up until the dispatcher indi- ment prior to enrollment. Assessment scores cates they have all the instructions or informa- will be utilized to recommend proper course tion they need. placement to help ensure academic success. After you have made the initial call, please in- form campus security personnel of the emergen- cy by calling (402) 910-6665 on the Columbus Pregnancy & Parenting Campus, (308) 258-4342 on the Grand Island Campus, or (402) 461-2599 on the Hastings Central Community College recognizes that Campus. our students are individuals with individual needs. We believe in providing comprehensive student support services that address students’ Medical Financial unique needs, and we are committed to protect- Responsibility ing the rights of all students. For students who are pregnant and/or have pregnancy-related The student is responsible for all costs concerns, please contact the Disability Services incurred for any medical treatment or transpor- Director on your campus for information on tation. accommodations and support that you are qual- ified for, under federal law. In addition, Central Community College provides a lactation room Official Communications for students or staff who need to express breast milk while on campus. Please visit https://www. Each student is responsible for monitoring cccneb.edu/pregnantandparenting for details his/her Central Community College (CCC) email on the locations of our lactation rooms and for account for official communications. Communi- additional information related to pregnancy and cations to the entire student body are consid- parenting needs. ered properly delivered when they are placed on official campus bulletin boards, on Moodle and/or on WebCentral or the CCC website. Each Phi Theta Kappa student is responsible for regularly checking the bulletin boards and websites. Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society A request that a student report to an admin- for two-year colleges and is recognized by the istrative or faculty office may be made by letter, American Association of Community Colleges. email or telephone. Failure to comply with such A separate chapter of the international honor a request may result in disciplinary action under society is available on each campus. Phi Theta the student code of conduct. Kappa recognizes student scholastic achieve- ment and leadership potential. Membership is by invitation based on academic excellence, PaperCut character, and citizenship. Members must have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours As part of Central Community College’s 3C at CCC and have a cumulative grade point aver- Green Initiatives, CCC has instituted PaperCut age of 3.5 or above. to monitor printing and to help reduce paper Phi Theta Kappa members join to pursue waste. Students are charged for printing done intellectual endeavors, grow in leadership skills, on campus through the PaperCut system. Each and provide services to the college and local student receives a $10 credit on their account at communities. 8 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College

Posting Notices Registered Sex Offenders

Requests to post items on college bulletin – Campus Sex Crimes boards and/or display materials on the campus Prevention Act will need to be approved by the Student Activi- ties Director or the Associate Dean of Students. Central Community College is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages Privacy Policy learning, the exchange of ideas and interacting with one another in a safe environment. For the It is the policy of Central Community College purposes of safety, security, and welfare of stu- to recognize and protect the privacy rights and dents living in CCC residence halls, any person intellectual property rights of students, faculty, required by the State of Nebraska to register as employees, and of the College. Central Commu- a sex offender will not be permitted to reside in nity College prohibits the unauthorized use on any CCC residence hall. College properties of electronic or other audio Registered sex offenders who plan to attend and video recorders, including but not limited classes on any campus of CCC must register to camera phones, PDA’s, digital cameras, with the Associate Dean of Students within ten etc., capable of recording sounds and images days of enrolling or on the first day of class at- where students, guests and employees have an tendance, whichever is earlier. Failure to register expectation of privacy or where proprietary, con- within this time frame constitutes a basis for fidential and restricted information such as tests, exclusion from the College. student records, etc., are in use or are stored. Anyone who disagrees with a decision made pursuant to this policy may appeal that decision to the Campus President, by making a request Publicity in writing for review within seven calendar days of the date of the receipt of a decision made If you need help publicizing a student activity pursuant to this policy. or if your student club is involved in an activity The Family Educational Rights and Privacy that would make a good news story, have your Act of 1974 (FERPA), 20 USC Section 1232g organization’s sponsor contact the college com- does not prevent educational institutions from munication office at 308-398-7355 or email Scott disclosing information concerning registered Miller at [email protected]. sex offenders provided under the Wetterling Act, October 25, 2000, including information made Read & Write Learning available under the Campus Sex Crimes Preven- tions Act (CSCPA) 42 USC 14071(j), amendment Software October 28, 2002) to that Act. Information concerning registered sex offend- Read & Write is a literacy software that makes ers who may be attending Central Community the web, documents, and files more accessi- College can be found at the office of the Associ- ble-any time, any place, and on any platform or ate Dean of Students. For additional information device. Read & Write offers easy-to-use assistive about the offender(s), refer to the Nebraska technologies available for both PCs and Macs. State Patrol Web site at: www.nsp.state.ne.us. Every student learns differently. Read & Write is great for people who struggle with reading or other learning difficulties, or anyone whose first Reporting a Crime language is not English. Additionally, thousands of students in higher education rely on Read & Central Community College strives to inform Write to help with reading, writing assignments, the campus community in a timely manner of online research, and independent study. From any potential threat to the health, safety, or secu- reading on-screen text aloud to researching, rity of all persons on campus. If you encounter studying, and proofing written work, Read & an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency Write makes lots of everyday tasks easier for any situations, the College has an online form to pro- college student. It’s a big confidence booster vide students, employees, visitors, and others for anyone who needs a little help with their with a method to report crimes or incidents com- reading, writing, or studying. mitted on CCC property or during CCC spon- sored events. The crime and incident reporting form can be accessed at https://cm.maxient. 9 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook com/reportingform.php?Central-CCNeb&lay- Service Centers out_id=5. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Central Community College Service Centers Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act assist students with a wide range of computer, (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities access, and account assistance. This includes across the United States to disclose information WebCentral, online learning access, student about crime on and around their campuses. To account access, password assistance, email review CCC campus crime statistics, please visit set-up/help, mobile setup/help, and product this link https://www.cccneb.edu/dailycrimelog. help in Office 365, VDI, CCCAlert, PaperCut, and much more. Resident Assistant Team Walk up one-on-one assistance, over the phone step-by-step instructions, and computer There is a Resident Assistant Team located remote control assistance is provided and free on both the Columbus and Hastings campuses. for all students. Service Centers are located The RA Team is comprised of active and knowl- on the Hastings, Columbus, and Grand Island edgeable campus residents who work closely Campuses. with the Residence Life Office to ensure a safe Walk-Up Services: and fun environment that supports academic 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Thursday and personal success. Resident Assistants 8 am to Noon Friday understand and promote campus policies and Phone Support is available at 308-398- procedures, assist in resolving residents’ con- 7999: cerns, and plan fun and educational activities for 7:30 am to 10 pm Monday-Thursday residents, among other things. Each member 7:30 am to 5 pm on Friday and is a resource for residents needing information 4 pm to 9 pm on Sunday about Residence Life or the other areas of cam- These hours are subject to change. For the pus. Students may apply for RA positions in the latest updates on hours and specific locations spring semester and should be committed to the visit https://helpdesk.cccneb.edu. position for at least one year. Students must live in campus housing to serve on the Team. Sexual Misconduct/ Room Scheduling Harassment Sexual misconduct and /or sexual harassment Students can reserve rooms for club meetings of employees or students of Central Communi- or other events. Contact the Associate Dean of ty College is strictly prohibited. Therefore, the Students office to inquire about availability and college is committed to the belief that sexual room reservations. misconduct and/or sexual harassment in the college is unacceptable conduct and will not be Safety and Security Tips tolerated or condoned. Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome Residence, personal, or vehicle keys should sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, be carried at all times and never given to and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual others. Residence hall room doors should be nature: closed even when the student leaves for a short 1. Are made either explicitly or implicitly, period... Exterior doors to the residence halls a term or condition of an individual’s should never be propped open. Vehicles should educational status or employment; be parked in lighted areas and kept locked at all times. Valuables in vehicles should be con- 2. Are used as a basis for educational or cealed or removed. Don’t walk alone, especially employment decisions affecting such in unlit areas. Campus security is available for individuals; or students who would like an escort while walking to class or a vehicle. In case of emergencies, 3. Have the purpose or effect of unreasonably immediately contact campus security. interfering with an individual’s educational or work performance or creating

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an intimidating, hostile, or offensive part of the Admissions team. The Ambassadors educational or working environment. represent the campus and assist in hosting group and individual campus tours as well as Sexual misconduct occurs when there is completing various office duties. Student Am- subjection of a person to any sexual act against bassadors welcome potential students and their that person’s will or without consent, including families and share their CCC experience. Appli- any conduct that would constitute a sex offense, cations for Student Ambassadors are available whether forcible or non-forcible. Complete de- each semester in the Admissions Office. tails and definitions related to sexual misconduct Qualifications include: are available on the CCC website at http://www. cccneb.edu/What-is-Title-IX/. 1. Applicant must have a 2.5 grade point average. Sexual Misconduct/ Harassment Procedures 2. Must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct Policies. Any student who believes he or she has been the subject of sexual harassment is encouraged 3. Must understand the CCC experience. to: 1. Inform the offender that such behavior is 4. Must have completed one semester of inappropriate and is to stop. college at CCC.

2. Keep a written record of dates, times, places, witnesses, and nature of the Student Grievances incident. Students may obtain a copy of the Student 3. Report the incident to the Title Grievance Procedures from the Associate Dean IX Coordinator at 308-398-7523, of Students office or via the CCC website at [email protected] or online http://www.cccneb.edu/StudentPoliciesandPro- at: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform. cedures/. php?CentralCCNeb&layout_id=40. For more information, visit www.cccneb.edu. Student Academic Conduct Solicitation Each course offered at Central Community Central Community College reserves the right College and each instructor offering the course to approve or deny any and all solicitations, has developed a course syllabus, which outlines sales, promotions, etc., on college property as the instructor’s expectations and policies in well as any location being used by the college classroom management. Violations of these when, in the judgment of the administration, guidelines are outlined in the course syllabus. such activities would create a nuisance, interfere with educational activities and/or promote prod- Academic Integrity Procedures ucts/activities. Central Community College believes successful students are independent critical Standards of Progress thinkers who possess the work ethic and skills necessary to make a positive difference in To encourage successful academic progress their professions and communities. In order to throughout a student’s program of study, the maximize student and community success, CCC College has standards of progress expectations. is devoted to maintaining an honest academic Please visit the college catalog at http://cata- environment and upholding integrity as a core log.cccneb.edu and click on the Instructional value. All individuals across all course modalities Information section to learn more about CCC’s are expected to practice academic integrity, Standards of Progress. which encompasses the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibil- ity. In the case of alleged violations of academic Student Ambassadors integrity, Central Community College strives for fair resolution. Student Ambassadors are paid personnel and 11 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook Instances of Academic Conduct. These standards are embodied within a set of core values that include integrity, social Dishonesty: justice, respect, community, and responsibility. Behaviors that violate the fundamental values When members of the community fail to of academic integrity at Central Community exemplify these five values by engaging in College may include but are not limited to the violations of the rules within the Code of Student following: Conduct, campus conduct proceedings are used to uphold standards. The student conduct 1. Plagiarism - Direct copying or paraphrasing process at CCC is not intended to punish without citation someone else’s work (i.e. students; rather, it exists to protect the interests writing, images, video or audio). of the community and to appropriately address those whose behavior is not in accordance with 2. Cheating - Engaging in any behavior our policies. Sanctions are intended to challenge intended to achieve an unfair advantage students’ moral and ethical decision-making and for self or another in any academic to help them readjust behavior in accordance exercise (i.e. unauthorized collaboration or with our community expectations. unauthorized use of resources or data in a The Code of Student Conduct can be study). accessed online at http://www.cccneb.edu/Stu- dentPoliciesandProcedures. Click on “Student 3. Fabricating Information - Inventing or Code of Conduct”. Copies in print are available falsifying information (i.e. making up from the Associate Dean of Students’ Office on resources and/or citations, falsifying each campus or from administrative staff at the academic records). centers. 4. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty - Soliciting, furnishing, or offering to furnish Student Organizations unauthorized exams, quizzes, or academic materials; participating in academic Student organizations provide opportunities sabotage. for students to enhance their college experience. Procedures for addressing violations of the Information about organizations on individual Academic Integrity Policy are located on the campuses is available at the Associate Dean of CCC website at http://www.cccneb.edu/Stu- Students office or athttps://www .cccneb.edu/ dent-PoliciesandProcedures/. student-organizations. Organizations include: Student Non-Academic • Ag Club – C Conduct • Alpha Delta Nu – GI

The Central Community College community • Archery Club – H is committed to fostering a campus environ- ment that is conducive to academic inquiry, an • Campus Crusade for Christ – C, GI enjoyable campus life, and opportunities for thoughtful study and discourse. Central Commu- • Computer Repair Club – C nity College values the rights of the individual student as well as the many responsibilities • Criminal Justice Club – C, GI, H, K that students inherit as members of the college community. The student conduct program within • Dance/Cheer Team – C the Division of Student Success is committed • Delta Psi Omega (National Community to an educational and developmental process College Theater Organization) – C that balances concern for the rights of individual students along with the interests of the entire • DIVERSITY Club – H CCC community. A productive community exists on the basis of • Early Childhood Service Club – C shared values and principles. At Central, student members of the community are expected to • Electronic Technology Club – C, GI, H uphold and abide by certain standards of con- duct that form the basis of the Code of Student • Entrepreneurship Club – C

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• Fellowship of Christian Athletes – C understand their responsibilities, the guidelines outlined in the Student Technology Usage • Fine and Performing Arts – C Agreement have been established for using the computer and telephone system with its Internet • FOCUS/Multicultural Club – GI and e-mail access. Any improper use of the computer and tele- • Genders and Sexualities Alliance GSA – H phone system with its Internet, and e-mail ac- cess is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. • Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Students are required to agree to the Student Club – H Technology Usage Agreement and complete the application for a login prior to creation of an • Intercollegiate Athletics – C account. The full text of the Student Technology Usage • Intramurals – C, GI, H Agreement/Guidelines is located at http://www. cccneb.edu/studentpoliciesandprocedures. • Judicial Board – H, C

• Mechatronics – K, C Tobacco Free Policy

• Multicultural Club – C Central Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its • Phi Theta Kappa (National Community employees, students, and visitors. No smok- College Scholastic Honors Society) – C, ing or tobacco products are allowed on CCC GI, H, K property. Central Community College prohibits the use of all smokable products, smokeless • Skills USA – C, H tobacco and electronic smoking devices in all buildings, facilities, campus grounds, and vehi- • Students 4 Sustainability C, GI, H, K cles. This action is in compliance with Nebraska RSS 28-1327 and 28-1328 and rule 58 and 59 of • Student Activities/Advisory Committee – C, the State Department of Health. GI, H

• Student American Dental Hygienist TRIO/SSS Association – H TRIO/SSS (Student Support Services) is a • Student Occupational Therapy Association federally funded program available college-wide – GI to ensure all resources are in place for first generation, low income, and/or students with • Student Senate/National Society of disabilities to be successful in the completion of Leadership and Success – C, GI, H, K their educational program. TRIO/SSS helps students stay in school, • Student Veterans Association – C, GI, H complete coursework, graduate, or transfer to a four-year institution. You may contact any TRIO/ • TRIO – C, GI, H, K SSS Coordinator about the application process and participation in this program. Student Technology Usage Tutoring Agreement Guidelines Tutoring is available to assure that students The college encourages the use of the com- are provided the extra assistance necessary to puter and telephone system with its Internet, succeed in the classroom. Specially selected and e-mail access. However, the computer and and trained students and professionals provide telephone system with its Internet and e-mail free tutoring to students. access is college property, and its purpose is Tutoring support services are available to to facilitate the learning process. Students are students on an on-going basis in most general expected to use the computer and telephone education courses as well as in program areas. system with its Internet, and e-mail access in a Tutoring is offered face to face and virtually. responsible manner. To ensure that all students Contact the Academic Success Center on your 13 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook

campus, your advisor, or your instructor to make any necessary decisions to cancel classes, arrange for tutoring support. delay classes, or close the college and all its op- erations. The decision will be announced through CCCAlert and on area radio, television stations, Veterans & Military and the college website. Every attempt will be Resource Center made to have the announcement aired by 6 am on the day of the closing or delay. If the college is Central Community College provides ded- already operating when inclement weather forces icated Veterans & Military Resource Centers such a decision, CCCAlert and a collegewide on the Grand Island, Hastings and Columbus email will be used, as well as public media, to an- campuses and Kearney Center. The VMRCs are nounce the decision. Students are encouraged to part of CCC’s continuing efforts to recognize monitor their local weather and driving conditions and support Veteran students transitioning from to determine if they can safely travel to class If the military to their next mission. The VMRC hazardous conditions exist, students should not provides a relaxed area to connect students who attempt to attend class that day. share common backgrounds, experiences and goals; camaraderie is the key objective. Veter- Tornado or Severe ans can receive information about organizations, Thunderstorm Procedures groups, and activities to provide a true network Tornadoes usually occur in the spring and of support. Our mission is to provide student summer; they are formed by severe thunder- Veterans, current service members, and their storms. families with the resources, support, and advo- cacy needed to be successful in the classroom • Tornado or Thunderstorm Watch: and, ultimately, in life. Weather conditions are favorable for the Central Community College has been possible development of tornadoes or recognized for nine consecutive years as a Top severe thunderstorms. Continue normal Military Friendly School by GI Jobs Magazine activities but have someone monitor the and ranked #1 in the nation for eight consecu- situation and notify others if conditions tive years by Military Times Magazine. deteriorate.

• Tornado or Thunderstorm Warning: A Video Surveillance Policy tornado or thunderstorm is occurring or sighted in the area. In addition to dark Central Community College authorizes the clouds and/or hail the emergency siren use of video cameras on college property to may sound. ensure the health, welfare, and safety of stu- dents, employees, and visitors and to safeguard If you hear a civil defense siren, receive a college facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Such Severe Weather announcement, or threatening cameras may be used in locations as deemed weather looks eminent, move to a designated appropriate by the college but shall not be used tornado shelter area as quickly as possible. in locations where there is a reasonable expec- tation of privacy. Things to do:

• Move to a designated tornado shelter. Waiver of Liability • Stay away from windows and areas with Central Community College is not liable for glass. damage, theft, or loss of personal property Students are advised to check their family insur- • Close all doors leading into tornado ance for coverage. shelters.

• Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other Weather Notification large rooms with free-span roofs.

Inclement Weather Notices • Do not use elevators.

When inclement weather threatens, the pres- • Protect your head and face Cover your ident of the college or his or her designee will eyes with your hands Coats, jackets and

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books may be used to cover head, arms your student ID number (include any zeros at and legs to protect them from flying glass the beginning.) The CCC must be capitalized! and other debris. EXAMPLE: Student ID # 123 PASSWORD: CCC#0000123 • If persons with disabilities cannot safely It is highly recommended that you change move to the lowest level of the building, your password the first time you log in. Your new assist them to an interior room or hallway password: that is away from windows and areas with 1. Must be at least seven characters long and glass. not longer than sixteen characters. Do not leave the shelter until you have been notified by campus personnel that the warning 2. Cannot be reset to any of the previously has expired. used 10 passwords.

3. Your password cannot contain your first or WebCentral last name.

WebCentral is the CCC web portal for stu- 4. Must contain characters from all of the dents, faculty, and staff. following three categories: Primary features of this web service allow the users to access college information: classes, • Uppercase letters (A through Z) calendars, student services, and other important college functions. • Numbers (0 through 9) WebCentral brings many business elements • Special symbols such as:!, $, #, % etc. of the college to the fingertips of the users. For example, individuals can apply, register, and WebCentral Features pay bills via WebCentral. Grades and unofficial transcripts can also be viewed and printed. For • Student Email additional features, please check our Central Community College website at www.cccneb. • Academic Planning edu/WebCentral. • View My Progress

Web Access • Plan and Schedule Courses

• Step 1: Go to the CCC Web site at www. • Access Unofficial Transcripts cccneb.edu • College Correspondence • Step 2: Click on the yellow WebCentral link in the upper left corner • Check Financial Status

• Step 3: Enter your login and password with • College Calendar the steps below: • Check Grades User Name: Your user ID is your first name (as entered in the college system) followed • College News & Events by the last 5 digits of your student ID number. (LOWERCASE WITH NO SPACES) • And more EXAMPLE: John Doe, Student ID-0123456 Please Note: For the security of all user ac- USER ID: john23456 counts, it is extremely important that you do not Password: Your initial password is the letters share your Login ID and Password with anyone. & symbol ‘CCC#’ followed by the last 6 digits of The College considers WebCentral email your social security number. The CCC must be accounts as the primary communication tool to capitalized! students. It is the student’s responsibility to read EXAMPLE: S.S. # 222-33-4444 official college student e-mails that are distribut- PASSWORD: CCC#334444 ed through their WebCentral account. If you do not have a social security number, If you need assistance in logging into Web- your initial password is the letters & symbol Central, please call the Service Center at (308) ‘CCC#’ followed by the entire seven digits of 398-7999. 15 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook

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6. Administration Center: Student Accounts; Columbus Campus Campus President; Extended Learning Services; Lost and Buildings Found; Admissions; Financial Aid; Registration; Student Records; Switchboard

1. Student Center: (Upper level) Academic 7. Fine Arts Center: Art; Music; Speech; Theater; Success Center; Assessment/Writing Center/Disability Room 725 Services; Bookstore; Counseling; Career and Employment Services; Student Housing Office; Student Lounge/ 8. Physical Education Center: Athletic Director; Recreational Area; TRiO/SSS; (Lower level) Gymnasium; Physical Education Coaches; Wellness Area; Multipurpose Meeting rooms; Windmill Dining Services Weight Room

2. West Education Center: Nursing Assistant; 9. North Education Center: Accounting; Multipurpose Classrooms; Lecture Room 205; Testing Agriculture; Business Administration and Accounting; Center; Veterans Resource Center Business Technology; Information Technology; Drafting Design Technology; Economics; Advanced Manufacturing 3. East Education Center: Biology; Chemistry and Design Technology; Mechatronics; Quality Control; Physics Laboratories; Nursing Offices and Classrooms Welding; Distance Learning; Early Childhood Education

4. Faculty Center: Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics 10. Facilities Management Offices: and Physics Learning Centers; Campus Conference Room; Dean of Instruction; Associate Deans of Instruction; 11. Facilities Management Warehouse Associate Dean of Students; Training and Development Office 12. South Residence Hall

5. Resource Center (Upper Level): Art Gallery; 13. West Residence Hall Library; Spanish; Environmental Health and Safety Office; (Lower Level): Media Production; Communications; 14. Soccer and Softball Fields Multipurpose Classrooms; Psychology, History; Sociology; English

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• Grievance—Academic Assistance and Advice Dean of Educational Services, (402) 562-1267 • Academic Success Center/Tutoring and Faculty Center Foundations Education Student Center, (402) 562-1422 • Grievance—Disciplinary Associate Dean of Students, • Academic Transfer Advising (402) 562-1405 Academic Transfer Specialist, (402) 562-1262 Faculty Center

• Adding/Dropping Classes • Honors List Records Office, (402) 562-1420 Records Office, (402) 562-1278 Administration Center Administration Center

• Advisor Inquiry/Changes • Housing Registration Office, (402) 562-1255 Director of Residence Life, Administration Center (402) 562-1209 Student Center

• Affirmative Action Officer • ID Cards Human Resources Executive Director Service Center, (308) 398-7999 Area Administration, Grand Island Resource Center (308) 398-7325 • Intercollegiate Athletics • Assessment Services Athletic Director, (402) 562-1234 Assessment Coordinator, Physical Education Center (402) 562-1206 Student Center • Internships/Cooperative Education • Career and Employment Services Career & Employment Director, Director, (402) 562-1210 (402) 562-1210 Student Center Student Center

• Career Information • Intramurals Director, (402) 562-1210 Intramural Coordinator, (402) 562-1274 Student Center Media Center

• Changing Programs • Library Resource Center Admissions Office, (402) 562-1255 Library Resource Center, Administration Center (402) 562-1445

• Counseling Services • Lost Articles (402) 562-1244 Receptionist, (402) 562-1232 Administration Center • Disability Services Disability Services Office, • Meal Tickets (402) 562-1240 Student Center Food Service Director, (402) 562-1421 Student Center “Lower Level” • Financial Aid/Scholarships Financial Aid Office, (402) 562-1290 • Parking Permits Administration Center Residence Hall Students, (402) 562-1209 Student Center • Grades Records Office, (402) 562-1278 • Parking - All Other Students Administration Center Student Accounts, (402) 562-1215 Administration Center • Graduation Information Records Office, (402) 562-1278 • Payments/Payment Plans Administration Center Student Accounts, (402) 562-1215 Administration Center

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• Password Reset (402) 562-1206 http://helpdesk.cccneb.edu Student Center

• Refund Request • Title IX Coordinator Student Accounts, (402) 562-1215 Vice President of Human Resources, Administration Center (308) 398-7325

• Registration • Transcripts Records Office, (308) 398-7412 Records Office, (402) 562-1420 Administration Center Administration Center

• Release of Student Information • TRIO/SSS Program Records Office, (402) 562-1278 Coordinator, (402) 562-1447 Administration Center Student Center

• Room Scheduling • Tutoring Facilities Administrative Assistant, Student Center, (402) 562-1422 (402) 562-1254 Administration Center • Veterans Information Veterans & Military Resource Center, • Scholarships (402) 562-1436 Financial Aid Office, (402) 562-1290 VA Certifying Official, Student Records Administration Center Director (402) 562-1278 • Security Administration Center Director of Security, (402) 562-1289 Maintenance Building • WebCentral Assistance Service Center, (308) 398-7999 • Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Human • Withdrawal from College Resources, (308) 398-7325 Records Office, (402) 562-1255 Administration Center • Student Activities Director of Residence Life, • Work Study (402) 562-1209 Student Center Financial Aid Office, (402) 562-1290 Administration Center • Student Conduct Associate Dean of Students, Athletics (402) 562-1405 Faculty Center The Columbus campus provides intercolle- giate athletic competition in men’s basketball, • Student Government women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s Student Senate Advisor, golf, men’s soccer, and women’s softball under (402) 562-1422 Student Center auspices of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Dance Team tryouts are posted in • Student Records the Student Center. Student Records Director, Campus athletic squads host home games in (402) 562-1278 the Physical Education Center. Administration Center Campus Closings • Student Safety and Health When severe weather arrives overnight or Reporting a Crime appears imminent in the morning, the decision Associate Dean of Students, to open or close the campus usually is made (402) 562-1405 by 6:45 am. Because the campus is open until Faculty Center 10 pm on weekdays, a later decision to close may be made if severe weather develops after • Testing Center classes begin at 8 am. Assessment Coordinator, In the event of inclement weather, you may 19 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook

check school closing and late start information are encouraged to audition or choose to get by calling (402) 564-7132 or 1-877-CCC-0780 involved with set construction, publicity, design, and then following the prompt to “School Clos- costumes, or other supporting activities required ing Information”. for a successful production. Contact the theater Listen to radio stations KTTT-AM, KKOT-FM, faculty for information on theater opportunities. KLIR-FM, or KJSK-AM in Columbus or KZ100FM in Central City or KSYZ-FM in Grand Island Tele- ID Cards vision station KOLN (channel 10) will also an- All registered students may request and re- nounce closings CCCAlert will also be utilized. ceive a Student ID Card from the Service Center. In addition, the campus may be closed at It is recommended that students carry their times for student activities or other events. Student ID Cards with them while on campus. These closings will be posted on campus. As needed, students may be requested to show their ID Cards to campus staff personnel for Cheer and Dance Team identification purposes. The Raider Cheer and Dance Team is a fun, energetic experience that brings cheer, dancing Intramurals and school spirit to Central Community College. Intramural activities are provided in a variety The team performs at home athletic compe- of intramural and informal sports activities de- titions and various community events. Tuition signed to meet the diverse needs and interests waiver assistance and academic credit are of our students. Activities and dates are posted available for those that qualify. Membership is throughout the campus. An open gym and open to full time students by audition. weight room schedule is also available. Columbus Campus Food Judicial Board Service Hours The Judicial Board is comprised of students Monday – Thursday – 7:30 am-7 pm Friday – and administrative hearing officers. The student 7:30 am-5:30 pm court system hears and adjudicates cases that Saturday and Sunday – 11:30 am-5:30 pm pertain to student behavior when established rules and regulations have been violated. The Food Service is closed for Fall Break, Thanks- Judicial Board is administered by students with giving Break, Semester/Holiday Break, Spring approval and advisement by the Associate Dean Break, and there are limited summer hours. of Students offices. If you would like a copy of the Judicial Board Fine and Performing Arts Constitution and Code or are interested in Music and Theater activities are open to all learning more about the Judicial Board, contact Columbus Campus students, regardless of their Heidi Wilshusen or Brenda Preister in Student college major. Scholarships are available for Services. students involved in these programs. Parking Music performance groups include three choirs and two bands. The ensembles meet Parking areas on the campus are designed to two to three hours each week and perform four allow quick access to all buildings by emer- main stage concerts per year. Instruments are gency vehicles. Violating parking regulations provided at no charge. can block this access and endanger students Auditions are required for Spectrum (college and staff in the event of an emergency. Please chamber choir), Alethea (women’s chamber), observe the following parking regulations: and the Columbus Brass. No formal auditions • Only campus-authorized vehicles may be are required for the College Chorus or the Co- driven on campus sidewalks. lumbus Campus-Community Band. Scholarships are available for all ensem- • Only residence hall students may park in bles. Additionally, private lessons in vocal and the lot southeast of the South Residence instrumental music are available through the Hall. program. Please contact the music faculty for more information. • Permits must be attached for authorized Theater performances are scheduled through- parking. Residence hall students will out the year. The schedule includes at least receive permits from the Residence Life one performance each semester. All students Office. 20 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College • Disability parking is available in designated Student Activities Council areas. An official permit must be acquired from the county to use these parking The Student Activities Council meets monthly spaces. and as needed to work with the Director of Student Activities to plan and host special and • Under certain circumstances, students may social events for the campus. The council is acquire an on-campus disability parking open to all students in good standing with the permit from the campus Disability Services college. Office. Student Center Parking tickets are issued when drivers violate campus parking and traffic regulations. A record The Student Center provides recreation and of violations and a schedule of fines are main- relaxation between classes. Facilities include a tained in the Student Accounts Office. Students television lounge area, study area, snack and can pay campus traffic and parking tickets at the drink vending machines and a game room fea- Student Accounts Office. Failure to pay tickets turing pool, table tennis, and foosball. may result in withholding of your transcripts and The Student Center is open 8 am-5 pm, delay registration for future classes. Monday-Friday, when classes are in session. The roads and lots by the Residence Halls Evening hours will be posted when available. and Student Center are to be used only for The recreation room is open during posted temporary access and for deliveries. South hours and equipment may be checked out with Residence Hall students park in the lot locat- a student ID card. ed southeast of the hall. West Residence Hall students park in the West Parking Lot. A permit is required.

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Hike and Bike Trail Grand Island Campus U. S. Hwy. 34 1. College Park Development Office; Extended Learning300 Wing: Bookstore,3. Center Classrooms, for Industr Wellnessy and Center, BuildingsLibrary; Training and Development Classes; Services; Business Technology; StudentEarly College; Recreation Room,Tech nologAdmissions,y Nursing Adult; Education ABE/GED/ESL; Project HELP; SAP/VITAL Counseling; BusinessAdmissions, Administration; Associate900 Deanwing: Drafting Academic and Design Education, Technology; Adult Education Director Accounting; Computer Classroom;Snack Computer Bar, Student Center,Electrical Financial Technology; Aid, Emergency Recruiting, Medical 1. College Park: Training and Development Classes;Study Adult Center; Criminal Justice; Information Services; Health Infomation Management 2. Campus Center Registration and Student Accounts, Disability Services and Education (ABE/GED/ESL); Adult Education DirectorTechnology Services; Human Services; Nursing Assistant/- College President; Assessment, TRiO/SSS; CA: College Administration: Medication Aide Lab; Occupational Therapy Vice President of Innovation & Instruction; 300 wing: Bookstore; Classrooms; Wellness Assistant; Paramedic Program; Pharmacy College Registrar; College Effectiveness and Center; Admissions; Nursing Admissions,400 Wing: Early Childhood Education; Veterans Services; 2. Campus Center (includes 6 wings): College Technician; Welding Technology AdministrationResearch Director; wing;Grants OfCollegefice; Public President, ExecutiveAssociate Vice Dean Academic Ed; SnackFaculty Bar; Offices; Academic Success Center, Production Relations Office; College Business Office; Student Center; Financial Aid; Recruiting;Center, Career & Employment4. Physical Services, Plant Academic Transfer President, College Registrar, College EffectivenessRegistration and and Student Accounts; Disability ResearchAccounting; Director, Accounts Payable; Grants Human Office, College Communications Specialist, Project help,Facilities Classrooms; Management Resources; Information Technology Services; Services & Assessment; TRiO/SSS Office, College Business Office, Accounting, Accounts 5. Private Housing Facilities & Construction Manager; Payroll; 400 wing: Early Childhood Education;500 Wing: Veterans Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Nursing Payable,Purchasing; Faculty Board Room; Resource Faculty Center,Resource Human Resources, Services; Faculty Offices; AcademicLabs, Success Classrooms, Enrollment Specialists, Lecture Rooms, InformationCenter Technology Services, Facilities & ConstructionCenter; Production Center; Career & Employ- Manager, Payroll, Purchasing, Security Director, Board Associate Dean of Nursing, Associate Dean of Business, 100 wing: Dean of Health Sciences; Distance ment Services; Academic Transfer Specialist Room, Foundation; Conference and Seminar Rooms, Nursing Offices, Learning Center; Learning Support Services/On- Biology; Chemistry; Physical Science; 500 wing: Simulation Labs line Learning; Service Center Nursing Labs; Classrooms; Enrollment 100 Wing: Dean of Health Sciences, Distance Learning Campus President; Bellevue Specialists; Lecture Rooms; Associate Dean of Center,200 wing: Learning Support Services/Online Learning, 3. Center for Industry and Technology: Drafting and Design University; Dean of Enrollment Management; Nursing; Conference and Seminar Rooms; Service Center; Technology, Electrical Technology, Emergency Medical Associate Dean of Students; Training & Nursing Offices; Simulation Labs 04-19 Services, health Information Management Services, 200 Wing: Campus President, Bellevue University, Dean Human Services, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory of Enrollment Management, Dean of Academic Education, Technician, Medication Aid Lab, Occupational Therapy Associate Dean of Students, Training and Development Assistant, Paramedic Program, Pharmacy Technician, Office, Extended Learning Services, Library Resource Welding Technology Center, Early College, SAP/VITAL Counseling, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Classroom, 4. Physical Plant: Facilities Management, Shipping and Computer Study Center, Criminal Justice, Information Receiving Technology, Multicultural Resource Center, Sustainability Coordinator, Food and Hygiene Pantry; 5. Private Housing

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• Distance Learning Assistance and Advice Extended Learning Services, (308) 398-7442 • Academic Transfer Advising Academic Transfer Specialist • Drug and Alcohol Awareness (308) 398-7436 Advisor, (308) 398-7417

• Academic Success Center/Tutoring and • Financial Aid Testing Financial Aid Office, (308) 398-7555 Academic Success Center Director (308) 398-7475 • Food Service Snack Bar, (308) 398-7419 • Admissions Admissions Director • Grades Admissions Office, (308) 398-7406 Records Office, (308) 398-7413

• Adding/Dropping Classes • Graduation Information Records Office, (308) 398-7413 Records Office, (308) 398-7413

• Advising • Honors List Advisors/Admissions Director Records Office, (308) 398-7413 Admissions Office, (308) 398-7420 • Housing • Affirmative Action Officer Admissions Office, Human Resources Executive Director (308) 398-7420 Area Administration, Grand Island (308) 398-7325 • ID Cards Service Center, (308) 398-7999 • Assessment Assessment Coordinator, (308) 398-7378 • Infectious Diseases Associate Dean of Students, • Bookstore (308) 398-7541 Bookstore Manager, (308) 398-7418 • International Student Assistance • Career and Employment Services Admissions Director, (308) 398-7406 Career & Employment Director, (308) 398-7421 • Internships/Cooperative Education Career & Employment Director, • Career Planning (308) 398-7421 Career and Employment Services or Personal Development Instructor • Intramurals Student Activities Director, (308) 398-7417 • College Costs Student Accounts, (308) 398-7411 • Library Resource Center Librarian, (308) 398-7395/7396 • Commuter Information Student Center Bulletin Board • Password Reset Service Center, (308) 398-7999 • Counseling Services (402) 562-1244 • Refunds Students Accounts Director, • Disability Services (308) 398-7411 Disability Services Director, (308) 398-7423 • Registration Records Office, (308) 398-7412 • Disciplinary Action Associate Dean of Students, • Release of Student Information (308) 398-7541 Records Office, (308) 398-7413

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• Room Scheduling • Withdrawal from College (308) 398-7403 Records Office, (308) 398-7413

• Scholarships • Work Study Financial Aid Office, (308) 398-7555 Financial Aid Office, (308) 398-7555

• Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Campus Closings Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources, (308) 398-7325 Campus closing or late start times caused by severe weather will be announced on KOLN/ • Standards of Progress KGIN-TV (Channel 10/11); NTV (Channel 13), Campus Dean/Financial Aid Director, KMMJ, KRGI, KKPR, and KSYZ radio stations, (308) 398-7555 and on CCCAlert. In the event of inclement weather, you may • Student Activities check school closing and late start information Student Activities Director, (308) 398-7417 by calling (308) 398-4222 or 1-877-CCC-0780. In addition, the campus may be closed at times for • Student Activity/Advisory Committee student activities, staff meetings or other events. Student Activities Director, (308) 398-7417 These closings will be posted on the campus • Student Grievances bulletin board. Associate Dean of Students, Housing (308) 398-7541 Students attending the Grand Island Campus • Student Records have the option of privately-owned apartments, Records Office, (308) 398-7413 rather than residence halls. The city of Grand Island offers numerous • Student Rights and Responsibilities opportunities for students to locate housing. The Associate Dean of Students, local newspaper, www.theindependent.com is a (308) 398-7541 source for housing leads. An additional printed list of locations and prices is available from the • Study Skills Admissions Office. Academic Success Center, While a formal meal plan is not available, (308) 398-7481 Chartwells food service is open on campus for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. • Title IX Coordinator Students can purchase meal tickets through the Vice President of Human Resources, student accounts office, by using financial aid, (308) 398-7325 or directly from Chartwells Snack Bar. • Transcripts ID Cards Records Office, (308) 398-7413 All registered students may request and • TRIO/SSS Program receive a Student ID Card from the Service Coordinator, (308) 398-7529 Center. It is recommended that students carry their Student ID Cards with them while on • Tutoring campus. As needed, students may be requested Academic Success Center, to show their ID Cards to campus staff personnel (308) 398-7481 for identification purposes.

• Veteran Information Intramurals Veterans & Military Resource Center, Intramural activities are provided in a (308) 398-7811 variety of formats, from organized team sports Veterans Certifying Official, participating in City Leagues to informal on- (308) 398-7413 campus contests. These are designed to fit the interests expressed by the students. Information • WebCentral Assistance is posted on the Activities Board on campus. Service Center, (308) 398-7999

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Multicultural Resource Center Police Department. Handicapped parking permits can be obtained from City Hall. Please observe The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) is posted speed limits on all college property. located in room 297. Its mission is to serve as a resource to facilitate and promote diversity, Snack Bar inclusion and understanding through education, collaboration, and dialogue. The MRC is a Chartwell’s Snack Bar is open Monday-Friday, casual environment, open during campus 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during fall and spring business hours for individuals and/or small semesters. groups to hang out, network, and more. By Student Activity/ Advisory offering events, resources and discussions, the MRC team strives to create an environment of Committee cultural awareness, tolerance, and acceptance The Student Activity/Advisory Committee is of diversity. Staff work to develop programming responsible for: and opportunities for students as well as a climate that celebrates multiculturalism at CCC. 1. Promoting harmony among students, For more information, contact the Associate faculty, and administration by discussing Dean of Students at 308-398-7541. areas of mutual interest and concern. National Society of Leadership 2. Developing and promoting social, recreational, and educational activities for and Success Grand Island Campus students. The National Society of Leadership and Success is an organization that offers students 3. Helping to better the campus by the opportunity to enhance leadership skills recommending improvements to the faculty, and network with other peer leaders around administration, and student body. the nation. There is a chapter available on each CCC campus Students are invited to Student Center join by enrolling in a certain number of credit hours and maintaining a 2. 5 GPA. Members The student center provides a place to study complete leadership trainings, receive coaching and relax. It includes a television area, study on achieving goals, and attend motivational area, lounge area, tables and chairs, pool, speaker events to earn induction. foosball, and ping-pong table. Parking Lots Students may park in any non-reserved space. Reserved parking is available near most entrances for individuals with disabilities. Anyone who violates handicapped parking restrictions faces ticketing and fines by the Grand Island

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1. Clay: Residence Hall; Director of Residence Life Rooms; Cooperative Education;9. Recreation Hall Area;Student Union:Education; Activities English; Director; History; Library; Career Math; Planning/ Political Hastings& Housing Campus Snack Bar; Student Cafeteria; TV Lounge;Employment Veterans Services;Science; Psychology;Conference Reading; Rooms; Sociology; Cooperative Speech Buildings2. Boone: Residence Hall Resource Center/Coordinator Education; Recreation16. Hamilton: Area; Advanced Snack Bar; Manufacturing Student Design Cafeteria; 3. Valley: Residence Hall; Residence Life 10. Phelps: College IT Services; HastingsTV Lounge; Printing VeteransTechnology; Resource Classrooms; Center/Coordinator Construction Technology; Coordinator and Creative Services; Learning Support Services; Drafting and Design Technology; Welding 4. Colfax: Residence Hall Media Arts (Graphic Arts) Technology 1. Clay: Residence Hall; Director of Residence Life and 10. Phelps: College IT Services; Hastings Printing; Learning 5. Franklin: Residence Hall 11. Dawson: Academic Success Center; Academic 17. Howard: Associate Dean of Extended Learning Housing 6. Greeley: Residence Hall; Residence Life Transfer Advising; Assessment Testing;Support Associate Services Services and Training; Classrooms; Computer Coordinator Dean of Health Sciences; Associate Dean of Training Center; CPR Classes; EMT Classes; 2.7. AdamsBoone: (Administration Residence Building): Hall Students; Computer Lab; Conference11. Dawson:Rooms; AcademicExtended Success Learning Center; Services Academic and Training; Transfer Heavy Admissions; Campus President; Conference Room; Counseling; Dental Assisting; DisabilityAdvising; Services; AssessmentEquipment Testing: Operator Associate Technology; DeanMedication of Health Aide 3.Dean Valley:of Skilled &Residence Technical Sciences; Hall; Residence Financial Aid; Life CoordinatorDistance Learning Classrooms; Early ChildhoodSciences; AssociateClasses; Dean Nursing of Students;Assistant Classes Computer Lab; IP Conference Room, Recruiting; Registration Education; Fitness/Wellness Center; Gym;Conference Health Rooms;18. Polk: Counseling; Facilities Management Dental Assisting; (Custodial, 4.Office; Colfax: Student Accounts;Residence Veterans Hall Affairs Information Management Services; HELPDisability Program; Services; Grounds, Distance Maintenance, Learning Shipping Classrooms; and Receiving) Early 8. Platte: Accounting; Associate Dean of Business; Human Services; Lactation Room; MedicalChildhood Education;19. Webster: Fitness/Wellness Agricultural Sciences Center; (Agri-Business; Gym; Business Administration and Entrepreneurship; Assisting; Medical Laboratory Technician; Precision Agriculture); Classrooms; Nebraska Project HELP; Lactation Room; Multicultural office/ 5.Business Franklin: Technology; Residence Conference Hall Rooms; Multi-Cultural Office/Coordinator; Nutrition Classes; Propane Training Lab Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts; Physics; Security; Student Success Center;Coordinator, Nutrition20. Kearney: Classes; Business Physics; Incubator Security; Center (for Student new 6.Information Greeley: Technology Residence & Systems; Hall; IT ServiceResidence Life TRiO/SSSCoordinator Program Success Center;small TRiO/SSS businesses) Program Center; KCNT-FM 88.1 Campus Radio Station; 12. Gausman: Biology; Chemistry; Dental Clinic; 21. Merrick: Alternative Energy; Electrical 7.Media Adams Arts (Broadcasting/Photography/Video (Administration Building): Admissions;Dental Hygiene; Medical Laboratory12. TechnicianGausman: Lab Biology;Technology; Chemistry; Heating, Dental Air Conditioning, Clinic; Dental and Production);Campus N-PACE President; (Nebraska Conference Precision Room; Dean13. Sherman: of Campus Store Hygiene Refrigeration; Industrial Technology; Weatherization AgricultureSkilled Center and of TechnicalExcellence); Sciences; Small Business Dean of Business14. Furnas: andAssociate Dean of Skilled & Technical 22. Harlan: Diesel Technology; Truck Driving Institute; Woodlands Dining Room Sciences; Auto Body Technology; Automotive 23. AGC/HEOT: Heavy Equipment Operator Entrepreneurship; Financial Aid; IP Conference Room; 13. Sherman: Campus Store 9. Hall Student Union: Activities Director; Career Technology Technology Planning/EmploymentRecruiting; Registration Services; Conference Office; Student Accounts;15. Nuckolls: Veterans Associate Dean of Academic Affairs 14. Furnas: Associate Dean of Skilled and Technical Sciences; Auto Body technology; Automotive Technology 04-19 8. Platte: Accounting; Associate Dean of Business; Business Administration and Entrepreneurship; Business 15. Nuckolls: Associate Dean of Academic Education; English; Technology; Conference Rooms; Hospitality management History; Library; Math; Political Science; Psychology; and Culinary Arts; Information Technology and Systems; Reading; Sociology; Speech IT Service Center; KCNT-FM 88.1 Campus Radio Station; Media Arts; Entrepreneurship Center; Woodlands Dining 16. Hamilton: Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology; Room Classrooms; Construction Technology; Drafting and Design Technology; Welding Technology 28 2021-2022 Student Handbook Central Community College

17. Howard: Associate Dean of Extended Learning Services 20. Kearney: Business Incubator Center (for new small and Training; Classrooms; Computer Training Center; businesses) CPR Classes; EMT Classes; Extended Learning Services and Training; Heavy Equipment Operator Technology; 21. Merrick: Energy Technology; Electrical Technology; Medication Aide Classes; Nursing Assistant Classes Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; Industrial Technology 18. Polk: Facilities Management (Custodial, Grounds, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving) 22. Harlan: Diesel Technology; Truck Driving

19. Webster: Agricultural Sciences (Agri-Business; Precision 23. AGC/HEOT: Heavy Equipment Operator Technology Agriculture); Classrooms; Nebraska Propane Training Lab

• Financial Aid/Scholarships Assistance and Advice Financial Aid Director, (402) 461-2449 Adams Administrative Building • Academic Transfer Advising Academic Advising Center, • Food Service (402) 461-2504 Dining Service Director, (402) 461-2434 Dawson Building Hall Student Union

• Academic Success Center • Grades Academic Success Center Director, Records Office, (402) 461-2415 (402) 461-2573 Adams Administration Building Dawson Building • Graduation Information • Adding/Dropping Classes Records Office, (402) 461-2415 Records Office, (402) 461-2415 Adams Administration Building Adams Administration Building • Hall Cafeteria • Affirmative Action Officer Chartwells, (402) 461-2529/2410 Human Resources Executive Director Hall Building Area Administration, Grand Island (308) 398-7325 • Honors List Associate Dean of Students, • Assessment Services (402) 460-2185 Assessment Coordinator, (402) 461-2412 Dawson Building Dawson Building • ID Card • Bookstore Service Center, (308) 398-799 Bookstore Manager, (402) 461-2445 Dawson Building Sherman Building • Internships/Cooperative Education • Career and Employment Services Career & Employment Director, Career & Employment Director, (402) 461-2419 (402) 461-2419 Hall Student Union Hall Student Union • Intramurals • Counseling Services Activities Director, (402) 461-2486 (402) 562-1244 Hall Student Union

• Disability Services • Judicial Board Disability Services Director, (402) 461-2423 Judicial Board Advisor, (402) 461-2551 Dawson Building • Library Resource Center • Disciplinary Action Nuckolls Building, (402) 461-2538 Associate Dean of Students, (402) 460-2185 • Newspaper Releases Dawson Building College Information Office Grand Island, (308) 398-7355

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• Non-Discrimination (402) 461-2423 College Human Resources Manager Dawson Building Grand Island, (308) 398-7325 • Student Organizations • Password Reset Associate Dean of Students, (402) 460-2185 http://helpdesk.cccneb.edu Dawson Building

• Payments/Payment Plans • Student Records Student Accounts Office, (402) 461-2420 Records Office, (402) 461-2415 Adams Administration Building Adams Administration Building

• Pre-Registration • Title IX Coordinator Records Office, (402) 461-2415 Vice President of Human Resources, Adams Administration Building (308) 398-7325

• Registration • Transcripts Records Office, (308) 398-7412 Records Office, (402) 461-2415 Adams Administration Building Adams Administration Building

• Release of Student Information • TRIO/SSS Program Records Office, (402) 461-2415 TRiO Office, (402) 461-2472 Adams Administration Building Dawson Building

• Residence Life • Tutoring Director of Residence Life, (402) 461-2432 Student Success Center, (402) 461-2573 Clay Hall Residence Life Office Dawson Building

• Room/Building Scheduling • Vehicles Physical Plant Supervisor, (402) 461-2452 Physical Plant Supervisor, (402) 461-2452 Polk Building Polk Building

• Scholarships • Veterans Information Financial Aid Director, (402) 461-2449 Veterans & Military Resource Center Adams Administration Building (402) 460-2137 Veterans Certifying Official (402) 461-2416 • Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Adams Administration Building Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources, (308) 398-7325 • WebCentral Assistance Service Center, (308) 398-7999 • Student Activities Activities Director, (402) 461-2486 • Withdrawal from College Hall Student Union Student Success Center, (402) 461-2424 Dawson Building • Student Conduct Associate Dean of Students, • Work Study (402) 460-2185 Financial Aid Office, (402) 461-2449 Dawson Building Adams Administration Building • Student Disabilities Disability Services Director,

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Campus Closings rules and regulations have been violated. The Judicial Board is administered by students with Campus closings caused by severe weather approval and advisement by the Associate Dean will be announced on local television and radio of Students offices. stations and on CCCAlert. In the event of inclem- If you would like a copy of the Judicial Board ent weather, you may check school closing and Constitution and Code or are interested in learn- late start information by calling (402) 463-9811 ing more about the Judicial Board, contact the or 1-877-CCC-0780. In addition, the campus Associate Dean of Students. may be closed at times for student activities or other events. These closings will be announced Parking and posted. Parking areas on the campus are designed to Campus Computer Lab allow quick access to all buildings by emer- gency vehicles. Violating parking regulations The use of computers is available free of can block this access and endanger students charge to students for college related activities and staff in the event of an emergency. Please Computer labs are located in the Academic Suc- observe the following parking regulations: cess Center in Dawson, Library Resource Center in Nuckolls, and the Residence Halls. • Only campus-authorized vehicles may be See the staff at the locations for lab hours of driven on campus sidewalks. operation. • Permits must be attached for authorized Hall Student Union parking. Residence hall students will receive permits from the Residence Life The Hall Student Union is home to the Veter- Office. ans and Military Resource Center, Career and Employment Services, Student Activities, and • Dental clinic patient parking is available in Campus Food Service. The Hall Student Union designated areas. serves as a hub for campus student activities. Facilities include the cafeteria, snack bar, lounge • Disability parking is available in designated areas, meeting rooms, and game room that in- areas. An official permit must be acquired clude pool tables, Ping-Pong, and gaming TV’s. from the county to use these parking Student information may be posted on the Stu- spaces. dent Union bulletin board (approval required). Game Room Hours: • Under certain circumstances, students may Monday-Thursday 8 am 9 pm acquire an on-campus disability parking Friday – 8 am 4:30 pm permit from the campus Disability Services Snack Bar Hours office. Monday-Thursday – 7 am 7 pm Friday – 7 am 2 pm Parking tickets are issued when drivers violate Note: The Game Room and Snack Bar are campus parking and traffic regulations. A record closed during student breaks and all weekends of violations and a schedule of fines are main- unless there is a special event. tained in the Student Accounts Office. Students can pay campus traffic and parking tickets at the ID Cards Student Accounts Office. Failure to pay tickets may result in withholding of your transcripts and All registered students may request and re- delay registration for future classes. ceive a Student ID Card from the Service Center. It is recommended that students carry their Student Recognition Day Student ID Cards with them while on campus. As needed, students may be requested to show Scholarships, service awards, and other spe- their ID Cards to campus staff personnel for cial recognitions are conducted during Student identification purposes. Recognition and Awards Day, which is held annually in April. Judicial Board Traffic Regulations The Judicial Board is comprised of students and administrative hearing officers. The student Parking and/or driving is prohibited at all court system hears and adjudicates cases that times on grass plots, or any other place where pertain to student behavior when established parking would mar the landscaping of the cam- 31 Central Community College 2021-2022 Student Handbook

pus or interfere with the use of college facilities. No parking is permitted at any time where Any car left in any parking area during a va- curbs are painted yellow or red. cation period will be towed away at the owner’s The maximum speed limit on all college drives expense, unless special arrangements are made and roads is 15 mph unless otherwise posted. with the Campus Security office. The maximum speed limit in all parking areas is Any car parked or stalled on the streets 15 mph. during snow removal will be towed at the own- er’s expense, unless the Campus Security office has been notified and a release form has been signed so the maintenance department can move the vehicle. Violations of existing traffic regulations or driving conduct detrimental to the college may result in loss of privileges.

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East Side of Phelps County Ag Center 1215 30th Ave 1308 2nd St. Kearney, NE 68845-0310 Holdrege, NE 68979-0856 (308) 338-4000 (308) 995-8133 • Academic Transfer Advising • Regional Director Academic Transfer Specialist, (308) 398-7436 (308) 338-4070 • Adding/Dropping Classes • Learning Center Manager Registration, (308) 398-7412 (308) 338-4072 • Admissions • Admissions Director of Student & Enrollment Services, (308) 398-7406 (308) 338-4027

• Adding/Dropping Classes • Advising Registration, (308) 398-7412 Director of Student & Enrollment Services, (308) 338-4027 • Assessment Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4072 • Assessment Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4012 • College Costs Student Accounts, (308) 338-4042 • College Costs Student Accounts, (308) 338-4042 • Counseling Services (402) 562-1244 • Counseling Services (402) 562-1244 • Disability Services Disability Services Director, (308) 398-7423 • Disability Services Disability Services Director, (308) 398-7423 • Financial Aid & Scholarships (308) 398-7555 • Financial Aid & Scholarships Associate Director of Financial Aid, • ID Cards (308) 338-4041 Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4072 • ID Cards • Library Resources Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4012 Librarian, (308) 398-7395/7396 • Library Resources • Room Scheduling Librarian, (308) 398-7395/7396 (308) 338-4071 • Room Scheduling • Tutoring (308) 338-4001 Academic Success Center, (308) 398-7475 • Tutoring • Veteran Information Academic Success Center, (308) 338-4012 Veterans & Military Resource Center, (308) 398-7811 • Veteran Information Veterans Certifying Official, (308) 398-7413 Veterans & Military Resource Center, (308) 338-4049 • WebCentral Assistance Veterans Certifying Official, (308) 398-7413 Service Center, (308) 398-7999 • WebCentral Assistance Service Center, (308) 398-7999

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Lexington Center Ord Learning Center

1501 Plum Creek Pkwy 1514 K Street Lexington, NE 68850-0827 Ord, NE 68862 (308) 324-8480 (308) 728-3299 • Regional Director • Regional Director (308) 338-4080 (308) 728-3299

• Learning Center Manager • Adding/Dropping Classes (308) 338-4082 Registration, (308) 398-7412

• Admissions • Assessment (308) 398-7406 Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4082

• Adding/Dropping Classes • College Costs Registration, (308) 398-7412 Student Accounts, (402) 562-1215

• Assessment • Counseling Services Learning Center Manager, (308) 338-4082 (402) 562-1244

• College Costs • Disability Services Student Accounts, (308) 338-4042 Disability Services Director, (402) 562-1240

• Counseling Services • Financial Aid & Scholarships (402) 562-1244 (402) 562-1290

• Disability Services • Room Scheduling Disability Services Director, (308) 398-7423 (308) 728-3299

• Financial Aid & Scholarships • Tutoring (308) 398-7555 Academic Success Center, (402) 562-1422

• ID Cards • WebCentral Assistance Kearney Learning Center Manager, Service Center, (308) 398-7999 (308) 338-4012

• Library Resources Librarian, (308) 398-7395/7396

• Room Scheduling (308) 338-4081

• Tutoring Academic Success Center, (308) 398-7475

• Veteran Information Veterans & Military Resource Center, (308) 398-7811 Veterans Certifying Official, (308) 398-7413

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information on add/drop/withdrawal procedures Glossary Terms and deadlines. Schedule changes may impact a student’s financial aid and/or ability to reside in the resi- During your college life at Central Community dence hall. College, you may encounter several new words Full-Time Student - Full-time enrollment sta- and phrases, which are very important to your tus during the fall and spring semester consists education. We have listed some of these below of registering for a minimum of 12 credit hours with brief definitions to help you understand and for the summer semester 6 credit hours. more about college life. General Education - General education Advisor - When you enroll in a program, an courses introduce students to knowledge and instructor in that program will be assigned as skills that enable them to fulfill educational your advisor. Your advisor will help you plan and occupational goals while at the same time your course of study. In addition, your advisor enlightening them about social and cultural can assist with academic concerns that you aspects of life. might encounter, program transfers, clearances Graduates who complete general educa- from college, and other academic or personal tion requirements become better prepared to concerns. function effectively as citizens in a democratic Credit by Program Examination/Prior and technological society. General education Learning - If you have prior training or related competency requirements are grouped into the work experience in your area of study, you may following categories: Communications, Critical be eligible to receive college credit. Work with Thinking & Problem Solving, Life & Career Skills, your academic advisor and the program faculty Information & Technology Literacy, and Global or associate dean for more information. Awareness. Credit Hour - A standard unit of measure Hybrid courses - These courses offer stu- used to ascertain the educational value of dents a course experience with both online and course work offered by the institution, and for lecture components which tuition is charged. CCC awards credit on Intramural - Non-varsity organized sports the semester-hour system. competition for men, women, and co-ed teams. Drop and Add - Changes in registration are Leave of Absence - A leave from college may referred to as “drop and add.” Students may be taken for illness or personal issues. make changes to their registration by adding, Program of Study - A student’s major area dropping, or withdrawing courses by the appli- of study. cable deadlines. Students are responsible to Student Electives - Classes which are not initiate changes by contacting the Registration specifically spelled out in the course of study for Office directly through WebCentral Academic your program. These courses are called student Planning or via Phone Central (308-398-7412). electives. Your advisor can assist you in choos- Contact the Registration Office for specific ing electives, which suit your needs.

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