Galveston College Catalog 2005-2006
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GALVESTON COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by Galveston College. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity may be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services. Galveston College will not be held responsible for injuries sustained while participating in any credit or non-credit physical education course or for injuries sustained while using the College's physical education facilities. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COLLEGE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. Es la política de Galveston College proporcionar oportunidades iguales sin consideración alguna hacia edad, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o estado de veterano. Esta política se extiende al empleo, admisión, y todos los programas y actividades apoyados por Galveston College. Las investigaciones referentes a oportunidades iguales se pueden dirigir al Vicepresidente Para Asuntos Académicos y Servicios al Estudiante. UN COLEGIO CON OPORTUNIDADES IGUALES/ACCIÓN AFIRMATIVA EN LA EDUCACIÓN Y EL EMPLEO. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Accreditation: Galveston College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 (404) 679-4500 FAX (404) 679-4558 Galveston College’s Health Occupations programs are accredited by the following organizations: Associate Degree Nursing National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway New York, New York 10006 (212) 363-5555, ext. 153 Radiography and Radiation Therapy Technology Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901 (312) 704-5300 Nuclear Medicine Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology 350 South 400 East, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2938 (801) 364-4310 Emergency Medical Services Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970 Chicago, Illinois 60601-2208 (312) 553-9355 Approval: Galveston College is approved by the Texas Education Agency and has complied with the standards, rules and regulations as prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701-1494 (512) 463-9734 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Chevy Chase Drive Austin, Texas 78752 (512) 483-6250 FAX (512) 483-6444 Galveston College’s Health Occupations programs are approved by the following organizations: Associate Degree Nursing Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 305-7400 Vocational Nursing Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas William P. Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-400 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 305-8101 The Texas Certification Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors TAADAC (Provider Number 0195-88) Member of: American Association of Community Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Texas Public Community/Junior College Association National Commission for Cooperative Education American Hotel/Motel Association Texas Business Educators Association Texas Computer Education Association Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference Gulf Coast Consortium National Junior College Athletic Association Map to Galveston College Traveling south on I-45... Take 61st Street exit and turn right at stop light. Travel approximately one mile to Seawall Blvd. Turn left on to Seawall. Proceed down Seawall to 39th Street. (Gaido's Restaurant is at corner of 39th and Seawall. Turn left on 39th and travel north to Avenue Q. Turn left at 39th and Avenue Q and proceed one block to Main Campus. Main Campus praking is available on Avenue Q, Avenue R and satellite Parking at 39th and Avenue Q. LEGEND 1. Cheney Student Center 2. Moody Hall 3. Regent 's Hall 4. Nort hern Building 5. Fine Arts Building 6. Herm es Fitness Cent er/Gymnasium TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation College Locations/Map Telephone Directory ................................................................................................... President’s Message.................................................................................................... Board of Regents ........................................................................................................ Academic Calendars ................................................................................................... College Holidays......................................................................................................... Mission and Goals ..................................................................................................... History of the College................................................................................................. Galveston College Foundation.................................................................................... Facilities ............................................................................................................... General Information.................................................................................................... General Admission Information.................................................................................. General Admissions............................................................................................... Special Admissions................................................................................................ Fresh Start.............................................................................................................. THEA Testing Requirements Registration ........................................................................................................... Tuition and Fees.......................................................................................................... Academic Standards ................................................................................................... Credit for Courses.................................................................................................. Credit by Examination........................................................................................... Course Load .......................................................................................................... Student Records.......................................................................................................... Grading System .......................................................................................................... Graduation Procedures................................................................................................ Student Services.......................................................................................................... Admissions and Student Records .......................................................................... Counseling Center ................................................................................................. Financial Aid......................................................................................................... Veterans Information............................................................................................. Library and Media Services................................................................................... Student Activities .................................................................................................. Student Rights and Responsibilities............................................................................ Special Instructional Areas ......................................................................................... Workforce Development and Continuing Education............................................. Center for Professional Development.................................................................... Small Business Development Center..................................................................... Cooperative Education................................................................................................ Skills Enrichment Center....................................................................................... Adult Education..................................................................................................... Distance Education................................................................................................ Programs of Study ...................................................................................................... Degree Programs ................................................................................................... Certificate Programs.............................................................................................. Core Curriculum ......................................................................................................... Graduate Guarantee .................................................................................................... Job Skills Competency Guarantee .............................................................................