Stanly Community College Catalog 2011-2012
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The College Stanly Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. If an individual believes Stanly Community College’s performance is inconsistent with the Commission on Colleges’ criteria for maintaining accreditation, the individual may contact the Commission at the following address: Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033-4097 Telephone: (404) 679-4500 Web site: www.sacscoc.org Stanly Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. The College does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. A Unit of the North Carolina Community College Systems. The Catalog The purpose of the catalog/student handbook is to furnish prospective students and other interested persons with information about Stanly Community College and its programs. Information contained in this catalog is subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding on the institution or the state. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum; but changes in policy, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum, course structure and content, and other such matters as directed by the North Carolina Community College System or by the local Board of Trustees may occur after publication. Contact Information Stanly Community College Crutchfield Education Center 141 College Drive 102 Stanly Parkway Albemarle, NC 28001 Locust, NC 28097 Telephone: (704) 982-0121 Telephone: (704) 888-8848 Website www.stanly.edu Table of Contents Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Performance Measures ................................................................................................................................ 6 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................ 24 Adult Basic Skills ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................. 34 Costs ............................................................................................................................................................ 38 Course Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 44 Credit Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Distance Learning ....................................................................................................................................... 52 Financial Aid and Scholarships................................................................................................................... 58 Grading Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 70 Policies ........................................................................................................................................................ 75 College-wide ..................................................................................................................................... 76 College-wide Student....................................................................................................................... 84 Curriculum Student.......................................................................................................................... 91 Basic Skills ........................................................................................................................................ 98 Continuing Education..................................................................................................................... 102 Distance Learning........................................................................................................................... 103 Early College ................................................................................................................................... 107 Service Learning ....................................................................................................................................... 108 Stanly Early College .................................................................................................................................. 112 Student Ethics ........................................................................................................................................... 118 Student Privileges ..................................................................................................................................... 119 Student Support Services......................................................................................................................... 130 Technology Standards.............................................................................................................................. 138 Curriculum Programs of Study................................................................................................................. 142 Curriculum Course Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 274 College Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 366 Adjunct Faculty ......................................................................................................................................... 375 Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 378 Academic Calendar Summer Session 2011 (four day class week) July 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) ....................................... Registration for fall (On-campus and WebAdvisor) July 11-31 (Monday-Sunday) ........................................................ Registration for fall through WebAdvisor July 18 (Monday).................................................................................................... End of Summer Semester July 25-August 5 (Monday-Friday) ............................................................................................ Faculty Break (8M with last one on a Thursday, 8T, 8W, 8Th) Fall Semester 2011 July 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) ........................................ Registration for fall (On-campus and WebAdvisor) July 11-31 (Monday-Sunday) ........................................................ Registration for fall through WebAdvisor July 12 (Tuesday) .......................................................................................... New Student Orientation July 25-August 5 (Monday-Friday) ........................................................................................... Faculty Break August 9-11 (Tuesday-Thursday) ...................................... Late Registration (On-campus and WebAdvisor) August 13-17 (Saturday-Wednesday) ............................................... Late Registration open in WebAdvisor August 15 (Monday) .................................................................................................. Weekday classes begin August 15-17 Monday-Wednesday) ............................................................................................ Add Period August 20 (Saturday).................................................................................................. Weekend classes begin September 3–5 (Saturday-Monday) ............................................................... Labor Day holiday (no classes) September 23 (Friday) ........................................................... Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week classes August 18-October 6 (Thursday-Thursday) .............................. Registration for 2nd 8-weeks in WebAdvisor October 7 (Friday) ................................................................................................ Last day of 1st 8 week term October 8-11 (Saturday-Tuesday) ................................................................................ Fall Break (no classes) October 12 (Wednesday) ................................................................................... First day of 2nd 8-week term October 12-14