Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017
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Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017 2016 – 2017 Catalog Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College 1-866-SWVCTC1 www.southernwv.edu This catalog is for informational purposes only and is not considered a binding contract between Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and its students. The College reserves the right to change any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, refunds, curricula, and courses without advance notice or obligation. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the regulations and requirements described herein. Institutional Accreditation Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is accredited by the: Higher Learning Commission Radiologic Technology 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413 Technology Phone: 312.263.0456 or 800.621.7440 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Fax: 312.263.7462 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 http://www.hlcommission.org Phone: 312.704.5300 Fax: 312.704.5304 Programmatic Accreditation http://www.jrcert.org Agencies accrediting specific program offerings at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College include: Respiratory Care Technology Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Medical Laboratory Technology 1248 Harwood Road National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Bedford, TX 76021-4244 Sciences Phone: 817.283.2835 5600 River Road, Suite 720 Fax: 817.354.8519 Rosemont, IL 60018 http://www.coarc.com Phone: 847.939.3597 or 773.714.8880 Fax: 773.714.8886 Paramedic Science http://www.naacls.org Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions Nursing 8301 Lakeview Parkway Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Suite 111-312 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Rowlett, TX 75088 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: 404.975.5000 Surgical Technology http://www.acenursing.org Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered 1361 Park Street Professional Nurses Clearwater, FL 33756 101 Dee Drive, Suite 102 Phone: 727.210.2350 Charleston, WV 25311-1620 Fax: 727.210.2354 Phone: 304.558.3596 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 304.558.3666 http://www.CAAHEP.org http://www.wvrnboard.com Disclaimer This catalog is for informational purposes only and is not considered a binding contract between Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and its students. The College reserves the right to change any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, refunds, curricula, and courses without advance notice or obligation. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the regulations and requirements described herein. Affirmative Action It is the policy of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College to provide equal opportunities to all prospective and current members of the student body, faculty, and staff on the basis of individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all educational programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Inquiries on the implementation of the policy and/or Title IX Amendment should be addressed to: Affirmative Action Officer Mrs. Debbie Dingess Interim Director of Human Resources Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College P.O. Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 304.896.7408 Title IX Coordinator Mr. Darrell Taylor Director of Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College P.O. Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 304.896.7432 Section 504 Coordinator Ms. Dianna Toler Director of Disability and Adult Services Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College P.O. Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 304.896.7315 A Welcome from the President Welcome to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, and thank you for selecting us as your institution of higher learning. By attending a community college, you join millions of others who have made the decision to take advantage of quality educational opportunities that are both accessible and affordable. At a time when everyone is concerned about paying for college, Southern has one of the lowest tuitions of any college or university in the state. Our affordable tuition, combined with comprehensive financial aid opportunities, make it possible for you to get the training and education that you need. You can save many thousands of dollars by earning the first two years of a four-year degree at Southern. The faculty and staff at Southern are focused on student success. Classes and support services are designed to help students meet their academic, professional, and personal objectives. This focus on students means that Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an ideal place for all types of people – those starting college directly from high school or those entering college after many years away from an academic setting. Our student body comes from a wide variety of backgrounds, whether traditional students, single mothers, veterans, disabled students, unemployed adults, or folks simply wanting a change after years on the job. The range of student experiences brings a richness to the campus culture and classroom dynamic. Whatever your situation, we are here to assist you in getting started, making sure you feel welcome, and guiding you all the way to graduation and beyond. We are pleased to share our 2016-2017 academic catalog with you. Consider it your road map to the future because inside you will discover that we offer a variety of associate degree and certificate programs through a variety of delivery modes to fit into your life. We continue to initiate new programs and articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities, both in-state and out-of-state, to meet the workforce needs of our region and state. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, quality education and training that promote success for those we serve. That is our mission and we intend to achieve it with you in mind. Welcome to Southern! We look forward to working with you to create your pathway to success. Robert E. Gunter, Ed.D. President Table of Contents Academic Calendar....................................................................................................................................................................................1 About Southern ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5 Southern’s History..........................................................................................................................................................................6 Mission Statement.........................................................................................................................................................................7 Our Core Values............................................................................................................................................................................7 Vision Statement............................................................................................................................................................................8 General Education Philosophy and Goals.....................................................................................................................................8 Campus Locations ........................................................................................................................................................................9 Off-Campus Courses.....................................................................................................................................................................9 Admission Procedures............................................................................................................................................................................11 General Admission......................................................................................................................................................................12 Classification of Students ...........................................................................................................................................................12 Residency Determination.............................................................................................................................................................14 Department of Allied Health and Nursing Associate in Applied Science Application Requirements............................................16 Registration, Assessment, and Advising.....................................................................................................................................19