2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook
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Southeast Arkansas College 2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook Accreditation Southeast Arkansas College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Southeast Arkansas College is also an AQIP participant. AQIP allows participating institutions to meet accreditation standards by developing and using processes, which lead to continuous improvement. www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, (312) 263-0456 Institutional Memberships Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology/ Surgical Assisting Alliance for Community College Innovation American Association of Community Colleges American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers American Technical Education Association Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Arkansas Community Colleges Arkansas Association of Women in Two-Year Colleges Arkansas Council on Student Services Arkansas College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Arkansas Distance Learning Association Arkansas Higher Education Council Arkansas State Board of Nursing Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce ARKLink Library Consortium, Inc. Associated Industries of Arkansas Association of Community College Trustees College and University Personnel Association Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions Council for Opportunity in Education Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Online Learning Consortium Moodle by eThink National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Council of Instructional Administrators National Association for the Education of Young Children National Council for Occupational Education National Council for Marketing and Public Relations National Council on Student Development National League for Nursing National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators i FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Southeast Arkansas College Office of Admission 1900 Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: (870) 543-5900 or 1-888-SEARKTC Toll Free (1-888-732-7582) FAX: (870) 543-5956 E-mail: [email protected] Home Page: www.seark.edu ii TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 5 COLLEGE CALENDAR 5 COLLEGE PROVISIONS 9 COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS 9 ADMISSIONS, EXPENSES, REGULATIONS 17 FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT AFFAIRS 39 STUDENT HANDBOOK 59 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 83 Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) 83 Associate of Arts Degree 85 State Minimum Core Curriculum 86 Associate of Arts Degree Courses 87 Associate of Arts ACTS Transfer Courses 88 Certificate of General Studies 90 Associate of General Studies 91 Technical Career Programs 95 Nursing and Allied Health Technology Programs 119 Career Pathways Initiative 155 Workforce Development Center 156 Non-Credit (CEU) Classes 157 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 163 COLLEGE DIRECTORY 203 Board of Trustees, Administration, Professional Staff, Faculty and Support Staff CAMPUS MAP 211 INDEX 213 Disclaimer The course offerings, regulations, and fees appearing in this catalog are announcements. They are not to be construed as representing contractual obligations of Southeast Arkansas College, which reserves the right to change its courses of instruction, fees, and its general academic regulations without notice, should circumstances warrant in the judgment of the College. Courses listed in this catalog may not be offered every year. An official list of courses to be offered will be published before the beginning of each term. The current version of the College catalog may be found at www.seark.edu. iii IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Information & Numbers Not Known 543-5900 Academic Records 543-5958 Admission 850-8605 Advisement and Retention Center 850-2182 Adult Education 850-4836 Bookstore 535-3140 Buildings and Grounds 850-4820 Business Office 543-5953 Career Pathways 543-5999 Career Services 543-5914 Cashier’s Office 543-5953 Controller 543-5953 Counseling 850-3120 Disability Services 850-3120 Distance Learning 850-5954 Faculty/Instruction 850-4822 Financial Aid 543-4909 Food Court 850-4829 General Studies 543-5973 Information Technology 850-4900 Library 543-5936 Nursing and Allied Health 543-5934 Personnel 543-5959 President’s Office 543-5907 Public Relations 850-4822 Registrar’s Office 543-5958 Recruitment 850-3074 Security 557-4211 Student Accounts 543-5953 Student Advocate 850-3062 Student Affairs 850-2187 Student Support Services 850-8582 Technical Studies 543-5931 Computing Services Help Desk 850-4900 Tutoring Services 850-4840 Veteran Affairs 850-3120 Vice President/Academic Affairs 850-4822 Vice President/Fiscal Affairs 850-4929 Vice President/Student Affairs 850-2187 Workforce Development Center 543-5947 iv ii PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Student: We welcome you to Southeast Arkansas College. We are very pleased that you are considering our college to meet your educational needs and to help achieve your goals. Whether you are beginning your education, completing your education, brushing up on your skills, or just taking a course for enjoyment, the education you receive prepares you for the challenges ahead. The SEARK College motto “Changing Lives... One Student at a Time” is at the very roots of our college mission. Long before the college was built; it existed in the minds of the community as a means to serve the region. It was formed as an answer to a real need by providing education and services to the community in order to strengthen Southeast Arkansas. Changing lives is a key component in our planning and daily operations. It’s about seeing not just what is, but what can be to better serve students and our community. It inspires us to use innovative technology to provide students with real-time information free from physical constraints. Technology enables us to improve security on campus and provide a “safe harbor” where you can feel secure to explore the vast world of knowledge that you need in order to reach your desired destination. It creates innovative partnerships with area businesses and community leaders to accomplish a variety of goals. Changing lives is at the center of our educational philosophy and is more than just a slogan. It is a challenge to all our students to examine, explore, and realize the incredible power of possibility and how it can change their lives. We are not simply an institution that provides knowledge; we also offer students a means to develop their vision of the future and the tools to make that vision a reality. SEARK College shares a partnership with you in your aspiration for an education and plans for the future. We are here for you...let us know how we can best serve you. Your commitment to your education can turn your dreams into reality. Welcome to Southeast Arkansas College! Sincerely, Dr. Stephen L. Hilterbran President, Southeast Arkansas College 1 2 4 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Registration Periods SEARK College requires all students to see an advisor prior to registering for class each semester. Most students will see a faculty advisor familiar with their career choice. These advisors will review the student’s progress in the previous semester and help the student select classes for the coming semester. New students will be assisted in the Advisement Center, located in the Student Services Building. The College’s registration system requires each student see an advisor before the system will allow you to register for a class. The advisor will remove the block on your registration after you have visited with the advisor and planned your classes for the upcoming semester. When your advisor removes the block, you can register for classes. Students are expected to have payment arrangements in place prior to registering for classes. If financial arrangements are not in place, the class registrations may be deleted, and you will be dropped from your classes. Please consult the calendar below for the dates when we drop for non-payment. If you are dropped for non-payment, you may register again, but fewer classes may be available, because classes fill as the start of the semester approaches. SEARK has partnered with NELNET’s MyPaymentPlan, an online system which allows students to set up a payment plan for their classes. Using MyPaymentPlan, you can set up installment payments for your tuition and fees online from any Internet-connected computer, using only a web browser. Please note that if you add or delete classes, your payment plan may need to be adjusted to accommodate the changes. Students are responsible for contacting NELNET to make changes when they add or drop classes, or when they need to cancel their payment plan once financial aid is approved. Remember: Students who see their advisors early, register early, and pay early, are the most likely to get and keep their best and most convenient class schedule. With time, class seats fill up and fewer choices are available. Faculty advisors have their greatest availability during the semester when classes are in session, so schedule a time to see your advisor as soon as possible to avoid a delay in getting an appointment. 2017 Fall Semester — August 21 through December 12 Registration for Returning Students Monday, April 3 – Friday, August 25 Open Registration Monday,