UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2010 - 2012 WWW.RBC.EDU RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY 11301 JOHNSON ROAD PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA 23805-7100 “The Junior College of the Commonwealth of Virginia” General Information 804-862-6100 Admissions 804-862-6225 Financial Aid 804-862-6260 Registrar/Student Records 804-862-6238 Academic Affairs 804-862-6242 Recorded Announcements & Closings 804-862-6283 Police (Normal Business Hours) 804-863-4085 Police (Nights, Weekends & Holidays) 804-720-9179 www.rbc.edu Catalog 2010-2012 Volume 29, No. 1, 2010 Published by the Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty Accreditation Richard Bland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 479-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Richard Bland College. 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends of Richard Bland College, I extend to each of you the opportunity to explore, prepare, and grow at the only public residential junior college in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since 1960 this institution has been an educational leader in Central and Southside Virginia. Since 2008, with the construction of two four-story residence halls, we have been providing that same quality of instruction to students from across the state and beyond. The College’s enrollment of over 1,600 full and part-time students is indicative of the confidence expressed by the traditional student, the adult learner, and the general public in the quality of instruction offered by our outstanding faculty. In addition to the residence halls, the College opened in the fall of 2010 a new Science and Technology Center comprised of 52,000 square feet of space, which will include laboratory and classroom space for biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics. In the past two years, we have renovated the library and bookstore as well as added a police force and Student Health Center. Plans are being developed to renovate Ernst Hall, our current science building. In addition to its physical attributes, Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and opportunities in programs that will provide you with a foundation in the liberal arts, business, education and allied health. By attending Richard Bland College and completing the Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Bachelor’s Degree. We have transfer agreements with colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities. Our students do well when they transfer, and I encourage you to explore all of these career and educational options with us. Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the Commonwealth. Where else can you receive quality education at a very competitive price? I ask you to consider the advantages of attending Richard Bland College. Please contact us for a personal tour and consultation. I want each of you to be a part of our success story. Sincerely, Dr. James B. McNeer President 3 Section I: Introduction General Statement of Policy Special Notice to Students Campus Map/Directions Academic Calendars RBC Mission Statement Goals of the College 4 General Statement of Policy Richard Bland College is an equal educational opportunity institution. In keeping with this policy, the College makes no distinction in the admission of students, or in any other of its official activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, political affiliation, handicap, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. All standards and policies governing student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid and support programs are applied accordingly. Special Notice to Students The Richard Bland College Catalog is intended to describe the work of the College and to be a digest of its regulations. Although the courses announced and the regulations given are usually continuous from year to year, none of them is valid beyond the publication of a new Catalog, which will supersede all previous Catalogs. Ordinarily, students may complete a degree in accordance with the degree requirements in force when they were admitted to the College or in any subsequent Catalog published while they are students. Students who have not been enrolled at Richard Bland College for a period of five years or more must fulfill the degree requirements in effect at the time of their readmission. Students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree at a senior college are urged to study carefully the degree requirements of the institutions to which they will apply in order to plan appropriate programs of study at Richard Bland College. NOTE: This Catalog provides announcements for the 2010-2012. Because programs and policies change from time to time, Richard Bland College reserves for itself and departments the right to withdraw or change any requirements or provisions in this catalog at any time. 5 6 Directions/Campus Map (Richard Bland College signs are in place along each route.) From Interstate Route 95 (North or South – Exit 48B) Onto Wagner Road - West Upon exiting I-95, travel to the second stoplight and turn right onto Crater Road (US Route 301-North). At the next stoplight, turn left onto Flank Road and travel approximately two miles to the second four-way stop intersection. Turn left onto Johnson Road and travel one mile to the Richard Bland College Campus. The Commons (Library, Cafeteria and Bookstore), Ernst Hall, and Statesman Hall (Gymnasium) are located on the west (right) side of Johnson Road. Maze Hall Administrative Offices, the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, the Barn Theatre, The Center for Student Affairs (Admissions and Financial Aid) and other campus buildings are on the east (left) side of the campus. Visitor and handicap parking spaces are designated in each parking area. From Interstate Route 85 (North or South – Exit 65) Onto Squirrel Level Road - East Upon exiting I-85, travel to the stoplight at Defense Road. Continue on Squirrel Level Road (approximately one- quarter mile) and turn left onto Wells Road. Travel on Wells Road approximately one-half mile; turn left (bridge over railroad tracks) onto Halifax Road. Continue on Halifax Road approximately one mile to Carson Road. Travel approximately one mile on Carson Road to Richard Bland College. The Commons (Library, Cafeteria and Bookstore) and Ernst Hall are located on the north (right) side of Carson Road. Statesman Hall (Gymnasium) is on the south (left) side of the campus. Maze Hall Administrative Offices, the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, The Center for Student Affairs (Admissions and Financial Aid), the Barn Theatre and other campus buildings are located across Johnson Road on the east side of the campus. Visitor and handicap Parking spaces are designated in each parking area. From Interstate Route 295 (North or South – Exit 3B) Onto Route 460 - West Upon exiting I-295, travel west to the first stoplight and turn left onto Wagner Road. Travel to the third stoplight and turn right onto Crater Road (US Route 301-N). See I-95 above for directions from Crater Road to the campus. Academic Calendar The Calendar for the Fall or Spring Semesters or any Summer Session is subject to change as necessary to fulfill the College’s educational objectives. The official schedule can be found on the Course Schedule link of the College’s website (www.rbc.edu). August 2010 August 18 –Tuition for Fall 2010 due by 4PM August 21 – Residence Halls Check-In 9AM-5PM August 22 – Residence Halls Check-In 9AM-1PM August 22 – New Student Orientation (Parents invited) August 23 – Registration/Class Changes (ends @ 4PM on Aug. 31) August 23–24– New Student Orientation (student-only sessions) August 25 – Classes begin for Fall 2010 August 25–31– Late Registration (payment due the day of registration) August 25–31– Class Changes September 2010 September 6 – Labor Day October 2010 October 14–15 – Fall Break October 25 –December 13 – Spring 2011 Registration for currently enrolled students (tuition due Dec. 14 by 4PM) October 29 – Last day to drop/audit or withdraw from College w/out academic penalty November 2010 November 5 – Deadline to apply for December graduation November 8–December 13 – Spring 2011 Registration & Advising for all students (tuition due Dec. 14 by 4PM) November 15 – Financial Aid Deadline November 24 – 28 –Thanksgiving Recess (begins 5PM on 11/24/10) November 24 – Residence Halls close @ 7PM for Thanksgiving Recess November 28 – Residence Halls open @ Noon November 29 – Classes resume after Thanksgiving Recess (8AM) December 2010 December 3 – Last Class Day December 6-10 – Final Exams December 11 – Residence Halls close @ 10AM for Winter Break 7 December 14 –Tuition due for Spring 2011 by 4 PM December 14 – January 5 – No registration for Spring 2011 classes January 2011 January 5 – Registration resumes for Spring 2011 January 16 – Residence Halls Check-In Noon-5PM January 17 – Classes begin for Spring 2011 March 2011 March 1 – Summer Registration Begins March 18 – Residence Halls close @ 7PM for Spring Break March21-25 – Spring Break March 27 – Residence Halls Open @ Noon March 28 – Fall 2011 Registration Begins for Current Students March 31 – Deadline for returning students to pay $500 Housing Deposit if they wish to participate in returning students room sign-up process April 2011 April 1 – Financial Aid Preferred Deadline April 8 – Drop Date April 11 – Fall 2011 Registration begins for all students April 29 – Last Class Day May 2011 May 2 – 6 Exams May 7 – Residence Halls close @ 5PM for non-graduating students May 13 – Richard Bland College Commencement May 14 – Residence Halls close @ 5PM for all students May 15 – W&M Commencement May 15 – Residence Halls open @ noon for summer school students May 16 – June 3 – Intersession May 30 – Memorial Day The Richard Bland College Mission Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary in Virginia was founded in 1960.