Student Handbook 2005-06 PRATT Community College Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL Welcome Letter from the President, 1 PARTNERSHIPS (con’t) Contact Directory, 2 Franklin, 34 Learning Calendar, 3 FHSU, 34 Accreditation, 4 Access US, 35 College Mission, etc., 5-7 Edukan, 35 Graduate Profile, 8 Washburn, 35 Student Responsibility and Code of Telenet, 35 Conduct, 9-10 ITV, 35 Camps and Institutes, 35 ADMISSIONS Teleconferencing, 36 Requirements/Procedures, 12 Special and Transfer students, 12 International Students, 12 FINANCIAL AID AND COSTS Veterans, 13 Tuition and Fees, 38 Scholarships, 39, 45-51 ENROLLMENT SERVICES Financial Aid Programs and Policies, 40-44 Registration, 15 Early Enrollment, 15 STUDENT SERVICES Adding, Dropping & Withdrawl, 16-17 Activities & Athletics, 53 IQ Web, 17 Clubs and Organizations, 53-56 Beaver Dam Recreation Center, 53 Food Service, 56 ACADEMIC SERVICES College Health, 56 ASSET Testing, 18 Bookstore, 56 Advising/Advisers, 19 ID Cards, 56 Catalog Compliance, 19 Right to Know, 56 Declaration of Major, 19 Counseling & Career Planning, 19 Special Needs Policies, 20 RESIDENCE LIFE Vo-Tech./Independent Study Credits, 21 Residence Requirements, 59 Credit By Examination, 22 Objectives, Accessibility, 60 Tutor Center, 22 Facilities, Staffing, Services, 60-63 Class Load, 23 Contract Info, 63-64 Library, 22 General Info, 64 Academic Honesty & Appeals, 23 Checking Out, 64-65 ACT/CAAP/Work Keys, 24 North and Scholarship, 65-66 Attendance, 25 Beck, Novotny, Porter, 66 Grades, 25-27 Rules, 66-75 Final Exams, 27 How to Get Along, 76 Degree Requirements, Planning, Checking, 27-28 Transfer Information, 29-31 Graduation Requirements, 31 POLICIES & PROCEDURES Programs, 32 FERPA, 78 ADA, 78 EDUCATIONAL Drug Free Schools, 78 Campus Crime Summary, 79 PARTNERSHIPS Sexual Harassment Policies, 79-80 Outreach/College Start, 34 Security, 80-81 Barclay, 34 Drug and Alcohol Policies, 81-89 Friends, 34 Southwestern, 34 My personal greetings to all PCC students--- On behalf of the Board of Trustees and all of the college's employees, I want to welcome you to Pratt Community College if you are a first time student, and if you are returning, we're happy to see you back and hope you have had an enjoyable summer. We say that PCC is the right college for the right reasons. The right reasons are that you will receive a good education, that we care about you, that you will have some fun in the process and that you will let us know when and if you need help. Together, and with your cooperation and support, we can make this one of life's more enjoyable experiences. This Student Handbook will help facilitate that process. I recommend that you read it from cover to cover. The Handbook is very informative on the college's activities and programs, your rights and privileges and the rules and guidelines necessary for making life easier for both you and the college employees who are here to serve you. Again, my personal greetings to each of you, and my best wishes for your success. See you around the Dam! Dr. Woj PCC President 1 People to Know Dr. William Wojceichowski Lynn Perez President Director of Admissions Ext. 240 or 620-450-2240 [email protected] Ext. 222 or 620-450-2222 [email protected] Jim Stratford Misty Beck Vice-President for Instruction Coordinator of Information Services and Ext. 105 or 620-450-2105 [email protected] Student Activities Ext. 192 or 620-450-2192 [email protected] Kent Adams Vice-President for Finance and Operations Rita Pinkall Ext. 250 or 620-450-2250 [email protected] Personnel Director Ext. 139 or 620-450-2139 [email protected] Lisa Perez Miller Vice-President of Students/Enrollment Mgt. Sally Prosser Ext. 185 or 620-450-2185 [email protected] Registrar Ext. 218 or 620-450-2218 [email protected] Gail Withers Joy Schwartz Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Ext. 232 or 620-450-2232 [email protected] Coordinator of Residence Life Ext. 225 or 620-450-2225 [email protected] Kevin Hackerott Dana Yarbrough Interim Athletic Director Ext. 155 or 620-450-2155 [email protected] Student Accounts Ext. 143 or 620-450-2143 [email protected] Pamela Dietz Jane Patton Assistant Dean of Instruction Ext. 238 or 620-450-2238 [email protected] Associate Director of Admissions Ext. 219 or 620-450-2219 [email protected] Jerry Burkhart Don Schwartz Assistant Dean for Technical Instruction Associate Director of Admissions Director of Area Vocational School Ext. 224 or 620-450-2224 [email protected] Ext. 175 or 620-450-2175 [email protected] Don Hart Debbie Boley Director of Learning Resources Director of Financial Aid Ext. 171 or 620-450-2171 [email protected] Ext. 248 or 620-450-2248 [email protected] Tom Owens Kasey Brown Coordinator of Information Services Director of Food Service Ext. 120 or 620-450-2120 [email protected] Great Western Dining Services Ext. 888 or 620-450-2888 [email protected] Hallie Riffey Dennis Lesh Coordinator of Operations and Services Ext. 112 or 620-450-2112 [email protected] Executive Director, PCC Foundation Ext. 179 or 620-450-2179 [email protected] Dennis Angle Director of Advising Tech Prep Coordinator Ext. 135 or 620-450-2135 [email protected] 2 FALL 2005 August 23 Registration Pratt Campus (9:00 am - 7:00 pm). August 24 Classes begin (day and evening--all locations). September 5 Labor Day (no day or evening classes--all locations). September 9 Interim Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm for all classes. September 22 Phi Theta Kappa Fall Initiation. September 30 Interim Grade update (6th Week) on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm for all classes. October 14 Fall Break--No Classes (Faculty work day. Mid-term Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00 pm) October 19 Early enrollment begins. October 28 Last day to initiate withdrawal with guaranteed AW November 3-7 Final Early Enrollment Processing Days (all scholarship students must be pre-enrolled by 5:00 pm November 5.) November 5 CAAP Assessment for December graduates (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). November 11 Last day to initiate withdrawal from classes. Interim Grade update (12th week) on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm. November 7-11 Student evaluation of teaching/learning. November 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation (no classes after 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 24). December 13-15 Final Exams (all day and evening classes--all locations). December 16 Faculty Work day December 19 Faculty Work Day Final Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00 pm. SPRING 2006 January 5,6,9 Faculty In-Service and preparation 8:00am – 12:00n Faculty/Department work on Student Learning Assessment 1:00pm – 5:00pm January 10 Registration Pratt Campus (9:00 am - 7:00 pm). January 11 Classes begin (day and evening--all locations). January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes) January 26 Phi Theta Kappa Spring Initiation. January 27 Interim Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm for all classes. February 17 Interim Grade entry (6th week) on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm for all classes. February 27 Academic Olympics (no day classes Pratt campus--all other classes, including Pratt evening classes, meet as scheduled). March 13 Mid-term Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00 pm March 18-26 Spring Break March 27 Early enrollment begins. March 31 Last day to initiate withdrawal with guaranteed AW April 7 Interim Grade entry (12th week) on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00pm for all classes. April 10-13 Student evaluation of teaching/learning. April 5 Kick-off Day April 6-7 Final Early Enrollment Processing Days April 13 Last day to initiate withdrawal from classes. April 14 Good Friday (no classes) April 17 CAAP Assessment* (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). April 18 CAAP Assessment* (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm). April 19 CAAP Assessment* (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm). April 19 Kick-off Day May 8 Academic Awards Banquet May 9-11 Final Exams (all day and evening classes--all locations). May 12 Commencement May 12, 15,16 Faculty Work Days. Final Grade entry on I.Q. Web is due by 5:00 pm, May 16. *All graduating students select one CAAP assessment at a time that does not conflict with their scheduled classes. 3 THE COLLEGE Founded in 1938, Pratt Community College offers broad-based educational programs that meet the diverse needs of South Central Kansas. Situated on an 80-acre campus in Pratt, Kansas, just 75 miles west of Wichita, the campus offers modern, state-of-the art facilities. The main campus facilities, completed in 1968, included the main building and Novotny Residence Hall. Porter Residence Hall was built in 1982, Gwaltney Hall was added in 1983, Beck Residence Hall was added in 1985, the indoor rodeo facility was added in 1986, the auto/diesel facility was added in 1987, the Student Conference Center was added in 1989, and the Electrical Powerline Technology building was added in 1991. In 1998, North Residence Hall was completed. The campus also consists of outdoor rodeo facilities, Dennis Lesh Sports Arena, and Stanion Baseball Field. Stanion Practice Facility was added in 2001 and Scholarship Residence Hall and Chandler Hall were added in 2002. PCC is an educational institution open to all who desire to continue their education. High school graduates will find that PCC offers the general education courses they need to transfer to a four-year institution. Those interested in entering the work force after one or two years of college will find technical programs designed to prepare them to compete for jobs in their chosen fields.