2014–2015 Catalog
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2014–2015 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 of the North Central Radiologic Technology Association of Schools and Colleges Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Technology Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Phone: 312.263.0456 or 800.621.7440 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Fax: 312.263.7462 Phone: 312.704.5300 http://www.ncahlc.org Fax: 312.704.5304 http://www.jrcert.org Programmatic Accreditation Agencies accrediting specific program offerings at Southern Respiratory Care Technology West Virginia Community and Technical College include: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Medical Laboratory Technology Bedford, TX 76021-4244 National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory 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 Surgical Technology http://www.naacls.org Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Nursing 1361 Park Street Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Clearwater, FL 33756 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Phone: 727.210.2350 Atlanta, GA 30326 Fax: 727.210.2354 Phone: 404.975.5000 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.acenursing.org http://www.CAAHEP.org West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 101 Dee Drive, Suite 102 Charleston, WV 25311-1620 Phone: 304.558.3596 Fax: 304.558.3666 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 Dean, Student Services and Enrollment Management Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College P.O. Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 304.896.7432 A Welcome from the President Welcome to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, where we are dedicated to student success! At Southern you will find a welcoming atmosphere and facilities filled with energy and opportunity. For more than 40 years, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has served the citizens of southern West Virginia with traditional and cutting-edge workforce programs and training through a variety of delivery modes. Southern plays a vital role in its community, and is the best and most affordable choice for learning at all stages of life. Our best asset is our faculty, staff and administrators, who provide “one-on-one” guidance and instruction to our students in order for them to have better learning opportunities and a full college experience. In West Virginia, the creation of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System has placed community colleges like Southern at the forefront of education and training in West Virginia. 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. We are proud of our partnership with the Southern West Virginia Community College Foundation who in 2006 initiated the “2020 Major Gifts Campaign” in cooperation with Southern. Funds raised have been invested to assist the College, both now and in the future, to create new programs and increase financial assistance to needy students. Since the inception of the campaign, the Foundation has more than tripled the amount of scholarships and financial assistance available to students. Today, a college education is no longer an option. It is a necessity. Many people believe that attaining a higher education degree is impossible. Southern can be the place where your dream becomes reality. We look forward seeing you on campus. Sincerely, Joanne Jaeger Tomblin President Table of Contents Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................1 Fall 2014 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Spring 2015 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Summer 2015 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 About Southern .........................................................................................................................................................5 Southern’s History ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Our Core Values: .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 General Education Philosophy and Goals ............................................................................................................................ 8 Campus Locations ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Off-Campus Courses ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Admission Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 10 General Admission ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Classification of Students .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Residency Determination................................................................................................................................................... 13 Department of Allied Health and Nursing Associate in Applied Science Application Requirements ................................. 15 Registration, Assessment and Advising ............................................................................................................................. 17 Financial Assistance Information .............................................................................................................................. 20 Loans ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Federal Direct Student Loan Program ..........................................................................................................................