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CATALOG 2016–2017 & STUDENT HANDBOOK YOUR FUTURE. OUR COMMITMENT. VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Glenn DuBois, Chancellor STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Idalia Fernandez, Chair James Cuthbertson, Vice Chair Glenn DuBois, Secretary Carolyn S. Berkowitz David Nutter Thomas M. Brewster Catherine B. Reynolds Benita Thompson Byas Eleanor B. Saslaw Darren Conner Michael Schewel LaVonne Ellis Robin Sullenberger Douglas M. Garcia Michel Zajur William C. Hall, Jr. GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. David A. Sam, President GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Catherine Washington, Chair, Stafford County Ann Tidball, Vice Chair, Madison County Carolyn Berkowitz, State Board Liason Cleo Colemen, Caroline County Victor Gehman, Jr., King George County Simon Gray, Orange County Angela Greene, Spotsylvania County Samuel Kessler, Orange County Teri McNally, The City of Fredericksburg William Thomas, Culpeper County GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD Wendell Anderson, President Bruce Davis, Treasurer Dr. David A. Sam, Secretary Teri McNally, Chair, Corps of Volunteers C. Douglas Elliott, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Executive Director of GCC Educational Foundation Darla K. Burton Richelle D. Moore Henry “Hap” Connors, Jr. Linda J. “L.J.” Moyer Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr. Greg Napps Joseph “Joe” R. Daniel J. William Price, III, Emeritus Kenny L. Dotson Fred Rankin Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Rhonda Fried Douglas Rogers It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System to provide equal Georgia M. Fauber, Emeritus Charlotte Rouse employment and educational opportunities for all persons without regard to race, Pamela “Pam” S. Glascock Jack Rowley color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, veteran status, gender, age, or Goly Hervey Ann G. Tidball sexual orientation and for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. This Edward “Ted” B. Hontz Anne Truong policy permits appropriate employment preference for veterans. Senator Edd Houck Frank S. Turnage, Emeritus (VCCS Policy 3.14.0) Ann M. Lewis Brian Whetzel 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook CAROLINE CENTER The statements and provisions in this catalog are not to be regarded as a contract 11073 Colonel Armistead Drive between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 when warranted, any provisions, schedules, programs, courses, or fees. This (540) 891-3012 catalog has been revised to reflect curriculum changes as of January 2016. JOSEPH R. DANIEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER Germanna Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, 18121 Technology Drive color, national origin, sex, age, (except when age is a bona fide occupational Culpeper, Virginia 22701 qualification), religion, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, (540) 937-2900 or other non-merit factors, or disability in its education programs, recruitment Fax (540) 937-2918 efforts, employment opportunities, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination FREDERICKSBURG AREA CAMPUS policies: Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Locust Grove Campus, 10000 Germanna Point Drive Room 102B, (540) 423-9055. Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 This catalog becomes effective Fall 2016. (540) 891-3000 Fax (540) 710-2092 This publication becomes dated upon printing; therefore, it may not contain the TTY (540) 891-3059 most current data available. To view current information for Germanna Community College, LOCUST GROVE CAMPUS please visit www.germanna.edu. 2130 Germanna Highway Locust Grove, Virginia 22508 Germanna Community College provides its website, catalog, handbooks, and (540) 423-9000 any other printed materials or electronic media for your general guidance. Fax (540) 727-3207 The college does not guarantee that the information contained within them, TTY (540) 423-9888 including, but not limited to, the contents of any page that resides under the DNS registrations of www.germanna.edu is up-to-date, complete and accurate, STAFFORD COUNTY CENTER and individuals assume any risks associated with relying upon such information 2761 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 107 without checking other credible sources, such as a student’s academic advisor. In Stafford, Virginia 22554 addition, a student’s or prospective student’s reliance upon information contained (540) 288-8830 within these sources, or individual program catalogs or handbooks, when making academic decisions does not constitute, and should not be construed as, a AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER contract with the College. Further, the College reserves the right to make changes 42 BlackJack Road to any provision or requirement within these sources, as well as changes to any Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405 curriculum or program, whether during a student’s enrollment or otherwise. Links (540) 834-1978 or references to other materials and websites provided in the above referenced sources are also for information purposes only and do not constitute the college’s endorsement of products or services referenced. www.germanna.edu Germanna Community College | 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 1 Letter from the President Welcome to Germanna Community College, where your future is our commitment. That’s not just a slogan, and it’s no cliché to say that our future—and the future of our communities—depend on your success. The vast majority of our students are local. You aren’t merely making a pit stop here for a few semesters, learning skills you plan to apply elsewhere. You want good jobs close to the home—and we want to help you prepare to fill those jobs. You have a sense of belonging here, of caring about what happens here— and so do we. You want the area to thrive—and so do we. You, our students, are the area’s workforce, its entrepreneurs, its nurses, its teachers—quite simply, its present and its future. In that spirit, in an effort to help students from enrollment to graduation, Germanna has launched a new Student Success Coach Program. If you want Dr. David A. Sam extra support, inquire about the program. The coaches will stay with you all the way through your time at Germanna, giving you the help you need to succeed in college and in life. For over four decades, Germanna’s award-winning and dedicated faculty and staff have provided quality education, training and services to the citizens of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford counties and the city of Fredericksburg. We have grown rapidly, along with the thriving area we serve. But we still approach service one student at a time, offering personal attention in an atmosphere of high challenge and high support. Even as we grow, at Germanna you will know your teachers— and they will know you. Germanna offers over 30 programs in transfer and career and technical areas of study at our Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania, our Locust Grove Campus in Orange, our Culpeper Daniel Technology Center, at our two centers in Stafford County, and through online courses and extension sites throughout our region. We are pleased you have chosen Germanna. I look forward to opportunities to hear from you during open forums, through e-mail, and social media as we plan the next 40 years at Germanna. We promise to be your partner in helping you create your own future. Thank you for sharing that future with us here at Germanna. Sincerely, David A. Sam For more information about the Student Success Coach program, email Brian Ogle at [email protected]. Germanna Community College | 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 3 Academic Calendar 2016-2017 Fall 2016 15 Wk 14 Wk 12 Wk 1st 8 Wk 2nd 8 Wk 1st 4 Wk 2nd 4 Wk 3rd 4 Wk 4th 4 Wk Classes Begin Aug 22 Sep 7 Sep 21 Aug 22 Oct 19 Aug 22 Sep 21 Oct 19 Nov 16 Last Day to Add * Aug 21 Sep 6 Sep 20 Aug 21 Oct 18 Aug 21 Sep 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Labor Day (College Closed) Sep 5 - - Sep 5 - Sep 5 - - - Last day to Drop with a Refund Sep 8 Sep 22 Oct 4 Aug 30 Oct 28 Aug 29 Sep 26 Oct 24 Nov 21 Learning Day (College closed) Sep 20 Sep 20 - Sep 20 - - - - - Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty Oct 31 Nov 7 Nov 14 Sep 26 Nov 24 Sep 8 Oct 7 Nov 4 Dec 5 Thanksgiving (College closed) Nov 23- 27 Nov 23-27 Nov 23-27 - Nov 23-27 - - - Nov 23-27 Classes End Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 17 Oct 18 Dec 17 Sep 19 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 17 Final Examinations Dec 12-17 Dec 12-17 Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Spring 2017 15 Wk 14 Wk 12 Wk 1st 8 Wk 2nd 8 Wk 1st 4 Wk 2nd 4 Wk 3rd 4 Wk 4th 4 Wk Classes Begin Jan 9 Jan 25 Feb 8 Jan 9 Mar 8 Jan 9 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 13 Last Day to Add* Jan 8 Jan 24 Feb 7 Jan 8 Mar 7 Jan 8 Feb 7 Mar 7 Apr 12 MLK Day (College Closed) Jan 16 - Jan 16 - Jan 16 - - - Last Day to Drop with a Refund Jan 27 Feb 9 Feb 21 Jan 17 Mar 21 Jan 17 Feb 13 Mar 13 Apr 17 Learning Day (College Closed) Feb 7 Feb 7 - Feb 7 - - - - - Last Day to Withdraw without Mar 23 Mar 29 Apr 4 Feb 13 Apr 17 Jan 26 Feb 24 Mar 29 May 1 Academic Penalty Spring Break (No Classes) Mar 12-19 Mar 12-19 Mar 12-19 - Mar 12-19 - - Mar 12-19 - Student Success Day Apr 12 Apr 12 Apr 12 - Apr 12 - - - - Classes End May 3 May 3 May 10 Mar 7 May 10 Feb 6 Mar 7 Apr 11 May 10 Final Examinations May 4-10 May 4-10 Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Summer 2017 10 Wk 1st 5 Wk 2nd 5 Wk 7 Wk 1st 4 Wk 2nd 4 Wk Classes Begin May 22 May 22 Jun 27 Jun 2 Jun 2 Jul 6 Last day to add May 21 May 21 Jun 26 Jun 1 Jun 1 Jul 5 Last day to