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2010 - 2011 Iola Campus Burlingame Campus Online Learning 1801 N. Cottonwood 100 Bloomquist Dr. www.allencc.edu Iola, KS 66749 Burlingame, KS 66413 (620)365-5116 (785)654-2416 Accreditation Allen Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Disclaimer Statement This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change, modify, or alter, without notice, all fees, charges, tuition, and costs of any kind. The College further reserves the right to add or to delete without notice any course offering or information contained in this catalog. Notice of Non-Discrimination Allen Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, and disability in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment; all as required by applicable laws and regulations under the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX Regulations of 1972, and Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Responsibility for coordination of compliance and receipt of inquiries has been delegated to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Allen Community College, 1801 North Cottonwood Street, Iola, Kansas66749, (620)365-5116. Table of Contents President’s Message ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Calendar 2010 - 2011 ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Locations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 History, Vision, Mission, Philosophy ............................................................................................................................ 8 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Admissions Policies .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Enrollment and Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Enrollment Options .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Changes in Class Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Drop/Add Period ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Financial Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Federal Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Scholarships/Grants-In-Aid ........................................................................................................................................ 17 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 19 General Education Outcomes .................................................................................................................................... 19 Academic Assessment ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Academic Placement.................................................................................................................................................. 20 Mandatory Placement ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Transfer of Credit ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 CLEP Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Military Educational Experience Credit...................................................................................................................... 23 ENHANCEMENTS TO ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES .............................................................................................................. 23 Service Learning ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Job Shadow ................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Internships ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 EVALUATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS ...................................................................................................................... 24 Grades and Grade Points ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Transcripts ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Early Student Progress Report (ESP) .......................................................................................................................... 25 Honors Recognition ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Academic Appeals ...................................................................................................................................................... 25 Final Examinations ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 GRADUATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 27 STUDENT SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 Guidance, Counseling, Advising, and Career Planning ............................................................................................... 28 Advising ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Counseling.................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Career Information and Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 28 PLACEMENT TESTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 Compass/Asset Testing .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Adult Basic Education (ABE) ....................................................................................................................................... 30 General Educational Development (GED) .................................................................................................................. 30 WRITING CENTER ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER (Burlingame Campus) ...................................................................................................... 30 LIBRARY (Iola Campus) .................................................................................................................................................... 31 EMAIL (Student Accounts) .............................................................................................................................................