LSSC Catalog for 2015-2016
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If you are unable to access information or documents posted on this website, please send us an email at [email protected] with as much of the following information as possible: • Your name • Your phone number • Your email address • The date and time you encountered the problem • The web page or address where the problem occurred • What occurred or what you were unable to do • Any error messages you received. 2015-2016 Catalog and Student Handbook 2015 - 2016 ACADEMIC AND REGISTRATION CALENDAR FALL SPRING SUMMER A SUMMER AE SUMMER B 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 8/24/2015- 1/6/2016- 5/9/2016- 6/23/2016 5/9/2016-8/11/2016 6/27/2016-8/11/2016 12/12/2015 5/2/2016 (7 weeks) (14 weeks) (7 weeks) (16 weeks) (16 weeks) Financial Aid Priority Deadline to Complete File Fri 5/29/2015 Fri 11/13/2015 Mon 4/11/2016 Mon 4/11/2016 Mon 4/11/2016 Class Schedule Available Online Mon 6/8/2015 Mon 10/12/2015 Mon 10/12/2015 Mon 10/12/2015 Mon 10/12/2015 Foundation Scholarship Applications Available Fri 5/1/2015 Thurs 10/1/2015 Tues 3/1/2016 Tues 3/1/2016 Tues 3/1/2016 Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline Fri 5/29/2015 Fri 10/30/2015 Thurs 3/31/2016 Thurs 3/31/2016 Thurs 3/31/2016 Admission Application Deadline (BY 4:30PM) Mon 8/10/2015 Mon 12/7/2015 Mon 4/25/2016 Mon 4/25/2016 Mon 6/13/2016 Mon 7/13/2015 - Mon 11/2/2015- Mon 3/14/2016 - Mon 3/14/2016 - Mon 3/14/2016 - Current Student Registration 45+ Hours Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 Mon 7/20/2015 - Mon 11/9/2015 - Mon 3/21/2016 - Mon 3/21/2016 - Mon 3/21/2016 - Current Student Registration 0+ Hours Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 Mon 7/27/2015 - Mon 11/16/2015 - Mon 3/28/2016 - Mon 3/28/2016 - Mon 3/28/2016 - Open Registration Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 Bookstore Authorization for Financial Aid Mon 8/17/2015 - Wed 12/16/2015 - Mon 5/2/2016 - Mon 5/2/2016 - Mon 5/2/2016 - Recipients Tues 9/8/2015 Fri 1/15/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Credit by Exam & Career Pathways Deadline Fri 8/14/2015 Wed 12/16/2015 Fri 4/29/2016 Fri 4/29/2016 Fri 4/29/2016 to Register & Pay (BY 4:30PM) Fee Payment Deadline (BY 4:30PM) Mon 8/17/2015 Tues 1/5/2016 Mon 5/2/2016 Mon 5/2/2016 Mon 6/20/2016 State Employee Fee Waiver Registration Mon 8/17/2015 Mon 1/4/2016 Thurs 5/5/2016 Thurs 5/5/2016 Thurs 5/5/2016 Credit by Exams/Computer Proficiency Exams Fri 8/21/2015 Tues 1/5/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Career Pathways Assessments Fri 8/21/2015 Tues 1/5/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Fri 5/6/2016 Classes Begin Mon 8/24/2015 Wed 1/6/2016 Mon 5/9/2016 Mon 5/9/2016 Mon 6/27/2016 Add/Drop Begins Mon 8/24/2015 Wed 1/6/2016 Mon 5/9/2016 Mon 5/9/2016 Mon 6/27/2016 Add/Drop Ends (Last day for refund)* Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 (BY 11:59PM) Last Day to Submit Residency and Fee Waiver Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 Documentation (BY 4:30PM) Add/Drop Payment Deadline (in person until Fri 8/28/2015 Tues 1/12/2016 Tues 5/10/2016 Thurs 5/12/2016 Tues 6/28/2016 4:30PM or online until 11:59PM) Graduation Application Deadline (BY 4:30PM) Fri 10/23/2015 Fri 2/19/2016 Tues 5/24/2016 Tues 5/24/2016 Tues 5/24/2016 Withdrawal Deadline* (BY 4:30PM) Mon 11/2/2015 Fri 3/25/2016 Thurs 6/9/2016 Thurs 7/14/2016 Thurs 7/28/2016 Classes End Sat 12/5/2015 Mon 4/25/2016 Weds 6/22/2016 Thurs 8/4/2016 Weds 8/10/2016 Mon 12/7/2015 - Tues 4/26/2016 - Wed 6/22/2016 - Mon 8/8/2016 - Wed 8/10/2016 - Final Exams Sat 12/12/2015 Mon 5/2/2016 Thurs 6/23/2016 Thurs 8/11/2016 Thurs 8/11/2016 Grades Due (BY 4:00PM) Mon 12/14/2015 Tues 5/3/2016 Mon 6/27/2016 Mon 8/15/2016 Mon 8/15/2016 Grades Available via LOIS Wed 12/16/2015 Thurs 5/5/2016 Wed 6/29/2016 Wed 8/17/2016 Wed 8/17/2016 Commencement Ceremonies Tues 12/15/2015 Fri 5/6/2016 N/A N/A N/A Sat 9/5/2015- Holidays/College Closed Mon 1/18/2016 Mon 5/30/2016 Mon 5/30/2016 Mon 7/4/2016 Mon 9/7/2015 Fri 10/9/2015 Sun 3/6/2016 - Mon 7/4/2016 Convocation Sun 3/13/2016 Wed 11/11/2015 4:30 pm Wed 11/25/2015- Sun 11/29/2015 Thurs 12/17/2015- Sun 1/3/2016 *For mini-term courses, the add, drop and withdrawal date will be designated in the course syllabus. Lake-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033- 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lake-Sumter State College. This catalog is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings in effect for the 2015-2016 academic year. It should not be construed as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. Lake-Sumter State College reserves the right to change policies, academic programs, procedures, or fees described in this catalog and to apply these changes to any or all of its students as required by the College, Florida Board of Education, or Florida legislative mandate. LSSC IS A PUBLIC STATE COLLEGE SUPPORTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. LSSC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. Table of Contents WELCOME & CAMPUS information ........................... 3 ACADEMIC Information ............................................. 61 Mission Statement ............................................................. 3 Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit ......................... 62 Equity Statement ............................................................... 4 Educational Enhancement Opportunities ........................ 66 Community Advisory Committees...................................... 4 Experiential Learning ....................................................... 68 Campus Telephone Directory ............................................ 7 Academic Policies & Procedures ..................................... 71 Campus Maps ................................................................... 8 Preparing to Graduate ..................................................... 74 Degree & Certificate Programs........................................ 75 CAMPUS POLICIES & PROCEDURES ........................... 13 A.A. Degree ..................................................................... 78 Safety & Security ............................................................. 14 General Education Core Curriculum................................ 80 Student Rights & Responsibilities.................................... 17 Transfer Planning ............................................................ 84 Career & Technical Education Programs ......................... 86 ADMISSIONS, RECORDS, Registration .....................22 B.A.S. Degree................................................................ 118 Steps to Enrollment .............................................................23 Florida Statewide Course Numbering System............... 121 Admissions ..........................................................................23 e-Learning ..................................................................... 122 Records ...............................................................................27 Course Descriptions ...................................................... 125 Registration .........................................................................31 Placement Testing ...............................................................33 DIRECTORIES ................................................................ 172 Developmental Courses .....................................................34 Faculty .......................................................................... 173 Academic Sequences .........................................................36 Staff ............................................................................... 176 FINANCIAL Information ................................................37 GLOSSARY ...................................................................