1 Dear Prospective Student: We’re pleased that you are considering Cleveland State as a first step in your higher education career. Featured on the cover and inside pages of this catalog are alumni that took advantage of the benefits that Cleveland State provides. Benefits like small classroom sizes, personal attention, convenient location and a quality education at a reasonable cost are all cited as reasons why they chose to attend Cleveland State, before they moved on to a four-year institution. I urge you to read their stories as you begin to make decisions about your future. Student learning and student involvement is a major component here at the college. This year marks our fourth year of our five-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) that focuses strictly on student involvement being a key to learning. The mission of the QEP is to enhance student learning through student involvement activities, to document changes in learning outcomes and to focus the institution on the concept that improving student involvement enhances student learning. I am extremely proud of the continuing commitment and hard work that the faculty and staff have put toward this plan to help engage our students. After all, students and their success are the heart of this mission. Fall 2008 also marks the beginning of a new way of communicating with students with the development of CougarNet, Cleveland State’s first internal website. CougarNet will be used to register students for the first time this fall semester. Through one single sign- on process, students will be able to access all of the records and information needed to attend Cleveland State. CougarNet will also allow students to stay in touch and more importantly, get involved in Cleveland State. I encourage you to log into CougarNet and explore the possibilities. If you have decided to attend Cleveland State, we welcome you to the college. We are here to make sure your experience at Cleveland State will be rewarding and enjoyable. Sincerely, Dr. Carl Hite President 2009–2010 Cleveland State Community College 2 2009–2010 Cleveland State Community College 3 Cleveland State Community College All Students Notice to 2009-2010 Catalog & Student Handbook Vol. 40, No. 1 August 2009 Notice To All Students The course offerings and requirements of the Cleveland State Community College is an institution are continually under examination and Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ revision. This catalog presents the offerings and EEO) institution committed to the education of a non- requirements in effect at the time of publication but is racially identifiable staff and student body. The college no guarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. does not permit discrimination on the basis of race, However, adequate and reasonable notice will be given color, religious views, veteran status, political affiliation, to students affected by any changes. Students are advised gender, age, national origin orientation or disability that the TBR General Education Core Curriculum against employees, students and guests in any college changed effective Fall 2004 and degree requirements sponsored or hosted educational program or activity began changing in Fall 2005. This catalog is not intended including, but not limited to, the following: recruitment, to state contractual terms and does not constitute a admissions, academic and other educational program contract between the student and the institution. activities, housing, facilities, access to course offerings, The institution reserves the right to make changes counseling, financial assistance, employment assistance, as required in course offerings, curricula, academic health and insurance benefits and services, rules for policies and other rules and regulations affecting students marital and parental status, student services, and athletics. to be effective whenever determined by the institution. Cleveland State Community College is committed These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled to making the campus more accessible to students with students. Enrollment of all students is subject to disabilities. The addition of electric entrance doors to these conditions. several buildings and the installation of a TDD machine Current information may be obtained from the (located at the switchboard) are examples of the college’s following sources: commitment to fully integrate persons with disabilities • Admission Requirements—Admissions and into the campus community. Handicapped parking Records Office spaces in each parking area are clearly marked. A map of • Course Offerings—Department or Division handicapped parking spaces is included in the college’s offering the course Disability Support Services brochure which can be • Degree Requirements—Admissions and found in display racks throughout the campus and in the Records Office ACCESS Center. • Fees and Tuition—Business Office Students with disabilities who need accommodations Cleveland State Community College provides the are required to contact the Coordinator of Disability opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by Support Services within the first two weeks of the offering programs of instruction in the various disciplines semester. This office is located in Room 118 of the and programs through faculty who, in the opinion of George L. Mathis Student Center (423) 478-6217. the institution, are qualified for teaching at the college Support services provided through this office may level. The acquisition and retention of knowledge by include arranging for interpreters, assistance in securing any student is, however, contingent upon the student’s special materials and referrals to community resources. desire and ability to learn and his or her application of appropriate study techniques to any course or program. Reporting Fraud, Thus, Cleveland State Community College must Waste or Abuse necessarily limit representation of student preparedness If you have witnessed an act of fraud, waste in any field of study to that competency demonstrated or abuse and wish to report it, or would like more at that specific point in time at which appropriate information, visit our web site at www.clevelandstatecc. academic measurements were taken to certify course edu. Click on the “Student” link and you will find the or program completion. information on that page titled “Fraud, Waste or Abuse Policy.” You may also call (423) 614-8705. 2009–2010 Cleveland State Community College 4 Welcome to Cleveland State’s new internal web portal for students! CougarNet will be your main tool to access all of the resources you will need to attend Cleveland State, from registering for classes to checking grades to communicating with faculty, staff and other students – it will all reside in CougarNet. To find out more about CougarNet, go to the Cleveland State website at www.clevelandstatecc.edu and click on the CougarNet button. This link will take you to the CougarNet page that will explain: • How to Get Your Username • How to Get Your Password • How to find your status for Financial Aid • How to Register for Fall Classes Using CougarNet • How to Access the Help Desk CougarNet is a powerful communications tool that will allow you to get involved! Welcome to Cleveland State! 2009–2010 Cleveland State Community College Title Page -- Calendar 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table Calendar .......................................................................................................9 Beginning and ending dates of terms, drop deadlines, holidays, exam dates and schedule General Information ..................................................................................14 Mission and objectives, accreditations, approvals, memberships and history of the college Admissions and Records .........................................................................18 Admissions and placement requirements, advisor assignments, registration, drop/add, transcripts, credit for transfer work, credit for non-traditional learning, transfer agreements and Dual/Joint Enrollment and Dual Credit Expenses and Financial Aid .....................................................................30 Cost of attending the college; business regulations and information; various grants, loans and scholarships Special Programs and Services ...............................................................44 ADVANCE; Center Emphasis in Instructional Computer Technology; Cooperative Education and Service Learning; Dual Credit; Distance Learning; Interactive TV; Online Course Delivery; Non-Credit; Regents Online; Small Business Development Center; Training and Continuing Education Contract Training, Video courses and World Wide Web/Internet; WIA and TAA Academic Information ...............................................................................50 Grading system; Standards, Testing and Placement; Off-Campus Course work; Library; Listings of Degrees; Certificates; Graduation requirements; Honors Program and Course Descriptions Advisory Groups and CSCC Foundation ..............................................124 Lists of area residents and practicing professionals who advise Cleveland State in its programming; Description of objectives and services of the Cleveland State Community College Foundation; Listing of officers and scholarships Personnel .................................................................................................136 Listing of members of the Tennessee Board of Regents, CSCC administrative officers,