2014-2016 General Catalog
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2014-2016 General Catalog Last update: March 3, 2016 ii Information contained in this document was accurate at the time of publication. It is intended as a description of programs and activities of Cisco College. It is not an offer to make a contract. Please consult our on-line catalog at www.cisco.edu for current information. iii 2014-2016 GENERAL CATALOG CISCO COLLEGE Cisco College District Cisco, Texas Cisco College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate level degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cisco College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. As prescribed by state law, policy-making functions and supervisory oversight of the College are vested in a Board of Regents. Nine board members delegate professional responsibility for daily operations to the College President and a staff of administrators. Programs Accredited by: American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists • PTAC Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • ARC/STSA • MAERB Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Programs Approved by: Texas Board of Nursing Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Member of: American Association of Community Colleges National Junior College Athletic Association Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Association Southwest Junior College Football Conference Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Texas Association of Community College Business Officers Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Association of Community Colleges for HR Professionals Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Schools Texas Association of Schools of Art Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nurses iv Board of Regents As prescribed by state law, policy-making functions and supervisory oversight of the College are vested in a Board of Regents. Nine board members delegate professional responsibility for daily operations to the College President and a staff of administrators. BRAD KIMBROUGH ....................................................... PRESIDENT RONNIE LEDBETTER……………………………………………VICE PRESIDENT ALLEN MASTERS………………………………….…….….…….…. SECRETARY STACI WILKS .................................................................... MEMBER JOE JARVIS………………………………………………………….………. MEMBER JERRY CONRING ............................................................... MEMBER CHARLES HUMPHRIES ..................................................... MEMBER SARAH ADAMS ................................................................ MEMBER RICKY J. WHATLEY ............................................................ MEMBER Statement of Equal Opportunity Cisco College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the availability of student loans, grants, and scholarships, the opportunity to participate in student activities, the provision of student services, the use of college housing, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any programs and activities as specified by federal laws and regulations. The equal opportunity coordinator and coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Director of Human Resources. The Coordinator for title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is the Director of Student Success Programs. Cisco College provides the necessary services to help students obtain the maximum benefits from the College experience, as well as adding enrichment and satisfaction to their personal development. It is the policy of the College to provide information and reasonable accommodations to disabled students on an individual basis. For information, students should contact the Counseling Office at (254) 442-5000 for the Cisco Campus or (325) 794-4400, for the Cisco College Abilene Educational Center. Notice to Students The administration, faculty and staff of Cisco College believe that educational and other programs of the institution, including those described in this publication, are effective and valuable, and that they provide skills and understandings in keeping with the subject matter of the programs. The ultimate results of programs offered, however, are also dependent on the personality and energy of the student, on governmental or institutional regulations, and on market conditions. Therefore, except as specifically stated herein, Cisco College makes no representation of contract that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specific achievement, employment or qualification for employment, admission to a baccalaureate degree program, or licensing for a particular profession or occupation. It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Cisco College retains the right to terminate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, class schedules, teacher assignments and any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice. v TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF REGENTS ........................................................................................................................................ V STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................................................. V NOTICE TO STUDENTS ...................................................................................................................................... V CALENDAR 2014-2016 ..................................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 1 MISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION AND VISION GOALS ............................................................................................................................ 2 ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................. 2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................................... 2 HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL ..................................................................................................................... 4 STEPS FOR ADMISSION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 TRANSFER ADMISSION FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE ................................................................................................. 5 SPECIALIZED ADMISSION .................................................................................................................................. 6 TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ................................................................................................................................ 9 Texas Success Initiative Exemptions .......................................................................................................... 9 TRANSFER STUDENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 10 TEMPORARY TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE WAIVERS ............................................................................................... 10 MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 10 WITHDRAWALS .............................................................................................................................................. 10 STUDENT WITHDRAWAL................................................................................................................................. 10 ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL ...................................................................................................................... 10 vi FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................................... 11 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) ..................................................................................... 11 GRANTS/WAIVERS ........................................................................................................................................ 11 SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................