2020-2021 Catalog

Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College Catalog 2020-2021 Mission Vision Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College Eastern enriches the Potomac Highlands regional (Eastern) provides accessible and affordable educational community through a range of innovative programs and opportunities for academic, technical, workforce training, services that exemplify community college values and and life-long learning for the Potomac Highlands regional achieve the community college mission. community. Values In its institutional attitudes, policies, practices, and • The College rewards initiative, creativity, and activities, Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical teamwork in the positive resolution of institutional College is committed to: problems and advancement of a common organiza- Opportunity tional agenda. • Education is accessible, by geographic location or • The College models its commitment to diversity in all delivery through technology, and affordable to resi- areas of its institutional life—students, employees, dents throughout the College’s region of responsibility. governance, and supportive entities and relationships. • The College maintains an open door admission policy. • In its operations and activities, the College demon- strates financial responsibility and accountability. • All learners are accepted and valued; diverse students are sought, welcomed, and provided a nurturing Partnerships environment. • The College promotes a broad sense of community • Student support services assure opportunity through that breaks down barriers and encourages collabora- student-friendly intake and orientation activities, timely tive attitudes and action. provision of financial aid, and positive interaction • The College collaborates and partners with public from initial contact with students through achievement schools, other educational providers, business and of their goals. industry, labor, government, and arts and cultural Quality Teaching and Lifelong Learning organizations to serve students, support economic and community development, and enhance opportunities • Academic offerings meet the needs of students for for cultural growth. learning skills, for career related education and training, and for personal growth. • In its teaching and learning and its learner support activities, the College recognizes and promotes student • The College celebrates and promotes lifelong learning awareness and knowledge of regional, national, and by providing learning opportunities that are relevant global interdependence. to all students. Continuous Improvement • Learner-centered instruction recognizes different learning styles and is supported by use of appropriate • The College continuously assesses its policies and technology. practices and scans the external environment to base its planning and to improve institutional efficiency • The results of continuous learning outcomes assess- and effectiveness. ment improve instruction, focus and drive faculty development, and ensure that teaching and learning • The College encourages and supports employees’ is relevant and of high quality. efforts to improve job skills, to maintain technological currency, and to develop professionally. Integrity • The College procures and effectively applies technology • The College is open and honest in its relations with to its operations and processes. students, employees, and its partners. • The College confirms the community college mission as its central purpose. • The College affirms that all employees contribute to institutional mission accomplishment, either by teaching or by supporting teaching and learning. Table of Contents Section I: General Information The College .....................................................................7 Information Technology Programs .............................75 Institutional Policies .........................................................7 Nursing ..................................................................... 79 General Education Philosophy and Goals ..................... 11 Paraprofessional in Education ................................... 81 Admission Policy and Procedures ................................. 12 Wind Energy Technology .......................................... 82 Registration, Assessment, and Advising ....................... 15 Customized Degree Programs ...................................... 86 Academic Assessment ................................................. 17 Board of Governors Adult Degree Tuition, Fees, and Refunds ............................................ 18 Completion Program .............................................. 87 Financial Aid Information ...............................................20 Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Development ..................................... 88 Learner Support Services ............................................. 24 Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies .... 89 Veterans Services .........................................................26 Programs & Courses Available through Partnerships Gainful Employment Disclosure .....................................26 with Accredited Colleges & Universities..................... 100 Section II: Academic Policies and Procedures Skill Sets ..................................................................... 100 Academic Schedule ...................................................... 28 Section IV: Economic and Workforce Education Enrollment Classification and Course Load ................... 28 Services & Community Education Academic Support and Student Responsibilities .......... 28 Workforce Education Department ................................ 111 Instructional Methods and Grading ............................... 31 Community Education .................................................. 111 Academic Grading Policy .......................................... 31 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and Academic Final Grade Appeals ................................................. 32 Credit for Outside Training .......................................... 112 Academic Honesty/Plagiarism ...................................... 33 Custom Designed Contracted Instruction, Consulting, and Organizational Development Services ................. 114 Awarding Credit through Assessment of Prior Learning .............................................................33 Professional Continuing Education ............................... 114 Degrees, Graduation and Transcripts ............................ 37 Section V: Course Descriptions Section III: Academic Resources and Academics ................................................................... 116 Academic Program Information Workforce ....................................................................144 General Information ........................................................42 Section VI: Directory Academic Resources .....................................................42 Governing Boards ........................................................149 Baccalaureate Transfer Programs ..................................48 West Virginia Council for Community & Associate in Arts ........................................................48 Technical College Education ..................................149 Associate in Science ..................................................49 EWVCTC Board of Governors .................................149 Career-Technical Programs ............................................51 EWVCTC President’s Cabinet ..................................149 Accounting ................................................................51 EWVCTC Faculty ..........................................................150 Administrative Support Technology ...........................54 EWVCTC Staff .............................................................153 Allied Health Care ......................................................57 Academic Calendar ......................................................154 Automotive Technology .............................................58 Fall 2020 ..................................................................154 Biological & Environment Technology ........................62 Winter 2020 ............................................................154 Business Management Programs ..............................66 Spring 2021 .............................................................154 Computer Applications Specialist Program................70 Summer 2021 ..........................................................155 Early Childhood Programs .........................................71 Electromechanical Technology Program ....................73 5 Section I: General Information The College ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Institutional Policies ............................................................................................................................ 7 General Education Philosophy and Goals .........................................................................................11 Admission Policy and Procedures .....................................................................................................12 Registration, Assessment, and Advising ...........................................................................................15 Academic Assessment 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