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WEATHERFOR D COLLEGE c atalog 2009-2010 atalog Lindsay Green’s head is in the clouds – at least, it is right now as she is considering a career as a meteorologist. But she likes finance and economics, too, she says, and as a student at Weatherford College, she’s getting a taste of it all. “I’m just not sure what I want to do,” the Aledo High School graduate says. “I’m taking it day by day.” And Lindsay says her instructors are making it easy for her to explore all her options. “They’re all really awesome, really patient and helpful. It’s really been a boost to my confidence.” There’s also an added bonus her parents really enjoy as she is trying to make up her mind, Lindsay says. 225 COLLEGE PARK DRIVE “WC is a good bang for my dad’s buck, much less expensive than a big university.” Whatever Lindsay decides to study, WC can offer her the WEATHERFORD, TEXAS 76086 opportunities to pursue her interests and be prepared for the next step in her educational endeavors. www.wc.edu • 817-594-5471 Turn the page and discover what WC can offer YOU! MAIN CAMPUS 225 College Park Drive • Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5471 • 800-287-5471 www.wc.edu EDUCATION CENTER AT DECATUR 1200B South FM 51 • Decatur, Texas 76234 940-627-2690 EDUCATION CENTER AT MINERAL WELLS 704 Hood Rd. • Mineral Wells, Texas 76067 940-325-2591 • 800-300-2591 WC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lin Bearden, Chair Dave Deison, Vice Chair Dr. Tom Novak, Secretary/Treasurer Jean Bryan Pat Hamilton Mayola Lasater Bob Lee ADMINISTRATION Dr. Joe Birmingham, President Dr. Donald Tomas, Sr. Vice President of Instruction and Student Affairs Gregory Thomas, Vice President of Student Affairs Andra Cantrell, Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs Brent Baker, Vice President of Institutional Advancement CoNTeNTS SECTIONS General Information 5 Entrance Requirements 17 Financial Information 27 Financial Aid 37 Academic Policies 55 Student Resources 71 Workforce & Continuing Education 83 Distance Education 91 Special Programs 95 Curricula 103 and requirements for graduation Course Descriptions 177 Faculty & Staff 247 Index & Campus Maps 261 Sara Rivas’ career goals are up in the air - literally; she wants to design roller coasters and other high-flying amusement park rides. Right now, though she’s a down-to-earth WC sophomore, taking math and science courses, along with basics to prepare her for a transfer to UTA where she’ll get a degree in mechanical engineering. It’s no easy ride, either, Sara says. “My instructors are excellent and very helpful, but they don’t let you slide. I work pretty hard, and I’m really learning a lot. I think I’ll do okay at the university with this background.” Sara’s got her feet on the ground and eye on the sky, and WC is proud to be helping her achieve her goals! GeNeRAL INFormatioN Statement of 7 Institutional Mission Academic Calendar 8 A Brief History 10 Location 11 College Facilities 12 Education Centers 13 Enrollment & Faculty 14 Flexible Schedules 14 5 G e N e RAL INF o Weatherford College rmati of the Parker County Junior College District o N is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree. Also approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Weatherford College is a member in good standing of the American Association of Community Colleges National Junior College Athletic Association North Central Texas Council of Governments Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference North Texas Community College Consortium Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Association of Community College Trustees and Administrators Texas Association of School Boards Texas Community College Association Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Council of Academic Libraries Association AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Weatherford College is an equal opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. CATALOG DISCLAIMER Weatherford College hereby reserves the right to withhold courses at any time, change fees, rules, calendar, curricula, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirement affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and Weatherford College. 6 WEATHERFORD COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND MISSION N o Weatherford College is a comprehensive community college as set forth in Texas Education Code (Sec. 130.0011) and, therefore, operates with open rmati admissions and is accredited to award associate degrees and program o certificates. Students may also prepare for transfer to senior institutions, INF occupational advancement, and lifelong learning. Weatherford College blends its rich heritage with its vision for the future. RAL e N e G VISIoN STATeMeNT: Weatherford College strives to enrich the potential and enhance the productivity of individuals and communities we serve. MISSIoN STATeMeNT: The Mission of Weatherford College is to provide quality learning opportunities and effective programs that serve the needs of our students and the citizens of our service area. Approved by the Weatherford College Board of Trustees April 13, 2005 WEATHERFORD COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ultimate responsibility for governance of the college is vested by state statute in a district board of trustees comprised of seven members. Executive responsibility for administering policies of the board is delegated to the president of the college, who is assisted by the administrative officers. WC Board of Trustees Lin Bearden, Chair Dave Deison, Vice Chair Dr. Tom Novak, Secretary/Treasurer Jean Bryan Pat Hamilton Mayola Lasater Bob Lee 7 G ACADeMIC CALeNDAR e N e RAL FALL SEMESTER 2009 April 1, 2009 Scholarship Application deadline for 2009-2010 INF April 20 Online registration begins for Summer and Fall 2009 o semesters rmati June 26 Financial aid paperwork deadline for Fall 2009 Aug. 1 Last day to pay for early registration before being dropped. o From this day forward, students with an unpaid balance of N tuition or fees will be dropped from all classes at the end of each day. Aug. 18-21 Face-to-Face registration Tuesday, Aug. 18: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 24 Classes begin Aug. 28 Last day to register Sept. 7 Labor Day – College closed Sept. 8 Last day to return books for a refund Sept. 25 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests Nov. 13 Last day to drop w/ a “W” Nov. 24 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Application Deadline Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving holiday – College closed Dec. 5-11 Final Exams and Book Buyback Dec. 11 Fall semester ends Dec. 21-Jan. 1 College offices closed for Holiday Break WINTER MINI SEMESTER 2009 Dec. 14 Winter mini-semester starts Dec. 15 ADA accommodations deadline Dec. 31 Mini-semester ends SPRING SEMESTER 2010 Nov. 16, 2009 Online registration begins for Spring 2010 & Summer Mini Nov. 24 Scholarship Applications and all financial aid paperwork due Dec. 7 Face-to-face registration begins for Spring 2010 & Summer Mini Dec. 15 Last day to pay for early registration before being dropped From this day forward, students with an unpaid balance of tuition or fees will be dropped from all classes at the end of each day. Dec. 18 Face-to-Face registration closes Dec. 21-Jan. 1 College offices closed for Holiday Break Jan. 4, 2010 College offices re-open Jan. 6-7 Face-to-Face registration resumes: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Jan. 8 Face-to-Face registration: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 11 Classes begin Jan. 15 Last day to register Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day – College closed 8 Jan. 25 Last day to return books for a refund Feb. 15 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests March 15-19 Spring Break N o April 1 Scholarship application deadline for 2010-2011 April 2 Good Friday – College closed April 9 Last day to drop with a “W” rmati April 19 Online registration begins for Summer and Fall 2010 o INF April 26 Face-to-Face registration opens for Summer and Fall 2010 April 29 - May 5 Finals and Book Buyback RAL May 5 Spring Semester ends e N May 7 Commencement e G MINI SEMESTER 2010 May 10 Summer mini-semester begins May 12 ADA accommodations deadline May 28 Mini-semester ends May 31 Memorial Day – College closed SUMMER I 2010 April 15 Summer Financial Aid Paperwork due April 19 Online registration begins for Summer and Fall 2010 April 26 Face-to-Face registration opens for Summer and Fall 2010 June 7 Summer I begins June 8 Last day to register for Summer I June 9 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests June 29 Last day to drop with a W July 6 Summer I ends SUMMER II 2010 July 7 Summer II begins July 8 Last day to register for Summer II July 9 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests July 29 Last day to drop with a W Aug. 5 Summer II ends SUMMER EXTENDED TERM 2010 June 7 Summer Extended begins June 9 Last Day to Register for Summer Extended June 11 Deadline for ADA Accommodations Requests July 21 Last Day to Drop with a W Summer Extended Aug.