Table of Contents College Phone Numbers ..............................4 Academic Calendar ......................................5 myNSCC .......................................................6 Student Resource Center ............................ 6 Student Services ..........................................9 Additional Campus Resources ....................10 Information Technology Services ................11 Emergencies on Campus ............................13 Campus Police ............................................14 Academics ..................................................15 E-Portfolio ...................................................17 Credit Options at NSCC ...............................21 Important Policies ......................................19 This planner belongs to: Name: __________________ Address: _________________ 1 City: _______ St: ___.Phone:, _____ E-Mail: _________________ www.northweststate.edu 1 Welcome to the NSCC Community Congratulations on the decision to further your education with Northwest State Community College! On behalf of our faculty, staff and Board of Trustees, I want to personally welcome you to campus. For over 45 years, NSCC has been a leader in providing innovative education and training for students who have made the decision to begin or advance their careers. Whether you are interested in improving your current job skills, earning a degree or certificate, or transferring your credits to a four-year college, NSCC has everything you need to find success. Furthermore, the college offers free services through the Student Resource Center that include tutoring; walk-in writing, math and science labs; transfer advising; and career services. We give you the tools you need to find success in the classroom and beyond. I look forward to meeting you in the hallways of campus throughout your time here and again on graduation day when we will all be celebrating your accomplishments. You walk into the college as a hopeful student. It is my deepest hope that you will leave with the confidence to advance your career and a commitment to lifelong education. Never stop learning and you will never run out of opportunities to achieve your dreams! Sincerely, Dr. Thomas L. Stuckey President 2 www.northweststate.edu Dear NSCC Students, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2014-2015 academic year at Northwest State Community College. Whether you are a new or returning student, NSCC has a wealth of resources and opportunities available to you. Let this planner be your guide as you navigate the road to success both in your education and in your future career. As you flip through this planner, you will find that it is divided into two different sections. The first is a Student Handbook that provides you with important campus information and policies. I encourage you to take the time to read through this section, as it outlines resources and policies that will prove invaluable to you as you pursue your education at NSCC. Finally, you will come to the calendar and daily planner section of this publication. There are studies that show that students who plan are more likely to meet their academic and professional long- term goals. Please take advantage of these pages and map out assignments and study times. We have customized your student planner with institutional dates regarding registration, financial aid, business and student services for the current academic year. Along with the resources you will find within the pages of this planner, keep in mind that the faculty, advisors and professional staff at NSCC are ready to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the academic, professional and personal support that you need to be successful. Best wishes for a successful year at NSCC. Dr. Cindy Krueger Vice President for Academics www.northweststate.edu 3 College Phone Numbers Main Number: 419.267.5511 www.northweststate.edu Offices President’s Office: 419.267.1366 Business Office: 419.267.1311 Admissions Office: 419.267.1320 Financial Aid Office: 419.267.1333 Registrar’s Office: 419.267.1395 Technology Help Desk: 419.267.1461 Bookstore NSCC Bookstore: 419.267.1256 Student Resource Center Transfer Advising: 419.267.1353 Accessibility Services: 419.267.1265 Career Services: 419.267.1330 Educational Planning: 419.267.1316 Success Center: 419.267.1447 Library Services: 419.267.1274 Student Activities: 419.267.1303 Academic Divisions Vice President for Academics: 419.267.1301 Allied Health & Public Services: 419.267.1345 Arts & Sciences: 419.267.1247 Business Technologies: 419.267.1351 Engineering Technologies: 419.267.1394 Industrial Technologies 419.267.1394 Nursing: 419.267.1246 4 www.northweststate.edu Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2014 August 14 Payment Due by 4:00 p.m. August 20 Classes Begin August 30 - Sept. 1 Labor Day Holiday October 15 Second 8-weeks begins November 26 - 30 Thanksgiving Break December 8 - 13 Exam Week December 13 Last Day of Semester December 15 Grades Due by 10 a.m. Spring Semester 2015 January 6 Payment Due by 4:00 p.m. January 12 Classes Begin January 19 MLK Day - College Closed March 19-14 Spring Break March 16 Second 8-weeks begins May 4 - 9 Exam Week May 9 Last Day of Semester May 9 Commencement May 11 Grades Due by 10 a.m. The complete Academic Calendar can be found at www.northweststate.edu under the Calendars Link. NSCC Mission To serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities. www.northweststate.edu 5 myNSCC Upon admittance to Northwest State, all students are assigned a myNSCC account and College email. It is important that students check their myNSCC account and email frequently as this is how instructors and other College offices will communicate with students. Through myNSCC, students will have access to important billing, financial aid and academic information. It will also be your source for College announcements, important dates and campus events. Through myNSCC, students will be able to: • View and modify financial aid information • Register for classes • Add, waitlist, drop or withdraw from classes • View billing information and make payments • View campus announcements • View grades • Contact academic advisors • Request academic transcripts Student Resource Center Office: A105 • Phone: 419.267.1242 Email: [email protected] Each student comes to Northwest State with individual hopes, dreams and needs. The Student Resource Center, located in a suite of offices on the east end of the Library in the ‘A’ Building, works to provide the support students need to achieve their goals. The following is a list of services that are available in the Student Resource Center. 6 www.northweststate.edu Educational Planning Contact: Gretchen Boose • Office: A105H Phone: 419.267.1316 • Email: [email protected] College students often start down an academic pathway only to find that succeeding means a lot more than just getting a good grade on a test. Today’s students meet challenges in balancing work and family life along with classroom obligations. Research shows that having a good plan and a goal is key to overcoming obstacles that may appear in your path. Whether you are sure of your academic major or completely undecided on your area of study, Educational Planning may be able to assist you as a student at NSCC. Check the College website and myNSCC announcements for workshops, activities and resources. Success Center Phone: 419.267.1447 • Email [email protected] The Success Center is located on the first floor of the ‘A’ Building near the east entrance doors to the Library. The Welcome Desk is staffed Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both fall and spring semesters. If the desk is not staffed, students can be assisted in the Student Resource Center located just around the corner. For summer hours, please check the College website or call 419.267.1447. Services offered by the Success Center range from tutoring; academic skill development; accessibility services (services for students with disabilities); make-up testing and walk-in math; writing; accounting; nursing; and life science labs. All services are free of charge to NSCC students. Transfer Advising Contact: Jason Rickenberg • Office A105J Phone: 419.267.1353 • Email: [email protected] If you are planning on transferring to a four-year college or university, the Transfer Office is here to help. The transfer advisor can help design a schedule that best meets your needs and ensure that you are taking classes that will transfer seamlessly into your chosen program. It is recommended that you talk to the advisor as soon as possible after you decide to transfer credits. www.northweststate.edu 7 Career Services Contact: Natalie Welker • Office: C102B Phone: 419.267.1330 • Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Career Services specializes in career decision making and employment assistance. Whether you are considering immediate employment, continuing your education or anticipating re-entry into the work force, Career Services can help you with: • Individual counseling appointments • Employment assistance through a computerized resume database • Job postings for both off-campus and on-campus jobs • Database direct referrals to employers • Job search and professional development seminars • Career counseling using up-to-date career assessment tools Student Activities