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CATALOG 2019-2020 WEATHERFORD COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS 225 College Park Drive • Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5471 • 800-287-5471 www.wc.edu WEATHERFORD COLLEGE WISE COUNTY 502 Big Sandy Court • Bridgeport, Texas 76426 940-627-2690 • 800-287-5471 wisecounty.wc.edu EDUCATION CENTER AT MINERAL WELLS 704 Hood Rd. • Mineral Wells, Texas 76067 940-325-2591 • 800-300-2591 EDUCATION CENTER AT GRANBURY 210 N. Jones St. • Granbury, Texas 76048 817-598-6339 • 817-579-9188 granbury.wc.edu WC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mac Smith, Chair Sue Coody, Vice Chair Lela Morris, Secretary/Treasurer Elaine Carter Dr. Trev Dixon Roger Grizzard Judy McAnally Dr. Robert Marlett ADMINISTRATION Dr. Tod Allen Farmer, President Dr. Andra Cantrell, Executive Vice President of Financial & Administrative Affairs Michael Endy, Vice President of Instruction & Student Services Brent Baker, Vice President of Institutional Advancement CONTENTS SECTIONS General Information 4 Entrance Requirements 10 Financial Information 19 Financial Aid 28 Academic Policies 39 Student Resources 62 Workforce Education 71 Distance Education 75 Special Programs 78 Curricula 84 and requirements for graduation Course Descriptions 161 Faculty & Staff 231 Campus Maps 232 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION College Accreditation 5 Institutional Mission Statement 6 Board of Trustees 6 Academic Calendar 7 4 INFORMATION Weatherford College GENERAL of the Parker County Junior College District is accredited by the the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-40978 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Weatherford College. Interested constituents may contact the Commission on Colleges (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non- compliance with a requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Weatherford College and not to the Commission’s office. 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. 5 GENERAL WEATHERFORD COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT Weatherford College enriches the lives of the students and communities it serves through innovative, affordable, and accessible learning and cultural opportunities. As a publicly supported, comprehensive community college and a member of the Texas system of higher education, Weatherford College primarily serves the needs of the citizens of its service area (Parker, Wise, Palo Pinto, Hood and Jack counties) through teaching, research, public service, and learning. Weatherford College offers courses pursuant to a spectrum of educational goals: • Associate of Arts degrees • Associate of Science degree • Associate of Applied Science degrees • Core curriculum designed for transfer to a university • Career/technical certificates • Occupational advancement • Developmental education • Adult literacy and other basic skills • Personal enrichment Weatherford College maintains a friendly and respectful environment that encourages student pursuit of educational excellence and pursuit of personal goals. The College offers counseling and guidance to help students identify and attain their goals. Weatherford College requires professional development of all full-time employees and encourages research to seek out, develop, and implement methods to improve student learning. Weatherford College also conducts research to ensure the College offers programs that contribute to the cultural and economic well being of the service area citizens. Weatherford College fosters a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The College embraces continuous improvement through systematic and regular planning, execution, assessment, and improvement. 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. 6 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2019 INFORMATION August 8 Tuition payment deadline for early registration. From this date forward, students with an outstanding balance will be dropped from all classes at the end of the business day. August 12 Late Registration Begins. GENERAL August 19 Return to regular office hours. New employee orientation. August 20 Last day of late registration. August 21 Fall 2019 semester begins. August 23 College-wide in-service. Check online College calendar for office hours. September 2 Labor Day Holiday. College closed. September 6 Fall count day. Official rosters open for verification. September 9 Official count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. September 11 Last day to receive 70% refund. September 18 Last day to receive 25% refund. September 20 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations. October 14 Academic advising for Spring 2020 begins. Required for students in developmental coursework and students on probation/suspension. October 14 Late Fall classes begin. November 4-6 Early Bird online registration for currently enrolled (Fall 2019) students who will have completed 40 college credit hours (must be transcripted) toward degree by the end of the Fall 2019 semester. November 7 Last day to withdraw with a “W” for regular Fall semester. November 11 Registration for currently enrolled and returning (formerly enrolled) students for Spring 2020. November 18 Priority deadline for Financial Aid, Spring 2020. November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays. College closed. December 3 New (first time in college) andTransfer student advising/ registration begins for Spring 2020. Transient students begin registration for Winter-mini. December 12-18 Fall semester finals December 19 Fall final grades due 9:00 a.m. December 20 College offices closed to the public at noon. Dec. 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break. College closed. WINTER MINI 2019 Dec.23 – Jan. 10 Winter-mini semester December 24 Winter-mini count day. Rosters open for verification. December 26 Winter-mini count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. December 31 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations for Winter-mini. January 2 Last day to withdraw from Winter-mini with a “W”. January 13 Winter-mini grades due at 9:00 a.m. 7 GENERAL SPRING 2020 January 6 Faculty in-service activities and Late Registration begins. INFORMATION January 8 Tuition payment deadline for early registration for Spring 2020. From this date forward, students with an outstanding balance will be dropped from all classes at the end of the business day. January 10 Late Registration ends. January 13 Spring 2020 semester begins. January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. College closed. January 29 Spring count day. Official rosters open for verification. January 30 Official count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. February 3 Last day to receive 70% refund. February 10 Last day to receive 25% refund. February 21 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations for Spring 2020. March 9 Late Spring classes begin. March 9 Academic advising for Summer/Fall begins. Required for students in developmental coursework and students on probation/suspension. March 16-20 Spring Break. College closed. March 22 Scholarship applications due for Fall 2020. April 7-9 Summer-mini, Summer, Fall Early Bird online registration begins for currently enrolled (Spring 2020) students who will have completed 40 college credit hours (must be articulated) toward degree by the end of Spring 2020. April 9 Deadline to withdraw with a “W” for regular Spring semester. April 10 Good Friday Holiday. College closed. April 14 Registration for currently enrolled and returning (formerly enrolled) students for Summer-mini, Summer,