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Vermont Technical College Catalog 2011-2012 Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering Technology Business Technology and Management Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Technology Computer Software Engineering Construction Management Dental Hygiene Diversified Agriculture Electrical Engineering Technology Electromechanical Engineering Technology Equine Studies Sustainable Design and Technology Associate of Applied Science Agribusiness Management Technology Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Automotive Technology Business Technology and Management Construction Management Dairy Farm Management Technology Diesel Power Technology Fire Science General Engineering Technology Landscape Design and Sustainable Horticulture Telecommunications Technology Veterinary Technology Associate of Science Computer Information Technology Computer Software Engineering Dental Hygiene Nursing Respiratory Therapy Associate of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate Practical Nursing 1 Foreword Foreword This catalog has been prepared to give prospective students at Vermont Technical College a comprehensive preview of the college. Notice of College Regulations The information contained in this catalog is current at the time of publication and subject to change at any time. The regulations included in this catalog and other official college statements are binding on all students. The college reserves the right to change any of the regulations at any time. Students will be deemed to have had sufficient notice of all official regulations when such are contained in official publications or posted on the college’s web site, www.vtc.edu Should you have questions not answered in this catalog, please e-mail [email protected] or write to: Office of Admissions Vermont Technical College PO Box 500 Randolph Center, VT 05061-0500 Vermont Tech: (802) 728-1000 Admissions Office: (800) 442-8821 or (802) 728-1444 Fax: (802) 728-1390 Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement Every member of Vermont Tech should work to ensure non-discriminatory processes and practices with faculty, staff, and students. Qualified students are recruited for, admitted to, and participate in all college programs without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Vermont Tech will provide reasonable accommodations to create equal opportunities for students with documented disabilities. Faculty, administrators, and staff are employed without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. Vermont Tech will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee. Additionally, the Vermont State Colleges will engage in affirmative efforts to recruit, admit, and support students and to recruit, employ, and support employees in order to achieve the diversity which advances the educational mission. The Vermont State Colleges complies with state and federal laws related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Any questions or complaints about potential or perceived discrimination in violation of any state or federal law should be directed to: the Vermont Tech Ombudsperson, the VSC Office of the Chancellor, the Vermont Office of the Attorney General, or the federal Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. If auxiliary aid or service is needed to apply for admission or employment, please contact Vermont Tech’s Learning Skills Specialist at 728-1396. For questions related to Title IX, please contact Michael Van Dyke, Dean of the College and Title IX coordinator at (802) 728-1213 or via mail at PO Box 500, Randolph Center, Vermont 05061. 2 Academic Calendar ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011-2012 2011 FALL TERM Thursday August 11 Williston campus student orientation 12-6 p.m. VAST orientation for Williston students 12-6 p.m. Tuesday August 16 New faculty orientation Thursday August 18 VAST orientation for Randolph students Friday August 19 New students arrive Practical Nursing (PN) orientation, Randolph Residence halls open for new students at 10 a.m. Saturday August 20 All faculty meeting 8:30 a.m. New student orientation Advising day for all degree students Sunday August 21 Returning student orientation Registration day for non-degree students Residence halls open for return students at 10 a.m. Opening convocation at 4 p.m. in Judd Gym Monday August 22 Classes begin for all students on all campuses Friday August 26 Last day to add course(s) Monday September 5 Labor Day: no classes Saturday October 1 Open House/Alumni Day Friday October 7 Mid-term warnings posted Deadline for “I” grade from spring or summer Vacation begins after last class for non-PN students Monday October 10 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. for PN students Dining hall opens at 5 p.m. PN Columbus Day: no classes Friday October 14 Last day for PN students to drop with a “W” Sunday October 16 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens at 5 p.m. Monday October 17 Classes resume for non-PN students Monday October 24 Student evaluations begin Friday October 28 Last day for non-PN students to drop with a “W” Thursday November 3 Pre-registration for winter and spring terms begin 3 Academic Calendar Friday November 18 Student evaluations end Thanksgiving recess begins after last class Pre-registration for winter and spring ends Sunday November 27 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens at 5 p.m. Monday November 28 Thanksgiving recess ends, classes resume Friday December 2 PN fall term ends Monday December 12 Last day of classes for term Tuesday December 13 Final exams and presentations week begins Saturday December 17 Final exams and presentations week ends Residential halls close at 5 p.m. Tuesday December 20 Academic planning 2012 WINTER TERM (PN) Monday December 5 Classes begins Friday December 16 Vacation begins Monday January 2 Classes resume Friday February 3 Mid-term warnings posted Deadline for “I” grade from fall PN courses Friday February 10 Vacation begins after last class Sunday February 19 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens at 5 p.m. Monday February 20 Student evaluations begin Classes resume Tuesday February 21 Last day to drop with a “W” Monday February 27 Pre-registration for spring2 begins Friday March 9 Student evaluation period ends Pre-registration for spring2 ends Friday March 23 Vacation begins after last class Sunday April 1 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens at 5 p.m. Monday April 2 Classes resume Friday April 6 Winter term ends 4 Academic Calendar 2012 SPRING TERM Sunday January 8 Registration for non-degree students New student orientation at 9 a.m. Placement testing for new students Residence halls open Dining hall opens for lunch at 11 a.m. Monday January 9 Classes begin Late student registration begins at 8 a.m. Friday January 13 Last day to add course(s) Friday February 10 Vacation begins after last class Sunday February 19 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens for dinner at 5 p.m. Monday February 20 Classes resume Friday March 2 Mid-term warnings posted Deadline for make-up of “I” grades from fall Graduation applications due Monday March 12 Student evaluations begin Tuesday March 13 Pre-registration for summer and fall begins Friday March 16 Last day to drop with a “W” Friday March 23 Vacation begins after last class Sunday April 1 Residence halls open at 1 p.m. Dining hall opens for dinner at 5 p.m. Monday April 2 Classes resume Friday April 6 Student evaluations end Pre-registration for summer and fall ends Thursday April 12 Honors Convocation at 6 p.m. Friday April 27 Last day of classes Monday April 30 Final exams begin Friday May 4 Final exams end Dining hall closes after lunch Residence halls close at 5 p.m. Saturday May (TBA) Verification of degree candidates Commencement, time TBA Wednesday May 9 Academic planning 5 Academic Calendar Tuesday May 15 VAST graduation 2012 SPRING2 (PN) Monday April 9 Classes begin Friday April 13 Graduation applications due Friday May 11 Deadline for “I” grade from winter term Midterm warnings posted Monday May 14 Student evaluations begin Friday May 18 Last day to drop with a “W” Monday May 21 Memorial Day: no classes Friday June 1 Student evaluations end Thursday June 14 Spring2 term ends Saturday June 16 Commencement at 11 a.m. 2012 SUMMER TERM Tuesday May 29 Summer classes begin Wednesday June 20 Last day to drop with a “W” (5/16-7/13 classes) Friday June 29 Vacation begins after last class Monday July 9 Classes resume Sunday July 15 Summer Bridge begins Wednesday July 18 Last day to drop with a “W” (5/29-8/17 classes) Friday August 10 Summer Bridge ends Monday August 13-17 Calculus review Friday August 17 Summer term ends 6 General Information General Information Vermont Technical College is a public, coeducational, two- and four-year technical college with a rural residential main campus located in Randolph Center, Vermont. There is also a commuter campus in Williston with limited residential housing and there are eleven satellite nursing campuses located throughout the state. The college is part of the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) system that includes Castleton State College, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, and the Community College of Vermont. Vermont Tech offers collegiate-level