2019-2021 HCC Catalog
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i H I G H L A N D INTRODUCTION C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E 2019-2021 Catalog Phone Directory General campus phone . 815-235-6121 (TTY: 711) General campus fax . 815-235-6130 Admissions . 815-599-3414 Financial Aid . .815-599-3559 Foundation - gifts and bequests . 815-599-3413 Business Institute . 815-599-3677 Campus Hours Office hours . 8 a .m . to 5 p .m . (Monday through Friday) Classes . 8 a .m . to 10 p .m . (Monday through Friday) Information desk hours . .7:30 a .m . to 7 p .m . (Monday through Thursday) 7:30 a .m . to 5 p .m . (Friday) Summer hours may vary Published by Highland Community College, Office of Community Relations Catalog Volume #39, Spring 2019 Highland Community College 2998 West Pearl City Road Freeport, Illinois 61032 highland.edu ii Table of Contents Introduction to the Catalog . iii Academic Calendar . iv INTRODUCTION The College . 1 Admissions and Registration . .5 Financial Aid . 13 Student Support Services . 17 Special Services. 21 Student Life . 25 Academic Information . 41 Illinois Articulation Initiative . 53 Academic Programs . .57 Course Descriptions . 174 Faculty and Administration . 241 Index . 247 Campus Map . 252 Introduction to the Catalog The Catalog Contents Non-Discrimination Statement iii This catalog will enable prospective students and others Highland Community College admits students, awards INTRODUCTION to become familiar with Highland Community College, financial aid, and extends employment to qualified including the College’s mission statement and objectives; individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, the academic and personal opportunities available political philosophy, color, physical or mental disability for students; and the College’s policies, procedures, unrelated to ability, national origin or ancestry, age, marital requirements, and regulations . status or other factors prohibited by applicable laws and Executive Orders . Applications from qualified veterans, minorities, persons with disabilities, females, and other Accuracy of Catalog Information protected groups will be accorded equal consideration for employment, admission, and awards based on The information in this catalog is subject to change by academic and/or other merits as compared with all other the Highland Community College Board of Trustees, and applications . its inclusion in this document is not intended to and does not constitute a contract . A copy of this catalog may be It is the policy of Highland Community College with viewed online at highland edu. The College reserves the respect to employment, student admission, and financial right to make changes as necessary to the information aid practices to fully comply with all applicable existing contained in this catalog . federal, state, and local governmental regulations requiring non-discrimination so far as including, but not limited to, Executive Order 11246 – Equal Employment Catalog Information Opportunity, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with questions about information presented in Americans with Disabilities Act . this catalog are encouraged to call the College at 815- 235-6121 . Inquiries concerning compliance with any of the fore- going may be directed to the Human Resources Office, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Student’s Responsibility Freeport, IL, 61032, Telephone: 815-599-3402 . It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to the Title information in this catalog . The student is also responsible IX Coordinator, Highland Community College, 2998 West for keeping informed as additions and corrections are Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, 61032, Telephone: 815-599- announced via the various school media . 3531 or to the Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Divi- sion, U .S . Department of Justice, P .O . Box 66738, Wash- ington, DC 20035-6738 . Academic Calendar 2019-2022 Fall 2019 April 15 – August 19 Registration for Fall 2019 August 15 Faculty return to campus August 19 Classes begin August 19 - 23 Class changes permitted August 23 Last day to drop for first 8-week classes, no record/refund iv August 30 Last day to drop for 16-week classes, no record/refund September 2 Holiday • Labor Day October 4 Last day to withdraw “W” for first 8-week classes October 11 Midterm October 14 Holiday • Columbus Day October 15 Second 8-week classes begin October 21 Last day to drop for second 8-week classes, no record/refund October 21, 2019 – January 13, 2020 Registration for Spring 2020 November 21 Last day to withdraw “W” for 16-week and second 8-week classes ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC November 28 – 29 Holiday • Thanksgiving December 9 - 13 Final exams December 13 End of Fall term December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Campus closed December 24 & 25 Holiday • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Spring 2020 October 21, 2019 – January 13, 2020 Registration for Spring 2020 January 1 Holiday • New Year’s Day January 9 Faculty return to campus January 13 Classes begin January 13 – 17 Class changes permitted January 17 Last day to drop for first 8-week classes, no record/refund January 20 Holiday • Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 27 Last day to drop for 16-week classes, no record/refund February 12 Holiday • Lincoln’s Birthday February 19 – June 8 Registration for Summer 2020 February 28 Last day to withdraw “W” for first 8-week classes March 6 Midterm March 9 Second 8-week classes begin March 13 Last day to drop for second 8-week classes, no record/refund March 16 – 20 Academic Holiday • Spring Break April 13 – August 19 Registration for Fall 2020 April 23 Last day to withdraw “W” for 16-week and second 8-week classes May 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 Final exams May 13 End of Spring term May 16 Commencement May 16 Final day instructors Pre-Summer Session 2020 May 18 Classes begin May 19 Last day to drop, no record/refund May 25 Holiday • Memorial Day June 4 End of session Summer 2020 February 19 – June 8 Registration for Summer 2020 June 8 Classes begin v June 8 – 11 Class changes permitted June 15 Last day to drop for 8-week classes, no record/refund CALENDAR ACADEMIC July 2 Holiday • Fourth of July observed July 2 Midterm July 23 Last day to withdraw “W” July 30 End of Summer session Fall 2020 April 13 – August 17 Registration for Fall 2020 August 13 Faculty return to campus August 17 Classes begin August 17 - 21 Class changes permitted August 21 Last day to drop for first 8-week classes, no record/refund August 28 Last day to drop for 16-week classes, no record/refund September 7 Holiday • Labor Day October 2 Last day to withdraw “W” for first 8-week classes October 9 Midterm October 12 Holiday • Columbus Day October 13 Second 8-week classes begin October 19 Last day to drop for second 8-week classes, no record/refund October 19, 2020 – January 19, 2021 Registration for Spring 2021 November 19 Last day to withdraw “W” for 16-week and second 8-week classes November 26 – 27 Holiday • Thanksgiving December 7 - 11 Final exams December 11 End of Fall term December 23, 2020 – January 4, 2021 Campus closed December 24 & 25 Holiday • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Spring 2021 October 19, 2020 – January 19, 2021 Registration for Spring 2021 January 1 Holiday • New Year’s Day January 14 Faculty return to campus January 18 Holiday • Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 Classes begin January 19 - January 25 Class changes permitted January 25 Last day to drop for first 8-week classes, no record/refund February 1 Last day to drop for 16-week classes, no record/refund February 12 Holiday • Lincoln’s Birthday February 22 – June 14 Registration for Summer 2021 vi March 5 Last day to withdraw “W” for first 8-week classes March 12 Midterm March 15 Second 8-week classes begin March 19 Last day to drop for second 8-week classes, no record/refund March 22 – 26 Academic Holiday • Spring Break April 12 – August 16 Registration for Fall 2021 April 29 Last day to withdraw “W” for 16-week and second 8-week classes May 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 Final exams May 19 End of Spring term ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC May 22 Commencement May 22 Final day instructors Pre-Summer Session 2021 May 24 Classes begin May 25 Last day to drop, no record/refund May 31 Holiday • Memorial Day June 10 End of session Summer 2021 February 22 – June 14 Registration for Summer 2021 June 14 Classes begin June 14 – 17 Class changes permitted June 21 Last day to drop for 8-week classes, no record/refund July 5 Holiday • Fourth of July observed July 8 Midterm July 29 Last day to withdraw “W” August 5 End of Summer session Fall 2021 April 12 – August 16 Registration for Fall 2021 August 12 Faculty return to campus August 16 Classes begin August 16 - 20 Class changes permitted August 20 Last day to drop for first 8-week classes, no record/refund August 27 Last day to drop for 16-week classes, no record/refund September 6 Holiday • Labor Day October 1 Last day to withdraw “W” for first 8-week classes October 8 Midterm October 11 Holiday • Columbus Day vii October 12 Second 8-week classes begin October 18 Last day to drop for second 8-week classes, no record/refund CALENDAR ACADEMIC October 18, 2021 – January 18, 2022 Registration for Spring 2022 November 18 Last day to withdraw “W” for 16-week and second 8-week classes November 25 – 26 Holiday • Thanksgiving December 6 - 10 Final exams December 10 End of Fall term December 23 & 24 Holiday • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day observed December 23, 2021 – January 3, 2022 Campus closed Spring 2022 January 3 Holiday • New Year’s Day observed January 13 Faculty return to campus January 17 Holiday • Martin Luther King Jr.