The Talladegan 2020-2022 Talladega College Catalog
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The Talladegan 2020-2022 Talladega College Catalog A Message from the President Welcome to Talladega College! On behalf of the faculty, staff and alumni of Talladega College, it is my pleasure to say welcome. It is my privilege to welcome you to the oldest Historically Black College and University in the State of Alabama. You are among the chosen invited to experience the rigorous and rewarding educational opportunities we offer our current undergraduate and graduate students. Your decision to call Talladega College “home” for the next four years commits you to not only a major or program of study. It’s much bigger than academics alone. Enrolling at Talladega College means that you represent us in the local community and beyond. Therefore, we expect you to include excellence and integrity at all times. We have dedicated faculty and staff members who are recognized for their exceptional instructional ability and experience in their respective fields. The entire faculty and staff will work closely and effectively with you because you are more than a student to us; you are a member of our family. Talladega College Mission statement states, “Talladega College is an institution rich in history whose mission is to equip its graduates for the global community through academic excellence, moral values, community service, and professional development.” Talladega College provides its students with the knowledge and skills essential to maximizing their potential and actualizing their desired careers. We are committed to provide students an education that is focused on preparing them with the necessary intellectual skills and practical knowledge that are in high demand in today’s global workforce. We offer a top-tier education that aligns with both current and future industry standards. We offer 20 undergraduate degree programs and 1 graduate program, countless co-curricular experiences, and a full menu of student support services, including academic tutoring, career advisement and counseling services. You have the option of flexible learning, based on multiple learning styles, to customize your Talladega College experience for a just right fit. We are confident that you will achieve your goals through our individually-tailored academic programs. We are committed to student success, and our top priority is ensuring that when you leave Talladega College, you are empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter the workforce or pursue graduate studies. I am excited to have all continuing and new students with us—on campus and online—and I look forward to another year of innovative teaching and transformative learning to ultimately best serve our communities. We, the Talladega family, are proud you have chosen our institution to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. You’ve made a wise choice! Again, I say “welcome” --we are here to support you on your educational journey. Sincerely, Billy C. Hawkins, Ph.D. President 1 FEDERAL REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE Talladega College is committed to full compliance of all federal regulations as set forth below. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action - Talladega College is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. It is also the college's goal to administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, or status as an individual with a disability, in accordance with applicable laws. The college will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited. All employees, regardless of position or title, will be subject to severe discipline, up to and including dismissal, should the college determine that an employee has engaged in unlawful discrimination or harassment. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Talladega College ensures equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non- discriminatory basis and all employment decisions are based on the merits of the situation in accordance with defined criteria, not the disability or the individual. The college is also committed to prohibiting discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant because he or she is related to or associated with a person with a disability. Where a disabled individual makes known his or her disability, the college, by its managers, shall provide reasonable accommodations to the extent required by law, to enable such employee to perform the essential functions of his or her job and to enjoy to perform the essential functions of his or her job and to enjoy the same benefits and privileges of employment as enjoyed by employees without disabilities. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - The Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Pursuant to FERPA, Talladega College considers the following information as "directory information": name, place of birth, current and permanent address, telephone listing, major and areas of specialization, current class schedule, number of hours enrolled in current semester, classification, marital status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degree and awards received, and all previous education agencies and/or institutions attended. Talladega College will release this information unless the student designates otherwise. A student's right to FORBID disclosure of any of the "directory information" must be exercised between the first date of registration and the SECOND Friday of classes in any semester. Once a student reaches 18 years of age or attends a postsecondary institution, he or she becomes an "eligible student" and all rights formerly given to parents under FERPA transfer to the student. Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 - "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 - "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - "No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." 2 TALLADEGA COLLEGE CATALOG DISCLAIMER The Talladega College Catalog presents current academic policies, procedures, degrees offered, course descriptions, and information relevant to programs at Talladega College. Even though this catalog has been compiled on the basis of available information, and this information is regularly updated, users are cautioned on the following: 1. Talladega College assumes no responsibility for any editorial, clerical, or programming errors that may have occurred in the publication of this catalog. 2. All changes are published annually. Students must adhere to all changes. 3. Students are usually entitled to graduate according to their curriculum in the catalog in effect during their first completed semester of enrollment. 4. Talladega College reserves the right to change or revise all fees, charges, tuition, expenses, and costs of any kind and further reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any academic requirements or information printed in this catalog. Any changes become effective as determined by the appropriate college officials. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Presidential Message 1 Federal Regulations Compliance 2 Talladega College Catalog Disclaimer 3 Table of Contents 4-6 Officers of the College 7 Board of Trustees 8 Presidents of Talladega College 9 GENERAL INFORMATION History of the College 10 The Mission, Vision, and Core Values 11 Purpose 12 The Campus 12 National Alumni Association 13 Accreditation 13 Memberships 13 College Facilities 13-15 ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT Admissions 15 Admission Policy 15 New/First Time Freshman 15 Non High School Completers (GED) 16 Transfer Students 16 International Students 16 Provisional Admission 16 Students Needing Accommodations 17 Transient Students 17 Auditing Courses 17 Early Admissions 17 Readmission of Former Students 18 Academic Forgiveness Policy 18 Advanced Placement/College Level Examination Program Policy 18 Advanced Placement 18 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 19-20 Distance Education Policy 21 Independent Study Policy 21 Military Experience and Learning 21 Transfer Credits 21 Transfer of Credit/Transcript Evaluation 21 Articulation Agreement 22 Veterans 22 Tuition and Fees 22-24 Enrollment 24 FINANCIAL AID Policy on Financial Aid 25 Scholarships 26 Calculating Financial Need 26 General Eligibility Requirements 26-27 Federal Student Assistance Programs 27-28 Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study 4 Federal Loans (Stafford and Direct Loans) 28 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) 28-30 Satisfactory Academic