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CATALOG 2016-2017 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 Frank Martin, Chair Joel Watson, Vice Chair Luke Haynes, Secretary/Treasurer Elaine Carter Dr. Trev Dixon Judy McAnally Mac Smith ADMINISTRATION Dr. Kevin Eaton, President Dr. Richard Bowers, Vice President of Instruction & Student Services Andra Cantrell, Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs Brent Baker, Vice President of Institutional Advancement CONTENTS SECTIONS General Information 5 Entrance Requirements 10 Financial Information 19 Financial Aid 28 Academic Policies 40 Student Resources 63 Workforce & Continuing Education 72 Distance Education 76 Special Programs 78 Curricula 84 and requirements for graduation Course Descriptions 161 Faculty & Staff 232 Campus Maps 233 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION College Accreditation 5 Institutional Mission Statement 6 Board of Trustees 7 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 MISSION STATEMENT INFORMATION The mission of Weatherford College is to provide effective learning opportunities that enrich the lives of its students and the communities it serves. 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, and Jack counties) through teaching, research, public service, and learning. Weatherford College offers courses pursuant to a spectrum of educational goals: • Associate in Arts degrees • Associate in 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 achievement, and 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. Weatherford College strives for continuous improvement through systematic and regular planning, execution, assessment, and improvement. 6 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, INFORMATION who is assisted by the administrative officers. WC BOARD OF TRUSTEES GENERAL Frank Martin, Chair Joel Watson, Vice Chair Dr. Luke Haynes, Secretary/Treasurer Elaine Carter Dr. Trev Dixon Judy McAnally Mac Smith ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2016 August 1 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 22-23 Fall In-Service. Return to regular office hours, Check offices for opening time after In-Service activities August 24 Fall 2016 semester begins, late registration begins August 25 Last day for late registration September 5 Labor Day holiday, college closed September 7 Fall count day official rosters open for verification September 9 Official count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. September 10 Last day to receive 70% refund September 16 Last day to receive 25% refund September 21 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations October 17 Academic advising for Spring 2017 begins. Required for students in developmental coursework and students on probation/suspension. October 17 Late Fall classes begin November 2-4 Early Bird online registration for currently enrolled students who will have completed 40 college credit hours toward degree by the end of the Fall 2016 semester. November 8 Registration for currently enrolled and returning students for Spring 2017 November 10 Last day to withdraw with a “W” November 18 Priority deadline for Financial Aid, Spring 2017 November 21-25 Thanksgiving holidays, college closed November 29 New (first time in college) and transfer advising/registration begins for Spring 2017 December 7-13 Fall semester finals December 14 Fall final grades due 9:00 a.m. December 16 College offices closed to the public at noon Dec. 19 – Dec. 30 Winter break, college closed 7 GENERAL WINTER MINI 2016 Dec.19 – Jan. 6 Winter Mini semester INFORMATION December 12 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations for Winter Mini December 20 Winter Mini count day rosters open for verification December 21 Winter Mini count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. January 3 Last day to withdraw from Winter Mini with a “W” January 9 Winter Mini grades due at 9:00 a.m. SPRING 2017 January 4 Tuition payment deadline for early registration for Spring 2017. From this date forward students with an outstanding balance will be dropped from all classes at the end of the business day. January 9 Faculty Spring 2017 In-Service activities begin January 16 Martin Luther King Day holiday college closed January 17 Spring 2017 semester begins, late registration begins January 18 Late registration ends January 30 Spring count day official rosters open for verification February 1 Official count day roster deadline 5:00 p.m. February 2 Last day to receive 70% refund February 8 Last day to receive 25% refund February 14 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations for Spring 2016 March 13-17 Spring Break, College closed March 20 Academic advising for Summer/Fall begins. Required for students in developmental coursework and students on probation/suspension. March 20 Late Spring classes begin March 21 Scholarship applications due for Fall 2017 April 5-7 Early Bird online registration for currently enrolled students who will have completed 40 college credit hours toward degree by the end of the semester begins for May Mini/ Summer/Fall April 11 Registration for currently enrolled and returning students for May-Mini/ Summer/Fall. New (first time in College) and transfer advising/registration begins for May- Mini. April 12 Deadline to withdraw with a “W” April 14 Good Friday holiday college closed April 17 Priority deadline for Financial Aid, Summer 2017 May 4-10 Spring semester finals May 11 Spring final grades