PVCC College Catalog 2008-09
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PVCC – Catalog 2008-09 Rev. 03.25.09 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution It is the policy of both Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, sex or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), religion, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit factors. Online and Print Versions of the Catalog The college prints the college catalog once every two years. Therefore, the printed version does not reflect the substantive changes that occur between printings. The online catalog posted to the College Web site at www.pvcc.edu is the most current catalog and students should consult this resource for the most up-to-date information. Students are also encouraged to consult with their academic advisors regularly. The college reserves the right to change, when warranted, any of its policies, programs, courses and fees. Rev. 03.25.09 PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Frank Friedman Glenn DuBois, Chancellor PRESIDENT'S STAFF STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES William P. Jackameit, Vice President for Finance Mark R. Graham, Chair and Administrative Services Robert W. Shinn, Vice Chair Kathleen Hudson, Interim Vice President for Glenn DuBois, Secretary Instruction and Student Services Brian Wisniewski, Chief Information Officer Shahnaz M. Ahmed Tara Atkins-Brady, Director of Institutional Megan C. Beyer Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness Hank W. Chao Mary Jane King, Director of Institutional Gary C. Hancock Advancement and Development Danny Hunley Barbara A. Johnsen PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Adele C. Johnson J. Walter Levering, Chair Constance R. Kincheloe Suzanne W. Morse, Vice Chair Chris Lumsden Laila B. Bare, Greene County Nathaniel Xavier Marshall Stanley Cook, Albemarle County Jeffrey K. Mitchell Vera Cooke-Merritt, Buckingham County R. Michael Mohler Mary Loose DeViney, City of Charlottesville Alan G. Toxopeus Leonard F. Gardner, Fluvanna County Debbi Goodman, Albemarle County Deborah R. Harvey, Nelson County Peter T. Kleeman, City of Charlottesville J. Walter Levering, City of Charlottesville Suzanne W. Morse, City of Charlottesville Paul D. Newland, Jr., Albemarle County Ava Pippin, Louisa County Donna J. Plasket, Albemarle County Piedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont Virginia Community College. Curricula of the college are approved by the PVCC Board and by the State Board. The two-year associate degree programs are also approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Rev. 03.25.09 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDARS …………………………………….. i Early Admission ……………………………………………….. 15 PVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ……………. vi High School/PVCC Dual Enrollment ………………… 15 GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………... 1 Home School Students …………………………………… 15 THE COLLEGE ………………………………………………….. 1 High School Noncompleters……………………………. 15 MISSION STATEMENT ……………………………………… 1 Student Information System …………………………… 16 LOCATION AND FACILITIES ……………………………… 2 Student Records Information/Access ……………… 16 HOURS OF OPERATION …………………………………… 2 Assessment and Placement Testing ………………… 16 HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE ………………………………. 2 Placement Testing………………………………………….. 16 VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM ………. 3 Advanced Standing…………………………………………. 16 GOVERNANCE …………………………………………………. 3 Advanced Placement……………………………………... 17 ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION ………………. 3 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .. 17 STATEMENT ON MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY ….. 4 Credit by Locally Prepared Examination …… 17 GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS ………………………….. 4 Credit by Evaluation of Military Service ……… 17 PROGRAMS …………………………………………………….. 7 Advanced Placement Program …………………… 18 College Transfer ……………………………………………… 7 Course Prerequisites …………………………………. 18 Public Institutions…………………………………………… 7 REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT …………………………. 18 Private Institutions…………………………………………. 7 Change of Enrollment ……………………………………… 18 Career and Technical Education …………………… 7 Adding a Course……………………………………………… 19 Developmental Studies ………………………………….. 7 Dropping a Course………………………………………….. 19 Workforce Services …………………………………………. 8 Cancellation of a Section or Course STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES …………………………. 8 by the College …………………………………………….. 19 The Welcome Center ………………………………………. 8 Failure to Begin a Course on Time…………………… 19 Counseling Services ………………………………………… 8 Withdrawal from the College………………………….. 19 Faculty Advising ……………………………………………… 9 Military Reservist Policy………………………………….. 19 Career Services ………………………………………………. 9 Enrollment Override………………………………………….. 19 Disability Services …………………………………………… 9 Auditing a Course …………………………………………… 20 First Year/Orientation Services ………………………. 10 Senior Citizens Enrollment ……………………………… 20 Student Success Services ………………………………… 10 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ……………………………… 21 Transfer Services …………………………………………….. 10 Tuition ……………………………………………………………. 21 Betty Sue Jessup Library …………………………………. 10 In-State Tuition Eligibility ………………………………… 21 The Learning Center ……………………………………….. 11 Waived Tuition ……………………………………………….. 22 The Math and Writing Centers ……………………….. 12 Tuition Refunds ……………………………………………… 22 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ………………….. 13 Nonpayment of Debts ……………………………………. 22 STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS ……………………………. 13 Holds on Student Records/Service Indicators ….. 22 Credit Status …………………………………………………… 13 Fees ……………………………………………………………….. 23 Class Level ………………………………………………………. 13 Institutional Fee……………………………………………… 23 Readmit ………………………………………………………….. 13 Student Activity Fee……………………………………….. 23 ACADEMIC LOAD …………………………………………….. 13 Technology Fee………………………………………………. 23 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS …………………………… 13 Capital Fee……………………………………………………… 23 General Admission to the College …………………… 13 Books and Materials ……………………………………….. 23 Regional Priority Admission Plan …………………….. 13 Transcripts ……………………………………………………… 23 Students Transferring from Other Colleges ……. 14 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION ……………………….. 23 Admission to a Curriculum ……………………………… 14 The Key to Financial Aid is the FAFSA ……………… 23 International Students …………………………………….. 14 Who is Eligible ………………………………………………… 24 Undocumented Aliens ……………………………………. 15 Aid Programs ………………………………………………….. 24 Current High School Students ………………………… 15 Federal Pell Grant……………………………………………. 24 Rev. 03.25.09 TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Campus Safety/Student’s Right to Know ………….. 35 Grant (FSEOG) …………………………………………….. 24 Sexual Misconduct Policy …………………………………. 35 Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) ………… 24 Power Relationships ……………………………………… 36 Federal Work Study ……………………………………… 24 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Assistance Program ………… 36 College Scholarship Assistance Program Anti-Hazing Policy …………………………………………… 37 (CSAP) …………………………………………………………. 24 Policy on AIDS/Communicable Diseases …………. 37 Commonwealth Grant (COMA) …………………….. 24 Student Messages Policy ………………………………… 38 Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program PVCC Emergency Procedures …………………………. 38 (VGAP) ………………………………………………………… 24 Medical and Other Emergencies…………………….. 38 Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (PTAP)…. 24 Fire, Gas Leak or Bomb Threat ……………………… 39 Scholarships from the PVCC Educational Tornado or Severe Windstorm……………………….. 39 Foundation…………………………………………………… 25 Building Lockdown…………………………………………. 39 Student Loans for Nursing Students ……………… 25 Administrator on Call……………………………………… 39 Other Sources of Aid ……………………………………. 25 Accident Reports……………………………………………. 39 Return of Title IV Funds………………………………….. 25 Smoking Policy ………………………………………………… 40 VETERANS BENEFITS …………………………………………. 26 Inclement Weather/Building Closing Policy …….. 40 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ……………………………….. 26 Policy Concerning Children on Campus …………… 41 Attendance/Student Participation ……………………. 26 Parking and Vehicle Registration ………………………. 41 Administrative Withdrawal Due to Excessive Student Parking …………………………………………… 41 Absence ………………………………………………………. 26 Handicapped Parking …………………………………… 41 Credits ……………………………………………………………… 26 Common Traffic Offenses ………………………………. 42 Grading System ………………………………………………… 27 Employee Parking ………………………………………….. 42 Calculating Your GPA ………………………………………… 28 Visitor Parking………………………………………………… 42 Repeating a Course …………………………………………… 28 Liability ………………………………………………………….. 42 Academic Renewal …………………………………………… 28 Authorization/Regulations for Campus Examinations ……………………………………………………. 28 Demonstrations …………………………………………. 42 Grading Term Honors ………………………………………. 29 Distribution of Materials on Campus ……………… 43 President’s List …………………………………………………. 29 Classroom/Lab Safety …………………………………….. 43 Vice President’s List ………………………………………….. 29 Pets on Campus ……………………………………………… 43 Academic Standing …………………………………………… 29 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS ………………………….. 44 Academic Warning…………………………………………. 29 TYPES OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES …………… 44 Academic Probation ………………………………………. 29 Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) …….. 44 Academic Suspension ……………………………………. 29 Associate of Arts Degree (AA) ………………………… 44 Academic Dismissal ……………………………………….. 29 Associate of Science Degree (AS) ……………………. 44 Grade Appeal Policy