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CATALOG 2011-2012 Weatherford College Main Campus 225 College Park Drive • Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5471 • 800-287-5471 www.wc.edu Weatherford College Wise County 307 South Cates • Decatur, Texas 76234 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 WC Board of Trustees Frank Martin, Chair Joel Watson, Vice Chair Trey Cobb, Secretary/Treasurer Jean Bryan Elaine Carter Jack DeShazo Dr. Trev Dixon Administration Dr. Kevin Eaton, President Dr. Donald Tomas, Vice President of Instruction Gregory Thomas, Vice President of Student Affairs Andra Cantrell, Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs Brent Baker, Vice President of Institutional Advancement CONTENTS Sections General Information 5 Entrance Requirements 17 Financial Information 25 Financial Aid 33 Academic Policies 53 Student Resources 69 Workforce & Continuing Education 87 Distance Education 93 Special Programs 97 Curricula 103 and requirements for graduation Course Descriptions 185 Faculty & Staff 253 Index & Campus Maps 267 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION College Accreditation 6 Institutional Mission 7 Board of Trustees 8 Academic Calendar 8 College History 13 5 G E N ER AL I N F O RM AT I ON Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-40978 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the status 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. 6 ON Weatherford College Institutional Mission Statement I AT RM The mission of Weatherford College is to provide effective learning opportunities O that enrich the lives of its students and the communities it serves. F N I AL As a publicly supported, comprehensive community college and a member of the ER N Texas system of higher education, Weatherford College primarily serves the needs E of the citizens of its service area (Parker, Wise, Palo Pinto, and Jack counties) G 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 in 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. 7 G E N ER Weatherford College Board of Trustees AL Ultimate responsibility for governance of the college is vested by state statute in I N F a district board of trustees comprised of seven members. Executive responsibility O RM for administering policies of the board is delegated to the president of the college, AT who is assisted by the administrative officers. I ON WC Board of Trustees Frank Martin, Chair Joel Watson, Vice Chair Trey Cobb, Secretary/Treasurer Jean Bryan Elaine Carter Jack DeShazo Dr. Trev Dixon Academic Calendar Fall 2011 April 25 Online Registration for current students begins for Summer and Fall 2011 May 2 Face-to-Face registration for all students begins for Summer and Fall 2011 Aug. 3 Last day to pay for Early Registration before being dropped. From this day forward, students with an unpaid balance of tuition or fees will be dropped from all classes at the end of each day. Aug. 22 In-service. Return to regular office hours. Aug. 29 Fall 2011 classes begins, Late Registration begins Aug. 30 Last day for Late Registration Sept. 5 Labor Day, College closed Sept. 12 Count Day Sept. 15 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. Sept. 29 Priority deadline for ADA accommodation requests Sept. 21 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. Nov. 14 Online Registration for current students begins for Spring 2012 Nov. 16 Last day to drop with a W Nov. 18 Priority Deadline for Fincial Aid, Spring 2012 Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Holidays, College closed Nov. 28 Face-to-Face Registration for all students begins for Spring 2012 Dec. 7-12 Finals Book buy back (excluding weekends) Dec. 12 Fall 2011 ends Dec. 14 9 a.m. - Grades due Dec. 16 Last day College is open before break Dec. 19 - Jan. 1, 2012 College closed for winter break Winter Mini 2011 Dec. 15 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests Dec. 19 Winter Mini begins Jan. 5 Winter Mini ends 8 ON I Spring 2012 AT Nov. 14 Online Registration for current students begins for Spring 2012 RM O F Face-to-Face Registration for all students begins for Spring Nov. 28 N I 2012 Jan. 2 College Reopens AL ER Jan. 4 Last day to pay for Early Registration before being dropped. N From this day forward, students with an unpaid balance of E G tuition or fees will be dropped from all classes at the end of each day. Jan. 9 In-service Jan. 16 MLK Day, College closed Jan. 17 Spring 2012 begins, Late Registration begins Jan. 18 Last day for Late Registration Jan. 30 Count Day Feb. 2 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. Feb. 8 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. Feb. 17 Priority deadline for ADA accommodation requests March 12-16 Spring Break, College closed April 1 Priority Deadline for Financial Aid, Summer 2012 April 6 Good Friday, College closed April 12 Last day to drop with a W April 16 Online Registration for current students begins for Summer and Fall 2012 April 25 Face-to-Face Registration for all students begins for Summer and Fall 2012 May 4-10 Finals Book buy back (excluding weekends) May 10 Spring 2012 ends May 11 9 a.m. - Grades due May 12 Commencement May 14 Summer Office Hours begin May 28 Memorial Day Holiday, College closed Summer Mini 2012 May 14 Summer Mini begins May 16 Deadline for ADA accommodation requests May 28 Memorial Day, College closed May 31 Summer Mini ends Summer I 2012 April 16 Online Registration for current students begins for Summer and Fall 2012 April 25 Face-to-Face Registration for all students begins for Summer and Fall 2012 June 4 Summer I 2012 begins, Late Registration begins June 5 Last day to register for Summer I June 6 Priority deadline for ADA accommodations requests June 8 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. June 7 Count Day June 12 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. June 24 Priority Deadline for Financial Aid, Fall 2012 July 2 Last day to drop with a W July 4 Independence Day Holiday, College closed July 9-10 Summer I Finals July 10 Summer I 2012 ends July 11 9 a.m. - Grades due 9 G E N ER Summer II 2012 AL April 16 Online Registration for current students begins for Summer I N and Fall 2012 F O April 25 Face-to-Face Registration for all students begins for Summer RM and Fall 2012 AT July 11 Summer II 2012 begins, Late Registration begins I ON July 12 Last day to register for Summer II July 13 Priority deadline for ADA accommodations requests July 16 Count Day July 17 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. July 19 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. Aug. 7 Last day to drop with a W Aug.