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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2018-19 COLLEGE CATALOG 2018-19 COLLEGE CATALOG Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of personal beliefs or characteristics such as political views, religion, nation- al or ethnic origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital sta- tus, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job or program requirements. In the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title 504), Hudson County Community College provides access to all persons with physical handicaps. Questions regarding the equal opportunity policy and compliance state- ment may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, 70 Sip Avenue, Third Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306. A student’s registration is considered evidence of his/her willingness to comply with all published College policies and procedures. For an online version please go to www.hccc.edu/adcatalog. The Hudson County Community College Catalog is an information and reference guide on College policies, facilities, degree and certificate pro- grams, course offerings, services and personnel. Information in this catalog is subject to change as a result of new or revised curricula, laws, policies or regulations. Since the statements contained in the catalog are for in- formational purposes only, it should not be considered the basis of a con- tract between the College and the student. Though the College Catalog is produced as a reference guide, each student is responsible for keeping apprised of current requirements for graduation for a particular degree or certificate program. www.hccc.edu/apply 1 HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2018-19 COLLEGE CATALOG Welcome to Hudson County Community College! e are proud that you are pursuing your higher education with us at Hudson County Community WCollege (HCCC). We know you and your academic goals are unique, and Hudson County Community College will help you reach those goals. We are an award- winning, urban institution with two cutting-edge campuses located just across the Hudson River from the vibrancy of New York City. We are richly diverse and extraordinarily inclusive; one-third of our students were born in 119 different countries and speak 29 different languages. We offer a comprehen- sive array of nationally and regionally recognized degree, certificate, non-credit and workforce development programs. For example, the HCCC Practical and Registered Nursing programs are among the top programs in New Jersey and nationwide and our Culinary Arts and Hospitality program is ranked number eight nationally. In 2017, The Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of all U.S. colleges and universities for improving social mobility. We schedule classes to accommodate our students’ needs – day and night, sev- en days a week for full-time and part-time studies. We assist over 80% of our students in obtaining financial aid. Your success – academically and going forward – is our number one priority. Our dedicated and expert faculty, financial aid, tutoring, advising, counseling, transfer and career development staff work as a team to support you. We also know that your college experience isn’t only about course work, and we have opportunities to help you grow as a well-rounded, responsible citizen. These include our enriching and acclaimed Cultural Affairs and Student Life offerings – exhibits, lectures, films, Broadway plays, sports events, clubs, lead- ership and honor societies, and community service programs. We invite you to explore this catalog and participate in the life of our transfor- mational college. Best wishes for success and welcome to our HCCC family! Christopher M. Reber President 2 www.hccc.edu/apply HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2018-19 COLLEGE CATALOG HCCC Board of Trustees William J. Netchert, Esq., Chair Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Vice Chair TABLE OF CONTENTS Karen A. Fahrenholz, Secretary/Treasurer Communicating with the College .............................................................. 4 Kevin G. Callahan, J.S.C. (Ret.) About Hudson County Community College ............................................. 6 Pamela E. Gardner Philosophy ................................................................................................. 7 Roberta Kenny Mission ...................................................................................................... 7 Joanne Kosakowski Jeanette Peña Accreditation ............................................................................................. 8 Adrienne Sires College Offerings .................................................................................... 10 Harold G. Stahl, Jr. Associate Degree and Certificate Programs ........................................... 10 James A. Fife, Trustee Emeritus Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development ….....… 13 Dr. Christopher M. Reber, College President Center for Business and Industry ………….............................................. 13 Hamza Saleem, Alumni Representative High School Partnerships ………….......................................................... 14 County Executive and Board of Chosen Freeholders Cultural Affairs ……………....................................................................... 14 Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive Getting into Hudson County Community College ……………................ 15 Anthony P. Vainieri, Jr., Chairperson Application Process ………………........................................................... 15 William O’Dea, Vice Chairperson Admissions Testing and Placement ……………....................................... 16 Anthony L. Romano, Chair Pro Temp Albert J. Cifelli, Esq. Student Types and Definitions ……………............................................... 17 Kenneth Kopacz Credit for Prior Learning Experiences ……………………......................... 18 Tilo Rivas Educational Opportunity Fund …………….............................................. 20 Caridad Rodriguez Course Registration ………………........................................................... 20 Joel Torres Jerry Walker Paying for College at HCCC ……………….............................................. 20 Tuition and Fees ………………................................................................. 21 HCCC Foundation Board Payment Methods …………..................................................................... 22 Richard Mackiewicz, Jr., Chair Students Using Financial Aid ……………................................................. 24 Joseph Napolitano, Sr., Vice Chair Monica McCormack-Casey, Treasurer Students Not Using Financial Aid …........................................................ 26 Jeanne Cretella, Secretary Scholarships ………………....................................................................... 26 Ronnie Sevilla, Officer-at-Large Academic Policies and Procedures …………………………...................... 27 Dr. Christopher M. Reber, College President Course Options …………......................................................................... 27 Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti, Vice President for Planning and Development & Assistant to the President Academic Foundations/Pre-College Coursework Ruddys Andrade in Math and English ……………............................................................ 28 Mark Bann English as a Second Language (ESL) ……………..................................... 29 Orlando Bru Grading ……………….............................................................................. 30 John M. Burns, Jr. Academic Standing and Progress …………............................................. 31 Anthony Catanio Nicholas Cavaluzzi Academic Fresh Start …………................................................................ 32 Richard Di Marchi General Education Requirements …………............................................. 34 Richard Dwyer Graduation ………………......................................................................... 35 James Egan, Past Chair (‘14- ‘16) Commencement …………………............................................................ 35 Lisa Epstein Karen Fahrenholz Student Records Policy ………………...................................................... 35 Shannon Gallagher Transcripts …………................................................................................. 36 Scott Harwood Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Processes ……………............................. 36 Joseph Hottendorf Academic Integrity Policy …………......................................................... 37 Maureen K. Hulings Antonio Ibarria Resources and Services ………………..................................................... 37 Nicolette Jaze Abegail Douglas-Johnson (ADJ) Academic Support Philip Johnston, Past Chair (’10-’12) Services Department ………................................................................. 37 Ellen Lalwani Student Support Services ………............................................................. 38 Steve Lipski Other College Resources ………............................................................. 39 Joseph Napolitano, Jr. Maria Nieves Preparing for Life after HCCC ……………............................................... 40 Kevin O’Connor Transferring to Other Institutions ………….............................................. 40 Mandy Otero, Past Chair (’16-’18) Dual Enrollment/Articulation Agreements ……….................................... 40 Raju Patel Reverse Transfer Articulation Agreements ……………............................ 40 Marla Priest Tony Rico Career Development…………………......................................................