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Career and Community Education MMUN 1 CO I Y TY T C N O U L O Est. 1964 L C E I G R E T THOMAS SMITH Graphic Designer N O A N RT LI H CARO CI TY ADDRESS,STREET HOME L OC ATION GOES HER E YO UR EMAIL_ADD@GMAIL. CO M PHONE: +18 2767 9470 180 8 +18 9153 3990 000 8 2020-2021WW W. CO MPAN Y - NAME. CO M General Catalog & Student Handbook Proudly serving western North Carolina for more than 50 years. 2 About TCCC 2020-2021 General Catalog Tri-County Community College operates within the North Carolina Community College System. Tri-County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 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 Tri-County Community College. The College is also approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts, the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Tri-County Community College is an equal employment opportunity college. It operates in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Act, as amended by the Comprehensive Health Manpower Act of 1971; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246, and thus recognizes its responsibility for the development and practice of equal employment opportunities and educational services that do not discriminate against employee, student or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to: the Vice President for Instructional Services at 828-835-4254 or the Affirmative Action Officer at 828-835-4325. Tri-County Community College does not practice or condone discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, political affiliation or veterans’ status in the administration in any of its academic programs and employment practices. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX and Section 504 should be referred to Title IX/ Section 504 Coordinator at (828) 835-4325. Tri-County Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the College’s community and visitors. The College shall comply with the Crime Awareness and Security Act of 1990, as amended by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Statistics are available by contacting the Director of Facilities at (828) 835-4261 or accessed at http://ope.ed.gov/ security. Tri-County Community College Graham County Center 21 Campus Circle 145 Moose Branch Road, PO Box 1997 Murphy, North Carolina 28906 Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 Phone: (828) 837-6810 Phone: (828) 479-9256 Fax: (828) 837-3266 Fax: (828) 479-6280 Cherokee County Center for Applied Technology 2415 Airport Road, Marble, North Carolina 28905 Phone: (828) 835-9564 Fax: (828) 835-7835 www.tricountycc.edu Published annually by Tri-County Community College as a public announcement of courses and programs. This catalog is for information purposes and does not constitute a contract. The College MMUN reserves the right to make changes in policies and regulations and to CO IT add or withdraw course offerings as needed. Y Y T C N O Tri-County Community College issues this catalog to furnish U L prospective students and other interested persons with information O about the College and its programs. Announcements contained Est. 1964 L C E herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded I G R as binding commitments or a contractual obligation of the College or E the State of North Carolina. Note: Not all courses listed in this catalog T are offered every semester since offerings are subject to change based on enrollment. N O A R IN TH CAROL About TCCC 3 Table of Contents About TCCC .................................................................................................................1-9 Student Success: Admissions, Registration, and Graduation ..................................10-27 Student Success: Financial Aid ...............................................................................28-34 Student Success: Academic Support .......................................................................35-45 Student Success: Student Rights and Policies .........................................................46-78 Career and Community Education ..........................................................................79-83 General Catalog ....................................................................................................84-253 General Reference .....................................................................................................254 Faculty and Staff Directory ...........................................................................256-259 Campus Maps ..............................................................................................260-262 Index ..................................................................................................................263-264 Values Integrity: We will serve as a model of integrity for our students, demonstrating accountability and committing ourselves to a high ethical standard. Community: We strive to foster a synergistic relationship with our local, national, and global communities. Excellence: Throughout all levels of our campus, we will pursue excellence in education, instruction, and service. Accessibility: We provide opportunities for students to pursue their personal, academic, and professional aspirations through our open door policy, student support services, and community enrichment efforts. Empathy: We celebrate the human connection through nurturing an inclusive environment, serving as a nonjudgmental platform for ideas, and embracing the diversity of our student body. Mission Statement What is Tri-County Community College? Tri-County Community College is an accredited, comprehensive, public-supported, two-year, post- secondary institution, which operates in accordance with North Carolina Law and the administrative policies of the North Carolina Community College System. Located in the westernmost tip of North Carolina, the College serves commuter students in a remote, rural area consisting of Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties by providing college transfer, vocational, technical, and adult education programs. Mission Statement The mission of Tri-County Community College is to engage students in learning, help students succeed, and enrich the communities we serve. This mission is accomplished through: A. Innovative and effective teaching. B. Supportive and efficient learning environments. C. Strong local and regional partnerships. Approved by Board of Trustees - June 8, 2011; Reviewed via survey - August 31, 2016; Reviewed and reaffirmed - June 15, 2017; Reviewed and reaffirmed - May 23, 2019 4 About TCCC Board of Trustees Appointed by Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Roy Dickey – Term Expires 2020 (Murphy, NC) Larry Kernea – Term Expires 2023 (Murphy, NC) Al Lovingood – Term Expires 2022 (Murphy, NC) Leo Phillips – Term Expires 2020 (Murphy, NC) Jackie Sellers – Term Expires 2023 (Hayesville, NC) David Williams – Term Expires 2021 (Andrews, NC) Hugh Williamson – Term Expires 2022 (Murphy, NC) Appointed by Clay County Board of Commissioners Bryan Hedden – Term Expires 2021 (Hayesville, NC) Appointed by Governor Betty Anderson – Term Expires 2023 (Hayesville, NC) Steve Coleman – Term Expires 2020 (Murphy, NC) Brandon Lovin – Term Expires 2021 (Robbinsville, NC) Mike Stevenson – Term Expires 2022 (Murphy, NC) Current as of publication date. By the act of the North Carolina State Legislature, the President of Tri-County Community College’s Student Government Association is automatically a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees. Chief Executive Officers Presidents of Tri-County Community College Holland McSwain: 1964 to 1972 Vincent Crisp: 1972 to 1992 Dr. Harry Jarrett: 1992 to 1995 Dr. Norman Oglesby: 1996 to 2006 Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers: 2007 - Present TCCC President Donna Tipton-Rogers (at left) with the on-site visiting delegation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) during the College’s re-accreditation process in October 2019. About TCCC 5 Message from the President Here at the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year, I want to extend a warm and heartfelt greeting on behalf of the Tri-County Community College Board of Trustees, and the College’s faculty and staff. From its humble beginnings in 1964 as the Tri-County Technical Institute, our College has been transformed by the hard work, dedication, and generosity of thousands of individuals. During the 2019-2020 academic year, the College underwent our re-accreditation process through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) , which occurs every 10 years. Our dedicated faculty and staff strove tirelessly to showcase the exemplary work we do every day at Tri-County Community