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CATALOG 2014-2015 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 Don Allen Dr. Trev Dixon Betty Jo Graber 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 17 Financial Information 27 Financial Aid 35 Academic Policies 55 Student Resources 91 Workforce & Continuing Education 103 Distance Education 110 Special Programs 115 Curricula 123 and requirements for graduation Course Descriptions 199 Faculty & Staff 271 Index & Campus Maps 287 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION College Accreditation 6 Institutional Mission Statement 7 Board of Trustees 8 Academic Calendar 8 College History 11 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 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. 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 ER N of the Texas system of higher education, Weatherford College primarily serves E the needs of the citizens of its service area (Parker, Wise, Palo Pinto, and Jack G 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. 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 Dr. Luke Haynes, Secretary/Treasurer Don Allen Dr. Trev Dixon Betty Jo Graber Mac Smith ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2014 March 31, 2014 Early Bird Registration for May Mini, Summer and Fall classes for students who will have completed 40 college credits hours at the end of the spring 2014 semester April 3 Online Registration for current students begins for Summer/ Fall 2014 April 17 Face-to-Face Registration for current students begins for Summer/Fall 2014 April 17 New and Transfer students may enroll for Fall 2014 Aug. 4 Last day to pay for Fall Early Registration before being dropped. From this day forward, students with an unpaid balance of tuition or fees will be dropped weekly, up to the first day of the semester. Aug. 18 Fall In-Service begins, return to regular office hours, Check offices for opening time after in-service activities Aug. 22 WC Live New Student Event Aug. 25 Fall Semester begins, Late Registration begins Aug. 26 Last day for Late Registration Sept. 1 Labor Day Holiday, College Closed Sept. 8 Fall Count Day Official Rosters open for Verification Sept. 10 Official Count Day Roster deadline 5:00 p.m. Sept. 11 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. Sept. 17 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. Sept. 25 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations Oct. 13 Academic advising for Spring 2015 Enrollment begins Oct. 20 Late Fall Classes Begin Nov. 4-6 Early Bird Registration for Spring 2015 for current WC students who will have completed 40 college credit hours by the end of the fall semester Nov. 10 Online Registration for all eligible students, and face- to-face registration for current and returning students (a student who does not need to complete a new admissions application) begins for Winter 2014/Spring 2015 8 Nov. 14 Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” ON Nov. 18 Priority deadline for Financial Aid, Spring 2015 I Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Holidays, College Closed AT Dec. 1 New (First Time in College) and Transfer Student Advising RM O & Registration; New Student Group Advising (required) and F N I Registration begins for Spring 2015 Dec. 8 - Dec. 13 Fall Semester Finals AL Dec. 15 Fall Final Grades due 9:00 a.m. ER N Dec. 19 College offices closed to the Public at noon E G Dec. 22, 2014 – Winter Break, College closed Jan. 2, 2015 WINTER MINI 2014 Oct. 14 Academic Advising for Spring Enrollment begins Nov. 4-6 Early Bird Registration for students who will have completed 40 college credit hours by the end of the semester Dec. 15, 2014 Winter Mini Semester begins Dec. 16 Priority Deadline to Request ADA Accommodations Dec. 16 Winter Mini Count Day Rosters open for Verification Dec. 17 Winter Mini Count Day Roster Deadline 5:00 p.m. Jan. 5, 2015 Winter Mini Semester ends/Final Grades due 9:00 a.m. SPRING 2015 Jan. 5 Faculty In-Service Activities for Spring 2015 Jan. 12 Spring Semester begins, Late Registration begins Jan. 13 Late Registration ends Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day Holiday, College closed Jan. 26 Spring Count Day Official Rosters Open for Verification Jan. 28 Official Count Day Roster deadline 5:00 p.m. Jan. 29 Last day to receive 70% refund. See disclaimer. Feb. 4 Last day to receive 25% refund. See disclaimer. Feb. 12 Priority deadline to request ADA accommodations March 16 Academic Advising for Summer/Fall Enrollment begins March 9-13 Spring Break, College closed March 16 Late Spring Classes Begin March 21 Scholarship Applications due for Fall, 2015 April 3 Good Friday Holiday, College closed April 7-9 Early Bird Registration for current WC students who will have completed 40 college credit hours by the end of the semester Begins for May Mini/Summer/Fall April 9 Deadline to Withdraw with a “W” April 13 Returning Student Face-to-Face Registration begins for Summer/Fall 2015 (New and Transfer Students Enrolling in the Mini Semester may begin enrollment today also) April 17 Priority deadline for Financial Aid, Summer 2015 April 27 New (First Time in College) and Transfer Advising/ Registration Begins for May-Mini/Summer May 1 - May 7 Spring Semester Finals May 8 Spring Final Grades due 9:00 a.m. May 9 Commencement May 11 Begin Summer Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.