2011 College Catalog
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SUCCESS STARTS HERE. THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 2010 - 2011 COLLEGE CATALOG 1 from the President… Welcome to Three Rivers, where our focus is your success tudent success is our focus job and family, we offer classes at at Three Rivers College. convenient locations and times S and online courses that can be ac- At Three Rivers, you will discover cessed any time. We have a range a student-centered culture that of student services to support your includes faculty who know their success, including advising, tutor- students’ names, advisors who ing, financial aid, library resources, help map individual academic career and transfer assistance, on- plans and tutors who provide extra campus apartments and bachelor’s instruction and academic support. degree completion programs. Whether you are just beginning We encourage you to enrich your your college career, coming back college experience by getting in- to finish a degree, training for a volved with student organizations, new job, seeking career advance- participating in college activities ment, or taking classes to brush and attending athletic games and up on your skills, at Three Rivers theater performances. you will find the opportunities you seek to learn and grow. The success of Three Rivers shows in its graduates. Students from Three Rivers serves the needs of Dr. Devin Stephenson Three Rivers have transferred to a wide range of students—from President, Three Rivers College colleges and universities across the recent high school graduates to country and, on the average, their retirees; from valedictorians to those needing an aca- grades are as high if not slightly higher than students demic boost; from students seeking transfer to a four- starting at those institutions. Our career and technical year program to those training for in-demand career/ graduates are finding meaningful employment even in technical fields. this sluggish economy. We can help you succeed by providing open access to We invite you to become part of Three Rivers’ continu- affordable, high quality college and career classes. We ing success story and join our community of students provide individual attention so you don’t get lost in who are reaching their life goals through community the crowd. To help you schedule classes around your college education. 1 Table of Contents Academic Calendar . 6 General Information . 7-11 Administrative Information . 12 Admission . 12 Residence of Students . .14 Student Financial Aid . 15 Student Fees and Expenses . .. 22 Academic Regulations . 25 Academic Standing . 27 Student Services . 30 Programs of Study . 35 Degrees, Certificates and Graduation Requirements . 35 Divisions of the College . 39 Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and Associate of Science Degree Transfer Programs . 40 Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs . 87 One-Year Certificate Programs . 129 Short-Term Certificate Programs . 132 Course Descriptions . 138 Faculty & Staff Directory . 159 2 THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 2010-2011 Catalog Three Rivers College is accredited by The Higher Learning Volume 40, No. 1 trcc.edu Commission and is a member of the North Central Associa- tion (312-263-0456; 800-621-7440); www.ncahlc.org. Disclaimer The provisions in this catalog are not to be regarded as a con- It is the policy of Three Rivers College to maintain and promote tract between the student and Three Rivers College. The college equal employment and educational opportunity without regard reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements when to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, dis- such action will serve the interest of the college or its students. ability, veteran’s status, or other non-merit factors. The college further reserves the right to deny admission, cancel the registration, or ask a student to withdraw and/or vacate the Three Rivers College is an affirmative action/equal employment premises when it considers such action to be in the best interest opportunity institution. of the college. The bulletin employs the generic masculine pronouns to The several sections of this schedule are hereby declared to be indicate members of either sex. independent and severable, and if any section, subdivision, word, sentence, or clause in this bulletin be held void, or nonenforceable, Inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the such holding shall not affect the validity of enforcement of any Higher Education Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation other part of the catalog which can be given effect without the Act of 1973 as Amended, the College Grievance Procedure, The invalid or nonenforceable portion. Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other matter concerning Students are responsible for meeting in full the requirements for employment or educational bias should be made to: graduation as set forth in this catalog. Counselors and faculty advisors assist in the planning of a program of study for each Human Resources Office student, but the final responsibility for meeting the requirements Kristina McDaniel for graduation rests with the student. Three Rivers College 2080 Three Rivers Boulevard It is important that each student satisfy all financial obligations to Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901 Three Rivers College. The college reserves and intends to exercise Phone: 573-840-9600 its right to withhold copies of educational records and/or to disen- TTY: 573-840-9407 roll students who owe money to the college. Information that the college is required to make available under the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Acts may be obtained from the Office of Student Services at 573-840-9669 or in writing at 2080 Three Rivers Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. For those who are hearing impaired, the TTY phone number through the Admissions office is 573-840-9407. 3 Three Rivers Junior College District Board of Trustees Marion Tibbs Wilbur Thornton Randy Winston Butler County Butler County Butler County Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Randy Grassham Darren Garrison Phil Davis Carter County Wayne County Ripley County Treasurer Member Member 4 Professional Staff Correspondence Directory Robert Abney . Technical Director CONCERNING: CONTACT: Chris Adams . Student Services Specialist General Policies, Interests and President’s Office Cole Allen . Assistant Network Administrator Welfare of the College Dr . Devin Stephenson, 573-840-9698 Marisol Arenivas . Director, Housing Faculty, Studies and Vice President for Learning Steven Atwood . Director, Computer Services Academic Regulations Dr . Wesley Payne, 573-840-9689 Kathy S . Ballard . Student Servvices Specialist/ADA Lisa Bliss . .. Coordinator, Academic Support Center Student Life Vice President for Student Success Gina Bubanovich . Student Services Specialist Jason Hoseney, 573-840-9668 Bill Cagle . Chief of Police Student Activities Assistant Director of Housing/ Staci Campbell . Healthcare SIM Curriculum/Lab Coordinator Coordinator of Student Activities Cindy Clark . .. Registrar 573-840-9106 Lydia Clark . Financial Aid Advisor Davine Conover . Student Loan Management Specialist Student Housing Director of Student Housing Marisol Arenivas, 573-840-9106 Edie J . Dilbeck . Executive Assistant/Vice President for Learning William Durden . .. Student Services Specialist Financial and Business Matters Chief Financial Officer Marcia Fields . Director, Student Services Charlotte Eubank, 573-840-9105 Elizabeth A . Fox-Godwin . Learning Specialist, Student Support Services Anita Freeman . Director, Accounting & Financial Services Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid Laura Mulligan, 573-840-9606 Corey Halaychik . Circulation/Reference Librarian Melanie Hamann . Assistant System Administrator/Institutional Researcher Scholarships and Veterans Affairs Assistant Director of Financial Aid Connie Hampton . Off-Campus Center Coordinator/Malden Regina Morris, 573-840-9673 Kathern J . Harris . Director, Educational Talent Search Rebecca Hutson . Outreach Specialist, Educational Talent Search Transcripts and Other Official Records Registrar Cindy Clark, 573-840-9665 Robert Jansen . Bookstore Manager Teresa Johnson . Director, Communications Admissions, Catalogs, Welcome Center Gordon T . Johnston . Director, Library Services and General Information 573-840-9605 Marion T . Joyner . Director, Career Education & Workforce Development Megan Keathley . Coordinator, News and Web Services Contributions to the College Director of Development Emily Parks, 573-840-9698 Heather Kilbreath . Interim Special Assistant to the President Kristina McDaniel . Director, Human Resources/Professional Development Gifts of Books and Periodicals Director of Library Services Derrick Miller . Off-Campus Center Coordinator/Kennett Gordon T . Johnston, 573-840-9656 Laura Milligan . Director, Financial Aid Business and Industry Training Dean of Career Education Regina Morris . Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Workforce Development Tammie Newman . Outreach Specialist, Educational Talent Search Marion T . (Bud) Joyner, 573-840-9682 Emily Parks . Director, Development Diane Patterson . Coordinator, Testing & Assessment Three Rivers News Bureau Coordinator of News Services Gary Pride . Public Safety Institute Curriculum/Lab Coordinator Megan Keathley, 573-840-9739 Samantha Reed Persons . Outreach Specialist, Educational Talent Search Tech Prep/Dual Credit/ Coordinator of Academic Amanda Reynolds . Coordinator, Academic & Career Outreach Services Continuing Education and Career Outreach