A Message from Dr. Stephen Vacik

Dr. Stephen Vacik President Colby Community College

Different – Better – Purposeful. These are three strategic concepts for Colby Com- munity College that we integrate into everything that we do. I hope that in choosing CCC for this next step in your life, you too will commit with us to their pursuit. Even in our catalog, we have made significant changes from last year in form and policy – different – to improve the document – better – for you, the student – purposeful. Reference the catalog often to understand what the college has to offer you, what the college expects from you and what options are available to assist you in reaching your educational goals and voca- tional aspirations. If you have questions, though, do not hesitate to ask a faculty or staff member – we are here to help you grow intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. Whether your future lies in northwest or the other side of the world, you can be confident that CCC will prepare you for whatever challenges arise. Welcome to the next chapter in your life – welcome to Colby Community College!

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Catalog Information Disclaimer...... 5 Notice of Non-Discrimination...... 5 College Legal Assurances...... 5 Institutional Mission...... 6 Vision...... 6 Philosophy...... 6 Purposes...... 6 General Education Outcomes...... 6 Accreditation...... 7

Admissions Information...... 7-12 Standards...... 7 Application for Admission...... 7-9 Veterans...... 9 Outreach Students...... 9 Non-Credit Courses...... 9 Selective Admissions Programs...... 10 Campus Visits for Prospective Students...... 10 Determination of Residency...... 10 Early Enrollment...... 10 Student Registration...... 10 Changing Major/Advisor...... 10 Final Examination...... 10 Class Attendance...... 10 Withdrawal for Non-Attendance...... 11 Add/Drop Last Day to Withdraw Policy...... 11 Official Withdrawal Policy...... 11 When Records May Be Withheld...... 11 Refund Policy...... 12

Academic Information...... 13-16 Academic Load...... 13 Course Numbering...... 13 Credit Definition...... 13 Auditing Classes...... 13 Repeating a Course...... 13 Life Experience Credit...... 13 Academic Renewal...... 13-14 Credit by Examination...... 14 College Level Examination Program (CLEP)...... 14 Military Service Credit...... 14 Placement Testing Policy...... 15 Advance Placement Program...... 15 Transcripts...... 15 Transfer Students...... 15 Student Classification...... 15-16 Grading System...... 16 Honor Roll...... 16 Assessment...... 16

Degree Requirements...... 17-20 Application for Graduation...... 17 Certificate and Degree Fee...... 17 Degrees & Certificates Granted...... 17 Degree Requirements (Assoicate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Applied Science)...... 17-18 Certificate Programs...... 17 Transfer of Credit...... 17 KBOR Transfer and Articulation Policy...... 18-20

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General Education Requirements...... 21-24 General Education Course Requirements...... 21-22 Transfer and Articulation 45 Credit Hour Checklist...... 23 Transfer Checklists...... 24 Dual Advisement...... 24

Financial Information...... 25-27 Financial Aid/Grants...... 25 Employment...... 25 Loans...... 25 Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid...... 25 Academic Probation and Suspension...... 26 Scholarships...... 26 Tuition and Fees...... 26 Incidental Expenses...... 26 Charges for Room and Board...... 26 Senior Citizens Grant...... 26 Veterans Assistance...... 27 Veterans Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy...... 27

Students Rights and Responsibilities...... 28-35 Civil Rights Comprehensive Notification for Colby Community College...... 28 Student Educational Records Rights of Privacy...... 28 Directory and Private Information...... 28 Guide for the Release of Information About Students...... 28-29 Student Citizenship...... 29 Academic Integrity...... 29-30 Sexual Assault Policy...... 30 Sexual Harassment Policy...... 30 Security Act of 1990...... 30 Drug-Free Policy...... 30-31 HIV/AIDS Policy...... 31 Procedures For Requesting A Medical Withdrawal...... 31 Campus Parking...... 31 Weather Policies...... 31 Student Complaints of Faculty...... 31-32 Grade Appeal Policy...... 32 Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure...... 32-33 Missing Student Notification Policy...... 33 Involuntary College Withdrawal Policy For Threats Related to Mental or Psychological Disorders...... 33-35

Service Information...... 35-38 Robert Burnett Memorial Student Union...... 35 Financial Aid...... 35 Registrar's Office...... 35-36 Student Accounts Office...... 36 Student Support Services...... 36 Student Health...... 36 Counseling Services...... 36 Campus Security...... 36 Campus Bookstore...... 36-37 Food Service...... 37 Student Advisement...... 37 Student Orientation...... 37 On-Campus Residence Halls...... 37 Off-Campus Living...... 37 Computer Service...... 37 The Comprehensive Learning Center...... 38 H.F. Davis Memorial Library...... 38

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Student Activities...... 38 Student Clubs and Organizations...... 38 Student Government...... 38 Intramurals...... 38 Facilities...... 38

Community Service...... 39 Community Education...... 39 Community Service...... 39 Outreach Classes...... 39 Classes for High School Students...... 39 Adult Education...... 39 Continuing Education...... 39 Continuing Education Unit (CEU)...... 39 Senior Citizens Grant...... 39 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)...... 39

Distance Learning...... 40 CCC eLearning...... 40 EduKan...... 40 Interactive Television...... 40

Programs of Study...... 41 Curriculum Guides...... 42-77

A. Agriculture...... 42-46 B. Veterinary Technology...... 47-51 C. Dental Hygiene...... 52 D. Massage Therapy...... 53 E. Medical Coding...... 53 F. Nursing (Practical Nursing and ADN)...... 54 G. RRT/Paramedic to ADN Program...... 55 H. Physical Therapist Assistant...... 56 I. General Allied Health...... 56 J. Alternative Energy...... 57-58 K. Behavioral Science...... 59 M. Business...... 60-62 N. Communications...... 63 O. Criminal Justice...... 64-65 P. Education...... 66 Q. Physical Education...... 67 R. Fine Arts...... 68 S. General Studies/Associate of Applied Science: Technical Studies...... 69 T. Humanities...... 70 U. Math and Science...... 71-73 V. Pre-Professional...... 74-76

Course Descriptions...... 77-117 Personnel...... 118-122

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Notice of Non-Discrimination cials of other schools in which the student seeks to enroll or has Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity enrolled. At the request of the student, directory information to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and will be withheld. Upon written request the student may inspect employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to information in his or her official file and will be given the op- hiring continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other portunity to challenge information considered inaccurate. Col- employment practices, application for admission, or career ser- lege practices concerning the confidentiality of student records vices and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, are available on request from the Admissions Office. disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, or re- College policy and the Drug-Free Schools and Commu- ligion. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, nities Act of 1989 states that the unlawful possession, use, or contact Title IX and ADA Coordinator Dr. Keegan Nichols, distribution of illegal drugs, alcohol, and cereal malt beverages Vice President of Student Affairs, Colby Community College, by students or employees on the property of Colby Community 1255 S. Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701 (785-460-5490). College or during activities involving the college is strictly pro- hibited. Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 ADA complaints may also Colby Community College annually distributes the college be filed with the Regional Office for Civil Rights. Address cor- security report as required by the Student Right-To-Know and respondence to: Campus Security Act of 1990. U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Central Regional Office 400 State Avenue, Suite 908 Catalog Information Disclaimer Kansas City, KS 66101 This catalog is informational only and does not constitute a 913-551-1400 contract. The college reserves the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses and costs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of any kind. The college reserves the right to add or delete with- Gateway Tower II out notice any course offering or information contained in this 4th & State Avenue, 9th Floor catalog. Kansas City, KS 66101 913-551-5655

College Legal Assurances Colby Community College is committed to a policy of non- discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin, re- ligion, age, and disability in admissions, all as required by ap- plicable law and regulations under the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX regulations of 1972, Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Colby Community College supports the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which en- sures accessible facilities and fair employment practices. Colby Community College policies provide classrooms, the college environment and a workplace free of sexual harassment, includ- ing unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications of a sex- ual nature. Federal and state law, as well as Board of Trustees’ policy, prohibits sexual harassment. If you have questions or believe that you have been subjected to sexual harassment, you should report it to the Vice President of Student Affairs. If un- available, contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, only directory information about students or former students will be disclosed to any person or agency without the written permission of the student except (1) CCC administrators and instructors, (2) certain federal officials spec- ified in the act, (3) stated educational authorities, (4) accrediting agencies, (5) upon receipt of proper judicial orders, or (6) offi-

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Institutional Mission General Education Outcomes The mission of Colby Community College is engaging others For each degree offered there is a specifi cally defi ned core in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their curriculum. The courses may vary among degrees but are all world. designed to prepare students for success in their chosen fi elds, both in additional academic endeavors as well as in the work- Vision place. The college has identifi ed the following expectations for Colby Community College will provide the highest quality all students who complete a degree at Colby Community Col- education possible while promoting a life of study and service lege: in an ever-changing and diverse society. • Deliver effective oral presentations; • Utilize grammatically correct and logically written Philosophy English; Colby Community College is dedicated to the belief that each • Exhibit a higher level of critical thinking processes; individual in northwest Kansas should have the opportunity to • Solve quantitative problems utilizing a variety of tech- develop and extend skills and knowledge for the attainment of niques and methods; personal objectives. Implicit in this belief is the idea that edu- • Utilize technology relevant to disciplines of study; cation is a lifelong process. The college encourages the people • Evaluate their own intercultural sensitivity and global who live in this area to participate fully in its program of edu- awareness. cational services. The college strives to meet the needs of its students regardless of age, sex, creed, race, aspiration or educa- tional level. Students attending Colby C