EWC College Catalog 2019-2020
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CATALOG 2019-2020 EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE 3200 West C Street Torrington, Wyoming 82240 | 307.532.8200 | 866.327.8996 Table of Contents 4 President’s Message 5 Calendar 10 General Information 15 Admissions 27 Financial Aid 39 Academic Procedures and Regulations 61 Campus Life 66 Support Services 72 Programs of Instruction 128 Courses of Instruction 189 Transferring 193 Administration, Faculty and Staff 202 Index 2 Student Philosophy Statement (Approved by Curriculum and Learning Council July 2010) Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing a student experience that promotes academic success in a challenging and supportive environment, facilitates the transition to college for first time students, and helps all students identify and achieve their individual goals. EWC’s student experience is designed to foster personal growth by increasing independence, promoting ethical behaviors and personal responsibility for learning, and affording opportunities for student involvement in campus activities to enhance social development. 3 Welcome to Eastern Wyoming College! EWC is dedicated to giving our students the best opportunity to achieve their personal goals. We are an open- admissions institution that welcomes everyone who can benefit from our programs and services. We are a small college that provides services to six Wyoming counties with campuses in Torrington and Douglas. We are committed to imparting knowledge and skills that furthers academic achievement, economic development and cultural connection. Since 1948, EWC has proudly served Wyoming, providing quality education that is affordable and student focused. Whether your goals are to transfer to a four-year university, obtain career preparation, skill enhancement or to enjoy life-long learning activities, EWC has something for you. We have a long history of culture and diversity that takes pride in preparing students for a future they can count on. Our small classes, great faculty support and safe college atmosphere prepare you for success. We offer modern housing and excellent facilities with many student clubs and great athletic teams. Whether you are just down the road or come from across the country, EWC is a great place to learn. Feel free to check us out; you will like what you see! Our 2019-2020 Catalog contains a wealth of information on the wide variety of learning opportunities offered at EWC. We have credit programs award certificates and associate degrees in dozens of fields and we also provide workforce development, career training, continuing education and adult education. Whether you choose to attend EWC to improve your job skills or to pursue an entirely new career, we can help you achieve your objective. Eastern Wyoming College will be here as a lifelong partner to help you grow academically and professionally. Assisting you with your goals is what EWC is all about and we look forward to assisting you in your journey. Sincerely, Lesley Travers, PhD President Eastern Wyoming College • 3200 West C Street • Torrington, WY 82240 • (307) 532.8200 • (307) 532.8329 Fax (866) EASTWYO • ewc.wy.edu 4 Calendar 5 2019 - 2020 Tentative Calendar Fall, 2019 Semester: August 27, 2019 - December 13, 2019 August 23 (Friday) New Admissions Closed at 4 pm August 25 (Sunday) Residence Halls Open at 10 am August 26 (Monday) New Student Orientation Night Classes That Start After 5 pm Begin August 27 (Tuesday) Regular Semester (16 week) Classes Begin Block A (8 week) Classes Begin August 30 (Friday) Last Day to Add Regular Semester (16 week) Classes and Block A (8 week) Classes at 4 pm September 2 (Monday) Labor Day / No Classes / Campus Closed September 3 (Tuesday) Classes Resume Late Registration Ends at 4 pm Last Day to Drop Regular Semester (16 week) Classes for a 100% Tuition and Fees Refund at 4 pm September 9 (Monday) Last Day to Drop Regular Semester (16 Week) Classes for a 100% Tuition-only Refund at 4 pm September 12 (Thursday) Financial Aid Disbursement to Students September 17 (Tuesday) Financial Aid Student Refunds Issued October 2 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Block A (8 week) Classes at 4 pm No Tuition or Fee Refund October 16 (Wednesday) Midterm / End of Block A (8 week) Classes October 17 (Thursday) Fall Break Begins / No Classes October 21 (Monday) Fall Break Ends / Classes Resume Block B (8 week) Classes Begin November 22 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Semester (16 week) Classes at 4 pm No Tuition or Fee Refund November 26 (Tuesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Block B (8 week) Classes at 4 pm No Tuition or Fee Refund November 27 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving Break Begins / No Classes December 2 (Monday) Thanksgiving Break Ends / Classes Resume December 10 (Tuesday) Finals Week Begins December 13 (Friday) End of Semester at 6 pm Residence Halls Close at 6 pm 6 2019 - 2020 Tentative Calendar Spring, 2020 Semester: January 14, 2020 - May 8, 2020 January 10 (Friday) New Admissions Closed at 4 pm January 12 (Sunday) Residence Halls Open at 10 am January 13 (Monday) Orientation Night Classes That Start After 5 pm Begin January 14 (Tuesday) Regular Semester (16 week) Classes Begin Block A (8 week) Classes Begin January 17 (Friday) Last Day to Add Regular Semester (16 week) Classes and Block A (8 week) Classes at 4 pm January 20 (Monday) Wyoming Equality/Martin Luther King Day/No Classes Campus Closed January 21 (Tuesday) Classes Resume Late Registration Ends at 4 pm Last Day to Drop Regular Semester (16 week) Classes for a 100% Tuition and Fees Refund at 4 pm January 27 (Monday) Last Day to Drop Regular Semester Classes for a 100% Tuition-only Refund at 4 pm January 30 (Thursday) Financial Aid Disbursement to Students February 4 (Tuesday) Financial Aid Student Refunds Issued February 6 (Thursday) Winter Break Begins / No Classes February 10 (Monday) Winter Break Ends / Classes Resume February 21 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from Block A (8 week) Classes at 4 pm No Tuition Refund March 6 (Friday) Midterm / End of Block A (8 week) Classes at 4 pm March 9 (Monday) Spring Break Begins / No Classes March 16 (Monday) Spring Break Ends / Classes Resume Block B (8 week) Classes Begin April 10 (Friday) Easter Break Begins / No Classes / Campus Closed for Good Friday April 14 (Tuesday) Easter Break Ends / Classes Resume April 24 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Semester (16 week) Classes and Block B (8 week) Classes at 4 pm No Tuition Refund May 5 (Tuesday) Finals Week Begins 7 2019 - 2020 Tentative Calendar May 8 (Friday) End of Semester at 6 pm Graduation at 7 pm May 9 (Saturday) Residence Halls Close at Noon Summer 2020: Pre-Session - May 13, 2020 to July 10, 2020 May 13 (Wednesday) Pre-Session Classes Begin May 15 (Friday) Last Day to Add Pre-Session Classes at 4 pm May 25 (Monday) Memorial Day/No Classes/Campus Closed May 26 (Tuesday) Classes Resume July 1 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Pre-Session Classes at 4 pm No Tuition Refund July 3 (Friday) EWC Observed Fourth of July Holiday/No Classes/Campus Closed July 6 (Monday) Classes Resume July 10 (Friday) Pre-Session Ends Summer 2020: Regular Session - June 1, 2020 to July 10, 2020 June 1 (Monday) Regular Summer Session Classes Begin June 3 (Wednesday) Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes at 4 pm Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes at 4 pm for a 100% Tuition and Fees Refund June 8 (Monday) Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes for a 100% Tuition Only Refund at 4 pm July 1 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Summer Session Classes at 4 pm No Tuition Refund July 3 (Friday) EWC Observed Fourth of July Holiday/No Classes/Campus Closed July 6 (Monday) Classes Resume July 10 (Friday) Regular Summer Session Ends Summer 2020: Flexible Session - June 1, 2020 to July 24, 2020 June 1 (Monday) Summer Flex-Session Classes Begin July 3 (Friday) EWC Observed Fourth of July Holiday/No Classes/Campus Closed July 6 (Monday) Classes Resume 8 2019 - 2020 Tentative Calendar July 15 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Flex-Session Classes at 4 pm No Tuition Refund July 24 (Friday) Flex-Session Ends Summer classes vary in length. Please consult the most current class schedule on the EWC web page at ewc.wy.edu. The EWC Administration reserves the right to make changes without notice. Eastern Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title II, Title VI, Title VII, and Section 504, may be directed the Director of Human Resources, 307.532.8330. Inquiries concerning Title IX may be directed to Vice President for Student Services, 307.532.8257. Both may be reached at Eastern Wyoming College, 3200 West C Street, Torrington, WY 82240. Alternatively you may contact the Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 2300 Capitol Avenue 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050, or 307.777.7675. 9 General Information 10 General Information Development of Mission Eastern Wyoming College College Mission - Adopted November 10, 2017 Student success is our first priority; as a learning Eastern Wyoming College was established in community we provide opportunities that enable September 1948 as the Southeast University students to achieve their goals and enrich our Center, an extension of the University of unique region through work, partnerships, and Wyoming and a part of the Torrington School student achievement. District 3. From 1948 – 1956, the College struggled for existence on a very limited budget Strategic Objectives which necessarily limited the faculty, curriculum, and student enrollment.