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& Computer Career Center A Division of Vista College* School Catalog Diploma/Certificate/Degree Academic Year 2014 Volume 32, Q3 Publish Date August 2014 Effective August 2014 through December 2014 6101 Montana Avenue—Main Campus El Paso, Texas 79925 (915) 779-8031 Las Cruces Branch Campus* Extension Campus Branch Campus 850 North Telshor Blvd., Ste. K 7731 North Loop 5919 Brook Hollow Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 El Paso, Texas 79915 El Paso, Texas 79925 (575) 556-1080 (915) 599-9010 (915) 599-9010 Amarillo Branch Campus Lubbock Branch Campus Branch Campus 3440 Bell Street, Ste. 100 4620 50th Street, Ste. 14 4801 Frankford Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79109 Lubbock, Texas 79414 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 372-3700 (806) 785-2100 (806) 785-2100 Beaumont Branch Campus Longview Branch Campus Killeen Branch Campus 3871 Stagg Drive, Ste. 186 1905 W Loop 281, Ste. 21 1001 S. Fort Hood Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Longview, TX 75604 Killeen, TX 76541 (409) 291-4900 (903) 704-0544 (254) 432-5680 College Station Branch Campus 2704 Texas Avenue South Ste. 2 College Station, TX 77840 (979) 703-1306 Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Rd, Bldg. 300, Ste. 325 Atlanta Georgia 30350 www.council.org Welcome from the Chief Executive Officer Vista College has just completed its twenty-eighth year of operation, and it gives me a chance to reflect on our success. Success doesn’t just happen. Success is the result of a plan that is made and followed. Unfortunatelly, too many students have been led to believe that all they need for a successful and happy future is a diploma. This belief has resulted in disappointment for hundreds of capable graduates. Today it is important that every person be self- reliant. Our personal and national economies demand it. How then should people plan to assure themselves the greatest possibilities for happy and successful futures? There are three simple but vitally related factors which are essential but too frequently ignored: interest, demand and potential growth. The most important item to remember in planning your future is that you must start with your interests. If you are interested in something, you will enjoy learning about it today and doing it tomorrrow. Once youu’ve spent your time and money on education it is important there be a demand for the services in which you were trained. Finally, explore the growth potential in the field you select and be sure the ffiield will meet your expectations. Ambitious men and women properly trained do not want to stagnate; they want to progress and grow. We are primarily a nation of business. The whole structure of our busy world depends largely upon properly trained office and medical personnel for successful operation. By recognizing the need to continue your education you have taken the first step in becoming a marketable individual. You have recognized the need to possess certain necessary skills if you are to compete in the rapidly changing job market. Business and industry thrives because of motivated people like you who want to contribute to the growth of our nation. Vista College provides students with the opportunity to learn traditiional concepts in the areas of medicine, business and industry. I personally challenge you to be the best that you cann be. Not only while attending Vista College, but also once you have enterede the job market as a graduate. At Vista College students are in a unique community. Our philosophy is that each student is an integral part in the success of our school. Every student has individual needs and wants. We will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve. Our goal is to make every student proud to be a part of Vista College. Our rewwards will come from your accomplishments and successes obtained from your education. We want to be your educational family. Remember, you are the school! If you consider yourself a motivated individual who sees the world as exciting and challenging, I invite you to explore this catalog and consider Vista College as your means to become an integral part of our ever changing and competitive world. Jim Tolbert Chief Executive Officer 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Publication Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ i CEO Welcome .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents College Governance Corporate Officers ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 School Affiliations ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 History of the School .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Mission and Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Non-Discrimination Policy - Affirmative Action Statement ............................................................................................................................ 10 Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Public Law 101-226 ....................................................................................................................... 10 Records and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ........................................................................................................... 11 Campus Security Act .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act .................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Admission Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Acceptance ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Criminal Justice Admission/Acceptance Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Nursing Admission/Acceptance Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Allied Health Program Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Re-Enters ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Withdrawal from Courses ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Special Status Students ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Transfer of Credits Between Programs Within the Institution ........................................................................................................................ 18 Transfer Credit from Another Institution ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 Proficiency Credit .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Clep Credit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Record Retention and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Paying for College Financial Aid ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................