GENERAL BULLETIN FOR 2016-2017 Ongoing changes are being approved and the online publication will supersede this printed Bulletin. Angelina College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degree levels – Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Angelina College. Angelina College is approved and recognized by the following: Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association of Community and Junior Colleges American Medical Technologists American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography American Society of Health System Pharmacists American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Department of Transportation Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology National Health Career Association National Healthcare Association National Restaurant Association Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service Texas Board of Nursing Texas Board of Private Security Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Commission on Fire Protection Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Department on Aging & Disability Services Texas Education Agency Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas Real Estate Commission Texas State Board of Public Accountancy U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Angelina College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, or disabilities, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This bulletin is published for informational purposes only. Every possible effort is made to insure accuracy at the time of printing. However, the provisions of this bulletin are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the college. Angelina College reserves the right to change or alter any provision or requirement at any time without prior notice. 1 Bulletin of ANGELINA COLLEGE P. O. BOX 1768 3500 SOUTH FIRST (HWY 59 SOUTH) LUFKIN, TEXAS 75902-1768 Telephone (936) 639-1301 Fax (936) 639-4299 USPS 803-000 Forty-ninth Annual Session Number 162 April 2016 Issued four times a year in April, July, September, and November by Angelina College, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, Texas 75902-1768, located at 3500 South First Street (Hwy 59 South). Periodical postage paid at Lufkin, Texas. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Bulletin of Angelina College, P. O. Box 1768, Lufkin, Texas 75902-1768. 2 Academic Calendar ANGELINA COLLEGE COLLEGE CALENDAR 2016-2017 Fall 2016* Mar 22 - Aug 18 Registration continuous through 1:00 p.m. on August 18 ($20 late fee applies after Aug 18) August 22 General Faculty and Educational Council meetings, 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Division meetings, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. August 23 Last day for schedule changes August 23 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 100% refund August 24 First class day August 26 Faculty/Staff Professional Development 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September 5 Labor Day Holiday September 9 Twelfth class day, official census day September 14 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 70% refund September 21 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 25% refund October 24 Mid-semester November 7 Last day to drop or withdraw with a grade of “W” November 15 Spring scholarship applications are due November 15 Spring financial aid forms due November 22 Thanksgiving Holidays begin 9:40 p.m. November 28 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. December 9-15 Final examinations December 16 Final grades due in Office of the Registrar 10:00 a.m. December 16 Christmas Holidays begins at 3:00 p.m. Spring 2017* Oct 18 - Jan 5 Registration continuous through 1:00 p.m. on January 5 ($20 late fee applies after Jan 5) January 4 Administrative Offices and Library open January 9 General Faculty and Educational Council meetings, 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Division meetings, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. January 10 Faculty/Staff Professional Development 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. January 12 Last day for schedule changes January 13 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 100% refund January 14 Late registration and schedule changes, see published Class Schedule January 16 Martin L. King, Jr.'s Holiday – campus closed January 17 First class day February 1 Twelfth class day, official census day February 6 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 70% Refund 3 Academic Calendar February 13 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 25% refund March 1 Fall scholarship applications due March 3 Last day to apply for Spring 2017 graduation March 10 Mid-semester Spring Break begins at 2:30 p.m. March 20 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. April 3 Last day to drop or withdraw with a grade of “W” April 28 Summer financial aid forms due May 4-10 Final examinations May 11 Final grades due in Office of the Registrar 10:00 a.m. May 13 Commencement Service 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. SUMMER SESSIONS FOR DAY AND EVENING SUMMER I 2017 (4-Day Week)* in June and July Mar 21 - May 18 Registration continuous through 1:00 p.m. on May 18 ($20 late fee applies after May 18) May 24 Last day for schedule changes May 26 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with 100% refund May 29 Memorial Day Holiday May 30 First class day June 5 Fourth class day, official census day June 6 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 70% refund June 8 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course or withdraw with a 25% refund June 15 Scholarship forms due for Fall June 22 Last day to drop or withdraw with a grade of "W" July 4 Independence Day Holiday – campus closed July 6 Final examinations July 10 Final grades due in Office of the Registrar by 1:30 p.m. Summer II 2017 (4-Day Week)* in July Mar 21 - June 28 Registration continuous through 1p.m. on June 28 ($20 late fee applies after June 28) July 6 Last day for schedule changes July 10 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with 100% refund July 11 First class day July 17 Fourth class day, official census day 4 Academic Calendar July 18 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course with a 70% refund July 20 Last day to drop or withdraw from a semester-length course or withdraw with a 25% refund July 20 Financial aid forms for Fall due August 3 Last day to withdraw or drop with a grade of “W” August 16 Final examinations August 17 Final grades due in Office of the Registrar 1:30 p.m. Off-Campus Teaching Center Registration Fall, Spring, Summer I and II - see the online Academic Calendar * For selected programs and courses that are flex entry (other than semester length), starting/ending dates and refund periods will vary. Drops/withdrawals may affect Financial Aid eligibility. Students enrolled in one or more of these courses should consult the refund schedule on page 48 and contact the Financial Aid office if they are recipients of financial assistance. 5 Board and Administration Angelina College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tim Stacy President Robert Poland Jr. Vice-President Billy G. Kistler, M.D. Secretary Joe Deason Member Trey Henderson Member Jay Shands Member Ellen C. Temple Member Administration GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Michael J. Simon President Patricia M. McKenzie Vice President and Dean of Instruction Joseph Madden Vice President of Business Services Timothy Ditoro Dean of Community Services Steven Hudman Dean of Student Services ASSOCIATE DEANS OF DIVISIONS Winifred Adams Health Careers Thomas Branton Business Gary Friery Technology and Workforce Laura Hebert Liberal Arts Karen McBee Fine Arts David Rusk Temporary Science and Mathematics OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND STAFF Jennifer Baldauf Counselor Remona Boodoo-Frye Director, AC & Career Center - Crockett Michelle Brazeil Accountant, Student Billing Mellessya Caldwell Educational Services Specialist - Jasper Steven D. Capps Director, Physical Plant Crystal Carter Financial Aid Specialist Kristi Clark Director, Jasper Higher Education/Technology Center Sandra Cox Registrar Casey Davis Program Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Peggy Denby Coordinator of Testing Services Patricia Donaldson Instructor/Coordinator, Physical Education/Kinesiology Wayne Dubose Information Technology Specialist Megan Flowers Scholarship Coordinator Christopher Fanning Library Reference/Computer Services Librarian Michaelyn Greene Controller, Business Office Glenn Goforth Bookstore Manager David Henson Program Coordinator, Respiratory Care Sellestine Hunt Associate Dean, Academic Support Services Contessa James Financial Aid/VA Advisor Philip Johnson Admissions Counselor Susan Jones Director of Student Financial Aid Shanda Keely Community Services Program Director Tonya LaForge Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology Pati Lightfoot Accountant, Business Office Anna McReynolds Retention Specialist/Nursing Skills Laboratory Assistant Irma Montoya Financial Aid Specialist 6 Faculty and Staff Amber Murphy ADN Instructor/Vocational Nursing David Pappas Director, Library/Learning Resource Services Monica Peters-Clark Coordinator, Institutional Effectiveness & Research Candace Powell Technical Services Librarian Jennifer Ragsdale Server & Network Technician Sheryl Rawls Coordinator, Accounting, Business Office Billy Reppond Supervisor, Residence Hall Nancy Reynolds Coordinator, Communications & Publications Marcelo Rosario Police Academy Training Specialist Kerwin Smith Coordinator, Environmental Projects Gary Stallard Coordinator, Marketing and Development Kenneth Street Director of Information Technology Sarah Wagnone Accountant, Business Office Eric Walker Stage Operations Manager Tifini Whiddon Director, Human Resources Angie Wilcox Program Coordinator, Radiologic Technology W.