SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2019-2020 CATALOG Volume XXXIII Student Centered, Community Connected www.shawneecc.edu Main Campus 8364 Shawnee College Road Ullin, IL 62992 (618) 634-3200 (618) 634-3300 (fax) (800) 481-2242 Anna Cairo Metropolis Vienna Extension Center Extension Center Extension Center Extension Center 1150 E. Vienna 2035 Washington St 5385 Industrial Park Vienna High School Anna, IL 62906 Cairo, IL 62914 Road 601 N. 6th Street (618) 833-3399 (618) 634-3490 Metropolis, IL 62960 Vienna, IL 62995 (618) 524-3003 (618) 634-3441 Accredited by: Recognized by: The Higher Learning Commission Illinois Community College Board 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Illinois Board of Higher Education Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs An Institutional Member of: Our Mission: Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market Shawnee Community College's mission is 3213 S Park Avenue to serve the needs of the student and our Herrin, IL 62948 diverse community by providing quality (618) 942-6902 higher education, community education, training and services that are accessible, affordable and promote life-long learning. SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACTS Shawnee Community College, located in Ullin, Illinois, is one of 48, two-year, open-admission colleges of the Illinois Community College System, organized under the Illinois Public Community College Act. The College is located on 152 acres of rolling hills and woods just a few miles north of the Ohio river and near the scenic Cache River Wetlands. One of the most beautiful community college campuses in Illinois, Shawnee consists of the original "Rustic Campus" that now houses area agencies, the main campus buildings which covers over 140,000 square feet and a 7,200 square foot Career and Technical Education Center. The main campus also contains athletic fields, a lake, and nature trails. In addition to the main campus, extension centers are located in Anna, Metropolis, Cairo, and Vienna, Illinois. The area is very rural in nature and is sparsely populated. The population of the Shawnee Community College district is 57,227 with a median household income of $40,059. According to 2017 census data, 20.5% of families fall below the federal poverty level. sec serves approximately 4200 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses. The average age of Shawnee Community College students is 27. 36% of the students are male and 64% are female. 18% of the student body is minority. Type of College: Public two-year comprehensive community college Founded: 1967 Locations Main Campus is Located at 8364 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL; (618) 634-3200 or (800) 481-2242 and Anna Extension Center located at 1150 E. Vienna, Anna, IL; (618) 833-3399 Phone: Cairo Extension Center located at 2035 Washington St., Cairo, IL; (618) 634-3490 Metropolis Regional Education Center located at 5385 Industrial Park Road, Metropolis, IL; (618) 524-3003 Vienna Extension Center located at 601 N. 61h St, Vienna, IL; (618) 634-3441 Academic Calendar: Current academic calendars are located on sec website, www.shawneecc.edu and in the printed catalog College District Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union; portion of Jackson #531: President: Dr. Peggy F.J. Bradford- June 14, 2017 to present Annual Operating $12,050,074 Budget: District Equalized 624,484,718 Assessed Evaluation: Annual Enrollment: Approximately 4200 full and part-time students Tuition: In-district $115/credit hour for FY2020 Library: 34,300 books 1,775 AV (DVDs, VHS, audiobooks, CDs) 33 print magazine subscriptions 9 newspaper subscriptions (local, regional, and national) 41 accessible databases 6 online educational video collections 8,000 ebooks in EBSCOhost Financial Assistance $3,592,523 for Tuition and Fees Awarded Annually: Faculty/Staff: 99 full-time; 126 part-time Courses of Study: Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of General Studies Associate of Applied Science One-Year Certificates Less-Than-One-Year Certificates Secondary Schools 12 in District: Catalog Cover: sec alumna Emily Blakely 2 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Shawnee Community College President Peggy F. J. Bradford, J.D., Ed.D. As a proud alumna of Shawnee Community College, I am especially delighted to welcome you to the college. Here at Shawnee, we are focused on your success. Your academic journey is important to us and we are here to serve and support you as you strive to achieve your goals. We are your partners. Your success is our success. The Shawnee community welcomes all students to an inclusive environment focused on academic excellence. As a high school student, I entered Shawnee's dual enrollment program to earn a year of college credits. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, beginning a degree later in life, or attending to gain certifications or additional credentials, you have a place here at Shawnee. We honor the College's tradition of offering accessible courses to our community members. We offer one of the most affordable tuition rates in Illinois and the Midwest. With day and evening classes offered conveniently on our main campus, extension sites, and online, we are here to meet you where you are and take you where you aspire to go. Our faculty and staff are fully committed to your success. We have renowned faculty who provide a dynamic and innovative curriculum that addresses the changing demands of the workforce. Upon completing your degree or certification program, you will be well-prepared for the workforce, or for a Bachelor's program at a senior college or university. Many of our courses are fully transferable and our counselors will help you with the transfer process as you approach graduation. Staff members believe in your dreams and work earnestly to support you during your time at Shawnee. We provide resources and prompt feedback to assist you from the moment of enrollment to program completion, understanding that you may need additional assistance along the way. Reach out and connect with us! We invite you to spend some time getting to know our community. Call or come in to the main campus in Ullin, or any of our extension centers in Anna, Cairo, and Metropolis, Illinois. Take the first step to realizing your goals by enrolling at Shawnee. When you join our community of life-long learners, you will develop lasting friendships with peers and strong ties with faculty and staff. All of us at Shawnee Community College are here to help you in your academic and professional career. I am a testament to what a Shawnee degree can do for you. I look forward to seeing you on campus and to hearing about your progress as you work to fulfill your dreams. I did it and so can you. Peggy F. J. Bradford, J.D., Ed.D. President of Shawnee Community College 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Shawnee Community College Facts ..........................................................................................2 Letter from the President ........................................................................................................3 Board of Trustees ...................................................................................................................7 Administration ....................................................................................................................... 8 Calendar ............................................................................................................................... 9-11 Mission, Philosophy, Values, Purposes and Activities Statement for SCC ........................................ 12-14 Process of Assessment ............................................................................................................14 Core Competencies................................................................................................................. 14-15 Affirmative Action................................................................................................................... 15 Cultural Diversity ...................................................................................................................15 College History ......................................................................................................................15-17 Semester Plan .......................................................................................................................17 College Campus .....................................................................................................................17 Center for Community and Economic Development .....................................................................18 Special Programs and Community Services................................................................................ 18-20 Admissions ............................................................................................................................20-24 Dual Credit ............................................................................................................................24 Entrance Examinations............................................................................................................ 24-26 Registration ...........................................................................................................................26 Residency for Tuition Purposes................................................................................................. 26-27 Academic Classification and Course Load ...................................................................................27