It’s powerful being a Grizzly! Welcome. Thank you for making the powerful decision to enroll at Butler. From our small classes and flexible scheduling to a tuition that’s half the cost of four-year universities, Butler offers a powerful education you just won’t find anywhere else. At Butler, learning is something we do together. You’ll discover learning is powerful when instructors support your goals and give you personalized, hands-on attention. You’ll find that our courses become more than subjects because our instructors provide lessons for life, not simply lessons for class. We know you chose Butler for a reason. Whether to earn your associate degree, build a career, continue school – or reach any other kind of goals. We are focused on inspiring you to achieve your dreams. And we’re here to help you succeed at every step along your journey. At Butler, our students, faculty and staff truly are the personalities behind the power. We look forward to sharing a unique educational experience with you. One we like to call pure learning power. When you choose us, we choose you. Together, we’ll discover where Butler's power will take you. Jackie Vietti, President TABLE OF CONTENTS Learning College of Choice ............................................................... 2-3 Enrollment & Academic Information .......................................... 181-193 Introduction (Learning College) .................................................................. 2 Learning Calendar ................................................................................... 181 Mission ...................................................................................................... 2 Enrollment Check List ............................................................................. 181 Our Vision .................................................................................................. 2 Enrolling on the Web ............................................................................... 182 Strategic Priorities ..................................................................................... 2 Academic Load ....................................................................................... 182 Timeless Institutional Values ...................................................................... 2 Enrollment Periods ................................................................................. 182 Butler’s Purposes ....................................................................................... 2 Enrollment and Fee Payments ................................................................. 182 College Principles ...................................................................................... 3 Student I.D. Card .................................................................................... 182 Butler’s Learning PACT ........................................................................... 3-6 Placement Testing .................................................................................. 182 Student Work (P.A.C.T.) ............................................................................. 3 Credit Sources ................................................................................. 183-186 Grades ....................................................................................................186 Learning Outcomes Assessment ................................................................ 3 Academic Renewal .................................................................................. 187 Degree & Graduation Requirements ................................................ 4-10 Student Honors ...................................................................................... 187 Associate in Arts (A.A.) ............................................................................... 5 Attendance Policy ................................................................................... 188 Associate in Science (A.S.) .......................................................................... 5 Drop and Withdrawal Policy .................................................................... 188 Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) .......................................................... 6 Academic Progress & Expectations .......................................................... 188 Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) .......................................................... 6 Expectation of Student Conduct ..............................................................189 Certificate Program .................................................................................... 7 Academic Integrity ..................................................................................189 Additional Degree Policy ............................................................................ 7 Student Grievance Procedures ................................................................1 90 General Education...................................................................................... 7 Probation, Suspension & Expulsion ........................................................ 190 Catalog Compliance ................................................................................... 8 Student Records .....................................................................................192 Articulation Agreements ....................................................................... 9-10 Tuition and Fees ..................................................................................... 193 Instructional Divisions ................................................................... 11-12 Expectation of Financial Responsibility .................................................... 193 Division of Advanced Technology Center ................................................... 11 Student Tuition and Fee Refund Policy .................................................... 193 Division of Behavioral Science, Math, Science and Physical Education ........ 11 Financial aid ............................................................................ 195-197 Division of Career and Technical Education ................................................ 11 Federal Sources of Aid ............................................................................ 195 Division of Humanities/Fine Arts ............................................................... 12 Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid Recipients ....................................196 Division of Learning Resources and Services ............................................. 12 Scholarships ........................................................................................... 197 Division of Nursing, Allied Health and Early Childhood Education .............. 12 Academic Achievement Center ........................................................ 199 Programs of Study .................................................................... 13-111 Learning Support Services ......................................................... 200-204 Course Descriptions ................................................................. 112-173 Student Activities and Organizations ................................................ 205 College Information ........................................................................ 174 Community Education .................................................................... 209 General Admissions ................................................................................ 175 Economic Development & Corporate Services .............................. 210-211 International Student Admissions ............................................................ 176 Business Performance Group ............................................................ 210 Nursing Program Selective Admissions ............................................. 177-180 Communication Directory .......................................................... 212-214 Transfer Student Admissions ...................................................................180 Administration, Faculty & Staff .................................................. 215-223 Index ...................................................................................... 224-226 IS HERE Pure Learning Power catalog 2011 - 2012 INTRODUCTION 1 2 LEARNING COLLEGE OF CHOICE INTRODUCTION BUTLER’S PURPOSES Butler has embarked on a journey, which places Learning at the heart of Butler is a publicly supported, comprehensive community college that our institution. This is the journey of the Learning College, an institution continually identifies and addresses the changing learning needs of the driven by quality and dedicated to engaging its students in learning individuals and communities it serves. The college enhances the social experiences, which expands their minds and spirit. and economic well-being of the region by offering: When students and stakeholders choose Butler, we choose them. We are • Associate degree programs/transfer curricula that prepare learners dedicated to their success. We are driven by the desire to bring out the for success in 4-year college/university settings. best in those we serve. When they succeed, so do we. We are a Learning • Associate degree programs, certificates and courses that prepare College. Learning is at the heart of what we do. learners for success in entering and progressing in the workforce. • Customized training, workshops, and seminars that meet the needs OUR