2015-2016 Catalog 1 2 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook Columbia State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by Columbia State Community College. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Director of Human Resources Pryor 108 1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia, TN 38401 Telephone 931.540.2521 The Columbia State Community College policy on nondiscrimination can be found at: http://www.columbiastate.edu/docs/default-source/policies-procedures/05-01-00-eeo-aa-discrimination-nepotism-(03-2015)-new- nondiscrim-notice.pdf?sfvrsn=0 CoSCC SC-07-01-2016 Volume XL 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 3 Information Directory Columbia State Community College 1665 Hampshire Pike • Columbia, TN 38401 931.540.2722 • www.columbiastate.edu Inclement Weather Line: 931.540.2515 TDD Relay Number (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-848-0298 Academic and Student Programs and Services .....Margaret Smith, Executive Vice President/Provost. 931.540.2520 Access and Diversity ..........................Christa Martin, Assistant to the President .............931.540.2644 Advancement and Foundation ...................Bethany Lay, Executive for Advancement.............931.540.2512 Alumni Relations .............................Molly Cochran, Development Officer................. 931.540.2554 Athletics ....................................Johnny Littrell, Director ........................... 931.540.2630 Bookstore ...................................Jean Zimmerman, Director ........................ 931.540.2593 Business Services ............................Elaine Curtis, Associate Vice President .............. 931.540.2530 Career Services ..............................Freda Leslie Pillow, Career Counselor ............... 931.540.2778 Clifton Campus...............................Sidonna Foust, Site Coordinator .................... 931.676.6966 Counseling and Student Support Services .........Phillip Owens, Director ........................... 931.540.2572 Communications..............................Amy Spears-Boyd, Director........................ 931.540.2516 Disability Services ............................Wynn Gooch, Coordinator......................... 931.540.2857 Economic and Workforce Development............LK Browning, Executive Director.................... 931.540.1121 Enrollment Services ...........................Jill Riley, Chief Enrollment Services Officer and ........931.540.2573 Director of Admissions Evening Services . ............................ 931.540.2862 Facility Services and Safety.....................Tim Hallmark, Director............................ 931.540.2620 Faculty, Curriculum and Programs................Joni Lenig, Associate Vice President ................ 931.540.2750 Financial Aid.................................Cherry Johnson, Director.......................... 931.540.8267 Financial and Administrative Affairs . Vacant, Vice President ........................... 931.540.2530 Grants......................................Brett Seybert, Development Officer.................. 931.540.2514 Health Sciences Division .......................Kae Fleming, Dean .............................. 931.540.2600 Human Resources / Affirmative Action.............Christie Miller, Director ........................... 931.540.2521 Humanities and Social Sciences Division and Learning Support Program ....................Victoria Gay, Dean...............................931 540.2780 Information Technology ........................Emily Siciensky, Associate Vice President ............931 540.2704 Institutional Effectiveness and Planning............Tammy Borren, Director...........................931 540.2697 Instructional Support, Distance Learning and University Services .......................Marilia Gerges, Director ....................... 931.540.2618 Instructional Technology Support Services .........Bob Trybalski, Coordinator ........................ 931.540.2869 Lawrence Campus ............................Matt McLean, Site Coordinator ..................... 931.766.1600 Lewisburg Campus............................Matt Lewis, Site Coordinator ....................... 931.359.0351 Library......................................Aaron Wimer, Director ............................ 931.540.2560 President’s Office .............................Janet F. Smith, President ......................... 931.540.2510 Records ....................................Sharon Joyce Bowen, Director ..................... 931.540.2581 Regional Services and Southern Campuses ........Ruth Ann Holt, Dean ............................. 931.540.2606 Science, Technology and Mathematics Division .....Dearl Lampley, Dean............................. 931.540.2710 Student Affairs ...............................Sean Fox, Vice President ......................... 931.540.2570 Teaching and Learning Center, Columbia ..........Anne Reeves, Tutor Coordinator.................... 931.540.1302 Testing Services, Columbia Campus ..............Patricia Harlan, Coordinator ....................... 931.540.2569 Testing Services, Williamson Campus .............Yolanda Ogilvie, Coordinator....................... 615.465.5719 Williamson Campus ...........................Shanna L. Jackson, Associate Vice President ......... 615.790.5926 Williamson Campus, Tutoring and Student Support Services ............................Gena Ryan, Coordinator . 615.790.5670 Williamson Campus, Student and Facility Services...Ralph Walker, Director............................ 615.790.4400 Directory assistance for other offices is available through the main switchboard at 931.540.2722. The Columbia State Community College Catalog and Student Handbook is published by the Academic and Student Programs and Services Office, in conjunction with Student Affairs and Communications. Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee’s first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the sixth largest higher education system in the nation. 4 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook Campus Locations Columbia Campus Lewisburg Campus 1665 Hampshire Pike 980 South Ellington Parkway Columbia, TN 38401 Lewisburg, TN 37091 931.540.2722 931.359.0351 Fax: 931.560.4118 Clifton Campus 795 Main Street Williamson Campus Clifton, TN 38425 1228 Liberty Pike 931. 676.6966 Franklin, TN 37067 Fax: 931.676.6941 615.790.4400 Fax: 615.790.4405 Lawrence Campus 1620 Springer Road Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931.766.1600 Fax: 931.766.1602 2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 5 Accrediting Agencies Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Fine Arts degree, Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Science in Teaching degree, and Technical Certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Columbia State Community College. Student Rights Related to Accreditation include: (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Columbia State Community College and not to the Commission's office. In addition, some of the college programs have specialized accreditation by the following agencies: Accounting, Business Administration, Radiologic Technology Business, Economics, Information Systems Technology Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accreditation Council for Business Schools 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 and Programs (ACBSP) Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182 11520 West 119th Street (312) 704-5300 Overland Park, Kansas 66213 www.jrcert.org (913) 339-9356 www.acbsp.org Respiratory Care Advanced Integrated Industrial Technology Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) The Association of Technology, Management, and 1248 Harwood Road Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 275 North York Street, Suite 401 (817) 283-2835 Elmhurst, IL 60126-2752 www.coarc.com (630) 433-4514 www.atmae.org Veterinary Technology Emergency Medical Technology American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs Activities (CVTEA) for the EMS Professions 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100 8301 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 111-312 Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4360 Rowlett, Texas 75088 (847) 925-8070 (817) 283-9403 Fax: (847) 925-1329 www.caahep.org www.avma.org Nursing Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)