The School of Choice ... the Choice of a Lifetime 1999-2000 School Catalog 81 1999 - 2000 CATALOG Dr. Sammie W. Cosper Interim Chancellor Baton Rouge Community College 1 GOVERNANCE Louisiana Board of Regents Officers HON. MARY ELLA SANDERS, Chair.................................................................................................Metairie HON. RICHARD E. DAQUIN, Vice Chair........................................................................................Lafayette HON. WILLIAM T. ROBERTS, JR., Secretary ....................................................... Shreveport Members HON. SCOTT BRAME ......................................................................................................................... Alexandria HON. HAROLD CALLAIS .............................................................................................. LaRose HON. MICHAEL DEES ............................................................................................. Lake Charles HON. REGGIE DUPRE ............................................................................................. Lafayette HON. JOHN D. GEORGES ................................................................................... New Orleans HON. FRANCES T. HENRY..................................................................................... Baton Rouge HON. MELVIN RAMBIN .......................................................................................... Monroe HON. VIRGIL ROBINSON, JR. .......................................................................... New Orleans HON. NORBERT A. SIMMONS ......................................................................... New Orleans HON. PAT A. STRONG .................................................................................................... Franklin HON. ROLAND TOUPS .......................................................................................... Baton Rouge HON. RYAN GATTI, Student Representative ...................................................................................... Baton Rouge ************ DR. E. JOSEPH SAVOIE ....................................................... Commissioner of Higher Education Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors Officers HON. E. EDWARDS BARHAM, Chair .................................................................................................. Oak Ridge Members HON. CHARLES J. ALEXANDER ................................................................................. Metairie HON. LEONARD C. BARNES ......................................................................................................... Shreveport HON. GIBSON C. CHIGBU................................................................................... New Orleans HON. DIANNE M. CHRISTOPHER .......................................................................... NewRoads HON. PHIL C. GREESON................................................................................................ Geismar HON. AVA DEJOIE GUIDRY ............................................................................................................ New Orleans HON. KATHY SELLARS JOHNSON.................................................................... Alexandria HON. ANN H. KNAPP................................................................................................ Lake Charles HON. J. KEVIN MCCOTTER ................................................................................ Shreveport HON. BRETT MELLINGTON .................................................................................. Lafayette HON. GREG J. RISHER .................................................................................................... Houma HON. F. MIKE STONE ....................................................................................................................... New Orleans HON. NICHOLAS P. TRIST, JR. ................................................................................... Chalmette ************ DR. WAYNE BROWN............................................................................................. President 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME FROM THE CHANCELLOR ....................................................................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR............................................................................................................7 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................. 9 SCHEDULE OF FEES .............................................................................................................14 FINANCIAL AID .........................................................................................................................15 ACADEMIC POLICIES .............................................................................................................20 STUDENT SERVICES..............................................................................................................27 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................31 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ..........................................................................................................33 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES .................................................................................................42 FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY ........................................................................................54 BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION.........................................................57 STUDENT HANDBOOK ...........................................................................................................58 REGULATIONS GOVERNING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ....................................................62 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................63 INDEX ......................................................................................................................................78 3 WELCOME FROM THE CHANCELLOR August 20, 1998 marked the beginning of a cational goals whether they are initiating goals, new era for educational excellence and opportuni- changing goals and careers, or updating and en- ties for the citizens of Baton Rouge and the metro- hancing current skills. We understand and endorse politan area. Baton Rouge Community College is a the precept that learning is forever. Therefore, stu- state authorized and supported institution of higher dents of all ages, backgrounds and skills levels are education with programs and courses sanctioned welcome to BRCC. by the Louisiana Board of Regents. BRCC is a com- prehensive community college offering associate Our programs, services, technology, and degrees and certificate programs to meet the needs facilities are among the best available in higher edu- of students. Articulation and cross enrollment cation. We have a full service library that is on-line agreements exist with Louisiana State University, with the LOUIS state-wide library system. Our aca- Southern University and Southeastern Louisiana demic learning center, which is convenient and com- University to provide for the transfer of our students fortable to use, provides the use of computer-based into the four-year degree programs of the foregoing instruction and tutoring services. Tutors are avail- institutions. able to provide assistance in English, grammar, mechanics and composition, fundamental math, al- We aspire to educate and train our students gebra, biology, social studies, fine arts, French and successfully in diverse program areas of occupa- Spanish. In addition, the College also offers an open tional-technical education, transfer to senior institu- computer lab that allows students to work indepen- tions, compensatory educational and lifelong learn- dently on their computer skills and class projects. ing skills, adult continuing education, workforce train- ing and community services. We make every rea- BRCC is an exciting place to dream, learn, sonable effort to respond quickly to local or regional grow, and achieve. We challenge you to join the educational needs by developing academic Baton Rouge Community College family as we en- courses, curricula or short courses, and facilitating ter the new millennium with great anticipation! their delivery at the point of need. Sammie W. Cosper BRCC boasts a competent faculty and staff Interim Chancellor that is highly credentialed and experienced. They are dedicated to helping students achieve their edu- 4 GENERAL INFORMATION HISTORICAL OVERVIEW have been: Mr. John Williams(LSU); Dr. Andrea G. Jefferson(SU); and Mrs. Laura Leach(LSU). Higher education in Louisiana has long been in need of a comprehensive community college system and/or at On January 12, 1999, Governor M. J. Mike Foster, least the development of a community college in the Jr., made appointments to the Louisiana Community and Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. For at least ten Technical College System Board of Supervisors. This new years during the last two decades, discussions about the system, LCTCS, is the first Board of Supervisors for the development of a community college have been under way. community and technical colleges in the state. The board These discussions reached fruition