Welcome to Triton Nation! Your Iowa Central team specially designed this handbook for you to use as a resource for a great experience here at Iowa Central! Here’s what you will find inside: • Activities • Calendar • Events • Phone numbers • Policy and Procedures • Study Tips We hope this handbook helps you navigate your way and encourages you to get involved in the many exciting opportunities offered here! While we are planning for the best possible outcomes as we deal with COVID-19, we acknowledge that not all plans may go the way we intended. We are prepared to adjust and find new solutions should the situation with COVID-19 impact activities and events we have planned. We will always keep you updated with changes on the Iowa Central website found at www.iowacentral.edu. You made an excellent choice to study at Iowa Central and we are glad you are a part of Triton Nation! We will strive to fulfill our mission of providing you with a first-class experience in and out of the classroom. The entire Iowa Central team is dedicated to continually improve our services and educational environment. I invite you to share with me or any of my teammates, your feedback. I look forward to seeing you on campus! Tom Beneke Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Development Using Your Student Handbook The Student Handbook is designed as a reference book or resource to be consulted and used as needed. Like any other learning tool (dictionary, thesaurus, the Yellow Pages), some students will use it frequently; others rarely. It is not meant to be read from cover to cover by everyone; rather, it is designed to have readily available information students might require at any time on the policies, procedures, services and activities at Iowa Central. Successful students use a variety of tools to enhance their performance. They know where to look for information to make decisions. They learn what the College expects of them and what they can expect of the College. The Student Handbook is instrumental in allowing students to find the answers to their questions and to take charge of their education. We suggest you skim through the Table of Contents to become familiar with the topics. When you have a specific question, you’ll know where to start. The second half of the handbook consists of a daily calendar that you may find helpful to keep track of appointments, assignments and other important dates. We hope you find this resource to be helpful. If you are unable to find the information you need, remember that Iowa Central faculty and staff are another valuable resource ready to help—ask someone! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll help you find it. The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form without getting prior written permission of the publisher. © 2021. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. This product is printed in Korea 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 043411_5176 1 Board Of Directors Mark Crimmins...................................................................................................................... President Tom Chelesvig Douglas McDermott Darrell Determann Bennett O’Connor Larry Hecht Connie Smith Deborah Loerch Brandon Wessels Administration Dr. Jesse Ulrich............................................................................................................................ President Tom Beneke................. Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Development Jim Kersten.....................................Vice President, Development and Government Relations Angie Martin .................................................................Vice President of Finance and Operations Dr. Stacy Mentzer...................................................................................... Vice President, Instruction Mary Ludwig ..................................................Executive Director, Development and Alumni Affairs Mission Statement Iowa Central Community College provides quality educational opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Vision Statement For all we serve, Iowa Central Community College strives to be the premier learning community and college of choice, preparing the best citizens and workers for our region and beyond. We will aspire to: - Contribute effectively to the economic, social, and cultural opportunities of our region. - Work proactivelywith businesses, civic organizations, high schools and other academic institutions to improve collaboration, develop educational and career opportunities, expand Iowa Central’s visibility, and target public and private investment into Iowa Central. - Monitor progress against our priorities, commitments, and aims, using relevant performance indicators, benchmarks, and targets. Through this assessment, we will maintain focus on our planning process to ensure we continue to meet academic and institutional needs. - Plan and budget annually to provide the framework for making the strategic plan operational. It is the policy of the Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Stacy Ihrig, Human Resources, 515-574-1138, ihrig@ iowacentral.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: [email protected] 2 Important Contact Numbers All extensions may be reached by calling 515-576-7201 and entering the four-digit extension (Fort Dodge) or 1-800-362-2793. Academic Assistance/Academic Resource Center...........................................................Ext. 1045 Academic Resource Center.........................................................................................................Ext. 1155 Accommodations/Academic Resource Center .................................................................Ext. 1045 Admissions.................................................................................................................................... Ext. 1008 Bookstore.........................................................................................................................................Ext. 1081 Bookstore (Online) .......................................................................................................................Ext. 1082 Campus Security................................................................................................................. 515-574-1000 Career Services .............................................................................................................................. Ext. 1075 Centers Fort Dodge ..............................................................................................Direct Line - 515-576-7201 Storm Lake (Direct - 712-732-2991)...........................................................Ext. 2809, 2812, 2813 Webster City (Direct - 515-832-1632)......................................................Ext. 2823, 2824, 2825 Dental Hygiene Clinic...................................................................................515-574-1327 or Ext. 1327 Distance Learning.........................................................................................................................Ext. 1098 Financial Aid Office........................................................................ Ext. 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035 GED.................................................................................................................................................. Ext. 1040 Help Desk - Technology .................................................................................................................Ext. 1111 Library/Academic Resource Center.........................................................................................Ext. 1155 Mental Health Counseling Services......................................................................................... Ext. 1051 Non-Credit Course Information ...............................................................................................Ext. 1292 North Central Career Academy........................................................................................515-574-1974 Residence Life (Housing) ...........................................................................................................Ext. 1086 School Nurse........................................................................................................................Ext. 1047, 1077 Student Accounts/Billing ......................................................................................................... Ext. 1060 Student Records ...........................................................................................................................Ext. 1025 Student Support Services (TRIO)............................................................................................. Ext. 1164 Testing/Academic Resource Center.......................................................................................Ext.