Catalog Corrections Page 7 Marilyn Prentice/Title IX Coordinator: 847-214-7992; [email protected] Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, Violence, and Retaliation Policy and Procedure Trevell Eddins, Ed.D/Director of Admissions and Recruitment: 847-217-7391; [email protected] Administrative Procedure 3.403 Campus Safety: 847-214-7777 Title IX and Campus SaVE Act Rights: For Additional Services: Title IX and Campus SaVE Act are federal laws designed to protect college students, while on campus grounds, from The College has onsite wellness professionals who respect domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, confidentiality and are not required to report your assault and sex discrimination (gender-based violence between any unlike most faculty and staff under Title IX policy. The of the following groups: men, women, transgender people, wellness professionals will provide free and confidential and gender non-conforming persons). counseling services and referrals to help you determine what is best to do for your self-care and healing. The Examples of Sexual Harassment (including, but not limited College’s wellness professionals may be contacted at: to): Angela Ogburn/Wellness Professional: 847-214-7418; • Unwelcomed sexual • Domestic violence [email protected] advances • Dating violence Vincent Cascio/Wellness Professional: 847-214-6963; • Repeated date requests • Sexual misconduct [email protected] • Sexual gestures • Sexual assault/sexual • Explicit sexual cartoons violence or images • Stalking • Discussions about sexual activity/ Continued next page orientation What is Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence? Sexual assault/sexual violence is defined as a particular type of sexual harassment that includes physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim’s use of drugs or alcohol or for any other reason. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to inappropriate touching, sexual intercourse of any kind without consent, rape, and attempted rape. What is Stalking? Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his, or others’ safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress. All court ordered “Stalking/No Contact Orders” should be placed on file with Campus Safety. How to File a Complaint: By filing a Title IX complaint, you have the right to ask for an internal investigation and reasonable academic accommodations. Any inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, the Campus SaVE Act, or the College’s Anti- Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy should be directed to: Catalog Corrections Page 42 Associate of Applied Science in Communication Design- Internet Design, 3rd Semester: CDN 220 Typography should be CDN 220 Web Graphics. Page 59 Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Early Childhood Education Option, Early Childhood Education Electives – HUS 253 should be HSG 253. Page 60 Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Family Violence Counseling Option, 2nd semester FMV 151 Family Violence Regulations should be FMV 151 Rules and Regulations. Page 60 Vocational Specialist in Family Violence Counseling, FMV 151 Family Violence Regulations should be FMV 151 Rules and Regulations. Page 61 Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Human Services Generalist Option: – 1st semester HUS 210 should be HSG 210. – 4th semester course HUS 205 has been deleted. New Total: 12. – New Program Total: 60. Page 91 The listed information under Eligibility should read: • Not Available – No one is eligible (proficiency credit is not acceptable for the course). • 2 – Some are eligible depending on qualifications. • 3 – All are eligible to sit for the exam. Page 149 FMV 151 Family Violence Regulations should be FMV 151 Rules and Regulations Page 172 MTH 112 In the Prerequisite should include: Reading: (1) grade of C or better in RDG 091; or (2) an ACT Reading score of 18 or above or an appropriate placement score. 2015 –2016 Catalog ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ECC is a two‑year, Class I community college serving the residents of Community College District 509 in Kane, DuPage, Cook, DeKalb, and McHenry counties. Administrative offices of the college are located at the campus in southwest Elgin, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin IL 60123‑7193; phone 847‑697‑1000. For college admissions, phone 847‑214‑7385; 847‑214‑7392 (TDD); by email at [email protected]; or visit the website at elgin.edu. Accreditation & Recognition Accredited — The Higher Learning Commission Member — North Central Association ncahigherlearningcommission.org The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago IL 60602‑2504 Phone: 800‑621‑7440 / 312‑263‑0456 Fax: 312‑263‑7462 Illinois Board of Higher Education Illinois Community College Board College Catalog 2015/2016 — Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About ECC Degree Programs & Course Descriptions Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals . 2 Certificates Glossary of Terms . 90 Academic Calendar . 3 General Education Outcomes . 17 Explanation of Course Description . 91 Locations and Map . 4 Educational Planning . 18 Course Descriptions . 92 Board of Trustees . 5 Academic Programs Summary . 19 Adult Education Course Descriptions . 207 Division Contact Information . 23 College Policies and University Transfer . 24 College Employees Procedures Transfer Degrees, 24 Full‑time Administrators, Faculty, College Policies and Procedures . 7 Transfer Process, 24 Support Staff, District 509 Professors Transfer Guarantee, 24 Equal Opportunity and Emeriti, and Chief Executive Affirmative Action Statement, 7 Illinois Articulation Initiative, 25 Officers, 217 Catalog Guidelines and Choice MyCredtisTransfer, 25 of Catalog, 7 Center for Advanced Studies, 25 INDEX ...........................228 Rights and Privacy Act, 7 Transfer Degrees and Requirements, 26 Evaluation of Credits Earned Career and Technical Education . 32 at Other Institutions, 7 Career and Technical Education, 3 2 Academic Residency, 8 Vocational Skills Guarantee, 32 Student Grades . 9 Notice of Disclaimer Career & Technical Degrees and College Policies and Regulations . 10 This catalog is provided for informational Certificates, 33 purposes only and does not constitute a Administrative Procedures, 10 Joint Agreements and contract. The college reserves the right to change, modify, or alter, without notice, Enrollment Procedures, 10 Chargebacks, 35 all fees, tuition, expenses, and costs of any Financial Aid, Tuition, and Fees, 11 Career and Technical Degrees/ kind and further reserves the right to add Certificates and Requirements, 37 or delete, without notice, any course or program offering, service, or information ECC Services in this catalog. It is the responsibility of any student or employee to become familiar Locations & Contact with any changes in the catalog. Information . 13 2015 – 2016 • ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | iii President’s Message Welcome to Elgin Community College. I am pleased you have selected ECC as your higher education destination. Whether you are here to earn a certificate or degree, to transfer to a four‑year institution, or to gain skills for entering the workforce, ECC is the right choice for your bright future. At ECC, students and faculty, alumni and local employers, and the District 509 community work together to achieve our mission to improve people’s lives through learning. We know we are better together and because of this our students achieve in the classroom, our athletes excel on the field of play, and our graduates make meaningful contributions to local businesses. The results of these partnerships fuel ECC’s quest to offer innovative, affordable, and quality educational opportunities for you — today, tomorrow, and in the future. You have chosen an exciting time to attend ECC. Our faculty members are developing new academic offerings in emerging fields while strengthening our core transfer and career and technical programs, and our robust first‑year experience program ensures that you are equipped with the tools you need to successfully complete your goals. Best wishes for an excellent year! David Sam, PhD, JD, LLM President iv | ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE • 2015 – 2016 About ECC About ECC — Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Mission Statement Institutional Goals To improve people’s lives through learning. Goal 1 Foster a learning‑centered environment. Vision Statement We pursue our mission by focusing all our efforts on making Goal 2 Elgin Community College one of the best centers of learning in Promote student goal completion. the United States. In recognition of our role as a comprehensive community college, we will strive to create high‑quality learning Goal 3 opportunities that respond to the needs of the residents of Promote a climate of collaboration, equity, and inclusion among all our district. college constituencies. Goal 4 Shared Values Promote greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in college Excellence — All college functions and services must strive for processes and systems. the highest level of excellence to successfully achieve our mission. Learning activities must be of the highest quality to help students Goal 5 achieve their goals. Strengthen educational and workforce partnerships to create a more responsive and sustainable community. Freedom of Inquiry — We believe a learning community is most engaging and viable when a spirit of free inquiry exists, allowing Goal 6 everyone the freedoms