State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota 2016 - 17 Catalog State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 1 Catalog Contents Accreditation, Nondiscrimination, Public Law 93-380, Addresses Welcome Board of Trustees Academic Calendar General Information State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota State College of Florida Foundation Inc. Center for Corporate and Community Development Admissions and Registration Admissions Policies and Procedures Residency Requirements Registration Cost and Fee Information Fee Assessment for Third Attempt Additional Fees State Employee Fee Waiver Classroom Teacher Tuition Waiver Noncredit Course Fees Through the Center for Corporate and Community Development Library, Parking and Other Fiscal Obligations Special Programs Personal Expenses Method of Fee Payment Payment and Financial Obligations Refund Policy Higher One Card Student Financial Aid Financial Aid Application Procedure Financial Aid Eligibility Criteria Disbursement of Aid Financial Aid Terminology Types of Financial Aid Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Veterans' Information Educational Records Policies and Procedures Educational Definitions Grading System Withdrawal Policies Academic Standing Academic Record Changes/Requests Excess Hours Graduation Requirements and Procedures Honors Convocation Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notification of Social Security Number College and Usage Solomon Amendment State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 2 Student Services and Campus Life Advisement Assessment/Testing Center Career Resource Center Disability Resource Center Educational Records Health Services Lost and Found Neel Performing Arts Center Public Safety and Security The SCF Store Student Government Student Organizations Student Code of Conduct Academic Support and Opportunities Academic Resource Center Library Services College Readiness and Developmental Education Alternative Certification Program Nontraditional Learning Methods Special Scheduling Middle and High School Programs and Opportunities Technical College Articulation Opportunities Programs of Study Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degrees Certificates and Advanced Technical Certificates Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science Degrees Course Descriptions Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System Course Prefix Guide by Department Code Key to Course Descriptions Course Listing State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 3 Accreditation and Governance State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. SCF is governed by the Florida Legislature and by the SCF District Board of Trustees. Fees are subject to change without prior notice whenever conditions make it necessary. Statement of Nondiscrimination State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information and sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services or activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5323, PO Box 1849, Bradenton, FL 34206. For more information SCF Equity Poster. Equity Officer, ADA Coordinator and Manager of Employment: Erika Perdue State College of Florida 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 941-752-5323 Title IX Deputy Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Gloria M. Tracy State College of Florida 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 941-752-5506 Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Donald R. Bowman State College of Florida 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 941-752-5301 This publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats. Requests should be made to the disability resource center coordinator, SCF, P.O. Box 1849, Bradenton, FL, 34206, or call 941-752-5000, SCF Bradenton, or 941-408-1300, SCF Venice, at least two weeks prior to the time the publication is needed. Disabled individuals requiring accommodations, modifications or encountering physical barriers in the limited number of older inaccessible facilities should contact the Disability Resource Center Coordinator Patricia Lakey at 941-752-5295 or 941-408-1300, ext. 65295, for information, assistance or services. Provision of certain auxiliary aids and services to College events or activities require a specific request at least two business days prior to the function. Catalog Accuracy Disclaimer SCF has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this Catalog. This Catalog represents the current curriculum, educational plans and requirements which may be altered to carry out the purposes and objectives of SCF. The Catalog is not a contract and may be changed as necessary by statute, rule or College requirement. Updated information is available on the College's website, scf.edu. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 4 Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act In accordance with Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), strict confidentiality will be observed regarding student information, even though the nature of an educational institution requires that records must be kept. The act provides that the College may retain the right to release directory information which is defined as the student name, degree of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, terms of attendance, and degrees and awards received. In the absence of written notice by a student to withhold any or all information included in the definition of "Directory Information," the College reserves the right to release any of this information it may consider desirable. Directory disclosure release forms are available in the educational records office at SCF Bradenton and SCF Venice. Acknowledgments and Appreciation Designated officials in College administrative divisions are responsible for authoring and approving the content of major Catalog sections as follows: Academic Affairs: Bachelor's degrees, A.A. degree and prerequisites, A.S. programs, certificate programs and course descriptions; academic support; and Center for Corporate and Community Development. Student Affairs: Educational records, admissions and enrollment policies, student services, student code of conduct and academic calendar. Finance and Administrative Services: Cost and fee information and financial aid. Communications and Marketing: Preface information, including accreditation and legal statements; greetings, board of trustees, College history, mission and goals; general information and general overview. The State College of Florida Foundation Inc.: College Foundation. Contact Us Mailing Address: Web address: scf.edu P.O. Box 1849 Bradenton, FL 34206 SCF Bradenton SCF Lakewood Ranch SCF Venice SCF Online 941-752-5000 941-363-7000 941-408-1300 941-752-5237 5840 26th St. W. 7131 Professional Pkwy. E. 8000 S. Tamiami Tr. scf.edu/OnlineLearning Bradenton, FL 34207 Sarasota, FL 34240 Venice, FL 34293 State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 5 Welcome Welcome to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. This is an exciting time to be a part of our College community as we provide high-quality offerings to meet the needs of our students. Wherever it is you plan to go in life, you can get there from here. SCF is a student-centered College committed to equipping students with the confidence and know-how to meet the workplace challenges of the 21st century. With a continuum of successful academic and career pathways, SCF remains committed to providing top-quality associate degrees, workforce degrees and certificate programs at a low cost. Our outstanding faculty and staff are dedicated to helping SCF students succeed, and we offer our best wishes on your educational journey. Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld President State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 6 Board of Trustees Edward A. Bailey Marlen "Rick" Hager Peter Logan Lori A. Moran Eric Robinson Dr. Craig A. Trigueiro Bob Wyatt State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 2016-17 Catalog Page 7 Academic Calendar Instructional Calendar Fall 2016 Aug. 18 Faculty return. Aug. 18-19 Faculty planning. Aug. 22 Fall classes begin. Sept. 5 Labor Day holiday. (no classes) Nov. 11 Veterans Day holiday. (no classes) Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving. (no classes) Dec. 9 Fall classes end. Dec. 12-15 Final examinations for Fall. Dec. 16 Final grades due at 2 p.m. for all Fall classes. Dec. 16 Winter Graduation. Dec. 19- Jan 4 Winter holiday break. Spring 2017 Jan. 5 Faculty return. Jan. 5-6 Faculty planning. Jan. 9 Spring classes begin. Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. (no classes) March 6-10 Spring Break. (no classes) April 28 Spring classes end. May 1-4 Final examinations for Spring. May 5 Final grades due for all Spring classes. May 5 Spring Graduation. Summer 2017 May 15 Faculty return. May 15 Summer classes begin. May 29 Memorial Day. (no classes) July 4 Independence Day. (no classes) Aug. 3 Summer classes end. Aug 7-8 Final examinations for Summer.