2012-14 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK Alpena Community College Discover the value of an ACC education. Introduction i 2012-14 Catalog Catalog Volume 56 — March 2013 This catalog is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered a binding contract between Alpena Community College and individual students. Information in this catalog was accurate as of March 2013 and is subject to change without notice. This publication — which details policies, procedures, rights, responsibilities, programs and course descriptions — is intended to be used along with WebAdvisor and the schedule that is published each semester to provide current information on registration and course offerings. Nondescrimination Statement Alpena Community College policies and practices for admission, employment and activities comply with requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990; ACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information contact the Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II coordinator: Carolyn Daoust, VLH 102, (989) 358-7211. Alpena Campus Huron Shores Campus 665 Johnson Street 5800 Skeel Avenue Alpena, Michigan 49707-1495 Oscoda, Michigan 48750-1587 Telephone: (989) 356-9021 Telephone: (989) 739-1445 Call toll free in Michigan: 1-888-468-6222 ACC Website: www.alpenacc.edu Board of Trustees Alpena Community College is a public institution that operates under the supervision of a locally-elected Board of Trustees. The seven members of the board serve six-year terms. Current members are: John Briggs, Chairperson Marc Ferguson Thomas Townsend, Vice Chairperson Lisa Hilberg Joseph Gentry II, Treasurer Florence Stibitz Teresa Duncan ii Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message from the President ............................................................................1 Institutional Profi le ...........................................................................................2 Accreditations and Affi liations ...........................................................................3 College Mission and Goals ................................................................................4 College History .................................................................................................5 Campus Maps ...................................................................................................7 Alpena Campus Buildings .................................................................................9 Admissions ......................................................................................................14 Costs ...............................................................................................................26 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................30 Scholarships ....................................................................................................34 Veterans Educational Benefi ts ..........................................................................35 Academic Information .....................................................................................39 Community Services .......................................................................................52 Degrees and Requirements ..............................................................................56 Programs of Study ...........................................................................................61 Cooperative Programs ...................................................................................134 Madeline Briggs University Center Programs ................................................146 Course Descriptions .....................................................................................149 Personnel List ................................................................................................217 Index .............................................................................................................272 Student Handbook Services Directory..........................................................................................228 Academic Calendar .......................................................................................230 Planning for Success ......................................................................................231 Services for Students ......................................................................................233 Campus Life ..................................................................................................236 Student Activities ..........................................................................................239 Parking Regulations .......................................................................................242 Policies and Procedures ..................................................................................244 Student Judiciary Bylaws ...............................................................................264 College Profi le 1 A Message from the President Welcome to Alpena Community College, where you can discover the value of higher education and training within your own community. Whether you are • still in high school or just out of high school • uncertain about what to study • planning to transfer credits to a bachelor’s degree program at a university • ready to train for the next step in a fl ourishing career • retired and itching to try a new career • laid off or tired of working dead-end jobs and seeking a real career • in search of custom training for your employees • eager to return to school after raising children • simply curious about new fi elds of knowledge • ready for non-credit leisure and personal interest classes you will fi nd a positive environment for learning at ACC. Our faculty and staff bring energy, qualifi cations, can-do attitude, experience, and inventiveness to the project of your success, whatever your educational goal. Former students continuing elsewhere often tell us that the best instruction they ever received was at ACC. Governor Snyder recently commended community colleges for restraining costs, and tuition/fee expenses at ACC are only about one-third of those at public universities. In addition, multiple forms of fi nancial aid are accessible with the help of our friendly and capable staff. Many new scholarships have been funded through the ACC Foundation. ACC’s value really shines when a person realizes the long-range benefi ts of higher education. Lifetime earnings for associate degree holders average $500,000 more than those of high school graduates; for holders of bachelor’s degrees, the average is $1 million more. College-educated people are more likely to remain employed, less likely to need public assistance, more likely to remain fi t and healthy, less likely to abuse alcohol and other substances, and less likely to commit crimes than people trying to make it through life without college. Supported by these components of the value proposition, we stand on solid ground when we say: “Discover the value of an ACC education.” Sincerely, Olin Joynton President 2 Introduction Institutional Profi le FUNDING: Property taxes (18%), state appropriations (35%), tuition and fees (45%), and other sources (2%) for the 2012-13 year. ENROLLMENT: 2,626 unduplicated credit and 66 non-credit students during the 2011-12 year. GRADUATES: 375 for 2011-12. COST: For 2012-13 the average full-time (30 credit hours) cost for a resident of the College’s district for tuition and fees was $3,720 plus an estimated $5,400 for books and living expenses for a total of $9,120. ACTIVITIES: As a member of the Eastern Michigan Community College Athletic Association, the Lumberjacks participate in both men’s and women’s sports. The student body is actively involved in intramural sports, government, and honor societies. CAMPUS: Alpena Community College operates two major campuses plus outreach activities in various area public schools. The main campus in Alpena, Michigan, has seven principal buildings. The Huron Shores Campus is located at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. LAND: Approximately 690 acres. BUILDING AREA: Approximately 369,121 square feet. ASSETS: $15,728,725 (physical properties ending balance as of June 30, 2012) STAFF: Full-Time* Part-Time* Faculty 55 94 Administration 22 2 ESP I Clerical 15 4 ESP II Technician 12 21 Custodial/Maintenance 9 2 Others 0 0 Total Employees 114 123 *As of November 1, 2012 College Profi le 3 Accreditations and Affi liations (Accreditation documents can be examined upon request in the ACC Library.) Alpena Community College is accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 Phone: 1-800-621-7440 Michigan Commission on College Accreditation The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs has accredited the following Alpena Community College associate in applied science degree programs: Accounting, Business Information Systems (including the Administrative Assistant, Medical Information Specialist, Offi ce Information Technology Specialist, and Offi ce Manager programs), Business Management, and Network Administration.