HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-21 COLLEGE CATALOG 2020-21 COLLEGE CATALOG Hudson County Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Hudson County Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action in the re- cruitment, admission, and retention of students and in the recruitment, employment, training, ten- ure, assignment, and separation of all faculty and staff. In accordance with existing New Jer- sey statutes and Federal law, no person at the College shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, class, sex, religion, creed, age, lifestyle, disability, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, or union membership. Equal access to employment opportunities and educational programs is extended to all qualified persons. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990, as amended in 2008) and applicable state law, Hudson County Community College is committed to pro- vide equal access to all individuals with disabilities. Questions regarding the equal opportunity policy and compliance statement may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, 70 Sip Avenue, Third Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306. A student’s registration is considered evidence of his/her willingness to comply with all published College policies and procedures. For an online version please go to www.hccc.edu/adcatalog. The Hudson County Community College Catalog is an information and reference guide on College policies, facilities, degree and certificate programs, course offerings, services and personnel. Information in this catalog is subject to change as a result of new or revised curricula, laws, policies or regulations. Since the statements contained in the catalog are for informational purposes only, it should not be considered the basis of a contract between the College and the student. Though the Col- lege Catalog is produced as a reference guide, each student is responsible for keeping apprised of current requirements for graduation for a particular degree or certificate program. www.hccc.edu/apply 1 HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-21 COLLEGE CATALOG Message from the President Dear HCCC Students, Welcome to Hudson County Community College! We are delighted that you have chosen to pursue your aca- demic and career dreams here at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). We know the world has changed, and we are adapting and preparing for what lies ahead. Readying you for the future is the foremost concern of all the members of our HCCC family – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Trustees. Whether your classes are held in our state-of-the-art classrooms or online, you will be learning from nationally acclaimed faculty – dedicated teachers and mentors who will guide, instruct, assist, and support you in every way possible. The HCCC award-winning tutors, academic support staff and peer leaders will assist you in succeeding in your studies. Our financial aid experts are known for helping 80% of our students obtain scholarships and other financial aid. And, thanks to the generosity of our HCCC Foun- dation Directors and other benefactors, our Hudson Helps program provides services, programs and resources to address everyday necessities beyond the classroom. We consider you, the students of Hudson County Community College, our inspira- tion and our community’s promise for tomorrow. We will help you to attain the college degree or certificate that will help ensure a brighter, more stable future for you and your families. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you. Sincerely, Christopher M. Reber President 2 www.hccc.edu/apply HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-21 COLLEGE CATALOG HCCC Board of Trustees William J. Netchert, Esq., Chair TABLE OF CONTENTS Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Vice Chair Communicating with the College .............................................................. 4 Karen A. Fahrenholz, Secretary/Treasurer Joseph V. Doria, Jr., Ed.D. About Hudson County Community College ............................................. 6 Adamarys Galvin Philosophy ................................................................................................. 7 Pamela E. Gardner Mission ...................................................................................................... 7 Roberta Kenny Accreditation ............................................................................................. 8 Jeanette Peña College Offerings .................................................................................... 10 Silvia Rodriguez Associate Degree and Certificate Programs ........................................... 10 Harold G. Stahl, Jr. Christopher M. Reber, Ph.D., College President Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development ….....… 13 Abderahim Salhi, Alumni Representative Center for Business and Industry ………….............................................. 13 High School Partnerships ………….......................................................... 14 County Executive and Board of Chosen Freeholders Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive Cultural Affairs ……………....................................................................... 14 Anthony P. Vainieri, Jr., Chairperson Getting into Hudson County Community College ……………................ 15 William O’Dea, Vice Chairperson Application Process ………………........................................................... 15 Anthony L. Romano, Chair Pro Temp Admissions Testing and Placement ……………....................................... 16 Albert J. Cifelli, Esq. Student Types and Definitions ……………............................................... 17 Fanny J. Cedeño Credit for Prior Learning Experiences ……………………......................... 18 Kenneth Kopacz Caridad Rodriguez Educational Opportunity Fund …………….............................................. 20 Joel Torres Course Registration ………………........................................................... 20 Jerry Walker Paying for College at HCCC ……………….............................................. 20 HCCC Foundation Board Tuition and Fees ………………................................................................. 21 Joseph Napolitano, Sr., Chair Payment Methods …………..................................................................... 22 Monica McCormack-Casey, Vice Chair Students Using Financial Aid ……………................................................. 24 Jeanne Cretella, Treasurer Students Not Using Financial Aid …........................................................ 26 Ronnie Sevilla, Secretary Scholarships ………………....................................................................... 26 Natalie Brathwaite, Officer-at-Large Academic Policies and Procedures …………………………...................... 27 Christopher M. Reber, Ph.D., College President Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti, J.D., Ed.D., Course Options …………......................................................................... 27 VP for External Affairs and Senior Counsel to the President Academic Foundations/Pre-College Coursework Ruddys Andrade in Math and English ……………............................................................ 28 Orlando Bru English as a Second Language (ESL) ……………..................................... 29 John M. Burns, Jr. Grading ……………….............................................................................. 30 Mauro Castano Anthony Catanio Academic Standing and Progress …………............................................. 31 Nicholas Cavaluzzi Academic Fresh Start …………................................................................ 32 Richard Di Marchi General Education Requirements …………............................................. 34 Richard Dwyer Graduation ………………......................................................................... 35 James Egan, Past Chair (‘14- ‘16) Commencement …………………............................................................ 35 Karen Fahrenholz Student Records Policy ………………...................................................... 35 Shannon Gallagher Steven A. Garibell Transcripts …………................................................................................. 36 Scott Harwood Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Processes ……………............................. 36 Joseph Hottendorf Academic Integrity Policy …………......................................................... 37 Maureen K. Hulings Resources and Services ………………..................................................... 37 Antonio Ibarria Abegail Douglas-Johnson (ADJ) Academic Support Philip Johnston, Past Chair (’10-’12) Joanne Kosakowsky, Trustee Emerita Services Department ………................................................................. 37 Seth Kramer Student Support Services ………............................................................. 38 Ellen Lalwani Other College Resources ………............................................................. 39 Steve Lipski Preparing for Life after HCCC ……………............................................... 41 Richard Mackiewicz, Jr., Past Chair (’18-’20) Transferring to Other Institutions ………….............................................. 41 Steven Mullen Dual Enrollment/Articulation Agreements ……….................................... 41 Joseph Napolitano, Jr. Maria Nieves Reverse Transfer Articulation Agreements ……………............................ 41 Kevin O’Connor Career Services ……........……………....................................................... 41 Mandy Otero, Past Chair (’16-’18) Degree