2019 –2020 WCCC Degree and Certificate Programs Associate in Arts Associate in Science Communications Addictions Counseling Computer Information Science Biology Elementary & Secondary Education Business Administration English Chemistry Fine Arts Criminal Justice History Environmental Science Liberal Arts General Science Pre-Law Graphic Design Social Science Nurse Education Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Fine Arts (partnership program with Rutgers) Creative Writing Psychosocial Rehabilitation (partnership program with Rutgers) Associate in Applied Science Accounting Management Certificate Programs Addictions Counseling Addictions Counseling Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Business Management Business Management Computer Information Services Communications Fire Science Computer Information Systems Medical Assisting Corrections Physical Therapy Assistant Drone Pilot (partnership program with Drone Repair and Maintenance Union County College) Law Enforcement Small Business Management Small Business Management Technical Studies Technical Studies- VIPER Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone Technology) 2019–2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK Property of: ____________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________ The information in this book was supplied and approved by the college. Information and published event dates are subject to change. © Global Datebooks. Printed in China. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced. 144 Turnpike Rd, Suite 250 • Southborough, MA 01772 • (800) 610-1089 www.globaldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 Letter from the President Dear Student: Welcome to Warren County Community College. WCCC is a vibrant, caring institution dedicated to your personal goals and success. WCCC enjoys an excellent reputation for quality programs, personalized service, and a commitment to the community it serves. We are pleased that you have chosen WCCC to meet your higher education goals. This Handbook is designed as one of the references that you may use to learn more about College services and student-related policies. While this Handbook is extensive, it is not exhaustive. You are encouraged to contact the appropriate College officials for further assistance or visit the College’s website at www.warren.edu. Office locations and phone numbers are found throughout the Handbook. Our dedicated faculty and staff pride themselves on a personal commitment to student success, so please never hesitate to ask one of us, including the president, for assistance! Therefore, I invite you to contact me personally or to stop by my office if I can be of any assistance in your pursuit of your academic goals at WCCC! Sincerely, Dr. Will 2 Letter from the President Table of Contents 2019-2020 Academic Calendar ......................................................... 6 Dear Student: Directory .......................................................................................... 7 Welcome to Warren County Community College. WCCC is a vibrant, Academic Advising ............................................................................ 9 caring institution dedicated to your personal goals and success. WCCC enjoys an excellent reputation for quality programs, Academic Affairs ............................................................................... 9 personalized service, and a commitment to the community it serves. Accreditation .................................................................................... 9 We are pleased that you have chosen WCCC to meet your higher Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy ................................................. 9 education goals. Alumni Association ......................................................................... 10 This Handbook is designed as one of the references that you may use Anti-Harassment Policy ................................................................... 11 to learn more about College services and student-related policies. Bookstore ....................................................................................... 15 While this Handbook is extensive, it is not exhaustive. You are encouraged to contact the appropriate College officials for further Cafe ................................................................................................ 15 assistance or visit the College’s website at www.warren.edu. Office Campus Security Act and Right to Know locations and phone numbers are found throughout the Handbook. Our dedicated faculty and staff pride themselves on a personal Regulations/Crime Awareness ........................................................ 16 commitment to student success, so please never hesitate to ask one Campus Sexual Assault/Victim’s Bill of Rights ................................ 16 of us, including the president, for assistance! NJ Victim’s Bill of Rights…………………………………………………….16 Therefore, I invite you to contact me personally or to stop by my Violence Against Women Act of 2013………………………………18 office if I can be of any assistance in your pursuit of your academic Career Development Services ......................................................... 22 goals at WCCC! Change of Address/Name ............................................................... 23 Change of Major ............................................................................. 23 Sincerely, Clubs and Organizations ................................................................. 23 Dr. Will Complaint Procedure ...................................................................... 23 Copyright Policy .............................................................................. 24 Disability Services ........................................................................... 25 Distance Learning ........................................................................... 26 Domestic Violence .......................................................................... 27 Dropping/Adding Courses ............................................................... 29 3 Emergencies ................................................................................... 29 Transfer Planning ............................................................................ 53 Emergency Notification System ...................................................... 29 Weapons Policy .............................................................................. 52 FERPA ............................................................................................. 29 Weather Cancellations .................................................................... 54 Financial Aid ................................................................................... 30 WCCC Website ................................................................................ 55 Grading System............................................................................... 34 Withdrawing From Courses............................................................. 55 Graduation ..................................................................................... 34 Glossary of Useful Terms ................................................................ 56 ID Cards .......................................................................................... 34 Immunization Requirements ........................................................... 35 Incomplete Grades ......................................................................... 35 Instructional Support Center ........................................................... 35 Intimidation & Bullying Policy ......................................................... 35 Library ............................................................................................ 36 Lost and Found ............................................................................... 36 Missing Person Policy...................................................................... 37 MY WARREN ................................................................................... 37 Parking Permits............................................................................... 37 Payment ......................................................................................... 37 Repeat Grade Policy ........................................................................ 38 Security of Financial Information .................................................... 38 Service and Support Animals........................................................... 38 Students’ Rights, Responsibilities & Academic Conduct ................... 41 Standards of Academic Conduct ..................................................... 41 Academic Appeals Procedure.......................................................... 42 Standards of Community Conduct .................................................. 43 Non-Academic Conduct Grievance Procedure ................................. 45 Technology Use Policy .................................................................... 48 Tobacco Products ........................................................................... 52 Transcripts ...................................................................................... 53 4 Emergencies ................................................................................... 29 Transfer Planning ...........................................................................