College Catalog & Student Handbook 2010-2013 Publication Date: May 2011 3421 Meridian Street, North Huntsville, Alabama 35811 (256) 539-8161 (256) 539-6439 (FAX) 888-413-7523 http://www.drakestate.edu 2010-2013 Catalog ©J. F. Drake State Technical College/All Rights Reserved Authorized By ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Approved By ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Accredited By The Council on Occupational Education 41 Perimeter Center East, NE Suite 640 Atlanta, Georgia 30346 (770) 396-3898 The College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, as determined by the College and approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. These changes will govern all enrolled. Section 1 – General Information J. F. Drake State Technical College 1-2 2010-2013 Catalog Section 1 – General Information TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION President’s Message ............................................................................................................................................... 1-9 Administration and Control .................................................................................................................................. 1-10 College Advisory Council .................................................................................................................................... 1-12 Instructional Calendar ........................................................................................................................................... 1-12 Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................................................. 1-14 Campus Layout ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-17 Service Area ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-18 Institutional History .............................................................................................................................................. 1-19 Institutional Mission ............................................................................................................................................. 1-19 Institutional Vision ............................................................................................................................................... 1-19 Institutional Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................ 1-20 Institutional Values ............................................................................................................................................... 1-20 Institutional Goals ................................................................................................................................................. 1-20 Administrative Officers and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 1-21 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-21 Approving Agencies ............................................................................................................................................. 1-21 Workforce Development ...................................................................................................................................... 1-22 Tech Prep Program ............................................................................................................................................... 1-22 Training for Existing Business and Industry ........................................................................................................ 1-22 Continuing Education and Adult Skills Training .................................................................................................. 1-23 Adult Education/GED Preparation ....................................................................................................................... 1-23 Work-Based Learning ........................................................................................................................................... 1-24 SECTION 2 - ADMISSIONS AND GENERAL POLICIES Admissions Policy Statement ................................................................................................................................. 2-3 Academic Advisement ............................................................................................................................................ 2-3 Admission of First Time College Students ............................................................................................................. 2-3 Admission of Nursing Students .............................................................................................................................. 2-7 Admission of Transfer Students ............................................................................................................................. 2-5 Credit for Life Experience and Non-Credit Education ........................................................................................... 2-5 Admission of International Students....................................................................................................................... 2-6 General Principles for Transfer of Credit ............................................................................................................... 2-6 Dual Enrollment ................................................................................................................................................... 2-10 Accelerated High School Student early Admission .............................................................................................. 2-10 Service Members Opportunity College ................................................................................................................ 2-11 Admission Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 2-11 Re-Enrollment of Students ................................................................................................................................... 2-12 Audit Student ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-12 Course Credit by Department Challenge Examination ......................................................................................... 2-12 Specialized Military Training ............................................................................................................................... 2-12 Advanced Placement ............................................................................................................................................ 2-12 Articulated Credit ................................................................................................................................................. 2-12 CLEP – College Level Examination Program ...................................................................................................... 2-12 J. 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Drake State Technical College 1-3 2010-2013 Catalog Section 1 – General Information Senior Citizens ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-12 Admission and Registration Schedules ................................................................................................................. 2-13 Tuition Policies ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-13 Student Support Services ...................................................................................................................................... 2-17 Assessment and Placement ................................................................................................................................... 2-16 General Student Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 2-18 Privacy Act Notice ................................................................................................................................................ 2-18 Student Records Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 2-18 Exit Testing Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 2-19 Change of Program ............................................................................................................................................... 2-19 Withdrawal From School ...................................................................................................................................... 2-19 Academic