Central Alabama Community College Alexander City ● Childersburg ● Prattville ● Talladega www.cacc.edu Central to YOUR SUCCESS! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Central Alabama Community College that no person on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Furthermore, no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subject to discrimination in employment or in connection with any service, program, or activity conducted by the College. Central Alabama Community College complies with the non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title IX Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), the Equal Pay Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Student inquiries concerning reasonable accommodations may be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Student Services Office(s) at each location. Complaint and grievance procedure forms are available in the Student Services Office. Students who wish to make a complaint regarding discriminatory conduct or retaliation should contact Dr. Sherri Taylor, Title IX Coordinator for student issues. For additional information on Title IX complaints, please refer to the Central Alabama Community College Student Handbook. Employee inquiries concerning reasonable accommodations may be directed to the Tina Shaw, Executive Human Resources Director, in the Human Resources Office. Complaint and grievance procedure forms are available in the Human Resources Office. Employees who wish to make a complaint regarding discriminatory conduct or retaliation should contact Tina Shaw, Title IX Coordinator for employee issues. For additional information on Title IX complaints, please refer to the Central Alabama Community College Employee Handbook. Central Alabama Community College is an equal employment/equal educational opportunity institution. The College prohibits retaliation against any person because they have engaged in a protected activity opposing the College or because they have made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing alleging discrimination on a basis of any protected classification specified above or retaliation. Inquiries concerning the application of the above laws and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX Compliance Officers listed below or to the Office for Civil Rights. 2 The Title IX Compliance Officers for Central Alabama Community College are: Student Contact Dr. Sherri Taylor Title IX Coordinator Administration Building Central Alabama Community College 1675 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL 35010 256-215-4273 PHONE 256-215-4268 FAX [email protected] Employee Contact Tina Shaw Title IX Coordinator Administration Building Central Alabama Community College 34091 US Highway 280 Childersburg, AL 35044 256-378-2010 PHONE 256-378-2097 FAX [email protected] Region Four Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Suite 16770 61 Forsyth, St. S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8909 800-368-1019 PHONE 404-562-7881 FAX 800-537-7697 TDD CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND CATALOG Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to make changes in the offerings and regulations announced in this publication as circumstances may require. Every reasonable effort has been made to present information herein, at the time of publication, that accurately describes the curriculum and the regulations and requirements of the College; however, no responsibility is assumed for editorial or publication errors. Statements in the catalog do not establish contractual relationships and the College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the College. These changes will govern currently and formerly enrolled students. The current and latest edition of the catalog may be found on the College website, www.cacc.edu. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions. 3 Students, Welcome to Central Alabama Community. We are excited that you are considering or have chosen CACC as your college. Our dedicated faculty and staff will help you realize your dreams and assist you in charting your path toward success. If your desire is to take one course, brush up your skills, or complete a degree program, we can serve your needs. Building and maintaining essential career skills will forever impact your future. CACC’s high quality courses will prepare you to meet the current skills needed to start your career or transfer to a four-year college or university. Central Alabama Community College is truly Central to Your Success! Wishing you the very best in your career and educational pursuits, Susan Burrow Dr. Susan Burrow President 4 www.cacc.edu Alexander City Campus Childersburg Campus Pratt’s Mill Center Talladega Center 1675 Cherokee Road 34091 US Highway 280 2078 Fairview Avenue 1009 South Street, E. Alexander City, AL 35011 Childersburg, AL 35044 Prattville, AL 36066 Talladega, AL 35160 (256) 234-6346 (256) 378-5576 (334) 380-9600 (256) 480-2068 ACCREDITATION Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, Associate in Occupational Technology degree, and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Alabama Community College. Program Accreditation Central Alabama Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 www.acenursing.org _________________________________________________________________________ Published by Central Alabama Community College 2019 ______________________________________________________________________________ 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2019-2020 Academic Calendar .....................................................................................................7 General Information ....................................................................................................................10 Enrollment Services ....................................................................................................................17 Office of Student Services ...........................................................................................................36 Tuition and Fees ..........................................................................................................................56 Adult Education & Non-credit Courses .....................................................................................62 Adult Education Career Pathways .............................................................................................66 Partnerships..................................................................................................................................71 General Policies ............................................................................................................................75 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................91 Programs of Study .....................................................................................................................110 Degree Requirements.................................................................................................................115 Academic Career Paths .............................................................................................................123 Technical Career Paths .............................................................................................................171 Health Science ...........................................................................................................................193 Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................221 College Personnel .......................................................................................................................284 General Index .............................................................................................................................297 6 Fall 2019 August 15 (Thursday) Regular Registration Ends All Tuition and Fees Due Prior to 4:00 PM August 16-19 (Monday) Late Registration ($25.00 fee applies) st August 20 (Tuesday) Classes Begin – Full Fall Term and 1 Mini Term August 20-21 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Schedule Change Period (Drop/Add) – Full Fall Term and 1st Mini Term August 22 (Thursday) Attendance Verification Completed by 9:00 AM September 2 (Monday) LABOR DAY/COLLEGE