WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1 Celebrating Over Fifty Years of Quality Education, and Community Service 1957 Wayne Community College is dedicated to equality of opportunity in Industrial all areas of education and employment. Accordingly, Wayne Community Education Center College does not practice or condone discrimination against students, employees, or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Wayne Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institution and accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities. 1963 Wayne Community College issues this catalog for the purpose of furnishing prospective students and other interested persons with Technical Institute information about the institution and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations on the College or state. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the State 1967 Board of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curriculums, Community College fees, etc., necessary. For additional information, contact the College at (919) 735-5151 or view our website at www.waynecc.edu. This catalog/student handbook is current as of October 1, 2015. Check the WCC online catalog/student handbook at www.waynecc.edu/catalog/ for the most up-to-date information. It is the responsibility of all students to read, understand, and adhere to the contents of the General Catalog and Student Handbook. 2 WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE President’s Message Welcome to Wayne Community College. We are delighted that you are interested in our college and look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals. Wayne Community College consistently provides its students with quality instruction and outstanding services and experiences. However, what sets the college apart from others are the relationships you will form with faculty and staff and their level of concern and commitment to your success. As a part of Wayne Community College, you will have many opportunities to grow beyond the classroom, to experience cultural and professional events on campus, to create friendships and networks, and to meet local business, industry, and community leaders. We find that student/college relationships continue long after students have met their initial academic goals. Former students return to visit with the individuals who impacted their lives so positively and to give back to their alma mater. Annually, Wayne Community College serves more than 16,000 people on our main campus, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, at various off-campus sites, and online. We assist each one of the individuals with finding the degree, diploma, or certificate program, the customized corporate training, or the market-focused continuing education and special interest class that fits his or her goals. If you are looking for a first class education from an institution that truly cares about you, you’ve found the right college. Welcome! Kay H. Albertson, Ed. D President WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar .................................................................................................................................................. 4 General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Admissions, Expenses, and Financial Aid ............................................................................................................ 8 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Expenses ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Student Life ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Regulations ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Work-Based Learning Program .......................................................................................................................... 21 Continuing Education Services .......................................................................................................................... 23 Basic Skills ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Wayne Business and Industry Center ................................................................................................................. 27 Certificate, Diploma, Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs ............................................................... 29 Associate in General Education, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science Degree Programs ............................. 77 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 83 Student Handbook ............................................................................................................................................ 141 Index ................................................................................................................................................................ 165 Wayne Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College and accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities. It is the intent of the College that all programs and activities be accessible to all qualified students. It is the student’s responsibility to make his or her disability known as soon as the need becomes known in order to provide ample time for arrangements to be made. The student must request academic adjustments by contacting the Disability Services Counselor in the Wayne Learning Center building, 919-739-6729. Wayne Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4500, http://www.sacscoc.org, for questions about the accreditation of Wayne Community College. The Commission on Colleges may be contacted only if there is evidence that Wayne Community College is significantly non-compliant with a requirement or standard. Accreditation standards are located at: http://www.sacscoc.org/principles.asp The purpose for publishing the Commission’s access and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Inquiries about Wayne Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Wayne Community College and not the Commission’s office. Student Right-to-Know: Information regarding the persistence rate of enrolled students toward graduation and transfer-out-rate is available in the Office of Admissions and Records. Student rights under FERPA are available at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fcpo/ferpa/index.html or in the Office of Admissions and Records and in the Office of Counseling Services. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed a program, and other important information, please visit our Web site at, http://www.waynecc.edu/gainful-employment/ Wayne Community College is a tobacco-free institution. 4 WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Wayne Community College Calendar 2015-2016 FALL SEMESTER 2015 November 16 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Spring Open Registration for New and Current Students August 17 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Faculty/Staff Convocation Tuition payment is due by 18 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Fall Open Registration December 15, 2014 at Tuition Payment is due by 4 p.m.** August 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.** 17 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Spring Open Registration for 19 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fall Open Registration New and Current Students Tuition Payment is due by Tuition payment is due by August 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.** December 14, 2015 at 20 Classes Begin 4 p.m.** 25 Last Day to Receive 18-19 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Spring Open Registration for 75 percent Refund for Fall I New and Current Students Classes Tuition payment is due by 31 Last Day to Receive December 14, 2015 at 75 percent Refund for Full 4 p.m.** Term Classes 20 12:00 p.m. Graduation Application Deadline September 7 Labor Day Holiday Campus 25-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Closed Campus Closed 25 5:00 p.m. Last Day to withdraw from 30 5:00 p.m. Last Day to withdraw from Fall I Classes Fall II Classes October 9 Financial Aid Priority Deadline December 14 4:00 p.m.** Tuition due for Spring 2016 for Spring 2016 16 Last Day of Full Term Classes 13 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fall II Open Registration 17 Reading Day Tuition payment is due by 18 Fall II Classes