2008-2010 Catalog Morgan Community College MCC Fort Morgan Campus 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-3100 1-800-622-0216 FAX: (970) 867-3084 www.MorganCC.edu Bloedorn Center for Community & Economic Development 300 Main Street Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-3256 Downtown Center for GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education (ABE) 117 Main Street Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-3270 Welding Technology/Young Farmers 2400 East Bijou Suite A Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-867-4060 FAX 970-848-5700 Bennett Center 280 Colfax Ave., Unit #3 PO Box 554 Bennett, CO 80102 303-644-4034 FAX 303-644-4680 Burlington Center 340 S. 14th Street Burlington, CO 80807 719-346-9300 FAX 719-346-5236 Limon Center 940 2nd Street PO Box 729 Limon, CO 80828 719-775-8873 FAX 719-775-2580 Wray Center 32415 Highway 34 PO Box 36 Wray, CO 80758 970-332-5755 FAX 970-332-5754 www.MorganCC.edu 1-800-622-0216 Morgan Community College 2008-2010 Catalog 1 A Message from the MCC Management Leadership Team (MLT) MCC is committed to helping our students imagine, MCC is also changing. We are in the process believe and achieve their educational goals. We are of hiring our eighth president in 37 years. We a comprehensive community college responsive to are building a new facility on campus, the MCC the needs of our students. Our faculty is dedicated Foundation Adult Basic Education building which to providing the best instruction in the classroom will be known as Cedar Hall. We are updating and through the use of technology. Our staff technology and connectivity with our centers. We provides the necessary support services to help are expanding our program offerings to help you you outside of the classroom. We are committed to meet your educational goals. excellence in all that we do. We wish you the best in the upcoming year. Pictured above: Susan Clough, Vice President for Administration and Finance (Interim Chief Administrative Officer); Kent Bauer, Vice President of Student Success; and Betty McKie, Vice President for Instruction 2 Morgan Community College 2008-2010 Catalog 1-800-622-0216 www.MorganCC.edu Governance Morgan Community College is a member of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) established by the 1967 General Assembly of the State of Colorado and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of NCA. Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President Dr. Nancy McCallin The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) Barbara McKellar, Chair ...................................6th District (R) Patricia A. Erjavec, Vice Chair ..........................3rd District (D) Wanda Cousar ................................................5th District (D) Jennifer Hopkins ............................................ 2nd District (R) Bernadette Marquez ........................................... At Large (D) Jerry Nickell ..................................................4th District, (D) Ledy Garcia-Eckstein ..............................At Large Member (R) John Trefny ...................................................7th District, (U) Tamra J. Ward ............................................... 1st District, (R) Shawn Olsen .......................... Student (SSAC) Representative Michael Milhausen .................Faculty (SFAC) R Representative Morgan Community College Advisory Council Bret Miles, Chair .......................................................... Brush Tana English, Vice Chair ............................................Wiggins Felix Acosta ................................................................. Brush William Gramlich .................................................Fort Morgan Charlene Holzworth ..................................................... Brush Raymond Larson.......................................................... Brush www.MorganCC.edu 1-800-622-0216 Morgan Community College 2008-2010 Catalog Accreditation Morgan Community College Accreditation Morgan Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges & Schools 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 1-800-621-7440 Programs Accredited By Special Agencies Automotive Service Technology & Collision Repair Technology: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) Nursing (ADN with PN exit option): Colorado State Board of Nursing; seeking initial accreditation through the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): The program has been continuously accredited since the first graduating class of 1991 by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association. CAPTE can be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314- 1488. 1-800-999-2782 or via e-mail at [email protected] Emergency Medical Services: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Services & Prevention Division Veteran’s Eligible programs are approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training. Vocational programs are approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). Associate Degree Programs are approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). Which catalog to use This biennial catalog is effective Fall Semester 2008 through Summer Semester 2010. First time students at Morgan Community College and former MCC students who are returning after not having attended during the past 12 months should use this catalog. A continuing student is subject to the requirements of the catalog that was in effect when first registered at MCC or in some later catalog if the student changed a major at any time after that initial registration. Where to findcatalog updates and changes This catalog is true and accurate at time of publication. Additions and changes may occur because of changes in state, system, or college regulations, or accreditation requirements. Updates, changes, and addendums to this catalog can be found on the MCC Web site at www.MorganCC.edu Morgan Community College 2008-2010 Catalog 1-800-622-0216 www.MorganCC.edu Getting Started Checklists Admission and Registration Checklist Financial Aid Checklist for for NEW STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS Below is a checklist for new students on the Below is a checklist for new students on the 4 steps to take to be admitted to MCC and 4 steps to take to apply for register for first term courses: Financial Aid: m APPLY FOR ADMISSION m COMPLETE THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Complete an Application on the MCC Web site (See the list at left) www.MorganCC.edu, or visit the MCC Student Services Office or MCC Centers (See Admission COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR section for details) m FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) • Application should be made 4 weeks prior to m APPLY FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY the term you plan to attend FUND (COF) • Application is for federal and state grants Apply for COF at www.morgancc.edu or as well as federal student loans and work- visit the MCC Student Services Office or MCC study Centers. (See COF section for details) • Applications are available from high school COMPLETE ASSESSMENT counseling offices or atwww.FAFSA.ed.gov Take the ACCUPLACER at the MCC Student • A waiting period of 1-2 weeks is necessary m Services Office or MCC Centers or meet other to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that assessment requirements. (See Assessment recaps the information submitted section for details) COMPLETE THE MCC GENERAL MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR m SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Make an appointment to meet with an MCC This one application is for all MCC internal m Academic Advisor or MCC Center Director to scholarships. A list of MCC scholarships can select your first courses. If you are unsure of be found in the Financial Aid Handbook, at your education goals or career path, make an www.MorganCC.edu, and in the Scholarship appointment with the Guidance & Placement section of this catalog. Contact the MCC Office for assistance Financial Aid Office, MCC Centers or go online for a copy of the form at www.morgancc.edu/ REGISTER FOR COURSES Student%20Services/forms.html m Online at www.MorganCC.edu, or in person at the MCC Student Services Office or MCC SUMMER STUDENTS Centers m Summer has a separate Financial Aid Application in addition to the FAFSA. Students PAY TUITION AND FEES taking or planning to take summer courses will m Tuition and fees are due by 5 p.m. the Monday need to do BOTH one week before the first day of the term. Payment can be made at the MCC Bookstore, MCC Centers, or online at www.MorganCC.edu by accessing your Student Login PRIORITY DATES FOR COMPLETION OF FINANCIAL AID FILES: FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Spring Semester……………November 1 Contact all other colleges and universities m you have attended and request an official Summer Semester………….April 1 transcript be sent to the MCC Registrar at 920 Fall Semester………………..April 1 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 www.MorganCC.edu 1-800-622-0216 Morgan Community College 2008-2010 Catalog List of Degrees and Certificates Transfer Degrees CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ............................... Page The A.A. and the A.S. degrees are designed for students Construction Technologies Certificates planning to continue their education in a variety of majors at Level I concentration ..............................................39