BIG SPRING LAMESA SAN ANGELO SWCID CATALOG and STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010 – 2011 The combined catalog and student handbook is an important source of information concerning the academic and student affairs of the college. This document is subject to change as necessary and upon approval by the Howard County Junior College District Board of Trustees. It is the responsibility of the student to know the contents of this document. Check the Howard College website for the latest approved Catalog and Handbook changes at www.howardcollege.edu. The Howard College Catalog and Handbook was designed to help you find out more about Howard College/SWCID. It is intended to provide you essential facts about many aspects of college life. It contains important rules and procedures, academic and general information, details on student services and facilities, activities, organizations, and educational support services. EMERGENCY INFORMATION Emergency Procedures: 1. For fire or ambulance assistance dial 911. 2. Institute CPR procedures, if indicated and qualified. 3. For minor cuts or abrasions, first aid kits have been placed in each building on campus. Familiarize yourself with the location and procedure prior to an emergency. 4. Call the appropriate administrator (see below) or campus security if after regular work hours. Other Emergencies: In case of other emergencies such as theft, threats, or loss of property: Big Spring campus call the Provost at (432) 264-5015 or Security (432) 816-9462 SWCID campus call the Provost at (432) 264-3700 or Security (432) 816-9474 San Angelo campus call the Provost at (325) 481-8300 Ext. 3221 or Security at WTTC (325) 481- 8300, Ext 3233 Lamesa campus call the Director at (806) 872-2223. Updated January 11, 2011 1 Howard College is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the status of Howard College. Other Accreditations: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326 and The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education and The Howard College Respiratory Care – Advanced Level program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com) 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 (817) 283-2835 Approved By The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and The Texas Veterans Commission for Veteran’s Educational Training The Howard County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in educational programs, activities, admission, or employment practices. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX 79720. 2 Howard College ................................................................................................................................6 Vision, Mission and Objective/Strategies of the District SWCID Campus Vision, Educational Programming, and Advisory Committee History of the Howard County Junior College District Academic Calendar Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty Admission to Howard College and SWCID ................................................................................ 19 Admission to Semester Credit Hour Programs Eligible for Admission Admission/Enrollment Procedures Transcripts Returning Students Academic Fresh Start Dual Credit Early Admission Tech Prep Reporting Changes Immunization Bacterial Meningitis Information Residency Requirements Transferring Credit Transfer Disputes Success Initiative International Student Admissions Veterans Education Training Tuition & Fees ................................................................................................................................ 29 Tuition and Fixed Fees Cost Reduction Laboratory Fees Additional Fees Student Refund Policy General Financial Information Residence Hall Cost Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................. 39 General Information Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards Ability to Benefit Grants Scholarships Work Work Study Loans Other Financial Aid Sources Tuition Rebates Academic Information ................................................................................................................... 51 Change of Schedule Withdrawal Six Course Drop Policy Course Load Credit by Examination System of Grading Scholastic Progress Standards Attendance Policy President’s List, Dean’s List, and Certificate of Achievement 3 Graduation with Honors Graduate Guarantee Graduation Requirements Degree, Certificate, Award, and Completer Requirements Special Programs ........................................................................................................................... 67 Adult Education Continuing Education: Community Education/Workforce Training English Language Program (ELP) Academic Associate Degree Programs ......................................................................................... 71 Associate of Arts Associate of Arts in Teaching Associate of Science Core Curriculum Field of Study Curriculum Howard College Career Technical Education and Health Professions .................................... 81 Degrees and Certificates SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Career Technical Education and Health Professions .............................................................. 131 Degrees and Certificates Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................... 147 Texas Common Course Numbering System Workforce Education Course Manual Numbering and Description of Courses Abbreviation of Course Descriptions Student Services .......................................................................................................................... 237 Forward General Policy Disciplinary Authority Policy on Non-Discrimination College Name, Document, and Records Crime Awareness and Campus Security Threats Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities of Students in the Academic Community Citizenship Academic Integrity Disruption or Obstruction of College Activities or Functions Affiliation Student Publication Student Identification Solicitation and Advertisement Financial Responsibility Children of Adult Students Orientation Student Absences on Religious Holy Days Intellectual Property Student Complaint Procedures Student Records Notification of Privacy Rights to Student Address of Record Student Access to Educational Records Definition of Educational Records Custodian of Student Records Fee Schedule Records Not Accessible to Students Student Record Release Policy 4 Student’s Right to Challenge Content of Records Directory Information Creation, Permanence, and Destruction of Records Complaint Procedures Student Services Admissions Office Student Financial Aid Outreach and Career Services Counseling – SWCID Counseling and Guidance Services – Howard College Tutorial Center – SWCID S.T.E.P.S Lab Special Services Student Insurance Libraries of Howard College E Learning WINGS Network Computer Services Cosmetology Services Dental Hygiene Services Food Service Health Service Residence Halls SWCID Special Services Student Life Student Life Student Life – Howard College Student Life – SWCID Scholastic Honorary Societies Interest Area Organizations Religious Organizations Publications Student Housing Requirements and Policies General Policies on the Big Spring and SWCID Campuses Housing and Food Service Information – Big Spring Housing and Food Service Information – SWCID Residency Requirements and Exceptions Board Requirements and Exceptions Contract and Residency Information Reservation Information Room Assignments Residence Hall Cost Consolidation Process General Housing Policies Student Organization Guidelines Categories and Definitions Conditions for Registration Registration of New and/or Reforming Groups Privileges of Chartered Organizations Faculty or Staff Advisor Conditions for Maintaining Registration Denial of Registration Withdrawal of Registration Nondiscrimination Registration Use of College Space, Vehicles, Facilities and Amplification Equipment General Policy Facilities Reservations Requirements for the Community 5 Use of Facilities by Student Organizations Procedures and Priorities for Designated Facilities Campus Grounds Use Freedom of Expression Activities and Forum Areas Appeals of Grounds Use Request Denials Use of Amplification Equipment Use of College Vehicles Solicitations, Advertisements, and Printed Materials General Policy Definitions Solicitations Advertisements Printed Materials Violations Code of Student Conduct and Discipline Responsibility for Knowledge of Policies, Rules and Regulations Student Misconduct Administration of Disciplinary Procedures Student Disciplinary Hearings Penalties That May Be Imposed Student Grievance Procedures General Grievance Policy Student Disciplinary Hearing Appeal Student Disciplinary Hearing Grounds for Appeal Review