YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK and CATALOG 2009-2010 York Technical College issues this student handbook and catalog for the purpose of furnishing all interested persons with information about the College and its various programs. Announcements and policy statements in this catalog are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the College. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the Area Commission of York Technical College or by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education may make some changes necessary. Notice of Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for reading this publication to familiarize themselves with the policies and procedures of the College. Failure to read this publication does not excuse students from the rules and procedures described herein. If special accommodations are needed to read this catalog, contact the Special Resources Office at (803) 327-8007. 1 YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE DR. GREG F. RUTHERFORD President YORK COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION Mr. Bruce A. Vaughan, Chairman Mrs. Carolyn B. Carpenter, Vice Chairman Mr. Edwin L. Barnes Mr. James C. Hardin, III Dr. A. Douglas Marion Mr. Govan T. Myers Mr. Robert B. Meek, Jr. Mr. Charles Z. Robinson Mrs. Geri H. Rucker Mr. Jeffrey C. Sigmon YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION Mr. Edwin L. Barnes Mr. Ladson A. Barnes, Jr. Mr. Robert S. Boekhout Mr. Barry D. Branch Mr. Tom S. Camp Mr. Franklin S. Campbell Mr. Thomas G. Carlisle Dr. Edward F. Duffy Mrs. Raye Felder Mr. Robert A. Greco Mr. William J. Hagner Mr. Dehler Hart Mr. James H. Horner, Jr. Mr. Richard F. Jiran Ms. Angela H. McCrae Mr. Joseph M. McElwee Mr. John M. Minerd Mr. J. C. Rainey Mr. Charles Z. Robinson Dr. Greg F. Rutherford Mr. David W. Shinn, President Mr. Theodore J. Solomon Mrs. Gwen M. Thompson Mrs. Beverly Timmons Mrs. Bessie P. Vastis Mrs. Kathleen P. Wilson Mr. James S. Wingate 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar ................................................................................................................. 7 THE COLLEGE History of the College…………………………………………………………….. ..... 9 Mission of the College……………………………………………………………. ..... 9 Campus and Buildings ................................................................................................ 10 Research and Application Training Facilities ............................................................. 10 Off-Campus Centers ................................................................................................... 14 ADMISSIONS Accreditation .............................................................................................................. 16 Non-Discrimination Policy ......................................................................................... 16 Open Admissions ........................................................................................................ 16 Residency Information ................................................................................................ 16 General Admission Requirements .............................................................................. 16 Special Admission Requirements ............................................................................... 17 Admission Procedures ................................................................................................ 18 Technical Standards .................................................................................................... 18 Admission with Advanced Standing ........................................................................... 19 Statewide Transfer Agreements .................................................................................. 19 Charlotte Area Education Consortium ........................................................................ 19 Exemption Credit Options .......................................................................................... 19 International Baccalaureate Credit Award Policy…. ..................................................... 20 Advanced Placement Testing Program (AP) and ........................................................ 20 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ............................................................. 20 Transfer Credit ............................................................................................................ 23 Transfer of Military Credit.......................................................................................... 23 Readmission to the College ........................................................................................ 24 Financial Resources .................................................................................................... 24 Types of Assistance .................................................................................................... 24 Veterans’ Benefits ...................................................................................................... 29 V.A. Certification for Online Courses ........................................................................ 29 EXPENSES Fees………………………………………………………………………………. .... 31 Refund Policies……………………………………………………………………. .... 32 Past Due Indebtedness………………………………………………………………. 33 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Grading System .......................................................................................................... 35 Privacy of Student Educational Records Policy .......................................................... 36 Academic Fresh Start .................................................................................................. 38 Standards of Progress.................................................................................................. 38 Enrollment Information .............................................................................................. 40 Student Records .......................................................................................................... 41 English Proficiency Student Complaint Procedures ................................................... 41 Student Ownership & Equity Guidelines .................................................................... 42 Graduation Information .............................................................................................. 42 3 STUDENT SERVICES Student Services .......................................................................................................... 46 Student Conduct .......................................................................................................... 49 Student Appeals & Disciplinary Review Committee .................................................. 50 Miscellaneous Campus Guidelines ............................................................................. 51 Student Insurance ........................................................................................................ 51 Health Services ........................................................................................................... 51 English Proficiency Student Complaint Procedure ..................................................... 52 Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act.. ……........................................... 53 Jeanne Cleary Act.. .................................................. ……........................................... 53 Public Safety.. ........................................................... ……........................................... 54 Prohibition of Weapons.. .......................................... ……........................................... 54 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act.. ...................... ……........................................... 55 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Initiative.. .......... ……........................................... 55 College Use of Photographs.. ................................... ……........................................... 55 Visitors..................................................................... ……........................................... 55 Emergency Notification.. ......................................... ……........................................... 55 Traveling Abroad.. ................................................... ……........................................... 55 PROGRAMS OF STUDY BUSINESS, COMPUTER, ARTS AND SCIENCES DIVISION Learning Assistance Center ........................................................................................ 58 Administrative Office Technology ............................................................................. 59 Administrative Support Diploma ................................................................................ 61 Customer Service Certificate ...................................................................................... 62 Data-Entry Certificate ................................................................................................. 62 Legal Office Certificate .............................................................................................. 63 Medical Office Certificate .......................................................................................... 63 Office Applications ..................................................................................................... 64 Business Administration ............................................................................................. 64 Accounting .................................................................................................................