Page | 1 Northeastern Junior College 2019-2020 Catalog 100 College Avenue Sterling, Colorado 80751-2399 970-521-6600 800-626-4637 Established 1941 Web Site: http://www.njc.edu ACCREDITED The Higher Learning Commission – Member North Central Association For more information: www.hlcommission.org ACCREDITATION: Northeastern Junior College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. All programs are approved by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. Associate degree and certificate programs are also approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1413 (800) 621-7440 Page | 2 President Jay Lee Direct Line (970) 521-6607 Toll Free 1-800-626-4637 Fax (970) 522-4945 www.njc.edu Email: [email protected] 2019-2020 During the 2018-2019 academic year, Northeastern faced a serious review of how we operate as an institution of higher education. This review was our accreditation visit and the results of that visit would say a lot about how the college functions. Although this may not seem important to our students, parents or members of our community, it is a very important and telling event for those of us that work at Northeastern. I’m delighted to share with you that accreditation review resulted in best possible results for Northeastern. We successfully satisfied all 23 of the evaluation criterion and received the status of reaccreditation for the next ten years. These results are the equivalent of a straight A report card! Besides the official recognition of meeting our accreditation standards and requirements, this report and results signifies that Northeastern is something special – a college that has its focus in in the right place – student success. If you are reading this letter, you are reading from our college catalog, and hopefully that means you have chosen Northeastern for your college studies. Thank you for making Northeastern your college of choice. At Northeastern, we are committed to helping you succeed. The faculty, staff and your fellow students will work with you to help you reach your goals. That help comes in the forms of excellent instruction, conscientious advising and fun student activities. Everything we do is designed to help you be successful in college, and life. We know that when success is earned it is gratifying and rewarding. The college experience should be challenging, and at Northeastern, it is. Your instructors will push you to earn as you learn. At NJC, you earn your academic credentials, from the grade in each class, to the certificate in a specific career related program, to the associate degree, to the transfer portfolio that proves you are ready for the next educational challenge. Of course, we will be there to help you succeed through every step of the process. Yes, there are challenges, but NJC gives you the tools to overcome every obstacle. Attending college opens your eyes to a wonderful future. A future where you will know more about yourself, what you are capable of accomplishing and what you want to be when you grow up (at whatever age that happens). You will meet college employees that sincerely want to help you succeed. You will meet instructors that will have a lifelong impact on how you look at the world. You will also meet fellow students who will become your assistant, your confidant, and your friend. In this catalog, you have the information that will guide you through your educational plan. Take some time to carefully review this information, as it will be a great resource for you throughout your time at Northeastern. Thanks for joining the NJC family. How can I help you succeed? Jay A. Lee President Page | 3 MISSION, VISION, PHILOSOPHY Contents MISSION Northeastern Junior College is committed to General Information 4 developing excellence in our students by instilling Statement of Mission & Purpose, History, Degrees knowledge, advancing skills and providing opportunities to & Certificates, Buildings, Admission Information, transfer and enter the workforce successfully. Academic Classification, Student Information VISION Financial Aid & Scholarships 13 To be Colorado’s premier two-year college of Academic Information 16 choice. Student Services 32 PHILOSOPHY Academic Information, Academic Support Services, Concurrent Enrollment, Counseling NJC believes the student is the most important Services, Residence Life, Student Services person on campus. General Education & Guaranteed Transfer Courses 43 Colorado Community College System Guaranteed Transfer Courses for General Education, AA/AS Electives, Student Bill of Rights Transfer/Degree Programs 48 Degrees and Certificates, Transfer Programs, Programs of Emphasis, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, CCC Online Programs Career and Technical Degrees & Programs 73 Agribusiness, Agriculture Business Management, Production Agriculture, Applied Management, Applied Technology, Automotive Technology, Business Accounting, Business Administration, Business Computer Applications, Cosmetology, Diesel Technology, Early Childhood Associate Teacher, Early Childhood Group Leader, Early Childhood Director, Early Childhood, Nanny, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technician, Equine Business Management, Equine Management, Fire Science, First Responder, DISCLAIMER: Northeastern Junior College reserves Marketing/Management, Nursing Assistant, the right to change, without prior notice, the procedures Associate Degree Nursing, Welding Technology, and policies outlined in this catalog, and to revise college Wind Energy Technology curricula, as may be necessary and desirable. Specifics of Course Descriptions 91 enrollment, program/course design, graduation College Personnel 141 requirements, scholarship awards, residency, tuition and Index 145 fees, and other matters are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Please check the NJC website for periodic updates and most current information at http://www.njc.edu. Page | 4 General GOALS • Provide excellence in learning and teaching for transfer, career, technical education, and Information personal enrichment. • Enhance student success and retention by providing comprehensive support services and Commitment to Diversity activities. Our Commitment to Diversity-Northeastern Junior College works to foster a multicultural environment. We believe that a • •Offer student’s opportunities to become well- diverse college population provides all students opportunity to learn rounded individuals, embrace diversity, and from a wide variety of people. This diversity adds an important and develop leadership skills. valuable dimension to the college experience that helps students succeed in the larger world. • Provide leading technology for instruction and Policy of Non-discrimination/accommodations-NJC is an operations. equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation. Our programs, activities and employment are • Attract and retain quality employees and provide in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the for their professional growth. Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. • Acquire, maintain, and improve college resources and facilities to provide an aesthetic Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request and efficient collegiate environment. for persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in college programs, services or activities, please contact the Director of the Monahan • Assess institutional effectiveness, strive for Learning Center at 970-521-6619. continuous improvement, and operate with integrity and accountability. The College takes a leadership role in demonstrating the productivity of a thriving multi-cultural society and actively engages in a policy of nondiscrimination. NJC acts vigorously to address acts • Promote the college in a way that enhances of discrimination and promotes equal opportunity and treatment. enrollment and builds relationships with alumni and donors. • Develop relationships and partnerships that enrich the region and contribute cultural, economic, educational, and social experiences for our students and citizens. Page | 5 HISTORY Northeastern Junior College is a two-year public community college and became one of 14 community colleges in the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System in July 1997. NJC is located at the north edge of Sterling, the Logan County seat, 125 miles northeast of Denver on Interstate Highway 76, U.S. Highways 6 and 138, and Colorado Highway 14. Sterling is a city of approximately 14,000 residents, characterized by strong business, cultural, and professional interests. Anchoring a plains area, which is primarily agricultural, it provides a trade, education, and health center for a population of more than 50,000. Major resources include extensive cattle and wheat operations and both dryland and irrigated farming with some production from shallow oil deposits. Sterling also hosts the largest institution operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections. The history of Northeastern Junior College is detailed in challenges, which individuals accepted singly, and in groups to provide this opportunity for continuing education.