College Catalog 09-10 Envision Your Future. Southern Maine Community College is the institution of choice for innovative and high-quality technical, transferable, cultural and community-based education. SMCC CATALOG 2009-2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE OVERVIEW • Campus Locations • Accreditation • Message from the President • Mission Statement, Beliefs, and Vision • College History • Student Profile DIRECTIONS • To the South Portland Main Campus • To the Bath Center • To Satellite Sites ACADEMIC CALENDAR INSTITUTIONAL POLICY STATEMENTS • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) • Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, & Affirmative Action • Non-Discrimination Notice • Plagiarism • Smoking Policy • Student Right to Know ADMISSIONS • Degree and Certificate Seeking Students • Non-Degree Seeking Students • International Student Admissions • Readmission • Immunization Requirements TUITION AND FEES • Cost of Attendance • Native American Waiver Policy • Residency Policy • New England Regional Student Program FINANCIAL AID COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS AND ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS • Partnerships with Secondary Schools • High School Articulation • AdvantageU • GPACU STUDENT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT • Advising and Counseling • Campus Center 1 • The College Store • Class Cancellations • Entrepreneurial Center • Information Technology o Computer and Network Usage Policy o Computer Labs o E-Mail Access • Learning Assistance Center • Library • Security o Parking o Parking Permits o Parking Fines • Services for Students with Disabilities • Student Code of Conduct • Student Course Evaluations • Veterans Affairs o Veterans Dependents Benefits STUDENT LIFE • Resident Life • Dining Services • Student Activities and Athletics • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society ACADEMIC POLICIES • Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing o Credit by Examination o Credit through Experience • Academic Standing o Academic Standing o Dean’s List o Academic Warnings o Probation o Suspension o Academic Fresh Start o Appeal Process • Enrollment Policies o Enrollment Status o Add/Drop o Full-time/Part-time Status o Withdrawal from the College • Grades and Grading o Grading and Notation System o Computing of Grade Point Average o No Show Grade o Pass/Fail o Course Withdrawal o Auditing Courses o Administrative Failure o Incomplete Grades o Repeating a Course 2 o Early Alerts • Distinctive Course Types o Distance Learning o Writing Intensive o Honors Program o Internships/Externships o Practicums o Field Experience o Independent Study • Graduation Requirements o Graduation with Honors o Second and Subsequent Degrees ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • General Education Requirements • Degree Programs o Architectural & Engineering Design o Automotive Technology o Behavioral Health and Human Services o Biotechnology o Business Administration o Cardiovascular Technology o Computer Technology o Communications and New Media o Construction o Criminal Justice o Culinary Arts o Dietetic Technology o Early Childhood Education o Electrical Engineering Technologies o Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine o Fire Science o Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration o Heavy Equipment Operations o Horticulture o Machining o Liberal Studies ! Art ! Biological Science ! Education (K-8) ! Education (7-12) ! English ! History ! Liberal Studies ! Mathematics ! Political Science ! Science ! Social Work o Lodging and Restaurant Management o Marine Biology and Oceanography o Medical Assisting o Nursing 3 o Plumbing o Radiation Therapy o Radiography o Respiratory Therapy o Sport Management o Surgical Technology o Trade and Technical Occupations o Welding COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • ACCT Accounting • ACSS Academic Success • AEDD Architectural & Engineering Design • AMAM Advanced Multi-Axis Machining • ARTH Art History and Appreciation • ARTS Studio Art • AUTO Automotive • BHHS Behavioral Health and Human Service • BIOL Biology • BIOM Marine Biology • BUSN Business • CARD Cardiovascular • CHEM Chemistry • CJUS Criminal Justice • CMPT Computer Technology • CNMS Communications and New Media • CONS Construction • CULA Culinary Arts • DIET Dietetic Technology • ECED Early Childhood Education • ECON Economics • EDUC Education • ELEC Electrical • EMSP Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine • EMST Emergency Medical Technician • ENGL English • ENVR Environmental Science • ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages • FIRE Fire Science Technology • FREN French • GISS Geographic Information Systems • GRMN German • HEOP Heavy Equipment Operations • HIST History • HORT Horticulture • HSPM Hospitality Management • HVAC Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration • HVPL Plumbing • ICEX International Cultural Exchange • IDST Interdisciplinary Studies • LITR Literature • MACH Machining 4 • MATH Mathematics • MDAS Medical Assisting • MGMT Management • MKTG Marketing • MUSI Music • NURS Nursing • NUTR Nutrition • OCEA Oceanography and Marine Science • PHIL Philosophy • PHYS Physics • POLS Political Science • PSGY Polysomnography • PSYC Psychology • RADG Radiography • RDTH Radiation Therapy • RESP Respiratory Therapy • SOCI Sociology • SPAN Spanish • SPTM Sport Management • SURG Surgical Technology • SWRK Social Work • WELD Welding G OVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, & STAFF • Executive Staff • Faculty • Staff o Academic Affairs Staff o Student Services Staff o Administrative Staff o Support Staff • Academic Program Advisory Committees o Automotive Advisory Committee o Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee o Communications and New Media Advisory Committee o Computer Technology Advisory Committee o Construction Advisory Committee o Criminal Justice Advisory Committee o Culinary Arts/Lodging and Restaurant Management Advisory Committee o Electrical Advisory Committee o Fire Science Advisory Committee o Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Committee o Heavy Equipment Operations Advisory Committee o Horticulture Advisory Committee o Integrated Manufacturing Advisory Committee o Medical Assisting Advisory Committee o Nursing Advisory Committee o Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee o Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee o Science Advisory Committee o Welding Advisory Committee • Southern Maine Community College Boards/Committees 5 o Maine Community College System Board of Trustees o SMCC Foundation Board o SMCC President’s Advisory Committee o Bath Citizens Advisory Committee 6 COLLEGE OVERVIEW CAMPUS LOCATIONS South Portland Campus The main campus of Southern Maine Community College in South Portland is located close to Portland, the largest city in Maine, on a beautiful site overlooking Casco Bay. The College is one of the most picturesque points on the Maine coast, located on the site of the former Fort Preble. Many of the College buildings are historic structures that have been renovated to fulfill the educational mission of the College. The campus covers 80 acres and includes 45 buildings, including residence halls and dining accommodations, as well as an athletic field, a beach, a wharf, interesting military fortifications, and a lighthouse. Bath Campus Southern Maine Community College at Bath is located in the Midcoast Center for Higher Education, and shares facilities with the University College. This campus was opened in January 2003 and contains modern classrooms, computer laboratories, science laboratories, faculty and student areas, and administrative offices. The campus allows the College to better serve the mid-coast area, expanding educational opportunities to area residents and community businesses/agencies by offering a broad sequence of courses and programs. In 2007-2008 about 50 courses were offered each semester to serve the needs of approximately 650 students. The Midcoast Center for Higher Education is located at 11 Park Street in Bath. Please stop by or call (207) 386 0013 for information about course offerings, admission and registration. SATELLITE LOCATIONS Students who wish to register for courses offered at the following sites should contact the SMCC Enrollment Services Department at (207) 741-5800 or toll free at 1-877-282-2182. Placement testing is normally required for new students prior to course registration, unless the student qualifies for an exemption. Testing is always available at the main Campus and may be available at some other sites. Bridgton Site The Southern Maine Community College site in Bridgton is located in the downtown area of Bridgton at 18A Depot Street at the Bridgton Memorial School building. Regular college courses as well as community education classes are offered, providing educational opportunities to the western part of the region. For more information you may call the Bridgton site toll free at 1-866-647-5054 or the SMCC main campus at 1-877-282-2182. Bonny Eagle Site The Bonny Eagle site, serving the towns of Buxton, Hollis, Standish, and Limington, was established in the fall of 2005 to bring higher education opportunities to the area. The development of this site can save local residents travel time and provides a range of general education classes close to home. MSAD #6 Adult and Community Education, at the Hollis Learning Center, will help serve as a local contact. Individuals with questions are welcome to call the Center at 929-9185 or 642-4132 or the SMCC Enrollment Services Office at 741-5800. Most classes are held at Bonny Eagle High School or Middle School. Maine Advanced Technology Center (MATC) The Maine Advanced Technology Center (MATC) in Brunswick was established in 2007 as the result of SMCC’s USDOL Community-Based Job