Martin Community College 1161 Kehukee Park Road, Williamston, N.C. 27892-8307 252-792-1521 252-794-4861 (Bertie Campus) Fax Number 252-792-0826 www.martincc.edu 2018 - 2019 College Catalog 2 Martin Community College 2018 - 2019 College Catalog Message From The President Welcome to Martin Community College! On behalf of the administration, faculty, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees we thank you for choosing MCC. Our primary mission is building better futures by helping you suc- ceed in your academic and career endeavors. MCC offers something for everyone. You can take courses in a variety of formats, and we will gladly help you fi nd the format that best fi ts your lifestyle. You can participate in traditional classroom settings where you meet your fellow students and instructors in person, or if you prefer, online instruction is also available. Students attend Martin Community College because we offer courses that lead to transfer and jobs, and all our support services are dedicated to assisting you through college to graduation day. Our outstanding faculty and staff are here to help you be successful whether you are attending short-term techni- cal certifi cate programs, pursuing an associate degree or taking community activity classes. MCC is dedicated to helping you move forward into the future that is right for you. We will do our part to help you succeed, but you, as a student, will need to do your part in order to realize this successful future. You will need to accept the challenges placed before you by your instructors. To receive the greatest benefi t of your time at MCC, you will need to attend your classes, participate in class discussions and projects, meet the timeline demands of assignments, bring your individual thoughts, ideas, and questions with you into the classroom, and participate in student organizations and activities. I am proud of Martin Community College. More importantly, I welcome you as member of the MCC family and I know we will be proud of your success. Respectfully, Dr. Paul Hutchins President Martin Community College 2018 - 2019 College Catalog 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES W. Dwayne Baker, Chair Richard D. Cowan, Vice Chair Willie C. Peele, Secretary Tommy Bowen Helen G. Davis Andy K. Griffi n KeVonna Hall J. Carroll Jones Nancy Joyner Laurence Lilley Clint Saunders Dr. Derrick L. Wilkins 2018 - 2019 SGA President * A.B. Ayers, Jr., Trustee Emeritus William M. Green, Trustee Emeritus 4 Martin Community College 2018 - 2019 College Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Message From The President ................................................................................................................ 3 Academic Calendars ..........................................................................................................................8-9 Curriculum Programs .......................................................................................................................... 10 General Information ............................................................................................................................ 11 History................................................................................................................................................. 12 Philosophy........................................................................................................................................... 14 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 14 Employer Guarantee ........................................................................................................................... 14 Location and Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 15 Admission Requirements and Procedures .......................................................................................... 15 Registration ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Tuition/Fees ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Student Services .................................................................................................................................. 29 Academic Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 32 Student Conduct .................................................................................................................................. 46 Performance Measures ........................................................................................................................ 58 Vocational and Technical Education ................................................................................................... 59 College Transfer ................................................................................................................................ 105 General Education ............................................................................................................................. 111 Career and College Promise .............................................................................................................. 115 Continuing Education ....................................................................................................................... 141 Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................... 149 Personnel ........................................................................................................................................... 219 Index ................................................................................................................................................. 227 Martin Community College 2018 - 2019 College Catalog 5 OPEN DOOR POLICY Martin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and maintains an “open door” policy for eligible applicants and serves all students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, age, personal disability, or political belief or affi liation. STUDENT-RIGHT-TO-KNOW Martin Community College’s Performance Measures, as published by the North Carolina Community College System, are available on the website and in this catalog. GLOBALIZATION & DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Creating and maintaining a quality educational environment that is refl ective of the diverse global society in which we live is an ultimate endeavor of Martin Community College and its Board of Trustees. Achievement of this goal requires an academic environment that promotes and supports the diversity and multiculturalism of the student body, faculty, staff and administration. Both the appreciative inquiry and pluralistic approach will be integral parts of the College’s commitment to diversity as it strives to meet the changing needs of the community and global societies. LICENSING OF GRADUATES Martin Community College is an educational institution and assumes no responsibility for the licensing of its graduates. Students convicted of a felony or any other crimes involving moral turpitude may not be recognized by the proper licens- ing agency. CHANGES IN REGULATIONS Martin Community College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, tuition, fees, and other matters of policy and procedures as deemed necessary. ACCREDITATION Martin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Col- leges to award associate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Martin Community College. The Automotive Systems Technology (AST) program was fi rst NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certifi ed July 2006 and again in November 2011. Certifi cation includes eight areas that meet strict industry standards required for ASE MASTER (Automotive Service Excellence) certifi cation. MCC’s AST Program achieved MAST (Master Automotive Service Technology) Accreditation in January 2017. This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). If you have additional questions contact the NATEF offi ce at 703-669-6650 or email at [email protected]. The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accredi- tation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/100.aspx. Preliminary accreditation was approved on July 27, 2001. The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Commission