2021 Academic Catalog Our Heroes www.JERSEYCOLLEGE.edu Updated: June 2021 2 | Jersey College General Statement This Catalog is revised periodically. Jersey College reserves the right to modify policies and regulations as necessary. The latest version of the Catalog is available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/College- catalog. Graduation requirements are set forth at the time of enrollment; students are entitled to graduate under such policies. As utilized in this Catalog, the term “Campus Director” refers individually and collectively to the Campus Director at each campus and/or the Campus Administrator at each campus. The term “Dean” as used in this Catalog refers individually and collectively to the Dean of each Program, the Program Chairs and other similar positions. This Catalog, along with the enrollment agreement signed by a student, represents the contractual obligation between the parties. 2021 Institutional Academic Catalog | i Chancellor‘s and President’s Message Welcome to 2021! As we reflect on 2020 we remember the pains and hardships of COVID-19. Through that pain, however, we saw the courage, triumphs, and undying spirit of our community. 2020 was truly the “Year of the Nurse”. Each of you is a Hero. Your core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence (PRIDE) shined brightly for the world to see. Remember, at no time are you alone. You were and continue to be part of a larger community. Our community and interactions have been redefined, adjusted, and changed by COVID-19. The importance of emotional support and resilience have become core attributes for healthcare providers. 2021 will require continued recognition of and growth in these new key nursing traits. Moreover, dedication to our institutional and nursing mission of bridging the gap in demand occupations, like nursing, has never been as important as today. In 2020, we graduated almost 1,000 nurses, but the shortage continues and has accelerated due to the global pandemic. We will continue in 2021 to push ourselves to find new and innovative modalities for nursing education in these unprecedented times. It is clear that nursing is a unique calling that only the best among us can answer. We welcome you and are honored to call you our students. We look forward to working closely with you in achieving your nursing dreams. Chancellor President ii | Jersey College Chancellor’s and President’s Message 2021 Institutional Academic Catalog | iii Table of Contents Table of Contents Jersey College Information 1 Repeating a Course 20 Mission 2 Consumer Information 20 Vision 2 Withdrawals and Leaves of Absences 21 Values 2 Withdrawals 22 Goals 2 Leaves from College 22 Outcomes 2 Types of Leaves 22 Educational Philosophy 2 Requesting a Leave 23 Accreditation and Approvals 3 Granting of a Voluntary Leave 23 Institutional Accreditation 4 Notification and Appeal of Involuntary Leave 24 Programmatic Nursing Accreditation 4 Effects of a Leave 24 Other Nursing Associations 4 Process for Returning from a Leave 25 State and Regulatory Licensing and Approvals 4 Refund Policies 27 Program Offerings (Degree and Non-Degree) 5 State Policies 28 Instructional Modality 5 Florida 28 Campus Resources 7 Cancellation of Program or Course 28 Campus Locations 8 Withdrawal or Termination On or Before the First Facilities and Equipment 9 Day of Class or Within Three of Enrollment Agreement 28 Simulation Lab 9 Students Enrolled Prior to Visiting the Institution 28 Library 10 Withdrawing or Being Terminated After The First Day of Class 28 Admissions and Enrollment 11 Students Enrolled in a Clock Hour Program 28 General Standards for Admission 12 Students Enrolled in a Credit Hour Program 29 Professional Nursing Program Admission 12 Indiana 30 Generic Track and Nurse Residency Track 12 Cancellation of Program or Course 30 LPN to RN Bridge Track 12 Withdrawal or Termination On or Before the First Practical Nursing Program Admission 13 Day of Class or Within Six of Enrollment Agreement 30 Acceptance Process 13 Students Enrolled Prior to Visiting the Institution 30 Enrollment and Registration for Courses 13 Withdrawing or Being Terminated After The First Technology Aptitudes 14 Day of Class 30 Distance Education Standards 15 Students Enrolled in a Credit Hour Program 30 State Authorization 15 Special Refunds 30 Technology for Distance Education 15 New Jersey 31 Readmission 16 Cancellation of Program or Course 31 Standard for Readmission from Academic Withdrawal 16 Withdrawal or Termination On or Before the First Standard for Readmission from a non-Academic Day of Class or Within Three of Enrollment Agreement 31 Withdrawal 16 Students Enrolled Prior to Visiting the Institution 31 Financial Aid and Funding of Tuition 17 Withdrawing or Being Terminated After The First Federal Financial Aid Programs 18 Day of Class 31 State Grants and Scholarships 18 Students Enrolled in a Clock Hour Program 31 Private Scholarships 19 Students Enrolled in a Credit Hour Program 32 Private Loans 19 Federal Policies 32 Installment Plan 19 Return of Title IV Funds 32 Veteran’s Benefits 20 Course Repeats 32 Loan Repayment Obligation 20 Delinquent Accounts 20 iv | Jersey College Table of Contents Programs of Study 33 Academic Policies 63 Nursing Programs 34 Attendance 64 Nursing Program Mission and Organizing Framework 34 Academic Consequences - Lack of Attendance, Nursing Program Philosophies 34 Preparation or Conduct 64 Program Outcomes for the Nursing Programs 35 Clock Hour Attendance Policy for Federal Financial Aid Plans for Improving Academic Programs 35 Eligibility 64 Employment Preparation 35 Distance Education Attendance 64 Professional Nursing Program 36 Course Requirements 65 Program Structure 36 Distance Learning Platform and Support 65 End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes 36 Examinations 65 Practical Nursing Program 37 Secure Assessments 65 Program Structure 37 Grading 66 End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes 37 Grade Determination 66 Practicum Experiences 38 Grading Scale 66 Clinical Experiences 38 Grading and Lateness 67 Simulated Laboratory Experiences 38 Academic Honors 67 Malpractice Insurance 38 Transfers 67 Practicum Standards of Professional Practice 38 Intra-campus and Inter-campus Transfers 67 Professional Confidentiality and HIPAA 38 Transfer of Students from and Coursework Earned Medication Administration Policy 39 at Other Institutions 67 Academic and Student Conduct Policies for Transfer of Credits to Other Institutions 68 Nursing Students 42 Articulation Agreements 68 Progression Testing 42 Remediation Support 68 Graduation Requirements 42 Full-Time Student Definition 68 Class Size 42 Class Size 68 Dress Policy 43 Cancellation of a Class 68 Special Accommodations 69 Course Descriptions 45 Student Certification/ Licensing 70 Course Numbering System 46 Loss of Personal Property and Liability 70 Clock Hours 46 Identification Cards 70 Credit Hour Definitions 46 Transportation 70 Quarter Credit Hour 46 Parking 70 Semester Credit Hour 46 CPR Certification 70 Description of Coursework 46 Criminal Background Check 71 100 Level Courses 46 Immunizations 71 200 Level Courses 50 Licenses While Enrolled 71 Campus Programs and Course Offerings 55 Physical Examinations 71 Campus Programs 56 Employment and Outside Responsibilities 71 Program Credits, Length and Other Information 56 Gifts 72 Coursework Requirements and Sequence of Courses 57 Commencement Ceremonies 72 Professional Nursing 57 Academic Pins 72 Practical Nursing 57 Publications of Photographs, Artwork and Statements 72 Curriculum Plans 57 Records Administration 72 Transcripts 74 2021 Institutional Academic Catalog | v Table of Contents Academic Progression 75 Discrimination and Harassment Policies 93 Promotion and Repeat Policy for Nursing Programs 76 Discrimination and Harassment Policy 94 General 76 General Prohibition 94 Promotion Policy 76 Definitions 94 Repeat Policy 76 Coordinator and Investigator 94 Termination Policy 76 Types of Discrimination and Harassment 95 Satisfactory Academic Progress 77 Discrimination and Harassment Reporting 95 General 77 Supportive Measures 96 SAP Standards 77 Right to Proceed with a Criminal Investigation in Federal 150% Rule 77 Title IX Cases 96 Evaluation of SAP 78 Appointment of Investigator 97 Financial Aid Warning 78 Notification of Complaint and Notice of Allegations 97 Appeal of Determination of Ineligibility Due to Dismissal of Formal Complaint 97 Failure to Meet SAP 78 Time Frames for Investigating Complaints 98 Reinstatement of Aid Eligibility 78 Discrimination and Harassment Investigations 98 Repeats, Withdrawals, Incompletes, Transfer of Investigation Report 99 Credits and Other Changes and Their Effect on SAP 78 Title IX Hearings 99 Appeals of Findings 103 81 Student Conduct Policies Sexual Violence 103 Introduction and Statement of Principles 82 General Prohibition 103 Student Conduct 82 Types of Sexual Violations 104 Student Behavior 83 Reporting of Sexual Violations 106 Classroom Behavior 83 Resources for Victims of Sexual Violations 106 Academic Dishonesty 84 Active Bystander Intervention 106 Cell Phone and Electronic Policy 84 Risk Reduction 106 Recording Policy 85 General Awareness 106 Dress Policy and Personal Appearance 85 Library Use 85 Grievance Policies 107 Electronic and Computer Systems 85 Institutional Grievance Process 108 Social Media and Networking Policy 86 Appeals Policy for Financial Assistance 109 E-Mail Policy 87 Arbitration 109 Right to Privacy 87 Disclosure of Disciplinary Findings to Third-Parties 109 Appropriate E-Mail