2019-2020 Catalog Revised November 2019 430 Clairmont Court, Suite 200 – Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 804.765.5800 Main Number - 804.765.5944 Fax www.srmconline.com This catalog is intended for information purposes only. Southside College of Health Sciences (SCHS) has made a good faith effort to avoid typographical errors and other mistakes, changes in requirements, regulatory policies, rules, fees, procedures, courses, and informational statements. However, should such changes occur after the publication of this catalog, every effort will be made to keep changes to a minimum. Southside College of Health Sciences reserves the right to revise any part or section as may be required. Students will be informed of such changes through various methods including current LMS and/or their College email accounts. In any case, erroneous catalog statements do not take precedence over properly adopted policies. Southside College of Health Sciences reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant when it is determined to be in the best interest of the College. Southside College of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity affirmative action educational institution. No person shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation or handicap. This catalog provides the programs of study and course descriptions that are available at SCHS and includes information about admission to the College, enrollment, degrees and academic policies. You are encouraged to use this catalog throughout your academic career at the College. The catalog for the term in which a student enters SCHS is the governing document for requirements for graduation. If a student leaves SCHS and is readmitted, the governing catalog for the student will be the one current for the term of re-enrollment. No academic information, grade reports, transcripts or diplomas will be issued for any student who has not met his or her responsibilities and financial obligations to the College. Academic advisors and staff members are available to assist students in understanding the requirements and regulations that follow. However, it is the student’s responsibility to meet these standards. Students are encouraged to use this catalog as a reference. All employees and students of SCHS are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws as well as the policies and procedures of Southside Regional Medical Center, Community Health Systems, and SCHS. Any violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the program. In addition to the above, faculty and students must comply with any outside clinical agencies’ policies and procedures when in that setting. SCHS CATALOG NOV 2019 2 Contents Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Accreditation & Approvals .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Hospital & College Information .................................................................................................................................. 12 History of the Hospital............................................................................................................................................. 12 Southside Regional Medical Center ........................................................................................................................ 13 Southside College of Health Sciences ..................................................................................................................... 13 The Campus ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 History of the Nursing Program............................................................................................................................... 14 History of the Medical Imaging Programs............................................................................................................... 15 Institutional Mission & Philosophy ............................................................................................................................. 15 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Mission .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 Core Values ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Institutional Objectives ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Principles/Practices .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Nondiscrimination Statement .................................................................................................................................. 16 Organizing Structure ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Student Right to Know ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Campus Crime Reporting ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Educational Effectiveness ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Academic Policies & College Services ....................................................................................................................... 18 Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Violations of Academic Integrity: ....................................................................................................................... 18 Advanced Placement (AP) ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Advisement .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 Auditing Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Bookstore ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Building Rules ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Career Advising and Placement Services ................................................................................................................ 21 Cell phones .............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Children/Pets in the College .................................................................................................................................... 22 College Email .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ......................................................................................................... 22 Confidentiality ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Conflict Management .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression ................................................................................. 24 SCHS CATALOG NOV 2019 3 Computer Resources ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Learning Platforms .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Student Computer Requirements