ACADEMIC CATALOG 2019-2020 300 College Drive Glendive, Montana 59330 Phone: 406.377.9400 Toll-Free: 1.800.821.8320 Fax: 406.377.8132 www.dawson.edu ___________________________________________________________________ Accreditation Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981, 425.558.4224. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The College is in compliance with Executive Order 11246; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX regulation Implementing Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the 1991 Civil Rights Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title 49, the Montana Human Rights Act; and all other federal, state, and college rules, laws, regulations and policies. Dawson Community College does not discriminate on the basis of creed, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy status, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation with respect to access, employment, programs, or services. Employees who engage in such unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of Leslie Weldon, Title IX Coordinator. Telephone: (406) 377-9412. Email: [email protected]. Office: 111. Mailing Address: 300 College Drive, Glendive, MT 59330. Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Message from President Mickelsen Thank you for choosing Dawson Community College (DCC). For more than 75 years, we have promoted student success through access to quality programming and a commitment to affordability for our learners. We have many career and pre-professional programs along with the first two years of a degree that will allow you to transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. When you receive your education with us, you will be prepared to succeed anywhere – Learn today…Lead tomorrow. We prepare students to be leaders of tomorrow who will enrich themselves, their communities, their families and their future employers. Our college is small and friendly and welcomes our students as they begin their educational journey. DCC is located in Glendive, Montana – between the badlands of Makoshika State Park and the banks of the Yellowstone River. We treat students, faculty, staff, and other members of our college with caring regard. At Dawson Community College we have highly qualified and caring faculty along with wonderful and dedicated staff. These people are here to serve and assist you on your educational journey. You will find the support services you need to succeed. You’ll find excellent opportunities with us. You’ll have leadership development choices along with extracurricular activities which allow you to participate in everything from clubs and sports to student government. At DCC, a brighter future is just ahead. Join us on your road to success. Sincerely, Scott R. Mickelsen, Ph.D. President Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2019-20 Academic Calendar 2019-20 DCCOnline Calendar Fall Semester 2019 Fall Semester 2019 Aug 24 ................. Residence Halls Open 15 Week Session Aug 25 ................. Residence Halls Open Sept 3 .................. Classes Begin Aug 25-27............ New Student Orientation, Sept 5 .................. Last Day to Add Classes Registration and Financial Aid Sept 9 .................. Last Day to Pay for Classes Disbursement Sept 12 ................ Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Aug 28 ................. On-campus and Moodle Online Sept 18 ................ Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Classes Begin Nov 25 ................. Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Sept 2 .................. Holiday-Campus Closed Dec 14 ................. Last Day of Classes Sept 4 .................. Fee Payment/Financial Aid Refunds and Last Day Add/Drop Classes 6 Week Session with Advisor Sept 16 ................ Classes Begin Sept 9 .................. Last Day to Add On-Campus Sept 17 ................ Last Day to Add Classes Classes/Last Day to Drop Classes Sept 18 ................ Last Day to Pay for Classes w/refund Sept 18 ................ Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Sept 10 ................ Late Fee Added to Unpaid Accts Sept 23 ................ Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Sept 30 ................ 30 Day Delayed Borrower Loans Oct 18 ................. Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Disbursement Oct 26 ................. Last Day of Classes Oct 18 ................. Fall Break/No Classes Oct 21 ................. Mid-term Grades Posted 10 Week Session Oct 28-Nov 1 ....... Registration for Grad Candidates Oct 7 ................... Classes Begin Nov 4 ................... Graduation Applications Due and Oct 8 ................... Last Day to Add Classes Spring Registration Opens Oct 9 ................... Last Day to Pay for Classes Nov 6 ................... Advisee Day No Day Classes – Oct 11 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Evening Classes Meet Oct 17 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Nov 25 ................. Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Nov 2 ................... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Nov 27-29 ........... Thanksgiving Break-Campus Closed Dec 14 ................. Last Day of Classes Dec 2 ................... Classes Resume Dec 17-19 ............ Final Exams 6 Week Session Dec 20 ................. End of Semester & Residence Hall Nov 4 ................... Classes Begin Checkout Nov 5 ................... Last Day to Add Classes Dec 23 ................. Grades Posted Nov 6 ................... Last Day to Pay for Classes Nov 6 ................... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Nov 11 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Dec 6 ................... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Dec 14 ................. Last Day of Classes Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2019-20 Academic Calendar 2019-20 DCCOnline Calendar Spring Semester 2020 Spring Semester 2020 Jan 11 .................. Residence Halls Open 15 Week Session Jan 13-14............. New Student Orientation & Jan 27 .................. All Online Classes Begin Registration Jan 29 .................. Last Day to Add Classes Jan 13 .................. Financial Aid Disbursement Feb 3 ................... Last Day to Pay for Classes Jan 15 .................. On-campus and Moodle Online Feb 5 ................... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Classes Begin Feb 11 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Jan 20 .................. Holiday-Campus Closed April 20 ............... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Jan 22 .................. Fee Payment/Financial Aid Refund May 9 .................. Last Day of Classes and Last Day Add/Drop Classes with Advisor 6 Week Session Jan 27 .................. Last Day to Add On-Campus Feb 10 ................. Classes Begin classes/Last Day to Drop Classes Feb 11 ................. Last Day to Add Classes w/refund Feb 12 ................. Last Day to Pay for Classes Jan 28 .................. Late Fee Added to Unpaid Accts Feb 12 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Feb 13 ................. 30 Day Delayed Borrower Loan Feb 17 ................. Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Disbursement March 13 ............. Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Feb 17 ................. Holiday-Campus Closed March 21 ............. Last Day of Classes Mar 6 .................. Mid-term Grades Posted Mar 9-13 ............. Spring Break-No Classes 10 Week Session Mar 16 ................ Classes Resume March 2 ............... Classes Begin Mar 30 ................ Registration Opens March 3 ............... Last Day to Add Classes Apr 1 ................... Advisee Day No Day Classes – March 4 ............... Last Day to Pay for Classes Evening Classes Meet March 6 ............... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Apr 10 ................. No Classes-Campus Closed March 12 ............. Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Apr 20 ................. Last Day to Withdraw from