WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1 Celebrating Over Fifty Years of Quality Education and Community Service 1958 Wayne Community College is dedicated to equality of opportunity in Industrial all areas of education and employment. Accordingly, Wayne Community Education Center College does not practice or condone discrimination against students, employees, or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Wayne Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institution and accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities. 1963 Wayne Community College issues this catalog for the purpose of furnishing prospective students and other interested persons with Technical Institute information about the institution and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations on the College or state. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the State 1967 Board of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curriculums, Community College fees, etc., necessary. For additional information, contact the College at (919) 735-5151 or view our website at www.waynecc.edu. This catalog/student handbook is current as of July 1, 2017. Check the WCC online catalog/student handbook at www.waynecc.edu/catalog/ for the most up-to-date information. It is the responsibility of all students to read, understand, and adhere to the contents of the General Catalog and Student Handbook. 2 WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Welcome to Wayne Community College! We are excited to assist you in exploring the many opportunities that exist at our College. We exist solely to help the citizens of Wayne County meet their educational, workforce, training and cultural needs. Wayne Community College has built a reputation of providing students with exceptional educational and workforce training programs along with the support that students need to achieve their educational goals. This reputation is a part of what I term the “WCC culture”. It is a place where you will feel welcome and part of the community. It is the relationships of students with our faculty and staff that set us apart. Whether you plan to visit our campus, our services at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, our online college, or our aviation programs at the airport, you will develop relationships that last well beyond your academic pursuits. Whatever your interest, wherever you are on your path, WCC can meet you there and help you develop and implement a plan to pursue your goals. At Wayne Community College, we are dedicated to providing a real-world-ready education. Your success is our number one priority. If you want to be a part of a community that is focused on the future and cares about you, then I welcome you to Wayne Community College! Thomas A. Walker, Jr. President WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar .................................................................................................................................................. 4 General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Admissions, Expenses, and Financial Aid ............................................................................................................ 8 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Expenses ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Student Life ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Academic Regulations ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Work-Based Learning Program .......................................................................................................................... 22 Continuing Education Services .......................................................................................................................... 24 Basic Skills ......................................................................................................................................................... 27 Certificate, Diploma, Associate in Applied Science Degree programs ................................................................ 30 Associate in General Education, and College Transfer programs ...................................................................... 86 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 94 Student Handbook ............................................................................................................................................ 159 Index ................................................................................................................................................................ 183 Wayne Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College and accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities. It is the intent of the College that all programs and activities be accessible to all qualified students. It is the student’s responsibility to make his or her disability known as soon as the need becomes known in order to provide ample time for arrangements to be made. The student must request academic adjustments by contacting the Disability Services Counselor in the Wayne Learning Center building, 919-739-6729. Wayne Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4500, http://www.sacscoc.org, for questions about the accreditation of Wayne Community College. The Commission on Colleges may be contacted only if there is evidence that Wayne Community College is significantly non-compliant with a requirement or standard. Accreditation standards are located at: http://www.sacscoc.org/principles.asp The purpose for publishing the Commission’s access and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Inquiries about Wayne Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Wayne Community College and not the Commission’s office. Student Right-to-Know: Information regarding the persistence rate of enrolled students toward graduation and transfer-out-rate is available in the Office of Admissions and Records. Student rights under FERPA are available at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fcpo/ ferpa/index.html or in the Office of Admissions and Records and in the Office of Counseling Services. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed a program, and other important information, please visit our Web site at, http://www.waynecc.edu/gainful-employment/ Wayne Community College is a tobacco-free institution. 4 WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Wayne Community College Calendar 2017-2018 FALL SEMESTER 2017 Tuition payment is due by December 5, 2017 at August 14 Faculty/Staff Convocation 4 p.m.** 15 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Fall Open Registration 22-24 Thanksgiving Holiday Tuition Payment is due by Campus Closed August 16, 2017 at 4 p.m.** 27 5:00 p.m. Last Day to withdraw from 16 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fall Open Registration Fall II Classes Tuition Payment is due by August 16, 2017 at 4 p.m.** December 5 4:00 p.m.** Tuition due for Spring 2018 17 Classes Begin 15 Last Day of Full Term/Fall II 22 Last Day to Receive Classes 75 percent Refund for Fall I Classes SPRING SEMESTER 2018 28 Last Day to Receive 75 percent Refund for Full January 2 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Spring Open Registration Term Classes Tuition payment is due by January 3, 2018 at 4 p.m.** September 4 Labor Day Holiday 3 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Spring Open Registration Campus Closed Tuition payment is due by 22 12:00 p.m. Last Day to withdraw from January 3, 2018 at 4 p.m.** Fall I Classes 4 Classes Begin 9 Last Day to Receive October 1 Financial Aid Priority Deadline 75 percent Refund for for Spring 2018 Spring I Classes 5-6 Fall Break 15 Martin Luther King Holiday 9 Columbus Day Campus Closed (No SJAFB Classes) 16 Last Day to Receive 10 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fall II Open Registration 75 percent Refund for Full Tuition payment is due by Term Classes October 17, 2017 at 4 p.m.** 16 Fall I Classes End February 9 12:00 p.m. Last Day to withdraw from 17 4:00 p.m.** Tuition due for Fall II Spring I Classes 18 Fall II Classes Begin 19 President’s Day 23 Last Day to Receive (No SJAFB Classes) 75 percent Refund for Fall II 27 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Spring