Pratt Community College 2012-2013 College Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ITV, 32 Contact Directory, 4 FINANCIAL AID AND COSTS Learning Calendar, 5 Tuition and Fees, 33 Accreditation, 6 Payment Plan, 33 College Mission, etc., 7 Financial Aid and Scholarships, 35-41 Graduate Profile, 9-10 STUDENT SERVICES ADMISSIONS Activities, 41 Requirements/Procedures, 10 Beaver Dam Recreation Center, 41 Special and Transfer students, 11 Academic Excellence Team, 42 International Students, 11 Art Exhibits, 42 Veterans, 12 Internet, 41 Athletics, 42 ENROLLMENT SERVICES Clubs and Organizations, 42-43 Registration, 13 Bookstore, 44 Early Enrollment, 13 Food Service, 44 Special Needs, 13 College Health, 44 Adding, Dropping & Withdrawal, 14 Fitness Center, 44 Self Service and viewing grades, 14 Computer Labs, 44 Tutors, 44 ACADEMIC SERVICES ID Cards, 45 COMPASS/ASSET Testing, 15 Right to Know, 45 Advising/Advisers, 16 Declaration of Major, 15 RESIDENCE LIFE Counseling & Career Planning, 17 Residence Requirements, 46 Special Needs Policies, 17 Objectives, Accessibility, 47 Technical./Ind. Ed Study Credits, 18 Facilities, Staffing, Services, 48 Credit By Examination, 18 Contract Info, 50 Class Load, 19 Vacations, Breaks, Hall Closings, 52 Tutor Center, 19 How to Get Along, 53 Library, 19 Checking Out, 53 Academic Honesty, 20 East, North and Scholarship, 54 ACT/CAAP/Work Keys, 21 Beck, Novotny, Porter, 55 Attendance, 21 Rules, 55-65 Grades, 23 Final Exams, 24 POLICIES & PROCEDURES Academic Awards, 25 FERPA, 65 Degree Requirements, Planning, Checking, 25 ADA, 66 Academic Alerts, 26 Drug Free Schools, 61 Transfer Information, 27 Campus Crime Summary, 66 Graduation Requirements, 29 Parking, 66 Programs and Programs of Study, 104 Sexual Harassment Policies, 67 Security, 68 Drug and Alcohol Policies, 71-73 EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS Tobacco, 69 Outreach/College Start, 30 Weapons, 69 Barclay, 31 Student Responsibility & Code of Conduct, 73 Barton County CC, 31 Disciplinary Processes & Sanctions & Cowley CC, 31 Due Process, 76 Cooperative Partnerships, 32 Residence Hall Infractions, 81-84 FHSU, Washburn, 31-32 Sanction and Fine List, 81-84 Coffeyville CC/Dodge CC, 31 Student Complaint & Grievance, 79 Kansas State 2+2, 32 Academic Probation & Appeals, 80 Wichita Area Technical College, 31 Fee Distribution, 80-81 EduKan, 32 2 My personal greetings to all PCC students--- On behalf of the Board of Trustees and all of the college's employees, I want to welcome you to Pratt Community College if you are a first time student, and if you are returning, we're happy to have you back and hope you have had an enjoyable summer. The Board of Trustees, Administration, faculty and staff want you to experience all that PCC has to offer. I personally guarantee that you will receive a good education, because we truly care about you. Also, we want you to have some fun in the process. Because we want your stay here to be both enjoyable and successful, let us know when and if you need help. Together, and with your cooperation and support, our professional staff can make this one of life's more enjoyable experiences. This Student Handbook will help facilitate that process. I recommend that you read it from cover to cover. The Handbook is very informative on the college's activities and programs, your rights and privileges, and the rules and guidelines necessary for making life easier for both you and for the college employees who are here to serve you. Again -- my personal greetings to each of you and my best wishes for your success. See you around the Dam! Dr. Woj PCC President 3 People to Know Dr. William Wojciechowski President Frank Stahl Ext. 240 or 620-450-2240 Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services [email protected] Ext. 114 or 620-450-2114 [email protected] Jim Stratford Vice-President of Instruction Rita Pinkall Ext. 105 or 620-450-2105 Personnel Director [email protected] Ext. 139 or 620-450-2139 [email protected] Kent Adams Vice-President of Finance and Operations Sally Prosser Ext. 250 or 620-450-2250 Registrar [email protected] Ext. 218 or 620-450-2218 [email protected] Lisa Perez Miller Vice-President of Students/Enrollment Mgt. Ext. 185 or 620-450-2185 Cher Gruver [email protected] Student Accounts Coordinator Ext. 143 or 620-450-2143 Dr. Joe Varrientos [email protected] Dean, Tech Programs/Assistant VP of Instruction Ext. 175 or 620-450-2175 Jennifer Barten [email protected] Director of Residence Life/Coordinator of Information Services Ext. 192 or 620-450-2192 Dr. Gail Withers [email protected] Dean of Chandler School of Nursing Ext. 232 or 620-450-2232 Tony Shull [email protected] Coordinator of Instructional Technology Student Success Specialist Kurt McAfee Ext. 215 or 620-450-2215 Athletic Director [email protected] Ext. 154 or 620-450-2154 [email protected] Janelle Bogart Associate Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services Ann Ruder Ext. 112 or 620-450-2112 Director of Financial Aid [email protected] Ext. 252 or 620-450-2252 [email protected] Pam Dietz Director of Learning Resources Tom Owens Ext.238 or 620-450-2238 Director of Food Service [email protected] Great Western Dining Services Ext. 888 or 620-450-2888 Jay Meis [email protected] Controller Ext. 133 or 620-450-2133 Jody Jorns [email protected] Executive Director, PCC Foundation Ext. 179 or 620-450-2179 Cindy Lambert [email protected] Pre-Nursing Admissions Ext. 224 or 620-450-2224 Amy Jackson [email protected] Director of Student Success Center Ext. 135 or 620-450-2135 [email protected] 4 FALL 2012 August 13-17 Faculty In-Service and preparation. August 13 State of the College Address (President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees) 9:00am-10:00am August 19 Residence Halls open at 9:00a.m. August 20 & 21 Registration Pratt Campus (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) August 22 Fall Semester Classes begin (day and evening--all locations). September 3 Labor Day (no day or evening classes--all locations). September 19 Certification Date for full-semester classes. September 26-28 NLNAC Accreditation Visit October (TBA) PTK Induction October 12 Mid-term Grade entry on Self-Service is due by 5:00pm October 15 Early enrollment begins. October 24-26 HLC/AQIP Accreditation Visit November 8 Last day to initiate withdrawal from classes (full-semester). November 16 Nursing Pinning Ceremony November 19-23 Thanksgiving Vacation (No classes. Nov. 19 & 20 faculty work days) December 11-13 Final Exams (all day and evening classes--all locations). December 14 & 17 Faculty Work day SPRING 2013 January 3-4 & 7 Faculty In-Service and preparation 8:00am – 12:00n Faculty/Department work on Student Learning Assessment 1:00pm – 5:00pm January 7 Residence Halls open at 9:00a.m. January 8 Registration Pratt Campus (9:00 am - 6:00 pm). January 9 Classes begin (day and evening--all locations). January 21 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes) February 6 Certification Day for full-semester classes February 25 Academic Olympics (no day classes Pratt campus) March (TBA) PTK Induction March 8 Mid-term Grade entry on Self-Service is due by 5:00pm March 16-24 Spring Break March 25 Early enrollment begins March 29 Good Friday, No classes April 1 Faculty Workday – No classes April 10 Last day to initiate withdrawal from full-semester classes. April 10 Beaver Building Day April 24 Beaver Building Day May 2 Academic Awards Ceremony 7:00pm May 7, 8, 9 Final Exams (all day and evening classes--all locations). May 10 Nursing Pinning Ceremony 1:30pm; Commencement 4:00pm May 10, 13, 14 Faculty Work Days. Final grade entry on Self-Service is due by 5:00 pm. 5 THE COLLEGE Founded in 1938, Pratt Community College offers broad-based educational programs that meet the diverse needs of South Central Kansas. Situated on an 80-acre campus in Pratt, Kansas just 75 miles west of Wichita, the campus offers modern, state-of-the art facilities. The main campus facilities, completed in 1968, included the main building and Novotny Residence Hall. Porter Residence Hall was built in 1982, Gwaltney Hall was added in 1983, Beck Residence Hall was added in 1985, the indoor rodeo facility was added in 1986, the auto/diesel facility was added in 1987, the Student Conference Center was added in 1989, and the Electrical Powerline Technology building was added in 1991 and enhanced in 2005. In 1998, North Residence Hall was completed. The campus also consists of outdoor rodeo facilities, Dennis Lesh Sports Arena, and Stanion Baseball Field. Stanion Practice Facility was added in 2001 and Scholarship Residence Hall and Chandler Hall were added in 2002. The newest addition to the campus is the East Hall Apartments opened Fall of 2010. The College also includes The Chandler School of Nursing at Winfield and the eLearning Service Center in Wichita. PCC is an educational institution open to all who desire to continue their education. High school graduates will find that PCC offers the general education courses they need to transfer to a four-year institution. Those interested in entering the work force after one or two years of college will find technical programs designed to prepare them to compete for jobs in their chosen fields. There are approximately 1,150 full-time students; however, more than 3,000 students enroll annually at PCC. This number includes both full and part-time students at the Pratt Campus and in our service area, concurrent students and students online. PCC is large enough to provide a diversity of opportunity, yet small enough to assure students a personalized touch. ACCREDITATION PCC is an accredited institution of higher education, having been formally recognized and accredited by a number of agencies.