2805 State Highway 67 Johnstown, New York 12095-3790 (518) 736-FMCC (3622) A Community College of the State University of New York Sponsored by the Counties of Fulton and Montgomery 2014-2015 This catalog and additional information is on our website at fmcc.edu For general information e-mail us at [email protected] Fulton-Montgomery Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Programs and services at Fulton-Montgomery Community College are open to all without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND GOALS ........................................................................................... 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................................... 9 ADMISSION .................................................................................................................................. 12 TUITION AND FEES ...................................................................................................................... 22 FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................. 26 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM............................................................................................. 44 PUBLIC SAFETY ............................................................................................................................ 53 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND NON-CREDIT OFFERINGS .................................................................. 76 COURSES OF STUDY AND CAREER PATHS ..................................................................................... 78 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS BY DEGREE/CERTIFICATE AWARDED .......................................................... 82 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 85 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................. 126 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................................................................. 175 CAMPUS MAP ............................................................................................................................. 175 FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF .......................................................................................... 180 FACULTY EMERITI ...................................................................................................................... 195 NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW ............................................................................................. 198 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK .............................................................................................. 199 INDEX ........................................................................................................................................ 201 The College reserves the right to make changes in the program requirements as well as procedures described in the catalog. Contact the Admissions Office for any updates or revisions. Welcome to Fulton-Montgomery Community College! Welcome to Fulton-Montgomery Community College. It is my plea- sure to share with you all the wonderful things that await you at FM. FM is a comprehensive community college offering a variety of aca- demic programs ranging from Business, to General Studies, to Fine Art, to Health Professions, to Engineering and Technology. Through the diversity of our curricula we strive to meet the needs of the region and our students by preparing them to transfer to a university or to enter the workforce upon completion of a program. If you don’t see it in our catalog, look into our COCAL program; this program is de- signed to be flexible and combine classroom education with intern- ships to customize a program to meet your needs. At FM we pride ourselves on being a small community college with big impact! At FM our students excel and often grow to be leaders on our campus and then in the community. Our friendly atmosphere offers you an opportunity to get to know our faculty and staff. You’re not just a number, you’re one of the family; and we want you to succeed. In addition to our excellent degree programs, FM offers academic and student support services that are designed to help you succeed. Success at any college is up to you; but FM provides outstanding services including: advis- ing, counseling, academic intervention, tutoring, student clubs, athletics, on-campus housing and much, much more. All are designed to make your college experience one to remember for the rest of your life. If you’re looking to get involved, you can make a difference here. On campus we have worked to provide exemplary facilities as well. The Books & Bytes café outside of the Evans Library and Learning Commons, a new clean room as part of our Center for Engineering and Technology, Union Stations for dining in the College Union, a state of the art fitness center, Raiders Cove (opening January 2013) and many more amenities will enhance your time on campus with friends when you’re not in class. And, there’s more to come! I hope that you’ll find FM to be the college that best meets your needs. We would be delighted to have you with us. If you have any questions, call us or stop by. We’ll be able to answer your questions and show you around our campus. I look forward to seeing you on campus. Dustin Swanger, Ed.D. President MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND GOALS 4 MISSION Fulton-Montgomery Community College is the region’s partner for quality, accessible higher education; respon- sive programs; economic development; and cultural and intellectual enrichment. VISION Fulton-Montgomery Community College strives to be recognized as a model community college that offers quality education, excellence in student support, innovative approaches, and programs that reflect our values. CORE VALUES Fulton-Montgomery Community College has identified the following as core values in its approach to serving students and the community. • Excellence in education and teaching • Student learning and scholarship • Innovation • Civility and integrity • Caring personalized service • Diversity • Accessibility • Quality environment • Community engagement FM Civility Statement FM is committed to fostering an environment of civility. All members of the FM community and visitors have the right to experience and the responsibility to create and maintain an environment of mutual respect and sup- port that is civil in all aspects of human relations. Civility facilitates professional growth and achievement and promotes an environment where each person can reach his or her full potential. SCOPE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s goals and objectives will focus on programs and services necessary to achieve its vision, to reflect its core values, and to implement its mission. The following programs and services are offered. • Instructional Programs • Business and Organizational Training Programs • Community Education Programs • Academic Enrichment Services • Outreach and Support Services • Student Development Services MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND GOALS 5 Strategic Plan Goals During the development of the Strategic Plan: College, Community, Collaboration five goals were established. These goals serve to move FM forward in serving the students and community. These goals are: GOAL #1: Prepare students to learn, live, and lead in a diverse and dynamic global culture. GOAL #2: Create a campus culture that attracts and celebrates diversity. GOAL #3: Foster an atmosphere of college/community engagement that recognizes FM as an invaluable resource to our region. GOAL #4: Foster a culture that encourages and embraces innovation and growth. GOAL #5: Expand the resources of the College. History and Location The Boards of Supervisors of Fulton and Montgomery Counties approved the Charter for Fulton-Montgomery Com- munity College on March 21, 1963. The College became the twenty-seventh two-year institution in the State University system. The goal of the College has been to meet local needs and provide services through low cost, quality education. The residents of the two counties are encouraged to use the services and facilities of the Col- lege. Fulton-Montgomery Community College opened its doors in September 1964, in temporary quarters. In 1969 the College moved to a permanent site consisting of 194 acres, five buildings and several athletic fields. Located halfway between Johnstown and Amsterdam, the campus is situated in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Albany, the state capital, is approximately forty miles southeast of the campus. This setting allows students to enjoy a wide variety of cultural, historical and recreational activities. Accreditation Fulton-Montgomery Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of its programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education, and are approved for the training of veterans under the various public laws. The College is approved for the holders of New York State scholarships. The College is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of New York to confer upon its graduates the degree of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or Associ- ate in