Notice of Non-Discrimination It is the policy of Central Maine Community College to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizen status, age, handicap, marital or veteran's status in admis- sion to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. Upon request, the College provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities. Inquiries regarding these policies should be directed to the Central Maine Community College affirmative action officer, 1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210-6498, 207/755-5275. Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrim- ination policies may also be referred to the Regional Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, J.W. McCormack P.O.C.H., Room 222, Boston, MA 02109-4557. The College’s most recent audited financial statement or a fair summary thereof is available, upon request, in the business office during normal business hours. Central Maine Community College, Copyright 2005 Mission . .ii General Information . .1 President’s Message . .2 Accreditation . .2 Executives-in-Residence . .3 About Central Maine Community College . .3 Admissions . .7 Tuition & Fees . .13 Financial Aid . .17 Student Services . .21 Academic Affairs . .27 Policies and Procedures . .28 Academic Services . .34 Programs of Study . .37 Program and Course Abbreviations and Titles . .39 Accounting . .40 Applied Technical Studies . .41 Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology . .42 Automotive Technology . .43 Automotive Technology — Ford ASSET . .45 Automotive Technology — Parts & Service Management . .46 Building Construction Technology . .48 Business Administration & Management . .50 Business and Computer Applications . .53 Clinical Laboratory Science . .55 Computer Technology . .57 Culinary Arts . .59 Early Childhood Education . .60 Education . .63 Electromechanical Technology . .65 General Studies . .67 CONTENTS Graphic Arts/Printing Technology . .68 Human Services . .71 Liberal Studies . .73 Machine Tool Technology . .74 Mechanical Engineering Technology . .76 Medical Assistant . .78 Medical Transcription . .79 Nursing . .80 Occupational Health & Safety . .82 Radiologic Technology . .84 Telecommunications Technology: Verizon . .86 Trade and Technical Occupations . .88 Course Descriptions . .89 People & Personnel . .133 Governance/Board of Trustees . .134 Executive Advisory Council . .135 Foundation Board . .136 Program Advisory Committees . .137 Administration and Faculty . .145 Support Staff . .152 Index . .153 Mission Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities. Therefore, we provide career and technical education; education for transfer to baccalaureate programs; and services to support economic development and community vitality. GENERAL INFORMATION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2005-2006 A Message from the President We appreciate this opportunity to show you Central Maine Community College. Through the pages in this catalog you can learn more about the programs, courses, and services available to you. While we are proud of the offerings we present to you here, we cannot show you on mere printed pages the human dimen- sion of our College—a caring faculty and a supportive staff. There are many places you can go to learn, but there are few where you can find people who are as dedicated to serving you as the faculty and staff at this College. Counselors and advisors will help you select a program and register. Instructors will work with you inside and outside of class to develop your full potential. Financial aid specialists will help secure the resources you need to pay for your education. A job placement coordinator will help you find the job that will launch your new career and advisors will help you decide how and where to con- tinue your education. You will find caring and supportive people wherever you turn. Please accept our personal invitation to visit the College, to walk through our facil- ities, to see our up-to-date equipment, but most of all to meet the people who will help you open the doors to your future. Scott E. Knapp President Accreditation Central Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non- governmental, nationally-recognized organization, which certifies public and private colleges and universities throughout New England that meet its standards. An accredited school or college is one that has available the nec- essary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropri- ate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives rea- sonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accredita- tion. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered or the compe- tence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the status of the institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the President of the College. Individuals may also contact the Association: New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433 Tel: (617) 271-0022 Fax: (617) 271-0950 CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2005-2006 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 • services to support economic Transfer Programs and About development and community Agreements Central Maine vitality Most Central Maine Community Community • all of its services with the twin College credit.