2003-2005 Gaston Colege Academic Catalog

372 Pages·2003·29.5 MB·English

by  Gaston College (Gastonia, N.C.)

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ACADEMIC CATALOG
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HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG
Important Sections
This catalog likely will be well used throughout your time here at
Gaston College. You should skim through the entire book now, taking
note of the main sections, then hold on to it for reference. You proba¬
bly will find it beneficial to take a little more time in these sections:
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• Academic Calendar
• Admissions
• Tuition/General Costs
• Financial Aid
• Policies And Procedures
• Curriculum Outlines And Course Descriptions
Also note these items, which are included for your convenience:
• Table of Contents
• Index
• Campus Maps/Helpful Phone Numbers
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The information in this catalog is available in alternative format upon
request. Contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations,
704-922-6215. Also see page 19.
Schedule of Classes
A schedule of classes is published each semester and is available
approximately four weeks before the first day of registration.
Schedules are available in the Admissions Office and at other campus
locations. Please note that fees and programs can change at any time,
so always check with your advisor before planning your schedule each
semester.
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GASTON COLLEGE
ACADEMIC CATALOG FOR 2003 - 2005
Gaston College Addresses
Gaston College Lincoln Campus of Gaston College
201 Highway 321 South P.O. Box 600/511 S. Aspen Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034-1499 Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
Gaston College Phone/Fax Numbers
Dallas Campus: Lincolnton Campus:
704-922-6200 704-748-1040
FAX [phone] FAX [phone]
Gaston College Website Address
www.gaston.edu
Notification of Nondescrimination
Gaston College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportu¬
nity in employment and education and does not discriminate against
current or potential employees or students on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Inquiries concerning the
college’s affirmative action/equal opportunity policy should be direct¬
ed to the President’s Office, Gaston College.
Right to Change
The Board of Trustees and/or Administration of Gaston College
reserves the right to change at any time and without notice graduation
requirements, fees and other charges, curriculums, course structure and
content, and other such matters as may be within its control, notwith¬
standing any information set forth in this catalog. Gaston College
reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment.
Course offerings approved after publication of this catalog are
described in class schedules, which are issued each semester.
Student Right to Know
The average rate of persistence toward degree completion by students
at Gaston College is available in the Student Records Office.
2003-2005 tuition rates subject to change pending legislative action and approval.
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Table Of Contents
I. General IV. Financial Aid . . . .27-34
Information.7-15
Financial Aid.28
Academic Calendar Federal Programs.29
(2003-2005).8 State Programs.30
Vision Statement.10 Gaston College
Mission Statement.10 Foundation Scholarships . .32
Strategic Goals .10 Other Gaston College.
Activities In Support Of Scholarships .33
The Mission.11 Veterans Information.33
About The College .12 Vocational Rehabilitation . .34
Facilities.12
Gaston College
V. Educational
Administration .14
Programs.35-50
Gaston College
Board of Directors .14 College Transfer Programs . . .
Gaston College Foundation (Listing).36
Board of Directors .14 Comprehensive Articulation . .
Accreditations/ Agreement .37
Memberships.15 Associate of Applied
Science Degree
II. Admissions.17-22
Programs (Listing).38
General Admission Diploma Programs
Requirements For (Listing).39
Curriculum Programs.18 Certificate Programs
Associate Degree, Diploma (Listing).39
& Certificate Programs Continuing Education
(Listing) .18 Programs .40
Disability Services.19 Community Education . .40
Dual Enrollment .20 Corporate Education . . .40
Residency.21 Small Business Center . .40
Admission Requirements For Criminal Justice
Continuining Education Academy.41
Programs .22 Computer Training
Institute..41
Emergency Medical
III. Tuition And General ...
Services .41
Costs.23-26 Fire And Rescue
Training.41
Cost Of Attending
Continuing Education
Gaston College .24
Unit .42
Other General Fees .24
Life Skills ..43
Right To Change.25
Human Resources .
Refunds.25
Development (HRD) . . . .43
Accident Insurance.26
Adult Basic Education . . . .
(ABE)/General Education . .
Development (GED) . . . .43
GED Testing.. . .43
Adult High School (AHS) 44
English As A Second .
Language (ESL).44
Compensatory Education . .
(CED) .44
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VIII. College Transfer
Developmental Education 45
Learning Center .45
Associate Degree
Peer Tutoring Program . .46
Programs.73-142
Distance Education.48
NC Information Electives.74
Highway.48 Example of 2-Year
College-By-Cassette . . . .48 Schedules.76
Internet Based Courses . .48 Associate in Arts.78
Weekend Professional Associate of
Program .48 General Education.128
Cooperative Education . . .49 Associate
Presently Employed in Science .132
Students .49 Associate in
Student Employment Fine Arts .139
Services .50
IX. Associate Of Applied
The University Center of . . . .
Gaston College .50
Science Degree
Programs.143-206
VI. Policies And
Procedures.51-68
Student Responsibility . . . .52
Office Of The Registrar . . .53 X. Diploma
Family Educational Rights
Programs.207-226
And Privacy Act Policy . . .53
Release Of Transcripts . . . .54
Registration Process For.
Curriculum Courses.55
XI. Certificate
How To Register.55
Auditing A Course .56
Programs.227-265
Withdrawal Process .56
Awarding Of Credits.57
Charlotte Area Educational . .
Consortium .60
XII. Course
Grading System.61
Academic Forgiveness . . . .65 Descriptions . .267-348
Grounds For Student
Dismissal.67
Honors Lists.67
Graduation.68
XIII. Faculty/Staff . .349-358
VII. Student Services .69-72
Counseling And Career
XIV. Index .359-363
Development Center.70
Student Activities .70
Student ID Card.71
Gaston College Bookstore .71
WSGE 91.7 Radio Station .71 XV. FYI: Campus Maps
Early Childhood Development
& Helpful Phone
Center/Summer Camp . . .72
Food Service/Vending . . . .72 Numbers.365-367
Housing .72
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GASTON COLLEGE STATEMENT OF VALUES
The following core values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and
determine courses of action for faculty and staff:
VALUE STUDENTS VALUE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
We value students. They are the primary reason that Gaston College values ethical behavior by students
Gaston College exists. We respect their life experi¬ and employees. We encourage honest, open com¬
ences, value their achievements, and appreciate their munication with mutual respect and caring for each
contributions. Thus, we are student-centered and other.
will:
• Provide high quality, comprehensive programs VALUE OUR COMMUNITIES
and services to prepare students for work or We value the communities we serve. Gaston College
continued education. will respond to the needs of its service areas through
• Provide effective developmental programs in teaching, service, strategic planning, outreach, cul¬
which under-prepared students may improve tural enrichment, and opportunities for lifelong learn¬
their skills. ing.
VALUE EXCELLENCE VALUE PUBLIC TRUST
We strive for excellence in our academic programs We honor the trust placed in us by the community,
and student services. We believe that Gaston and we pledge to maintain accountability systems
College promotes knowledge, creativity, intellectual that ensure that the College is a good steward of pub¬
curiosity, and critical thinking. lic funds. Gaston College will:
• Gaston College is committed to continuous • Promote effective and efficient use of all
improvement of our programs and resources.
administrative processes. • Promote continuous improvement of
• Gaston College is committed to providing instructional programs, student services, and
students access to a highly competent and administrative processes.
supportive faculty and staff; to modern
facilities equipped with current technology; VALUE COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
and to a rich array of challenging academic We believe the best instructional programs and edu¬
and occupational programs and student cational services are created through the synergy of
services. collaborations with other educational institutions,
• Gaston College is committed to providing community agencies, businesses, and industries.
intellectual, cultural, and social activities that Gaston College will:
support student growth, development, • Implement effective articulation agreements
independence, and the motivation to learn. and other cooperative educational agreements
with high schools, community colleges, and
VALUE ACCESSIBILITY four-year colleges.
We are committed to accessibility. Gaston College • Utilize cooperative agreements and
will make its programs and services available to all partnerships with local businesses and
students regardless of gender, age, sexual orienta¬ industries to ensure local workforce
tion, marital status, race, religion, creed, disability, or preparedness.
national origin. • Cooperate with community agencies to
provide educational and developmental
VALUE EMPLOYEES experiences to all sectors of our community.
We value the welfare and talents of our employees.
Placing great importance on hiring, developing, and VALUE DIVERSITY
retaining talented employees, the College pledges to: We celebrate the diversity of our communities and
• Implement programs and policies that support pledge to promote and recognize this diversity in the
employees' success. makeup of our employees and students and in the
• Encourage and support the academic freedom learning opportunities we provide. We recognize that
of faculty. Gaston College is comprised of a diverse group of
• Offer professional development opportunities individuals, working and learning together to accom¬
for faculty and staff. plish a common mission and vision.
• Provide competitive faculty and staff
compensation. VALUE OUR COLLEGE
• Foster respect, trust, and support among We value Gaston College as a place of inspiration.
faculty, staff, and students. We will preserve its heritage and maintain its beauty.
• Provide effective and efficient channels of
communication.
VALUE RESPONSIBILITY
We believe employees are accountable for their per¬
sonal and professional actions as they carry out their
assignments. The College will support employee
evaluation procedures that recognize and reward
high levels of performance and identify opportunities
for professional development.
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Gaston
Opportunities For Cite
GENERAL INFORMATION
IN THIS SECTION
Academic Calendar (2003-2005) . . .8-9
Vision Statement.10
Mission Statement.10
Strategic Goals.10
Activities In Support Of The Mission ..11
About The College.12
Facilities .12-13
Lincoln Campus.12
Beam Art Gallery.12
Rauch Gallery.12
RESTC.13
Morris Library & Media Center . .13
Media Services.13
Gaston College Administration .14
Gaston College Board of Directors . . .14
Gaston College Foundation
Board of Directors.14
Accreditations/Memberships.15
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2003- 2005 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
MAY 2003 - MAY 2005
Summer Semester 2003
May 1, 2003.In-Person Registration
May 9, 2003.Spring 2003 Graduation
May 12-13, 2003 .Summer Registration
May 12-16, 2003 .Faculty/Student Break
May 15, 2003.Deadline: Pay ALL Tuition & Fees
for Summer 2003
May 19, 2003.First Day of Full/First Session Classes
May 19-20, 2003 .Late Registration: Summer
June 5, 2003 .Last Day to Withdraw or Audit:
First Summer Session
June 16, 2003 .Deadline to Petition for August 2003
Graduation
June 23, 2003 .First Day of Second Summer Session
June 30, 2003 .Faculty/Student Break
July 1-4, 2003 .Faculty/Student Break
July 4, 2003.College Closed: Holiday
July 7, 2003.Last Day to Withdraw or Audit: Full
Summer Session
July 14-25, 2003 .Fall Registration
July 17, 2003 .Last Day to Withdraw or Audit: Second
Summer Session
August 1,2003 .Last Day of Class/August 2003
Graduation
August 4-8, 2003 .Fall Registration
August 4-19, 2003 .Faculty/Student Break
August 12, 2003 .Deadline: Pay ALL Tuition & Fees
for Fall 2003
Fall Semester 2003
August 20, 2003 .First Day of Fall 2003 Classes
August 20-21,2003 .Late Registration: Fall
September 1, 2003 .College Closed: Holiday
October 22-24, 2003 . . . .Faculty/Student Break
November 5, 2003 .Last Day to Withdraw or Audit:
Fall 2003 Semester
November 10-21, 2003 . .Spring Registration
November 26, 2003 .Faculty/Student Break
November 27-28, 2003 . .College Closed: Holiday
December 1-5, 2003 . . . .Spring Registration
December 9, 2003 .Deadline: Pay ALL Tuition & Fees for
Spring 2004
December 9, 2003 .On Tuesday Attend Thursday Classes
December 11-17, 2003 . . .Final Exam Week
December 17, 2003 .Last Day of Class
December 22, 2003 -
January 2, 2004 .College Closed: Holiday
Spring Semester 2004
January 7, 2004 .First Day of Spring 2004 Classes
January 7-8, 2004 .Late Spring Registration
January 19, 2004 .College Closed: Holiday
March 3-5, 2004 .Faculty/Student Break
March 22, 2004 .Last Day to Withdraw or Audit:
Spring 2004 Semester
March 26, 2004 .Last Day to Petition for May 2004
Graduation
April 9 and 12, 2004 .College Closed: Holiday
April 13, 2004 .Faculty/Student Break
April 14-28, 2004 .Summer Registration
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