College Catalog (2000-2001)

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by  Edison State College

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EDISON
CATALOG
2000-2001
Charlotte County Campus
26300Airport Road
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950-5759
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(For Hearing or Speech Impaired Only)
Collier County Campus
7007 Lely Cultural Parkway
Naples, Florida 34113-8977
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(ForHearing or Speech Impaired Only)
Lee County Campus
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8099 College Parkway,
PO. Box 60210
Fort Myers, Florida 33906-6210
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(For Hearing or Speech Impaired Only)
Hendry/Glades Services
4050 Cowboy Way
LaBelle, Florida 33935
[phone]
1-800-749-2322
InternetAddress: http://www.edison.edu
Edison Community College is part of the Florida state system of public community colleges. Edison Community
CollegeisaccreditedbytheCommissionon CollegesoftheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools(1866Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award theAssociate in Arts and Associate in
Science degrees and certificates. Edison is also a member oftheAmerican Association ofCommunity Colleges and the
FloridaAssociation ofCommunity Colleges.
The programs, policies, requirementsand regulations published in this Catalogarecontinuallysubjectto review to
servetheneedsofthe College'svariousconstituenciesandaresubjecttochangeascircumstancesmay require. Changes
are accessible through Edison's website: www.edison.edu.
Students needing special accommodations should contact [phone], Ext. 1427 at the Lee County Campus,
seventy-two hours prior to the anticipated visit. Documentation ofthe specific need is required.
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EDISON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING COLLEGE
DISTRICT OFFICES
8099 College Parkway, S.W. c
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Fort Myers, Florida 33906-6210
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
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Dr. Kenneth P. Walker
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District President
Dr. JamesA. Slusher
District ExecutiveVice President
Campus President
Robert R. Jones
DistrictVice President
Administration and Finance
Dr. Vern Denning
District Vice President
Academic Affairs
Dr. Michelle Releford
District Vice President Si
Student Services
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Table of Contents
Board ofTrustees 4
Welcome from the President 5
Mission Statement 6
Edison College History 7
Campus Maps 8
Academic Calendar,Admissions,Accelerated Programs, Residency, Records, FinancialAid,Tliition 11
Academic Calendar 12
Admission 15
College Preparatory Program 18
Accelerated Programs 20
Registration 24
Residency Rules/Guidelines 27
Records Policies 29
Tuition and Fees 33
Financial Information/Financial Aid 34
Veterans Information 36
Scholarships 37
Academic Policies and Procedures Relating to Students 42
Academic Information 47
Graduation Requirements 47
Honors Scholar Program 48
CLAST 49
Student Services and Florida Laws Regulating Student Standards 54
Student Services 55
Student Life 58
Student Organizations 59
Student GovernmentAssociation 60
General Regulations for Student Development/Activities 61
Student Code ofConduct & Responsibility 65
Student Discipline and Hearing Procedures 67
Traffic Regulations 67
Laws Affecting Students 69
Programs ofStudy 77
Continuing Education 80
CareerCenter/Internships 81
University Center 82
Associate in Arts Degree General Education Program Guide 83
Distance Learning 86
Associate in Science Degree Programs 88
Certificate Programs 110
Course Information 20
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Course Descriptions 22
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Administration and Faculty 75
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Glossary ofTerms 93
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Helpful Information 97
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Bookstore, Learning Resources, Computer Lab 98
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Index 200
Edison Community College
District Board of Trustees
Marie F, Snow, Ed.D. Cathy S. Reiman, J.D. Enid S. Gorvine, B.A.
Chairman LeeCounty CharlotteCounty
CollierCounty
Washington D. FredrickA. Deal, B.S. Darol H.M. Carr, J.D.
Baquero, M.D. CollierCounty CharlotteCounty
LeeCounty
Dawn D. HofTman Vacant -Waiting for Vacant -Waiting for
LeeCounty Governor's appointment Governor'sappointment
DearStudents,
Welcome to Edison Community College. Our faculty and staffare dedicated to the philosophy of providing top quality
educationinafriendlyatmospherewithindividualattentiontotheneedsofourstudents.Youwill findthatwehaveanoutstanding
faculty qualified by professional preparation and experience, and dedicated to the creation of a meaningful, successful, and
disciplined learning environment.
AtEdison, webelieve in designingthe systemaroundthestudent's needs, not in moldingthestudenttothesystem.Wecall
this environment astudent-centeredlearning college. We strive to provide learning opportunities which encourage students to
becomeimmersedinandresponsiblefortheireducational process, withassistancefromstaffandfaculty.Webelievein providing
anenvironmentrich inopportunity,encouragement, andmethodsthatallowstudentstobecome successful, responsible learners
today and competent, accountable leaders oftomorrow.
We are committedtothe pursuit ofexcellence througheffectiveness, innovation andaccountability. Please help us achieve
excellence by coming to Edison with a dedication and commitment for serious learning which will enable you to reap the
maximum benefits from your experience here. We also invite you to give of your time, effort and abilities in a positive and
constructive way which will enrich your learning and make the college a betterplace because you have been here.
Sincerely,
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Kenneth P. Walker
District President
EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PURPOSE
The purpose of Edison Community College is to deliver high-quality, convenient, and affordable
learning opportunities to diverse populations.
MISSION
In order to fulfill its purpose, it is the College's mission to strive forexcellence through innovation
and continuous improvement as it provides:
• General and pre-professional education through the Associate in Arts degree
• Workforce development programs through Associate in Science degrees and certificates oftraining for
employment in specialized fields
• Access to baccalaureate degree programs through upper-division transfer, articulation, site-based
programming, and partnerships with colleges and universities
• Preparatory instruction forstudents needing academic developmentforentry into and success in college-
level coursework
• Personal and professional development opportunities through credit and non-credit programs
• Accessibility to programs through academic advising, flexible scheduling, and distance education
• Services and opportunities that promote academic, personal, and social growth among students
• Educational partnerships with business, industry, government, and other institutions
• Cultural resources for the community
GOALS
Using its purpose statement as the foundation for planning and evaluation, Edison Community
College has developed a master action plan, 2002 Edison, which outlines four major goals.
• Improve the quality of learning and student success
• Improve institutional effectiveness and efficiency
• Improve educational accessibility throughout the district
• Develop and maintain community partnerships
History
Edison Community College celebrates 39 years of service to Southwest Florida this year. Since the first students were
admittedto Edison in the fall of 1962, the College hasenrolled more than 175,000 students in creditcourses.Associate in Arts
andAssociate in Science degrees are offered at Edison as well as various certificate programs.
From its first quarters in the old Gwyne Institute Building in downtown Fort Myers, Edison moved to its permanent 140-
acre campus in South Lee County in June 1965. Following a masterplan designed to provide forgrowth and future needs, the
Lee County Campus has twenty-three permanent structures including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
Edison's Collier County Campus opened in March of 1992. The beautiful campus is located on a 50-acre site near State
Road 951 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road, in east Naples. The Charlotte County Campus opened in 1997. Located on a
wooded site on Airport Road in Punta Gorda, the campus is an excellent addition to the Charlotte area. Edison also provides
outreach services to students in Hendry and Glades counties.
Edison Community College is governed by its District Board ofTrustees composed of nine representatives ofCharlotte,
Collier, Hendry, Gladesand LeeCounties.Themembers are appointedtofour-yeartermsby theGovernorofFlorida. Currently
about 350 professional and support staff members provide the full-time instructional and support services for the more than
13,000 credit and 10000 non-credit students who participate in Edison courses and programs each year.
Edison Community College is an EqualAccess, Equal Opportunity institution. Programs, activities, andfacilities oj the
College are available to allon a non-discriminatory basis, without regardto race, color religion, sex, age. disabilitx. martial
statusandnationalorigin. Questionspertaining toeducationalequity, equalopportunityorequalaccess shouldheaddressed
to the DirectorofHuman Resources.
Charlotte County Campus
The Charlotte County Campus is located on a 200-acre site at 26300 Airport Road near 1-75. From 11 buildings in a
beautiful and traditional setting, the campus offers a full range ofhighereducation services.
Coursesofstudy leadingtoAssociate inArts,Associate in Scienceorcertificateprograms,aswellasnon-creditcontinuing
education classes are offered at the Charlotte County Campus. A childcare facility and fitness center are available to serve
students and the community.
CC-CHILDCARE LAB HS-HEALTHSCIENCE OB-OBSERVATORY SC-SCIENCE
ECCJuniorLab School RadiologicTechnology AstronomicalObservatory ScienceLabs
Nursing FacultyOffices
CL-CLASSROOMS Emergency Medical PP-PHYSICALPLANT
Classrooms Services Mailroom SS-STUDENTSERVICES
Art Studio FacultyOffices Physical Plant Offices Admissions/Registration
ComputerLab Custodial/Grounds Advising
LS-LEARNING AuxiliaryAid
FC-FITNESSCENTER RESOURCES SA-STUDENTACTIVITIES FinancialAid
YMCA
Fitness Program Library Cafeteria CareerCenter
LearningAssistance Lab Theatre Cashier
FO-FACULTY OFFICES Continuing Education TutoringCenter InformationDesk
Faculty Offices Office Clubs/Organizations TestingCenter
Distance Learning Bookstore Public Safety
Edison University Center Administration
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