College Catalog (2006-2007)

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EDISON COLLEGE
CATALOG
2006-2007
Charlotte Campus
26300Airport Road
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950-5759
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(ForHearing or Speech Impaired Only)
Collier Campus
7007 Lely Cultural Parkway
Naples, Florida 34113-8977
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(ForHearing or Speech ImpairedOnly)
Lee Campus
SW
8099 College Parkway,
P.O. Box 60210
Fort Myers, Florida 33906-62
1
[phone]
TTY [phone]
(ForHearing or Speech Impaired Only)
Hendry/Glades Services
4050 Cowboy Way
LaBelle, Florida 33935
[phone]
1 [phone]
InternetAddress: http://www.edison.edu
Edison College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges ofthe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools (1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number [phone]) to award baccalaureate degrees, associate
degrees and certificates.
The programs, policies, requirements and regulations published in this Catalog are continually subject to review to serve
theneedsoftheCollege'svariousconstituenciesandaresubjecttochangeascircumstancesmayrequire.Changesareaccessible
through Edison'swebsite: www.edison.edu.
Students needing special accommodations should contact [phone], Ext. 1427 at the Lee Campus, 72 hours prior to
theanticipated visit. Documentation ofthe specific need is required.
EDISON
COLLEGE
DISTRICT OFFICES
8099 College Parkway, S.W.
P.O. Box 60210
Fort Myers, Florida 33906-6210
DISTRICTADMINISTRATION
Dr. Kenneth P. Walker
District President
Dr. Robert R. Jones
District Executive Vice President
Lee Campus President
Alan Francis
DistrictVice President
Administrative Services
Dr. Noreen Thomas
District Vice President
AcademicAffairs
Dr. Edith Pendleton
District Vice President
Student Services
Maureen McClintock
District Vice President
Planning and Development
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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, DegreeAccelerated Programs, Residency, Records, FinancialAid,Tuition
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Academic Calendar 12
Admissions 13
Residency Rules/Guidelines 17
Registration 20
DegreeAcceleration Programs 23
Records Policies 31
Tuition andFees 34
Financial Information/FinancialAid 35
Veterans Information 37
Scholarships 38
Academic Policies and Procedures Relating to Students 41
Academic Information 41
Honors ScholarProgram 46
Academic SupportPrograms 47
CLAST 49
GraduationRequirements 54
Student Services and Florida Laws Regulating Student Standards 55
Student Services 55
StudentLife 58
StudentOrganizations 59
Student GovernmentAssociation 59
Student Rights and Responsibilities 60
Student Discipline andHearing Procedures 61
Traffic Regulations 64
State Statutes and College PoliciesAffecting Students 66
Programs ofStudy 76
Internships 77
Continuing Education 78
EducatorPreparation Institute 79
UniversityCenter 80
BachelorofApplied Science Degree in Public SafetyManagement 82
Associate inArts Degree Program Guide and General Education Outcomes 84
eLeaming 88
Associate in Science Degree Programs 90
Certificate Programs 114
Course Information 128
Course Descriptions 129
Administration and Faculty 182
Glossary ofTerms 187
Helpful Information 190
Bookstore, Learning Resources, ComputerLab 191
Index 193
Edison College
Board
District of Trustees
Mary Lee Mann W. Mahlan Houghton,Jr. Enid S. Gorvine
Chairman s Vice Chairman Charlotte County
Lee County Lee County
Dr. Washington D. Baquero Dr. Randall T. Parrish, Jr. Kim C. Long
Lee County Hendry County CollierCounty
Julia G. Perry Dr. David M. Klein^ •ChristopherT. Vernon
Glades County Charlotte County CollierCounty
Dear Students,
WelcometoEdisonCollege. Ourfacultyandstaffarededicatedtothephilosophyofprovidingtopqualityeducationin
a friendly atmosphere with individual attention to the needs ofour students. You will find that we have an outstanding
faculty qualified by professional preparation and experience, and committed to nurturing each person's potential through
trust and respect.
AtEdison,webelieveindesigningthe systemaroundthe student'sneeds,notinmoldingthe studenttothesystem. We
strive to provide learning opportunities which encourage studentstobecome immersedin andresponsible fortheireduca-
tional process, with assistance from staffand faculty. We believe in providing an environment rich in opportunity, encour-
agement, andcollaborationthatallows students to become successful, responsible learners today and competent, account-
able leaders oftomorrow.
We are motivated by a desire to serve others and to provide a safe learning environment where individuals draw
strength and wisdom from cultural diversity. We welcome your dedication to serious learning; we want to enable you to
reap the maximum benefits from your experience here. We also invite you to give ofyour 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 COLLEGE
PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT
Edison College is a comprehensive public college dedicated to educational excellence in programs rangingfrom
continuingeducationtothebaccalaureatedegree. Thefacultyandstaffarecommittedtopreparingstudentstobeproductive
citizensbyhelpingthem developacademicandprofessionalproficiencies; tothinklogically, critically, andanalytically; to
communicate effectively; to seek and evaluate information; and to act with soundjudgment in the interest ofourglobal
community.
To support this mission, Edison College provides:
Liberal arts and pre-professional education through theAssociate inArts degree
Professional and technical education through theAssociate in Science degree and college certificates
Access to baccalaureate degrees through upper division transfer, articulation, program delivery as authorized by the
State Board ofEducation, and Edison University Centerpartnerships with colleges anduniversities
Qualified faculty and staffcommittedto the educational goals ofthe learner
Personal and professional development opportunities
Services and opportunities promoting academic^ personal, and social growth among students
Accessibilitytoprogramsthrough learning assistance, academic advising, flexible scheduling, anddistanceeducation
Educational partnerships with business, industry, government, and otherinstitutions
Cultural resources, events and facilities forthe community
COLLEGE VISION
A learning centeredcollegeproviding quality education andguidance in acaring, professional environment
VALUES
• Respect: Characterizedby support for students' and each other's goals. Encourages communication andtrust.
• BeliefinIndividualHuman Potential: Results in coUegiality, and appreciation foreachperson's contribution.
• Integrity: Exemplifiedby institutional trustworthiness and individual strength ofcharacter.
GOALS
GoalI
Providequalityeducationalprogrammingandservices respondingto communityneeds
GoalII
Facilitatestudentsuccess (through development, advising, and mentoring ofstudents, andprograms and services to
reduce barriers fornon-traditional students)
GoalIII
Striveforqualityimprovement
GoalIV
Improveresource utilization andseekalternativefundingsources
Goal V
Promotearticulation (from high schools and vo-techs) andtransfer(to otherpostsecondary institutions)
Goal VI
Study, promote, andestablish site-basedbaccalaureateprograms ^ •
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History
With the first students admitted to Edison in the fall of1962, Edison College celebrates 44 years ofservice to South-
west Florida this year. Bachelors degrees,Associate inArts andAssociate in Science degrees areofferedat Edisonas 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 master plan designed to provide for growth and future
needs, the Lee Campus has 25 buildings, including the BarbaraB. Mann PerformingArts Hall.
Edison's CollierCampusopenedinMarchof1992. Thebeautiful campus is locatedonan 80-acresitenearState Road
951 andRattlesnake HammockRoad, in eastNaples. The Charlotte Campus opened in 1997. Locatedon a200-acre 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.
EdisonCollegeisgovernedbyitsDistrictBoardofTrustees,composedofninerepresentativesfromCharlotte,Collier,
Hendry, Glades and Lee Counties. The members are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor ofFlorida. Currently
about350professional andsupportstaffmembersprovidethefull-time instructional andsupportservices forthemorethan
15,000 credit and nearly 3,000 non-credit students who participate in Edison courses andprograms each year.
Edison College is an EqualAccess, EqualOpportunity institution. Programs, activities,
andfacilitiesoftheCollegeareavailabletoallonanon-discriminatorybasis, withoutregard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status and national origin. Questions
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pertaining to educational equity, equalopportunity or equal access should he addressed to
the District Director ofHuman Resources, 8099 College ParkM>ay, P.O. Box 60210, Fort
Myers, Florida 33906-6210, telephone [phone].
Campus
Charlotte
The Charlotte Campus is located on a 200-acre site at 26300 Airport Road near 1-75. In a beautiful and naturalistic
environment, the campus offers a full range ofhigher education services with 11 buildings arranged in a traditional aca-
demic setting.
Courses leading to bachelorand associate degrees and certificates, as well as non-credit continuing education classes
are offered at the Charlotte Campus.Achildcare facility and fitness centerare available to serve students andthe commu-
nity.
CHARLOTTE CAMPUS
26300AirportRoad•PuntaGorda,Florida 33950
[phone]
www.edison.edu/charlotte
CC-CHILDCARE HS-HEALTH SCIENCE OB-MOORE SC-YARGERHALL
ComputerLab OBSERVATORY Science Labs
CL-CLASSROOMS
Nursing Labs Astronomical Observatory FacultyOffices
Classrooms EmergencyMedical
Art Studio Services Lab PP-PHYSICALPLANT SS-STUDENTSERVICES
ComputerLabs Faculty Offices Mailroom Admissions/Registration
Physical PlantOffices Advising
FC-FITNESS CENTER LS-PEEPLES LEARNING Custodial/Grounds AuxiliaryAids
YMCAFitnessProgram RESOURCES FinancialAid
SA-STUDENTACTIVITIES
Library Cashier
FO-FACULTYOFFICES
Open StudentComputer Cafeteria ContinuingEducation
FacultyOfTices Lab Theatre Information Desk
Distance Learning CareerServices 'Testing Center
EdisonUniversityCenter StudentActivities Public Safety
Tutoring Center Administration
Clubs/Organizations
Bookstore
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