Table Of Content

TABLE OF CONTENTS District Offices and Administration 1 Campuses and Centers 2 Accreditation 3 College Profile 4 About Edison State College 4 Edison State College District Board of Trustees 5 Welcome from the President 6 Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Priorities 7 Admissions 8 Edison State College Admissions Policy 8 Admissions Requirements 9 Baccalaureate Degree (BS) (BAS) Admissions Requirements 9 Associate in Arts (AA) Admissions Requirements 9 Associate in Science (AS) Admissions Requirements 10 Additional Health Professions Admissions Requirements 10 Criminal History Background Check 11 Health Record/Ability to Meet Technical Standards 11 College Certificate Admissions Requirements 11 Post-Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Admissions Requirements 12 International Students (F1 Visa) Admissions Requirements 12 Requirements for Readmission 13 Student Classifications 14 Degree Seeking Classification 14 Non-Degree Seeking Classification 14 Non-Degree Enrollment Policy for Baccalaureate Level Courses 14 Guest Students (Incoming Transient Students) 15 Transient Students 15 Residency Rules/Guidelines 16 Definitions 16 Other Approved Processes for Documenting Florida Residency 18 Reclassification to Florida Resident 18 Required Documentation 19 College Rights 19 Registration 20 How to Register 20 Student Categories 20 College Requirement: Cornerstone Experience SLS 1515 21 Academic Course Load 22 i Registration, Fees, and Refunds 22 Priority Registration 22 Open Registration 22 State Employee Fee Waiver 22 Registration Restrictions 22 Payment of Registration Fees 23 Late Registration Fee 23 Schedule Adjustment Period 23 Refund Policy 23 Financial Aid Recipients Note 23 Adding, Dropping, Auditing or Withdrawing from a Course 24 Adding or Dropping Courses 24 Late Adds 24 Auditing a Course 24 Withdrawal 24 Late Withdrawals 25 Class Cancellations 25 Student Online Services Access 25 Financial Aid 26 Tuition and Fees 26 How to Apply for Financial Aid 26 Fee Payment Information 26 Types of Financial Aid 29 Loans 29 Grants 29 Federal Work-Study Program 30 Scholarships 30 Edison State College Foundation, Inc. 30 Institutional Scholarships 30 Scholarship Search Information 30 Endowed Scholarships 29 Policies Governing Financial Aid 36 Standards of Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients 36 Reinstatement 36 Review of Continued Eligibility 37 Appeal 37 Class Attendance 37 Transfer Student Evaluation 37 Prior Baccalaureate Degree 37 Student Fees 37 Repayment of Title IV Funds 38 Procedure for Cancellation or Withdrawal of Classes for Financial Aid Recipients 38 Veterans Education Benefits 38 National Guard Fee Exemption 38 Veterans Dependents 39 ii Veteran Transfer Students 39 Approved VA Programs 39 Deferment of Tuition 39 Change of Status and Attendance 39 Standards of Progress for Veteran Educational Benefit Recipients 39 Student Records 40 Custodians of Student Records 40 Policies Governing Student Records/(FERPA) 40 Directory Information 40 Notification of Access and Review of Student Records (Buckley Amendment) 41 Solomon Amendment 41 Notification of Social Security Number Collection and Usage 42 Enrollment Verifications 43 Final Grade Reports 43 Grade Corrections 44 Academic Second Chance 44 Petitions 44 Appeal of an Academic Petition 45 Release of Student Information 45 Student Holds 45 Transcripts 46 Transfer of Credits 47 High School and Technical Centers 47 Credit from Military Service Schools 49 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) 50 Credit Based on ACE Recommendations 52 Department Challenge Exam Policy (By-Pass Exams) 52 Transfer Information and Policies 54 Transfer Classification 54 Acceptance of Transfer Credits from Regionally Accredited Institutions 54 Acceptance of Transfer Credits from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions 54 School of Education Bachelor Degree Programs 55 College/University Transcripts from Outside the U.S./Territories 55 Recording Transfer Credits on the Student’s Permanent Record (Transcript) 55 Appeal of Transfer Credit Denial 56 State University System Articulation Agreement 56 Transfer Guarantees 56 Excess Hours 57 Transfer Services 57 Edison State University Center 57 Current Program Offerings 58 iii Programs of Study 59 BACHELOR DEGREES Elementary Education, BS 63 Middle Grades Language Arts Education, BS 69 Middle Grades Mathematics Education, BS 75 Middle Grades Science Education, BS 81 Secondary Biology Education, BS 88 Secondary Mathematics Education, BS 95 Nursing, BSN 101 Cardiopulmonary Sciences, BAS 106 Public Safety Administration, BAS 112 Supervision and Management, BAS 117 ASSOCIATE DEGREES Associate in Arts Degree General Education Program Guide, AA 122 Accounting Technology, AS 131 Architectural Design and Construction Technology, AS 134 Business Administration and Management, AS 136 Cardiovascular Technology, AS 138 Civil Engineering Technology, AS 142 Computer Programming and Analysis, AS 144 Crime Scene Technology, AS 147 Criminal Justice Technology, AS 151 Dental Hygiene, AS 154 Drafting and Design Technology, AS 157 Emergency Medical Services Technology, AS 160 Fire Science Technology, AS 164 Health Information Technology, AS 166 Human Services, Addictions Studies, AS 170 Networking Services Technology, AS 173 Nursing RN Advanced Placement, AS 176 Nursing RN Basic Program, AS 182 Paralegal Studies, AS 187 Radiologic Technology, AS 190 Respiratory Care, AS 193 CERTIFICATES Accounting Technology Management Certificate 196 Business Management Certificate 198 Computer Programmer Certificate 200 Computer Programming Specialist Certificate 202 Crime Scene Technology Certificate 204 Emergency Medical Technician Certificate 207 Firefighter Minimum Standards Certificate 209 Information Technology Management Certificate 210 iv Information Technology Support Specialist Certificate 211 Information Technology Technician Certificate 212 Paramedic Certificate 213 PROGRAMS WITH PARTNER COLLEGES Eye Care Technician Certificate 215 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Certificate 217 Opticianry Program, AS 218 Physical Therapist Assistant Program, AS 221 Visual Assessment Certificate 225 Distance Learning with Edison Online 226 Online Courses 226 Blended Learning Courses 226 Registering for Edison Online or Blended Courses 226 Interactive Video Physical Therapist Assistant Program 226 Online Opticianry Program 226 Official College Calendar 2012-2013 228 General Education Competencies 229 Course Information 238 Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) 238 International or Diversity Focus Courses 241 Course Descriptions 243 Student Services 461 Testing Services 461 College Placement Testing 461 Test Scores for College Level Placement 462 New Student Orientation 462 First Year Experience Program 463 Student Email 463 Academic Advising Services 463 Counseling Services and Ombudsman 464 Career Services 464 Student Rights and Responsibilities 465 Student Code of Conduct 465 Introduction 465 Article I: General Description of Conduct Violations 466 Article II: Student Conduct Violations Procedure 468 Article III: Academic Integrity Violations 471 v Article IV: Student Academic Integrity Violations Procedures 472 Interim Suspension Policy 473 Academic Grievance Procedure 474 Non-Academic Grievance Procedure 475 Note Concerning Discrimination and Harassment 476 Procedures 476 Article I: Role of the Ombudsman and Student Advocates 476 Article II: Informal Grievance Resolution 476 Article III: A Formal Written Grievance 476 Article IV: Formal Written Grievance Procedures 477 Article V: Final Authority 477 Security Policies and Statistics 483 How to Report Crimes on Campus and Guidelines 484 Crime Prevention 484 Informational Programs 484 Policy Regarding Criminal Activity by School-Sponsored Student Organizations 485 Policies Regarding the Manufacture, Possession, Use and/or Sale of Illegal Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages and the Enforcement of State Underage Drinking Laws 485 Assault and Sexual Assault Prevention Programs and Procedures 486 Notifying Students of Available Counseling Services and Modification of Victim’s Academic or Living Situation 486 Florida Victim Services Directory 487 Sexual Offender and Predator’s Registry 487 Traffic Regulations 487 Fines 488 Parking Ticket Appeals 488 Uniform Traffic Citations 488 Clery Disclosure Act 488 State Statutes and College Policies Affecting Students 493 Florida Statutes § 1006.61 Participation by Students in Disruptive Activities 493 § 1006.62 Expulsion and Discipline 493 § 1006.63 Hazing Prohibited 494 § 1006.69 Vaccination 495 § 810.08 Trespass in Structure or Conveyance 496 § 810.09 Trespass on Property Other Than Structure or Conveyance 496 § 810.095 Trespass on School Property with Firearm or Other Weapon 499 § 877.13 Educational Institutions or School Boards: Penalty for Disruption 499 Board of Trustees Policies 6Hx6:6.02 Policy Regarding Students with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 499 6Hx6:2.03 Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure 500 6Hx6:2.04 Drug and Alcohol Policy 502 College Operating Procedures COP 05-0803 Drug Free Campus and Workplace 503 Additional Board of Trustees Policies 6Hx6:2.07 Campus Violence Prevention Policy 506 6Hx6:6.03 Substitution Policy for Students with Disabilities 507 vi Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 508 Student Life 510 Residence Life 510 Student Activities 510 Student Government Association and Student Representation 511 Student Identification 511 Student Organizations 511 How to Organize a Club at Edison State 512 Student Participation in Decision Making 512 School of Education 513 Mission, Vision, Principles of Excellence 513 Programs Offered 514 CoOP Field Experience Model 514 Candidate Disposition Assessment Process 515 Procedure for Addressing Disposition Problems 516 Egregious Violations of Dispositional Standards 516 Graduation Requirements 518 General Information 518 Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs 518 Baccalaureate Degrees 519 B.S. in Education--Additional Program Graduation Requirements 520 Honors Graduation Distinction for Baccalaureate Students 520 Recognition of Honors at Commencement 521 Baccalaureate Regalia 521 Academic Support Programs 522 Academic Success Centers 522 Office of Adaptive Services 522 Student Support Services Program 523 Upward Bound 523 Developmental Studies 524 Degree Acceleration Programs 526 Accelerated Programs for High School Students 526 Advanced Placement 527 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) 529 International Baccalaureate (IB) Program 531 Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) 532 Career Pathways and Articulation 532 High School Articulation 532 Excelsior College (EC) 535 vii Not Sure What Major to Pursue? 536 Academic Policies and Procedures Relating to Students 539 Effective Catalog Policy 539 Class Attendance 539 Class Cancellations 540 Religious Observance 540 Common Course Syllabus 540 Final Examinations 540 Standards of Academic Progress 541 Good Academic Standing 541 Academic Warning 541 Academic Probation 541 Academic Suspension 541 Probation after Academic Suspension 541 Academic Dismissal 542 Grading Policies and Multiple Course Attempts 542 Grade Point System 542 Maximum Course Attempts 543 Multiple Attempt Course Surcharge 543 Course Withdrawal Policy 543 Incomplete Grade 544 Grade Corrections 544 Grade Forgiveness Policy 545 Academic Second Chance 545 Other Academic Policies 546 Course Substitutions 546 Dean’s List 546 Faculty Office Hours 546 Individualized Study 547 Word-Processing or Typing Policy 547 Student Review of Instruction and Course Evaluations 547 Student Surveys 548 Textbook Selection Process 548 Foreign Language Requirement 548 Lifelong Learning Surcharge 549 Honors Scholar Program 550 Benefits of the Program 550 Requirements for Admission 550 Program Requirements 550 Honors Scholarships 550 How to Apply 550 Honors Research Classes 550 Office of Adaptive Services 552 viii Transcript Evaluation Services 553 Transfer to a State University 554 Excess Hours Advisory Statement 554 Bookstores 556 Dining Services 557 Libraries 559 Library Cards 559 Library Hours 560 Technology Help Desk 561 Glossary of Terms 562 Administration and Faculty 567 ix EDISON STATE COLLEGE 2012-13 CATALOG District Offices and Administration District Offices 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33919 District Administration J. Dudley Goodlette, J.D. Interim District President Erin Harrel, Ph.D. Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs Gina Doeble Vice President, Administrative Services Campus Presidents Patricia Land, Ed.D. Robert R. Jones, Ed. D. President President Charlotte Campus Collier Campus 1