General Catalog for 2012-2013 Volume 63, No. 1 • August 2012 Alvin Community College is Accredited by: Table of Contents Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 ACC Phone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Telephone Number:404-679-4501 to award associate degrees and certificates. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Approved by: Academic Policies & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Member: Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 American Association of Community and Junior Colleges Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Association of Community College Trustees Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Council Board of Regents, Administration, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Development National Junior College Athletic Association Index & Campus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Region XIV Athletic Conference Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Association of Community Colleges ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and 3110 Mustang Road does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, Alvin, Texas 77511 color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or veteran status. Phone: 281-756-3500 Financial aid cost of attendance (COA) is calculated on a yearly PEARLAND CENTER basis; therefore, adjustments will not be made for changes 2319 N. Grand Blvd. approved by the Alvin Community College Board of Regents. Pearland, Texas 77581 Phone: 281-756-3900 Any of the regulations, services, or course offerings appearing in this catalog may be changed without prior notice. The regulations appearing here will be in force starting with the 2012 fall semester. Interpretation of Catalog The administration of Alvin Community College acts as final interpreter of this catalog and all other college publications. The College may change requirements, regulations, as necessitated by college or legislative action. For the purpose of administering the College, class schedules published in the fall, spring, and summer are considered implementation of College policy and an extension of this catalog. Please refer to the college website www.alvincollege.edu for the most current information. 1 Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2012 2012 Jun 14 & 21 New Student Orientation Jul 16-Aug 23 Fall Registration Jul 19 & Aug 2 New Student Orientation JUNE Aug 23 Payment Deadline S M T W T F S Aug 25-30 Late Registration and Schedule Changes Aug 29 Classes Begin 1 2 Sep 3 Labor Day Holiday 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sep 14 Census Date 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Oct 12 Deadline-December Graduation 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Nov 13 Withdrawal Deadline 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring 2013-Registration Nov 21-23 Thanksgiving Holidays JULY Dec 7 Classes End S M T W T F S Dec 8-14 Finals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dec 14 Spring 2013 New Student Orientation 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Dec 17 Grades Due-all classes 9am Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8-Week Fall Mini Semesters 29 30 31 First 8-Weeks r AUGUST Jul 16-Aug 23 Registration a Aug 23 Payment Due S M T W T F S d Aug 25-30 Late Registration n 1 2 3 4 Aug 29 Classes Begin e 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sep 6 Census Date l 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Oct 2 Withdrawal Deadline a 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Oct 16 Classes End/Finals C Oct 17 Grades Due 9am 26 27 28 29 30 31 c SEPTEMBER Second 8-Weeks i Oct 1-15 Registration m S M T W T F S Oct 15 Payment Due 1 Oct 17-18 Late Registration e 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oct 18 Classes Begin d 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Oct 25 Census Date a Nov 20 Withdrawal Deadline c 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dec 7 Classes End/Finals A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dec 17 Grades Due 9am 30 OCTOBER Three (3) Week Mini Semester S M T W T F S Nov 15-Dec 13 Registration Dec 13 Payment Due 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dec 14-19 Late Registration 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dec 19 Classes Begin 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dec 20 Census Date 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Jan 3 Withdrawal Deadline Jan 8 Classes End/Finals 28 29 30 31 Jan 9 Grades Due 9am NOVEMBER S M T W T F S SPRING SEMESTER 2013 1 2 3 Nov 15-Jan 9 Spring Registration 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Jan 3 College Reopens Jan 9 Payment Deadline 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Jan 11-15 Late Registration and Schedule Changes 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jan 14 Classes Begin DECEMBER Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day S M T W T F S Jan 30 Census Date Mar 1 TCCTA Convention. No day classes on Friday. 1 Weekend Classes (Fri. eve.,Sat., Sun.) will meet. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Offices close 12 noon, Friday 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mar 8 Deadline - May Graduation 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mar 11-15 Spring Break 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mar 29-Apr 1 Spring Holiday/Study Day Apr 12 Withdrawal Deadline 30 31 Apr 23 -May 29 Summer One & 11 Week-Registration 2 2012-13 Students must refer to more detailed calendars included in each semester’s class schedule 2013 Apr 29 Awards Day May 3 Weekday Classes End May 4 Weekend Classes End JANUARY May 6-11 Finals S M T W T F S May 9 ADN Pinning Ceremony 1 2 3 4 5 May 13 Grades Due-all classes, 9am 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 May 14 Commencement 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 May 17 Begin Summer Hours 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 May 20 TDCJ Graduation May 22 GED Commencement 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 8-Week Spring Mini Semesters S M T W T F S First 8-Weeks 1 2 Nov 15-Jan 9 Registration 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jan 9 Payment Due 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Jan 11-15 Late Registration 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Jan 14 Classes Begin 24 25 26 27 28 Jan 22 Census Date MARCH Feb 21 Withdrawal Deadline Mar 5 Classes End/Finals S M T W T F S Mar 6 Grades Due 9am 1 2 Second 8-Weeks 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Feb 14-Mar 4 Registration 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mar 4 Payment Due 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 A Mar 6-7 Late Registration 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Mar 7 Classes begin c 31 Mar 21 Census Date a APRIL Apr 18 Withdrawal Deadline d May 3 Classes End/Finals S M T W T F S e May 13 Grades Due 9am 1 2 3 4 5 6 m 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Three (3) Week Mini Semester 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ic April 10-May 9 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 May 9 Payment Due C 28 29 30 May 10-15 Late Registration MAY a May 15 Classes Begin l May 16 Census Date S M T W T F S e May 28 Withdrawal Deadline 1 2 3 4 n May 31 Classes End/Finals 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 d Jun 3 Grades Due 9am 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 a 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 r SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 26 27 28 29 30 31 Summer One and 11 Week JUNE Apr 23-May 29 Summer One and 11-Week Registration S M T W T F S May 27 Memorial Day Holiday 1 May 29 Payment Deadline 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 May 30-Jun 4 Late Registration and Schedule Changes 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Jun 4 Classes Begin 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Jun 10 Census Date - Summer One 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Jun 13 Deadline - August Graduation Jun 17 Census Date -11-Week 30 Jul 1 Withdrawal Deadline - Summer One JULY Jul 4 4th of July Holiday S M T W T F S Jul 9 Summer One Classes End 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jul 10 Grades Due 9am 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Summer Two and 11 Week 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Jun 20-Jul 9 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Jul 4 Holiday 28 29 30 31 Jul 9 Payment Deadline AUGUST Jul 10-11 Late Registration & Schedule Changes S M T W T F S Jul 11 Classes Begin 1 2 3 Jul 17 Census Date - Summer Two Jul 29 Withdrawal Deadline- 11 Week & Summer Two Classes 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aug 14 11 Week Classes/ Summer Two Classes End 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Aug 15 Grades Due 9am - 11 Week and Summer Two Classes 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Aug 16 Summer Hours end 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2012-13 3 Alvin Community College Phone Directory 281-756-3500 (For numbers not listed) Administrative Offices Electroneurodiagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5644 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3598 Emergency Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5625 Assistant to the President / Executive Director of Development English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3712 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3600 Enrollment Services Center Dean of : Admission, Financial Aid, Transcript Services, Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3718 Testing Services, Registration, Graduation . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3789 Financial Aid Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Financial & Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3594 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3691 Instruction, Provost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5601 Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3709 Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3990 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670 Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3517 Hazlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3501 Division Chair of: Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3974 Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3612 Human Service-Substance Abuse Counseling . . . . . . . . .281-756-3652 Math & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5669 Industrial Design Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3784 Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3734 Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3536 Tech Division I - Business Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3659 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Tech Division II - Legal/Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3642 KACC Radio-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Tech Division III - Technical & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Learning Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3566 y Tech Division IV - Allied Health/Corrections . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5660 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3559 r Technical Division V - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5611 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3812 o Director of: Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3550 t c Advising Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3707 e Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3567 r Dual Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3718 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3587 Di Fiscal Affairs/Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3509 Nursing-Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5630 Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3639 Nursing - Vocational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5630 e Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3536 Office Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3811 n Institutional Effectiveness/Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3663 Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3642 o Learning Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 281-756-3556 Pearland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3900 h Marketing & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3567 Pedi Echocardiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5651 P Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3583 Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3805 C Departmental and Staff Offices Physical Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3583 Academic Enhancement Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3565 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670 C Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3660 Polysomnography - Sleep Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5655 A Admissions/Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Process Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3785 Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5669 Public Relations Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3600 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3605 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3556 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670 Registrar's Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5669 Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3506 Business Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3660 Transfer Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3505 Business Office/Cashier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3516 Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5660 Campus Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3593 ROTC Career Planning and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3560 Air Force Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UH 713-743-3703 Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3700 Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5680 Center for Professional & Workforce Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3789 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3607 Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5670 Sports & Human Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3692 Child Development Laboratory School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3644 Student Activities Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3686 Child Development Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 281-756-3644 Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3560 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3767 Technical Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5601 Computer Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3783 Theater Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3609 Continuing Education Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3787 Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3566 Court Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3757 Upward Bound Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3849 Criminal Justice/Police Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3951 Veteran’s Certification Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3949 Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3671 Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-5650 Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3728 Services for Students with Disabilities: Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3607 Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3531 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-756-3845 4 2012-13 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 General Information History Philosophy The Alvin Community College District was approved by the qualified We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. Learning is a voters of the Alvin Independent School District on November 2, lifelong process, and all individuals should have oppor tunities for 1948. From its inception until the 1971-72 academic year, the lifelong education. Education should help people develop, to their College was administered by officials of the Alvin Independent maximum capacity, technical excellence, occupational proficiency, School District. The 1971-72 academic year marked the beginning and academic ability. Education should also provide for personal of a new era in the history of Alvin Community College. A separate enrichment. To prosper in a complex and changing society, each administration, tax district, and College Board were established individual must learn to think independently, value logical and to assume the management, control, and operation of a newly tested con clusions, develop problem-solving abilities, and function created Alvin Junior College District. effectively with other people. Competent performance contributes significantly to individual health and happiness and benefits the Initially, when the College and public schools were in the same organizations and communities in which individuals work and live. system, the College was part of Alvin High School. The first Alvin Community College is an integral part of the community classes began on September 12, 1949, in facilities which grouped it serves, and it must respond to identified needs and interests. grades 11 through 14 in one building and which placed Alvin under In delivering educational services, we believe that there is no a system known as the 6-4-4 plan. One of the more important substitute for the pursuit of excellence. changes in the program of Alvin Community College was the n building of a separate physical plant for academic work at the o college level and dropping of the 6-4-4 plan in favor of a 6-3-3-2 i arrangement. The college program was strengthened by additional t Mission Statement a facilities, by an enlarged faculty, and by successfully meeting the m standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary The mission of Alvin Community College is to improve Schools (1959). Alvin Community College moved to its present lives by providing affordable, accessible and innovative r o campus in the summer session of 1963. educational opportunities to those it serves. f n I By a vote of both the original district and voters of adjoining al territories, the college district was enlarged to nearly twice its Vision Statement geographical size in 1974. Then, in the spring of 1975, an $8 r e million bond issue was approved, providing funds for the facilities Alvin Community College will be recognized as a n necessary to meet an expanding enrollment. In 1998 the College premier community college in the state of Texas. e expanded into its service area with the establishment of the G Pearland Center in the former C.J. Harris Elementary School in Pearland. In the Spring 2005, a 19.9 million dollar bond issue was approved, providing funds for a new Science/Health Science Building to meet the needs of expanding health programs, overcrowded classrooms, and provide up to date technology and simulation labs. The enrollment of Alvin Community College has grown from 134 students in 1949 to a record high of 5296 in 2010 . During this period of growth, Alvin Community College has had five presidents: Mr. A.G. Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1949-1954 Dr. A.B. Templeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-1964 Mr. D.P. O’Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1971 Dr. T.V. Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-1976 Dr. A. Rodney Allbright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976 to present 6 2012-13 Institutional Goals located in the Business and Industrial Technologies Center, laboratories are provided for the various programs in the area. To fulfill its stated Mission, the College has established specific Facilities include an open-concept office administration lab and a goals that are modified as needed to meet changing circumstances. crime lab. Facilities for instruction in industrial programs include These goals are as follows: an electronics lab, a welding lab and fabrication shop. Also in this building are offices and classrooms for the Child Development 1 Student Success program. Alvin Community College will provide access to high quality educational opportunities to its students in an environment The Student Center consists of the Texas Room, Student Activities that encourages success. offices, campus cafe and College Store The Physical Fitness Center includes the athletic offices, the 2 Partnerships & Resource Development gym, weight room, dance exercise studio, four racquetball courts, Alvin Community College will carry out its mission efficiently, saunas, dressing rooms, lockers, eight tennis courts, a baseball and will engage in partnerships that bring resources to the field, two-mile jogging track, a soccer/football field, a softball field, college and community. and related fitness equipment. 3 Professional Development The Liberal Arts Center contains classrooms, the foreign language lab, faculty offices, and the offices of the Dean of Academic Alvin Community College will promote lifelong learning for Programs, and the Academic Division Chairs. its employees that improves their effectiveness in serving students and the community. The Art Instruction Laboratory contains offices, storage, and space for art instruction and creation. 4 Cultural Awareness Alvin Community College will have an educational The Continuing Education-Workforce Training/Health Science G environment that reflects a changing world and prepares its Center contains offices, classrooms, and laboratories supporting e students to live and work in diverse situations. workforce training in Health Sciences offered through the College's n Continuing Education. e r 5 Campus Safety The Science/Health Science Building contains four teaching a l Alvin Community College will ensure the safety of its campus theaters, laboratories, classrooms, faculty suites, offices of Allied I for students, employees and the community. Health Division chairs, and office of the Provost Dean of Instruction. n f o The Occupational Technical Building includes a drafting lab/ Facilities classroom, two additional laboratories, six classrooms, faculty r m The main campus of Alvin Community College, situated on 113 offices, and the Criminal Justice Training Center. a acres in Alvin, Texas, consists of seventeen buildings: Learning Resources Center, Fine Arts Center, Childcare Center, Business The Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV building is the t i and Industrial Technologies Center, Student Center, Physical operational center for 89.7 KACC, a federally licensed FM radio o Fitness Center, Liberal Arts Building, Continuing Education - station and student laboratory. This center also includes faculty n Workforce Training/Health Science Center, Occupational Technical offices, a mock courtroom, and a performing arts venue. Building, Court Reporting Center/KACC Radio-TV Building, Nolan Ryan Center, Maintenance Complex, Transportation Center, The Nolan Ryan Center is a 12,000 square foot facility built by the Shipping & Receiving Building, Science/Health Science Building, Nolan Ryan Foundation and donated to the college in 1996. It Art Instruction Laboratory. contains classrooms, a community room that seats 216 people and kitchen facilities. The remaining portion of the building houses the The first floor of the Learning Resources Center contains the Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center. Department of Information Technology, Office of the Dean of Students, Enrollment Services Center, Advising Services, Financial There is parking space on the main campus for approximately Aid Office, Registrar's Office, Veterans and Graduation Offices, 1,940 vehicles. Cyberlink Lab and Business Office. The second floor houses the Learning Lab, Career Planning and Placement Office, classrooms, Pearland Center the Library, GED, and various faculty. The Fine Arts Center Continuing Education/Workforce Education classes are taught contains facilities for the Music Department, Drama Department, at the Pearland Center. Classes are offered Monday through and Art Department. Facilities include studios, rehearsal rooms, Thursday and on weekends. offices, an art gallery, and the Theater/ auditorium. The first floor of the Childcare Center houses classrooms, offices and kitchen facilities used by the Child Development Laboratory School and Kindergarten program. The second floor contains faculty offices and classrooms, as well as, offices used by the Upward Bound program and the Marketing and Communications department. In addition to the many classrooms and offices 2012-13 7 Public Notice, Compliance Statements The student must complete the FERPA Non-release Form in person and provide picture identification. The student also has Civil Rights: the right to allow designated individuals to view their non-directory In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. information. The student must complete the Limited FERPA 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. Release Form in person and provide picture identification at the 92-318), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-256), Alvin ESC at any time. The individual(s) who the student releases non- Community College does not discriminate against or exclude from directory information to must request to view that information in participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student person and provide picture identification at the ESC. No information body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, will be given our over the phone. religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status. Students have the right under FERPA to inspect and review their Rights of Individuals with Disabilities: education records within 45 days of the day the institution receives Alvin Community College complies with Section 504 of the a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) and with the Americans written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The With Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), and does not discriminate on registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student the basis of a disability in the areas of admission, accessibility, of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Records treatment and employment. Individuals with disabilities, as defined not maintained by the registrar will also be made available. under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution’s academic and employment requirements will be provided with a Students may ask the college to amend a record that they believe variety of academic services and resources. ACC supports efforts is inaccurate or misleading. They should contact the registrar, in making the campus more accessible and encourages students identify the part of the record to be changed, and specify why it with disabilities to participate in all activities. Students seeking is inaccurate or misleading. If the college decides to amend the assistance should contact the Advising Services. Information record as requested by the student, the college will notify the concerning college practices as they relate to Section 504 and ADA student of the decision and advise the student of the right to a should be directed to the Dean of Students. n hearing regarding the request of the amendment. Upon request the o college may disclose education records without consent to officials i Access to Programs: Admission to College programs is based t of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. on requirements outlined in this catalog. Alvin Community College a m will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not Students have the right to file a complaint with the United States restrict admission to and participation in its programs. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Alvin r o Community College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Students Right-To-Know f n Student Right-To-Know (SRTK) is a federally-mandated public Family Policy Compliance Office I disclosure requirement which provides data about Alvin Community U.S. Department of Education l College's completion and transfer rates. The purpose of SRTK is to a 600 Independence Avenue, SW provide the public with standardized information that might be helpful r Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 e in making a college determination. Information about this data may Phone: (202) 260-3887 n be obtained from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and e Research. STRK rates are reported annually on the IPEDS-GRS Photo and Videotape Policy G (Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System-Graduation The ACC's Marketing Office takes photographs (still and video) Rate Survey). of students throughout the year. These photographs often include students in classrooms, study areas, attending events, etc. ACC Campus crime statistics are reported on the college home page - reserves the right to use these photographs as a part of its www.alvincollege.edu. publicity and marketing efforts. Students who enroll at ACC do so with the understanding that these photographs might include their FERPA: likeness and might be used in College publications, both printed Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Access to and electronic, for recruiting and advertising purposes. Permission Student Records: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act will always be requested from the student prior to use. of 1974 (PL 93-380), commonly known as FERPA, provides that all records pertaining to a student that are maintained by the college Sex Offender Information: To comply with the Campus Sex must be open for inspection by the student and may not be made Crime Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386), which available to any other person without the written authorization of the is a Federal Law enacted on October 28, 2000, that provides student. for the tracking of convicted registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education, or working on Release of Directory Information college campuses, Alvin Community College provides a website: The following items of directory information may be released without www.alvincollege.edu/police/sexoffenderinfo.htm. To access the the written consent of the student: name, address, telephone website simply click on the address, then read the caveats and numbers, date of birth, major, awards and degrees, email address, agree to the terms. You will be able to search by name or location. participation in sports and activities, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, most recent educational Religious Holy Days: In compliance with Texas Education Code institution attended and enrollment status. The student is responsible 51.911, Alvin Community College allows a student to be absent for notifying the Registrar's Office by the 12th class day of every fall/ for the observance of a religious holy day. Students may request spring semester and by the 4th class day of the summer sessions if permission for this absence in the office of Dean of Students. any of the information listed above is not to be released. 8 2012-13 Substance Abuse Policy Statement subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity Alvin Community College is committed to providing a safe, healthy, receiving Federal financial assistance..." 20 U.S.C. § 1681. and satisfying environment for its students, faculty, staff and guests. For that purpose, ACC has adopted and implemented a program to Title IX of the Education Amendements of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs, is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination alcohol and tobacco by its students on college premises or as part based on the gender of students and employees of educational of any of its activities. Drug and alcohol use, misuse, and abuse are institutions which receive Federal financial assitance. complex behaviors with many negative outcomes at both the cultural and the individual levels. This substance policy stands in effect to Title IX Coordinators Responsible for Implementation and minimize the potentially harmful outcomes related to student learning Enforcement at Alvin Community College. Students may receive information about rights and grievance procedures, by contacting the Dean of Students, (281) 756- College policy prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution 3517. Employees and others may contact the Director of Human of tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs is made available Resources, (281) 756-3639, at 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas to all students through the ACC Student Handbook located on the 77511-4898. college website or in the annual Student Handbook and Planner which may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Center, Dean Filing a Grievance of Students, or the Student Activities Office. The Office of the Dean of Students and the Director of Human Resources have been given the primary responsibility for responding Tobacco Policy to questions about and receiving complaints of sexual harassment Alvin Community College is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and or violation of civil rights of students. Students may also address smokeless tobacco are not allowed in college owned or controlled their questions or complaints to the department chairperson or other vehicles, in or around ACC buildings, grounds, or other facilities college administrative personnel. In such cases, the chairperson or owned or leased, regardless of location. the administrator should immediately contact the Dean of Students Exception: Smoking shall be limited to campus parking lots and and/or the Director of Human Resources for consultation. private vehicles parked on College property. Investigation of a specific complaint of sexual harassment will be G Standard of Conduct: The college student is considered a initiated upon submission of a written and signed statement by the e responsible adult. The student’s enrollment indicates acceptance student to the Dean of Students. Confidentiality will be maintained to n of the standards of conduct published in the Student Handbook. the extent permitted under the law, and the rights of the individuals e Sexual Misconduct involved will be protected. Disagreement with the resolution of the r It is the policy of Alvin Community College to maintain an educational complaint will be handled according to the usual procedures for a environment free from sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual grievances as outlined in the Student Handbook. l harassment is expressly prohibited, and offenders are subject I n to disciplinary action. “Sexual harassment” is defined as either Social Media Guidelines f unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or other o Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, by an employee of r the college, when: and blogs provide opportunities for students to communicate and m share information. The college endorses "best practices" which help (1) submission by a student to such conduct is made a students make effective use of these opportunities. Please refer explicitly or implicitly a condition for academic opportunity or t to the ACC Student Handbook for a comprehensive list of general advancement; i cautionary recommendations. o (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is n used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that Classroom Use of Personal Electronic Devices student; or Alvin Community College establishes the right of each faculty (3) the intended effects to or reasonably foreseeable effect of member to determine if and how personal electronic devices are such conduct is to create an intimidating, hostile, or allowed to be used in the classroom. offensive environment for the student. Racial Harassment 1. College instructors may restrict or prohibit the use of personal It is the policy of Alvin Community College to maintain an academic electronic devices in his or her classroom, lab, or any other and working environment free from all forms of harassment and instructional setting. An instructor may allow students to use to insist that all students and employees be treated with dignity, laptops or other devices for taking notes or class work. respect, and courtesy. Comments or conduct relating to a person's 2. Individual students may be directed to turn off personal race or ethnic background, which fails to respect the dignity and electronic devices if the devices are not being used for class feelings of the individual, are unacceptable. Any behavior toward purposes. If the student does not comply, the student may be a student or employee by an employee, supervisor, or student asked to leave the classroom. that constitutes racial harassment will not be tolerated. Students 3. In establishing restrictions, instructors must make reasonable believing that they have been victims of racial harassment should accommodations for students with disabilities in working with report such incident to the Vice President of Student Affairs. the Office for Disabilities Services. Employees should report incidents to the Director of Human 4. Students are not permitted to record (whether audio or visual Resources. Every reported incident of racial harassment will be or both) any part of a class/lab/other session unless explicitly thoroughly and promptly investigated with the cooperation of the granted permission to do so by the instructor. person being harassed. 5. Students who fail to comply with an instructor's restrictions or prohibition will be subject to the Student Discipline and Title IX - Equal Educational Opportunity Conduct Code as published in the Alvin Community College "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be Student Handbook or be asked for leave the class. excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 2012-13 9 Academic Policies & Regulations Admissions at another institution must obtain approval from the Dean of Students, 281-756-3517. Returning students who have not To apply or to request information in person, visit the Enrollment attended ACC for one or more years must complete a new Services Center. Correspondence regarding admission should be admission application. addressed to the Registrar's Office. • Graduates from home school programs: Admission Alvin Community College is an open admission institution. However, Application, home school transcript verifying graduation admission to the College does not guarantee admission to specific date with school official name and signature and THEA, programs. Some departments require that the student obtain ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores. departmental approval before registering for their programs and courses, and special requirements may apply. • Dual Credit, Concurrently enrolled high school students or Admission to the college is required for admission to all departmental Home School students. Admission Application, Early Admission programs. See the Admission to Specific Curriculums section. Contract, official high school transcript and THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test (if not exempt). Enrollment Services Center s • Individual approval - includes graduates of non-accredited n The Enrollment Services Center, located at the front entrance of schools or individuals without a regionally accredited high o Building A, is a one stop shop for prospective and current students. school diploma or GED: Admission Application and THEA, i The ESC provides a full range of services which include admission, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores. t a registration, financial aid, dissemination of general information, l placement testing and GED registration, grant, loan and scholarship Financial Aid Eligibility – Students who gain admission to u processing, graduation application, enrollment verification, Alvin Community College under Individual Approval status g transcript requests, student program changes, nontraditional credit but are not eligible to receive federal Title IV grants (includes e applications, residency reclassifications, data change requests and Pell Grant), loans and work study. Students should visit with R course withdrawals. an advisor to consider this decision or successfully complete & the GED prior to college admission. Admission Requirements s Out of Country High School Diploma e Students entering college for the first time must be advised by Students who earned a high school diploma from an i c Advising Services. Students should complete testing before their out of country high school may enter Alvin Community li advising session, or bring TASP, THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET College under Individual Approval status. Those who o or COMPASS scores or proof of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) plan to apply for financial aid must have their transcripts P exemption to the session (see Testing section). formally translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation c service (See Evaluation of Previous Education section) OR i Students must provide the records and/or forms listed under the successfully complete the GED prior to seeking admission m appropriate category. Personal copies may be used for advising; to the college. This allows admission as a high school e however, an official copy of test scores must be on file before the graduate. d student may register. (Note: See also Testing and TSI sections.) a • International students (Students born in another country who c Admission Categories are not U.S. citizens or resident aliens): Approval from the Advisor A for International Students is required. For additional requirements. • Graduates from accredited high schools: Admission Call 281/756-3531. Application,high school transcript with graduation date, and THEA,TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS, test scores. International Student Regulations • Students with GED Certificates: Admission Application,GED International students are citizens of a country other than the United scores and THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS States who have an F-1 or M-1 visa for educational purposes and test scores. who intend to return to their home country upon completion of their educational program. International students must carry a minimum • College transfer students: Admission Application, transcripts of twelve semester hours to meet the requirements of the United from previous colleges and THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ASSET or COMPASS test scores. Students on probation or Before any admission action can be taken, international students must complete and file the following with the Counselor for suspension must obtain approval from the Dean of Students. International Students four months prior to the beginning of the Call 281-756-3517 for an appointment. semester in which they plan to enroll: 1. A completed application form • Former ACC students: All returning students must provide current 2. Official transcripts for at least the last four years of second- transcripts from colleges attended since last attending ACC and ary school study and for any university-level or other post- THEA, TASP, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test scores. secondary school work. These records must list all subjects Former ACC students on academic probation or suspension taken,grades earned or examination results in each subject, 10 2012-13
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