Robeson Community College General Catalog [1991-1993]

184 Pages·1991·6.1 MB·English

by  Robeson Community College

ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Highway 301 North
Post Office Box 420
1
Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: [phone]
Fax No: [phone]
General Catalog
1991-1993
Volume XIV
Robeson Community College is a tax-assisted, two-year public institution.
It is one of 58 schools in the North Carolina Community College System
and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree in
Applied Science and the Associate Degree in General Education. RCC is
also accredited bythe North Carolina Board ofNursing, the North Carolina
Board ofCosmeticArts and Redken Laboratories in Conogo Park, California.
Admission to any and all educational programs offered by Robeson
Community College is made without regard to race, color, sex, religion,
age, handicap, or national origin.
All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies
and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Robeson
Community College reserves the right to make changes in program
requirements and offerings, in regulations and fees. The college reserves
the right to discontinue at any time any program or course described in
this publication. While every effort will be made to give advance notice of
any change of program or course, such notice is not guaranteed or
required.
Directory of Correspondence
Inquiries concerning aspects ofthe college's operations and policies should
be addressed to the officials listed below:
For Information About: Write To:
Admissions Director ofAdmissions
Business Operations Vice President of Business Services
. . .
Career Development Director of Career Development
Continuing Education Vice President of Continuing Education
.
Counseling Director of Counseling
Curriculum Programs (Day) Assistant Vice President of
. . .
Educational Services (Day)
Curriculum Programs (Evening) Assistant Vice President of
.
Educational Sen/ices (Evening)
Financial Aid Financial Aid Officer
General Matters President
Handicapped Services Director of Counseling
Job Placement Placement Office
Resource Services Assistant Vice President of
Resource Services
Student Activities SGA Advisor
Student Records Registrar
Testing Director ofTesting
Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Officer
Address inquires to: Robeson Community College
Post Office Box 420
1
Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: [phone]
Fax No: [phone]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
General Policies vi
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students vi
Nondiscrimination Policy vi
Drugs and Alcohol Policy vi
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program vi
Statement on Aids vii
General
vii
Academic Calendar 1991-92
viii
Academic Calendar 1992-93 ix
Board ofTrustees x
Administration and Staff x
Academic Programs Offered
xiii
Continuing Education Programs
xiii
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Campus
1
Campus Visits 1
History of the College
1
The Community College System 2
Accreditation 2
Institutional Philosophy/Purpose 4
Institutional Goals 4
ADMISSIONS POLICY
General Admission Requirements 7
Program Admission Criteria (Listed by Curriculum) 8
Admission Procedures for High School Students 13
Foreign Student Admissions 13
Provisional Admissions 13
Special Credit Admissions 13
Special Conditions 14
Notification ofAcceptance 14
Credit by Examination 14
Credit by Transfer 14
Readmission Policies 15
Nursing Education Option and Respiratory
Care Technology Readmission Policy 15
STUDENT FINANCES
Residency Requirements 17
Tuition 17
FEES
Breakage Fee 17
Graduation Fee 18
Laboratory Fee 18
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Late Registration Fee 18
Student Activity Fee 18
Transcript Service and Fee 18
Malpractice Insurance 18
Student Insurance 19
OTHER EXPENSES
Textbooks 19
Commencement Invitations 19
College Ring 19
Refund Policy 19
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Grants 20
Scholarships 21
Employment (College Work-Study) 22
Loans 22
Other Programs 23
STUDENTACTIVITIES
Student Government 25
Dances 25
Field Day 25
Student Publications 26
Athletics 26
Special Events 26
CAMPUS SERVICES
Academic 27
Bookstore 27
Business Office 27
Bad Check Policy 28
Campus Security 28
Career Planning Services 28
Counseling Services 29
Division of Resource Services 29
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program 30
Drugs and Alcohol Policy 31
Handicapped Services 31
Health Service 32
Housing 32
Placement Services 32
Policy Governing Student Misconduct 32
Student Handbook 33
Student Orientation 33
Student Services 33
Testing Services 34
Placement/Entrance Test 34
Special Needs 34
Specialized Tests 34
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Tutorial Services 35
Veteran Services 35
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Attendance Policy and Procedures 36
Noncontiguous Enrollment 37
Reinstatement Policy 37
Tardies 38
Computing Grade Point Average 38
Credit by Examination 38
Credit by Transfer 40
Transfer of Credit within Robeson Community College 40
Grade Appeal Process 40
Grade Reports 41
Grading System 41
Grading System-Associate Degree Nursing/
Respiratory Care Technology Programs 42
Repeating Course Work 43
Waiver of Prerequisites 43
Program Change Procedures 43
Program Completion Requirements 43
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/POLICIES
Class Schedule 45
Change of Name and/or Address 45
Contact Hours 45
Credit Hours 45
Drop/Add Procedures and Withdrawal 45
Financial Obligations 46
Quarter System 46
Noncontiguous Enrollment 46
Transfer From Day to Evening/From Evening to Day 46
TransferAgreements 46
Transfer to Other Colleges 47
Standards ofAcceptable Academic Progress 47
AcademicAdvisement 48
Academic Probation 49
Academic Suspension 49
Graduation Requirements 50
Diplomas 50
Honors 50
Criteria for President's List 50
Criteria for Honor's List 51
Criteria for Graduating with Honors 51
Marshals 51
Additional Requirements for Graduation 51
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN GENERAL EDUCATION 53
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Accounting 55
Administrative Office Technology 57
Banking and Finance 59
Business Administration 61
Business Computer Programming 63
Early Childhood Associate 65
Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician 67
Industrial Maintenance Technology 69
Law Enforcement Technology 72
Nursing Education Option 74
Respiratory Care Technology 77
General Technology Curriculum Core 80
VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration 81
Carpentry and Cabinetmaking 84
Cosmetology 87
Electrical Installation and Maintenance 89
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Basic Law Enforcement 91
Geriatric Assistant 92
Nurses' Assistant 93
SPECIALIZED STUDIES
Developmental Studies 94
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 97
FACULTY 136
ADULTAND CONTINUING EDUCATION
General Information 142
Class Schedule and Enrollment 142
Admission 142
Fees and Insurance 142
Attendance 143
Certificates 143
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) 143
Additional Courses 143
Occupational Extension 143
In-plant Training 144
New and Expanding Industry Training 144
Focused Industrial Training 145
Small Business Center 147
Workshops, Seminars, and Courses 147
Counseling/Referral 147
IV
Emergency Services Education 151
Health Related Training 151
Emergency Medical Technician 151
Fire Service Training 151
Law Enforcement Training 153
Community Services Education 153
Course Descriptions 154
Literacy Education 158
General Overview 158
Adult Basic Education 158
Adult High School Program 159
High School Equivalency (GED) 159
The Learning Center 160
Compensatory Education 161
Project FACE 161
Project LIFT 162
Project NATIVE 162
Industrial/Business Community Linkages 162
Human Resources Development 162
Employment and Skills Training Center 163
Visiting Artist Program 163
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GENERAL POLICIES
Privacy Rights Act of Parents and Students Public Law
93-380
Robeson CommunityCollege adheres to the guidelines developed bythe
Department ofHealth, Education and Welfare regarding the Privacy Rights
of Parents and Students.
The collegeprovides students and parents ofdependentstudents access
to official records directly related to them and limits dissemination of per-
sonally identifiable information without the student's consent. Students
enrolled at Robeson Community College may review guidelines and pro-
cedures regarding Public Law 93-380 in the RCC Student Handbook and
in the Office of Records and Registration.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Robeson Community College's Board ofTrustees and staffrecognize the
importance of equal opportunity in all phases of the college's operations
and has officially adopted a position of nondiscrimination on the basis of
race, color, sex, age, religion, handicap, national origin, or other nonrele-
vant factors. This policyapplies to both students and employees atall levels
of the college's operations.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
The use and abuse of drugs and alcohol are subjects of immediate
concerns in our society. These problems are extremely complex and ones
forwhich there are no easysolutions. From a safety perspective, the users
and/or abusers of drugs or alcohol may impair the well-being of all em-
ployees, students, and the public at large, and may result in property
damage to the college. Therefore, in compliance with the Federal Drug-
FreeWorkplace and Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, it is the
policy of Robeson Community College that the unlawful use, possession,
distribution, manufacture, or dispensation of a controlled substance or
alcohol, is prohibited while on college premises, the college workplace, or
as part ofanycollege sponsored activity. Anyemployee orstudentviolating
this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termi-
nation or expulsion and referred forprosecution. The specifics ofthis policy
maybe found in the RCCStudentHandbook, RCC Library, and the Coun-
seling and Career Center.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Prevention Program
Robeson Community College operates a drug abuse awareness preven-
tion program for all students and employees. Counseling, information and
referral services are provided by professionally trained counselors. Coun-
selors are available to talkwith anyone concerning drug/alcohol use. Coun-
selors maybe contacted directlyorindirectly. Persons requesting anonymity
may telephone the Counseling and Career Center for information without
disclosing their names (738-7101, Extension 244). Referrals to external
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