ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-2014 FALL SEMESTER 2013
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New Student Orientation(NSO) NSO (AM)/Faculty Work Day (PM) Registration Classes Begin Labor Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 1st session class Fall Break for Students and Faculty Fall Break for Faculty Faculty Development Day Mid-Semester Early Web Registration for Spring Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Early Registration for Spring Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Break Day for Students and Faculty Thanksgiving Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 2nd session class Final Exams During Class Periods Fall Semester Ends Grade Day
November 4-7
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November 13 November 27 November 28-29 December 2 December 10-16 December 16 December 17
New Student Orientation Registration Day Classes Begin Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 1st session class Mid-Semester Spring Break for Students and Faculty Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Early Registration for Summer Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Early Web Registration for Fall Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Easter Break for Students and Faculty Easter Holiday Early Registration for Fall Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Last Day to Withdraw from a 2nd session class Final Exams During Class Periods Spring Semester Ends Grade Day Faculty Development Day/Graduation Rehearsal Faculty Development Day/Graduation
May 15 May 19 May 26 June 25 July 2 July 3 July 21 July 31-August 6 August 6 August 7
Registration Day Classes Begin Memorial Day Holiday Mid-semester Student/Faculty Break Day Independence Day Holiday(observed) Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Final Exams During Class Periods Summer Semester Ends Grade Day
SPRING SEMESTER 2014
SUMMER SEMESTER 2014
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-2015 FALL SEMESTER 2014
August 12 August 13 August 14 August 18 September 1 September 29 October 13-14
New Student Orientation(NSO) NSO (AM)/Faculty Work Day (PM) Registration Classes Begin Labor Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 1st session class NCCCS System Conference/Faculty Dev Days/ Fall Break for Students Mid-Semester Early Web Registration for Spring Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Early Registration for Spring Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Break Day for Students and Faculty Thanksgiving Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 2nd session class Final Exams During Class Periods Fall Semester Ends Grade Day
October 15 October 27-30
Wednesday Monday-Thursday
November 3-6
Monday-Thursday
November 12 November 26 November 27-28 December 1 December 9-15 December 15 December 16
New Student Orientation Registration Day Classes Begin Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a 1st session class Mid-Semester Spring Break for Students and Faculty Easter Holiday Early Registration for Summer Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Early Web Registration for Fall Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Early Registration for Fall Semester (Student makes appointment with advisor) Last Day to Withdraw from a 2nd session class Final Exams During Class Periods Spring Semester Ends Grade Day Faculty Break Days Graduation Rehearsal Graduation
SUMMER SEMESTER
Registration Day Classes Begin Memorial Day Holiday Mid-semester Independence Day Holiday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Final Exams During Class Periods Summer Semester Ends Grade Day
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR …………………………………………………………………………… 3 2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR …………………………………………………………………………… 5 GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………………………11 History ………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Expanded Statement of Purpose……………………………………………………………….17 Mission……………………………………… ………………………………………………………………18 Goals………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18 JSCC School-Wide Competencies……………………………………………………………….19 JSCC Core Values………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Accreditation……………………………………………………………………………………………...20 Location and Instructional Facilities……………………………………………………………20 Campus Visitor Policy…………………………………………………………………………………21 Adult Education Center/East Duplin High School Map………………………………..24 Campus Map……………………………………………………………………………………..………25 ADMISSIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 General Admissions ………………………………………………………………………..……… 28 When to Apply……………………………………………………………………………………………29 Where to Apply………………………………………………………………………………….………30 Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………….………..30 Notification of Acceptance………………………………………………………………..……….35 Provisional Admissions……………………………………………………………………………....35 Admission of Former Students……………………………………………………………………36 Admission for Class Audit……………………………………………………………………………36 Admission of Out-of-State Students……………………………………………………………37 Admission of Foreign Students……………………………………………………………………38 Admission of Undocumented Immigrant Applicants…………………………………..38 Veterans……………………………………………………………………………………………………..39 Credit by Examination…………………………………………………………………………………39 Credit by Examination Through Tech-Prep Articulation……………….……………..40 Advanced Placement………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Advanced Credit…………………………………………………………………………………………40 Career and College Promise ……………………………………………………………………….42 Services for Students with Disabilities ……………………………………………………….43 Specific Program Information……………………………………………………………………..43 Catalog of Record…….…………………………………………………………………………………45 Academic Probationary or Suspended Status……………………………………………..46 Disciplinary Suspension………………………………………………………………………………46 Library…………………………………………………………………………………………………………46 Evening Offerings……………………………………………………………………………………….47 Class Schedule………………………………………………….………………………………………..48 Administrative Office Hours……………………………………………………………………….48 Changes in Regulations ……………………………………………………………………………..48 FEES AND FINANCIAL AID ……………………………………………………………………………………….51 Tuition and Fees……………………………………………………………….………………………..52 Continuing Education Registration Fees………………………………………………………54 Residence Status of Tuition Payment………………………………………………………….55
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Curriculum Refunds …………………………………………………………………………………..56 Transcript Fee …………………………………………………………………………………………..57 Student Financial Aid………………………………………………………………………………..57 General Provisions Title IV Financial Aid Programs……………………………………..59 Federal Pell Grant and Scholarships……………………………………………………………62 Scholarships……………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 Vocational Rehabilitation……………………………………………………………………………74 NC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program…………………………………………..74 Veterans Education Assistance……………………………………………………………………74 Applications for Financial Aid and Veterans Education Benefits………………….77 ACADEMIC STANDARDS……………………………………………………………………………………………79 Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates…………………………………………..80 Registration…………………………………………………………………………………………………81 Drop/Add…………………………………………………………………………………………………..81 Course Load ……………………………………………………………………………………………...82 Semester Hours………………………………………………………………………………………….82 Grading System…………………………………………………………………………………………..83 Incomplete Grade………………………………………………………….…………………………..84 Continued Study Grade………………………………………………………………………………85 Grade Point Average……………………………………………………………………………………85 Academic Retention Requirements……………………………….……………………………86 Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension…………………………………………..86 Withdrawal…………………………………………………………………………………………………87 Involuntary Withdrawal from Health Education Programs……………..…………..88 Health Education Department - Dismissal Policy……………………………………….88 Health Education Department - Probation Policy……………………………………….91 Course Substitutions…………………………………………………………………………………..93 Repetition of Curriculum Course Work…………………………………...…………………93 Grade Reports……………………………………………………………….…………………………..94 Transcripts..………………………………………………………………………………………………..94 Student Classification…………………………………………………...…………………………...94 Adding or Dropping Courses………………………………………………………………………95 Course Prerequisites and Corequisites……………………………………………………….95 Transfer of Credit from James Sprunt Community College……………….…………96 Transfer of Credit within James Sprunt Community College……………………….98 Transfer of Credit to James Sprunt Community College………………………………99 Class Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………101 Open Circuit TV Courses Taken by Veteran Students…………………………………101 Independent Study Policy Pertaining to Veteran Students………………..………102 Spartan Alert System (S.A.S) ……………………………………………………………………103 Closure of the College Due to Adverse Weather or Other Conditions……….104 Conduct Policy………………………………………………………………………………………….108 Definition of Disruptive Conduct………………………………………………………………108 Drug and Alcohol Policy……………………………………………………………………………110 Policy Concerning Weapons on Campus or Other Educational Property…..113 Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy………………………………………………………………114 JSCC Software Copyright Compliance Policy……………………………………………..115
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Electronic Signature Policy………………………………………………….……………………116 Acceptable Use Policy………………………………………………………………………………117 Academic Dishonesty Policy……………………………………………………………………..120 Free Speech and Public Assembly………………………………….…………………………121 Religious Observance Policy……………………………………………………………………..126 Campus Safety and Security……………………………………………………………………..127 Children on Campus…………………………………………………………………………………128 Pets on Campus……………………………………………………………………………………… 128 Student Appeals………………………………………………………………………………………128 Traffic Regulations……………………………………………………………………………………132 Student On-Campus Parking Procedures…………………………….……………………132 Institutional Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………….134 Associate Degree Nursing & Practical Nursing Graduation Requirements…134 Graduation Persistence Rates…………………………………………………………………..135 Student Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………135 Student Rights……………………………………………………….…………………………………136 Performance Measures and Standards………………………………..……………………137 STUDENT LIFE………………………………………………………………………………………………………..141 Student Services………………………………………………………………………………………142 Guidance and Counseling…………………………………………………………………………142 Testing………………………………………………………………………………………………………143 Faculty Advisor…………………………………………………………………………………………143 Student Records……………………………………………………………………….………………144 Retention and Disposition of Records…………………………….…………………………145 Housing Facilities………………………………………………………………………………………146 Placement…………………………………………………………………………………………………146 Health Services and Insurance………………………………………………………………….146 Student Government Association……………………………………………………………..147 Ambassador Program………………………………………………………….……………………147 Student Organizations………………………………………………………………………………147 Athletics and Intramural Sports………………………………………………………………..148 Bookstore…………………………………………………………………………………………………148 Student Center and Food Services……………………………………………………………149 Dress…………………………………………………………………………………………………………150 Student Participation in School Activities………………………………………………...150 Graduation Orders ………………………………………………………………………………....151 Social and Cultural Activities…………………………………………………………………...151 Student Activities……………………………………………………………………………………..151 Student ID Policy………………………………………………………………………………………152 Honors and Awards………………………………………………………………………………….154 PROGRAMS OF STUDY……………………………………………………………………………………………156 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS……………………………………………160 Accounting……………………………………………………………………………………………….161 Advertising and Graphic Design………………………………………………………………..167 Agribusiness Technology…………………………………………………………………………..171 Applied Animal Science Technology……………………………………………….………...174 Applied Animal Science Technology-Swine Management Concentration……………..177
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Associate Degree Nursing…………………………………………………………………………181 Business Administration……………………………………………………………………………189 Computer Information Technology-Application Track……………………………….192 Computer Information Technology-Networking Track……………………………...196 Cosmetology…………………………………………………………….………………………………198 Criminal Justice Technology………………………………………………………………………203 Early Childhood Education………………………………………………………………………..206 Medical Assisting………………………………………………………………………………………210 Office Administration………………………………………………………………………………..216 School Age Education……………………………………………………………………………….221 Viticulture and Enology Technology………………………………….………………………224 COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS…………………………………………………………………………………228 Biotechnology…………………………………………………………………………………………..228 Physical Therapist Assistant………………………………………………………………………228 GENERAL EDUCATION—COLLEGE TRANSFER………………………………………………………… 231 College Transfer Program………………………………………………………………………....232 Associate in Arts Degree…………………………………………………………………………..233 Transfer Core Diploma-Associate in Arts…………………………………………………..241 Associate in Science Degree……………………………………………………………………..242 Transfer Core Diploma-Associate in Science……………………………………………..250 General Education Program………………………………………………………………………252 DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS………………………………………………………………..255 Basic Law Enforcement Training……………………………………………………………….257 Cosmetology Instructor……………………………………………………….…………………...258 Electrical/Electronics Technology……………………………………………………………..260 General Occupational Technology……………………………………….……………………262 Infant/Todder Care…………………………………………………………………………………..263 Practical Nursing……………………………………………………………………………………...264 Welding Technology………………………………………………………………………………...271 DUPLIN CORRECTIONAL CENTER PROGRAMS………………………………………………………...273 Foodservice Technology……………………………………………………………………………274 CONTINUING EDUCATION………………………………………………………………………………………275 General Information…………………………………………………………………………………276 Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………………………………277 Academic Credit……………………………………………………………………………………….277 When Courses Will Begin………………………………………….………………………………277 Registration………………………………………………………………………………………………277 Class Repetition Policy………………………………………………………………………………277 Attendance………………………………………………………………………….…………………...278 Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………………...278 Refund Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………278 Transcripts………………………………………………………………………………………………..279 Counseling………………………………………………………………………………………………..279 Adult Basic Education…………………………………………………………………………….…279 English as a Second Language (ESL)………………………………………..………………..280 Adult High School Diploma Program…………………………………………………………280 Compensatory Education Program ………………………………………….……………...282
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High School Equivalency……………………………………………………………………………282 Workplace Basic Skills Programs…………………………………………………….………...283 Human Resources Development (HRD)………………………………………….…………284 Occupational Extension…………………………………………………………………………....285 Self-Supporting Programs…………………………………………………………………………285 Small Business Center…………………………………………………………….………………..285 Customized Training Program …………………………………………………..……………..286 SPECIAL PROGRAMS……………………………………………………………….……………………………..289 Academic Support Center…………………………………………………………………………291 Developmental Education Program…………………………………………………………..291 Career & Counseling Center……………………………………………………………………..292 Duplin County Center for Leadership Development…………………….……………292 Educational Talent Search Project…………………………………………………………….293 Mount Olive College Transfer Agreement…………………………………….…………..293 The Debra S. Morrisey Leadership Challenge..……………….…………………………294 Student Support Services……………………………..………………………………………….295 Upward Bound………………………………………………………………………………………...296 Wells Fargo Partnership East Program………………………………………………………296 Dual Enrollment Program with Fayetteville State University……………………..297 Partnership With North Carolina Wesleyan College………………………………….297 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS……………………………………..…………………………………………………..299 Academic Related……………………………………………………………………………………..301 Accounting………………………………………………………………………………………………..302 Agriculture………………………………………………………………………………………………..305 Alternative Energy Technology…………………………………………………….…………..306 Animal Science…………………………………………………………………….…………………..307 Art …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..310 Biology………………………………………………………………………………………………………317 Blueprint Reading…………………………………………………………………………………….321 Business……………………………………………………………………………………………………322 Chemistry…………………………………………………………………………………………………324 Computer Information Technology……………………………………………………………340 Criminal Justice…………………………………………………………………………………………328 Cooperative Education………………………………………………………………………………332 Communication/Speech……………………………………………………………………………335 Cosmetology……………………………………………………….……………………………………336 Database Management Technology…………………………….……………………………342 Design..………………………………………………………………………….…………………………343 Developmental Mathematics……………………………………………………………………343 Drama/Theatre…………………………………………………………………………………………346 Economics…………………………………………………………………………………………………347 Education……………………………………………………………………….………………………...348 Electricity………………………………………………………………………….……………………...358 Electronics………………………………………………………………………………………………..362 English………………………………………………………………………………………………………362 Foodservice Technology……………………………………………………………………………370 French………………………………………………………………………………………………………370
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Geography.....…………………………………………………………………………………………..372 Geology..….…..…...…………………………………………………………….……………………..372 Graphic Arts…………...………………………….……………………………………………………373 Graphic Design..............…...……………………………………………………………………..373 Health..............………………………………………………………………………………………..377 History...............……………………………………………….....………………………………….378 Humanities…..............………………………………………………………………………………380 Information Systems……..............……………………………………………………………..326 Information Systems Security………...............…………………………………………….425 Journalism..............………………………………………………………………………………….384 Latin………………………………………………………………………………….………...............385 Marketing and Retailing....................……………………………………………………....397 Mathematics..............……………………………………………………………….……………..385 Medical Assisting.……………………………………………………………...................…….393 Music....................……………………………………………………………………………………398 Networking Operating Systems...............………………………………………………….400 Networking Technology..............………………………………………………………………400 Nursing.................……………………………………………………………………………………401 Office Systems Technology...............…………………………………………………………405 Philosophy...............…………………………………………………………………………………417 Physical Education…..............……………………………………………………………………408 Physics…………………..............…………………………………………………………………….416 Political Science…..............……………………………………………………………………….417 Psychology……...............……………………………………………………………………………418 Reading…………..............……………………………………………………………………………422 Religion………..............………………………………………………………………………………423 Social Work……..............……………………………………………………………….………… 429 Sociology……..............………………………………………………………………………………425 Spanish……..............…………………………………………………………………………………428 Viticulture/Enology…..............………………………………………………………………….430 Web Technologies…...............…………………………………………………………….…….433 Welding…...............………………………………………………………………………………….433 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF………………………………………………………………………………...437 Board of Trustees………………..............……………………………………………………….438 General Administration…………..............……………………………………………………439 Institutional Administration……….................…………………………………………….439 Faculty and Staff…..............………………………………………………………………………440 INDEX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 458
