Randolph Community College 633-0200 www.randolph.edu (336) • 2005 - 2006 College Catalog Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://archive.org/details/randolphcomm20052006cat Table of Contents Introduction 2 - 12 Enrollment Information 13 — 25 Expenses (Tuition &. Fees) 26 — 29 Student Financial Aid Consumer Information 30 — 33 Academic Policies 34 — 42 Other Regulations 43 - 53 Programs ofStudy (Curricula-Credit) 54 — 117 General EducationDepartment Associate inArts (CollegeTransfer) 57 - 59 Pre-MajorBusinessAdministration 60 - 62 Biotechnology (collaborative program) 63 Business TechnologyDepartment Accounting 64 - 65 BusinessAdministration 66 - 67 Global Logistics (collaborative program) 68 - 69 Information Systems 70 - 71 Information Systems: Network Administration &Support Concentration 72 — 73 Office Systems Technology 74 - 75 Health Occupations Department Associate DegreeNursing 76— 77 General OccupationalTechnology 78 - 81 NursingAssistant (forHuskinsstudents only) 82 PhysicalTherapist Assistant (collaborativeprogram) 83 - 84 Radiography 85 - 86 Human Services Department Basic Law EnforcementTraining 87 CriminalJusticeTechnology 88 Early Childhood Associate 89 - 92 Early ChildhoodAssociate:Teacher Associate Concentration 93 - 94 & Mechanical Industrial Department Autobody Repair 95 Automotive SystemsTechnology '. 96 — 97 Electric LinemanTechnology (collaborative program) 98 Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology 99- 100 Industrial SystemsTechnology 101 - 102 MachiningTechnology 103-105 WeldingTechnology-Certificate (evening) 106 Photographic Technology, Art and Design Department & Advertising Graphic Design 107 InteriorDesign 108- 109 Photographic Technology: Biomedical Photography Concentration 110- 111 PhotographicTechnology: Commercial PhotographyConcentration 112 - 113 Photographic Technology: PhotojournalismConcentration 114- 115 Photographic Technology: PortraitStudio ManagementConcentration 116- 117 Programs ofStudy (Continuing Education-Noncredit) 118 - 120 Course Descriptions 121 - 168 College Personnel 169 - 173 Index 174- 177 Published by RandolphCommunityCollege Summer2005. Introduction From the President Welcome to Randolph Community College! I am pleased to share the information contained in this catalog with you, and hope you find it to be useful. On our web site (www.randolph.edu) and in this catalog, you will find information on a broad range ofcollege credit and noncredit programs, courses, and services available to help you meet your educational goals. You also will find information abouthow you can access the people, programs, courses, and services in which you are interested. The faculty and staffat RandolphCommunity College are highly competent and caring. All ofus are here to support your success. I encourage you to take advantage ofthe many opportunities available to you at your community college. Ourgoal is to help you succeed! Sincerely, RichardT. Heckman, Ed.D. President, Randolph Community College The College Randolph Community College, a member institution ofthe North CarolinaCommunity College System, is a public, two-year, comprehensive, community college established to serve the citizens of Randolph County. The College began operation in 1962 as ajoint city-county industrial education center under the direction ofthe Trades and Industrial Division, Department ofVocational Education. The North Carolina legislature in 1963 established a separate system ofcommunity colleges and the College became part ofthat system. Since opening its doors in 1962 as Randolph Industrial Education Center, the College has seen many changes including — • three name changes Randolph Technical Institute, Randolph Technical College, and Randolph Community College, — • facilities expansion from 33,000 square feet to more than 270,000 square feet on two campuses in Asheboro and Archdale, and — • enrollment growth from 75 students to more than 2,800 credit and 9,500 noncredit students. The College is approved by the North Carolina Community College System under die State Board of Community Colleges, as specified in Chapter 115D ofthe General Statutes ofNorth Carolina. The College Board ofTrustees has been granted authority to award the Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Arts degrees, vocational diplomas, and certificates by the North Carolina Community College System and the State Board ofCommunity Colleges. Continuing Education curricula include a state-approved Adult High School Diploma program, General Educational Development program, and a variety ofpreparatory level programs. Degree, diploma, and preparatory programs (including high school) are approved for veterans. As a memberofthe North Carolina Community College System, Randolph Community College offers occupational and adult education to meet the educational needs ofthe youth and adults served by the College. The College accepts men and women for enrollment in a wide variety ofsubjects designed to meet the changing technology and complex social development ofits community. Institutional Memberships (Selected) Randolph CommunityCollege holds membership in the following: • American Association ofCommunityColleges • Association ofCommunity College Trustees • North Carolina Association ofCommunity College Trustees • North Carolina Association ofColleges &. Universities • PiedmontTriad Education Consortium • Council forResource Development Vision, Mission, and Values Vision Randolph Community College will become a college offirst choice for people seeking opportunities through postsecondary education. Mission Randolph Community College is a public, comprehensive community college. As a member institution ofthe North Carolina CommunityCollege System, Randolph CommunityCollege's mission is to provide comprehensive education, training, and services to adults consistent with the identified needs ofstudents and the community. Values At Randolph Community College we value Our students and strive to provide a supportive, caring, student-centered environment and to serve students with varying educational backgrounds, resources, interests, abilities, and careergoals. Academic excellence and strive to promote teaching excellence and the continued relevance of ourprograms and supportservices as they are affected by technological, economics, cultural, and social changes. Accessibility and strive to provide convenient, affordable educational opportunities and services to all. Our community and strive to offer education and training that meet the community's workforce We development needs. cultivate partnerships with the civic, economic, educational, and cultural groups ofour service area. Our employees and strive to provide opportunities forprofessional growth and development; to maintain adequate, fair, and equitable benefits, policies, and procedures; and to maintain a work environment which encourages open communication, innovation, productivity, accountability, andpersonal commitment. Technology and strive to use technological resources to support educational training objectives. We support students, faculty, and staffin their use oftechnology. Effectiveness and will ensure effectiveness by the use ofsound planning and management ofCollege resources and through systematic evaluation for the improvement ofprograms and services. The Catalog as a Contract This Catalog is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract. Randolph Community College reserves the right to modify, revoke, and add to College fees, regulations, or curricula at any time as defined under North Carolina CommunityCollege System, State Board ofCommunity Colleges Guidelines. Accreditation RandolphCommunity College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges ofthe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097, (404) 679-4501 to award the associate degree. Randolph Community College is authorized by the State Board ofCommunity Colleges to award the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Arts degrees. Copies ofthis accreditation and authorization may be obtained by contacting the director ofinstitutional effectiveness, (336) 633-0332. Affirmative Action Randolph Community College offers equal employment and educational opportunities to all employees and students, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or handicap. All inquiries and questions about Randolph Community College's compliance withTitle VI andVII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe EducationAmendments of 1972, Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and/or the College's Affirmative Action Plan may be addressed to Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator, RCC, P.O. Box 1009, Asheboro, N.C. 272044009, or E-mailed to [email protected]. PersonsWith Disabilities Randolph Community College recognizes the barriers which confront disabled persons inaccess to education. RCC is an equal access institution that accommodates the needs ofstudents with disabilities. Consistentwith state and federal statutes which affirm and protect the equal opportunity rights of disabled persons, Randolph Community College will not tolerate conduct that displays hostility or aversion toward an individual because ofthatperson's race, skin color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ordisability. Credit Programs of Study General Education Department Associate in Arts (College Transfer) Biotechnology (collaborative program*) PremajorBusiness Administration Business Technology Department Accounting Business Administration Global Logistics (collaborative program*) Information Systems & Information Systems: Network Administration Support Concentration Office Systems Technology Health Occupations Department Associate Degree Nursing General Occupational Technology NursingAssistant (for Huskins students only) Physical Therapist Assistant (collaborative program*) Radiography Human Services Department Basic Law Enforcement Training Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Associate Early Childhood Associate: Teacher Associate Concentration Mechanical & Industrial Department Autobody Repair Automotive Systems Technology Electric Lineman Technology (collaborative program*) for employees ofelectric membership companies only Electrical/Electronics Technology Industrial Systems Technology Machining Technology Welding Technology Photographic Technology, Art and Design Department & Advertising Graphic Design Interior Design Photographic Technology: Biomedical Photography Concentration Photographic Technology: Commercial Photography Concentration Photographic Technology: Photojournalism Concentration Photographic Technology: Portrait Studio Management Concentration *These programs are offered in conjunction with another community college. Noncredit Programs of Study Occupational Extension Community Service Basic Skills Programs Adult Basic Education Adult High School Diploma General Educational Development English as a Second Language Compensatory Education & Business Industry Training Human Resources Development Small Business Center Hosiery Technology Center Focused Industry Training New & Expanding Industries Work Station Occupational Skills Training 2005 - 2006 Curriculum Calendar Fall Semester 05 April 14-16 (F-S) - Campus Closed July 18-22 (M-F) - Early registration for fall April 17 (M) - Classes Resume April 24 (M) - Last day to apply for semester (currently enrolled students only) July 21-22 (Th-F) - Early registration for fall spring semesterwithout a $5 late fee. semester for new students (by appointment) May 8 (M) - End ofspring semester May 13 (Sat) -Graduation and currently enrolled students. July 27 (W) - Last day to apply for fall Summer Session 06 semester without a $5 late fee. August 17, 18 (W, Th) -Registration April 6 (Th) - Early registrationfor summer August 22 (M) - Classes begin semester for currently enrolled students (by August 22-23 (M-T) - Schedule adjustment* appointment) No Classes August 31 (W) - Last day for partial refund April 10-12 (M-W) - Early registration September 5 (M) - Labor Day holiday for summer semester (currently enrolled October 10, 11 (M, T) -Fall break students only) October 12 (W) - Classes resume May 11 (Th) -Registration November 4 (F) - Last day to withdraw from a May 15 (M) - Classes begin course without grade penalty May 15-16 (M-T) - Schedule adjustment* November 16 (W) - Early registration for May 22 (M) - Last day for partial refund spring semester (currently enrolled students May 29 (M) -Memorial Dayholiday (observed) only)No classes July 3-9 (M—S) - Summerbreak November 17,21,22 (Th, M, T) - Early July 10 (M) - Classes resume registration for spring semester July 11 (T) - Last day to withdraw from a (currently enrolled students only) course without grade penalty November 24, 25 (Th, F) - July 18 (T) - Early registration for fall Thanksgiving holidays semesterfor currently enrolled students November 28 (M) - Classes resume (by appointment) No Classes December 19 (M) - End offall semester July 19-20 (W-Th) - Early registrationforfall semester (currently enrolled students only) Spring Semester 05-06 August 8 (T) - End ofsummer session November 16 (W) - Early registration for spring Summer Short Session 06 semester for currently enrolled students (by appointment only) No Classes June 8 (Th) - Registration November 17, 21, 22 (Th, M, T) - Early June 13 (T) - Classes begin registration for spring semester July 3-9 (M—S) - Summer break (currently enrolled students only) July 10 (M) - Classes resume December 21 (W) - Last day to apply for July 18 (T) - Early registration forfall spring semester without a $5 late fee. semester for currently enrolled students (by January 4 (W) - Spring Semester Registration appointment) and new students. No Classes January 9 (M) - Classes begin July 19-20 (W-Th) - Early registration forfall January 9-10 (M-T) - Schedule adjustment* semester for current students January 16 (M) - Martin Luther King holiday July 21 (F) - Last day to withdraw from a Jr. January 19 (Th) - Last day for partial refund course without grade penalty March 13-15 (M-W) - Springbreak August 8 (T) - End ofsummer short session March 27 (M) - Last day to withdraw from a course without grade penalty April 6 (Th) - Early registration for summer *There will be no late registration after semester (currently enrolled students only) classes begin. Students may, with the No classes appropriate paperwork, make schedule April 10-12 (M-W) - Early registration for changes during this period. summer semester (currently enrolled students only) Curriculum Enrollment Quick Reference Steps to Enrolling & Graduating RCC • Complete an application. GED • Provide official copies ofhigh school transcript and/or test scores and all college transcripts. (See page 14.) • Call (336) 633-0224 to discuss placement testing. (See pages 14- 15.) • Meet with someone inRCC's financial aid office ifnecessary. (See pages 30 -33.) • Meet with your faculty advisor (during specified registration period). (See page 25.) • Register for classes (during specified registration period). (See page 25.) • Complete all course requirements foryourprogram ofstudy as published in your catalog ofrecord, maintaining an overall GPA of2.0 and a 2.0 average in all major courses. (Associate Degree Nursing students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all nursing and nursing-related courses with no grade less than "C") (See pages 54 -116.) • Apply to graduate. (See page 41.) Curriculum Expenses to Consider & & • Books supplies which will be more costly in majors like Advertising Graphic Design, Associate Degree Nursing, Interior Design, and PhotographicTechnology. (See page 26.) • Transportation • Off-campus room and board • Personal expenses • Tuition 6k Activity Fees as follows In-State 1 through 15 $38.00/Credit Hour 16 and up $608.00/Semester Out-of-State 1 through 15 $211.00/Credit Hour 16 and up $3,376.00/Semester *Activity Fee - $1 per credit hour ($16.00 maximum per semester). Technology Fee -$1 per credithour ($16.00 maximum persemester). *Activity fees for the summersessionwill be one halfthe normal charge, up to a maximum of$6. The College reserves the right to modify, revoke, and add to tuition andfees at any time as defined underNorth Carolina Community College System, State Board ofCommunityColleges guidelines. To obtain an application or transcript release forms, orfor more information, contact Student Services at (336) 633-0224. Student Activities Randolph Community College, through Student Services, provides activities and services to enhance and broaden the educational experiences ofstudents. While the College maintains a supervisory role over student activities, as specified in the following paragraphs, students are encouraged to take active roles in participation and leadership. RCC attempts to provide extracurricular activities for students since the College believes that such activities contribute to the overall growth and educational development ofan individual. Social activities have included fall and spring flings, and Halloween, Christmas, and Easter projects. Cultural activities have included writers' contests and sponsorship through the SGA ofMartin Luther KingJr. remembrance activities. Educational activities have included sponsorship ofvisiting college representatives, Open Houses, and providing tours to visiting schools. Physical activities have included games at the fall and spring flings and participation in walk-a-thons. Unless otherwise specified, activities will require the approval ofthe dean ofStudent Services or designee and may require notification ofadditional individuals and/or offices as designated by the dean. In general, requests should be made in writing at least four weeks in advance. Please check with the dean ofStudent Services for specific details. Student Government Association (SGA) All curriculum students ofthe College are eligible to be represented through the student government. The Student Government Association formulates an annual budget from student activity fee proceeds, directs student elections and holds regular meetings to promote the interests ofstudents. Student Governance Students are involved in College decision making through their participation on standing committees ofthe College and ad hoc committees appointed by the College senior leadership team. Their role is to share and discuss views held by students pertaining to any particular topic. The jurisdiction ofthe SGA is to represent the student body as outlined in the SGA Handbook. Although the SGA does not participate in the governance ofthe College, the SGA president does serve as a nonvoting memberofthe College Board ofTrustees. Social Functions SGA 1. Social functions will be planned by the and its advisors. 2. An appropriate number ofchaperones shall be in attendance. Chaperones will be solicited by the SGA from members ofthe faculty and staff. 3. The dean ofStudent Services or the dean's representative shall be notified at least fourweeks in advance ofa planned social function in order to have the date clearedwith the school administration and school calendar, and names ofchaperones shall be given at least five days prior to the function. 4. All clubs and recreational activities are to be organized under the sponsorship ofthe SGA and Student Services offices. All plans are tentative and must receive final approval from the deanof Student Services. Some activities may require the approval ofthe Board ofTrustees. Student Clubs & Organizations RCC supports studentparticipation in clubs and organizations. Groups wishing to form a club should first submit a written request to the dean ofStudent Services. Requests should support the interests and goals ofthe institution. Following approval by the dean, such interested parties should request to meet with the Student Government Association. All clubs must be approved by the SGA before they will be allowed to hold meetings. Clubs will notdiscriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, orhandicap. Clubs must be self-supporting. The SGA mayassist the formation ofa club with minimal seed money, but will not be responsible for activities and functions. However, joint SGA and club activities can be requested. All clubs must have an advisorwho is an RCC employee willing tosupervise and participate in club activities. Clubs may not enter into contracts forgoods and services without the expressed permission ofthe club advisorand dean ofStudent Services. Clubs which do not hold formal meetings at least once persemester may be terminated by the dean of Student Services. Such clubs will then be required to request reorganization to begin holding meetings. Any club that allows illegal orotherwise improper activities or behaviors will be terminated by the dean ofStudent Services. Consequently, a request for reorganization would be required. Club activities, to include but not limited to cookouts and forums, must be sanctioned by the Student Government Association and be approved by the specific club advisor and the dean ofStudent Services. All major activities will require that an outline ofevents, including abudget ifappropriate, be submitted to the dean ofStudent Services no later than one month prior to the event. Activities that include community participation may require a detailed synopsis and budget, and should be submitted to the dean ofStudent Services no later than one month prior to the event. Cunently, there are five student organizations at RCC: Common Threads, the Association for the EducationofYoungChildren, PhiBetaLambda, PhiThetaKappa, and theRCCStudentNurseAssociation. CommonThreads isalunchtablediscussiongrouponprejudiceandunityindiversity.Thegroup meetseveryWednesdayatnoon intheLRCconferenceroom.Allstudentsareinvited toparticipate. Formore information, contact Chuck Egerton in RCC's Photographic Technology department. The Association for the Education of Young Children is an organization for students majoring in the Early Childhood Associate program or working with young children. The organization fosters professional growth and competencies in persons working with childrenfrom birth to age eight. For more information, contactTeresa Crenshaw in the Early Childhood Associate program. Myths and Makers is a club for students interested in creative writing, under the auspices of the SGA. It began in 2003, as part ofthe fine arts activities for RCC students. This group helps students prepare submissions to the RCC literary magaszine, Uuiharrie Dreams, and to the RCC's Writers Contest, sponsored annually by the SGA. For more information, contact Melinda Lamb or Clark Adams in the General Education Department. Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization for individual students preparing for business occupations. RCC's chapter was chartered in the fall of 2000. For more information, contact