This handbook is designed to inform you of procedures and regulations with which you must be familiar. In many cases, official college policy is summarized from the College catalog. Because you are responsible for observing the rules and regulations of Roanoke- Chowan Community College, please make sure you read both this handbook and the catalog. Roanoke-Chowan Community College reserves the right to make changes in regulations, courses, fees, and other matters of policy and procedure when and as deemed necessary. Diane P. Kimbrough Dean of Student Development Services Dear Student: It is with great pleasure that |w elcome you to Roanoke-Chowan Community College (RCCC). Congratulations on taking the next step in your academic career! The administra- tion, faculty, staff, and | are elated that you chose RCCC to be your vehicle for higher learn- ing. As | am sure you have noticed, we are in the process of remodeling/bullding, and several areas of the campus are under construction. This process /s quickly drawing to a close, and RCCC will be able to more adequately, effectively, and efficiently meet your needs as a stu- dent. Our goal at RCCC is to provide students with a positive learning environment and skilled faculty and staff, which are conducive to academic excellence. We believe that, through a collaborative effort on the parts of the Student Development Services and Student Support Services Departments, we can produce students who have a holistic educational experr- ence. Aspire to achieve success. Put forth your best efforts. Most importantly, enjoy your 2001- 2002 academic year and feel free to visit Student Development Services anytime. Best Wishes, LEE = Student Services Staff Jodi Aerts Irma Bond Mary Lou Byrum Counselor, SDS Student Activities Registrar Coordinator Diane Boone Sandra Copeland Poteca Chamblee Ethelene Custis Secretary, SDS Counselor, SDS/ Testing Technical Student Loan/ Director, Admissions Asst. Child Care Coordinator Ny? a Gayle Deanes Cara Edwards Isalean Elliott Asst. Financial Information Processing Lab Technician, SSS Aid Officer Specialist ii Janice Howell Demetra Lassiter Sandra Long Lorraine Mitchell Instructional Coordinator Instructor/Tutor Secretary, SSS Director, SSS Counselor, SSS Coordinator, SSS Harold Murrill Phyllis Parker Recruiter/Veterans Financial Aid Officer Affairs Officer Academic Calendars Fall Semester 2001 First Class Day August 20 Add Period Ends August 24 College Closed for Labor Day September 3 College Reopens/Classes Resume September 4 Fall Break--No Classes October 15-16 Classes Resume October 17 Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty October 29 Early Registration for Spring 2002 November 14-December 7 College Closed for Thanksgiving November 22-23 College Reopens/Classes Resume November 26 Semester Ends/Grade Reports Due 4 p.m. December 14 College Closed for Christmas/ December 19-January | New Year's College Reopens January 2 Spring Semester 2002 Registration January 7-9 Registration Ends/First Class Day January 9 Add Period Ends January 15 College Closed for January 21 Martin L. King Jr. Day College Reopens January 22 Spring Break--No Classes March | Classes Resume March 4 Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty March 20 College Closed for Easter March 29-April 1 College Reopens April 2 Spring Holiday--No Classes April 2-5 Classes Resume April 8 Early Registration for Summer 2002 April 15-May 3 Semester Ends/Grade Reports Due 4 p.m. May 10 Graduation May 10 y Summer Term 2002 Registration May 15-16 Registration Ends/First Class Day May 16 Add Period Ends May 22 College Closed for Memorial Day May 27 College Reopens May 28 Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty June 27 Summer Break--No Classes July 1-3 College Closed for July 4th July 4 College Reopens/Classes Resume July 8 Early Registration for Fall 2002 July 8-25 Term Ends/Grade Reports Due 4 p.m. August | “] find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” --Thomas Jefferson 23 First Class Day Ice Cream Treat Add Period Day Ends 27 30 31 Last Day to Co-ed Volleyball Last Day to Charge Apply tor a 75 % Tryouts and in Bookstore Tuition Refund for Practice Begin August 31 Fall Semester (16-Week Classes Only) Club Week -- August 27|- 31 Academic Advisors Advisors serve as academic consultants and help students plan their program of study for graduation, employment, or transfer. Students must contact their advisor for assistance with registration, drop/add, or withdrawal from courses or the College. Advisors also need to be contacted prior to applying for graduation to determine if all graduation requirements have been met. Associate in Applied Science Associate in Science Architectural Technology College Transfer C. Purser S. Thomson Associate Degree Nursing C. Askew, N. Baker, B. Jordan Diploma Business Administration Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration W. Copeland, N. Vegi Technology J. Hutchinson Criminal Justice TBA Cosmetology R. Branch, L. Holloman Early Childhood Associate (with or without Special Education Concentration) Welding Technology E. Davis, L. Griffin J. Barrett Environmental Science Technology E. Storie Certificate Human Services Technology (with or without Accounting Mental Health Concentration) W. Copeland M. Friedman Automotive Systems Technology/Carpentry Information Systems J. Barrett T. Archer, J. Faison, J. Rascoe Health Care Technology/ Office Systems Technology Health Unit Coordinator J. Deloatch, S. Harrell J. Matthews Heavy Equipment & Transport Technology C. Freeman Associate in Arts College Transfer Industrial Maintenance Technology L. Alexander, M. Carlson, J. Clark, W. Gubitz F. Harris, L. Savage, R. Sellers Special Interest Associate in General Education Dual Enrollment, Huskins Students, Dental Assisting/Pre-Radiography Special Credit J. Matthews J. Aerts, S. Copeland Funeral Service Education R. Williams Other Pre-Nursing Developmental Education C. Askew, B. Jordan B. White “It’s kind of fun to do the ep em & |a impossible.” --Walt Disney Labor Day Holiday Classes Resume College Closed Attendance Sheets Due to Financial Aid SGA Meeting Office 77 a.m. until Noon 18 20 First Pell Grant SGA Meeting Check 77 a.m. until Noon Disbursement 27 Get-Acquainted Party Campus Resources Topic Designated Individual If you have questions Absences Instructor regarding any of the Academic Advising Advisor following topics, Academic Counseling Advisor contact the Changing Majors Previous Advisor designated individual Study Skills Instructor in his/her office. Withdrawal from Classes Instructor Advisor if you have questions Academic Counseling Counselor regarding any of the Admissions/Career Services/ following topics, Counseling Services/Changing Courses Counselor contact the Bulletin Boards Staff designated individual Changing Majors Counselor/Registrar in the Student Financial Aid Officer Development Child Care Assistance Child Care Coordinator College Work-Study/Financial Aid Financial Aid Officer Services Department. Emergencies/Accidents Dean/Counselor First Aid/Schedule of Classes Staff Student Publications/Tuition Deferment Dean Loans Student Loan Coordinator Parking Permits Recruiter Readmission Counselor Registration/Transcripts/Tuition & Fees Registrar Special Needs/Disabled Students Dean/Counselor Study Skills Counselor Tutor Coordinator (SSS) Tutoring Staff (SSS) Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Officer Withdrawal from Classes Counselor Registrar ¥ Financial Aid Staff y (a If you have questions Academics Dean of Curriculum Instruction regarding any of the Books/Supplies Bookstore Operator following topics, Distance Learning Distance Education Coordinator contact the Emergencies/Accidents Business Manager LRC LRC Staff designated individual in the Jernigan Building. Notary Services Controller Parking Business Manager Selling, Peddling, Solicitation Business Manager y ‘y yy y y If you have questions Athletics/SGA/Scheduling Events Student Activities regarding any of the (Freeman Bldg.) Coordinator following topics, contact the Testing (Old Small Business Ctr.) Assessment Coordinator designated individual. November 2001 “Obstacles are those frightful things you s when you take your eyes off your goals.” -+Henry Ford N4ACSGA Begin Decorating Fall Conference Christmas Float in Atlantic Beach November 2 - 4 2 Attendance Sheets Due to Financial Aid Office for Late Applicants Veterans Day Program SGA Food Drive Financial Ald Check Sielelitts Disbursement Early Registration fa Employee Appreciation Day Thanksgiving Holiday/College Closed -- Early Registratian for 2002 Spring Semester Continues November 4 26 28 29 30 Decorate Classroom| 44st Day to File Last Day to File Doors for Christ, for Fall Semester for Spring 2002 (OOS ei ° ea oe Students to Apply Pell Grant for Graduation November 29 Early Registration for 2002 Spring Semester Continues ?