South Louisiana Community College College Catalog Volume 14-1

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1 2014- South Louisiana Community College College Catalog Volume 14-1 Produced by the Catalog Committee and the Office of Academic Affairs September 2015.

2 South Louisiana Community College College Catalog Volume 14-1 South Louisiana Community College is a two-year college approved by the actions of the Louisiana State Legislature and the Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. 2

3 The SLCC Main Campus is located at 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA The Devalcourt Building and Ted Ardoin Building are found on the main campus. Phone Voice (337) Fax (337) Web site: The College Sites by name are located as follows: Acadian 1933 W. Hutchinson Crowley, LA Voice (337) Fax: (337) C.B. Coreil 1124 Vocational Drive, Ward 1, Industrial Park Ville Platte, LA Voice (337) Fax: (337) Evangeline 600 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive St. Martinville, LA Voice (337) Fax (337) Franklin 1013 Perret Street Franklin, LA Voice (337) Fax (337) Gulf Area 1115 Clover Street Abbeville, LA Voice (337) or (337) Fax: (337) New Iberia Campus The Teche and Ember Buildings are located on this campus. 908 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA Voice (337) Fax (337) T.H. Harris 332 East South Street Opelousas, LA Voice (337) Fax (337) T. H. Harris Extension 6165 I-49 Service Road Opelousas, LA Voice (337) Aviation Annex Aviation Maintenance Technology Department Lafayette location 118 Shepard Drive Lafayette, LA Voice (337) The College in conjunction with NEMSA is located at the following sites Lafayette Academy 2916 N. University Building B Lafayette, LA Baton Rouge Academy 9215 Interline Avenue Baton Rouge, LA Gretna Academy 200A Wright Avenue Gretna, LA Alexandria Academy 724 Scott Street Alexandria, LA Covington Academy 2016 Ronald Reagan Highway Covington, LA Houma Academy 144 Equity Boulevard Houma, LA Lake Charles Academy th Avenue Suite 245, Building A Lake Charles, LA South Louisiana Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of South Louisiana Community College. 3

4 Accreditation Web Resources About SLCC (Accreditation) Accreditation Statement Programmatic Accreditations In addition to the college s institutional accreditation, the following degree programs are accredited by their own discipline-specific accrediting bodies. The Instructional Division, Degree and Accrediting Agency along with its contact details are listed below. Division of STEM, Transportation & Energy Civil, Survey & Mapping Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL Industrial Electronics Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL Division of Nursing, Allied Health & Safety Clinical Laboratory Technician National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL Surgical Technology Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110 Littleton, CO Division of Workforce, Technical & Continuing Education Air Conditioning & Refrigeration HVAC Excellence 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC Drafting & Design Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL Industrial Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Service Professions (CoAEMSP) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite Rowlett, TX Automotive Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA Collision Repair Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA Culinary Arts & Occupations American Culinary Federation (ACF) 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL Commercial Vehicle Operation Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) 555 E. Braddock Road Alexandria, VA Diesel Powered Equipment Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA South Louisiana Community College assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran s status in the admission to, participation in, and treatment of employment in the programs and activities of the College. This catalog contains the curricula, offerings, and requirements in effect at the time of its publication. These elements may be altered from time to time during the period of the Catalog to fulfill the purposes and objectives of the College. Students are cautioned that the provisions of this Catalog do not constitute an offer for a contract, which is accepted through registration and enrollment in the College. Also, any fees, charges, or costs set forth in this Catalog are subject to change at any time without notice. Students must take the initiative in ascertaining and meeting the requirements of the particular major/program in which they are enrolled at any time within their period of study at the College. 4

5 Message from the Chancellor It is my privilege to welcome you to South Louisiana Community College (SLCC), one of the fastest growing community colleges in the South. With eight educational sites across the Acadiana region, we are confident you will find that SLCC provides the education and workforce training to suit your personal and/or business needs. As described in our mission, SLCC offers courses for all students and schedules and helps businesses fill indemand jobs with highly skilled and educated workers for industrious local and global economies. Whether you are looking to complete a certificate or associate degree, transfer to a 4-year university, upgrade your skills, receive training to enter the workforce, or just take enrichment classes, SLCC offers credentials to serve your needs. Our college exists to teach students the know and know how to succeed in today s workforce and to partner with local businesses to ensure that the skills we teach meet the needs of an ever-changing workforce. While enrolled at SLCC, I hope you achieve all you expect and that we can assist you in reaching your educational goals. Thank you for choosing SLCC. It is truly our pleasure to serve you. Natalie J. Harder, Ph.D. Chancellor South Louisiana Community College 5

6 Map and Directions Lafayette Campus Franklin Campus 320 Devalcourt St. (Devalcourt Bldg.) 1013 Perret St Bertrand Dr. (Ardoin Bldg.) Franklin, LA Lafayette, LA Acadian Campus Gulf Area Campus 1933 W. Hutchinson 1115 Clover St. Crowley, LA Abbeville, LA C.B. Coreil Campus New Iberia Campus 1124 Vocational Dr. 609 Ember Dr. Ward 1, Industrial Park 908 Ember Dr. Ville Platte, LA New Iberia, LA Evangeline Campus T. H. Harris Campus 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 332 East South Street St. Martinville, LA Opelousas, LA

7 Table of Contents Message from the Chancellor... 5 Map and Directions... 6 Web Based Resources linked to College Web Site Academic Calendar: Academic Year Current College Mission & Vision Academic Affairs Web Based resources linked to College Website College History College Boards, Councils, and Committees Board of Regents for Higher Education (Current 2015) Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (current Academic Year) Administration Admission Policies and Procedures General Admission Requirements Immunization Records Military Service Act for Admission Continued Eligibility Transcripts Admission Classification and Admission Status Degree Seeking Students International Students Admission as a Home Schooled Applicant Admission Provisions for High School Students Transfer Students Re-entry Students Non-Degree Seeking Students Academic Amnesty Registration Process Student Schedule Changes Adding Courses Changing Sections Dropping Courses Cancellation of Registration Resignation from College Effects of Cancellation of Registration or Resignation from the College Student Classification Course Load Registration Holds Change of Major Registration as an Audit Student Address or Name Change Identification Cards Student Addresses Class Attendance Policy Attendance Records and Individual Class Policy

8 Justification for Absences Effects of Excessive Absences Academic Policies and Procedures General Information Academic Integrity Cheating Plagiarism Penalties Grading System Grades Final Examinations and Final Grade Reports Change of Grade Honors Transcripts and Letters of Verification Credit for Prior Learning and Non-traditional Means Credit from Non-regionally Accredited Institutions Advanced Placement College Board Advanced Placement Credit Credit by College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations Credit by Departmental Proficiency Challenge Examination Dual Enrollment (Career Tech) Articulation Agreements Credit by Life Experience Assessment Program (LEAP) Industry Based & Professional Certification Credit Credit by Police and Military Courses Evaluation of former Technical College Credit Credit for Non-Credit Courses Non Traditional Credits from Other Institutions Academic Status Definitions of Key Concepts used in determining Academic Status Categories of Academic Status Academic Good Standing Probation Academic Suspension Grade Review & Appeals Conditions for Appealing a Final Grade Grade Review and Appeal Process Informal Resolution Process Formal Resolution Process The Formal Appeal Process Requirements for Program Completion and Graduation Content of Associate Degrees, Technical Diplomas and Certificates Degree/Diploma/Certificate Completion Requirements Graduation Requirements for a Second Degree Discontinued Major/Programs: Reentry Students and Students in a Teach Out Graduation with Distinction

9 Awarding of a Degree Posthumously Policies and Procedures Governing Reservist and National Guard Mobilization Activation Awarding of Academic Credit/Grades Time Limit for Removing Incomplete Grades Academic Status upon Re-Enrollment Scholarships Books Academic Support Services Transfer Agreements Cross Enrollment Academic Success Center Career and Counseling Services Career Center Library Learning Foundations Courses Field Trips Bookstore Policy for Children on Campus Financial Information Tuition and Fees Web Based Resources for Financial information linked to College Web site Information Technology Equipment/Services Content Privacy and Security Abuses Copyrighted/Patented Materials Enforcement and Penalties for Violation Access Modifications Student Services Student Services Policies and Procedures Web resources linked to College Web site Student Disciplinary Procedures General Statement Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process I. Incident Reporting II. Administrative Conference III. Judicial Board Hearing Sanctions Interim Suspensions Requests for Review or Rehearing Appeals Disciplinary Records Confidentiality Interpretation and Revision

10 Specific College Policies and Procedures FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Drug Free Campus Policy Firearm-Free Campus Campus Security The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act 112 Parking Smoke-free Buildings, Campuses and Facilities Lost and Found Programs of Study General Introduction The General Education Curriculum General Education Block General Education Requirements SLCC General Education Courses SLCC Authorized Degrees, Technical Diplomas, Certificates, Technical Competency Areas Division of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Instruction Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree (AALT) Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AALT) - Fine Arts Concentration Criminal Justice Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Concentration Digital Media Design Technical Diploma Digital Media Design Certificate of Technical Studies Digital Layout Designer Certificate of Technical Studies Web Designer Certificate of Technical Studies Digital Video Editor for 3D Art Certificate of Technical Studies 3D Artist General Studies Associate of Science in General Studies Associate of Science General Studies Prek-3 Concentration Certificate of General Studies Teaching (Grades 1-5)* Associate of Science in Teaching (Grades 1-5) Division of STEM, Transportation and Energy Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer (ASLT) Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer - Biological Sciences Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Physical Sciences Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Aviation Maintenance Technology Technical Diploma Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate of Technical Studies Airframe Technician Certificate of Technical Studies Powerplant Technician Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology Associate of Applied Science Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology Technical Diploma Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology

11 Drafting and Design Technology Associate of Applied Science Drafting and Design Technology Technical Diploma Drafting and Design Technology Certificate of Technical Studies Engineering Aide Energy and Chemical Process Technology *Program not admitting students from Fall Associate of Science in Energy and Process Technology Alternative Energy and Chemical Process Technician Technical Diploma program Certificate of Technical Studies in Alternative Energy and Chemical Process Operator Industrial Electronics Technology Industrial Electronics Technology Associates of Applied Science Industrial Electronics Technology Technical Diploma Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate of Technical Studies Industrial Technology Nondestructive Testing Technology Technical Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing Technology Certificate of Technical Studies NDT Quality Control Assistant for Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle Inspection Division of Nursing, Allied Health and Safety Clinical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technician Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Associate of Applied Science Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic Technical Competency Area in Emergency Medical Technician Medical Assistant Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant Midwifery* Associate of Applied Science in Midwifery Technical Diploma in Midwifery Certificate of Technical Studies in Doula/Midwife Assistant Nurse Assistant Technical Competency Area Nurse Assistant Registered Nursing (RN) Associate of Science in Registered Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing Patient Care Technician Certificate of Technical Studies in Patient Care Technician Surgical Technology* Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Division of Business, Information Technology and Professional Studies Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst Accounting

12 Associate of Science Accounting Application Software Development Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst Associate of Applied Science Application Software Development Technical Diploma Application Software Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst Business Associates of Science Business Business Administration Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration Business Office Administration * Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Administration Technical Diploma in Business Office Technology Certificates of Business Office Technology Legal Office Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Medical Records/Billing Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Office Assistant Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Accounting Office Specialist Information Technology Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Technical Diploma in Information Technology Computer Network Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies Network Administrator Certificate of Technical Studies System Analyst Technical Competency Area: Computer Technician Technical Competency Area: Server Administrator Technical Competency Area: Wide Area Network Technician Technical Competency Area: System Support Technician Technical Competency Area: Application Specialist Technical Competency Area: LAN Technician Division of Workforce, Technical and Continuing Education Automotive Technology Technical Diploma Automotive Technology Certificate Automotive Electrical Technician TCA Automotive Transmission, Transaxle, and Manual Drives Technician TCA Steering and Suspension Technician Cosmetology Technical Diploma Cosmetology Technical Competency Area: Shampoo Operator Culinary Arts and Occupations Associates in Applied Science Culinary Arts and Occupations Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations

13 Certificate of Technical Studies: Production Cook Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Technical Diploma Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Certificate of Technical Studies: Diesel Engine Apprentice Electrician: Commercial/Industrial Electrical Technician Technical Diploma Electrician: Commercial/Industrial Electrical Technician Certificate of Technical Studies: Electrician Helper Certificate of Technical Studies: Residential/Commercial Electrical Helper Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technical Diploma Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate of Technical Studies: A/C and Refrigeration Domestic Certificate of Technical Studies: A/C and Refrigeration: Helper II Technical Competency Area: A/C & Refrigeration Helper I Technical Diploma in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology Technical Diploma in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology Certificate of Technical Studies IAMT Industrial Mechanic Technician Technical Competency Area: IAMT Industrial Mechanic Apprentice Machine Tool Technology: Industrial Machine Shop Technician Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Technical Studies: Lathe Operator Technical Competency Area: Drill Press Operator Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree Technical Diploma Technical Diploma in Welding Technical Diploma in Welding Certificate of Technical Studies in Welding: Tack Welder/Fitter Helper Course Descriptions SLCC Prefix Key Course Descriptions Accounting Anthropology Arts Aviation Technology Automotive Technology Biological Sciences Business Office Technology- Health Business Office Technology- Legal Business English Business Law Business Mathematics Computer Aided Design Chemistry Civil Survey and Mapping Criminal Justice Clinical Laboratory Science Communication

14 College Success Corrections Cosmetology Computers Customer Service Culinary Arts Digital Media Design Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Drafting and Design Technology Economics Energy and Chemical Processing Technology Electrical Technology Emergency Medical Technology English Environmental Science Entrepreneurship Electronic Technology (Industrial Electronics Technology) French General Business Geography Geology Graphics Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Health Care Orientation History Phlebotomy Pharmacy Technician Patient Care Technician Practical Nursing Industrial /Agriculture Mechanics Technology Industrial Technology Information Systems Keyboarding Learning Foundations Medical Assistant Mathematics Machine Transcription Micro Computer Information Systems Midwifery Machine Tool Technology Music Non Destructive Testing Nursing RN Office Systems Oil and Gas Orientation

15 Physical Sciences Physics Politics Pre K-3 Teaching Psychology Safety Sociology Solar Spanish Speech Surgical Technology Teacher Education Technical English & Mathematics Theater Welding Full-Time Faculty Staff Glossary Current 15 Sept

16 Academic Affairs Divisions Adult Education Web Based Resources linked to College Web Site Current 15 Sept Academic Calendar Majors Offered Majors by Campus Early College Academy Louisiana Transfer Degree Academic Status Instructional Polices (IS 100 series) College Instructional Policies Independent Studies IS _independent_study_policy_0.PDF Low Enrolled Academic Courses IS _low_enrolled_academic_courses_ PDF Large Group Instruction IS102 Currently Suspended 102_large_group_instruction_policy.PDF Full Time Faculty Workload Overloads IS 103A 103A_full_time_faculty_workload_overloads_ _0.PDF IS 103B Adjunct Faculty Overloads Currently under review. Not to exceed 9 credit hours in any semester IS 108 Minimum requirements for Faculty Positions 108%20%28rev%201%29_0.PDF IS 109 Full Time faculty Workload Revised Yearly and distributed with Faculty employment contract IS 110 Substantive Change Reporting 110%20Substantive%20Change%20Reporting%20Policy%20%28rev.%201 %29_0.PDF IS 111 Defining Credit Hours awarded for Courses and Programs of Study 111_defining_credit_hours_awarded_for_courses_and_programs_ _0.PDF IS 112 Faculty Use of LMS Platform Policy 16

17 112_faculty_use_of_LMS_platform_policy_0.pdf IS 113 Course Repeat Policy 13_0.PDF IS 114 Intellectual Property and Shared Royalties 114_intellectual_property_and_shared_royalties_ _0.PDF IS 115 Live Work 115%20Live%20Work%20Policy_0.pdf IS 116 Academic Grade Review and Appeal Policy 116_Academic_Grade_Review_and_Appeal_Policy_0.pdf IS 117 The Curriculum Committee 117_The_Curriculum_Committee_0.pdf IS 118 The Academic Standards Committee 118_The_Academic_Standards_Committee_0.pdf IS 119 Alternative Study Contract Courses Policy 119%20Alternative%20Study%20Contract%20Courses%20Policy.PDF IS 120 The Catalog Committee 120%20The%20Catalog%20Committee.PDF IS 121Endowed Professorship Award Policy 121%20Endowed%20Professorship%20Award.PDF IS 122 Credit for Prior Learning 122%20Credit%20for%20Prior%20Learning.PDF Academic Integrity Cheating Plagiarism Penalties Credit for Prior Learning Academic Status Academic Suspension Grading System 17

18 Course Repeat/Delete Policy on Informing Students & Public of Policies and Changes Between Catalog Publications Final Examinations/Grade Reports Academic Grade Review & Appeal Policy IS 116 Academic Grade Review and Appeal Policy 116_Academic_Grade_Review_and_Appeal_Policy_0.pdf Deadline for Appeals Policy SS 209 Deadline for Appeals Policy 209%20Deadline%20for%20Appeals%20Policy_0.pdf Registrar Office Applying for Graduation Registrar Forms/Policies Application for Graduation Graduation Requirements Academic Suspension Appeal Credit for Prior Learning Form_0.pdf dit%20for%20prior%20learning.pdf Change of Major/Program Contractual Agreement Incomplete Grade Change Request %20for%20Incomplete%20%27I%27%20Grade%20Form.pdf %20.pdf Independent Study Request orm.pdf 18

19 Prerequisite Waiver Registration Form Request for Credentials Request for Transcript Verification of Student Enrollment Student Agreement to Audit Course Student Information Release/Permission to Release Educational Records Withdrawal Form Transfer Credit Course Substitution Transcript Request Procedure ial.pdf Student%20Enrollment%20.pdf orm_0.pdf f m.pdf Admissions How To Enroll (Application Process) Admissions Policy Cross Enrollment LoLA (Student Portal) Scholarships Student Privacy/FERPA 19

20 Registrar Office Applying for Graduation Registrar Forms/Policies Application for Graduation Graduation Requirements Academic Suspension Appeal Credit for Prior Learning Form_0.pdf dit%20for%20prior%20learning.pdf Change of Major/Program Contractual Agreement Incomplete Grade Change Request %20for%20Incomplete%20%27I%27%20Grade%20Form.pdf 20.pdf Independent Study Request Prerequisite Waiver Registration Form Request for Credentials rm.pdf ial.pdf Request for Transcript Verification of Student Enrollment Student Agreement to Audit Course Student Information Release/Permission to Release Educational Records 0Student%20Enrollment%20.pdf orm_0.pdf Withdrawal Form 20

21 Transfer Credit Course Substitution m.pdf Transcript Request Procedure Student Success Center Tutoring Academic Advising Disability Services Testing Career and Transfer Services Career Services Employer Services Transfer Services Honors Student Canvas LMS Bookstore Student Accounts Tuition & Fees Fee Information Payment Methods Refunds 21

22 Payment Plans Financial Aid Types of Aid Applying for Financial Aid Financial Aid Forms Verification Financial Aid Appeal FERPA Release Veterans Affairs Federal Work Study Hardship Waiver Important Dates and Deadlines Financial Aid Appeal Reapplying for Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Attendance & Withdrawal Policy FAFSA Filing Tips Financial Aid FAQs Federal Student Aid Policies Student Rights & Responsibilities Other Financial Aid Resources

23 STEP Program Safety & Security Safety & Security 2013 Annual Report (Clery Act) SLCC Emergency Plan SAFE 800 Emergency Preparedness Protocol 800_emergency_preparedness_protocol_ PDF Library Overview Library Policies & Services Accreditation About SLCC (Accreditation) Accreditation Statement Programmatic Accreditations Student Success, Outcomes, Cost of Attendance, Statistics (HCR 69) SLCC Strategic Plan SLCC Policies Drug Free Workplace AF 1101 Tobacco Free Campus Policy _Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy.pdf Alcohol Policy IA 1000 Alcohol Policy _alcohol_policy_ _0.PDF 23

24 Mobilization or Activation of Reservists and National Guard SA 200 Mobilization or Activation of Reservists and National Guard 200_mobilization_or_activation_reservists_and_national_guard_3.PDF 24

25 Academic Calendar: Academic Year FALL 2015 Tuition Due Date for Fall July Week, 1 st 8-Week, and 1 st 4-Week Classes Begin August 17 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes August Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes August Last Day to Petition to Audit 1 st 4-Week Classes August 18 50% Refund Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes August 19 Last Day to Petition to Audit 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes August 21 50% Refund Period for 1 st 8-Week Classes August 24 50% Refund Period for 15-Week Classes August Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 4-Week Classes August 28 25% Refund Period for 15-Week Classes August 31-September 2 Labor Day College Closed September 7 12-Week Classes Begin September 8 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 12-Week Classes September 8-14 Last Day to Petition to Audit 12-Week Classes September 14 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 8-Week Classes September 14 Last Day of 1 st 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations September 14 2 nd 4-Week Classes Begin September 15 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes September % Refund Period for 12-Week Classes September Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 4-Week Classes September 16 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes September 17 25% Refund Period for 12-Week Classes September Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 4-Week Classes September 28 Priority Registration Period for Spring 2016 October 5-16 Last Day of 1 st 8-Week and 2 nd 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations October 12 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 15-Week Classes October 12 Graduation Applications Due for Fall October 12 2 nd 8-Week and 3 rd 4-Week Classes Begin October 13 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes October Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes October Last Day to Petition to Audit 3 rd 4-Week Classes October 14 50% Refund Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes October 15 Open Registration Begins for Spring 2016 October 17 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 12-Week Classes October 19 Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 8-Week Classes October 19 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes October 20 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 3 rd 4-Week Classes October 26 Last Day of 3 rd 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations November 9 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 8-Week Classes November 9 4 th 4-Week Classes Begin November 10 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 4 th 4-Week Classes November Last Day to Petition to Audit 4 th 4-Week Classes November 11 50% Refund Period for 4 th 4-Week Classes November 12 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 4 th 4-Week Classes November 23 25

26 Fall Break No Classes November Thanksgiving Holiday College Closed November Last Day of 15-Week and 12-Week Classes December 5 Final Examination Period for 15-Week and 12-Week Classes December 7-12 Last Day of 2 nd 8-Week and 4 th 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations December 12 Fall Commencement December 17 SPRING 2016 Tuition Due Date for Spring December Week, 1 st 8-Week, and 1 st 4-Week Classes Begin January 11 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes January Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes January Last Day to Petition to Audit 1 st 4-Week Classes January 12 50% Refund Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes January 13 Last Day to Petition to Audit 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes January 15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday College Closed January 18 50% Refund Period for 1 st 8-Week Classes January 19 50% Refund Period for 15-Week Classes January Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 4-Week Classes January 25 25% Refund Period for 15-Week Classes January Week Classes Begin February 2 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 12-Week Classes February 2-8 Last Day to Petition to Audit 12-Week Classes February 8 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 8-Week Classes February 8 Last Day of 1 st 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations February 8 Mardi Gras Holiday College Closed February 9 Spring Holiday No Classes February 10 2 nd 4-Week Classes Begin February 11 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes February % Refund Period for 12-Week Classes February Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 4-Week Classes February 12 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes February 15 25% Refund Period for 12-Week Classes February Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 4-Week Classes February 24 Priority Registration Period for Fall 2016 February 29-March 11 Graduation Applications Due for Spring March 7 Last Day of 1 st 8-Week and 2 nd 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations March 9 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 15-Week Classes March 9 2 nd 8-Week and 3 rd 4-Week Classes Begin March 10 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes March Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes March Last Day to Petition to Audit 3 rd 4-Week Classes March 11 Open Registration Begins for Fall 2016 March 12 50% Refund Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes March 14 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 12-Week Classes March 16 Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 8-Week Classes March 16 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes March 17 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 3 rd 4-Week Classes March 23 26

27 Spring Holiday No Classes March 24 Spring Holiday College Closed March Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 8-Week Classes April 8 Last Day of 3 rd 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations April 8 4 th 4-Week Classes Begin April 11 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 4 th 4-Week Classes April Last Day to Petition to Audit 4 th 4-Week Classes April 12 50% Refund Period for 4 th 4-Week Classes April 13 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 4 th 4-Week Classes April 22 Last Day of 15-Week and 12-Week Classes April 30 Final Examination Period for 15-Week and 12-Week Classes May 2-7 Last Day of 2 nd 8-Week and 4 th 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations May 7 Spring Commencement May 12 SUMMER 2016 Tuition Due Date for Summer April Week, 10-Week, 1 st 6-Week, and 1 st 4-Week Classes Begin May 16 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes May Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 1 st 6-Week Classes May Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 12-Week and 10-Week Classes May Last Day to Petition to Audit 1 st 4-Week Classes May 17 Last Day to Petition to Audit 1 st 6-Week Classes May 18 50% Refund Period for 1 st 4-Week Classes May 18 50% Refund Period for 1 st 6-Week Classes May Last Day to Petition to Audit 12-Week and 10-WeekClasses May 24 50% Refund Period for 12-Week and 10-Week Classes May Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 4-Week Classes May 26 Memorial Day Holiday College Closed May 30 25% Refund Period for 12-Week Classes June 1-2 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 6-Week Classes June 6 Last Day of 1 st 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations June 13 2 nd 4-Week Classes Begin June 14 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes June Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 4-Week Classes June 15 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 4-Week Classes June 16 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 10-Week Classes June 20 Last Day of 1 st 6-Week Classes and Final Examinations June 27 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 4-Week Classes June 27 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 12-Week Classes June 27 Graduation Applications Due for Summer June 27 2 nd 6-Week Classes Begin June 28 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 6-Week Classes June Last Day to Petition to Audit 2 nd 6-Week Classes June 30 Independence Day Holiday College Closed July 4 50% Refund Period for 2 nd 6-Week Classes July 5-6 Last Day of 2 nd 4-Week Classes and Final Examinations July 11 3 rd 4-Week Classes Begin July 12 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes July

28 Last Day to Petition to Audit 3 rd 4-Week Classes July 13 50% Refund Period for 3 rd 4-Week Classes July 14 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 2 nd 6-Week Classes July 18 Last Day of 10-Week Classes & Final Examinations July 25 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 3 rd 4-Week Classes July 25 Last Day of 12-Week, 2 nd 6-Week, and 3 rd 4-Week Classes & Final Examinations August 8 28

29 Current College Mission & Vision Mission: South Louisiana Community College is a proactive provider of excellent education and training, serving a diverse local and global economy. We provide education and workforce training through flexible instructional systems while serving the larger community through service and career skills development for a global economy. Vision: The College of Choice in USA 29

30 Academic Affairs Web Based resources linked to College Website Current 15 Sept 2015 Academic Affairs Divisions Adult Education Academic Calendar Majors Offered Majors by Campus Early College Academy Louisiana Transfer Degree Academic Status Instructional Polices (IS 100 series) College Instructional Policies Independent Studies IS _independent_study_policy_0.PDF Low Enrolled Academic Courses IS _low_enrolled_academic_courses_ PDF Large Group Instruction IS102 Currently Suspended 102_large_group_instruction_policy.PDF Full Time Faculty Workload Overloads IS 103A 103A_full_time_faculty_workload_overloads_ _0.PDF IS 103B Adjunct Faculty Overloads Currently under review. Not to exceed 9 credit hours in any semester IS 108 Minimum requirements for Faculty Positions 108%20%28rev%201%29_0.PDF IS 109 Full Time faculty Workload Revised Yearly and distributed with Faculty employment contract IS 110 Substantive Change Reporting 110%20Substantive%20Change%20Reporting%20Policy%20%28rev. %201%29_0.PDF IS 111 Defining Credit Hours awarded for Courses and Programs of Study 30