CATALOG SUPPLEMENT WASILLA

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1 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT WASILLA The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook.

2 Administration Effective: 10/07/2015 Brenda Young Campus President ADA Coordinator Alison Schachtner Campus Manager Matthew Jaques Corporate Librarian Sarah Kirton Regional Director of Financial Aid Joel Nelson Director of Academic Operations For education related questions, please see any member of the education team labeled below as a Program Chair or Lead Instructor. Faculty Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials Mark Green Program Heating, Ventilation, Air M.E.D., Lesley University; B.S., University of Manager Conditioning, and Nevada, Business Administration Marilyn Lim- Carreon Program Manager Refrigeration, Welding Medical Assistant M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S., University of Phoenix, Business Management Dolly Hodge Lead Instructor Student Success M.B.A., Golden Gate University, Management; B.S., University of South Carolina, General Business Administration Open Lead Instructor Medical Assistant The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 2 of 10

3 Academic Calendar Effective: 10/16/2015 Program Start Dates Charter College observes Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th of each year to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. If September 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the College will celebrate Constitution Day during the preceding or following week. Academic Calendar Module Dates Start End 11/16/ /20/ /28/ /31/ /01/ /06/ /07/ /10/ /11/ /15/ /16/ /19/ /20/ /24/ /25/ /28/ /29/ /02/ /03/ /06/ /07/ /11/ /12/ /22/ /23/ /26/ /27/ /02/ /03/ /07/ /08/ /11/ /12/ /16/ /17/ /20/ /21/ /24/ /25/ /29/ /30/ /03/ /04/ /14/2018 The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 3 of 10

4 Holidays and Make-Up Days Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below. Holiday Make-Up Day November 26-27, November 20, 2015 & December 4, 2015 December 21-27, 2015 N/A May 30, 2016 June 3, 2016 July 4, 2016 July 8, 2016 September 5, 2016 September 9, 2016 November 24-25, 2016 November 18, 2016 & December 2, 2016 December 19-25, 2016 N/A December 26, 2016 December 30, 2016 January 2, 2017 January 6, 2017 May 29, 2017 June 2, 2017 July 4, 2017 July 7, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 8, 2017 November 23-24, 2017 December 1, 2017 December 25-31, 2017 N/A January 1, 2018 January 5, Classes scheduled to meet face-to-face November 26, 2015 will have a make-up class on December 4, Classes scheduled to meet face-to-face November 27, 2015 will have a make-up class on November 20, The online classroom will be available to students November 26-27, Tuition and Fees The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 4 of 10

5 Effective: 08/03/2015 Certificate Programs Program Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Quarter Homework Contact Tuition Books, Supplies Institutional Credits Hours Hours & Fees Total , $24,480 $0 $24,480 Medical Assistant , $23,115 $0 $23,115 Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the cost per credit hour for their program. Full time students must take a minimum of twelve (12) quarter credit hours or a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term. Although Charter College encourages all students to attend full time occasionally students may attend part-time. If a student is attending part-time, financial aid will be adjusted based on actual hours attended. Freshmen have successfully completed less than thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours. Sophomores have successfully completed at least thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, but fewer than ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Juniors are those students who have successfully completed at least ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Seniors have successfully completed at least one hundred thirty-six (136) quarter credit hours. Other Costs Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential $100 Learning Credit* (per course) Duplicate Certificate Fee $50 Official Transcript Fee $7 Official Transcript Fee (24-hour processing) $25 Student ID Replacement Fee $20 Administration fee** $75 *Non-refundable; this charge is per attempt. **This fee is assessed when a student officially withdraws or is involuntarily withdrawn or dismissed. See the Withdrawal or Dismissal section. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 5 of 10

6 Scholarships Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1500 (Certificate Program) Eligibility Requirements: High School graduate from accredited high school in Complete an essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: one (1) to two (2) pages, typed. Submit application with essay and official High School transcript no later than July 10, 2015, to start no later than August 3, 2015 OR September 11, 2015, to start no later than October 12, Applications, with documents, are accepted via mail or at the campus. All applicants must complete an admissions interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College prior to July 5, 2015 for the July 10, 2015 submission or September 4, 2015 for the September 11, 2015 submission. The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July 24, 2015, for the August 3, 2015 start and September 25, 2015, for the October 12, 2015 start. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Conditions of Award: All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion. Charter College Community Scholarship Up to $2000 Eligibility Requirements: High School graduate from an accredited High School or currently holds a GED Completion of a Charter College Financial Aid meeting with an Enrollment Processor. Financial need will be determined in part by eligibility for the PELL grant. Complete an essay describing your academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: one (1) to two (2) pages, typed. All applicants must complete an admission interview with an Admission Representative at Charter College no later than one (1) week prior to the anticipated start date. The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipient no later than one (1) week prior to the anticipated start date. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Conditions of Award: All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 6 of 10

7 RJ Kirton Memorial Scholarship New students who have not previously enrolled in or completed a program of study at Charter College and that possess integrity, compassion and high moral character are eligible for the RJ Kirton Memorial Scholarship. Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellence in service and leadership. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Begin classes with Charter College no later than May 25, Eligible to new students only 3. Be a resident of the State of Alaska Applicant must submit the following required documents by May 22, 2015: A 500 word essay (Essay Format: double spaced with one (1) inch margins) describing the student s engagement in the community through community service or volunteer work. The applicant should describe his or her goals once the education is complete and how the education will be used to be an engaged and active member of the community. Preference will be given to applicants who are first generation college students and/or demonstrate financial need. Completed Charter College Scholarship Application. All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the full scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, to be withdrawn. Notification and Awarding The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients. All recipients will be notified via phone and mail no later than May 28, Scholarship Award Amounts 1- $10,000 Award Bachelor s or Associate s Degree 2- $5,000 Awards Bachelor s, Associate s Degree, or Certificate Palmer Moose Lodge #793/Charter College Community Partnership Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: 1. Begin classes with Charter College no later than October 12, Complete and submit application and essay no later than October 9, Be a resident of the state of Alaska Applicant must submit the following required documents by October 9, 2015 Complete an essay describing academic plans, career goals, and how attaining the education goals will impact the community in the future. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: two (2) pages, typed, double spaced with one (1) inch margins. Completed Charter College Scholarship application All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the full scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, to be withdrawn. Notification and Awarding The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients. All recipients will be notified via phone and mail no later than October 15, Scholarship Award Amounts 1- $5,000 Award Bachelor s, Associate s Degree, or Certificate (new students only) 2- $2,000 Awards Bachelor s, Associate s Degree, or Certificate (new and current students) 3- $1,000 Awards Bachelor s, Associate s Degree, or Certificate (current students only) The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 7 of 10

8 Mat Su Valley Frontiersman/Charter College Community Partnership Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: 1. Begin classes with Charter College no later than March 16, Complete and submit application and essay no later than March 13, Eligible to new students only Applicant must submit the following required documents by March 13, 2015 Complete an essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: two (2) pages, typed, double spaced with one (1) inch margins. Completed Charter College Scholarship application All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the full scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, to be withdrawn. Current Charter College students enrolled prior to February 9, 2015, are not eligible. Notification and Awarding The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients. All recipients will be notified via phone and mail no later than March 20, Scholarship Award Amounts 1- $10,000 Award Bachelor s, or Associate s Degree 2- $5,000 Awards Bachelor s, Associate s Degree, or Certificate The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 8 of 10

9 Placement Rates Effective: 04/23/2015 Listed below is the placement information for each of the programs reported to the campus accreditation body on an annual basis. The below information is representative of graduates that completed their program between July 1, 2013 and June 30, Program Percentage (%) B.S. in Business Administration 100% B.S. in Business Management Accounting with concentrations 100% B.S. in Business Management Technology 89% B.S. in Construction Management with concentrations 100% B.S. in Criminal Justice 40% B.S. in Health Care Administration 50% B.S. in Information Technology Engineering with concentrations 91% A.A.S. in Allied Health 100% A.A.S. in Business Administration 100% A.A.S. in Business Management Practice 90% A.A.S. in Computer Science with concentrations 57% A.A.S. in Computerized Accounting 100% A.A.S. in Criminal Justice 62% A.A.S. in Health Information Technology 56% A.A.S. in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 100% A.A.S. in Medical Office Administration: concentration in Medical Assistant 100% A.A.S. in Network Security 100% A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies 85% Certificate in Business Administration 94% Certificate in Computerized Office Specialist 90% Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 79% Certificate in Medical Assistant 87% Certificate in Network Security 100% Certificate in Network Technology 80% Certificate in Paralegal Studies 67% Certificate in Welding 84% Campus Total 83% *The placement information is calculated by using the total graduates, minus any graduate placement waiver reason (i.e., continuing education, medical or military), and dividing by the total graduates placed. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 9 of 10

10 Expected Completion Time Effective: 04/23/2015 Program Campus Normal Completion Time (in weeks) Master s in Business Administration Anchorage Only 40 B.S. in Accounting Anchorage/Wasilla 50 B.S. in Business Administration Anchorage Only 50 B.S. in Computer Information Systems Anchorage Only 100 B.S. in Computer Science Anchorage Only 50 B.S. in Criminal Justice Anchorage/Wasilla 50 B.S. in Health Care Administration Anchorage/Wasilla 60 A.A.S. in Allied Health Anchorage/Wasilla 20 A.A.S. in Applied Technology Anchorage/Wasilla 20 A.A.S. in Business Administration Anchorage Only 20 A.A.S. in Computer Networking Systems Anchorage Only 60 A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Anchorage/Wasilla 55 A.A.S. in Health Information Technology Anchorage/Wasilla 60 A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies Anchorage/Wasilla 55 A.A.S. in Network Security Anchorage Only 20 A.A.S. in Nursing Anchorage Only 80 Certificate in Accounting Anchorage/Wasilla 35 Certificate in Business Office Administration Anchorage/Wasilla 40 Certificate in Computer Technician Anchorage Only 40 Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Anchorage Only 40 Refrigeration Certificate in Hospitality Anchorage/Wasilla 40 Certificate in Marketing Through Digital and Social Media Anchorage Only 40 Certificate in Medical Assistant Anchorage/Wasilla 40 Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant Anchorage/Wasilla 40 Certificate in Network Security Anchorage Only 35 Certificate in Paralegal Studies Anchorage Only 40 Certificate in Welding Anchorage Only 40 Course sequencing and prerequisite courses are located in the College Catalog. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 10 of 10