College Catalog and Student Handbook

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1 H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College Patterson Campus 3920 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL Trenholm Campus 1225 Air Base Blvd. Montgomery, AL Mailing Address: P.O. Box Montgomery, AL Telephone: Fax: Website: College Catalog and Student Handbook Effective: Fall 2014 is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education Equal Opportunity In Education and Employment It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. This catalog is the official announcement of the program requirements and regulations of. The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only. The provisions of this document/publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the institution. The institution reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student s term of attendance.

2 Message from the President 2 Message from the President Welcome to Trenholm State Technical College! Since 1964, Trenholm State Technical College s mission has been to help students imagine and construct exciting new futures and careers. We educate students from diverse backgrounds throughout central Alabama. Some are traditional college-age students; others are working adults who balance their programs of study with family and employment responsibilities. Some are pursuing short-term certificates for immediate employment options, continuing education, or GED preparation. Regardless of their ages or academic pursuits, Trenholm State students receive the attention of our qualified faculty and caring staff who are committed to helping students achieve their personal and professional goals. At Trenholm State, the education of our students comes first. We are in the business of making positive changes in the lives of our students, and we take this very seriously. In addition to our qualified faculty and committed staff, we provide an array of support services to help students succeed in the classroom. We offer flexible class schedules and an accessible learning environment at an affordable cost. This catalog is a tool that can open up a new world of learning and career opportunities. I encourage you to use it in conjunction with regular advising because I am convinced it will lead you to the choices and options that will change your life for the better. Take the time to read and learn the contents of the catalog. Knowing the choices that are available can help you plan and select the best options that fit your schedule and lifestyle. I hope you will enjoy your time at Trenholm State Technical College and find, like thousands who have come before you, that your time here will shape you for the rest of your life. We are excited that you are here, and we are ready to serve your needs in any way we can. Sincerely, Sam Munnerlyn President

3 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Academic Policies and Regulations Accreditation and Certifications Admissions Alabama State Board of Education Buildings & Facilities Listing College Calendar ( ) Department of Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Goals History Index i-1 Introduction to the College Mission Operating Hours Organization and Administration Personnel Programs of Study Programs of Study (Table with Page Numbers) Service Area (College) Special Programs Student Handbook Gray Pages Student Services SH-3 Student Information SH-8 Campus Regulations SH-15 General Policies SH-19 Tuition & Fees Values (College) Vision (College)

4 College Calendar 4 College Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2014 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August 5-8 Truck Driving Registration for Class 1 FA2014 August 7 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 11 Local Professional Development (No Classes) August 12 Registration August 13 & 14 Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin August 15 Drop/Add August 15, 18 & 19 Holiday (Labor Day College Closed) September 1 Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 1 FA2014) September 10 Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration October 9 Mini-term B Classes Begin October 10 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty October 30 Pre-Registration for SP2015 (Current Students) November 4, 5 & 6 Holiday (Veterans Day College Closed) November 11 Truck Driving Classes End (Class 1 FA2014) November 20 Early Registration for SP2014 (New Students) November 18, 19 & 20 State Professional Development (No Classes) November 24 & 25 Local Professional Development (No Classes) November 26 Holiday (Thanksgiving College Closed) November 27 & 28 Truck Driving Registration for Class 2 SP2015) December 4 Exams December 9, 10 & 11 Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End December 11 Grades Due December 12 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) December 12 & 15 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) December 16 19, 22, 23 Holiday (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) December 24 & 25 Local Holidays December 26, 29, 30 & 31 Holiday (New Years Day) January 1, 2015 Local Holiday January 2 College Closed December 24 - Jan. 2, 2015 SPRING SEMESTER 2015 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) January 5 Local Professional Development (No Classes) January 6 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) January 7 Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 2 SP2015) January 7 Registration January 8 & 9 Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin January 12 Drop/Add January 12, 13 & 14 Holiday (Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King College Closed) January 19 Truck Driving Registration for Class 3 SP2015 February 19 Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration March 6 Mini-term B Classes Begin March 9 Truck Driving Classes End (Class 2 SP2015) March 18 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (Spring Break) March Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 3 SP2015) March 31 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty April 3 Pre-Registration for SU2015 (Current Students) April 7, 8 & 9 Early Registration for SU2015 (New Students) April 21, 22, & 23 Exams May 5, 6 & 7 Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End May 7 Grades Due May 8 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 8 Commencement Ceremony May 8 Professional Development (No Classes) (Faculty/Staff Retreat) May 11 State Professional Development (No Classes) May 12, 13 & 14 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) May 15, Truck Driving Registration for Class 4 SU2015 May 21 Holiday (Memorial Day College Closed) May 25

5 College Calendar 5 College Calendar (continued) SUMMER TERM 2015 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 26 Local Professional Development (No Classes) May 27 Registration May 28 Classes Begin May 29 Drop/Add May 29 Truck Driving Classes End (Class 3 SP2015) June 11 Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 4 SU2015) June 15 Mid Term July 2 Holiday (Independence Day College Closed) July 3 Pre-Registration for FA2015 (Current Students) July 7, 8, & 9 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty July 17 Early Registration for FA2015 (New Students) July 21, 22 & 23 Exams August 5, 6 & 7 Classes End August 7 Grades Due August 10 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 10 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August Truck Driving Registration for Class 1 FA2015 August 13 Truck Driving Classes End (Class 4 SU2015) August 25

6 History, Organization and Administration 6 History of Trenholm State was created through the consolidation of John M. Patterson State Technical College and in April The Trenholm Campus was designated as the main campus of the combined institutions. Both institutions were accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, which granted approval for the merger in March Patterson Campus The John M. Patterson State Technical School was established as a result of the 1947 passage of Regional Vocational and Trade School Act 673 by the Alabama State Legislature. The Montgomery County Board of Revenue and the City of Montgomery purchased 43 acres of land at the junction of the Southern Bypass and U.S. 231 South in The school opened on September 4, Patterson was named a technical college by action of the State Board of Education in Trenholm Campus was authorized by the Alabama State Legislature in May Construction was completed and classes began in August 1966, with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Board of Revenue contributing to construction costs. The College was named for the late Dr. Harper Councill Trenholm, a past president of Alabama State University. Organization and Administration is a two-year public institution of higher education operating as part of the two-year Alabama Community College System. The organization and administration of H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is under the supervision and direction of the elected Alabama State Board of Education and the appointed Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System. The State Board of Education is composed of the Governor, as ex-officio member, and eight elected members. Alabama is divided into eight school districts and one member is elected from each district. State Board members serve four-year terms. The Governor is president of the State Board and a vice president is elected from its members annually on the second Tuesday in July. For the purpose of assisting the State Board of Education in carrying out its authority and responsibilities for each of the colleges, the State Board appoints a Chancellor who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Postsecondary Education. The Chancellor serves at the pleasure of the State Board of Education but it is customary for the Chancellor to have a multi-year contract. The College President is appointed by the Alabama State Board of Education and heads the College's organizational structure. Specific areas of operation include the following: Student Services; Instructional Services; Development Planning/Research; Finance and Administrative Services, and Information Technology. Each of these areas functions under the guidance of a Dean or Director who reports directly to the President. The President reports to the Chancellor and is responsible for operating the college within the State Board of Education policies and all applicable state and federal laws. This organizational structure is in compliance with the Handbook of Accreditation of the Council on Occupational Education and Guidelines of the Alabama State Board of Education. A College Advisory Council composed of representatives of area industry, business and management assists the Administration. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the President in promoting the interest and general welfare of the College.

7 State Board of Education and Chancellor 7 The Alabama State Board of Education Governor Robert Bentley President Alabama State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL Mr Al Thompson District Hand Avenue Bay Minette, AL Mrs. Betty Peters District Beatrice Road Kinsey, AL Mrs. Stephanie W. Bell District Lancaster Lane Montgomery, AL Dr. Yvette Richardson District 4 P.O. Box 785 Fairfield, AL Mrs. Ella B. Bell District Airwood Drive President Pro Tem Montgomery, AL Dr. Charles Elliott District 6 P.O. Box 1584 Vice President Decatur, AL Mr. Jeffery Newman District 7 P.O. Box 266 Millport, AL Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter District 8 P.O. Box Huntsville, AL Department of Postsecondary Educationn Dr. Mark A. Heinrich Chancellor 135 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36104

8 Introduction, Vision, Mission & Values 8 Introduction to the College is a comprehensive two-year technical college located in Montgomery, Alabama. The College provides technical certificate and degree programs; adult learning opportunities; civic, social, cultural and personal development opportunities; business and industry training opportunities; and support of economic development for the central Alabama region. The College is part of the Alabama Community College System, a statewide system of postsecondary colleges governed by the Alabama Board of Education. The College operates two campuses, the Patterson Campus and the Trenholm Campus, and provides educational services for Montgomery and the surrounding area. is authorized by the State of Alabama to provide vocational, technical, academic, and lifelong educational opportunities; promote economic growth; and enhance the quality of life for the people of central Alabama. The College operating as a single entity, integrating all programs and services where feasible into a single delivery system, is committed to providing comprehensive technical services to its community. Through its open door admission policy and special recruitment efforts, helps multitudes of disadvantaged students obtain real educational opportunities, offering promising students a better beginning. The college s efforts are focused by its mission and vision statements and guided by the values and goal statements developed and reviewed regularly by its employees as part of the college s annual planning process. Vision will provide a dynamic learner-focused environment where excellence in teaching, learning, and serving improves the lives of its students and the community it serves. Mission is an associate degree granting institution with the mission to provide accessible educational opportunities, including credit and non-credit courses and certificates, for career preparation, advancement, and life-long learning as well as to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for residents of Central Alabama. We believe: Values Each employee, student, and graduate of the College must live by a code of conduct that reflects integrity, professionalism, and caring for the dignity, value, and cultural diversity of individual human beings. Quality educational opportunities must be affordable, convenient, and geographically accessible for all students, no matter where they are in life. Learning is a lifelong process reflected in an academic continuum of developmental, pre-college, general, technical, continuing, and adult education; customized skill training; and, one-stop career development. We should provide an accessible and supportive environment that empowers and nurtures students, graduates, and employees to make a positive difference in people's lives and meaningful contributions to society. We should develop and nurture partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, educational systems, and our communities. We should focus on teaching, learning, and dedication to student success. The resources entrusted to us should be used in an accountable and responsible manner.

9 Goals, Service Area, Operating Hours 9 Goals Instructional Programs Excellence GOAL 1: To ensure provision of and access to quality instruction and lifelong learning in current and emerging fields for a diverse population. Student Centered College GOAL 2: To provide comprehensive services and resources to promote student success. Community and Workforce Development GOAL 3: To enhance economic and workforce development in the region by providing quality training programs and services for area employers and the community. Assessment and Accountability GOAL 4: To ensure the long-term viability of the College by maintaining a system of assessment and accountability. Technology and Infrastructure GOAL 5: To ensure continual enhancement of student learning by integrating the most up-to-date technological, curricular and environmental resources into its teaching, service, support, and administrative functions. College Service Area The College service area consists of primarily a six county area located near the center of the State of Alabama. The service area includes the area of Macon County, west of a line drawn north to south through the city of Franklin; Elmore County, excluding correctional education and the Central Alabama Community College site in Tallassee; Montgomery County; the area of Bullock County, west of a line drawn north to south through the city of Union Springs; Lowndes County and Autauga County, in cooperation with Wallace Community College-Selma. The area consists of urban, suburban, and rural populations. College Operating Hours Normal Office Hours shall be: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday as needed on Saturday - Sunday

10 Accreditation and Certifications 10 Accreditation and Certifications is presently accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road Building Suite 325 Atlanta, GA, is a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Applied Technology Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the status of. In addition, individual programs are accredited, licensed or certified by the following agencies: Automotive Technology Computer Information Systems Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Diagnostic Medical Sonography Emergency Medical / Paramedic National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive Suite 101 Leesburgh, VA (703) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CISCO Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA (800) Alabama Board of Cosmetology PO Box Montgomery, AL (334) American Culinary Federation (ACF) 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA) 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL (312) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL (727) Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Pkwy - Suite Rowlett, TX (214)

11 Accreditation and Certifications (continued) 11 Massage Therapy Alabama Board of Massage Therapy 610 S. McDonough Street Montgomery, AL (334) (334) (fax) National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Ste 240 Oakbrook Terrace, IL (800) Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) 1271 Sugarbush Drive Evergreen, Colorado (800) Medical Assisting Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL (727) Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) A CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation 20 North Wacker Drive Suite 1575 Chicago, IL (312) Medical Radiologic Technology Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide Practical Nursing Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL (fax) Alabama Department of Public Health State Registry - Division of Provider Services PO Box Montgomery, AL (334) Alabama Board of Nursing 770 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL (334) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN) Formerly NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc Peachtree Road NE, Site 850 Atlanta, Georgia (404) Truck Driver Training U. S. Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC (202)

12 Buildings and Facilities 12 Buildings and Facilities Building A/B Building C Building D Building E Building F Building G Building H Building I Building J 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor Trenholm Campus 1225 Air Base Blvd President s Office Business Office Human Resources Practical Nursing Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide Student Support Services Health Services Simulation Lab Student Center Emergency Medical Services Dean of Instruction Admissions Bookstore Cashier Dean of Students Financial Aid Placement Office Automotive Collision Repair Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Medical Radiologic Technology Early Care and Education Dental Assisting Technology Medical Assisting Library Tower 3086 Mobile Highway Library Office Administration Archival Display Accounting Office Administration General Education Continuing Education Institutional Research Dean of Development Asst. Dean for IT/Security Title III-B Upward Bound Building B Building D Building E Building F Building G Building H Building I Building J J1 & J2 Building K Building L Building M Building N Building Q Patterson Campus 3920 Troy Highway President s Office Drafting and Design Technology General Education Student Center Dean of Workforce Development Admissions Financial Aid Cashier Computer Information Systems Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Apparel & Design Branch Library Machine Tool Technology Automotive Technology Welding Maintenance Department Learning Enhancement Center Adult Education Graphic Design Technology Entertainment Media Production Diesel Mechanics Electrical Technology Student Support Services Warehouse Automotive Manufacturing Industrial Electronics Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Note: Some programs and offices have been temporarily relocated during renovations. Downtown Site Regions Building 8 Commerce Street Harper s Cooking Lab Culinary Arts Hospitality Management Service Occupations Building Cosmetology & Therapeutic Massage 6240 Brewbaker Blvd. Montgomery, AL (one mile south of Patterson Campus) Adult Education Building 1625 Lake Street Joseph Dickerson Education Center 3085 Mobile Highway Truck Driver Training Center 5420 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL (three miles south of Patterson Campus) General Education