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 2013 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 Dear Student, has enabled thousands of students to begin or continue their educational or job training pursuit. Educating students from all ages and diverse backgrounds, Trenholm State focuses primarily on improving the quality of life through the more than twenty-five associate degree, certificate, and adult education programs for everyone who comes to the College. You will find an amazingly dedicated and professional faculty and staff who are ready to assist you with enrollment, financial aid, class schedules, and college-level learning designed to prepare you for the changing workforce. Here at Trenholm State, we encourage you to write, study, and learn in a safe environment with state-of-the art equipment and facilities in subjects ranging from automotive manufacturing to graphic design to diagnostic sonography. We offer easily accessible learning modules with distance learning options as well as continuing education opportunities. As you read through the pages of this catalog, you will discover the wide array of opportunities that we provide. Whether you enroll in one of our associate degree programs, certificate programs, noncredit courses, or GED classes, you will be taught by our highly trained and dedicated professional faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning. I encourage you to take a moment to look inside and see for yourself how Trenholm State can offer you a first-rate learning and workforce development experience. 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 Truck Driver Training Calendar ( ) Tuition & Fees Values (College) Vision (College)

4 College Calendar 4 College Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2013 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August 6-9 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 12 Local Professional Development (No Classes) August 13 Registration August 14 & 15 Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin August 16 Drop/Add August 16, 19 & 20 Holiday (Labor Day College Closed) September 2 Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration October 10 Mini-term B Classes Begin October 11 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty October 31 Pre-Registration for SP2014 (Current Students) November 5, 6 & 7 Holiday (Veterans Day College Closed) November 11 Early Registration for SP2014 (New Students) November 19, 20 & 21 State Professional Development (No Classes) November 25 & 26 Local Professional Development (No Classes) November 27 Holiday (Thanksgiving College Closed) November 28 & 29 Exams December 10, 11 & 12 Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End December 12 Grades Due December 13 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) December 13 & 16 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) December Local Holiday December 23 Holiday (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) December 24 & 25 Local Holidays December 26, 27, 30 & 31 Holiday (New Years Day) January 1, 2014 College Closed December 23 - Jan. 1, 2014 SPRING SEMESTER 2014 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) January 2 & 3 Local Professional Development (No Classes) January 6 Registration January 7 & 8 Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin January 9 Drop/Add January 9, 10 & 13 Holiday (Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King College Closed) January 20 Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration March 5 Mini-term B Classes Begin March 6 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (Spring Break) March Pre-Registration for SU2014 (Current Students) April 1, 2 & 3 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty April 2 Early Registration for SU2014 (New Students) April 8, 9, & 10 Exams May 2, 5 & 6 Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End May 6 Grades Due May 7 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 7 Professional Development (No Classes) (Faculty/Staff Retreat) May 8 Commencement Ceremony May 9 State Professional Development (No Classes) May 9, 12 & 13 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) May SUMMER TERM 2014 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 19 Local Professional Development (No Classes) May 20 Registration May 21 Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin; Drop/Add May 22 Holiday (Memorial Day College Closed) May 26 Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration June 26 Mini-term B Classes Begin June 27 Holiday (Independence Day College Closed) July 4 Pre-Registration for FA2014 (Current Students) July 8, 9, & 10 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty July 11 Early Registration for FA2014 (New Students) July 22, 23 & 24 Exams July 30, 31 & August 1 Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End August 1 Grades Due August 4 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 4 Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August 5 8

5 Truck Driving Calendar 5 FALL SEMESTER 2013 CLASS 1 Truck Driver Training Calendar Registration (Class 1 FA2013) August 8 Holiday (Labor Day) September 2 Faculty Duty Days (No Classes) September 3 Classes Begin September 4 Drop and Add September 4, 5 & 6 Registration (Class 2 SP2014) November 7 Holiday (Veterans Day) November 11 Classes End November 13 Faculty Duty Days Nov. 14, 15, State Professional Development November 25 & 26 Local Professional Development November 27 Holiday (Thanksgiving) November 28 & 29 Faculty Duty Days (Road Tests) Nov. 18 Dec. 16 College Closed Dec. 23 Jan. 1, 2014 SPRING SEMESTER 2014 CLASS 2 Registration (Class 2 SP2014) November 7 Holiday (New Years Day) January 1 Faculty Duty Day (No Classes) January 2 & 3 Prof. Dev. (No Classes) January 6 Faculty Duty Day (No Classes) January 7 & 8 Classes Begin January 9 Drop and Add January 9, 10 & 13 Holiday (REL/MLK January 20 Registration (Class 3 SP2014) February 20 Classes End March 20 Faculty Duty Day (No Classes) March 21 Spring Break March CLASS 3 Registration (Class 3 SP2014) February 20 Classes Begin March 31 Drop and Add Mar. 31, Apr 1 & 2 Registration (Class 4 SU2014) May 5 Prof. Dev. (No Classes) May 8 Graduation May 9 Holiday (Memorial Day) May 26 Classes End June 12 Faculty Duty Days (Road Tests) June 13 SUMMER TERM 2014 CLASS 4 Registration (Class 4 SU2014) May 5 Classes Begin June 16 Drop and Add June 16, 17 & 18 Holiday (Independence Day) July 4 Registration (Class 1 FA2014) August 7 Classes End August 26 Non-Duty Days (No Classes) August 27, 28 & 29

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 Mrs. Tracy Roberts District Tara Blvd., West Spanish Fort, 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 Newman Drive 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 Physical Therapist Assistant Student Center Emergency Medical Services Dean of Instruction Admissions Bookstore Cashier Dean of Students Financial Aid Placement Office Student Support Services 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 P 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 Maintenance Vacant 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