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2014- South Louisiana Community College 2015-2017 College Catalog Volume 14-1 Produced by the Catalog Committee and the Office of Academic Affairs September 2015.

South Louisiana Community College College Catalog 2015-2017 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

The SLCC Main Campus is located at 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 The Devalcourt Building and Ted Ardoin Building are found on the main campus. Phone Voice (337) 521-8896 Fax (337) 262-2101 Web site: www.solacc.edu The College Sites by name are located as follows: Acadian 1933 W. Hutchinson Crowley, LA 70526 Voice (337) 788-7521 Fax: (337) 788-7642 C.B. Coreil 1124 Vocational Drive, Ward 1, Industrial Park Ville Platte, LA 70586 Voice (337) 363-2197 Fax: (337) 363-7984 Evangeline 600 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive St. Martinville, LA 70582 Voice (337) 394--6466 Fax (337) 394-3965 Franklin 1013 Perret Street Franklin, LA 70538 Voice (337) 413-8146 Fax (337) 413-8145 Gulf Area 1115 Clover Street Abbeville, LA 70510 Voice (337) 893-4984 or (337) 893-4985 Fax: (337) 893-4991 New Iberia Campus The Teche and Ember Buildings are located on this campus. 908 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 Voice (337) 373-0185 Fax (337) 373-0187 T.H. Harris 332 East South Street Opelousas, LA 70570 Voice (337) 948-0239 Fax (337) 948-0243 T. H. Harris Extension 6165 I-49 Service Road Opelousas, LA 70570 Voice (337) 948-0244 Aviation Annex Aviation Maintenance Technology Department Lafayette location 118 Shepard Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 Voice (337) 262-5186 The College in conjunction with NEMSA is located at the following sites Lafayette Academy 2916 N. University Building B Lafayette, LA 70507 Baton Rouge Academy 9215 Interline Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Gretna Academy 200A Wright Avenue Gretna, LA 70056 Alexandria Academy 724 Scott Street Alexandria, LA 71301 Covington Academy 2016 Ronald Reagan Highway Covington, LA 70433 Houma Academy 144 Equity Boulevard Houma, LA 70360 Lake Charles Academy 2827 4 th Avenue Suite 245, Building A Lake Charles, LA 70601 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 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South Louisiana Community College. 3

Accreditation Web Resources http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation About SLCC (Accreditation) http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation Accreditation Statement http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation Programmatic Accreditations http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation/programmatic-accreditation 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 60126 Industrial Electronics Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL 60126 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 60018-5119 847-939-3597 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 80120 303-694-9262 Division of Workforce, Technical & Continuing Education Air Conditioning & Refrigeration HVAC Excellence 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 800-394-5268 Drafting & Design Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Industrial Technology Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 310 W. Lake Street, Suite 111 Elmhurst, IL 60126 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 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 Automotive Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-669-6650 Collision Repair Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-669-6650 Culinary Arts & Occupations American Culinary Federation (ACF) 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL 32095 904-824-4468 Commercial Vehicle Operation Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) 555 E. Braddock Road Alexandria, VA 22314 703-647-7015 Diesel Powered Equipment Technology National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 101 Blue Seal Drive, S. E. Suite 101 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-669-6650 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

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

Map and Directions Lafayette Campus Franklin Campus 320 Devalcourt St. (Devalcourt Bldg.) 1013 Perret St. 1101 Bertrand Dr. (Ardoin Bldg.) Franklin, LA 70538 Lafayette, LA 70506 337-413-8146 337-521-9000 Acadian Campus Gulf Area Campus 1933 W. Hutchinson 1115 Clover St. Crowley, LA 70526 Abbeville, LA 70510 337-788-7521 337-893-4984 C.B. Coreil Campus New Iberia Campus 1124 Vocational Dr. 609 Ember Dr. Ward 1, Industrial Park 908 Ember Dr. Ville Platte, LA 70586 New Iberia, LA 70562 337-363-2197 337-373-0172 Evangeline Campus T. H. Harris Campus 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 332 East South Street St. Martinville, LA 70582 Opelousas, LA 70570 337-394-6466 337-943-1518 6

Table of Contents Message from the Chancellor... 5 Map and Directions... 6 Web Based Resources linked to College Web Site... 16 Academic Calendar: 2015-16 Academic Year... 25 Current College Mission & Vision... 29 Academic Affairs Web Based resources linked to College Website... 30 College History... 34 College Boards, Councils, and Committees... 37 Board of Regents for Higher Education (Current 2015)... 37 Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (current 2014-15 Academic Year)... 37 Administration... 38 Admission Policies and Procedures... 40 General Admission Requirements... 40 Immunization Records... 40 Military Service Act for Admission... 41 Continued Eligibility... 41 Transcripts... 41 Admission Classification and Admission Status... 41 Degree Seeking Students... 41 International Students... 42 Admission as a Home Schooled Applicant... 43 Admission Provisions for High School Students... 43 Transfer Students... 47 Re-entry Students... 50 Non-Degree Seeking Students... 50 Academic Amnesty... 51 Registration Process... 52 Student Schedule Changes... 53 Adding Courses... 53 Changing Sections... 53 Dropping Courses... 53 Cancellation of Registration... 53 Resignation from College... 54 Effects of Cancellation of Registration or Resignation from the College... 54 Student Classification... 54 Course Load... 54 Registration Holds... 55 Change of Major... 55 Registration as an Audit Student... 55 Address or Name Change... 56 Identification Cards... 56 Student E-mail Addresses... 56 Class Attendance Policy... 56 Attendance Records and Individual Class Policy... 56 7

Justification for Absences... 57 Effects of Excessive Absences... 57 Academic Policies and Procedures... 57 General Information... 57 Academic Integrity... 58 Cheating... 58 Plagiarism... 58 Penalties... 58 Grading System... 58 Grades... 59 Final Examinations and Final Grade Reports... 62 Change of Grade... 62 Honors... 62 Transcripts and Letters of Verification... 62 Credit for Prior Learning and Non-traditional Means... 63 Credit from Non-regionally Accredited Institutions... 64 Advanced Placement... 64 College Board Advanced Placement Credit... 65 Credit by College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations... 66 Credit by Departmental Proficiency Challenge Examination... 67 Dual Enrollment (Career Tech) Articulation Agreements... 68 Credit by Life Experience Assessment Program (LEAP)... 68 Industry Based & Professional Certification Credit... 70 Credit by Police and Military Courses... 71 Evaluation of former Technical College Credit... 71 Credit for Non-Credit Courses... 72 Non Traditional Credits from Other Institutions... 73 Academic Status... 74 Definitions of Key Concepts used in determining Academic Status... 74 Categories of Academic Status... 75 Academic Good Standing... 75 Probation... 75 Academic Suspension... 76 Grade Review & Appeals... 79 Conditions for Appealing a Final Grade... 79 Grade Review and Appeal Process... 79 Informal Resolution Process... 80 Formal Resolution Process... 80 The Formal Appeal Process... 81 Requirements for Program Completion and Graduation... 85 Content of Associate Degrees, Technical Diplomas and Certificates... 85 Degree/Diploma/Certificate Completion Requirements... 85 Graduation... 86 Requirements for a Second Degree... 87 Discontinued Major/Programs: Reentry Students and Students in a Teach Out... 87 Graduation with Distinction... 88 8

Awarding of a Degree Posthumously... 88 Policies and Procedures Governing Reservist and National Guard Mobilization Activation... 89 Awarding of Academic Credit/Grades... 89 Time Limit for Removing Incomplete Grades... 90 Academic Status upon Re-Enrollment... 90 Scholarships... 91 Books... 91 Academic Support Services... 92 Transfer Agreements... 92 Cross Enrollment... 92 Academic Success Center... 92 Career and Counseling Services... 92 Career Center... 92 Library... 93 Learning Foundations Courses... 93 Field Trips... 94 Bookstore... 94 Policy for Children on Campus... 95 Financial Information... 96 Tuition and Fees... 96 Web Based Resources for Financial information linked to College Web site... 96 Information Technology... 98 Equipment/Services... 98 Content... 98 Privacy and Security... 98 Abuses... 98 Copyrighted/Patented Materials... 99 Enforcement and Penalties for Violation... 99 Access... 99 Modifications... 99 Student Services... 100 Student Services Policies and Procedures Web resources linked to College Web site... 100 Student Disciplinary Procedures... 103 General Statement... 103 Student Code of Conduct... 103 Disciplinary Process... 105 I. Incident Reporting... 105 II. Administrative Conference... 106 III. Judicial Board Hearing... 106 Sanctions... 107 Interim Suspensions... 108 Requests for Review or Rehearing... 109 Appeals... 109 Disciplinary Records... 109 Confidentiality... 110 Interpretation and Revision... 110 9

Specific College Policies and Procedures... 111 FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act... 111 Drug Free Campus Policy... 112 Firearm-Free Campus... 112 Campus Security... 112 The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act 112 Parking... 112 Smoke-free Buildings, Campuses and Facilities... 112 Lost and Found... 113 Programs of Study... 115 General Introduction... 115 The General Education Curriculum... 115 General Education Block... 115 General Education Requirements... 115 SLCC General Education Courses... 116 SLCC Authorized Degrees, Technical Diplomas, Certificates, Technical Competency Areas... 120 Division of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Instruction... 121 Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree (AALT)... 123 Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AALT) - Fine Arts Concentration... 125 Criminal Justice... 129 Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Concentration... 131 Digital Media Design... 133 Technical Diploma Digital Media Design... 136 Certificate of Technical Studies Digital Layout Designer... 137 Certificate of Technical Studies Web Designer... 137 Certificate of Technical Studies Digital Video Editor for 3D Art... 137 Certificate of Technical Studies 3D Artist... 137 General Studies... 139 Associate of Science in General Studies... 141 Associate of Science General Studies Prek-3 Concentration... 143 Certificate of General Studies... 145 Teaching (Grades 1-5)*... 147 Associate of Science in Teaching (Grades 1-5)... 149 Division of STEM, Transportation and Energy... 151 Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer (ASLT)... 153 Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer - Biological Sciences... 155 Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Physical Sciences... 156 Aviation Maintenance Technology... 157 Associate of Applied Science Degree Aviation Maintenance Technology... 158 Technical Diploma Aviation Maintenance Technology... 159 Certificate of Technical Studies Airframe Technician... 160 Certificate of Technical Studies Powerplant Technician... 160 Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology... 161 Associate of Applied Science Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology... 162 Technical Diploma Civil, Surveying, and Mapping Technology... 163 10

Drafting and Design Technology... 164 Associate of Applied Science Drafting and Design Technology... 165 Technical Diploma Drafting and Design Technology... 166 Certificate of Technical Studies Engineering Aide... 167 Energy and Chemical Process Technology *Program not admitting students from Fall 2015... 169 Associate of Science in Energy and Process Technology... 171 Alternative Energy and Chemical Process Technician Technical Diploma program... 172 Certificate of Technical Studies in Alternative Energy and Chemical Process Operator... 173 Industrial Electronics Technology... 175 Industrial Electronics Technology Associates of Applied Science... 176 Industrial Electronics Technology Technical Diploma... 177 Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate of Technical Studies... 178 Industrial Technology... 179 Nondestructive Testing Technology... 183 Technical Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing Technology... 184 Certificate of Technical Studies NDT Quality Control Assistant for Liquid Penetrant.. 185 & Magnetic Particle Inspection... 185 Division of Nursing, Allied Health and Safety... 187 Clinical Laboratory Technology... 189 Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technician... 191 Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technician... 193 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic... 195 Associate of Applied Science Paramedic... 197 Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic... 198 Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic... 200 Technical Competency Area in Emergency Medical Technician... 201 Medical Assistant... 203 Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant... 205 Midwifery*... 207 Associate of Applied Science in Midwifery... 209 Technical Diploma in Midwifery... 210 Certificate of Technical Studies in Doula/Midwife Assistant... 211 Nurse Assistant... 213 Technical Competency Area Nurse Assistant... 214 Registered Nursing (RN)... 215 Associate of Science in Registered Nursing (RN)... 218 Practical Nursing... 219 Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing... 222 Patient Care Technician... 223 Certificate of Technical Studies in Patient Care Technician... 225 Surgical Technology*... 227 Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology... 229 Division of Business, Information Technology and Professional Studies... 231 Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst... 231 Accounting... 233 11

Associate of Science Accounting... 235 Application Software Development... 237 Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst... 237 Associate of Applied Science Application Software Development... 239 Technical Diploma Application Software Specialist... 240 Certificate of Technical Studies Software Systems Analyst... 241 Business... 243 Associates of Science Business... 244 Business Administration... 245 Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration... 247 Business Office Administration *... 249 Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Administration... 251 Technical Diploma in Business Office Technology... 253 Certificates of Business Office Technology Legal Office Specialist... 254 Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Medical Office Specialist... 255 Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Medical Records/Billing Specialist... 256 Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Office Assistant Specialist... 257 Certificate of Technical Studies in Business Office Technology Accounting Office Specialist... 258 Information Technology... 259 Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology... 261 Technical Diploma in Information Technology Computer Network Specialist... 262 Certificate of Technical Studies Network Administrator... 263 Certificate of Technical Studies System Analyst... 263 Technical Competency Area: Computer Technician... 263 Technical Competency Area: Server Administrator... 263 Technical Competency Area: Wide Area Network Technician... 264 Technical Competency Area: System Support Technician... 264 Technical Competency Area: Application Specialist... 264 Technical Competency Area: LAN Technician... 264 Division of Workforce, Technical and Continuing Education... 265 Automotive Technology... 267 Technical Diploma Automotive Technology... 268 Certificate Automotive Electrical Technician... 268 TCA Automotive Transmission, Transaxle, and... 268 Manual Drives Technician... 268 TCA Steering and Suspension Technician... 269 Cosmetology... 271 Technical Diploma Cosmetology... 272 Technical Competency Area: Shampoo Operator... 272 Culinary Arts and Occupations... 273 Associates in Applied Science Culinary Arts and Occupations... 274 Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations... 275 12

Certificate of Technical Studies: Production Cook... 275 Diesel Powered Equipment Technology... 277 Technical Diploma Diesel Powered Equipment Technology... 278 Certificate of Technical Studies: Diesel Engine Apprentice... 278 Electrician: Commercial/Industrial Electrical Technician... 279 Technical Diploma Electrician: Commercial/Industrial Electrical Technician... 280 Certificate of Technical Studies: Electrician Helper... 280 Certificate of Technical Studies: Residential/Commercial Electrical Helper... 280 Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration... 281 Technical Diploma Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration... 282 Certificate of Technical Studies: A/C and Refrigeration Domestic... 283 Certificate of Technical Studies: A/C and Refrigeration: Helper II... 283 Technical Competency Area: A/C & Refrigeration Helper I... 283 Technical Diploma in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology... 285 Technical Diploma in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology... 286 Certificate of Technical Studies IAMT Industrial Mechanic Technician... 286 Technical Competency Area: IAMT Industrial Mechanic Apprentice... 286 Machine Tool Technology: Industrial Machine Shop Technician... 287 Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology... 288 Certificate of Technical Studies: Lathe Operator... 288 Technical Competency Area: Drill Press Operator... 288 Technical Studies... 289 Associate of Applied Science Degree Technical Diploma... 290 Technical Diploma in Welding... 291 Technical Diploma in Welding... 292 Certificate of Technical Studies in Welding: Tack Welder/Fitter Helper... 292 Course Descriptions... 293 SLCC Prefix Key... 293 Course Descriptions... 295 Accounting... 295 Anthropology... 296 Arts... 296 Aviation Technology... 297 Automotive Technology... 299 Biological Sciences... 300 Business Office Technology- Health... 303 Business Office Technology- Legal... 305 Business English... 305 Business Law... 305 Business Mathematics... 305 Computer Aided Design... 306 Chemistry... 306 Civil Survey and Mapping... 307 Criminal Justice... 310 Clinical Laboratory Science... 311 Communication... 314 13

College Success... 315 Corrections... 315 Cosmetology... 316 Computers... 318 Customer Service... 319 Culinary Arts... 319 Digital Media Design... 321 Diesel Powered Equipment Technology... 325 Drafting and Design Technology... 326 Economics... 327 Energy and Chemical Processing Technology... 328 Electrical Technology... 329 Emergency Medical Technology... 331 English... 333 Environmental Science... 337 Entrepreneurship... 337 Electronic Technology (Industrial Electronics Technology)... 337 French... 339 General Business... 340 Geography... 342 Geology... 342 Graphics... 343 Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Technology... 345 Health Care Orientation... 347 History... 348 Phlebotomy... 349 Pharmacy Technician... 350 Patient Care Technician... 351 Practical Nursing... 352 Industrial /Agriculture Mechanics Technology... 355 Industrial Technology... 356 Information Systems... 364 Keyboarding... 365 Learning Foundations... 365 Medical Assistant... 366 Mathematics... 367 Machine Transcription... 369 Micro Computer Information Systems... 369 Midwifery... 370 Machine Tool Technology... 373 Music... 374 Non Destructive Testing... 375 Nursing RN... 377 Office Systems... 378 Oil and Gas... 379 Orientation... 379 14

Physical Sciences... 380 Physics... 380 Politics... 381 Pre K-3 Teaching... 382 Psychology... 383 Safety... 384 Sociology... 384 Solar... 386 Spanish... 386 Speech... 386 Surgical Technology... 387 Teacher Education... 390 Technical English & Mathematics... 390 Theater... 391 Welding... 391 Full-Time Faculty... 395 Staff... 404 Glossary... 413 Current 15 Sept 2105 15

Academic Affairs Divisions Adult Education Web Based Resources linked to College Web Site Current 15 Sept 2015 http://solacc.edu/academics http://solacc.edu/about-academics/divisions http://solacc.edu/academics/adult-education Academic Calendar http://solacc.edu/academics-admissions/academic-calendar Majors Offered http://solacc.edu/academics/majors-offered Majors by Campus http://solacc.edu/academics/majors-campus Early College Academy http://solacc.edu/academics/early-college-academy Louisiana Transfer Degree http://solacc.edu/academics/louisiana-transfer-degrees Academic Status http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-status Instructional Polices (IS 100 series) College Instructional Policies http://solacc.edu/employee-intranet/policies http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Independent Studies IS 100 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 100_independent_study_policy_0.PDF Low Enrolled Academic Courses IS 101 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 101_low_enrolled_academic_courses_11-8-12.PDF Large Group Instruction IS102 Currently Suspended http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 102_large_group_instruction_policy.PDF Full Time Faculty Workload Overloads IS 103A http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 103A_full_time_faculty_workload_overloads_11-8-12_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 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 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 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 110%20Substantive%20Change%20Reporting%20Policy%20%28rev.%201 %29_0.PDF IS 111 Defining Credit Hours awarded for Courses and Programs of Study http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 111_defining_credit_hours_awarded_for_courses_and_programs_12-19- 12_0.PDF IS 112 Faculty Use of LMS Platform Policy 16

http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 112_faculty_use_of_LMS_platform_policy_0.pdf IS 113 Course Repeat Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is-113_course_repeat_1-16- 13_0.PDF IS 114 Intellectual Property and Shared Royalties http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 114_intellectual_property_and_shared_royalties_3-28-13_0.PDF IS 115 Live Work http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 115%20Live%20Work%20Policy_0.pdf IS 116 Academic Grade Review and Appeal Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 116_Academic_Grade_Review_and_Appeal_Policy_0.pdf IS 117 The Curriculum Committee http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 117_The_Curriculum_Committee_0.pdf IS 118 The Academic Standards Committee http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 118_The_Academic_Standards_Committee_0.pdf IS 119 Alternative Study Contract Courses Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 119%20Alternative%20Study%20Contract%20Courses%20Policy.PDF IS 120 The Catalog Committee http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 120%20The%20Catalog%20Committee.PDF IS 121Endowed Professorship Award Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 121%20Endowed%20Professorship%20Award.PDF IS 122 Credit for Prior Learning http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 122%20Credit%20for%20Prior%20Learning.PDF Academic Integrity http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Cheating http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Plagiarism http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Penalties http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Credit for Prior Learning http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/prior-learning Academic Status http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-status http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/hcr69.2g.academicprogress.pdf Academic Suspension http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-status Grading System http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/grading-system 17

Course Repeat/Delete http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/grading-system Policy on Informing Students & Public of Policies and Changes Between Catalog Publications Final Examinations/Grade Reports Academic Grade Review & Appeal Policy http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/grading-system IS 116 Academic Grade Review and Appeal Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 116_Academic_Grade_Review_and_Appeal_Policy_0.pdf Deadline for Appeals Policy SS 209 Deadline for Appeals Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/ss- 209%20Deadline%20for%20Appeals%20Policy_0.pdf Registrar Office http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office Applying for Graduation Registrar Forms/Policies Application for Graduation Graduation Requirements Academic Suspension Appeal Credit for Prior Learning http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/apply-graduation http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/forms http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/forms http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/apply-graduation http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/academic%20suspension%20appeal%20 Form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/application%20for%20cre dit%20for%20prior%20learning.pdf Change of Major/Program Contractual Agreement Incomplete Grade Change Request http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/change%20of%20major%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/contractual%20agreement %20for%20Incomplete%20%27I%27%20Grade%20Form.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/grade%20change%20request%20form %20.pdf Independent Study Request http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/independent_study_contract_f orm.pdf 18

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 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/prerequisite%20waiver%20form.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registration%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/request%20for%20credent ial.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20transcript_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20verification%20of%20 Student%20Enrollment%20.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/audit%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/student%20information%20release%20f orm_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/withdrawal%20form.pdf http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/transfer-credits http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/transfer%20credit%20form.pd f http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/course%20substitution%20for m.pdf http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/transcripts http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20transcript.pdf Admissions http://solacc.edu/admissions How To Enroll (Application Process) http://solacc.edu/admissions/how-enroll Admissions Policy http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation/hcr-69 Cross Enrollment http://solacc.edu/admissions/registrars-office/cross-enrollment LoLA (Student Portal) http://solacc.edu/admissions/registrars-office/lola Scholarships http://solacc.edu/admissions-students/paying-college/scholarships Student Privacy/FERPA http://solacc.edu/admissions/registrars-office/student-privacy 19

Registrar Office http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office Applying for Graduation http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/apply-graduation Registrar Forms/Policies http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/forms Application for Graduation http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/forms Graduation Requirements http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/apply-graduation Academic Suspension Appeal Credit for Prior Learning http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/academic%20suspension%20appeal%20 Form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/application%20for%20cre dit%20for%20prior%20learning.pdf Change of Major/Program Contractual Agreement Incomplete Grade Change Request http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/change%20of%20major%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/contractual%20agreement %20for%20Incomplete%20%27I%27%20Grade%20Form.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/grade%20change%20request%20form% 20.pdf Independent Study Request Prerequisite Waiver Registration Form Request for Credentials http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/independent_study_contract_fo rm.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/prerequisite%20waiver%20form.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registration%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/request%20for%20credent ial.pdf Request for Transcript Verification of Student Enrollment Student Agreement to Audit Course Student Information Release/Permission to Release Educational Records http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20transcript_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20verification%20of%2 0Student%20Enrollment%20.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/audit%20form_0.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/student%20information%20release%20f orm_0.pdf Withdrawal Form http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/files/registrar/withdrawal%20form.pdf 20

Transfer Credit http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/transfer-credits http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/transfer%20credit%20form.pdf Course Substitution http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/registrar/course%20substitution%20for m.pdf Transcript Request Procedure http://solacc.edu/students/registrars-office/transcripts http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/request%20for%20transcript.pdf Student Success Center http://solacc.edu/students/student-success-center Tutoring http://solacc.edu/students/tutoring Academic Advising http://solacc.edu/students/student-success-center/academic-advising Disability Services http://solacc.edu/students/student-success-center/disability-services Testing http://solacc.edu/students/student-success-center/testing Career and Transfer Services http://solacc.edu/career-success/career-and-transfer-services Career Services http://solacc.edu/career-success/career-and-transfer-services/career-services Employer Services http://solacc.edu/career-success/employer-services Transfer Services http://solacc.edu/career-success/career-and-transfer-services/transfer-services Honors http://solacc.edu/students/honors Student E-mail http://solacc.edu/students/student-email Canvas LMS http://solacc.edu/students/canvas Bookstore http://solacc.edu/students/bookstore Student Accounts http://solacc.edu/students/paying-college/student-accounts Tuition & Fees http://solacc.edu/students/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees Fee Information http://solacc.edu/students/student-accounts/fee-information Payment Methods http://solacc.edu/students/student-accounts/payment-plans Refunds http://solacc.edu/students/student-accounts/refunds 21

Payment Plans Financial Aid http://solacc.edu/students/student-accounts/payment-plans http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid Types of Aid http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-financial-aid Applying for Financial Aid http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/apply-financial-aid Financial Aid Forms http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms Verification http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms Financial Aid Appeal http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms FERPA Release http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms 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 http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/veterans-affairs http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/federal-work-study http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/hardship-waiver http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/important-dates-and-deadlines http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/reapply-financial-aid http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/satisfactory-academic-progress http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/attendance-withdrawals http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/fafsa-filing-tips http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-faqs http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/fsa-policies http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/student-rights-responsibilities http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/resources 22

STEP Program http://solacc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/step-program Safety & Security http://solacc.edu/employee-intranet/facilities-safety Safety & Security 2013 Annual Report (Clery Act) http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/facilities/clery%20annual%20report%202013.pdf SLCC Emergency Plan http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/facilities/emergency_plan.pdf http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/facilities/emergency_guidelines.pdf SAFE 800 Emergency Preparedness Protocol http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/safe- 800_emergency_preparedness_protocol_3-28-13.PDF Library http://solacc.edu/library Overview http://solacc.edu/library Library Policies & Services http://solacc.edu/library/library-policies http://solacc.edu/library/services Accreditation About SLCC (Accreditation) http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation Accreditation Statement http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation Programmatic Accreditations http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation/programmatic-accreditation Student Success, http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation/hcr-69 Outcomes, Cost of Attendance, Statistics (HCR 69) SLCC Strategic Plan http://solacc.edu/about/accreditation/slcc-strategic-plan SLCC Policies http://solacc.edu/employee-intranet/policies Drug Free Workplace AF 1101 Tobacco Free Campus Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/af- 1101_Tobacco_Free_Campus_Policy.pdf Alcohol Policy IA 1000 Alcohol Policy http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/ia- 1000_alcohol_policy_12-19-12_0.PDF 23

Mobilization or Activation of Reservists and National Guard SA 200 Mobilization or Activation of Reservists and National Guard http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/sa- 200_mobilization_or_activation_reservists_and_national_guard_3.PDF 24

Academic Calendar: 2015-16 Academic Year FALL 2015 Tuition Due Date for Fall July 27 15-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 17-18 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes August 17-22 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 24-28 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 15-16 50% Refund Period for 12-Week Classes September 15-17 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 18-21 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 13-14 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes October 13-19 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 10-11 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

Fall Break No Classes November 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday College Closed November 26-28 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 21 15-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 11-12 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 15-Week and 1 st 8-Week Classes January 11-16 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 19-25 Last Day for Student-initiated Withdrawal from 1 st 4-Week Classes January 25 25% Refund Period for 15-Week Classes January 26-28 12-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 11-12 50% Refund Period for 12-Week Classes February 11-15 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 16-17 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 10-11 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 2 nd 8-Week Classes March 10-16 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

Spring Holiday No Classes March 24 Spring Holiday College Closed March 25-26 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 11-12 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 25 12-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 16-17 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 1 st 6-Week Classes May 16-18 Add/Drop and Late Registration Period for 12-Week and 10-Week Classes May 16-24 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 19-23 Last Day to Petition to Audit 12-Week and 10-WeekClasses May 24 50% Refund Period for 12-Week and 10-Week Classes May 25-31 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 14-15 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 28-30 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 12-13 27

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

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

Academic Affairs Web Based resources linked to College Website Current 15 Sept 2015 Academic Affairs http://solacc.edu/academics Divisions http://solacc.edu/about-academics/divisions Adult Education http://solacc.edu/academics/adult-education Academic Calendar http://solacc.edu/academics-admissions/academic-calendar Majors Offered http://solacc.edu/academics/majors-offered Majors by Campus http://solacc.edu/academics/majors-campus Early College Academy http://solacc.edu/academics/early-college-academy Louisiana Transfer Degree http://solacc.edu/academics/louisiana-transfer-degrees Academic Status http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-status Instructional Polices (IS 100 series) College Instructional Policies http://solacc.edu/employee-intranet/policies http://solacc.edu/academics/academic-affairs/policies-procedures Independent Studies IS 100 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 100_independent_study_policy_0.PDF Low Enrolled Academic Courses IS 101 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 101_low_enrolled_academic_courses_11-8-12.PDF Large Group Instruction IS102 Currently Suspended http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 102_large_group_instruction_policy.PDF Full Time Faculty Workload Overloads IS 103A http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 103A_full_time_faculty_workload_overloads_11-8-12_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 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 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 http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 110%20Substantive%20Change%20Reporting%20Policy%20%28rev. %201%29_0.PDF IS 111 Defining Credit Hours awarded for Courses and Programs of Study http://solacc.edu/sites/default/files/policies/is- 30