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2018STUDENTHANDBOOK
Table of ContentsMessage from the President.1About the College.2Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.2History and College Locations.2College Foundation.4Campus Tours.4Accreditation and Affiliations.4Annual Institutional Profile Report: FY2017. 4General College Policies.5Policy on Non-Discrimination inEducational Programs.5Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy.5Rights of Students with Disabilities under Section 504 of TheRehabilitation Act of 1973. 5Who is Protected under the Law?. 6Diversity and Civility.6Student Records/Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) Policy.6Disclosure without Student Consent.7Anti-Harassment, Intimidation andBullying Policy.7Sex Discrimination andSexual Harassment Policies.8Title IX Policy And ProceduresFor Student Sex Discrimination. 8Camden County College’sSexual Harassment Policy. 9Title IX Team. 10How to Report a Violation. 10Report Form for Sex Discrimination and/or Sexual Harassment. 11Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights. 12Bill of Rights. 12Student Right to Know Act and theCampus Security Act/Clery Act.13Emergency Notifications .13School Closings.13Student Rights and Responsibilities.14Student Complaints or Grievances.14Student Complaints. 14Addressing Academic Concerns and Appeals . 14Non-Academic Grievances. 14Student Conduct. 15Bias Incident Response Protocol. 15Sexual Assault Policy. 15CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS. 15BILL OF RIGHTS. 15Registering a Complaint with the Higher Learning Commission. 16iiCAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE n 2018Student Identification Cards.19Access for Worship or Reflection.19Acceptable Use of Information Technology .19Acceptable Use Policies. 20Substance Abuse.20Tobacco-Free Institution Policy.20Animals and Pets.21Children on Campus.21Sale of Merchandise or Services.21Acceptable Use of College Resources.21Enrollment Services:How to Enroll, Admissions.22Admission to Credit Programs and Credit Courses.22Degree-Seeking Students.22Credit Programs for High School Students: College Now.22Awarding of Transfer Credit.23Times, Location, Format of Classes.24Academic Year. 24Mini-Sessions. 24Summer Semester. 24Winter Inter-Session. 25Evening Classes. 25Distance Learning. 25Off-Campus Courses: Classes in the Neighborhood . 25Enrollment Status: Full-Time/Part-Time.25Admissions Categories.25Matriculated. 25Nonmatriculated. 26Non-credit. 26Class Membership/Grade Level.26Coursework Evaluation and Testing.26Social Security Number/Unique ID Number.26Student Health Insurance.26Student Immunization Requirements.27Non Degree-Seeking Students.27Non-Credit Career &Technical Institute of CCC Students.27Selective Admissions andCapped Enrollment.28International Students.28Special Note to International Students. 29Re-Admission.29College Placement Testing.29Online Admissions Application. 29Purpose of Accuplacer. 29Preparing for the Test . 29Sample Tests/Description of the Test. 29Test Results. 29
Test Schedule. 29Test Exemptions . 30Special Arrangements forStudents with Disabilities. 30ESL Accuplacer.30Online Admissions Application. 30Purpose of the Test. 30Preparing for the Test . 30EdReady Math Assessment. 30Test Results. 30Test Schedule. 30Test Exemptions . 30Special Arrangements forStudents with Disabilities. 31Description of the Test. 31Test Format. 31Guessing. 31Calculators and Dictionaries. 31Accessibility Wizard. 31Before the Test. 31ESL Reading Skills. 31ESL Listening. 32Essay - WritePlacer ESL. 32Elementary Algebra. 32Arithmetic Skills. 32College Level Mathematics. 32Enrollment Services: StudentRecords and Registration.33Registering for Classes.33Methods of Registering. 33Web Services. 33WebAdvisor Services. 33Auditing.34Cancellation of Course Section.34Changes In Enrollment/Schedule.34Payments.36Payment of Tuition and Fees. 36Chargeback for New Jersey Students. 36Employer Coverage of Tuition/Fees. 36Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program. 36Indebtedness to the College. 37Tuition Refunds. 37Financial Aid.37Applying for Financial Aid. 37Financial Aid Guidelines. 37Financial Aid Programs. 38Refund Policy for Financial Aid Students. 38Scholarships.39NJ Stars Program.39Academic Standards andRegulations / Academic Policies.39Academic Program Matriculation Policy.39Addressing Academic Concerns and Appeals.39General Academic Concerns. 39Final Grade Appeals. 40Academic Progress and Probation .41Academic Progress. 41Academic Probation. 41Probation Consequences. 41Re-Enrollment. 41Appeals: Academic Probation and Suspension. 41Academic Progress for Financial Aid.41Academic Forgiveness .42Policy and Guidelines.42Academic Honors.42President’s List and Dean’s List. 42Permanent President’s List andPermanent Dean’s List. 42Honor Societies. 43Disallowance of Registration withPrior Balance Policy.35Student Records.35Attendance.43Absence Due to Religious Observance.44Cancellation of Classes (Single Meetings).44Course Evaluation & Testing.44Academic Honesty Guidelines.44FERPA Policy. 35Disclosure without Student Consent. 35Directory Information. 35Cheating and Plagiarism. 44Academic Dishonesty Definitions. 44Academic Dishonesty Consequences and Appeals. 45Transcript Requests.35Grading Policy.45Course Withdrawal Procedure:. 34Withdrawal for Active Duty. 34Tuition, Fees, Payment/Financial Aid.36Tuition and Fees.36Tuition per credit . 36Fees. 36Books. 36Miscellaneous Fees. 36Grade Point Average (GPA). 45Alternate GPA. 45To calculate the GPA:. 45Sample GPA Calculation. 45Grade Reports. 45Letter Grades. 46Repeating a Course. 46CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE n 2018iii
Commencement Ceremony/Issuing of Degrees and Certificates.46Graduation Eligibility.47Graduation Application Packet. 47Filing for Graduation. 47Waiving Curriculum Requirements. 47Alumni Association.47Student Development and Support: Academicand Student Services.48Student Communication.48Student Email System. 48Emergency Notifications - Cougar Call. 48Advisement Services.48Academic Skills. 48Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program . 48English as a Second Language (ESL). 49Disability Services. 49Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students . 49Garden State Pathways. 49Cooperative Education (CO-OP). 49Transfer Services/New Jersey Transfer. 50Career Services. 50Mental Health Assistance. 50Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs.51Rutgers University at Camden County College. 51Thomas Edison State University. 51Administration of Code and Proceedings.57Classroom Management. 57Sanctions. 57Reporting Misconduct. 57Disciplinary Conference. 58Referral to Hearing Board. 58Notification of Hearing Board Determination. 59Student Appeal Process ofHearing Board Determination. 59Final Determination. 59Campus Safety and Security.59Communications and Enforcement.59Public Safety Escort Services.60Fire Alarms.60Parking Decals and CampusTraffic Regulations.60Handicapped Accessible Parking.60Reporting Suspicious orCriminal Activity on Campus .60Safety Inspections.61Silent Witness Tip Line:.61Tips for a Safe Campus.61Daily Crime Log.61Campus Safety Alerts.61Annual Security Report.61Tutoring Services.51Math Lab.51Library Services.51Bookstores.52Childcare Services.52Dining Services.52Veteran Services.53Discounted NJ Transit Pass for Full-Time Students.53Student Activities.53Resources for Our Community.62Athletic Activities, Intercollegiate Sports and Intramurals. 53Athletic/Fitness Labs. 54Clubs and Organizations. 54Student Government Association. 55Event Announcements – Bulletin Boards/Posters/Flyers. 55Event Fundraising and Ticket Selling. 55Cultural and Community Programs.63Student Development and Support: Student Codeof Conduct, Disciplinary Hearings & Appeals.55Workforce Training & Education.62The Corporate Training Institute. 62Job Training Programs. 62hireABILITY. 62The Career & Technical Instituteof Camden County College (CTI) . 62Regional Emergency Training Center (RETC). 62Dental Hygiene Clinic. 63Eyeglass and Contact Lens Clinic. 63Community Enrichment. 63Cultural and Heritage Commission. 63“The Center”. 64The Laser Institute for Teaching and Educational Research (LITER). 64Where to Go Who to See.65Where to Go Who to See.66Code of Conduct.55Where to Go Who to See.67Introduction. 55Purpose. 56Misconduct Definitions. 56Glossary of Academic Terms.68ivCAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE n 2018
Message from the PresidentGreetings and welcome to Camden County College, one ofthe premier educational institutions of the Delaware Valley.Since its founding in 1967, CCC has served hundreds ofthousands of students and area residents. Today, the Collegecontinues to allow enrollees to prepare for further study atfour-year institutions, secure skills for immediate employment or supplement previous education and training. Italso serves other community members through recreationallearning, informative presentations and diverse culturalprogramming.The College’s highly specialized campus locations function indistinct ways to fill the needs of the populations they serve.All of them, however, fulfill the common mission of providing accessible, affordable higher education, occupationalstudy and personal development to all who may benefit.Camden County College offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in math, science, nursing, healthsciences, human services, arts, humanities, social sciences,business, computer and professional studies and technicalfields. Classes are available on campus, via distance education, in neighborhood locations and through customizedtraining opportunities in the workplace. In addition, thanksto partnerships with Rutgers University and other four-yearinstitutions, a number of baccalaureate degree programs maybe completed on CCC’s campuses.Consistently ranking among the nation’s top colleges anduniversities in associate degree completion, Camden CountyCollege is here to help you fulfill your educational aspirations.So be sure to review this catalog, visit the College website atwww.camdencc.edu – where you can check course schedulesand register any time – and tour our campus facilities. On theBlackwood Campus, stop by our Taft Hall Student ServicesCenter, which houses resources such as recruitment, registration, financial aid, academic advisement and tutoring servicesin one convenient location. For further information about theCollege, you can check out CCC posts, photos, videos andpodcasts via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and iTunes.Whether it’s this term or a future term, all of us at CamdenCounty College look forward to seeing you on one of ourcampuses very soon.Best wishes,Donald A. BordenPresidentCAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE n 20181
About the CollegeMission, Vision, Values, and GoalsMissionCamden County College is committed to the success of adiverse student body through collaborative engagement thatprovides high quality, accessible and affordable education. TheCollege is responsive to the needs of the community throughcontinuous enhancement of its programs and services.VisionCamden County College will be a gateway to opportunitiesfor students to achieve their full potential and to meet theiracademic and career goals.Values Academic excellence Accountability Goal attainment Integrity Respect for individuals Student-centered (focused) decision making Student learningInstitutional Goals1. Provide accessible and affordable, high qualityeducational opportunitiesStrategic Initiatives1.1 Expand learning opportunities for all residents ofCamden County through collaborative partnerships,including local agencies and school districts.1.2 Expand college readiness opportunities for high schoolstudents and adults in transition.1.3 Reduce barriers to enrollment (i.e. financial, child care,flexible course offerings).Metrics: Enrollment data, Developmental Education,Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid data2. Foster student success through high-quality learningexperiences and support servicesStrategic Initiatives2.1 Improve retention and student success throughstudent-centered instruction, co-curricularopportunities and support initiatives (i.e. tutoring,advising, transfer, student engagement).2.2 Improve completion and transfer throughimplementing systems that support students’ academicand career plans using Guided Pathways model.Metrics: Retention, Completion/Graduation, Transfer,External Accreditation, Student Learning OutcomesAssessments, Unit Plan Assessments2CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE n 20183. Respond to the needs of labor force, collaborativepartners, and community membersStrategic Initiatives3.1 Improve Workforce Readiness through expandedpartnerships with business and industry.3.2 Identify and overcome barriers to success inworkforce readiness for special populations (e.g.underrepresented populations, veterans, displacedworkers, limited English Proficient, Internationalstudents, economically disadvantaged, academicallyunderprepared, senior citizens, etc.).3.3 Establish the
About the College Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Mission Camden County College is committed to the success of a diverse student body through collaborative engagement that provides high quality, accessible and affordable education. The College is responsive to the needs of the community through continuous enhancement of its programs and .
