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Discoverwww.ncmich.eduNorth Central-Main Campus1515 Howard StreetPetoskey, MI 49770231-348-6600 or 888.298.6605North Central-Cheboygan801 West Lincoln AvenueCheboygan, Michigan 49721231-597-0322North Central-Gaylord80 Livingston Blvd.Gaylord, Michigan 49735989-705-3775North Central-East JordanLake Street Center115 South Lake StreetEast Jordan, Michigan 49727 231-536-9702Discoverwww.ncmich.edu
Welcome to North Central!Choosing to attend college is a decision that will change your life. No matter your age, background orpersonal circumstances, when you choose to attend college, you begin a journey that will change howyou learn, earn and relate to the world around you.This catalog is a guide you will need as a student at North Central. Knowing college requirements andyour own educational goal can help you make the most of your time at the college. Use the table of contents to become familiar with the variety of topics covered in the catalog. Read carefully the sections containing programs of study, course descriptions, important informationabout financial aid, along with the policies and procedures you must follow as a North Central student. Keep this catalog as a reference throughout your attendance at North Central. Our website,www.ncmich.edu has the most current catalog and previous catalogs posted for your reference.The faculty and staff are glad you are attending North Central. Together, we can help you set youreducational goals and plan a course to achieve them.Sincerely,Cameron Brunet-Koch, Ph.D.President
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Table of Contents:Academic Advising . 28Academic Appeals . 34Academic Calendar . 4Academic Policies . 31Academic Probation/Suspension Policy . 33Accounting. 83Accounting Assistant . 85Accreditation . 30Achieving the Dream . 30ACT . 24Administrative and Support Staff . 47Admission and Registration . 10Advertising Assistant . 86Allied Health . 158Alumni Office . 44Angel . 25Anishnaabemowin . 204Architecture . 160Art . 76, 160Assessment . 24Associate of Applied Science (AAS): . 54Associate of Applied Science Specialty Program. 157Associate of Arts (AA): . 54Associate of General Studies (AGS): . 54Associate of Science . 67Associate of Science (AS):. 54Basic Emergency Medical Services . 135Biology. 168Business . 165Business Administration . 64Business Development . 87Business Management. 88Campus . 52Campus Housing . 42Campus Locations . 7Cancellation of Classes. 31Career Assessment. 28Career Programs . 74Certificate . 54Certificate of Development: . 54Certified Nurse Aide . 130Chemistry . 172CLEP Testing . 29Communications .78, 177COMPASS . 24Computer Applications . 170Computer Information Systems.110, 111, 173Computer Networking . 112Computer Networking Administrator . 114Computer Support Specialist . 115Computer-Aided Design . 109Corrections (State) . 1252Counseling Services . 28Course/College Withdrawal and Change ofSchedule . 31Criminal Justice. 65, 122, 123, 124, 176Direct Credit . 11Directed and Independent Study Policy . 31Disability Services . 29Disciplinary Actions . 41Drafting Technologies . 222Drug Free School Policy . 38Dual Enrollment . 11Early Childhood Education . 66, 120, 178Earth Science. 186Economics . 179Education . 180Emergency Medical Services . 180Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic . 133Emergency Medical Technician . 135EMS/Paramedic Program . 131Engineering . 70, 185English . 181Entrepreneurship . 90, 185Entrepreneurship Essentials . 91Faculty . 45Federal Direct PLUS Loans . 22Federal Direct Stafford Loans . 22Foundation . 44French . 188General Office Professional . 92Geographic Information Systems . 118, 189Geography . 189German . 190Grade Appeal Process . 32Grading System . 32Graduation . 34Graduation Honors. 34Grape Growing and Wine Making. 154Graphic Arts . 79Guarantee for Associate of Arts/Associate ofScience Degree . 38Guest Students . 13Health and Accident Insurance for Students . 28Health Science and Professions . 69History . 191Hospitality and Casino Management . 93Hospitality and Hotel . 96Hospitality Management . 193Human Ecology. 190Hybrid Course Offerings . 26Incomplete . 32Information Technologies . 194Information Technology . 71International Students . 13
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Internet Access . 25Journalism . 197Landscape & Nursery or Applied Plant Science. 155Law Enforcement Aide . 126Learning Support Services . 28Legal Assistant .127, 198Library . 30Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians . 23MACRAO. 57Management . 97Marketing.98, 199Marketing Assistant . 100Mathematics . 200MCCVLC . 26Medical Assistant . 136Medical Billing and Coding . 138Medical Transcriptionist . 139Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver . 23Michigan Works! . 23Microsoft Office Specialist . 101Multiple Credentials . 35Music . 203MyMail . 25Name Changes . 37Natural Area . 43Natural Sciences . 71New Media . 102No Grade\ and Auditing Status . 32Northwest Michigan Works! . 30Nursing . 205Office Administrative Services .103, 206Office Support Specialist . 105On-Line Courses . 26Pell Grants. 21Personal Interest Students . 11Phi Theta Kappa . 42Philosophy . 211Phlebotomy . 212Phlebotomy Technician . 144Photography . 212Physical Education . 210Physics . 213Political Science . 214President’s, Dean’s, Scholars Lists . 33Pre-Social Work . 66Privacy and Social Security Number Policy . 36Psychology. 215Receptionist . 105Record Suspension (Hold) Policy . 37Recreation . 216Refund Policy . 14Registration . 9Religion . 217Repeating Courses for Improvement of Grade 32Residency for Tuition Purposes . 14Russian . 217Scholarships . 21Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver . 15Sexual Harassment Policy . 39Small Business Management . 106Social Sciences. 67Sociology . 218Spanish . 220Statistics . 222Student Activities . 42Student and Community Portal . 25Student Development . 217Student Employment . 22Student Identification . 42Student Loans . 22Student Records . 35Student Right to Due Process . 39Student Senate . 43Student Standards of Conduct. 40Sunset Clause. 34Surgical Technologist . 146, 221Teacher Certification Programs in Education . 64Tech Prep . 11Textiles . 80Theatre and Film . 223Transfer Students . 12Tuition and Fees . 14Tutoring Services . 29University Center . 27Veterans . 23Viticulture . 224Viticulture and Enology . 151, 153Withdrawal from Classes . 32Withdrawals and Refunds . 17Women’s Resource Center Funds . 23Women's Resource Center . 30Wooden Boat Building . 1073
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Academic CalendarSUMMER 2012Summer Semester has various start dates within the 14-week period, May 14-August 17, 2012. Checkschedule on the Portal for specific start dates.14-week semesterSemester BegnsRegistration DeadlineSemester EndsMay 14, 2012May 18, 2012, 5 p.m.August 17, 20128-week semesterSemester BeginsRegistration DeadlineSemester EndsJune 4, 2012June 8, 2012 5 p.m.July 27, 2012FALL 2012Semester BeginsRegistration DeadlineThanksgiving BreakSemester EndsSeptember 4, 2012September 10, 2012,7 p.m.November 22,-23, 2012December 21, 2012WINTER 2013Registration BeginsSemester BeginsSemester EndsNovember 14, 2012January 14, 2013May 10, 2013The information contained in this catalog is subject to change. Go to www.ncmich.edu for the most current information on policies,programs, course offerings, fees and other content material in this document.DISCLAIMERIt is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand College regulations as published.North Central Michigan College reserves the right to make changes in its programs, policies, rules, regulations,procedures, fees and staffing through the appropriate processes. Every effort will be made to give as much advancenotice as possible to affected parties.North Central Michigan College reserves the right to modify or eliminate programs that are described in this catalog.In the event such an action is taken, students affected will be advised by the College of the options available to themto complete their degrees. Every reasonable effort will be made to permit students to complete these programs orsimilar programs.The College reserves the right to limit enrollments and to change requirements for enrollment in both programs andcourses as necessary. When enrollment limitations are imposed, every reasonable effort will be made to providealternatives for students affected.4
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYNorth Central Michigan College follows an open door policy of admitting (a) high school graduates/GED(b) non-high school graduates 18 years or older (c) high school students under Michigan dual enrollmentguidelines. It is the policy of North Central to ensure that all employees and students are aware of itscommitment to both equal opportunity employment and equal opportunity and treatment of all persons. Itis the policy of North Central to offer admissions, housing, employment, campus activities and financialaid without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, height, weight,marital status or familial status or disability protected by relevant law.North Central complies with Executive Order 11246, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and all implementing regulations, the AgeDiscrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and all State of Michigan statutes prohibiting discrimination.Any person who believes that he/she has been discriminated against by North Central or any of itsdepartments or personnel in violation of this policy should immediately file a Complaint with the Dean ofFinance & Facilities and request a copy of the North Central Discrimination Grievance Procedures whichprovide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination prohibited by federal,state and local statutes and ordinances. The Discrimination Grievance Procedures are also available onthe North Central website: www.ncmich.edu.Questions concerning the North Central non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Dean of Finance& Facilities, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey, Michigan 49770; Telephone: 231-348-6603. Inquiries bydisabled students regarding academic support services should be directed to Learning Support Services.5
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13North Central Michigan College – Guiding PrinciplesOur MissionWe provide educational, economic, and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth andcommunity improvement.Our PhilosophyWe improve the quality of life for our students and the communities we serve.Vision StatementNorth Central Michigan College is a dynamic organization committed to student learning, student successand community enrichment.Our Core ValuesStudent Success and Student Learning: Create an environment where people can learn and besuccessful; provide opportunities for people to acquire knowledge and new skills; create a culture thatvalues assessment.Service: Demonstrate a commitment to helping others on and off campus.Community: Have a positive impact on students, their families and the community by buildingrelationships among diverse people and organizations.Access: Offer an affordable, open-door pathway to opportunity.Excellence: Strive for the highest quality, utilize assessment results to measure and improve quality andbe willing to change/do something new.Integrity: Be honest, fair, respectful and responsible.Stewardship: Effective management of facilities and systems while maintaining a balanced budget.6
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Campus Locations and Contact InformationNorth Central’s main campus is in Petoskey. North Central also has centers in Cheboygan, East Jordanand Gaylord. Once admitted to North Central, students may take classes at any or all of these locations.Each semester’s Class Schedule (printed and on-line) will indicate where each class is taught.Main Campus – Petoskey1515 Howard St.Petoskey, MI 49770231-348-6600The Cheboygan Center office is located in the counseling office of Cheboygan High School. EveningClasses are held at Cheboygan High School. Daytime classes are held in the Cheboygan Board ofEducation building, 504 Division St., and the Cheboygan Public Library, 100 South Bailey St.Cheboygan Center801 West Lincoln AvenueCheboygan, MI 49721231-597-0322North Central Michigan College is a member of the University Center at Gaylord. Students can earn anassociate’s degree or take initial coursework toward a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree with one ofthe participating University Center partners.The Gaylord Center offers up-to-date technology with computer classrooms that provide access to avariety of multimedia applications.Gaylord Center80 Livingston Blvd. (in the University Center complex off Old U.S. 27)Gaylord, MI 49735989-705-3775The East Jordan Center offers a variety of courses. Scholarships may be available to East Jordanresidents who attend this Center. Contact the Center office for more information.East Jordan CenterLake Street Center115 South Lake StreetEast Jordan, MI 49727231-536-97027
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Quick Resource GuidePetoskey Campus: 231-348-6600Cheboygan: 231-597-0322East Jordan: 231-536-9702Gaylord: 989-705-3775Academic Advising and Counselinghttp://www.ncmich.edu/advising/acad advising.html Student Services 231-348-6605Academic tmlStudent Services 231-348-6626Add, Drop, Change or Withdraw From on%20Instructions.pdfStudent Services 231-348-6625Admission to the Collegehttp://www.ncmich.edu/started.phpStudent Services 231-348-6626Books and Classroom llege Store 231-348-6606Business OfficeRefund Checks/Student Account/Pay Billhttp://www.ncmich.edu/finaid/index.htmlAccount Specialist 231-348-6609Campus ToursStudent Services 231-348-6626Change of Addresshttp://www.ncmich.edu/registrar/na ad change.html Student Services 231-348-6625Corporate and Community ancial al Aid Advisor 231-348-66278Help Desk-Technology Problemshttps://caps.ncmich.edu/Help Desk Technician 231-348-6617Instructional ContactsAssociate Dean of Health, Business andTechnologyPeter Olson, Ph.D. 231-348-6619Associate Dean of Liberal ArtsSamantha McLin 231-348-6604Associate Dean of Nursing and WellnessMary Miles 231-348-6658Learning Support ServicesTutoring/Assessment Testing/DisabilityServices http://library.ncmich.edu/ 231-348-6615Program of Study ChangeStudent Services231-348-6625 orwww.ncmich.edu/registrar/form.phpResidence tudent Clubs, Organizations, 9-6349Student Identification CardGo to Student Services-Petoskey CampusUniversity and College partnershipsCoordinator of College and University Relations231-439-6546Veteran’s ial Aid Advisor, VA Certifying Official:Melissa Colby 231-348-6627
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Get Ready to Earn a Degree or Certificate at North CentralThe decision to pursue a degree or specializedcertificate puts you on a path of self-discoveryand potential future success. You are choosingto invest in your future. Below is a summary ofpolicies, procedures and terms you will need tounderstand and follow to be successful.General Admission PolicyNorth Central follows an open-door policy ofadmitting high school graduates or GED holders,non-high school graduates at least 18 years ofage and high school students under MichiganDual Enrollment guidelines.There is no cost to apply for admission to NorthCentral. All students must demonstrate theability to benefit from the instructional programsoffered by the College. Testing and/or priorcollege transcripts are used to determine abilityto benefit. Assessment testing standards arebased on federal financial aid guidelines forability to benefit.RegistrationRegistration is completed through the NorthCentral website. Students access theregistration module through the College Portal.For complete registration information, includingcourse schedules, log on to www.ncmich.edu.It is recommended that students keep a copy ofall registration activity. A copy of theconfirmation screen verifying added/droppedcourses(s) or a dated printout of the student’sschedule can serve as proof if discrepanciesarise.During early registration periods prior to eachsemester, students can register with paymentdeferred until a specific published date. TheCollege reserves the right to drop a student fromall classes by the published due date unless fullpayment is made, the student has certifiedfinancial aid or the student has signed up for thedeferred payment plan.Mandatory Orientation and AdvisingNew students who plan to enroll in at least threecredits at North Central are required to attend anorientation and advising session beforeregistering for courses. Guest, personalinterest, direct credit and dual-enrolled studentsare exempt from the requirement. Transferstudents may be exempt once they have shownproof of 15 credits with a C or better from anaccredited institution. Those already holding acredential from a college or university may beexempt upon North Central’s receipt of atranscript with the credential noted. Themandatory orientation and advising sessions areheld both on and off campus. Students shouldcall Student Services to register for a session.Working with an AdvisorThe mission of the academic advising programis to assist students in the development ofmeaningful educational plans.Academic advisors help students select classes,develop an academic plan and assist withadjustment to college life.North Central students are encouraged to seekacademic advice from faculty members,advisors and counselors. Students who placeinto developmental classes through assessmenttesting are required to meet with an advisorbefore registering for classes until they havecompleted foundational courses.Students interested in a career program shouldalso make an appointment to speak with theprogram coordinator. Names of coordinatorsare listed with each program of study in thiscatalog.In addition to seeing an advisor, students canmonitor their own progress toward completion ofa declared certificate or degree via the College’sregistration portal. Contact Student Services toupdate a program of study. Students can log inand use the navigation tools titled “Advising” and“Course Needs” to determine remaining coursework needed to attain their goals.Programs of StudyStudents often change the direction of theircareer and educational plans. Students shouldupdate their Program of Study each time theymake a change so that all college information isup to date. Go towww.ncmich.edu/registrar/form.php.9
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Degree Completion PlanA written plan for attaining the student’seducational goal. The plan usually outlines thecourses or categories of courses that should beselected each semester over the length of thestudent’s intended time at North Central. It isdeveloped by the student with a counselor oracademic advisor.Enrollment statusFull-time status means a student is enrolled inclasses totaling 12 or more credit hours duringthe regular fall or winter semester; enrollment in11 or fewer credit hours constitutes part-timestatus. Financial aid recipients should consultfinancial aid policies contained in this catalog asthe enrollment status rules are different than forthose for academic standing.SemesterEach semester is typically 16 weeks for fall andwinter, eight weeks in the summer.Steps to Becoming a North Central student(Admission and Registration)1. Portal sign-up: Go to www.ncmich.edu, clickon Student and Community Portal. Completesign-in and you will be directed to theAdmissions Application.2. Apply for admission: No cost. You will benotified of your status and next steps by mail.3. If you have attended othercolleges/universities: Request officialtranscripts from all colleges you have attendedbe sent to the North Central Records Office,1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770.4. Apply for financial aid: Go towww.ncmich.edu under Financial Aid. Applyearly: processing takes at least four weeks.5. Assessment (mandatory): Standardizedtesting is used to place students into the Englishand mathematics courses. Request that yourACT scores be sent to North Central. TheCOMPASS test may be used as an alternativeto the ACT examination. Allow sufficient time toprepare for and take the test. Testing is byappointment. Allow two hours to complete.There is no cost for the COMPASS, but there isa fee for retakes.6. SmarterMeasure (mandatory beforeregistration): Sign in to the Portal and select10SmarterMeasure tab. Complete the personalassessments. You will learn about yourstrengths and opportunities for growth.7. Mandatory Orientation and AdvisingSession: You will learn expectations,processes, planning and course selection.8. Register and pay for classes: Log in to theStudent and Community Portal using yourusername and password. Choose My NorthCentral, then Online Registration. Payment duedates are published on the web, on the paperclass schedule each semester and on your bill.For payment options, go to www.ncmich.edu,and click on Paying for College.9. Use your free College MyMail emailaccount: Your MyMail account will be theprimary way you will receive correspondencefrom North Central. Your username is the sameas your Portal username; your address would be“username@student.ncmich.edu”10. Purchase textbooks. North Central’sCollege Store is located in the Student andCommunity Resource Center. Check out ouron-line store athttp://collegestore.ncmich.edu/home.aspx
North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13Optional Steps:Apply for Housing: Check out our affo
Petoskey, MI 49770. 231-348-6600 or 888.298.6605. North Central-Gaylord. 80 Livingston Blvd. Gaylord, Michigan 49735. 989-705-3775. North Central-Cheboygan. 801 West Lincoln Avenue Cheboygan, Michigan 49721. 231-597-0322. North Central-East Jordan. Lake Street Center 115 South Lake Street. East Jordan, Michigan 49727 231-536-9702
