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SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2022-2023 CATALOGVolume XXXVIUs 0111Student Centered, Community Connectedwww.shawneecc.eduOur Mission:Shawnee Community College’s mission is to serve the needs of thestudent and our diverse community by providing quality highereducation, community education, training and services that areaccessible, affordable and promote life-long learning.Main Campus8364 Shawnee College RoadUllin, IL 62992(618) 634-3200(618) 634-3300 (fax)(800) 481-2242AnnaOutreach Center1150 E. ViennaAnna, IL 62906(618) 833-3399CairoOutreach Center2035 Washington StCairo, IL 62914(618) 734-3660MetropolisOutreach Center5385 Industrial ParkRoadMetropolis, IL 62960(618) 524-3003Accredited by:The Higher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle StreetSuite 7-500Chicago, IL 60604-1411ViennaOutreach CenterVienna High School601 N. 1st StreetVienna, IL 62995(618) 634-3441Recognized by:Illinois Community College BoardIllinois Board of Higher EducationIllinois State Board of EducationIllinois Department of Veterans AffairsAn Institutional Member of:Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market3213 S Park AvenueHerrin, IL 62948(618) 942-69021

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACTSShawnee Community College, located in Ullin, Illinois, is one of 48, two-year, open-admission colleges in the IllinoisCommunity College System, organized under the Illinois Public Community College Act.The College is located on 152 acres of rolling hills and woods just a few miles north of the Ohio River and near the scenicCache River Wetlands. One of the most beautiful community college campuses in Illinois, Shawnee consists of theoriginal “Rustic Campus” that now houses area agencies, the main campus buildings that cover over 140,000 squarefeet, and a 7,200-square-foot Career and Technical Education Center.The main campus also contains athletic fields, a lake, and nature trails. In addition to the main campus, extensioncenters are located in Anna, Metropolis, Cairo, and Vienna, Illinois. The area is very rural in nature, and is sparselypopulated.The population of the Shawnee Community College district is 55,154, with a median household income of 44,465.According to 2020 census data, 14%-24% of families fall below the federal poverty level. The College annually servesapproximately 4,200 individuals through credit and non-credit courses. The average age of Shawnee CommunityCollege students is 27. Thirty-six percent (36%) of the students are male, and sixty-four percent (64%) are female.Eighteen percent (18%) of the student body is minority.Type of College:Public two-year comprehensive community collegeFounded:1967LocationsandPhone:Main Campus is Located at 8364 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL; (618) 634-3200 or (800) 481-2242Anna Extension Center is located at 1150 E. Vienna Street, Anna, IL; (618) 833-3399Cairo Extension Center is located at 2035 Washington Street, Cairo, IL; (618) 634-3490 or (618) 734-3660Metropolis Regional Education Center is located at 5385 Industrial Park Road, Metropolis, IL; (618) 524-3003Vienna Extension Center is located at 601 N. 1st St, Vienna, IL; (618) 634-3441Academic Calendar:Current academic calendars are located on the SCC website, www.shawneecc.edu, and in the printed catalog.College District #531:Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union; portion of JacksonPresident:Dr. Tim TaylorAnnual OperatingBudget: 12,823,705District EqualizedAssessed Evaluation:660,122,102,Annual Enrollment:FY2021 unduplicated headcount was 2,667 full- and part-time studentsTuition:Check with the SCC website, www.shawneecc.edu, for the most up-to-date tuition fees.Library:28,000 books800 DVDs34 print magazine subscriptions9 newspaper subscriptions (local, regional, and national)40 databases6 online educational video collections11,000 ebooks in EBSCOhostFinancial Assistancefor Tuition and FeesAwarded Annually:Approximately 3,500,000Faculty/Staff:98 full-time; 107 part-timeCourses of Study:Associate of ArtsAssociate of ScienceAssociate of General StudiesAssociate of Applied ScienceOne-Year CertificatesLess-Than-One-Year CertificatesSecondary Schools inDistrict:122

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTShawnee Community College PresidentTim Taylor, Ph.D.Welcome!Welcome to Shawnee Community College. We are excited you chose us to be your higher education learningprovider. You have made an excellent choice, and here is why. In recent years, we have all witnessed howthe industrial revolution has given way to the information age. The information age – fueled by the Internet'sbirth and rapid growth – changed our lifestyles and our economy. Today, we see signs that the informationage is transforming into the knowledge age and more dramatic changes in our lifestyle and economy arebeginning to take shape. Rapid advances in information technology (e.g., cloud computing, artificialintelligence, data analytics, mobile device interconnectivity), eCommerce, bioenergy, genomics andprecision medicine, and globalization of the workforce are, again, changing the way we live and work.In an economy of this nature, it is no longer enough to have a high school diploma and work hard to maintaina good lifestyle. These attributes – although admirable and desirable – are just a starting point. To competein this economy, employers need (not just want) employees who have excellent communication skills, theability to critically analyze and solve problems; and the capability to adapt to the rapidly evolving technicalenvironment. These skills are learned through experience and higher education.At Shawnee Community College, we are poised for growth and are beginning to transform our College tomeet the FUTURE workforce's demands.Currently, we offer programming in the agribusiness,transportation, medical, and information technology workforce sectors. We also provide a comprehensivecurriculum of transfer-oriented baccalaureate, career and technical, liberal arts and sciences, continuingeducation, and adult basic education courses – many of which lead to associate degrees and/or certificates.We are also happy to customize skills-based education and training opportunities to meet employers andemployees' needs.To help achieve your goals, we as community members, friends, and family, must work together and becontinuous lifelong learners. At Shawnee, we will prepare you for the high-skill, high-wage jobs of tomorrowby: exposing you to practical learning opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology; flexible classschedules; innovative and dedicated faculty; work-based learning opportunities; and an array ofpersonalized support services intended to help you overcome any complication you might encounter. Our#SaintsFamily promise is aimed at helping you achieve the skills and abilities needed to enjoy a higherquality of life.Education has the power to change lives and transform the community. At Shawnee, it is our intention tohelp you change your life by providing the high-quality courses you want, when you want them, where youwant them, and how you want them. We encourage you to visit us online and in person and let us knowhow we can meet your needs and help change your life.Tim Taylor, Ph.D.President of Shawnee Community College3

TABLE OF CONTENTSSHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACTS . 2LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT . 3BOARD OF TRUSTEES . 6ADMINISTRATION . 7SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE . 8ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 8MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, VALUES, PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES STATEMENT FOR SHAWNEE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE . 11PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT . 13CORE COMPETENCIES . 14AFFIRMATIVE ACTION . 14CULTURAL DIVERSITY . 14HISTORY OF SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE . 15SEMESTER PLAN . 16MAIN CAMPUS . 16OUTREACH CENTERS . 17CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . 17COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . 18STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER . 19ACCESSIBILITY AND RESOURCE SERVICES . 19INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY OPTIONS . 20ADMISSIONS. 21ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS . 27ADMISSION TO SELECTED COLLEGE PROGRAMS . 28REGISTRATION . 30RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES . 30ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION AND COURSE LOAD . 31CATALOG REQUIREMENTS - STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY. 31TUITION AND FEES . 31REFUND POLICY . 32FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . 33GRANTS . 34SCHOLARSHIPS/TUITION WAIVERS . 34WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS . 35PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE LOANS . 35VETERANS PROGRAMS . 35VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE . 35OTHER FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS . 35STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS . 364

DEBT COLLECTION . 38STUDENT DEBT TO THE COLLEGE . 38FINANCIAL AID GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE . 38ADVISEMENT. 39CARL D. PERKINS V PROGRAM . 39CAREER SERVICES . 39EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS/ EXTERNSHIPS . 39CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS . 40GRADING . 41AUDIT POLICY . 44REPEAT ENROLLMENT IN COURSES. 44CLASS WITHDRAWAL . 44ACADEMIC WARNING . 45CLASS SCHEDULES . 45CONDUCT REGULATIONS . 45TRANSFER OF CREDITS TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS . 45INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS . 46TRANSFER PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 47CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 54ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 56BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 65SICCM PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 81COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 85ACADEMIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 89BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 152FACULTY AND STAFF. 157REFERENCE SECTION . 1645

DIRECTIONS TO SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe Shawnee Community College main campus is located 9 miles east of Ullin, IL.To get to Shawnee Community College from:Carbondale/Marion, IL, travel on I-57 south to Ullin, exit 18. Turn left. Shawnee College is approximately8 miles due east on the right.Charleston, MO, travel on I-57 north past Cairo, IL to Ullin, exit 18 (approximately 35 miles total). Turnright (east). Shawnee College is approximately 6 miles due east on the right.Paducah, KY, and Metropolis, IL, travel on IL Rt. 45 north. Follow Rt. 45 approximately 15 miles to Rt.169. Turn left onto Rt. 169. Travel through Karnak. The road will end at Rt. 37. Turn left (south) onto Rt.37. Travel 1 mile. Turn right onto Shawnee College Road. Shawnee College is approximately 1/2 mile duewest on the left.Cape Girardeau, MO, cross the Bill Emerson Bridge. Turn left at the "T-Stop” onto IL Rt. 3 north. Travelnorth on Rt. 3 approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto the Grapevine Trail. Follow the trail 14 miles intoTamms, IL. Cross the railroad tracks upon entering Tamms, and make an immediate left. Continue to theStop sign. Turn left onto Rt. 127 north. Travel 2.5. Turn right onto the Ullin-Tamms blacktop. Travel 4 milesto Ullin, and continue across the railroad tracks. Immediately turn right. Turn right onto Rt. 51 south at theStop sign. Travel 1/4 mile, and turn left onto Shawnee Community College. Shawnee College isapproximately 6 miles due east on the right.BOARD OF TRUSTEESSteve HeisnerPulaski CountyMichael McMahanJohnson CountyApril MoorePulaski CountyDeborah Shelton-YatesJohnson CountyJohn WindingsMassac CountyAndrea WitthoftUnion CountyJames DardenJohnson County6

ADMINISTRATIONTim Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentDarci CatherVice President of Academic AffairsLisa Price, Ed.D.Vice President of Student AffairsChris ClarkVice President of Administrative ServicesEmily ForthmanExecutive Director of Human ServicesApril Teske, Ph.D.Executive Director of Institutional EffectivenessKevin HunspergerExecutive Director of Public Information and MarketingAmanda HannanDean of Allied Health & NursingGregory Mason, Ed.D.Dean of Career & Technology ProgramsKristin Shelby, Ph.D.Dean of Transfer & Adult Ed. ProgramsGinger HarnerDirector of Adult Education & Alternative InstructionJohn SparksDirector of AthleticsBrandy WoodsDirector of Business ServicesVacantDirector of Business & Workforce DevelopmentLindsay JohnsonDirector of Community Education & Outreach CentersDon KochDirector of FacilitiesDwayne FehrenbacherDirector of Information Technology ServicesJipaum AskewDirector of Educational Talent SearchCara Doerr, Ph.D.Director of Recruitment & EnrollmentMindy AshbyDirector of Student SuccessAmber SuggsDirector of Student Support Services7