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ANGELINA COLLEGE2022-23 CATALOGFifty-Fifth Annual EditionAngelina College publishes an annual Catalog for informational purposes only. The Catalog is not acontract between Angelina College and any person or entity. Although the College strives to ensure thecurrency and accuracy of all Catalog information, if any Catalog content conflicts with current oramended Angelina College policies or regulations, the College policies and regulations will control andgovern. Angelina College publishes all policies and regulations in the Policies and Procedures Manual,which is available online. The content of the Catalog is subject to modification and change at any time inorder to accommodate changes in academic programs, services, resources, policies, regulations, andprocedures, as well as changes in state and federal laws and regulations.The College reserves the right to select the courses offered during any semester, and the College does notoffer all courses listed in the Catalog each semester or each academic year. Each semester, the Collegeproduces an online course schedule listing those courses offered in that semester. The College publisheseach semester’s course schedule as early as possible prior to the beginning of the semester.
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS . 2LIST OF TABLES . 6ABOUT ANGELINA COLLEGE . 7College History . 7Taxing District and Service Area . 7College Contact Information. 7Board of Trustees . 8College Organizational Structure . 8Institutional Accreditation . 9Program Accreditation . 9Program Approval . 9Vision Statement . 9Mission Statement. 9Core Values . 10Strategic Goals . 10ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022-23 . 11Flex Courses. 11Drops and Withdrawals from Courses . 11ADMISSIONS METHODS AND DOCUMENTATION . 16Contact Information for Admissions . 16Methods of Admission . 16Conditional Admission . 18Admission Authority and Readmission Appeals . 18Required Admission Documents . 18Requirement for Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination before Enrollment . 19Student Address . 20AC Student Email and Official Communication . 20STUDENT CLASSIFICATION, TUITION, AND FEES . 20Student Classifications . 20Tuition . 21Mandatory and Required Incidental Fees . 23Tuition Installment Plan . 252
Tuition and Fees – Limitations . 26FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUND REGULATIONS . 32Returned Check Regulation . 32Refund Regulations . 32Additional Regulations . 33Financial Information for Student Housing and Dining Services . 34FINANCIAL AID PROCESSES AND REGULATIONS . 36Types of Student Financial Aid available at AC . 36Financial Aid Deadlines . 37Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . 37Financial Aid Refund Policy. 39General Refund Policy . 40Financial Aid Return to Title IV Policy. 41Veterans Benefits and Related Processes . 43Angelina College Scholarships . 45General Academic and Technological Scholarships. 46Special Student Support Services . 56Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships . 57Club and Department Sponsored Scholarships . 58Community-Based Scholarships . 59Recognition of Other Significant Donors . 61Student Consumer Information . 61COLLEGE SERVICES . 63Academic Affairs Division . 63Marketing and Strategic Enrollment Division . 65Student Affairs Division . 66Workforce & Continuing Education Division . 74GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION. 78Definitions. 78Numbering of Courses . 79Texas Success Initiative . 79Alternative Credit Options . 81Course Schedule Changes . 86Dropping a Course . 863
Auditing a Course . 87System for Grading . 87Grade Points . 88How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average (GPA) . 88Grade Appeal Process . 89Academic Honors and Recognition . 89Common Course Numbering System . 90Articulation between Angelina College and Certain University Programs . 90Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC) . 90Resolution of Disputes Concerning Transfer of Lower-Division Courses . 90Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates . 91Transfer Limitations. 91Academic Fresh Start . 91ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS . 92Attendance Requirement . 92Copyright Compliance Requirement . 92Grade Point Average Requirement . 93Graduation Requirements . 94Reverse Transfer . 95Second Associate Degree Requirements (Multiple Degrees) . 95STUDENT ACADEMIC RECORDS. 95Release of Student Information . 95Review of Records Appeal . 96STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 97Notice of Nondiscrimination. 97Student Conduct and Discipline Program . 97Examples of Prohibited Behavior . 98Process Provisions . 102Penalties for Misconduct. 103Procedures for Discipline Program . 103Graduate Guarantee Program . 105DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES . 107Types of Degrees and Certificates at Angelina College . 107Core Curriculum Description . 1084
ACADEMIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS . 110ANGELINA COLLEGE PATHWAYS . 112DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES . 113Art . 113Automotive Technology . 116Business Administration and Management . 118Business and Supervision . 119Child and Family Development . 121Criminal Justice . 128Diagnostic Medical Sonography . 131Diesel Technology . 134Drafting and Design Technology . 136Electromechanical Technology. 137Electronics Technology . 139Emergency Medical Services Program . 141Engineering . 145General Studies . 146Health and Physical Education . 147Health Science . 148Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. 149Machine Tool Technology . 150Multidisciplinary Studies . 152Music. 154Nursing . 155Office Administration . 166Paralegal (Legal Assistant) . 167Pharmacy Technology Program (PHRA) . 168Radiologic Technology . 173Real Estate . 177Respiratory Care Program. 178Surgical Technology Program . 182Teaching . 186Theatre . 188Welding Technology. 1895
Addendum: Selective-Entry Health Careers Programs. 193Course Descriptions . 194Employee Directory . 273LIST OF TABLESTable A . Tuition and Fee ScheduleTable B . Schedule of Refund of Tuition and Mandatory Fees for Flex Courses and/or NonSemester Length CoursesTable C . Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Minimum Grade Point Average per Credit HoursAttemptedTable D . Off-Campus Instructional Sites Offering 50% or More Credits toward at Least OneAcademic ProgramTable E .Off-Campus Instructional Sites Offering 25% to 50% of Credits toward at Least OneAcademic ProgramTable F . Advanced Placement (AP) Test Subject, Minimum Score, AC Course Number, andCredit HoursTable G . International Baccalaureate Program Equivalency ChartTable H . CLEP Subject Exams and Minimum Scores with AC Courses and Credit HoursTable I .Grades Available for Assignment by InstructorsTable J .Minimum Acceptable Grade Point Average per Credit Hours AttemptedTable K . Course Requirements for Core Curriculum6
ABOUT ANGELINA COLLEGEAngelina College is a public county junior college located in Lufkin, Texas. The College derives its legalstatus from the Constitution of the State of Texas and from the Texas Education Code.College HistoryThe voters of Angelina County established the Angelina County Junior College District by an electionheld September 24, 1966. The Education Committee of the Angelina County Chamber of Commercepromulgated and sponsored the organization of the College District. Construction of the original sevenbuilding campus started in November of 1967. Angelina College opened its doors to students in the fall of1968.At the regular meeting on December 12, 1966, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. Jack W. Hudgins, Deanof Grayson County College, as the first President of Angelina College. Upon the retirement of Dr.Hudgins, in January 1991, the Board elected Dr. Larry Phillips as the second President of AngelinaCollege. Upon the retirement of Dr. Phillips, in June 2015, the Board elected Dr. Michael J. Simon as thethird President of Angelina College.Taxing District and Service AreaThe Angelina College taxing district comprises all of Angelina County, Texas. The Angelina Collegeservice area includes the territory within: Angelina, Houston, Nacogdoches, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Trinity, and Tyler counties; The Wells and Alto independent school districts (ISDs), located in Cherokee County; The Burkeville and Newton ISDs, located in Newton County; The Jasper ISD, located in Jasper County; The Shepard and Coldspring-Oakhurst consolidated ISDs, located in San Jacinto County; The part of the Brookeland ISD that is located in Jasper and Newton Counties; The part of the Colmesneil ISD that is located in Jasper County; and The part of the Trinity ISD that is located in Walker County.College Contact InformationStudents, prospective students, and the public may contact Angelina College using the followingresources:Mailing AddressAngelina CollegeP. O. Box 1768Lufkin, Texas 75902-1768Main Campus Location3500 South First Street (Highway 59)Lufkin, Texas 75902TelephoneMain Telephone (936) 639-1301Main Fax (936) 639-4299Websitewww.angelina.edu7
Board of TrusteesThe citizens of Angelina County elect the Angelina College Board of Trustees to govern and lead theCollege. All authority not vested by state law in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or otherentity is reserved and retained locally by the College and/or the Board of Trustees as provided inapplicable laws. The Board of Trustees conducts regular meetings on campus each month that are open tothe public.Members of the Angelina College Board of TrusteesHillary Haglund-Walker, President of the BoardLynne Haney, Vice PresidentRobert Poland, Jr., Board SecretaryMalcolm Deason, TrusteeCurt Fenley, TrusteeRobert Lindsey, TrusteeDr. Sidney Roberts, TrusteeCollege Organizational StructureThe College is organized into six divisions, which are the President’s Division, Academic Affairs,Student Affairs & Institutional Advancement, Business Affairs, Marketing & Strategic Enrollment, andWorkforce & Continuing Education.The President’s Division includes the Office of the President, the Office of Human Resources, and theAthletics Department.The Academic Affairs Division comprises the School of Arts and Education, the School of Business andTechnology, the School of Health Careers, the School of Science and Mathematics, the Office ofeLearning, The Testing Cneter, the Office of Academic Success, the Office of the Registrar, and theLibrary/Learning Resource Center.The Student Affairs & Institutional Advancement Division comprises the Office of Student Access andInclusion, Student Disability Services, Student Life, Residential Life, Student Conduct & Discipline, andthe Office of Institutional Advancement.The Business Affairs Division comprises the Business Office, Office of Information Technology, theCampus Store, the Campus Police Department, the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, andPhysical Plant Operations.The Marketing & Strategic Enrollment Division comprises the Office of Admissions, the Office ofFinancial Aid, and college marketing and recruitment.The Workforce and Continuing Education Division comprises the Small Business Development Center,the Nonprofit Leadership Center, the Law Enforcement Academy, the Fire Academy, Adult Educationand Literacy, and various noncredit workforce training programs and personal enrichment courses.8
Institutional AccreditationAngelina College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Questions about the accreditation ofAngelina College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, orby using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).Program AccreditationThe following academic programs maintain program-level accreditation by complying with the standardsestablished by the noted entities. Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Emergency Medical Services:Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Pharmacy Technology: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the AccreditationCouncil for Pharmacy Education Respiratory Care: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Radiologic Technology: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic TechnologyProgram ApprovalThe following entities approve various Angelina College credit and noncredit programs. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (approves all credit and noncredit courses andprograms offered by Angelina College) American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians Texas Board of Nursing Texas Commission on Fire Protection Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Texas Department of Health and Human Services (Medication Aide) Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Nurse Aide) Texas Workforce Commission (approves eligibility of credit and noncredit courses for statefunding because they prepare students for high demand occupations)Vision StatementThe vision of Angelina College is to be the first choice in value and quality education leading to diversecareer pathways throughout its service area.Mission StatementThe mission of Angelina College is to provide quality educational opportunities and services to aidstudents in the service area in reaching their full potential.9
Core ValuesIntegrity – We value academic honesty and ethical behavior. The College demonstrates integrity bydefending academic freedom, fostering civic responsibility, exhibiting academic honesty and ethicalbehavior, and celebrating the courage to act.Diversity – We value diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences. Diversity enriches the learning andworking environment and enables people with different perspectives, cultures, and experiences to thriveon campus and to prepare for success in a pluralistic society.Learning – We value learning as the core of our mission. Learning through the unfettered search forknowledge and its free exposition and through experiences promoting the acquisition of relevant skillsand abilities is at the core of every college endeavor.Excellence – We value the ongoing pursuit of excellence. The College achieves excellence throughteamwork, continuous improvement of every facet of the institution, sustainable practices, sound financialplanning, prudent use of resources, and ongoing development of personnel.Engagement – We value service to our communities. Engagement through partnerships, activecitizenship, and community service supports and strengthens the social, cultural, and economicenvironment of the service area.Strategic GoalsThe Angelina College Board of Trustees has adopted the following strategic goals: Expand Access to Higher Education Opportunities Promote Student Success Pursue Excellence through Continuous Improvement Engage in Community Service Invest Responsibly in QualityThe College publishes the full strategic plan on the College’s website.10
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022-23The following calendar includes information relevant to most Angelina College programs and coursesoffered during the 2022-23 academic year. The College will publish any changes to the academic calendarmade after release of the annual Catalog in the online calendar, which is available on the College’swebsite.Flex CoursesThe College typically schedules courses to begin and end each semester on the dates identified in theacademic calendar. In response to academic program design and/or student interest in general, the collegemay schedule some courses and programs to start and/or end on dates other than the typical dates notedon the calendar. The College calls compressed courses (i.e., late start or early end) and courses that extendover two semesters (typically Summer I and Summer II semesters) flex courses. The starting dates, endingdates, and refund periods will vary for flex courses. Students enrolled in one or more flex course shouldconsult the refund schedule in this catalog.Drops and Withdrawals from CoursesDrops and withdrawals from courses may affect financial aid eligibility. Students who receive financialaid should contact the Office of Financial Aid before deciding to drop or to withdraw from any course.2022-2023 CalendarFALL 2022Fall 2022 16-week y registration opensPayment deadline – Early RegistrationRegular Registration opensFaculty reportRegular Registration closes; Payment deadlineLate registration opens; Payment due same day of registrationLast day to receive a 100% refundFIRST CLASS DAYLast day for schedule changesLast day to submit financial aid forms for Fall 2022Holiday: Labor DayOfficial census dayLast day to receive a 70% refundLast day to receive a 25% refundMid-semesterLast day to apply for Fall 2
Angelina College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org). Program Accreditation
