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.REYNOLDS THENSince 19722012-2013 J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG804.371.3000reynolds.eduCollege Catalog2012–2013Proudto Be40!REYNOLDS NOW Since 1972
College Catalog 2012-2013J. Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegePost Office Box 85622Richmond, Virginia 23285-5622J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution providing access toeducational and employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexualorientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.The procedures, programs, courses, regulations, rules and policies listed in this catalog are subject to change by thecollege, the College Board, the Virginia Community College System, or the State Board for Community Colleges. For themost up to date catalog information visit the college website at reynolds.edu.Design by Leslie G. Bax, Graphic Designer, JSRCC Marketing Department.1
TABLE OF CONTENTSA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . 3Self-Registration .2 6Academic Course Load .2 6Prerequisite and Course Sequencing .2 6Repeating a Course.2 7Withdrawal from Courses.2 7Auditing a Course .2 7Military Students During National Emergency.2 7Non-Native Speakers of English (English Proficiency) .2 7GENERAL INFORMATION .4-9College History .4College Mission and Vision .5Guiding Principles and Values .5Academic Calendar 2012-2013 . 6-7Accreditation Statement.8College Directory .8(visit reynolds.edu for most recent telephone numbers)Campus Locations .9CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES AND .28-35PROCEDURESGrading—Developmental Studies .2 8Grade Point Average .2 8Repeated Grade .2 8Final Grades.2 8Academic Renewal .2 8Academic Standing .2 9Transfer Credit from International Institutions .3 0Credit by Examination .3 0Prior Learning Activity for Credit Evaluation .3 0Military Credit .3 0Credit for Occupational Service .3 0Credit by Advanced Placement .3 0Exam Information. 31-33Graduation and Program Requirements.34Commencement .34Program Requirements .3 4Student Records .3 5Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.3 5ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT .10-12Admission Requirements .1 0Placement Testing/Test Waiver . 10-11Placement Test Waivers .1 1Ability-to-Benefit Assessment .1 1High School Student Enrollment .1 1Dual Enrollment .1 1Concurrent Enrollment .1 1Transient Students .1 1International Student Admissions .1 2Student Identification .1 2EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID .13-20Domicile Determination for In-State Tuition Eligibility .1 3Financial Aid .1 3Eligibility .1 3Application Process .1 4Deadlines .1 4Loan Applications .1 4Financial Aid Programs Chart .1 5Disbursement .1 6Students Attending Two Colleges at the Same Time .1 6Impact of Drops/ Withdrawals from Courses .1 6Satisfactory Academic Progress .1 6Veterans Benefits .1 7State Educational Assistance Programs.1 7Scholarships . 18-19STUDENT-RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .36-39Academic Honesty .3 6Student Advocacy .3 6Student Assessment .3 6Student Conduct .3 7Student Grievance .3 7Student Rights and Responsibility .3 7Student Sexual Misconduct.3 7Substance Abuse .3 7VCCS Computer Ethics Guidelines . 38-39ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES.19-20PROGRAM INFORMATION / EDUCATIONAL CHOICES .40-44Academic Advising.1 9College Advising Days .1 9Transfer Advising .2 0College Transfer Programs .4 0University Parallel Study.4 0State Policy on Transfer from Community Colleges to Senior Institutions .4 0Transfer Agreements .4 0Occupational and Technical Programs.4 1Career Studies Programs .4 1Computer Competency Requirement for Students . 41-42Plans of Study and Program Directory . 43-45STUDENT AFFAIRS .20-22Career, Employment and Transfer Centers .2 0College Success Skills (SDV 100) .2 0Student Development Workshops.2 0Resources for Students in Academic Difficulty.2 0Counseling.2 0First Year Initiatives .2 0Program for Adults in Vocational Education (P.A.V.E.) .2 1Services for Students with Disabilities .2 1Student Life .2 1Student Success Centers .2 2CURRICULAR PLANNING AND DESIGN .46-135General Information Pertaining to Curricular Offerings .4 6General Education Goals and Objectives/Outcomes . 47-48General Education Electives . 48-49College Transfer Degree and Certificate Requirements . 50-52Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Degree Options . 53-62Occupational-Technical Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements . 63-110Career Studies Certificate Requirements . 111-135SPECIALTY CENTERS AND RESOURCES .22-25Academic Support Centers.2 2Bookstores . 22Center for the Deaf .2 2Center for Distance Learning.2 3Center for Teacher Education .2 3Teacher Preparation .2 4Teacher Licensure Requirements for the Community College Student .2 4Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program .2 4Professional Development for School Personnel .2 4The Virginia Community College System Career Switcher Program. 24-25Community College Workforce Alliance .2 5Libraries .2 5Academic Computing Centers for Students .2 6COURSE INFORMATION .136-194Explanatory Notes .136Course Descriptions A-Z .137Course Listings . 138-194COLLEGE ORGANIZATION .195-215Virginia Community College System .195State Board for Community Colleges .195College President and Board .195College Administration . 195-196Faculty. 196-201President Emeritus.201Professor Emeritus .201Senior Adjunct Faculty . 201-205Classified Staff. 205-210Advisory Committees . 210-215ENROLLMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.26-27Classification of Students.2 6Freshman .2 6Sophomore .2 6Registration Information.2 6Registration Periods .2 62INDEX .216-219
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College—where yourdreams are closer than you think. Each year thousands of students enrollat Reynolds for a wide variety of reasons. In some cases, many aresuccessfully employed but seek a promotion or career change. Somedecide not to go away to college right after high school and Reynolds is aconvenient option for them. Still, others take advantage of a second chance to go back to college after anumber of years away from campus to complete a certificate or degree program. Whatever the reason,Reynolds offers an opportunity to develop real skills and knowledge for the new economy.Our mission is to offer you a quality education that is comprehensive, innovative, accessible, affordable,and responsive to the changing workforce needs of the community. Our promise is that we will provideexciting opportunities for quality learning and personal development that unlock doors to your success.This catalog contains useful and important information about our academic programs, support servicesand workforce development initiatives that will help you make informed decisions about your educationand your future.I believe you will find that your time spent with us will have laid the foundation for a future withunlimited possibilities. Long after you leave us, you will often reflect upon the faculty and staff memberswho cared about you as a person and who ultimately made a real difference in your life.We welcome you to the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College family and we wish you much successas you work toward your educational and career goals.Sincerely,Gary L. Rhodes, Ed.D.College President3
GENERAL INFORMATIONCOLLEGE HISTORYResponding to the recommendation of a legislative study committeethat “every citizen of the Commonwealth be given an opportunity toattend an institution of higher learning offering academic, occupational/technical, and community service programs at a nominal cost,” in 1966the General Assembly of Virginia established a state-wide system ofcommunity colleges. A newly established State Board for CommunityColleges, prepared a master plan for a system of 23 institutions.square feet to the existing structure. In September 1974, the ParhamRoad Campus opened in a newly constructed, contemporary buildinglocated on a 105-acre site in northern Henrico County. A secondinstructional building was completed on this suburban campus in timefor the opening of classes in the fall of 1980. With the instructionalfacility at the Goochland Campus opening in the fall of 1981 and itssubsequent addition, which opened in 2001, the college now operateswith modern facilities at all its instructional sites. A three-storystructure adjacent to the Parham Road Campus houses executive andcentral administrative offices.The Lieutenant Governor, J. Sargeant Reynolds, heralded the creationof the community college system by the General Assembly as “one ofits finest acts and finest hours in this century.”J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) and John TylerCommunity College (JTCC) joined forces in 2003 to create a newworkforce development entity that provides business, industryand government in the region with a single source for workforcedevelopment. The organization is named the Community CollegeWorkforce Alliance (CCWA). The alliance is a cooperative partnershipdedicated to supporting economic development and providing worldclass workforce training and services to both the public and privatesectors. The vision behind the new organization is to maximizethe talents and resources of both institutions’ current workforcedevelopment centers in an effort to provide Richmond, Tri-citiesand surrounding counties with a world-class regional workforcedevelopment organization.J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, the last of these colleges,is named in honor of the late Lieutenant Governor of the State, whochampioned legislation creating the state-supported communitycolleges. Opened in 1972 in temporary headquarters, the College isnow a three-campus institution and the third largest in the VirginiaCommunity College System.The community college master plan called for J. Sargeant ReynoldsCommunity College to consist of three permanent instructional centers,serving a geographic district comprising the Virginia counties ofGoochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan, and the city of Richmond(north of the James River). Louisa County was subsequently addedto the College’s service region on a shared basis with PiedmontCommunity College. With the opening of the Goochland Campus inGoochland County in the spring of 1978, the college completed itsplan for three campuses, located at urban, suburban, and rural sites.Additionally, in the spring of 1996, the State Board for CommunityColleges added Richmond south of the James to its service region.The College currently offers 20 two-year occupational/technical degreeprograms, 9 occupational/technical certificate programs, 5 two-yearcollege transfer programs, 1 transfer certificate program, and 41 careerstudies certificate programs requiring less than one-year of full-timestudy. Having enrolled more than 308,423 persons in credit coursessince its opening, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College continuesto strive to meet the aspirations of its namesake to provide “a practicaland economic answer to the future educational needs of thousands ofVirginians.”The Downtown Campus is now housed in a modern, high-rise structureat Seventh and Jackson Streets, having moved in the fall of 1981 fromleased facilities in the 100 block of East Grace Street. In the fall of1995 a major addition to this facility was completed, adding 84,000w Reynolds no Reynolds4then
COLLEGE MISSION, VISION AND VALUESReynolds now MISSIONJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides access to educationthat develops individuals for employment and career advancement,prepares students for successful transfer to colleges and universities,builds a skilled workforce that contributes to regional economicdevelopment, and promotes personal enrichment and lifelong learning.VISIONJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will create a dynamiclearning environment that will expand students’ opportunities andenrich our community.VALUESJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will be guided by thefollowing values in all actions and decisions:Student SuccessWe make decisions that are in the best interest of our studentsand their success.Our CommunityWe serve our community through involvement, partnerships,and volunteerism.Teaching and LearningWe provide diverse learning experiences for our students,employees, and the community in support of learning,scholarship, and personal growth.Inclusiveness and CollaborationWe embrace individual diversity and contributions of all people.We work together with respect, trust, and honesty within theCollege and with the communities we serve. ReynoldsExcellenceWe uphold high academic and professional standards andconsistently work to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.thenDisclaimer NoticeJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides its website, catalog,handbooks, and any other printed materials or electronic media for your generalguidance. The College does not guarantee that the information contained withinthem, including, but not limited to, the contents of any page that resides underthe DNS registrations of www.reynolds.edu (and/or) www.jsr.vccs.edu is up-todate, complete and accurate, and individuals assume any risks associated withrelying upon such information without checking other credible sources, such asa student’s academic advisor. In addition, a student’s or prospective student’sreliance upon information contained within these sources, or individualprogram catalogs or handbooks, when making academic decisions does notconstitute, and should not be construed as, a contract with the college. Further,the college reserves the right to make changes to any provision or requirementwithin these sources, as well as changes to any curriculum or program,whether during a student’s enrollment or otherwise.EthicsWe act ethically in all aspects of our work and abide by ourCode of Ethics.EnvironmentWe act as responsible stewards of our environment by creatingand sustaining safe, healthy, and attractive places for learning,teaching, and working.Our PeopleWe value our students, faculty, and staff and are committed totheir professional and personal growth.Links or references to other materials and websites provided in the abovereferenced sources are also for information purposes only and do not constitutethe college’s endorsement of products or services referenced.5
Academic Calendar 2012–13SECOND FOUR-WEEK SESSION2012 FALL SEMESTERClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndIMPORTANT DATESAdvisingJuly 9–20, 2012Early-Bird RegistrationJuly 9–22, 2012Registration (on-site)July 23–August 17, 2012Adjunct Faculty ConvocationAugust 16, 2012Labor Day (college closed)September 3, 2012College-wide Convocation Day (no classes/no services)October 2, 2012Faculty Research Day (no classes)November 21, 2012Fall Break (college closed)November 22–25, 2012Grades Due by NoonDecember 18, 2012THIRD FOUR-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndREGULAR SESSION (SIXTEEN-WEEKS)Classes BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndExamination PeriodAugust 20, 2012August 20–24, 2012August 24, 2012September 5, 2012October 26, 2012December 8, 2012December 10–15, 2012Classes BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndSeptember 18, 2012September 18-21, 2012September 21, 2012September 28, 2012November 7, 2012December 15, 2012IMPORTANT DATESAdvisingNovember 5–16, 2012Early-Bird RegistrationNovember 5–25, 2012Registration (on-site) November 26–December 14, 2012; January 2–4, 2013Adjunct Faculty ConvocationJanuary 3, 2013MLK Day (college closed)January 21, 2013Spring Break (no classes)March 11–17, 2013Professional Development Day (no services)March 11, 2013Grades Due by NoonMay 7, 2013Professional Development DayMay 8, 2013GraduationSaturday, May 11, 2013August 20, 2012August 20–22, 2012August 22, 2012August 27, 2012September 21, 2012October 16, 2012REGULAR SESSION (SIXTEEN-WEEKS)SECOND EIGHT-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndExamination PeriodOctober 17, 2012October 17–19, 2012October 19, 2012October 24, 2012November 19, 2012December 15, 2012FIRST FOUR-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndNovember 14, 2012November 14, 2012November 14, 2012November 16, 2012December 4, 2012December 15, 20122013 SPRING SEMESTERFIRST EIGHT-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndOctober 17, 2012October 17, 2012October 17, 2012October 19, 2012November 1, 2012November 13, 2012FOURTH FOUR-WEEK SESSIONTWELVE-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndSeptember 18, 2012September 18, 2012September 18, 2012September 20, 2012October 4, 2012October 16, 2012January 7, 2013January 7–11, 2013January 11, 2013January 23, 2013March 21, 2013April 29, 2013April 30–May 6, 2013TWELVE-WEEK SESSIONAugust 20, 2012August 20, 2012August 20, 2012August 22, 2012September 5, 2012September 17, 2012Classes BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with a RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses End6February 5, 2013February 5-8, 2013February 8, 2013February 15, 2013April 2, 2013May 6, 2013
Academic Calendar 2012–2013 Continued.2013 SPRING SEMESTER CONTINUED2013 SUMMER TERMFIRST EIGHT-WEEK SESSIONClasses BeginLate Registration and Add/DropLast Day to Add ClassLast Day to Drop with RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Class with a Grade of WClasses EndIMPORTANT DATESAdvisingEarly-Bird RegistrationRegistration (on-site)Memorial Day (college closed)Independence Day (college closed)Grades Due by NoonJanuary 7, 2
College Catalog 2012-2013 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Post Of ce Box 85622 Richmond, Virginia 23285-5622 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is an equal opportunity, af rmative action institution providing access to educational and employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual
