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East Mississippi Community CollegeCatalog and Student Handbook2018-191

EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGECATALOG 2018-2019TABLE OF CONTENTSStatement of Purpose . 6Calendar . . 8Control and Support . 11Boards of Supervisors . 11Location . . 12Financial Information . 12Payment of Fees . 12Fee Refund Policy . 13Satisfactory Progress for Receipt of Financial Aid . 16Institutional Scholarships . 16Instructional Information. 17Admissions . 17Limited English Proficiency . 17Academic Emphases . 18Career/Technical Programs . 18Readmission of Former Students . 19Transient Students. 19Transfer Credit . 19Credit by Examination/Military . 20Challenge Examination (Experiential Learning) . 20Dual Enrollment of High School Students . 21eLearning . 22International Students . 26Admissions Contact Information. 27Academic Placement . 27Accuplacer. 27Class Load . 27Student Classification . 28Class Attendance . 28Programs with Special Attendance Policies . 29No Show Policy . 29Change in Class Schedule . 29Withdrawal from a Class . 30Withdrawal from College. 30EMCC Forgiveness Policy . 30Graduation Requirements . 31Graduation with Honors. 31Transcript of Credits . 32Privacy of Records . 32Degrees and Certificates . 332

Student-Faculty Conference . 33Classroom Complaints . 33Testing and Classroom Procedures . 33Grading System . 34Quality Points . 34Honors Program . 35Honors and Distinctions . 35Academic/Career/Technical Probation and Suspension . 36Honesty Policy . 36Continuing Education Units . 36Office of College and Career Planning . 37Military Courses (ROTC) . 37University-Related Emphases . 37General Information. 37Social Science and Business Division . 39Humanities and Fine Arts Division . 48Mathematics and Science Division . 50Career and Technical Programs. 56General Information. 57Automation and Control Program. 58Automotive Technology Program. 60Business and Marketing Management & E-Commerce Technology Programs . 62Business and Office Technology Program . 66Cosmetology Program . 72Culinary Arts Program . 73Diesel Mechanics Program . 74Electrical Technology Program . 75Electro-Mechanical Program . 77Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Program . 78Forestry Technology Program . 80Funeral Service Technology Program . 81Golf/Recreational Turf Management and Landscape Management Technology Program . 84Hotel & Restaurant Management Technology Program . 86Industrial Maintenance Technology Program . 88Information Systems Technology Program . 90Mechatronics Program . 97Nursing & Allied Health Programs . 98(EMT, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, LPN to RN, Associate Degree Nursing, & Surgical Technology)Ophthalmic Technology Program . 109Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology Program . 111Supervision & Management Technology Program . 112Utility Line worker Technology Program. 113Welding Program . 114Academic Course Descriptions . 119Career & Technical Course Descriptions . 1483

EMCC - Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, and Staff . 188STUDENT HANDBOOK . 202Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 203Student Rights and Responsibilities . 204Ownership of Intellectual Property . 205Campus Services and Resources. 206Student Life Information . 206Counseling Services . 212Disability Student Services . 213Health Services . 213Campus Police . 214Bookstore . 215Food Services . 216Library . 218Student Mail . 219Student Centers . 219Student Activities Center . 219Wellness Center . 219Traffic Regulations. 220Student Code of Conduct . 221Due Process for Students. 223Readmission of Dismissed Students . 224Dress Code . 224Non-Students on Campus . 225Conduct When Representing the College. 225Student I.D. Card . 225Alcohol and Drug Policy Statement . 226Non-Discrimination Policy -- Anti-Harassment Policy -- Grievance Procedures . 227Sexual Misconduct/Title IX/Campus SaVE Act . 228Firearms and Weaponry Possession Policy . 236Housing . 236Consumer Disclosure . 2404

AFFILIATION STATEMENTEast Mississippi Community College (EMCC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges to award certificates and the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation ofEMCC. The Commission is only to be contacted if there is evidence that appears to support an institution'ssignificant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. All normal inquiries about the institution, such asadmission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, and other college related information should beaddressed directly to the College and NOT to the office of the Commission on Colleges.EMCC is also accredited by the Mississippi State Department of Education and by the Mississippi Commission onCollege Accreditation and is a member of the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities, the MississippiAssociation of Community and Junior Colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation.Additional Specialized Program Accreditations, Certifications and Licensures include:Associate Degree Nursing: Accredited by Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, 3825 Ridgewood Road,Jackson, Mississippi 39211, and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE,Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326Automotive Technology: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101,Leesburg, VA 20175, Telephone Number (703) 669-6650, webmaster@natef.orgComputer Networking Technology:Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA 95134, andCompTia, 3500 Lacey Rd., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515Cosmetology:Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology, 239 North Lamar, Suite 301, Jackson, MS 39201,Telephone Number (601) 359-1820Electronic Engineering Technology:ARRL – American Radio and Relay League, National Association forAmateur Radio, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111-1494, Telephone Number (860) 594-0200, www.arrl.orgFuneral Service Technology: American Board of Funeral Service Education, Telephone Number (816) 233-3747,www.abfse.orgIndustrial Maintenance Technology: NCCER – National Center for Construction in Education and Research 13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615. Telephone Number: (888) 622-3720, www.nccer.orgPractical Nursing: Mississippi Community College Board, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211Welding and Fabrication Technology: American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126Telephone Number (800) 443-93535

East Mississippi Community College is committed to assuring that the College and its programs are free fromdiscrimination and harassment based upon race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin,disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any otherstatus protected by state or federal lawThe following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Office of the Director of Human Resources, Payroll and EEOC/OCR1512 Kemper StreetScooba, Mississippi 39358(662) 476-5274Office of the Campus Director and Dean of Students Golden Triangle CampusDisability Services Coordinator8731 South Frontage RoadMayhew, MS 39753(662) 243-1979Office of the Vice President for Student LifeTitle IX Coordinator1512 Kemper StreetScooba, Mississippi 39358(662) 476-5274EMCC is in compliance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (Public Law 101-542), theCampus SaVE Act, and the Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991 (Public Law 102-26).EMCC agrees to comply with The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement and allrelated stipulations of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.NOTICEEast Mississippi Community College reserves the right to add, delete or modify policies and procedures statedherein as determined necessary for the proper functioning and orderly operation of the institution.STATEMENT OF PURPOSEHISTORYEast Mississippi Community College was organized in 1927 following its beginnings in 1912 as Kemper CountyAgricultural High School. The College serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubeeand Oktibbeha counties in east central Mississippi. East Mississippi Community College is one of fifteen statesupported Community Colleges.6

The physical plant consists of two principal locations. The Scooba Campus, located at Scooba, Mississippi, inKemper County and the Golden Triangle Campus, located at Mayhew, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. The Collegealso offers courses at the Columbus Lion Hills Center, Columbus Air Force Base, Macon, Naval Air StationMeridian, and West Point. In 2000, East Mississippi Community College began offering courses through theMississippi Virtual Community College.Location Abbreviations:SC - Scooba CampusGT - Golden Triangle CampusLH - Lion Hills CenterWP - West Point CenterCAFB – Columbus Air Force BaseNASM –Naval Air Station MeridianVISIONEast Mississippi Community College establishes the standard of excellence for comprehensive communitycolleges in Mississippi.THE MISSION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGEEast Mississippi Community College is a public community college serving six counties in East CentralMississippi, offering university-parallel programs, career-technical programs, and workforce programs. EMCC isdedicated to improving the quality of life for our students, our community, and our personnel throughinstructional opportunities, with specific focus on a healthy mind, body, and spirit.VALUES1.Leadership built on respect for self and others and demonstrated in our local communities2.Excellence in education, service and lifelong learning3.Access to instructional opportunities on campus and online4.Freedom in teaching and learning within a supportive, communicative, diverse, and caring environmentEXPECTATIONS OF THE COLLEGEStudents at East Mississippi Community College who have specialized in an academic area and who have receivedan associate degree should be prepared to meet the requirements for continuing academic work. Similarly, thosestudents who graduate with an associate of applied science degree or are certified in technical or career trainingareas should be prepared to succeed in employment opportunities in their field of preparation.Any person reached by the College through participation in instructional, cultural, or workforce services shouldbe aided in achieving the best quality of life possible. This development of the individual will lead to districtcitizenry being well prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the region, the nation, and the world.7