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TO ADMISSION AND REGISTRATIONStep 1. Obtain an Admission Application at any of the fourcampuses or log in to www.bishop.edu.General Catalog5FIVE EASY STEPSStep 2. If financial assistance is needed, apply for financial aidonline at www.fafsa.gov.Step 3. Take the COMPASS Test.Step 4. Receive Academic Advisement.Step 5. Register.CAMPUS LOCATIONSMain351 North Broad StreetMobile, AL 36603-5898251-405-7000Baker-Gaines Central1365 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AvenueMobile, AL 36603-5362251-405-4400Carver414 Stanton StreetMobile, AL 36617-2399251-662-5400Southwest925 Dauphin Island ParkwayMobile, AL 36605-3299251-665-40862012 - 2014www.bishop.eduGeneral Catalogand Student Handbook2012 - 2014www.bishop.eduA member of the Alabama Community College System
IMPORTANT NUMBERSPROGRAMS OF STUDYCampus LocationsCampus LocationsMAIN:ACT Testing Center . 405.7158ADA Coordinator . 405.7028Alabama State University Local Extension . 405.4691Toll Free (Montgomery). 1.800.253.5037Undergraduate Information Center . 334.229.4275Accounting Technology . 405.7240Admissions Center . 405.7000Alabama Skills Training Consortium . 434.6415American Sign Language and Interpreter Training . 405.7025Athletic Department . 405.7030Bookstore . 405.7036Business and Economics . 405.7240Business Office . 405.7040Campus Police . 405.7060Center for Teaching and Learning . 405.7167College Recruitment/International Student Adviser . 405.7065Community Development and Special Courses . 405.7115Computer Information Systems. 405.7240Dean of Instructional Services . 405.7012Dean of Students . 405.7087Division of Workforce Development andLifelong Learning . 405.7082Early Childhood Center (Day Care) . 405.7250Early Childhood Education . 405.7250Geographic Information Systems . 665.4083Financial Aid . 405.7015Gymnasium . 405.7030Human Resources. 405.7052Humanities . 405.7094Learning Assistance Center . 405.7100Library . 405.7113Mailroom . 405.7036Maintenance . 405.7170Management and Supervision . 405.7240Mathematics Department . 405.7220Natatorium . 405.7191Office Administration . 405.7240Physical Education . 405.7030President’s Office . 405.7130Public Relations . 405.7135Ready to Work Program . 405.7085Records. 405.7000Research and Development . 405.7165Science Department. 405.7220Secretarial Pool . 405.7241Security . 405.7060Security (Business Technology Center) . 405.7081Student Services/Admissions . 405.7000Social Sciences . 405.7138Utilities Plant . 405.7170Veterans Affairs . 405.7156Workforce Development Office . 405.7086WorkKeys Service Center . 405.7156Barbering and Hair Styling . 662.5379Bookstore . 662.5367Business Affairs . 662.5367Campus Director . 662.5363Commercial Food Service . 662.5374Educational Talent Search . 662.5376Fundraising/Job Placement . 662.5371Learning Resource Center (Library) . 662.5390Maintenance . 662.5388Masonry . 662.5360Plumbing . 662.5392Student Services/Admissions . 662.5361Title III . 662.5366Welding Technology . 662.5385BAKER-GAINES CENTRAL:Black History Museum and Research Library . 405.4408Bookstore . 405.4461Business Affairs . 405.4457Campus Police . 405.4478Chemistry Department . 405.4594Counseling . 405.4400Director’s Office . 405.4457Early Childhood Education . 405.4416Emergency Medical Services (EMS) . 405.4438Funeral Service Education (FSE) . 405.4439Health Information Technology (HIT) . 405.4451Library . 405.4424Maintenance . 405.7170Microbiology . 405.4412Nursing. 405.4495Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) . 405.4441President’s Satellite Office. 405.4457Science Department . 405.7220Security . 405.4430Student Services/Admissions . 405.4400SOUTHWEST:Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology . 665.4103Automotive Technology . 665.4097Campus Director . 665.4083Carpentry . 665.4101Civil Engineering Technology . 665.4110Cosmetology/Nail Technology . 665.4095Counseling . 665.4087Dean of the Technical School . 665.4083Diesel Technology . 665.4120Drafting and Design Technology . 665.4111Electrical Technology . 665.4116Electronics Engineering Technology . 665.4106Graphic Communications Technology. 665.4118Jewelry Design/Watch Repair . 665.4084Library . 665.4091Machine Tool Technology . 665.4102Maintenance . 665.4092Process and Maintenance Technology . 665.4105Student Services/Admissions . 665.4085Truck Driving. 665.1733CARVER:Adult Basic Education . 662.5370Automotive Body Technology . 662.53862MAINBAKER-GAINES CENTRALGENERAL EDUCATION COURSESAmerican Sign Language (AS Degree)ArtBiologyBusiness AdministrationComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEnglishHealth and Physical EducationHistoryMathematicsMusicPhysical SciencePhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologySociologyAnatomy and Physiology I (course only)Anatomy and Physiology II (course only)Associate Degree Nursing (AAS Degree)Chemistry (courses only)Emergency Medical Services EKG – Monitor Technician (Certificate) Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician(Certificate) Paramedic (AAS Degree or Certificate)Funeral Service Education (AAS Degree)General Microbiology (course only)Health Information Technology (AAS Degree)Medical Coding (Short Certificate)Medical Transcription (Short Certificate)Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS Degree)Practical Nursing (Certificate)For more information, call 251.405.7000For more information, call 251.405.4400SOUTHWESTOCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMSAccounting Technology (AAS Degree)Computer Information Systems (AAS Degree)Early Childhood Education(AAS Degree or Certificate)Geographic Information Systems (Certificate)Interpreter Training Program (Short Certificate)Management and Supervision (Short Certificate)Office Administration (AAS Degree)For more information, call 251.665.4086Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology(AOT Degree or Certificate)Automotive Technology (AOT Degree or Certificate)Cabinetmaking (Short Certificate)Carpentry (Short Certificate)Civil Engineering Technology (AAS Degree)Cosmetology (AOT Degree or Certificate)Diesel Technology (AOT Degree or Certificate)Drafting and Design Technology (AAS Degree)Electrical Technology (AOT Degree or Certificate)Electronics Engineering Technology (AAS Degree)Graphic Communications Technology(AAS Degree or Certificate)Jewelry Design (Short Certificate)Machine Tool Technology (Short Certificate)Nail Technology (Short Certificate)Process and Maintenance Technology (AAS Degree)Truck Driving (Short Certificate)Watch Repair (Short Certificate)CARVERFor more information, call 251.662.5400Automotive Body Technology(AOT Degree or Certificate)Barbering and Hair Styling(AOT Degree or Certificate)Commercial Food Service(AAS Degree, Certificate or Short Certificate)Masonry (Short Certificate)Plumbing (Short Certificate)Welding Technology (Certificate or Short Certificate)FOR GENERAL INFORMATION,Call 1.800.523.7235 (in-state long distance),or dial 251.405.7000visit www.bishop.eduDaycare facilities are available at our Main and Baker-Gaines locations.Call 251.405.7250 or 251.405.4416 for more information.3
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOGTable of ContentsGeneral Information . 4Admissions . 7First-Time College Students . 8Transfer Students . 8Transient Students . 9International Students . 9Accelerated High School Program . 10Dual Enrollment . 10Placement Assessment . 13Tuition and Fees/Financial Regulations . 15Refund Policies . 17Financial Aid . 19Rights and Responsibilities . 19Financial Aid Application Process . 20General Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements . 20Financial Aid Programs. 21Deadlines . 22Financial Aid Policies and Procedures . 24Return to Title IV Refund Policy . 27Veterans Services . 29Student Handbook . 31Campus Features and Services . 32Division of Student Development Services . 33Services to Student . 34Academic Advisement . 34Alumni Affairs Office . 34Bookstores . 34Career Planning and Placement . 35Child Care Centers . 35COMPASS Testing Assessment. 35Placement Assessment Retest Policy . 35Co-Operative Education . 35Counseling and Guidance . 35Degree Plans . 36Educational Talent Search . 36Learning Assistance Center . 36Library Services . 36Alabama Virtual Library . 36Orientation for New Students . 37Students with Disabilities . 37Student Publications . 38Extracurricular Activities . 38Athletics . 38Clubs and Organizations. 39Student Travel. 42Standards of Student Conduct . 421
Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act. 44Admissions and Registration Committee . 44Students’ Role in Decision-Making . 45Grievances and Due Process Procedures . 46Academic Grievances . 46Non-Academic Grievances . 48Disciplinary Procedures . 51Sexual Harassment . 54Available Appeals . 56Students with Disabilities . 58Title IX Grievances . . 58Grievance Officer . 59College Regulations . 60Accident Reporting . 60Assemblies-Activities . 60Bulletin Boards . 60Children on Campus . 60Housing Facilities . 60Identification Cards . 60Lost and Found . 60Motor Vehicle Regulations . 60Parking Regulations . 61Traffic Regulations . 61Policies and Procedure for Emergencies . 63Emergency Medical Assistance . 63Fires . 63Hurricanes and Flooding . 64Tornadoes . 65Terrorists Threats . 65Wildcat Alert Emergency System . 66Selling on Campus . 66Telephones . 66Vending Machines . 66Visitors . 66Crime Statistics . 66Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) . 66Students’ Access to Their Educational Records . 67Challenge of the Contents of Educational Records . 67Disclosure of Educational Records Information . 68Annual Notification of FERPA Rights . 70Types, Locations, and Custodians of Educational Records . 70Facsimile Records . 70Computer Access to Records . 71Students’ Rights after Ceasing Attendance or Graduation . 71Privacy Rights of Deceased Students. 71Disposal of Records . 71Live Work Policy . 71Blood-bourne Pathogens Exposure Policy . 71Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Ownership . 72Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program . 72Standards of Conduct and Enforcement . 72Where to Get Assistance/Treatment Facilities . 73-742
Student Government Association (SGA) . 75Fundraising Policies and Procedures . 77Academic Policies and Regulations . 81Degree Plans/Student Advisement . 81Campus Email . 81Developmental Courses . 82Schedule Changes . 82Withdrawals . 82Grading Information . 83Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) . 83Probation and Suspension . 83Grade Appeals . 84Graduation Requirements . 85Statewide Articulation Reporting Program (STARS) . 86Class Attendance Policy. 87Program Degrees/Certificates . 89General Education Core Competencies & Courses . 89Academic School Awards . 90Technical School Awards . 117Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning . 166Course Descriptions . 172Academic . 173Technical . 215Appendices . . 253Alma Mater . 254Grievance Forms A-C . 255-257Do Not Release Directory Information Form . 258Request for Review of Educational Records Form . 259Fundraising Activity Request Form . 260Business and Industrial Solicitation Request Form . 261Financial Report Form . 262Official Petition for Forming Student Clubs and Organizations Form . 263Release and Hold Harmless Form . 264Constitution of SGA . 265-270Rights and Responsibilities of Students Enrolled inDistance Education Courses . 271-272Alabama State Board of Education Members . 273Faculty and Staff . 274-277Campus Maps . 278-281Index . 281-284Modification StatementThe provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the institution.Bishop State Community College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student'sterm of attendance.For the latest revisions and updates to the Bishop State Community College General Catalog, please visitwww.bishop.edu/catalogs.html.3
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Alabama Community College System Mission Statement:The Alabama College System provides a unified system of academic college education, technical education,customized business and industry training, workforce development, and adult education. This system is part of a seamless,lifelong education process for all Alabamians and corporate citizens.Bishop State Community College Mission Statement:The Mission of Bishop State Community College is to provide high-quality educational opportunities and servicesthat are responsive to individual and community needs for the citizenry of Mobile and Washington counties at an affordablecost. The College utilizes traditional and distance learning to accomplish its mission. Bishop State Community Collegefulfills its mission by offering the following: Transfer education designed to prepare students at the freshman and sophomore levels for transfer to othercolleges and universities.General education courses in the liberal arts and sciences to support all college degree programs.Technical, vocational, occupational, and career education courses that prepare students for immediateemployment, retrain existing employees, and promote local and state economic stability and competitiveness.Partnerships with business, industry, and professional groups to assess and fulfill training needs to meetworkforce demands.Developmental education to assist individuals in order to improve learning skills and overcome educationaldeficiencies to bring their basic skills to a level appropriate for college-level work.Academic support services that include a learning resource center and b
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