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SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2021-2022 CATALOGVolume XXXVUs 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) 481-2242AnnaExtension Center1150 E. ViennaAnna, IL 62906(618) 833-3399CairoExtension Center2035 Washington StCairo, IL 62914(618) 634-3490(618) 734-3660MetropolisExtension Center5385 Industrial ParkRoadMetropolis, IL 62960(618) 524-3003Accredited by:The Higher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle StreetSuite 7-500Chicago, IL 60604-1411ViennaExtension 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 57,227, with a median household income of 40,059.According to 2017 census data, 20.5% 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: 12,331,209District EqualizedAssessed Evaluation:635,983,048Annual Enrollment:FY2019 unduplicated headcount was 3,344 full- and part-time studentsTuition:In-district 125/credit hour for FY2021Out-of-district 188/credit hour for FY2021Out-of-state 209/credit hour for FY2021Library:34,300 books700 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:97 full-time; 76 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 .7Academic Calendar .8Mission, Philosophy, Values, Purposes and Activities Statement for SCC .11Process of Assessment .13Core Competencies .14Affirmative Action.14Cultural Diversity .14History of Shawnee Community College .15Semester Plan .16Main Campus .16Extension Centers .17Center for Community and Economic Development .17Community Programs and Services .18Accessibility Services .19Instructional Delivery Options .20Admissions .21Dual Credit .25Entrance Examinations.25Registration .28Residency for Tuition Purposes .28Academic Classification and Course Load .29Catalog Requirements-Student Responsibility .29Tuition and Fees.30Refund Policy .30Financial Assistance .31Grants .32Scholarships .33Work-Study Programs .33Private Alternative Loans .33Veterans Programs .334
Other Financial Aid Programs .34Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients .34College Debt Collection from Student .36Student Debt to the College.36Financial Aid Grievance Procedure .36Advisement .37Carl D. Perkins Program .37Career Services.37Educational Internships/Externships .38Clubs and Organizations .38Grading.39Audit Policy .42Pass/Fail .42Repeated Courses .42Withdrawal .43Academic Warning .43Class Schedules .43Student Conduct .43Transfer of Credits to Four-Year Institutions .43Credit by Examination.44College Level Examination Program .44Instructional Programs -- General Information .45Educational Guarantees .45Transfer Programs of Study .47Career and Technical Programs of Study .54Allied Health Programs of Study .56Business, Occupational and Technical Programs of Study .65SICCM Programs of Study .82Academic Course Descriptions .86Business and Industry Course Descriptions 159Faculty and Staff .165Reference Section .1735
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 TRUSTEESCathleen BelcherUnion CountySteve HeisnerPulaski CountyMichael McMahanJohnson CountyRandall RushingMassac CountyJohn WindingsMassac CountyAndrea WitthoftUnion CountyJames DardenJohnson CountyBradley WestStudent Trustee6
ADMINISTRATIONTim Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentKathleen Curphy, Ph.D.Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student LearningLisa Price, Ed.D.Vice President of Student Success and ServicesBrandy WoodsInterim Vice President of Financial and Campus OperationsDirector of Business ServicesApril Teske, Ph.D.Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness & PlanningKristin Shelby, Ph.D.Dean of Academic Affairs and Student LearningGregory Mason, Ed.D.Dean of Workforce Innovation, Adult Basic and Continuing EducationGinger HarnerDirector of Adult Education & Alternative InstructionMindy AshbyDirector of Student Success CenterTammy Capps, Ph.D.Director of Financial Aid/Coordinator of Veteran and Military PersonnelChris ClarkDirector of Information Technology and Campus SecurityRuss StoupDirector of Learning Resources and Instructional TechnologyBrett WhitnelInterim Director of Center for Community and Economic DevelopmentEmily ForthmanDirector of Human ServicesRobert BettsDirector of Communications and Public RelationsAmber SuggsDirector of Student Support ServicesLindsay JohnsonDirector of Anna Extension CenterShelby AdkinsonDirector of Cairo Extension CenterJipaum AskewDirector of Metropolis Regional Education CenterTeale BettsDirector of Vienna Extension CenterConnie Drury, Ph.D.Director of NursingJohn SparksDirector of AthleticsDon KochDirector of Facilities7
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDARFALL SEMESTER 2021Faculty Convocation . . August 16RegistrationRegistration Begins. .March 28Evening Registration (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) . .August 16-18Saturday Registration (8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon) . . August 1416-Week Classes Begin .Last Day to Drop with Refund .Mid-term for 16-week Classes.Last Day to Withdraw . August. August. October. November1831131712-Week Late Start Classes Begin . . September 13Last Day to Drop with Refund . .September 24Mid-Term for Late Start Classes . . October 25Last Day to Withdraw . November 17First 8-Week Classes Begin . . AugustLast Day to Drop with Refund . . AugustMid-Term for First 8-Week Classes . . SeptemberLast Day to Withdraw . September18241529Second 8-Week Classes Begin . . OctoberLast Day to Drop with Refund . . OctoberMid-Term for Second 8-Week Classes . . NovemberLast Day to Withdraw . November18221529BookstoreBook Sales Begin .August 9Bookstore Buybacks .December 13-20Financial AidPell Checks Mailed . . October 20Final ExamsFinal Exams . . December 13-16End of Semester . . December 17No ClassesLabor Day .Shawnee Community College Experience (no classes).Fall Break for Students .Columbus Day .Veterans Day .Thanksgiving .Christmas/New Year’s Break .8. September 6. October 7. October 8. October 11. November 11. November 24-26. December 17 – January 10
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDARSPRING SEMESTER 2022Faculty Convocation . . January 6RegistrationRegistration Begins. . October 18Evening Registration (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) . . January 5-6, 10Saturday Registration (8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon January 816-Week Classes Begin .Registration Closes for Regular Start Classes (4 p.m.) .Last Day to Drop with Refund .Mid-Term for Regular Start Classes .Last Day to Withdraw . January 10. January 10. January 24. March 4. April 1812-Week Late Start Classes Begin . . February 7Last Day to Drop with Refund . . .February 18Mid-Term for Late Start Classes . .March 21Last Day to Withdraw . .April 18First 8-Week Classes Begin . . January 10Last Day to Drop with Refund . . January 14Mid-Term for First 8-Week Classes . . February 7Last Day to Withdraw . .February 21Second 8-Week Classes Begin . .MarchLast Day to Drop with Refund . .MarchMid-Term for Second 8-Week Classes . . AprilLast Day to Withdraw . . April14181125BookstoreBook Sales Begin .January 4Bookstore Buybacks . . May 9-14, 16Financial AidPell Check Mailed . .March 14Final ExamsFinal Exams . . May 9-12End of Semester . . May 13Commencement . . May 13No ClassesMartin Luther King, Jr. Day .Presidents Day .Spring Break .Good Friday .9. January 17.February 21.March 7-11. April 15
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR(See Online 2021-2022 College CatalogAddendum)SUMMER SESSION 2022RegistrationRegistration Begins. .March 28Evening Registration (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) . . June 1-2Saturday Registration (8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon) . . June 48-Week Classes Begin .Last Day to Drop with Refund .Mid-Term .Last Day to Withdraw . June 6.June 13.June 30.July 11First 4-Week Classes Begin .Last Day to Drop with Refund .Mid-Term .Last Day to Withdraw . June 6.June 13.June 16.June 23Second 4-Week Classes Begin .Last Day to Drop with Refund .Mid-Term .Last Day to Withdraw . July 5.July 12.July 19.July 26BookstoreBook Sales Begin . . May 25Bookstore Buybacks . . July 27-29Financial AidPell Checks Mailed . . . July 6FinalsFinal Exams . . July 27-28End of Semester . .July 29No ClassesIndependence Day . . July 410
MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, VALUES,PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIESSTATEMENT FOR SHAWNEECOMMUNITY COLLEGEVALUES, PURPOSES, and ACTIVITIESThe following values concerning the overall sphereof college activities reflect assumptions that shapethe institution in the d
approximately 4,200 individuals through credit and non-credit courses. The average age of Shawnee Community College students is 27. Thirty-six percent (36%) of the students are male, and sixty-four percent (64%) are female. . fueled by the Internet's birth and rapid growth - changed our lifestyles and our economy. Today, we see signs that .
