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South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogSOUTH ARKANSASCOMMUNITY COLLEGE2020-2021 Catalog1-800-955-2289www.southark.eduWest Campus300 S. West Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-8131East Campus3696 East Main RoadEl Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-49262Warren Site204 Bragg StreetWarren, AR 71671(870) 864-8482
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogWelcome to South Arkansas CommunityCollege, and thank you for choosing SouthArkfor an exciting higher education experience. Iam so happy to have you as a SouthArk studentand can’t wait to watch you succeedacademically and personally as you reach youreducational goals.SouthArk has a rich history of providing highquality, reasonably priced college options thatoffer individualized and personal attention toevery student in the classroom and in our student support areas. Whetheryou are enrolled in one of our Health Science programs, a Career andTechnical Education program, or working toward an Arts and Sciencesdegree, your opportunities for career and/or transfer to a four-year college oruniversity are unlimited.SouthArk’s core values focus on critical organizational responsibilities, suchas excellence in education, student learning, our collective contribution tothe community, and respect for diversity. I look forward to helping youengage in all that the college has to offer as you work to demonstrate thosevalues.Being a college student is a challenging but very rewarding experience. Theentire SouthArk team is here to support you as you work hard to completeyour chosen certificate or degree program. Being a SouthArk Star is aspecial thing, and we are very glad that you are here.Dr. Bentley E. WallacePresident3
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogContentsContents .4About the College . 13A Historical Summary . 13Mission Statement . 13College Vision . 13Purposes of the College . 13Values. 13Excellence in Education. 13Student Learning . 13Contribution to the Community . 14Quality of Work Environment . 14Respect for Diversity . 14Commitment to Accountability . 14Board of Trustees . 14SouthArk Foundation, Inc. 14Accreditation and Affiliations . 14Equal Opportunity Statement . 15Complaints from the Public . 16Statement of Compliance . 16Important Telephone Numbers . 17Useful Contacts at SouthArk . 18Room Scheduling . 22Academic Calendar 2020-2021 . 23Fall Semester 2020 . 23Spring Semester 2021 . 23Summer 2021 First Term. 24Summer 2021 Second Term . 24Summer 2021 Long Summer . 25Admissions Information . 26Admission Requirements . 264
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogApplication Procedures. 26When to Apply. 26Admissions Categories . 26Re-Admission (former students of SouthArk) . 30International Students . 30Credit For Prior Learning . 30Credit Awarded Through Testing. 30Credit Awarded for Previous Training. 31Credit Awarded via Portfolio . 31Registration and Enrollment . 33Student Registration . 33Changing a Schedule: Dropping and Adding Courses . 33Campus Technology . 33New Student Orientation . 34Course Availability . 34Advising and Career Services. 34Basic Studies Requirements . 36Basic Studies Courses . 36FINAL Course Placement and Test Scores . 37Academic Standards. 40Grade Point Average . 40Grades/Grading Policies . 40Grade Reports . 41Dean’s List . 41President’s Honor Roll . 41Academic Honors . 41Academic Appeals. 42Probation and Suspension . 42Academic Forgiveness. 43Academic Fresh Start . 44Course Length . 45Pre-requisites . 455
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogCo-requisites. 45Course Load . 45Repeating a Course . 46Auditing a Course . 46Student Records Policy . 46Changing Personal Data . 47Standards of Student Conduct . 47Academic Integrity Policy . 47Class Attendance Policy . 48Jury Duty/Military/Official School Function . 49Medical leave . 49Scheduled Absences . 49Early Alert System . 49Withdrawal for Excessive Absences . 50Other Student Services. 52Arkansas College and Career Coach Program . 52Bookstore . 52Cashier’s Office . 53Campus Distribution of Literature . 53Career Pathways Initiative . 53Early College Start. 54ID Cards for Students . 54Learning Center . 55Library . 55Literature Distribution on Campus . 55Parking Decals for Students . 57Secondary Technical Center . 57Testing Center . 57Distance Learning. 58Campus Technology Course Requirement . 58Test Proctoring for Online Courses . 59Online and Hybrid Course Attendance Policies . 596
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogOnline Attendance Policy . 59Hybrid Attendance Policy . 59Helpful Resources for Online Students . 60Computer Use Policy . 60Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Technology . 60Computer Labs . 60General Information . 61Food Service . 61Parking . 61Campus Distribution of Literature . 61Gymnasium . 61Children on Campus . 61Pagers and Cellular Phones on Campus . 61Health and Student Safety. 62Student Insurance. 62HIV or AIDS Virus . 62Smoking and Tobacco Products. 62Weapons on Campus . 62Policies and Procedures for Campus Security . 63Glossary. 73How to Start an Organization . 78How to Join a Club or Organization . 78Clubs and Organizations. 78Student Activities. 81Student Support . 82Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable Accommodations. 82Counseling . 82Career Services . 82Off-Campus Employment . 82On-Campus Employment . 82Transcripts . 827
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogTransfer Assistance . 83Veterans’ Services. 83Financial Aid . 84General Information . 84Application Procedure for financial Aid . 84Satisfactory Academic Progress . 84Special Conditions . 85Route of Appeal . 86Return of Title IV funds . 87Types of Financial Aid . 87Scholarships at SouthArk. 89South Arkansas Community College Foundation Scholarships . 89Other Sources of Aid . 89Veterans’ Benefits . 90Department of Veteran Affairs . 91Arkansas State Approving Agency Refund Policy . 91Tuition and Fees . 93Tuition . 93Fee Required for All Students. 93Course Related Fees and Other Charges. 93Health Sciences Fees . 93Pass-Through Fees . 96Payment of Tuition and Fees . 96Tuition Payment Plan . 96Residency Requirements. 96Out-of-State Tuition Waiver . 97Refund of Tuition and Fees . 98Institutional Refund Policy . 98Tuition and Fee Payments . 98Allocation of Refunds and Overpayments . 99Credit Programs and Awards . 100College-wide Learning Outcomes . 1008
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogStudent Assessment . 100Graduation Awards and Requirements . 100Associate of Arts Degree . 100Associate of Applied Science Degree . 101College Partnerships and Articulation Agreements. 104Basic Studies Requirements. 104Arts and Sciences . 106Accounting . 108Technical Certificate . 108Associate of Arts Degree . 109General Transfer . 109Certificate of General Studies . 111Technical Certificate . 111Certificate of General Studies (CGS) . 111Computer Information Technology . 112Technical Certificate Track First Year . 112Associate of Applied Science Second Year . 112Computer Networking . 114Certificate of Proficiency* . 114Computer Support Specialist . 115Certificate of Proficiency* . 115Criminal Justice. 116Associate of Applied Science . 116Technical Certificate in Criminal Justice . 117Criminal Justice. 117Law Enforcement. 118General Business . 119Technical Certificate First Year . 119Associate of Applied Science Second Year . 119Entertainment and Media Arts . 121Associate of Applied Science . 121Technical Certificate in Film Production . 1229
South Arkansas Community College2020-2021 CatalogCertificate of Proficiency in Film Production . 122Technical Certificate in Entertainment Technology . 123Certificate of Proficiency in Entertainment Technology . 123Early Childhood Education . 124Associate of Applied Science Degree . 124Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education . 125Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education . 126Associate of Science in Education . 128Technical Certificate In Education . 130Health Science . 133Emergency Medical Services Programs . 134Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) .
South Arkansas Community College 2020-2021 Catalog 2 SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2021 Catalog 1-800-955-2289 www.southark.edu West Campus East Campus Warren Site 300 S. West Ave. 3696 East Main Road 204 Bragg Street El Dorado, AR 71730 El Dorado, AR 71730 Warren, AR 71671 (870) 862-8131 (870) 862-4926 (870) 864-8482
