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2020-2021COLLEGECATALOG& STUDENTHANDBOOK
Table of ContentsA Message from the President . 11Campus Locations .12Board of Trustees .12Annual Non-Discrimination Statement .12College Information .13Mission .13Indian Hills Community College Values .13Indian Hills Community College Strategic Priorities .13Institutional Purpose.14IHCC History .14Centerville Campus.14Indian Hills Community College.14Ottumwa Heights .15Ottumwa Campus Development .15Historical Timeline .16IHCC Foundation .17Accreditation . 18Calendar 2020-2022 .192020-2021 .19Fall Term .19Winter Term.19Spring Term .19Summer Term .192021-2022 . 20Fall Term . 20Winter Term. 20Spring Term . 20Summer Term . 20Student Services . 20How to Apply for Admission . 20Residency Policy .21International Student Admissions . 23Foreign Transcripts . 26Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 27On-Campus Employment . 27Optional Practical Training (OPT) . 27Re-admission . 28How to Register for Classes . 281
Change of Address . 28Change of Program . 28Tuition and Fees . 29Tuition . 29Fees. 29Continuing Education . 29IHCC Institutional Refund Policy . 29Return of Student Federal Financial Aid Funds (Title IV Funds) . 29Financial Assistance . 30Applying for Financial Assistance . 30Student Eligibility General Requirements . 30Student Enrollment Status - Title IV Funds and Disbursements . 30Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy.31Federal Programs . 33State Programs. 34IHCC Programs . 34Additional Student Resources . 35Financial Assistance Office. 35Veterans . 36Division of Rehabilitation Services . 38Academic/Career Advising . 38Orientation. 38Placement . 39Housing and Residence Halls . 39Ottumwa Campus . 39Centerville Campus. 39Student Identification Card . 40Safe and Healthy Environment. 40Safety and Security . 40Drug and Alcohol Policies . 40Communicable Disease Responsibility .41Education and Awareness .41Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act and Women Against Violence Act (VAWA) .41Emergency Notification System - Indian Hills Alert.41AlertUs .41Clery Act .41Tobacco-Free Environment. 42Photographic/Videotape Productions . 42Child Development Center . 42Student Health and Wellness Services . 42Student Activities . 432
Access to Activities. 43Student Government . 43Student Clubs and Organizations . 44Student Code of Conduct . 44Grievance & Appeals Procedures . 52Grievance Procedure for Discriminatory Practices . 52Title IX . 53Pregnant and Parenting Students . 53Supporting Transgender Students . 54Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy . 54Civil Rights . 55Student Complaint Form . 55Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 55Acceptable Use Policy . 56Purpose . 56Policy . 56Enforcement . 57Academic Policies . 57Student Classification. 57Credit Hour Policy . 57Course Load . 58Grading Symbols . 58Incomplete Grades . 58Academic Misconduct . 58Copyright Policy . 60Appeal of Final Grade. 60Pass/Fail Course Grading Policy .61Transfer Credit . 62Audit Policy . 62Repeat Policy . 62Academic Renewal Policy. 62Credit for Prior Learning. 63Transfer Credit . 63Experiential Learning/Work Experience & Professional Training/Industry-Recognized Credentials . 63Credit by Examination. 64Military Education/Training . 64Schedule Changes/Withdrawal. 64Arranged Study . 65Academic Progress/Probation/Dismissal . 65Class Attendance . 65Students Attending School-Sanctioned Events. 653
Transcript Policy . 66Retention of Student Records . 66Academic Freedom Statement . 66Graduation Requirements . 68Associate of Arts Degree (AA) . 68Associate of Science Degree (AS) . 68Associate of General Studies (AGS) . 69Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) . 69Dual Major Policy . 69Diploma . 70Certificate of Completion . 70Temporary Pass/Fail Policy: Spring 2020 Academic Term . 70Procedure . 70Academic Services .71SUCCESS Center Classes .71Services for Students with Disabilities .71RISE . 72Library. 72Student Support Services . 72Educational Opportunity Center . 72County Service Centers . 72Online Courses . 73Testing Centers . 73Services Available . 73Testing Centers Contact Information . 74English Language Learners . 74Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency Diploma Programs . 74Arts and Sciences . 74Academic Excursions . 75The Academy . 75Online Education . 75Transfer Areas . 75General Education Course Requirements (A.A., A.S.) . 75Associate of Arts Degree (AA) . 75Associate of Science (AS) Degree . 81Associate of Science, A.S. . 87Transfer Majors . 88Agriculture Education, A.A. . 88Agronomy, A.S. . 90Animal Science, A.S
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