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COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE2017 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK
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2017 College Catalog & Student al Addresses:Bay Minette Campus1900 U.S. Highway 31 SouthBay Minette, Alabama 36507Atmore Campus6574 AL Highway 21Atmore, Alabama 36502Brewton Campus220 Alco DriveBrewton, Alabama 36426Fairhope Campus440 Fairhope AvenueFairhope, Alabama 36532The Academy at the Fairhope Airport8600-B County Road 32Fairhope, Alabama 36532Jackson Site235 College AvenueJackson, Alabama 36545Life Tech Institute2117 Bashi RoadThomasville, Alabama 36784Gilbertown Campus251 College StreetGilbertown, Alabama 36908Gulf Shores Campus3301 Gulf Shores ParkwayGulf Shores, Alabama 36542Monroeville Campus2800 South Alabama AvenueMonroeville, Alabama 36460North Baldwin Center for Technology505 W Hurricane RdBay Minette, Alabama 36507South Baldwin Center for Technology19200 Carolina StreetRobertsdale, Alabama 36567Thomasville Campus30755 US Highway 43Thomasville, Alabama 36784Mailing Addresses:Bay Minette Campus1900 U.S. Highway 31 SouthBay Minette, Alabama 36507Atmore CampusP.O. Box 1119Atmore, Alabama 36504Brewton CampusP.O. Box 958Brewton, Alabama 36427-0958Fairhope Campus440 Fairhope AvenueFairhope, Alabama 36532Jackson SiteP.O. Box 2000Jackson, Alabama 36545Gilbertown CampusP.O. Box 2000Gilbertown, Alabama 36908Gulf Shores Campus3301 Gulf Shores ParkwayGulf Shores, Alabama 36542Monroeville CampusP.O. Box 2000Monroeville, Alabama 36461Thomasville CampusP.O. Box 2000Thomasville, Alabama 36784January 20172017Coastal Alabama Community College3
Gary L. Branch,PresidentAccreditationAccreditation StatementCoastal Alabama Community College is a result of the consolidation of Coastal Alabama Community College, Alabama Southern CommunityCollege and Jefferson Davis Community College. On December 6, 2016, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges voted to approve the consolidation and acknowledge the institution’s intent to seek accreditation. Each of the former institutionswas accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia, 30033, Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates. The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission’s access and contact number is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennialreview, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. The accreditation ofCoastal Alabama Community College is anticipated at the SACSCOC December 2017 Annual Meeting. Normal inquiries about Coastal Alabama Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to CoastalAlabama Community College and not the Commission’s office.Additional AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)3343 Peachtree Road NE #850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404 975-5000AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ADA); COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION (CODA) – Dental Assisting Programs211 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611-2678, 312-440-2500AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, 800-624-9458COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (Caahep) – SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL, 33756, 727-210-2350Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Caahep) – Paramedic8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX, 75088, 241-703-8445American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)1931 North Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173Member:ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITYCOLLEGES, AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION, and COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONLicensure:COMMISSION FOR INDEPENDENT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION325 West Gaines St, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-6400, 800-224-66844Coastal Alabama Community College2017
Table of ContentsAbout Coastal Alabama Community College. 8-9Calendar.6Course Descriptions. 193Degrees/Certificates. 93-192Associate in Arts Degree Programs.93Associate in Science Degree Programs. 101Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs, Certificates and Training Certificates. 117Faculty/Staff Directory. 303Financial Aid Information.25-36Student Handbook. 243Tuition/Fees.22General INDEX PAGES.322Campus Maps.331Nondiscrimination PolicyIt is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Coastal Alabama Community College that no personshall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, bedenied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment under any program, activity, or employment.FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)(Buckley Amendment, 20 U.S.C. 1230, 1232g) - Annual Notice to StudentsAnnually, Coastal Alabama Community College informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. ThisAct, with which the institution fully complies, was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right ofstudents to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleadingdata through informal and formal hearings. Also, students have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act Office (FERPA) concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act.In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, students under the age of 21 who commit a violation ofdrug and alcohol policies and laws will have such violation(s) reported to their parents/guardians.Local policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance with the provisions of the Act.Copies of the policy are available to students in the Registrar’s Office. The policy is also printed under Student Records Policyin the Student Handbook. Questions concerning the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the office ofthe Registrar.This Catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of the College, and studentsenrolling in classes at Coastal Alabama Community College are subject to the provisions as stated. Fees and other charges,courses, requirements, and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. For availability of courses and programs ofstudy consult the College’s semester course schedule; class offerings and program availability are subject to change fromcatalog and semester schedule listings without prior notice.2017Coastal Alabama Community College5
Academic Calendar 2017Spring Semester 2017JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay4. Wednesday.Registration9. Monday.First Day of Class - Full Term & Term I9-10. Monday-Tuesday.Drop/Add - Full Term & Term I16. Monday. State Holiday (College Closed)27-28. Monday-Tuesday. Faculty Duty Days (No Classes)1. Wednesday.Last Day to Withdraw - Term I2-3. Thursday-Friday. Final Exams - Term I3. Friday. Last Day of Term I6. Monday. First Day of Term II6-7. Monday-Tuesday.Drop/Add - Term II27-31. Monday-Friday. Spring Break (No Classes)14. Friday.Local Holiday (College Closed)2. Tuesday.Last Day of Class - Full Term & Term II2. Tuesday.Last Day to Withdraw - Full Term & Term II3-4. Wednesday-Thursday. Final Exams - Term II3-9. Wednesday-Tuesday. Final Exams10-12. Wednesday-Friday.Faculty Duty Days11. Thursday.Graduation - Monroeville & Brewton12. Friday. Graduation - Bay MinetteJuneJulyAugustSouth District (Bay Minette, Fairhope, Gulf Shores)Bay Minette Main Line. 251-580-2100Fairhope Main Line. 251-990-0420Gulf Shores Main Line. 251-968-3104Academic Affairs. 251-580-2289Admissions. 251-580-2111ADA Office.251-580-2185, 251-580-2106Adult Education. 251-580-2105Athletics. 251-580-2135Bookstore. 251-580-2211Business Office. 251-580-2217Financial Aid. 251-580-2151HelpDesk. 251-580-4900Housing. 251-580-2121Library. 251-580-2145Nursing. 251-580-2257Police/Security. 251-580-2222Registrar. 251-580-2227Student Support Services. 251-580-2106Veterans Affairs. 251-580-2292East District (Brewton, Atmore)Summer Semester 2017MayIMportant Numbers22. Monday.Registration24. Wednesday.First Day of Class - Full Term & Term I24-25. Wednesday-Thursday.Drop/Add - Full Term & Term I29. Monday. State Holiday (College Closed)23. Friday.Last Day to Withdraw - Term I27-28. Tuesday-Wednesday. Final Exams - Term I28. Wednesday. Last Day of Term I29. Thursday. First Day of Term II29-30. Thursday-Friday.Drop/Add - Term II4. Tuesday. State Holiday (College Closed)26. Wednesday.Last Day to Withdraw - Full Term & Term II31. Monday.Last Day of Class - Full Term & Term II1-2. Tuesday-Wednesday. Final Exams - Term II1-3. Tuesday-Thursday. Final ExamsChanges in the Academic Calendar may be made without prior notice.Check the website for updated information.Brewton Main Line. 251-867-4832Atmore Main Line. 251-368-8118Academic Affairs. 251-809-1500Admissions. 251-809-1594ADA Office. 251-809-1526Adult Education. 251-368-7616Athletics. 251-809-1592Bookstore - Atmore. 251-368-7629Bookstore - Brewton. 251-809-1525Business Office. 251-809-1520Financial Aid. 251-809-1511HelpDesk. 251-809-1515Housing. 251-809-1594Library - Atmore. 251-368-7610Library - Brewton. 251-809-1584Nursing. 251-809-1600Police/Security. 251-809-1608Registrar. 251-809-1591Student Support Services - Brewton & Atmore. 251-809-1509Veterans Affairs. 251-809-1511North District (Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown,Jackson)Monroeville Main Line. 251-575-3156Thomasville Main Line. 334-636-9642Gilbertown Main Line. 251-843-5265Jackson Main Line. 251-246-0010Academic Affairs - Monroeville. 251-575-8202Academic Affairs - Thomasville. 334-637-3151Admissions - Monroeville. 251-575-8222Admissions - Thomasville. 334-637-3143ADA Office.251-575-8281, 334-636-0864Adult Education - Monroeville. 251-575-8274Adult Education - Thomasville. 334-637-3181Athletics. 251-575-8259Bookstore - Monroeville. 251-575-8220Bookstore - Thomasville. 334-637-3178Business Office - Monroeville. 251-575-8275Business Office - Thomasville. 334-637-3167Financial Aid - Monroeville. 251-575-8256Financial Aid - Thomasville. 334-637-3168HelpDesk. 251-575-8284Library - Monroeville. 251-575-8207Library - Thomasville. 334-637-3146Nursing (Associate Degree) - Monroeville. 251-575-8285Nursing (LPN) - Thomasville. 334-637-3160Police/Security. 251-575-8237Reach Out, Project. 251-575-8270Registrar - Monroeville. 251-575-8252Registrar - Thomasville. 334-637-3143Student Support Services - Monroeville. 251-575-8251Student Support Services - Thomasville. 334-637-3193Talent Search Program. 334-637-3223Upward Bound - Monroeville. 251-575-8388Upward Bound - Thomasville. 334-637-3155Upward Bound - Gilbertown. 251-843-4423Veterans Affairs. 251-575-82526Coastal Alabama Community College2017
At Coastal Alabama Community CollegeSTUDENTS ARE. The most important people on campus. Without them, there would beno need for our College. Not cold, impersonal enrollment statistics.but are flesh and blood human beings with feelings and emotions like our own. Not people to be tolerated so that we can do our thing, THEY ARE OURTHING. Not dependent on us. Rather, we are dependent on them. Not an interruption of our work, but the purpose of it. We are not doingthem a favor by serving them. They are doing us a favor by giving usthe opportunity to do so!2017Coastal Alabama Community College7
MISSION STATEMENtCoastal Alabama Community College provides broadaccess to quality, affordable educational opportunitiesthrough a variety of instructional strategies in diverselearning environments that promote economic growth andenhance the quality of life for a global community.Institutional Goals Coastal Alabama Community College providesuniversity parallel programs that transfer to seniorcolleges and universities and workforce developmentand technical skills training that increases accessto employment, enhances career advancement, andsupports local economic needs. Coastal Alabama Community College providestraditional and non-traditional venues of instruction,including distance educational opportunities, socialmedia, and other emerging and innovative methods ofinstruction, as well as hybrid classes. Coastal Alabama Community College provides flexiblescheduling for each semester/term of classes thatare offered at each campus location. Coastal Alabama Community College provides accessto comprehensive student support services to assiststudents in attaining their educational and careergoals along with reaching their maximum potentialsocially. Coastal Alabama Community College provides qualityinstruction by employing qualified personnel andencouraging continual professional development. Coastal Alabama Community College provides libraryand technology resources to enhance studentlearning, meet faculty instructional requirements, andenrich the cultural and resource needs of the College’scommunity. Coastal Alabama Community College provides physicalfacilities that are appropriate for the institution’sneeds and maintain adequate financial and physicalresources to support the mission of the College andfacilitate future growth. Coastal Alabama Community College maintains astructured, institution-wide planning and evaluationprocess to include student learning and departmentaloutcomes that provide evidence of continuousimprovement based on evaluation of results. Coastal Alabama Community College providescommunity programs for cultural growth, adulteducation, literacy instruction, training for existingbusinesses and industries, continuing education,and to share College facilities with citizens of thecommunity for educational and/or recreationalpurposes.It is the official policy of the Alabama Community CollegeSystem and Coastal Alabama Community College thatno person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color,disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be8excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,or be subjected to discrimination or harassment under anyprogram, activity, or employment.HISTORY OF THE COLLEGECoastal Alabama Community College is a public two-yearinstitution, a member of the Alabama Community CollegeSystem and governed by the Alabama Community CollegeSystem Board of Trustees. The Alabama CommunityCollege System consists of twenty-three comprehensivecommunity colleges, and technical colleges; MarionMilitary Institute; and the Alabama Technology Network, anextensive workforce development initiative.Coastal Alabama Community College, located in Baldwin,Monroe, Clarke, Choctaw, and Escambia Counties in southAlabama, has campuses located in Bay Minette, Atmore,the Academy at the Fairhope Airport, Brewton, Fairhope,Gulf Shores, Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown,Jackson, the Life Tech Center, the North Baldwin Centerfor Technology, the South Baldwin Center for Technology,Fountain, and Holman. The Bay Minette campus is theregional administrative campus.The former Faulkner State Community College was one ofthe 13 original two-year colleges created by an act of theAlabama Legislature in 1963 and has undergone severaltransitions and name changes in its lifetime. For the firstfew months of operation, it was called Bay Minette StateJunior College, but in early 1966, the Board of Trusteesnamed the College William Lowndes Yancey State JuniorCollege in honor of a pre-Civil War statesman and educator.In 1970, the name changed to James H. Faulkner JuniorCollege to honor Mr. James H. Faulkner, a prominent citizenof Baldwin County. The College name was changed again bythe Board of Trustees in August 1992, to Faulkner StateCommunity College to more accurately reflect its missionand purpose. The College name was changed again by theBoard of Trustees on December 14, 2016. Coastal Alabamawas formed through the consolidation of Alabama SouthernCommunity College, Faulkner State Community College andJefferson Davis Community College effective January 11,2017.The former Faulkner State began offering courses atthe Fairhope site in 1970, and in 1975, the College addeda permanent staff, student services, and expandedofferings of programs and services to the community. TheFairhope Campus has been housed both at the FairhopeHigh School and at the old Fairhope Library building. In 1987,the present Fairhope site was acquired. Originally the homeof the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education,the Fairhope site was entered in the National Register ofHistoric Places by the United States Department of Interioron July 1, 1988. In 1985, the College opened a site in Foleyand moved to the present Gulf Shores Campus in 1993.The City of Gulf Shores built the facility for the College onland donated by the Meyer family.The former Alabama Southern Community College wascreated in 1991 by the merger of two existing colleges inCoastal Alabama Community College2017
2017in partnership with the Alabama Board of Pardons andParoles and the College. The LifeTech Institute teacheslife and technical skills to help ex-offenders make thetransition from prison to society.The Jackson Site of Coastal Alabama was establishedin 1975 and is located in the north wing of Jackson MiddleSchool. This location is primarily an evening campus, withtwo classrooms, a computer lab with 24 terminals, andadministrative offices.The Gilbertown Campus of Coast Alabama wasestablished in 1977 and offers a wide range of day andevening classes. Construction was completed in fall 2004on a new Gilbertown library facility, which is available for thepublic to use as well as students.Coastal Alabama Community College’s Alabama Centerfor Literary Arts in Monroeville hosts the annual AlabamaWriters Symposium, which awards the Harper Lee Awardfor Alabama’s Most Distinguished Writer of the Year.The Bay Minette Campus of Coastal Alabama is home tothe Sun Chiefs athletic teams, the Monroeville Campus ofCoastal Alabama is home to the Eagles athletic teams andthe Brewton Campus of Coastal Alabama is home to theWar Hawks athletic teams. Coastal Alabama athletic teamscompete in the Alabama Community College Conference(ACCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association(NJCAA).Coastal Alabama Community College serves a currentcombined enrollment of more than 10,000 students acrossall fifteen locations.Dr. Gary L. Branch is the president of Coastal Alabama.Dr. Branch was appointed as president of Faulkner StateCommunity College in 1981. Through his leadership,Faulkner State Community College grew from an enrollmentof 1,150 students to more than 5,000 students in 2016.In acknowledgement of this momentous growth, FaulknerState was recognized as one of the fastest growing twoyear colleges in the nation and state. Dr. Branch guided theconsolidation efforts resulting in the new Coastal AlabamaCommunity College effective January 11, 2017.Coastal Alabama Community College is a result of theconsolidation of Faulkner State Community College,Alabama Southern Community College and JeffersonDavis Community College. On December 6, 2016, theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon Colleges voted to approve the consolidation andacknowledge the institution’s intent to seek accreditation.Each of the former institutions was accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon Colleges (SACSCOC) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia, 30033, Telephone number 404-679-4501)to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and
6574 AL Highway 21 Atmore, Alabama 36502 Brewton Campus 220 Alco Drive . 251 College Street Gilbertown, Alabama 36908 Gulf shores Campus 3301 Gulf Shores Parkway . Coastal Alabama Community College is a result of the consolidation of Coastal Alabama Community College, Alabama Southern Community College and Jefferson Davis Community College. .
