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2016-2017 College Catalog Volume 38Wake Technical Community College waketech.edu 919-866-5000
ATTENTION!This document was last updatedJune 30, 2016Please view the online catalog forthe most current information hould you have any questions or commentsplease direct them to policies@waketech.edu or 919-866-5603.Thank you.
TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout the CatalogDisability Support Discrimination .2Equal Access .2Sex Crimes Prevention Act .2History, Statement of Values, and AccreditationWake Tech History .3Wake Tech Mission Statement .3Wake Tech Vision .3Wake Tech Core Values .3College Goals .3Programs and Services.4SACS Accreditation .4Misrepresentation .5Program Approvals .6College Memberships .6Wake Tech FoundationFoundation .8AdmissionsOpen Door Policy .9Non-Discriminatory Policy .9Steps to Enrollment.9Transcripts for Incoming Students . 10Placement Testing . 10Program Placement Requirements . 11Course Registration Information . 11Limited Enrollment Programs . 12English as a Foreign Language (EFL) . 12International Students . 13Readmitted Students . 13Vaccination Policy .13Here to Help Information . 13Registration & RecordsCurriculum Class Schedules . 14Curriculum Registration Dates . 14Residency Classification . 14Transcript Requests . 15Advanced Standing . 15o Challenge Exams . 15o CLEP Credit . 15o AP Credit . 17o DSST. 19o JST (Joints Services Transcripts) . 19o Navy Articulation Agreement . 19o Curriculum French and Spanish Exams . 20o CPS and CAP Credentials . 21o Computer Concepts . 22o Associate Degree Nursing (Advanced) . 23o Emergency Medical Science . 24o CAGC . 24o International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit . 24o Business Industry Certifications . 25o High School Articulation Agreement . 25Transfer Credits .25Change Program of Study . 26Change in Student Data (Name, Address ) .26Security of Student Records (FERPA) . 26Continuous Enrollment.29Here to Help Information . 29Financial AidFinancial Aid Application . 30Veteran Services . 31Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities . 32Financial Aid for Transfer Students. 32Grants . 32Loans . 33Scholarships . 34Enrollment Status . 34Refunds and Repayment . 34Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress forFinancial Aid Recipients . 35Here to Help Information . 39Academic InformationAttendance Policy . 40Absences for Religious Observances . 40Add, Audit, and Withdrawal Policies . 40Enrollment Status . 42Pre-Curriculum . 42Prerequisites . 42Grades . 42Course Repetition . 44Grade Posting by Faculty . 44Grade Forgiveness. 44Satisfactory Academic Progress . 45Academic Standing Levels . 45Grade Requirements to Graduate . 46Academic Recognition . 46Graduation . 46Here to Help Information . 47Critical Success Factors . 48Student-Related Services and ActivitiesStudent Services Vision, Value, Mission . 52Student Centers . 52Public Telephones. 52Lost and Found . 52Student Government Association (SGA) . 53Clubs and Organizations . 53Athletics . 53O.V.A.L. . 53Pathways Minority Male Mentoring Program . 54Wake Tech Alumni . 54Student Code of Conduct, Rights, andResponsibilitiesGeneral Information . 55Rights and Responsibilities . 55Academic Integrity Policy . 56o Cheating . 57o Plagiarism. 57o Academic Penalties . 57o Academic Appeal . 57o Course Grade Appeal . 58Student Code of Conduct . 59o Prohibited Conduct . 59o Disciplinary Penalties for violations . 60o Disciplinary Procedures for violations . 62o Code of Conduct Grievances . 62Other Complaints . 63Discrimination and Due Process . 632016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community CollegeLast Updated 6/30/16
TABLE OF CONTENTSAttorney Involvement in Proceedings. 64Learning Resources, Support, and ServicesBookstore . 65College ID . 65Academic Advising. 66Student Success . 66Work-Based Learning . 67Career and Employment Resources . 67Libraries . 67Individualized Learning Centers (ILC) . 68Disability Support Services (DSS). 68Online Learning. 69Media Production and Learning Support Services . 69Tuition and FeesFees & Payment . 71Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver . 73Refund Policy . 73Campus Policies & ProceduresCampus Use . 75Changes to Curriculum Fees and Policy Changes . 75Off-Campus Sites. 75Official Communication with Students (E-mail) . 75Computer & Internet Acceptance Use. 75Website Policy . 76Student Dress and Hygiene . 77Pets. 77Smoking/Tobacco Use . 77Cell Phones . 78Housing. 78Transportation . 78Skate Boarding/Rollerblading . 78Publications Policy . 78Student Handbook . 78Solicitation Policy . 78Media Coverage of College Activities . 80Campus Police & Safety . 81Threat Assessment & Violence Prevention . 85Visitors and Children on Campus. 85Emergency Exit Procedures . 85Student Insurance and Accidents . 85Drug and Alcohol Policy . 86Inclement Weather . 87Traffic Rules and Regulations . 87Title IX Policy (Sexual Misconduct) . 91Intellectual Property, Copyrights & Patents . 95Learning Management System (LMS) RetentionSchedule . 98Workforce Continuing Education (non-credit)Programs .99Mission. 100Units (CEU’s) . 100Grading Policy. 100Admissions & Registration . 100Class Locations. 101Course Descriptions.101Fees . 101Withdrawals & Refunds. 101Transfer Policy .101College & Career Readiness Admission &Placement Policy . 102College & Career Readiness Programs . 102o Adult Basic Education. 102o High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP),formerly GED . 102o Adult High School Diploma . 103o ABE TOPS . 103o ESL. 103o High School Equivalency Program . 103BioNetwork Capstone Center . 103Business and Industry Services . 104Corporate Solutions . 104Education Services & Technology. 105Occupational Services . 105Professional Services & Sustainability . 106Public Safety Training . 107Here to Help Information . 108Curriculum Education (for credit): Programs ofStudyDegrees, Diplomas, Certificates . 109Collaborative Agreements . 113Special Notes about Curriculum Programs . 113Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) ProgramsApplied Engineering &Technologies . .114Agricultural Systems Technology . 116Air Conditioning, Heating & RefrigerationTechnology. 116Architectural Technology . 117Automotive Systems Technology . 118Biopharmaceutical Technology . 119Civil Engineering Technology . 119Construction Equip. Systems Technology . 120Construction Management Technology . 121Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology . 122Electrical Systems Technology . 122Electronics Engineering Technology . 123Geomatics Technology . 124Heavy Equipment Operator . 124Interior Design . 125Mechanical Engineering Technology . 125Plumbing . 126Welding Technology. 126Business & Public Service Technologies . 128Accounting . 130Baking & Pastry Arts . 131Business Administration . 132Business Analytics . 136Cosmetology . 137Criminal Justice Technology . 137Criminal Justice/Latent Evidence . 138Culinary Arts. 139Early Childhood Education . 140Esthetics Technology . 141Fire Protection Technology . 141Hospitality Management . 142Lateral Entry . 142Supply Chain Management . 1442016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community CollegeLast Updated 6/30/16
TABLE OF CONTENTSComputer Technologies.150Advertising and Graphic Design . 152Computer Programming and Development . 152Data Science and Program Support Services. 154Healthcare Business Informatics. 155Information Systems Security . 155Medical Office Administration . 157Mobile Applications Developer . 158Network Management . 159Office Administration . 160Office Administration/Legal . 161Simulation and Game Development . 162Software and Web Development . 164Storage & Virtualization Degree . 165Technical Support . 166Web Designer . 167Web Developer . 168Credentials - DirectoryoooAdministrative Staff & BOT . 384Curriculum & Continuing Ed. Faculty . 385Academic Deans, Directors, & DepartmentHeads . 405Index 410Remember to check the online College Catalogfor the most up-to-date information ealth Sciences .169Associate Degree Nursing . 170Computed Tomography Technology . 170Dental Assisting . 170Dental Hygiene . 171Emergency Medical Science . 171Health and Fitness Science . 172Human Services Technology . 172Human Services Technology/Mental Health . 173Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse . 173Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology . 174Medical Assisting . 174Medical Laboratory Technology . 175Pharmacy Technology . 176Phlebotomy . 176Radiography . 177Therapeutic Massage . 177College/University Transfer .146Associate of Arts (A.A.) . 146Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (A.F.A.) .147Associate of Science (A.S.) . 148Associate of Engineering (A.E.) . 149Course Prefix Identification .178Course Descriptions.179Campus Locations and Contact InformationCampus Locations . 375o Main Campus . .375o Northern Wake Campus . 375o Western Wake Campus . 375o Perry Health Sciences Campus. 375o Public Safety Education Campus . 376o Future RTP Campus . 376o Beltline Education Center . 376o Eastern Wake Educational Center . 376o Vernon Malone College and Career Academy(VMCCA) . 377Other Locations. 377o Bionetwork Capstone Center. 377Contact Information. 3782016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community CollegeLast Updated 6/30/16
Welcome to Wake Tech!We offer pathways for everyone – programs of study that can help you reach your goals andprepare for career success in today’s job market. This catalog can help you design the programthat’s right for you.Build highly-specialized skills for technical jobs that are in high demand; launch anentrepreneurial venture; add to your professional credentials; or start a whole new career doingsomething you love. Thanks to our expanded articulation agreements with colleges anduniversities across the state, you can also choose to transfer your Wake Tech degree to a fouryear institution and continue your studies.We offer multiple locations and convenient evening and weekend classes – as well as hundredsof courses and programs online. Our outstanding instructors, small classes, and hands-onapproach enhance the learning experience; our support services help you find the resourcesyou need.Wake Tech has served the Wake County region for half a century, offering innovative educationwhile maintaining a standard of excellence. Wake Tech graduates are doing amazing things inthe health sciences and other STEM disciplines, engineering and construction, computertechnologies, hospitality, and many other fields – here in our community, and beyond. Join us!Stephen C. ScottPresidentLast Updated 6/30/161
About the CatalogCATALOG INTRODUCTIONThe Wake Technical Community College Catalog is an information and reference guide on college policies, facilities,degree, certificate and diploma programs, course offerings, services, and personnel. The statements in the catalogare for informational purposes only, and should not be considered the basis of a contract between the institution andthe student.Generally, the provisions outlined in the catalog are applicable as stated, but Wake Technical Community Collegereserves the right to initiate changes, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without directnotification to individuals. Any statement in this catalog is subject to change by the college.Though the college catalog is produced as a reference guide, each student is responsible for keeping apprised ofcurrent requirements for graduation for a particular degree program. Please visit our websiteat http://catalog.waketech.edu for the most recent version of this catalog.DISABILITY SUPPORT DISCRIMINATIONWake Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or employmentprocesses or in access to programs, facilities, or activities. The following persons, whose offices are at the MainCampus, located at 9101 Fayetteville Rd., (401 South) have been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:Disability Services/Access for StudentsRegina Willis - 919-866-5670Sorenson Video Phone for Deaf – 919-324-1508Employment Access Benita Clark, Vice President of Human Resources 919-866-5937Facilities Access Wendell Goodwin, Facilities Engineering Officer 919-866-5148EQUAL ACCESSWake Technical Community College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to itsprograms, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, maritalstatus, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. For more information, see the NonDiscriminatory Policy in the Admissions section of this catalog.SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACTThe Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires registered sex offenders/predators to provide to the WakeCounty Sheriff’s Office notice of each institution of higher education in the state at which the offender/predator isemployed, carries on a vocation, or is a student. Any member of the Wake Technical Community College communitywho wishes to obtain further information regarding sexual offenders/predators in their area may refer to any thefollowing websites:State tional Sex Offender Public Registryhttp://www.nsopr.govNC Sex Offender and Public Protection Registryhttp://www.ncfindoffender.gov or call 919-856-6900.2016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community CollegeLast Updated 6/30/162
HISTORY, STATEMENT OF VALUES, AND ACCREDITATIONWAKE TECH HISTORYWake Technical Community College is a tax-supported, public, non-profit, educational institution under the control of a Boardof Trustees. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System, and is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools. Authority for the establishment of the College is found in Chapter 115D of the General Statutes ofNorth Carolina.The College was chartered on April 3, 1958, as the Wake County Industrial Education Center. Operation actually beganOctober 7, 1963, with 34 curriculum students on campus and 270 enrolled in the various industrial training programs.On January 8, 1964, the Center was formally dedicated as W.W. Holding Industrial Education Center and transferred fromthe Wake County Board of Education to a Board of Trustees. On March 3, 1966, W.W. Holding Industrial Education Centerwas granted approval by the State Board of Education as W.W. Holding Technical Institute and licensed to award theAssociate in Applied Science degree. The name was changed to Wake Technical Institute in September 1974 and to WakeTechnical College on March 1, 1980. The name was changed to Wake Technical Community College on December 1, 1987.The College was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on December 3, 1970.WAKE TECH MISSION STATEMENTMission StatementThe mission of Wake Technical Community College is to improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong education, training,and workforce development needs of the communities it serves; to promote individual success in the workplace and in highereducation; and to increase entrepreneurship and cultural, social, and economic development.In pursuit of its mission, the college adheres to an open door policy, offering quality education that is accessible andaffordable to all adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. Wake Techprovides vocational, technical, and occupational training; university transfer preparation; basic skills development;community partnership opportunities; and a variety of support services and resources.WAKE TECH VISIONAt Wake Technical Community College, our vision is a college that exceeds the expectations of our stakeholders for effectivelifelong education, training and workforce development by providing world-class programs and services.WAKE TECH CORE VALUESWake Technical Community College will structure its operations, training and educational programs around the Core Valuesof accountability, respect, responsibility, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.Accountability - Accountability is essential for an environment of learning. Those who are accountable stand by theirwords and actions, taking full responsibility for what they create and for what they contribute to the community.Respect - Respect is a prerequisite for enhancing learning. Community members who respect themselves and othershelp create a safe, yet open, climate of learning.Responsibility - Responsibility is the rootof success. Students who assume personal responsibility for their education will reachtheir goals. Responsible students also make contributions to their communities.Critical Thinking - Critical thinking is the fundamental purpose of higher education. The ability to solve problemsthrough the application of the appropriate skills is critical to all disciplines.Communication - Communication is increasingly the key competency for living and working in the information age.Communicating effectively in oral and written forms through traditional and new media is a powerful tool for personaland career success.Collaboration - Collaboration, by bringing together individual knowledge and talents, creates teams that are greaterthan the sum of their parts. Such teamwork maximizes benefits to individuals and the community.COLLEGE GOALSStudent SuccessProvide a dynamic learning environment to ensure successful achievement of students’ goals by administering soundpolicies, curricula, instruction, and support services.Last Updated 6/30/162016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community College3
HISTORY, STATEMENT OF VALUES, AND ACCREDITATIONWorkforce DevelopmentIn collaboration with Regional Economic Development Partnerships, identify the workforce needs of emerging jobs in ruraland urban economies in North Carolina. Develop and implement the educational and training programs necessary to meetthe workforce needs of each community college service area in North Carolina and promote recruitment, retention, anddevelopment of high quality faculty and staff necessary to achieve the educational and training objectives of the communitycollege system and provide North Carolina with a world-class workforce.Diverse Populations Learning NeedsProvide North Carolina citizens with the opportunity to develop essential skills for lifelong learning. Upgrade and retrainNorth Carolina learners for the workplace through flexible, accessible, and customized educational and training programswithin their communities.ResourcesContinuously research, analyze, and secure the resources necessary to fulfill the mission of the North Carolina CommunityCollege System and develop processes for measuring the effectiveness of resource allocations and utilization, within theNorth Carolina Community College System.TechnologyEncourage and support North Carolina Community College faculty and staff in the effective and efficient uses of instructionaltechnology and administrative computing systems to improve the delivery of academic programs to North Carolina citizens.Community ServicesProvide courses and support service activities for the enrichment of the community’s civic, economic, and cultural needs.PROGRAMS & SERVICESThe College translates its mission, vision, values, and goals into action through clearly defined programs and services.Specifically, the College: offers credit programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed for immediate entry i
2016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 Wake Technical Community College CATALOG INTRODUCTION The Wake Technical Community College Catalog is an information and reference guide on college policies, facilities, degree, certificate and diploma programs, course offerings, services, and personnel. The statements in the catalog
