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Truckee Meadows Community College2015-2016 college catalog»»» View the most current catalog online.catalog.tmcc.eduTruckee Meadows Community College7000 Dandini BoulevardReno, Nevada 89512775-673-7111
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Academic CalendarFALL SEMESTER - FALL 2015Academic Semester Begins. Aug. 13, 2015Instruction Begins. Aug. 22, 2015Labor Day (Holiday). Sept. 5-7, 2015Nevada Day (Holiday). Oct. 30, 2015Veterans Day (Holiday).Nov. 11, 2015Thanksgiving Break (Holiday). Nov. 26-29, 2015Instruction Ends.Dec. 13, 2015Final Grades Due – Fall Semester Ends.Dec. 15, 2015Number Instructional Days*.75Number Academic Days*.84WINTER SESSION - WINTER 2016Session Dates. Dec. 21, 2015 - Jan. 22, 2016SPRING SEMESTER - SPRING 2016Academic Semester Begins. Jan. 11, 2016Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday).Jan. 16-18, 2016Instruction Begins. Jan. 23, 2016Presidents Day (Holiday). Feb. 13-15, 2016Spring Break. Mar. 19-25, 2016Instruction Ends. May 15, 2016Final Grades Due.May 17, 2016Graduation – Spring Semester Ends.May 20, 2016Number of Instructional Days*.74Number of Academic Days*.88SUMMER SESSION - SUMMER 2016First Term. May 31-July 1, 2016Second Term. July 5-Aug. 5, 2016*Does not include Saturdays, Sundays or HolidaysDisclaimerThe TMCC course catalog describes anticipated programs, courses and requirements. These are subject to modificationat any time to accommodate changes in college resources or educational plans. The course catalog does not constitutea contractual commitment that the College will offer all the courses or programs described. The College reservesthe right to eliminate, cancel, reduce or phase out courses, programs and requirements for financial, curricular orprogrammatic reasons. The College also reserves the right to limit enrollment in specific programs and courses, tochange fees during the student’s period of study and to require a student to withdraw from the institution for cause atany time.2 2015-2016 TMCC College Catalog
Welcome to TMCC!I am pleased to welcome you to Truckee Meadows Community College. AtTMCC, you will find many outstanding academic programs designed toprepare you for a successful career, transfer to a baccalaureate program, orexplore lifelong learning opportunities. Our faculty and staff strive to providethe best possible learning experience for you, our student. Here you willfind a welcoming and supportive college environment conducive to sharing,appreciating and respecting a wide range of ideas, backgrounds and cultures.Our instructors provide a personal touch, whether it is in small classes thatallow discussion and interaction, or in online courses to accommodate your jobschedule and family needs. I also want to challenge you as a student to becomean active member of our college community. Get to know the faculty and staff. They have a wealth ofknowledge, and their experiences will undoubtedly enrich your time with us. We are all here to help, andwe welcome the opportunity to assist you in every way possible.We are very proud of our college, which includes five beautiful campuses and educational centers.We work continually to update our equipment and facilities to provide top notch learning tools andtechnology.We hope you’ll contact the College through our many online resources to get more information. If youneed any further assistance, please contact us at 775-673-7111.Sincerely,Maria C. SheehanDr. Maria SheehanTMCC PresidentTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATION1Academic Calendar.2Disclaimer.2Welcome to TMCC!.3Student Responsibilities.5TMCC Privacy Notice for Printed Materials.5About TMCC.6Core Themes.6Accreditation.6Nevada System of Higher Education.7TMCC Officers.7College Locations.7Nondiscrimination Statement.7Admissions, Transferring in Credit and Credit by Exam.8Students Who Do Not Qualify for Degree- seeking Status.8Changing From Non-degree Seeking to Degree-seeking.8Time Limitation for Degree-Seeking Undeclared/Undecided.9Admission to Health Science Programs.9Immunization Requirements.9Transferring in Credits (Advanced Standing).9Credit by Exam.9ENROLLMENT / REGISTRATION10Academic Advisement. 10Academic Advisement Report. 10Advisement for International Students. 10Student Placement Testing (ACCUPLACER) . 10NSHE Policy on Developmental or Remedial Credit. 11Developmental Courses. 11Course Registration. 12Adding Classes. 12Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration Option. 12Auditing Classes. 13Withdrawing from Classes. 13Cancellation of Classes. 13Concurrent Registration. 13Semester System. 13Credit Load. 13Classification of Students. 13Enrollment Classification. 13Full-Time, Part-Time Students.14Date of Matriculation.14Attendance.14Enrollment Certification.14RECORDS, GRADING AND GRADUATION14GRADUATION17Change of Name, Address or Degree, Emphasis, Certificate.14Grading Scale. 15Incomplete Grades. 15Challenge Examinations. 15Retaking a Course. 16Grade Appeal. 16Grade Replacement. 16Grade Reports. 16Normal Degree Progress. 16Satisfactory Academic Progress . 16Requirements. 17Academic Forgiveness. 17Preparation for Graduation. 173 2015-2016 TMCC College Catalog
Requirements for Graduation. 17Dual Degrees. 18Commencement. 18Graduation Rates. 18APPEAL OF TMCC POLICY18FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENTEMPLOYMENT19Financial Aid Application Deadlines. 19Types of Financial Aid. 20Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship . 20Grants. 20Loans. 21Student Employment. 21Financial Aid Student Rights. 21Financial Aid Student Responsibilities. 22Financial Aid Refund Policy. 22Scholarships. 22Additional Information. 23TUITION AND FEES23Fees, Tuition and Other Charges Subject to Change Without Further Notice. 23Tuition and Fee Schedule. 23Mandatory Fees and Tuition. 23Optional Fees. 24Methods of Payment. 24TMCC Payment Plans. 24Credit, Debit Card and E-Check Payments . 24Payment by Personal Check. 24Payment by Mail. 24Payment in Person. 25Unpaid Fees and Delinquent Accounts. 25Federal/State/Employer Paid Programs. 25COURSE DESCRIPTIONS267FACULTY AND STAFF404APPENDICES415APPENDIX A416APPENDIX B417APPENDIX C422APPENDIX D428APPENDIX E428Admission to the College. 416Regulations for Determining Residency and Tuition Charges. 417Definitions. 417Tuition Charges. 418Excess Credit Fee (Effective Fall 2014). 419Resident Students. 419Reclassification of Nonresident Status.420Administration of the Regulations.421Administration of the Regulations.422Effective Date of Regulations.422Audits of Residency Determinations.422Transfer Credit Policy on the Evaluation of Previous Training and Education.422Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.428Requirements.428Progression Standards for Millennium Scholarship.428Progression Standards for Financial Aid Students.428Progression Standards for Students Receiving Veterans Education Benefits.428REFUND POLICY25APPENDIX F429CAMPUS SERVICES26APPENDIX G429APPENDIX H432APPENDIX I432APPENDIX J433APPENDIX K434APPENDIX L435APPENDIX M439APPENDIX N441APPENDIX O444APPENDIX P444APPENDIX Q445APPENDIX R445APPENDIX S445APPENDIX T449Refunds for Exceptional Circumstances. 25Bookstore. 26Child Care. 26Fitness Center. 26Food Services. 27Computer and Network Access. 27Housing. 27Library. 27Phi Theta Kappa International. 28Recreational Facilities. 28Student Publications. 28Transportation. 28Equity and Inclusion Office. 28STUDENT SERVICES28Developing Academic Skills. 29Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. 29Adult Literacy Program. 29ESL Program (Basic Level). 29ESL Program (College Level). 29ESL Students. 29ESL Testing. 29High School Equivalency (HSE) Program . 30Math Skills Center. 30Tutoring and Learning Center. 30The Certification Testing and Online Training Center at TMCC. 30Academic Advisement Center.31Counseling and Career Services.31Disability Resource Center (DRC).31Job Preparation Center.31Re-Entry Center. 32Services for Adults Re-Entering School. 32Transfer Center. 32Veterans Education Benefits. 32Veterans Upward Bound Program. 33Student Government Association (SGA) of TMCC. 33Student Clubs and Organizations. 33DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES34PROGRAM WORKSHEETS58COURSE PLANNING GUIDEProgression Standards for F-1 International Students on TMCC’s I-20.429Statement of Policy in Accordance with the FERPA Act.429Retention and Disposition of Student Records.432Truckee Meadows Community College Library Policies.432Traffic and Parking Regulations.432Regulations Concerning Student Sponsored Events.433Regulations Concerning Off-Campus Organizations.434Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for Students.435Grievance Procedures Relating to Equal Opportunity.439NSHE Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Complaint Procedure .441Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention Policy.444College Annual Security Report.444Religious Holiday Observations.445Policy on Unsupervised Children.445Student Bill of Rights.445PROCEDURAL STANDARDS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.448Policy for Implementation and Awarding of the Continuing Education Unit.4492534 2015-2016 TMCC College Catalog
Student Responsibilities»» Read and understand the contents of the course catalog;»» Become familiar with college policies and procedures;»» Be aware of college deadlines, including dates forregistration, fee payments, dropping classes andregistration changes;»» Keep the College informed of changes in name, address,phone number, enrollment changes which could affectfinancial aid awards and/or any other circumstanceswhich could affect satisfactory progress toward a degree/emphasis/certificate;»» Attend class and complete all assignments in accordancewith the expectations established by the instructor; and»» Behave in a manner which contributes to a positivelearning environment for all in the classroom and on thecampus. (See Appendix L or contact the student conductofficer to address any conduct concerns.);»» Use the catalog program worksheet to plan which coursesto take each semester and utilize the Academic AdvisorReport (AAR) to track your program progress;»» Schedule an appointment with a faculty member in yourchosen program of study to discuss your time line andpathway to program completion.»» Physically or learning disabled students may call 775673-7277 to receive a copy of this course catalog in a moreaccessible form.TMCC Privacy Notice for Printed MaterialsIn accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Truckee MeadowsCommunity College vigorously protects the privacy of student education records. The institution does not release privaterecords of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student or as specificallyauthorized by FERPA. Some of the exceptions to the prior written consent exceptions are reviewed below and are also found inAppendix G of the College catalog.As permitted under federal law, the sole exception to the above practice is the release of “directory” information considered to bepublic in nature and not generally deemed to be an invasion of privacy. At Truckee Meadows Community College the followingcategories are defined as “directory” information: student name, address, telephone number, email address(es), semesters ofenrollment, full-time/part-time status, degree(s) awarded, emphasis field(s), certificate field(s), honors and awards, and date(s) ofgraduation.»» Administrative offices will use the photographs as an additional safeguard in verifying a student’s identity.»» Faculty and staff members will have access to student photos for class rosters, testing, and academic advising.»» Student photos CANNOT be released to third parties without consent of the student. Photos are for internal use only byCollege Officials.Students have the right to request non-disclosure of directory information. If they do not restrict release of this information, it isprobable that the information will be released and disclosed. Truckee Meadows Community College uses directory informationfor non-commercial, educational purposes, such as to mail notices to students about changes in policies, services or opportunities.Directory information may also be provided by commercial purposes to businesses affiliated with the institution, honor societies,the alumni association and foundation, or other individuals for purposes that may be beneficial to students. The institutionexercises discretion in responding to requests for directory information and may or may not provide such information whenrequested, depending on the intended purpose of the request. The institution does not sell or rent student information for a fee.It is important to consider carefully the potential consequences of restricting the release of directory information. If a studentrestricts release for non-commercial educational purposes, the institution will be unable to place the student’s name inpublications such as honors and graduation programs; to confirm graduation and dates of attendance to poten
Truckee Meadows Community College 7000 Dandini Boulevard. Reno, Nevada 89512 775-673-7111. Truckee Meadows Community College. 2015-2016 college catalog »»» View the most current catalog online. catalog.tmcc.edu
