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CROWDER COLLEGECourse Catalog2011-2012Established by the Community College Districtof Newton-McDonald Counties, 1963Board of TrusteesAndy Wood, President, NeoshoRick Butler, Vice President, NeoshoVickie Barnes, Treasurer, NeoshoAl Chapman, Ph.D.,Secretary, AndersonDiane Andris, NeoshoJames B. Tatum, PinevilleExecutive OfficersDr. Alan D. Marble, PresidentRon Granger, Vice President of FinanceDr. Herb Schade, Vice President of Academic AffairsDr. Nicole Striegel, Vice President of Student AffairsAmy Rand, Associate Vice President of Academic AffairsKen Rhuems, Associate Vice President of Careers and Technical EducationMain Campus601 Laclede, Neosho, MO 64850Admissions 1-866-238-7788 (toll-free)(417) 451-3223, Main Campus Switchboard(417) 455-5702 Main Campus Faxwww.crowder.eduCassville Campus4020 North Main St., Cassville, MO 65625Phone: (417) 847-1706 Fax: (417) 847-1367Nevada Campus600 West Edwards Place, Nevada, MO 64772Phone: (417) 667-0518 Fax: (417) 667-0536Webb City Campus600 S. Ellis, Webb City, MO 64870Phone: (417) 673-2345 Fax: (417) 673-2300An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action InstitutionGeneral Information1
Table of ContentsThe information in the catalog was accurate at the time of publication. The College reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curriculaor any other matters cited in the catalog. The College will give reasonable and adequate notice to students to allow time to adhere to any changes inthe catalog. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs, and other matters described in the catalog may change withreasonable notice. Not all courses are offered each academic year and faculty assignments may change without notice. For most recent informationplease consult the online version of the catalog: www.crowder.eduAn Introduction to Crowder College . 5Mission . 5Philosophy and Policy on Values and Rights . 5Vision Statement . 5Affiliation and Accreditation. 5Opportunities . 5Student Abilities . 6Campus Information . 6Cassville, Nevada, and Webb City Campus Services . 7General Admission Requirements. 7College Orientation (COLL 101) . 7Special Admission, Conditional Admission and Re‐admission Guidelines . 8Transfer Student Admissions . 8Transcript Policy . 8International Student Admissions Required Documentation. 8Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Admissions . 9Conditional Admission . 9Special Admission Programs . 9Environmental Health Technology . 9Nursing . 9Truck Driving School . 10Veterinary Technology . 10Assessment and Placement . 10ACT and COMPASS Testing . 10College Level Exam Program (CLEP) . 11Testing Out (Credit by Examination . 11Advanced Placement . 11Military Service and Training . 11Student Classifications . 11Degree Seeking Students . 11Non‐Degree Seeking Students . 11Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Students . 11International Students . 11Military Duty Activation. 12Senior Citizen Students. 12Lifetime Learner Students . 12Degree Classifications . 12Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) . 12Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) . 12Associate of Applied Science Degrees (A.A.S.) . 12Certificates of Study . 12Course Classifications . 122Repeat Course . 12Online Course . 12Self‐Directed Learning . 12Flex Classes . 12Traditional Course . 12General Information
Non‐traditional Credit . 12Experiential Credit . 13Auditing a Course . 13Community Education Classes . 13Catalog, Program, Course, and Policy Changes . 13Payment of Fees . 13Payment Arrangements. 13Acceptable payment arrangements . 13Course Changes and Attendance . 13Hardship Withdrawals . 14Course Cancellations . 14Tuition Refunds . 14Residency Status Policy . 14District residents. 14In‐State Resident . 14Out‐of‐State Resident . 15International Resident . 15Financial Aid . 15Scholarships . 15Pell Grants . 15Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) . 15Federal Work‐Study Program . 15Stafford Loan Program . 15Notice to Students/Parents . 16Honors Program . 16Veteran’s Services . 16Student Progress and Policies . 16Student Progress Policies . 16Grades . 16Grade Point Average (g.p.a.) . 16Grade Reports. 17Satisfactory Progress . 17Retention Alert . 17Academic Warning. 17Academic Probation . 17Academic Suspension . 17Readmission, Suspension and Appeal Process . 17Academic Forgiveness . 17Attendance . 17Dean’s List/Honors . 18Graduation . 18Degree/Program Requirements . 18Graduation Checklist . 18Campus Services and Resources . 18Career and Transfer Services Center . 18Counselors . 18Faculty/Academic Advisors. 18Academic Resource Center (ARC) . 18College Orientation (COLL 101) and College Connections (LOC 103) . 18Learning Resources Center (LRC) . 19Student Support Services (SSS). 19Tech Prep . 19College Assistance Migrant Grant Program (CAMP). 19Student Housing . 20General Information 3
Office of Disability Services . 20Student Clubs and Organizations . 20Community Services/Continuing Education . 20The Alliance for Business . 20Glossary of College Terms . 20Description of Courses listing .23Programs of Study Index . .1374General Information
An Introduction toCrowder CollegeMissionIT is our mission and purpose toserve the needs of people byactualizing each person whochooses Crowder College interms of his or her self-worth andability to function in society as aresponsible citizen.WE believe that access andquality are compatible; and thatboth can be more fully realizedthrough a proactive stanceseeking to make the public awareof and interested in opportunitiesavailable.WE believe in strong ties andrelationships between the collegeand other educational institutions,both secondary and postsecondary, the community, andthe businesses and organizationsthat support our community.WE view the college as having anactive role in economic and socialdevelopment through continuingeducation and customizedtraining, directed towardimproving work skills andproductivity, creating a moredesirable work and socialenvironment, and adding to thegeneral quality of life within theregion.IN each course and program, allendeavors will be concernedabout and committed to thedevelopment of each individual’sability to master the content ofofferings, make ethical decisions,develop analytical skills, cultivatephysical health and well-being,develop self-worth and learn thevalue of working together andserving others.THE college recognizes a two-foldresponsibility in its commitment tostudent growth and development.The first is to assist in acquiringthe skills and awareness neededto function as productive andresponsible citizens. The secondis to evaluate this progress so thatboth the student and theinstitution are able to measure thegrowth.Philosophy and Policy on Valuesand RightsIt is the policy of Crowder College toconvey certain fundamental values,insofar as possible, to all thoseenrolled as students. Emphasis, inall course work, extra-curricularactivities and social contact, is givento developing a growing awarenessin the individual of the importance ofintegrity, lawfulness and othercharacteristics of maturity, such asrespect for the rights of others asindividuals and the value of workand productivity in the lives ofeveryone. This policy takesrecognition of economic selfreliance as a cherished priority. Itstrongly embraces characterbuilding as a proper function ofeducation. The sanctity of the familyis to be encouraged as werecognize the family as acornerstone of a healthy society.Reference is made to the NorthwestOrdinance of 1787 which led to theestablishment of land grant collegeswhich states, “Religion, morality,and knowledge, being necessary togood government and thehappiness of mankind, schools andthe means of education shall beforever encouraged.” This policy inno way takes away from theestablished goal of competency inand mastery of course content in allofferings at Crowder College. Wethe undersigned members of theboard of trustees of CrowderCollege, hereby reaffirm this policyfor continued implementation by theadministration and faculty ofCrowder College.Adopted by Crowder College Boardof Trustees, July 13, 1978Vision StatementCrowder College Building acivil, serving, literate, learningcommunity of responsiblecitizensCrowder College is an equalopportunity/ educational/employment institution, and isnondiscriminatory relative to race,religion, color, national origin, sex,age, and qualified disabled.Crowder College is committed toproviding educational opportunitiesto all qualified students regardlessof their economic or social statusand will not discriminate on thebasis of handicaps, race, color, sex,creed, or national origin.Dr. Nicole Striegel, Vice Presidentof Student Affairs, 601 Laclede,Neosho, MO 64850, 417-455-5636,coordinates efforts to comply withthe provisions of Title VI of the CivilRights Act of 1964, Title IX of theEducation Amendments of 1972,and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973. Toreview the complete Title IX policyand grievance procedures refer tothe student handbook.Affiliation and AccreditationCrowder College is accredited bythe Missouri Department ofElementary and SecondaryEducation and the coordinatingBoard for Higher Education. TheCollege is also fully accredited bythe Higher Learning Commission, amember of the North CentralAssociation. The Higher LearningCommission,30 North LaSalle Street,Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504Phone: (312) 263-0456.Program accreditations are in theMissouri State Board of Nursing,Teacher Education Certification,through the Department ofElementary and SecondaryEducation, and the National Institutefor Automotive Excellence (ASE).Graduates of the Associate ofArts programs are admitted withoutexamination to junior standing in allpublic universities and colleges inMissouri and many outside the stateof Missouri. Crowder is an activemember of the Missouri CommunityCollege Association and theAmerican Association of CommunityColleges.OpportunitiesThe college will provideopportunities for people to pursueassociate degrees, certificate anddiploma programs, plus continuingeducation to include:A. A program in the Arts andSciences directed toward transfer tobaccalaureate degree grantinginstitutions and to generalintellectual enrichment;B. Career education leading toeconomic self-reliance;General Information5
C. Both developmental andhonors education to allow greateropportunity to fully exercise eachindividual’s academic potential;D. Endeavors to enrich lifethrough cultural and a vocationalopportunity;E. Partnerships with business,industry and others designed tosupport a greater quality of lifeand an economic base in thecommunity.Student AbilitiesNine student "abilities" have beenidentified from the CrowderCollege Mission Statement.Faculty are expected to teachbeyond academics and basicskills to ensure that studentsdevelop abilities in these areas.There is a matrix that has beendeveloped to show which coursesaddress the student abilities. Thedefinitions for these abilities areas follows: COMMUNICATIONCommunication is the process bywhich a thought or impression iseffectively moved through itsunique mode from one person orsource to another. RESPONSIBLECITIZENSHIPCitizenship refers to therelationship between an individualand the community to which he orshe belongs. Responsiblecitizenship involves therecognition of the inseparablerights and duties associated withmembership in this community. Italso requires accountability andmeaningful participation in publicdecision making and obligationsof life in this community. PROBLEM SOLVINGProblem Solving is the process ofidentifying an obstacle ordilemma, using critical thinkingstrategies and decision makingskills, and applying appropriatemeasures needed to overcome orresolve the obstacle or dilemma. CULTURAL AWARENESSCultural Awareness is therecognition of, and theappreciation for, the history,customs, lore, skills, arts,observances and beliefs of apeople and how these6General Informationcomponents meet basic humanneeds in response to a changingenvironment. ENVIRONMENTALAWARENESSEnvironmental Awareness is anunderstanding of the externalconditions that influence growth anddevelopment and how humanchoices influence the relationshipbetween living beings, theirsurroundings and their quality of life. ETHICAL DECISION MAKINGEthical Decision Making is theselection of courses of action inaccordance with principles orstandards of right or good conduct. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONALHEALTHHealth is a condition of physical andemotional well-being of theindividual, which is achievedthrough competent self-care andsatisfying relationships with others. SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment is a process ofdetermining one’s level offunctioning, both strengths andweaknesses. It precedes the finaldecision-making stage ofevaluation, focusing upon a numberof variables judged to be important,and using a number of techniquesto provide authentic and meaningfulfeedback for improvement. MANAGING INFORMATIONManaging information is the abilityto access, utilize, implement,and store information fromelectronic and other sources inorder to make informed decisions,present information, and solveproblems. Campus InformationThe Crowder College campuscovers 608 acres south of Neoshoon Highway 59 and Route D. Thefacilities listed can be found on themap at the back of the catalog. Alternative Energy &Transport Training Complex Houses Crowder’s awardwinning solar and electricalpowered vehicles, transporttraining (truck and bus driver)classrooms and related shops. Anna H. and John Y. WilliamsAgricultural Science Center Houses classrooms andlaboratories including a telecommunications classroom,computer classroom andlaboratory facilities for meatscience, soils and crops,horticulture and poultry science.A conference room andagriculture resource center isalso included in the facilities.Baseball Field - Location forRoughrider home baseballgames.Bookstore - Texts, relatedinstructional resources, officesupplies, assorted Crowderclothing and limited personalsupplies are sold on campus,through the campus bookstore.Also houses the post office forcampus.Cafeteria - The collegecafeteria is located on the 1stfloor of Newton Hall. Thecafeteria offers an all-you-caneat program that is open to thepublic. Meal costs are availablein the college cafeteria.Elsie Plaster CommunityCenter - The Elsie PlasterCommunity Center contains anauditorium, aerobicsmakeup/dressing room,rehearsal classroom, music &art history classroom, fiveindividual practice rooms andthe Longwell Museum. TheEPCC serves the students andfaculty of Crowder College, aswell as the businesses,industries and citizens of thefour-state area.Bob Sneller Gymnasium Location for Lady Roughriderhome basketball games, andaccommodates PhysicalEducation, intramural,community and performanceprogramming with seating for2,000.Freeman Family YMCA Specially priced membershipsare available for students toutilize the fitness center, indoorpool, racquetball courts, andmore.Headstart Building - Adjacentto, but not a part of CrowderCollege.Maintenance Building Houses the campusmaintenance center.
McDonald Hall - Housesclassrooms, instructor offices,Academic Resource Center(ARC), Instruction Office,computer labs, print shop, andthe Information TechnologyOffice.Newton Hall - Houses thePresident, Business Office,Human Resources, GrantsOffice, Foundation andDevelopment Offices, Careerand Transfer Services Center,TRIO programs (UB, SSS,EOC and Talent Search)Cafeteria, Art & Design,Journalism department, GEDand AEL/HEP, and theComputer Writing Labs.R. L. (Bob) and Ethel BrownResidence Complex Consists of 15 houses, eachcontaining 6 suites thataccommodate 12 students perhouse. The ResidenceComplex provides studentsaccess to the campuscomputer network. Studentswho own computers areencouraged to bring them.Each suite is furnished withbeds, desks, and chairs fortwo students. The commonarea of each house isfurnished with a sofa, chair,end table, round table andfour chairs and a microwave.Laundry facilities are availablein the Complex. Phones areprovided in each house, butstudents may arrange to havepersonal phone service totheir suite. The ResidenceComplex is accessible forindividuals with disabilities.Smith Hall and Annex Houses the EnvironmentalResource Center (ERC) andCCTEC Health Scienceprogram. The ERC has beendesignated as the MissouriState Environmental TrainingCenter by the United StatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgency (USEPA). Alsohouse
CROWDER COLLEGE Course Catalog 2011-2012 Established by the Community College District of Newton-McDonald Counties, 1963 Board of Trustees Andy Wood, President, Neosho Rick Butler, Vice President, Neosho Vickie Barnes, Treasurer, Neosho Al Chapman, Ph.D.,Secretary, Anderson Diane Andris, Neosho James B. Tatum, Pineville Executive Officers
