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Charleston, South CarolinaSchool Catalog 2020 2021 Version 1.0Effective May 21, 2021
School NameSchool AddressGeneral DisclaimerAccreditation StatementsState Approval/LicensureAcademic CalendarCDL Academic CalendarAbout SchoolMission Statement and ObjectivesHistoryFacilitiesDefinitionsClass SizeAdmissions Requirements & ProceduresArbitrationBackground ChecksDrug TestingVaccinationsAssessmentsEqual Educational OpportunityStudent Disability AccommodationTransfer of creditProficiency TestingProof of Previous Education for Veterans AffairsFundingProgram LengthModes of Program DeliveryDistance EducationInternet PolicyTuitionPayment PlansTextbooksBook Provision for Pell Grant Eligible StudentsPast Due AccountsFinancial AidGrantsInstitutional AwardsLoansVocational RehabilitationVeterans Education BenefitsFinancial Aid EligibilityCancellation and Refund PolicyReturn to Title IVDefinition of Withdraw and Return to Title IVReturn to Title IV and Recording of AttendanceCareer ServicesSuccess and Professional Growth OrientationMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 2 of 19202121212222222222232323242526272727
Advising ServicesTutorial AssistanceHealth ServicesStudent Change of AddressSchool Closings Due to WeatherEmergency InformationLibraryHousingPublications and AnnouncementsHours of OperationCrime AwarenessCampus VisitorsChildrenStudent Code of ConductNon Harassment PolicyAcademic Integrity and Copyright Infringement PolicyComputer Use and File SharingSexual HarassmentAttendance PolicyIncomplete PolicyLate Work Submission/Make up PolicyLeave of AbsenceWithdrawalRe AdmissionLoss of Personal PropertyAdministrative PrerogativesGrievance ResolutionStatement of Non RetaliationCare of FacilitiesStudent Consumer InformationAcademic Resources, Policies, & ProceduresStudent ClassificationDefinition of a Credit HourDefinition of a Clock HourAdmission to ClassesRegistrationSchedule Changes and Drop/Add PeriodGrading SystemExtra Credit PolicyGrade ReportsGrade Change PolicyGraduation RequirementsGraduation with HonorsGraduation CeremonyTranscriptsSatisfactory Academic ProgressRepeated CourseworkMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 3 of 4141414243434344444444444545464646464747474751
Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Externship ExperiencePrograms of StudyBusiness AdministrationCDL Training: Class A Tractor TrailerCriminal JusticeMedical Billing and CodingMedical Clinical AssistantSurgical TechnologyCourse DescriptionsBusiness (BUS)Commercial Truck Driving (CDL)Communications (COM)Criminal Justice (CJU)English (ENG)General Education (CRT)General Studies (GS)Information Technology (INT)Mathematics (MTH)Medical (MAA)Medical (AHS)Paralegal (PAR)Psychology (PSY)Science (SCI)Surgical Technology (SUR)Organization, Faculty & StaffOrganizationAdministrative StaffFacultyMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 4 of 8182828282
School NameMiller Motte CollegeSchool Address8085 Rivers Ave., Suite ECharleston, SC 29418Phone: (843)574 0101Fax: (843)553 2239http://www.miller motte.edu/General DisclaimerThis catalog is an official publication of Miller Motte College and is subject to revision at any time. The school reserves the right to change, withdraw, or supplement thiscatalog as it deems necessary or appropriate in its policies and operating procedures, curricula, class schedules, course content, training, equipment, tuition and fees,faculty, and staff. Students are individually responsible for being aware of information contained in the catalog and any amendments thereto. Failure to read and complywith school regulations will not exempt students from penalties that they may incur. Students are advised to read and fully understand the rules, regulations, and policiesstated herein and to retain this catalog for use as a reference. Students are encouraged to visit the student portal for updates to this catalog.Accreditation StatementsMiller Motte College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), as a branch campus of Miller Motte College – Chattanooga,6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423)510 9675.ACCSC is located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, 703 247 4212, www.accsc.org.State Approval/LicensureThe school is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education: 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 737 2260. Licensure indicatesthat minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.The school and the CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer program are licensed by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Licensure indicates that minimum standardshave been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.South Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesP.O. Box 1498Blythewood, SC 29016http://www.scdmvonline.com/The College is eligible to provide training services under the U.S. Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Act.Students may contact the Executive Director if they wish to view campus/programmatic accreditation or licensure documents.Miller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 5 of 84
Academic CalendarTerm Dates2021Track ITrack IIJan 11 March Feb 15 April2125Jan 25 AprilN/A25March 22 April 26 JulyMay 304March 1 May April 5 July304July5 SeptMay 31 Aug 812May 10 Aug 8 June 14 Sept 12Sept13 NovAug 9 Oct 1721July 19 Oct Aug 23 Nov1721Oct 18 Dec Nov 22 Feb2613Sept 27 Dec Nov 1 Feb2613Winter TermWinter Mid TermSpring TermSpring Mid TermSummer TermSummer MidLate Summer TermLate Summer MidFall TermFall MidTerm Dates2022Track ITrack IIJan 10‐MarFeb 14 Apr 2420Dec 6 ‐ Mar 20Mar 21 May29Feb 28 May29May 30 Aug7May 9 Aug7Aug 8 Oct16July 18 Oct16Oct 17 Dec25Sept 26 Dec 25Jan 24 ‐ Apr 24Apr 25 Jul 3Apr 4 Jul 3Jul 4 Sept 11June 13 Sept11Sept 12 Nov20Aug 22 Nov20Nov 21 Feb12Oct 31 Feb 12202320242025Track IITrack ITrack IITrack ITrack IIFeb13 AprFeb12 AprJan6 MarFeb10 AprJan 9 Mar 19Jan 8 Mar 1723211620Jan23 AprJan22 AprDec2 MarJan20 AprDec 5 Mar 19Dec 4 Mar 1723211620Mar 20 May Apr 24 Jul 2 Mar 18 May Apr 22 Jun Mar 17 May Apr 21 Jun2826302529Feb 27 May Apr 3 Jul 2 Feb 26 May Apr 1 June Feb 24 May Mar 31 Jun2826302529May 29 Aug 6 Jul 3 Sept May 27 Aug 4 Jul 1 Sept May 26 Aug Jun 30 Sep10837June 12 May 8 Aug 6May 6 Aug 4 June 10 May 5 Aug 3 Jun 9 Sep 7Sept 10Sept 8Sept11 Sept9 Nov Aug 4 Oct Sep 8 NovAug 7 Oct 15Aug 5 Oct 13Nov 19171216July 17 Oct Aug 21 Nov July 15 Oct Aug 19 Nov July 14 Oct Aug 18 Nov151913171216Oct 16 Dec Nov 20 Feb Oct 14 Dec Nov 18 Feb Oct 13 Dec Nov 17 Feb24112292115Sept 25 Dec Oct 30 Feb Sept 23 Dec Oct 28 Feb Sept 22 Oct 27 Feb2411229Dec 2115Track IWinter TermWinter Mid TermSpring TermSpring Mid TermSummer TermSummer MidLate Summer TermLate Summer MidFall TermFall MidCalendar Dates:Classes Begin Winter Mid1ANew Student ExtendedDrop/AddClasses End Winter Mid 1A20212022202320242025N/A6 Dec 20215 Dec 2022N/AN/A19 Dec 2021 18 Dec 2022 17 Dec 2023 15 Dec 202423 Jan22 Jan21 Jan19 Jan4 Dec 2023 2 Dec, 2024Miller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 6 of 84
Classes Begin WinterMod AContinuing StudentDrop/AddMLK Day Holiday*New Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Winter Mod AClasses Begin Winter Mid1BNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Winter Mid 1BClasses Begin WinterMod BContinuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddFaculty In Service*End of Winter Mod BClasses Being Spring Mid1ANew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Winter Mid 1AClasses Begin SpringMod AContinuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddSpring Holiday*End of Spring Mod AClasses Begin Spring Mid1BNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Spring Mid 1BClasses Begin SpringMod BContinuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddFaculty In Service*Memorial Day* **Classes End Spring Mod BClasses Begin SummerMid 1ANew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Summer Mid 1AClasses Begin SummerMod AContinuing StudentDrop/Add11 Jan10 Jan9 Jan8 Jan6 Jan17 Jan18 Jan16 Feb17 Jan15 Jan16 Jan14 Jan15 Jan12 Jan20 Jan24 Jan14 Feb23 Jan13 Feb22 Jan12 Feb21 Jan11 Feb19 Jan9 Feb25 Jan24 Jan23 Jan22 Jan20 Jan7 Feb28 Feb6 Feb27 Feb5 Feb26 Feb4 Feb25 Feb2 Feb23 Feb15 Feb14 Feb13 Feb12 Feb10 Feb21 Feb20 Feb19 Feb18 Feb16 Feb28 Feb8 Mar21 Mar27 Feb14 Mar20 Mar26 Feb13 Mar19 Mar25 Feb11 Mar17 Mar23 Feb10 Mar16 Mar1 Mar28 Feb27 Feb26 Feb24 Feb14 Mar4 Apr13 Mar3 Apr12 Mar2 Apr10 Mar31 Mar9 Mar30 Mar22 Mar21 Mar20 Mar18 Mar17 Mar28 Mar27 Mar26 Mar24 Mar23 Mar4 Apr2 Apr25 Apr3 Apr15 Apr24 Apr2 Apr7 Apr23 Apr31 Mar5 Apr21 Apr30 Mar4 Apr20 Apr5 Apr4 Apr3 Apr1 Apr31 Mar18 Apr9 May17 Apr8 May16 Apr7 May14 Apr5 May13 Apr4 May26 Apr25 Apr24 Apr22 Apr21 Apr2 May1 May30 Apr28 Apr27 Apr9 May14 May31 May30 May8 May13 May30 May29 May7 May12 May29 May28 May5 May10 May27 May26 May4 May9 May26 May25 May10 May9 May8 May6 May5 May23 May13 Jun22 May12 Jun21 May11 Jun19 May9 Jun18 May8 Jun31 May30 May29 May27 May26 May6 Jun5 Jun4 Jun2 Jun1 JunMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 7 of 84
New Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Summer Mod AClasses Begin SummerMid 1BNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Summer Mid 1BClasses Begin SummerMod BIndependence Day Holiday***Continuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddFaculty In Service*Classes End Summer ModBClasses Begin LateSummer Mid 1ANew Student ExtendedDrop/AddClasses End Late SummerMid 1AClasses Begin LateSummer Mod AContinuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddLabor Day* **End of Late Summer Mod AClasses Begin LateSummer Mid 1BNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Late Summer Mid 1BClasses Begin LateSummer Mod BContinuing StudentDrop/AddFaculty In Service*New Student ExtendedDrop/AddClasses End Late SummerMod BClasses Begin Fall Mid 1ANew Student ExtendedDrop/AddClasses End Fall Mid 1AClasses Begin Fall Mod AContinuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddEnd of Fall Mod A13 Jun12 Jun11 Jun9 Jun8 Jun4 Jul3 Jul2 Jul30 Jun29 Jun14 June13 Jun12 Jun10 Jun9 Jun27 June26 Jun25 Jun23 Jun22 Jun18 July17 Jul16 Jul14 Jul13 Jul5 Jul4 Jul3 Jul1 Jul30 Jun4 Jul4 Jul4 Jul4 Jul4 Jul11 Jul10 Jul9 Jul7 Jul6 Jul18 Jul17 Jul16 Jul14 Jul13 Jul23 Jul22 Jul28 Jul26 Jul25 Jul8 Aug7 Aug6 Aug4 Aug3 Aug19 Jul18 Jul17 Jul15 Jul14 Jul1 Aug31 Jul30 Jul28 Jul27 Jul22 Aug21 Aug20 Aug18 Aug17 Aug9 Aug8 Aug7 Aug5 Aug4 Aug15 Aug14 Aug13 Aug11 Aug10 Aug22 Aug6 Sep12 Sep21 Aug5 Sep11 Sep20 Aug4 Sep10 Sep18 Aug2 Sep8 Sep17 Aug1 Sep7 Sep23 Aug22 Aug21 Aug19 Aug18 Aug5 Sep26 Sep4 Sep25 Sep3 Sep24 Sep1 Sep22 Sep31 Aug21 Sep13 Sep12 Sep11 Sep9 Sep8 Sep19 Sep1 Oct18 Sep30 Sep17 Sep29 Sep15 Sep27 Sep14 Sep26 Sep26 Sep25 Sep24 Sep22 Sep21 Sep17 Oct27 Sep16 Oct26 Sep15 Oct25 Sep13 Oct23 Sep12 Oct22 Sep10 Oct31 Oct18 Oct9 Oct30 Oct17 Oct8 Oct29 Oct16 Oct6 Oct27 Oct14 Oct5 Oct26 Oct13 Oct24 Oct23 Oct29 Oct20 Oct19 Oct31 Oct21 Nov30 Oct20 Nov5 Nov19 Nov27 Oct17 Nov26 Oct16 NovMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 8 of 84
Classes Begin Fall Mid 1BNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddClasses End of Fall Mid 1BClasses Begin Fall Mod BThanksgiving Recess* **Continuing StudentDrop/AddNew Student ExtendedDrop/AddChristmas Eve/DayHolidays* **Classes End Fall Mod BWinter Break*1 Nov31 Oct30 Oct28 Oct27 Oct14 Nov5 Dec22 NovNovember25 2613 Nov4 Dec21 NovNovember 24 2512 Nov3 Dec20 NovNovember23 2410 Nov1 Dec18 NovNovember28 299 Nov30 Nov17 NovNovember27 2828 Nov27 Nov26 Nov24 Nov23 Nov5 Dec4 Dec3 Dec1 Dec30 NovDec 24Dec 23Dec 24N/AN/A26 Dec25 Dec24 Dec22 Dec20 DecDecember December 26 December 25 DecemberDecember27 – January January 8, January 7, 23 January 22 January10, 2022202320245, 202511, 2026*No classes.**Campus and offices closed.Miller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 9 of 84
CDL Academic CalendarThe CDL academic calendar contains each scheduled date a class can begin.Dates may not be offered based on enrollments, equipment or instructor limitationsDay ‐ 4 weeksStart Date End Date1/11/2021 2/4/20211/25/2021 2/18/20212/8/2021 3/4/20212/22/2021 3/18/20213/8/2021 4/1/20213/22/2021 4/15/20214/5/2021 4/29/20214/19/2021 5/13/20215/3/2021 5/27/20215/17/2021 6/10/20216/1/2021 6/24/20216/14/2021 7/9/20216/28/2021 7/22/20217/12/2021 8/5/20217/26/2021 8/19/20218/9/2021 9/2/20218/23/2021 9/16/20219/7/2021 9/30/20219/20/2021 10/14/202110/4/2021 10/28/202110/18/2021 11/11/202111/1/2021 11/24/202111/15/2021 12/9/202111/29/2021 12/23/202112/13/2021 1/6/202212/27/2021 1/21/2022Evening ‐ 8 weeksStart Date End Date1/11/2021 3/4/20213/8/2021 4/29/20215/3/2021 6/24/20216/28/2021 8/19/20218/23/2021 10/14/202110/18/2021 12/9/202112/13/2021 2/3/2022Weekend ‐ 8 weeksStart Date End Date1/16/2021 3/7/20213/13/2021 5/2/20215/8/2021 6/27/20217/3/2021 8/22/20218/28/2021 10/17/202110/23/2021 12/12/202112/18/2021 2/13/2022About SchoolMission Statement and ObjectivesThe Mission of Miller Motte College is to Inspire and empower individuals through education and skill development.To accomplish this mission, we utilize our core values as a blueprint to create an environment centered on the personal and professional development of students,employees, and employers.The Miller Motte College Core Values utilized to create positive experiences are grounded in:IntegrityCustomer ServiceInnovationGrowthMiller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 10 of 84
HistoryMiller Motte Technical College in Charleston, SC opened in 2000 as part of the Delta Educational Systems, Inc. system of schools. In January 2018, Miller MotteTechnical College was purchased by STVT AAI Education Inc., dba Ancora Education and received accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools andColleges (ACCSC). In March of 2020, Miller Motte Technical College changed its name to Miller Motte College.FacilitiesMiller Motte College has 15 classrooms, three computer labs each holding 52 computers plus 3 instructor computers, two medical labs and one surgical lab. The buildingalso has a student study/conference room area, a library, a student lounge, 15 administrative offices, and a reception area for students and visitors. The space is morethan adequate to accommodate the current student population of 400. Classrooms range in size from 225 square feet to 725 square feet and can seat from 12 to 40students. The classrooms are equipped with seating and tables, lighting, projectors, an instructor desk and computer, and dry erase boards. Some classrooms containthe hands on equipment necessary for instruction in the medical or surgical fields.The office space is a shared space for all faculty and staff. The enrollment team has an area with cubicles. The Program Directors and Career Services staff has officesequipped with desk, computers, and phones. There is an adjunct instructor room and staff and faculty lounge as well. The parking is free for staff, students and guests.The North Charleston Police Department has jurisdiction over the parking lot. The facility is in compliance with all federal, state, and local codes for occupancy and safely.The campus has regular inspections by the appropriate agencies to ensure safety.The school operates a driving range for the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program at 1412 State Rd., Summerville, SC 29483.DefinitionsPayment Period a defined time frame that measures a student’s progress in their selected program of study allowing for the administration of Title IV funding.Payment periods will vary depending on a students selected program of study (i.e. term vs clock hour)Grading Period the period of time for which students receive final grades, this can be a module, term, or payment period, varies by program.Term based Programs Typically comprised of 10/12 week courses in a term, varying by programModular based Programs Typically comprised of four, six, nine, or twelve week courses within a grading period, varying by programClass SizeThe school will maintain a proper ratio between teachers and students to allow adequate attention to each individual in both theory class and the laboratory. The student teacher ratio will generally not exceed 40:1 in theory classes and 12:1 in laboratory classes.The student teacher ratio for the Surgical Technology program will generally not exceed 20:1 for theory classes for all enrolling cohorts and 12:1 for laboratory classes.Admissions Requirements & ProceduresMiller Motte College seeks students who have a strong desire for practical career preparation in their chosen fields and who have the ability to achieve academicsuccess. Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. Refer to the academic calendar for the exact starting dates. Information about enrollmentin Miller Motte College may be obtained from any of the school’s Admissions Representatives.General Admissions RequirementsThe admission procedure requires an exchange of information between the applicant and an Admissions Representative either on campus or by remote representatives.These representatives conduct a personal interview with each applicant, during which the representative discusses the school’s educational programs in relation to theapplicant’s career preferences, training needs, and individual motivation. This interview plays an important role in helping the applicant determine if the programs offeredat the campus will help them achieve their career goals and if they will move forward with enrollment. High school applicants are encouraged to be accompanied by aparent or legal guardian.In addition, applicants who plan to enter a program must meet the following admission requirements:Complete the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator (see Assessments section for further information). Applicants in all programs (except clock hour andnon Title IV programs) must score a minimum score of 60% on the Technical Competency sections. Applicants who do not score the minimum score on theTechnical Competency section are required to complete the Technology for Success (ORN0001) supplemental student orientation and achieve a minimum score of60% on the Technology for Success assessment.Applicants enrolling into the Surgical Technology at the Miller Motte College campus: Complete the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE).Must meet a minimum score of 18 or higher.Miller Motte College, North Charleston, SC School Catalog May 21, 2021 Page 11 of 84
If an applicant fails to meet the necessary score for admission, the applicant may be re tested using an alternate test form and taking the test timed as before.There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may be re tested.Entrance evaluation may be waived for applicants holding an Associate Degree or higher.In an effort to maintain a safe educational and working environment for students and staff, the school reserves the right to not accept applicants who are known tohave/disclose certain types of criminal convictions in their backgrounds. Admitted students who are discovered to have misrepresented their criminal conviction history inthe application process may be subject to immediate dismissal. Similarly, students who commit certain types of crimes while enrolled may be subject to immediatedismissal. The school reserves the right to conduct criminal background checks on applicants and students in circumstances deemed appropriate.Prior Education RequirementEach applicant mus
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