Section III
Community Colleges
Table of Contents
Facilities, Opportunities & Services
Curriculum
General Education Requirements
Appendices
B Standards of Academic Progress
Ashland Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Elizabethtown Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Hazard Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Henderson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Hopkinsville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Jefferson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Madisonville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Maysville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Owensboro Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Paducah Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Prestonsburg Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Somerset Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
Southeast Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.
The two-year community college is an American 20th century phenomenon arising late in the history of education. In the past 35 years, the community college movement has grown dramatically – a growth that includes over 1,500 colleges and more than six million students. This represents approximately 40 percent of all students presently enrolled in some facet of higher education in the United States.
In 1962, the Kentucky General Assembly authorized formation of a state system to be governed by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. The trustees implemented UKCCS in 1964. The system grew to include more than 100 extended sites, centers and campuses.
The individual colleges and their opening dates of operation are as follows:
Ashland Community College, 1957
Elizabethtown Community College, 1964
Hazard Community College, 1968
Henderson Community College, 1960
Hopkinsville Community College, 1965
Jefferson Community College, 1968
Madisonville Community College, 1968
Maysville Community College, 1968
Owensboro Community College, 1986
Paducah Community College, 1968
Prestonsburg Community College, 1964
Somerset Community College, 1965
Southeast Community College, 1960
January 1998 marked a new beginning for 13 community colleges. In May 1997, the Kentucky General Assembly authorized that the 13 colleges become a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) with the governance overseen by a newly created KCTCS Board of Regents. Fifteen technical colleges in the Technical College Branch form the other arm of KCTCS. Lexington Community College, one of the original 14 community colleges in UKCCS, remains under the governance of the University of Kentucky.
The community colleges serve approximately one-third of all undergraduate students in public postsecondary education in Kentucky. In the fall of 1999, 35,539 students enrolled in credit courses. During that same year, over 460,000 Kentuckians participated in continuing education and community service activities at the colleges. Of this number, more than 43,000 were enrolled in continuing education courses.
A chancellor who is directly responsible to the president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System heads the 13 community colleges. Each community college is led by a president who serves as the chief administrative officer of the college. In addition, each college has a local board of directors, appointed by the Governor. Through this organizational structure, the Community Colleges remain a unified system while retaining the autonomy and freedom to relate to their individual communities.
The Community Colleges are dedicated to the concept that the individual talent of our citizens constitute the nation’s most valuable resource. To ensure utilization of this resource, the colleges work continuously to extend broad educational opportunities to the youth and adults of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The mission of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is to improve the quality of life and employability of the citizens of the Commonwealth by serving as the primary provider of the following postsecondary education programs, training, and services:
· Certificate, diploma, technical degree, associate degree and transfer programs
· Workforce training to meet the needs of existing and new businesses and industries
· Remedial and continuing education
· Short-term, customized training for business and industry
· Adult education
· Associated services
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is governed by a 14-member Board of Regents and consists of two branches – the Community Colleges and the Technical Colleges – with institutions, programs, and training services throughout the Commonwealth.
A leading institution in Northeastern Kentucky since 1938, Ashland Community College has a proud history of encouraging life-long learning. As a committed partner in community and workforce development and in the continuous search for excellence, Ashland Community College offers diverse learning experiences through continuing education, economic development activities, cultural activities, community services, and state-of-the-art technical and semi-professional courses. The College accomplishes this through programs that meet the educational needs of the entire community in an environment which values students as individuals. Ashland Community College’s Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees provide the foundation courses and transfer credits needed to enter advanced degree programs, while its Associate of Applied Science degrees prepare students for employment and career advancement in professional fields. The College is dedicated to providing individual attention and assessment as well as instructional and developmental courses to ensure that each student has access to the skills needed to achieve academic success.
Elizabethtown Community College is a comprehensive community college committed to providing opportunities for quality education, and training, to all individuals in its service area. We work cooperatively with other educational institutions to provide accessible programs and services to prepare individuals to live and work in a constantly changing world.
Under the governance of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Elizabethtown Community College provides:
§ Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs and courses designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to complete the first two years in a baccalaureate program;
§ Associate in Applied Science degree programs, certificates, and courses designed to prepare individuals to excel in today’s complex workforce;
§ Continuing education training and activities designed to strengthen our existing work force and expand the life skills, knowledge, and cultural enrichment of our citizens;
§ Developmental education courses and experiences designed to prepare individuals for success in transfer, technical and continuing education programs and courses;
§ Support services designed to maximize student development and students’ success in accomplishing academic and career goals.
Hazard Community College provides high quality instruction and training primarily to the citizens of the Kentucky River Region of Southeastern Kentucky. The College is committed to providing programs and services that reflect the needs of the region and are designed to provide participants with a broad set of experiences. These experiences will include preparation for transfer to other colleges and universities, technical education and career development; entrepreneurial, economic, cultural, and leadership opportunities; and, collaborative efforts with other schools and institutions, especially Hazard Technical College.
Hazard Community College carries out its mission in an atmosphere which values excellence in teaching and lifelong learning, the highest regard for ethics and the dignity of work, the heritage of Appalachia, and a shared appreciation for cultural diversity.
*Pending Board of Regents
approval.
· Provide general education curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees).
· Offer career-oriented programs to prepare students for immediate technical or paraprofessional employment (Certificates, Diplomas, or Associate in Applied Science degrees).
· Provide continuing education, adult education, and customized training opportunities for the general public, area employers, and the local workforce.
To provide quality two-year transfer programs, technical and semi-professional programs of two years or less, developmental and continuing education, and customized training services to local businesses and industries to improve the knowledge and skills of citizens and workers in the service area.
· To offer individual courses and certificate, diploma, and programs that enable students:
· to transfer to four-year institutions;
· to acquire the knowledge and skills for new or continued employment; and
· to function effectively as citizens in our society.
· To offer non-degree educational opportunities including personal growth, individual enrichment, cultural expression, lifelong learning, professional continuing education, customized business and industry training, and enhancement of economic development.
· To provide flexible educational opportunities through quality campus and distance learning methodologies to the service area.
· To provide developmental, academic, and student support programs that enable students to realize their personal, educational, and professional goals and responsibilities.
· To value excellence in teaching and learning, enrichment through diversity, respect, ethics, and collegiality.
Jefferson Community College offers services and lifelong learning opportunities which meet the following educational needs of student and community members:
· Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs and courses designed to prepare individuals to excel in baccalaureate programs at senior colleges and universities;
· Associate in Applied Science degree programs and courses designed to prepare individuals to excel in today’s technological workforce and designed to include collaboration with Kentucky’s Technical Colleges;
· Continuing education training and activities designed to strengthen our existing workforce and expand life skills and knowledge of our citizens;
· Remedial education courses and experiences designed to prepare individuals for success in transfer, technical, and continuing education programs and courses; and
· Student and academic support services designed to maximize student success in accomplishing their academic and career goals.
It is the mission of Madisonville Community College:
· To offer curricula for the first two years of a baccalaureate program which lead to the awarding of the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and which are transferable to all colleges and universities, public and private, in the Commonwealth;
· To offer curricula for two-year career oriented programs which lead to the Associate in Applied Science degree and which prepare students for immediate technical or semi-professional employment;
· To offer courses in general education, including adult education, within a two year college curriculum, which are not necessarily intended to transfer nor are technically oriented; and
· To provide customized training services to Kentucky employers; continuing education, professional development and personal enrichment opportunities to the public; and arts appreciation and arts education opportunities for the region – all for the purpose of improving the quality of life, knowledge and skills of Kentucky workers and citizens.
The mission of Maysville Community College, as a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is to improve the quality of life and employability of the citizens of the Commonwealth by serving as the primary provider of the following postsecondary education programs, training, and services:
· Certificate, diploma, technical degree, associate degree technical and transfer programs
· Workforce training to meet the needs of existing and new businesses and industries
· Remedial and continuing education
· Short-term, customized training for business and industry
· Adult education
· Associated services
It is the mission of Owensboro Community College to improve the quality of life for citizens by:
§ Providing a comprehensive curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program leading to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and transfer to a baccalaureate institution;
§ Providing a comprehensive curriculum for technical and career programs leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree preparing graduates for immediate employment;
§ Providing customized training for business and industry, community service, and other educational opportunities including developmental education, personal enrichment, and professional development.
Paducah Community College:
§ offers comprehensive academic programs which provide students with transferable courses parallel to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree and/or with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
§ continues to expand and strengthen career and technical programs which prepare students for direct entry into the job market and/or receipt of an Associate in Applied Science degree.
§ offers developmental education courses and experiences designed to prepare individuals for success in transfer, technical, and continuing education programs and courses.
§ develops and offers customized training, continuing education courses, and community service programs designed to meet current and projected workforce needs.
§ provides comprehensive services which meet the academic, personal, social, and career needs of students.
§ utilizes a variety of instructional methods to meet the varied needs of all students.
§ continues to cooperate with educational institutions in order to facilitate student and program articulation including high school, vocational-technical school, upper division, and graduate offerings.
§ stresses student assessment, institutional research/planning, review, and evaluation.
§ offers cultural and recreational programs for quality of life enhancement of the community.
Prestonsburg Community College is a community-based college dedicated to student success. The College is an open access institution committed to lifelong learning and to empowering the residents of the region through economic and community development, educational partnerships and diverse programs. The College provides developmental education, transfer education, technical and career programs, community service and continuing education programs, and services and training to its constituency for skill improvement and enhancement of employability and career opportunities.
Somerset Community College is committed to academic excellence while recognizing the ever changing economic and social needs of the service area. Somerset Community College provides quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities for citizens within a thirteen-county area in South Central Kentucky. Somerset Community College offers students appropriate educational experiences that develop their intellectual curiosity, promote aesthetic awareness, encourage a sense of social responsibility and lead to successful lives and lifelong learning.
Somerset Community College will provide:
1. A general two year academic curriculum with credits transferable to two year and four year colleges and universities;
2. Technical and semi-professional programs of two years or less;
3. Within a two-year college curriculum, courses in general education, including adult education, not necessarily intended for transfer nor technically oriented;
4. Services to Kentucky’s employers and the general public to provide continuing education and customized training for purposes of improving the knowledge and skills of Kentucky workers and citizens in all regions of the state.
Somerset Community College is one of the twenty-eight institutions that constitute the Kentucky Community and Technical College System as established by the Kentucky General Assembly.
Southeast Community College will provide:
§ Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs and courses designed to prepare individuals to succeed in baccalaureate programs at senior colleges and universities;
§ Associate in Applied Science degree programs and courses designed to prepare individuals to succeed in today’s technological workforce;
§ Continuing education, training activities and services designed to expand life skills and knowledge of our citizens, strengthen the existing workforce, and enhance community and business development; and
§ Academic support and developmental education courses and experiences designed to prepare individuals for success in transfer, technical, and continuing education programs and courses.
The Community Colleges are charged to offer curricula for the first two years of a baccalaureate program. Courses parallel university offerings and are transferable to four-year institutions — both public and private. Students who successfully complete 60 semester hours of work in major fields or professional curricula are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
Students who expect to complete a bachelor’s degree have three information resources: 1) the statewide general education transfer policy, 2) Baccalaureate Program Transfer Frameworks, and 3) transfer agreements with individual universities.
In January, 1996, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education implemented a new statewide General Education Transfer Policy designed to improve the transferability of general education course work among public colleges and universities. Students who have completed specified general education requirements for the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and intend to transfer to a public college or university should see the description of transfer requirements.
During the fall 1997, Baccalaureate Program Transfer Frameworks were established. This new option in Kentucky's postsecondary education system helps those students who have goals to obtain a baccalaureate degree, begin their education at a community college, then transfer to any public university in the state — with the guarantee that ALL credits taken in compliance with a framework will apply to their program. These frameworks may be found on the web at http://www.cpe.state.ky.us/students/students.htm#Transfer.
Campus transfer liaisons and university catalogs provide additional information about bachelor's degree requirements. Students who plan to earn a bachelor's degree should consult with their counselors and academic advisors to plan course work appropriate for transfer and to identify applicable transfer agreements with individual universities.
The Community Colleges are committed to an expanded program of occupational career education to provide trained technicians to meet the workforce needs of the Commonwealth, especially in business, engineering, and health technologies.
These career programs, usually completed in two years, lead to the Associate in Applied Science degree. Many students decide to spread their education over a longer period.
Associate in Applied Science degree curricula, combining a foundation in general education with technical courses, are the following:
Accounting Technology
Agricultural Technology
Apprenticeship Studies
Automotive Technology
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Business Technology
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Commercial Art Technology
Computer Information Systems
Culinary Arts
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Engineering Technology
Environmental Science Technology
Forest and Wood Technology
Health Physics
Human Services
Industrial Chemical Technology
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Industrial Plastics Technology
Law Enforcement Technology
Medical Assistant
Network and Information Systems Technology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Office Systems
Physical Therapist Assistant
Professional Crafts
Quality Technology
Radiography
Real Estate
Respiratory Care
Technical Studies
III. Continuing
Education and Community Service Opportunities
The campus of the community college is literally the area of the state which it serves. Each community college strives to promote the intellectual activities of the community and exert its influence to enrich and preserve the culture of its service area.
Considerable emphasis is given to adult and continuing education programs designed to meet the needs of local business and industry, as well as private citizens. Since new developments in most fields of endeavor require updating of knowledge and skills, interest in lifelong learning has increased. In addition, many individuals are interested in personal enrichment and vocational pursuits. Both credit and non-credit courses are available to those desiring to further their education on a part-time basis. These programs include evening classes, workshops, seminars, and short courses. Courses and programs are offered on the community college campuses and in other facilities located in the service areas of the colleges.
Each community college also attempts to help meet the cultural needs of its area. A variety of concerts, lectures, exhibits, folk festivals, and dramatic presentations are offered annually.
Facilities, Opportunities, & Services
The Community Colleges are structured to provide the necessary support that students need in order to achieve a rewarding and successful academic experience. Classes and laboratories are housed in modern structures on campuses planned to accommodate future growth and development of college programs. Many classes are offered at off-campus facilities. Each community college has a campus store where students and faculty may obtain textbooks, as well as a variety of reading and instructional materials. Other facilities, opportunities, and services are described below.
Learning
Laboratories
Libraries
Student Housing
Alumni Associations
Co-Curricular Activities
Inter-Community College Student Advisory
Council
Student Government
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Counseling, Guidance, and Testing Services
Employee Educational Program (EEP)
Service to Students with Disabilities
All of the community colleges have learning laboratories which help students improve themselves in basic learning skills and in subject matter areas. Students who are experiencing difficulties in academic skill areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics; other students who want to sharpen their academic skills; and older students who want to review previously-learned skills are among those who have found the services provided by learning laboratories to be helpful.
Learning laboratories may use a variety of techniques and materials to assist students. Tutoring services, group work, and individualized instruction may be employed and tests may be given to determine when students have reached a particular level of achievement. Materials include filmstrips, individualized learning packets, programmed texts, sound pages, and faculty-developed materials.
The KCTCS community college libraries support the learning process for KCTCS students, the research and teaching of KCTCS faculty, and the intellectual and cultural lives of the communities they serve. They are part of the total teaching and learning process, providing information access and services that support the educational and enrichment goals of Kentuckians.
All the community college libraries provide resources for their patrons in a variety of formats. Today, library resources are being greatly enhanced by acquisitions in electronic media. All the libraries have access to a variety of databases and that access is transforming library research. The print collections of the libraries range up to 60,000 volumes. Thousands of titles in a variety of media are added to the collections each year and hundreds of periodical subscriptions are maintained.
The community college libraries share an online integrated library management system, Endeavor Voyager. Their Voyager database contains approximately 300,000 titles. Public access to the catalog is provided on the World Wide Web at http://opac.kctcs.net so that users anywhere can search at any time unhindered by hours of operation.
The community college libraries share resources extensively with each other as well as other libraries. They are full participants in the Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual Library which offers an array of databases, a number of them full text, as well as document delivery services and enhanced interlibrary loan operations. As a part of the KCVL, the libraries now have the Ariel document transmission system for digitizing and transmitting articles on the Internet. For books and other media, KCVL will launch a ground courier service in summer 2000. Additionally, the libraries serve as delivery points for information services to students of the Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual University.
This spirit of cooperation and collaboration extends from the semi-annual library directors meetings for planning, policy making and development to participation in OCLC, the library cooperative that makes international library loans possible. The community college libraries engage in consortial arrangements at every level. In the many things that they do cooperatively from sharing an online system to database licensing to participation in other consortia, they are supported by the Library Network Office in the KCTCS Information Technology Department.
With the exception of Hazard Community College - Lees Campus, the community colleges are nonresidential colleges and no housing facilities are provided.
Privileges of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association are extended to graduates of UK approved associate degree programs of the community colleges and former students with 12 or more credit hours.
Co-curricular activities for students vary among the several colleges. Many opportunities exist for participation in student government, newspaper or literary magazine publication, debating, speech contests, drama, orchestra, band, choral groups, college-sponsored radio and television programs, art shows, and intramural sports.
Several community colleges have joint faculty-student activities such as art exhibits, bowling leagues, drama productions, and presentation and discussion of selected foreign and American films.
Inter-Community College Student Advisory Council
The Inter-Community College Student Advisory Council consists of the presidents of the local student councils. Members of this organization serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor for the Community Colleges. In addition, the Advisory Council provides student council presidents from the various community colleges the opportunity to exchange ideas on topics of mutual concern.
Each community college has a student council comprised of the elected representatives of the student body. The purpose of the student council is to provide a channel of communication whereby students can express themselves and make their views known to fellow students, faculty, and administration. The student council assists in sponsoring and regulating student activities and encourages the active participation of students in these activities. It is concerned with student involvement in all aspects of college life along with an appreciation of the privileges and responsibilities of being a college student.
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Each community college has its own chapter of this organization. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa and its chapters provide opportunities for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, lively fellowship for student scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. For more information, contact the Phi Theta Kappa advisor on your campus.
Counseling,
Guidance, and Testing Services
Each community college provides counseling and guidance services to students. Qualified counselors are available and prepared to do individual or group counseling and testing. The counselors assist students in setting educational and career goals.
The community colleges have been designated as testing centers for administering scholastic examinations. Examinations given at the colleges include the American College Test (ACT), the Career Planning Program (CPP), ASSET, COMPASS, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and correspondence study programs for other colleges and universities. Other examinations given at some community colleges include the GED (General Education Development) Test, State Merit System examinations for the Department of Personnel, and ACT PEP (Proficiency Examination Program). Please see your local college counselor for a list of examinations given.
Employee
Educational Program (EEP)
Any regular full-time employee of a postsecondary public institution, including the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), is eligible for a tuition waiver (HR Policy #51.0) at any public postsecondary institution. Eligible employees may take up to 18 credit hours per year: 6 hours for the spring semester, 6 hours for the fall semester, and 6 hours for the summer (4-week and 8-week sessions are combined). Continuing education or community education and audited courses are not covered. Only regular, full-time employees are eligible for the tuition deferral. Part-time employees and family members of employees are not eligible. Here are the EEP guidelines:
1. Employees must follow admission and registration procedures and deadlines. Be aware of fee payment deadlines and fee assessment when courses are changed.
2. An EEP form must be completed and submitted to the KCTCS Benefits Office, KCTCS 2760 Research Park Dr., P.O. Box 14092, Lexington, KY 40512-4092, by the deadline established each semester.
3. Only one course may be taken during work hours with your supervisor’s approval. Missed time must be made up within the same work week, which may include taking only a half-hour lunch break or changing starting and/or ending times. Vacation time cannot be used to take a class or to make up the work hours missed.
Graduate level benefits (including graduate and undergraduate courses taken at the post-baccalaureate level) will be subject to taxation.
Assistance is available at each community college with career, part-time, and summer job placement. The placement coordinator can provide information regarding the employment opportunities in the immediate geographical area.
Service
to Students With Disabilities
Each community college has a coordinator to assist students with any disabilities. Students with disabilities who desire academic accommodations must provide the coordinator with current documentation of their disability including sufficient evidence of the need for academic accommodations.
The relationship between the community college and the student as a member of the campus community and as a member of student organizations is covered in the Community College Code of Student Conduct: Rules, Procedures, and Responsibilities. Copies are available at the individual community colleges.
Applying for Admission
A student enrolling at a community college for the first time, or re-entering the community college after being out for one or more semesters, must file an application for admission or re-entry. Students may be admitted to a community college as freshmen, as students with advanced standing from other institutions, as transient students, or as non-degree students. Admitted students may be subject to the precollege curriculum requirements.
KCTCS
Assessment and Placement Policy
Non-Resident Students
Advanced Standing and Transfer of Credit
Foreign
Students
Transient Students
Readmission After Two or More Years
· Students should write to the admissions office of the community college they wish to attend and request an admissions application.
· The full and proper name of the student and Social Security or college-assigned number must be used in registering and for all other official purposes.
· Students entering a college for the first time should ask their high school principal or counselor to send a copy of their high school record to the admissions office of the college they plan to attend.
· Students who have taken the GED should have a GED Score Report sent to the admissions office.
· Students entering with advanced standing should have an official transcript from each college attended forwarded to the admissions office. Courses in progress should be listed even though grades are not available.
· Students should submit results of the American College Test (ACT), Career Planning Program (CPP), ASSET or COMPASS.
· Students seeking admission to a technical program should contact the program coordinator for information regarding any special requirements for admission. This should be done well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to enroll. In most instances, this should be done at least six months in advance.
· Applicants must file an application for admission, the entering student survey, and supporting documents prior to the first day of classes of the term or session for which the student plans to enroll. Some colleges, however, may have an earlier date. Students should check with the admissions office of the college they plan to attend for registration/application deadlines.
After receiving the completed application and other forms, the admissions office will notify the applicant of his or her admissions status.
The community colleges accept as beginning freshmen all Kentucky residents who have graduated from high school and have not attended another college, and any non-high school graduate who has secured the GED Certificate or is eligible to take the GED. Submission of the results of the American College Test (ACT), Career Planning Program (CPP), ASSET or COMPASS, and high school transcript, is required. According to the Council on Postsecondary Education’s Guidelines for Undergraduate Admission to the State-Supported Institutions of Postsecondary Education in Kentucky, “The Career Planning Program Level II (CPP-II), the ASSET testing program, or the COMPASS testing program may be substituted for the ACT requirement for adult students [sic]. . .” An adult student is defined as, “a student who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older.” A health form may also be required.
The ACT is given on five dates during the year at test centers located throughout Kentucky and other states. Information on the ACT, testing dates, and locations of test centers is available through high school counselors and principals, and admission offices and counselors of the community colleges.
The CPP is offered upon request at many community colleges. In addition, colleges offer COMPASS/ASSET examinations.
An out-of-state resident seeking to enter the community college as a freshman will be admitted only if the applicant’s high school record, ACT results, and other measures of scholastic aptitude, as described below, indicate probable academic success.
KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy
(Required Fall 2001/College Option Fall 2000)
Students enrolling in KCTCS colleges for the purpose of earning credit applicable toward an educational credential (certificate, diploma, associate degree) must demonstrate through the submission of scores on specified assessment instruments that they possess the minimum academic skills essential for success. Students who do not demonstrate these academic skills must remedy the identified skill deficiencies prior to enrolling in entry-level courses for which those skills are essential.
This assessment and placement policy specifically applies to:
§ Students who will enroll in a KCTCS college for the first time in fall 2000 or later for the purpose of earning an educational credential (certificate, diploma, or associate degree). Students who intend to transfer to a university are defined as degree seeking. Students who have not decided on a program of study are defined as seeking an educational credential.
§ Students who transfer from a non-KCTCS institution and who have not demonstrated academic skills appropriate for the education credential they seek, either through assessment results or successful completion of relevant entry-level courses.
§ Students who decide to earn an educational credential subsequent to their enrollment as a non-credential seeking student and who have not demonstrated the academic skills appropriate for the educational credential they seek.
Students who do not intend to seek an educational credential are exempt from taking the assessment instrument; however, all students must meet individual course prerequisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses. High school students enrolled for postsecondary credit are subject to current community college or technical college admission policies on the concurrent enrollment of high school students.
Students with disabilities may request accommodation consistent with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
For students seeking any associate degree, a minimum score of 18 on the ACT in reading, mathematics, and English qualifies the student to enroll in the appropriate entry-level course in the discipline. For students who do not submit ACT scores or whose ACT scores are below the minimum, relevant COMPASS or ASSET scores will be utilized for course placement. Students whose COMPASS or ASSET scores are below the level for placement in developmental courses will be referred to adult basic education services.
KCTCS colleges may place a student who scores below the systemwide standard into an entry-level college course, if the course offers supplementary academic support, such as extra class sessions, additional labs, tutoring, and increased monitoring of students, beyond that which is usually associated with an entry-level course. Clearly defined conditions under which colleges may place borderline students in entry-level courses are currently in development.
Applicants who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky must (1) meet the conditions for the admission of resident applicants and (2) obtain the approval of the president of the community college. In addition, non-resident students must meet at least one (1) of the following conditions:
1. Graduate in the top 50 percent of their high school class
2. Score in the 50th percentile or above for all students taking the American College Test (ACT) nationally
3. Demonstrate, through other accepted measures, the ability to pursue the college academic program without substantial remedial aid.
Classification of residency for admission and tuition assessment purposes is located in Appendix A.
Advanced Standing And Transfer Of Credit
An applicant who has previously attended an accredited college or university and who has an overall grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 quality-point scale in all course work attempted will be accepted for admission. An official transcript(s) of all previous college work must be submitted. In order to be classified as fully accredited, a college or university must be a member of a regional accrediting association. Degree credit work taken at a fully accredited college or university is recognized credit hour for credit hour. Quarter hours are recognized as two-thirds (2/3) of a semester hour. Credit earned from non-accredited institutions is not recognized in the General Education Transfer Policy. Recognition of credit earned at a non-accredited college or university may be obtained by special subject examinations or may be validated by the completion of twelve (12) credit hours, with a grade-point average of at least 2.0, excluding developmental or remedial courses.
Grades, credits, quality points, and academic status from courses taken at other community colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System are transferred when the student enrolls.
A student who has previously attended an accredited college or university — other than a college in the Community Colleges — and who has less than an overall grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted, may be considered for admission on probation provided the applicant:
1. has been out of college for at least one 16-week semester or
2. will succeed in the opinion of the president of the community college.
In addition to the general admission requirements, every non-resident alien applicant whose native language is not English is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before being approved for admission. A score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL, or an average score of 81 or higher in English Language Skills on the Michigan Test is required for admission, provided that either is attained within the 18 months previous to the first day of classes of the semester for which the applicant is applying. The results of the American College Test (ACT), the Career Planning Program (CPP), COMPASS or ASSET must also be submitted.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service. Write to them at ETS, Princeton, New Jersey, 98540, USA. The Michigan Test is available at many institutions in the United States. The ACT is given in a number of countries and is administered on five test dates during the year in the United States. The CPP, COMPASS and ASSET may be administered by the local college.
Non resident alien students must also show proof that they have their own health insurance that is payable in the United States.
A transient or visiting student must file a form completed by the student’s home college indicating that the student is eligible to enroll in that institution. Admission as a transient or visiting student is good for the semester or session for which the student applies.
Persons who desire instruction without wishing to become degree candidates may be admitted as non-degree students. Such students must present satisfactory evidence that they are prepared to complete the work desired. Before enrolling in a particular course, however, such a student must obtain the permission of the instructor.
Courses taken as a non-degree student will not qualify a person for admission as a degree candidate. Non-degree students may become degree students after meeting regular admission requirements. Credit in degree courses earned before a student meets admission requirements will be counted toward a degree.
Non-degree students are exempt from the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy.
The condition of graduation from high school may be waived for outstanding students currently enrolled in high school who have completed their junior year, with appropriate recommendations from high school personnel. The academic criteria for admission before graduation from high school are available at each community college.
In some cases, courses offered on the high school campus carry both high school and college credit. These dual-credit courses are designed for academically talented high school seniors and are generally classified as advanced placement or honors courses. The criteria for admission to these courses are available at each community college.
Admission to a community college does not guarantee admission to any technical program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Admission to these degree programs is dependent upon the availability of resources for implementation of qualified instruction, and the number of students admitted may be limited by these considerations.
There are guidelines for admission to some technical programs which are used in the selection process. In addition, technical standards have been developed for some programs. Preference in admission is given to Kentucky residents. Students seeking admission to a technical program should contact the program coordinator for information regarding any special requirements for admission. This should be done well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to enroll. In most instances, this should be done approximately eight months in advance. Students interested in Associate in Applied Science degree programs should check with the community colleges of their choice regarding the admission process.
Students in allied health and nursing programs may be required to take certain laboratory examinations prior to experience in clinical facilities. Each student accepted for admission to a health-related program requiring patient/client contact must show evidence that he or she has professional liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the Community Colleges prior to any patient/client contact in any health-related course.
After admission and prior to enrollment in an allied health, early childhood, environmental science, or nursing program, students must show evidence that they have received Hepatitis B vaccination or that they are in the process of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series. A signed declination form must be submitted if a student chooses not to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination.
Students seeking admission to a transfer program leading to an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree should refer to the Applying for Admission section of this bulletin. All conditions for admission must be met.
Readmission After Two or More Years
A student who has been re-admitted after having remained out of the Community Colleges for a period of two or more years, and who has completed at least 12 credit hours in non-developmental and non-remedial courses with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have none of the previous Community College course work counted toward the computation of the student’s grade-point average. This procedure is commonly called “bankruptcy.”
In addition, the president of the college may permit such a re-admitted student, who has elected not to count past work, to receive credit for those courses the student selects.
It is expected that all students will submit all required credentials before they become eligible to register for classes. Beginning two weeks prior to the start of classes students may be granted "conditional" admission status and allowed to register prior to the completion of the credential file.
The students will be advised that their grades will be held and that no transcript will be released until the "conditional" status is removed.
Students will not be permitted to reregister for subsequent semesters with a "conditional" status.
All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to a community college or to any academic program thereof regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, or mental or physical disability.
Tuition, Fees, & Financial Aid
Room and Board for Lees College
Cancellation of Registration
for Non-Payment of Fees
Deferred Tuition and Fee Payment
Plan
Continuing Education/Community
Service Fees and Refund Policy
Professional Liability
Insurance
Housing: Costs of room and board for non-commuting students vary according to accommodations in the respective communities.
Books and Supplies: Costs will depend on the student’s schedule of classes and are $50 to $100 per class each semester.
Resident Nonresident*
Full-Time
Student
Semester $575.00 $1725.00
Semester Credit Hour $48.00 $144.00
Intersession/Summer
Credit Hour $48.00 $144.00
Part-Time
Student
Semester Credit Hour $48.00 $144.00
Intersession/Summer
Credit Hour $48.00 $144.00
* Fees at the community colleges vary according to the privileges granted and the place of residence of the student (Kentucky or another state). Fees are subject to change without notice. See Appendix A for classification of residency.
Note: KCTCS colleges with approved out-of-state
waiver plans may waive tuition and fees for out-of-state students who live in
contiguous state and enroll in those colleges where a tuition reciprocity
agreement does not exist.
Applied
Music
$25.00 per semester for one course for one credit (or non-credit)
$50.00 per semester for one course for two credits (or non-credit)
$50.00 per semester for two or more courses (credit or non-credit)
$5.00 for each half-hour lesson per week for each student in Applied Music who is not regularly enrolled in the community college. This is in addition to the usual charge for individual lessons.
Auditors
Auditors are charged the same fee that they would pay for credit.
Graduation
Candidates for graduation may rent caps and gowns.
Health
Fee
A health fee of $85.75 will be charged for each semester. (Applies only to Prestonsburg Community College.)
Information Technology Fee
An information technology fee of $40 per semester for full-time credit offerings will be charged, and $4 per credit hour (up to 10 credit hours) for part-time credit offerings.
KET Passthru
There is a passthru service charge of $20 for KET course offerings.
Room and Board Rates for Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College
Undergraduate Residence Hall
Plan Proposed Rate 2000-2001
Housing/Dining* / Year $3,440.00
Housing/Semester** $780.00
Dining/Semester $940.00
Per-Diem Meal Rate $11.50
* Meal plan includes 19 meals per week for 16 weeks/semester.
** Double occupancy (Daily rate is $12.50.) Single occupancy (Daily rate is $19.)
Cancellation of Registration for Non-Payment of Fees
Tuition and fees are payable in full before the beginning of classes each semester. There is a provision for partial or deferred payment of tuition. Students who have not paid their fees by the day prior to the start of classes will have their registration canceled. Between the 1st and 7th day, students may be reinstated by paying their registration fees. After the 7th day, students may not be reinstated for that semester.
Deferred Tuition and Fee Payment Plan
Students may opt to participate in the deferred tuition and fee payment plan. There will be a $25.00 per semester non-refundable fee for full-time students opting to participate in the plan. The first payment will be fifty (50) percent of the total tuition and fees for the semester followed by two additional monthly payments of twenty-five (25) percent of the total. The $25.00 per semester fee for full-time students may be added to the tuition and fees in calculating the total amount of payment for the plan.
There will be a $15.00 per semester non-refundable fee for part-time students opting to participate in the plan. The first payment will be fifty (50) percent of the total tuition and fees for the semester followed by two additional monthly payments of twenty-five (25) percent of the total. The $15.00 per semester fee for part-time students may be added to the tuition and fees in calculating the total amount of payment for the plan.
Students who are delinquent in their financial obligations to a community college, or any division or organization of a community college, shall not be allowed to register for the next term, transfer their credits to another school, or graduate.
An academic term is defined as an administrative time period within which sessions are defined. An academic session is a class scheduling/enrollment time period within an academic term.
No refund of tuition and refundable fees will be made to a student whose course load is reduced as a result of passing a special examination for credit.
In order for a student to receive a refund, a student must officially withdraw within the refund period specified with this policy.
To assure recovery of federal financial aid funds, effective with the fall semester, 2000, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System will adopt the Federal Return of the Title IV Funds policy as described in Section 668.22 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998.
The president/director of the community/technical college is authorized to approve and implement limited exceptions to this refund policy. All exceptions granted must be documented and documentation retained for audit purposes. Community/technical college president/director exceptions shall not relieve the student of the responsibility to provide official notification of withdrawal through the community/technical college as an eligibility requirement to receive a refund. All exceptions to the refund policy must ensure compliance with relevant regulations promulgated by authorized agencies of the federal, state and local government.
|
Refund Period* |
16 weeks |
8 weeks |
6 weeks |
4 weeks |
|
Last day to withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund |
Prior to the first day of the session |
Prior to the first day of the session |
Prior to the first day of the session |
Prior to the first day of the session |
|
Last day to withdraw and receive 80% tuition refund |
7 days |
4 days |
3 days |
1 day |
|
Last day to withdraw and receive a 50% tuition refund |
28 days |
14 days |
10 days |
7 days |
Note: Days referenced are calendar days.
The Chancellor for the Community Colleges/Chancellor for the Technical Colleges may approve non-refundable tuition and/or fees for specific programs with enrollment limitations.
*Withdrawal from a course
does not constitute eligibility for a refund unless the status of the student
changes from full-time (12 credit hours for a 16-week session) to part-time
status. All fees are subject to change
without notice.
Continuing Education/Community Service Fees and Refund
Policy
Fees for non-credit programs will vary depending on the length and content of program offerings. All fees are payable upon registration. No registration will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fee.
If a program or offering is canceled, the registration fee will be fully refunded unless the student chooses to enroll in an alternate equivalent course. A full refund will be granted if a student officially withdraws from a course prior to the first class session. No refunds will be made after the first class session.
Official withdrawal from a course requires that the student notify the Continuing Education/Community Service Office regarding intention to withdraw. The date on which notification of withdrawal is received in the Continuing Education/Community Service Office will be used to determine eligibility for a refund. Failure to attend class does not constitute official withdrawal.
Occasionally a college will offer special programs for which no refund will be given. Continuing Education/Community Service programs for which a different refund policy applies will indicate the specific refund policy in the announcements, pamphlets, and/or brochures that advertise the programs.
Professional Liability Insurance
Students who enroll in any health-related program course requiring patient/client contact must show evidence that they have professional liability insurance, or they may purchase insurance through the college Business Office. Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program or the Human Services program are also required to have professional liability insurance. The cost of professional liability insurance purchased through the college Business Office is $12.00 for the school year. The annual cost is subject to change without notice.
Community college students are eligible to receive financial assistance under the programs administered by the University of Kentucky Office of Student Financial Aid and also under programs administered by each community college. A student seeking information, however, should first contact the financial aid office of the community college in which the student plans to enroll.
V. A. Educational Assistance Allowances
1. Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), designating on the FAFSA the community college of their choice. Applicants should submit the FAFSA no later than April 15, and preferably prior to March 15. The priority application deadline for a Kentucky State Grant is March 15.
2. Transfer students must submit a Financial Aid Transcript from each post-secondary school previously attended whether or not they received financial aid.
3. Applicants may also be required to submit a local community college form. Students should check with the financial aid office at their community college to find out if such a form is required.
4. Freshman applicants must take the American College Test (ACT), the Career Planning Program (CPP), ASSET or COMPASS.
Application forms are available at community college financial aid offices and high school counseling offices.
Every effort is made to notify applicants of the amount and kind of assistance awarded as soon as possible after the student's application is complete or June 1, whichever is later. Almost all types of aid are based on financial need. No awards are final until applicants are accepted for admission and enrolled by the community college.
Federal and state regulations require that a student be enrolled in courses leading to a degree or certificate in order to be eligible for financial assistance. Therefore, students who are enrolled or who expect to enroll in courses but are not admitted as degree-seeking students generally do not qualify for any federal or state financial assistance.
Financial aid from the following programs are most commonly used by community college students. Students should consult their community college financial aid office for information about additional financial aid programs.
Scholarship funds are available for academically worthy students. Generally, scholarships at the community colleges are supported by gifts from alumni and friends of the colleges. Consequently, the number of scholarships available at any time depends almost entirely upon the extent of private giving.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic ability and evidence of need for financial assistance. Some scholarships are limited to students enrolled in a particular program, some are limited to the student whose home is in a particular geographic area, and others are available to any qualified student.
Each community college has its own scholarship program and its own scholarship committee. Among scholarships available to community college students are dairy science scholarships and scholarships designated specifically for African-American students.
In addition, a number of scholarships have been designated by the University of Kentucky for community college students who transfer to the University. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Information on these scholarships is available from each community college financial aid office.
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a federal aid program designed to provide financial assistance in the form of non-repayable grants. The amount of the Federal Pell Grant is determined on the basis of the financial resources of the student and the student’s family and the cost of attending the institution. To be eligible for consideration for a Federal Pell Grant, the student must be an undergraduate student who has not received a baccalaureate degree. Students should complete the FAFSA to be considered for a Federal Pell Grant.
The College Access Program (CAP) provides basic access for eligible Kentucky students who attend a public college or university in the state. CAP grants are based on community college tuition rates.
In order to qualify, a student must carry at least six semester hours, establish financial need, and be a US citizen and Kentucky resident. The student must not have previously received a bachelor’s degree, not be enrolled in a program leading to a religious vocation, and must be enrolled in courses leading to a degree. If enrolled at least half-time, the student must also apply for a Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are awarded to students with exceptional need. Consequently, SEOG funds are usually awarded to students who also receive a Pell Grant. Most Federal SEOG awards do not exceed $600. Applicants are automatically considered for a Federal SEOG when they complete and return the FAFSA.
The Federal Perkins Student Loan Program is a low interest loan program targeted to the neediest students. The total Federal Perkins Loan awarded over time cannot exceed $15,000 for an undergraduate student and cannot exceed $6,000 during the first two years of study. Interest does not accrue and payments are not required while a borrower is enrolled at least on a half-time basis. The current interest rate is five (5) percent per year and begins to accrue the tenth month after the borrower ceases to be a half-time student.
Students interested in receiving a Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, must meet with the financial aid coordinator at the community college, attend a Direct Loan Entrance interview, and sign a Direct Loan promissory note(s). The financial aid coordinator should be contacted for more details on this process.
The maximum amount for which a student is eligible, depends on the year in school and the loan limits established for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program as follows:
· Students who have not completed their first year may borrow up to $2,625 per academic year.
· Students who have completed 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours, are eligible to borrow up to $3,500 per academic year.
The maximum amount awarded may be a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans. The student must pay the interest on the portion that is unsubsidized while in school and during any grace or in-school deferment periods, unless he/she elects to have the interest added to the principal (capitalization). Having the interest capitalized will mean much larger payments when repayment begins.
Students who are considered independent of their parents may borrow additional funds beyond the annual limit of the unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan. The additional unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan limits per academic year for independent students are:
· Undergraduate independent students who have completed less than 60 hours may borrow up to $4,000 per academic year.
· Undergraduate independent students who have completed 60 or more hours may borrow up to $5,000 per academic year.
The maximum total amount of Federal Direct Stafford Loans available to undergraduate students is $23,000 subsidized, plus $23,000 unsubsidized for independent undergraduate students.
Dependent undergraduate students may not borrow the additional amount under the unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan because of the availability of the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents. Exceptions may be made by a Financial Aid Coordinator if the parent is denied a PLUS loan.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans have an origination fee of three (3) percent that will be deducted from the loan amount.
The interest rate is variable for all Federal Direct Stafford Loans but will not exceed 8.25 percent under current law.
The Federal Direct PLUS Loan interest rate is variable but will not exceed 9 percent under current law.
V.A. Educational Assistance Allowances
All of the community colleges have been approved for enrollment of veterans and other persons eligible to receive Veterans’ Educational Assistance Allowances. Each community college has an Office of Veterans’ Affairs or an individual to coordinate federal and state programs for veterans and eligible dependents. V.A. regulations may change from time to time. For this reason, individuals receiving veterans’ educational benefits should keep in contact with the Office of Veterans’ Affairs at their local community college. The Office of Veterans’ Affairs must be informed immediately by the student of any change in student status. Failure to report change in status may result in the individual being held liable by the Veterans’ Administration for any overpayment. It is imperative that the student read and closely follow the following guidelines adapted from V.A. regulations:
1. Title 38, United States code, sections 1674 and 1724, require that educational assistance benefits to veterans and other eligible persons be discontinued when the student ceases to make satisfactory progress toward his or her training objective.
2. Standards of progress with respect to probation, suspension, graduation, etc., are published elsewhere in this catalog.
3. The Veterans’ Administration must be notified within 30 days of the last date of attendance in any course from which a veteran or other eligible person withdraws. Students who withdraw from a course must report this fact immediately to the Office of Veterans’ Affairs at the community college.
4. Any veteran who is reported as “not in class” at the end of any semester and who has not been previously reported to the V.A. as a termination will be reported as being terminated. The college will report the last day of attendance or the last date there is any evidence of attendance. If the student is given a failing grade (E), this provision for reporting termination does not apply.
5. Veterans or other eligible persons may not remain on probation beyond two semesters without an improvement in academic standing.
6. No payment of educational benefits will be made to a veteran or other eligible person for audited courses or courses for which the grade assigned is not used when computing graduation requirements, including courses from which the veteran or other eligible person withdraws.
7. An incomplete grade (I) must be converted to a credit grade counting toward graduation or a failing grade within one calendar year of the date on which the I was assigned.
8. Students receiving V.A. benefits may not receive their benefits for repeating a course in which a satisfactory grade has been given.
9. Only one change of major is allowed without counseling.
10. A veteran or eligible person may only receive V.A. benefits for taking subjects that will count toward his or her educational objectives (associate degree or transfer program).
The Federal Work-Study Program provides funds to create part-time work opportunities for students. Many of these jobs are related to the student’s area of study.
The number of hours a student may work is determined by the student’s need for financial assistance.
In areas served by community colleges, part-time work is often available for students who desire to earn funds to help pay for their educational expenses.
Students who are partly self-supported may seek help from their advisors in adjusting their study loads so that their employment will not prevent them from obtaining the greatest benefit from their course work.
Herman L. Donovan Senior Citizens Fellowship Program — Anyone who has attained the age of 65 or more may enroll for regular courses at the community colleges without payment of fees. Courses may be taken for credit toward a degree or studied for no credit. All prerequisites and entrance requirements are waived for students under this program.
Veteran and War Orphan Benefits — Students who believe they may be entitled to benefits under legislation designed to assist war orphans, children of totally disabled veterans, or disabled veterans, should consult the financial aid office of the community college for information before enrolling.
In addition, inquiries regarding V. A. educational benefits may be directed to the Veterans Administration, 600 Federal Place, Louisville, KY 40202, or telephone toll-free 1-800-827-2050, or in Lexington, (606) 253-0566, and in Louisville, (502) 584-2231. Information on the Kentucky War Orphan Tuition Waiver Program is available from the Kentucky Division for Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 600 Federal Place, Louisville, KY 40202, or telephone (502) 588-4447.
Kentucky Army National Guard Education and Financial Aid Programs — A number of financial aid programs are available through membership in the Kentucky National Guard. These programs generally provide tuition assistance, monthly stipends, or the repayment of federal student loans. Interested persons should contact their local National Guard unit or the Civilian Education Program Manager for the Kentucky National Guard, at (502) 564-8550, or toll-free at 1-800-372-7601.
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance — Students who are disabled or have an employment disability may receive assistance through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. The assistance varies from partial to full payment of tuition, books, and other fees. Contact the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Education, 209 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, or call 1-800-372-7172. High school counselors and community college financial aid offices should also have information available.
In order to receive federal financial aid, a student who is otherwise eligible must not owe a refund on any grant or loan or be in default on any loan, and must not have borrowed in excess of the loan limits at any institution.
Standards
of Satisfactory Academic Progress
In order to receive financial assistance through Title IV federal financial aid programs, students must meet the Community College Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. These standards are for financial aid purposes only and are in addition to the academic policies of the Community Colleges. The Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is located in Appendix B.
Student Load
Faculty Advisors
Grading System
Orientation and Developmental Courses
Grade-Point Average
Readmission after Two or More Years (Academic Bankruptcy)
English Requirement
Repeating a Course
Final Examinations
External Experiences
Articulation Agreements
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement
Program
Distance Learning
American Institute of Banking
Certified Professional Secretary Examination
Special Examinations
National Board for Respiratory Care
Industry Standard Certification Examinations – Microsoft,
Novell, A+
Service Related Experience
American Council on Education
Cooperative Education
Service Learning
Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Reinstatement
Dean’s List
Second Associate Degree
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors
UK Degree Phase Out
The maximum load to be carried during any semester by a student in a community college (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) is 19 credit hours or the number of hours specified in the curriculum for the particular semester, whichever is larger.
The minimum load for a full-time student in a community college is 12 credit hours.
A student who has attained a grade-point average of 3.0 on a load of at least 15 credit hours for the preceding semester may be permitted by the president of the college to carry a maximum of three extra credit hours, provided the total is not in excess of 22 credit hours for the semester.
Normally, the maximum course load (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) shall be four credit hours for the four-week intersession, seven credit hours in a six-week session, and ten credit hours in the eight-week summer session. A student who has attained a grade point average of 3.0 may be granted permission by the president of the college to carry a maximum of five hours in a four-week session, eight hours in a six-week session, and twelve hours in an eight-week session.
A student on academic probation shall not take more than 15 credit hours in a semester, four credit hours in a four-week intersession, six credit hours in a six-week summer session and seven credit hours in an eight-week summer session.
A student may be registered simultaneously at a community college and at another institution only with the approval of the president of the community college (or designee), the credit hours obtained at the other institution being considered a part of the student's maximum load. If the simultaneous registration has not been authorized, the transfer of credit from the other institution may be denied.
Every student entering a community college is assigned an academic advisor. The assignment is made on the basis of the student’s interests and achievements. The advisor must be consulted before the student registers and before any changes are made in the schedule of classes the student is taking.
The community college grading system uses a series of letters, to which are assigned grade-point values. The system is based neither on an absolute numerical system nor on a distribution curve, but on the following descriptions:
Grade A represents exceptionally high achievement. It is valued at four grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.
Grade B represents high achievement. It is valued at three grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.
Grade C represents satisfactory achievement. It is valued at two grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.
Grade D represents the minimum achievement for credit. It is valued at one grade point for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.
Grade E represents unsatisfactory achievement and indicates failure in the course. It is valued at zero credit hours and zero grade points in non-remedial and non-developmental courses. Credit may be obtained by repeating the entire course.
Grade F represents an unsatisfactory grade in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives a grade of F in a course shall not be eligible to continue into the next sequential course(s). It has no value in computing the grade point average. Credit may only be obtained by repeating the entire course. This grade may be used for developmental courses.
Grade AU (Audit) has no value in computing grade-point average. A student who has been admitted to the college may elect to enroll in a course(s) as an auditor, except in selective admissions programs. Auditing courses in a selective admissions program requires admission to the program and availability of space in the courses.
Any change from audit to credit by a student admitted to a college must be accomplished by the last date to enter a class, and any change from credit to audit must be made by mid-term of the semester or session in which the student is enrolled. An audited class may be taken for credit at a later date. Anyone who desires to audit a class must be admitted to the college and officially registered for the course.
V. A. regulations specify that no payment of educational benefits will be made to a veteran or other person eligible to receive V. A. benefits for audited courses or courses for which the grade assigned is not used when computing graduation requirements.
Grade I means that part of the work of the course remains unfinished. It shall be given only when there is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work. The instructor shall not give an I grade when the reason for incompleteness is unsatisfactory.
The instructor and student will discuss the requirements for completion of course with the time limit for completion not to exceed a maximum of two years; failure to do so will result in a change of grade from I to an E.
Each college shall maintain a record of incomplete grades recorded in courses of that college. This record, completed by the instructor at the time the I grade is reported, shall include: (1) the name and number of the student, (2) the course number and hours of credit, (3) semester or session and year of enrollment, (4) signature of the instructor, (5) a brief statement of the reason(s) for recording the incomplete grade, and (6) an adequate guide for removal of the incomplete grade. In the instructor's absence, the division chairperson or the designee, shall forward to the president (or designee) the appropriate letter grade to replace the incomplete grade.
For students receiving V. A. benefits, V. A. regulations require that an incomplete grade (I) must be converted to a credit grade counting toward graduation or a punitive failing grade, within one calendar year after the date on which the I was assigned.
Grade Pass-Fail may be selected for a maximum of two elective courses, subject to certain restrictions, by students with at least 30 credit hours and not on academic probation. These can count toward graduation but are not used in calculating grade-point standing. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis shall be limited to those considered as elective in the student’s program, and such other courses or types of courses as might be specifically approved by the Community College Council. Prerequisites for such courses may be ignored at the student’s own hazard. Any community college student who receives a grade of P in a course shall be eligible to continue into the next sequential course(s). The student is expected to participate fully in the course and take all examinations as though the student were enrolled on a regular basis. Students may not change from a pass-fail basis nor from a regular basis to a pass-fail basis after the last date for entering an organized class. Courses offered only on a pass-fail basis, remedial or developmental, or taken by special examination, shall not be included in the maximum number of elective courses which a student may take under these provisions. Students who intend to transfer to the University of Kentucky are cautioned that any use of the pass-fail option at a community college will count as part of the four pass-fail options available to them at the University of Kentucky. The grade P may also be assigned by the Community College Appeals Board.
V. A. regulations specify that no payment of educational benefits will be made to a veteran or other person eligible to receive V. A. benefits for courses for which the grade assigned is not used when computing graduation requirements.
Grade W represents a withdrawal from class without completing course requirements. A student may officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a W grade. After the date of mid-term and through the last class of the semester or session, any student may officially request a W, WP, or WF grade, which may be given at the discretion of the instructor. Each instructor shall state on the first or second class meeting the factors to be used in determining the assignment of a W, WP or WF grade during the discretionary period. An instructor shall not assign a student a W, WP or WF grade for a class unless the student has officially withdrawn from that class in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade of W may be assigned by the Community College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights. It may not be assigned to a student found guilty of an academic offense without permission of the instructor in whose class the offense occurred. A president of a college (or designee) may, if the student concurs, assign the grade of W to a student who has been reported to the president for unsatisfactory scholarship or excessive absences and who, after being reported, has made no improvement.
V. A. regulations stipulate that no payment of educational benefits will be made to a veteran or other person eligible to receive V. A. benefits for courses from which the veteran or other eligible person has withdrawn.
Grade P represents a satisfactory grade in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives a grade of P in a course shall be eligible to continue into the next sequential course(s). The grade of P may be assigned by the Community College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights. It has no value in computing the grade point average. This grade may be used for developmental courses.
Grade MP represents Making Progress and may be assigned only for developmental courses and means that the student has made significant progress but needs and deserves more time to achieve a passing grade. The student should re-enroll in the course in order to continue advancement to the level of competence set for the course. Grades may be earned following re-enrollment for developmental courses. The grade of MP has no value in computing grade point average.
Grade WF represents withdrawal from class after mid-term and indicates student was failing at time of withdrawal. This grade is included in the grade point average calculation as an E.
Grade WP represents withdrawal from class after mid-term and indicates student was passing class at time of withdrawal. This grade is not included in the grade point average calculation.
Orientation and Developmental Courses
Orientation and developmental community college courses may be offered on a pass-fail basis and shall be for non-degree credit. These courses are not used in calculating grade-point standing.
The grade-point average is the ratio of the number of points gained to the number of credit hours attempted. As stated above, an A counts four points for each credit hour carried, a B counts for three points, a C, two points, a D, one point, and an E, zero. Thus, a student would earn 12 quality points for an A in a three-hour course and four quality points for a C in a two-hour course. To figure overall standing, the student would add all quality points and divide this by the number of hours carried. Courses in which grades of W and I have been given are ignored, but a grade of E is included even though it counts zero credit hours in fulfilling the requirements for a degree.
Readmission After Two or More Years (Academic
Bankruptcy)
A student who has been admitted or re-admitted after having remained out of the Community Colleges for a period of two (2) or more years, and who has completed at least twelve (12) credit hours in non-developmental and non-remedial courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better after admission or readmission, may choose to have none of the course work attempted in the Community Colleges prior to the interruption included in the computation of the student’s grade-point average. The calculation of the grade-point average after the student declares bankruptcy begins with the semester of admission or readmission.
A student who has elected not to count past work in the computation of his or her grade-point average will continue to receive credit for those courses, selected by the student, in which credit was earned with a grade of A, B, C, D, or P prior to admission or readmission, without including those grades in the computation of the student’s grade-point average.
The Community Colleges require demonstrated competency in English composition as a condition for the awarding of an associate degree. Competency may be demonstrated in the following ways:
1. Students who have a standard score of 28 or below on the English section of the enhanced ACT (24 on the older version) must satisfactorily complete two semesters of writing courses (normally ENG 101 and ENG 102).
2. Students who have a standard score of 29 or above on the English section of the enhanced ACT (25 on the older version) may elect to take a special writing proficiency examination. Students who pass this examination are eligible to fulfill the Community College writing requirement by successfully completing English 105. Students who do not pass this examination are required to take two semesters of writing courses.
3. Students who are pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree may satisfy the English composition requirement by satisfactorily completing English 101 and 102 depending on the program, regardless of their score on the English section of the ACT.
Acceptable Standards in English — Instructors in all courses are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage on the part of a student, and to require rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards of English.
Students may repeat a course as many times as they feel it necessary to bring their competence up to the levels desired, subject to the approval of the division chairperson. To exercise a repeat option for the purpose of improving a grade, a course must be repeated with the same grade option as the original enrollment in the course. Before repeating a course, the student must notify in writing the president of the college (or designee) in which the student is enrolled. The highest grade earned in a completed course shall constitute the official grade for the courses. If students have been dropped from a technical program, course enrollment is dependent upon readmission to the program.
A student may not register in a given term for more than one course bearing the same number, except where such courses have different identifying titles.
Students planning to transfer to the University of Kentucky are advised that the University will accept only three repeat options from the community colleges.
V. A. regulations stipulate that students receiving V. A. benefits may not receive their benefits for repeating a course in which a satisfactory grade has been given.
Any student with more than two examinations scheduled on one day shall be entitled to have an examination rescheduled. The student must submit a petition for rescheduling in writing to the instructor no later than one week prior to the last class meeting.
The community colleges recognize that collegiate-level learning experiences may occur outside the traditional college setting. Credit for such external experiences is given only after the student enrolls and earns credit in the Community Colleges. The following methods are used to assess external experiences.
Credit may be awarded in designated community college associate degree programs in accordance with the following articulation agreements:
· Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Computer Career Center
Computer Information Systems
· Health Institute of Louisville
Nursing
· Kentucky Technical Colleges
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Business and Computer Technology
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Computer Related Courses
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Engineering Technology (Electrical)
Nursing
Radiography
Respiratory Care
· St. Joseph Hospital and King's Daughters' Medical Center
Radiography
Credit for courses identified in the agreements is awarded as specified in the Rules of the Senate of the Community Colleges. Additionally, all requirements specified in the articulation agreement must be met before credit can be awarded.
Students should contact the local community college registrar's office for additional information.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement Program
The Community Colleges participate in the General and Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The Subject Examinations cover specific material which is common to courses in many colleges and universities. The level of proficiency to earn credit through CLEP is approximately equivalent to that required to earn a grade of C in the course.
A list of the specific General and Subject Examinations accepted by the community colleges and the minimum acceptable performance on each examination may be obtained from the admissions office of each college.
The Community Colleges also participate in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Interested students should have their examination results sent to the admissions office of their local community college.
Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual University are partners in delivering quality, online courses and programs “anytime, anywhere.” KCTCS also offers courses and programs though Interactive Television and broadcast TV in partnership with Kentucky Educational Television.
Beginning fall semester 2000, KCTCS and KCVU will offer a complete online Associate in Arts (Business Transfer Framework) taught through the Internet. All required coursework for this program can be completed in a nontraditional, flexible, and convenient format. The Associate in Arts is primarily for those who want to further their educational development through transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor degree. This complete online degree offering includes a 48-block General Education Transfer Component and a 12-hour block Business Specialty Transfer Component.
A number of community colleges participate in the Higher Education Telecommunications Consortium. The Consortium selects and administers all Kentucky Educational Television Telecourses. Although students enroll at a participating college, the major amount of work is done by the student at home. The student views the course on KET and uses an assigned text. The student and instructor at the college communicate by telephone and written correspondence. Seminars are occasionally held at the college.
Courses Offered Through the American Institute of Banking
Students who successfully complete collegiate-level work through the American Institute of Banking may receive credit in specified community college courses. Credit is granted only upon receipt of an official American Institute of Banking transcript.
Certified Professional Secretary Examination
The community colleges recognize the Certified Professional Secretary Examination of the Institute for Certifying Secretaries of the Professional Secretaries International. Students who successfully pass the Certified Professional Secretary Examination may receive a maximum of 24 semester hours of credit in specified courses. Students must first complete 12 semester hours in residence at the community college in which they wish to receive credit.
A student regularly enrolled in a community college may be given a special examination for credit for material mastered outside of formal instruction, provided the request for the examination is approved. Applications must be made in writing to the appropriate division chairperson at the community college in which the student is enrolled. No refund of tuition is made to a student whose number of required credit hours is reduced as a result of examination for credit.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Examination
A student who has passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry-level examination within five years of admission to the respiratory care program will be awarded thirty-four (34) semester hours of credit for specified courses after completion of the first-year general education courses in the approved curriculum. The student must also provide evidence of successful completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course for health care providers.
Industry Standard Certification Examinations - Microsoft, Novell, A+
A student who has completed and passed an industry standard certification examination administered by an authorized testing center, may earn up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) credits equivalent to the course(s) within the program of study as specified by the Network Information Systems Technology (NIST) Curriculum. Credit will be granted ONLY upon receipt of an official proof of certification credential stating the date passed. A copy of the credential must be filed as part of the student's permanent record. The credential must be accepted within two years of the date specified on the examination.
A student may receive course credit in recognition of collegiate-level work completed through the United States Armed Forces Institute or the Defense Agency for Nontraditional Support Education in which the student has achieved a score minimum to the 35th percentile. An official USAFI or DANTES transcript must be received in order for credit to be granted. Also, a student may receive course credit where appropriate and equivalent courses are available for military educational experiences at the collegiate level as recommended in A Guide to the Evaluation and Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education.
Students may receive credit for learning experiences in industry, business, and government as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE / Credit). The recommendations for awarding credit appear in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.
Students attending community colleges offering cooperative education may elect to participate in the cooperative education program, provided they are enrolled in one of the Associate in Applied Science degree programs in which cooperative education is an approved course. Through cooperative education students receive planned and evaluated work experiences related to their educational objectives. Both financial remuneration and academic credit are offered in cooperative education.
One credit hour is awarded for 80 hours of approved work experience and for satisfactory completion of additional required activities. While the maximum amount of credit granted for cooperative education experience varies by curriculum, the amount may never exceed eight hours in an Associate in Applied Science degree program.
A student may enroll for no more than four credit hours of cooperative education during any semester in which the student is enrolled for twelve or more other credit hours. A student who is not enrolled for any other courses may earn a maximum of eight credits during the fall or spring semester, two credits during the four-week intersession, four credits during the eight-week summer session, and three credits in a six-week summer session.
In order to enroll in cooperative education, the student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the program of study and/or have marketable skills in the area in which the student is enrolled. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 is required to participate in cooperative education.
A student interested in cooperative education should contact the program coordinator or advisor for information regarding which Associate in Applied Science degree programs include cooperative education as an approved course.
Students attending community colleges have the opportunity to enroll in service learning programs which are designed to integrate community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical and reflective thinking, and civic responsibility. Service learning programs involve students in organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing academic skill, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community.
Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and
Reinstatement
The scholastic probation and academic suspension systems adopted by the Senate of the Community Colleges provide ample opportunity for a student to make any necessary adjustments to college study. However, the student should be aware that it is in his or her own interest to maintain as high a grade-point average as possible.
1. General regulations for community college students:
a. The academic probation and academic suspension systems are based on grade point average (GPA).
b. A student may repeat a course as many times as necessary to bring the student’s competence up to the level desired, subject to the approval of the division chairperson. To exercise a repeat option for the purpose of improving a grade, a course must be repeated with the same grade option as the original enrollment in the course. Before repeating a course, the student must notify in writing the president of the community college (or designee) in which he or she is enrolled. The highest grade earned in a completed course shall constitute the official grade for the course. If a student has been dropped from a technical program, course enrollment is dependent upon readmission to the program.
(V.A. regulations stipulate that students receiving V.A. benefits may not receive their benefits for repeating a course in which a satisfactory grade has been given.)
2. Academic Probation:
a. A student earning a cumulative grade point average below a 2.0 at the end of a term shall be placed on academic probation.
(V.A. regulations specify that veterans or other persons eligible to receive V.A. benefits may not remain on probation beyond two semesters without an improvement in academic standing.)
3. Removal from probation:
A student shall be removed from academic probation by earning at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
4. Academic suspension:
a. If a student is placed on academic probation for two consecutive terms and does not earn either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA or at least a 2.0 in the third term, the student shall be academically suspended. (Non-enrollment has no effect on probation status.) The president or the president's designee may grant an exception based upon an individual's case.
b. A student on academic suspension may not enroll in any courses offered for degree credit by KCTCS.
5. Reinstatement:
a. A student who has been academically suspended may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least one 16-week semester and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required.
a. A student who has been academically suspended shall, upon reinstatement, be placed on academic probation and be subject to academic suspension if the student has failed to earn a current term GPA of 2.0 during the first term of reinstatement.
b. Upon a second suspension, a student may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least two 16-week semesters and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required.
A number of community colleges recognize academic excellence by naming to the Dean’s List full-time students who have earned an overall semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on courses numbered 100 or above. Certificates of merit are generally awarded to students who have achieved this distinction.
A student will be eligible for a second degree when the student has completed the requirements of the second curriculum including a minimum of six (6) additional hours relevant to the second degree and has applied for the degree. In no case will a degree be granted for the completion of a second option in a program. The completion of a second option, however, will be recorded on the transcript. An individual interested in a second degree should consult with an advisor.
For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, regardless of the time the student has attended the community college, a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits must be completed within the KCTCS Community Colleges and at least 25 percent of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at the community college granting the degree.
For a certificate, at least 25 percent of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at the community college granting the certificate.
Students must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 (c) in order to be eligible for graduation.
Students who have completed at least 48 credit hours of work in the Community Colleges shall be graduated “With High Distinction” if they attain a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher on all work attempted.
Students who have completed at least 48 credit hours of work in the Community Colleges shall be graduated “With Distinction” if they attain a grade-point average of 3.40-3.59 on all work attempted.
All KCTCS community college students who enrolled in a University of Kentucky approved associate degree program prior to July 1, 1999, and who complete degree requirements on or before June 30, 2004, will receive degrees awarded by the University of Kentucky. Students who complete degree requirements on July 1, 2004, or later, will receive KCTCS degrees.
All students who enroll in a Kentucky Community and Technical College System college after July 1, 1999, and successfully complete degree requirements in KCTCS approved degree programs will receive degrees awarded by KCTCS.
All students who enrolled in a new Kentucky Community and Technical College System approved degree program prior to July 1, 1999, and who successfully complete degree requirements will receive degrees awarded by KCTCS.
For more information concerning the phase-out of University of Kentucky degrees, visit the KCTCS website: http://www.kctcs.net/student/ukccsdegree.htm. The Memorandum of Understanding between UK and KCTCS and a Question and Answer flyer are posted there.
The following categories of student records are maintained in the individual community colleges, KCTCS, and, where appropriate, the University of Kentucky as it pertains to financial aid: (1) academic records from schools previously attended, (2) scores or results on various standardized tests and interest/attitude inventories, (3) degrees awarded, (4) current academic work completed, (5) grades, (6) applications for admission, (7) applications and other data relating to financial aid, (8) class rolls, (9) letters of recommendation, (10) academic advisor notes, (11) attendance data, (12) biographical and identifying information (including name, Social Security number, gender, date of birth, residency and citizenship status, ethnic background, academic major, and military status), (13) medical data, (14) current status, (15) accounts relating to fees, (16) academic offenses, (17) disciplinary offenses, and (18) counseling records.
In the Community Colleges, the president’s office is responsible for the maintenance of records in all categories, although duplicates of some records are maintained by KCTCS. KCTCS also maintains records in category (15). Both the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Kentucky and Finance Office for KCTCS have records in category (7).
In general, the records maintained by the community colleges are available only to the student, to community college and KCTCS personnel with legitimate educational interests, to other institutions where the student is seeking financial aid, and as provided by Section 164.283 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. However, information may be released to appropriate persons in connection with an emergency if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or other persons. Records may also be furnished in compliance with a judicial order or pursuant to a subpoena, or with consent of the student.
Students may inspect and review all records pertaining to themselves within 45 days of making requests for same, except for (1) records created or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting or assisting in a professional capacity in connection with treatment of the student (except that the student may have these records reviewed by a physician or appropriate professional designated by the student), (2) financial records of the student’s parents, (3) confidential letters and recommendations put in the files prior to January 1, 1975, and (4) confidential recommendations relating to admission, applications for employment, or honors, if the student has waived his or her right to review such records. Where a particular record cannot be reviewed by a student without revealing confidential information relating to other students, the records custodian will inform the student making the request of the contents of the record pertaining to that student.
A charge of 10 cents per page will be made for reproducing copies of student records other than official transcripts. Copies of academic transcripts will be furnished at a cost of $2.00 for each copy.
Appeal
Procedures
A student who believes that any record, maintained by a community college, the Community Colleges, or the University of Kentucky, pertaining directly to that student, is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise violative of the right to privacy of the student as provided by Title IV of Public Law 90.247 as amended, and Public Law 93.380 as amended by Senate Joint Resolution 40 (1974), may request a hearing before a panel of three persons appointed by the President of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The panel may direct that appropriate action be taken to correct, explain, or expunge the record challenged.
Requests for hearings should be addressed to Kentucky Community and Technical College System, 2760 Research Park Drive, P.O. Box 14092, Lexington, KY 40512-4092.
Privacy and Release of
Student Record Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (otherwise known as FERPA), sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs release of records maintained by an educational institution and access to those records. Copies of the Act and any Kentucky Community and Technical College System policies related to the Act are available in the office of the Dean of Student Affairs at each community college.
Release of Student Record
Information
In general, the college will not release student educational record information without the expressed consent of the student.
Directory
Information
The following items of information from student records may be released by a community college or the Kentucky Community and Technical College System without the consent of the student unless the student has notified the Chancellor of the Community Colleges in writing that he or she objects to such release: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended.
General Education Requirements
Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science,
and Associate in Applied Science
An institution of higher learning must do more than prepare students for a job or a career. The overall goal of education must be to help students become productive people who are aware of the ideas and aspirations which motivate human thought and action, and who can successfully use their understanding of the world, themselves, and their roles in society. Education is a shared responsibility among college students, faculty, and administration. Since lifelong learning is necessary for living in a constantly changing society, the general education core exposes students to a variety of learning experiences.
There must be sufficient breadth and depth in the curriculum to meet the needs, interest, and abilities of all students. A general education core curriculum will ensure that the Community Colleges graduate well-educated men and women who are intellectually flexible, articulate, creative, and prepared for continuous growth. For all students, this implies some understanding of the world of work and career fields and an understanding of their own abilities, interests, and needs. The general education core curriculum will also help students to develop their own values, to pursue goals, and to contribute to the political, moral, social, and cultural enrichment of society.
Competencies
Upon completion of an associate degree program (AA, AS, AAS), the graduate can:
· communicate effectively using standard written English;
· communicate in a clear oral and non-verbal fashion and employ active listening skills;
· demonstrate basic skills in computer operations and/or software applications;
· organize, analyze, and make information useful by employing mathematics;
· demonstrate an awareness of one’s interaction with the biological/physical environment;
· demonstrate an awareness of self as an individual, as a member of a multicultural society, and/or as a member of the world community;
· recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage;
· develop and perform basic search strategies and access information in a variety of formats, print and non-print;
· analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of reading materials;
· think critically and make connections in learning across the disciplines;
· elaborate upon knowledge to create new thoughts, processes, and/or products; and
· demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices.
The twelve general education competencies listed above are achieved in two ways. Eight of the competencies are course specific: writing, oral communication, computer literacy, mathematics, science, social interaction, heritage/humanities/foreign language, and information access. Five of the competencies are developed across the entire general education curriculum: analytical reading, integrated learning, creative thinking, ethics and values, and writing, which is attained through specific courses as well as across the curriculum. The overall effectiveness of the total general education program is ensured through General Education Evaluation Plans in place at each community college.
The listings below indicate the particular courses that may be used to fulfill the eight general education competencies which are course specific.
Writing
To communicate effectively using standard written English
|
101 |
ENG |
Writing I and |
3 |
|
102 |
ENG |
Writing II |
3 |
|
105 |
ENG |
Writing: An Accelerated Course |
3 |
Oral Communication
To communicate in a clear oral and non-verbal fashion and employ active listening skills
|
181 |
COM |
Basic Public Speaking |
3 |
|
252 |
COM |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
|
281 |
COM |
Communication in Small Groups |
3 |
|
287 |
COM |
Persuasive Speaking |
3 |
Computer Literacy
To utilize computer technology as a tool to access and prepare information.
|
100 |
CAD |
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design** |
3 |
|
100 |
CIS |
Introduction to Computer Applications |
3 |
|
101 |
CS |
Introduction to Computing I |
3 |
|
115 |
CS |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
3 |
|
107 |
ET |
Computer Applications for Technicians |
4 |
|
150 |
GE |
Computer Literacy* |
1 |
|
100 |
OS |
Introduction to Information Systems |
3 |
*150 GE will satisfy the computer literacy requirement for AAS degree programs only.
**100 CAD and 107 ET will satisfy the computer literacy requirements for AAS programs if the course revision applications are approved by the Community College Council.
Note: Competency may be satisfied by a course or
courses included in technical or transfer curricula. The course description or descriptions, competencies, and outline
must include the five components of the definition of computer literacy: 1) describe, using correct computer
terminology, basic computer functions, uses of computers in society and
different types of software; 2) discuss ethical computing issues, such as
copyright, privacy, security, and property; 3) use graphical user interface; 4)
use computer application programs; and 5) access information sources found on
networks such as the Internet and be familiar with Web browsers, search sources,
and sources of information related to his or her own fields.
Mathematics
To organize, analyze, and make information useful by employing mathematics
|
105 |
MATH |
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics* |
3 |
|
109 |
MA |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
110 |
MA |
Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry |
4 |
|
112 |
MA |
Trigonometry |
2 |
|
113 |
MA |
Calculus I |
4 |
|
114 |
MA |
Calculus II |
4 |
|
123 |
MA |
Elementary Calculus and Its Applications |
3 |
|
132 |
MA |
Calculus for the Life Sciences |
3 |
|
162 |
MA |
Finite Mathematics and Its Applications |
3 |
|
201 |
MA |
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
|
202 |
MA |
Mathematical Problem Solving for Elem. Teachers |
3 |
|
213 |
MA |
Calculus III |
4 |
|
214 |
MA |
Calculus IV |
3 |
|
121 |
MAH |
Mathematics for Business** |
3 |
|
125 |
MAH |
Technical Mathematics** |
3 |
|
144 |
MAH |
Calculus for Technical Students** |
4 |
|
151 |
MAH |
Applied Mathematics** |
3 |
|
107 |
MT |
Contemporary College Mathematics |
3 |
|
109 |
MT |
College Algebra and Functions |
3 |
|
200 |
STA |
Statistics: A Force in Human Judgment |
3 |
|
291 |
STA |
Statistical Method |
3 |
*An approved University of Louisville course to be offered at Jefferson Community College
** MAH courses do not fulfill general education transfer requirements for the AA/AS degree.
***107 MT does not fulfill general education transfer requirements for AS degree.
Science
To demonstrate an awareness of one’s interaction with the biological/physical environment
|
101 |
AST |
Frontiers of Astronomy |
3 |
|
191 |
AST |
The Solar System |
3 |
|
191 |
AST |
The Solar System and |
3 |
|
195 |
ASY |
Introductory Astronomy Laboratory |
1 |
|
192 |
AST |
Galactic and Extra-Galactic Astronomy |
3 |
|
102 |
BIO |
Human Ecology |
3 |
|
103 |
BIO |
Basic Ideas of Biology |
3 |
|
104 |
BIO |
Animal Biology |
3 |
|
104 |
BIO |
Animal Biology and |
3 |
|
105 |
BIO |
Animal Biology Laboratory |
1 |
|
106 |
BIO |
Principles of Plant Biology |
3 |
|
106 |
BIO |
Principles of Plant Biology and |
3 |
|
107 |
BIO |
Plant Biology Laboratory |
1 |
|
111 |
BIO |
General Biology Laboratory |
1 |
|
114 |
BIO |
Major Discoveries in Biology |
3 |
|
150 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology I |
3 |
|
150 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology I and |
3 |
|
151 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
2 |
|
152 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology II |
3 |
|
152 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology II and |
3 |
|
153 |
BIO |
Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
2 |
|
204 |
BIO |
The Genetic Perspective |
3 |
|
208 |
BIO |
Principles of Microbiology |
3 |
|
208 |
BIO |
Principles of Microbiology and |
3 |
|
209 |
BIO |
Introductory Microbiology Laboratory |
2 |
|
100/101 |
BSL |
Introductory Biology Laboratory |
1 |
|
102 |
BSL |
Introduction to Biology I |
3 |
|
103 |
BSL |
Introduction to Biology II |
3 |
|
107 |
BSL |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory |
4 |
|
109 |
BSL |
Aspects of Human Biology |
3 |
|
110 |
BSL |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
111 |
BSL |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
116 |
BSL |
Introduction to Conservation Biology |
3 |
|
120 |
BSL |
Principles of Ecology |
3 |
|
140 |
BSL |
Botany |
4 |
|
160 |
BSL |
Principles of Zoology |
4 |
|
212 |
BSL |
Medical Microbiology |
4 |
|
244 |
BSL |
Principles of Environmental Science |
3 |
|
244 |
BSL |
Principles of Environmental Science and |
3 |
|
245 |
BSL |
Environmental Laboratory Science |
5 |
|
246 |
BSL |
Urban Ecology |
3 |
|
247 |
BSL |
Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology |
3 |
|
104 |
CHE |
Introductory General Chemistry |
3 |
|
104 |
CHE |
Introductory General Chemistry and |
3 |
|
104 |
CHM |
Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory |
1 |
|
105 |
CHE |
General College Chemistry |
3 |
|
105 |
CHE |
General College Chemistry and |
3 |
|
105 |
CHM |
General Chemistry Laboratory I |
2 |
|
106 |
CHE |
Intro. to Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry |
4 |
|
107 |
CHE |
General College Chemistry II |
3 |
|
107 |
CHE |
General College Chemistry II and |
3 |
|
115 |
CHE |
General Chemistry Laboratory II |
3 |
|
107 |
CHM |
General Chemistry Laboratory II |
2 |
|
226 |
CHE |
Analytical Chemistry |
3-5 |
|
230 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
|
230 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry I and |
3 |
|
231 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I |
2 |
|
232 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
|
232 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry II and |
3 |
|
233 |
CHE |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II |
2 |
|
236 |
CHE |
Survey of Organic Chemistry |
3 |
|
100 |
CHM |
Introductory General and Biological Chemistry |
4 |
|
101 |
CHM |
Chemistry: A Cultural Approach |
3 |
|
101 |
ENV |
Fundamentals of Hydrological Geology |
3 |
|
144 |
ENV |
Foundations of Environmental Ecology |
4 |
|
201 |
ENV |
Chemistry and Biology of Water |
3 |
|
201 |
ENV |
Chemistry and Biology of Water and |
3 |
|
202 |
ENV |
Environmental Water Laboratory |
2 |
|
203 |
ENV |
Fundamentals of Solid Waste |
3 |
|
245 |
ENV |
Sources and Effects of Air Pollution |
4 |
|
101 |
GLY |
Physical Geology |
3 |
|
101 |
GLY |
Physical Geology and |
3 |
|
110 |
GLY |
Endangered Planet:
An Introduction to Environmental Geology |
3 |
|
111 |
GLY |
Laboratory for Physical Geology |
1 |
|
102 |
GLY |
Historical Geology |
3 |
|
102 |
GLY |
Historical Geology and |
3 |
|
112 |
GLY |
Laboratory for Physical Geology |
1 |
|
202 |
GLY |
Dinosaurs and Disasters |
3 |
|
210 |
GLY |
The Finite Earth: An Intro. to Economic Geology |
3 |
|
171 |
PH |
Applied Physics |
4 |
|
217 |
PH |
Applied Industrial Physics |
5 |
|
151 |
PHY |
Introduction to Physics |
3 |
|
151 |
PHY |
Introduction to Physics and |
3 |
|
161 |
PH |
Introductory Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
|
152 |
PHY |
Introduction to Physics |
3 |
|
152 |
PHY |
Introduction to Physics and |
3 |
|
162 |
PH |
Introductory Physics Laboratory II |
1 |
|
201 |
PHY |
General Physics |
4 |
|
203 |
PHY |
General Elementary Physics |
4 |
|
211 |
PHY |
General Physics |
5 |
|
213 |
PHY |
General Physics |
5 |
|
231 |
PHY |
General University Physics |
4 |
|
231 |
PHY |
General University Physics and |
4 |
|
241 |
PHY |
General University Physics Laboratory |
1 |
|
232 |
PHY |
General University Physics |
4 |
|
232 |
PHY |
General University Physics and |
4 |
|
242 |
PHY |
General University Physics Laboratory |
1 |
Social Interaction
To demonstrate an awareness of self as an individual, as a member of a multicultural society, and/or as a member of the world community
|
200 |
AAS |
Introduction to African American Studies |
3 |
|
121 |
ANT |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
130ANT |
130 RS |
Introduction to
Comparative Religion* |
3 |
|
160 |
ANT |
Tribal Peoples in the
Modern World |
3 |
|
161 |
ANT |
The World of Peasants |
3 |
|
235 |
ANT |
Food and Culture |
3 |
|
241 |
ANT |
Origins of Old World
Civilization |
3 |
|
242 |
ANT |
Origins of New World
Civilization |
3 |
|
251 |
ANT |
Culture and the Individual |
3 |
|
255 |
ANT |
Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective |
3 |
|
101 |
COM |
Introduction to Communications |
3 |
|
249 COM |
249 SOC |
Mass Media and Mass Culture |
3 |
|
101 |
ECO |
Contemporary Economic Issues |
3 |
|
201 |
ECO |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
|
202 |
ECO |
Principles of Economics II |
3 |
|
101 |
FAM |
Introduction to Family Studies |
3 |
|
252 |
FAM |
The Individual, Marriage, and Family |
3 |
|
253 |
FAM |
Human Sexuality: Development, Behavior, and Attitudes |
3 |
|
140 |
GE |
Development of Leadership |
3 |
|
265 |
GE |
French Culture |
3 |
|
152 |
GEO |
Regional Geography of the World |
3 |
|
160 |
GEO |
Lands and Peoples of
the Non-Western World |
3 |
|
172 |
GEO |
Human Geography |
3 |
|
222 |
GEO |
Cities of the World |
3 |
|
256 |
GEO |
Behavior in Space and Time |
3 |
|
260 |
GEO |
Third World
Development |
3 |
|
101 |
GEN |
The Economics of Food and Agriculture |
3 |
|
102 |
GEN |
The Dynamics of Rural Social Life |
3 |
|
135 |
HUM |
Introduction to Native American Literature |
3 |
|
202 |
HUM |
Survey of Appalachian Studies I |
3 |
|
203 |
HUM |
Survey of Appalachian Studies II |
3 |
|
204 |
HUM |
Appalachian Seminar |
3 |
|
201 |
LAS |
Introduction to Latin
America |
3 |
|
101 |
PS |
American Government |
3 |
|
210 |
PS |
Introduction to European Politics: East and West |
3 |
|
212 |
PS |
Culture and Politics
in the Third World |
3 |
|
235 |
PS |
World Politics |
3 |
|
255 |
PS |
State Government |
3 |
|
271 |
PS |
Introduction to Political Behavior |
3 |
|
100 |
PSY |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
|
223 |
PSY |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
|
110 |
PY |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
180 |
PY |
Human Relations |
3 |
|
185 |
PY |
Human Potential |
3 |
|
230 |
PY |
Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying |
3 |
|
280 |
RAE |
Russian and Soviet Culture of the 20th Century |
3 |
|
130 |
RS/130 |
ANT Introduction to
Comparative Religion* |
3 |
|
101 |
SOC |
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
|
151 |
SOC |
Social Interaction |
3 |
|
152 |
SOC |
Modern Social Problems |
3 |
|
220 |
SOC |
The Community |
3 |
|
235 |
SOC |
Inequality in Society |
3 |
|
249 |
SOC/249 |
COM Mass Media and Mass Culture |
3 |
|
260 |
SOC |
Population, Resources, and Change |
3 |
|
115 |
SPI |
Culture of Mexico for Non-Spanish Speakers |
3 |
|
215 |
SPI |
Culture of Mexico |
3 |
|
275 |
SWK |
The Family |
3 |
|
200 |
WS |
Introduction to Women’s Studies in the Social Sciences |
3 |
* May be used to fulfill one competency only
Note: The courses in italicized print may be used
to fulfill the cross-cultural requirements at the University of Kentucky.
Heritage/Humanities
To recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage
Heritage
|
104 |
HIS |
A History of Europe Through the Mid-Seventeenth Century |
3 |
|
105 |
HIS |
A History of Europe from the Mid-Seventeenth Century to the Present |
3 |
|
106 |
HIS |
Western Culture: Science and Technology I |
3 |
|
107 |
HIS |
Western Culture: Science and Technology II |
3 |
|
108 |
HIS |
History of the U.S. Through 1865 |
3 |
|
109 |