FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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To request articulated high school credit,
students must initiate the request for credit
within two (2) years of his/her graduation
from high school. Students must be enrolled
in an FCC class, and submit an official high
school transcript documenting the date of high
school graduation and the stipulated grade in
the articulated course and any other required
supporting materials to the FCC Welcome Center.
9. Portfolio Assessment
The portfolio development process provides
students an opportunity to document
college-level knowledge acquired from work,
independent reading, training programs,
volunteer activities, and other life experiences.
The portfolio documents student-generated
evidence of learning that satisfies an FCC degree
requirement. Students pay an assessment fee
for the portfolio to be reviewed by faculty or
staff trained in prior learning assessment. No
more than thirty (30) credits total may be earned
through portfolio assessment.
10. Independent Study
The independent study process permits students
to follow individual interests beyond the limits of
a more formalized course. It also encourages self-
discipline and scholarly development.
Students interested in independent study classes
can apply by obtaining an independent study
application from the Provost/Vice President for
Academic Affairs or appropriate Department
Chair and contacting a faculty member who
is willing to supervise the independent study.
Completed independent study forms must be
submitted to the Welcome Center. Students must
adhere to the add/drop dates in the schedule
of classes. Permission and faculty guidance is
required to register for an independent study
course.
11. Internships
Internships allow students to gain experience
in a workplace as well as earn academic credit
for structured learning that occurs through
employment related to their academic majors.
To be eligible, students must meet the following
guidelines:
a. Earned a minimum grade point average of
2.000 and
b. Be in an eligible FCC program and
c. Be within the last fifteen (15) credits in their
college program
Requirements: Internship credits can be
earned through either part-time or full-time
employment. Part-time employment is normally
carried on concurrently with part- time or full-
time school enrollment. Hours of employment
may vary according to the type of position.
After receiving permission from the Internship
Coordinator, students are able to register for
either a 1, 2, or 3 credit internship course.
Details related to the internship experience are
articulated online
current-students/internship-program.aspx).
12. Reverse Transfer
Through reverse transfer, students who attended
FCC and transferred to another institution prior
to earning an associate degree may transfer
credits earned back to FCC in order to complete
an associate degree. To be eligible for reverse
transfer, students must have completed a
minimum of fifteen (15) college-level credits at
FCC and earned a 2.000 GPA while attending
FCC. For reverse transfer consideration,
students must submit an official transcript
from the institution attended, as well as an FCC
graduation application.
B. Change of Schedule
Students who wish to add or drop a course(s) may
do so during the defined change of schedule and
withdrawal period, respectively for each session.
These dates are published in the schedule of
classes.
1. Adding a Course
Students may add a course(s) to their schedule
during the Add/Drop period for each session.
Students must submit a completed Add/Drop
form to the Welcome Center or they may add
online via PeopleSoft. Students requesting to
add a course after the change of schedule period
must meet with the instructor who will make a
recommendation to the Registrar. Students seeking
late admission to an online course must contact
the Office of Distributed Learning for approval to
add a course after the change of schedule period.
2. Dropping a Course
Students may drop a course(s) with 100% refund
during the drop period for each session. The
dropped course will not appear on the student’s
transcript. Students must submit a completed Add/
Drop form to the Welcome Center, or they may
drop online via PeopleSoft.
3. Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from a credit course(s)
after the defined Add/Drop period but before the
published deadline in the Schedule of Classes.
Students who withdraw from a credit course(s) will
receive a grade of “W.”The withdrawn credit course
and the grade of “W” will appear on the student’s
transcript; however, no credit or quality points will
be assigned. Students must submit a completed
Add/Drop form to the Welcome Center or they may
withdraw online via PeopleSoft. For further details,
see the Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedures.
4. Co-listed Credit/Continuing Education
A student in a co-listed Credit/Continuing
Education class may change from credit to
Continuing Education or Continuing Education to
credit during the session’s add period. Students
changing from Continuing Education to credit
must meet all prerequisites.
C. Grading
1. Grading
a. Assessment methods resulting in the
assignment of a grade, are determined
by the Core Learning Outcomes of the
course, learner characteristics, and setting.
All Core Learning Outcomes should be
assessed. The instructor should use a
variety of assessment tools so that students
with different learning styles will have an
opportunity to demonstrate their mastery
of the Core Learning Outcomes. Typical
assessment methods include: objective
quizzes and tests, essay (short and long
answer) tests, papers and reports, journals,
presentations, posters, projects, group work,
case studies, portfolios, work sheets and lab
reports. Course attendance or participation
may be included in the course assessment
methods. The number and types of
assessments and the value assigned to
each and grading scale must be included
on the course syllabus. Faculty members
are required to assign a letter grade to each
student according to the following table
and adhere to the final grade submission
deadline for each session.
b. Grades of “S,”“U,” and “Z” will be used for
developmental courses in reading, writing,
and English as a Second Language and will
carry no quality points.
c. A grade of “W” is recorded for students who
withdraw from a class during the defined
withdrawal period for each session. These
dates are published in the schedule of
classes.
Grade Evaluation Quality Points
A Excellent 4
B Good 3
C Average 2
D Passing 1
F Failing 0
I Incomplete 0
W Withdrawal 0
AU Audit 0
S Satisfactory 0
U Unsatisfactory 0
Z In Progress 0
P Pass
(Equivalent to a
grade of“C”or
better)
0
DX Clemency/Passing 0
FX Clemnency/Failing 0