FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Services for Students with
Disabilities
Mission Statement
The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office
at Frederick Community College assists and supports
eligible students with disabilities. Student services
may include academic advising, individualized
accommodation plans, transition coaching, as
well as workshops and programs. Students will be
empowered to become self-advocates in order
to achieve individual success at FCC and beyond.
The SSD office provides community outreach and
collaborates with agencies and resources to meet the
diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Department Overview
Frederick Community College is committed to full
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendments Act (ADAAA). The college provides
support services to maximize independence
and encourage the integration of students with
disabilities into all areas of college life through the
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. The
particular needs of each student are considered on
an individual basis. Reasonable accommodations
are provided for qualified students with disabilities
who self identify and provide documentation. Course
standards are not altered but various support services
are offered to ensure that students with disabilities
can demonstrate their educational potential.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to
contact the office as early as possible after
applying for admission (301.846.2408). Reasonable
accommodations, based on documentation, are
then offered to qualified students for courses and for
placement testing, if requested. Students in need of
sign language interpreting services should contact
the office two weeks prior to the beginning of classes
to ensure services are in place. Students may call
301.846.2408 (voice), 240.629.7819 (voice), or email
.
Assessment testing in reading, writing and
mathematics is required for all students as part of the
admissions and registration process. Students with
disabilities should contact the Services for Students
with Disabilities office (301.846.2408) prior to testing
so that accommodations can be provided if needed.
Please note that all placement tests are untimed.
Students with disabilities may apply for the same
types of financial aid available to all eligible students.
Any resident of Maryland who is out of the workforce
because of a permanent disability as defined by the
Social Security Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, or in
the case of former federal employees, the Office of
Personnel Management, and enrolls in a community
college class that has at least 10 regularly enrolled
students, may be eligible for a tuition waiver. The
tuition waiver does not apply to fees. For specific
guidelines related to this waiver, refer to Waivers and
Tuition Reductions, page 27. Additionally, the Division
of Rehabilitation Services (301.600.3075) may be able
to provide other support services, as well as financial
assistance.
Student and Advisor
Responsibilities in the
Advising Process
Knowing what is expected of students by their
advisors and, in turn, knowing what they can expect
from their advisors, will help both parties involved to
have a successful experience.
Student Responsibilities
1. The student has the responsibility to meet with an
advisor during the early registration period of each
semester.
2. The student is an active participant in the
advisor/advisee relationship. As such, the student
communicates concerns, needs, and problems in
an effort to keep the advisor apprised.
3. The student accepts responsibility for making
decisions and the consequences of those decisions.
4. The student is knowledgeable about college
policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as
program and graduation requirements. Sources
of information include the academic catalog, the
student handbook, and the catalogs of the transfer
colleges, if appropriate.
5. The student schedules a preregistration advising
appointment with an advisor to discuss program
development in relation to course selection, major/
career goals, and scheduling of classes.
6. The student has prepared in advance for the
preregistration advising appointment; has
reviewed courses suggested on the program
page of the catalog for his/her major; has read
course descriptions of these suggested courses
and has reviewed the general education course
requirements appropriate for his/her major;
has reviewed the catalogs or guides for transfer
requirements; has thought about course selections;
and has made a tentative outline of courses and
class meeting times.
7. The student understands the advisor is an
information source. (When appropriate, the advisor
may serve as a referral agent, helping the student
to obtain assistance in areas of concern.)
8. The student has the responsibility to maintain
a personal advising file which includes program
requirements, advising notes, and other
information disseminated by the advisor.
9. The student knows the office hours and location of
the advisor.
10. The student is responsible for developing a
realistic schedule that allows adequate time for
studying, reading, writing research papers, etc.,
and takes into consideration the student’s work
schedule, commuting time, family responsibilities,
and other noncollege demands.
Advisor Responsibilities
1. The advisor meets students during the registration
period to help them formulate appropriate
educational plans.
2. The advisor creates a caring relationship conducive
to open communication and trust.
3. The advisor assists students in identifying
educational and career goals.
4. The advisor assists students in developing
an academic plan which actualizes goals and
objectives consistent with the students’ abilities
and interests.
5. The advisor is knowledgeable about college
policies, procedures, prerequisites, and college
regulations, as well as program and graduation
requirements. The advisor is familiar with academic
requirements of receiving institutions for transfer
purposes.
6. The advisor encourages students to take an active
role in planning their academic programs, and
guides in the selection of courses which fulfill the
liberal arts core requirements, major course of
study requirements, and appropriate electives.
7. The advisor serves as a primary communication
source for students, providing current information
about academic policies, procedures, regulations,
and programs.
8. The advisor has knowledge of college referral
sources and services (such as tutoring,
developmental support courses, study groups,
or counseling) which may assist students in their
educational, career, and/or personal development.
When appropriate, the advisor may act as a referral
agent.
9. The advisor listens and facilitates students’ growth
in the areas of academic, career, and personal
concerns.
10. The advisor confronts students openly and
honestly on issues of integrity, academic honesty,
behaviors, rights, and responsibilities.
11. The advisor ensures that a record of the advising
notes is kept.