FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
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Counseling & Advising Office.................................................................................. 149
Developmental Education........................................................................................ 150
English as a Second Language................................................................................ 150
Job Search Assistance................................................................................................. 150
STEM Learning Center................................................................................................. 150
Multicultural Student Services Program ............................................................ 150
Office of Adult Services.............................................................................................. 150
Services for Students with Disabilities ................................................................ 151
Student and Advisor Responsibilities in the Advising Process.................. 151
Student Technology Help Desk............................................................................... 152
Welcome Center............................................................................................................ 152
Transfer Evaluation for Students Transferring into FCC................................. 152
Center for Student Engagement.........................................153
Campus Clubs................................................................................................................. 153
Community Service...................................................................................................... 153
Co-curricular Programs............................................................................................... 153
Leadership Development.......................................................................................... 153
Recognition and Awards............................................................................................ 154
Student Government Association.......................................................................... 154
Student Publications.................................................................................................... 154
Voter Registration.......................................................................................................... 154
Wellness............................................................................................................................. 154
Campus Life...........................................................................155
Bookstore.......................................................................................................................... 155
Campus Safety and Security..................................................................................... 155
College Closing.............................................................................................................. 155
College Information Center...................................................................................... 155
Dining Services............................................................................................................... 155
Continuing Education & Workforce Development...........157
Partnerships..................................................................................................................... 157
Workforce Development & Career Training....................................................... 157
Small Business Development.................................................................................. 157
FCC Business Solutions............................................................................................... 157
Adult Education Programs........................................................................................ 158
Personal Enrichment.................................................................................................... 158
Youth Programs.............................................................................................................. 158
Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)........................................................... 158
Motorcycle Safety Program....................................................................................... 158
Foundation Scholarships........................................................................................... 158
College Policies & Procedures.............................................159
Academic Assessment & Placement Policy and Procedures........................16
Academic Standards Policy and Procedures..................................................... 139
Admissions Policy & Procedures...................................................................................6
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use and Awareness
Policy and Procedures........................................................................................... 159
Behavior Evaluation & Response Team................................................................ 160
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)............................................................................. 161
Code of Conduct for Visitors and Guests............................................................ 162
Code of Student Conduct.......................................................................................... 163
Communicable Diseases............................................................................................ 171
Complaint Policy and Procedures for Students............................................... 171
Course Participation and Attendance.................................................................. 173
Inclement Weather Policy.......................................................................................... 173
Intellectual Property..................................................................................................... 174
Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures....................................................... 175
Parking Policy and Parking and Fines Procedures.......................................... 178
Posting of Information on Campus....................................................................... 178
Privacy and Access to Education Records Policy and Procedures........... 179
Public Information Requests Policy and Procedures..................................... 181
Residency Policy and Procedure................................................................................29
Safety and Security Policy.......................................................................................... 183
Student Publications Policy...................................................................................... 183
Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedures...................................................... 183
Technology Use Policy and Procedures............................................................... 185
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures......................................... 187
Use of College Facilities.............................................................................................. 193
Use of Force..................................................................................................................... 195
Weapons Policy and Procedures............................................................................ 197
Writing Requirements................................................................................................. 198
MHEC Transfer Policies.........................................................200
Trustees, Faculty, Staff & Emeritus.....................................204
Index......................................................................................216
Academic Calendar...............................................................222
Campus Locations. ...............................................................224