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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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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.
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 refer to the Tuition
and Fees Policy and Procedure on page 37.
Contact Information:
Services for Students with Disabilities Office
301.846.2408 or via email at
Coodinator for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
301.846.2476 (Voice), 240.575.1803 (VP),
or via email at
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 non college
demands.
Advisor Responsibilities
1. The advisor meets students 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.