2020-21 Course Catalog

The Student-Centered College

To assist students in fully achieving their goals while growing as learners, we provide the following information about the rights and responsibilities of the student and the institution. Clarifying what is expected of the students, as well as the faculty/staff, helps all of us work better together for students to attain their goals.

In order to create a learning environment that supports students in achieving their academic and employment goals, all members (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) are expected to demonstrate the following values:

Demonstrate mutual respect and trust

Appreciate differences among people as diversity supports new and greater ways of learning

Adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and academic integrity

Honor the rights and freedoms of others through respect, conduct, and integrity

Be a steward of the campus environment through respect of the campus facilities,

materials, faculty, staff, and students

Improve the quality of campus life for everyone through good citizenship and contributions that make a positive difference
Embrace pride and ownership for the college and campus

Statement of Rights

Students have a right to access to learning, courses, and programs of study in a supportive and respectful learning environment; faculty and staff have a right to teach and work in a supportive and respectful learning environment.

Institution Responsibilities

Employ caring and knowledgeable faculty/staff who fulfill their job roles by meeting their responsibilities

Commit to being an equal partner in the learning process

Provide an affordable, high-quality education that is valued in the community and employment marketplace

Provide high-quality student-centered services that are convenient, effective, and efficient manner while focusing on what the student needs

Provide a supportive learning environment that is intellectually and personally

challenging as students develop and apply theories and practices in their courses and chosen pathways of study

Prepare each student for a career in their chosen field and/or transfer to another college

Be open to new ideas and ways of doing things (always learning)

Value students as important members of the campus community by listening to students’ ideas regarding student issues and concerns

Emphasize teaching and learning to increase one’s success with:

Effective communication

Problem-solving and decision-making

Effective use of information technology and mathematics/statistics/analytical skills

Effective interpersonal and professional behavior

Lifelong learning to adapt to new situations

Diversity

Student Responsibilities

Actively participate in the learning process, both in and out of the classroom

Be motivated and open to learning through preparing for class

Identify the importance of the learning process in meeting your educational / career goals

Commit to being an equal partner in the learning process

Be open to new ideas and ways of doing things (always learning)

Be proactive and specific in sharing with faculty/staff how they can help you be successful

Recognize and incorporate learning skills such as out of class study time (recommended study to class time is two hours out of class for every hour spent in class) and tutoring

Contribute your time and talent as a student and after you graduate as an alumnus/alumna to improve the college community

Commit to learning to increase success with:

Effective communication

Problem solving and decision-making

Effective use of information technology and mathematics/statistics/analytical skills

Effective interpersonal and professional behavior

Lifelong learning to adapt to new situations

Diversity