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Student Handbook WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE

2014 - 2015 Student Handbook

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on other non-merit based factor. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Jipaum Askew-Robinson, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, • (855) GO-WKCTC • westkentucky.kctcs.edu

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Welcome West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a proud member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. For most Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Our statewide system of 16 colleges, more than 70 campuses and 97,000 students is a critical component to transforming the state’s economy by providing citizens with the education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers.

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Table of Contents

History of West Kentucky 6 Community& Technical College WKCTC Board of Directors 7 and Leadership Contact Information 8 New Student Checklist 9 Admissions 10 Registration 13 Graduation Policies Financial Information Scholarship Financial Aid KCTCS Student E-mail Student Schedule

19 21 21 23 24

Admissions Guidelines Credentials Policies Related to Enrollment Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, Reinstatment Student Resources and Policies Campus Map

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Index

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Index (continued)

President’s Message

Student Clubs & Organizations..........................................43

Congratulations on your decision to attend one of the best community colleges in the nation!

Student Complaint Procedures...........................................

Student Development Services ............................................8 Student Enrollment Services ................................................8 Student Financial Services ...................................................8 Student ID Card Policy ......................................................44

In 2011, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) was recognized by The opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, WKCTC was once again named one of the

.......................................44 Student Load - Full-time status ..........................................38

recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. West

Student Load - Maximum Student Load............................38

Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes,

Student Resources and Policies .........................................42

degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after college, and

Student Schedule................................................................23

minority and low-income student success. Our focus on improving student learning helps ensure our students graduate

Suspension Due to Poor Grades.........................................22 Tax Credits .........................................................................22 Third Party Assistance Programs .......................................22 Timeframe for Tuition Refunds .........................................20

with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College faculty and staff take responsibility for improving student learning

Transcripts and Grades.......................................................17

and work hard to identify and eliminate barriers to student success. We achieve excellence by focusing on improving

Transfer Program ...............................................................32

student learning in core skills and by thoughtfully connecting programs to regional jobs, from credentials that fuel the

Transient/Visiting Students ................................................ 11 TRIO (Student Support Services) ......................................42

by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the region

Tuition and Charges ...........................................................19

through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.

Tutoring Center ..................................................................42 University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus) .............................................................................

Vehicle Registration ...........................................................49

West Kentucky’s focus on access, retention, and student success enabled the College to achieve its vision of being recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide. The College is committed to continuing to provide high-

Voter Registration ..............................................................49

quality educational experiences, meet the educational needs of the college community, serve as a full partner in business

Weapons .............................................................................47

and workforce development, and contribute to the overall economic and social well-being of the region by offering two-

Weather Policy ...................................................................49

year transfer Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees; and Associate in Applied Science

Withdrawal from Online Classes .......................................16 WKCTC Bookstore............................................................18 WKCTC Division Deans .....................................................7 WKCTC Leadership ............................................................7

West Kentucky Community and Technical College truly is the place to be!

Workforce Solutions ..........................................................47

Barbara Veazey, Ph.D. President West Kentucky Community and Technical College

MISSION The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success and support economic development.

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History of West Kentucky Community and Technical College West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the 21st century. Our comprehensive college arose from the foundations of two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College.

West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College - a training

Index (continued) Matheson Library ...............................................................46 Mission.................................................................................

Multiple Associate Degrees ...............................................17 Name, Address, and Program/Major Changes ...................17 New Student Checklist.........................................................9 New Student Orientation....................................................12 New Students .....................................................................13 Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students ...............................10

what is now 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College became a state-supported junior college in 1918.

Online Access to Student Self Service ...............................44

In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as

Online Student Services ......................................................8

Online Student Services .....................................................14 Parking Regulations ...........................................................49 Payment Plan Options ........................................................20 Personal Services ...............................................................46

president.

Placement Services ............................................................42

Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more vocational training programs

Policies Related to Enrollment...........................................38 Policies related to Graduation ............................................16 President’s Message .............................................................

In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president, overseeing the construction of the Matheson Learning Resource Center and the Clemens Fine Art and Student centers.

Previous College Work ...................................................... 11 Print Management Policy...................................................

Proctored Online Exams ....................................................

Professional Liability Insurance ........................................20

Over the years, there have been many changes in both colleges, including changes in the focus of academic programs, changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997. Collaboration grew among the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was born. In 2003, Dr. Barbara Veazey was West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.

WKCTC has been recognized three consecutive times by The Aspen Institute as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

Purchasing Textbooks for Online Classes ..........................

Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic Bankruptcy ................................................................ 11 Ready to Work/Work and Learn ........................................43 ...................................................................17 Refunds ..............................................................................20 Registration ........................................................................13 Reinstatement.....................................................................41 Repeating a Course ............................................................41 Required Documents for Completion of Admission..........30 Residency ...........................................................................31 ........................47 Satisfactory Academic Progress .........................................22 Scholarships .......................................................................21 Second Chance Students .................................................... 11 Solomon Amendment.........................................................18 Statutory Scholarships (Waivers) for Kentucky Residents” .................................................22 Student Academic Services ..................................................8

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors

Index (continued) Cosmetology Services .......................................................47 Course Withdrawal Procedure ...........................................22 Credentials .........................................................................33 Credit for External Experience ..........................................31 Credit for Prior Training and Experience...........................16 Crime Awareness................................................................47 Cyber Café and Center Café .............................................47 Dental Services ..................................................................47 Diplomas ............................................................................

Directory Information ........................................................17

The 10-member West Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors is comprised of seven community leaders appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky through a local Governor-appointed nominating committee. The additional three members consist of elected representatives from WKCTC faculty, staff and student body.

Current board members are: Deborah Edmonds of Paducah Steven Grinnell of Paducah Mary E. Hammon of Paducah Jason E. Jones of Benton, KY Larry Kelley of Wickliffe Dr. Shirley Menendez of Paducah

Division Deans .....................................................................7

Faculty Representative Heather Coltharp of Paducah Staff Representative Tom Butler, Jr., of Paducah *Student Representative Zack VanerBoegh * The president of the College’s Student Government Association serves on the Board as the student representative each year.

Dropping an Online Class ..................................................19 E-mail Account ...........................................................12 - 13 EmpLID .............................................................................23 Employee Waiver ...............................................................21 Equal Opportunity Statement.............................................62 Federal Pell Grants.............................................................14 Federal Work Study (FWS) ...............................................14

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Leadership

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Division Deans

FERPA................................................................................17 Final Exam Schedule .........................................................

Financial Aid .....................................................................13 Financial Aid Process at WKCTC .....................................13 FSEOG ...............................................................................14

Dr. Barbara Veazey, President/CEO

Peggy Block, Division of Allied Health and Personal

Dr. Tena Payne, Vice President of Academic Affairs Stephanie Milliken, Division of Applied Technologies Sherry Anderson, Vice President of Learning Initiatives

.....................................31 GED Testing .......................................................................42 Grade Point Average (GPA) ...............................................39 Grading System...........................................................37 - 39 Graduation Information .....................................................17

Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Vice President of Student Development

Tammy Potter, Division of Business and Computer

Dr. H. Steve Freeman, Vice President of Institutional Development

Sharla Hutchinson, Division of Humanities, Fine Arts

John Carrico, Vice President of Administrative Services

Shari Gholson, Division of Nursing

Graduation Requirements ..................................................32 Happening Hour .................................................................42 History of West Kentucky Community and ........................6 Technical College How to Read a Student Schedule .......................................23 Intellectual Property Rights ...............................................

International Students ........................................................29 KCTCS Catalog .................................................................

KCTCS General Education Competency ..........................33 Statements & General Education Requirements

Susan Graves, Vice President of Business Affairs Jim Pape, Vice President of Workforce/Economic Development

Paul Aho, Paducah School of Art and Design (270) 408-4281 Dr. Karen Hlinka, Division of Science and Mathematics

Bridget Canter, Director of Human Resources Ashley Wright, Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Paducah Junior College, Inc.)

Maria Flynn, Division of Transition Education

for All KCTCS Credentials KCTCS Student E-mail Account .......................................12

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Index

Contact Information Student Enrollment Services 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Anderson Technical Building

Academic Information .......................................................31 Academic Probation, Academic Suspension .....................40 and Reinstatement

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Academic Programs ......................................................24-28 Academic Support Services ...............................................41 Accessibility Services .......................................................41 Accessing the E-mail Account ..........................................12 Once the Account is Activated Accreditation Statement .....................................................

Activating an E-mail Account ............................................12

Student Development Services 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Anderson Technical Building

Admission to Selective Admission Programs ....................30 Admissions Guidelines ......................................................29

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Adult Education Services...................................................42 Advising and Transfer Centers........................................... 11 Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons.............................................47 Assessment ...................................................................10-11 Associate in Applied Science Degree ................................

Associate in Arts ................................................................34

Student Financial Services

Anderson Technical Building

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science........................33 General Education Core

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Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts .................................34

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Associate in Science ..........................................................34 Audit ..................................................................................38

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Bookstore ...........................................................................18

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Student Academic Services

Campus Map .....................................................................48

Anderson Technical Building

Campus Safety ...................................................................47 Campus Security ................................................................47 Campus Transportation .....................................................48

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CAP (College Access Program) .........................................14

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday

Career and Placement Services ..........................................41 Career Programs.................................................................31

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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

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Online Student Services

Changing Grades................................................................39

Crounse Hall

Checking Student E-mail Account .....................................13 Classroom Regulations ......................................................

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Clemens Fine Arts Center ..................................................

Code of Student Conduct ............................................

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Competency Statements .....................................................33

Emerging Technology Center

Contact Information .............................................................8 ...............................................................32

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New Student Checklist P.O. Box 7380, Paducah, KY. 42002 | Phone 855-469-5282 | help.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

STEP 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

• Complete the admission application online at www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID BY COMPLETING THE FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov [Federal School Code: 001979] • For information about financial aid visit: westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid • If Applicable, apply for VA Benefits at vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp

STEP 2. REQUEST ACT SCORES AT ACTSTUDENT.ORG OR COMPLETE THE COMPASS TEST

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ACT does not have an expiration date. Required ACT Scores for COMPASS Exemption: English 18, Math 19, Reading 20 For COMPASS Testing (Valid for 3 years): o Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 2:00, no appointment necessary. Late testing on Mondays by appointment only. o For more information or a practice test, please visit: westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions

STEP 3. REQUEST FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT/GED AND OFFICIAL COLLEGE

University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus) Students in Western Kentucky may take advantage of a great educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

For more information, click on engr.uky.edu/paducah engr.uk.edu.

TRANSCRIPTS. • We cannot accept any faxed transcripts.

• High School Transcripts and/or GED are not required for students over 25 years old.

• Request High School Transcript at www.parchment.com or your High School; request GED at ged.ky.gov • Hand delivered/mailed transcripts must be in a sealed official envelope, print date within 6 months.

• For international high school and college transcripts, please refer to the KCTCS Foreign Transcript Policy: kctcs.edu/students/admissions/apply_online/international_students/checklist • REQUEST ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SCORES FROM APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM

STEP 4. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER WITH THE REGISTRATION & ADVISING

Accreditation Statement West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097

CENTER DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS WILL REGISTER WITH THE ONLINE LEARNING DEPARTMENT • If you are an international student, you will need to meet with the international coordinator in Anderson Technical Building, Room 204 to provide supporting documentation prior to registration.

• Please make an appointment by contacting (855) 469-5282.

• Your new student orientation will be scheduled during your advising appointment.

• You may also complete the new student orientation online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions • All financial holds on your account must be resolved prior to registration.

STEP 5. PAY TUITION & OBTAIN STUDENT ID CARD

and Technical College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that

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Admission

• classes of the term or session for which the student plans to enroll. Some colleges, however, may have an earlier date. Students should check with the

Applying for Admission A student enrolling at a KCTCS college for the

registration/application deadlines.

Students who are re-entering a KCTCS college after being out for one or more semesters should contact the

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readmission. Students may be admitted to a KCTCS college as freshmen, as students with transfer credit from other institutions, as visiting students, or as nondegree students. KCTCS colleges admit students who have graduated from high school, who have earned a high school general equivalency diploma (GED), who are eligible to pursue a GED, or who are dually enrolled in high school and the college.

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Admission and Registration Procedures • request an admission application or visit the college’s Web site to complete an online application.

• KCTCS student ID number must be used in

college will receive instructions to establish access to Student Self-Service. Student Self-Service allows a student access to many services such as registration, payment and many other services.

communication from faculty and student service personnel will be sent to this address. Students will continue to have access to this account as long as they are enrolled. After receiving the completed will notify the applicant of his or her admission status.

It is expected that all students will submit all required credentials in order to be eligible to register for classes.

In the event this is not possible, students should contact

Code of Student Conduct (continued) 6. Counseling: Student may be referred to counseling evaluation on appointment by Counseling Services.

7. Eviction: Forced removal from a classroom or other college property.

8. College Probation: Status that carries a severe warning that any further violation of college regulations that may result in the student going before the College Appeals Board for consideration of suspension or expulsion. This may include restrictions of privileges for a

Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual property rights in student works belong to the student who created the work, unless an agreement provides otherwise. A work created by a student employee during the course and scope of employment is an institutional work, and intellectual property rights to such creation belong to KCTCS, unless an agreement provides otherwise.

9. Suspension: Forced withdrawal from the college conditions have been met as determined by the College Appeals Board. College will place the Student Dean Hold service indicator for no future enrollments at the Home College or other time or until stated conditions had been met.

10. Immediate Suspension: A student may be suspended immediately when: a. In the judgment of the chief executive

to attend for instructions or assistance. While provisions may be provided, students will not be permitted to register

• of their high school transcript or GED to the

Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students

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college they plan to attend.

• College Test® (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test® (SAT). Applicants who have not taken the ACT® must complete the COMPASSTM or ASSET® placement examination administered by any regarding course placement, students should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.

• seeking admission to an occupational/technical program at any KCTCS college should contact

student poses a serious threat to persons and/ or property provided informal opportunity is

documents.

At the discretion of the institution, persons who desire instruction without wishing to earn a credential may be admitted as non-degree/noncredential students.

These students are exempt from taking the assessment instrument; however, all students (including high school students) must meet individual pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

Students may declare credential seeking status after meeting regular admission requirements. The college may review and reclassify credential seeking status in accordance with policies established at each individual college. Non-degree/non-credential students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid programs.

Credit earned before a student meets admission requirements will be counted toward a credential.

of exigent circumstances, to discuss the matter and possible resolution. b. The student refuses to cease disruptive behavior or conduct in violation of this policy after direct orders from the chief

c.

When such suspension is involved, the student must leave the campus immediately.

Students refusing to do so will be removed by law enforcement authorities and charged with trespassing.

When a student is placed on immediate suspension, a disciplinary hearing will be held at the earliest reasonable time (see Section 3.6.).

11. Expulsion: Permanent, forced withdrawal from the college as determined by the College Appeals Board.

information regarding any special requirements for program admission.

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Code of Student Conduct (continued) 3.2 Disciplinary Offenses:

below are punishable disciplinary offenses. Lack of student charged with an offense listed below.

1. Material disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or any other college activities. while on college property or at off-campus events sponsored by the college.

2. Assault and/or battery.

3. Verbal and psychological abuse or harassment.

4. Participating in or inciting a riot or an unauthorized disorderly assembly. any property or facilities of the college or threatening to do so, or refusing to depart from any property or facilities of the college upon authorized by the institution.

6. Sexual assault or harassment.

7. Use of alcoholic beverages, including the purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of by state law and regulations of the college.

lottery.

10. Manufacturing, possessing, using, selling, or distributing any type of controlled substances or illegal drugs.

11. Use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle. misusing safety equipment, or transmitting false 13. Littering.

14. Defacing, destroying, damaging, removing, or using public or private property without proper authorization.

announced as administrative policy by the chief

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16. Encouraging or assisting others to commit any of the acts that are prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct.

17. Knowingly furnishing false information to the college, including the forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, instruments, or 18. Unauthorized use of computers or word processors or unauthorized efforts to penetrate or modify the computer or word processing security system or any program software.

19. Allowing children under age sixteen (16) to remain unsupervised while on campus.

20. Offering or passing a worthless check or failing 21. Failing to abide by any terms of any disciplinary committee, or agency.

22. Creation of a health hazard.

23. Threats and/or threatening behavior.

3.3 Penalties and Sanctions: The college has the authority to penalize or impose sanctions on students who violate college regulations.

In determining possible sanctions, the college shall consider such matters as the nature of the particular offense, the welfare of the student and the college community, and the prior disciplinary record of the student. Usual sanctions are listed and explained in this section. In addition to these sanctions, other sanctions, as appropriate for a particular case, may be imposed. Each level of hearing body may use creative sanctions that are designed to be educational in nature.

the student that he or she is guilty of violating a college regulation. A reprimand warns that any further such actions may result in a more severe sanction.

2. Restitution: Compensation to the college for damages to college property.

3. Social Probation: Status given to less serious policy violations, and in some cases, a restriction

High School Students The condition of graduation from high school may be waived for a student currently enrolled in high school subject to the following guidelines. All applicants shall submit: • appropriate deadline • COMPASS™ in accordance with KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy.

A college may require additional information as part of the admission process.

In some cases, courses offered on the high school campus carry both high school and college credit. See your high school counselor for more information.

Second Chance Students A student who has previously attended an college or university – other than a college in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System – and who has less than an overall grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted, may be considered for admission on probation provided the applicant demonstrates both of the following: • least one 16-week semester, and •

Transient/Visiting Students A student may be admitted as a transient or visiting student. A transient or visiting student must submit a form completed by the student’s home college indicating that the student is eligible to enroll in that institution.

Admission as a transient or visiting student is valid only for the semester or session for which the student applies.

International Students Some KCTCS colleges are authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. Consult the admission

Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic Bankruptcy

requiring attendance or participation in a prearranged class, program, or activity designed to prevent or deal with high-risk behavior.

A student who has been readmitted after having remained out of a KCTCS College for a period of two or more years and who has completed at least 12 credit hours in college-level courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have his/her previous KCTCS course work removed from the computation of the grade point average. This procedure is commonly called “academic bankruptcy.”

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4. College/Community Service: Service to the college or community of up to 16 hours be served

A student who declares academic bankruptcy will continue to receive credit for those courses in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or P was earned prior to readmission without including those grades in the GPA computation.

A student who has completed a credential and re-enrolls may not apply the academic bankruptcy rule to courses taken for the credential already completed.

Previous College Work An applicant who has previously attended an accredited college or university which awards degrees at the associate level or higher and who has an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted will be accepted for admission. For should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”. An submitted. The Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE’s) general education transfer policy provides the basis for an institution’s policy on the acceptance of transfer credit. The American Association of Collegiate Practices of Educational Institutions” shall serve as a reference for admission of transfer students to an institution and for the acceptance of transfer credit.

KCTCS colleges shall provide academic counseling concerning the transfer of credit to transferring students.

KCTCS colleges shall accept a student’s college credit earned when a course is taken both for high school credit and for college credit. Credit earned through a dual credit or dual enrollment arrangement shall be treated the same as credit earned in any other college course.

Degree credit work is recognized credit hour for credit hour if taken on the semester system. Quarter hours are recognized as two-thirds (2/3) of a semester hour. Recognition of credit earned at a non-accredited college or university may be obtained by special subject examinations or may be validated upon the completion of 12 credit hours, excluding transitional courses, with a grade point average of at least 2.0.

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Code of Student Conduct (continued)

Change of Program When students enroll in a KCTCS college they select a program of study in which they wish to “major” or receive a credential. Students enrolled in any KCTCS college may request a program change through the

2.4 Student Appeals And Responsibilities:

students are instructed to seek appropriate advisement

2.4.1 Student Responsibilities:

KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy

2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of Students (section 2.0)

Students enrolling in a college credit class applicable toward an educational credential must demonstrate instruments that they possess the minimum academic skills essential for success in the class required for the credential. Students who do not demonstrate these academic skills for their academic plan must remedy the

The KCTCS Placement and Assessment policy can be found at the main KCTCS web page kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.

education courses, entry-level courses with approved supplementary academic support, or approved college

exempt from the Assessment and Placement Policy.

However, applicable course prerequisites still apply.

enrollment per Council on Postsecondary Education regulation 13 KAR 2:020. Enrollment shall continue consecutively until the designated academic skill levels are attained.

New Student Orientation

Students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA are exempt from reading placement requirements and are considered college ready in reading. However, all students must meet individual course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

applies to all credential-seeking students, students who transition from non-credential seeking to credential seeking, and students who are undecided about their choice of program as of Fall 2014.The skills for which the Assessment and Placement Policy applies are mathematics, reading, and writing. An ACT® score of at least a 19 in mathematics, 20 in reading or18 in writing allows the student to enroll in entry-level courses for those areas. A student who scores less than 19 in mathematics, less than a 20 in reading or less than an 18 in writing is required to take an additional test and will be placed into classes according to her/his score on the second test.

Students who do not intend to seek an educational credential are exempt from taking the assessment instrument; however, all students must meet individual course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

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New Student Orientation acquaints students to WKCTC, the services and resources which are needed to become a successful college student. It is mandatory that ALL new WKCTC students and all students who have not taken WKCTC classes within the last three years complete orientation.

When a student believes his/her academic rights have been violated, the student shall report the matter in writing to the appropriate division chair* as soon as class day of the following semester. The student shall specify which right(s) enumerated in Section 2.2 have begins the appeals process. At this point, the division dean tries to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved

does not accept the decision of the chief executive request in writing a hearing before the College Appeals Board. (Refer to sections 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8. for Appeals Board responsibilities, authority, and composition.) No the student in the original appeal to the division dean.

Orientation is conducted by the Recruitment/Activities department and is held the summer before the fall semester and in December before the spring semester.

Students sign up for orientation sessions when they or when they return to schedule classes after sitting out for more than three years. Advisors will provide forms to enroll for orientation and students will select their mail, e-mail and/or phone to remind them of orientation details. The “in person” orientations will last at least four hours, so please schedule adequate time to complete this activity.

Orientation is also available online.

Completion is recorded electronically, but students

Orientation must be completed before registration begins for the following semester. If not, a hold will be placed on the student’s account and registration will be delayed until it is completed. For more information about New Student Orientation or Online Orientation, please contact

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Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1), located in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.

2.4.1.2 Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses (section 2.3) When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the four academic offenses (2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.4), a student will

Student Academic Offense (Figure 2), located in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.

2.4.2 Student Rights During the Appeals Process (Academic Rights/Academic Offenses): In cases of academic rights and academic offenses, the student shall have the right of class attendance and participation during the consideration of any appeal except that such attendance and participation may be limited when: a. outside agencies are used as a part of the student’s educational experience, in which case precedence will be given to the terms of any agreement(s), which have been negotiated between the college and the agency; or b. patient/client contact is involved in the student’s educational experience, in which case only patient/ client contact may be limited or excluded at the discretion of program faculty.

If the appeal is decided in the student’s favor, the college must provide an opportunity for the student to complete any essential experiences missed due to the appeals process.

ARTICLE III NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student Behavior: Students are responsible for knowing the college’s regulations, disciplinary procedures, and penalties.

It should be emphasized that students are subject to criminal statutes and legal action, in addition to the college’s regulations and disciplinary system.

In case of an alleged academic offense (section 2.3.1) by a student, the instructor shall notify the student in writing, explain the sanction to be implemented, and inform the student of her/his rights to appeal. The student shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date appeal in writing to the instructor’s division dean. The student may appeal the fact of guilt for all three faculty sanctions listed in section 2.3.2.1 and other academic sanctions in section 2.3.2.2. The student may appeal the severity of the academic sanction which assigns a failing grade for the course.

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Code of Student Conduct (continued)

2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic Records

2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses: 2.3.1.1 Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or organization of a source, published or not, as if they were ones own. All quoted material must be in quotation and organization must be acknowledged by some form of documentation acceptable to the instructor for the course.

Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing or allowing another person to alter or revise the work that a student submits as the student’s own. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is completed, it must be done by the student and the student alone. The use of the term “material” refers to work in any form including written, oral, and electronic.

All academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by a student to an instructor or other academic supervisor, is expected to be the result of the student’s own thought, research, or self-expression. In any case in which a student feels unsure about a question of plagiarism involving the student’s work, the student must consult the instructor before submitting the work.

2.3.1.2 Cheating Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations or assignments for the purpose of improving one’s academic standing. During examinations or in-class work, cheating includes having unauthorized information, and/ or referring to unauthorized notes or other written or electronic information. In addition, copying from others, either during examinations or in the preparation of homework assignments, is a form of cheating.

2.3.1.3 Student Co-Responsibility Anyone who knowingly assists in any form of academic dishonesty shall be considered as guilty as the student who accepts such assistance. Students should not allow their work to be copied or otherwise used by fellow students, nor should they sell or give unauthorized copies of examinations to other students.

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academic record of the college is a serious academic offense. As used in this context, “academic record” includes all paper and electronic versions of the partial or complete academic record.

2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students (Academic Offenses): Academic penalty shall not be imposed upon the student for non-academic infractions of college regulations. This principle does not compromise the right of the college to suspend or dismiss a student for non-academic reasons.

2.3.2.1 Faculty Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections 2.3.1.1 to 2.3.1.3) For instances of academic dishonesty related to earning grades (violations 2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.3), the instructor may implement any of three sanctions:

Advising and Transfer Centers The Advising and Transfer Centers in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 106 are staffed with knowledgeable advisors who are able to help students create an academic plan designed to enable students to reach their educational goals. Advisors help students by reviewing transcripts and other prior educational experiences.

Prospective students are encouraged to call the new registration process. Applicants must complete a college application and take the COMPASS assessment or ACT

Currently enrolled students need to schedule an appointment with their assigned academic advisor to access to their advisor’s name and contact information at https://students.kctcs.edu

B. a reduced grade for the course; and/or C. a failing grade for the course.

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assignment in satisfying the requirements for the course.

If an instructor chooses the sanction which assigns a failing grade for the course, the instructor shall notify

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and password are the same as your KCTCS e-mail username and password

and the registrar. For more information about the role of

Most academic advisors place a sign-up sheet on

2.3.2.2 Other Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections 2.3.1.4 and 2.3.2.1)

appointments one to two weeks prior to early enrollment each semester. As a student, you need to be an active participant in your education and take responsibility for all that you do in your college career. Your advisor looks forward to forming a partnership with you as you work to achieve your goals.

The instructor may also recommend that the student sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, or 2.3.1.3).

Any student found guilty of a second academic violation shall be expelled from the college and shall not be allowed to enroll at any of the other KCTCS colleges for one academic year.

In order to work in a collaborative effort and have successful advising sessions, please remember to: •

an academic record (violation 2.3.1.4), including the other misuse of academic records as described in section 2.3.1.4, is suspension for one semester.

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Come prepared for your appointment. This means being knowledgeable about your degree plan and program requirements, and having ideas about your future coursework.

Keep advising appointments you have made and be punctual. Please notify your advisor as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.

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Keep your e-mail address current and read all correspondence from your advisor. We will use your KCTCS student e-mail account to notify you of registration information.

REGISTRATION Currently Enrolled Students Currently enrolled students must meet with their assigned academic advisors for self-enroll permission or to register. Students may locate the name of their advisor by logging in to their Student Center in PeopleSoft.

Please see registration dates online.

New Students Students must complete an application for admission and submit required placement assessment scores prior to registration. New student registration is held in the Advising Center. See registration dates online. meeting.

Course withdrawal methods Fill out the online Drop Request Form.

• required to pay back any awarded money.

• and you must forward their approval via your KCTCS Student e-mail account to WKCTCrecords@kctcs.edu o Locate instructor contact information via the WKCTC Directory.

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Online Student Services West Kentucky Community & Technical College is committed to ensuring that online learning students receive services commensurate with those provided for on-campus students. The College has an Online Learning department with staff dedicated to providing academic and student services sensitive to the needs of the online student. Additional information about WKCTC Online Learning can be found at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Online.aspx .

Assessment Students who have not taken the ACT or who do not meet minimum ACT requirements for placement in college level courses can take the COMPASS placement assessment. Online learning students who cannot take the COMPASS at a Kentucky Community and Technical (KCTCS) campus can work with the WKCTC Director of Online Student Services to identify a testing location in an area convenient to the student.

Tuition and Fees Tuition for online classes is assessed at the in-state tuition rate for all students, including out-of-state residents. No additional fees are charged for taking online classes.

Financial Aid at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid .

Course Offerings Students may enroll in online courses offered by WKCTC or any other KCTCS college. Online courses may have deadlines for completing assignments and taking exams,

Advising and Registration New online students will be initially assigned as advisees of the Director of Online Student Services, who may kctcs.edu. Advising sessions for online students will be conducted in-person or by telephone, e-mail, or Wimba.

Currently enrolled students may register for online classes by meeting with their assigned advisors, or they may register online with advisor consent.

Students taking online classes should be organized, motivated, and disciplined. They must have an Internet provider – preferably high speed – and a compatible word processor (MS Word or other software with the ability to save as Rich Text format).

New Student Orientation New students are required to attend orientation either on campus at WKCTC or online. The Online Orientation is available at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/ Orientation.aspx .

Being an online student also requires being comfortable with the technology. KCTCS uses the Blackboard course management system to deliver courses. Many tools are available to help students transition from faceto-face instruction to online learning. After logging in to Blackboard (elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/ frameset.jsp ), students can click on Student Support for tutorials to facilitate learning to navigate online courses.

Accessibility Services work with Online Learning students to determine if accommodations are appropriate and to assist them in obtaining equal access to education while at WKCTC. All requests for accommodations should be directed to

times each week.

Online courses offered by WKCTC can be found at https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ScheduleSearch.

Online courses offered by other KCTCS colleges can be found at kctcs.edu/en/Students/LearnByTerm/Online_Courses.

Required course materials, including hardware and software, are also referenced in the course syllabus.

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Once documentation has been reviewed and accommodations are approved, an accommodation request form (ARF) will be prepared for instructors for each appropriate class. A student can discuss accommodation needs with his/her course instructor only after the instructor has been sent the ARF. Students must meet with the Manager of Accessibility Services each semester to request accommodations.

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Code of Student Conduct

(including student rights and responsibilities) The Code of Student Conduct, approved by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents, serves as the student’s responsibilities and rights within our academic community. The Code of Student Conduct governs all aspects of academic

2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria: A or second class session, or in the introductory materials for a distance learning course, about the criteria to be used in evaluating the student’s performance, a course relative weights, and to expect that the grades described in the KCTCS Catalog will be used.

2.2.3 Contrary opinion: A student has the right to take reasoned excusereption to the data or views offered in the classroom and laboratory without being penalized. A student may appeal the fact of guilt for all three faculty sanctions listed in 2.3.2.1. Also, a student may appeal the severity of the sanction of a failing grade for the course.

offenses and permissible sanctions.

Student Conduct Articles II and III. A complete copy of the Code of Student Conduct may be accessed at kctcs.edu/student/code.htm .

ARTICLE II ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2.1 Academic Honesty Policy: The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars.

The college expects students and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these academic principles.

2.2.4 Academic evaluation. A student has the right to receive a grade based only upon a fair and just evaluation of performance in the course as measured by the or in the introductory materials for a distance learning course. Grades determined by anything other than the instructor’s good-faith judgment based on such standards are improper. Among irrelevant considerations are race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, outside the classroom that are unrelated to the course work.

2.2.5 Academic records. A student has the right to have consents in writing to have them released. The chief

dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students (section 2.2) and student offenses (section 2.3). about academic rights and academic offenses and the student’s right to appeal shall be included in the course syllabus.

2.2 Academic Rights of Students: When a student believes any of the following six academic rights have been violated, he/she should refer to section 2.4.1.1 for information on the Student Appeals process.

2.2.1 Information about course content: A student has the right to be informed in reasonable detail in writing materials for a distance learning course, about the nature of the course and to expect the course to correspond

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record of a student without the student’s consent to authorized college personnel if the information is writing recommendations, or selecting candidates for honorary organizations.

2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability.

A student has the right to have character and ability evaluated only by individuals with a personal knowledge of the student. Records containing information about a student’s character and ability shall indicate when the information was provided, by whom, and the position of the individual providing the information.

2.3 Student Academic Offenses And Academic Sanctions: When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the following four academic offenses, information concerning disposition of the case by the college and responsibilities of college personnel can be found in

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Weather Policy (continued)

Online Student Services (continued) Purchasing Textboooks for Online Classes Offered Through WKCTC

If there is inclement weather and no announcement about the college is made, you should assume that classes will meet as scheduled. In the event the college uses a delayed schedule or cancels classes, every reasonable effort will be made to post an announcement to the college

Getting textbooks in a timely manner is a key to success in online classes. Textbooks for WKCTC online classes Bookstore located on campus in the Anderson Technical Building. When purchasing books, whether online or in-person, a student must have a copy of the schedule to verify section numbers, location (college), and instructors. Different instructors (particularly at different college locations) often use different books.

page. Text messages will also be sent to mobile phones of students, staff, and faculty who have enrolled in the

The college will also contact local radio and television stations listed below.

WPSD-TV, Paducah NBC wpsdtv.com WKYQ, Paducah - 93.3 FM wkyq.com WKYX, Paducah - 94.3 FM wkyx.com WDDJ, Paducah - 96.9 FM electric969.com 1055thecat.com WMOK, Paducah - 920 AM

WCBL, Benton - 99.1 FM wcblradio.com willieradio.com WKMS, Murray - 91.3 FM or 92.1 FM wkms.org

KCTCS Catalog

Ordering Textbooks for Online Classes Offered By Other KCTCS Colleges

The KCTCS Catalog serves as the student’s guide to academic programs and student services. Students who

Textbooks for all online classes offered by other KCTCS colleges can be purchased from a central bookstore at yourschoolyourbookstore.com .

requirements as they exist at the time of enrollment. The catalog can be accessed at kctcs.edu/students

Follow these simple instructions, and your textbooks can be charged and sent to your home:

Hard copies or copies on CD, if available, may be • Distance Learning” as the school and click “Submit.”

Classroom Regulations Smoking and the use of food and drink in WKCTC classrooms are prohibited. Other classroom regulations may be listed in your course syllabus.

Student Complaint Procedures The college strives to provide the best possible service to all students in every aspect of their academic career.

However, we recognize that problems may sometimes occur. WKCTC has developed Student Complaint Procedures to address such issues. For more information, go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_ Policies/Student_Complaint_Procedures

• • term, department, course, and section to access the required textbook(s).

Since it can take over a week for central bookstore orders to be processed, students should plan accordingly and order textbooks well in advance of the start date of the class.

Financial Aid charges are welcome! Students who Web site for charging books to their Student Financial Aid (SFA) or credit card account; books will be sent directly to the student’s home. Any SFA charges (including third party) can occur during pre-approved

Bookstore and request an order form for books at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. The bookstore will order the books and contact the student when the books arrive. The student must sign for the charges when picking up the books.

Logging into an Online Class WKCTC students access Blackboard, e-mail, and student self-service with a username and password unique to each student. Students create their own passwords after entering personal information provided by the student during the application process. Students are required to follow institutional policy for resetting their passwords on a regular basis with an appropriate level of password complexity. It is the responsibility of of the password. Students may log in to an online class one of two ways: 1. Click on the link to “Blackboard” on the WKCTC Web site. Use your KCTCS student e-mail user name and password to log in to Blackboard; OR 2. Go to elearning.kctcs.edu and use your KCTCS student e-mail user name and password to log in to Blackboard.

Academic Assistance and Tutoring WKCTC provides academic assistance and tutoring free of charge for students through a peer-driven tutoring approach. Additional resources for academic assistance include free access to HippoCampus, which can be accessed at hippocampus.org/?user=myKCTCS HippoCampus provides supplemental study materials in math, science, social science, and humanities.

Proctored Online Exams Some online courses may require up to two proctored exams. Approved KCTCS testing sites can be found online. Students are required to prove their identity when reporting for a proctored exam. Fees are not charged of identity. Students who must take proctored exams at non-KCTCS locations should notify their instructor as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to enable these students to test at a location that does not charge fees, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Third party students sponsored by Voc Rehab, VA, WIA, etc., must take a copy of their schedule to the WKCTC

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Withdrawal from Online Classes E-mail requests to drop a class must be sent from the student’s KCTCS e-mail account and must include a request to drop the class, the student’s name, the last 4 digits of the student’s social security number, the student’s date of birth, and the course number and title.

the Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.

Vehicle Registration and Parking Regulations

Polices Related to Graduation

Students must register any vehicle that is driven on campus. Parking tags should be obtained for all vehicles

Withdrawal Prior to Mid-Term: Students may withdraw prior to the last day for students to withdraw at their discretion with a grade of “W” by sending an e-mail request to christine.anderson@kctcs.edu. As a courtesy to the instructor, the student should notify the instructor of the intent to withdraw.

Graduation Requirements

Citations are issued for parking in restricted areas –

Withdrawal After Mid-Term: Students wishing to withdraw after the last day for students to withdraw at their discretion must request permission from the instructor. If the instructor grants permission, the student must forward the permission with a request to withdraw to christine.anderson@kctcs.edu. In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to verify that withdrawals have been processed.

of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at the college granting the credential. In the case of degree programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia

all counselor and forward the permission with the request to withdraw.

Eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) educational Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO. Forms may be obtained online at gibill.va.gov or in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 107. Students eligible copy of their schedule to the Veterans Coordinator in program or schedule must be promptly reported.

Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program children, step-children, adopted children, spouses, and un-remarried widows and widowers in recognition of military service of certain disabled or deceased Kentucky veterans. Additional information about this program and the application process is available at Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

Credit for Prior Training and Experience WKCTC is required to evaluate prior educational training and experience. This includes military training and experience received while on active duty and any coursework taken at educational institutions even if the

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For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, regardless of the time the student has attended the college,

Building, Room 127. Students must bring in the license plate number, the year, make and model of their vehicle.

There is no charge for parking tags.

marked with lines on both sides of the parking space.

Repeat violators are towed at the expense of the vehicle operator.

must be completed at the KCTCS college granting the

of the credits from the participating institutions. Students seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, or Associate in Applied Science degrees or Diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible for graduation. To be eligible for

Campus Transportation The Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) operates a Thursday between all buildings on the WKCTC main campus. The shuttle service is free of charge to students.

The shuttle picks up and drops off at the following locations:

approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least

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Anderson Technical Building – west end entrance by the bookstore blue canopy

In order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials, students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits required for that credential, including the

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Allied Health Building - parking lot near center entrance

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Haws Gym – access road between the south end of the gym and the parking lot

Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete the college’s application for graduation within the posted deadline for the term. In order to be eligible for: •

It is college policy to remain open and conduct classes according to the regular class schedule except under extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, classes may be delayed or cancelled.

The college president makes the decision when severe weather or other emergencies might require a closing, delayed opening, suspension, or interruption of regularly scheduled work or class hours. The president consults with maintenance and operations, the crisis team, and the president’s leadership team to determine the circumstances of the college closing or other

Decisions regarding inclement weather are made as quickly as possible and with everyone’s best interests in mind. However, while every effort is taken to quickly examine road conditions and weather data for our entire service area, we must also encourage your personal responsibility to keep yourself safe. To that end, if the college remains open or operates on a delayed schedule, about whether roads are safe in your area.

If road conditions are poor in the early morning but are expected to improve later in the day, the college may delay the beginning of classes. The delayed schedule is detailed below: Regular Class Meeting Starting Between

Times Delayed Schedule Meeting Times

Voter Registration Students interested in obtaining a voter registration form should visit elect.ky.gov/registertovote .

in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Applied Technology degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements as Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

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In the event that the delayed schedule is in effect and the weather situation worsens, the college reserves the right to change the schedule to a “closed” status. If this change in schedule is deemed necessary, the decision will be posted by as soon as possible. During the delayed schedule, evening classes offered in Paducah and at off-campus sites in Ballard, Graves and Marshall counties will be held as scheduled unless cancellation is announced. The college will make every effort to make announcements on evening class cancellations by 3:00 p.m.

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Skilled Craft Training Center (SCTC) 70 Hickory Road Hickory, Kentucky 42051

607 Popular Murray, KY 42071

Weaks Center (WEA) Workforce Solutions (K 607 Popular Murray, KY 42071 West Kentucky Technolo

Records Office

KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Transcripts and Grades

an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required for

requests are made online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ admissions/transcript_Requests.aspx

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• president (or designee) on an individual basis with the advice of the appropriate division requirements for these programs is available below in the Academic Credentials Awarded section.

WKCTC holds commencement in December and in May.

Graduation With Honors of work toward degree completion or 30 credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With High Distinction” if they attain a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher on all work attempted. Students who have completed at least credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With Distinction”

Grade reports are not mailed to students. To access

Transcript fees must be paid online before the transcript will be released. The fee for three business day

Name, Address and Program/Major Changes It is very important that students frequently review their personal information within the WKCTC system to ensure that their current name, address and student program plan/major is accurately recorded. Students may log in to their Student Self-Service (instructions on page 13 of this document) to review their personal and/or student program plan/major needs to be updated, should complete the appropriate form at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Records.aspx Building, Room 112.

Directory Information Multiple Associate Degrees A student will be eligible for an additional degree when the student has completed the requirements of the second curriculum including a minimum of six credit hours relevant to the second degree and beyond the be granted for the completion of a second option in a program. The completion of a second option, however, will be recorded on the transcript.

WKCTC may provide directory information, date and degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational institution attended, participation in and height of members of athletic teams. The student may register an objection to the release of this

a form indicating the items to be withheld. All written requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the college for one academic year. Requests to withhold

234 Pioneer Industrial Drive Mayfield, KY 42066

Paducah, KY 42001 Benton, KY 42025

Purchase Training Center (WKP) 234 Pioneer Industrial Weaks Center (WEA) Marshall County School (MHS) Paducah, KYHigh 42001 86 High School Road

2415 South 25th Street

Graves County High School (GHS) 1107 Housman Street Madison Hall (MAD) Mayfield, KY 42066

919 Madison Street Paducah,Training KY 42001Center (WKP) Purchase

Paducah School of Art and Design Skilled Craft Training Center (PSAD) (SCTC) Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Marshall County High School (MHS) Paducah School of Art ( 409 Broadway 70 Hickory Road Center High School Road 409 Broadway Paducah, KY (HEC) 42001 Paducah, KY86 42001 Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Center (HEC)

Off-Campus Locations Off-Campus Locations

Graves County High School (GHS) 1107 Housman Street

15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore

Bookstore (ATB) (ATB)

11. Crounse Hall (CRO)

11. Crounse Hall (CRO) 12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Cent 12. Crisp Building/ (CLC) Challenger Learning Center (CLC) 13.

Allied Health Building 13. Allied Health Building (AHB) (AHB) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC)

7. Maintenance Garage

7. Maintenance Garage 8. Nemer Building 8. Nemer Building Clemens Arts 9. 9.

Clemens Fine Fine Arts Theatre/ Theatre/Student Student Center (SCA)Center (SCA) 10. 10.

Matheson Learning Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center (MLC) Resource Center (MLC) 1.

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3.3.

4.4.

1. Waller Hall (WAL) Waller Hall (WAL) Rosenthal Hall (ROS) Rosenthal Hall (ROS) CarsonHall Hall Carson CarsonAnnex Annex Carson 5. Haws Gymnasium (GYM) 6.6. Security Guard Building Guard Building

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FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, is a federal law that

education records. Colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System comply with FERPA’s dealing with student education records and directory information recommended by the American Association

In its discretion, a college or KCTCS as appropriate may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of the Act [Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974] to include:

8. Educational institution in which the student was most recently enrolled Procedure – Release of Information to Military Recruiter 1. Information will be released for military recruitment purposes only. The military recruiters may request student recruitment information once each semester for each of the service: Air Force Air Force National Guard Army National Guard Coast Guard Navy Marine Corps Reserve

Air Force Reserve Army Army Reserve Coast Guard Reserve Navy Reserve Marine Corps

2. The request should be submitted in writing, on letterhead, clearly identifying the military recruiting organization.

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WKCTC Bookstore institution attended by the student

• and sports A student may give consent to any individual by the consent to release information. The student must assign a passcode and the individual must present requesting information.

The WKCTC Bookstore is located in the Anderson Technical Building and provides not only textbooks and supplies for students, but also a variety of campus apparel - all of which are chargeable with Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore hours are extended during peak times at the beginning of each semester. Students may also contact the

Students must have a copy of their schedule when purchasing books; a photo ID is required if

Solomon Amendment The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that allows military recruiters access to student recruitment information. The Solomon Amendment supersedes FERPA. However, if a student has submitted a request

dates normally begin approximately one week prior one week after classes begin. Charges can only be made during the approved time period.

directory information, then no information from the student’s educational record will be released under the Solomon Amendment.

Notices about extended bookstore hours and

1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone 4. Age 6. Academic major 7. Degrees received

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Campus Safety Crime Awareness and Campus Security In compliance with federal and state regulations, the College makes available to all prospective students, current students, and employees an annual security report containing programs that promote campus safety and campus crime statistics and policies. A copy of this viewed at ope.ed.gov/security or westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life/Security/Clery_ and_Minger_Report.aspx .

Should a crime occur immediately report it to the

contacting the local police regarding the crime.

The campus security guard can be contacted at danger, call 911.

Safety Notification Alert Program (SNAP) The emergency alert system on the campus is known as

SNAP is activated when there is an emergency on

As of fall 2015, WKCTC will become a tobaccofree institution. WKCTC’s tobacco-free policy includes that: • Tobacco use is prohibited on all college owned property and within leased college office and classroom space. The use of all tobacco products, is prohibited on college owned facilities and facilities leased and controlled by the college.

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Tobacco use is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor facilities, including entrance steps and ramps, restrooms, pedestrian walkways, entryways, terraces, and campus bus stops.

*At this time the policy will not be enforced in the enclosed passenger compartments of private automobiles.

• Tobacco use is prohibited in college owned or leased vehicles.

• Tobacco products will not be sold in college facilities.

students of a dangerous situation, including the delaying or closing of the College due to inclement weather.

When SNAP is activated, an alert message is sent to all phones. Additionally, certain computers in computer labs receive the alert. Anyone who has opted to have a text message alert sent to their cell phone also receives the alert message.

For more information go to: kctcs.edu/snap/ .

Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons

through their KCTCS e-mail account. The WKCTC Bookstore only stocks books for WKCTC classes. Internet class texts can easily be purchased online and delivered directly to the student by visiting the following Web site: kctcs.bncollege.com

The KCTCS Code of Conduct states that the use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle is a punshiable offense and disciplinary action will be taken.

Please reference Article 3.2 and 3.3 of the KCTCS Code of Conduct for more infromation.

Financial aid is accepted. The WKCTC Bookstore is operated by Barnes and Noble.

Illegal drugs and alcohol are also prohibited on campus.

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Workforce Solutions Workforce Solutions exists to provide non-credit and credit, general and customized training, assessments, facilitation, consulting and coaching for existing and new businesses and industries to promote economic development in the Purchase Area of western Kentucky.

Workforce Solutions provides assistance to companies to identify and develop training to help them meet their workforce needs. Workforce Solutions can coordinate all aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum, materials, facilitators, etc. Consulting, assessment, and facilitation is also available. Workforce Solutions organization’s needs.

For more information, contact Workforce Solutions at site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Workforce_Solutions

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Matheson Library Located in the Matheson Learning Resource Center, the Matheson Library offers students and members of our community a full range of materials and technology to meet their needs. Take advantage of the library’s many available services including:

Cyber Cafe and Center Cafe

Financial Information

Emerging Technology Center. Drop in and choose from a wide variety of menu items.

Tuition and Charges

Cyber Cafe hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily menus for the WiFi Grill can be found at online. The Center Cafe is located in the Student Center in the Clemens Building. Center Cafe hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Hours may vary at both locations during class breaks and summer months.

• materials using the KCTCS Library Catalog at kctcs.kyvlorg/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=kctcs • Databases. To access these off-campus, login to ezproxy.westkentucky.kctcs.edu:2048/login • https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ illrequest

Personal Services

• back in time, you can renew online or by calling

Cosmetology/Nail Technology and Dental Services

• https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ asklibrarian/

A variety of services is available to the public at low prices in the Anderson Technical Building.

• tools and Internet access.

Tuition and charges vary based on whether a student is a Kentucky resident, non-resident, or resident of a contiguous county of a contiguous state. Tuition and charges are on a per credit hour rate, including courses that are audited. For questions regarding residency status and guidelines, see Appendix A. All tuition and charges are payable in full prior to the beginning of classes for each session of the term unless prior arrangement has been made with the college business office. Consult your local college business office for college-specific required payment dates. Provisions for partial or deferred payment instructions are available in the “Payment Plan Options” section below.

Tuition and charges are assessed at the time of registration and based upon a per credit hour rate for all KCTCS colleges regardless of whether the courses are taken during the day, evening, and/or on weekends, and regardless of whether the courses are taken for credit or audit purposes. Tuition rates vary based upon Kentucky resident or non-Kentucky resident status.

Qualifying students living in out of state counties that are contiguous to Kentucky may qualify for a reduced tuition rate. Fractional credit hour tuition and charges are assessed for fractional credit offerings (i.e., a student taking ¼ credit hour course would be assessed ¼ rate of student with same residency taking a 1 credit hour course). Tuition and charges are refundable as per the “Refunds” section below. Charges for services are non-refundable unless specifically stated as refundable.

Consult with your college business office for specifics.

The tuition charges for the 2014-2015 academic year were not available at the time of publication. Tuition charges will be published at kctcs.edu as soon as they are available.

Mandatory Student Fee A mandatory student fee of $4 per credit hour will be assessed in the 2014-2015 academic year. Questions regarding fees may be directed to your college’s business office.

• Audio-visual (A/V) room to view course materials.

• the microform materials (for example, the archives of the Paducah Sun).

Charges for Customized Course Offerings Some courses, including courses created specifically upon request (credit or non-credit) may have additional charges. The additional charge, depending upon the requirements of developing and producing the

• materials you need for class

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customized course or program, will vary depending upon the length and content of the course or program offerings. All tuition and charges for customized courses are payable upon registration unless prior arrangements, including third party contracts, have been made with the offering college. Please contact your local college business office for specifics.

Charges for Services Some charges for services may exist, including some individual program and/or special testing charges.

General examples of these charges include, but are not limited to, the following: GED and ACT® testing, returned check charge and lost library book/video replacement charge. Charges will vary by service and are non-refundable. Contact your college business office for specifics.

Distance Education: There are no additional student charges associated with the verification of student identity.

Charges for Special Examination KCTCS colleges offer students institutionally developed special examinations to demonstrate mastery of course content and receive credit toward program requirements.

Special examinations are course specific and charges are separate from regular tuition charges. Special examination charges are payable in full at the time the examination is scheduled. Contact the business office for a listing of all charges.

Students who are enrolled in courses for which they elect to take a special examination in lieu of completing the course must officially withdraw from the course. The withdrawal date determines the status of the student’s assessment, refund, and grade for the enrollment period.

All special examination credit is awarded using the test credit process. In such instances, a grade will not be awarded on the current term grade report. Please contact your college’s office of student affairs for application requirements.

Cancellation of Registration for NonPayment of Charges Students who have not paid their tuition and charges or arranged for a payment plan on or before the college’s required payment date are subject to having their registration cancelled for non-payment. Consult your local college business office for college-specific required payment dates.

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Computer Labs

Payment Plan Options In addition to the payment options of cash, check, or credit card, students may choose to participate in a KCTCS flexible tuition and charges payment plan (an option for students not planning to pay in full or having made an arrangement to pay in full) prior to the college’s required payment date. To enroll in a payment plan, a student may login to his/her student self-service account (https://students.kctcs.edu) or contact the business office. Students have the option, depending on registration date, to enroll in one of three payment plan options listed below.

Plans Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Service Charge * * *

Percent Down None 25% 50%

Monthly Payments 4 3 2

Availability Advance Registration Only Through Advance Registration Through Regular Registration

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Total payment of the balance of tuition and charges must be made by the required date. Contact the business office for specifics.

Refunds In order to receive a tuition refund, a student must officially withdraw within the refund period specified within this policy. Refunds for sessions different from those listed below are prorated according to the session in proportion to the traditional 16-week session.

A session is defined as an enrollment period within an academic term. An academic term (fall, spring, or summer) may have a number of sessions running concurrently -- 16-, 8-, or 4-week.

KCTCS has partnered with Higher One, a financial services company focused solely on higher education, to process student refund payments. Students are required to choose from one of the following three options for receiving any refunds due them: 1) ACH transfer to a bank account of their choice, 2) Paper check mailed to the student address on file, 3)Refund to a OneAccount, an FDIC insured checking account offered

by Higher One. For additional information, please visit KCTCSDebitCard.com

Timeframe for Tuition Refunds* Session 100 percent 50 percent No Refund 16-week Within 7th day 8th - 29th days After 29th day 8-week Within 4th day 5th - 15th days After 15th day 6-week Within 3rd day 4th - 11th days After 11th day 5-week Within 2nd day 3rd – 9th days After 9th day 4-week Within 1st day 2nd - 7th days After 7th day * Calendar days of the session, including all Saturdays and Sundays, but excluding KCTCS recognized holidays.

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of Rosenthal Hall is open to students needing access to computers.

A lab supervisor is available to provide technical assistance Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Computer labs are also located in the Matheson Library and the Anderson

Print Management Policy Currently enrolled students are given a printing account of 400 free black & white printed pages at the beginning of each fall, spring, and summer semester. Students may print in color at the Grisham Lab in Rosenthal Hall at a charge of 20 cents per page. Each color page is deducted from the student’s account at the rate of four black and white pages.

Any left-over amount from a student’s account is carried over from the fall to the spring semester. All spring totals will be deleted at the end of the spring semester and summer semester totals will be deleted at the end of the summer semester.

Financial Delinquency

Students who go over their printing allowance may purchase additional pages.

Additions to a print account may be made at the or in the Matheson Library. Additional pages may be purchased in the following increments: $ 1.00 (20 pages) $10.00 (200 pages) Students must enter their Active Directory password to a message displays notifying the student that additional pages should be purchased. Students may not transfer any portion of their print account to another student’s print account.

Community users are allowed to print 10 pages per day.

Any student who is delinquent in financial obligations to a college, or any division or organization of a college, shall not be allowed to register for future terms, receive transcripts, transfer credits to another institution, or graduate. Delinquent accounts are subject to KCTCS Business Procedure 7.4 Collection of Accounts Receivable and may be referred to an outside collection agency. Note: referred accounts are subject to collection charges in addition to the amount owed the college and are the responsibility of the delinquent party. The delinquency, if referred to a collection agency, is also subject to being listed with credit reporting agencies.

Specific questions may be directed to your college’s business office.

Professional Liability Insurance Students who enroll in any course requiring patient/ client contact must show evidence they have professional liability insurance or purchase insurance through the college. This charge is non-refundable and is subject to change without notice. Please contact the College Business Office for details concerning the charge for Professional Liability Insurance.

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Student Resources and Policies (continued) Online Access to Student Self Service Many online services are available to students through the Student Self Service. After obtaining your KCTCS e-mail account username and password, go to: westkentucky.kctcs.edu.

Click on “Student Self-Service.” The Student Center page will be available after logging in. The following valuable resources are available in the Student Center: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Check Student E-Mail Account

WKCTC recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and special awards to deserving students. Scholarship applications are only accepted online. Application and supporting

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year. once each week.

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WKCTC offers the following types of scholarships: and “Deleted” items folders. Full e-mail accounts prevent users from being able to send and receive e-mail messages.

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• forget your password. Should you need to access your username and/or password, go to the “User Account Center” at kctcs.edu/students and click on “forgot password” under the Help section.

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Complete scholarship information including the application dates may be accessed through the College Web site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid/scholarship_information.aspx

FinanciaI Aid

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Student Identification (ID) Cards All students enrolled at WKCTC should obtain a student

Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students must be currently enrolled and have a picture ID to obtain a WKCTC student ID card.

To ensure the safety and security of students, all currently enrolled WKCTC students are required to have a valid student ID card or other form of picture campus. Campus security and college administrative personnel have direct authority to request a student to produce a student ID. Student IDs are the property of WKCTC. Students must turn in their student ID to the an ID to anyone or failing to show a student ID to any college representative upon request is a violation of college regulations.

Student ID Card Policy Original Student ID Card: Free upon the completion of registration of classes.

Replacement Student ID Card:

Free Student ID Card Replacement when: • incorrect.

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Scholarships

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Overview The colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) offer a complement of student financial aid, including local scholarships that are specific to an individual college or program. There is no charge to apply for student aid. Among the U.S. Department of Education Title IV programs offered are Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Federal Work Study, and federally supported Federal Direct Loan Program. The colleges also participate in state supported aid programs. Detailed information regarding student financial aid can be found at kctcs.edu

Student Eligibility and Application To receive student financial aid from any program in which KCTCS participates requires meeting established eligibility criteria. A listing of specific criteria can be found on KCTCS’ Web site. In general, you must have a demonstrated need as supported by a FAFSA and a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate If you are admitted “conditionally,” you may receive student aid for one semester only before your admission file must be complete.

You can apply for student aid electronically by using the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site, www.fafsa. ed.gov. Applying for student financial aid is free. You will need the latest income tax forms for you and your spouse or you and your parents (1040, 1040 A, 1040EZ, or 1040 Telefile). If you did not file a tax return you will need documentation of all sources of income, taxed or untaxed.

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It is recommended that all records and materials used in completing the application be saved. A percentage of all applicants are randomly selected for verification.

If selected for verification, documentation must be provided in order to receive aid. Applying early insures consideration of your information for maximum funding and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon AFTER January 1 as possible.

You may call a toll-free number for questions concerning the U.S. Department of Education Title IV programs by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-800- 730-8913 TDD for hearing impaired.

Dual Enrollment/Consortium Agreements In some instances, a student may take classes at different KCTCS colleges and wish the different enrollments to count toward total enrollment. In such instances, specific eligibility requirements apply. Please consult your local student financial aid office for criteria.

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Student Resources and Policies (continued)

FinanciaI Aid (continued) Federal Student Loans KCTCS colleges participate in the Federal Direct Loan Program. You do not have to be eligible for other federal student aid to participate in this program. However, an application using the FAFSA is required. Each of KCTCS’ colleges has established local criteria for processing loans. Please contact your local college for specific information about its requirements.

State Programs The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) administers a number of state supported student financial aid programs. Among those offered are: College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) and KHEAA Early Childhood Development Scholarship. For the complete listing of aid program offerings, please see KHEAA’s Web site: kheaa.com

Statutory Scholarships (Waivers) for Kentucky Residents KCTCS by virtue of state statute offers a number of tuition scholarships for Kentucky residents who meet specific eligibility criteria. Included in these are scholarships for: KCTCS Faculty and Staff; Kentucky residents age 65 or older; survivors of police officers and firefighters killed in duty; dependents of disabled police officers and firefighters; teachers; foster and adopted children; veterans; and children, step-children, and/ or orphans of veterans killed or disabled in action. A more detailed overview and eligibility requirements can be found on the KCTCS Web site.

KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky Residents KCTCS also offers a number of tuition scholarships for Kentucky residents. These include: KCTCS Presidential Scholarship; John T. Smith Scholarship; Commonwealth Scholarship; Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship; Martha C. Johnson Tuition Scholarship; Charles E. Cranmer- Liquid Transport, Inc. Scholarship; William Foster Tichenor Nursing Scholarship; and the Robert Stephen Weimann Tuition Scholarship for NonTraditional Harlan County Residents. For details and application information, please contact your local college’s student financial aid office. Additionally, each year, a number of individuals, organizations and companies make funding available for scholarships to various KCTCS colleges. The amount and criteria for

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these awards will vary. These scholarships are advertised when available, and eligible students may apply at that time. Information is available through your local college’s student financial aid office.

College Tuition Scholarships Each local college offers tuition scholarships. Among these scholarships are: foundation scholarships to support enrollment management; needbased; programspecific; KCTCS Employee Spouse/Dependents; and Securing Educational Excellence in Kentucky Scholarship (SEEK). Please contact your local college for specifics.

Third Party Assistance Programs There are a wide number of outside agencies who offer educational assistance and other services to students.

Included among them are Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Kentucky National Guard, Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Kentucky Office for the Blind. A more detailed listing and brief description of the programs they offer and contacts for each can be found on the KCTCS Web site. Additionally, local social service agencies offer a variety of programs to assist students including: Kentucky Works (JOBS), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and AmeriCorps.

Tax Credits The U.S. Government grants a tax credit for eligible persons and/or their dependent attending college filing a federal tax return. The tax credits are referred to as the HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit.

Please contact your personal tax advisor regarding your eligibility.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Federal regulations mandate that a student receiving Federal Student Aid under Title IV programs must maintain satisfactory academic progress in his/her course of study regardless of whether or not student aid is awarded each semester. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is measured with the following standards: Qualitative (cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 per semester), Quantitative (Maximum Time Frame of 150 percent of the credits for completion of their program), and Quantitative Percentage (Earned hours/Attempted must equal at least 67 percent).

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Ready to Work / Work and Learn

Student Clubs & Organizations

Ready to Work and Work and Learn are programs designed to assist low-income parents pursuing a GED or attending college classes at WKCTC. Both programs assist students in meeting their KTAP/TANF work requirement through a combination of school and paid work study (on campus and off campus). Services provided to students include referrals for transportation, counseling, tutoring, childcare and other resources to assist them while pursuing their educational goals. For more information about the Ready to Work and Work and

Student activities allow students to become active community leaders, increase college spirit, and explore potential. Students can connect and form longlasting relationships while gaining career experience, transferable skills, and knowledge. Becoming involved in student clubs and organizations promotes a sense of community and provides a high quality of life. Students are able to develop interpersonal skills, values, ethics, and a sense of belonging.

Adult Education Services The Skills Enhancement Center located in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 111 offers a variety of free services including GED preparation, COMPASS

Guided by the Student Government Association, each club has a faculty or staff advisor. Student club organizations focus on performing arts, leadership, law, creative thinking, volunteerism, physical health, political, or special interests.For more information on a student organization, please contact the westkentucky.kctcs.edu and select “Student Life”.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more

Happening Hour Final Exams Any student with more than two exams scheduled on shall be entitled to have one of those exams rescheduled.

The student must submit a petition for rescheduling in writing to the instructor no later than one week prior to the last class meeting.

Happening Hour takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. It is a time set aside for students to participate in activities and events at WKCTC. departments, organizations and agencies to provide a variety of entertaining Happening Hour events including competitions, talent showcasing, educational opportunities, and cultural experiences. Such events are intended to enhance the lives of students at WKCTC.

Dean’s List The Dean’s List recognizes the academic excellence of or higher in courses numbered 100 or above. Honorary who have achieved this distinction.

GED Testing Individuals who have not earned a high school diploma may prepare to take the General Educational Development (GED) Test that is given two times a month generally the second and fourth Wednesdays. Contact schedule a test date.

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Each month during Happening Hour there is a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting and a Club Day. The SGA meetings require having a representative from each campus organization to maintain communication between the organizations; therefore no other club meetings should be scheduled during SGA meeting times. Club Day provides clubs and organizations a regular time to meet, but they may meet at other times as well. There are events and activities scheduled during each Happening Hour in both fall and spring semesters. To view the schedule of Happening Hour events check the college Web site under “Student Life” or go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life or the message boards located throughout the campus.

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Student Resources and Policies Tutoring Center Tutors in the Tutoring Center work with students to improve their understanding of classes and assignments.

Tutors also help students strategize for upcoming tests and offer study tips. Tutoring services are provided in computer information services, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, writing and more. These services are free to all WKCTC students taking any WKCTC or KCTCS class.

Students are welcome to drop by the center located

Accessibility Services West Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is with a disability be excluded from participation in any of any WKCTC program or activity, or be subject to discrimination with regard to any WKCTC program or activity. Any student with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the Manager

Career and Placement Services Students are encouraged to schedule individual counseling sessions with a career counselor to discuss or explore the career options available at WKCTC. Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career guidance tool available to assist students in self assessment and career exploration. The Career Key also assists students in determining a college major or career by assessing their interests and abilities using a paper-and-pencil instrument. True Colors® seminars also are available and conducted in group settings. True Colors® is a

The college also partners with College Central Network to provide free, online job placement services. Students and alumni are able to register, search job listings, and post their resumes for employers to review. College Central Network provides job listings and information for local employers as well as a nationwide database if an individual is interested in working outside our Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.

TRIO (Student Support Services) The TRIO (Student Support Services) program is a federally funded program providing the needed services designed to help students succeed in college. The TRIO staff is committed to helping students stay enrolled, earn good grades and graduate or transfer to a four-year college.

TRIO Services include: • • • applications • • classroom performance • underprepared, nontraditional, or with physical or learning disabilities • career planning and transfer process • • • strengths and weaknesses • regional four-year colleges for transfer students • Students interested in receiving these free services and personalized help in a caring environment, should stop by the Anderson Technical Building, Room 126 to pick

people of all ages that improves communication through recognition of a person’s true character. True Colors® has been used successfully in schools, universities and hospitals to assign tasks according to individual strengths.

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FinanciaI Aid (continued) Suspension Due to Poor Grades If a student is suspended from Student Aid because his/ her cumulative grade point average does not meet the minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) he/she may take additional classes without Student Aid(unless the student is academically suspended) to raise his/her GPA and, if successful, may be reinstated. If a student is on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension, he/ she will automatically be on Student Aid Probation or Student Aid Suspension. If a student is reinstated from Academic Suspension by appeal or any means, he/she must appeal his/her Student Aid status separately to be considered for Student Aid reinstatement eligibility.

Appeal Process Students placed on student aid suspension and having unusual circumstances (illness, death in the family, accidents, etc.) and not making satisfactory academic progress have the right to appeal. However, during the appeal process persons are responsible for their own expenses, i.e., tuition, books, supplies, etc.

Personal Financial Liability Withdrawing or All “E”s Students who withdraw from college before the 60 percent point in the semester or who stop attending and therefore receive all “E”s may be financially liable to repay the student aid received. Persons desiring to withdraw from college must do so according to their college’s withdrawal policy which can be found on the school’s Web site. A copy of the worksheet and examples used for this calculation can be requested from each KCTCS College’s Office of Student Aid.

KCTCS Student E-mail Account Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) students are provided a student e-mail account to facilitate communication among students, faculty and staff. The e-mail account also makes it possible for students to access their schedules, grades, student activate the e-mail account as soon as possible and check the account regularly throughout the semester. College information such as grades is only delivered to students through their college e-mail account.

your e-mail account. Record your username (aka user ID) and e-mail address; remember your password but keep it confidential.

Access the E-mail Account Once the Account has been Activated Go to webmail.kctcs.edu or access the e-mail from the WKCTC Web site at: westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Activate an E-mail Account (Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer) Locate your nine-digit EMPLID on the upper left-hand side of your class schedule. If you do not have a copy of your schedule showing your EMPLID, you may obtain your EMPLID by logging on westkentucky. kctcs.edu/Current_Students and clicking on “User Account Center.” If you are unable to obtain your EMPLID through the “User Account Center,” go to the and provide a photo ID for assistance.

24 hours after enrolling in classes: Go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/current_students/user_ account_center and follow the instructions to activate

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Student Schedule

Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Reinstatement Academic Probation A student earning a cumulative grade point average below a 2.0 at the end of a term shall be placed on academic probation. A student shall be removed from academic probation by earning at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Academic Suspension (Dismissal)

How to Read a Schedule The printed student schedule provides several pieces of information including: EmplID: number.

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Term: academic term in both numerical and text form.

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Dates: start and end dates of the class.

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Academic Plan: academic plan as listed in the

Credits: credit hours for the course. Courses having an associated lab may be for credit or not for credit. Credit hours are used to determine your grade point average (GPA).

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Sessn: college session in which the course is offered. The start and end dates of a course determine the session number. Refund policies are based on the session in which a course is offered.

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Meets: days a class meets.

MW classes meets on Monday and Wednesday; TR classes meets on Tuesday and Thursday (R represents Thursday).

TBA indicates there is no assigned time for the class to meet or that the meeting time is to be announced.

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Location: campus location where the course is offered.

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Class#: number assigned to this class section.

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Course: department and course number.

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Begins & Ends: start and end times of the class.

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Section: section number. Section numbers on all

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Bldg: building in which the class is offered. All

section number indicates the course is offered online; an “L” in the section number indicates a laboratory class which may or may not have credit assigned.

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If a student is placed on academic probation for two consecutive terms (which is noted on the transcript as “subject to dismissal” the second time) and does not earn either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA of at least a 2.0 in the third term, the student shall be academically suspended. Non-enrollment has no effect on probation status. The president (or designee) may grant an exception based upon an individual’s case. A student on academic suspension may not enroll in courses which count toward a KCTCS degree.

Reinstatement A student who has been academically suspended may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least one 16-week semester and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required. A student who has been academically suspended shall, upon reinstatement, be placed on academic probation and be subject to academic suspension if the student has failed to earn a current Upon a second suspension, a student may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least two 16-week semesters and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required.

Room: room number.

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Instructor: instructor name.

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A student may repeat a course for the purpose of improving a grade. The course must be repeated with the same grade option as the original enrollment in the course. The highest grade earned in a completed course and will be the only grade included within the cumulative GPA. Credit shall count only once for a KCTCS credential. If a student has been dropped from an occupation or technical program, course enrollment may be dependent upon readmission to the program.

After a student has completed the same course twice, a division dean (or designee) in consultation with the instructor may refuse to approve a third registration in the same course, including those offered by correspondence, extension, and distance learning technology. Subject to the approval of the division dean (or designee), a student may receive approval for a be taken as a repeat option for MA 109 and vice versa.)

the building abbreviation. WWW indicates the class is online.

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Repeating a Course

NOTE: A parent course cannot be repeated using modules. Students who have received passing grade in a parent course are not eligible to enroll in any module of that parent course.

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Grading System (continued) P: represents a satisfactory grade in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives a P in a course shall be eligible to continue into the next sequential course(s). The grade of P may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights. It has no value in computing the grade point average. This grade may be used for developmental courses.

MP: represents Making Progress and may be assigned only for developmental courses and progress but needs and deserves more time to achieve a passing grade. The student should re-enroll in the course in order to continue advancement to the level of competence set for the course. Grades may be earned following re-enrollment for developmental courses. The grade of MP has no value in computing grade point average.

Pass/Fail: may be selected for a maximum of two elective courses, subject to certain restrictions, by students with at least 30 credit hours and not on academic probation. Courses with these grades can count toward graduation but are not used in calculating grade-point standing. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis shall be limited to those considered as elective in the student’s program, and such other courses

Changing Grades: A grade once reported shall not be changed except when the instructor states in writing that an error has been made. The grade change must be submitted by the end of the following semester or session or, in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the president (or designee). However, each respective College Appeals Board may change a grade to P or W in the case of a violation of student academic rights or to a W in the case of an academic offense.

Academic Programs

Grade-Point Average (GPA): The GPA on the KCTCS transcript is derived from all courses taken at KCTCS institutions. The grade-point average is the ratio of the total grade points earned to the total credit hours attempted excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis and courses with grades of W or I. Total grade points are derived by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the number of grade points assigned to the grade earned: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D =1, E = 0.

21st Century Life Skills

Reporting Final Grades: college president (or designee) within three days Regular 16-week course grades must be reported

Schedule Abbreviation Guide Days: M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday N or U = Sunday Buildings: AHB = Allied Health Building ATB = Anderson Technical Building CLC = Crisp Building/Challenger Learning Center CRO = Crounse Hall ETC = Emerging Technology Center GCH = Graves County High School HEC = Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education KEV = West Kentucky Technology Park, 101 Liberty Drive in Kevil MAD = Madison Hall, 919 Madison Street in Paducah MCH = Marshall County High School MLC = Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center PSA = Paducah School of Art, 409 Broadway in Paducah PTC = Purchase Training Center, 234 Pioneer

approved. Prerequisites for such courses may be ignored at the student’s own hazard. The student is expected to participate fully in the course and take all examinations as though the student were enrolled on a regular basis.

Students may not change from a pass-fail basis nor from a regular basis to a pass-fail basis after the last date for entering an organized class. Courses offered only on a pass-fail basis, remedial or developmental, or taken by special examination, shall not be included in the maximum number of elective courses which a student may take under these provisions

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Students should be advised that if they interrupt their continuous enrollment in a program and re-enroll after remaining out for at least one semester, it will be necessary to follow curriculum requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment. It is the ultimate responsibility of the student to know curriculum requirements.

ROS = Rosenthal Hall SCA = Clemens Student Center/Fine Arts SCTC = Skilled Craft Training Center, 70 Hickory Road in Hickory WAL = Waller Hall WEA =Weaks Center, 607 Poplar Street in Murray

Associate in Arts Degree (transfer) Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts (transfer) Associate in Science Degree (transfer) Air Conditioning Technology Diploma: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Chiller Maintenance Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Environmental Control System Servicer Environmental System Repair Helper Refrigeration Mechanic Applied Engineering Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Alternative Energy Track Automated Manufacturing Track Electromechanical Systems Track Electornics Engineering Track Instrumentation Track Mechatronic Systems Track PLC Programmer Track CAD/CAM Technician Robotics Sensor Technician Apprenticeship Studies Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Web Enhanced Classes are on-campus classes that may require some Internet use by the student. The use may range from checking assignment dates to a regular attendance in a virtual classroom. Please check with the instructor for more information on the level of Web enhancement in any class you are interested in taking.

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Academic Programs (continued) Automotive Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technician Track Diploma: Automotive Technician Technician Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic Automotive Electrician Brake Repairer Engine Repairer Front End Mechanic Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician Tune-up Mechanic Business Studies Business Administration Degree: Associate in Applied Science Accounting Track Finance Track Hospitality Management track Human Resource Management Option Management Track

Diplomas:

Real Estate Management Track Accounting Organizational Leadership Small Business Management Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist Advanced Business Administration Basic Business Administration Business Transfer Entrepreneurship Financial Perspectives General Business Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Leadership Management

Business Studies Business Administration (continued) Sales Small Business Management Supervisory Management Team Leadership Medical Information Technology Degree: Electronic Medical Records Track Medical Administrative Track Medical Coding Track

Diploma:

Medical Transcription Track Medical Administrative Assistant | Medical Records Specialist Hospital Admissions Specialist | Medical Coding Medical Receptionist Medical Transcriptionist Medical Unit Coordinator

Office Systems Technology

Receptionist Collision Repair Technology Diploma: Collision Repair Technician Automotive Painter Helper Collision Repair Helper

Grading System (continued) E: represents unsatisfactory achievement and indicates failure in the course. It is valued at zero credit hours and zero grade points in nonremedial and non-developmental courses. Credit may be obtained by repeating the entire course.

F: represents unsatisfactory achievement in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. It has no value in computing the grade point average. Credit may only be obtained by repeating the entire course. This grade may be used for developmental courses.

AU (Audit): has no value in computing grade-point average. A student who has been admitted to the college may elect to enroll in a course(s) as an auditor, except in selective admissions programs. Auditing courses in a selective admissions program requires admission to the program and availability of space in the courses. With few exceptions, any change from audit to credit by a student fully admitted to a college must be accomplished by the last date to enter a class and any change from credit to audit must be made by mid-term of the semester or session in which the student is enrolled. An audited class may be taken for credit at a later date. Anyone who desires to audit a class must be admitted to the college

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Diploma: Computer Aided Drafting and Design

when there is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work. The instructor and student will discuss the requirements for completion of course with the time limit for completion not to exceed a maximum of one year; failure to do so will result in an automatic change of grade from I to E. Each college shall maintain a record of incomplete grades recorded in courses of that college. This record, completed by the instructor at the time the I grade is reported, shall include: 1. the name and number of the student, 2. the course number and hours of credit, 3. semester or session and year of ‘ enrollment, 4. signature of the instructor, for recording the incomplete grade, and 6. an adequate guide for removal of the incomplete grade. In the instructor’s absence, the division chairperson (or designee), shall forward to the college president (or designee) the appropriate letter grade to replace the incomplete grade.

W: represents a withdrawal from class without completing course requirements. A student may including the date of mid-term with a W grade.

After the date of mid-term and through the last class of the semester or session, any

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from a course and receive a W which may be given at the discretion of the instructor. Each meeting the factors to be used in determining if a student will be allowed to withdraw during the discretionary period. An instructor shall not assign a student a W for a class unless the in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade of W may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights or for academic offenses.

Operations Management Payroll Accounting Specialist Pre-Licensing Real Estate Residential Real Estate

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I: means that part of the work of the course

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Policies Related to Enrollment Student Load – Full-time Status Full-time student academic status for the fall and spring term is 12 credit hours. Full-time student academic status for the summer term is 6 credit hours.

Student Load – Maximum Student Load The maximum load to be carried during any semester by a student (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) is 19 credit hours or the number of semester, whichever is larger.

A student who has attained a grade-point average of 3.0 semester may be permitted by the college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of three additional credit hours, provided the total is not in excess of 22 credit hours for the semester.

Normally, the maximum course load (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) shall be four credit hours for the four-week intersession, six six-week session, or 10 credit hours in the eight-week summer session. A student who has attained a grade point average of 3.0 may be granted permission by the college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of

Grading System The grading system uses a series of letters, to which are assigned grade point values. The system is based neither on an absolute numerical system nor on a distribution curve, but on the following descriptions: A: represents exceptionally high achievement. It is valued at four grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

B: represents high achievement. It is valued at three grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

C: represents satisfactory achievement. It is valued at two grade points for each credit hour in nonremedial and non-developmental courses.

D: represents the minimum achievement for credit.

It is valued at one grade point for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

Academic Programs (continued) Computer and Information Technologies Degree: Associate in Applied Science Applications Track - Business Software Specialist Applications Track - Computer Support Applications Track - Software Support Information Security Track Network Administration Track Cisco Network Administration Track Microsoft Programming - Information Systems Programming - Software Development Track Cisco Networking Associate Cisco Networking Enhanced CIT Fundamentals Computer Support Technician Computer Tech Basic Computer Technician Information Security Specialist Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Network Administration Productivity Software Specialist Programming

twelve-week session.

Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diplomas: CNC Machinist Machinist

A student on academic probation shall not take more

session, six credit hours in a six-week summer session, seven credit hours in an eight-week summer session and nine hours in the 12-week session.

Exploratory Machining Machine Tool Operator I Machine Tool Operator II

A student may be registered simultaneously at a KCTCS college and at another institution only with the approval of the college president (or designee), the credit hours obtained at the other institution being considered a part of the student’s maximum load. If the simultaneous registration has not been authorized, the transfer of credit from the other institution may be denied.

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Construction Technology Diploma: Construction Carpenter Carpenter Helper Construction Forms Helper Green Building Technology Residential Carpenter Residential Roofer Residential Site Layout Assistant Rough Carpenter

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Cosmetology Diploma:

Cosmetologist Cosmetologist Esthetician Nail Technician

Note: Esthetician and Nail Technician will not be year.

Criminal Justice Degree: Associate in Applied Science Corrections Track Criminal Justice Track Law Enforcement Track Security & Loss Prevention Track Culinary Arts Degree:

Diplomas:

Associate in Applied Science Catering & Personal Chef Track Culinary Arts Track Food & Beverage Management Track Catering and Personal Chef Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Advanced Culinary Arts Advanced Food and Beverage Management Baking Catering Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Degree: Associate in Applied Science (Awarded from Henderson Community College) Diploma: Dental Assisting Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree: Associate in Applied Science Technology

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Academic Programs (continued) Diesel Technology Diplomas: Agricultural Equipment Technician Construction Equipment Technician Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Helper Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Mechanics Assistant Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic Electrical/Electronic Systems Fluid Power Mechanic Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic Preventive Maintenance Mechanic Undercarriage Mechanic Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Fire/Rescue Science Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diploma: Fire Chief

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

General Occupational/Technical Studies Degree: Associate in Applied Science Health Science Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Historic Preservation (NOTE: This program will not be accepting new students for the 201 4-2015 academic year.)

Homeland Security/Emergency Management Degree: Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice Track Fire Science TRack

Industrial Chemical Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Process Technician Track Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Degree: Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Administrator Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Technical Studies Kentucky Child Care Provider School Age Childcare

Certificates of study are to provide marketable, entry-level skills.

employees in an occupation found in the local economy. education competencies.

Logistics and Operations Management Degree: Associate in Applied Science Logistics Management Logistics Technology Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Industrial Technology MIT: Electrical Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Construction Electrician Track Industrial Electrician Track Motor Controls Electrician Track Diplomas: Construction Electrician Track Industrial Electrician Track Motor Controls Electrician Track

KCTCS Curriculum process.

Technology: selecting equipment and tools, applying

associate degree.

troubleshooting technologies.

Total Credit Hours 12 – 36

The above are minimum general education requirements;

requirements of a diploma or associate degree in the same or

may contain general education courses emphasizing the

Certificate requirements: 1. minimum grade of C in each course required for the certificate and 2. minimum of 25% of certificate requirements earned at WKCTC. Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Necessary Skills (SCANS) report that are critical to entrylevel and associated with the diploma or associate degree competencies necessary for success in the workplace.

Electrical Motor Control Level I Electrical Motor Control Level II Electrician Trainee Level I Electrician Trainee Level II Residential Electricity Level I Residential Electricity Level II MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diploma: Industrial Maintenance Technician Fluid Power Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Machinists Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level II

Foundation Skills Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, listening, and speaking; Thinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, knowing how to learn, and reasoning; Personal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, and integrity/honesty;

Competencies Resources: allocating time, money, materials, space, and staff; Interpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others, serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds; Information: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and computers to process information; Systems: understanding social, organizational, and technological systems, monitoring and correcting performance, and designing or improving systems;

Management Specialist

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Credentials (continued)

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Credentials (continued) Associate in Applied Science Degree

credits must meet the following distribution: Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Natural Science 3 credit hrs Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hrs Heritage/Humanities 3 credit hrs Written Communication 3 credit hrs The above are minimum general education requirements; additional hours may be required in specific program curricula.

Technical and Support Component 45 – 53 credit hrs General Education and Technical and Support Components must be distributed so that programs do not exceed 68 credit hours.

Total 60 – 68 credit hrs Degree requirements: 1. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, 2. minimum of 25% of credit hours required for the degree must be earned at WKCTC, and 3. demonstration of digital literacy.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Diplomas A diploma program is designed to prepare students for technical employment within a one- to two-year period (3660 credit hours). The total number of credit hours for the diploma must not exceed those required for a degree in the same program of study. A prescribed program of technical and general education courses is designed to prepare students for a

Marine Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Marine Culinary Management Track Marine Engineering Track Marine Logistics Operation Track Wheelhouse Management Track Marine Engineering Marine Industry Marine Technology Business

occupation, credit toward an associate degree, and continued The diploma program contains general education courses Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) report that are critical to entry-level workforce success for persons prepared at the diploma level.

1.

Diplomas will address appropriate general education competencies.

2. Diploma curricula will be approved through the KCTCS Curriculum process.

3. Diplomas will be applicable toward at least one associate degree.

4. General education 6 credit hour requirement for diplomas in areas 1 and 2 as follows: Area 1 = Written/Oral Communications, Humanities, or Heritage 3 credit hrs Area 2 = Social/Behavioral Science, Natural Science, or Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Additional courses could be used for other areas in approved curricula for diplomas but may not meet general education transfer requirements. The above are minimum general education requirements; additional hours may be required in

Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Degree: Associate in Applied Science Worker

Nursing Degree: Diplomas:

Associate in Applied Science Registered Nurse Practical Nursing Practical Nursing (Option 2) Kentucky Medication Aide Medicaid Nurse Aide

Pharmacy Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Technical & Support* Total

Mechatronic Systems

30 – 54 credit hrs 36 – 60 credit hrs

Radiography Degree:

Associate in Applied Science

*The Technical and Support requirements must include a work experience component of 1-12 credit hours.

Diploma requirements: 1. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, 2. demonstration of digital literacy, and 3. minimum of 25% of diploma requirements earned at WKCTC.

Surgical Technology (Effective Fall Semester 2016, an Associate in Applied Science will be the only credential option for the Surgical Technology Program.)

Degree: Diploma:

Associate in Applied Science Surgical Technologist

Visual Communication - Multimedia Degree: Associate in Applied Science Animation Track Audio/Video Track Digital Design Track Web Design Track Diplomas: Animation Track Audio/Video Track Digital Design Track Multimedia Track Web Design Track Audio/Video Design Assistant Digital Design Digital Imaging Assistant Digital Photography Multimedia Production Design Assistant Web Design Visual Communication - Printing

Welding Technology Diploma: Combination Welder ARC Welder AWS National Skills Standards Level I Gas Metal Arc Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Gas Welder Pipeline Welder Production Line Welder Shielded Metal Arc Welding Tack Welder Welder Helper

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

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Credentials (continued)

Admission Guidelines Any person who has graduated from high school, earned a GED, or is eligible to take the GED will be admitted to the college. All applicants are required to submit an application for admission prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment. All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to the college or to any program regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.

Required Documents for Completion of Admission First-Time Freshmen (Students who have never taken college courses or who took courses only while enrolled in high school) • GED test results • – ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT (Students who have taken the ACT will be required to take the COMPASS assessment only if ACT scores do not meet course placement.)

Transfer Students (Students who have attended a postsecondary institution regardless of whether or not any credit was earned) • date or GED test results.

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Associate in Arts Degree • prerequisite course(s) for desired WKCTC course(s) was completed at the home institution.

International Students West Kentucky Community and Technical College welcomes international students.

Cultural Diversity Director in order to receive a Form I-20 for an F-1 student visa: 1. Application for Admission 2. Application for I-20 Form including high school and university. Include English translation if necessary. Students who attended a college or university outside of the U.S. evaluation of their transcript from one of the following international transcript evaluation services: Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services. any of the following: TOEFL-The minimum TOEFL score for admission must be at least 400 paper-based or 97 computer-based or 32 New Internetbased. Test results must be sent to WKCTC directly from the testing service. The test scores must not be older than 18 months.

The TOEFL institutional code for WKCTC is

showing eligibility to return to the most recently attended college.

TOEFL.

level math and English courses have not been completed or if the student scored less than 18 in English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19 in math on the ACT.

College English 101 and 102-Completion of College English 101 and 102 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of B in each course from an accredited American institution.

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Transient (or visiting) Students (Students who are planning to attend the college for one semester only and then return to the home institution) • institution indicating the student is eligible to return to that institution.

• level math and English courses have not been completed or if the student scored less than 18 in English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19 in math on the ACT.

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Requirements: 12 credit hrs Select courses from headings in the Core Categories and/or Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours must be selected from Arts and Humanities and/or Social and Behavioral Sciences and/or Foreign Language. Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Associate in Science Degree

Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts

Requirements: 12 credit hrs Select courses from headings in the Core Categories and/or Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours must be selected from Quantitative Reasoning and/or Natural Sciences.

Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Written and Oral Communications

Electives 15 credit hrs 15 credit hrs Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Total Credit Hours

60 credit hrs

60 credit hrs

Degree requirements: 1. completion of minimum 60 credit hours, 2. minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, 3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC, 4. cultural studies course, and 5. demonstration of computer digital literacy.

- Courses chosen to satisfy General Education requirements must be selected from an approved list which may be found in the KCTCS catalog at legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Form (Nursing Students Only) -- This form must be completed and signed by a health care professional within the past 12 months. It is acceptable to attach photocopies of original medical documents if they are signed by a health care professional. Include English translations if necessary.

9 credit hrs

Arts & Humanities 3 credit hrs The course chosen to satisfy this requirement must be from a discipline other than the discipline in the Fine Arts Core and/ or Concentration.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Natural Sciences 3 credit hrs Must include a laboratory experience for general education certification in the Natural Sciences category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credit hrs Total General Education 24 credit hrs Fine Arts Core Sub-Total

18 credit hrs

Concentration Sub-Total Total

18 credit hrs 60 credit hrs

Degree requirements: 1. completion of minimum 60 credit hours, 2. minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, 3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC , 4. cultural studies course, and 5. demonstration of computer digital literacy.

- Courses chosen to satisfy General Education requirements must be selected from an approved list which may be found in the KCTCS catalog at legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

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Admission Guidelines (continued)

KCTCS General Education Competency Statements & General Education Requirements for All KCTCS Credentials

6. Proof of Financial Support -- Because studying and living in the United States can be a very expensive endeavor, it is important that students and their sponsors have a realistic understanding of the costs involved. The actual cost of living is dependent upon the lifestyle of each student.

Students and sponsors should develop a longterm plan to cover the cost of a U.S. education.

F-1 visa students must submit proof that they have immediate access to one full academic year (9 months) of tuition and (12 months) living

Competency Statements challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

B. Intellectual and practical skills, including • • • • • • C. Personal and social responsibility, including • and global) • • • D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills.

family must show an additional $4,000 for their spouses and $2,000 for each child. Financial aid is NOT available to F-1 students. Please read the Expenses Fact Sheet carefully and complete the following forms located on the Culture Diversity Web site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/ Cultural_Diversity.aspx .

Credentials Associate in Arts and Associate in Science General Education Core Requirements:

AA

AS

Written Communications 6 credit hrs 6 credit hrs Students who complete ENG 105 must take an additional 3 credit hours of General Education from any of the General Education categories.

Oral Communications

3 credit hrs

3 credit hrs

Arts and Humanities 6 credit hrs 6 credit hrs One course must be selected from Humanities and one course from Heritage.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs

6 credit hrs

Natural Sciences 3 credit hrs 6 credit hrs One science course must include a laboratory experience.

Social and Behavioral 9 credit hrs 6 credit hrs Science Two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs OR Natural Sciences Subtotal General Education Core

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33 credit hrs

33 credit hrs

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original bank statement and an employment

• (Spring Semester begins in January)

Admission to Selective Admission Programs Admission into allied health and automotive technology programs at the college are based on selective admission interested in the admission criteria for these programs should contact a counselor in the Advising Center.

Some general education requirements must be completed prior to admission into the programs. Additional general education courses may be taken prior to admission into the programs or after enrollment in the programs.

All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to the college or to any program regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.

Residency This form is only for students who will be living with someone who will provide the student with free room and board. That person must attach a copy of a lease or proof of homeownership and an

Be sure to attach all additional documentation and make sure that all forms have been properly signed. Incomplete documentation will not be accepted.

10. Transfer Report and copies of current I-20, I-94 card, and visa for students transferring from a copy is not accepted) of course work completed at a U.S. institution must be mailed directly to Because it can take several weeks to obtain an F-1 visa, students who currently live outside the United States should submit all of the required documents no later than the following dates: • (Fall Semesters begin in August)

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Kentucky Resident status has a direct impact on the amount of tuition a student pays at WKCTC. Tuition and charges are based on whether a student is a Kentucky resident, non-Kentucky resident or a resident of a contiguous county of a contiguous state.

The policy for Kentucky resident status (kctcs.edu/ en/Students/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/~/media/ System_Office/Financial_Aid/residency_policy.ashx) is determined by Council on Postsecondary Education.

A student who has been assessed non-Kentucky resident tuition rates can apply for a change in status by completing the Application for Residency (westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/records.aspx) and providing all required documentation. Students must complete the application and provide all supporting consideration. Applications arriving after 30 days may be considered for the next term. Students should contact Application for Residency.

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Academic Information Transfer Programs of a baccalaureate program. Course selection can be designed to parallel university offerings and are transferable to four-year institutions – both public and private. Students who successfully complete at least 60 semester hours of work according to the approved curricula are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Associate in Applied Science,

Academic Information (continued) Career Programs KCTCS colleges are committed to an expanded program of occupational/technical education to provide trained technicians to meet the workforce needs of the Commonwealth. Typically, career programs may be diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree. Many students decide to spread their education over a longer period.

transfer, but often require additional general education coursework to satisfy a bachelor’s degree.

Credit for External Experiences

Students who expect to complete a bachelor’s degree have four information resources: 1. The statewide general education transfer policy.

2. Baccalaureate program transfer agreements.

3. Individual transfer agreements with universities.

4. Specialized transfer advising and programming

WKCTC recognizes that valid college-level learning experiences occur outside the traditional classroom setting. Colleges will assist students in recognizing appropriate external experiences and applying them toward a WKCTC credential. Colleges reserve the right to validate student competence through the appropriate mechanisms and may award credit via a variety of programs. These programs include, but are not limited to:

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s General Education Transfer Policy is designed to improve the transferability of general education coursework among public colleges and universities. requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees and intend to transfer to a public college or university should refer to the general education competencies.

Baccalaureate program transfer agreements are designed to assist students who plan to obtain a baccalaureate degree and begin their education at a KCTCS college, then transfer to any public university in the state – with the guarantee that ALL credits taken in compliance with a framework will apply to the degree program. These frameworks may be found on the Web at www.cpe.state.ky.us/going2/going2_transfer_planning. asp .

Campus transfer liaisons and university catalogs provide additional information about bachelor degree requirements. Students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree should consult with their academic advisors to plan coursework appropriate for transfer and to identify applicable transfer agreements with individual universities.

Category Certification Students in good academic standing who have completed only some categories in the 33-credit hour core

credits must be completed at the KCTCS college

complete. For example, a student who has completed the six-hour for Social and Behavioral Science

be completed at the college granting the credential.

In the case of degree programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia arrangements, the student

having met the General Education Transfer Policy’s six-hour Social and Behavioral Science requirement.

requirements for the bachelor degree program.

If you have questions about the General Education Transfer Policy, please contact the WKCTC Transfer

transcript and request an additional transcript including

• • • • • • • • •

Graduation Requirements

participating institutions. Students seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees or diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible for graduation.

satisfactorily complete an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required

In order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials, students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits required for that credential, including KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. In order to be eligible for: • in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits, including the general education Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Please see the “Academic Services” section of the current KCTCS Catalog, available at kctcs.edu/en/Students/Programs_and_Catalog.aspx for further details regarding these options.

• minimum of 36 hours including the general

Fully General Education Certified* Students who have completed a general education

KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

good academic standing will be “fully general education altogether as a block.

• an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required for

requirements of the receiving institution that have not additional KCTCS college courses.

•

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For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, regardless of the time the student has attended the

president (or designee) on an individual basis with the advice of the appropriate division dean.

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Academic Information Transfer Programs of a baccalaureate program. Course selection can be designed to parallel university offerings and are transferable to four-year institutions – both public and private. Students who successfully complete at least 60 semester hours of work according to the approved curricula are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Associate in Applied Science,

Academic Information (continued) Career Programs KCTCS colleges are committed to an expanded program of occupational/technical education to provide trained technicians to meet the workforce needs of the Commonwealth. Typically, career programs may be diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree. Many students decide to spread their education over a longer period.

transfer, but often require additional general education coursework to satisfy a bachelor’s degree.

Credit for External Experiences

Students who expect to complete a bachelor’s degree have four information resources: 1. The statewide general education transfer policy.

2. Baccalaureate program transfer agreements.

3. Individual transfer agreements with universities.

4. Specialized transfer advising and programming

WKCTC recognizes that valid college-level learning experiences occur outside the traditional classroom setting. Colleges will assist students in recognizing appropriate external experiences and applying them toward a WKCTC credential. Colleges reserve the right to validate student competence through the appropriate mechanisms and may award credit via a variety of programs. These programs include, but are not limited to:

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s General Education Transfer Policy is designed to improve the transferability of general education coursework among public colleges and universities. requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees and intend to transfer to a public college or university should refer to the general education competencies.

Baccalaureate program transfer agreements are designed to assist students who plan to obtain a baccalaureate degree and begin their education at a KCTCS college, then transfer to any public university in the state – with the guarantee that ALL credits taken in compliance with a framework will apply to the degree program. These frameworks may be found on the Web at www.cpe.state.ky.us/going2/going2_transfer_planning. asp .

Campus transfer liaisons and university catalogs provide additional information about bachelor degree requirements. Students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree should consult with their academic advisors to plan coursework appropriate for transfer and to identify applicable transfer agreements with individual universities.

Category Certification Students in good academic standing who have completed only some categories in the 33-credit hour core

credits must be completed at the KCTCS college

complete. For example, a student who has completed the six-hour for Social and Behavioral Science

be completed at the college granting the credential.

In the case of degree programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia arrangements, the student

having met the General Education Transfer Policy’s six-hour Social and Behavioral Science requirement.

requirements for the bachelor degree program.

If you have questions about the General Education Transfer Policy, please contact the WKCTC Transfer

transcript and request an additional transcript including

• • • • • • • • •

Graduation Requirements

participating institutions. Students seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees or diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible for graduation.

satisfactorily complete an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required

In order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials, students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits required for that credential, including KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. In order to be eligible for: • in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits, including the general education Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Please see the “Academic Services” section of the current KCTCS Catalog, available at kctcs.edu/en/Students/Programs_and_Catalog.aspx for further details regarding these options.

• minimum of 36 hours including the general

Fully General Education Certified* Students who have completed a general education

KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

good academic standing will be “fully general education altogether as a block.

• an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required for

requirements of the receiving institution that have not additional KCTCS college courses.

•

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For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, regardless of the time the student has attended the

president (or designee) on an individual basis with the advice of the appropriate division dean.

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Admission Guidelines (continued)

KCTCS General Education Competency Statements & General Education Requirements for All KCTCS Credentials

6. Proof of Financial Support -- Because studying and living in the United States can be a very expensive endeavor, it is important that students and their sponsors have a realistic understanding of the costs involved. The actual cost of living is dependent upon the lifestyle of each student.

Students and sponsors should develop a longterm plan to cover the cost of a U.S. education.

F-1 visa students must submit proof that they have immediate access to one full academic year (9 months) of tuition and (12 months) living

Competency Statements challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.

B. Intellectual and practical skills, including • • • • • • C. Personal and social responsibility, including • and global) • • • D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills.

family must show an additional $4,000 for their spouses and $2,000 for each child. Financial aid is NOT available to F-1 students. Please read the Expenses Fact Sheet carefully and complete the following forms located on the Culture Diversity Web site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/ Cultural_Diversity.aspx .

Credentials Associate in Arts and Associate in Science General Education Core Requirements:

AA

AS

Written Communications 6 credit hrs 6 credit hrs Students who complete ENG 105 must take an additional 3 credit hours of General Education from any of the General Education categories.

Oral Communications

3 credit hrs

3 credit hrs

Arts and Humanities 6 credit hrs 6 credit hrs One course must be selected from Humanities and one course from Heritage.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs

6 credit hrs

Natural Sciences 3 credit hrs 6 credit hrs One science course must include a laboratory experience.

Social and Behavioral 9 credit hrs 6 credit hrs Science Two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs OR Natural Sciences Subtotal General Education Core

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33 credit hrs

33 credit hrs

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original bank statement and an employment

• (Spring Semester begins in January)

Admission to Selective Admission Programs Admission into allied health and automotive technology programs at the college are based on selective admission interested in the admission criteria for these programs should contact a counselor in the Advising Center.

Some general education requirements must be completed prior to admission into the programs. Additional general education courses may be taken prior to admission into the programs or after enrollment in the programs.

All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to the college or to any program regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.

Residency This form is only for students who will be living with someone who will provide the student with free room and board. That person must attach a copy of a lease or proof of homeownership and an

Be sure to attach all additional documentation and make sure that all forms have been properly signed. Incomplete documentation will not be accepted.

10. Transfer Report and copies of current I-20, I-94 card, and visa for students transferring from a copy is not accepted) of course work completed at a U.S. institution must be mailed directly to Because it can take several weeks to obtain an F-1 visa, students who currently live outside the United States should submit all of the required documents no later than the following dates: • (Fall Semesters begin in August)

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Kentucky Resident status has a direct impact on the amount of tuition a student pays at WKCTC. Tuition and charges are based on whether a student is a Kentucky resident, non-Kentucky resident or a resident of a contiguous county of a contiguous state.

The policy for Kentucky resident status (kctcs.edu/ en/Students/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/~/media/ System_Office/Financial_Aid/residency_policy.ashx) is determined by Council on Postsecondary Education.

A student who has been assessed non-Kentucky resident tuition rates can apply for a change in status by completing the Application for Residency (westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/records.aspx) and providing all required documentation. Students must complete the application and provide all supporting consideration. Applications arriving after 30 days may be considered for the next term. Students should contact Application for Residency.

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Credentials (continued)

Admission Guidelines Any person who has graduated from high school, earned a GED, or is eligible to take the GED will be admitted to the college. All applicants are required to submit an application for admission prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment. All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to the college or to any program regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.

Required Documents for Completion of Admission First-Time Freshmen (Students who have never taken college courses or who took courses only while enrolled in high school) • GED test results • – ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT (Students who have taken the ACT will be required to take the COMPASS assessment only if ACT scores do not meet course placement.)

Transfer Students (Students who have attended a postsecondary institution regardless of whether or not any credit was earned) • date or GED test results.

•

Associate in Arts Degree • prerequisite course(s) for desired WKCTC course(s) was completed at the home institution.

International Students West Kentucky Community and Technical College welcomes international students.

Cultural Diversity Director in order to receive a Form I-20 for an F-1 student visa: 1. Application for Admission 2. Application for I-20 Form including high school and university. Include English translation if necessary. Students who attended a college or university outside of the U.S. evaluation of their transcript from one of the following international transcript evaluation services: Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services. any of the following: TOEFL-The minimum TOEFL score for admission must be at least 400 paper-based or 97 computer-based or 32 New Internetbased. Test results must be sent to WKCTC directly from the testing service. The test scores must not be older than 18 months.

The TOEFL institutional code for WKCTC is

showing eligibility to return to the most recently attended college.

TOEFL.

level math and English courses have not been completed or if the student scored less than 18 in English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19 in math on the ACT.

College English 101 and 102-Completion of College English 101 and 102 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of B in each course from an accredited American institution.

•

Transient (or visiting) Students (Students who are planning to attend the college for one semester only and then return to the home institution) • institution indicating the student is eligible to return to that institution.

• level math and English courses have not been completed or if the student scored less than 18 in English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19 in math on the ACT.

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Requirements: 12 credit hrs Select courses from headings in the Core Categories and/or Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours must be selected from Arts and Humanities and/or Social and Behavioral Sciences and/or Foreign Language. Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Associate in Science Degree

Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts

Requirements: 12 credit hrs Select courses from headings in the Core Categories and/or Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours must be selected from Quantitative Reasoning and/or Natural Sciences.

Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Written and Oral Communications

Electives 15 credit hrs 15 credit hrs Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Total Credit Hours

60 credit hrs

60 credit hrs

Degree requirements: 1. completion of minimum 60 credit hours, 2. minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, 3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC, 4. cultural studies course, and 5. demonstration of computer digital literacy.

- Courses chosen to satisfy General Education requirements must be selected from an approved list which may be found in the KCTCS catalog at legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Form (Nursing Students Only) -- This form must be completed and signed by a health care professional within the past 12 months. It is acceptable to attach photocopies of original medical documents if they are signed by a health care professional. Include English translations if necessary.

9 credit hrs

Arts & Humanities 3 credit hrs The course chosen to satisfy this requirement must be from a discipline other than the discipline in the Fine Arts Core and/ or Concentration.

Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Natural Sciences 3 credit hrs Must include a laboratory experience for general education certification in the Natural Sciences category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credit hrs Total General Education 24 credit hrs Fine Arts Core Sub-Total

18 credit hrs

Concentration Sub-Total Total

18 credit hrs 60 credit hrs

Degree requirements: 1. completion of minimum 60 credit hours, 2. minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, 3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC , 4. cultural studies course, and 5. demonstration of computer digital literacy.

- Courses chosen to satisfy General Education requirements must be selected from an approved list which may be found in the KCTCS catalog at legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

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Credentials (continued) Associate in Applied Science Degree

credits must meet the following distribution: Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Natural Science 3 credit hrs Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hrs Heritage/Humanities 3 credit hrs Written Communication 3 credit hrs The above are minimum general education requirements; additional hours may be required in specific program curricula.

Technical and Support Component 45 – 53 credit hrs General Education and Technical and Support Components must be distributed so that programs do not exceed 68 credit hours.

Total 60 – 68 credit hrs Degree requirements: 1. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, 2. minimum of 25% of credit hours required for the degree must be earned at WKCTC, and 3. demonstration of digital literacy.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Diplomas A diploma program is designed to prepare students for technical employment within a one- to two-year period (3660 credit hours). The total number of credit hours for the diploma must not exceed those required for a degree in the same program of study. A prescribed program of technical and general education courses is designed to prepare students for a

Marine Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Marine Culinary Management Track Marine Engineering Track Marine Logistics Operation Track Wheelhouse Management Track Marine Engineering Marine Industry Marine Technology Business

occupation, credit toward an associate degree, and continued The diploma program contains general education courses Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) report that are critical to entry-level workforce success for persons prepared at the diploma level.

1.

Diplomas will address appropriate general education competencies.

2. Diploma curricula will be approved through the KCTCS Curriculum process.

3. Diplomas will be applicable toward at least one associate degree.

4. General education 6 credit hour requirement for diplomas in areas 1 and 2 as follows: Area 1 = Written/Oral Communications, Humanities, or Heritage 3 credit hrs Area 2 = Social/Behavioral Science, Natural Science, or Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs Additional courses could be used for other areas in approved curricula for diplomas but may not meet general education transfer requirements. The above are minimum general education requirements; additional hours may be required in

Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Degree: Associate in Applied Science Worker

Nursing Degree: Diplomas:

Associate in Applied Science Registered Nurse Practical Nursing Practical Nursing (Option 2) Kentucky Medication Aide Medicaid Nurse Aide

Pharmacy Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Technical & Support* Total

Mechatronic Systems

30 – 54 credit hrs 36 – 60 credit hrs

Radiography Degree:

Associate in Applied Science

*The Technical and Support requirements must include a work experience component of 1-12 credit hours.

Diploma requirements: 1. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, 2. demonstration of digital literacy, and 3. minimum of 25% of diploma requirements earned at WKCTC.

Surgical Technology (Effective Fall Semester 2016, an Associate in Applied Science will be the only credential option for the Surgical Technology Program.)

Degree: Diploma:

Associate in Applied Science Surgical Technologist

Visual Communication - Multimedia Degree: Associate in Applied Science Animation Track Audio/Video Track Digital Design Track Web Design Track Diplomas: Animation Track Audio/Video Track Digital Design Track Multimedia Track Web Design Track Audio/Video Design Assistant Digital Design Digital Imaging Assistant Digital Photography Multimedia Production Design Assistant Web Design Visual Communication - Printing

Welding Technology Diploma: Combination Welder ARC Welder AWS National Skills Standards Level I Gas Metal Arc Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Gas Welder Pipeline Welder Production Line Welder Shielded Metal Arc Welding Tack Welder Welder Helper

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

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Academic Programs (continued) Diesel Technology Diplomas: Agricultural Equipment Technician Construction Equipment Technician Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Helper Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Mechanics Assistant Diesel Steering and Suspension Mechanic Electrical/Electronic Systems Fluid Power Mechanic Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic Preventive Maintenance Mechanic Undercarriage Mechanic Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Fire/Rescue Science Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diploma: Fire Chief

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

General Occupational/Technical Studies Degree: Associate in Applied Science Health Science Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Historic Preservation (NOTE: This program will not be accepting new students for the 201 4-2015 academic year.)

Homeland Security/Emergency Management Degree: Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice Track Fire Science TRack

Industrial Chemical Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Process Technician Track Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Degree: Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Administrator Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Technical Studies Kentucky Child Care Provider School Age Childcare

Certificates of study are to provide marketable, entry-level skills.

employees in an occupation found in the local economy. education competencies.

Logistics and Operations Management Degree: Associate in Applied Science Logistics Management Logistics Technology Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Industrial Technology MIT: Electrical Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Construction Electrician Track Industrial Electrician Track Motor Controls Electrician Track Diplomas: Construction Electrician Track Industrial Electrician Track Motor Controls Electrician Track

KCTCS Curriculum process.

Technology: selecting equipment and tools, applying

associate degree.

troubleshooting technologies.

Total Credit Hours 12 – 36

The above are minimum general education requirements;

requirements of a diploma or associate degree in the same or

may contain general education courses emphasizing the

Certificate requirements: 1. minimum grade of C in each course required for the certificate and 2. minimum of 25% of certificate requirements earned at WKCTC. Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Necessary Skills (SCANS) report that are critical to entrylevel and associated with the diploma or associate degree competencies necessary for success in the workplace.

Electrical Motor Control Level I Electrical Motor Control Level II Electrician Trainee Level I Electrician Trainee Level II Residential Electricity Level I Residential Electricity Level II MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diploma: Industrial Maintenance Technician Fluid Power Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Machinists Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level II

Foundation Skills Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, listening, and speaking; Thinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, knowing how to learn, and reasoning; Personal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, and integrity/honesty;

Competencies Resources: allocating time, money, materials, space, and staff; Interpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others, serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds; Information: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and computers to process information; Systems: understanding social, organizational, and technological systems, monitoring and correcting performance, and designing or improving systems;

Management Specialist

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Policies Related to Enrollment Student Load – Full-time Status Full-time student academic status for the fall and spring term is 12 credit hours. Full-time student academic status for the summer term is 6 credit hours.

Student Load – Maximum Student Load The maximum load to be carried during any semester by a student (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) is 19 credit hours or the number of semester, whichever is larger.

A student who has attained a grade-point average of 3.0 semester may be permitted by the college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of three additional credit hours, provided the total is not in excess of 22 credit hours for the semester.

Normally, the maximum course load (including residence, correspondence, and extension courses) shall be four credit hours for the four-week intersession, six six-week session, or 10 credit hours in the eight-week summer session. A student who has attained a grade point average of 3.0 may be granted permission by the college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of

Grading System The grading system uses a series of letters, to which are assigned grade point values. The system is based neither on an absolute numerical system nor on a distribution curve, but on the following descriptions: A: represents exceptionally high achievement. It is valued at four grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

B: represents high achievement. It is valued at three grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

C: represents satisfactory achievement. It is valued at two grade points for each credit hour in nonremedial and non-developmental courses.

D: represents the minimum achievement for credit.

It is valued at one grade point for each credit hour in non-remedial and non-developmental courses.

Academic Programs (continued) Computer and Information Technologies Degree: Associate in Applied Science Applications Track - Business Software Specialist Applications Track - Computer Support Applications Track - Software Support Information Security Track Network Administration Track Cisco Network Administration Track Microsoft Programming - Information Systems Programming - Software Development Track Cisco Networking Associate Cisco Networking Enhanced CIT Fundamentals Computer Support Technician Computer Tech Basic Computer Technician Information Security Specialist Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Network Administration Productivity Software Specialist Programming

twelve-week session.

Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Degree: Associate in Applied Science Diplomas: CNC Machinist Machinist

A student on academic probation shall not take more

session, six credit hours in a six-week summer session, seven credit hours in an eight-week summer session and nine hours in the 12-week session.

Exploratory Machining Machine Tool Operator I Machine Tool Operator II

A student may be registered simultaneously at a KCTCS college and at another institution only with the approval of the college president (or designee), the credit hours obtained at the other institution being considered a part of the student’s maximum load. If the simultaneous registration has not been authorized, the transfer of credit from the other institution may be denied.

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Construction Technology Diploma: Construction Carpenter Carpenter Helper Construction Forms Helper Green Building Technology Residential Carpenter Residential Roofer Residential Site Layout Assistant Rough Carpenter

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Cosmetology Diploma:

Cosmetologist Cosmetologist Esthetician Nail Technician

Note: Esthetician and Nail Technician will not be year.

Criminal Justice Degree: Associate in Applied Science Corrections Track Criminal Justice Track Law Enforcement Track Security & Loss Prevention Track Culinary Arts Degree:

Diplomas:

Associate in Applied Science Catering & Personal Chef Track Culinary Arts Track Food & Beverage Management Track Catering and Personal Chef Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Advanced Culinary Arts Advanced Food and Beverage Management Baking Catering Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Degree: Associate in Applied Science (Awarded from Henderson Community College) Diploma: Dental Assisting Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree: Associate in Applied Science Technology

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Academic Programs (continued) Automotive Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technician Track Diploma: Automotive Technician Technician Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic Automotive Electrician Brake Repairer Engine Repairer Front End Mechanic Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician Tune-up Mechanic Business Studies Business Administration Degree: Associate in Applied Science Accounting Track Finance Track Hospitality Management track Human Resource Management Option Management Track

Diplomas:

Real Estate Management Track Accounting Organizational Leadership Small Business Management Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist Advanced Business Administration Basic Business Administration Business Transfer Entrepreneurship Financial Perspectives General Business Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Leadership Management

Business Studies Business Administration (continued) Sales Small Business Management Supervisory Management Team Leadership Medical Information Technology Degree: Electronic Medical Records Track Medical Administrative Track Medical Coding Track

Diploma:

Medical Transcription Track Medical Administrative Assistant | Medical Records Specialist Hospital Admissions Specialist | Medical Coding Medical Receptionist Medical Transcriptionist Medical Unit Coordinator

Office Systems Technology

Receptionist Collision Repair Technology Diploma: Collision Repair Technician Automotive Painter Helper Collision Repair Helper

Grading System (continued) E: represents unsatisfactory achievement and indicates failure in the course. It is valued at zero credit hours and zero grade points in nonremedial and non-developmental courses. Credit may be obtained by repeating the entire course.

F: represents unsatisfactory achievement in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. It has no value in computing the grade point average. Credit may only be obtained by repeating the entire course. This grade may be used for developmental courses.

AU (Audit): has no value in computing grade-point average. A student who has been admitted to the college may elect to enroll in a course(s) as an auditor, except in selective admissions programs. Auditing courses in a selective admissions program requires admission to the program and availability of space in the courses. With few exceptions, any change from audit to credit by a student fully admitted to a college must be accomplished by the last date to enter a class and any change from credit to audit must be made by mid-term of the semester or session in which the student is enrolled. An audited class may be taken for credit at a later date. Anyone who desires to audit a class must be admitted to the college

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Diploma: Computer Aided Drafting and Design

when there is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work. The instructor and student will discuss the requirements for completion of course with the time limit for completion not to exceed a maximum of one year; failure to do so will result in an automatic change of grade from I to E. Each college shall maintain a record of incomplete grades recorded in courses of that college. This record, completed by the instructor at the time the I grade is reported, shall include: 1. the name and number of the student, 2. the course number and hours of credit, 3. semester or session and year of ‘ enrollment, 4. signature of the instructor, for recording the incomplete grade, and 6. an adequate guide for removal of the incomplete grade. In the instructor’s absence, the division chairperson (or designee), shall forward to the college president (or designee) the appropriate letter grade to replace the incomplete grade.

W: represents a withdrawal from class without completing course requirements. A student may including the date of mid-term with a W grade.

After the date of mid-term and through the last class of the semester or session, any

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from a course and receive a W which may be given at the discretion of the instructor. Each meeting the factors to be used in determining if a student will be allowed to withdraw during the discretionary period. An instructor shall not assign a student a W for a class unless the in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade of W may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights or for academic offenses.

Operations Management Payroll Accounting Specialist Pre-Licensing Real Estate Residential Real Estate

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I: means that part of the work of the course

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Grading System (continued) P: represents a satisfactory grade in a course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives a P in a course shall be eligible to continue into the next sequential course(s). The grade of P may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights. It has no value in computing the grade point average. This grade may be used for developmental courses.

MP: represents Making Progress and may be assigned only for developmental courses and progress but needs and deserves more time to achieve a passing grade. The student should re-enroll in the course in order to continue advancement to the level of competence set for the course. Grades may be earned following re-enrollment for developmental courses. The grade of MP has no value in computing grade point average.

Pass/Fail: may be selected for a maximum of two elective courses, subject to certain restrictions, by students with at least 30 credit hours and not on academic probation. Courses with these grades can count toward graduation but are not used in calculating grade-point standing. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis shall be limited to those considered as elective in the student’s program, and such other courses

Changing Grades: A grade once reported shall not be changed except when the instructor states in writing that an error has been made. The grade change must be submitted by the end of the following semester or session or, in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the president (or designee). However, each respective College Appeals Board may change a grade to P or W in the case of a violation of student academic rights or to a W in the case of an academic offense.

Academic Programs

Grade-Point Average (GPA): The GPA on the KCTCS transcript is derived from all courses taken at KCTCS institutions. The grade-point average is the ratio of the total grade points earned to the total credit hours attempted excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis and courses with grades of W or I. Total grade points are derived by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the number of grade points assigned to the grade earned: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D =1, E = 0.

21st Century Life Skills

Reporting Final Grades: college president (or designee) within three days Regular 16-week course grades must be reported

Schedule Abbreviation Guide Days: M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday N or U = Sunday Buildings: AHB = Allied Health Building ATB = Anderson Technical Building CLC = Crisp Building/Challenger Learning Center CRO = Crounse Hall ETC = Emerging Technology Center GCH = Graves County High School HEC = Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education KEV = West Kentucky Technology Park, 101 Liberty Drive in Kevil MAD = Madison Hall, 919 Madison Street in Paducah MCH = Marshall County High School MLC = Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center PSA = Paducah School of Art, 409 Broadway in Paducah PTC = Purchase Training Center, 234 Pioneer

approved. Prerequisites for such courses may be ignored at the student’s own hazard. The student is expected to participate fully in the course and take all examinations as though the student were enrolled on a regular basis.

Students may not change from a pass-fail basis nor from a regular basis to a pass-fail basis after the last date for entering an organized class. Courses offered only on a pass-fail basis, remedial or developmental, or taken by special examination, shall not be included in the maximum number of elective courses which a student may take under these provisions

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Students should be advised that if they interrupt their continuous enrollment in a program and re-enroll after remaining out for at least one semester, it will be necessary to follow curriculum requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment. It is the ultimate responsibility of the student to know curriculum requirements.

ROS = Rosenthal Hall SCA = Clemens Student Center/Fine Arts SCTC = Skilled Craft Training Center, 70 Hickory Road in Hickory WAL = Waller Hall WEA =Weaks Center, 607 Poplar Street in Murray

Associate in Arts Degree (transfer) Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts (transfer) Associate in Science Degree (transfer) Air Conditioning Technology Diploma: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Chiller Maintenance Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Environmental Control System Servicer Environmental System Repair Helper Refrigeration Mechanic Applied Engineering Technology Degree: Associate in Applied Science Alternative Energy Track Automated Manufacturing Track Electromechanical Systems Track Electornics Engineering Track Instrumentation Track Mechatronic Systems Track PLC Programmer Track CAD/CAM Technician Robotics Sensor Technician Apprenticeship Studies Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Web Enhanced Classes are on-campus classes that may require some Internet use by the student. The use may range from checking assignment dates to a regular attendance in a virtual classroom. Please check with the instructor for more information on the level of Web enhancement in any class you are interested in taking.

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Student Schedule

Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Reinstatement Academic Probation A student earning a cumulative grade point average below a 2.0 at the end of a term shall be placed on academic probation. A student shall be removed from academic probation by earning at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Academic Suspension (Dismissal)

How to Read a Schedule The printed student schedule provides several pieces of information including: EmplID: number.

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Term: academic term in both numerical and text form.

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Dates: start and end dates of the class.

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Academic Plan: academic plan as listed in the

Credits: credit hours for the course. Courses having an associated lab may be for credit or not for credit. Credit hours are used to determine your grade point average (GPA).

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Sessn: college session in which the course is offered. The start and end dates of a course determine the session number. Refund policies are based on the session in which a course is offered.

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Meets: days a class meets.

MW classes meets on Monday and Wednesday; TR classes meets on Tuesday and Thursday (R represents Thursday).

TBA indicates there is no assigned time for the class to meet or that the meeting time is to be announced.

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Location: campus location where the course is offered.

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Class#: number assigned to this class section.

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Course: department and course number.

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Begins & Ends: start and end times of the class.

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Section: section number. Section numbers on all

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Bldg: building in which the class is offered. All

section number indicates the course is offered online; an “L” in the section number indicates a laboratory class which may or may not have credit assigned.

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Course Title: title of the course. Many course titles are abbreviated for printing.

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If a student is placed on academic probation for two consecutive terms (which is noted on the transcript as “subject to dismissal” the second time) and does not earn either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA of at least a 2.0 in the third term, the student shall be academically suspended. Non-enrollment has no effect on probation status. The president (or designee) may grant an exception based upon an individual’s case. A student on academic suspension may not enroll in courses which count toward a KCTCS degree.

Reinstatement A student who has been academically suspended may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least one 16-week semester and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required. A student who has been academically suspended shall, upon reinstatement, be placed on academic probation and be subject to academic suspension if the student has failed to earn a current Upon a second suspension, a student may be reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the college for at least two 16-week semesters and providing evidence of ability to perform at the level required.

Room: room number.

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Instructor: instructor name.

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A student may repeat a course for the purpose of improving a grade. The course must be repeated with the same grade option as the original enrollment in the course. The highest grade earned in a completed course and will be the only grade included within the cumulative GPA. Credit shall count only once for a KCTCS credential. If a student has been dropped from an occupation or technical program, course enrollment may be dependent upon readmission to the program.

After a student has completed the same course twice, a division dean (or designee) in consultation with the instructor may refuse to approve a third registration in the same course, including those offered by correspondence, extension, and distance learning technology. Subject to the approval of the division dean (or designee), a student may receive approval for a be taken as a repeat option for MA 109 and vice versa.)

the building abbreviation. WWW indicates the class is online.

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Repeating a Course

NOTE: A parent course cannot be repeated using modules. Students who have received passing grade in a parent course are not eligible to enroll in any module of that parent course.

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Student Resources and Policies Tutoring Center Tutors in the Tutoring Center work with students to improve their understanding of classes and assignments.

Tutors also help students strategize for upcoming tests and offer study tips. Tutoring services are provided in computer information services, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, writing and more. These services are free to all WKCTC students taking any WKCTC or KCTCS class.

Students are welcome to drop by the center located

Accessibility Services West Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is with a disability be excluded from participation in any of any WKCTC program or activity, or be subject to discrimination with regard to any WKCTC program or activity. Any student with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the Manager

Career and Placement Services Students are encouraged to schedule individual counseling sessions with a career counselor to discuss or explore the career options available at WKCTC. Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career guidance tool available to assist students in self assessment and career exploration. The Career Key also assists students in determining a college major or career by assessing their interests and abilities using a paper-and-pencil instrument. True Colors® seminars also are available and conducted in group settings. True Colors® is a

The college also partners with College Central Network to provide free, online job placement services. Students and alumni are able to register, search job listings, and post their resumes for employers to review. College Central Network provides job listings and information for local employers as well as a nationwide database if an individual is interested in working outside our Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.

TRIO (Student Support Services) The TRIO (Student Support Services) program is a federally funded program providing the needed services designed to help students succeed in college. The TRIO staff is committed to helping students stay enrolled, earn good grades and graduate or transfer to a four-year college.

TRIO Services include: • • • applications • • classroom performance • underprepared, nontraditional, or with physical or learning disabilities • career planning and transfer process • • • strengths and weaknesses • regional four-year colleges for transfer students • Students interested in receiving these free services and personalized help in a caring environment, should stop by the Anderson Technical Building, Room 126 to pick

people of all ages that improves communication through recognition of a person’s true character. True Colors® has been used successfully in schools, universities and hospitals to assign tasks according to individual strengths.

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FinanciaI Aid (continued) Suspension Due to Poor Grades If a student is suspended from Student Aid because his/ her cumulative grade point average does not meet the minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) he/she may take additional classes without Student Aid(unless the student is academically suspended) to raise his/her GPA and, if successful, may be reinstated. If a student is on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension, he/ she will automatically be on Student Aid Probation or Student Aid Suspension. If a student is reinstated from Academic Suspension by appeal or any means, he/she must appeal his/her Student Aid status separately to be considered for Student Aid reinstatement eligibility.

Appeal Process Students placed on student aid suspension and having unusual circumstances (illness, death in the family, accidents, etc.) and not making satisfactory academic progress have the right to appeal. However, during the appeal process persons are responsible for their own expenses, i.e., tuition, books, supplies, etc.

Personal Financial Liability Withdrawing or All “E”s Students who withdraw from college before the 60 percent point in the semester or who stop attending and therefore receive all “E”s may be financially liable to repay the student aid received. Persons desiring to withdraw from college must do so according to their college’s withdrawal policy which can be found on the school’s Web site. A copy of the worksheet and examples used for this calculation can be requested from each KCTCS College’s Office of Student Aid.

KCTCS Student E-mail Account Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) students are provided a student e-mail account to facilitate communication among students, faculty and staff. The e-mail account also makes it possible for students to access their schedules, grades, student activate the e-mail account as soon as possible and check the account regularly throughout the semester. College information such as grades is only delivered to students through their college e-mail account.

your e-mail account. Record your username (aka user ID) and e-mail address; remember your password but keep it confidential.

Access the E-mail Account Once the Account has been Activated Go to webmail.kctcs.edu or access the e-mail from the WKCTC Web site at: westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Activate an E-mail Account (Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer) Locate your nine-digit EMPLID on the upper left-hand side of your class schedule. If you do not have a copy of your schedule showing your EMPLID, you may obtain your EMPLID by logging on westkentucky. kctcs.edu/Current_Students and clicking on “User Account Center.” If you are unable to obtain your EMPLID through the “User Account Center,” go to the and provide a photo ID for assistance.

24 hours after enrolling in classes: Go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/current_students/user_ account_center and follow the instructions to activate

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Student Resources and Policies (continued)

FinanciaI Aid (continued) Federal Student Loans KCTCS colleges participate in the Federal Direct Loan Program. You do not have to be eligible for other federal student aid to participate in this program. However, an application using the FAFSA is required. Each of KCTCS’ colleges has established local criteria for processing loans. Please contact your local college for specific information about its requirements.

State Programs The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) administers a number of state supported student financial aid programs. Among those offered are: College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) and KHEAA Early Childhood Development Scholarship. For the complete listing of aid program offerings, please see KHEAA’s Web site: kheaa.com

Statutory Scholarships (Waivers) for Kentucky Residents KCTCS by virtue of state statute offers a number of tuition scholarships for Kentucky residents who meet specific eligibility criteria. Included in these are scholarships for: KCTCS Faculty and Staff; Kentucky residents age 65 or older; survivors of police officers and firefighters killed in duty; dependents of disabled police officers and firefighters; teachers; foster and adopted children; veterans; and children, step-children, and/ or orphans of veterans killed or disabled in action. A more detailed overview and eligibility requirements can be found on the KCTCS Web site.

KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky Residents KCTCS also offers a number of tuition scholarships for Kentucky residents. These include: KCTCS Presidential Scholarship; John T. Smith Scholarship; Commonwealth Scholarship; Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship; Martha C. Johnson Tuition Scholarship; Charles E. Cranmer- Liquid Transport, Inc. Scholarship; William Foster Tichenor Nursing Scholarship; and the Robert Stephen Weimann Tuition Scholarship for NonTraditional Harlan County Residents. For details and application information, please contact your local college’s student financial aid office. Additionally, each year, a number of individuals, organizations and companies make funding available for scholarships to various KCTCS colleges. The amount and criteria for

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these awards will vary. These scholarships are advertised when available, and eligible students may apply at that time. Information is available through your local college’s student financial aid office.

College Tuition Scholarships Each local college offers tuition scholarships. Among these scholarships are: foundation scholarships to support enrollment management; needbased; programspecific; KCTCS Employee Spouse/Dependents; and Securing Educational Excellence in Kentucky Scholarship (SEEK). Please contact your local college for specifics.

Third Party Assistance Programs There are a wide number of outside agencies who offer educational assistance and other services to students.

Included among them are Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Kentucky National Guard, Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Kentucky Office for the Blind. A more detailed listing and brief description of the programs they offer and contacts for each can be found on the KCTCS Web site. Additionally, local social service agencies offer a variety of programs to assist students including: Kentucky Works (JOBS), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and AmeriCorps.

Tax Credits The U.S. Government grants a tax credit for eligible persons and/or their dependent attending college filing a federal tax return. The tax credits are referred to as the HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit.

Please contact your personal tax advisor regarding your eligibility.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Federal regulations mandate that a student receiving Federal Student Aid under Title IV programs must maintain satisfactory academic progress in his/her course of study regardless of whether or not student aid is awarded each semester. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is measured with the following standards: Qualitative (cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 per semester), Quantitative (Maximum Time Frame of 150 percent of the credits for completion of their program), and Quantitative Percentage (Earned hours/Attempted must equal at least 67 percent).

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Ready to Work / Work and Learn

Student Clubs & Organizations

Ready to Work and Work and Learn are programs designed to assist low-income parents pursuing a GED or attending college classes at WKCTC. Both programs assist students in meeting their KTAP/TANF work requirement through a combination of school and paid work study (on campus and off campus). Services provided to students include referrals for transportation, counseling, tutoring, childcare and other resources to assist them while pursuing their educational goals. For more information about the Ready to Work and Work and

Student activities allow students to become active community leaders, increase college spirit, and explore potential. Students can connect and form longlasting relationships while gaining career experience, transferable skills, and knowledge. Becoming involved in student clubs and organizations promotes a sense of community and provides a high quality of life. Students are able to develop interpersonal skills, values, ethics, and a sense of belonging.

Adult Education Services The Skills Enhancement Center located in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 111 offers a variety of free services including GED preparation, COMPASS

Guided by the Student Government Association, each club has a faculty or staff advisor. Student club organizations focus on performing arts, leadership, law, creative thinking, volunteerism, physical health, political, or special interests.For more information on a student organization, please contact the westkentucky.kctcs.edu and select “Student Life”.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more

Happening Hour Final Exams Any student with more than two exams scheduled on shall be entitled to have one of those exams rescheduled.

The student must submit a petition for rescheduling in writing to the instructor no later than one week prior to the last class meeting.

Happening Hour takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. It is a time set aside for students to participate in activities and events at WKCTC. departments, organizations and agencies to provide a variety of entertaining Happening Hour events including competitions, talent showcasing, educational opportunities, and cultural experiences. Such events are intended to enhance the lives of students at WKCTC.

Dean’s List The Dean’s List recognizes the academic excellence of or higher in courses numbered 100 or above. Honorary who have achieved this distinction.

GED Testing Individuals who have not earned a high school diploma may prepare to take the General Educational Development (GED) Test that is given two times a month generally the second and fourth Wednesdays. Contact schedule a test date.

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Each month during Happening Hour there is a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting and a Club Day. The SGA meetings require having a representative from each campus organization to maintain communication between the organizations; therefore no other club meetings should be scheduled during SGA meeting times. Club Day provides clubs and organizations a regular time to meet, but they may meet at other times as well. There are events and activities scheduled during each Happening Hour in both fall and spring semesters. To view the schedule of Happening Hour events check the college Web site under “Student Life” or go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life or the message boards located throughout the campus.

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Student Resources and Policies (continued) Online Access to Student Self Service Many online services are available to students through the Student Self Service. After obtaining your KCTCS e-mail account username and password, go to: westkentucky.kctcs.edu.

Click on “Student Self-Service.” The Student Center page will be available after logging in. The following valuable resources are available in the Student Center: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Check Student E-Mail Account

WKCTC recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and special awards to deserving students. Scholarship applications are only accepted online. Application and supporting

•

year. once each week.

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WKCTC offers the following types of scholarships: and “Deleted” items folders. Full e-mail accounts prevent users from being able to send and receive e-mail messages.

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• forget your password. Should you need to access your username and/or password, go to the “User Account Center” at kctcs.edu/students and click on “forgot password” under the Help section.

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Complete scholarship information including the application dates may be accessed through the College Web site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid/scholarship_information.aspx

FinanciaI Aid

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Student Identification (ID) Cards All students enrolled at WKCTC should obtain a student

Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students must be currently enrolled and have a picture ID to obtain a WKCTC student ID card.

To ensure the safety and security of students, all currently enrolled WKCTC students are required to have a valid student ID card or other form of picture campus. Campus security and college administrative personnel have direct authority to request a student to produce a student ID. Student IDs are the property of WKCTC. Students must turn in their student ID to the an ID to anyone or failing to show a student ID to any college representative upon request is a violation of college regulations.

Student ID Card Policy Original Student ID Card: Free upon the completion of registration of classes.

Replacement Student ID Card:

Free Student ID Card Replacement when: • incorrect.

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Scholarships

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Overview The colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) offer a complement of student financial aid, including local scholarships that are specific to an individual college or program. There is no charge to apply for student aid. Among the U.S. Department of Education Title IV programs offered are Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Federal Work Study, and federally supported Federal Direct Loan Program. The colleges also participate in state supported aid programs. Detailed information regarding student financial aid can be found at kctcs.edu

Student Eligibility and Application To receive student financial aid from any program in which KCTCS participates requires meeting established eligibility criteria. A listing of specific criteria can be found on KCTCS’ Web site. In general, you must have a demonstrated need as supported by a FAFSA and a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate If you are admitted “conditionally,” you may receive student aid for one semester only before your admission file must be complete.

You can apply for student aid electronically by using the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site, www.fafsa. ed.gov. Applying for student financial aid is free. You will need the latest income tax forms for you and your spouse or you and your parents (1040, 1040 A, 1040EZ, or 1040 Telefile). If you did not file a tax return you will need documentation of all sources of income, taxed or untaxed.

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It is recommended that all records and materials used in completing the application be saved. A percentage of all applicants are randomly selected for verification.

If selected for verification, documentation must be provided in order to receive aid. Applying early insures consideration of your information for maximum funding and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon AFTER January 1 as possible.

You may call a toll-free number for questions concerning the U.S. Department of Education Title IV programs by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-800- 730-8913 TDD for hearing impaired.

Dual Enrollment/Consortium Agreements In some instances, a student may take classes at different KCTCS colleges and wish the different enrollments to count toward total enrollment. In such instances, specific eligibility requirements apply. Please consult your local student financial aid office for criteria.

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Matheson Library Located in the Matheson Learning Resource Center, the Matheson Library offers students and members of our community a full range of materials and technology to meet their needs. Take advantage of the library’s many available services including:

Cyber Cafe and Center Cafe

Financial Information

Emerging Technology Center. Drop in and choose from a wide variety of menu items.

Tuition and Charges

Cyber Cafe hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily menus for the WiFi Grill can be found at online. The Center Cafe is located in the Student Center in the Clemens Building. Center Cafe hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Hours may vary at both locations during class breaks and summer months.

• materials using the KCTCS Library Catalog at kctcs.kyvlorg/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=kctcs • Databases. To access these off-campus, login to ezproxy.westkentucky.kctcs.edu:2048/login • https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ illrequest

Personal Services

• back in time, you can renew online or by calling

Cosmetology/Nail Technology and Dental Services

• https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ asklibrarian/

A variety of services is available to the public at low prices in the Anderson Technical Building.

• tools and Internet access.

Tuition and charges vary based on whether a student is a Kentucky resident, non-resident, or resident of a contiguous county of a contiguous state. Tuition and charges are on a per credit hour rate, including courses that are audited. For questions regarding residency status and guidelines, see Appendix A. All tuition and charges are payable in full prior to the beginning of classes for each session of the term unless prior arrangement has been made with the college business office. Consult your local college business office for college-specific required payment dates. Provisions for partial or deferred payment instructions are available in the “Payment Plan Options” section below.

Tuition and charges are assessed at the time of registration and based upon a per credit hour rate for all KCTCS colleges regardless of whether the courses are taken during the day, evening, and/or on weekends, and regardless of whether the courses are taken for credit or audit purposes. Tuition rates vary based upon Kentucky resident or non-Kentucky resident status.

Qualifying students living in out of state counties that are contiguous to Kentucky may qualify for a reduced tuition rate. Fractional credit hour tuition and charges are assessed for fractional credit offerings (i.e., a student taking ¼ credit hour course would be assessed ¼ rate of student with same residency taking a 1 credit hour course). Tuition and charges are refundable as per the “Refunds” section below. Charges for services are non-refundable unless specifically stated as refundable.

Consult with your college business office for specifics.

The tuition charges for the 2014-2015 academic year were not available at the time of publication. Tuition charges will be published at kctcs.edu as soon as they are available.

Mandatory Student Fee A mandatory student fee of $4 per credit hour will be assessed in the 2014-2015 academic year. Questions regarding fees may be directed to your college’s business office.

• Audio-visual (A/V) room to view course materials.

• the microform materials (for example, the archives of the Paducah Sun).

Charges for Customized Course Offerings Some courses, including courses created specifically upon request (credit or non-credit) may have additional charges. The additional charge, depending upon the requirements of developing and producing the

• materials you need for class

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customized course or program, will vary depending upon the length and content of the course or program offerings. All tuition and charges for customized courses are payable upon registration unless prior arrangements, including third party contracts, have been made with the offering college. Please contact your local college business office for specifics.

Charges for Services Some charges for services may exist, including some individual program and/or special testing charges.

General examples of these charges include, but are not limited to, the following: GED and ACT® testing, returned check charge and lost library book/video replacement charge. Charges will vary by service and are non-refundable. Contact your college business office for specifics.

Distance Education: There are no additional student charges associated with the verification of student identity.

Charges for Special Examination KCTCS colleges offer students institutionally developed special examinations to demonstrate mastery of course content and receive credit toward program requirements.

Special examinations are course specific and charges are separate from regular tuition charges. Special examination charges are payable in full at the time the examination is scheduled. Contact the business office for a listing of all charges.

Students who are enrolled in courses for which they elect to take a special examination in lieu of completing the course must officially withdraw from the course. The withdrawal date determines the status of the student’s assessment, refund, and grade for the enrollment period.

All special examination credit is awarded using the test credit process. In such instances, a grade will not be awarded on the current term grade report. Please contact your college’s office of student affairs for application requirements.

Cancellation of Registration for NonPayment of Charges Students who have not paid their tuition and charges or arranged for a payment plan on or before the college’s required payment date are subject to having their registration cancelled for non-payment. Consult your local college business office for college-specific required payment dates.

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FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, is a federal law that

education records. Colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System comply with FERPA’s dealing with student education records and directory information recommended by the American Association

In its discretion, a college or KCTCS as appropriate may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of the Act [Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974] to include:

8. Educational institution in which the student was most recently enrolled Procedure – Release of Information to Military Recruiter 1. Information will be released for military recruitment purposes only. The military recruiters may request student recruitment information once each semester for each of the service: Air Force Air Force National Guard Army National Guard Coast Guard Navy Marine Corps Reserve

Air Force Reserve Army Army Reserve Coast Guard Reserve Navy Reserve Marine Corps

2. The request should be submitted in writing, on letterhead, clearly identifying the military recruiting organization.

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WKCTC Bookstore institution attended by the student

• and sports A student may give consent to any individual by the consent to release information. The student must assign a passcode and the individual must present requesting information.

The WKCTC Bookstore is located in the Anderson Technical Building and provides not only textbooks and supplies for students, but also a variety of campus apparel - all of which are chargeable with Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore hours are extended during peak times at the beginning of each semester. Students may also contact the

A Tobacco-Free Campus West Kentucky Community & Technical College is committed to providing students, employees and visitors with a safe and healthy environment. In light of this commitment, the college will become a tobacco-free institution beginning August 1, 2015. Consumption of any tobacco, e-tobacco product, or any vaporizing technology is not permitted on any college property or in any college facility. WKCTC will prominently display tobacco-free notices at all college locations.

For more information about the tobacco-free policy and procedures as well as FAQ’s and tobacco cessation resources, visit westkentucky.kctcs.edu/About/TobaccoFreeCampus.aspx

Campus Safety Crime Awareness and Campus Security In compliance with federal and state regulations, the College makes available to all prospective students, current students, and employees an annual security report containing programs that promote campus safety and campus crime statistics and policies. A copy of this viewed at ope.ed.gov/security or westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life/Security/Clery_ and_Minger_Report.aspx .

Should a crime occur immediately report it to the

contacting the local police regarding the crime.

The campus security guard can be contacted at danger, call 911.

Students must have a copy of their schedule when purchasing books; a photo ID is required if

Safety Notification Alert Program (SNAP)

The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that allows military recruiters access to student recruitment information. The Solomon Amendment supersedes FERPA. However, if a student has submitted a request

dates normally begin approximately one week prior one week after classes begin. Charges can only be made during the approved time period.

SNAP is activated when there is an emergency on

directory information, then no information from the student’s educational record will be released under the Solomon Amendment.

Notices about extended bookstore hours and

Solomon Amendment

1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone 4. Age 6. Academic major 7. Degrees received

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through their KCTCS e-mail account. The WKCTC Bookstore only stocks books for WKCTC classes. Internet class texts can easily be purchased online and delivered directly to the student by visiting the following Web site: kctcs.bncollege.com Financial aid is accepted. The WKCTC Bookstore is operated by Barnes and Noble.

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The emergency alert system on the campus is known as

students of a dangerous situation, including the delaying or closing of the College due to inclement weather.

When SNAP is activated, an alert message is sent to all

Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons The KCTCS Code of Conduct states that the use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle is a punshiable offense and disciplinary action will be taken.

Please reference Article 3.2 and 3.3 of the KCTCS Code of Conduct for more infromation.

Illegal drugs and alcohol are also prohibited on campus.

Workforce Solutions Workforce Solutions exists to provide non-credit and credit, general and customized training, assessments, facilitation, consulting and coaching for existing and new businesses and industries to promote economic development in the Purchase Area of western Kentucky.

Workforce Solutions provides assistance to companies to identify and develop training to help them meet their workforce needs. Workforce Solutions can coordinate all aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum, materials, facilitators, etc. Consulting, assessment, and facilitation is also available. Workforce Solutions organization’s needs.

For more information, contact Workforce Solutions at site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Workforce_Solutions

phones. Additionally, certain computers in computer labs receive the alert. Anyone who has opted to have a text message alert sent to their cell phone also receives the alert message.

For more information go to: kctcs.edu/snap/ .

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Park

Skilled Craft Training Center (SCTC) 70 Hickory Road Hickory, Kentucky 42051

607 Popular Murray, KY 42071

Weaks Center (WEA) Workforce Solutions (K 607 Popular Murray, KY 42071 West Kentucky Technolo

Records Office

KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Transcripts and Grades

an approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required for

requests are made online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ admissions/transcript_Requests.aspx

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• president (or designee) on an individual basis with the advice of the appropriate division requirements for these programs is available below in the Academic Credentials Awarded section.

WKCTC holds commencement in December and in May.

Graduation With Honors of work toward degree completion or 30 credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With High Distinction” if they attain a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher on all work attempted. Students who have completed at least credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With Distinction”

Grade reports are not mailed to students. To access

Transcript fees must be paid online before the transcript will be released. The fee for three business day

Name, Address and Program/Major Changes It is very important that students frequently review their personal information within the WKCTC system to ensure that their current name, address and student program plan/major is accurately recorded. Students may log in to their Student Self-Service (instructions on page 13 of this document) to review their personal and/or student program plan/major needs to be updated, should complete the appropriate form at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Records.aspx Building, Room 112.

Directory Information Multiple Associate Degrees A student will be eligible for an additional degree when the student has completed the requirements of the second curriculum including a minimum of six credit hours relevant to the second degree and beyond the be granted for the completion of a second option in a program. The completion of a second option, however, will be recorded on the transcript.

WKCTC may provide directory information, date and degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational institution attended, participation in and height of members of athletic teams. The student may register an objection to the release of this

a form indicating the items to be withheld. All written requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the college for one academic year. Requests to withhold

234 Pioneer Industrial Drive Mayfield, KY 42066

Paducah, KY 42001 Benton, KY 42025

Purchase Training Center (WKP) 234 Pioneer Industrial Weaks Center (WEA) Marshall County School (MHS) Paducah, KYHigh 42001 86 High School Road

2415 South 25th Street

Graves County High School (GHS) 1107 Housman Street Madison Hall (MAD) Mayfield, KY 42066

919 Madison Street Paducah,Training KY 42001Center (WKP) Purchase

Paducah School of Art and Design Skilled Craft Training Center (PSAD) (SCTC) Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Marshall County High School (MHS) Paducah School of Art ( 409 Broadway 70 Hickory Road Center High School Road 409 Broadway Paducah, KY (HEC) 42001 Paducah, KY86 42001 Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Center (HEC)

Off-Campus Locations Off-Campus Locations

Graves County High School (GHS) 1107 Housman Street

15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore

Bookstore (ATB) (ATB)

11. Crounse Hall (CRO)

11. Crounse Hall (CRO) 12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Cent 12. Crisp Building/ (CLC) Challenger Learning Center (CLC) 13.

Allied Health Building 13. Allied Health Building (AHB) (AHB) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC)

7. Maintenance Garage

7. Maintenance Garage 8. Nemer Building 8. Nemer Building Clemens Arts 9. 9.

Clemens Fine Fine Arts Theatre/ Theatre/Student Student Center (SCA)Center (SCA) 10. 10.

Matheson Learning Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center (MLC) Resource Center (MLC) 1.

2.

2.

3.3.

4.4.

1. Waller Hall (WAL) Waller Hall (WAL) Rosenthal Hall (ROS) Rosenthal Hall (ROS) CarsonHall Hall Carson CarsonAnnex Annex Carson 5. Haws Gymnasium (GYM) 6.6. Security Guard Building Guard Building

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CAMPUS MAP

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Withdrawal from Online Classes E-mail requests to drop a class must be sent from the student’s KCTCS e-mail account and must include a request to drop the class, the student’s name, the last 4 digits of the student’s social security number, the student’s date of birth, and the course number and title.

the Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.

Vehicle Registration and Parking Regulations

Polices Related to Graduation

Students must register any vehicle that is driven on campus. Parking tags should be obtained for all vehicles

Withdrawal Prior to Mid-Term: Students may withdraw prior to the last day for students to withdraw at their discretion with a grade of “W” by sending an e-mail request to christine.anderson@kctcs.edu. As a courtesy to the instructor, the student should notify the instructor of the intent to withdraw.

Graduation Requirements

Citations are issued for parking in restricted areas –

Withdrawal After Mid-Term: Students wishing to withdraw after the last day for students to withdraw at their discretion must request permission from the instructor. If the instructor grants permission, the student must forward the permission with a request to withdraw to christine.anderson@kctcs.edu. In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to verify that withdrawals have been processed.

of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at the college granting the credential. In the case of degree programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia

all counselor and forward the permission with the request to withdraw.

Eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) educational Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO. Forms may be obtained online at gibill.va.gov or in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 107. Students eligible copy of their schedule to the Veterans Coordinator in program or schedule must be promptly reported.

Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program children, step-children, adopted children, spouses, and un-remarried widows and widowers in recognition of military service of certain disabled or deceased Kentucky veterans. Additional information about this program and the application process is available at Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

Credit for Prior Training and Experience WKCTC is required to evaluate prior educational training and experience. This includes military training and experience received while on active duty and any coursework taken at educational institutions even if the

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For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, regardless of the time the student has attended the college,

Building, Room 127. Students must bring in the license plate number, the year, make and model of their vehicle.

There is no charge for parking tags.

marked with lines on both sides of the parking space.

Repeat violators are towed at the expense of the vehicle operator.

must be completed at the KCTCS college granting the

of the credits from the participating institutions. Students seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, or Associate in Applied Science degrees or Diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible for graduation. To be eligible for

Campus Transportation The Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) operates a Thursday between all buildings on the WKCTC main campus. The shuttle service is free of charge to students.

The shuttle picks up and drops off at the following locations:

approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least

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Anderson Technical Building – west end entrance by the bookstore blue canopy

In order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials, students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits required for that credential, including the

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Allied Health Building - parking lot near center entrance

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Haws Gym – access road between the south end of the gym and the parking lot

Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete the college’s application for graduation within the posted deadline for the term. In order to be eligible for: •

It is college policy to remain open and conduct classes according to the regular class schedule except under extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, classes may be delayed or cancelled.

The college president makes the decision when severe weather or other emergencies might require a closing, delayed opening, suspension, or interruption of regularly scheduled work or class hours. The president consults with maintenance and operations, the crisis team, and the president’s leadership team to determine the circumstances of the college closing or other

Decisions regarding inclement weather are made as quickly as possible and with everyone’s best interests in mind. However, while every effort is taken to quickly examine road conditions and weather data for our entire service area, we must also encourage your personal responsibility to keep yourself safe. To that end, if the college remains open or operates on a delayed schedule, about whether roads are safe in your area.

If road conditions are poor in the early morning but are expected to improve later in the day, the college may delay the beginning of classes. The delayed schedule is detailed below: Regular Class Meeting Starting Between

Times Delayed Schedule Meeting Times

Voter Registration Students interested in obtaining a voter registration form should visit elect.ky.gov/registertovote .

in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Applied Technology degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements as Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

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Weather Policy

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In the event that the delayed schedule is in effect and the weather situation worsens, the college reserves the right to change the schedule to a “closed” status. If this change in schedule is deemed necessary, the decision will be posted by as soon as possible. During the delayed schedule, evening classes offered in Paducah and at off-campus sites in Ballard, Graves and Marshall counties will be held as scheduled unless cancellation is announced. The college will make every effort to make announcements on evening class cancellations by 3:00 p.m.

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Weather Policy (continued)

Online Student Services (continued) Purchasing Textboooks for Online Classes Offered Through WKCTC

If there is inclement weather and no announcement about the college is made, you should assume that classes will meet as scheduled. In the event the college uses a delayed schedule or cancels classes, every reasonable effort will be made to post an announcement to the college

Getting textbooks in a timely manner is a key to success in online classes. Textbooks for WKCTC online classes Bookstore located on campus in the Anderson Technical Building. When purchasing books, whether online or in-person, a student must have a copy of the schedule to verify section numbers, location (college), and instructors. Different instructors (particularly at different college locations) often use different books.

page. Text messages will also be sent to mobile phones of students, staff, and faculty who have enrolled in the

The college will also contact local radio and television stations listed below.

WPSD-TV, Paducah NBC wpsdtv.com WKYQ, Paducah - 93.3 FM wkyq.com WKYX, Paducah - 94.3 FM wkyx.com WDDJ, Paducah - 96.9 FM electric969.com 1055thecat.com WMOK, Paducah - 920 AM

WCBL, Benton - 99.1 FM wcblradio.com willieradio.com WKMS, Murray - 91.3 FM or 92.1 FM wkms.org

KCTCS Catalog

Ordering Textbooks for Online Classes Offered By Other KCTCS Colleges

The KCTCS Catalog serves as the student’s guide to academic programs and student services. Students who

Textbooks for all online classes offered by other KCTCS colleges can be purchased from a central bookstore at yourschoolyourbookstore.com .

requirements as they exist at the time of enrollment. The catalog can be accessed at kctcs.edu/students

Follow these simple instructions, and your textbooks can be charged and sent to your home:

Hard copies or copies on CD, if available, may be • Distance Learning” as the school and click “Submit.”

Classroom Regulations Smoking and the use of food and drink in WKCTC classrooms are prohibited. Other classroom regulations may be listed in your course syllabus.

Student Complaint Procedures The college strives to provide the best possible service to all students in every aspect of their academic career.

However, we recognize that problems may sometimes occur. WKCTC has developed Student Complaint Procedures to address such issues. For more information, go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_ Policies/Student_Complaint_Procedures

• • term, department, course, and section to access the required textbook(s).

Since it can take over a week for central bookstore orders to be processed, students should plan accordingly and order textbooks well in advance of the start date of the class.

Financial Aid charges are welcome! Students who Web site for charging books to their Student Financial Aid (SFA) or credit card account; books will be sent directly to the student’s home. Any SFA charges (including third party) can occur during pre-approved

Bookstore and request an order form for books at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. The bookstore will order the books and contact the student when the books arrive. The student must sign for the charges when picking up the books.

Logging into an Online Class WKCTC students access Blackboard, e-mail, and student self-service with a username and password unique to each student. Students create their own passwords after entering personal information provided by the student during the application process. Students are required to follow institutional policy for resetting their passwords on a regular basis with an appropriate level of password complexity. It is the responsibility of of the password. Students may log in to an online class one of two ways: 1. Click on the link to “Blackboard” on the WKCTC Web site. Use your KCTCS student e-mail user name and password to log in to Blackboard; OR 2. Go to elearning.kctcs.edu and use your KCTCS student e-mail user name and password to log in to Blackboard.

Academic Assistance and Tutoring WKCTC provides academic assistance and tutoring free of charge for students through a peer-driven tutoring approach. Additional resources for academic assistance include free access to HippoCampus, which can be accessed at hippocampus.org/?user=myKCTCS HippoCampus provides supplemental study materials in math, science, social science, and humanities.

Proctored Online Exams Some online courses may require up to two proctored exams. Approved KCTCS testing sites can be found online. Students are required to prove their identity when reporting for a proctored exam. Fees are not charged of identity. Students who must take proctored exams at non-KCTCS locations should notify their instructor as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to enable these students to test at a location that does not charge fees, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Third party students sponsored by Voc Rehab, VA, WIA, etc., must take a copy of their schedule to the WKCTC

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Online Student Services West Kentucky Community & Technical College is committed to ensuring that online learning students receive services commensurate with those provided for on-campus students. The College has an Online Learning department with staff dedicated to providing academic and student services sensitive to the needs of the online student. Additional information about WKCTC Online Learning can be found at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Online.aspx .

Assessment Students who have not taken the ACT or who do not meet minimum ACT requirements for placement in college level courses can take the COMPASS placement assessment. Online learning students who cannot take the COMPASS at a Kentucky Community and Technical (KCTCS) campus can work with the WKCTC Director of Online Student Services to identify a testing location in an area convenient to the student.

Tuition and Fees Tuition for online classes is assessed at the in-state tuition rate for all students, including out-of-state residents. No additional fees are charged for taking online classes.

Financial Aid at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid .

Course Offerings Students may enroll in online courses offered by WKCTC or any other KCTCS college. Online courses may have deadlines for completing assignments and taking exams,

Advising and Registration New online students will be initially assigned as advisees of the Director of Online Student Services, who may kctcs.edu. Advising sessions for online students will be conducted in-person or by telephone, e-mail, or Wimba.

Currently enrolled students may register for online classes by meeting with their assigned advisors, or they may register online with advisor consent.

Students taking online classes should be organized, motivated, and disciplined. They must have an Internet provider – preferably high speed – and a compatible word processor (MS Word or other software with the ability to save as Rich Text format).

New Student Orientation New students are required to attend orientation either on campus at WKCTC or online. The Online Orientation is available at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/ Orientation.aspx .

Being an online student also requires being comfortable with the technology. KCTCS uses the Blackboard course management system to deliver courses. Many tools are available to help students transition from faceto-face instruction to online learning. After logging in to Blackboard (elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/ frameset.jsp ), students can click on Student Support for tutorials to facilitate learning to navigate online courses.

Accessibility Services work with Online Learning students to determine if accommodations are appropriate and to assist them in obtaining equal access to education while at WKCTC. All requests for accommodations should be directed to

times each week.

Online courses offered by WKCTC can be found at https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ScheduleSearch.

Online courses offered by other KCTCS colleges can be found at kctcs.edu/en/Students/LearnByTerm/Online_Courses.

Required course materials, including hardware and software, are also referenced in the course syllabus.

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Once documentation has been reviewed and accommodations are approved, an accommodation request form (ARF) will be prepared for instructors for each appropriate class. A student can discuss accommodation needs with his/her course instructor only after the instructor has been sent the ARF. Students must meet with the Manager of Accessibility Services each semester to request accommodations.

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Code of Student Conduct

(including student rights and responsibilities) The Code of Student Conduct, approved by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents, serves as the student’s responsibilities and rights within our academic community. The Code of Student Conduct governs all aspects of academic

2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria: A or second class session, or in the introductory materials for a distance learning course, about the criteria to be used in evaluating the student’s performance, a course relative weights, and to expect that the grades described in the KCTCS Catalog will be used.

2.2.3 Contrary opinion: A student has the right to take reasoned excusereption to the data or views offered in the classroom and laboratory without being penalized. A student may appeal the fact of guilt for all three faculty sanctions listed in 2.3.2.1. Also, a student may appeal the severity of the sanction of a failing grade for the course.

offenses and permissible sanctions.

Student Conduct Articles II and III. A complete copy of the Code of Student Conduct may be accessed at kctcs.edu/student/code.htm .

ARTICLE II ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2.1 Academic Honesty Policy: The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars.

The college expects students and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these academic principles.

2.2.4 Academic evaluation. A student has the right to receive a grade based only upon a fair and just evaluation of performance in the course as measured by the or in the introductory materials for a distance learning course. Grades determined by anything other than the instructor’s good-faith judgment based on such standards are improper. Among irrelevant considerations are race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, outside the classroom that are unrelated to the course work.

2.2.5 Academic records. A student has the right to have consents in writing to have them released. The chief

dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students (section 2.2) and student offenses (section 2.3). about academic rights and academic offenses and the student’s right to appeal shall be included in the course syllabus.

2.2 Academic Rights of Students: When a student believes any of the following six academic rights have been violated, he/she should refer to section 2.4.1.1 for information on the Student Appeals process.

2.2.1 Information about course content: A student has the right to be informed in reasonable detail in writing materials for a distance learning course, about the nature of the course and to expect the course to correspond

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record of a student without the student’s consent to authorized college personnel if the information is writing recommendations, or selecting candidates for honorary organizations.

2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability.

A student has the right to have character and ability evaluated only by individuals with a personal knowledge of the student. Records containing information about a student’s character and ability shall indicate when the information was provided, by whom, and the position of the individual providing the information.

2.3 Student Academic Offenses And Academic Sanctions: When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the following four academic offenses, information concerning disposition of the case by the college and responsibilities of college personnel can be found in

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Code of Student Conduct (continued)

2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic Records

2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses: 2.3.1.1 Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or organization of a source, published or not, as if they were ones own. All quoted material must be in quotation and organization must be acknowledged by some form of documentation acceptable to the instructor for the course.

Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing or allowing another person to alter or revise the work that a student submits as the student’s own. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is completed, it must be done by the student and the student alone. The use of the term “material” refers to work in any form including written, oral, and electronic.

All academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by a student to an instructor or other academic supervisor, is expected to be the result of the student’s own thought, research, or self-expression. In any case in which a student feels unsure about a question of plagiarism involving the student’s work, the student must consult the instructor before submitting the work.

2.3.1.2 Cheating Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations or assignments for the purpose of improving one’s academic standing. During examinations or in-class work, cheating includes having unauthorized information, and/ or referring to unauthorized notes or other written or electronic information. In addition, copying from others, either during examinations or in the preparation of homework assignments, is a form of cheating.

2.3.1.3 Student Co-Responsibility Anyone who knowingly assists in any form of academic dishonesty shall be considered as guilty as the student who accepts such assistance. Students should not allow their work to be copied or otherwise used by fellow students, nor should they sell or give unauthorized copies of examinations to other students.

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academic record of the college is a serious academic offense. As used in this context, “academic record” includes all paper and electronic versions of the partial or complete academic record.

2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students (Academic Offenses): Academic penalty shall not be imposed upon the student for non-academic infractions of college regulations. This principle does not compromise the right of the college to suspend or dismiss a student for non-academic reasons.

2.3.2.1 Faculty Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections 2.3.1.1 to 2.3.1.3) For instances of academic dishonesty related to earning grades (violations 2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.3), the instructor may implement any of three sanctions:

Advising and Transfer Centers The Advising and Transfer Centers in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 106 are staffed with knowledgeable advisors who are able to help students create an academic plan designed to enable students to reach their educational goals. Advisors help students by reviewing transcripts and other prior educational experiences.

Prospective students are encouraged to call the new registration process. Applicants must complete a college application and take the COMPASS assessment or ACT

Currently enrolled students need to schedule an appointment with their assigned academic advisor to access to their advisor’s name and contact information at https://students.kctcs.edu

B. a reduced grade for the course; and/or C. a failing grade for the course.

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assignment in satisfying the requirements for the course.

If an instructor chooses the sanction which assigns a failing grade for the course, the instructor shall notify

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and password are the same as your KCTCS e-mail username and password

and the registrar. For more information about the role of

Most academic advisors place a sign-up sheet on

2.3.2.2 Other Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections 2.3.1.4 and 2.3.2.1)

appointments one to two weeks prior to early enrollment each semester. As a student, you need to be an active participant in your education and take responsibility for all that you do in your college career. Your advisor looks forward to forming a partnership with you as you work to achieve your goals.

The instructor may also recommend that the student sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, or 2.3.1.3).

Any student found guilty of a second academic violation shall be expelled from the college and shall not be allowed to enroll at any of the other KCTCS colleges for one academic year.

In order to work in a collaborative effort and have successful advising sessions, please remember to: •

an academic record (violation 2.3.1.4), including the other misuse of academic records as described in section 2.3.1.4, is suspension for one semester.

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Come prepared for your appointment. This means being knowledgeable about your degree plan and program requirements, and having ideas about your future coursework.

Keep advising appointments you have made and be punctual. Please notify your advisor as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.

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Keep your e-mail address current and read all correspondence from your advisor. We will use your KCTCS student e-mail account to notify you of registration information.

REGISTRATION Currently Enrolled Students Currently enrolled students must meet with their assigned academic advisors for self-enroll permission or to register. Students may locate the name of their advisor by logging in to their Student Center in PeopleSoft.

Please see registration dates online.

New Students Students must complete an application for admission and submit required placement assessment scores prior to registration. New student registration is held in the Advising Center. See registration dates online. meeting.

Course withdrawal methods Fill out the online Drop Request Form.

• required to pay back any awarded money.

• and you must forward their approval via your KCTCS Student e-mail account to WKCTCrecords@kctcs.edu o Locate instructor contact information via the WKCTC Directory.

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Code of Student Conduct (continued)

Change of Program When students enroll in a KCTCS college they select a program of study in which they wish to “major” or receive a credential. Students enrolled in any KCTCS college may request a program change through the

2.4 Student Appeals And Responsibilities:

students are instructed to seek appropriate advisement

2.4.1 Student Responsibilities:

KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy

2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of Students (section 2.0)

Students enrolling in a college credit class applicable toward an educational credential must demonstrate instruments that they possess the minimum academic skills essential for success in the class required for the credential. Students who do not demonstrate these academic skills for their academic plan must remedy the

The KCTCS Placement and Assessment policy can be found at the main KCTCS web page kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.

education courses, entry-level courses with approved supplementary academic support, or approved college

exempt from the Assessment and Placement Policy.

However, applicable course prerequisites still apply.

enrollment per Council on Postsecondary Education regulation 13 KAR 2:020. Enrollment shall continue consecutively until the designated academic skill levels are attained.

New Student Orientation

Students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA are exempt from reading placement requirements and are considered college ready in reading. However, all students must meet individual course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

applies to all credential-seeking students, students who transition from non-credential seeking to credential seeking, and students who are undecided about their choice of program as of Fall 2014.The skills for which the Assessment and Placement Policy applies are mathematics, reading, and writing. An ACT® score of at least a 19 in mathematics, 20 in reading or18 in writing allows the student to enroll in entry-level courses for those areas. A student who scores less than 19 in mathematics, less than a 20 in reading or less than an 18 in writing is required to take an additional test and will be placed into classes according to her/his score on the second test.

Students who do not intend to seek an educational credential are exempt from taking the assessment instrument; however, all students must meet individual course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

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New Student Orientation acquaints students to WKCTC, the services and resources which are needed to become a successful college student. It is mandatory that ALL new WKCTC students and all students who have not taken WKCTC classes within the last three years complete orientation.

When a student believes his/her academic rights have been violated, the student shall report the matter in writing to the appropriate division chair* as soon as class day of the following semester. The student shall specify which right(s) enumerated in Section 2.2 have begins the appeals process. At this point, the division dean tries to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved

does not accept the decision of the chief executive request in writing a hearing before the College Appeals Board. (Refer to sections 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8. for Appeals Board responsibilities, authority, and composition.) No the student in the original appeal to the division dean.

Orientation is conducted by the Recruitment/Activities department and is held the summer before the fall semester and in December before the spring semester.

Students sign up for orientation sessions when they or when they return to schedule classes after sitting out for more than three years. Advisors will provide forms to enroll for orientation and students will select their mail, e-mail and/or phone to remind them of orientation details. The “in person” orientations will last at least four hours, so please schedule adequate time to complete this activity.

Orientation is also available online.

Completion is recorded electronically, but students

Orientation must be completed before registration begins for the following semester. If not, a hold will be placed on the student’s account and registration will be delayed until it is completed. For more information about New Student Orientation or Online Orientation, please contact

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Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1), located in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.

2.4.1.2 Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses (section 2.3) When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the four academic offenses (2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.4), a student will

Student Academic Offense (Figure 2), located in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.

2.4.2 Student Rights During the Appeals Process (Academic Rights/Academic Offenses): In cases of academic rights and academic offenses, the student shall have the right of class attendance and participation during the consideration of any appeal except that such attendance and participation may be limited when: a. outside agencies are used as a part of the student’s educational experience, in which case precedence will be given to the terms of any agreement(s), which have been negotiated between the college and the agency; or b. patient/client contact is involved in the student’s educational experience, in which case only patient/ client contact may be limited or excluded at the discretion of program faculty.

If the appeal is decided in the student’s favor, the college must provide an opportunity for the student to complete any essential experiences missed due to the appeals process.

ARTICLE III NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student Behavior: Students are responsible for knowing the college’s regulations, disciplinary procedures, and penalties.

It should be emphasized that students are subject to criminal statutes and legal action, in addition to the college’s regulations and disciplinary system.

In case of an alleged academic offense (section 2.3.1) by a student, the instructor shall notify the student in writing, explain the sanction to be implemented, and inform the student of her/his rights to appeal. The student shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date appeal in writing to the instructor’s division dean. The student may appeal the fact of guilt for all three faculty sanctions listed in section 2.3.2.1 and other academic sanctions in section 2.3.2.2. The student may appeal the severity of the academic sanction which assigns a failing grade for the course.

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Code of Student Conduct (continued) 3.2 Disciplinary Offenses:

below are punishable disciplinary offenses. Lack of student charged with an offense listed below.

1. Material disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or any other college activities. while on college property or at off-campus events sponsored by the college.

2. Assault and/or battery.

3. Verbal and psychological abuse or harassment.

4. Participating in or inciting a riot or an unauthorized disorderly assembly. any property or facilities of the college or threatening to do so, or refusing to depart from any property or facilities of the college upon authorized by the institution.

6. Sexual assault or harassment.

7. Use of alcoholic beverages, including the purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of by state law and regulations of the college.

lottery.

10. Manufacturing, possessing, using, selling, or distributing any type of controlled substances or illegal drugs.

11. Use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle. misusing safety equipment, or transmitting false 13. Littering.

14. Defacing, destroying, damaging, removing, or using public or private property without proper authorization.

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16. Encouraging or assisting others to commit any of the acts that are prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct.

17. Knowingly furnishing false information to the college, including the forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, instruments, or 18. Unauthorized use of computers or word processors or unauthorized efforts to penetrate or modify the computer or word processing security system or any program software.

19. Allowing children under age sixteen (16) to remain unsupervised while on campus.

20. Offering or passing a worthless check or failing 21. Failing to abide by any terms of any disciplinary committee, or agency.

22. Creation of a health hazard.

23. Threats and/or threatening behavior.

3.3 Penalties and Sanctions: The college has the authority to penalize or impose sanctions on students who violate college regulations.

In determining possible sanctions, the college shall consider such matters as the nature of the particular offense, the welfare of the student and the college community, and the prior disciplinary record of the student. Usual sanctions are listed and explained in this section. In addition to these sanctions, other sanctions, as appropriate for a particular case, may be imposed. Each level of hearing body may use creative sanctions that are designed to be educational in nature.

the student that he or she is guilty of violating a college regulation. A reprimand warns that any further such actions may result in a more severe sanction.

2. Restitution: Compensation to the college for damages to college property.

3. Social Probation: Status given to less serious policy violations, and in some cases, a restriction

High School Students The condition of graduation from high school may be waived for a student currently enrolled in high school subject to the following guidelines. All applicants shall submit: • appropriate deadline • COMPASS™ in accordance with KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy.

A college may require additional information as part of the admission process.

In some cases, courses offered on the high school campus carry both high school and college credit. See your high school counselor for more information.

Second Chance Students A student who has previously attended an college or university – other than a college in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System – and who has less than an overall grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted, may be considered for admission on probation provided the applicant demonstrates both of the following: • least one 16-week semester, and •

Transient/Visiting Students A student may be admitted as a transient or visiting student. A transient or visiting student must submit a form completed by the student’s home college indicating that the student is eligible to enroll in that institution.

Admission as a transient or visiting student is valid only for the semester or session for which the student applies.

International Students Some KCTCS colleges are authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. Consult the admission

Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic Bankruptcy

requiring attendance or participation in a prearranged class, program, or activity designed to prevent or deal with high-risk behavior.

A student who has been readmitted after having remained out of a KCTCS College for a period of two or more years and who has completed at least 12 credit hours in college-level courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have his/her previous KCTCS course work removed from the computation of the grade point average. This procedure is commonly called “academic bankruptcy.”

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4. College/Community Service: Service to the college or community of up to 16 hours be served

A student who declares academic bankruptcy will continue to receive credit for those courses in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or P was earned prior to readmission without including those grades in the GPA computation.

A student who has completed a credential and re-enrolls may not apply the academic bankruptcy rule to courses taken for the credential already completed.

Previous College Work An applicant who has previously attended an accredited college or university which awards degrees at the associate level or higher and who has an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted will be accepted for admission. For should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”. An submitted. The Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE’s) general education transfer policy provides the basis for an institution’s policy on the acceptance of transfer credit. The American Association of Collegiate Practices of Educational Institutions” shall serve as a reference for admission of transfer students to an institution and for the acceptance of transfer credit.

KCTCS colleges shall provide academic counseling concerning the transfer of credit to transferring students.

KCTCS colleges shall accept a student’s college credit earned when a course is taken both for high school credit and for college credit. Credit earned through a dual credit or dual enrollment arrangement shall be treated the same as credit earned in any other college course.

Degree credit work is recognized credit hour for credit hour if taken on the semester system. Quarter hours are recognized as two-thirds (2/3) of a semester hour. Recognition of credit earned at a non-accredited college or university may be obtained by special subject examinations or may be validated upon the completion of 12 credit hours, excluding transitional courses, with a grade point average of at least 2.0.

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Admission

• classes of the term or session for which the student plans to enroll. Some colleges, however, may have an earlier date. Students should check with the

Applying for Admission A student enrolling at a KCTCS college for the

registration/application deadlines.

Students who are re-entering a KCTCS college after being out for one or more semesters should contact the

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readmission. Students may be admitted to a KCTCS college as freshmen, as students with transfer credit from other institutions, as visiting students, or as nondegree students. KCTCS colleges admit students who have graduated from high school, who have earned a high school general equivalency diploma (GED), who are eligible to pursue a GED, or who are dually enrolled in high school and the college.

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Admission and Registration Procedures • request an admission application or visit the college’s Web site to complete an online application.

• KCTCS student ID number must be used in

college will receive instructions to establish access to Student Self-Service. Student Self-Service allows a student access to many services such as registration, payment and many other services.

communication from faculty and student service personnel will be sent to this address. Students will continue to have access to this account as long as they are enrolled. After receiving the completed will notify the applicant of his or her admission status.

It is expected that all students will submit all required credentials in order to be eligible to register for classes.

In the event this is not possible, students should contact

Code of Student Conduct (continued) 6. Counseling: Student may be referred to counseling evaluation on appointment by Counseling Services.

7. Eviction: Forced removal from a classroom or other college property.

8. College Probation: Status that carries a severe warning that any further violation of college regulations that may result in the student going before the College Appeals Board for consideration of suspension or expulsion. This may include restrictions of privileges for a

Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual property rights in student works belong to the student who created the work, unless an agreement provides otherwise. A work created by a student employee during the course and scope of employment is an institutional work, and intellectual property rights to such creation belong to KCTCS, unless an agreement provides otherwise.

9. Suspension: Forced withdrawal from the college conditions have been met as determined by the College Appeals Board. College will place the Student Dean Hold service indicator for no future enrollments at the Home College or other time or until stated conditions had been met.

10. Immediate Suspension: A student may be suspended immediately when: a. In the judgment of the chief executive

to attend for instructions or assistance. While provisions may be provided, students will not be permitted to register

• of their high school transcript or GED to the

Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students

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college they plan to attend.

• College Test® (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test® (SAT). Applicants who have not taken the ACT® must complete the COMPASSTM or ASSET® placement examination administered by any regarding course placement, students should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.

• seeking admission to an occupational/technical program at any KCTCS college should contact

student poses a serious threat to persons and/ or property provided informal opportunity is

documents.

At the discretion of the institution, persons who desire instruction without wishing to earn a credential may be admitted as non-degree/noncredential students.

These students are exempt from taking the assessment instrument; however, all students (including high school students) must meet individual pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics courses.

Students may declare credential seeking status after meeting regular admission requirements. The college may review and reclassify credential seeking status in accordance with policies established at each individual college. Non-degree/non-credential students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid programs.

Credit earned before a student meets admission requirements will be counted toward a credential.

of exigent circumstances, to discuss the matter and possible resolution. b. The student refuses to cease disruptive behavior or conduct in violation of this policy after direct orders from the chief

c.

When such suspension is involved, the student must leave the campus immediately.

Students refusing to do so will be removed by law enforcement authorities and charged with trespassing.

When a student is placed on immediate suspension, a disciplinary hearing will be held at the earliest reasonable time (see Section 3.6.).

11. Expulsion: Permanent, forced withdrawal from the college as determined by the College Appeals Board.

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New Student Checklist P.O. Box 7380, Paducah, KY. 42002 | Phone 855-469-5282 | help.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

STEP 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

• Complete the admission application online at www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID BY COMPLETING THE FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov [Federal School Code: 001979] • For information about financial aid visit: westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid • If Applicable, apply for VA Benefits at vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp

STEP 2. REQUEST ACT SCORES AT ACTSTUDENT.ORG OR COMPLETE THE COMPASS TEST

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ACT does not have an expiration date. Required ACT Scores for COMPASS Exemption: English 18, Math 19, Reading 20 For COMPASS Testing (Valid for 3 years): o Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 2:00, no appointment necessary. Late testing on Mondays by appointment only. o For more information or a practice test, please visit: westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions

STEP 3. REQUEST FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT/GED AND OFFICIAL COLLEGE

University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus) Students in Western Kentucky may take advantage of a great educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

For more information, click on engr.uky.edu/paducah engr.uk.edu.

TRANSCRIPTS. • We cannot accept any faxed transcripts.

• High School Transcripts and/or GED are not required for students over 25 years old.

• Request High School Transcript at www.parchment.com or your High School; request GED at ged.ky.gov • Hand delivered/mailed transcripts must be in a sealed official envelope, print date within 6 months.

• For international high school and college transcripts, please refer to the KCTCS Foreign Transcript Policy: kctcs.edu/students/admissions/apply_online/international_students/checklist • REQUEST ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SCORES FROM APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM

STEP 4. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER WITH THE REGISTRATION & ADVISING

Accreditation Statement West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097

CENTER DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS WILL REGISTER WITH THE ONLINE LEARNING DEPARTMENT • If you are an international student, you will need to meet with the international coordinator in Anderson Technical Building, Room 204 to provide supporting documentation prior to registration.

• Please make an appointment by contacting (855) 469-5282.

• Your new student orientation will be scheduled during your advising appointment.

• You may also complete the new student orientation online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions • All financial holds on your account must be resolved prior to registration.

STEP 5. PAY TUITION & OBTAIN STUDENT ID CARD

and Technical College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that

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Index

Contact Information Student Enrollment Services 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Anderson Technical Building

Academic Probation ...........................................................41 Academic Programs ...........................................................24 Academic Suspension (Dismissal).....................................41

• • • • • • •

Accessibility Services ........................................................42 Accreditation Statement .....................................................

Admission ..........................................................................10 Admission Guidelines ........................................................30 Admission to Selective Admission Programs ....................31 Admissions and Registration Procedures...........................10 Adult Education Services...................................................43

Student Development Services 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Anderson Technical Building

Advising and Transfer Centers...........................................13 Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons.............................................47

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Applying for Admission.....................................................10 Associate in Applied Science Degree ................................36 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science General Education Core ............................................34 Associate in Arts Degree....................................................

Associate in Science Degree ..............................................

Student Financial Services

Anderson Technical Building

Board of Directors................................................................7 Campus Map ......................................................................48

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Campus Safety ...................................................................47

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Campus Transportation ......................................................49 Career Programs.................................................................32

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Career Services ..................................................................42

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Student Academic Services

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Anderson Technical Building

Center Café ........................................................................46 .........................................................................37 Change of Program ............................................................12

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Charges for Services ..........................................................19

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday

Charges for Special Examination.......................................19 Check Student E-Mail Account .........................................44

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Classroom regulations........................................................

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Code of Student Conduct ...................................................

Online Student Services

College Tuition Scholarships .............................................22

Crounse Hall

Competency Statements .....................................................34 Complaint Procedures ........................................................

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Computer Lab ....................................................................

Contact Information .............................................................8

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Cosmetology/Nail Technology Services ............................46

Emerging Technology Center

Credentials .........................................................................34 Credit for External Experiences .........................................32

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Course withdrawal methods...............................................13

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors

Index (continued) Credit for Prior Training and Experience...........................16 Crime Awareness................................................................47 Currently Enrolled Students...............................................13 Cyber Café ........................................................................46 Dean’s List .........................................................................43

Faculty Representative Heather Coltharp of Paducah Staff Representative Tom Butler, Jr., of Paducah *Student Representative Zack VanerBoegh

Dental Services ..................................................................46 Diploma..............................................................................36 Directory Information ........................................................17 Drugs ..................................................................................47

* The president of the College’s Student Government Association serves on the Board as the student representative each year.

Federal Student Loans........................................................22 FERPA................................................................................18 Final Exams .......................................................................43 Financial Aid ......................................................................21 Financial Delinquency .......................................................20 Financial Information.........................................................19 Foundation Skills ...............................................................37 .....................................32 GED Testing .......................................................................43

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Leadership

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Division Deans

Grading System..................................................................38 Graduation Requirements ..................................................16 Graduation with honors......................................................17 Happening Hour .................................................................43 High School Students......................................................... 11

Dr. Barbara Veazey, President/CEO

Peggy Block, Division of Allied Health and Personal

Dr. Tena Payne, Vice President of Academic Affairs Stephanie Milliken, Division of Applied Technologies Sherry Anderson, Vice President of Learning Initiatives

History of West Kentucky Community & Technical College6 How to Read a Schedule ....................................................23 Intellectual Property Rights ...............................................

International Students ........................................................ 11 “KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky

Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Vice President of Student Development

Tammy Potter, Division of Business and Computer

Dr. H. Steve Freeman, Vice President of Institutional Development

Sharla Hutchinson, Division of Humanities, Fine Arts

John Carrico, Vice President of Administrative Services

Shari Gholson, Division of Nursing

Residents” ..........................................................................22 KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy .......................12 KCTCS Catalog .................................................................

KCTCS General Education Competency Statements & General Education Requirements for ALL KCTCS Credentials .....34 KCTCS Student E-Mail Account .......................................22 Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) 22 Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program ....................................16 Liability Insurance .............................................................20

Susan Graves, Vice President of Business Affairs Jim Pape, Vice President of Workforce/Economic Development

Paul Aho, Paducah School of Art and Design (270) 408-4281 Dr. Karen Hlinka, Division of Science and Mathematics

Bridget Canter, Director of Human Resources Ashley Wright, Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Paducah Junior College, Inc.)

Maria Flynn, Division of Transition Education

Logging into an Online Class ............................................

Mandatory Student Fee ......................................................19

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History of West Kentucky Community and Technical College West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the 21st century. Our comprehensive college arose from the foundations of two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College.

West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College - a training

Index (continued) Matheson Library ...............................................................46 Mission.................................................................................

Multiple Associate Degrees ...............................................17 Name, Address, and Program/Major Changes ...................17 New Student Checklist.........................................................9 New Student Orientation....................................................12 New Students .....................................................................13 Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students ...............................10

what is now 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College became a state-supported junior college in 1918.

Online Access to Student Self Service ...............................44

In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as

Online Student Services ......................................................8

Online Student Services .....................................................14 Parking Regulations ...........................................................49 Payment Plan Options ........................................................20 Personal Services ...............................................................46

president.

Placement Services ............................................................42

Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more vocational training programs

Policies Related to Enrollment...........................................38 Policies related to Graduation ............................................16 President’s Message .............................................................

In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president, overseeing the construction of the Matheson Learning Resource Center and the Clemens Fine Art and Student centers.

Previous College Work ...................................................... 11 Print Management Policy...................................................

Proctored Online Exams ....................................................

Professional Liability Insurance ........................................20

Over the years, there have been many changes in both colleges, including changes in the focus of academic programs, changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997. Collaboration grew among the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was born. In 2003, Dr. Barbara Veazey was West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.

WKCTC has been recognized three consecutive times by The Aspen Institute as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

Purchasing Textbooks for Online Classes ..........................

Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic Bankruptcy ................................................................ 11 Ready to Work/Work and Learn ........................................43 ...................................................................17 Refunds ..............................................................................20 Registration ........................................................................13 Reinstatement.....................................................................41 Repeating a Course ............................................................41 Required Documents for Completion of Admission..........30 Residency ...........................................................................31 ........................47 Satisfactory Academic Progress .........................................22 Scholarships .......................................................................21 Second Chance Students .................................................... 11 Solomon Amendment.........................................................18 Statutory Scholarships (Waivers) for Kentucky Residents” .................................................22 Student Academic Services ..................................................8

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Index (continued)

President’s Message

Student Clubs & Organizations..........................................43

Congratulations on your decision to attend one of the best community colleges in the nation!

Student Complaint Procedures...........................................

Student Development Services ............................................8 Student Enrollment Services ................................................8 Student Financial Services ...................................................8 Student ID Card Policy ......................................................44

In 2011, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) was recognized by The opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, WKCTC was once again named one of the

.......................................44 Student Load - Full-time status ..........................................38

recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. West

Student Load - Maximum Student Load............................38

Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes,

Student Resources and Policies .........................................42

degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after college, and

Student Schedule................................................................23

minority and low-income student success. Our focus on improving student learning helps ensure our students graduate

Suspension Due to Poor Grades.........................................22 Tax Credits .........................................................................22 Third Party Assistance Programs .......................................22 Timeframe for Tuition Refunds .........................................20

with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College faculty and staff take responsibility for improving student learning

Tobacco-Free Campus .......................................................47

and work hard to identify and eliminate barriers to student success. We achieve excellence by focusing on improving

Transcripts and Grades.......................................................17

student learning in core skills and by thoughtfully connecting programs to regional jobs, from credentials that fuel the

Transfer Program ...............................................................32 Transient/Visiting Students ................................................ 11

by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the region

TRIO (Student Support Services) ......................................42

through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.

Tuition and Charges ...........................................................19 Tutoring Center ..................................................................42 University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus) .............................................................................

West Kentucky’s focus on access, retention, and student success enabled the College to achieve its vision of being recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide. The College is committed to continuing to provide high-

Vehicle Registration ...........................................................49

quality educational experiences, meet the educational needs of the college community, serve as a full partner in business

Voter Registration ..............................................................49

and workforce development, and contribute to the overall economic and social well-being of the region by offering two-

Weapons .............................................................................47

year transfer Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees; and Associate in Applied Science

Weather Policy ...................................................................49 Withdrawal from Online Classes .......................................16 WKCTC Bookstore............................................................18 WKCTC Division Deans .....................................................7

West Kentucky Community and Technical College truly is the place to be!

WKCTC Leadership ............................................................7 Workforce Solutions ..........................................................47

Barbara Veazey, Ph.D. President West Kentucky Community and Technical College

MISSION The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success and support economic development.

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Welcome West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a proud member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. For most Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Our statewide system of 16 colleges, more than 70 campuses and 97,000 students is a critical component to transforming the state’s economy by providing citizens with the education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers.

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