The Nobody told Me Book - 2011-2012 by Pikes Peak Community College

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2011-2012

Locations Centennial Campus 5675 South Academy Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Downtown Studio Campus 100 West Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Rampart Range Campus 11195 Highway 83 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Falcon Campus 11990 Swingline Road Falcon, CO 80831 Other Sites Fort Carson • (719) 502-4200 Peterson Air Force Base • (719) 502-4300 U.S. Air Force Academy • (719) 333-3298 Switchboard (719) 502-2000 Toll Free 800-456-6847 Enrollment Services (719) 502-3000 Toll Free 866-411-PPCC Fax (719) 502-2069 (V/TTY) (719) 502-3333

Nondiscrimination Statement Pikes Peak Community College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, veteran status, age, disability, or sexual orientation in its employment or admissions to, access to, or treatment of persons in its educational programs or activities. Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the college has established grievance procedures for its employees and/or job applicants. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Section 504 or the ADA (disability or veteran status) or Title VII (sex, race, national origin, or sexual harassment), Title IX (student related sex discriminating)or ADEA (age) should be referred to the Executive Director of Human Resource Services, 5675 South Academy Boulevard, Room C-202, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906; (719) 502-2003; or the Colorado Community College System Office, 9101 East Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230, (303) 620-4000; or the Colorado Civil Rights Division, Colorado Springs, CO, (719) 633-7518; or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Denver, CO, 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY); or U.S. Department of Education, Denver, CO, 303-844-5695. Rev. 06/11

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Dear PPCC Student: Welcome PPCC Students, Congratulations on your decision to further your education. College graduates enjoy a lifetime of higher wages, lower unemployment, better health and involved citizenship. By choosing to continue or begin your journey in higher education, you are also choosing a lifetime of benefits associated with higher education. Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) is built around the mission of helping you, the student, be successful in accomplishing your goals. We offer a tremendous range of educational programs that lead to not only jobs, but also careers in the Colorado Springs region. We also offer the courses needed for you to successfully transfer to a university. As a student at PPCC you will enjoy the opportunity to meet with others who share your interests and goals. College is a wonderful place for building connections with other students, faculty members, and staff who have similar interests. PPCC offers numerous clubs and organizations to enrich your college experience. As a bonus, students who get involved enjoy higher rates of graduation and can impress future employers with their involvement and leadership too. Pikes Peak is a college built to serve all students. We offer day care for parents of young children, Math and English labs for students who want help excelling in their classes, mentoring programs for students who need and want that leadership in their lives, and advising and financial aid resources to help you build your dream and see it through to reality. Your success is our goal. We offer high quality educational programs at affordable rates. The opportunities available to you at Pikes Peak will allow you to reach your dreams. From here, you can go anywhere! Best,

Lance Bolton, Ph.D. President

Table of Contents Hours of Operation

Student Services Offices........................4 Instructional Services Offices................4 Bookstore..............................................4 Campus Center......................................4 Campus Life..........................................4 Computer Labs......................................4 Food Services........................................5 Gymnasium/Fitness Center...................5 Library...................................................5 Military & Veterans Programs................5

HELP, I Need More Information College Calendar...................................6 PPCC Catalog........................................6 Class Schedule......................................6 Tuition & Fees........................................6 Transfer Information..............................6 Financial Aid Handbook.........................6 Veterans Information.............................6 Traffic & Parking Regulations Brochure...........................................6

WAIT, There’s More New Stuff I Need to Know

Drop for Non-Payment...........................6 New Refund Process/Higher One...........6 FACTS Deferred Payment Plan...............6

How do I Register for My Classes?

How to Register Online...........................7 How to Change Your Class Schedule......7

Campus Life & Activities

Campus Life Office................................7 Campus Center, Centennial Campus............................................7 Campus Life, Rampart Range................8 Campus Life, Downtown Studio..............8 Campus Life, Falcon Campus.................8 Campus Activities..................................8 Student Activity Fees.............................8 Student ID Cards...................................8 Other Photo ID’s....................................9 Parking Hang Tags.................................9 The Food Pantry....................................9 Recreation & Sports Programs..............9 Athletics................................................9 Sport Clubs...........................................9 Fitness Center.......................................9 PPCC Mascot & College Colors............10 Fine Arts Center...................................10 Student Journal...................................10

Clubs & Organizations

On the Web..........................................10 Establishing New Clubs........................10 Student Government: Your Voice..........10 Student Government Offices................10

Club Listing.........................................11 Bingo/Raffle Information.....................12 Publicity & Printing..............................12 The Potty Mouth..................................12 Fund-raising.........................................12 Sponsoring Activities...........................12 Club Catering & Buying Stuff...............12 Bulletin Board Approval.......................12 Distributing Printed Materials on Campus..........................................12 Easels & Boards..................................12

Services for Students Educational Opportunity Center Southern Colorado..........................13 Enrollment Services Center..................13 Records Office.....................................13 Financial Aid........................................13 College Opportunity Fund (COF)..........14 Bookstore Purchases on Financial Aid....14 Military Programs & Veterans Affairs......14 Testing Centers....................................14 New Student Orientation Program.......15 Child Development Centers..................15 Student Crisis Counseling Office..........15 Ombudsman........................................15 Student Support Services....................16 Accessibility........................................16 Office of Accommodative Services & Instructional Support (OASIS: Student Disability Services).........................16 Computer Access Center.....................16 The Women’s Forum............................16 The Multicultural Retention Program....16 Learning Assistance Centers................17 Basic Skills Opportunities....................17 Math Labs...........................................17 Writing Centers....................................17 Career Planning & Advising Center.......17 Career Planning...................................17 Advising...............................................17 Employment Services......................... 18 Transfer Programs...............................18 Visitation Program (Four-year Colleges & Universities)....................................18 Outcomes Assessment........................18

Academic Information

Educational Services Instructional Divisions.........................................18 Semester System................................19 Attendance..........................................19 Grades.................................................20 Grade Point Average............................20 Cumulative Grade Point Average..........20 Grade Changes & Repeated Courses....20 Problem Solving 101............................21 Term Academic Honors........................21 Academic Probation & Suspension......21 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society...........21

Library.................................................21 Graduation..........................................22 Peace Corps........................................22

Administrative Services Public Safety.......................................22 Emergency Alerts................................22 Emergency Closure..............................22 Sex Offender Notification Availability....22 Lost & Found.......................................23 Telephones..........................................23 Emergency Phones..............................23 Sustainability.......................................23 Recycling Program...............................23 Bookstores..........................................23 Information Technology Support Services (ITSS).............................................24 ITSS Computer Labs............................24 Copy Services......................................24 Mail.....................................................25 Food Service........................................25 Vending Machines................................25

Important Rules & Procedures

Student Rights & Responsibilities...............................26 Student Standards of Conduct.............26 Student Disciplinary Procedure (SP 4-30).......................27 Student Grievance Procedure (SP 4-31)........................29 Sexual Harassment..............................30 AIDS Policy..........................................30 Firearms on Campus...........................30 Animals on Campus.............................31 Conduct in College Buildings...............31 Smoking on Campus............................31 Parking & Traffic Regulations...............31 Public Safety Escort Service................31 Handicapped Parking..........................31 Service Hangtags................................31 Traffic Violations..................................31

Governance & Management

Who Governs the College.....................32 Strategic Plan......................................33 President of the College.......................33

Quick Reference Guide Alphabet Soup (Common

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Hours of Operation Student Services Offices

Enrollment Services Centers (admissions, cashier, records, financial aid, and veteran’s affairs), Testing Center, Career Planning and Advising, Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support (OASIS: Student Disability Services), SCEOC, Campus Life, Learning Assistance Center (tutoring), Student Crisis Counseling Office and Student Support Services/TRiO. The Downtown Studio and Falcon campuses have limited dates and times of cashier availability. Normal hours of operation Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – Friday........................................ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special hours two weeks prior to and the first week of each semester at the following offices: Enrollment Services Centers (admissions, cashier, records, financial aid, and veteran’s affairs), Campus Life, Financial Services–Cashiering, Bookstore, Testing Center, Career Planning and Advising. Summer special hours of operation Two weeks prior to the start of the summer semester Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. The first week of the summer semester Tuesday & Wednesday.................................... 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fall special hours of operation: Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Instructional Services Offices

Mathematics & Language; Health, Environmental, Natural & Physical Sciences; Business, Social & Behavioral Sciences; Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday.............................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bookstore

Centennial Campus • C-102 • 502-2665 Downtown Studio Campus • S104 • 502-2663 Rampart Range Campus • N-101 • 502-2664 Falcon Campus • POD 602 • 502-3820 Online Bookstore • 502-2662 Normal hours of operation Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – Friday........................................ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special hours two weeks prior to and the first week of each semester Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday prior to & first Saturday of classes.................................... 9 a.m. – Noon NOTE: Falcon Campus Bookstore is only open two weeks prior to each semester and the first week of each semester. The hours of operation are the same as the special hours listed for all campuses.

NOTE: The Downtown Studio, Rampart Range and Falcon Campus Bookstores only provide books for courses taught at those campuses. CCC-Online textbooks are available at the Centennial Campus and Rampart Range Campus. Books can be ordered online for any course and delivered to any residence or any campus bookstore for pickup at www.ppccbookstore.com. Course material information in accordance with the College Opportunity and Affordability Act is available at www.ppccbookstore.com. Bookstore hours are subject to change.

Campus Center

Centennial Campus • A-208 • 502-2522

Fall and Spring Hours Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. When classes are not in session: Monday – Friday.............................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer Hours Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Campus Life

Centennial Campus • A-208 • 502-2522 Downtown Studio Campus • N106b • 502-2538 Rampart Range Campus • S-207 • 502-2577

Campus Life Office Hours Monday & Tuesday.......................................... 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – Friday........................................ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. During breaks when campus is open and classes are NOT in session, Campus Center hours are: Monday – Friday.............................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Computer Labs

Centennial Campus • A-300 • 502-2442 Rampart Range Campus • E-203 • 502-2408

Summer Hours Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday....................................................... 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday.....................................................................Closed Fall Hours Monday – Thursday............................... 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday....................................................... 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday at Centennial..............................................1 – 4 p.m. Sunday at Rampart Range........................................Closed

5 Downtown Studio Campus • N106a • 502-2443 Falcon Campus • POD 601 • 502-2409

Summer Hours Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at Downtown.................................. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at Falcon....................................................Closed Sunday.....................................................................Closed Fall Hours Monday – Thursday.................................... 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday............................................................. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday....................................................... 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday.....................................................................Closed When classes are not in session: Call for availability or visit http:// www.ppcc.edu/student/computer-lab/hours-of-operation

Food Services

Centennial Campus The Meadow • A-211 • 502-4555 Monday – Thursday............................... 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. When classes are not in session: Monday – Friday......................................... 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Rampart Range Campus • W-103 • 502-2042 Monday – Thursday............................... 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday................................................... 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. When classes are not in session: Monday – Friday.................................... 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Gymnasium/Fitness Center Centennial Campus • A-262 • 502-2555

Summer Hours Monday – Thursday.........................................7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday.............................................................7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday...........................................................8 a.m. – Noon Fall Hours Monday – Thursday......................................... 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday............................................................. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday........................................................... 8 a.m. – Noon When classes are not in session: Call for availability

Library

Centennial Campus • A-201 • 502-2400

Summer Hours Monday – Thursday.................................... 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday......................................................... 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Hours Monday – Thursday.................................... 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday.........................................................9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Rampart Range Campus • N-201 • 502-2440

Summer Hours Monday – Thursday.................................... 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday...................................................................CLOSED Summer Hours Monday – Thursday.................................... 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday........................................................ 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday...................................................................CLOSED

Centennial & Rampart Range Campuses When classes are not in session: Monday – Friday.............................................. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday...................................................................CLOSED

Military & Veterans Programs Centennial Campus • A-229 • 502-4100

Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday........................................................... 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fort Carson Education Center Building 1117 • Room 118 • 502-4200 Monday – Thursday......................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday........................................................... 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Peterson Air Force Base Education Center Building 1141 • Room 112 • 502-4300 Monday – Wednesday...................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Shriever Air Force Base Dekok Building Building 210 • Room 314 • 502-4300 By appointment

USAF Academy Education Center Community Center Library • Suite H103 • 502-4300 By appointment

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HELP, I Need More Information

WAIT, There’s More New Stuff I Need to Know

College Calendar

Drop for Non-Payment

http://www.ppcc.edu/calendar/academic-dates/list/

PPCC Catalog

The PPCC Catalog includes general degree and course information as well as details on special services and programs at PPCC. Students should follow their original catalog which has the degree requirements that they need to meet in order to graduate. PPCC no longer prints hard copy catalogs. The current and previous catalogs are online at www.ppcc.edu/catalog-and-schedules.

Class Schedule

The Class Schedule contains dates and times for classes, locations, rooms, and much more. It also includes detailed information on how to register, and drop or add classes. The Class Schedule is updated every term. The Class Schedule is available online at: www.ppcc.edu/catalog-and-schedules.

Tuition & Fees

The current Tuition and Fees are available online at: www.ppcc. edu/prospective-students/tuition-fees/.

Transfer Information

Effective Fall 2011, PPCC will drop students from their classes if certain criteria are not met. As of August 1, 2011, if you have not been awarded Financial Aid, actually paid for your classes, or made payment arrangements (including VA benefits, other third party sponsors, and FACTS deferred payment plan) with the cashier’s office at any campus, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM ALL CLASSES. Please contact 502-2000 for further information about this important change of policy.

New Refund Process/Higher One

All refunds are now handled via Higher One. If you are a current student (over the age of 17), you should have received, or will receive, a debit card from Higher One. Once you receive the debit card, you will need to go to the web address included with the card and activate it. During the activation process, you will be able to choose your refund preference. The preferences are: 1. Electronically deposit refunds into any bank account in the United States. 2. Electronically deposit refunds into the Higher One checking account. 3. Receive a paper check in the mail. If, after receiving the debit card, you do nothing with it Higher One considers your account “Preference Inactive.” What this means is 21 days after Higher One receives the wire transfer from PPCC, a paper check will be created and mailed to you.

Information on transferring is available online at: http://www. ppcc.edu/prospective-students/transferring-from-ppcc/

For more information about the Higher One debit card, please visit the website: http://www.higherone.com/

Financial Aid Handbook

For more information about the Higher One debit card fee schedule, please visit https://www.higheroneaccount.com/info/ outfees.isp.

The Financial Aid Handbook contains details on the many types of financial aid programs available. It explains requirements and how to apply. It is available online at www.ppcc.edu/current-students/ financial-aid/handbooks/.

Veterans Information

Brochures explaining educational benefits for veterans are available from the Veterans Affairs Office, Room A-229.

Traffic & Parking Regulations Brochure

The Traffic and Parking Regulations Brochure explains rules for parking on college property. It includes maps of the college campuses specifying parking areas. The brochure is available from the Department of Public Safety. The information on programs, policies and procedures published in “The Nobody Told Me Book” is crucial to students. If you do not understand this information, please get copies of the publications listed above, or ask a college employee for help. You are responsible for knowing all of this information.

*Information in this book is accurate as of June 2011 and is subject to change without notice.*

FACTS Deferred Payment Plan

This is an automated payment system, which breaks your bill into easy-to-handle payments throughout the course of the semester. Advantages: Easy online enrollment Monthly payment plan Flexible payment options No interest Payment Methods: Automatic bank payment (ACH) Credit/debit card Payments are processed on the fifth of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full. Steps to enroll: Log into the MyPPCC portal Select “Student Finance” tab In the “Tuition/Fees Payment Options” box click on “Promissory Notes (FACTS)” Follow the steps to complete your registration and set up your monthly payments.

How do I Register for My Classes? How to Register Online

Registration is completely online. You can register from the comfort of your own home. Go to the college registration website and log in 1. Go to MY.PPCC.EDU 2. Enter your user ID Use your Student ID (Sxxxxxxxx). 3. Enter your PIN and Click Login 4. The first time you log in, your PIN will be the mmddyy of your birth date. 5. The first time you log in, you will be required to change your PIN from your birth date to ensure security. Keep your PIN safe, available, and confidential. 6. Click on your Student Tab 7. Under Registration Tools, click on Look Up Classes 8. Select Search Term 9. Select appropriate term. Click Submit. Look up classes by subject/days/times/etc 1. Select Subject and click on a Course Subject you are interested in. To select multiple Course Subjects, hold down your Ctrl key and click on as many Course Subjects as desired. 2. Click Class Search and a listing of all courses will appear. NOTE: A number of other options are available for you to search on such as times, days, instructional method, etc., but you must always include SUBJECT in your search. Select classes/register and view schedules 1. Click in the open checkbox in front of the course CRN (Course Registration Number) you desire, scroll to the bottom of the page, click the Register button and the course will be added to your schedule. 2. Current Schedule will appear. Verify that you registered for the correct course. You can continue to add or drop classes by repeating the class search function or 3. You may choose to use the “Add to Worksheet” to develop a full schedule before finalizing and submitting for registration. To use the worksheet you will need to know the CRN for each desired course. 4. Return to menu (at the top left hand corner of the page) to view your detailed schedule, view/pay your bill, and to access your financial aid information. 5. Print a copy of your detailed schedule by using the browser print function on the top toolbar.

How to Change Your Class Schedule

Adding a Class You may add classes using the online registration system or complete a class adjustment form at any registration location at any time during posted registration dates. Dropping a Class You may drop classes using the online registration system or complete a class adjustment form at any registration location. Instructors or other College staff are not responsible for dropping you from your classes. Withdrawing from a Class. A withdrawal is indicated as a “W” on your transcripts and you must still pay for the class. If you do not withdraw by the course deadline, your instructor will assign the grade you have earned. You can withdraw from a class by using

the online registration system or completing a withdrawal form and turning it in to any registration location or withdraw online. Instructors cannot withdraw you from a class. NOTE: If the Web registration system will not allow you access to register for your initial registration, you may not be able to use the web registration for any subsequent adjustments. This would include adding, dropping or withdrawing from classes. Grading Options. You may request to audit a class or select the satisfactory/unsatisfactory option. These options must be selected at the time of registration. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory options require dean approval. Audit courses are not COF eligible. Students who audit a class will be responsible for total tuition without the COF stipend.

Campus Life & Activities Campus Life Office

The Campus Life Office coordinates the Campus Center, Recreation and Sports Programs, Student Activities, Student Clubs and Organizations, Student Leadership Development, Multicultural and Special Events, Health and Wellness Programs, the Graduation Program, and much more. Student groups who wish to plan activities and events can receive assistance here. We’ll book space in the Campus Center at Centennial Campus, other student spaces at Rampart Range Campus and Downtown Studio Campus, or elsewhere for your organization. We are also able to advise you on ideas, details, planning, and implementation of events.

Campus Center, Centennial Campus

The Campus Center offers a wide range of services and programs, and is a place of relaxation and recreation for students. It is your “home away from home,” the community center of the college. The Campus Center is located off the Rotunda in A building of the Centennial Campus and is funded by student activity fees. The Campus Life Offices are located behind the Campus Info Desk. The Campus Info Center, Room A-208, 502-2522 is your source of information regarding student organizations and activities, other events on campus, and the college in general. Services available in the Campus Info Center include student ID’s, special event info, general college info, laminations, faxes, copies, and friendly staff ready to answer your questions. The Grove, A-207, is the “see and be seen” gathering spot on campus. It features Wifi, pool tables, comfortable furniture, plasma big screen TV, art, and more. Check out the recliners for a quick nap between classes. Pull up to the window counter with your laptop and log on. Gather around a large table for a quick bite or study group. Meet students, find friends, and hang out. So what’s up with that name? It’s true, an aspen grove is a lovely place to gather. But it’s more than that. An aspen grove is the largest living interconnected organism in the world. Its defining characteristics are longevity, a hardy nature and interconnectedness. The Grove in the Campus Center is so named, first, because of its location in the Aspen Building, but more so because it reflects the Campus Life mission of building community by focusing on the interconnectedness of the campus community.

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8 The Patio, outdoors off the Grove. This too is a “see and be seen” outdoor gathering spot on campus. It features picnic tables, goofy orange chairs that you can move around to form cluster seating, Wifi, and shade sails. In summer and fine weather during fall and spring, food service fires up the grill and it becomes the best place on campus to find a hot meal deal. Meeting rooms. Rooms are available by advance reservation through the Campus Life Office for meetings and events. The Atrium is available for major events. There is also a small conference room off the Grove which can be booked. To reserve a meeting room, including AV equipment, call Campus Life at 5022522, or stop by the Campus Info Center.

Campus Life, Rampart Range

The Campus Center. Room S-207A, 502-2577. This is your source of information regarding student organizations and activities, and the college in general. Available services include student IDs, locker rentals, laminations, copies, faxes, special event tickets, and more. This is also where you would bring information you would like posted on college bulletin boards and gripper strips. If you need general information or assistance, please stop by and we’ll do our best to help. Lounge Areas. There are three lounge areas for students at the Rampart Range Campus, in addition to a dining area in the Atrium. Both the east and west wing lounge areas have courtesy phones, comfortable seating, Wifi, and vending machines. An additional vending area is located off of the Atrium next to the food service area. A large, quiet study lounge is located next to the Campus Life Offices. Meeting Rooms. Rooms S-205/206 is available by advance reservation through the Campus Life Office for meetings and events. Call 502-2102 for reservations or stop by S-207. Multimedia equipment, an overhead projector, and a sound system are available for use, with advance notice.

Campus Life, Downtown Studio

Campus Center: The Campus Life Office is your source of information regarding student organizations and activities, and the college in general. Available services include student IDs, laminations, copies, faxes, special event tickets, and more. This is also where you would bring information which you would like posted on college bulletin boards and gripper strips. If you need general information or assistance, please stop by and we’ll do our best to help.

Campus Activities

The Office of Student activities is part of the Campus Life department. The office coordinates a wide range of programs for each of the PPCC campuses. Activities include speakers, panel discussions, arts and cultural activities, musical performances, recreational events, picnics, wellness programming, and a variety of multi-cultural events and activities. Find us on Facebook for updated activities and events!

Student Activity Fees

One of the most often asked questions is “What do my student activity fees go for?” Student Government is responsible for allocating their portion of your Student Activity Fees. The Budget Hearing Committee of Student Government meets annually in the spring to hear budget requests from recognized student clubs and organizations and to allocate those monies. Organizations included in this disbursement are Student Government, Student Activities, the Campus Center, recognized clubs who submit a budget request with justification (such as PTK, PBL, MSU, etc.), special projects, and others. For further information you may contact the Campus Life Office at the Centennial Campus in Room A-210 or Student Government in Room A-204. Allocations of student fees are public information. All eligible clubs and organizations are invited to participate in the spring budget allocations process. However, if they missed the cycle and/or are new entities, there is an alternate plan in place. Requests should be submitted to the Director of Campus Life for consideration by Student Government. Student fee monies may not be utilized directly by an academic program or project. Students are directly involved in the allocation process. If you wish to serve the college in this process, please contact the President of Student Government or the Director of Campus Life. The Budget Hearing Committee also allocates fees collected in the Recreation and Sports Fee category. Through the Student Activity Fee, each student receives one digital student ID, access to programs and events sponsored by Student Activities and Student Government, and use of all college facilities. And, yes, faculty and staff DO pay for the parking lot bond at a rate similar to what students have designated in their fees.

Student Commons: There is a student commons area located in the lower level of the north wing, which offers space for study, snacking, student activities, Wifi and a “community center”.

Student Activity Fees are established by the college and approval by the State Board. If students wish to increase their fees for the purpose of a specific project, the increase would be voted on through a student body referendum.

Campus Life, Falcon Campus

Student ID Cards

Lounge Area. There is a lounge area for students at the Falcon Campus. Room 160 provides study tables, comfortable seating, TV, a computer, and vending machines.

Every PPCC student needs a photo Student Identification Card. A properly validated Student ID enables you to use the Library, the computer lab, or other services. It also entitles you to free or reduced admission to student events, dances, and other activities. Obtain a Student ID your first semester at PPCC in the Campus Center at Centennial Campus, Room A-208; Downtown Studio Campus, Room N106b; Rampart Range Campus, Room S-207 and at the Falcon Enrollment, Room 100. This ID is good for your

9 entire student career at Pikes Peak Community College. If your ID is lost, stolen or mutilated you may obtain a replacement ID for $10. Proof of identification is required for all new and replacement IDs. (i.e. driver’s license, photo ID, military ID, etc.).

Other Photo ID’s

The Campus Life Office will also produce special ID’s for nursing practicum students, Fitness Center members, etc. upon special arrangement. Cost is $5 per ID, per semester.

Parking Hang Tags

Hang tags are for the parking garage at the Downtown Studio Campus ONLY and are available at all Campus Life offices. Parking garage stubs will still need to be validated. Students parking without the hang tag will be charged $3 an hour. Hang tags are for students attending classes at the Downtown Studio only. A current class schedule will need to be presented when you pick up your hang tag. Students attending the Downtown Studio who require Handicap accommodations may park in the Handicap spaces of the Employee Parking area on both the east and west sides. However, if those spaces are taken, those students MAY NOT park in the other employee spaces and will be subject to a $50 fine.

The Food Pantry

In the fall of 2007, a food pantry was opened at the Centennial Campus for all currently registered PPCC students in need. In the spring of 2009, a second food pantry was opened at the Downtown Studio Campus. The Centennial Campus Pantry is open on:

Athletics

PPCC has three independent athletic teams: Coed Karate, Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Our teams compete in local, state, regional, and even national events. Tryouts are held at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. Teams are not active during the summer. A sports team bulletin board is located at the Centennial Campus, Room A-262 – find out the latest team news and events here. Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester hours and hold a 2.0 GPA to qualify.

Sport Clubs

PPCC students have the opportunity to participate and develop leadership skills through a variety of sports clubs. Clubs are student initiated and student organized; therefore the activity level of clubs will vary due to the current student interest. Clubs must have a faculty or staff advisor, officers, and interested members to become active and receive funding. PPCC Sports Clubs have traveled to state, regional and even national competitions. Enjoy a sport? Form a club!

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is a state-of-the art, cardiovascular/weight training facility located on the Centennial Campus in Room A-262. The facility has computerized bicycles, rowers, treadmills, an elliptical trainer, Paramount Super Circuit, and strength training equipment. The Fitness Center is open six days a week: Monday through Thursday............................7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday...........................................................7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday........................................................ 8 a.m. to Noon

Tuesdays and Fridays..........................8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Downtown Studio Campus Pantry is open on: Mondays and Thursdays.....................8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Just bring your student ID. Students are allowed to take six food items and one toiletry per visit. Baby food and diapers are also available. The Pantry is located on the Centennial Campus in The Grove, Room A-207, and at the Downtown Studio in the Campus Life office in Room N-106b. The Pantry is always taking donations. For more information call 502-2522.

Recreation & Sports Programs

The Recreation and Sports Programming Office organizes PPCC’s athletic programs, club Gymnasium, Room A-262. It offers tournaments and leagues, special events, outdoor recreation opportunities, and incentive programs. For more information about the following activities and equipment availability, call 5022555. • Equipment check-out: basketballs, tennis racquets, soccer balls • Camping equipment rental: sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, snow shoes • Sports equipment rental: horseshoes and volleyball sets • Book and map check out: trail guides, maps, and other outdoor resources • Use of the track Current PPCC students may participate in any Recreation/Sports event or activity, regardless of the campus location at which it is offered.

Summer hours are subject to change. To use the Fitness Center, you must sign up for the Wellness Program or register for one of the PED classes that use the Fitness Center. WELLNESS PROGRAM – Faculty and Staff are free. Students at PPCC are eligible for a charge. Program options are: • • • •

One month memberships are available Unlimited workouts Computerized fitness analysis Free towels and locker rental

Additionally, the following classes use the Fitness Center as part of their program: PED 110, 111, 210, 211 – Fitness Center Activity PED 113 – Fitness Concepts PED 115 – Body Sculpting & Toning PED 116 – Weight Training PED 121 – Step Aerobics PED 143 – Tai Chi PED 145 – Pilates PED 146 – Martial Arts PED 147 – Yoga Check us out on the Web! http://www.ppcc.edu/StudentServices /StudentLife/#Fitness

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PPCC Mascot & College Colors

Establishing New Clubs

Arnie the Aardvark is available to make an appearance at your Club or Organization event. Arnie the Aardvark costume may also be utilized by our Faculty and Staff. If you are interested in meeting with Arnie or would like more information please contact PPCC Student Government at sg@ppcc.edu or call us directly at 502-4140.

Student Government: Your Voice

Fine Arts Center

Student Government allocates your activity fees to programs that directly benefit students. These funds are allocated to qualifying college clubs and organizations, Student Activities, the Campus Center, and other student-centered programs.

• Free admittance during museum hours • Check-out privileges at the library • Museum Shop discounts

Student Government is composed of twelve senators and five officers: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and SSAC representative. Elections for senate seats are held in the fall semester. The twelve senators represent Centennial Campus (1), Rampart Range Campus (1), Falcon Campus (1), Downtown Studio Campus (1), Distance Education Students (1) and (8) at-large or general representatives. The president, vice president and the SSAC representative are elected in the spring semester. The secretary and treasurer are appointed.

The Aardvark is the PPCC Mascot, which made its first appearance in the Fall of 1969 when Pikes Peak Community College (then called El Paso Community College) held classes for the first time. Students selected the gentle and intelligent earth pig (also known as the aardvark) as their mascot. Rumor has it the students chose the first animal listed in the dictionary. The Official College Colors are black and red.

PPCC is a member of the Fine Arts Center, located at 30 W. Dale. With your student ID you are eligible for the following benefits:

This is a hot deal! Add some art to your life! For program info call 475-2444 or click on the website, www.csfineartscenter.org.

Student Journal

Parley, the student academic journal of Pikes Peak Community College, is published annually. It accepts academic essay submissions through the fall academic term. Interested students may also contribute by participating in the editorial production process. Parley is available free to the college community as long as supplies last. You may pick up your copy of the 2011 Journal in the Library at the Centennial and Rampart Range Campuses, or the Downtown Studio Campus. Interested essay contributors should contact Robin Schofield, Centennial Campus, F-200, robin.schofield@ppcc.edu.

Clubs & Organizations

Students with similar interests have formed more than 20 clubs and organizations to meet the activity needs of the student population. The Director of Campus Life assists student organizations in following administrative procedures, planning activities, and securing meeting facilities. For assistance call 502-2522 or stop by Room A-208 in the Campus Center at the Centennial Campus.

On the Web

Clubs and organizations are welcome to create web pages to be submitted to the official college web page, www.ppcc.edu. Please submit requests and content drafts to the Director of Campus Life.

Want to form a new club? Contact the Campus Life Office staff, who will assist and advise you on how to form new college organizations. Call 502-2522, or go to the Campus Center at the Centennial Campus, Room A-208, for assistance. There is an established process that must be followed before your group can be recognized.

Student Government is your organization. The senate and executive officers present your opinions, needs and concerns to such groups as the college Leadership Team, the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC) of the State Board for Community College and Occupational Education, and many campus-wide committees.

To be eligible to run for senate, you must be enrolled in and successfully complete at least six semester hours at campus you are representing and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Officers must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. You must be enrolled at PPCC a minimum of one semester prior to seeking one of these executive positions in Student Government. While each PPCC student cannot serve as an elected member of Student Government, many opportunities exist for participation in various task forces and committees. Stop by the Student Government Offices and volunteer. Student Government needs you! You are urged to become familiar with the Student Government constitution and to become involved with your Student Government. Regular meetings are held each week and are open to the public. Meeting times are posted in the Student Government Office, Room A-204 at Centennial Campus, (or call 502-4141), or at the Student Government Office, Room S-207D, at Rampart Range Campus, (or call 502-2098).

Student Government Offices

Student Government offices are housed in the Student Center on the Centennial Campus, Room, A-204; Rampart Range Campus, Room S-207D; and at Downtown Studio Campus, Room N-106B. Student Government members may be reached by calling 5022104, 2105, or 4141 at the Centennial Campus, 502-2098 at the Rampart Range Campus and the Downtown Campus 502-2103, you are urged to stop by and chat with your Student Government representatives. Office hours vary depending on the class schedules of the representatives.

11 Student Government meetings are held weekly during fall and spring semesters, and as needed during the summer semester. These meetings are open to all students. For times, dates, and locations stop by the Campus Center, Room A-210 or the Campus Life Office at Centennial Campus, A-210, Rampart Range Campus, Room S-207, or Downtown Studio Campus, Room N-106B.

The following is a list of currently (as of publication date) recognized clubs and organizations. Questions concerning individual clubs may be addressed to the club sponsor listed, or to the Campus Life Office staff. Club sponsors are subject to change. The Campus Life Office maintains an up-to-date list of clubs and organizations and their advisors. Please note that this list may not be complete as clubs are continually organizing and being recognized. Student Clubs and Organizations are waiting for your energies to get them started. If you do not see your special interest area represented in this list, and if there are other students of the same interest on campus, please see the Director of Campus Life for assistance in getting a club or organization started.

Campus Club/Organization 36 Hundred

Mike Parcha

Active Minds

Melanie Lindsay-Brisbin

Anthropology Club TBA

Art Club

Ann McKean Martin Conrad

Asian Culture Club Rieko McAdams

Ask an Atheist

Bruce McCluggage

Christian Challenge Club Michael Parcha

Communications Club TBA

Culinary Arts

Michael Paradiso

Dance Appreciation TBA

Room

R-12

502-3274

W-119

Geology Club Japanese Language Club Rieko McAdams

Karate Club

Bret Dawson

Latino Student Union Stephanie Long

C-25

502-4689

C-206

TBA

Dr. Richard Trussell

Literary Club

Mary Baker

Masquers

Ginger Anderson Sharon Hogg

Military Support Social

Nichole Pitchett-Hillard

Multicultural Student Union TBA

C-16

502-3128

A-153

R-12

502-3274

W-119j

C-13

502-3323

F-342

C-12

502-3067

F-210

C-25

502-2555

A-262

C-22

502-2142

A-324

Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA)

Media Club

Eddie Hughes

C-16

502-3147

F-217

DT-37 502-3120

S-200

C-16

502-3145

F-324

C-12

502-3435

F-243

C-16

502-3128

A-153

C-43

502- 3366

A-117

C-13

502-2265

A-118

Multimedia Graphic Design Art Club

C-12 502-3026

A-115

Rob Olsen

Outdoor Club D-37 D-37

502-3311 502-3436

C-12

502-3067

F-210

C-16

502-3493

F-227

N-104b A-350b

Ruth-Ann Larish

C-16

502-3140

F-305

C-13

502-3318

F-334

PPCC Association of American Medical Technologies (PPCC AAMT) Vicki Bond

C-13

502-3324

A-353

R-13

502-3353

E-213

C-17

502-3187

F-319

C-7

502-3249

A-201

C-16

502-3493

F-227

C-3

502-2770

A-111

C-25

502-2028

A-262

C-13

502-3443

F-300

PPCCANS-Nurses Organization

DT-37 502-3122

Eileen Dietsch

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) S-228

Melissa Allen

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) R-12

502-3274

TBA

C-34

502-3192

TBA

W-119j

Carole Olds

Philosophy Club TBA

Bruce McCluggage

Queer-Straight Alliance B-205

Jami Everett

Recreation & Sports Clubs

Entertaining Entrepreneurs Club A.J. Mathews

Mike Parcha

Math Club

Phone

Associated Students of Interior Design (ASID) Tara Gray

Fishers of Men

Michael Stansberry

Box

American Sign Language Club Jeannie Hazel-DeStefano

Sharon Hogg

Mark Izold

Club Listing

Advisor

Film Club

C-16

TBA

Kristi Johnson

S.C.A.T. 502-3424

A-158

Kris Gates

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12 Social Work Club TBA

Sliding Aardvarks Ski Club Frank Kuehn

Student Activities Jennifer Meier

Student Center Dawn Souza

Student Government Dawn Souza

Student Veterans of America Frank Kuehn

TBA

C-20

502-3267

F-235

C-25

502-2091

A-208

C-25

502-2183

A-208

C-25

502-2183

A-204

C-20

502-3267

F-235

TRES Amigos: Spanish Language Club March Sustarsic Majel Campbelle

Video Game Club Kevin Johnson

TBA

R-12 C-12

502-3108 502-3065

W119y S-224b

C-11

502-2022

A-324

Bingo/Raffle Information

Student organizations may not sponsor raffles, as PPCC does not hold a state required bingo/raffle license.

Publicity & Printing

Student organizations which have budgets approved by Student Government may order printed items from the Copy Center at the same rate the college pays for printing. Fliers, tickets, announcements, or other items must be submitted with a printing requisition, which can be obtained in the Centennial Campus, Campus Life Office.

The Potty Mouth

This Campus Life publication promotes student and all college events on a weekly basis and can be found in any PPCC restroom. Only The Potty Mouth may be posted in the restrooms. All other materials will be promptly removed. Submit event info to Campus Life, 502-2097, or email beth.turner@ppcc.edu by noon the Wednesday before publication. TPM is published and posted on Fridays.

Fund-raising

Student clubs and organizations supplement their budgets by fund-raising activities. However, there are strict college fiscal policies which must be followed relative to taxable income and depositing monies. Please check with the Campus Life Office or the Financial Services Office for specifics.

Sponsoring Activities

Clubs and organizations which are sponsoring on or off-campus activities and events must submit a “Sponsor an Activity” form to the Campus Life Office for approval. The Campus Life Director is available to advise clubs on details of event planning.

Club Catering & Buying Stuff

If a student organization is planning an event involving catering, you may want to use the college food service caterer, Sodexo. If Sodexo cannot meet your needs or if their bid is too high, you may go with a lower bidder / outside caterer. You may NOT provide food for a public function unless it is prepared by a licensed caterer. For additional information about the food service contract, please contact Lorelle Davies in Auxiliary Services at 502-2447.

Bulletin Board Approval

Several bulletin boards are available on each campus for student use. Material must be approved and posted by the Campus Life Office at each campus. Any materials not approved will be removed. The bulletin board on the first floor in the Aspen Building on the Centennial Campus is dedicated to Student Government and recognized clubs and organizations use only. Items must be stamped by Campus Life and posted in designated locations.

Distributing Printed Materials on Campus

Distribution of printed materials and publications on campus is normally limited to college departments and student organizations. Placing materials and information on vehicle windshields is strictly forbidden. If you want to publicize a service, event, or activity, you must use the bulletin boards or posting strips provided. Use of these posting strips must also be approved by Campus Life or materials will be removed. Any materials placed incorrectly on campus will be removed.

Easels & Boards

Campus Life activities, club events, and other college activities may be posted on easels and sandwich signs in designated high traffic areas on all three campuses. Signs may be posted no more than three school days prior to the event. An ongoing event may be posted/promoted for one week at a time, and then removed. We want you to be able to get the word out about your events yet not create traffic hazards in the hallways. Therefore please remove your easels and sandwich signs immediately after your event is over. For more information and availability of signs, please contact the Campus Life Office on each respective campus. Big orange outdoor sandwich signs may also be posted to direct traffic to parking or entrances for best access to an event. These may go up the morning of the event day and must be removed immediately following the event. For sandwich sign availability, please contact the Campus Director’s Office at 502-3001.

Services for Students Educational Opportunity Center Southern Colorado

The Educational Opportunity Center Southern Colorado (EOCSC) provides information about the many educational opportunities available to adults. The Center assists low-income and first generation students who wish to explore various types of educational career opportunities. The EOCSC provides information about Scholarships, GED, Loan Default Rehabilitation, and post-secondary education. The staff will help with admissions, financial aid, income tax preparation and any other forms you need to complete to get into school. EOCSC is located at the Centennial Campus, Room A-106, and Downtown Studio Campus, Room S-126. For more information about EOCSC, call 502-3028.

Enrollment Services Center Centennial Campus • A-107 • 502-3000 Downtown Studio Campus • S-100 • 502-3000 Rampart Range Campus • S-102 • 502-3000

Enrollment Services processes new student and re-admit student applications, determines initial tuition classification, and performs related functions in compliance with certain state and federal laws, assist students with registration and Financial Aid questions and problems. Staff is available in the Enrollment Services Center to help you with the following: • • • • • •

general program information referral to campus resources completing admission applications completing financial aid applications assistance in using online services assistance with records and related functions

Residency Deadline Summer 2011: May 13, 2011 Fall 2011: August 5, 2011 Spring 2012: January 4, 2012 The Enrollment Services Center includes the offices of Admissions, Records, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, and performs a variety of important functions for both new and continuing students. You may perform most of these functions over the internet at www.ppcc.edu, or you may visit one of the Enrollment Services offices at any campus in person at one of the above locations, or by using one of our kiosk machines located at each campus on any day or evening the campuses are open to students. You will need to be sure you have your student personal identification number and password before making any changes to your records and schedule. If you are having trouble registering for classes, we have established a special help line for students. Please dial 502-HELP and we can assist you in navigating the internet registration system.

Changes to your records You can make changes to your records, such as address, name or PIN changes. Also, certain appeals and status changes start at this office. Contact Enrollment Services for further information. Official transcripts of your PPCC records You may order transcripts of your PPCC academic records at any of the above locations or mail a signed request to the Centennial Campus Records Office. In most cases, you may pick up your official transcript in 24 hours or have it mailed within three business days. Unofficial transcripts are available through the PPCC website, Official Transcripts can be ordered on line. Please allow additional time for transcripts containing coursework prior to 1997.

Records Office

Centennial Campus • A-106 • 502-3000 Downtown Studio Campus • S-100 • 502-3000 Rampart Range Campus • S-102 • 502-3000 Your student academic records are maintained in the Records Office. This office can assist you in performing various functions relating to your records, such as: Transfer credit: You may have an official transcript of your completed work at another college or university sent to the Records Office for evaluation. We review your transcript for possible transfer credit, based on the general guidelines contained in the PPCC Catalog. Any awarded transfer credit is posted on your PPCC academic record. Graduation/Program Completion: To be awarded your degree or certificate upon completion of your program, you must submit an application through the Records Office. Consult your advisor and apply early to give us time to review your record and ensure you have met all requirements. Other things you can do in Records:

Tuition Classification COF, College Opportunity Fund HB 1023 Lawful Presence in US Transcripts Enrollment Verifications Tuition Appeals

Please note there are deadlines for many of the above functions to be completed. These may be found in the semester class schedule.

Financial Aid

Centennial Campus • A-107 • 502-3000 Downtown Studio Campus • S-100 • 502-3000 Rampart Range Campus • S-102 • 502-3000 All students who plan to enroll for classes at PPCC are encouraged to apply for financial aid. The Enrollment Services Center Staff can provide you with details on programs available, application process and deadlines. There are a variety of financial aid plans available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and on-campus employment. While most financial aid is based on need, some scholarships are based on talent or achievement. A general rule of thumb in applying for financial aid is “apply early!” Your completed application for financial aid should be submitted no later than two months before the semester in which you want the assistance to begin.

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14 For students that will want financial aid consideration for summer term, a Summer Intent Form will be available in the Enrollment Services Office on March 1. State and Federal funding will be determined by the processing date of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); if the student’s file is complete; availability of funds; and the date the Summer Intent Form is submitted to the Enrollment Services Office. Financial Aid is awarded on a first-come, first served basis. From now on, you will only be contacted via your college assigned email regarding your financial aid. It will be critical for you to successfully complete the financial aid process. Please do not ignore your PPCC email account as this could be a costly mistake. Since this is a secure email account in your name, it is the address we use to ask for missing information for your records, award letters and to remind you of upcoming deadlines and re-application dates, etc. Please take the proper steps to ensure Financial_Aid@ppcc.edu notices will not end up in your spam or junk mailbox. You may access your email via the myPPCC portal by going to www.ppcc.edu and clicking the myPPCC link.

Bookstore Purchases on Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office makes every attempt to assist the students at PPCC and not create barriers that might not help them be successful. Most students once awarded will go to the Bookstore and there will be an account created for them. There are times when the student may need to get a late authorization form to have their books charged toward their financial aid. Students are awarded daily during the time bookstore sales are being charged toward financial aid to reduce this. The complete bookstore purchasing policy using financial aid can be found at www.ppcc.edu/current-students/financial-aid/handbooks/.

Military Programs & Veterans Affairs Centennial Campus • A-229 • 502-2060

If you are using the student email system for the first time you must activate your email account by going to http://www.ppcc. edu/ssb/ (if you do not remember having activated you account previously, you can still follow the activation procedure located at: http://www.ppcc.edu/student/email/). If your account has already been activated you can login at: http://login.live.com/. In case of problems you can contact the help desk by telephone at: (888) 800-9198 or online at http://www.ppcc.edu/help/.

The Office of Veterans Affairs is approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. Our degree and certificate programs are approved for payment of educational benefits to those veterans and dependents that are determined eligible by the Veterans Administration. Department of Military and Veterans Programs at Centennial Campus has staff that can provide assistance with the necessary VA forms to apply for payment of benefits. For additional information, please contact va@ppcc.edu.

All financial aid forms for financial aid are available on our website at www.ppcc.edu for your convenience and may be faxed to the college, scanned and returned via email or returned at any of our four Enrollment Services Center locations.

Testing Centers

Many students choose to forward their email that they receive to their private email (gmail, hotmail, etc). The instructions are also included in the above website. We can accept email from students from their private email; however we cannot respond, therefore you will still need to be able to reference your college assigned email to correspond with us.

College Opportunity Fund (COF)

Colorado has changed the way it funds Higher Education. To qualify for in-state tuition, you must sign up for the College Opportunity Fund. Admission is open to anyone 17 or older. You only need to register once. Go to www.collegeincolorado.org, and you can sign up in minutes. If you don’t have a computer the Enrollment Services Center on each campus has computers set up for your convenience. IMPORTANT: If you don’t have a Colorado driver’s license or a Colorado ID you may not qualify. If you have any questions, call 502-2000.

Centennial Campus • A-117 • 502-3370 Downtown Studio Campus • S-102 • 502-3390 Rampart Range Campus • S-101 • 502-3380 PPCC provides Placement (ACCUPLACER) testing. All new degree seeking students are required to participate in the assessment process. This consists of entry-level placement tests in English, reading, and math. The results have no effect on your acceptance as a student at Pikes Peak Community College, but help to determine at what course level you may begin. Students with appropriate previous college coursework or satisfactory ACT or SAT scores may not need to take some portions of the test. Also available: GED (General Education Development) Test: to receive a High School Equivalency Diploma CLEP (College-Level Exam Program) and DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Exams: to receive college credit for courses/ knowledge you already have. Students may take the placement test on a walk in basis and may schedule other tests through the Testing Center, at any PPCC Campus.

New Student Orientation Program

New Student Orientation is MANDATORY for first time college students seeking an AA or AS degree. This includes students who attended either PSEO or AVP college classes. Orientation provides an introduction to Enrollment Services, 60+60 Transfer credits, Campus Life, Career Services, Financial Aid and other useful college information. We invite all first term students to attend an orientation. After Orientation, get more information by speaking to your Advisor or by visiting Enrollment Services. Due to limited seating, please call Enrollment Services at 502-3000 to reserve your seat. Remember, first time college students seeking an AA or AS degree must attend orientation prior to registration. You may also complete the orientation requirement online at www. ppcc.edu/orientation. Be sure to sign in using your PPCC Student Identification Number. Check current class schedule for available dates, they are also available online at www.ppcc.edu/orientation

Child Development Centers

The Child Development Centers located at the Centennial Campus and the Rampart Range Campus offer comprehensive educational child care services for children age six weeks to five years in Infant, Toddler and Preschool programs. Children participate in art activities, science, math, music, creative play, language arts, and outdoor play. The Child Development Centers are licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services and in self study for reaccreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The centers are staffed by certified early childhood teachers who are assisted by student staff teacher aides and serve as a practicum site for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program and the Area Vocational Program. Children of PPCC students, staff, faculty and the community are eligible to enroll. The hours of operation are: Monday through Friday....................... 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Centers are open when college classes are in session. Advance registration is required for all programs. Some classrooms may have a waiting list. For more information call the Centennial Campus at 502-2323 or Rampart Range Campus at 502-2424. Both facilities have a Parent Resource Room where family community resources and parenting materials are available to all students. Workshops, meetings and support services for parents and families are offered.

Student Crisis Counseling Office

If you or someone you know is in danger of harming themselves or someone else, IMMEDIATELY call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you are on a PPCC campus call Public Safety at 502-2911. In the Student Crisis Counseling Office, PPCC has licensed, confidential counselors that will meet with you, listen and help figure out options to address your individual problems and challenges. Then we provide referrals to on campus and community resources to help you handle what life sends your way. In the Student Crisis Counseling Office we do not provide traditional, on-going counseling or therapy, but we will work with you confidentially to find the support and assistance you need. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Suicidal Thoughts, Plans, or Actions Parenting Feeling Overwhelmed Anger Anxiety and Nervousness Family Problems Out of Control Behaviors Feeling Sad or Depressed Grief and Loss Just Needing to Talk Potential Harm to Others Lack of Motivation Excessive Alcohol and Drug Use Violence of Abuse

Call 502-4782 to set-up an appointment and speak with a counselor. We are ready for your call. For online information on mental health issues and emotional concerns, access www.ulifeline.org/schools/ppcc. Ulifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center for college students – when in doubt click!

Ombudsman

A Student Ombudsman is available at the Centennial Campus in Room A-324. The Ombudsman can help students determine the best options for resolving problems or complaints related to PPCC and can provide referrals to community agencies for services not provided on campus. For additional information, call 502-2012 or email ombudsman@ppcc.edu.

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Student Support Services

Student Support Services, located at the Centennial Campus, Room A-121, is a federally funded TRiO grant program established at Pikes Peak Community College for the purpose of assisting students in achieving their educational goals. TRiO grant programs provide support to first-generation, low-income, and disabled students to overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. For more information, call 502-3222. Eligibility To be eligible to participate in Student Support Services, individuals must meet the following federal requirements: • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at PPCC • Have a need for academic support in order to successfully complete a PPCC degree program, and transfer to a four-year university • Be a low-income individual or • Be a first-generation student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree) or • Be an individual with disabilities • Be Motivated Available Services Student Support Services offers the following services to program participants: • Individual tutoring for students who need assistance in academic classes • Confidential academic pre-advising • Academic planning and program major exploration • Academic monitoring and tracking of program participants • Workshops • College visitations • Peer mentoring for new PPCC students • Referral services • Assistance in obtaining financial aid and scholarships

Accessibility

PPCC welcomes and encourages people with disabilities to become students at the college. Centennial Campus has specially metered parking areas in Lot A, directly in front of the Aspen building, for cars with handicap plates or tags. Free handicapped parking is available at the following locations: in Lot A to the west of the metered parking, on the west end of Lot B, and on the south side Service Drive behind the Breckenridge building. Rampart Range Campus and the Downtown Studio Campuses also have available parking for vehicles with disabled plates or tags. Buildings, classrooms, restrooms, etc. are wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language interpreters are available by calling (V/TTY) 502-3333. The Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support (OASIS: student disability services) is located on the Centennial Campus, Room A-115, Rampart Campus, Room S-101, at the Downtown Studio Campus Room S-126 and at the Falcon campus, Room 106. You may also schedule an appointment by calling 502-3333 or stopping by Room A-115 on the Centennial Campus. Students attending the Downtown Studio who require Handicap accommodations may park in the Handicap spaces of the Employee Parking area on both the east and west sides. However, if those spaces are taken, those students MAY NOT park in the other employee spaces and will be subject to a $50 fine.

Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support (OASIS:

Student Disability Services) Centennial Campus • A-115 • 502-3333 Rampart Range Campus • S-101 Downtown Studio Campus • S-126 Falcon Campus • FN106

The Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support (OASIS) welcomes students with disabilities, and strives to create an accessible environment where individuals are viewed on the basis of ability, not disability. If a student has a disability, or temporary disability and can benefit from instruction in the mainstream college environment, OASIS can help. OASIS provides assistance for students with learning disabilities. Support services that encourage success include identification of strengths and weaknesses; promotion of self-advocacy; instruction in learning strategies, basic skills, and study skills; help with course selection; and implementation of appropriate accommodations. Centrally coordinated services and accommodations are available to all qualified students with disabilities and are individually tailored to specific needs. Reasonable accommodations are those changes that will minimize or eliminate the impact of a disability and allow equal access.

Computer Access Center

Assistive Technology courses are taught in the computer Access Center Lab located on the Centennial Campus in Room A-309. The Computer Access Center provides computer-assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition, and other input/output modifications in classrooms and/or computer labs for academic accommodations. The Center is located on the Centennial Campus in Room A-115.

The Women’s Forum

The Women’s Forum is designed to support returning student women. The Women’s Forum is Second life; this virtual meeting place addresses many of the needs of PPCC women. Women can attend meetings and network virtually anywhere they have intranet access. This is a wonderful venue for the hearing, seeing, and walking impaired. If you are interested please call 502-4044, or email PPCCWomen’sforum@ppcc.edu.

The Multicultural Retention Program

The Multicultural Retention office provides advocacy for students of diverse cultural backgrounds. This office strives to connect students with opportunities to enhance their educational goals and personal success. Some of the opportunities available include academic coaching and mentoring, referrals to campus and community resources, and events that support multicultural students in their efforts to persist in and graduate from college.

Learning Assistance Centers Centennial Campus • A-212 • 502-3444

The Learning Assistance Centers offer FREE Tutoring and other services to assist you in achieving your educational goals and helping you reach your fullest academic potential at PPCC. Tutoring is available at all four campuses. Please see our tutoring and workshop schedules for the most updated information. Contact the Learning Assistance Centers for more information or check us out online at www.ppcc.edu/LAC. Please contact us via email lac@ppcc.edu or call 502-3444 or fax 502-3445. We offer: • • • • • • • •

Tutoring (Group, Additional and Online) Learning Clusters Supplemental Instruction (SI) Sessions A place to focus and study with peers Study skills and organizational assistance Placement test workshops College success workshops Finals preparation workshops

Students seeking tutoring services must: • Follow the course sequence outlined by their academic advisor (tutoring does not take the place of pre-requisites). • Be enrolled in the class for which tutoring is requested • Attend class, participate, and make reasonable academic progress • Utilize college resources (i.e. Math Lab and/or Writing Center) • Additional tutoring is limited to two subjects per semester. Additional tutoring is also limited to two completed semesters for the same course. • FREE tutoring and academic success services are available to all PPCC students. Tutoring sessions are based upon available resources; referrals for tutoring do not guarantee tutoring assignments.

Basic Skills Opportunities

Through the Division of Mathematics and Language, you may register for courses in college-preparatory English, mathematics, reading, and study skills to assist you in future successful performance in other PPCC coursework.

Math Labs

Centennial Campus • A-316 • 502-3250 Rampart Range Campus • N-204 • 502-3260 Downtown Studio Campus • S-212 • 502-3270 Falcon Campus • P-602 • 502-3850 The Math Labs are staffed by math faculty and offer free walkin one-on-one instruction to assist students with their math questions. Additionally, the Math Labs provide self-help materials, computer-assisted instruction, and some basic skills topics on DVD. Math Labs are generally open the first week of the semester through the final exam week. Please contact the Math Lab for details. Lab hours and instructor schedules are posted at each campus.

Writing Centers

Centennial Campus • A-312 • 502-3510 Rampart Range Campus • N-202 • 502-3520 Downtown Studio Campus • S-212 • 502-3530 Falcon Campus • POD-602 • 502-3840 The PPCC Writing Center, staffed by faculty and student tutors offers one-on-one and small group assistance for ESL, reading, and writing assignments/projects. Our tutors are trained to facilitate comprehension and communication in all disciplines. Our tutors may assist with critical reading, topic focus, content development, organization, documentation, research strategies and self-editing. While we do not copy-edit student papers, we strive to help students learn to effectively proofread their own work. We operate at all campuses and online beginning the first week and running through the last day of classes every semester. See our homepage at: www.ppcc.edu/current-students/specialassistance-programs/writing-center.

Career Planning & Advising Center Centennial Campus • A-119 • 502-3232 Rampart Range Campus • S-101 Downtown Studio Campus • S-102 Falcon Campus • FN100

The Career Planning and Advising Center, offers comprehensive services designed to help students make career decisions and education plans, choose appropriate classes, and assist with job search. Please email Career@ppcc.edu or Advising@ppcc.edu for more information and scheduled times.

Career Planning When it comes to a career, how do you get THERE from HERE? You need a map! Services are available to help students create their personal career maps to reach their educational and career goals. Services include: • Career counseling to help with decision-making, goal setting, and choosing a college major • DISCOVER Career Guidance and Information System, a comprehensive planning tool which includes career assessments to show how personal characteristics relate to career and education options • Information about PPCC programs and occupations

Advising Advising is required for all new students in a degree or certificate program. Continuing students should plan to meet with their assigned Faculty Advisor each semester before registering for the next semester’s classes. Services include: • Reviewing students’ PPCC program and placement test scores • Help in choosing and registering for classes for the first semester • Assigning a Faculty Advisor for guidance in future semesters • Help in adding or dropping classes • Assisting with changing a major or reassigning a faculty advisor • Advising on classes when Faculty Advisor is not available

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18 Employment Services Services are available to assist students while attending school or upon graduation:

• Planning a job search • Assistance developing skills in: Resume/Cover letter writing, interviewing, and networking • Career Connection Online employment services system (https:// ppcc-csm.symplicity.com/) (available to current PPCC students and graduates)

Transfer Programs

Students in the AA and AS program follow the guidelines established for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program. Completion of the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program and an AA or AS degree with a grade of C or better in each class qualifies the student to transfer under this policy in liberal arts and sciences to public four-year colleges and universities in Colorado. Some programs have specific course requirements. Additionally PPCC participates in state-wide articulation agreements in Business, Elementary Education, and Engineering and has special transfer agreements with many private colleges and universities. Visit http.www.ppcc.edu/prospective students/ transferring-from-ppcc/

Visitation Program (Four-year Colleges and Universities)

The Visitation Program is designed to help Pikes Peak Community College graduates make a smooth transition to a four-year college or university. For a schedule of visits by four-year colleges and universities or for more information contact Glenda Carne at 5023237 at the Downtown Studio Campus in Room S-120.

Outcomes Assessment

To answer the question, “How do we know they know?” Pikes Peak Community College has made a commitment to assess student learning. Student learning outcomes assessment is a natural, ongoing component of the instructional process at Pikes Peak Community College and is linked to the missions, purpose, and strategic plan. Assessment at PPCC seeks to define and measure student academic achievement, providing quantitative and qualitative data which are then used to improve curricula, instruction, and the overall college experience. All divisions and programs of the college are involved in the process of measuring desired student outcomes. Watch for ways you as a student can actively be involved in student assessment. Call 502-4045 for more information.

Academic Information Educational Services Instructional Divisions Division of Mathematics & Language

Carol Jonas-Morrison, Dean Centennial Campus • F-200 • 502-3600 Rampart Range Campus • W-119 • 502-3600

Disciplines in Math & Languages • Academic Achievement • English • English Second Language • Journalism • Literature • Mathematics • Reading

Division of Health, Environmental, Natural & Physical Sciences

Mary-Ann Wermers, Dean Centennial Campus • F-300 • 502-3400 Rampart Range Campus • W-209 • 502-3400

Disciplines in Health, Environmental, Natural & Physical Sciences • Adventure Guide • Ag Crops & Soils • Animal Science • Astronomy • Aviation Technology • Biology • Chemistry • Dental Assisting • Emergency Medical Services • Environmental Science • Equine Management • Equine Training • Farrier Science • Geography • Geology • Geography Info Systems • Health Information Technology • Health Professional • Horse Training Management • Health & Wellness • Meteorology • Medical Office Technology • Natural Resources • Nursing Assistant • Nursing • Outdoor Studies • Physical Education • Physical Ed & Recreation • Pharmacy Tech • Physics • Radiologic Technology • Science • Water Quality Management • Zoo Keeping

Division of Business/Social & Behavioral Sciences

Cindy Buckley, Dean Centennial Campus • F-300 • 502-3300 Rampart Range Campus • E-213 • 502-3300

Disciplines in Business/Social & Behavioral Sciences • Accounting • Anthropology • Business Technology • Business • Computer Info System • Computer & Networking Tech • Criminal Justice • Computer Science • Culinary Arts • Computer Web Based • Early Childhood Education • Economics • Education • Emergency Management & Planning • Ethnic Studies • Finance • Fire Science Technology • Fire Science Wildland • Hospitality • Law Enforcement Academy • Library Technician • Management • Marketing • Mediation • Paralegal • Political Science • Police Academy • Public Security Management • Psychology • Real Estate • Sociology • Social Work

Division of Communications, Humanities, & Technical Studies

Taffy Mulliken, Dean Centennial Campus • F-300 • 502-3200 Rampart Range Campus • W-119 • 502-3200

Disciplines in Communications, Humanities, & Technical Studies • Auto Collision Technology • Architectural Engineer & Construction Management • Arabic • Arch Technology • Art • Auto Service Technology • American Sign Language • Auto Motorsports Tech • Computer Assisted Drafting • Communications • Dance • Deaf Prep • Diesel Power Mechanics • Engineering • Eng Graphics Technology

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Electronics Energy Technology Facilities Maintenance Tech French German History Humanities Heating & Air Conditioning Integrated Circuit Fabric Interior Design Interpreter Prep Program Italian Japanese Machining Multimedia Graph Design Manufacturing Technology Music Philosophy Photography Radio & Television Russian Spanish Technical Theater Welding

Semester System

Pikes Peak Community College operates on the semester system of instruction. Two semesters are offered per year plus a summer term which is equivalent to a semester. Each semester may be subdivided into bi-semesters or tri-semesters to permit more flexibility in some programs.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and laboratories in which they have enrolled. If there is a compelling reason for absence, you should discuss it with your instructor as soon as possible. Although approval of absences is strictly up to instructors, they are fair about absences due to illness, accident or emergency. Being absent due to one of these conditions, however, does not constitute an excuse from any academic requirement. That is the decision of the instructor. You will need to consult with your instructor to make up the work missed and to receive copies of materials distributed in class. Please consult your course syllabus for more information. NOTE: Only students enrolled in a class are allowed to sit in the classroom and participate with the class. If a student is not on a class list the student should visit the Enrollment Services Center and get registered for the class.

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Grades

A complete explanation of the PPCC grading system is found in the Academic Information section of the Catalog. No grades may be given over the phone. Grades can also be viewed online. Grades are not automatically mailed.

Grade Point Average

Computing your grade point average includes the grades received for completed classes, the grade points for those classes and the total number of completed credit hours. Quality Points Grade Earned

To compute your cumulative GPA, add the number of credit hours for each term you have completed, then add the total quality points you have received for each term.

Example: Term 1st 2nd 3rd

Hours 15 15 15 45

Quality Points 40 32 28 100

Then compute as follows: Cumulative GPA = Total Quality Quality Points Earned

A............................................................................ 4 B............................................................................ 3 C............................................................................ 2 D........................................................................... 1 F ........................................................................... 0 U (Unsatisfactory).................................................. 0 S (Satisfactory).................................................. N/A AW (Administrative Withdrawal)......................... N/A W (Official withdrawal)....................................... N/A AU (Audit).......................................................... N/A SP (Satisfactory progress)................................. N/A CPL(Credit for prior learning)

Course Grade B A C W

Grade Points

X’s Quality Points

3 5 3 3

3 4 2 0

Points divided by Total Credit Hours Completed = 100/45 = 2.22 cumulative GPA A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation from degree and certificate programs.

Grade Changes & Repeated Courses

A grade change (other than an Incomplete) is permitted only as a result of faculty/instructor or administrative error in calculating, posting, or recording a grade.

Grades of S/A, S/B, S/C, U/D, and U/F are not assigned quality points and are not computed into the grade average.

Sociology 201 Psychology 211 English 101 Welding 111

Cumulative Grade Point Average

= Earned 9 20 6 0

Total Credit hours completed = 11 Total Quality Points = 35 The grade point average (GPA) is computed as follows: GPA = Total Quality Points = 35 Total Quality Hours Completed = 11

S/A Satisfactory (A level) work in a developmental course

S/B Satisfactory (B level) work in a developmental course

S/C Satisfactory (C level) work in a developmental course

U/D Unsatisfactory (D level) work in a developmental course

U/F Unsatisfactory (F level) work in a developmental course

A student has one full year from the time in which the grade was issued to submit a written request for a grade reevaluation to the faculty member. The process is as follows: • Grade review with faculty/instructor. If no resolution is reached or satisfactory explanation given then: • Review by department chair. If no there is no resolution or satisfactory explanation, then: • Review by division dean or assistant dean. If no resolution is reached or no satisfactory explanation is given then: • Review by the Vice President for Educational Services or the appointed assistant to the Vice President for final resolution. An incomplete (I) grade may be removed when the remaining class objectives are completed by the date indicated on the “Incomplete Course Agreement” form or no later than the end of the next full 15-week semester. The resulting change of grade is made by the instructor of record and is approved by the appropriate instructional division dean and by the Vice President for Educational Services (VPES) or the appointed Assistant to the VPES. Course work not completed within the allotted time will be assigned a Failing (F) grade. Student may not re-enroll in a class in which an incomplete grade is pending, since according to the college’s definition of enrollment, they are still enrolled. When a course is repeated, regardless of initial grade earned, the highest grade earned will be calculated in the GPA. However, all grades earned at PPCC will appear on the transcript. A course may be used only once to meet graduation requirements for any degree or program.

Problem Solving 101

Any student who wishes to pursue an instructional concern or change of grade must exhaust the following options in sequence prior to petitioning the Vice President for Educational Services. (Examples of instructional or course concerns deal with instructor behavior, class policies, and unfair expectations or demands.) 1. The student must meet with the instructor and attempt to resolve the problem. If no resolution: 2. The student must state the concern in writing and meet with the Department Chair (in the case of an adjunct instructor) or Dean / Associate Dean (in the case of a faculty member). Departments may require specific documentation. Please contact the appropriate division. If no resolution: 3. The student will meet with the Dean. If the student contests the Dean’s decision, he/she must submit the request in writing to the Office of the Assistant to the Vice President for Educational Services. The request should include documentation of everything that the student wants considered in the decision. The Dean will also submit all written documentation and recommendations. The Vice President for Educational Services or a designee will notify the student of the decision in writing. This decision will be final.

Term Academic Honors

There are three semester honor rolls at Pikes Peak Community College for students completing 12 credits or more: Deans List: 3.50 – 3.749 Vice Presidents List: 3.75 – 3.99 President’s List: 4.0

Academic Probation & Suspension Pikes Peak Community College defines satisfactory academic progress as completion of the semester with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or better. In order to remain in good standing at PPCC, students must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Probation Students who do not earn at least a 2.0 GPA will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. Students who are placed on academic probation are advised to discuss resolution of their academic issues with their academic advisor as soon as possible. Students who have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 but complete each subsequent semester with a 2.0 or above will remain on probation as long as they continue earning a 2.0 or greater each subsequent semester. When the student’s cumulative GPA rises above 2.0, the student will no longer be on probation.

Suspension Students who do not earn at least a 2.0 GPA in their probationary semester will be suspended. The level of suspension is dependent on the previous semester’s academic standing. Suspension (Initial) – Student was previously on probation. Last term Grade Point Average (TGPA) was less that 2.00. Student is suspended for one semester. Suspension (Second) – Student was previously on suspension. Last Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) was less than 2.00. Student was suspended for two semesters.

Suspension (Third) – Student was previously placed on suspension for two terms. Last Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) was less than 2.00. Student is suspended from the college and may not register for two (2) calendar years. Suspended Students may register for the subsequent term following the suspension term after meeting with their academic advisor and instructional dean. Students with unusual circumstances of compelling nature may appeal their suspension. Approval of the student’s appeal may allow, but does not guarantee, that the student will be allowed to register without a break in enrollment. Student’s returning from a suspension will be on Probation (continuing).

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the two year college, has a twofold mission: to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and to provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in programming concerned with academic honors, leadership, service, and fellowship. The Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter at PPCC extends membership by invitation. To be considered for membership, you must (1) have declared an associate degree; (2) have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or greater; and (3) completed 12 college level credits towards your associate degree. Membership provides students an opportunity to hold office, become leaders, take part in community activities, and make a difference. Inquiries may be made to the advisors Glenn Rohlfing at 502-3462, Carole Olds at 502-3249 or email PTK@ppcc.edu.

Library

The Libraries are located on the Centennial Campus in Room A-201 and on the Rampart Range Campus, Room N-201. Call 5022400 for the Centennial Campus Library and 502-2440 for the Rampart Range Library.

More than Just Books The Library offers a wide variety of materials. These include: • • • • • •

eBooks DVD’s, music CD’s, Print Books Online databases for class assignments Magazines and newspapers Audio Books Laptops and DVD players (in-library use)

Borrowing Privileges You must have a valid student ID card to check out the resources from the Library. The loan period for books is three weeks (except for the Reserve Collection). You may check out up to 10 items at one time. Most items can be renewed twice. The loan period varies for other types of media, so check with a Library staff member for this information. There are daily and sometimes hourly fines for overdue materials, so don’t let that due date pass unnoticed. Community users and students from other institutions must show a public library card and picture ID and may only check out two print items.

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Special Services Just for You

The Library staff provides courteous and competent services to students, including: • Help with your research: Text, chat, email, phone, or come to the library for one-on-one help Text: (719) 582-5598 Chat: www.ppcc.edu/library Email: library@ppcc.edu Phone: 502-3410 Centennial campus library or 502-3430 at RRC • Online databases for finding articles and reports, print and ebooks, DVD • Computers for your research needs • Print and/or online guides for databases, citation help, subject specific resources. • Interlibrary loan – requesting materials from other libraries for your use • Online access to databases, catalog, guides are available off campus to students

Study Areas If you want to settle down in a comfortable chair to read or relax, or if you need to spread out all those books and papers and get down to serious studying, the Library has places tailor-made to fit your needs. Study rooms are available at both Centennial and Rampart Range campuses. Note: Rampart Range Library study rooms must be reserved.

You made it – Graduation Ceremony

Each May, PPCC produces a gala graduation ceremony to honor graduating students. To participate, you must be eligible for graduation and must submit an Application for Graduation to the Enrollment Services Center by the deadline published in the Catalog. Potential graduates will receive an initial letter of information about graduation from the Campus Life Office. Caps, gowns, tassels, and instructions on the ceremony are all available through Campus Life. If you are eligible, join us for this festive celebration of your success! The May 2012 ceremony will include eligible participants who graduated Summer 2011, Fall 2011, and anticipated graduates in Spring 2012. Deadline to apply for Spring Semester 2012 graduation is Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Peace Corps

Life is calling. How far will you go? Did you know that the Peace Corps is now recruiting volunteers from community colleges? Go to www.peacecorps.gov or call 800-424-8580 for information. Associates degrees in the following programs can make you eligible for the Peace Corps: Business Advising, NGO Development, Computer Science, Applied Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Agriculture and Forestry Extension, Environment and Water Resources Engineering, Construction and Skilled Trades Education, Water Sanitation Extension, Nursing, and Youth Development. Other opportunities may also exist for applicants who have work experience in livestock farming, agriculture, vegetable gardening, business management, urban youth development, non-profit management, machining, plumbing, welding, carpentry, etc. Call Donna Arkowski at 502-3351 for more information at PPCC.

Administrative Services Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the safety and security of employees, students, and visitors to the college. Our officers are state certified police officers, with full arrest powers, and can help you with police matters both on and off campus. All injuries occurring on college property, or while at any college sponsored event, must be reported to the Department of Public Safety. All vehicle accidents occurring on college property must be reported and investigated. Parking and vehicle regulations are strictly enforced. All criminal activity must be reported. The Department of Public Safety is located on the first floor of the Aspen Building on the Centennial Campus in Room A-100, 502-2911, on the Rampart Range Campus in Room N-106, at the Downtown Studio Campus in Room S-101, and at the Falcon Campus in Room 110. When the college is closed due to special circumstances (i.e. inclement weather, power outages, etc.) everybody must leave the campus for safety and security purposes. In an emergency, dial 502-2911, or go to the nearest college office and ask for help. Dialing 911 will direct you to either the El Paso County Sheriff’s office or the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Emergency Alerts In the event of an emergency on campus, we’ll send out an automated message. (Voice, text and email) to your home and cell phone. Sign-up at www.ppcc.edu/alert

Emergency Closure There may be a rare occasion when weather or other emergencies will force the college to close for part or all of a day. If this happens, the closure will be announced over local radio and television stations, recorded on the PPCC switchboard at 5022000 option 4, and posted on the PPCC webpage at www.ppcc. edu. Additionally, students, staff, and faculty who have chosen to register with the ConnectEd Emergency Notification System (see above) will be notified via the various mediums used by the system i.e. text message, email, cell phone, etc. Unless a closing announcement is made in this manner, the college will be open. Centennial, Rampart Range, the Downtown Studio, and Falcon Campuses may have a different closure status, depending on the weather in that part of town, or the nature of the emergency.

Sex Offender Notification Availability Information concerning persons who are required by Colorado law to register as sex offenders, including registered sex offenders who are enrolled, employed, or volunteering at PPCC, may be obtained from the PPCC Campus Police Department, 502-2900 at Centennial Campus between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also view access to the list via the internet at www.ppcc.edu/about-ppcc/public safety/sex offenders-1

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List of Acceptable Recycled Materials

The Department of Public Safety serves as a lost and found location for the college. If you’ve lost something, contact the Department of Public Safety on the Centennial Campus in Room A-100, 502-2900, on the Rampart Range Campus in Room N-106, at the Downtown Studio Campus in Room S-101 or at the Falcon Campus in Room 110. Unclaimed articles are disposed of at the end of 60 days. Found items should be turned in as soon as possible.

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Telephones We realize most of you have access to cell phones, but should you need access to other phones, there are several courtesy phones (free for local calls), and a few pay phones at each campus. For specifics contact Campus Life, 502-2500.

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Emergency Phones

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There are several red emergency telephones located in the Centennial Campus and Rampart Range Campus parking lots for use by students, faculty, and staff. Simply pick up the phone and you will be connected with Campus Police.

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Sustainability

PPCC is working towards becoming a leader in sustainability. We understand the importance of social, economic and environmental sustainability to the Pikes Peak region. Our approach to sustainability will engage increasing community development throughout the college. PPCC will start with a comprehensive recycling program, environmental education and sustainability curriculum. PPCC students have already shown a commitment to sustainability through a community garden, tree planting and the green fee. We will continue to provide a learning environment that builds understanding of sustainability and our impact on the local community. The Office of Sustainability will encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in developing a socially responsible institution and reduce our carbon footprint through various sustainability initiatives.

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Aluminum food and beverage containers Glass food and beverage containers – brown, clear or green Iron (Ferrous) cans Aerosol cans (empty – with less than 5 percent content) Plastic containers with symbols #1-7. Number is typically located on the bottom of the container. Examples are: milk, water and soda bottles; detergent and shampoo bottles, etc. Containers only please – lids are not disposable Newspapers Magazines Phonebooks Catalogs Cereal boxes and similar boxes of this nature Printer, copier and all other types of office paper, to include colored paper and envelopes (without wax liner) Mail, advertisements, etc. (if material is considered confidential, please shred before recycling) Cardboard – PLEASE BREAK DOWN BOXES to maximize volume of material in dumpsters and save college $$$ All food material should be free of food or liquid.

Items Considered to be Trash & NonAcceptable Materials for Recycling • Tissue, paper towels and other paper that has contact with food or bodily fluids • Microwave trays • Mirrors, window or auto glass • Light bulbs • Ceramics, porcelain • Plastics without numbers • Plastic bags • Coat hangers • Glass cookware/bake ware • Items that have the bright multi-color strand, similar to a bar code, on the bottom are not recyclable even if it fits one of the categories above.

In 2010 students voted on a .31 per credit hour green fee. This fee is used to fund PPCC’s Office of Sustainability. This position was created entirely by the students, and is uniquely housed in Campus Life. This effort shows what a group of people can get done with a common goal.

Recycle bins that contain non-acceptable materials will be considered contaminated and therefore be disposed of trash. While our custodians will make every effort to dispose of recycled materials in the recycle dumpsters, they are not in the position of sorting through trash. As a result, they will be forced to dispose of the entire contents of a recycle bin if it’s determined it contains non-acceptable material.

Recycling Program

Bookstores

PPCC students and employees believe in preserving and improving the quality of our environment. The college currently has comingled recycling. This means all acceptable recycling materials can be placed in a single recycling bin, and no longer need to be separated. Recycling bins are placed around each campus for collection of these items. PPCC recently contracted with Waste Management of Colorado Springs to provide recycling pick-up and disposal services at CC, DTS, and RRC.

The Centennial Campus Bookstore is located at the lower level of C-building, C-102. The Rampart Range Campus Bookstore is located on the lower level Room N-101 behind the stairs and beyond the food area. The Falcon Campus Bookstore is operational a minimum of two weeks prior to each semester, dates and hours available at www.ppccbookstore.com. While it is in operation, it’s located in the POD, Room 602. Textbooks, trade books, and general merchandise can also be purchased from the PPCC Bookstore website, www. ppccbookstore.com. You may choose to have your orders shipped for a nominal shipping fee. You can also choose to have the order prepared for pick-up at the campus of your choice for $5 at any of our bookstores. Pick-up at the Falcon campus is limited to the dates bookstore is in operation.

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24 Due to space limitations, the Rampart Range, Downtown Studio and Falcon bookstores only carry books for classes offered at those sites. All campus bookstores carry an assortment of supplies and insignia wear. The Centennial and Rampart Range bookstores carries all on-line textbooks, including PPCC internet courses (section numbers *N*) and CCC-online courses (section numbers C**). Top dollar used book buy backs are generally scheduled the last week of each semester and the first two days of each new semester. We also honor daily buyback requests via our website. Walk-ins are also accepted. Specific buy back information is posted around the college or can be found on the bookstore website, www.ppccbookstore.com Due to the amount of non-specific items required in many ART, MOT and NUR classes, just to name a few, the bookstores use outside vendors to help service those students who are awarded financial aid, grants, and/or student loans. These eligible students may request a “whiz ticket” from the bookstore that allows the students to visit a vendor and choose their supplies. The vendor must then ship these items to the bookstore so the financial aid payment can be processed through the bookstores point-of-sale system. Because the bookstore must process these items through its system and then issue them to the students, IRS regulates that it must charge sales tax on the shipping and handling from the vendor (if applied). The current list of approved vendors is located on the bottom of the “whiz ticket”. It is necessary for the bookstore to limit the amount of vendors due to the complexities of processing, handling, and application of PPCC financial aid.

Information Technology Support Services (ITSS)

Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) provides networked computing services to students, faculty and staff. Services provided by the department include Internet access, online course support using (D2L) DESIRE 2 LEARN, computer classroom, lab and office hardware and software support to include LCD and overhead projectors, telecommunications, video conferencing, training for faculty and staff, application development for the college as well as for the Community Colleges of Colorado, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies consistent with the mission of the college. All classroom and lab computers have access to the Internet, the instructional network and college provided email accounts. Each full service campus has its own local area network (LAN). Each campus LAN is interconnected to provide students, faculty and staff with the ability to access their data from any campus. Nightly backups are performed to ensure that coursework and other data is recoverable in the event of a disaster. Every student is given a computer account and Edu email account. • All student usernames are LastnameLast4SID (SID being the S# ID, not SSN) • Default passwords are MMDD of birth • Student email accounts – learn more at www.ppcc.edu/login

ITSS Computer Labs ITSS computer labs at the Centennial, Downtown Studio, Rampart Range and Falcon Campuses are available for students, faculty, and staff. ITSS computer labs are open evenings and weekends to provide students with technology resources at times that are convenient for them. Hours of operation vary by semester and campus see following list: Faculty are encouraged to bring their students to an ITSS computer lab so students become aware of and familiar with the tools and resources available to assist them with their academic endeavors. Class tours and orientations are available with reservations. Lab staff is available to assist students, faculty and staff with questions and/or problems in the computer labs. Students seeking tutoring services should contact the Learning Assistance Center at 502-3444 (Centennial Campus). Centennial Campus Computer Lab: Located in Room A-300, the computer lab at Centennial Campus has approximately 87 computers consisting of both PC’s and Macs. Each computer has access to the Internet, as well as the instructional network, to assist students with the completion of coursework. Rampart Range Campus Computer Lab: Located in Room E-203, this computer lab is equipped with 33 multi-platform computers. Each computer has access to the Internet, as well as the instructional network, to assist students with the completion of coursework. Downtown Studio Campus Computer Lab: Located in Room N-106A, the Downtown Studio Campus computer lab is equipped with 20 multi-platform computers. Each computer has access to the Internet, as well as the instructional network to assist students with the completion of coursework. Falcon Campus Computer Lab: Located in Room FN-601, the Falcon Campus computer lab is equipped with four computers and 12 laptops. Each laptop has access to the internet, as well as the instructional network to assist students with the completion of coursework.

Copy Services

The Copy Center, part of the Publications and Printing Office, is located in C-101 on the Centennial Campus. Services are available to students, faculty and staff for both personal and work-related projects. The Copy Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers both color and black and white copies and transparencies; color banners and posters; design, layout and production services; folding, binding, padding, hole punching, and laminating services. Black and white copies cost .05 cents, letter size color copies cost .30 cents per page. Please call 502-2111 for more information.

Mail

PPCC provides mail service to the students, faculty and staff. Personal mail can be taken to any of the four campus locations listed below and will be picked up and delivered to the United States Post Office. Personal mail must have sufficient postage applied prior to delivering to the locations below. Postage stamps are available for purchase at the Bookstore and Campus Life Offices at Centennial, Downtown Studio and Rampart Range Campuses. Centennial Campus Drop Box/Tray is available in the Campus Center, Room A-210. Mail is removed and delivered to the campus mail room each business day, typically around 10 a.m. The Campus mail room is located in B-229. The Campus mail room is located off the tunnel in the Breckenridge Building and is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail is picked up daily around 9 a.m. and sent by courier, Monday – Friday. Mail being sent to other campuses is picked up daily around 9 a.m. Downtown Studio Campus Drop Box/Tray is available in the Faculty Office, Room S-210. Mail is picked up by the United States Post Office, typically around 10 a.m. There is no campus mail room facility at this location. Mail being sent to the other campuses is picked up daily around 10 a.m. and sent by courier, Monday – Friday. Falcon Campus Drop Box/Tray is available in the Velocity Center, Room 100. Mail is sent to the Centennial Campus mail room where it is picked up by the United States Post Office. There is no campus mail room facility at this location. Mail being sent to the other campuses is picked up daily around 11 a.m. and sent by courier, Monday – Friday. Rampart Range Campus Campus Mail Room, Room N-105. The Campus mail room is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail is picked up by the United States Post Office, typically around 1 p.m. Mail being sent to other campuses is picked up daily around 1 p.m. and sent by courier, Monday – Friday.

Food Service

Sodexo is the food service provider at PPCC. The Food Service Manager’s Office is located behind the Meadow on Centennial Campus. The contact number is 502-2038. Centennial Campus The Meadow is located off the second floor Rotunda in the Aspen Building. Breakfast burritos, hot dogs, personal pizzas, nachos, yogurt, fresh salads and daily breakfast and lunch specials are the trademarks of the Meadow. The Meadow offers access to an array of snacks and beverages in a quick service convenience store atmosphere. The Coffee Cart is located on the second floor just outside The Meadow. The coffee cart provides a wide variety of coffee drinks, pastries and treats. Stop by for your caffeine buzz. Hours are posted. Catering: On-campus catering can be arranged through Donna Humphrey, 502-2038. Rampart Range Campus The Rampart Range Campus food service offers a variety of options from snacks and beverages, to a coffee cart with pastries and fruit in a quick service convenience store atmosphere. Downtown Studio Campus The Downtown Studio Campus food service is offered through the Bookstore, Room S-104. Here you can find “grab and go” snacks, munchies, and beverages in a quick convenience store atmosphere. Hours are posted. Falcon Campus The Falcon District offers limited food service to PPCC students (during their school year) out of the cafeteria. You can find microwavable food items, snacks, munchies and beverages in the vending machines located in Room 160. The change machines and microwave are also provided for your convenience. If you need cash, an ATM machine is located in front of the Enrollment Services Center.

Vending Machines Vending machines are located in various locations at all campuses. For vending machine refunds, go to the Bookstore at all campuses except Falcon. Please see the Enrollment Services for the refunds at Falcon campus. All vending machines are managed by the Department of Auxiliary and Business Services. Contact Lorelle Davies at 502-2447 with questions and concerns.

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Important Rules & Procedures Student Rights & Responsibilities

Pikes Peak Community College recognizes that students are both citizens and members of the college community and neither gain, nor lose through their student status any of the rights or responsibilities of other citizens. PPCC students are subject to the same federal, state and local laws as non-students, and they benefit from the same safeguards of individual rights as do nonstudents. As members of the college community, they are also subject to the rules and regulations of the college. Students can pick up Formal Grievance forms in Room A-105, Dean of Students. Students’ rights include: Freedom of Inquiry and Expression. Students are guaranteed the freedom of discussion, inquiry and expression, both publicly and privately, in the classroom and through speakers sponsored by student organizations. They are subject to all city, state and federal laws, as well as PPCC regulations, which pertain to these freedoms. Freedom of Responsible Press. The college supports the concept of a student press which adheres to the principles of responsible journalism. Right to Distribute or Post Printed Material. Students are permitted to distribute or post handbills, newspapers, or similar printed information in compliance with the college’s posting policy. Right to Solicit. Upon approval by the Director of Campus Life, students are free to solicit to sell merchandise or services, or to obtain contributions. Proceeds must be used to fulfill the purposes of the soliciting club or organization. Right to Assembly. Students have the right to assemble peacefully to discuss, protest, or demonstrate as long as the rights of others are not restricted and the normal functions of the college are not disturbed. Equal Rights. All students are entitled to equal rights under the affirmative action and equal opportunity laws. Students are also protected against unjust or biased academic evaluation, but at the same time, they are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled. Freedom from Improper Disclosure. Information about student views, beliefs and political associations which faculty acquire in the course of their work as instructors, advisors and counselors are confidential. Academic, financial aid and disciplinary records will not be released to anyone outside the college except with the student’s authorization. Transcripts shall contain only information about academic status. Freedom to Examine Records. Students have the right to examine, with a contractual staff member, their own personal records.

Student Standards of Conduct

The mission of Pikes Peak Community College is to provide highquality educational opportunities accessible to all. Therefore, it is expected that all students will act with civility, respect, and appropriate behavior in support of a positive and safe learning environment for the entire college community. Violations of this expected conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:

Violation of others’ rights 1. Engaging in any disruptive behavior which negatively affects or impedes the instructor’s ability to teach or the students’ ability to learn (regardless of the mode of educational delivery or class setting); or disrupts the general operations of the college, to include teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other authorized activities. 2. Using rude, degrading or abusive language (written or spoken) to any person, or harassing any person with gesture or language, including cursing. 3. Engaging in behavior which may constitute sexual harassment. Any possible violations will be referred to the Pikes Peak Community College Executive Director of Human Resources Services for investigation of all credible allegations of sexual harassment in accordance with the official complaint investigation procedure. 4. Disorderly conduct, breach of the peace, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct, gambling, aiding or inciting another to breach the peace, or infringement upon the rights of others either on college-owned property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions. 5. Knowingly falsifying with malicious intent, publishing or distributing, in any form, material that tends to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue, or reputation of another person; or knowingly pursuing malicious, frivolous or fraudulent charges against a student, instructor, or staff member without cause. 6. Violating the Student Standards of Conduct when representing the college as a member of a student organization participating in college-sponsored travel and development opportunities off campus. The student organization and its officers may be held collectively or individually responsible when such violation of the Student Standards of Conduct has received the tacit or overt consent or encouragement of the organization members, leaders, or officers. 7. Aiding or encouraging others in committing or inciting others to commit any act of misconduct which violates the Pikes Peak Community College Student Standards of Conduct. 8. Conviction of any crime or the performance of any act on or off the campus which, in the opinion of the college, gives rise to a reasonable belief that the continued presence of the student on campus will endanger the health, safety, and welfare of that student, any other student or employee of the college; will substantially disrupt the legitimate functions and activities of the college; or will infringe on the rights of others.

Violation of honesty and academic integrity 9. Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the college in the classroom, laboratory, or any college testing situation. 10. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, identification, education materials, or college property.

27 Violation of safety and property 11. The threat to, or physical abuse of any person on collegeowned or controlled property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions; this includes any conduct which endangers one’s own or another person’s welfare or safety. 12. Board Policy states that no person may have on his or her person any unauthorized firearm, ammunition, explosive device, or illegal weapon on campus or any facility used by a college. Persons authorized to carry firearms and other equipment defined in the policy are: Those persons conducting and participating in an approved program of instruction in the college’s curriculum which requires access to such equipment as an integral part of the instructional program; certified peace officers; those persons who have been issued a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun in accordance with Colorado’s Concealed Carry Act, C.R.S. § 18-12-201, et seq. and who are acting in compliance with the requirements of that Act; and those persons granted permission at the discretion of the college president for specific purposes from time to time.

Violation of College policies and administrative functions

Concealed Handgun Permit holders exercising their rights pursuant to Item #3 above are responsible for preventing the casual or inadvertent display of their handgun.

17. Failure to comply with the verbal or written directions of college employees acting in the performance of their duties. 18. Unacceptable uses of any college-owned computing equipment and/or network, including, but not limited to knowingly spreading computer viruses; sending harassing, intimidating and/or threatening messages; re-posting personal communications without the author’s consent; copying protected material in violation of copyright law; using the network for financial gain, commercial activity, or illegal activity; accessing the network using another individual’s account; downloading, loading or executing software without appropriate authorization; or attempting to compromise the network integrity in any other way. 19. Interfering with the judicial/grievance procedures or outcomes, including falsification or misrepresentation of information; failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed by the disciplinary officer; or retaliation in any form against any person involved in judicial/grievance action. 20. Violation of college rules regarding the operation and parking of motorized vehicles on college property.

It shall not be an offense if the weapon remains inside a locked motor vehicle upon the real estate owned by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.

At Pikes Peak Community College, interpretation of the disciplinary and grievance procedures is the responsibility of the Dean of Students.

In accordance with Colorado Statute CRS 18-12-214(3), under no circumstances may a person other than a certified peace officer carry a firearm or other equipment defined in Board Policy onto the real property, or into any improvements erected thereon, of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school. This provision applies to The Classical Academy (TCA) facility, which is located on PPCC’s Rampart Range Campus and owned by School District 20 and to the Falcon Campus, which is owned by School District 49.

Effective June 2010

In accordance with Colorado Statute CRS 18-12-214(3)(a), a concealed weapon permittee may have a handgun on the real property of the public school so long as the handgun remains in his or her vehicle and, if the permittee is not in the vehicle, the handgun is in a compartment within the vehicle and the vehicle is locked. 13. Theft of or damage to property on the college premises or at authorized college functions. 14. Unauthorized entry to or use of college facilities, materials, or equipment. 15. Use of, being under the influence of, possession of, or distribution of alcohol or illegal or dangerous drugs on campus or at a college-sponsored function except as permitted by law and college regulations. 16. Leaving children or pets unattended in campus buildings or on campus grounds (including in parked vehicles).

Student Disciplinary Procedure (SP 4-30) Basis

Students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the college and if a student is charged with violating his/her college’s Code, he/she is entitled to have these procedures followed in the consideration of the charge.

Definitions

Code of Conduct: A document developed and published by each college which defines prescribed conduct of students. Impartial Decision Maker: The individual/committee designated by the college president to hear student disciplinary appeals. Chief Student Services Officer: The individual designated by the college president to administer student affairs and be responsible for administering the college’s Student Conduct Code and this procedure. Notice: Notices which are required to be given by this procedure shall be considered served upon the student when given by personal delivery or mailing by certified mail to the address the student has filed with the college’s admissions and records office. If notice is mailed, student shall be given three (3) additional days to respond. Sanctions: One or more of the following may be given when there is a finding that a student has violated the college’s Code of Conduct.

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28 1. Warning: A Notice served upon the student advising him/her that he/she is violating or has violated college regulations. 2. Probation: After a finding of violation of the Code of Conduct, restriction of student’s privileges for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be violating any college regulations during the probationary period. 3. Other disciplinary sanction: fines, restitution, denial of privileges, assignment to perform services for the benefit of the college or community; or other sanction that doesn’t result in the student being denied the right of attending classes. 4. College suspension or expulsion: An involuntary separation of the student from the college for misconduct apart from academic performance for a specified period of time. a. Suspension is a separation that shall not exceed two academic terms per suspension for any singular offense or situation. While a student is suspended, he or she is not eligible for admission or re-admission at any of the community colleges within the Colorado Community College System. Once the suspension is lifted the student is eligible for admission or re-admission. Students may be suspended from a class, residence hall, use of a college facility or an activity in the sole determination by an authorized college employee that the conduct is in violation of the Code subject only to an appeal to the Chief Student Services Officer to ensure that the action was taken pursuant to college policies. Students may be suspended from one class period by the responsible faculty member, longer suspensions can be done only in accordance with college procedures. b. Expulsion is a separation for more than two academic terms. While a student is expelled, he or she is not eligible for admission or re-admission at any of the community colleges within the Colorado Community College System. After the expulsion, a student’s eligibility for re-admission is contingent upon their ability to prove the behavior that resulted in the expulsion has been resolved. 5. Summary Suspension: An immediate action taken by the Chief Student Services Officer to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the college community or preservation of college property; to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being; or if the student poses a definite threat of disruption or interference with the normal operations of the college. In such event, the hearing before the Impartial Decision-Maker (if requested by the student), shall occur as soon as possible following the suspension. Day: Refers to calendar day unless otherwise noted below.

Procedures

Decision: Chief Student Services Officer or his/her designee shall receive all allegations of student misconduct, investigate the complaints and make a decision. He/she may decide that the charges can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to him/ her. If an administrative resolution is not achieved, the Chief Student Services Officer or designee shall issue a decision which determines whether the alleged conduct occurred; whether the conduct violated the Code of Conduct or college policies or procedures; and impose a sanction(s) if appropriate. The student shall receive written Notice of the Decision and be advised of his/her right to appeal the Decision by filing a written appeal with the Chief Student Services Officer within seven (7) days of service of the decision. In the case of suspension or expulsion, the sanction shall be imposed no earlier than six days after service of the Notice unless it is a summary suspension or the sanction is agreed to by the student. If an appeal is requested, suspension and/or expulsion shall not be imposed until the appeal procedures below have been completed.

Appeal: 1. In the event of an appeal, the Chief Student Services Officer shall give written Notice to the student and the Impartial Decision-Maker which describes the conduct to be inquired into; the Code of Conduct and/or college policies or procedures which were allegedly violated; the date, time and place of the alleged violation; the sanction that is threatened and the date, time and place of the hearing before the Impartial DecisionMaker. The Notice shall be given at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, unless a shorter time is agreed to by the parties. 2. Conduct of Hearings: The Impartial Decision-Maker shall determine its own hearing procedures, keeping in mind the following guidelines: a. Student shall have the right to be heard by the Impartial Decision-Maker; in the event that the student is under the age of eighteen or incapacitated, he/she may have an advisor present to assist him/her in presenting his/her case. b. Students do not have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings except in the case where civil or criminal actions concerning the student are pending and in that case the attorney’s role shall be advisory only. The Student is responsible for presenting his/her own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing except as provided in #1 above. c. Student shall have the right to identify documents, witnesses and other material he/she would like the Impartial DecisionMaker to review before making a final decision. d. Hearings shall be conducted in private unless all parties agree otherwise. e. A record of the hearing should be maintained by the Impartial Decision-Maker. 3. Determination by Impartial Decision-Maker: The DecisionMaker shall make its findings and determinations in closed meeting out of the presence of the Chief Student Services Officer and the student charged. Separate findings are to be made as to the conduct of the student, and on the sanction(s), if any, to be imposed. No discipline shall be imposed on the student unless the Impartial Decision-Maker is persuaded by a preponderance of the evidence that the student committed the alleged conduct and that it constituted a violation of the Code of Conduct and/or college regulations; that the student should be sanctioned (including modifying the sanction imposed below); and that the discipline is reasonable given the violation. The student and the Chief Student Services Officer shall be given written Notice of the decision. The decision shall be issued within five (5) days of the close of the hearing and it shall become final unless a petition for review is filed. 4. Petition for Review: The Chief Student Services Officer or the student may petition the president to review the Impartial Decision-Maker’s decision by filing a written petition within five (5) days after notification of the decision. If a review is requested, the other party will be given three (3) days to respond to the petition and his/her response materials will be given to the president to review before a decision on the petition is made. 5. President’s Decision: The president shall review the record of the case and the petition and may affirm or reverse the decision of the Impartial Decision-Maker. The record shall consist of the Impartial Decision-Maker’s written documents and the recording of the hearing and any written materials submitted in support of the Petition for Review. The president shall notify the Chief Student Services Officer and the student in writing of his/ her decision within fourteen (14) days of service of the Petition for Review. The president’s decision is final.

29 Miscellaneous: 1. College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law if the violation occurred at the college or college-sanctioned activities or was of such a nature as to impact upon the college which is also a violation of the college’s Student Code of Conduct. 2. Proceedings under this Procedure may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off-campus. 3. Time limits for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Impartial Decision-Maker. 4. The procedural rights afforded to students above may be waived by the student. Effective January 10, 2011

Student Grievance Procedure (SP 4-31) Basis

This Student Grievance Procedure is intended to allow students an opportunity to present an issue which they feel warrants action, including the right to secure educational benefits and services without regard to sex, race, national origin or ancestry, creed, color, disability, or age, and have the issue considered in a prompt and equitable fashion.

Definitions

Grievant: Enrolled student, a client or volunteer who is providing a service to benefit the college under the supervision and control of a college employee. A client or volunteer may only grieve a decision which bans him or her from the campus. Grievance: A grievable offense is any alleged action which violates or inequitably applies written college policies or procedures. The grievant must be personally affected by such violation or inequitable action. A grievance must be brought to the formal stage within twenty (20) calendar days of the date the student knew or reasonably should have known about the action. Chief Student Services Officer: The college employee designated by the college president to administer student grievances. Grievances alleging discrimination issues may be referred to the employee responsible for ensuring equal opportunity and access. Remedy: The relief that the Grievant is requesting. Respondent(s): Another student, volunteer, client, faculty member and/or administrator identified by the Grievant as causing or contributing to the grievance. Non-grievable matters: The following matters are not grievable under this procedure except as noted: matters over which the college is without authority to act; grades and other academic decisions unless there is an allegation that the decision was motivated by illegal discrimination; and disciplinary actions taken pursuant to BP 4-30.

Procedures 1. Informal: Grievant is encouraged to resolve the issue with the Respondent or his/her supervisor. In the case of grievances based upon one’s race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, age or gender, the Grievant may first contact the college employee responsible for affirmative action to seek informal resolution of the issues. If the complaint alleges facts which might constitute a violation of SP 3-120a concerning sexual harassment, the administrator shall investigate and process the complaint under that procedure. While the Grievant is encouraged to resolve the issues through the informal process, he/she may at any time elect to go to the formal stage by following the process outlined below. 2. Formal: a. Grievant files a written statement of the actions complained of and describes the remedy he/she is seeking with the Chief Student Services Officer. A matter could also be referred to this process by the college president or his/her designee. Once a written grievance is filed or referred, the Chief Student Services Officer or designee will determine whether or not the situation states a grievable offense. The matter will be closed if the situation is determined not grievable and the Grievant will be notified of the reasons. b. If the matter is determined to be grievable, Chief Student Services Officer or designee (which may be an individual or a committee) shall hear the Grievance. A hearing will be held which will give the Grievant, Respondent, and others invited to appear, and given the opportunity to explain what they know about the issues surrounding the grievance. Considering the oral and written statements and documents, the Chief Student Services Officer or Designee shall issue a Decision within ten (10) calendar days of close of the hearing. The Decision shall be served upon the Grievant and the Respondent personally or by certified mail to the addresses on file in the Admissions office. The Decision shall reject the grievance or grant the grievance and make recommendation(s) to resolve the issue(s). The Chief Student Services Officer or designee’s decision is final unless a Petition for Review is filed with the president by either party within five (5) calendar days of service of the Decision. 3. Upon receipt of a Petition for Review, the college president will review the record and issue a written decision within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the Petition for Review. The president’s decision is final. 4. The Chief Student Services Officer or Designee may extend the scheduling timelines described above for good cause. 5. If the grievance is against the Chief Student Services Officer, the Chief Academic Officer or other person designated by the president shall perform the duties of the Chief Student Services Officer.

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Sexual Harassment

Pikes Peak Community College is firmly committed to maintaining a work and learning environment where students, faculty, and staff are treated with dignity and respect. Sexual harassment and acts of discrimination are illegal, often demeaning for the individual student or employee, and can disrupt the college’s positive learning and working environment. As such, all members of the college community have a responsibility to be aware of what behaviors constitute sexual harassment, to be responsible for their own actions, and to help create an environment free of sexual harassment. Pikes Peak Community College defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when one or more of the following criteria are met: • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or of academic status in a course, program, or activity. • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic educational decisions affecting such individual. • Such conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work and/or academic educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work and/or learning environment. Furthermore, retaliation against any person for filing a complaint, participating in, or cooperating in an investigation is prohibited. If you believe that you have been sexually harassed or that you have been retaliated against by anyone in your work and/ or academic activities at Pikes Peak Community College, you should report this conduct immediately so that an inquiry into your complaint may commence without delay. You should report this conduct to a Human Resource Services representative. Substantiated complaints may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the college. The college has designated the Executive Director of Human Resource Services as its Equal Opportunity Education/ Employment Compliance Officer. Inquiries and/or complaints may be referred to the Human Resource Services office by email, hrs@ ppcc.edu, or by calling 502-2600. The EEO Compliance Officer or designee will investigate all credible allegations of sexual harassment in a timely manner and in accordance with its official complaint investigation procedure. Complaints may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Speer Blvd, Suite 310, Denver Colorado 80204, (303) 844-5695.

AIDS Policy

Current knowledge indicates that individuals with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS Related Complex (ARC), or a positive test for antibody to the Human T-Lymphotrophic Virus Type III (HTLV-III/HIV) do not pose a health risk to others in a non-laboratory academic setting. The virus is not transmitted by casual contact. Based on this knowledge, individuals sharing common work or study areas, libraries, classrooms, recreational facilities, cafeterias, and theaters do not present a problem or public health threat to the college community. Laboratories and/or programs dealing with body fluids will teach and practice universal precautionary procedures. Staff and/or faculty members will

provide training as per the college’s Blood Borne Pathogen Policy to those students enrolled in courses of study where appropriate. Students or employees of Pikes Peak Community College who may become infected with the AIDS virus will not be excluded from enrollment or employment, or restricted in their access to College services or facilities unless medically-based judgments indicate restriction is necessary for the welfare of the individual or other members of the college community. There will be no mandatory screening of prospective or current students or employees for the AIDS virus; harassment or discrimination against people infected with the AIDS virus will not be tolerated. Further, the strictest principles of confidentiality will be maintained in management of personal medical information, as provided by law. Currently, there is no cure for AIDS. Prevention of the disease through education is crucial. The college is committed to ongoing awareness efforts through its curriculum, student and staff activities, and community events.

Firearms on Campus

Board Policy states that no person may have on his or her person any unauthorized firearm, ammunition, explosive device, or illegal weapon on campus or any facility used by a college. Persons authorized to carry firearms and other equipment defined in the policy are: those persons conducting and participating in an approved program of instruction in the college’s curriculum which requires access to such equipment as an integral part of the instructional program; certified peace officers; those persons who have been issued a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun in accordance with Colorado’s Concealed Carry Act, C.R.S. § 18-12-201, et seq. and who are acting in compliance with the requirements of that Act; and those persons granted permission at the discretion of the college president for specific purposes from time to time. Concealed Handgun Permit holders exercising their rights pursuant to Item #3 above are responsible for preventing the casual or inadvertent display of their handgun. It shall not be an offense if the weapon remains inside a locked motor vehicle upon the real estate owned by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. In accordance with Colorado Statute CRS 18-12-214(3), under no circumstances may a person other than a certified peace officer carry a firearm or other equipment defined in Board Policy onto the real property, or into any improvements erected thereon, of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school. This provision applies to The Classical Academy (TCA) facility, which is located on PPCC’s Rampart Range Campus and owned by School District 20 and to the Falcon Campus, which is owned by School District 49. In accordance with Colorado Statute CRS 18-12-214(3)(a), a concealed weapon permittee may have a handgun on the real property of the public school so long as the handgun remains in his or her vehicle and, if the permittee is not in the vehicle, the handgun is in a compartment within the vehicle and the vehicle is locked.

Animals on Campus

Animals are not allowed at the college except when needed for instruction or where needed by a disabled employee or student. Animals on campus must be on a leash or be otherwise under the direct and positive control of the owner. Aardvarks are always welcome, of course as are service animals and/or service animals in training.

Conduct in College Buildings

No eating or drinking is permitted in classrooms, laboratories, shops, the gymnasium, theatre/auditorium, or the Library except when permission is granted by the person immediately responsible for supervising the affected area.

Smoking on Campus

Consistent with State of Colorado statute, smoking is NOT PERMITTED in any PPCC building or facility or within 15 feet of any entryway to any facility or building on campus. In addition, smoking is prohibited except in designated areas. Furthermore, outdoor smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas. Violators will be fined.

Parking & Traffic Regulations

The Pikes Peak Community College Centennial Campus and Rampart Range Campus will provide OPEN parking in all general lots, supported by a student fee paid at registration. These include C, D, and E lots at Centennial and lots one through five at Rampart Range. At Centennial Campus only, motorcycles may be parked in the designated marked areas in lots D and E. At Rampart Range Campus, motorcycles may park in the designated area in lot 2. Speed limits on campus are 25 M.P.H. on perimeter road and Rampart road unless otherwise posted, and they are 10 M.P.H. in the parking lots. Pedestrians always have the right of way. For the safety of all, DO NOT park in service drives, crosswalks, or roadways. Violators may be ticketed. Colorado law requires that all accidents be reported to proper authorities. Accidents occurring on a PPCC campus must be reported to the Public Safety Office.

Emergencies

Call 502-2911 on the Centennial, Downtown Studio, Rampart Range or Falcon Campuses to report fire, injury, illness, accident, or any emergency.

Public Safety Escort Service

A Public Safety escort service is available to ensure your safety on any campus, especially students taking night classes. Call 5022911 or come to Room A-100 on the Centennial Campus, N-106 on the Rampart Campus, Room S-101 on the Downtown Studio Campus or Room 110 and the Falcon Campus.

Handicapped Parking

Vehicles bearing state handicapped placards or state-issued handicapped license plates, may park in the designated handicapped areas. Only those vehicles so marked may park in the handicapped areas. Handicapped Parking privileges are restricted to the person named on the placard registration. Violators may be issued a $100 fine! Students attending the Downtown Studio who require Handicap accommodations may park in the Handicap spaces of the Employee Parking area on both the east and west sides. However, if those spaces are taken, those students MAY NOT park in the other employee spaces and will be subject to a $50 fine.

Service Hangtags

Pikes Peak Community College has open parking in all general lots. This means no parking decal is required for use of these lots. Instead, there is a Service Hangtag available. The Service Hangtag allows us to notify you more quickly in case of an emergency involving your vehicle, and they do not expire. There is no charge for the Service Hangtag. A portion of your student fee is set aside for development and maintenance of the parking facilities. If you want to obtain a Service Hangtag, bring your current Student ID to the Public Safety Office, on the Centennial Campus, Room A-100; on the Rampart Range Campus, Room N-106; at the Downtown Campus, Room 121 or at the Falcon Campus, Room 110.

Traffic Violations

The Public Safety Office will issue citations which may include fines and/or vehicle impoundment for both parking and moving violations occurring on college property. Citations for moving violations must be answered in El Paso County Court. Most citations for parking violations will result in a fine which must be paid to the college Cashier. The registered owner of the vehicle or identified user of the vehicle shall be held liable for all violations. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Please drive safely at all times.

Appeals

If you would like to file an appeal on a parking citation, you must submit a statement in writing before the tenth working day from the date of the citation. Appeal forms are available in the Public Safety Office on all three campuses and on our web site. The Chief of Police reviews the appeals and mails them back to the appropriate person.

Days of Enforcement

Parking regulations are enforced in all lots Monday through Saturday. Handicapped parking is enforced every day. At the Centennial Campus, “One-Hour Visitor Parking” is enforced Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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32 Centennial Campus The Centennial Campus has open parking in Lots C, D and E. Motorcycles may be parked in the designated area in Lots B, D and E. For the safety of all, DO NOT park in service drives, crosswalks, or roadways. You will be ticketed. The speed limits on the Centennial Campus are posted. Visitor parking in A-Lot: One hour limit, visitor parking is available on the south side of A-Lot. These spaces are for use by prospective students, registering students and guests only. Vehicles parked in theses spaces for longer than one hour are subject citation and $50 fine. If you are a visitor who requires parking lasting longer than one hour, please use lots C, D, or E. Overnight parking is prohibited without prior written approval from Public Safety. Bicycles and Scooters: Service Hangtags are not required for bicycles or mopeds. Parking for these vehicles is available outside the main entrance to Aspen Building and by A-262. Bicycles or mopeds locked or parked in hazardous locations will have the lock or chain cut, and the vehicle will be impounded by the Public Safety Office for safekeeping.

Rampart Range The Rampart Range Campus has open parking in lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 except in those spaces designed as permitted parking only spaces and/or Handicap parking spaces. Motorcycles may be parked in designated spaces located in lot 2. DO NOT park in service drives, crosswalks, or roadways and obey all the posted speed limits. You will be ticketed for violations. More information about Public Safety services or PPCC vehicle regulations may be obtained from the Public Safety Office.

Downtown Studio The Downtown Studio Campus has an agreement with the Antlers parking garage to allow our students, faculty, and staff to park in the designated areas. These areas are on the third floor sub basement. Students must possess a current PPCC hang tag, which can be obtained at the DTSC, Campus Life Office. There is a validation machine located in the Student Commons area, outside of the Campus Life Office. Failure to park in designated area or other reserved spaces can result in fines and or loss of parking privileges. The parking lots adjacent to the college on both the east and west side are reserved for employees.

Falcon The Falcon Campus has two parking areas. The first parking area is on the North side of the campus, but it has very limited number of spaces. Additional parking may be found by following the oneway road around the East side of the building and use the dirt overflow parking.

Governance & Management Who Governs the College

Pikes Peak Community College is part of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The System is administered by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). The SBCCOE is appointed by the Governor, and it, in turn, selects a System president. The community college system is the largest system of higher education in the state. The State Board oversees 13 state community colleges, and also has oversight responsibility for district community colleges and area occupational and technical schools. Additionally, it oversees occupational and technical education programs in over 150 Colorado school districts. The President of PPCC is responsible to the State System President and the State Board, but has broadly delegated powers relative to the operation of the college. Pikes Peak Community College uses a formal process that integrates planning, budgeting, and problem solving into a single committee and is the framework for the college’s participatory decision making process. This committee is called the Leadership Council. The Leadership Council offers advice to the President on policy matters, on creation of the general fund budget, and has responsibility of advising the President on aligning the budget recommendations with the college’s Strategic Plan. The Leadership Council is comprised of: • Three full-time faculty elected by their peers (one from each campus) • Three full-time classified staff elected by their peers (one from each campus) • Two Deans elected by their peers • One Director selected by his/her peers • One Professional/Technical member elected by his/her peers • President • Vice President for Educational Services • Vice President for Administrative Services • Vice President for Student Services • Faculty Senate President • Classified Staff President • Student Government President • One adjunct faculty selected by the President from among the list of five adjunct faculty provided by the Faculty Senate In addition, the college has a seven member College Advisory Council, appointed by the State Board. Members of the Advisory Council act as a direct link between the college and the community to advise the President. The college also receives advice from the community through program advisory committees composed of experts in various career and technical areas. These committees help the college keep its career and technical courses and programs current with changes and developments in various employment fields. Student Government is the voice of the PPCC students. The eleven senators, president, and vice president are elected by the students. They meet regularly with the President of PPCC and they carry the students’ concerns to meetings of the Shared Governance Assembly and even to off-campus groups like the State Student Advisory Council of the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. The Secretary and Treasurer are appointed by the Student Government President and vice president respectively.

Strategic Plan

The college adopted a new strategic plan for 2008-2013. This plan was the work of a council made up of students, faculty and staff.

PPCC STRATEGIC PLAN 2008 – 2013

Success Factor # 1 – PPCC’s Primary Focus will be to Prepare Learners Learners include all credit and non-credit students and faculty and staff. • • • • • •

Create effective advising systems and clear career pathways Strengthen our culture of student support Enable and recognize student academic achievement Create continuous learning programs for faculty and staff Meet and exceed accountability and accreditation standards Enhance and maintain a clean, well maintained, environmentally-friendly, and safe learning environment

Success Factor # 2 – PPCC will enable success in the 21st Century Whether learners are here for transfer education, career and technical programs, skill upgrades, personal enrichment, or workplace training, PPCC must be committed to providing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the 21st century. • Identify and teach workforce and life skills • Promote global, cultural understanding • Enhance salaries and benefits to a level that will attract and retain quality faculty and staff • Utilize current and relevant technology Success Factor # 3 – PPCC must maintain agility PPCC must adapt to changing forces which affect our ability to meet our mission and vision. • Foster an innovative culture that supports risk-taking • Forecast and respond to the needs of students and the community • Create cost-effective programs and services • Promote clear, timely, data-driven decision making Success Factor # 4 – PPCC must maintain accessibility PPCC is often the only path by which many students can access higher education. • • • •

Maintain affordable cost of education Identify need-based, cost-effective geographic locations Identify need-based, cost-effective program offerings Respond to the needs of unique student populations such as military, business, and industry, special needs, and the underrepresented • Provide and maintain accessible physical and virtual environments Success Factor # 5 – PPCC must create a culture of engagement PPCC is as strong as its faculty and staff. It is through the hard work, caring, and determination of our employees that PPCC can continue to be successful. • Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and unity of purpose • Create a safe environment for communication • Infuse leadership throughout the institution • Promote employee involvement in the college and community • Improve employee recruiting, retention, empowerment, and morale

Success Factor # 6 – PPCC must grow FTE in cost-effective manner Our current funding is based primarily on FTE generation. In order for PPCC to remain vital and robust in reaching our mission and vision, we must continue to grow FTE. Cost effectiveness must be considered when growing FTE. • • • • •

Identify and develop partnerships Improve retention, completion, graduation, and transfer rates Market the college effectively Shift resources based on analytics Identify and support new opportunities for increasing academic space and commensurate infrastructure needs

Success Factor # 7 – PPCC must grow revenue in cost-effective manner PPCC must investigate and pursue additional revenue sources in order to effectively achieve all success factors. • Increase resources through partnerships, entrepreneurialism, grants, and contracts • Initiate a major gifts and capital campaign • Control costs in all processes through analysis to keep the cost of education affordable • Develop measurement and feedback processes to assure mission accomplishments

President of the College

President Dr. Lance Bolton Centennial Campus • A-324 • 502-2200 Rampart Range Campus • S-202 • 502-2200

Dr. Bolton is the Chief Executive Officer of the college. He is the primary spokesperson for the college, and the interpreter of its policies. As President, he oversees the operations of the college with the assistance of the Vice President for Administrative Services, the Vice President for Educational Services, and the Vice President for Student Services. He serves as the direct link between the college and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE), the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) and other educational institutions in the state. With the support of the many stakeholder groups on campus and in the community, he establishes budget and program priorities, and seeks out resources necessary for the college to fulfill its mission. Through his active participation in community forums, events and organizations, he identifies opportunities to develop and refine the college’s programs and course offerings to best serve the students and the community.

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Quick Reference Guide Subject:

Office to Contact

Academic advising/information Continuing Students....................................... Your faculty advisor or the Enrollment Services Center Activities information . ................................................................................................................................... Campus Activity Center Application for admission .........................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Application for scholarships, financial aid .................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Assessment/Placement Testing ................................................................................................................................... Testing Center Book and Supplies......................................................................................................................................... Bookstore all Campuses Bus schedules ............................................................................................................................................................Campus Center Camping equipment rental .............................................................................................................................................. Gymnasium Career Assessment . ....................................................................................................................................Career Planning/Advising Career Planning ...........................................................................................................................................Career Planning/Advising Change lost in vending machines ............................................................................................Bookstore at any of the four Campuses Change of address or name ......................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Change your Major . .....................................................................................................................................Career Planning/Advising Child care .................................................................................................................................................. Child Development Center Club and organizations information ...................................................................................................................... Campus Life Office Copy Center/Printing .........................................................................................................................Publications and Printing Office Copy machines .................................................................................................................................................. Campus Life, Library Crisis Counseling...............................................................................................................................Student Crisis Counseling Office Disabilities, Students with............................................................ Office of Accommodative Services & Instructional Support (OASIS) Disciplinary procedures ........................................................................................................................................... Dean of Students Discrimination ........................................................................................................................................... Human Resource Services Drop/adds, processing .............................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Emancipation Petition . .............................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Employment Services...................................................................................................................................Career Planning/Advising Grades, questions concerning . ............................................................................................................................. See your instructor Grade reports ...........................................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Grades, S/U Options ................................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Graduation, application ............................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Graduation, ceremony participation . .................................................................................................................... Campus Life Office Health Insurance Information ...................................................................................................................... Campus Activity Counter Home School Liaison....................................................................................................................................... .High School Programs Job Placement . ...........................................................................................................................................Career Planning/Advising Locker Rental ...................................................................................................................................... Campus Activity Counter, RRC Lost and Found . .....................................................................................................................................Department of Public Safety Minority Assistance.................................................................................................................................................................... A-118 Missed a class ...................................................................................................................................................... See your instructor Multicultural Retention program................................................................................................................................................. A-118 Parking and Traffic .............................................................................................................................................. Public Safety Office Placement/GED testing................................................................................................................................................ Testing Center Payment of tuition and fees ...................................................................................................................... Financial Services, Cashier Pick up degrees and certificates ...............................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Posting notices on bulletin boards ............................................................................................................... Campus Activity Counter Recreation and Sports Programs .................................................................................................................................... Gymnasium Registration information ...........................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Reserve student space . ........................................................................................................................................ Campus Life Office Sexual harassment .................................................................................................................................... Human Resource Services Student grievances .................................................................................................................................................. Dean of Students Student I.D. cards . ...................................................................................................................................... Campus Activity Counter

35 Student records . ......................................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Transcripts ...............................................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Transfers ............................................................................................................................................ Downtown Studio, Room S-120 Tuition classification petitions . .................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center Tutoring . ................................................................................................................................................. Learning Assistance Center Vehicle registration .................................................................................................................................Department of Public Safety Veteran’s benefits advising .......................................................................................... Department of Military & Veteran’s Programs Women’s Forum..........................................................................................................................................Centennial Campus, A-201 Withdrawals . ............................................................................................................................................Enrollment Services Center

Alphabet Soup (Common Acronyms) 60+60 – Agreement permitting a CC student to transfer as a junior

HLC – Higher Learning Commission

AA – Associate of Arts Degree

ICFAB – Integrated Circuit Fabrication

AAS – Associate of Applied Science Degree

ICTF or IC Task Force – Instructional Computing Task Force

ADA – Americans with Disability Act

ITSS – Information Technology Support Services

AGS – Associate of General Studies Degree

ITV – Interactive Television Courses

AS – Associate of Science Degree

M & L – Mathematics & Language Division

AVP – Area Vocational Program BSBS – Business, Social, and Behavioral Science Division

OASIS – Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support

CCC Online – Colorado Community Colleges Online

PA – Aspen Building, Centennial Campus

CCCS – Colorado Community College System

PCE – Centennial Campus

CCHE – Colorado Commission on Higher Education

PDO – Downtown Studio Campus

CDC – Child Development Center

PFN – Falcon Campus

CETL – Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

PPCCINST – The instructional domain at Pikes Peak Community College, for students

CHTS – Communications, Humanities, and Technical Studies Division

HRS – Human Resource Services

PSEO – Post Secondary Enrollment Options

CIP – Curriculum and Instructional Practices

PRR – Rampart Range Campus

CLEP – College Level Education Program

SAR – Screen Access Request

CL – Campus Life CLT – College Leadership Team

SBCCOE – State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

COF – College Opportunity Fund

SCCO – Student in Crises Counseling Office

CP&A – Career Planning & Advising

SG – Student Government

EDSEL – Educational Services Leadership

SID – Student ID Number

ELI – English Language Institute

SSAC – State Student Advisory Council

ESC – Enrollment Services Center

SSN – Social Security Number

FA – Financial Aid

SSS – Student Support Services

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

TBA – To Be Announced

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

TDD-V/TTY – Teletype Phones

FERPA – Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act

VA – Veteran’s Affairs

FTE – Full Time Equivalent

VICA – Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

GED – General Equivalency Diploma

VPAS – Vice President for Administrative Services

GPA – Grade Point Average

VPES – Vice President for Educational Services

HENPS – Health, Environmental, Natural & Physical Science Division

VPSS – Vice President for Student Services

HIPPA – Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996

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Campus Directory

Centennial Downtown Studio A = Aspen Bldg. B =Breckenridge Bldg. C =Student Center

Rampart Range N =North S =South E =East W =West

Room • Phone

Administrative Services, Vice President

A-324 • 502-2200

S-202 • 502-2100

Admissions

A-107 • 502-3000

S-102 • 502-3000

Area Vocational Program (AVP)

A-220 • 502-3111

Art Gallery Articulation, High School Assessment Bookstore

S-100 • 502-3000

S-109 • 502-4040

A-220 • 502-3111 A-201a • 502-4045 C-102 • 502-2665

S-104 • 502-2663

N-101 • 502-2664

Bookstore Online • 502-2662 Business, Social & Behavioral Sciences Division

F-300 • 502-3300

W-209 • 502-3300

Campus Activities

A-210 • 502-2500

S-207 • 502-2091

Campus Center Meeting Rooms

A-210 • 502-2089

N-106 • 502-2091

Campus Life Information Desk

A-210 • 502-2522

Campus Life Main Line

A-210 • 502-2500

N-106 • 502-2538

Campus Rentals

A-324 • 502-2333

S-207 • 502-2577

Career Planning & Advising

A-119 • 502-3232

S-102 • 502-3232

S-101 • 502-3232

Cashier

A-101 • 502-2444

S-100 • 502-2444

S-102 • 502-2444

Child Development Centers Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies Division

CDC • 502-2323 F-300 • 502-3200

S-210 • 502-3200

Computer Access Center (OASIS)

A-309 • 502-3030

Computer Labs

A-300 • 502-2442

Copy Center

C-101 • 502-2111

N-106a • 502-2443

Credit for Prior Learning

A-106 • 502-2302

Dean of Students

A-105 • 502-2367

Disability Services, Student (OASIS)

A-115 • 502-3333

Distance Education

A-209 • 502-3555

S-126 • 502-3333

Educational Services, Vice President

A-324 • 502-3100

E-news Newsletter@ppcc.edu

A-324 • 502-2022

English Language Institute

F-200 • 502-3535

CDC • 502-2424 W-119 • 502-3200 E-203 • 502-2408

S-101 • 502-3333 S-202 • 502-3480

Enrollment Services (Velocity Center)

A-107 • 502-3000

S-100 • 502-3000

S-102 • 502-3000

Financial Aid

A-106 • 502-3000

S-100 • 502-3000

S-102 • 502-3000

Financial Services

A-101 • 502-2300

First Aid/Medical Assistance

A-100 • 502-2911

Fitness Center/Gymnasium

A-262 • 502-2555

S-101 • 502-2911

Food Services

A-211 • 502-2038

Foundation, Resource & Community Development

A-324 • 502-2016

Health, Environmental, Natural & Physical Sciences Division

F-300 • 502-3400

High School Articulation

A-220 • 502-3111

Human Resource Services

C-202 • 502-2600

N-104 • 502-2911 W-103 • 502-2042 W-209 • 502-3400

Information Technology Support Services (ITSS)

A-111 • 502-2438

N-105 • 502-2438

E-206 • 502-2438

Computer Labs

A-300 • 502-2442

N-106 • 502-2443

E-203 • 502-2408

Help Desk

A-111 • 502-4800

• 502-4800

Interpreting Services (Sign Language)

A-115 • 502-3026

KEPC Radio

A-153 • 502-3166

Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring)

A-212 • 502-3444

Library

A-201 • 502-2400

S-102 • 502-3444

S-101 • 502-3444 N-201 • 502-2440

Campus Directory

Centennial Downtown Studio A = Aspen Bldg. B =Breckenridge Bldg. C =Student Center

Rampart Range N =North S =South E =East W =West

Room • Phone

Marketing & Communication

A-324 • 502-2019

Math Labs

A-316 • 502-3250

S-212 • 502-3270

Mathematics & Language Division

F-200 • 502-3600

Meadow, The

A-211 • 502-4555

Military & Veterans Programs

A-229 • 502-4100

Office of Accommodative Services & Instructional Support (OASIS)

A-115 • 502-3333

Ombudsman

A-324 • 502-2012

S-126 • 502-3333

Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Academy

F-300 • 502-3132

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)/Concurrent Enrollment

A-220 • 502-3111

President’s Office

A-324 • 502-2200

N-204 • 502-3260 W-119 • 502-3600

S-101 • 502-3333

S-202 • 502-2200

Public Safety Administration

A-100 • 502-2900

S-101 • 502-2900

N-106 • 502-2900

Public Safety Emergency Line

A-100 • 502-2911

S-101 • 502-2911

N-106 • 502-2911

Publications & Printing

C-101 • 502-2111

Reading Center

A-311 • 502-3510

Records

A-106 • 502-3000

Recreation & Sports

A-262 • 502-2555

S-100 • 502-3000

Recruitment

A-106 • 502-2018

SkillsUSA

A-220 • 502-3111

S-122b • 502-2088

S-102 • 502-3000 S-102 • 502-2667

Southern Colorado Educational Opportunity Center (SCEOC)

A-106 • 502-3028

Student Crisis Counseling Office

C-205 • 502-4689 S-126 • 502-4689 S-207b • 502-4689 C-206 • 502-4688 • 502-4688 • 502-4688

Student Government

A-204 • 502-2104

Student Services, Vice President (Interim)

A-107 • 502-2011

N-106 • 502-2103

Student Support Services/TRiO

A-117 • 502-3222

Television Station-ITFS (WLX-245)

A-209 • 502-3555

Testing Center

A-117 • 502-3370

Transfer from PPCC

A-220 • 502-3237

S-102 • 502-3390

Veteran’s Affairs

A-229 • 502-2060

Veteran’s Upward Bound

A-229 • 502-4545

Women’s Forum

A-201 • 502-4044

Writing Centers

A-312 • 502-3510

Falcon Campus Bookstore

S-212 • 502-3530

FN-POD 602 • 502-3820

Career Planning & Advising

FN-100 • 502-3232

Cashier

FN-100 • 502-3815

Disability Services, OASIS

FN-106 • 502-3333 V/TTY

Enrollment Services

FN-100 • 502-3000

Faculty Office

FN-POD 600 • 502-3805

Help Desk • 502-4800 Information Technology Support Services Computer Lab

FN-POD 601 • 502-2409

Math Lab

FN-POD 602 • 502-3850

Public Safety, EM ER G EN CY LINE • 502-2911

Public Safety, Department of

Records Testing Center Writing Center

FN-106 • 502-2900 FN-109 • 502-3000 FN-119 • 502-3817 FN-POD 602 • 502-3840

S-207 • 502-2098

S-101 • 502-3380

N-202 • 502-3520

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Check Us Out on the Web! www.ppcc.edu

on the PPCC website, you can:

register for classes print your schedule order books find out about campus events listen to KEPC radio online make payments on your account change your class schedule:

add, drop, or waitlist classes mailing address • phone email address and personal identification number (PIN)

check course availability • your grades • your email see an unofficial transcript • order an official transcript • department home pages

search the PPCC Library and Pikes Peak Library District’s online catalogs

look up lab hours • faculty and staff phone numbers Don’t have a computer? Use ours! Stop by any of the Computer Labs Today.

Rampart Range Campus

Voyager Pkwy.

Community Center Dr. Exit 153

USAF Education Center

Exit 151

Community Center (Lower Level) • 80840

South Gate Blvd.

11195 Highway 83 • 80921

InterQuest Parkway

Briargate Parkway Research Parkway

N. Powers Blvd.

U.S. Air Force Academy

Blvd. Stadium

College Locations (map)

Briargate Blvd.

Woodmen Rd. Ac

lvd

Platte Ave. Bijou St.

Exit 142

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Drennan Rd.

Centennial Campus

5675 S. Academy Blvd. • 80906

›One

Ellis St.

One

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Ave. Barkley ay

Building 1117 • 80913

Exit 135 O'Connell Blvd.

Specker Ave.

Fort Carson Education Center

Map not to scale

Powers Blvd.

Academy Blvd.

Colorado Ave. Cimarron St.

Peterson Air Force Base

Stewart Ave.

W. Pikes Peak Ave. Pikes Peak Ave.

Cascade Ave.

Sierra Madre St.

Kiowa St.

Exit 141

Fort Carson Army Base

Peterson Blvd.

The Downtown Studio Campus 100 West Pikes Peak Ave. • 80903

Falcon Campus

11990 Swingline Rd. • 80831

Peterson AFB Education Center

301 W. Stewart Ave. • 80914

Milton E. Proby Pkwy.

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