Student Handbook
2007-08
General
Information
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
447 College Drive • Sylva, North
Carolina 28779
www.southwesterncc.edu
828.586.4091 • 800.447.4091
Southwestern
Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097, www.sacscoc.org), to award
associate's degrees. Questions concerning
accreditation of Southwestern Community
College may be made directly to the College
or to SACS at 404.679.4501.
Mission
Statement
Southwestern Community College is a comprehensive
learning and teaching institution offering
high-quality, innovative instruction and
support to all who need and value these
services. Seamless links with the community,
advanced technology and a culturally rich
environment promote student achievement
and academic excellence.
Southwestern Community College accomplishes
its mission through customer focus, continuous
improvement and teamwork:
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to awaken the potential of each
student, offering multiple pathways
for learning what is important to
know and to do -- giving coherence
and meaning to the total educational
experience, |
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to aggressively pursue the most
current technologies while maintaining
a nurturing atmosphere which appreciates
the value of every individual, |
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to be a catalyst for community service
-- removing barriers, creating linkages,
building relationships and integrating
resources to enhance the quality of
life, |
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to be a leader in economic development
and a mindful steward of the natural
and cultural resources of the area, |
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to prepare citizens to live, learn
and work in a diverse global village.
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See Handbook 07 - Table
of Contents
The SCC Academic
Calendar lists beginning
and ending dates of each semester, registration
dates, drop / add dates, breaks, holidays,
and other important academic dates.
» go to SCC
Academic Calendar
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Your
First 72 Hours on Campus
Coming to SCC can be overwhelming.
The experiences you have the first
few days of school are important
to you and us. We want to be sure
you have the “time of your
life” from the moment you
step foot on our campus. For optimal
success at SCC, we suggest the following
activities and experiences for you
your first 72 hours on campus: |
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Take a campus tour ~ becoming familiar
with SCC is a MUST! |
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Speak to your instructor outside
of class. Introduce yourself, find
out where his/her office is and when
he/she has office hours. |
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Read the syllabus for each of your
classes. |
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Purchase your books. Keep your receipt
for exchanges or returns. |
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Login to your SCC web mail account
~ important information is waiting
for you. |
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Get a SCC student ID card and/or
library card. |
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Call the Computer Services Department
(586-4091, ext. 409) about receiving
free internet service provided by
the college. |
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Get acquainted with the following
services:
- financial aid, student support,
learning assistance center, career
services, library |
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Get involved! Find out if your program
of study has a club for you to join.
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| KEYS
FOR CLASSROOM SUCCESS |
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Students demonstrate engagement
in the learning process. |
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Students demonstrate
appropriate attendance and punctuality. |
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Students demonstrate
respect for self and others in the
learning environment. |
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Students demonstrate
responsibility, accountability, and
professionalism. |
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Students demonstrate
effective use of learning resources.
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» more
about being successful in the classroom |
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Directory
- Jackson Campus
Directory
| Student Services
- Balsam Center, 1st Floor |
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Philip Weast, Dean
of Student Services |
Ext.
431 |
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Matthew Chadwick, Admissions Officer |
Ext. 217 |
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Administrative Assistant: Admissions |
Ext. 253 |
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Career Planning Coordinator |
Ext. 212 |
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Amy Cunningham, Administrative Assistant:
Enrollment Services |
Ext. 352 |
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Christy Deaver, Registrar |
Ext. 406 |
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Karen Reed, Administrative Assistant:
Student Records |
Ext.
219 |
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Jan Smith, Testing Coordinator/Enrollment
Counselor |
Ext.
332 |
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Melody Lawrence, Financial Aid
Director |
Ext.
224 |
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Suzy Gregory, Financial Aid Officer |
Ext.
315 |
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Cathy Setser, Administrative Assistant:
Financial Aid |
Ext. 338 |
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| Business Services
- Balsam Center, 1st Floor |
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Toni Holland, Cashier |
Ext. 290 |
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| Arts & Sciences
- Oaks Hall, 1st Floor |
Ext. 300 |
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Barbarba Putman, Dean of Arts &
Sciences |
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Darlene Peebles, Administrative
Assistant: Arts & Sciences |
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| Career Technologies
- Founders Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 211 |
Ext. 204 |
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Thom Brooks, Dean of Career Technologies |
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Claudia Buchanan, Administrative
Assistant: Career Technologies |
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| Health Sciences
- Balsam Center, 2nd Floor
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Ext. 305 |
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Deb, Klalvohn, Dean of Health Sciences |
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Lisa Crawford, Administrative Assistant:
Health Sciences |
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| Instructional
Services - Bradford Hall, 3rd Floor,
Room 301 |
Ext 377 |
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Gene C. Couch, Jr., Vice President
for Instruction & Student Services |
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Elizabeth Guertin, Administrative
Assistant: Instruction & Student
Services |
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| Learning Assistance
Center - Oaks Hall, 2nd Floor |
Ext. 325 |
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Toni Knott, LAC Director |
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| Student Support
Services - Oaks Hall, 1st Floor |
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Cheryl Contino-Conner, Director |
Ext. 245 |
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Peter Buck, Counselor |
Ext. 243 |
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Marti Hunter, Counselor |
Ext. 420 |
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Laurie Butler, Administrative Assistant:
Student Support Services |
Ext. 231 |
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| Faculty -
see
list |
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Student
Privacy Rights
Southwestern Community College,
in accordance with existing state
and federal laws, reaffirms the rights
of students to access their official
educational records and to challenge
the accuracy of such information.
The college limits the release of
personally identifiable data, other
than directory information, without
explicit student consent. |
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Directory Information
Information identified as public or
directory information may be released
without the student’s consent
for purposes deemed beneficial to
the student by the president or designees.
Directory information is defined as
the student’s name, local address,
e-mail address, major field of study,
participation in officially recognized
activities and sports, degrees and
honors received, dates of enrollment
and current enrollment status. |
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Right to Restrict
Release
Students who do not wish any or all
of the above directory information
released to outside agencies must
notify the registrar in writing within
thirty (30) days after their initial
registration. |
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Right
of Access
The following persons or groups
are authorized access to official
records without student consent: |
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College faculty and other
college officials with legitimate
educational interests. |
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College officials of other
institutions in which the student
seeks or intends to enroll. |
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Authorized representatives
of federal, state, or local
government. |
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Authorized organizations conducting
studies or determining eligibility
related to testing, financial
aid or instruction. |
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Accrediting organizations
in order to carry out their
accrediting functions. |
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In emergencies, appropriate
persons if necessary to protect
the health or safety of the
student or others. |
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Information about deceased
students may be released to
a spouse, parents or executors
of a student’s estate
for a period of six (6) months
after the death. Beyond six
months, deceased student information
is rated the same as other student
directory information. The request
for deceased student information
must be in writing accompanied
by an official death certificate. |
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The Student Record Policy
is located in this
section of this handbook
and provides a full statement on student
privacy rights. |
Student
Right-To-Know Information
Southwestern Community College is
committed to informing enrolled and
prospective students about the probabilities
of success in each program as well
as current job market information.
The United States Department of Education
requires that each institution of
higher education publish completion
rates for individuals who entered
as full-time students and who completed
their curriculum programs within one-and-one-half
times the time allowed for the program
in the academic catalog. The average
rate of persistence toward degree
completion of students in each curriculum
at Southwestern is available from
the Registrar. The Career Assessment
and Testing Services can provide current
job market information and job-placement
data for each academic program. Campus
security can provide campus crime
statistics. The most recent statistics
are located here.
Please refer to all student-related
policies and regulations. |
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| Weather Policy
- click
here |
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NATURE
TRAIL
Encompassing our existing nature trail
with newly added wooded sections linked
up with more urban sidewalks, we have
created a scenic 1.87 mile loop around
campus for you to get out and enjoy.
There are four trailheads at which
to start, each with an informational
kiosk and trail maps for you to use.
These are located at the north corner
of the Balsam Center, above the Library,
at the water tower and on the road
to the maintenance yard. Feel free
to bring friends and family to enjoy
all or part of our scenic mountain
campus. |
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Rules of the Trail |
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No alcohol or drug use on college
property |
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Keep all pets on a leash |
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No bikes or other off-road vehicles |
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Please do not litter |
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Beware of animals and hazardous
plants |
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Report any trail issues or problems
to campus security |
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Wear appropriate footwear and clothing |
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» more
about the SCC Nature Trail
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