COLLEGE CATALOG and STUDENT HANDBOOK
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2008-2009
Enterprise-Ozark Community College is accredited to award Associate Degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone (404) 679-4501. Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
American Association of Community Colleges
Alabama College Association
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
National Association of College and University Business Officers
Alabama Association of College and University Business Officers
Association of Alabama College Administrators
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Alabama Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Council on Resource Development
www.eocc.edu
Enterprise Campus P.O. Box 1300 / 600 Plaza Drive Enterprise, Alabama 36331/36330 (334) 347-2623 |
Fort Rucker Site Aviation Building 4502 Kingsman Street Fort Rucker, AL 36362 (334) 598-3438 |
Aviation Center at Mobile 1975 Avenue C Mobile, AL 36615 (251) 438-2816 |
Aviation Campus at Ozark 3405 Highway 231 South Ozark, AL 36360 (334) 774-5113 |
Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to make changes in the fees, offerings and regulations announced in this publication as circumstances may require.
Volume 42 August 2008
Although the publisher of this College Catalog and Student Handbook has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical, or printing errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. All information contained in this College Catalog and Student Handbook is subject to change by the appropriate officials of Enterprise-Ozark Community College and the Alabama College System without prior notice; officials reserve the right to modify, revoke, or add to the College regulations at any time. The provisions of this document/publication are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Enterprise-Ozark Community College. For current information, contact the Office of Admissions at the Enterprise Campus, (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233.
Mission of Enterprise-Ozark Community College 8
College-Level Competencies 8
Administration and Control 9
History 10
The President's Council 11
Planning and Assessment Council 11
College Assembly 11
Faculty Senate 11
Participation in the Decision-Making Process 11
The Physical Plant - Enterprise Campus 11
The Physical Plant - Fort Rucker Site 12
The Physical Plant - Aviation Campus at Ozark 12
The Physical Plant - Aviation Center at Mobile 13
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment 13
Americans With Disabilities Act 13
Sexual Harassment 13
Drug Abuse Prevention Policy 13
Tobacco Usage Policy 13
Contagious Disease Policy 13
Grievance Policies and Procedures for Students 14
Intellectual Property 14
Selective Service Registration 15
Where to go for Information 15
Admission of First-Time College Students 17
Admission of Transfer Students 18
General Principles for Transfer of Credit 19
Admission of Transient Students 19
Policy on Placement Testing 19
Enrollment for Accelerated High School Students 20
Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit for High School Students 20
Admission of Non-Citizens/International Students 21
Special Students 21
Admission Procedures 21
Tuition 23
Facilities Renewal Fee 23
Technology Fee 23
Other Fees 23
Tuition, Facilities Renewal and Technology Fee Refunds 23
Refund for Partial Withdrawal 23
Short Course Refunds 23
General Information 24
Eligibility 24
Financial Aid Programs Available 24
How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid 25
Verification Requirements 25
Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 25
Evaluation of Satisfactory Academic Progress 26
Veterans' Benefits 26
Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Veterans 28
Certification of Veterans 28
EOCC Scholarships 29
The EOCC Foundation Scholarships 29
Scholarships in the Process of Being Endowed 34
Memorial/Special Scholarships 34
How to Apply for Scholarships 35
Mission and Goals 36
Guidance Services 36
Federal Student Support Programs - TRIO 37
Testing Program 37
Library/Learning Resources Center (LRC) 38
Success Center 38
Career Fair 39
College Transfer Day 39
Job Placement 39
Student Academic Success (SAS) Lab 39
Master Student, ORI 103 39
Orientation 39
Kindercollege 40
The EOCC Bookstores 40
Student Organizations 40
Chaperoned Events 42
Other Student Activities 42
Academic Advising 42
Student Conduct Code 44
Information Technology (IT) Policy 46
Disciplinary Procedures 49
Organization of the Discipline Committee 50
Due Process 51
Penalty Without Hearing by Discipline Committee 51
Temporary Suspensions 51
Rules of Evidence 51
Hearing Procedures 52
Notification of Action 52
Disciplinary Actions 52
Nonstudent Sanction 53
Drug Testing of Student Athletes 53
Preventing Sexual Assault/Acquaintance Rape 57
Inspection of the College's Facilities 57
Disclosure of Campus Security Policies and Campus Crime Statistics 57
Traffic and Parking 59
Student Health Services 60
Grading 62
Quality Points 62
Course Forgiveness 62
Incompletes 62
Auditing 62
Distance Education Policy 63
Degrees and Certificates 63
Degree Requirements 63
Dual Enrollment 64
Attendance 64
Excused Absences 65
Standards of Academic Progress 65
Standards of Progress Policy 65
Intervention for Student Success 65
Application of Standards of Progress 65
Process for Appeal for Readmission 66
Definition of Terms 66
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 66
Final Examinations 67
Dropping or Adding a Class 67
Withdrawal from a Course/Complete Withdrawal from the College 67
Academic Bankruptcy 68
Maximum and Minimum Course Loads 68
Honors and Recognitions 68
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 69
Advanced Placement Credit (AP) 69
Foreign Language Placement Policy 69
Special Programs for Military Servicemembers 70
Evening Program 70
Continuing Education and Community Service Program 70
Adult Education, Training & General Education Development (GED) Program 71
Academic Competitions 71
Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degrees 72
Associate in Applied Science Degree 72
Career Programs 73
Business Administration 74
Office Administration 77
Health Information Techonolgy 79
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 80
Computer and Information Science 81
Computer Maintenance Technology 82
Microcomputer Technology Certificate 83
Computer Programming Certificate 83
Computer Maintenance Technology Certificate 84
Geographic Information Systems Certificate 84
Criminal Justice 84
Child Development 84
Emergency Medical Services and Health and Fitness 86
Paramedical Certificate 86
Emergency Medical Services Basic Certificate 87
Computer Graphics Career Program Certificate 87
Airframe Technology 87
Avionics Technology 88
General Aviation Technology Short Certificate 89
Powerplant Technology 90
Cooperative Programs with Other Institutions 91
Aviation Division 92
Business and Computer Information Science Division 97
English, Foreign Language, and Communication Division 109
Fine Arts Division 110
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Health/Fitness Division 115
History and Social Sciences Division 123
Mathematics Division 127
Science Division 128
Index 139
INTERIM PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE
NANCY W. CHANDLER, ED.D.
At Enterprise-Ozark Community College, we
are committed to our students and our
community. The College is constantly updating,
improving, and expanding the programs of study
to ensure our graduates earn a relevant degree
with a quality education that will empower them
to reach their full potential. We seek to provide
each student with the skills to be productive
citizens in an ever changing society and to
inspire each student to demand excellence in all
their endeavors.
EOCC is beginning its forty-second year of providing state-of-the-art occupational programs and transfer programs with a tradition of excellence and guaranteed transferability in compliance with the State Articulation Program. Relevance, quality, and low cost are the reasons EOCC is an excellent choice for your postsecondary educational training. As you learn more about us, we believe you will want to learn with us. This catalog is a good start, but don’t stop here. The College’s faculty and staff are ready and willing to assist you. We welcome your visit to the campus in Enterprise, the Aviation Campus at Ozark, the Fort Rucker Site, or the Aviation Center in Mobile. Additional information may be found at our website at www.eocc.edu.
We are ready to help you make the most of tomorrow by beginning today at Enterprise-Ozark Community College.
FALL SEMESTER, 2008
Faculty Duty Days August 18-21, Monday-Thursday
Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:00 p.m. August 19, Tuesday
Registration August 20, Wednesday
First Official Class Day August 22, Friday
Beginning of First Mini-term August 25, Monday
Drop/Add First Mini-term Deadline August 26, Tuesday
Drop/Add Full Term Deadline August 27, Wednesday
Holiday, Labor Day September 1, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term October 3, Friday
Founders’ Day Activities October 14, Tuesday
First Mini-term Exams (Tuesday/Thursday Classes) October 14, Tuesday
First Mini-term Exams (Monday/Wednesday Classes) October 15, Wednesday
First Mini-term Ends October 15, Wednesday
Second Mini-term Begins October 16, Thursday
Drop/Add Second Mini-term Deadline October 20, Monday
60% Title IV Tuition Adjustment Date October 28, Tuesday
Career Fair—Enterprise Campus November 6, Thursday
Career Fair —Aviation Campus at Ozark TBA
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term November 7, Friday
Priority Registration for Spring November 10-12, Monday-Wednesday
Holiday, Veteran’s Day November 11, Tuesday
Registration Open to all Students November 13, Thursday
Student Holidays (Prof. Dev.) November 24-26, Monday-Wednesday
Holidays, Thanksgiving November 27-28, Thursday-Friday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term December 5, Friday
Second Mini-term Exams (Monday/Wednesday Classes) December 15, Monday
Second Mini-term Exams (Tuesday/Thursday Classes) December 16, Tuesday
Final Exams Full-term Classes December 15-18, Monday-Thursday
Last Class Day December 18, Thursday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. December 19, Friday
Holidays, Christmas & New Year December 22-31, & January 1-2
SPRING SEMESTER, 2009
Faculty Duty Days January 5-9, Monday-Friday
Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:00 p.m. January 7, Wednesday
Registration January 8, Thursday
First Official Class Day January 12, Monday
First Mini-term Begins January 12, Monday
Drop/Add Deadline for First Mini-term January 13, Tuesday
Drop/Add Deadline for Full Semester Classes January 14, Wednesday
Holidays, Lee/King Birthdays January 19, Monday
College Transfer Day TBA
Student Holiday (Prof. Dev.) February 16, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term February 20, Friday
First Mini-term Exams (Tuesday/Thursday Classes) March 5, Thursday
First Mini-term Exams (Monday/Wednesday Classes) March 9, Monday
First Mini-term Ends March 9, Monday
Second Mini-term Begins March 10, Tuesday
Drop/Add Deadline for Second Mini-term March 11, Wednesday
60% Title IV Tuition Adjustment Date March 23, Monday
Spring Break March 23-27, Monday-Friday
Classes Resume March 30, Monday
Last Day to Drop/Add—Second Mini-term March 11, Wednesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term April 3, Friday
Student Holiday (Prof. Dev.) April 10, Friday
Priority Registration for Summer April 13-14, Monday-Tuesday
Summer Registration Open for all Students April 15, Wednesday
Last day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term May 1, Friday
Second Mini-term Exams (Tuesday/Thursday Classes) May 5, Tuesday
Second Mini-term Exams (Monday/Wednesday Classes) May 6, Wednesday
Second Mini-term Ends May 6, Wednesday
Final Exams May 7-12, Thursday-Tuesday
Last Class Day May 12, Tuesday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. May 13, Wednesday
Faculty Duty Days May 13-15, Wednesday-Friday
Graduation (Enterprise/Ozark/Fort Rucker) May 14, Thursday
Graduation (Mobile) May 15, Friday
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2008
Holiday, Memorial Day May 25, Monday
Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:00 p.m. May 27, Wednesday
Faculty Duty Days May 28-29, Thursday-Friday
Registration May 28, Thursday
First Official Class Day June 1, Monday
First Mini-term Begins June 1, Monday
Last Day to Drop/Add Deadline for First Mini-term June 2, Tuesday
Last Day to Drop/Add Deadline for Full Term June 3, Wednesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term June 26, Friday
First Mini-term Exams July 2, Thursday
First Mini-term Ends July 2, Thursday
Holiday, Independence Day July 3, Friday
Second Mini-term Begins July 6, Monday
Last Day to Drop/Add for Second Mini-term July 7, Tuesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term July 10, Friday
Priority Registration for Fall July 13-14, Monday-Tuesday
60% Title IV Tuition Adjustment Date July 14, Tuesday
Registration Open to all Students July 15, Wednesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term July 31, Friday
Second Mini-term Exams August 6, Thursday
Second Mini-term Ends August 6, Thursday
Final Exams Full-term Classes August 7-11, Friday-Tuesday
Last Class Day August 11, Tuesday
Faculty Last Duty Day August 12, Tuesday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. August 12, Tuesday
Payment Due for Fall Pre-Registration by 4:00 p.m. TBA
CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND THIS CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK
The information and statements set forth in this Catalog and Student Handbook are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While provisions of this Catalog and Student Handbook will ordinarily be applied as stated, Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to change any provision listed in this Catalog and Student Handbook, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort is made to keep students advised of any such changes. It is especially important that students keep themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree programs.
MISSION OF THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
The Alabama Community College System, consisting of public two-year community and technical colleges and an upper division college, seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for the people of Alabama.
MISSION OF ENTERPRISE-OZARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EOCC’s mission is to offer educational opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment, enhance the quality of life in the region, and promote economic growth. To accomplish this mission, Enterprise-Ozark Community College employs several institutional strategies, including, but not limited to, open access, diversity in curriculum, high qualitiy staff, and convenient access to college services, including online. The purposes of the College guide the institutional programs provided, and these programs help to achieve the desired expected goals for the institution. Assessment of expected college goals provides information for planning and involvement.
The mission is further defined by: INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSES To Develop Human Potential To Transmit Knowledge To Supply Highly Educated and Trained Talent To Cultivate Responsible Citizenship To Facilitate Lifelong Learning To Enhance Cultural and Recreational Development To Supply Educational Resources For Community Development To Ensure Equal Access to Higher Education To Strengthen Regional Ownership of and Support for the College |
Purposes are pursued through: INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIES Open Access: Diversity in Curriculum, Support Services, and Instructional Methods High Quality Staff and Programs High Quality Facilities, Materials, and Equipment Convenient Locations: Campuses, Sites, and the World Wide Web Online Access: Convenient Course Schedules: Active Pursuit of Institutional Development Active Pursuit of Economic Development Continuing Assessment of Educational/Business/Industry Needs Programs, Services, Personnel, Facilities, and Technology Public Relations |
Strategies and Purposes Guide: INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS Comprehensive Curriculum: Comprehensive Support Services: Educational Levels Student Activities Community Services/Continuing Education Institutional Development Skills Training |
Programs Achieve: INSTITUTIONAL GOALS To Prepare Students for Transfer to Other Colleges and Universities To Provide Educational Leadership To Prepare Students for Immediate Employment To Upgrade Skills or Retrain Workers To Help Persons Improve Learning Skills and Overcome Educational Deficiencies To Assist Persons in Formulating and Achieving Their Educational Goals To Help Individuals Adapt Successfully to Personal, Technological, and Other Environmental Changes To Improve the Social, Economic, and Cultural/Recreational Life of Citizens To Aid Persons in Acquiring and Maintaining Wellness To Establish and/or Expand Collaborations and Partnerships to Promote Progress in the Region |
The EOCC Instructional Council has developed a comprehensive list of skills which graduates and transfer students should achieve while enrolled in general education courses. Students who complete an A.A. or A.S. degree, or who complete general education courses for the A.A.S. degree or for transfer, should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas.
Communication
To develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, along with effective non-verbal communication strategies.
Mathematical
To develop the skills necessary to accurately organize, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from various types of mathematical information and to apply mathematical concepts and reasoning to problem solving
Aesthetic Response
To develop personal response to various works of fine and performing arts
Technology
To develop proficiency in the use of technology
Thinking and Problem Solving
To develop the skills necessary for analysis, syntheses, evaluation, decision making, and critical creative thinking
Enterprise-Ozark Community College is part of the state system of two-year colleges authorized by the Alabama Legislature under Act No. 93, approved May 3, 1963. The President of the College is directly responsible to the Alabama State Board of Education through the Chancellor of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
Board of Trustees - Alabama Community and Technical Colleges
Governor Bob Riley, President
Mr. Bradley Byrne, Chancellor
First District Mr. Randy McKinney
Second District Mrs. Betty Peters
Third District Mrs. Stephanie Bell
Fourth District Dr. Ethel H. Hall
Fifth District Mrs. Ella Bell
Sixth District Mr. David F. Byers, Jr.
Seventh District Mrs. Sandra Ray
Eighth District Dr. Mary Jane Caylor
The public junior college system of Alabama was established in 1963 through the efforts of Governor George C. Wallace and the Alabama Legislature. Enterprise was selected as the site for one of the original twelve state junior colleges. Area citizens and civic groups raised money for the purchase of a 100-acre campus site, donated library materials, and provided a number of scholarships - thus beginning a history of college and community cooperation for which Enterprise-Ozark Community College is noted.
On September 25, 1965, the first freshman class, numbering 256 students, was registered at the College which was originally named Enterprise State Junior College. These students attended classes in rented rooms in downtown Enterprise and in the educational building of the First Methodist Church. Fortunately these makeshift arrangements lasted only during the first year, for in the fall of 1966 the present campus was occupied. This campus has grown and now consists of seven modern buildings situated on a beautifully landscaped site. An addition to the Learning Resources Center in Snuggs Hall, an addition to Lolley Hall, and the newly constructed Talmadge Hall were occupied Spring Quarter of 1990. In 1983, the College began offering credit courses and non-credit short courses at the Fort Rucker Site.
Upon the retirement in 1981 of the College’s first president, B.A. Forrester, Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge was appointed President of the College. Dr. Talmadge had served as Dean of the College since its establishment and provided dynamic leadership for the development of the College’s academic program. He retired in September of 1994. When Dr. Talmadge retired, Vice Chancellor for the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, Dr. Stafford L. Thompson, was appointed Interim President. Dr. Thompson was appointed President of the College on March 28, 1996.
In February 2003, the Alabama State Board of Education approved the reorganization of Enterprise State Junior College with the Aviation Campus at Ozark and the Aviation Center at Mobile of George C. Wallace Community College - Dothan. This created a new comprehensive community college which was named Enterprise-Ozark Community College.
The Aviation Campus at Ozark originated in 1960 as a part of the educational program administered by the Ozark City Board of Education. In 1962, the institution’s aviation maintenance program was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. By act of the State Legislature in 1963, the institution, which was then known as Alabama Institute of Aviation Technology, was brought under the Alabama State Board of Education as a state vocational trade school. In 1970, the institution was accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1973, the Alabama State Board of Education changed the name to Alabama Aviation and Technical College, and in 1976, the Board authorized the establishment of an off-campus center in Mobile, Alabama. In 1991, the College was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate in applied science degree, and the College’s accreditation was reaffirmed in 1997. In 1996, the College and its Mobile center were merged with George C. Wallace Community College and the names of the locations were changed to the Aviation Campus in Ozark and the Aviation Center at Mobile. In 2008, the new Aviation Technical Training Center on the Aviation Campus in Ozark opened its doors for classes.
Over the years, EOCC’s enrollment has grown steadily. Annual enrollments number more than 2,250 students in credit courses, with an additional 2,000 adults registered in continuing education programs annually. The College has established and maintained a superior academic reputation.
In addition to its primary focus on academic excellence, throughout its history Enterprise-Ozark Community College has emphasized student service through special attention to the needs of certain groups of citizens and a varied program of student activities. Special programs and services for women, employees of businesses and industries, and military servicemembers and their families are available.
The College has also received state and national recognitions for a variety of student activities. For over 30 years, the Enterprise Campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society of American two-year colleges, has been recognized as one of the top chapters in the nation. In 1984 and 1992, the chapter was named The Most Distinguished Chapter in the Nation, and in 1986-87 and 2001-02, the sponsors were named Most Distinguished Sponsor. The chapter maintains active chapters on both the Enterprise and Ozark campuses and continues chapter placement in the top ten percent internationally. The First Impressions Team (FIT), which leads the orientation programs for new students, has been recognized by the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop of the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) for outstanding leadership. The FIT sponsor, Dr. Betty Cully, was designated as an Outstanding Orientation Director in 1995 and 2003. The College’s show choir, the Entertainers, has been consistently rated Superior in competitions and the group has received “Best in Class” awards numerous times. The group has received all of the first place honors in the Show Choir Category of the Alabama College Association Music Showcase.
Athletics have been an important part of the college experience as well. The EOCC baseball team won the Alabama State Junior College Championship in 1982 and the Southern Division Championship in 1986. In 1985, the College’s Weevil Women earned the runner-up trophy in the state championship tournament in women’s basketball, and were fourth in the state championship tournament in 2003. Also in 2003, the men’s basketball team was runner-up in the Alabama Junior College Division I Conference. The men’s team won that conference in 2004. Both former head coaches, Chelita DuBois and Jimmy Messer, were named 2003 Coaches of the Year for the Alabama Community College Athletic Division, and Coach Messer received this honor again in 2004. At one time the College had a women’s tennis team which won second place in state competition for Division II in 1997 and 1998. The College’s golf team won second place in state competition for Division II in 1998.
Throughout its history, Enterprise-Ozark Community College has been successful in attracting federal and private funds that have enabled the College to develop innovative programs and services. The College has received three major five-year development grants and three endowment grants totaling more than $7 million from the Title III Institutional Aid Program in the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to comprehensive faculty development and curriculum improvement projects, these grants have financed the purchase of state-of-the-art computer equipment throughout the campus as well as the establishment of the Career Development Center (now known as the Success Center), the Learning Resources Center, and the Kindercollege. Other federal and foundation grants enabled the College to establish the Tutorial Assistance Program for Students—now Student Support Services, the Adult Basic Education Program, the Workplace Literacy Program, Student Academic Support Services Laboratory, and the National Science Foundation scholarship program. In 2000 and 2001, National Science Foundation Grants provided scholarships to students majoring in science, engineering, or computer information science. In 2005, a Community-Based Job Training Grant was awarded by the Department of Labor to build the capacity of the College to train technicians for the skills required to succeed in high-growth, high-demand aviation industries.
The EOCC Foundation was established in 1982 to enhance the College’s ability to seek private funding. Administered by a Board of Directors composed of business and civic leaders, the Foundation has developed an endowment program that funds student scholarships as well as faculty development, curriculum improvement, and continuing education projects.
Before his untimely death in 1993, Enterprise native and nationally renowned theatre director and producer, James Hatcher, made arrangements for his valuable collection of theatre memorabilia and literature to be displayed at EOCC. The James Hatcher Collection is housed in Forrester Hall.
President Thompson, the faculty, and staff are continuing the College’s legacy of excellence in education at all locations of the College and in the surrounding communities. Dynamic leadership, dedication to the teaching-learning process, and superior support services achieve the College’s mission.
NOTE: THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE IS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND OTHER COLLEGE GROUPS.
The President’s Council reviews policies that affect the College as a whole. It acts in an advisory capacity and recommends policy changes to the President for his approval. Members of the Council are the College Deans and/or any other person(s) designated by the President of the College.
PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT COUNCIL
The Planning and Assessment Council advises and makes recommendations to the President’s Council on matters related to institutional planning, assessment, and evaluation policies and processes.
The College Assembly serves as an open forum of all College employees for information sharing.
The Faculty Senate was established for the purpose of facilitating communication among faculty and between administration and the faculty. As a recommending body, the Faculty Senate provides a forum for the faculty to express opinions and ideas relative to achieving the purposes, objectives, and mission of the College. The Faculty Senate strives to enhance a cooperative spirit among the professional staff and, further, to maintain an atmosphere conducive and supportive of effective education. The Faculty Senate serves as the Faculty Advisory Committee to the President.
PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
The College encourages student participation in the decision-making process primarily through the Student Government Association and student membership on the following College committees: Disciplinary Committee, Student Affairs Advisory Committee, the College Planning and Assessment Council, the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Student Athlete Advisory Board.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT - ENTERPRISE CAMPUS
Seven modern, fully equipped and air-conditioned buildings are in use. They include an administrative and general classroom building, a science building, a learning resources center (LRC), an EMS and Health/Fitness building, a fine arts building, an English and social sciences building, a student center, and a maintenance shop. Convenient driveways and paved parking areas are provided for students and faculty.
The buildings are situated on a 160-acre tract approximately one and one-half miles east of downtown Enterprise at the intersection of Plaza Drive and the Boll Weevil Circle. Recreation facilities for softball, baseball, tennis, jogging, swimming, and volleyball have been developed for both college and community use.
Wallace Hall - WA (1966). The administration building is a two-story structure which houses the computer center, administrative offices, faculty offices, and classrooms for business education and computer science. The building is named in honor of Governor George C. Wallace.
Snuggs Hall - SN (1966). This building is named for the late William Elbert Snuggs, former principal of Enterprise High School, a past president of the Alabama Education Association (AEA), and a past president of the Alabama Retired Teachers Association, who made one of the first cash contributions to the College. The building houses the Learning Resources Center (LRC) which includes the Library and Media Department. Also located here are the Kindercollege, Computer and Media Technology Department, and offices. Snuggs Hall is situated south of Wallace Hall and is connected to Sessions Hall by a covered walkway and a paved plaza.
Sessions Hall - SE (1966). Laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices for the teaching of zoology, botany, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are housed in Sessions Hall. An unusual feature of the building is the octagonal lecture room which provides a spotlighted demonstration table and seats 114 persons. The lecture room serves as a meeting place for students and community groups. The hall is named for the late L.H. Sessions, who for forty years was either a member or chairman of the Enterprise School Board, a tireless worker for quality education and an active force in getting a junior college located in Enterprise.
Lolley Hall - LO (1967). The health building is named for the late Senator W. Ray Lolley, who was instrumental in causing legislation to be passed creating the Alabama junior college system. The building contains offices, dressing rooms, and classrooms as well as activity areas. The building contains one of the largest gymnasiums in Alabama. The Emergency Medical Services program and weight room facilities are also located here. A heated indoor swimming pool was added in 1974; two classrooms and offices were added in 1990.
Lurleen B. Wallace Hall - LW (1969). This large student center contains a bookstore, meeting rooms, the counseling suite, Admissions and Financial Aid, the Success Center, the Student Support Services (SSS), the Student Academic Support (SAS) laboratory, Dean of Student Affairs’ office, and Registrar’s office. It is named to honor Governor Lurleen B. Wallace.
Forrester Hall - FO (1977). The fine arts building contains classrooms and office space for art and music. A tiered lecture room, a large choral lecture room, and a MIDI laboratory are special features of the building. The James Hatcher Collection is also housed here. The building is named for the late Benjamin Abb Forrester, first president of the College.
Talmadge Hall - TA (1990). The newest building on campus houses classrooms and offices for the English and social sciences departments. The Conner Gallery, a unique art display room, enables the College to show valuable exhibits to students and the community. The building is named for Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge, the College’s second president.
Maintenance Shop - (1973). Located on Bellwood Road, this facility is used to house all maintenance operations for the Enterprise Campus.
Cunningham Drive. The peripheral drive around the campus is named for the late O.I. Cunningham, who as Executive Secretary of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, worked tirelessy to establish a college in Enterprise and remained throughout the rest of his life one of the most loyal supporters of the College.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT - FORT RUCKER SITE
Building 4502. Located on the corner of Andrews Avenue and Kingsman Street, this large building contains the offices and classrooms for this site. The Fort Rucker Site was established in 1983 and has continued to grow in service to the soldiers in the United States Army, their family members, and surrounding community members.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT - AVIATION CAMPUS AT OZARK
Sitting on a hill on Highway 231 in Ozark, the Aviation Campus features six classroom and office buildings plus additional buildings with work bays for mechanics and maintenance labs.
Henry B. Steagall, II Hall - STE. This building houses the administrative offices along with Student Services, the Learning Resources Center, as well as classrooms.
James B. Sasser Building - SAS. Fronted by large trees, this building contains a cafetorium, where numerous activities are held throughout the year, as well as classrooms.
James Douglas Brown Building - BRN. Sitting at the back of the campus across South Union Avenue, the Brown Building boasts a clear view of the Ozark Airport’s runway. Housing the Aviation Maintenance Technology classes, the aviation division office and faculty offices, a computer lab and work bays, it also features a mural, painted by the students in 2003, reflecting the various types of air travel in the past to celebrate 100 Years of Flight.
Rufus Barnett Building - BNT. In addition to and connected to the Brown Building, the Barnett Building also houses Aviation Maintenance Technology classes, work bays, as well as offices.
Henry Higham Building - HIG. Situated just northwest of the Henry B. Steagall, II Building, the Higham Building contains the Avionics Technology laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices.
Aviation Technical Training Center - ATC. This new building opened for classes in 2008. Sitting on the back of the campus, it dominates the view in size and unique architecture. The building contains a hangar, classrooms, and offices.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT - AVIATION CENTER AT MOBILE
Mobile Center Building. Located at 1975 Avenue C, near the Mobile airport, this building houses administrative and faculty offices, classrooms and work bays, and a library. The Mobile Center was established in January 2002. Offering Airframe Technology, General Aviation Technology, Powerplant Technology, and Avionics, the Mobile Center is an extension of the Aviation Campus at Ozark.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
It is the official policy of the Alabama State Department of Education and Enterprise-Ozark Community College that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise-Ozark Community College complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972. Inquiries concerning this policy may be directed to Enterprise-Ozark Community College, Office of the Registrar/Associate Dean of Students, P.O. Box 1300, Enterprise, Alabama 36331, telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
It is the policy of Enterprise-Ozark Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for environmental and program accessibility for persons defined as disabled in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended.
I. Requesting Accommodations
Students with permanent or temporary disabilities that affect their participation in the academic environment are encouraged to request accommodations in a timely manner.
II. Documentation of Disabilities
It is necessary to provide recent documentation of disabilities in order to obtain appropriate accommodations. Guidelines for the documentation of disabilities, as well as all requests for accommodations, documentation of disabilities, and questions concerning ADA should be directed to the EOCC Disability Support Services Staff as follows:
• Enterprise Campus—Mr. Gary Deas, 600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, AL 36330; Lurleen B. Wallace Hall - Student Center, Room LW100; telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233; FAX (334) 347-5569; or e-mail gdeas@eocc.edu;
• Fort Rucker Site—Mr. T. Harvey Watt, Building 4502, Room 153, Fort Rucker, AL 36362; telephone (334) 598-3438; FAX (334) 598-9408; or e-mail hwatt@eocc.edu;
• Aviation Campus at Ozark—Dr. Oretha Harper, 3405 South U.S. Highway 231, Ozark, AL 36360; telephone (334) 774-5113; FAX (334) 774-6399; or e-mail oharper@eocc.edu;
• Aviation Center at Mobile—Mr. Larrie Zimmer, 1975 Avenue C, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone (251) 438-2816, ext. 5101; FAX (251) 438-2836.
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. Sexual harassment is any repeated or unwanted verbal or physical sexual advance, sexually explicit derogatory statements, or sexually discriminatory remarks made by someone on campus which are offensive or objectionable to the recipient or which causes the recipient discomfort or humiliation or which interferes with the recipient’s performance. EOCC does not condone such sexual harassment. Any questions or allegations regarding such harassment at Enterprise or Fort Rucker should be directed to the Dean of Instruction, at the Enterprise Campus, telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2241, the Dean of Technical Education at the Aviation Campus at Ozark, telephone (334) 774-5113, ext. 3601, or the Director of the Aviation Center in Mobile, telephone (251) 438-2816, ext. 5101.
Enterprise-Ozark Community College is committed to the maintenance of a drug-free environment for its employees and students. The College has in operation a drug abuse prevention program which is accessible to all officers, employees, and students. This program includes, but is not limited to, classroom presentations, lectures, conferences, counselors, and Student Government Association activities.
It is the policy of Enterprise-Ozark Community College that no student or college official use any tobacco products while engaged in any official college game, performance, practice, or activity, whether on or off the campus. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.
Enterprise-Ozark Community College will not discriminate against any employee or student who has a contagious disease or who is suspected of having such a disease and is otherwise qualified to be employed or enrolled at EOCC according to the standards set by EOCC for initial and/or continued employment or enrollment.
As a condition of employment or enrollment, the College reserves the right to require a person with a contagious disease to provide medical certification that the condition is such that it does not pose a risk to other employees or students. Such information will be regarded as strictly confidential. Any release of such information will be discussed with the person prior to release and will be limited to those College personnel with a legitimate need to know.
The College further requires that all surfaces or substances contaminated with blood or other body fluids must be cleaned with a disinfectant or disposed of in an aseptic manner.
Instructors and students in teaching laboratories requiring exposure to human blood or other body fluids must use only disposable equipment and dispose of used equipment in an aseptic and safe manner. No student shall be required to obtain or process the blood of other students.
This policy is based upon current legal and medical information and is subject to revision as new information becomes available. The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for administering this policy.
GRIEVANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS
The purpose of the grievance procedure is to provide a means for resolving legitimate complaints quickly and at the most immediate level of responsibility. Students with complaints in the academic area should first discuss the problem with the appropriate faculty member to attempt to resolve the problem. If that fails, the student should contact the Division Chairperson for the faculty member's Division about the problem. If resolution is not satisfactory at the Division Chairperson level, the student should contact the appropriate instructional or technical Dean, then the President if necessary. The stated time lines for these contacts are listed below.
I. Complaints within the Academic Area:
II. Complaints within the Student Affairs Area
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (Copyright, Trademark, Patent Ownership as related to students)
This policy is in compliance with the Alabama State Board of Education Policy 321.01 - Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Ownership.
Definition: An Intellectual Property (IP) is a trademark, copyright, or patent resulting from the creation of any instructional resource or technology. (Examples are copyrights from textbooks, literary works; patents from invention of machines, software; and trademarked materials such as Xerox, SlimFast, IBM.)
I. Ownership:
II. Royalties: Where a marketable IP is created, the student shall share in royalties.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
No person who is required to register with the Selective Service System under the United States Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 453) shall be eligible to enroll in any State postsecondary institution of higher learning without proof of such registration. This proof shall be written notification from the Selective Service System or verification through Federal Financial Aid.
Fort Rucker Site:
For assistance in any matter: Building 4502, Rm. 153, (334) 598-3438
Aviation Campus at Ozark:
For assistance in any matter: Steagall Hall, (334) 774-5113
Aviation Center at Mobile:
For assistance in any matter: Admissions Office, (251) 438-2816
Enterprise Campus: (334) 347-2623
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I. ADMISSION OF FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS
An applicant who has not previously attended any regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution will be designated a first-time student or a native student.
A. Admission to Courses Creditable Toward an Associate Degree
To be eligible for admission to courses creditable toward an associate degree, a first-time college student must meet one of the following criteria:
B. Admission to Courses Not Creditable Toward an Associate Degree
Applicants to courses not creditable toward an associate degree and programs comprised exclusively of courses not creditable to an associate degree may be admitted provided they meet the above standards, or provided they are at least 16 years of age and have not been enrolled in secondary education for at least one calendar year (or upon the recommendation of the local superintendent) and have specifically documented ability to benefit.
These students shall be classified as “Non-Degree-Eligible” students and shall not be allowed to enroll in courses creditable toward an associate degree.
Colleges may establish higher or additional admission requirements for specific programs or services when student enrollment must be limited or to assure ability to benefit.
C. Unconditional Admission of First-time College Students
For unconditional admission, applicants must have on file at the College a completed application for admission and at least one of the following:
All male students between the ages of 18 and 26 must show proof of registration with the U.S. Selective Service System in accordance with P.36-26-15.1 of the Code of Alabama of 1974 (as amended).
For admission to a course not creditable toward an associate degree, applicants with less than a high school diploma or GED must also have on file documented ability to benefit.
D. Conditional Admission of First-time College Students
Conditional admission may be granted to an applicant who does not have on file at the College at least one of the following:
If all required admissions records have not been received by the College prior to issuance of first semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript will read “CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSIONS RECORDS.” This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admissions records. Also, EOCC transcripts will be held until all admissions records are received.
II. ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS
An applicant who has previously attended another regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution will be considered a transfer student and will be required to furnish official transcripts of all work attempted at all said institutions. The College may also require the transfer of student documents required of first-time college students.
Transfer students who meet requirements for admission to courses creditable toward an associate degree shall be classified as “Degree-Eligible” students. Transfer students who do not meet requirements shall be classified as “Non-Degree-Eligible” students.
Applicants who have been suspended or are otherwise unable to re-enroll from another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons will not be considered for admission except upon
A. Unconditional Admission of Transfer Students
A transfer student must have submitted to the College an application for admission and official transcripts from all regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institutions attended and, as designated by the College, any other documents required for first-time college students.
Applicants who have completed the baccalaureate degree will be required to submit only the transcript from the institution granting the baccalaureate degree.
B. Conditional Admission of Transfer Students
Transfer students who do not have on file official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended and any additional documents required by the institution may be granted conditional admission. No transfer student shall be allowed to enroll for a second semester unless all required admissions records have been received by the College prior to registration for the second semester. Also, EOCC transcripts will be held until all admissions records have been received.
If all required admissions records have not been received by the College prior to issuance of first-semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript will read “CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSIONS RECORDS.” This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admissions records.
C. Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students
Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on clear academic status.
A transfer student who is admitted on Clear Academic Status is subject to the same standards of academic progress as a “native” student. Grades accrued at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions are not included in GPA calculation.
Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on academic probation. The transcript will read “ADMITTED ON ACADEMIC PROBATION.”
A transfer student who is admitted on Academic Probation retains that status until the student has attempted at least 12 credit hours at the institution. If, at the conclusion of the semester in which the student has attempted a total of 12 or more credit hours at the institution, and the cumulative GPA at the institution is below 1.5, the student is suspended for one semester. The transcript will read SUSPENDED - ONE SEMESTER.
If, at the conclusion of the semester in which the transfer student admitted on academic probation has attempted a total of 12 or more credit hours at the institution, and the cumulative GPA at the institution is 1.5 or above, the student’s status is clear.
An applicant who has been academically suspended from another regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution may be admitted as a transfer student only after following the appeal process established at the College for “native” students who have been academically suspended. If the transfer student is admitted upon appeal, the student will enter the institution on Academic Probation. The transcript will read “ADMITTED UPON APPEAL - ACADEMIC PROBATION.”
III. GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the institution’s own undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, an institution may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs.
A course completed at other regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements.
A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association or Council on Occupational Education may request an evaluation of transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
A transfer grade of “D” will only be accepted when the transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If the student has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above the “D” grade will be accepted the same as for native students.
Credit may be extended based on a comprehensive evaluation of demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training.
IV. ADMISSION OF TRANSIENT STUDENTS
Students in good standing at another accredited postsecondary institution and who wish to earn credits for transfer to that parent institution may be admitted to Enterprise-Ozark Community College as transient students. The students must submit an application for admission and a Transient Student form or official letter of good standing from the institution they have been attending which certifies that the credits they earn at the College will be accepted as part of their academic program. Such students are not required to file transcripts of their previously earned credits at other postsecondary institutions.
Beginning freshmen must take the COMPASS placement test to insure that they possess the basic skills required for success in college courses. Transfer students must take the COMPASS placement test prior to registering for English Composition or mathematics courses or have credit in math or English on their transcript. The COMPASS test is valid for two years.
Acceptable SAT and ACT scores can be used as the placement test requirement at EOCC. These scores are valid if the student enrolled at EOCC within two years of high school graduation. Otherwise a two-year time limit is used to determine the acceptability of the test.
Entering students scoring 69 or below on the COMPASS test are required to address their reading deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC.
Students may, if they are dissatisfied with their score, retake the reading sections of the COMPASS test for a fee of $8.00.
Students will not be allowed to enroll in any history or psychology course until they meet the passing criteria at the RDG085 level.
Entering students are required to address any writing deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC. Students scoring 69 or below on the COMPASS test will be required to take either ENG092 or ENG093.
C. Mathematics Placement Policy
Students are required to address math deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC. Students scoring 42 or below on the COMPASS math placement test must take MTH090, MATH098, or MTH100. Students wishing to enter precalculus or finite mathematics must score 43 or greater on the COMPASS math placement test.
Students in many AAS degree plans may only need MTH116. For example, MTH116 may be appropriate for a student who has scored 37 on the COMPASS test if he is in a certain AAS degree program. Faculty must consult the current College Catalog and Student Handbook in order to determine the appropriate math level in the AAS degree program.
Students who successfully complete the starting math level may progress to the next math course as required by their major. Students who earn a “D” or “F” grade in their math course are required to retake that class before progressing to the next course in the sequence.
D. Exemptions
Students scoring 480 or above on the verbal and mathematics portions of the SAT will be eligible to begin college level coursework (ENG101 and MTH112/110). Students who score 19 or below on the mathematics portion of the ACT must take the Placement Test. Students who make a 22 on the mathematics portion of the ACT will begin in MTH112/110. Students who make a 24 on the mathematics portion of the ACT will begin in MTH 113 or MTH125. These designations are subject to adjustment as required by the student’s degree curriculum.
In order to begin college-level work in English, the student must score 20 or above on the English portion of the ACT.
E. Advanced Placement
All Alabama state community colleges will accept a score of three (3) or higher on the Advanced Placement subject examinations for credit for a minimum of one course in the subject area corresponding to the test.
Additional Advanced Placement Credit in a single subject area may be awarded by the individual institution at its discretion based on an evaluation of the student’s high school record and career goals.
A maximum of twenty (20) semester hours may be awarded for Advanced Placement by the state community colleges.
VI. ENROLLMENT FOR ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
A high school student is eligible for early admission upon meeting the following criteria:
VII. DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Institutions within The Alabama Community College System are authorized to establish dual enrollment/dual credit programs with local boards of education in the college service area. Courses offered by postsecondary institutions shall be of postsecondary level and enrolled students must pay normal tuition as required by the postsecondary institution, or as stipulated in a contract for services between the two levels. A student is eligible for dual enrollment/dual credit if the student meets the following criteria:
VIII. ADMISSION OF NON-CITIZENS/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Individuals who are not citizens of the United States must use the following procedures for admission to EOCC.
Students must complete the application process at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which enrollment is sought. The application process includes these requirements.
Applicants not meeting the minimum admission requirements may be admitted only to non-credit programs.
Applications are available from the Admissions Office at any EOCC location or at www.eocc.edu. In-state residency forms are required for all students; additionally, all students except those registering for continuing education/community service courses must comply with the selective service policy when applicable.
A. Students Entering College for the First Time
B. Accelerated High School Students
C. Dual Enrollment Students (For students participating in approved dual enrollment courses as provided by contract between the local school system and EOCC.)
G. Students Entering Continuing Education and Community Services Courses (Seminars, Workshops, and Short Courses)
Students who plan to register only for continuing education courses need not apply for regular college admission. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is given based on requirements established by the particular course.
Tuition is $90.00 per credit hour which includes fees of $19.00 per credit hour. Tuition is $90.00 per credit hour for internet courses; there are no fees for internet courses. For all out-of-state and foreign students, tuition is $161.00 per credit hour, which includes fees of $19.00 per credit hour.
Audit fees. Any student who audits a course is charged the regular tuition and fees for the course. Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to change tuition and fees without prior notice.
The Senior Adult Scholarship program automatically waives tuition for college credit courses for any student who is 60 years of age or older and who meets the admission standards of the College and program. These scholarships apply only to credit courses in which space is available and only to tuition, not to registration fees, other fees, books or supplies. Senior citizens granted a tuition waiver under this program may receive the waiver only one time per course.
The Facilities Renewal Fee is $9.00 per semester credit hour, included in the $90.00 tuition fee per credit hour. A Facilities Renewal Fee is not charged for internet courses or classes at the Fort Rucker Site.
The Technology Fee is $9.00 per semester credit hour, included in the $90.00 tuition fee per credit hour. A Technology Fee is not charged for internet courses.
Continuing Education and Short Course Fees. These fees vary according to the nature and length of the course.
Returned Check Fee. Checks given in payment of fees and charges are accepted subject to final payment. If the student’s bank does not honor the demand for payment and returns the check unpaid, the student will be assessed a returned check fee of $30.00. Grades and transcripts for previous attendance will not be released.
Late Registration Fee. A $30.00 (non-refundable) fee is incurred if registration is not completed on the designated date without special provisions being made.
V. TUITION, FACILITIES RENEWAL, AND TECHNOLOGY FEE REFUNDS
Time Limit For Complete Withdrawal. No refunds will be made after the first three weeks of any given semester. Computations are made from the first official class day and are computed according to the date the student actually appears at the College to withdraw and not according to the student’s last day of attendance. If a student withdraws following registration but prior to the first official class day, all tuition and fees are refunded. Refunds are computed as follows.
*An administrative fee not to exceed five percent of tuition and other institutional charges shall be assessed for each withdrawal within the period beginning the first day of class and ending at the end of the third week of class. Enterprise-Ozark Community College shall comply with federal and state regulations relative to refund of tuition and fees.
VI. REFUND FOR PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL
Students who do not completely withdraw from the College but drop a class during the regular drop/add period will be refunded the difference in tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including fees appropriate to the classes dropped. There is no refund due to a student who partially withdraws after the official drop/add period.
A full refund is made when a request is received prior to the first scheduled class meeting. A 75% refund is made when a request is received before the second scheduled class meeting. Refunds are not made after the second scheduled class meeting.
Enterprise-Ozark Community College maintains a full-time, comprehensive Office of Student Financial Aid for the purpose of assisting students and their families as they face the challenge of paying for college. EOCC encourages all students to apply for financial aid. Students can visit the EOCC Financial Aid web site at www.eocc.edu.
The financial aid programs available at EOCC are funded by the federal government, the State of Alabama, various lending institutions, Enterprise-Ozark Community College, and individual donors to the College.
The primary document used to determine eligibility for financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The EOCC Federal School code is 001015. The majority of the financial aid funding at EOCC is awarded to students on the basis of financial need; however, a number of scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, artistic ability, athletic skill, leadership, or other student attributes.
In order to be eligible to receive Title IV federal financial aid at EOCC, a student must:
III. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT ENTERPRISE-OZARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This federal student financial aid program is the foundation upon which most financial aid packages are based. Annual award amounts vary according to student status and payment schedules provided to EOCC by the U.S. Department of Education. Federal Pell Grants do not have to be repaid except in cases involving a student’s complete withdrawal from EOCC before attending at least 60% of a given term. Students are generally paid once per semester. Students are paid only after all required documents are received, reviewed, and approved by the Financial Aid Office staff.
Federal Pell Grant payments are prorated according to the number of hours a student takes each semester.
B. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is similar to the Federal Pell Grant in that it also does not have to be repaid except in cases involving a student’s complete withdrawal from EOCC before attending at least 60% of a given term. FSEOG funds are extremely limited and are distributed to the neediest students based on the student’s expected family contribution (EFC). Students are paid once per semester. There is no special application for these funds; completion of the FAFSA is all that is required to apply for FSEOG.
FWS provides jobs for qualified students who have financial need and who desire to earn part of their educational expenses. FWS awards vary widely. FWS students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week if they qualify. Student workers are paid $7.00 per hour and are paid once per month, on the last working day of the month. Students interested in applying for FWS should indicate their interest on the EOCC Student Data form.
D. Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
To be eligible, students must be residents of Alabama and be able to demonstrate financial need. Students are selected to receive ASAP based on a priority system using student’s expected family contribution (EFC). There is no special application for these funds; completion of the FAFSA is all that is required to apply for ASAP.
E. Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) (Federal Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan)
Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loans are low-interest bank loans available to students and parents to help pay the cost of higher education at approved postsecondary institutions. These loans are authorized by the federal government and are directly insured or guaranteed by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and/or other loan guarantee agencies. Students are urged to consider borrowing only as a last resort, and to borrow no more than is absolutely necessary. Students interested in borrowing under the FFEL programs should contact the Student Financial Aid Office for an application.
IV. HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
In order to apply for a Federal Pell Grant, Work-Study, SEOG, ASAP, or for a Federal Stafford or PLUS Loan, students must:
Students desiring to borrow from the Federal Stafford Loan program must complete EOCC’s Federal Stafford Loan Application. These forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.
All students will be notified of the action taken on their completed applications. The EOCC Financial Aid priority date is June 15 for the following fall semester.
Federal regulations require the verification of adjusted gross income, taxes paid, household size, untaxed income, and other items for at least 30% of federal financial aid recipients at EOCC. If the student’s application is selected for verification, EOCC will request a copy of the student’s and possibly the parent’s federal income tax returns (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) and other financial documents. These must be sent to the EOCC Financial Aid Office. EOCC must receive all requested documentation before processing the application. All parents and students are urged to retain copies of these records!
VI. REQUIRED STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
(Note: These standards were revised in the spring semester 2006 due to the transition to the ACCESS campus-wide information management system. See the 2005-2006 EOCC Catalog for the standards previously in effect.) Students will not receive federal financial aid for any non-remedial classes taken outside of their degree or certificate program.
All EOCC students who receive assistance from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan, or Alabama Student Assistance Programs are required to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward the goal of completing their chosen degree or certificate program within a specified timeframe. All federal financial aid recipients will be subject to the policies listed in this section.
According to 34 CFR 668.16 (e), there are two major components of satisfactory academic progress: the qualitative component (cumulative GPA) and the quantitative component (timeframe for completion).
A. Qualitative Requirement (Cumulative GPA) - All students receiving Title IV federal financial aid will be required to meet the same Standards of Academic Progress applicable to all EOCC students. Each student will be required to meet or exceed the following minimum cumulative GPAs based upon total hours attempted at EOCC:
Semester Credit Hours Attempted |
Cumulative GPA |
12-21 |
1.50 |
22-32 |
1.75 |
33 or more |
2.00 |
B. Quantitative Requirement (Timeframe for Completion) - Each student receiving aid will be expected to complete his/her program of study within a period of time not to exceed 1.5 times the normal length of his/her program. Students must successfully complete two-thirds of all hours attempted in order to complete a program of study within the time allowed. Students enrolled in the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Applied Science degrees may receive federal financial aid for a maximum of 90 semester hours attempted. Credits transferred into a program of study will be counted toward the maximum number of hours attempted.
C. Return of Title IV Funds (Complete Withdrawals) - According to 34 CFR 668.22, if a financial aid recipient completely withdraws from classes prior to completing 60% of a given term, he/she is required to repay all unearned federal financial aid funds. The repayment will not exceed more than half of any grant funds received, and each student who owes a repayment will be notified in writing by the EOCC Business Office of the requirement to repay Title IV funds. The student will then have 45 days to repay or to make satisfactory arrangements to repay the funds. The failure of a student to repay unearned Title IV funds or make satisfactory arrangements within the 45 day period will be reported to the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS). This action will result in the termination of eligibility for federal financial aid at any institution, not just at EOCC. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS CONSIDERING A COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL TO DISCUSS THE DECISION WITH A MEMBER OF THE FINANCIAL AID STAFF BEFORE WITHDRAWING FROM EOCC!
If a student completely withdraws after completing 60% of the term, no refund is required as the student is considered to have earned 100% of the financial aid awarded for the term.
D. Remedial Coursework - Students are eligible to receive Title IV Federal financial aid for up to 30 semester hours of developmental coursework. Students will not be eligible for financial aid for any remedial courses in excess of the 30 semester hour limit.
E. Appeals Process - Any student placed on financial aid suspension may appeal his/
her status. All appeals must be submitted to the Director of Student Financial Aid in writing within two weeks following the date the student receives notification of the suspension. All appeals should include the reason(s) the student failed to make satisfactory progress and any other documentation that supports the appeal.
F. Attendance Policy - Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid for classes they never attend, or for audited classes. EOCC instructors are responsible for reporting the names of all students who never attend a given class at the end of the drop/add period.
G. Refund Policy - The College’s Refund Policy may be found in the section of the EOCC Catalog which deals with tuition and fees.
VII. EVALUATION OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
Student academic progress will be evaluated at the beginning of each academic year. If a student fails to maintain the required GPA, or fails to successfully complete the required two-thirds of the hours attempted in the previous year, he/she will have failed to make satisfactory academic progress and will not be awarded aid for the succeeding year. These students will be ineligible to receive additional financial aid until such time as their cumulative GPA and/or hours completed comply with the established SAP standards listed above, or until they successfully appeal the suspension of their financial aid eligibility.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to revise its standards of academic progress as it deems necessary. Some aid programs may require students to maintain higher academic standards (e.g. Presidential, Academic/Career, and Foundation scholarships) than those listed in this section. See individual program guidelines for details.
VIII. VETERANS' BENEFITS
The federal government and the state of Alabama have programs which provide financial assistance to veterans and their dependents. Enterprise-Ozark Community College desires to assist veterans as they attempt to receive educational benefits earned through service to their country. The following information is provided to aid veterans as they apply for their educational benefits. Veterans Administration forms are available at all EOCC locations.
A. Alabama G.I. and Dependents' Educational Benefit Act
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to eligible dependents (child, stepchild, spouse, or unmarried widow/er) of disabled veterans (living or deceased) who were permanent civilian residents of Alabama prior to entry into military service. Special consideration is given to permanently and totally disabled veterans who are bona fide residents or were prior to their death. Other qualifying veterans’ categories are former prisoners of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), and those who died in service.
Maximum educational benefits include free tuition, required textbooks, and laboratory fees for four standard academic years or a prescribed technical course at any state-supported junior or community college, university or technical school.
Dependent children must file an application prior to age 26 (may be extended to age 30 in certain cases). A spouse or widow/er does not have a filing deadline or age limitation. For more information and application procedures, contact the nearest Veterans’ Affairs Office located in each county courthouse or write the Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.
B. Old G.I. Bill (Vietnam Era - Chapter 34)
Benefits for veterans under the Old G.I. Bill were terminated December 31, 1989. Some veterans who received benefits under Chapter 34 may be eligible for benefits under the new bill (Montgomery G.I. Bill, Chapter 30). If a veteran has a question regarding remaining eligibility under Chapter 34, he/she may contact the Veterans Administration at 1-800-827-1000. Veterans eligible for this chapter must provide the following:
C. Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
For service beginning on or after January 1, 1977 through June 30, 1985, veterans must provide the following to apply for these benefits.
D. Montgomery G.I. Bill - Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30)
Certain veterans with an “Honorable” discharge and active duty servicemembers may qualify for the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Veterans applying for this program must provide the following items.
E. Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve/National Guard Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606)
Members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard who enlist, reenlist, or extend an enlistment in Selected Reserve or Guard so that the reservist has an obligation to serve for a period of not less than six years following the date of such action may qualify for benefits under Chapter 1606. Students under this program must provide the following:
F. Reserve Educational Assistance Program (R.E.A.P.) Montgomery G.I. Bill-R.E.A.P.- Ch.1607
Members of the Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve or National Guard who are called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency, as declared by the President or Congress may qualify for Ch. 1607 benefits. Generally, a member of a Reserve Component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10, U. S. Code for at least 90 consecutive days under a a contingency operation is eligible for REAP.
Students under this program must provide the following:
G. Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
Vocational rehabilitation is intended to help the service-disabled veteran become independent in daily living and, to the extent possible, to select, prepare for, and secure employment which is compatible with his/her interests, abilities, physical capabilities, and goals. Under Chapter 31, the VA pays the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. The veteran also receives a subsistence allowance. Interested students should contact the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Office in Daleville, Alabama at (334) 598-1738.
IX. REQUIRED STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR VETERANS
Each student receiving VA benefits will be expected to meet or exceed the following cumulative GPAs based upon total hours attempted in his/her program:
Semester Credit Hours Attempted |
Cumulative GPA |
12-21 |
1.50 |
22-32 |
1.75 |
33 or more |
2.00 |
X.