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| General
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PURPOSE
OF THE COLLEGE
Change in the Mission Statement
Mission
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is an open-door, comprehensive
learning-centered institution of higher
education serving the citizens of Rowan
and Cabarrus counties. The college, a member of the North
Carolina Community College System, offers affordable occupational
and education programs leading to the Associate in Applied
Science Degree and an Arts and Sciences program leading
to the Associate in Arts Degree. Diplomas and certificates
are awarded for other occupational, adult and continuing
education programs. The primary focus
of the college’s offerings is on workforce development
by meeting the educational needs of the individual and
meeting the changing training requirements of business
and industrial firms as well as other employers in the
service area.
Reflecting its commitment to student
learning outcomes,the college strives
to inspire adults to increase their knowledge, develop
occupational and technical proficiencies,
respond to lifelong learning opportunities, and participate
as responsible citizens in a democratic society.
Goals
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To increase the academic attainment
of adult citizens through comprehensive programs
of lifelong learning that include the high school
level, the one-year diploma level, and the two-year
degree level, as well as articulation that facilitates
transfer of occupational courses and two-year degrees
to four-year institutions.
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To increase the occupational
and technical skill levels of adult citizens.
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To increase the economic development
of the area.
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To increase the quality of
life of adult citizens through personal growth
and development.
- To increase participation in the democratic process.
RCCC meets its institutional goals through these
educational offerings:
- Specialized occupational education degree programs
leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree
and occupational programs leading to certificates
and diplomas.
- Arts and Sciences course offering leading to the
Associate in Arts degree.
- Customized training programs which increase the
productivity of employees of existing firms and organizations
in the service area and programs which prepare potential
employees for new businesses and industries.
- Adult education and continuing education programs
which include literacy skills, English as a Second
Language (ESL), the North Carolina High School Equivalency
program (GED), and occupational skills courses.
- Avocational courses and cultural events to enhance
the personal growth and development of the citizens
of the area.
- Programs of instruction and student government
activities to increase awareness of the democratic
process.
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| Academic
Information and Policies |
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Withdrawal
Policy
Change in Drop/Add
(Schedule Change) Period
On page 33, the last paragraph of the Withdrawal Policy
has been revised as follows:
Courses may be dropped and/or added at any time during
the schedule change period (first two days of the semester). Courses
dropped on or before the 10% point of the semester will
not appear on the student’s record. See the Academic
Calendar in the front of this catalog for specific
dates. |
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| Programs
of Study |
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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
Technology (Major Code: D35100)
Change in Suggested Program of Study:
The MAT 101 under Fall Semester should be General Education
Course and the ENG 102 under Spring Semester should be
ENG 102 or COM 110 or COM 231 (page 138) |
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Associate Degree
Nursing (Major Code: A45100)
Change in Admission Requirements:
On page 139, #2 (in bold) is replaced with the following:
Sign and submit to the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Admissions Office the “Statement of Understanding
Regarding Acceptance for Clinical Training” form
pertaining to submission of a required criminal history
report and mandatory drug screen. (form is provided during
the Admission Seminar). Students with a misdemeanor
or felony history should forward their criminal background
history report to the Director of Nursing Education in
a sealed envelope (please write the initials “CBC” on
the envelope) . The sealed report will be forwarded
to the clinical affiliate for review. The decision for
participation in clinical practice will be determined by
the clinical affiliate and communicated to the applicant
by the Director of Nursing Education. |
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Associate Degree Nursing (Major
Code: A45100) Completion Program for the Licensed
Practical Nurse
On page 145, #3 & #4 (in bold) have been added as follows:
The LPN admitted to this program:
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will document
current unrestricted licensure as an LPN in the
state of North Carolina. |
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will have met the current
admissions criteria required of the Associate Degree
Nursing program. |
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will take the “GAP” competency
assessment test and score at or above the national
passing standard. |
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will perform satisfactorily
a lab skills assessment to validate competency
(Evaluation criteria will be made available.
Directives for the “GAP” competency
assessment test and lab skills performance will
be provided). |
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will have successfully completed
(77% competency level) ACA 118*, BIO 168, and PSY
150. |
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will be certified in IV therapy
and will provide evidence of current IV therapy
administration (within the last 12 months). IV
certification is available through RCCC’s
(Continuing Education Department). |
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will have had six months of
full-time work experience within the last 12 months
in the role of LPN. Verification of employment,
role and responsibilities are required by the LPN’s
employer. Same year graduates of the RCCC practical
nursing program will be required to have 3 months
of full-time work experience as an LPN. |
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Automotive
Systems Technology Cooperative Apprenticeship Program
(Major Code: A60160CO)
Change in General Education
Course Requirement:
On page 150, SPA 111 listed under General
Education Courses should be replaced with Humanities/Fine
Arts elective. |
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Basic Law Enforcement
Training
(Major Code: C55120)
Additional Hours:
On page 153, the total contact hours is listed as 608.
Effective Spring Semester 2006, the lecture hours will
increase from 8 to 9, the lab hours will remain at 30,
and the total contact hours will increase from 608 to 624.
Also, in order to better serve our students, Rowan-Cabarrus
Community College has increased the hours in some topical
areas of the Basic Law Enforcement Training course above
the minimum 624 hours required by the North Carolina Criminal
Justice Education Training & Standards. |
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Business Administration (Major Code:
A25120)
Change in credit hours:
On page 156, the total credit hours for COE 111 Co-op Work
Experience I should be 1 instead of 2. |
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Cosmetology
New Program for Fall 2005!
RCCC will be offering the AAS Degree Program of Study
Review
the Cosmetology AAS Degree Program of Study ( )
Review the Cosmetology Certificate
Program of Study ( )
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General
Occupational Technology Program (Major Code: A55280,
D55280, C55280)
Additional Information:
On page 188, the semester credit hours
to be awarded for the Associate in Applied Science Degree,
the Diploma Program, and the Certificate Program are: |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree (A55280):
64-76 hours |
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Diploma Program (D55280): 36-48 hours |
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Certificate Program (C55280): 12-18 hours |
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Information
Systems Security (Major Code: A25270)
Omission of degree from Information Systems Security:
On page 200, the wording "Associate in Applied Science
Degree" was omitted below the title for this program. |
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Mechanical Drafting Technology (Major
Code: 50340)
Change in Suggested Program of
Study:
The PHY 151 under Spring Semester should be MAC 121 & MAC
122 (page 208) |
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Office Systems Technology
Change in Suggested Program
of Study:
The BUS 121 under First Year Fall Semester
should be BUS 137 (p. 210). |
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Practical
Nursing (Major Code: D45660)
Changes in Credit Hours for
Course in Program of Study:
On page 218, the credit hours for NUR 103 should
be 10 instead of 0. |
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| Course
Descriptions |
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Two
new courses in the Cosmetology
AAS Degree Program:
COS 223 Contemporary Hair Coloring
Spring Day
TBA Evening
1 class hour; 3 lab hours; 2 credit hours
This course covers basic color concepts, hair coloring
problems, and application techniques. Topics include
color theory, terminology, contemporary techniques,
product knowledge, and other related topics. Upon completion,
students should be able to identify a client’s
color needs and safely and competently perform color
applications and correct problems.
Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisites: None
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COS 240 Contemporary Design
Spring Day
TBA Evening
1 class hour; 3 lab hours; 2 credit hours
This course covers methods and techniques for contemporary
designs. Emphasis is placed on contemporary designs and
other related topics. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate and apply techniques associated
with contemporary design.
Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisites: None |
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A new developmental
course has been added to p. 174.
CTS 080 Computing Fundamentals
On Demand Day
On Demand Evening
2 class hours; 3 lab hours; 3 credit hours
This course covers fundamental functions and operations
of the computer. Topics include identification of components
and basic computer operations including introduction
to operating systems, the Internet, web browsers, and
communication using World Wide Web. Upon completion,
students should be able to operate computers, access
files, print documents and perform basic applications
operations.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None |
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DFT 111 Technical Drafting
Change in Corequisites:
DFT 111 Technical Drafting I: DFT 151 has been removed
as a corequisite (page283).
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DFT 151 CAD I
Change in Corequisites:
DFT 151 CAD I: DFT 111 has been removed as a corequisite
(page 284). |
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NET 110 Data
Communications/Networking
Change in Corequisites:
On page 327, CIS 130 has been removed as a corequisite
for NET 110. Net 110 is offered in the following programs:
Computer Programming, Information Systems, Information
Systems-Network Administration and Support, Information
Systems-Security, and Internet Technologies. |
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NET 222 Security
Administration I
Change in Prerequisites:
On page 329, NET 226 Advanced Routing & Switching II
has been added as a prerequisite to NET 222. The prerequisites
are as follows: NET 112 and NET 226 and one of the following:
CIS 173 or CIS 282 or NET 110. NET 222 is offered in the
following programs: Information Systems-Network Administration & Support
program and the Information Systems-Security program. |
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RLS 112 - Real Estate Broker Prelicense
Effective April 1, 2006, new
course description:
See Course
Description website. |
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RLS 113 - Real Estate Mathematics
Effective April 1, 2006, new
course description:
See Course
Description website. |
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RLS 117 - Real Estate Broker
Effective April 1, 2006, RCCC
will no longer offer this course. |
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| Other
Changes |
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SACS Contact Information:
Telephone: 404-679-4501
Website: http://www.sacscoc.org/ |
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