2021-22 CATALOG CONTENTS - Kaskaskia College

1 2021-22 CATALOG CONTENTS ACADEMIC GENERAL INFORMATION117 STEPS TO ENROLLMENT14 ADMISSIONS15 FINANCIAL AID20 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES28 REGISTRATION 36 TUITION AND FEES46 STUDENT ORIENTATION49 STUDENT LIFE53 STUDENT RIGHTS AND POLICIES57 PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM OFFERINGS67 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES156 community OUTREACH248 College PERSONNEL254 DIAGRAM OF COLLEGE259 DISCLAIMER This CATALOG is published for informational purposes. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to allow changes to any of the rules and regulations of Kaskaskia College at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction and graduation.

2 The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content , change the calendar and to impose or increase fees is reserved. Such changes are implemented with effective dates and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those already enrolled. Students are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of the College and are encouraged to keep abreast of current information and changes by meeting with an academic advisor as needed. Kaskaskia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission ( ), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the Department of Education.

3 For more information on its current status, please visit our website ACADEMIC CALENDARS SUMMER SEMESTER 2021 First Day of Online RegistrationMarch 15 First Day of In-House RegistrationMarch 22 Summer Interim Session BeginsMay 17 Last Day to Drop Interim Classes with 100% Refund*May 18 Tuition Payment Arrangement Due for Summer Classes May 26 Memorial Day - Campus ClosedMay 31 Last Day to Withdraw from Interim Classes (W Grade)**June 2 Summer Interim Session EndsJune 4 Summer Regular Session BeginsJune 7 Last Day to Drop Summer 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund*June 11 Summer 2021 Graduation Applications DueJuly 1 Mid-TermJuly 2 July 4th Holiday Observed - Campus ClosedJuly 5 Last Day to Withdraw from 8-Week Classes (W Grade)

4 **July 23 Summer Regular Session EndsJuly 30 Summer Regular Session Grades Due 1pmAugust 2 FALL SEMESTER 2021 First Day of Online RegistrationMarch 15 First Day of In-House RegistrationMarch 22 Tuition Payment Arrangement Due for Fall Classes August 2 Professional Growth & Development (PG&D) - No ClassesAugust 11 Faculty Advisement/PlanningAugust 12 & 13 Fall Classes and Session I BeginsAugust 16 Last Day to Drop First 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund*August 20 Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes with 100% Refund*August 27 Labor Day - Campus ClosedSeptember 6 Last Day to Withdraw from First 8-Week Classes (W Grade)**October 1 Mid-term 16-Week ClassesOctober 8 Session I EndsOctober 8 Session II BeginsOctober 11 Professional Growth & Development (PG&D)

5 - No ClassesOctober 11 Last Day to Drop Second 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund*October 15 First Day of Online Registration for Spring 2022 October 18 First Day of In-House Registration for Spring 2022 October 25 Veterans Day - Campus ClosedNovember 11 Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus ClosedNov 24 - 26 Last Day to Withdraw from Second 8-Week Classes & 16-Week Classes (W Grade)**November 26 December 2021 Graduation Applications DueDecember 1 Session II EndsDecember 3 Semester ExaminationsDecember 7 - 10 Fall Term EndsDecember 13 Fall Grades Due by 1pmDecember 13 SPRING SEMESTER 2022 First Day of Online RegistrationOctober 18 First Day of In-House RegistrationOctober 25 Spring Interim Session BeginsDecember 14 Last Day to Drop Interim Classes with 100% Refund*December 15 Tuition Payment Arrangement Due for Spring ClassesDecember 20 Holiday - Campus ClosedDec 24 - 31 Last Day to Withdraw from

6 Interim Classes(W Grade)**January 5, 2022 Professional Growth & Development (PG&D) - No ClassesJanuary 5 Faculty Advisement/PlanningJanuary 6 & 7 Spring Interim Session EndsJanuary 7 Spring Classes and Session I BeginsJanuary 10 Last Day to Drop First 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund*January 14 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Campus ClosedJanuary 17 Last Day to Drop 16-Week Classes with 100% Refund*January 24 President's Day - Campus ClosedFebruary 21 Last Day to Withdraw from First 8-Week Classes(W Grade)**February 25 May 2022 Graduation Applications DueMarch 1 Mid-Term 16-Week ClassesMarch 4 Session I EndsMarch 4 Spring Break - No ClassesMarch 7 - 11 Session II BeginsMarch 14 First Day of Online Registration for Summer & Fall 2022 march 14 Last Day to Drop Second 8-Week Classes with 100% Refund* march 18 First Day of In-House Registration for Summer & Fall 2022 march 21 Professional Growth & Development (PG&D)

7 - No ClassesApril 14 Spring Holiday - Campus ClosedApril 15 Last Day to Withdraw from Second 8-Week Classes & 16-Week Classes (W Grade)**April 29 Session II EndsMay 6 Semester ExaminationsMay 9 - 12 Spring Term EndsMay 13 GraduationMay 13 Spring Grades Due by 1pmMay 16*Students have the privilege of dropping a class without the class becoming part of their permanent academic record ifthey do so during the "drop" period. Courses dropped during the drop period automatically receive a 100% tuition refund. The length of the drop period will vary based on the length of the course.

8 **Students withdrawing from a course after the initial drop period will receive a "W" grade on their transcript that will not affect their grade point average at KC and are not eligible for a refund. A student who does not withdraw from a course during the withdrawal period may be subject to an "F" Calendars may change due to unforeseen circumstances or 9/23/19 ABOUT Kaskaskia COLLEGEMISSION Kaskaskia College is committed to life-long student learning and to providing quality comprehensive education. VISION STATEMENT Kaskaskia College aspires to be an institution of first-choice for its district citizens and dedicated to providing the highest level of student-centered educational experiences with an unshakeable focus on student success.

9 In collaboration with its community and supported by an effective foundation, Kaskaskia will be a premier institution of higher learning education; a regional workforce training institution; and a regional center for intellectual, cultural and social events. DIVERSITY Kaskaskia College is committed to achieving a community free from all forms of discrimination and harassment in its policies, practices, and endeavors. Further, Kaskaskia College is committed to fostering a diverse community and to promoting greater awareness of and sensitivity to issues of diversity.

10 Toward that end, Kaskaskia College asserts the dignity and worth of every human being and the value of diversity as a source of strength in all its forms, and in the diverse perspectives of students, faculty, staff and administrators. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS a quality educational instructional offerings - Kaskaskia College willprovide a high-quality instructionalofferings for its student populations in the areas ofArts and Sciences, Career and Technical Education,Health Sciences and Adult services and infrastructure to supportinstructional offerings - Kaskaskia College willfacilitate student success by providingthe services and infrastructure that meet the needs of amodern institution of higher Effectively manage enrollment and resources - KaskaskiaCollege will ensure the health and sustainability of the institution by maximizing enrollment and resources through data-informed processes.