BSCC 2017-18 Catalog - Bevill State Community College

1 COLLEGECATALOG2017-18 Bevill State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associatedegrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of Bevill State Community ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSThe Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education inNursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3433 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 or ; telephone number (404) 975-5000. Theprogram received continuing accreditation in July 2017 . The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing,Inc. (ACEN), 3433 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 or ; telephone number (404) 975-5000.

2 The programreceived continuing accreditation in July 2017 . The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Accrediting Review Committee on Education and Surgical Technology, 7108-C South Alton Way,Centennial, CO 80112-2106; telephone number (303) Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( ) upon therecommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession CoAEMSP). The programreceived continuing accreditation in September 2012 and the next accreditation reaffirmation will be in Cosmetology Program is licensed by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology, RSA Union Building, 100 North Union Street, Suite 320,Montgomery, AL, Automotive Technology Program on the Hamilton Campus and the Auto Body & Diesel programs on the Sumiton Campus are accredited by theNational Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASE), 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175.

3 The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Program on the Sumiton Campus is accredited by the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating,Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA), 4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. Accreditation/certification was received in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Program has been accepted by the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration as anapproved training program for the Alabama contractor s license INFRINGEMENTB evill State Community College has designated a copyright agent to receive notification of claimed copyright infringement on the College s website asrequired by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If a person believes his or her work is being infringed on Bevill State s website, he or she should notifyTyrone Webb, Assistant Dean for Library/Learning Resources, Bevill State Community College , Box 800, Sumiton, AL 35148; telephone number: (205) to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the notification of claimed infringement must include 1) identification of the copyrighted work claimedto have been infringed (include ISBN, title, etc.

4 ; 2) identification and URL of the material that is claimed to be infringing; 3) information sufficient to contactthe complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, fax number, and electronic mail address; and 4) other information relating to the copyrightconcerns or questions about the Bevill State website should be directed to Tyrone Webb at Campus2631 Temple Ave. , AL 35555(205) 932-3221 Hamilton Campus1481 Military Street Drawer 9 Hamilton, AL 35570(205) 921-3177 Jasper Campus1411 Indiana , AL 35501(205) 387-0511 Sumiton Campus101 State Box 800 Sumiton, AL 35148(205) 648-3271 Pickens CountyEducational Center491 Tuscaloosa , AL 35447(800) 648-3271 Bevill State Community COLLEGE2017-2018 CATALOGIt is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, its Board of Trustees, and Bevill State Community College , a postsecondary institution under its control, , that no person shallbe discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, gender, age,or any other protected class as defined by federal and State law.

5 Inquiries concerning Title IX should contact Melissa Stowe at or Mary Kinard (1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501 205-387-0511). Anyone who has a disability that might require special materials, services, or assistance, should contactJessica Warren (Fayette Campus), Gail Wooldridge (Hamilton Campus), Tiqua Gator (Jasper Campus), or Stephanie Maddox (Sumiton Campus), at least 48 hours in advance. For TDDusers in Alabama, the Alabama Relay Center is available by dialing 7-1-1. All materials related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 are maintained bythe College coordinator, Jill OF CONTENTSG eneral Transfer/General Studies Sciences Technical Education for of Campus Safety and Conduct and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Property Rights Media INFORMATION42017-2018 Bevill StateCOLLEGE CALENDAR2017 FALL SEMESTERA ugust 14 REGISTRATION FOR FALL SEMESTERA ugust 16 (Wednesday)Classes begin - Full Term & 1st Mini TermAugust 15-17 (Tuesday-Thursday)Late Registration & Schedule Change Period - Full Term & 1st Mini Term September 2-3 (Sat-Sun)Weekend classes will notmeetSeptember 4 (Monday)LABOR DAY/ College CLOSEDS eptember 12 (Tuesday)Mid-Term - 1st Mini Term (Last day to drop with a grade of W - 1st Mini Term)October 5 (Thursday)

6 Classes end - 1st Mini Term (Last day to drop classes - 1st Mini Term)October 5 (Thursday)Mid-Term - Full Term (Last day to drop with a grade of W - Full Term)October 9 (Monday)Final exams - 1st Mini TermOctober 10 (Tuesday)REGISTRATION FOR 2ND MINI TERMO ctober 11 (Wednesday)Classes begin - 2nd Mini TermOctober 11-12 (Wednesday-Thursday)Late Registration & Schedule Change Period - 2nd Mini TermNovember 6 (Monday)Mid-Term - 2nd Mini Term (Last day to drop with a grade of W - 2nd Mini Term)November 10-11 (Friday-Saturday)VETERANS DAY/ College CLOSEDN ovember 13 - December 6 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTERN ovember 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday)Weekend classes willmeetNovember 20-21 (Monday-Tuesday)Statewide Faculty Professional Development (No Classes)November 23-24 (Thursday-Friday)THANKSGIVING/ College CLOSEDN ovember 25-26 (Sat-Sun)Weekend classes will notmeetDecember 6 (Wednesday)Classes end - Full Term (Last day to drop classes - Full Term)Classes end - 2nd Mini Term (Last day to drop classes - 2nd Mini Term)Advance Registration for Spring Semester EndsDecember 7-13 (Thur-Wed)Final exams - Full Term & 2nd Mini TermDecember 9-10 (Saturday-Sunday)Final exams - Weekend classesDecember 21-January 1 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S BREAK/ College CLOSED2018 Spring SemeSterNovember 13 - December 6 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTERJ anuary 3 (Wednesday)REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEMESTERJ anuary 5 (Friday)Classes Begin for Full Term & 1st Mini TermJanuary 4-9 (Thursday-Tuesday)Late Registration and Schedule Change Period for Full Term and 1st Mini TermJanuary 13-14 (Saturday-Sunday)Weekend Classes willmeetJanuary 15 (Monday)MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY/ College CLOSEDF ebruary 1 (Thursday)

7 Mid-Term for 1st Mini Term (Last Day to Drop with a Grade of W for 1st Mini Term)February 26 (Monday)Classes End for 1st Mini Term (Last Day to Drop Classes for 1st Mini Term)February 27 (Tuesday)Mid-Term for Full Term (Last Day to Drop with a Grade of 'W' for Full Term)Final Examinations - 1st Mini TermFebruary 28 (Wednesday)REGISTRATION FOR 2ND MINI TERMM arch 1 (Thursday)Classes Begin for 2nd Mini TermMarch 1-2 (Thursday-Friday)Late Registration and Schedule Change Period for 2nd Mini TermMarch 26-30 (Monday-Friday)SPRING BREAKM arch 31-April1 (Saturday-Sunday)Weekend Classes will notmeetApril 2-April 25 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTERA pril 2 (Monday)Mid-Term for 2nd Mini Term (Last Day to Drop with a Grade of W for 2nd Mini Term)April 14 (Saturday)Instructional Makeup (in case of inclement weather)April 25 (Wednesday)Classes End for Full Term (Last Day to Drop Classes for Full Term)Classes End for 2nd Mini Term (Last Day to Drop Classes for 2nd Mini Term)April 26-May 2 (Thursday -Wednesday)Final Examinations - Full Term & 2nd Mini TermApril 28-April 30 (Saturday-Monday)Final Examinations for Spring Weekend ClassesMay 7 (Monday)Graduation - Fayette CampusMay 8 (Tuesday)Graduation - Sumiton CampusMay 10 (Thursday)Graduation - Jasper CampusMay 11 (Friday)Graduation - Hamilton Campus52018 Summer SemeSterApril 2-April 25 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTERMay 21 (Monday)REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTERMay 22-23 (Tuesday-Wednesday)Late Registration and Schedule Change Period for Full Term & 1st Mini TermMay 23 (Wednesday)Classes Begin for Full Term & 1st Mini TermMay 28 (Monday)MEMORIAL DAY/ College CLOSEDJune 7 (Thursday)

8 Mid-Term for 1st Mini Term (Last Day to Drop with a Grade of W 1st Mini Term)June 25 (Monday)Classes End for 1st Mini Term (Last Day to Drop Classes 1st Mini Term)June 26 (Tuesday)Mid-Term for Full Term (Last Day to Drop with a Grade of W Full Term)Final Exams - 1st Mini TermJune 27 (Wednesday)REGISTRATION 2ND MINI TERMJune 28 (Thursday)Classes begin - 2nd Mini TermJune 28-July 2 (Thursday-Monday)Late Registration and Schedule Change Period for 2nd Mini TermJune 30-July 1 (Saturday-Sunday)Weekend Classes will meetJuly 4 (Wednesday) INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED/ College CLOSEDJuly 9-July 31 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR FALL SEMESTERJuly 16 (Monday)Mid-Term - 2nd Mini Term (last day to drop with a grade of W 2nd Mini Term)July 31 (Tuesday)Classes End for Full Term & 2nd Mini Term (Last Day to Drop Classes Full Term & 2nd Mini Term)Last Day of Fall Advance Registration for FallAugust 1-2 (Wednesday-Thursday)

9 Final Examinations - Full Term & 2nd Mini Termregistration DatesJuly 10-August 1, 20172017 Fall Term & 1st Fall Mini Term Advanced RegistrationAugust 14, 20172017 Fall Term & 1st Fall Mini Term RegistrationOctober 10, 20172017 2nd Fall Mini Term RegistrationNovember 13-December 6, 20172018 Spring Full Term & 1st Spring Mini Term Advanced RegistrationJanuary 3, 2018 2018 Spring Full Term & 1st Spring Mini Term RegistrationFebruary 28, 20182018 2nd Spring Mini Term RegistrationApril 2-April 25, 20182018 Summer Full Term & 1st Summer Mini Term Advanced RegistrationMay 21, 2018 2018 Summer Full Term & 1st Summer Mini Term RegistrationJune 27, 20182018 Summer 2nd Mini Term RegistrationJuly 9-July 31, 20182018 Fall Full Term & 1st Fall Mini Term Advanced RegistrationSchool Holidays ( College Closed)September 4 Labor Day - State HolidayNovember 10-11 Veterans Day - State HolidayNovember 23-24 Thanksgiving - State HolidaysDecember 21-January 1 Christmas Holidays and Local HolidaysJanuary 1 New Year s Day - State HolidayJanuary 15 Martin Luther King Day - State HolidayMay 28 Memorial Day - State HolidayJuly 4 Independence Day Observed - State HolidayThe 2013 cohort consisted of 749 first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students.

10 After three years, 22% of these students had graduatedfrom our institution or completed their programs and 18% had transferred to other higher education institutions. Below are the four-year averagepercentages for graduation and transfer out rates for Bevill State Community GRADUATION RATE/STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW REPORTCOLLEGEWIDEGRADUATION - 18%TRANSFER - 19% Hwy 78/Alabama Hwy 43 Building A: Admin Services/Library Building B: Bevill BuildingBuilding C: BookstoreBuilding D: ElectronicsBuilding E: Air ConditioningBuilding F: WeldingBuilding G/H: Automotive TechnologyBuilding J: Cosmetology/BarberingBuilding R: DraftingBuilding S: Alabama Skills CenterBuilding T: DormBuilding W: WarehouseBuilding K: Health SciencesBuilding L: Lecture HallBuilding M: Wellness CenterBuilding N/P: Machine ShopTDormWJLMNPRSABCDEFGH KCAMPUS MAPSFAYETTE CAMPUS - Fayette, ALHAMILTON CAMPUS - Hamilton, AL 1.