Kishwaukee College Student Handbook

2011 - 2012 Student Handbook

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CAMPUS MAPUpper Level

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Table of ContentsWelcome Letter & Mission/Vision Statement 5

Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012 Academic Calendars 6

Student Success Tips 8

Campus Quick Guide 9

Campus Resources 12

Career/Occupational Programs 25

Associates of Arts/Science Degrees 26

Policies and Procedures 29

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elcome to the 2011-2012 academic year at Kishwaukee College! Every year begins with the excitement of new classes, new instructors, and new friends.

The opportunities are there for you to reach your goals and be successful.

All of the faculty and staff at Kishwaukee College are dedicated to supporting our students as they continue their educational journey. This Handbook is designed to give you the assistance you need to connect with the people and places on campus that can help you be successful, all in one easy-to-use book that you can keep with you and use as a resource, a reference, and place to make notes about your plans and progress.

I wish you all the best as you begin the new semester at Kishwaukee College!

Dr. Thomas L. ChoicePresident, Kishwaukee College

MissionAt Kishwaukee College, we are passionate about enhancing lives and fulfilling dreams. We provide excellent, innovative, and affordable education in a welcoming environment to learners who can benefit from diverse programs and services.

VisionKishwaukee College will be the driving force behind turning student aspirations and community potential into enduring success.

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4 Kishwaukee College Academic Calendar and Important Dates

Fall Semester 2011

Tuition Due Date (Payment due or enroll in KIPP Payment Plan) .............................................................August 1 (Failure to pay balance due or elect KIPP by Tuition Due Date will result in being dropped from Classes)

Refunds for Course DropsCheck “My Class Schedule” under Academic Profile on Kish SOS for specific dates 100% through first 6% of course 50% through first 12% of course

Classes Begin (Day and Evening) ...............................................................................................Week of August 22Continuing Education Class Schedule Brochure Available After .............................................................August 22Labor Day (College Closed) ................................................................................................................. September 5Deadline for December Graduation Applications ................................................................................. September 2

Withdrawal DeadlinesCheck “My Class Schedule” under Academic Profile on KishSOS for specific dates

Fall Break .................................................................................................................................................October 14Second Eight Week Classes Begins .........................................................................................................October 17Online Registration for SP12 ON or Off Campus Classes Begins ......................................November 9 at 7:30 amOn Campus Registration for SP12 ON or OFF Campus Classes Begins ............................................November 10Degree Portfolio Due for December Graduates ...................................................................................November 10Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes after 5:00 pm Wed., November 24) ......................November 23 - November 26Final Examinations .........................................................................................................................December 8 - 16 Winter Session ................................................................................................................ December 19 - January 12Spring Semester 2012 Begins .................................................................................................................. January 17

The above dates may not apply to the Continuing Education Classes. Refer to the Continuing Education Class Schedule Mailer.

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Spring Semester 2012

Summer Semester 2012

Online Registration for ON or Off Campus Classes Begins ....................................................................................November 9 at 7:30 amOn Campus Registration for ON or OFF Campus Classes Begins ..........................................................................................November 10Tuition Due Date (Payment due or enroll in KIPP Payment Plan) .......................................................................................... December 13 (Failure to pay balance due or elect KIPP by Tuition Due Date will result in being dropped from Classes)

Refunds for Course Drops Check “My Class Schedule” under Academic Profile on Kish SOS for specific dates 100% through first 6% of course 50% through first 12% of course

Martin Luther King Day (College Closed) .................................................................................................................................. January 16Classes Begin (Day and Evening) ..................................................................................................................................Week of January 16Continuing Education Class Schedule Brochure Available AfterDeadline for May Graduation Applications ................................................................................................................................. February 1

Withdrawal DeadlinesCheck “My Class Schedule” under Academic Profile on KishSOS for specific dates

Spring Break ...........................................................................................................................................................................March 12 - 16Second Eight Week Classes Begins ............................................................................................................................................... March 19Online Registration for SU/FA12 ON or Off Campus Classes Begins .......................................................................... April 11 at 7:30 am On Campus Registration for SU/FA12 ON or OFF Campus Classes Begins .................................................................................. April 12Degree Portfolio Due for May Graduates .......................................................................................................................................... April 5Spring Friday (no classes) .................................................................................................................................................................. April 6Final Examinations ....................................................................................................................................................................May 12 - 18Commencement ................................................................................................................................................................................ May 19Summer Semester 2012 Begins ........................................................................................................................................................ May 21

Online Registration for ON or Off Campus Classes Begins .......................................................................................... April 11 at 7:30 am On Campus Registration for ON or OFF Campus Classes Begins .................................................................................................. April 12Tuition Due Date (Payment due or enroll in KIPP Payment Plan) ................................................................................................... May 14 (Failure to pay balance due or elect KIPP by Tuition Due Date will result in being dropped from Classes)

Refunds for Course Drops Check “My Class Schedule” under Academic Profile on Kish SOS for specific dates 100% through first 6% of course 50% through first 12% of course

Memorial Day (College Closed) ....................................................................................................................................................... May 28Deadline for August Graduation Applications .....................................................................................................................................July 5Independence Day(College Closed).....................................................................................................................................................July 4

Withdrawal DeadlinesCheck My Class Schedule under Academic Profile on KishSOS for specific dates

Degree Portfolio Due for August Graduates ....................................................................................................................................... .July 5Final Examinations ...................................................................... Last day of class, unless other arrangements are made by the instructorFall Semester 2012 Begins ............................................................................................................................................................August 27

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Kishwaukee College offers many free programs and services to help students achieve academic success.

Learning Skills Center (LSC)The LSC provides academic support for all full- and part-time Kishwaukee College students. Students must have their Kishwaukee College I.D. to use the LSC’s services:• Tutoring - FREE walk-in tutoring in mathematics,

chemistry, physics, biology, accounting, English, reading, & Spanish. One-on-one assistance in study skills is also available.

• Writing Center - One-on-one or small group assistance with all writing-related questions.

Library• Books, CDs, and videos to check out, obviously, but also:• Reference Librarians - they know everything and

if they don’t know, they know where to find the answer. Ask them questions!

• Reserved Texts - instructors put the volumes they want you to read bits from but not buy here, behind the circulation desk.

• Career Corner - great resource to do a little exploration on careers and what you need to do to become whatever you want to become.

• Interlibrary Loan - If you need something & the KC Library doesn’t have it, they can get it from another Library fast!

• Research Help - Reference Librarians on-call 24/7!

Counseling CenterCounselors can help in so many ways! Get to know your counselor & meet with him or her regularly.

Academic Success Strategies - great ideas to fine tune your student skills.

Career Exploration - assistance in discovering which career you want to pursue which streamlines course selection.

Personal Adjustment - sometimes you need to tweak your personal habits and traits to become a better student.

Student Success ClassesENG 111 Study SkillsCSD 101 Career PlanningCSD 120 OrientationLIB 100 Information Literacy and ResearchAGT 100 Orientation to Agricultural Careers

Tips, Tricks, & HintsSyllabus - your instructor’s personal gift to you! Includes all the assignments; due dates; policies on late work, extra credit, grading, and attendance expectations; plus how to contact your instructor. Why wouldn’t you keep it handy and refer to it regularly? Your instructor is assuming you are!

Instructor Office Hours - take advantage of instructors’ office hours to ask questions, receive extra help, or just talk about anything and everything! Got a question about something the instructor said? Get the correct explanation and clarification DIRECTLY FROM THE INSTRUCTOR! Plus, you should get to know instructors so they get to know you — it makes it easier if circumstances change in your life and you need an understanding ear... or when you need a reference letter!

Where to study on campus? The Library offers study carrels and tables on the first and second floors; the fireplace pits near A-200, A-300, and B-400 are comfy spots and each has nearby lounges with tables; and the cafeteria is a great place that can be quiet in morning or mid- to late-afternoon. In nice weather, go outside A-400 to the patio or outside B-400 to Kuhl Terrace. Take time to explore campus — you may find your own special place!

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Academic DishonestySee page 32 Admissions, Registration and RecordsOffice U-147 [email protected] 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Adult Student ConnectionsOffice U-119Kristine Adzovic [email protected], ext. 3430

Athletics OfficeGym, Room 409815-825-2086, ext. 5380

ATM Machine Located on the upper level of the A-100 wing outside of the Business Office Blackboard/Online Classeswww.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on Blackboard for Information and TutorialsBrian Magnuson, Coordinator of Online [email protected], ext. 3310

BookstoreLocation A-100http://bookstore.kishwaukeecollege.edu/815-825-2086 ext. 2270

Bus ServiceAdmissions, Registration and Records OfficeOffice U-147 Email: [email protected] Phone 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Career ServicesCounseling and Student Development CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 5070

Child Care/ Early Childhood CenterLocated off parking lot B on the north end of campus 815-825-2086, ext. 2150

Cancellations of Individual Courseswww.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on Current Students

Clubs and OrganizationsStudent Government Association OfficeOffice B-100Allison von [email protected], ext. 5390

College Closings Due to Weather or Unforeseen CircumstancesNotices are posted to: www.kishwaukeecollege.eduText Alerts (sign up on the college website)College Facebook PageCollege TwitterLocal Radio Stations College Switchboard Local TV Stations

Computer Labs/WiFiRoom A-345 Open LabRoom L-201 Library Open LabRoom A-316 Learning Skills Center Open LabWiFi - Wireless Network is KishAir

Confidentiality of Student RecordsAdmissions, Registration and Records OfficeOffice U-147 [email protected] 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Copy MachinesLibrary - Location L-200

Counseling/Academic AdvisingCounseling and Student Development CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 5070

Dean OfficesArts/Communication/Social SciencesOffice U-333815-825-2086, ext. 3350Math/Science/BusinessOffice U-331815-825-2086, ext. 2880Career TechnologiesOffice A-409815-825-2086, ext. 2960Health/EducationOffice U-331 815-825-2086, ext. 2070Student ServicesOffice U-136815-825-2086, ext. 2610

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Adult Education and Transition ProgramsOffice U-108815-825-2086, ext. 3760

Business AffairsOffice U-106815-825-2086, ext. 3740

Degree Options/Educational PlanningCounseling and Student Development CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 5070

Disability Services (Assistive Resource Center)Office A-317815-825-2086, ext. 3960 (v) 815-825-9106 (tty)

Email/Student Email KishSOSwww.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on KishSOSHelp Desk 815-825-2086, ext. 4357

Employment Resources/Work StudyEmployment Resource CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 4080

Faculty/Staff Directory/Websiteswww.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on Current Students for Faculty Websites

Financial AidOffice U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Fitness/Wellness CenterLocation A-403815-825-2086, ext. 3840

Food ServiceLocation A-111815-825-2086, ext. 5930

General Education RequirementsCounseling and Student Development CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 5070

Grades/Grading/Incomplete/WithdrawAdmissions, Registration and Records OfficeOffice U-147 [email protected] 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Graduation RequirementsCounseling and Student Development CenterOffice [email protected], ext. 5070

Application for GraduationAdmissions, Registration and Records OfficeOffice U-147 www.kishwaukeecollege.edu Click on Current Students

Health Services TriCounty Health DepartmentLocated in the Northwest Corner of Parking Lot B815-753-9010

KishSOS/Student Online Accountwww.kishwaukeecollege.eduHelp Desk 815-825-2086, ext. 4357

Learning Skills CenterLocation A-300815-825-2086, ext. 3880

LibraryLocation L-200815-825-2086, ext. 2250

Locker Rental Marketing OfficeOffice U-332815-825-2086, ext. 4910

Lost and FoundSecurity OfficeOffice U-143815-825-2086, ext. 5420

Media ServicesLocation A-252815-825-2086, ext. 2250

Payment/KIPP/Refund PolicyBusiness OfficeOffice U-100815-825-2086, ext. 3410www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/go/kipp


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Portfoliowww.kishwaukeecollege.edu Click on Current Students Anne-Marie EgglestonOffice [email protected], ext. 3660orKaren FenskeOffice [email protected], ext. 2790

Posting Information on CampusStudent Government Association OfficeOffice B-100Allison von [email protected], ext. 5390

Safety/EmergenciesSecurity OfficeOffice U-143815-825-2086, ext. 5420Emergencies Call 911

ScholarshipsFoundation OfficeA-200 wing in the Conference Center815-825-2086, ext. 2660

Financial Aid OfficeOffice U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Student Code of ConductSee Page 29 Student IDLibraryLocation L-200815-825-2086, ext. 2250

Study AbroadLisa MarchOffice [email protected], ext. 2560

TranscriptsAdmissions, Registration and Records OfficeOffice U-147 [email protected]

815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Transfer Center Office U-148815-825-2086, ext. 5910

Tutoring ServicesLearning Skills CenterLocation A-300815-825-2086, ext. 3880

Veterans’ ServicesFinancial Aid OfficeOffice U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Website/College & Mobilem.kishwaukeecollege.edu


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Adding/Dropping a CourseAfter you have registered and before classes begin, you can add or drop classes from your schedule through KishSOS or in the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office.

After classes begin, you may change your registration according to the following guidelines:

If you are receiving Financial Aid it is recommended that you check with the financial office before dropping a course to determine if your award will be affected.

Adding a ClassWith the signature of the instructor, students may register for a 16 week course through the second Tuesday of the term. Adding students to a class after it has begun is at the discretion of the Dean in consultation with the instructor or the instructor alone.

There is no late registration in courses that are less than 16 weeks in length.

Dropping a ClassTo drop a class during the refund period, you can drop through KishSOS or must complete an Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form. Refunds of tuition and fees for dropped courses are processed according to Kishwaukee College’s refund policy. The exact refund/drop dates for each of our courses can be found on your schedule, bill and online using KishSOS.

Courses can be dropped during the refund period. A dropped course will not appear on a student transcript.Withdrawing From a ClassIf you wish to withdraw from a class or from all your classes after the refund period, you must complete an Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form and must have the withdrawal processed in the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office. Deadlines for withdrawing from classes are listed on your class schedule which can be accessed on your KishSOS account. Class drops or withdrawals may not be initiated after the established deadlines. A grade of “W” will be given to all withdrawn classes. If you do not officially drop or withdraw from classes, you will be assigned the letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) earned.

Admissions, Registration, and Records Office U-147815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Adult Student ConnectionsThis program offers personal and practical support to both men and women who are single parents, displaced homemakers or are pursuing nontraditional training in a career/occupational program. Nontraditional occupations are those with less than 25% made up of one gender. Assistance is provided with career planning and class scheduling. Financial assistance may include tuition and fees, textbook loan, child care, and mileage reimbursement. Counseling and referral to social service agencies for additional support services and assistance are available, as needed. There is an income eligibility guideline for participation in Adult Student Connections.

Office U-119815-825-2086, ext. 3430

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Athletics OfficeIn its intercollegiate athletic program, the College sponsors basketball, baseball, and soccer for men; volleyball, basketball, and softball for women. Kishwaukee is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Division II Regional winners are advanced for national competition. Students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics should contact the Athletic Office.

Office in Gym 409815-825-2086, ext. 5380

AttendanceThe student is responsible for prompt attendance and participation in all scheduled class and laboratory sessions. Instructors may consider attendance in determining student achievement in their courses. Students should consult with their instructors and read course syllabi for any statements regarding attendance. However, absences caused by approved college activities (e.g. course field trips; athletic, club, and student curricular organization competitions; required military service) are not counted in determining student achievement standards by outside board or state agencies.

Students are advised to notify their instructors in advance of any absences they know will occur. No absence excuses students from making up missed assignments, including tests. Students are responsible for arranging with their instructors the completion of work missed due to absence. Student absences due to prolonged illness/hospitalization should be reported to the Vice President of Student Services Office.

Blackboard/Online Classes/HybridBlackboardThis is the online learning system where you will log in for all online, hybrid and enhanced classroom instruction.

OnlineOnline courses are taught using the Internet as the means of delivery. Students who enroll in online classes are not required to travel to campus as their course materials, discussions, tests, etc., are available through an Internet connection. While convenient, online courses are not for everyone. Students who are most successful in these courses are good time managers, able to work independently, and are comfortable with technology. In addition, online students must have access to an Internet link that can meet the technical requirements of the course.

HybridA hybrid course takes place in both a traditional on-campus classroom and on the Internet in an online classroom environment with required visits to the College campus (and sometimes off campus) which are determined by the specific course. These required visits are listed in the course schedule and during the first meeting time of class. A hybrid course will be identified in the course schedule as “Hybrid” for the meeting times along with dates and times for required meetings.

www.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on Blackboard for Information and TutorialsBrian Magnuson, Coordinator of Online [email protected], ext. 3310

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Bus ServiceDeKalbKishwaukee College, in cooperation with Voluntary Action Center of DeKalb, provides limited bus transportation between the College and the DeKalb area. Buses arrive on campus by 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. each day Monday – Friday. Students must register for one of these arrival times, but are allowed to choose a departure time of 1, 2, or 3:30 p.m. on a daily basis. Seats are limited on each bus run. A separate evening bus route is available with arrival to campus by 6:00 p.m. and a departure time of 9:20 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

Student riders are charged $120 for a full 16-week semester round trip bus pass. If seats are available, those students needing only one-way bus passes or those who have lost their private means of transportation may apply for the remaining seats. Fees for these passes will be determined by the number of weeks used and the degree of need (one way or round trip).

RochelleLee-Ogle Transportation System will provide a route between Rochelle and the College. Arriving twice daily, by 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and have a departure time of 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 4:10 p.m.

Also available for the summer semester starting June 14th, the LOTS bus picks up at 8:00 a.m. ONLY and returns at 1:00 and 4:10 p.m.

PaymentStudents should register for the bus during their regular course registration in the Admissions, Registration & Records Office. Refunds for Bus fares are: 100% during the first week of classes; 50% during the second week of classes; and no refunds after the second week of classes.

Bus routes are available at www.kishwaukeecollege.edu

Admissions, Registration and Records Office U-147Phone 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Career ServicesCareer counseling is available at the Counseling and Student Development Center and is designed to assist Kishwaukee students, graduates, and area residents in their career planning.

Individual career counseling and information about occupational trends and a variety of careers is available through this office. Students may take interest and personality inventories, and participate in workshops and classes. Interactive computerized career information systems including Career Cruising are also available for student use. These systems allow exploration of various career fields and research into specific career and college information.

Counseling and Student Development Center U-148815-825-2086, ext. 5070

Child Care/Early Childhood CenterThe Kishwaukee College Early Childhood Center provides high-quality early childhood care and education for young children and their families.

The Early Childhood Center provides care for children between the ages of two and five. Students attending the program are children of Kishwaukee College students and staff as well as community residents. Families DO NOT have to be affiliated with Kishwaukee College to use the program. Part-time and full-time enrollment is offered to meet individual family needs.

The Early Childhood Center is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services and a member of Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C).

Early Childhood Center (parking lot B)815-825-2086, ext. 2150

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Cancellations of Individual CoursesIn an effort to save students time and gas costs, cancelled classes will be posted on the college web site. Only cancellations reported in advance will be displayed, so last minute cancellations may not be included.

www.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on Current Students

Clubs and OrganizationsKishwaukee College believes that student activities are a vital part of the educational experience. Involvement in student clubs and organizations gives students opportunities to connect with others who have similar interests, leads to learning about a specialty topic, develops leadership skills and provides ways to enjoy college life by simply having fun. The program is committed to the development, facilitation and support of activities and clubs that respond to the needs of all Kishwaukee College students.

Black Male Initiative Black Student Union Campus Christian Fellowship Computer Club Criminal Justice Club Equality Club Forensics (speech/debate) Future Educators AssociationGCSAA Turf Club Great Minds Philosophy Club Horticulture Club i~Lead Intercultural Student Association KamelianKaleidoscopeKishwaukee Aviators Kishwaukee Business Club Latinos Unidos Mudslingers (ceramics) Music Club Nurses Christian Fellowship Outdoor/Green Club (environmental) Phi Theta KappaSAIFD Floral Club Skills USA

Student Government AssociationStudent Nurses Organization Tae Kwon Do ClubVeterans Club

Student Government Association Office B-100Contact: Allison von [email protected], ext. 5390

College Closings Due to Weather or Unforeseen CircumstancesNotices are posted to:www.kishwaukeecollege.eduText Alerts (sign up on the college website)College Facebook College TwitterLocal radio stations College Switchboard Local TV Stations

Confidentiality of Student RecordsKishwaukee College, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and its amendments, provides an annual notice of rights accorded students under this law. Please refer to the college catalog page 187, or the college website www.kishwaukeecollege.edu for complete information on confidentiality of student records.


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Counseling/Academic AdvisingEducational planning and academic advisement provides information and supportive assistance to students as they develop and pursue life goals. Advisement is a continuous process of clarification and evaluation. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about life goals and educational plans rests with the individual student. The Counselor and Faculty Advisor assist by helping to identify and assess alternatives and their implications.

Faculty Advisors assigned to students enrolled in Career/Technology programs are posted to the student’s KishSOS account on the “My Application” page.

Advising for Career/Transfer Credit CoursesStudents registering for more than 18 hours for fall or spring semester or more than 9 total credit hours in any combination of summer sessions are REQUIRED to meet with a counselor or faculty advisor for overload approval.

Additionally, the following students are REQUIRED to meet with a counselor in the Counseling and Student Development Center for each term of registration:

1. First time, full-time enrollees (12 hours or more)2. Classified as being on “Restricted Standing” (see

the “Academic Standing” section of the catalog) 3. International students on F-1 Visas 4. All students transferring in credit from another

college and pursuing a degree at Kishwaukee College

Counseling and Student Development Center Office U-148815-825-2086, ext. 5070

Degree Options/Educational PlanTransfer Degrees A.A., A.S., A.E.S., A.F.AStudents can spend their first two years at Kishwaukee College and then complete a bachelor’s degree at a public or private four-year school. Thanks to the Illinois Articulation Agreement, Kishwaukee College associate degree courses transfer easily to all public universities in Illinois. The College’s Transfer Center and counselors can help students create a customized transfer plan to any other school they choose — anywhere in the country, public or private.

Career/Occupational Degrees A.A.S.The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree prepares students to enter the workforce right after graduation. Most A.A.S. degrees take about two years to complete and require fewer general education courses than transfer-oriented degrees.

CertificatesChoosing a Certificate Program will also prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation. Certificate programs are shorter in duration (many can be completed in less than one year) and consist of courses more directly focused on specific career areas. Certificate programs often do not require the general education requirements (such as math and English) required for the A.A.S. degree. (See page 59)

Disability Services/Assistive Resource CenterKishwaukee College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and as such does not discriminate in its admissions, activities or services to individuals with disabilities. Each year increasing numbers of students with disabilities are attending and succeeding at Kishwaukee College.

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To receive accommodations/services, students must provide current documentation of their disability and meet with the Disability Services Coordinator to determine what assistance may be beneficial. To receive accommodations in a timely manner, students are encouraged to begin this process as early as possible but not later than a month prior to the beginning of the semester.

Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to, extra time for testing, non-distracting testing environment, auditory testing, note takers, sign language interpreters, modified materials such as large print, Braille or auditory material. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis and must be supported by documentation of need.

Assistive Resource Center Office A-317815-825-2086 ext. 4290

EmailKishwaukee College uses paperless communication with students. Each current and new student will receive a Kishwaukee College email address that will be used by the College to communicate important information.

Through the Kishwaukee College email system, students can have their Kishwaukee College email forwarded to an existing private account, however, it is the students’ responsibility to confirm that they make adjustments when forwarding or replying. The student email account must be used for all college related correspondences. Faculty and staff will communicate through college email only and will not respond to public email accounts.

www.kishwaukeecollege.eduClick on KishSOSHelp Desk 815-825-2086 ext. 4357

Employment Resources/Work StudyEmployment Resource CenterThe Employment Resources Center (ERC) at Kishwaukee College offers a wide variety of services to assist you with your job search--from beginning to end. Our professional staff provides resources and consultation on the ins and outs of initiating a job search, writing a resumé and cover letter, and interviewing techniques. The ERC offers annual job fairs, access to employment listings, information on employers, WinWay® resumé software, Career Cruising, computers with Internet access to assist you in your job search and the Career Cruising program.

Work Study ProgramKishwaukee College provides employment opportunities to students in order to enhance their educational experience, promote their involvement with the College and to enable the College to function in an effective and cost-efficient manner. The Employment Resources Center (ERC) acts as Human Resources for student employment. On-campus student jobs are posted on the boards outside of the ERC (U-135) for students to view. Students apply within those areas on campus that have posted open positions. Specific requirements/classes may apply for certain on-campus positions. Student workers are paid minimum wage and are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Available hours vary by department needs and budgets.

Employment Resources Center Office U-135815-825-2086, ext. 4080

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Financial Aid1. Each school year, fill out an electronic Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or in the Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA becomes available January 1 each year. You can pick up a paper FAFSA in the Financial Aid Office or call (800) 433-3243 to have one emailed to you.

FAFSA Tips• Apply as soon after January 1 as possible. • Apply online for faster processing. • Use actual figures from your federal 1040 tax form. • Round up figures to the nearest dollar. • Indicate numbers less than 10 with a zero (0) first. • Answer questions referring to the “school year” as

the year July 1 through June 30. • Answer enrollment plans according to your first

choice college or university. • Print in capital letters, with black ink, if filing a

paper FAFSA.

Kishwaukee College’s Title IV Aid Code: 007684

2. Fill out all Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Forms. Forms are available in the Financial Aid Office or online at the Financial Aid Forms page. After your FAFSA has been received by the College, all additional forms will be sent to you.

3. If you are applying for a loan, arrange to have official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended sent to the Admissions, Registration, and Records Office. A separate loan information form is required and is available in the Financial Aid Office.

4. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR will be mailed to you within four weeks after you apply. The Financial Aid Office will make necessary corrections for you. If you apply online, you can print the SAR after it has been processed using your PIN.

5. Once you receive an award letter from Kishwaukee College, review the information and keep a copy for your records. You can print a copy of your award letter by accessing your KishSOS account: My Application/ Fin Aid Info; Financial Aid Award Letter.

6. January 1 is the first date to submit the FAFSA. Check website for additional application deadline dates.

Office U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Fitness/Wellness CenterYou can join the Wellness Center by registering for a college course and receiving college credit or paying for a membership. The Center provides a personal fitness program utilizing cardiovascular and resistance exercise equipment. Individualized exercise programs will be developed based on the results of physiological assessments.

PE 140 & 141 (1 college credit) PE 136, 137 & 138 (.5 college credit)

Location A-403815-825-2086, ext. 3840

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General Education RequirementsGeneral education provides students the knowledge and abilities necessary for future growth as lifelong learners. The abilities of a generally educated person include, but are not limited to, reading, writing, listening, speaking, observing, calculating, and using technology. The goals of a general education requirement aim toward development of general knowledge and intellectual concepts; a system of personal values; higher level skills in communication, quantification, and thinking; understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and environments; and personal responsibility.

Completion of the General Education Core Curriculum at any participating college or university in Illinois assures transferring students that general education requirements for an associate or bachelor degree have been satisfied. A receiving institution may require admitted transfer students to complete an institution-wide and/or mission-related graduation requirement beyond the scope of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum.

General Education requirements can be found in the Counseling and Student Development Office, on the College website and in the College catalog.


Grades/Grading/IncompleteFinal grade reports are available to students on KishSOS at the end of each term.

The following grading structure is in effect at Kishwaukee College:

A - Excellent4 quality points earned per semester hour of credit

B - Above Average3 quality points earned per semester hour of credit

C - Average2 quality points earned per semester hour of credit

D - Below Average1 quality points earned per semester hour of credit

F - Failure0 quality points earned per semester hour of credit

P - PassPassing; represents academic achievement equivalent to letter grade of “D” or higher. Credit granted as hours completed; not included in GPA computations.

S - SatisfactoryGrade used for satisfactory progress in courses which are not transfer or career courses (i.e., not intended for use in courses numbered at the 100/200 level). Credit granted as hours completed; not included in GPA computations.

I - Incomplete; course requirementsTemporary symbol (no penalty); not included in GPA computations. Not completed.

W - WithdrawalCredit not earned (no penalty); not included in GPA computations.

AU - AuditNo hours attempted or earned; not included in GPA computations.

^ - ForgivenessApplied to forgiven grade. Not included in completed credits; not included in GPA computations.

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Graduation RequirementsGraduation requirements vary by program. Please check with your counselor or program advisor to review your degree progress and specific graduation requirements.


Application for graduationIn person: Admission, Registration and Records Office U-147 Phone 815-825-2086, ext. 2740Online: www.kishwaukeecollege.edu

Health Services - TriCounty Health DepartmentThe Tri-County Community Health Center is located on the Kishwaukee College campus in Malta, IL. The Center is an academic nursing center staffed and managed by nurses and nurse practitioners. The Center provides affordable, primary health care to students and to low income, uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid families of DeKalb, Ogle and Lee counties.

Located off parking lot BPhone: (815) 753-9010 Email: [email protected] Open Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Se Habla Español

KishSOS/Student Online AccountKishSOS is a secure web interface that allows you to access your personal academic information.

Through KishSOS you can:• Register for classes• Print your class schedule • Find your semester grades• Access your student email• Enroll in the KIPP payment plan• Review your financial aid status• Find tuition due dates• See your student transcript• Update your student profile/Change your program

of study

www.kishwaukeecollege.eduHelp Desk 815-825-2086, ext. 4357

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Learning Skills CenterThe Learning Skills Center at Kishwaukee College provides academic support for all full- and part-time Kishwaukee College students. Students must have their Kishwaukee College I.D. to use the LSC’s services. I.D.s are available in the Kishwaukee College Library.

Tutoring ServicesTutoring is regularly available in the following academic areas: mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, accounting, English, reading, and Spanish. One-on-one assistance in study skills is also available. Tutoring schedules are available in the Learning Skills Center. The tutoring service is free, and no appointment is necessary.

Writing LabThe Writing Lab answers all of your writing-related questions regardless of the class or assignment. No appointment is necessary, and students can get help individually or in small groups. Also available are workshop opportunities for any size group.

Computer LabThe Learning Skills Center has a 12-station open computer lab. All computers are Windows PCs and run a variety of programs, including Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Word and Excel. In addition, several tutorials to enhance classroom performance are also available, including Derive. No food or drinks are allowed in the lab. The lab is open during regular Learning Skills Center hours.

Location: A-300815-825-2086, ext. 3880

LibraryThe Kishwaukee College Library provides quality information sources in traditional and electronic formats to all district users. A student photo ID or a Library Community Card is required for all check outs.

The Library’s holdings include 43,000 books and 200 print periodicals, as well as a variety of electronic resources that provide indexes, full text articles, and information resources that may be accessed from the web site www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/library .

In addition to materials that support the College’s academics departments, the Library maintains separate collections of career planning materials in the Career Corner, and a Student Success collection focusing on the transition to college-level work and the first year experience.

Location: L-200815-825-2086, ext. 2250

Payment/KIPP/Refund PolicyKIPP is an installment payment plan. In order to enroll in KIPP, you must have a checking account or credit card as payments are automatically withdrawn from your chosen account.

To enroll in KIPP log on to KishSOS and select “My KIPP” under the Financial Information heading, enter your 7-digit student ID and birthday and follow the on-screen instructions. There is a $50 fee to enroll in KIPP, this fee is non-refundable, even if you pay your account early. Also, you will be charged a $25 fee for any payments that are unsuccessful (for non-sufficient funds or closed bank accounts, for example).

If you enroll in KIPP early and agree to make payments before the start of classes, a down payment may not be required. However, if you enroll in KIPP later, you may be required to make a down payment. For more information on specific dates, see the KIPP promotional bookmark, available outside the Business Office.

Refunds of tuition and fees for dropped courses are processed according to the college refund policy.

Business Office U-100815-825-2086, ext. 3410

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Policies and Procedures See Page 29

PortfolioAs part of the assessment program, students intending to graduate with a transfer degree are required to submit a Degree Portfolio. The Degree Portfolio is used to measure students’ mastery of general education goals for writing, thinking, and using general education information. The due dates for Degree Portfolios as well as the Degree Portfolio PowerPoint presentation can be viewed on our website at www.kishwaukeecollege.edu.

Portfolio Due Dates• Fall 2011 Graduation - Due November 10, 2011 • Spring 2012 Graduation - Due April 5, 2012 • Summer 2012 Graduation - Due July 5, 2012

Submit Your Portfolio to:The Kishwaukee College Information Desk located in the main atrium or the Admissions, Registration and Records Office in U-147.

www.kishwaukeecollege.edu - click on current students and portfolioContact: Anne-Marie EgglestonOffice [email protected], ext. 3660

Posting Information on CampusAll information posted on campus must be approved and stamped in the Student Government Office. Postings can only be placed on community bulletin boards on campus. Please check with the Student Government Office for complete policies and procedures.

Student Government Association Office B-100Contact: Allison von [email protected], ext. 5390

Safety/EmergenciesEmergencies Call:- 911 for police and fire from any phone on campus- 0 for the College operator to page the Sheriff

Deputy- Extension 5420 for KC Sheriff Deputy office- 815-825-2086, ext. 5420 for the College Sheriff

Deputy from any cell phone

Non-Emergencies815-825-2086, ext. 5420

Kishwaukee College partners with the DeKalb County Sheriff to provide security on campus. Kishwaukee College campus is well patrolled by DeKalb County Sheriff Deputy officers who conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings and grounds from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The deputies are a visible presence on campus and enjoy getting to know students and staff — feel free to talk with them! In addition, there are red security phones in hallways across campus for the exclusive use of calling 9-1-1. Each classroom and office is also equipped with a phone on which calls may be dialed out or received during an emergency. The classroom and office phones also double as an intercom system to receive information during an emergency situation. The campus parking lots have emergency phones (indicated by a blue light) if there is a safety or security issue outside the building. Access to the building is only available through twelve doors around the building. Although other doors may be used to exit the building, entrance is controlled for additional security. There are security cameras at all entrance points. Kishwaukee College strives to maintain a balance of providing a safe and secure campus without infringing on or curtailing the activities of students and staff.

Security Office U-143815-825-2086, ext. 5420

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ScholarshipsKishwaukee College Foundation ScholarshipsFinancial assistance is offered through the scholarships available through the Kishwaukee College Foundation. The Foundation houses many endowments established by donors to fund over 150 different scholarships available each year for Kishwaukee College students. Annually, the Foundation distributes over $200,000 to eligible students. Foundation scholarships are established with varying criteria — some are for students in specific programs, some are need-based, some are earmarked for alumni of specific high schools, and others are for general student use.

The Foundation has developed an online application process that will allow you to apply for multiple scholarships with one application. It has also provided a handbook for you to download, which includes specific information on the web application, scholarship process, dates, deadlines, notices and agreements, as well as the projected dollar amount available for each scholarship.

All applications must be submitted online at www.kishfoundation.com. Only electronic applications will be considered for Kishwaukee College Foundation Scholarships. If you need assistance completing your application, contact the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

Spring/Summer 2012 Semester ScholarshipsApplications accepted May 16, 2011 – October 7, 2011Award Notification: December 2011

Fall 2012 application deadline March 12, 2012

Office in A-200 wing in the Conference Center815-825-2086, ext. [email protected]

Financial Aid OfficeThe Kishwaukee Financial Aid Office also has information and applications on several scholarships available to Kishwaukee students, including the Achievement Awards. The Achievement Awards are 20 tuition waivers available to incoming first year students who graduated from district high schools the spring prior to enrolling in Kishwaukee College. These include awards for academic excellence, journalism, forensics, and student government/leadership. Applications are available through the high school guidance offices beginning in early spring each year.

Office U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Student Code of Conduct See Page 29 Study AbroadOne way Kishwaukee College provides students with a global perspective in education is through our Study Abroad programs. As a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), Kishwaukee offers a variety of cost-effective study abroad opportunities. Formed in 1986 through an initiative of several Illinois community colleges, ICISP currently offers semester-long programs at Canterbury Christ Church University, England; Salzburg College in Salzburg, Austria; Carlow College in Carlow, Ireland; and International College of Seville in Seville, Spain. Shorter summer programs are available in San Jose, Costa Rica; Sydney, Australia; Dijon France; and Salzburg, Austria. Study abroad students select their courses from an approved list of classes specific to each destination. Transfer credit-usually 15 hours for a semester program and 6 hours for a summer program-is typically awarded through Kishwaukee College.

Contact: Lisa [email protected] A-233815-825-2086, ext. 2560

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TranscriptsThe Admissions, Registration, and Records Office will provide an official transcript of a student’s academic record upon written request by the student. Official transcripts are $5.00 per each copy ordered. Transcripts will not be released without the written permission of the student. Transcript requests by telephone or e-mail will not be processed by Kishwaukee College.

Transcripts will not be released for students who are under financial obligation to Kishwaukee College, state or federal financial aid agencies, or whose records are encumbered for administrative reasons.

Admissions, Registration and Records Office U-147 Phone 815-825-2086, ext. 2740

Transfer Center The Transfer Center offers an array of resources and services to assist students in making a smooth and successful transition to a four year institution.• Online accessibility to catalogs, application packets,

and scholarship information from numerous colleges and universities

• FREE college visits to four year institutions • On-campus visits from four year college and

university admission counselors • Individual advising sessions with the transfer center

coordinator or an academic counselor • Participation in the iTransfer and u.select online

transfer resource websites

Office U-148815-825-2086, ext. 5910

Tutoring ServicesTutoring is regularly available in the following academic areas: mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, accounting, English, reading, and Spanish. One-on-one assistance in study skills is also available. Tutoring schedules are available in the Learning Skills Center. The tutoring service is free, and no appointment is necessary.

Learning Skills Center A-300815-825-2086, ext. 3880

Veterans’ ServicesFinancial Aid Office U-128815-825-2086, ext. 2240

Military WithdrawMilitary withdraw requires specific documentation. Please contact the Admissions, Registration and Records office to complete the withdraw form.


Website/College & Mobilem.kishwaukeecollege.edu

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Automated Engineering Tech Automated Engineering Tech/CNC (A.A.S.) Automated Engineering (Certificate) Automated Industrial Tech (Certificate) Precision Machining Apprentice (Certificate)Automotive Automotive Technology (A.A.S.) Collision Repair Technology (A.A.S.) Basic Automotive Technology (Certificate) Advanced Automotive Technology (Certificate) Collision Repair (Certificate)Aviation Flight Aviation Flight (A.A.S.) Private Pilot Training (Certificate)Building Construction Technology Building Construction Technology (Certificate)Computer-Aided Design Technology Computer-Aided Architectural Design (A.A.S.) Computer-Aided Mechanical Design (A.A.S.) Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting (Cert.) Computer-Aided Mechanical Drafting (Cert)Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.) Networking and Systems Administration (A.A.S.) Computer Programming (Certificate) Microcomputer Applications (Certificate) Webmaster (Certificate) PC Technician (Certificate) Network Administration (Certificate) Cisco Networking (Certificate)Criminal Justice Criminal Justice - General (A.A.S.) Criminal Justice - Forensics (A.A.S.)Diesel Power Technology Diesel Power Technology (A.A.S.) Basic Diesel Power/Equipment Repair (Certificate) Advanced Diesel Power/Equipment Repair (Certificate)Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.)Education Paraprofessional Educator (A.A.S.)Electronics Electronics and Computer Technology (A.A.S.) Alternative Energy Technology (Certificate) Industrial Electricity (Certificate) Industrial Electronics/A+ Preparation and Controls (Certificate)

Emergency Medical Services EMT Paramedic (A.A.S.) EMT Paramedic (Certificate) EMT Basic (Certificate)Equine Science Basic Equine Science (Certificate) Advanced Equine Science (Certificate)Horticulture Ornamental Horticulture/Floral Design (A.A.S.) Ornamental Horticulture/General (A.A.S.) Ornamental Horticulture/Sports Turf Management (A.A.S.) Ornamental Horticulture/Greenhouse (A.A.S.) Ornamental Horticulture/Landscape Design & Construction (A.A.S.) Ornamental Horticulture/Nursery Management (A.A.S.) Floral Horticulture (Certificate) Garden Center Operations (Certificate) Turf Management (Certificate) Greenhouse Production (Certificate) Horticulture Mechanics Technology (Certificate) Landscape Design and Plant Identification (Certificate) Nursery Management (Certificate)Marketing and Management Marketing and Management (A.A.S.) Retailing (Certificate)Nursing Nursing (A.A.S.) Online Nursing (NIOIN) (A.A.S.) Practical Nursing (Certificate) Basic Nursing Assisting (Certificate)Office Systems Office Systems (A.A.S.) Medical Billing and Coding (Certificate) Medical Transcription (Certificate) Office Clerk (Certificate) Office Assisting (Certificate)Radiology Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic Massage (Certificate)Welding Welding Technology (Certificate)

A complete listing of program requirements can be found at www.kishwaukeecollege.edu or in the College catalog.

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The career/occupational programs have been developed for those students who wish to complete a college program which will prepare them to enter business, technical, professional employment at a level of competence requiring more than a high school education but less than a four-year college degree. Some A.A.S. degrees will transfer into a Capstone Program at a four-year university. Specific information is available in division dean offices.

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I. GENERAL EDUCATION(37 credit hours total)

COMMUNICATIONS – 9 SEMESTER HOURSStudents whose first semester of postsecondary education was Summer 1999 or later must receive grades of “C” or higher in ENG 103 and 104.

English__ENG 103 Composition I (3)__ENG 104 Composition II (3)Speech__SPE 100 Oral Communication I (3)

Need__________________________________

MATHEMATICS – 3 SEMESTER HOURS__MAT 101 Topics in Mathematics (3)__MAT 202 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)(Both MAT 201 and 202 must be satisfactorily completed to fulfill the three-hour mathematics requirement. This two-course sequence fulfills the general education requirement only for students seeking state certification as elementary teachers.)__MAT 208 Introductory Statistics (3)__MAT 210 Finite Mathematics (3)__MAT 211 Calc for Business and Social Sciences (4)__MAT 220 Business Statistics (3)__MAT 229 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)__MAT 230 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)__MAT 231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)__Other ____________________________ ( )

Need__________________________________

SCIENCE - 7 SEMESTER HOURSMust include a course in life sciences and a course in physical science,

and one must include a laboratory.*Denotes laboratory course

LIFE SCIENCES – 3 to 4 SEMESTER HOURS__BIO 101 Environmental Biology (3)__BIO 102 Environmental Biology Laboratory* (1)__BIO 103 General Biology I (3)__BIO 105 General Biology Laboratory* (1)__BIO 107 Animal Ecology* (4)__BIO 109 Human Biology (3)__BIO 110 Human Biology Laboratory* (1)__BIO 112 The Human Body* (5)__BIO 208 Principles of Biology I* (4)

__Other ____________________________ ( )

Need__________________________________

PHYSICAL SCIENCES - 3 to 4 SEMESTER HOURS__CHE 110 Basic Chemistry (3)__CHE 111 Basic Chemistry Laboratory* (1)__CHE 150 Introductory Organic Chemistry (3)__CHE 151 Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab* (1)__CHE 210 General Chemistry I* (5)__PHS 118 Physical Science Lab* (1)__PHS 119 Introduction to Physical Science (3)__PHS 120 Introduction to Physical Geology (3)__PHY 150 Introductory Physics (3)__PHY 151 Introductory Physics Laboratory* (1)__PHY 250 General Physics I* (4)__PHY 260 Physics for Science and Engineering* (5)__Other ____________________________ ( )__Other ____________________________ ( )

Need_______________________________

SOCIAL SCIENCE – 9 SEMESTER HOURSMust include courses in at least two disciplines

__ANT 120 Introduction to Anthropology (3)__ANT 203 Introduction to Archaeology (3)__ANT 220 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)__ANT 240 Physical Anthropology (3)__ECO 160 Introduction to Economics (3)__ECO 260 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)__ECO 261 Principles of Microeconomics (3)__GEO 202 World Regional Geography (3)__PLS 140 Intro to American Gov and Politics (3)__PLS 210 International Relations (3)__PLS 240 State and Local Government (3)__PLS 250 Intro to Comparative Foreign Government (3)__PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology (3)__PSY 225 Psych. of Childhood and Adolescence (3)__PSY 280 Life-Span Human Development (3)__PSY 286 Social Psychology (3)__SOC 170 Introduction to Sociology (3)__SOC 200 Race/Ethnic Relations (3)__SOC 219 Marriage and Family (3)__SOC 283 Social Problems (3)__Other ____________________________ ( )__Other ____________________________ ( )__Other ____________________________ ( )

Need______________________________

4 Transfer ProgramsASSOCIATE OF ARTS/SCIENCE DEGREE

CATALOG 2011 – 2012ILLINOIS ARTICULATION INITIATIVE

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HUMANITITES AND FINE ARTS9 SEMESTER HOURS

Must include one course in humanities, one course in fine arts, and one course in either humanities or fine arts.

HUMANITIES – 3-6 SEMESTER HOURS__ENG 201 British Lit: Middle Ages to 1800 (3)__ENG 202 British Lit: 1800 to Present (3)__ENG 205 Introduction to Shakespeare (3)__ENG 206 Introduction to Fiction (3)__ENG 211 American Lit: Colonial Period-1865 (3)__ENG 212 American Lit: 1865 to Present (3)__ENG 216 Introduction to Poetry (3)__ENG 217 Introduction to Drama (3)__ENG 270 The Bible as Literature (3)__ENG 283 Images of Women (3)__ENG 286** Literature and Film (3)__ENG 288 American Ethnic Literature (3)__ENG 292 Non-Western Literature in English* (3)__ENG 293 Intro to Latin American Literature* (3)

*ENG 292 or 293 can be used as Humanities credit not both.__HIS 130 Western Civilization to 1500 (3)__HIS 131 Western Civilization 1500-1815* (3)__HIS 132 Western Civilization 1815 – Present* (3)

*HIS 131 or 132 can be used as humanities credit not both.__HIS 220 United States History To 1877 (3)__HIS 222 United History Since 1877 (3)__HUM 119 Humanities I** (3)__HUM 129 Humanities II** (3)__PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)__PHL 103 Introduction to Logic (3)__PHL 198 World Religions (3)__PHL 200 Ethics (3)__FRN 202 Intermediate French II or (3)__GER 202 Intermediate German II or (3)__SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II__Other ______________________ (3)

FINE ARTS – 3-6 SEMESTER HOURS__ART 282 Introduction to Visual Arts (3)__ART 291 History of Art I (3)__ART 292 History of Art II (3)__ART 294 History of Photography (3)__ENG 286 Literature and Film** (3)__HUM 119 Humanities I** (3)__HUM 129 Humanities II** (3)__HUM 150 Introduction to Film Appreciation (3)

**HUM 119, 129 & Eng 286 can fulfill one humanities or fine arts__MUS 130 Survey of American Music (3)__MUS 220 Music Appreciation (3)__MUS 221 Music History and Literature (3)__MUS 222 Exploring Non-Western World Culture Through Music (3)__THE 203 Introduction to The Theater (3)__Other ____________________________ ( )

Need ______________________________

STUDENT SUCCESSStudents transferring from other institutions with 30 or more semester hours will be exempt from the Student Success requirement. This requirement will be waived for students pursuing a second degree at Kishwaukee College.

One of the following__AGT 100 Orientation to Agricultural Careers (1)__CSD 101 Career Planning (2)__CSD 120 Orientation (1)__ENG 111 College Study Skills (2)__LIB 100 Information Literacy & Research (1)

III. OPEN ELECTIVES25 to 26 SEMESTER HOURS

Courses used to meet the open elective requirement may be selected from 100/200 level courses in fine arts, humanities, mathematics, physical science, life science, social sciences, or other undergraduate-level courses which will transfer to a four-year institution. Courses should be chosen according to the student’s intended major at the bachelor’s degree level. Students must consult the Counseling Center, a Kishwaukee College faculty advisor, or a counselor at the transfer institution to verify that selected courses will meet the requirements of that transfer institution. Students wishing to use occupational course work must check with the course department to verify transferability. Educational Guarantees will be voided if this is not done.

A maximum of 4 semester hours of physical education activity credit can be applied to meeting this requirement.

COURSE CREDIT HOURS

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IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Meet the College’s academic residency requirement: a minimum of 15 semester hours in 100/200 level course work must be completed at Kishwaukee College for each degree earned.

B. Degree Portfolio

C. Fulfill the cumulative grade point average requirement: 1. a grade point average of 2.000 (“C”) in all 100/200 level courses attempted at Kishwaukee College.

D. Resolve any incomplete grades in Kishwaukee College course work.

E. Apply for graduation in the Admissions, Registration, and Records office.

Graduates earning the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees meet the requirement for course work on improving human relations as defined in P.A. 87-81. Courses meeting this requirement are designated with n.

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1. Code of Student Conduct and DisciplineKishwaukee College has an obligation to clarify those standards of behavior which it considers essential to its educational mission and its community life. The Code of Student Conduct and Discipline addresses student behaviors for which disciplinary sanctions may be imposed by the College.

These general behavioral expectations and the resultant specific regulations should represent a reasonable regulation of student conduct, but students should be as free as possible from imposed limitations that have no direct relevance to their education.

Offenses are clearly defined below and will be interpreted in a manner consistent with principles of relevancy and reasonableness. Disciplinary proceedings will be instituted only for violations of standards of conduct formulated with student participation and published in advance.

A student who wishes to examine the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline or any other policies of the College should arrange for an appointment with the Vice President of Student Services.

Proscribed ConductGenerally, disciplinary measures by Kishwaukee College shall be limited to conduct which adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. The following misconduct is subject to disciplinary action:

1. All forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism. Knowingly furnishing false information to the institution. Forgery, alteration or use of institutional documents or instruments of identification with intent to defraud.

See Policy on Academic Dishonesty for further information and description of sanctions that may be imposed by instructors in addition to sanctions resulting from charges being brought under this Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

2. Individual or group activities which directly disrupt or obstruct services for which students have contracted with the institution.

3. Physical abuse of any person on institution premises or at institutionally sponsored functions. 4. Theft from or damage to institution premises or theft from or damage to property of a person on institution

premises. 5. No person shall possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus and no person under the age of 21 shall

possess or consume alcoholic beverages at any college sponsored function. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all college functions except where specifically sanctioned by the president, or in his absence by a vice president, subject to proper licensing and insurance.

6. Items included in the Illinois Criminal Code, including on campus gambling, drug use, and drug dealing. Additional information concerning misconduct and sanctions specified by the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, Public Law 101-226, Sec. 1213, is contained elsewhere in this catalog under the heading Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

NOTE: Students who incidentally violate institutional regulations in the course of their off-campus activities, such as those relating to class attendance, should be subject to no greater penalty than would normally be imposed. Institutional action should be independent of community pressure.

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Committee on Student Conduct and DisciplineThe Committee on Student Conduct and Discipline is instituted to insure that each student against whom the College brings charges which warrant disciplinary action will be guaranteed due process in the execution of justice. The authority for student discipline derives from the Board of Trustees of the College, who resolved at its meeting of April 13, 1971, that the president of the College or approved delegate be granted the authority to suspend a student for disciplinary reasons upon the recommendation of the Committee on Student Conduct and Discipline (or without the recommendation of the committee in those cases in which the student waives the hearing) for stated periods not to exceed one semester or for an indefinite period. Alternatively, the committee can make rehabilitative recommendations.

The Committee on Student Conduct and Discipline shall be composed of five members or their delegates as follows:

1. An administrative Vice President shall act as chair. 2. Chair or designee, Academic Standards Committee. 3. Vice President of the Student Association. 4. A student elected at large during the Student Association fall elections who meets the requirements of a

sophomore senator. 5. An at-large representative from professional staff.

Any member of the Kishwaukee College community may bring violations to the attention of the Vice President of Student Services or approved delegate. All charges against a student will be made by the Vice President of Student Services in the name of the college. The Vice President of Student Services, upon finding due cause for disciplinary action, must adhere to the following procedures:

1. A written statement of specific charges and the time and place of the scheduled hearing will be presented to the student at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

2. Students are entitled to additional time to prepare their case, but a delay should not exceed a 48-hour period beyond this one-day notice.

3. Students have the right to waive the hearing, answer the charges in person to the Vice President of Student Services, and accept the disciplinary action meted out by the president of the College or approved delegate.

4. The hearing shall be opened with a reading of the charges by the Vice President of Student Services. The hearing must provide a full opportunity to review both sides of the issue.

5. Students are free to seek legal counsel or the counsel of any other person of their choice who can represent them at the hearing.

6. Students should be given full opportunity to present to the hearing body their defense against the charges and to produce oral testimony and/or written affidavits of witnesses in their behalf.

7. Students or their counsel should have the opportunity to question witnesses who appear against them and make statements in answer to statements against them.

8. The hearing body shall be impartial and no voting member shall bee a witness for or against students. The hearing body shall examine all relevant facts and circumstances.

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10. A record of the proceedings and the disposition of the case shall be kept in the office of the Vice President of Student Services and a copy provided to the student. In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 and the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, the College will disclose the name of the perpetrator, violation committed, and sanction(s) imposed for any crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense which violates the College’s rules or policies and for which the perpetrator was found in violation as a result of a disciplinary proceeding without the prior consent of the perpetrator. The institution will also disclose the results of disciplinary hearings to the parents or legal guardians of the students less than 21 years of age who have been found responsible for violating campus rules regarding the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances.

11. Failure on the part of the student to appear at the hearing or to appear before the Vice President of Student Services may result in automatic dismissal from Kishwaukee College and forfeiture of subsequent attendance at the College.

An appeal of any decision of the Vice President of Student Services or the Committee on Student Conduct and Discipline may be made to the president of the College, who may choose to refer the appeal to the Board of Trustees.

The aforementioned procedures may be waived in those cases where a clear and present danger to persons or property exists, at which time the president or approved delegate may summarily suspend a student or students, not before five minutes after the student or students have been sternly warned and ordered to cease and desist their proscribed conduct. The suspension shall be temporary and shall be followed by a hearing within 48 hours. In those situations which are so out of control that a measure of authority must be asserted, the following or similar steps should be followed. The school official shall:

1. Issue a warning or invitation to draft a list of complaints. 2. Request dissenting group to choose a leader so complaints may be discussed. 3. Request a court injunction or declare a campus curfew. 4. Issue a stern warning of the consequences, allow a five-minute waiting period, which may be followed by

summary suspension. 5. As a last resort, request police intervention.

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2. Academic DishonestyForms of Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty is a serious offense, which includes but is not limited to the following: cheating, complicity, fabrication and falsification, forgery, and plagiarism. Cheating involves copying another student’s paper, exam, or quiz. It also involves the unauthorized use of notes, calculators, and other devices or study aids. In addition, it also includes the unauthorized collaboration on academic work of any sort. Complicity, on the other hand, involves the attempt to assist another student to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Fabrication and falsification, respectively, involve the invention or alteration of any information (data, results, sources, identity, and so forth) in academic work. Another example of academic dishonesty is forgery, which involves the duplication of a signature in order to represent it as authentic. Lastly, plagiarism involves the failure to acknowledge sources (of ideas, facts, charts, illustrations, and so forth) properly in academic work, thus falsely representing another’s ideas as one’s own.

Penalties for Academic DishonestyIn individual cases of academic dishonesty, sanctions may range from a written warning to a failing grade for the course; the severity of the penalty is left to the discretion of the instructor. Additional sanctions may be imposed up to and including dismissal from the college when circumstances warrant it.

Procedure for Handling Academic DishonestyIn a case of academic dishonesty, the instructor should collect all proof of academic dishonesty (photocopies, etc.) and document the incident. Next, the instructor must inform his or her student of the offense, and any sanctions, in a timely and confidential manner. If a student wishes to appeal the charge, he or she should first try to resolve the issue with his or her instructor. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of that meeting, he or she may take his or her case to the instructor’s dean. In that case, the student, the instructor, and the dean will meet to discuss and hopefully resolve the issue. If the student does not agree with the outcome of the meeting, the student may further appeal the charge to the Vice President of Career/Transfer Instruction. Following the completion of all appeals, the instructor should forward documentation of the offense and sanctions to the office of the Vice President of Student Services. This documentation will be kept in a confidential file in the VPSS office.

Note: Once the file has been created, the instructor’s dean will send a letter to the student, referencing this policy and informing him or her that the file exists.


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3. Harassment PolicyThe College will not tolerate harassment by any of its employees or students. For general policy purposes, sexual harassment may be described as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical and expressive behavior of a sexual nature where: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or demeaning employment or educational environment. These Procedures (a) provide the means of prompt and equitable hearing of employee and/or student affirmative action grievances on both an informal and formal basis; and (b) permit the College administration and the Board to become aware of situations which may require remedial action.

These Procedures are available to all employees of, applicants for employment by, students in, and applicants for admission to Kishwaukee College (collectively called “employees” and “students”).

These Procedures offer claimants the means of bringing their grievances to the attention of those persons who can take quick action to remedy any discrimination or action found to exist at the College. Even the formal review procedures are informal in nature-they are not intended to be court-type procedures. While employees and students are encouraged to do so, they are not required to make use of these Procedures. The right to use these Procedures is intended to supplement, not to replace, any other rights which employees and students may have.

No claimant’s status as an employee or student will be adversely affected in any way because he or she utilizes these Procedures. All employees and students are advised that any retaliation or attempt to retaliate against a claimant for the use of these Procedures or against any employee or student for participating in any manner in proceedings hereunder constitutes a violation of these Procedures and may also be a violation of law.

Any applicant for employee or student status is invited to bring any grievance to the attention of the Director of Human Resources, who has been approved by the President as the institution’s Affirmative Action officer. Communication of this has been and continues to be made via the College’s non-discriminatory policy statement.

Informal Review of Grievances. An employee or student is encouraged to “speak up” when a problem relating to discrimination or sexual harassment arises. The flexibility of informal discussions often results in solutions to problems more easily and quickly than do formal procedures.

If in doubt as to how to proceed, an employee or student should contact the Director of Human Resources. In any event, an employee or student who believes that he or she has been sexually harassed or discriminated against because of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status or sexual orientation is strongly encouraged to discuss his or her problem with the Director of Human Resources before pursuing formal review procedures.

The complete policy and grievance procedure can be accessed at the college website under the “Policy Manual of the Board of Trustees”.

Kate Noreiko, Director Human ResourcesOffice [email protected], ext. 2200


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4. Procedure for Resolution of Student ComplaintsStudents may encounter a variety of conflicts during their course of study at Kishwaukee College that may require review by appropriate administrative or academic personnel. The purpose of the following procedures is to provide an equitable system for resolving conflicts between students and faculty or staff members when a review of the issue is not otherwise available under established college policies and procedures. The college has already established appropriate procedures for conflict resolution (Final Grade Appeal, Academic Forgiveness and Judicial Procedures).

Questions regarding these procedures or guidance on the applicability of any Kishwaukee policy or procedure to a student’s specific problem should be directed to the office of the Dean of Student Services.

ApplicabilityThis procedure applies to all registered Kishwaukee students (full-time, part-time, special programs, Community Education/Continuing Professional Education) and is applicable in the review of problems such as the following:

1. All aspects of the degree granting process, including grading, evaluation or status (unless established policies are already available).2. Alleged professional misconduct toward a student by a faculty or college staff member while in the scope of college employment.3. Alleged intimidation, discrimination, and harassment based on sex, race, religion, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation, and the College specifically prohibits such intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, including sexual harassment. (Title IX and 504 complaints are included.)4. Allegations concerning the application or propriety of college regulations, policies, and procedures regarding student rights and behavior.

ProceduresNo student shall be penalized by the college for filing or participating in the complaint process when the student has acted reasonable and in good faith. All complaints must be initiated within 60 days of the date of the incident or after the student should have become aware of the incident giving rise to the complaint. The college reserves the right to waive the 60 day rule based on the facts and circumstances of the complaint and after giving due consideration to the protection of the rights of both parties.

Informal ProceduresAll students are encouraged to first utilize informal discussion to resolve any problems encountered at the college.

1. When appropriate the student is encouraged to talk directly to the faculty or staff member prompting the complaint in an effort to resolve the issue.2. If the student prefers to talk to someone other than the direct faculty or staff member involved, they are encouraged to present the complaint to the immediate supervisor of the person involved.


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Each student, faculty member, administrative and staff member has an obligation to resolve problems fairly and informally through discussion between the aggrieved student(s) and the specific college person immediately involved with the problem. Although students are strongly encouraged to use informal discussion for problem solution, it is not a requirement for the filing of a formal complaint.

Formal ProceduresStudents should always first attempt to resolve issues through an informal process with the faculty or staff person. If a student is unable to resolve the issue informally they can choose to file a formal complaint.

1. Student must first consult with the Dean of Student Services before filing a written complaint. a. Where a previously established grievance procedure already exists the Dean will refer the complaint to the appropriate process. b. In cases of alleged illegal discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, marital status, creed, or disability, the Dean will contact the Vice President of Student Services prior to advising the student about a course of action.

2. After consultation with the Dean of Student Services, the student may submit to the Dean a written statement of the problem in order to continue the formal resolution process. a. The written statement must be signed and dated and must clearly state the nature and basis of the alleged offense, the name(s) of the person(s) committing the alleged offense, the specifics of the incident(s) in question and the names of any known witnesses. b. The Dean will submit the complaint to the immediate supervisor who will conduct an investigation and respond in writing to the student, with a copy to the Dean within 30 days of the filing date of the complaint. An extension for additional review may be granted by agreement of the Dean.3. If the student feels that the decision of the immediate supervisor is arbitrary or capricious or if he/she has new evidence to present, he/she may appeal the decision in writing to the next level of supervision or an individual designated by the Dean of Student Services within 10 days of the decision. a. A copy of the appeal must be submitted to the Dean. b. Upon appropriate review, the appellate determination must be communicated in writing to all parties involved within 30 days of the date of the appeal.

4. The decisions of the Dean of Student Services or appointed designee regarding review and appeal shall be final.

As appropriate, the Dean of Student Services may designate different persons to review cases or may consolidate complaints when such action is consistent with administrative efficiency and a fair resolution of the problem. In cases where the complaint itself is frivolous, harassing in nature, or not specific, the Dean may refuse to process the complaint. Written notification will be provided.

Nancy Partch, Dean of Student ServicesOffice [email protected], ext. 2610


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