College Catalog 2016-17

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Trustees. .............................................................................. 6 Board of Supervisors ........................................................................ 7 General Calendar .............................................................................. 8 Purpose . ........................................................................................... 13 Institutional Commitments ........................................................... 14 History of the College .................................................................... 15 College Plant & Equipment . ......................................................... 15 Student Organizations.................................................................... 20 Academic Policies ........................................................................... 21 Disability Support Services............................................................ 44 Due Process Procedures for Student Grievances........................ 68 Financial Information ..................................................................... 72 University Transfer Programs ....................................................... 96 Healthcare Education Programs. ................................................ 104 Technical Programs. .......................................................................110 Career Programs ........................................................................... 127 Description of Courses . ............................................................... 130 Administration .............................................................................. 174 Professional Staff . ......................................................................... 175 Faculty ............................................................................................ 178 Administrative Support Staff ...................................................... 182 Institutional Support Staff............................................................ 183 Councils & Committees of the College . .................................... 185 NON-DISCRIMINATION East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of East Central Community College: Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, ADEA, and Title IX are coordinated by Dr. Teresa Houston, Vice President for Instruction, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, thouston@eccc.edu. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 and ADA are coordinated by Dr. Randall Lee, Vice President of Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union, Room 201, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6375, Fax: 601-635-3247, rlee@eccc.edu.

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