2014-2015
College Catalog
and
Student Handbook
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Patterson Campus
3920 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36116Trenholm Campus
1225 Air Base Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36108H. Councill Trenholm State
Technical College
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10048 Montgomery, AL 36108
Welcome to Trenholm State Technical College!
Since 1964, Trenholm State Technical College’s mission has been to help students
imagine and construct exciting new futures and careers. We educate students from
diverse backgrounds throughout central Alabama. Some are traditional college-age
students; others are working adults who balance their programs of study with family
and employment responsibilities. Some are pursuing short-term certificates for
imme-diate employment options, continuing education, or GED preparation. Regardless of
their ages or academic pursuits, Trenholm State students receive the attention of our
qualified faculty and caring staff who are committed to helping students achieve their
personal and professional goals.
At Trenholm State, the education of our students comes first. We are in the business
of making positive changes in the lives of our students, and we take this very
seri-ously. In addition to our qualified faculty and committed staff, we provide an array
of support services to help students succeed in the classroom. We offer flexible class
schedules and an accessible learning environment at an affordable cost.
This catalog is a tool that can open up a new world of learning and career
opportu-nities. I encourage you to use it in conjunction with regular advising because I am
convinced it will lead you to the choices and options that will change your life for
the better. Take the time to read and learn the contents of the catalog. Knowing the
choices that are available can help you plan and select the best options that fit your
schedule and lifestyle.
I hope you will enjoy your time at Trenholm State Technical College and find, like
thousands who have come before you, that your time here will shape you for the rest
of your life. We are excited that you are here, and we are ready to serve your needs in
any way we can.
Sincerely,
Sam Munnerlyn
President
Message
from the
President
Table of Contents
Academic Policies and Regulations . . . 13
Accreditation and Certifications . . . 10
Admissions . . . 29
Alabama State Board of Education . . . 7
Buildings & Facilities Listing . . . 12
College Calendar (2014-2015) . . . 4
Department of Postsecondary Education . . . 7
Financial Assistance . . . 42
Goals . . . 9
History. . . 6
Index . . . i-1
Introduction to the College . . . 8
Mission . . . 8
Operating Hours . . . 9
Organization and Administration . . . 6
Personnel . . . 253
Programs of Study . . . 55
Programs of Study (Table with Page Numbers) . . . 26
Service Area (College) . . . 9
Special Programs . . . 51
Student Handbook . . . Gray Pages
Student Services . . . SH-3
Student Information . . . SH-8
Campus Regulations . . . SH-15
General Policies . . . SH-19
Tuition & Fees . . . 37
Values (College) . . . 8
Vision (College) . . . 8
College Calendar 2014 - 2015
FALL SEMESTER 2014
Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August 5 - 8
Truck Driving Registration for Class 1 FA2014 August 7
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 11
Local Professional Development (No Classes) August 12
Registration August 13 & 14
Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin August 15
Drop/Add August 15, 18 & 19
Holiday (Labor Day – College Closed) September 1
Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 1 FA2014) September 10
Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration October 9
Mini-term B Classes Begin October 10
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty October 30
Pre-Registration for SP2015 (Current Students) November 4, 5 & 6
Holiday (Veterans Day – College Closed) November 11
Truck Driving Classes End (Class 1 FA2014) November 20
Early Registration for SP2014 (New Students) November 18, 19 & 20
State Professional Development (No Classes) November 24 & 25
Local Professional Development (No Classes) November 26
Holiday (Thanksgiving – College Closed) November 27 & 28
Truck Driving Registration for Class 2 SP2015) December 4
Exams December 9, 10 & 11
Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End December 11
Grades Due December 12
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) December 12 & 15
Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) December 16 – 19, 22, 23
Holiday (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) December 24 & 25
Local Holidays December 26, 29, 30 & 31
Holiday (New Years Day) January 1, 2015
Local Holiday January 2
College Closed December 24 - Jan. 2, 2015
SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) January 5
Local Professional Development (No Classes) January 6
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) January 7
Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 2 SP2015) January 7
Registration January 8 & 9
Classes Begin; Mini-term A Classes Begin January 12
Drop/Add January 12, 13 & 14
Holiday (Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King – College Closed) January 19
Truck Driving Registration for Class 3 SP2015 February 19
Mid Term; Mini-term A Classes End; Mini-term B Registration March 6
Mini-term B Classes Begin March 9
Truck Driving Classes End (Class 2 SP2015) March 18
Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (Spring Break) March 23 – 27
Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 3 SP2015) March 31
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty April 3
Pre-Registration for SU2015 (Current Students) April 7, 8 & 9
Early Registration for SU2015 (New Students) April 21, 22, & 23
Exams May 5, 6 & 7
Classes End; Mini-term B Classes End May 7
Grades Due May 8
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 8
Commencement Ceremony May 8
Professional Development (No Classes) (Faculty/Staff Retreat) May 11
State Professional Development (No Classes) May 12, 13 & 14
Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) May 15, 18 – 22
Truck Driving Registration for Class 4 SU2015 May 21
Holiday (Memorial Day – College Closed) May 25
College Calendar 5
College Calendar 2014 - 2015 (continued)
SUMMER TERM 2015
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) May 26
Local Professional Development (No Classes) May 27
Registration May 28
Classes Begin May 29
Drop/Add May 29
Truck Driving Classes End (Class 3 SP2015) June 11
Truck Driving Classes Begin (Class 4 SU2015) June 15
Mid Term July 2
Holiday (Independence Day – College Closed) July 3
Pre-Registration for FA2015 (Current Students) July 7, 8, & 9
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty July 17
Early Registration for FA2015 (New Students) July 21, 22 & 23
Exams August 5, 6 & 7
Classes End August 7
Grades Due August 10
Faculty/Staff Duty Day (No Classes) August 10
Faculty Non-Duty Days, Duty for Staff (No Classes) August 11 – 14
Truck Driving Registration for Class 1 FA2015 August 13
History of Trenholm State
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College was created through the consolidation of John M. Patterson State Technical College and H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College in April 2000. The Trenholm Campus was designated as the main campus of the combined institutions. Both institutions were accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, which granted approval for the merger in March 2002.
Patterson Campus
The John M. Patterson State Technical School was established as a result of the 1947 passage of Regional Vocational and Trade School Act 673 by the Alabama State Legislature. The Montgomery County Board of Revenue and the City of Montgomery purchased 43 acres of land at the junction of the Southern Bypass and U.S. 231 South in 1961. The school opened on September 4, 1962. Patterson was named a technical college by action of the State Board of Education in 1974.
Trenholm Campus
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College was authorized by the Alabama State Legislature in May 1963. Construction was completed and classes began in August 1966, with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Board of Revenue contributing to construction costs. The College was named for the late Dr. Harper Councill Trenholm, a past president of Alabama State University.
Organization and Administration
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating as part of the two-year Alabama Community College System. The organization and administration of H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is under the supervision and direction of the elected Alabama State Board of Education and the appointed Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.
The State Board of Education is composed of the Governor, as ex-officio member, and eight elected members. Alabama is divided into eight school districts and one member is elected from each district. State Board members serve four-year terms. The Governor is president of the State Board and a vice president is elected from its members annually on the second Tuesday in July.
For the purpose of assisting the State Board of Education in carrying out its authority and responsibilities for each of the colleges, the State Board appoints a Chancellor who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Postsecondary Education. The Chancellor serves at the pleasure of the State Board of Education but it is customary for the Chancellor to have a multi-year contract.
The College President is appointed by the Alabama State Board of Education and heads the College's organizational structure. Specific areas of operation include the following: Student Services; Instructional Services; Development Planning/Research; Finance and Administrative Services, and Information Technology. Each of these areas func-tions under the guidance of a Dean or Director who reports directly to the President. The President reports to the Chancellor and is responsible for operating the college within the State Board of Education policies and all applicable state and federal laws. This organizational structure is in compliance with the Handbook of Accreditation of the Council on Occupational Education and Guidelines of the Alabama State Board of Education.
A College Advisory Council composed of representatives of area industry, business and management assists the Administration. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the President in promoting the interest and general welfare of the College.
The Alabama State Board of Education
Governor Robert Bentley President Alabama State Capitol
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
Mr Al Thompson District 1 307 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Mrs. Betty Peters District 2 526 Beatrice Road
Kinsey, AL 36303
Mrs. Stephanie W. Bell District 3 3218 Lancaster Lane
Montgomery, AL 36106
Dr. Yvette Richardson District 4 P.O. Box 785
Fairfield, AL 35064
Mrs. Ella B. Bell District 5 2634 Airwood Drive
President Pro Tem Montgomery, AL 36108
Dr. Charles Elliott District 6 P.O. Box 1584
Vice President Decatur, AL 35602
Mr. Jeffery Newman District 7 P.O. Box 266
Millport, AL 35576
Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter District 8 P.O. Box 18572
Huntsville, AL 35801
Department of Postsecondary Educationn
Dr. Mark A. Heinrich Chancellor 135 South Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Introduction to the College
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a comprehensive two-year technical college located in Montgomery, Alabama. The College provides technical certificate and degree programs; adult learning opportunities; civic, social, cultural and personal development opportunities; business and industry training opportunities; and support of eco-nomic development for the central Alabama region. The College is part of the Alabama Community College System, a statewide system of postsecondary colleges governed by the Alabama Board of Education.
The College operates two campuses, the Patterson Campus and the Trenholm Campus, and provides educational services for Montgomery and the surrounding area.
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is authorized by the State of Alabama to provide vocational, technical, academic, and lifelong educational opportunities; promote economic growth; and enhance the quality of life for the people of central Alabama. The College operating as a single entity, integrating all programs and services where fea-sible into a single delivery system, is committed to providing comprehensive technical services to its community. Through its open door admission policy and special recruitment efforts, H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College helps multitudes of disadvantaged students obtain real educational opportunities, offering promising students a bet-ter beginning. The college’s efforts are focused by its mission and vision statements and guided by the values and goal statements developed and reviewed regularly by its employees as part of the college’s annual planning process.
Vision
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College will provide a dynamic learner-focused environment where excellence in teaching, learning, and serving improves the lives of its students and the community it serves.
Mission
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is an associate degree granting institution with the mission to provide accessible educational opportunities, including credit and non-credit courses and certificates, for career preparation, advancement, and life-long learning as well as to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for resi-dents of Central Alabama.
Values
We believe:
· Each employee, student, and graduate of the College must live by a code of conduct that reflects integrity, profes-sionalism, and caring for the dignity, value, and cultural diversity of individual human beings.
· Quality educational opportunities must be affordable, convenient, and geographically accessible for all students, no matter where they are in life.
· Learning is a lifelong process reflected in an academic continuum of developmental, pre-college, general, techni-cal, continuing, and adult education; customized skill training; and, one-stop career development.
· We should provide an accessible and supportive environment that empowers and nurtures students, graduates, and employees to make a positive difference in people's lives and meaningful contributions to society.
· We should develop and nurture partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, educational systems, and our communities.
· We should focus on teaching, learning, and dedication to student success.
· The resources entrusted to us should be used in an accountable and responsible manner.
Goals
Instructional Programs Excellence
GOAL 1: To ensure provision of and access to quality instruction and lifelong learning in current and emerging fields for a diverse population.
Student Centered College
GOAL 2: To provide comprehensive services and resources to promote student success.
Community and Workforce Development
GOAL 3: To enhance economic and workforce development in the region by providing quality training programs and services for area employers and the community.
Assessment and Accountability
GOAL 4: To ensure the long-term viability of the College by maintaining a system of assessment and accountabil-ity.
Technology and Infrastructure
GOAL 5: To ensure continual enhancement of student learning by integrating the most up-to-date technological, curricular and environmental resources into its teaching, service, support, and administrative functions.
College Service Area
The College service area consists of primarily a six county area located near the center of the State of Alabama. The service area includes the area of Macon County, west of a line drawn north to south through the city of Franklin; Elmore County, excluding correctional education and the Central Alabama Community College site in Tallassee; Montgomery County; the area of Bullock County, west of a line drawn north to south through the city of Union Springs; Lowndes County and Autauga County, in cooperation with Wallace Community College-Selma. The area consists of urban, suburban, and rural populations.
College Operating Hours
Normal Office Hours shall be:
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
as needed on Saturday - Sunday
Accreditation and Certifications
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is presently accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300 - Suite 325
Atlanta, GA, 30350
1-800-917-2081
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Applied Technology Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the status of H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College.
In addition, individual programs are accredited, licensed or certified by the following agencies:
Automotive Technology National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)
101 Blue Seal Drive – Suite 101
Leesburgh, VA 20175
(703) 669-6650
www.natef.org
Computer Information Systems Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CISCO Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
(800) 553-6387
Cosmetology Alabama Board of Cosmetology
PO Box 301750
Montgomery, AL 36130-1750
(334) 242-1918
Culinary Arts American Culinary Federation (ACF)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
1-800-624-9458
Dental Assisting American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(312) 440-2500
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Emergency Medical / Paramedic Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the
Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Pkwy - Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Massage Therapy Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
610 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-9990
(334) 263-6115 (fax)
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
1901 S. Meyers Rd., Ste 240
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(800) 296-0664
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
1271 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, Colorado 80439-9766
(800) 458-2267
Medical Assisting Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
A CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 899-1500
Medical Radiologic Technology Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
312-704-5304 (fax)
Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide Alabama Department of Public Health State Registry - Division of Provider Services
PO Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
(334) 206-5169
Practical Nursing Alabama Board of Nursing
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-4060
Trenholm Campus
1225 Air Base Blvd
Building A/B President’s Office
Business Office
Human Resources
Practical Nursing
Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide Building C Student Support Services
Health Services Simulation Lab Building D Student Center
Building E Emergency Medical Services Dean of Instruction Building F Admissions Bookstore Cashier Dean of Students Financial Aid Placement Office
Building G Automotive Collision Repair Building H Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Ultrasound)
Medical Radiologic Technology
Building I Early Care and Education Building J Dental Assisting Technology
Medical Assisting
Library Tower
3086 Mobile Highway
1st Floor Library
2nd Floor Office Administration
Archival Display
3rd Floor Accounting
Office Administration
General Education
4th Floor Continuing Education
Institutional Research
Dean of Development Asst. Dean for IT/Security
Title III-B
Upward Bound
Downtown Site
Regions Building 8 Commerce Street Harper’s Cooking Lab
Culinary Arts Hospitality Management
Adult Education Building
1625 Lake Street
Joseph Dickerson Education Center
3085 Mobile Highway General Education
Patterson Campus
3920 Troy Highway
Building B President’s Office
Drafting and Design Technology
General Education
Building D Student Center
Dean of Workforce Development
Admissions
Financial Aid
Cashier
Building E Computer Information Systems
Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Apparel & Design
Branch Library
Building F Machine Tool Technology Building G Automotive Technology Building H Welding
Building I Maintenance Department
Building J Learning Enhancement Center J1 & J2 Adult Education
Building K Graphic Design Technology Entertainment Media Production Building L Diesel Mechanics
Building M Electrical Technology Student Support Services
Building N Warehouse
Building Q Automotive Manufacturing
Industrial Electronics Technology
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Note: Some programs and offices have been temporarily relocated during renovations.
Service Occupations Building
Cosmetology & Therapeutic Massage 6240 Brewbaker Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116 (one mile south of Patterson Campus)
Truck Driver Training Center
5420 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36117 (three miles south of Patterson Campus)
