Academic
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This section includes the various rules, guidelines, and processes that
allow the student and college to operate on a common basis for a common purpose
- completion of the student’s educational goals. The topics in this section are listed
alphabetically.
1.
The
following conditions must be met:
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There
must have been a break in enrollment at LCC of at least two (2) calendar years
after the term for which the petition is filed.
2.
When
invoking academic forgiveness, a student may designate not more than two (2)
academic terms (fall, spring, or summer) to be forgiven in his/her academic
record. Only terms completed prior to
returning to LCC may be designated.
3.
At the
time of petitioning for academic forgiveness, the student must have completed
12 credit hours within the previous 12 months with an earned GPA of at least
2.0 at LCC.
4.
A
petition for academic forgiveness will not be considered if a degree has been
earned from LCC subsequent to the semester(s) in question.
5.
All
“forgiven” course work will continue to appear on the transcript but will not
be included in the student’s LCC cumulative GPA, nor shall any course in the
term be counted toward a degree granted by LCC.
6.
Academic
forgiveness will be granted only once.
7.
This
procedure refers to LCC only. A student transferring
from or to another institution will have to follow the other institution’s
procedure.
8.
Students
who have been granted academic forgiveness will not be considered for
graduation with honors.
9.
Granting
of academic forgiveness does not affect nor alter a student’s record for
financial aid awards or for athletic eligibility.
When an academic exercise is designed to result in a grade, any of the
following activities constitute violations of academic honesty (unless
expressly authorized in advance by the instructor) and will be subject to
disciplinary action:
1.
Copying from another student’s test
paper, laboratory report, other report, computer files, data, listings, and/or
programs;
2.
Using, during a test, materials not
authorized by the instructor;
3.
Collaborating with another person without
authorization during an examination or in preparing academic work;
4.
Knowingly and without authorization
using, borrowing, selling, stealing, transporting, soliciting, copying, or
possessing in whole or in part, the contents of an unadministered examination;
5.
Substituting for another student or permitting
another student to substitute for oneself in taking an examination or preparing
academic work;
6.
Bribing another person to obtain an
unadministered examination or information about an unadministered examination;
7.
Attempting to bribe any faculty/staff or
student to alter a grade.
In addition to being subject to the penalties
specified in Section 3.06 of the LCC Student Handbook, being found guilty of
academic misconduct will result in a minimum of a zero grade for the paper,
assignment, or test on which the violation occurred. Instructors may choose a more stringent
course of action as specified in the course syllabus.
For additional information on this subject,
including appeals, refer to the Code of Student Conduct, Section 4, of the LCC
Student Handbook.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially add or drop a course
in which he/she is enrolled. Courses may
be added or dropped during the first week of classes without approvals. Courses cannot be dropped by phone.
During the first week of classes, a course may be added without
instructor permission. A course may also
be added during the second week of classes with the instructor’s
permission. An Add/Drop Form must be
completed for the added course, signed by the course instructor and the
student’s adviser or the appropriate Associate Dean or Director.
Drops completed during the first week of classes are considered a “drop” and students are entitled to a full refund. Courses dropped by the student prior to the official 20th class day will not become a part of the transcript.
A student who wishes to withdraw from a course after the first week of
classes until the official 20th class day must complete an Add/Drop
Form, have it signed by the instructor or appropriate Associate Dean or
Director, and submit the form to the Admissions Office. Drops completed during this time are
considered a “drop” and students are entitled to a half refund. Courses dropped by the student during this
time will not become a part of the transcript.
A student who wishes to withdraw from a course after the official 20th
class day must complete an Add/Drop Form, have it signed by his/her adviser or
the appropriate Associate Dean or Director and submit it to the Admissions
Office. Withdrawals completed after the
official 20th class day are considered a “withdrawal” and students
are not entitled to any refund. A
course(s) from which the student officially withdraws after the official 20th
class day will appear on the transcript followed by a “W.” Students will not be permitted to withdraw
from courses during the last class 15 days prior to finals each semester.
Discontinuing attendance in class without officially withdrawing may
result in an “F” being recorded on the transcript. Also, failure to complete an Incomplete
Contract will automatically result in an “F” being recorded on the
transcript. It is the responsibility of
the student to confirm all adds/drops/withdrawals.
Students will not be permitted to withdraw or drop a course in which
they have received an “F” due to academic dishonesty.
*Refer to academic
calendar for specific dates, especially for the summer sessions.
A maximum of 42 credit hours of recognized credit transferred from another
college can be applied to Associate Degree requirements at
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD (CEEB)
Advanced Placement Examinations are given each year to high school
students who are enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. LCC will grant credit to students presenting
the following examination scores:
SCORE CREDIT HOURS
5 5 to 10
4 3 to 10
3 3 to 5
1 or 2 0
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
The CLEP is a national system of credit by examination, offering five
general examinations assessing college level general education, as well as a
number of subject examinations relating to specific college courses.
Labette Community College (LCC) is an approved
Courses that are awarded by CLEP examination will be noted on
transcripts as “Transferred from College Level Exam Program.” Students considering the CLEP Examination
should consult an adviser to discuss transferability of the credits.
For information regarding subject examinations or additional
information about the test, please contact the
Nontraditional education is learning that has not been transcripted by
a regionally accredited higher education institution. To encourage and assist students to complete
degrees, LCC may award college credit for nontraditional education. Work experience will not be considered. The procedure and guidelines are as follows:
1.
Students
are encouraged to seek advice from the Admissions Office. A $25 fee must accompany the required
application. Normal tuition and fees, which must be paid prior to posting on a
transcript, apply to any credits awarded.
The student must complete at least 12 credit hours at LCC with at least
a cumulative 2.0 GPA before nontraditional credit will be awarded.
2.
The
student must be currently enrolled in at least six hours at LCC and have
declared a degree objective.
3.
A
maximum of 15 credit hours may be awarded and only six can be used to fulfill
concentration requirements.
4.
All
courses for which non-traditional credit is awarded must have equivalent
courses in the LCC curriculum. Partial
credit will not be awarded.
5.
General
education course credit will not be awarded for non-traditional education.
6.
Course
credit may be awarded for courses taken in the military if the course is
identified in a current American Council on Education Guide.
7.
Nontraditional
education credits will not be awarded unless the learning was fostered in a
recognized national or state organization.
8.
Students
must provide validated documentation stating the courses, knowledge, skills,
and credit/clock hours completed.
9.
The
responsible Associate Dean will review, and as applicable, seek advice from
full-time faculty.
10. In some areas departmental exams may provide
an alternative to credit awarded for non-traditional education.
11. Credit is not awarded for prior work
experience.
All students should meet with an adviser before
enrolling each semester. Each student
attending day classes will be assigned an adviser to assist with planning a
schedule of study designed to accomplish the student’s goal. The adviser’s or appropriate Associate Dean’s
signature is required on all enrollment forms for full-time students. Students who have transferred to LCC should
provide an official copy of transcripts listing courses completed at other
institutions to Student Services before meeting with their adviser. Advisers are available on the Parsons campus
throughout the academic year. Advisers
are also available at extension sites during the enrollment sessions.
Regular attendance is essential for college success. Each instructor determines the attendance requirements that
will be included in the course syllabus.
Failure to comply with the course attendance requirements as stated in
the syllabus may result in a lowered grade or involuntary withdrawal from the
class.
Students who have absences due to student representation of the College
in some official capacity such as athletic travel or due to participation in a
class or club sponsored activity will be allowed to make up course work upon
presentation of verifying evidence. It
is the student’s responsibility to provide such evidence prior to absence.
Students may take a course for no credit by requesting an audit at the
time of enrollment (Special Tuition and Fees in Financial Information
Section). If a course is audited, a grade
will not be assigned and the instructor will not be required to administer or
grade tests for these students. Students
enrolling in courses for audit cannot switch to credit during the semester. Students enrolling in courses for credit will
be given priority over audit students when seating is limited.
In the event a student believes that a grade assigned by an instructor
for a course is below his/her performance, procedures to request a grade change
may be obtained through the Student Services Office. Students may request a grade change no later
than one (1) calendar year after the date the final course grade was officially
recorded.
Procedures for Change of Grades for Courses:
A.
Grade
change requests must be submitted within one year of the date originally
recorded.
1.
The
student must first contact the instructor with a written statement regarding
why he/she requests a grade change. The
instructor will provide a written decision within 10 working days of receipt of
the request on whether he/she will make a grade change.
2.
If the
student is not satisfied with the instructor’s decision, the student must
contact, in writing, the instructor’s immediate supervisor (Program
Coordinator, Director, or Associate Dean) within 10 working days after the
decision was rendered by the instructor.
The instructor’s supervisor must provide a written decision after
consultation with both the instructor and the student on the grade change
within 10 working days of the date of receipt of the student appeal.
3.
If the
student is not satisfied with the supervisor’s decision and if the instructor’s
immediate supervisor reports to an Associate Dean, the student must contact, in
writing, the Associate Dean within 10 working days after the decision was
rendered by the instructor’s immediate supervisor. After consultation with all parties involved,
the Associate Dean must then make a decision to approve or disapprove the
decision, within 10 working days of the date of receipt of the student appeal.
4.
If the
student is not satisfied with the Associate Dean’s decision, he/she must
contact, in writing, the Dean of Instruction within 10 working days after the
decision was rendered by the Associate Dean.
After consultation with all parties involved, The Dean of Instruction
will then make a decision to approve or disapprove the requested grade change
within 10 working days of the date of receipt of the student appeal. The Dean of Instruction will inform the
Registrar of any changes which should be officially recorded. The decision of the Dean of Instruction will
be considered final.
B.
If the
instructor of the course is no longer available, the student may submit a
written statement to the instructor’s immediate supervisor (Program
Coordinator, Director, or Associate Dean), requesting that a grade be
changed. Such requests must provide
reasons why a change should be made.
After considering the request and the circumstances, the supervisor will
make a recommendation to the Dean of Instruction and a decision will be rendered. Such decision will be considered final.
C.
These
procedures are the responsibility of the Dean of Instruction who may make
minor, nonsubstantive changes or decisions to ensure the procedures are
operationally effective.
The average full-time load for fall and spring is from 15 to 18 credit
hours per semester. Students may take up
to 21 credit hours per semester with approval of their adviser. The Dean of Instruction must approve
enrollment in more than 21 hours.
The full-time load for summer is 12 credit hours. Students who will receive financial aid must
enroll in at least 6 credit hours to receive half-time assistance. The Dean of Instruction must approve
enrollment in more than 12 hours in the summer.
Labette Community College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in General Studies
degrees.
The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and the Associate
in General Studies (AGS) degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer
to a four-year institution and pursue a baccalaureate degree. All degrees and concentrations available at
LCC are described in this catalog.
The AAS degree is for students who plan to seek employment after
completing an associate degree in a professional/technical area.
The AGS degree is for students who have not declared a concentration
but intend to continue toward a baccalaureate degree.
The AAS or AGS degrees may transfer only to specific degree programs at
selected colleges or universities.
Generally, these degrees will only apply toward bachelor’s degrees for
which the purposes are technology occupations.
Students should seek degree program evaluation, analysis, and advice
from the institution to which they plan to transfer.
The following symbols are used for student evaluation and will be sent
with any transcript leaving the college.
A Excellent 4 grade points
B Good 3
grade points
C Average 2
grade points
D Below Average passing 1 grade point
F Failing 0 grade points
P Passing
- Credit only, not computed in cumulative
grade point average.
N No credit - Not computed
I Incomplete - No credit
W Withdrawn - No credit, no grade
R Course Repeated – not included in GPA
T Audit - No credit, no grade
Note: Graduation requirements
include a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA.
All students with at least 42 credit hours completed who plan to
graduate in the fall or spring must request an official degree check in the
Student Services Office by completing a “Degree Check Request” form. A “Degree Check Request” should be submitted
no later than the end of October prior to spring graduation. All official transcripts from other
institutions must be on file. Evaluation
results of the student’s permanent academic record will be mailed to the
student, outlining specific requirements needed for the degree selected. The response will indicate those requirements
completed and those that will need to be completed.
Degree candidates must meet graduation requirements found in the
catalog of the student’s graduation year or a catalog from any of the three
years immediately prior to graduation, provided the student was enrolled during
the year selected. Students must also
have met their financial obligations to Labette Community College, including
their graduation fees, and have taken the appropriate completer assessment
test.
Students who lack five credit hours or less at the end of the spring
semester and plan to complete all course requirements by the end of the fall
semester following graduation are eligible to apply for and participate in the
graduation ceremony with the provision that the cumulative GPA is at least
2.0. If the student wishes to wait a
year and participate in graduation the following spring, after courses are
complete, he/she must notify the Student Services Office prior to March 1 to be
removed from the graduation list.
Graduation with honors shall be determined by the following grade point
averages as calculated the semester prior to graduation.
Summa Cum Laude 4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.75-3.99
Cum Laude 3.50-3.74
Honor students will be identified in the graduation program and may
wear a gold cord during the ceremony.
All students receiving an associate degree must take a series of
assessment tests prior to spring graduation.
Students who complete degree requirements in the fall must contact the
Student Success Center Assessment Coordinator prior to November 1 to make
arrangements for assessment testing.
Students with academic concentrations will take the Collegiate
Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) test and students with
vocational/technical concentrations will take the WorkKeys test. The Assessment Coordinator in the Student
Success Center will be in charge of administering these exams. Results of these examinations are posted on
the student’s transcript.
Students taking the CAAP are required to take a minimum of three of the
five possible exams: Writing, Reading,
Mathematics, Science Reasoning, and Critical Thinking. Students taking the WorkKeys will take three
exams: Reading for Information, Applied
Mathematics I, and Listening and Writing.
All test dates will be announced early in the spring semester. It is the student’s responsibility to
register for the test. When reporting
for testing, students will be required to present a photo ID and follow the
rules of an ACT testing site. A hold
will be placed on the transcript of any student who has fulfilled all other
requirements but has not taken the appropriate completer assessment test.
Labette Community College offers assessment testing for the following
purposes:
Students in vocational/technical
courses/programs may be required to take this test for both pre- and post-assessment.
Official transcripts will be withheld if any
financial obligations to the College have not been paid or if the student has
yet to take the Degree Completer Assessment test.
Students who enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in a
semester with a grade point average of 4.00 will be included on the President’s
Honor Roll. Students who are enrolled in
at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 with
no grades below a “C” will be eligible for the Dean’s Honor Roll. Part-time students who have been enrolled in
at least 6 credit hours but fewer than 12 semester hours each semester and have
completed 24 total credit hours are also eligible for the respective honor
roll.
An incomplete may be given when course
requirements have not been completed due to illness or other conditions usually
beyond the control of the student. A
student receiving an incomplete must sign an Incomplete Contract with
the instructor outlining requirements to finish the course, including a date by
which the coursework must be completed.
Fall semester Incomplete Contract requirements
must be turned in to the instructor by the end of the spring semester. Spring or summer Incomplete Contract
requirements must be turned in to the instructor by the end of the fall
semester.
Failure to complete the contract will
automatically result in an “F” grade.
Students cannot withdraw from a course involving an incomplete
contract. Incompletes may also affect a
student’s financial aid.
All first-time, full-time day students with
fewer than 15 credit hours are required to enroll in the Orientation course
during their first semester. This course
introduces students to Labette Community College and provides various tips for
students to succeed.
Some students may wish to take certain courses for a pass/fail grade
rather than for a letter grade. If a
student wishes to receive a pass/fail grade, he/she must make this request
during the first three weeks of the course.
The request must be in writing to the instructor, and the instructor and
the appropriate Associate Dean must approve it.
Once processed the request cannot be reversed.
CAUTION:
Students are to check with their adviser about the transferability of pass/fail
courses prior to initiating requests.
These courses are added to a student’s credit hour total but are not included
in the grade point average.
PLACEMENT TESTING FOR
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
The purpose of placement testing is to enhance student success in
college. Placement test scores are used
to place students in the most appropriate level for success. All degree-seeking students who enroll at
Labette Community College for the first time must either take a placement test
or provide appropriate SAT or ACT scores prior to enrollment.
Scores for College Algebra are:
ACT – 20 or higher
SAT – 600
Appropriate COMPASS Cut-off Score
Scores for English Composition I are:
ACT – 18 or higher
SAT – 470
Appropriate COMPASS Cut-off Score
Scores for Reading are:
ACT – 12 or higher
SAT – 300
Appropriate COMPASS Cut-off Score
If a student has taken college math or college English prior to
enrolling at LCC, he/she must provide an official college transcript or
college grade report of previous courses.
Placement in appropriate courses will be determined during the
enrollment process.
College students who apply for Pell Grants and who will be
taking Basic Writing I or II, Basic Reading I, Foundations of Math, Beginning
Algebra, or any other developmental course must have taken the appropriate
placement test in order to qualify for the grant funds.
Students may arrange to take a placement test by calling the LCC
Student Success Center in Parsons (620) 421-6700, ext. 1182, 1142, or 1153) or
the Oswego campus at (620) 795-2134.
APPEAL OF PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
As a first appeal, students have the opportunity to retake the
placement test. The second and final
appeal of placement requirements will be handled through the appropriate
Associate Dean and the appropriate academic department. Placement based on either test scores or
appeal is mandatory. Degree
requirements include a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL
A student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is used to evaluate his/her
academic progress. Students are
considered to be making satisfactory progress toward an Associate Degree a
minimum of 2.0 GPA is maintained.
A student whose GPA falls below minimum progress will be placed on
probation for the next semester. If significant
progress has been demonstrated, but the student has not quite attained a
minimum of 2.0, a second semester on probation may be granted. The student must petition the Dean of Student
Services to request an additional semester on probation.
If the 2.0 minimum has not been achieved after a
second semester on probation, the student will be suspended from the
college. Petition for reinstatement can
be made after one semester has expired.
During suspension, the student will be encouraged to enroll in
developmental courses to assist him/her in required studies upon reinstatement.
The grade earned in a course that is repeated will replace the grade
and credit previously earned. Both
course completions will remain on all transcripts. (See also Academic Forgiveness) Courses with the same course number and exact
title will only be counted the last time they are completed toward graduation
requirements as well as the student’s Grade Point Average.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
During each semester, notices of unsatisfactory work may be sent to the
student. The notice may indicate
unsatisfactory work or may show a failing grade. However, it is the student’s responsibility
to check regularly with instructors to be aware of their grade standing. The student is not guaranteed a passing grade
at the end of the semester even though an unsatisfactory slip was not received.
Fall semester grades are normally mailed to
students prior to the beginning of the spring semester. Spring semester grades are usually mailed the
week after the semester ends. Summer
grades are normally mailed prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Transcripts will be
provided at a cost of $5.00 (faxed copies are $3.00 per page).
Official records will not be released until a Transcript Request Form
has been signed by the student or a written request which includes the
student’s name, address, social security number or student ID number, birth
date, signature, and where the record is to be sent. Records picked up in Student Services will
not be released unless the student presents a picture I.D.
Official transcripts
will be withheld if any financial obligations to the college have not been
paid.
Any individual who has graduated from an accredited high school or
received a General Educational Development (GED) may attend LCC as a regular
student. Students must provide proof of
high school graduation or GED completion.
Individuals 18 years of age and older who do not meet any of the above
criteria may attend as a special student until at least 30 credit hours with a
GPA of 2.0 or better has been completed.
Permission to enroll as a special student is granted by the Dean of
Instruction.
High School Students
A high school student who has attained junior standing may enroll in
college courses with permission from his/her high school principal. The student must submit an enrollment form to
the Admissions Office with the “Unified School District Authorization” section
completed.
A student who has been designated as “gifted” may enroll only upon
submission of a completed and current (dates must cover period of
enrollment) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and that IEP must include a
statement that college courses are recommended as a part of his/her plan. The IEP must be submitted to the Admissions
Office at the time of enrollment.
Home schooled and correspondence students are eligible to enroll as a
regular student after presenting proof of graduation. However, additional requirements must be met
to be eligible for federal aid. (See
“Financial Aid” information section.)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) APPLICANTS
Labette Community College wants to provide an
opportunity for all students to attend college and have a successful
experience. Experience indicates that
certain criteria should be met to enroll in college courses to have a successful
college experience. Since our college
courses are taught in the English language, the following process has been
established to enhance student success for those students whose primary
language is not English.
Test of Language Skills
A student whose primary language is not
English must submit prior to enrolling one of the following:
1.
Record
of successful completion of high school in which the language of instruction
was English or
2.
Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 520 written or 190
computer-based or higher or
3.
Completion
of an ESL course program from an accredited institution.
International students must
1.
Complete
the TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 written or 190 computer-based or higher
to achieve unconditional admittance or Completion of an ESL course
program from an accredited institution.
2.
Complete
the application for admission to LCC accompanied by a non-refundable fee of
$40.
3.
Provide
proof of graduation from a high school or secondary school.
4.
Complete
a financial responsibility form and submit it with a certified bank statement
proving financial ability to attend Labette Community College.
5.
Consult
with the International Student Adviser and file an original transcript of all
schoolwork translated into English by Educational Perspectives, World
Educational Services, or equivalent translation company.
After the above
requirements are met, the applicant will be considered for admission. If the applicant is accepted, an I-20 form
will be issued.
TOEFL Scores 490-519 (written) and 160-189
(computer-based)—Records of
individuals who have scored lower than 520 but higher than 490 will automatically
be reviewed by the Dean of Student Services and the Dean of Instruction. Such a student should provide any evidence
available which demonstrates sufficient ability in English. A decision to admit the student may include a
provision for participation in an English as a Second Language course.
TOEFL Scores Below 490 (written) and 160
(computer-based)—Records of
individuals who have scored lower than 490 will be reviewed only upon written
request from the student. The
student should include in the request any evidence that demonstrates his/ her
ability to understand and to communicate in English. The Dean of Student Services and the Dean of
Instruction will complete the review.
Approval for admission may include required participation in an English
as a Second Language course or similar preparatory activities. Admission to certain courses or programs may
be restricted until English language ability is adequately improved.
Students may withdraw from one or all courses
until the last fifteen (15) school days prior to semester finals. Students are responsible for completing the
Add/Drop Form, having it signed by his/her adviser or appropriate Associate
Dean, and submitting it to the Student Services Office. A “W” will be posted to the student’s
transcript following the appropriate course(s).