COLLEGE CATALOG and STUDENT HANDBOOK
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2007-2008

Accreditation

Enterprise-Ozark Community College is accredited to award Associate Degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone (404) 679-4501. Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.

Member

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
American Association of Community Colleges
Alabama College Association
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
National Association of College and University Business Officers
Alabama Association of College and University Business Officers
Association of Alabama College Administrators
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Alabama Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Council on Resource Development

www.eocc.edu

Enterprise Campus P.O. Box 1300 / 600 Plaza Drive Enterprise, Alabama 36331/36330 (334) 347-2623	Fort Rucker Site Aviation Building 4502  Kingsman Street Fort Rucker, AL 36362 (334) 598-3438
Aviation Center at Mobile 1975 Avenue C Mobile, AL 36615 (251) 438-2816	Aviation Campus at Ozark 3405 Highway 231 South Ozark, AL 36360 (334) 774-5113

Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to make changes in the fees, offerings and regulations announced in this publication as circumstances may require.

Volume 41 August 2007

Although the publisher of this College Catalog and Student Handbook has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical, or printing errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. All information contained in this College Catalog and Student Handbook is subject to change by the appropriate officials of Enterprise-Ozark Community College and the Alabama College System without prior notice; officials reserve the right to modify, revoke, or add to the College regulations at any time. The provisions of this document/publication are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Enterprise-Ozark Community College. For current information, contact the Office of Admissions at the Enterprise Campus, (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233.

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Message from the President 1

College Calendar 6

General Information 8

Admission Policies 17

Admission of First-Time College Students 17
Admission of Transfer Students 18
General Principles for Transfer of Credit 19
Admission of Transient Students 19
Policy on Placement Testing 19
Enrollment for Accelerated High School Students 20
Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit for High School Students 20
Admission of Non-Citizens/International Students 21
Special Students 21
Admission Procedures 21

Tutition and Fees 23

Tuition 23
Facilities Renewal Fee 23
Technology Fee 23
Other Fees 23
Tuition, Facilities Renewal and Technology Fee Refunds 23
Refund for Partial Withdrawal 23
Short Course Refunds 23

Financial Aid 24

General Information 24
Eligibility 24
Financial Aid Programs Available 24
How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid 25
Verification Requirements 25
Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 25
Evaluation of Satisfactory Academic Progress 26
Veterans' Benefits 26
Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Veterans 28
Certification of Veterans 28
EOCC Scholarships 28
The EOCC Foundation Scholarships 29
Scholarships in the Process of Being Endowed 34
Memorial/Special Scholarships 34
How to Apply for Scholarships 35

Student Affairs 36

Mission and Goals 36
Guidance Services 36
Federal Student Support Programs - TRIO 37
Testing Program 37
Library/Learning Resources Center (LRC) 38
Success Center 38
Career Fair 38
College Transfer Day 38
Job Placement 38
Student Academic Success (SAS) Lab 38
Master Student, ORI 103 39
Orientation 39
Kindercollege 39
The EOCC Bookstores 39
Student Organizations 40
Chaperoned Events 41
Other Student Activities 41
Academic Advising 41
Student Conduct Code 42
Computing and E-mail Policies 44
Disciplinary Procedures 48
Organization of the Discipline Committee 49
Due Process 49
Penalty Without Hearing by Discipline Committee 49
Temporary Suspensions 49
Rules of Evidence 49
Hearing Procedures 50
Notification of Action 50
Disciplinary Actions 50
Nonstudent Sanction 51
Drug Testing of Student Athletes 51
Preventing Sexual Assault/Acquaintance Rape 54
Inspection of the College's Facilities 54
Disclosure of Campus Security Policies and Campus Crime Statistics 54
Traffic and Parking 56
Student Health Services 57

Academic Policies 58

Grading 58
Quality Points 58
Course Forgiveness 58
Incompletes 58
Auditing 58
Distance Education Policy 59
Degrees and Certificates 59
Degree Requirements 59
Dual Enrollment 60
Attendance 60
Excused Absences 61
Standards of Academic Progress 61
Standards of Progress Policy 61
Intervention for Student Success 61
Application of Standards of Progress 61
Process for Appeal for Readmission 62
Definition of Terms 62
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 62
Final Examinations 63
Dropping or Adding a Class 63
Withdrawal from a Course/Complete Withdrawal from the College 63
Academic Bankruptcy 64
Maximum and Minimum Course Loads 64
Honors and Recognitions 64
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 65
Advanced Placement Credit (AP) 65
Foreign Language Placement Policy 65
Special Programs for Military Servicemembers 66
Evening Program 66
Continuing Education and Community Service Program 66
Adult Education, Training & General Education Development (GED) Program 67
Academic Competitions 67

Programs of Study 68

Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degrees 68
Associate in Applied Science Degree 68
Career Programs 69
Business Administration 70
Office Administration 73
Health Information Techonolgy 74
Paralegal 75
Computer and Information Science 77
Computer Maintenance Technology 78
Microcomputer Technology Certificate 79
Computer Programming Certificate 79
Computer Maintenance Technology Certificate 80
Geographic Information Systems Certificate 80
Criminal Justice 80
Child Development 80
Emergency Medical Services and Health and Fitness 81
Paramedical Certificate 82
Emergency Medical Services Basic Certificate 83
Computer Graphics Career Program Certificate 83
Airframe Technology 83
Avionics Technology 84
General Aviation Technology Short Certificate 85
Powerplant Technology 85
Cooperative Programs with Other Institutions 86

Course Descriptions 87

Aviation Division 87
Business and Computer Information Science Division 91
English, Foreign Language, and Communication Division 101
Fine Arts Division 102
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Health/Fitness Division 105
History and Social Sciences Division 113
Mathematics Division 117
Science Division 118

College Personnel 121

Index 128

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PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE

STAFFORD L. THOMPSON, PH.D.

At Enterprise-Ozark Community College we have been committed to supporting our students' college and career aspirations for the past 41 years.

We will continue to provide our students with an educational experience that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence, the advancement of scholarship, and service to society.

We strive to create an environment in which students are continually challenged and inspired to do their best.

EOCC is well-equipped to help you meet your education and career goals, and I invite you to review the entire Catalog and Student Handbook to discover the best path to reach your goal in a learning environment that will transform your life.

We want you to become a part of our EOCC family. We welcome your visit to EOCC's campus in Enterprise, the Aviation Campus at Ozark, the Fort Rucker Site, and the Aviation Center at Mobile. We also encourage you to visit the College's website at www.eocc.edu where you'll find up-to-date information on courses, calendars, and campus activities.

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College Calendar

FALL SEMESTER, 2007

Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:30 p.m. August 13, Monday
Registration August 14, Tuesday
Faculty Duty Days August 14-16, Tuesday-Thursday
Enterprise Campus Orientation TBA
Aviation Campus at Ozark Orientation TBA
Fort Rucker Site Orientation TBA
Aviation Center at Mobile Orientation TBA
First Official Class Day August 17, Friday
Beginning of First Mini-term August 20, Monday
Drop/Add First Mini-term Deadline August 21, Tuesday
Drop/Add Full Term Deadline August 21, Tuesday
Holiday, Labor Day September 3, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term September 28, Friday
First Mini-term Ends October 10, Wednesday
Second Mini-term Begins October 11, Thursday
Drop/Add Second Mini-term Deadline October 15, Monday
Founders' Day October 18, Thursday
Career Fair—Enterprise Campus November 1, Thursday
Career Fair —Aviation Campus at Ozark TBA
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term November 2, Friday
Holiday, Veteran's Day November 12, Monday
Priority Registration for Spring November 13-14, Tuesday-Wednesday
Registration Open to all Students November 15, Thursday
Student Holidays (Prof. Dev.) November 19-21, Monday-Wednesday
Holidays, Thanksgiving November 22-23, Thursday-Friday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term November 30, Friday
Last Class Day December 10, Monday
Final Exams December 11-13, Tuesday-Thursday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. December 14, Friday
Holidays, Christmas & New Year December 24-31, Monday-Wednesday, & January 1, Tuesday

SPRING SEMESTER, 2008

Faculty Duty Days January 3-8, Thursday-Tuesday
Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:30 p.m. January 7, Monday
Registration January 8, Tuesday
Enterprise Campus Orientation TBA
Aviation Campus at Ozark Orientation TBA
Fort Rucker Site Orientation TBA
Aviation Center at Mobile Orientation TBA
First Official Class Day January 9, Wednesday
First Mini-term Begins January 9, Wednesday
Drop/Add Deadline for First Mini-term January 10, Thursday
Drop/Add Deadline for Full Semester Classes January 11, Friday
Holidays, Lee/King Birthdays January 21, Monday
College Transfer Day February 6, Wednesday
Student Holiday (Prof. Dev.) February 18, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term February 22, Friday
First Mini-term Ends March 7, Friday
Second Mini-term Begins March 10, Monday
Drop/Add Deadline for Second Mini-term March 11, Tuesday
60% Title IV Tuition Adjustment Date March 17, Monday
Student Holiday (Prof. Dev.) March 21, Friday
Spring Break March 24-28, Monday-Friday
Classes Resume March 31, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term April 4, Friday
Priority Registration for Summer April 14-15, Monday-Tuesday
Summer Registration Open for all Students April 16, Wednesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term April 25, Friday
Last Class Day May 7, Wednesday
Final Exams May 8-13, Thursday-Tuesday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. May 14, Wednesday
Early Orientation for Summer TBA
Faculty Duty Days May 14-15, Wednesday-Thursday
Graduation (Enterprise/Ozark/Fort Rucker) May 15, Thursday
Graduation (Mobile) May 16, Friday

SUMMER SEMESTER, 2008

Holiday, Memorial Day May 26, Monday
Payment Due for Pre-registration by 4:30 p.m. May 27, Tuesday
Faculty Duty Days May 27-28, Tuesday-Wednesday
Registration May 28, Wednesday
Enterprise Campus Orientation TBA
Aviation Campus at Ozark Orientataion TBA
Fort Rucker Site Orientation TBA
Aviation Center at Mobile Orientation TBA
First Official Class Day May 29, Thursday
Last Day to Drop/Add Deadline for First Mini-term June 2, Monday
Last Day to Drop/Add Deadline for Full Term June 2, Monday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—First Mini-term June 27, Friday
First Mini-term Ends July 2, Wednesday
Local Holiday July 3, Thursday
Holiday, Independence Day July 4, Friday
Second Mini-term Begins July 7, Monday
Drop/Add Deadline for Second Mini-term July 8, Tuesday
60% Title IV Tuition Adjustment Date July 10, Thursday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Full Term July 11, Friday
Priority Registration for Fall July 14-15, Monday-Tuesday
Registration Open to all Students July 16, Wednesday
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty—Second Mini-term August 1, Friday
Early Fall Orientation TBA
Last Class Day August 6, Wednesday
Final Exams August 7-12, Thursday-Tuesday
Faculty Last Duty Day August 12, Tuesday
Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. August 12, Tuesday
Payment Due for Fall Pre-Registration by 4:30 p.m. TBA

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CHANGES IN PROGRAMS AND THIS CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK

The information and statements set forth in this Catalog and Student Handbook are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While provisions of this Catalog and Student Handbook will ordinarily be applied as stated, Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to change any provision listed in this Catalog and Student Handbook, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort is made to keep students advised of any such changes. It is especially important that students keep themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree programs.

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General Information

MISSION OF ENTERPRISE-OZARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Philosophy and Goals

The Alabama College System, consisting of public two-year community and technical colleges and an upper division college, seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for the people of Alabama.

The mission of Enterprise-Ozark Community College (EOCC), a public two-year college located in rural Southeast Alabama and a center located in Mobile, is to offer educational opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment, enhance the quality of life in the region, and promote economic growth. To accomplish this mission, Enterprise-Ozark Community College employs several institutional strategies, including, but not limited to, open access, diversity in curriculum, high quality staff, and convenient locations. The purposes of the College guide the institutional programs provided, and these programs help to achieve the desired expected goals for the institution. Assessment of expected college goals provides information for planning and improvement. The diagram below portrays this process.

To implement the College's Mission, the following institutional purposes are established:

Mission of Enterprise-Ozark Community College

To offer educational opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment, enhance the quality of life in the region, and promote economic growth.

COLLEGE-LEVEL COMPETENCIES

The EOCC Instructional Council has developed a comprehensive list of skills which graduates and transfer students should achieve while enrolled in general education courses. Students who complete an A.A. or A.S. degree, or who complete general education courses for the A.A.S. degree or for transfer, should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas.

Communication

To develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, along with effective non-verbal communication strategies.

Mathematical

To develop the skills necessary to accurately organize, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from various types of mathematical information and to apply mathematical concepts and reasoning to problem solving

Aesthetic Response

To develop personal response to various works of fine and performing arts

Technology

To develop proficiency in the use of technology

Thinking and Problem Solving

To develop the skills necessary for analysis, syntheses, evaluation, decision making, and critical creative thinking

ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL

Enterprise-Ozark Community College is part of the state system of two-year colleges authorized by the Alabama Legislature under Act No. 93, approved May 3, 1963. The President of the College is directly responsible to the Alabama State Board of Education through the Chancellor of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.

Board of Trustees - Alabama Community and Technical Colleges

Governor Bob Riley, President

Mr. Bradley Byrne, Chancellor

First District Mr. Randy McKinney
Second District Mrs. Betty Peters
Third District Mrs. Stephanie Bell
Fourth District Dr. Ethel H. Hall
Fifth District Mrs. Ella Bell
Sixth District Mr. David F. Byers, Jr.
Seventh District Mrs. Sandra Ray
Eighth District Dr. Mary Jane Caylor

HISTORY

The public junior college system of Alabama was established in 1963 through the efforts of Governor George C. Wallace and the Alabama Legislature. Enterprise was selected as the site for one of the original twelve state junior colleges. Area citizens and civic groups raised money for the purchase of a 100-acre campus site, donated library materials, and provided a number of scholarships - thus beginning a history of college and community cooperation for which Enterprise-Ozark Community College is noted.

On September 25, 1965, the first freshman class, numbering 256 students, was registered at the College which was originally named Enterprise State Junior College. These students attended classes in rented rooms in downtown Enterprise and in the educational building of the First Methodist Church. Fortunately these makeshift arrangements lasted only during the first year, for in the fall of 1966 the present campus was occupied. This campus has grown and now consists of seven modern buildings situated on a beautifully landscaped site. An addition to the Learning Resources Center in Snuggs Hall, an addition to Lolley Hall, and the newly constructed Talmadge Hall were occupied Spring Quarter of 1990. In 1983, the College began offering credit courses and non-credit short courses at the Fort Rucker Site.

Upon the retirement in 1981 of the College's first president, B.A. Forrester, Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge was appointed President of the College. Dr. Talmadge had served as Dean of the College since its establishment and provided dynamic leadership for the development of the College's academic program. He retired in September of 1994. When Dr. Talmadge retired, Vice Chancellor for the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, Dr. Stafford L. Thompson, was appointed Interim President. Dr. Thompson was appointed President of the College on March 28, 1996.

In February 2003, the Alabama State Board of Education approved the reorganization of Enterprise State Junior College with the Aviation Campus at Ozark and the Aviation Center at Mobile of George C. Wallace Community College - Dothan. This created a new comprehensive community college which was named Enterprise-Ozark Community College.

The Aviation Campus at Ozark originated in 1960 as a part of the educational program administered by the Ozark City Board of Education. In 1962, the institution's aviation maintenance program was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. By act of the State Legislature in 1963, the institution, which was then known as Alabama Institute of Aviation Technology, was brought under the Alabama State Board of Education as a state vocational trade school. In 1970, the institution was accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1973, the Alabama State Board of Education changed the name to Alabama Aviation and Technical College, and in 1976, the Board authorized the establishment of an off-campus center in Mobile, Alabama. In 1991, the College was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate in applied science degree, and the College's accreditation was reaffirmed in 1997. In 1996, the College and its Mobile center were merged with George C. Wallace Community College and the names of the locations were changed to the Aviation Campus and the Aviation Center at Mobile.

Over the years, EOCC's enrollment has grown steadily. Annual enrollments number more than 2,250 students in credit courses, with an additional 2,000 adults registered in continuing education programs annually. The College has established and maintained a superior academic reputation.

In addition to its primary focus on academic excellence, throughout its history Enterprise-Ozark Community College has emphasized student service through special attention to the needs of certain groups of citizens and a varied program of student activities. Special programs and services for women, employees of businesses and industries, and military servicemembers and their families are available.

The College has also received state and national recognitions for a variety of student activities. For over 30 years, the Enterprise Campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society of American two-year colleges, has been recognized as one of the top chapters in the nation. In 1984 and 1992, the chapter was named The Most Distinguished Chapter in the Nation, and in 1986-87 and 2001-02, the sponsors were named Most Distinguished Sponsor. The chapter maintains active chapters on both the Enterprise and Ozark campuses and continues chapter placement in the top ten percent internationally. The First Impressions Team (FIT), which leads the orientation programs for new students, has been recognized by the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop of the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) for outstanding leadership. The FIT sponsor, Dr. Betty Cully, was designated as an Outstanding Orientation Director in 1995 and 2003. The College's show choir, the Entertainers, has been consistently rated Superior in competitions and the group has received "Best in Class" awards numerous times. The group has received all of the first place honors in the Show Choir Category of the Alabama College Association Music Showcase.

Athletics have been an important part of the college experience as well. The EOCC baseball team won the Alabama State Junior College Championship in 1982 and the Southern Division Championship in 1986. In 1985, The College's Weevil Women earned the runner-up trophy in the state championship tournament in women's basketball, and were fourth in the state championship tournament in 2003. Also in 2003, the men's basketball team was runner-up in the Alabama Junior College Division I Conference. The men's team won that conference in 2004. Both former head coaches, Chelita DuBois and Jimmy Messer, were named 2003 Coaches of the Year for the Alabama Community College Athletic Division, and Coach Messer received this honor again in 2004. At one time the College had a women's tennis team which won second place in state competition for Division II in 1997 and 1998. The College's golf team won second place in state competition for Division II in 1998.

Throughout its history, Enterprise-Ozark Community College has been successful in attracting federal and private funds that have enabled the College to develop innovative programs and services. The College has received three major five-year development grants and three endowment grants totaling more than $7 million from the Title III Institutional Aid Program in the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to comprehensive faculty development and curriculum improvement projects, these grants have financed the purchase of state-of-the-art computer equipment throughout the campus as well as the establishment of the Career Development Center (now known as the Success Center), the Learning Resources Center, and the Kindercollege. Other federal and foundation grants enabled the College to establish the Tutorial Assistance Program for Students, the Adult Basic Education Program, the Workplace Literacy Program, Student Academic Support Services Laboratory, and the National Science Foundation scholarship program. In 2000 and 2001, National Science Foundation Grants provided scholarships to students majoring in science, engineering, or computer information science. In 2005, a Community-Based Job Training Grant was awarded by the Department of Labor to build the capacity of the College to train technicians for the skills required to succeed in high-growth, high-demand aviation industries.

The EOCC Foundation was established in 1982 to enhance the College's ability to seek private funding. Administered by a Board of Directors composed of business and civic leaders, the Foundation has developed an endowment program that funds student scholarships as well as faculty development, curriculum improvement, and continuing education projects.

Before his untimely death in 1993, Enterprise native and nationally renowned theatre director and producer, James Hatcher, made arrangements for his valuable collection of theatre memorabilia and literature to be displayed at EOCC. The James Hatcher Collection is housed in Forrester Hall.

President Thompson, the faculty, and staff are continuing the College's legacy of excellence in education at all locations of the College and in the surrounding communities. Dynamic leadership, dedication to the teaching-learning process, and superior support services achieve the College's mission.

NOTE: THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE IS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND OTHER COLLEGE GROUPS.

THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL

The President's Council reviews policies that affect the College as a whole. It acts in an advisory capacity and recommends policy changes to the President for his approval. Members of the Council are the College Deans and/or any other person(s) designated by the President of the College.

PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT COUNCIL

The Planning and Assessment Council advises and makes recommendations to the President's Council on matters related to institutional planning, assessment, and evaluation policies and processes.

COLLEGE ASSEMBLY

The College Assembly serves as an open forum of all College employees for information sharing.

FACULTY SENATE

The Faculty Senate was established for the purpose of facilitating communication among faculty and between administration and the faculty. As a recommending body, the Faculty Senate provides a forum for the faculty to express opinions and ideas relative to achieving the purposes, objectives, and mission of the College. The Faculty Senate strives to enhance a cooperative spirit among the professional staff and, further, to maintain an atmosphere conducive and supportive of effective education. The Faculty Senate serves as the Faculty Advisory Committee to the President.

PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

The College encourages student participation in the decision-making process primarily through the Student Government Association and student membership on the following College committees: Disciplinary Committee, Student Affairs Advisory Committee, the College Planning and Assessment Council, the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Student Athlete Advisory Board.

THE PHYSICAL PLANT - ENTERPRISE CAMPUS

Eight modern, fully equipped and air-conditioned buildings are in use. They include an administrative and general classroom building, a science building, a learning resources center (LRC), an EMS and Health/Fitness building, a fine arts building, an English and social sciences building, a student center, and a maintenance shop. Convenient driveways and paved parking areas are provided for students and faculty.

The buildings are situated on a 160-acre tract approximately one and one-half miles east of downtown Enterprise at the intersection of Plaza Drive and the Boll Weevil Circle. Recreation facilities for softball, baseball, tennis, jogging, swimming, and volleyball have been developed for both college and community use.

Wallace Hall - WA (1966). The administration building is a two-story structure which houses the computer center, administrative offices, faculty offices, and classrooms for business education and computer science. The building is named in honor of Governor George C. Wallace.

Snuggs Hall - SN (1966). This building is named for the late William Elbert Snuggs, former principal of Enterprise High School, a past president of the Alabama Education Association (AEA), and a past president of the Alabama Retired Teachers Association, who made one of the first cash contributions to the College. The building houses the Learning Resources Center (LRC) which includes the Library and Media Department. Also located here are the Kindercollege, Computer and Media Technology Department, and offices. Snuggs Hall is situated south of Wallace Hall and is connected to Sessions Hall by a covered walkway and a paved plaza.

Sessions Hall - SE (1966). Laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices for the teaching of zoology, botany, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are housed in Sessions Hall. An unusual feature of the building is the octagonal lecture room which provides a spotlighted demonstration table and seats 114 persons. The lecture room serves as a meeting place for students and community groups. The hall is named for the late L.H. Sessions, who for forty years was either a member or chairman of the Enterprise School Board, a tireless worker for quality education and an active force in getting a junior college located in Enterprise.

Lolley Hall - LO (1967). The health building is named for the late Senator W. Ray Lolley, who was instrumental in causing legislation to be passed creating the Alabama junior college system. The building contains offices, dressing rooms, and classrooms as well as activity areas. The building contains one of the largest gymnasiums in Alabama. The Emergency Medical Services program and weight room facilities are also located here. A heated indoor swimming pool was added in 1974; two classrooms and offices were added in 1990.

Lurleen B. Wallace Hall - LW (1969). This large student center contains a snack area/student lounge, bookstore, meeting rooms, the counseling suite, Admissions and Financial Aid, the Success Center, the Student Support Services (SSS), the Student Academic Support (SAS) laboratory, Dean of Student Affairs' office, and Registrar's office. It is named to honor Governor Lurleen B. Wallace.

Forrester Hall - FO (1977). The fine arts building contains classrooms and office space for art and music. A tiered lecture room, a large choral lecture room, and a MIDI laboratory are special features of the building. The James Hatcher Collection is also housed here. The building is named for the late Benjamin Abb Forrester, first president of the College.

Talmadge Hall - TA (1990). The newest building on campus houses classrooms and offices for the English and social sciences departments. The Conner Gallery, a unique art display room, enables the College to show valuable exhibits to students and the community. The building is named for Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge, the College's second president.

Maintenance Shop - (1973). Located on Bellwood Road, this facility is used to house all maintenance operations for the Enterprise Campus.

Cunningham Drive. The peripheral drive around the campus is named for the late O.I. Cunningham, who as Executive Secretary of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, worked tirelessy to establish a college in Enterprise and remained throughout the rest of his life one of the most loyal supporters of the College.

THE PHYSICAL PLANT - FORT RUCKER SITE

Building 4502. Located on the corner of Andrews Avenue and Kingsman Street, this large building contains the offices and classrooms for this site. The Fort Rucker Site was established in 1983 and has continued to grow in service to the soldiers in the United States Army, their family members, and surrounding community members.

THE PHYSICAL PLANT - AVIATION CAMPUS AT OZARK

Sitting on a hill on Highway 231 in Ozark, the Aviation Campus features five classroom and office buildings plus additional buildings with work bays for mechanics and maintenance labs.

Henry B. Steagall, II Hall - STE. This building houses the administrative offices along with Student Services, the Learning Resources Center, as well as classrooms.

James B. Sasser Building - SAS. Fronted by large trees, this building contains a cafetorium, where numerous activities are held throughout the year, as well as classrooms.

James Douglas Brown Building - BRN. Sitting at the back of the campus across South Union Avenue, the Brown Building boasts a clear view of the Ozark Airport's runway. Housing the Aviation Maintenance Technology classes, the aviation division office and faculty offices, a computer lab and work bays, it also features a mural, painted by the students in 2003, reflecting the various types of air travel in the past to celebrate 100 Years of Flight.

Rufus Barnett Building - BNT. In addition to and connected to the Brown Building, the Barnett Building also houses Aviation Maintenance Technology classes, work bays, as well as offices.

Henry Higham Building - HIG. Situated just northwest of the Henry B. Steagall, II Building, the Higham Building contains the Avionics Technology laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices.

THE PHYSICAL PLANT - AVIATION CENTER AT MOBILE

Mobile Center Building. Located at 1975 Avenue C, near the Mobile airport, this building houses administrative and faculty offices, classrooms and work bays, and a library. The Mobile Center was established in January 2002. Offering Airframe Technology, General Aviation Technology, Powerplant Technology, and Avionics, the Mobile Center is an extension of the Aviation Campus at Ozark.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

It is the official policy of the Alabama State Department of Education and Enterprise-Ozark Community College that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise-Ozark Community College complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972. Inquiries concerning this policy may be directed to Enterprise-Ozark Community College, Office of the Registrar/Associate Dean of Students, P.O. Box 1300, Enterprise, Alabama 36331, telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Enterprise-Ozark Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for environmental and program accessibility for persons defined as disabled in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended.

I. Requesting Accommodations

Students with permanent or temporary disabilities that affect their participation in the academic environment are encouraged to request accommodations in a timely manner.

II. Documentation of Disabilities

It is necessary to provide recent documentation of disabilities in order to obtain appropriate accommodations. Guidelines for the documentation of disabilities, as well as all requests for accommodations, documentation of disabilities, and questions concerning ADA should be directed to the EOCC Disability Support Services Staff as follows:

• Enterprise Campus—Mr. Gary Deas, 600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, AL 36330; Lurleen B. Wallace Hall - Student Center, Room LW100; telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2233; FAX (334) 347-5569; or e-mail gdeas@eocc.edu;

• Fort Rucker Site—Mr. T. Harvey Watt, Building 4502, Room 153, Fort Rucker, AL 36362; telephone (334) 598-3438; FAX (334) 598-9408; or e-mail hwatt@eocc.edu;

• Aviation Campus at Ozark—Dr. Matthew Hughes, 3405 South U.S. Highway 231, Ozark, AL 36360; Steagall Hall, Room 104A; telephone (334) 774-5113, ext. 3600; FAX (334) 774-6399; or e-mail mhughes@eocc.edu;

• Aviation Center at Mobile—Dr. Matthew Hughes, 1975 Avenue C, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone (251) 438-2816, ext. 5101; FAX (251) 438-2836.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. Sexual harassment is any repeated or unwanted verbal or physical sexual advance, sexually explicit derogatory statements, or sexually discriminatory remarks made by someone on campus which are offensive or objectionable to the recipient or which causes the recipient discomfort or humiliation or which interferes with the recipient's performance. EOCC does not condone such sexual harassment. Any questions or allegations regarding such harassment at Enterprise or Fort Rucker should be directed to the Dean of Instruction, at the Enterprise Campus, telephone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2241, the Dean of Technical Education at the Aviation Campus at Ozark, telephone (334) 774-5113, ext. 3600, or the Director of the Aviation Center in Mobile, telephone (251) 438-2816, ext. 5101.

DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY

Enterprise-Ozark Community College is committed to the maintenance of a drug-free environment for its employees and students. The College has in operation a drug abuse prevention program which is accessible to all officers, employees, and students. This program includes, but is not limited to, classroom presentations, lectures, conferences, counselors, and Student Government Association activities.

TOBACCO USAGE POLICY

It is the policy of Enterprise-Ozark Community College that no student or college official use any tobacco products while engaged in any official college game, performance, practice, or activity, whether on or off the campus. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.

CONTAGIOUS DISEASE POLICY

Enterprise-Ozark Community College will not discriminate against any employee or student who has a contagious disease or who is suspected of having such a disease and is otherwise qualified to be employed or enrolled at EOCC according to the standards set by EOCC for initial and/or continued employment or enrollment.

As a condition of employment or enrollment, the College reserves the right to require a person with a contagious disease to provide medical certification that the condition is such that it does not pose a risk to other employees or students. Such information will be regarded as strictly confidential. Any release of such information will be discussed with the person prior to release and will be limited to those College personnel with a legitimate need to know.

The College further requires that all surfaces or substances contaminated with blood or other body fluids must be cleaned with a disinfectant or disposed of in an aseptic manner.

Instructors and students in teaching laboratories requiring exposure to human blood or other body fluids must use only disposable equipment and dispose of used equipment in an aseptic and safe manner. No student shall be required to obtain or process the blood of other students.

This policy is based upon current legal and medical information and is subject to revision as new information becomes available. The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for administering this policy.

GRIEVANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

The purpose of the grievance procedure is to provide a means for resolving legitimate complaints quickly and at the most immediate level of responsibility. Students with complaints in the academic area should first discuss the problem with the appropriate faculty member to attempt to resolve the problem. If that fails, the student should contact the Division Chairperson for the faculty member's Division about the problem. If resolution is not satisfactory at the Division Chairperson level, the student should contact the appropriate instructional or technical Dean, then the President if necessary. The stated time lines for these contacts are listed below.

I. Complaints within the Academic Area:

*Note: "Class days" refers only to the days on which the class is scheduled to meet.

II. Complaints within the Student Affairs Area

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (Copyright, Trademark, Patent Ownership as related to students)

This policy is in compliance with the Alabama State Board of Education Policy 321.01 - Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Ownership.

Definition: An Intellectual Property (IP) is a trademark, copyright, or patent resulting from the creation of any instructional resource or technology. (Examples are copyrights from textbooks, literary works; patents from invention of machines, software; and trademarked materials such as Xerox, SlimFast, IBM.)

I. Ownership:

II. Royalties: Where a marketable IP is created, the student shall share in royalties.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

No person who is required to register with the Selective Service System under the United States Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 453) shall be eligible to enroll in any State postsecondary institution of higher learning without proof of such registration. This proof shall be written notification from the Selective Service System or verification through Federal Financial Aid.

WHERE TO GO FOR INFORMATION

Fort Rucker Site:

For assistance in any matter: Building 4502, Rm. 153, (334) 598-3438

Aviation Campus at Ozark:

For assistance in any matter: Steagall Hall, (334) 774-5113

Aviation Center at Mobile:

For assistance in any matter: Admissions Office, (251) 438-2816

Enterprise Campus: (334) 347-2623

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Admission Policies

I. ADMISSION OF FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS

An applicant who has not previously attended any regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution will be designated a first-time student or a native student.

A. Admission to Courses Creditable Toward an Associate Degree

To be eligible for admission to courses creditable toward an associate degree, a first-time college student must meet one of the following criteria:

Students who meet one of these criteria shall be classified as "Degree-Eligible" students. EOCC may establish additional admission requirements to specific courses or occupational degree programs when student enrollment must be limited or to assure ability to benefit.

B. Admission to Courses Not Creditable Toward an Associate Degree

Applicants to courses not creditable toward an associate degree and programs comprised exclusively of courses not creditable to an associate degree may be admitted provided they meet the above standards, or provided they are at least 16 years of age and have not been enrolled in secondary education for at least one calendar year (or upon the recommendation of the local superintendent) and have specifically documented ability to benefit.

These students shall be classified as "Non-Degree-Eligible" students and shall not be allowed to enroll in courses creditable toward an associate degree.

Colleges may establish higher or additional admission requirements for specific programs or services when student enrollment must be limited or to assure ability to benefit.

C. Unconditional Admission of First-time College Students

For unconditional admission, applicants must have on file at the College a completed application for admission and at least one of the following:

All male students between the ages of 18 and 26 must show proof of registration with the U.S. Selective Service System in accordance with P.36-26-15.1 of the Code of Alabama of 1974 (as amended).

For admission to a course not creditable toward an associate degree, applicants with less than a high school diploma or GED must also have on file documented ability to benefit.

D. Conditional Admission of First-time College Students

Conditional admission may be granted to an applicant who does not have on file at the College at least one of the following:

If all required admissions records have not been received by the College prior to issuance of first semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript will read "CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSIONS RECORDS." This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admissions records. Also, EOCC transcripts will be held until all admissions records are received.

II. ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS

An applicant who has previously attended another regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution will be considered a transfer student and will be required to furnish official transcripts of all work attempted at all said institutions. The College may also require the transfer of student documents required of first-time college students.

Transfer students who meet requirements for admission to courses creditable toward an associate degree shall be classified as "Degree-Eligible" students. Transfer students who do not meet requirements shall be classified as "Non-Degree-Eligible" students.

Applicants who have been suspended or are otherwise unable to re-enroll from another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons will not be considered for admission except upon appeal to the College Admissions Committee.

A. Unconditional Admission of Transfer Students

A transfer student must have submitted to the College an application for admission and official transcripts from all regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institutions attended and, as designated by the College, any other documents required for first-time college students.

Applicants who have completed the baccalaureate degree will be required to submit only the transcript from the institution granting the baccalaureate degree.

B. Conditional Admission of Transfer Students

Transfer students who do not have on file official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended and any additional documents required by the institution may be granted conditional admission. No transfer student shall be allowed to enroll for a second semester unless all required admissions records have been received by the College prior to registration for the second semester. Also, EOCC transcripts will be held until all admissions records have been received.

If all required admissions records have not been received by the College prior to issuance of first-semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript will read "CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSIONS RECORDS." This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admissions records.

C. Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students

Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on clear academic status.

A transfer student who is admitted on Clear Academic Status is subject to the same standards of academic progress as a "native" student. Grades accrued at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions are not included in GPA calculation.

Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on academic probation. The transcript will read "ADMITTED ON ACADEMIC PROBATION."

A transfer student who is admitted on Academic Probation retains that status until the student has attempted at least 12 credit hours at the institution. If, at the conclusion of the semester in which the student has attempted a total of 12 or more credit hours at the institution, and the cumulative GPA at the institution is below 1.5, the student is suspended for one semester. The transcript will read SUSPENDED - ONE SEMESTER.

If, at the conclusion of the semester in which the transfer student admitted on academic probation has attempted a total of 12 or more credit hours at the institution, and the cumulative GPA at the institution is 1.5 or above, the student's status is clear.

An applicant who has been academically suspended from another regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution may be admitted as a transfer student only after following the appeal process established at the College for "native" students who have been academically suspended. If the transfer student is admitted upon appeal, the student will enter the institution on Academic Probation. The transcript will read "ADMITTED UPON APPEAL - ACADEMIC PROBATION."

III. GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate coursework relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the institution's own undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, an institution may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs.

A course completed at other regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements.

A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association or Council on Occupational Education may request an evaluation of transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

A transfer grade of "D" will only be accepted when the transfer student's cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If the student has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above the "D" grade will be accepted the same as for native students.

Credit may be extended based on a comprehensive evaluation of demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training.

IV. ADMISSION OF TRANSIENT STUDENTS

Students in good standing at another accredited postsecondary institution and who wish to earn credits for transfer to that parent institution may be admitted to Enterprise-Ozark Community College as transient students. The students must submit an application for admission and a Transient Student form or official letter of good standing from the institution they have been attending which certifies that the credits they earn at the College will be accepted as part of their academic program. Such students are not required to file transcripts of their previously earned credits at other postsecondary institutions.

V. POLICY ON PLACEMENT TESTING

Beginning freshmen must take the COMPASS placement test to insure that they possess the basic skills required for success in college courses. Transfer students must take the COMPASS placement test prior to registering for English Composition or mathematics courses or have credit in math or English on their transcript. The COMPASS test is valid for two years.

Acceptable SAT and ACT scores can be used as the placement test requirement at EOCC. These scores are valid if the student enrolled at EOCC within two years of high school graduation. Otherwise a two-year time limit is used to determine the acceptability of the test.

A. Reading Placement Policy

Entering students scoring 69 or below on the COMPASS test are required to address their reading deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC.

Students may, if they are dissatisfied with their score, retake the reading sections of the COMPASS test for a fee of $8.00.

Students will not be allowed to enroll in any history or psychology course until they meet the passing criteria at the RDG085 level.

B. English Placement Policy

Entering students are required to address any writing deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC. Students scoring 69 or below on the COMPASS test will be required to take either ENG092 or ENG093.

C. Mathematics Placement Policy

Students are required to address math deficiencies during their first semester of enrollment at EOCC. Students scoring 42 or below on the COMPASS math placement test must take MTH090, MATH098, or MTH100. Students wishing to enter precalculus or finite mathematics must score 43 or greater on the COMPASS math placement test.

Students in many AAS degree plans may only need MTH116. For example, MTH116 may be appropriate for a student who has scored 37 on the COMPASS test if he is in a certain AAS degree program. Faculty must consult the current College Catalog and Student Handbook in order to determine the appropriate math level in the AAS degree program.

Students who successfully complete the starting math level may progress to the next math course as required by their major. Students who earn a "D" or "F" grade in their math course are required to retake that class before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

D. Exemptions

Students scoring 480 or above on the verbal and mathematics portions of the SAT will be eligible to begin college level coursework (ENG101 and MTH112/110). Students who score 20 or below on the mathematics portion of the ACT will begin in MTH100. Students who make a 22 on the mathematics portion of the ACT will begin in MTH112/110. Students who make a 24 on the mathematics portion of the ACT will begin in MTH125. These designations are subject to adjustment as required by the student's degree curriculum;

In order to begin college-level work in English, the student must score 20 or above on the English portion of the ACT.

E. Advanced Placement

All Alabama state community colleges will accept a score of three (3) or higher on the Advanced Placement subject examinations for credit for a minimum of one course in the subject area corresponding to the test.

Additional Advanced Placement Credit in a single subject area may be awarded by the individual institution at its discretion based on an evaluation of the student's high school record and career goals.

A maximum of twenty (20) semester hours may be awarded for Advanced Placement by the state community colleges.

VI. ENROLLMENT FOR ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

A high school student is eligible for early admission upon meeting the following criteria:

VII. DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Institutions within The Alabama College System are authorized to establish dual enrollment/dual credit programs with local boards of education in the college service area. Courses offered by postsecondary institutions shall be of postsecondary level and enrolled students must pay normal tuition as required by the postsecondary institution, or as stipulated in a contract for services between the two levels. A student is eligible for dual enrollment/dual credit if the student meets the following criteria:

VIII. ADMISSION OF NON-CITIZENS/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Individuals who are not citizens of the United States must use the following procedures for admission to EOCC.

Students must complete the application process at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which enrollment is sought. The application process includes these requirements.

NOTE: Any and all elements of Enterprise-Ozark Community College admissions requirements are subject to change without prior notice.

IX. SPECIAL STUDENTS

Applicants not meeting the minimum admission requirements may be admitted only to non-credit programs.

X. ADMISSION PROCEDURES

ALL STUDENTS EXCEPT THOSE REGISTERING FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES MUST COMPLY WITH THE SELECTIVE SERVICE POLICY WHEN APPLICABLE.

A. Students Entering College for the First Time (day or evening students - full-time or part-time)

Complete an application for admission. The application may be obtained from the EOCC Admissions Office at the Enterprise Campus (Lurleen B. Wallace Hall), the Fort Rucker Site (Building 4502), Aviation Campus at Ozark [Steagall Hall (Administration)], Aviation Center at Mobile, or from area high school guidance counselors.

Provide the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken with either an official high school transcript that shows a date of graduation along with other documentation that may be required OR a Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED certificate).

Accelerated high school students should furnish an appropriate form signed by their principal or superintendent and an ACT score of 16 if attending a non-accredited high school.

B. Transfer Students

Complete an application for admission which may be obtained from the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken.

Request that all colleges and universities previously attended mail official transcript(s) of academic record(s) directly to the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken. Students who have completed the baccalaureate degree will be required to submit only the transcript from the degree-awarding institution.

C. Transient Students

Complete an application for admission which may be obtained from the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken.

Request that an official Transient Permission form be mailed directly to the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken from the parent institution.

D. Re-admission Students

Complete an application for re-admission if admitted for a specific semester and did not enroll OR if previously enrolled in EOCC and have not attended one or more terms (summer school excluded); OR have attended another college or university since attending EOCC.

Request that transcript(s) of academic record(s) be mailed directly to the Admissions Office at the location where courses will be taken if other colleges and universities have been attended SINCE attending EOCC.

E. Students Entering Continuing Education and Community Services Courses (Seminars, Workshops, and Short Courses)

The College offers a program of continuing education and community services at the Enterprise Campus.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit is given for these courses, and admission requirements are established by the nature of the particular course. Students who plan to register only for continuing education courses need not apply for regular college admission. Additional information about continuing education courses may be obtained by calling (334) 347-2623, ext. 2209.

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Tuition and Fees

I. TUITION

Tuition is $90.00 per credit hour which includes fees of $19.00 per credit hour. Tuition is $90.00 per credit hour for internet courses; there are no fees for internet courses. For all out-of-state and foreign students, tuition is $161.00 per credit hour, which includes fees of $19.00 per credit hour.

Audit fees. Any student who audits a course is charged the regular tuition and fees for the course. Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to change tuition and fees without prior notice.

The Senior Adult Scholarship program automatically waives tuition for college credit courses for any student who is 60 years of age or older and who meets the admission standards of the College and program. These scholarships apply only to credit courses in which space is available and only to tuition, not to registration fees, other fees, books or supplies. Senior citizens granted a tuition waiver under this program may receive the waiver only one time per course.

II. FACILITIES RENEWAL FEE

The Facilities Renewal Fee is $9.00 per semester credit hour, included in the $90.00 tuition fee per credit hour. A Facilities Renewal Fee is not charged for internet courses or classes at the Fort Rucker Site.

III. TECHNOLOGY FEE

The Technology Fee is $9.00 per semester credit hour, included in the $90.00 tuition fee per credit hour. A Technology Fee is not charged for internet courses.

IV. OTHER FEES

Continuing Education and Short Course Fees. These fees vary according to the nature and length of the course.

Returned Check Fee. Checks given in payment of fees and charges are accepted subject to final payment. If the student's bank does not honor the demand for payment and returns the check unpaid, the student will be assessed a returned check fee of $30.00. Grades and transcripts for previous attendance will not be released.

Late Registration Fee. A $30.00 (non-refundable) fee is incurred if registration is not completed on the designated date without special provisions being made.

V. TUITION, FACILITIES RENEWAL, AND TECHNOLOGY FEE REFUNDS

Time Limit For Complete Withdrawal. No refunds will be made after the first three weeks of any given semester. Computations are made from the first official class day and are computed according to the date the student actually appears at the College to withdraw and not according to the student's last day of attendance. If a student withdraws following registration but prior to the first official class day, all tuition and fees are refunded. Refunds are computed as follows.

*An administrative fee not to exceed five percent of tuition and other institutional charges shall be assessed for each withdrawal within the period beginning the first day of class and ending at the end of the third week of class. Enterprise-Ozark Community College shall comply with federal and state regulations relative to refund of tuition and fees.

VI. REFUND FOR PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL

Students who do not completely withdraw from the College but drop a class during the regular drop/add period will be refunded the difference in tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including fees appropriate to the classes dropped. There is no refund due to a student who partially withdraws after the official drop/add period.

VII. SHORT COURSE REFUNDS

A full refund is made when a request is received prior to the first scheduled class meeting. A 75% refund is made when a request is received before the second scheduled class meeting. Refunds are not made after the second scheduled class meeting.

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Financial Aid

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Enterprise-Ozark Community College maintains a full-time, comprehensive Office of Student Financial Aid for the purpose of assisting students and their families as they face the challenge of paying for college. EOCC encourages all students to apply for financial aid. Students can visit the EOCC Financial Aid web site at www.eocc.edu.

The financial aid programs available at EOCC are funded by the federal government, the State of Alabama, various lending institutions, Enterprise-Ozark Community College, and individual donors to the College.

The primary document used to determine eligibility for financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The EOCC Federal School code is 001015. The majority of the financial aid dollars at EOCC are awarded to students on the basis of financial need; however, a number of scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, artistic ability, athletic skill, leadership, or other student attributes.

II. ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible to receive Title IV federal financial aid at EOCC, a student must:

III. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT ENTERPRISE-OZARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A. Federal Pell Grant

This federal student financial aid program is the foundation upon which most financial aid packages are based. Annual award amounts vary according to student status and payment schedules provided to EOCC by the U.S. Department of Education. Federal Pell Grants do not have to be repaid except in cases involving a student's complete withdrawal from EOCC before attending at least 60% of a given term. Students are generally paid once per semester. Students are paid only after all required documents are received, reviewed, and approved by the Financial Aid Office staff.

Federal Pell Grant payments are prorated according to the number of hours a student takes each semester.

Students at EOCC are paid according to the number of credit hours they are enrolled in as of the end of the College's official drop/add period. Students taking fewer than six hours may not be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant benefits. Students will not receive financial aid for classes outside their programs of study.

B. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

FSEOG is similar to the Federal Pell Grant in that it also does not have to be repaid except in cases involving a student's complete withdrawal from EOCC before attending at least 60% of a given term. FSEOG funds are extremely limited and are distributed to the neediest students based on the student's expected family contribution (EFC). Students are paid once per semester. There is no special application for these funds; completion of the FAFSA is all that is required to apply for FSEOG.

C. Federal Work-Study (FWS)

FWS provides jobs for qualified students who have financial need and who desire to earn part of their educational expenses. FWS awards vary widely. FWS students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week if they qualify. Student workers are paid $7.00 per hour and are paid once per month, on the last working day of the month. Students interested in applying for FWS should indicate their interest on the EOCC Student Data form.

D. Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)

To be eligible, students must be residents of Alabama and be able to demonstrate financial need. Students are selected to receive ASAP based on a priority system using student's expected family contribution (EFC). There is no special application for these funds; completion of the FAFSA is all that is required to apply for ASAP.

E. Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) (Federal Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan)

Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loans are low-interest bank loans available to students and parents to help pay the cost of higher education at approved postsecondary institutions. These loans are authorized by the federal government and are directly insured or guaranteed by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and/or other loan guarantee agencies. Students are urged to consider borrowing only as a last resort, and to borrow no more than is absolutely necessary. Students interested in borrowing under the FFEL programs should contact the Director of Student Financial Aid for an application and an entrance interview.

IV. HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

In order to apply for a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal SEOG, ASAP, or a Federal Family Education Loan, an eligible student must:

When completing the FAFSA and other financial aid forms, students must provide all information requested, even if it appears that the question does not apply. If the application forms are incomplete, the student's application may not be considered.

Approximately four weeks after completing and mailing the FAFSA, the student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. Students who apply online will receive an emailed SAR. EOCC will receive an ISIR (an electronic copy of the SAR), and will notify the student if additional documentation is needed.

All students will be notified of the action taken on their completed applications.

The application priority date is June 15 for the next fall semester.

V. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Federal regulations require the verification of adjusted gross income, taxes paid, household size, untaxed income, and other items for at least 30% of federal financial aid recipients at EOCC. If the student's application is selected for verification, EOCC will request a copy of the student's and possibly the parent's federal income tax returns (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) and other financial documents. These must be sent to the EOCC Financial Aid Office. EOCC must receive all requested documentation before processing the application. All parents and students are urged to retain copies of these records!

VI. REQUIRED STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

(Note: These standards were revised in the spring semester 2006 due to the transition to the ACCESS campus-wide information management system. See the 2005-2006 EOCC Catalog for the standards previously in effect.) Students will not receive federal financial aid for any non-remedial classes taken outside of their degree or certificate program.

All EOCC students who receive assistance from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan, or Alabama Student Assistance Programs are required to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward the goal of completing their chosen degree or certificate program within a specified timeframe. All federal financial aid recipients will be subject to the policies listed in this section.

According to 34 CFR 668.16 (e), there are two major components of satisfactory academic progress: the qualitative component (cumulative GPA) and the quantitative component (timeframe for completion).

A. Qualitative Requirement (Cumulative GPA) - All students receiving Title IV federal financial aid will be required to meet the same Standards of Academic Progress applicable to all EOCC students. Each student will be required to meet or exceed the following minimum cumulative GPAs based upon total hours attempted at EOCC:

Semester Credit Hours Attempted	Cumulative GPA
12-21	1.50
22-32	1.75
33 or more	2.00

B. Quantitative Requirement (Timeframe for Completion) - Each student receivingaid will be expected to complete his/her program of study within a period of time not to exceed 1.5 times the normal length of his/her program. Students must successfully complete two-thirds of all hours attempted each term in order to complete a program of study within the time allowed. Students enrolled in the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Applied Science degrees may receive federal financial aid for a maximum of 90 semester hours attempted. Credits transferred into a program of study will be counted toward the maximum number of hours attempted.

C. Return of Title IV Funds (Complete Withdrawals) - According to 34 CFR 668.22, ifa financial aid recipient completely withdraws from classes prior to completing 60% of a given term, he/she is required to repay all unearned federal financial aid funds. The repayment will not exceed more than half of any grant funds received, and each student who owes a repayment will be notified in writing by the EOCC Business Office of the requirement to repay Title IV funds. The student will then have 45 days to repay or to make satisfactory arrangements to repay the funds. The failure of a student to repay unearned Title IV funds or make satisfactory arrangements within the 45 day period will be reported to the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS). This action will result in the termination of eligibility for federal financial aid at any institution, not just at EOCC. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS CONSIDERING A COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL TO DISCUSS THE DECISION WITH A MEMBER OF THE FINANCIAL AID STAFF BEFORE WITHDRAWING FROM EOCC!

If a student completely withdraws after completing 60% of the term, no refund is required as the student is considered to have earned 100% of the financial aid awarded for the term.

D. Remedial Coursework - Students are eligible to receive Title IV Federal financial aidfor up to 30 semester hours of developmental coursework. Students will not be eligible for financial aid for any remedial courses in excess of the 30 semester hour limit.

E. Appeals Process - Any student placed on financial aid suspension may appeal his/her status. All appeals must be submitted to the Director of Student Financial Aid in writing within two weeks following the date the student receives notification of the suspension. All appeals should include the reason(s) the student failed to make satisfactory progress and any other documentation that supports the appeal.

F. Attendance Policy - Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid for classes they never attend, or for audited classes. EOCC instructors are responsible for reporting the names of all students who never attend a given class at the end of the drop/add period.

G. Refund Policy - The College's Refund Policy may be found in the section of the EOCC Catalog which deals with tuition and fees.

VII.  EVALUATION OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

Student academic progress will be evaluated at the end of each semester. If a student fails to maintain the required GPA, or fails to successfully complete the required two-thirds of the hours attempted each semester, he/she will receive a written notification of the deficiency at the end of that term. Students who fail to meet SAP requirements at the end of the Summer and Fall terms will receive a warning letter. Students who fail to meet SAP requirements at the end of the Spring term will be placed on financial aid suspension, and they will be ineligible to receive additional financial aid until such time as their cumulative GPA and/or hours completed comply with the established SAP standards listed above.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Enterprise-Ozark Community College reserves the right to revise its standards of academic progress as it deems necessary. Some aid programs may require students to maintain higher academic standards (e.g. Presidential, Academic/Career, and Foundation scholarships) than those listed in this section. See individual program guidelines for details.


VIII. VETERANS' BENEFITS

The federal government and the state of Alabama have programs which provide financial assistance to veterans and their dependents. Enterprise-Ozark Community College desires to assist veterans as they attempt to receive educational benefits earned through service to their country. The following information is provided to aid veterans as they apply for their educational benefits. Veterans Administration forms are available at all EOCC locations.

A. Alabama G.I. and Dependents' Educational Benefit Act

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to eligible dependents (child, stepchild, spouse, or unmarried widow/er) of disabled veterans (living or deceased) who were permanent civilian residents of Alabama prior to entry into military service.  Special consideration is given to permanently and totally disabled veterans who are bona fide residents or were prior to their death. Other qualifying veterans' categories are former prisoners of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), and those who died in service.

Maximum educational benefits include free tuition, required textbooks, and laboratory fees for four standard academic years or a prescribed technical course at any state-supported junior or community college, university or technical school.

Dependent children must file an application prior to age 26 (may be extended to age 30 in certain cases). A spouse or widow/er does not have a filing deadline or age limitation. For more information and application procedures, contact the nearest Veterans' Affairs Office located in each county courthouse or write the Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.

B. Old G.I. Bill (Vietnam Era - Chapter 34)

Benefits for veterans under the Old G.I. Bill were terminated December 31, 1989. Some veterans who received benefits under Chapter 34 may be eligible for benefits under the new bill (Montgomery G.I. Bill, Chapter 30). If a veteran has a question regarding remaining eligibility under Chapter 34, he/she may contact the Veterans Administration at 1-800-827-1000. Veterans eligible for this chapter must provide the following:

C. Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)

For service beginning on or after January 1, 1977 through June 30, 1985, veterans must provide the following to apply for these benefits.

D. Montgomery G.I. Bill - Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30)

Certain veterans with an "Honorable" discharge and active duty servicemembers may qualify for the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Veterans applying for this program must provide the following items.

E. Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve/National Guard Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606)

Members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard who enlist, reenlist, or extend an enlistment in Selected Reserve or Guard so that the reservist has an obligation to serve for a period of not less than six years following the date of such action may qualify for benefits under Chapter 1606. Students under this program must provide the following:

F. Reserve Educational Assistance Program (R.E.A.P.) Montgomery G.I. Bill-R.E.A.P.- Ch.1607

Members of the Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve or National Guard who are called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency, as declared by the President or Congress may qualify for Ch. 1607 benefits. Generally, a member of a Reserve Component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10, U. S. Code for at least 90 consecutive days under a a contingency operation is eligible for REAP.

Students under this program must provide the following:

G. Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

Vocational rehabilitation is intended to help the service-disabled veteran become independent in daily living and, to the extent possible, to select, prepare for, and secure employment which is compatible with his/her interests, abilities, physical capabilities, and goals. Under Chapter 31, the VA pays the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. The veteran also receives a subsistence allowance. Interested students should contact the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Office in Daleville, Alabama at (334) 598-1738.

IX. REQUIRED STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR VETERANS

Each student receiving VA benefits will be expected to meet or exceed the following cumulative GPAs based upon total hours attempted in his/her program:

Semester Credit Hours Attempted	Cumulative GPA
12-21	1.50
22-32	1.75
33 or more	2.00

X. CERTIFICATIO