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national park community college june 1 2008 accredited by the higher learning commission a commission of the north central association of colleges and schools 30 north lasalle street suite 2400 chicago il 60602-2504 800 621-7440 www.ncahle.org national league for nursing accrediting commission 61 broadway new york ny 10014 1-800-669-1657 www.nlnac.org commission on accreditation for health informatics and information management education cahiim 233 n michigan ave suite 2850 chicago il 606063182 312 233-1131 www.cahiim.org the joint review committee in education on radiologic technology 20 north wacker drive suite 900 chicago il 60606-2901 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org the national accrediting agency for clinical laboratory sciences p.o box 75634 chicago il 60675-5634 773 714-8880 www.naacls.org the association of collegiate business schools and programs 7007 college blvd suite 420 overland park ks 66211 913 339-3956 committee on accreditation of educational programs for the ems professions coaemsp 4101 w green oaks blvd suite 305-599 arlington tx 76016 817-283-9403 www.coaemsp.org council on occupational education 41 perimeter center ne suite 640 atlanta ga 30334 770-396-3898 1

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approved by the arkansas state board of nursing the arkansas health department the arkansas department of emergency health services national automotive technicians associated general contractors of america american health information management association membership in the american association of community and two-year colleges the council of north central community and two-year colleges the national institute for staff and organizational development the arkansas association of two-year colleges the college reserves the right to make changes in regulations and offerings as circumstances may require this catalog outlines policies and procedures current at the time that it was printed all policies and procedures are subject to continuing evaluation therefore the college reserves the right to make revisions at any time without prior notice the provisions of this publication do not represent in any way a contract between a student prospective or otherwise and should not be regarded as such.

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president s welcome let me congratulate you on your decision to become a member of the npcc family we re delighted that you ve chosen our campus to further your education now it s your campus too it s your place to learn our faculty and staff are professionals who believe in the value of an education a sound work ethic and quality instruction and training dr sally carder while the college offers a variety of programs and classes designed to help you obtain the technical skills necessary to get a job many of our students complete a two year associate s degree that will transfer to complete a bachelor s degree through our adult education program we provide students the opportunity to finish their high school equivalency diploma through the secondary technology center students may receive high school credit in technical skills the college offers a full range of continuing education classes each semester and provides training to upgrade the skills of employees in our area businesses and industries national park community college is truly a comprehensive community college no matter where you set your goal we ll work to make your college experience a positive one you ll have access to the student support services you need to be a success i challenge you to take full advantage of your opportunities here don t just attend classes become involved in the campus organizations and network with the business professionals available to you the possibilities are limitless and along the way don t forget to have fun best wishes for a great year and enjoy your walk in the park sally carder ed.d president 3

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general information

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academic calendar fall 2009 august 17 m workshop day college closed august 18 t faculty workday august 19 w classes begin august 19-25 w-t evening classes registration only september 7 m labor day college closed october fall break college closed october 1 last day to apply for december 2009 graduation october 18-20 aatyc hot springs october 21 w mid-term grades due noon october 30 f last day to withdraw/drop november 10 t priority registration for currently enrolled students november 25-28 w-s thanksgiving break college closed december 1 t public registration december 9 w last day of classes december 9 w final exams for wednesday evening classes december 10-15 r-t final exams december 16 w final grades due 4:30 p.m december 18 f board meeting december 21 2009-january 4 2010 college closed campus reopens monday january 4 2010 january 4 m january 12 t january 13 w january 14 r january 14-20 r­w january 18 m march 10 w march 12 f march 22-23 m-t march 24-27w-s march 29 m march 29 m april 5 m april 19 m may 5 w may 5 w may 6 r may 11 t may 12 w may 15 s college reopens workshop day college closed instructor preparation classes begin evening classes registration only monday jan 25 mlk jr day college closed mid-semester grade reports due noon last day to apply for may 2009 graduation spring vacation adm office etc open 8:00-4:30 college closed classes resume last day to drop/withdraw priority registration for currently enrolled students public registration last day of classes final exams for wednesday evening classes final exams final grades due 4:30 p.m graduation ­ summit arena 10:30 a.m spring 2010 general information

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summer i 2010 may 24 m may 24-26 m-w may 31m june 10 r june 28 m june 29 t july 1 r july 5 m july 6 t july 6-july 7 t-w july 29 r august 9 m august 10 t august 11 w classes begin last days to drop/add courses memorial day ­ college closed last day to withdraw last day of classes final exams final grades due noon independence day observed college closed summer ii 2010 classes begin last days to drop/add courses last day to withdraw last day of classes final exams final grades due 5:30 p.m fall 2010 august 16 m workshop day college closed august 17 t faculty workday august 18 w classes begin august 18-24 w-t evening classes registration only september 6 m labor day college closed october 1 last day to apply for december 2009 graduation october 17-19 aatyc hot springs october 1 fall break college closed october 20 w mid-term grades due noon october 29 f last day to withdraw/drop november 8 m priority registration for currently enrolled students november 24-27 w-s thanksgiving break college closed november 29 m public registration december 8 w last day of classes december 8 w final exams for wednesday evening classes december 9-14 r-t final exams december 15 w final grades due 4:30 p.m december 17 f board meeting december 20 2010 ­ january 3 2011 college closed campus reopens monday january 3 2011 january 3 m january 11 t january 12 w january 13 r january 13-19 r­w college reopens workshop day college closed instructor preparation classes begin evening classes registration only monday jan 24 spring 2011 7

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general information january 17 m march 9 w march 11 f march 21-22 m-t march 23-26 w-s march 28 m march 28 m april 4 m april 18 m may 4 w may 4 w may 5 r may 10 t may 11 w may 14 s mlk jr day college closed mid-semester grade reports due noon last day to apply for may 2009 graduation spring vacation adm office etc open 8:00-4:30 college closed classes resume last day to drop/withdraw priority registration for currently enrolled students public registration last day of classes final exams for wednesday evening classes final exams final grades due 4:30 p.m graduation ­ summit arena 10:30 a.m summer i 2011 may 23 m may 23-25 m-w may 30 m june 9 r june 27 m june 28 t june 30 r july 4 m july 5 t july 5-july 6 t-w july 28 r august 8 m august 9 t august 10 w classes begin last days to drop/add courses memorial day ­ college closed last day to withdraw last day of classes final exams final grades due noon independence day observed college closed summer ii 2011 classes begin last days to drop/add courses last day to withdraw last day of classes final exams final grades due 5:30 p.m this calendar is current at the time of printing for the most accurate dates please visit www.npcc.edu.

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important phone numbers general information admissions adult education/ged assessment bookstore buildings and grounds/maintenance business office business/information sciences division campus tours career pathways career planning services communications arts division community corporate training community projects continuing education workforce development computer lab director of development disability services financial aid health sciences division instructional matters learning acceleration division library mathematics/sciences division 760-4222 760-4363 760-4335 760-4247 760-4117 760-4161 760-4125 760-4258 760-4363 760-4238 760-4243 760-4148 760-4223 760-4324 760-4223 760-4135 760-4171 760-4129 760-4227 760-4237 760-4269 760-4202 760-4186 760-4110 760-4148 9

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nursing division rn nursing division pn student billing/refunds/business office registration scholarships social sciences division 760-4290 760-4269 760-4125 760-4232 760-4275 760-4258 760-4131 760-4203 760-4232 760-4320 760-4376 760-4210 760-4228 760-4234 760-4200 760-4204 760-4202 760-4215 760-4203 760-4364 760-4311 general information student center/student nurse/immunization records student concerns student services technical/professional division testing transcripts tutoring lab veterans affairs president s office president of the college assistant to the president vice presidents offices executive vice president vice president for finance vice president for student services associate vice presidents associate vp for student services associate vp for technical education

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national park community college mission our mission learning is our focus student success is our goal our values access we assist students in achieving their individual educational goals by creating a learning community that is accessible convenient caring affordable and secure excellence we strive for exemplary performance in all we do assessment of student learning is a means of measuring our success accountability we are all accountable to ourselves and to one another in a learning community we expect all members to act responsibly behave ethically and grow professionally collaboration we facilitate partnerships that enhance learning solve problems promote economic development and improve quality of life mutual respect and support we recognize the dignity and inherent worth of all individuals we create opportunities to explore diversity of ideas individuals and cultures through open communication our vision we aspire to be the premier comprehensive community college in the state by providing learning for life opportunities while offering exemplary service to our community our purpose as a comprehensive community college npcc offers a broad general education curriculum and support services for all students as a basis for transfer further study professional specialization and personal enrichment pre-college coursework to prepare students for academic success a variety of technical and professional programs to prepare students for career experiences continuing education and workforce training opportunities to meet community needs and personal interests 11

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national park community college national park community college emerged as a result of the blending of garland county community college and quapaw technical institute into a comprehensive two-year institution by act 678 of the 2003 arkansas general assembly effective july 1 2003 nestled in the ouachita mountains the college is located in mid-america park just outside the city limits of hot springs america s oldest national park service site gccc had been established as a two-year college in 1973 to provide post secondary higher education opportunities to the citizens of garland county and the surrounding areas qti was first established quapaw vocational technical school a branch campus of the ouachita vocational technical school at malvern the facility at the hot springs branch opened in 1969 and act 310 of 1973 stipulated that the hot springs branch of the school at malvern be a separate independent entity named quapaw vocational technical school as a result of act 1244 and act 773 of 1991 the state board of vocational education changed the name to quapaw technical institute july 8 1991 vocational technical schools throughout history have been designated to provide job training for business and industry as a technical institute quapaw was committed to providing quality education and training to enhance the employment opportunities and increase the personal development of students combined npcc forms a comprehensive institution offering associate degrees and certificates as well as continuing education community services and workforce training the college is among the top 20 employers in the county providing a significant economic impact to the community as well as providing services that contribute to further economic development in the area the college has approximately 370 employees including 214 full time and 156 part time the college s operating budget is more than $15 million the college s payroll for last year was more than $10 million npcc averages more than 3,000 credit students per semester enrolled in college courses blending liberal arts with occupational education to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution about 5,000 students a year also enroll in a wide range of non-credit and continuing education services provided by the community and corporate training division these include customized workforce training for business and industry on-site courses for the hospitality and tourism industry on campus computer classes online classes and various professional development workshops general information

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general institutional policies accidents when an accident of any kind involving students or visitors occurs on campus the health services nurse and the vice president for student services should be notified immediately in the case of accidents or other medical emergencies college personnel should not under any circumstances make any statements causing those involved to believe that the college will pay for necessary medical treatment americans with disabilities act of 1990 it is the intent of npcc to work toward full compliance with the americans with disabilities act and to make the facilities accessible to students staff and visitors and to make the various instructional programs accessible to all people or to provide reasonable accommodations according to the law it is the policy of npcc that no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods services facilities privileges and advantages or accommodations at the college computing and telecommunications national park community college s computing and telecommunications networks computing equipment and computing resources are owned by the college and are provided primarily to support the academic and administrative functions of the college federal and state laws and college policies and procedures govern the use of these resources additional rules and regulations may be adopted by various divisions/departments to meet specific administrative or academic needs any adopted requirements must be in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and this policy to assure that everyone uses these facilities in an ethical and professional manner students must abide by the student computer/network acceptable use policy a copy of this policy in its entirety is available via the college s web site at the help desk in the computer resource center and in the npcc student handbook any violation of this policy may result in the revocation or suspension of access privileges by the department of computer services with review by the appropriate academic or administrative authority drug-free campus national park community college is committed to maintaining a drug-free campus environment for students and employees as outlined in npcc board policy #10.4000 the board of trustees opposes the unlawful manufacture distribution possession or use of a controlled substance by any employee or student the president or a designee shall direct a drug-free awareness program to inform students and employees of the dangers of drug abuse the availability of drug counseling rehabilitation student and employee assistance programs and the penalties for drug abuse violations 13

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the college adheres to public law 101-226 as mandated by the united states department of education pl 101-226 is on file in the office of the vice president for student services fire in the event of fire any person may sound the fire alarm staff members and students should know where fire extinguishers are located and are asked to use them if possible everyone should evacuate the building and move to safety as posted on the evacuation maps in each building the person reporting the fire should remain available to give the location to the proper authority and explain any necessary details lab safety the health and safety of npcc students is of primary concern whether on campus or attending high school sponsored activities policies procedures and guidelines pertaining to health and safety must be followed for the protection of all students are required to adhere to all safety procedures and utilize safety and protective equipment in all lab settings eye protection will be worn while operating machinery appropriate attire is required in shop areas in the event of an accident or minor medical requirements first aid supplies are available in each lab area administration student services and the student center these procedures will be followed 1 2 3 at the occurrence of an accident the student will notify the instructor or responsible staff member immediately for the safety of all minor cuts or abrasions must be given proper medical attention an accident report must be completed and turned in to the vice president for student services general information safety instruction is included in all lab areas students are to observe all policies and regulations pertaining to safety throughout the campus reporting criminal violations upon receiving a signed allegation of a criminal violation the president or a designee will notify the proper law enforcement officials students faculty or staff members wishing to report a criminal violation that they feel has occurred on the npcc campus or at a npcc sponsored activity shall put the allegation in writing sign the statement and present this statement to the office of the president or a designee should the president not be available npcc strongly encourages individuals and organizations to promptly report crimes and emergencies that occur either on campus or off-campus to the police department having jurisdiction crimes should also be reported to either campus security at security@npcc.edu or 501 760-4293 or the vice president for student services office at 501 760-4203 campus security personnel will ensure that

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crimes reported directly to the college are also reported to the police department having jurisdiction victims reporting crimes to the college are encouraged to file a police report of the incident where it will be assigned a case number and officially investigated if a suspect is identified the case can be referred to the district attorney s office and that office will decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute each criminal violation is considered one offense for statistical reporting severe weather national park community college will continue to address inclement weather situations similarly to past practices and consistent with the governor s policy directive and the npcc board policy the general policy is that npcc does not close due to inclement weather if at all avoidable however the obligation to provide services to the citizens of the area must be balanced with the risk of danger to students and employees the president or the executive vice president will determine when the inclement weather policy is implemented based on area weather conditions local media listed below will be used to notify students and employees of policy implementation the state policy provisions regarding late arrival and leave time will apply to npcc employees in the event of early morning severe inclement weather conditions in the npcc area the president or executive vice president will determine whether to cancel classes or delay their start and will publicly announce its implementation between 6:00 a.m and 6:30 a.m if possible if there is a delayed start classes will begin at 10 a.m with the classes as regularly scheduled at 10 a.m the decision to declare the inclement weather policy for evening classes will be made by mid-afternoon and announced between 3:00 p.m and 3:30 p.m if possible announcements affecting saturday classes will be made between 7:00 a.m and 7:30 a.m when possible in an effort to inform students staff and faculty of any college closing due to inclement weather the following stations will be notified radio hot springs television little rock klaz 105.9 fm and kxow 1420 am kqus 97.5 fm kark channel 4 katv channel 7 kthv channel 11 sexual harassment sexual harassment of students is illegal in accordance with section 703 of title vii of the civil rights act of 1964 and/or title ix of the elementary secondary act of 1972 the college is committed to providing an environment of study and work free from sexual harassment sexual harassment of students is prohibited in and out of the classroom and in the evaluation of students academic performance 15

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