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  2016 - 2017 College Handbook Changes/Addendums

  February 15, 2017

  Content change on page 136, Accreditations.

  1. Accreditations, CCCC Catalog, page 136:
     • The Barbering program is approved by the North Carolina State Barbering Board.
     • The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
     • The Cosmetology program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts.
     • The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
     • The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
     • The Computer-Integrated Machining with an emphasis in Tool, Die, and Mold Making program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). NIMS is the nation's only ANSI accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs that meet its quality requirements.
     • The Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs and the American Association of Medical Assistants.
     • The Nursing Education program is accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
     • The Polysomnography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
     • The Radio Broadcasting program is approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
     • The Real Estate program is approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
     • The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Educational Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

  February 13, 2017

  Content update. The Associate in Engineering Degree (AE) received SACSCOC approval in September, 2016.

  December 6, 2016

  Content change on page 136, Accreditations. Current copy, "The Machining Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)."

  1. Accreditations, CCCC Catalog:

     The Computer-Integrated Machining with an emphasis in Tool, Die, and Mold Making program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

  September 9, 2016

  This change was a misrepresentation in the 2016-2017 Handbook.

  1. FERPA directory information includes "address", this should be "county of residence", Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Judicial Procedures, II. Student Rights, section D., Page 157, CCCC Handbook:

     D. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of and access to student records, and this Act will be adhered to by the college. Students and former students have the right to review their official records and to request a hearing if they challenge the contents of these records. Only directory information will be released without the written consent of the student. Directory information includes name, county of residence, academic major, enrollment periods, hours earned, degrees awarded, and awards received. However, a student may request in writing to the vice president of student services that directory information be withheld. The college will not sell mail address lists of any current students, previous students, or graduates.

  October 3, 2016

  Content addition, Definition of a Credit Hour

  1. Definition of a Credit Hour:

     Definition of a Credit Hour

     According to CCCC policy, the College follows the requirements of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges in awarding curriculum credit hours for instruction. The amount of credit hours awarded for each course is determined by the North Carolina Community College System and listed in the Combined Course Library available on the System’s webpage.

     Following is the NCCCS convention for awarding credit hours from course hours:

     • For every 16 classroom hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
     • For every 32 hours of "experiential laboratory work," one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
     • For every 48 hours of "faculty directed laboratory work" one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
     • For every 48 clinical hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
     • For every 160 work experience hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.

     All Programs of Study meet the NCCCS requirement set forth in Statewide Curriculum Standards. Following are the number of credit hours required for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs:

     	AAS	Diploma	Certificate
     Minimum General Education Hours	15	6	0
     Minimum Major Hours	49	30	12
     Other Required Hours	0-7	0-4	0-1
     *Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)	64-76	36-48	12-18

     *Any CCCC credential that contains a total number of credit hours that falls outside of the defined range are exceptions approved by the NCCCS and show accurately in the required state curriculum standards.

  June 29, 2016

  A more complete and consistent list of non-discrimination categories. "... race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and sexual orientation, gender, family status, disability status, Veteran status, or any health or genetic information."

  1. CCCC is an Equal Opportunity College, Page 134, CCCC Handbook:

     CCCC is an Equal Opportunity College

     Central Carolina Community College serves the public without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and sexual orientation, gender, family status, disability status, Veteran status, or any health or genetic information.

  2. General Information, Page 136, CCCC Handbook:

     General Information

     All students are admitted to the college without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and sexual orientation, gender, family status, disability status, Veteran status, or any health or genetic information. Admission policies are in accordance with administrative code 1D SBCCC 400.2. Students may be admitted as a special credit student to the college if they are over 18 or a high school graduate.

  3. Student Activities, Page 167, CCCC Handbook:

     Student Activities

     Central Carolina Community College, in cooperation with the Student Government Association, attempts to enrich the academic and social growth of the student with a wide range of student activities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many activities as time permits. Membership in all student organizations shall be open to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and sexual orientation, gender, family status, disability status, Veteran status, or any health or genetic information.

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