Content change on page 136, Accreditations.
Content update. The Associate in Engineering Degree (AE) received SACSCOC approval in September, 2016.
Content change on page 136, Accreditations. Current copy, "The Machining Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)."
The Computer-Integrated Machining with an emphasis in Tool, Die, and Mold Making program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
This change was a misrepresentation in the 2016-2017 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.
Content addition, 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:
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.