2015-16 Student planner

CLOUD COUNTY Community College

STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER 2015 - 2016

Concordia • Geary County • Online & Outreach www.cloud.edu Student handbook and planner provided to students at no charge by the CCCC T-Bird Bookstore

Mission and Vision Statements and Purposes (Institutional Policy A1) Mission Statement: Cloud County Community College is dedicated to delivering high quality, innovative, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities and services that prepare a diverse population to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners who can meet the challenges of an ever-changing global community.

To assure the delivery of this mission, Cloud County Community College is directed by valid and reliable assessment techniques, which measure the effectiveness and efficiency of all departments in the delivery of curriculum and services in support of student academic success.

Vision Statement: Cloud County Community College strives to enrich the lives of our students and the communities we serve.

Purposes: • To provide educational opportunities for personal and professional growth, economic improvement, cultural development, and life enrichment.

• To provide individualized student support services and assistance.

• To provide available facilities, services and other resources to the community.

• To provide cultural events and sponsor a variety of activities for our students and community.

T-Bird Email Your T-Bird email will be available to you with 24 hours of your enrollment approval!

You should check your T-Bird email weekly. You also have an option to forward your T-Bird email to your personal email account.

Go to cloud.edu and select the “Email” Quick Link. Select the box for students. Your email address will be your first initial, middle initial and last name. Your Email Password will be your last name followed by the last four digits of your social security number.

Student Example: Email address: Email password:

John A. Smith, with a SS# 123-45-6789 jasmith@tbirds.cloud.edu Smith6789

iCloud iCloud is your student web portal. This is where you enroll in your classes, view your student account, check mid-term and final grades, check for missing financial aid documents, and make payment arrangements prior to the start of each term.

Go to cloud.edu and select the “iCloud” Quick Link. Enter your username (jasmith) first initial, middle initial and last name and email password.

CANVAS

Canvas is Cloud’s learning management system. Approximately one week prior to the start of each term, you should see your classes listed in Canvas. Canvas has many great uses for students, such as checking your grades throughout the semester, submitting assignments, and messaging your instructors. You will find each instructor utilizes Canvas to suit their own discipline of instruction.

Go to cloud.edu and select the “Access Canvas” Quick Link. Enter your username (jasmith) first initial, middle initial and last name and email password.

2015-2016

Student Handbook & Planner Cloud County Community College

Concordia • Geary County • Online & Outreach 785.243.1435 • 800.729.5101 www.cloud.edu This planner belongs to:

NAME ___________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS ________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP __________________________________________________ PHONE __________________________________________________________

The information and event dates published in this planner are subject to change.

Notice of Nondiscrimination (Institutional Policy C5) Cloud County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or ancestry in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities. If you have questions, please contact the Section 504 coordinator at 2221 Campus Drive, Concordia, KS 66901 or at (785) 243-1435 , ext 251 or 800-729-5101.

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CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

Fall Semester 2015 August 6 August 17 August 17-21 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 23 August 24

August 25 September 2 October 12-15 October 14

October19 November 11 November 25-29 December 14-17 December 17 December 18 December 21-January 3

Outreach Instructor In-Service - Concordia GCC Adjunct Faculty In-Service Faculty Contract Days Student Services Day - GCC Enrollment Day - Concordia On campus housing Move-In Day - Concordia New Student Orientation New Student Orientation (continued) Student Services Day -Concordia New Student Orientation - GCC Classes begin - All campuses (Including 1st 8-wk Session) Labor Day -COLLEGE CLOSED- No classes Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-wk Session ends New Student Orientation for 2nd 8-wk session - GCC 2nd 8-wk session begins Veteran’s Day -COLLEGE CLOSED-No classes Thanksgiving Break -COLLEGE CLOSED- No classes Final Exams (Including 2nd 8-wk Session) Last Day for Outreach Classes Faculty Work-day Winter Break -COLLEGE CLOSED- No Classes

Interterm 2015-2016 December 14-17 January 6-9

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Spring Semester 2016 January 11-15 January 11 January 14

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Faculty Work-days Adjunct Faculty In-Service - GCC Student Services Day - GCC

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016 January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - COLLEGE CLOSED January 19 Student Services Day - Concordia

New Student Orientation - Concordia & GCC

Faculty Contract Day January 20 Classes begin - All Locations (including 1st 8-wk session) February 15 President’s Day - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes March 7-10 Mid-Term Exams March 9 1st 8-wk session ends March 14-18 Spring Break - No classes March 21 2nd 8-wk session begins March 25 Good Friday - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes May 9-12 Final Exams - (including 2nd 8-wk sessions) May 12 Last day for Outreach classes May 13 Commencement - 7 p.m. at Concordia, for all graduates May 16 Faculty Contract Day May 25 Student Services Day for Summer Sessions - GCC May 26 New Student Orientation for Summer Sessions - GCC May 30 Memorial Day - COLLEGE CLOSED

Summer Session 2016 (Classes held Monday-Thursday)

May 31 Summer School begins - Session I (Concordia & GCC), Extended Session (GCC), and Outreach June 25 GED Graduation - Concordia June 26 GED Graduation - GCC June 30 Last Day for Summer Session I - (Concordia & GCC) July 4 Independence Day - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes July 6 Summer Session II begins - (Concordia & GCC) July 21 Last day for Outreach Summer School August 5 Last Day for Summer Session II (Concordia & GCC) & Extended Summer Session - GCC * GCC - Geary County Campus * Some online & outreach, weekend, and 8-week classes may have alternate final testing dates. Please check with instructors for dates.

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ACADEMICS INFORMATION

Accreditation

Cloud County Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL, 60604, 800-621-7440.

Cloud County Community College operates under the authority of the Kansas Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, KS, 66612-1368, 785-296-3421.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Degrees Offered

The Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, the Associate of Applied Science, and the Associate of General Studies degrees are offered at Cloud County Community College. The A.A. and the A.S. degrees are transfer degrees equivalent to the first two years at a four-year college or university. General education requirements and elective courses used toward these degrees are expected to apply toward a Bachelor’s degree. The general education requirements for the A.A. and A.S. degrees can be found in the College Catalog.

The A.A.S. is awarded to those students who successfully complete a specific career program. The A.G.S. is awarded to those who desire to explore a variety of academic disciplines. The A.A.S. or A.G.S. degrees will transfer only to specific degree programs at selected colleges or universities.

Generally, these degrees will only apply toward bachelor’s degrees for which the purposes are technology occupations. The general education requirements for the A.A.S and A.G.S. degrees can be found in the College Catalog.

Students should seek degree program evaluation, analysis and advice from the institution to which they plan to enroll. Sixty-two semester hours and 124 grade points are minimum requirements for each degree. Some career programs may require additional hours. In order to graduate, students are normally expected to complete the graduation requirements listed in the catalog that was in effect at the time they first enrolled. However, if a student sits out two consecutive semesters, the student will be readmitted under the graduation requirements in the current catalog.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education is a structured educational program combining classroom learning with productive work experience in a field related to a student’s individualized academic or career goals. Work experiences are developed and/or approved by the college as appropriate learning environments, however, the final employment decisions are made by the employer and the student. Students learn the important links between academic learning and what is expected in the workplace. College credit is earned for the development and achievement of college-related learning objectives. In most cases, the student receives income for their work. Cooperative Education is available for all college disciplines, and is required for many vocational programs.

Most four-year institutions will accept the Cooperative Education courses that can be completed in conjunction with semester course work (parallel), by working off-campus for a semester (alternate), or by working during the summer. Cooperative Education is a valued partnership between employers, students and educators.

Occupational Certificate

Cloud County Community College provides programs of instruction consisting of college credit courses that are designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation, or a closely related cluster of occupations. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program, including the demonstration or the attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements. The courses shall be based in theory and of sufficient complexity, rigor, and theory to award college credit. Most certificate programs are designed to allow a full-time student to complete the program within one school year.

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Student Classification (Institutional Policy D2)

1. Freshman: Any student having fewer than 30 semester hours credit.

2. Sophomore: Any student having 30 or more credit hours 3. Special students, include the following: (1) high school students taking college courses; (2) gifted students, as defined by K.S.A. 72-962(g); (3) students who earned more than 64 hours; and (4) those students not meeting specific requirements for admission.

Enrollment and Withdrawal (Institutional Policy D5) Although students are considered to be full-time when enrolled in 12 semester hours, the normal semester load for students is 15-17 hours. The maximum load that a student may enroll for during the fall or spring semester is 20 credit hours and during summer is 6 credit hours per summer session. Students may exceed these limits only with permission of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

A student may withdraw from any or all courses through the last class day before final exams.

A grade of “W” (withdrawn) will appear on the transcript for these courses. Withdrawal forms are available in the Advisement Center or the Geary County Campus Student Services Office.

Withdrawals are not effective until completed forms are on file in the Student Records Office.

Failure to submit the completed withdrawal form will result in an “F” being recorded as the semester grade. Refunds will be handled in accordance with the refund policy.

Add Procedure

A student may add a course through iCloud, the student web portal, until the course has met for the number of clock hours equal to the number of credit hours of the course. From that time, until the end of the eighth calendar day after the start of a course, students may add the course with the written permission of the instructor. No course may be added after the eighth calendar day.

Grading System (Institutional Policy D3)

For each semester hour of graded work, students earn points, as follows:

A..................................Excellent....................................................................... 4 grade points B..................................Good............................................................................. 3 grade points C..................................Average........................................................................ 2 grade points D..................................Poor................................................................................1 grade point F..................................Failing........................................................................... 0 grade points W.................................Withdrawn.................................................................... 0 grade points P..................................Pass............................................................................. 0 grade points NP................................No Pass........................................................................ 0 grade points I....................................Incomplete.................................................................... 0 grade points AU...............................Audit............................................................................. 0 grade points WIP..............................Work in Progress.......................................................... 0 grade points XF................................Academic Integrity Violation......................................... 0 grade points WA...............................Administrative Withdrawal............................................ 0 grade points

Grade Point Average: A measure of scholastic performance. A GPA is obtained by dividing the number of grade points by the hours of work attempted, using the grade point scale above. Grades A, B, C, D, F and XF are computed in the Grade Point Average (GPA). Grades of W, P, NP, I, AU and WA are not computed in the GPA. The numerical value of each letter grade is multiplied by the credit hour value of the course.The resulting total of grade points is divided by the total number of attempted hours.

W – Withdrawn Students may withdraw from any or all courses through the last class day before final exams.

P/NP – Pass/No Pass This “Pass/No Pass” option is available for selected workshops and courses. The P/NP does not compute in the GPA. A “P” equates to a “C” or better.

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I - Incomplete The student must request and receive the approval of the instructor to receive an Incomplete. This grade may be given at the end of the semester if the student has successfully completed more than 75% of the course. The instructor will file a “Request for an Incomplete” form from the Office of Student Records. If the “I” is not completed by the end of the following semester, the grade will be changed to an “F” and the GPA figured accordingly.

AU - Audit Audit is allowed on a space available basis only. Courses taken for audit will not be granted credit.

Courses taken for audit are for observation only.

Academic Probation & Suspension Sanctions (Institutional Policy D14) For students at Cloud County Community College, academic probation and academic suspension are not punitive measures or disciplinary actions. The purpose of this policy is to provide opportunities for students to succeed.

The clear intent of these sanctions is: • To identify students whose academic efforts have not been successful; • To provide these students the opportunity for guidance in developing strategic plans to succeed at college level learning; and • To link these students with staff and faculty who can offer support and encouragement to follow their plans through to success.

Satisfactory Academic Progress To graduate, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. To reach this required minimum, students must maintain certain GPA minimums as compared to completed credit hours (see chart below).

Earned credit hour minimum for satisfactory academic progress: Students will pass 50% (grades A, B, C, D, or P) of stated credit hours in any given semester.

Academic Probation Students who have attempted nine or more cumulative credit hours at Cloud County Community College shall be placed on academic probation when the cumulative grade point average or semester grade point average is less than that needed to achieve satisfactory academic progress, or a student passes less than 50% of courses for which they are enrolled.

Entering students, whose assessment scores require them to be placed in a specialized developmental program, will be placed on probation their first semester. Questions concerning assessment scores should be directed to the Advisement Center.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Chart

Total Attempted Credit Hours 1-10 credit hours 11-20 credit hours 21-30 credit hours 31-40 credit hours 41-50 credit hours 51-94 credit hours

Minimum Career GPA N/A 1.60 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00

Minimum Semester GPA N/A 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70

To register on academic probation, a student is required to take the following actions: 1. Meet with an academic advisor or the Student Retention Specialist at the Concordia Campus or the Geary County Campus to understand fully the terms of academic probation and the potential, subsequent status of academic suspension.

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2. Complete a written action plan with specific academic goals that will facilitate achieving the required ratio of earned credit hours and cumulative GPA. 3. Enroll in the 1 credit hour course, Personal Assessment and Planning, as required by the action plan, to determine progress, as well as any additional action/intervention needed for the student to achieve the academic performance necessary to rise above academic probation and thus avoid academic suspension.

Students on probation or suspension from another college or university will enter Cloud County Community College on probation. * Outreach and On-line students should phone the Advisement Center at 1-800-729-5101.

At the close of each semester, the academic performance of students on academic probation will be re-evaluated in terms of satisfactory academic progress.

If the student’s semester and cumulative GPA meet the requirements for satisfactory academic progress and the student has completed at least 50% of the courses for which they are enrolled, the student no longer will be considered on academic probation.

If the student does not meet satisfactory academic progress requirements, the student will be placed on academic suspension after review by the Academic Probation and Suspension Committee.

The terms of academic suspension shall be as follows: 1. A student on academic suspension will not be eligible to register for the next regular fall or spring semester.

2. After one semester of academic suspension, the student may enroll on continuing academic probation status.

Graduation

Cloud County Community College holds one commencement ceremony, which takes place in May. It is the responsibility of the student to meet all requirements for graduation, and to check with the Student Records Office well in advance so there are no deficiencies.

Graduation requirements are as follows: • Completion of the general education requirements • Completion of a minimum of 62 hours of credit (courses must be 100 level or above). Allied Health courses and Commercial Driver’s License courses typically will not count toward degree requirements.

• An overall grade point average of at least 2.0 (courses must be 100 level or above) • For the Associate of Applied Science Degree, completion of the departmentally approved program.

• Students completing requirements during the fall semester will be part of the May ceremony. Those students must submit a petition by December 1. Students completing requirements during the spring semester must submit a petition by February 1.

• No more than 12 hours of PE activity course credits can be used towards any of Cloud’s associate degrees.

• A student must earn 15 hours as a Cloud County student.

Honor Graduate

A student meeting all graduation requirements for Cloud County Community College and who has a 3.6 GPA or higher for all college credit hours completed (Cloud County Community College credits and all transfer hours) may be designated an Honor Graduate.

For commencement ceremony purposes in the spring, tentative Honor Graduates will be recognized based upon the cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester. However, the official 9

designation will take place after the final GPA is determined based upon the criteria stated above and the degree has been conferred. At that point, the designation of “Honor Graduate” will be noted on the student’s transcript.

Honor Roll

The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.9 - 4.0. The Honor Roll includes students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.899. In order to be eligible for these honor rolls, a student must complete a minimum of 12 hours in any given semester. These lists are published after the fall and spring semesters.

Credit by Examination (Institutional Policy D6)

1. Permission must be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs within the first two weeks of the semester.

2. The student should enroll in the quiz-out course. If the examination is passed, the student will be dropped from the course and credit by examination noted on the transcript. The student may then enroll in a follow-up course. Enrollment in the quiz-out and follow-up course may not be done concurrently.

3. A published examination fee will be charged for all attempted quiz-outs.

4. Students will receive a grade for all courses successfully completed via the quis-out method.

Military Credit and Credit for Prior Learning (Institutional Policy D6)

The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, and The Guide to Educational Credit by Examination are used in evaluating courses from the military or industry. Courses must be applicable to the student’s program of study in order to be accepted. Both of the above guides are publications of the American Council on Education.

The Office of Student Records should be contacted for an evaluation of all documents regarding credit for any testing or training program.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s learning obtained outside a formal academic setting. “Prior learning” includes the post secondary-level knowledge and skills gained through work and life experiences, such as, but not limited to, employer and military training programs, industry certifications, non-credit postsecondary-level military training programs, non-credit postsecondary-level courses, and civic or volunteer experiences. CPL is awarded only for non-degree seeking students. CPL is awarded on a course-by-course basis when the prior learning is equivalent to the learning outcomes in the postsecondary course.

Credits will be entered on the Cloud County Community College transcript upon the successful completion of 12 semester hours of work from Cloud County Community College.

CLEP, ACT, DANTES (Institutional Policy D6)

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) credit may be awarded for successful completion of both the general examination and subject examinations. Other tests are evaluated by the VicePresident for Academic Affairs on a case-by-case basic.

Concurrent Enrollment

The college cooperates with selected high schools by offering college courses to eligible high school students during the day. This Concurrent Enrollment Program is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements as established by the Kansas Board of Regents and Cloud County Community College. All students must meet established course prerequisites and have the appropriate test scores on file. All courses use college syllabi and textbooks. For more information, contact the Concurrent and Outreach Coordinator at 785-243-1435, ext. 373.

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Articulation Agreements

The college collaborates with area high schools and the State to create articulation agreements for the purpose of providing students with a seamless transition into post-secondary education.

Articulation agreements afford students the opportunity to receive advanced training in a particular career and technical area while foregoing the repetitiveness of relearning skills and competencies that have been previously demonstrated. Courses are evaluated on an individual basis by career and technical faculty and may be awarded up to 3 hours of articulated credit. To receive articulated credit, the student must meet the provisions set forth in the agreement. Credit will be awarded to students who have successfully met the criteria of the agreement and have completed 12 credit hours in the career and technical program designated by the agreement at Cloud County Community College.

Academic Due Process (Institutional Policy D19) In order to provide the highest level of service to the student, Cloud County Community College has adopted a stepwise procedure for addressing any complaint or dispute related to academic matters.

Students may obtain the complete grievance policy by contacting the Academic Affairs Office. After obtaining a copy of the policy from the Academic Affairs Office, students who wish to appeal any academic dispute arising from an academic endeavor must start the process by: Step 1: Within thirty (30) working days following the academic dispute, the student shall personally meet with the instructor to discuss resolution of the matter. The student must provide reasonable notice of any objection or complaint to the instructor. Both student and instructor shall make a good faith effort in settling any dispute at this level.

Step 2: If a student is not satisfied with the results of Step 1, the student should present a written summary of the complaint to the appropriate Division Dean within five (5) working days following the completion of Step 1.

If resolution is not achieved at Step 2, subsequent steps in the procedure must be followed in order.

Academic Integrity and Honesty (Institutional Policy D17) Cloud County Community College maintains established definitions of and procedures for guaranteeing academic integrity and honesty.

Students are expected to adhere to such standards of honesty in all areas of academic pursuit.

Students who compromise the integrity of the classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College.

1. Cheating is providing or receiving unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.

Cheating in any form is prohibited.

2. Plagiarism is intentionally or unintentionally using another’s words or ideas as one’s own without crediting the source. Plagiarism in any form is prohibited.

3. Unauthorized Collaboration is using unapproved resources including other students or instructors. Unauthorized collaboration in any form is prohibited.

4. Falsification is acting to deceive or falsely represent. Forgery, or alteration of any documents pertaining to an academic record or school related work, is prohibited.

Infractions of these rules may result in action by the instructor and/or disciplinary body of the College. Students accused of any violation of these standards may contest such accusations through established academic procedures. Students are assured of due process and the right to appeal from accusations or penalties.

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DISCIPLINARY ACTION Students who violate academic integrity standards must accept the consequences and/or penalties for their actions. Infractions of these rules will result in action by the instructor and/or administration of the college. Students who violate academic integrity standards will not be allowed to self-initiate a drop or withdrawal from a course or a total withdrawal from all courses to avoid penalties for their actions.

An instructor may impose any of, but is not limited to, the following penalties: • Counsel the student on academic dishonesty and plagiarism • Ask the student to re-do the assignment.

• Alter the grade or give zero points on the assignment.

• Ask the student to withdraw from the class.

• Give an “F” for the class.

Repeated violations will be reported to the Division Dean and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President or his/her designee may impose any of, but is not limited to, the following penalties: • Place the student on academic probation.

• Suspend or expel the student from the institution.

• Have an “XF” permanently placed on the student’s transcript indicating that the student failed the course because of violations of academic integrity.

Attendance (Institutional Policy D4) Cloud County Community College regards punctual attendance as integral to all courses and expects it of its students. All Cloud County Community college instructors will keep a record of their students’ class attendance. Each instructor’s attendance requirements will be published in the course syllabus. Penalties for excessive absences, which may include a reduction of the course grade, must be included in the course’s syllabus.

The instructor or the Student Retention Specialist may notify students whose class performance has been jeopardized by excessive absences.

Leave of Absence

Cloud County Community College is committed to student success and provides services to help students who need an extended leave of absence due to personal tragedy, family illness, death in the family, or other sudden personal issue.

If a student needs an extended leave of absence due to one of the above circumstances, please notify the Director of Advisement and Retention Services located in the Advisement Center. A form must be completed and signed prior to leaving campus by both the student and their instructors providing an understanding of the estimated time a student will be gone from campus, when the student expects to return to campus, and the course expectations during the leave of absence. The Leave of Absence form does not serve as a contract, but rather a tool for communication between the student and their instructors. In emergency situations when the student is not able to contact the Advisement Center, a family member or friend should notify the Advisement Center for the student.

The Director of Advisement and Retention Services will then notify the student’s instructors and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Assessment of Student Learning

Assessment of student leaning is a critical part of the education process at CCCC. Ongoing assessment of student learning is a means for the College to measure its success in meeting the mission and for continued enhancement of both academic programs and student services.

Contributions by students constitute a critical source of assessment data. Throughout their educational career at CCCC, all students will be expected to contribute to the assessment program by completing surveys, standardized tests, submitting academic work products, working with 12

academic advisors, and completing exit interviews as required by specific programs. CCCC believes assessment of student learning leads to decisions which affect the entire college thus CCCC faculty, staff and administration are committed to an ongoing assessment program to continually improve teaching and learning.

Final Examinations (Institutional Policy D11) Final exam schedules are made available at the beginning of each semester. Final exams shall be given during the time allotted for such examinations. Any deviation from these policies shall be cleared with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

When a student has three or more final examinations scheduled for one day, that student may petition the instructor(s) to reschedule the middle examination(s), leaving two examinations for a testing day. Any difficulties arising from this process should be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Instructors may opt to excuse students from the final exams based on class standing.

Transcripts (Institutional Policy D13) The Office of Student Records maintains a student’s academic record of course work completed at the College. Transcripts will be released only after receipt of a written request signed by the student.Transcripts issued directly to the student will be marked “Issued to Student.” All official transcript requests must be accompanied by the published transcript fee. No official transcripts will be ordered or mailed until the fee is paid.

Transcripts will not be released for students whose records are on hold.

Official transcripts from other institutions cannot be released to any individual or institution. Copies designed “for CCCC staff use only” may be released to appropriate CCCC professional staff members for advising or for institutional research purposes. Any release of student transcript information will be approved and documented by the Registrar.

Student transcripts are not to be faxed, mailed, or in any way shared with anyone off this campus until the student signs a release. The signed release must be in the Office of Student Records before the transcript will be sent off campus.

Records on Hold If a student’s records have been placed on hold for any reason, he/she will not be allowed to obtain a transcript or pick up a diploma until the hold is removed.

Transferability

Transfer programs are designed for students planning to transfer to a four year college in order to enter a profession requiring a Bachelor’s degree.

The earlier a student identifies a transfer institution, the easier it will be to align a Cloud County program of study to fit the transfer institution’s requirements.

Cloud County has many Articulation Agreements with four year colleges in certain programs for a seamless transition from Cloud County to the transfer institution.

Students planning to transfer to an institution outside of Kansas should identify the transfer institution early and work with that school’s guidelines to ensure a smooth transfer. Cloud County’s academic advisors can assist students in that process.

Course Transfer

The Kansas Board of Regents has now approved 56 courses for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. A student who completes these courses at any Kansas public community college, technical college, or university can be certain that he or she can transfer that course to any other public institution in Kansas in pursuit of a degree or credential.

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The following Cloud County Community College courses qualify for guaranteed transfer. They are noted throughout the College catalog with the symbol of .

AR100 Art Appreciation CM101 English Composition I CM102 English Composition II CM115 Public Speaking CM121 Introduction to Literature CM140 Theatre Appreciation CM141 Introduction to Performance: Offstage and On CM240 Interpersonal Communications CS108 Computer Applications EC101 Economics I EC102 Economics II FL111 Spanish I GE101 World Geography HE124 Nutrition MA111 College Algebra MA112 Trigonometry MA114 Elementary Algebra MA120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I MU100 Music Appreciation MU110 Harmony and Ear Training I PH100 Introduction to Philosophy PH101 Introduction to Critical Thinking PH105 Christian Ethics in Our Contemporary Society RE104 World Religions SC101 General Biology SC103 Physical Science SC105 General Astronomy SC120 Human Anatomy & Physiology I SC121 Human Anatomy & Physiology II SC131 Chemistry I SC132 Chemistry II SC140 College Physics I SC142 University Physics I SS101 General Psychology SS105 Human Growth and Development SS120 Western Civilization I SS121 Western Civilization II SS122 U.S. History I SS123 U.S. History II SS125 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SS127 Child Psychology SS130 Introduction to Sociology SS140 U.S. Government: National

Visit www.kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation for more information.

Reverse Transfer

Students who transfer to a Kansas public university from a Kansas public community college or technical college (or vice versa) are eligible for Reverse Transfer, which allows for the attainment of any associate degree for which one is eligible along the way to additional certificates and degrees. Within a student’s first semester, those who transfer coursework from a public university, community college or technical college will be notified if they are eligible to be considered for reverse transfer degree status and which courses are needed to finish the related degree.

Students who then complete the coursework for a given associate degree will be eligible to receive that degree, administered automatically by correspondence between the new institution and the university, community college or technical college the student last attended.

Visit http://www.kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation for more information.

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Accommodation for Disability

Academic: If academic adjustment is needed for any type of disability, students should contact the Director of Advisement and Retention Services, located in The Advisement Center. Students requiring auxiliary aids and services need to request accommodation six to eight weeks in advance of the start of the semester.

Other than Academic: If special arrangements are needed for accessibility, contact the Vice President for Administrative Services at least 72 hours in advance.

Emergency Evacuation: Students desiring assistance during emergency evacuations will need to complete a registration form each semester in the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or the Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus.

Administrative Drop and Withdrawal (Institutional Policy D21)

Administrative Drop Procedures 1. Instructors will report to the Student Retention Specialist any student in a face-to-face course who has not attended within the first 10 class days of the 16-week term (long semester). Online students who have not attended/participated within the first 10 class days of the 16-week term (long semester) will be reported to the Geary County Campus Student Retention Specialist.

2. The Student Retention Specialist will attempt to reengage the student and will notify the student’s advisor. If contact is made, the student will be informed that he or she may be administratively dropped from the course. Additionally, students will be instructed to contact their instructor and advisor within 48 hours if there has been an error and they intend to complete the course. The drop constitutes a change in registration and could impact full-time status, athletic or co-curricular eligibility and, in select cases, financial aid eligibility.

3. If efforts to contact and reengage the student fail after 10 days, the drop will be initiated by the Student Retention Specialist and completed through the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on the Geary County Campus. The Advisement Center/Student Services will submit the information to the Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records will send a notice of the drop to the student’s t-bird email account and via the USPS to their home address of record. The Office of Student Records will disseminate the information to the Advisement Center/Student Services, the Business Office, the Financial Aid Office, the instructor and document the drop in the student’s record.

4. Students may appeal the administrative drop (see Board Policy D19 [step 3]) through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 5 working days.

5. Established College refund procedures will be followed.

Administrative Withdrawal Procedures* 1. Beyond the first 10 class days of the 16-week term (long semester), instructors will report to the Student Retention Specialist any student in a face-to-face course who has not attended. Online students who have not attended/participated beyond the first 10 days of the 16-week term (long semester) will be reported to the Geary County Campus Student Retention Specialist.

2. The Student Retention Specialist will attempt to reengage the students and will notify the student’s advisor and the Director of Financial Aid. If contact is made, the student will be informed that he or she may be administratively withdrawn from the course. Students will be instructed to contact their instructor and their advisor within 48 hours if there has been an error and they intend to complete the course. An administrative withdrawal constitutes a change in registration and could impact full-time status, athletic or co-curricular eligibility and, in select cases, financial aid eligibility.

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3. If efforts to contact and reengage the student fail after 10 days, the withdrawal will be initiated by the Student Retention Specialist and completed through the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on the Geary County Campus. The Advisement Center/Student Services will submit the information to the Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records will send a notice of the administrative withdrawal to the student’s t-bird email account and via the USPS to their home address of record. The Office of Student Records will disseminate the information to the Advisement Center/Student Services, the Business Office, the Financial Aid Office, the instructor, and document the administrative withdrawal in the student’s record.

4. Students may appeal the administrative withdrawal (see Board Policy D19 [step3]) through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 5 working days after the certified mail receipt has been received by the institution.

5. An administrative withdrawal will be designated as “WA” on the student’s transcript.

6. As per established College refund procedures, financial charges accumulated by the student will stand. Refunds will not be granted except in extraordinary or unusual circumstances as determined by the Vice President for Administrative Services and Vice President for Academic Affairs. * For course terms less than 16 weeks in length, the administrative drop or administrative withdrawal will occur within the timeframe provided below.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition and Fees

Tuition Tuition and comprehensive fees, per credit, for the 2015-2016 academic year, are listed below.

Tuition and comprehensive fees are subject to change each academic year.

Cloud County Resident

Concordia Campus $94

Geary Co. Campus $104

Online & Outreach $94

In-State Resident

$99

$109

$99

Out-of-State Resident

$104

$114

$104

Fees *Nursing Fee - 1st semester.......................................................................... $800 2nd semester.......................................................................................... $775 Audit Fee......................................................................................Same as Tuition Bowling Fee..................................................................................................... $50 First Aid & Safety Fee...................................................................................... $15 Graduation Fee............................................................................................... $40 *Lab Fee.................................................................................... $5 per credit hour Music Appreciation Fee....................................................$10 Concordia Campus Wind Energy Lab Fee........................................ $10 per cr/hr Concordia Campus Parking Permit..................................................................$10 Concordia Campus Private Music Lesson...................................................................................... $80 Internet Course Processing Fee.............................................. $25 per credit hour Transcript Fee....................................................................................................$5 Calculator Rental.............................................................................. $100 or $140 Compass Testing Fee...................................................................................... $10 Ag Judging Lab Fee...................................................................................... $200 *fees may vary Note: Tuition and fees are reviewed annually, and are subject to change.

Tuition and Fee Waiver for Dependents of Veterans and Safety Officers Tuition and Fees will be provided free of charge to the following (subject to provisions of K.S.A. 73-1216 and K.S.A. 75-4364) • Any dependent of a prisoner of war • Any dependent of a person missing in action • Any dependent of a person who has died as a result of service-connected disability suffered during the Vietnam Conflict • Any dependent or spouse of certain military personnel who died on or after September 11, 2001, while, and as a result of, serving in active military service.

• Any dependent of a public safety officer who died as a result of injury sustained while performing the duties as a public safety officer.

• Tuition and Fees waiver will be applicable as long as the dependent is eligible, but not to exceed twelve (12) semesters of instuction.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Business Office The Business office is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters. During the summer sessions (June and July), it is open 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – 17

Thursday. The business office is located on the Concordia campus and provides a variety of services to students, which includes information on student accounts and payment plans.

How to Check your Account Balance: 1. Log onto your iCloud account 2. Select the “Students” tab 3. Next select “Student Accounts” from the left menu 4. Then select “Course and Fee Statement” from “My Account Info” 5. Now click “Generate my Course and Fee Statement” and click on “View my Course and Fee Statement” Student Account Balance Impact to Enrollment Procedures: An outstanding student account balance will prevent enrollment in future classes at Cloud County Community College and will prevent the release of an official transcript.

Enrollment Exception #1: Current FACTS payment plan with successful payment history Enrollment Exception #2: Current 3rd Party Payment arrangements, including financial aid, for 100% of the student account balance. Students are responsible to pay balances beyond the 3rd Party Payment. See Options #1 and #2 below.

Students must pay in full or make payment arrangements prior to the first day of classes. Failure to pay or make payment arrangements will result in the student being dropped from classes.

NOTE: Classes will NOT populate in CANVAS until payment arrangements are made NOTE: Payment is due at the time charges are added to a student’s account after classes begin.

(Options #1 and #2 only) Payment Options: Option #1: Pay in Full A. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted in person at the Concordia and Geary County Campuses B. Credit cards are accepted by phone at the Concordia and Geary County Campuses C. Credit cards are accepted online via iCloud.

NOTE: A $2.00 service fee is assessed for a single online payment Option #2: FACTS Payment Plan A. FACTS Payment Plans are setup online via iCloud by the student.

B. FACTS Payment Plans require monthly automatic drafts of the bank account or credit card designated by the student and are designed to result in full payment of the outstanding student account balance by the end of the current term.

NOTE: A $25.00 service fee is assessed for establishment of a FACTS Payment Plan Option #3: 3rd Party Payment (Includes Financial Aid and VA Benefits) A. Students are responsible for completing the FAFSA application each academic year. Awarded grants and scholarships will be posted as anticipated aid. For students requesting loans, a completed Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling and Loan Request Form must be on file before loans will be sent as anticipated aid.

Students submitting required information after the published deadline for each semester will result in delayed posting of anticipated aid to the student account and should plan on making payment arrangements prior to the first day of classes to insure they are not dropped from classes. Students are responsible to pay balances beyond the 3rd Party Payment.

B. Students must contact the Business Office at the Concordia Campus to alert them a 3rd Party is paying at least a portion of their balance.

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NOTE: 3rd Party Pay information received by the Business Office after the published deadline for each semester will result in delayed processing of 3rd Party Payment requests. Students submitting this information after the published deadline should plan on making other payment arrangements prior to the first day of classes to insure they are not dropped from classes. Students are responsible to pay balances beyond the 3rd Party Payment.

Specific deadline information for each semester can be found online at: http://www.cloud.edu/ Students/tuition-and-payments/index Make check or money order payable to CCCC and send to: CCCC Business Office P.O. Box 1002 Concordia, KS 66901 or call payment information in to: 785 -243-1435 ext. 206

Refund Payment Policy (Institutional Policy F6) Refunds may be issued to students dropping from courses based on the following schedule.

Long Semester (16-week) Courses 1. 100% of tuition and fees, 1st through 5th class day 2. 50% of tuition only, 6th through 10th class day 3. 25% of tuition only, 11th through 20th class day 4. After 20th class day no refund * Any refunds due to students will be made after the 20th class day or later.

Refunds for all courses less than 16 weeks will follow the same refund schedule, but will be prorated for the length of the course. Refer to the table below for the pro-rated schedule.

Semester Length 16 weeks 15 weeks 14 weeks 13 weeks 12 weeks 11 weeks 10 weeks 9 weeks 8 weeks 7 weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 2 weeks 1 week

100% 5th day 5th day 4th day 4th day 4th day 3rd day 3rd day 3rd day 3rd day 2nd day 2nd day 2nd day 2nd day 1st day 1st day 1st day

50% 10th day 10th day 8th day 8th day 8th day 5th day 5th day 5th day 5th day 4th day 4th day 4th day 4th day 2nd day 2nd day --

25% 20th day 20th day 18th day 16th day 15th day 14th day 13th day 11th day 10th day 9th day 8th day 6th day 5th day 4th day 3rd day --

Students may be required to repay all or a portion of their financial aid and/or scholarship(s) after dropping or withdrawing from courses. Students may withdraw from any or all courses through the last class day before final exams.

Procedure for Refunds: Concordia Campus - A student must present to the Student Records Office an add/drop form signed by his/her advisor to receive a refund, according to the refund policy stated prior.

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Outreach - A student must contact the local coordinator or the Outreach office for a drop/add card to receive a refund according to the refund policy stated prior. It is the student’s responsibility to return the form to the Outreach Office.

Online - An online student must contact the Advisement Center at the Concordia Campus for a drop/ add card.

Geary County Campus - Students should submit add/drop forms signed by his/her advisor to Student Services at the Geary County Campus to receive a refund, according to the refund policy stated prior.

Federal Financial Aid

Introduction A college education is among the most valuable investments a person can make. Many of Cloud County Community College’s students rely on financial aid to help with the expenses of a college education. Financial assistance is available through federal, state, local, private organizations, and institutional financial aid programs in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. The goals of the Cloud County Community College Financial Aid Office are: (1) to inform students of resources to access a post-secondary education; (2) to provide financial aid information to students to help them complete their program of study; and (3) to assist students in balancing gift-aid and self-help aid.

Financial Aid Philosophy Cloud County Community College adheres to the philosophy of the U.S. Department of Education which states that the cost of higher education rightfully should be the responsibility of the student and his or her family, provided they can afford the expense; if the student and family are not financially capable of assuming total educational costs, the federal programs of financial aid are designed to assist the student with his or her unmet need. This philosophy not only provides students with access to higher education, but also gives them a choice of post-secondary institutions.

What is Student Financial Aid? Student financial aid is money from the federal government to help students pay their educational expenses at an eligible institution. The main purpose being to supplement, not replace, the Expected Family Contribution(EFC) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There are a variety of sources for student financial aid – scholarships and grants, workstudy and loans. The criteria for these sources can be merit-based, need-based, skill-based, etc.

The majority of student financial aid is available through the federal government and eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA. This application is available on-line at http://www.fafsa. ed.gov/. Accuracy is of the utmost importance when completing the FAFSA, since verification may be required of the information submitted. If a student’s file is selected for verification, supporting documents will be requested. A student’s financial aid file will not be complete and awarded until all requested documents have been received and verified.

NOTE: The Title IV School Code for Cloud County Community College is: 001909.

If you have any questions, or need assistance in completing a FAFSA, call the Financial Aid Office (785-243-1435, ext. 281), or visit the Financial Aid Office on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on the Geary County Campus.

For estimated aid to be on student accounts at the time of payment please complete the FAFSA application by the priority dates: Fall 2015 - FAFSA completed by May 15, 2015 Spring 2016 - FAFSA completed by November 1, 2015 NOTE* All requested financial aid documents must be received and verified prior to awarding Federal Financial Aid. 20

Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply for student financial aid. Selection to receive financial assistance through Cloud County Community College will be made without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap.

Requirements For Federal Student Financial Aid Students must: • Demonstrate financial need (for most programs); • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; • Have a valid Social Security number; • Have earned a high school diploma, GED certificate, or have been home-schooled; • Enroll as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program; • Register (or have registered) for Selective Service if a male between the ages of 18 and 25; • Sign statements regarding Educational Purpose and Certification on overpayments and Defaults (both are on the FAFSA); • Make satisfactory academic progress.

All students who are using Financial Aid must have all previous college transcripts submitted and evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress before aid will be awarded.

Enrollment Status for Federal Financial Aid Full-time status – 12 credit hours, or more, per semester Three-quarter time status – 9-11 credit hours, per semester Half-time status – 6-8 credit hours, per semester Less than half-time status - 3-5 credit hours, per semester

Types of Federal Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant, funded by the federal government for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. The maximum award is determined every year by the student’s EFC, and their enrollment status for each semester they attend. This grant money is to be used toward education-related expenses.

The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds the student may receive over their lifetime is limited by federal law to be the equivalent of six years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding the student can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.

To determine how much of the maximum six years (600%) of Pell Grant the student has used each year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) compares the actual amount the student received for the award year with the student’s scheduled award amount for that award year. Please access the National Student Loan Data System nslds.ed.gov to determine the student’s Lifetime Eligibility Usage (LEU).

If the student’s LEU equals or exceeds 600%, the student may no longer receive Pell Grant funding. Similarly, if the student’s LEU is greater than 500% but less than 600%, while the student will be eligible for a Pell Grant for the next award year, the student will not be able to receive a full scheduled award.

FEDERAL PELL GRANT FUNDS MAY NOT BE RECEIVED FROM MORE THAN ONE INSTITUTION PER SEMESTER. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Students who will receive Federal Pell Grants and have the most financial need will be awarded FSEOGs first. This grant money is to be used toward education-related expenses.

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Federal Work-Study The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing the student to earn money to help pay educational expenses, while gaining practical work experience. At CCCC, a student will normally be employed for one academic year (August through May). Summer employment (June and July) may also be available. The work-study positions may be located on or off campus, and the pay rate is at least the current federal minimum wage.

The scheduled hours and pay may vary according to the job position. The amount earned cannot exceed the total amount of the work-study award. The student and their supervisor are expected to cooperate in ensuring that the student does not work more than the contracted hours. Failure to stay within the contracted hours may bring about a department without assistance of a work-study student. Monies for hours worked in the Federal Work-Study program will be paid as a payroll check on the 5th of each month by the Human Resource Assistant. If the 5th falls on a weekend, checks will be available the following Monday.

An application and list of work-study jobs is available in the Financial Aid Office or online at www. cloud.edu. Applications must be completed each academic year. Priority is given to full-time students in good standing. Students interested in the work-study program are encouraged to apply early as these funds are very limited. Before a student may start working, the following are required: • Complete Financial Aid File • Work-Study Application All students will be required to attend the Federal Work Study Orientation and complete and/or provide the following; • W-4 • K-4 • I-9 (social security card or birth certificate will be required to complete the I-9) • Work-study contract • A valid photo ID (i.e. Driver’s license) William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Loans made by the federal government, called federal student loans, usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources.

Students must be enrolled and attending at least 6 credit hours per semester to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans.

NOTE: Cloud County Community College does not participate in alternative loan programs.

Before you take out a loan, it’s important to understand that a loan is a legal obligation that you will be responsible for repaying with interest. You may not have to begin repaying your federal student loans right away, but you don’t have to wait to understand your responsibilities as a borrower.

Be a responsible borrower.

• Keep track of how much you’re borrowing. Think about how the amount of your loans will affect your future finances, and how much you can afford to repay. Your student loan payments should be only a small percentage of your salary after you graduate, so it’s important not to borrow more than you need for your school-related expenses.

• Research starting salaries in your field. Ask your school for starting salaries of recent graduates in your field of study to get an idea of how much you are likely to earn after you graduate.

• Understand the terms of your loan and keep copies of your loan documents. When you sign your promissory note, you are agreeing to repay the loan according to the terms of the note even if you don’t complete your education, can’t get a job after you complete the program, or you didn’t like the education you received.

• Make payments on time. You are required to make payments on time even if you don’t receive a bill, repayment notice, or a reminder. You must pay the full amount required by your repayment plan, as partial payments do not fulfill your obligation to repay your student loan on time.

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• Keep in touch with your loan servicer. Notify your loan servicer when you graduate; withdraw from school; drop below half-time status; transfer to another school; or change your name, address, or Social Security number. You also should contact your servicer if you’re having trouble making your scheduled loan payments. Your servicer has several options available to help you keep your loan in good standing.

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program is the largest federal student loan program. Under this program, the U.S. Department of Education is your lender. There are four types of Direct Loans available: • Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education at a college or career school.

• Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan.

• Direct PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.

• Direct Consolidation Loans allow you to combine all of your eligible federal student loans into a single loan with a single loan servicer. Go to StudentAid.gov/repay-loans/consolidation for more information.

What’s the difference between Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans?

• Direct Subsidized Loans have slightly better terms to help out students with financial need.

Overview of Direct Subsidized Loans: • Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need.

• The institution determines the amount the student can borrow, and the amount may not exceed the student’s financial need.

• The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan a. while the student is in school at least half-time, b. for the first six months after the student leaves school (referred to as a grace period*), and c. during a period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments).

If a student received a Direct Subsidized Loan that was first disbursed between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2014, the student will be responsible for paying any interest that accrues during the student’s grace period. If the student chooses not to pay the interest that accrues during the grace period, the interest will be added to the principal balance. *Note: As of July 1, 2013, a first time Federal Subsidized Student Loan borrower is no longer eligible for the Subsidized Student Loan program if the student exceeds 150% of the published length necessary to graduate within an undergraduate degree program.

In addition, a borrower reaching the 150% limit becomes ineligible for the interest subsidy benefits on all Federal Subsidized Loans disbursed to the borrower on or after July 1, 2013. Students who change majors multiple times, drop classes excessively or retake classes excessively are most likely to be affected by Public Law 121-141.

Please contact the Financial Aid office with questions regarding the 150% usage period.

Overview of Direct Unsubsidized Loans: • Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.

• The institution determines the amount the student can borrow based on the cost of attendance and other financial aid the student receives.

• The student is responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

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• If the student chooses not to pay the interest while the student is in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, the interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, the interest will be added to the principal amount of the student’s loan).

Overview of Direct PLUS Loans: PLUS loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay education expenses. The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible borrowers through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program.

• The U.S. Department of Education is the lender.

• The borrower must not have an adverse credit history.

• The maximum loan amount is the student’s cost of attendance (determined by the school) minus any other financial aid received.

• The parent is responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

• If the parent chooses not to pay the interest while the student is in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, the interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, the interest will be added to the principal amount of the parent’s loan).

The Direct PLUS Loan enters repayment once the loan is fully disbursed (paid out). The parent borrower may contact their loan servicer to request a deferment • while the parent or the student is enrolled at least half-time and • for an additional six months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time.

If your loan is deferred, interest will accrue on the loan during the deferment. You may choose to pay the accrued interest or allow the interest to capitalize when the deferment period ends. Your loan servicer will notify you when your first payment is due.

For Direct Loans the maximum loan limit per year for freshman (0-29 hours completed) will be $5,500.00 per school year (up to $3,500.00 of which may be subsidized loans). The maximum loan limit per year for sophomores (30-64 hours completed) will be $6,500.000 per school year (up to $4,500.00 of which may be subsidized loans). Independent students may be eligible for an additional $4,000.00 in unsubsidized loans. Please contact the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility. These amounts are based on full time enrollment status and all federal aid may not exceed the school’s budget or cost of attendance.

The annual maximum loan amount an undergraduate student may receive must be prorated when the borrower is enrolled in a program that is one academic year of more in length, but is in a remaining period of study that is shorter than a full academic year.

Bear in mind that loan limit proration determines the maximum loan amount that a student may borrow for a program or remaining balance of a program, not the loan amount that the student actually receives. In some cases, the actual loan amount that the student is eligible to receive (based on costs, EFC, and other aid) may be less than the prorated loan amount.

The interest rate for a William D. Ford Direct Loan is variable, and is adjusted every July 1, and will be set by Congress. Loan funds are to be used towards education related expenses.

Most federal student loans have loan fees that are a percentage of the total loan amount. The loan fee is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement you receive. This means the money you receive will be less than the amount you actually borrow. You’re responsible for repaying the entire amount you borrowed and not just the amount you received.

NOTE: CCCC requires the student to complete a FAFSA before certifying all loans. Entrance Counseling and a signed Master Promissory Note (MPN) are a requirement under the federal default-reduction regulations before disbursing the loan funds. All students who are using Financial Aid must have all previous college transcripts submitted and evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress before aid will be awarded.

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Disbursement and Refund Information Cloud County Community College will not hold credit balances to pay for a subsequent semester.

All students who have a credit balance will be issued a refund either by check or through Direct Deposit on the Financial Aid Refund day.

Students who are issued a refund check may pick up their checks in the business office on the Concordia Campus prior to 4:00 pm on the scheduled Refund Day. After 4:00 pm all refund checks will be mailed to the student’s legal home permanent address. Students who have completed the Direct Deposit / EFT Authorization form will have refunds directly deposited to the student’s designated account on the scheduled Refund Day. Students may use Estimated Financial Aid credit to purchase books from the CCCC Bookstore.

Students must provide the bookstore with a copy of their course and fee statement indicating their Estimated Financial Aid. Students may choose to opt out of this opportunity.

The Financial Aid office will send students e-mail notification of the amount of Title IV aid disbursed to student accounts. This notification will include information regarding the student’s right to reduce or cancel any portion of their student loan.

CCCC must return to the Department of Education any FSA program funds, except FWS Program funds, that it attempts to disburse directly to a student or parent if the student or parent does not receive the funds or cash the check. Students may also check their student account balance on the web through https://icloud.cloud.edu/ics/.

NOTE: Before receiving funds, students may be required to verify their attendance and certify they are working toward a degree in an eligible program. Student financial aid files that are completed late will be processed and disbursed as received. No federal aid can be expected to be disbursed before October 1 in the Fall semester, or before March 1 in the Spring semester.

Financial Aid Refund Dates for the 2015-2016 school year include, but are not limited to the following.

Fall 2015 Refund Dates ~ 08/25/2015 through 12/17/2015 Friday ~ 10/09/2015 ~ 16-week classes, 1st 8-week classes Friday ~ 10/09/2015 ~ Single Term 1st Disbursement Friday ~ 10/30/2015 ~ Single Term 2nd Disbursement Friday ~ 11/20/2015 ~ 2nd 8-week classes

Spring 2016 Refund Dates ~ 01/20/2016 through 05/12/2016 Friday ~ 03/04/2016 ~ 16-week classes, 1st 8-week classes Friday ~ 03/04/2016 ~ Single Term 1st Disbursement Thursday ~ 03/24/2016 ~ Single Term 2nd Disbursement Friday ~ 4/22/2016 ~ 2nd 8-week classes Withdrawals If a student is scheduled to receive any type of financial assistance, withdrawal from classes may adversely affect their awards. It is best to visit with the Financial Aid Office concerning any class withdrawals. The student is responsible for notifying the Financial Aid Office when they drop any classes or totally withdraw from school. Total withdrawal will cause a student to be placed on Financial Aid denial and ineligible for financial aid. If a reduction in credit hours causes an overaward of financial aid awards, the student will be responsible for the repayment of any over-award that was paid. Students must also complete loan exit counseling.

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paperwork: Concordia Campus/Outreach and Online students - Academic Advising Office Geary County Campus students - Student Services Return of Title IV Funds Students receiving financial aid who withdraw, stop attending, or receive all W, F’s or I’s may be required to return a portion of financial aid received. Federal financial aid funds are awarded with the expectation that students will complete the entire period of enrollment.

Students “earn” a percentage of the funds they are disbursed with each day of class attendance. If a student withdraws or stops attending classes, whether any credits have been awarded for the term or not, a portion of the aid received is considered to be unearned and must be returned to the Title IV programs from which it was received.

Students who wish to withdraw must notify the appropriate office and complete the necessary paperwork. Concordia Campus students, outreach students, and online students need to contact the Advisement Office on the Concordia Campus. Geary County Campus students need to contact the Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus.

For Title IV purposes, the date of last attendance or withdrawal date is one of the following: • The date the student provides official notification of their intent to withdraw, • If the student requests the withdrawal process by phone and the withdrawal form is mailed to the student by the Advisement Center or Student Services, the date the form is mailed will be the date of official withdrawal, • If the student did not officially withdraw, the midpoint of the payment period for which financial aid was disbursed or a later date documented by the student’s instructor(s), or • The date of documented attendance in an academically related activity (i.e. documented attendance in a class or lab).

Order of Return of Federal Financial Aid Funds - The school will return unearned federal financial aid for which the school is responsible by repaying funds to the following sources, in order, up to the total received from each source until the total amount of the school’s responsibility has been satisfied: • Unsubsidized Stafford loans • Subsidized Stafford loans • PLUS loans • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) • Other Title IV assistance (not including FWS) If a student attends through 60 percent of the term, all Title IV financial aid is considered earned.

However, withdrawing from classes will affect a student’s satisfactory academic progress and eligibility for additional financial aid.

NOTE: Examples of various Return of Title IV Funds calculations are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Institutional Refund Policy Long Semester (16-week) Courses 1. 100% of tuition and fees, 1st through 5th class day 2. 50% of tuition only, 6th through 10th class day 3. 25% of tuition only, 11th through 20th class day 4. After 20th class day no refund * Any refunds due to students will be made after the 20th class day or later.

(See page 17 for more information on the refund payment policy information.)

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may be unable to obtain academic records needed to transfer to another school. All financial aid transcripts sent will indicate the overpayment. The student will be ineligible to receive federal financial aid at any school until this obligation is met.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Federal regulations require that a student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in a certificate or degree program in order to be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid. Federal Financial Aid includes Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study and student loans.

The SAP process is measured by qualitative and quantitative standards at the end of each semester. Factors used to determine progress are (1) cumulative grade point average; (2) cumulative credit hours attempted; (3) completion time frame (measured in credit hours) allowed to complete a certificate or degree program.

SAP is calculated for each student at Cloud County Community College. Academic transcripts are reviewed for all previous enrollments including enrollment periods and transfer hours which were completed during a term when financial aid was not requested or received. Courses with a recorded grade of “F” (failure), “I” (incomplete), and “W” (withdrawn) or repeated courses are considered toward total hours attempted. For purposes of determining SAP progress at the end of the semester, “I’s” (incompletes) are treated as “F’s”. If a student completes the course and the “I” grade is changed to an “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D”, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office and provide verification of the completion.

TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students transferring from another institution will have their SAP status reviewed prior to any Financial Aid being awarded. Transfer hours will be counted as both hours attempted and hours completed.

SAP standards are evaluated following each semester (fall, spring, and summer) for students receiving Federal Financial Aid. Cloud County Community College students requesting Federally Funded Assistance must meet or exceed all standards listed below: 1.

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Cumulative grade point average: Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Pace – Completion of attempted credit hours: Students must successfully complete two-thirds of cumulative credit hours attempted.

Maximum time frame in which to complete a course of study:

Students may not attempt credit hours in excess of 150% of the hours necessary to obtain their degree or certificate program. All attempted hours are considered regardless of whether or not they apply to the students current degree or program. Only specific courses required to complete the student’s program are eligible for Federal Financial Aid. FINANCIAL AID WARNING: Students who fail to meet the above listed academic progress standards at Cloud County Community College will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following semester or the next semester that a student attends. Students placed on Financial Aid Warning will remain eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid as long as they meet or exceed the required SAP standards in the following semester. Denial of Federal Financial Aid will occur if the requirements are not met during the warning period.

FINANCIAL AID DENIAL: Student placed on Financial Aid Denial will not be eligible for Federal Financial Aid funds. Students will be placed in Financial Aid Denial based on the following criteria: • Total withdrawal or failure to successfully complete any credit hours enrolled in for the semester (i.e. all “W’s”, “F’s”, or “I’s”).

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have not met their program requirements. Only specific courses required to complete the student’s program are eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Students placed on Financial Aid Denial will be notified in writing by the Financial Aid office as soon as possible after the determination of the denial. Financial Aid Denial does not mean that a student is prohibited from attending Cloud County Community College, as long as all other requirements for attendance are met. Students are not eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid funds and must assume responsibility for the payment of the direct costs (tuition, fees, books, dorm, etc.) at the time of enrollment.

FINANCIAL AID REINSTATEMENT: A student’s eligibility for Federal Financial Aid will be reinstated when the student meets the minimum SAP standards and notifies the Financial Aid Office in writing.

Students placed on Financial Aid Denial have the right to appeal the Denial if they feel they have unusual circumstances that warrant an exception to policy. The appeal process is available to any student placed on Financial Aid Denial that has specific mitigating circumstances which prevented the student from maintaining SAP. An appeal may not be heard if: • The student has been dismissed from the college.

• The student has not been academically reinstated by the Academic Affairs Office.

• The student owes any fees to college.

• The appeal request is for the current semester and is received after the semester’s mid-term.

Students must follow the appeal process outlined below.

• Denied students will receive a letter and a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form at the end of the semester in which they failed to meet the SAP requirements.

• Students placed on Denial who have pre-enrolled will not have their enrollment deleted but will be responsible for making payment arrangements in the Business Office. Financial aid that may have been awarded for the next academic term will be deleted from the student’s account and required payment of the student account becomes the student’s responsibility.

• The Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form with supporting statements and documentation from appropriate sources (i.e. physician, certified psychologist, psychiatrist, mental health clinic, attorney, academic counselor, employer, etc.), must be returned to the Financial Aid Office by the first day of class for the semester of enrollment following the denial. The students appeal needs to include “Why they failed to make SAP” and “What has changed that will allow the student to make SAP at the next evaluation”.

• The Director of Financial Aid along with the Financial Aid committee reviews all appeals and generally considers the following factors in determining whether a student should be re-instated: the student’s prior record, the student’s GPA, the student’s reason for lack of progress and the documentation provided. Terms of the appeal could include a limit on the number of hours that a re-instated student may use for Financial Aid Hours of Enrollment. Other conditions of re-instatement may be imposed at the discretion of the Financial Aid Director. Cloud County Community College will notify students of the results of the SAP review.

• If an appeal is not granted, or if the appeal is not submitted, students must meet the minimum SAP standards. Students who meet this requirement will have their financial aid reinstated upon written request.Students, who have “incomplete” for a grade and are placed on denial due to this “I”, will remain on suspension until the “incomplete” is changed to a passing grade. Therefore, if a student does not complete the class before final enrollment for the next term, they will be expected to pay or make arrangements with the business office for that class.It is the student’s responsibility to report all grade changes to the Financial Aid Office. A re-evaluation of the student’s SAP will be conducted at that time. The student may also submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal for consideration in regard to the “incomplete” if it is not satisfied by the next award period.

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and must meet the requirements of the Academic Plan to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid in the next semester enrolled. Failure to meet the conditions of the students’ academic plan will result in Financial Aid Denial and make the student ineligible for further federal financial aid at CCCC. Please contact the Financial Aid office before the end of the semester if there are extreme circumstances which are preventing the student from meeting the requirements of the plan.

REPEATED COURSEWORK. A student may receive Federal Financial Aid for any repetition of a course as long as the student has never passed the course. However, once a student has passed a course, the student may receive Federal Financial Aid for only one retaking of that course. A student may not receive Federal Financial Aid for any second or subsequent repetition of a passed course, and a second or subsequent repetition of a passed course may not count toward the student’s enrollment status for Federal Financial Aid. Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties For Drug Law Violations This notice provides information on the penalties associated with drug-related offenses under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act. It also provides notice on how to regain eligibility after conviction of a drug related offense.

The institution will provide a timely notice to each student who has lost eligibility for any grant, loan, or work-study assistance as a result of penalties under 484(r)(1) of the HEA and will advise the student of the ways in which to regain eligibility under section 484(r)(2) of the HEA. Suspension of Eligibility for Drug-related Offenses(1) IN GENERAL- A student who has been convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under this title during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after the interval specified in the following table: For conviction of the possession of a controlled substance, the ineligibility periods are as follow: • First offense............................................................................................1 year • Second offense .............................................2 years (from date of conviction) • Third offense .................................................................................... Indefinite.

For conviction of the sale of a controlled substance, the ineligibility periods are as follows: • First offense ..................................................2 years (from date of conviction) • Second offense ................................................................................ Indefinite.

(2) REHABILITATION- A student regains eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends or when they successfully complete a qualified drug rehabilitation program that includes passing two unannounced drug tests given by such a program. Further drug convictions will make them ineligible again.

Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it, either after successfully completing a rehabilitation program (as described above, which includes passing two unannounced drug tests from such a program), or if a conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record so that fewer than two convictions for sale or three convictions for possession remain on the record.

In such cases, the nature and dates of the remaining convictions will determine when the student regains eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to certify they have successfully completed the rehabilitation program.

Student Rights & Responsiblities You have the right to know: • What financial assistance programs are available.

• The deadline for submitting applications for each of these programs.

• How financial aid eligibility is determined and how financial assistance is awarded.

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transportation, books/supplies, and miscellaneous expenses.

A description of the various awards in your financial aid package.

The school’s refund/repayment policy.

What portion of financial assistance received must be repaid and what portion is a grant.

If the assistance is a loan, you have the right to know the interest rate, the total amount to be repaid, repayment procedures, how much time you have to repay the loan, and when the repayment begins.

How the school determines whether you are making satisfactory academic progress and what happens if you are not.

In accepting your responsibility, you must: • Complete all application forms accurately and submit them within deadlines to the appropriate place/person.

• Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and new information requested by the CCCC Financial Aid Office.

• Be responsible for reading and understanding all forms you are asked to sign, and for keeping copies of them.

• Meet all obligations of any agreement that you sign.

• Report changes in name, address and telephone to all appropriate offices promptly.

• Be familiar with CCCC policies for class adds/drops and complete withdrawal from school.

Institutional Scholarships

Scholarships at the Concordia Campus fall into four categories: Departmental (academic), Special Ability (music, drama, journalism, and livestock judging), Athletics, and Continuing and Endowed Scholarships. Scholarships at the Geary County Campus include: Presidential, Departmental, Continuing Education, and Activity Awards. Applications received prior to April 1 receive priority consideration. The counselor’s verification of the student’s transcript is required. For more information on scholarships, contact the Admissions Office at either campus, or go to www.cloud. edu.

Academic Standards for Scholarship and Stipend Activities Students in the following scholarship funded or stipend activities must meet academic standards to maintain their scholarship or stipend: Band, Great Society, Pep Band, Student Senate, Cheer/ Yell Leading, Dance Team, Drama, Student Ambassadors, Athletic Trainers, Crops Judging Team, Soils Judging Team, Livestock Judging Team, Quiz Bowl, Rodeo Club, Horse Judging, Resident Assistants, KVCO Radio, Newspaper Staff, and Yearbook Staff.

The Academic Standards are as follows: 1. Complete at least 12 hours each semester (remain full time to earn scholarship/stipend).

2. Earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.00.

3. Students may use the winter interterm and the summer session to meet the academic guidelines.

4. Scholarship/stipend may be revoked or prorated at any given time throughout the semester: a. If the student drops below full-time status, 12 credit hours. b. If the student fails to meet standards set forth by the activity sponsor.

Renewal of Academic Scholarships Returning students who met the GPA requirements are eligible to renew Academic scholarships for the following year. Scholarships are ONLY available for two (2) consecutive academic years. It is the student’s responsibility to fill out the renewal application, which is available in the Admissions office.

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Athletic Scholarships Athletic awards made by the institution are governed by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) regulations, which require that the total amount awarded for a certified athlete, not exceed the cost of tuition and books.

An athlete with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on his/her final transcript may be eligible to receive a CCCC athletic academic scholarship, which does not exceed $500 each semester. An official transcript from the student’s high school must be provided to document the official GPA. The 3.5 GPA must be maintained each semester for continued eligibility. This academic scholarship is awarded semester-by-semester, as long as the 3.5 GPA is met; it is not based on a cumulative GPA. Foundation Scholarships Foundation scholarships involve memorial and other designated scholarships. To qualify for Foundation Scholarships students must: • • •

Complete the Application for Admissions Attach high school transcripts and transcripts of any completed college coursework Complete the Foundation Scholarship Application found online at: https://cloud.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx

Awards are made according to rules and regulations governing each award. The requirements, amounts, and the option to renew vary with each scholarship. Some scholarships are not available every year.

Applications received prior to April 1 receive priority consideration.

Military Education Benefits

At Cloud, we understand VA and TA funding and will help qualified individuals take advantage of those Military Education Benefits available to them, including: • Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance • Military Tuition Assistance • Vocational Rehabilitation • Reserve Educational Assistance Program

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Montgomery GI Bill Benefits (MGIB) MyCAA Survivors and Dependents Assistance GI Bill Benefits

If you should have questions about using Military Education Benefits, we offer a Veteran’s Representative in Student Records and a Military Liaison in the Student Services Office on our Geary County Campus.

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STUDENT SERVICES/RESOURCES

Adult Education Program (AE)

The Adult Education (AE) program is designed for students who are not yet eligible for admission to the College because of insufficient basic skills or lack of a high school diploma. As a service to the College service area, the program provides teacher directed instruction in math, reading, writing, science and social studies; understanding computer word processing; preparing for the GED to earn a Kansas High School Diploma; and gaining job and living skills. Students also have the opportunity to earn Technology Certificates WorkReady Credentials and some industry recognized certificates In addition to the Centers on the Concordia and Geary County campuses, an outreach center is also located in Clay Center. Because the AE program is grant-funded, classes are free of charge.

However, there is a minimal fee for materials and testing.

An individual must be more than 16 years of age and not enrolled in any other school to meet requirements of the program. Classes are scheduled to accommodate adults’ schedules.

The AE Center also offers the Official GED Practice Test to individuals interested in taking the Official GED Test. Students in the AE program who pass their GED and receive a Kansas high School Diploma are eligible to participate in an annual GED graduation ceremony and receive a tuition free scholarship for one three-credit hour class at Cloud County Community College.

Admissions (Institutional Policy E2)

Information regarding admissions requirements at Cloud County Community College can be found in the College Catalog online at www.cloud.edu. Students admitted to Cloud County Community College will need to contact Admissions to make sure that all required Official Transcripts from previous insitutions are on file. Admissions also oversees the renewal of academic scholarships for a student’s second year at CCCC. Providing Official Transcripts Official transcripts must be received to complete the student file or further enrollment may be denied.

All students using Financial Aid must have all high school/GED scores and previous college transcripts submitted and evaluated before Financial Aid will be awarded or packaged.

(Note: All required documents must be on file before the end of the student’s first semester or further enrollment at CCCC may be denied. If all admission requirements have not been met, an Academic Hold is placed on the student, and no transcript of work completed at CCCC will be released.)

Enrollment Concordia Campus, Geary County Campus, Outreach, and On-line students pre-enroll prior to each semester and summer school. Pre-enrollment reserves a space in classes until registration.

Students may select any one of several enrollment dates. During the enrollment process, students will write the COMPASS examination, if they have not previously submitted ACT scores. Test scores from these exams are used to help place students in suitable courses. Students with previous college credits must have copies of college transcripts on file prior to enrollment. Students taking courses off campus should enroll at the site on the first class night.

Registration Registration is the final step in admissions, and involves orientation, paying tuition and fees, and buying books.

Accommodation for Disability

Cloud County Community College makes a continuing effort to provide services to all students. If accommodation for disability is needed, the student should contact the Director of Advisement and Retention Services located in the Advisement Center, 1-800-729-5101 or 243-1435, ext. 345.

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SNAP (Special Needs Accommodation Planning) Special Needs Accommodation Planning assists students who have documented disabilities in accessing the services they need to succeed at Cloud County Community College. At the end of the SNAP process students receive a letter of accommodation that gives them the right to ask classroom instructors for needed accommodations. For more information on SNAP, go online to http://www.cloud.edu/Academics/Advising/Disability-Services/index.

Accommodation Due Process

In order to provide the highest level of service to students, CCCC adopts the following procedure for students who wish to appeal an accommodation or file a complaint arising under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and /or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Step 1: Students, who believe the instructor is not implementing their accommodation appropriately, shall personally meet with the instructor to discuss resolution of the matter. This should occur with seven working days after the student becomes aware of the problem. The student must provide reasonable notice to the instructor of any objection or complaint. Both student and instructor shall make a good faith effort in settling any dispute at this level.

Only after providing the instructor with reasonable notice and opportunity for resolution of the complaint may the student move to the next step. Step 1 is considered completed only when the student has exhausted all remedies with the instructor.

Step 2: Three types of student complaints will be dealt with at Stage 2. (1) Students who believe the instructor is not implementing their accommodation appropriately and who have satisfied the requirement of Step 1; (2) Students who wish to appeal an accommodation because they believe the accommodation is inadequate or inappropriate or who believe a policy or procedure of the community college discriminates against students with disabilities; and (3) Students who have other complaints concerning the buildings and facilities covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and /or the Americans with Disabilities Act. For all three types of complaints students must present a written summary of their objections or complaints to the Director of Advisement and Retention Services. Students must file their summaries within seven working days after completion of Step 1 if they believe their accommodation is being inappropriately administered. Students, who believe the accommodation they received from the Director of Advisement and Retention Services is inappropriate or inadequate, have seven days to appeal after receiving their Letter of Accommodation. For other complaints, students must submit a written summary within seven days after the student becomes aware of the alleged violation of their rights under Section 504 and /or ADA. The written summary must contain, but is not limited to, the following: A written description of all factual allegations. This must include the date, time, locations and substance of any disputed actions.

A written description of all efforts made by the student to resolve the matter.

A written description of all relief sought by the student.

A list of all witnesses, including the name, address, telephone number and description of any testimony or other evidence relevant to the witness.

A list of all evidence of any nature the student relies upon and which the student believes is relevant to the issues.

Within three working days after receipt of the written summary of the complaint, the Director of Advisement and Retention Services or her designate, will schedule a meeting to try to resolve the dispute. No complaint or dispute may proceed to the next step unless such attempt at a resolution has been made. The appeal of an accommodation that involves a waiver of an academic requirement must also be approved by a committee selected by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Step 3: If students do not feel they have resolved their issues after discussing them with the Director of Advisement and Retention Services or her designate, students may file an appeal, in writing, to the appropriate administrator at the next level of supervision. Students with type 1 complaints would file their appeal with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Most students 33

with type 2 complaints would file appeals with the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. However, if a policy or procedure was administered by the Vice President for Academic Affairs then the appeal would go to that office. Typically type 3 complaints would be filed with the Vice President for Administration.

Step 4: If satisfactory resolution cannot be obtained in discussion with the administrator or his designate at Step 3, students may file an appeal, in writing, to the Office of the President.

The appeal must contain a concise statement of all issues remaining in dispute. The student must file the appeal within five working days after the student receives the decision of the administrator at Step 3. If the student files an appeal, the administrator who heard the student’s appeal at Step 3 shall forward to the Office of the President all documents submitted by the student at Step 3. In addition, the administrator will submit a written copy of the administrator’s decision concerning the student complaint or dispute and a concise statement of all issues remaining in dispute.The President retains discretionary authority to take action on the complaint or dispute based on the written reports submitted. The President may also take other action as deemed necessary.

Step 5: Issues not resolved in the above process must be presented, in writing, to the Board of Trustees. The student must submit a copy of the complaint or dispute, along with all attachments or supporting material, a copy of all findings at all levels of the process and a statement of remaining issues within five (5) days of the completion of Step 4.

Step 6: Students desiring to pursue any alleged violation of their civil rights beyond the above steps may contact the following agencies: U.S. Department of Education Disability Rights Section Office for Civil Rights Civil Rights Division 10220 N. Executive Hills Blvd. 8th Fl. U.S. Department of Justice Kansas City, MO 64153-13675 P.O. Box 66738 (816) 891-8026 (Voice) Washington, D.C. 20035-6738

(816) 374-6461 (TDD)

Advisement Center

Students contacting The Advisement Center should have the following information ready: 1. Name and student ID number 2. Major, if applicable 3. Semester of their last Cloud course 4. Students with credits from other colleges must have official transcripts from these colleges on file in Cloud’s Student Records Office prior to enrolling in courses with prerequisites. Students should contact their previous colleges as soon as possible to avoid advising delays.

5. Test scores, if applicable. Students who have taken the ACT or SAT within the last three years should have scores on file. Students who do not have scores on file will take the Compass Placement Test.

6. Transfer university, if applicable.

Because each student is unique, advisors make recommendations based upon individual student transcripts. Advisors analyze transcripts and assist students in choosing courses that support their life and career goals.

Concordia Campus - The Concordia Campus Advisement Center is located in the Student Union.

The Center is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm with faculty advisors working on rotating one hour shifts between 8 am to 4 pm. Advisors are available at other times by appointment. Students enrolled on campus in more than six hours are assigned an advisor associated with their major. Students have the option of talking with the on-duty advisor or making an appointment with their assigned advisor during their scheduled advising time. Students can contact their advisor via email during the fall and spring semesters or the Concordia Campus Advisement Center at 1-800-729-5101, ext 275 or advisement@cloud.edu.

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Geary County Campus - The Geary County Advisement Center is conveniently located in Building A at 631 Caroline Avenue in Junction City. The Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Faculty advisors are available to students by appointment and walk-in basis. Contact GCC Advisement at 1-800-729-5101, ext 714 or GCadvisement@cloud.edu.

Online and Outreach - Students taking classes at outreach sites or via the Internet can contact their advisor by emailing advisement@cloud.edu.

Students should discuss their specific degree requirements with their academic advisors throughout their academic career. While an academic advisor is to be of help to a student in planning and confirming the student’s progress toward graduation, ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the requirements for graduation, to be aware of the number of hours he or she has completed toward graduation, and to determine the transferability of the College’s courses to other post-secondary institutions.

While academic advisement is the primary function of the Advisement Center, several additional services are offered through the Center to support advising. These include assessment, orientation, transfer information, and campus visits from transfer college representatives. The Center also makes on-campus and community referrals for many other services, including financial aid, career counseling, student housing, in-depth personal counseling, and health care.

Bookstore

The College Bookstore provides textbooks, laboratory supplies, writing supplies, supplemental reading materials, as well as personal and gift items.It is located on the Concordia campus in the Welcome Center, across from the Admissions and Student Records offices. =The bookstore is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F. Summer hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-Th. Students may come to the Concordia campus and purchase books or they may order books online at www.tbirdbookstore.com. Check the website for dates that books will be available for purchase either online or at the campus store. Please allow up to 2-3 days for processing web orders and up to 10 additional days for shipping. Web orders can be shipped UPS or picked up at the bookstore.

Some titles may be available for rent. Check the website for details.

Bookstore Policy & Guidelines Refunds: Students are entitled to the following refunds for textbooks purchased for the current semester. The Bookstore will not guarantee full refund after registration/classes begin on textbooks/ materials when an instructor chooses not to use the required course materials. When textbooks are purchased weeks in advance of a semester, summer school or interterm, refund amount will be at the discretion of the Bookstore.

Full Refunds: Full refunds or credit will be given the first week, providing new books have not been marked in or unwrapped.

Half Refunds: Half refund or credit will be given the second week. This applies to cancelled classes and class schedule changes.

Withdrawals: After the second week, books cannot be returned until the book buyback period during finals. Exceptions, when a student withdraws from school. A used book company’s buyer’s guide will be used to determine the refund price of books.

Drop/Add: A copy of the student’s class schedule, financial aid voucher, drop/add card, or a total withdrawal sheet is required to receive a refund or credit, which will be applied to the student’s account.

Selling Books:Books may be sold back to the Bookstore at the end of every semester. Students should watch for book buyback times posted at the Bookstore.Contact the Bookstore manager/staff for information concerning refunds or other questions.

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given. Credit will be applied to your financial aid account.

Contact the Bookstore management for information concerning refunds.

Career and Transfer Center

The Career and Transfer Center is committed to assisting students in determining their career path and successfully accomplishing their transfer and employment goals. The Career and Transfer Center develops and offers to students numerous programs and services to assist them with career decision making, transfer college planning and job search exploration.

The Career and Transfer Center is available to all students who wish to explore the world of work.

Information about careers, firms and agencies; opportunities to meet with prospective employers; assistance to students and alumni in assessing their career decisions; and follow-up services and records is provided. Faculty can help students improve employment potential by acquainting them early with a wide array of services and special opportunities available to them through this office.

Cooperative Education – Opportunities exist to enhance the academic background of the student with an on-the-job work experience related to the student’s academic major. See CA220.

Career Exploration – Computer systems and tests that assist in career decision making are available.

Career Assistance – Career exploration, development and resource assistant is available.

Career Development Classes and Workshops – Specialized classes help students in career exploration, development and employment opportunities.

Job Search Class – Specialized class assists students in developing techniques to better prepare them for their job search. Professionally prepared resumes, cover letters and simulated interviews all comprise what will prove to be an edge when searching for employment.

Internet – Internet access and assistance for job search and employer research.

On-Campus Interviews with National and Local Recruiters – Consult the Career and Transfer Center staff regarding contact opportunities.

Employment Listings – An Internet Job Vacancy Bulletin is available on-line or in hard-copy upon request. The Career Center staff is available to assist in temporary, part-time, or full-time job searches both locally and nationally.

Career Information Library – Materials on career planning and development.

Employer Library – Information on employment opportunities for Cooperative Education work experiences, and full and part-time employment.

Children’s Center

Full or part-time child care for children (age six weeks to six years) is available at the Children’s Center, located on the Concordia Campus. Children of full-time students are given priority at the center, which is operated by a professional staff. For more information, call (785) 243-3027. The Cloud County Community College Children’s Center is licensed through the Department of Health and Environment.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center promotes the health and fitness of students, staff, and the community by providing a safe and effective facility. It is located on the west end on the upper level of the gym.

REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS: Monday - Friday- OPEN 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday- OPEN 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday - OPEN 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The center is closed during home volleyball and basketball games and when the college offices are closed. Hours change during holidays - spring break and summers. Changes in regular schedule will be posted in the fitness center.

The Fitness Center boasts an impressive selection of equipment for muscular development and cardiovscular workouts. Bench press stations, squat cages, and a set of free weights complement the array of weight machines. Four treadmills, 4 elliptical machines, and 4 bike machines comprise 36

the core group of cardio machines. Around the upper level of the gym, the 160 meter track is open to runners and walkers. Absolutely NO CHILDREN will be allowed on any machines unless they are 13 years of age or older and a current member of the Fitness Center.

Food Service on the Concordia Campus

Food service is provided by an outside vendor. The College hires a contractor who specializes in food service operations for businesses and public institutions. Residence Life students recieve 17 meals per week as part of their contract. Off campus students may purchase a 5 or 10 meal plan, pay cash at the register, or purchase a 10 meal punch card. Meal prices change from year to year, however, pricing in any one year will be very competitive with local markets. Details about food service offerings, including current prices, are available from either the Auxiliary Services Office or the Food Service Contractor.

Hava Java Coffee Shop

The Library is also home to the Hava Jave Coffee Shop which is open on instructional days from 8 am - 8 pm on Monday through Thursday and 8 am - 4 pm on Fridays. Hava Java offers a variety of hot drinks to purchase including coffees, lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, hot chocolate and a variety of hot teas as well as on-the-go snacks. Stop in on your way to class or stay awhile to study and enjoy the atmosphere of our recently renovated library.

Health Services

Students have access to free medical services provided by a Nurse Practitioner during the fall and spring semesters. The Student Health Clinic is located above the gym in room UG308 on the Concordia Campus. The office number for the Nurse Practitioner is 785-243-1435, ext 237 , but the best method of contact is to e-mail at jkirkwood@cloud.edu. Appointments can be made via email M-F from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The clinic is open for walk in appointments most Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

The Nurse Practitioner has National Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Services available include sports physicals, medical exams and diagnoses and treatment of illnesses and injuries. When indicated, lab and x-rays may be ordered by the Nurse Practitioner and obtained at the local hospital. Students are responsible for payment of these services, as well as for any prescription medications ordered from the pharmacy of the student’s choice. The Nurse Practitioner also provides health counseling services and referrals and information regarding health issues.

Counseling The counseling program offers assessment and short-term assistance. The Nurse Practitioner will determine if additional sessions can be arranged. Normally, however, the Nurse Practitioner will refer the student to agencies in the community prepared to provide services over an extended period of time. Referrals will be accepted from any source. Students may refer themselves.

Referrals of students will also be accepted from other students, parents, faculty, staff, and other agencies in the community. Referrals should be made to the CCCC Nurse Practitioner.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information The college’s goal is to intervene in substance abuse problems faced by students or employees of the college by designing individual intervention plans for persons with substance abuse problems.

For information or counseling contact the Physician Assistant on the Concordia campus at 1-800729-5101 Ext. 237or Pawnee Mental Health at 243-4164. GCC students should contact Pawnee Mental Health (785)-762-5250.

Intervention and Treatment Resources On-campus: CCCC Nurse Practitioner in Student Services Concordia referrals: Kerr’s Counseling, (785) 243-4164

Pawnee Mental Health Services, (785) 243-8900

CKF Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Services,(785) 243-6091 37

Junction City referrals: Alcoholics Anonymous (785) 762-6198

Pawnee Mental Health Services (785) 762-5250

Konza Prairie Comm. Health Center (785) 238-4711 Substance Abuse and Health Issues Nationally, one-fifth of all college women and one-third of all college men reported one or more alcohol-related problems in the past year. Many health-related problems that college students face are related to substance abuse. 90% of all rapes, 50% of all fatal accidents and 50% of all homicides are alcohol related.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics offer a variety of sports, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Cloud County Community College has been a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference since 1996, which is considered by many as the strongest NJCAA conference in the country. Thunderbird teams have competed in national tournaments in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, and volleyball. Student-athletes in cross country and track and field have achieved national champions for both men and women. Hundreds of individual Thunderbird student-athletes have been recognized as NJCAA All-Americans, as well as achieving Academic All-American status.

Many Cloud County alumni transfer on to NCAA Division I, Division II, and NAIA institutions to further their academic and athletic careers. Several Cloud alumni have even made their way into the professional ranks in baseball, track and field, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s soccer.

Cloud County Community College offers intercollegiate sports in volleyball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor track, men’s and women’s outdoor track, and men’s soccer.

Intramurals

The intramural sports program offers a variety of physical activities designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of the students, faculty, and staff of Cloud County Community College. This program offers the opportunity to develop and maintain physical fitness, to compete with and against other members of the campus community, as well as provides a change from the routine of academic life. Participants have the opportunity to choose from various team and individual sports.

The success of any program depends upon participation and all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take an active part in the intramural program. The pleasure experienced will be well worth the effort.

Liability Statement All participants should be duly aware of the risk and hazards involved in intramural/recreational sports and fitness activities. All participants should voluntarily elect to utilize Cloud County Community College facilities, and participate in programs recognizing present conditions and further agree to voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained while using college facilities or participating in programs.

Cloud County Community College assumes NO responsibility for cost involved with individual injury or property damage incurred in connection with the use of college facilities.

Participants are reminded that they should review their own situations to determine if they have adequate insurance or protection.

It is recommended that all participants have a complete physical before engaging in any physical activities at Cloud County Community College.

Library

The library supports the educational experience by providing current innovations in information retrieval as well as traditional library resources and services. The Library staff offers individual and classroom instruction in the effective use of resources, and provides access to resources not owned by the library through interlibrary loan and online databases.

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collections can be found through the online Library catalog located on the Library Webpage. In addition, over 40 databases can also be accessed through our online catalog. Please contact the library staff at library@cloud.edu for questions regarding your login.

The Audiovisual Lab contains instructional materials which faculty use to enhance class instruction.

The AV Lab also provides viewing stations for in-lab student use.

Other services provided in the Library include: Access to 21 computers and a printer for student use, several print magazines and print newspapers available for use, and an inviting atmosphere to enjoy.

Parking

The CCCC Parking Map is available at the Information Center and on the college website. Geary Campus students: Parking is open. Please obey traffic rules in the parking lots and respect the stalls reserved for disabled drivers.

Vehicle Rules and Regulations 1. ALL students shall complete a motor vehicle registration card before a vehicle permit is issued.

Motor vehicles include cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes, and any other motor powered vehicle. Parking permits for off-campus students may be purchased for $5.00 during enrollment for the current school semester (August-December, January - June) at the Information Center.

2. In order to use the CCCC parking facilities (Lots #1, #3, #4 or #5), permits are required. If your permit is lost or stolen, report this to the Information Center immediately so our security officer may be notified. You are encouraged to lock your vehicle to prevent stolen permits and/or other items.

Overnight visitors at the Campus Apartments need to register with Shane Britt.

A temporary permit will be issued for two weeks to allow time for the missing permit to be turned into the Information Center. A second permit will need to be purchased if not found after that week ($5.00).

3. ALL lots are monitored regularly. These permits should be placed on the rearview mirror in your vehicle and visible at all times. Vehicles NOT displaying a current parking permit OR parked in a restricted/no parking/handicapped area will be issued a ticket. Restricted areas are marked on the map (handicap, motorcycle, bicycle, Career Center, Food Service). Parking fines begin at $5.00.

ANY UNPAID PARKING FINES WILL RESULT IN A HOLD ON YOUR RECORDS, TRANSCRIPT and/or GRADES. 4. The following RESTRICTIONS apply to your parking permit: (Refer to the Parking Map for details.)

• LOT #2 (flag pole) is reserved for our faculty (teachers and/or administrators), support staff, and visitors *ONLY*. *NO STUDENTS* • The RESIDENCE LIFE/HOUSING parking facility for students at T-Bird Village, LaBarge Honor House, and Hillside Apartments is located to the WEST and NORTH of the apartments. Students living at Thunderheights will use the parking facility located to the EAST of the building and ONLY the WEST row in Lot #1 (facing the Tennis Courts). The LaBarge Honor House student residents are NOT to park in the house driveway. Janet Eubanks, Director of Auxiliary Services, will assign all parking permits for Residence Life students. FYI: ONLY the specific painted area (RESIDENCE LIFE) in Lot #5 has been designated for student residents to use for their parking. If you are NOT parked in the painted area, YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET. REMINDER: ALL overnight visitors at the campus housing apartments need to register with Shane Britt.

• Campus Drive is a designated Emergency Snow Route. This means any time 2” or more of snow is predicted, ALL parked vehicles on Campus Drive may be ticketed and towed by the City of Concordia at the owner’s expense (ticket + towing charge).

5. The following procedure will be used when issuing ticket(s): Through the first full week of school - Courtesy Warning Ticket issued (each semester). (A copy of CCCC Vehicle Rules and Regulations will be placed on windshield with each ticket issues.)

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1st offense - Ticket is issued; See Information Center will be noted on the ticket. (No Fine.)

2nd offense - Ticket is issued; See Information Center will be noted on the ticket. ($5.00 fine) 3rd offense - Ticket is issued; See Information Center will be noted on the ticket.($25.00 fine) 4th offense - Ticket is issued; See Information Center will be noted on the ticket. ($50.00 fine) A scheduled appointment with the Vice President for Administrative Services may be required.

5th offense - Attempts will be made to contact the owner to move their vehicle. This VEHICLE will be TOWED at owner’s expense if not moved. A mandatory meeting will be held with student.

6. HANDICAPPED and/or RESTRICTED areas: NO WARNINGS 1st offense - $100 fine; 2nd offense - Vehicle will be TOWED & $100 fine

Residence Life

On Campus A unique experience in college housing is available at Cloud County Community College. On campus housing and two non-campus buildings provide housing for 364 students. Some apartments have their own kitchen, living room, dining area, two bedrooms and a bath shared by 4 residents.

Others offer a private bedroom and a semi-private bath. An off campus apartment building offers students a chance to enjoy on campus benefits, but the independence of living off campus.

An Honor’s house is located right across the street from the campus. This living arrangement is by application only and is for those students who demonstrate great leadership in the classroom and elsewhere.

A campus apartment handbook is provided to each campus resident and is available upon request.

Contact the Residence Life department for a current housing contract.

The Residence Life Office also provides many activities and socials for all students. The Resident Assistants strive to make the on campus living a memorable and positive experience.

Off Campus The Residence Life Office maintains a list of off-campus rentals.Some are within walking distance of the college.

Residency Requirements

State of Kansas Residency - A student must live in the State of Kansas six months prior to the first day of class for any given semester. They must provide documentation along with a completed Affidavit of Residency form. These forms are available in the Student Records Office.

Alien Residency – Resident aliens need to provide a copy of their green card at the time of enrollment. For more information contact the Student Records Office.

SAFE T-BIRDS program

Do You Know Someone Who . . * is being bullied? * is in a dating or domestic violent relationship? * has been sexually assaulted? * is being stalked? * is struggling with substance abuse? * is experiencing online violence?

SAFE T-BIRDS Provides You with Information to Help Answer: * What are the signs? * How can you help? * Do you need help? * Are you an Active Bystander? * Who can you contact at Cloud County Community College? * What other information do you need?

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Help and Reporting If you need help or need to report a violent act, such as bullying, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or substance abuse for a student, contact the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services by phone at 785.243.1435 ext 319 or for a CCCC employee, contact human resources at 785.243.1435 ext. 251.

In an emergency situation, contact 911.

In support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, Title IX regulations and the Clery Act, CCCC prohibits all violent offenses.

The SAFE T-BIRDS program is Cloud County Community College’s prevention and education efforts to help stop relationship violence in support of title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, the SaVE Act and Clery Act. Visit: http://www.cloud.edu/Students/safe-t-birds/index for more information.

Student Clubs and Organizations

An important part of any college experience is the extracurricular activities. Listed below are organizations and activities for student enrichment at CCCC. Each club must recharter each year.

Academic Excellence FCCLA Ag Business Team Fellowship of Christian Athletes Archery Club Horse Judging Athletic Trainers Kaffee Klatsch (GCC) A & P Club (GCC) KVCO Radio Block & Bridle

Livestock Judging Team Cheerleading Multicultural Club (GCC)

Christian Challenge Phi Theta Kappa (both campuses) Cloud Drama Club Resident Assistants Cloud English Club (both campuses) Rodeo Club Collegiate FFA Rolling Thunder Pep Band Collegiate Farm Bureau Spanish Club (GCC) Concert Choir Student Activities Board Crops Judging Student Ambassadors C-Zone (Pep Club) Student Senate (both campuses) Dance Team Student Veteran Association (GCC) Early Childhood Education Yearbook Education & Support Group Equestrian Club

Phi Theta Kappa

For three-quarters of a century, Phi Theta Kappa has signified a commitment to academic excellence and leadership accomplishment for community college students throughout the nation.

Cloud County Community College received its Phi Theta Kappa charger in the late 1960’s, and has maintained a strong presence on campus, and in the state, since that time. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Cloud County students may find greater accessibility to scholarships at transfer institutions. In the past twelve years, the College has had three recipients of the Guistwhite Scholarship. In order for students to enjoy these and other benefits of the organization, they must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA after completing 12 college credit hours. New members are initiated once per semester, both at the Concordia campus and at the Geary County Campus.

Student Retention Specialists

Cloud is fortunate to have Student Retention Specialists on both the Concordia and Geary County campuses whose primary job is to help students be successful.

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Student Retention Specialists: The student retention specialists work with college faculty to identify students who may be needing extra support and guidance. At Cloud, we want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding experience. Our ultimate goal is to make sure students grow and succeed in achieving their goals, and our student retention specialists are here to help make that happen.

Academic Probation: students may go on academic probation for two reasons • students fail to meet the minimum GPA requirements • students complete less than 50% of their enrolled credit hours.

Students who are placed on academic probation are required to enroll in a one hour course called Personal Assessment.

Personal Assessment requires each student to meet weekly, one on one with the Student Retention Specialists. During these weekly appointments, students review their current academic progress with grade and attendance checks for each class. Students set GPA goals for their semester. If students show up to their Assessment appointments, then this is a good indication they are also attending their other classes.

Student Success Center

The mission of the Student Success Center at Cloud County Community College is to provide instruction and services to support the academic success of all students and assist faculty effectiveness in classroom teaching. The Student Success Center offers a variety of services to support students; these include tutoring, test proctoring, and academic coaching. For students who present documentation of specific disabilities, accommodations are provided. Writing assistance and editing for academic papers is also provided for students through the SSC. The Student Success Center provides tutoring services for a variety of courses each semester FREE of charge to CCCC students. Students in need of tutoring may stop by the SSC or make an appointment. To become a peer tutor, students must have already taken the course for which they tutor or have demonstrated competency in the subject being tutored. Peer tutors must also have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, obtained a grade of “A” or “B” in the class tutored, have the recommendation of the course instructor, and receive training in tutoring theory and skills.

The Student Success Center staff will proctor tests for students who need to take a make-up test or need accommodations. Proctoring is provided for CCCC courses, online courses, and non-CCCC courses. Instructions given by the instructor are strictly followed. The instructor will be notified of any test discrepancies. To schedule test proctoring call the SSC at 243-1435, x231.

The Student Success Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm.

Student Media

KVCO is the college radio station broadcasting from the Concordia campus. It features news, information, sports and contemporary music and is a part of the mass communications program. It is managed and operated by students.

Cumulus is a student media publication. While it is a traditional yearbook, Cumulus strives to tell the stories of CCCC through interactive features embedded within the digital publication.

Student Union

Students like to spend time in the Student Union, as it provides an enjoyable setting for relaxation and conversation. It is close to the T-Bird Café and other Student Services areas.

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T-Bird Login

Students can use their T-Bird login to access Canvas, iCloud, email, and computers on-campus.

Username: The username for a T-Bird login is normally first initial, middle initial, and last name.

Password: The password for a T-Bird login is normally last name (lower-case) and the last four digits of the social security number. Students are heavily encouraged to change their password.

Example: John A. Smith, with SSN: 999-99-1234.

T-Bird email: jasmith@tbirds.cloud.edu Username: jasmith Password: smith1234 If you forget your password, use the Password Reset page found at: http://www.cloud.edu/About/IT/ index To change your password, use the Password Change page found at: http://www.cloud.edu/About/ IT/index

Thunderville

Thunderville is the College game room and TV Lounge. The Lounge is used to host special entertainment and gatherings that students enjoy. Foosball, pool, table tennis, air hockey, and a Wii entertainment center are available for student use.

TRiO Student Support Services

The TRiO Student Support Services program is a support network serving students who are historically under-represented in education: First-generation, low-income, and/or students with documented learning disabilities. The TRiO program provides assistance and support toward graduation.

Students at both the Concordia and Geary County campuses can qualify to participate in the TRiO program. They can receive services such as free one-on-one tutoring from an Academic Specialist, workshops and training opportunities, transfer and scholarship assistance, campus visits to fouryear universities, cultural enrichment activities, referral services, and every day support for life’s ups and downs.

Office hours for TriO staff are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact the TRiO staff at trio@cloud.edu.

Veteran Services

Cloud County Community College is committed to serving active duty members of the military, veterans, and their families.

VA educational benefits may only be used to accomplish educational objectives defined as the completion of a VA approved degree program at your parent institution. The nature of the VA educational assistance program places certain restrictions upon the VA student and the certifying institution.

To help facilitate your understanding and compliance, CCCC has some very special services to offer our VA students. A Veterans Registration Form must be completed and on file with the Veterans Representative or Military Liaison before certification for benefits can be submitted.

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES Student Code of Conduct (Institutional Policy E1)

Students enrolling at Cloud County Community College are expected to conduct themselves as responsible individuals. Students are subject to the jurisdiction of the College during their period of enrollment. No student shall violate any published regulation of the Student Code of Conduct adopted or approved by the Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees. Additionally, no student shall (a) violate federal or state law or local ordinance, (b) aid or abet any other violation of federal law, state law, local ordinance, or this Student Code of Conduct, (c) violate any other CCCC policy. The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, against those students who, in the finding of the College administration, have not acted in the best interest of other students, faculty, staff, or the College as a whole.

The following types of behavior are considered violations of the student code of conduct and may subject the student to disciplinary action and/or referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Academic Integrity and Honesty- Students are expected to adhere to standards of honesty in all areas of academic pursuit. Students who compromise the integrity of the classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College. Individuals can refer to Academic Integrity and Honesty information on page 9 of this Academic Planner/Student Handbook for additional clarification.

Alcohol and Controlled Substances-Students at Cloud County Community College are required to follow all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the consumption of alcohol or use of controlled substances. No student shall consume or possess controlled substances, including the possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, on any College-owned or College-operated facility or at any College-sponsored event or activity either on or off campus. This includes offcampus trips, internship experiences, or any off-campus Cloud County Community College sponsored gathering.

No student shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or be under the influence of a controlled substance. Illicit drug usage within the context of competitive athletics can compromise the physical well-being, health, and safety of the individual; therefore, all athletes will be subject to random drug screening.

Assault and Battery- No student shall threaten or commit a physical or sexual assault on faculty, staff, or another student or visitor. No student shall force or threaten to force another student, faculty, or staff member to have sexual contact against that person’s will. No student shall engage in psychological harm, stalking, dating violence, or other domestic violence offenses against another person. Any student charged with assault, sexual assault, or battery on or off campus may be prosecuted under criminal statutes and disciplined under the campus Student Code of Conduct. The College reserves the right to pursue disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct even if the authorities do not pursue criminal charges for the action. Any College employee, student, or visitor who observes a potential violent or life threatening behavior has the right to immediately seek emergency assistance by calling 911 without consent of College authority.

Assembly- Free and open assembly is permitted subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. For the purposes of this code, assembly is defined as an individual or group organizing for the purpose of communication. Use of College space should be requested through established facility reservation procedures.

Computer/Campus Computing Systems- No student shall engage in the following:

a) Intentional corruption or misuse of College computer systems b) Use of systems for illegal or criminal activity c) The use of campus owned and operated computer networks, systems, or software and hardware, for the posting of materials to electronic bulletin boards, chat rooms, mail lists, or via conventional e-mail that may be offensive or obscene is prohibited. Examples of “offensive” or “obscene” material includes use of profanity, viewing pornography, defamation and harassment in violation of College policies and all applicable federal and state laws. d) Use of the campus computing system for commercial or profit activities e) Attempts to disrupt or support the disruption of College or external information technology services, systems, or users-disruptive activities include, but are not limited to:

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sending unauthorized mass, chain or spam mail knowingly transmitting any computer viruses, worms, etc. hosting or using open mail relays on College equipment The use of group websites for the publication or distribution of copyrighted materials of licensed software.

Contracts- No student shall enter into a contract with an outside agency using the name of the College. Contracts entered into in violation of this rule shall be the personal responsibility of the student.

Counterfeiting and Altering- No student shall reproduce, copy, or tamper with or alter in any way, manner, shape or form, any writing, record, document or identification or any form used or maintained by the College. This shall include electronic and computerized data.

Bullying, Discrimination, or Harassment- No student shall engage in bullying, discrimination, or harassment of another student, staff, faculty member, or visitor. Harassment is prohibited based on race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws. Any action or situation created recklessly or intentionally by an individual or organization to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule to any student or prospective student, staff, faculty, or visitor will not be tolerated. This includes the use of electronic media to perform such acts.

Disruptive Behavior- No student shall behave in a manner that is unacceptable in a learning environment or that endangers or infringes upon the rights and/or safety of themselves or other students or staff. Any obstruction or disruption of an educational process, administrative process, or other campus function is prohibited.

Dumping and Littering- No student shall deposit, dump, litter or otherwise dispose of any refuse on College property, except in duly designated refuse depositories.

Electronic Devices- Cellular phones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants, Personal Communication Devices and other electronic devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the classroom, library or within any College-owned or College-operated facilities. This includes abuse of cellular devices with photographic capability. Utilizing these devices for the purposes of photographing test questions or engaging in other forms of academic misconduct or illegal activity is prohibited, as is photographing individuals in secured areas such as lavatories or locker rooms.

Taking photographs of any individuals without their consent is strictly prohibited.

False Information- No student shall furnish false information, including false reports of fires or bomb threats, to any College official.

Fire Hazard- No student shall engage in any activities which create a fire hazard or other dangerous condition.

Gambling- No student shall engage in any form of gambling on College-owned or operated property including College owned computer systems, or at College-sponsored events either on or off campus or through the use of College owned computer systems.

Hazing- Any action or situation created recklessly or intentionally by an individual or organization to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule to any student or prospective student of Cloud County Community College will not be tolerated.

Interference- No student shall directly interfere with a student, faculty member, or officer of Cloud County Community College in the performance of their duties.

Tobacco Use- Tobacco use is not allowed, except in outdoor designated posted areas that are a minimum of 20 feet from entrances, exits, and ventilation areas. Tobacco use is not allowed within College owned buildings or College leased or rented facilities, and public areas. Tobacco usage is defined as the burning, chewing, or any other method of inhaling or otherwise consuming any natural tobacco or tobacco-derived products through the use of, but not limited to: cigarettes (clove, bidis, kerteks), electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah-smoked products and oral tobacco (spit and spitless, smokeless, chew, snuff).

Theft/Vandalism- No student shall engage in the theft of or damage to property belonging to another person or the College. This includes tampering with coin-operated machines, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, defacing of public property, and unauthorized relocating.

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Weapons- Cloud County Community College prohibits the possession or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons or any facsimile thereof within any College building or facility on College property or at any College sponsored classes, events, or activities.

Sanctions:

The following sanctions may be imposed, in no specific order, upon any student found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: Warning: Warning is an opportunity for a student to be given a clear directive to change/modify behavior in lieu of an official disciplinary sanction being imposed.

Restitution: Restitution is the reimbursement for damages to or misappropriation of property. This may take the form of appropriate services or other compensation. Common assessment may be made to groups of students for damage occurring in common areas shared by group members.

Fine: Students may be assessed a fine for violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct.

Community Service Hours: The student or student organization may be required to complete a designated number of hours in the service of the College or community.

Loss of Privilege: Loss of Privilege is the limitation of activities or privileges on campus for a designated period of time.

Loss of Housing Privilege: Loss of Housing Privilege is the temporary or permanent loss of campus residency.

Confiscation: Confiscation is the removal of offensive or prohibited property.

Censure: Censure is a written reprimand of violation or specified regulations, including the possibility of severe judicial sanctions in the event of a future violation of any College regulation within a stated period of time.

Probation: Probation is a period of time during which the privilege of continuing in student status is conditional. The conditions may include, but are not limited to, loss of privileges, to which a current student would otherwise be entitled and an acknowledgment by the student that any additional violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in more serious sanctions.

Preventive Suspension: The appropriate Vice President has the authority to immediately impose a preventive suspension in the event that a student’s continued presence on campus poses a significant danger to others, and/or there is reasonable cause to believe that such a preventive Suspension is required to protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. During the preventive suspension period student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are removed for a specified period of time. Students who are on preventive suspension may not be on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College activities either on or off campus.

Disciplinary Suspension: Suspension is the separation of the student from student status from the campus for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. During the suspension period student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are removed for a specified period of time. Students who are on suspension may not be on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College activities either on or off campus. Tuition and Fees will not be refunded to students who are suspended from the College. Special conditions affecting eligibility for readmission may be designated at the time of suspension.

Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent separation of the student from student status from the campus. There is no refund of tuition, room, board, or fees to students who are expelled.

Note: Students who are expelled from the College must leave the campus within a period of time specified by the College President or his/her designee.

Institutional Steps in Processing Complaint Any member of the College community can lodge a complaint against any student or student organization believed to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Any complaint related to the violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be forwarded to the campus Resolution Officer or the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator. All residence life violations will be first addressed by the Residence Life Coordinator. If an agreement is not reached, the matter can be appealed to the Resolution Officer. Certain violations could warrant immediate action taken by the appropriate Vice President or President if deemed necessary. In 46

order to provide fair and impartial treatment of all disciplinary cases, the following steps will be observed in all formal disciplinary proceedings:

(a) All nonsexual misconduct complaints including allegations of criminal offenses must be made in writing to the Resolution Officer. The Director of Admissions or his/her designee is the Concordia Campus Resolution Officer and will address all nonsexual misconduct complaints. The Geary County Campus Resolution Officer is designated by that campus Associate Vice President and will address all nonsexual misconduct complaints. Complaints related to acts of sexual misconduct will be reported to and first investigated by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator. His/her findings will be submitted to the college President for proper sanction determination. Any student or employee who reports an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, whether the incident occurred on or off-campus, shall receive a written explanation of their rights and options as provided by the institution. The complaint should include, minimally, the date, time, location, parties involved, and a description of the incident.

Any written evidence should also be sent to the office of the Resolution Officer. At this time, a hearing will be called by the Resolution Officer to determine the appropriate course of action. Any person filing a complaint will be required to appear at the initial hearing. As mentioned previously, all residence life violations will be first addressed by the Residence Life Coordinator. If an agreement is not reached, the matter can be appealed to the Resolution Officer. The accused has two business days to appeal the decision of Residence Life Coordinator to the Resolution Officer regarding residence life violations. However, until the appeal is complete, any and all sanctions may be upheld. Loss of housing privilege or suspension/expulsion from classes must be approved by the appropriate Vice President. Any violations related to academic integrity and honesty will follow College Board of Trustee Policy D17. Board policies may be obtained by speaking to a College administrator. The accused will receive a minimum 24 hour notice in writing of the time and place of the initial hearing with the Resolution Officer. The notice will include the alleged violation. (b) A hearing will be conducted by the Resolution Officer to address the views of all parties involved.

The hearing will be recorded and a written record will be maintained. The purpose of the initial hearing is to resolve alleged violations in an informal setting. When a written complaint is logged with the Resolution Officer, the accused will be notified in writing of the complaint within a 24 hour time period. Only the accused, the complainant (when appropriate), and the Resolution Officer may attend the initial disciplinary hearing. If an agreement is reached on the violations(s), appropriate sanctions may be agreed upon if necessary. A written agreement including sanctions, if any, will be prepared and the accused, the complainant, and the Resolution Officer will sign the agreement.

The College will consider the matter to be resolved. There is no appeal process for the agreement signed in the initial disciplinary hearing. The accused has the period of five business days to appeal the decision of the Resolution Officer if an agreement is not signed. (c) Students appealing the decision of the Resolution Officer will provide all written evidence discussed at the initial hearing and present it to the Cloud County Community College Disciplinary Committee.

Cloud County Community College Disciplinary Committee The Disciplinary Committee constitutes the first step in the formal judicial process. The Committee hears nonsexual misconduct cases involving violations of the Student Code of Conduct not resolved at the initial disciplinary hearing with the Resolution Officer.

The Disciplinary Committee reviews violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The Disciplinary Committee reviews the recommended sanction(s) and affirms or denies its appropriateness.

If relevant, the Disciplinary Committee may discuss a previous pattern of behavior related to the student. The Disciplinary Committee arrives at a decision regarding each situation, applies sanctions to each particular case, completes documentation relevant to each case, and notifies all parties involved of decisions relevant to each case.

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The Geary County Campus will conduct disciplinary hearings for students utilizing a committee modeled after the Concordia Campus. The Associate Vice President of the Geary County Campus will appoint a Resolution Officer. Appeals of decisions made by the Resolution Officer will go before a Disciplinary Committee consisting of one faculty member and one student services staff member appointed by the Geary County Campus Associate Vice President and one representative appointed by the Student Senate at the Geary County Campus. Appeals of Disciplinary Committee decisions on the Geary County Campus will be made to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The same time table and procedures will be used at the Geary County Campus.

The members of the Cloud County Community College Disciplinary Committee are appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, the Athletic Director, and the Student Senate on the Concordia campus and will remain on the committee for one academic year.

This committee will consist of the following: 1.

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Chairperson: A member of the Student Services Staff A support staff member A faculty member A member of the administrative staff or support A full-time student, preferably a member of the Student Senate.

For the purpose of a hearing, a quorum will consist of three persons, (two at-large members of the Disciplinary Committee and the Chairperson). In all cases the Disciplinary Committee arrives at a decision and applies relevant sanctions.

In cases resulting in suspension or expulsion, the Disciplinary Committee will recommend the sanction(s) to the appropriate Vice President.

The student and the complainant presenting the charge have the right to appeal decisions of the Disciplinary Committee to the appropriate Vice President.

• Witness for both the accused and the complainant may be asked to provide information supporting or refuting the alleged violation. The accused shall have the right, during the formal hearing before the Disciplinary Committee, to question witnesses pertinent to the allegation.

• Following statements, questions, and supporting or refuting information presented to the Disciplinary Committee, an executive session to decide appropriate sanctions will be conducted.

• The chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee will provide a written copy of the decision to the student within 24 hours of the closing of the formal hearing.

The accused has the period of five business days to appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Committee to the appropriate Vice President. The reason(s) a student may appeal a decision is/ are: • • • •

Procedures were not followed Evidence did not justify results Sanction was not consistent with the nature of the violation There is new evidence (not available or withheld at the hearing)

Appeals to Appropriate Vice President The appropriate Vice President hears nonsexual misconduct appeals regarding the disciplinary situation and may reverse or affirm the Disciplinary Committee’s decision, or impose a lesser or more severe sanction and consider any evidence not previously available to the Disciplinary Committee in their decision.

When the written decision of the Disciplinary Committee is made available and the case results in suspension or expulsion from the College, the accused has 48 hours to file a written appeal to the appropriate Vice President.

All appeals dealing with cheating and/or dishonesty in academic work are heard by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The accused has the right to appeal the decision of the Vice President to the College President.

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The accused must notify the President of his/her desire to appeal within five business days after receipt of notification of the Vice President’s decision.

Appeals to the College President The College President hears appeals regarding the disciplinary situation and may reverse or affirm the Vice President’s decision, or impose a lesser or more severe sanction and consider any evidence not previously available to the Disciplinary Committee in their decision. In cases where sexual misconduct has been reported, the College President will determine the proper sanction(s) based on the findings of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator.

The accused, including suspected sexual misconduct violators, have the right to appeal the decision of the President to the Board of Trustees. The accused must notify the President of the College of his/her desire to appeal within five business days after receipt of notification of the President’s decision.

Appeals to the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees will hear all appeals regarding the President’s decision. The hearing before the Board of Trustees shall be on the record developed before the Disciplinary Committee. No new evidence shall be received by the Board of Trustees. The parties may be represented by attorneys and shall have the right to present written or oral arguments as directed by the Board of Trustees.

The Board shall render its decision by a majority vote of those members in attendance. The Board’s decision shall be in writing and include written findings of fact supported by evidence in the record.

Disciplinary Records

To assure students’ rights to privacy, disciplinary records are kept separate from academic records.

Investigative materials relating to violation of College policy are maintained in the office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. The disclosure of information from the disciplinary records will comply with the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act. When disclosure is compelled by legal process or by student consent, only the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services or the President of the College shall give authorization for the release of disciplinary records. Disciplinary records are kept in confidential files for at least 7 years after the student leaves Cloud County Community College. Expulsion records are kept in confidential files for 25 years after the student leaves Cloud County Community College.

Formal Complaint Process (Institutional Policy E18) The Cloud County Community College nonacademic appeals process is to be used for issues other than disciplinary or academic matters, and provides you with protection against unwarranted infringement of your rights. A grievance may concern an alleged violation of college policies, infringement of your rights and other such problems dealing with other students, college staff and faculty and authorized college activities.

The following procedures will be followed to ensure an appropriate resolution of a student grievance or complaint at the lowest possible level: • You will attempt to rectify the grievance with the supervisor of the area in which the alleged violation occurred within 10 business days. Every effort will be made to resolve the grievance at the lowest possible level.

• Where resolution is unsatisfactory to either party, the issue should be appealed in writing to the appropriate supervisor. The supervisor must inform you in writing of any decision made and the reason for that decision within five business days.

• If you feel the grievance has not been resolved, you may submit a written grievance to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services within 10 business days from the time the complaint was filed at the previous level and request a conference. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services must, within five business days following the conference, inform you in writing of any decision made and the reasons for making that decision.

• The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will notify the Non-Discrimination Coordinator of the college in writing of any grievance involving alleged illegal discrimination, including any claim that you have been subjected to illegal discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age, religion or

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disability. Claims of illegal discrimination will be investigated by the designated officer who will make a report to the President.

These proceedings will occur in a professional manner and all efforts will be made to protect the rights of all parties involved.

If resolution is not reached, the individual may address their concern with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-432-2310 (785) 296-3751 Fax: (785) 291-3699 http://ag.ks.gov/about-the-office/contact-us/file-a-complaint

Sexual Misconduct (Institutional Policy E17)

Cloud County Community College (CCCC) is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment. In compliance with federal law, specifically the Jeanne Clery Act (Clery Act) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act), CCCC has adopted procedures to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

These procedures apply to CCCC students, faculty, and staff as well as contractors and visitors.

Sexual Assault refers to any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by federal, tribal, or state law, including when the victim lacks the capacity to consent.

Domestic violence includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by:

• A current or former spouse or intimate partner of the survivor; • A person with whom the survivor shares a child in common; • A person who is or was residing in the same household as the survivor; or • Any person who is protected from that person‘s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.

Dating Violence refers to violence committed by a person whom is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the survivor and where the existence of such relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of 1) the length of the relationship, 2) the type of relationship, and 3) the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

Stalking occurs when an individual engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional stress.

Reporting an Incident CCCC encourages any member of the college community (including students, staff, contractors, and visitors) who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, or knows of another member of such college community who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking to report the incident to any employee who must in turn report the matter to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services who will begin an immediate investigation.

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will assist all members of the CCCC community by assessing the incident, advising the survivor on how he or she can seek legal protection, and making the survivor aware of medical, counseling, and other support services.

If a reported incident did not occur on campus, the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services can assist the survivor in notifying the local police department with jurisdiction over the crime. In case of an emergency or ongoing threat, a survivor should get to a safe location and call 911. Calling 911 will put you in touch with local police.

Survivors are not required to report to area law enforcement in order to receive assistance from or pursue any options within CCCC. Reporting sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to the police does not commit the survivor to further legal action. However, the earlier an incident is reported, the easier it will be for the police to investigate, if the survivor decides to proceed with criminal charges.

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Written Notification of Right and Options Any student or employee who reports an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, whether the incident occurred on or off campus, shall receive a written explanation of their rights and options as provided for under this policy.

These rights and options include the right(s) of a survivor to:

A. Go to court, and to file a domestic abuse complaint requesting an order restraining your attacker from abusing you, and/or an order directing your attacker to leave your household, building, school, college, or workplace; B. Seek a criminal complaint for threats, assault and battery, or other related offenses; C. Seek medical treatment (the police will arrange transportation for you to the nearest hospital or otherwise assist you in obtaining medical treatment if you wish); D. Request the police remain at the scene until your safety is otherwise ensured; E. Request that a police officer assist you by arranging transportation or by taking you to a safe place, such as a shelter or a family or friend’s residence; and F. Obtain a copy of the police incident report at no cost from the police department.

Procedures Survivors Should Follow If an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking occurs, it is important to preserve evidence so that successful criminal prosecution remains an option.

The survivor of a sexual assault should not wash, shower or bathe, douche, brush teeth, comb hair, or change clothes prior to a medical exam or treatment. If a survivor has removed the clothing he or she was wearing during the assault prior to seeking medical treatment, that clothing should be placed in a brown paper, not plastic, bag and brought to the hospital when treatment is sought. If the survivor is still wearing the clothes that he or she was wearing during an assault, he or she should bring a change of clothes with him or her to the hospital so that the clothes containing possible evidence can be preserved and examined for evidence of the crime.

Evidence of violence, such as bruising or other visible injuries, following an incident of sexual assault, or domestic or dating violence, should be documented by taking a photograph. Evidence of stalking, including any communications such as written notes, email, voice mail, or other electronic communications sent by the stalker, should be saved and not altered in any way.

On-Campus and Off-Campus Resources CCCC, the City of Concordia, the City of Junction City, and Cloud and Geary Counties all offer other important resources to the survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, including medical treatment, counseling services, and advocacy that survivors may wish to utilize.

The following CCCC employees and on campus offices can assist members of the CCCC community in considering their options and navigating through any resources or recourse they may elect to pursue.

A survivor need not formally report an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking to law enforcement or CCCC in order to access the following resources: CCCC Frontline Members:.................................................................................................. 785-243-1435 GCC Administrative Assistant GCC Coordinator of Student Services Director of Human Resources Student Health Counselor CC Lead Instructor in Science Student Retention Specialist Coordinator of Residence Life and Student Activities Off-Campus, Concordia, and Junction City Resources Available: Pawnee Mental Health, (Concordia) 785-243-8900 or (Junction City) 785-762-5250 Domestic Violence Assoc. of Central Kansas, 800-874-1499 Catholic Charities, 785-243-6091 Kerr’s Counseling, 785-243-4164 Crisis Center, 800-727-2785 Sexual Assault Counseling, 800-874-1499

Additional resources and information on police departments, ambulance services, hospitals and taxi services can be found in the area-wide phone book.

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Accommodations Regardless of whether a student or employee reports an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking to law enforcement or pursues any formal action, if they report such an incident to the college, CCCC is committed to providing them as safe a learning or working environment as possible. Upon request, CCCC will make any reasonably available change to a survivor’s academic, living, transportation, and working situation. When a reported incident of abuse involves more than one member of the CCCC community, the college’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator may also issue an institutional No Contact order, prohibiting the individuals from contacting one another, either on or off campus.

Students and employees may contact the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Service’s office for assistance.

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will advise survivors of a reported incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking about how to seek an order of protection from a criminal court that directs the accused to refrain from abuse and to leave the survivor’s household, building, school, college, or workplace.

CCCC is committed to ensuring that orders of protection issued by courts are fully upheld on all college-owned, used, and controlled property as well as properties immediately adjacent to the college. Therefore, if any member of the CCCC community obtains an order of protection or restraining order, he or she should promptly inform the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services and provide him or her with a copy of that order, so that the college can enforce it. The college is also committed to protecting survivors from any further harm, and if the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services determines that an individual’s presence on campus poses a danger to one or more members of the college community, they can issue an institutional No Contact or No Trespass Order barring that individual from CCCC property.

Survivor Confidentiality The college recognizes the sensitive nature of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking incidents. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who report incidents of abuse, to the extent that doing so is permitted by law and consistent with the college’s need to protect the safety of the community. Different CCCC officials and personnel are able to offer varying levels of privacy protection to survivors.

CCCC requires all college employees, [with the exception of licensed health professionals who work at the Student Health Office] to share with the college’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator information they learn concerning a report of sexual assault, or an incident with domestic or dating violence, or stalking, so that the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator can investigate the instances, track trends (including possible multiple reports involving the same assailant) and determine whether steps are needed to ensure the safety of the community. It is the survivor’s choice whether he or she wishes to participate in the investigation; however the college may proceed with an investigation without the survivor’s participation if there is a concern for the safety of other members of the community.

Reports made to campus security will be shared with the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator in all cases, and may also be made public (maintaining the survivor’s anonymity) and be shared with the accused in cases where criminal prosecution is pursued. Reports received by the college concerning the abuse of a minor or juvenile must be reported to state officials in compliance with the state law requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse (See F-27 Child Abuse Procedures).

Reports and information received by CCCC’s medical professionals are considered legally protected or ‘privileged’ under law. Thus, those individuals will not share information they learn from survivors with others within the institution (including the college’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator) or with any third party except in cases of imminent danger to the victim or third party. Absent such circumstances of imminent danger, the only information that these employees will report to the college concerning incidents is statistical information, which does not identify the survivor, so that the incident can be included in the college’s 52

crime reporting statistics that are reported in the CCCC’s annual Clery Reports.

Reports of sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, or stalking, which are shared with CCCC’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator or other college officials, will be treated with the greatest degree of respect and privacy possible while still fulfilling CCCC’s obligation to investigate and effectively respond to the report. Every effort will be made to limit the scope of information shared to keep it to a minimum of detail, and only when absolutely necessary. It is the survivor’s choice whether to participate in the investigation; however the college may proceed with the investigation without the survivor’s participation if there is a potential threat to other members of the community.

A survivor’s ability to speak in confidence and with confidentiality may be essential to his or her recovery. The college thus expects employees to treat information they learn concerning incidents of reported sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking with as much respect and as much privacy as possible.College employees must share such information only with those college officials who must be informed of the information pursuant to College policy. Failure by a college employee to maintain privacy in accordance with college policy will be grounds for discipline.

While federal law requires the college to include certain reported incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking among its annual crime statistics, such information will be reported in a manner that does not permit identification of survivors.

College Educational Programs The college is committed to increasing the awareness of and prevention of violence. The college makes continued efforts to provide students and employees with education programming, and strategies intended to prevent rape, acquaintance rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking before they occur.

To address the issue of sexual assaults, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in a college environment, the college offers practical guidance for risk reduction, violence prevention, and bystander intervention. Some of this information can be found on our website at www.cloud.edu.

Personal Safety Workshops- In an effort to educate the CCCC community about safety, the college provides opportunities for all members of the CCCC community to learn about safety precautions. Campus Security, Resident Assistants, and Police Officers conduct awareness workshops for CCCC community members on a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to alcohol awareness, wellness, and the definition of consent and sexual assault.

New Student Orientation- New student orientation programs addressing active bystander awareness, support services, medical amnesty, wellness, and personal safety.

Safety Escorts- Campus security provides safety escorts upon request. This service provides students, faculty, and staff with walking or motor vehicle escort between locations on campus.

Crime Bulletins and Alerts- The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services periodically distributes crime bulletins or alerts to inform members of the college community about incidents of crime in the areas surrounding the college that may pose an imminent threat of harm to members of the community. Bulletins and alerts are also circulated at times, not in response to specific incidents, but as general reminders to college community members about measures that members of such community can take to enhance personal and property security.

New Employee Orientation- All new full-time employees receive training on Sexual Harassment and Title IX through the Office of Human Resources. Campus security also provides new employees with information concerning issues of safety and personal awareness on such subjects as Emergency Preparedness, Campus Security Authorities, and Self-Defense Programs.

Residence Hall Programs- These programs are run through the Office of Residence Life and inform students on a wide variety of topics, such as, alcohol awareness, sexual assault, consent, bystander awareness, personal safety, and fire safety.

Bulletin Board Campaigns- The college uses passive programming strategies to provide information on crime prevention and safety issues related to college students on and off campus.

Self-Defense Classes- These are taught annually in cooperation with local law enforcement.

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other affiliates may be subject to action by CCCC. When students or employees are accused of having engaged in sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, the college may, depending on the facts alleged, issue interim safety measures prior to the resolution of the charge.

Such interim safety measures might include issuing No Contact orders between the parties, altering an individual’s work or class schedule or a student’s on-campus housing assignment, placing an employee accused of misconduct on administrative leave, or placing a student accused of misconduct on interim suspension.

CCCC’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator will oversee all investigations of allegations of sexual misconduct. Employees who are found responsible for having committed such a violation could face termination of employment, and students who are found responsible for committing such a violation may face disciplinary probation, deferred suspension, suspension from college housing, dismissal from college housing, suspension from the college, or dismissal from the college.

If a Title IX investigation concludes that evidence exists which suggests a student more likely than not engaged in sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, the matter will be referred to the college President (785-243-1435, ext. 201) for adjudication pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services in coordination with the Office of Human Resources will handle any incidents involving employees and college affiliates who are found by the college to have engaged in behavior that violates college policy, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.

All conduct proceedings, whether the conduct is reported to have occurred on or off campus, shall provide a prompt, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution. All investigations and proceedings shall be conducted by officials who receive annual training on the nature of the types of cases they are handling, how to conduct an investigation, and how to conduct a proceeding in a manner that protects the safety of survivors and promotes accountability.

The college seeks to investigate and adjudicate any official complaints of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking that are filed with the college within sixty (60) days of receipt of that complaint, unless mitigating circumstances require the extension of time frames beyond sixty (60) days. Such circumstances may include the complexity of the allegations, the number of witnesses involved, the availability of the party or witnesses, the effect of a concurrent criminal investigation, college breaks or vacations that occur during the pendency of an investigation, or other unforeseen circumstances. In these matters the complainant and the respondent shall be notified, provided an explanation, and given information about the amount of additional time required.

In all investigatory and adjudication proceedings conducted by the college concerning charges of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, including any related meetings or hearings, both the complainant and the respondent will be afforded the same process rights, including equal opportunities to have others present. This includes the right to be accompanied by an advisor of their choice. Both the complainant and respondent will also be afforded an equal opportunity to introduce evidence and identify witnesses.

When a student is accused of any violation of the student conduct code, including but not limited to charges that he or she engaged in sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, or stalking, the charges will be decided using the preponderance of evidence standard, which means that it is more likely than not that the reported misconduct occurred. The college President has discretion to decide whether sufficient evidence warrants the awarding of charges of sexual misconduct against a student.

When the college President issues a decision, both the complainant and the accused shall simultaneously be informed in writing of the outcome of the investigative or adjudicative proceeding.

Both the complainant and the accused must notify the President of his/her desire to appeal to the Board of Trustees within five business days after receipt of notification of the President’s decision.

Disclosure of the outcome shall be made to both parties unconditionally, and each shall be free to share or not to share the details with any third parties.

For additional information about student conduct proceedings please consult the college website.

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Student Privacy Rights (FERPA) (Institutional Policy E5) Cloud County Community College complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives the student certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights begin when the student enrolls at Cloud County Community College. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.”

• Eligible students have the right to inspect and review their education records. The College will not provide copies of student records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for eligible students to review the records. The College will charge for copies based on Board Policy B6.

• Eligible students have the right to request that the College will correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. This request must be in writing to the Registrar. If the College decides not to amend the record, the eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. The hearing will be scheduled within 10 working days following the student request, in writing, to hold the hearing. The hearing will be with the Registrar, College vice presidents, and the president. After the hearing, if the College still decides not to amend the record, the eligible student has the right to place a statement within the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

• The College must have written permission from the eligible student in order to release any non-directory information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows the College to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): • School officials with legitimate educational interest;

• Other schools to which a student is transferring; • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; • Accrediting organizations; • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

The College may disclose, without consent, “directory” information. Directory information is limited to: • Name • Address(es) • Telephone number(s) • Email address(es) • Dates of attendance • Classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.)

• Enrollment status (full-time, half-time, etc.)

• Class type (day, evening, etc.)

• Previous institution(s) attended • Major field(s) of study • Awards, honors (includes Honor Roll) • Degrees conferred (including dates) • Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities • Physical factors (height, weight of athletes)

Students may withhold free disclosure of Directory Information (on all or none basis) to non-institutional persons or organizations. Students have the option to protect their privacy and not have such information as address and telephone number released. A written request to withhold this information should be submitted to the Office of Student Records. Otherwise, the College assumes that you approve of disclosure of that information. Requests will be honored for only one academic year; therefore, requests to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually.

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CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY

Students Right to Know

All students attending Cloud County Community College are required to conform to ordinary and usually accepted social customs and to conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting of a college student. Each student assumes an obligation to obey all rules and regulations made by the College and to conform to all local, state and federal laws. Infractions of College rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action based upon guidelines established in the College Student Code of Conduct. Violations of civil and criminal law will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Persons experiencing or witnessing a crime should report the incident immediately to local law enforcement by calling 911. For information concerning Cloud County Community College’s crime statistics and security policies contact the Director of Auxiliary Services, Janet Eubanks, 785-243-1435 Ext. 342.

Campus Security

Cloud County Community College adheres to the Campus Security Act (Public Law 101 - 542).

Current statistics are available upon request from the Campus Security Office. In compliance with the Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act, information concerning registered sex offenders within the community can be obtained at: www.accessKansas.org/kbi/ro.shtml.

Timely Warnings

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through the college email system to students, faculty, and staff and the emergency notification system.

Depending on the particular circumstances of the situation, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Vice President for Administrative Services may also post a notice on the campus web site at www.cloud.edu. In such instances, a copy of the notice is also posted in each residence life building. The web site is immediately accessible via computer by all faculty, staff and students. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs by phone (785-243-1435 x 204) or in person at the CCCC Business Office.

Campus Security Report AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT A copy of Cloud County Community College’s Annual Security report can be obtained by contacting Janet Eubanks, Director of Auxiliary Services or by accessing the following website: www.cloud.edu/ students/safety/index This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings, on property owned or controlled by Cloud County Community College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.It also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and safety.

Criminal Offenses

Criminal Offenses - On Campus Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Forcible sex offenses Nonforcible sex offenses Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson

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2011

0 0 2 0 0 1 4 0 0

2012

0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0

2013 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Criminal Offenses - On Campus Student Housing Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape) Non-forcible sex offenses Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson

2011

Criminal Offenses - Noncampus

2011

Criminal Offenses - Public Property

2011

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape) Non-forcible sex offenses Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - forcible Sex offenses - non-forcible Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson

2012

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 6 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

2012

2013 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

2013

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2012

2013

2011

2012

2013

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2011

2012

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Hate Crimes Hate Crimes - On Campus

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - forcible Sex offenses - non-forcible (include only incest & Statutory rape) Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson Simple assault Larceny-theft Intimidation Destruction/damage/vandalism of property

Hate Crimes -On Campus Student Housing

0

0

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - forcible 0 0 Sex offenses - non-forcible (include only incest & Statutory rape) 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 Motor vehicle theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Simple assault 0 0 Larceny-theft 0 0 Intimidation 0 0 Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Hate Crimes - Noncampus

2011

2012

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - forcible 0 0 Sex offenses - non-forcible (include only incest & Statutory rape) 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 Motor vehicle theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Simple assault 0 0 Larceny-theft 0 0 Intimidation 0 0 Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0

Hate Crimes - Public Property

2011

2012

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - forcible 0 0 Sex offenses - non-forcible (include only incest & Statutory rape) 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 Motor vehicle theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Simple assault 0 0 Larceny-theft 0 0 Intimidation 0 0 Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0

Arrests

Arrests - On Campus

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

Arrests - On Campus Student Housing Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

Arrests - Noncampus

2011

0 1 1

2011

0 1 1

2011

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

0 0 0

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

0 0 0

Arrests - Public Property

Disciplinary Actions

Disciplinary Actions-On Campus

2011

2011

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

0 0 0

0 6 51

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

0 0 0

0 0 0

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

0 0 0

0 0 0

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2011

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2012

0 0 0

0 2 19

Disciplinary Actions- Public Property

0

2013

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

2011

2013

2012

0 1 0

0 7 55

Disciplinary Actions-Noncampus

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2013

3 2 19

2011

0

2012

0 1 0

Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.

Drug abuse violations Liquor law violations

Disciplinary Actions-On Campus Student Housing

2013

2012

2012

0 2 3

0 2 3

0 0 0

0 0 2

0 4 49 0 4 49

2013 0 0 0

2013 0 0 0

Summary of Fires

2011

2012

2013

Name of Facility

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Building 3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 6

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 12

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 13

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 14

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Building 15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Labarge Honor’s House

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Thunder Heights

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

Hillside Apartments

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

For a copy of the Cloud County Community College campus security reports go to the following website: http://www.cloud.edu/Students/Safety/crime-statistics/index Institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters, can be obtained by contacting the Director of Auxiliary Services or by accessing the following website: http://www.cloud.edu/Students/Safety/policies-and-documentation/index

Emergency Procedures

THOSE USING FACILITIES OF CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THIS EMERGENCY PROCEDURE INFORMATION PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. WE ALSO ADVISE THAT YOU TAKE TIME TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE SHELTERS ARE LOCATED BEFORE YOUR EVENT BEGINS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS INFORMATION. If you need assistance outside of regular college hours (after 5 pm or on weekends), call Security at 785-2436646.

Emergency Notification Procedure When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you are instructed to move to the designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits.Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area.

Fire Evacuation Please take a few minutes to identify the emergency exits closest to you. In the event of a fire, proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building. Please take personal belongings with you and do NOT use elevators.

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Tornado/Severe Storm Procedure Gymnasium: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the locker rooms and Classrooms 231, 232, and 233. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

Cafeteria: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 100 or restrooms in the Student Union area.

Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

Cook Theatre: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the locker rooms by the gym area men’s restrooms. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

Conference Room: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 100 or restrooms in the Student Union area. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

ROOMS 255-259: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 10 or restrooms in the Student Union area.

Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

Best Available Storm Shelters: CONCORDIA CAMPUS Lower Level (Student Union Area)

• Music Room 100

• Restrooms

• Men’s Locker Room • Men’s Restroom • Women’s Locker Room • Women’s Restroom

• Athletic Training Room • Computer Labs (Rooms 231, 232, 233) • President’s Office

• Interior Restrooms • Interior Hallways

• Rooms 102 and 103 at the strip mall location • Bathrooms, storage room and Small Hallway at the hangar location

Middle Level

Tech East and Tech West

• Nursing Offices • Nursing Simulation Lab

Wind Energy Technology Facility GEARY COUNTY CAMPUS • Interior Restrooms

• Interior Hallways

Note: Stay away from windows and exterior doors. Always avoid the GYMNASIUM.

Inclement Weather Procedures

In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close or classes may be cancelled. Access to cancellation information varies based on course location. Local radio and TV stations are notified, information is posted on the college website: www.cloud.edu, and messages are available through the phone system 785-243-1435 or 800-729-5101. The college emergency notification system will notify subscribers of Concordia and Geary campuses cancellations. Contact the class location directly for outreach information. The following radio and TV stations will be notified: KNCK

1390 AM

Concordia

KCLY

100.9 FM

Clay Center

KREP

92.1 FM

Belleville

KHCD

89.5 FM

Hutchinson

KVSV

1190 AM

Beloit

KSAL

1150 AM

Salina

WIBW (TV)

Chan. 13

Topeka

KWCH (TV)

Chan. 12

Wichita

KOLN (TV)

Chan. 10

Lincoln, NE

KSNT (TV)

Chan. 27/49

Topeka

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For Concordia on-campus classes beginning 9:30 am or later, students should call the switchboard at (785)243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101. Course cancellation of night, off-campus and classes beginning before 9:30 am are handled by individual course instructors. For classes at GCC, students may call (785)238-8010. If the College closes because of weather, that information will also be posted on www.cancellations.com.

Emergency Text Messaging

Cloud County Community College has recently partnered with Regroup to provide a broad based emergency notification system for Cloud students, faculty and staff. Emergency messages can be delivered in many different ways: email, text message/SMS, voice broadcast, website, RSS, pagers, mobile devices, and social media like Facebook and Twitter. Each student, staff and faculty member will be automatically enrolled in the system and will have the option to choose what format they would like to receive messages. For more information contact Janet Eubanks, Dir. of Auxiliary Services at ext. 342 or on her cell 785.614.5201.

Emergency Numbers Police/Sheriff

911

Fire

911

Ambulance

911

Non-Emergency Numbers

Law Enforcement

Cloud County Sheriff

785-243-3636

Concordia

785-243-3131

Fire 785-243-4411

Hospitals

Cloud County Health Center 1100 Highland Drive (Concordia) 785-243-1234 www.cchc.com

Geary Community Hospital 1102 St. Mary’s Rd. (Junction City) 785-238-4131 www.gkhks.org

Health Department

Cloud County Health Department 1010 3rd Ave. (Concordia) 785-243-8140

Geary County Health Department 1212 W. Ash St. (Junction City) 785-762-5788

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Kansas Crisis Hotline 1-888-END-ABUSE (363-2287) www.kcsdv.org/ksresources.html

Federal Bureau of Investigation (Wichita)

1-316-262-0031 www.fbi.gov

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

785-296-8200 www.accesskansas.org/kbi/

Pawnee Mental Health Crisis Hotline (Concordia)

785-243-8900 http://pawnee.org EMERGENCY HOTLINE: 1.800.609.2002

Poison Help Hotline

1-800-222-1222 http://www.1-800-222-1222.info/poisonhelp.asp

Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) www.hopeline.com

Road and Weather Conditions

Kansas Road Conditions 866-511-KDOT (511-5368) 511 (cell phones) http://511.ksdot.org/KanRoadPublic_VE/Default.aspx

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INDEX OF CONTENT Academic Calendar 2-3 Academic Due Process 9 Academic Integrity and Honesty 9-10, 42 Academic Regulations 4-14 Academic Probation and Suspension 6-7 Accommodation for Disability 13, 30 Accommodation Due Process 9, 31-32 Accreditation 4 Add Procedure 5 Admissions 30 Adult Education Program 30 Administrative Drop & Withdrawal Procedures 13-14 Advisement Center 32-33 Alcohol and Controlled Substances 42 Articulation Agreements 9 Assessment of Student Learning 10-11 Athletics 36 Athletic Scholarships 29 Assault & Battery 42 Assembly 42 Attendance 10 Availability of Annual Security Report 54 Bookstore 33 Bookstore Policy & Guidelines 33-34 Bullying, Discrimination, or Harrassment 43 Business Office 15-16 Campus Crime Statistics 54-57 Campus Safety and Security 54-59 Career and Transfer Center 34 Cheating 9 Checking Account Balance 16 Children’s Center 34 CLEP, ACT, DANTES 8 Computer/Campus Computing System 42-43 Concurrent Enrollment 8 Contracts 43 Cooperative Education 34 Counseling 35 Counterfeiting 43 Course Transfer 11 Credit by Examination 8 Credit for Prior Learning 8 Degrees 4 Directory Information 53 Disciplinary Records 47 Disruptive Behavior 43 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information 35 Dumping and Littering 43 Electronic Devices 43 Emergency Procedures 57-58 Emergency Notification Procedure 57 Emergency Numbers 59 Emergency Text Messaging 59 Enrollment and Withdrawal 5 FACTS Payment Plan 16 False Information 43 Fees 15 Federal Direct Loan Program 20-22 Federal Financial Aid 18-28 Federal Financial Aid Refund Information 23 Federal Pell Grant 19 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant 19-20 Federal Work Study 20 FERPA 53 Final Examinations 11 Financial Information 15-29

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Fire Evacuation Procedures Fitness Center Food Service on the Concordia campus Formal Complaint Process Foundation Scholarships Gambling GED program Grading System Graduation Guaranteed Course Transfer Falsification Hava Java Coffee Shop Hazing Health Services Honor Graduate Honor Roll Inclement Weather Procedures Interference Intramurals Leave of Absence Liability Statement Library Military Credit Military Education Benefits Notice of Nondiscrimination Occupational Certificate Parking Payment of Tuition & Fees Phi Theta Kappa Plagiarism Records on Hold Refund Payment Policy Refund Procedures Renewal of Academic Scholarships Residence Life Residency Requirements Reverse Transfer SAFE T-Birds Program Satisfactory Academic Progress Scholarships (Instiutional) Sexual Misconduct Procedures SNAP (Special Needs Accommodation Planning) Storm Shelters Student Classification Student Clubs and Organizations Student Code of Conduct Student Educational Records - Rights of Privacy Student Media Student Retention Services Student’s Right to Know Student Success Center Student Union Substance Abuse & Health Issues T-Bird Login Theft/Vandalism Thunderville Timely Warnings Tobacco Use Transcripts Transferability TRiO - Student Support Services Tuition and Fees Unauthorized Collaboration Vehicle Rules and Regulations Veteran’s Services Weapons

57 34-35 35 47-48 29 43 30 5-6 7-8 11-12 9 35 43 35-36 7 8 58-59 43 36 10 36 36-37 8 29 1 4 37-38 15-17 39 9 11 17, 24 17-18 28 38 38 12 38-39 6 28-29 48-52 31 58 5 39 42-47 53 40 39-40 54 40 40 36 41 43 41 54 43 11 11-12 41 15-16 9 37-38 41 44

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August 17 - August 23, 2015

17

MONDAY

18

Be a T-Bird!

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • ADJUNCT FACULTY INSERVICE - Geary County Campus 6 pm - 8 pm

TUESDAY

19

Go places.

CC

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY

WEDNESDAY

• ALL FACULTY/STAFF FALL 2015 INSERVICE

• VB vs Kansas Wesleyan JV - Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

20

THURSDAY

21

FRIDAY

22

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • STUDENT SERVICES DAY - Geary County Campus 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 5:30 pm

CC

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT DAY - Concordia Campus

23

SUNDAY

• Campus Housing Move In - Concordia 9 am - 5 pm •Parent/Family Reception - Concordia 4 pm- 5:30 pm, T-Bird Cafe •Playfair Student Activity- Concordia 7 pm, Gymnasium

• Campus Housing Move In - Concordia 10 am - 12 pm • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Concordia 1 pm - 5 pm • Mandatory Housing Meeting - Concordia TBA

Going anywhere starts here!

August 24- August 30, 2015

24

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Concordia 9 am - 12 pm • STUDENT SERVICES DAY - Concordia 1:30 - 3:30 pm • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Geary County Campus •Freshmen Sunrise Breakfast, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 7:30 am, Poet’s Grove • Work Study Training I - eligible students only, 1:30-2:30 pm, Rm 257 • Work Study Training II eligible students only , 2:30-3:30 pm, Rm 257 •Ice Cream Social, 6-7 pm,Thunderville •Building Events, 7 pm

25

TUESDAY

First day of school pictures!

Don’t forget to stop by the Union TODAY and have your picture taken with Thor.

•Back to School BBQ, 5 pm,

by Fitness Center-Concordia

26

WEDNESDAY

CC

• FALL 2015 CLASSES BEGIN All locations (including 1st 8-wk session at GCC)

•Wiffle Ball, 7 pm,- Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

27

THURSDAY

• College Skills Group Meeting #1, 11 am

•Block Party, 5-8 pm, Downtown - Concordia Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (1st 8-wk) class for 100% refund

28

FRIDAY

•Mud Volleyball Tournament, 6 pm, Mud Pit- Concordia

29

SATURDAY

CC 30

SUNDAY

•Wet & Wild Day - Bus trip to Kenwood Cove and Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina

•Disc Golf event, 1 pm, Poet’s Grove - Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

August 31- September 6, 2015 MONDAY

31

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• PTK C4 Pledge - GCC

Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (16-wk) class for 100% refund

1

TUESDAY

• “Tie” One on Tuesday - GCC •Clubs & Organizations Fair, 5 pm, - Concordia

Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (1st 8-wk) class for 50% refund

2

WEDNESDAY

CC

• Watermelon Wednesday GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

3

THURSDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

• Welcome Back BBQ, 11 am 12:30 pm/5 pm-6:30 pm - GCC •Faith Fair, 5 pm, Student Union- Concordia

4

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

CC 6

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

September 7- September 13, 2015

7

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• LABOR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

8

TUESDAY

Degree Planning Sessions at GCC today through 9/18

Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (16-wk) class for 50% refund

9

WEDNESDAY

CC

• VB vs Colby CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (1st 8-wk) class for 25% refund

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

10

THURSDAY

• Patriot Day - GCC

CC

• SOCCER vs Garden City CC - Concordia, 3:00 pm, Soccer Field

11

FRIDAY

• KACCT/COP, Quarterly meeting, Concordia

12

SATURDAY

• KACCT/COP, Quarterly meeting, Concordia

13

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

September 14- September 20, 2015

14

MONDAY

15

TUESDAY

• Foundation Scholarship Reception, 6 pm - at Concordia • SOCCER vs Dodge City CC - Concordia, 4:00 pm, Soccer Field

16

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• VB vs Hutchinson CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

17

THURSDAY

• College Skills Group Meeting #2, 11 am

• Constitution Day/Voter’s

Registration - GCC

18 FRIDAY

19

SATURDAY

CC SUNDAY

•September Star Party - Concordia 8 pm- 10 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

20

• VB vs Barton CC Concordia, 2:00 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

September 21- September 27, 2015

21

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• Campus Information Presentation, TRiO/PTK - GCC

22

TUESDAY

• Campus Information Presentation, Student Senate and Veterans - GCC

Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (16-wk) class for 25% refund

23

WEDNESDAY

CC

Today is the last day to DROP a Fall 2015 16-wk class. If you need to drop, speak with an academic advisor.

• Campus Information Presentation, Multicultural and Spanish Club - GCC • Casino Night - Concordia 5 pm-6:45 pm - meal 7 pm - Casino event

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

24

THURSDAY

• Campus Information Presentation, English Club and A & P Club - GCC

25

FRIDAY

• Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction ceremony, 6 pm, Cook Theatre - held at Concordia • PTK Induction reception, 7 pm, Library - Concordia

26

SATURDAY

CC 27

SUNDAY

• Concordia Fall Fest, dowtown Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

September 28- October 4, 2015

28

MONDAY

29

TUESDAY

30

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• VB vs Dodge City CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

1

THURSDAY

2

FRIDAY

3

SATURDAY

CC 4

SUNDAY

• SOCCER vs Cowley CC Concordia, 3:00 pm, Soccer Field

Going anywhere starts here!

October 5 - October 11, 2015

5

MONDAY

6

TUESDAY

7

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• Multicultural Country Spotlight - GCC

• VB vs Butler CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

8

THURSDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

• HS Sophomore Career Day, Admissions event - Concordia

9

FRIDAY

•Financial Aid Refund Day

10

SATURDAY

CC 11

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

October 12- October 18, 2015

12

MONDAY

13

TUESDAY

14

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

•Mid-Term Exams - all 16-week classes

CC

•Mid-Term Exams - all 16-week classes

•Mid-Term Exams - all 16-week classes •1st 8-week session classes END • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (2nd 8-wk) - Geary County Campus 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

• VB vs Pratt CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

15

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• College Skills Group Meeting #3, 11 am

•Mid-Term Exams - all 16-week classes

CC

• SOCCER vs Barton CC Concordia, 4:00 pm, Soccer Field

16

FRIDAY

17

SATURDAY

18

SUNDAY

•October Star Party - Concordia 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

October 19- October 25, 2015

19

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

•2nd 8-week session classes BEGIN

20

TUESDAY

21

WEDNESDAY

CC

• VB vs Iowa Western CC - Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (2nd 8-wk) class for 100% refund

Going anywhere starts here!

22

THURSDAY

• HS Senior Preview Day, Admissions event Concordia

• Arsenic and Old Lace, Fall play, Cook Theatre

23 FRIDAY

• Arsenic and Old Lace, Fall play, Cook Theatre • Family Weekend - Concordia Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (2nd 8-wk) class for 50% refund

24

SATURDAY

• Arsenic and Old Lace, Fall play, Cook Theatre

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 25

SUNDAY

• Family Weekend - Concordia

• Family Weekend - Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

October 26- November 1, 2015

26 MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

HORROR WEEK begins today! Be on the lookout for student activities happening this week.

• Winter Intersession, Spring 2016 & Summer 2016 Enrollment BEGINS,

all students - GCC; sophomores only - Concordia

• SOCCER vs Johnson County CC - Concordia, 4:00 pm, Soccer Field • VB vs Seward County CC - Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

27 TUESDAY

28

WEDNESDAY

CC Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

29

• Pumpkin Carving Contest/ Costume Contest - GCC • Chili Feed, 11 am-1:30 pm - GCC

CC

• VB vs Garden City CC Concordia, 6:30 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

FRIDAY

30 •Financial Aid, Refund Day

(Single Term 2nd Half)

Last day to drop a Fall 2015 (2nd 8-wk) class for 25% refund

31

SATURDAY

1

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

November 2- November 8, 2015

2

MONDAY

3

TUESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• MBB vs SE Nebraska CC Concordia, 7 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

4

WEDNESDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

5

THURSDAY

• Cook Legacy Award Presentation, 7 pm, Cook Theatre

• COOK LECTURE SERIES EVENT, “The Finest Hours: Resiliency & Leadership Lessons from America’s Greatest Rescue” Michael Tougias, 7:30 pm, Cook Theatre

6

FRIDAY

7

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 8

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

November 9- November 15, 2015

9

MONDAY

• Winter Intersession, Spring 2016 & Summer 2016 Enrollment BEGINS, freshmen - Concordia

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB vs Kansas Wesleyan JV - Concordia, 6 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

10

TUESDAY

• Celebrating Service Members - GCC

11

WEDNESDAY

• VETERAN’S DAY- COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

• WBB vs Doane College JV Concordia, 6 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

12

THURSDAY

13

FRIDAY

• Middle School Leadership Academcy, TBA - GCC

14

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 15

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

November 16- November 22, 2015

16

MONDAY

17

TUESDAY

• The Voice - Blind Auditions, 7 pm - Cook Theatre - Concordia

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB vs Northeast CC Concordia, 6 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

18

WEDNESDAY

• A “Taste of Culture” Potluck 11 am-12:30 pm and 5 pm - 6:30 pm- GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

19

THURSDAY

20

FRIDAY

•Financial Aid, Refund Day (2nd Start classes)

21

SATURDAY

CC 22

SUNDAY

•November Star Party - Concordia 6 pm- 8 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

November 23- November 29, 2015

23

MONDAY

24

TUESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB vs Hesston College Concordia, 6 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

25

WEDNESDAY

• THANKSGIVING BREAK- COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

Going anywhere starts here!

26

THURSDAY

27 FRIDAY

28

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • THANKSGIVING BREAK- COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

CC

• THANKSGIVING BREAK- COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

29

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

November 30- December 6, 2015

30

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB/MBB vs Independence CC - Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

1

TUESDAY

Today is the deadline for fall completors to petition to graduate in May

2

WEDNESDAY

• Wacky Holiday Wear DayGCC • Christmas Tree Lighting- 11 am, GCC • The Voice - Live Show 7 pm - Cook Theatre - Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

3

THURSDAY

4

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 6

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

December 7- December 13, 2015

7

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• Christmas Door DecoratingGCC

8

TUESDAY

• Christmas Door DecoratingGCC

9

WEDNESDAY

CC

• Christmas Door DecoratingGCC • Fall Financial Aid Exit Counseling, (For all student loan borrowers leaving Cloud), 2:30 - 4:30 pm, GCC - in Student Services; Concordia - in Library Computer lab

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

10

THURSDAY

• Christmas Door DecoratingJUDGING, GCC • A Charlie Brown Christmas, Drama department production, Brown Grand Theatre

11

FRIDAY

• A Charlie Brown Christmas, Drama department production, Brown Grand Theatre Today is the last day to withdraw from individual Fall 2015 classes

12

SATURDAY

CC

Today is the last day to WITHDRAW from a Fall 2015 16-wk class. If you need to withdraw, speak with an academic advisor.

13

SUNDAY

• A Charlie Brown Christmas, Drama department production, Brown Grand Theatre

•Late Night Breakfast - Concordia 10 pm, T-Bird Cafe

• WBB/MBB vs Neosho CC Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

December 14- December 20, 2015

14

MONDAY

15

TUESDAY

16

Be a T-Bird!

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session at GCC)

CC

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session at GCC)

• Fall 2015 Book Buy Back, TBA, T-Bird Bookstore, Concordia & GCC

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session at GCC)

• Fall 2015 Book Buy Back, TBA, T-Bird Bookstore, Concordia & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

17

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session at GCC) • LAST DAY FOR FALL 2015 OUTREACH CLASSES

• Fall 2015 Book Buy Back, TBA, T-Bird Bookstore, Concordia & GCC

18 FRIDAY

• Winter Holiday Lunch, All College Employees, Concordia

19

SATURDAY

CC

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

20

SUNDAY

• INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM •December Star Party - Concordia 6 pm- 8 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

December 21- December 27, 2015

21

MONDAY

22

TUESDAY

23

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

CC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

24

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

25

FRIDAY

26

SATURDAY

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

CC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

27

SUNDAY

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED Concordia & GCC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED Concordia & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

December 28- January 3, 2016

28

MONDAY

29

TUESDAY

30

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

CC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

31

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

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• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

2

SATURDAY

3

SUNDAY

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED Concordia & GCC

• WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED Concordia & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

January 4 - January 10, 2016

4

MONDAY

5

TUESDAY

6

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• COLLEGE REOPENS - Concordia & GCC • INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CC

• INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• WBB/MBB vs Coffeyville CC Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

7

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

8

FRIDAY

9

SATURDAY

• INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CC • INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10

SUNDAY

• INTERTERM - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Going anywhere starts here!

January 11- January 17, 2016

11

MONDAY

12

TUESDAY

13

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • ADJUNCT FACULTY INSERVICE - Geary County Campus 6 pm - 8 pm

CC

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY

Going anywhere starts here!

14

THURSDAY

15

FRIDAY

16

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • STUDENT SERVICES DAY - Geary County Campus 9 am - 12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

CC • FACULTY CONTRACT DAY

17

SUNDAY

•January Star Party - Concordia 6 pm- 8 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

January 18- January 24, 2016

18

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - All locations

• Campus Housing Move In, for new students - Concordia

19

TUESDAY

20

WEDNESDAY

CC

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY • STUDENT SERVICES DAY - Concordia 1:30 - 3:30 pm • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Geary County Campus 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

• SPRING 2016 CLASSES BEGIN All locations (including 1st 8-wk session at GCC)

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

21

THURSDAY

22

FRIDAY

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (1st 8-wk) class for 100% refund

23

SATURDAY

CC 24

SUNDAY

• WBB/MBB vs Hutchinson CC - Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

January 25- January 31, 2016

25

MONDAY

26

TUESDAY

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (16-wk) class for 100% refund Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (1st 8-wk) class for 50% refund

27

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• Ag Night at the ballgame, TBA, Concordia • WBB/MBB vs Barton CC Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

28

THURSDAY

29

FRIDAY

30

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 31

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

February 1- February 7, 2016

1

MONDAY

Today is the deadline for spring completors to petition to graduate in May

2

TUESDAY

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (16-wk) class for 50% refund Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (1st 8-wk) class for 25% refund

3

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB/MBB vs Colby CC Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

4

THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

6

SATURDAY

CC 7

SUNDAY

• Annual HS Youth for Music - Concordia, TBA • WBB/MBB vs Seward County CC - Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

February 8- February 14, 2016

8

MONDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

Degree Planning Sessions at GCC today through 2/19

Week of Love Activities today through 2/12 - Concordia

9

TUESDAY

10

WEDNESDAY

CC Going anywhere starts here!

11

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• Sundaes on Thursday, 11 am - noon/ 5-6 pm - GCC

12 FRIDAY

13

SATURDAY

CC 14

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

February 15- February 21, 2016

15

MONDAY

2016 Homecoming Week begins today. Activities will run through 2/20.

16

TUESDAY

17

WEDNESDAY

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (16-wk) class for 25% refund

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• PRESIDENT’S DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - All locations

CC Today is the last day to DROP a Spring 2016 16-wk class. If you need to drop, speak with an academic advisor.

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

18

THURSDAY

19 FRIDAY

20

SATURDAY

CC 21

SUNDAY

• 2016 Homecoming - Concordia • WBB/MBB vs Garden City CC - Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium •February Star Party - Concordia 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, Earl Bane Observatory • National FFA Week, February 20-27

Going anywhere starts here!

February 22- February 28, 2016

22 MONDAY

23 TUESDAY

24

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• WBB/MBB vs Dodge City CC Concordia, 6/8 pm, Arley Bryant Gymnasium

Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

25

THURSDAY

• PTK Spring Induction, 6:30 pm - held at the Geary County Campus

26 FRIDAY

27

SATURDAY

CC 28

SUNDAY

• Science Saturday, 9 am - noon - GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

February 29- March 6, 2016

29

MONDAY

1

TUESDAY

2

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

3

THURSDAY

4

FRIDAY

•Financial Aid Refund Day

5

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 6

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

March 7- March 13, 2016

7

MONDAY

8

TUESDAY

9

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• MID-TERM EXAMS

CC

• MID-TERM EXAMS

• MID-TERM EXAMS • 1ST 8-WEEK SESSION CLASSES END

Going anywhere starts here!

10

THURSDAY

11 FRIDAY

12

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • MID-TERM EXAMS

CC 13

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

March 14- March 20, 2016

14 MONDAY

15 TUESDAY

16

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (All locations)

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• SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (All locations)

• SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (All locations)

Going anywhere starts here!

17

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

18 FRIDAY

19

SATURDAY

• SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (All locations) • NEW 2ND 8-WEEK STUDENT ORIENTATION - Geary County Campus, 5:30 pm - 6:30- pm

CC

• SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (All locations)

20

SUNDAY

•March Star Party - Concordia 8 pm- 10 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

March 21- March 27, 2015

21

MONDAY

22

TUESDAY

23

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• 2nd 8-week session classes begin

CC

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (2nd 8-wk) class for 100% refund

Going anywhere starts here!

24

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• Easter Egg Splash and Dash, 4 pm - GCC

•Financial Aid, Refund Day

(Single Term 2nd Half)

25 FRIDAY

26

SATURDAY

CC

• GOOD FRIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

27

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

March 28- April 3, 2015 MONDAY

28

•PTK Faculty/Student Research Forum, today through April 22 - GCC

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (2nd 8-wk) class for 50% refund

29

TUESDAY

• High School Aggie Days, TBA, Concordia

30

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

31

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

2

SATURDAY

CC 3

SUNDAY

• HS Regional Music Festival - Concordia, TBA • 2016 Annual Scholarship Auction, TBA, Concordia

Going anywhere starts here!

April 4- April 10, 2016

4

MONDAY

• Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 Enrollment BEGINS,Concordia and GCC

Last day to drop a Spring 2016 (2nd 8-wk) class for 25% refund

5

TUESDAY

6

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

7

THURSDAY

• High School Junior Day, Admissions Recruitment event, Concordia

8

FRIDAY

9

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 10

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

April 11- April 17, 2016

11

MONDAY

12

TUESDAY

13

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

14

THURSDAY

CC

• Seussical the Musical, Spring musical, Brown Grand Theatre

15 FRIDAY

• High School Art Show, TBA, Concordia

• Seussical the Musical, Spring musical, Brown Grand Theatre

16

SATURDAY

17

SUNDAY

•April Star Party - Concordia 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm, Earl Bane Observatory • Seussical the Musical, Spring musical, Brown Grand Theatre

Going anywhere starts here!

April 18- April 24, 2016

18

MONDAY

19

TUESDAY

20

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

21

THURSDAY

22 FRIDAY

• Black and Gold Award Banquet, TBA - GCC

•Financial Aid, Refund Day (2nd Start classes)

23

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 24

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

April 25- May 1, 2016 MONDAY

25 26 TUESDAY

27

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

28

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• Spring Fling BBQ, TBA - GCC

29 FRIDAY

• Campus Beautification DayGCC

30

SATURDAY

CC 1

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

May 2- May 8, 2016

2

MONDAY

3

TUESDAY

• Spring Financial Aid Exit Counseling, (For all student loan borrowers leaving Cloud), 2:30 - 4:30 pm, GCC - in Student Services; Concordia - in Library Computer lab

4

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• Spring Financial Aid Exit Counseling, (For all student loan borrowers leaving Cloud), 2:30 - 4:30 pm, GCC - in Student Services; Concordia - in Library Computer lab

Going anywhere starts here!

5

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

• Spring Financial Aid Exit Counseling, (For all student loan borrowers leaving Cloud), 2:30 - 4:30 pm, GCC - in Student Services; Concordia - in Library Computer lab

6

FRIDAY

• Graduate Reception, 6-7:30 pm - GCC

CC

Today is the last day to withdraw Today is the last day to WITHDRAW from a Spring 2016 16-wk class. If you need from individual Spring 2016 to withdraw, speak with an academic advisor. classes

7

SATURDAY

8

SUNDAY

•Late Night Breakfast - Concordia 10 pm, T-Bird Cafe

Going anywhere starts here!

May 9- May 15, 2016

9

MONDAY

10

TUESDAY

11

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session)

CC

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session)

• FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session)

Going anywhere starts here!

12

THURSDAY

13 FRIDAY

•May Star Party - Concordia 9 pm- 11 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

14

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • FINAL EXAMS (including 2nd 8-wk session) • LAST DAY FOR SPRING 2016 OUTREACH CLASSES

CC

• COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES - at Concordia for all graduates Graduate Reception - 3:30 - 5:30 pm Nursing Pinning - 4 pm Commencement - 7 pm

15 SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

May 16- May 22, 2016 MONDAY

16 17 TUESDAY

18

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• FACULTY CONTRACT DAY

CC Going anywhere starts here!

19

THURSDAY

20 FRIDAY

21

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 22

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

May 23- May 29, 2016

23

MONDAY

24

TUESDAY

25

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

• STUDENT SERVICES DAY FOR SUMMER SESSIONS-GCC Testing at 10 am / 1 pm - 5 pm

Going anywhere starts here!

26

THURSDAY

27 FRIDAY

28

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION FOR SUMMER SESSIONS - GCC

CC 29 SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

May 30- June 5, 2016

30

MONDAY

31

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

• MEMORIAL DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

CC

• SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN - Session I (Concordia & GCC), Extended session (GCC) and Uutreach

Going anywhere starts here!

2

THURSDAY

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session I class for 100% refund Last day to drop a Summer 2016 GCC Extended & Online class for 100% refund

3

FRIDAY

4

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 5

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

June 7- June 13, 2016

6

MONDAY

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session I class for 50% refund

7

TUESDAY

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session I class for 25% refund Last day to drop a Summer 2016 GCC Extended & Online class for 50% refund

8

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

9

THURSDAY

10 FRIDAY

11

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC SUNDAY

12

Going anywhere starts here!

June 13- June 19, 2016

13 MONDAY

14 TUESDAY

15

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

16

THURSDAY

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 GCC Extended & Online class for 25% refund

17 FRIDAY

18

SATURDAY

CC 19 SUNDAY

•June Star Party - Concordia 9 pm- 11 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

June 20- June 26, 2016 MONDAY

20

21

TUESDAY

22

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

23

THURSDAY

24 FRIDAY

25

SATURDAY

CC 26

SUNDAY

• GED GRADUATION - CONCORDIA

• GED GRADUATION - GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

June 27- July 3, 2016 MONDAY

27

28

TUESDAY

29

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

30

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

2

SATURDAY

• SUMMER SESSION I CLASSES END - CONCORDIA & GCC

CC 3

SUNDAY

•July Star Party - Concordia 9 pm- 11 pm, Earl Bane Observatory

Going anywhere starts here!

July 4- July 10, 2016

4

MONDAY

5

TUESDAY

6

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

•INDEPENDENCE DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (All locations)

CC

• SUMMER SESSION II CLASSES BEGIN- CONCORDIA & GCC

Going anywhere starts here!

7

THURSDAY

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session II class for 100% refund

8

FRIDAY

9

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 10

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

July 11- July 17, 2016 MONDAY

11

TUESDAY

12

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session II class for 50% refund

WEDNESDAY

13

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC

Last day to drop a Summer 2016 Session II class for 25% refund

Going anywhere starts here!

14

THURSDAY

15 FRIDAY

16

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 17 SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

July 18- July 24, 2016 MONDAY

18

19

TUESDAY

20

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

21

THURSDAY

22 FRIDAY

23

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS • LAST DAY OF SUMMER 2016 OUTREACH CLASSES

CC 24

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

July 25- July 31, 2016 MONDAY

25

26

TUESDAY

27

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

28

THURSDAY

29 FRIDAY

30

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC 31

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

August 1- August 7, 2016

1

MONDAY

2

TUESDAY

3

WEDNESDAY

Go places.

Be a T-Bird!

CC Going anywhere starts here!

4

THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

6

SATURDAY

CLOUD COUNTY T-BIRDS

CC

• LAST DAY OF SUMMER SESSION II CLASSES (Concordia & GCC ) AND EXTENDED SUMMER - GCC

7

SUNDAY

Going anywhere starts here!

NOTES

BLACK AND GOLD CCCC Fight Song

Written and composed by Patrick Sieben

Way up North in old Cloud County the mighty Thunderbird, fighting with pride and honor, its thunder shall be heard charging on in glorious vict’ry like warriors of old to fight for T-bird glory ‘neath the Black and the Gold!

Concordia Campus

2221 Campus Drive Concordia, KS 66901 ____________________________785.243.1435 Toll Free ______________________________________800.729.5101 Fax__________________________________________ 785.243.1043

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS________________________________ext. 248 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ______________________ ext. 335 ADMISSIONS _____________________________________ ext. 212 ADVISEMENT CENTER______________________________ext. 275 ATHLETICS _______________________________________ ext. 290 BOOKSTORE ______________________________________ext. 289 BUSINESS OFFICE _________________________________ ext. 202 CAREER & TRANSFER CENTER_______________________ext. 323 FINANCIAL AID _____________________________________ext. 281 FOUNDATION _____________________________________ ext. 232 INFORMATION CENTER ____________________________ 0 IT _______________________________________________ ext. 253 LIBRARY _________________________________________ ext. 224 RESIDENCE LIFE/STUDENT ACTIVITIES _______________ ext. 340 STUDENT RETENTION SPECIALIST____________________ext. 317 SECURITY ____________________________________785.243.6646 STUDENT HEALTH _________________________________ ext. 237 STUDENT RECORDS _______________________________ ext. 210 STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER ________________________ext. 231 TRiO _____________________________________________ext. 361 VETERAN’S BENEFITS ______________________________ext. 207

Geary County Campus

631 Caroline Avenue Junction City, KS 66441 __________________________785.238.8010 Toll Free ______________________________________800.729.5101 Fax___________________________________________785.238.2898

ADMISSIONS ______________________________________ ext. 750 ADVISEMENT______________________________________ ext. 714 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY _____________________________ ext. 719 FINANCIAL AID _____________________________________ext. 723 IT _______________________________________________ ext. 720 STUDENT RETENTION SPECIALIST____________________ext. 713 STUDENT SERVICES _______________________________ext. 723 STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER ________________________ext. 730 TRiO _____________________________________________ ext. 732 VETERAN’S BENEFITS ______________________________ ext. 750

Online & Outreach

CONCURRENT COURSES _________________________ext. 373 ONLINE COURSES _______________________________ext. 377 OUTREACH COURSES ____________________________ext. 373

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