Albany Technical College Student Success Guide Fall 2021 by Albany Technical College

SUCCESS GUIDE FOR STUDENT LEARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE PHONE LIST NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

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STUDENT REFERENCES Student ID Badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Bank Mobile Refund Selection Card .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Purchasing Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Program Advisement/Class Registration/Graduation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Printing Your Class Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Understanding Your Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Online Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Accessing Student Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 What is DegreeWorks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Library and Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Student Responsibility .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

STUDENT RESOURCES Academic Advisement Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Academic Achievement Center (Tutoring) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Campus Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

STUDENT AFFAIRS Registrar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Testing Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 Career Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 Purple Briefcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Disability Services/Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Special Populations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Retention Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Student Tracking and Retention Services (STARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Student Life.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Student Disciplinary Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27

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ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

QUICK REFERENCE PHONE LIST My Academic Advisor Advisor Email Advisor Phone Number Advisor Location

229.430.3500 albanytech.edu ADMISSIONS

FINANCIAL AID

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BUSINESS OFFICE

STUDENT AFFAIRS/REGISTRAR

229.430.3057

229.430.5281

BOOKSTORE

LIBRARY

229.430.1896

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

229.430.3939

229.430.0669

TITAN CAFÉ

DISABILITY SERVICES

229.430.1647

229.430.2854

HELP DESK

STUDENT LIFE

229.430.3559

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CAMPUS POLICE

TESTING CENTER

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NEW STUDENT

CHECK LIST

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Meet program advisor and Register for classes Print Detailed Schedule Attend New Student Orientation

Both General Session and Program Orientations

Obtain Student ID Badge

PRINT ME

Obtain a Student Parking Permit from the Business Office

Setup your Bank Mobile Account Purchase Books needed for classes Login to Blackboard to confirm attendance Needed for both On - Campus and Online Classes

your official means of communication for the college

Explore your new college environment Via the campus map or online platform

DID YOU KNOW?

You can access Important Calendar Dates and Deadlines for each semester online at albanytech.edu. Click on Campus Life, then access Student Calendar on the left for a printable pdf or online version.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES & DEADLINES Please refer to the Student Calendar for these and other important dates. • First & Last Day of class of term; Preregistration for upcoming semester, etc • Last day to Add Classes First 3 days of A & B Term only

• Last day to Drop without ANY penalty First 3 days of A&B Term only • Last day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty Financial Aid may possibly be affected

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IMPORTANT

THINGS TO KNOW STUDENT ID BADGE

PURCHASING BOOKS

LOCATION: LOGISTICS EDUCATION CENTER (LEC), ROOM#102

LOCATION: FREEDOM HALL | PHONE: 229.430.3512

Student ID badges are required any time you are on campus. Please remember you will always need your ID Badge when on campus to obtain information from Student Affairs, access classrooms, enter the Anthony O. Parker Library, use any labs, or participate in on- or offcampus activities.

Books and supplies can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore starting on the first day of the term if using your Financial Aid award. You will need a copy of your current class schedule and either your student ID Badge or StateIssued ID. Don’t want to wait in line for your books. Use the Titan Book Express to order and pick up from the Express lane or order online and have them shipped directly to your door. Visit www.albanytech.edu > Click on Campus Life > Click on Bookstore for more information.

• Location: ID Badges are made in the LEC, Room 102 • What to bring: You will need a copy of your current class schedule and a State issued ID • Lost ID/Replacement: Pay ID Replacement fee of $5 at the business office and take the receipt, current class schedule and State-issued ID to LEC, Room 102 for a replacement.

PROGRAM ADVISEMENT/ CLASS REGISTRATION/GRADUATION • Registration for New Students: Meet with an Advisor or visit the Academic Advisement Center

PARKING PERMITS

LOCATION: KIRKLAND BUILDING - BUSINESS OFFICE/ CASHIER’S WINDOW | PHONE: 229.430.3057

• Registration for Returning Students: You will meet with your Program Advisor for guidance on completing your program of study and to register for all future classes.

If you will be driving on campus, a parking permit is required for your vehicle. Parking permits can be purchased from the Business Office cashier’s window in the Kirkland building.

• Graduation Application: You will contact your program advisor to initiate the graduation application process when you register for your last semester of classes. Completed graduation application packet will be turned in to the Office of the Registrar.

BANK MOBILE REFUND SELECTION CARD All students will receive information from Bank Mobile via email and regular mail on how to make a selection to receive refunds. All refunds are handled through the Business Office. Visit www.albanytech.edu and/or the Business Office cashier’s window or call 229.430.3057 for more information.

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PRINTING YOUR

CLASS SCHEDULE ON CAMPUS: USE A TITAN RED KIOSK ONLINE: HTTPS://MYTITANS.ALBANYTECH.EDU TITAN RED KIOSK • Select Enter Secure Area • User ID: – Enter your Student ID# (or your Social Security #) without any spaces or dashes • PIN: – By Default, your pin number is your Date of Birth (MMDDYY Format) • Ex. If you were born on February 14, 1990 – your pin would 021490 • If this is your first time logging into your BannerWeb account, the system will ask you to re-enter your password and CREATE your own security question and answer. Afterwards, you will answer a few other questions – then you are all set to access your student account. • Select Student Services and Financial Aid • Select Registration • Select Student Detail Schedule • Select Term • Click on Submit • Print your Student Detail Schedule

ONLINE SINGLE SIGN-ON PAGE (OKTA)

• Go to albanytech.edu • Select ATC Single Sign-on • Log in with the following information: • User ID:Student email address (first initial, last name & last 4 numbers of student ID) followed by @student.albanytech.edu) • Password: Birthdate as mm\dd\yyyy (ex. 03051996 for 03/05/1996) unless you’ve changed the password • Select Bannerweb • Select Student Services and Financial Aid • Select Registration • Select Student Detail Schedule For any issues, contact the Helpdesk at 229-430-3497 or • Select a Term helpdesk@albanytech.edu • Click on Submit • Print Your Student Detail Schedule 6

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

A B C D E

A. Total Number of Credit Hours for the semester. (Note: 6 credits is half-time status and 12 or more credits is Full-Time student status. Maximum credit hours in a semester is 18)

H. Where; Location of class-Name of the Building and Room Number I. Date Range of class. A-Term (Full Semester), B-Term (First 8 weeks of the Semester), and C-Term (Last 8 weeks of the Semester). Date range will indicate in which part of term you are registered.

B. Official Name of Class (ex. above: “Soldering Technology”) o “ELCR”= Course Section “1005”= Course Section Number

J. SCHEDULE TYPE: Hybrid: Class meets on Campus, and a percentage of your assignments are online Online: 100% of instruction, assignment submission, etc., is online

C. CRN is the Course Reference Number D. Number of Credit hours for that class E. Campus where class is located

K. Instructor: Name of instructor for the class

F. Time of Class: Beginning and Ending time of the class G. Day(s) of the week the class meets M - Mondays; T - Tuesdays; W - Wednesdays; R - Thursdays; F - Fridays; S - Saturdays; TBA - Online class 7

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ONLINE COURSES

HOW TO ACCESS BLACKBOARD: 1. Go to albanytech.edu 2. Select ATC Single Sign-on 3. Log in with the following information:

• User ID:Student email address (first initial, last name & last 4 numbers of student ID) followed by @student.albanytech.edu) • Password: Birthdate as mm\dd\yyyy (ex. 03051996 for 03/05/1996) unless you’ve changed the password 4. Select Blackboard

HOW TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE ON BLACKBOARD FOR ONLINE COURSES:

Confirm Attendance will begin on the first day of class. You must login to Blackboard on the first day and confirm attendance. If you are registered for a class after the first day of the semester, you must login on that day to confirm attendance and student blackboard orientation. 1. Select course from list on Blackboard. 2. Click on the Start Here link on the menu on the left side. 3. Read Course Attendance Confirmation Quiz Instructions. 4. Take Course Attendance Confirmation Quiz. 5. After you complete the quiz, click Course Content on the left-hand side of your course to begin course-work. 6. An online student must complete the registration and attendance confirmation processes by the end of the first day of class.

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ACCESSING

STUDENT EMAIL ACCESSING YOUR STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT IS EASY!

GO TO

http://www.albanytech.edu

CLICK

“ATC Single Sign-On”

Login with the following information: • User ID: Student email address (first initial, last name & last 4 numbers of student ID) followed by @student.albanytech.edu) • Password: Birthdate as mm\dd\yyyy (ex. 03051996 for 03/05/1996) unless you’ve changed the password

SELECT

Select Microsoft Office 365 Mail

For help with your student email account, contact the help desk at 229.430.3559, 229.430.3497, 877.261.3113 (toll free) or email helpdesk@albanytech.edu

Your Email Address will be: Example: jdoe6789@student.albanytech.edu 9

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WHAT IS

DEGREE WORKS? Degree Works is a tool to help you and your Academic Advisor monitor your progress towards graduation. WITH DEGREEWORKS YOU CAN: • Establish an academic plan

• Compare your completed courses and in-progress courses with the program requirements. • Answer the question: “How many more classes do I need before I graduate?” • Run “What-If” audits to explore how your credits may apply to other ATC programs. • Work with your Advisor to prepare for graduation. Contact your Program Advisor, Academic Advisement Center or the Registrar’s Office for questions.

TO ACCESS DEGREE WORKS: 1. Go to albanytech.edu 2. Select ATC Single Sign-on 3. Log in with the following information: • User ID:Student email address (first initial, last name & last 4 numbers of student ID) followed by @student.albanytech.edu) • Password: Birthdate as mm\dd\yyyy (ex. 03051996 for 03/05/1996) unless you’ve changed the password 4. Click on Degree Works. This will show you your current program information 5. “What-If”: If you would like to see how of your credits would apply to another program 6. Click on the “What If” tab 7. Academic Term – Pick an Academic Term from the drop-down menu 8. Major – Pick a Major from the drop-down menu 9. Select “Process What-If” 10

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LIBRARY/ MEDIA CENTER

The Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library/Media Center provides access to high quality resources that support ATC’s curriculum, enhance technical training, spark basic literacy education and serve the needs of the students, faculty and staff. The Library/Media Center provides access to area, regional, national, and international information resources and provides the best possible access to information in print, media, or electronic format.

LOCATION:

Logistics Education Center, 2nd Floor

HOURS OF OPERATION:

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LIBRARY & MEDIA SERVICES • Circulation Services • Reference Services • Bibliographic Instruction • Media • Collection Development • Interlibrary Loans • Newsletter

ONLINE REFERENCE SERVICES • GALILEO® (Georgia Library Learning Online) • PrepSTEP® • Credo Reference

ONLINE CIRCULATION SERVICES • ATC OPAC (Albany Technical College Library Catalog) • Gil (Georgia Interconnected Libraries)

OFF CAMPUS LIBRARY REFERENCE RESOURCES (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT LIBRARIES) • DCPL (Dougherty County Public Library) • ASU Library (Albany State University Library) • Information Literacy and Research Skills (EBSCO – LearningExpress)

Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

DID YOU KNOW?

TITAN TIP

Using our library services can be helpful, especially if you use online search tools such as Galileo, when you are writing a paper.

PHONE:

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Student responsibility is when students take an active role in their learning by recognizing they are accountable for their academic success. Student responsibility is demonstrated when students make choices and take actions which lead them toward their educational goals. Responsible students take ownership of their actions by exhibiting the following behaviors: • Students should demonstrate and maintain academic integrity and honesty. • Students should attend and participate in classes, labs, and workshops, and be prepared and on time for class and/or lab sessions. • Students should complete the assigned work in a timely manner with attention to quality of work. • Students should avoid making excuses for their behavior. • Students should communicate in a careful and respectful manner with all instructors, peers, staff and other members of the college community. • Students should be engaged learners who dedicate at least 2 hours of study time outside of class for every one-hour of class attendance. • Students should be active participants in cultivating their personal growth and development through academic, civic and social engagement through appropriate service learning experiences.

• Students should act in a civil manner that respects the college learning/social environment and complies with college policies outlined in the student handbook and college catalog and all local, state and federal laws. • Students should seek and utilize college resources and accommodations when needed. • Students should respect and approach diverse views, ideas and opinions of others with an open mind. • Students should identify, develop, and implement a plan to achieve their educational and career goals. • Student should leave classroom and lab areas in good order. • Students should respect property of others, and the property, equipment and facilities of the college. • Students should refrain from actions that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of any member (including themselves) of the college community or its guest and bring discredit to themselves and/or the college. 12

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GOAL SETTING USE THE S.M.A.R.T. METHOD SET GOALS THAT ARE: » Specific » Measurable » Attainable » Relevant » Time-Bound For instance, an attainable goal would be to complete your first course one week early. However, be careful of goals that are too ambitious, like completing a course in three weeks.

MAKE CHECKLISTS

Write down your goals daily. These goals can be anything - as long as it is possible to achieve within the course of that day such as "read chapter 5" or "complete research paper outline". As you complete the goals, check them off your list. This process allows you to visualize your accomplishments and provide motivation for the next day.

REWARD YOURSELF

When you complete a big milestone, treat yourself. Whether it's finishing a research paper or wrapping up a course, don't hesitate to take the opportunity to do something you love or simply take some time for yourself. Some good ideas for rewards are going to the movies, getting a pedicure or indulging in a nice meal.

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STUDENT RESOURCES Students should demonstrate and maintain academic

• Academic Advisement Center

integrity and honesty. Earning a certificate, diploma or degree

• Academic Achievement Center (Tutoring)

can sound complicated and overwhelming, but Albany

• Campus Bookstore

Technical College can help make the transition easier. We

• Student Affairs

encourage you to utilize the educational resources offered through our Faculty and Staff as you pursue your credential

» Registrar

» Retention Services

with us.

» Financial Aid

Throughout your academic journey, you have the ability to

» Testing Center

» STARS (Student Tracking and Retention Services)

fully utilize many educational support options to help you

» Career Services

stay on track and complete your educational credential. In

» Disability Services

addition to a supportive faculty, we also have many student

» Special Populations

support service options that are available, including:

» Student Life

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• To provide academic advising which carries students through a decision-making process and guides them in acquiring the skills needed to develop their educational plans for accomplishing their goals.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Online Success Coaches are here to meet your needs. Because every student is different, we help design a success program to identify and address your individual needs.

Success Coaches will develop an action plan and help chart your success. We encourage students to meet with their success coach on a regular basis. When needed, students will be referred to academic support services, such as supplemental instruction, tutoring or other services.

To make an appointment with a Success Coach, email AcadAdvise@albanytech.edu or visit the AAC OFFICE LOCATION: Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), Academic Advisement Suite

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The mission of the Academic Advisement Center (AAC) is to provide a supportive atmosphere which promotes the educational development of the students to prepare them to be workforce ready. Academic advising is an important part of the college's commitment to students' growth and academic development. More importantly, effective academic advising can have a powerful influence on student success in the college environment. The goals of advisement focus on the development of students and embrace the following objectives:

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

• To provide support for increasing numbers of underprepared students.

Albany Tech’s Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is equipped with five computer labs as well as individual and group study rooms. The center offers academic support for all students, especially in the areas of reading comprehension, writing skills, mathematical fundamentals, and algebraic concepts. The staff includes qualified instructional aides, and work study students ready to provide assistance.

• To ensure that academic advisement is an integral part of the college's larger mission of preparing students for their careers.

OFFICE LOCATION: Freedom Hall, Room 110

FREE

TUTORING!

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• To provide an advisement process which can significantly influence students' educational and personal growth while they seek to acclimate to the college environment. 14

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BOOKSTORE

The Albany Technical College Campus Bookstore is a local bookstore serving the students, faculty and staff of Albany Technical College with pride since 1961. Our primary goal is to ensure students are able to obtain the course materials they need at reasonable prices. We also provide many other items to support your academic career and school spirit. Please browse our website or stop by our store anytime! LOCATION: Freedom Hall HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4 PM Friday | 8:30 AM – 3 PM Closed for lunch daily 12:00 PM – 1 PM

DIVISION OF

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Affairs has five components that meet the ATC Mission: Recruitment, Admissions, Enrollment, Graduation, and Employment of students into the workforce. Student Affairs works in collaborative efforts to supplement academic affairs by providing excellent support services, assist to reduce the barriers towards student success and provides excellent customer service. Student Affairs assists students with policies, procedures and processes to be successful.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Due to limited funds in some programs, we are not always able to offer enough aid to meet each student's financial need. However, alternative sources of assistance may be available to students. For tips on creating your college spending plan please visit mycollegemoneyplan.org.

The Office of the Registrar maintains student records and grades. The Registrar’s office also monitors FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) compliance. Additional duties include evaluating transfer credits, tracking academic requirements through Degree Works, processing student requests (Ex. withdrawals), and awarding degrees.

ATC staff works to streamline application processing. However, on-time processing is a joint effort. You should start the application process as soon after October 1st as possible each year. This will allow us time to serve you better.

OFFICE LOCATION: George M. Kirkland Jr. Building (ADM)

The priority deadline to submit all required documents to financial aid is:

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Fall Semester - July 1 • Spring Semester - December 1 • Summer Semester - April 15 Funds will not be available in the bookstore if you do not complete your financial aid application by these dates. The deadline to apply and submit all required documents is June 30th of each academic year. OFFICE LOCATION: Kirkland Building HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FINANCIAL AID

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

The mission of the Office of Financial Aid is to help remove financial barriers to assist students in meeting the cost of attendance at Albany Technical College. Our efforts are to provide resources to obtain your degree in the form of grants, employment, and student loans. We are committed to helping students find appropriate ways to finance their education. The Financial Aid Office provides counseling and assistance in completing the financial aid application, evaluation, and determination of need.

TITAN TIP

1. Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) https://fafsa.gov – School Code: 005601. 2. Provide additional information if requested. (Check BannerWeb for status) 3. Review your Award Offer. 16

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Start with the end in mind! Career Services, located in the Career Development Center, can assist with all stages of your career path, such as employment preparation, resume writing and review, mock interviews, employment opportunities, career portfolio development, apprenticeship opportunities, graduate tracking for job placement, and much more. The Career Services Office provides training support for workforce development that prepares students for employment, improves their life skills and advances their personal growth.

TESTING CENTER

The following services are provided by the Career Development Center

The Albany Technical College Testing Center provides an on-campus solution to ATC testing needs.

• Career skills assessments

AVAILABLE TESTING: • Accuplacer (Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic, and Algebra)

• Career portfolio development

• Nursing Exams: NAT, PSB and TEAS (appointment only)

• Resume writing assistance and critiquing for careerrelated activities • Internship and co-op opportunities

OFFICE LOCATION: Kirkland Building, Room 127

• Job listings for full-time and part-time jobs

WALK-IN TESTING HOURS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

• Employability skills workshops and seminars

• Career fairs • Research on graduate and employer satisfaction • Employment referrals • On-site recruitment opportunities to employer

PHONE: 229.430.2709 or 229.430.3580

OFFICE LOCATION: Career Development Center Building

NOTE: Testing schedule is subject to change. For all testing services, a picture ID is required. Electronic devices and personal items are NOT allowed in the testing lab.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Students with documented disabilities who require special testing conditions should contact the Special Needs Coordinator at 229.430.2854.

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are available, as needed. To schedule an appointment, please call 229.430.3939.

TITAN TIP

TIPS TO REDUCE TESTING ANXIETY 1. Study practice materials available online or stop by the AAC for extra help before the test. 2. Plan. Get a good’s night rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive early. 3. Relax. Use all the time you have. You do not get extra points for finishing early. Be confident and relax. You know more than you think you know. 17

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BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS: Employers can post internships and jobs, have access to student profiles and resumes, and more - all with ATC’s Career Services permission and control. • Student candidate searching, favoring, and following features • Connect to individual schools and multiple schools with no or low cost. • Post/manage job and internship opportunities • Manage on-campus & virtual recruiting and interviewing activities • Manage career fair presence and payments Account set up LOGIN URL FOR Employers, Faculty/Staff & Alumni: https://app.purplebriefcase.com/pb/account/ login?s=AlbanyTech

CAREER SERVICES PLATFORM PURPLE BRIEFCASE BENEFITS TO STUDENTS: Everything students need to prepare for their career search, connect with employers, CS staff, and find the best experiential learning opportunities and employment. Students can set up their profiles also upload documents including, resumes, cover letters, and more (resumes must be approved by career services staff). • Interest profiler • Interesting and interactive profiles that can be made visible to employers • PurpleScore™ – our career preparation tracking tool • Company searching, favoring, and following features • Job searching, favoring, following and applying features • Internship searching, favoring, following and applying features • The CareerChats™ forum-chat with professional or other job seekers • Over 400 career preparation videos SSO Login for current Albany Tech Students account set up link: http://connect.purplebriefcase.com/SSO/cas.php/72100310

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DISABILITY SERVICES/SPECIAL NEEDS Albany Technical College ensures that its facilities, programs and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing equal access and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities as defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and strive to make programs and facilities accessible. The Counseling and Special Needs Coordinator provides assistance and services to ensure accessibility and to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities who are interested in and can benefit from the many programs offered at Albany Technical College. Moreover, all College activities, programs, services and organizations are open to all students, including those who have disabilities. OFFICE LOCATION: Kirkland Building, Office # 153

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ADA STATEMENT: In accordance with Section 504, no qualified individuals with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by an Executive agency or the United States Postal Service. For more information on Section 504, contact Regina Watts, Albany Technical College Special Needs Coordinator, at (229) 430.2854 or rwatts@albanytech.edu.

The Special Population office is designed to assist students with support services, resource referrals, customized workshops and life skills. The program provides effective guidance to assist students in overcoming barriers to stay in school and achieve their career goals. Special Populations serves students enrolled in Career and Technical Occupation programs and are members of one of the following Special Populations: • Displaced Homemakers • Single Parent (male or female) • Non-Traditional Students • Academically Disadvantaged • Economically Disadvantaged SERVICES AVAILABLE: • Workshops • Connections Groups • Counseling Referrals • Lending Library • Lunch & Learns • Childcare • Bus Passes • Gas Cards • Clothing Closet • Pantry

DO I QUALIFY FOR STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES? Any student with a disability (physical or psychological) who has a documented need for classroom accommodations is eligible to receive services through the Special Needs office. Each student must provide documentation that indicates clearly what accommodations are appropriate in his or her individual circumstance. 19

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STUDENT TRACKING AND RETENTION SERVICES

RETENTION SERVICES

The STARS Program supports students in building long-lasting skills needed in order to succeed and get the most out of a college education.

Retention services are provided to meet the individual and collective needs of students while persisting toward credential completion and developing into lifelong learners. The Retention Office provides services to improve student retention and completion among academic programs, student engagement, and student success.

The STARS Team works with all College departments in developing initiatives to support the program's overarching goals by assisting first-year students. Although the STARS programs aims to assist first-year students, its benefits extend far beyond a student's first year. By approaching students from different angles, we are able to meet a greater number of individual needs. The STARS Team is committed to assisting first-year students develop self-advocacy, selfefficiency, and accountability skills needed to be successful.

Complementing the efforts of the faculty, students are served through a personalized and structured approach that includes the use of an early alert management system, academic tutoring and assessment, skill development, and student centered workshops. The Retention Office serves as a liaison that promotes student retention and student success to the campus community. PLANNING FOR YOUR SUCCESS Whether it is help with understanding your My Academic Plan (MAP) or knowing your resources, we can help you decide what it takes to be a successful student at Albany Technical College.

The program targets first-semester students and consists of three key objectives: • Encouraging the development of academic competence. • Providing ongoing orientation to campus resources and services. • Helping to identify early on students who require additional support.

ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY We understand that life does not always go as planned. Therefore, you should meet with the Retention Coordinator before making major academic decisions such as withdrawing from a class, changing programs, or when needing academic guidance. OFFICE LOCATION: Kirkland Building, Office 157

STARS Team Members: Retention Coordinator, Disability Services Coordinator and Special Populations Coordinator

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STUDENT LIFE The office of Student Life supports the mission of the College by providing student engagement opportunities that promote a positive learning environment. Student Life provides a forum for students to create and express themselves through involvement in clubs and organizations, campus programs, and leadership programs. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that will enhance their social and academic goals and promote civic responsibility. A student must be in good standing with Albany Tech and have a validated student ID card for the current semester to participate in any of these activities. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: • Ambassadors • Criminal Justice Club • Foundation Setters for Future Minds • National Technical Honor Society • Phi Beta Lambda • President’s Leadership Institute (PLI) • SkillsUSA • Student Fellowship for Christians (SFC) • Student Government Association (SGA) • Titan Alliance • Veterans Advocacy Group • President’s Leadership Institute • Titan Athletics : Men and Women’s Basketball Teams • Cheerleading Squad

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Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@albanytech.edu or 229.430.5281

Contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@albanytech.edu or Need to Change Your Major? 229.430.5281 or visit albanytech. edu (Click on Admissions >Click Contact the Registrar’s Office on Student Affairs > Registrar & at registrar@albanytech.edu or 229.430.5281 for a Change of Major Records) Form. 21

Contact the Titan HelpDesk located in Prosperity Hall Room #101 or #109 at helpdesk@ albanytech.edu or 229.430.3497

Contact our Academic Achievement Center at 229.430.0669 to schedule an appointment for tutoring or access tutors or login to your Blackboard account to access a Virtual Tutor with Tutor.com.

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STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

A. Filing a Complaint

The administration reserves the right to maintain a safe and orderly educational environment for students and staff. Therefore, when, in the judgment of technical college officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the technical college community, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken to restore and protect the atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect on campus. This procedure is intended to provide an orderly protocol for handling student disciplinary cases in accordance with the principles of due process and justice. II. APPLICABILITY:

1. Any person may file a complaint with the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee against any student for an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The individual(s) initiating the action should complete a Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form, and provide it to the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee. 2. Academic Misconduct may be handled using this procedure or a separate Academic Misconduct Procedure at the discretion of the technical college president. 3. Investigation and Decision

This procedure is applicable to all technical colleges associated with the Technical College System of Georgia.

Within five business days after the Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form (the “Complaint”) is filed, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee shall complete a preliminary investigation of the incident, and schedule a meeting with the student against whom the complaint was filed in order to discuss the incident and the allegations. In the event that additional time is necessary, the Student will be notified. After discussing the complaint with the student, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee shall determine whether the student committed the alleged conduct, and whether the alleged conduct constitutes a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

The student shall have 5 business days from the date contacted by the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee to schedule the meeting. This initial meeting may only be rescheduled one time. If the student fails to respond to the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee within 5 business days to schedule the meeting, reschedules the meeting more than once, or fails to appear at the meeting, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee will consider the available evidence without student input and make a determination

In the event that a Complaint alleges violations of the Student Code of Conduct by more than one student, each student’s disciplinary proceeding, as well as any appeals relating to that proceeding, shall be conducted individually.

If the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee determines that the student has violated the Student Code of Conduct, he/she shall impose one or more disciplinary sanctions consistent with those described below. If the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee determines that the alleged conduct did not occur, or that the conduct was not a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, he/she shall not impose any disciplinary sanctions on the student and the investigation shall be closed.

III. RELATED AUTHORITY: Procedure: Model Student Conduct Codes IV. DEFINITIONS: 1. Academic Misconduct: includes, but is not limited to, the definition found in the Student Code of Conduct, Article II, Paragraphs 1-4. 2. Business days: weekdays that the technical college administrative offices are open. 3. Hearing Body: any person or persons authorized by the president of a technical college to provide a hearing as provided in this procedure. 4. Member of the technical college community: any person who is a student, faculty member, technical college official or any other person/s involved with the technical college community or employed by the technical college. 5. Policy: the written regulations of the technical college as found in, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct, Students Handbook(s), Residence Hall Handbook(s), Technical College Catalog(s), the Technical College Policy Manual, and the Policy Manual approved by the State Board for the Technical College System of Georgia. 6. Student: all persons taking courses at the technical college full-time, part-time, dual enrollment, joint enrollment, non-credit and credit. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the technical college are considered “students.” 7. Student Organization: any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for technical college recognition. 8. Technical college: any college within the Technical College System of Georgia. 9. Technical college official: any person employed by the technical college, performing assigned administrative responsibilities on a part-time, fulltime, or adjunct basis.

B. Disciplinary Sanctions Based on the severity of the incident, the Vice President for Student Affairs may take one of two actions:

10. Premises: all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or controlled by the technical college (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).

1. After a determination that a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president's designee may impose, without referral to the Hearing Body, one or more of the following sanctions. Notification shall be sent to the student and the person(s) who initially filed the complaint.

V. ATTACHMENTS: (FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS) Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form

Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Form

VI. PROCEDURE:

I. POLICY:

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Restitution – A student who has committed an offense against property may be required to reimburse the technical college or other owner for damage to or misappropriation of such property.

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Any such payment in restitution shall be limited to the actual cost of repair or replacement. b.

Reprimand – A written reprimand may be given to any student. Such a reprimand does not restrict the student in any way, but it signifies to the student that he/she is in effect being given another chance to conduct himself/herself as a proper member of the technical college community, and that any further violation may result in more serious sanctions. Restriction – A restriction upon a student’s privileges for a period of time may be imposed. This restriction may include but is not limited to denial of the right to represent the technical college in any way, denial of use of facilities, alteration or revocation of parking privileges, or restrictions from participating in extracurricular activities. Disciplinary Probation – Continued enrollment of a student on probation may be conditioned upon adherence to specified terms. Any student placed on probation will be notified of the terms and length of probation in writing. Any conduct determined after due process to be in violation of these terms while on probation may result in the imposition of more serious disciplinary sanctions, as specified by the terms of probation.

Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law that is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to criminal arrest and/or prosecution. Proceedings under this Student Code of Conduct may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following criminal proceedings.

When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, the technical college will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his/her status as a student. The technical college will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.

Interim Disciplinary Suspension – As a general rule, the status of a student accused of violations of the Student Code of Conduct should not be altered until a final determination is made regarding the allegations against him/her. However, interim suspension may be imposed upon a finding by the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee that the continued presence of the accused student on campus constitutes a potential or immediate threat to the safety and well-being of the accused student or any other member of the technical college community or its guests, or that the continued presence of the student on campus creates a risk of substantial disruption of classroom or other technical college-related activities. If an interim disciplinary suspension is imposed, the matter must be referred as soon as possible to the Hearing Body. The student need not request an appeal.

Failing or lowered grade – In cases of Academic Misconduct, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee will make a recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee who may authorize the instructor to award a failing or lowered grade in the course, or a loss of credit on the assignment or examination.

4. Conditions of Disciplinary Suspension and Expulsion A student who has been suspended or expelled from the technical college shall be denied all privileges afforded a student and shall be required to vacate technical college Premises at a time determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee.

Disciplinary Suspension – If a student is suspended, he/she is separated from the technical college for a stated period of time. Conditions of reinstatement, if any, must be stated in the notice of suspension.

Disciplinary Expulsion –Removal and exclusion from the technical college, Technical College controlled facilities, programs, events, and activities. A record of the reason for the student’s dismissal is maintained by Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee. Students who have been dismissed from the technical college for any reason may apply in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs for reinstatement twelve (12) months following the expulsion. If approval for reinstatement is granted, the student will be placed on disciplinary probation for a specified term. The probationary status may be removed at the end of the specified term at the discretion of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee. System-Wide Expulsion – Where a student has been expelled or suspended three times from the same or different colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia in the past seven years, the student will not be permitted to register at any college in the Technical College System of Georgia for a period of ten years after the most recent expulsion/suspension.

3. Violation of Federal, State, or Local Law If a student is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to an off-campus

violation of federal, state, or local law, but not with any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary action may be taken and sanctions imposed for misconduct that is detrimental to the technical college’s vital interests and stated mission and purpose.

2. After a determination that a student has violated the Student Code of conduct, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee may recommend the imposition of one of the following sanctions if appropriate. The Vice President for Student Affairs’ recommendation will be forwarded to the Hearing Body, which may impose one or more of the following sanctions, as well as those described in section VI.B.1 above, following a hearing. A copy of the written recommendation shall be provided to the student and the person filing the complaint

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In addition, after vacating the technical college Premises, a suspended or expelled Student may not enter upon the technical college Premises at any time, for any purpose, in the absence of written permission from the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee. A suspended or expelled student must contact the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee for permission to enter the technical college Premises for a limited, specified purpose.

If the student seeks to submit a signed Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Form, the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee must accept the form by mail or fax if he/she refuses the Student’s request to enter the Technical College Premises for that specified purpose.

A scheduled appeal hearing before the Hearing Body shall be understood as expressed permission from the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee for a student to enter the technical college Premises for the duration of that hearing.

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deliver the decision to the student and the person who filed the original complaint within 10 business days. The decision of the technical college president or his/her designee shall be final and binding.

1. At the discretion of the technical college president the technical college may adopt a mediation procedure to be utilized prior to the appeals set forth herein. Mediation may never be used in cases of alleged sexual misconduct.

VII. DOCUMENT RETENTION The Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee shall retain a copy of all documents concerning complaints, investigations, administrative actions, and communications in relation to any incident that resulted in a disciplinary investigation of any kind against a student. The Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee will also retain records of any disciplinary appeals filed by the affected student, as well as the resulting record of appeal and decision submitted by the Hearing Body and the technical college president or his/ her designee. A record of the final decision must also be retained. All records specified in this section shall be retained for a period of five years.

D. Hearing/Appeals Procedure 1. A student who wishes to appeal a disciplinary decision by the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee regarding an assigned sanction of restitution, reprimand, restriction, disciplinary probation, or failing or lowered grade must file a written notice of appeal through the technical college president’s office for review by the Hearing Body within five business days of notification of the decision. The person filing the initial complaint against the student must be notified of the hearing date.

Effective Date: July 13, 2012

2. If the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee recommended a sanction of disciplinary suspension, disciplinary expulsion, interim disciplinary suspension, or system-wide expulsion, the matter will be referred to the Hearing Body by the Vice President for Student Affairs. The student need not file a written notice of his or her desire to appear before the Hearing Body. The person filing the initial complaint shall also be given notification of the hearing. 3. The student will then have the right to appear in a hearing before a Hearing Body assigned by the technical college president or his/her designee within 10 business days to present evidence and/or testimony. If the student has been placed on an interim disciplinary suspension, the hearing must be held as soon as possible, preferably within five days. The student has the right to be assisted by any single advisor he/ she chooses, at his/her own expense. The student is responsible for presenting his/her own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing before a Hearing Body. The Hearing Body may consist of a single person or a group of people drawn from the technical college community. There shall be a single official record, such as a tape recording, of all hearings before the Hearing Body. The official record shall be the property of the technical college. The standard of proof in all hearings shall be a preponderance of the evidence. The chairperson of the Hearing Body shall notify the technical college president and the Vice President for Student Affairs in writing of the Hearing Body’s decision. The technical college president or his/her designee will notify the student in writing of the Hearing Body’s decision. 4. If the student appeared before the Hearing Body to appeal the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee’s sanction of restitution, reprimand, restriction, disciplinary probation, or failing or lowered grade, the Hearing Body’s decision regarding the appeal is final. A copy of the Hearing Body’s written decision will be provided to both the student and the person who filed the original complaint. 5. If the student appeared before the Hearing Body after the Vice President for Student Affairs or the technical college president’s designee recommended disciplinary suspension, disciplinary expulsion, interim disciplinary suspension, or system-wide expulsion, the student shall have the opportunity to appeal directly to the technical college president. 6. If entitled to an appeal to the technical college president, the student shall have 5 business days after receiving written notification of the Hearing Body’s decision to request in writing an appeal. The student shall ensure that all relevant information is included with this request. The person who filed the original complaint shall be notified of the student’s appeal. 7. The president of the technical college or his/her designee’s review shall be in writing and shall only consider evidence currently in the record, new facts not brought up in earlier stages of the appeal shall not be considered. The technical college president or his/her designee shall

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