General Information

History

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Changes in Courses of Study

Selective Service Registration

University Affiliations

Enrollment Process

In 1961, the Illinois General Assembly established the Illinois Board of Higher Education as a permanent planning and coordinating agency. The Board was required to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for Illinois higher education which would encompass the roles of public and private universities, colleges, and two year colleges. The plan included recommendations concerning the development of an improved system of higher education in Illinois. Subsequently, many of these recommendations were written into the Illinois Public Junior College Act which passed the state legislature on June 29, 1965 and was signed into law on July 15, 1965. The Public Junior College Law provided for the establishment of Junior College Districts in Illinois by direct vote of the people in a given area including all of Marion County, all of Clinton County, most of Washington County and a part of Jefferson County.

Junior College District 501 was established on October 16, 1965. This district has since been expanded to include most of Bond, much of Fayette and parts of St. Clair, Madison and Montgomery counties. Kaskaskia College was the first Class I Junior College to be established under provisions of the Public Junior College Act of the State of Illinois. Kaskaskia College, Junior College District 501, encompassed all of Centralia Junior College which had been established as a part of Centralia High School District in 1940. Consequently, Centralia Junior College ceased to exist as a legal entity on July 1, 1966 when Kaskaskia College assumed responsibility for the education program. The Board, Administration, faculty, and staff recognize the right of a student, as member of the College community, to the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly, and peaceful association, which shall be diligently protected. The student has the right to have access to and participate in the academic and non-academic opportunities offered by the College and be informed regarding access to these opportunities. The College guards these rights on behalf of all persons associated with the institution and does not tolerate actions by any individual or group that would seek to restrict the appropriate freedoms of any individual or group.

It is the responsibility of students to follow the Student Code of Conduct and observe all regulations in a manner that does not impose on the rights of other students, faculty, or staff. The student is responsible for complying with federal, state, and municipal constitutions and statutes, as well as the rules and regulations of the College. Knowing and observing the requirements of his/her curriculum and the rules governing academic work is the student’s responsibility. The ultimate responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation rests with the student.

Disciplinary actions against students will be conducted with assurance of guaranteed due process and a speedy and fair hearing before the appropriate individual and/or committees. Certain decisions of individuals and/or committees, charged with disciplinary responsibilities, may be appealed through the appropriate process and channels. Procedures outlining the disciplinary processes for non-compliance with student responsibilities outlined in the Student Code of Conduct are included in the Student Handbook located on the College website and copies of those procedures and guidelines are available through the Vice President of Student Services Office.

The Curriculum and Admissions policies contained in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kaskaskia College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and administers all of its educational and employment programs in conformity with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination.

Kaskaskia College does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected categories under the law (including, but not limited to the Illinois Human Rights Act, Titles IV, VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended respectively).

Inquiries from students regarding non-discrimination, sexual harassment or misconduct, or affirmative action in employment, admissions and administration should be directed to Kaskaskia College’s Vice President of Student Services who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries from staff regarding non-

discrimination, sexual harassment or misconduct, or affirmative action in employment, admissions and administration should be directed to Kaskaskia College’s Director of Human Resources, who also serves as the Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator.

For additional information regarding Kaskaskia College’s policies on harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct, please see: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy (2.100), Non-harassment Policy (4.1010), Sexual Offender/Sexual Predator Registration for Students, Employment Applicants, and Employees of Kaskaskia College Policy (4.0600), Sexual Offender Registration Policy (2.06, 5.57), Prohibiting Sex-Based Misconduct Policy (5.1001), Student Code of Conduct Policy (5.1003), and Social Media Policy (2.4003). Aspen University Capella University Central Methodist University Chamberlain College of Nursing Eastern Illinois University Franklin University Frontier Community College Governors State University Greenville University Indiana Wesleyan University Iowa Wesleyan University McKendree University Missouri University of Science and Technology Murray State University Parkland College Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Edwardsville St. John’s College of Nursing Western Illinois University

CHANGES IN COURSES OF STUDY

This catalog is for information to assist current and prospective students in their educational endeavors. The College reserves the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition expenses and costs of any kind. The College further reserves the right to add or delete without notice any course offering or information contained in this catalog; however, an effort will be made to keep students informed as to current changes.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

It is law that all males who are United States citizens between the ages of 18 and 26 must register with the Selective Service System. Registration is conducted at all United States Post Offices. Failure to register may result in ineligibility for financial aid; such as college work study, guaranteed loans, Pell grants and other federal and state aid programs.

UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS

For many years, the college has enjoyed successful partnerships with a variety of four-year colleges, universities, and fellow community colleges. KC is working to increase the number of those partnerships and the breadth of programs and disciplines included.

Currently, the college has more than 200 active agreements with 19 institutions in 8 different states covering a wide array of fields that include the health care disciplines, agriculture, business, engineering, criminal justice, and education, with discussions being held to establish additional agreements.

Growing opportunities are available for Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science graduates. Some of the agreements are 2+2 arrangements, guaranteeing junior status for KC degree recipients after transfer.

Institutions with whom we have active articulation agreements or are working on future transfer opportunities include the following. For more information about articulation agreements, contact the Office of Instructional Services at (618) 545-3016 or www.kaskaskia.edu/academics/transfer-from-kc.