2016-2017 College Catalog

Shelton State Community College

Catalog

Fall 2016 - Summer 2017

Accreditation

Shelton State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and the Associate in Applied Science Degrees. Please contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Shelton State Community College.

This catalog contains Alabama Community College System approved policies, regulations, and procedures which were in existence as the publication went to press. The College reserves the right to modify or amend any statements or policies to reflect current board policies, administrative regulations or procedures, and applicable state or federal laws and regulations. Users are cautioned that changes in policies, procedures, and guidelines may have occurred since the publication of this material. In the event of such a conflict, the current statements of Board policy will prevail. Updates to amended policies and procedures will be available in the Advising Center and on the Shelton State Community College Website, http://www.sheltonstate.edu.

Although the publisher of this catalog made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical, or printer errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. All information contained in this catalog is subject to change by the appropriate officials of Shelton State Community College without prior notice.

Vision Statement

Empowering students through commitment to excellence.

Mission Statement

Shelton State Community College is a public, open-admission, comprehensive community college whose primary mission is to provide accessible postsecondary education, training, and community educational opportunities.

Institutional Values

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Shelton State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status, genetic information, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws in the administration of its scholarship program, admission, athletic, or other school administered College programs.

It is expected that persons connected with Shelton State Community College should treat all individuals with respect and dignity. As a collegiate community, the College will not support or condone behaviors that violate the integrity of any individual or group. While the College respects the right of its community to exercise free speech and freedom of expression, behaviors shall not be tolerated that may be considered harassment, destruction of property, or acts of violence or inciting violence or disruptive behavior.

Students who believe they are victims of discrimination or harassment are encouraged to immediately report all facts and information to the following:

• Allegations of sex discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Dean of Student Services, 205.391.5878. The Dean of Students office is located in the Dean of Student Services suite on the first floor of the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
• Allegations of disability discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Dean of Student Services, 205.391.5878. The Dean of Students office is located in the Dean of Student Services suite on the first floor of the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
• Allegations of age discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Dean of Student Services, 205.391.5878. The Dean of Students office is located in the Dean of Student Services suite on the first floor of the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
• Allegations of race discrimination or harassment, or national origin discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Dean of Student Services, 205.391.5878. The Dean of Students office is located in the Dean of Student Services suite on the first floor of the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.

Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary institutions under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.