2017-2018 College Catalog

Shelton State Community College

Catalog

Fall 2017 - Summer 2018

Accreditation

Shelton State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) 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 System policy will prevail.

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.

Mission Statement

Shelton State Community College is a comprehensive institution committed to providing the community innovative and accessible learning opportunities to advance academic excellence, cultural enrichment, workforce training, and economic development.

Vision Statement

Our vision for Shelton State Community College: Empowerment and economic development through excellence in education, workforce training, and community involvement.

Institutional Values

Statement of Nondiscrimination

No student shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, gender, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. Institutions must publish their policies regarding nondiscrimination.

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 violating 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, acts of violence, or the inciting of violence or disruptive behavior.

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

• Allegations of sex, disability, age, or racial discrimination or harassment should be reported to the Dean of Student Services, Mrs. Amanda D. Harbison, 205.391.5878 or aharbison@sheltonstate.edu The Dean of Student Services suite is located on the first floor of the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.

 Following the reporting of discrimination, an investigation will be conducted and corrective action, if appropriate, will be initiated.

Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Shelton State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, gender, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.