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FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2008–2009
CATALOG
VOLUME XIX
P.O. BOX 35236, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28303-0236
PHONE (910) 678-8400
Web site: http://www.faytechcc.edu
has the most up-to-date catalog information
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Fayetteville Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for
questions about the accreditation of Fayetteville Technical Community College. The Commission is to be
contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with
a requirement or standard.
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PURPOSE OF THE CATALOG
Fayetteville Technical Community College publishes this
catalog to provide students and other interested persons with
the information about the College and its programs. The
information provided is up-to-date as of January 2006.
Changes subsequent to publication of this catalog are posted
to the catalog on our website. For current information, visit
our website at www.faytechcc.edu.
The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an
irrevocable contract between students and Fayetteville Technical Community College. The College reserves the right to
change any provisions, requirements, or schedules at any time
or to add or withdraw courses or program offerings. Every
effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such
changes create for students.
Students having questions not answered by this catalog
may receive additional information from their Department
Chair or academic advisor. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office, Fayetteville Technical Community
College, PO Box 35236, Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236; telephone (910) 678-8473 or E-mail to: prospect@ faytechcc.edu.
NONDISCRIMINATION
STATEMENT
The Board of Trustees and the administration of Fayetteville Technical Community College are fully committed to
the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. Accordingly, Fayetteville Technical Community College does not practice nor condone discrimination,
in any form, against students, employees, or applicants on the
grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or political affiliation. Fayetteville Technical Community College commits itself to positive action to secure equal
opportunity regardless of those characteristics.
Fayetteville Technical Community College supports the
protection available to members of its community under all
applicable Federal Laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public
Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination
Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Executive Order 11375.
For information concerning these provisions, contact:
Vice President for Human Resources
Fayetteville Technical Community College
P.O. Box 35236
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236
PLEASE CALL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS.
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8473
Academic Program Areas
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8466
College Transfer and General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8467
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8264
Engineering/Public Service/Applied Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8338
Co-op Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8453
Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8419
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8242
Health Services (Nurse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8450
Information
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8419
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8386
Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8418
Learning Resources Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8305
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8247
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8476
Spring Lake Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-1000
Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8400
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8417
Veterans’ Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-8395
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Fayetteville Technical Community College, as a comprehensive community college, adheres to an “Open Door”
admissions policy. High school graduates, persons achieving a
North Carolina equivalency certificate (GED), and adults who
show potential for post high school education may be admitted to courses which are appropriate to their educational
potential. Successful implementation of an “Open Door”
admissions policy requires an emphasis on admissions counseling services. As part of the admissions counseling process,
Fayetteville Technical Community College utilizes an initial
placement assessment and an evaluation of the applicant’s
prior school record to determine potential for success. When
the admissions counseling process indicates that an applicant
lacks sufficient academic background to pursue credit courses,
he or she will be directed to the Developmental Studies program prior to entry into a diploma or degree curriculum. If
the applicant lacks a high school diploma, he or she will be
given the opportunity to pursue studies to achieve an Adult
High School Diploma or a North Carolina equivalency certificate (GED) prior to entering a regular curriculum. Admissions
to curricula are open to applicants without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or political
affiliation.
HISTORY OF FTCC
From a building of 38,000 square feet, a faculty and staff of
nine people, and an enrollment of 50 students, Fayetteville
Technical Community College has experienced phenomenal
growth from 1961 to the present. Now beyond its third
decade, FTCC provides programs to meet the vocational, technical, and adult education needs of Fayetteville, Cumberland
County and surrounding counties. FTCC currently is housed
on a 125-acre campus with a physical plant of over 702,444
square feet and has a full-time faculty and staff of 712 people,
an enrollment of over 10,000 curriculum students, and a total
operating budget of over 90 million dollars.
FTCC originated in 1961 as the Fayetteville Area Industrial
Education Center under the auspices of the City Board of
Education and operated in the old senior high school while
facilities in the Honeycutt area were being finished. In 1963,
the North Carolina General Assembly created the Department
of Community Colleges for the expressed purpose of providing for the establishment, organization, and administration of
a system of educational institutions. Located throughout the
state, these institutions offered courses of instruction in one or
more of the general areas of two-year college parallel, technical, vocational, and adult education programs. The authority
for this newly created department was vested in the North
Carolina State Board of Education. The center became a part
of this system at that time. The center’s progress in providing
quality educational programs resulted in the Board of Trustees
requesting that the status “Technical Institute” be given the
center. This request was granted by the State Board of Education in September 1963, and the name Fayetteville Technical
Institute was adopted. With the status of “Technical Institute,”
the Board of Trustees was granted authority to award the
Associate in Applied Science Degree and Associate Degree in
General Education in addition to the diplomas offered in
numerous programs.
From its beginning in 1961 to the present, FTCC has seen
the construction of a number of buildings such as Lafayette
Hall, Cumberland Hall, the Paul H. Thompson Resource Center, the Thomas R. McLean Administration Building, the Tony
Rand Student Center, Center for Business and Industry, and
the Advanced Technology Center. In November 1992, Cumberland County voters passed an FTCC bond referendum
which provided funds for construction of the Continuing
Education Center. North Carolinians passed a community college bond in November of 1993 which provided construction
funds for the Health Technologies Center. In the fall of 2001, a
state-of-the art Early Childhood Center was opened to care for
153 children. In the summer of 2004, the Spring Lake Campus
opened and provided opportunities for students who reside in
northern Cumberland County. The Harry F. Shaw Virtual
Learning Center was opened in fall 2005 and the Horticulture
Educational Center was completed in 2006. These buildings
are part of the continuous effort to provide state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment to train FTCC students for a broad
range of job opportunities.
Effective January 1, 1981, the North Carolina Community
College System was transferred from under the control of the
State Board of Education to the newly created State Board of
Community Colleges. This Board is leading the North Carolina Community College System into the third decade of
educational challenge and beyond.
In January 1988, Fayetteville Technical Institute became
Fayetteville Technical Community College when the North
Carolina Department of Community Colleges and the North
Carolina State Legislature allowed all the technical colleges and
institutes in the state to refer to themselves as community colleges. The change was in name only as the purpose and mission
of Fayetteville Technical Community College remain intact.
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FTCC PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of Fayetteville Technical Community College is
to provide affordable vocational-technical, general education,
college transfer, and continuing education programs, which
meet the needs and desires of its students and community. To
improve the educational base of society, FTCC encourages life
long learning and strives to prepare students for further workforce and educational experiences.
FTCC identifies the educational needs of applicants and
assists students in satisfying these needs at a minimal expense.
Each adult who applies will be admitted to a program appropriate to his/her abilities and interests. The College is in partnership with the public school system through Tech Prep and
other programs. Further, agreements with four-year colleges
and universities support the educational continuum from
high school through the baccalaureate degree.
Curricular programs reflect the changing technical, commercial, industrial, and health needs of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and surrounding areas. Various curricula offer
certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. As a learningcentered college, FTCC offers courses and programs at times
and places convenient to prospective students. Courses are
also available for high school graduates who need additional
academic preparation before attempting college work.
FTCC provides instruction in the basic life skills needed to
contribute effectively to society. Continuing Education programs are designed to meet specific needs in basic educational
competencies, high school completion, upgrading occupational skills, and other avocational or practical skills required
for the rapidly changing technological advances in the community.
Adopted: April 27, 1992
Approved as Amended: Board of Trustees, February 2006
INSTITUTIONAL CHARTER
AND ACCREDITATIONS
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
Fayetteville Technical Community College is chartered by
the North Carolina State Department of Community Colleges, as specified in Chapter 115D of the General Statutes of
North Carolina.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND
SCHOOLS
Fayetteville Technical Community College is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4501) to award associate
degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fayetteville Technical Community College is recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education as an institution of higher
learning and is qualified to receive federal assistance in its
higher education programs.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s High School
Diploma Program meets the standards required by the North
Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of
awarding high school diplomas.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
AND ASSOCIATIONS
ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY, INC. (ABET)
The following curricula offered by Fayetteville Technical
Community College are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
1. Civil Engineering Technology
2. Electronics Engineering Technology
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program at Fayetteville Technical Community College is a
member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Paralegal Technology program is approved by the American Bar Association.
AMERICAN BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral Service Associate Degree program is accredited by the American
Board of Funeral Service Education, 3432 Ashland Avenue,
Suite U, St. Joseph, MO 64506. (816) 233-3747.
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
The programs in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene are
accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and
have been granted the accreditation of approval. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
United States Department of Education. The Commission on
Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at
211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL, 60611-2678.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(SOUTHEASTERN SECTION)
FTCC’s Civil and Electronics Engineering Technology programs are assisted through institutional membership in the
American Society for Engineering Education, Southeastern
Section.
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION IN PHYSICAL
THERAPY EDUCATION, AMERICAN PHYSICAL
THERAPY ASSOCIATION
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Fayetteville
Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-2782 or 1-800-999-2782.
COMMITTEE ON ACCREDITATION FOR RESPIRATORY
CARE (CoARC)
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Respiratory Care
Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1701 W. Euless Boulevard, Suite
300, Euless, TX 76040-6823, (800) 874-5615.
JOINT REVIEW COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF
ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CAAHEP)
The Surgical Technology Program at Fayetteville Technical
Community College is accredited by the commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1261 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 210-2350.
This accreditation decision was made upon the recommenation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for
the Surgical Technologist (ARC-ST), 6 West Dry Creek Circle,
Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120 (313) 694-9262, which is sponsored by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Radiography
Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite
900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300, E-mail:
jrcert@mail.idt.net.
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING
COMMISSION (NLNAC)
The Associate Degree Nursing Program of Fayetteville
Technical Community College is accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway,
New York, New York 10006, (212) 812-0390. This type of
approval is national in scope and voluntary rather than
required by law. The standards set by the accrediting body are
uniform throughout the United States. The achievement of
NLN accreditation by a program signifies that it has met the
national standards of excellence for programs in nursing of its
type.
NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL BOARD
The North Carolina Appraisal Board approves and certifies
all real estate appraisal instructors and approves the following
courses:
1. Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal
2. Valuation Principles and Procedures
3. Application of Residential Property Valuation
4. Introduction to Income Property Appraisal
5. Advanced Income Capitalization Procedures
6. Application of Income Property Valuation
NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING
Fayetteville Technical Community College is approved by
the Board of Nursing to offer a two-year associate degree program with a major in nursing and a one-year diploma practical nursing program. Both programs qualify the graduates to
write the National Council Licensure Examination for the
respective levels of preparation. Candidates who successfully
complete these examinations are licensed to practice nursing.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Fayetteville Technical Community College is approved by
the North Carolina Department of Insurance for the purpose
of pre-licensing education.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF
FUNERAL SERVICE
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral Service and NC Funeral Directors programs are approved by the
North Carolina Board of Funeral Service.
NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission approves and
certifies all fundamental and advanced real estate instructors
and approves the following courses:
1. Fundamentals of Real Estate
2. Real Estate Law
3. Real Estate Finance
4. Real estate Brokerage
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT EXAMINERS
Fayetteville Technical Community College is approved by
the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant
Examiners for the purpose of mandatory Certified Professional Education credits.
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THE NCCCS’ ACCOUNTABILITY
MEASURES
In February 1999, the North Carolina Community College
System, in response to the special provision in Senate Bill
1366, Section 10.5, adopted 12 performance measures of
accountability. The following report outlines how Fayetteville
Technical Community College (FTCC) performed during the
2005-2006 school year.
1. Progress of Basic Skills Students
NCCCS Benchmark: 75% of Basic Skills students will
progress within the level, complete the level, advance to
the next level, or enter curriculum courses or occupational
extension courses.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
2. Passing Rates of Licensure and Certification Exams
NCCCS Benchmark: The aggregate institutional passing
rate for first-time test-takers on all licensure and certification exams will be at least 80%, plus the rate on all specific
exams will be at least 70%.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
3. Goal Completion for Program Completers and
Non-Completers
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 95% of responding completers (graduates) will indicate that they have achieved
their goal.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
4. Employment Status of Graduates
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 95% of graduates will be
employed within 1 year of graduation or will continue
their education.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
5. Performance of College Transfer Students
NCCCS Benchmark: 86.8% obtaining an overall GPA of
2.0 or higher after completing one academic year at the
public university.
FTCC Performance: FTCC did not meet this standard.
6. Developmental Course Passing Rates
NCCCS Benchmark: The aggregate passing rate for all
courses coded as developmental will be at least 70%
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
7. Success of Developmental Students in Subsequent
College-Level Courses
NCCCS Benchmark: There will be no statistically significant difference in the performance of developmental students as compared to non-developmental students in
subsequent college-level classes.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
8. Student Satisfaction of Completers and Non-completers
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 90% of the responding completers (graduates) and non-completers will indicate satisfaction with the quality of college programs and services.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
9. Curriculum Student Retention and Graduation
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 60% of the students who
enrolled in a curriculum program in the fall of a given year
will by the following fall have either (1) completed the
curriculum program, receiving a degree, diploma, or certificate; or (2) enrolled the next fall in a curriculum or
extension program.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
10. Employer Satisfaction with Graduates
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 85% of employers responding
to the college survey will indicate satisfaction with graduates.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
11.Client Satisfaction with Customized Training
NCCCS Benchmark: At least 90% of clients responding to
a survey will indicate satisfaction with customized training.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
12.Program Enrollment
NCCCS Benchmark: Each curriculum program will have a
3-year average unduplicated headcount enrollment of at
least 10 students.
FTCC Performance: FTCC met this standard.
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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
Fayetteville Technical Community College wants each student to be successful in meeting his or her educational goals.
To evaluate the level of preparation and to place students in
appropriate courses, the College requires entry assessment in
the skill areas of English, reading, and mathematics. To satisfy
assessment requirements for most programs, the student
needs to take the ACCUPLACER (or other North Carolina
Community College System approved assessments) unless eligible for a waiver.
Entry assessment scores will be used for course-level placement. Each of the three skill areas of English, reading and
mathematics is independent of each other. A student may
place at the college level in one or more areas and at the college
preparatory level in other areas(s). The College may limit the
student to college-preparatory courses and any other instruction for which he or she is adequately prepared.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING ENTRY
ASSESSMENT
Whether the student is seeking full-time or part-time
enrollment, unless he or she is qualified for an exception, the
student must complete a state-approved assessment as indicated:
1. Prior to participating in registration if the student is seeking a degree.
2. Prior to registration for any course which has a specific
entry assessment score as a prerequisite.
Entry assessment scores may not be more than three years
old.
ENTRY ASSESSMENT EXEMPTIONS
Students will be exempt from taking the entry assessment
for registration in courses for which they are qualified if they
provide an official transcript or other written documentation
for one of the following exceptions:
1. The student has attended a regionally accredited institution
(RAI) in which English was the language of instruction and
has successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher a
transferable college-level English and/or mathematics
course.
2. The student holds an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a
RAI in which English was the language of instruction and
has successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher a
transferable college-level English and/or mathematics
course.
3. The student’s official college transcript is evaluated for
select courses to substantiate completion of prerequisites
when the student is enrolled in another college or university and has applied to Fayetteville Tech for “special credit”
status.
4. The student’s official FTCC record indicates that he or she
is enrolled for job improvement or in selected courses with
no intent for an FTCC degree.
5. The student has taken the SAT with verbal and math scores
at or above 500 each or ACT composite score of 20 or
higher within the last five years. Based on the score of each
SAT or ACT section, specific sections of the Accuplacer
may be waived.
Placement Assessment SAT & ACT Waivers
SAT Minimum Accuplacer Section
SAT Section Score
to be waived
Math
500
Arithmetic & Algebra
Verbal
500
Reading
Writing
500
Sentence Skills
ACT Minimum
ACT Section Score
Math
20
Reading
20
English
20
Accuplacer Section to
be waived
Arithmetic & Algebra
Reading
Sentence Skills
6. The student chooses to begin with the most basic collegepreparatory courses: English 70, Math 50 and Reading 70.
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SYSTEM APPROVED ENTRY ASSESSMENTS
ACCUPLACER
FTCC administers the ACCUPLACER Computerized
Placement Tests and Companion from the College Board. The
assessments are Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills,
Computation/Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and CollegeLevel Mathematics. There is no charge for the ACCUPLACER.
The assessment takes approximately two to two and one-half
hours and is available days and evenings.
Other Assessments
Other tests approved by the North Carolina Community
College System are the ASSET and COMPASS.
Retest Policy
Students who wish to take a retest of the entry assessment
should make the request through an FTCC counselor.
There is a three-month waiting period between the initial
placement assessment and any scheduled retest to ensure the
validity of the placement assessment. This three-month wait-
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ing period may be waived upon request if, in the counselor’s
judgment, the testing candidate has taken sufficient action to
assure improvement (or testing conditions warrant retest).
Test scores remain current for a period not to exceed three
years.
ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
Fayetteville Technical Community College adheres to an
“Open Door” admissions policy. For general admission to the
College, however, various curricular programs may have specific requirements for admission beyond the regular requirements to enter FTCC.
1. The college accepts only official transcripts, which are
received by the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope and
bear the sender’s raised seal or printed imbedded watermarks. Official transcripts verifying secondary school completion must be sent to the
Director of Admissions
FTCC
P. O. Box 35236
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236.
2. Applicants must submit an application form, including a
residency statement.
3. Applicants must be high school graduates as verified on an
official high school transcript. Note the following:
a. A state equivalency certificate or GED test results which
meet North Carolina equivalency standards are acceptable in lieu of a high school diploma.
b. A high school transcript is not required if the applicant
submits an official college/university transcript showing
the award of associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution(s). Exception: Health pro-
4.
5.
6.
7.
gram applicants and military veterans are required to
submit an official high school transcript.
c. High school students who are concurrently enrolled in
college courses must submit an official yet partial high
school transcript in lieu of the final high school transcript. Upon high school graduation, an official final
high school transcript is required.
Transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university are required if an applicant wishes to:
• apply for veterans’ benefits*
• apply for financial aid
• apply for health programs
• have previous college credits evaluated for transfer credit
or validation of prerequisites at Fayetteville Technical
Community College
• be exempt from the College’s mathematics, English, and
computer assessment requirements.
* Students requesting approval for certification of VA educational benefits must provide copies of form DD214 for
evaluation of military experience.
Each applicant is scheduled for the FTCC placement assessment. Previous school records and placement assessment
results will be used in conjunction with the student’s personal aspirations to help plan a workable educational
program.
Certain programs have prerequisite course requirements.
In addition to published program requirements, the college
reserves the right to identify and require specific prerequisites before allowing students to enroll in certain courses.
The identification of prerequisite requirements will be
through normal test results and/or transcript evaluation.
Disposition of Applications for Admissions Files. Generally, the staff will destroy incomplete applications and
applications for students not enrolling after one (1) year.
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8. Program Prerequisites
DEPARTMENTAL
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES*
INFORMATION
MEDICAL
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
SESSION**
EXAM***
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALG. I
ALG. II
Accounting
X
X
Accounting
X
X
Associate Degree Nursing
X
Architectural Technology
X
X
Civil Engineering Technology
X
X
College Transfer (Associate in
Arts or Associate in Science)
X
X
Computer Programming
X
X
Dental Assisting
X
X
Dental Hygiene
X
X
Electronics Engineering Tech
X
Emergency Medical Science
X
X
X
Funeral Service Education
X
General Education
X
X
Industrial Management Tech
X
X
Information Systems
X
X
Information Systems/Network
Administration & Support
X
X
Machining Technology
X
Nuclear Medicine Technology
X
X
X
X
Paralegal Technology
X
X
X
Pharmacy Technology
X
Physical Therapist Assistant
X
X
X
X
Phlebotomy
Practical Nursing
X
Radiography
X
Respiratory Care
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Speech-Language Path. Asst.
X
X
X
X
Surgical Technology (Degree)
X
X
X
X
Surgical Technology (Diploma)
X
X
X
X
Surveying Technology
X
X
X
* Grade of “C” or better
** Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a departmental information session or interview
***Approved students must provide a completed medical examination form.
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9. Communicable Disease Policy. Under the FTCC Communicable Disease Policy, students who enter a health program or other program with potential exposure to blood or
other body fluids will be required to have begun or completed all immunizations as specified in the pre-entrance
medical record prior to admission. Those students who do
not receive immunizations could jeopardize their ability to
fulfill clinical requirements. The prospective student will
also be required to sign a statement releasing FTCC from
any liability related to the failure to have the immunizations.
10.Health Programs Area Admission Requirements. Priority
consideration for admission to health programs will be
given to individuals completing the following by January
30. Applications received after this date will be considered
based on space availability.
a. Submit a completed “Application for Admissions” to the
Admissions Office.
b. Request official transcripts are sent to the Admissions
Office from high school and each college previously
attended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to
ensure the transcripts are received by the Admissions
Office before the deadline.
c. Complete all program prerequisites.*
d. Complete the entrance assessment with the required
minimum scores, or achieve a grade of “C” or better in
all recommended developmental courses. Developmental courses may be attempted only twice to satisfy the
prerequisite requirements.** Exceptions may be
approved by the appropriate health program chairperson.
* Courses taken after high school to satisfy prerequisite
requirements for health programs may be attempted
only twice.
** The current admissions policy allows for certain
exemptions from taking the entry assessment. (See
“Entry Assessments”)
11. Selection Criteria
Applications will be ranked and selected on a competitive
basis. The number of points awarded in the following areas
will determine ranking.
a. Quality Points will be determined by one of the two below
processes:
1. College Students: Grade points based on previously
completed course credits applicable to the program. A
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 is required
on all previously completed related course work for
Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Emergency
Medical Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Physical
Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Care,
Speech Language Pathology Assistant and Surgical
Technology. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required on all
previously completed course work for all other healthrelated programs. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all
courses is required.
Note: Previously completed science courses must have
been satisfactorily completed with a grade of “C”
or better within five years of entry in a health program. These courses may be attempted only twice.
The appropriate health department chairperson
may approve exceptions.
2. Current High School Students: Grade points for Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, and Sociology or Psychology
courses will be awarded based on their unweighted GPA
at the end of the first semester of the senior year. A
crosswalk or “GPA scale” based on the GPA range for
each program will be used.
b. Participation in a departmental information session is
required. Sessions will be scheduled by the College. A maximum of 15 points may be awarded based on departmental
criteria.
Whether selected or not, applicants completing the departmental information session will be notified by the Admissions Office of their status by letter on or about May 1.
NOTE: An applicant applying for more than one program
must indicate his or her order of preference on the
application. Upon approval for admission to a program, an applicant’s name will be removed from
the applicant pool for all other programs. Applicants not selected for admission and those
processed after published deadlines may reapply for
the following year and be considered with all other
applicants for the next class.
12.ADN Advanced Placement Option
Licensed Practical Nurses may be granted advanced placement into the Associate Degree Nursing Program under the
conditions set forth below. Candidates will be admitted
based on space availability. The criteria for advanced placement include the following:
a. have a current unrestricted LPN license.
b. meet the requirements for admission into the FTCC
ADN Program.
c. Complete all related courses for ADN with an overall
GPA of 2.50 or better for the previous semester(s) of
entry. A grade of “C” or better is required in related
courses.
d. Pass the Accelerated Challenge Exam (ACE) according
to one of the following criteria:
For advanced placement into NUR 189 and NUR 210, the
candidate must pass the Foundations of Nursing, Pedi-
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atrics, and OB sections with at least a score of 70 on each
test.
For advanced placement into NUR 189 and NUR 130, the
candidate
(a) must pass the Foundations of Nursing and Pediatrics
sections with at least a score of 70 on each test, and
(b) must pass the OB section with at least a score of 60.
For advanced placement into NUR 189 and NUR 120, the
candidate
(a) must pass the Foundations of Nursing section with at
least a score of 70, and
(b) must pass the Pediatrics and OB sections with at least a
score of 60.
(c) Candidates are responsible for all costs of the exam.
(d) Candidates may attempt the exam only twice.
Attend an interview with the chairperson of the nursing
department.
The candidate’s score on the Accelerated Challenge Exam
(ACE) and the overall GPA will be used for selection.
The candidate must pass with 100 percent mastery nursing
skills as set forth by the nursing department.
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International applicants who apply from outside the United
States and have not previously attended an American college
or university will be processed as entering freshman. If you are
a qualified applicant who wishes to attend the College, please
apply by sending your request to:
Director of Admissions
Fayetteville Technical Community College
P.O. Box 35236
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236 USA
Applicants are responsible for requesting that the school principal or headmaster send official copies of high school (secondary) transcripts directly to FTCC. If applicants have
attended an American or foreign college/university, applicants
must have an official transcript sent directly from that college
or university.
Student Visa Applicants
International applicants holding an F-1 or M-1 Visa are
ONLY admitted to begin their studies for the FALL SEMESTER. All paperwork must be completed no later than March 1
of the year you plan to begin classes at Fayetteville Technical
Community College.
Applications will not be considered until all of the following items have been received:
• FTCC Application
• Preliminary Application (Form A)
• Completed financial certificate (Form B)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results
(Only official scores sent from Princeton, New Jersey
are acceptable.)
• Official high school (secondary) transcript
• Official college or university transcripts, if applicable
• Completed Pre-entrance Medical Record
• Deposit of 5,000 US Dollars in your FTCC Student
Account
Getting a Student Visa (F-1 or M-1)
In order to apply for an F-1 or M-1 (student visa), applicants
must first apply and be admitted to a school in the U.S. After
admission to Fayetteville Technical Community College
(FTCC), a Form I-20, which authorizes your study period, will
be issued. A $100.00 Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System (SEVIS) I-20 fee must be paid. The Form I-20 must be
submitted to the U.S. Consulate in the applicant’s country to
apply for a visa. To obtain a non-immigrant student visa,
applicants must be able to prove the following:
• That they have strong ties to their home country by
demonstrating their intention to return home (In other
words, applicants do not plan to immigrate permanently to the U.S.)
• That they have sufficient funds to pay for their financial
needs while studying in the U.S., including tuition,
health insurance, housing, travel expenses, etc.
• That they have legitimate intentions to study full time
and gain education and training which will be useful in
their home country. After receiving an F-1 or M-1 Visa
from the U.S. consulate, applicants are eligible to come
to the U.S. and “apply” for entry. An Immigration
Inspector at the border (usually the airport) will decide
if applicants may enter by looking for proof of the above
criteria once again. Therefore, applicants may be asked
to show financial documentation again, or to prove
study plans. Applicants must show their I-20.
English Proficiency
Proficiency in the use of the English Language and past
academic record will be important factors in the admission
decision. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
is required of all foreign applicants. To obtain materials and
information regarding the TOEFL, write to:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Box 899
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA
Please specify code number 5208 when requesting TOEFL
scores to be reported to Fayetteville Technical Community
College.
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Financial Information
As part of the admission process to Fayetteville Technical
Community College and before F-1 or M-1 Visa approval is
granted, applicants must show evidence of official financial
support (Form B) for each year of study in the United States.
The college cannot provide financial aid to students applying from other nations. Applicants must certify their financial support.
Many international students receive financial help from
sources outside the United States. Therefore, it is suggested
that applicants consult the excellent publications about study
abroad, which may be available through local educational
institutions or the United States Consulate. Applicants should
also investigate financial assistance that may be available
through their government or home university.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is tax supported
by the people of North Carolina. Legal residents of North Carolina and the United States are given preference in the admission process. Therefore, applications of international students
are accepted only on a space-availability basis.
Employment
ON-CAMPUS. F-1 and M-1 students are allowed to work
part-time on the campus of the school they are attending (and
whose I-20 they have). They may work up to 20 hours per
week while attending full-time classes. They can work fulltime during summer vacations and between terms, provided
they continue at that school the following term.
OFF-CAMPUS. Students holding F-1 or M-1 Visas are not
authorized to work except under extraordinary circumstances. There are two ways to get permission for off-campus
work: practical training and severe economic hardship. The
United States Immigration Services must grant permission.
Period of Authorized Stay
Admission to the U.S. on an F-1 or M-1 Visa is for “duration of status” (D/S). This is the time estimated for program
completion. During that time, students are required to make
satisfactory progress each term, keep a current passport that is
valid for at least six months into the future, and maintain a
valid I-20.
Housing
Fayetteville Technical Community College serves entirely a
commuting student body. Housing is not available on campus.
International students must seek housing in the community
and commute daily by public transportation. Arrangements
for housing must be made between the landlord and the student.
Transportation
International students must provide their own transportation or use public transportation to travel between the campus
and their housing accommodations.
Full-time Requirement
International students holding an F-1 or M-1 Visa must
enroll as a full-time student. College students must pass a
minimum of 12 credits per term. The student should make
satisfactory progress in his/her approved program each term.
Otherwise, the continuation of study on a student visa may be
jeopardized and the Form I-20 rescinded.
Non-Student Visa and Resident Alien Applicants
Foreign applicants holding either (a) a visa other than an F1 or M-1 or (b) a Resident Alien card may be admitted on a
rolling basis. Your application will not be considered until
all of the following items have been received:
• FTCC Application
• Presentation of either a valid Passport & Visa or a Resident Alien Card
• FTCC Entrance Assessment Results
• Official high school (secondary) transcript
• Official college or university transcripts, if applicable
NOTE: People who hold a visitor’s visa (B-1) are NOT eligible
to enroll in FTCC’s college-level classes.
ADMISSION OF SPECIAL CREDIT STUDENTS
Special credit (non-matriculating) students may take 16
semester hours prior to taking the placement assessment. Special credit students must comply with the regular Admissions
policy when they decide to pursue a degree, certificate, or
diploma.
ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have attempted course work at other colleges
and universities must submit official transcripts of all postsecondary work. Major courses with technical/skill content
have time limitations in terms of their relevance to the curriculum program and to the occupational field. Courses in the
technical or major area taken more than seven years prior to
the current semester, either at other institutions or at FTCC,
may not be considered for transfer purposes. Some technologybased programs may have stricter limitations on the transfer
of grades, depending on changes in technology and competencies required for jobs in the field. The final decision of the
acceptance of transfer credit for major courses will be made by
the Department Chairperson. Transcripts will be reviewed
during the admissions process and transfer credit awarded
according to the following criteria:
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1. Prior course work must be equivalent to FTCC courses
required in the degree or diploma program being
sought.
2. Course work must have been completed at a regionally
accredited college (i.e., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or regional counterpart) or an institution holding professional area accreditation status
(ABET, ABA, ADA, AMA, etc.).
3. Course work must have been completed with a grade
of “C” or better.
4. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25
percent of resident credit at FTCC to be eligible to
receive an associate degree or diploma.
5. A record of transfer credit awarded is available on the
FTCC student educational plan provided at the time of
approval. Official FTCC transcripts will not be provided until the student has completed the first term of
enrollment at the college.
INTERCURRICULAR TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Students who change curriculums may be awarded transfer
credit for applicable courses taken and passed in the previous
curriculum. All credits considered must be applicable to the
instructional field and approved by the Department Chair or
appropriate Academic Dean.
CREDIT FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING
FTCC will evaluate non-traditional educational records for
the possible transfer of credits. Full documentation must be
provided before an evaluation can be made. Transfer of credit
for non-traditional work is limited to no more than 75 percent
of the AAS degree or diploma requirements.
Advanced Placement Examinations
Applicants to the college may request transfer credit for
subjects covered under advanced placement examinations.
CLEP and DANTES General Exams and Subject Area Exams
are evaluated for transfer credit. Test scores must meet ACE
(American Council on Education) recommendations.
Advanced credit awarded at prior colleges must be supported
by official test score reports to be considered for transfer
credit.
Military Service Training
Military service school records may be submitted for transfer credit evaluations. The service member is encouraged to
submit a “Request for Evaluation of Military Experience”
(form DD295) or the AARTS (Army/ACE Registry System)
transcripts for evaluation purposes. Service school diplomas
and MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) Evaluation Score
Reports are acceptable in lieu of the AARTS Transcript. Military service experiences are evaluated using ACE Guide recommendations.
Independent Study
Independent Study may be conducted through (1) regularly scheduled TV transmissions/cable educational programming and/or (2) modem-based instruction.
A student who wishes to enroll in an approved Independent Study course(s) must: (1) be an approved curriculum student, (2) have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or
higher, (3) need the requested course for graduation, and (4)
submit a “Request for Independent Study” to the office of the
appropriate Academic Area Dean.
Students participating in Independent Study course work
will be evaluated by the assigned faculty in accordance with
established grading policies. Students will be required to
maintain satisfactory progress and to maintain regular contact
with the instructor. Students who withdraw or otherwise fail
to complete an independent study course within the scheduled term will be dropped as of the last date of contact with
the instructor.
A list of courses approved for independent study through
television programming is printed in the current class Schedule(s).
Industrial and Professional Training
FTCC will consider the evaluation of credit for documented professional training and certification. Transfer of
credits is considered using The National Guide to Educational
Credit for Training Programs.
Experiential Learning
FTCC does not consider experiential or life experiences for
transfer credit evaluation.
Proficiency Tests
FTCC students who plan to challenge a curriculum-level course
must contact the department chairperson of the appropriate
department to request a proficiency examination. Proficiency
tests are given under the following conditions.
a. Students who have passed a preliminary screening test
given by the department chairperson may take a proficiency exam.
b. Students must be registered for the course in order to take a
proficiency exam.
c. Proficiency exams must be taken within the first four class
days of the term.
d. Students who pass a proficiency exam at the “C” grade level
or above will be assigned a “P” grade and will not be
required to attend further class sessions.
e. Veteran students and other third party recipients may not
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use courses passed by proficiency for the purposes of educational entitlement. Students who pass a proficiency test
are encouraged to add additional curriculum courses in
order to maintain full-time status.
*CLEP examinations will be the required proficiency test
where available. Students will be referred to area CLEP examination sites for testing when appropriate.
Tech Prep Advanced Placement
Cumberland County high school graduates who participated in the Tech Prep Program may be awarded proficiency
credit based upon the recommendations of the Cumberland
County Tech Prep Curriculum Development Committee.
SOCAD
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a Serviceman’s Opportunity College (SOC) and supports the concept
that military personnel should be encouraged to begin their
post-secondary education while serving their country. FTCC
also participates in the SOCAD network with many degree
programs available. For further information on SOC/SOCAD
policies, contact the FTCC Ft. Bragg Office, 678-1070.
progress is required to re-apply for re-entrance through the
Director of Admissions. He or she must complete the
Admissions Application and the Appeal of Suspension
Form. Re-admissions decisions will then be based upon a
review of previous grades, consultation with instructors
and Department Chairpersons involved, additional
achievement and/or interest testing, and interviews to
determine the reasons for unsatisfactory progress. In cases
where the probable causes of unsatisfactory progress while
previously enrolled have not been removed, re-entry to
curricular studies may be denied or re-entry approved
under specific conditions which can include change of curriculum, remedial course work, and probationary status.
3. A student who was dismissed from the College by disciplinary action may re-enter only upon approval by the Program Area Dean.
4. A student who withdraws from the institution and reenters at a later term, including students who have completed at least one or more terms, will be subject to
curricular requirements in effect at the time of re-entry.
5. Any student indebted to the College is ineligible to re-enter
until all financial obligations to the institution have been
satisfied.
RE-ADMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS
Any student who withdraws from the College and wishes to
return must contact the Admissions Office to reactivate
his/her application for admission.
1. A student who withdrew for unavoidable reasons may be
eligible for re-admission at the beginning of the next term.
2. A student who was suspended for unsatisfactory academic
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
All students who are admitted to an academic program at
Fayetteville Technical Community College are required to
attend an orientation session. The purpose of this session is to
review the regulations, policies and privileges of the College.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
COLLEGE EXPENSES
Tuition and fees are assessed on a semester basis and are
due at registration. Payments may be made by cash, personal
check, VISA or MasterCard. Second-party checks, counter
checks, checks without printed name and address, and checks
in excess of actual costs are not accepted. A student is not considered as registered until fees are paid.
Estimated costs* for an academic year (9 months) are
shown below. Estimates are based on the 2007-2008 tuition
costs and a course load of 16 credit hours. A student is considered full-time if he/she is taking 12 or more credit hours.
All students will be charged a student support services fee
and a technology fee for each term of enrollment.
In-State Tuition:
Under 16 hours:
Out-of-State Tuition:
Under 16 hours:
Books (Estimated):
* $672.00 per semester or
$1,344 per year (2 terms)
*$42.00 per credit hour
*$3,732.80 per semester or
$7,465.60 per year (2 terms)
*233.30 per credit hour
$750.00 per term
*Estimates exclude board and room, child care, and transportation costs, if any.
Other fees:
Additional expenses required to cover uniforms, instruments,
tools, malpractice insurance, and dues to student associations
are detailed in the departmental information brochures.
Parking stickers are issued upon payment of tuition and
fees. Students are held responsible for all parking regulations
as stated in the Rules and Regulations Bulletin, available at the
FTCC Security Office, Tony Rand Student Center, Room 132.
All students are charged a student support services fee of
$14.00 for fall and spring semesters and $10.00 for summer
term. This fee covers the cost of student accident insurance,
health services, student government activities, and other
student-related activities.
Once a semester, each student is charged a technology fee
of $16.00, which covers the cost of software, hardware, and lab
support.
All prospective graduates will be charged a graduation fee
of $25.00. There is a fee of $10 for each additional program
area.
A replacement fee of $5.00 will be charged for lost or stolen
ID cards.
Tuition and fees may change because of legislative or
institutional policy subsequent to publication of the Catalog.
RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION FOR TUITION
PURPOSES
Every applicant is required to provide information regarding his or her length of residency in North Carolina. The
tuition charge for legal residents of North Carolina is less than
the tuition charge for non-residents attending Fayetteville
Technical Community College. To qualify for in-state tuition,
a legal resident must have maintained his or her domicile in
North Carolina for at least twelve months prior to his or her
classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Copies of the
applicable law (G.S. 116-143.1) and implementing regulation
are available in the Admissions Office. Initial classification of
residency for tuition purposes is made in the Admissions
Office. Appeals and requests for re-classification should be
addressed to the Director of Admissions.
Responsibilities of the Student Relative to
Residency Classification
If you currently are classified as a nonresident for tuition
purposes, it is your right to petition for a change in classification to that of resident if you claim that you are now and, for
at least the twelve-month period immediately preceding the
date of such petition, have been a legal resident of the State of
North Carolina. The fact that you have resided in the state for
twelve months does not in itself constitute in-state residency.
You must be able to show proof that you have indeed taken
steps to become a legal resident. Examples are: filing income
tax in North Carolina, registering to vote, listing personal
property taxes, automobile registration, etc.
If you currently are classified as a resident for tuition purposes, it is your obligation to petition for a change in classification to that of a nonresident if you have reasonable basis for
believing that change in facts requires such a change in classification. Failure to fulfill this obligation may result in appropriate disciplinary action including, but not necessarily
limited to, cancellation of enrollment. If it is determined that,
in fact, you have become a nonresident, the effective date of
change in applicable tuition rates shall be the next term following the date of change in facts which required the change
in classification, unless you are deemed eligible to further
enjoy the in-state tuition rate under the statutory twelvemonth grace period. If you claim eligibility as a member of the
Armed Forces or a dependent relative of such a member to be
charged the in-state tuition rate under G.S. 116-143.3, you
must submit the appropriate application prior to initial
enrollment or re-enrollment for which you claim the tuition
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benefit. You must submit the application prior to each successive academic year of enrollment.
North Carolina laws require that each student supply all
information requested relative to residency classification for
tuition purposes. Failure to do so would result in classification
as a nonresident for tuition purposes. This process must be
completed before the term of enrollment begins.
REFUND POLICIES
1. Tuition Refunds
a. A 100 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws prior to the first day of class (es) of the
academic semester or term as noted in the college calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund if
the class in which the student is officially registered is
cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
b. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class (es) prior to or on the
official 10 percent point of the semester.
c. For classes beginning at times other than the first week
(seven calendar days) of the semester or term, a 100 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to the first class meeting. A 75
percent refund shall be made if the student officially
withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent
point of the class.
d. To comply with applicable federal regulations regarding
refunds, federal regulations supersede the state refund
regulations stated in this Rule.
e. Military Students. A full refund of tuition and fees shall
be granted to military reserve and National Guard personnel called to active duty or active duty personnel
who have received temporary or permanent reassignments as a result of military operations then taking
place outside the state of North Carolina that make it
impossible for them to complete their course requirements
2. Financial Aid Recipients – Federal Return of Title IV Funds
for Complete Withdrawals
Students receiving Title IV funding (Federal Pell Grant,
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant or William
D. Ford Federal Direct Loans) who completely withdraw
from classes are required to have earned aid evaluated
through the federal formula established in the 1999 federal
financial aid reauthorization. Unearned aid is returned to
the federal financial aid programs. Students not receiving
federal Title IV financial aid, who paid for all expenses outof-pocket, will receive a refund based on institutional policy. The amount of federal funds returned to the federal
programs will be determined based on the date the withdrawal process begins or the last date of attendance. If the
date the withdrawal process begins or last date of attendance is not available or known, the federal refund will be
based on the 50 percent point of the semester. Return of
Title IV funds will not be computed after the 60 percent
point of the semester.
3. Bookstore Refunds
Bookstore refunds are made under the following conditions:
a. Students are allowed ten (10) calendar days beginning
with the first day of the term to return textbooks for
refund or credit.
b. Books which have not been used, damaged, or marked
in will be accepted for 100 percent refund or credit
toward the purchase of additional items. Proof of purchase (cash register receipt) must be shown.
c. All refunds will be made by check mailed to the individual student. No cash refunds will be made.
d. Military Students. The College shall buy back textbooks
through the colleges’ bookstore operations to the extent
possible. The College will use distance learning technologies and other educational methodologies to help
these students, under the guidance of faculty and
administrative staff, complete their course requirements.
TUITION WAIVERS
1. Senior citizens aged 65 or over are entitled to free tuition.
2. High school students enrolled in a community college curriculum class under Huskins Bill Programs or concurrent
enrollment provisions are exempt from tuition.
3. When an employer, other than the armed services, pays
tuition for an employee to attend a community college and
when the employee works at a North Carolina business
location, the employer is charged the in-state tuition rate.
4. As long as there is not a break in enrollment, out-of-state
service members and their dependents stationed at a North
Carolina base are eligible to be charged the in-state tuition
rate. This waiver is for the academic year. Continuing students must re-apply each fall term.
5. Certain out-of-state students, who are members of families
that were transferred to North Carolina by businesses or
industries or civilian families transferred to this state by
employment, may be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
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FINANCIAL AID
STUDENT INSURANCE
Fayetteville Technical Community College operates with
the assumption that no student should be denied a college
education due to lack of financial resources. As far as possible,
students are aided in meeting college costs through careful
planning and various forms of financial aid and other thirdparty support.
The Financial Aid Office at FTCC administers the various
Title IV financial aid programs under policies established by
the College and guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of
Education. The College Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee recommends policy changes and awards a variety of
scholarships.
Financial aid at Fayetteville Technical Community College
is offered to all students enrolled in eligible curricula who
meet eligibility requirements. Most aid is granted on the basis
of need rather than scholastic ability. The Financial Aid Office
utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
to analyze applicant data and determine student eligibility for
financial aid.
All applicants and FTCC students are urged to apply for
financial aid. The FAFSA application is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov and should be completed as early as possible. Applicants are urged to read the directions carefully and
fill out the application completely and accurately. The FAFSA
application covers all forms of financial aid offered at the college with the exception of scholarships.
Various resources are available through the Financial Aid
Office located in Room 130 of the Tony Rand Student Center
or on our website at www.faytechcc.edu.
All students, either full- or part-time, who are charged a
student fee are covered by a master student accident insurance
plan carried by the College. Students are insured while attending school during the hours that school is in regular session or
participating in or attending an activity (other than an athletic
activity) exclusively sponsored and supervised by the College,
and traveling directly to or from such activity (other than an
athletic activity) in a vehicle furnished and supervised by the
College.
Students participating in athletic activities which are a part
of their regularly scheduled instruction are covered by this
insurance. Students participating in organized intramural
sports are also covered.
The student accident insurance plan does not guarantee
payment of all medical costs, and the student is responsible for
the payment of all costs in excess of those paid by the insurance policy. A copy of the student accident insurance plan for
the College is available in the Health Services Office.
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CAMPUS LIFE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
PUBLISHING GUIDELINES FOR
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The Student Government Association represents the student
body in institutional affairs at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Members of the Student Government Association are assigned to serve as members of an institutional
standing committee. The president of the Student Government Association serves on the FTCC Steering Committee.
The president, as head of the student body, also serves as an
ex-officio member of the FTCC Board of Trustees. Student
Government information, activities, and newsletters are
posted on the FTCC website at www.faytechcc.edu.
1. The purpose of any student publication is to keep the
FTCC students informed of issues, interests, and events
related to campus and academic life.
2. Student organizations seeking to publish a newsletter must
discuss the goals and purpose of the publication with the
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the Student Activities Director. Approval of the publication may
then be given by the Vice President and the Student Activities Director.
3. Student publications may not necessarily reflect the view or
opinions of the staff and faculty at the College but must be
fair and accurate.
4. All submissions must include the author’s name, address,
and phone number.
5. No material which defames or insults any individual or
group can be published. Opinions, editorials, or viewpoints
must be clearly labeled. Material that is obscene, libelous,
insensitive, or disruptive will not be published.
6. The decision regarding what will be published rests with
the editor of a given publication. If a situation arises when
the editor’s decision is questioned by the VP for Institutional Advancement or the Students Activities Coordinator,
an Editorial Review Board will be convened. The Editorial
Review Board will consist of the Editor, the VP for Institutional Advancement, the Student Activities Coordinator,
the Faculty Advisor and one other student from the appropriate group.
7. Student publications may not solicit advertisements.
8. All student publications must include a nondiscrimination
statement.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student activities are an integral part of the total development of students at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Through participation in these activities, students receive
practical experience in the responsibility of citizenship. All
students are encouraged to participate. Intramurals, club
membership, educational, cultural, and social events are provided. Activities are open to all students without regard to
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap or
political affiliation.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association of Fayetteville Technical Community College was officially founded in November 1984. The
purpose of the organization is to foster a mutually beneficial
relationship between the College and its graduates.
Each member enjoys the benefits of continued use of campus resources such as the library and job placement, the
receipt of a newsletter, and involvement in cultural and social
activities on campus. There are no membership dues assessed.
The activities and growth of the Alumni Association are
guided by a 12-member Board of Directors who are elected
from within the membership.
The members of the Alumni Association are dedicated to
advancing the growth and development of their alma mater,
and to helping each other become better, more productive
people. They share a pride in the past with a focus on the
future.
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES
The offices of Student Services at Fayetteville Technical Community College, located in the Tony Rand Student Center, are
open to assist students each day, Monday through Friday
(hours given below). These offices include the following functions:
1. Admissions**
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday*
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday*
2. Career Counseling and Development **
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Wednesday and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday
3. Cooperative Education
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday**
4. Counseling**
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday*
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday*
5. Financial Aid**
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p. m., Thursday
6. Fort Bragg Student Services**
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
7. Job Placement **
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
8. New Student Orientation
9. Recruitment
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
10. Registration and Records**
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday
11. Special Population Services**
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday
8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday – Friday
12. Spring Lake Campus Student Services**
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday
13. Student Activities **
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
14. Testing**
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
15. Veterans’ Services Office**
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday
* Students/visitors are asked to check in one hour before closing.
** Additional evening hours are scheduled as needed to assist
students with registration and other services.
These services are provided to assist students in achieving
their educational goals as quickly as possible. Therefore, students, faculty, and staff who need assistance should feel free to
contact staff personnel.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Assistance with the development of realistic career goals
and plans is available through the Career Center. Through the
Career Center, an individual can talk with a trained counselor
and work jointly in solving problems associated with career
choices, daily choices, and educational planning. The Career
Center offers information on career-related topics, including
job descriptions, duties, working environments, earnings,
minimum entry skills, and the education and training
required for entry into the job market. Special testing, including aptitude and achievement tests, is utilized to aid the career
development process. Career Center services are available to
students, staff and faculty, and members of the community.
Visit our website at www.faytechcc.edu for further information and assistance.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education offers an extension and application of
classroom instruction through a supervised work experience
that is related to the student’s educational goals. It is an educa-
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tional plan designed to use the “laboratories of the community” in business, industry, and civic agencies to the best
advantage of the students, the college, and the employers.
The principle of this concept is that classroom instruction
along with practical experience is the most effective way to
obtain a balanced education. The program is designed to provide the necessary tools to prepare the student for the transition from school to work.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The counseling staff, located in the Tony Rand Student Center,
is available to assist all students with career plans, personal
concerns, or educational counseling. Counselors are available
evenings and through telephone and Internet access for
evening, off-campus, and distance learning students. They are
available Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students are seen on a
walk-in basis, or appointments may be made in person or by
calling 678-8419.
Staff
The counseling staff is composed of professionals with
extensive training and competencies in counseling and guidance. They are experienced in assisting students in developing
skills and attitudes needed to deal effectively with their surroundings. Responsibilities of counseling are shared equally
between counselor and student, and the counselor respects the
ability of the individual to make realistic choices among
options presented.
Counseling Services
Admissions Counseling: Counselors interpret test data,
review transcripts, make course recommendations, and assist
students in viewing alternatives as they prepare to enter Fayetteville Technical Community College. This process may
involve career counseling. In such cases, counselors assist students in making a thorough self-appraisal of interests, abilities, and personality traits so that they may utilize this
information in making a wise career choice. Additional
career/vocational counseling services are available through the
Career Center, Room 113, Student Center.
Educational Counseling: Students who are uncertain
regarding their major course of study or who are experiencing
academic difficulty are aided in making more meaningful academic choices.
Personal Counseling: Many students have personal concerns
which may interfere with their academic success. The counseling staff provides an atmosphere in which students may discuss problems with the assurance that all counseling
information is confidential and would be released only with
the student’s written consent.
Group Counseling: Counseling Services provides a variety
of small group experiences ranging from personal growth
groups, to study skills groups, to career decision-making
workshops. Students who wish to improve communication or
interpersonal skills may participate in growth groups where
they can experiment with new types of behavior in a safe and
accepting environment. For those students experiencing academic difficulty, study skills groups provide instruction and
supervised activity designed to improve study skills and
habits. Students can gain insight regarding their interests, abilities, and decision-making styles, as well as the world of work,
while participating in career decision-making workshops.
Referrals: Students with long-term counseling needs or
serious problems, such as personality disorders which require
special treatment, are referred to appropriate agencies.
On-line Counseling: Students may receive most counseling
services at home. They may connect to the Internet and access
the
following
URL:
http://www.faytechcc.edu/stuserv/counseling/online.htm.
Students can enter their request and expect a reply within 2448 hours. This service does not include personal counseling.
CURRICULUM REGISTRATION
AND RECORDS
The Curriculum Registration and Records office is responsible for all student and prospective student academic records
at Fayetteville Technical community College.
The office is located in Room 114 of the Tony Rand Student
Center. The staff is a caring group of people who are here to
assist students with registration, drop-add, name and address
changes, and requests for copies of their FTCC academic transcript. Access to student records is governed by the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy ACT (FERPA).
FACULTY ADVISEMENT
The Faculty Advisory System at Fayetteville Technical
Community College is an integral part of the instructional
and student development programs of the college. There are
two (2) primary components of faculty advising. They are
developmental and prescriptive advising. Effective advisors
master both. Developmental advising includes: projecting
enthusiasm for the role as advisor; responding to non-verbal
communication; providing a caring and personal relationship
by exhibiting a positive attitude toward advisees and their concerns; planning a reasonable schedule; assisting with academic
problems, including study habits, appropriate course load, and
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career objectives; and referring advisees to special services
and/or counseling as needed.
Prescriptive advising includes: possessing and effectively
providing accurate information about FTCC’s policies, procedures, resources, and academic programs; placing emphasis
on the students’ academic development and their progress
toward fulfilling the requirements of their Educational Plan;
assisting with student scheduling and registration; reviewing
with the advisee his or her Graduation Progress and Graduation Summary Report; providing timely feedback; and utilizing appropriate institutional technology and software.
FIRST AID, BASIC
Each shop and lab is equipped with first-aid kits. Basic first
aid is available and is handled by the security staff. Students
are referred to an area health care facility when treatment is
required.
JOB PLACEMENT
The Placement Office is available year round to assist graduates entering the job market. The Placement Office maintains
placement records on students, initiates contacts with
prospective employers, arranges and coordinates job interviews between students and employer representatives, and
maintains current information on employment opportunities
including salaries. Follow-up studies of FTCC graduates are
conducted yearly in order to provide current information on
graduate placement, including type of employment, geographic location, and salary scale.
OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
FTCC offers three full-service off-campus sites to meet the
educational needs of its military and civilian communities in
northern Cumberland County. The Fort Bragg Education
Center is located in the Soldier Development Center and
offers 8-week classes in the evenings and weekends at nearby
Irwin Elementary School, Albritton Middle School and the
Soldier Development Center. The Spring Lake Campus,
located on Laketree Boulevard, off North Bragg Boulevard and
Odell Road, offers 8- and 16-week day and evening classes,
also leading to the diploma, certificate and degree. Qualified
professional staff is available at each site to provide a full compliment of one-stop quality customer services for the student’s
admission and registration convenience.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The college recognizes its responsibility under Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide equal access to
education for students with disabilities. Support services are
available to the hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically handicapped, learning disabled, and other health
impaired individuals. Please note the following:
1. Students who feel that they need accommodations due to a
disability or handicap must complete a “Special Populations Student Intake” form indicating the nature of their
disability.
2. Students who have identified themselves as having special
needs may make a request for special accommodations to
the Special Populations Counselor or the Director of
Counseling Services. New students should make such
requests at least 30 days prior to the beginning of their first
term of enrollment at the College. Continuing students
should communicate their needs to the Special Populations
Counselor immediately upon the discovery of the need.
Early communication of special needs provides the time
needed to arrange for services and/or the procurement of
equipment that may be needed by a student.
3. Students must arrange to provide supporting documentation upon request. Federal regulations obligate the student
to provide information on identifying appropriate and
effective auxiliary aids.
4. Each request will be evaluated by the Special Populations
Counselor and/or the Director of Counseling, who will recommend any modifications to the educational plan that are
essential to satisfactory completion of course requirements
by the student according to the ADA guidelines.
5. The Special Populations Counselor and/or the Director of
Counseling will provide the student with a “Disabled Student Enrollment” form which lists recommended services
and/or accommodations. This document is to be used to
inform college faculty and staff of authorized accommodations. For further information and assistance, contact the
Special Populations Counselor.
Reasonable Accommodations
The following are considered reasonable accommodations
to be made for students with disabilities:
1. The process must be an interactive one involving “a reasonable reciprocal effort” on the part of both parties.
2. The College may not make a unilateral decision regarding
the existence of a disability or the accommodation that is
necessary.
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3. What is “reasonable” involves a detailed analysis of the specific circumstances of the case in question. Broad generalizations are not acceptable. An “individualized assessment”
of the student’s situation must be conducted.
4. The college is not required to provide specifically what the
student requests. An alternative accommodation may be
provided if it is effective.
5. The College does not have to provide accommodations that
are not effective. The College has a right to refuse to provide auxiliary aids and services that do not in fact provide
meaningful access.
6. The College must be given a reasonable amount of time to
evaluate requests and to offer the necessary accommodations.
7. The College does not have to provide accommodations that
will impose an “undue administrative or financial burden”.
8. Challenges to student’s requests must clearly involve substantive questions regarding the manifestations of the disability of the nature of the accommodations requested.
Mere administrative expedience or philosophical differences of opinions cannot be used as a justification for denying reasonable accommodations.
9. Determining what is reasonable requires one to balance
two important rights: the student’s rights to be provided
meaningful access and the College’s right to protect the
integrity of its programs and services.
STUDENT HOUSING
Housing arrangements are the student’s responsibility. As a
member of the North Carolina Department of Community
Colleges, FTCC does not provide student housing. Assistance
is available in locating living arrangements in the community.
Students in need of housing should contact the Student Activities Office in the Tony Rand Student Center. The college
assumes no responsibility in any financial arrangement
between the student and the landlord. Financial arrangements
for rooms are on an individual basis between the student and
the landlord.
VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
The FTCC Veterans Services Office (VSO) serves as the interface for veterans and eligible family members seeking access to
educational benefits provided by the Veterans Administration.
As such, it is the responsibility of the VSO to provide counseling, clarification of VA regulations, and certification for pay to
the appropriate Department of Veterans Administration
office.
THE CRIME AWARENESS AND
CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF
1990
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990
requires all institutions of higher education that receive federal funding to collect all incidents of certain crimes that occur
on- and off-campus and publish the data in an annual report
for review by all interested personnel. A copy of the FTCC
Annual Security Report is maintained on file in the Campus
Library and the Campus Safety and Security Office.
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ACADEMIC LIFE
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
Credits
1. All curricular students receive semester-hour credit for
courses which they successfully complete.
2. The Board of Trustees of Fayetteville Technical Community College has been authorized by the North Carolina
Board of Community Colleges to award the Associate in
Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science
Degree, Associate Degree in General Education, the
Diploma, and the Certificate upon successful completion
of curricular requirements.
3. Fayetteville Technical Community College has structured
its curricula, of both one and two years’ duration, on a
post-secondary level and grants credit on a semester-hour
basis. Instruction in all curricula is post-secondary and
requires students to be capable of study beyond the high
school equivalency level for success. The curricula are
designed on a semester-hour basis to include general education areas which require extra out-of-class preparation
each term. Each class, lab, and shop session is of 50 minutes
duration and requires a minimum of outside preparation
of two hours for each classroom session, one hour for each
lab session and additional outside preparation for shop sessions. Semester-hour credit is granted on a basis of one
credit to three sessions of shop, one credit to two sessions of
lab, and one credit to each classroom session of weekly
attendance and one credit to ten hours of cooperative work
experience or practicum.
4. Students with academic deficiencies who require remedial
work as background preparation may enroll in developmental studies courses. Developmental studies courses
carry credit hours for institutional accounting purposes
only and are not counted as credit hours toward graduation
in any of the curricula.
Course Repeat Policy
A student may repeat for credit or audit any curriculum
course one time in an effort to earn a higher grade and/or to
add to his/her mastery of course content. If a student petitions
for another attempt through the appropriate Dean, a third
and final attempt may be granted based on documented
major extenuating circumstances. When a course is repeated,
the last grade earned (A, B, C, D, F, WF and U ) will be counted
in determining the hours earned and in determining the grade
point average at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
However, all grades will be recorded on the student’s official transcript. Grades of withdrawal (W), withdrawal passing
(WP) and audit (AU) are not calculated in the GPA, but they
will be considered as a repeat grade.
A student who earns a deficient grade (“D,” “F,” “WF,” or
“U”) in a required course two times must see a counselor. Specific program requirements for academic progress are outlined
in the College catalog (i.e., Health occupations curriculums,
Funeral Service Education, and Paralegal Technology).
The University of North Carolina System and other colleges or universities require that a student earn a grade of “C”
or better in each transfer course completed. A student planning to transfer should realize that receiving institutions do
not have consistent policies regarding grade forgiveness.
Admissions personnel will review the transcripts of transfer
applicants and may recompute grade point averages to include
the grade originally assigned, or compute all grades assigned at
Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Note to students receiving VA assistance: Two attempts will
be the maximum allowed for counting a course as part of a
student’s credit hour load for determining eligibility. Veterans
who wish to repeat courses, for which a passing grade (D or
higher) has been earned, will not receive educational benefits
for repeating those courses.
Note to students receiving Title IV Financial Aid: All
attempted classes will be counted toward academic progress.
Note to students interested in a health program: Previously
completed science courses must have been satisfactorily completed with a grade of “C” or better within five years of entry in
a health program. These courses may be attempted only twice.
The appropriate health department chairperson through the
Dean of Health Programs may approve exceptions.
Effective: Fall term 2001
Revised: February 2003
Course Repeat Procedures
These procedures apply to all students who have taken curriculum courses, courses numbered 100 and above, at FTCC.
1. The request for course repeat must be initiated by the student and directed to the Registrar.
2. All requests must be initiated prior to the end of the final
term of enrollment (i.e., at the end of the fall term if graduating at the end of the spring term).
3. Students applying for health programs must make the
request prior to the January 30 deadline.
4. The “Course Repeat” form is available in the Registrar’s
office.
5. The “Course Repeat” policy does not apply to Developmental Studies courses.
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A student may petition in writing to the Associate Vice President for Curriculum Programs to have grades which are at
least seven years old forgiven.
The Vice President for Academic and Student Services
must approve exceptions to this policy.
Classification of Students
Full-time student: A student enrolled for 12 or more semester hours. (Summer semester: 9 credit
hours)*
Part-time student: A student enrolled for fewer than 12
semester hours. (Summer semester:
fewer than 9 credit hours)*
Freshman:
A student who has fewer than the number of semester hours required for the
first two terms in his or her major.
Sophomore:
A student who has accumulated credits
of 30 or more total credit hours in his or
her major.
* Financial aid recipients registered during the summer
semester will need 12 semester credit hours for full PELL
awards. VA requirements may vary. See the VSO.
Academic Course Load
The maximum course load for any academic term ranges
from 12 to 23 semester hours. Any request for exception to the
academic course load maximum must be evaluated by the
Academic Dean. When extenuating circumstances exist, the
Dean may grant a student special permission to deviate from
the course load maximum.
The College reserves the right to limit the number of credit
hours in which student’s can enroll if developmental studies
courses are needed or if placed on academic probation.
Schedule Adjustments and Withdrawals
If the class has not met, students may add a class within the
first two school days of 16-week term and one day for an 8week term.
Facts to consider when dropping and adding classes:
Drop/Add with No Penalty After Classes Has Started
After the class (es) has started, students should complete all
drop/add transactions in one process. If a student changes or
drops classes, of equal hours during the same computer transaction, no additional cost will be incurred.
Drop/Add with a 75% Refund After Class(es) Has Started
If the number of hours dropped is greater than the number of
hours added, the 75% refund policy will apply to the tuition
cost for the hours dropped.
EXAMPLE of a Drop/Add During the Same Transaction
Student drops MAT 161 class (a 5 credit hour course) and
adds an ENG 111 class (a 3 credit hour course). Thus the student has dropped two credit hours more than he or she added.
The student will only receive a 75% refund of the tuition for
the 2 excess hours dropped.
EXAMPLE of a Drop/Add NOT in the Same Transaction
Student drops MAT 161 (a 5 credit hour course). The student
returns at a later time and adds ENG 111 (a 3-credit-hour
course). Thus because not completed in the same transaction,
the student will receive a 75% refund for the tuition of the
MAT 161 class and will pay the full tuition for the ENG 111
class.
Once a student has duly enrolled in a class and paid the registration fee, the student shall maintain membership in said
class, until one of the following occurs:
1. Student Withdrawal – He or she officially withdraws and
the action is effective as of that date.
2. Administrative Withdrawal
a. He or she ceases attending class. Students who are
absent for more than 20 percent of the scheduled class
sessions may be dropped from the class rolls.
b. He or she fails to attend class prior to the 10 percent
point of the term (census date). A student who registers
for a class and never attends the class between the first
day of the term and the census point of the class is a “no
show.” This constitutes an administrative withdrawal
and is effective per the census date for the term. A grade
of “W*” will be assigned.
c. He or she completes the minimum objectives stated for
the class or transfers to another class.
C. A student may drop a class with the following results:
1. A student may drop as late as the 30 percent date of the
term without penalty. The transcript will indicate a “W.”
2. A student who drops between the 30 percent date of the
term and the 80 percent date will receive a grade of
“WP” or “WF,” depending on the student’s average in
the class at the time of the withdrawal.
3. Course requirements/tests missed in the remainder of
the class will be averaged into the final grade as zero.
D. A student who wishes to withdraw must complete a “Registration Change” form, have it initialed by the faculty member, and present it to the Registrar before an official
withdrawal can be recorded. Failure to comply with this
procedure will result in a grade of “WF.”
E. A student who is dropped for excessive absences prior to
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the 30 percent point of the class will be assigned a grade of
“W.”
F. A student who fails to withdraw properly may receive a failing grade for the course and may jeopardize a student’s
right to re-enroll at a later date.
G. A student who fails to withdraw or drop from any portion
of a course (classroom, lab, clinic or shop) will be dropped
from the entire course.
Science, Emergency Medical Technician (Continuing Education), Nursing Assistant (Continuing Education), Pharmacy
Technology, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Speech-Language
Pathology Assistant, and Surgical Technology.
Students who receive Financial Aid or VA Educational benefits
should confer with personnel in those offices regarding the impact
of attendance on their eligibility for financial assistance.
A student who receives Financial Aid or VA Educational benefits
should confer with personnel in those offices before dropping
classes or withdrawing from the College.
Attendance Policy
Regular class attendance is an essential part of the educational process; therefore, absences must be kept to a minimum.
While stressing regular attendance, FTCC simultaneously
desires to allow students to develop a real sense of personal
responsibility toward their studies. This policy has been established for the benefit of students who are forced, because of
reasons beyond their control, to miss classes. Attendance may
be taken separately in each portion of a course (i.e., class, lab,
clinic, shop). Missing 20 percent of any portion of a course may
result in administrative withdrawal.
Students who add a course after the first day of the class are
responsible for all materials covered from the beginning of the
course. Classes missed prior to a student’s late enrollment in a
course are included in the calculation of absences. Instructors
are encouraged to refer students with excessive absences to the
Counseling Office.
Each student is expected to attend class regularly--at least
80 percent of all scheduled contact hours. If absences exceed
20 percent, the faculty member may drop the student from the
course at any point during the term, or if the student is performing acceptably, he or she may be allowed to continue in
the course under conditions set by the instructor.
Tardy students interrupt the beginning of a class meeting.
If a student enters the class after the faculty member has begun
the class, the student shall be recorded as being tardy. Three
tardies shall be counted as one absence.
No absence, for any reason, shall excuse a student from an
announced test or other assigned activity. Make-up of any
tests or work missed shall be at the discretion of the faculty
member.
Each student dropped may submit a request through the
Director of Counseling for review by the Student Appeals
Committee.
The following programs and departments have special
attendance policies which will be distributed to the students
during the first week of classes: Associate Degree Nursing,
BLET, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical
GRADING PROCEDURES
FTCC grades are based on a 4.0 grading system. Each grade is
assigned a “grade-point equivalent” in quality points for each
term credit hour scheduled. The scholastic point average is
determined by dividing the total of quality points earned by
the number of term hours scheduled.
Numerical Grade
Grade
93 – 100
A—Excellent
85 – 92
77 – 84
70 -76
0 – 69
Grade Point Equivalent
4 grade points for each
credit hour
B—Good
3 grade points for each
credit hour
C—Average
2 grade points for each
credit hour
D—Below Average 1 grade point for each
credit hour
F—Failure
0 grade point
I—Incomplete
After eight (8)weeks for
16 week classes and 4
weeks for 8 or 9 week
classes,
the
grade
becomes an “F”
AU—Audit (No
Credit)
No effect on grade point
average
NS - No Show
No effect on grade point
average
P—Proficiency No effect on grade point
average
S—Satisfactory No effect on grade point
average
T—Transfer
No effect on grade point
average
U—Unsatisfactory 0 grade point
W—Withdrew No effect on grade point
average
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W*—Withdrew No effect on grade point
average
W/F—Withdrew Failing 0 grade point
W/P—Withdrew Passing No effect on
grade point average
I
Incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor when all course requirements have not been met. After
eight weeks from the beginning of the next term, an
incomplete grade in a sixteen-week class becomes an “F.”
After four weeks from the beginning of the next term, an
incomplete grade in an eight or nine-week class becomes
an “F.”
AU (Audit) requests must be made at the first class session.
The intent of the AU is to allow students to take courses
for no credit. Forms must be obtained from the Registrar’s Office and be signed by both student and instructor
during the first two days of the sixteen-week course and
the first day of an eight- or a nine-week course.
Developmental classes may not be audited. To receive the
AU, the student must meet all course requirements. This
grade is permanent and cannot be converted to a letter
grade.
NS (No Show) is administered when a student registers, but
fails to attend class(es) prior to the 10% point of the term.
P
(Proficiency) by examination may be given after the student has registered for the course and after a preliminary
screening test is given by the department chairperson.
The grade equates to a “C” or better. This process must be
completed within the first two days of the sixteen-week
course and the first day of an eight- or a nine-week
course.
S
(Satisfactory) is the grade given for the successful completion of ACA 111. The grade equates to a “C” or better.
T
(Transfer) credit is granted for courses completed at other
regionally accredited community colleges, colleges, and
universities.
U
(Unsatisfactory) is the grade given for unsatisfactory
completion of ACA 111 and remedial courses.
W (Withdrew) is the grade given when a student may drop
courses after the 10 percent date of the term, but before
the 30 percent date of the term. No penalty is involved.
W* (Withdrew*) is the grade given when a student may drop
courses on or before the 10 percent date of the course. No
penalty is involved.
WP (Withdrew Passing) is the grade given when withdrawals
or drops occur between the 30 percent date of the term
and the 80 percent date if the student’s average in the class
is equivalent to a passing grade.
WF (Withdrew Failing) is the grade given when a student’s
average in a class is equivalent to a failing grade and the
withdrawal or drop occurring between the 30 percent
date of the term and the 80 percent date of the term.
Students will receive their grades in the mail, so be sure to
report any change of addresses to the Registrar’s Office
immediately.
All final course grades will be letter grades in accordance with
the adopted grading system. Student grade reports are mailed
at the end of each term.
All students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average
(major and cumulative GPA) and have passed all curricular
subjects as listed in the course outline under which they
entered to be eligible for graduation. They must also meet the
grade level needed in major subjects required to take licensure
examinations.
Health occupations curricula, Funeral Service Education,
and Paralegal Technology require course grades of C or better
in order to progress to the next course/term. Each department
area will issue to the student in written form the necessary
information to cover such grading policies. Students who
request transfers to other degree curricula are expected to have
maintained a 2.0 GPA on all courses completed including prerequisite courses.
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DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE
GRADING SYSTEM
Courses numbered below 100 are developmental courses.
The following grades are assigned for developmental courses:
A, B, C, or U. Students who receive a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory Progress) will be required to re-take the course.
Developmental course grades are not counted as credit
towards graduation nor are they calculated into the student’s
cumulative Grade Point Average.
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
Academic Standards
The College requires that students maintain a cumulative
and/or major grade point average of 2.00 or better in order to
meet institutional standards of progress and be eligible for
graduation.
Academic Probation
Students enrolled in a curriculum program will be placed on
Academic Probation if any of the following conditions occur:
1. Major GPA and/or cumulative GPA are below 2.0.
2. Failure to successfully complete 50 percent of credit hours
attempted for two consecutive terms.
3. A student simultaneously enrolled in developmental
coursework and major courses will be placed on Academic
Probation if either condition above occurs or if the student
fails to complete a required developmental course with a
grade of “C” or better.
4. Special credit students must maintain a cumulative GPA of
2.00 or better.
Note: All students are responsible for being aware of any additional departmental requirements. (See “Select Programs
Progress Standards.”)
Removal from Academic Probation
To be removed from Academic Probation, a student must
attend mandatory counseling sessions and achieve a major
GPA of 2.00 while completing 50 percent of the credit hours
attempted. Students on probation should not enroll in accelerated sessions (8-week sessions) without advisor approval. A
student on academic probation would be eligible to continue
enrollment for no more than 24 semester hours.
A student enrolled in developmental coursework must
attend mandatory counseling sessions and successfully complete required developmental courses with a grade of “C” or
better. Students on Academic Probation may not enroll in any
course requiring a developmental prerequisite without first
completing the developmental course(s).
Academic Suspension
Students failing to remove themselves from Academic Probation after attempting 24 semester hours will be placed on
Academic Suspension at the end of the spring term for a minimum of one semester. Academic Suspension means a student
may not enroll in any credit courses offered by FTCC during
the suspension period – fall term.
Appeal of Academic Suspension
To be removed from Academic Suspension and continue in
the same program, a current student must be approved by the
department chairperson in order to re-enroll. When readmitted to the same program, a student will be placed on Academic
Probation and must achieve a 2.0 GPA for the coursework
attempted while successfully completing at least 50 percent of
the credit attempted. Students who do not achieve these
requirements will be dismissed from the college as ineligible to
re-enter that same curriculum program. Current students
who do not wish to continue in the same program and returning (away for one term or more) students must apply for readmission through the Director of Admissions. Students may
also be readmitted to the college by redirection of program
through counseling. These students will be placed on Academic Probation and must achieve a 2.0 GPA for the coursework attempted while successfully completing at least 50
percent of the credit attempted. Students who do not achieve
these requirements will be placed on academic suspension.
Appeals of the decision of the department chair or Director
of Admissions may be made to the appropriate program area
dean. All appeals must be in writing and received no later than
five days from the time of notification of the readmission decision. Students placed on academic suspension may be allowed
to continue attending class until the appeal has been resolved.
The decision of the dean in matters of academic probation
and academic suspension is final and not subject to further
appeal. This process must be completed prior to the end of
drop/add.
Progress Standards for Select Programs
The following programs require that a student complete
the stated course work with a grade of “C” or better in order to
progress to the next course/term:
Associate Degree Nursing – C or better in all major and science courses. Satisfactory grade in clinical.
Dental Assisting – C or better in all major and science courses.
Satisfactory grade in clinical.
Dental Hygiene – C or better in all major and science courses.
Satisfactory grade in clinical.
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Emergency Medical Science – C or better in all major and science courses. Satisfactory grade in clinical.
Funeral Service Education – C or better in all FSE courses and
ACC 111, BUS 115, and PSY 141.
Nuclear Medicine Technology – C or better in all major and
science courses
Paralegal Technology – C or better in all LEX courses.
Pharmacy Technology – C or better in all major and science
courses.
Phlebotomy – C or better in all major courses.
Physical Therapist Assistant – C or better in all major and science courses.
Practical Nursing Education – C or better in all major and science courses.
Radiography – C or better in all major and science courses.
Respiratory Care Technology – C or better in all major and science courses.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant – C or better in all
major and science courses.
Surgical Technology – C or better in all major and science
courses.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES FOR
FTCC GRADUATES
The following competencies were developed within the
framework of Fayetteville Technical Community College’s
purpose statement which reflects the institution’s desire to
meet the needs of its students and the surrounding community. Students who graduate from FTCC’s degree and diploma
programs should be able to:
degree with honors. The student’s transcript will be noted to
reflect this achievement.
President’s List
The President’s List is published at the end of each semester
to honor students with a perfect grade point average.
1. Students must be approved for a curriculum prior to the
start of the semester. The developmental studies curriculum and courses are excluded from this consideration.
2. Students must make a final grade of “A” on a minimum of
12 credit hours of curricular work during the semester of
consideration.
3. Students must earn a 4.00 GPA on a minimum of 12 credit
hours. The formula used to calculate this 4.00 GPA
excludes the following grades: AU, P, S, T, W, WP, and W*.
4. Students are NOT eligible for consideration until all course
work is completed for the semester.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List is published each semester to honor those
students with an outstanding grade point average.
1. Students must be approved for a curriculum prior to the
start of the semester. The developmental studies curriculum and courses are excluded from this consideration.
2. Students must make a final grade of “A” or “B” on a minimum of 12 credit hours of curricular work during the
semester of consideration.
3. Students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 12
credit hours. The formula used to calculate this minimum
3.5 GPA excludes the following grades: AU, P, S, T, W, WP
and W*.
4. Students are NOT eligible for consideration until all course
work is completed for the semester.
– communicate effectively in speaking, writing, reading, and
listening.
– perform technical skills in their chosen occupation.
– use information to analyze problems and make logical
decisions.
– demonstrate positive interpersonal skills in various aspects
of life.
– demonstrate quantitative competencies.
– demonstrate basic skills in using a personal computer.
Ambassadors
Each academic year, Fayetteville Technical Community
College chooses eight students to serve as ambassadors. The
ambassadors act as official hosts and hostesses for various
campus events. All ambassador candidates must:
HONORS AND AWARDS
Marshals
Marshals are selected and given the privilege to lead the
academic procession during graduation exercises. The selection of marshals is a competitive process based on academic
averages. Marshals must be second-semester freshmen in a
two-year curriculum and have a minimum 3.5 average.
Any student who has earned a quality point average of 4.0 in
his/her program of study at Fayetteville Technical Community
College will be granted a diploma or degree with highest honors. Any student who has earned a quality point average of 3.5
in his/her program of study will be granted a diploma or
– have completed 12 hours at FTCC.
– have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
– be recommended by three members of the college community.
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The President’s Award
The President’s Award is presented to a deserving student
selected by a faculty-staff committee. To be eligible for this
award, a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must
have been enrolled on a full-time basis during the year of
nomination. The student must exhibit and promote good student morale and demonstrate a genuine concern for FTCC
and its role in the community.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
GRADUATION
To be eligible for graduation, the student must:
• successfully complete the curricular requirements in
effect at the time the student entered the curriculum.
• have sufficient quality points to average 2.0 (cumulative
and major GPA).
• have passing grades in all required courses.
• have taken care of ALL financial indebtedness to Fayetteville Technical Community College, including a graduation fee.
• fill out an application to graduate at a time designated.
Failure to do so may result in diplomas not being available at the time of graduation. The College assumes no
responsibility for making special adjustments for students who fail to file applications by the designated
time.
• complete a minimum of 25 percent of resident credit at
FTCC.
Course Substitutions. In special circumstances, a student
may apply to his or her advisor for approval for a course substitution. The course used as a substitute must have academic
relevance to both the course it replaces and the curriculum.
Technical and skills-based courses must have been completed
within the last seven years. The substitution will be made on
an individual basis and will apply only to the curriculum in
which the student is enrolled. Substitution of courses for graduation purposes is limited to ten percent of the total credit
hours required to graduate and must be approved by the
department chairperson and the program area dean. All
exceptions to the ten percent limit must be approved by the
Associate Vice President for Student Services.
Prior to enrollment in the course to be used as a substitute,
a completed Course Substitution Form must be received by the
Registrar’s office.* All course substitutions will be made upon
the recommendation of the advisor, with endorsements by the
department chairperson, division chair, and curriculum program dean. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the
Vice President for Academic and Student Services.
* Students receiving assistance from the Veterans Administrations must have prior approval to make course substitutions from
the Veterans’ Services Officer. Electives taken by students under
VA educational benefits may exceed the total required hours of
a curriculum only by the hours of the last elective taken to fulfill those requirements.
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STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES
AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and
the well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are
indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of
the FTCC academic community, students are encouraged to
develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a
sustained and independent search for truth.
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable
facets of academic conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community. Students should exercise their
freedom with responsibility. As members of the FTCC academic community, students are subject to the obligations
which accrue to them by virtue of this membership. As members of the larger community of which the College is a part,
students are entitled to all rights and protection accorded
them by the laws of that community.
By the same token, students are also subject to all laws,
whether on campus or off campus, the enforcement of which
is the responsibility of duly constituted authorities. When students violate laws, they may incur penalties prescribed by legal
authorities. In such instances, College discipline will be initiated only when the presence of the student on campus will
disrupt the educational process of the College. However, when
a student’s violation of the law also adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its recognized educational objectives, the College may enforce its own regulations. When students violate
College regulations, they are subject to disciplinary action by
the College whether or not their conduct violates the law. If a
student’s behavior simultaneously violates both College regulations and the law, the College may take disciplinary action
independent of that taken by legal authorities.
STUDENT RIGHTS
All rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the
Constitution of the United States and by the state of North
Carolina shall not be denied any student.
Within limitations, students are free to pursue their educational goals. Appropriate opportunities for learning in the
classroom and on the campus shall be provided for by the college. Student performance will be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated
to academic standards.
Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry,
and assembly subject to reasonable and non-discriminatory
rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner.
Students have the right to inquire about and to propose
improvements in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students through established student government procedures, campus committees, and college offices.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of an access
to student records, and this Act will be adhered to by the College. Students and former students have the right to review
their official records and to request a hearing if they challenge
the contents of these records. No records shall be made available to unauthorized personnel or groups outside the College
without the written consent of the student involved, except
under legal compulsion.
No disciplinary sanctions other than removal from class or
activity (only for duration of said activity) may be imposed
upon any student without due process. Due process procedures are established to guarantee a student accused of a Student Code of Conduct violation the right of a hearing, a
presentation of charges, evidence for charges, the right to present evidence, the right to have witnesses on one’s behalf and to
hear witnesses on behalf of the accuser(s), and the right of
appeal.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The College reserves the right to maintain a safe and
orderly educational environment for students and staff.
Therefore, when in the judgment of College officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the College
community, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken to
restore and protect the orderliness of the FTCC community.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance
with generally accepted standards of scholarship and conduct.
The purpose of this code is not to restrict student rights but to
protect the rights of individuals in their academic pursuits.
The following regulations set forth rules of conduct which
prohibit certain types of student behavior. Violation of one or
more of the following regulations may result in disciplinary
sanctions by the College and/or legal sanctions:
1. Academic Dishonesty – taking or acquiring possession of
any academic material (test information, research papers,
notes, etc.) from a member of the College staff or student
body without permission; receiving or giving help during
tests; submitting papers or reports (that are supposed to
be original work) that are not entirely the student’s own,
except in cases of group assignments; not giving credit for
others’ work (plagiarism).
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2.
Theft of, misuse of, or damage to College property, or
theft of or damage to property of a member of the College
community or a campus visitor on College premises or at
College functions; unauthorized entry upon the property
of the College or into a College facility or a portion
thereof which has been restricted in use and thereby
placed off limits; unauthorized presence in a College facility after closing hours.
3. Possession of or use of alcoholic beverages or being in a
state of intoxication on the College campus or at College
sponsored or supervised functions off campus or in College owned vehicles. Possession, use or distribution of any
illegal drugs, except as expressly permitted by law. Any
influence which may be attributed to the use of drugs or
of alcoholic beverages shall not in any way limit the
responsibility of the individual for the consequences of
his/her actions.
4. Lewd or indecent conduct, including public physical or
verbal action or distribution of obscene or libelous written material on the FTCC campus.
5. Mental or physical abuse of any person on College premises or at College sponsored or College supervised functions, including verbal or physical actions which threaten
or endanger the health or safety of any such persons.
6. Any unwelcome verbal or physical act or behavior which
is of a sexually suggestive or harassing nature and which
in any way interferes with the student’s or an employee’s
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
7. Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching,
research, administration or disciplinary proceedings, or
other College activities, including public service functions, and other duly authorized activities on College
premises.
8. Occupation or seizure in any manner of College property,
a College facility or any portion thereof for a use inconsistent with prescribed, customary, or authorized use.
9. Participating in or conducting an assembly, demonstration, or gathering in a manner which threatens or causes
injury to person or property; which interferes with free
access to ingress or egress of College facilities; which is
obstructive or disruptive to the education process or
institutional functions of the College; remaining at the
scene of such an assembly after being asked to leave by a
representative of the College staff.
10. Possession or use of a firearm, or other deadly weapon,
incendiary device or explosive, except in connection with
a College-approved activity. (This also includes unauthorized use of any instrument.)
11. Setting off a fire alarm, or using, or tampering with any
fire safety equipment, except with reasonable belief in the
need for such alarm or equipment.
12. Gambling.
13. Smoking and/or using other forms of tobacco products in
classrooms, shops, and labs or other unauthorized areas.
14. Violation of College regulations regarding the operation
and parking of motor vehicles.
15. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents,
records, or instruments of identification with intent to
deceive.
16. Failure to comply with instructions of College officials
acting in performance of their duties.
17. Violation of the terms of disciplinary probation or any
College regulation during the period of probation.
18. Fiscal irresponsibility such as failure to pay College levied
fines, failure to repay College funded loans, or the passing
of worthless checks to College officials.
19. Violation of a local, state, or federal criminal law on College premises adversely affecting the College community’s
pursuit of its proper educational purposes.
20. Students must not engage directly in, or aid or abet in,
acts such as the playing of radios, stereos, and tape players
or the personal use of loud, threatening or obscene language which disrupts, disturbs, or interferes with the
peace, order or discipline while on College property or
attending College activities.
21. Minors under age sixteen (16) must not be left unattended on campus at any time. Without college authorization, minors under age sixteen (16) are not allowed in
classrooms, labs, shops, or other instructional areas.
22. Students must not engage in any activity which is disruptive to orderly classroom instruction including, without
limitation, taking cell phone or pager calls. Students are
therefore required to disengage all such devices when
present in a classroom.
23. This Student Code of Conduct is not all-inclusive. Other
conduct which is disruptive may be subject to appropriate
sanctions.
COMPUTER USE GUIDELINES
Fayetteville Technical Community College employees, students, staff and other authorized users may not use or distribute personally owned software on FTCC computers or local
area network. Employees are not permitted to copy software
from FTCC computers and install it on home or any other
computer without the expressed written permission of the
license owner.
A variety of software is available on the Internet. Some of
this software, called “Freeware” or “Shareware” is available, free
of charge, for limited use and may be downloaded to FTCC’s
computers with prior written approval of the MIS Department. Other software available on the Internet and from other
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electronic sources, however, requires the user to obtain a
license for its use, sometimes for a fee. No employee shall
download such software to FTCC computers without prior
written approval of the MIS Department.
College owned or operated computing resources are for the
use of faculty, students, staff, and other authorized individuals. Users must exercise responsible, ethical behavior when
using these resources. The College does not attempt to articulate all required or unacceptable behavior by its users. Therefore, individuals are expected to use good judgment in using
computer resources. To assist in such judgment, the following
guidelines have been developed:
1. Computing resources and access accounts are to be used
only for the purpose for which they are assigned and are
not to be used for commercial purposes or non-college
related activities.
2. FTCC students may use any computer software licensed to
the College for instructional purposes. This software will be
available for use in the designated Open Computer Lab on
a first-come first-served basis. Priority may be given to students currently registered for classes requiring computer
use.
3. An access account assigned to an individual must not be
used by others. Individuals are responsible for the proper
use of their accounts, including proper password protection and appropriate use of Internet resources. Allowing
friends, family or co-workers to use the account is a serious
violation of these guidelines.
4. All computer software is protected by the federal copyright
law and most is proprietary and protected by legal licensing
agreements in addition to the copyright law. The user is
responsible for being aware of the licensing restrictions for
the software used on any system.
5. Individuals shall not engage in activities which damage or
disrupt hardware or communication such as virus creation
and propagation, wasting system resources, and overloading networks with excessive data.
6. Individuals shall not monopolize or misuse system
resources, for example, by requesting multiple copies from
printers or by playing games.
7. Individuals shall not create, display, transmit or make
accessible threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive,
annoying or harassing language and/or material, including
broadcasting unsolicited messages or sending unwanted
mail.
8. Individuals shall not intentionally access or damage systems or information such as College records, or use any system for illegal activities.
9. Failure to follow the acceptable use guidelines may result in
the suspension or revoking of access accounts or other College disciplinary action.
POSSESSION OF WEAPONS ON
CAMPUS
Possession of weapons on campus or at any FTCC class, site,
activity, or program is a violation of North Carolina State Law
(GS 14- 269.2).
The following applies:
1. It shall be a Class I Felony for any person to possess or
carry, whether openly or concealed, any gun, rifle, pistol, or
other firearm of any kind, or any dynamite cartridge,
bomb, grenade, mine or powerful explosive on campus or
at any FTCC class, site, activity, or program.
2. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to possess or
carry, whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, air rifle, air
pistol, Bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane,
switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and
razor blades, and any sharp-pointed or edged instruments
except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and tools
used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance on campus or at any FTCC class site, activity, or
program. Any person found to be in violation of the law
will be referred to the local area law enforcement authorities for appropriate legal action.
3. Students who violate the law will be suspended immediately for a minimum of one full term. A student is identified as any person currently enrolled in continuing
education class (es), or curriculum class (es), whether the
person is an adult or a minor.
4. Students in violation of this policy may be placed on permanent expulsion when one of the following occurs:
a. possession of a firearm on campus
b. repeat offense on campus or any FTCC class site, activity, or program
c. subsequent conviction of a violation of the law
d. use of a weapon to harm or threaten another individual
SMOKING ON CAMPUS
All buildings on the FTCC campus are smoke-free. In addition, smoking adjacent to buildings will only be permitted at
outdoor areas that have been designated by the President as
smoking areas. This policy is implemented to reduce secondhand smoke at building entrances. The designated smoking
areas are listed below:
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BLDG #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME
LOCATION
Administration Bldg
Rear of building
Library/Learning Center Patio between Library &
VCC
CH
Center patio area
LH
Patio area by snack bar
HS
Large center courtyard
area
NC
Patio area by snack bar
SDC
Rear patio by canopy
CBI
Rear door leading to P/L
#19
ATC
Patio area by vending
area
CEC
Patio area by snack bar
HTC
Patio area adjacent to
callbox #32
ECC
Door on end of building
nearest the Access Rd
Auto Body Shop
Rear door
CJC
Covered patio area
towards front of building
VCC
Patio between Library &
VCC
Horticulture
Outside of classroom
bldg away from the
entrance
Warehouse/Print Shop Rear door of print shop
SLC
CEC wing entrance
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Immediate Suspension
If an act of misconduct threatens the health or safety of any
member of the academic community or seriously disrupts the
function and good order of the College, an instructor or
administrative officer may direct the student(s) involved to
cease and desist such conduct and advise them that failing to
cease and desist will result in immediate suspension. The
instructor may suspend the student(s) from that class until
further notice. An administrative officer may suspend the student(s) from either the class or the College until a resolution
of the matter can be made. Disruptive behavior may include,
but not be limited to, obscene and/or disruptive language,
threatening actions, and blocking or restricting access to College classes, offices, and programs.
The instructor or administrative officer invoking such suspension shall notify the Program Area Dean/Director in writing of the individual(s) involved and the nature of the
infraction as soon as possible but no more than two days fol-
lowing the incident. The Dean or Director shall resolve the
matter in a timely fashion utilizing the steps outlined below.
Responsibility for Implementation
The program area dean is responsible for implementing
student discipline procedures.
Disciplinary Procedures
In order to provide an orderly procedure for handling student disciplinary cases in accordance with due process and
justice, the following procedures will be followed:
1. Charges: Any administrative official, faculty/staff member,
or student may file charges with the FTCC Security Office
against any student or student organization for violations
of College regulations. The individual(s) making the charge
must complete a charge form stating:
a. name of the student(s) involved,
b. the alleged violation of the specific Code of Conduct,
c. the time, place, and date of the incident,
d. names of person(s) directly involved or witnesses to the
infractions,
e. any action taken that relates to the matter, and
f. desired solution(s).
The completed charge form should be forwarded directly
to the Dean or Director.
2. Investigation and Decision: Within five (5) working days
after the charge is filed, Security shall complete a preliminary investigation of the charge and the program Area
Dean shall schedule a meeting with the student. After discussing the alleged infraction with the student, the dean
may act as follows:
a. drop the charges,
b. impose a sanction consistent with those shown below,
and/or
c. refer the student to a College office or community agency
for services.
3. Notification: The decision of the Dean/Director shall be
presented to the student in writing or mailed within five (5)
working days. In instances where the student cannot be
reached to schedule an appointment with the
Dean/Director or where the student refuses to cooperate,
the dean shall send a certified letter to the student’s last
known address providing the student with a list of charges,
the Dean’s/Director’s decision, and instructions governing
the appeal process.
Sanctions
1. Reprimand: A written communication which gives official
notice to the student that any subsequent offense against
the Student Code of Conduct will carry heavier penalties
because of this prior infraction.
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2. General Probation: An individual may be placed on General Probation when involved in a minor disciplinary
offense. General Probation has two (2) important implications: the individual is given a change to show capability
and willingness to observe the Student Code of Conduct
without further penalty; secondly, if the individual errs
again, further action will be taken. This probation will be in
effect for no more than two (2) terms.
3. Restrictive Probation: Restrictive Probation results in loss
of good standing and becomes a matter of record. Restrictive conditions may limit activity in the college community.
Generally, the individual will not be eligible for initiation
into any local or national organization and may not receive
any college award or other honorary recognition. The individual may not occupy a position of leadership with any
college or student organization or activity. This probation
will be in effect for not less than two (2) terms. Any violation of Restrictive Probation may result in immediate SUSPENSION.
4. Restitution: Paying for damaging, misusing, destroying or
losing property belonging to the College, College personnel, or students.
5. Interim Suspension: Exclusion from class and/or other
privileges or activities as set forth in the notice, until a final
decision has been made concerning the alleged violation.
6. Loss of Academic Credit or Grade: Imposed as a result of
academic dishonesty.
7. Withholding grade reports, diploma, or right to register
or participate in graduation ceremonies: Imposed when
financial obligations are not met.
8. Suspension: Exclusion from class (es), and/or all other
privileges or activities of the college for a specified period
of time. This sanction is reserved for those offenses warranting discipline more severe than probation or for
repeated misconduct. Students who receive this sanction
must get specific written permission from the dean before
returning to campus.
9. Expulsion: Dismissing a student from campus for an
indefinite period losing student status. The student may be
readmitted to the College only with the approval of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
10.Group Probation: This is given to a College club or other
organized group for a specified period of time. If group
violations are repeated during the term of the sentence, the
charter may be revoked or activities restricted.
11.Group Restriction: Removing College recognition during
the term in which the offense occurred or for a longer
period (usually not more than one other term). While
under restriction, the group may not seek or add members,
hold or sponsor events in the College community, or
engage in other activities as specified.
12.Group Charter Revocation: Removal of College recogni-
tion for a group, club, society, or other organizations for a
minimum of two years. Recharter after that time must be
approved by the President.
APPEALS AND DUE PROCESS
Students subject to administrative decisions affecting their
right to attend classes are entitled to due process. Due process
includes, but is not limited to, the following considerations:
1. The student must be informed of any charges made against
him or her that may result in administrative action.
2. The student must be advised in writing of the administrative action taken.
3. The student will be advised of corrective action required.
4. The student is entitled to an appeal as herein provided. The
appeals process described in the subsequent paragraphs
must be followed.
5. The student is entitled to appear and present testimony at
any committee meeting scheduled to hear an appeal from
said student.
Admissions Decisions
Initial decisions to approve a student or potential student
to enter a program or a student re-entering a program are
made by the counselor conducting the admissions interview.
Appeals of admissions decisions are referred to the Director of
Admissions. Decisions of the Director of Admissions may be
appealed to the Associate Vice President for Student Services
in writing no later than ten (10) college days after the date of
the Director of Admissions’ letter. The Associate Vice President for Student Services will confer with the department
chairperson and respond to the student within five (5) working days. Decisions of the Associate Vice President for Student
Services are final.
Attendance Problems
Students with excessive absences are dropped by the
instructor according to guidelines published in the Student
Handbook. They should be referred to the curriculum program counselor.
1. Appeals of attendance decisions should be made first to the
department chairperson and then to the program area
dean. Further appeals of administrative withdrawal from
class for attendance will be made in writing no later than
five (5) college days to the FTCC Student Appeals Committee through the Director of Counseling.
2. The decisions of the FTCC Student Appeals Committee are
referred to the Associate Vice President for Student Services
as recommendations. The Associate Vice President for Student Services will review the case, consider the recommen-
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dation, reach a decision, and notify the student involved of
the resulting decision as soon as possible, but no later than
three (3) College days from the receipt of the recommendation of the Student Appeals Committee.
3. If the student wishes to appeal the decision of the Associate
Vice President for Student Services, the appeal must be in
writing and addressed to the Vice President for Academic
and Student Services. Thereafter, the route of appeal is to
the President and then to the Board of Trustees. Decisions
of the Board of Trustees are final.
4. Students placed on suspension for attendance problems
may be allowed to continue attending class until the appeal
has been resolved.
Grades
Grading is the prerogative of the faculty member. Appeals
concerning grades must be directed to that faculty member.
Failing to reach a satisfactory solution, the student may appeal
in accordance with the outline below. The appeal of a grade
must be initiated prior to the end of the next regular term.
1. The student shall present the appeal to the chairperson of
the department within which the protested grade was
awarded. The chairperson shall, by conferring with the student and the faculty member, seek resolution by mutual
agreement.
2. Failing to reach a resolution, the department chairperson
will transmit the appeal to the appropriate program area
dean or director who may convene the Academic Review
Committee.
3. The Academic Review Committee will consist of the convening dean or director and four faculty members
appointed by the dean. If the committee affirms the faculty
member’s decision, the dean or director will notify in writing the faculty member, the student, and the department
chairperson. If the committee supports the student’s
appeal, it shall prescribe the method by which the student
will be re-evaluated. The resulting grade must be submitted
within college guidelines and may not be further appealed.
4. A grade appeal that is presented after the term immediately
following the term in which the grade was earned must be
presented in writing to the Associate Vice President for
Curriculum Programs. The Vice President for Academic
and Student Services must approve a recommendation for
a grade change at this point. No grade change will be made
without approval of the faculty member.
5. Grades may not be appealed after one calendar year from
the time the final course grade was recorded on the official
class roster, unless extenuating circumstances justify the
change.
Academic Probation and Suspension
Students who fail to meet requirements of academic
progress will be placed on academic probation or academic
suspension. The AVP for Student Services will refer these students to their academic advisor or counselor. The College will
assist the student in identifying the probable causes of academic difficulty and will attempt to recommend strategies for
change.
Any consideration of academic standing or reinstatement
must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson
and would require assurances that the reasons for academic
difficulties have been removed.
Appeals of decisions of the department chairperson may be
made to the appropriate program area dean. All appeals must
be in writing and received no later than five days from the time
of notification of the department chairperson’s decision. Students placed on academic suspension may be allowed to continue attending class until the appeal has been resolved. The
decision of the dean in matters of academic and academic suspension is final and not subject to further appeal. This process
must be completed prior to the end of drop/add.
Disciplinary Sanction
The program area dean or director investigates charges of
misconduct and determines the action to be taken. The decision of the dean or director is presented to the student in writing within five (5) College days after the charge is filed. If the
student is notified that a disciplinary sanction will be
imposed, he or she may appeal the decision.
1. If the student wishes to appeal the dean’s or director’s decision, he or she must submit the appeal in writing within
five (5) College days to the Associate Vice President for
Curriculum Programs or the Associate Vice President for
Continuing Education. The Associate Vice President will
render a decision and will notify the student of the decision
in writing within five (5) College days of the receipt of the
appeal.
2. Further appeals of disciplinary sanctions may be made to
the FTCC Student Appeals Committee through the Director of Counseling, provided that they are made in writing
within five (5) college days or receipt of the Associate Vice
President’s decision.
3. The decisions of the FTCC Student Appeals Committee are
referred to the Associate Vice President for Student Services
as recommendations. The Associate Vice President for Student Services will review the case, consider the recommendation, reach a decision, and notify the student involved of
the resulting decision as soon as possible, but no later than
three (3) College days from the receipt of the recommendation of the Student Appeals Committee.
4. If the student wishes to appeal the decision of the Associate
Vice President for Student Services, the appeal must be in
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writing and addressed to the Vice President for Academic
and Student Services. Thereafter, the route of appeal is to
the President and then to the Board of Trustees. Decisions
of the Board of Trustees are final.
Financial Obligations
Initial telephone contacts and certified letters of advisement from the Business Office at FTCC regarding delinquent
loans and returned checks are mailed to the student. Unpaid
indebtedness to the College will result in suspension from the
class (es). Student will not be allowed to register for the next
term until the debt is cleared with the Business Office.
For returned checks, students are given 15 days from the
date of the certified letter to clear the debt before legal action is
taken by FTCC. If after 15 days the debt is not cleared, a warrant is issued by the Cumberland County Magistrates’ Office.
After this time, the student must make payment of the
returned check plus court costs to the Clerk of Superior
Court.
For student loans, the promissory note states that payment
in full becomes due immediately upon default of any installment or termination of at least half-time study. If payment is
not made, the student’s account is submitted to the Attorney
General’s Office for collection. Upon notification of disposition by the Attorney General, the student’s unpaid account is
submitted to an outside collection agency.
Monthly, any unpaid student accounts are submitted to the
North Carolina Department of Revenue under the Set-Off
Debt Collection Act. This entitles FTCC to claim a part or all
of the student’s income tax refund to apply against the debt.
Financial indebtedness to FTCC can only be appealed
through the Business Office until the matter is submitted to
local and state legal authorities.
Dismissal
Fayetteville Technical Community College reserves the
right to dismiss any student when it believes such action is in
the best interest of the College, the students, the faculty, the
staff, or the student him/herself. In all cases, the right of due
process is the student’s prerogative.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Fayetteville Technical community College encourages the
prompt and fair settlement of grievances. A student may present a grievance without fear of coercion, restraint, interference, penalty, or reprisal.
The purpose of the student grievance policy and procedure is
to provide a system to resolve student complaints against faculty, staff, or other students concerning alleged discrimination
on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, or other conditions.
Academic Appeals
Appeal of admissions decisions, individual grades, academic
probation and/or suspensions, attendance problems, disciplinary sanctions, and dismissal shall not be considered under
this policy, unless illegal discrimination is alleged. Such
appeals shall be considered according to the guidelines set
forth in the Appeals and Due Process section of this catalog.
Sexual Harassment Complaints
Sexual harassment complaints shall be directed to the Associate Vice President for Student Services, unless the alleged
harasser is the Associate Vice President. In that case, the complaint shall be directed to the Vice President for Academic and
Student Services or to the President. Upon receiving the complaint, the Associate Vice President for Student Services shall
refer the sexual harassment complaint to the Vice President for
Human Resources, who will investigate the complaint following the procedures outlined in the College’s Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.
If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation, he or she may, within ten (10) working days, file the
grievance in writing with the President. The chain of appeal
goes then from the President to the Board of Trustees. Decisions of the Board of Trustees are final.
Grievance Procedure
This procedure applies to all students of FTCC.
Step 1:
The student is encouraged to go to the instructor or staff
member where the alleged problem originated. An attempt
will be made to resolve the matter equitably and informally at
this level. The conference must take place within five (5) working days of the incident which generated the complaint.
Step 2:
If the grievance is not resolved, the student may file a written grievance. The student must present the written grievance
to the appropriate Associate Vice President within thirty (30)
days of the incident giving rise to the grievance. The student
and the Associate Vice President will meet within three (3)
working days following the presentation of the grievance to
discuss the grievance fully, and to attempt informal resolution.
The Associate Vice President will investigate the grievance and
will ask the employee against whom the grievance was filed to
respond in writing to the allegation. The Associate Vice President will provide a written decision on the grievance not later
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than ten (10) working days following this meeting.
Step 3:
If the student is not satisfied with the decision, he or she
may, within five (5) working days, file the grievance in writing
with the Vice President for Academic and Student Services.
The Vice President for Academic and Student Services will
notify the President. Depending on the nature of the allegation, the Vice President for Human Resources may be asked to
investigate. After reviewing the facts of the case, the Vice President for Academic and Student Services and/or the Vice President for Human Resources will make a recommendation to
the President. The student will receive written notification
within ten (10) working days of filing the complaint with the
Vice President.
Further Appeal Procedure for Grievances
If the student is not satisfied with the decision, he or she
may, within ten (10) working days, file the grievance in writing
with the President. The chain of appeal goes then from the
President to the Board of Trustees. Decisions of the Board of
Trustees are final.
FREE SPEECH AND PUBLIC
ASSEMBLY
Fayetteville Technical Community College recognizes and
supports the rights of free speech. This policy informs members of the College community and the public of the manner
in which they may engage in constitutionally protected speech
and expression at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
It is intended to ensure the primary educational purpose of
the College.
The College will protect the rights of freedom of speech,
petition, and peaceful assembly. The right to regulate reasonable time, location, and restrictions concerning acts of expression and dissent will be maintained by the College. Any acts
that are disruptive to normal operations of the College including but not limited to classes, College business, or invades the
rights of others will not be tolerated. Faculty, staff, and students engaging in disruptive activity may be subject to disciplinary action. Any participant in a disruptive activity may
face criminal charges.
Registration and Use of Designated Free Speech Area
A. Requests for Free Speech. Individuals or groups wishing to
exercise their free speech should submit a written request
to the Director of Student Activities at least three working
days prior to the desired date. The following information
must be included in this written request.
• Name of the person or organization submitting the
request
• Purpose of speech requested
• Date and times requested
• List of planned activities (i.e., speech, signs, distribution
of literature)
• Anticipated number of participants and attendance
Approvals are for one day only for a maximum of three
continuous hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
B. Designated Free Speech Area. College designated areas for
free speech are listed below:
Main Campus
Student Center Gazebo
Spring Lake Campus
TBA
Horticulture Education Center TBA
College sponsored events have first priority on the use of
campus facilities. Requests for the Gazebo will be assigned
to the person or organization that requests the area first.
The College reserves the right to relocate any assembly to
ensure that the activity does not interfere with the normal
operation of the College or interfere with the rights of others.
Guidelines for Speech and Public Assembly
(1) Amplification Systems: Public address and amplification
systems may not be used. This includes megaphones and
PA systems.
(2) The Right to Dissent: The right to dissent is the complement of the right to speak, but these rights need not
occupy the same forum at the same time. The speaker is
entitled to communicate his or her message to the audience during their allotted time, and the audience is entitled
to hear the message and see the speaker during that time.
A dissenter must not substantially interfere with the
speaker’s ability to communicate or the audience’s ability to
hear and see the speaker. Likewise, the audience must
respect the right to dissent.
(3) Picketing and Distribution of Literature: Picketing in an
orderly manner or distributing literature within the free
speech area is acceptable when approved during the
request process as coordinated and approved by the Director of Student Activities.
Picketing is not permitted inside College buildings.
(4) Symbolic Protest: During a presentation, displaying a sign,
gesturing, wearing symbolic clothing, or otherwise
protesting silently is permissible unless it is a disruptive
activity or impedes access, such as acts that block the audience’s view or prevents the audience from being able to pay
attention.
(5) Marches: Campus marches are permitted on campus only
with the approval of the Director of Student Activities per
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Requests for Free Speech.
In order to ensure the safety of participants and bystanders
and to minimize the disruption upon College classes and daily
operations, this request must specify the desired march route
and total/maximum number of participants.
Pickets/marchers must march in single file, not abreast, and
may not march closer together than 15 feet, except in passing
one another. Pickets not marching shall remain at least 15 feet
apart. Minor children, six years of age or younger, may walk
abreast or be carried by their parent or guardian.
Pickets shall be restricted to the use of the outermost half of
the sidewalk or other public way nearest the street and shall
not at any time nor in any way obstruct, interfere with, or
block persons entering or existing vehicles; persons crossing
streets or otherwise using the public way; the entrance or exit
to any building or access to property abutting the street or
sidewalk; or pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Conduct and Manner
(1) Those who exercise free speech as a part of this policy must
not
• Threaten passers-by.
• Interfere with, impede, or cause blockage of the flow of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
• Interfere with or disrupt any other lawful activity in the
same general location at the same time.
• Commit any act likely to create an imminent safety or
health hazard.
• Post materials on any walls, windows, doors, sidewalks,
trees, light poles, etc., or any other College equipment
except as approved by the Director of Student Activities.
• Carry signs or placards that exceed two feet by two feet
promoting the objective of the activity. Signs or placards
must not contain profane language or words that would
tend to incite violence.
(2)Public speech or activities that are likely to incite or produce imminent lawless action or that is, under current legal
standards, either defamatory or obscene is prohibited. Violations of the FTCC Student Code of Conduct are prohibited.
(3)Participants in College free speech activities cannot refuse
to identify him or herself to College officials when such
activities are on College property. A person may identify
him/herself by presenting a student/faculty/or staff ID
card, driver’s license, or some other form of government
issued identification.
(4)Individuals who damage or destroy College property shall
be held responsible for such damage or destruction. This
includes lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.
(5)A request for use of free speech areas may be denied if
determined that the proposed speech/activity will constitute a clear and present danger to the orderly operation of
the College.
(6)All applicable College regulations, state, and federal laws
and municipal ordinances apply when engaging in activities on College property. Failure to do so may result in
immediate removal from College property and other
appropriate action by College officials and/or police.
Interference with Free Speech or Public Assembly
Persons shall not physically interfere in the use of the sidewalk or address profane, indecent, abusive, or threatening language to or at individuals to provoke them or lead to a breach
of the peace.
Whenever free passage is obstructed by a crowd, the persons composing such crowd shall disperse or move on when
directed by College officials, security, police. Failure to do so
may result in disciplinary action.
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STUDENT RECORDS
The Registrar is responsible for student records. All students are provided rights under the Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA).
1. After submitting a written request and within two business
days, a student may receive an unofficial copy of his or her
transcript. Requests received during the registration period
will require 10 business days for processing. Upon submitting a written request, official transcripts will be forwarded
to other colleges, universities and agencies. No fee will be
charged for records provided and/or forwarded to another
institution or agency.
2. State of Rights - Operating under the premise that the educational process is a cooperative venture between the student and FTCC, this policy emphasizes the following rights
of students:
a. to inspect and review their educational records
b. to exercise limited control over other peoples access to
their educational records
c. to seek to correct their educational records in a hearing
if necessary
d. to report violations of FERPA to the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act Office- Department of Education
e. to be informed about their FERPA rights
3. FTCC designates the following personally identifiable
information contained in student records as Directory
Information:
name
curriculum
enrollment status
dates of enrollment
degree received
mailing address
E-mailaddress(es)
Students who object to the release of directory information
must notify the Registrar/Curriculum in writing within five
(5) school days from the first day of the term of the items
that the student does not want disclosed. If no objection is
received by that date, the information will be classified as
directory information until the beginning of the next
school year.
4. Students may petition the Registrar to amend or correct
any part of the educational record which the student
believes is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of student
rights. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if FTCC decides
not to alter it according to the student’s requests.
5. Students may file a complaint with the FERPA Office,
Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20201, if FTCC violates the FERPA or this
policy.
6. Students may obtain copies of the FERPA by making a
request to the U. S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605, or by
accessing
the
following
websites:
www.soconline.org/publicpolicy/laws/ferpa.html;
cfco.ed.gov/fedreg.htm; www.ed.gov/news.html; or
www.accessreports.com/statutes/FERPA.htm.
7. FTCC reserves the right to deny transcripts or copies of
records not required by FERPA in any of the following situations:
a. The student has any unpaid financial or other obligations to the College, including, without limitation, unresolved parking violations, overdue books, or unpaid
library fines.
b. There is unresolved disciplinary action against the student or unresolved litigation between the student and
FTCC.
Note: When a student has a name change, the student is
responsible for contacting the Registrar’s Office in person,
with the necessary documentation, to revise the information
(i.e., a social security card). Out-of-town and/or distance
learning students may fax or send a copy of the document to
the Registrar’s Office.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND
PRIVACY ACT – INFORMATION
STATEMENT
Release of Student Information
Fayetteville Technical Community College is committed to
the concern for and protection of students’ rights and privacy
of information. The College complies with the provisions of
the Federal Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is a
federal law that governs the maintenance of students’ records.
Under the law, students have the right to inspect their educational records, correct inaccuracies in the records if warranted,
and are protected from release of information without written
consent. All student records are open for inspection and
review by the student unless he or she waives this right. The
parent(s) of a dependent student as defined in Title 26 U.S. C.
s152 of the Internal Revenue Code also has this right to
inspect records that are maintained by the College on behalf of
the student.
There are three distinct categories of records:
(1)Directory Information Records. Fayetteville Technical
Community College classifies the following as directory
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information: name and enrollment status, including curriculum and dates of enrollment. The student’s mailing
address, E-mail address, telephone number and location on
campus may also be released if the request is legitimate and
a need for emergency access exists as determined by the
Registrar or staff. School officials may release this information to any person without the consent of the student or
the parent(s) of a dependent student. Any student who
objects to the release of any or all of this information without his/her consent must notify the Registrar in writing by
a date which is five (5) school days from the date that the
student receives his/her Student Handbook. The objection
must state what information the student or parent(s) of a
dependent child does not want to be classified as directory
information. If no objection is received by the aforesaid
date, the information will be classified as directory information until the beginning of the next school year.
2. Limited Access Records pertain to the permanent academic
records of the student, disciplinary records, financial information and testing data. This category also covers all
records maintained officially by the institution which do
not come under the categories of Directory Information, or
sole Possession Records. The College will not release information in Limited Access Records without written permission of the student or parent of a dependent student, except
to any other educational personnel.
3. Sole Possession Records pertain to records of instructional,
supervisory, and administrative personnel which are in the
sole possession of the maker and are not accessible or
revealed to any other person except the substitute of such
persons.
The educational process is a cooperative venture between
the student and FTCC. This policy emphasizes the following
rights of students: (a) to inspect and review their educational
records; (b) to exercise limited control over other people’s
access to their educational records; (c) to seek to correct their
educational records in a hearing if necessary; (d) to report violations of FERPA to the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act Office – Department of Education; and (e) to be informed
about their FERPA rights.
Additional details concerning the release of student information, including exceptions, challenges to the content of
records and related matters, may be obtained by consulting
with the Associate Vice President for Student Services, Registrar, or designee.
Complaints about failures of Fayetteville Technical Community College to comply with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act may be made in writing to the FERPA Office,
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 330 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. Students
may obtain copies of the FERPA by making a request to the U.
S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20202-4605, or by accessing the following
websites:
www.socon-line.org/publicpolicy/laws/ferpa.html;
cfco.ed.gov/fedreg.htm;
www.ed.gov/news.html; or
www.accessreports.com/statutes/FERPA.htm .
2007–08 FTCC Student Ambassadors
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LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
The Learning Technologies Division is composed of the
following staff and departments that provide support to all
areas of the College:
• Administrative Services and Support
• Distance Learning
• FTCC Webmaster
• Success Center
• Library
• Media Services
• FCE-TV
• Interactive Digital Center (IDC)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AND SUPPORT
The Vice President for Learning Technologies and his staff
provide administrative and technical support services to the
other divisions of the College, as well as to their departmental
staff and faculty. While not limited to any one type of support,
the majority of support rendered is in the following areas:
DISTANCE LEARNING
Learning Technologies staff maintain expertise in and provide day-to-day support to College staff and faculty for the
actual delivery of all instruction including distance learning.
Staff also support distance learning-related activities such as
registration, technical support to faculty and students, and
professional development training.
Distance Learning at FTCC is available in a number of
delivery methods. These include courses offered via the Internet, videocassette, television, videoconference, and courses
that combine several methods of instruction. The College currently has twelve associate degrees and one certificate that can
be earned via distance learning at FTCC.
eArmyU is a program offered by the US Army for soldiers
stationed at selected bases. Participants in this program must
be approved by the Army and be processed through the
Army Education Center prior to being admitted. FTCC is
one of the colleges providing education through this distance
learning initiative. Additional information is available at
http://earmyu.com.
FTCC WEBMASTER
The maintenance of the FTCC Website is the responsibility
of the College’s Webmaster. The site is kept up to date through
collaborative efforts between the Webmaster and individual
staff members in other departments. These departments are
responsible for updating their Web areas by providing current
information about specific programs and services.
These three departments within the Learning Technologies
Division provide direct support to students, as well as to faculty and staff:
Success Center
Library
Media Services
SUCCESS CENTER
The Success Center at Fayetteville Technical Community
College is primarily designed to provide enhanced educational
opportunities to students enrolled in any of the College’s college credit (Curriculum) or Developmental Studies courses.
Success Center instructors provide individualized, supplemental instruction to students in a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and business-related
courses such as accounting. Instructors also guide students in
the use of the many resources available in the Center, including Small Group Instruction Rooms, course-specific computer
software, audiovisual aids, and printed materials such as
instructor-developed “handouts.” These hand-outs are continually reviewed and revised to supplement current classroom
instruction.
The Success Center is available free of charge to any student
enrolled in any Curriculum (college credit) or Developmental
Studies course at FTCC. The student must bring a current, valid FTCC Curriculum Student ID Card to enroll and to use the
Center’s resources. Individuals may also enroll in the Success
Center as Continuing Education (non-college credit) students
if they wish to:
Study for and earn Teacher Renewal Credit/ Continuing
Education Units (CEUs) by enrolling in one of the 35+
Teacher Renewal Courses currently offered in the Center.
Study to build their college-entrance and work-related
skills by enrolling in the Center’s College/Job Ready Course.
(The Teacher Renewal and College/Job Ready courses are feebased Continuing Education courses. Potential students may
contact either the Success Center or the Community Services/
Extension Education Office at 678- 8431 for more information.)
Success Center instructors are available to answer questions
and keep students on track with the materials and methods selected to assist and instruct them.
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Assistance may include:
• the use of a CD, videotape, and/or an audiotape
• the use of a worksheet (“handout”), a textbook, and/or
other printed materials
• the use of a computer program and/or Internet resources
• a Success Center instructor providing one-on-one or small
group instructional assistance
• a combination of the above
(Continuing Education students enrolled in a Basic Skills
course [e.g., Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Diploma,
General Educational Development/GED, English as a Second
Language, Compensatory Education, or Human Resources
Development], should visit the Basic Skills Resource Center or
the Workforce Preparedness Center, both of which are located in
the Continuing Education Center on our main campus.)
The Success Center is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on
Friday (closing at 1:00 pm on Fridays during the Summer).
The Success Center is located on the second floor of the
Harry F. Shaw Virtual College Center (VCC), Room 232.
LIBRARY
The Paul H. Thompson Library is located in the Library
Building, directly across from the Tony Rand Student Center.
It provides students with excellent facilities for study, research,
browsing, self-improvement, and enjoyment. The collection is
so varied that one can find material on the future of nanotechnology or the steps involved in building a birdhouse.
The Library staff supports the entire curriculum at FTCC.
The collection includes over 67,000 volumes of books, 279
magazine subscriptions, and eight different electronic indexes.
These databases contain literally thousands of magazine and
newspaper articles. These databases serve a dual function. Students can locate articles on a subject and also locate the full
text of that article. Some indexes specialize in scientific, legal,
and business topics while others cover many subjects. All of
the indexes are available on campus computers while six can
be accessed from off campus. Passwords for the off-campus
databases can easily be obtained by visiting, calling, or E-mailing the library.
Many of the specialized services that are available from the
library can be accessed through the Library Home Page (www.
faytechcc.edu/library). Here one can find the “Ask a Librarian”
link for brief reference questions. The Library’s homepage also
has a link to NCKnows. Using this site, students have access to
reference librarians 24/7. A Virtual Reference Link enables
patrons to use a large collection of online reference materials
like dictionaries, thesauruses, and atlases. Links to the electronic databases are found on the Library Home Page. The
Automated Catalog is accessible from the homepage. This cat-
alog (CCLINC) is the guide to the Library’s collection of
books and the audiovisual materials available on the FTCC
campus. CCLINC is also a window to 43 other North Carolina
Community Colleges. In addition to viewing other library collections, one can also place a hold to borrow books from other
community colleges. These books arrive in about a week and
can be picked up at the Circulation desk. To accomplish this
Interlibrary Loan, a patron needs to have a library barcode
affixed to his or her FTCC ID card.
Upstairs, a lab with twenty scholar’s computer workstations
is available to students. A smaller lab with six computers is in
the downstairs Reference Room. Each of the workstations can
search the Internet, send e-mail, use the electronic databases,
access Blackboard, and word process. These computers are
networked to a free laser printer.
Patrons can find non-electronic services in the Library. Two
coin-operated photocopy machines, typewriters for completing applications, and two coin-operated fiche-film reader/
printers are available. Patrons can also have color and black
and white transparencies made. Notary services are available
to students at no charge between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00
pm from Monday through Friday. Four group and individual
study rooms are available.
Books are loaned for two weeks with a nine-day grace
period before fines are charged. Most pamphlets are loaned for
three days and some of the videos circulate. Fines and replacement costs are assessed for all delinquent and lost materials.
Staff members are available to help patrons find the information they seek. The Paul H. Thompson Library is open
from 7:45 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and until
7:00 pm on Friday. Hours vary during semester breaks. The
Library is also open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the last
seven Saturdays of each semester.
MEDIA SERVICES
The Media Services Group within the Learning Technologies Division provides full-service video, audio, photographic,
and Web design services for faculty, staff and administrators at
FTCC. The Media Services organization utilizes the latest in
digital video, audio, and photographic technology hardware
and software to provide the highest quality production services available anywhere.
Some of the services available include scripting, shooting,
and editing video for CD and DVD development and distribution, and photographic services for Web page development
and for the marketing of FTCC programs.
In addition to production services, the Media Services
Group also provides audio/visual (A/V) support for traditional classroom, face-to-face instruction and support for
video conferencing and two-way interactive video classes and
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meeting sessions in support of FTCC’s Distance Learning initiative. Support for face-to-face instruction includes overhead
projectors, DVD/Television systems, and DVD and videotape
collection checkout, as well as large display of video and computer images. The Media Services Operations Section also
provides all training and support for video projection and
large screen computer displays including delivery of multimedia computer systems on large A/V carts.
Web page design is the newest service available through the
FTCC Media Services Group. This service includes all aspects
of the design including Flash animations, graphics, photos,
and even posting.
The Media Services Group is located on the first floor of
the Harry F. Shaw Virtual College Center (VCC). The Check
Out Inventory Desk, located in Room 123, is open from 8:00
am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
FCE-TV
Fayetteville Technical Community College embarked on an
exciting new endeavor on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, with the sign
on of their new educational cable channel: FCE-TV. The
Fayetteville Cumberland Educational Television channel provided by Time Warner Cable is broadcast on Channel 5 in
Cumberland County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is an
exciting venture for the college and its franchise partners:
Cumberland County Schools, Fort Bragg Schools, and Fayetteville State University.
While Channel 5’s mission is primarily educational, it also
provides an eclectic mix of programs consisting of telecourses,
arts and entertainment, news and public affairs and locally
produced programs. The local productions provide an array of
programs that embody the rich culture of the region as well as
reflecting the educational opportunities and diversity within
the various colleges in the area. FCE-TV will also offer an
opportunity to provide training for area high school students
to work with state-of-the art equipment while simultaneously
working on broadcast quality programs.
FCE-TV broadcasts from the studieos located on the campus of Fayetteville Community College in the Harry F. Shaw
College Center (VCC).
CONTINUING EDUCATION
General
The Continuing Education Division is responsible for noncurriculum, non-credit educational programs for adults 18
years of age or older. Due to ongoing changes in technology,
career and job requirements, as well as revised lifestyles needs,
courses are being created for continuing education in most
occupational and avocational areas. The Continuing Education Division is responsible for responding to these needs by
providing services to individuals, organizations, businesses,
and industries within the Fayetteville-Cumberland County
area. Requests for continuing education programs range from
courses in basic reading and writing to advanced courses in
technical fields. These courses are made available whenever
there is a sufficient number of students interested in the same
subject area and a qualified instructor is available. Adults may
also attend continuing education courses to improve vocational, avocational, and practical skills.
Directory of Services
Areas
Continuing Education is divided into the following areas:
Basic Skills Education
Occupational Extension Education
Industry Services
Fire/Rescue Training
Law Enforcement Training
Community Services and Extension Education
Business Services
Small Business Center
Purposes
1. To provide educational opportunities for interested adults.
2. To provide an innovative Basic Skills Program (ABE, GED,
ESL, AHS, and CED) in locations easily accessible to interested adults throughout Cumberland County.
3. To provide a community wide program of adult education
which includes instruction to prepare adults for better job
opportunities, promotion in present employment, civic
and community leadership, and family living.
4. To provide a centralized assessment and retention program
for Basic Skills Education.
5. To offer special training programs for new and expanding
industry in the county which provide a labor force possessing necessary skills to make the industry immediately productive.
6. To provide for the educational needs of the military and
family members at Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, and
to expand in-service staff development programs for civil
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service employees.
7. To provide training for local law enforcement agencies, fire
departments, rescue services, and to offer lifesaving programs such as CPR and first aid to all citizens in Cumberland County.
8. To provide educational services to special populations in
the Cumberland County area where opportunities beyond
the traditional school setting are required (e.g., ABE and
GED Correspondence).
9. To conduct instructor training programs for instructors of
Continuing Education.
10.To continue to be the educational organization recognized
by the community as receptive to special interest programs.
Basic Skills Education
The Basic Skills Program includes the areas of Adult Basic
Education (ABE), Adult High School Diploma (AHS), Compensatory Education (CED), English as a Second Language
(ESL), General Educational Development (GED), Human
Resources Development (HRD), Workforce Preparedness
Center, and Basic Skills Student Services.
Adult High School Diploma Program (AHS)
The Adult High School Diploma is a course of studies in 14
core and 7 elective subjects. This program is designed to give
eligible adults in Cumberland County an opportunity to earn
a high school diploma. A student must be 18 years of age or
older to enter the program. A student less than 18 years of age
must be screened through Basic Skills Student Services to
determine eligibility.
Each of the subjects offers a concentrated study of a minimum of sixty-five (65) hours. Following assessment and evaluation of student academic transcripts, students are informed
as to the number of courses needed to complete requirements
for their adult high school diploma. These requirements
include each student passing the N. C. Competency Test.
These requirements must be met regardless of any program
interruptions (class cancellations, etc.). The diploma is issued
by Fayetteville Technical Community College in cooperation
with the Cumberland County Board of Education.
Each course is taught by a qualified instructor who possesses at least a four-year degree. The instructor uses modern
classroom techniques, which include current textbooks,
audiovisual aids, community resources, computer-assisted
learning and a variety of other teaching methods.
ABE & GED Correspondence
ABE & GED Correspondence provides an additional
opportunity for adults who are unable to attend regular
classes. Completion of each lesson helps prepare the participant for further educational opportunities that may include
successful completion of the official GED test.
Basic Skills Online
Provides an additional opportunity for adults who are
unable to attend regular classes. The curriculum is available
online using SkillsTutor.com so students can improve their
core academic skills and/or prepare for the GED tests using the
Internet. Lessons are available in reading, writing, math, language arts, algebra and science. Individualized instruction,
diagnostic testing, prescription assignments and automatic
reporting are incorporated.
Basic Skills Resource Center
The Basic Skills Resource Center offers individualized
instruction and study opportunities, including employment
readiness and advancement training, in all areas of Basic Skills
Education. Computer-assisted instruction, along with a variety of other materials, allows students to learn at their own
pace and enables them to reach their goals.
Compensatory Education (CED)
Compensatory Education is designed to provide remedial
academics to adults who have been diagnosed as being a
delayed learner and who can provide documentation of mental retardation. The program includes task-analyzed lessons in
language arts, math, social sciences, consumer education,
health and community living skills.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language classes are designed for
adults who are not native English speakers. Instruction in
reading, writing, speaking, and listening is tailored to meet
individual needs. Three distinct levels are offered, Beginning,
Intermediate and Advance, to help students acquire functional
English competence.
Family Literacy Program (FLP)
Family Literacy is designed to break the discouraging cycle
of under education, poverty and dependence of parents whose
educational level is below that of a high school graduate. The
goal of Family Literacy is to provide, in one location, a positive
educational setting that will allow a parent the chance to
enhance his/her skill level or to earn a GED Diploma while
providing their young children with constructive preschool or
elementary school activities.
General Education Development (GED)
General Education Development courses are designed for
adults who have not received a high school diploma. Courses
prepare students for the five official GED tests: language arts,
writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics. The
GED diploma certifies that the graduate has achieved a level of
general education development equivalent to that of high
school diploma recipients.
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Human Resources Development (HRD)
Human Resources Development provides short-term prevocational training and counseling to help unemployed and
underemployed adults successfully enter the work force or further training. The curriculum focuses on training that helps
students learn how to find and keep a job. This includes teaching students how to assess their assets and limitations, develop
their problem-solving and communication skills, develop a
positive self-image, improve academic skills, and understand
the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
Workforce Program
Workforce Basic Skills classes are the result of partnerships
between FTCC, and local businesses and industries, and the
Workforce Development Board in Cumberland County. Basic
Skills, as well as specific job-related employability skills, are
taught to employees on the job site or an FTCC site. Whether
working toward a high school equivalency diploma or
improvement in specific work skills, the result of the program
is a more capable, confident, and efficient employee. The focus
of this program is to improve skills that will lead to enhanced
competitiveness for business and industry.
Workforce Preparedness Center
The Workforce Preparedness Center, located in the Center
for Continuing Education, is designated to serve adults who
plan to re-enter the workforce, who want to prepare for and
pass employment tests, or who want to improve their basic
work skills. Students may work to improve their reading, business writing, mathematics, problem-solving, and critical
thinking skills, as well as learn to work as part of a team.
OCCUPATIONAL EXTENSION
EDUCATION
Extension Education offers a wide variety of courses in
business, computer education, general contractor’s license
preparation, vocational shop, and general interest programs
(including such courses as bartending, travel agent, and effective teaching training). These courses are intended to provide
training to upgrade a person’s skills or qualifications and assist
in preparing an individual for a new career.
Fayetteville Technical Community College, in cooperation
with the Cumberland County schools, utilizes the facilities at a
number of local public school campuses to make these courses
more accessible to the residents of the greater Fayetteville area.
A variety of occupational courses are offered at Ft. Bragg
for the purpose of enhancing/updating individual skills. Additionally, the courses provide family members an opportunity
to acquire new skills, hence making themselves marketable to
the local economy and increasing the North Carolina tax base.
INDUSTRY SERVICES
The Industry Services area of Continuing Education,
located in the Center for Business and Industry, helps industries by customizing educational programs and training
courses for employees. The staff is available to assess, design,
and implement appropriate courses to meet the needs of
industry in the following:
In-Plant Training Skills Program
In-Plant courses provide employers an option to the traditional classroom setting by providing skills training to individuals at their assigned workstation in the manufacturing
facility. The In-Plant Training Program is designed to develop
entry-level skills for new employees or to retrain current
employees whose jobs have changed due to new equipment,
processes, or products.
New and Expanding Industry Program
The New and Expanding Industry Program provides customized training support to new or existing industries that are
creating new jobs in Cumberland County. This program is
designed to reduce the costs of training newly hired employees
in a manufacturing plant.
Seminars
FTCC can arrange for guest lecturers and consultants to
address the latest topics in business and industry, such as ISO
9000, TQM, OSHA updates and training, or Contracting with
the Federal Government.
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EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE
SERVICES
EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
TRAINING
Emergency and Protective Services Training consists of
education in the areas of Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, Emergency Rescue Technician and Fire Service Training.
Courses offered include Law Enforcement, Basic and
Advanced Rescue Technician, Emergency Medical Technician,
State and National Registry, Paramedic, Fire Fighter I & II Certification, Driver Operator Certification, Hazardous Material,
Nursing Assistant, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, National
Fire Academy courses and numerous other programs in the
Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical areas.
Courses are offered on campus, at local fire and police departments, rescue facilities, the airport training facility, churches,
schools, businesses, industries, or other locations where there
is community interest. A number of courses are open to the
public while some are limited to in-service training. Although
the state prescribed registration fee is required, exceptions are
recognized for fire service, police, and life-saving personnel.
Descriptive course information follows.
Fire Service
The Fire Service courses prepare firefighters and potential
firefighters with both entry-level skills and specific area skills
in fire-related subjects. The Firefighters Certification Program
includes 26 classes that are required for certification as Firefighter I and II. These courses are taught individually or in a
12-week academy. Specialty areas for firefighters include
Driver Operator, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Aerial Operator, Hazardous Materials, and many other related courses.
National Fire Academy courses are also presented with FTCC
certificates and National Fire Academy certificates presented.
There are no expenses incurred for these courses as long as the
student is affiliated with a fire department. A high school
diploma or GED certificate is required for certification.
Emergency Rescue Technician
Emergency Rescue Technician certification classes are presented to fire departments, rescue squads, and ambulance
services. Each level of certification contains several individual
classes dealing with various areas of situational rescues. Areas
of emphasis include vehicle extrication, raises and lowers, rappelling, confined space, trench, search management, and several other similar areas. There are no expenses incurred for
these classes if the student is affiliated with a fire department,
rescue squad, or other emergency service provider. A high
school diploma or GED certificate is required for certification.
Airport Firefighting Training Facility
The Fayetteville Regional Airport Firefighters’ Training
Facility has been designed and built to provide state-of-theart training for airport firefighters in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, National Fire Protection Association Standard 1003, and the United States Air
Force Regulation 92-1. The facility is operated by Fayetteville
Technical Community College and the City of Fayetteville.
The facility contains the most modern fire service training
mockups in the country to date. All of the live-fire simulators
utilize propane fuel, which provide airport managers and fire
chiefs the opportunity to meet the requirements of FAR 139
pertaining to airport fire services. More programs will be
added in the future. All live-fire simulations will utilize water
during the attack.
Emergency Medical Technician – State and
National Registry
This course provides training in the first phase of the EMT
career structure. The student will be provided knowledge and
training in skills to control bleeding, application of splints,
prevention of shock, childbirth, and other basic life support
techniques. This course will also include instruction on oxygen therapy, respiratory emergency, major trauma, and
advanced CPR techniques. At the completion of this course,
the student will be qualified to take the Office of EMS NC
State EMT Basic Exam or National Registry Exam. The course
requires the student to comply with FTCC’s Immunization
policy. There may be other expenses incurred during this
course. Prerequisite for this course is a high school diploma or
GED.
Nursing Assistant I & II
The Nursing Assistant I and II courses prepare graduates
to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for
the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is on the process of
aging, including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly: patients’ rights, nutrition management, disease/disorders, human body structure and functions, etc. The
course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. The Nursing Assistant I course requires the student to
have a high school diploma or GED and comply with FTCC’s
immunization policy. There may be other expenses incurred
during this course. The NA-II program requires a student to
be a licensed NA-I.
Law Enforcement Training
The Law Enforcement Training office offers training programs designed to enhance the performance of certified law
enforcement officers, law enforcement supervisors, law
enforcement chief executive officers, detention officers, jail
administrators, telecommunicators, and security officers by
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providing quality training courses. The office is committed to
offering timely, relevant and professional training utilizing the
guidelines mandated by The North Carolina Criminal Justice
Education and Training Standards Commission, The North
Carolina Sheriff ’s Education and Training Standards Commission and the Private Protective Services Board of the North
Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. “Professionalism
through Education and Training” is the motto of The Law
Enforcement Training office.
The objective of this office is to offer the most timely and
effective training available. The office adds new course offerings in response to contemporary training demands. Federal,
state and local departments are contacted by Law Enforcement
Training staff members in order to ascertain current crime
trends. The findings are incorporated into existing courses,
which are continually updated and revised to present the most
current legal and practical application training to the student.
All instructional staff utilized by the Law Enforcement
Training office are certified trainers with many years of practical experience and are considered subject matter experts in
their respective areas.
Courses are offered on the main campus of Fayetteville
Technical Community College, law enforcement agencies, Ft.
Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and other selected locations
within Cumberland County.
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET)
allows the admission of students interested in pursuing a law
enforcement career as a police officer or deputy sheriff in the
State of North Carolina. An intensive application process precedes a student’s acceptance into this course. The course is 648
hours in length and is offered in two formats, a full-time academy (16 weeks) and a part-time academy (9 months). At the
conclusion of the course, the student must pass the North
Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination,
administered by the North Carolina Education and Training
Standards Commission, for successful course completion.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service programs are an integral part of Continuing Education. Classes such as art, home economics, foreign languages, test preparation for the SAT and GRE, and
general interest are offered mornings, afternoons, and
evenings. These serve approximately 4,000 students in more
than 400 classes per year. Classes are conducted at various
locations throughout Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Hope Mills,
Stedman, and other areas. Classes are also coordinated with
local community centers, senior citizens centers, and recreation centers. Likewise, businesses, churches, and schools as
well as public facilities are utilized.
Courses are frequently designed to meet specific requests;
therefore, this area is expected to change with the interests and
needs of the community. Students are regularly surveyed for
comments and suggestions.
Training sessions are co-sponsored with county volunteer
agencies such as Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland
County and the Cumberland County Dispute Resolution
Center. Courses are offered in seven senior citizens centers for
the convenience of Cumberland County’s senior citizens.
These classes serve approximately 1,500 senior citizens during
the year.
BUSINESS SERVICES
The Business Services area of FTCC Continuing Education,
located in the Center for Business and Industry, helps businesses, governmental agencies, and medical organizations by
customizing education programs and training courses for
employees. The staff is available to assess, design, and implement appropriate courses to meet the needs of business in the
following and in other areas.
Supervisory Skills
Improved supervisory skills can contribute in a significant
manner to employee productivity. The Center’s staff can assist
business and industry in developing and evaluating training
programs to meet staff members’ needs ranging from general
management skills, finance, and marketing to manufacturing
management.
FTCC offers the American Management Association Certificate in Management program that provides 126 hours of
supervisory and management training for businesses and professionals.
Communication
Good verbal and written communication in an organization is essential. The Center’s staff has developed seminars
ranging from proper telephone usage for the secretarial staff to
effective business letter-writing for managers.
Computer Training
Specialized classes can be designed to provide training on
software programs such as Windows, Word, Excel, WordPerfect, Lotus, and other business-oriented software.
Instructor Training
Workshops are available to assist personnel in becoming
more proficient instructors, for example “Training the
Trainer” and “Team Development.”
License Support Training
Classes are designed for various professional groups, such
as Real Estate, Insurance, Day Care, Funeral Service, and the
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National Executive Housekeeping Association to assist in
maintaining existing licenses.
FTCC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER
The mission of the Fayetteville Technical Community College Small Business Center is to improve the success rate of
small businesses throughout the service area.
Are you considering a new business venture? Expansion?
Perhaps you just need help with an existing business plan.
Have you developed a business plan? What about market
research? Do you understand cash flow, break-even analysis,
finance, record-keeping and taxes? Is it necessary for you to
use a CPA and/or an attorney? What form of business entity
will best suit you? We are in the business of helping businesses
succeed. Whether it is through additional training, one-onone counseling or providing the contacts and information you
need, we are here to assist you.
Our services include:
Specialized Business Seminars
Each term specialized seminars are offered which are
designed to improve your management or technical skills
from the basics of how to start your own business to the complexities of record-keeping and taxes.
Resource Room
Literature and audiovisual materials are available for your
use. Handouts from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
are available for you. Come by and ask about our services.
Small Business Counselor
A part-time counselor is available to provide you with
advice on starting a new business, operating your business or
refer you to a number of local, state or federal agencies that
can answer your questions.
R.E.A.L.
R.E.A.L. stands for “Rural Entrepreneurship through
Action Learning.” NC R.E.A.L. Enterprises, a nonprofit organization based in Durham, NC, works with selected community
colleges across North Carolina to provide adults of all ages
with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs. This unique
program is now available at Fayetteville Technical Community
College.
FTCC’s R.E.A.L program is designed to assist and empower
a person with entrepreneurial interests and abilities to plan
and start a business or trade. Prior business experience and/or
courses are not required. If you would like to create a business
from a talent, skill or idea you have, and you are willing to
work to make it a reality, R.E.A.L. is for you!
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