2008-2010 College Catalog

Services and Activities

Accommodations for the Student with Special Needs

Coffeyville Community College will determine eligibility for appropriate reasonable academic accommodations or services in compliance with ADA and the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.  Coffeyville Community College has modified its facilities to accommodate the disabled.  Upon request, classes held at certain locations will be relocated to accommodate an individual whose disability might interfere with taking the course.  Students who have special needs should notify the Admissions and Advising Center at the time of enrollment.  

Special Needs and Services 

The College Counselor/Academic Advisor will work with administration, staff and students to provide appropriate and reasonable services to all disabled/challenged students enrolled at the College.  Any prospective student needing special assistance in order to succeed, or having any disability which may interfere with his or her best performance in course work or prevent access to classes, enrollment or other College services should contact the Director.

Adult Education Center

Located in Orscheln Hall, one block north of the main campus, the Adult Education Center administers several programs aimed at providing individuals with life skills, workplace skills and survival skills.  Individualized and group instruction is available to maximize learning opportunities.  GED preparation services are provided to area residents.

The Adult Education Center is a vital link between CCC, the community and students in need of service.

Admissions and Advising

The Admissions and Advising Center at Coffeyville Community College, located in the Student Union, provides information and assists students in their academic decision-making process.  Using the combination faculty and professional advisor model popular in universities and community colleges, the department is responsible for all advising and recruiting activities, including the following:

• student recruitment;

• campus tours;

• information packet mailings;

• on-campus recruiting activities;

• ACT/ASSET/COMPASS placement;

• enrollment;

• general education advisement;

• exploratory student advisement;

• transfer advisement;

• freshman orientation;

• advisor training;

• student/advisor designations;

The department predominantly serves new students, providing tours to prospective students, information packets on request and enrollment services.  Students who have not selected a major continue to work with the advisors in the department while students with declared majors are assigned a faculty advisor after their first semester.  The department also provides career information, program guides, transfer information and assistance.  It is a place where students feel free to ask questions about everything from College activities and organizations to personal concerns. 

CCC has won several national awards for its advising program and dedication to quality advisement.  The department enhances CCC's excellent advising reputation; it is the core of the College - for students, faculty and the community.

Bookstore 

The College Bookstore is one of several facilities at Coffeyville Community College.  It is owned by the College and is provided to serve students, faculty, staff and the community. 

The Bookstore is open Monday-Friday.  It is open extended hours during rush periods, buy-back times, Homecoming and special events.  These times will be posted. 

Deadlines for book refund, return and other Bookstore dates are listed in the College course schedule. 

The College Bookstore strives to provide the College community with all academic requirements as well as gift items, imprinted apparel and school supplies.

Business and Community Programs 

Coffeyville Community College is committed to providing quality training and educational programs to area business and industry. 

Coordinated through the Vice President for Innovation and Business Initiatives, course offerings may include short- and long-term customized training, certification and licensure requirements, federal and state compliance, personal and professional development, as well as technology updates. 

Children's Summer Theatre 

This summer program for children is usually held in July when children ages 5-18 perform plays.  Auditions are held at the end of June and are open to the entire Montgomery County area.  Contact the Theatre Department for more information. 

The Coffeyville Community College Foundation 

Alumni and friends of CCC are strong contributors to the ENDOWMENT FUND which helps finance scholarships, grants and activities of the College.  Each spring, the CCC Foundation stages an Endowment Auction to benefit CCC scholarship programs.  For information on how tax-deductible gifts to the Endowment Fund help CCC, contact the Foundation Office. 

Computer Labs

The College computer labs are open and available for student drop-in use during posted day and evening hours.  Availability may be limited during times a class is in session in the lab.  Students should check with the computer lab supervisor to determine specific times the lab is available at each campus. 

Computer labs are equipped with Internet access for student use.  Students should contact the Computer Network Administrator to arrange for an e-mail account. 

Distance Learning/Online Education 

Coffeyville Community College provides distance learning courses via the Internet to allow students maximum accessibility anytime, anywhere to complete an associate degree online.  Online course work is available for general education requirements and leads toward the completion of the associate degree.  A complete online schedule is available each semester in the College Course Schedule.  For more information contact the Director of Distance Learning. 

Early Start

High school students who want to get an early start on their college education may do so through concurrent enrollment, traditional classes, and online education.  Interested students should contact their high school counselors or the CCC Registrar for more information. 

Gold Card

Gold Card Scholarships may be awarded to Montgomery County and Cherokee County residents who are 55 years of age or older. The GOLD CARD entitles the holder to six (6) credit hours of instruction in Coffeyville Community College courses "tuition free" during a fiscal year.  A 10 percent tuition discount is available on enrollment in continuing education clock hour classes at the Coffeyville and Columbus Technical Campuses.  Any institutional or special class fees and/or books that accompany the course offerings must be paid by the student.  Institutional fees and class fees vary by course.   Fees are subject to change without notice.  The Gold Card must be presented at the time of registration to receive the scholarship for tuition.  The holder of the Gold Card is entitled to all rights and responsibilities of any student attending Coffeyville Community College. 

Health Center

A registered nurse is available in the Student Health Center during morning hours. Students are encouraged to see the nurse for routine questions. In the event additional medical attention is recommended, the College nurse can assist in making those arrangements. 

Honors Program

The Coffeyville Community College Honors Program is a challenging academic program designed to promote critical thinking and formation of ideas through analysis and synthesis of contemporary courses.  This program complements the regular academic curriculum at Coffeyville Community College and prepares students for success by encouraging broad reading, individual thinking, collaborative problem solving, intellectual growth and personal commitment. 

The Honors Program is open to Presidential Scholars with outstanding high school records, regardless of their major.  The program provides opportunities for students to attend special presentations, to meet distinguished visitors to the College and to attend special lectures and exhibits.  Additionally, it introduces students to peers who are interested in ideas, discussion, intellectual growth and academic excellence. 

Coffeyville Community College recognizes these students who have satisfactorily participated in the Honors Program with the designation “Member Honors Program” entered on their transcript. 

International Students

Students enrolled at Coffeyville Community College experience an educational exchange of world cultures through an active and growing International Student program.  CCC has a long and successful history of serving the needs of International students and has attracted students from around the world.  These students work, live and study with students from every part of the United States as well as from within the local community. 

Programs are available to provide the International students with a comprehensive English language development program to improve their written, oral and/or listening skills. 

To apply for admission, send the following items to the International Office:

1. Completed Application for Admission;

2. Transfer Student Application (if student has attended other post high schools in America)

3. $100 I-20/admission fee, non-refundable (in U. S. dollars)

4. $100 Residence Hall non-refundable deposit, for on-campus housing students (in U. S. dollars)*

5. The Dorm Contract

6. Official school transcripts in English, for high school and above

7. Statement of financial resources

8. Proof of American Health Insurance

9. TOEFL score of 450 or ESL level 7 suggested (CCC provides a comprehensive ESL Program)

*Prices are subject to change

International Student Admission Requirements

Upon arrival to campus, International students are required to complete the "COMPASS/ESL Student Placement" test in addition to providing a writing sample.  The results of this testing will help place the student in the correct level English classes and help with the selection of other college classes based on the scores. 

Coffeyville Community College offers these classes in the sequence listed below (a student must pass one level before continuing to the next): 

Compass ESL Placement

Library

The Russell H. Graham Library is the focal point for learning at the College and lifelong learning in the community.  Named for the College's second president, the library supports the philosophy and curriculum of the College by providing materials in all subject fields taught.  The collection presently includes 24,000 books, 81 current periodicals, and 3,216 documents on microfilm.  Online resources, accessible on campus, include an online catalog, numerous indexes to general and professional literature, accessed from the library web site www.coffeyville.edu with links to additional resources and information about the library. 

The facility is located at the heart of the College campus and offers an attractive study environment.  The staff of a librarian and assistants is trained to help students locate and use the resources of the library, to use e-mail and the Internet and to provide inter-library loans when requested.  The collection and services of the Graham Library are enriched by the proximity and cooperation of the Coffeyville Public Library across the street from the campus. 

The first floor of the library contains reference books, current periodicals, daily newspaper subscriptions, audiovisual materials and the online resources including computer workstations, designed as an information commons.  The library's second floor houses the circulating book collection, the children's book collection, the College archives, and study carrels.  Books, arranged in Dewey decimal order, check out for 21 days.  Failure to return library materials will result in a hold placed on the student's record that will block future enrollment or release of transcripts until the library obligation is met.  If library material is lost, the cost of the item plus a $20 service charge will be assessed. 

The Media Center, adjacent to the Graham Library, provides services to the College and the community, including tape dubbing, lamination and identification cards.  It supports the faculty through scheduling and delivery of audiovisual services and equipment. 

The Katherine Hahn-Smith Archives Room, created in 2002 by a donation from a generous alumnus of the College's second graduating class, contains the College archives and provides access to material by appointment with the library staff. 

Parking 

Parking for students is located adjacent to each campus.  Students are asked to register their vehicles with the Business Office at the respective campuses.  Resident students also will find ample parking near the Residence Halls on the main campus.  The convenience of parking is just one small example of CCC's commitment to provide access to the community. 

Schedule of Classes

Each term's Course Schedule is published approximately six weeks prior to the end of the previous term.  Special courses and continuing education courses may be announced on a per-event basis. 

Student Success Center

Coffeyville Community College provides free tutoring and instructional services in the respective Student Success Centers located on each campus.  The primary goal of the Student Success Centers is to help students be successful in college by providing individualized instruction to strengthen academic and study skills.  The labs also allow students access to computers, software used in most college classes, and the Internet. 

Each Student Success Center is staffed with a full-time director who will assess a student’s academic skills to identify areas of needed improvement.  Student Success Center staff will work with students one-on-one, in group settings, and with tutorial software to best address a student’s needs. 

Wellness 

The CCC Healthy Life Wellness program strives to help participants improve their health and well being.  This program offers classes such as walking for fitness, CPR and lifetime fitness concepts allowing participants opportunities to create and maintain healthy lifestyles.  For more information about wellness classes, contact the chair of the Physical Education Department.