2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

Student Support ServicesAssessment AppealsThe assessment tests for entering students resultin mandatory placements but can be appealed asindicated below.English Appeals – The English Departmentencourages students to appeal their writing placementwhen they believe it is incorrect. Appeal is atwo-part process that requires students to createand submit additional pieces of writing for review.You may begin this process in 203 ACA, where thesecretaries are available to assist you.Reading Appeals – If you feel that your readingplacement does not accurately reflect your ability,you should discuss this with a counselor orlearning specialist. If appropriate, you will beallowed to take the test again in the AssessmentCenter.Mathematics Appeals – If you feel your mathplacement is incorrect, you are encouraged toappeal through the Mathematics Department. Eachrequest will be reviewed individually in an effort toaccurately assess your current skills. You shouldcomplete the appeals process before starting amathematics class.COL 101Orientation to College (COL 101) is required ofall first-time freshmen students taking 9 or morehours (5 hours or more in the summer session).This class helps students understand the manyaspects of college life, procedures, resources, studyskills, time management tips, and much more.TWO-YEAR PLANOF COURSE OFFERINGSThe college offers courses at the campus andseveral other locations. Not all programs andcourses are offered at all locations. The collegehas developed a two-year plan of offerings thatindicates which semester the course is offered andwhether the course will be offered day or evening.This plan is available in the Admissions,Student Development, and divisional offices.COMPUTERIZED DEGREE AUDITComputerized degree audits are available forstudents seeking a calculation of courses neededfor a degree or certificate. In order to receive acomputerized degree audit, you must:(1) Request that a degree audit be printed.(2) Schedule an appointment with a counselorto discuss the audit.Requests for a printed degree audit and areview by a counselor must be made through theStudent Development Office, 1202 ADM.The computerized degree audit is for advisementpurposes only. It is not a substitute for theofficial degree audit required by the registrar forgraduation. It is not to be considered as an applicationfor graduation.PLANNINGPROGRAMS OF STUDYSchedule GuidesSuggested curriculum guides are available forcollege programs. These guides indicate how youmay complete your course of studies within a particulartime frame (what courses to take in the first,second, third semester, etc.). See pages 53-61.Plan AheadStudents who wish to graduate from SCC andtransfer with junior standing should carefully plana program of study to meet the requirements neededfor the major at the transfer institution. Contactthe Student Development Office concerning academicadvising and the transfer process.33