2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegeBOOKSTORENew and used books, supplies, and other relateditems are available in the SCC Bookstore. Textbooksare usually available three to four weeksbefore the start of each semester.As a service to students, a “Used Book BuyBack” is held at the end of every semester duringfinals week. Some conditions may preclude theBookstore from purchasing back every used textbookfrom the previous semester (visit the Bookstorefor details).Order Textbooks OnlineStudents may order textbooks by telephone, bymail, or on the Internet. You may have them deliveredto your home by UPS or reserve them for pickup at the Bookstore. For more information, see thecollege’s Internet site: www.stchas.edu/students/bookstore/textbookinfo.htmOther Services• Postage stamps, gift certificates, phonecards, paperback books, and specialtybooks may be purchased at the Bookstore.• Students and staff may special order booksand software at an educational discount.• Samples of graduation class rings, orderblanks, and current price lists are availablefor students who wish to select and order aclass ring.• Caps and gowns for commencement canbe ordered.• Graduating nurses may purchase class pins.Return Policies• Purchases made by check may be refundedwith cash. A refund may be issued bymailed check.• Book refunds will be available only throughthe third week of the fall and springsemesters or through the first week of summersession. Classes that have a later startdate from the regular semester schedulemay receive a refund through the first weekof the start date of the class.• The Bookstore will consider extenuatingcircumstances regarding the return ofbooks past the deadline. However, the finaldecision is the Bookstore’s.• Defective books are exchangeable atany time.• All refunds require proof of purchase(sales slip) and a withdrawal or drop slipfrom the class.• Don’t mark or write in your books until youare sure you have the correct book and thatyour course has not been cancelled.Marked books are used books!• There is a used book buyback scheduledeach semester during finals week. Dateswill be announced.• Any item that is shrink-wrapped is nonrefundableif broken open. No exceptions!FOOD SERVICESMid Rivers Kitchens, the college-operated foodservice department located in the Student Center,and MRK Jr., located in the College Center, servebreakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks forstudents, employees, and visitors. A privatedining room and full catering services areavailable. Hours of operation will vary dependingon use of the facility.INSURANCEThe college does not carry an insuranceprogram (accident, hospitalization or health insurance)for students. Students who want coverage areencouraged to secure insurance with a reputablecompany or maintain protection as a part of afamily plan while enrolled.Information regarding insurance coverage fromoutside sources is available to students in abrochure. Copies are available in the office of thevice president for student services. Students whowish to purchase insurance must arrange for coveragedirectly with the carrier.STUDENT HANDBOOKA student handbook is published by the StudentDevelopment Office and is free to students. Thehandbook describes in detail all student services,college regulations, student conduct policies, andthe student discipline process. Students areencouraged to obtain a copy.STUDENTIDENTIFICATION CARDAn official student ID card and number is issuedat registration. This card will admit you to collegesocial functions, events, library, etc.36