| Table of Contents | 3 |
| college organization | 12 |
| General Information | 14 |
| 2016-2017 Calendar | 19 |
| ADMISSION INFORMATION | 23 |
| Admission Requirements and Procedures | 23 |
| Academic Fresh Start | 27 |
| Student Immunizations | 28 |
| Bacterial Meningitis | 28 |
| What are the Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis? | 28 |
| How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed? | 29 |
| How is bacterial meningitis Disease Transmitted? | 29 |
| How do you Increase Your Risk of contracting Bacterial Meningitis? | 29 |
| What are the Possible Consequences of Bacterial Meningitis? | 29 |
| Can Bacterial Meningitis be Treated? | 29 |
| How Can I Find Out More Information About Bacterial Meningitis? | 30 |
| Individual Approval Policy | 30 |
| Transcript Evaluation Procedure | 30 |
| Tuition and Fee Schedule | 30 |
| Room and Board Costs | 32 |
| Tuition Refund Policy | 32 |
| Tuition Refund Policy Appeal Process | 33 |
| Student Services | 34 |
| Testing | 40 |
| Texas Success Initiative Program (TSI)* | 40 |
| Placement Examinations | 43 |
| ACT Student Assessment | 43 |
| General Educational Developmental (GED) Testing | 44 |
| Alternative Methods of Earning Credit | 44 |
| Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) | 44 |
| Articulation Agreements with Area High Schools | 45 |
| Conversion of Continuing Education to Academic Credit | 45 |
| Credit by Exam: ACT, SAT & Advanced Placement (AP) | 45 |
| Credit by Exam: CLEP Subject Examination | 47 |
| Credit by Institutional Exam: Microcomputer Applications | 48 |
| Health Occupations Advanced Placement | 48 |
| Credit by Evaluation for non-Traditional Learning Environments | 50 |
| Credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) | 51 |
| Diploma Program | 51 |
| Distance Learning | 52 |
| Financial Aid and Scholarships | 53 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy | 53 |
| Financial Aid Warning | 55 |
| Financial Aid Suspension | 56 |
| Regaining financial aid Eligibility | 56 |
| Failure to Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal process | 57 |
| Out-Of-Hours Appeal – Degree Plan Audit | 57 |
| Return of Unearned Title IV Financial Aid (R2T4) | 58 |
| Ability to Benefit Requirement | 59 |
| Student Employment | 59 |
| Financial Aid Information for Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States | 60 |
| Scholarship, Grant and Loan Opportunities | 65 |
| Departmental Foundation Donor Scholarships | 69 |
| Foundation Scholarships | 70 |
| Foundation Nursing Scholarships | 73 |
| Housing | 74 |
| Learning Resource Center (LRC) | 75 |
| Parking, Traffic, and Student ID Cards | 75 |
| Student Life | 76 |
| Student Engagement | 76 |
| Athletics | 76 |
| Drug And Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) | 76 |
| Intramural Sports | 77 |
| Student Organizations | 77 |
| Risk Management Requirement for Student Organizations | 77 |
| ALPHA DELTA NU NURSING HONOR SOCIETY | 78 |
| The Ark | 78 |
| Collegiate Ministry | 78 |
| The Cardettes | 78 |
| Cardinal Regiment | 79 |
| Cardinal Singers, Chamber Singer and Encore Choir | 79 |
| Cardette Showgirls | 79 |
| Cardinal Cheerleaders | 79 |
| The International Student Organization | 80 |
| National Association for Music Education (NAFME) | 80 |
| Phi Theta Kappa | 80 |
| Red Bird Leadership Program | 81 |
| Student Government | 81 |
| Student Nurses’ Association | 81 |
| TVCC Ag Club | 82 |
| TVCC NURSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 82 |
| TVCC Rodeo Team | 82 |
| TVCC SCIENCE CLUB | 82 |
| Student Publications | 82 |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 83 |
| Freedom of Educational Opportunity | 83 |
| Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Requirements | 83 |
| Minor Children on Campus | 84 |
| Policy of Rights, Conduct and Responsibilities | 84 |
| Student Code of Conduct | 84 |
| Academic Dishonesty and Cheating | 84 |
| Plagiarism | 85 |
| Alcohol Possession and Use | 85 |
| Assault | 85 |
| Classroom Disruption | 85 |
| Damage or Destruction of Property | 86 |
| Deception | 86 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 86 |
| Disorderly/Improper Assembly | 86 |
| Drug Activity | 86 |
| Failure to Comply | 87 |
| False Representation | 87 |
| Felony Conviction | 87 |
| Fire Safety | 87 |
| GambLing | 87 |
| Harassment | 88 |
| Hazing | 88 |
| Joint Responsibility | 88 |
| Sexual Assault | 88 |
| Sexual Harassment | 89 |
| Sexual Misconduct | 89 |
| Solicitation | 89 |
| Student Identification Card Violations | 89 |
| Theft | 90 |
| Threat | 90 |
| Unauthorized Entry | 90 |
| Unauthorized Use | 90 |
| Unauthorized Use of Computer Resources | 90 |
| Violation of Confidentiality | 91 |
| Violation of Law | 91 |
| Weapons and Firearms | 91 |
| Sexual Assault Policy and Procedure | 92 |
| Sexual Assault Sanctions | 92 |
| Procedure For Reported Incidents of Sexual Assault | 93 |
| Drug and Alcohol Policy | 94 |
| Student Code of Conduct Judicial Process | 96 |
| Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 | 102 |
| Right of Image Ownership | 105 |
| Tobacco-Free College | 105 |
| ACADEMIC REGULATIONS | 106 |
| Academic Grievance procedure | 106 |
| Non-Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level One | 106 |
| Non-Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Two | 107 |
| Non-Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Three | 107 |
| Non-Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Four | 107 |
| Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level One | 108 |
| Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Two | 108 |
| Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Three | 109 |
| Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Four | 110 |
| Grade Appeal Academic Grievance – Level Five | 110 |
| Academic Integrity | 110 |
| Assessment and Placement of Students | 111 |
| Attendance and Absence Policy | 111 |
| Civility Statement | 112 |
| Classification of Students | 112 |
| Completion Rate | 113 |
| Course Cancellation Policy | 113 |
| Developmental Studies Program | 113 |
| Grades | 118 |
| Graduate Guarantee Policy | 120 |
| Honors Program – R.E.A.C.H. | 122 |
| President’s Honor Roll | 123 |
| Honors List | 123 |
| Academic Review Board | 123 |
| Adding and/or Dropping Courses | 124 |
| Auditing a Course | 125 |
| Withdrawal from College | 125 |
| Withdrawal from Developmental Classes | 125 |
| Withdrawal Policy—Six-W Rule | 125 |
| Student Load | 126 |
| Tuition Rebates for Certain Undergraduates | 126 |
| Textbook Refunds | 127 |
| Transcript of Credit | 128 |
| Online Degree Programs | 128 |
| Graduation | 128 |
| Second Degree | 129 |
| Graduation with Honors | 129 |
| TVCC Degrees and Certificates | 131 |
| Academic Education | 133 |
| Academic Coordinators | 134 |
| College Readiness | 134 |
| Russell Self, Division Chairperson | 134 |
| Kinesiology | 134 |
| Guy Furr, Division Chairperson | 134 |
| Language Arts | 134 |
| Bill Monds, Division Chairperson | 134 |
| Science and Mathematics | 134 |
| Nancy Long, Division Chairperson | 134 |
| Social Science | 134 |
| Donna Bennett, Division Chairperson | 134 |
| Fine Arts | 135 |
| Vacant, Division Chairperson | 135 |
| Core Curriculum | 135 |
| Suggested University Transfer Programs | 137 |
| Enrollment in University-Transfer Programs | 138 |
| Suggested University-Transfer Curricula | 138 |
| Resolution of Transfer Disputes | 139 |
| Advising | 139 |
| Associate of Arts Degree (AA), Liberal Arts Major | 140 |
| Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, Liberal Arts Major Pathways | 141 |
| Agriculture Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 141 |
| Art Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 142 |
| Athletic Training Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 143 |
| Biology Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 144 |
| Business Administration Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 145 |
| Chemistry Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 146 |
| Mass Communication Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 147 |
| Computer Science Emphasis in Business Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 148 |
| Computer Science Emphasis in Science Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 149 |
| Criminal Justice Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 150 |
| Drama Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 151 |
| English Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 152 |
| History & Government Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 153 |
| Kinesiology/Physical Education Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 154 |
| Mathematics Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 155 |
| Physical Science Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 156 |
| Physics Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 157 |
| Pre-Engineering Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 158 |
| Pre-Law Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 159 |
| Pre-Professional Programs in Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy & Veterinary Pathway - AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 160 |
| Psychology Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 161 |
| Sociology Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 162 |
| Spanish Pathway – AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major | 163 |
| Associate of Arts Degree (AAT), Teaching Major | 164 |
| Associate of Arts Degree (AAM), Music Major | 168 |
| Workforce Education | 170 |
| Advising | 170 |
| Workforce Program Coordinators | 171 |
| Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree | 172 |
| Certificate of Completion (CC) | 173 |
| Marketable Skills Achievement Award | 174 |
| Enrollment in Workforce Education Programs | 175 |
| Accounting AAS Program | 176 |
| Accounting Certificate Program | 176 |
| Accounting Quickbooks Marketable Skills Achievement Award | 177 |
| Automotive Technology Certificate Program | 178 |
| Business and Office Administration— General Business AAS Program | 179 |
| Business and Office Administration- Office Technology AAS Program | 180 |
| Office Technology Certificate Program | 180 |
| Legal Assistant Technology AAS Program | 181 |
| Legal Assistant Technology Certificate Program | 181 |
| Office Technology/ Medical Administrative Assistant AAS Program | 182 |
| Medical Office Management Certificate Program | 183 |
| Medical Transcription Certificate Program | 183 |
| Computer Science—Emphasis in Management Information Systems AAS PROGRAM | 184 |
| Computer Science — Emphasis In Software, Mobile And Web Application Developer AAS PROGRAM | 184 |
| Management Information Systems Certificate Program | 185 |
| Computer Science — Emphasis In Software, Mobile And Web Application Developer Certificate | 185 |
| Small Business Technology Certificate | 186 |
| Software Applications Specialist Certificate | 187 |
| Information Technology: PC Hardware, Network and Security Certificate* | 188 |
| Information Technology: Linux and Database Administration Certificate* | 188 |
| Information Technology Marketable Skill | 189 |
| Achievement Awards | 189 |
| Information Systems Support And Administration AAS Program | 190 |
| Cosmetology Certificate Program | 191 |
| Cosmetology Student Instructor Certificate Program | 192 |
| Manicure/Nail Technology CERTIFICATE Program | 192 |
| Criminal Justice AAS Program | 193 |
| Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement Certificate Program | 194 |
| Correctional Systems Certificate Program | 194 |
| Digital Photography Certificate Program | 195 |
| Drafting And Design Technology AAS Program | 196 |
| Basic Drafting Certificate* | 197 |
| Advanced Drafting Certificate* | 197 |
| Early Childhood Development AAS Program | 198 |
| Early Childhood Administrator’s Certificate | 198 |
| Early Childhood Education—Para Educator Certificate | 199 |
| Early Childhood Education Certificate | 199 |
| Infant & Toddler Certificate | 200 |
| School Age Certificate | 200 |
| Early Childhood Education—Bilingual Para Educator Certificate | 200 |
| Early Childhood Education—Bilingual Mini Certificate | 201 |
| Emergency Medical Services AAS Program | 202 |
| Emergency Medical Services Certificate Program | 203 |
| Emergency Medical Services Marketable Skills Award | 203 |
| Fire Science Technology AAS Program | 204 |
| Fire Science Technology Certificate Program | 204 |
| Management AAS Program | 205 |
| Management Certificate Program | 205 |
| Small Business Management Certificate Program | 206 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Program | 207 |
| Machining Certificate Program | 207 |
| CAD/CAM-CNC Certificate PROGRAM | 208 |
| Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing (aDN) Program | 209 |
| LVN to ADN Nursing AAS Transition Program | 210 |
| Paramedic- to- ADN Nursing Transition AAS Program | 211 |
| Medical/Nursing Assistant Certificate Program | 212 |
| Medical/Nursing Assistant Certificate | 213 |
| Medical/Nursing Assistant Marketable Skills Achievement Awards | 214 |
| Rehabilitation-Restorative Aide (credit)- Marketable Skills Award | 214 |
| Phlebotomy (Credit) - Marketable Skills Award | 214 |
| Pharmacy Technician (credit) - Marketable Skills Award | 215 |
| Nurse Aide for Health Care (credit) - Marketable Skills Award | 215 |
| Nursing AssiStant (Credit) – Marketable Skills Award | 216 |
| Health Care Aide (Non-Credit) – Marketable Skill Award | 216 |
| Basic Phlebotomy for Health Care (Non-Credit) | 216 |
| Patient Care Technology Certificate Program | 217 |
| Ranch Management AAS Program | 218 |
| Ranch Management Certificate Program | 218 |
| Beef Cattle Manager Certificate Program | 219 |
| Surgical Technology AAS Program | 220 |
| Surgical Technology Certificate Program | 221 |
| Vocational Nursing Certificate Program | 222 |
| Welding AAS Program | 224 |
| Welding Certificate Program | 224 |
| Pipe Welding Certificate Program | 225 |
| Continuing and Workforce Education | 226 |
| Course Descriptions | 229 |
| Course Numbers, Transfer Identification and Common Course Numbering System | 229 |
| Course Prefix Code Cross Referenced by Discipline | 230 |
| Accounting | 231 |
| Agriculture | 232 |
| Art | 233 |
| Automotive Technology | 234 |
| Biology | 235 |
| Business and Office Administration | 237 |
| Chemistry | 239 |
| Communications | 240 |
| Computer Science | 241 |
| Cosmetology | 245 |
| Cosmetology–Manicure | 246 |
| Cosmetology Student Instructor | 246 |
| Criminal Justice | 247 |
| Dance | 249 |
| Developmental Studies | 249 |
| Drafting and Design Technology | 251 |
| Drama | 254 |
| Early Childhood Development | 255 |
| Economics | 257 |
| Education | 257 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 258 |
| Engineering | 259 |
| English | 260 |
| Environmental Science | 261 |
| Fire Science | 261 |
| Geography | 264 |
| Government | 264 |
| History | 264 |
| Home Economics | 265 |
| Homeland Security | 265 |
| Humanities | 266 |
| Journalism – Photography | 266 |
| Kinesiology | 266 |
| Legal Assistant Technology | 268 |
| Management | 269 |
| Mathematics | 270 |
| Mechanical engineering technology | 272 |
| Medical Office Technology | 272 |
| Music (General) | 273 |
| Applied Music | 276 |
| Nursing—Associate Degree Nursing | 277 |
| Medical/Nursing Assistant Program | 280 |
| Patient Care Technology | 284 |
| Philosophy | 285 |
| Photography | 286 |
| Physical Education | 286 |
| Physics | 286 |
| Political Science | 287 |
| Psychology | 287 |
| Ranch Management | 288 |
| Sociology | 289 |
| Spanish | 289 |
| Speech | 290 |
| Surgical Technology | 290 |
| Theatre | 291 |
| Vocational Nursing | 291 |
| Welding | 294 |
| FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY | 296 |