Introduction

Academic advising is a demanding and rewarding task on any campus. At SKCTC we have the

additional complexity of working with both public and private institutions of higher learning within our

region to assist students in pursuit of higher education. The CATS centers and the college has prepared

this manual as a professional development tool for both new and experienced faculty advisors on all five

of our campus. The manual is also available as a PDF file on SKCTC web site at

http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx . It is our commitment to revise the

manual periodical to maintain the accuracy of the information. We suggest that you browse through the

manual at least once each term to refresh yourself to the resources provided. If you are a new advisor,

we recommend that you read the narrative sections on the advising process. For basic information you

need pertaining to standard policies and procedures you can find that information in the KCTCS Catalog.

A link for that resource will also be available on the SKCTC website at

http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Faculty_and_Staff. But as Master Advisors, you need to be able to find

specific sections within the manual as questions or problems occur. We suggest that you add a sections

relative to your department’s policies at the back of the manual. You could add a section that has

multiple copies of specific check sheets that you use daily. Maybe you add hard copies of the many

manuals available for PeopleSoft, Starfish or Blackboard. This is a simple beginning to what you can

build and utilize in the advising process.

For further information, training opportunities and/or direct assistance pertaining to advising,

counseling, transfer advising, online advising tools or general questions contact either Joe Sutton at ext.

50768 or Ron Brunty at ext. 13320.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Advising 101a. Introductionb. Playersc. Advising Missiond. Advising Standardse. Legal & Ethnical; Issues in Advising

i. FERPAii. Issues

f. Summary

II. Institutional Resourcesa. Policies and Procedures (College Catalog)b. Code of Conduct/Student Handbookc. Institutional Departmental Support Personneld. Online Campus Solutions

i. Faculty Centerii. Advising Center

III. SKCTC Academic Programs and Advising Toolsa. Admissionsb. Assessment and Placement Policies c. General Education Core Requirementsd. Course Description, Pre-requisites & Notese. Degree Programs

i. A.A.S. G.O.T.ii. A.A.S. Programs

iii. A.A. - Transferiv. A.S. – Transfer

f. PeopleSoftg. Starfish

IV. Dynamics of an Advising Sessiona. Your Adviseesb. Your Institution

i. Academic Bankruptcy formii. repeat option

iii. SAP formsiv. Change Major/Change Advisor formsv. Graduation forms

vi. Student grievance proceduresvii. Ready to Work

V. Transfer Advising and the Career and Transfer Service Centers (Transfer Guide)a. Public Institutions b. Private Institutions

VI. Community Based Resources and Agencies (Referral Guide)

SKCTC ADVISING 101

It is clear that at SKCTCS, academic advising is an essential component of student support. The college always looks for ways to enhance the comprehensive advising program that is based on a continuous supportive relationship among the student, the academic advisors, counselor and services provided by the student affairs department.

        The primary purpose of the advising program is to support students in the development of an academic career complementary to the individual’s life goals. The college strives to provide students and advisors the necessary resources to make meaningful educational action plans. Students obtain academic and career development advice from faculty advisors who are pro-active in promoting and encouraging excitement about the learning process and the potential for future employment opportunities or life experiences.

PLAYERS

        Students make their academic and career decisions based on available information and advice available. As students develop their goal of continuing inquiry, they assume active roles in educational planning. They are expected to seek advisement, participate in decision-making and take primary responsibility for satisfactory progress toward a degree, certificate or diploma. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational plans and life goals rests solely with the student.

        Academic Faculty Advisors keep abreast of developments in the field of advising and use this information to enable students to realize their potential as contributing and productive members of society. The academic faculty advisor should assist students by helping them to identify and assess multiple alternatives and the consequences of students' decisions. Advisors coordinate with other faculty, counselors and department offices on campus to provide the most comprehensive program possible. They facilitate student access to campus resources and provide assistance in interpreting program requirements and procedures.

ADVISING MISSION

Academic advising is integral to fulfilling the teaching and learning mission of higher education. Through academic advising, students learn to become active members of their college community, to think critically about their roles and responsibilities as students, and to prepare to be educated citizens of a global community. Academic advising engages students beyond their own views of local community, while acknowledging their individual characteristics, values, and motivations as they strive for graduation.

Academic Advising is and intricate component of education and helps to inform student decision-making throughout the college career. The mission of SKCTC academic advising is to provide comprehensive and professional advising to all students.

ADVISING STANDARDS: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC ADVISING (NACADA) - STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES OF ACADEMIC ADVISING

1) Advisors are responsible to the individuals they advise. Academic advisors work to strengthen the importance, dignity, potential, and unique nature of each individual within the academic setting . Academic Advising at SKCTC is guided by the understanding that students:

have diverse backgrounds that can include different ethnic, racial, domestic, and international communities; sexual orientations; ages; gender and gender identities; physical, emotional, and psychological abilities; political, religious, and educational beliefs

hold their own beliefs and opinions are responsible for their own behaviors and the outcomes of those behaviors

can be successful based upon their individual goals and efforts have a desire to learn have learning needs that vary based upon individual skills, goals, responsibilities, and

experiences use a variety of techniques and technologies to navigate their world.

In support of these beliefs, the cooperative efforts of all who advise include, but are not limited to, providing accurate and timely information, communicating in useful and efficient ways, maintaining regular office hours, and offering varied contact modes.

Advising, as part of the educational process, involves helping students develop a realistic self-perception and successfully transition to the postsecondary institution. Advisors encourage, respect, and assist students in establishing their own educational goals and objectives. Advisors seek to gain the trust of their students and strive to honor students' expectations of academic advising and its importance in their lives.

2) Advisors are responsible for involving others, when appropriate, in the advising process.

Effective advising requires a holistic approach. At many institutions, a network of people and resources is available to students. Advisors serve as mediators and facilitators who effectively use their specialized knowledge and experience for student benefit. Advisors recognize their limitations and make referrals to qualified persons when appropriate. To connect academic advising to students' lives, advisors actively seek resources and inform students of specialists who can further assess student needs and provide access to appropriate programs and services. Advisors help students integrate information so they can make well-informed academic decisions.

3) Advisors are responsible to their institutions.

Advisors nurture collegial relationships. They uphold the specific policies, procedures, and values of their departments and institutions. Advisors maintain clear lines of communication with those not directly involved in the advising process but who have responsibility and authority for decisions regarding academic advising at the institution. Advisors recognize their individual roles in the success of their institutions.

4) Advisors are responsible to higher education.

Academic advisors honor academic freedom. They realize that academic advising is not limited to any one theoretical perspective and that practice is informed by a variety of theories from the fields of social sciences, the humanities, and education. They are free to base their work with students on the most relevant theories and on optimal models for the delivery of academic advising programs. Advisors advocate for student educational achievement to the highest attainable standard, support student goals, and uphold the educational mission of the institution. 5) Advisors are responsible to their educational community.

Academic advisors interpret their institution's mission as well as its goals and values. They convey institutional information and characteristics of student success to the local, state, regional, national, and global communities that support the student body. Advisors are sensitive to the values and mores of the surrounding community.

They are familiar with community programs and services that may provide students with additional educational opportunities and resources. Advisors may become models for students by participating in community activities.

6) Advisors are responsible for their professional practices and for themselves personally.

Advisors participate in professional development opportunities, establish appropriate relationships and boundaries with advisees, and create environments that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Advisors maintain a healthy balance in their lives and articulate personal and professional needs when appropriate. They consider continued professional growth and development to be the responsibility of both themselves and their institutions.

“The Statement of Core Values provides the guidance academic advisors seek from the National Academic Advising Association. The Statement is reviewed periodically to ensure its alignment with current professional practices and philosophies. The National Academic Advising Association encourages institutions to adopt the Statement of Core Values and support the work of those who provide academic advising.” Revised 2005 Copyright © 2005 by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

LEGAL and ETHICAL ISSUES IN ADVISING

Generally, the advisor is not held personally liable for erroneous advising unless it is of gross negligence, irresponsible behavior, or arbitrary or unprofessional treatment of the student. Advisors should keep notes of their discussions with students during advising sessions. An accurate record of advising helps solve any disputes over the content of previous advising and also serves as a legitimate protection against claim of erroneous advising.

FERPA Reminders

A. What is FERPA?

FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (sometimes called the Buckley Amendment). Passed by Congress in 1974, the Act grants four specific rights to the adult student:

The right to see the information that the institution is keeping on the student The right to seek amendment to those records and in certain cases append a statement to a

record The right to consent to disclosure of his/her records The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office in Washington, D.C.

What are the basic FERPA rules? Student educational records are considered confidential and may not be released without the

written consent of the student. As a faculty or staff member, you have a responsibility to protect educational records in your

possession. Some information is considered public (sometimes called “Directory Information”) and can be

released without student permission. However, there is a process the student can complete to keep this information confidential so one should not assume this information can be released without the student’s permission. It is always a good idea to check with the REGISTRAR’S Office before releasing student information.

You have access to information only for legitimate use in completion of your responsibilities as a KCTCS employee. Need to know is the basic principle.

If you are ever in doubt, do not release any information until you talk to the REGISTRAR’S Office.

To avoid violations of FERPA rules, DO NOT: Use a Social Security Number in a public posting (i.e. grades) Link the name and SS# of a student in a public manner Leave graded tests for pick up in a manner accessible to the public or other students Circulate a printed class list with name and SS# or grades as an attendance roster Discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student (including parents)

without the consent of the student (or if there is a “need to know” issue within the college) Provide anyone with lists of students enrolled in your classes for any commercial purpose Provide anyone with student schedules or assist anyone other than a college employee in finding

a student on campus

Students should be made aware that if they choose a confidentiality marker none of their own student information can be released to them over the phone.

B. ETHICAL ISSUES IN ADVISING by Noel-Levitz “Academic Advising for Student Success and Retention”

Professional Aspects of Advising

A professional is a person who has an understanding of his or her profession sufficient to be self-monitoring. One outgrowth of this self-monitoring is that professionals have thought through ethical issues, principles and practices, including the following: 1. You understand the limits of your expertise. 2. You acknowledge what you do not know. 3. You take the initiative to seek consultation whenever there is a question. 4. You make referrals when necessary. 5. You are a continuous learner. 6. You avoid dual relationships.

Four Ethical Ideals of Advising

1. Beneficence (doing good). This means bringing about the most benefit and the least harm that one possibly can. 2. Justice (or fairness). Treat all individuals equally, granting no one rights or privileges that are not granted to all. 3. Respect for persons. Treat individuals as ends in themselves, never merely as means to your own ends. 4. Fidelity. Live up to commitments that you have made, whether explicitly or implicitly.

Ethical Principles of Advising

1. Maximize educational benefit to the advisee. 2. Treat all students equitably; don’t play favorites or create special privileges. 3. Enhance the advisee’s ability to make decisions. 4. Tell the advisee the truth about policies and procedures. Tell others the truth as well. But respect the confidentiality of advisee interactions. 5. Advocate for the advisee with other offices when warranted. 6. Support the educational philosophy and policies of the institution. 7. Maintain the credibility of the advising program. 8. Accord colleagues appropriate professional courtesy and respect.

Minimum Standards of Conduct

1. Do not exploit your unequal relationship with the advisee. 2. Be available to your advisees. Keep office hours and keep appointments. Be on time. 3. Know the information that you need in order to give useful advice. 4. Meet deadlines. 5. Do not discriminate against students. 6. Do not limit advising to the quick signature. 7. Do not malign colleagues.

SUMMARY

SKCTC Advising Goals

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College advisors share the following goals:

To address the range of student needs (e.g., course selection, career advising, transfer opportunities, personal enrichment)

• To provide the necessary tools to encourage students’ personal growth and self-reliance • To communicate student needs to the campus community • To participate in assessment of student learning and achievements • To support college standards of competent advising• To help students define and develop realistic academic goals. • To provide an integrated picture of the college with respect to courses, procedures,

requirements• Be available for appointment on a regular/predictable basis. • To help identify special needs, and then identify resources and opportunities.

II. INSTITUTIONAL ADVISING RESOURCES and PERSONNEL

A. College Catalog – Policies and RulesThe KCTCS catalog is an essential tool in the advising process. Within this publication one will find many resources that will enhance and simplify the process of advising through a better understanding of policies and procedures, admissions, financial aid, student load, grading system, probation, suspension, graduation and the services for students.

The KCTCS College Catalog can be downloaded to a computer by clicking the link on the CURRENT STUDENT page of the SKCTC website: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students

B. Student Code of Conduct/Handbook

The Student Code of Conduct shows the rules and regulations governing student conduct. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College and KCTCS recognizes that students have the right to know the why, when, and how disciplinary may be taken. The code also advises students that the items listed will be enforced. All students will be given due process.

Today’s student is at the college as a member of a community of students seeking to acquire and communicate knowledge. So long as the student’s conduct in and out of the classroom does not infringe on the rights of other such students, the college should not exercise its power to either condemn or condone. The concern of the college is to provide facilities and opportunities for those who seek knowledge

The Student Code of Conduct and Handbook can be downloaded from the SKCTC website: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Student_Handbook.aspx http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/en/Current_Students/Student_Code_of_Conduct.aspx

C. WHO TO SEE? Institutional Departmental Support

One of the most common answers we receive from people is that “we did not know who to contact about that issue.” As an advisor, you should be knowledgeable about each department and how they can be of assistance to the student. The following chart will provide you information on the many people at Southeast that support the faculty, advisors and students on each campus. One is encouraged to reach out to the people in these departments to obtain a better understanding of their role and services. Every advisor should know the basic function of the following departments and the how they impact the students experience at a SKCTC campus:

SKCTC Departments and Academic Resources

Topic Cumberland Harlan Pineville Middlesboro Whitesburg

ACT Testing Veria Baldwin 13018

Tony Sweatt 13214

Felicia Carroll50257

Ron Brunty13320

Admissions Veria Baldwin13018

Tony Sweatt13214

Bobby Grubbs52010

Felicia Carroll 50257

Pricie Young13322

Business Office Leslie Carmack 13031

Trish Ison13227

Elizabeth Greene 52085

Sandy Mayes52223

Margaret Eldridge 13363

Compass Testing Veria Baldwin13018

Nathaniel Haines 13242

Rachel Grubbs50145

Sandy Holbrook13339

Counseling Shelia Gordon13051

Tony Sweatt13214

Joe Sutton50768

Ron Brunty13320

Disabilities/ADA Veria Baldwin13018

Tony Sweatt13214

Felicia Carroll50257

Felicia Carroll50257

Ron Brunty13320

Financial Aid Charlotte Lockaby 13020

Debra Miller 13230

Barbara Gent 50142

Andrea Woods 52064

Keisha Hunt13330

ID Cards Library Trish Ison13227

Library Library Library

Payment/Debit Cards

Business Office Trish Ison13227

Elizabeth Greene 52085

Sandy Mayes52223

Margaret Eldridge 13363

Proctor Online Exams

Deborah Hodge 13063

Nathaniel Haines 13242

Joe Sutton50768

Sandy Holbrook13339

Schedule/Records

Joel Tucker13016

Jill Jones 13016

Bobby Grubbs52010

Rechelle Sampson 50146

Pricie Young 13322

Veteran Affairs CharlotteLockerby 13020

Debra Miller 13230

Kim Hobbs 50143

Keisha Hunt 13330

Learn on Demand Liaison

Chris Hockenberry 13144

Chris Hockenberry 13144

Chris Hockenberry 13144

Chris Hockenberry 13144

Chris Hockenberry 13144

Tutorial Services Erin Reasor 13054

Erin Reasor 13054

Paige Cloud 50973

Sandy Holbrook 13339

Work Force Development

Henry Hughes 13048

Henry Hughes13048

Sherri Clark 52224

Sherri Clark 52224

Henry Hughes13048

Academic Advantage

Shelia Gordon 13051

Ready To WorkLiaison

Andrea Massey13064

Dianna Fuson 13276

Dianna Fuson 13276

Dianna Fuson 13276

Andrea Massey13064

D. Online Campus Solutions

It is understood that there is so much more information that is available to assist in the advising session. An advisor should take some time to become familiar with all the modes of information delivery to help the advising process. Therefore, two links on the Southeast website that provides a direct link to many of our resources are:

Faculty Center: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Faculty_and_Staff

Advising Center: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx

III. SKCTC Academic Programs and Advising Tools

A. Admissions

For the advising process, it is important to understand all aspects that relate to admissions. The guidelines may be different based upon the following categories:

Non-degree/non-credential 4. High school studentSecond Chance Students 5. Transient/visiting studentsInternational students

Academic Bankruptcy: Readmission after two or more years away from college. A student who has been readmitted after having remained out of a KCTC college for a period of two or more years and who has completed at least 12 credit hours in college level courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have his/her previous KCTCS course work removed from the computation of the grade point average. Students will remain to receive the course credits for those courses in which the grades was passing. Note: students may not apply the academic bankruptcy rule to courses taken for a credential already completed.

B. Assessment and Placement Policy

The following information has been adopted by KCTCS and SKCTC in accordance to CPE administrative regulations on admissions. For complete copies of the policies and procedures please contact your Dean of Academic Affairs, Counselor, or view the KCTCS Policy Manuel on the KCTCS Website: www.kctcs.edu

Students enrolling in KCTCS colleges for the purpose of earning credits applicable toward an educational credential (certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees) must demonstrate through the submission of scores on specified assessment instruments that they possess the minimum academic skills essential for success. Students who do not demonstrate these academic skills must remedy the identified skill deficiencies prior to enrolling in entry-level courses for which those skills are essential. Non-Degree Students are exempt from taking the assessment instrument. However, all students must meet individual course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level English and mathematics scores.

 This policy applies to

- Degree-seeking Students - those seeking any associate degree, a minimum score on the ACT in reading(20), mathematics(22) and English(18) qualifies the student to enroll in the appropriate entry-level courses in the discipline. Students who score below on any of the designated subtest on the ACT, or who do not submit ACT scores, must take the COMPASS or ASSET exam and submit scores for placement purposes. Students that score below the level of placement in developmental courses will be referred to adult basic education services

- Undecided Students- Transfer Students (who have not demonstrated academic skills either through scores or entry-level courses completed)- Non-Degree Students Changing Status- Certificate and Diploma Program Students

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA SEEKING STUDENTS

KCTCS has set cut-off scores for placing students in certificate and diploma programs. Colleges may exempt students enrolled in selected certificate and diploma programs from assessment by using the waiver process.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities may request accommodation consistent with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 / Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

 WAIVERS

College districts may establish procedures to exempt students from placement determinations based on assessment results. The procedure must include the conditions under which a waiver will be granted.

STUDENTS WITH BORDERLINE SCORES

KCTCS colleges, at their discretion, may place credential-seeking students who score below the system wide standard into an entry level college course, if the course offers supplemental academic support, such as extra class sessions, additional labs, tutoring, and increased monitoring of students, beyond that which is usually associated with an entry-level course. Students whose placement score is within one placement domain of the minimum admission level for a desired course or program may enroll in the course or program with evidence of the completed supplemental academic support. The completion of this supplemental must be documented. Co-requisite course placement, where a student is placed in a supplementary course along with the credit-bearing course, is an evidence-based approached that is appropriate for students with borderline test scores.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High School students must meet the same placement standards as college students.

Assessment Instruments Utilized for Assessment and Placement

1. ACT – ACT scores from national and residual test administration accepted.a. Mathematics b. English c. Reading

2. SAT – scores accepted from national testing centers.a. Mathematics b. Critical Reading c. Writing

3. COMPASS – high school and college administered scores are accepted.a. Reading b. Writing c. Math: Alg. Domain d. Math: Pre-Algebra Domain

4. TABE A – scores accepted from the KCTCS sponsored ABE centers and on campus.5. ASSET – administered in house when requested by the student.6. KYOTE – high school and campus base test scores are accepted.

a. Reading b. Writing c. Math: CA d. Math: MP

Developmental Course Sequences

Mathematics: ARI 30 – MAT 55 – MAT 65 – MAT 85 – MAT 150 (College Algebra) or MAT 146Technical Mathematics: ARI 30 – MAT 55 – MAT 65- MAT 110, MAT 116 (Technical Math)English: ARI 10 – ENC 90 – ENC 91 – ENG 101 (College Writing I)Reading: ARI 20 – RDG 20 – RDG 30 – College Level Courses; note: CMS 185 is for those that fall above RDG 30 but not proficient.

General Education Policies and Rules is a region of the catalog that every faculty needs to know and have easy access to. This is the first essential tool to help advisors be the best advisors.

C. General Education Core Requirements – 2014-15 Catalog

Written Communication (OC)Diploma - TEC 200 Technical Communications OST 108- Editing Skills for Office ProfessionalsTEC 200 – Technical CommunicationsAny Writing course approved for the AAS, AA, or ASAAS, AA, AS, AFA ENG 101 Writing I...........................................................3 ENG 102 Writing II..........................................................3 ENG 105 Writing: An Accelerated Course......................3

Oral CommunicationsDiploma, AAS, AA, AS, AFA COM 181 Basic Public Speaking.....................................3 COM 252 Intro to Interpersonal Communications............3 COM 281 Communication in Small Group.......................3 COM 287 Persuasive Speaking.......................................3

Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics/QR)1. Diploma OST 213 Bus. Calculations for the Office Professional.....3 Any mathematics course listed below.2. AAS MAT 105 Business Mathematics...........................................3 MAT 110 Applied Mathematics.............................................3 MAT 116 Technical Mathematics..........................................3 MAT 126 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry.....................3 Any mathematics course listed below3. AA, AFA MAT 146 Contemporary College Mathematics.....................3 Any mathematics course listed below4. AS MAT 150 College Algebra...................................................3 MAT 154 Trigonometry……………………………….……....2 MAT 155 Trigonometry.......................................................3 MAT 159 Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry……………4 MAT 160 Precalculus...........................................................5 MAT 165 Finite Mathematics and its Applications...............3 MAT 170 Brief Calculus with Applications...........................3 MAT 174 Calculus I.............................................................4 MAT 175 Calculus I.............................................................5 MAT 184 Calculus II.............................................................4 MAT 185 Calculus II.............................................................5 MAT 206 Math for Elem. & Middle Sch. Teachers II............3 MAT 261 Introduction to Number Theory..............................3 MAT 275 Calculus III............................................................4 MAT 285 Differential Equations............................................3 STA 210 Statistics: A Force in Human Judgment.................3 STA 220 Statistics.................................................................3

Natural Sciences (NS)Diploma PHX 150 Introductory Physics.............................................3 Any Science course approved for the AAS, AA, AS, or AFA

AAS, AA, AFA, AS ANA 209 Principles of Human Anatomy..............................3AST 101 Frontiers of Astronomy.........................................3 AST 155/BIO 155 Astrobiology............................................3 AST 191 The Solar System..................................................3 AST 192 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.........................3 AST 195 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory*......................1 BIO 112 Introduction to Biology............................................3 BIO 113 Introduction to Biology Lab*....................................1BIO 114 Major Discoveries in Biology..................................3 BIO 115 Biology Laboratory I*..............................................1 BIO 116 Biology II................................................................3 BIO 117 Biology Laboratory II*.............................................1 BIO 118 Microbes and Society.............................................3 BIO 120 Human Ecology......................................................3 BIO 121 Introduction to Ecology Laboratory*.......................1 BIO 122 Introduction to Conservation Biology......................3 BIO 124 Principles of Ecology..............................................3 BIO 130 Aspects of Human Biology.....................................3 BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory*....4 BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I*.........................4 BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II*........................4 BIO 140 Botany.....................................................................3 BIO 141 Botany with Laboratory*..........................................4 BIO 142 Zoology...................................................................3 BIO 143 Zoology with Laboratory*........................................4 BIO 144 Insect Biology..........................................................3 BIO 150 Principles of Biology I..............................................3 BIO 151 Principles of Biology Laboratory I*..........................2 BIO 152 Principles of Biology II.............................................3 BIO 153 Principles of Biology Laboratory II*.........................2 BIO 155/AST 155 Astrobiology..............................................3 BIO 209 Introductory Microbiology Lab*................................2 BIO 220 The Genetic Perspective.........................................3 BIO 225 Medical Microbiology...............................................4 BIO 226 Principles of Microbiology.......................................3 BIO 227 Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory*.............5 CHE 120 The Joy of Chemistry.............................................3 CHE 125 The Joy of Chemistry Laboratory*.........................1 CHE 130 Introductory General and Biological Chemistry*....4 CHE 140 Introductory General Chemistry............................3 CHE 145 Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory*.........1 CHE 150 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry*.3 CHE 155 Intro. to Organic and Biological Chem. Lab……..*.1 CHE 170 General College Chemistry I.................................3 CHE 175 General College Chemistry Laboratory I*..............1 CHE 180 General College Chemistry II.................................3 CHE 185 General College Chemistry Laboratory II*.............1 CHE 220 Analytical Chemistry*............................................5

CHE 270 Organic Chemistry I...............................................3 CHE 275 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I*...........................2 CHE 280 Organic Chemistry II.............................................3 CHE 285 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II*...........................2 EST 150 Introductory Ecology*............................................ 4 EST 160 Hydrological Geology............................................ 3 GEO 130 Earth’s Physical Environment............................... 3 GEO 251 Weather and Climate............................................ 3 GLY 101 Physical Geology................................................... 3 GLY 102 Historical Geology................................................ 3 GLY 110 Environmental Geology......................................... 3 GLY 111 Laboratory for Physical Geology*.......................... 1 GLY 112 Laboratory for Historical Geology*........................ 1GLY 114 Environmental Geology Lab………………………...1 GLY 130 Dinosaurs and Disasters...................................... 3 GLY 131 Dinosaur Laboratory*............................................ 1 GLY 220 Principles of Physical Geology*............................ 4 PHY 151 Introductory Physics I............................................ 3 PHY 152 Introductory Physics II........................................... 3 PHY 160 Physics & Astronomy for Elem. Teachers*........... 3 PHY 161 Introductory Physics Laboratory I*........................ 1 PHY 162 Introductory Physics Laboratory II*....................... 1 PHY 171 Applied Physics *.................................................. 4 PHY 172 Physics for Health Science*.................................. 2 PHY 201 College Physics I.................................................. 4 PHY 202 College Physics Lab I*.......................................... 1 PHY 203 College Physics II................................................. 4 PHY 204 College Physics Lab II*......................................... 1 PHY 231 General University Physics I................................. 4 PHY 232 General University Physics II................................ 4 PHY 241 General University Physics I Laboratory*.............. 1 PHY 242 General University Physics II Laboratory*............. 1 SCI 295 Scientific Investigations.......................................... 3 *Course satisfies the General Education requirement for a laboratory experience.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB)Diploma EFM 100 Personal Financial Management.......................... 3 WPP 200 Workplace Principles............................................ 3 Any Social Interaction course approved for the AAS, AA, AS, or AFA AAS, AA, AS, AFA AGR 101 The Economics of Food and Agriculture............... 3 ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology................................. 3 ANT 130/REL 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion..... 3 ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World.................. 3 ANT 220 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.................... 3 ANT 221 Native People of North America........................... 3 ANT 235 Food and Culture................................................... 3 ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilizations.......................... 3 ANT 242 Origins of New World Civilizations........................ 3 COM 101 Introduction to Communications........................... 3 COM 249 Mass Media and Mass Culture............................. 3 COM 254 Intro to Intercultural Communications.................. 3 ECO 101 Contemporary Economic Issues........................... 3 ECO 150 Introduction to Global Economics……………..3 ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics............................... 3 ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics.............................. 3 FAM 252 Introduction to Family Science.............................. 3 FAM 253 Human Sexuality………….................................... 3

FLK 280 Cultural Diversity in the US…................................ 3 GEN 140 Development of Leadership.................................. 3 GEN 225 Lifelong Learning Applications….......................... 3 GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World....................... 3 GEO 160 Lands and Peoples of the Non-Western World.... 3 GEO 172 Human Geography............................................... 3 GEO 210 Pollution, Hazards and Environ. Management..... 3 GEO 222 Cities of the Worlds.............................................. 3 GEO 240 Geography and Gender....................................... 3 HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature II........ 3 HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I.......................... 3 HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II......................... 3 HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar........................................... 3 HUM 221 Contemporary Perspectives on Peace & War...... 3 POL 101 American Government.......................................... 3 POL 210 Intro. to European Politics: East and West............ 3 POL 212 Culture and Politics in the Third World.................. 3 POL 235 World Politics......................................................... 3 POL 255 State Government................................................ 3 PSY 110 General Psychology.............................................. 3 PSY 180 Human Relations................................................... 3 PSY 185 Human Potential.................................................... 3 PSY 223 Developmental Psychology................................... 3 PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying............ 3 PSY 297 Psychology of Aging.............................................. 3 PSY 298 Essentials of Abnormal Psychology...................... 3 RAE 120 Introduction to Chinese Culture............................. 3 REL 101 Introduction to Religious Studies........................... 3 REL130 Introduction to Comparative Religion..................... 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology...................................... 3 SOC 151 Social Interaction................................................. 3 SOC 152 Modern Social Problems...................................... 3 SOC 220 The Community.................................................... 3 SOC 235 Inequality in Society.............................................. 3 SOC 249 Mass Media and Mass Culture............................. 3 SOC 260 Population, Resources and Change..................... 3 SPA 115 Hispanic Culture: (Country or Region).................. 3 SWK 275 The Family........................................................... 3 WGS 200 Women’s & Gender Studies in the Soc. Sci........ 3

Notes: 1. student may not receive credit for both ANT 130 & REL 130. 2. May be used to fulfill either “Social and Behavioral Sciences” or “Arts & Humanities” competency, but may not be used to fulfill both general education categories.

Arts and Humanities (AH)

Heritage Diploma, AAS, AA, AS, AFA FLK 276 Introduction to Folk Studies.................................. 3 HIS 101 World Civilization I................................................. 3 HIS 102 World Civilization II.........................................…….3 HIS 104 History of Europe through the Mid-Seventeenth Century................................................................................ 3 HIS 105 History of Europe from the Mid-Seventeenth Century to the Present…………………………...................... 3 HIS 106 Western Culture: Science and Technology I…....... 3 HIS 107 Western Culture: Science and Technology II......... 3 HIS 108 History of the U.S. Through 1865........................... 3 HIS 109 History of the U.S. Since 1865…............................ 3

HIS 120 The World at War 1939-45..................................... 3 HIS 202 History of British People to the Restoration............ 3 HIS 203 History of British People Since the Restoration….. 3 HIS 206 History of Colonial Latin America............................3 HIS 207 History of Modern Latin America, 1810 to present. 3HIS 220 Native American History, Contact till 1865………...3HIS 221 Native American History, 1865 to present…………3 HIS 240 History of Kentucky................................................ 3 HIS 247 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 500-1250 A.D........................................................................................ 3 HIS 248 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 1250 to Present................................................................................. 3 HIS 254 History of Sub-Saharan Africa................................ 3 HIS 260 African American History to 1865............................3 HIS 261 African American History 1865 - Present............... 3 HIS 265 History of Women in America................................. 3 HIS 270 Ancient Europe....................................................... 3 HIS 271 Medieval Europe..................................................... 3 HIS 295 East Asia to 1800................................................... 3 HIS 296 History of Asia II..................................................... 3

Humanities Diploma, AAS, AA, AS, AFA ANT 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion………........ 3 ART 100 Introduction to Art …............................................ 3 ART 104 Introduction to African Art ................................ …3 ART 105 Ancient Through Medieval Art History.................. 3 ART 106 Renaissance Through Modern Art History........... 3ART 108 Introduction to World Art……………………………3 ART 201 Ancient Art History............................................... 3 ART 202 Medieval Art History…………………..……………3 ART 203 Renaissance Art History...................................... 3 ART 204 Modern Art History............................................... 3 ENG 135 Greek and Roman Mythology in Translation....... 3 ENG 161 Introduction to Literature..................................... 3 ENG 221 Survey of English Literature I.............................. 3 ENG 222 Survey of English Literature II............................. 3 ENG 230 Introduction to Literature (Subtitle Required).......3 ENG 231 Literature and Genre (Subtitle)............................3 ENG 232 Literature and Place (Subtitle Required)..............3 ENG 233 Literature and Identities (Subtitle Required).........3 ENG 234 Introduction to Women’s Literature......................3 ENG 251 Survey of American Literature I............................3 ENG 252 Survey of American Literature II...........................3 ENG 261 Survey of Western Literature from the Greeks through the Renaissance......................................................3 ENG 262 Survey of Western Literature from 1660 to the Present.................................................................................3 ENG 264 Major Black Writers..............................................3 ENG 270 The Old Testament as Literature.........................3 ENG 271 The New Testament as Literature........................3 ENG 281/HUM 281 Introduction to Film..............................3 ENG 282/ HUM 282 International Film Studies...................3 FLK 276 Introduction to Folk Studies..................................3 GEN 125 Applied Meta-Thinking........................................3 HNR 101 Introduction to Contemporary Thought…..………3 HON 101 The Ancient World...............................................3 HON 102 The Medieval and Renaissance World.................3 HON 201 The Early and Modern World...............................3 HON 202 The Contemporary World.....................................3 HRS 101 Integrated Survey of Western Civilization I...........3

HRS 102 Integrated Survey of Western Civilization II..........3 HRS 201 Integrated Survey of Western Civilization III.........3 HRS 202 Integrated Survey of Western Civilization IV.........3 HUM 120 Introduction to the Humanities..............................3 HUM 121 Peace Studies......................................................3 HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature............3 HUM 140 Introduction to Latino Literature………….……..…3 HUM 150 Introduction to African Literature...........................3 HUM 160 Introduction to Holocaust Literature and Film……3 HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I..........................3 HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II.........................3 HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar...........................................3 HUM 220 Historical Perspectives on Peace and War...........3 HUM 230 Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation.............................................................................3 HUM 250 Appalachian Literature Survey.............................3 HUM 251 Contemporary Appalachian Literature..................3 HUM 281 Introduction to Film...............................................3 MU 101 Folk and Traditional Music of the Western Continents…………………………………….………………....3 MUS 100 Introduction to Music.............................................3 MUS 104 Introduction to Jazz History..................................3 MUS 206 American Music....................................................3 MUS 207 African American Music History............................3 MUS 208 World Music..........................................................3 MUS 222 History and Sociology of Rock Music....................3 PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy…………….………….....3 PHI 110 Medical Ethics........................................................3 PHI 120 Introductory Logic....................................................3 PHI 130 Ethics......................................................................3 PHI 140 The Ethics of War and Peace..................................3 PHI 150 Business Ethics.......................................................3 PHI 160 Philosophy through Pop Culture…………………….3PHI 260 History of Philosophy I: From Greek Beginnings to the Middle Ages....................................................................3 PHI 270 History of Philosophy II: From the Renaissance to the Present Era.....................................................................3 REL 101 Introduction to Religious Studies............................3 REL 120 Introduction to the Old Testament.........................3 REL 121 Introduction to the New Testament.........................3 REL 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion.....................3REL 150 Comparative Ethics of World Religions……………3THA 101 Introduction to Theatre: Principles and Practices...3 THA 200 Introduction to Dramatic Literature.........................3 THA 283 American Theatre..................................................3 WGS 201 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Arts and Humanities.......................................................3

Notes: 1. Student may not receive credit for both ANT 130 & REL 130.2. May be used to fulfill both Social and Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities competency, but may not be used to fulfill both general education categories.

Other General Education Courses

Foreign Languages

AAS, AA, AS, AFA FRE101 Elementary French I..............................................4 FRE 102 Elementary French II.............................................4 FRE 201 Intermediate French I............................................3 FRE 202 Intermediate French II...........................................3 GER 101 Elementary German I...........................................4 GER 102 Elementary German II..........................................4 GER 201 Intermediate German I..........................................3 GER 202 Intermediate German II.........................................3 JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I............................................4 JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II............................................4

RAE 150 Elementary Chinese I............................................4 RAE 151 Elementary Chinese II...........................................4 SED 101 Sign Language I....................................................3 SED 102 Sign Language II...................................................3 SED 203 Sign Language III..................................................3 SED 204 Sign Language IV..................................................3 SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I (spoken approach).............4 SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II (spoken approach)............4 SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I..........................................3 SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II.........................................3

Other Degree and/or Credential Requirements

Cultural Studies Courses – These courses meet this requirement.

Cultural Studies is defined as a course in which the major thrust is the study of one or more non-traditional and/or underrepresented cultures that are traditionally excluded from or marginalized in mainstream American curriculum. Cultural studies courses demonstrate a cultural emphasis in their course descriptions. For completion of the AA/AS degree, students must complete at least one cultural studies course. *Italics- indicated new classes added.

Social and Behavioral Sciences ANT 130/REL130 Intro. to Comparative Religion* ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World ANT 220 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANT 221 Native People of North America ANT 235 Food and Culture ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilizations ANT 242 Origins of New World Civilizations COM 254 Intro.to Intercultural Communication ECO 150 Intro. to Global Economics GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World GEO 160 Lands and Peoples of the Non-Western World HUM 135 Intro. to Native American Literature* HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I* HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II* HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar* POL 212 Culture and Politics in the Third World POL 235 World Politics*PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and DyingRAE 120 Introduction to Chinese Culture REL 101 Introduction to Religious Studies SOC 235 Inequality in Society SPA 115 Hispanic Culture: (Country or Region) WGS 200 Intro. to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences

Heritage HIS 101 World Civilization I HIS 102 World Civilization II HIS 206 History of Colonial Latin America HIS 207 History of Modern Latin America, 1810 to Present*HIS 220 Native American History, Contact till 1865*HIS 221 Native American History, 1865 to presentHIS 247 History of Islam and Middle Eastern Peoples, 500-1250 HIS 248 Islam and Middle Eastern Peoples, 1250 to Present HIS 254 History of Sub-Saharan Africa

HIS 260 African American History to 186577 HIS 261 African American History 1865 - Present HIS 265 History of Women in America HIS 295 East Asia to 1800 HIS 296 History of Asia II

Humanities ART 104 Introduction to African Art*ART 108 Introduction to World Art ENG 135 Greek and Roman Mythology in Translation ENG 233 Literature and Identity ENG 234 Introduction to Women’s Literature ENG 264 Major Black Writers ENG 282/HUM 282 International Film Studies HUM 121 Peace Studies HUM 135 Introduction to Native American Literature* HUM 140 Introduction to Latino Literature HUM 150 Introduction to African Literature HUM 160 Intro. to Holocaust Literature and Film HUM 202 Survey of Appalachian Studies I* HUM 203 Survey of Appalachian Studies II* HUM 204 Appalachian Seminar* HUM 230 Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation HUM 250 Appalachian Literature Survey HUM 251 Contemporary Appalachian Literature MU 101 Folk and Traditional Music of the Western Continents MUS 104 Introduction to Jazz History MUS 208 World Music REL101 Introduction to Religion REL 130 Introduction to Comparative Religion *REL 150 Comparative Ethics of World ReligionsWGS 201Intro. to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Arts and Humanities Foreign Languages FRE 101 Elementary French I

FRE102 Elementary French II FRE 201 Intermediate French I FRE 202 Intermediate French II GER 101 Elementary German I GER 102 Elementary German II GER 201 Intermediate German I GER 202 Intermediate German II JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II RAE 150 Elementary Chinese I RAE 151 Elementary Chinese II

SED 101 Sign Language I SED 102 Sign Language II SED 203 Sign Language III SED 204 Sign Language IV SPA 101 Elem Spanish I SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II * listed under more than one category and/or with a different prefix; may not be counted in more than one general education category.

(Computer) Digital Literacy

CAD 103 CAD Fundamentals………………………………..3CIT 105 Introduction to Computing.................................... 3 DLC 100 Digital Literacy..................................................... 3 IMD 100 Introduction to Information Systems.................... 3 OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems................... 3 VCC 150 Mac Basics......................................................... 3

Digital literacy, also referred to previously as computer literacy, is a topic both broad in its scope and deep in its detail. As a consequence of this, KCTCS has adopted current Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) objectives to define digital literacy, emphasizing in particular the three identified, broad categories of Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living On-line. A complete listing of the IC3 objectives may be found at

http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/ IC3_Certifications.html

All AA, AS, AFA, AAS, and diploma students graduating from KCTCS must demonstrate digital literacy by one of the following means within five years preceding their current admission to a KCTCS college: 1. Scoring a minimum of a 75% composite score on the digital literacy exam, or 2. Achieving the IC3 Certification, or 3. Articulating credit from another institution which has demonstrated compliance with the above course criteria as identified by the registrar of the receiving college in cooperation with the digital literacy faculty of the receiving college, or 4. Receiving credit for an approved KCTCS digital literacy course, or 5. Providing documentation of successful completion of other certification exams as approved by KCTCS.

Documentation of digital literacy will be placed on the student’s transcript. Students may choose to take the standardized Computer Exam to demonstrate computer competency. Students who score a passing score on the exam will have met the requirements of digital literacy and documentation will be placed on the student’s transcript.

Lower Division University Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements

The courses listed below are offered by KCTCS colleges through agreements with the Kentucky universities that developed the courses. KCTCS honors the university course content, prerequisites, and general education status of the courses. Courses descriptions for these courses are included in the Course Description section at the end of the catalog.

ASL 101 American Sign Language I (EKU) ASL 102 American Sign Language II (EKU) ASL 201 American Sign Language III (EKU) ASL 202 American Sign Language IV (EKU) BIOL 110 Inquiry Biology for Teachers (Morehead) BIO 216 Biological Inquiry and Analysis (Murray)

CHE 253 Materials Science (UL) CS 115 Intro to Computer Programming (UK) CS 215 Introduction to Program Design, Abstraction, and Problem Solving (UK) CS 216 Introduction to Software Engineering (UK) CS 221 First Course Computer Science Engineer (UK)

CS 275 Discrete Mathematics (UK) GEO 135 Global Climate Change (UK) GEO 163 Global Conflicts (UK) GEO 162 Intro to Global Env. Issues (UK)HIS 110 Special Topics- Study Abroad (Murray) INF 120 Elementary Programming (NKU) INF 128 Principles of Informatics (NKU) INF 260 Object Oriented Programming I (NKU) INF 260L Object Oriented Program Lab (NKU) INF 282 Introduction to Databases INF 286 Intro to Web Dev (NKU) ITP 115 Heritage and Culture of Deaf People (EKU)LAS 201 Intro. To Latin America (UK)LEAD 200 Introduction to Leadership Studies (WKU) MA 109 College Algebra (UK) MA 110 Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus (UK) MA 111 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics (UK) MA 112 Trigonometry (UK) MA 113 Calculus I (UK) MA 114 Calculus II (UK) MA123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications (UK) MA162 Finite Mathematics and Its Applications (UK) MA 193 Supplementary Math Workshop I (UK)

MA 194 Supplementary Math Workshop II (UK) MA 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (UK) MA 202 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (UK) MA 213 Calculus III (UK) MA 214 Calculus IV (UK) MA 241 Geometry for Middle School Teachers (UK) MAT 201 Mathematical Concepts for Middle and Elementary School Teachers I (EKU) MAT 202 Math Concepts for Teachers II (EKU)MIL 100 Military Mountaineering & Leadership (WKU) MSE 201 Intro to Materials Science (UK) MUC 175 Jazz Ensemble (UK) MUC 190 Instructor Consent Required Marching Band (UK) MUP 114 Trombone I (UK) MUP 214 Trombone II (UK)MUS 106 Music in Film (Morehead)MUSE 222 Music for the Elementary Teachers (Morehead)SOCL 230 Deviant Behavior (WKU)STA 200 Stats: Force in Hum Judgment (UK) STA 210 Intro to Statistical Reasoning (UK)STA 215 Intro to Statistical Reasoning (EKU)STA 291 Statistical Methods (UK)

D. Course Description, Prerequisites and Notes

1. Courses are numbered as follows:001 through 099 – Orientation and Developmental courses100 through 199 – Undergraduate credit200 through 299 – Undergraduate credit; sophomore classification may be required.

Modular courses have four character course numbers with the first three numbers representing the parent course, e.g., BAS 1601 is the first module of BAS 160. The last character denotes the sequence of the module with either a numerical or alpha character. Course descriptions are published for recently approved courses, and those that have been offered in the preceding two-year period. Other active courses may be offered that are not published in the printed catalog.

2. Course Description Components

ANT 130 (3) Course ID:000044Introduction to Comparative ReligionIntroduces students to a comparative analysis of world religions, emphasizing beliefs, rituals, artistic expressions,and cultural and social organization. Includes both Eastern and Western religions. (Same as ANT 130). Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).Components: LectureCourse Equivalents: REL 130Attributes: Cultural Studies, AH - Arts and Humanities, SB - Social Behavior Science

Components1. Prefix/number - ANT 1302. Course Credits – (3)3. Course Title – Introduction to Comparative Religion4. Course Description – Look for prerequisites within the description. 5. Components – Lecture (many include lecture, lab, clinical, etc.)6. Attributes – Indicates the general education category and tag of the course.

Prerequisites

To assist in the advising setting we have provided a list of 187 current courses identified at SKCTC that have prerequisites. You can find the link on the advising page under faculty resources and “Click” on prerequisites at the bottom of the page: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx

E. Credentials: Certificates, Diplomas, and Degree Programs1. Certificates: identifies a specific skill has been achieved.2. Diplomas: students must complete 36 cr. hours within KCTCS institutions, maintain an overall 2.0 g.p.a.3. Associate Degrees – Currently five specific types of degrees offered by KCTCS institutions.

a. Associates of Applies Science – GOT c. Associates of Arts (transfer framework)b. Associates of Applied Science d. Associates of Science (transfer framework)

SKCTC Degree Programs

The following website provides you the check sheets for all current SKCTC programs and credentials. Please utilize these with the students to assure that all course work meets the requirements for graduation. http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx

There are some key points of interest with each of the degrees offered by Southeast. It is essential that everyone understand the coursework required for completion as well as the ability of each degree to assist the student in transfer to another institution of higher learning.

A.A.S. GOT – The Applied Science degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies provides a flexible alternative for meeting students and employer’s needs.

General Education Component Minimum Subtotal 15- 20

Quantitative Reasoning................... 3 Natural Sciences.............................. 3Social/Behavioral Sciences............. 3 Heritage/Humanities......................... 3Written Communication................... 3Additional General Education Coursework....................... 0-5

Technical Component Minimum Subtotal 45- 53

Computer/Digital Literacy (Computer/Digital literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer/digital literacy course)1................. 0-3

Technical Courses …....................................................... 45-50Total Credits 60-68

A.A.S. – The Associates of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies are those degrees that provide a specific training for meeting students and employer’s needs. Many of these degrees have assigned assessment scores for placement, prerequisites, standards, and selective admissions procedures and criteria. To learn more about a specific A.A.S. degree offered by Southeast, visit our website for more information: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Academics/Programs.aspx

General Education Component Minimum

A student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours to fulfill the general education requirement. General education credits must meet the following distribution:

Quantitative Reasoning ………………………3 Natural Sciences………………………………3 Social/Behavioral Sciences ………………….3 Heritage/Humanities ………………………….3 Written Communication ………………………3 The above are minimum general education requirements; additional hours may be required in specific program curricula.

Technical and Support Component 45 - 53 Total Credit Hours 60 - 68

A.A and A.S. Degrees – The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees are for students that desire to continue their education at an institution of higher education in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science. These degrees are designed to meet general educational requirements for all state post-secondary colleges and universities as well as primary requirements to most private colleges in the region.

SKCTC Degree requirements: 1) completion of minimum of 60 credit hours, 2) minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, 3) minimum of 15 credit hours earned at the institution awarding the degree, 4) cultural studies course, and 5) demonstration of computer/digital literacy.

These degrees are divided into three sections of course work.

General Education Transfer Core – 33 credit hours. Additional Associates Requirement Core – 12 credit hours.Other Degree Requirements – 15 credit hours.

*When doing a check sheet utilize the General Education Course Listings provided in the catalog and/or this guide to full the areas of concentration.

Transferability of CourseworkThe Associates of Arts and the Associate of Science degree advising will depend on multiple factors as identified by the student. It is essential for the student to provide the advisor answers to the following questions at the start of the advising session:

1. What is your current major?2. Which college have you selected to continue our education at?3. Do you plan on attending that college on campus? Online? Or hybrid?4. Do you have college credits earned at any other school?5. Do you understand how long this may take?6. Do you perceive any obstacles that might hinder your successful pursuit of this degree?

Under the federal guidelines for available financial aid at the community college level, it is most important that student research and select specific majors early in the first year of college. The federal limits essential allow a student to attend full time a maximum of three years before transferring to another post-secondary college or university.

Transferability of coursework is dependent on the type of college a student attends next. Public, state sponsored colleges and universities are mandated by KY statues to accept every class in the General Education Transfer Core (33 cr. hrs.) and this block of classes meet that institution’s General Educational Core. Private college are not mandated to adhere to these guidelines. Therefore, KCTCS and SKCTC

strives to maintain transfer guides to all regional private colleges. Contact your campus counselor to obtain information on course transferability or visit the CATS (Career and Transfer Service) Center website to find the appropriate link for that private college’s Transfer Equivalency Guide.

http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Academics/Career_and_Transfer_Services_Center.aspx

Whenever a student identified that they are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, it is important that the advisor and the student works closely with the college counselor and college transfer liaison to assure that everything is being done properly to assure a smooth transition to the next college or university.

Joe Sutton – ext. 50768 Ron Brunty – ext. 13320 Georgeina Billings – ext. 50853

Degree Worksheet and PlanningThe following website provides you the check sheets for all current SKCTC programs and credentials. Please utilize these checksheets with the students to assure that all course work meets the requirements for graduation. http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx

Some basic fundamentals that each should remember is that every student is unique in their goals, academic needs, resources and support, finances and timetables. Only by listening, interpretation, analysis and dialog, will we be able to assist the student in the planning process. The first recommendation is to “remain in the now” and address the situation from “where do we go from today?”

The Excel file that will contain all of the credential, diploma and degree checksheets is for each advisor to download, save and utilize or bookmark it for usage during the advising sessions. A good recommendation is to print out multiple copies of checksheets used often and place them into a binder with this guide. Another wonder of utilizing Excel files is the ability to save each advises checksheet on a hard-drive. Thus allowing the advisor quick access to the information when needed.

Remember that each section of a checksheet identifies course completion for the General Education Requirements as well as technical standards for the credential. The abbreviation for each section of the gen. ed. requirements on a checksheet are:

WC – Written Communication NS – Natural SciencesQR – Quantitative Reasoning SB – Social and Behavioral SciencesAH – Arts and Humanities (Heritage & Humanities) OC – Oral Communication

Finally, one should remember that certain programs offered by SKCTC has strict admission guidelines for academic standards as well as identified minimal ACT/COMPASS scores for admittance. Check the test score for your advisees and make appropriate recommendations if the advisee’s scores are below the standards outlined. Retesting may be necessary for the advisee. Therefore, a good advisor will outline what resources are available on campus to assist the advisee in the test preparation process.

Library – ACT study guides*, instruction DVDs, and web-based study guides and practice tests.Academic Support Centers – free peer-tutorial staff, online resources.Academic Advantage (Cumberland campus) – tutorial, counseling, and academic support.Counselors – free sessions on test preparation, test-taking techniques, testing anxiety and stress management.(* Libraries have guides for many exams including PRAXIS, GRE, etc.)

SKCTC Associate in Arts Degree 2014-15 Catalog Checksheet

Student Name__________________________ ID# ______________________________

General Education Transfer Core (33 credits)Category Required Hrs CoursesWC - Written Communications : ____ ENG 101 or ____ ENG 105* 3WC - Written Communications : ____ ENG 102 3ENG 105* - if ENG 105 is taken instead, one must take an additional 3 credit hours of General Education from any of the Gen Ed categories.) OC - Oral Communications : COM 181, COM 252, COM 281, COM 287 3 AH – Heritage: 3 AH – Humanities: 3 SB - Social & Behavioral Sciences (Must have two disciplines represented.) 9

NS - Natural Sciences: (science course with laboratory experience required) ANA, AST, BIO, CHE, EST, GEO 130, GEO 251, GLY, PHY, SCI

3

QR - Quantitative Reasoning (Math) MAT 146, MAT 150 or higher 3QR or NS – Quantitative Reasoning (Math) or Natural Sciences: MAT 155, MAT 160, MAT 175, MAT 185, STA 210, STA 220 or N. Science Course

3

Required: Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Hrs Courses

Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, or Foreign Language Category: ASL, FRE, GER, JPN, REA, SED, SPA

3

Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, or Foreign Language Category: ASL, FRE, GER, JPN, REA, SED, SPA

3

Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, NS, QR 3Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, NS, QR  3

Associate in Arts Requirements Core   (12 credits)

Other Degree Requirements – Electives (15 credits) Courses Selected Hrs CoursesGEN 100/GEN 102Computer literacy– CAD 103, CIT 105, DLC 100, IMB 100, OST 105, or VCC 150 or IC3 Computer Exam completion. **Electives:

All students must complete one “cultural studies” course for AA degree completion.**Computer Literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing an approved computer/digital literacy course.*Advise students to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

SKCTC Associate in Science Degree 2014-15 Catalog Checksheet

Student Name______________________ Student ID# ________________________________

General Education Transfer Core (33 credits)Category Required Hrs. CoursesWC - Written Communications : ____ ENG 101 or ____ ENG 105* 3WC - Written Communications : ____ ENG 102 3ENG 105* - if ENG 105 is taken instead, one must take an additional 3 credit hours of General Education from any of the Gen Ed categories.)OC - Oral Communications : COM 181, COM 252, COM 281, COM 287 3AH – Heritage: 3AH – Humanities: 3SB - Social & Behavioral Sciences (Must have two disciplines represented.) 6

NS - Natural Sciences: (one science course with laboratory experience required) ANA, AST, BIO, CHE, EST, GLY, PHY, SCI, GEO 130, GEO 251

6

QR - Quantitative Reasoning (Math) MAT 150, MAT 155, MAT 160, MAT 175, MAT 185, MAT 206, STA 210, STA 220

6

Required: Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

Hrs. Courses

Core Categories Elective: QR (Math) or NS (Science)- 3Core Categories Elective: QR (Math) or NS (Science)- 3Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, NS, QR or Foreign Language– 3Core Categories Elective: AH, SB, NS, QR or Foreign Language – 3

Associate in Science Requirements Core (12 credits)

Other Degree Requirements – Electives (15 credits) Courses Selected Hrs. CoursesGEN 100/GEN 102Computer literacy– CAD 103, CIT 105, DLC 100, IMB 100, OST 105, or VCC 150 or IC3 Computer Exam completion. **

3

Electives:

All students must complete one “cultural studies” course for AS degree completion.**Computer Literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing an approved computer/digital literacy course.*

Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.

All Other Degree, Diploma and Certificate Check Sheets

It is essential that advisees understand that it is their responsibility to monitor academic progress. The role of the advisor is to be a pathfinder for the advisee and show them the many options they have to pursue a credential. Check sheets for every credentialed program provided by SKCTC is available in Excel format for all students and advisors on our Advising website: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/Advising.aspx

PeopleSoft ResourcesWithin the many resources that PeopleSoft provides the college, there are multiply tabs that provides a wealth on informant to the advisor. It is the advisor’s responsibility to research and come proficient utilizing these resources. Below is some potential resources you may have access to:

Faculty Center - My Schedule- Class Roster

- Grade Roster *

- Attendance Reporting (No shows, last date of attendance)Advising Center

- My advisees (cumulative listing)Students Center

- Students Class Schedule- Contact Information - KCTCS email

- Transfer Credits- Assigned Advisor- Messages

- To Do List (notify students if they need to complete anything pertaining to Admissions, Financial Aid, Business Affairs, SAP – Satisfactory Academic Progress, Financial Aid Verification.)

- Service Indicators- Academic Records – enrollment period

Records and Enrollment- Quick enrollment *

Student Self Service- Unofficial transcripts

Contact your division chair or Academic Affairs officer for appropriate links to download the multiple “Training and Operation Manuals for PeopleSoft”. These manuals will provide precise information on each of the areas identified. The * designates applications that needs authorization from Academic/Student Affairs.

StarfishThe software known as “Starfish” was adapted by SKCTC in the spring of 2014 as a new retention tool for faculty and staff to utilize. To find Starfish, you will need to log into your Blackboard or PeopleSoft account and there you will find the Starfish application incorporated in the front panel. Starfish has many outstanding applications including:

- Tracking student attendance- Raising flags pertaining to attendance and progress (initiating support personnel to assist)- Sending kudos for accomplishments- Setting and identifying office hours to assist students- Scheduling meetings, appointments, or group events- Allow students to schedule advising sessions- Linking to Outlook calendars- Advisee contacts concerning identified flags- Advisor referrals for students to get tutoring

IV. Dynamics of an Advising Session with a College Student Advisee

A. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR ADVISEES: Common Questions Asked.1. What is your major?

- Yes, provide program check sheet- No, Inform the advisee about FOCUS career assessment inventory and career counseling provided. Explain that this session will address general education requirements universal for most programs.

2. How did you choose the major? What are the characteristics of the job that match well with your personality, abilities, goals, etc.?3. Do you work? How many hours per week do you work? Are there certain days, times that you need to work your

schedule around?4. How far do you drive to get to school? Is transportation an issue for you?5. Have you taken college classes while in high school? Dual-Credit? Have you taken classes at another college?6. Will you be transferring to finish a Bachelor’s degree? 7. Do you know where you will transfer to complete your degree? General education requirements are different for

private and public universities. Refer to the CAT centers to explore available majors and colleges.8. Does your family responsibilities inhibit you pursuing your degree? Does your family understand what is required

of them to support your educational goals?9. Are you aware of the courses available on-line? Do you understand the workload common with online courses?10. Do you have a list of “Who to see” on this campus? Do you have questions unanswered?

ADVISING STUDENTS WHO ARE IN ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY

As the semester progresses, some students will begin to have difficulty with one or more courses. You should be prepared to assist advises in determining why they are having difficulties and plan strategies to help them improve academically. Problems will come in a variety of ways. Most will receive low grades on tests or papers and know that they are likely to fail the class before they come to you. Below are presenting problems and suggestions for interventions:- Determine the reason for the problem.

- Some common ones are:- poor class attendance

- inadequate preparation for class (homework, readings)- poor note-taking skills- poor study habits- test anxiety or other problems with taking tests- undocumented learning disabilities

- Discuss possible solutions and, when appropriate, refer students for help.- The counselors can help with study skills and test anxiety issues. - Tutors can help with homework, papers, studying for tests, etc.

- Discuss possible consequences of failing. - Be sure students understand the grading system and the impact of each grade on the semester and cumulative GPA.- Explain Academic Probation and Suspension.- Understand Academic Bankruptcy for returning students.- Be sure students understand the implications of failing/withdrawing from a class on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in Financial Aid grants awards.

Some questions to ask students on probation1) Is this your first time on probation? Can you explain what the reasons might be for this happening?2) How much time do you spend studying per week? Have you been to tutoring?3) How many hours per week to you work?4) Do you have activities outside school, work and family responsibilities that require your time?5) How many times did you talk to your advisor or a counselor last semester?6) Do you understand how the college determines if you are on probation? 7) Do you understand what it will take to get you off probation?

8) What was your most difficult class last semester? Why?9) What will you do different this semester to improve your GPA?10) Is there anything the college can do differently to help you through this semester?11) Was there anything the college could have done differently to help you last semester?12.) Are you familiar with the policies of the college? SAP, Bankruptcy? Appeal Process?

Characteristics of Unsuccessful vs. Successful Students1. Selected Characteristics of Unsuccessful Students

Poor class attendancePoor self-management skillsLack of family expectations/supportMisperceptions of college/program expectationsPoor study habitsApathetic, uninvolved, disconnectedPoor academic skillsLack of curiosity and intellectual interestsClosed to new ideas and new experiencesEasily persuaded, subject to peer pressurePoor time managementLow self-esteem/Low self-doubtLack of confidence in abilitiesLack of career and educational goalsLack of receptivity to help

Frustration with scheduling problems and administrative errors/proceduresLack of commitmentStressed, insecure, troubledUnderpreparedPart-time attendance, stop-out behaviorSocially isolatedLack of fit with institutional mission and goalsHome/family difficultiesPersonal problemsFinancial problemsHealth problemsExcessive socializingChemical dependency

1. Selected Characteristics of Successful Students

Good attendanceSelf-disciplineStrong family supportGood study habitsGood academic skillsCuriosity, intellectual orientationOpen-mindedIndependent thinkerEffective time managementHigh self-esteemSelf-confidenceFocus, aims, goalsReceptive to academic support and advisingStrong work ethicEmotionally healthy and mature

Good academic preparationSpecial reason for choosing the institutionStrong peer supportFull-time attendance, steady progress toward degreeHighly motivatedCommitment to getting degreeIntegration into college environmentWillingness to seek help Clear sense of academic expectations and what it takes to meet themSchool/community activities, enthusiastic involvementAbility to understand and function with institutional bureaucracy and demands

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR INSTITUTION: Common Questions & Forms

The advising session can cover many topics and areas of concern when a students is at comfort with the advisor. Many of the questions will pertain to instructional requirements and procedures that address everything from probation to SAP. If ever there are question that the advisor cannot answer, the best action to take is to contacting appropriate people and inquire. Students Services/Affairs is dedicated to addressing the needs of the advisor and the students. However, the advisor is asked to have a working knowledge of the duties that may be placed upon themselves by the needs of the many departments within student services and affairs. Academic performance of the student has a direct impact on the

continuation of that student’s education in areas like academic standing, probation, satisfactory progress, financial aid, transferability and graduation. The role of the Advisor is to assist in the education of students of these potential issues and concerns before or when they arise.

Academic Bankruptcy If a student sits out 4 semesters (not counting summers) they can choose to bankrupt their previous work and get a fresh start. To file for bankruptcy, the student must first complete 12 degree credit hours. The bankruptcy form can be filed in the Records Office. Students may keep credit for courses they previously passed but, the GPA starts over. This may be the only way some students can get their academics in order. NOTE: Financial Aid still recognizes the old work and old GPA so, bankruptcy is not a way to correct Satisfactory Academic Progress issues for financial aid.

Repeat Option Students can repeat a course no matter the grade they have made on the first attempt. Students do not have to complete a Repeat Option form any longer. PeopleSoft automatically recognizes repeated courses and calculates a student’s GPA based on the highest grade received.

In KCTCS, there is no limit to the number of times a course can be repeated or the number of courses that can be repeated. However, students should be aware that there are some limitations:

Financial Aid will only pay to repeat a course in which you have a passing grade one time. Some colleges limit Repeat Options—

- The University of Kentucky allows only three total repeats. The first three courses repeated are recognized. - Walter’s State Community College does not allow repeats of science courses required for Allied Health programs.

SAP - Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students can fail to make SAP for financial Aid in two ways: 1) Cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 and/or 2) Students completed less than 67% of courses attempted.

Financial Aid counts all attempted courses - even if the student withdraws or received an “I.”

Students who could make-up the deficiency in one semester are placed on probation. Students who cannot make-up the GPA or completion percentage in one semester or who fail to make satisfactory progress for more than one term a required to complete a Plan of Action form with their advisor. The Plan requires competing a sequence of courses required to complete the program. The SAP Appeals Committee will also place requirements such as “Complete 100% of attempted courses.” or “Have a 3.0 GPA.”. Students who fail to reach SAP will lose their eligibility for future semesters.

Changing Majors and Changing Advisors FormsAs community college students, each are assigned an advisor at the first orientation/registration date. The assignment is based upon the information provided in the application process when the form asks the individual to identify the potential major. Unfortunately, it is understood that community college students change their career plans multiple times during their stay at Southeast. Therefore there is a procedure that students must follow to make a change pertaining to major and advisors. The responsibility of the request falls upon the advisee/student. The request must be filed with the Registrar’s office for appropriate changes to be made in PeopleSoft. If you, the advisor, knows of an advisees change in academic major or desire/need to change advisors because of the new major, please direct them to complete a Change of Major/Change of Advisor Form and have that submitted to the Registrar’s office. Currently, these forms can be picked up in any student records/registrar’s office.

A good question to add to the beginning of each advising session is:

Have there been any changes in your “Academic Degree Plan, Major, Career Plans” since last we chatted?

Graduation Procedures

An advisee is in the last semester and knows that graduation is forthcoming. What does he/she do next to assure that they receive their credential? The process is a two-step process that the students must do early in the last semester.

1. Students can download an application for graduation form or pick one up in the student service offices. On the Southeast Website under Current Students, one can find the link for the form. http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students

2. Students are required to complete an online Exit Survey that is linked on the same “Current Student” section of the SKCTC website. Once completed the survey will print out a verification form that must be attached to the application for graduation form. Both of these must be submitted together to the registrar’s office early in the semester. Advisors are encouraged to greatly emphasize to the advisees to complete this process as soon as possible. Students have the right to participate or decline the graduation ceremonies. http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/Current_Students

Student Grievances Students who feel they have been discriminated against or subjected to harassment by students or employees because of their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, religion, beliefs, political affiliation, or veteran status have the right to pursue an informal and/or formal grievance.

INFORMAL PROCEDUREMost difficulties can be resolved by talking to someone. Therefore, students are encouraged to discuss these problems promptly and candidly with the EEO/Diversity Coordinator, Carolyn Sundy, ext. 13052.

1. If a student feels that he/she has been discriminated against, the student shall bring the problem to the attention of the EEO/Diversity Coordinator within five (5) business days of learning of the cause of the grievance. The coordinator will conduct a preliminary investigation of the grievance.

2. The student, EEO/Diversity Coordinator, and other involved parties will work informally to negotiate a solution within five (5) business days. The formal procedure should be completed in approximately ten (10) business days from learning of the cause of the grievance.

If the grievance cannot be satisfactorily resolved by working informally, the student may proceed within five (5) business days to file a written grievance through the Formal Procedure.

FORMAL PROCEDURE will be coordinated from the EEO/Diversity Coordinator’s office, in partnership with appropriate personnel.

Ready to Work: Assistance for Low-Income ParentsReady to Work (RTW) is a partnership between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services. RTW is designed to assist low-income parents who are enrolling in and attending community and technical colleges in Kentucky. RTW supports their success and completion through:

• Counseling, advocacy and mentoring• Referrals to community resources• Job references and referrals• Job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars• Work study opportunities both on and off campus

Coming Soon!

V. Transfer Advising and the Career and Transfer Service centers(Contact Joe, Ron or Georgeina for now)

VI. Community Based Resources and Agencies