Cankdeska Cikana Community college
College Catalog
2006-2008
VALERIE
MERRICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
NORTH
DAKOTA INTERACTIVE VIDEO NETWORK (IVN)
DIABETES
SCIENCE EDUCATION IN TRIBAL SCHOOLS
FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DAKOTA IA
UNPI – LIVING THE LANGUAGE
ADMISSIONS & STUDENT INFORMATION
FAMILY
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY FOR STUDENTS
STUDENT
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
STUDENT
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS
COORDINATION
WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
STANDARDS
OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
ACADEMIC
AND FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
ACADEMIC
AND FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION
FINANCIAL
AID APPEAL PROCEDURE
CREDIT
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY
EXPIRATION
OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
SATISFACTORY
ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND
DURATION OF
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
LEAVE OF
ABSENCE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
REFUND
POLICY FOR TITLE IV FINANCIAL AID
REFUND
CALCULATIONS PROCEDURES
STATE
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT/TRIBAL
EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
NORTH
DAKOTA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TRANSFER
APPEAL OF
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ASSESSMENT
OF STUDENT LEARNING
GENERAL EDUCATION /DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND CERTIFICATE
ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS IN INDIAN STUDIES
ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
ASSOCIATE
OF SCIENCE IN PRE-NURSING
ASSOCIATE
OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATE
OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION
ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Cankdeska Cikana Community College Faculty and Staff
PO Box 269 FAX
(701) 766-4077
WEB SITE and E-MAIL
ADDRESSES: http://www.littlehoop.edu
College Name Origin
The College is named in honor of Cankdeska
Cikana (meaning Little Hoop), the Dakota name of Paul Yankton, Sr., PFC, who
served with the United States Army’s 11th infantry at Lorraine, France, and was
the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He
was killed in action on November, 29, 1944.
Cankdeska Cikana was a proud Dakota warrior who believed in
self-responsibility and the need for education opportunities for Native people.
PAUL YANKTON’S HONOR SONG
Ina cante sica unsni wo.
Mother do not be sad
He wimaca eca okicize wanbdake kta.
I am a man so I will see the war.
He Cankdeska Cikana heye ka maka mahed iwanka.
That is what Little Hoop
said and laid down into the earth.
To provide higher education opportunities, at the
community college level, including vocational and technical training. As a tribal college we emphasize the teaching
and learning of Dakota culture and language toward the preservation of the
tribe. The goal is student self-sufficiency
and independence through academic achievement.
Vision statement
A Dakota community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness and growth through academic education and training.
Key Values
Shared Responsibility
We strive to be respectful of each other
We believe in the value of education
We value working together – student, college,
family, and community
Commitment to Quality
We strive toward being the best tribal community
college
We strive to provide appropriate courses and
academic programs
We employ fully qualified faculty and staff and in
all positions
We structure the institution to optimize the skills
and contributions
of the
staff, faculty, students and Board of Regents
RESERVED RIGHTS
The College reserves the right to change any of the
rules and regulations of the College at any time, including those relating to
admission, instruction, and graduation.
The College reserves the right to add or withdraw curricula and specific
courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and to impose or increase
fees. All such changes are effective at
such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to
prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in the
College. This catalog is prepared by
faculty committees and/or administrative officers for the purpose of furnishing
prospective students and other interested persons with information about the
institution. Announcements contained in
such printed materials are subject to change without notice, and may not be
regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the institution. In times of changing conditions it is
especially necessary to have this understood.
As these announcements are prepared some time in advance, changes are
sometimes necessary during the academic year.
ACCREDITATION
CHARTER
.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
LAND GRANT STATUS
In
1994, twenty-nine Native American post-secondary institutions were recognized
by the U.S. Congress with land grant status under the authorization of the
Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act (Section 354 of P.L. 103-382).
This
legislation was significant in that these institutions represented Indian
Tribes with land bases not receiving primary land grant support prior to 1994.
Acquiring
this land grant status was instrumental in creating opportunities and obtaining
resources for TCUs to carry out the three traditional tenets of land grant
institutional missions - teaching, extension, and research. The TCUs are now
charged with organizing and delivering land grant programs for Indian Nations
and Tribal communities that have historically been neglected by mainstream
institutions.
1994 Tribal Land Grant
Colleges and Universities are supported in the following areas:
- An
endowment fund (in lieu of a land grant).
- Tribal
land grant equity grants to be used for specific institutional projects
related to the Tribal land and natural resource needs.
- Extension
programs for addressing Tribal community needs.
- Research.
CCCC is a publicly supported comprehensive land-grant institution
with principal responsibility in
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Spring 2006-
summer 2006
Spring 2006
January
2 New
Years
January 3-6 Registration
January 6 Student
Orientation
January 9 Classes
start
January 13 Last
day register
January 16 Martin
Luther King Jr. Holiday-No Classes
January 20 Last
Day to Add/Drop classes without charges
January 27 Fall
semester incomplete grades due
February 10 Pell
Grant Disbursement
February 20 President’s
Day
March 6 Mid-Term
Grades Due
March 13-17 AIHEC
Conference/Spring Break
March 20 Last
Day to Drop a Class
April 1 Last
day to withdraw from college
April 14-17 Easter
May 8-12 Final
Examinations
May 15 Final Grades Due
to Registrar’s Office
May 19 Graduation
Summer 2006
May 25-26 Registration
May 29 Memorial Day
May 30 Classes start
June 2 Last Day to
Add/Drop classes without charges
June 23 Spring
semester incomplete grades due
June 30 Pell
Grant Disbursement
July 4 Independence
Day
July 24-27 Final
Examination
July 28 Final
Grades due to Registrar’s Office
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2006-2007
Fall 2006
August 14-18 Registration
August 18 Student Orientation
August 21 Classes start
August 25 Last day to
register
September 1 Last day to add/drop
classes without charges
September 4 Labor Day
September 8 Summer session
incomplete grades due
September Native American
October 6 Pell Grant
disbursement
October 16 Mid-term grades due
October 27 Last day to drop a
class
November 10 Veterans Day
November 23-24 Thanksgiving
December 11-15 Final examinations
December 18 Final grades due to the
Registrar’s office
December 22-31 Christmas
Spring 2007
January 1 New Years
January 2-5 Registration
January 5 Student
Orientation
January 8 Classes start
January 12 Last day to
register
January 15 Martin Luther King
Jr. Holiday-No classes
January 19 Last day to
add/drop classes without charges
January 26 Fall semester
incomplete grades due
February 9 Pell Grant
disbursement
February 19 Presidents Day-No
classes
March 5 Mid-term grades
due
March 16 Last day to drop
a class
TBA AIHEC Conference/Spring break
March 30 Last day to
withdraw from college
April 6-9 Easter Holiday-No
classes
May 7-11 Final
examinations
May 16 Final grades due to Registrar’s
office
May 20 Graduation
Summer 2007
May 24-25 Registration
May 28 Memorial Day
May 29 Classes start
June 1 Last day to add/drop classes
without charges
June 22 Pell Grant
disbursement
June 22 Spring
semester incomplete grades due
July 4 Independence Day
July 23-27 Final examinations
July 30 Final grades
due to Registrar’s office
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2007-2008
Fall 2007
August 13-17 Registration
August 17 Student
Orientation
August 20 Classes
start
August 24 Last
day to register
August 31 Last
day to add/drop classes without charges
September 3 Labor
Day
September 7 Summer
session incomplete grades due
September Native
American
October 5 Pell
Grant disbursement
October 15 Mid-term
grades due
October 26 Last
day to drop a class
November 12 Veterans
Day
November 22-23 Thanksgiving
December 10-14 Final
examinations
December 17 Final
grades due to the Registrar’s office
December 21-31 Christmas
Spring 2008
January 1 New
Years
January 2-4 Registration
January 4 Student
Orientation
January 7 Classes
start
January 11 Last
day to register
January 21 Martin
Luther King Jr. Holiday-No classes
January 18 Last
day to add/drop classes without charges
January 25 Fall
semester incomplete grades due
February 8 Pell
Grant disbursement
February 18 Presidents
Day-No classes
March 7 Mid-term
grades due
March 14 Last
day to drop a class
TBA AIHEC
Conference/Spring break
March 21-24 Easter
March 28 Last
day to withdraw from college
May 12-16 Final
examinations
May 19 Final
grades due to Registrar’s office
May 23 Graduation
Summer 2008
May 27-28 Registration
May 29 Classes
start
June 6 Last
day to add/drop classes without charges
June 21 Spring
semester incomplete grades due
June 27 Pell
Grant disbursement
July 4 Independence
Day
July 21-25 Final
examinations
July 28 Final
grades due to Registrar’s office
SILVER CERTIFICATE
In March
1994, the ND State Board of Higher Education adopted a General Education Transfer
Agreement (G.E.R.T.A.). The agreement was created to help students when they
transfer between institutions comprising the North Dakota University System
(NDUS). CCCC is formally recognized by the NDUS as a Silver Certificate
institution. By knowing what general education classes and credits will
transfer prior to actually transferring, students can better plan, both at the
student's original campus and at the campus to which they transfer.
The
contents of the Silver Certificate were developed by the registrars upon
consultation with faculty at each North Dakota University System institution to
assist students and faculty advisors in planning how general education courses
may transfer from one institution to another. Registrars meet annually to
review the document, share information, and make necessary updates.
The Guide
is separated into two color-coded areas. The Gold pages describe the general
education areas and credit requirements for each NDUS institution. The Silver
pages describe the specific courses and credits at each institution that fall
within the ten categories established by the registrars. These categories were
formulated to link the areas noted in the General Education Transfer Agreement
(communications, arts and humanities, social sciences, and mathematics, science
and technology) to the general education areas of the institutions.
The ten
categories are English (ND:ENGL), Speech (ND:COMM), Fine Arts Activities
(ND:FA), Humanities (ND:HUM), History (ND:HIST), Social Science (ND:SS),
Laboratory Science (ND: LABSC), Mathematics (ND:MATH), Computer Science
(ND:COMPSC), and Science and Technology (ND:SCI).
The North Dakota University System is committed to helping students achieve
their educational goals. This Guide was developed as one of many ways the
System is seeking to improve the transfer process for students so they may
achieve their goals with greater ease and less expense.
STUDENT SERVICES
BOOKSTORE
Required textbooks are available for purchase through the
bookstore. Charging is allowed in the
bookstore only with prior notification from the Business Office or third-party
pay or agency funding, e.g., JTPA, BIA, etc. Book buyback occurs late in fall
and spring semesters. For further information call 766-1336 or 766-1338.
VALERIE MERRICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Valerie Merrick Library – located near the north end of the main building – serves as a reference and research center for students, faculty, and residents of surrounding communities. In addition to the book collection there are also magazines, journals and state and local newspaper subscriptions. The library also subscribes to the EBSCO periodical and newspaper database and the Ethnic Newswatch database there is also a substantial collection of paperback books. Interlibrary loan provides access to a vast array of materials. Of special note is the library’s collection of materials covering Native American topics and a recent partnership with the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health, to increase health related acquisitions. Children’s materials as well as videos are also available. Students should contact the library staff for information on additional services. For further information call (701) 766-1353.
COMPUTER FACILITIES
All full and part-time students are provided with network access that includes a web-based e-mail account and server storage space.
STUDENT LOUNGE AND STUDY AREA
The lounge is located
adjacent to the hallway leading to the new classroom addition. The two-level lounge features a TV, study
tables, and wireless computers for student use.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Student Government is an elected body representing the student
population of the College. It is
comprised of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and sergeant at
arms who are elected by the total student body each September. Candidates must be nominated and the election
is held in the Student Lounge by a secret ballot vote, presided over by the Student
Government Faculty Advisor. The Student
Government promotes student participation in College events and the
coordination of student activities. The
organization provides for student involvement in the College decision-making
process and for communication between College administration and students.
AIHEC (AMERICAN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTUIM)
Students are offered opportunities each year to compete with students
from other tribally controlled colleges in areas of math, science, office
simulations, computers, speech, athletics, cultural activities, and art. Students have the opportunity to participate
in activities of the AIHEC Student Congress as well as to serve as officers of
the Student Congress.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Student Support Services (SSS) program, funded by
a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, is an academic support
program. The goals of the program are to
increase retention and graduation rates at
The five-member staff at Student
Support Services provides services as needed by the student in the areas of
academic, financial, or personal advising; tutoring; instruction in basic study
skills; assistance in securing admission and financial aid for enrollment in
four-year institutions; and information about career development. Student Support Services also offers an
opportunity to participate in workshops, campus workshops, campus tours, and
cultural events.
A student accepted to the
program must be either low-income, first generation (neither parent has a
four-year degree), or disabled. Services
are provided to all students accepted in to the
program regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age,
or handicapped status.
Student Support Services does work
with other programs within the college to provide the best services possible to
its participants. For additional
information on the Student Support Services program cal (701) 766-1122.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CCCC Continuing Education strives to provide rewarding
and enriching nontraditional educational opportunities for residents of the
CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) do not count as
college credit, do not transfer, and do not satisfy graduation or financial aid
requirements. The participant gains from
the knowledge acquired as well as from permanent documentation of his/her
continuing education activities being available to employers both current and
prospective. For further information
call (701) 766-1342.
NORTH DAKOTA
Some
TITLE III
The goals of the program are to develop and implement
a technology degree that will increase the students’ knowledge and practical
experience; develop and implement a student recruitment effort targeting high
school students, out of school individuals and tribal employees. For further information call (701) 766-1305.
USDA EQUITY GRANT
The USDA Tribal College Equity
Grant is designed to enhance educational opportunities for Native Americans by
strengthening programs in the food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences
in the nation’s tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant
Institutions. For further information
call (701) 766-1385.
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
CHILD CARE
Day care services are available to CCCC students, with a limited number
of day care openings during the year. It is recommended that students apply as
early as possible before the semester they wish to enroll. Children must be at least 6 weeks old and not
older than 4 years to be eligible for services.
The Day care is now open evenings to provide care for students who want
to take evening classes. Students should
contact the Day Care Director for more information on services and cost at
(701) 766-1104.
ADULT LEARNING
CENTER
The
TALENT SEARCH
The Talent Search Program assists in enabling youth
that have academic potential, but may lack adequate information or school
preparation to enter, continue, or resume programs of secondary and
post-secondary education. Services
include academic advisement, financial aid information, workshops, tutoring,
study skills, career counseling, and test taking skills. At the beginning of
the second semester, the Talent Search Program sponsors a career fair for all
area high school students. The Program
also sponsors an intensive summer program, which meets four mornings per week
for four weeks. This program offers a
general overview of career options available, concentrating on various
fields. For further information call
(701) 766-1112.
DIABETES SCIENCE EDUCATION IN TRIBAL SCHOOLS
The
Diabetes Education Project was awarded to CCCC in September 2002 through the
National Institute of Health. The project is funded by a 5-year grant for the
purpose of developing a K-12 diabetes-based Science Education Curriculum. CCCC
is part of a development with seven other tribal colleges in other states. CCCC
has the responsibility for the development and testing of the grades 9-12
portion of the curriculum. The curriculum will reach out to the community to
involve students with parents and elders in a positive, culturally sensitive
health program that integrates the goals of a standards-based curriculum. For
further information call (701)766-1346.
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Funded by USDA, the goal of the project is to
increase the human resource capacity of the Spirit Lake Dakota Community
through development and implementation of a training program in the area of
skill building and develop family living skills including financial and time
management. It also provides opportunities for developing pre-employment skills
and work behaviors. Upon completion students receive a certificate in Family
Development and Resources Management.
For further information call (701) 766-1123
DAKOTA IA UNPI – LIVING THE LANGUAGE
The goal of the project is to
increase the daily use of the Dakota language by providing monthly culturally
relevant activities that will be conducted in the Dakota language and by
assisting the families of the
ADMISSIONS & STUDENT
INFORMATION
CAMPUS VISITS
Prospective students or any other interested persons
are invited to visit CCCC campus at any time.
Campus tours may be scheduled through the Admissions Office and
appointments with instructors can be arranged if desired. For further
information call (701) 766-1342.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The Academic Year consists of two
semesters 16-weeks each and one 8-week summer semester. Academic courses are designed for a semester
of study. For example, a three-credit
course normally meets for three sixty minute sessions for 16-weeks.
STUDENT LOAD
The average student load is fifteen (15) credit
hours. A minimum of 12 hours is required
to be considered a full-time student. A
student must obtain permission from the Academic Dean to enroll in more than
eighteen (18) academic hours.
Note: Please see the “Financial Information”
section for the relationship between credit load and financial aid.
ADMISSION POLICY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General standards for
admission are currently established as being any one of the following:
1.
A graduate of an
accredited high school.
2.
A student
transferring from another accredited collegiate institution.
3.
A holder of the
General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
ADMISSION PROCESS
To gain admission to CCCC, a student must submit the
following data to the Admissions Office:
1.
The Application
for Admission form.
2.
Proof of high
school graduation or its equivalency.
Official transcripts of high school work completed or a copy of a
General Education Development (GED) Certificate should be sent to the college.
3.
All incoming
students must submit all academic transcripts from other post secondary
institutions attended.
4.
Scores for the
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
5.
Enrolled members
of a federally recognized tribe must submit official verification of tribal
enrollment.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
During registration week, representatives from the
Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Office, Business Office, Counseling office,
and all academic/vocational departments are available for consultation. With the assistance of these individuals,
students must complete the following steps in order to register for classes:
1.
Obtain
registration materials from the Registrar’s Office.
2.
See Financial Aid
Office to finalize financial aid paperwork.
3.
Complete the Test
of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
4.
Meet with
Academic/Vocational Advisor for scheduling assistance and approval.
5.
Return all
registration material to the Registrar’s Office.
6.
Contact the
bookstore and acquire the necessary textbooks and materials.
STUDENT ADVISEMENT PROCESS
CCCC is committed to providing each student with a
series of advisement services that begins as soon as he or she is accepted and
continues through to the time of job placement or transfer to another
institution. The orientation process
begins when students attend the Student Orientation Program at the beginning of
fall or Spring Semesters. TABE test scores and/or the results of alternate
testing and high school grades will be used by the college advisors in a
personal interview session to help prepare a plan of study consistent with each
student’s individual needs, interests and abilities.
Each degree-seeking student is assigned a faculty
advisor who serves as a guide in the student’s progress through his or her
program. Other supporting functions
include individual, group counseling, and a computerized career guidance
system.
STUDENT ORIENTATION
Student Orientation is offered for all incoming
students. A one-day orientation occurs the week before each semester. Orientation is designed to make the
adjustment to college life a pleasant experience. Students will become acquainted with many of
the departments and employees who can help with registration, counseling and
financial aid. It will also acquaint
students with student support services such as tutoring, counseling, and
student clubs and activities. More
importantly, orientation gives students the opportunity to meet other students
who are successfully navigating college life and who may serve as a means of
support.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have earned college credits at approved
institutions may apply to the Registrar’s Office to have such credits apply
toward a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree requirements. Only official transcripts forwarded by the
institutions granting the credit will be accepted as proof of credit
earned. The student is responsible for
having official transcripts forwarded to CCCC.
Only courses in which the student received a “C” or better may be considered
for transfer credit. Upon receipt of all transcripts, the Registrar determines
those credits that will transfer. Student’s enrolling at CCCC with the
intention of transferring to another institution to complete their educational
objectives are advised to work closely with the transfer campus as soon as
possible to determine which courses will transfer most effectively. Fax copies
are not considered official.
Students who have attended other
accredited colleges or universities will be admitted without restriction to
CCCC if they left the last transfer institution in good academic standing and
if their cumulative grade point average meets the Academic Progress standards
outlined in this catalog. Failure to list all colleges, universities, and
schools previously attended may result in denial of admission, dismissal, loss
of credits, or other appropriate sanctions.
If a student has been
academically suspended from another college or university, the student may be
admitted on Academic Probation at CCCC but only if the student has sat out of
studies at any institution of higher education for a period of at least one
term following the suspension. See CCCC’s Academic and Financial Aid Suspension
policy.
FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY FOR STUDENTS
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), CCCC has developed guidelines for access to the
education record with respect to the rights of eligible students and parents of
dependent eligible students. All information contained in CCCC records are
considered confidential, except for directory information, which may be
released publicly. Directory information is defined in the Student Handbook.
DUAL CREDIT
In 1997, the North Dakota Legislature enacted Senate
Bill 2033 to allow juniors and seniors in
·
The college
credit earned by high school students does not become official until the
student provides CCCC with a transcript verifying high school graduation.
·
A high school
student can enroll for a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester.
·
High school
juniors and seniors are eligible for dual credit through CCCC provided they
meet the NDDPI guidelines for dual credit.
·
The student must
have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00.
·
The following
classes can be offered for dual credit through CCCC: Biology 111/L, Chemistry 115/L, COMM
110-Fundamentals of Public Speaking, ENGL 110, ENGL 120, MATH 103, PHYSICS
100/L, SOC 110, PSYCH 111, and CSCI 101-Intro to Computers.
·
Upon receipt of
CCCC grade sheet at the end of the semester, Registrar will complete the Dual
Credit Enrollment Application form and disperse copies as appropriate.
HIGH SCHOOL AND GED STUDENTS
The purpose of
the High School and GED Student Policy is to provide an opportunity for
students who are still enrolled in high school or enrolled in a GED program to
earn college credit. Students must be
classified as a junior or senior in high school or be a GED student. High
school students must have a minimum high school GP A of 3.0. Students under the age of 18 must have a
parent/guardian consent form signed prior to enrolling in courses at CCCC. Credit earned does not become official until
the student provides CCCC with a transcript verifying high school or GED
completion. Students can enroll for a
maximum of 6 credit hours per semester. A student wishing to enroll for more
than 6 credits will need approval from the Academic Dean. (Dual credits earned
with the high school are not included toward the 6 credits.)
Students are
required to follow the regular admissions procedure.
1.
Fill out
Admission Form
2.
Complete TABE
3.
High school
students must sign a transcript release form
4.
GED students must
provide a copy of GED upon completion
5.
Enrolled members
of a federally recognized tribe must submit official
6.
verification of
tribal enrollment.
Contact
Information: Ermen Brown Jr., Registrar,
766-1342 John Lohnes, Science Instructor,
766-4541, Thalia Esser, Academic Dean, 766-1346
ADDING & DROPPING CLASSES
After registration, students should consult with their
faculty advisor before adding or dropping classes. Students should be aware that changes to
their registration during the semester could affect financial aid eligibility
in future semesters. Students desiring
to make changes to their registration should do so as early in the semester as
possible because tuition and fee adjustments are determined by the date, which
the changes occur. The last day to add
or drop a class is posted on the Academic calendar. Classes officially dropped prior to the close
of business on the last day to add a full-term course will be removed from the
student’s transcript. Classes dropped after the Drop Date will receive a “W”
which indicates a withdrawal. Refunds due are determined by a schedule outlined
in the “Financial Information” Section.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
A student wishing to withdraw from college must initiate the withdrawal
process on or before the last day to withdraw from classes. In the event that
withdrawal is necessary, following the proper procedure may avoid financial
loss and prevent a student from receiving grades of “F”. A student who wishes
to withdraw must fill out the necessary form(s), obtain the signatures of
his/her advisor and instructors, and return the form(s) to the Registrar’s
Office. A student does not withdraw by simply leaving college. When students do
not formally withdraw from the college, they will receive a grade of “F” in
each course in which they are registered. Students must complete the formal withdrawal
process only when they are dropping ALL of their classes. Tuition refunds are
determined by a schedule outlined in the “Financial Information” Section.
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is encouraged and is an important component of
the success of CCCC students. Students are responsible for understanding and
complying with the specific attendance requirements of their courses. No absences are “excused” in the sense of
relieving the student from the responsibility of making up missed work. When absence from class becomes necessary, it
is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor. The student is responsible for mastery of
material and completion of assignments missed. Students will be withdrawn from
a course without penalty if they have not attended at least once during the
first 2 weeks of the semester.
STUDENT CONDUCT
CCCC assumes that students are responsible citizens. Emphasis is placed on standards of student
conduct rather than on student limits or restrictions. The College refrains from imposing a rigid
code of discipline but reserves the right to take disciplinary action
compatible with its own best interest when it is deemed necessary. The Academic Dean will investigate cases of
misconduct and appoint a committee to further investigate cases of
misconduct. When necessary, appropriate
actions will be taken in order to deter those who are unable to conform to
established standards of behavior.
Failure to meet standards of conduct (see student handbook) acceptable
to the college may result in disciplinary probation or dismissal, depending
upon the nature of the offense. Special
care is taken to assure due process and to spell out clearly defined routes.
STUDENT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
1.
Academic integrity and honesty are the foundations of the college community. Students are expected
to practice academic integrity in all assigned work.
2. Attending
classes is the responsibility of students when they are admitted to the college
and registered
for classes.
2.
Students are responsible for completing all class assignments.
3.
Students have the responsibility for submitting accurate information.
4.
Student using the computer facilities on campus are prohibited from
installing or using unauthorized software (including games, screensavers,
plug-ins and communication software), or changing default parameters on the
installed software base.
5.
Knowingly acting in a manner that will disrupt normal operations of the
network.
6.
Using computer or networks to harass, abuse or intimidate another
person is prohibited.
7.
Computer users are not to display images, sounds or messages that could
create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others.
8.
Food and drink are prohibited in public access computing areas.
9.
Violations of the computer use may result in the suspension or
permanent closing of user accounts, campus disciplinary action, legal action
and/or other action.
10.
CCCC is a smoke free campus.
Smoking is permitted in the campus designated areas only.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a
test, plagiarism, and collusion. The
instructor will handle cases of scholastic dishonesty. Instructors have the authority to decide how
the incident of dishonesty will affect the student’s grade in the course. If the student has a grievance, the grievance
would be processed according to the Student Grievances and Appeals Procedures.
(See page 20). Students are to submit
their appeal in writing and follow procedures identified by those procedures.
A. Cheating on a test includes, but is not restricted to:
1.
Copying from
another student’s test.
2.
Possessing or
using material during a test not authorized by the person giving the test.
3.
Collaborating
with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from
the instructor.
4.
Knowingly using,
buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the
contents of an unadministered test.
5.
Substituting for
another student or permitting another student to substitute for oneself to take
a test.
6.
Bribing another
person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered
test.
B. Plagiarism means the appropriation, buying, receiving
as a gift, or obtaining by any means another person’s work and the
unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s work.
C. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with
another person in preparing any academic work offered for credit.
GRADE FORGIVENESS
Grade forgiveness is a policy at CCCC in which a semester’s grades that
are more than four years old may be forgiven because they may adversely affect
the student’s grade point average when transferring to another institution of
higher education. The four-year limit is
required, as CCCC is a two-year institution.
Not more than two semesters may be forgiven. Students must petition for
grade forgiveness in writing to the Academic Dean. Semesters, which include requirements for
graduation, will be forgiven on the condition that the required courses have
been repeated by the date of petition.
Only courses earned at CCCC will be considered for the grade forgiveness
policy.
STUDENT GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS
It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and advance the
grievance. Students having an informal
complaint or formal grievance of alleged improper, unfair, arbitrary or
discriminatory treatment should first discuss the grievance with the college
employee who was involved in the disputed action. These would also include academic grievances
concerning grading, attendance, testing, incompletes, and withdrawals. If the
grievance is not resolved at that level, the student should file a written
appeal with the Academic Dean. If this
communication does not achieve resolution of the grievance, the student should
request a formal review of the grievance by the Academic Standards
Committee. This grievance must be
submitted by the student to the Committee in writing. Committee review and decision will occur
within 14 class days upon receipt of the student’s formal written grievance. The student will receive communication from
the committee in writing.
STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Annual Notification of Rights under
FERPA
The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain
rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
1.
The right to
inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day
the College receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the registrar, dean, or other appropriate
official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect.
The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student
of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are
not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that
official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request
should be addressed.
2.
The right to
request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student
believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Students may ask the College to amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate or misleading. They should write the College official responsible
for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and
specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend
the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of
the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding
the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a
hearing.
3.
The right to
consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes
disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosures without consent is disclosure
to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support
staff position; a person of company with whom the College has contracted with
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agency); a person serving on the
Board of Regents; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility.
4.
The right to
refuse to permit the designation of all of the following categories of
personally identifiable information as “directory information,” which is not
subject to the above restrictions on disclosure:
Name, home address, email address, and telephone number;
Gender and marital status;
Name and address of parent(s);
Student’s major;
Classification as a freshman, sophomore, or special student;
Participation in officially recognized activities or sports;
Weight and height of athletic team members;
Dates of attendance at Cankdeska Cikana;
Degrees and awards received, including selection to the President’s
Honor Roll, honorary organizations, and graduation with honors;
Grade point average (available to campus professional and social
organizations);
The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by
the student.
Any student wishing to exercise
this right must inform the Registrar’s Office in writing by Friday of the
second week of each term.
5. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department
of Education concerning alleged failures by Cankdeska Cikana to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers
FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
A copy of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is on file and available for
inspection at the following campus locations:
Library
Registrar’s Office
Financial Aid Office
INSURANCE/ MEDICAL SERVICES
CCCC does not provide an insurance program or medical services. Students are advised to carry their own
individual health and accident insurance.
Although medical services are not available on campus, CCCC promotes
educational and informational programs on health and wellness related
topics. Students are encouraged to
participate in these programs.
CAMPUS SECURITY
CCCC complies with the Student-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of
1990 as amended and the Higher Education Amendments of 1992. Campus crime statistics are published
annually in the Student Right-to-Know report available in the Library.
DRUG TESTING
Any
student who is employed by the college is subject to the random drug testing
policy set forth in the employee policies and procedures.
COORDINATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
SEXUAL HARRASMENT
Sexual harassment is an illegal
form of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
1. SEXUAL HARRASSMENT DEFINED. Sexual harassment is the unwarranted and
unwanted actions of an individual against another individual involving sexual
overtones.
·
Sexual
flirtations, touching, advances, etc.
·
Verbal abuse of a
sexual nature.
·
Graphic or
suggestive comments about an individual’s dress or body.
·
Sexually
degrading words to describe an individual.
·
The display in
the work place of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, including nude
photographs.
·
Explicitly or
implicitly making submission to the conduct, a term or condition of an
individual’s employment.
·
Using submission
or rejection of the conduct as a basis for employment decisions.
·
The conduct
substantially interferes with the individual’s work performance or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
2. SEXUAL HARASSMENT REPORTING AND
PROCEDURES: Any employee or student who
believes that the actions or words of any employee, faculty, student or fellow
employee constitute unwelcome harassment has a responsibility to report this
behavior, in writing, as soon as possible, to his/her supervisor or appropriate
Dean. Upon receipt of an allegation of
sexual harassment, a Title IX Compliance Officer (Bernice Cavanaugh-John,
766-7348) appointed by the President will begin an investigation of the
allegation within forty-eight hours. The
Title IX Compliance Committee will submit a written report of the findings to
the College President and notify its findings to the complainant and alleged
harasser.
3. ENFORCEMENT:
Upon completion of its investigation the Title IX Compliance Committee
will submit a written report with recommendations to the College
President. Any employee, who is found,
after appropriate investigation, to have engaged in harassment of another
employee or student, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and may
be subject to immediate termination.
If
appropriate, legal counsel will be solicited on behalf of the College.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Fees
and expenses shown here are those in effect at the time of publication. All fees are subject to change without
notice.
Tuition $85.00/per
credit hour
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
This is a general estimate of
the necessary expenses of a student for each semester. A full time student for
tuition purposes is a person who is enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of
credit. The cost of tuition and fees for part-time enrollments are prorated. All charges are subject to change.
Tuition and fees $1070/semester
Books & Supplies $350/semester
Miscellaneous/Transportation
Expenses $1600-1900/semester
Room & Board $2000-2875/semester
TOTAL $5020-6195/semester
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
(when applicable)
Registration Fee $10.00/semester
Activity Fee $25.00/semester
Technology Fee $15/semester
Dakota Language Fee $10/course
Art Fee $15/course
Recording Fee $15/semester
Audit Fee regular
credit hour charge
Automotive Technology Program $90.00/year
Science Lab Fee $15/course
Graduation Fee $25
Credit by Examination Fee Regular credit
hour charge
Program fees consist of various course
fees and may vary depending upon the individual courses taken within the
program. It must be noted that the above are estimates only. Tuition and fees vary for different programs.
REFUND OF TUITION AND FEES
Refund on Class Changes
Any student who drops a class
during the first week of instruction of a term will receive a 100% refund of
tuition and fees for the credits hours attributable to the class or classes
dropped. After the first week of instruction of a term, there will be no refund
for a class, which is dropped. However, classes of the same or fewer credits
may be substituted when added prior to the published deadline for the dropped
class at no additional tuition charge. If added classes results in an increase
in credit hours, or if an added class requires special course fees, the
institution will charge the student for the additional credits and any special
course fee(s).
Refund for Withdrawing Students
Any student who withdraws from
CCCC shall receive a refund of tuition and fees according to the schedule
below. Tuition and fees shall be refunded based on percentage, which coincides
with the instructional class day and the term in which the student formally
withdraws.
Following is the attendance time
and the percentage of refund calculation if a student drops or withdraws during
the first two weeks of the semester:
1.
First Week 100%
2.
Second Week 50%
3.
After Two Weeks No
Refund
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid
is available to students, who without such help would be unable to attend
Who May Apply
Students
applying for financial aid must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or
an eligible noncitizen.
- Be admitted in a
degree program as a regular student.
- Maintain satisfactory
progress toward completion of a course of study.
- Not be in default on
any Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
- Not owe a repayment of
any grant funds previously received.
How to Apply
New students applying for financial aid must complete
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When completing the FAFSA,
applicants must list
Returning or transfer students may complete the
Renewal Application of the FAFSA. The Renewal Application is mailed directly by
the Department of Education directly to the students.
When to Apply
To receive priority consideration for financial aid,
the FAFSA should be completed and mailed by March 1. The priority funding date
is April 15. The FAFSA or Renewal Applications must be completed each year.
Applications for financial aid will be accepted after April 15, but funding may
be limited.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students completing the FAFSA incorrectly or omitting necessary
information may be required to resubmit the FAFSA. This will cause delay in
determining a student’s eligibility and may cause students to miss the priority
funding date. Students who have a completed file by April 15 may expect to be
notified of their financial aid award by June 30.
How Financial Aid is Awarded
Financial aid awards are based on the availability of
funds. Need is defined as the difference between the estimated cost of
education as determined by the College, and the expected family contribution as
determined by the FAFSA. A need exists if the expected family contribution is
less than the estimated cost of education.
The estimated cost of education includes costs
recognized by the federal government as necessary for a student to pursue an
education. The estimated cost of education includes: tuition, fees, books,
board, room, transportation, and other miscellaneous personal expenses. The
expected family contribution formula considers:
- Income of the student,
spouse, and/or parent.
- Assets of the student,
spouse, and/or parent.
- Family size.
- Number of family
members enrolled in college.
- Age of the student,
spouse, or parents.
How Financial Aid is Disbursed
Financial aid funds will be disbursed on or after the
fourth week of classes. Direct crediting is the process of automatically
applying financial aid funds directly toward student charges. Charges may
include tuition, fees and books. All grants and scholarships processed by the
institution will be automatically credited. Students whose charges are less
than the financial aid received will be issued an excess aid check.
VERIFICATION
If selected for verification by the Department of
Education or CCCC, students must provide documentation to prove accuracy of the
information provided on the FAFSA. As part of this process, students and/or
parents must provide a signed copy of their Federal Income Tax Returns and other
requested documentation. Financial aid may be canceled for failure to provide
requested documentation within a reasonable length of time (30-45 days). Any
person who intentionally makes false statements or misrepresentations on the
financial aid application is violating the law and is subject to a fine or
imprisonment or both, under provisions of the U.S. Criminal Code.
APPEAL PROCESS
A
student with special circumstances may appeal his/her financial aid status by
submitting documentation explaining and verifying the special circumstances to
the Financial Aid Office.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS
Both the North Central accreditation association and the
Department of Education require that an institution have a written policy pertaining
to a student’s academic progress toward a degree or certificate. A single
academic policy that applies to both Title IV financial aid recipients and the
remainder of the student body at Cankdeska Cikana is the most efficient way to
monitor academic progress. There are three areas assessed each semester:
1.
Minimum GPA
requirement
In order to maintain satisfactory
academic progress for federal financial assistance, the student must earn the
minimum cumulative grade point average at the end of the academic semester for
that credit level.
6-12 credits......................................... 1.50
13-24 credits....................................... 1.75
25-36 credits....................................... 1.95
37-60 credits....................................... 2.00
In order to graduate a student must
have an overall GPA of 2.00.
2.
67% completion of
attempted credits
Students must successfully complete
(with a passing grade) a minimum of 67% of the credits attempted. All financial
aid recipients are expected to meet all of the Standards of Academic Progress.
The number of credit hours attempted per term will be determined by the highest
number of credit hours enrolled in for the term at the close of business on the
last day to add a full-term course. Failure to meet this requirement will
result in academic and financial aid probation or suspension. ATTEMPTED CREDITS are defined as the number of credits for which a student
is registered (which includes any courses added, dropped or repeated), for that
term. Any course from which a student withdraws or receives grades of (F)
failed, (U) unsatisfactory, or (I) incomplete, count as credits attempted, but
not completed. Any course that a student repeats will count in the calculation
of hours attempted and completed.
3.
Maximum time
frame
Students are also required to
complete their program of study within the maximum number of attempted credit
hours. Undergraduates must complete a program within the maximum time frame of
150% of the published length of the program Students enrolled in a program at
CCCC are eligible for federal financial assistance for the maximum of 150% of
the credit requirements.
Example: 60 credits required for degree x 150% = 90 credit hours a
student may attempt while working on this degree.
ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
A
student who does not complete 67% of the credits attempted in the term enrolled
at CCCC at the appropriate cumulative GPA listed above will be placed on
academic and financial aid probation for one term while in attendance at CCCC.
The student will receive a letter from the Admissions and Financial Aid office
indicating the student is on probation. The letter will also include
information on what the student must do to get back in good academic standing.
A student on probation will be eligible to receive federal financial aid during
the probation term providing he/she meets all other eligibility requirements.
ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION
A student who does not complete 67%
of the credits attempted in the term enrolled at CCCC at the appropriate
cumulative GPA listed above for two consecutive terms will be placed on
academic and financial aid suspension. A student on academic and financial aid
suspension must stop out one full semester. Summer semester does not count as a
required semester stop out.
A
student that has been suspended must stop out one full semester before they may
reapply for admission back into the college. A student re-admitted after
meeting the semester stop-out requirement, will be allowed to enroll in only
six semester credits. They will be re-admitted on probation and will be
eligible to be considered for financial aid. Failure to meet the Standards of
Academic requirements will result in academic and financial aid suspension.
ACADEMIC APPEAL PROCEDURE
Students
who have failed to make academic satisfactory progress may appeal to
reestablish eligibility on the basis of medical, legal, emotional, or other
extenuating circumstances. The student must submit a written notice of appeal
to the Academic Dean. The Academic Dean will review the appeal to determine
whether the academic probation/suspension is justified and notify the student
in writing of the decision.
FINANCIAL AID APPEAL PROCEDURE
Students
who have failed to make financial aid satisfactory progress may appeal to
reestablish eligibility on the basis of medical, legal, emotional or other
extenuating circumstances. The student must submit a written notice to appeal
to the Director of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Director will review the
appeal to determine whether the probation/suspension is justified and notify
the student in writing of the decision. A student wishing to appeal the
decision of the Financial Aid Director shall appeal to the Financial Aid
Committee. The Financial Aid Committee had the final authority on appeal
decisions.
Examples of approved appeals include:
·
Students
who completed their coursework and had an incomplete removed from their
transcript
·
Students
who were suspended due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control (such
as a natural disaster, lengthy and serious illness, or death of a relative)
No payments and no adjustments will be made to compensate
for aid lost during periods of ineligibility. Any part of this policy may be
changed or revoked without notice.
REINSTATEMENT
Students
have an opportunity to reestablish eligibility after one semester (summer
semester does not count), has elapsed from the date the student was place on
suspension completing six credits at 67% completion and earning the required
cumulative grade point average. The student must complete and submit a
readmission application to the Admissions Office and a written notice
requesting reinstatement of Academic and Financial Aid. The admissions and
financial aid staff will confer with the Dean of Academic Affairs and the
student’s advisor. If there is an agreement that the student has academic
potential to continue his/her education at CCCC, the student will be notified
by letter of readmission. A student re-admitted after meeting the semester stop
out requirement will be allowed to enroll in only six semester credits. They
will be readmitted on academic and financial aid probation and will be eligible
to be considered for financial aid providing he/she meets all other eligibility
requirements.
CREDIT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY
1.
Full-time student
(12 credits)
The full-time student must earn a minimum of 8 credits
per semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The full-time student
is eligible for 8 semesters of Federal Title IV funding.
2.
Three-quarters
time student (9-11 credits)
The three-quarter-time student must earn a minimum of
7 credits per semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The
three-quarter-time student is eligible for 12 semesters of Federal Title IV
funding.
3. Half-time
student (6-8 credits)
The half-time student must earn a minimum of 6 credits
per semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The half-time student
is eligible for 16 semesters of Federal Title IV funding.
4. Less than
half-time student (less than 6 credits)
The less than half-time student eligibility may be
prorated based on the existing policy for full-time, three-quarter time and
half-time students. Satisfactory progress must be maintained.
5. Financial
aid and the grade of incomplete
If a student has received any incomplete grades and
has not satisfied the 67% successful completion of his/her enrollment,
financial aid will be denied until satisfactory progress is made. The deadline
is the end of the sixth week of the next semester of the student’s enrollment.
(See Incomplete Policy).
EXPIRATION OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
A student enrolled at CCCC is
eligible to receive federal student financial assistance for earned credit
hours for a maximum of 150% of the published length of the degree program.
After the 150% credit hours are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive
Title IV financial aid. All credits transferred to the College and all
attempted credits at CCCC will apply toward the maximum time frame.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
Each student receiving financial
aid will have his or her academic progress and duration of eligibility reviewed
each semester.
Students desiring a second
degree must be officially admitted to the new program of study and all courses
from previous programs that are applicable will be counted as courses completed
for the new program of study.
NOTE: Reinstatement of eligibility for federal aid
is NOT automatic. It is student’s responsibility to contact the Financial Aid
office to initiate the appeal or reinstatement process.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The purpose of a leave of
absence is to provide the student the opportunity to temporarily leave the
college without penalty. The student has to:
1.
Make an
appointment with the Director of Student Services to discuss the need for a
leave of absence.
2.
Complete and
submit a request for Leave of Absence Form.
3.
Provide written
documentation to support the request for leave of absence.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The leave of absence does not
exceed 180 days in any 12-month period. The numbers of days in a leave of
absence are counted beginning with the first day of the student’s initial leave
of absence in a 12-month period. The 12-month period begins on the first day of
the student’s initial leave of absence.
It is the only leave of absence
granted to the student in the 12-month period except: One subsequent leave of absence may be
granted if (1) the subsequent leave does not exceed 30 days; (2) the
institution determines that the subsequent leave of absence is necessary due to
unforeseen circumstances; and (3) the total number of days of all leaves of
absence does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period.
Subsequent leaves of absence may
be granted for documented jury duty, military reasons, or circumstances covered
under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, provided that the total number
of days of all leaves of absence does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month
period.
NOTE: A leave of absence need
not consist of consecutive days when granted. It is the responsibility of the
Director to monitor all leaves of absence in order to assume the college is in
compliance with the Federal Leave of Absence Regulations.
REPAYMENT AND PROGRAM REFUND
Any student who officially
withdraws may owe a repayment to a funding program. For a dropout date, the
institution will use the last recorded date of attendance. If the last date of
recorded attendance is during any day of a week, it will be deemed that the
student attended the entire week
If a new or transfer student
withdraws from Cankdeska Cikana, a refund of tuition & fees will be done
and this may result in repayment, based on his/her withdrawal or drop-out date.
Refunds will be credited to the
following programs in this precise order:
a.
Federal Pell
b. Federal SEOG
c.
Other Title IV
Student Assistance Programs
REFUND POLICY FOR TITLE IV FINANCIAL AID
(WITHDRAWAL
FROM ALL COLLEGE COURSES)
In order to comply with current
federal regulations, Cankdeska Cikana Community College has implemented the
Federal Refund Policy for all continuing and returning students whether they
receive Federal Title IV financial aid or not.
Following is the attendance time
and the percentage of refund calculation if a student drops or withdraws during
the first two weeks of the semester.
1.
First Week 100%
2.
Second Week 50%
3.
After Two weeks No
Refund
Any
continuing student that drops or withdraws after the second week of classes
will not be subject to the Federal Refund Policy.
REFUND CALCULATIONS PROCEDURES
The college is required to
perform a prorated calculation of tuition and fees earned for those federal
financial aid recipients who withdraw from all classes during the first 60% of
the semester. The “Return of Title IV Funds” calculation takes in to
consideration the following items as well as several others:
·
The student’s
documented last date of contact
·
The date the
student began the official process of withdrawal from college
·
Aid disbursed and
aid that could have been disbursed
·
Number of days
attended and number of days in the term
·
Amount of tuition
and fees earned and amount of tuition and fees unearned
Both the college and the student may be required to
repay a portion or all of the Title IV funds
awarded
to the student to the Department of Education programs.
All students withdrawing from
classes must complete the CCCC withdrawal form and return it to the Registrar’s
Office. Failure to comply with this requirement may require a student to repay
a larger amount of their Title IV financial aid disbursed to them for the
semester. The Federal Return of Title IV Funds formula dictates the amount of
Title IV aid that must be returned to the Department of Education by the
college and the student.
The registrar’s office will
notify the Financial Aid Office of all continuing students that drop or
withdraw from classes and/or the College. The Financial Aid Office will
determine if the students have received Federal Title IV funding and are
subject to the Federal Refund Policy. Students that must repay or are eligible
to receive a refund will receive a letter and a complete refund calculation
form from the Financial Aid Office. The business office also receives a copy of
the refund form. If the student is required to repay Federal Pell Grant or
Federal SEOG funds, the business office will bill the student the amount to be
repaid by the student.
Repayments received by the
business office will be distributed back into the proper Federal Title IV
accounts. The priorities for restoring funds are Federal Pell Grant first and
second the Federal SEOG Program. Failure by the student to fully repay the
Federal Title IV funds will result in placing the student’s financial aid
records on hold and the student will no longer be eligible for Federal Title IV
funds at
All repayment arrangements must
be made with the Business Office.
ACCESS TO RECORDS
Files containing information
regarding individual students are not open to the general public under the
provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The
release of such information shall only be made in conformance with CCCC policy
on access of records, which may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
1.
Grants
2.
Employment
3.
Scholarships
Grants are gifts of money that do not have to be
repaid. Employment allows a student to work and earn money to offset
educational expenses. Scholarships are gifts awarded to students on the basis
of academic achievement, need, or other criteria.
The financial aid programs listed below represent the
major programs offered at CCCC. Many students qualify each year for
scholarships offered by private and public agencies, groups, and organizations.
Students are encouraged to research other possible scholarship sources.
The following financial aid sources are available at
CCCC. Students are encouraged to apply for all financial aid that is available
to them.
TUITION WORK WAIVER PROGRAM
The purpose of the Tuition Work Waiver Program is to
provide an opportunity for students, who are ineligible for Title IV financial
aid or any other type of aid, to work off their student bill through part time
employment in order to attend CCCC. For
more information contact the Financial Aid Director. 766-1341
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Federal Pell Grant
Pell
Grants are the foundation of federal student aid, to which aid from other
federal and nonfederal sources might be added.
Undergraduates with no prior Bachelor’s degree are eligible for this
grant. Eligibility is determined by the
“Total Family Contribution” as calculated by the
Federal Supplemental Educational
Awarded
to students with exceptional financial need. Eligibility is determined by the
College based on financial need and availability of funds. Priority is given to
students who apply by April 15. Students must be enrolled at least half-time.
Students apply for the FSEOG by completing the FAFSA. Awards range from
$200-400.
The
Work Study program provides eligible students with an on-campus job to earn
money to help pay college expenses. Awards range from $100-1,000 per academic
year and the wage is set at $8 per hour. CCCC offers community service jobs at
the Valerie Merrick Library, which also serves as the community public library.
Students apply for the FCWS program by completing the FAFSA. At CCCC, priority
is given to students with exceptional financial need and who apply by April 15.
Available
to
The
intent of the Indian Scholarship Program is to assist Native American students
in obtaining a basic college education.
Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
and a resident of
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Open
only to high school seniors. Applicants must be a
American Indian Education Foundation
The
AIEF was established to support educational opportunities for American Indian
and Alaska Native students. Applicants
must be of American Indian descent, attending an accredited 2 or 4 year
college, enrolled full-time. Deadline to
apply is May 4. Applications are available at www.aiefprograms.org
Native American Health Education Fund
Open
to Native American students pursuing a career in a health related field.
Scholarships up to $500 will be awarded. Applications are available by
contacting NAHEF,
Applicants
must be enrolled members of the
The
Higher Education Program is open to all tribal members who are enrolled in a
federally recognized tribe residing within the service area of the Spirit Lake
Nation. Higher Education is money for
undergraduate students who are seeking a college degree. All participants are required to be full time
students carrying 12 credit hours or more before funding is considered. The program does not fund part time or summer
students. To be eligible for the
program, students must be Pell eligible and maintain a term grade point average
of 2.00 or better.
Applications
are available by contacting Cheryl Belgarde,
Standing Rock Higher Education Scholarship
Applicants
must be enrolled members of the Standing Rock Tribe. Applications are available
by contacting Office of Higher Education, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, PO Box D,
Three Affiliated Tribes Higher Education Scholarship
Applicants
must be enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Applications are
available by contacting the Higher Education Grant Program, Three Affiliated
Tribes, HCR 3,
Applicants
must be enrolled members of the Turtle Mountain Tribe. Applications are
available by contacting Emil LaRoque, Scholarship Office,
Ford/AICF Corporate Scholars Program
Deadline
to apply is July 15 for Fall Semester and November 15 for Spring Semester.
Applicants must be Native American, have at least a 3.0 GPA, achieved sophomore
status and declared a major in math, science, engineering, business, teacher
training or environmental science. Applications are available in the financial
aid office. Deadline is June 1.
Straws Charitable
Applicants
must be an enrolled member of a federal recognized Tribe, have at least a 2.5
cumulative GPA, pursuing a degree in Bison Management or a related field.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or www.collegefund.org.
Deadline is June 1.
Awarded
on the basis of past academic performance and potential. To apply for a
scholarship, you must complete a separate scholarship application. The form is
available at the Financial Aid Office.
American
The
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provides competitive awards
to outstanding full time undergraduate minority students at regionally
accredited institutions to encourage their: selection of accounting as a major,
entry into the profession and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. Students must have completed at least 30
semester hours with at least six hours in accounting. All applicants must have an overall and
accounting grade point average of at least 3.3.
Awards are primarily based on merit (academic achievement). The AICPA defines minority students as those
of Black, Native American,
Marcy Young McKay
The
Marcie Young McKay Scholarship was established by her brothers and sisters in
memory of Marcie Young McKay, one of the first
Adelma Ledra Kellogg
The
Adelma Ledra Kellogg scholarship was established by the family of Mr. and Mrs.
Robb. Applicants must be enrolled
full-time, 2.0 GPA and demonstrate need.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office at CCCC. Deadline and amounts vary.
Helen Bergstrom Ernst Scholarship Fund
The
Helen Bergstrom Ernst Scholarship Fund was established to provide members of
the
The
deadline for the scholarship is July 15th of each year. Applications are available by contacting
Cheryl Belgarde,
VETERANS BENEFITS
Veterans of active military service should contact
their local Veterans Administration Office. Courses offered by CCCC may be
approved for veteran students. Veteran students receiving education benefits
must comply with the policies, procedures, and regulations of the Veterans
Administration and college. Veteran students attending CCCC may contact the
Financial Aid Director for applications.
STATE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT/TRIBAL
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT/JOBS
This program is designed to
assist underemployed persons to obtain vocational training up to two years in
length. The
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
A student who is a member of a
federally recognized Indian tribe or band may apply for grants-in-aid administered
by the Employment Assistance Program within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
Each student must apply early each year through the BIA agency office where
he/she is enrolled.
NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY
The North Dakota University
System, (NDUS) Transfer Agreement was developed to assist students who transfer
within the NDUS. If you have completed your general education course work at
CCCC and transfer to another NDUS institution, normally your general education
requirement will have been met. If you have not completed your generals before
transferring, most courses will be acceptable as generals at another
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
A Full-time Student: is one who is enrolled in twelve (12) or more semester
hours of credit.
A Part-time Student: is one who is enrolled in less than twelve (12)
semester hours of credit.
A freshman: is a student who has accumulated less than thirty (30)
semester credit hours.
A sophomore: is a student with thirty (30) or more semester credit
hours.
Note:
Students receiving financial aid or Veteran Administration benefits must be
enrolled in at
least twelve
(12) hours to be classified as full-time.
Registration
and completion of fewer hours will result in an appropriate part-time
classification.
CREDITS
The college awards credits as
semester hours. A semester hour represents contact hours, which may be
accumulated over varying periods of time. Most academic classes are scheduled
for a semester and one hour of credit is earned for each 15 contact hours of
class instruction for the semester. Laboratory session may be required in
addition to the classroom work.
Several academic classes and
most of the vocational-technical credits are earned by demonstrated competency
within a standard time frame. These credits, while referred to as semester
hours, may actually be earned in a shorter time period because contact hours
are expanded.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
The Challenge Program at CCCC is designed to free
students from taking courses where content has already been mastered. Students
enrolled at CCCC in good standing may request to challenge any courses listed
in the college catalog. The Academic Dean and the course instructor will
determine whether a challenge is appropriate and the type of examination to be
given. Credit is granted for courses successfully challenged at the “C” level
or better.
The procedure for challenging a course is:
1.
Obtain an
Application for Credit by Examination form from the Registrar.
2.
Complete the form
and present it to the Instructor.
3.
If approval is
obtained, present it to the Academic Dean.
4.
Present the form
to the Business Office and pay any fees due.
5.
Return the
completed form to the Academic Dean and obtain the “Credit by Examination
Grade” form.
6.
Present this form
to the Instructor and arrange to take the examination.
7.
The Instructor
forwards the grade to the Registrar’s Office. Credit is given if a grade of “C”
or better is reported.
GRADING
The following marks or symbols will appear on
students’ grade reports and transcripts; to indicate quality of work:
A Excellent 4
honor points per credit hour
B Above Average 3 honor points per
credit hour
C Average 2
honor points per credit hour
D Passing 1
honor point per credit hour
F Unsatisfactory 0 honor points
per credit hour
W Withdrawal not
included in grade point average
I Incomplete not
included in grade point average
S Satisfactory not included
in grade point average
U Unsatisfactory 0 honor points
per credit hour
AU Audit not included in grade
point average
AW Administrative Withdrawal not included in grade point average
R Retake only
last grade is counted
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The
grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total number of grade
points earned by the total number of semester hours with. Credits with a grade
of W, I, S, U, or AU are not included in computing the GPA.
INCOMPLETE CREDITS
“I”
(Incomplete) is granted when students are unable to complete course
requirements for reasons beyond their control and when arrangements have been
made with the instructor before the end of the term. An incomplete is given
only if the student has completed 80 percent of the course work and cannot
complete the remaining course work because of clearly unavoidable
circumstances. The instructor will submit a statement of the reasons for the
incomplete and the requirements for removing it, to be placed in the student’s
file in the Office of Admissions and Records. The work of the course must be completed
and grade reported to this office before the end of the sixth week of the next
semester following the semester of session in which the Incomplete was
incurred. Unless a grade has been reported or an extension to time granted by
the instructor within the specific period a grade of “F” will result.
REPEATING THE COURSE
Students
may repeat a course to improve their grade. The record of both the original and
the repeated course will be retained on the student’s record, but only the
grade points earned and the credits gained in the retaking will be used in
computing the grade point average.
TRANSFER OF COURSES
Students attending CCCC generally are pursuing one of
two educational proposes. The student is either in a vocational-technical track
or pursuing an academic transfer track with the intention completing a
four-year Baccalaureate degree at another institution. Students in an academic
transfer track should plan their curriculum in light of the curriculum
requirements at the baccalaureate degree granting institution. Students
changing their educational track should expect that some credits previously
completed might not apply in the new educational program.
The
Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of College and Secondary
Schools accredit CCCC; therefore CCCC credits are transferable to colleges and
universities throughout the
ACADEMIC HONORS
PRESIDENT’S LIST– Any student achieving a 3.70 to 4.0
GPA for the semester will be placed on the President’s List.
DEAN’S LIST – Any student achieving a 3.25 to 3.69 GPA
for the semester will be placed on the Dean’s List.
APPEAL OF ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any
student with an academic grievance (concerning grading, attendance, testing,
incompletes, and withdrawals) should first discuss that grievance with the
faculty person involved with the request to resolve the grievance. If the
grievance is not resolved at the faculty level, the student should discuss it with
the Academic Dean. If this informal discussion does not achieve resolution of
the grievance, the student should request a formal review of the grievance by
the Academic Standards Committee. This grievance must be submitted to the
Committee in writing.
The
Academic Standards Committee will consider the grievance as formally presented
by the student, and will consult with all parties significantly involved in the
grievance. The committee will document its findings and render the disposition
of the grievance within 14 school days upon receipt of the student’s formal
written grievance. The student will be notified of the Committee’s decision. It
is the student’s responsibility to initiate and advance the grievance.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE NON-CONTINUOUS STUDENT
Students
who are readmitted to CCCC after an absence of two or more semesters must
fulfill the graduation requirements stated in the current catalog in effect at
the time they return to CCCC.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
CCCC
awards a Vocational Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of
Science, and Associate of Arts Degrees. All candidates for graduation must:
1.
Complete a
prescribed course of study
2.
Complete a
prescribed course of study with a cumulative grade point of 2.0
3.
Earn at least
fifteen semester hours of credit at CCCC
4.
File an
Application for Graduation form
5.
Pay graduation
fee, which is non-refundable
6.
Clear all college
obligations (i.e., library and course materials returned, trip reports filed
financial aid, etc.)
7.
Complete
post-assessment process
ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING
All students are required to participate in CCCC’s
assessment program. The assessment
program consists of multiple methods, both graded and non-graded, and is used
throughout the semester to determine the learning that is taking place. It is through the assessment process that the
instructor, program, and College will improve the educational process. It is very important that you give your best
effort to every assessment method in which you participate.
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