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RICHlAND COLLEGEDALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

12800 ABRAMS ROAD, DALLAS, TEXAS 75243

TABLE OF CONTENTSArea and Campus Maps , . 4

General Information 5Academic Calendar ,..................... 6Administration 8Board of Trustees 9The Dallas County Community College District 10Richland College 11Accreditation and Affiliation 11Statement of Philosophy........ 12Housing 12

Admissions and Registration 13General Admissions Policy 14Standards of Conduct 14Admission Requirements 14Admission Procedures 14Transfer Credit 14Foreign Students 15Servicemen's Opportunity College 15Student Diversity 15Eq~~1Educational Opportunity Policy ····· 15TUition 16Special Fees and Charges 17Additional Fees 17Refund Policy............... 17Bad Checks 18

Academic Information 19Scholastic Standards 20Degree Requirements 20Procedure for Filing Degree and Certificate Plans 21Class Attendance 21Classroom Dishonesty 22Change of Schedule 22Dropping a Course or Withdrawal from College 22Auditing a Course 22Recommended Academic load 23Classification of Students 23Definition of Acceptable Scholastic Performance 23Scholastic Probation and Scholastic Suspension 23Transcripts of Credit from Richland College 23Grade Reports 23Waiving of Scholastic Suspension 24library Obligations ,................................ 24Honors 24Credit by Examination 24

Student Services ,......... . ,................................ 25Counseling 26Financial Aid 27Academic Progress Requirement ,....................... 28Placement ..,............................................... 29Alcohol Education Program 29Veterans' Services , ,., , ", ,., , "" 29Student Development 30Athletics ,.................................................................................................... 30

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Health Center ,., ",.,., "., "" ",,......... 30Campus Security ,., ", , ", " ,.,....................... 30Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 31Campus Security , , " .. , , , ,.,, ,..".", ".... 30Parking Regulations 31Program Assistance to Handicapped Students (PATHS) , ,............. 31

Code of Conduct .. 32

Educational Programs and Services.. . , " ,.................. 37Lower Division Transfer Studies 38Technical-Occupational Programs ,................................................................................. 38Pre-Engineering Program 38Evening and Saturday Programs .. 38learning Resources Services , ,............................ 38Community Service Programs ,...................................... 39Telecourses ".", , ,.............. 40Center for Independent Study 40

Curriculum , ,...................................................... 41Divisions of the College 42

Business 42Communications ,....... 42Counseling , ".. 42Developmental Studies , ".............. 42learning Resources ,............. 42

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Course Descriptions ,........................... 43

Technical Occupational Programs , , ,....... 91Work Experience Education ,....................... . , ,..... 92Programs Offered by the Dallas County Community College District................. 92Programs Offered by the Tarrant County Junior College District.................................... 94Accounting 9SBanking and Finance , ,........................................................ 97Construction Management and Technology 100Educational Paraprofessional , , , " , ,.. , , , 101Engineering Technology 103Human Services " , ", "., , 106Mid-Management , , , " , , , 109Office Careers , , 111Ornamental Horticulture Technology , 115Real Estate , 118

Faculty 119

Index . 127

This catalog contains policies, regulations and procedures which were in existence as thepublication went to press. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time toreflect current board policies and administrative regulations and procedures,

This bulletin is for Informational purposes anddoes not constitute a contract.

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GENE~LINFORM~TION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1978-79

SUMMER SEMESTER, 1978First Session

May 29May 30June 1June 2June 28July 4July 6July 6

Second SessionJuly 10July 12July 13August 6August 15August 15

FALL SEMESTER, 1978August 21 (M)August 22·24 (T·R)August 2S (F)August 26 (5)August 26 (M)September 1 (F)September 4 (M)September 9 (5)November 10 (F)November 23 (R)November 27 (M)December 11 (M)December 16 (S)December 18 (M)December 19-22 (T-F)

SPRING SEMESTER, 1979January 6 (M)lanuary 9·11 (T·R)January 12 (F)January 13 (5)lanuary 15 (M)January 19 (F)january 26 (F)February 16 (F)March 11 (5)March 19 (M)April 13 (F)April 16 (M)May' 3 (R)May 6 enMay 10 (R)May 11 (F)May 12 (5)May 14·16 (M-W)May 16 (W)

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Memorial Day HolidayRegistrationClasses Begin, 7 a.m.last Day for Tuition Refund, 4:00 p.m.last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W",Independence Day HolidayFinal ExaminationsSemester closes, 8:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

RegistrationClasses Begin, 7 a.m.last Day for Tuition Refund, 8:30 p.m.last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W", 8:30 p.m.Final ExaminationsSemester Closes, 8:30 p.m.

Faculty ReportsRegistrationFaculty Professional DevelopmentSaturday classes beginClasses beginlast day for tuition refundlabor Day Holiday12th class dayVeteran's Day HolidayThanksgiving Day Holiday beginsClasses resumelast day to withdraw "W"Final Exams, Saturday classeslast day of classesFinal Exams

Faculty ReportsRegistrationFaculty Professional DevelopmentSaturday classes beginClasses beginlast day for tuition refund12th class dayFaculty Professional DevelopmentSpring Break beginsClasses resumeEaster Holiday beginsClasses resumelast day to withdraw "W"last day of classes, T RFinal Exams, T Rlast day of classes, M W FFinal Exams, Saturday classesFinal Exams, M W FGraduation

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SUMMER SESSION, 1979

First SessionMay 28 (M)May 29 (T)May 31 (R)June 1 (F)June 5 (T)lune 28 (R)July 4 (W)July 5 (R)

Second SessionJuly 9 (M)luly 11 IW)luly 12 (R)July 161M)August 8 IW)August 14 (T)

Memorial Day HolidayRegistrationClasses beginlast day for tuition refund4th class daylast day to withdraw "W"Independence Day HolidayFinal Examinations

RegistrationClasses beginlast day for tuition refund4th class dayLast day to withdraw "W"Final examinations

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ADMINISTRATIONRichland College StaffPresident , " , Ed BiggerstaffVice-President of Instruction . Jack StoneVice-President of Student Services jean Sharon GriffithVice-President of Business Services .. Holland B. EvansAssociate Dean of Instruction TechnicaljOccupational Programs Ken PermenterAssociate Dean of Instruction Extended Day Programs . linda B. CatlinAssistant Dean of Community Services . Vicky BishopDirector of Admissions and Registrar .. Jackie ClaunchDirector of Counseling Richard McCraryDirector of Financial Aid .. Pat DurstDirector of Health Services . Kay McManusDirector of Public Information . Pam QuinnDirector of Student Development .. Luke BarberDirector of Veterans Affairs .. : David Chamberlin

Instructional Division Chairpersons

Business .CommunicationsDevelopmental Studies ...Humanities ,Math/Technology.. .. .Physical EducationScience/Ho rticul tureSocial Science " .... ,........ ,.... " ......... ,... ,.

....Randy Davis..................... Jesse Jones

..Katherine Gonnet.....Sid Chapman

.......... ,..Georgia Sims........ Tom Mclaughlin

................. Max Hall.......... Steve Ellis

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Board of Trustees - DCCC District

Seated: Mrs. Eugene McDermott, Vice-Chairman; R. L. Thornton, Jr.. Chairman; Dr. Bill J.Priest, Chancellor and Secretary to the Board; and Mrs. William J. (Pattie) Powel/.Standing: Robert H. Power, Durwood A. Sutton, Carie E. Welch, and Jerry Gilmore.

Dallas County Community College District

Chancellor . .Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs ....Vice Chancellor of Business AffairsAssistant Chancellor of Operations and PlanningDirector of Computer Services .Director of Development .Director of Instructional TelevisionDirector of Personnel .Director of Program DevelopmentDirector of Public Information .Director of Special Services .Director of Technical/Occupational EducationDirector of Technical Services .......

. Bill I. Priest... .. R. Ian LeCroy

............................................................ Walter l. Pike......Stephen K. Miltelstet

........................................ lames R. Hill.......James l. Richardson, [r .

............ Rodger A. Pool.........Quincy Ellis

............................ Bill Hollon.. Claudia Robinson

. Bonny S. Franke.............. linda Coffey

.........Paul E. Dumont

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Dallas County Community CollegeDistrict - History and Purpose

The Dallas County Community CollegeDistrict's seven innovative educational com-munities are dedicated to a common goal:serving in the best possible way the com-plex, varied and ever-changing educationalrequirements of a growing metropolitancommunity.

Each of the District's seven colleges-Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, EI Cen-tro, Mountain View, North Lake and Rich-land - is therefore committed to providingevery person in Dallas County a qualityeducational experience, whether the per-son is a youth setting forth toward a degreein medicine, or an adult wanting to enrichhis leisure hours with an interesting hobby.

There is a place for a student who wishesto spend a year or two preparing himselfto enter a trade or profession, and a placefor an employed person who wants tofurther his training in his occupational field.

There is a place for the very bright highschool student who is ready to undertakecollege-level training in advance of his grad-uation from secondary school, and a placefor the high school drop-out who haschanged his mind about the necessity ofeducation in today's complex, demandingsociety.

There is, simply stated, a place for every-one.

Of primary importance to the district'sgoal is making certain that a student's edu-cational program is tailored to his needs,abilities and ambitions. The philosophy ofthe district is to create an educational pro-gram for an individual, rather than to try tosqueeze or stretch an individual 10 fit an"educational mold."

Every student is offered competent, inten-sive counseling to help discover his goalsand special abilities. Continued guidance isavailable to update a student's educationalprogram if his goals change during his col-lege experience. This emphasis on counsel-ing, rare for some institutions, is routineprocedure at all district colleges.

The district officially became the DallasCounty Community College District in 1972,when its philosophy, function, and breadthoutgrew the traditional "junior" collegelabel. The new name more closely statesthe district's mission - to meet the educa-

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tiona I needs of the entire metropolitancommunity.

How do the district's colleges serve theeducational requirement's of such a com-plex family? The answer is found in educa-tional offerings in four broad categories:

- For the student seeking the first twoyears of work toward the goal of a bache-lor's or higher degree, the colleges offer awide range of courses which are transferableto senior colleges and universities.

- For the student wishing to enter anoccupation at a level above the bottomrung of the ladder, the colleges offerone-year and two-year programs of creditcourses covering specific technical-occupa-tional fields.

- For the employed person wishing toimprove his knowledge of his field or trainfor a move into a new occupational field- the colleges offer a broad range of creditand non-credit adult education courses.

- For the person who simply wants tomake life a little more interesting, thereare community service programs offering amyriad of courses in cultural, civic andavocatlonal subjects.

Dallas County voters created the districtin May 1965 and approved a $41.5 millionbond issue.

The following year the district's first col-lege, EI Centro, opened its doors for the fallsemester in the heart of downtown Dallas.In August 1970, Eastfield College and Moun-tain View College enrolled their first stu-dents and the multi-campus district en-visioned by the district planners became areality. Richland College became the dis-trict's fourth college in the fall of 1972.

In September of 1972, the voters ofDallas County approved the sale of anadditional $85 million in bonds, therebypaving the way for expansion of existingcampuses as needed and the planning andconstruction of three more colleges. Thefirst priority in the expansion program wasthe remodeling and enlarging of EI CentroCollege. The first phase of that programwas completed in time for the 1976·77academic year.

In 1977, Dallas County Community Col-lege District opened two new campuses.Cedar Valley College in lancaster, andNorth lake College in Irving. Brookhaven

College, the final campus in the seven-college master plan, opens for enrollmentin August, 1978.

Richland College

A challenging educational experienceawaits prospective students of Richland Col-lege, a learning community which openedin the fall of 1972.

Here a vital and dedicated faculty inter-acts with nature's primitive architecture andcontemporary campus design to create anexciting learning environment for studentsof all ages.

The campus plan enhances the naturalbeauty of the site, which includes ameandering, spring-fed creek interrupted bydams to form two picturesque lakes. Cam-pus facilities extend along both sides ofthe lakes, linked by open and closed pedes-trian bridges. Extensive landscaping aug-ments the many natural trees which existon the site.

Richland College is located on a 259-acre site at 12800 Abrams Road, with con-venient access routes from Richardson, Gar-land and other areas of north and north-east Dallas County.

The land occupied by the college waspreviously used for agricultural purposes,with a history of ownership dating back tothe early settlement days of Dallas Countyin the early to mid~1800's.

Official action acquiring the site wastaken by the Board of Trustees on August30, 1966. The name, Richland College,was approved by the Board the followingmonth on September 20, 1966, to suggesta link between the two major adjacentcommunities of Richardson and Garland.

Planning for the college began in thespring of 1967, with the selection of archi-tects on March 21, 1967. The long-rangemaster plan and the design for the firstphase of construction were prepared byThe Oglesby Group Architects of Dallaswith The Perkins and Will Partnership ofChicago as associated architects.

Construction on Richland College beganin the fall of 1969 with the awarding of anadvanced site work and paving. contract.Work on the general contract for buildingconstruction began in July of 1970.

The campus plan makes extensive use ofpre-cast concrete both as a structural anda design feature. Exterior walls are typicallyof masonry, with frequent use of glass toprovide vistas of the exterior areas.

Structures on the east side include thelearning Resources Center, Fine Arts andPhysical Education complexes. A swimmingpool complements the latter. The west sideunits include the Campus Center, Science/Occupations and Administration buildings.The bridge-like structure which links thetwo sides provides open and closed pedes-trian circulation across the lakes, andhouses recreation, college store and studentactivity spaces.

Richland College has the district's onlyplanetarium, a 100-seat facility with a 40-ft.dome. The planetarium has provision forlowering the projection instrument into afloor pit, permitting the space to double asa lecture classroom. The Cosmic Theatreand Planetarium, featuring a quadraphonicsound system, produces several "plays forplanetarium" each year for the public, civic.religious, and community groups.

Another "Richland only" feature is thehorticulture unit located near the mainentrance to the campus, housing occupa-tional programs in landscape and nurseryareas.

Accreditation and Affiliation

Richland College is a member of theSouthern Association of Colleges andSchools. Accreditation by the SouthernAssociation serves several purposes. It en-courages an institution to improve its pro-gram by providing standards establishedby competent educators. In accomplishingthis, accreditation provides assistance tostudents as they select a college; it facili-tates the transfer of students from oneinstitution to another, it helps to informprospective employers about the overallquality of education received by a graduateof the institution; and it serves the generalpublic by protecting it against institutionalmisrepresentation.

Inherent in the strength of the SouthernAssociation is the protection of the rightsof an institution to fulfill its purposes, therights of teachers to investigate and toteach, and the right of students to acquireopportunities for learning.

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The college is also recognized and sane-tioned by the Coordinating Board of theTexas College and University System andthe Texas Education Agency. In addition,memberships are held in the AmericanAssociation of Community and Junior Col-leges, Southern Association of Junior Col-leges, Association of Texas Colleges andUniversities, and The League for Innova-tion in the Community College.

Statement of Philosophy

Richland College's philosophy is foundedon the tenet that a community collegeshould provide the broad educational op-portunities which meet the expressed and

emerging needs of the community it serves.Furthermore, we believe that opportunitiesshould be offered in such a way as to allowfor individual cultural, educational, and so-cial differences among students. RichlandCollege encourages diversity, individualgrowth and self expression.

Housing

Richland is designed as a "commutercollege," and does not operate residencehalls nor maintain listings of available hous-ing for students. Students who do not residein the area must make their own arrange-ments for housing.

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ADMISSIONS& REGISTI¥lTION

General Admissions Policy

Applications will be accepted anytimeprior to registration. Since registration pri-orities are assigned according to the date anapplication is received, applicants shouldplan to submit an application at least threeweeks before registration. Applications re-ceived after this date will receive a lowpriority and the applicants may be limitedin their selection of available classes atregistration.

Standards of Conduct

The College student is considered aresponsible adult. The student's enrollmentindicates acceptance of those standards ofconduct which appear in this catalog.

Admission Requirements

1. Beginning Freshmen

Students enrolling in college for the firsttime will be considered for admission ifthey are:

a. A graduate from an accredited highschool, or

b. A graduate from an unaccredited highschool who is eighteen years of age, or

c. A non-high school graduate who iseighteen years of age whose high schoolclass has graduated, or

d. A high school student recommendedby the high school principal. In the case, alimited number of high school seniors maybe concurrently enrolled for special study,but not for more than six hours per semes-ter, providing the student is making normal·progress toward high school graduation.

2. Transfer Students

a. College transfer applicants will beconsidered for admission based on theirprevious college record. Academic stand-ings for transfer applicants will be de-termined by the Office of Admissionsbased on standards established by RichlandCollege.

b. Students on scholastic or disciplinarysuspension from another institution mustapply via the Admissions Office to theCommittee on Admissions and Retentionat Richland College.

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3. Former StudentsFormer students of Brookhaven, Cedar

Valley, El Centro, Eastfield, Mountain View,or Northlake College must submit an ap-plication for readmission to Richland Col-lege. Former Richland students who havenot attended school for the preceding longsemester should also file an application forreadmission.

A student will not be readmitted to anycollege within the district if he or she hasunsettled financial debts at any of thedistrict campuses.

4. Non-credit StudentsStudents seeking enrollment in non-credit

courses should contact the Office of Com-munity Services.

Admission ProceduresThe following material must be submitted

to the Office of Admissions before a stu-dent's entrance file is considered complete.

1. An application for .adrnlsston.

2. An official transcript from the last school(high school or college) attended. Tran-scripts are required by Richland's accredit-ing agency and are important for programadvising in the counseling office. Studentswho are seeking a certificate or associatedegree are required to submit transcriptsof all previous college work prior to theend of the first semester.

3. Written proof from a medical office of:a. A negative tuberculin skin test or

chest x-ray (required every year).b. A polio immunization if the applicant

is under 19 years of age.e. A diphtheria/tetanus injection within

the last ten years.

This medical proof is required by statelaw (Senate Bill 27).

Transfer CreditTransfer credit will be given for all pass-

ing work completed at accredited collegesand universities. The Office of Admissionswill be responsible for the evaluation of alltransfer credits.

Students who are admitted with a gradepoint deficiency will not be graduated fromRichland College until deficiency hours arecleared by means of earning additionalgrade points.

Credits earned in military service con-nected schools or through the U.S. ArmedForces .Institute will be reviewed by theOffice of Admissions and credit granted ifapplicable.

Foreign StudentsRichland College is authorized under fed-

eral law to enroll non-immigrant alienstudents. However, under present condi-tions, no foreign students are admittedwithout the special permission of the Presi-dent of the college.

The following items must be completeprior to consideration for admission:

1. Test of English as a Foreign language(TOEFL) with a minimum score of500

2. Application for Admission3. Health Information Form4. Official transcripts for all previous

academic work with a minimum "C"average

5. A letter in the applicant's own hand-writing stating his educational andvocational plans

6. Documented proof of a minimum in-come of $3,000 per year during hisenrollment

These items must be on file before appli-cants can be considered for admission.

All files must be completed at least 30days prior to admission. Students alreadyaccepted by other U. S. educational insti-tutions (I-20 issued) must complete one fullyear at the admitting institution.

Servicemen's Opportunity CollegeRichland College, along with the other

colleges in the Dallas County CommunityCollege District and in cooperation withother community colleges in the UnitedStates, participates in the Servicemen'sOpportunity College Program. This pro-gram enables an institution to plan withthe serviceman an educational experienceregardless of his mobility pattern.

For further information concerning thisprogram, contact the Veterans' Affairs Of-fice, Richland College.

Student DiversityRichland College encourages the attend-

ance of mature students of all ages andfrom all ethnic backgrounds and fully com-plies with the provisions of Title VI of theCivil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L 88-352).

Equal EducationalOpportunity Policy

Dallas County Community College Dis-trict is committed to providing equal edu-cational and employment opportunity re-gardless of sex, marital or parental status,race, color, religion, age, or national origin.Title IX of the Educational Amendments of1972 prohibits discrimination on the basisof sex in any educational program or ac-tivity receiving federal financial assistanceby way of grant. contract, or loan. TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is similarin its prohibition of discrimination on thebasis of race, color, sex, or national origin.Equal educational opportunity includes: ad-rnission., recruitment, extracurricular pro-grams and activities, housing, facilities,access to course offerings, counseling andtesting, financial assistance, employment,health, and insurance services, and athletics.Dallas County Community College Districtalso is committed to equal opportunitiesfor the physically or mentally handicappedin compliance with federal regulations, Sec.504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Student grievances shall be handled inaccordance with the existing administrativechannels of the college. When a studentbelieves a condition of the college to beunfair, unjust, inequitable, or discrimina-tory, an appeal can be made to the ad-ministrator in charge of that area. Appealsto higher administrative authority shall beconsidered based on the merits of thecase.

The Administrative Assistant to the Presi-dent (746-4498) is the designated responsi-ble person for Richland's compliance toSec. 504.

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Tuition

Tuition is charged on a sliding scaleaccording to the number of credit hoursin which a student is enrolled and his placeof legal residence.

Tuition for credit courses will be chargedaccording to the following schedule:

Tuition - Fall or Spring Term

Residents of Dallas County

Residents of Other Texas Counties

Non-Texas Residents"

Out-of-County

Tuition and fees are subject to changewithout prior notice by the Board ofTrustees or by the Texas State legislature.

$6 per credit hour through 10 credit hoursand $4 per credit hour in excess of 10 credithours; Minimum $25.

$20 per credit hour through 10 credit hoursand $4 per credit hour in excess of 10credit hours; Minimum $25.

$40 per credit hour.

$40 per credit hour; Minimum $200.

If a student believes his residence status has changed at any time during his enroll-ment ,it will be the student's responsibility to complete a written request for change ofstatus in the Registrar'~ Office,

Tuition - Summer Session

Residents of Dallas County1·6 Credit Hours

7 Credit Hours

Residents of Other Texas Counties1-6 Credit Hours

7 Credit Hours

Non-Texas Restdents "1-6 Credit Hours

7 Credit Hours

Out-of-Country1-6 Credit Hours

7 Credit Hours$45 per credit hour with a minimum of $100$310

$10 per credit hour, with a minimum of $25.$64.

$30 per credit hour$184.

$45 per credit hour$310

.A non-resident student is hereby defined to be a student ICH than eighteen (18) years of age, living awolYIrom hi§ family and whose lamily resides in another state or whose family has not rucided in Texas for thetwelve (12) months immediately preceding the dale of registration, or a student eighteen (18l years of age orolder who resides out of the slate or who has not been a resident of the «arc twelve (12) moruhs. irnmediatelvpreceding the dale of registration.

For further information, refer 10 "Rules and Regulations for Determining Resident Status and for DeterminingTuition Rates for Foreign Students," Title 3 of the Texas Education Code, Coordinating Board, Texas College andUniversity System, 1975.

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Special Fees and Charges

Student Service Fee1-3 credit hOUfS

4 credit hours5 credit hours6 credit hours7 credit hours8 credit hours9 credit hours

10 credit hours11 credit hours12 credit hours

13 or more credit hours

laboratory Fee (per lab)

Physical Education Activity Fee

Bowling Class Fee

Private Music lessons Fee""

Audit Fee

Credit by Examination

no chargeS 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 7S 8S 9$10$2 to $8 a semester

$S a semester

Student will pay cost of lane rental.

$35 for 1 hour per week (maximum) for onecourse, $20 for Y2 hour per week.

The charge for auditing a course is at thesame rate as taking a course tor creditregardless of the number of hours enrolledexcept that a student activity fee is notcharged.

•• "Examination fee of $20 per examinationper course.

··Available only 10 music majors enrolled for 12 hours•• ·This fee can change without prior notice.

or more .

Additional Fees

Additional fees may be assessed as newprograms are developed with special labo-ratory costs. These fees will always be keptto a basic practical minimum for theprogram involved. A graduation fee is notassessed students receiving a degree, how-ever, each student will pay for cap andgown rental.

Refund Policy

The Refund Policy for Richland Collegeis based on the fact that student tuitionand fees provide only a fraction of thecost of providing educational opportunities.When a student enrolls in a class, he re-serves a place which cannot be made avail-able to another student unless he officiallydrops the class during the first week ofthe semester. Also, a student's original en-rollment represents a sizeable cost to theDistrict whether or not he continues in thatclass. Therefore. a refund will be made onlyunder the following conditions:

1. No 100% refund is granted unlesscollege error is involved.

2. An 80% refund of tuition and feesmay be obtained through the datenoted in the. college calendar.Eighty percent refunds will be giventhrough the first two class days of

a six week summer session or aFastrak semester. Refunds for flexi-ble entry courses will be consideredthrough completion of the secondday of class from the date of enroll-ment. No refunds will be grantedafter the dates referred to above.

3. A physician's statement must besubmitted with petitions related tomedical reasons for withdrawal fromcollege.

4. Requests for refunds must be sub-mitted before the end of a semesteror summer session for which therefund is requested.

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5. A refund of less than $4.00 fortuition and/or fees will not bemade.

who notifies the student of action to betaken. Refund checks normally require onemonth from date of approval.

6. Refund Petition forms are availablein the office of Financial Aid and Bad ChecksVice President of Student Services.

A student who feels that his refundrequest is due to an extenuating circum-stance beyond the limits of the refund policyshould be explicit when completing the re-fund form. All requests for refund will bereferred to the Refund Petition Committee.The committee's recommendations are madeto the Vice-President of Student Services

Checks returned to the Business Officemust be paid with cash or a cashiers checkwithin the time limits prescribed by thenotification letter. An additional fee willbe added for returned checks.

If a check for tuition payment is returned,the student's enrollment will be consideredvoid.

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ACADEMICINFORM~TION

Scholastic Standards: Grades andGrade Point Average

Final grades are reported for each stu-dent for every course undertaken accordingto the following grading system:

GradePoint

Grade Interpretation ValueA Excellent 4 pointsB Good 3 pointsC Average 2 pointso Poor 1 pointP Progress Not ComputedF Failing 0 pointsI Incomplete Not Computed

W Withdrawn Not Computed

Grade points earned for each course aredetermined by multiplying the number ofpoints for each grade by the number ofcredit hours the course carries. A student'sgrade point average is computed by addingthe total grade point values for all coursesfor which grade point values may be com-puted and dividing by the appropriate num-ber of credit hours attempted during thesame period.

In computing cumulative grade-pointaverages, only the latest grade earned inrepeated courses will be included. How-ever, transcripts should indicate all workcompleted in the District. This policy shallapply, even if the latest grade is lowerthan the preceding grade. In cases where astudent withdraws from a course whichhe is repeating, his cumulative grade- pointaverage shall be calculated by using theimmediately preceding grade in the samecou~e. '

Incomplete grades may be given when anunforeseen emergency prevents a studentfrom completing the work in a course. In·complete grades must be converted to per-formance grades within 90 days after thefirst day of classes in the subsequent se-mester. After 90 days, if the work has notbeen completed, the "I" will be convertedto a performance grade.

Degree Requirements Associatein Arts and Sciences Degree

A total of 60 hours must be presentedwith an average grade of at least "C" (2.0).Grade points and hours earned in coursesnumbered 99 and below are computedwhen deriving a student's scholastic stand-ing, but are not computed in determining

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graduation requirements. Technical-occupa-tional courses applicable toward the asso-ciate in applied arts and sciences degreeare applicable for the associate in arts andsciences degree.

These 60 hours may be earned at anyDallas County Community College Districtcollege and must include:

English 101-102, plus anadditional 6 hours ofEnglish . 12 hours

A minimum of 8 semesterhours of a laboratoryscience. (Music majors areexempt from this require-ment. Check listingsunder subject field.) ..8 hours

History 101·102· andGovernment 201-20r (Nosubstitutions allowed) 12 hours

'Only 3 hours of history or ) hours government uedilmay be earned by Cledil-by·examinOltion. (CUP creditdoes not qUOItify for this requirement).

Humanities: To be selectedfrom Theatre 101, Art 104,Music 104 or Humanities101 . 3 hours

In addition to the course requirements,each degree candidate must earn the last1S hours as a resident student in the dis-trict college or accrue 4S hours in residence.The degree will be granted by the collegein which the student look the last 1S hoursor where the majority of hours wereaccrued. No more than one-fourth of thework required for any degree or certificatemay be taken by correspondence. Corres-pondence work submitted for graduationcredit must be approved by the Directorof Admissions/Registrar.

A maximum of two physical educationactivity hours may be counted as credittoward requirements for graduation. Thestudent should check with the institutionto which he desires to transfer to determineif that institution requires physical educa-tion. All students who expect to transferto a four year institution are urged to com-plete their physical education requirementsduring their freshman and sophomore years.

The student is encouraged to consultthe catalogs of the institutions to which hemay transfer for their special requirements.These catalogs should be used by the stu-dent and his advisor as a basis for theprogram plan.

Associate in Applied Arts andSciences Degree and Certificates

A minimum of 60 hours exclusive ofMusic Recital 199 must be presented forthe degree with an average grade of atleast "C" (2.0). All of the prescribed re-quirements for the specific technical oroccupational program for which the studentis enrolled must be completed. These pro-grams may also have criteria for successfulcompletion beyond degree requirements.The student is referred to the "Technical Oc-cupational Program" section of this catalogfor a more detailed explanation. For someprograms, the semester hour tala I is over60.

A maximum of two physical educationactivity hours may be counted as credittoward graduation. Courses numbered 99and below cannot be included to meetdegree or certificate requirements, exceptsuch courses which arc specuicauy listedin the curriculum pattern of the specificprogram.

The requirements one must meet to beawarded a certificate are detailed underspecific programs listed in the technical-occupational programs section of this cata-log. A "C" (2.0) grade average is necessaryfor all courses listed in the requirementsof the certificate program in which thestudent is enrolled.

Procedure for Filing Degree andCertificate Plans

1. The student should request a de-gree plan from the Office of Ad-missions at the end of his freshmanyear.

2. Transcripts of all previous collegework must be on file at the timeof request for degree plans.

3. A student following a 1-year cer-tificate program should requestan official plan during his firstsemester.

4. An annual graduation ceremony isheld at the conclusion of the springsemester. Such participation isceremonial only and confers on astudent no rights to a degree.

5. Application for the granting of thedegree or certificate should be filedin the Registrar's Office prior to

the deadline to be announced bythe Registrar.

6. A candidate for graduation in Maywill be required to attend the com-mencement program unless grantedprior permission by the Vice Presi-dent of Student Services to graduatein absentia.

7. January and August graduates mayattend the next commencement ifthey desire. but are not requiredto do so. Should the graduatingstudent wish to attend, the Reg-istrar's Office should be notifiedof his intention.

8. Instructions concerning graduationwill be mailed to all candidates 30days prior to commencement.

Candidates for any degree or certificatemust meet the requirements as set forthin the catalog for the year of first enroll-ment unless he elects to graduate underthe requirements of a later catalog. Thechoice to graduate under the original cata-log assumes a student' has pursued a pro-gram of study with reasonable diligence.A candidate must indicate the catalog ofhis choice when he files his degree plan.

Class Allendance

Students are expected to attend regularlyall classes in which they are enrolled. Classattendance is the responsibility of the stu-dent. It is also the responsibility of thestudent to consult with the instructors whenhe is absent from a class.

Instructors are responsible for appropriatenotification of attendance policy and pro-cedures to all students enrolled in theirclasses. In cases where lack of class attend-ance is jeopardizing a student's grade, it isthe responsibility of the instructor to apprisethe student of. this fact. Such notice shallbe given by the issuance of a letter. If thestudent continues to miss the class, after anotice has been mailed, the instructor willdrop the student from the class.

As a general rule, the administrator incharge of student services shall receive apreliminary notice in cases where absenceshave become so excessive as to endangerthe student's class standing. However, theprimary responsibilty for handling suchcases rests with the instructor.

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Students are encouraged to initiate with-drawal from any class in which, after con-ferring with the instructor, he believes hewill not be successful. This action can beinitiated in the Counseling Center andshould be accomplished before the dead-line for dropping, which is established foreach semester.

Students dropped for excessive absensesprior to the last two weeks of the semesterwill receive a grade of "W" in the classfrom which they are dropped.

Classroom Dishonesty

Dishonest work on tests, term papers,and examinations is a serious offense. Pla-giarism (the act of using source materialof other persons without following theaccepted techniques of crediting) is neveracceptable behavior in an academic com-munity.

Change of Schedule

Request for change of schedule must beinitiated through the student's counselor andwill be determined on the basis of whetherspace is available in the class to whichhe wishes to change. The change actionis not completed until it has been receivedand processed by the Registrar's Office withthe instructor being notified of the change.Change action from the division chairmanwill be accepted by the Registrar throughthe first week of classes.

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Dropping a Course or Withdrawalfrom College

A student must drop a class or withdrawfrom college in the following manner:

1. Obtain a drop or withdrawal formfrom his counselor and follow theprocedure outlined by the coun-selor.

2. Should circumstances prevent a stu-dent from appearing in person towithdraw from college, he maywithdraw by mail by writing to theDirector of Admissions. No dropor withdrawal requests are acceptedby telephone.

A student who drops or withdraws fromcollege will receive a "W" in each class

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from which he has withdrawn. The dead-line for receiving a "W" is two weeks priorto the end of the semester. After that time,a student will receive a performance gradein the course.

Auditing a Course

Any person 18 years of age or older may,with the consent of the instructor, andprovided that space is available, enroll inthe status of audit. This student may attendclasses but not take the examinations orreceive credit for the course unless heenrolls in the course again as a regularstudent. The same fee is charged for audit-ing as for credit.

Procedures for auditing a course will beadministered by the Registrar. No auditswill be approved prior to the first day ofthe second week of classes in any semester.Most lab courses may not be audited. Inthe case of a student enrolled in collegiatelevel courses, the combined number ofsemester hours in credit courses and auditshall not exceed 18.

Recommended Academic LoadNo student will be permitted to carry

more than 1B semester hours of coursework or more than 5 classes plus physicaleducation without permission of the admin-istration. Employed students are advised tolimit their academic loads in accordancewith the following recommendations: If astudent carries a full college load (12 semes-tcr hours or more), he should not workmore than 20 hours per week. If he mustwork more hours, his credit hour load incollege should be reduced proportionately.

The recommended load limit for day orevening students who are employed full-time is 6, semester hours of course work.

The recommended load limit in a S-weeksummer session is 6 semester hours ofcredit. A total of 14 semester hours of creditis the maximum that may be earned in any12-week summer period.

Classification of Students1. Freshman: A student

pleted fewer thanhours.

2. Sophomore: A student who hascompleted 30 or more semesterhours.

who has com-30 semester

3. Part-Time: A student carrying fewerthan 12 semester hours work in agiven semester.

4. Full-Time: A student carrying 12or more semester hours of workin a given semester.

Definition of Acceptable ScholasticPerformance

College work is measured in terms ofsemester credit hours. The number of se-mester hours credit offered for each courseis included with the course description.

Acceptable scholastic performance is themaintenance of a grade point average of2.0 (on a four point scale) or better. Astudent may not be graduated from anydegree or certificate program unless he hasa cumulative grade point average of 2.0 orbetter. Grade points and hours earnedin courses numbered 99 and below andMusic Recital 199 are computed when de-riving a student's scholastic standing; how-ever, they are not computed for graduationrequirements.

Scholastic Probation and ScholasticSuspension

The policies on scholastic probation andscholastic suspension apply to full-time stu-dents (12 semester hours or more) andto part-time students when they haveattempted a total of 12 semester hours.These policies are based on a 4.0 gradepoint scale (see "Scholastic Standards").

The following criteria will be used todetermine academic standing.

1. Students who have completed oneor more semesters in a college willbe placed on probation if they failto maintain a 2.0 cumulative gradepoint average.

2. Students who have been placed onscholastic probation may be re-moved from probation when theyearn a 2.0 cumulative grade pointaverage.

3. Students on scholastic probationwho achieve either a cumulativegrade point average of 1.5 or aboveor a previous semester grade pointaverage of 2.0 or above may con-tinue on scholastic probation.

4. Students on probation who do notmeet the requirements of paragraph3 will be placed on scholastic sus-pension.

The periods of scholastic suspension are:1) suspension for the first time - one regu-lar semester and 2) subsequent suspension- two regular semesters.

Transcripts of Credit from RichlandCollege

The Registrar's Office will send the stu-dent's transcript upon the written requestfrom the student to the individual studentor to any college or agency named. How-ever, a student's official transcript may bewithheld until he has settled all financialobligations to the college.

Grade Reports

At the end of each semester, grade re-ports are issued to each student.

Transcripts will be withheld if the stu-dent does not have all required studentinformation on file in the Registrar's Officeor if any financial obligations to the Col-lege have not been paid.

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Waiving of Scholastic SuspensionAny student pursuing an academic trans-

fer program who wishes to transfer to atechnical-occupational program may havehis earned credits evaluated for the possi-bility of disregarding any grades below a"C" as long as the student follows thetechnical-occupational program. The logicof this procedure is that many students dopoorly while pursuing a course of studiesfor which they are not suited but makerapid improvements when faced with tasksmore suited to their interests and aptitudes.This procedure is contingent upon the stu-dent remaining in a technical-occupationalprogram. A change to an academic transferprogram places the student under the orlgl-nal conditions of the academic transferprogram including the calculation of a cum-ulative grade point average of all collegecredits earned. This procedure will applyboth to Richland College students and tostudents transferring from other institutions.The student who wishes to avail himselfof this opportunity should state his inten-tions in writing to the Director of Admis-sions prior to registration and shouldassume the responsibility of informing hiscounselor during the pre-registration ad-vicement session.

Library ObligationsWillful damage to library materials (or

property) or actions disturbing to the otherusers of the library may lead to revoca-tion of library privileges. Cases involvingsuch damage will be referred for furtheraction by the appropriate authorities.

All books and other library materialsmust be returned before the end of eachsemester. No transcripts of grades may beissued until the library record is cleared.

HonorsA full-lime student who has completed

at least 12 hours of credit and who earnsa grade point average of 3.00-3.49 will belisted on the college honor roll. Full-timestudents who complete at least 12 hours ofcredit and who average 3.50-4.00 will beplaced on the dean's honor list. In addi-tion, students who have completed at least6 and not more than 11 hours of credit in asemester, earning a grade point average of3.50-4.00, will be placed on an academicrecognition roll. The honor roll, dean'shonor list and academic recognition rollwill be published each semester.

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Credit by Examination

A person who believes he is qualified byexperience or previous training may take aspecial examination to establish credit ina particular course. Depending upon thecourse, the examination may be a sectionof the College level Examination Programor a teacher-made test. Not all coursesoffered at Richland are approved for creditby examination. A list of those creditswhich may be established through thismethod is available in the CounselingCenter.

Students will be allowed to earn as manycredits through the credit by examinationprocedure, from the list of acceptablecourses, as their needs require and abilitypermits. However, the minimum numberof hours as a resident student required fora certificate or a diploma may not be re-duced through credit-by-examination.

Credit by examination may be attemptedonly one time in any given course and agrade of "C" or better on the examinationis required in order to receive credit. Onlycurrently enrolled students are eligible totake a teacher-made examination and havethe credit become part of their permanentrecord. A student cannot enroll in a coursefor credit and take a credit by examinationin the same course during the same se-mester.

A student can use no more than three(3) credit hours earned by credit by exami-nation for the degree requirements in his-tory, and no more than three (3) credithours for the degree requirements in gov-ernment.

Request for examination should be madeto the Admissions Office which will pro-vide the student with the necessary peti-tion forms and procedural information. Astudent whether part-time or full-time, willpay an examination fee of $20.00 per courseexamination. This fee must be paid priorto taking the examination and is non-refundable. Though great effort has beenmade to interrelate the credit by examina-tion program with transferring four-yearinstitutions, final acceptance of credit byexamination achieved for specific degreepurposes is determined by that institution.

For further information concerning grad-uation requirements, consult the degreerequirements section of this catalog.

STUDENTSERVICES

Counseling

Richland's staff of professional counse-lors and counselor aides is available todevote personal attention to everyone inthe college community. Office hours are8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday throughThursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday,and 8:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. on Saturday.Appointments may be scheduled by calling746-4406, or by stopping at the recep-tionist's desk in the Counseling Centerwhich is located in the Campus Center.Counselors or counselor aides are alsoavailable for the student who wishes to"drop-in" with a quick question.

Individuals may find the counseling serv-ices helpful as they make plans and deci-sions in various phases of their develop-ment. For example, counselors can assiststudents with such areas as selecting coursesof study, determining transferability ofcourses, choosing or changing careers, gain-ing independence, and problems associatedwith daily living.

Specific services offered include:

1. Career counseling regarding possi-ble vocational directions to ex-plore occupational information, andself-appraisals of interests, person-ality, and abilities.

2. Academic advisement regarding ap-propriate choices of courses, edu-cational plans, study skills, andtransferability of courses.

3. Confidential personal counseling re-garding adjustment and life deci-sions in such areas as relating topeers, relating to instructors, mar-riage, drugs, or other personal con-cerns which hamper personalgrowth.

4. Small group discussions led bycounselors and focusing on suchareas as interpersonal relationships,reducing test anxiety and increas-ing assertiveness. Counselors willconsider forming any type of groupfor which there is a demand.

5. Standardized testing to provideadditional information about in-terests, personality, and abilitieswhen needed in planning and mak-ing decisions.

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6. Referral sources to provide in-depthassistance, if necessary, for suchmatters ,as legal assistance, financialaid, tutoring, job placement, medi-calor psychological problems.

Affiliated with the Counseling Centerare the followi~g:

1. The Center for Choice is just that.. ,a place where you can receiveassistance in the process of mak-ing choices. This is not to beconfused with a one stop supplyof easy answers. .lnstead it is anaccumulation of resources that willbe helpful as one plans his or hercareer, life and education. The re-sources at one's disposal include:Counseling, Financial Aid, Techni-cal/Occupational Education, Coop-erative Education, Placement, lobInformation, Veterans' Counseling,and Testing (including vocationalpersonality). There are many waysa student can use the Center forChoice.

For example:

Just drop in ... You do not needan appointment. The staff is al-ways available for informal dis-cussion.

Sign up for a group ... Manyshort groups are offered in voca-tional exploration, assertive train-ing, how to interview for a job,etc.

Take a class ... You can actuallyreceive credit for your effort incareer decision making.

Peruse the career information ...A large number of printed bro-chures are available for informa-tion about specific jobs.

Find I the Center for Choice onthe first floor of the Campus Center,open from the hours of 7:30 a.m. to9:00 prn. Monday through Thurs-day and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday. The staff is there to do what-ever they can to help ... THECHOICE IS YOURS.

2. Career Information Area. A libraryof career related literature is alsohoused i in the Center For Choice.

Most of this literature is descrip-tive, designed to provide generalinformation about definite careerfields. The library is cataloged bycareer areas and is continually up-dated.

3. The Comprehensive Test Centerwhich is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to8:50 p.m., Monday through Thurs-day; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday;and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-day. Services of the center includetesting as recommended by acounselor to determine a stu-dent's academic preparation, learn-ing style, interests, aptitudes, andpersonality characteristics. The cen-ter also administers testing for al-ternative modes of instruction suchas tests for the self-paced courses,tests for courses on television, andmake-up exams. The center is lo-cated in room F140 of the CampusCenter.

4. The Human Resources Develop.ment Center which also offers anadditional dimension to the Com.munity Service program. Its mainfunction is to offer counselingand referral services to non-stu-dents. Counseling services includemarriage and family, individual, andvocational at small fees. Other serv-ices offered depend upon the needsof the community. The center islocated in the Campus Center,Room H136. Phone 746·4477.

Financial AidThe Office of Financial Aid exists to assist

students who without financial assistancewould not be able to complete their edu-cation at Richland. Applications may bepicked up in the Financial Aid Office,Campus Center, Center for Choice. Phone746·4488. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, andfrom 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

Students seeking financial aid shouldcomplete and submit all forms at leasteight weeks prior to registration.Basic Educational Opportunity Grant (BEOG)

The BEOG program is a Federal studentfinancial aid program designed to assiststudents in the continuation of their train-ing and education after high school. Thepurpose of this program is to provide eligi-ble students with a "foundation" of finan-

cial aid to help defray the costs of post-secondary education.

In order to be eligible to receive a BasicGrant, a student must:

1) establish financial need by means ofthe application form;

2) be an undergraduate student who hasnot previously received a bachelor'sdegree;

3) be enrolled or plan to enroll on atleast a half-time basis;

4) be a United States citizen, national orpermanent resident;

5) be enrolled in an eligible program atan eligible institution of post-secon-dary education.

All other types of financial aid will beawarded in addition to the grant if thestudent qualifies.Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (SEOG)

In order to be eligible for SEOG assis-tance, a student must be enrolled in aparticipating institution on at least a half-time basis and must demonstrate "excep-tional financial need." The minimum SEOGwhich may be paid a student is $200 peracademic year, and must be "matched" byother sources of aid such as Basic Grants,CWS, BIA Grants, State or private scholar-ships, etc.Texas Public Educational Grant (T.P.E.G.) Astudent must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis and demonstrate financial needthrough an approved need analysis system.Texas Public Educational-Slate Student In-centive Grant (T.P.E.·S.S.I.G.). To qualifyfor the TPE-SSIG, a student must enrolland remain in 12 credit hours per semester,be a Texas resident, be enrolled in anundergraduate course of study, and dem-onstrate a financial need,College Work-Sludy. Students must demon-strate financial need and be enrolled for6 or more semester hours to be eligible forthe federal CWS program. Job vacanciesarc posted in the Financial Aid office andqualifying students are referred to on oroff-campus supervisors for evaluation of jobabilities.Student eligibility is restricted to thosestudents with the "greatest need" afterconsidering all grant aid the students arereceiving.Regular Campus Employment (ncn-werk-study). Students will be allowed to work amaximum of 20 hours per week at on-campus positions. There are no need re-quirements for this program.

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Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loans.Students must apply for all other types ofaid before applying for the Hinson-Hazle-wood loan. To qualify, a student must dem-onstrate exceptional financial need. Stu-dents that qualify may borrow up to $1500per academic year. Repayment begins 9'to 12 months after the student ceases tobe enrolled for at least half the normalcourse load. Repayment may extend up to10 years; however, a minimum payment of$30 a month is required. Interest rate is7 percent per annum.

Hazlewood Act. Certain veterans who haveno remaining ·V.A. educational benefits canattend Texas state supported institutionswith their tuition and fees waived if theywere residents of Texas at the time theyentered the services and are now residentsof Texas. Application for the HazlewoodAct waiver is initiated by filling out B.E.O.G.and Hazlewood Act applications in theFinancial Aid Office.Short-Term Loans. The college offers stu-dents 60-day short-term loans to be usedfor tuition, fees, book purchases, and per-sonal needs. Application is requested atleast ten days prior to registration.

Students with outstanding loan accountsafter the 60-day period will be droppedfrom classes and placed on block.

loans available to students include theCollege loan Fund, Co-op loan, DyeFoundation loan, Mary Ellen MittelstetMemorial loan, Roy Petty Memorial Loan,and the Sears loan program.

Institutional Scholarships. Richland Collegeoffers several divisional scholarships to stu-dents when funds are available. Contactthe Financial Aid Office for more informa-tion. Divisions offering scholarships are asfollows:

BusinessConnie Eikenberg Real Estate ScholarshipSunoco Accounting ScholarshipWomen's Council of Greater Dallas Board

of Realtors

CommunicationPress Club Foundation Scholarship

HumanitiesInstrumental Music ScholarshipRuth Anguish Conservatory Theatre

ScholarshipVocal Music Scholarship

Math/TechnologyAssociation of General Contractors

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Miscellaneous ScholarshipsAlcoa ScholarshipCrown Zellerbach Foundation ScholarshipEdwin l. Biggerstaff, Sr. Memorial

ScholarshipWayne Yancey Memorial Scholarship

Science / Horticul tureHorticulture ScholarshipPrivate Scholarships. Frequently during theacademic year, outside scholarships areoffered to Richland students by privateorganizations and foundations. Informationreceived is posted on the Financial Aidbulletin board located in the cafeteria/games room area of the Campus Center.Additional information may be obtaineddirectly from the Financial Aid office.Public Law 178. Student Consumer Informa-tion Services. Pursuant to public law 178,Richland College will disseminate informa-tion to all students concerning academicprograms of the institution and the finan-cial assistance available to students forattendance at the institution.

Academic Progress RequirementThe government requires that students

receiving financial aid must make measur-able progress' toward the completion ofhis/her course of study.

I. The 2.0 Grade Point Average(GPA) RequirementA. Students funded for full-time course

loads will be expected to completea full time course load with a mini-mum CPA of 2.0 each semester anaward is made.

B. Students funded for part-time courseloads will be expected to achievea minimum CPA of 2.0 on all coursesfunded each semester (no drops orwithdrawals).

II. Academic ComplianceA. If the 2.0 GPA requirement is not

met once, a warning notice will bemailed to the student. Transfer stu-dents entering the DCCCD on pro-bation will be considered to be inthis category.

B. If the 2.0 GPA requirement is notmet twice, no award will be madefor a period of six months.

C. A third chance may be approved atthe discretion of the Financial AidDirector after the six month suspen-sion period. The student must signacknowledgement of conditional ap-proval before award is disbursed. If

the 2.0 GPA requirement is not metthree times, no award will be madefor a period of two years.

D. A fourth chance may be approvedat the discretion of the Financial AidDirector after the two year suspen-sion period. If approved, the studentmust sign a warning notice beforeaward is disbursed.

Students may make written appeal of theFinancial Aid Director's decisions throughthe Vice-President of Student Services.

PlacementFrom the Placement Office, located in

the Center for Choice, Campus Center,students can obtain needed employmentinformation on off-campus employment andcan discuss career plans and job oppor-tunities. To aid students in finding a suit-able job or in exploring a variety of occu-pations, the Placement Office provides full-and part-time seasonal job listings; springrecruiting sessions; and various seminarsdealing with occupational possibilities.

Students who combine college study withoutside employment are advised to plan arealistic proportion of work and study inorder to remain in good academic standing.

Alcohol Education ProgramThrough a grant from the Texas Commis-

sion on Alcoholism, Richland College's Al-cohol Education Program provides the fol-lowing comprehensive services to DCCCDstudents, faculty, and Dallas area residents:

- alcohol use/abuse counseling to com-munity residents through the Human Re-sources Development Center at RichlandCollege.

- counsultation and development of al-cohol training events for Dallas area groupsand agencies.

- presentation of workshops, seminars,and lectures on alcohol related subjects.

Veterans' ServicesThe Veterans' Administration provides

a valuable program of financial assistancefor the education and training of eligibleveterans and dependents. To support theprogram Richland College maintains a full-time Veterans' Services Office and theVeterans' Administration has assigned anindependent full-time representative towork on the campus.

Richland's Veterans' Service Office servesas a contact point for veterans who need

information and assistance by referring theveterans to appropriate areas, both oncampus and within the community wheretheir needs may be met. Services include:counseling the student veteran in areasof concern .such as educational planning,career planning, financial aid, remedialcourses, tutoring, and part-time job place-ment assistance.

The Veterans' Services Office in theCenter for Choice is responsible for inform-ing veterans in the community of theireducational .benefits and for encouragingVietnam-era veterans to take advantage ofa rare educational opportunity. A veteranhaving served honorably at least 181 dayscontinuous active duty after June 1, 1966,is eligible for educational benefits. Everyeligible veteran is entitled to 1V2 monthsof benefits for each month of active duty,or part thereof, for a maximum of 45months. In expending this entitlement aveteran normally has 10 years from the dateof separation (or discharge) from activeduty in which to utilize his educationalbenefits.

Veterans' records are maintained in theVeterans' Office by the Registrar. Studentswho plan to attend Richland under theVA program may obtain necessary formsfrom the Veterans' Office in the CampusCenter. For initial application the veteran

o should provide two copies of 00214 (Re-port of Transfer or Discharge) and ifdivorced and remarried, a copy of hispresent marriage license, birth certificatefor each child, and a copy of each courtaction for previous marriages of both theveteran and spouse.

A student may not take courses just forthe experience and receive VA educationalbenefits. Required educational planningmust be accomplished by contact with aRichland counselor. VA requires that allprevious college courses taken by a vet-eran be evaluated and the student andVA be notified of credit hours accepted forprevious training. Transcripts of previouscollege work are therefore mandatory.

New student veterans and dependentsmust complete a self-assessment packet atthe Richland Test Center before registra-tion. The self-assessment packet will beevaluated by a counselor to determine theveteran's need for remedial courses inDevelopmental Reading, Writing andlorMathematics. A copy of a Certificate ofNeed will be provided by the evaluatingcounselor to each veteran and to the Vet-erans' Office for each veteran tested. This

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certificate will assist the new student vet-eran in obtaining his remedial class atregistration and will be the basis for theRegistrar's certifying each remedial coursetaken by a veteran to the VA RegionalOffice. Remedial courses qualify for thesame monthly benefits as other coursesbut are not normally charged against aveteran's total months of entitlement unlesstaken more than one time.

Students under the VA program havethe responsibility of furnishing correct andaccurate information for records and AllCHANGES OF STATUS 10 the Veterans'Office.

For current rate payable to student vet-erans contact the Veterans' Service Office.

For Summer Sessions, 4 semester hoursare considered full time; 3 hours, three-fourths time; 2 hours, one-half time. Ratesremain the same.

A veteran taking six (6) hours or moremay receive VA reimbursement not to ex-ceed $69 per month or $828 for a full pro-gram, for tutorial assistance in requiredsubjects currently being taken by a veteran.

The above listed VA regulations are sub-ject to change without notice. Studentsshould contact the college veterans office,746-4427, in order to be aware of currentregulations and procedures.

The Veterans' Service Office, located inthe Center for Choice is open from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thurs-day, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. onFriday. Phone 746-4427; 746-4428.

The Veterans' Office located in theCampus Center, is open from 8:00 a.m. to8:00 p.rn., Monday through Thursday, andfrom 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.Phone 746·4566 or 746-4588.

The VA representative on campus is lo-cated in the Veterans' Office. This repre-sentatlve is available to assist with prob-lems concerning the VA monthly benefits,and assist veterans with VA programs otherthan education. He is available from 8:00a.rn. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, from 9:30a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thurs-day, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. onFriday. Phone 746·4588 or 746-4566 forquestions on VA certification. Hours ofVet Reps are subject to change.

Student DevelopmentStudent Development is that coordinat-

ing department dealing with students' extraand co-curricular needs and involvement.It is funded through student activity feesand profits from campus auxiliary services.

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Offerings include: entertainment, films,speakers, video tape, and creative involve-ment programs. Services including: workingwith student groups, constructing campussigns, and maintaining a storage area for"lost and found" items.

The department is operated by studentemployees working with advisors, volun-teer students, and other Richland facultyand staff members. Student Developmentencourages students and faculty with ideasand suggestions to become involved in itsprogramming. The Office of Student Devel-opment is located in the lower level ofthe bridge, Room M 41. Phone 746-4430,746-4431, or 746-4432.

AthleticsThe college is a member of the Metro

Athletic Conference and competes in bas-ketball, tennis, baseball, golf, and soccer.A wrestling club and a swim club have alsobeen formed.

A campus intramural program for stu-dents and faculty is provided and empha-sized. The intramural program is officed inthe Physical Education Building, RoomS 175. Phone 746·4560.

Health CenterHealth is the most fundamental of human

needs and a high standard of physical andmental health is a fundamental right ofevery human being. Therefore, the HealthCenter of Richland College is available tohelp maintain and promote the health ofstudents, faculty and staff.

Some of the services provided by theHealth Center are:

1. Health educationabout physicalhealth.

2. Emergency first aid treatment.3. Referral service to community agen-

cies and physicians.4. Various screening programs, includ-

ing free tuberculin skin tests.5. Programs of interest in the area of

health to students and faculty.The Health Center is open from 8 a.m.

until 10 p.m. daily, Monday through Thurs-day, and from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. onFriday. Students are also encouraged tomake an appointment with the nurse todiscuss specific health problems.

andand

counselingemotional

Campus SecurityThe Office of Campus Security is required

by state law to "protect and police build-ings and grounds of slate institutions of

higher learning." Since all of the generaland criminal laws of the state are in fullforce and effect within the campus com-munity, specially trained and educated per-sonnel are commissioned to protect notonly the physical property of the campuscommunity but also to protect the personand the property of campus citizens. Thesecurity officers are responsible for enforc-ing rules, regulations, and Board policiesof the college, including a code of conductfor students. The department seeks tooperate a student-oriented program whichencourages face-to-face contact betweenstudents and security officers to facilitatethe open exchange of ideas and to developa tolerance for individual points of view.

Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act of 1974

In compliance with the. Family Educa-tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Fed-eral law 93-380, information classified as"directory information" may be releasedto the general public without the writtenconsent of the student.

Directory information is defined as:1. Student name2. Student a-ddress3. Telephone listing4. Dates of attendance5. Most recent previous educational

institution attended6. Other information including major

field of study and degrees andawards received.

A student may request that all or part ofthe directory information be withheld fromthe public by completing a form avallahlein the registrar's office by the twelfth dayof classes. If no request is filed, informa-tion will be released upon inquiry. No tele-phone inquiries will be acknowledged, allrequests must be made in person.

Directory information is the only part ofa student record that may be released with-out written consent from the student. Notranscript or inquiries concerning an aca-demic record will be released to the gen-eral public under any circumstances with-out WRITTEN CONSENT from the studentspecifying the information to be given out.

Campus Safety Regulations1. Children who are 13 years and

younger are expected to be accom-panied by an adult when vistingthe campus. College personnel willask under age individuals to leave.Security officers are always pre-

pared to contact parents in class-rooms, if necessary, or to retainthe children in the security officewhile making telephone contactwith parents off-campus.

2. Fishing will not be permitted fromthe bridge or the concrete areas,but it is allowable from the banksof the lake. Signs are posted inareas where fishing is permitted.

3. Dogs on campus must be on aleash, and they are not allowed inany of the buildings.

Parking RegulationsAny vehicles in violation of campus park-

ing regulations will be subject to impound-ment. Information about location of im-pounded vehicles can be obtained at theRichland Safety & Security Office Room1-32.

Program Assistance toHandicapped Students

Program Assistance to Handicapped Stu-dents (PATHS) offers a variety of supportservices with the goal of enabling the handi-capped student to participate in the fullrange of college experiences. Services arearranged to fit the individual needs of thestudent. Services available include: inter-preters, notetakers, tutors, mobility assis-tants, adaptive physical education, carbonpaper for notetaking, readers for the blind,and tape recorders.

The Coordinator of PATHS is a profes-sional counselor and supplements and workswith the regular counseling staff to provideindividual and group attention to studentsseeking assistance in the areas of personal,social adjustment, academic advisement,and career guidance. The coordinator mayact as a liaison between the student andhis or her Texas Rehabilitation Commissioncounselor, faculty members or other agencypersons. Referrals can be made to appro-priate campus and off-campus organiza-tions and offices.

Students should contact the PATHS officeat least one month prior to registration, sothey can take advantage of the specialorientation and registration assistance pro-vided for them.

Office hours are normally 8:00 a.m. to4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but ar-rangements can be made for night students.The PATHS office is in H136, in the Coun-seling Center area. Phone 74(.,-4406 (voice)or 746~4416 (TTY for the deaf).

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initiated, but the college expects from its students a higherstandard of conduct than the minimum required to avoiddiscipline. The college expects all students to obey the law,to show respect for properly constituted authority, to per-form contractual obligations, to maintain absolute integrityand a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work,and to observe standards of conduct appropriate for a com-munity of scholars. In short, a student enrolled in the collegeassumes an obligation to conduct himself in a mannercompatible with the college function as an educationalinstitution.(I) Student Identification:

(allssuance and Use: 1.0. cards will be distributed during the firstweek of school and will be required for the following events andservices: library usage, concerts, lectures, campus movies, use ofstudent center facilities, voting in campus elections, and tickets forcampus and community events. AIII.D. cards are the property of thecollege. Students are required to be in possession of their 1.0. cardsat all times and are prohibited from loaning their LD. cards to anyother person for any reason. likewise, it is prohibited to use anyother card except the one issued by the college. On withdrawal fromschool, a student must return his to. card to the registrar's office.(b) Replacement Cards: If lost, duplicate 1.0. cards may beobtainedin the business office by payment of a S4.00 charge.

(2) Use of District Facilities: Each college of the Dallas County Com-munity College District is a public facility entrusted to the Boord ofTrustees and college officials for the purpose of conducting the pro-cess of education. Activities which appear' to be compatible with thispurpose are approved through a procedure maintained in the StudentDevelopment Office. Activities which appear to be incompatible orin opposition to the purposes of education are normally disapproved.It is imperative that a decision be made prior to an event in order tofulfill the trust of the public. No public facility could be turned over 10the indiscriminate use of anyone for a platform or forum to promoterandom causes. Thus, reasonable controls are exercised by collegeofficials of the use of facilities 10 ensure the maximum use of thecollege for the purpose' for which it was intended.

Therefore. anyone planning an ilctivity alone of the colleges of theDallas County Community College District which requires space 10handle two or more persons 10 conduct an activity must have priorapproval. Application forms 10 reserve space must be acquiredthrough the Student Development Office. This office also maintains astatement on procedures for reserving space.(]) Spftch.nd AdvoC.JIcy: Students have the right of free expressionand advocacy; however, the time. place. and manner of ellercisingspeech and advocacy shall be regulated in such a manner to ensureorderly conduct, non-interference with college functions or activities,and identification of sponsoring groups or individuals. Meetings mustbe registered with the Student Development Office. An activitymay be called a meeting when the following conditions prevailat the activity:

(a) When two or more persons are sitting. standing. or lounging so asto hear or see a presentation or discussion of a person or a groupof persons.\b) When any special effort to recruit an audience has preceded thebeginning of discussions or presentations.(c) When a person or group 01 persons appears to be conducting asystematic discussion or presentation on a definable topic.

(4) Olmqrtive Aclivities: Any activity which interrupts the scheduledactivities or processes of education may be classified as disruptive;thus, anyone who initiates in any way any gathering leading10 disruptive activity will be violating college regulations and/orstate law.

The following conditions shall normally be sufficient 10 classifybehavior as disruptive:

(a) Blocking or in any other way interfering with access to anyfacility of the college.

STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIESCode of Student Conduct

1. General Provisions:a. Purpose(1) A student at a college of the Dallas County Community CollegeDistrict neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities ofcitizenship. He is expected to obey both the penal and civil statutes ofthe State of Texas and the Federal Government and the Boord ofTrustees rules, college regulations and administrative rules. HemilY be penalized by the college for violating its standards of conducteven though he is also punished by state or federal authorities for thesame act.(2) This code contains regulations for dealing with alleged studentviolations of college standards of conduct in a manner consistent withthe requirements of procedural due process. It also contains descrip-tions of the standards 01 conduct to which students must adhereand the penalties which may be imposed lor me violation of thosestandards.

b. Scope(1) This code applies to individual students and states the function atstudent, faculty, and administrative staff members of the college indisciplinary proceedings.(2) The college has jurisdiction for disciplinary purposes over a per-son who was a student at the time he allegedly violated a Boardpolicy, college regulation, or administrative rule.

c. Definitions: In this code, unless the context requires adifferent meaning:(l) "Class day" means a day on which classes before semester orsummer session final examinations are regularly scheduled or onwhich semester or summer session final examinations are given;(2) "Vice President of Student Services" means the Vice President ofStudent Services, his delegatets) or his representanvels):(l) "Director of Student Development" means the Director of StudentDevelopment, his delegatets) or his representativelsl:(4) "Director of Campus Security" means the Director of CampusSecurity, his delegatetsl or his representanvetsk(5) "President" means the President of a college of me Dallas CountyCommunity College District;{6} "Student" means a person enrolled in a college of the DallasCounty Community College District, or a person accepted for admis-sion to the college;(7) All vice presidents, deans. associate deans, assistant deans, direc-tors, and division chairmen of the college for me purposes of this codeshall be called "administrators";(8) "Complaint" is a written summary of the essential facts constitut-ing a violation of a Board policy, college regulation or administrativerule;(9) "Board" means the Board of Trustees, Dallas County CommunityCollege District;(10) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the Dallas County Com-munity College District;(11) "Major violation" means one which can result in suspension orexpulsion from the college or denial of degree;112) "Minor violation" means one which can result in any discipli-nary action other than suspension or expulsion from the college Ofdenial of degree.

2. Standards of Conducta. Basic Standard: The basic slandard of behavior requiresa studenl(ll Not to violate any municipal, state, or federal laws, and(2) Not to interfere with or disrupt the orderly educational processesof anv college 01 the Dallas County Community College District.

A student is not entitled to greater immunities or privileges before melaw than those enjoyed by other citizens generally.

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(b) Inciting others to violence and/or participating in violentbehavior, e.g., assault; loud or vulgar language spoken publicly;or any form of behavior acted out for the purpose of inciting andinfluencing others.(c) Holding rallies, demonstrations, or any other form of publicgathering without prior approval of the college.Idl Conducting any activity which causes college officials to bedrawn off their scheduled duties to intervene, supervise or observethe activity in the interest of maintaining order at the college.

Furthermore, the Vice President of Student Services shall enforcethe provisions of the Texas Education Code, Section 4.30,

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(ii) Proceed administratively under 3(a)(3)(dl; or{iiil Prepare a complaint based on the allegation for use in discipli-nary hearings along with a list of witnesses and documentaryevideoce supporting the allegation.

(bl The President may take immedfate interim disciplinary acnon,suspend the right of .1 sludenllo be present on the campus and 10arteod classes, or otherwise alter the status of a student for violationof a Board policy, college regulation, or administrative rule, when inthe opinion of such officiallhe inlerest of the college would best beserved by such action.(c) No person shall search a student's personal possessions for lhepurpose of enforcing thls code unless the individual's prior per-mission has been obtained, Searches by law enforcement officers ofsuch possessions shall be only as authorized by IdW.

(2}Summons(.11 A student may be summoned to appear in connection with analleged violation by sending him a letter by certified mail, returnreceipt requested, addressed to the student at his address appearingin the registrar's office records. II is the student's responsibility toimmediately notify the regislrar's office of any change of address.(b) The letter shalldirecllhestudent to appear at a specified lime andplace not leiS than three class days after the date of the letter. Thelener shall also describe brie"y the alleged violation and shall stalelhe Vice Preiident of Student Services' intention to handle Ihe allega-lion as a minor or major violation.(e) The Vice President of Studei'll Services may place en disciplinaryprobation a student who fails without good cause to comply with aletter of summons, or the Vice Presidei'll may proceed against thestudent under 3(a)(3).

(3) Disposition(a) At a conference with a student in connection wilh an allegedminor or major violation, the Vice President shall advise the studentof his rights.(bl A sueent may refuse administrative disposition of Ihe allegedviolalion and, on refusal, is entitled to a hedring under 3(b) of thiscode. If a student accepls ddministralive disposition, he shall sign astatement that he understands the natureo! the charges, his righl to ahearing or to waive the same, the pendtty imposed, and his waiver ofthe righl 10 appeal.(el The Vice PresidentofSludenl Services shall prepare an accurate,wrinen summary of each administrative disposition and forward acopy to lhe student (and, if the Sludent is a minor, to the p.1renl orguardidn 01 the sludent), 10 lhe Director of Student Development andto the Director of Campus Security.ldl The Vice President 01 Student Services may impose disciplinary

action as follows:Ii) For minor violations, any action authorized by 4a( 1) Ihrough 181of this code.(ii) For major violalions, dny action authorized by 4a of this code.

b. Student Discipline Comminee(l) Composition; Organization

(al When .1 student refusei administrative disposition of either amajor or a minor violation, he is entitled to a hearing before theStudent DisciplineComminee. This request must be made in writingon Of belore the third day following administrative disposition. TheComminee !>hall be composed of any three admini!>lfative officers ofthe college. The Comminee shall be appointed by the Preiident foreach hearing on a rotating basis or on a basis oi availability.lbl The Student Discipline Comminee shall elect a Chairman fromthe three appointed members. The Chairman oi the committee !>hallrule on the adminibility of evidence, motions, and objections topuch assistance.

(2) Notice(a) The Committee Chairman shall by lener notify the !>tudent con·cemed Ollhe date, time and place for the hearing. The lener shall

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specify a hearing date eotiess than three 131 nor more Ihan ten (10)class days after the date of the letter. If the studei'll is under 18 years ofage, a copy of the letter shall be sent to the parents or guardian.(b) The Chairman may for good cause postpone the hearing so longas all interested parties are notified of the new hearing dale, timeand place.Icl The Student Discipline Commlnee may hold a hearing at anytime if the student has actual notice otthedate, time, and placeof thehearing, and consents in writing thereto, and the President, or hisdesignated representative in his absence, states in writing to thecommittee Ihat, because 0/ extracrdinarv cncurrstances the re-quirements are inappropriate.(d) The notice shall specify whether the charge or charges are con-sidered minor violations or major violations; shall direct the studentto appear before the committee on the date and atthe time and placespecified, and shall advise the student 01 the following rights:(i) To a private hearing;Iii) To appear alone or with legal counsel (if charges have beenevaluated as a major violation or if the college is represented bylegal counsel);{iiil To have his parents or legal guardian peeseru at lhe hearing;{ivl To know the identity of each witnes!> who will teitify againslhim;M To cause the committee to summon witnesses, require the pro-duction of documentary and other evidence possessed by thecollege, and to offer evidence and argue in hi!>own behalf;(vii To cr05s--e~dmine each witness who testifies against him;(vii) To have a stenographer present al the hearing to makea stenographic transcript of the hearing, at the student's expense,but the student is not permitted 10 record the heating by elec-tronic means;(viii) To appeal 10the Faculty-Student Board of Review, subiect tothe limitations established by 3c(1)(a) of this code.

e) The Vice President of Student Services may suspend a studentwho fails without good cause to comply with a letter !>ent under thissetudent's absence.

(3) Preliminary Matters(a) Charges arising out of a single transaction or occurrence, againstone or more students, may be heard together or, eithe