College Of The Mainland 2021-2022 Catalog
2021-2022CATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTSTSI Exemptions and Waivers . 30TSI Met . 31General Information . 4TSI Not Met . 32A Message from the President . 5Registration . 33Academic Calendar . 6Changes in Student Schedule . 34College of the Mainland District . 8Class Attendance . 34Accreditation . 8Mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO) . 34Memberships . 8Grades . 35Nondiscrimination Statement . 9Transcripts . 36Applicability of Catalog Regulations . 9Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . 37Statement of Vision and Purpose . 9Residence Requirements . 38Institutional Goals . 9Tuition and Fee Schedule . 38History of the College . 10Total In District Tuition and Fees . 38Board of Trustees . 10Total Out of District Tuition and Fees . 39Public Information Statement . 11Total Out of State/Country Tuition and Fees . 39The Guarantee Plan . 11Itemization of Standard Registration Charges . 40Contact Information . 12Credit Student Fees . 40Getting Started at COM . 13Testing Fees . 40Getting Started . 13Record Fees . 40ABE Student Enrolled in a Career Pathway . 13Course/Program Fees . 40Current High School Student - Collegiate High School Student. 15Pre-Licensure Associate Degree Nursing Program Fees. 40Current High School Student - Dual Credit . 16LVN-RN Transition Associate Degree Nursing Fees . 40Former Student . 18Vocational Nursing Program Fees . 41High School/GED Graduate . 19Payments and Refunds . 41Individual Approval . 21Steps to Follow to Apply for Financial Aid . 43International Student . 22Financial Support . 44Transfer Student . 24Applying for Veterans Benefits . 44Admissions . 25Child Care Assistance . 45Academic Fresh Start . 25COM Foundation Scholarships . 45Completing the Online Application for Admission . 25Financial Aid . 45General Regulations Governing Transfer of College Credit . 26Federal Grants . 45Grounds for Denial of Admission . 26Financial Aid and Developmental Courses . 45Reverse Transfer . 26Financial Aid Debts . 45Transcripts for Admission . 26Financial Aid Eligibility . 45Transfer Criteria . 26Financial Aid Pathways . 46Transfer Curricula . 27Financial Aid Review Procedures . 46Transfer Dispute Resolution . 28Loans . 46Transfer of Credit to COM . 28Return of Title IV Funds for Withdrawal . 47Transferring COM Course Credit . 28Scholarships . 47Earning Credit Through Prior Learning Experiences . 28State Grants . 48Testing . 30Transfer Students . 48
Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Waivers . 48Education . 83WebAdvisor Online Inquiry . 48Emergency Medical Services . 85Work Study . 48Engineering . 86Veterans Educational Benefits . 48Chemical Engineering . 87Services and Resources . 50Mechanical Engineering . 88Student Regulations and Policies . 50English . 89Conduct and Discipline of Students . 50Fire Technology . 90Drug and Alcohol Free Campus . 50General Studies . 92Student Complaints . 50Graphic Arts . 93Student Identification Card . 51Health Information Management . 95Weapons/Firearms Policy . 51Information Technology . 97Student Success Center . 52Cybersecurity . 98College Support Services . 52Networking . 100Computer Labs . 52Programming . 101Police Department . 52Law Enforcement . 102Tutoring Center . 53Mathematics . 103TRIO . 53Medical Assisting . 104Additional College Services . 54Music . 106Student Life . 55Natural Science . 107Campus Map . 58Nursing . 108Learning Centers . 59Nursing - Bachelor of Science . 109Degrees And Programs . 60Nursing - Registered Nursing Tracks . 111Academic Transfer and Workforce Education Programs . 60Nursing - Vocational Nursing . 113Core Curriculum . 62Occupational Safety and Health Technology . 114Degrees and Certificates . 63Pharmacy Technician . 115Barbering . 65Process Technology . 117Business . 66Theatre . 118Accounting . 67Visual Arts . 120Business . 68Welding Technologies . 121Business Administration - Entrepreneurship . 69Course Descriptions . 123Business Administration - Management . 70Honors Program . 163Business Administration - Marketing . 71House Bill 1508 . 164Computer Science . 72Completing at COM . 165Cosmetology . 73Honors and Awards . 165Cosmetology: Barber to Cosmetology Crossover . 74Graduation Requirements . 166Cosmetology: Esthetic Specialty . 75Course Substitutions . 167Cosmetology: Instructor . 76Second Associate Degree . 167Cosmetology: Operator and High School Operator . 77Learning Beyond the Classroom . 168Criminal Justice . 78College Terminology . 169Criminal Justice: Associate of Arts . 79Faculty and Professional Personnel . 173Criminal Justice: Associate of Applied Science . 80Index . 184Drafting . 81
2021-2022 Catalog Updates . 187
4College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogGENERAL INFORMATION A Message from the President (p. 5) Academic Calendar (p. 6) College of the Mainland District (p. 8) Accreditation (p. 8) Memberships (p. 8) Nondiscrimination Statement (p. 9) Applicability of Catalog Regulations (p. 9) Statement of Vision and Purpose (p. 9) Institutional Goals (p. 9) History of the College (p. 10) Board of Trustees (p. 10) Public Information Statement (p. 11) The Guarantee Plan (p. 11) Contact Information (p. 12)
College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogA Message from the President5courses in the same subject at the same time with the developmentalcourse serving as a tutor for the college credit course. COM was the firstcollege or university in Texas to fully implement this program and theresults are impressive.Students also are benefitting from a redesign of community collegeeducation through Guided Pathways to Success. Through GPS, thecollege is diligently working to provide students with structured pathwaysthat lead to the successful and timely completion of a degree orcertificate. This also includes providing students with program mapsthat will result in a smooth transfer to a four-year college or university.COM academic courses transfer to public universities throughoutTexas. As one of the most affordable colleges in the state, students maycomplete an associate degree in small classes at a fraction of the cost ofa university.The college also has a robust workforce program with a variety ofcourses offered from process technology and welding to allied healthand cosmetology among others which affords students to earn acertificate and then join the workforce. A police academy, fire academyand emergency medical technician classes remain popular amongstudents.College of the Mainland also has adult education for those wanting tocomplete courses and pass the Texas high school equivalency exam andoffers English as a Second Language, too.College of the Mainland is transforming with the construction of manynew buildings – STEAM/Allied Health Building, Industrial Careers Buildingand a Student Success Center – following the overwhelming voterapproval of a 162.5 million bond referendum in November 2018. Thefour-story STEAM building will contain 24 classrooms, 28 labs and 9student areas and will allow the college to expand its popular nursingprogram and the cyber security networking lab, as well as add many newprograms to its Texas City campus.Welcome and thank you for considering College of the Mainland.Whether you are a first-time college student or returning to college, youwill find that College of the Mainland offers a wide variety of courses thatcan be applied toward an associate degree or workforce certificate plusthere are plenty of other classes that will pique your interest.As a community college, we attract a spectrum of students from highschool students who attend Collegiate High School and enroll in dualcredit courses to 90-plus-year-olds who take classes as part of theLifelong Learning Center. We want College of the Mainland to be yourcollege of choice. At COM you will have access to faculty, counselors,courses and resources that you need to build your career.COM’s faculty and staff take great strides to assist all students fulfilltheir goal. Student success is the college’s number one goal. So whetheryour goal is to earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-yearuniversity or you are seeking a workforce certificate, our faculty and staffare here for you.College of the Mainland is at the forefront in assisting studentscomplete their field of study. Through a corequisite program, studentscan earn college-level credits while taking developmental remedialIn addition to expanding the footprint on its main campus, COM’s NorthCounty Learning Center will have a new home this fall, thanks to a new27,570-square-foot educational facility that will replace the existing sitein League City. The new site will house dual credit and general educationclasses for students in north Galveston County cities. Students at thenew site can look forward to eight classrooms, a wet lab for biologyinstruction, and a testing and advising center.As the college continues to see a steady increase in enrollment, thecampus remains focused on its three goals: Student Success, EmployeeFulfillment and Exemplary Facilities.I invite you to visit our campus and learn even more about theopportunities that await you at College of the Mainland.Dr. Warren NicholsPresident
6College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogAcademic CalendarMarch 21Classes ResumeFall 2021March 31Deadline to Submit Spring Graduation ApplicationApril 12Summer and Fall 2022 Registration BeginApril 15-17College Closed, Spring HolidayApril 25“W” Day for Spring 2022 16-Week ClassesMay 1Priority Deadline for Summer 2022 FAFSAMay 7Last Day of Saturday Classes, Spring 2022May 13Last Day of Monday-Friday Classes, Spring 2022 16week and 2nd 8-Week SessionsMay 13Graduate Grades Due by 2 p.m.May 14Spring Commencement CeremonyMay 16All Spring 2022 Grades Due in Admissions by noonMay 24FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR SUMMER 2022May 30College Closed, Memorial Day Holiday2August 7Last day of Saturday Summer 2021 ClassesAugust 10FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR FALL 2021August 13Last day of Monday-Friday Summer 2021 ClassesAugust 16Summer 2021 Grades due in Admissions by noonAugust 21Last Day to Register for Fall 2021August 23Fall 2021 Monday-Friday Classes BeginAugust 28Fall 2021 Saturday Classes BeginSeptember 6College Closed, Labor Day HolidaySeptember 8Census Date for Fall 2021 16-Week ClassesOctober 29Deadline to Submit Fall Graduation ApplicationNovember 1Priority Deadline for Spring 2022 FAFSANovember 2Spring 2022 Registration Begins1November 19“W” Day for Fall 2021 16-Week Classes2Nov. 25-28College Closed, Thanksgiving HolidaysNovember 29Classes ResumeDecember 4Last Day of Saturday Classes, Fall 2021Spring 2022 1st 8-Week SessionDecember 10Last Day of Monday-Friday Classes, Fall 2021January 14December 10All Fall 2021 Grades Due in Admissions by noonLast Day to Register for Spring 2022 1st 8-WeekSessionDecember 11Commencement CeremonyJanuary 18Spring 2022 1st 8-Week Session Classes BeginDec. 13-Jan. 2College Closed, Winter HolidaysJanuary 25Census Date for Spring 2022 1st 8-Week SessionMarch 2“W” Day for Spring 2022 1st 8-Week SessionMarch 11Last Class Day for Spring 2022 1st 8-Week Session1212Fee payment due at the time of registration after this date.All admissions requirements must be completed 3 business daysbefore registering.Fall 2021 1st 8-Week SessionAugust 21Last Day to Register for Fall 2021 1st 8-Week SessionAugust 23Fall 2021 1st 8-Week Session Classes BeginAugust 30Census Date for Fall 2021 1st 8-Week SessionOctober 6“W” Day for Fall 2021 1st 8-Week SessionOctober 15Last Class Day for Fall 2021 1st 8-Week SessionFall 2021 2nd 8-Week SessionOctober 15Last Day to Register for Fall 2021 2nd 8-Week SessionOctober 18Fall 2021 2nd 8-Week Session Classes BeginOctober 25Census Date for Fall 2021 2nd 8-Week SessionDecember 2“W” Day for Fall 2021 2nd 8-Week SessionDecember 10Last Class Day for Fall 2021 2nd 8-Week SessionSpring 2022January 3College Reopens, Campus Registration ResumesJanuary 8FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2022January 8Saturday registration 8 a.m.-noonJanuary 14January 171Fee payment due at time of registration after this date.All admissions requirements must be completed 3 business daysbefore registering.Spring 2022 2nd 8-Week SessionMarch 11Last Day to Register for Spring 2022 2nd 8-WeekSessionMarch 21Spring 2022 2nd 8-Week Session Classes BeginMarch 28Census Date for Spring 2022 2nd 8-Week SessionMay 4“W” Day for Spring 2022 2nd 8-Week SessionMay 13Last Class Day for Spring 2022 2nd 8-Week SessionSpring 2022 Mini SessionMay 13Last Day to Register for Spring 2022 Mini SessionMay 16Spring 2022 Mini Session Classes BeginMay 17Census Date for Spring 2022 Mini SessionJune 1“W” Day for Spring 2022 Mini SessionJune 3Last Day of Class for Spring 2022 Mini SessionJune 3Grades Due in Admissions by 5 p.m.Summer 2022 1st 5-Week SessionJune 1Priority Deadline for Fall 2022 FAFSAJune 3Last Day to Register for Summer 2022 1st 5-WeekSessionLast Day to Register for Spring 2022June 6Summer 2022 Monday-Friday Classes BeginCollege Closed, Martin Luther King Day ObservedJune 9Census Date for Summer 2022 1st 5-Week SessionJanuary 18Spring 2022 Monday-Friday Classes BeginJune 11First Day of Summer 2022 Saturday ClassesJanuary 22Spring 2022 Saturday Classes BeginJuly 1“W” Day Summer 2022 1st 5-Week SessionFebruary 2Census Date for Spring 2022 16-Week ClassesJuly 4College Closed, Independence DayMarch 14-20College Closed, Spring Break1
College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogJuly 8Last Day Classes for Summer 2022, 1st 5-WeekSession Mon.-Fri. ClassesAugust 15Summer 2022 1st 5-Week Session Grades Due inAdmissions by noon12All admissions requirements must be completed 3 business daysbefore registering.Fee payment due at time of registration after this date.Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week SessionJune 1Priority Deadline for Fall 2022 FAFSAJuly 8Last Day to Register for Summer 2022 2nd 5-WeekSessionJuly 11Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week Session Classes BeginJuly 14Census Date for Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week SessionAugust 5"W" Day for Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week SessionAugust 12Last Class Day for Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week SessionAugust 15Summer 2022 2nd 5-Week Session Grades Due inAdmissions by noonSummer 2022 10-Week SessionJune 1Priority Deadline for Fall 2022 FAFSAJune 3Last Day to Register for Summer 2022 10-WeekSessionJune 6Summer 2022 10-Week Session Monday-FridayClasses BeginJune 14Census Date for Summer 2022 10-Week SessionJuly 4College Closed, Independence DayAugust 1“W” Day for Summer 2022 10-Week SessionAugust 12Last Class Day of Summer 2022 10-Week SessionAugust 13Last Day of Summer 2022 Saturday ClassesAugust 15Summer 2022 10-Week Session Grades Due inAdmissions by noon7
8College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogCollege of the Mainland DistrictMembershipsCollege of the Mainland District is a union of Dickinson, Hitchcock, SantaFe, and Texas City school districts.Member ofAccreditation American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) American Association of Colleges Registrars and Officers (AACRAO)College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associatedegrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questionsabout the accreditation of College of the Mainland. The Commissionis to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support theinstitution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.College of the Mainland is also accredited by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board and the Association of Texas Colleges andUniversities.College of the Mainland’s workforce programs are accredited by thefollowing agencies: American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Bay Area Houston Economics Broadcast Music, Inc. Community College Baccalaureate Council for Advancement & Support of Educators - Institute (CASE) Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Counsel for Opportunity in Education (COE) Ex Libris (USA), Inc. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) League for Innovation National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators(NASFAA)Workforce ProgramAccrediting AgencyPharmacy TechnicianAmerican Association of HealthSystem Pharmacists National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)Associate of Applied Sciencedegree NursingTexas Board of Nursing Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)Accreditation Commission forEducation in Nursing National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NABITA) Southern Association of Colleges with Associates Degrees (SACAD) Texas Association of Chicanos Texas Association of Continuing Education (TACE)Vocational NursingTexas Board of NursingMedical AssistingCommission on Accreditation forAllied Health Education ProgramsHealth Information ManagementCommission on Accreditation forHealth Informatics and InformationManagement Education Texas Association of Community College Business Officers (TACCBO)Emergency Medical ServicesCommission on Accreditationof Programs for Allied HealthEducation Programs Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)Fire Academy and Fire TechnologyTexas Commission on FireProtectionCosmetologyTexas Department of Licensing andRegulationsEducationTexas Education AgencyPeace Officer AcademyTexas Commission on LawEnforcement Texas Association of College Technical Educators (TACTE) Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) Texas Association of Community Colleges CIO (TACC-CIO) Texas Hispanic Serving Institutions Consortium (THSIC) Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)
College of the Mainland 2021-2022 CatalogNondiscrimination StatementStatement of Vision and PurposeCollege of the Mainland is an equal opportunity/affirmative actioneducational institution and employer. The College District prohibitsdiscrimination, including harassment, against any individual(s) on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability,sex, sexual orientation, gender, to include gender identity and genderexpression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Retaliation againstanyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of College Districtpolicy.MissionFurther, as a recipient of Federal financial assistance, College of theMainland prohibits discrimination against any beneficiary of, applicantto, or participant in programs financially assisted under Title I of theWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, on the basis of the individual’scitizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I–financially assistedprogram or activity.Inquiries concerning application of Title IX of the Education Amendmentsof 1972, as amended, may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinatoror the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. The CollegeDistrict designates the following person to coordinate its efforts tocomply with Title IX of Education Amendments: Dr. Sarah David, Title IXCoordinator, at TitleIX@com.edu, 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591,409-933-8413.Applicability of Catalog RegulationsThis catalog is for informational purposes and does not constitutea contract. This catalog expires and cannot be used for graduationafter five years. A student may receive a certificate or degree from COMin accordance with the requirements stated in the catalog in effect atthe time he/she enters COM or those catalogs of any subsequent years.The requirements must be comp
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