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Welcome to UA Cossatot!UA Cossatot 2020-2021You may not know it yet, but you have taken the firststep in getting a top-flight education and are on yourway to a rewarding career.Many people know the name Cossatot as it applies tothe beautiful local river, but few know that Cossatot is aNative American word meaning "skull crusher." Ourcollege adopted this name when we opened our doorsin 1974. We feel that it is a name that fits our schoolwell because imparting knowledge is what we do bestat UA Cossatot.We have come a long way since 1974 – with just 35students. We now educate more than 1,400 studentseach semester, helping each student to carve out his or her start to a great future.UA Cossatot is consistently ranked in the top five colleges in Arkansas for graduationrate and affordability. Our college and our faculty routinely win awards for creativity andexcellence. This means you are enrolling in a college that supports and guides you allthe way through your classroom education while still making it all incrediblyinexpensive to attend.Throw in the most creative and affordable textbook program in Arkansas, innovation inindustry-certified technical training, a college that ranks in the top five for transfereducation and you have the recipe for the perfect college for you!We are glad to welcome you as a part of the "skull crusher" heritage at University ofArkansas Cossatot.Dr. Steve ColeChancellorUA Cossatot1
UA Cossatot 2020-20212020-2021CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 718321558 Hwy 371 West, Nashville, AR718521411 N. Constitution Ave., Ashdown, AR71822 128 E. Main Lockesburg, AR 71816800-844-4471 / 870-584-4471www.cccua.edu AR Relay Services: 711Kathy BeavertJay DooleyTim PinkertonBoard of VisitorsJimmy TumeyGlen LanceTyler DavisBarbara HornRobert MartinezAngie WalkerUA CossatotLeadership870-584-1173Dr. Ashley AylettVice Chancellor AcademicServices870-584-1125Mike KinkadeVice ChancellorFacilities870-584-1320Charlotte JohnsonVice Chancellor @cccua.edumkinkade@cccua.educjohnson@cccua.eduDr. Steve ColeChancellorEqual Opportunity/Affirmative ActionUA Cossatot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other CivilRights laws, and offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Employment preference is given to applicants possessing aCareer Readiness Certificate (CRC) with all other qualifications being equal. Programs and activities of UAC are provided to all studentswithout regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran or special disabled veteran status, or sex.Questions or concerns regarding affirmative action can be directed to the Compliance Officer, c/o UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, DeQueen, AR 71832. For Arkansas RELAY Voiced Services call 711 or 800-285-1121.Faculty and students are responsible for keeping informed regarding the information contained in this Catalog and other officialcommunications issued by the College regarding regulations, policies, and requirements affecting the employee and thestudent’s status at the College. Communication venues include, but are not limited to, UA Cossatot email, USPS, writtenannouncements, oral announcements, web statements, and Blackboard announcements.Information in this catalog is deemed accurate at the time of printing. The College reserves the right to change, without notice, anycharges, courses, or regulations given in this Catalog, or to make changes as necessary in order to better carry out its mission or thecollege policies of the Board of Visitors, or applicable State or Federal laws. Alternative formats of catalog information may be receivedby contacting Student Services at 800-844-4471. For additional information, please see www.cccua.edu.2
UA Cossatot 2020-2021TABLE OF CONTENTSFALL 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 8FALL 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 9SPRING 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 10SPRING 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 11SUMMER 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 12INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS . 13ACCREDITATIONS . 13APPROVED BY . 13MISSION . 15. 15CORE VALUES . 15VISION . 15PHILOSOPHY OF GENERAL EDUCATION . 15College Learning Outcomes . 15DEGREES/CERTIFICATES AWARDED . 16ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS. 18STUDENT ADMISSION PROCEDURE . 21COURSE TRANSFER POLICY . 21READMITTED STUDENTS . 21PROGRAMS WITH SPECIAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES . 21TRANSFER ADMISSION FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS . 22CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENT . 22FELONY ENROLLMENT POLICY . 22VETERANS PREFERENCE FOR ENROLLMENT . 22HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS . 22SECONDARY CAREER CENTER . 22CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT . 23SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS . 23Tuition and Fees/Financial Aid . 24SECTION 702 OF THE VETERANS CHOICE ACT . 26STUDENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION . 26PAYMENT PLAN. 26QUIKPAY . 27TEXTBOOK RENTAL PROGRAM . 27INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY . 27STUDENT ACCOUNT APPEALS . 28FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES . 28TITLE IV/PELL GRANT PROGRAM . 28LIFETIME ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PELL GRANT . 28SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG) . 29LOANS . 29FEDERAL WORK STUDY . 29FEDERAL STUDENT AID GUIDE . 29HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID . 29SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY . 30FINANCIAL AID APPEALS PROCESS . 32WITHDRAWAL AND FINANCIAL AID. 323
UA Cossatot 2020-2021FINANCIAL AID SAP CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS . 32RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS . 33VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFITS . 33STATE GRANT PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . 33CAREER PATHWAYS. 34FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS . 34ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES . 34AMERICAN INDIAN. 34SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP . 34WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT. 34TUITION WAIVERS . 35ACADEMIC ADVISING. 37ARKANSAS COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM (ACTS) . 37ADDING COURSES. 37CREDIT FOR COURSES . 37AUDITING COURSES . 37COURSE LOAD . 38UA COSSATOT TEXTBOOK PROGRAM . 38ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS . 38DROPPING COURSES . 39WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE . 39ADMINISTRATIVE REMOVAL . 39INCOMPLETE COURSE GRADES . 39GRADES . 39CALCULATION OF GPA. 40ACADEMIC PROBATION/SUSPENSION . 40ACADEMIC CLEMENCY . 40GRADUATION INFORMATION . 41GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 41HONOR STUDENT DESIGNATIONS. 41CATALOG PRIVILEGE . 42REVERSE TRANSFER . 42STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. 42EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER . 43DISABILITY SERVICES . 44REQUESTING ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS . 44DUAL ENROLLMENT/CONCURRENT STUDENTS . 44DISABILITY SERVICES GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES . 45COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM – CLEP [Procedure 640-1] . 46UA COSSATOT 2020-2021 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES . 47PRIOR LEARNING CREDIT . 48CREDIT BY EXAM [Procedure 640-1] . 48CREDIT FOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE . 48ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT. 49FEDERAL POLICIES . 51. 51FERPA . 51TITLE IX . 51DRUG-FREE SCHOOL POLICY . 53STATE POLICIES . 54TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL POLICY . 54ACT 562 . 544
UA Cossatot 2020-2021UA COSSATOT POLICIES . 54SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION . 54Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Sexual Misconduct . 55STUDENT GRIEVANCES . 55STUDENT GRADE APPEAL/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE . 55If a student believes an error in a grade has occurred, the student should formally initiate a review of the grade no laterthan three business days of grade being posted. If the course is a FLEX or part of a medical program the studentshould initiate a review of the grade within twenty-four hours of the grade being posted. . 55STUDENT NON-GRADE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE . 56STUDENT CONDUCT . 56STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES . 56STUDENT PERSONAL USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET . 57COLLEGE STUDENT ID AND EMAIL . 60STUDENT PARKING ON CAMPUS . 60COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS . 60INCLEMENT WEATHER . 60DEPLOYMENT AND MILITARY DRILL . 60CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (CSS) . 61TESTING CENTERS. 62STUDENT ACTIVITIES. 62PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) . 62ARKANSAS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING ASSOCIATION (ALPNA) . 62SKILLS USA . 62COLLEGIATE FFA . 62STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (SOTA) . 63CLUB SOCCER . 63STUDENT AMBASSADORS . 63STUDENT DIVERSITY ASSOCIATION. 63STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT CLUB (SPTAC) . 63INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS . 63DIVISION OF GENERAL EDUCATION. 65ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES . 66ASSOCIATE OF ARTS. 67EDUCATION K – 6TH GRADE . 68EDUCATION 4TH – 8TH GRADE . 69MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION. 70MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION. 71PSYCHOLOGY . 72STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH . 73DIVISION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION . 75EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN . 76HEALTH PROFESSIONS . 77MEDICAL ASSISTING/TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATES . 78LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING . 79REGISTERED NURSING . 81OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT . 84PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT . 86DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES. 88GENERAL BUSINESS . 89DIGITAL MEDIA & MARKETING . 91AGRICULTURE . 925
UA Cossatot 2020-2021AGRICULTURE BUSINESS . 93AGRICULTURE EDUCATION . 94AGRICULTURE SCIENCE . 95BUSINESS . 96CHILD DEVELOPMENT . 97COMMUNICATIONS. 98CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 99CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 100UA Fayetteville Business Transfer . 101NATURAL RESOURCES . 102DIVISION OF SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES . 104GENERAL TECHNOLOGY . 105AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY . 106Technical Certificate: 30 Credits . 106Certificates Of Proficiency: 10 Credits Each . 106COSMETOLOGY . 107DIESEL
UA Cossatot 2020-2021 FALL 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August Monday August 3 9, 10, and 11 Month Employees Return to Work Monday August 17 First Day of Classes Friday August 28 10 th Class Day/Submit Roster Certifications Monday August 31 11 th Class Day/ADHE Census Date September
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