Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) The college shall provide opportunities
for student learning and success through open access, equity, and academic
excellence.
(B) Annually, the
college will determine student residency for the purpose of assessing tuition
and fees for credit courses in accordance with the state of Ohio board of
regents and the Ohio association of collegiate registrars and admission
officers guidelines.
(C) The
college will provide developmental educational programs and services that
identify and serve the needs of students for whom access to full educational
opportunities can be improved through essential educational skills training and
special support services.
(D)
Admissions.
(1) The college shall facilitate
access to affordable and widely attainable educational opportunities and
services. The college admissions processes will encourage a multicultural
environment, and will not illegally discriminate against applicants or students
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, or national origin.
(2)
In the event that the college lacks capacity to admit all qualified applicants,
residents of Cuyahoga county shall be given admission preference.
(3) Only those individuals who meet one or
more of the following requirements may be admitted to the college:
(a) High school graduates.
(b) Any person providing documentation of
successful completion of the GED.
(c) High school non-graduates who are
participating in dual enrollment programs.
(d) High school non-graduates who have
attained the age of eighteen.
(4) Applicants must submit the following
credentials to the office of admissions and records at the campus of their
choice:
(a) A completed application for
admission form.
(b) A high school
transcript or an official GED transcript, if any.
(c) Official transcripts from all colleges or
universities previously attended, if any.
(5) Admission to the college does not
necessarily ensure entry into a specific credit or non-credit program. The
college maintains standards for entry to selected limited access programs.
Individuals applying for admission to such programs may be required to submit
additional credentials and documentation as determined by the appropriate
academic or non-credit department.
(6) Applicants who are enrolled at another
college or university and who desire to be admitted to the college under a
transient status may be asked to submit a transient permission form from their
home institution. Proof of completion of a prerequisite course may be required
and demonstrated on a transcript from the home institution.
(7) Some applicants may be required to submit
additional paperwork. These may include, without limitation:
(a) High school students - PSEOP application
or other early admission application.
(b) Program 60 - proof of residency in the
state of Ohio for one year.
(c)
Cross registration - enrollment form designated by the Northeast Ohio council
on higher education.
(d) Dual
admission programs - specific application for each program.
(8) If students do not enroll for
the term indicated on their applications, they may reactivate their
applications without resubmitting credentials by notifying the office of
admissions and records prior to the first day of class of the following
term.
(9) The college will provide
opportunities for high school students to receive college credit through a
variety of programs, including but not limited to tech prep, post secondary
enrollment Options, and dual enrollment options.
(a) The tech prep program offers a "2+2"
curriculum that allows students graduating from tech prep high school programs
articulated with the college to receive credit for college courses as
prescribed in the articulation agreement provided all requirements are
met.
(b) The post secondary
enrollment options program provides eligible secondary school students to take
college level courses which will complement their educational goals and allow
them to explore new fields and become exposed to collegiate teaching methods
and procedures. Students can select either: option A - college courses for
college credit only, or option B - college courses secondary school and college
credit.
(c) The dual enrollment
options program is available only for high school students who have been
determined by the college to have demonstrated the academic ability, maturity,
and preparation required to be successful in a college course or courses. Being
admitted to a dual enrollment options program does not entitle a student to
enroll in any course of his/her choice. The college shall determine under what
circumstances students qualify for specific courses. Those wishing to enroll in
math or English courses will be required to take the college placement test(s)
to determine the appropriate course level.
(d) The terms of admission to these programs
are subject to articulation agreements and specific academic program
requirements.
(E) Assessment.
(1) The college shall assess the English and
mathematics skills of its students and prescribe enrollment in appropriate
English and mathematics courses to help facilitate students' opportunities for
academic and personal success.
(2)
Evaluation of the assessment instruments and placement criteria will be
reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis.
(3) Persons holding a college degree may have
the assessment process waived.
(4)
The following students must participate in the assessment and placement
process:
(a) All students registering for an
initial English or mathematics course.
(b) All students who register for twelve or
more credit hours during their initial semester at the college.
(c) All students who have accumulated a total
of twelve credit hours during previous terms.
(d) All applicants who are currently in high
school.
(F)
Registration.
The college shall provide various processes to enable students
to enroll including, but not limited to, in person, online, via mail or by
telephone. The academic calendar, published in the course schedule and catalog
specifies dates, times and other relevant information necessary to register for
courses.
(G) Counseling and
academic advising..
(1) The college provides
counseling and academic advising services focused on the developmental needs of
students. These services are designed to help benefit the student's academic
experience.
(2) The college will
provide instructional, professional counseling, and advising services for
current, former and prospective students seeking assistance in effectively
implementing their educational and career decisions.
(H) Financial aid.
(1) The college shall publish and make
readily available to current and prospective students information on federal,
state, local, private and institutional financial assistance
programs.
(2) The college is
subject to various laws and regulations relating to student financial
aid.
(3) Awards and disbursements
of financial aid funds to students must be authorized by the campus financial
aid office at the campus of registration.
(I) Student life and athletics.
The collage shall provide opportunities for students to
participate in athletic and co-curricular activities designed to enhance their
academic, personal, and social development.
(J) The president or the president's designee
is here by directed to take all steps necessary and appropriate for the
effective implementation of this procedure.
Replaces: 3354:1-30-02
