Sandersville Technical College

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Sandersville Technical College

• New Student Orientation
• (Please hit the Enter key after reading each
  slide.)

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Learn More to Earn More!
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Welcome

• Imagine what you can do at Sandersville Technical
  College. You have access to an education and
  training required for many jobs. We'll go to
  amazing lengths to help you succeed. Weve done
  it for thousands of area residents, and we can do
  it for you. Thank you for making us your
  educational choice.
• This presentation is an orientation to the
  College, our policies, and our procedures. Please
  read your student handbook and catalog carefully,
  and check the STC web site at www.sandersvilletech
  .edu for updates.
• We are always available to answer any questions
  or to assist you while you are attending
  Sandersville Technical College and even after you
  graduate.

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Mission of Sandersville Technical College

• Sandersville Technical College, a member of
  the Technical College System of Georgia, offers
  quality technical and continuing education,
  business and industry services, and adult
  education services. The College provides
  educational, career, and economic development
  opportunities in a student-centered learning
  environment for the citizens and communities of
  Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Warren, and
  Washington Counties through associate degrees,
  diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and
  non-credit certificates.

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Registration Phases

• Advanced/Returning Student Registration
• This registration takes place 2 - 3 weeks prior
  to the start of the quarter and is available to
  currently enrolled students only. Check the
  calendar in the Student Handbook and Catalog or
  on the STC Web site for dates.
• New Student Registration
• New Student Registration is held at each campus
  on designated dates near the end of each
  quarter. Late registration is usually held on
  the main campus one week prior to the start of
  classes and is available to new and returning
  students. NOTE CTD, CMS, and Dual Enrollment
  classes register at designated periods during the
  quarter.

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New Student Registration Steps

• STEP 1
• Meet with your advisor. Students are assigned
  advisors based on their program of study.
• Advisors aid in determining classes students need
  to take to satisfy program requirements.

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New Student Registration Steps

• STEP 2
• Verify your Financial Aid with the Financial Aid
  Staff.
• STEP 3
• Pay any outstanding fees/tuition to the Business
  Office.
• STEP 4
• Give your advisement form to the Registrar for
  processing.

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Continuing Students Registration Steps

• STEP 1
• Meet with your advisor. Students are assigned
  advisors based on their program of study.
• Advisors aid in determining classes students need
  to take to satisfy program requirements.
• STEP 2
• Key your courses into BANNER Web.

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Continuing Students Registration Steps

• STEP 3
• Turn in your advisement form to Student Affairs.
• STEP 4
• Make sure you have turned everything into the
  Financial Aid Office.
• STEP 5
• Pay any outstanding fees/tuition to the Business
  Office.

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Now what?

• After attending registration, you will purchase
  your books on the first day of class at the Main
  Campus Bookstore.
• NOTE If obtaining books with Financial Aid,
  you cannot receive any books until all Financial
  Aid forms have been received and funds are
  awarded.

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Tuition

• Most diplomas and certificates are 36 per credit
  hour.
• There are specific programs which are 53 per
  credit hour
• Basic Plumbing
• Certified Customer Service Specialist
• Certified Manufacturing Specialist
• Carpenters Assistant
• Electricians Assistant
• Certified Nurse Assisting
• Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
• Industrial Supervisory Leadership Specialist
• Commercial Truck Driving with MSHA tuition is
  2784.00.
• Note Tuition fees may change please check
  the STC website for updates.

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Fees

• Other fees due at registration
• Registration Fee 26.00
• Activity Fee 16.00
• Accident Insurance 4.00
• Instructional Technology Fee 35.00
  
• Total Fees 81.00

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Instructional Technology Fee

• A 35 Instructional Technology fee is charged at
  all Georgia technical colleges.
• This fee allows the college to continually
  upgrade computers and other technology required
  in your courses of study. It does not guarantee
  unlimited internet access. For more
  information, review the Student Code of Conduct
  in your STC Handbook.
• THIS FEE IS NOT COVERED BY HOPE. HOWEVER, YOU
  MAY USE YOUR HOPE BOOK FUNDS TO COVER THIS FEE.
  TO DO THIS, YOU MUST SIGN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM
  AND TURN THE FORM IN TO THE REGISTRARS OFFICE!
  WITHOUT YOUR SIGNATURE, WE CANNOT USE THE HOPE
  BOOK MONEY TO COVER THE FEE.
• NOTE Your HOPE Book Award will be reduced,
  and you will possibly owe money for your books.

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Other Costs

• There may be other costs associated with your
  program of study. Please check the Student
  Handbook and Catalog and the STC Web Site.
• Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Certified
  Nurse Assisting, Cosmetology, and Health Care
  Assistant students must pay an annual 11
  clinical liability fee. This fee is not covered
  by HOPE.
• There is an additional fee in the ECCE program
  for CPR training.
• The Commercial Truck Driving program requires
  students pay an 84 fuel surcharge.

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Student Affairs

• The mission of the Student Affairs Division is to
  help each Sandersville Technical College student
  reach his/her full potential. Offices which
  provide services are
• Admissions
• Financial Aid
• Registrar
• Career Services
• Disability Services
• Special Populations
• Assessment Center
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• Student Activities

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Admissions

• The mission of the Admissions Office is to assist
  the College in recruiting, assessing, and
  accepting qualified applicants to the college.
  The Admissions Office adheres to the American
  Association of College Registrars and Admissions
  Officers Professional Practices and Ethical
  Standards in the admission of all students.

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Admissions

• Make sure you have submitted all required
  paperwork including
• Official High School Transcripts
• Any Official Standardized Test Scores
• All Official College Transcripts

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Financial Aid

• The mission of the Financial Aid Office (FAO) is
  to provide financial aid information and
  resources to students in order to assist with
  access and continued enrollment at STC.
• The FAO at STC administers the Pell Grant, FWS,
  SEOG, LEAP, the HOPE Grant and the HOPE
  Scholarship. The FAO adheres to the National
  Association of Student Aid Administrators
  Statement of Good Practice in the administration
  of all programs and in the disclosure of
  information to other parties.

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Financial Aid Tips

• Apply early! You must apply every year the new
  year begins EVERY July. You should apply for the
  new year by April!!!
• Answer every question honestly.
• Open read all correspondence from the FA
  Office. RESPOND IMMEDIATELY to all requests for
  additional information.
• KEEP ALL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION IN A SAFE
  PLACE.

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FA Tips continued

• Read the Financial Aid Section of the Student
  Handbook and Catalog. It is available on the STC
  Web Page at http//www.sandersvilletech.edu
• Learn the SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY .
• PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES.
• A change of major form must be completed by
  midterm for degree programs. Make an appointment
  with the Registrar the Director of Admissions.
• Ask Questions!!!

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Apply Online!!

• You can apply for financial aid ONLINE.
• To apply for Pell, SEOG, and/or Federal Work
  Study
• Go to www.fasfa.ed.gov
• To apply for HOPE
• Go to www.GAcollege411.org
• Or, visit the FA Office where staff will gladly
  help with completing forms.

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Local Scholarships Available

• May and Smith Funeral Directors Scholarship
• Scholarship is available to a Washington County
  High School Senior who plans to attend
  Sandersville Technical College.
• Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarships
• The Georgia Mining Foundation normally awards
  scholarships to students attending one of three
  technical colleges in Georgia. The GMF announces
  the scholarship annually.
• Sterrett Nursing Scholarship
• Scholarship is awarded annually to two Practical
  Nursing students enrolling in Nursing 110.

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Local Scholarships cont

• Bennie Pete Bryan Welding Scholarship
• Scholarship is available to two Washington County
  residents who will be or are currently enrolled
  in STCs Welding Diploma program.
• Janice Jackson Lending Library
• This is a book LOAN program available to students
  on a first-come, first-qualified basis. Students
  must complete the HOPE and FASFA forms FIRST and
  an application which is available in the Student
  Affairs division, Special Populations
  Coordinators office.

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Career Services

• The mission of the Career Services Office is to
  be a resource designed to assist students in
  self-assessment, career exploration,
  decision-making and career planning and
  placement. The Office works with employers in
  the Service Delivery Area to provide qualified
  employees for business and industry.

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Disability Services

• Sandersville Technical College offers
  accommodations and services to assist students
  with disabilities achieve their educational
  goals. The Dean of Student Affairs works with
  students and their instructors to assure
  appropriate accommodations are provided.

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How to Request Accommodations for a Disability

• In order to receive and maintain services, a
  student with a disability must
• Be otherwise qualified for admissions to or
  participation in a program of study with or
  without a reasonable accommodation.
• Disclose (notify) and provide the appropriate
  documentation to the Dean of Student Affairs.
• Appropriate documentation includes medical or
  psychological evaluations not more than 3 years
  old which contain intellectual and achievement
  scores, strengths and weaknesses related to the
  classroom performance, and recommendations for
  academic accommodations.

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Accommodations continued

• All costs associated with obtaining appropriate
  documentation are the responsibility of the
  student.
• Classroom accommodations must be requested each
  and every quarter by providing the Dean of
  Student Affairs a copy of class schedule.
• Students must deliver accommodation form and
  discuss the appropriate accommodations with each
  instructor.
• Financial Aid and other student services are the
  responsibility of the student .

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Special Populations

• Special Populations assistance is provided to
  students from economically disadvantaged
  families, those preparing for non-traditional
  fields, single parents including single pregnant
  women, displaced homemakers, students with
  disabilities, and students with limited English
  proficiency.

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Assessment Center

• STCs Assessment Center provides testing and
  assessment services to students, applicants, and
  employees of area business and industry.
  Assessments available include COMPASS,
  CareerScope (if youre undecided about a major),
  WorkKeys, CAP, MOUS, NOCTI, TABE, and others.
  COMPASS, WorkKeys, and CareerScope are also
  available at the Jefferson and Hancock Centers.

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WIA - Workforce Investment Act

• Qualifications for WIA funding
• Unemployed due to lay-offs    
• Adults age 18 over                              
         
• Must be enrolled in school full-time
  (developmental classes-not approved)              
          
• GPA 2.5 or Higher
• Registered with the Dept. of Labor                
   
• Program of Study chosen in HIGH DEMAND for the
  area in which customer lives
• Registered with the Selective Service (men
  only)   
• Core classes completed

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Get Involved!

• An important part of your college education is
  your involvement in STUDENT ACTIVITIES.
  Sandersville Tech has a variety of student
  organizations and activities.

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Student Organizations

• Student Government Association
• Phi Beta Lambda
• Rotaract
• National Technical Honor Society
• Parents Supporting Parents
• STC Book Club
• GOAL
• Ambassadors Program

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Student Government Association

• The Student Government Association (SGA), which
  is composed of representatives from the student
  body, promotes the school to the community and
  works to improve the quality of technical
  education. SGA meets monthly and organizes
  campus activities for each quarter. SGA also
  provides a forum for student expression and a
  channel of communication between students and
  administration/faculty.

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Phi Beta Lambda

• Membership is open to all students interested in
  pursuing a business or business-related career.
  Membership in PBL helps students learn about
  business and what will be expected of them in the
  workplace. Through PBL, students learn to lead
  and participate in group discussions, preside at
  meetings and conferences, work within committees,
  and engage in practical decision making and
  problem solving.

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Rotaract

• Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for
  students and alumni who are sponsored by a local
  Rotary club making them true "partners in
  service" and key members of the Rotary family.  
  Rotaract clubs organize a variety of projects and
  activities to address the physical and social
  needs of their communities while promoting
  international understanding and peace.

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National Technical Honor Society

• After completing 30 credit hours, Diploma- and
  Degree-seeking students attaining a 3.5
  cumulative grade point average or higher are
  asked to join National Technical Honor Society
  at STC. The mission of NTHS is to recognize
  individual student achievement and excellence in
  workforce education and to encourage leadership,
  citizenship, integrity, and responsibility.

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Parents Supporting Parents

• The purpose of this group is to bring together
  students including single parents, displaced
  homemakers, non-traditional students, and any
  others in an effort to provide valuable
  resources, support, and encouragement during
  their studies at Sandersville Tech. Meetings are
  held quarterly at the Main Campus and the
  Jefferson and Hancock Centers.

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STC Book Club

• Sandersville Technical College offers a student,
  faculty, and staff Book Club on campus.  Book
  Club members read one book per month, and then
  meet to discuss it.  Books include fiction,
  non-fiction, autobiographies, and biographies.
  The Book Club offers the chance to get to know
  others on campus AND to improve your reading
  skills.

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GOAL

• The GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of
  Leadership) program is co-sponsored statewide by
  the Business Council of Georgia and the State
  Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
  Sandersville Technical College and its Student
  Government Association co-sponsor GOAL locally.
• The main objectives of the GOAL program are to
  spotlight the importance of technical education
  in a modern society, to reward students who excel
  in learning a skill, to encourage pride in
  workmanship, to generate a greater respect and
  appreciation for the working person, and to
  emphasize the dignity of work in todays society.

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STC Ambassadors

• The Ambassadors Program is comprised of an elite
  group of students who represent STC and the
  student body. Responsibilities include giving
  tours for campus visitors, assisting with
  orientation and registration for new students,
  recruiting prospective students, and assisting
  with other college activities. The Ambassadors
  are students who were nominated for the GOAL
  program by their instructors.

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How can I get Involved?

• If you are interested in any of our Student
  Organizations, please contact the Office of
  Student Affairs at 478-553-2064. We will direct
  you to the student organizations advisor.

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Learning Support Services

• Do you need help in Math, Reading, Psychology,
  Employability Skills, or English?
• Dont miss the chance to get FREE professional
  TUTORING SERVICES!!!
• Locations are Lab 115 (Main Campus) and at the
  Jefferson Hancock Centers.
• Schedule of days/times is posted at the beginning
  of each quarter.

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High School Coordination

• Provides students an opportunity to participate
  in a seamless educational system that includes
  high-level academic and technical preparation for
  workforce readiness and lifelong learning and
• Eliminates undue entrance delays, duplication of
  course content, or loss of credit.

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High School Articulation

• Recent high school graduates may be eligible to
  articulate, or transfer, some high school course
  credit to Sandersville Tech.
• Criteria for Articulation
• Student must have achieved a minimum of 85 as the
  high school course grade and presented the high
  school transcript prior to enrollment.
• Student must be accepted to Sandersville Tech
  within 18 months of graduation from high school.
• Student must successfully validate credit.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree Information

• All students desiring to change their program of
  study to an Associate Degree of Applied Science
  should visit the Student Affairs Office and make
  an appointment with the Registrar the Director
  of Admissions by midterm.

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Transferability of Courses and Programs

• All Associate of Applied Science Degree programs
  offered at Sandersville Technical College are
  terminal programs.
• Acceptance of transfer credit from Sandersville
  Technical College is the decision of the
  receiving institution.
• Questions concerning the transferability of
  courses and programs must be addressed with the
  receiving institution prior to taking the courses
  or programs, if a higher level of degree is being
  sought.

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STC Catalog and Student Handbook

• It is important that you read your Catalog and
  student Handbook. A hardcopy of the Handbook is
  available in the Admissions Office at the Main
  Campus and Centers, and you may download a copy
  of the catalog via the STC web site at
  www.sandersvilletech.edu.

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STC Student Policies Info
Please read this important information in your
STC Student Handbook and Catalog.

• Sexual Harassment Policy
• STC Code of Conduct
• Weapons Policy
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Policy

• Student Right to Know Information
• Refund Policy
• Grading Policy
• Tobacco Policy

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Student Right-To-Know

• Statement of Compliance
• Sandersville Technical College is in compliance
  with the Student Right-To-Know and The Jeanne
  Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
  (originally known as the "Campus Security Act"
  Pub. L. 101 542 as amended by Pub. L. 102-26 the
  Higher Educational Technical Amendments of 1991.)
• Sandersville Tech discloses the following
  information to students

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SRTK Graduation Rates

• To comply with the disclosure of graduation rates
  under the Student Right-To-Know Act, a cohort
  group (i.e. those students enrolling for the
  first time at the post-secondary level at this
  institution on a full-time basis.) is established
  each Fall Quarter.
• The graduation rates are available to all
  prospective students and given to all new
  students at Orientation. The statistics are
  published in the Student Handbook and Catalog and
  on the Web Site at www.sandersvilletech.edu.

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SRTK Refund Policy

• The Tuition Refund Policy at Sandersville Tech
  includes information in regards to receiving a
  tuition/fee refund prior to classes beginning,
  after classes start, and after the first three
  class days of the quarter. The policy is in the
  Student Handbook and Catalog and on the Web Site
  at www.sandersvilletech.edu.

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SRTK Title IV Refund Policy

• The Title IV Refund Policy at Sandersville Tech
  is in compliance with the Federal Title IV Refund
  Policy. The policy includes information in
  regards to the PELL Grant in the Student Handbook
  Catalog and on the Web Site at
  www.sandersvilletech.edu.

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SRTK Withdrawal Policy

• The Withdrawal Policy at Sandersville Tech
  includes information in regards to withdrawing
  from a course after the add/drop period or
  withdrawing from Sandersville Tech completely.
  The policy is located in the Student Handbook and
  Catalog and on the Web Site at www.sandersvilletec
  h.edu.

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SRTK Withdrawal Procedures

• Obtain a withdrawal form from your advisor,
  instructor, or Student Affairs.
• Take the form to your instructor(s) who will
  assign a grade of W, WP, or WF and
  withdrawal date.
• Turn the form into the Registrars Office. It is
  VERY important to turn this form in ASAP.

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SRTK Placement Rates

• Placement Rate
• The FY 2007 STC Job Placement Rate was 99.

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SRTK Student Records

• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
  1974 Information on FERPA is located in the
  Student Handbook and Catalog and on the Web Site
  at www.sandersvilletech.edu.

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SRTK Student Records cont

• As a student you have a right to review and
  challenge information in academic files and to
  have copies of that information.
• STC must have written and dated consent to send
  transcripts.
• The Records Office requires 3 days to process the
  request.

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Crime Statistics

• Sandersville Tech administration maintains an
  updated record of all criminal activities
  reported on campus by staff and the Hancock,
  Jefferson, and Washington County Sheriffs
  Departments, and the Sandersville Police
  Department. These statistics are printed annually
  and are made available to all prospective
  students, currently enrolled students, and
  employees.
• Please check the STC Web Site for the most
  up-to-date information.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

• Sexual harassment of employees and students at
  Sandersville Technical College is strictly
  prohibited.
• Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination
  and is a violation of state and federal law as
  well as of the policy of the Technical College
  System of Georgia.
• Non-compliance with this policy is grounds for
  disciplinary measures, including dismissal, as
  deemed necessary by the colleges president.
• It is the intent of Sandersville Technical
  College to provide an academic and work
  environment, which is free, of any type of
  discrimination, including sexual harassment.
• The entire policy is in the STC Student Handbook
  and Catalog and on the STC Web site.

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Student Code of Conduct

• Sandersville Technical College students assume an
  obligation to act in a manner compatible with the
  fulfillment of the mission of the College.
• The Technical College community recognizes its
  responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive
  to growth. With these principles in mind, the
  Sandersville Technical College Student Body
  Association in conjunction with the Student
  Affairs Office established this Student Code of
  Conduct.
• The Student Code of Conduct is located in the STC
  Student Handbook and Catalog and on the STC Web
  Site.

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Grievance Policy

• If there is a grievance or complaint, a student
  should first discuss the issue with the
  instructor or staff member involved.
• If not satisfactorily resolved, then the student
  should follow the Student Grievance policy.
• The policy is posted in the Student Center, on
  the STC Web Site, and in the Student Handbook and
  Catalog.

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Academic Honors

• Presidents List students who achieve a 3.5 or
  higher GPA quarterly.
• Honor Graduate degree or diploma program
  graduate with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in program
  required courses with no grade below a C.
• National Technical Honor Society after
  completing 30 credit hours diploma and degree
  seeking students attaining a 3.5 or higher.

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Maintaining Academic Standards

• GPA Grade Point Average
• Probation
• Suspension
• Dismissal
• Financial Aid Academic Standards of Progress

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Grade Point Average

• Quarterly GPA -
• is calculated by dividing the total number of
  quality points by the total number of credit
  hours attempted in a quarter.
• Cumulative GPA -
• is an attempt to reflect the total credit
  instructional activity of the student. The CGPA
  is not affected by program of study, changes in
  program of study, or student classification. The
  cumulative grade point average is that grade
  point average calculated on all attempts at all
  credit courses taken at the institution. The
  cumulative grade point average is recalculated
  after each quarter to include the current
  quarters grades.
• Graduation GPA -
• is calculated only on those courses required for
  graduation. When a course is taken more than
  once, the final grade will be used in calculating
  the grade point average for graduation. A 2.0
  grade point average is needed for graduation.

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Probation

• A student who fails to maintain a 2.0 GPA for all
  work attempted in any quarter shall be placed on
  academic probation. The purpose of academic
  probation is to alert students to the fact that
  their academic performance is not acceptable and
  to point out the possible consequences if
  improvement is not made during the next quarter
  of enrollment.
• A student placed on academic probation (or
  admitted on probation) must attain a minimum 2.0
  GPA during the next quarter in attendance to
  remove his/herself from probationary status. A
  student who fails to do so is subject to academic
  suspension. Students may not graduate while on
  probationary status.
• Applicants who are on academic probation or have
  a cumulative GPA under 2.0 at their previous
  institution may be accepted on academic
  probation. Students admitted on probation must
  attain a minimum 2.0 GPA during the next quarter
  in attendance to be removed from probationary
  status.

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Suspension

• A student who fails to remove him/herself from
  academic probation by attaining a minimum 2.0 GPA
  the next quarter in attendance after being placed
  on probation is subject to academic suspension
  and dismissal. During the first quarter of
  enrollment after academic suspension, a student
  is placed on academic probation.
• A student who is academically dismissed must stay
  out of school one quarter before petitioning for
  readmission.
• A second academic dismissal will constitute a
  final dismissal.

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Student Satisfactory Academic Progress

• To maintain eligibility for receipt of financial
  aid at Sandersville Technical College, students
  must maintain qualitative and quantitative
  academic progress.
• QUALITATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students must
  maintain no less than a 2.0 cumulative Grade
  Point Average (GPA) which includes all credit
  courses appearing on their entire academic
  transcript, and

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Student Satisfactory Academic Progress continued.

• QUANTITATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRESS
• Once all the hours attempted at Sandersville
  Technical College plus all transfer hours
  accepted by Sandersville Technical College, reach
  one and one-half of the total hours required to
  complete current certificate or diploma program
  in which a student is enrolled, he/she is no
  longer eligible for any type of state or federal
  financial aid.

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Expected Classroom Behavior

• Arrive on time.
• Be prepared.
• Turn off beepers/phones.
• Be considerate.
• Maintain respect.
• If a problem arises, please make an appointment
  with your instructor after class.

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Exemption Exams

• You may receive credit for courses by passing an
  institutional exemption exam.
• Complete the Application for Credit by Exemption
  Examination and obtain approval from your
  academic advisor before you register for your
  courses.
• Take the completed application to the STC
  Business Office and pay the required exemption
  examination fee for each course to be challenged.
  (The cost is 20 per course and must be paid
  prior to taking the test.)
• Receive a Passing score on the exam. A grade
  of EX will be entered on the permanent record
  if the exemption exam is successfully completed.
  The credit hours for the exempted courses will
  not be computed in the grade point average.

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Grades

• No grades are sent via U.S. Postal Service mail.
• You can obtain grades via BANNER Web!

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BANNER Web

• Students who have completed all developmental
  studies requirements may register online via
  BANNER Web.
• All students can
• View and print grades
• View and print unofficial transcripts
• View and print schedules

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Directions - Viewing Grades and Transcripts Online

• Step 1 Go to Sandersville Techs website at
  www.sandersvilletech.edu
• Step 2 Choose Current Student, My STC,
  BannerWeb scroll down click STC BannerWeb
  enter ID and PIN. If you forget your PIN,
  enter your ID and click Forgot PIN.
• Step 3 Choose Login, then Student Services
  Financial Aid
• Step 4 Choose Student Records, or Academic
  Transcript, then Submit
• If you have any questions, please contact the
  Registrars Office at 478-240-5161.

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Online Advanced Registration for Returning
Students

• 095/096/097 Students - ONLINE Registration is not
  available.
• Step 1 Complete Advisement
• Contact Your Advisor and make an appointment.
• Step 2 Go to www.sandersvilletech.edu.
• Step 3 Choose Current Student, My STC, then
  Banner Web. Click STC BannerWeb Login then STC
  BannerWeb again. Enter your ID and PIN. Click
  Login
• Step 4 Choose Student Services Financial Aid.
• Step 5 Choose Registration Menu choose Add/Drop
  Classes.
• Step 6 Enter Current Term, then Submit.
• Step 7 Enter CRN number for the class from
  regist. form.
• Step 8 Choose Submit Changes and click View
  Fees.
• Step 9 Choose Student Detail Schedule.
• PRINT THIS SCREEN
• FOR YOUR RECORDS.

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Work Ethics
STC gives a work ethics grade for every course a
student takes at STC. Grades are awarded based
on

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude

• Productivity
• Organization
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

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Warranty

• Sandersville Tech offers the following guarantee
  to its graduates and business partners
• If one of our graduates, who was educated under
  a standard program, and his/her employer agree
  that the employee is deficient in one or more
  competencies as designed in the standards,
  Sandersville Tech will retrain the employee at no
  cost to the employee or employer.

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STC Campus Center Contacts

• Main Campus
• 1189 Deepstep Road
• Sandersville, GA 31082
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Toll Free 877 399-8324
• STC Jefferson County Center
• (Extension Campus)
• 1257 Warrior Trail
• Louisville, GA 30434
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

• STC Transportation Center
• (Extension Campus)
• 1678 Kaolin Road
• Sandersville, GA 31082
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• STC Hancock County Center
• (Extension Campus)
• Rt. 2, Box 1000
• Sparta, GA 31087
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

www.sandersvilletech.edu
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Student Affairs Contacts

• STC Main Line 478-553-2050
• Student Affairs
• Admissions 478 553-2064
• Financial Aid 478-553-2131
• Registrar 478-553-2066
• Career Services 478-553-2124
• Disability Services 478-553-2124
• Special Populations 478-240-5162
• Assessment Center 478 553-2093
• WIA 478-240-5167
• Dean of Student Affairs 478-553-2124
• VP of Academic/Student Affairs 478-553-2068
• TTY 1-800- 255-0056

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Other Contacts

• Learning Support/Tutoring Services 478 553-2145
• Adult Literacy 478-553-2079
• Business Industry Services 478-553-2445
• CDL Testing 478-553-2408
• Continuing Education 478-553-2149
• Economic Development 478-553-2054
• GED Testing Service 478-553-2110
• Academic Affairs 478-553-2051
• High School Coordinator 478 553-2098
• Presidents Office 478-553-2148

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Nondiscrimination Statement

• Sandersville Technical College does not
  discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
  national or ethnic origin, gender, religion,
  disability, age, political affiliation or belief,
  disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or
  citizenship status (except in those special
  circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This
  nondiscrimination policy encompasses the
  operation of all educational programs and
  activities including admissions policies,
  scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other
  College-administered programs. It also
  encompasses the employment of personnel and
  contracting for goods and services.
• The College shall promote the realization of
  equal opportunity through a positive continuing
  program of specific practices designed to ensure
  the full realization of equal opportunity.

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Contact Information

• The following individuals have been designated as
  responsible for coordinating these efforts
• ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
• Dean of Student Affairs
• Johnnie Edge
• 478 553-2124
• Room 204B
• Title IX/Sexual Harassment
• Title IV Coordinator
• Special Populations Coordinator
• Dessie Hall
• 478 240-5162
• Room 204C

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Contact Information cont

• Campus Security Coordinator
• Vice President of Administrative Services
• Rosemary Burgamy
• 478 553-2055
• Room 101
• EOE Coordinator (Employees)
• Human Resources Coordinator
• Sharon Veal
• 478 553-2056
• Room 101

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Contact Information cont

• Inquiries concerning the application of these
  policies and procedures may be directed to the
  individuals listed perviously at
• Sandersville Technical College1189 Deepstep
  RoadSandersville GA 31082Phone [phone]

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• Sandersville Technical College is accredited by
  the Commission of the Council on Occupational
  Education.
• Requests for additional information on the
  policies, standards, or procedures of the
  Commission of the Council on Occupational
  Education may be addressed to
• Dr. Gary Puckett
• Executive Director
• Commission of the
• Council on Occupational Education
• 41 Perimeter Center East, N.E.
• Suite 640
• Atlanta, GA 30346
• 770 396-3898
• Sandersville Technical College is a unit of the
• Technical College System of Georgia