Williamsburg Technical College, a two-year postsecondary institution located in the Atlantic Coast region of South Carolina, began its educational function in 1969 as "Williamsburg Regional Manpower Training Center" largely through endeavors made by local leaders and officials within Williamsburg County. At its inception, the institution fulfilled the single greatest need in Williamsburg County, the need for a comprehensive manpower training center to provide job training, attract industry and, as a result, attack the poverty, out-migration and unemployment which plagued the county.

Williamsburg Technical College opened its doors to students in late 1969, representing a new concept in comprehensive education coupled with various supportive services. For the first time in South Carolina, and most particularly in Williamsburg County, all the following capabilities and services were available in one concentrated area: technical education, adult education, vocational education for high school students, continuing education for personal enrichment, and the offices of the state Job Service and Vocational Rehabilitation.

On January 31, 1975, by Act of the S.C. Legislature, the institution changed its name from the "Williamsburg Regional Manpower Training Center" to the "Williamsburg Technical, Vocational and Adult Education Center," a title which at that time more accurately reflected its purpose.

The College became accredited in December 1977 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Following accreditation, and with approval of the S.C. State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, in February 1979 the institution officially became known as Williamsburg Technical College. The College’s accreditation was reaffirmed in December 1982, in December 1992, and in December 2002.

The uniqueness of the College and the contributions it has made to the community were recognized during 1976, when the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration selected Williamsburg Technical College as one of 200 projects in the United States for the "Horizons on Display Program," which recognized the "problem solving capacity in American communities."

To ensure the potential for each Williamsburg Technical College student to successfully complete the educational programs he/she is pursuing, the College has embarked on specific steps to create a positive learning environment. During 1977 and 1978, curricula were expanded with associate degrees in the areas of General Technology, General Business and Secretarial Science. In the spring of 1981, the College further expanded its curricula by including the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degree college transfer programs. More recently, the College has added an associate degree in Public Service with a major in Early Childcare and Education, a certificate in Nail Technology and a diploma in Practical Nursing. Williamsburg Technical College continues to revise and update existing curricula to ensure that course and program offerings remain abreast of current teaching techniques and industrial trends.

Williamsburg Technical College is committed to helping students discover their abilities and interests while developing them to the fullest extent, consistent with their own goals and capabilities and the needs of society.

As a member of the South Carolina Technical College System, Williamsburg Technical College is fully committed to the system-wide philosophy expressed by the S.C. State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. This philosophy stresses the need for each institution to offer high-quality education that "minimizes geographic, economic, academic and other barriers to postsecondary education." Williamsburg Technical College recognizes the importance of an "open door" admission policy which states that the College has an "obligation to respond to the needs of each student at his or her level of ability and development."

In keeping with the system-wide philosophy, Williamsburg Technical College is committed to a comprehensive approach to education which includes the programs in occupational and technical fields, special industrial training, college parallel programs and community service.

The College also has a special obligation to maintain a strong program of student financial aid that will diminish economic deterrents to higher education.

Williamsburg Technical College is a public, two-year college which grants associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education units. Its purpose is two-fold: to provide quality, affordable, and accessible opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their educational goals and to provide a fiscally, administratively, and academically sound and supportive environment in which these educational goals may be achieved.

Williamsburg Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical College System, is a public, two-year, associate degree, diploma, and certificate granting institution serving Williamsburg County. The mission of Williamsburg Technical College is to offer quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities and experiences that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and to encourage economic development in Williamsburg County. The College offers to residents of Williamsburg County with varying academic skill levels the opportunity for postsecondary vocational, technical, and occupational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in any of the area’s manufacturing firms specializing in textiles, plastics, or metal fabrication. Additionally, Williamsburg Technical College offers postsecondary vocational programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment in many of the county’s service industries to include cosmetology, nursing, and automotive repair. Associate degree programs are also offered which enable students to gain access through transfer to other postsecondary education. Through curricular programs and extensive continuing education and special programs and in cooperation with business and industry, the College attempts to produce ethical and skilled employees with leadership abilities who are also competent in their fields, capable of adjusting to change, and knowledgeable of current technological advances.

Williamsburg Technical College affirms the following values as guides for the institution to fulfill its mission, goals, philosophy, and operational procedures.

The College is committed to:

Students: belief in the capacity of individuals to be productive, to grow, and to achieve their highest potential.

Quality Education: commitment to high standards for educational programs that enhance the personal, social, and economic potential of the individual.

Access: commitment to educational access for all who are eligible and who have the desire and ability to benefit from program offerings.

Contribution to Community: recognition of a partnership with and respect for cultural diversity in the community which supports local civic, economic, educational and cultural needs, and enriches the quality of community life.

Quality Work Environment: commitment to instructional and organizational development which results in open communication and involvement in planning and decision making in an ethical environment.

The vision of Williamsburg Technical College is to:

- provide innovative instruction and learning of the highest caliber for higher education and lifelong learning to become the first educational choice of area citizens;

- provide exceptional lifelong learning opportunities to meet the continuing educational challenges of the future;

- make a dramatic impact on the economic development of our community by providing a highly skilled and well-trained workforce to meet the progressive needs of business and industry;

- exemplify a respect for cultural diversity in a student-oriented environment;

- increase educational opportunities for all eligible area citizens by providing maximum accessibility to all College programs;

- support and encourage continued professional growth so that faculty members are equipped to deliver the highest quality teaching and College staff can excel in performing their duties;

- maximize awareness of the College as a dynamic center of learning and achieve the utmost respect and support of our community; and

- enhance the learning environment by providing the best buildings, facilities, and state-of-the-art equipment possible.

Williamsburg Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500) to award associate degrees.

Williamsburg Technical College, through its business unit, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the offering of its business programs that culminate in the Associate in General Business and Associate in Office Systems Technology Degrees.

Williamsburg Technical College is located in Kingstree, South Carolina, the county seat of Williamsburg County. The College’s location affords students opportunities to enjoy the atmosphere of rural South Carolina while being near the more metropolitan lifestyles of Florence, Columbia, Charleston and the Grand Strand which are each about an hour’s drive from the Kingstree campus.

Located on 41 acres of land on Highway 377, Williamsburg Technical College is housed in five buildings:

- the Administration Building which contains classrooms, computer laboratories, a multimedia/distance learning classroom, an industrial laboratory, a physical science laboratory, an auditorium, a student lounge, a faculty/staff lounge, and administrative offices;

- the Vocational Technology Building containing offices, technical laboratories, and classrooms;

- The Meriwether Building which houses the library, classrooms, and offices of the Student Services Division;

- the Nail Technology Building;

- and a Special Training Center off campus on Highway 52.

Sited between Williamsburg Regional Hospital and Kingstree Senior High School, the College is in a unique location which enhances its ability to serve the surrounding community.

Williamsburg County Legislative Delegation

Members are:

Sen. John Yancey McGill

Rep. Cathy Harvin

Rep. Kenneth Kennedy

Rep. Carl L. Anderson

As one of the 16 colleges within South Carolina’s state system of technical colleges, Williamsburg Technical College is under the policy and administrative control of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. This Board establishes policies applicable on a system-wide basis and, where necessary, administrative procedures required to implement these system-wide policies.

Dan P. Gray First Congressional District

William Brantley Harvey, Jr. (vice chair) Second Congressional District

Vacant Third Congressional District

Rev. Benjamin D. Snoddy Fourth Congressional District

Ralph A. Odom, Jr. (chair) Fifth Congressional District

Vacant Sixth Congressional District

Montez C. Martin, Jr. Member at Large

Guy C. Tarrant Member at Large

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. Member at Large

Robert E. Barnette Member at Large

Inez Tenenbaum Superintendent, S.C. Department of Education, Ex Officio

Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Secretary of Commerce, Ex Officio

Barry W. Russell System President

The College is governed by an Area Commission composed of 11 members who are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Williamsburg County Legislative Delegation. Members are appointed for staggered three-year terms. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer are elected annually by the Commission members. The Commission meets monthly. It sets policy for the College consistent with the policies established by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education.

Members of the Commission are:

Gregory B. Askins-Vice Chairman

Joan B.Thompson-Secretary-Treasurer

Kenneth Gardner

Lorraine B. Dimery

M. Oneal Kirby

Walter H. Brown

J. Braxton Lovett

S. Christine Green

Gertrude P. Williams

F.E. Huggins, Jr.

Harry Huell

Begun in 1995, the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation is the coordinating agent for all College fundraising. To maximize success, avoid duplication of efforts, and assure adherence to WTCF and WTC priorities and policies, all gift solicitation, proposals for gift solicitation, or fundraising events to be conducted by anyone (including faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, etc.) for the benefit of the College or any part of the College shall require the review by the Chief Development Officer and final approval of the administrative council. Approval of the WTC Foundation is required prior to the acceptance of certain gifts.

In the broadest sense, the purpose of the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation is to create an awareness within the private sector of the financial needs of the College that are not met by state or federal support and to implement a plan to generate financial support through private development. To fulfill these purposes, the Office of Development and Public Information coordinates an organized program for obtaining gift support from alumni, friends, faculty, staff, businesses, corporations, organizations, and private foundations for both annual and capital purposes.

Foundation Board members are:

Henry Poston, Chair

Jennifer Kellahan

Ann Rodgers Chandler, Secretary

W.B. Wilson

Robert Cherinko, Treasurer

Louise Easterling

Leonard Jonte

Eleanor Foxworth

Richard Treme

Larry Crabtree

Walter Brown

The President is responsible for the total program of the institution, including instruction, personnel, plant and facilities, student affairs, fiscal management and budget. His role is that of the educational leader as well as the institutional chief executive officer.

The function of the Chief Business Officer is to carry out the administrative fiscal requirements of the College. This includes the preparation and administration of the annual budget which is derived from a variety of fund sources. Responsibilities also include purchasing; inventory control; and proper maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.

Commensurate with its goal of responsiveness and support for the industrial development and growth within its service area, the College provides vocational and technical programs capable of meeting the needs of the industrial community. If additional programs are deemed necessary to provide for skills and/or occupational needs of an existing or potential industry, curricula can be tailored to meet those training needs. For further information, contact the Office of the President or the Director of Continuing Education.

Williamsburg Technical College provides computer labs for students, faculty, and staff. Students may have access to lab services upon presenting a current Williamsburg Technical College identification card or a referral slip from a Williamsburg Tech instructor.

Computer Lab A (Room 230), a free-use lab available to students, faculty, and staff provides current application software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, visual presentation, computerized accounting, and Internet access.

Computer Lab B (Room 231), a programming center, facilitates curriculum classes in BASIC, COBOL, Visual Basic, and C++ programming. Additionally, Computer Lab B functions as a support lab, providing current application software and Internet access for general college curriculum and continuing education classes.

Library Computers are available for word processing and Internet access with a charge per copy for printed materials.

Complementing the structured computer lab facilities are three mobile computer-based lab units, providing multimedia presentation capabilities for both classroom and conference demand. Both computer labs and mobile lab units are available to students, faculty and staff as open lab resource centers. The hours of operation vary and are posted at the beginning of each semester. A lab operator is available during assigned hours to assist students, faculty, and staff desiring to use the computer labs. For additional information, contact the lab operator or the Dean of Instruction.

Williamsburg Technical College’s Library is a multimedia library housing a videotape distribution center and closed circuit television programming. Television sources include the S.C. Educational Television Commission system and a television receive-only satellite dish with both C and KU bands. The library is located in the Meriwether Building on the WTC campus.

The library maintains collections of over 25,000 printed volumes, 109 periodicals and a wide variety of audiovisual materials such as DVDs, CD-ROM, filmstrips, kits, audiocassettes and videocassettes. Numerous magazines and newspapers provide up-to-date information about events in communities surrounding Williamsburg Technical College and the region in general. Several computers are available for word processing and Internet access with a charge per copy for printed materials from the computers in the library. A photocopier machine is also available for reproducing materials for a charge. Materials are selected and designed to serve the varied needs of Williamsburg Technical College students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

The WTC library is a member of the South Carolina Information and Library Services Consortium (SCILS). This consortium consists of several technical college libraries within the state. The WTC online catalog can display its library holdings as well as holdings from other libraries within the consortium. In addition, the library is part of the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries (PASCAL). The library is normally open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Reference assistance is provided during regular hours of operation.

The Academic Support Center’s function at Williamsburg Technical College is to identify, develop, implement, and deliver comprehensive and consistent academic support services to all WTC students and faculty. The services are designed to help each student reach his/her academic potential by stressing individual development in learning. The Academic Support Center is currently located in Room 214. Call (843) 355-4122 for appointments and information. Standard operating hours are Mondays - Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays by appointment.

The purpose of the Academic Support Center is to provide the following programs to WTC students at no charge:

Tutoring—in math, science, and English during regular College hours of operation. Tutoring will occur in the Academic Support Center where requests for assistance must be made. Students may receive tutoring in more than one subject.

Williamsburg Technical College does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color, national origin or religion. For information about Title IX or Section 504, contact the Dean of Student Services, (843) 355-4170.

It is the policy of Williamsburg Technical College to employ means to ensure compliance with the English Fluency in Higher Education Act of 1991. The purpose of the policy and procedures is to define methods to ensure that all permanent and adjunct faculty whose first language is other than English, and who teach one or more credit courses, possess adequate proficiency in both the written and spoken English language and that appropriate response be given to student complaints regarding an instructor’s English fluency. For more information, contact the Dean of Instruction, Rusty Elliott, (843) 355-4138.

The College is usually open for business between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. The College telephone switchboard is normally maintained during standard daytime business hours.

Local - (843) 355-4110; Toll free - (800) 768-2021

Admissions/Financial Aid/Registrar/Student Services - (843) 355-4289

Business Office - (843) 355-4296

Center for Accelerated Technology Training - (843) 355-4278

Continuing Education - (843) 355-4298

Development/Public Relations - (843) 355-4294

Distance Learning - (843) 355-4285

Educational Talent Search - (843) 355-4281

President - (843) 355-4295

Student Support Services - (843) 355-4279

Upward Bound - (843) 355-4288

Admissions - admissions@wiltech.edu

Continuing Education - brownj@wiltech.edu

Williamsburg Technical College also hosts a Web site accessible on the Internet. Information about the College, including curriculum programs and course schedules, are available on this site. The Web address is www.wiltech.edu. Individual or office email addresses or phone numbers may be found on the Web site.

Students, employees, and other authorized persons will be expected to provide their own parts, supplies, and materials for any project involving a work order. Necessary authorization from the appropriate dean must be secured prior to beginning the work order. The College will charge an additional ten percent of the invoice or fair value price of a part, material, or supply provided by the person responsible for the work order.

The College does not guarantee any aspect of the work order. All work is performed by students in training. The College accepts no responsibility for any damage, theft, or other losses sustained by an individual’s property while it is on campus.

To ensure a program of instruction marked by excellence, the South Carolina Technical College system supports the concept of academic freedom. In the development of knowledge, research endeavors, and creative activities, faculty and students must be free to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and scholarly criticism. Faculty members are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject matter, but they shall be careful not to introduce teaching matters which have no relation to their field. Faculty and students must be able to examine ideas in an atmosphere of freedom and confidence and to participate as responsible citizens in community affairs.

The Technical College System also recognizes that commitment to every freedom carries with it attendant responsibilities. The faculty members must fulfill their responsibilities to society and to their profession by manifesting competence, professional discretion, and good citizenship. When they speak or write as citizens, they will be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community imposes special obligations. As professional educators, they must remember that the public may judge their profession and their institution by their performance. Hence, they should at all times be accurate, exercise appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinions of others, and make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking on behalf of the College.

At no time shall principles of academic freedom prevent the College from making proper efforts to assure the best possible instruction for all students in accordance with the objectives of the institution.

Where there are conflicts or inconsistencies between this procedure and the Ethics Act of 1991, the provisions of the Ethics Act will take precedence.

In accordance with the College’s goal of minimizing barriers to educational opportunity, Williamsburg Technical College has an "open door" policy which welcomes students without regard to color, creed, race, age, sex, national origin or disability.

Students must be 16 years of age or older to be considered for admission into a curriculum program and courses offered by the College. Qualified high school students who desire to enroll in college courses concurrent with their high school classes may do so with the approval of their parents and high school principal.

Admission to the College does not constitute admission into a program with specified admission requirements. Placement into a program is a different process than admission to the College. The College uses placement screening (testing and advisement) to ensure that students are adequately prepared for college-level work. For students who require additional preparation, specifically, improving their basic skills in English, mathematics and reading, the College offers a comprehensive Academic Support Center.

During the admission process, the College provides career, personal, financial and academic counseling to applicants to assist them in evaluating their individual potential for success in specific programs. Personalized attention to students is an important characteristic of all phases of academic and campus life at Williamsburg Technical College, and this personal touch is evident throughout all phases of the admission process. Student contact with the administrative staff and faculty is an integral part of the process. Williamsburg Technical College participates in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP).

To be accepted as a student at Williamsburg Technical College, an applicant must follow these guidelines:

1. Pay a $10 nonrefundable application fee. Applications will remain on file one year from the date submitted.

2. Complete an application form obtained from Student Services.

3. Request high school and/or other institutions to forward transcripts of all academic work attempted.

4. Take the COMPASS, an assessment instrument designed to aid counselors and advisors in determining the best course of study for each student; present SAT scores of 750 or an equivalent ACT score of 15; or have a re-centered SAT score of at least R850 or an equivalent ACT score of 18, or be currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university.

5. Register for classes during registration.

6. Meet the established admission criteria for each curriculum. The student should apprise himself/herself of these criteria.

7. Be accepted into a curriculum by the Director of Admission.

Former students of Williamsburg Technical College should contact the Office of Admissions to determine what steps must be taken to reactivate their records.

All students must update their admission data anytime there is a change in information. Students who are not enrolled for one semester or more must verify admission data before enrolling. New applications will be completed when appropriate.

An applicant who has never attended a college or university must request that his/her high school forward an official transcript to the Office of Admissions at Williamsburg Technical College. Proof of satisfactory completion of the GED (General Educational Development program) is required for applicants having a high school equivalency certificate. All documents submitted to the College become the permanent property of the College.

Applicants to associate degree programs must be high school graduates or possess a high school equivalency certificate (GED).*

Applicants to the cosmetology diploma program must present proof of at least 10th grade completion before being accepted.

All curriculum students are required to take the College’s assessment for placement. The College uses the COMPASS (Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) as its assessment. The main emphasis of the Williamsburg Technical College placement assessment focuses on appropriately placing students in entry-level classes in order to promote student success and retention. Students whose assessment scores do not meet program requirements will be required to satisfactorily complete the respective Developmental Studies course(s) before enrolling in related courses in their programs of study.

Exceptions may be granted if one of the following criteria is met:

1. The applicant has earned an associate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited institution; has an SAT score of at least 750 or an equivalent ACT score of 15; or has a re-centered SAT score of at least R850 or an equivalent ACT score of 18.

2. The applicant has earned a grade of "C" or better in an appropriate freshman math and English course from a regionally-accredited institution.

3. The applicant has taken the Williamsburg Technical College assessment within the past two years and has appropriate program entry scores.

Students who intend to transfer credits from Williamsburg Technical College to other colleges or universities should have, in advance, the written approval of their academic advisors or deans from the receiving institition before registering for any course intended to be transferred. Students are responsible for requesting transcripts to be sent to other colleges or universities.

Students who are transferring credits from another college or university to Williamsburg Technical College will be admitted with advanced standing, subject to the acceptance of transfer credits from other institutions.

Credit may also be received for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or through the Williamsburg County School District articulation agreement, or for experiential learning.

Students should request an official transcript from all colleges and universities previously attended. All documents submitted to the College become the permanent property of the College.

An applicant who does not intend to enter a curriculum program may enter as an "undeclared major" student and take up to, but no more than, 15 semester hours in selected courses.

Undeclared major students who plan to take transfer courses must meet all criteria before registering for these courses.

It is generally recommended that undeclared major students take no more than seven semester hours in any given semester. It is required that all prerequisites be met and that the student declare a major upon completion of 15 semester hours.

An undeclared major student is often one who enrolls in a specific course to improve job performance or to acquire a necessary background to support a career change. Tuition for this category of career development student is often paid by his or her employer.

Legal residents of South Carolina who are at least 60 years of age may enroll on a space-available basis without paying tuition, provided that the students are not employed full-time. Such persons enrolling for credit must meet all admission criteria.

An audit student is expected to attend classes regularly, but may choose not to take the examination and will not receive college credit. Each student must declare status upon registering for an audit course. Change of status is permitted within the scheduled add/drop period. A grade of "AU" will be awarded for all classes audited. To earn credit for an audited course, the student must meet all admission criteria and repeat the course or take an exemption exam.

If a student is dismissed from the College for academic, improper conduct or other adverse reasons, readmission is subject to review in accordance with the Student Code.

1. Students who have attended the College previously and withdrawn in good standing, have graduated, or are changing programs must file a readmission application.

2. Readmittance of students who have been dismissed for any reason or who have withdrawn without authority will be at the discretion of the Dean of Student Services.

3. Students who interrupt their education at Williamsburg Technical College for more than two terms and return must reapply and will reenter under the catalog in effect at the time of reentry. Transcripts will be evaluated to determine applicable credits.

4. Placement testing is required for readmission if previous test results are over two years old and English and math credits have not been earned.

The Admission and Recruitment offices conduct college orientation seminars for new students. Students are strongly urged to participate. Many questions about the College, its programs and its services can be answered during these seminars, and students have an opportunity to meet key personnel at the College who may be of help to them during their college career.

Students in associate degree programs take College Orientation (COL 101) to ensure a good beginning to their college careers. This one-credit-hour course assists students in developing good study skills and time management techniques.

The College publishes registration dates in an academic calendar, in semester course schedules, and on the Website. Williamsburg Technical College operates on the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters structured to fit the time needed for selected courses. Each student should contact his or her advisor for appropriate course selection prior to each registration.

The Student Services division provides counseling and support services which help students with disabilities to pursue academic programs of their choice and participate fully in campus life. The Dean of Student Services can arrange counseling, special parking, priority registration, and other reasonable services needed by students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Dean of Student Services to discuss needs and concerns as they arise.

You have the right to ask a school:

1. The name(s) of its accrediting or licensing organization(s).

2. About its programs; its instructional, laboratory and other physical facilities; and its faculty.

3. The cost of attending and the College’s policy on refunds to students who drop out.

4. What financial assistance is available, including information on all federal, state, local, private and institutional financial aid programs.

5. What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting applications for each available financial aid program.

6. What criteria it uses to select financial aid recipients.

7. How it determines your financial need. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, and personal miscellaneous expenses are considered in your cost of education. It also includes how resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, assets, etc.) are considered in calculating your need.

8. How much of your financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met.

9. How and when financial aid will be disbursed.

10. To explain each type and amount of assistance in your financial aid package.

11. If you are offered a Federal Work-Study job, what kind of job it is, what hours you must work, what your duties will be, what the rate of pay will be, and how and when you will be paid.

12.To reconsider your aid package if you believe a mistake has been made, or if your enrollment or financial circumstances have changed.

13. How the institution determines if you are making satisfactory progress, and what happens if you are not.

14. What special facilities and services are available to students with disabilities.

It is your responsibility to observe the following criteria and guidelines as established by the administrative staff and the Area Commission of Williamsburg Technical College:

1. Review and consider all information about the College’s programs before you enroll.

2. Pay special attention to your application for student financial aid, complete it accurately and submit it on time to the right place. Errors can delay or prevent your receiving aid.

3. Meet all deadlines for applying or reapplying for aid.

4. Provide all additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information requested by either the financial aid office or by the agency to which you submitted your application.

5. Read, understand and keep copies of all forms you are asked to sign.

6. Comply with the provisions of any promissory note and all other agreements you sign.

7. Notify the school of any change in your name, address or attendance status (half-time, three-quarter time, or full-time). If you have a loan you must also notify your lender of these changes.

8. Satisfactorily perform the work agreed upon in a Federal Work-Study job.

9. Understand your institution’s refund policy.

The Records Office in Student Services makes an official change to the address on a student's records only through a student's written request to the Records Office. Address accuracy is essential for a student to receive information from the College. This office also handles requests for residency changes for tuition purposes. Email addresses are also necessary for many types of correspondence.

The campus bookstore is operated by the Business Office. The bookstore provides textbooks, workbooks, and supplies to the student. Hours of operation are posted. Refunds or exchanges are only allowed in the following two cases:

1. The course has been cancelled by the College, or

2. The student drops the course during drop/add week and brings a copy of the signed drop/add form.

Students should not write in textbooks and should keep their receipts. All books returned for refund or exchange must be in mint condition and be accompanied by a receipt. All other sales are final.

Williamsburg Technical College provides bulletin boards for the posting of the following:

1. Posters required by applicable laws and regulations.

2. Approved notices concerning Williamsburg Technical College’s programs and other matters of student/employee interest.

Only approved items may be posted on the College’s bulletin boards. Approval to post items to a bulletin board or other area of campus may be made by the Director of Development and Public Relations (Room 222). Items which have not received approval will be removed. All appeals concerning items not approved for posting are to be made to the President of Williamsburg Technical College.

In the event of hazardous or inclement weather or other emergencies, the President of Williamsburg Technical College will announce whether classes will be cancelled, delayed or shortened. The decision will be made available to area radio and TV stations. There will also be a recorded message available by calling (843) 355-4110 and delays or closings will be posted on the Website (www.wiltech.edu) if conditions allow.

Students enrolled in evening classes should listen for information regarding their classes which may be conducted even though day classes may be interrupted for some reason. By the same token, students in daytime classes may have classes even though evening classes may be interrupted.

The following radio stations will be notified of class cancellations and campus closings: WDKD (1310 AM) WWKT (99.3 FM), WHLZ (100.5 FM), WMXT (102.1 FM), and WWFN (100 FM). The following TV stations will also be notified: WBTW, WPDE, WIS, WCBD, and WCSC.

Specialized counseling is available in Student Services. The primary objective of counseling is to assist in the development of the total person, including social and personal growth. This counseling is available during the admission process and throughout the student’s stay at the college. Evening hours as well as day hours are available to students who wish to utilize the counseling services. Appointments with counselors are not necessary but may be made for the student’s convenience.

Job placement assistance is available for graduates, employers and students. The purpose of the job placement service is to facilitate the employment of graduates into jobs that match their career goals.

To receive placement services, a student should complete a placement application in the Career Planning and Placement Center (CPPC) in the Student Services division of the College. Students should register with the CPPC one semester prior to graduation.

Job listings are posted on a desginated bulletin board in the Meriwether Building. A counselor is available during regular college hours and additional hours are available by appointment.

A variety of resources are available for student use. Workshops are held periodically to provide training in the areas of job search strategy, resume composition, interviewing skills and job attitude development. There is no charge for the services provided.

The Williamsburg Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) is the official organization for coordinating student activities on campus. The president of the SGA serves as the student representative to the College. The association is composed of all students enrolled in diploma, degree, career development, and certificate programs at WTC. Its function is to ensure that open communications are maintained between students and the administration. Executive officers, program representatives, and alternates are elected to the SGA council. Students are encouraged to participate in the elections and activities of the Student Government Association. Throughout the year, the Student Government Association sponsors programs of general interest and encourages student participation in them.

Students desiring to form clubs or organizations on campus may follow these steps:

1. Obtain a minimum of 10 prospective members.

2. Obtain a faculty or staff advisor.

3. Submit a request to organize, signed by the members, and the agreement of the faculty/staff advisor to the Dean of Student Services.

4. Receive written approval of the request from the SGA executive council and the College administration. After approval of the organization, a constitution and membership list must be submitted within three weeks.

According to policies of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, organizations whose objectives are strictly social in nature cannot be approved.

All student activities must be approved by the Student Services division. This approval is necessary before an organization may put an item on the master calendar, reserve facilities for a meeting, or have an announcement placed on the bulletin board.

All student fundraising projects must be first approved by the Dean of Student Services. Complete plans, including planned use of money, should be submitted in writing to the Dean of Student Services. On-campus fundraising projects will not be approved unless they are for the purpose of raising money for necessary club expenses or for a project benefiting students. Off-campus fundingraising projects must be also approved by the Director of Development and Public Relations to ensure that Foundation fundraising efforts are not jeopardized by other endeavors. A list of all businesses to be solicited, the amounts to be requested and the purpose for which the money will be used must be submitted to the Director of Development and Public Relations before any solicitation can occur.

Invitation to special speakers, entertainers, etc., must be approved by the Dean of Student Services prior to issuing an invitation to such groups or persons. The use of campus facilities by students must be cleared with the Student Services division.

Only clubs and organizations chartered by the Student Government Association and approved by the Dean of Student Services and the President will be permitted to function on campus. All organizations and clubs must have a faculty advisor approved by the Dean of Student Services.

Williamsburg Technical College policy prohibits an institutional athletic program. The College does not have an organized intramural program. If the need for an organized intramural program appears warranted, the matter will be brought to the College Area Commission board. If approved, the College President will notify the President of the State Technical College System and comply with the policy set by the State Board.

A representative of an approved company will come to the campus regularly to size and order rings. Dates will be announced on the bulletin boards and all inquiries should be directed to the Student Services division. The cost and payment of rings is the responsibility of the student. A minimum deposit is required before the ring is ordered. A student must have completed 75 percent of the requirements for graduation with 2.0 GPR to be eligible for a ring.

Campus emergencies of a general nature will be announced by the administration. Students are expected to follow instructions from the faculty or administration.

Medical emergencies should be reported immediately to the closest faculty or staff member. Only minor injuries should be treated. In case of serious illness or injury, call the Student Services division or the administrator on duty and request that an ambulance be called. Attempts will be made to notify the student’s physician and family. Insurance claims for injuries will be processed through the Student Services division.

Fire drills are held periodically without advance notice. When the fire alarm is sounded, all persons should leave the building at once through the nearest exit, move approximately 100 feet from the building, and await further directions.

Food and beverages are available in vending machines located in the student lounge. The Williamsburg Coiunty Hospital has an agreement with the College to offer discounted hot meals to students, faculty and staff with a College identification card.

Williamsburg Technical College is a commuter institution; therefore, infirmary facilities are not provided. Basic first aid for minor injuries is available, and first aid kits are located in various departments of the College. Major illness or injury will be treated by health professionals. The campus is located adjacent to Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Each student is covered by accident insurance at no additional cost. This group insurance covers the student while on campus and during college-sponsored group travel. Injuries must be reported to the Dean of Student Services within 48 hours from the time of the accident. Insurance claim forms are available in the Student Services division.

WTC does not provide housing. However, there are a number of real estate and rental agencies available to assist students.

Identification (ID) cards are made when a student is first enrolled, and the cards are validated every semester. Students will need identification on campus at all times. A fee of $5 will be charged to replace a lost or stolen ID card. Payment must be made to the Business Office and receipt must be presented at the Library to get replacement ID card.

The library offers a variety of services to students. Books, audio and videotapes, and computers may be used in the facilities provided. There is an area for reading, studying and browsing. Newspapers and magazines are available and study tables are provided for patrons wishing to study. The library staff also provides assistance in research and resource searching. Identification is required to check out materials.

Articles found on the campus should be turned in to the Student Services division. Articles may be claimed with appropriate identification.

All privately owned or operated vehicles driven on campus by students must be registered prior to the close of registration of the first semester in which they are enrolled. Vehicle registration for students is coordinated by the Student Services division and is accomplished by completing a registration card and receiving a vehicle registration decal. There is no charge for the decal. The decal must be displayed on the left rear window and is valid for the date specified on the sticker. The Business Office coordinates registration of faculty and staff vehicles.

Persons who drive an unregistered vehicle to the campus because of unusual circumstances may obtain a special parking permit from the Student Services division. This permit must be displayed in the left front window.

The person registering the vehicle is responsible for all violations assessed against that vehicle. Students must notify the Student Services division of any changes in ownership of the vehicle, license number, address of the owner, etc.

Traffic and parking regulations are to be obeyed at all times. The speed limit on campus is 15 mph. Drivers must not operate their vehicles in a reckless manner. Pedestrians have right-of-way on campus, but they should exercise caution and courtesies so as not to impede the orderly flow of traffic. Violators will be ticketed.

All vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces and areas. Vehicles must be parked so that the entire vehicle is within the lines designating a parking space. Student parking spaces are indicated with white lines in the rear parking lot east of the brick signs. Faculty/staff parking spaces are indicated with yellow lines in the rear parking lot to the west of the brick signs. Some spaces/lots are restricted, as marked, for use by faculty/staff and the handicapped. No parking is permitted on any access road. The parking area in front of the administration building is reserved for official visitors, assigned vehicles, and emergency vehicles.

The College has parking spaces designated for handicapped faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The spaces are reserved exclusively for handicapped use, and any unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed. Unmarked vehicles transporting persons with special needs should apply to the Student Services division for special parking permits. The Dean of Student Services will assign parking space for handicapped and special needs students as necessary.

Persons violating traffic regulations will be assessed a fine. Persons who feel that their citations for violation of a traffic regulation are unwarranted should confer with the Chief Business Officer. This action must be taken within five class days after receipt of the citation.

Fines are paid to the Business Office, and violations must be cleared within five class days after the receipt of a citation or an additional penalty will be assessed. All fines are considered debts to the College and must be paid in full before grades or requests for transcripts will be released, or before awarding diplomas/certificates/degrees. Registration cannot be completed without removing all indebtedness to the College.

Parking regulations for visitor and handicapped spaces will be enforced continually. Parking for the faculty/staff/student area will be enforced until 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 p.m. persons may park in other spaces, except handicapped, within that area.

Students in certain programs will be required to wear appropriate uniforms. Safety glasses and other equipment will be required in certain technical and industrial programs to protect the student. Purchase of these items is the responsiblity of the student.

Staff of the Student Services division will provide student referrals to other agencies as deemed necessary. The College maintains a working relationship with area human services agencies which permits the students to receive prompt and accurate information. For more information about the scope of services of other area agencies, see a member Student Services staff or a counselor.

Williamsburg Technical College considers the following to be "Directory Information" and will give this information to inquirers unless notification, in writing, is given to the Dean of Student Services before the end of the add/drop period of the semester in which the student is enrolled. "Directory Information" is: name, mailing address, curriculum in which enrolled, full-time or part-time student, periods of enrollment at Williamsburg Technical College, graduate of any program. and/or honors and hometown, for honor recognition.

Williamsburg Technical College, in the execution of its responsibilities to students, must maintain accurate and confidential student records. The College recognizes the rights of students to have access to their academic and personal records in accordance with current College policy and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment).

Policy regarding the release of and access to student information will be made available annually to students, faculty and staff. This information will be available on request and will specify the procedures for release of student information, student access to records, a description of all student records being maintained by the College, and the procedures for students to initiate a hearing to challenge accuracy of educational records.

Transcripts and other information are released only with written permission of the student. If information other than the transcript is released from the student’s official record (student records), this release is noted on a cumulative basis.

All students are expected to cooperate in keeping the campus clean and are expected to make use of trash containers. Food, soft drinks and smoking are prohibited in classrooms and in certain other College areas such as the auditorium and the library. Students entrusted with College property who negligently damage, lose, destroy, sell, or dispose of it will be subject to the code for student discipline.

Recognizing that Williamsburg Technical College is legally responsible for promoting the efficiency of public services performed through the College, the following rules are promulgated to uphold that legal responsibility:

1. Solicitation or distribution is prohibited by persons in areas not deemed public by the institution.

2. Solicitation or distribution by College employees and students for any purpose other than official College business is prohibited.

3. Any person desiring to solicit for any purpose or distribute any material must submit a request to the President stating the purpose and method of solicitation or distribution. The President will either deny or approve the request, based on established local guidelines for solicitation and distribution. If approved, the requesting party will be given the areas and manner in which he may conduct the solicitation or distribution. Failure to follow these directives will immediately revoke the approval.

Telephones for student use are available in the student canteen. All telephones in campus offices are considered business telephones and are not available for personal calls. Students should notify their friends and families that they may not receive phone calls except in the case of an emergency. Emergencies are considered circumstances or conditions in which property or human life is in jeopardy. Cell phones shall be turned off in classrooms, the library, and computer labs.

In mutual recognition of the value of training offered at each institution, Williamsburg Technical College and the Williamsburg County School District have established an articulation agreement. The agreement establishes those parameters which are necessary for the coordination of educational programs and which will facilitate the orderly progression of students from one to the other without unnecessary duplication of course content.

Williamsburg Technical College will award appropriate semester-hour credit for articulated occupational program course work satisfactorily completed in the Williamsburg County School District. Williamsburg Technical College will make every attempt to place advanced students into the appropriate level of instruction.

Williamsburg Technical College provides academic courses on-site at high schools and also on the WTC campus for selected juniors and seniors. Each student must be approved by the high school principal to be eligible to take college courses. This program has been developed to provide students the opportunity to begin their college education, while still in high school. The student may be eligible to receive both college and high school credit for each course satisfactorily completed. In addition, high schools set the schedule which best suits the needs of their students. Each 3-credit-hour course must be taught for a total of 45 instructional hours plus an exam. Students have the same privileges as any regular student on our campus.

Each student will complete an application for admission to Williamsburg Technical College and be accepted as a General College Studies major. All high school students are required to pay tuition and fees. Any student under the age of 18 is required to have his high school principal’s approval before enrolling in the College.

Placement into the practical nursing program is a different process than admission to the College since this is a limited access program which accepts applicants through a first-qualified, first accepted process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and seek additional information by contacting the admissions office. Admission to the practical nursing program is a responsibility of the director of admission at the College.

Acceptance to the practical nursing program is a two-part process based on a first-qualified, first admitted basis. Requirements for preliminary acceptanceto the prorgam are as follows:

1. Meet admission criteria to Williamsburg Technical College.

2. Have minimum placement test score from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT, or COMPASS (college placement test). If minimum placement tests scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required.

3. Score a composite of 80% or higher on the NLN pre-admission examination for PN programs (PAX-PN). The examination fee is the student’s responsibility. This examination will be offered monthly through the admissions office. A student may take this examination up to three times. The first sixteen students with the highest PAX-PN scores will be admitted to the first matriculating class. If two or more students have identical PAX-PN composite scores, then the students with the highest science score will be offered admission.

4. Be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance.

5. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering nursing courses. BIO 210 and BIO 211 must be completed within five year of entering the first nursing course.

6. Once the above criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the admissions office with a projected future practical nursing program start date. To reserve a seat, a $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid which will be applied toward the practical nursing program tuition and fees.

1. Attend a mandatory orientation.

2. Submit a physical examination form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program (Appendix G).

3. Submit copy of current CPR certificate of completion (healthcare providers, infant, child and adult or professional rescuer).

4. Submit criminal background check application. Participating health care facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the practical nursing program.

Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients, other students, staff members, themselves, or the public (see practical nursing program student handbook).

In order to progress in the nursing program, the student must:

1. earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses

2. receive satisfactory ratings in clinical evaluations

3. submit evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):

American Heart Association: Professional Rescuer or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider

4. be covered by professional liability insurance (included in tuition/fees)

5. submit a completed Physical Examination form at program matriculation, including documentation of required immunizations

6. meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook.

A student earning less than a "C" in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a "C" in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with eligibility of admission after a five-year period.

Meet all admission criteria to the practical nursing program

1. Submit a letter from the previous school stating good standing and eligible for continuation/readmission.

2. Provide the department head with each nursing course syllabus, including objectives and clinical evaluation tool. Courses that are granted transfer credit must meet objectives of comparable WTC practical nursing courses.

3. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution.

4. The last two semesters of nursing clinical courses must be completed at WTC with grades of C.

5. The department of nursing admissions committee will review individual requests for transfer credit and will make recommendation for official action to the registrar. Admission by transfer is on a space available basis.

II. Student Government and Student Organizations

THE STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR THE SC TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

II. DEFINITIONS

III. PROCEDURES

IV. THE STUDENT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE