Academic Catalogue 2002-2004

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Midlands Technical College (MTC) does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, sex, national, origin or ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability, marital status, military service or creed. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, Midlands Technical College offers access and equal opportunity in its admissions policies, academic programs and services, and employment of disabled individuals in that no otherwise qualified person will be denied these provisions on the basis of a disability. Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, section 504 and Title IX regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights and privileges thereunder are available from the ADA/EEOC coordinator. He can be reached at Midlands Technical College, P.O. Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202, (803) 822-3261.

Policy and Procedural Exceptions

Exceptions to the policies and requirements in this catalog are rarely granted. Students are cautioned that the policies and procedures of Midlands Technical College clearly identify personnel who have authority to make exceptions to policy. Students seeking any deviation from requirements in this catalog should be certain they have received appropriate approval.

Academic Limitations

To ensure the highest quality education, Midlands Technical College sets certain limitations on its academic procedures. Please read the section below for current limitations.

Placement Test Scores

A student's scores on appropriate tests for placement in courses will be acceptable for three years from the date the test is taken.

Transfer Course Work Applied Toward Graduation

Applicability and time limitations on transfer course work will be determined by the appropriate program's department chair or designee.

Student course work older than ten years to be applied toward graduation must be approved by the appropriate program's department chair or designee.

Grade Changes

Normally, a student's grade in a course may not be changed later than one term following the award of the grade.

The grade may be changed only by the course instructor or the department chair.

Exceptions to these policies may be made only by the appropriate Vice President.

Catalog Rights

Students admitted to the college are granted the right to complete programs as stated in the college catalog at the time of initial matriculation to the program.

As long as the student is eligible to re-enroll, the student maintains these catalog rights. The college reserves the right to change courses so long as the total number of credits required for completion of the program is not increased. A student who must reapply for admission comes into the college under the catalog in effect at the time of readmission.

Course Cancellation

Courses without adequate enrollment are subject to cancellation.

Photographing Employees, Students and Related Activities

Midlands Technical College often photographs its students, faculty and staff for college publications and public relations. Anyone who doesn't want his or her photograph used for these purposes should file a written request with the MTC Public Affairs Office (803-822-3233).  

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