The Developmental Studies (DVS) program is a central part of the college’s
comprehensive program to help students succeed. Often students need to brush up
on basic skills before pursuing a career program. Others may not be prepared for
college-level work at college or program entry and need time to prepare
academically.
The college’s placement test is given to all students in an effort to identify
the academic needs of each student. Once assessment scores are determined, each
student is counseled about the courses needed to reach the student’s ultimate
goal.
This is where the DVS program becomes crucial to students’ success. The program
offers basic college preparatory courses in English, reading, writing and
mathematics. These courses allow students to concentrate on their needs and gain
skills for academic success. In addition, DVS offers courses to help students
develop college coping skills. Classes such as COL 102, COL 103, COL 104, COL
105, COL 106, COL 109, IDS 102, IDS 201 and HSS 100 provide students with
personal and academic skills that create a foundation for successful college
work.
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(See Counseling and Career Services.)
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A dishonored check is one that is returned to the college as unpaid. These
checks include stop payments, insufficient funds, refer to maker, account closed
and any other reason for unpaid funds. A $30 fee will be assessed for each
dishonored check.
Student account holders will be notified via campus e-mail to contact the
Finance and Accounting office before the item is turned over for prosecution.
If restitution is not made, the returned item will be forwarded to the
local solicitor’s office for collection.
At this point, the college cannot accept payment from the student.
The solicitor’s office will be responsible for collecting payment.
Once warrants are issued they cannot be withdrawn by the college.
Future payments to the college cannot be made by check – only payments by
cash, credit card or money order will be accepted.
Students will not be allowed to register or receive transcripts
until the dishonored check is paid in full.
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All students are encouraged to dress in a manner that supports the college
policy on campus environment. In the interest of health and safety, shoes that
cover the length of the foot and shirts that cover the chest are required of all
students. Some academic programs require specific dress or uniforms, consistent
with employment practices in the field of study. This information will be
included in academic program guides or on class syllabi.
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During the specified times of regular registration through late registration and
the published schedule change days, students may add courses provided the course
is available, the student meets course prerequisites, and the advisor’s approval
is secured or the course is contained within the student’s program plan approved
by the student’s advisor. Withdrawals through the fifth day of a full term,
third day of summer semester or the second day of mini-sessions is considered a
drop and will not show on the official transcript. Withdrawals after these days
through midterm will result in a grade of “W.” Students who withdraw after
midterm will receive a grade of “W” if passing the course at the time of
withdrawal or a grade of “WF” if failing the course on the date last attended.
The last day to withdraw from a course is five days before the beginning of
exams for that course.
Obtain a Drop/Add/Withdrawal form from the Scheduling Centers or the Student
Records Office. Submit the completed form to the Student Records Office for
processing, and then take the processed form to the Cashier. Refunds will be
provided according to the normal refund schedule.
Students approved for web registration may drop and add courses through
MyMTC during the scheduled
registration and schedule change days. Course prerequisites must be met.
Refunds will be processed according to the normal refund schedule.
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The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) provides counseling and
information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to begin or
continue a college education. EOC also provides in-depth college financial
assistance information and help completing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The MTC EOC program is designed to assist
approximately 1,000 participants above the age of 19 who reside in
Fairfield or Lexington County. MTC partners with the University of South
Carolina TRIO Programs (803-777-5127) to provide services to persons
residing in Richland County.
To learn about EOC Services offered by EOC include, but are not limited to: academic assistance, career workshops, information on post-secondary educational opportunities, assistance completing applications for college admission and financial assistance, and financial literacy. Outreach Sites, or to request an application for Educational Opportunity Center, call (803) 822-3749 or browse www.midlandstech.edu/eoc. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Midlands-Technical-College-Educational-Opportunity-CenterEOC/131608243565896
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The Educational Talent Search (ETS) program encourages
limited-income and prospective first-generation college
students to consider college opportunities. The MTC ETS
program is designed to annually assist 850
participants between the ages of 11 and 18 residing
in Fairfield or Lexington counties. MTC partners with the
University of South Carolina TRIO Programs (803-777-5217) to
provide services to persons residing in Richland County.
The program provides educational support to motivate students to complete high
school and enter a post-secondary educational institution. Services include:
academic counseling, advisement on course selection, career exploration and
planning, assistance with college financial aid and admission applications,
assistance registering for college entrance/placement exams, technology skills
development, personal counseling, tutorial services, workshops for
parents/guardians, and a wide array of other related services to help
participants achieve their educational and career goals.
An individual may be eligible for participation in Educational Talent Search if
he/she is currently in grades 6 through 12 at a designated target school, is
between the ages of 11 and 18, and meets the established federal educational and
economic guidelines.
To learn more about Educational Talent Search, call (803) 822-3628, send an
email to
ets@midlandstech.edu,
or browse to
www.midlandstech.edu/ets.
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(Also see Health Services.)
Locator service is not normally provided except in emergencies. When an
emergency exists, MTC security personnel will attempt to deliver a message to a
student. Students are strongly encouraged to leave a copy of their class
schedule with relatives to save time if an emergency arises.
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Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns
or suspicious activities to Campus Police at 738-7199. In
the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol is
to immediately call Campus Police or local 911. If an
emergency occurs, the college will use a variety of methods
to communicate additional information and instructions
including the MTC Information Centers, text messaging,
campus loud speakers, MTCVNN, voice mail, email, college
intranet, and the MTC website homepage. In addition, MTC has
placed emergency call boxes in campus parking lots to
provide immediate communication to Campus Police in the
event of an emergency.
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In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1992, Midlands Technical College does
not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin
or ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability or
military service in its administration of education
policies, programs, activities or services; its admission
policies; scholarship and loan programs; or employment.
Inquiries or complaints should be directed to Dr. Ronald L.
Rhames, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and
Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity, Sexual Harassment and Disability Action, at
(803) 822-3261.
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Students are responsible for work covered from the first day
of classes. Any classes missed are counted as absences.
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(See Student Financial Services.)
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Vending machines are available for snack foods and drinks at
all MTC campuses.
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Through programs, services, facilities and interaction with
students, Midlands Technical College faculty and staff seek
to affirm the worth and dignity of each individual student
to:
Achieve goals through clarification of purpose and direction;
Increase self-sufficiency and responsibility for personal values and
actions;
Develop confidence in skills, talents and experiences;
Develop positive relationships with others;
Move toward a flexible and tolerant style of thinking and behaving; and
Develop positive life-management skills that contribute to healthy
lifestyles.
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Students can access grades and unofficial transcripts via their student account
in MyMTC. If an error is suspected in
the reported grades, students must notify the faculty member(s) involved within
one term after the term for which the grades were issued. Students who need an
official grade report may submit a request to the Student Records Office.
Request forms are available on the college website.
Grade Point Average (GPA) – A student’s grade point average (GPA) can be
calculated in the following way: (1) Assign grade points to each letter grade.
(2) Multiply credit hours times grade points. This equals quality points. (3)
Add credit hours, then add quality points. (4) Divide quality points by credit
hours. This will equal the GPA.
| 1. | Grade | Grade Points | Grade | Grade Points | |||
| A | = | 4 | D | = | 1 | ||
| B | = | 3 | F | = | 0 | ||
| C | = | 2 | WF | = | 0 |
| 2-3. | Credit | Grade | Quality | |||
| Course | Hours | Grade | Points | Points | ||
| ECO 253 | 3.0 | B | 3 | (3.0 x 3) |
9.0 |
|
| ENG 101 | 3.0 | C | 2 | (3.0 x 2) |
6.0 |
|
| 6.0 |
15.0 |
| 4. | Quality Points ÷ Credit Hours = GPA |
| 15.0 ÷ 6.0 = 2.5 GPA |
Students also have the option of the online GPA calculator on the Student
Records web page at
www.midlandstech.edu/records.
When a course is repeated, all grades will be entered on the student’s permanent
academic record. For 100- 200 level courses, the higher of the two grades will
be included in the grade point average. If the repeated course has a different
prefix and/or number the student must complete a Repeat Course form, which is
available from the Student Records Office under GPA recalculation for repeated
courses or online at
www.midlandstech.edu/records/addinfo4.html.
Certain departmental requirements may limit the number of times a course may be
repeated.
Students who plan to transfer must realize the receiving college may recalculate
grade point averages, including repeat grades, according to that college’s
policies.
Students receiving financial aid should know that all coursework attempted will
be calculated in assessment of academic progress standards for student financial
aid purposes.
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The Registrar maintains a record of all
course work attempted. Students can access
grades and unofficial transcript
information via their student account at
MyMTC once grades are posted.
Midlands Technical College’s grading system is as follows:
|
A |
Superior — (4 quality points) |
|
B |
Above Average — (3 quality points) |
|
C |
Average — (2 quality points) |
|
D |
Below Average — (1 quality point) |
|
F |
Failure — (computed in grade point average as zero [0] quality points) |
|
W |
Withdrew (not computed in grade point average) |
|
WF |
Withdrew Failing — (computed in grade point average as zero [0] quality points) |
|
NC |
No Credit — (designated courses only; not computed in GPA) |
|
I |
Incomplete — (must be made up within one term) |
|
AU |
Audit — (no credit; not computed in GPA) |
|
E |
Exempted the course (earns credit hours, generates no grade points) |
|
TR |
Transfer — (earns credit hours, generates no grade points) |
Grades of A, B, C, D and F earned in
Developmental Studies zero level courses
are not calculated into students’ overall
GPAs and are not used in determining
honors.
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