Applicants for curriculum programs must be tested for course placement, unless exempted. Exemptions may be granted if one of the following criteria is met:
The applicant has earned a C or better in an appropriate college-level English and mathematics course taken at a regionally accredited institution. Transcript evaluation will determine if assessment is required.
The applicant has earned advanced placement credit for English and mathematics on CLEP and/or AP exams that are recognized by the college.
The applicant has earned a two-year degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. This exemption may not be applicable to some academic programs.
The applicant has achieved a satisfactory score on the Midlands Technical College Placement Test within the previous three years.
The applicant plans to enroll in a select group of certificate programs that do not require placement testing.
The applicant is not pursuing an academic award and desires to be admitted to take a specific course or courses under Career Development status as a non-matriculating student. The applicant must meet all course prerequisites. English and mathematics courses, or courses with English and mathematics skills prerequisites, require demonstrated proficiency in English and mathematics skills and may require testing if acceptable prerequisite courses have not been completed. Visiting students from other colleges may satisfy prerequisites by presenting a transient form from their home college. Students not pursuing degrees, diplomas or certificates are limited to 18 hours in Career Development status, unless this limit is waived by the academic department chair.
NOTE: Additional testing will be required for admission into Health Science and Nursing programs. For information on criteria for these programs, refer to the MTC College Catalog.
The placement test consists of questions that address the applicant’s decidedness relative to program choice and career goals and items that assess services the applicant may require. The main emphasis of the placement test, however, is on academic preparedness and helping students make sound educational decisions. Unless exempted as noted in the previous paragraph, applicants are required to take a reading comprehension test, a basic mathematics test and an algebra skills test, and to write a sample theme for evaluation. Depending on the applicant’s placement test scores, the applicant shall be:
placed in entry-level courses in the chosen program;
placed in Developmental Studies (DVS);
placed concurrently in DVS and a program of study; or
referred to an outside agency for skills upgrading.
Reading scores will determine whether applicants will be admitted into the college and into which courses they will be placed. The writing sample and reading scores will determine placement in the appropriate level of English. The combined math and reading scores determine placement into sequential levels of mathematics. Students who don’t meet minimum academic criteria in one or more of the basic skills areas for their intended program major must satisfactorily complete the respective Developmental Studies course(s) before taking related courses in their chosen programs.
In addition to assessment for the purpose of placing students into appropriate entry-level courses, students will participate in other assessment activities such as surveys, questionnaires, exit testing and focus groups during enrollment at MTC. This additional assessment will measure student development and student opinions of programs and services offered by the college. The information gained from these assessment activities will be used to improve programs and services to better meet the needs of students. College faculty and staff are interested in the success of students and in obtaining student input for college improvement.
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(See Appendices I and II.)
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The Student Commons provides a site for extra-curricular activities and socialization between classes. Please reference the Student Planner, the online calendar, MTCVNN and the Student Life web page for scheduled events. All student visitors are expected to adhere to the Student Codes as outlined in the Student Planner/Handbook, which is also accessible at midlandstech.edu/studentlife. Please be advised that these standards of conduct will be enforced.
Also, any person using the Student Commons may be asked to present a current MTC Student ID at any time. Card playing is only permitted if authorized by college personnel. Profanity is not permitted. The Student Commons are located in the Airport Campus Student Center, Room 126, and in the Beltline Campus Student Center, Room 201.
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When a student files a written complaint with the department chair regarding the English fluency of an instructor, the department chair will immediately alert the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who shall refer the instructor within 10 instructional weekdays to the English Fluency Evaluation Committee for a proficiency evaluation.
An instructor who is judged proficient by the committee will continue teaching assignments without any further action. If, however, student complaints continue or the supervisor determines a continuing fluency or communication problem exists, appropriate actions can be initiated.
A permanent instructor judged deficient by the committee will be given one academic term to develop sufficient English fluency to be judged proficient by the committee. If during the term the instructor has not shown evidence of satisfactory progress in overcoming the deficiency, disciplinary action may be taken, up to and including termination.
An adjunct instructor judged deficient by the committee may be immediately terminated.
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Are you looking for work? Full-time? Part-time? Need help with your resume? Interviewing? Job Search? Check out the Student Employment Services website at midlandstech.edu/ses. There you will find numerous job opportunities and resources, including cooperative education, internships, salary information, career events and more. This site also contains an online job search manual that includes sample resumes, interviewing tips and other valuable information to help students and alumni obtain employment. If you prefer personal assistance, you may stop by the Student Employment Services Office on Beltline Campus, Student Center, Room 229, (803) 790-7558; or the Airport Campus, Student Center, Room 237, (803) 822-3538. We are here to assist you.