Malcolm X College Handbook - City Colleges of Chicago

Malcolm X College
One of the City Colleges of Chicago
Adjunct Faculty Handbook
2004-2006
1900 W. Van Buren Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
(312) 850-7000
Web Address: http://malcolmx.ccc.edu

Zerrie D. Campbell, President
Malcolm X College
One of the City Colleges of Chicago
The Beacon College
For
Health Science Education
1900 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Zerrie D. Campbell
President
Prepared by
Cecile Regner
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Editing, Layout & Design by
Cecile Regner
Renfen Li
Annette Aguilera

Alice Caldwell
Phone: (312) 850-7000
Web address: http://malcolmx.ccc.edu

Table of Contents
Directory of Campus Services
Executive Council
Administrative Assistant Center Directory
Message from the President
Mission Statement
Purpose
Malcolm X College at a Glance
• Compliance Actions .................................................................... 2
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy ........................................................ 2
• Prohibition of Unlawful Drug and Alcohol Use............................. 2
• Technology Policy ....................................................................... 3
• Sexual Harassment Policy............................................................ 4
• Notification of Non-Discrimination ............................................. 4
• Accreditation .............................................................................. 5
• Facilities ..................................................................................... 6
• Library ........................................................................................ 6
• Building Hours ............................................................................ 6
• Administrative Office Hours ........................................................ 7
• Faculty Offices ............................................................................ 7
• Library ........................................................................................ 7
• Public Safety & Security ............................................................... 7
• Emergencies ............................................................................... 7
• Building & Grounds..................................................................... 7-8
• Supplies & Equipment ................................................................. 8
• Duplication Services.................................................................... 8
Policies, Procedures and Regulations
• Identification .............................................................................. 9
• Syllabi......................................................................................... 9
• Textbooks .................................................................................. 9
• Off-Campus Trips....................................................................... 10
• Certificate of Attendance ............................................................ 10
• Absences and leaves ................................................................... 11
• Student Conference Academic Advising... ................................... 11
• Mail ............................................................................................ 11
• Faculty Evaluation & Improvement of Instruction......................... 12
Faculty Responsibilities to Students
• Academic Policy .......................................................................... 13
• Course Syllabi Objectives ............................................................ 13
• Course Outline............................................................................ 14
• Classroom Procedures ................................................................ 15
• Attendance & Record Keeping ..................................................... 15-16
• Class list & Grades ...................................................................... 17
• Classroom Manner Maintenance.................................................. 17
• When you leave Malcolm X College.............................................. 18
• Student Complaints .................................................................... 18

Student Academic Information
• The Academic Year ..................................................................... 19
• Course load & Credit Hours......................................................... 19
• Academic Policy .......................................................................... 19-20
• Grade Designations..................................................................... 20-21
• Academic Status ......................................................................... 21-22
Student Support Services
• Job Placement Assistance............................................................ 23
• Academic Support Center............................................................ 23
• Distance Learning ....................................................................... 23
• NovaNet System.......................................................................... 23
• Tutorial Services ......................................................................... 23
• Health Services ........................................................................... 24
• Cooperative Education ................................................................ 24
• Early School leavers Program ...................................................... 24
• The Latino & International Student Center................................... 24
• Advising & Transfer Services Center............................................ 24
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program................................................... 25
• Special Needs.............................................................................. 25
• Child Development lab Center..................................................... 25
• Evening Student Services............................................................. 26
• Books & Supplies ........................................................................ 26
• Cafeteria..................................................................................... 26
• Public Safety & Security ............................................................... 26
Continuing Education
• Continuing Education.................................................................. 27
• Adult Education .......................................................................... 27-28
• Westside Learning Center............................................................ 28
• Appendices

Malcolm X College
Directory of Campus Services
DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE# ROOM E-MAIL GROUP
Academic Support Services 850-7150 1111-A MXC_ASC
Adult Education Program 850-7300 2237/2233 MXC _ALSP
Advising & Transfer Services Center 850-7185 1209 MXC_ADVISING
Bookstore 850-7186 1502
Business & Administrative Services 850-7010 1415/1416 MXC_BUS_OPER_SER
Business & Industry Services 850- 7310 2616 MXC_BUS_IND
Cafeteria 850-7465/7466 2323
Career Programs 850-7409 3504 MXC_CAREER_PROG
Child Development Lab Center 850-7177/7178 1608 MXC_CHILD_CARE
Communications & Fine Arts 850-7324 2240 MXC_COM_FINE_ARTS
Cooperative Education 850-7131 2308-B MXC_WFORCE
Enrollment Management/Student
Services
850-7122 1335 MXC_STUDENT_SER
Financial Aid 850-7070/7146 1436 MXC_FIN_AID
Health Sciences 850-7380/7190 3504 MXC_HEALTH_SCI
Information Technology Group 850-7153 1613 MXC_ITG
Instructional Services 850-7302 2209 MXC_ARTS&SCIENCES
Library 850-7250 2600 MXC_LIBRARY
Natural Sciences/Social Sciences 850-7337 3542 MXC_NATURAL_SCI
Nursing Department 850-7350 3204 MXC_NURSING
One Stop Enrollment Services 850-7172/7273 1209 MXC_ONESTOP
Public Safety/Security 850-7166/7167 1508 MXC_SECURITY
Records 850-7105 1411 MXC_ADMS_REC
Registrar 850-7125/7126 1325 MXC_ADMS_REC
Transcripts 850-7103 1411 MXC_ADMS_REC
Veterans Affairs 850-7022 1335 MXC_STUDENT_SER
West Side Learning Center
(4224 W. Madison Street)
850-7420 124 MXC_WSLC
Work Force Development Center 850-7087 1111-J MXC_WFORCE

Executive Council Members
NAMES TITLE TELEPHONE# ROOM E-MAIL ID
Abdul-Rasheed
Akbar
Ghingo Brooks
Assistant Dean Student
Development
Vice President
Enrollment
Management/Student
Services
850-7273 1111-J aakbar@ccc.edu
850-7120 1335 gbrooks@ccc.edu
Patricia Burke Director, Financial Aid 850-7075 1436 pburke@ccc.edu
Zerrie D. Campbell President 850-7031 1100 zcampbell@ccc.edu
Donald McCoy Chief of Security 850-7052 2507 dmccoy@ccc.edu
Jose Diaz
Madeline C. Greene
Assistant Dean, Student
Services
Administrator, Human
Resources
850-7084 2308-B jdiaz@ccc.edu
850-7038 1111-K mgreene@ccc.edu
Pres Harris Assistant Dean, Instruction 850-7159 2214 pharris@ccc.edu
Vacant
Vacant
Director, Coop.
Education
Director, Child Care
Center
850-7131 2308-B
850-7176 1610
Maurice Hyde Director, Special Needs 850-7128 1304-A mhyde@ccc.edu
Mary Johnson Executive Assistant 850-7037 1100 mjohnson@ccc.edu
Eduardo Jones
Chief Engineer,
Engineering
850-7230
Boiler
Room
Feranda Williamson Director, Bus. & Industry 850-7183 2616
Ranfen Li
Pamela Lynch
Assistant Dean,
Institutional Research
Assistant Dean,
Continuing Ed.
erjones@ccc.edu
850-7140 2209 rli@ccc.edu
850-7424 124 plynch@ccc.edu
Mary Marsh Registrar 850-7126 1321 mmarsb@ccc.edu
Charles McCleanon
Assistant Dean,
Information Technology
850-7154 1613 cmccleanon@ccc.edu
Lee Owens Dean, Academic Support 850-7492 1107 lowens@ccc.edu
Cecile Regner
Vice President for
Academic Affairs
850-7048 1100 cregner@ccc.edu
Renfen Li
Interim Dean of
Instruction
850-7301 2209 rli@ccc.edu
Alonzo Rhoden Webmaster 850-7471 2615 Arhoden@ccc.edu
Lizzette Richardson Dean Adult Ed. 850-7300 2224 lrichardson@ccc.edu
Maurice Roberts
Victoria Smith-
Murphy
William Stewart, Jr.
Coordinator, Facilities &
Operations
Director, Bus. &
Operational Services
Coordinator, Material
Management
850-7152 1509 mroberts@ccc.edu
850-7010 1415 vsmurphy@ccc.edu
850-7228 1622 wstewart@ccc.edu

Feranda Williamson
Dean of Career
Programs
850-7450 3506 fwilliamson@ccc.edu
Administrative Assistant Center Directory
Name Department Room Extension
Alice Caldwell Instructional Services 2209 7302
Barbara Britton Career Programs 3504 7409
Belinda Bishop
Tonya Gilmer
Teressa Johnson
Carolyn Cirton
Natural Sciences/Social
Sciences
Communications/Fine
Arts
3540 7337
2240 7306
Career Programs 3512 7204
Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)
2413 7124
Evelyn Caston Business/CIS 0536 7412
Madelyn Hicks Physician Assistant 3240 7255
Lisa Willis
Stroger Hospital Nursing
Program
3227 7379

THE COLLEGE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
"Education is an important element of the struggle for human rights. It is the
means to help our children and people rediscover their identity and thereby
increase self-respect. Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow
belongs to the people who prepare for it today."
These words of EI Hajj Malik EI Shabazz, Malcolm X, are as relevant today as
when he first spoke them, more than 25 years ago. Today, a well-rounded
education that includes social and cultural experiences, as well as technical and
pedagogical training, is necessary to achieve success in the classroom and later,
in the workforce.
As President of Malcolm X College, I am proud to say that we are committed to
student success. Our mission, "Empowerment Through Education", reflects our
pledge to provide our students the most relevant curricula paired with most
innovative teaching and learning methods to assist them in attaining their
goals. Moreover, we are committed to extending the learning experiences
beyond the classroom setting to the global community through cultural
programs and extracurricular activities.
Our commitment to student success means nothing without the participation of
full and part-time faculty; therefore, I encourage you to prepare our students
for tomorrow by providing an educational environment that takes advantage of
all the programs and services available at Malcolm X College.
As the only institution of higher education in the United States named in
memory of Malcolm X, honor him by building a legacy of educational success
for our current students and the generations of Malcolm X College students
who will follow in their footsteps.
Sincerely,
Zerrie D. Campbell
Zerrie D. Campbell
President

MISSION STATEMENT
The following mission of Malcolm X College was adopted in 1990, revised in
1992, 1995, 1997, and 2004.
Malcolm X College, as a learning and
assessment-centered community college, is
committed to empowering students of diverse
backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic,
career, and personal success.

PURPOSE
This handbook is designed to set forth the significant policies, regulations, and
items of information which are necessary for full-time faculty
District Administration and the President will issue faculty memoranda from
time to time to keep faculty informed of changes. As significant new policies
and procedures are developed and/or presented, replacement pages will be
issued.
Faculty utilization of various services is instituted by submission a formal
request through their Chairperson, the Dean of Instruction, Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Executive Director of Business & Operations or some other
designated administrative officer.
Information about the College, its policies, faculty benefits, and other pertinent
documents can also be found in the following publications:
1. Illinois Community College Board Policies and Procedures (effective July
25, 1975 as amended)
2. Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508, July, 1982 as
amended
3. Malcolm X College Catalog
4. One-year Agreement between the Board of Trustees and Community
College District No. 508 and the City Colleges of Chicago Contingent
Labor Organizing Committee, IEA-NEA
5. State University Retirement Systems Brochures
6. Malcolm College Student Handbook/Academic Policy
7. Constitution of the Malcolm X College Faculty Council
8. Constitution of the Faculty Council of the City Colleges of Chicago (FCCC)
9. City Colleges of Chicago Memoranda/Malcolm X College Memoranda
10. Schedule of Classes (published each semester and term)

Malcolm X
College
At a Glance

It was re-named Malcolm X Shabazz Community College in 1969 at the request
of local residents.
It is the oldest of the seven City Colleges of Chicago and its mission has always
been a unique one, primarily because of the diverse community it serves.
Housed on the Westside of Chicago, Malcolm X College draws its students from
a broad community with residents from many ethnic, social, and economic
backgrounds. As a result, the College offers innovative and progressive
programs to meet the needs of these students.
In addition to its overall educational mission, Malcolm X College makes every
attempt to foster cultural pride and enrichment through a consortium of
programs and activities.
One objective of the general education offerings of the college is to foster an
understanding and appreciation of diversity in gender, race, age, class, culture
and differences in physical abilities in American society. To achieve this, topics
designated to improve human relations among different groups are included in
all our literature, history and social science courses.
Like the other City Colleges, Malcolm X College offers pre-
Baccalaureate/Transfer programs for students who intend to go on to four-year
degree-granting colleges and universities. The courses offered are equivalent
to those provided in the freshman and sophomore years at four-year
institutions. An Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree is awarded
to students successfully completing the two-year program.
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Malcolm X College also meets the needs of students who plan to move directly into the
labor market. Successful completion of programs that award the Associate in Applied
Science Degree can lead to gainful employment in health sciences, computer science,
childcare, and business.
The Continuing Education and Community Services Program; the Adult Education
Program; the West Side Learning Center; and the Latino International Resource Center
round out the full-service programs provided to Malcolm X College Students.
Another major component of the College's activities is allowing broader access to its
facility in an on-going, pro-active collaboration with business, profession, and
community organizations.
COMPLIANCE ACTIONS
Malcolm X College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age,
national origin, martial status or physical or mental handicap. This policy governs the
recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and
staff, and the operation of any of the College's programs and activities as specified by
federal laws and regulations.
Inquires regarding Affirmative Action should be directed to the Office of Human
Resources. Injuries regarding College compliance with Section 504 of the 1973
Rehabilitation Act should be directed to the Vice President of Enrollment Management
and Student Services.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Pursuant to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and its implementing regulations
(Federal Register, January 31, 1989), it is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the City
Colleges of Chicago that its workplace be drug-free. The City Colleges of Chicago has
established rules and regulations implementing said policy and requiring appropriate
disciplinary action of violations of said policy. Further information regarding the Drug-
Free Workplace policy can be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for
Human Resources and Labor Relations.
PROHIBITION OF UNLAWFUL DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
The City Colleges of Chicago prohibit the use or distribution of alcoholic beverages in
or on college property, or in conjunction with any college activities, except as
authorized by state law and specifically approved by the college president or the
chancellor. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, use or possession of
controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812,
section 202, schedules I through V) in or on college property is strictly prohibited. A
student or employee who is found to be in violation of the above-stated prohibitions
will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and/or dismissal
from employment.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE USE OF COMPUTING AND
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
1. The District's computing and technology resources are provided for
educational and administrative purposes and are to be used in a manner
that is consistent with those purposes. Unauthorized use of District
resources for commercial purposes, personal gain or for any other
purpose inconsistent with the mission of the District is prohibited.
2. Be sensitive to the needs of others; use only your fair share of computing
resources. Use of District resources for non-educational purposes
including, but not limited to, game playing, chain letters, or other mass
mailings or activities that could damage, unduly burden, or disrupt the
normal operations of District systems is prohibited.
3. Refrain from displaying material on screens in shared facilities or
forwarding material, e.g., violent or sexually explicit materials that may
cause discomfort or embarrassment to others. Technological resources
are not to be used to retrieve or send pornographic, obscene, harassing
or illegal materials or messages.
4. Be civil when communicating with others - write as if you expect the
whole world to read every message. There is no guarantee of privacy in
the use of computer and technology resources. Further, there may be
occasions when it will be necessary for District administration to access
computer or telephone accounts in order to prevent disruption to the
network or other shared services or to enforce laws or District policy.
5. Identify yourself clearly and accurately in electronic communications.
Individuals or campus organizations that obtain access to a telephone,
computer or e-mail may only use their own passwords, are responsible
for protecting those passwords from use by others, and are responsible
for reporting any unauthorized use of the system as well as any breech of
system security that they are aware of.
6. Users are expected to use computing resources in ways that are ethical
and honest. It is unethical to represent someone else's work as your own,
or to allow someone to represent your work as theirs. Plagiarism and
cheating will not be tolerated. Additionally, altering the electronic
communications of others may be a form of fraud, which is prohibited.
7. It is the intention of the District to honor all software licenses it holds as
well as all other contractual and legal obligations regarding the use of
software and other computer related products. CCC forbids, under any
circumstances, the unauthorized reproduction of software or use of
illegally obtained software. Using CCC equipment to make illegal copies
of software is prohibited.
8. No user shall attempt to open files or documents or gain access to areas
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or systems for which they have not been granted authorization.
9. CCC employees and students who violate this policy are subject to
appropriate disciplinary action including suspension of their computer
privileges. Serious violations of this policy may result in expulsion or
discharge. Individuals who violate state or federal privacy laws, copyright
laws or software licensing agreements also may be subject to criminal or
civil action by the appropriate authorities or by the owner of the
copyright.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Sexual harassment by employees or students of the City Colleges of Chicago is
prohibited. Sexual harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature where:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as
a term or condition of an individual's employment or education;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used
as the basis for an academic or employment decision affecting the
individual;
3. Or such conduct has the purpose of interfacing with the individual's
academic or work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile,
or offensive learning or work environment.
The District has established a procedure for reporting alleged incidents of
sexual harassment. Copies of the City Colleges of Chicago sexual harassment
policy can be obtained from the Office of Human Resources. An individual who
believes she/he has been sexually harassed should report the incident to the
Office of Human Resources within 120 days after the alleged incident.
A student or employee who is found to have violated this policy will be subject
to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and/or dismissal from
employment.
NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Community College District No. 505 (the City Colleges of Chicago), does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age,
disability, or marital status in its employment practices, admissions policies are
access to its educational programs and activities.
In furtherance of its policy of non-discrimination the District has instituted
procedures for reporting alleged discrimination prohibited by the U.S.
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights regulations implementing
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Educational
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Amendments of 1972. This procedure requires that a written complaint is
presented to the Office of the President within ten (10) school days after the
student or employee learns of the alleged discrimination. The complaint will be
investigated in accordance with established procedures. Copies of the
established complaint procedures can be obtained from the Office of Human
Resources.
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ACCREDITATION
Malcolm X College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools and approved by the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois
Board of Higher Education and the Department of Adult, Vocational, and
Technical Education of the Illinois State Board of Education.
Program Accreditation
The twelve (12) programs under Health Sciences that are either accredited or
approved by specific licensure agencies are:
Program Status Accrediting Agency
Emergency Medical Technician Full approval Illinois Department of Public Health
Medical Assistant Full approval Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
Clinical Laboratory Technician Full accreditation National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences, (NAACLS). NAACLS is
recognized by the U. S. Department of
Education
Mortuary Science/Pathology Full accreditation American Board of Funeral Service
Education; U. S. Department of Education
Nursing Full approval Illinois Department of Professional
Regulations
Paramedic Full approval Illinois Department of Public Health
Pharmacy Technology Full accreditation American Society of Health System
Pharmacists
Physician Assistant Full accreditation Accreditation Review Committee on
Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Radiography Full accreditation Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care Full accreditation Committee on Accreditation for accreditation
Respiratory Care (CoARC, formerly the Joint
Review Committee for Respiratory Care
Education) CAAHEP
Surgical Technology Full accreditation Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology, CAAHEP
Facilities
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Malcolm X College is a contemporary-style building of black steel and glass.
Occupying more than 20 acres on Chicago's Near West Side, the four-story
building has a modern Academic Support Center with Nova NET computer
terminals and reading, math and writing tutorial services. The Academic
Support Center also houses an IBM-PC laboratory and Principles of the Alphabet
Literary System (PALS). The building also features a Nursing Laboratory, a Math
Laboratory and perhaps the finest Radiography laboratory in the city. In
addition to laboratories for its other programs under the Division of Health
Sciences, Malcolm X College has a Computer Training Center and a state-ofthe-art
Word Processing Center. A state-of-the-art performing Arts Center and
a Library with over 40,000 volumes provide resources in the Arts & Sciences
and other subject fields for a student population of nearly 3,000 in both day
and evening schools. A gymnasium, a swimming pool, and rooms for dance and
weight training offers students outstanding athletic facilities. For parents with
young children, the Child Development Laboratory provides childcare as well as
in-service training for the Child Development Program. The bookstore and the
cafeteria also have convenient hours to serve students. In addition, adjacent to
the building, three parking lots provide ample space for the cars of Malcolm X
College faculty, staff, students and visitors. The facilities of Malcolm X College
are accessible to the handicapped.
Carter G. Woodson Library
The Carter G. Woodson library is the focal point of the academic life of the
College. Located at the west end on the second floor, the facility provides a
general reading area, reference section, periodical room for use by the entire
College community. Print and non-print materials appropriate to support all the
various curricula are carefully selected and made accessible. The book
collection presently numbers over 40,000 volumes and our current subscription
list of periodicals exceeds 200 titles. The library is using O.C.L.C. computer
terminal in order to facilitate the acquisition and processing of library materials
and is also used for inter-library loans, reference services, etc. Course materials
may be placed on reserve at the circulation desk.
Besides the course-related materials, there are ample selections in topics of
current interest and career opportunities. The Library also provides audiovisual
services. Instruction in the use of the Library is provided for individuals
and classes so students can learn the skills necessary to locate information in a
variety of sources. To obtain full Library privileges, each semester adjunct
instructors are required to present a valid College Identification Card.
Building Hours
Building hours for the fall and spring terms are:
8:00am to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

9:00am to 1:00 p.m. Saturday
Building hours may vary when classes are not in session during the summer
term.
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College Administrative Offices
Monday through Friday hours 8:00am to 6:00pm. Certain student services
offices are open until 7:00pm and on Saturday, as posted.
Faculty Offices
Office hours of faculty members are posted on the doors of the faculty offices
and are also available in the respective department offices.
Library
Monday through Friday hours 8:00am to 400pm, hours 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Public Safety and Security
The Public Safety and Security Office are open 24 hours per day, seven days a
week. (312) 850-7168.
Emergencies
Faculty family emergency contact information should be kept current in each
faculty member's personnel file in the Human Resources Office, Room 1111.
The administration should be notified as soon as possible when an emergency
on campus is recognized to exist. Emergency telephones that connect with the
Security Station are located in some classrooms, as well as in faculty and staff
offices. During the evening hours, report emergencies to Security at (312) 850-
7166, Room 1508.
For extreme emergencies requiring paramedics or police, dial the operator for
an outside line then 911. The Fire Department, 347-1313 and the Police
Department 765-1313 can be dialed for information in emergency cases.
SECURITY OFFICE: For general, personal or college property security matters
contact the Security Office, Room 1508, phone (312) 850-7166.
LOST AND FOUND: The Lost and Found service is located in the Security Office,
Room 1508.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Custodial Services
Faculty members desiring building maintenance services (replacement of bulbs,
repair of broken windows, heating adjustments, etc.) should make their
requests known through Plant and Operations via appropriate forms and work

orders (see appendices) Room 0605, telephone (312) 850-7235.
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Fire Regulations/Evaluation
At the sound of the fire alarms, faculty members are required to lead their
classes without delay, to the closest exit to each classroom or office. Lights
should be turned off in the classroom and/or office and the doors closed before
leaving the building. Once out of the building move and direct the students to
move at least 50 feet from the building.
Corridor and stairwell doors in the main travel hallways will close automatically,
but do not lock, when the fire alarm sounds. This is to restrict the passage of
smoke or flames in the event of an actual fire.
Smoking Regulations
Smoking is not permitted in the building. Faculty is expected to honor and
caution violators about the no smoking regulation.
Cafeteria
The Cafeteria is located at the east end on the second floor at 2323. Operating
hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Other hours are
posted outside the cafeteria entrance. (312) 850-7465.
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Instructional and Office Supplies
Supplies for instructional service are ordered on local supply requisition forms
throughout the department chairpersons. The approval requisitions are
submitted to the supply clerk in the Central Store. (See Appendices)
DUPLICATING SERVICE
Every department and/or instructional area has access to a copy machine. This
should be used for short-run classroom material needs up to approximately
100 sheets.
Large volume duplicating service is available in Reprographics, Room 0607,
extension 7494. All documents left for duplicating should be copy ready and
must have a detailed Work Order attached. Dean’s approval is needed for
duplication of 250 or more copies.
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Policies, Procedures
And
Regulations
Faculty Complaints
Against Students

Identification Cards
POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS
Photo ID cards are required for all personnel officially connected with the College.
Photo ID cards are issued to faculty on request and are prepared in Room 1508 during
designated days and times. The Security Director supervises the issuance of ID cards.
Faculty photo ID cards are valid until one leaves employment at the College. The ID
card is used at the College for recognition as a faculty member, for security service; to
receive paychecks, and to insure certain other faculty privileges.
Did you know that Malcolm X College
is the oldest of the
City Colleges of Chicago?
Syllabi, Course Outlines, Exercises and Examinations
Every course must have a current syllabus and a course outline for distribution
to students. File copies must be kept in the department files. Copies of
assignments, exercises, quizzes, examinations, criteria for grade determination
and similar documents must also be kept on file. (See Appendices)
Textbooks
Department/Faculty members are responsible for the recommendation to the
Chairperson of textbooks for courses within their approved teaching
disciplines. Committees of multi-section courses are responsible for deciding
on texts to be used in all sections of such course.
Textbook orders are prepared at the instructional level, coordinated by the
Chairpersons, and submitted to the Dean's Office, who distributes the final
order to interested bookstores. Students are responsible for the purchases of
their textbooks. Adjunct faculty must use the textbooks approved by the
Department for the course(s) being taught. The Department Chairperson must

approve additional textbooks. Additional materials may be copied and kept on
reserve in the library.
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Off-Campus Trips
Off campus trips (if appropriate for your class) should not extend beyond
normal class meeting times, so students are not absent from other classes.
When planning off-campus trips which necessitates the absence of a faculty
member and students from their campus location, a request must be submitted
through the respective Chairperson and Dean for approval by the Vice President
of Faculty and Instruction at least two weeks in advance of the visit. The request
should be submitted in writing and should contain the following information:
1. The name of the instructor or sponsor-accompanying group.
2. The purpose of the visit, the name, and location of the facility to be
visited.
3. A listing of the students in the class or classes expected to participate in
the trip.
4. The date and period of time when the visit will take place.
5. The method of transportation to and from the facility.
6. The name of a company representative or contact person at the facility
being visited. A telephone contact number of such person.
7. Report immediately to the Vice President any irregularities that occur on
the trip.
Payroll Procedures
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The calendar year is divided into two-week pay periods. Faculty members are
paid a bi-weekly rate during the regular academic year. Each faculty member
must prepare and sign a Certificate of Attendance every two weeks indicating
attendance during the current pay period. This record must be submitted to the
Department Chairperson for review, approval, and signature prior to the end of
the last day of the pay period.
The completed Certificate of Attendance is usually submitted to the Department
Chairperson the Tuesday of the pay day week. Attendance Wednesday through
Saturday of the pay day week is anticipated. Needed corrections and
explanations are submitted on an amended Certificate of Attendance the
Monday of the new pay period. (See Appendices)
Forms for direct deposit are available from the Payroll Office of Business and

Operational Services.
ABSENCES AND LEAVES
Notification of Absence from Class
Faculty are expected to meet all classes on the correct days and for the full amount of
time scheduled. If a faculty member anticipates any absence, the department
chairperson should be informed in writing immediately. The Chairperson, under the
direction of the Dean or Vice President, will make arrangements, when appropriate for
substitution.
In an emergency, the faculty should notify the Department Chairperson or Dean or
Security as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made for the class
notification.
Student Conference and Academic Advising
Adjunct faculty is required to provide one (1) conference hour per week for students at
the college.
Mail
Faculty mail is delivered to their mailboxes in Departments and instructional area
offices. The College's general service is available in Room 0102.
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Faculty Evaluation and Improvement of Instruction
Administration evaluation of faculty instruction will include but will not be
limited to the following factors:
Teaching Effectiveness
The procedure for departmental evaluation is based upon criteria on file in
department chairperson's office.
• Peer Evaluation
• Classroom Conduct
• Student Evaluation
• Achievement of Course Objectives
• Use of learning Resources Materials including Technology Development of
Course Syllabi
Involvement in School Activities and Responsibilities
• Philosophy of the Community College
• Departmental Activities
• College Community Activities
• Community Service
Professional Development
• Professional Associations and/or Conference Membership and Participation
• Professional Workshops
• Scholarship
• Graduate Coursework
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to the Community"
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Faculty
Responsibilities
To Students

Faculty Responsibilities to Students
Academic Policy
Malcolm X College's academic policy is to have all course syllabi and objectives
updated on an annual basis. Course syllabi and objectives should be submitted
to your Department Chair prior to submission to the Dean.
Where common objectives have been developed for multiple section courses,
faculty is required to use these and make additions if needed. Obtain a copy of
the department syllabus from the departmental Secretary.
Purpose of Syllabi and Objectives
Course syllabi and objectives are essential components of a well-planned and
quality instruction. They serve a variety of purposes including:
I. Enhancing the consistency of instruction among full and adjunct faculty
teaching different sections of the same course.
2. Documenting specific course content for articulation purposes.
3. Providing an overview of course content for guidance and advising
purposes.
4. Meeting the statutory requirements of the Illinois Community College
Board (ICCB) and other accrediting bodies.
Writing a Course Syllabus
The following is the required format for a course syllabus. While some
suggestions may seem obvious, and very basic, they are necessary if students
are to be completely informed. (See syllabus sample, Appendices) Copy to disk
and submit to secretary.
General Information Minimum requirements for ICCB:
I. Your name, office number, office hours, telephone extension, e-mail
address.
2. Course title, course number, section, credit hours and lecture and
lab/clinical hours.
3. Length of course (Specify number of weeks in the semester. This may
vary especially if you are teaching on the weekend.)
4. Catalog description of the course.

5. Prerequisites (Include a specific course, placement test score or skill level;
if no prerequisites are required, indicate "none"). Must match
prerequisites listed in the course description.
6. Course objectives. A list of concepts that a student is expected to learn
in this course and measurable outcomes they are expected to achieve by
the end of the course.
7. Students served by this course.
8. Your method of instruction. Indicate approximately what percent of time
you will spend per week in lecture, laboratory, clinical experience, work
experience or other activities.
9. Your method of evaluating student performances. (What determines the
final grade on this course, e.g. quizzes and/or tests, papers, class
participation? Include factors which will be weighted in determining a
grade, as well as the numerical cutoff points for A, B, C, and D grades if
appropriate. Students should be able to calculate their grades objectively
based on your method of evaluation. .
Note: The state legislature amended the Board of Higher Education Act to
include a requirement to incorporate into selected general education
curses of instruction (English and Social Science) a unit of "improving
human relations." Specifically, this unit of instruction includes race,
ethnicity, gender and other issues related to improving human relations.
Course Outline
The course outline is a specific summary of information concerning your
individual requirements and should be attached to the first page of the
syllabus. In multi-sections courses this information may vary.
I. Topic outline. (A list of major topics of instruction in this course in the
order in which they are taught and dates when assignments are due. This
list may be referred to by a variety of names but it is what you give to
students at the beginning of the semester).
2. Required textbook(s). (With name of authors, publisher, year of
publication, and the edition).
3. Current semester and date (beginning and ending dates of semester).
Writing Course Objectives
Course objectives should be uniform for all sections of a multi-section course,
but each faculty member may accomplish them differently.
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Course objectives indicate a behavioral change on the part of the learner as a
result of the leaning experience. The three criteria that distinguish a
measurable outcome are:
1. Outcome statement: A measurable objective has an outcome statement
that describes the task activity, knowledge, attitude, or other; for
example: A student who successfully completes the course should be
able to type 50 wpm.
2. Conditions. A measurable objective must state the conditions under
which the outcome will be observed or measured. For example: A student
who successfully completes this course should be able to type 50wpm
during a five-minute period.
3. Minimum acceptable performance. The objectives should include an
indication of the standards that will be used to judge successful
performance of tasks or activities. For example: A student who
successfully completes this course should be able to type 50 wpm during
a five-minute period with four or fewer errors.
Note: For additional resources regarding this topic. See CCC Academic Policy
Manual.
Classroom Assignments
Your room has been assigned to you by the Vice President (Dean). Every effort
is made to accommodate requests for specific rooms; however, on the first day
of the semester some room conflicts do occur. If this should be the case for
your class, find the department chairperson to clarify the room assignment,
rather than force a confrontation with another faculty member in front of
students. Room conflicts often are easily resolved. Instructors may not change
room assignments without prior approval of the Dean's Office.
First Day Classroom Procedures
I. Introduce yourself to the class. Write your name on the blackboard, or
Power Point Slide and pronounce it for the benefit of students who may
experience difficulty with pronunciation of your name. Announce the
course title as well as the section letter, meeting times and room number.
Ask students to check their paid registration receipt to verify whether
they are in the correct class.
2. State course prerequisites, if any. Send students who do not meet
prerequisite to the Registrar's Office so they can receive a program
revision.
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3. Distribute and discuss course syllabus and objectives.
4. Discuss criteria you use to determine grades and explain how you
measure student progress. Even through criteria for grading should be
included in the syllabus, they should be reemphasized because students
have a right to know how they will be evaluated.
Attendance and Related Record Keeping
A permanent record of student attendance is kept on the Attendance Roster
distributed to faculty members at the beginning of each semester by the
Registrar with the Day 10 List. It is important to be accurate when taking
attendance at the first three sessions. Faculty must be prepared to defend their
records against a student's claim for a refund. At the end of the semester, the
certified attendance roster must be turned over to your Department Chair and
ultimately to the Registrar's Office for filing. Attendance records will be
subjected to audit periodically in connection with work-study programs,
student loans, funded projects and state aid claims. The following are required
attendance
and record keeping procedures.
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Student may not sit in on class if they are not officially registered for that
class.
You can confirm their registration by finding their names on the current class
list, by seeing a revision form, or a paid receipt, which shows the class has been
added. (Be sure to check the section letter.) If you discover a student attending
your class but registered for another, send him or her to the correct class
immediately. NSW will be used to indicate No-Show Withdrawals. It is
absolutely essential that faculty promptly report no-shows because students
will be charged tuition otherwise. This is especially important in the case of
Weekend classes because classes meet only once a week and the first session is
the equivalent to three class meetings for determining NSW. Students attending
and then dropping will owe the appropriate drop charges. A student who is a
“no-show withdrawal” should be recommended by you to the Registrar when:
• A student does not report for the first two class sessions.
• A student attends only the first class and does not notify you of intention to
continue.
Reinstatement
If you wish to reinstate a student you have previously reported as NSW, the
student must be officially re-registered by the Registrar. Forms to request
reinstatement are available in the Registrar's office (Room 1321).
• Faculty cannot allow a student to sit in one class and get a grade in another.
• You are responsible to local and state auditors for the accuracy of your
attendance lists.
• Corrections in student programs, (e,g. student in the wrong math level), are
made by the Registrar's Office.
• Please note that corrections/revisions to student records automatically
change their financial records. Therefore, students must follow all of the
steps necessary to ensure their Business Office status records are correct.
• Review all meeting times and places with your students.
• If your class meets at two or more different times or in different room, an
asterisk will be printed on the students' paid registration receipt.
Student Attendance
You should inform your students of activities in which student participation is
mandatory; however, CCC Academic Policy 2.30C states…"Students who are
officially registered for a class shall not be given a failure grade because of
absence." Although students ultimately are responsible for maintaining a level
of attendance, which will allow maximum academic benefit, the general
guideline, should be that the quality of your instruction at every class is such
that the student feels his/her progress will be impaired by excessive absences.

Postcards are available through the departmental secretary or clerk, to mail to
students who have been absent for more than one class session. Sending a
postcard or calling the student by phone helps you to maintain contact with
students and keep them actively pursuing their course work.
Note: Although it is disruptive to have students entering your classroom at
varying time. Please remember that CCC policy (2.30, Academic Policy
Manual) states, "A student who is officially registered for a class cannot
be excluded from that class for tardiness."
Day One Class List
This class list contains a certification at the bottom which you must sign.
Day 10 Class List
You should retain the green attendance roster for classroom purposes. You may
line out any additional "no-shows" on the second copy and return that copy to
the Registrar's Office. (See the Registrar for details)
Mid -Term Grades
Faculty must assign midterm grades for all students enrolled in the course. The
midterm grade sheet should be turned into the registrar's office according to
the established deadline each semester.
Student Advisement and Other Required Participation
Adjunct faculty must conduct one hour of advisement. You are required to be
available for the following college-wide activities: in-service training;
appropriate committee and departmental meetings; faculty meetings called by
the President or the Chancellor, and scheduled registration hours.
Classroom Manners and Maintenance
In consideration for the next group to use the classroom when you leave it,
courtesy suggests that you erase the boards, return the chairs to the row-byrow
setup if the chairs have been rearranged, turn off the lights and lock the
door. During the heat of summer, drapes should be closed on the westside
rooms to provide a more comfortable climate for evening classes. In the winter,
curtains should be left open when the sun is shining so the room will be
comfortable for the next class.
If you encounter any of the following classroom conditions, please report to the
department in parenthesis. (Most requests require that a written
Maintenance/Work Order Form be filled out and taken to the Dean's office for
approval followed by Facilities and Operations Department, contact persons are
Juan Garica and Maurice Roberts, located in Room 1509.
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1. Hazardous or unsafe conditions (Engineering Department/Work Order);
2. Damage to a room, furniture or equipment (Engineering and/or
Maintenance/Work Orders);
3. Irregularities in electrical service, heating or air conditioning
(Engineering/Work)
4. Depleted supply of chalk or other supplies normally present in the room
or laboratory (Department Chair or Clerk).
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When You leave Malcolm X College, You Must:
A. Return all keys and ID to your department chairperson and obtain a
signed receipt.
B. Return all library materials.
C. Leave a forwarding address with the Human Resource Office.
D. Clear your desk, shelves, wall and floor area to facilitate mopping and
cleaning by the maintenance staff.
Student Complaints
If any student has a concern regarding academic matters, take the following
steps:
I. Initiate a discussion with the instructor for the purpose of resolving the
issue. It is important that the student behave him/herself in a collegial
manner. The student should provide documentation (test, papers, course
outline) to support their concerns.
2. If the problem is not resolved, appeal in writing to that instructor's
department chairperson.
3. If the problem is still not resolved, appeal in writing to the Dean of
Instruction, Room 2209. Further appeal, if necessary, may be made to
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Room 1100.
Complaints/Non - Academic
If any student has a complaint against a staff member or a service provided by
the College, proceed with the following steps:
1. Initiate discussion with the person who is believed to be causing the
complaint for resolving the issue.
2. If the problem is not resolved, ask the person the name of their
immediate supervisor. Present a written complaint to that person's
immediate supervisor or department chairperson. Send a copy of the
complaint to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student
Services, Room 1335.
3. If the problem is still not resolved, appeal in writing to the Vice President
of Enrollment Management and Student Services, Room 1335. Further
appeal, if necessary, may be made to the President, Room 1100.

1911 Crane Jr. College
1935 Herzl Jr. College
1955 Crane Jr. College
1969 Malcolm X College
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Student Academic
Information

The Academic Year
Adjunct faculty should refer to the Student Handbook for more information on
Student Academic Policies. The Malcolm X College academic year is primarily
divided into two eighteen-week semesters. The Fall semester begins in
September and ends just before Christmas. The Spring semester begins in mid-
January and ends in mid-May. In addition, the college may offer the following:
Summer Sessions
An eight-week terms (late June through early August) with a small selection of
courses offered by each department. Classes usually meet twice a week and
carry a full semester's credit.
Special Fall Session/Weekend College & Special Spring Session/Maymester
To accommodate students who prefer an accelerated pace of instruction and
whose work schedule does not allow them to attend classes during the day,
Special sessions have been created. These classes carry a full Semester's credit;
course offerings vary from year to year. Class schedules listing specific courses
and class meeting times are available from the Admission Office several weeks
before each term begins.
Course Load and Credit Hours
The credit hour is the unit by which the College measures course work and calculates
tuition charges. Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours are considered fulltime;
a course load of 11 hours or less is part-time enrollment. Malcolm X College
reserves the right to restrict student to less than full-time program or to assign
students to specific courses on the basis of placement test results, a review of
students' previous academic records, or such other criteria as the college deems
appropriate.
Students may not normally register for more than 17 credit hours per semester (or 7
credit hours in the summer). Those wishing permission to exceed these credit-hours
limits may apply to the Dean of Student Services. Students uncertain about the course
load appropriate in their particular circumstances are also urged to speak with a
College Advisor.
Academic Policy
The Academic Policy of the City College of Chicago covers Academic Standards
and Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid. The Academic Standards policy is
listed below. The Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid is listed under the
Financial Aid section of this handbook.
If the instructor is not available, the student should contact the department

chairperson. A student who has an “I” grade may not re-register in that course.
However, if the “I” grade is changed to an F, the student may re-register for the
course.
AUD-Audit
Students may register for courses as auditors (that is, without receiving credit)
if space is available in the class after all credit-earning students have been
placed. Auditors must follow all registration procedures and pay appropriate
private charges.
A student who audits a class will be issued the final grade of AUD. This grade
will not be calculated in the student's grade point average or as registered
hours for the purpose of academic warning and exclude status. (See page 21
Academic Status).
NSW - No - Show Withdrawal
Students who do not attend a least two of the first three class sessions and do
not inform the instructor of their intention to continue in the class will be
withdrawn from the class by the instructor and issued an NSW. Tuition and
applicable fees will be assessed for dropping the class. A student who has been
issued an NSW may be reinstated in the class at the instructor's request. NSW's
are not counted as registered hours for academic warning and exclude status.
ADW - Administrative Withdrawal
Students who have been continuously absent the three-week period just prior
to midterm, will be withdrawn from class and issued a final grade of ADW by
the instructor, unless the instructor has documentation that the student is still
actively pursuing the course, as evidenced by completed papers, exams,
quizzes or projects.
A student who has legitimate reasons for such absences must meet with the
instructor no later than two weeks after the mid-term date (one week during
the summer term) and state those reasons and other relevant considerations for
requesting reinstatement. The instructor may recommend reinstatement after
consultation with the student. A student who receives an ADW may not elect to
withdraw from the class at a later time. If a student receiving an ADW repeats
that course only the last grade received will be calculated in the GPA although
both the ADW and the letter grade will appear on the permanent academic
record and will be counted as registered hours to determine academic warning
and exclude status. ADW's received after Spring 1988 will not be counted in a
student's GPA.
WTH - Student Initiated Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course through the 13th week of the semester
(the sixth week during the summer term) if not already ADW'd by the instructor.
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Thereafter, the student may withdraw only with the approval of the College
designee upon demonstration of extenuating circumstances. A student -
initiated withdrawal must be requested on the College's official withdrawal form
which may be obtained in the Counseling Center or Registrar's Office. The WTH
will appear on the student's permanent academic record but will not be used to
calculate cumulative grade point average (GPA). WTH’s will be counted as
registered hours to determine academic warning and exclude status.
Midterm Grades
Midterm grades are issued to students one week after the mid-point of the
term. Students receiving grades below "C" should meet with their instructor
immediately to seek ways improve their standing in the course. A student
whose mid-term grade is not "C" or better in the first course in a sequence will
not be allowed to pre-register for the next course in that sequence.
Repeating A Course To Raise A Grade
A student who has received a "D" or "F" in a course required for degree or
certificate completion may repeat the course once. Only the last grade earned
will be calculated in the student's GPA, although both grades will appear on the
permanent academic record.
Repeatable Courses
Certain Art, Music, Physical Education and Theater courses may be repeated
more than once for credit. See course descriptions (catalog) for specific
courses. All grades earned are counted in the student's cumulative GPA and all
hours attempted including ADW's and WTH's earned are counted as registered
hours to determine academic warning and exclude status.
Privacy or Records
Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records
according to established procedure. Information from a student's record may
not be disclosed without the student's prior written consent, except when such
consent is not required by the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
Transcripts of Academic Records
The office of Records will provide a transcript of a student's academic record
upon request. All requests for transcripts must be in writing, either by letter or
on the Transcript Request Form supplied by the Office of Records. No
transcripts will be released without the written permission of the student.
Therefore, transcript requests by telephone will not be honored at Malcolm X
College.
Each student is entitled to one transcript without charge. A fee of $5.00 is
charged for each additional copy. Written requests for the appropriate fee must
accompany transcripts. The College reserves the right to withhold transcripts of
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person who has past due monetary obligations such as tuition, fees or
materials.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Academic Status
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) is calculated on the basis of all grades, A
through F, earned in college credit courses at the City College of Chicago. If a
student repeats a course in which a grade of "D" or "F" was received, only the
last grade earned will be counted in the grade point average although both
grades will appear on the permanent academic record. All grades earned in
allowed repeatable courses will be calculated in a student's GPA.
To receive a degree or certificate, a student must have a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0 in courses required for a degree or certificate and an
overall cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses.
Academic Warning
Students who do not achieve the minimum required GPA at the end of each
term would be placed on academic warning for the following term. Students will
be informed of academic warning status on the final grade report. A student
whose GPA has not improved to meet the minimum cumulative level by the end
of the warning term will be excluded. Currently enrolled students on academic
warning will not be allowed to pre-register for the following term. Students on
academic warning from previous semesters and not currently enrolled may be
permitted to pre-register at the same college for the following term.
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Exclusion
Students on academic warning who do not achieve the minimum required
cumulative grade point average by the end of the warning term would be
excluded. Exclude status will be indicated on the final grade report. Students
who are excluded from one City College are not allowed to register at any other
City College.
Excluded students must petition the college from which they were excluded on
an official petition form. The readmission petition may be approved by the
college administration for good and sufficient reasons. A re-admitted student
will not be allowed to pre-register for the following term.
A petition is valid only for the semester for which it was submitted. Further, a
readmitted student may be subject to specific course and credit hour
restrictions. If any excluded student is re-admitted, the student may apply to
any of the other City Colleges.
Transfer Students
Prior to registration, students transferring to the City Colleges of Chicago are
required to submit transcripts of all credits earned at other institutions. The
college registrar will evaluate successfully completed course work from
accredited institutions. If accepted as satisfying degree requirements, these
transfer hours will be counted towards graduation but will not be counted in
the calculation of the GPA except as it relates to the awarding of honors (see
Scholastic Honors). A transfer student must complete at least 15 credit hours
at the College to be eligible for graduation.
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Student Support
Services

Job Placement Assistance
The primary goal of the Workforce Development Center is to assist students to
prepare for and secure employment. Specifically, the staff assists students and
alumni in the areas of professional placement, part-time and summer
employment, job readiness workshops and career advisement. The office also
sponsors a Career Expo and Health Fair on campus, which brings in over 100
employers who recruit and hire students.
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center is a supportive facility for students, faculty and
staff, on campus as well as for those located at satellite facilities, providing
resources to help Malcolm X College students do their very best in the classes
they take. To accomplish its mission, the Center provides assistance to students
through nine academic skill labs, a study hall, two computer- assisted
instruction sites (IBM and NovaNET), two centers for Open Learning, an
automated independent study center and a survey scoring facility. In addition
to these resources, individual or small group tutoring is available to registered
Malcolm X College students.
Distance learning
Through the Center for Distance learning at Malcolm X College students have
access to a variety of non-traditional modes of learning.
WYCC-TV, Channel 20, owned and operated by the City Colleges of
Chicago, telecasts college credit courses days and evenings.
Study/Unlimited video and audio cassettes enable students to earn
college credit at their own pace at the Academic Support Center of
Malcolm X College and at many neighborhood branches of the Chicago
Public Schools.
Students may enroll in these courses during regular Malcolm X College
registration periods. For detailed information on any semester's course
offerings, see the Malcolm X College course schedule.
NovaNet System
NovaNet is a vital part of the Academic Support Center. It offers students
interactive instruction in needed subjects and the opportunity to learn at their
own pace.
Students have all the benefits provided by a sophisticated system of computerassisted
instruction and of a concerned tutor. They may use the system for a
review, reinforcement of classroom instruction, or advanced work.
NovaNet users require no prior knowledge of computers and only a minimum of
typing skills to operate the system.
Tutorial Services
The services of master tutors and evening tutors are available at the Academic

Support Center. All master tutors have a bachelor's degree and many of them
are certified public school teachers who work at Malcolm X College on a parttime
basis, ensuring their competence and qualifications as tutors. Peer tutors
are students at Malcolm X College who have a B+ average and have shown
mastery in the area they tutor.
Tutoring is free upon request to all students on all subjects taught at Malcolm X
College. The Academic Support Center also provides assistance with Study
Unlimited, TV-GED and TV college courses.
Health Services
If assistance is needed contact the Office of Public Safety and Security (Room
1508).
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is an innovative approach to introduce persons to the
world of work while attending college. It provides the student the opportunity
to acquire college credit while obtaining career exploration skills and
techniques that will be useful in obtaining and keeping a job. The student's
motivation is increased through the development of self-awareness and the
realization of the importance of classroom learning. It helps improve the
prospects of post-graduate career placement. It can assist the student to earn
money so that they can help pay for their college education. The overall quality
of the academic and practical experiences are enhanced through participating
in the Cooperative Education Program.
Early School Leavers Program
The Early School Leavers Cooperative Education Program is designed to serve
the individual who has left high school before graduating. It helps improve the
student's opportunities for employment and economic independence. The
intent of the program is to help students to increase their self-esteem, explore
career options, develop a positive work attitude, gain entry-level employment
skills, and earn the General Education Development (GED) certificate
(equivalency high school diploma).
Latino & International Student Center
This Latino Center provides bilingual help and other services designed to
enhance the educational development of the Latino student population of the
college. The Center plans and develops activities and seminars to serve all
levels of the Latino student population including credit and non-credit
students. The staff maintains an active relationship with community
organizations to inspire awareness of Latino history and to foster cultural
identity. The Center creates opportunities for Latino students to expand their
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aesthetic appreciation of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. The Center assists
with the recruitment of Latino students for the College. Services include
mentoring programs, counseling and information on scholarships for minorities
and assistance in transfer procedures to four-year colleges and universities.
For more information, contact the Latino Center.
Advising and Transfer Services Center
The advising and Transfer Services Center provides information for students
who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree after leaving Malcolm X
College. Students have access to catalogs, applications and course equivalency
listings to help facilitate their transition to a four year institution. Through the
services offered, students receive one on one advisement from college
representatives, visit college campuses and obtain scholarship and admission
information. The Center has resource materials to assist students in selecting
the appropriate institution. Staff members follow-up on Transfer Center users,
keeping them abreast of application deadlines, college representative visits,
Open Houses and scholarship opportunities and their progress toward meeting
admission criteria to the senior institution of their choice.
Effective September 1993, the Malcolm X College Transfer Center is
implementing a Transfer Guarantee Program that will include automatic
admissions and applicability of courses taken at Malcolm X College that will be
applied directly towards completing baccalaureate degree requirements at
public and private universities.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
Pursuant to Title IV of the Higher Education Act, as amended and effective July I,
1987, Malcolm X College will maintain a drug abuse prevention program. This
program provides for the referral of students, faculty and staff to the following
community agencies offering drug prevention treatment programs. For more
information, contact the Human Resources Department.
Special Needs
Special needs students are those individuals, who are disabled, disadvantaged
and/or limited English proficient. The objective is to provide support services
that offset functional limitations created by special needs.
Among the services available to students with disabilities are support personnel
such as note takers, exam aides and interpreters. Adaptive equipment is
available in the Academic Support Center.
Services provided to students who are disadvantaged and/or limited-English
proficient include referrals, information regarding campus and community
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esources, and career assessment upon request.
For further information, contact the Special Needs Coordinator.
Child Development Lab Center
The Malcolm X College Child Development lab Center is located at the
southwest end of the campus in facilities designed especially for pre-school
children. The Center comprises three well-equipped classrooms and a unique,
rooftop playground. The Child Development Lab Center has been established to
provide childcare services for the children of parents who are enrolled in the
college, employed by the college, or employed outside of the college. The
environment is child-centered and equipped with interest centers that foster
independence, build self-esteem and help children to develop various skills as
they play. The cost to enroll a child is based on a sliding fee scale. Further
information can be obtained from the Center Director at 850-7177 or 850-
7178.
Program: Activities:
Ages: 2 to 5 years Creative Arts
Days: Monday-Friday Language Arts
Music/Movement
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Math & Science Concepts
Gross & Small Muscle
Activities
Water Play & Field Trips
Evening Student Services
Most Malcolm X College offices and services maintain evening hours during the
Spring and Fall semesters until 7:00p.m. Monday through Thursday to
accommodate students. Services available during the evening include
Admissions Office, Financial Aid, Counseling, Academic Support Services,
Transfer Center, Library Facilities, Computer Laboratories. Hours vary from one
office to another. Consult posted office hours or call the College for more
specific information. In addition, an evening administrator is on duty to handle
problems or emergency situations Monday through Thursday.
Books and Supplies
The Bookstore is located on the main floor at the east end of the building.
Textbooks for courses at Malcolm X College, as well as supplies, are available.
Check with the Bookstore manager for current semester business hours. All
required course texts must be available to students for purchase in the
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ookstore.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria, is located on the second floor of the building, offers a wide
variety of food, including breakfast and lunch selections and light snacks.
Vending machines are also available.
The cafeteria is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Public Safety and Security
All persons entering Malcolm X College must present a valid Malcolm X College
identification card or sign in at the main entrance.
Security enforces the college policies:
• Malcolm X is a smoke-free campus. Please do not smoke inside of the
college.
• Malcolm X has a no hat policy. Please remove your hats.
Security at the College is maintained by off-duty Chicago police officers and a
private security staff. The main security office is in room 1508 on the first
floor. The emergency phone number is 850-7168. Lost and Found is also
maintained in the Security Office.
Continuing
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Continuing Education
Malcolm X College offers an extensive Continuing Education and Community
Services program through a flexible delivery system for adults 18 years and
older regardless of their educational backgrounds.
Courses are generally offered in eight-week sessions that meet days, evenings
and weekends at the College and in many off-campus, community-based
locations such as schools, senior centers, community centers and churches.
Non-credit courses, workshops, symposia forums are among programs offered
in concert with and for hundreds of community agencies and organizations.
General Studies courses, the name applied to Continuing Education classes, is
approved by the Illinois Community College Board. These Continuing Education
Units (CEU) or credits are applicable to a certificate upon successful completion
of a program, but cannot be applied towards an associate degree.
More than 600 courses have been approved for Continuing Education. The large
selections of medical-related courses include nutrition, pharmacology, drug
therapy, medical terminology and refresher classes for registered nurses.
Conversational foreign-language course includes Spanish. Business courses
encompass program as divers as microcomputers, investments, real estate and
insurance. Fine Arts are comprised of music, art and art appreciation.
Continuing Education offers developmental courses. Constantly growing in
number and scope, these classes include job-coping skills as well as
vocabulary, mathematics, reading and special swimming and gym classes. Sign
language courses are offered for those who wish to learn to communicate with
the deaf.
Many courses have been tailored to meet the requirements of older adults and
senior citizens. Preparation for retirement is emphasized. Self-awareness, selfesteem
and good attitudes toward the normal aging process are developed
through class participation. Senior citizens have many new avenues open to
them, and of services that can be offered to society. Social action and social
issues may be studied, and cultural attainment is explored through a variety of
fine arts courses.
Hobbies and special-interest courses are periodically updated to meet the
changing interests of adults. Calligraphy, photography, dancing, and arts and
crafts courses are among the offerings.
Community forums are featured throughout the year.
For further information or a complete schedule of courses, call Continuing
Education at 850-7136.
Adult Education
The mission of the Adult Education Program (AEP) is met under the aspect of
the City Colleges of Chicago's mission pertaining to adult basic and secondary
education. It is defined as:
Including preparatory and developmental instruction, adult basic
education and educational programs designed to meet individual
educational goals and to provide under-prepared adult learners with

access to post-secondary education.
More specifically, it is to serve the educational needs of adults who reside
in Chicago and who have not completed either elementary or secondary
education. Through the AEP, Malcolm X College provides a range of
academic courses and programs in locations throughout the West, South,
North and Loop sections of the City, at various times during the day, for
the convenience of clientele, often working in cooperation with other
agencies and institutions.
The Adult Education Program's non-credit courses are offered oncampus
and off-campus, and are designed to meet the basic and
secondary educational needs of Chicago's diverse population. Course
offerings include:
• literacy: that teaches non-readers
• Adult Basic Education, which provides students with instruction at the
primary level first
• General Education Development (GED Programs): prepares adult
learners to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma. Instruction in this
program is offered both in English and Spanish
• English as a Second Language (ESL): provides instruction for students
with limited English
WESTSIDE LEARNING CENTER
The Westside Learning Center is a beautiful, architecturally redesigned structure
located at 4624 West Madison Street. The Center is committed to assisting local
residents in developing employability skills.
At present the Westside Learning Center has an approximate enrollment of 500
students. Classes are Offered in Home Repair, Basic Electronics, Typing, Word
Processing, Data Processing, Literacy, and General Education Development
(High-School Equivalency Certificate) and some college credit.
The Center is open year round, Monday through Friday. The Child-Care Drop-
Off Center will be available to students while attending class. Students
graduating from the Center are urged to further develop their education at the
main campus. "Academic Excellence" will continue to be the foremost goal of
the Center.
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Appendices
Central Stores Requisition
Certificate of Attendance
Conference Leave Form
Facilities Request
Faculty/Staff Complaint
Key Request Form
Lectureship Assignment
Registration Adjustment form
Registration Reinstatement Form
Reprographics Requisition
Schedule Planning Grid
Semester Academic Plan
Telephone Request
Textbook Adoption Form
Work Order Request