2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

3 Student Services & Resource InformationStudent Accident or Illness InsuranceA group health insurance is available forstudents to purchase. To qualify, studentsmust be enrolled in six or more credits in theMinnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesSystem. Application forms and information areavailable from the Counseling Center, westcampus, and the College Health Service, eastcampus.The Minnesota College ImmunizationLaw (Minnesota Statutes Section135A.014)Since the fall of 1991 there has been astate mandate for college students to havedocumentation of up-to-date immunizationagainst diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumpsand rubella, with the exception of studentswho graduated from a Minnesota high schoolin 1997 or later.The newest amendment extends this lawto provide education about viral hepatitis,including information about the hepatitisA and B vaccines. It is the hope that thisexpanded law will not only reduce the riskof viral hepatitis on college campuses, butalso develop an adult population with moreknowledge about disease prevention andtransmission.Free brochures on hepatitis A, B, and C areavailable at the College Health Service room2232 East Campus. For more information, callthe College Health Service 651.779.3954.Records & RegistrationOfficeThe Records Office, West Campus, providesservices pertaining to student schedules,veteran certifications, enrollment verifications,good student discounts, registration, gradechanges, withdrawals, residency, changeof programs, address and name changes,graduation confirmation, evaluation ofacademic progress, and academic transcriptrequests. Please see website for informationand Records forms.Transcript Service: Transcripts are sent atthe written request of the student online atwww.getmytranscript.com, with designatedfee. Transcripts will NOT be faxed. There is anadditional $5.00 charge for rush transcripts.Note: NE Metro transcripts cannot be done asa rush. Refer to the Records and Registrationwebpage at century.edu/registration/transcriptreq.html. The college followsthe Student Privacy Act. See the StudentHandbook section in this catalog for studentprivacy information.Voters Registration Forms are available atthe Records Office. For complete informationregarding voting and downloadable forms goto: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204Note: All students are responsible forkeeping address and phone numberinformation current with the RecordsOffice.Services for Studentswith DisabilitiesAccess CenterThe Access Center is a Student Servicesoffice, which provides accommodation,advocacy, support, and referral informationfor students with various types of physical,psychological, or learning disabilities. Basedon the individual needs of the students,services may include, but are not limited to,early registration, note-taking, test-takingaccommodations, and the provision of signlanguage interpreters. Documentation must beprovided within the first semester of service.The Access Center ensures the rights ofdisabled students and assists CenturyCollege in meeting its obligations under theRehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.93-112, Section504) and the Americans with DisabilitiesAct. The center’s commitment is to removeeducational, programmatic, and attitudinalbarriers, allowing students with disabilitiesequal access and opportunity to participatefully in all education programs and activities.This is made possible by the provision andarrangement of reasonable accommodationson a campus-wide level. Services provided arebased on individual need.The office is located in room 2440, westcampus, Contact Ed Sapinski, Director andADA Coordinator, 651.779.3354 or ChristineSimonson, Disability Specialist, 651.779.3477or 651.773.1715 TTY. Fax is 651.779.5831.TRiO ProgramsTRiO programs, funded by the U.S. Departmentof Education, assist selected students in theirpursuit of and persistence with postsecondaryeducational goals. Participating students mustpossess academic potential, yet demonstratea need for academic support.Three Century College TRiO programs serveparticipants who are from low income familiesor are first-generation to complete college.Student Support Services is designed to serveenrolled Century students, while UpwardBound and Educational Talent Search aretargeted toward middle and high school youthwho are college-bound.Student Support ServicesThe Student Support Services program serves200 students who intend to transfer intoa bachelor degree program. The programseeks to enhance academic skills among itsparticipants and increase their retention andgraduation rates through tutoring, academicsupport, and personal enrichment activities.Students must meet eligibility for one of thefollowing: family income, parent education,and/or documented disability. For moreinformation, call 651.779.3226.Upward BoundUpward Bound seeks to develop the skillsand motivation necessary for its participantsto successfully complete high school andprepare for a college education. CenturyCollege’s Upward Bound program serves 65students at St. Paul’s Como Park, Harding andJohnson High Schools. Students receive avariety of services that include; after-schooltutoring, academic advising, ACT prep, collegeadmission assistance, Saturday sessions, anda six-week academic summer program. Formore information, call 651.779.3328.Educational Talent SearchThe Educational Talent Search programencourages individuals between the ages of11-27 to complete high school and to enroll in651.779.3300 19