Mission of Oconee Fall Line Technical College - OFTC.edu

Student AffairsThe mission of the Student Affairs Division is to help each Oconee FallLine Technical College student reach his/her full potential. Officeswhich provide services are:• Admissions• Financial Aid• Registrar• Career Services• Disability Services• Special Populations• Assessment Center• Tutoring• Student Activities

AdmissionsBe sure you have submitted all requiredpaperwork including:-Official High School, GED and CollegeTranscripts (if not received beforequarter begins, Pell for tuition, fees, andbooks could be delayed)-Compass, Asset, or the Georgia HighSchool Graduation Test (GHSGT) Scores

Financial Aid Tips• Apply early! You must applyevery year –the new yearbegins EVERY July. You shouldapply for the new year byApril!!!• Answer every questionhonestly.• Open & read allcorrespondence from the FAOffice. RESPONDIMMEDIATELY to all requestsfor additional information.• KEEP ALL FINANCIAL AIDINFORMATION IN A SAFEPLACE.

FA Tips continued…• Read the Financial Aid Section of the Student Handbook andCatalog. It is available on the OFTC Web Page at:http://www.oftc.edu• Learn the SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY .• PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES.• A change of major form must be completed by midterm fordegree programs. Forms are available in the Admissions office.• Ask Questions!!!

Apply Online!• You can apply for financial aidONLINE.• To apply for Pell and/orFederal Work Study:-Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov• To apply for HOPE:-Go to www.GAcollege411.orgor, visit the Financial Aid Officewhere staff will gladly help withcompleting forms.

Tuition• Most diplomas and certificatesare $50 per credit hour. Thetotal tuition for a full timestudent for Summer Quarter is$750.00 plus fees.• Beginning Fall Semester, thetuition will be $75.00 per credithour. The total tuition for a fulltime student for Fall Semesterwill be $900.00 plus fees.• Check www.oftc.edu for tuitionand fee changes.

CommercialTruck Driving(CTD) Tuition• Summer Quarter CTD Tuition will be $325 per credit hour or$4,875.00 for the entire program.• Fall Semester CTD Tuition will be $125 per credit hour or $1,125 fortuition for the entire 9 credit hour CTD program.• The CTD program requires students pay an additional $158.00 fuelsurcharge fee Summer Quarter and Fall Semester.• Check www.oftc.edu for tuition and fee changes.

Other Fees Due at RegistrationSummer QuarterFall SemesterRegistration Fee $26.00 $50.00Activity Fee** $16.00 $24.00Accident Insurance $4.00 $6.00Instructional Technology Fee*** $35.00 $55.00Total Fees $81.00 $135.00** The Student Activity fee is waived for totally online students.***Dual Enrollment Students are exempt from paying the Instructional Technology Fee.

Instructional Technology Fee• The InstructionalTechnology fee is chargedat all Georgia technicalcolleges.• This fee allows the collegeto continually upgradecomputers and othertechnology required inyour courses of study. Itdoes not guaranteeunlimited internet access.• THIS FEE WILL NOT BECOVERED BY HOPEBEGINNING FALL SEMESTER.

Other Costs• There may be other costs associated with your program ofstudy. Please check the Student Handbook and Catalog andthe OFTC Web Site.• Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Certified Nurse Assisting,Cosmetology, and Health Care Assistant students must pay anannual $11.oo clinical liability fee. This fee is not covered byHOPE.• There is an additional fee in the ECCE and Health Occupationsprograms for CPR training.• The EMT program requires students to pay an additional $47.00fuel surcharge fee beginning Fall Semester.

Local ScholarshipsAvailableThere are manyscholarshipsavailable. For moreinformation, pleasecontact the FinancialAid Office.

Now what?After attendingorientation, you willpurchase your books atthe bookstore.NOTE: If obtaining bookswith Financial Aid, youcannot receive any booksuntil all Financial Aid formshave been received andfunds are awarded. Pleasebe aware of quarterlyFinancial Aid & Admissionspriority dates posted on allcampuses and online.

Books• Students purchase books before, between, or after theirclasses, not during class.• Books are ordered one term before the class is taught.• Bookstore locations:-North Campus: Main Building- South Campus: DuBose Porter Center- Hancock and Jefferson Centers: Main office- LOIC: Main BuildingREFUNDS OF TEXTBOOKS: Refunds will be issued for text books ifthe student has a receipt from the bookstore and the refund isrequested within 5 class days of the date on the receipt.Student must not have written on or defaced the books.

New StudentsRegistration StepsSTEP 1Meet with your advisor.Students are assigned advisorsbased on their program ofstudy.Note: Advisors aid indetermining classes studentsneed to take to satisfyprogram requirements.

New Student Registration Stepscont’dSTEP 2Verify your Financial Aid withthe Financial Aid Staff.STEP 3Student or advisor may enterclasses in banner web.STEP 4Pay any outstandingfees/tuition to the BusinessOffice.

Registration PhasesAdvanced/Returning Student RegistrationThis registration begins approximately 4 weeks prior to the startof the quarter and is available to currently enrolled studentsonly. Check the calendar in the Student Handbook andCatalog or on the OFTC web site for dates.New Student RegistrationNew Student Registration is a session for new, transfer, andreadmit students prior to the start of classes. New StudentRegistration is held at the North campus, South Campus,Jefferson County Center, Hancock County Center, and LOIC.• Students registering on or after the first day of class will becharged a late fee.

Registration Phases Cont’d…OrientationOrientation is held before classes begin. Students willhave the opportunity to buy books on this day. Afterattending orientation, you will purchase your booksat the bookstore. Orientation is held at the Northcampus, South Campus, Jefferson County Center,Hancock County Center, and LOIC.

Transferability of Courses and ProgramsAll Associate of Applied Science Degree programs offered atOconee Fall Line Technical College are terminal programs.-Acceptance of transfer credit from Oconee Fall LineTechnical College is the decision of the receivinginstitution.-Questions concerning the transferability of courses andprograms must be addressed with the receiving institutionprior to taking the courses or programs, if a higher level ofdegree is being sought.

Associate of Applied ScienceDegree InformationAll students desiringto change theirprogram of study toan Associate Degreeof Applied Scienceshould visit theStudent AffairsOffice.

Career Services• The Career ServicesOffice assists students withself-assessment, careerexploration, decisionmakingand careerplanning and placement.• The Office works withemployers in the servicedelivery area to providequalified employees forbusiness and industry.

Disability ServicesOconee Fall Line TechnicalCollege offers accommodationsand services to assist studentswith disabilities in achieving theireducational goals. The Dean ofStudent Affairs, North Campusand the Special NeedsFacilitator, South Campus workswith students and their instructorsto assure appropriateaccommodations are provided.

How to Request Accommodationsfor a DisabilityIn order to receive and maintain services, a student with adisability must:–Be otherwise qualified for admissions to or participation in aprogram of study with or without a reasonable accommodation.–Disclose (notify) and provide the appropriate documentation tothe Dean of Student Affairs, North Campus and the Special NeedsFacilitator, South Campus.–Appropriate documentation includes medical or psychologicalevaluations not more than 3 years old which contain intellectualand achievement scores, strengths and weaknesses related to theclassroom performance, and recommendations for academicaccommodations.

Accommodations continued…• All costs associated with obtaining appropriatedocumentation are the responsibility of the student.• Classroom accommodations must be requested each andevery quarter by providing the Dean for Student Affairs acopy of class schedule.• Students must deliver accommodation form and discuss theappropriate accommodations with each instructor.• Financial Aid and other student services are the responsibilityof the student.

Special PopulationsThe Special Populations Officeprovides assistance to studentsfrom economically disadvantagedfamilies, those preparing fornontraditional fields, single parentsincluding single pregnant women,displaced homemakers, studentswith disabilities, and students withlimited English proficiency.

OFTC Lending LibraryThis is a book LOAN programavailable to students on afirst-come, first-qualified basis.Students must follow theinstructions on the applicationwhich is available in theLibrary at the north and southcampuses.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Qualifications for WIA funding:•Unemployed due to lay-offs•Adults age 18 & over•Must be enrolled in school full-time(developmental classes-not approved)•GPA 2.5 or Higher•Registered with the Dept. of Labor•Program of Study chosen in HIGHDEMAND for the area in whichcustomer lives•Registered with the Selective Service(men only)•Core classes completed

Childcare Development CenterAvailable at the South Campus onlyChildcare available for children ages 4-9Hours of Operation:Monday-Thursday2:30 pm – 6:00 pmFriday 2:30 pm – 6:00 pmSouth Campus locationLocated in Room 309- W.R. Steward Building, Use Parking Lot BAll childcare workers have training in Early Childhood Care &Education. For more information, please call (478) 274-7800.

Assessment CenterOFTC’s Assessment Centersprovides testing andassessment services tostudents, applicants, andemployees of area businessand industry. Assessmentsavailable include COMPASS,CareerScope (if you’reundecided about a major),WorkKeys, MOUS, and NOCTI.COMPASS and CareerScopeare also available at ourcenters.

TRACS Center- Located at the South Campus;however all services are available on North Campus• TRACS (Tutoring, Referral, Assessment, Career Services) Center: The TRACS Center offers supportservices for students on both North and South Campuses.• Tutoring: Provided to all OFTC credit students, along with study and test-taking skills.• Referrals: Made to OFTC students for professional guidance and counseling with personal,social, and education concerns. Referrals/services are confidential and available on campusand/or in the community.• Assessments: Provided for placement assessment; third party exams for updating professionalcredentials and earning certifications/licensure; and workforce development certifications.• Career Services: Provided to OFTC prospective students, enrolled students, and graduates.• Services include career planning and job search assistance such as resume writing andinterview preparation.• Disability/Special Needs services are also available in the TRACS Center to students withdocumented disabilities who may need classroom/testing accommodations, assistivetechnology, specialized equipment or books, or referral services to outside agencies. Contactthe Dean of Student Affairs, North Campus, 478 553-2124 or the Special Needs Facilitator, SouthCampus, 478 274-7786 for more information and services.• For more information on TRACS services, contact the Dean of Student Affairs, North Campus, 478553-2124; the Director of Career Services, South Campus, 478 274-7643; visit the OFTC websiteand click tab “Career Services”; or contact your instructor.

Tutoring Services• Do you need help in Math,Reading, Psychology,Employability Skills, orEnglish?• Don’t miss the chance toget FREE professionalTUTORING SERVICES!!!• Locations are Lab 311(North Campus), theJefferson & HancockCenters, the TRACS Center,and the LOIC.• Schedule of days/times isposted at the beginning ofeach quarter.

Get Involved!An important part of your college education is your involvementin STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Oconee Fall Line Technical College has avariety of student organizations and activities.

Student Organizations• Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA)• Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)• Rotaract• National Technical HonorSociety (NTHS)• GOAL• Respiratory StudentPractitioners (RESP)• Skills USA• Student Practical NursesAssociation (SPNA)

Student GovernmentAssociationThe Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA), which iscomposed of representativesfrom the student body,promotes the school to thecommunity and works toimprove the quality oftechnical education. SGAmeets monthly and organizescampus activities for eachquarter. SGA also provides aforum for student expressionand a channel ofcommunication betweenstudents andadministration/faculty.

GOAL• The GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership)program is co-sponsored statewide by the Business Council ofGeorgia and the State Board of the Technical College Systemof Georgia. Oconee Fall Line Technical College and its StudentGovernment Association co-sponsor GOAL locally.• The main objectives of the GOAL program are to spotlight theimportance of technical education in a modern society, toreward students who excel in learning a skill, to encouragepride in workmanship, to generate a greater respect andappreciation for the working person, and to emphasize thedignity of work in today’s society.

How can I get Involved?If you are interested in any of our Student Organizations, pleasecontact the Office of Student Life. We will direct you to the studentorganization’s advisor.North Campus: 478-240-5162South Campus: 478-274-7836

High SchoolInitiatives• Provides students an opportunity to participate in aseamless educational system that includes high-levelacademic and technical preparation for workforcereadiness and lifelong learning and…• Eliminates undue entrance delays, duplication of coursecontent, or loss of credit.

High School ArticulationRecent high school graduates may be eligible to articulate, ortransfer, some high school course credit to Oconee Fall LineTech.Criteria for Articulation–Student must have achieved a minimum of 80 as the highschool course grade and presented the high school transcriptprior to enrollment.–Student must be accepted to Oconee Fall Line Tech within 18months of graduation from high school.–Student must successfully validate credit.

OFTC Catalog andStudent HandbookIt is important that you readyour Catalog and StudentHandbook. A hardcopy of theHandbook is available in theAdmissions Office at theCampuses and Centers, andyou may download a copy ofthe catalog via the OFTCwebsite at www.oftc.edu.

Student Right-To-Know (SRTK)Statement ofComplianceOFTC is in compliancewith the Student Right-To-Know and The JeanneClery Disclosure ofCampus Security Policy(originally known as the"Campus Security Act"Pub. L. 101 –542 asamended by Pub. L. 102-26 the Higher EducationalTechnical Amendmentsof 1991.)

SRTK Graduation Rates• To comply with the disclosureof graduation rates under theStudent Right-To-Know Act, acohort group (i.e. thosestudents enrolling for the firsttime at the post-secondarylevel at this institution on a fulltimebasis.) is establishedeach Fall Semester.• The graduation rates areavailable to all prospectivestudents and given to all newstudents at Orientation. Thestatistics are published in theStudent Handbook andCatalog and on the Websiteat www.oftc.edu.

SRTK Refund PolicyThe Tuition Refund Policy atOFTC includes information inregards to receiving atuition/fee refund prior toclasses beginning, after classesstart, and after the first threeclass days of the quarter. Thepolicy is located in the StudentHandbook and Catalog and onthe website at www.oftc.edu.

SRTK Title IVRefund PolicyThe Title IV Refund Policy atOconee Fall Line Tech is incompliance with the FederalTitle IV Refund Policy. Thepolicy includes information inregards to the PELL Grant inthe Student Handbook &Catalog and on the website atwww.oftc.edu.

SRTK WithdrawalPolicyThe Withdrawal Policy atOconee Fall Line Tech includesinformation in regards towithdrawing from a courseafter the add/drop period orwithdrawing from Oconee FallLine Tech completely. Thepolicy is located in the StudentHandbook and Catalog andon the website atwww.oftc.edu.

SRTK Withdrawal Procedures• Students wishing towithdraw should see theirinstructor of the class theywish to withdraw from.• The instructor will assign agrade of “W,” “WP,” or“WF” and withdrawal date.

SRTK Student RecordsFederal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 –Informationon FERPA is located in the Student Handbook and Catalog andon the website at www.oftc.edu.

SRTK Student Records cont’d…• As a student you have aright to review andchallenge information inacademic files and to havecopies of that information.• OFTC must have written anddated consent to sendtranscripts with signature.• The Records Office requires3 days to process therequest.

Expected Classroom Behavior*Arrive on time*Turn off beepers/cell phones*Maintain respect*Be prepared*Be considerate*Be attentive*If a problem arises, please make an appointment with yourinstructor after class

Classroom Etiquette• Students shouldaddress faculty bycourtesy title and lastname (not first name).• Profanity is not allowedin the classrooms byfaculty or by students.

OFTC Dress Code PolicyOFTC strives to ensure thatevery student has the ability tolearn and be free fromdistractions in the classroom.Certain clothes are prohibitedfor this purpose.For more information on thedress code policy, please referto the OFTC Handbook andCatalog and the website atwww.oftc.edu.

Tips to remember…• Be sure you arecomfortable yetpresentable beforeleaving home.• Be sure your clothesare free fromoffensive signs,pictures, orstatements.• Dress according toyour program ofstudy.

Student Code of Conduct• Oconee Fall Line Technical College students assume anobligation to act in a manner compatible with the fulfillment ofthe mission of the College.• The Technical College community recognizes its responsibilityto provide an atmosphere conducive to growth. With theseprinciples in mind, the Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeStudent Body Association in conjunction with the StudentAffairs Office established this Student Code of Conduct.• The Student Code of Conduct is located in the OFTC StudentHandbook and Catalog and on the OFTC website.

Sexual Harassment Policy• Sexual harassment of employees and students at Oconee FallLine Technical College is strictly prohibited.• Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is aviolation of state and federal law as well as of the policy of theTechnical College System of Georgia.• Non-compliance with this policy is grounds for disciplinarymeasures, including dismissal, as deemed necessary by thecollege’s president.• It is the intent of Oconee Fall Line Technical College to providean academic and work environment, which is free, of any typeof discrimination, including sexual harassment.• The entire policy is in the OFTC Student Handbook andCatalog and on the OFTC website.

GrievancePolicy• If there is a grievance or complaint, a student should first discussthe issue with the instructor or staff member involved.• If not satisfactorily resolved, then the student should follow theStudent Grievance policy.• The policy is posted in the Student Centers, on the OFTC website,and in the OFTC Student Handbook and Catalog.

Safety and SecurityIn emergency situations,uniformed security officers, theEmergency Coordinator, theAlternate Coordinator andevening Administrators inCharge (AIC) serve as CampusSecurity Officers. The SecurityOfficers will provide assistancein both external and internaldisruptions. In such incidents,the security officer's directionsare to be followed explicitly byall visitors, students andemployees.

Academic Honors• President’s List: students who achieve a3.5 or higher GPA completing 12 credithours or more.• Dean’s List: students who achieve 3.0or higher GPA completing 7 credithours or more.• Honor Graduate: degree or diplomaprogram graduate with a GPA of 3.5 orhigher in program required courseswith no grade below a “C.”• National Technical Honor Society: aftercompleting 30 credit hours at OFTC,diploma and degree seeking studentsattaining a 3.5 or higher.

Maintaining Academic Standards• GPA –Grade PointAverage• Probation• Suspension• Dismissal• Financial Aid AcademicStandards of Progress

Grade Point AverageQuarterly GPA -is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points by the totalnumber of credit hours attempted in a quarter.Cumulative GPA -is an attempt to reflect the total credit instructional activity of the student.The CGPA is not affected by program of study, changes in program ofstudy, or student classification. The cumulative grade point average is thatgrade point average calculated on all attempts at all credit courses takenat the institution. The cumulative grade point average is recalculated aftereach quarter to include the current quarter’s grades.Graduation GPA -is calculated only on those courses required for graduation. When a courseis taken more than once, the final grade will be used in calculating thegrade point average for graduation. A 2.0 grade point average is neededfor graduation.

Academic ProbationThe purpose of academic probation is to alert students to thefact that their academic performance is not acceptable and topoint out the possible consequences if improvement is not madeduring the next semester of enrollment. Students must maintain aminimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to be insatisfactory academic standing. Students whose semester gradepoint average falls below a 2.0 will be placed on academicprobation for the next academic year.

Academic Suspension and Dismissal• Students who fail to remove themselves from academicprobation by attaining a minimum 2.0 GPA the next semesterin attendance after being placed on suspension will beacademically dismissed for three semesters.• A student who is dismissed from the College may appeal theirsuspension or dismissal by filing a written appeal with the VicePresident of Academic and Student Affairs within 10 calendardays from the first day of class of the following term thesuspension or dismissal status was attained.

StudentSatisfactoryAcademicProgress• To maintain eligibility for receipt of financial aid at Oconee FallLine Technical College, students must maintain qualitative andquantitative academic progress.• QUALITATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRESS: Students must maintain noless than a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) whichincludes all credit courses appearing on their entire academictranscript to receive Pell. A student can receive HOPE aftercompleting 30 semester hours with a 3.0 GPA.

Student Satisfactory AcademicProgress continued….• QUANTITATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRESS:• Once all the hours attempted at Oconee Fall Line TechnicalCollege plus all transfer hours accepted by Oconee Fall LineTechnical College, reach one and one-half of the total hoursrequired to complete current certificate or diploma program inwhich a student is enrolled, he/she is no longer eligible for anytype of state or federal financial aid.

Exemption Exams• You may receive credit for courses by passing an institutionalexemption exam.• Complete the Application for Credit by ExemptionExamination form in the Admissions Office.• Pay fee of $50 per course prior to taking exam.• Present photo ID to test administrator.• Receive at least an 80 score on the exam. A grade of “EX” willbe entered on the permanent record if the exemption exam issuccessfully completed. The credit hours for the exemptedcourses will not be computed in the grade point average.• Please read the “Institutional Exemption Exam” section of theStudent Handbook for more information.

Work EthicsSTC gives a work ethics grade for every course a student takes atOFTC. Grades are awarded based on:AttendanceCharacterTeamworkAppearanceAttitudeProductivityOrganizationCommunicationCooperationRespect

BANNER WebStudents who havecompleted all learningsupport course requirementsmay register online viaBANNER Web.All students can:–View and print grades–View and print unofficialtranscripts–View and print schedules

Grades• No grades are sentvia U.S. Postal Servicemail or given over thetelephone.• You can obtaingrades via BANNERWeb!

Directions -Viewing Grades andTranscripts Online• Step 1: Go to Oconee Fall Line Tech’s website atwww.oftc.edu• Step 2: Choose Current Student, My OFTC, BannerWeb; scrolldown & click OFTC BannerWeb; enter ID and PIN. If you forgetyour PIN, enter your ID and click Forgot PIN.• Step 3:Choose Login, then Student Services & FinancialAid• Step 4:Choose Student Records, or Academic Transcript, thenSubmit• If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’sOffice at 478-240-5161, North Campus or 478-274-7761, SouthCampus.

Online Advanced Registration forReturning Students097 Students -ONLINE Registration is not available.• Step 1: Complete Advisement: Contact Your Advisor and make anappointment.• Step 2:Go to www.oftc.edu.• Step 3: Choose Current Student, My OFTC, then Banner Web. Click OFTCBannerWeb Login then OFTC BannerWeb again. Enter your ID and PIN. ClickLogin• Step 4: Choose Student Services & Financial Aid.• Step 5: Choose Registration Menu; choose Add/Drop Classes.• Step 6:Enter Current Term, then Submit.• Step 7:Enter CRN number for the class from registration. form.• Step 8:Choose Submit Changes and click View Fees.• Step 9:Choose Student Detail Schedule.

Warranty• Oconee Fall Line Tech offersthe following guarantee to itsgraduates and businesspartners:• If one of our graduates, whowas educated under astandard program, and his/heremployer agree that theemployee is deficient in one ormore competencies asdesigned in the standards,Oconee Fall Line Tech willretrain the employee at nocost to the employee oremployer.

Non-Discrimination Statement• Oconee Fall Line Technical College does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender,religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabledveteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (exceptin those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of alleducational programs and activities, including admissionspolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherTechnical College System and Technical College-administeredprograms, including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)Title I financed programs. It also encompasses the employment ofpersonnel and contracting for goods and services.• Oconee Fall Line Technical College shall promote the realizationof equal opportunity through a positive continuing program ofspecific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equalopportunity.

Contact InformationNorth Campus, Jefferson andHancock CentersSouth Campus and LOICADA/504Johnnie EdgeOffice: North Campus 204B478-553- 2124, jedge@oftc.eduLydia BarfootOffice: South Campus 113E478-274-7786, lbarfoot@oftc.eduEEOCTITLE VITITLE IXSharon VealOffice: North Campus 108478-553-2056, sveal@oftc.eduSharon VealOffice: North Campus 108478-553-2056, sveal@oftc.eduDessie HallOffice: North Campus 204C478-240-5162, dhall@oftc.eduSharon VealOffice: North Campus 108478-553-2056,sveal@oftc.eduSharon VealOffice: North Campus 108478-553-2056,sveal@oftc.eduJanet SmithOffice: South Campus 113A478-274-7836, jrsmith@oftc.edu

Contact Information cont’dSection ADA/504, Title IX and Equity CoordinatorErica HardenVice President for Academic and Student AffairsNorth Campus, Office 107Office: 478-553-2068eharden@OFTC.eduEEOC OfficerRosemary SelbyVice President for Administrative ServicesNorth Campus, Office 101Ph: 478-553-2055rselby@OFTC.edu

Inquiries concerning the application of policies and proceduresmay be directed to the individuals listed previously at:Oconee Fall Line Technical College1189 Deepstep RoadSandersville GA 31082Phone: 478 553-2050

To express any concerns you may have about matters relatedto discrimination, students may contact:Office for Civil Rights61 Forsyth St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303Phone: 404-562-6350Requests for additional information on the policies, standards, orprocedures of the Commission of the Council on OccupationalEducation may be addressed to:Dr. Gary Puckett, Executive DirectorCommission of the Council on Occupational Education7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325Atlanta, GA 30350Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a unit of theTechnical College System of Georgia

OFTC Campus & Center ContactsCampuses:North Campus1189 Deepstep RoadSandersville, GA 31082Phone: 478.553.2050Toll Free: 1 (877) 399.8324South Campus560 Pinehill RoadDublin, GA 31021Phone: 478.275.6589Toll Free: 1 (800) 200.4484Extension Campuses and Instructional Centers:Hancock County Center10571 Highway 15Sparta, GA 31087Phone: 706.444.1253Jefferson County Center1257 Warrior TrailLouisville, GA 30434Phone: 478.625.1901Transportation Center1678 Kaolin RoadSandersville, GA 31082Phone: 478.553.2408Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center (LOIC)140 N. Third AvenueHelena, GA 31037Phone: 229.868.7834Dodge County Instructional CenterEastman, GAPhone: 229.868.7834Jefferson County High School1157 Warrior TrailLouisville, GA 30434Phone 478.625.1901

Quarter to Semester (Q2S)What is the difference between the quarter and the semestersystems?• The quarter system divides the academic year into four 10-weekperiods. The semester system divides the year into Fall and Springsemesters, each 15 weeks long plus exam time. There is also asummer session with plus exam time. There is also a summer sessionwith 10 weeks of instruction plus exam time.• Under a semester academic calendar, Fall semester will begin inlate August and will end in mid-December. Spring Semester willbegin in early January and end in May. Summer session will begin inlate May and end in early August.• This summer session; however, is only 5 weeks to allow the launch ofa semester academic year.

Student Email• An email account is created for all credit students when they are accepted or when theyregister for classes at OFTC. The email prefix is determined by a student’s Banner 3 rd party IDwhich is auto-generated by Banner when they are entered into Banner. Their email addresswill be in the form of username@student.oftc.edu and the initial password will be a student’s6-digit birthday in the format mmddyy. That email account will be maintained until a studenthas not registered for classes for two (2) consecutive terms AND has not logged into theirStudent email account within the last 30 days. This policy will allow our alumni to keep theirOconee Fall Line email address as long as they remain active users of the account.Email Login page:Login:Default Password:https://stumail.oftc.edu/owastudent\username6-digit birthday (mmddyy)• If a student has questions which their instructor or advisor cannot help them with, or they havechanged their email password from the default and cannot remember what they changed itto, they may contact the IT Department at its@oftc.edu or they may call (North Campus )(478) 240-5141 or (South Campus) 478-275-6506 for assistance. Students should make sure thatthey include a good contact phone number in their email as passwords may not be sent viaemail.• **PLEASE NOTE - Changing your BannerWeb pin does NOT change your email password orvice versa. These are completely separate systems. Students must login to their StudentMail ortheir MyPC account to change your email/MyPC password and login to BannerWeb tochange their BannerWeb pin.**

Student ID’s• You will get yourstudent id madetoday before youleave.• Please don’t forget.You will need yourstudent id topurchase your booksin the bookstoretoday and for otherevents at OFTC.

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