Student Handbook: Overview of Student Services

Advising

The Student Success Center (SSC) is located in Weinberg Hall. The Center assists new students regarding enrollment services. A student who has not selected a major should continue to work with the advisors in the Center while a student with a declared major is assigned a faculty advisor after the first semester. All requests for changes in assigned advisors are made with the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Center. The SSC also provides career information, university program guides, transfer resource materials, university catalogs, university applications, and scholarship information for various four-year institutions. For more information please contact the Director of the Student Success Center, 620-252-7135.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available to qualifying students in the form of Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Work Study and scholarships. Eligibility for federal aid is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the FAFSA. The FAFSA is filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You must add Coffeyville Community College’s school code to your FAFSA in order for the College to receive the results. CCC’s school code is 001910. Students selected for verification must complete the verification process before being awarded any federal aid. All CCC financial aid forms can be found online at www.coffeyville.edu. Student Loans require additional paperwork and the process for student loans can also be found on the website or you may pick the forms up in the Financial Aid Office located on the upper level of the Student Union Building. Please contact the Financial Aid office for any questions or concerns at 620-252-7355, 620-252-7357, or 620-252-7030.

The Course Load for Financial Aid is as follows:

• Full-time: 12 or more credit hours each term.
• Three-quarter time: 9 to 11 credit hours each term.
• Half-time: 6 to 8 credit hours each term.

Veterans Information

Information concerning the GI Bill may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office in the Student Union, extension 7030. In order to receive educational benefits from the Veterans Administration while attending CCC, you must make application through the Financial Aid office.

Lost and Found

Lost and found is located at the welcome desk in the upper level of the Student Union.

Dining Center

The Dining Center is open to all students and residents of the community. Residence Hall students are on a mandatory 17-meal plan, with 19 meals per week to select from. Student also receives $100 flex credits per semester to purchase additional meals or for use at the cafeteria annex/coffee kiosk located in the Graham Library. Non-resident students and guests may purchase meals individually. The Dining Center offers an all-you-can-eat atmosphere. The hours and menu are posted outside the center entrance.

Personal items: All personal items, especially book bags and backpacks, must be left at the table located at the front door.

Meal Cards: Each resident student must provide their student identification card with a bar code upon entry into the Dining Center. False identification will be treated as theft.

Sick Meals: Sick meals can be ordered 2 hours in advance by calling 620.252.7266. Upon pick-up, the student must show ID. In severe cases, with prior approval from the Director of Dining Services, a student’s roommate may pick up the meal.

Customize Menu: Students with medical conditions which have special dietary requirements should contact the Director of Dining Services to arrange for a customize menu.

Housing/Residence Halls

Dr. Terry Powell Hall houses 326 male students. Each floor has a commons area which is heated and air conditioned. A separate unit houses the laundry facility and the Director of Student Life and Student Conduct residence. Several Student Life Mangers also live in the housing area.

Pat Walker Residence Hall houses 233 female students in a three story facility which contains 60 two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites. Each floor of the building has a lounge area and group study room. The Walker Hall Coordinator has an apartment located on the ground floor of the Residence Hall.

Off-Campus Housing: CCC accepts no responsibility for the safety or condition of properties rented/leased by its students. The College expressly disclaims giving any guarantees that the properties are safe or recommended. Students living off-campus must make their own choice with regard to the selection of living accommodations.

Internet Access

Coffeyville Community College provides Internet access in the Student Success Center and in the Computer Labs. CCC also provides numerous wireless “hot spots” and cell phone usage. This includes the cafeteria, library, outside courtyard, as well as the majority of the academic buildings. This service is free to students. Students who experience difficulty connecting may contact the IT Department for assistance.

Bookstore

Coffeyville Community College operates a bookstore in the southwest corner of the Graham Library. In addition to the College textbooks and materials, miscellaneous and personal items, greeting cards, and CCC “Raven Wear” are available.

Library Facilities

The Russell H. Graham Learning Resources Center provides the traditional functions of a library and audio-visual services. College personnel are available to assist the user in searching for information and in providing a tour of the services available. The Library is open 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Friday and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Special events or needs may be accommodated by making arrangements with the Director, 620-251-7700, ext. 2032.

Student Health Center

A registered nurse is available in the Student Health Center located on the lower level of the Student Union during the morning hours. You may reach the nurse by telephone at extension 2165. There is no charge to see the nurse. In the event that additional medical attention is recommended, the nurse can assist in making those arrangements.

Communicable Diseases

In the event a student has been diagnosed by a physician as having a chronic and communicable disease, the student shall report the diagnosis and nature of the disease to the College Nurse so that proper reporting may be made to county or joint Board of Health. In addition to placing a high priority on preventing the spread of the communicable disease on the campus, the President may appoint a Review Board to evaluate each documented case on an individual basis. The Review Board may consist of, but not necessarily limited to, the student’s physician, county health personnel, College Nurse and the Dean of Students.

Mental Health

A student who demonstrates mental health concerns may put themselves or others at risk and could create an environment which would prevent a student’s ability to reach his/her educational objectives. Therefore, a student who expresses certain emotional/mental characteristics such as: attempts or threats to hurt themselves, psychotic episodes, life-threatening eating pattern, etc., will have to provide evidence of psychological/counseling care by a mental health professional to remain a tenant of the Residence Hall and/or institution.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is a support service which provides free tutoring and instructional services to students enrolled at CCC. Staff will work with students one-on-one, in group settings and with tutorial software to best address a student’s need. The Student Success Center is located in Weinberg Hall. The SSC is open from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on Friday.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center, located in Weinberg Hall, is open from 7:00 pm until 11 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend hours will be established after the start of each academic year. Individuals who want to participate in intramural sports, open gym, student activities or fitness activities in the Wellness Center must sign an “Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability” form. This form is available in the Student Life Offices and/or the Admission Office.