Student Handbook: Overview of Student Academic Support Services

Attendance Policy - Main Campus

Students are expected to attend all classes. Regular class attendance is necessary for maximum success in college. It is the responsibility of the student to make definite arrangements for all work before going on field trips or other College-sponsored trips. School-sponsored activities will be counted as excused absences providing the student completes all necessary assignments as designated by the instructors, and the activity sponsor notifies the instructors at least (3) days prior to the days(s) the student will be absent. Excused absences are to include academic competition, music events, official athletic events, field trips, convocations, and other College-sponsored events as approved by the Vice President for Academic Services. A student may be withdrawn from any class for excessive absences or non-participation.

Attendance Policy - Technical Division

The primary goal of the Coffeyville Community College Technical Division is to prepare students to succeed on the job for which they are trained. Students are expected to be prompt and regular in their attendance. As a rule, employers are interested in the college attendance record of job applicants. They have found that good college attendance is predictive of good job attendance and indicates employee reliability. If a student has a poor attendance record, the College cannot recommend that student for employment.

Accommodations for Students with Special Needs

The Director of Academic Advising will work with Academic Accommodation Committee to advise and provide support services to all students with mental or physical disabilities; hearing or visual impairments; and/or, individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) covered under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the 1973 Rehabilitation Act Section 504; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ACT of 1990; and/or ADA Amendments of 2008.  Students requesting special assistance, academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, either temporary or permanent, are required to submit documentation to the Director of Academic Advising.  Students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) are encouraged to see the Limited English Proficiency policy.

Accommodations documentation must indicate that their disability, impairment, or Limited English Proficiency substantially limits one or more of the major life activities, interferes with his or her performance in course work, prevents access to classes, enrollment or other college services. Reasonable and appropriate support services could include, but are not limited to:  tutors, interpreters, extra testing time, distraction free testing room, readers, note-takers, large print handouts or tests, and specialized or adaptive equipment. 

Requesting Accommodations

  1. Students should contact the Director of Academic Advisement and complete an Academic Accommodation Request. The request must be submitted for each semester that the student needs accommodations.
  2. Students are encouraged to contact the Director of Academic Advisment as early as possible because some accommodations may take weeks or even months to arrange.
  3. Students will need to provide comprehensive documentation of learning or physical disability, hearing or visual impairment, or Limited English Proficiency which is complete and supports the request for accommodations.
  4. The documentation should be an age appropriate assessment conducted within the past three years by a trained and qualified professional that shows the students current level of functioning and how the disability affects academic performance.
  5. If the documentation does not contain objective data regarding aptitude, achievement and information processing, the Academic Accommodation Committee may request a re-evaluation at the student’s expense before consideration is given.
  6. All requests for accommodations and services will be considered on a case by case basis.
  7. The Director of Academic Advisement will develop an Academic Adjustment Memo for each of the student’s instructors outlining the approved accommodations.
  8. Students must self-identify each semester as a person with a learning or physical disability, hearing or visual impairment, or Limited English Proficiency by presenting a copy of the Academic Adjustment Memo to each instructor they want notified.
  9. Students can self-identify at any time during an academic course but Coffeyville Community College has no responsibility to make accommodations retroactive.
  10. The instructor and student should sign and agree to the Academic Adjustment Memo and return the original copy to the Director of Academic Advisement.
  11. A student should report to the Director of Academic Advisement any difficulty they may be experiencing with the agreed upon accommodations.

Academic Advising

The Advising Center is located in the Student Success Center in Weinberg Hall on the Coffeyville Community College Main Campus. This facility provides information and assists students in their academic decision-making process. Using the combination faculty and professional advisor model popular in universities and community colleges, the department is responsible for all advising activities, including the following:

  • ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER
  • enrollment
  • general education advisement
  • exploratory student advisement
  • transfer advisement
  • freshman orientation
  • advisor training
  • student/advisor designations

The department also provides career information, program guides, transfer information and assistance. It is a place where students feel free to ask questions about everything from College activities and organizations to personal concerns.

Testing and Placement

All first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and/or transfer students are required to take a placement test prior to enrollment if they do not have ACT, SAT or Accuplacer scores on file with the College. The purpose of the assessment is to place students in the appropriate courses on the basis of their skill level and to promote a successful College experience. Placement is mandatory for math and English courses. There is no testing fee for the initial Accuplacer test at CCC; however, students who elect to complete the test multiple times will be charged $10 per test. Accuplacer testing is available Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm or by appointment in the Student Success Center. The following placement rules apply to ACT scores and Accuplacer testing:

Placement Rules for ACT, Accuplacer, SAT and ASSET Testing (College Catalog)

If additional information is needed, please contact the Director of Academic Advising.

Technical Transfer Students

Vocational students wishing to transfer technical clock hours from an accredited technical school should have an official transcript sent to the College. The Registrar will evaluate the clock hours and assign the appropriate credit hours. These converted hours will be posted to the student’s transcript after the transfer student completes 12 hours at CCC. A student can graduate with an Associate Degree after completing the appropriate general education requirements. Acceptance of credit by CCC does not guarantee acceptance at other colleges.