Clinton Junior College

Janis S. Pendleton

V.P. for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean

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Academics

The Vice President for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean is the chief academic officer of the college with responsibilities encompassing all degree programs, course offering and grading systems. The College offers degrees in programs leading to an Associate of Liberal Arts, Associate of Business, Associate of Science with concentration in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematic, Associate of Religious Studies and Early Childhood/Elementary Education.

Degree Programs
Course Catalog
Course Schedule
Grading System
Calendar
Faculty
Staff

Degree Programs

Associate of Business

The goal of the Small Business Department is to provide relevant education that fosters the development of necessary knowledge and skills for responsible and rewarding careers. This course of study prepares students for advanced study in business administration.

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Associate of Liberal Arts

The Associate of Liberal Arts Degree is designed to provide educational opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills in academic studies of a wide variety of courses that is transferable to most four year colleges or universities. It will provide the flexibility to move into any major or vocational area. Also, it prepares the students for business and professional work force.

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Religious Studies

The Certificate in Christian Ministries is an undergraduate program in religious studies. It is designed to provide basic competencies in Biblical and Theological Studies, pastoral care and counseling. Christian Education, Ethics, Denominational studies, sermon preparation and delivery, and ministry formation. This is a part-time, evening program, designed for nontraditional students, second and dual career students.

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Early Childhood/Elementary Education

This new program is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of Early Childhood Education.This degree prepares graduates for employment at the associate degree level that serves children from birth through age 8. The degree further provides a career ladder for individuals who desire to improve their skills and prepare them for a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university.

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Associate of Natural Sciences

The Associate Degree in Science is designed for students seeking training and expertise in the areas of science and mathematics. It seeks to prepare students with foundations needed to successfully transfer to an accredited four–year college or university and pursue a bachelor’s degree. It provides foundations for use in careers as mathematicians, teachers, beginning biologists, medical technicians, chemists, and allied health professionals. The degree has three basic areas of concentration – biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

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2009 - 2011 Academic Catalog

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2009 Fall Semester Course Schedule

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Grading System

Clinton Junior College grading system operates on a quality-point scale. Each semester credits represent the number of credit hours completed with a passing grade. However quality points are earned by the determined grade in the course. Letter grades represent how a student has achieved in each course (s):

A	Excellent	“A” generates four grade-points for each credit hour
B	Above Average	“B” generates three grade points for each credit hour.
C	Average	“C” generates two grade points for each credit hour.
D	Below Average	“D” generates one grade point for each credit hour.
I	Incomplete	“I” indicates an incompletion of the course. Courses can only be postpone sixweeks into the following term. “I” earns no credit or grade points. If course completion is not accomplished within six weeks the “I” will result into an “F”.
CF	Carry Forward	“CF” a grade will be assigned in a subsequent term.
S	Satisfactory	“S” earns no credit hours or grade points.

Grading Reports

Mid-term grade reports will be issued at allotted time on campus for students that have on campus housing. However, commuters will receive mid-term grades and final grades in the mail.

End of the term grade reports will be mailed to the students within three – four weeks after the end of the term. Students are encouraged to review their grade reports and report any error to the Registrars office in the main Administration office. All grade changes need to be completed within a year of the ending date of the semester in which the grade was assigned

Repeating a course

Students that repeat a course here at Clinton Junior College and receives a higher grade in that course then the course will be calculated into the students overall grade point average.

Dean's List

Students who earn 12 or more credit hours and have achieved a 3.00-3.4 on a 4.00 scale.

President's List

Students who earn 12 or more credit hours and achieved a 3.50-4.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Registration

Students are required to register according to the assigned registration schedule for each semester.

Dropping / Adding Courses

Students may add or drop courses within the first five days of a semester.

Withdrawal from a course

Students may withdraw from a course or courses after the add/drop date until mid-term with a grade of “W”. Students must obtain a Withdrawal From Class form from the Registrars office. If a students decides to withdraw from courses after mid-term, instructor determines the grade received.

Withdrawal from the college

Students wishing to withdraw from the College should first talk over the issue with the Academic Advisor and then complete the Withdrawal form in the Registrars office.

Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid office & Business Office

Fall 2009 Schedule
Aug.17 (Mon)	New Student Registration Library Dorms Open For New Students
	Luncheon For Students,Family, Staff, Faculty (Noon)
	New Student Academic Orientation 1:30-3:00 Pm Rm 200, Dinner 5- 6:00 P.M. Shaw Dining Hall
Aug. 18 (Tues)	Faculty Return-Meeting 10-12:00 Am Or 6:00-8:00 Pm Library Conference Rm
	New Student Registration 9-11:00 & 1:30-3:00 P.M. Library
	Placement Test -9:00-11:00 & 1:30-3:30 Pm Library Computer Lab
	New Students Academic Orientation 1:30-3:00 P.M. Rm 200
	Dinner 5-6:00 P.M. Shaw Dining Hall, Choir – 6-8:00 P.M. Shaw Dining Hall - All New Students
Aug. 19 (Wed)	Placement Test 9:00-11:00 & 1:30-3:30 Pm Library Computer Lab
	Advising/Scheduling For New Students 9-4:00 Pm Registrar Office
	Dinner 5-6:00 P.M. Shaw Dining Hall, Choir – 6:00-8:00P.M. Shaw Dining Hall – All New Students
Aug. 20 (Thur)	Advising/Scheduling For New Students 9-4:00 Pm Registrar Office
	Make-Up Placement Test – 9:11:00 A.M. & 1:30-3:30 P.M. Library Computer
	Dinner 5-6:00 P.M. Shaw Dining Hall
Aug. 21 (Fri)	Student Affairs Orientation – Library –Multi –Purpose Room 10:00-12:00
Aug. 24 (Mon)	Returning Students Registration Day 9-3:00 P.M. Student Affairs Office/Bus.Office/Financial Aid Office.
	Class Scheduling 9-3:00 P.M. Registrar. Dorms Open For All Qualified Students
Aug. 25 (Tues)	Classes Begin
Sept.2 (Wed)	Orientation Lyceum (All Students, Staff, Faculty) 10-11:00 A.M.
Sept. 4 (Fri)	Last Day To Register For Classes/Schedule Changes
Sept 7 (Mon)	Labor Day –No Classes
Sept. 23 (Wed)	Fall Convocation
Oct 14-20 (Wed-Tues)	Mid-Term Testing
Oct. 21--25 (Wed-Sun)	Fall Break – No Classes
Oct. 26 (Mon)	Classes Resumes, Teacher Grades Are Due
Nov. 25-29 (Wed-Sun.)	Thanksgiving Holiday-College & Dorms Closed! Cafeteria And Dorm Open For Athletes Scheduled For Games Only
Nov 30 (Mon)	Classes Resumes
Dec 7-10 (Mon-Thur)	Final Exams, Grades Due In Dean’S Office 12/14 Noon! Make-Up Exams 12/11 At 9-11:00A.M. Rm 100 Dean Pendleton
Dec. 11-Jan.11	Christmas Holiday/Semesterbreak (College/Dorms Closed) Admin/Staff Off On Dec. 16
Jan.6 2009	Administration Returns Jan. 7, 2009 Faculty Returns



Spring 2010 Schedule
Jan. 6 (Wed.)	Administration Returns For Spring Semester
Jan. 7(Thur.)	Faculty Returns For Spring Semester
Jan. 11 (Mon)	Dorms Opening, Registration 9-11:45 A.M. & 1-5P.M.
	New Students Placement Test 1:30-4:00 P.M. Rm. 100
	New Students Orientation 4:00-5:00 P.M. Rm 101
Jan. 12 Tues)	Classes Begin
Jan.18 (Mon)	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day –No Classes, Activities
Jan. 22(Fri)	Last Day For New Students To Register
	Last Day For Schedule Changes
Feb. 8-12 (Mon-Fri)	Black History Activities
Mar.8-12(Fri)	Founders’ Day Activities
Mar.10(Wed)	Society Of 1894 Luncheon At 11:30-1:00 P.M.
Mar.12(Fri)	Founders’ Day Program, 10:00 A.M.
Mar. 16-17 (Tues,Wed)	Sophomore Class Audit For Graduation Status
Mar.15-18 (Mon-Thurs)	Mid-Term Testing, Grades Due March 23
Mar.27-Apr 5 (Sat-Mon)	Spring/Easter Break
April 6 (Tues)	Classes Resume
April 20-23 (Tues-Fri)	Early Registration For Fall Semester
Apr 28-May 4 (Wed-Tues)	Final Exams Grades Due May 6 -Noon
May 3-8 (Mon-Fr)	Graduation Activities
May 5 (Wed)	Baccalaureate 11-12Pm Graduation Luncheon (Staff/Faculty Provided) 12-2:00P.M.
May 8 (Sat)	Commencement (Graduation Ceremony) 3:00 P.M.
	Dorms Closed

Faculty

Clinton Junior College is fortunate to have dedicated and highly skilled faculty. The Faculty lends itself to the students unselfishly. Several faculty members have been recognized locally and nationally in their respective disciplines. Clinton Junior College faculty serve on boards and commissions, acting as technical specialists and consultants for community initiatives.

Belton, Aaronita

BS Chemistry, Livingstone College

Discipline: Chemistry