Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 367 RECESS Holidays and the periods of time between academic semesters when classes are not in session. REGISTRATION Actual enrollment of a student into specific courses after the student has been admitted to the college. REQUIRED COURSE A course that a student must complete to meet certain goals or to complete a certain curriculum. SCHOLASTIC SUSPENSION Students on suspension from any accredited institution of higher education may appeal to the Admissions and Standards Committee or campus designee for permission to register. The student will be limited to twelve (12) credit hour unless approved by Admissions and Standards Committee. SEMESTER Traditionally half an academic year, about 16 weeks in length. Fall semester begins in August and spring semester begins in January. SERVICE-LEARNING Service-Learning combines community service with academic instruction focusing on critical-thinking and problem-solving, values clarification, social and personal development, and civic responsibility. CGCC students have been performing meaningful service at community agencies to learn experientially during one-day events, class projects, and individual placements for over 10 years. SYLLABUS One or more pages of course requirements that instructors give to students on the first day of class. The syllabus may include detailed information about a course, such as an instructor's grading system, attendance policies, and testing and assignment dates. TRANSCRIPT An official record of a student's college coursework that is maintained by the college registrar. Courses taken, grades, GPA, and graduation information are included on a transcript. TRANSFER CREDIT Course credit that is accepted from or by another college or university. TUITION AND FEES The cost per semester credit unit that students must pay for their college courses. Tuition and fees are determined by the Maricopa County Community College Governing Board. TUTORING Additional learning assistance provided by tutors to students in individual or group sessions. Tutoring is centralized in the Learning Center. WITHDRAWAL Officially dropping any or all courses during a semester.