consumer Information

ACCREDITATION
Central Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (312-263-0456; www.ncahigherlearning commission.org).
Until its transition to a four-year institution, Central Christian was the oldest accredited junior college in Kansas, having been recognized and accredited by the State Department of Education in 1918. In 2000, Central Christian was recognized as a four-year, private, not-for-profit institution by the Carnegie foundation and expanded its accreditation with the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission. In 2009, Central Christian was recognized by the State Department of Education, to begin offering Elementary Education and Secondary Education (Physical Education and History/Political Science). Central Christian has been approved to offer education for those who qualify for educational benefits under the Veterans Administration Educational Program. The college has also been approved by the U.S. Office of Education for administering federal programs of student aid.

AFFILIATIONS
Association of Christian Schools International
Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions
Center for Urban Studies
Christian Council of Colleges and Universities (Affiliate)
Focus on the Family Institute
Free Methodist Church of North America
Higher Learning Commission (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools)
Jerusalem University
Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Kansas Department of Education
McPherson Airport
McPherson Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Christian College Athletic Association
The Kansas Independent College Association
The Kansas Independent College Fund
United States Office of Education for Administering Federal Programs

TUITION AND FEES

Traditional Fall and Spring Students
Excel Adult Degree Completion Students
Online Organizational Leadership Degree Students

PROGRAMS

Traditional Fall and Spring Students
Excel Adult Degree Completion Students
Online Organizational Leadership Degree Students

Nondiscrimination, Title IX, and Section 504
It is the intent of the College, through its policy on equal opportunity, to comply with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246, Section 504, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and all the related regulations.
Central Christian College, in compliance with these acts, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities.

Inquiries related to Title IX, non-discrimination on the basis of sex, may be referred to the Dean of Student Development, 1200 S. Main, McPherson, Kansas 67460 (620-241-0723, ext. 314). Inquiries related to Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, may be referred to the Vice President of Academics, 1200 S. Main, McPherson, Kansas 67460
(620-241-0723, ext. 320).

Services for Students with Disabilities
Although certain facilities are not fully physically accessible to handicapped persons, Central Christian College will take such means as are necessary to ensure that no qualified handicapped person is denied benefits, excluded from participation, or otherwise subject to discrimination because Central's facilities are physically inaccessible to or unusable by handicapped persons. The accessibility
standard required by federal law for existing facilities is that the recipient's program or activity, when viewed in its entirety, must be readily accessible to handicapped persons. Central Christian College may meet this standard through such means as reassignment of classes or other services to accessible locations, redesign of equipment, assignment of aids, alteration of existing facilities, and
construction of new accessible facilities. Central Christian College is not required to make structural changes in existing facilities where other methods are sufficient to comply with the accessibility standard described above.

Transfer of Credit
In premise, Central Christian College only approves transfer credits that meet the following criteria:
1. The credits are from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by both the Department of Higher Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
2. Grades associated with the transfer credits are C or better.
3. Courses have been completed within the last 10 years. Courses completed prior to this time will need to be evaluated by the Registrar.
4. Remedial or preparatory credits will not be accepted.

Courses taken at other non-regionally accredited institutions can be considered for acceptance only after the student provides at least two Letters of Articulation establishing transferability to other accredited institutions.
Students transferring from a two-year school can transfer up to 64 hours.

Withdrawal Policy
Please select one of the following:

Traditional Students
On-line Students
On-ground Excel Ministry and Business Students

Satisfactory Academic Progress
Please select one of the following:

Traditional Students
On-line Organizational Leadership Students
On-Line Criminal Justice Degree Completion Students
Excel Ministry or Business Degree Completion Students

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
Privacy of Student Education Records –
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 gives college students the right to view educational records (records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information directly related to the student and maintained by the college) maintained in the Academic Office, Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Academic Department Offices, and the Student Development Office
(including Career Services and the Health Center). 52

Educational records do not include: records of instructional or administrative personnel which are personal in nature and are not accessible to any other person; records maintained by physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, or other recognized professional or para-professionals; or financial records of parents. Students who wish to view their files should indicate that they wish to do so to the College official responsible for maintaining the particular file. An appointment will be made for the student to view the file within a reasonable amount of time. Parents of dependent students (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) have the same right of access to the records of their dependents.

The Privacy Act permits the College to release, without student consent, directory information. Directory information at Central Christian College includes a student’s name, address, telephone number, major field of study, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards
received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended.

Students who do not want directory information released must submit arequest in writing to the Student Development Office. The College will communicate academic and behavioral information to parents or guardians for all students under 21 years of age unless a student has declared independent status and for all students 21 years of age and over who are claimed as a dependent for
federal tax purposes.

Information on the types of educational records maintained by Central Christian College, officials responsible for maintaining records, persons who have access to such records, purposes for which these persons have access to records, and procedures for correcting inaccurate records is available through the Office of the Registrar.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT
Controlled Substances Uses and Effects –
Drug Free Information –
A. Drug Free Workplace Statement
The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol by students or employees on the property of Central Christian College or as part of any of the activities of the college, is strictly prohibited. An “illicit drug” is any drug (whether or not it is technically a controlled substance) that the user or possessor is not lawfully entitled to use or possess. Abuse of any drug that the user or possessor is legally entitled to use or possess is also strictly forbidden.

Students who violate this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to the following possible sanctions:
1. Placement on probationary status;
2. Temporary suspension from classes and activities;
3. Suspension for a semester from classes and activities;
4. Expulsion.

Students subject to these sanctions will be afforded all due process rights to which they are entitled by law or under current policies affecting student discipline. In addition to the above sanctions, a student may be required to meet with a campus counselor. A student may be required to complete a drug or alcohol abuse education or treatment program as a condition of continued enrollment. The cost of completing any such program will be the responsibility of the student.

Employees of the college who violate the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to the following possible sanctions:
1. Short-term suspension with pay;
2. Short-term suspension without pay;
3. Long-term suspension without pay;
4. Required participation in a drug and alcohol education, treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation program.
5. Termination of employment.

Before the imposition of sanctions under this policy, employees will be afforded all due process rights to which they are entitled under their contracts. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the right of the College to take any other disciplinary action which is provided for in College policies.
If an employee is to participate in a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be the responsibility of the employee.

In order to ensure that students and employees of the College are aware of the standard of conduct established by this policy, the sanctions for violation of that standard, the health risks associated with drug and alcohol use and abuse, the legal sanctions for unlawful possession and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol, and the drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available in the area for employees and students, the following documents will be distributed to all employees, including part-time and adjunct faculty, and all students, including part-time students and those enrolled in off-campus programs, of the College:
1. A copy of this policy;
2. A document which describes the applicable legal sanctions under local, state and federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
3. A document which describes the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol;
4. A document which lists the drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available in the area.

This program will be reviewed biennially by the President’s Cabinet. The purpose of the review will be to determine the effectiveness of the program, to recommend changes in the program, and to ensure that the sanctions are appropriately and consistently enforced. The review committee will make its findings and recommendations in a written report which will be presented to the President.

Fire Safety Information –
FIRE PROCEDURES
A fire may include visible flames or strong odors of burning. The appropriate emergency action is for persons to evacuate the building quickly and safely and notify the Fire Department at 245-2505 or 911 and notify your Building Coordinator listed on page 39.
IMMEDIATE ACTION:
If you are the person who discovered the fire, extinguish it only if you can do so safely and quickly.
Use an appropriate fire extinguisher to control the fire only if you have had fire extinguisher training, the fire is confinable and your personal safety is not placed in jeopardy.
If the fire is extinguished, call your Building Coordinator listed on page 39.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSTRUCTIONS
P- PULL safety pin from handle.
A- AIM at the base of the fire.
S- SQUEEZE the trigger handle.
S- SWEEP from side to side.

IF THE FIRE CANNOT BE EXTINGUISHED:
Confine the fire by closing the doors.
Pull the nearest fire alarm.
Call the Fire Department at 245-2505 or 911.
Alert others.
Exit the building, assisting anyone who needs help in the evacuation.
Notify your Building Coordinator.
The Building Coordinator should meet the Fire Department when they arrive, if the Coordinator is unavailable, the person calling in the fire should meet the Fire Department when they arrive.
FOR OCCUPANTS OF THE BUILDING
Close the doors to your immediate area.
EVACUATE the building via the nearest exit. Assist others in exiting the building.
DO NOT use elevators.
Avoid smoke-filled areas.
If exiting a smoke-filled area, stay low to the ground and crawl to the nearest exit.
If your clothes catch fire DO NOT RUN. STOP…DROP…ROLL.
FOR PERSONS EVACUATING FROM THE IMMEDIATE AREA
Feel door from top to bottom. If it is hot, DO NOT proceed; go back.
If the door is cool, crouch low and open the door slowly. Close the door quickly if smoke is present so you do not inhale it.
If no smoke is present, exit the building via the nearest stairwell or exit.
If you encounter heavy smoke in a stairwell, go back and try another stairwell.