TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT MANUAL

TRINITY VALLEY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DUAL CREDIT MANUAL
FOR
STUDENTS
2013 - 2014
Table of Contents
TVCC Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 1
TVCC Affirmative Action Statement ......................................................................................... 2
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) ........................................................ 3
Dual Credit Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4-5
Dual Credit Delivery Systems ............................................................................................... 6-7
Difference Between College and High School..................................................................... 8-11
TVCC Policies and Procedures.............................................................................................. 12
Application and Enrollment of High School Students ........................................................ 13-14
Expectations and Responsibilities of the Student ................................................................... 15
Grades.............................................................................................................................. 16-17
Admissions Committee, Scholastic Probation, Scholastic Suspension................................... 18
Attendance & Absence Policy ................................................................................................ 19
Cheating/Plagiarism Policy .................................................................................................... 20
Adding and/or Dropping Courses ........................................................................................... 21
Testing .............................................................................................................................. 22-24
Bacterial Meningitis ................................................................................................................ 25
TVCC Student Services .................................................................................................... 26-29
Cardinal Connection ......................................................................................................... 30-32
ECourses/Blackboard ............................................................................................................ 32
Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 33
Appendix................................................................................................................................ 34
TVCC Concurrent Student Check Lists ............................................................................ 35-36
TVCC Application Supplement for Current High School Student ............................................ 37
TVCC Dual Credit Costs ........................................................................................................ 38
Bacterial Meningitis Information Form ................................................................................... 39
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TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MISSION STATEMENT
Trinity Valley Community College is a learning-centered college that provides quality academic,
workforce and community service programs to meet the educational needs of our students and the
citizens of our service area.
TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Trinity Valley Community College exists for the following purposes:
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To prepare students for transfer to upper-level institutions by offering a core curriculum of
freshman and sophomore courses in the arts and sciences;
To prepare students for employment through completion of academic and workforce programs
leading to an Associate of Arts Degree, an Associate of Applied Science Degree, or a Certificate
of Completion;
To help disadvantaged students develop educational skills leading to academic success;
To provide continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural enrichment;
To provide workforce education programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and
skilled occupations;
To support and promote workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide
needs;
To offer a comprehensive student development services program, including counseling and
guidance; and
To provide literacy and other basic skills programs for adults.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, lay-offs, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of
compensation; the recruitment and admission of students; the availability of student loans, grants, and
scholarships; the opportunity to participate in student activities; the provision of student services; the
use of college housing; and the operation of any programs and activities shall be administered without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran’s status.
TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment
opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended;
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503, 504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article
522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders 11246 and 11758.
TVCC will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and
participation in all educational and vocational programs.
Questions or problems related to Title IX and Section 504 compliance activities should be directed to
the Affirmative Action Officer in the Human Resource Department, 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, Texas,
75751 (903-675-6215).
The effective date of this catalog is the beginning of the 2012 fall semester. A student must graduate
by August 31, 2017, to be eligible for graduation under the provisions of this catalog.
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FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
In compliance with the Texas “Open Records” Act and the Buckley Amendment (Public Law 93-579),
TVCC will consider the following information to be “public or directory information” unless the individual
student properly advises the registrar’s office in writing that his/her name not be included or released as
public information:
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Name
Date and place of birth
Current & permanent address
Telephone listing
Major & minor
Current class schedule
Number of hours enrolled current semester
Classification
Marital status
E-mail address
Degrees & awards received
Dates of attendance
Participation in officially recognized activities & sports
Weight & height of members of athletic teams
All previous educational agencies or institutions attended
TVCC administration, counselors, staff, and instructors are allowed to communicate with the individual
student, the high school counselor, high school administration, and the Dual Credit High School Liaison
regarding student progress, grades, student schedule, student attendance, tuition owed, etc. TVCC
employees are not allowed to discuss individual students with anyone, including parents, without a
signed FERPA Waiver. TVCC staff will communicate to the high school, where parents may request
information from the high school staff regarding students’ dual credit courses.
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DUAL CREDIT INTRODUCTION
This manual is a guide for students as they begin their dual credit education at Trinity Valley
Community College. By no means is this all of the information students will need to be successful. The
Trinity Valley Community College Catalog should be consulted for questions, as well as the Trinity
Valley Community College website. The catalog can be found at
http://www2.tvcc.edu/catalogs/default.aspx?zoneid=715&deptid=249 and the college homepage is
http://www2.tvcc.edu/.
Dual credit refers to the process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and
receives simultaneous credit for the course from both the college and the high school. Dual credit
courses include both academic courses as well as technical courses. Concurrent enrollment refers to
the process by which an eligible high school student enrolls in college-level academic or technical
courses while still enrolled in high school and receives college credit without receiving high school
credit for these courses.
High school students residing in the TVCC service area may be eligible to receive dual credit toward
high school graduation for successfully completing certain TVCC courses. Dual credit courses can be
offered at the high school campus during regular high school hours, via Internet or ITV, or on any of the
TVCC campuses. High school students may enroll in dual credit courses once they have successfully
completed their sophomore year of high school; received permission from their parent/guardian and
high school counselor; submitted an official high school transcript; completed all TVCC admissions
requirements and prerequisites for courses they wish to take; met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
requirements; and taken any required placement tests prior to enrollment or submitted acceptable
exemption scores on the ACT, ASPIRE, PLAN, PSAT, SAT, or STAAR.
All beginning dual credit students are limited to two courses per semester as per THECB/TEA policy.
Returning dual credit students may take more than two courses per semester IF approved by the Vice
President of Instruction, recommended by the high school counselor, and have maintained at least a
2.0 or “C” average in TVCC courses. Dual credit students may have a tuition waiver on two courses
per semester.
The TVCC Dual Credit program is approved to offer over fifty-percent of the AA and/or AAS degree on
nine high school campuses.
High school students taking TVCC courses will conduct themselves as college students as expected in
a collegiate classroom environment.
Statutory authority for concurrent enrollment and dual credit is contained in the Texas Administrative
Code 4.81 – 4.85 and 74.25.
How does Dual Credit work?
Students begin by consulting their high school counselor to determine if dual credit courses are
available and if the student is eligible for enrollment. Students must demonstrate college readiness
through standardized test results and achieve the appropriate scores for Dual credit admission.
Students must meet all TVCC admission requirements and the prerequisites for each course. High
school counselors help students with the TVCC admission, enrollment, and registration process.
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Benefits of Being a Dual Enrollment Student
 Creates a continuum of learning from high school to college
 Allows you to progress toward your next college goal without having to wait until your high
school graduation
 Allows you to earn college credits while attending high school that may apply toward graduation
at TVCC or another college or university
 Shortens the time required for you to complete an undergraduate degree
 Eliminates the duplication of courses taken in high school and college such as English or
History
 Sharpens your general academic preparedness for college
 Provides access to all that TVCC offers: the Learning Center, the Library, the Bookstore, even a
student id (which can provide you with great benefits)
 Lowers the cost for college by sometimes having your tuition covered
 Increases flexibility in scheduling courses at the four-year schools, and may provide
opportunities for semester long internship experiences or study abroad
What subjects are available?
Only courses contained within the TVCC Core, Workforce Education courses, and foreign language
courses may be used for dual credit. Courses approved for dual credit for a high school student must
be applicable to a college or university certificate or degree.
TVCC offers a wide selection of courses to dual credit students at the three TVCC campuses, high
schools, and in several different formats. Students must consult with the high school counselor about
which subjects are available and most appropriate for graduation requirements, but the most common
subjects have been the TVCC Core Subjects. These include, but are not limited to English,
Government, Math, and History. Other selections may include courses in Fine Arts, Speech,
Economics, Sciences, and Workforce Training areas.
Kinesiology (PE) courses are not available to Dual credit students due to State of Texas funding
restrictions for those courses.
University Interscholastic League (UIL)
TVCC encourages the student to consult the Constitution and Contest Rules of the UIL concerning
eligibility for course work beyond high school level in subject areas in which the student may participate
in UIL. Under UIL rules, taking college courses in a field of study in which the student may compete in
UIL may disqualify a student from competition.
TVCC Partner School Districts
Taxing district schools include: Athens, Athens Christian Preparatory, Brownsboro, Chandler, Crandall,
Cross Roads, Eustace, Frankston, Kaufman, Kemp, LaPoynor, Mabank, Malakoff, Murchison,
Palestine, Poetry Community Christian, Scurry-Rosser, Terrell, and Trinidad.
Tax-Paying schools include: Canton, Cayuga, Edgewood, Elkhart, Forney, North Forney, Fruitvale,
Martins Mill, Neches, Rains, Slocum, Westwood, and Wills Point.
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DUAL CREDIT DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Courses may be delivered using a variety of methods as listed below.
 College Campus - A high school student earns both high school and college credit for a course
taught on the college campus. The high school student will attend class with college students.
High school counselors work with TVCC Dual Credit to enroll students in class times that fit
within the school day, or TVCC provides college courses at night.
 High School Campus - A high school student earns both high school and college credit for a
course taught in the high school facility, with an embedded high school instructor. The instructor
must meet all qualifications for faculty teaching each respective course on the college campus
and be approved by the appropriate TVCC department.
 Distance Education - The Unites States Distance Learning Association defines distance
learning as “The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and
instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance.”
Distance learning at Trinity Valley Community College offers opportunities for students to further
their education goals when employment, family responsibilities or other scheduling or distance
problems prevent regular attendance on one of the college’s campuses.
TVCC’s distance learning program utilizes Internet or Web-based courses and two-way live
instructional television to provide online degrees. Online courses use the Blackboard course
management system. Specific login instructions for Blackboard may be obtained from the
distance learning office. Students should note that many TVCC distance learning courses may
require major examinations to be taken in a proctored environment either at designated testing
centers or through approved proctors. This may result in students having to travel to their
nearest TVCC campus for exams. For information about Distance Learning at TVCC please visit
our website at www.tvcc.edu/depts/dist.learning or email us at [email protected]
Internet courses include a $30.00 internet fee for each individual distance learning courses.
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Online Course - An online course is completed entirely over the Internet. Dual credit
students earn both high school and college credit.
A high school student may enroll in an online course integrated with college
students and participate independently at home.
A high school student may enroll in an online course composed of only high
school students and dedicated to dual credit.
The high school may arrange for a group of students to meet in a computer lab
and participate in an online course with a high school liaison present.
Students are encouraged to participate in an online assessment to assess their
compatibility with online college courses before they enroll. A report is provided
at the conclusion of the assessment. Go this webpage:
http://www2.tvcc.edu/distanceed/article.aspx?deptid=151&zoneid=135&articleid=218
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Interactive Video Course - Students will participate in a class taught in an interactive
classroom at the high school campus. The instructor will be a TVCC faculty member who
is teaching from a TVCC site or an embedded high school instructor teaching from
another high school.
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HOW IS COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
FOLLOWING THE RULES IN HIGH
SCHOOL
CHOOSING RESPONSIBLY IN COLLEGE
* High school is mandatory and usually
free.
* College is voluntary and expensive.
* Your time is structured by others.
* You manage your own time.
* You need permission to participate in
extracurricular activities
* You must decide whether to participate in cocurricular activities.
* You can count on parents and teachers
to remind you of your responsibilities and
to guide you in setting priorities.
* You must balance your responsibilities and
set priorities. You will face moral and ethical
decisions you have never faced before.
* Each day you proceed from one class
directly to another, spending 6 hours
each day--30 hours a week--in class.
* You often have hours between classes; class
times vary throughout the day and evening and
you spend only 12 to 16 hours each week in
class
* Most of your classes are arranged for
you.
* You arrange your own schedule in
consultation with your adviser. Schedules tend
to look lighter than they really are.
* You are not responsible for knowing
what it takes to graduate.
* Graduation requirements are complex, and
differ from year to year. You are expected to
know those that apply to you.
* Guiding principle: You will usually
be told what to do and corrected if
your behavior is out of line.
* Guiding principle: You are expected to
take responsibility for what you do and
don't do, as well as for the consequences
of your decisions.
GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
SUCCEEDING IN COLLEGE CLASSES
* The school year is 36 weeks long;
some classes extend over both
semesters and some don't.
* The academic year is divided into two
separate 15-week semesters, plus a week
after each semester for exams.
* Classes generally have no more than
35 students.
* Classes may number 100 students or more.
* You may study outside class as little as
0 to 2 hours a week, and this may be
mostly last-minute test preparation.
* You need to study at least 2 to 3 hours
outside of class for each hour in class.
* You seldom need to read anything
more than once, and sometimes listening
in class is enough.
* You need to review class notes and text
material regularly.
* You are expected to read short
assignments that are then discussed,
and often re-taught, in class.
* You are assigned substantial amounts of
reading and writing which may not be directly
addressed in class.
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* Guiding principle: You will usually
be told in class what you need to
learn from assigned readings.
* Guiding principle: It's up to you to read
and understand the assigned material;
lectures and assignments proceed from the
assumption that you've already done so.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
COLLEGE PROFESSORS
* Teachers check your completed
homework.
* Professors may not always check completed
homework, but they will assume you can
perform the same tasks on tests.
* Teachers remind you of your
incomplete work.
* Professors may not remind you of incomplete
work.
* Teachers approach you if they believe
you need assistance.
* Professors are usually open and helpful, but
most expect you to initiate contact if you need
assistance.
* Teachers are often available for
conversation before, during, or after
class.
* Professors expect and want you to attend
their scheduled office hours.
* Teachers have been trained in teaching
methods to assist in imparting knowledge
to students.
* Professors have been trained as experts in
their particular areas of research.
* Teachers provide you with information
you missed when you were absent.
* Professors expect you to get from classmates
any notes from classes you missed.
* Teachers present material to help you
understand the material in the textbook.
* Professors may not follow the textbook.
Instead, to amplify the text, they may give
illustrations, provide background information,
or discuss research about the topic you are
studying. Or they may expect you to relate the
classes to the textbook readings.
* Teachers often write information on the
board to be copied in your notes.
* Professors may lecture nonstop, expecting
you to identify the important points in your
notes. When professors write on the board, it
may be to amplify the lecture, not to
summarize it. Good notes are a must.
* Teachers impart knowledge and facts,
sometimes drawing direct connections
and leading you through the thinking
process.
* Professors expect you to think about and
synthesize seemingly unrelated topics.
* Teachers often take time to remind you
of assignments and due dates.
* Professors expect you to read, save, and
consult the course syllabus (outline); the
syllabus spells out exactly what is expected of
you, when it is due, and how you will be
graded.
* Teachers carefully monitor class
attendance.
* Professors may not formally take roll, but
they are still likely to know whether or not you
attended.
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* Guiding principle: High school is a
teaching environment in which you
acquire facts and skills.
* Guiding principle: College is a learning
environment in which you take
responsibility for thinking through and
applying what you have learned.
TESTS IN HIGH SCHOOL
TESTS IN COLLEGE
* Testing is frequent and covers small
amounts of material.
* Testing is usually infrequent and may be
cumulative, covering large amounts of
material. You, not the professor, need to
organize the material to prepare for the test. A
particular course may have only 2 or 3 tests in
a semester.
* Makeup tests are often available.
* Makeup tests are seldom an option; if they
are, you need to request them.
* Teachers frequently rearrange test
dates to avoid conflict with school
events.
* Professors in different courses usually
schedule tests without regard to the demands
of other courses or outside activities.
* Teachers frequently conduct review
sessions, pointing out the most important
concepts.
* Professors rarely offer review sessions, and
when they do, they expect you to be an active
participant, one who comes prepared with
questions.
* Guiding principle: Mastery is usually
seen as the ability to reproduce what
you were taught in the form in which it
was presented to you, or to solve the
kinds of problems you were shown
how to solve.
* Guiding principle: Mastery is often seen
as the ability to apply what you've learned
to new situations or to solve new kinds of
problems.
GRADES IN HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES IN COLLEGE
* Grades are given for most assigned
work.
* Grades may not be provided for all assigned
work.
* Consistently good homework grades
may raise your overall grade when test
grades are low.
* Grades on tests and major papers usually
provide most of the course grade.
* Extra credit projects are often available
to help you raise your grade.
* Extra credit projects cannot, generally
speaking, be used to raise a grade in a college
course.
* Initial test grades, especially when they
are low, may not have an adverse effect
on your final grade.
* Watch out for your first tests. These are
usually "wake-up calls" to let you know what is
expected--but they also may account for a
substantial part of your course grade. You may
be shocked when you get your grades.
* You may graduate as long as you have
* You may graduate only if your average in
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passed all required courses with a grade
of D or higher.
classes meets the departmental standard-typically a 2.0 or C.
* Guiding principle: "Effort counts."
Courses are usually structured to
reward a "good-faith effort."
* Guiding principle: "Results count."
Though "good-faith effort" is important in
regard to the professor's willingness to
help you achieve good results, it will not
substitute for results in the grading
process.
HOW TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
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Take control of your own education: think of yourself as a scholar.
Get to know your professors; they are your single greatest resource.
Be assertive. Create your own support systems, and seek help when you realize you may need it.
Take control of your time. Plan ahead to satisfy academic obligations and make room for
everything else.
Stretch yourself: enroll in at least one course that really challenges you.
Make thoughtful decisions: don't take a course just to satisfy a requirement, and don't drop any
course too quickly.
Think beyond the moment: set goals for the semester, the year, your college career.
Adapted and Used by Permission From:
Southern Methodist University, A-LEC Center
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TVCC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
To be eligible for enrollment in dual credit courses offered, students must have at least junior year high
school standing. Exceptions to this requirement for students with demonstrated outstanding academic
performance and capability (as evidenced by grade-point average, PSAT/NMSQT scores, STAAR,
PLAN or other assessment indicators) must be approved by the high school principal or counselor and
TVCC Vice President of Instruction.
Applicants to dual credit and concurrent and early admission programs must submit the following
documents:
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TVCC Application for Admission form (first-time students)
TVCC Dual Credit/Concurrent Application (each semester)
Current High School Transcript (first time students)
*Official TSI test results (most current)
Proof of Bacterial Meningitis shot that is not more than five years old if taking internet or classes
on one of the TVCC campuses.
According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a high school student must have
completed their sophomore year and shall not enroll in more than two college credit courses each
semester without prior approval from the Vice President of Instruction.
The TVCC Sophomore Exception Procedure is:
a. Student must be TSI Complete on all sections of Reading and Writing, if they are enrolling in
anything other than Math (i.e. ASPIRE, ACT, PLAN, PSAT, SAT, STAAR, TSI Assessment)
b. Student must be TSI Complete in Math, if they are enrolling in an Math course (i.e. ASPIRE,
ACT, PLAN, PSAT, SAT, STAAR, New TSI Assessment)
c. Student must possess a GPA of an 80 or above
d. Student must present an original signed letter of recommendation from the high school
principal
e. Student must meet all TVCC admission requirements
f. Student must meet with TVCC officials for an interview
g. Students are only allowed to enroll in a maximum of two (2) courses while they are
Sophomores
Student must provide the following documentation:
a. Most recent test scores
b. Copy of high school transcript
c. Letter of recommendation from the principal
Beginning dual credit students may obtain special approval from the Vice President of Instruction to
take three courses per semester if the student has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA or B average at the
high school. Returning students may obtain special approval from the Vice President of Instruction to
take more than two courses per semester if the student has maintained at least a 2.0 GPA or “C”
average in TVCC courses.
The awarding of high school credit for graduation is at the discretion and approval of the District.
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Criteria for Home-Schooled Students
Home-Schooled students must meet all aforementioned requirements for admission and registration.
For more information, contact:
 Registrar’s Office at 903.675.6306, or
 Director of Dual Credit at 903.675.6338
Payment Process
Tuition
The cost of tuition and fees will be based on the current Trinity Valley Community College tuition and
fee schedule for eligible dual credit courses. Students will have tuition waived on up to two courses
that are offered for dual credit per semester. Students will be responsible for payment of fees and
books.
Students who reside in the TVCC taxing district pay a General Fee per semester hour. Students who
reside outside the TVCC taxing district pay a General Fee per semester hour, as well as an Out-ofDistrict Fee per semester hour. Additional fees, dependent upon the course, include internet and lab
fees.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
A student or parent may make full payment in person by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa,
or Discover Credit Cards.
A student or parent may also enroll in an Online Tuition/Fee Payment and Installment Plan, through
Cardinal Connection.
Dual credit students will be dropped from courses for non-payment of tuition and/or fees.
For more information, go to http://www2.tvcc.edu/businessservices/zone.aspx?deptid=220&zoneid=519.
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased at the TVCC Bookstore or may be purchased online, at various websites.
To access information regarding textbooks for your course, please go to
http://www.bkstr.com/CategoryDisplay/10001-9604-131905-1 .
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EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT
1. A dual credit course is a college course in all respects. The curriculum and teaching methods
are the same as used in other college courses. Students will be expected to conduct
themselves as college students, and regular academic policies applicable to courses taught at
the college's main campus also apply to dual credit courses. See the TVCC College Catalog at
http://www.tvcc.edu/catalog/.
2. To prepare for college course assignments, all college students should expect to invest at least
as much time out-of-class as in-class reading and studying. All students should schedule more
study time when they have an exam or when projects are due.
3. High school courses may not address the same controversial issues or subject matter as a
college course. Dual credit students should be prepared to participate in college level class
discussions.
4. The instructor is available to answer any questions a student may have. If students have any
concerns about their performance in the course or are not sure of an assignment, the student
should speak with the instructor.
5. The student should pay careful attention to the instructor’s system for assigning grades. The
instructor’s grading system is covered in the course syllabus which is distributed at the
beginning of each course.
a. Do not expect to repeat work in order to improve a grade.
b. Do not expect to do extra work to bring up a low grade.
c. Do not expect to receive extra credit for attendance.
6. High school extra-curricular activities may conflict with a Dual Credit course. Students are
responsible for all materials related to the course whether or not they are in class the day the
information is given or the assignment is made. Students will need to talk to their instructor to
make arrangements for receiving handouts, classroom information, obtaining lecture notes, or
turning in work. Parents and students should seriously discuss priorities before and during
enrollment in a dual credit course. Keep in mind, an absence is defined as “a student not being
in class”. Students must notify TVCC instructors of standardized testing (STAAR, etc.)
schedules and make arrangements for assignments and/or exams.
7. While taking courses through TVCC, the student must adhere to all college policies and
regulations contained in the college catalog, student handbook, class schedule, and course
syllabus.
8. Students will access the course syllabus to review course requirements, expectations,
assignments, testing, textbooks, and other pertinent information before the course begins.
Online syllabi can be accessed via the TVCC Online Schedule at
http://wwwapps.tvcc.edu/ClassSched1/?viewSyllabus=false.
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GRADES
The level of success achieved by a student in his or her course work is designated by letter grades
based upon attendance, class work and examinations.
A — Excellent (90-100)
B — Good (80-89)
C — Fair (70-79)
D — Poor (passing) (60-69)
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Incomplete
IP — In Progress
F — Failure (Below 60)
W — Withdrew - instructor or student initiated drop
Grades will be posted and available for students on the TVCC website within three days after the end of
the semester. Grades will not be mailed to students. Students can access grades through the TVCC
Cardinal Connect System.
An I (Incomplete) is given when illness, or other emergency, prevents the student from completing the
course. The grade of I is typically given only after the official college drop deadline. The incomplete
grade should be removed during the next long semester by contacting the professor and satisfactorily
completing the incomplete assignments. In some circumstances, special arrangements for an extension
of time with the professor may be made. (The grade of I is calculated into the grade point average as 0
grade points.)
The grade of D will not transfer to most senior colleges. The policy on the transfer of Ds varies with
each senior college. Please check with the senior college you may attend for transferability.
The grade of IP (In Progress) may only be given to students enrolled in developmental courses and is
non-punitive. The IP grade requires the student to re-enroll in the developmental class until the
student’s skills reach the level needed to succeed in college-level courses.
A student who officially withdraws or drops from one or more courses will receive the grade of W if such
withdrawal is completed by the deadline specified in the college calendar. Please be aware there may
be financial aid and scholarship ramifications when dropping a class. Students will NOT be allowed to
drop a developmental course nor will the instructor be able to withdraw a student from the course.
Students will receive a grade of an A, B, C, or F in all developmental courses.
Dual credit course grades will be included on the TVCC student transcript and will follow the student
throughout their college career. Dual credit course grades do affect students’ grade point average
(GPA).
Students will not be allowed to appeal grades recorded on permanent records after one year from the
date the grade was recorded.
Selected health occupations courses in Surgical Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational
Nursing, Patient Care Technology and Emergency Medical Technology programs, which are required
for graduation or certification, use the following grading scale for theory courses. Grading for clinical
courses is explained in each course syllabus.
A — 90 100
B — 80 89
C — 75 - 79
D — 65 74 (not passing)
F — Below 65 (not passing)
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A grade of D and F in the music field of study is not considered passing. Please see the music course
descriptions that use this grading criterion.
Courses in the music field of study use the following grading rubric:
A—90-100
B—80-89
C—70-79
D—60-69 (not passing)
F—below 60 (not passing)
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ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Admissions Committee is to hear the appeals of students who are on scholastic
probation or suspension. The Appeals Committee meets prior to the beginning of each semester. The
Admissions Committee reviews admissions criteria on an annual basis.
SCHOLASTIC PROBATION
If a student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0, the student will be placed on probation.
The student must meet with the Admissions Committee before registering for the next semester.
The purpose of the Committee is to determine the best course of action to help the student succeed.
Therefore, the Committee will specify the conditions under which the student will be allowed to register
for the next semester. These conditions may consist of assigning the student a monitor for the
semester, designating the courses the student must take, limiting the number of semester credit hours
or other requirements as determined by the Committee.
The student must comply with the conditions and requirements specified by the Committee, or the
student will be subject to dismissal from the College.
SCHOLASTIC SUSPENSION
A student who is on scholastic probation and who fails to attain a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. will be placed
on scholastic suspension and may be denied readmission to the College for the next semester. The
student may appeal this action to the Admissions Committee if there are extenuating circumstances
that may have affected his or her ability to achieve a 2.0 G.P.A. The Admissions Committee may
prescribe specific courses, limit the number of semester credit hours and assign a monitor to whom the
student must report on a scheduled basis. A student who does not follow the requirements as specified
by the Committee will be subject to dismissal from the College.
After the period of scholastic suspension, the student may be readmitted on scholastic probation with
the approval of the Admissions Committee. Should the student again fail to meet the requirements for
removal from probation, the student will be placed on scholastic suspension for one calendar year. The
student may be admitted only upon the approval of the Admissions Committee.
A student who is on academic suspension from another institution is ineligible for admission to Trinity
Valley Community College unless approval from the Admissions Committee has been given.
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ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICY
Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student. Regular and punctual attendance at all
classes is expected. When a student has a legitimate reason for being absent, the instructor has the
option of permitting the student to make up work missed and may require an explanation for the
absence.
The college reserves the right to evaluate individual cases of nonattendance. In general, students are
graded on the basis of intellectual effort and performance. In many cases, class participation is a
significant measure of performance, and nonattendance can adversely affect a student’s grade. When,
in the judgment of the instructor, a student has been absent to such a degree as to jeopardize the
chances of success in the course, the instructor may recommend to the Guidance and Counseling
office that the student be dropped from the course. However, instructors are not required to drop
students from a course.
To provide some consistency to the attendance policy, instructors may drop students for nonattendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences:
FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER
9 absences — Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes
6 absences — Tuesday, Thursday classes
6 absences — Monday, Wednesday classes
3 absences — Classes meeting one time per week
SUMMER SEMESTER
2 absences — Classes meeting 2 evenings per week
4 absences — Classes meeting 4 days per week
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a course or verify that the instructor has initiated the
drop procedure. Students will NOT be allowed to drop a developmental course nor will the instructor be
able to withdraw a student from the course. Students will receive a grade of an A, B, C, or F in all
developmental courses.
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CHEATING/PLAGIARISM POLICY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
a. Copying from another student’s test paper
b. Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test
c. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from
the test administrator
d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an
un-administered test
e. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test
f. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, to
take a test, and
g. Bringing another person to obtain an un-administered test or information about an unadministered test.
“Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any
means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written
work.
“Collusion” shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work for fulfillment of course requirements.
Instructors define their own classroom policy regarding cheating/plagiarism and what the
punishment shall be. Punishment might include receiving a failing grade on the assignment,
receiving a failing grade in the course, or others.
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ADDING AND/OR DROPPING COURSES
Students may receive permission from the Guidance and Counseling Center to change from one class
to another only during the time designated in the college calendar.
After classes begin, schedule change procedures must be initiated in the Guidance Center. Appropriate
signatures must be secured and the Schedule Change form must be returned to the Registrar’s office
before the change is official.
No course may be changed or added after the date designated by the college calendar.
A student who officially withdraws or drops from one or more courses will receive the grade of W if such
withdrawal is completed by the deadline specified in the college calendar. Dual credit students are not
allowed to drop a course using the online procedure. Dual credit students must discuss dropping a
course with their high school counselor before the process begins. Dropping a course will affect a
students’ high school graduation plan and it is imperative the high school is aware. Also, once a
student drops a course, a “W” will stand on their college transcript.
If a student feels overwhelmed, un-prepared, or is failing a course, a consultation with the high school
counselor to discuss dropping options needs to take place as soon as possible.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course or verify that the instructor
has initiated the withdrawal procedure.
Contact the Director of Dual Credit for more information.
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TESTING
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE PROGRAM (TSI)*
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was mandated by Texas law in 2003 and went into effect in
September of 2003. The purpose of TSI is to ensure that all students enrolling in public higher
education in Texas possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level
coursework. TSI includes a testing component designed to identify and provide diagnostic information
about the reading, writing and mathematics skills of each student.
The state approved assessment instrument is the TSI Assessment. The cut scores for College
Readiness are:
1.
2.
3.
Math: 350
Reading: 351
Writing:
a.
Essay: 5 OR
b.
4 with Multiple Choice score of 363
A student may be exempted from the requirement to take the approved TSI Assessment if the student
meets one of the following circumstances:
1.
Meets or exceeds qualifying standards on the ACT or SAT tests.
a.
ACT: Composite score of 23 with a minimum score of 19 on both English and math is
required for full exemption. Scores may be no more than five years old.
b.
SAT: Composite score of 1070 with a minimum score of 500 on both reading and math
is required for full exemption. Scores may be no more than five years old.
c.
STAAR: Algebra II – Level 3 and English III – Level 3.
d.
PSAT/NMSQT: Combined score of 107 with a minimum of 50 on the critical reading
and/or mathematics test. An eligible high school student who has enrolled in dual credit
under this provision must demonstrate eligibility to enroll in dual credit courses in twelfth
grade (ACT, SAT, STAAR, TSI).
e.
ASPIRE/PLAN: Composite score of 23 with a 19 or higher in mathematics and English.
An eligible high school student who has enrolled in dual credit under this provision must
demonstrate eligibility to enroll in dual credit courses in twelfth grade (ACT, SAT,
STAAR, TSI).
2.
Partial TSI exemption
a.
Students who meet one of the following testing criteria can be partially exempt from the
TSI requirements:
i.
ACT Reading & Writing: Composite score of 23 or higher with a score of 19 or
higher on the English subtest. Student must take the math section of a test
approved for TSI purposes.
ii.
ACT Math: Composite score of 23 or higher with a score of 19 or higher on the
math subtest. Student must take the reading and writing sections of a test
approved for TSI purposes.
iii.
SAT Reading & Writing: Composite score of 1070 or higher with a score of 500
or higher on the reading subtest. Student must take the math section of a test
approved for TSI purposes.
iv.
SAT Math: A composite score of 1070 or higher, with a score of 500 or higher on
the math subtest. Student must take the reading and writing sections of a test
approved for TSI purposes.
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b.
c.
Note: The composite score and the subtest scores must be earned on the same test
administration.
ACT and SAT partial exemptions are only valid for tests dated April 2004 or later.
For additional information on Texas Success Initiative policies or test dates at TVCC, contact the
Testing Center at Athens or the Guidance Centers at Athens, Palestine, or Terrell.
PLACEMENT AND CREDIT ON THE BASIS OF ACT/SAT
AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (CEEB) SCORES
Students who have ACT, SAT or College Board Advance Placement scores that equal or surpass those
listed below may be eligible to receive advance placement and/or credit in English and mathematics.
Scores can be no more than five years old. The credits stated below are in accordance with Trinity
Valley Community College policies and do not guarantee acceptance by transfer universities. When a
student plans to transfer to another institution, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the university
to verify acceptance of credit by examination.
SAT, ACT AND ADVANCE PLACEMENT SCORES
Minimum
Scores
Subject Area
Course
Exemption
Credit
Course
Sem.
Hours
ACT
SAT
English
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620
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1301
3
English
32
690
ENGL 1302
ENGL 1302
3
Mathematics
26
560
MATH 1314
MATH 1314
3
Mathematics
30
630
MATH 2312
MATH 2312
3
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (CEEB) SCORES
AP Exam
AP
Score
Course Credit
Sem
Hrs.
Biology
4
BIOL 1406
4
Calculus AB
3
MATH 2413
4
Calculus BC
3
MATH 2413
4
4
MATH 2413, 2414
8
Chemistry
3
CHEM 1405, 1408
8
Economics - Macro
4
ECON 2301
3
Calculus BC (cont.)
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Economics – Micro
4
ECON 2302
3
English Language & Composition
3
ENGL1301
3
ENGL 1301 & 1302
6
ENGL 2332
3
English Lang. & Comp. (cont.)
4 or 5
English Literature & Composition
3
English Lit. & Comp. (cont.)
4 or 5
ENGL 2332 & 2333
6
Music Theory
4 or 5
MUSI 1311, 1312, 1116,
1117
8
Piano (non-piano majors only)
4 or 5
MUSI 1181
1
Spanish Language
3
SPAN 1411 & 1412
8
Spanish Language (cont.)
5
SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311
11
Spanish Literature
3
SPAN 2312
3
Statistics
4
MATH 1342
3
Physics B
3
PHYS 1401, 1402
8
Physics C- Mechanics
3
PHYS 1401
4
Physics C - Electricity &
Magnetism
3
PHYS 1402
4
4 or 5
PSYC 2301
3
3
GEOG 1302
3
AP Introductory Psychology
Human Geography
AP U.S. History
4 or 5
HIST 1301/HIST 1302
6
AP U.S. Government/Constitution
4 or 5
GOVT 2305
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
As of January 1, 2012, Texas state law (Senate Bill 1107) requires that college students under 30 years
of age must provide proof of receiving an initial bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster within
the last 5 years.
Dual credit students who are not taking classes on a TVCC campus are exempt from this requirement.
Therefore, if students are enrolling only in classes taught on their high school campus, they are not
required to show proof of vaccination. However, dual credit students seeking to enroll in a course
taught on a TVCC campus or an online course with proctored exams must provide proof of vaccination
prior to registration. Exemptions from the vaccine are available in cases in which a physician has
determined that receiving the vaccination is not in the best interest of the student, or through
completion of the conscientious objection (including religious belief) process through the Texas
Department of State Health Services. Visit http://www2.tvcc.edu/cardinalconnection/article.aspx?deptid=206&zoneid=339&articleid=987 for more information.
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TVCC STUDENT SERVICES
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GUIDANCE SERVICES
The sole purpose of Guidance Services is to enhance and help make relevant the experiences of the
student while he or she attends Trinity Valley Community College.
The guidance program at Trinity Valley Community College is, therefore, student centered. The chief
objective should be the total development of the individual as nearly as possible to the limit of his/her
potential. The task of the guidance program is to make all of the resources of the institution known and
available to students so that they learn, primarily by their own experiences and efforts, to make wise
decisions, to solve their problems independently and to become a well-balanced and increasingly
mature person in all aspects of life.
Specifically, the guidance program provides services in the following areas: recruiting, testing,
counseling (personal, educational, and vocational), registration, orientation, faculty advising and
placement. These services are implemented by the program director and the full-time professional
counselors, a secretary and student assistant.
COUNSELING
Individual, academic, vocational and personal counseling is available to all students. As an aid to
counseling, tests are administered and interpreted as a means of helping students to better understand
themselves and their motives and clarify their objectives. Through the occupational and vocational
information provided, students are assisted in selecting the best educational program that is compatible
with their ability, interests and aptitude. For those who choose to go on to a university, a plan of
courses is designed to correspond with the student’s choice of major and transfer university.
As one component of the counseling and guidance program, counselors assist students in planning
their programs of study. Fall enrollees receive their program advisement during the summer, provided
they have satisfied all admission requirements. Summer advisement is strongly encouraged to ensure
adequate advisement time, give the student a better choice of classes and times and possibly eliminate
waiting in line during the fall semester registration.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Trinity Valley Community College welcomes the student with academic potential who has a special
need as a part of the student body. This institution is committed to assisting qualified students. Trinity
Valley Community College provides equal opportunities for academically qualified students with
disabilities and ensures access to a wide variety of resources and programs. TVCC is committed to
assisting qualified students.
For a copy of TVCC's STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HANDBOOK click /Guidance/files/Student with
Disabilities Handbook.pdf. The passage of Section 504, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that the college make certain special arrangements for
students with disabilities such as moving classes to accessible locations when necessary, allowing the
use of tape recorders, sign language interpreters, or other educational auxiliary aids, making special
test arrangements, etc. This does not mean that less should be required of the student with a disability
than of others, but only that reasonable accommodations should be made to ensure that students with
a disability have access to an education. The college will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified students with a diagnosed physical and/or learning disability who have been admitted to the
college and request accommodations.
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Cardinal Academic Performance Services (CAPS) Office, located in the Baugh Technology Building
#320, ph. 903.675.6310 serves as a liaison for students with disabilities. Students not attending the
Athens Campus should contact the counselor on the campus they are attending.
A Request for Accommodations Form must be completed prior to the beginning of each semester.
Appropriate documentation of physical or psycho/educational evaluation or Rehabilitation Agency
referral must be submitted before any accommodations can be arranged. This evaluation and/or
referral must clearly document the disability and support the need for accommodation. Reasonable
accommodation requests and documentation may be subject to review by the ADA Compliance
Committee.
The deadline for applying for assistance with the CAPS Office is normally four weeks prior to the
beginning of the initial semester of enrollment, to allow time to provide adequate coordination of
services.
The deadline for applying for subsequent continuous semesters of enrollment is two weeks prior to the
beginning of regular college registration for that fall or spring semester.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
The placement office assists TVCC students, ex-students, faculty, staff and community residents in
their efforts to choose a career and seek employment. Available services include assistance with job
interviewing, job search and the development of resumes and cover letters.
The placement office sponsors workshops and job fairs; maintains announcements on job vacancies,
credential files and company literature files; and provides information on employers, employment,
salaries and supply-and-demand trends. There is no fee for these services.
For more information about placement services, please go to:
http://www2.tvcc.edu/Guidance/article.aspx?articleid=590&zoneid=58&deptid=138 or call 903-6756343.
CARDINAL SUCCESS CENTER
Cardinal Success Centers (CSC) are located on the Athens, Palestine and Terrell campuses. Centers
provide areas where professional tutoring by faculty, staff, and students is available. Professional tutors
donate time weekly to assist students. The tutoring services are free and complement the Cardinal
Academic Performance Services (CAPS) peer tutoring program.
The Athens Campus CSC is located in the Baugh Technology Center and open during the fall, spring
and summer semesters. It provides 50+ computers for academic and personal use, a quiet place for
study groups to meet and other resources such as textbooks, calculators, headphones, access to
computer-assisted learning, and an assortment of software. A valid student ID card is required for entry.
The coordinator, an assistant coordinator and student workers staff the center in Athens; it operates
Monday through Friday and for a limited period on Sunday afternoons. Please contact center staff for
campus specific services and hours of operation.
The CAPS program is designed to provide academic advisement, counseling, tutoring, educational aids
and cultural enrichment experiences for TVCC students.
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The CAPS program will assist students to overcome barriers in the pursuit of furthering their education
at TVCC. The program will provide tutorial services, one-on-one and group sessions, individual
assessment of special needs, basic study skills instruction, college survival seminars, career guidance
and planning, graduate and transfer information, special assistance for handicapped students and
programs designed to assist returning adult students.
An intensified tutoring assistance program is offered without charge to the eligible student
through the CAPS program. Qualified tutors conduct individual and group tutoring sessions in English,
math, history, government, science, general business, Spanish, economics, and accounting.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
Student identification cards will be issued to all full-time students. This card entitles students to use the
library, post office and game room, and to free admission to athletic contests. The student is liable for
the proper use of the activity card until such time as it is reported lost or stolen to the Campus Police
Department. A $20.00 fee will be charged for replacing a card.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
All vehicles regularly driven on campus by students, staff, faculty and administration must have a
current parking permit and must be parked in authorized areas. It is the responsibility of anyone
registering a vehicle for campus use to become familiar with the traffic rules and regulations. A copy of
these may be obtained from the office of the campus police.
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC)
Trinity Valley Community College has four Learning Resource Centers (LRC). These centers are
located on the first floor of the Ginger Murchison Learning Resource Center building on the Athens
Campus, in the Anderson Building on the Palestine campus, in the M. L. Risinger Learning Resource
Center building on the Terrell campus, and in the Administration Building on the Health Science
campus.
Generally, all campuses have study areas, circulating books, reference books, reserve materials, study
carrels, coin-operated copy machines, newspapers, computers, periodicals, journals and access to
online databases. Books are classified by the Library of Congress Classification system and housed in
open stacks. Online catalogs are available in each Learning Resource Center for searching the
collection. In addition, remote access to the library catalog and online databases is available. For
orientation, training and information about online services, see the library staff. Assistance is available
to groups or individuals needing help with any of the services.
The hours of operation are posted; a current identification card is required for transactions. Books,
microfilm, computers and other materials are available for academic research and class assignments.
All provided resources are designed for use by the college student for academic use and personal
enrichment.
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CARDINAL CONNECTION
Cardinal Connection is your gateway to accessing your Blackboard, Student E-mail (email.tvcc.edu),
online resources, and on-campus wireless internet. Plus you can manage your student account
information. And soon, there will be even more benefits. See more at: http://www2.tvcc.edu/ITServices/article.aspx?deptid=148&zoneid=93&articleid=150#sthash.K0PSU9I1.dpuf
When logging in for the first time, you must:
 Retrieve your Cardinal ID and TVIN.
 Create your password.
 Create your security question.
Cardinal ID
Your Cardinal ID is the part of your email address before the @ sign. It’s a unique ID that should be
fairly easy for you to remember. It will be used to access much of the technology available at TVCC.
Who should have a Cardinal ID?
Everyone in the TVCC family will have a Cardinal ID. From students to employees, if you have a
TVCC.edu email address, you have a Cardinal ID.
How can I get my Cardinal ID?
Your Cardinal ID is printed on the bottom left-hand corner of your registration receipt just above your
TVIN. If that receipt isn’t handy, go to http://www2.tvcc.edu/cardinalconnection/default.aspx?zoneid=339&deptid=206
Activate your Cardinal ID at: https://wwwapps.tvcc.edu/CardinalID1/Recover/Register3.aspx
TVIN
The TVIN, or Trinity Valley Identification Number, is another unique ID generated by our systems. It will
not be very easy to remember, but it’s printed on your new school ID card. The purpose of the TVIN is
to serve as a replacement for your social security number and to help guard against identity theft. Your
TVIN is the new key to check out books from the library and buy food at the cafeteria among other
things.
What does the TVIN look like?
The TVIN is a seven-digit number following a 2x2x3 format.
Example: 66-09-432
Where do I get my TVIN?
Your TVIN is printed on the bottom left-hand corner of your registration receipt just below your Cardinal
ID. It’s also printed on your school ID card right next to your picture. If you don’t have your receipt or
school ID handy, go to https://as400hcc.tvcc.edu/ITCARDID/webfacing/WebFacing.do
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Cardinal Mail Account
Once your Cardinal ID is activated, you will be shuttled to the Cardinal mail system. Just log in with
your Cardinal ID and new password and you're in business!
If you need assistance you can contact the TVCC Help Desk at
https://www.tvcc.edu/FormsProcessor/forms/ or call 903.670.2621.
Password strength
To keep your privacy secure, our new email system requires what we call a strong password. Here's
what your password needs:
 at least 8 characters
 cannot include any of your Cardinal ID
 at least 3 out of four of these: ◦ Uppercase letter
o Lowercase letter
o Number
o Special Characters ( !@#$%^&*() )
When you have met these requirements, your password will be unbreakable and your account will be
secure.
How can I change my password?
On the left hand of this page there is a link to change your password. You will need to log in with your
Cardinal ID. At the next page, enter your current password and the scrambled number. Next, enter the
new password you've selected in each of the two fields.
Be sure to observe password strength requirements shown above. You will receive a message stating
whether the change was successful or not; if not please note the exact error message and contact us if
you would like assistance.
Can I read my Cardinal email from any computer?
Yes, as long as the computer has an Internet connection. TVCC uses Microsoft Outlook Web Access, a
web-based email program that allows you to access your email through a web browser.
What can I do if I forget my password?
Just click on the Forgot Password? link and answer the questions you set up when you activated your
Cardinal ID. You will be able to set up a new password.
How can I send an attachment through Cardinal Mail?
To send an attachment through Cardinal Mail you need to start composing your message, then click on
the paperclip at the top of the page. Then click on the Browse... button and find the file you want to
attach. Click Open on the dialog box, then click the Attach button on the bottom right corner of the
dialog box. Now your file is attached.
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Limits you need to know about:
 Maximum Attachment size: 5MB
 Maximum Email size: 10MB including attachments
 Account sizes:
o 80MB - You will receive a warning
o 90MB - You will not be able to send
o 100MB - You will not be able to send or receive.
See more at: http://www2.tvcc.edu/ITServices/article.aspx?deptid=148&zoneid=92&articleid=146#sthash.nH4XkI5P.dpuf
DISTANCE EDUCATION/BLACKBOARD
The United States Distance Learning Association defines distance learning as “The acquisition of
knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and
other forms of learning at a distance.”
Distance learning at Trinity Valley Community College offers opportunities for students to further their
education goals when employment, family responsibilities or other scheduling or distance problems
prevent regular attendance on one of the college’s campuses.
TVCC’s distance learning program utilizes Internet or Web-based courses and two-way live
instructional television to provide online degrees. Online courses use the Blackboard course
management system. Specific login instructions for Blackboard may be obtained from the distance
learning office. Students should note that many TVCC distance learning courses may require major
examinations to be taken in a proctored environment either at designated testing centers or through
approved proctors. This may result in students having to travel to their nearest TVCC campus for
exams. For information about Distance Learning at TVCC please visit our website at
www.tvcc.edu/depts/dist.learning or email us at [email protected]
Internet courses include a $30.00 internet fee for each individual distance learning courses.
Students who are interested in enrolling in an online course are encouraged to complete a survey to
assess whether online courses are compatible with your learning style. Please go to
http://www2.tvcc.edu/distance-ed/article.aspx?deptid=151&zoneid=135&articleid=218 to take the
survey.
How to Access your course
To access your courses on the first day of the semester in which you are enrolled (they will not be
available before then):
 If you are a new online student you must activate your Cardinal ID BEFORE logging in to your
TVCC e-Courses. If you have not activated your Cardinal ID, please visit https://mail.tvcc.edu.
 For returning students and those who have activated their Cardinal ID:
o Visit https://ecourses.tvcc.edu
o User name: Cardinal ID
o Password: Cardinal ID Password
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Director of Dual Credit
Kelley Townsend
903.675.6338
Vice President of Instruction
Dr. Jerry King
903.675.6210
Associate Vice President of
Academic Instruction
Wendy Mays
903.675.6238
Associate Vice President of
Workforce Education
David McAnally
903.675.6232
TVCC-Kaufman HSC Provost
Dr. Helen Reid
972.932.4309
TVCC-Palestine Provost
Dr. Jeffrey Watson
903.729.0256
TVCC-Terrell Provost
Dr. Algia Allen
903.563.9573
TVCC Registrar
Dr. Colette Hilliard
903.675.6217
Director of Distance Education
Renda Garner
903.675.6324
Director of Testing
Gail St. Clair
903.675.6385
CAPS Program & Tutoring
903.675.6310
TVCC Department of Public Safety, Athens
Parking Permits & Student IDs
903.675.6235
TVCC Business Office, Athens
903.675.6269
Student Success Centers
Athens, 903.670.2646
Palestine, 903.729.0256
Terrell, 972.563.9573
Information Technology Help Desk
903.675.6324
Guidance Services
Athens, 903.675.6350
Kaufman, 972.932.4309
Palestine, 903.723.7046
Terrell, 903.563.4904
Learning Resource Centers
Athens, 903.675.6260
Kaufman, 972.932.4309
Palestine, 903.729.0256
Terrell, 903.563.4929
Financial Aid Offices
Athens, 903.675.6233
Kaufman, 972.932.5725
Palestine, 903.723.7028
Terrell, 903.563.4940
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APPENDIX
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