Student Handbook 2022-2023

Student Handbook

2022-2023

Table of Contents

Non-Discrimination Notice ............................................ 4

Directory of Services ...................................................... 5

Outreach Centers ............................................................ 6

About Mineral Area College ........................................... 7

Degrees & Certicates ................................................... 8

Questions & Answers ..................................................... 9

Student Clubs & Organizations .................................. 12

Departmental Activities ................................................ 14

Art Department ......................................................... 14

Music Department .................................................... 14

Athletics Department ................................................ 14

Services For Students .................................................. 16

Access Oce ............................................................ 16

Academic Advising .................................................... 16

Assessment .............................................................. 16

Campus Housing ...................................................... 17

Cardinals Nest .......................................................... 17

Career Planning & Employment Services ................. 18

Counseling (Personal) .............................................. 18

Course Advisement .................................................. 18

C.H. Cozean Library ................................................. 18

E-Mail, Computer Systems,

Network Acceptable Use Policy ................................ 18

Food Pantry .............................................................. 19

Health Services ........................................................ 19

Lactation Room ........................................................ 19

Academic Resource Center (ARC) ........................... 19

MAC Store................................................................. 19

Parking ..................................................................... 19

Quarry Pond ............................................................. 19

Safe Zone.................................................................. 19

TRIO Programs ........................................................ 19

MAC Information ........................................................... 20

Academic Integrity .................................................... 20

Accidents .................................................................. 20

Accreditation ............................................................. 20

Address/Name Change ............................................ 21

Advisor Or Program/Field Of Study Change ............. 21

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Policy .................................... 21

Application For Graduation ....................................... 21

Article V—Student Policy .......................................... 21

Attendance ................................................................ 22

Auditing Courses ...................................................... 22

Campus Security ...................................................... 22

Campus Safety & The Jeanne Cleary Act ................ 22

Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing .................................. 22

Civil Rights Grievance Procedure ............................. 23

Computing Grade Point Average .............................. 23

Course Grade Appeal Procedures ............................ 23

Course Load ............................................................. 23

Course Repetition ..................................................... 23

Dean’s List ................................................................ 24

Degree And Certicate Time Limits .......................... 24

Electronic Use Policy - Classroom ........................... 24

Evening And Saturday Classes ................................ 24

FERPA ...................................................................... 25

Financial Aid ............................................................. 25

Freedom Of Expression ............................................ 25

Freshman-Sophomore Classication ....................... 26

General Education Core For Transfer ...................... 26

Grades ...................................................................... 26

Identication Cards ................................................... 26

Inclement Weather Policy ......................................... 26

Incomplete Policy ..................................................... 27

Lost & Found ............................................................ 27

MyMAC ..................................................................... 27

Overload ................................................................... 27

Preferred Name ........................................................ 27

Pregnant & Parenting ............................................... 28

Refund Policy Information ........................................ 28

Registration .............................................................. 28

Return Of Title IV Funds Policy ................................ 28

Right To Privacy,

or Directory Information/Public Information .............. 29

Service/Emotional Support Animals ......................... 29

Sexual Harassment Policy ........................................ 29

Smoking Policy ......................................................... 29

Social Media Policy .................................................. 29

Student Announcements/Faculty Absences ............. 30

Student Conduct & Due Process .............................. 30

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Student Information & Procedures ........................... 30

Student Messages .................................................... 30

Student Policies ........................................................ 30

Student Right-To-Know ............................................. 30

Title IX ...................................................................... 31

Transcripts & Transfer Credit .................................... 31

Tuition Rate .............................................................. 31

Unit Of Credit & Courseload ..................................... 31

Verication Of Enrollment ......................................... 31

Veteran’s Services .................................................... 32

Voter Registration ..................................................... 32

Withdrawal Policy .................................................... 32

Important Dates ............................................................ 33

Final Exam Schedule .................................................... 37

MAC Store ..................................................................... 38

Tuition & Payment ........................................................ 38

Taxing District ............................................................. 39

Payment Deadlines .................................................... 39

Refunds ....................................................................... 40

IT Resources ................................................................. 42

Campus Map ................................................................. 44

Updated August 24, 2021

Non-Discrimination Notice

As per Board of Trustees policy updated February 11, 2021, applications for admission and employ-

ment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applications for admission and employ-

ment are hereby notied that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genet-

ic and family medical history as dened by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access

to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning Mineral Area College’s compliance with the regulations imple-

menting Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section

504 of the Rehabilitiation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA) of 1990, or the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 is directed to contact the Dean of Students

at (573) 518-2262 or the Human Resources Director at (573) 518-2378, Mineral Area College, PO

Box 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601-1000. These individuals have been designated to coordinate the

college’s eorts to comply with the regulations implemented in Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the

Americans with Disabilities Act.

Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education,

regarding the institution’s compliance with regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504,

or the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Mineral Area College complies with guidelines set forth in the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. If

you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and need assistance with

this or any portion of the registration/education process, notify the Access Oce at (573) 518-2152 or

the address above as soon as possible. Reasonable eorts will be made to accommodate your spe-

cial needs. Deaf or speech impaired callers please use Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966.

Directory of Services – Park Hills

Telephone: (573) 431-4593

TDD users: Use MORelay at 711 or (800) 735-2966

(When dialing from an on-campus phone, only the 4-digit extension is needed)

AREA EXT. LOCATION

Academic Resource Center (573) 518-2140 AS-LC

Math Lab, Writing Lab, Testing

Access Oce (Disability Services) (573) 518-2152 AS117

Admissions (573) 518-2206 T 1ST FLOOR –SS

Assessment (573) 518-2202 AS117

Business Oce (573) 518-2115 T 1ST FLOOR –SS

Campus Police (573) 518-2331

Cell: (573) 631-2831

Career Services (573) 518-3848 AS117

Central Methodist University (573) 518-2112 AS116

College Park (573) 518-1330 112 Dixie Kohn Dr.

Counseling/Assessment (573) 518-2211 AS117

Educational Talent Search I (573) 518-3843 AS100

Excel/Student Support Services (573) 518-2131 AS-LC

Financial Aid (573) 518-2133 T 1ST FLOOR - SS

Library (573) 518- 2141 LIB

MAC Store (573) 518-2106

Receptionist (573) 518-2183 T 1ST FLOOR –SS

Registration (Enrollment) (573) 518-2130 T 1ST FLOOR –SS

Darrell S. Cole Memorial (573) 330-5289 3900 Hwy 32,

Shooting Range Park Hills, MO 63601

TRIO Programs (573) 518-2156

Truck Driver Training (MTC) (573) 518-2238 CE

University of Missouri –St. Louis (573) 518-2324 T9

Veterans Representative (573) 518-2202 T 1ST FLOOR - SS

Wellness/Fitness Center (573) 518-2104 FH

Location Key: Arts & Sciences Building (AS); Careers Wing (C); Technology Building (T); Field House (FH); Student

Services (SS); Learning Center (LC); Continuing Education (CE); Library (LIB)

Outreach Centers

Cape Girardeau

(573) 519-1601

1050 South Silver Springs Rd

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Fredericktown

(573) 783-7932

Direct ext. 3861

1450 Madison 517

Fredericktown, MO 63645

Perryville

(573) 547-4143

Direct ext: 3871

108 S. Progress Drive

Perryville, MO 63775

Potosi

(573) 436-9689

Potosi High School

#1 Trojan Drive

Potosi, MO 63660

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About

Mission

Mineral Area College serves the community by providing students a quality, aordable education and oers opportunities

for personal growth and career development in a safe, professional environment.

Philosophy of Purpose

Close to the community it serves, Mineral Area College is dedicated to individual betterment and an open-door policy.

Value Statements

1. Our students can expect excellence, opportunity, and encouragement so they are able to succeed.

2. The development of our teaching and learning environment is a responsibility we share by continually striving for

quality in our educational programs.

3. Our curriculum and program oerings eectively serve our community’s educational and training needs.

4. We are committed to respecting and caring for one another by being professional, fair, and honest.

Vision Statements

Mineral Area College will be recognized as an innovative and signicant educational institution and will:

1. Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse student population by providing an accessible, quality, and aordable

education.

2. Provide students, sta, and faculty with appropriate resources for programs and services.

3. Encourage and support individuals, businesses, and organizations to meet their educational needs.

4. Serve as a resource for community and cultural enrichment.

5. Attract, develop, and retain dedicated, diverse, and professional employees.

6. Strengthen relationships with school districts and community agencies.

Goals

Mineral Area College meets the needs of those who will transfer to other institutions, those who are preparing for careers

through occupational programs, and those who value learning for its own sake. Through continuing education and

cooperative programs, the College contributes to the economic development and general welfare of the region.

Mineral Area College fullls its statutory mission through the following goals:

1. College/University Transfer: Provide lower-division courses in general education as well as prerequisite work

leading to the Associate of Arts degree for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions.

2. General Education: Provide courses that result in personal, cultural, intellectual, and social development in

transfer and career programs leading to Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Arts in

Teaching, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degrees.

3. Customized and Contract Training: Provide specialized training to address specic needs of business and

industry and to further the economic development of the region.

4. Career and Technical Education: Provide courses which aid in the achievement of the technical knowledge and

general background information necessary for programs leading to Associate of Science, Associate of Applied

Science degrees, as well as one- or two-year occupational certicates.

5. Developmental Education: Provide courses and resources that help students in the development of appropriate

study skills so that they may achieve a successful transition into employment or postsecondary programs and

coursework.

6. Student Services: Provide support services to assist students in achieving their educational goals, including

orientation, assessment, academic and career advisement, nancial assistance, personal counseling,

accommodation services for students with disabilities, and other learning resources.

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7. Continuing Education: Provide a variety of lifelong-learning opportunities to people of all ages who wish to

acquire new skills through non-traditional activities, such as seminars, workshops, and non-credit courses for

their professional careers.

8. Community and Cultural Services: Provide a variety of activities and events that are responsive to the

advancement and enhancement of the region’s diversity and quality of life.

Organizational Priorities

Mineral Area College will be an open-door institution known for its integrity, exibility, creativity, responsiveness, quality

instruction, and from its commitment to working for the benet of the educational and cultural needs of the citizens in the

taxing district.

Mineral Area College adopts the following organizational priorities:

1. Student Success: Provide courses and programs in which learners will attain a general education, prepare for

careers, meet lifelong-learning goals, and expand social and cultural awareness.

2. Outcomes Assessment: Commit to assessing student achievement in order to assure the College attains its

mission, vision, and preserves its values. Assessment results and strategies are continuously used to improve

the learning environment, operational processes, and the eectiveness of all employees.

3. High School Relationships: Ensure a smooth transition for high school students entering Mineral Area College

and provide resources and information to maximize their college experience.

4. Diversity: Foster a climate in which diversity and individuality are respected and incorporated into learning

opportunities for everyone. All students and employees are respected and safe within the College’s learning and

working environments.

5. Partnerships with Business and Industry: Promote and develop economic growth and vitality in the region by

providing training to meet the needs of employers and employees in the region.

6. Technology and Facilities: Set high standards for continuous improvement of instructional and operational

technologies as well as facilities.

7. Operational Eectiveness and Eciency: Foster open lines of communication and cooperation among

faculty, sta, and administrators. Create a working environment in which professional experience is valued

and encouraged by providing the resources, tools, and encouragement to achieve the College’s mission and

philosophy of purpose. Achievement will be measured through ongoing institutional research and feedback. The

results will be used to help determine long- and short-term goals.

Degrees & Certicates

MAC oers classes and programs leading to two-year degrees and one-year certicates. Students can choose general

education courses that will transfer to four-year institutions, or they can pursue a one- or two-year career/technical

program to prepare them for directly entering the job market. You can nd a list of degrees and certicates in the MAC

catalog or online at https://MineralArea.edu

Questions & Answers

Should I drop a class or withdraw?

If you have concerns about dropping a class or withdrawing college, it is always best to meet with your academic advisor,

or someone in student services to discuss your options. They can also refer you for tutoring to our Academic Resource

Center or possibly the EXCEL Program.

Where do I get my student ID?

I.D.s are given in the MAC Store. Your I.D. card is your admission ticket to college activities such as ball games and is

necessary for checking out library materials or using student accounts in the MAC Store and the Cardinal’s Nest cafeteria.

Students have their I.D. photo taken when they enroll for the rst time at MAC. A fee is charged for a replacement card.

How do I nd out if classes are canceled?

Students should sign in MyMAC and click on Class Cancellations under Quick Links. There is also a list of canceled

classes posted on the bulletin board next to the Student Services counter.

How do I sign up for MAC alerts?

Are you a current student or employee? Good news! You’re already signed up for emails. If you wish to get MAC alerts on

your mobile device, sign into your MyMAC and click MAC alerts under Quick Links. Enter your username and password

and select your personalized options in your prole.

Can I bring my children to class with me?

It is not recommended to bring children to campus while you are attending classes.

Is smoking permitted on campus?

MAC has a “Smoke-Free Campus” policy.

How do I apply for graduation?

• File an Application for Graduation with the Registrar’s Oce during the rst two weeks of the fall or spring

semester or during the rst week of the 8-week summer term. Mineral Area College does not automatically

confer certicates or degrees upon completion of curriculum requirements. Meeting graduation requirements is

the student’s responsibility. Students are encouraged to be familiar with the catalog and program requirements

and to work with their academic advisor in selecting courses.

• Submit a one-time, non-refundable processing fee which is due at the time of application.

• Meet all requirements of the degree/certicate program as outlined in the college catalog, with a minimum of 15

semester hours earned at MAC.

• Earn a minimum institutional and cumulative GPA of 2.0; 2.75 minimum for AAT students.

• Resolve all nancial obligations to the college and return all library and college materials.

• Call the Registrar’s Oce at 573-518-2204 if you have questions about graduation or e- mail registrar@

MineralArea.edu.

How do I contact the Financial Aid Oce?

• Telephone (573) 518-2133

• Fax (573) 518-2305

• Email [email protected]

• Website MineralArea.edu

• Physical Location Student Service Oce — Technology Building

• Oce Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (close at 3 p.m. during Summer)

What nancial assistance programs are handled by the Financial Aid Oce?

• A+ Benets

• Access Missouri Grants

• Missouri Bright Flight Scholarships

• Pell Grants

• Scholarships

• SEOG Grants

• Student Loans/Parent PLUS Loans

• Trade Readjustment Act (TRA)

• Veteran's Benets (GI Bill®, VA Voc-Rehab)

• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Aairs (VA). More information about education benets

oered by VA is available at the ocial U.S. government website at https://www.benets.va.gov/gibill.

How do I apply for nancial aid?

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually is the rst step in the process. This

application may be completed online at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. List the school code for MAC (002486) so that

we receive your nancial aid information. Complete the 2020-2021 application for the Summer semester, and the 2021-

2022 application for the Fall 2021/Spring 2022 semesters.

What happens next?

If you provided an email address on the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) through your email. If you did

not provide an email address, you will receive a paper SAR at your mailing address. Review the information on your SAR

for accuracy. If corrections need to be made, you can make them yourself at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa or you may

contact the Financial Aid Oce to assist you in making corrections.

Approximately one-third of all FAFSA applications will be asked to provide verication of the information they submitted.

You may receive an email to your MAC email account from the Financial Aid Oce at Mineral Area College requesting you

to complete this process online through your Verify My FAFSA portal. If you are selected for verication, your nancial aid

cannot be processed until you have provided the requested information.

If you have special circumstances that will impact your current income (i.e. change in jobs, layo from employment,

high medical/dental bills not covered by insurance, loss of income), please contact the Financial Aid Oce to request a

Professional Judgment recalculation.

How will I know how much nancial aid I have been awarded?

Once your nancial aid has been fully processed, you will receive a Mineral Area College Award Notication by MAC email

listing all non-repayable grant aid that you have been awarded.

Students can also check MyMAC for Award Information Student Loans/Parent PLUS Loans and College Work Study

Programs require separate applications which are available under the My Financial Aid tab in MyMAC.

Read the Award Letter carefully as well as the Rights & Responsibilities information provided on MyMAC under the My

Financial Aid tab. NOTE: A new Award Notication will be sent by email anytime there is a change in your award package.

You can view then view the changed awards on MyMAC.

How will the Business Oce know about my nancial aid?

The Business Oce is notied at the same time that you receive your Financial Aid Award Notication by MAC email from

Mineral Area College. If you register for classes BEFORE you receive your Mineral Area College Award Notication, you

will be considered a self-pay student and subject to the payment policy established by the Business Oce.

How do I let you know that I am eligible for A+ benets?

• Send an ocial copy of your nal High School transcript directly from HS to MAC Admissions.

• Complete the A+ Activation Form each semester on MyMAC.

• Complete the FAFSA form annually.

Once we have all the information that we need, you will receive a Mineral Area College Award Notication by MAC email.

If you register for classes BEFORE you receive your Mineral Area College Award Notication, you will be considered a

self-pay student and subject to the payment policy established by the Business Oce.

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, maintain full-time enrollment, and complete 67% of cumulative attempted

credit in order to remain eligible. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be able to use their A+ benets

until they have completed sucient courses to meet these requirements.

A+ students who withdraw from classes or are withdrawn from classes for excessive absence above 12 hours will need

to pay tuition for those class(es) at the time of the withdrawal. Students will not have to pay tuition for those classes that

drop them below 12 credit hours because they will not be eligible the next semester for A+ benets due to falling below

full-time.

What happens if I have to drop out of school and I receive federal student aid?

In order to receive nancial aid at Mineral Area College, students are required to actively participate in their classes.

Students who fail to attend classes and/or who fail to actively participate in classes (in the case of online classes) may

be dropped by the instructor. Students who totally withdraw or are withdrawn for excessive absence and receive federal

student aid must repay the unearned portion of that aid back to MAC.

Please review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and the Return of Title IV Funds Policy under the My Financial

Aid tab in MyMAC so that you will understand the ramications of withdrawing from classes or being withdrawn by your

instructor.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student clubs and organizations oer a wide variety of opportunities and activities for students outside the classroom.

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities for a well-rounded college experience.

Archery Club — The Archery Club is a chapter of the U.S. Collegiate Archery Organization that participates in indoor,

outdoor, 3-D and competition shooting. All levels of archers are welcome and personal equipment is not necessary to join.

Membership is open to all students on main campus who are enrolled in at least six semester hours. The Archery Club

strives to help its members develop skills that will enhance them both personally and professionally.

Art Club — Any student working towards a degree at Mineral Area College is eligible to an Art Club membership. Art Club

connects people interested in creative endeavors and fosters teamwork through participation in art shows and campus

activities. It gives its members, as well as the public, a more profound understanding of art. Scholarship Art Club students

are eligible to take trips to experience and discover master works, art exhibits, and other art activities.

Cardinal Congregation — The Cardinal Congregation helps Mineral Area College achieve its mission to “oer

opportunities for personal growth in a safe, professional environment.” This organization provides students with an

opportunity for personal growth in spiritual matters,attributing to their wellbeing by reaching needs not met in the

classroom. Providing an opportunity for spiritual wellbeing aids in the holistic care of students as they seek to excel in

their classes. Additionally, this organization seeks to intentionally provide a safe and inclusive space for students of every

sexual orientation.

Chi Alpha — Chi Alpha is a nationwide student organization found at most of the major Universities in America. Chi Alpha

is all about creating a positive inuence among students through weekly hangouts, monthly events, and service projects.

We attend yearly conferences, mission trips, and camp retreats. Our weekly meetings are open to all students regardless

of their religious background. Chi Alpha’s leaders would love to meet with any students who are interested in nding out

more. You can contact us on our website. www.Chialphamac.com

Cultural Awareness Club — This club, open to all students, promotes interaction among students of dierent cultures

and nationalities, encouraging students to broaden their perspectives by understanding and appreciating other languages

and societies. The club explores foreign arts, traditions and observations during events throughout the year.

FBLA Collegiate— FBLA Collegiate is a national organization of post-secondary students interested in pursuing a

business and business-related career. FBLA Collegiate members develop leadership skills, initiate business ventures and

organize community service projects. All FBLA Collegiate students are encouraged to participate in state and national

leadership conferences and competitions each year. Through participation in these activities, students are better prepared

for careers, continuing their education and life. Membership is open to any student enrolled at MAC.

Gay-Straight Alliance — The Gay - Straight Alliance is a student organization at Mineral Area College. Our purpose

is to promote awareness of and educate our campus and community about the LGBTQ+ community. We advocate for

acceptance of all peoples. We also provide support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals on campus,

their allies, and their families and friends.

MAC Ambassadors — Ambassadors are chosen based on their outstanding personalities and academic performance to

help faculty and sta with campus events and tours. Students who are chosen must maintain a 2.5 GPA and have good

oral communication and leadership qualities. They are selected through an application process and receive an hourly

compensation.

Mineral Area Collegiate Ministry — Mineral Area Collegiate Ministry: The Mineral Area Collegiate Ministry (MACM) is

a campus ministry seeking to “Equip students for life.” (2 Timothy 2:15). Check out our Facebook page. Bible studies,

activities, and just hanging out.

Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (MOSALPN) — Membership in MoSALPN Inc. is required of

all students accepted and enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program. The organization motivates its members to establish,

maintain and evaluate nursing’s professional standards. Membership benets include newsletters from the association,

updates on legislative proposals and changes aecting the nursing profession and the opportunity to attend the annual

MoSALPN convention. Other activities include attending meetings regarding health promotion, maintenance and new

technology and treatment interventions. Graduate nurses are eligible and encouraged to continue membership in this

professional organization.

National Association for Music Education (NAfME) — NAfME collegiate membership gives students an opportunity

for professional orientation and development, and helps them gain understanding of: the basic truths and principles that

underlie the role of music in human life; the philosophy and function of the music education profession; the professional

interests of members involved in the local, state, division and national levels; the music industry’s role in support of music

education; and the knowledge and practices of the professional music educator as facilitated through chapter activity.

Omega Leo— A collegiate level of the International Lions Club, Omega Leo is open to all students, with the focus on

service learning and giving back to local communities through leadership and projects. The club also participates in

fundraising activities, an annual eyeglasses collection drive and occasional eld trips.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) — Phi Theta Kappa is the international scholastic honor society for community college students.

PTK’s hallmarks are leadership, scholarship, service and fellowship. Induction into the organization requires that a student

be enrolled at MAC and have completed 12 credit hours in 1000 level courses or higher with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a

4.0 scale.

Robotics Club — The goal of the Robotics Club is to promote students’ knowledge of robotics and related elds of

study while working as a team to complete fun and challenging tasks. Robotics Club focuses on projects that may apply

science, mathematics, computer programming, and creative solutions to the design and production of robots. Participants

may also attend robotics competitions and events, such as MAC’s Robot and Technology Expo. All students are welcome

to participate.

SkillsUSA— SkillsUSA is a student organization, and a partnership of education and industry working together to

ensure America has a skilled workforce. The organization serves students who are preparing for careers in technical,

skilled and service occupations. Members are empowered to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible

American citizens. At the annual SkillsUSA Championships held each June, thousands of students compete in over 100

occupational and leadership skill areas.

Student Government Association (SGA) — The ocial student governing board and policy making group of

the student body, SGA acts as liaison among students, faculty, and administration. Through it, students

can express themselves collectively, develop leadership skills and initiate and execute measures of civic engagement to

benet the student body and college. Full-time, non-high school, students are elected to be senators. Ocers are elected

from SGA membership. SGA plans activities to engage students within the MAC community.

Student-Missouri State Teachers Association (S-MSTA) — S-MSTA provides personal/professional growth

opportunities through leadership, experience, ethics and ideals, creating opportunities through which students observe

and share the work of teachers in school and the community.

Student Nurses Association (SNA) — he college sponsors an active local chapter called the MAC Student

Nurses Association (MAC SNA). Student membership in SNA is oered for those students accepted and currently

enrolled Associate Degree Nursing Program and have paid tuition. The local chapter focuses on community health

awareness. Members are encouraged to participate in the local chapter as well as on the state level, the Missouri

Nurses Student Association (MONSA), which focuses on issues aecting Missouri student nurses. MAC

nursing students can join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), which automatically includes

membership in the local and state organizations. Membership in a professional organization enhances leadership

skills and continued awareness of professional issues.

Veterans Organization — The Veterans Organization’s purpose is to meet the needs of veterans, create an environment

of inclusiveness and provide support, guidance, and a resource for those who have served our country. The organization

serves as a network of social support and is open to all students, regardless of military status.

Departmental Activities

Art Department

The Mineral Area College Art Department has a program dedicated to the highest quality of integrity and diversity in ne

arts education. Our program produces highly skilled beginning artists. Classes include Drawing, Design, Color Theory,

Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography and more. MAC’s Art Department is serious about teaching

skills, developing work ethic, and fostering creativity in dedicated and engaged students. As a foundation program we

direct talented, energetic, and disciplined students to easily transfer to any four-year college or other institutes of higher

learning.

Music Department

The Music Department consists of a variety of performing ensembles:

Concert Band — Meets on Monday nights. Open to all MAC students and community musicians of all ages. A variety of

music is rehearsed and performed including marches, overtures, and pop, lm and Broadway medleys.

Community Choir — The evening version of the MAC Singers, a large choral ensemble (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) made

of MAC students and community vocalists. It is open to all.

Jazz Ensemble — Performing ensemble focusing on music from the jazz ensemble repertoire. A variety of styles (swing,

Latin, ballads, rock, bossa novas, pop, funk, contemporary) will be rehearsed and performed each semester. Open to all

students who play an instrument associated with big band jazz.

Kicks Band — Community version of the daytime Jazz Ensemble meets for one, 2-hour rehearsal throughout the year

and is the main performing group at the Jazz Festival. MAC Students welcome to audition, depending on need.

MAC Singers — Performing ensemble focusing on the large choral ensemble repertoire (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass). Open

to all students with instructor’s consent.

Groups perform concerts, recitals, community functions, school functions, dances, recruiting tours, and professional jobs

throughout the school year, creating a more complete learning experience for the music student.

Athletics Department

Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of campus life at MAC. The college has attained national and statewide

recognition in men’s basketball, baseball, cross country, track and golf, and women’s basketball, softball, cross country,

track and volleyball. Our athletic department has provided thousands of student-athletes the opportunity to continue their

athletic careers both here and to four-year colleges and universities.

Cheerleaders

Men and women are recruited during the spring to cheer for all men’s basketball games, home and away, as well as for

designated women’s basketball home games. Cheerleaders practice during the summer and throughout the school year

and attend a collegiate cheer camp. They participate in cheer clinics, local parades, pep rallies, raes and other various

fund-raisers. The cheerleaders are also very involved in community service activities. Cheerleaders may receive the

following: shoes, one-hour physical education credit and partial scholarships. All cheerleaders must be full-time students

and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Mascot: Kirby the Cardinal

MAC is proud of its mascot, Kirby the Cardinal. A student is recruited in the spring semester to wear Kirby’s costume for

the following school year. Kirby participates in many of MAC’s activities, both on and o campus, including some of the

home and away sporting events, summer camps and parades. The student chosen to portray Kirby will be awarded a

scholarship. Kirby competed in the National Mascot Competition in Orlando, Fla., in 2013, and nished 3rd in the nation

among all mascots.

Men’s Basketball

The Cardinals basketball team has a storied history. The program highlights include 15 MCCAC Conference

Championships, 6 Regional Championships, and 14 All-Americans. MAC plays a national schedule and hosts multiple

nationally ranked teams each year. The 2013 Cardinals won 27 games, a conference championship, a Region 16 title, and

competed in the NJCAA National Tournament for the rst time since 1977. The 2015 Cardinals were ranked as high as 7th

in the nation and they also won another MCCAC Conference Championship. The 2015 Men’s Basketball team nished

the year with 27 wins, as well as winning a Region 16 title, and earning another trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.

In 2021, after claiming both the conference and regional titles, the team earned the #1 seed in the National Tournament.

They ended the season 24-1, losing only their nal game of the season in national tournament play. The 2021 season

was particularly notable as the team won a game at the National Tournament for the rst time in program history and saw

Malevy Leons named NJCAA National Player of the Year.

Men’s Baseball

The MAC Cardinal baseball teams have also enjoyed tremendous success in regional play and in placing athletes into

four-year programs and the professional ranks. The mix of local talent along with nation wide recruiting has given our

program a competitive team on a yearly basis. Our baseball team won 31 games in the 2011, 29 games in 2012, and 33

games in the 2013 season. The 2019 team nished 3

in Region 16 play and had the program’s rst ever All-American

selection, Liam Hicks, who was recently drafted into the MLB. Also, 20 players from the 2019 team went on to play at a

4-year colleges and universities. The team won its rst conference championship in 2021 and coach Blake Jones was

named MCCAC Coach of the Year.

Women’s Basketball

With their eight conference championships and ve sub- regional championships, the women’s basketball program has

displayed its prowess. They have had a great deal of success in the MCCAC Conference. The 2013 team was ranked

as high as 13th nationally and nished the season with 21 victories. The 2014 Lady Cards team captured the MCCAC

Conference Championship. The 2015 Women’s Basketball team nished the year with a 25-6 record and a Region 16

Championship. The 2018-19 team nished 3

in Region 16 play and had a 1

team All-American selection, Holly Forbes.

Local athletes have been a major part of the structure of the team since its inception. The academic standards and

graduation rate are very high. The women’s basketball sta assists the athletes in nding best ts for them to continue

their education and athletic careers. Scholarships are awarded.

Women’s Volleyball

The women’s volleyball program is building a strong winning percentage and tradition. The team plays an excellent

schedule and concentrates its recruiting on local athletes. The volleyball nished with a 35-7 record in 2011. They won

a Region 16 title and nished the season with a 10th place nish at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2011. The 2013

Lady Cardinals team won the rst ever conference volleyball championship at MAC, while also posting 26 victories. The

2014 Lady Cards nished the season with 29 wins and were ranked as high as 19th in the nation. The Lady Cards won 3

Regional Championships in a row in 2016-18 and proceeded to the National Tournament all three years. The 2018 team

was ranked as high as 5

in the country. Academics and sportsmanship are strongly emphasized within the program.

Most graduating volleyball players are successfully placed in four-year institutions. Volleyball team members’ GPAs

traditionally rank high among scholarship students. Scholarships are awarded.

Women’s Softball

The Lady Cardinals play NJCAA Division 2 softball and the home eld is the Park Hills Sports Complex. Scholarships are

available. The Lady Cards won three Region 16 Championships in their rst three years of inception. The softball team

has also won two District J titles, which has allowed them to play at the National Tournament those two seasons. The Lady

Cardinals had a 9th place nish in 2001 at the National Tournament.

Men’s Golf

The Cardinals play NJCAA Division 2 golf and the home course is Crown Pointe. Scholarships are available. The men’s

golf team competed in Region 16 tournament their rst year out. The 2014 MAC Golf team nished 12th place at the

National Tournament and Tanner McKinney tied for 2nd place in the nation overall. The 2015 team placed 11th in the

NJCAA National Tournament.

Men's & Women’s Cross Country/Half Marathon

The Cardinals and Lady Cardinals participate at the NJCAA Division 3 level. The MAC cross country teams began

competition during the 2018-2019 academic year and use the MAC campus to practice and compete. The team earned

back-to-back National Champion titles in 2019 and 2020. In 2020, Donovan Denslow was the men's individual national

champion and was named Division 3 National Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country

Association.

Men's & Women’s Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)

The Cardinals and Lady Cardinals participate at the NJCAA Division 3 level. The MAC track and eld teams began

competition during the 2018-2019 academic year and use the MAC campus to practice and compete. In 2021, the

women's team placed second in the nation at the NJCAA Division 3 National Track Meet.

Men's & Women's Soccer

In 2019, MAC announced the addition of a soccer program in response to the growing popularity of the sport in the region

and as part of a strategy to increase both enrollment and access to higher education. Led by head coach Dan Martin, both

the men's and women's soccer teams played their inaugural season during the 2020-2021 academic year. Both soccer

teams participate in the NJCAA at Division 2 level.

Esports

2021-22 was the inaugural year for Esports at Mineral Area College, as we are now a proud member of NJCAAE (the

only national Esports association exclusively for two-year colleges). MAC Esports team members will attend scheduled

practices, compete in scrimmages, and compete in regular season matches against other colleges across the United

States. Please reach out to coach Chris Visnovske, [email protected] with questions or for more details.

Services for Students

Access Oce

The Access Oce provides accommodations and services for students diagnosed with a disability including, but

not limited to: physical, visual, hearing, health, learning, autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric disabilities. For

accommodations to be in place at the beginning of a semester, students should contact the Access Oce in advance

to discuss potential eligibility. It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled to complete program forms for

accessing disability services and accommodations. Students need to be willing to self-disclose a disability and provide

documentation of that disability. Accommodations are provided for equal access to programs and services at the college.

Examples of accommodations include classroom adaptations, private testing rooms, alternate text formats, volunteer

note-takers, accessible parking, test readers/scribes and sign language interpreters. Potential students requesting

accommodations in their courses are encouraged to contact the Access Oce at (573) 518-2152 or email bvallett@

MineralArea.edu before registering for courses. Early contact before the beginning of a semester is encouraged since

some accommodations may require additional time to be put in place. More information regarding the Access Oce can

be found at https://mineralarea.edu/current-students/disability-support-services-access-oce/.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is faculty-based and coordinated by the registrar. Students are assigned a faculty advisor based on

their eld of study. Advisor and/or major changes may be requested online or in Student Services. Advising is a joint

responsibility of advisors and students. Students are expected to read and conform to regulations in the catalog. Students

are also responsible for knowing the regulations and policies and for meeting the requirements for a degree or certicate.

Advisors guide the student toward accepting responsibility for academic decision-making. Advisors are available by

appointment and walk-ins, stop by Student Services for more information.

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

The Academic Resource Center is located in The Learning Center on the main oor of the Arts and Sciences Building. The

ARC oers tutoring for a variety of courses, primarily within the areas of math, English, and reading. The ARC also oers

students the opportunity to work with professionals to develop college success skills like time management, assignment

planning, basic computer skills, and test-taking strategies. For more information about ARC services, call (573) 518-2140.

Assessment

https://my.mineralarea.edu/ICS/Testing/

Placement Tests — The preferred placement test at MAC is the ACT, administered in September, October, December,

February, April and June each year at area high schools. However, MAC also oers the Accuplacer examination for

those students unable to complete the ACT prior to registration. The Accuplacer test is an untimed examination taken

on computer in MAC’s Assessment Testing Room (AS 115), as well as other MAC satellite locations. You do not need

computer skills to take the test; it is extremely user-friendly and is less stressful than traditional paper and pencil

tests. The Accuplacer is designed to measure current skills in writing, reading and math; the results are used to select

appropriate levels of the English and math courses you will take, as well as whether the reading requirement prerequisites

are satised for a variety of MAC courses.

The fee for the Accuplacer is $20 for all three test subject areas, $15 for two test subject areas, or $10 for one test subject

area. You should arrive at least ten minutes prior to the start of the test and bring a picture ID (REQUIRED) along with

the testing fee, which can be paid by cash or check, or credit card in our business oce or if you schedule the test online.

Please note if you use the online scheduler, you are not required to pay via credit card at the time of scheduling; you may

bring in payment when you arrive for testing.

HiSET — Missouri’s high school equivalency test is the HiSET, developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS). To

schedule the High School Equivalency Test at MAC, you must rst register with ETS (Educational Testing Service). The

exam consists of ve sub-tests. The cost for each sub-test is $17.75 ($10.75 for sub-test plus $7 to cover the cost of

administering sub-test at a testing center). There is also a $10 state fee payable once every 12 months. The total cost

for all ve tests will be $98.75. Because the exam is given in sections, you will not have to complete the entire test at one

time. If you do not pass the test the rst time, you can retake the entire test or any of the test sections two more times

within the 12-month period after paying an additional $7 per sub-test fee. You can create an account and register for

testing at https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/high-school-equivalency.

MOGEA — The Missouri General Education Assessment requires students to demonstrate basic general education

competencies prior to being formally admitted to an educator preparation program. Register for testing at http://www.

mo.nesinc.com/. All tests will be given in the Arts and Sciences building room 115.

Certication Testing — MAC is an authorized testing center for professional and technology certication through

Pearson Vue, Castle Worldwide, and other testing services. Fees and testing times are dependent on the type of

certication testing.

Proctoring Distance Ed Course Tests — MAC provides proctoring for course examinations through Distance Education

courses for various universities by arrangement for a fee of $15 per hour.

Scheduling Tests — To schedule testing, student should go to the “Testing” tab in MyMAC, or contact Tippi Seals at (573)

518-2202 or aseals@MineralArea.edu.

Campus Housing

College Park Apartments oer aordable, convenient, on-campus housing. The 8-acre complex features four-bedroom,

two-bath units and two-bedroom bunk units with two baths. All apartments are furnished and include kitchenettes.

The complex has a central laundry facility, a computer lab with six computer stations, a picnic pavilion with barbecue

grills, a pool, and a sand volleyball court. The on-campus café oers a 15 meals-per-week plan for residents. For more

information, contact College Park Housing at (573) 518-1330, or [email protected].

Cardinals Nest

The Cardinals Nest cafeteria is a good place for relaxing with friends and faculty members, and provides a wide variety of

food. Students can also sign up for several dierent meal plans, including a commuter student plan. Please check with the

business oce for more details.

Career Services

The Career Services Department provides tools and advice to explore possible career paths, oers interest and skills self-

assessments, internship and job search resources, cover letter and resume review, network and interview preparation.

Check out our campus workshops and hiring events throughout the year. The oce is located in Arts & Science building,

Oce AS117; for more information, call (573) 518-3848. Email [email protected]

Counseling (Personal)

Personal issues may be discussed condentially with a certied counselor. Talk with a counselor about any problem or

concern relating to school, home or work that may impact your life. Appointments can be made by calling (573) 518-2211,

or feel free to drop by the Student Services Oce at your convenience.

Course Advisement

Students make important decisions during their college years. Advisors help students identify problems and obtain

relevant information necessary to making their own decisions. The decisions you make in college will inuence the rest of

your life, and you can increase your chances of avoiding disappointment later if you plan your future now. Advisors can

interpret the results of your placement tests and help you select your course schedule. Appointments can be made at the

receptionist’s desk in Student Services.

Student Services also oers expanded services for evening students. An advisor will be available for student

appointments and drop in sessions from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters, and

3-5:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday during the summer semester. You may call for an appointment at (573) 518-2202 or

518-2211 or drop by Student Services.

C.H. Cozean Library

The library provides students with information, services and materials. Sta members help students locate information,

develop search strategies for papers and speeches and learn how to use the library and the Internet for research.

The library has over 30,000 volumes in its collection including books, e-books, selected popular ction and nonction

books, magazines and journals, as well as DVDs and music CDs. Books that are not available in MAC’s collection may be

requested through the MOBIUS catalog from academic and public libraries in Missouri and other states (only books and

government documents may be requested).

The library’s online databases provide access to full-text magazine, journal and newspaper articles. Visit MineralArea.edu/

library for detailed information.

A current-semester student I.D. card is required when checking out material. Books and MOBIUS items may be checked

out for four weeks. Magazines and journals, DVDs and CDs may be checked out for one week. Renewals are usually

permitted unless there is a waiting list for an item. Materials must be returned on or before the due date to avoid a ne.

Patrons with billed materials may be blocked from further check out of materials and may not be able to register for

classes or receive grades or transcripts. There is a charge of 10 cents per day on items in the Library collection excluding

reserve materials. If an item is lost, the patron must pay the price of the item plus a $20 processing fee. Please check the

Library’s web page http://mineralarea.edu/library/ for current library hours.

E-Mail, Computer Systems, Network Acceptable Use Policy

E-mail is the primary means for ocial communication at MAC. Ocial college e-mail accounts are activated upon

students’ acceptance for admission. The college has the right to expect that such communications will be received and

read in a timely fashion. Students are expected to check their e-mail on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay

current with college-related communications. Everyone holds the responsibility to recognize that certain communications

may be time-critical. Ocial e-mail communications are intended only to meet the academic, student activities and

administrative needs of the campus community. Your e-mail account, as well as your access to and use of computers

and equipment, is a privilege that may be revoked for failure to abide by any of the policies and guidelines set forth in

this agreement. By continued use, you are acknowledging your responsibility for the proper use of your account and

agreeing to adhere to all policies specied herein. A copy of the entire acceptable use policy is available on line at http://

mineralarea.edu/media/2147/aup.pdf

Food Pantry

The mission of the Mineral Area College Cardinals Food Pantry is to help ght hunger on our campus and make a positive

impact in the lives of students. The Pantry is open to all MAC students. To visit the Pantry, go to the Arts and Sciences

Building, room 110. Here you will nd food and toiletry items. For more information, please contact jsikes@mineralarea.

edu or [email protected]. The MAC Store, Dean of Arts and Science's Oce, and Learning Center are drop o

locations for individuals wishing to donate. Monetary donations are collected in the Dean of Student's Oce.

Health Services

The college does not provide health services. Health needs should be addressed to a private physician or the public

health center. Emergency needs can be met by calling 911. Students with disabilities and unique health concerns should

contact the Access Oce, (573) 518-2152, for accommodation requests.

Lactation Room

A private room is available for students and sta in need of lactation services. The room is located on the 2nd oor of the

C.H. Cozean Library straight across from the elevator and is available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The MAC Store

The MAC Store is a convenient campus source for academically-priced computers, computer references titles, collegiate

reference titles, new releases, children's books, MAC imprinted clothing and merchandise, and gifts for all occasions and

seasons. The store also oers a complete line of school supplies, study materials, cards, and backpacks. The store can

generally get any U.S. book in print and will special-order any book.

In the event you need to return a textbook to the MAC Store, please follow these guidelines for a refund: Keep your

receipt. It is required for a refund. Do not write in your textbook until you are sure you will keep it. New books must be in

the same condition as when purchased. Used books must be in resalable condition. For the Fall/Spring terms, you may

return your books within ve days from the rst day of classes or two days purchased thereafter. For the Summer term,

books must be returned within ve days from the rst days of classes or two days purchased thereafter. The MAC Store

will buy back textbooks at current market value during nals week.

Hours — Fall/Spring Semesters: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Summer Semester: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hours may be extended during Textbook Sales.

Phone — (573) 518-2106

Parking

Free parking is provided on several designated student parking lots. Students are not allowed to park in faculty lots. Only

students with handicap parking placards may park in the designated handicapped parking spaces. Fines are assessed for

violating published parking and trac regulations.

Special parking permits are available for individuals with disabilities who require accessible parking. Temporary accessible

parking permits are also available for students with short-term conditions. Students should contact the Access Oce at

(573) 518-2152.

Quarry Pond

The quarry pond, located north of the MAC Baseball Field, is open to the public for shing. A shing license is required for

those younger than 65. The pond is handicapped accessible and has restroom facilities. The pond is open: 7 a.m.--Dusk.

There is no shing when a red ag is posted.

Safe Zone

A Safe Zone is a place where students can talk to a faculty or sta member in an environment free of judgment and

hostility, receive support, and get connected to the resources they need to succeed. The Mineral Area College Safe Zone

program was designed to support LGBTQ+ students. Faculty and sta display the Safe Zone logo to indicate that they

have completed Safe Zone training and are committed to creating an inclusive space for students on campus

TRIO Programs

TRIO programs are educational outreach programs funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as

reauthorized in 2009. Five TRIO programs are represented on MAC’s campus – four pre-college programs (two Upward

Bound and two Educational Talent Search) and one college program (EXCEL/Student Support Services). The primary

objective of the TRIO programs is to help qualied students overcome academic, income, and social barriers to higher

education. MAC’s pre-college programs provide information, advising, academic instruction, tutoring and assistance in

applying for postsecondary admission and nancial aid to approximately 1,250 middle- and high-school students from 11

area school districts. EXCEL/Student Support Services assists MAC students achieve their associate degree and transfer

to four-year institutions by providing tutoring and academic, nancial aid, and nancial literacy advising. EXCEL/Student

Support Services serves 200 students.

MAC Information

Although Mineral Area College strives for accuracy, the college retains the right to cancel courses or programs, change

instructors, times and/or locations of classes. All information in this publication and online is subject to change without

notice, including tuition and fees. Consult www.MineralArea.edu for updates.

For information on degree plans, course descriptions, and college policies, please consult the MAC Catalog, available

online.

Academic Integrity

Students who engage in the act of cheating or plagiarism can be subject to the following:

When an instructor determines that academic integrity has been compromised, s/he may contact the registrar by e-mail

to place an administrative hold on the student’s grade to prevent the student from dropping the course. In the event the

instructor determines no infraction has been committed, the instructor is responsible for immediately notifying the registrar

to lift the hold.

Level 1 Violation: A student commits an act of plagiarism or cheating as determined by the instructor.

Level I Consequences:

1. The student receives a failing grade or a zero for the assignment or receives other action as determined by the

instructor. The alternative consequence cannot be more severe than a failing grade or zero.

2. The instructor lls out an Academic Integrity report which is forwarded to the dean of students who then

disseminates the form to the appropriate individuals.

Level II Violation: A student commits more than one act of plagiarism or cheating, determined by the instructor.

Level II Consequences:

1. The student receives a failing grade for the course.

2. The instructor lls out an Academic Integrity report which is forwarded to the dean of students who then

disseminates the form to the appropriate individuals.

Appeal Process:

1. Student may appeal within ve days to that department’s chair.

2. Should the student wish to appeal the department chair’s decision, they may appeal within ve days to the

respective dean. (ARTICLE V: 5.72 STUDENT DUE PROCESS)

Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving injury to any person or damage to unattended property must be reported to the Campus

Resource Ocer who may be reached at (573) 631-2831. In an emergency, dial 911 (from a campus phone dial 9, then

911).

Accreditation

Mineral Area College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Accreditation, along with transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities, assures the value of credits earned

at MAC.

Admission

Enrollment at MAC is open to applicants 16 years of age and older. Some programs of instruction require specic

qualications. Admission to the college does not guarantee acceptance into a particular course or program. Consult

the MAC Catalog for specic information on college policies. The MAC application can be found at www.MineralArea.

edu. Click “Apply Now” to apply if you are a new student or update your application if you are a returning student. The

requirements for admission can be found online under the “Future Student” tab.

All residents 65 years of age or older in the college service region may take college-level courses on a not-for-credit, audit

basis. Tuition is waived, although students must apply for admission, and are responsible for textbooks, lab fees and other

course materials. Senior Scholars are allowed to enroll on the rst day of each term on a space available basis. To qualify

for the Senior Scholar program, students must provide proof of age and residency, meet all entry requirements and course

prerequisites, and declare their intent to audit as a senior scholar at the time of enrollment. Contact the Admissions Oce

for more information.

Address/Name Change

Any student who has an address or telephone number change should immediately complete an Address/Residency

Change form in the Business Oce of the Arts & Sciences Building or change it online through their MyMAC account.

Students enrolled at outreach centers should contact the center coordinator for the Address/ Residency Change form.

Students who have a name change must submit the name change form along with two forms of identication indicated on

the form to document their name change. The form can be obtained at the student services desk or under the Student tab

in MyMAC. Students wishing to change their preferred name in myMAC and on class rosters should complete a Preferred

Name Change form at the Student Services Desk.

Advisor Or Program/Field Of Study Change

To change your advisor, email [email protected] or complete a form in Student Services. To change your eld

of study, complete the “Field of Study Change Form” on MyMAC or in Student Services. Changing your eld of study may

also change your advisor.

Alcohol And Drug Abuse Policy

All members of the campus community must adhere to all applicable state and local laws and college regulations related

to the sale and use of alcoholic beverages and other drugs. Information is available on the MAC website.

Application For Graduation

The application for graduation form is available in the Student Services Oce of the Arts & Sciences Building, from any

outreach center coordinator, or under the student tab in MyMAC. Students are responsible for applying for a degree and/

or certicate. The college does not automatically award degrees or certicates.

Graduation applications and a completed degree audit signed by an advisor must be submitted to the Registrar’s Oce by

the posted deadline for the fall, spring and summer semesters. A $50, non-refundable processing fee is due at the time of

application. A separate application must be led for each degree or certicate whether they are earned at the same time

or during dierent semesters. If two degrees or certicates are earned at the same time, the graduation fee for the second

degree is $10. If the second degree or certicate is earned in another semester, the $50 processing fee must be paid

each semester a degree is awarded.

Graduation seminars are held each semester to share information regarding the graduation ceremony, exit requirements

for various programs, among other topics. Students should watch for e-mails from the director of assessment regarding

the seminar dates and times, which are also posted on MyMAC.

Commencement exercises are held annually in May for students completing an AA, AAT, AGS, AAS, and AS degree or

certicate. Tickets are required for all guests attending commencement exercises. Important graduation information will be

shared via campus e-mail. Students must check their MAC e-mail frequently. Four to six weeks after the end of the term in

which a student graduates, the appropriate dean’s oce will mail their diploma to the address provided on the Application

for Graduation Candidacy.

Candidates must indicate their height and weight on the application for graduation in order to receive the appropriate size

cap and gown. The cost of the cap and gown is included in the graduation fee.

Career and Technical degree and certicate candidates are required to complete a graduation interview form in the Career

Services oce or on MyMAC under Quick Links.

A graduation application may be withdrawn by contacting the Registrar’s Oce in writing. The application may not be

transferred to a future term. A student must reapply for graduation candidacy. The application fee does transfer to a future

term. Students should direct questions about graduation applications to the Registrar’s Oce. Call (573) 518-2204 if you

have graduation questions.

Article V—Student Policy

The complete listing of all student policies can be found on the MAC website (www.mineralarea.edu). Click on "ABOUT

US", then click "Board Policies".

Attendance

Faculty may drop a student for excessive absences or lack of participation (web/distance learning classes). See the

course syllabus for attendance requirements, which may dier by course. When a student is dropped by the instructor,

an email notication will be sent to the student’s MAC email address. Please note that being dropped from a course may

aect athletic eligibility, graduation, and nancial aid. Check your MAC email regularly. For absences due to school-related

activities such as athletic games, music engagements, eld trips, etc., the appropriate dean’s oce will issue electronic

notices to the faculty members, stating who is to be excused and for what period of time. A student cannot drop a course

merely by not attending classes. Students are advised to drop class(es) themselves if they are not planning on attending.

The student dropped will be notied by the registrar’s oce via e-mail.

Auditing Courses

Students may audit a course, which means they can enroll in a course and receive no credit. An “AU” grade appears on

the transcript. An audit (no credit) does not count in computation of a grade point average and must be processed before

the rst day of the semester. Once registered, students may not change their registration status (audit vs. credit). Students

auditing a course must meet course prerequisites. Audited courses do not count toward graduation requirements or satisfy

prerequisite requirements for other courses. Normally, an auditor attends the course on a regular basis and is not required

to take exams nor complete homework assignments. Fees are the same for audited courses and credit courses. Financial

assistance does not apply to audited courses. Students receiving nancial aid or veterans’ benets cannot count audit

courses to establish full- or part-time status.

Campus Police/Security

The Guide to Campus Safety is provided to all students through the college web page, under the “Department of Public

Safety”, found under the Future or Current Students tab on the web page. All students are encouraged to be familiar with

the information provided in that guide.

Campus Safety And The Jeanne Clery Act

Campus safety and security provisions, as identied under the Jeanne Clery Act, require the publishing and distribution

of annual campus crime and public safety information. Students may refer to the Guide to Campus Safety, located under

the “Department of Public Safety” tab under the Future or Current Students tab on the main college web page, for detailed

information on crime statistics and campus safety practices at MAC.

Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing

Students may add classes up to the second class meeting of the 16-week semester. Classes may be added through the

rst week of the 16-week semester with instructor permission. Add deadlines depend on the meeting pattern/length of

the class and vary for accelerated terms. See the Important Dates for more information or contact student services or an

outreach center for more information.

Students may drop classes online through MyMAC or in person through the last withdrawal/passing date or 75% of

the semester or term. The drop must be submitted and processed within the rst 75% of the term. Students who stop

attending or participating in class after the last withdrawal/passing date or 75% of a term will earn a grade of “F” for the

course.

Drop deadlines depend on the meeting pattern/length of the class and vary for accelerated terms. See the Important

Dates for drop deadlines for the 16- and 8-week terms or contact student services or an outreach center for more

information.

When a student stops attending all classes or drops the only class in which he or she is enrolled, a Withdrawal/Exit

Form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Oce or outreach centers in person. Students not able to travel to campus

can email [email protected] to withdraw from the college. A “W” will be posted to the academic record if the

withdrawal request is submitted between the rst 12.5% and 75% of the semester or term. Students who stop attending or

participating in all classes after the last withdrawal/passing date or 75% of a term will earn a grade of “F” for each course.

In addition to “F” grades, failure to properly drop or withdraw from classes may aect nancial aid and/or result in owing

money to the college. It is recommended that students speak with instructors, advisors, and the Financial Aid Oce

before dropping/withdrawing from classes. In addition, dropping/withdrawing from classes may aect medical insurance

eligibility. Check with your insurance carrier for more information.

Classes dropped during the rst 12.5% of a semester or term do not appear on the student’s permanent record. After

12.5% of a semester or term, a dropped course will be recorded as a “W” and appear on the student’s permanent record.

If entitled to a tuition credit for a dropped course or courses, a credit may be applied to your student account. If the tuition

credit generates a refund, the funds will be issued either by paper check or direct deposit. Students can sign up for Direct

Deposit through MyMAC on the “My Account Info” tab.

Civil Rights Grievance Procedure

Students, employees and the public have the right to le a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with regulations

outlined in Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Age Discrimination Act

of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with a

complaint of discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, or disability may discuss the area of concern with

a MAC instructor, employee, the dean of Student Services, the Access coordinator, the ADA coordinator, or the Title IX

coordinator, Julie Sheets, (573) 518-2262 oce AS119 and Title IX Deputy Director Rich Flotron, (573) 518-2341, oce

PS-11. For a copy of the full text on MAC’s Civil Rights Grievance Procedure, please contact the Student Services Oce.

Computing Grade Point Average

The grade point average for any period is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number

of credit hours attempted during that period. Courses in which a student receives a grade of “P,” “W,” “AU” or “I” are not

included in the grade point average. The points per credit are assigned as follows:

A - 4 points per credit

B - 3 points per credit

C - 2 points per credit

D - 1 point per credit

F - 0 points per credit

AU - 0 points per credit

P - 0 points per credit

Course Grade Appeal Procedures

Students with concerns about grades obtained as part of course requirements, class procedures, or teaching styles

should rst approach the individual instructors – whenever possible – for clarication or resolution. If concerns still exist

or cannot be resolved, students should then contact the department chair, or, if at an o-campus site, the site director. All

concerns about nal course grades must be expressed by the end of the next, regular semester.

If the department chair or director is unable to remedy the situation, students may be referred to or may contact their

respective dean. The dean will thoroughly investigate the matter and hear all sides before rendering a decision.

Due to FERPA restrictions, only concerns expressed by individual students will be considered. College employees may

not legally discuss student academic or behavioral matters with parents, spouses, friends or classmates without signed

releases from the students in question.

Students who believe they have inaccuracies in their ocial records (transcripts) must immediately notify the Registrar’s

Oce. Transcripts are the nal, accurate records of academic accomplishments.

Course Load

The standard college unit is the measure of time and study of various courses. Referred to as credits, one credit

represents one hour in class plus two hours of outside preparation, or some other combination totaling three hours of

classroom and outside work. Therefore, a student carrying 15 credits per semester is working approximately 45 hours per

week. In some courses, such as physical education, more hours of classroom attendance each week may be required for

the one credit. In lab work, two hours equals one credit. The average course load is 15 semester hours.

Course Repetition

A student who received a grade of “C” or below in a given course may repeat the course to raise his/her grade point

average as long as the course is still oered at MAC. When a course is repeated, the rst grade remains on the transcript

but only the latter grade will be counted for graduation or in computing grade points. Students may not repeat a lower

level course that serves as a prerequisite for a course that was already completed by the student with a “C” or better. For

example, if a student receives a grade of “C” in MAT1130 and subsequently completes MAT1230 in a following term with a

grade of “C,” the student is not allowed to repeat MAT1130 in a future semester.

Dean’s List

The Dean’s List is an academic honor awarded to students who have accomplished an extraordinary level of academic

achievement through MAC coursework. The Dean’s List is noted on the transcript at the end of each semester, excluding

summers, for which a student qualies and is based on the semester cumulative institutional statistics (excluding

developmental course work). Students meeting the following semester requirements may qualify for the Dean’s List:

1. A minimum of 12 college-level (non-developmental) semester hours earned during the semester.

2. GPA of 3.25 or higher.

3. No grade below a “C” earned during the semester.

4. No “I” (incomplete) grades received during the semester.

5. Course taken for “P” or “CR” grades will not be included in the 12 hours noted in #1.

Degree And Certicate Time Limits

Students planning to earn a MAC certicate or degree need to meet requirements of the catalog in eect when rst

enrolled or of any subsequent catalog. Students who discontinue enrollment for two consecutive semesters, summer

excluded, will be required to follow the catalog in eect upon their return to MAC.

Electronic Use Policy - Classroom

In an eort to ensure that MAC can provide an eective learning environment and maintain its high level of academic

integrity, there must be certain limitations placed on specic types of electronic devices inside MAC classrooms. At the

same time, it is also understood that some instructors may require usage of these same devices. Students shall nd

information about allowed electronic devices in the instructors’ course syllabi. Students should address any concerns

pertaining to this policy with the appropriate Department Chair.

The following devices should not be in view or used inside the classroom without instructor approval:

• Cell phones

• Tablets

• Laptop computers

• Any other electronic device deemed unnecessary by the instructor

Penalties for any infraction may include:

• Dismissing a student from the room and/or counting such student absent or tardy for the class period

• Deducting points from current assignments

• Following procedures outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy (these actions would be subject to appeal in

accordance with the policy)

• Requiring a student to discuss this behavior with his/her respective dean before returning to class

• Dropping a student from the course as a result of multiple infractions

Instructors may, but are in no way obligated to, make exceptions at their own discretion when

• Health-related or family circumstances exist and the student requests permission prior to a specic class period

• Use of the device has educational value

• A simultaneous MAC Alert is sent

Students may appeal any decisions concerning the above policy by contacting the dean of students. Students may obtain

information regarding the Student Due Process from the dean of students oce or on MAC's web page.

Evening and Saturday Classes

Any academic or career/technical course listed in the college catalog, as well as special courses, may be oered in the

evening or on Saturday. However, only those courses will be scheduled for which there is adequate demand.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, colleges are allowed to release

certain information, designated as directory information, to the public without the students’ written consent.

Mineral Area College has dened the following as directory information: name, address, telephone number, date of

birth, photo, major or eld of study, dates of attendance, enrollment status, participation in ocially recognized activities

and sports, weight and height of athletes, degree(s) or certication(s) awarded (including dates), awards received, and

previous educational institution(s) attended.

Students who wish to restrict release of directory information must submit a FERPA restriction form or a signed written

request to the Registrar. The request to restrict will apply to all student information. Students who choose to restrict

directory information should be aware that, once the restriction is in place, MAC will not release any information to anyone

(except the student who must appear in person with a photo ID), including potential employers, insurance companies,

newspapers that publish the dean’s list, etc.

Students may review their records through MyMAC or by submitting a written request to the Registrar. See “Directory

Information” on our website for more information regarding release of information.

Financial Aid

MAC feels higher learning should be available to anyone who desires it and can benet from the course work. Therefore,

our fees are as low as possible. Financial aid options— scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time, on-campus and

outreach center employment— are available to qualied students. Most awards are based on nancial need; some

scholarships have other eligibility requirements. A student should apply for aid at least two to six months before the

semester in which he/she plans to enroll at MAC. Late applications will be processed, but limited funds may adversely

aect the amount of aid available for all programs except the Pell Grant. Additional information and application procedures

are available online at www.MineralArea.edu and in a later section of this Student Handbook. Arrangements for aid must

be completed before registering for class work.

Freedom Of Expression

Mineral Area College values the freedoms of speech, thought, expression and assembly as part of our mission. The

college is a place where all ideas may be expressed freely, and only limited where legal restrictions, dictated by law, are

necessary to protect the rights of other members of the college community.

Anyone may distribute printed material, oer petitions for signature, make speeches, and hold protests or demonstrations

outside the college buildings. All such activities must be peaceful, avoiding acts or threats of violence and preserving the

normal operation of the college. No event shall infringe upon the rights or privileges of anyone who does not agree with

it, and no one will be permitted to harm others, damage or deface property, block access to college buildings or disrupt

classes. The enforcement of these conditions will not depend in any way on the message or sponsorship of the act or

event. When guests are invited by a recognized campus organization, they may express their ideas not because they

have a right to do so, but because members of the campus community have a right to hear, see, and experience diverse

intellectual and creative inquiry. Controversy cannot be permitted to curtail the freedoms of speech, thought, expression or

assembly.

Freedom of expression must be taken very seriously. Those who exercise their freedom of expression, and their invited

guests to events by college sponsored organizations are expected to uphold the college’s educational mission by planning

carefully to create safe and thoughtful experiences for those involved. Event sponsors are responsible for the behavior

of their guests and should exercise due care to ensure that all participants abide by relevant college policies and should

follow the appropriate procedures to plan an event as listed in policy.

The Oce of Student Activities and the Oce of the Dean of Students may assist in, or directly coordinate, some aspects

of campus events, such as meeting with the sponsors preceding or following an event, or accommodating an opposing

view at an alternative event. It is assumed that the spirit of campus community, both among people and groups with

opposing views, as well as between event sponsors and the Student Activities and Student Services stas, will foster

communication and cooperation in the planning of campus events. Whenever possible, Student Services will work with the

Department of Public Safety to notify occupants of buildings in advance of any potential disruption caused by such events.

The full policy may be found in Board Policy, Article V: Students at www.MineralArea.edu

Freshman-Sophomore Classication

Students at MAC are classied according to hours enrolled and hours completed. Part-time students carry fewer than

12 hours per semester while full-time students carry 12 or more credit hours. During the summer, full time student status

requires six or more credit hours. A freshman is any student who has completed fewer than 30 credit hours; a sophomore

has completed 30 credit hours or more.

General Education Core For Transfer

In accordance with college transfer guidelines established by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, MAC will

evaluate a student’s transcript to determine if general education requirements have been met. This will be noted in the

student’s record, which will facilitate transfer for the student who leaves MAC without an Associate of Arts degree.

Grades

Students may access transcripts and view mid-term and nal grades via MyMAC, at www.MineralArea.edu. Grade reports

are not mailed to students. GRADING SYSTEM, a student must be enrolled in a class to receive academic credit.

MAC uses the following

to award academic credit:

College credit is valued in

grade points as follows:

A Superior work - the highest grade awarded 4 Grade Points

B Above average work 3 Grade Points

C Average work 2 Grade Points

D Below average 1 Grade Point

F Work done is undeserving of credit No Grade Points

AU Audit No Grade Points

I Incomplete No Grade Points

P Passing No Grade Points

W Withdrew from a course No Grade Points

Identication Cards

Your I.D. card is your admission ticket to college activities such as ball games and is necessary for checking out library

materials or using student accounts in the MAC Store and cafeteria. Students have their I.D. photo taken when they enroll

for the rst time at MAC. A fee is charged for a replacement I.D. card. I.D.s are given in the MAC Store.

Inclement Weather Policy

College ocials urge students to use good judgment regarding driving conditions. If weather conditions deteriorate to

warrant the cancellation of day classes, every eort will be made to notify students through the following means by 7 a.m.

MAC Alerts Text and Email

• Radio Stations

Farmington Park Hills Ste. Genevieve

• KREI (800 AM) • KFMO (1240 AM) • KSGM (980 AM)

• KTJJ (98.5 FM) • KDBB (104.3 FM) • KBDZ (93.1 FM)

• KYLS (95.9 FM)

• Television Stations

St. Louis Cape Girardeau

• KTVI Channel 2 • KFVS Channel 12

• KMOV Channel 4

• KSDK Channel 5

• If the message is “MAC is closed,” then day and evening classes are cancelled and all oces are closed.

• If the message is “Classes at MAC are cancelled,” then classes are cancelled but oces are open.

• If the message is “MAC will be operating on a late schedule,” then the campus will open and classes will begin

at 11 a.m.

• There is no makeup for the cancelled classes unless this occurs more than two times within the semester.

• Do not call the radio stations so phone lines may be kept open for ocial calls from the college and area schools.

Incomplete Policy

An instructor may assign an “Incomplete” grade when a student is doing passing work and has not completed a small

portion of the required course work by the end of the term. The instructor decides if there is an acceptable reason (for

example, a serious illness) why the student cannot complete the required course work. The student and the instructor

must le an incomplete grade request form for the course with the appropriate dean. The instructor will specify in detail,

on the incomplete grade request form, requirements for completing the course to receive a grade.

The deadline for removing an incomplete grade is one year from the rst day of the term in which the incomplete grade

was recorded, unless a shorter period is specied by the instructor. If an incomplete grade is not cleared within the

specied period, the incomplete will be converted to the grade of “F.”

Lost And Found

Lost items may be returned to, or retrieved from, the receptionist’s desk in the Student Services Oce. Items are kept for

one semester before being discarded.

MyMAC

The student information system (MyMAC) is an ecient way for students to access information online about their

academic records as well as information about the community college. MyMAC allows current and prospective students

check the course catalog and semester course oerings. It provides a convenient method for students to register and

pay for classes and access academic and personal information, such as student schedules, transcripts, nancial aid,

and student billing. MyMAC operates in a secure environment. Students must use their student identication number and

password to access personal information. The student information system is accessed at my.mineralarea.edu.

To access your student ID number, go to the MyMAC page. Click on “Access MyMAC, Email, and Network User Name/

ID” link under “Login Information,” enter your Social Security number and click “Generate Report.” A new window will open

with your ID number. This ID number is your username for log-in purposes.

To access your password, go to the MyMAC page. Click on “Access Your Password” under “Login Information,” enter the

last 4 digits of your Social Security number, ID number, and year of birth and click “Generate Report.” A new window will

open with your password.

After logging into your MyMAC account, you can change your password by clicking on “Personal Info” in the log-in box

and clicking on the tab “Password.” The password must be between 4-10 characters.

Please note: Changing your MyMAC password will not aect your MAC email or campus computer account passwords.

Those accounts will use the default password until changed by the student.

Overload

The maximum course load for fall and spring semesters is 19 credit hours. The maximum course load for the summer is

9 credit hours. Students with a superior scholastic record may be permitted to register for more than the recommended

maximum with the respective dean’s approval.

Preferred Name

Students may choose to be identied by a rst name other than their legal name while attending Mineral Area College.

A student can add a preferred rst name by completing a Preferred Name Request at Student Services. This change will

be reected in Mineral Area College’s computer system where technically feasible, and we are not required to display the

students legal name due to business or legal requirements.

Mineral Area College reserves the right to deny or remove any preferred name, with or without notice, for any reason

including but not limited to misuse, misrepresentation, attempting to avoid legal obligation or the use of derogatory names.

Students’ preferred name will be allowed to be used in lieu of their legal name on class rosters, College Park rosters,

student identication cards, diplomas and where legal name is not required.

Students’ legal name will be used on transcripts, state or federal reports, payroll documents, nancial aid, enrollment and

degree verication, ocial lists of students available to the public and other records where the student’s legal name is

required by law or Mineral Area College policy.

Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows for a student’s name, including the preferred name, to be disclosed to the

public as directory information unless the student submits a FERPA restriction form to the Registrar’s Oce.

Students may change their legal name by submitting a Name Change form along with a copy of court documentation to

the Registrar’s Oce for processing.

Pregnant & Parenting

Mineral Area College seeks to treat all students equitably, regardless of their actual or potential parental or familial

status. The college is dedicated to providing appropriate, reasonable adjustments to educational programs and activities

to support Pregnant or Parenting Students. Pregnant and Parenting Students may request and obtain adjustments to

educational programs and activities allowing them to continue their education at the College.

A student in need of an educational adjustment should submit a written request to the Dean of Students Oce. If a

student is unable to submit a request because of their condition, an appropriate representative of the student may contact

the Dean of Students on their behalf and the student may conrm the request when they become able to do so. The

Dean of Students will consult with the student/appropriate representative and appropriate College ocials, including

faculty members and the appropriate instructional dean to develop an educational adjustment that is appropriate for the

student.The full policy may be found in Board Policy, Article V: Students at www.MineralArea.edu

Refund Policy Information

Refunds for dropped courses or withdrawal from the college are based on the percentage of the term completed. Refunds

vary depending on the length of the term for which a student is enrolled and is based on calendar days. A regular term

is 16 weeks; however, some courses are oered in terms that are less than 16 weeks. The student billing system will

automatically calculate the refund due based on the time of day a drop is processed.

Registration

Students are encouraged to register early for classes. Students enrolled in the spring semester may enroll in March/early

April for the summer and fall semesters. Students enrolled in the fall semester may enroll beginning in October/early

November for the spring semester. More information is available online and in the schedule booklet.

Return Of Title IV Funds Policy

Students who receive federal student aid (i.e., Pell Grants, student loans, SEOG Grants, EXCEL SSS Grant) and who

withdraw from classes either ocially or unocially by failing to attend or actively participate before the 60% point of any

semester (see Administrative Withdrawal Policy on MyMAC or MineralArea.edu) will have a recalculation of their federal

student aid eligibility based upon the date of withdrawal for ocial withdrawals and their last date of attendance/active

participation for unocial withdrawals. They may also owe a refund to MAC and/or Federal Student Aid Programs based

upon this recalculation.

Students who receive federal student aid and who receive all F’s or a combination of F’s and W’s at the end of the

semester and the instructor(s) reports last day of attendance/lack of participation prior to the last day of the semester will

have a recalculation of their federal student aid eligibility based upon the date of withdrawal for ocial withdrawals and

their last date of attendance/active participation for unocial withdrawals. They may also owe a refund to MAC and/or

federal student aid programs based upon this recalculation.

MAC will repay any refund owed to the federal student aid programs due to a return of Title IV Funds Recalculation on

behalf of the student. The student will owe MAC for this refund and will have a hold placed on their student account until

this balance is paid in full.

The ocial Policy in its entirety is available on MyMAC under the MyFinancial Aid Tab and MineralArea.edu under the

Financial Aid Section.

Right To Privacy, Or

Directory Information/Public Information

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all students have the right to review their

ocial college records, request amendment to these records, restrict their name from certain reports, le with the U.S.

Department of Education appropriate FERPA complaints and obtain MAC’s FERPA policy statement, available online.

Inquiries regarding the Act of 1974 should be directed to the Registrar’s Oce. Directory information includes: name,

address, phone number, photo, date of birth, major or eld of study, dates of attendance, full-time or part-time enrollment

status, participation in ocially-recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams,

degree(s) or certicates awarded (including dates), awards received, and last educational institution attended.

If issues of health and safety can be documented, campus community and law enforcement personnel may also be

provided an individual photo. The college also releases lists of students who qualify for the Dean’s List, as well as

graduates to newspapers which cover the permanent address of record. Names and addresses of MAC graduates or

candidates for graduation will be released to four-year institutions upon the institution’s request.

If the student objects to the release of directory information, the student should complete a Request to Restrict Directory

Information, form available online and in Student Services. The restriction can only be revoked by writing the registrar.

Students are advised that the Social Security number is voluntarily disclosed to MAC and is maintained as condential

information.

Service/Emotional Support Animal Policy and Procedures

Mineral Area College welcomes the presence of service animals and emotional support animals assisting students

with disabilities on its campuses consistent with the provisions of this policy and in accordance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act, and in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Students are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Access Oce to ensure their experience in bringing the animal

to campus goes smoothly. Advance notice of a service or emotional support animal for College Park may allow more

exibility in meeting a student’s needs. The Access Oce can be contacted by phone at 573-518-2152 or email at

[email protected].

If the service or emotional support animal’s behavior fundamentally alters the college’s programs, activities and services,

poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, or displays threatening behavior toward others, the college may ask

that the animal be removed.

For a copy of the complete policy and procedures, students should contact the Access Oce.

Sexual Harassment Policy

MAC is committed to a work setting and academic environment free from sexual harassment. This policy applies to all

members of the college community, including employees, students and visitors. Sexual harassment is prohibited by

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and by other state and federal

discrimination laws. Violators shall be subject to disciplinary actions which may include, but are not limited to, written

warning, demotion, transfer, suspension or dismissal.

Occasional compliments of a socially acceptable manner or statements or acts that are acceptable to all elements of

society are not sexual harassment. What may constitute sexual harassment may dier from person to person.

For a copy of the complete policy and procedures, students should contact the Dean of Student Services, or refer to the

MAC website.

Smoking Policy

MAC has a “Smoke-Free Campus” policy.

Social Media

Blogs and social networks (including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) are

exciting channels for students to share knowledge, express creativity and connect with others who share similar interests.

Mineral Area College supports student participation in online communities and oers guidelines to help students eectively

and responsibly use these forums. The guidelines may also help students make choices that will aid in protecting their

personal and professional reputations. A copy of these guidelines may be picked up in the Student Services oces.

The full social media policy may be found in Article V in our Board Policy. Go to the MAC website (www.MineralArea.edu),

click "ABOUT US", then click "Board Policies."

Student Announcements/Class Cancellations

Announcements pertaining to student activities, club meetings, events, and important dates are posted on the MAC

Shared Calendar. Go to the MAC website (www.MineralArea.edu) and click on "calendar" at the bottom of the page. Event

yers are posted on bulletin boards and video screens throughout campus and may be found on social media platforms

such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Important dates can be located on MAC's website by clicking on "Current

Student-Registration/Registrar-Important Dates". Class Cancellations are posted on MyMAC under Quick Links and listed

on a bulletin board in the Student Services area located on the rst oor.

Student Conduct And Due Process

MAC is dedicated to its pronounced philosophy and objectives. When these purposes are threatened by student

misconduct, appropriate disciplinary action must be taken. College discipline will be exercised when student misconduct

adversely aects the college’s pursuit of its educational objectives.

Please contact the Oce of the Dean of Student Services for a copy of the Student Conduct and Due Process Policies,

which are also found on the MAC website.

Student Information And Procedures

The following are among the more common matters handled in the Student Services Oce located on the rst oor of the

Technology Building:

• Admissions information • Student Government

• Add or drop a course • Catalogs

• Withdrawal from school or a class • Special Testing

• Career information • Lost and found

• Discuss personal and study problems • Time and place of events

• Veterans’ benets • Student body elections

• Financial Aid • Change major or advisor

• Work-Study Program • Obtain information on student insurance

• Use of bulletin boards • Enrollment verication

• Transcript requests • Voter registration forms

• Apply for college • Student activities

• Report change of name, address,

or phone number

Student Messages

Students should inform family members, friends and employers that student messages are not delivered on campus

except in the case of extreme emergency. Arrangements for work, doctor appointments and other non-emergencies

should be taken care of by the student before arriving on campus each day. Floral deliveries to students are discouraged,

as classes may not be interrupted for deliveries and the receptionist is not expected to get messages to students.

Student Policies

The complete listing of all student policies is contained in Article V of Mineral Area College Board Policy and can be found

on the MAC website (www. mineralarea.edu). Click on "ABOUT US", then click "Board Policies".

Student Right-To-Know

Students have a legal right to access graduation and transfer-out rates for MIneral Area College. This information may be

found on the MAC website (www.MineralArea.edu). Click "Consumer Information", " Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates"

under Student Outcomes.

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against students, guests, and employees of

educational institutions. The federal law serves to ght campus violence. The law requires colleges receiving federal

funding to combat gender-based violence and harassment, and respond to survivors' needs in order to ensure that all

students have equal access to education. Title IX states:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benets of, or

be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal nancial assistance.

A complete copy of the college's Title IX Sexual Harrassment Policy can be accessed via the following link:

https://mineralarea.edu/consumer-information/. A report can be led electronically on MyMAC, under the Safety Tab.

Students may also contact the Title IX Coordinator:

Julie Sheets

Dean of Students

Oce 119, Arts and Sciences Building

[email protected]

573-518-2262

Transcripts & Transfer Credit

The registrar will determine credits accepted for transfer. MAC awards college credit in transfer for freshman and

sophomore level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the following accrediting agencies: Higher

Learning Commission, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New England Commission of Higher Education,

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on

Colleges,Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior

Colleges.

The courses accepted by MAC are included in the grade point average. Transcripts from other institutions become

statistics and part of the student’s academic record. MAC cannot release transcripts (originals or copies) received from

other educational institutions. The transfer credit policy is on the web.

Students desiring to transfer to other institutions are expected to submit an ocial transcript to the receiving institution.

Due to the condentiality of records, transcripts will be released only upon the student’s written request. There is a charge

for each transcript, payable at the time of the request. All holds on a student’s record must be cleared before a transcript

will be released to, or for, a student. Please allow two working days for processing. Additional time is required at the end

of the semester. A transcript request may be completed at www.MineralArea.edu under the Registration/Registrar or

Alumni/Foundation tab.

Tuition Rate

To receive the in-district rate, you or your parent (if you are a dependent) will be required to document residency within

the college’s taxing district. The burden of proof of eligibility for in-district tuition rests solely with you. Presence within the

taxing district for the past 12 consecutive months and proof of intent to make the taxing district a permanent home are the

rst criteria. Some courses are subject to a tiered tuition rate.

Unit Of Credit And Courseload

A credit hour/semester hour is earned by attending a non-laboratory class for 50 minutes a week in a regular semester

(fall or spring). A three-credit hour class meets for three, 50-minute periods per week. One semester hour of credit is

granted for two or three hours of laboratory work per week.

Fifteen to 16 semester hours are considered a normal academic load in a regular semester (fall or spring); however, 12

semester hours are dened as “full time.” Students who wish to register for more than 19 credit hours (fall or spring) must

obtain permission from the appropriate dean. The fall and spring semesters are approximately 16 weeks in length.

Six credit hours are considered full time (academically) during the summer.

Students should be aware that, on average, at least two hours of outside preparation are needed for each hour of

scheduled classroom work. Therefore, students who enroll for 15 semester hours should plan to spend at least 30 hours

per week for study outside of class.

Verication Of Enrollment

If you need verication of enrollment for the current semester, complete a verication request form available online and

in Student Services. Verication cannot be completed until classes have been in session at least one week. Please allow

two days processing time.

Veteran’s Services

MAC is approved for certication of students eligible to receive education assistance from the Veteran’s Administration.

Students eligible to receive veteran’s benets must be enrolled in a program leading to a certicate, or associate degree.

Additional information may be obtained by phone (573) 518-2202 or email [email protected]. For information

regarding your eligibility to receive VA benets, contact the Veteran’s Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the ocial

website at www.gibill.va.gov.

VoterRegistration

In September, Student Government hosts a voter registration day in conjunction with Constitution Day. Voter registration

can be done online by visiting the following website:https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register.

Withdrawal Policy

When a student must stop attending all classes or withdraw from the only class in which the student is enrolled, a

Withdrawal/Exit Form must be submitted to Student Services for processing.

Courses dropped during the rst 12.5% of the semester are not entered on the student’s permanent record. After 12.5%

of a semester or term has passed, the student may follow regular withdrawal procedures to drop any class up to the time

that 75% of the term or semester is completed. Regardless of whether he/she was passing or failing at the time, a “W”

(Withdrawal) will be entered upon his/her record. Any drop completed after 75% of a term has passed will result in a grade

of “F”. Students should refer to the current calendar of Important Dates available online to determine the exact date when

classes may still be dropped with a grade of “W”.

Students are expected to complete the courses for which they register. Failure to properly drop or withdraw from classes

may result in the assignment of “F” grades for those classes, as well as a possible nancial obligation.

To withdraw from the college, the student must:

• Obtain and complete a Withdrawal/Exit Form

• Submit the form to Student Services for processing

The Business Oce will issue any refund due to the student directly to the student. When a student withdraws from

a class or from college, his or her record will show a “W” whether the student was passing or failing at the time. The

withdrawal slip must be fully processed within the rst 75% of the term.

Important Dates

FALL 2022 Events below are associated with Fall 2021 unless otherwise noted

July 1

Friday

Deadline to complete FAFSA for fall 2022. Late applications will be accepted but students will have

to pay up front and be reimbursed if they qualify.

July 15

Friday

Deposit of $250 or $500 due or approved financial aid on file or classes will be dropped

July 25

Monday

Textbook sales/rentals – In-store and online

Aug 15

Monday

All tuition & fees due to avoid non-refundable $25 payment plan enrollment fee, potential late fees,

and/or service charges

Aug 19

Friday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 16-week term and 1

8-week term

Aug 22-23

Mon-Tues Late registration

Aug 22

Monday

16-week semester and 1

8-week term begins; Monday day/evening classes begin

Aug 22

Monday

Last day to register for first 8-week term or instructor approval

Aug 22

Monday

Senior scholar registration on Park Hills campus, Student Services

Aug 23

Tuesday

Tuesday evening classes begin

Aug 23

Tuesday Last day to enroll in a M/W/F day class - evening classes, up to second class meeting

Aug 23

Tuesday

Last day to enroll online through MyMAC

Aug 23

Tuesday

Last day to enroll in web classes for 16 week semester

Aug 24

Wednesday

Wednesday evening classes begin

Aug 25

Thursday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 1

8-week term

Aug 25

Thursday Last day to enroll in T/TR day class-evening classes up, to second class meeting

Aug 25

Thursday

Thursday evening classes begin

Aug 26

Friday

Friday evening classes begin

Aug 27

Saturday

Saturday classes begin

Aug 28

Sunday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 16-week semester

Sept 2

Friday Graduation application deadline: 4 pm in Student Services

Sept 2

Friday

Last day to charge to financial aid at the MAC Store

Sept 3 – Sept 5

Sat-Mon Labor Day break-no classes, campus closed

Sept 4

Sunday

Last day to drop a 16 week class without a ‘W’ grade

Sept 20

Tuesday

Enrollment Census Date

Sept 23

Friday Mid-term grades available through MyMAC for 1

8-week term

Sept 26

Monday

Spring/Summer 2023 class offerings available at www.MineralArea.edu and MyMAC

Oct 1

Saturday

Last day to drop a class with “W” for 1

8-week term

Oct 11

Tuesday

Mid-term grades available through MyMAC for 16-week semester

Oct 14

Friday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 2

8-week term

Oct 15

Saturday

For those registering in only second 8-week classes (which begin in October). A 50% payment is due. The

remaining 50% is due Nov. 15. There are no payment plans available for second 8-week

Oct 15

Saturday

8-week term ends

Oct 17

Monday

8-week term begins/last day to register for 2

8-week term or instructor approval

Oct 17 Monday

Spring 2023 registration opens for currently enrolled students with minimum 30 credit hours

earned

Oct 19

Wednesday

Spring 2023 registration opens for currently enrolled students

Oct 20

Thursday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 2

8-week term

Oct 21

Friday Final grades available through MyMAC for 1

8-week term

Oct 24

Monday

Spring 2023 open registration begins

Nov 10

Thursday

Professional Development Day-no classes, campus closed

Nov 11

Friday

Veterans Day-no day or evening classes, campus closed

Nov 17

Thursday

Mid-term grades available through MyMAC for 2

8-week term

Nov 18

Friday Last day to drop a class with a “W” for 16-week semester

Nov 23

Wednesday

Thanksgiving break begins-campus closes at 4:00 pm - no evening classes

Nov 24-26

Thurs–Sat Thanksgiving break-no classes, campus closed

Nov 26

Saturday

Last day to drop a class with a “W” for 2

8-week term

Dec 1 Thursday

Deadline to complete the FAFSA for Spring 2023; late applications will be accepted but students will

have to pay up front and get reimbursed if they qualify

Dec 5-9,

12-16 &

Mon – Fri, &

Mon

Textbook buybacks/rental returns

Dec 8

Thursday

Last T/TR class

Dec 9

Friday Last M/W/F class

Dec 10

Saturday

8-week term ends

Dec 12-16

Mon –Fri

Final Exams-Day Classes

Dec 12

Monday Monday evening classes final exams

Dec 13

Tuesday

Tuesday evening classes final exams

Dec 14

Wednesday Wednesday evening classes final exams

Dec 15

Thursday Last date to pay MAC before sending account balances to collection agency

Dec 15

Thursday

Thursday evening classes final exams

Dec 16

Friday

Friday evening classes final exams

Dec 17

Saturday Saturday classes final exams

Dec 17

Saturday 16-week semester ends

Dec 19

Monday

Final grades due: 10 am

Dec 21

Wednesday Final grades available through MyMAC for 16-week semester and 2

8-week term

Dec 23-

Jan 2

Fri-Mon Christmas Holiday break – campus closed

Dec 23 – Jan 2

Fri-Mon Technology Maintenance – MyMAC and other IT services may not be available

SPRING 2023 Events below are associated with Spring 2023 unless otherwise noted

Dec 12

Monday

Textbook sales/rentals – In-store and online

Dec 15

Thursday

Deposit of $250 or $500 due or approved financial aid on file or classes will be dropped

Jan 3

Tuesday

Offices re-open after winter break-registration continues

Jan 15

Sunday

All tuition & fees due to avoid non-refundable $25 payment plan enrollment fee, potential late fees,

and/or service charges

Jan 16

Monday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no day or evening classes; offices closed

Jan 17

Tuesday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 16-week term and 1

8-week term

Jan 18

Wednesday 16-week semester and 1

8-week term begin

Jan 18

Wednesday

Senior Scholar registration-Park Hills, Student Services

Jan 18-19

Wed-Thurs

Late registration

Jan 18

Wednesday Wednesday evening classes begin

Jan 19

Thursday

Last day to register online through MyMAC

Jan 19

Thursday Last day to register for web classes

Jan 19

Thursday

Last day to enroll in M/W/F day classes; evening classes up to 2nd class meeting

Jan 19

Thursday

Thursday evening classes begin

Jan 21

Saturday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 1

8-week term

Jan 21

Saturday

Saturday classes begin.

Jan 23

Monday Last day to enroll T/Th day classes; evening classes up to 2nd class meeting

Jan 23

Monday Monday evening classes begin

Jan 24

Tuesday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 16-week semester

Jan 27

Friday

Last day to charge to financial aid at the MAC Store

Jan 27

Friday

Graduation applications due to the Registrar by 4:00 pm

Feb 1

Wednesday Fall 2023 scholarship application deadline

Feb 17

Friday

Enrollment census

Feb 17

Friday

Mid-term grades for the 1

8-week term available on the web through MyMAC

Feb 20

Monday

President’s Day - no day or evening classes; offices closed

Feb 21

Tuesday

Summer 2023 reg begins for currently enrolled students with min. 30 cr. hrs. earned

Feb 23

Thursday Summer 2023 registration opens for currently enrolled students

Feb 26

Sunday Last day to drop a 1

8-week class and receive a grade of “W”

Feb 27

Monday

Summer 2023 open registration begins

March 6

Monday Fall 2023 class offerings available at www.mineralarea.edu and MyMAC

March 10

Friday Mid-term grades for the 16-week term available on MyMAC

March 10

Friday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 2

8-week term

March 11

Saturday

8-week term ends

Mar 13-18

Mon.-Sat. Spring Break - no day or evening classes; offices closed

Mar 13-18

Mon.-Sat. Technology Maintenance – MyMAC and other IT services may not be available

March 15

Monday

For those registering in only second 8-week classes (which begin in March). A 50% payment is due. The

remaining 50% is due April 15. There are no payment plans available for second 8-week classes.

March 20

Monday 2

8-week term begins

March 22

Wednesday

Grades available through MyMAC for 1

8-week term

March 23

Thursday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 2nd 8-week term

March 27

Monday

Fall 2023 reg begins for currently enrolled students with min. 30 credit hours earned

March 29

Wednesday

Fall 2023 registration begins for all currently enrolled students

April 3

Monday Fall 2023 open registration begins

April 6

Thursday

Professional Development Day – no day or evening classes; offices closed

April 7-8

Fri.-Sat.

Spring holiday - no day or evening classes; offices closed

April 20

Thursday

Last day to drop a 16-week class and receive a grade of “W”

April 21

Friday

Mid-term grades for 2

8-week term available online through MyMAC

April 30

Sunday Last day to drop a 2

8-week class and receive a grade of “W”

May 2

Tuesday

Deadline to complete the FAFSA for Summer 2023; late applications will be accepted however,

students must pay up front and get reimbursed if they qualify

May 8-12, 15-19

& 22

Mon.-Fri. &

Mon.

Textbook buy backs/rental returns

May 11

Thursday

Last T/Th day class

May 12

Friday Last M/W/F day class

May 12

Friday

Commencement

May 13

Saturday

8-week term ends

May 15

Monday

Last date to pay MAC for spring tuition before sending account balances to collection agency

May 15-19

Mon.-Fri

Final Exams-Day Classes

May 15

Monday Monday evening classes final exams

May 16

Tuesday

Tuesday evening classes final exams

May 17

Wednesday

Wednesday evening classes final exams

May 18

Thursday

Thursday evening classes final exams

May 19

Friday Friday evening classes final exams

May 20

Saturday Saturday classes final exams

May 20

Saturday

16-week terms end

May 22

Monday Final grades due by 10:00 am

May 24

Wednesday

Final grades available online through MyMAC

Dec 12

Monday

Textbook sales/rentals – In-store and online

Dec 15

Thursday Deposit of $250 or $500 due or approved financial aid on file or classes will be dropped

SUMMER 2023

Events below are associated with

Summer 2023

unless otherwise noted

May 15

Tuesday

Textbook sales/rentals – In-store and online

May 15

Monday

Deposit of $250 or $500 due or approved financial aid on file for summer 2023 or classes will be

dropped

May 29

Monday

Memorial Day holiday - no day or evening classes; offices closed

June 2

Friday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 8-week, 6-week, & 1

4-week terms

June 5

Monday Classes begin; last day to enroll

June 5

Monday

8-week, 6-week, and 1

4-week terms begin

June 5

Monday

Senior Scholar registration - Park Hills, Student Services

June 8

Thursday

Last day to withdrawal completely and receive 100% refund for 8-week term

June 9

Friday

Last day to charge to financial aid at MAC Store

June 15

Thursday Outstanding balances are due in order to prevent service charges

June 16

Friday

Graduation applications due to the Registrar by 3:00 pm

June 19

Monday

Juneteenth – no classes, campus closed

June 19

Monday

Enrollment census

June 24

Saturday Last day to drop a 1

4-week class and receive a grade of “W”

June 30

Friday

4-week term ends

June 30

Friday

Last day to change from credit/audit for 2

4-week term

July 3

Monday

4-week term begins

July 4

Tuesday Independence Day - no day or evening classes; offices closed

July 6

Thursday

Mid-term grades available on the web through MyMAC

July 6

Thursday

4-week term grades available on the web through MyMAC

July 8

Saturday

Last day to drop a 6-week class and receive a grade of “W”

July 15

Saturday

Last date to pay MAC before sending account balances to collection agency

July 18

Tuesday 6-week term ends

July 18

Tuesday

Last day to drop an 8-week class and receive a grade of “W”

July 24 - Aug. 1

Mon. – Tues.

Textbook buy backs/rental returns

July 25

Tuesday Last day to drop a 2

4-week class and receive a grade of “W”

July 25

Tuesday

6-week term grades available on the web through MyMAC

July 26-28 &

July 31-Aug 1

Wed. – Fri., &

Mon. - Tues

Final exams – Evening classes

July 26

Wednesday Wednesday evening final exams

July 27

Thursday

Thursday evening final exams

July 28

Friday

Friday evening final exams

Final Exam Schedule

This schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather during the semester.

Fall & Spring—Day Classes

Fall 2022: Dec. 12-15; Spring 2023: May 16-19

EXAM TIME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00 - 9:40

8 am

MWF Classes

8 or 8:30 am

TR Classes

9 am

MWF Classes

9 or 9:30 am

TR Classes

10:00 - 11:40

10 am

MWF Classes

10 or 10:30 am

TR Classes

11 am

MWF Classes

11 or 11:30 am

TR Classes

12:00 - 1:40

12 pm

MWF Classes

12 or 12:30 pm

TR Classes

1 pm

MWF Classes

1 or 1:30 pm

TR Classes

2:00 - 3:40

2 pm

MWF Classes

2 or 2:30 pm

TR Classes

3 pm

MWF Classes

3 or 3:30 pm

TR Classes

4:00 - 5:40

4 pm

MWF Classes

4 or 4:30 pm

TR Classes

5 pm

MWF Classes

5 or 5:30 pm

TR Classes

Fall & Spring—Evening & Saturday Classes

Fall 2022: Dec. 12-17; Spring 2023: May 16-19

FALL EXAM DATE SPRING EXAM DATE Classes

Monday Evening Classes

Tuesday Evening Classes

Wednesday Evening Classes

Thursday Evening Classes

Friday Evening Classes

Saturday Classes

Summer—All Classes

Summer final exams will be given the last day of classes.

Mon., Dec. 12 Mon., May 16

Tues., Dec. 13 Tues., May 17

Wed., Dec. 14

Wed., May 18

Thurs., Dec. 15 Thurs., May 19

Fri., Dec. 16 Fri., May 20

Sat., Dec. 17

Sat., May 21

MAC Store

The MAC Store is your one-stop shop for not only your textbooks, but also your academic needs. We carry laptops,

technology, school, and oce supplies, art materials, and a wide range of MAC clothing. Aaron Miller is the MAC Store

manager, and Lisa Underwood is the assistant store manager.

Textbooks for Fall 2022 will be available for rent/purchase beginning July 25, 2022. Textbooks are in the store and

students pull their own. In order to ensure that each student has the correct textbooks for the semester, the student

needs to bring a copy of their course schedule with them when they want to rent/purchase or inquire about

textbooks. If you do not bring a copy of your schedule in with you, we can print one. The textbooks in stock are listed in

alphabetical order by the course number, which is also how they appear on your schedule. We recommend shopping as

early as possible for the best selection. We also strongly recommend that you purchase any course materials from

the MAC Store in order to insure receiving the correct textbooks and access codes for your class(es). Buying

textbooks and access codes from the internet is risky in that you may receive an international version or the wrong book

altogether.

The book rental program is designed for currently enrolled Mineral Area College students and can only be rented by that

student. The rental agreement pertains to the current semesters’ rentable titles and the rental period begins the day you

pay for your textbook rental and continues until the last day of nals.

For textbook purchases, we accept cash, personal checks, credit/debit cards, and approved nancial aid accounts as

payment. Students can also charge required textbooks to their student account. When using this option,textbooks can be

paid later at the business oce and a payment plan will be available.

A form of photo identication is required for all but cash payment transactions. Financial aid arrangements need to

be completed through the Mineral Area College Financial Aid department. It may take up to 24 hours from the time of

enrollment before authorized nancial aid accounts are transferred to the MAC Store.

YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND regardless of the method of payment or reason for returning. When you

return a book, it must be in the same condition as when you rented/purchased it. All textbooks that need to be returned

must be within 5 (ve) days of purchase. When a check is used for payment, a cash refund will not be given until 10 (ten)

days past the date on the receipt, even if the ten days is later than the stated last day for a refund. An exchange (return a

book with your receipt and purchase another) can be made without waiting the ten days.

Hours — Fall/Spring Semesters: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Summer Semester: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hours may be extended during Textbook Sales.

Phone — (573) 518-2106

Tuition, Fees & Payment

Mineral Area College 2022 tuition rates are as follows:

Per credit hour rates Base Tuition Tier 1 Tuition* Tier 2 Tuition^

In-District $126 $151 $181

Out-of-District $171 $196 $226

Out-of-State $223 $248 $278

International $235 $260 $290

Rates subject to change. Veterans and their dependents may qualify for the in-district tuition rate at MAC.

*Tier 1 rate applies to Computer Science (CSC), Electrical/Electronics Technology (EEE), Health Related Technology

(HLT), Manufacturing (MFG), Paramedic Technology (PAR), Technology (TEC), Automotive Collision Technology (ACT),

Air Heating and Refrigeration (AHR), Automotive Technology (AUT), Construction/Building Technology (CBT), Electrical

Technology (ETT), Graphic Arts & Printing Technology (GRA), Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (RTV),

Welding Technology (WLD).

^Tier 2 rate applies to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs.

Campus Safety and Security Fee: A $25 fee is charged once each semester.

Technology Information and Security Fee: $4 fee is charged per credit hour and is based on the number of hours

enrolled each semester.

Taxing District & Service Region

Our taxing district includes all of St. Francois County, most of Madison County and portions of Ste. Genevieve, Jeerson,

Washington, Iron and Perry counties in Missouri. To receive the in-district tuition rate, you or your parent (if you are a

dependent) will be required to document residency within the college’s taxing district.

The burden of proof of eligibility rests solely with you. Presence within the taxing district for a minimum of the immediate

past 12 consecutive months and proof of intent to make the taxing district a permanent home are the rst criteria. More

information for proving residency is available in the Business Oce.

Payments & Deadlines

Students can pay tuition and fees through the student portal, MyMAC, at www.MineralArea.edu. Questions about your ac-

count? Call (573) 518-2115 or email from your MAC email account to [email protected].

Deadlines for Fall

Please read carefully. There are dierent payment due dates depending on when you registered for classes for the Fall

2022 semester.

July 15, 2022 – for those registering June 30 and prior

A down payment of $500 for full-time (12 or more hours enrolled) and $250 for part-time students (11 or less hours

enrolled) will be required or sucient aid on le; otherwise, schedules may be canceled (classes dropped) for

students who miss this deadline. Subject to change.

August 15, 2022 – ALL tuition and fees due to avoid non-refundable, $25 payment plan enrollment fee, potential

late fees, and/or service charges. Once placed on the 2-month payment plan, payment(s) will be due Sept. 15,

Oct.15. Payments received after the payment due date(s) will incur a monthly late fee of $15. Service charges of

.75% (less than 1%) will also apply each month on the unpaid balance.

October 15, 2022 – for those registering in only second 8-week classes (which begin in October)

A 50% payment is due. The remaining 50% is due Nov. 15. There are no payment plans available for second

8-week classes.

December 15, 2022

Last date to pay MAC before sending account balances to collection agency.

Deadlines for Spring

December 15, 2022

A down payment of $500 for full-time (12 or more hours enrolled) and $250 for part-time students (11 or less hours

enrolled) will be required or sucient aid on le; otherwise, schedules may be canceled (classes dropped) for

students who miss this deadline. Subject to change.

Students who enroll in classes after Dec. 15 will be required to pay the down payment at the time of enrollment

unless approved nancial aid is on le with the Business Oce.

January 15, 2023

Last date to pay balance and avoid payment plan fees, etc. Payment in full must be received by Jan. 15 to avoid a

non-refundable $25 payment plan enrollment fee. Once placed on the 2-month payment plan, payment(s) will be

due Feb. 15, Mar. 15. Payments received after the payment due date(s) will incur a monthly late fee of $15. Service

charges of .75% (less than 1%) will also apply each month on the unpaid balance.

March 15, 2023 – for those registering in only second 8-week classes (which begin in March) a 50% payment is due. The

remaining 50% is due Apr. 15. There are no payment plans available for second 8-week classes.

May 15, 2023

Last date to pay MAC before account is sent to collections. All unpaid balances will incur a $25 collection fee, be

turned over to collections, and be subject to MO State Tax Interception. MAC oers payment plans for the spring

and fall semesters.

Deadlines for Summer

May 15, 2023

A down payment of $500 for full-time (12 or more hours enrolled) and $250 for part-time students (11 or less hours

enrolled) will be required or sucient aid on le; otherwise, schedules may be canceled (classes dropped) for

students who miss this deadline. Subject to change.

June 15, 2023

Last date to pay balance and avoid service charges. No payment plans are available for summer semesters.

July 15, 2023

Last date to pay MAC before account is sent to collections.

Unpaid Balances/Holds

Students who have unpaid balances will have their accounts placed on hold and will not be allowed to do any of the

following until the hold is removed: enroll in courses, obtain a transcript, receive a diploma or certicate, or access certain

links on MyMAC.

Payment Options

Online at www.MineralArea.edu

If you are a currently-enrolled student, you may pay online through MyMAC with American Express, Visa, MasterCard or

Discover.

Mail a Check

Do not send cash (for your protection). Make checks payable to MAC. Write your student ID number on all payments to

ensure your account is credited. Write the student’s name on the payment if dierent from the name on the check and

mail to: Mineral Area College, ATTN: Business Oce, P.O. Box 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601-1000. Your canceled check is

your receipt. Checks must be for the exact total and must be received by the Business Oce by the published deadline.

Two-party checks will NOT be accepted. A $25 fee is charged for each check returned by a banking institution. Returned

checks not taken care of within ten days will be `turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Oce.

In Person at the Business Oce

Check — Follow the same procedure as if paying by mail, except present your check in person to the Business

Oce according to the published deadlines.

Cash — The college accepts cash for payments. However, to protect yourself, do not send cash through the mail.

Pay in person if you wish to pay by cash.

Pay by Credit or Debit Card — MAC accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

By Telephone — You may call the Business Oce at (573) 518-2115 and pay with a debit or credit card.

Refunds

Refunds for dropped courses or withdrawal from the college vary depending on the length of the term for which a student

is enrolled and is based on calendar days. A regular term is 16 weeks; however, some courses are oered in terms that

are less than 16 weeks. The student billing system will calculate the refund due based on the day a drop is processed.

The most common refunds for the fall and spring semesters are calculated as follows:

16-Week Semester

Calendar Day 1 – 7 for dropped course(s)........100% Refund

Calendar Days 8 – 14 for dropped course(s).....50% Refund

Calendar Days 15 and after...............................No Refund

8-Week Semester

Calendar Day 1 – 4 for dropped course(s)........100% Refund

Calendar Days 5 – 8 for dropped course(s).......50% Refund

Calendar Days 9 and after.................................NO Refund

4-Week Semester

Calendar Day 1 – 2 for dropped course(s)........100% Refund

Calendar Days 3 – 4 for dropped course(s).......50% Refund

Calendar Days 5 and after..................................No Refund

For terms with exible start/end dates (6-week classes, 10-week classes, etc.), refunds will be calculated by the Business

Oce. Please call (573) 518-2115.

Account, Password, and

The Mineral Area College Website can be found at: www.MineralArea.edu

To Access Your User Accounts and Passwords

Go to www.mineralarea.edu and click on the “MyMAC” link at the top of the page.

• If you need to access your MyMAC,

Email, or Network User Account

(AD Account) click the top link

circled in the picture.

o On the next page, enter your

SSN into the appropriate box

and click “Generate Report”

o A link to a PDF should appear

with information for your My

Mac, Email, and Network ID’s

• If you need to access your password

to any of these accounts, click the

bottom link circled in the picture

o In the appropriate boxes, enter the last 4 digits of your SSN,

your MyMAC Username/ID, and the 4 digit year you were born

o A link to a PDF should appear with password information.

Student Email Account

• Go to the www.mineralarea.edu website

and click the “Mac Email” link at the top

right of the page. Using the information

you gathered on page 1, type your email

username in the appropriate box.

• Click next and the box will change to a

password box. Enter your password into

the email password box.

Network (Computer Login) Account

• Using the information you gathered on

page 1, you can log in to computers at

Mineral Area College Campus.

o Enter your username in the

username box.

o Enter your password in the

password box.

Additional Resources

My Mac Login Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEYvDVgdQDs

Microsoft Office 365 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGFwgw9_ekc

Microsoft Office 365 Online Student Portal: https://portal.microsoftonline.com/

CAMPUS MAP

Disc Golf

Course

Updated August 2021