College Mission Statement

Edgecombe Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to fulfilling the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities we serve.

Student Services Purpose Statement and Goals

The Student Services Department is available to assist students in accomplishing their educational goals and fostering their academic, personal, and social development through opportunities for involvement.

Goals

1. Provide a supportive and caring atmosphere so that students will experience satisfaction with our services.
2. Empower students to be responsible, set goals, and be motivated to reach them.
3. Provide accurate and timely information to our customers.
4. Provide an atmosphere for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Edgecombe Community College is an equal opportunity institution. The college is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment and educational opportunity for all people. The college declares that it does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or genetic information.

Accreditation

Edgecombe Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Edgecombe Community College.

Students With Disabilities

The college recognizes its responsibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide equal access to education for students with disabilities. Support services are available to the hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically handicapped, and learning disabled, as well as to students with other health impairments. Students who are in special need should contact the Student Services Department.

Documentation of a disability must be on file at the college before accommodations can be provided. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations for a disability should make this requirement is known to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) counselor as soon as possible (preferably at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date for the program, service, or activity) so that the college has time to make appropriate arrangements. Individuals accompanied by a personal assistant while on campus must provide the ADA counselor with documentation that includes sufficient reasons for the assistance.

Handbook Changes

In publishing this handbook, Edgecombe Community College has striven to provide students with the most accurate information about the College and its policies. The handbook reflects information that was accurate through August 15, 2018.

The provisions of the handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between students and Edgecombe Community College. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, fees, and procedures announced in the publication. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes create for students.