General Catalog for 2007-2009
Introduction

Hill College is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
telephone number 404-679-4500)
to award associate degrees.

Approved by
Texas Association of Community Colleges
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Member of
American Association of Community Colleges
The Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
The Texas Association of Music Schools
National Junior College Athletic Association
Texas Association of School Boards
Association of Community College Trustees
North Texas Community College Consortium
Texas Community College Association
Texas Community College Teachers Association

This catalog contains policies, regulations and procedures which were in existence as the publication went to press. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current board policies and administrative regulations and procedures. Please refer to the Hill College website at www.hillcollege.edu and/or contact individual departments for changes and updates.

This bulletin is for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hill College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

NONDISCRIMINATION

Federal law prohibits the college from making preadmission inquiries regarding a student's disability. Information regarding a student's disability, voluntarily given or inadvertently received, will not adversely affect any admission decision. If a student requires special services and/or accommodations as a result of a disability, the student must notify the Office of Student Services. This voluntary self identification allows Hill College to prepare appropriate support services and/or accommodations to facilitate the student's learning. Confidentiality of the information will be maintained in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and shared only with college officials with a legitimate educational interest in the information. To the extent reasonably appropriate, the college will provide special services and/or accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Hill College has designated the Vice President of Student Services as the Section 504 Coordinator.
Also Hill College complies with state regulations that allow no illegal drugs on campus. Students caught with such a drug may be suspended and/or expelled from college for a specified period of time. For information about Hill College, write or telephone the following:

Hill College
112 Lamar Drive
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-2555
or visit Hill College on the
World Wide Web at
www.hillcollege.edu

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to Hill College. Our campuses and centers are located in Hillsboro, Cleburne, Burleson, Glen Rose, Clifton, and a virtual campus accessible anywhere.

Hill College is a comprehensive, residential community college which opened in 1923. With a long tradition of history and academic excellence, Hill College is building for the future. We are meeting the needs of today’s students with new programs and facilities.

If your goal is university transfer, we offer excellent transfer educational programs of study. Hill College has something unique! We provide dual admission to your choice of major universities! Enroll in Hill College and apply for admission to one of these fine institutions and be admitted while still a Hill College student. Then, when your course of study is complete at Hill College, you are already admitted to the university. Students who are part of this program have rights and privileges of students already attending the university.

If you are interested in a technical career, we offer nationally recognized technical programs in areas as diverse as nursing, cosmetology, or Cisco training. Additionally, a varied array of noncredit workforce and continuing education courses will help you train for a new career or pursue your personal interests.

Hill College features outstanding athletic programs and a Texas tradition, the Bob Bullock Gym. The College boasts more than 200 student athletes who have become professionals in baseball and rodeo!

We at Hill College have a comprehensive selection of student services. We pride ourselves on friendly and knowledgeable counselors and advisors to assist you.

We believe that all students should have access to excellent higher education. We are proud of our strong scholarship programs which provide well over $500,000 per year to students attending Hill College.

Come join us in our educational community. We look forward to meeting you! Sheryl Smith Kappus, Ph.D.