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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2022-2023 Catalog


Academic Calendar

http://www.bridgevalley.edu/academic-calendars-and-final-exam-schedules

Accreditation

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Information regarding affiliation status may be directed to;

Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
(Phone: 800-621-7440)

Program Accreditation

Information regarding specialized program accreditation may be directed to the following accrediting agencies:

 

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

World Headquarters
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (913) 339-9356
www.ACBSO.org  

Dental Hygiene

Commission on Dental Accreditation
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2678
(Telephone: 800-621-8099, ext. 4653)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Medical Laboratory Technology

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(Telephone: 773-714-8880)
www.naacls.org

Nursing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Dr. Marsal P. Stoll, RN, Chief Executive Officer
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326

(404) 975-5000
MStoll@acenursing.org

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
90 MacCorkle Avenue, SW Suite 203
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
Sue.A.Painter@wv.gov

Respiratory Therapy

Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
(Telephone: 817-283-2835)

Veterinary Technology

American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 North Meacham Road
Suite 100, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4360
(Telephone: 800-248-2862)

Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
http://www.abet.org

Compliance Statement

It is the policy of BridgeValley Community and Technical College to provide equal opportunities to all prospective and current members of the student body, faculty and staff based on individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin or age. This policy complies with the requirements of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.

Information on the implementation of the policy may be obtained by contacting:

AA/EEO/ADA/ Justice Officer
Human Resources
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
(304) 205-6606

Institutional Contact Information

BridgeValley Community and Technical College
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
(304) 205-6600
www.BridgeValley.edu

Disclaimer

The BridgeValley Community and Technical College catalog is used as a source of information for curriculum, course offerings, admission, graduation requirements, and other rules and regulations pertaining to the college. While every effort has been made to provide a correct catalog, the institution reserves the right to delete, change, or amend this information as necessary.

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act

On November 8, 1990, the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act was signed into federal law. This Act (Public Law 101-542) requires institutions to produce and make available annually the completion or graduation rate of first-time, full-time, certificate/degree seeking undergraduates.

Graduation rates for all West Virginia public higher education institutions are published in the West Virginia Higher Education Report Card, online from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission website. 

For information pertaining to graduation rates at BridgeValley Community and Technical College, contact the Office of the Registrar and Records at (304) 205-6708.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, including going to public or private college or university. It ensures to the maximum extent possible that people with disabilities have the opportunity to be fully integrated into mainstream life. It applies to all qualified people with disabilities, regardless of where special education services are required in public elementary, secondary or postsecondary settings.

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is committed to excellence in education through an accessible, inclusive learning environment that provides leading edge technology and dynamic service to a diverse student body on campus, in our communities, and at a distance. Students who are protected by ADA and would benefit from reasonable accommodations should meet with the Disabilities Services counselor in the Office of Student Services.