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General Information
2020-2022
Learn more about Snead State Community College. Founded in 1898, Snead State
has a tradition of excellence in education. By reading more about the College as
a whole, including the mission and goals, you can find out how you can become a
part of the tradition.
Page 10 | 2020-2022 College CatalogAbout Us Equal Opportunity Policy
Snead State Community College is the oldest College It is the policy of the Alabama Community College
in the Alabama Community College System to award System Board of Trustees and Snead State Community
Associate degrees. The school originated in 1898, when College, a postsecondary College under its control, that
the Boaz Seminary was authorized by the Methodist no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability,
Episcopal Church. The E.B.L. Elder family arrived in sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded
Boaz in June 1899 and opened the seminary in their from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be
home in July of that year with an enrollment of 70 pupils. subjected to discrimination under any program, activity,
The Boaz Seminary grew rapidly, and in 1906 its name or employment.
was changed to John H. Snead Seminary in honor of Mr. Snead State complies with non-discrimination
Snead, a Boaz businessman and friend of education, regulations under Title IX of the Education Amendments
who contributed land, money, and leadership to the of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C., subsections 1681-1683,
Seminary. John H. Snead Seminary remained one of 1685-1686), which prohibit discrimination on the basis
Alabama’s strong secondary schools for almost a fourth of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
of a century and graduated more than 1,200 young men amended (20 U.S.C. subsection 794), which prohibits
and women. discrimination on the basis of disabilities; Title IX,
In the fall of 1935, Snead Junior College was duly Section 106.8, which provides protection against acts
chartered by the State of Alabama and began operation of sexual harassment; the Americans with Disabilities
as a junior college under the supervision of the North Act of 1990; and the Campus Awareness and Campus
Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church. Snead Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law 101-542).
State Junior College was accredited by the Commission (See page 167 for Snead State’s Sexual Harassment
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Policy and page 169 for Snead State’s Campus Security
Schools in 1941. Policy). Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX,
In May 1992, the State Board of Education authorized Title II, ADA, and/or Section 504 may be directed to
Snead State Junior College to become Snead State
Community College. SSCC Human Resources Department
In 2015, Snead State Community College was placed Amanda Gunnels
under the control of the Alabama Community College agunnels@snead.edu
System Board of Trustees. 256.840.4113
In December 2020, Dr. Joe Whitmore became the Snead State Community College also complies with
President of Snead State. The average enrollment for The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989 (P.L. 100-690).
Snead State is 2,500 students. Snead State Community College observes all provisions
of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(Public Law 93-380), commonly known as the Buckley
Amendment.
Information about the College is available to persons
who use TDD (Telecommunications Device for the
Deaf) through the Alabama Relay Center. Audio tapes of
select College publications are available for the visually
impaired. Requests for tapes must be made in advance
of the time needed.
Page 11 | 2020-2022 College CatalogDirectory
Information........................................................ (256) 593-5120
College Goals
The focus of planning at Snead State Community Col-
Academic Affairs.............................................. (256) 840-4106
lege is continued growth. We must consistently grow
Academic Success Center............................. (256) 571-0613 the College in many ways including enrollment, the
Admissions......................................................... (256) 840-4109 variety of academic programs of study, and collabora-
Alumni Affairs................................................... (256) 840-4128 tive partnerships with our community.
Arab Instructional Site................................... (256) 840-4116 We remain committed to these primary College goals
to foster this growth:
Athletic Director............................................... (256) 840-4110
• We will increase the number of student comple-
Bookstore............................................................ (256) 593-1861 tions in each career and technical program by a
Buildings/Grounds.......................................... (256) 840-4174 minimum of 20 percent.
Business Office.................................................. (256) 840-4130 • We will integrate work-based learning via intern-
Cafeteria............................................................... (256) 593-5504 ships or apprenticeships in every relevant pro-
gram of study.
Campus Security............................................... (256) 264-5060
• We will maximize our successes with each of the
Career Services................................................. (256) 571-0638
performance-based funding metrics (completion
Development Office......................................... (256) 840-4101 and progression variables and weighting vari-
Disability Services........................................... (256) 840-4208 ables).
Events.................................................................... (256) 571-0612 • We will implement a comprehensive recruitment
strategy for increasing dual enrollment headcount
Financial Aid...................................................... (256) 840-4107
by a minimum of 20 percent within three academ-
Housing................................................................ (256) 840-4146 ic years.
Human Resources............................................ (256) 840-4113 • We will successfully complete full migration to the
Library.................................................................. (256) 840-4195 ACCS Enterprise Management System within the
specified timeline.
Marketing/Public Relations........................ (256) 840-4128
President’s Office............................................. (256) 840-4101
Recruiting............................................................ (256) 840-4219
Student Records............................................... (256) 840-4109
Student Services............................................... (256) 571-0600
Testing.................................................................. (256) 840-4165
TRIO Offices........................................................ (256) 840-4190
Tutoring Services............................................. (256) 571-0613
Veterans Services............................................. (256) 840-4213
Workforce Development............................... (256) 840-4152
Page 12 | 2020-2022 College CatalogAccreditations • The Alumni House is located on West Mann
Avenue and houses the offices of Public Relations/
Snead State Community College is accredited by the
Marketing/Alumni Affairs. The house is 100 years
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commis-
old and includes a small conference room, full
sion on Colleges to award the Associate degree. Contact
kitchen, and back patio area.
the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for • The Athletics House is located on North Lakefront
questions about the accreditation of Snead State Com- Street, close to the Lady Parsons Softball Field and
munity College. the Plunkett Wallace Gymnasium. The office of the
Snead State is also accredited by the Accredita- Athletic Director is located in the Athletics House.
tion Commission for in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) (3343 • The Cafeteria is located on Elder Street and is
Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326; tele- open for students and the community. In addition
phone 404.975.5000; www.acenursing.org). to the main dining area, the cafeteria has a civic
meeting room and the President’s Dining Room.
Memberships
• The Chalmus L. Weathers Business Building
Snead State Community College is a member of the is a modern structure completed in the fall of
Alabama Community College System and of the follow- 1992. It contains 11,000 square feet and houses
ing organizations: a small auditorium, faculty offices, and five class/
• American Association of Community Colleges laboratory rooms used for business and computer
science classes.
• Alabama Community College Association
• The Claude M. Elrod Science Building is one of the
• League for Innovation
premier state-of-the-art science and mathematics
facilities in the State. The Science Building contains
Campus three floors of classrooms, offices and a lecture
The Snead State campus, one of the older and hall. The building was renovated during 2003-
more attractive campuses in the State, is located on 2004 and opened in January 2005.
approximately forty-five acres, two blocks west of the • Elder Hall, located on West Mann Avenue, serves
main business section of the city of Boaz, Alabama. On as the student resident facility and utilizes
this plot are nineteen major buildings, athletic facilities, apartment-style living space.
a cafeteria and an annex. A gazebo, lawns, shrubbery, • The Elrod Hospitality Center, located on Mann
and wooded groves are interspersed. Avenue, serves as the home of the President.
• The Academic Success Center was renovated • The Emmett Plunkett-Lurleen B. Wallace
in 2014 to house tutoring for students. With Gymnasium is used for varsity basketball
a purpose to help students graduate, the ASC and volleyball, intramural sports, and physical
provides academic support services, such as education activities and classes.
tutoring. Career services and disability services
• The Glenn L. Maze Music Building, which is
are also available in the ASC. When the McCain
acoustically treated and well-equipped, contains
Student Success Center closed for renovation
six teaching studios, two classrooms, three
in August 2018, the offices for testing, campus
rehearsal rooms, and six sound module practice
engagement, the Vice President for Student
rooms.
Services, and the Assistant to the Vice President
for Student Services were relocated to the ASC. • The Joe Starnes Memorial Chapel is used for
College religious activities and has, on several
• The Administration Building, which occupies the
occasions, been the scene of weddings. The chapel
eastern side of the quadrangle, houses classrooms,
is located inside the cafeteria.
Fielder Auditorium, the College library, a Heritage
Room, commons room, and Administrative offices. • The Maintenance Building, which is located on
Originally built in 1920 and opened in 1921, the north side of the campus next to the Academic
the Administration Building was renovated and Success Center, houses the Operations and
reopened in the summer 2012.
Page 13 | 2020-2022 College CatalogMaintenance Department, and serves as a record Arab Instructional Site
storage facility. 256.840.4116 | smann@snead.edu
• The Norton Social Sciences Building once Snead State Community College operates an
served as the library and a museum to house the instructional site at 261 S. Main Street in Arab. The Arab
history of Snead State and the surrounding area. Site serves students in the Arab, Guntersville, Brindlee
The renovated building reopened in 2010 to house Mountain and surrounding areas. An open computer
classrooms and offices of the Social Sciences lab is available for students taking online courses or
Division. needing to take a proctored test (which is available by
• The Robert B. Aderholt Health Sciences scheduled appointment only). Students can earn their
Building is located on the north side of the campus Associate degree at the Arab Site in only four semesters.
and houses SSCC’s nursing program. Options include evening classes and a few online classes,
concentrating in Business or General Education.
• The Technology Center provides modern
laboratories in industrial maintenance. When
the McCain Student Success Center closed Aviation College
for renovation in August 2018, the Business, 256.571.0623 | jlowery@snead.edu
Human Resources, Admissions and Records, and Snead State Community College assumed operation
Recruiting offices relocated to the Technology of the Aviation College in 2018. The facility is located
Center. at 24 Aviation Way in Albertville, next to the Albertville
• The Tom Bevill Continuing Education Center, Municipal Airport.
a modern structure completed in the fall of The Aviation College at Snead State offers two
1992, is used for cultural, educational, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs: Airframe
entertainment events. The facility encompasses Technology and Powerplant Technology as well as
almost 50,000 square feet and houses a banquet certificate and short-term certificate options. For more
hall, meeting rooms, galleries, and a state-of-the- information, visit www.snead.edu/aviation.
art auditorium. The TRIO Upward Bound and
Student Support Services Offices as well as the
Alumni Association
Workforce Development offices are located in the
256.840.4128 | alumni@snead.edu
Bevill Center. When the McCain Center closed for
renovation in August 2018, offices for Financial The Snead State Alumni Association, active since
Aid and Veterans Services were moved to the 1920, is open to current and former students, graduates
Bevill Center. of Snead, and friends of the College. People can join as
an annual or lifetime member. Those who did not attend
• The Virgil B. McCain Student Success Center is a
Snead can join as Alumni by Choice.
two-story facility that housed Business offices and
Student Services offices. The McCain was closed Each year, the Alumni Association provides a
for renovation in August 2018. scholarship that is awarded to a student attending
Snead State Community College. The Association also
• The William H. Osborn English Building is a
presents the Alumni of the Year Award annually and
Georgian-style instructional building completed
the Distinguished Service Award as nominations are
in the spring 1988. It contains faculty offices, a
received.
computer lab and four classrooms.
The Alumni Association sponsors the Alumni
Walk fundraiser with proceeds going to the Alumni
Scholarship. The Alumni Walk is the brick courtyard
around the gazebo behind the Administration Building.
For more information, visit www.snead.edu/alumni.
Page 14 | 2020-2022 College CatalogStudent Resources learners and assist students in developing independent
256.571.0600 | www.snead.edu learning techniques that will contribute to their
academic and personal growth. The Academic Success
Student success is our goal. Achieving this goal goes
Center is equipped with a computer lab for student
beyond a challenging curriculum and an experienced
usage Monday through Friday.
faculty and staff. It extends to the variety of resources
Career services are available to students in the
available to students to help them achieve their goals
Administration Building on the first floor in the Library
and to make the most of the time at Snead State.
Annex room. All one-on-one and group tutoring is in the
Administration Building in the Library.
Snead State Library When the McCain Student Success Center closed
256.840.4173 | jmiller@snead.edu for renovation in August 2018, the offices for testing,
The Snead State Library, which is located in room 105 campus engagement, the Vice President for Student
of the Administration Building (directly to the left of the Services, and the Assistant to the Vice President for
main entrance), offers online access to over 70 databases Student Services were moved to the ASC.
as well as over 50,000 electronic books through a
state-of-the-art Integrated Library System, “Virgil.” In Distance Education
addition, the library also maintains a collection of over 256.840.4124 | DL@snead.edu
5,000 print volumes. It offers both online and in-person Through distance education, Snead State Community
library orientation and information literacy training. College is teaching beyond its campus into homes and
Online training includes instructional videos, “guest workplaces to help students overcome the obstacles
librarians” within Blackboard classes, and contact of time, geography, career, and family commitments.
through e-mail and social media. Within the library, Distance education courses, both Online and Blended, are
students have access to study areas and can read or based on the same instructional outcomes and objectives
check out books as well as Nook eReaders. as Traditional, on-campus courses. Distance education
Ten desktop computers as well as 10 laptop computers courses are developed using the Blackboard learning
are available for students during the hours the library management system, as well as other technologies, to
is open. Headphones are also available for listening to aid in student-teacher interaction and enhance learning
audio on computers. Reference Librarians are available experiences. Students register for distance education
to answer questions, help with the use of the online courses during the regularly scheduled registration
system and databases, and aid in locating materials. period using OneACCS.
Online courses are delivered over the Internet
Academic Success Center
through Blackboard and other tools/sites. Students
256.571.0613 | asc@snead.edu
receive instruction, interact with instructors, and
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is part of complete assignments and exams via the Internet.
Snead State Community College’s desire to create an Students are not required to attend face-to-face class
atmosphere where every student feels connected to meetings for lectures, but proctored exams may be
the College, understands that the purpose is to help required.
them graduate, and has available services to help them
Blended courses offer the best features of traditional
progress towards graduation.
and online courses. Part of the course will be taught in
The Academic Success Center provides academic
a traditional face-to-face format and part will be taught
support services free of charge to all Snead State
online. This allows faculty and students an opportunity
Community College students. Individualized tutoring
to build strong personal relationships through face-to-
is available. In addition to individualized tutoring, the
face interaction, while offering a more flexible schedule
ASC also offers online tutoring, group tutoring, career
than traditional courses. The number of required face-
exploration, and Student Success Workshops on topics
to-face meetings is determined by the instructor and
such as Study Skills, Time Management, Note Taking,
students should check the course schedule to determine
Resume Building, Blackboard Navigation, etc.
whether on-campus meetings are required. Proctored
Programs and services offered through the ASC
exams may be required.
provide students with the individual and group
opportunities needed to become successful, active
Page 15 | 2020-2022 College CatalogTRIO Programs and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Contact
256.840.4131 | msmith@snead.edu the Office of Disability Services temporarily located the
Academic Success Center for more information. You
Student Support Services: Funded by the United
must present documentation of disability to receive ADA
States Department of Education and hosted by Snead
services.
State Community College, the TRIO Student Support
Services Program provides opportunities for academic What is a disability?
development, assists students with basic college Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
requirements, and serves to motivate students toward (ADA) a disability is defined as a “mental or physical
the successful completion of their postsecondary impairment which substantially limits one or more
education. major life activities.” Walking, eating, talking, breathing,
The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and writing, listening, and learning are examples of major
graduation rates of its participants and help students life activities. If you have a documented physical or
make the transition from one level of higher education mental impairment, you may be entitled to certain
to the next. accommodations and/or academic adjustments under
the ADA. (http://www.accs.edu/studentservices.apsx)
Services available to active participants of the TRIO
Student Support Services Program include tutoring, What does “substantially limited” mean?
Lending Resource Library, laptop computer loan A person can be substantially limited in performing a
program, grant aid scholarships, printer and copier major life activity if they are:
service, university and cultural events, EAP (Educational
• unable to perform the major life activity, or
Action Plan), academic advising, workshops, mentoring,
and transfer assistance. • significantly restricted as to the condition,
manner, or duration under which the activity
Upward Bound: TRIO Upward Bound is a federal
can be performed when compared to the average
college preparatory program designed to encourage
person or most people. (http://www.accs.edu/
high school students to develop the academic skills
studentservices.apsx)
and motivation necessary for success in postsecondary
education. Funded by the United States Department of Documentation Required
Education and hosted by Snead State Community College, Request for documentation forms are available at
the program serves eligible students from Asbury, Boaz, www.snead.edu for the following conditions:
Brindlee Mountain, DAR, and Douglas High Schools.
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Services available to active participants of the TRIO
• Learning Disability
Upward Bound Program include academic instruction,
tutoring, financial literacy, career assessment and • Mobility, Sensory, and/or Systemic Disorder
planning, mentor and advising services, IEP (Individual • Psychiatric Disabilities
Education Plan), and preparation for college enrollment
• Traumatic Brain Injury
and cultural enrichment activities. Services are provided
throughout the year at the Snead State Community After your completed documentation is received,
College campus but occur in two components - the TRIO you will meet individually with the ADA Coordinator
Upward Bound Academic Year and the TRIO Upward to discuss your accommodations. ADA services are not
Bound Summer Academy. retroactive; therefore, students are advised to register
with the ADA coordinator before they begin classes.
ADA/Disability Support Services To ensure that ADA services are continued, it is the
256.840.4219 | ada@snead.edu student’s responsibility to contact the ADA Coordinator
at the beginning of each semester. ADA does not provide
Snead State Community College is committed to
financial aid, attendant (personal) care, transportation
providing programs and services accessible to students
services, or tutoring.
with disabilities. The Alabama Community College
System provides environmental and programmatic
access for persons with documented disabilities as
defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Page 16 | 2020-2022 College CatalogRequests for reasonable accommodations should be or replacements required will be charged to the resident
directed to: or responsible party.
Brittany Goble An application for housing is available on the College’s
Director of Student Support Services and website, www.snead.edu.
Engagement/ADA Coordinator Due to the changing situation with the Coronavirus
Snead State Community College (COVID-19) pandemic, information is subject to change.
P.O. Box 734, Boaz, AL 35957
Academic Success Center
256-840-4208 Cafeteria
ada@snead.edu 256.593.5504
The Snead State Cafeteria serves meals to students,
Snead State Bookstore employees, and members of the community. The
256.593.1861 | snead.bncollege.com cafeteria is open for lunch from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30
The Snead State Bookstore is operated by Barnes and p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:30 a.m. until 2
Noble College. Located in the Boaz Outlet Center, the p.m. on Sunday. The cafeteria is closed on Saturday.
bookstore provides textbooks and resource materials, The cafeteria is located at 101 Elder Street, Boaz, AL
school supplies, electronics, Snead Wear, a collection of 35957.
books and movies, and more. Through the bookstore, Due to the changing situation with the Coronavirus
students have many options in regard to their textbooks: (COVID-19) pandemic, information is subject to change.
e-textbooks, textbook rental, new or used textbooks, and
more.
Student Life
256.571.0600 | studentservices@snead.edu
Student Housing
256.840.4146 | astone@snead.edu At Snead State Community College, we believe in the
Complete College Experience. The best way to make the
Snead State provides a residence hall for students.
most of your college experience is to get involved!
Snead students living away from home are encouraged
to live in the residence hall. Residence hall life can be From college athletics to clubs and organizations,
a rewarding and educational experience. Lifelong students have many opportunities to find their place
friendships frequently begin among residents. and contribute to the college community. Some of the
Independence is fostered at the same time dependence club sponsored events on campus include dances, S Day,
upon others is being taught. Habits of health, cleanliness, Welcome Week, Club Rush, and Homecoming.
study, and social living are established. It requires, Snead State is an advocate for service learning.
however, a give-and-take attitude, a strong respect of Several Snead State organizations have engaged in many
the rights of others, a thorough knowledge of the rules disaster relief drives and supported many community
required when people live together in close quarters, activities and organizations such as the American Red
and a cooperative attitude that works for the general Cross, Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House,
good of all residents. the Marshall County Christmas Coalition, LifeSouth, and
Residents must furnish their own light bulbs, bed the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
linens, blankets, pillows, toiletry articles, and lamps.
Each room has a desk, chair, bed, mattress, and individual
Student IDs and Permits
closets. The rooms have individual heating and air-
256.571.0600 | studentservices@snead.edu
conditioning units.
Students are required to have a valid Student ID badge
A room inventory record is made prior to the
when they enroll at Snead State. The ID badges may be
student occupying the room. This record is signed by
used to gain free admission to athletic events, fine arts
the student and should note any missing or damaged
events, and any other student activity sponsored by
items. Residents will be held liable for willfully changing
Snead State.
locks or damaging College property including the
windows, doors and/or contents of the rooms. Repairs Some local businesses also provide discounts to
Page 17 | 2020-2022 College Catalogstudents when they present the photo ID as proof of • Women’s Softball Head Coach Tracy Grindrod -
enrollment. tracy.grindrod@snead.edu
Parking permits are also required for students • Dance Team Coach Alexy Aragote - aargote@
attending on-campus classes. snead.edu
Student IDs and parking permits may be obtained at • Cheer Coach Adam Rhoden - arhoden@snead.edu
the Academic Success Center on the Boaz campus. • Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Chuck Kalanick -
Athletics ckalanick@snead.edu
256.593.5120 | athletics@snead.edu Clubs and Organizations
Snead State has a tradition of athletic excellence. The 256.840.4208 | bgoble@snead.edu
Parsons compete in Division I of the Alabama Community Snead State offers the following clubs and
College Conference and the National Junior College organizations for students to become involved:
Athletic Association. Several athletes have continued
play at university and professional levels. • Ambassadors
Snead State coaches are not only the top in their sports, • Art Guild
but they also take pride in the academic success of their • College Bowl
athletes. Special tutoring and study halls are available • Digital Media Club
for all athletes to ensure excellence in academics and
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
athletics.
• History@Snead
Athletic facilities include the Plunkett-Wallace
Gymnasium, the tennis courts, the Emmett Plunkett • Lend A Hand
Baseball Field, and the new Lady Parsons Softball Field, • National Society of Leadership and Success
constructed and opened in 2011.
• Pan Latino Club
Snead State offers the following athletic programs:
• Parson Pit
Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Golf,
Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Baseball, • Phi Beta Lambda
Women’s Softball, Women’s Dance Team and co-ed • Phi Theta Kappa
Cheerleading Squad. Scholarships are available for these
• Sigma Kappa Delta
programs.
• Snead State Campus Ministry
Snead State students receive free admission to all
athletic games with their valid student IDs. • Snead State Community College Fishing Team
For the latest Snead State athletic schedules, visit • Snead Veteran Organization and Community
www.snead.edu/athletics. For more information on (SVOC)
athletic programs, contact Mark Richard, athletic • Student Government Association
director, at mrichard@snead.edu, or one of the coaches:
• Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Patterson Social Media
- jpatterson@snead.edu 256.840.4207 | mcollier@snead.edu
• Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jason Shields- Snead State Community College has a number of
jshields@snead.edu social media outlets that help students stay up-to-date
• Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Angie Sanders - with campus activities, deadlines, information, and
asanders@snead.edu pictures from events. In addition to our website, www.
• Women’s Tennis Head Coach Matt Holaday - snead.edu, students are able to keep up with the College
mattndana@nehp.net through our social media accounts:.
• Men’s Baseball Head Coach Casey Underwood - Visit the sites at facebook.com/sneadstatecc; twitter.
cunderwood@snead.edu com/sneadstatecc; instagram.com/sneadstatecc; and
YouTube: sneadstatecc.
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