San Juan Humacao Bayamón Mayagüez GENERAL CATALOG

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1 San Juan Humacao Bayamón Mayagüez GENERAL CATALOG

2 General Catalog 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY... 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS... 5 MAIN OFFICIALS... 6 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT... 7 ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDARS... 8 OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS PROGRAMS COSTS AND SERVICE CHARGES GENERAL INFORMATION Administration and Government History Vision Mission Goals Branches Academic Offerings Learning Resource Center (LRC) Laboratories and Equipment ACADEMIC INFORMATION Admission Requisites Admission Procedure Transfer of Credits Readmissions Registrar Enrollment Rules Pre-enrollment Enrollment and Class Changes Change of Study Program Class Attendance Learning Evaluation Withdrawal Courses Repetition Special Permits Student Categories Access to Student Records Confidentiality Grading System Administrative Annotations System Grade Point Average (GPA) Satisfactory Academic Progress Eligibility Determination Notice or Notice of Default Appeal Probationary Period Termination Graduation Requirements... 41

3 General Catalog 3 Academic Excellence Recognition Awards per Program Scholarship Program Course and Programs Coding Policy DEGREE PROGRAMS: BACHELOR AND ASSOCIATE Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to Complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences Program Graduates at CEM College Program to Complete the Bachelor Degree in Nursing Sciences graduated from the Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences Program from other academic institutions Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technician Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree in Medical Emergencies TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Practical Nursing Emergency Medical Technician Respiratory Therapy Technician STUDENT SERVICES Federal Financial Aid Programs Student Life and Student Services Duties and Reciprocal Rights Orientation and Counseling Placement Office Student Organizations Student Participation in Committees STATEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Complaint Procedure Student Complaints Make-up Time and/or Work Replacements Contact-Hour Credit-Hour Rules of Conduct Student Suspension or Termination Attendance Policy Beginning and Completion of Technical Programs Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunities Policies Student Right to Review his/her File Institutional Grant Policy Update and Correction of the Catalog Catalog Approval

4 General Catalog 4 DIRECTORY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CEM College 65 de Infantería Avenue, Km. 2 Río Piedras, PR PO Box San Juan, PR Telephone: (787) Fax: (787) SAN JUAN BRANCH CEM College San Agustín Extension Street 13 #1206 Río Piedras, PR Telephones: (787) ; (787) ; (787) Fax: (787) ; (787) HUMACAO BRANCH CEM College Dr. Vidal Street #8 Humacao, PR Telephones: ; ; Fax: (787) BAYAMÓN BRANCH CEM College Degetau Street #25 Bayamón, PR Telephones: ; ; ; Fax: (787) MAYAGÜEZ BRANCH CEM College Cristy Street #56 Mayagüez, PR P.O. Box 2982 Marina Station Mayagüez, PR Telephone: Fax:

5 General Catalog 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Atty. Juan F. Pagani Rodríguez, L.L.B. University of Puerto Rico, Ed. D. (ABD) President Dr. Vidal Vélez Serra, Ph. D. University of Connecticut Member Prof. Juan C. Pagani Soto, MA, Ed. University of Phoenix Member Prof. Juan J. Pagani Soto, MA, Ed. University of Phoenix Secretary

6 General Catalog 6 MAIN OFFICIALS Prof. Juan C. Pagani Soto, MA Ed. University of Phoenix President Prof. Juan J. Pagani Soto, MA Ed. University of Phoenix Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Prof. Aida Mora Rivera, MA Ed. Universidad Metropolitana Dean of Academic Affairs Prof. Carlos Rodríguez Ramos, MBA Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Dean of Administration and Finance Prof. Lilliana M. López Medero, MBA Universidad Metropolitana Human Resources Director Prof. Brenda E. Colón Santos, MA Ed. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Director of Metropolitan Branch Prof. Héctor Dávila Rivera, MA Ed. University of Phoenix Humacao Branch Director Prof. María R. Feliciano Colón, MPH. University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Bayamón Branch Director Dr. Judith A. Vélez Pérez, D. Ed. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Mayagüez Branch Director

7 General Catalog 7 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear students: Welcome to CEM College. We are confident that your stay in our institution will provide an exciting and rewarding experience. CEM College offers students the opportunity to develop skills and abilities in order to complete a technical career and is committed to begin the process of fully developing the individual. To achieve our ideals, we have carefully selected our faculty and administration to ensure the quality of our programs and services. This Catalog is designed to provide general information regarding our curriculum, admission requirements, graduation, as well as institutional policies and procedures. Reading and understanding the information in this catalog is essential for students who expect to complete their studies in a program and, therefore, enter the workforce as qualified technicians and professionals. In this Catalog all graduation requirements and criteria for each of the programs are included; in addition to a description of the academic and administrative services that are available for our students. The student is responsible for reading this catalog and comply with the policies and academic, disciplinary and administrative regulations set out therein. Graduation requirements and curricula of academic offerings can be changed while the student is enrolled in the CEM College. These changes will be made to new enrollment students, not retroactive. However, if the licensing agencies require some change for obtaining such licenses, the necessary changes to the curriculum will be implemented immediately. It will be the sole responsibility of the student to determine whether he/she will take the new courses. As members of the CEM College Family, you will find an atmosphere of cooperation and support among students, faculty and administration. In our institution, we care about the welfare of each student. By selecting the CEM College, you chose an institution dedicated to education of excellence. We are sure you will be proud of your selection. Let us trust that we can open the avenues to a new and promising future. Cordially, Juan C. Pagani Soto President

8 General Catalog 8 ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDARS This section includes academic and administrative calendars for each period or semester of the academic years. Copies of these calendars are available in the Branch Director s office FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 2015 September 1 September 1 8 September 8 September 11 October 16 October 23 November 6 November November 20 November 30 December 4 December 15 December 14 December 14 December December 22 December 4 Day and evening classes start. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day for partial or total withdraw. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to have classes during holidays to complete the required class hours. Each Branch Director should make the appropriate arrangements.

9 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR JANUARY APRIL SECOND SEMESTER January 11 January January 15 January 22 February 26 March 4 March 18 March 28 April 1 April 8 April April 22 April 22 April 27 April April 29 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

10 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR MAY AUGUST THIRD SEMESTER May 2 May 2 6 May 6 May 13 June 17 June 24 July 8 July July 22 August 1 5 August 12 August 12 August 12 August August 19 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

11 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER DECEMBER FIRST SEMESTER September 6 September 6 12 September 12 September 16 October 21 October 28 November 14 November November 28 December 5 9 December 16 December 16 December 16 December December 23 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

12 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR JANUARY APRIL SECOND SEMESTER January 9 January 9 13 January 13 January 20 February 24 March 3 March 17 March April 15 April April 21 April 21 April 21 April April 28 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

13 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR MAY AUGUST THIRD SEMESTER May 1 May 1 5 May 5 May 12 June 16 June 23 July 7 July July 21 July 31 August 4 August 11 August 11 August 11 August August 18 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

14 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER DECEMBER FIRST SEMESTER September 5 September 5 11 September 11 September 15 October 20 October 27 November 10 November November 27 December 4 8 December 15 December 15 December 15 December December 22 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

15 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR JANUARY APRIL SECOND SEMESTER January 8 January 8 12 January 12 January 19 February 23 March 2 March 16 March April 2 April 9 13 April 20 April 20 April 20 April April 27 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

16 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR MAY AUGUST THIRD SEMESTER May 7 May 7 11 May 11 May 18 June 22 June 29 July 13 July July 27 August 6 10 August 17 August 17 August 17 August August 24 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

17 General Catalog ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER DECEMBER FIRST SEMESTER September 4 September 4 10 September 10 September 15 October 19 October 26 November 9 November November 21 December 3 7 December 14 December 14 December 14 December December 21 December Start of day and evening classes. Late enrollment and class changes. Deadline for tuition payment. Start of the academic process only for academic affairs - administrative. There will not be classes Last day for the student to remove an Incomplete (I) from the previous semester. Last day for faculty to inform the Registrar on the removal of Incomplete (I) in the previous semester. Last day for faculty to deliver the 10 weeks Academic Progress Report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will deliver this report to the Registrar no later than the second business day after the due date. Pre-enrollment for next semester. Last day to submit the Graduation Application. Enrollment for next semester. Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw partially or completely. Last day to submit any claims about grades during the previous semester. Exams Period Last day for the faculty to deliver the Final Grade Report to the Registrar. Graduation NOTICE: CEM College reserves the right to meet during holidays to complete the required meeting times. Each Branch Director should make the necessary arrangements.

18 General Catalog 18 OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS This section includes the days that CEM College will consider as holidays. CEM College reserves the right to have classes or perform other activities on holidays to meet the requirements of their academic calendars. MONTH January February March March/April May July September October November December New Year's Day Three Kings Day Martin Luther King's Birthday CELEBRATION Presidents Day and Puerto Rican National Heroes Day Emancipation Day Holy Thursday Good Friday Memorial Day U.S.A. Independence Day Commonwealth Constitution Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Puerto Rican Culture Day and the Discovery of Puerto Rico Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

19 General Catalog 19 PROGRAMS COSTS AND SERVICE CHARGES The program cost means all that the student must pay directly to cover the study program tuition. The charges include the additional services the student may request. Charges vary according to the academic program and are contained in the Enrollment Agreement. Charges and fees may be reviewed annually. The following fees apply to all students: BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS, ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND TECHNICAL 1. Admission Fee $ Readmission Fee (Non-Refundable) $ Late Enrollment $ Removal of Incomplete $ Course Change $10.00 per course 1 6. Program Change $ Practice Fee $ per applicable enrollment period 8. Improvements and Maintenance Fee $ applicable enrollment period 9. Laboratory Fee $ per applicable enrollment period 10. Learning Resource Center Fee $ per applicable enrollment period 11. Graduation Fee (Non-Refundable) $ Identification Card $ Credit Transcripts $ Studies Certification $ Cost by Credit in Associate Degree $ Does not apply to Technical Programs.

20 General Catalog 20 Continuation of Programs Costs and Service Charges 16. Cost by Credit in Bachelor Degree $ Bachelor of Science in Nursing $20, Program for the completion of Bachelor of Science in Nursing $9, Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences $11, Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technician $11, Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy $11, Associate Degree in Medical Emergencies $10, Practical Nursing $9, Emergency Medical Technician $9, Respiratory Therapy Technician $9, EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, MATERIALS AND UNIFORMS These expenses are not included in the study program cost. These are described in the Enrollment Agreement. DEGREE PROGRAMS Course Title Approximate Cost Equipment, Materials, Books and Uniforms 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing $3, Program for the completion of the Bachelor of $2, Science in Nursing 3. Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences $2, Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technician $1, Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy $1, Associate Degree in Medical Emergencies $1, TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Course Title Approximate Cost Equipment, Materials, Books and Uniforms 1. Practical Nursing $1,257.00

21 General Catalog 21 Continuation of Technical Programs Course Title Approximate Cost Equipment, Materials, Books and Uniforms 2. Emergency Medical Technician $ Respiratory Therapy Technician $ Notice: Other Charges: The costs of health programs do not include hospitals or other practice center payment requirements, such as vaccines, health certificates, nose and throat cultures, among others, which will be paid by the student. Charges and fees may be reviewed annually. Does not apply to Technical Programs. GENERAL INFORMATION Administration and Government CEM College is a post-secondary educational institution dedicated to teaching technical programs, associate degree and bachelor's degrees with demand in the employment market. CEM College is operated by the Centro de Educación Multidisciplinaria, Inc., a for-profit corporation registered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. CEM College central administration is located in San Juan, PR. The branches are located in the cities of San Juan, Humacao, Bayamón and Mayagüez. These are managed by a Director that together with an administrative working group serves as the liaison official with the central administration. CEM College principal officers are composed of educators and administrators, who answer directly to the President of the Institution. The President has three deaneries: Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Administrative Affairs. The President responds, in turn, to the Board of Directors for the overall operation of the Institution. CEM College governing body is its Board of Directors perpetuating itself and whose members are selected without any intervention by outside authorities. CEM College affairs management and the disposition of its assets and properties are governed by the Board of Directors, which has all the authority of a for profit educational organization under the laws of the Government of Puerto Rico and the government of the United States of America. The Board of Directors, as the highest governing body, also has final authority to develop the activities necessary to achieve the objectives and management, regulation and control of its affairs and assess, the selection of its members and officials and other inherent issues to achieving its mission.

22 General Catalog 22 History CEM College is the product of the combined effort of a group of Puerto Rican educators who, guided by the interest of providing educational services of excellence, decided in 1979 to establish an institution for the training of nurses and practical nurses. In 1980 the CEM College started its academic offerings as a Practical Nursing School with sixty-five (65) students, in Domenech Avenue in Hato Rey. In 1983, the CEM College opened its second branch located in the city of Humacao, Puerto Rico, offering the Practical Nursing course. In its second year of operations, the CEM College was accredited by the National League for Nursing, prestigious accrediting agency in the field of nursing. This program was re-accredited by such agency in In 1986, the CEM College was accredited in its two branches by the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS), and then by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), one of the most recognized accrediting agencies in the United States and in Puerto Rico. In the years 1991, 1995, 2001 and 2006, CEM College was reaccredited by the same agency. In 1987, the CEM College relocated its physical facilities at 602 Barbosa Avenue in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. In early 1997, the CEM College inaugurated its new physical facilities at Calle 13 #1206, in the Extensión Urbanización San Agustín, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. These facilities include spacious classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, workshops, living areas and a modern Learning Resource Center (LRC), a collection composed of printed and unprinted library resources; audiovisual and technological resources. In the year 1999, the Higher Education of Puerto Rico Council (CESPR-Spanish acronym) authorized the CEM College (San Juan Branch) to offer the Associate Degree program in Nursing Sciences. In 2002, the CEM College San Juan Branch was authorized by the CESPR to offer associate degree programs in Pharmacy Technician and associate degree in Respiratory Therapy. In 2003, the CESPR authorizes the Humacao Extension Center to provide the following associate degree programs: Nursing Sciences and Pharmacy Technician. In the year 2008, the CEM College was authorized to offer the associate degree program in Respiratory Therapy. These Programs were evaluated and approved by the ACCSCT, now Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). In the year 2005, the CEM College inaugurated its third branch located on Calle Degetau #19, and #25 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The General Education Council granted the license to provide the following technical programs: Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician and Medical Office Administration with Invoicing and Collection. Later, the Technical Respiratory Therapy program was added to its academic offerings. In the year 2007, building #23 was added to its facilities and was authorized by the CESPR to create an Extension Center in the city of Bayamón and offer the following associate degree programs: Nursing Sciences and Pharmacy

23 General Catalog 23 Technician. These programs were evaluated and approved by the ACCSCT, now Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). In the year 2009, the CEM College was authorized to offer associate degree programs in Office Systems and Accounting in the branches located in San Juan and Humacao. In addition, in 2010 the CEM College was authorized to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in three branches: San Juan, Humacao and Bayamón. In the year 2011 the CEM College inaugurated its fourth branch located on Calle Cristy #56, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The General Education Council granted the license to provide the following technical programs: Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Respiratory Therapy and Medical Office Administration with Invoicing and Collection. In the year 2012, CEM College was authorized by the Board of Education of Puerto Rico to establish a Branch and offer the following academic programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences, Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technician, Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Associate Degree in Office Systems. These programs were approved by the ACCSC in In the year 2012, the Council of Education of Puerto Rico approved the name change of the Extension Centers of Humacao and Bayamón to Branches. CEM College is authorized to administer federal financial aid programs of Title IV and counts with an excellent faculty compromised in providing an education of excellence and ensuring the greatest success of its; students. The acceptance of the Institution by the community is the greatest testimony that we are fulfilling our commitment to Puerto Rican society. CEM College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It is an institution authorized by the Board of Education of Puerto Rico, formerly the General Education Council 2 and the Higher Education Council of Puerto Rico. 3. Vision CEM College is a for-profit institution dedicated to serving the needs of those students who aspire to become productive members of society in Puerto Rico. The institution will be a leader and active participant in the development of human resources with the technical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to meet the demands of contemporary society. CEM College will effectively use its resources to provide quality educational programs in areas related to health and other related human services at the technical level, associate degree and bachelor's degree to meet both the individual needs of their students and the communities in Puerto Rico, the United States and other jurisdictions in the exterior. 2 Technical Programs, Postsecondary Level with non-university Character (Basic Education) - License Renewal. 3 Associate Degree Programs and Bachelor s Degree (Higher Education) - License Renewal.

24 General Catalog 24 Mission The mission of CEM College is to provide post-secondary and higher education in occupational areas of greater demand through programs aimed at the full integration of the individual in the productive sectors of society. The institution will organize and provide occupational education programs to help students integrate and successfully compete in the labor market. Goals 1. Provide the student occupational and professional education, aimed at providing the necessary skills to compete favorably in the job market. 2. Encourage the student to discover, develop and harness his/her abilities and skills for the benefit of himself/herself and society. 3. Provide the student with the opportunity to develop a sense of security and self-confidence as well as with the occupation he/she has chosen. 4. Provide students with the necessary services to facilitate the teachinglearning process. 5. Promote in the student the principle that the personal, professional and educational development is a continuous learning process that depends solely on desire, interest and will of the individual. 6. Emphasize student moral, ethical and humanistic values necessary to achieve productive integration of graduates in society.

25 General Catalog 25 Branches CEM College offers study programs in its four branches, located in the cities of San Juan, Humacao, Bayamón and Mayagüez. The classrooms can accommodate up to 25 students; however, the average number per section is of 20 students for greater effectiveness in the teaching-learning process. The laboratory capacity depends on enrollment and courses offered. If the number of students exceeds the established capacity, the group will be divided into a new section. The average number of students per section is 20 to ensure a teaching-learning effective process. The classrooms, the Learning Resource Center (CRA), the laboratories and other dependencies of the Branches are provided with adequate technological equipment to facilitate the teaching-learning process and to meet the curriculum objectives. All branches are located in central and easily accessible areas and have air conditioner. San Juan San Juan Branch is the main campus and is located in the city of San Juan. It is located in Calle 13 #1206, #1207 and #1208, Extensión Urbanización San Agustín in Río Piedras; and in the Centro Comercial Concordia, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. The physical facilities have a total of 30 classrooms, 14 laboratories, Learning Resource Center, administrative offices, student services office, faculty room, conference room and seating area for students. Also, it has free parking for its students. Humacao Humacao Branch is located in the Humacao city center. It has four structures: Calle Dr. Vidal #8, #52 y #53 (Esquina Masferrer); and Calle Noya Hernández #11, Humacao, Puerto Rico. The physical facilities have a total of 25 classrooms, 11 laboratories, Learning Resource Center, faculty room, student services offices, administrative offices and seating area for students. Bayamón Bayamón Branch is located in the Bayamón city center. It has six locations: Calle Degetau #15, #19, #21, #23, #25, and Calle Maceo #7, Esquina Marti. Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The physical facilities have a total of 17 classrooms, 10 laboratories, a Learning Resource Center, faculty room, administrative offices and student services, and seating area for students. Mayagüez Mayagüez Branch is located in the Mayagüez city center. It has a 3 story building: Calle Cristy #56, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The physical facilities have a total of 21 classrooms, 7 laboratories, a Learning Resource Center, faculty room, administrative offices and student services, and seating area for students.

26 General Catalog 26 Academic Offerings CEM College offers various post-secondary studies programs, technical, associate degree and bachelor's degree in four branches: San Juan, Humacao, Bayamón and Mayagüez. All programs are committed to train students to meet community and employment needs. Its curriculum content includes academic activities that dedicate contact hours to didactic teaching, the laboratory and practice. The didactic teaching is theory, the laboratory is skills development, and the practice is the experience in a work setting to integrate what the students have learned, which offers the opportunity to adapt and expand knowledge. It also promotes student engagement with his/her learning recognizing the academic work done outside the classroom. Below, the academic offerings with the units that are authorized are identified. BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM San Juan Humacao Bayamón Mayagüez Nursing ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS San Juan Humacao Nursing Sciences Pharmacy Technician Respiratory Therapy Medical Emergencies Bayamón Nursing Sciences Pharmacy Technician Medical Emergencies Mayagüez Nursing Sciences Pharmacy Technician Respiratory Therapy

27 General Catalog 27 TECHNICAL PROGRAMS San Juan Humacao Practical Nursing Emergency Medical Technician Bayamón Mayagüez Practical Nursing Emergency Medical Technician Respiratory Therapy Technician Learning Resource Center (CRA) Learning Resource Center (CRA) of the CEM College is an integral part of the institutional educational work. The CRA directly helps the fulfillment of the institutional mission through accumulation, selection, acquisition and circulation of information, printed and unprinted material which meets the requirements of educational programs offered by the CEM College. The CRA collection is grouped in the following areas: Reference, Reserve, Circulation, Periodical Publications, Puerto Rican Publications and Audiovisual Resources. CEM College recognizes the importance that educational resources are sufficient, necessary and updated to support the different academic offerings of the institution in achieving its objectives. Therefore, each branch has a CRA (Learning Resource Center) qualified with administrative and technical personnel to adequately provide for the services offered to the academic community. The CEM College has a cooperation agreement between their branches that allows those to make interlibrary loans. The CRA offers Internet service, provides an area for independent study, group study and the use of audiovisual equipment. It has audiovisual resources and provides such services to facilitate teaching. CRA services are aimed at meeting its objectives: (1) develop and maintain an educational resources collection that supports academic programs and the teachinglearning process; (2) provide adequate physical facilities aimed at providing full service access to information with a suitable environment to study; (3) contribute to academic growth and cultural enrichment; (4) perform activities aimed at developing the skills of information for the effective use of educational resources; and (5) provide technological and audiovisual services to support the teaching-learning process; and (6) Make good use of fiscal resources allocated to the LRC. In addition, each study program includes the Student Life course, in which the student participates in training on educational resources in the LRC. The CRA works with a daytime and evening schedule. All information resources are easily accessible to the academic community, from any computer with Internet access. The online catalog is accessed through the website: EBSCO data bases are accessed through:

28 General Catalog 28 Laboratories and Equipment All CEM College academic programs have different laboratories and appropriate technological equipment to offer the courses. Moreover, these are supplied with the necessary materials to achieve the course objectives. Computer Laboratory Computer laboratories are equipped with units, operating systems and necessary programs to meet the objectives of the course. These technological resources facilitate the teaching-learning process and the development of relevant skills. This preparation will enable our graduates an easier integration into the labor market. Science Laboratory The science laboratory is an educational resource where learned theory in science courses and the experience of its application will be integrated. The main objective of the science laboratory is that students develop the skills identified in the course syllabus through experimentation. This laboratory was designed for experimentation in the contents of microbiology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology. It has adequate equipment and relevant materials to facilitate the teaching-learning process of the subjects identified. Laboratories for the development of skills in health programs The laboratories for skills development in health programs simulate different treatment rooms in hospitals, prescription and dispatching in pharmacies and modules to attend medical emergencies and the respiratory therapy room. Each laboratory has the equipment and materials needed to facilitate skills development in compliance with the academic program objectives. Admission Requisites 4 1. Admission Application completed. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 2. High School Diploma and/or High School transcript, equivalence or Credits Transcript from an accredited post-secondary institution. The person seeking a college degree should have no less than a 2.0 grade point average. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing the student must deliver the Credit Transcript where the Associate Degree in Nursing (Sciences) is obtained. 3. Recent vaccination Certificate (if under 21 years of age). 4 Hospitals, pharmacies, offices and other Practice centers may require a minimum of 18 years of age, and information or documents as a requirement for the practice phase of the curriculum.

29 General Catalog Enrollment Agreement duly signed by the student if he/she is of age or by his/her parent or legal guardian. 5. Payment of admission fee. All documents submitted will become property of CEM College. The documents will not be returned to the applicant, except for the High School Diploma. Having met all admission requirements and be evaluated favorably, the applicant will be formally admitted. During the orientation period and enrollment there will be academic counselors to assist students in selecting programs and class schedules. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Other documents are required for the practical phase of the study programs. Also, in some study programs, a license issued by the corresponding Board of Examiners to exercise the occupation is required. The Examining Board may establish other requirements for admitting a student to the bar examination. Admission Procedure 1. The applicant shall file his/her application for admission with the required accompanying documents. 2. The applicant will attend the Financial Aid Office for guidance and complete the application for federal student aid or deferred payment request in the Finance Office. 3. The applicant will be notified in writing of his/her acceptance or nonacceptance. 4. The student will be notified of the enrollment date and the start of the study program. Transfer of Credits CEM College will accept the transfer of other post-secondary institutions, accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The transfer of credits must be requested during the admission process by completing the Application for Transfer of Credits form, available in the Admissions Office. The applicant must submit to the Admissions Office a credit transcript of the institution of origin and catalog (other documentary evidence may be considered). The following criteria will be used for the acceptance of credits for transfer: 1. The course to be transferred should be similar in content and duration (credit hours).

30 General Catalog Only courses in which the student received a grade of "C" or better can be transferred. 3. Transferred courses must not exceed 40% of the credits required for the requested study program. 4. The course to be transferred must have been approved within the last ten years, except for the following basic skills courses: Spanish I and II, English I and II, Mathematics, Conversational English and Human Relations. 5. The Student Life course from another institution will not be accepted. The process will start upon completion of the application and ends with the response of recommendation or non-recommendation for the transfer of credit received by the Registrar's Office. The courses validated by transfer will be identified with the letter T in the transcript and the credit transcripts. The transfer of credits will be considered to determine whether the student met the requirements for graduation. The points earned by obtained credits in transferred courses will not be considered for grant awards for academic purposes or for the overall academic excellence index. CEM College will accept those courses from non-university post-secondary level programs, identified in the equivalence table of the university program requested by graduates of the CEM College. Only courses in which the student received a grade of C or better can be transferred. The student must complete the Application for Transfer of Credits form. The student record will identify the date in which the equivalent degree courses were approved. Readmissions Readmitted students will graduate according to the program and the current Catalog rules at the time of readmission. Any student requesting readmission must complete and submit the required forms, pay the reinstatement fee and be evaluated by the curriculum coordinator, who will recommend the Branch Director. The Branch Director will determine readmission eligibility. Students suspended for disciplinary reasons have to meet the suspension terms before being considered for readmission. Registrar Registrar's Office is responsible for maintaining and guarding the academic record of each student. In addition, the Registrar's Office is responsible that every file meets the requirements for admission and satisfactory academic progress. The Registrar will issue official credits transcripts, certifications of studies, graduation certificates and diplomas. The Registrar will also issue letters to students who do not meet satisfactory academic progress.

31 General Catalog 31 At the end of each semester, the Registrar's Office will inform the Grades Report to the students. If the student does not receive this Report, he/she should contact this Office. Enrollment Rules In order for a student to be officially registered at the CEM College he/she must: 1. Have paid admission fees and charges per courses and services from each study period. In addition, the student must have paid all previous debts, have completed all the required documents and obtain the stamp and signature of the Finance Office and the Registrar. 2. Have a class schedule indicating the courses taken and basic information related to the courses. This program must be approved by the Finance Office and the Registrar. The student must inform the Registrar's Office of any change in his/her name, citizen status, address or telephone number. Pre-enrollment Every student must visit the Office of the Program Coordinator to complete the preenrollment on the established date in the Academic and Administrative Calendar. In this process the student will receive individual Academic Counseling, taking into account his/her academic achievement and compliance with the curricular sequence. The counselor will inform the student about his/her status and recommend courses to be taken in the next semester. The Program Coordinator will inform you who your Academic Advisor is. Enrollment and Class Changes The students will be enrolled on the appointed date for this purpose in the Academic and Administrative Calendar. Every student can make changes to his/her class program with permission. The change must be completed within the established time (see Academic and Administrative Calendar). All students must meet the requirements related to the change request and the applicable charges. Change of Study Program Any student who wishes to make a change in his/her study program must complete the Program Change Request form in the Registrar's Office. The request must be done within the established time (see Academic and Administrative Calendar) and meet the requirements related to this application and the applicable charges. The process starts after completion of the application and ends with the response of recommendation or non-recommendation received at the Registrar's Office.

32 General Catalog 32 Transfer within the Institution The student wishing to move from one CEM College branch to another must complete the Branch Transfer Request on the branch where he/she studies. The Transfer Request form is available at the Registrar's Office. The student must pay the applicable charges. The student must meet the requested study program admission standards. The transfer process should be completed in compliance within the time established for the start of classes (see Academic and Administrative Calendar). Class Attendance CEM College believes that class attendance is essential in university courses. It is therefore recommended regular and timely assistance to successfully complete the curriculum. The student will be responsible for compliance with the course requirements. Learning Evaluation The main purpose of the learning evaluation is to demonstrate that the student met the course objectives. The faculty will evaluate student learning using multiple techniques (quantity) and variety (diversity). The faculty will comply with the evaluation strategy established in the Syllabus, identifying a minimum of one evaluation for each course credit and assignment, according to the Recognition of Work Outside of Class Policy. Withdrawal Partial or total withdrawals may be made in any enrollment semester within the term established in the Academic and Administrative Calendar. The student that decides to have a total or partial withdrawal from the Institution should visit the Professional Counselor's Office to notify his/her decision. The student must complete a Withdrawal Form and look for all authorization signatures required for it to be official. The Form is available at the Registrar's Office. The student who cannot visit the institution to complete the partial or total withdrawal, may inform his/her decision by sending a written communication or by telephoning the Registrar of the branch. Courses Repetition Every student is entitled to repeat courses. However, the repetition is subject to the course availability and the payment of applicable fees. 5 In the event that the course 5 The Financial Aid Program pays for repeated courses that have been previously unsuccessful, provided that they comply with the Standard of Academic Progress. The student may receive Title IV funds in the repetition of a previously approved course in order to improve his/her score. However, a failed repeated course will not be paid at a future repetition if it was previously approved.