Thread: Kilgore College Hires Derrick Logozzo (Dallas College / DCCCD Richland Music Advisor Out of State Tuition Scam)

University of Texas San Antonio:

2020-2021 Student Policies

Undergraduate Credit Limitation (the 150-hour rule)

Section 54.014 of the Texas Education Code was amended during the 76th legislative session to allow institutions of higher education to charge a higher tuition rate to resident students for semester credit hours attempted in excess of 45 semester credit hours above those required for completion of a degree program. The law applies only to new undergraduate resident students beginning in Fall 1999 or later. The 79th legislative session reduced the semester-credit-hour limitation to 30 semester credit hours for all new undergraduate resident students who enroll for the first time in Fall 2006 or thereafter. The result is that all undergraduate students must complete their degree requirements within 150 semester credit hours.

The 45 (or 30) hours include courses which are repeated, duplicated, or courses for which the student received a grade of “W.” Although the law allows some exclusions, hours for courses passed, failed, withdrawn, and dropped are counted in the 45 (or 30) hours if the student took them while paying resident tuition at a public institution in Texas. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising and to follow the official degree plan in the approved catalog of graduation.

Resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled during or after the Fall 1999 Semester and who enroll in courses in excess of 45 semester credit hours above those required for completion of their degree program will be assessed an additional charge per semester credit hour (for amount, see Additional College and Course Fees and Incidental Charges section of this publication). Effective Fall 2006, all new undergraduate resident students will be assessed the higher tuition rate for semester credit hours attempted in excess of 30 semester credit hours above those required for completion of a degree.
In rare cases, an undergraduate student may have experienced exigent circumstances that would explain the need to complete the degree beyond 150 semester credit hours. In those cases, a student may petition to appeal a charge incurred because of the 150-hour rule. The circumstances must have been severe, ongoing and must have directly affected the student, such as hospitalization of the student. Appeal packets must include official documentation of the exigent circumstances. Students with questions or who wish to appeal this policy due to extenuating circumstances should contact their assigned academic advisor.....

Undergraduate Credit Limitation Charge - 30-Hour Limitation

CL30

$500.23

Credit Hour

Effective Fall 2006, all new undergraduate resident students will be assessed the higher tuition rate of $500.23 per semester credit hour for hours attempted in excess of 30 semester credit hours above those required for completion of a degree to defray UTSA’s loss of formula funding revenue from the state. Students with questions or who wish to appeal this policy due to extenuating circumstances should contact their advising center. Please refer to “Undergraduate Credit Limitation” in General Academic Regulations.

That is $9004.14 in extra tuition per semester that is not covered by financial aid. Send the bill to Derrick Logozzo and Melissa Logan!

Sam Houston State University:

Please refer to the SHSU 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog – Tuition for Excessive Undergraduate Hours, for more information

• Who determines my total hours? The Texas Higher Education coordinating Board (THECB) calculates the total number of attempted hours (including passed or failed) from all Texas schools attended (this includes Richland College / Dallas College)
• What courses are included in the excess credit hour calculations?
  
  • Earned and unearned hours (including non-passing grades)
  • Withdrawn courses
  • Repeated courses
  
  
• What courses are excluded from the excess credit hour calculations?
  
  • Credit hours earned after receiving a baccalaureate degree
  • Credit hours earned by examination or any other procedure by which credit is earned where tuition was not charged
  • Credit hours from remedial and developmental courses
  • Credit hours earned at a private institution or out of state institution
  • Credit hours taken as dual-credit prior to high school graduation
  
  
• Can I continue to register for classes once I reach or exceed my credit hour limit? Yes, you will still be able to register for classes. However, you will be charged the additional Excessive Credit Hour fees ($168 per credit hour) for credit hours in excess of the state mandated semester credit hours
• Do all students have the same credit hour limit? Credit hour limits are dependent on:
  
  • 30 semester credit hours above the number of semester credit hours required for completion of the degree program. Students who enrolled for the first time in a Texas public institution of higher education beginning with the 2006 fall semester and thereafter
  • 45 semester credit hours above the number of semester credit hours required for completion of the degree program. Students who enrolled for the first time in a Texas public institution of higher education from the 1999 fall semester through the 2006 summer semester
  • Exempt prior to fall 1999
  
  
• What happens when I change my major? Students are held to the limit for the degree plan in which they enrolled
• How can I find out how many hours I have?
  
  • Students requesting an exact total of all hours attempted must sign a FERPA Authorization Release Form – Excessive Credit Hours giving the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) permission to release information to the Registrar’s Office. THECB is the state agency that keeps track of all hours from all Texas schools attended
  • Please contact the Registrar’s Office, at 936-294-1040, for the FERPA Authorization Release Form – Excessive Credit Hours request
  
  
• What can I do if I have exceeded my credit hour limit? You can contact your academic advisor to discuss your current degree plan. Your academic advisor will be able to discuss how many hours you have remaining to complete your current degree and can explore if there are other options that could reduce time to graduation. However, your current degree plan might be the quickest route to graduation and another route that shortens time to graduation may not be a possibility.

See below; subject to additional fees.¹

No appeals are accepted. The student will have to send Derrick Logozzo and Melissa Logan the bill for the 3 grand extra per semester.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Music webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This career path is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Music at a university. An Associate of Arts (AA) degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in music, performance, education, the arts, music therapy, and much more.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Music. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an AA degree with a Field of Study in Music. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER

Class Piano courses are strongly recommended for transfer competency testing in functional piano skills to be completed at the time of transfer.
MUSI 1181
MUSI 1182
MUSI 2181
MUSI 2182




SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MUSI 1116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training I
MUSI 1311 – Music Theory I
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
CHOOSE ONE:

• SPCH 1311– Introduction to Speech Communication*This is a Core course.
• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication*This is a Core course.OR
• SPCH 1315– Public Speaking*This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. Meet with a career advisor/coach to research career options with a Music degree.
3. At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Music.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

ENGL1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II*This is a Core course.
MUSI 1117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training II
MUSI 1312 – Music Theory II
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and WellnessThis is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
2. Ask about your options for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
MUSI 2116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training III
MUSI 2311 – Music Theory III
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to your top choice universities.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)
3. Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
MATHEMATICSCore Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
MUSI 2117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training IV
MUSI 2312 – Music Theory IV
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
MUSI 1307 – Music Literature This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Field of Study in Music.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 16

PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

With the Piano Classes I-IV that is 64 of the 60-66 credit hours maximum that will transfer. The predatory advisors Melissa Logan and Derrick Logozzo have been putting students into numerous hours beyond this. At 90 credit hours financial aid at the 2 year / junior college level is gone forever. All hours attempted whether financial aid was applied for or received count against that total period. Students cannot pick and choose what to transfer. The state tracks every single hour from every institution period. The dishonest advisors filing their own Music Department chairs should have been terminated a long time ago. Logozzo and Logan have destroyed this department and the vast majority of students have had their academic careers ended before they were barely begun.