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Catalog and Announcement of Courses Palo Verde College 2006-2007 A Public Community College Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges One College Drive Blythe, California 92225 (760) 921-5500 www.paloverde.edu 1 NOTICE TO STUDENTS The trustees, faculty, staff, and administration of Palo Verde College welcome and congratulate you on your decision to accept the challenge to further your education. This catalog is a guide to this college and the educational programs it offers. The catalog contains rules and regulations which govern this college and you, the student, as well. It is your obligation to become familiar with its contents. It has been prepared with your success in mind. The staff has made every effort to ascertain that the information contained in this catalog is accurate; however, the trustees and administrators of this college reserve the right to modify its programs, tuition and fees, procedures and regulations, and other matters that may be within their control, not withstanding any information set forth in this catalog. The Student Services Offi ce will provide you with the latest information on student admissions, standards, and program availability. Students maintaining continuous attendance at Palo Verde College have “catalog rights” in their choice of regulations determining graduation requirements. By maintaining attendance, students may use the requirements in effect at either the time they begin their studies at Palo Verde college, or the time they graduate from Palo Verde College. Maintaining attendance is defi ned as successfully completing at least one course in each calendar year, or not having a break in attendance for more than two (2) successive semesters, excluding summer sessions. It is the student’s responsibility to indicate which catalog he/she elects to follow at the time he/she submits the graduation petition. 2 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Palo Verde College, your college. Palo Verde College is a comprehensive community college. We have programs to help you succeed in whatever your fi nal educational goal may be. Palo Verde College is a unique institution. It has the programs found at a truly comprehensive community college; yet, it is a small institution that affords its students all the benefi ts of the intimate atmosphere students enjoy at a small campus. All of our classes are small, so you have a chance to work closely with highly qualifi ed professors. Because we are a small college, student services such as fi nancial aid and tutoring are readily available to you. As a student here you will be able to know your professors, counselors and other students. Whatever your dreams are, this catalog is an invitation to explore the opportunities available at Palo Verde College. JAMES W. HOTTOIS, Ph.D. Superintendent/President 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Palo Verde Community College District Board of Trustees is composed of seven members elected to serve four year terms. Five of the trustees are elected at large from the part of the District in Riverside County. Two of the trustees are elected at large from the part of the District in San Bernardino County. The terms of trustees are staggered with elections in odd numbered years. In addition, there is a Student Trustee who is elected by the District’s students. The Board of Trustees has responsibility for setting policy, overseeing fi scal stability, and establishing an effective educational program for the students and the community. The Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. The fi rst meeting of each month is scheduled as needed for a study session. The Board’s business meeting is scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of the month unless some national holiday confl icts with the meeting date or if the Board of Trustees elects to change the date. Lincoln Edmond......................................................................................................President Debbie Birdsong............................................................................................ Vice President Ed Gonzales.............................................................................................Clerk of the Board Ted Arneson...............................................................................................................Trustee Samuel Burton.......................................................................................................... Trustee Jerry Lewis.….………………………………………………………………………………Trustee Kenneth Lucero ........................................................................................................ Trustee Heather Egan………………………………………………………………..........Student Trustee THE PALO VERDE COLLEGE FOUNDATION The Palo Verde College Foundation is a tax-exempt organization which receives gifts of both real and personal property as a basis for extending educational opportunities to the members of its service area. Gifts can aid the District in its efforts to expand its program and course offerings or they may serve students through scholarships, grants, and other types of assistance. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jill Johnson............................................................................................................ President Sandra Van Dyke ...........................................................................................Vice President James Hottois........................................................................................................ Secretary Quenton Hanson ................................................................................................... Treasurer Heather Egan............................................................................................... Student Trustee Ted Arneson ............................................................................................................. Director Ron Baker................................................................................................................. Director Floie Barrows............................................................................................................ Director Doug Bigler................................................................................................................Director Geri Butler ................................................................................................................Director Cheryl Crain.............................................................................................................. Director John Hadlock............................................................................................................ Director Ramin Hashemi ........................................................................................................ Director Charlotte McCreary .................................................................................................. Director Connie Reale ........................................................................................................... Director Michelli Rios ............................................................................................................. Director Ed Smith .................................................................................................................. Director Peter Martinez ......................................................................................................... Director Marcella Thomas...................................................................................................... Director Lindy Stewart............................................................ Executive Assistant to the Foundation Ivan Murray........................................................................ PIO/Alumni Association Director 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL Organization of the College District..............................................................................................................6 Child Development Center ...........................................................................................................................7 Faculty/Administration .................................................................................................................................8 Adjunct Faculty............................................................................................................................................12 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information.....................................................................................................................................15 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Admissions Procedures..............................................................................................................................18 Fees and Expenses/Tuition.........................................................................................................................20 STUDENT SERVICES Matriculation - Admissions, Orientation, Assessment and Guidance ..........................................................24 Veterans Services ......................................................................................................................................32 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................................................33 Student Life ................................................................................................................................................38 COLLEGE POLICIES