BHCC Catalog 2004-2005
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Bunker Hill Community College 2004 - 2005 Catalog Message from the President Message from the President Welcome to Bunker Hill Community College. Our college is friendly, affordable and close to home. It is also one of the largest and most diverse institutions of higher education in Massachusetts. We enroll more than 7,500 students, who attend classes on two campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea or at one of five neighborhood satellites — Cambridge, Chinatown, Revere, Somerville and the South End. Our students come from all over the world — more than 90 different countries — and from all over the Boston area. They also come from every possible background. Almost six in 10 BHCC students are people of color and more than half are women. For many students, Bunker Hill’s degree and certificate programs in the health care professions, business, computers or culinary arts are the roads to success. Others see BHCC as a good way to begin their careers in higher education. Bunker Hill Community College graduates seeking advanced degrees have transferred to four- year institutions such as UMass, Suffolk, Yale, Tufts, MIT, Wellesley and many other colleges and universities. Whether you choose to earn a certificate, an Associate degree, to pursue an advanced degree or to spend some quality leisure time at non-credit workshops such as personal financial planning, property management, computer skills or wellness programs, we at Bunker Hill understand that learning is the key to a better life. We also understand that education includes experiences beyond the classroom, so we offer clubs and organizations for every interest. Naturally, this includes athletics. Bunker Hill offers sports-minded students a chance to shine. Our women’s basketball team, for example, has won regional titles and our men’s team made the regional “Final Four.” Our baseball and soccer teams are also highly competitive. Several of our sports programs are part of the NJCAA, the NCAA for two-year colleges. Bunker Hill’s friendly atmosphere, caring faculty and wide range of student services make this a real community, and we hope you’ll become part of it. We practice an open-door admissions policy and our tuition and fees are affordable – just $100 per credit hour. This works out to less than $2,500 per academic year for full-time students. We also offer a wide range of financial aid programs to help you pay for your education. Our faculty and staff join me in welcoming you to Bunker Hill Community College. We’re looking forward to your becoming part of our Community. Mary L. Fifield, Ph.D. President 2004 - 2005 College Catalog 1 BHCC Goals BHCC Goals 2002 - 2005 Learner Success BHCC will provide students with innovative, quality educational resources, leadership experiences, and support services necessary to achieve academic success and realize personal goals. Workforce Education Partnerships BHCC will build and strengthen partnerships with business and indus- try, community organizations, and educational institutions to support student opportunities, ensure skilled workers, and engage civically minded community members. Recognition BHCC will strengthen its identity and presence locally, statewide, and beyond. Curricula BHCC will develop dynamic curricula and innovative teaching and learning methods that are competency-based, incorporate state of the art technology, and are responsive to workforce needs and diverse populations. Customer Service BHCC will offer student-friendly services that are responsive, efficient, accessible, and convenient. Funding BHCC will seek new resources and explore additional collaborations to support student learning, programs, and facilities. 2 2004 - 2005 College Catalog BHCC Board of Trustees/Massachuestts Board of Higher Education BHCC Board of Trustees Massachusetts Board of Higher Education* Stephen P. Tocco Chairman Aaron D. Spencer Vice Chairman Jeanne-Marie Boylan ~ Chair G.L. Peter Alcock, Jr. State College Representative Jeanne-Marie Boylan Community College Representative John C. Brockelman Matthew E. Carlin David P. Driscoll, Ed.D. Ex Officio Thomas S. Cunha Ronald Bonney, Jr. Bak Fun Wong Bernadette Rousseau Grace K. Fey First Vice Chair Second Vice Chair Secretary Student Trustee University of Massachusetts Representative Kathleen A. Kelley Richard Taylor James T. Richard J. Robert S. Miller Gerardo Darnell L. Chadwick DeAgazio ’84 * Villacrés Williams * as of July 2004 * BHCC ALUMNUS 2004 - 2005 College Catalog 3 Academic Calendar 2004 - 2005 Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2004 Spring Semester 2005 Summer Semester 2005 August 5 . Last day to register for credit courses December 29 . Last day to register for credit courses Summer Session I (6 weeks) . by mail, phone, or fax . by mail, phone, or fax Bridge Session (8 weeks) September 4 . Last day to register for classes/ January 21 . Last day to register for classes/ Academic ESL Session (9 weeks) . deadline for submitting applications . deadline for submitting applications May 19 . Last day to register for credit courses September 7 . Classes begin January 24 . Classes begin . .by mail, phone, or fax September 14. Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline February 1 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline June 3 . Last day to register for Session I, . .Bridge or Academic ESL credit courses October 6 . Graduation applications available February 8 . Graduation applications available June 6 . Classes begin October 11 . Columbus Day observed - no classes February 21 . Presidents’ Day observed - no classes June 8 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline October 21 . Last day to register for February 24 . Graduation applications due June 17 . Bunker Hill Day observed - no classes . CSDL/TV/External Studies courses March 10 . Last day to register for October 27 . Graduation applications due . CSDL/TV/External Studies courses June 29 . Last day for Session I course withdrawal November 11 . Veterans’ Day observed - no classes March 14 - 20 . Spring recess - no classes July 4 . Independence Day observed- no classes November 17 . Last day for course withdrawal April 13 . Last day for course withdrawal July 6 . Last day for Bridge session course withdrawal November 25 - 28 . Thanksgiving Day recess - no classes April 18 . Patriots’ Day observed - no classes July 13 . Last day for Academic ESL session . .course withdrawal December 16 . Last day to officially withdraw May 12 . Last day to officially withdraw from the college July 14 . Session I classes end . from the college May 15 . Classes end December 17. Day/Evening classes end July 21 . Last day to register for May 16 - 20. Day/Evening final exams . .CSDL/TV/External Studies courses December 17 - 19. Weekend College final exams May 21 - 22 . Weekend College final exams July 28 . Bridge Session classes end December 20 - 22 . Day/Evening final exams June 2 . Honors Ceremony August 4 . Academic ESL Session classes end June 4. Commencement Fall Mini Session I Summer Session II (6 weeks) September 20 . Classes begin Spring Mini Session I June 30 . Last day to register for credit courses September 22. Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline February 7 . Classes begin . .by mail, phone, or fax October 20 . Last day for Mini Semester I February 9 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline July 15 . Last day to register for . course withdrawal March 9 . Last day for Mini Semester I . .Summer Session II credit courses November 6 . Classes end . course withdrawal July 18 . Classes begin April 2. Classes end Fall Mini Session II July 20 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline November 8 . Classes begin August 10 . Last day for Session II Spring Mini Session II . .credit course withdrawal November 10 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline April 4 . Classes begin August 25 . Session II classes end December 8 . Last day for Mini Semester II April 6 . Schedule adjustment (add/drop) deadline . course withdrawal May 4. Last day for Mini Semester II December 23 . Classes end . course withdrawal May 21 . Classes end 4 2004 - 2005 College Catalog Table of Contents Table of Contents Message from the President....................................................................................... 1 Weekend College......................................................................................................... 38 BHCC 2002-2005 Goals.................................................................................................. 2 Academic Policy and Procedure.............................................................................. 39 BHCC Board of Trustees............................................................................................... 3 Institutional Policy Statements ................................................................................. 44 Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.............................................................. 3 Academic and Student Services .............................................................................. 46 Academic Calendar....................................................................................................... 4 General Services ......................................................................................................... 50 BHE and Massachusetts Community College Mission Statements ..................... 7 Mission of BHCC............................................................................................................ 7 Programs of Study BHCC Vision, Statement on Inclusion and Institutional Values ........................... 8