Pierce College Student Handbook
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PIERCE COLLEGE FORT STEILACOOM AND PUYALLUP 2018-19 Academic Calendar For Pierce College at JBLM calendar dates, see www.pierce.ctc.edu/calendar SUMMER QUARTER WINTER QUARTER July 2 Instruction begins Jan. 7 Instruction begins July 2-5 Add classes without Jan. 7-9 Add classes without instructor signature instructor signature July 3 100% refund ends Jan. 10-18 Add classes with instructor (first 4-week session) signature July 5 100% refund ends (8-week classes) Jan. 11 100% refund ends July 9 50% refund ends Jan. 18 Last day to withdraw so class (first 4-week session) will not show on transcript^ July 9-16 Add classes with instructor Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day** signature (8-week classes) Jan. 25 50% refund ends July 16 Last day to withdraw so class Jan. 29 Pre-registration advising will not show on transcript (8-week classes)^ Feb. 7 Faculty Assessment Day* July 16 50% refund ends (8-week classes)^ Feb. 8 All District In-service Day** July 26 Instruction ends Feb. 12 Spring student registration begins (first 4-week session) Feb. 18 Presidents' Day** July 30 Instruction begins Feb. 25 Last day to withdraw/continuous (second 4-week session) entry registration ends July 31 100% refund ends Feb. 26 Open student registration begins (second 4-week session) March 21 Instruction ends Aug. 6 50% refund ends (second 4-week session) March 22, 25, 26 Final exams Aug. 6 Last day to withdraw/continuous April 1 Graduation applications due for name in entry registration ends graduation program Aug. 22 Instruction ends SPRING QUARTER April 8 Instruction begins FALL QUARTER April 8-10 Add classes without Sept. 24 Instruction begins instructor signature Sept. 24-26 Add classes without instructor signature April 11-19 Add classes with instructor signature Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 Add classes with instructor signature April 12 100% refund ends Sept. 28 100% refund ends April 19 Last day to withdraw so class will not show on transcript^ Oct. 5 Last day to withdraw so class will not show on transcript^ April 26 50% refund ends Oct. 12 50% refund ends April 30 Pre-registration advising Oct. 19 In-service Day* May 3 All District In-service Day** Oct. 22 Pre-registration advising May 14 Summer/fall registration begins Nov. 6 Winter student registration begins May 24 Last day to withdraw/ continuous entry registration ends Nov. 12 Veterans Day observed* May 27 Memorial Day** Nov. 14 Last day to withdraw/continuous entry registration ends May 29 Open student registration begins Nov. 15 Degree/diploma applications due in June 18 Instruction ends order to ensure evaluation prior to June 19-21 Final exams spring registration June 21 Graduation Nov. 20 Open student registration begins Nov. 21 RPD Day* Nov. 22-23 Thanksgiving holiday** Dec. 7 Instruction ends Dec. 10-12 Final exams *No classes, college open **College closed ^Date varies if class does not follow the regular college calendar Calendars subject to change. Please verify dates with the colleges. Emergency closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies will be relayed to major local radio and TV stations. Information will also be posted to the Pierce College website at www.pierce.ctc.edu. Visit www.pierce.ctc.edu/safety-notification to sign up for emergency notifications text alerts. For updated information on events and activities, go to www.pierce.ctc.edu/calendar THIS HANDBOOK BELONGS TO: Student Handbook & MONTHLY TERM PLANNER BOARD OF TRUSTEES INSIDE … VISION Angie Condon Possibilities realized: Jaqueline Rosenblatt 4 Pathways Steve Smith 5 Professional/Technical list Innovative and engaged Amadeo Tiam Brett Willis 6 Money for College learners enriching 7-15 College Resource Guide our local and global ADMINISTRATORS 15 Technology Login info communities. 16-39 Monthly Calendars Michele L. Johnson, Ph.D. Choi Halladay District Chancellor and CEO District Vice President for 40-41 Class Schedule Worksheets Administrative Services 42-46 Directories and Maps MISSION Denise R. Yochum Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Mark Haskins Pierce College creates President Pierce College at JBLM Executive Director Library and Learning quality educational Resources Jean Hernandez, Ed.D. Christie Flynn opportunities for a Pierce College Puyallup Oneida Blagg Interim President District Executive Officer for diverse community of Equity, Diversity Natural Sciences Tom Broxson Deidre Soileau and Inclusion learners to thrive in an District Vice President for Strategic Advancement Brian Benedetti Pierce College at JBLM evolving world. and Foundation District Director Martin Heilstedt Executive Director for Marketing and Communications Transitional Education CORE THEMES Jo Ann W. Baria Lori Griffin District Vice President Cameron Cox • Access for Workforce, Economic Fort Steilacoom Director Development and Professional of Student Life STUDENT SERVICES DEANS • Excellence Development • Contribution Sean Cooke Pierce College at JBLM to the Holly Gorski Puyallup Director Dean of Student Success and District Vice President for of Student Life Enrollment Services Community Human Resources Kelly Benson • Equity, Diversity, and Debra Gilchrist, Ph.D. INSTRUCTIONAL District Dean of Enrollment Inclusion Fort Steilacoom Vice President DEANS Services and Financial Aid/ for Learning and District Registrar • Student Student Success Applied Technology & Anne White Learning and Allied Health Success Matthew Campbell, Ed.D. Ron May Puyallup Vice President for Fort Steilacoom Learning and Student Success Dean of Student Success Arts and Humanities Tami Jacobs CORE VALUES Holly Smith, Ph.D. Michael Stocke • Learning District Chief Puyallup • Integrity Information Officer Business and Social Science Dean of Student Success Sachi Horback Agnes Steward • Respect • Accountability Pierce College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived • Sustainability or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding compliance contact the Pierce College District Title IX Coordinator, 253-964-6519 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood WA 98498. Upon request, this publication will be made available in alternate formats. /PierceCollegeDistrict @piercecollege / PierceCollegeDist11 4 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19 CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS 5 Programs UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES If your goal is a bachelor’s degree or beyond, it makes Pierce College now offers the following three Bachelor of Applied Science sense to attend Pierce College for your first two years. You’ll degrees: pay a fraction of the cost for the same education and enjoy BAS in Dental Hygiene – This program enjoys national acclaim and small class sizes and hands-on learning. recognition for consistently graduating clinically skilled and intellectually Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) strong dental hygienists. BAS in Homeland Security Emergency Management – This online and Associate of Science (AS-T) hybrid program is part of a guided career pathway designed to prepare n AS-T Track 1 for science pre-majors in biological students to become 21st century emergency management professionals. sciences, chemistry, environmental/resource BAS in Teaching – This degree leads to teacher licensure with dual sciences, geology and earth science endorsements in both P-3 education and P-3 special education. The program n AS-T Track 2 for science pre-majors in engineering, was designed with best practices in teacher preparation in mind. computer science, physics and atmospheric sciences Associate in Biology (DTA/MRP) TRANSITIONAL EDUCATION Whether you need to finish your high school diploma or learn English, Pierce Associate in Business (DTA/MRP) College has a program to help you build your educational foundation. Associate in Construction Management (DTA/MRP) Pierce College Adult Diploma (PCAD) Associate in Math Education (DTA/MRP) Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Associate in Music (DTA/MRP) English as a Second Language (ESL) Associate in Pre-Nursing (DTA/MRP) General Education Development (GED) PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL DEGREES Pierce College’s professional/technical degrees and certificates are designed to provide students with the technical and related skills needed for successful employment. ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATES Administrative Assistant Medical Office Accounting Office Assistant Medical Office Assistant Applied Accounting Accounting Technology Office Assistant Business Application Development Personal Training Computer Network Engineering Athletic Coaching Project Management Construction Management Bookkeeping Office Assistant Retail Management Criminal Justice Business Sales Database Management & Design Business Analysis Short Project Management Digital Design Computer Systems Administration Social Media Marketing Early Childhood Education* Construction Management Social Service/Mental Health Fire Command and Administration+ Construction Safety Technician State Early Childhood Education Certificate General Office Criminal Justice State Initial Early Childhood Education Health Informatics and Integrated Technology Customer Service State Short Early Childhood Certificate of Specialization - Administration Homeland Security Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services State Short Early Childhood Certificate of International Business Entrepreneurship Specialization - Family Child Care