Kirtland Community College Catalog 2003-2004 WELCOME A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the “college in the woods!” Your success is our business. Call on us for whatever you need. Let us help you plan and prepare for your life’s careers. We are delighted to have you join the Kirtland family. While you are at KCC, you should also take advantage of our intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, cultural events, skiing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, golfing, etc. Enjoy our unique and beautiful setting! You can feed our deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks, and small birds, but don’t get too close to our raccoons, bald eagles, and bears! Yours truly, Charles D. Rorie, Ph.D. President BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan Keith Farmer Carole Kuehn Sally Galer Chair Vice Chair Secretary-Treasurer Robert F. Bovee Roy Spangler Patricia Webb Arlene J. Wilder Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS OF STUDY Welcome Arts Vision and Values Automotive Assurance of Quality Business College Overview Cosmetology Student Profile Criminal Justice 2003-2004 Academic Calendar Customized Training Directory of Services Education Phone Numbers to Know Health Careers Maps Honors Industrial Technologies M-TECSM ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID Office Information Systems Getting Started Science Paying for College Transfer Registration and Academic Policies COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACHIEVING SUCCESS Exploring Educational Choices Supporting Academic Success PERSONNEL AND COMMITTEES Recognizing Excellence KCC Administration Getting Involved Full-time Faculty and Counselors Full-time Classified Staff KCC Advisory Committees SAFETY AND STUDENT RIGHTS KCC Foundation Safety, Security, and Emergencies Protecting Student Rights CATALOG INDEX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Facilities, Services, and Parking Community Support Services Communication with the College Community Glossary of College Terms The contents of the catalog are subject to change. Check the class schedule for the most current information. The catalog cannot be considered as a contract or agreement between the individual student and Kirtland Community College or its administrators. Kirtland Community College is an equal opportunity institution, encourages diversity, and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected category under Michigan and federal law. Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a priority of the college. Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources, is the 504 Coordinator and the ADA Compliance Officer. Katherine Nemeth is the 504 Coordinator and the ADA Compliance Officer for M-TECSM at Kirtland-Gaylord. VISION AND VALUES MISSION The purpose of Kirtland Community College is to improve the quality of life in the Kirtland region by providing educational programs and services. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Kirtland's mission stems from a commitment to the development of the individual and is guided by the underlying belief that learning is a lifelong process that must consider an individual's life experiences, motivation, and readiness to learn. Through this process, people can become more independent and sound in their thinking, make better decisions, grow in self-esteem and gain greater control over their lives. Education is a responsibility shared by the college, the individual, and the community. Education should stimulate creative, productive participation, instill the abilities to think critically and communicate effectively; encourage active participation in acquiring the skills and competencies necessary for a changing workplace; foster change in attitude and behavior, encourage exploration and instill desire to seek further knowledge, and foster a commitment to improving the quality of life in the community. Kirtland Community College acknowledges that its students and staff share a joint educational responsibility to improve student learning by assessing the extent to which such student learning takes place and using that assessment to further enhance outcomes. The community is defined as a region served, as well as a climate created. Kirtland's role within the community is to establish and build partnerships based upon shared values and common goals. Through these partnerships, Kirtland becomes a source of educational, civic, and cultural renewal. How Kirtland Accomplishes Its Mission Kirtland Community College accomplishes its mission by offering programs that prepare students for employment, that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges, and that provide the region with a variety of academic, vocational, and cultural opportunities. The college does this by offering associate degree programs, certificate programs, developmental courses, and continuing education courses. To complement its educational programs, Kirtland also provides support services such as orientation, academic placement testing, advising, financial assistance, remediation, tutoring, counseling, career planning, and job placement services, all of which increase the likelihood of student success. The college also serves the people and communities of the region by: 1. Serving as an information center/clearinghouse 2. Making its physical facilities and human resources available to citizens and community groups 3. Serving as a cultural and entertainment center that provides citizens with the opportunity for enriching experiences not typically available to rural communities 4. Participating with groups, individuals, and agencies in the economic growth and development of the Kirtland region 5. Working cooperatively with local educational and community agencies to broaden and improve the educational opportunities for all residents of the region KEY SUCCESS FACTORS For a provider of personal and career-enhancement options, carving a visible niche in an overly competitive environment is no small challenge. There is an almost compulsive tendency to strive to be all things to all people. To set out in this direction would quickly deplete the institution's valuable resources, or so fragment the mission and purpose of the college that it would severely limit Kirtland's ability to serve the needs of its constituents. Within this context, four key factors have been deemed essential to the fulfillment of Kirtland's mission and purpose. These are listed below: Quality of Educational Experience Regardless of the reason for which learners come to Kirtland to meet their educational and personal enrichment needs, the quality of their learning experience(s) and association with the institution will be a critical determinant of long-range success for the college. Issues of quality are not limited to the usual focus on assessment of teaching; rather, there are several additional attributes that uniquely contribute to degrees of excellence in the learning process: Spirit of Partnership Education is held to be a mature partnership process between the learner and the institution (in each and all of its many facets). Each partner shares the responsibility for contributing to meaningful educational and personal enrichment outcomes. The student assumes the responsibility for commitment to learning; the institution, through its faculty and staff, is accountable for creating and maintaining an effective quality learning environment. Education as "Guided Learning" Rather than the limited, traditional concept of teachers as gatekeepers of knowledge, Kirtland faculty exercise their role as "managers of learning environments," assuming the spirit of partnership in the educational process. Learner Maturity The life experiences of learners are recognized and valued as integral components of the educational process. The outcome engenders self-esteem as an inherent part of the educational process. Professional Integrity The mission and purpose of Kirtland demands the highest degree of integrity in the exercise of responsibilities, regardless of one's role and/or affiliation with the institution, be it as faculty, student, administrator, support staff member, or individual within the community at large within the Kirtland region. Success and survival of Kirtland as a viable force correlates directly to a collective dedication to use to the fullest the expertise, knowledge, skill, and experience available to support the institution in the achievement of its mission. Joy What makes Kirtland truly unique is that those who are associated with the institution find a deeply personal satisfaction in that association. There is a sense of joy in the relationships and of accomplishment in the work. A faculty member's observation typifies the feelings of those who have an affiliation with the college, regardless of status, function, or role: "I love what I teach because I respect who I teach. I love what I do because I am doing what I love." External and Internal Support Networks Kirtland is comprised of more than groups of students and faculty. There is a complex network of interdependent entities each with varied levels of expertise, knowledge, training and experience that exists within the context of both the institutions and the larger community served. The challenge is to bring about and maintain a harmonious balance in which the functioning of these interrelated networks supports the institution's mission and purpose. Financial Stability Proper fiscal planning and management are imperative in today's economy. Kirtland is impacted by federal, state, and