Housatonic Community-Technical College 1999-2000 Catalog Visitors
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HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1999-2000 CATALOG VISITORS Visitors are welcome at the College, or the website, www.hctc.commnet.edu. Administrative offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some offices are open evenings. Other evening hours are available by appointment. Hours of the summer session are published in the summer session schedules.The Evening Division office is open until 9:30 p.m. when classes are in session. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION CATALOG INFORMATION Housatonic Community-Technical College will not dis- While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of criminate against any individual on the grounds of race, the information provided, Housatonic Community- color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, Technical College reserves the right to make any changes present or past history of mental disorder, marital status, at any time without prior notice. The College provides cat- mental retardation, sexual orientation, learning disability, alog information solely for the convenience of the reader physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, and, to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims or prior conviction of a crime, unless the provisions of sec- any liability that may otherwise be incurred. The catalog tions 46a-60(b), 46a-80(b), or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut cannot be considered as an agreement or contract between General Statutes are controlling or there is a bona fide individual students and the College or its administration. occupational qualification excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. With respect to the foregoing, dis- crimination on the basis of sex shall include sexual harass- ment as defined in Section 46a-60(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Although it is recognized that there are bona fide occupational qualifications which provide for exception from employment prohibitions, it is understood these exceptions are to be applied pursuant to section 46a- 68-33 of the administrative regulations. Further, Housatonic Community-Technical College will not dis- criminate against any person on the grounds of political beliefs or veteran status. Questions concerning College policy and practice or protection against discrimination should be directed to Brenda Alexander, HCTC Office of Affirmative Action, 332-5199. Catalog cover and catalog design by Michael Stein, Professor of Art Esther Watstein, Editor Susan Greene, Production Housatonic Community-Technical College 900 Lafayette Boulevard Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-4704 Catalog 1999-2000 GENERAL INFORMATION 332-5000 CONTENTS Automated Information Line 332-5200 About This Catalog inside front cover Academic Matters Calendar 5 Dean of Learning 332-5061 About Housatonic 6 Administrative Matters Mission of the College 6 President 332-5224 Continuing Education 6 Accreditation 7 Academic Support Center Role of Connecticut Director 332-5261 Community-Technical Colleges 7 Admissions, Catalogs Center for Business & Industry 7 Director of Admissions 332-5100 Admissions 8 Art Museum Financial Information 13 Museum Director 332-5052 Financial Aid 15 Center For Business & Industry Academics 18 Director 332-5056 Grading 19 Continuing Education Academic Services 23 Director 332-5150 Graduation 24 Counseling, Personal and Student Services 29 Student Development 332-5097 HCTC Museum of Art 31 Disabilities Support Center Programs of Study 32 Coordinator 332-5018 Course Descriptions 90 Evening Programs People 139 Evening Division 332-5050 Board of Governors 140 Financial Aid Board of Trustees 140 Director of Financial Aid 332-5047 Regional Advisory Council 140 Library 332-5075 Board of Directors, HCTC Foundation 141 Media Relations Program Advisory Committees 141 Marketing & Public Info. 332-5230 Faculty and Staff 147 Outside Events Index 159 Coordinator 332-5058 Payment of College Charges Business Manager 332-5004 Records and Transcripts Registrar 332-5088 Services for Students Director, Learning Support 332-5084 Special Services Director 332-5035 Student Activities Coordinator, Student Life 332-5094 www.hctc.commnet.edu HCTC 1999-2000 Catalog 4 Fall Semester 1999* Semester begins Tuesday, August 24 Registration and Orientation Wednesday, August 25 — Friday, August 27 Classes begin Saturday, August 28 ** Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 6 Late registration Saturday, August 28 — Friday, September 3 (Closed Sunday) Last day to add open courses without special permission Friday, September 3 Last day to drop courses and receive automatic “W” Monday, September 27 Thanksgiving recess Thursday, November 25 — Sunday, November 28 ** Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 25 Classes resume Monday, November 29 Last day of classes Monday, December 6 Final exams Tuesday, December 7 — Monday, December 13 Final grades due from faculty Thursday, December 16 ** Christmas Holiday Friday, December 24 Winter session Monday, December 27 — Thursday, January 13 Spring Semester 2000* Semester begins Tuesday, January 11 Registration and Orientation Wednesday, January 12 — Friday, January 14 Classes begin Tuesday, January 18 Late registration Tuesday, January 18 — Monday, January 24 (Closed Sunday) Last day to add courses Monday, January 24 Last day to drop courses and receive automatic “W” Monday, February 14 **President’s Day Monday, February 21 Last day of classes before Spring break Sunday, March 12 Spring break Monday, March 13 — Sunday, March 19 Classes resume Monday, March 20 Easter Recess Friday, April 21 — Sunday, April 23 **Good Friday Holiday Friday, April 21 Last day of classes Monday, May 8 Final exams Tuesday, May 9 — Monday, May 15 Final grades due from faculty Wednesday, May 17 **Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 29 Commencement Thursday, June 1 Semester ends Monday, June 5 Summer Sessions 2000 Session I - 8-week session Session II - 5-week session Session III – 5-week session June 5 – July 27 June 5 – July 6 July 10 – August 10 No classes on Tuesday, July 4 No classes on Tuesday, July 4 1999-2000 CALENDAR ACADEMIC *Dates subject to change **College Closed 5 ABOUT HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY- HOUSATONIC’S MISSION TECHNICAL COLLEGE Our purpose at Housatonic Community-Technical College Housatonic Community-Technical College has been serv- is to empower all individuals to develop to their full poten- ing students in the Greater Bridgeport and Lower tial. We are committed to lifelong learning for all. As a Naugatuck Valley area for more than 30 years. In that time, knowledgeable and dedicated faculty and staff, we work many thousands of students have graduated and thousands together with students in a learner-centered, supportive, more have been served in credit and non-credit courses. and stimulating environment. We prepare students to par- The College opened its doors in 1966 with 378 students as ticipate in, and contribute responsibly to, our global the Stratford Community College Center, a branch of society. Norwalk Community College. Housatonic became an inde- We strive for: pendent part of the community college system in July • Affordable, accessible, and high-quality higher education; 1967. • Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds, needs Housatonic moved to Bridgeport in 1971 into a and goals; rented facility, previously the Singer Sewing Machine fac- • An intellectually active and culturally rich environment tory, on Barnum Avenue. Searches to identify, purchase that features the largest art collection of any two-year col- land, and construct a permanent campus for the college lege in the country; continued until the College moved into its permanent cam- • A state-of-the-art campus with up-to-date technology and pus at 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, between ses- facilities designed to serve students, community groups, sions in January 1997. and local businesses; In 1993, Housatonic changed its name to • A vital liberal arts foundation to help students to develop Housatonic Community-Technical College in recognition creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; of its expanded mission to provide high level technical • Certificate, training, and associate programs for transfer education to students in the region. to baccalaureate institutions, for specific job and employ- Today, the Housatonic facility and its equipment ment skills, and for personal enrichment; are state-of-the-art, and the College remains based on the • Comprehensive student support services that work proac- solid foundations of continued service, providing education tively with students for their success; and programs to meet the needs of those in the eleven- • Active partnerships with the community, businesses, and town area centered about Bridgeport. other educational institutions. HOUSATONIC’S ACADEMIC GOALS The Housatonic Community-Technical Housatonic Community-Technical College is a two-year College Foundation, Inc comprehensive community-technical college authorized to The Housatonic Community-Technical College award the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Foundation, Inc., was formed in 1990 by a group of degrees. Students are prepared to continue their education, Greater Bridgeport area residents to assist the College and and to transfer their credits to four-year institutions its students beyond the fundamentals provided by the state, throughout the country. The career programs of the College and to help the College grow as a unique resource. It pro- prepare graduates for technical and semi-professional vides resources for scholarships, equipment,