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General Information Welcome! Environment of the College Olympic College (OC) offers many opportunities to excel. OC students can The site of the largest Olympic College take courses to satisfy the first two years campus is located in Bremerton, a city of of a baccalaureate degree, which allow more than 37,700 in Kitsap County with students to transfer to colleges and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains universities to complete their four year and Mount Rainier. Bremerton has many degrees. Additionally, students can expand new parks, public art, new hotels, and other their job skills, enhance their academic development that is changing the downtown skills to prepare for college, take courses to area and the city. The town has a direct prepare for new careers, or get retraining. connection by ferry to Seattle, the largest A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Bachelor city in Washington State, providing ample of Applied Science in Information Systems opportunities to attend professional sports and Mechanical Engineering degrees are also events and explore art, theater, and other available. cultural offerings. Along the way, staff and faculty want to The Poulsbo campus is also located in Kitsap OC started in 1946 with 575 see students succeed, and many services are County. The city has a population of 9,200 full-time students in Bremerton. provided to help. Please use this catalog to and is growing. The site of the Poulsbo learn about policies and procedures, degrees campus in Olhava has seen the addition of Since then the college has grown, and certificates, enrollment, registration, new stores and new housing developments serving more than 13,000 full- and advisors who can help students create an near the campus. The city of Poulsbo is close and part-time students a year. A educational plan that will assist in reaching to ferries that can take residents and visitors personal and professional goals. A wealth to Seattle and surrounding towns across satellite campus opened in Shelton of information about resources and cultural Puget Sound. in 1968 to provide classes to Mason activities is also available to students. Shelton, a city of 9,800 inhabitants, is in County residents; a permanent Mason County. The town is 22 miles from Olympia, the state’s capital, and is located a campus was established in 1995. About the College short distance from the spectacular beauty The Poulsbo campus opened OC started in 1946 with 575 full-time of Hood Canal, local and state parks, and in 2004 to create additional students in Bremerton. Since then, the Olympic National Park. The area is known for its pace and quality of life. educational opportunities in Kitsap college has grown and now serves more than 14,000 full- and part-time students a County. About 1,300 full-time/ year within the district of Kitsap and Mason part-time staff and faculty serve counties. The number of locations has Mission, Vision, Values continued to expand over the years as well. the needs of students across the A satellite campus opened in Shelton in 1968 Mission campuses. to provide classes to Mason County residents; Olympic College enriches our diverse a permanent campus was established communities through quality education and in 1995. The Poulsbo campus opened in support so students achieve their educational Student Profile the winter of 2004 to create additional goals. educational opportunities in Kitsap County. • 48% full-time – 12+ credits (Adopted 3/99, Reaffirmed 6/05 and 8/08, Other locations in the community as well as • 52% part-time – less than 12 distance learning, evening, and weekend revised 11/12) credits classes provide even more options. Vision • 25% under age 20 The college has made a variety of changes At Olympic College we envision learning as a • 41% 20-29 to accommodate the growth of students, life enhancing journey of discovery where: • 18% 30-39 technology, and student needs. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Applied I. Our students are life-long learners in a • 16% 40+ Science in Information Systems, or Bachelor global society. • Median age: 25 years of Science in Mechanical Engineering degrees now available at the Bremerton campus or • To realize our vision, we will focus on choose to transfer to one of the universities student learning and success, promoting that are co-located at the Bremerton or learning through accessible education, Poulsbo campuses. personalized service, adaptive and In response to the growing need for housing, innovative teaching, and an ongoing the College opened its own residence hall commitment to academic excellence. in fall 2013. In 2014 Olympic College was awarded a $200,000 grant from the SBCTC II. Our employees are empowered to to initiate a Bachelor of Applied Science achieve the college mission. program in Information Systems. Late this • To realize our vision, we will appreciate summer Olympic College plans to break and value our employees, providing ground on the new 75,000 square foot opportunities to enhance professional College Instruction Center (CIC) that will skills, encouraging learning and house the Art, Music, Drama, and Health advancement, and prioritizing and Occupations programs. This state-of-the-art, sharing institutional resources. multipurpose instructional space will replace the Art, Music and Theater buildings. These new advancements and additions truly allow III. Our community recognizes the OC to reach its full potential and strengthen college as its cornerstone of learning. the quality of education. 2 Olympic College Catalog 2015-2016 General Information • To realize our vision, we will develop c. Study and model choices and practices Core Theme A strong community partnerships and that enhance environmental health, Student Learning and Quality Teaching fulfill our role as a cultural center, economic vitality, and social justice enriching those we serve by creating • Objective 1 - Curriculum and programs relevant educational options and 5. The Thoughtful Use of Our Finite facilitate student success. bringing a diverse array of activities to Resources, including Ourselves • Objective 2 - Faculty are effective the region. To demonstrate our values we… educators. (Approved by the Board of Trustees, a. Empower employees to assert leadership • Objective 3 - Students learn. 1/08) and engage in institutional decision making Core Theme B Values b. Develop, prioritize and communicate Student Access and Support We honor our shared values by holding our goals collaboratively ourselves and each other accountable for: c. Identify, share, and make the most • Objective 1 - Maintain enrollment levels effective use of our resources and ensure equal access to education. 1. A Dedication to Public Service and d. Work together to accomplish our tasks • Objective 2 - OC students are retained and complete their educational goals. Higher Education and achieve the college mission • Objective 3 - Student support facilitates To demonstrate our values we… e. Strive for a balanced work environment in which we are efficient and student success. a. Commit ourselves to student learning competent, but also kind and friendly and success (Approved by the Board of Trustees, Core Theme C b. Embrace the wide-ranging mission of 6/08) College Environment the community college c. Meet or exceed professional standards • Objective 1 - Olympic College employees of practice and ethics foster a healthy work environment that 2014-2017 Strategic embraces our values. d. Champion the principles of academic freedom and intellectual honesty Goals • Objective 2 - Employees and students at Olympic College appreciate diversity and e. Foster innovation, creativity, and Strategic Goal 1: respect our differences. flexibility in our efforts to offer exemplary education and service Olympic College students succeed by • Objective 3 - OC engages in responsible engaging in campus life and meeting their stewardship of our resources. f. Regularly evaluate our practice and self-determined educational goals. make changes to better support those who are underserved Strategic Goal 2: Core Theme D Community Enrichment and Responsiveness 2. A Commitment to Life-long Learning Olympic College applies collaborative and transparent decision-making processes that • Objective 1 - Affirm the relevance of To demonstrate our values we… engage the wider College community in OC's existing education and training a. Assess our work rigorously and planning the College’s future. offerings to community needs. reflectively to improve our knowledge • Objective 2 - Ensure strong partnerships b. Improve our practices and behaviors as Strategic Goal 3: between Olympic College and the we learn better ways of working Olympic College communication among communities we serve. c. Take thoughtful risks to acquire new employees, students, and the community is • Objective 3 - Fulfill and enhance Olympic perspectives and skills clear, consistent, and reliable. College's role as a cultural resource. d. Create a learning environment in which each learner is welcomed, encouraged Strategic Goal 4: Equal Opportunity and supported Olympic College serves as a site for cultural events, promoting diversity and inclusion to College 3. The Practice of Civil and Constructive the wider college community. It is the policy of Washington’s community and Discourse and Respect for Diversity technical colleges to provide equal opportunity To demonstrate our values we… Strategic Goal 5: in education and employment regardless of Olympic College respects and supports race, ethnicity, creed,

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