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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 , the largest A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Bachelor city in 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 . 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.

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• 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, color, national origin, a. Exemplify civility as a hallmark of our diversity of thought, people, culture, ideas, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, institution and activities. religion, genetic information, gender identity, b. Appreciate and listen to one another veteran status or the presence of any sensory, with respect for our differences Strategic Goal 6: mental, or physical disability. c. Acknowledge that our own cultural Olympic College provides and supports For inquiries regarding the Americans with conditioning influences our perceptions quality comprehensive instructional programs Disabilities Act policies, contact Damon of other people that meet student and community needs and Bell, Vice President for Student Services and d. Are open-minded problem solvers respond to changing conditions. Achievement and designated Sec 504, College who manage conflicts proactively and Service Center (CSC) 544, 360.476.7476. For effectively Core Themes questions regarding Title IX compliance, contact Sue Riddle, Title IX Officer, (CSC) Olympic College has established four Core 4. A Quest for Community and 530, 360.475.7145. For inquiries regarding Themes and Objectives that encompass all Environmental Health nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and facets of its mission. These Core Themes and affirmative action: David Slown, Executive To demonstrate our values we… Objectives organize meaningful, assessable, and Director of Human Resources, (CSC) 528, verifiable indicators of achievement that form a. Contribute to the wellbeing and 360.475.7305. sustainability of our community the basis for evaluating whether the college is b. Serve as stewards of our environment achieving its mission.

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OC Poulsbo it satisfies the first two years of college OC Locations study at many colleges and universities. The OC Poulsbo provides expanded access to With three campuses in Kitsap and Mason Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is Olympic College for residents of North counties, students have flexibility to take designed to provide entry into a technical or and Central Kitsap, Bainbridge Island and classes where they want and at times semi-professional occupation or additional surrounding areas. This state of the art that work for their schedules. In addition, training for those already working in a field facility located at the junction of Route 305 campuses provide on-site services, cultural but desiring advancement. and Route 3 in Poulsbo features multi-use opportunities and student activities that classrooms, local bookstore, computer labs, OC Shelton offers General Education create unique learning environments. meeting rooms, a science lab, interactive Development (GED) preparation classes In addition to its campuses, Olympic College television classrooms, and a learning resource and testing, adult high school completion, also offers classes and additional services center/library. Currently, students can pursue and classes for English Speakers of Other at off-site locations as well as distance courses toward transfer degrees, professional Languages. Running Start (for eligible learning options to help students reach their technical degrees, and the Running Start high school juniors and seniors) is available educational aspirations. program. through the cooperative efforts of local high schools, as are Tech Prep credits for Mason OC Poulsbo provides extensive services County high school students. In addition, a including admissions, registration, tuition OC Bremerton non-credit continuing education program and fee payment, placement testing, career OC’s largest campus is located in Bremerton, offers community members opportunities for counseling, advising, and tutoring. Washington and provides students with what personal and professional enrichment. is needed to pursue their studies in a resource Specifically, Olympic College Poulsbo offers OC Shelton students have access to a variety environment comparable to most colleges courses leading to the Associate in Arts of student services such as advising and and universities. (AA) degree which can satisfy the first two registration, cashiering services, placement years of college study at many colleges The Bremerton campus offers a Bachelor of testing(also includes GED, Computer-based and universities. Courses available include Science in Nursing (BSN), an Associate in Arts Industry Certification Exams and proctoring Social Sciences, Humanities, Art, Music, degree (AA), Associate of Science degree services), tutorial services, and a bookstore. Mathematics, Science, and Business as part (AS), Associate in Technical Arts degree Multiple services are available for students of a transfer option. Students at Olympic (ATA), Associate of General Studies (AGS), with special needs, along with career College Poulsbo may also pursue an Associate certificates, college-level freshman and development assistance and online internship in Technical Arts (ATA) degree or a certificate sophomore courses, GED Preparation and and employment resources through the in multiple professional technical programs high school completion, and transfer and Career Center. including Physical Therapist Assistant, professional-technical programs. Accounting, Administrative Office Support, The OC Shelton campus provides students Numerous services are available to help Business Management, Legal Professional, with what is needed to pursue their studies students during their time at the college and Computer Information. in a resource environment comparable to including admissions, registration, advising, most colleges and universities with branch Through a joint vision to serve the a bookstore, financial aid, library, access campuses. Several classrooms are equipped community and businesses on the Kitsap services, tutoring, and veterans services. An with computers and interactive television Peninsula, Olympic College has partnered extensive list of services available can be systems that connect to OC in Bremerton and with Western Washington University in the found in the “College Resources” section of Poulsbo for classes and meetings. creation of Western Washington University this catalog or search OC's website at www.olympic.edu. Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo. For information, contact: Through the partnership, Western will offer The Bremer Student Center is the hub of OC Shelton a variety of degree programs, professional 937 West Alpine Way student programs and activities at the development opportunities, a lecture series, Bremerton campus. It is also the location of Shelton, WA and program for youth grades K-12. For 360.432.5400, 360.432.5412 FAX food service (cafeteria and dining library), information, visit www.olympic.edu/poulsbo-campus. a student lounge, game rooms, student E-mail: [email protected] government offices, physical education/ For information, contact: www.olympic.edu/shelton-campus athletic programs, multicultural services, and OC Poulsbo a gymnasium. See the “Student Life” section 1000 Olympic College Place NW in this catalog to learn more about student Poulsbo, WA Distance Learning activities or search the college's website at 360.394.2725, 360.394.2700 www.olympic.edu. 360.394.2705 FAX Options The Bremerton campus also has a childcare E-mail: [email protected] Distance Learning (sometimes called center, fitness/weight training center, music www.olympic.edu/poulsbo-campus “eLearning”) at Olympic College is defined practice rooms, art studio and gallery, and as any program which uses electronic media theater. Student parking is available in as a way to deliver course content such lots around the college campus with some OC Shelton as the Internet. Distance Learning may parking on residential streets. Kitsap Transit OC Shelton is a supportive learning also occur within a traditional classroom provides bus service to the campus and community serving Mason County for over when electronic media is used to enhance vicinity. 40 years. The campus offers personalized instruction. Distance Learning courses may use one of several Learning Management For information, contact: services in a friendly environment. The 27- acre campus has modern, high-tech facilities, Systems (LMS) including Canvas, Professors OC Bremerton including multi-use classrooms, computer Online, or other online course management 1600 Chester Avenue labs, meeting rooms, a science lab, bookstore, or Web 2.0 tools provided by textbook Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 library, video teleconferencing and wireless publishers, developed by faculty, or available 360.792.6050 or 1.800.259.6718 Internet access. as Open Source. 360.475.7151 FAX Students may earn an associate degree Online courses may be taught in one of E-mail: [email protected] or certificate. The Associate in Arts (AA) three modes, web-enhanced, hybrid, or fully www.olympic.edu/campuses/bremerton-campus degree provides transfer opportunities as online. Fully online courses replace all direct contact with the instructor, except through

4 Olympic College Catalog 2015-2016 General Information online media. Course material is delivered The Olympic College Bachelor of Science in exclusively through some form of electronic Nursing completion program is accredited About This Catalog media. Hybrid courses combine traditional by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing This catalog is effective July 1, 2015 through classroom instruction with online instruction. Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, June 30, 2016 and is for information purposes Each instructor teaching a hybrid course Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036-1120, only. It is not intended to form the basis determines the instructional piece that is 202.887.6791, www.aacn.nche.edu. for a contract. Olympic College makes a delivered in the traditional face-to-face reasonable effort to assure that the contents The Registered and Practical Nursing Program mode, and what content will be delivered of the catalog are accurate at the time of is accredited by the National League for online. Web-enhanced courses are those printing but reserves the option to amend, Nursing Accrediting Commission located at that meet face-to-face as scheduled, but modify, or revise any course or program in 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, provide access to course materials through this catalog for reasons that may include, GA 30326, www.nlnac.org; and approved by the Internet. but are not limited to: a lack of funds to the Washington State Nursing Care Quality operate a program or course; unavailability For the latest changes about distance Assurance Commission located at PO Box of instructor(s); a change in administrative or learning opportunities, check www.olympic. 47864, Olympia, WA 98504-7877, www.doh. Board of Trustees policy; and/or a change in edu/programs-classes/distance-learning or contact wa.gov/hsqa/Professions/Nursing. the laws, rules, or regulations by the state of 360.475.7770 or email distancelearning@ The Culinary Arts Institute is accredited by Washington which governs the operations of olympic.edu. the American Culinary Federation, www.acfchefs. community colleges. In any case, the college’s org. liability for claims arising from reliance upon Accreditation The Child Development and Family Center the contents of this catalog shall be limited is accredited by the National Association for to the tuition and fees paid by the student Olympic College is accredited by the the Education of Young Children located at to the college for those courses or programs. Northwest Commission on Colleges and 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC, In no event shall the college be liable for any Universities. 20005, www.naeyc.org. special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of Accreditation of an institution of higher The Human Services & Chemical Dependency earnings or profit. education by the Northwest Commission on Professional Program is accredited by Colleges and Universities indicates that it NAADAC, the Association for Addiction meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment Professionals, www.naadac.org of institutional quality evaluated through a OC Board of Trustees peer review process. An accredited college The Medical Assisting Program is accredited The Board of Trustees is comprised of or university is one which has available by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied community members appointed by the the necessary resources to achieve its state Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon Washington State Governor. The Board of purposes through appropriate educational the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Trustees is the governing body of Olympic programs, is substantially doing so, and gives Education Review Board (MAERB). CAAHEP College and all meetings are subject to reasonable evidence that it will continue to may be contacted at: 1371 Park Street, Washington State’s Open Meeting Act. do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350, www.caahep. org. The general public is welcome to attend integrity is also addressed through Board of Trustees meetings. The regular, accreditation. The Pharmacy Technician Program is offered monthly meeting takes place on the third via an admissions collaboration with Spokane Accreditation by the Northwest Commission Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in rooms Community College (SCC). The SCC program on Colleges and Universities is not partial 119/121, Humanities and Student Services is accredited through the Washington Quality but applies to the institution as a whole. As building, OC Bremerton. Assurance Commission (formally known at such, it is not a guarantee of every course the Washington State Board of Pharmacy) The April meeting is held annually at Olympic of program offered, or the competence of and nationally through American Society of College Poulsbo and the August meeting is at individual graduates. Rather, it provides Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP,) www.ashp. Olympic College Shelton. reasonable assurance about the quality of org. It also holds accreditation through the opportunities available to students who Any additional meetings, off-campus Board Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health attend the institution. meetings (e.g., OC Shelton) or cancellations Education Program (CAAHEP,) www.caahep.org. of the regular meeting are announced in Inquiries regarding an institution's accredited The Physical Therapist Assistant Program advance. status by the Northwest Commission on at Olympic College is accredited by the Colleges and Universities should be directed Contact: 360.475.7100 or 1.800.259.6718, Commission on Accreditation in Physical to the administrative staff of the institution. Ext. 7100 Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Individuals may also contact: Northwest Commission Colleges and Universities Physical Therapy Association. CAPTE may OC Board of Trustees* 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100 be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Beverly Cheney Redmond, WA 98052 425.558.4224, www.nwccu. Alexandria, VA 22314-1488, www.apta.org/capte. Jim Page org The Polysomnography Program which is Darlene Peters Accreditation by the Northwest Commission a collaboration with Highline Community Alice Tawresey on Colleges and Universities refers to the College is accredited by the Commission on Stephen Warner Accreditation of Allied Health Education institution as a whole. Therefore, statements *Board of Trustee members were current as of Programs, www.caahep.org. like "fully accredited" or "this program is printing of 2015-2016 catalog. accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities" or "this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on GED® Trademark Colleges and Universities" are incorrect and GED® or General Educational Development should not be used. is directed by the American Council on For more information, see our website Education. 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