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Board of Trustees Community College District 22

Tacoma Community College's Board of Trustees is a 5-member policy-making body. Its members are appointed by 's Governor to five-year terms.

Lois Bernstein Liz Dunbar Dona Ponepinto Robert Ryan Pat Shuman Chair Vice Chair

TCC Foundation

256-566-5003 www.tacomacc.edu/Foundation The TCC Foundation was established in 1967 by a group of civic and business leaders dedicated to the continued success of Tacoma Community College. It is incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation to accept and administer gifts on behalf of the college. The Foundation receives bequests and donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Gifts to the Foundation benefit programs and activities that are not funded through state operating and capital budgets. The mission of the Tacoma Community College Foundation is to invest in student success. We do this by: • Securing private financial resources • Advocating for the college • Giving scholarships • Supporting academic and student programs • Supporting employee professional development and awards

Tacoma Community College 2020-2021 CATALOG The TCC Team Page 221 College Administrative Staff President Ivan L. Harrell II Executive Assistant to the President Karyssa Mathison

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Marissa Schlesinger Coordinator, Administrative Operations Lisa Korby

• Dean for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Interim) John Falskow

• Dean for Communication and Transitional Studies Kim Flack

Director, Adult Basic Education Rebecca Jayasundara

• Dean of Gig Harbor Campus and Continuing Education Olga Inglebritson

Manager, Continuing Education Janice Tayler

Coordinator, Student Affairs Melody Griggs

• Dean for Health, Business and Professional Services Krista Fox

Director, Applied Baccalaureate (Interim) Char Gore

Coordinator, Administrative Operations Linda Downing

Coordinator, Health Sciences Stephanie Thompson

Associate Dean, Nursing Julie Benson

Director, Workforce Education Kelli Johnston

• Dean for Math, Science and Engineering Katie Gulliford

• Director, Correctional Education Sultana Shabazz

• Interim Director, eLearning Dale Coleman

• Director, Library Candice Watkins

Vice President for Administrative Services Patty McCray-Roberts Coordinator, Administrative Operations Wayne Mask

• Director, Financial Services Sharon

Assistant Director, Financial Services Nermalyn Edwards

Manager, Procure-to-Pay Edward Phipps

Manager, Budget Julianna Dunbar

• Director, Facilities and Capital Projects Lon Whitaker

Manager, Capital Projects vacant

Manager, Custodial Services Colin Turner

Manager, Facilities Pat Mathews

Supervisor, Facilities Jon Hardy

Supervisor, Campus Public Safety Will Howard

• Executive Director, Human Resources Stephen Smith

• Director, Early Learning Center Renee H. Greenfield

• Director, Information Technology Clay Krauss

• Interim Manager, Bookstore Sarah Lewandowski Noble

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Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Judy Loveless-Morris Executive Assistant Natalie Boes

• Program Director, Institutional Research Kelley Sadler

• Coordinator, Organizational Learning vacant

• Coordinator, Institutional Assessment and Accreditation Liaison Officer vacant

Vice President for Student Affairs Karl Smith Executive Assistant Katy Ray

• Dean for Enrollment and Student Success Patrick Brown

Director, Advising Services Steve Fontana

Associate Director, Advising & Running Start Christy Perotti

Coordinator, Career Center Natalie Wilkerson

Registrar Amber Brock

Associate Registrar Keith Moore

Director, Entry Services (Outreach, Assessment, Testing & Certification Center) Christina Y. Nakada-Alm

Coordinator, Assessment Services Kathryn Held

• Dean for Retention and Student Success Jennifer Fountain

Director, Center for Academic Support and Achievement and Multi-Ethnic and Cultural Affairs (CASA/MECA) vacant

Program Director, Math Advising Resource Center and Business Education Center Shannon Pressley

Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction and Dedicated Tutoring Elmira Utz

Program Director, Writing & Tutoring Center, Cooperative Learning Center, and CALLab Heather Urschel

Director, Student Engagement Sonja Morgan

Coordinator, Conference Services Mikhail Goncharuk

Department Chair, Counseling Nigeria Bell

• Director, Athletics Jason Prenovost

• Director, Community Standards Dolores Haugen

Program Director, Fresh Start Stephanie Rock

Manager, Access Services Monica Olsson

Director, Educational Talent Search Deborah Walker

• Director, Financial Aid Kimberle Matison

Assistant Director, Financial Aid Lorena Saucedo

• Executive Director, International Student Programs James Newman

Asst. Director, Global Outreach, Marketing & Admissions Katie Van Wyk

Asst. Director, Intl. Housing & Short-Term Programs Namiko Bagirimvano

Vice President for College Advancement, and Foundation Director William A. Ryberg Coordinator, Foundation Operations Andre Jimenez

• Executive Director, Marketing and Communication Tamyra Howser

• Manager, Grants Research Walter Chien

• Director, Development Lynette Crumity

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Jared Abwawo Nigeria Bell Brandon Censon, RRT-NPS Mathematics Counseling Respiratory Therapy B.A., Egerton University; B.A., ; B.S., University of Central Florida M.S. University of Washington M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., University of South Florida M.Ed., Arizona State University Melissa Adams Mary F. Chen-Johnson, J.D. Library Marit Berg Written Communications B.A.Ed., Washington State University; Art B.A., Cornell University; M.L.I.S., University of Washington B.A., San Diego State University; J.D., Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law; M.F.A., Washington State University M.F.A., University of Montana; Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder, Ed.D. R.Y.T., Integrative Yoga Therapy Human Services Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein B.A., University of Washington; Communication & Transitional Studies Andrew S. Cho, Ph.D. M.A., Ed.D., B.A., University of California; M.S., Mercy Sociology College; M.F.A., Bennington College B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Gavan Albright Washington Biology Shea Bower B.S., University of California, Riverside; Diagnostic Medical Sonography Sherry A. Cmiel M.S., California State University, San A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Library Bernardino A.A., Centralia Community College; B.S. and M.S.L.S., University of Illinois at B.S., Washington State University; Urbana-Champaign Mark R. Allen, Ph.D. Chemistry Allen Braden Emilie Coates-White B.S., University of Puget Sound; English & Humanities English for Academic Purposes (EAP) M.S., University of Oregon; B.A., Central Washington University; B.A., ; Ph.D., University of California, Davis M.A., M.F.A., McNeese State University M.Ed., Seattle University

David Anderson Andrew Brottland Deanna J. Cole Computer Science Developmental Studies Drafting & AutoCAD, WCCW / MCCCW B.S., M.S., East Carolina University B.A., M.A., University of Oregon A.T.A., -Bremerton

Matthew Anderson Katherine M. Brown Bernard Comeau, Ph.D. Education & Psychology Counseling History & Philosophy B.A., Hofstra University; B.A., ; B.A., St. Thomas University; M.A., Columbia University; M.A., Pacific Lutheran University M.A., University of Calgary; Ph.D., University of Ottawa Jonathan J. Armel, Ph.D. Stephen Brown Mathematics Physical Education Pamela G. Costa, Ph.D. B.A., Mathematics; B.A., M.Ed., Gonzaga University Psychology Ph.D., University of California, San Diego B.A., M.A., Loyola Marymount University; Delilah Bruskas, Ph.D. M.S., Ph.D., Pacific Grad. Sch. of Psych. Megan D. Arzola Nursing Nursing B.S.N., Seattle University; Craig R. Cowden, Ph.D. B.S.N., Weber State University; M.N., Ph.D., University of Washington Psychology M.N., University of Washington B.A., Oberlin College; Jeff Calkins M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Bruno Arzola-Padilla Written Communications, Gig Harbor Campus World Languages B.A. University of Puget Sound Linda Cuadra B.A., Utah State University; M.A. Oregon State University Business & Logistics M.A., New Mexico State University B.A., M.A., University of Washington Rebecca E. Callahan Carol Avery Nursing Program Heather N. Cushman, Ph.D. Mathematics B.S.N., Oakland University; Biology B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.S.N., University of Michigan B.S., University of Michigan; M.Ed., University of Puget Sound Ph.D., University of Minnesota Gregory S. Carter, RRT Dona Aubrey Respiratory Therapy Kenneth Cushman, Ph.D. Health Information Technology B.S., Pacific Lutheran University; Biology A.S., Tacoma Community College M.E., Western Governors University B.S., University of Washington; B.S., Western Governors University; Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University

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Kimberly Davidson, Ph.D. Gregory A. Ferencko Ella B. Guilford Chemistry Mathematics Nursing B.S., University of Oregon; B.A., Rutgers University; A.D.N., El Paso Community College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington M.S., Western Washington University B.S.N., University of Washington, Tacoma; M.A. Antioch University, Seattle Sellie R. DeMarco Mike Flodin Mathematics Mathematics Anne Hafer B.A., M.A., Central Washington University B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Mathematics M.S., University of Washington Kyle J. Dillehay A.B., Smith College; Art Elizabeth C. Fortenbery, Ph.D. M.S., University of Washington B.F.A., Auburn University; Anthropology Kimberly A. Harrington M.F.A., Georgia State University B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington Biology Terry Scott Earle, Ph.D. B.S., Walla Walla College; Written Communications Kenneth R. Fox, D.A. M.S., University of Washington B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University; Written Communications Ph.D., University of Arkansas B.A., Fresno Pacific College; Kristen Harrison M.A. Fresno State University; Biology Jonathan D. Eastabrooks D.A., Idaho State University B.S., Marquette University; Health Information Technology M.S., Oregon State University A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Mary B. Fox B.S., University of Washington; Written Communications Gina Y. Hatcher B.A., M.A., Idaho State University M.B.A., Brandman University Business & Logistics B.S., Colorado State University; Jillian T. Edwards, ARNP, DNP Sandra Galta Sociology M.Ed., University of Louisville Nursing B.A., San Jose State University B.S., M.S.N., D.N.P., University of M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University Shaun D. Henderson, Ph.D. Washington Biology Sabine Endicott Alexandra Generous B.S., M.S., Auckland Univ., New Zealand; Counselor Ph.D., Otago University, New Zealand Developmental Education B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota Duluth B.A., University of Rostock, Germany; Len Heritage, J.D. M.A., Ball State University Sheri Gietzen-Olszewski Business Transfer Jeffrey M. Engle, Ph.D. Written Communications B.A. M.B.A., University of Puget Sound, A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Chemistry J.D., Seattle University School of Law B.A., M.A., University of Washington B.A., B.S., Seattle University; Sergio Hernandez Ph.D., University of Oregon Joanne Gillam Networking & Cyber Security Adult Basic Education, WCCW / MCCCW Benjamin Erkan B.A., University of Washington; B.A., M.Ed., Western Washington Web Development, WCCW/MCCCW University M.Ed., Western Governors University; B.A., M.S., University of Washington Heather Gillanders John P. Falskow, Ph.D. Library Ralph B. Hitz, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social B.A., B.F.A., M.L.I.S., Univ. of Washington; Earth Science Sciences; Music M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art B.A., Colorado College; B.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., Univ. of California, Santa Barbara M.A., University of Puget Sound; Mishelle Gillespie Ph.D., Florida State University Washington Corrections Center for Women Martin Hock B.A., Hawaii Pacific University; Computer Science Kendra Feinstein M.A., Western Oregon University B.S., Carnegie Mellon University; Mathematics M.S., University of Wisconsin B.A., University of Colorado; Pattie S. Green, Ph.D. M.S., Texas A&M University Biology David W. Howard, Ed.D. B.S., Ph.D., University of Florida Counseling Lia L. Felizardo B.A, SUNY at Potsdam; Diagnostic Medical Sonography M.Ed., Alabama A & M University; A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Ed.D., George Washington University

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Michael Huffman Min K. Kim Ruth A. Lopes Written Communications Mathematics Nursing B.A., University of Washington; B.S., M.S., Washington State University B.S.N., Union University; M.A. University of Oregon M.N., University of Washington, Tacoma Keith King Blaine J. Hunt Physics & Engineering Anne E. Lyman, D.M.A. Developmental Education B.S., Ohio Northern University; Music B.A., Claremont McKenna College; M.S., University of Minnesota B.M., The College of Wooster; M.A., Western Washington University M.M., University of Cincinnati; Corey Kline D.M.A., University of Iowa Philip L. Hunter Mathematics Chemistry & Physics M.A., University of Alabama Richard Mahaffey B.S., Pacific Lutheran University; Art M.S., University of California, Berkeley Tamara Kuzmenkov A.A., City College of San Francisco; English & Humanities B.A., California State Univ. at San Jose; John Inman, Ed.D. B.A., Wheaton College; M.F.A., University of Puget Sound Applied Management, BAS Program M.A., California State Univ. at Sacramento B.S., Ed.M., Oregon State University; Teresa Marshall M.A., Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University Meredith LaFlesh Nursing Mathematics M.S.N., Gonzaga University Joanne Iverson B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Nursing B.A., M.A., Univ. of California, Santa Cruz Matthew I. Mburu B.S., Seattle University; Business Transfer M.N., University of Washington Tacoma Paul Landry, J.D. B.Comm., University of Nairobe, Paralegal M.S.A., Grand Valley State University Corinne D. Jarvis B.S., Stonhill College; Health Information Technology J.D., University of Puget Sound Rachelle L. McGill A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Developmental Education B.S., University of Cincinnati; Y. Wendy Larsen B.S., University of South Dakota; M.Ed., Western Governors University English as a Second Language (ESL) M.Ed., Southwest Minnesota State Univ. B.A., Fu Jen University; Lielie Jarvis, MAOL RT(R) M.A., California State Univ., Sacramento Sopang Men Radiologic/Clinical Direction Written Communications B.A., University of South Florida Robert W. Larson B.A., Washington State University; M.A., Lewis University Business Transfer M.F.A., Michigan B.S., Indiana University; Kristen Jenkins M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City James A. Mendoza, Ph.D. Anthropology Counseling B.A., Western Washington University; Kimberly L. Lee, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC B.A., B.A., Washington State University; M.A., University of Minnesota Health Information Management M.S., San Francisco State University; B.A., The College of St. Scholasticia; Ph.D., Oregon State University Stephen Johns M.Ed., Western Governors University Written/Oral Communications John S. Miller B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; Yi Li, Ph.D. Nursing M.A., Southern Illinois History A.D.N., Yakima Valley Community College; B.A., M.A., Peking University; B.S.N., University of San Francisco; Kurt Kageler M.A., New Mexico State University; M.N., University of Washington Business, WCCW/MCCCW Ph.D., University of Washington M.B.A., St. Martin’s University Angela Mohanty, Ph.D. Edwin Lim, Ph.D. Chemistry Jennifer Karshna Engineering B.S., Winona State University; Early Childhood Education B.S., Institut Teknologi Bandung; M.S., Kansas State University; M.A., Antioch University, Seattle M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Stephanie Khan Sonia Llacer Monica A. Monk English as a Second Language World Languages English for Academic Purposes (EAP) B.A., The Evergreen State College; B.A., Shawnee State University; B.A., Carleton College; M.A., King’s College, University of London M.A., Montana State University B.A., M.A., M.A.T., Univ. of Washington

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Valerie K. Morgan-Krick Donovan Ramage Stephen Sandweiss Mathematics English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Political Science B.A., M.A., Gonzaga University B.A., Brigham Young University; B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Utah M.A., San Francisco State University Amber Mozeleski Mathematics Ivan Ramirez Carrascal, Ph.D. Suzan J. Schenk B.S., University of North Florida; Astronomy & Physics Physical Education M.S., University of Washington; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin B.S., Boise State University; M.A., University of Florida M.Ed., Weber State University Tomas E. Ramos, Ph.D. Allison B. Muir Written/Oral Communications Steffi A. Schrepfer, Ph.D. Adult Basic Education B.A., M.A., Univ. of Texas-Pan American; Psychology B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word M.A., Goethe University; M.Ed., University of New Hampshire Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi LaToya Reid Mary Jane Oberhofer Developmental Education Jeremy Sims Business & Logistics B.A., Hampton University; Networking & Cyber Security B.S., University of Calgary; M.F.A., Farleigh Dickinson University A.A., Tacoma Community College; M.A., Seattle University B.S., M.S., Western Governors University James Reisdorf, CPA Robert Olsen Business Transfer Brinda Sivaramakrishman Business & Logistics B.A., Siena College; Community Health B.A., Western Washington University; M.B.A., City University of Seattle B.S., The Evergreen State College; M.S., Eastern Washington University M.P.H., Mailman School of Public Health Liza Rendon Joyce Oswald Psychology Rebecca N. Sliger, Ph.D. Business, WCCW / MCCCW A.A. South Puget Sound Community Engineering B.S., San Francisco State University; College; B.A., The Evergreen State B.S., University of Utah; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University College; M.A., Saint Martins College M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington

Mary K. Pedersen Kellee J. Rickerl Jeanette M. Smith-Perrone, CISSP Counseling Director of Clinical Education Respiratory Networking & Cyber Security B.A., University of Washington; Therapy Program A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; M.S., Western Washington University A.A.S., Victor Valley College California B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix B.A., Chapman University California; Barbara A. Peterson, Psy.D. Jennifer Snoek-Brown Human Services Danielle A. Ritter Library A.T.A., A.A.S., Tacoma Comm. College; Developmental Education B.A., West Texas A&M University; B.A., Western Washington University; B.A., Niagara University; M.L.S., University of North Texas M.A., M.S., Chapman University; M.A., Pacific Lutheran University Psy.D., Southern California University Staci Polly Robinson, Ed.D. Adult Basic Education Kenneth R. Pimpleton Written/Oral Communications B.S., University of Central Oklahoma; Human Services B.A, University of Wisconsin, M.Ed., SW Oklahoma State University A.A.S., Seattle Community College; M.A., California State University; B.A., Northeast Louisiana University; Ed.D., Eisner College of Education, Jennifer A. Sorensen, J.D. M.S.W., Eastern Washington University California State University Paralegal B.A., University of California, San Diego; Jonathan Pottle, Ph.D. Annalee Rothenberg J.D., Brooklyn Law School Biology Accounting & Business B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University B.A., San Diego State University; Mary Stobie CPA, Retired, State of California Certified Nursing Assistant Per Provencher B.S., Western Washington University; ?? John Sandin, Ph.D. M.N., University of Washington B.A., B.A., M.S., University of Washington; Developmental Education M.S.E.E., Naval Post Graduate School A.A., Lakewood Community College; Melissa J. Stoddard, MICP B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Emergency Medical & Health Services Ph.D., New Mexico State University A.A.S., Tacoma Community College

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Mary Anne Tagulinao, CRRN Iyad A. Al-Aqrabawi Soyeon Bush Nursing Lead Application Developer/Software Navigator, International Student Services & B.S.N., Far Eastern University; Engineer, Information Technology Programs M.S.N., University of Phoenix B.S., University of Washington, Tacoma B.A., Korea University; M.A., University of Michigan Katrina D. Robert Andren Political Science Floriculture Coordinator, WCCW/MCCCW Kevin Cantwell B.S., Michigan State University; Database Developer & Administrator, M.S., Northern Arizona University Lorrie F. Ann Information Technology Navigator, Workforce Education B.S., University of Washington Edward T. Tharp Health, Business & Professional Services Horticulture/Landscape, WCCW A.A., Monroe Community College; Tina Celentano A.A., Clover Park Technical College B.S., Cornell University; Educational Planner, Running Start M.S., Amberton University Enrollment & Student Success Trung G. Tran A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Mathematics Natalie Archer B.A., University of Puget Sound B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic Navigator, BEdA University, Pomona B.A., Evergreen State College Iulia Cheptea Admissions & Customer Service Specialist, Alexia Valdes Namiko Ochi Bagirimvano International Student Services & Programs English & Adult Basic Education, Assistant Director, International Housing & A.A.S., Tacoma Community College WCCW / MCCCW Short Term Programs, International Student B.A., University of California; Services & Programs Walter Chien M.F.A., Otis College of Art and Design B.A., Ehime University, Japan; Grants Research Manager, M.A., SIT Graduate Institute Organizational Learning and Effectiveness Richard P. Wakefield, Ph.D. B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa English & Humanities Mary Bassett A.A., Fullerton Community College; Enrollment Coordinator, Washington Laura J. Chipman B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Washington Corrections Center for Women Website Coordinator, Marketing & Communication Christopher B. Willett, Ph.D. Julie A. Benson Mathematics Associate Dean of Nursing Andrea Cobb B.A., The University of the South; Health, Business & Professional Services Navigator, BAS Programs Ph.D., University of Illinois B.S.N., Minor State University; M.H.A., A.A., South Puget Sound Community Chapman Univ.; M.N., Univ. of Wash., College; B.A., The Evergreen State College Rebekah C. Williams Tacoma; A.R.N.P., Univ. of Wash., Seattle Library Dale Coleman A.A., Seattle Central Community College; Igor Beschieru Open Education Resource Coordinator and B.A., M.L.I.S., Univ. of Washington, Seattle Media Production Specialist, eLearning Interim Director, eLearning B.D., College of Theology & Pedagogy in B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Washington Yolanda Williams Moldova Business & Logistics Joseph Colon A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Natalie Boes Coordinator, Guided Pathways; B.A., University of Washington; Executive Asst., Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Special Assistant to the President M.A., Chapman University College; A.A., Tacoma Community College B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.A., DeVry University M.S., Western Governors University Amber J. Brock Joshua Wright Registrar, Enrollment Services Lynette Crumity Emergency Medical & Health Services B.A., University of Puget Sound Director of Development, M.L.I.S., Univ. of Wash., Seattle College Advancement and TCC Foundation B.A., Duquesne University Patrick Brown Dean, Enrollment & Student Success Jayme L. Crumpton B.A., University of Kansas Retention Specialist, Fresh Start Program M.S., Western Governors University B.A., Washington State University

K. Katherine Disney-Kantner Analyst - Business Systems, Information Technology

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Linda Downing Katie M. Gulliford Rebecca J. Jayasundara Administrative Operations Coordinator, Dean of Math, Science and Engineering Adult Basic Education Director, Health, Business & Professional Services B.S., University of Puget Sound; Communication & Transitional Studies B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara M.S., Cornell University B.A., Central Washington University

Julieanna R. Dunbar Ivan L. Harrell II., Ph.D. Andre Jimenez Budget Manager, Financial Services President Operations Coordinator, TCC Foundation A.A., ; B.A., Wittenberg University; B.S., Central Washington University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; Brian C. Johnson Ph.D., Florida State University Digital Marketing Specialist, Nermalyn S. Edwards Marketing & Communication Assistant Director, Financial Services Dolores Haugen B.A., M.C., University of Washington B.A., B.S., University of Santo Tomas Director, Community Standards B.A., University of Puget Sound; Kelli Johnston Matthew Feldbush M.A., Univ. of North Carolina, Greensboro Director, Workforce Education Programs Retention Specialist, Fresh Start Program A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; B.A., Evergreen State College Kathrine P. Heizenrader B.A., M.Ed., Western Washington Univ. Advisor, HS 21+, Transitional Studies Kimberly M. Flack B.A., Western Washington University; Emily Dykstra Jones Dean, Communication and Transitional Studies M.A., Miami University Navigator, WCCW/MCCCW B.A., Washington State University; B.A., Antioch University M.Ed., Seattle University; Kathryn S. Held M.P.A., The Evergreen State College Coordinator, Entry Services/Assessment Claire A. Jordan A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Employment & Talent Acquisition Specialist, Steve Fontana B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Human Resources Director of Advising A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; B.A., Seattle University Seth A. Hill B.A., Seattle University M.B.A., University of Phoenix Application Developer, Information Technology B.S., University of Washington Jennifer Keyes Jennifer Fountain Advisor/Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Dean, Retention & Student Success DeAndre Holmes Enrollment & Student Success Ed. D., Seattle University (candidate) Academic Advisor, Counseling & Advising B.A., Whitman College; M.Ed., Central Washington University B.A., University of Washington M.A., Northweatern University B.S., Central Washington University Tamyra J. Howser Cassie Knipfing Krista K. Fox Executive Director, Marketing & Workforce Advisor, Counseling & Advising Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs Communication B.A., University of Vermont B.A., M.P.A., University of Washington B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Gonzaga University Ma Pwint Koko Mikhail Goncharuk Navigator, Workforce Education Coordinator, Conference Services, Student Samantha E. Hutchinson B.S., University of Maryland Engagement, Retention & Student Success Advisor, Enrollment & Student Success B.S., Western Washington University Lisa Korby Charlene M. Gore, RHIA, CCS Coordinator, Administrative Operations Director of Applied Baccalaureate Degrees Victoria N. Ichungwa B.A., Wartburg College and Program Development (Interim) Senior Research Analyst, Institutional A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Research, Organizational Learning & Clay Krauss Director, Information Technology B.S., University of Cincinnati; Effectiveness B.S., University of Puget Sound; M.Ed., Western Governor’s University B.B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State Univ. M.B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Renee Hernandez Greenfield Olga Inglebritson, Ph.D. Director, Early Learning Center Dean Gig Harbor Campus and Continuing Tanya Losey Assistant Manager, Early Learning Center B.A., Occidental College; Education B.S., Central Washington University M.S., University of Phoenix A.A., Tacoma Community College; B.A., M.A., The Evergreen State College; Melody A. Griggs Judy Loveless-Morris, Ph.D. Ph.D., University of Washington-Tacoma Coordinator, Student Affairs Interim Vice President for Equity, Diversity, Gig Harbor Campus and Inclusion B.A., M.A., Seattle University B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.F.A., Western Colorado University M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

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Wayne Mask Jennifer S. Olson, Ph.D. Jonny Ristow Administrative Operations Coordinator, Coordinator, Art Gallery Media Production Specialist, eLearning Administrative Services B.A., Portland State University; A.A., ; B.A., Columbia Southern University M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University B.S., Full Sail University

Katlyn Mataya Monica M. Olsson Sharon A. Rivera, Ph.D. Advisor, Counseling & Advising Manager, Access Services Director, MESA Program, B.A., Western Washington University B.A., University of Washington Math, Science & Engineering B.S., State University of New York at Steven Patrick Mathews Rachel P. Payne Porchase; Ph,.D., Syracuse University Manager, Facilities Senior Communication Specialist, Marketing & Communication Stephanie M. Rock Karyssa Mathison B.A., Western Washington University Program Director, Fresh Start Program Executive Office Assistant, President’s Office B.S., Michigan State University; B.A., Seattle University Alicia Peebles M.A., Adler University; Navigator, Career Pathways Ed.S., Seattle University Kimberle A. Matison B.A., Whitworth College Director, Financial Aid Christy Rose B.A., University of Washington Christy Perotti Outreach & Recruitment Specialist Associate Director, Advising/Running Start, B.A., Portland State University Patty McCray-Roberts Enrollment & Student Sucess Vice President, Administrative Services B.A., University of Arizona; William A. Ryberg B.A., University of Idaho; M.A., Pacific Lutheran University Vice President, College Advancement; M.B.A., Western Governors University Director, TCC Foundation Hannah M. Peterson B.M., Western Washington University; Shawn McRavin Coordinator for Assessment, WCCW M.M., Indiana University Executive Assistant, Human Resources B.A., Western Washington University Kelley D. Sadler Adam Meyers Ed Phipps Program Director, Institutional Research, Workforce Education Navigator, Manager, Procure-to-Pay Organizational Learning & Effectiveness Worker Retraining A.A., ; B.A., Western State College; B.A., Evergreen State College B.A., Western Washington University; M.S., University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Keith Moore Jason L. Prenovost Jason Sandusky Associate Registrar Director, Athletics Manager of Technology Support, B.A., Chicago State University; A.A., Highline Community College; Information Technology M.A., Troy University B.S.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University; B.S., University of Idaho; M.A.O.L., Chapman University M.B.A., Touro University International Sonja C. Morgan Director, Student Engagement, Shannon S. Pressley Lorena M. Saucedo Retention & Student Success Program Director, Math Advising Resource Assistant Director, Financial Aid B.A., Oberlin College; Center and Business Education Center, B.A., Saint Martin’s University M.A., University of Washington Retention & Student Success B.A., University of Puget Sound; Marissa Schlesinger Ryan T. Mummert M.I.T., Whitworth College Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Gym Manager/Head Men’s Baseball Coach, B.A., Smith College; Athletics Larry Quintana M.A., University of Toronto B.S., Western Washington University Navigator, Re-Entry Program B.A., The Evergreen State College Rosealtha Schlitzkus Christina Nakada-Alm Family Support Specialist Director, Entry Services Neelim Randhawa B.A., The Evergreen State College B.S., Oregon State University Specialist, Outreach & Recruitment A.A., Green River Community College Sharon Schroder, CPA James R. Newman B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Director, Financial Services Executive Director, B.A., University of Wyoming International Student Services & Programs Katy Ray B.S., University of Phoenix; Executive Assistant, Vice President of Student Sultana Shabazz, Ph.D. M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology; Affairs Director, WCCW / MCCCW M.P.M., Keller Grad. Sch. of Management B.S., Boise State University B.B.A., M.Ed., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Tennessee

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Karl Smith B.A., Western Washington University Barrett Dean Allred Vice President, Student Affairs IT Systems Specialist 4, B.A., M.A.T., University of Washington- Katie Van Wyk Information Technology Seattle Assistant Director, A.A.S., Austin Community College Global Outreach, Marketing & Admissions, Stephen Smith, J.D. International Student Services and Programs Marlynn E. Arndt Interim Executive Director, Human Resources B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities B.A., The Evergreen State College; J.D., University of Washington School of Law Riabelle Vivas William T. Ballard, Jr. Educational Planner, Talent Search Information Tech Specialist 3, Anthony Solari B.A., M.A., University of Washington Information Technology Senior Infrastructure Engineer Deborah Walker Susan L. Bennett Chris Stancich Director, Educational Talent Search Instruction & Class Technician 2, Academic Advisor, A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Math, Science & Engineering Enrollment & Student Sucess B.A., Central Washington University B.S., Williams College; A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; M.A., University of Washington, Tacoma B.A., University of Puget Sound Candice Watkins Director, Library Katja Berghammer Elizabeth Stewart B.A., M.S., University of North Texas Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities ESL Pathway Navigator, Transitional Studies B.A., Eastern Washington University Lon Whitaker Christopher D. Betz Director, Facilities and Capital Projects Office Assistant 3, Janice Tayler B.A., Carroll College Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Manager, Continuing Education M.B.A., University of Montana A.A.S., Tacoma Community College B.A., University of Winnipeg; B.F.A., Concordia University Natalie Wilkerson Steven C. Biber Coordinator, Career Center, Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Amunoo N. Tembo Enrollment & Student Success Assessment Coordinator, A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Alejandra Bicknell Organizational Learning & Effectiveness B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma; Program Specialist 2, B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.Ed., Concordia University, Portland Enrollment & Student Success M.A., University of Delaware Brittney Williams Benjamin Bogaev Stephanie Thompson Educational Planner, Running Start Administrative Assistant 3, Health Sciences Coordinator, B.A., University of Phoenix Information Technology Health, Business & Professional Services B.A., University of Maryland University B.A., B.S., Washington State University Laquida Williams College Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Micah Tucker Coordinator, Access Services Eleanor Boice Resource Navigator A.A., Pierce College; Program Support Supervisor 2, B.A., University of Washington-Tacoma B.A., Evergreen State College Financial Services M.A., Faith Evangelical College & Seminary Colin L. Turner Bethel G. Wolfe Manager, Custodial Services, Facilities Workforce Education Navigator, Kathleen Boll B.A., University of Ulster Workforce Education Customer Service Spec 1, Gig Harbor Campus A.A., Pierce College; A.A., Everett Community College Heather Urschel B.A., The Evergreen State College; Program Director, Writing & Tutoring Center, M.S., Brandman University Peter Brickner Retention & Student Success IT System Administration, B.A., B.F.A., Western Washington Univ.; Cristy C. I. Yanos Information Technology M.A., Colorado State University Academic Advisor, Enrollment & Student Success Chau Bui Elmira H. Utz B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction, M.A., University of San Diego Dedicated Tutoring, Retention & Student Kristin Bulala Success Program Assistant, Outreach & Recruitment, A.A., Seattle Community College Entry Services, Enrollment & Student Success B.S., Pacific Lutheran University

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Patrice Bunge Charlene Dudley Molly A. Hagan Administrative Assistant 3, Early Childhood Program Specialist 3, Secretary, Math, Science & Engineering Math, Science & Engineering Early Learning Center A.A.S., Pierce College; B.A., Western Washington University A.A., Pierce College A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; B.A., Eastern Washington University Ashley Caughell Farhad Farhadpour Program Specialist 2, Athletics Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities Leona Hall B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana- A.A., Clover Park Technical College IT Systems Administration - Entry, Champaign Information Technology Kelly L. Farr A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Vickie Christensen Fiscal Analyst 2, Inst. Advancement & Foundation B.S., Western Governors University Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities A.A.S., Mendocino College A.A.S., American InterContinental Univ. Jon S. Hardy Paige N. Fichter Maintenance Mechanic 4, Facilities & Grounds Kimberly R. Cordova Fiscal Analyst 3, Financial Services Program Support Supervisor 1, Facilities B.B.A., University of Oklahoma Brian J. Harris Custodian 2, Custodial Services, Facilities Doris Couch John Fietz Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities Jeremy Helland Voc., Custodia 2, Custodial Services, Facilities Anita L. Cucchiara Program Assistant, Educational Talent Search Theri J. Flood Patricia G. Hermoso A.A.S., Pasco Hernando Comm. College Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Office Assistant 3, eLearning & Media Services B.A., DeVry University Ronda L. Daub Aaron Foelsch Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Program Specialist 2, eLearning Shannon L. Hight A.A., Truckee Meadows Community Program Specialist 3 and Help Desk April Davis College Coordinator, Information Technology Administrative Assistant 3, B.S., DeVry University Health, Business & Professional Services Ruth Fritz B.S., University of Nevada Reno Administrative Assistant 3, Retention & Chhoeungsaheng Hing Student Success Data Consultant 2 Beth Davis Entry Services/Assessment Program Support Supervisor 2, Entry Services/ Joseph E. Fyfe B.A., University of Washington Testing Certification Center Grounds & Nursery Spec 2, A.A.S., Green River Community College Facilities & Grounds John M. Housden Campus Security Officer, Campus Public Safety Tammy Davis Daniel Garcia Early Childhood Specialist 3, Program Assistant, Student Engagement Willie C. Howard Early Learning Center Campus Security and Safety Supervisor, A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Daniel Goulard Campus Public Safety Instruction & Classroom Support Tech 3, Jacque W. Dear Health, Business, & Professional Services Timothy Humbert Administrative Assistant 3, A.A., Tacoma Community College Customer Service Specialist 1, Enrollment and Communication & Transitional Studies Student Success Sherrie L. Graham A.A., Tacoma Community College Natalya Deshkina Fiscal Analyst 1, Financial Services Paraprofessional 2, Library and Archives B.S., University of Washington, Seattle Kristen S. Hunt A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Early Childhood Specialist 2, Rachel M. Guckel Early Learning Center Andrew Dobra Early Childhood Spec 1, Early Learning Center A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Custodian 1, Custodial Services A.A., Pierce College B.A., University of Washington Tacoma A.A., South Puget Sound Community College Misty D. Hadfield Elaine Iha Campus Security Officer, Campus Public Safety Secretary Lead, Health, Business, and Stuart Drake Professional Services Program Assistant, Writing & Tutoring Center, B.A., University of Puget Sound Retention & Student Success B.A., University of Puget Sound

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Wendy Jackson Richard M. Langhorn Hailey M. Lunsford Campus Security Officer, Campus Public Maintenance Mechanic 2 Facilities & Grounds Customer Services Specialist 2, Financial Aid Safety A.A.S., Community College of Denver A.A.S., Tacoma Community College A.A., Olympic College; B.S. Kaplan University Lawrence D. Larsen Chelsey Machin IT Systems Administration - Journey, Program Coordinator, Financial Services Theresa M. James Information Technology A.A.S., Columbia Basin College Administrative Assistant 2, Health, Business A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; and Professional Services B.S., City University; M.S., TUI University Olga Martynova A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Program Assistant B.A., Evergreen State College Sandra L. Larson Entry Services/Testing Certification Center Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; Michael S. Janke A.A., Highline Community College; B.A., University of Washington-Tacoma; Campus Security Officer, Campus Public B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma M.A., American Public University Safety A.S., Madison Area Technical College David Laughlin Sharon McBride Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid Leah Johnson B.A., University of Washington Program Specialist, Financial Aid Nadezhda I. Lavochina B.A., University of Washington Program Coordinator, Adult Basic Skills Frank C. McDougald Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid/Veteran Melanie A. Johnson Kristen Lawson Services Administrative Assistant 3, Office Assistant, Organizational Learning and B.S., University of Phoenix; Gig Harbor Campus Effectiveness M.A., Argosy University B.A., Union Institute and Technology B.A.,, University of Washington, Tacoma Jena McNeley Clifton Jones Sung M. Lee Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Office Assistant 3, Faculty Support A.A., Pierce College A.A., Clover Park Technical College B.A., Washington Theological Seminary B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma

Michael K. Jones Denise Levine Patricia R. Mede Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Administrative Assistant 3, Arts, Humanities Retail Clerk I, Bookstore B.A., Central Washington University and Social Sciences B.A., Rutgers University Nelly Melgar Barragan Jinxx Jones Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Program Assistant, Fresh Start Program Sarah Lewandowski-Noble A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Interim Manager, Bookstore Sokou Men Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities William A. Jones II Kelly Lieske Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Office Manager, Campus Public Safety John P. Michel A.A.S., Tacoma Community College IT Support Technician 1, WCCW/MCCC Chae Son Kim A.A.S., Clover Park Technical College Custodian 2, Custodial Services, Facilities Mark A. Linder HR Consultant 3 - Payroll & Benefits, Mike J. Miller Chad Kinlow Human Resources Grounds & Nursery Specialist 4, Facilities and Campus Security Officer, Campus Public A.A.S., South Seattle Community College; Grounds Safety A.A.S., Pierce College Chanry Mondragon Emily Kuhne Shawn M. Locke Data Consultant 1, Access Services Program Specialist 2, Entry Services IT Systems Administration - Entry, Information A.A., Tacoma Community College A.A., Tacoma Community College; Technology B.A., University of Washington Rebecca Montgomery Leana Lorentzen Payroll Coordinator, Human Resources Mary A. Knutson Fiscal Analyst 3, Financial Services A.S., Utah Valley University Credentials Evaluator 3, Enrollment and Student Success Viktor A. Lukyanov Susan Mooi B.S., California State University Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid

Hyuk Kwon Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities

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Natalie M. Moreau A.A.S.-T, Olympic College Allison Southard Hood Program Coordinator, Financial Services Early Childhood Specialist 3, Early Learning Troy Peterson Center Sakura E. Moses Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and A.A., Tacoma Community College; Scott Smith Communication B.A., University of Washington; Grounds & Nursery Specialist 2, Facilities & B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz M.A., Capella University Grounds

Michelle Mullins Tamara Pinero Colleen Spezia Program Assistant, Campus Public Safety Customer Service Specialist 1, Workforce Credentials Evaluator 3, Enrollment and B.A., Purdue University Education Student Success A.A., Clover Park Technical College A.T.A., Tacoma Community College Oleh Niemiets Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities Nora M. Price In Suk C. Stenstrom A.A., Dnepro Medical Technical College Customer Services Specialist 2 Data Consultant 2 Entry Services/Assessment Entry Services/Assessment Joseph Nienalt A.A.S., Tacoma Community College A.A., Kyeong Won College; HR Consultant 3 - Benefits & Leave, Human B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma A.A., Tacoma Community College Resources B.A., Columbia College Emily Roska Maria Stillwell Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid HR Consultant 2, Human Resources Larry Nolan B.A., Pacific Lutheran University B.A., Francisco Gavidia University Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Certification, Janae Ryan Patrick Stoment Customer Service Specialist 1, Grounds & Nursery Specialist 2, Kevin X. Nguyen Counseling & Advising Facilities & Grounds Custodian 1, Custodial Services, Facilities A.A.S., Tacoma Community College B.A., Univ. of Wash., Tacoma Jean Sullivan Nhan Nguyen Procure & Supply Specialist 2, Cook 1, Early Learning Center Lisa L. Sanchez Financial Services - Procure to Pay A.A., Tacoma Community College Cashier 2, Cashiering, Financial Services B.A., Albertus Magnus College M.S., Mt. St. Mary College Laurie A. Nicks Adrienne Scarcella M.P.A., The Evergreen State College Fiscal Technician 2, Bookstore Instruction and Classroom Support Tech 2, A.A.S., Univ. of North Dakota, Williston; Math, Science & Engineering Maria Sultan B.A., Moorhead State University A.A., Tacoma Community College Program Specialist 3, Enrollment Services, B.A., Pacific Lutheran University Enrollment & Student Success Cathy Nordstrom A.A., Tacoma Community College Program Specialist 2, Health, Business and Richard A. Professional Services Warehouse Operator 2, Jennifer Tatum B.A., George Fox University; Purchasing & Receiving Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid B.S., University of Washington A.A.S., St. Leo College; A.A., B.S., University of Maryland Dana M. Nystrom Aaron Tran Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Leigh Simon Program Specialist 2, eLearning and Media A.A., New Mexico Military Institute Program Assistant, Access Services Services B.S., University of Washington, Tacoma Robin L. Olson Jose Lemus Solorio Office Assistant 3, WCCW Customer Service Specialist 2, Financial Aid Anh T. Tran A.A., Whatcom Community College Library & Archives Para 4, Library Tatyana P. Orabey B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Program Assistant, Financial Aid Zahra Soumaei A.A.S., Tacoma Community College Early Childhood Specialist 1, Early Learning Hoang Oanh Tran Center Library & Archives Prof 1, Library Carlos Otero A.A. Tacoma Community College A.A.S., Tacoma Community College IT Network & Telecommunications - Entry, Information Technology Leonard P. Treanton Program Assistant, Math Advising Resource

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Center, Retention & Student Success Accredited: Certified as having fulfilled Deficiency: Lack of credit in a course A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; minimum standards established by required for a specific program, B.S., Evergreen State College regional accrediting agencies. Indicates graduation, or a degree. Also, a status Howard Turner that course work is accepted by other imposed on a student because of low Cashier 2, Cashiering, Financial Services colleges and universities. grades. See the Academic Review Policy.

Tamara Tyrsina Advisor: A member of the college faculty Degree: A diploma awarded by the Early Childhood Specialist 1, Early Learning or staff designated to assist students in college which signifies a student has Center planning their programs of study. successfully completed a program of study. Diane Valdez Audit: Take a class without receiving Instruction and Classroom Support Tech 4, credit. Directory Information: The only Math, Science and Engineering information authorized for external Commencement: An annual graduation B.S., University of Puget Sound release by the college without the ceremony held in June. Sean D. Vandommelen student’s written consent shall include Common Course Numbering: The Secretary Senior, Health, Business and student name, degrees and awards Professional Services Washington Community and Technical received. The college may confirm dates A.A.S., Tacoma Community College; College system has adopted common of attendance, date of birth, major field of B.A., Evergreen State College course numbers, prefixes and titles for study, participation in officially recognized courses that are equivalent at many Kaisha J. Vonnagel sports and activities and the most recent Early Childhood Specialist 3, Early Learning two-year colleges. Common courses previous educational institution attended. Center are identified by having an “&” character Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA): The A.A.S., Tacoma Community College at the end of the prefix, for example college has agreements with most of ENGL& or ANTH&. Natasha H. Walton the public and private four-year colleges Early Childhood Specialist 1, Early Learning Concentration: The subject or field of and universities in the state for the direct Center study to which the student devotes transfer of its students under guidelines concentrated attention. Jerome T. Ward developed by the Inter-College Relations Program Specialist 2, Financial Aid Counselor: A member of the college Commission of the Washington Council faculty who has special training in for High School-College Relations. Rachel J. Ward Bookstore Buyer, Bookstore guidance and who assists students Discipline: A branch of knowledge or of who have problems of an academic or teaching, such as Art, History, English, David W. Wellsbury personal nature. etc. Maintenance Mechanic 2, Facilities & Grounds Credit/Quarter Credit Hour: A Distinction Pathways: Themed or Angela M. Wheeler measurement of college work. Ordinarily, skill-based clusters of courses and Program Assistant, Early Learning Center one credit hour is given for one clock A.A.S., Tacoma Community College experiences recommended for meeting hour of attendance each week for a general degree requirements. Martha Wightman period of one quarter (11 weeks). In Distribution Requirements: A range of Program Assistant, WCCW/MCCCW some cases such as laboratory courses, courses required for graduation with an B.A., Westerrn Washington University however, two or three clock hours of associate degree, in addition to the major attendance each week are required to Timothy A. Wright department requirements. Campus Security Officer, Campus Public Safety earn one credit or credit hour. A specified A.A.S., Tacoma Community College number of credits or credit hours must Division: An area within the college be earned for a degree. which is devoted to a group of related Regini D. Yanson subjects e.g., Business, Humanities, Early Childhood Specialist 1, Early Learning Curriculum: The complete list of courses Allied Health, etc. Center offered by the college. Also, a group of Diploma, Canadian International Career courses required for a specific degree. Drop: When a student drops a class College before the deadline, nothing shows up on their transcript. See Withdraw.

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Elective: A course which is not Prerequisite: A course which must be specifically required for a particular taken before a student is allowed to take program. Used when students may another course. For example: MATH& choose from a variety of courses. 141 and MATH& 142 are prerequisites for MATH& 151. General Educational Development (GED): A program designed to meet the Quarter: A term of instruction consisting needs of adults who have not graduated of approximately 11 weeks. The regular from high school and who want to earn academic year consists of fall, winter and a certificate of high school equivalency. spring quarter. Passage of the GED examinations Quarter Hour: See Credit/Quarter Credit generally is accepted in lieu of high Hour. school graduation. Registration: The process of becoming Grade Point: A numerical value assigned officially enrolled in a college. Registration to a grade, as follows: each credit hour usually is required at the beginning of of A equals 4 points; B, 3 points; C, 2 each quarter. It includes the selection of points; D, 1 point; E and other grades, 0 courses and payment of fees. points. Resident Student: A resident student Grade Point Average (GPA): The is one who is financially independent numerical average obtained by dividing and has had a domicile in the State total grade points earned by total of Washington for at least one year credit hours completed in a quarter. immediately prior to the first class day A cumulative grade point average is of the quarter for which he or she is obtained by dividing the total grade registering and who has established a points on a student’s record by the total bona fide domicile in the state for other hours he or she has completed. than educational purposes. A financially Honors/High Honors: A designation at dependent student is also classified graduation for students who graduate as a resident if one or both of his or with a cumulative GPA of 3.33 or higher her parents or legal guardians have for Honors and 3.66 or higher for High maintained a bona fide domicile in the Honors. State of Washington for at least one year immediately prior to commencement Incomplete: An incomplete is a grade of the quarter for which he or she has given only when a student has done registered. See Admissions Procedures satisfactory work in a class but for some section for more information. unavoidable reason has been unable to complete the course or take the final Specialization: Set of courses in a examination. Incompletes must be major field of study recommended to converted to a traditional letter grade prepare for successful transfer into within one year of their issuance or they bachelor program at junior level in same revert to an ‘E’ grade. discipline. Specializations are offered for the Associate of Arts and the Associate Non-Resident Student: See Resident of Science degrees. Student. Withdraw: To officially stop taking Pre-Professional: A program designed to classes before the 55th prepare students for later specialization calendar day of in a particular field upon transfer to a the quarter. This must be done with an senior college or university. Add/Drop form. Withdrawals show up on a student’s transcript.

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