2007-09 COS Catalog
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College of the Sequoias Welcomes you College of the Sequoias is proud to provide college level education and support services to the residents of Tulare and Kings Counties. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing you with an excellent educational experience. Regardless of your need, you will find classes and programs that enhance your earning power, increase your awareness of the issues facing our society, and enrich your appreciation of the arts, sciences, and all forms of human achievement. As you explore our curriculum which is presented in this catalog, we encourage you to aim high, have lofty aspirations, and challenge yourself to achieve your full learning potential. Our faculty and staff are here to help you every step of the way—from deciding which classes and programs to pursue, to assisting you in succeeding in class, to providing a full and enjoyable experience of college life. When you are on campus, stop by the Sequoia building and say hello. I am always interested in the insights and experiences of students who attend COS! William Scroggins, Ph.D. Superintendent/President General Information Proposition 187 The preliminary injunction regarding Proposition 187, issued March 15, 1995, remains in effect until further court notice; students who are noncitizens or who are not officially authorized by federal law to be present in the United States will not be prevented from seeking admission, enrolling in, continuing their enrollment in, or attending any California Community College. Students will only be asked to verify their immigration status for the sole purpose of determining residence status for tuition purposes (March 24, 1995, California Community College Chancellor's Office). rs..Notice By order of the San Francisco Superior Court, community colleges and all other public postsecondary institutions have been prohibited from taking action to implement or enforce Sections 8 and 9 of Proposition 187, an initiative passed by the electorate on November 8, 1994. Pending further court order, this college will take no action to prohibit the admission, enrollment or attendance of any person who isn't a United States citizen or any person who isn't otherwise authorized by federal law to be present in the United States. Students and applicants will not be prohibited from attending or continuing their enrollment based on the provisions of Section 8 and 9 of Proposition 187. In addition, this college will take no action to determine the legal status of enrollees as such status relates to the implementation and enforcement of Proposition 187. Students and applicants will only be asked to verify their immigration status for the sole purpose of determining their residency status for tuition purposes. No information regarding any student or applicant will be transmitted to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), directly or indirectly, pursuant to Sections 8 or 9 of Proposition 187. Compliance Statement The College of the Sequoias Community College of the Sequoias does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including College District sexual harassment), handicap (or disability), or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in has made every compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), reasonable effort to determine that informa- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to handicap), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (pertaining to age), and the tion stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and programs offered, together with other and treatment and employment in, the College’s programs and activities, including vocational education. matters contained herein, are subject to change Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievance, or to request a copy of the without notice by the Administration of the grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints may be directed to: College of the Sequoias Community College John Bratsch, Dean, Human Resource Services District for reasons related to student enroll- Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator ment, level of financial support, or for any Donald Mast, Section 504 Coordinator and ADA Compliance Officer other reason, at the discretion of the District. College of the Sequoias The District further reserves the right to add, 915 South Mooney Boulevard amend, or repeal any of their rules, regula- Visalia, California 93277 tions, policies, and procedures. (559) 730-3700 The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s Student vocational education programs. College of the Sequoias recognizes its obligation to provide overall program and physical Right-to-Know accessibility throughout the College for persons with disabilities. Contact the Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Compliance Officer to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities Disclosure that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations concerning nondiscrimination in education or the The Student Right-to-know ( SRTK) leg- District compliance with those provisions may also be directed to: islation (Public Law 101-542) requires an insti- tution to produce and publicly disclose its Office for Civil Rights graduate rate and transfer rate. U.S. Department of Education These two SRTK rates have been derived 221 Main Street, Suite 1020 from the annual IPEDs/Graduation Rate Sur- San Francisco, California 94105 vey performed by the California Community Students with disabilities attending College of the Sequoias are able to receive instructional Colleges Chancellor's Office and are available materials in alternate formats to assist them in achieving academic success. Alternate formats include from the Dean, Student Services in Room audio, (books on tape, CD, or MP 3). Braille, electronic text, large print, or tactile graphics (raised lines 103A. Copies may also be requested by calling representing graphics, diagrams of pictures). In additional, members of the community who may possess a (559) 730-3879. disability may request COS published materials in alternate formats. College of the Sequoias is an equal opportunity employer. 2 General Information 2007-2009 Catalog and Announcement of Courses College of the Sequoias A Public Community College College of the Sequoias is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Community College League of California. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Blvd, Novato, CA 94949, telephone (415) 506-0234, Fax (415) 506-0238), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The College is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. It is listed in the Directory of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and in the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Organiza- tions, 1990-91, a publication of the American Council on Education. The college is approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept international students and is approved for veteran training under both State and Federal laws. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS College of the Sequoias recognizes its obligation to provide overall program and physical accessibility throughout the College for persons with disabilities. Contact the Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Compliance Officer to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. COLLEGE oF tHE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 915 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, California 93277 (559) 730-3700 Published by the Board of Trustees 3 General Information Board of Trustees GREG SHERMAN, (WARD 1) SUE SHANNON (WARD 2) EARL MANN, CLERK (WARD 3) LORI CARDOZA, VICE PRESIDENT (WARD 4) JOHN A. ZUMWALT, PRESIDENT (WARD 5) JOHANA AVILA, STUDENT TRUSTEE Administration William Scroggins ............................................. Superintendent/President Rod W. Frese ..................................................... Vice President, Administrative Services Frances Gusman ................................................ Vice President, Student Services Ronald Johnson.................................................. Vice President, Academic Services John Bratsch ................................................................... Dean, Human Resource Services Brent Calvin ..................................................................... Dean, Business and Social Sciences Cindy DeLain ................................................................... Dean, Athletics, Nursing and Allied Health Larry Dutto ..................................................................... Dean, Vocational Education Linda M. Fontanilla ........................................................ Dean, Student Services Tim Hollabaugh .............................................................. Dean, Technology Services Don Mast ........................................................................