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www.gbcnv.edu ELKO MAIN CAMPUS ELY 1500 College Parkway WINNEMUCCA BRANCH CAMPUS Elko, NV 89801 BRANCH CAMPUS 775.738.8493 2115 Bobcat Drive 5490 Kluncy Canyon Road Ely, NV 89301 Winnemucca, NV 89445 775.289.3589 775.623.4824 DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL 1 www.gbcnv.edu NOTICES In compliance with the crime awareness provisions of the Campus Security Act of 1990, crime sta- tistics for GBC are available at Student Services, Berg Hall. The college calendar, the courses and curricula described in the Class Schedules and the General Catalog, and the teaching personnel listed herein, are subject to change at any time by official GBC has joined other colleges and universities across the nation in encouraging the elimination of action of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN), which governs Great alcohol and other drug abuse. A substantial number of adults misuse and abuse alcohol, with Basin College (GBC). resulting problems in health, academic and vocational performance, social and personal relation- ships, and financial and legal matters. The rules and regulations stated in this catalog are for information only and in no way constitute a contract between a student or faculty member and GBC. The UCCSN reserves the right to change We at GBC value your right to make your own choice. As with any privilege, however, there is a any regulation or requirement at any time. responsibility. To those choosing to drink alcoholic beverages, comes the duty of doing so in a man- ner that is consistent with the laws of the state and community norms, and with respect for the GBC complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. rights of others. This act was designated to protect the privacy of educational records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. (This does In order to reduce and prevent alcohol-related problems, we have developed a substance abuse not, however, include challenging the fairness of a grade.) prevention program. During the school year, information and programs will be offered to promote the responsible use of alcoholic beverages and prevent the use of drugs. No one shall have access to nor will the campus disclose any information from a student’s educa- tional records without the written consent of the student. Information will be disclosed to staff per- All GBC buildings are designated as tobacco free. forming an assigned college function, authorized representatives from federal and state agencies, officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll, accrediting agencies carrying out GBC will not tolerate sexual harassment of students or employees. Sexual harassment is a viola- their accreditation function, persons in compliance with a judicial order, officials providing stu- tion of professional ethics and federal and state laws. For information on awareness training and dents with financial aid, the audit firm retained by the UCCSN, authorized law enforcement agen- brochures call 775.753.2282. cies, and persons in an emergency in order to protect the health/safety of students or other per- sons. Great Basin College (GBC) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EEO) educational insti- tution. It is guided by the principle that equal opportunity means more than equal employment GBC may release directory-type information outside the college unless you complete a specific form opportunity, and that access to facilities and services shall be available to all people regardless of available at Admissions and Records, Berg Hall or your local branch. To withhold disclosure, their race, age, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. This principle is Admissions and Records must receive written notification by the end of the first week of classes for applicable to every member of the GBC/UCCSN community, both students and employed personnel the 16-week semester. Directory information is generally defined as student name, address, tele- at every level, and to all facilities and services. phone number, dates of attendance, degrees, and awards. Hazing has no place within a community of scholars. The UCCSN affirms its opposition to any The Student Assistance General Provisions of Public Law 101-542 requires all institutions that par- form of hazing. UCCSN institutions advocate civility in society and an adherence to the fundamen- ticipate in student financial assistance programs as authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education tal principles of honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, development of individual character, and sensi- Act of 1965 and Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991, Public Law 102-26, to disclose tivity to the dignity of all persons. These principles should be fostered and nurtured in a broad the graduation rate and /or persistence rate of all full-time, degree-seeking or certificate-seeking spectrum of activities that yield social, intellectual and physical benefits. Therefore, hazing of any undergraduate students. Information and statistics are available from the Admissions and Records nature is unacceptable at any public institution of higher education in the State of Nevada. For Office, Berg Hall, 775.753.2102. more information and reporting procedure, call 775.753.2282. 2 GREAT BASIN COLLEGE TABLE OF CONTENTS www.gbcnv.edu 2001–2002 Academic Calendar . .5 Appendix — Title II: Procedures Applicable to UCCSN Systems . .130 UCCSN — The University and Community College System of Nevada . .6 Faculty and Administration . .141 TABLE OFCONTENTS GBC Degree and Certificate Programs . .7 A GBC Quick Reference Guide . .144 Welcome to GBC . .8 A GBC Glossary of Terms . .147 GBC Mission and Philosophy . .12 GBC Service Area Map . .149 Getting Started . .14 GBC Elko Campus Map . .150 You Should Know... .22 Index . .152 Resources and Services . .26 Fees and Financial Aid . .33 Academic Standards . .42 GBC General Education Requirements . .49 Bachelor Degrees . .50 Associate Degrees . .60 Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates Occupational – Technical . .64 Weekend Business College . .66 Course Offerings . .90 DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL 3 FROM THE PRESIDENT www.gbcnv.edu GBC — A College on the Move houses computer classrooms, distance education video class- rooms, two science labs, a resource center for the Elementary This fall, as students return to the various campuses of Great Education program, professional development centers for teach- Basin College, many exciting changes await them. New educa- ers, faculty offices, and an interactive learning center with 72 tional programs and beautiful new facilities and campus computer stations. grounds are just a few of the changes. Students at the Ely Branch Campus will return to find the shop Not so long ago, students attending GBC were able to pursue and administrative additions to the building underway with Associate degrees and complete Certificate programs. If they completion anticipated for next spring. This additional space had a desire to further their education to the baccalaureate will allow GBC to expand its offerings to include vocational pro- level, their only choice was to attend a university hundreds of grams such as welding and building maintenance training. miles from home. That reality has changed. In Fall of 1999, GBC began offering courses for its first baccalaureate degree One of the key issues GBC administrators have focused on is program — a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Last providing convenient, safe, and affordable housing for our stu- May, of the 194 students who walked across the stage at gradu- dents. Talks are currently underway to acquire housing units ation to receive their degrees, 18 of them received their adjacent to the Elko campus for this purpose. In the meantime, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. This was a very the college has negotiated a contract with the High Desert Inn proud moment for students and faculty alike — the culmination to provide housing for students this fall. The fourth floor of the of a lot of hard work and a great deal of persistence. High Desert Inn has been reserved for GBC students. The hous- ing package includes room, meals, transportation to the campus This fall, we will begin offering courses leading to our second and other amenities such as an indoor pool and exercise room, baccalaureate degree — a Bachelor of Applied Science. We fully all for an affordable price. A resident adviser will oversee the expect to see graduates from the program in Spring of 2002. daily activities of the students at the High Desert Inn. The next baccalaureate degree awaiting approval from our accrediting agency is a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative and Another new addition is the “Student Central” area located in Professional Studies. The basic courses for this degree will be Berg Hall. This office will be a multi-purpose student area, offered this fall. Other baccalaureate programs are in the plan- housing such activities as recruitment, retention, housing, advis- ning stage for implementation in the near future. ing, student ambassadors, and the GBC Foundation phonathon. By combining all these activities in a central location, we hope Not only has Great Basin College made great strides in program to improve communication between the various offices and bet- offerings, but the physical appearance of the campuses has ter serve the needs of our students. changed dramatically. Students returning to the Elko campus in August will find a beautiful waterway meandering through the As one can see by the number of new initiatives, programs, and campus bordered by grassy areas and many trees and flower- services described above, Great Basin College is a “college on ing plants. The 500-seat amphitheatre is a gathering place for the move.” We will continue to explore new directions and refine THE PRESIDENT students to attend concerts, plays, and other cultural events. A existing programs to move the college forward. We hope you will solarium connecting the Fitness Center, the Student Center, and join us for the voyage.