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A Community Legacy catalog 13-14 _Layout 1 6/21/13 10:29 AM Page 1 r i o h Rio Hondo College o ���� Workman Mill Road� Whittier� CA ����� n ������������ d www�riohondo�edu o College Catalog 2013 – 2014 c o A Community Legacy l l e g e c a t SOUTH WHITTIER EDUCATIONAL CENTER a l o g Now en! 2 Op 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 EL MONTE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Volume XLVIII Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Board of Governors, California Community Colleges Rio Hondo College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204 Novato, CA 94949 3600 Workman Mill Road (415) 506-0234 Telephone • (415) 506-0238 FAX), Whittier, California 90601-1616 an institutional accrediting body recognized by (562) 692-0921 the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. www.riohondo.edu An additional list of Accreditations and Certifications can be found on page 8. Statement of Policy 2013-2014 Catalog The policy of this district is that, unless specifically July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section, or class, reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall Serving the Communities of: be fully open to enrollment and participation by any Pico Rivera person who has been admitted to the colleges and Santa Fe Springs who meets such prerequisites as may be established Whittier pursuant to section 55003 of division 6 of title 5 of the South El Monte California Code of Regulations. and portions of The College catalog represents official policies of the El Monte Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Norwalk Trustees. La Mirada Downey By virtue of Statute, authority is vested in the Rio La Puente Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees Industry to add, amend, or repeal any of its regulations, rules, and procedures in whole or in part at such time as it may elect. Board of Trustees The Rio Hondo College staff has worked to assure the accuracy of all information in the catalog. Students Angela Acosta-Salazar are advised, however, that such information may be subject to change without notice. Since the catalog is prepared in advance of the academic year, changes in Norma Edith García some programs and rules might occur. An addendum to the catalog is published in the fall. The catalog and Gary Mendez accompanying addendum are the final authority in regard to classes and programs offered. The catalog Vicky Santana and addenda are also posted on the web site at: www.riohondo.edu/catalog. Students are advised to Madeline Shapiro consult a counselor whenever questions or problems pertaining to academic programs arise. Caroline Carroll Student Member Teresa Dreyfuss Superintendent/President This document is available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact Disabled Students Program and Services at (562) 908-3420. 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 1 We are proud of the rich student-centered climate here at President’s Welcome Rio Hondo College, and invite you to become involved in the wide array of student government activities, student Your choice to attend college is one clubs, and events. In addition, the college fields 16 of the most important decisions you intercollegiate athletic teams, and offers opportunities to will make in your life. I welcome participate in many co-curricular performance activities in you and encourage you to use this dance, theatre, music and visual arts. You might also wish Catalog as your primary guide to to enroll in the newspaper production class for the student your educational future at Rio Hondo paper and magazine, El Paisano and La Cima, participate College. in forensics and debate competitions, or submit material for River’s Voice, a journal of art and literature. Look into the Please make sure to get the best start Honors Transfer Program for additional academic focus. possible: meet with a counselor early to develop an educational plan Today, thanks to the voters who approved Measure A, a to guide your progress in the most $245 million facilities construction bond measure in 2004, productive and efficient way. Even if you will learn in a thoroughly modernized campus, with you decide to modify your plan along the way, you will have new buildings, educational environment, and state-of-the- the advantage of an organized focus as you progress toward art instructional technology. your educational goal. Be mindful of new guideposts and requirements that measure student progress. Take advantage As we begin our 51st year of service to our local students of Summer Orientation and “Bridge” Programs designed to and communities, I applaud your choice to attend Rio help you get started on the right path. We’re here to help you Hondo College. Best wishes to you on your continued get where you wish to go! success. You will find many new associate degree programs, career As Superintendent/President, I welcome opportunities certificates and courses, as well as general education to engage our students, and look forward to personally programs, and continuing education classes. The faculty greeting you on the Rio Hondo College campus. provide outstanding instruction in all areas of the curriculum. Our classified staff and administrators assist by Teresa Dreyfuss providing a full range of services to help you achieve. Superintendent/President Administrators Administration Facilities Services ............................................................James Poper Superintendent/President .....................................Teresa Dreyfuss Financial Aid ................................................. Elizabeth Coria, Ed.D. Vice President, Academic Affairs ...................Kenn Pierson, Ph.D Foundation & Alumni .................................Howard Kummerman Vice President, Student Services .................................... Henry Gee Governmental & Community Relations Vice President, Finance & Business ...................................... Vacant ....................................................... Russell Castañeda-Calleros Grant Development & Management .................................... Vacant Division Deans Human Resources ................................................Yolanda Emerson Arts & Cultural Programs ...................................................... Vacant Information & Technology Services .................. Gary VanVoorhis Behavioral & Social Sciences ................................... Rebecca Green Marketing & Communications ............................Susan A. Herney Business ................................................................................... Vacant Police Academy ....................................................................... Vacant Career & Technical Education .....................................Mike Slavich Student Life & Leadership ..................................................... Vacant Communications & Languages ................ Robert Holcomb, Ph.D. Student Support Services (TRiO) .................... Zolita Fisher, Ph.D. Counseling & Student Development ............. Walter Jones, Ed.D. Health Science & Nursing .........................................Connie Austin Coordinators Institutional Research & Planning .............Howard Kummerman Apprenticeship ...............................................................Bruce Noble Library & Instructional Support .................Kats Gustafson, Ed.D. Athletics ............................................................................ Robin Siara Mathematics & Sciences .................................................Karen Koos CalWORKs .............................................................Christine Aldrich Physical Education ........................................................Steve Hebert Career Development Center ..................................Belen Torres-Gil Public Safety................................................... Ygnacio Flores, Ed.D. Chicano Studies ...............................................................Juana Mora Student Affairs/ Pre-School Laboratory ....................................... Sondra Moe, Ph.D. District Compliance Officer ................... Dyrell Foster, Ed.D. Evening/Weekend College .....................................Vik Hovsepian Evening/Weekend College ........................................ Barry Pereau Associate Deans Fire Technology .........................................................Tracy Rickman Public Safety, Interim ............................................... Donald Mason Fitness Center ......................................................................Jodi Senk Student Services ...............................................Mike Munoz, Ed. D. Learning Assistance Center ........................................Jim Chandler Assistant Deans Mathematics & Science Center ..........................Elaine Hemenway Student Success & Retention ..................................Barbara Salazar Student Health Center .....................................Alfred Forrest, M.D. Transfer Center ...................................................... Dianne Holcomb Directors English as a Second Language (ESL) ......................Tyler Okamoto Accounting ............................................................ Chedva Weingart Virtual College ........................................................Mike Javanmard Admissions & Records ................................................Judy Pearson Speech/Forensic
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