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2006-2007 Catalog ff Northwest Vista College Table of Contents Introduction Welcome from the President I. Academic Calendar 2006-2007 II. Mission, Vision, and Values III. College Overview IV. Getting Started V. Paying for Your Education VI. Supporting Academic Success VII. Workforce and Community Development VIII. Earning a Degree or Certificate IX. Programs of Study X. Course Descriptions XI. Student Handbook | Campus Map XII. Administration, Faculty, and Staff Northwest Vista College Catalog 2006-2007 1 Disclaimer This catalog has been carefully prepared to ensure that all information is as accurate and complete as possible. However, changes may occur which result in deviations from the information which is given. For administrative reasons, some courses listed in the Schedule of Classes may not be offered as announced. As a result, the college reserves the right to make such changes in the schedule, teaching assignments of instructors, class locations, and offerings as are necessary administratively. The information in this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date of use. Course descriptions are intended, of necessity, to be brief and general. Therefore, the course descriptions in this catalog are not to be considered as binding in content. 2 Catalog 2006-2007 Northwest Vista College Welcome from the President Welcome to Northwest Vista College!! I want to personally invite you to join our community and to participate in learning experiences that foster your personal and professional growth. When you enter the college campus you will encounter an inviting environment that combines a beautiful hill country setting with attractive, modern facilities. It is our goal that, when you meet the faculty and staff members of the college, your initial positive impression will be enhanced by a friendly greeting and helpful service to get you started on your educational journey. It is an exciting time to be at Northwest Vista College. As you plan and build for the future, the College will be planning and building right along with you. During the next few years you will see the construction of new academic buildings, a new library, a new College Commons, a new fine arts center, and a new child care center. Whether you take one class in a new academic building or whether you are able to benefit from the completion of all of the projects, please know that the physical changes that will be taking place around you are representative of our commitment to your success. At Northwest Vista College we want to build a quality learning environment in which each person can grow as a worker and citizen while acquiring knowledge and understanding of self, community, and our cultural diversity. We strive to support this environment with caring and knowledgeable faculty, with the latest technology, and with innovative programs and services, both within and beyond the classroom walls. Whether you are pursuing an associate’s degree, looking for professional growth opportunities, or realizing a personal learning goal, our doors are open to you. We find joy in your successes. Jacqueline Claunch President Northwest Vista College Catalog 2006-2007 3 Introduction Northwest Vista College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate of Completion. Northwest Vista College is also approved and accredited by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. Northwest Vista College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Continuous Quality Improvement Network. This bulletin contains policies, regulations, procedures, and general course content effective at the time of publication. Northwest Vista College reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current Board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, and applicable State and Federal regulations. The Alamo Community College District, including its affiliated colleges, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, (210)208-8051. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. AA, San Antonio, Texas 78204. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the Northwest Vista College Access office at (210)348- 2092. Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 For Information Call: (210) 348-2020 office (210) 348-2024 fax Visit our web site at: www.accd.edu/nvc 4 Catalog 2006-2007 Northwest Vista College Academic Calendar 2006 Fall 2007 Spring Summer Fall 2006 Sessions Fall 2006 Regular/Weekend Semester Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement Aug 21 Monday. Faculty Convocation. Aug 28 Monday. Classes begin. Sept 2-4 Saturday - Monday. LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND COLLEGE CLOSED. Sept 9 Saturday. Weekend classes begin. Sept 13 Wednesday. Census day. Last day to drop without "W" grade. Oct 9 Monday. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED 6am -5pm. Evening classes will meet after 5:00 p.m.. Oct 27 Friday. All NVC Classes Meet. Student Success closed for Employee Development Day. Nov 17 Friday. Last day to withdraw. Nov 23-26 Thursday-Sunday. THANKSGIVING - WEEKEND COLLEGE CLOSED Dec 10 Sunday. Last day of classes. Dec 11-17 Monday - Sunday. FINAL ASSESMENTS Dec 17 Sunday. End of Fall Semester* The last day for incomplete (I) grades to be completed is 120 calendar days after the end of the semester Northwest Vista College Catalog 2006-2007 5 Dec 21, 2006- Thursday-Wednesday CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - COLLEGE CLOSED Jan 3, 2007 April 16, 2007 Monday. Last day to complete Fall 2006 incomplete (I) grades. Fall Flex Session I 2006 (First Eight Weeks) Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement Aug 28 Monday. Classes begin. Sept 2-4 Saturday - Monday. LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - College Closed. Sept 5 Tuesday. Census day. Last day to drop without "W" grade. Sept 9 Saturday.Weekend Classes Begin. Oct 6 Friday. Last day to withdraw. Oct 9 Monday. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED.Evening classes will meet after 5pm. Oct 17 Tuesday. Last day of classes. Oct 18-19 Wednesday - Thursday. FINAL ASSESMENTS Oct 19 Thursday. End of Flex Session I* The last day for incomplete (I) grades to be completed is 120 calendar days after the end of the semester Oct 27 Friday. ALL NVC CLASSES MEET. Student Success closed for Employee Development Day. Feb. 16, 2007 Friday. Last day to complete Fall Flex I 2006 incomplete (I) grades. Fall Flex Session II 2006 (Second Eight Weeks) Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement Oct 23 Monday. Classes begin. Oct 27 Friday. Student Success closed ALL NVC CLASSES MEET Oct 30 Monday. Census day. Last day to drop without "W" grade. Nov 23-26 Thursday - Sunday. THANKSGIVING - WEEKEND COLLEGE CLOSED Nov 27 Monday. Last day to withdraw. Dec 10 Sunday. Last day of classes. Dec 11-17 Monday - Sunday. FINAL ASSESMENTS Dec 17 Sunday. End of Flex Session II* The last day for incomplete (I) grades to be completed is 120 calendar days after the end of the semester. Dec 21, 2006- Thursday-Wednesday CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR - Jan 3, 2007 COLLEGE CLOSED April 16, 2007 Monday. Last day to complete Fall 2006 incomplete (I) grades. 6 Catalog 2006-2007 Northwest Vista College Spring 2007 Regular/Weekend Semester Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement. November 13, 2006-January 13, 2007 Spring Registration Jan 4 Thursday. College opens. Jan 8 Monday. Faculty report. Jan 15 Monday. Martin Luther King Day. College Closed. Jan 16 Tuesday. Classes begin. Last day to drop without "W" grade. Jan 20 Saturday. Weekend classes begin. Jan 31 Wednesday. Census day. Feb 9 Friday. All NVC Classes Meet. Student Success closed for Employee Development Day. Mar 12-18 Monday-Sunday. Spring Break. Student and Faculty Holiday. All Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday-Sunday. April 6-8 Friday-Sunday. Easter Holiday. College closed. April 16 Monday. Last day to withdraw. April 27 Friday. Fiesta Holiday. College closed. Non-Credit classes will meet. April 28 Saturday. Classes meet. May 6 Sunday. Last day of classes. May 7-13 Monday-Sunday. Final Assessments. May 13 Sunday. End of semester* The last day for incomplete (I) grades to be completed is 120 calendar days after the end of the semester May 26-28 Saturday-Monday. Memorial Day Holiday. College closed. September 10, Tuesday. Last day to complete Spring Regular 2006 incomplete (I) grades. 2007 Spring Flex Session I 2007(First Eight Weeks) Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement Jan 4 Thursday. College opens. Jan 8 Monday. Faculty Report. Jan 15 Monday. Martin Luther King Day. College Closed. Jan 16 Tuesday. Classes begin. Jan 23 Tuesday. Census day. Last day to drop without "W" grade. Feb 9 Friday. All NVC Classes Meet. Student Success closed for Employee Development Day. Feb 16 Friday. Last day to withdraw. Mar 6 Tuesday. Last day of classes. Mar 7-8 Wednesday-Thursday. Final Assessments. Mar 8 Thursday. End of Spring Flex Session I *The last day for incomplete (I) grades to be completed is 120 calendar days after the end of the semester July 6, 2007 Friday. Last day to complete Spring Flex I 2007 incomplete (I) grades. Northwest Vista College Catalog 2006-2007 7 Spring Flex Session II 2007(Second Eight Weeks) Consult class schedule for registrations/advisement March 12-18 Monday-Sunday. Spring Break. Student and Faculty Holiday. All Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday-Sunday. March 19 Monday. Classes begin. March 26 Monday. Census day. Last day to drop without "W" grade. April 6-8 Friday-Sunday. Easter Holiday.
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