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Welcome! Environment of the College Olympic College (OC) offers many opportunities to excel. OC students can The site of the largest Olympic College take courses to satisfy the first two years campus is located in Bremerton, a city of of a baccalaureate degree, which allow more than 37,700 in Kitsap County with students to transfer to colleges and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains universities to complete their four year and Mount Rainier. Bremerton has many degrees. Additionally, students can expand new parks, public art, new hotels, and other their job skills, enhance their academic development that is changing the downtown skills to prepare for college, take courses to area and the city. The town has a direct prepare for new careers, or get retraining. connection by ferry to , the largest A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing is also city in State, providing ample available for associate degree registered opportunities to attend professional sports nurses that want to complete their four-year events and explore art, theater, and other degree. cultural offerings. Along the way, staff and faculty want to OC started in 1946 with 575 The Poulsbo campus is also located in Kitsap see students succeed, and many services are County. The city has a population of 9,200 full-time students in Bremerton. provided to help. Please use this catalog to and is growing. The site of the Poulsbo learn about policies and procedures, degrees Since then the college has grown, campus in Olhava has seen the addition of and certificates, enrollment, registration, new stores and new housing developments serving more than 13,000 full- and advisors who can help students create an near the campus. The city of Poulsbo is close educational plan that will assist in reaching and part-time students a year. A to ferries that can take residents and visitors personal and professional goals. A wealth to Seattle and surrounding towns across satellite campus opened in Shelton of information about resources and cultural . in 1968 to provide classes to Mason activities is also available to students. County residents; a permanent Shelton, a city of 9,800 inhabitants, is in Mason County. The town is 22 miles from campus was established in 1995. About the College Olympia, the state’s capital, and is located a short distance from the spectacular beauty The Poulsbo campus opened OC started in 1946 with 575 full-time of Hood Canal, local and state parks, and in 2004 to create additional students in Bremerton. Since then, the Olympic National Park. The area is known for college has grown and now serves more educational opportunities in Kitsap its pace and quality of life. than 14,000 full- and part-time students a County. About 1,300 full-time/ year within the district of Kitsap and Mason part-time staff and faculty serve counties. The number of locations has continued to expand over the years as well. Mission, Vision, Values the needs of students across the A satellite campus opened in Shelton in 1968 Mission campuses. to provide classes to Mason County residents; a permanent campus was established Olympic College enriches our diverse in 1995. The Poulsbo campus opened in communities through quality education and Student Profile the winter of 2004 to create additional support so students achieve their educational • 53% full-time – 12+ credits educational opportunities in Kitsap County. goals. Other locations in the community as well as • 47% part-time – less than 12 (Adopted 3/99, Reaffirmed 6/05 and 8/08, distance learning, evening, and weekend credits revised 11/12) classes provide even more options. • 23% under age 20 The college has made a variety of changes • 42% 20-29 to accommodate the growth of students, Vision • 18% 30-39 technology, and student needs. A Bachelor of At Olympic College we envision learning as a • 16% 40+ Science in Nursing degree offered by Olympic life enhancing journey of discovery where: • Median age: 23 years College, along with university partners that also provide four-year degrees at the college, I. Our students are life-long learners in a create more options for students that want global society. to achieve their higher education goals. • To realize our vision, we will focus on In 2011, a new child development student learning and success, promoting center opened, creating more childcare learning through accessible education, opportunities for students. The Humanities personalized service, adaptive and and Student Services building centralizes innovative teaching, and an ongoing student services in one location and creates commitment to academic excellence. new classroom space. The college also added a Science Technology building that offers modern facilities for math and science II. Our employees are empowered to classes. Technology has been improved, with achieve the college mission. wireless access installed at sites on campuses • To realize our vision, we will appreciate for students to access their email and and value our employees, providing instructional materials on their laptops. These opportunities to enhance professional changes strengthen the quality of education skills, encouraging learning and at Olympic College. advancement, and prioritizing and sharing institutional resources.

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III. Our community recognizes the 4. A Quest for Community and Core Themes college as its cornerstone of learning. Environmental Health Olympic College has established four Core • To realize our vision, we will develop To demonstrate our values we… Themes and Objectives that encompass all strong community partnerships and a. Contribute to the wellbeing and facets of its mission. These Core Themes and fulfill our role as a cultural center, sustainability of our community Objectives organize meaningful, assessable, enriching those we serve by creating and verifiable indicators of achievement that relevant educational options and b. Serve as stewards of our environment form the basis for evaluating whether the bringing a diverse array of activities to c. Study and model choices and practices college is achieving its mission. the region. that enhance environmental health, economic vitality, and social justice (Approved by the Board of Trustees, Core Theme A 1/08) 5. The Thoughtful Use of Our Finite Student Learning and Quality Teaching Resources, including Ourselves • Objective 1 - Curriculum and programs Values To demonstrate our values we… facilitate student success. We honor our shared values by holding a. Empower employees to assert leadership • Objective 2 - Faculty are effective ourselves and each other accountable for: and engage in institutional decision making educators. • Objective 3 - Students learn. 1. A Dedication to Public Service and b. Develop, prioritize and communicate Higher Education our goals collaboratively c. Identify, share, and make the most Core Theme B To demonstrate our values we… effective use of our resources Student Access and Support a. Commit ourselves to student learning d. Work together to accomplish our tasks and success • Objective 1 - Maintain enrollment levels and achieve the college mission and ensure equal access to education. b. Embrace the wide-ranging mission of e. Strive for a balanced work environment the community college • Objective 2 - OC students are retained in which we are efficient and and complete their educational goals. c. Meet or exceed professional standards competent, but also kind and friendly of practice and ethics • Objective 3 - Student support facilitates (Approved by the Board of Trustees, student success. d. Champion the principles of academic 6/08) freedom and intellectual honesty e. Foster innovation, creativity, and Core Theme C flexibility in our efforts to offer 2010-2014 Strategic College Environment exemplary education and service Initiatives • Objective 1 - Olympic College employees f. Regularly evaluate our practice and foster a healthy work environment that make changes to better support those Initiative #1 embraces our values. who are underserved Implement enrollment management and • Objective 2 - Employees and students at student achievement plans focusing on Olympic College appreciate diversity and 2. A Commitment to Life-long Learning accessibility and student learning. respect our differences. To demonstrate our values we… Initiative #2 • Objective 3 - OC engages in responsible a. Assess our work rigorously and stewardship of our resources. reflectively to improve our knowledge Reflect upon and account for our Olympic College Values in our daily operations and b. Improve our practices and behaviors as Core Theme D we learn better ways of working interactions. Community Enrichment and Responsiveness c. Take thoughtful risks to acquire new Initiative #3 • Objective 1 - Affirm the relevance of perspectives and skills Strengthen relationships with our OC's existing education and training d. Create a learning environment in which communities to understand educational offerings to community needs. each learner is welcomed, encouraged needs and provide learning opportunities and supported relevant to those needs. • Objective 2 - Ensure strong partnerships between Olympic College and the 3. The Practice of Civil and Constructive communities we serve. Discourse and Respect for Diversity • Objective 3 - Fulfill and enhance Olympic To demonstrate our values we… College's role as a cultural resource. a. Exemplify civility as a hallmark of our institution Equal Opportunity b. Appreciate and listen to one another with respect for our differences College c. Acknowledge that our own cultural Olympic College does not discriminate on conditioning influences our perceptions the basis of race, color, national origin, of other people sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The following d. Are open-minded problem solvers person has been designated to handle who manage conflicts proactively and inquiries regarding the non-discrimination effectively policies: Human Resource Director 1600 Chester Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337 360.475.7305

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OC Poulsbo it satisfies the first two years of college OC Locations study at many colleges and universities. The OC Poulsbo provides expanded access to With three campuses in Kitsap and Mason Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is Olympic College for residents of North counties, students have flexibility to take designed to provide entry into a technical or and Central Kitsap, Bainbridge Island and classes where they want and at times semi-professional occupation or additional surrounding areas. This state of the art that work for their schedules. In addition, training for those already working in a field facility located at the junction of Route 305 campuses provide on-site services, cultural but desiring advancement. and Route 3 in Poulsbo features multi-use opportunities and student activities that classrooms, local bookstore, computer labs, OC Shelton offers General Education create unique learning environments. meeting rooms, a science lab, interactive Development (GED) preparation classes In addition to its campuses, Olympic College television classrooms, and a learning resource and testing, adult high school completion, also offers classes and additional services center/library. Currently, students can pursue and classes for English Speakers of Other at off-site locations as well as distance courses toward transfer degrees, professional Languages. Running Start (for eligible learning options to help students reach their technical degrees, and the Running Start high school juniors and seniors) is available educational aspirations. program. through the cooperative efforts of local high schools, as are Tech Prep credits for Mason OC Poulsbo provides extensive services County high school students. In addition, a including admissions, registration, tuition OC Bremerton non-credit continuing education program and fee payment, placement testing, career OC’s largest campus is located in Bremerton, offers community members opportunities for counseling, advising, and tutoring. Washington and provides students with what personal and professional enrichment. is needed to pursue their studies in a resource Specifically, Olympic College Poulsbo offers OC Shelton students have access to a variety environment comparable to most colleges courses leading to the Associate in Arts of student services such as advising and and universities. (AA) degree which can satisfy the first two registration, cashiering services, placement years of college study at many colleges The Bremerton campus offers a Bachelor of testing(also includes GED, Computer-based and universities. Courses available include Science in Nursing (BSN), an Associate in Arts Industry Certification Exams and proctoring Social Sciences, Humanities, Art, Music, degree (AA), Associate of Science degree services), tutorial services, and a bookstore. Mathematics, Science, and Business as part (AS), Associate in Technical Arts degree Multiple services are available for students of a transfer option. Students at Olympic (ATA), Associate of General Studies (AGS), with special needs, along with career College Poulsbo may also pursue an Associate certificates, college-level freshman and development assistance and online internship in Technical Arts (ATA) degree or a certificate sophomore courses, GED Preparation and and employment resources through the in multiple professional technical programs high school completion, and transfer and Career Center. including Physical Therapist Assistant, professional-technical programs. Accounting, Administrative Office Support, The OC Shelton campus provides students Numerous services are available to help Business Management, Legal Professional, with what is needed to pursue their studies students during their time at the college and Computer Information. in a resource environment comparable to including admissions, registration, advising, most colleges and universities with branch Through a joint vision to serve the a bookstore, financial aid, library, access campuses. Several classrooms are equipped community and businesses on the Kitsap services, tutoring, and veterans services. An with computers and interactive television Peninsula, Olympic College has partnered extensive list of services available can be systems that connect to OC in Bremerton and with Western Washington University in the found in the “College Resources” section of Poulsbo for classes and meetings. creation of Western Washington University this catalog or search OC's website at www.olympic.edu. Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo. For information, contact: Through the partnership, Western will offer The Bremer Student Center is the hub of OC Shelton a variety of degree programs, professional 937 West Alpine Way student programs and activities at the development opportunities, a lecture series, Bremerton campus. It is also the location of Shelton, WA and program for youth grades K-12. For 360.432.5400, 360.432.5412 FAX food service (cafeteria and dining library), information, visit www.wwu.edu/Poulsbo. a student lounge, game rooms, student E-mail: [email protected] government offices, physical education/ For information, contact: www.olympic.edu/Shelton athletic programs, multicultural services, and OC Poulsbo a gymnasium. See the “Student Life” section 1000 Olympic College Place NW in this catalog to learn more about student Poulsbo, WA Distance Learning activities or search the college's website at 360.394.2725, 360.394.2700 www.olympic.edu. 360.394.2705 FAX Options The Bremerton campus also has a childcare E-mail: [email protected] Distance Learning (sometimes called center, fitness/weight training center, music www.olympic.edu/Poulsbo “eLearning”) at Olympic College is defined practice rooms, art studio and gallery, and as any program which uses electronic media theater. Student parking is available in as a way to deliver course content such lots around the college campus with some OC Shelton as the Internet. Distance Learning may parking on residential streets. Kitsap Transit OC Shelton is a supportive learning also occur within a traditional classroom provides bus service to the campus and community serving Mason County for over when electronic media is used to enhance vicinity. 40 years. The campus offers personalized instruction. Distance Learning courses may use one of several Learning Management For information, contact: services in a friendly environment. The 27- acre campus has modern, high-tech facilities, Systems (LMS) including Angel, Canvas, OC Bremerton including multi-use classrooms, computer Professors Online, or other online course 1600 Chester Avenue labs, meeting rooms, a science lab, bookstore, management or Web 2.0 tools provided by Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 library, video teleconferencing and wireless textbook publishers, developed by faculty, or 360.792.6050 or 1.800.259.6718 Internet access. available as Open Source. 360.475.7151 FAX Students may earn an associate degree Online courses may be taught in one of E-mail: [email protected] or certificate. The Associate in Arts (AA) three modes, web-enhanced, hybrid, or fully www.olympic.edu/Bremerton degree provides transfer opportunities as online. Fully online courses replace all direct contact with the instructor, except through

4 Olympic College Catalog 2014-2015 General Information online media. Course material is delivered The Olympic College Bachelor of Science in exclusively through some form of electronic Nursing completion program is accredited About This Catalog media. Hybrid courses combine traditional by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing This catalog is effective July 1, 2014 through classroom instruction with online instruction. Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, June 30, 2015 and is for information purposes Each instructor teaching a hybrid course Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036-1120, only. It is not intended to form the basis determines the instructional piece that is 202.887.6791, www.aacn.nche.edu. for a contract. Olympic College makes a delivered in the traditional face-to-face reasonable effort to assure that the contents The Registered and Practical Nursing Program mode, and what content will be delivered of the catalog are accurate at the time of is accredited by the National League for online. Web-enhanced courses are those printing but reserves the option to amend, Nursing Accrediting Commission located at that meet face-to-face as scheduled, but modify, or revise any course or program in 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, provide access to course materials through this catalog for reasons that may include, GA 30326, www.nlnac.org; and approved by the Internet. but are not limited to: a lack of funds to the Washington State Nursing Care Quality operate a program or course; unavailability For the latest changes about distance Assurance Commission located at PO Box of instructor(s); a change in administrative or learning opportunities, check www.olympic.edu/ 47864, Olympia, WA 98504-7877, www.doh. Board of Trustees policy; and/or a change in DistanceLearning or contact 360.475.7770 or email wa.gov/hsqa/Professions/Nursing. the laws, rules, or regulations by the state of [email protected]. The Culinary Arts Institute is accredited by Washington which governs the operations of the American Culinary Federation, www.acfchefs. community colleges. In any case, the college’s Accreditation org. liability for claims arising from reliance upon The Child Development and Family Center the contents of this catalog shall be limited Olympic College is accredited by the is accredited by the National Association for to the tuition and fees paid by the student Northwest Commission on Colleges and the Education of Young Children located at to the college for those courses or programs. Universities. 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC, In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential Accreditation of an institution of higher 20005, www.naeyc.org. damages, including but not limited to, loss of education by the Northwest Commission on The Medical Assisting Program is accredited earnings or profit. Colleges and Universities indicates that it by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon of institutional quality evaluated through a the recommendation of the Medical Assisting peer review process. An accredited college Education Review Board (MAERB). CAAHEP OC Board of Trustees or university is one which has available may be contacted at: 1371 Park Street, the necessary resources to achieve its state Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350, www.caahep. The Board of Trustees is comprised of purposes through appropriate educational org. community members appointed by the programs, is substantially doing so, and gives Washington State Governor. The Board of The Pharmacy Technician Program is reasonable evidence that it will continue to Trustees is the governing body of Olympic accredited through the Washington do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional College and all meetings are subject to State Board of Pharmacy and nationally integrity is also addressed through Washington State’s Open Meeting Act. through American Society of Health-System accreditation. Pharmacists (ASHP). ASHP may be contacted The general public is welcome to attend Accreditation by the Northwest Commission at: 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD Board of Trustees meetings. The regular, on Colleges and Universities is not partial 20814, 1.866.279.0681, www.ashp.org. It also monthly meeting takes place on the third but applies to the institution as a whole. As holds accreditation through the Commission Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in rooms such, it is not a guarantee of every course on Accreditation of Allied Health Education 119/121, Humanities and Student Services of program offered, or the competence of Program (CAAHEP). CAAHEP may be building, OC Bremerton. individual graduates. Rather, it provides contacted at: 1371 Park Street, Clearwater, FL The April meeting is held annually at Olympic reasonable assurance about the quality of 33756, 727.210.2350, www.caahep.org. College Poulsbo and the August meeting is at opportunities available to students who The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Olympic College Shelton. attend the institution. at Olympic College is accredited by the Any additional meetings, off-campus Board Inquiries regarding an institution's accredited Commission on Accreditation in Physical meetings (e.g., OC Shelton) or cancellations status by the Northwest Commission on Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American of the regular meeting are announced in Colleges and Universities should be directed Physical Therapy Association. CAPTE may advance. to the administrative staff of the institution. be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Individuals may also contact: Northwest Alexandria, VA 22314-1488, www.apta.org/capte. Contact: 360.475.7100 or 1.800.259.6718, Commission Colleges and Universities Ext. 7100 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100 The Polysomnography Program which is OC Board of Trustees* Redmond, WA 98052 425.558.4224, www.nwccu. a collaboration with Highline Community org College is accredited by the Commission on Beverly Cheney Accreditation of Allied Health Education Jim Page Accreditation by the Northwest Commission Programs, www.caahep.org. Darlene Peters on Colleges and Universities refers to the Alice Tawresey institution as a whole. Therefore, statements Stephen Warner like "fully accredited" or "this program is GED® Trademark accredited by the Northwest Commission on *Board of Trustee members were current as of Colleges and Universities" or "this degree is GED® or General Educational Development printing of 2014-2015 catalog. accredited by the Northwest Commission on is directed by the American Council on Colleges and Universities" are incorrect and Education. GED® is a registered trademark of should not be used. the American Council on Education (ACE) and may not be used or reproduced without the For more information, see our website at express written permission of the American http://www.olympic.edu/Campuses/AboutOC/Accredit. Council on Education. htm

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