Greeting from the President
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Greeting from the President Dear Student, Since its founding 42 years ago, Oakton Community College has enabled thousands of students to begin or continue their college-level learning. Educating people of all ages and from an astonishing diversity of backgrounds, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life through learning for everyone who comes to the College. You will find amazing energy at Oakton’s campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. You will feel the pulse of learning as students and faculty engage in lively conversation and debate. Here, women and men read, write, study, and learn in a variety of ways about subjects from automotive technology to zoology. Oakton has an easily accessible virtual campus (www.oakton.edu) with distance learning options as well as continuing education opportunities at more than 200 locations throughout the district. You will also discover that Oakton celebrates freedom: the freedom to grow, to reach out, to learn, and to combat ignorance and prejudice. Indeed, by providing access to the tools of literacy and learning to everyone who wishes to use them, Oakton epitomizes what it means to be a democracy. As you leaf through the pages of this catalog, you’ll discover the rich array of opportunities that Oakton provides—from classes in traditional settings to online courses and study abroad programs. Whether you are enrolled in a baccalaureate program, career program, or noncredit course for personal enrichment or job advancement, you’ll be taught by Oakton’s professional faculty who exhibit a passion for creative thinking and active learning. Look inside and see for yourself how you can count on Oakton for a first-rate learning experience. You really can start here and go anywhere. Margaret B. Lee President and Professor of English 1 About Oakton Established in 1969, Oakton Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The North Central Association is located at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413, 312-263-7462, www.ncahlc.org. The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as numerous professional organizations. Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status in admission to and participation in its educational programs, College activities and services, or employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees. Inquiries regarding compliance with state or federal nondiscrimination requirements and/or sexual harassment may be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. Oakton Community College is committed to making all programs accessible and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Support services/accommodations are in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals needing accommodations or services should contact 847-635-1759 or 847-635-1944 V/TTY at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. The Oakton Community College catalog is published for informational purposes and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Oakton. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate at the time the catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies, fees, curricula, courses, and other matters is subject to change any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect. Oakton complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 USC Section 1232 (g). For specific information, see the Oakton Student Handbook or contact the Director of Registrar Services. Students who believe their rights have been abridged may file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, Department of Education, 400 Maryland, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605, concerning the alleged failures of the College to comply with the Act. Oakton complies with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Public Law 106-102, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 6801, et seq.) For specific information, see the Oakton Student Handbook. 2 Table of Contents Board of Trustees, Trustees Emeriti and Administration . 4 Vision, Mission and Values . 5 Academic Calendar 2012-2013 . 6 College Offices Directory . 10 Admission . 12 Registration Information . 14 Tuition and Fees . 16 Financial Assistance . 19 Academic Curricula and Departments . .22 Programs and Departments Directory . .24 Special Academic Programs and Concentrations . 26 Articulation, 2+2 and Dual Admission Agreements with Four-Year Colleges and Universities . 33 Joint Educational Agreements and Chargebacks . 34 Distance Education . 37 English as a Second Language, Other Learning Opportunities . 38 Study Abroad . 39 Accreditation and Continuing Education Certifications . 40 Academic Policies . 42 Transfer of Credits To and From Oakton . .45 Academic Honors . 49 Graduation Requirements . 50 Academic Support Services/Learning Center . 51 Academic Computing . 52 Language Labs . 53 Library . 54 Student Development Services . 55 Student Life . 56 Clubs and Athletics . 57 Code of Student Conduct . 58 Code of Academic Conduct . 62 Substance Abuse Policy . 64 Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy . 65 Campus Services . 66 Koehnline Museum of Art . 67 Continuing Education, Training and Community Services . 68 Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) . 68 The Business and Professional Institute . .68 Illinois Articulation Initiative and General Education . 71 Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum . 72 General Education at Oakton . 73 Baccalaureate/Transfer Programs . 79 Career Programs . 96 Course Descriptions . 197 Faculty and Administrators . 327 Index . 339 Map . 343 3 Oakton Community College Board of Trustees Jody Wadhwa, Chair Joan W. DiLeonardi, Vice Chair William Stafford, Secretary George G. Alexopoulos Patricia N. Harada Eric Staley Ann E. Tennes Theresa Bashiri-Remetio, Student Trustee Trustees Emeriti Joan B. Hall Ray Hartstein Administration Margaret B. Lee, President Carl F. Costanza, Vice President for Business and Finance Thomas Hamel, Vice President for Academic Affairs Bonnie Lucas, Vice President for Information Technology Joianne L. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs D. Arnie Oudenhoven, Associate Vice President for Human Resources Robyn Bailey, Director of Community Services Ann Marie Barry, Director of Student Life Trudy Bers, Executive Director of Institutional Research, Curriculum, and Strategic Planning Michele Brown, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach Sebastian Contreras, Jr., Director of Student Success Carlee Drummer, Executive Director of College Advancement Raul Garcia, Director of Accounting Services Adam Hayashi, Dean - Science and Health Careers Linda A. Korbel, Dean - Languages, Humanities, and the Arts Renee Kozimor, Director of Software and User Services Roxann Marshburn, Director of Grants and Alternative Funding Gary Newhouse, Dean - Library and Media Services Bruce Oates, Director of Athletics and Registrar Services Nancy Prendergast, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of the Ray Hartstein Campus Doreen L. Schwartz, Director of Business Services Lynn W. Seinfeld, Director of Business and Community Development Robert Sompolski, Dean - Mathematics and Technologies Leah Swanquist, Director of Facilities John Wade, Director of Systems and Network Services Cheryl Warmann, Director of Enrollment Services Bradley P. Wooten, Dean - Social Sciences and Business 4 Our Vision, Mission and Values We are the Community’s College • We are dedicated, first, to excellence in teaching and learning. • We challenge our students to experience the hard work and satisfaction of learning that leads to intellectual growth and we support them academically, emotionally, and socially. • We encourage them to entertain and question ideas, think critically, solve problems, and.