General Information Welcome! College Environment Olympic College offers many opportunities to The site of the largest campus is located in excel. Our students can take courses to sat- Bremerton, a city of more than 41,000 resi- isfy the first two years of a bachelor's degree, dents in Kitsap County with spectacular views allowing them to transfer to colleges and uni- of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. versities to complete their four-year degrees. Bremerton has many new parks, public art, Additionally, students can expand their job hotels, and other developments that are chang- skills, enhance their academic skills to prepare ing the downtown area and the city. The city for college, take courses to prepare for new has a direct connection by ferry to , the careers or get retraining. We offer four bach- largest city in state, providing elor's degrees, in addition to numerous other ample opportunities to attend professional bachelor's level programs through university sports events and explore art, theater and partners located on our campuses. Along the cultural offerings. way, staff and faculty want students to succeed The Poulsbo campus is also located in North and many services are provided to help. Please Kitsap. The city has a population of 11,000 use this catalog to learn about policies and and is growing. The site of the Poulsbo campus Olympic College is recognized as one of procedures, degrees and certificates, enroll- has seen the addition of new stores and new the top community colleges in the nation. ment, registration, and advisors who can help housing developments. The city of Poulsbo is In 2015, we were a top ten finalist for the students create an academic plan that will assist close to ferries that can take residents and visi- in reaching personal and professional goals. tors to Seattle and surrounding towns across Aspen Prize, the nation's preeminent A wealth of information about resources and . recognition of high achievement and cultural activities is also available to students. Shelton, a city of 10,000 residents, is in Mason performance in community colleges. OC County. The town is 22 miles from Olympia, the offers a variety of pathways for students to About the College state’s capital, and is located a short distance from the spectacular beauty of Hood Canal, achieve their goals, from certificates and OC started in 1946 with 575 full-time stu- local and state parks, and Olympic National associate degrees, to bachelor's degrees dents in Bremerton. Since then, the college Park. The area is known for its relaxed pace and beyond. The college has campuses has grown, serving nearly 12,000 full- and and quality of life. part-time students a year within Kitsap and in Bremerton, Poulsbo and Shelton, with Mason counties. The number of locations has approximately 1,100 full- and part-time continued to expand over the years as well. A Mission, Vision, Values satellite campus opened in Shelton in 1968 to faculty and staff dedicated to serving our provide classes to Mason County residents – a Mission students in Kitsap and Mason counties. permanent campus was established in 1995. The Olympic College enriches our diverse communi- Poulsbo campus opened in the winter of 2004 Student Profile (2018–19) ties through quality education and support so to create additional educational opportunities students achieve their educational goals. • 11,572 – annual headcount in Kitsap County. Other locations in the com- munity as well as distance learning, evening and • 55% full-time – 12+ credits weekend classes provide even more options. Vision • 45% part-time – less than 12 At Olympic College we envision learning as The college has made a variety of changes to a life enhancing journey of discovery where: credits meet the needs of our students. A Bachelor of • 32% under age 20 Applied Science in Digital Filmmaking, Bachelor I. Our students are life-long learners in • 39% 20-29 of Applied Science in Information Systems, a global society. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor • 17% 30-39 of Applied Science in Organizational Leader- To realize our vision, we will focus on • 13% 40+ ship and Technical Management are available. student learning and success, promoting Students may also choose to transfer to one learning through accessible education, • Median age: 24 years of the universities that are co-located at the personalized service, adaptive and Bremerton and Poulsbo campuses. innovative teaching, and an ongoing commitment to academic excellence. In response to the growing need for hous- ing, the College opened its own residence II. Our employees are empowered to hall in 2013. OC recently completed a 70,000 achieve the college mission. square-foot College Instruction Center where To realize our vision, we will appreciate art, music, filmmaking and health occupations and value our employees, providing programs are located. This state-of-the-art, mul- opportunities to enhance professional tipurpose instructional space includes a 270-seat skills, encouraging learning and College Tours theater. The College also opened a high-quality advancement, and prioritizing and sharing Tours are available at the Bremerton, modular building in Poulsbo to provide more institutional resources. Poulsbo and Shelton campuses for prospec- space for our growing partnership with Western tive students, family, friends and groups. Washington University, in addition to building III. Our community recognizes the Contact the Welcome Center to schedule a new welding shop at our Shelton campus. college as its cornerstone of learning. your visit! These advancements and additions truly allow To realize our vision, we will develop strong [email protected], 360-475-7279 OC to reach its full potential and strengthen community partnerships and fulfill our role the quality of education we provide. as a cultural center, enriching those we serve by creating relevant educational options and bringing a diverse array of activities to the region.

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Values b. Develop, prioritize and communicate our Numerous services are available to help stu- goals corroboratively. dents during their time at the college including We honor our shared values by holding our- c. Identify, share, and make the most admissions, registration, advising, a bookstore, selves and each other accountable for: effective use of our resources. financial aid, library, tutoring, services for stu- dents with disabilities, and Military & Veteran 1. A Dedication to Public Service and d. Work together to accomplish our tasks and Programs. An extensive list of services can be Higher Education achieve the college mission. found in the “College Resources” section of this To demonstrate our values we… e. Strive for a balanced work environment in catalog or on the OC website. which we are efficient and competent, but a. Commit ourselves to student learning and also kind and friendly. The Bremer Student Center is the hub of stu- success. dent programs and activities at the Bremerton b. Embrace the wide-ranging mission of the campus. It is also the location of food service community college. Equal Opportunity (cafeteria and dining), a student lounge, ath- c. Meet or exceed professional standards of letic programs, multicultural services, and a practice and ethics. College gymnasium. See the “Student Life” section in this catalog to learn more about student activi- d. Champion the principles of academic Olympic College provides equal opportunity in ties or search the college's website. freedom and intellectual honesty. education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual e. Foster innovation, creativity, and flexibility The Bremerton campus also has a childcare physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic in our efforts to offer exemplary education center, fitness/weight training center, music information, sex, sexual orientation, gender and service. practice rooms, art studio and gallery, and the- identity, marital status, creed, religion, honor- ater. Student parking is available in lots around f. Regularly evaluate our practice and make ably discharged veteran or military status, use of the college campus. Kitsap Transit provides bus changes to better support those who are a trained guide dog or service animal, and does service to the campus and vicinity. underserved. not discriminate on any other unlawful basis. Contact Information 2. A Commitment to Life-long Learning For inquiries regarding non-discrimination OC Bremerton policies, contact Interim Human Resource Ser- 1600 Chester Ave. To demonstrate our values we… vices Executive Director Joan Hanten, jhanten@ Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 a. Assess our work rigorously and reflectively olympic.edu; 1600 Chester Ave.; Bremerton, 360-360-475-7279, 1-800-259-6718 to improve our knowledge. WA 98337-1699. [email protected] b. Improve our practices and behaviors as we For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct poli- olympic.edu/bremerton-campus learn better ways of working. cies, contact Title IX Coordinator Cheryl Nuñez: c. Take thoughtful risks to acquire new [email protected], 360-475-7125; 1600 Ches- OC Shelton perspectives and skills. ter Ave.; Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 OC Shelton is a supportive learning community d. Create a learning environment in which serving Mason County for more than 50 years. each learner is welcomed, encouraged The 27-acre campus offers personalized services and supported. Campuses in a friendly environment. The campus has With three campuses in Kitsap and Mason modern, high-tech facilities, including multi- 3. The Practice of Civil and Constructive counties, students have flexibility to take classes use classrooms, computer labs, meeting rooms, Discourse and Respect for Diversity where they want and at times that work with a science lab, library, video teleconferencing, their schedules. In addition, campuses provide welding shop and wireless internet access. To demonstrate our values we… on-site services, cultural opportunities and Students may earn an associate degree or a. Exemplify civility as a hallmark of our student activities that create unique learning environments. certificate. The Associate in Arts (AA) degree institution. provides transfer opportunities as it satisfies b. Appreciate and listen to one another with In addition to its campuses, OC also offers the first two years of college study at many col- respect for our differences. classes and additional services at off-site loca- leges and universities. The Associate in Technical c. Acknowledge that our own cultural tions as well as distance learning options to help Arts degree (ATA) is designed to provide entry conditioning influences our perceptions students reach their educational aspirations. into technical and professional occupations or of other people. additional training for those already working d. Are open-minded problem solvers OC Bremerton in a field but desire advancement. who manage conflicts proactively and OC’s largest campus is in Bremerton, Wash- OC Shelton Basic Studies offers Adult Basic effectively. ington and provides students with what is Education, GED preparation and testing, High needed to pursue their studies in a resource School+ classes, adult high school completion, 4. A Quest for Community and environment comparable to most colleges and and classes for English Speakers of Other Lan- Environmental Health universities. guages. Running Start (for eligible high school juniors and seniors) is available through the To demonstrate our values we… The Bremerton campus offers a Bachelor of cooperative efforts of local high schools, as a. Contribute to the wellbeing and Applied Science in Digital Filmmaking, Bachelor are dual credit courses for Mason County high sustainability of our community. of Applied Science in Information Systems, school students. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of b. Serve as stewards of our environment. Applied Science in Organizational Leadership OC Shelton students have access to a variety of c. Study and model choices and practices that and Technical Management, Associate in Arts student services such as advising and registra- enhance environmental health, economic degrees (AA), Associate of Science degrees tion, cashiering services, financial aid assistance, vitality, and social justice. (AS), Associate in Technical Arts degrees (ATA), tutoring, English and math placement, both on Associate of General Studies degrees (AGS), campus and via Skype to the Ranger Station in 5. The Thoughtful Use of Our Finite certificates, college-level freshman and sopho- Bremerton. Multiple services are available for Resources, Including Ourselves more courses, GED preparation and high school veterans and students with special needs, along with career development assistance and online To demonstrate our values we… completion, transfer, and professional-technical programs. internship and employment resources through a. Empower employees to assert leadership the Career Center. and engage in institutional decision making.

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The OC Shelton campus provides students ties; 8060 165th Ave. N.E., Suite 100; Red- with what is needed to pursue their studies in Distance Learning mond, WA 98052 425-558-4224; nwccu.org a resource environment comparable to most Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on colleges and universities with branch campuses. Options Colleges and Universities refers to the institu- Several classrooms are equipped with comput- Distance Learning (sometimes called “eLearn- tion as a whole. Therefore, statements like ers and interactive television systems that con- ing”) at OC is defined as any program which "fully accredited" or "this program is accredited nect to OC in Bremerton and Poulsbo for classes uses electronic media as a way to deliver course by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and and meetings. content using the Internet. Distance Learning Universities" or "this degree is accredited by the may also occur within a traditional classroom Contact Information Northwest Commission on Colleges and Univer- when electronic media is used to enhance OC Shelton sities" are incorrect and should not be used. instruction. Distance Learning courses may use 937 W. Alpine Way one of several Learning Management Systems For more information, see our website at Shelton, WA 98584 such as Canvas, web tools provided by textbook olympic.edu/about-olympic-college/accredita- 360-432-5400, 360-432-5412 FAX publishers, or other sites developed by faculty tion-core-themes. [email protected] olympic.edu/shelton-campus or available as open source. The OC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Distance Learning courses may be taught in one completion program is accredited by the OC Poulsbo of three modes: web-enhanced, hybrid or fully Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education online. Fully online courses deliver all course (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 350; OC Poulsbo provides expanded access for resi- materials using some form of electronic media, Washington, DC 20036-1120; dents of North and Central Kitsap, Bainbridge and replace all direct contact with the instruc- 202-887-6791, aacn.nche.edu. Island and surrounding areas. This state-of- tor, except through Canvas or other online The two-year ATA in Nursing curriculum is the-art facility located at the junction of Route learning management systems. Hybrid courses 305 and Route 3 in Poulsbo features multi-use approved by the Washington State Nursing combine traditional classroom instruction with Care Quality Assurance Commission, and is classrooms, computer labs, meeting rooms, a sci- online instruction. Each instructor teaching a ence lab, interactive television classrooms, and accredited by the Accreditation Commission hybrid course determines the instructional piece for Education in Nursing (ACEN). a learning resource center/library. Currently, that is delivered in the traditional face-to-face students can pursue courses toward transfer Accreditation Commission for Education in mode, and what content will be delivered Nursing and/or ACEN degrees, professional technical degrees, and online. Web-enhanced courses are those that the Running Start program. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; meet face-to-face as scheduled, but provide Atlanta, GA 30326 OC Poulsbo provides extensive services includ- access to course materials through the Internet. 404-975-5000, aacnnursing.org. ing admissions, registration, tuition and fee Contact Information Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission payment, English and math placement, career Haselwood Library counseling, advising, and tutoring. P.O. Box 47864 360-475-7770, [email protected] Olympia, WA 98504-7877 Specifically, OC Poulsbo offers courses leading olympic.edu/programs-classes/distance- 360-236-4700, Fax number: 360-236-4738 to the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which can learning Email address: [email protected] satisfy the first two years of college study at doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ many colleges and universities. Courses avail- NursingCommission able include Social Sciences, Humanities, Art, Accreditation The OC Practical Nursing Program is approved Music, Mathematics, Science, and Business OC is accredited by the Northwest Commission by: as part of a transfer option. Students at OC on Colleges and Universities. Poulsbo may also pursue an Associate in Techni- Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assur- Accreditation of an institution of higher cal Arts (ATA) degree or a certificate in multiple ance Commission; P.O. Box 47865; Olympia, education by the Northwest Commission on professional technical programs including WA 98504-7865 Colleges and Universities indicates that it Accounting, Administrative Office Support, doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of Business Management, Legal Professional, and NursingCommission institutional quality evaluated through a peer Computer Information. review process. An accredited college or univer- The Culinary Arts Institute is accredited by the Through a joint vision to serve the community sity is one which has the necessary resources to American Culinary Federation, and businesses on the Kitsap Peninsula, OC achieve its stated purposes through appropriate acfchefs.org. partners with Western Washington University, educational programs, is substantially doing The Human Services & Chemical Dependency offering a variety of degree programs, profes- so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will Professional Program is accredited by NAADAC, sional development opportunities, a lecture continue to do so in the foreseeable future. the Association for Addiction Professionals, series and programs for youth grades K-12. Institutional integrity is also addressed through naadac.org. accreditation. Contact Information The Medical Assisting Program is accredited OC Poulsbo Accreditation by the Northwest Commission by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied 1000 Olympic College Place N.W. on Colleges and Universities is not partial but Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon Poulsbo, WA 98370 applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it the recommendation of the Medical Assisting 360-394-2725 is not a guarantee of every course of program Education Review Board (MAERB). CAAHEP may [email protected] offered, or the competence of individual gradu- be contacted at: 25400 US Highway 19 North, olympic.edu/poulsbo-campus ates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727-210-2350, about the quality of opportunities available to www.caahep.org. students who attend the institution. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at OC Inquiries regarding an institution's accredited is accredited by the Commission on Accredita- status by the Northwest Commission on Col- tion in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of leges and Universities should be directed to the the American Physical Therapy Association. administrative staff of the institution. Individu- CAPTE may be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax als may also contact: St., Alexandria; VA 22314-1488, capteonline. Northwest Commission Colleges and Universi- org/home.aspx.

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