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Contents Academic Calendar ...........................................................................................................................................................2 Academic Information ....................................................................................................................................................21 Accreditation .....................................................................................................................................................................5 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................................6 Board of Trustees ..............................................................................................................................................................5 Course Description ..........................................................................................................................................................80 Degrees and Certificates .................................................................................................................................................26 Educational Programs .....................................................................................................................................................33 Faculty and Administrators ...........................................................................................................................................122 History...............................................................................................................................................................................5 Index .............................................................................................................................................................................127 Map ....................................................................................................................................................................back cover Mission ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 Programs of Study...........................................................................................................................................................43 Registration .....................................................................................................................................................................10 Student Services ..............................................................................................................................................................12 Student Programs ............................................................................................................................................................19 Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Since 1962 Big Bend Community College has provided educational opportunity to residents of the central Columbia Basin. Local residents, Welcome to students from across the state and the oceans have all participated in and contributed to the Big Bend community. Our vision of access to educational Big Bend. opportunity grows with our expanding campus and professional skills. For our students Big Bend is about a first choice, a second chance, or continuing lifelong learning. Viking athletic teams, Community Concerts, Allied Arts and student sponsored events, along with regional and state meetings, continue to attract visitors to our campus and community. Prospective new employers visit the college as part of their decision process to locate to our region. Our faculty and staff have adapted the use of ever-changing technology to spread access to our resources throughout our 4,600 square mile service district. Big Bend Community College is a crossroads and a resource for economic development in our region, and this catalog describes those activities and capabilities. This time of information overload challenges us to sort, evaluate and file facts, figures, and concepts in volumes staggering to comprehend. Documents such as this catalog are presented as convenient reference tools you’ll find Bill Bonaudi helpful as you chart your path to educational success. It will help to identify BBCC President the resources of the college available to help you achieve your educational and career goals. Review it by thumbing through the pages as you enroll with us for the first time. Better yet, view it on-line at www.bigbend.edu/catalog for the most current information. Most importantly use this catalog to help you get to know us, and please, ask lots of questions. 2006-2007 Course Catalog Big Bend Community College 1 Calendar 2006-2007 Fall Winter Spring Summer 2006 2007 2007 2007 May 15 Nov. 13 Feb. 19 May 14 Early Registration Begins Sept. 7 Dec. 21 March 15 June 7 Tuition Due Sept. 10 1st Year Flight res. hall check-in Sept. 11 1st Year Flight students report Sept. 11 General Faculty Report Sept. 17 Jan. 1 March 25 June 17 Residence halls check-in orientation Sept. 18 Jan. 2 March 26 June 18 Instruction begins Sept. 22 Jan. 5 March 30 June 20 Last day to add a class Nov. 21 March 1 May 24 July 19 Last day to drop a class Nov. 30 March 13 June 5 July 26 Instruction ends Dec. 4-6 March 14-16 June 6-8 Final exams Dec. 6 March 16 June 8 July 26 Residence halls close Dec. 8 March 19 June 11 July 30 Grades due from faculty Dec. 7-Jan. 1 March 17-25 June 9-17 Quarter break June 8 Comencement Veteran’s Day Martin Luther Memorial Day Independence Holidays Nov. 10 King Day May 28 Day, July 4 Thanksgiving Jan. 15 Nov. 23-24 *Tentative calendar, subject to change without notice. 2006-2007 Course Catalog Big Bend Community College 2 Calendar 2007-2008 Fall Winter Spring Summer 2007 2008 2008 2008 May 14 Nov. 13 Feb. 25 May 19 Early Registration Begins Sept. 13 Dec. 27 March 20 June 12 Tuition Due Sept. 16 1st Year Flight res. hall check-in Sept. 17 1st Year Flight students report Sept. 17 General Faculty Report Sept. 23 Jan. 6 March 30 June 22 Residence halls check-in orientation Sept. 24 Jan. 7 March 31 June 23 Instruction begins Sept. 28 Jan. 11 April 4 June 25 Last day to add a class Nov. 27 March 6 May 29 July 24 Last day to drop a class Dec. 6 March 18 June 10 July 31 Instruction ends Dec. 10-12 March 19-21 June 11-13 Final exams Dec. 12 March 21 June 13 July 31 Residence halls close Dec. 14 March 24 June 16 August 4 Grades due from faculty Dec. 13-Jan. 6 March 22-30 June 14-22 Quarter break June 13 Comencement Veteran’s Day Martin Luther Memorial Day Independence Holidays Nov. 12 King Day May 26 Day, July 4 Thanksgiving Jan. 21 Nov. 22-23 *Tentative calendar, subject to change without notice. Big Bend Community College 2006-2007 Course Catalog 3 2006-2007 Course Catalog Big Bend Community College 4 About BBCC Accreditation Mission Big Bend Community College is accredited by the The mission of Big Bend Community College is to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. serve the educational needs of a diverse population Its transfer credits are normally accepted by other throughout its service district. As a comprehensive two- accredited colleges. year community college, the institution works with its partners to provide a variety of educational opportunities, including: Board of Trustees • courses and training for university and college Mr. Mike Blakely (appointed 2005), Quincy transfer Mrs. Cecilia DeLuna-Gaeta (appointed 2003), Othello • occupational and technical programs Mr. Robert Holloway (appointed 2002), Ephrata • basic skills and developmental education • community and continuing education Mrs. Katherine Kenison (appointed 1999), Ephrata • pre-employment and customized training for local Mr. Felix Ramon (appointed 1994), Moses Lake business and industry • support services for students The above listed citizens are Trustees of BBCC and are responsible to citizens of the Big Bend Community Goals College services district for the operation of the college. The College provides learning opportunities that The board meets regularly every six weeks. Each is include: appointed by the governor of the state of Washington and confirmed by the Washington State Senate to staggered • critical thinking and problem solving five year terms. • computation • communication • workplace skills and values History • awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity • arts enrichment and cultural activities Big Bend Community College was authorized by the Washington State Board of Education in 1961. Beginning fall quarter 1962 BBCC held its first regular Characteristics classes at night in Moses Lake High School. The college Big Bend Community College maintains a working opened classes in a new facility located a short distance and learning environment with the following: southeast of the city of Moses Lake fall quarter 1963. • a discrimination-free environment which In 1966, BBCC acquired a 159-acre tract of land on promotes diversity and staff and student success the former Larson Air Force Base, which became the • a service-oriented environment which provides permanent college campus for all programs in 1975. access and support services to all students, The Washington State Legislature’s Community including