ACADEMIC 2021-2022 CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission and Introduction . 2 Student Code of Conduct . .38 . Academic Calendar . 4. Academic Regulations . 44 Directories . 6. .Graduation . 52 . Thatcher Campus Map . 14. General Education . 54 Gila County Campuses . 15. Transfer Partnerships . 59. Enrollment . 17 . Curricula . 62 . Tuition and Fees . 19 Course Descriptions . 117 Housing and Dining Facilities . 22. Disclosures . .169 . Financial Aid . 24. Residency . 173 Scholarships . 30 Security and Safety . 177. Student Services . 35 . Index . .182 . Addendum . 184 OFFICIAL DOCUMENT NOTICE EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE CATALOG is available as an electronic document published on the Internet . The Internet version is updated as needed and is the College’s official publication . All who use the catalog are advised that when taking action or making plans based on published information, the Internet version should be relied upon as the official document . Public access to Internet-based College publications is available at all EAC administrative sites or at www .eac .edu . This catalog has been prepared to give you information on the programs and courses available at Eastern Arizona College and to answer questions you may have about official policies, procedures, and regulations . To arrange a visit or to ask any questions, please contact us at: Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769 (928) 428-8272 1-800-678-3808 FAX: (928) 428-2578 Email: [email protected] Students needing language assistance to interpret information presented Estudiantes que necesitan ayuda en interpretar la información contenida in this catalog should contact EAC’s Counseling Department for en este catálogo deben de ponerse en contacto con el Eastern assistance . The Counseling Department is located at 615 North Stadium Arizona College Counseling Department (Departamento de Consejo) . Avenue, Thatcher, Arizona, 85552-0769 and may also be reached by El Departamento de Consejo se ubica en 615 North Stadium Avenue, telephone at (928) 428-8253 . Thatcher, Arizona 85552-0769 y también nos puede llamar por teléfono al (928) 428-8253 . 2021-2022 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog | 1 MISSION AND INTRODUCTION VISION PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Inspire and empower students for lifetime success through a sense of Welcome to Eastern Arizona College, the community and world-class education . oldest and most beautiful community college in Arizona . Nestled in the Gila Valley and surrounded by mountain ranges, EAC is MISSION steeped in tradition and ready to provide a Eastern Arizona College is a student-centered institution that prepares great start to your future . We offer certificates individuals to thrive in a complex, ever-changing world through and associate degrees that will prepare you to enter the job market accessibility, cultural development, and innovative educational programs . with marketable skills or transfer to the university of your choice . Eastern Arizona College has developed a long tradition of academic PURPOSES excellence and student success . We are fully accredited by The Higher The College shall: Learning Commission and our qualified and caring faculty and staff are excited to help you achieve your goals . We believe there is something • Provide university transfer degree programs and courses . for everyone at EAC, and your success is our goal . • Offer associate degree and certificate programs that meet I invite you to visit our campus, talk with our faculty, and prepare workforce needs of the local and global communities . yourselves for a collegiate experience that will surpass your • Maintain quality support services to assist students in identifying expectations . On behalf of Eastern Arizona College, I look forward to and achieving personal, educational, and career goals . seeing you on campus . • Support the educational, cultural, and economic needs of the community . • Offer activities and programs that promote general student welfare while fostering an environment in which students can develop Todd Haynie leadership, citizenship, and character . President • Provide innovative activities and programs that foster life-long learning . Eastern Arizona College Founded 1888 District Governing Board • Facilitate opportunities beyond traditional two-year programs Jeff B . Larson, Chair through collaborative partnerships . Brad Montierth, Secretary Richard W . Mattice, Member VALUES Lois Ann Moody, Member Tina C . McMaster, Member • Accountability • Inclusion • Innovation • Integrity • Quality • Tradition College President Todd Haynie DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT Eastern Arizona College values diversity and inclusion and commits Greenlee County Advisory Committee to fostering a welcoming, fair and respectful environment in which all MEMBERSHIP: are given the opportunity to meet their educational goals . The focus General Community Duncan (Chair) . Donald Merrell (6-30-22) of this commitment is built on the foundation of a community that Business Community . Kimberly Henderson (6-30-22) appreciates, welcomes, and is ready to harness the unique talents General Community, Morenci . Christin Harper (6-30-22) and expertise of our widely diverse and dynamic community . EAC Health Services Representative . Brieanna Morales (6-30-21) recognizes that an important aspect of higher education is exposure to General Community, York . Steve Rutherford (6-30-21) different cultures, perspectives, and beliefs and wishes to foster this Representative, Morenci Schools . Joe Garcia (6-30-21) Representative, Duncan Schools . Eldon Merrell (6-30-23) through curricular and co-curricular activities . General Community, Clifton . Armando Carrillo (6-30-23) Freeport McMoRan . Robert Pollock (6-30-23) Greenlee County Board of Supervisors . David Gomez (Ex Officio) 2 | 2021-2022 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog MISSION AND INTRODUCTION Together, we are building a bright and vibrant future for all who come ACCREDITATION and experience Eastern Arizona College . Eastern Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . EAC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD Higher Learning Commission Cindy Olvey, President 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Larry Rapier, Treasurer Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411 Becky Johnson, Secretary Phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456 William Bone, Director Fax: (312) 263-7462 Lois Ann Moody, Director Email: info@hlcommission .org Jody Peck, Director Web: www .hlcommission .org Molly Steffens, Director The College is a member of the Arizona Community College System . Sandra Thompson, Director The names of associates, agencies, or governmental bodies which Todd Haynie, Director (President, EAC) accredit, approve, or license Eastern Arizona College can be viewed at Joel Biggs, Director (President, EAC Foundation) www .eac .edu/about_eac/Accreditation . Additional information on EAC’s accreditation standing and procedures can be obtained by contacting EAC FOUNDATION Shannon Seballos at (928)428-8339 or shannon .seballos@eac .edu . The Eastern Arizona College Foundation is a non-profit corporation that is fiscally and organizationally separate from the College . The Foundation STATE AUTHORIZATION is empowered to receive gifts, bequests and endowments, which are tax deductible to the donor . Eastern Arizona College has been authorized by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) to offer online classes Through the EAC Foundation, a variety of ways have been developed for to students residing outside of Arizona . SARA requires EAC to follow an individuals and businesses to support Eastern Arizona College . established common set of standards to offer post secondary distance These gifts come to the Foundation in the form of cash, marketable education among member states, districts, and territories . securities, real property, bequests, and gifts-in-kind . Special gift provisions can also be made through a will, by gifts of insurance policies, HISTORY or the establishment of an endowment or a trust . Eastern Arizona is a public community college . Founded as Gifts to the Foundation may be given for a specific purpose or given St . Joseph Stake Academy in 1888, it provided education for the youth without restriction . Donations can also be arranged to obtain the of the Gila Valley from 1890 until 1933 . The institution introduced junior maximum tax benefit to the donor while at the same time providing college courses in the early 1920s . support for the mission of the College . The Foundation staff, with the assistance of your attorney or accountant, can provide additional On March 25, 1933, it became a public county institution under information on the donor plan that is best for you . the authority of the Arizona State School Code and was renamed Gila Junior College . On July 1, 1950, the name of the College was changed For over 125 years, support for Eastern Arizona College and its from Gila Junior College to Eastern Arizona Junior College . educational mission has come in many forms . It is the continued generosity and commitment of alumni, businesses, and friends of the In 1962, the College became the first official state junior college in the College that has been instrumental in helping Eastern produce students newly formed Arizona State System of Community and Junior Colleges . ready for success and achievement in the world of tomorrow . If you In 1966, the word “Junior” was dropped from the name of the institution . would like more information, please contact the executive director of the EAC