Kirtland Community College Catalog 1999-2000 WELCOME A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Kirtland Community College welcomes you as a member of the college family and as a participant in its programs and services. We in the faculty, administration, and staff wish to assure you that you are the reason for our being here. The extent to which your plans and dreams are realized here at Kirtland is a direct measure of the college's success. At Kirtland Community College we strive to create an atmo- sphere of understanding and trust as well as an environment conducive to your educational development. It is with this attitude that we serve you and the community, and welcome you to the college. Sincerely, Dorothy N. Franke, Ph.D. President BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kenneth K. Roberts Patricia Gayle Webb Chairman Trustee Sally Galer Arlene J. Wilder Vice Chairman Trustee Robert F. Bovee Jan Keith Farmer Secretary-Treasurer Trustee Roy V. Spangler Trustee i ADMINISTRATORS Jerry Boerema Edmund Koliba Director Criminal Justice Controller Louise Bucco Katherine Nemeth Director Learning Resources Vice President for Operations Paul Durbin Richard Silverman Dean of Instruction Vice President for Instruction ii TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Facilities, Services & Parking ....................... 41 Community Support Services ....................... 42 INTRODUCTION Communicating with the College Community........... 42 Welcome........................................ i Glossary of College Terms ......................... 43 Vision and Values................................. 1 Assurance of Quality ............................... 2 College Overview ................................. 3 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Student Profile.................................... 4 Automotive ..................................... 48 1999-2000 College Calendar ......................... 5 Business........................................ 53 Directory of Services............................... 5 Cosmetology.................................... 59 Other Numbers to Know............................ 6 Customized Training.............................. 58 Maps ........................................... 7 Health Occupations............................... 63 Honors........................................ 104 Industrial Technologies............................ 75 ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID Criminal Justice.................................. 83 Getting Started.................................... 9 Office Information Systems......................... 88 Paying for Your Education ......................... 11 Transfer........................................ 97 Registration & Academic Policies.................... 19 ACHIEVING SUCCESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...................... 105 Exploring Educational Choices...................... 24 Supporting Academic Success ....................... 25 Recognizing Excellence............................ 27 PERSONNEL & COMMITTEES Getting Involved ................................. 28 KCC Administration ............................. 143 Full-time Faculty................................ 143 Full-time Classified Staff.......................... 144 SAFETY & STUDENT RIGHTS KCC Advisory Committees........................ 146 Safety, Security, Emergencies....................... 30 KCC Foundation................................ 145 Protecting Student Rights .......................... 32 CATALOG INDEX ............................. 147 The Student Handbook is the first section of this catalog, pages 1-46. The Financial Aid Handbook is included in this section, pages 11-19. The contents of the catalog are subject to change. Check the class schedule for the most current information. The catalog cannot be considered as a contract or agreement between the individual student and Kirtland Community College or its administrators. Kirtland Community College is an equal opportunity institution, encourages diversity, and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected category under Michigan and federal law. Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a priority of the college. Katherine Nemeth, Vice President for Operations, is the 504 Coordinator. Carole Chilton, Director of Special Populations, is the ADA Compliance Officer. iii VISION AND VALUES Serving as an information center/clearinghouse MISSION 1. The purpose of Kirtland Community College is to improve the quality of life in the Kirtland region by providing educational 2. Making its physical facilities and human resources available programs and services. to citizens and community groups GUIDING PRINCIPLES 3. Serving as a cultural and entertainment center that provides Kirtland's mission stems from a commitment to the development citizens with the opportunity for enriching experiences not of the individual and is guided by the underlying belief that normally available to rural communities learning is a lifelong process, which must consider an individual's life experiences, motivation, and readiness to learn. Through this 4. Participating with groups, individuals and agencies in the process, people can become more independent and sound in their economic growth and development of the Kirtland region thinking, make better decisions, grow in self-esteem and gain greater control over their lives. 5. Working cooperatively with local educational and community agencies to broaden and improve the educational Education is a responsibility shared by the college, the indi- opportunities for all residents of the region vidual, and the community. Education should stimulate creative, productive participation; instill the abilities to think critically and communicate effectively; foster change in attitude and behavior; KEY SUCCESS FACTORS encourage exploration and instill desire to seek further knowl- As a provider of personal and career enhancement options, carv- edge; and foster a commitment to improving the quality of life in ing a visible niche in an overly competitive environment is no the community. small challenge. There is an almost compulsive tendency to strive to be all things to all people. To set out in this direction would The community is defined as a region served, as well as a climate quickly deplete the institution's valuable resources, or so created. Kirtland's role within the community is to establish and fragment the mission and purpose of the college that it would build partnerships based upon shared values and common goals. severely limit Kirtland's ability to serve the needs of its con- Through these partnerships, Kirtland becomes a source of edu- stituents. cational, civic, and cultural renewal. The content of programs and types of services, the methods Within this context, four key factors have been deemed essential through which they are delivered, the way the members of the to the fulfillment of Kirtland's mission and purpose. These are: college family work with one another, and the relationship be- tween the college and the community reflect these guiding prin- Quality of Educational Experience ciples. Regardless of the reason for which learners come to Kirtland to meet their educational and personal enrichment needs, the quality How Kirtland Accomplishes Its Mission of their learning experience(s) and association with the institution Kirtland Community College accomplishes its mission by offer- will be a critical determinant of long-range success for the ing programs that prepare students for employment, that prepare college. Issues of quality are not limited to the usual focus on students for transfer to four-year colleges, and that provide the assessment of teaching; rather, there are several additional region with a variety of academic, vocational, and cultural oppor- attributes that uniquely contribute to degrees of excellence in the tunities. The college does this by offering associate degree pro- learning process: grams, certificate programs, developmental courses, and contin- uing education courses. To complement its educational Spirit of Partnership programs, Kirtland also provides support services such as orien- Education is held to be a mature partnership process tation, academic placement testing, advising, financial assistance, between the learner and the institution (in each and all of remediation, tutoring, counseling, career planning, and job place- its many facets). Each partner shares the responsibility for ment services, all of which increase the likelihood of student contributing to meaningful educational and personal success. enrichment outcomes. The student assumes the respon- sibility for commitment to learning; the institution, through The college also serves the people and communities of the region its faculty and staff, is accountable for creating and by: maintaining an effective quality learning environment. Education as "Guided Learning" 1 Rather than the limited, traditional concept of teachers as gate- External and Internal Support Networks keepers of knowledge, Kirtland faculty exercise their role as Kirtland is comprised of more than groups of students and "managers of learning environments," which assumes the spirit faculty. There is a complex network of interdependent entities of partnership in the educational process. each with varied levels of expertise, knowledge, training and ex- perience that exists within the context of both the institutions and Learner Maturity the