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Welcome to Modesto Junior College GENERAL INFORMATION
The College began with a charter OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT enrollment of 61 students. Through the Jill Stearns years registration has increased until today President more than 18,000 day and evening students are enrolled each semester. In addition, Morris Memorial Building, 201 more than 8,000 community participants (209) 575-6067 take advantage of the ever-growing Support Staff Community Education program. Amy Bethel, Executive Secretary To complement student growth, the campus Linda Hoile, Marketing and has grown as well. The college holds the Public Information Officer distinction of having erected the first junior Irene Nunez, Graphic Arts Specialist college classroom building in the state. Sherri Potts, Graphic Arts Specialist From this modest beginning, MJC has David Todd, Photographer/Graphic Arts Specialist grown until it now provides an outstanding Monika Shortner, Graphic Arts Technician learning environment on two sites: the Joshua Sigman, Front End Web Developer original MJC-East on College Avenue and MJC-West on Blue Gum Avenue in northwest Modesto. In addition to the two ABOUT MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE sites, more than 20 community sites are used to meet particular educational needs. Modesto Junior College, one of the oldest community colleges in the state, was The area boundaries have also changed. organized in 1921 to serve the first junior In 1964, by action of the electorate, the college district established under a State boundaries were enlarged to include nearly Legislature Enabling Act. Modesto Junior 4,000 square miles, encompassing high College was established to meet the needs school districts in Stanislaus and Tuolumne of the community. Today the college strives Counties, the Ripon High School District to maintain the same objective—that of in San Joaquin County, the Gustine and dedication and service to the community. Hilmar High School Districts in Merced
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County and the Harney Elementary School Open Enrollment at MJC District in Santa Clara County. The district Unless specifically exempted by statute, also includes the Bret Harte Union High every course, course section or class, the School District, the former Copperopolis average daily attendance of which is to be Elementary School District and the former reported for state aid, wherever offered and Salt Spring Valley Elementary School maintained by the district, shall be fully District in Calaveras County. open to enrollment and participation by A Board of Trustees was elected in 1964 to any person who has been admitted to the govern the affairs of the expanded district. college and who meets such prerequisites as In 1965 the name Yosemite Junior College may be established pursuant to Chapter II, District was selected. It was later changed Division 2, part VI, Title 5 of the California to Yosemite Community College District. Administrative Code, 51820-51823. The Yosemite Community College District Exception to this policy will be made where also includes Columbia College, located in health, safety, legal requirements, or the Columbia, California. facility is a limiting factor in the conduct of the course. Students denied enrollment by A Comprehensive this policy may appeal to the Vice President Community College of Student Services. Consistent with its philosophy of serving the educational needs of all people who reside in the College district, a wide range of programs and individual courses has been developed. MJC offers technical and vocational programs, courses to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university, and Associate degrees in over 70 areas of study. MJC also provides basic skills courses in English and math, and English as a second language classes. Credit and non-credit courses are offered day and evening as well as on Saturdays on the college sites and at locations throughout the college district. Some courses are also offered online. Credit courses fulfill requirements leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates. Non-credit courses are designed for members of the community who wish to develop or improve their skills and supplement their general knowledge. These courses do not fulfill requirements leading to degrees, diplomas or certificates. Community Education classes, tours and trips are participant fee-funded and carry no unit value. Such classes may be offered in the areas of vocational, recreational, and in-service training interests of the participants.
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Transfer and regional colleges in addressing local and regional workforce needs. The Centers also Completion Rates support regional and statewide marketing In compliance with the Student-Right-to- activities to increase employer awareness Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 of the economic development services (Public Law 101-542), it is the policy of available from community colleges. The our college district to make available its Central Region Center of Excellence serves completion and transfer rates to all current the entire San Joaquin Valley Region of and prospective students. Beginning California. in Fall 2009, a cohort of all certificate-, GENERAL INFORMATION degree-, and transfer-seeking first-time, full-time students were tracked over a three-year period. Their completion and transfer rates are listed below. These rates do not represent the success rates of the entire student population at the College nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period. Student Right-to-Know Rates for Fall 2009 Cohort Completion Rate: 25.08 % Transfer Rate: 14.36 % Fall 2009 - Spring 2012 COHORT Data Based upon the cohort defined above, a Completer is a student who attained a certificate or degree or became ‘transfer prepared’ during a three-year period, from Fall 2009 to Spring 2012. Students who have completed 60 transferable units with a GPA of 2.0 or better are considered ‘transfer- prepared’. Students who transferred to another post-secondary institution, prior to attaining a degree, certificate, or becoming ‘transfer-prepared’ during a five-semester period, from Spring 2010 to Spring 2012, are transfer students. For more information, visit: http://srtk.cccco.edu/000/09index.htm
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Contact: Nora Seronello Phone: (209) 575-6894 Website: www.coeccc.net As part of the California Community Colleges’ Economic and Workforce Development Program, MJC hosts one of four, regionally-based Centers of Excellence. These Centers conduct environmental scanning on high growth, emerging, and economically-critical industries and their related workforce and occupational needs. Information from the scans is intended to assist the strategic planning and decision-making efforts of
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OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION OFFICE OF Instruction The Office of Instruction facilitates all Brenda Thames teaching and learning activities at Modesto Vice President of Instruction Junior College and provides an array of services to students and the college overall. It stores and monitors all course Morris Memorial Building, 205 A outlines, implements educational program (209) 575-6058, FAX: (209) 575-6050 requirements and produces the College Articulation Catalog and Class Schedule. College- to-college course articulation, including Ruth Cranley establishing transferability and general MJC Articulation Officer education patterns, is also managed Phone: (209) 575-6713 through the Office of Instruction. Distance Education Michael Smedshammer, Ph.D. A Comprehensive Curriculum Instructional Design Coordinator The college offers courses designed to meet Phone: (209) 575-6281 many diverse interests, educational needs, Support Staff and vocational needs of its students. College programs are designed to meet particular Amanda Cannon, Accreditation/Assessment needs and may consist of one course or a Process Specialist series of courses leading to a certificate or Donna Yarnal, Administrative Secretary an associate's degree. Many MJC courses Heather Townsend, Curriculum Process Specialist can apply towards the first two years of a Julie Trejo, Financial Aid Technician bachelor's degree. Courses in art, literature, Kelly Addington, Administrative Technician humanities, communication studies, foreign Pat Wallace, Executive Secretary languages, music, and drama provide cultural enrichment for MJC students Vacant, Instruction Office Specialist and the community. Music instruction, for example, is offered for beginners as
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well as for those who already have a high job employment skills, introduction to level of proficiency. Performances by mathematics, and pre-algebra. English as a such groups as the Masterworks Chorus Second Language is offered for non-native and Jazz Ensemble are examples of the speakers of English who desire to learn cultural events offered to the community. English or to improve their proficiency. All students are encouraged to participate in college community activities such as Each year several hundred students transfer student government, athletics, forensics, art to four-year colleges and universities to shows, music programs, and tutoring. continue their education toward bachelors’ degrees. Modesto Junior College has earned Those who wish to broaden their horizons a strong reputation statewide for its lower and to become more aware of themselves division preparation. Students who properly and the world about them will be drawn plan courses of study in their major and to offerings in health education, consumer general education requirements are able education, psychology, child development, to continue into their junior year in most sociology, communication studies, valley majors with no loss of time or credit. plant life, science, art appreciation, and physical activities. Agricultural offerings include technician training courses as ASSOCIATE DEGREES OFFERED well as courses designed for persons Associate’s degree anticipating employment or already Modesto Junior College awards associate employed in the field of agriculture. in arts or associate in science degrees upon An advisory committee also serves completion of a set program of study, the community services program. usually done in two years (full-time), Business courses that meet occupational although completion time may exceed requirements of the community are offered two years. The program of study includes in office administration, clerical training, coursework in a major or area of emphasis, accounting, computer science, computer as well as completion of general education. graphics applications, and business At Modesto Junior College, students operations. Certificate programs are must complete the associate’s degree available in several areas. Administration of requirements, including a minimum of 60 Justice, emergency service instruction, and units with at least a 2.0 grade point average. fire science are also offered and can lead to Some students plan to end their education an Associate's degree. with an associate’s degree while others plan Vocational programs prepare students to transfer to universities to earn bachelors, for entry employment in such fields as masters, and/or doctorate degrees. allied health, animal husbandry, crop production, agricultural mechanics, Associate’s DEGREES FOR TRANSFER office administration, computer science, The Student Transfer Achievement Reform computer graphics applications (desktop Act (SB 1440 – Padilla), signed into publishing and computer graphics), legislation on September 29, 2010, enables automotive technology, electronics, the California Community Colleges and nursing, machine shop, accounting, human California State University to collaborate on services, and engineering technology. the creation of associate in arts degree (AA- Advisory committees serve the college in T) and associate in science degree (AS-T) the development of vocational programs by transfer programs. This new law requires helping to determine the need for and the community colleges to grant an associate content of occupational oriented courses. degree for transfer to a student once a Courses are geared to the needs of industry student has met specified admissions, and are modified as community needs general education, and major requirements change. for the degree. Upon completion of the Other courses are designed to assist associate degree, the student is eligible the individual in skills development. for transfer with junior standing into the These include, among others, reading California State University (CSU) system. improvement, effective study skills, Students are given guaranteed admission listening improvement, career awareness, into the California State University (CSU) system, and further are given priority
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consideration when applying to a particular recognized by the State of California, these program that is similar to the student’s awards do not appear on official student community college major. The law prohibits transcripts. the CSU from requiring a transferring student to repeat courses similar to those Financial Aid is not available for students taken at the community college that enrolled in only Skills Recognition courses counted toward their associate degree for but students may receive the Board of transfer. Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW) if eligible.
Other Awards OFFERED Subject Mastery GENERAL INFORMATION Modesto Junior College offers certificates Many individual courses and, sometimes and awards in the technical, applied, and multiple courses, are designed to culminate business sciences to students who complete with a special subject award for students courses specified for each program. The who successfully complete the course(s). curriculum is developed by faculty in Courses that provide CPR training, smog cooperation with advisory committees training, or typing are examples of classes comprised of business and industry that can result in the student earning proof representatives. Modesto Junior College of competency. Because these programs offers three types of awards to recognize do not meet the state requirements for completion of technical programs and/or programs, these awards do not appear on courses: official student transcripts, and instructors provide the proof of competency (subject ■■ Certificate of Achievement award) when the class ends. ■■ Skills Recognition Award ■■ Subject Mastery Catalog Rights Certificates of Achievement Catalog rights refer to the right of every continuing student to choose one, and Certificates of achievement are granted only one, catalog under whose course for the completion of a specified program. requirements the student is to be evaluated These state-approved certificates for the purpose of determining whether the acknowledge workplace competencies and student meets the requirements for MJC job readiness. Specific course requirements graduation, certificate, or certification of for each certificate are listed with the general education. The continuing student program descriptions in the Catalog. may select the catalog which was in effect MJC certificate of achievement programs when the student initially enrolled at MJC range in units from 12-39 and are offered in or any catalog in effect thereafter through many areas such as agriculture, supervisory and including the semester when the management, real estate, and medical student petitions for graduation or transfer assisting. Students should apply for their certification. certificates during the semester in which they are completing their final program CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT requirements. AND CATALOG RIGHTS A student remaining in continuous Skills Recognition Awards enrollment will retain catalog rights Skills recognition awards are granted for for graduation under the year of initial the completion of a specified program enrollment. Any academic record symbol whose total requirement is between 5½ entered on a MJC transcript (A through F, and 17 units. These locally-approved P/NP, I, W, MW) shall constitute a record programs are offered by community of continuous enrollment. Continuous colleges to provide training needed in the enrollment is defined as enrollment in at community. Students should apply for least one term (summer, fall or spring) of their awards during the semester in which the academic year. Students should consult they are completing their final program with their counselor for current information. requirements. Because these programs For evaluation purposes, the college will use are locally approved and not formally the terms listed in the catalog’s Academic Calendar to determine a student’s catalog rights.
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Program Rights For MJC'S COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Allied Health Awards The curricula of the Allied Health Non-degree courses. (Students who completed courses numbered 1 - 49 prior programs are prescribed by their respective 1-49 to Fall 1989 may use these courses towards accrediting bodies. For this reason, a degree.) programs may be required to modify 50-99 Courses certified for associate's degree credit. their curriculum. Students entering these programs are given academic program 100-199 Courses certified as appropriate for baccalau- rights to the requirements which appear in reate or associate's degree credit.* the catalog corresponding to the term/year Vocational courses certified as appropriate for in which they enroll in the first semester 200-299 baccalaureate or associate's degree credit.* core curriculum of the program. 300 - 399 Associate's degree credit vocational courses. Upper division courses designed for the COURSE OUTLINES OF RECORD 400-499 Baccalaureate Degree Program. All courses at MJC are governed by a course 500 - 599 Contract Instruction. (Non-degree applicable) outline which includes but is not limited to the course objectives, content, methods of 700 - 799 Fee-funded courses. (Non-degree applicable) evaluation, and methods of instruction. All 800 - 899 Non-credit courses. (Non-degree applicable) course sections, though varying in specific content and character, must include at 900 - 999 Basic education. (Non-degree applicable) the minimum the objectives, content and standards specified in the course outline. * All certified courses (courses numbered 100-299) are To obtain a copy of the official course accepted by the California State University system. A list of courses transferable to the University of California outline for an MJC course, visit the MJC system is available in the Counseling or Career Transfer Instruction Office, Morris, 205E. Center, or at www.assist.org. Academic Freedom TYPES OF COURSES OFFERED AT MJC Students have the right to listen, the right MJC ONLINE COURSES to decide, the right to choose, the right to Online learning at MJC is a quality reject and the right to express and defend alternative to traditional classes. individual beliefs. As members of the No distinction is made between the MJC community, students are encouraged requirements and expectations for face- to develop the capacity for critical to-face courses and online courses. The judgment and to engage in a sustained and content and outcomes of online courses are independent search for truth. the same as those taught in the on-campus The educational purpose of the college is classroom. It is the flexibility of time and best served by this freedom of expression. convenience that appeals to online students. Students are free to take reasoned exception Online courses require a self-disciplined to the data or views offered in any course student—one who is an active learner and of study and to reserve judgment about does not procrastinate. Courses require matters of opinion, but they are responsible participation through frequent online for learning the content of any course of communication with instructors and study for which they are enrolled. Student other students. These courses are best performance will be evaluated on a broad suited for those who can manage time and academic basis, not on opinions or conduct take responsibility for their education. in matters unrelated to academic standards. The student enrolled in an online class should have a solid understanding of COURSE EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS Internet browsers (for example, Safari, Internet Explorer or Firefox) and using Examinations or evaluations will be file attachments and word processing conducted as indicated in the course programs. They should also be good outline. A final examination or evaluation problem solvers who are not intimidated by will be held during the scheduled final technology. examination period at the end of the semester unless otherwise authorized by the President or designee.
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Online students must have ready access in a specific area of study. Topics are to the Internet. If necessary, students announced each semester in the schedule may gain access to the Internet and of classes. The courses are variable in hours MJC online courses via one of many per week and number of weeks according MJC open computer labs during regular to the topic. The unit value may be ½, 1, 2, lab hours. Certain classes have specific or 3. Field trips may be required. (CSU and software and course requirements; check UC grant credit for courses in this category the website for further information. For contingent upon a review of the course additional information on all MJC online outline.) courses, point your Internet browser to GENERAL INFORMATION www.mjc.edu/online. Transferability of MJC Courses SPECIAL TOPICS AND PROBLEMS COURSES HECCC: Partners for Academic Excellence The Higher Education Consortium of Courses dealing with special topics and Central California (HECCC), established problems are offered with the course in 1981, is a partnership of two universities number of 198, 298 or 398. Each discipline and four community colleges committed may offer a special topics or problems to the advancement of academic excellence course. The course title in the schedule of in a distinctly diverse region. Through classes will identify the topic. Such courses dynamic and evolving collaborations, allow participation in discussion, analysis member institutions combine resources, and evaluation of a special topic or problem
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share intellectual capital, facilitate TECHNICAL EDUCATION innovative projects, promote professional development, and increase equitable access & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT to higher education. HECCC members Pedro Mendez, Dean include California State University, Community and Workforce Development Stanislaus; Merced College; San Joaquin Delta College, University of California, East Campus. Morris Memorial, 103 Merced; and the Yosemite Community Phone: (209) 575-6386 College District, which includes Modesto Email: [email protected] Junior College and Columbia College. Website: www.mjc.edu/instruction/teched/workforcedev HECCC Equivalency Grids exist to aid Modesto Junior College Community and students in understanding the value of Workforce Development assists the col- their coursework between participating lege in reaching its mission of enhancing institutions. For more information, click on economic and workforce development HECCC Grids at http://www.csustan.edu/ in our community through the following heccc/. programmatic areas: Accelerated Careers in Technology, Corporate Training & Corpo- Reciprocity of rate College, the Grant Innovations Office. General Education Requirements ACCELERATED CAREERS in General Education (GE) breadth courses Technology PROGRAM that have been completed at Columbia Phone: (209) 575-7842 College, Merced College, or San Joaquin Delta College in fulfillment of a GE The Workforce Training Center is a key category for an associate in arts or associate provider of services to welfare recipients in science degree will be accepted in and unemployed/dislocated workers. lieu of the corresponding GE category Services include: customized training, requirement at MJC and, therefore, satisfy GED preparation, work experience, that requirement. job retention training, and specialized vocational training. Ask for the Accelerated Articulation of Courses Careers and Training Program for between Institutions specialized technical education and training opportunities. When the word “articulation” is used in education, it often has different meanings Corporate Training and connotations depending on the setting. Articulation at MJC refers to courses and & Corporate College the process of developing a formal, written Phone: (209) 575-6595 and published agreement that identifies courses (or sequences of courses) on Customized training and performance the MJC campus that are comparable or consulting services are provided at low acceptable in lieu of specific requirements cost for all sizes of businesses, government at another campus, often called the agencies and non-profits. Customized “transfer” or “target institution.” Successful curriculum, organizational development, completion of an articulated course assures supervisory training, business plan the student and the faculty that the student development, cost reduction strategies, has taken the appropriate course, received and return on investment evaluations the necessary instruction and preparation, are all offered at competitive pricing by a and that similar outcomes can be assured well-respected local provider of training enabling progression to the next level of services. Manufacturing customized instruction at the transfer institution. training includes state-of-the-art accelerated courses in PLC Troubleshooting, Adjustable Frequency Drives, Industrial Controls, Forklift Training, and much more. Company-focused degree and certificate programs are also offered on a fee-for- service basis at the company’s site. Call for additional information.
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GRANT INNOVATIONS OFFICE Phone: (209) 575-6985 The Modesto Junior College Grant Innovations Office is designed to enhance and sustain programs and services at Modesto Junior College through the development of additional grant funding sources for college priority activities in
the areas of community development, GENERAL INFORMATION economic development and workforce development. The Grant Innovations Office is here to develop federal, state and local grant proposals for both new and existing college programs and services as well as community partnership projects developed through the college processes.
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Community & Workforce Training & GENERAL INFORMATION Development Education
Pedro Mendez Dean of Career Technical & Community & Workforce Development Phone: (209) 575-6332 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mjc.edu/instruction/teched/workforcedev
Community Education Workforce Development
Elizabeth Orozco-Wittke Marla Uliana Manager of Community Education & Contract Director of Workforce Training & Development Programs East Campus, Morris Building, Room 103 East Campus, Morris Building, Room 104 Phone: (209) 575-7889 Phone: (209) 575-6063 Website: www.mjc.edu/instruction/teched/workforcedev Email: [email protected] Website: www.mjc.edu/commed Support Staff Website: Registration: www.mjc4life.org Martha Rice, Program Specialist - Corp College/Careers Support Staff Spring Chen, Accounting Analyst Patricia Brennan, Community Education Specialist Denise Flores, Administrative Specialist Vicki Vander Veen, Community Education Oralia Parker, Administrative Technician Program Technician Vacant, Program Specialist - Employer Training Angela Vizcarra, Community Education Specialist Vacant, Administrative Specialist
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY
For the past 90 years, MJC has positively impacted the lives of thousands of individuals in the region.
Our Community Education program began in the 1930’s as Modesto Evening Junior College. Since then, thousands have trained for a new career (Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Paralegal), enhanced a hobby, or taken a trip with Community Education. Annually, Community Education serves approximately 8,000 individuals through not-for-credit, fee based offerings for all ages.
The Workforce Training & Development assists MJC in reaching its mission of enhancing economic and workforce development in our community. Workforce Development has existed for over 30 years and has provided customized training for hundreds of local businesses seeking to improve employee performance.
Community Education Programs Kids Camp MICL Program (Elderly) MLMS Jewelry & Lapidary Motorcycle & Scooter Training Program Swim Classes Culinary Classes
Workforce Development Programs Smog Training Pharmacy Technician Program MSSE Logistics Certification Safety Training Phlebotomy Training Corporate College Leadership Training Employer Training
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■■ Campus Safety Officers do not know whose car belongs to whom. Leaving a Parking note in the car in lieu of a permit is not valid for parking. Lloyd Jackson, Security Operations Supervisor ■■ Make sure to read Parking Lot signs Dispatch (209) 575-6351 carefully. Parking lots may be restricted To purchase permits: as to which parking permits are valid during specific time periods. (If so, there West Campus, Business Office (first 2 weeks) are no special restrictions after the times East Campus, Student Center, Business Services indicated.) The following lots/areas are To pay or contest citations: http://www.pmbonline.org/ restricted during specific hours: GENERAL INFORMATION ■■ East—Lot 101 (near Baseball Field): Only Semester/Annual permits (A, T, S) until 12:00 Noon. The District and College provide parking ■■ facilities for vehicles for the sole purpose Permits must be displayed in such a way as to be clearly visible through the front of conducting college business. All persons windshield. If you use a sun shield, be sure parking on campus must pay fees as not to cover the permit or knock it to the prescribed by local ordinances.* floor. Students: All full or part-time students who have Citations paid the required fee are eligible for first-come, first- All vehicles, operated or parked in served parking in designated student parking areas. violation of the YCCD Parking and Traffic Ordinances will be cited with a Municipal Staff: All full-time and part-time staff who have Court citation under authority of 21113a paid the required fee are eligible for parking in specific of the California Vehicle Code. Campus assigned areas marked in black on a first-come, first- Safety Officers use electronic citation served basis. The term STAFF does not include tutors, writers that dispense a citation similar in student employees, or student assistants, but applies appearance to a receipt clearly marked only to contract employees of the Yosemite Community “NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATION.” College District. Specific information regarding payment of the citation online or by mail or to contest Parking Rules the citation is located on the back of the The YCCD Parking and Traffic Ordinances notice; along with warnings about failure to are available for review at Campus Safety. A respond in a timely manner. copy of the Condensed Parking Regulations is distributed with every semester or annual Parking Enforcement Hours/Days: parking permit sold. Some basic rules are Enforcement of parking and traffic listed below for your convenience: regulations is continuous (24 hours a day, ■■ Permits are required anytime a vehicle is seven days a week). Parking fee and staff parked anywhere on MJC property, except reserve regulations are not in effect from 5 on Saturday, Sunday, school holidays, and p.m. on Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday and on Fridays after 5 p.m. college holidays and exempt days. ■■ A student or staff permit is not valid in visitor parking (Green). Visitor spots are The visitor parking areas on North and for a maximum of 30 minutes. Staff spaces South Drive adjacent to the Morris Building are marked black. are restricted to 30-minute parking for ■■ Students are not authorized to park in guests of the college, as are all visitor staff parking until after 7 p.m., and must parking zones on East and West campus. have either a hanging semester permit or Parking permits are NOT valid in visitor a current day pass permit from the Day parking areas. Pass Machines (Dispenser located in each parking lot). * The District/College does not take custody of vehicles and only rents space. ■■ Students can purchase Parking Permits by the semester, at the East Campus Business No responsibility is assumed for fire, theft, office. The East and West Campus Business damage, or loss to vehicles, their occupants, Office often has extended hours for the or contents while on District/College first two weeks of school. property.
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Lost and Found Emergency Locating Service ✚ East Campus: Campus Safety Operations, Journalism 150 East Campus, Student Center Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F. Student Development & Campus Life Office Phone: (209) 575-6615 Phone: (209) 575-6700 West Campus: Campus Safety Operations, John Muir 151 The Emergency Locating Service offers Hours 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, M-F students the ability to leave an MJC Phone: (209) 575-6351 telephone number with family members, child care provider, or employers in case Found property should be turned in to of an emergency. In an emergency, the Campus Safety within twenty-four hours. Locating Service tells MJC where the Found property can be turned into the student “should” be, and a staff member Campus Safety Operations on either is dispatched to contact the person in his/ campus or to any member of the Campus her class. To be a part of the Emergency Safety staff. Property turned in on East Locating Service, a student must complete campus may be moved to West for storage an Emergency Locator Form which after one week. Found property may be indicates the location and time of each claimed at the Campus Safety office on West class. Forms must be updated each Campus only. semester. Emergency Locating Service Forms are available in the Student Development and Campus Life Office, located inside the East Campus Student Center, next to the Cafeteria. Without an Emergency Locating Service Form on file, a message cannot be delivered to a student.
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Domestic Violence - 0 0 Safety Dating Violence - 0 1 Lloyd Jackson, Security Operations Supervisor Campus Security Act Campus Safety, Security Operations The Annual Security Report is available West Campus: John Muir Hall, Room 151 upon request from Campus Safety/ Phone: (209) 575-6351, Security at (209) 575-6005, or online at Hours: Sun. - Sat. (24 hours) www.mjc.edu/adminservices/safety/.This report also includes statistics for reported GENERAL INFORMATION East Campus: Journalism, Room 150 fires at MJC Student Housing. Phone: (209) 575-6429, Hours: Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911 Through the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1990, Phone: (209) 575-6351 learning institutions are required to implement drug prevention programs. Campus Safety This includes the annual notification of the Campus Safety officers provide 24-hour following drug and alcohol use policy. protection throughout the college’s East and MJC is committed to the success of all West campuses, including parking areas. students. Drug and alcohol use can be a Each student is asked to assist in the control major hindrance to achieving a successful of vandalism, burglary and other crimes by school career. There are physical and reporting suspicious activity to the Campus psychological health risks associated with Safety Department. drug and alcohol use, including but not Campus Safety Statistics limited to, exhaustion, decreased immunity, depression, and decreased coordination. The Crime Awareness and Campus Generally, persons who use illegal drugs Security Act of 1990 requires institutions and/or abuse alcohol can expect a decline to report data for certain criminal acts that in their quality of life. MJC Student occur on or adjacent to the campus. The Services offer education and information Yosemite Community College District’s on drug and/or alcohol use and also can Campus Safety Department and local law refer students to community agencies for enforcement reported the following crimes counseling or rehabilitation. Pamphlets on or adjacent to the Modesto Junior and literature are available through the College campus for 2012-2014. Health Services website at www.mjc.edu/ healthservices. Call 575-6038 for more 2012-2014 Crime Statistics information. For MJC East and West Campuses Combined Crime 2012 2013 2014 According to MJC’s Student Code of Conduct, students are subject to Sexual Offenses - Non-Forcible 0 0 0 disciplinary action for the possession, use Sexual Offenses - Forcible 0 1 3 or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol Murder 0 0 0 on college property or during college- related activities. This can include expulsion Aggravated Assault 1 0 4 from college and/or punishment under Robbery 2 2 1 local, state and federal law. Burglary 13 3 5 Emergency Call Boxes Arson 0 1 0 There are emergency call boxes located in Vehicle Theft 12 6 6 most of the college parking lots. The call boxes may be used to call: Weapons Law Violations 1 0 0 ■■ for a security escort, Drug Law Violations 3 2 6 ■■ for a battery jump or door unlock, Liquor Law Violations 0 1 0 ■■ for any type of emergency service on campus, and Hate Crimes 0 0 0 ■■ to report day pass machine malfunctions. Stalking - 1 1
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Escort Service What women and men can do to prevent Campus Safety officers or Security Escorts rape: ■■ Know and clearly express sexual intentions are available during day and evening hours and limits out loud. to escort students to their cars. An escort ■■ Go to parties and clubs with friends you may be requested by calling Campus Safety trust, and leave with them too. or using one of the parking lot call boxes. ■■ If you think you are in danger, call a family Personal Safety Tips member or friend for help or go to a safe place. In the interest of ensuring personal safety, ■■ Be ready and willing to yell, fight, and run. students are encouraged to observe the ■■ Tell someone if you have been sexually following precautions: assaulted. ■■ Avoid isolated places, day or night. ■■ Learn what resources are available. ■■ Always walk in pairs. There is safety in ■■ Contact MJC Health Services for numbers. additional Information. ■■ Be security-conscious. Watch out for your- Awareness and clear, assertive communication self and others, and their property. are the best tools for prevention. For more ■■ Be responsible. Report all crimes and information concerning the issue, contact the unusual activity to Campus Safety. Health Services Office in Morris Memorial ■■ Use well-lighted walkways. Building, Room 108. ■■ Park in well-lighted areas, away from shrubbery and trees. SEXUAL ASSAULT ■■ Always lock your car and take your keys. MJC recognizes that sexual assault is a serious ■■ Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. issue and will not tolerate acts of sexual assault on campus or off-campus during any college-sponsored activities. The college will investigate all allegations of sexual assault and Operation ID take appropriate disciplinary, criminal, or legal Operation ID is a service that allows you action. to register your valuable property at no cost in case it is ever lost or stolen. By Who to Contact if You Have Complaints, Questions, or Concerns: registering your laptop, bicycle, eReader or other valuable property, there is a much Title IX requires the College to designate a greater chance of recovery because it can be Title IX Coordinator to monitor and oversee identified as yours if it is found. Registration Title IX compliance. Your campus Title is simple and fast. Just bring your property IX Coordinator is available to explain and to either Campus Safety counter: complete discuss: your right to file a criminal complaint the property form, receive a sticker, engrave (sexual assault and violence); the District’s your property with your CA driver’s license complaint process, including the investigation process; how confidentiality is handled; and Campus Safety will photograph your available resources, both on and off campus; property and enter the information in a data and other relate matters. base. Your information will be kept for 3 years. Remember to report your property Campus Title IX Coordinator missing if you believe it is lost or stolen. Dr. James Todd Date Rape (209) 575-6060 Sexual activity without mutual and expressed Campus Safety consent is sexual assault. Acquaintance/ (209) 575-6351 date rape is a serious problem on college The college strongly encourages all members campuses. On college campuses, 90% of the of the campus community to provide a written women who are raped know their attackers. or verbal report regarding any incident of More than half of these rapes occur on dates. sexual assault to Campus Safety. College Incidents of alcohol and drug facilitated rape counselors and Health Services staff will make are increasing in college campuses. Watch appropriate support services and referrals your drink and watch out for your friends! available to students who are victims of sexual assault.
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