2011-13 COS Catalog

general catalog 2011-2013 915 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277 925 N. 13th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230 College of the Sequoias welcomes you! President’s Message Welcome to the College of the Sequoias, an institution that has been helping students achieve their educational and career goals since 1926. In fact, 25 years ago, I enrolled at the College of the Sequoias as an 18-year-old freshman without a clear idea as to which career path I would follow. The College helped put me on the road to success and it can do the same for you! The College of Sequoias has programs designed to meet nearly every student need. From transfer curriculum designed to assist those students pursuing four- year degrees to career technical education programs centered around building applicable job skills to our Basic Skills Initiative, the College is committed to helping each one of its students define what success means to them and then achieve it. The College is also committed to the communities in which it serves and takes great pride in being a good corporate citizen. Part of that commitment is provid- ing opportunities for lifelong learning and corporate training which the College offers through its Business, Industry, and Community Services program. Another part is offering students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that enhance the educational experience such as the arts, intercollegiate athletics, and student government. Wherever you are on your road to success, the College’s faculty, counselors, staff, and administrators are right there to assist you just as they were for me a quarter century ago. So on behalf of our whole team, I want to wish you the very best that the College of the Sequoias has to offer! Brent R. Calvin Interim Superintendent/President 1 College of the Sequoias 2011-2013 General Information Compliance Statement Proposition 187 College of the Sequoias does not discriminate on the basis The preliminary injunction regarding Proposition 187, is- of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harass- sued March 15, 1995, remains in effect until further court ment), handicap (or disability), or age in any of its policies, notice; students who are not citizens or who are not offi- procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the cially authorized by federal law to be present in the United Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and na- States will not be prevented from seeking admission, en- tional origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 rolling in, continuing their enrollment in, or attending any (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act California Community College. Students will only be asked of 1973 (pertaining to handicap), the Age Discrimination to verify their immigration status for the sole purpose of de- Act of 1975 (pertaining to age), and the Americans with termining residence status for tuition purposes (March 24, Disabilities Act of 1990. This nondiscrimination policy cov- 1995, California Community College Chancellor’s Office). ers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the College’s programs and activities, including Notice vocational education. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievance, or to request a copy By order of the San Francisco Superior Court, community of the grievance procedures covering discrimination com- colleges and all other public postsecondary institutions plaints may be directed to: have been prohibited from taking action to implement or enforce Sections 8 and 9 of Proposition 187, an initiative John Bratsch, Dean, Human Resource Services passed by the electorate on November 8, 1994. Pending Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, further court order, this college will take no action to pro- Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator hibit the admission, enrollment or attendance of any per- and ADA Compliance Officer son who isn’t a United States citizen or any person who (559) 730-3700 isn’t otherwise authorized by federal law to be present in the United States. Students and applicants will not be The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to prohibited from attending or continuing their enrollment admission and participation in the college’s vocational ed- based on the provisions of Section 8 and 9 of Proposition ucation programs. College of the Sequoias recognizes its 187. In addition, this college will take no action to deter- obligation to provide overall program and physical acces- mine the legal status of enrollees as such status relates to sibility throughout the College for persons with disabilities. the implementation and enforcement of Proposition 187. Contact the Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Compliance Officer to obtain information as to the existence and loca- tion of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible Student Right-to-Know Disclosure to and usable by persons with disabilities. Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations concerning nondiscrimi- The Student Right-to-know (SRTK) legislation (Public Law nation in education or the District compliance with those 101-542) requires an institution to produce and publicly provisions may also be directed to: disclose its graduate rate and transfer rate. These two SRTK rates have been derived from the annual IPEDs/Graduation Office for Civil Rights Rate Survey performed by the California Community U.S. Department of Education Colleges Chancellor’s Office and are available at the 221 Main Street, Suite 1020 National Center for Educational Statistics web site (http:// San Francisco, California 94105 nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator) from the Dean, Student Services. Copies may also be requested by calling (559) Students with disabilities attending College of the Sequoias 730-3879. are able to receive instructional materials in alternate formats to assist them in achieving academic success. The College of the Sequoias Community College District Alternate formats include audio, (books on tape, CD, or has made every reasonable effort to determine that in- MP 3). Braille, electronic text, large print, or tactile graphics formation stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and (raised lines representing graphics, diagrams of pictures). programs offered, together with other matters contained In additional, members of the community who may pos- herein, are subject to change without notice by the admin- sess a disability may request COS published materials in istration of the College of the Sequoias Community College alternate formats. District for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District further reserves the right to add, College of the Sequoias is amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. an equal opportunity employer. 2 College of the Sequoias 2011-2013 General Information 2011-2013 Catalog and Announcement of Courses College of the Sequoias A Public Community College College of the Sequoias is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Community College League of California. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Blvd, Novato, CA 94949, telephone (415) 506-0234, Fax (415) 506-0238), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The College is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. It is listed in the Directory of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and in the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Organizations, 1990-91, a publication of the American Council on Education. The college is approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept international students and is approved for veteran training under both State and Federal laws. ACCESSIBILITY College of the Sequoias recognizes its obligation to provide access to all programs and services throughout the College for persons with disabilities. If you believe that programs and services are not accessible please contact the Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Compliance Officer at (559) 730-3830. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS This publication can be made available in an alternative format. To request a copy in alternative format please contact the Disability Resource Center (559) 730-3805. POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Policies and Administrative Procedures provided in the catalog are subject to change. For the most current policies and procedures, students should consult the official COS website atwww.cos.edu. COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS DISTRICT 915 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, California 93277 (559) 730-3700 Published by the Board of Trustees The College of the Sequoias Community College District has made every reasonable effort to determine that information stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the College of the Sequoias Community College District for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations,

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