College Catalog15 President’S Message

14 COLLEGE CATALOG15 President’s Message Nationwide, community colleges dent services ensure that students provide a gateway for millions of have the tools they need to succeed, Americans to earn a degree, get a and our commitment to relentless job, receive workforce training and improvement is never ending. improve their lives. For thousands of students, Rio Salado College is an Currently, we are working to identify opportunity for a brighter future. As a new student populations, create recognized national leader in online ne w programs that reach beyond learning, Rio Salado College is up to our current customers, partner with the challenge of preparing today’s higher education institutions, and students for the jobs of tomorrow. design strategies and initiatives that increase student success. Let Rio We off er hundreds of online classes, Salado serve as the gateway to your and some hybrid classes, allowing college education. Start your journey students to take classes at their con- with us today! venience. We off er aff ordable tuition so that our students can realize their Sincerely, educational goals, while at the same time maintaining our commitment to academic excellence and student success. Our faculty are experts in Chris Bustamante, Ed.D. their fi elds. Our wide range of stu- President, Rio Salado College Rio’s Culture Learning, Innovating & Partnering Established in 1978, Rio Salado College is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Rio Salado off ers aff ordable access to higher education through college bridge pathways, community-based learning, corporate and government partnerships, early college initiatives, online learning and university transfer. Vision Mission Values We reinvent the learning experience to We transform learning through: As an institution of higher learning, we value: change lives. » Active community engagement » Customer focus and organizational responsiveness » Diversity » Customized, high-quality courses » Inclusiveness and programs » Innovation » Data analytics and institutional » Professionalism accountability » Relentless improvement » Flexibility, aff ordability and » Sustainability innovation » Teamwork » Personalized service and a commitment to student success Rio Salado College Administration Chris Bustamante, Ed.D. Blair Liddicoat, M.Ed. President Associate Dean, Adult Basic Education Kishia Brock, Ph.D. Dustin Maroney, M.S. Vice President, Student Aff airs Associate Dean, Institutional Research Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. Ruby Miller, B.A. Vice President, Academic Aff airs Associate Dean, Judicial Aff airs Edward Kelty, M.Ed. Michael Pattarozzi, M.Ed. Administration Vice President, Information Services Associate Dean, Community Development James Paluzzi, Ph.D. Julie Stiak, M.Ed. Vice President, Division of Public Service Associate Dean, Instruction and Community Development Todd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A. Vice President, Business and Employee Services Kevin Bilder, M.Ed. Dean, Enrollment Management and Student Aff airs Emeritus Distinction Jo Jorgenson, Ph.D. Administration Dean, Instruction and Community Development Carl Matthusen, M.A. Rick Kemp, M.Ed. General Manager Emeritus, Dean, Instruction and Partnerships KJZZ/KBAQ/Sun Sounds Sharon Koberna, Ph.D. Karen Mills, Ed.D. Dean, Employee and Administrative Services Vice President Emeritus Shannon McCarty, Ph.D. Carol Scarafi otti, M.A. Interim Dean, Instruction and Academic Aff airs Vice President Emeritus Dana Reid, M.Ed. Linda Th or, Ed.D. Dean, Instructional Technology and Support President Emeritus Gayathri (Devi) D. Bala, C.P.A., C.G.F.M. James Van Dyke, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Finance and Business Vice President Emeritus Rachelle Clarke, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Student Aff airs Earnestine Harrison, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Instruction and Support 1 Faculty Members Accreditations Faculty Members Rio Salado College Diana L. Abel, B.A., Ottawa University; M.Ed., Pacifi c Oaks College; Th e Higher Learning Ed.D., Argosy University. Commission Melanie Abts, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., Northern Arizona North Central Association University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. 230 N. LaSalle St. Suite 7-500 Janine Adkins, B.S., Th e American University; M.A., Brown Chicago, IL 60604-1411 University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University. Faculty Members Faculty 1-800-621-7440 Angela Ambrosia, B.A., University of Louisville; M.S., Long Island www.ncahlc.org University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., Nova University; Dental Hygiene and Ph.D., Kennedy Western University. Clinical Dental Assisting Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Ottawa University; Ph.D., Northcentral University. American Dental Association Commission of Dental Pat Case, A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.S., M.C., Arizona Accreditation State University; Ph.D., Walden University. 211 E. Chicago Ave. Richard Cuprak, B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Arizona Chicago, IL 60611-2678 State University. www.ada.org/100.aspx Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship, University Dual Enrollment of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; M.L.S., University of Arizona. National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Karen Docherty, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., Partnerships (NACEP) University of Wisconsin-Madison. P. O. Box 578 Angela Felix, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Arizona State Chapel Hill, NC 27514 University; Ph.D., Capella University. www.nacep.org Jennifer Gresko, B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.Ed., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. State Board Approved Holly S. Harper, A.S., Temple University; B.S., University of St. Francis; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University. Teacher Education Programs John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Arizona State University. Arizona Department of Education Rosslyn Knight, B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., Harvard 1535 W. Jeff erson St. Graduate School of Education Phoenix, AZ 85007 Angela Kwan, B.A., Grand Canyon University; M.A., University of 602-542-5393 / Phoenix. 1-800-352-4558 www.azed.gov/ Corey Pruitt, B.A., Colorado Christian University; M.S., Capella University. 2 Faculty Members Robert C. Semmler II, A.A., Northern Essex Community College; Rio Salado College B.S., M.Ed., Boston State College; M.S., University of New Mexico. Assessment Jennifer Shantz, A.G.S., Rio Salado College; A.A., Glendale Philosophy Community College; B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University. Rio Salado College focuses on assessment-directed Kerrie Specker, A.A., Rio Salado College; B.A., Governors State improvement by gathering University; M.A., Webster University. evidence of student learning to evaluate the teaching and Wanda Tucker, B.A., St. Leo University; M.A., Virginia Union learning process. We believe University; M.A., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona that Members Faculty University. 1) learning is the primary Jeremy I. Tutty, B.S., Boise State University; M.S., Boise State purpose of assessment; University; Ed.S., Liberty University; Ed.D. Liberty University 2) assessment should lead to Janelle Underhill, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of improvement and not be an Arizona. end unto itself; and Richard Vaughn, B.S., University of San Francisco; M.A., Ph.D., 3) that faculty and students University of California, Davis. who understand the value of assessment and participate in Otis J. White, B.A.S., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Western assessment activities benefi t International University. most from this work. Th erefore, the college expects every individual to participate Emeritus Distinction Faculty fully in this eff ort. Julie A. Bertch, Ph.D. Beatriz Cohen, M.C. Laura Helminski, M.S. Janet Johnson, Ph.D. Th omas Lombardo, Ph.D. Willie Minor, Ed.D. Jean Tease, Ed.D. Barry Wukasch, Ph.D. 3 How to Use This Catalog Rio Salado College How to Use This Catalog Catalog Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually. Th e Rio Salado College Th e information contained in this catalog is subject to change. Catalog is published once a It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of its year. Please be aware that contents. Th e 2014-2015 Rio Salado College Catalog includes some courses and programs program requirements for new students enrolling in the may be modifi ed throughout Summer 2014 semester, the Fall 2014 semester and the the year. Students should Spring 2015 semester. If you are a new student, or a student always consult with an who has been readmitted aft er three or more semesters of academic advisor to ensure inactivity, you may fall under the new catalog year requirement that the most current outlined on page 202. Contact Rio Salado’s Student Aff airs and information is available Advancement at 480-517-8540 with any questions. when making academic How to access information in this catalog: decisions. Th is catalog contains everything you need to know about Rio www.riosalado.edu Salado College and our degree options, course descriptions, and numerous college resources available to you. How to Use This Catalog to Use How Th ere are several ways to access information in this catalog: • Table of Contents on pages 6-7 • Alphabetical index on page 472 • Certifi cate and degree programs on pages 8-9 • Tuition and Fees information on pages 246-249 Use this catalog to fi nd out about certifi cate and degree requirements. Th is information is located on pages 43-214. Course numbers and descriptions (on pages 329-470) are necessary to ensure proper course selection to satisfy degree requirements. To map out your educational goal with Rio Salado, please contact an academic advisor at 480-517-8580 or visit: www.riosalado.edu You will also fi nd information on Tuition and Fees (pages 246- 249), Policies and Procedures (pages 215-328), Academic Advisement (page 26), Career/Counseling Services (page 28), How to Register (page 35), Bookstore (page 27), and Tutoring (page 39). Other areas include Rio Salado’s Library Services (page 33), Study Skills (pages 23-25), and Writing Tips (page 23).

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