EAC 2016-2017 Academic Catalog
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2016-2017 ACADEMIC CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Student Code of Conduct 38 Academic Calendar 4 Academic Regulations 44 Directories 6 Graduation 52 Thatcher Campus Map 8 General Education 54 Gila County Campus Information 16 Transfer Partnerships 60 Enrollment 18 Curricula 62 Tuition and Fees 20 Course Descriptions 126 Housing and Dining Facilities 23 Disclosures 180 Financial Aid 25 Residency 184 Scholarships 31 Security and Safety 187 Student Services 36 Index 192 OFFICIAL DOCUMENT NOTICE EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE CATALOG is available as both a printed and an electronic document published on the Internet Printed documents are correct as of the date of preparation 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 2016-2017 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog | 1 MISSION AND INTRODUCTION VISION PRESIDENT’S WELCOME The College shall be the premier resource for higher education in eastern The faculty, staff, and students of Eastern Arizona Arizona College welcome you! Eastern is the oldest member of MISSION the Arizona Community College system and enjoys a rich tradition of educational The mission of Eastern Arizona College is to provide quality higher excellence, achievement, and commitment education The College is accountable to its stakeholders for educational Even though we have a long history and are located in a rural area, our results, fiscal responsibility, and cultural development technology is cutting-edge and our faculty is qualified and caring This is the best place to get a good start Fully accredited by the North Central PURPOSES Association, Eastern offers numerous Associate degree and Certificate The College shall provide: programs Students are prepared for immediate entry into the job market or successful transfer to a university of their choice Our campus is the • Associate degree programs and courses for most beautiful in the state of Arizona university transfer • Programs that meet workforce needs of business, Remember, the will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare We industry, and government are committed to helping you become a champion at life We sincerely • Opportunities for Adult Education hope that your visit with us is joyful and rewarding • Support services to assist students in identifying and Futures begin at Eastern Arizona College! achieving personal, educational, and career goals • Services which meet the community’s diverse cultural and economic needs • Activities and programs which promote general student welfare while fostering an environment in Mark Bryce, J D which students can develop leadership, citizenship, President and character • Activities and programs that foster life-long learning The College will help individuals acquire knowledge Eastern Arizona College Founded 1888 and skills that will enhance their abilities to think, feel, District Governing Board act, and enjoy Lois Ann Moody, Chairman Lance F Layton, Secretary Richard W Mattice, Member VALUES Tina C McMaster, Member • Continuous Improvement Brad Montierth, Member • Diversity • Institutional Quality College President • Integrity Mark Bryce, J D • Learning-Centered Education Greenlee County Advisory Committee • Partnership Development Donald Merrell, Chair • People Armando Carrillo • Scholarship David Gomez Christin Harper Eldon Merrell Emily Muteb Brieanna Morales Veronica Morales Steve Rutherford Susan Snyder 2 | 2016-2017 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog MISSION AND INTRODUCTION ACCREDITATION EAC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD Eastern Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning George Lord, President Commission Larry Rapier, Treasurer Higher Learning Commission Becky Johnson, Secretary 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 William Bone, Director Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411 Lois Ann Moody, Director Phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456 Cindy Olvey, Director Fax: (312) 263-7462 Jody Peck, Director Email: info@hlcommission org Molly Steffens, Director Web: www hlcommission org Mark Bryce, Alumni Advisor (President, EAC) Joel Biggs, EAC Foundation President The College is a member of the Arizona Community College System The names of associates, agencies, or governmental bodies which EAC FOUNDATION accredit, approve, or license Eastern Arizona College and the procedures The Eastern Arizona College Foundation is a non-profit corporation that by which documents describing that activity may be reviewed and can is fiscally and organizationally separate from the College The Foundation be obtained from the Provost/Chief Academic and Student Officer during is empowered to receive gifts, bequests and endowments, which are tax regular business hours in the Student Services Building deductible to the donor Through the EAC Foundation, a variety of ways have been developed for HISTORY individuals and businesses to support Eastern Arizona College Eastern Arizona is a public community college Founded as These gifts come to the Foundation in the form of cash, marketable St Joseph Stake Academy in 1888, it provided education for the youth securities, real property, bequests, and gifts-in-kind Special gift of the Gila Valley from 1890 until 1933 The institution introduced junior provisions can also be made through a will, by gifts of insurance policies, college courses in the early 1920s or the establishment of an endowment or a trust On March 25, 1933, it became a public county institution under Gifts to the Foundation may be given for a specific purpose or given the authority of the Arizona State School Code and was renamed Gila without restriction Donations can also be arranged to obtain the Junior College On July 1, 1950, the name of the College was changed maximum tax benefit to the donor while at the same time providing from Gila Junior College to Eastern Arizona Junior College support for the mission of the College The Foundation staff, with In 1962, the College became the first official state junior college in the the assistance of your attorney or accountant, can provide additional newly formed Arizona State System of Community and Junior Colleges information on the donor plan that is best for you In 1966, the word “Junior” was dropped from the name of the institution For over 125 years, support for Eastern Arizona College and its educational mission has come in many forms It is the continued EAC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION generosity and commitment of alumni, businesses, and friends of the College that has been instrumental in helping Eastern produce students The Eastern Arizona College Alumni Association was organized ready for success and achievement in the world of tomorrow If you by President Emil Maeser, fourth President (1898-1903) of the Latter- would like more information, please contact the executive director of the day Saint Academy during the spring term in 1900 EAC Foundation at (928) 428-8295 or 1-800-678-3808 The EAC Alumni Association played a significant role in the history of Eastern Arizona College Beginning with Old Main, down through the completion of the Memorial Bell Tower, Eastern’s alumni have contributed EAC FOUNDATION BOARD to the growth and development of the College Joel Biggs, President David Konopnicki, Vice-President Today, the Alumni Association boasts a membership of over 30,000 Deanna Brockmeier, Secretary individuals The Alumni Association has a Board of Directors and three Susan Turley, Treasurer standing committees to assist in fulfilling its purposes The Alumni George Lord, Director (President, EAC Alumni Association) Association provides scholarships, reunions, and other alumni events to Mark Bryce, Director (President, EAC) support current students and alumni Ann John, Director Together, we are building a bright and vibrant future for all who come and experience Eastern Arizona College 2 | 2016-2017 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog 2016-2017 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog | 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR January 11 Classes begin FALL SEMESTER 2016 January 16 Martin Luther King Jr /Civil Rights Day Holiday Registration and drop/add for the Fall 2016 Semester January 17 Last day to register and add classes begins March 15, 2016 January 20 Last day to withdraw without record and receive July 25 Tuition and fee