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BP_1508726_CVR Page 1 29-JUL-15 MERRITT COLLEGE · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · GENERAL CATALOG · 2015 - 2017 Merritt College 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 www.merritt.edu (510) 531-4911 MerrittCollege 2015-2017 CATALOG erritt MERRITT COLLEGE M College BERKELEY COLLEGE CITY COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA LANEY COLLEGE MERRITT COLLEGE 2015-2017 CATALOG BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA LANEY COLLEGE PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Cyan Magenta Yellow Black BP_1508726_INCVR Page 1 29-JUL-15 PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Come See Why the Peralta Colleges — Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merritt College — Board of Trustees demonstrate the richness of the community college experience. With more than 150 programs and thousands of classes to choose from, you are free to explore a career path or focus on a specialized interest. Discover your potential through Peralta’s educational programs. Peralta offers hands-on experience and Bill Withrow Meredith Brown Linda Handy Nicky González Yuen Dr. William Riley Cy Gulassa Julina Bonilla goal-specific classes taught by award winning faculty and Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 real-world industry leaders. The worlds of biotechnology, computer and information sciences, multimedia, business and management, as well as BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE 2050 Center Street technical skills programs and many other opportunities are open Berkeley, CA 94704 to you. Build on existing strengths, learn new skills, develop Phone: (510) 981-2800 Jowel C. Laguerre, Ph.D. ALBANY Chancellor your potential for the job market or further academic goals. The BERKELEY choice is yours at Peralta. Serving our community since 1964 MERRITT COLLEGE 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 The Peralta Colleges not only offer classes at times convenient Phone: (510) 531-4911 to your schedule, but also provide you with an exciting variety PIEDMONT of campus-related events. Concerts, lectures, festivals, art exhibits, plays and other cultural and entertainment EMERYVILLE OAKLAND opportunities abound. Gym and swimming facilities, plus a wide assortment of sports activities, await you. There is also a broad range of student services, including academic advising, career development counseling, peer tutoring, legal services ALAMEDA and specialized support groups that enhance the educational experience for all Peralta students. COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA The opportunity is here. Experience the richness of the 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Alameda, CA 94501 Peralta Colleges. Phone: (510) 522-7221 LANEY COLLEGE 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607 Visit our Website www.Peralta.edu to view college schedules, Phone: (510) 834-5740 select classes, pay fees or simply find out more about the Peralta Colleges. Enroll On-line or Call Now for info www.merritt.edu (510) 531-4911 BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA LANEY COLLEGE MERRITT COLLEGE Cover Design by Christopher Gatmaitan Black MERRITT COLLEGE CATALOG 2015–2017 Merritt College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges which is located at 10 Commercial Boulevard #204, Novato, CA 94949, phone (415) 506-0234. Merritt College 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, California 94619-3196 Phone: (510) 531-4911 www.merritt.edu 2 MERRITT COLLEGE 2015-2017 WELCOME TO MERRITT! Welcome to Merritt College! Whether you are just starting out or continuing on, we are excited you are here to begin a new year with us. We are proud of our newest addition to the campus: The beautiful Barbara Lee Center for Science and Allied Health! No matter what your major is, we encourage you to come by and visit. There are comfortable study areas called “learning neighborhoods,” outdoor patios with beautiful views, and a spiral staircase marking the building’s center with pathways leading in all directions. This architecturally stunning, state-of-the-art building is just an example of the excellence you will find on campus. We have nearly 100 programs of study which lead to transfer to your desired university or workforce training career. Our dedicated faculty and staff are truly committed to having you fulfill your academic and professional achievements. Merritt’s Student Service programs are especially designed to guide and support you with answers to questions and to direct you to resources needed. We have a newly renovated tutoring center and library, programs geared toward positive experiences for both Latino students (PUENTE) and African-American students (SANKOFA), and a First-Year Experience Program created to ease into college life in a supportive environment. Our counseling, veterans, financial aid, assessment, and admissions and records offices provide exceptional service, and students are always their number one priority. The wide diversity at Merritt is marked each year by numerous events open to the entire campus community – from Women’s and Black History Months to Hispanic and Native American celebrations. The events are filled with rich culture, lively entertainment, and always delicious food to share. Merritt also has more than 20 active student clubs on campus in a multitude of interests – and the chance to start your own club! But the end of each year is always my favorite, when faculty, staff, friends and family come together to celebrate the success of our students. There are award luncheons, scholarship dinners, and, of course, the culmination of it all – graduation! Watching the students shine as they walk across the stage to get their diploma or certificate makes us all proud to be a part of Merritt College. There’s a reason why our slogan is “We Change Lives,” and we strive to prove it true with every student who comes to Merritt and walks out into the world a different person. Hope to see you on campus! Norma Ambriz-Galaviz Dr. Norma Ambriz-Galaviz President MERRITT COLLEGE 2015-2017 3 ADMINISTRATION PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Julina Bonilla, Area 7 Meredith Brown, Board President, Area 2 Dr. Nicky González Yuen, J.D., Area 4 Cy Gulassa, Area 6 Linda Handy, Area 3 Dr. William "Bill" Riley, Board Vice President, Area 5 Bill Withrow, Area 1 Adrien Abuyen, Student Trustee Justin Hyche, Student Trustee DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Jowel C. Laguerre, Chancellor Dr. Michael Orkin, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services Vacant, Vice Chancellor of Student Services Adela Esquivel-Swinson, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Services Vacant, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrative Services Trudy Largent, J.D., Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Employee Relations Dr. Sadiq Ikharo, Vice Chancellor of General Services MERRITT COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Norma Ambriz-Galaviz, President Dr. Elmer Bugg, Vice President of Instruction Dr. Arnulfo Cedillo, Vice President of Student Services Dr. Dativa Del Rosario, Business and Administrative Services Manager Dr. Tina Vasconcellos, Division Dean, Academic Pathways and Student Success (Division I) Vacant, Division Dean, Workforce Development and Applied Sciences (Division II) Romeo Garcia, Interim Dean of Special Programs and Grants Dr. Lilia Chavez, Director of Student Activities and Campus Life 4 MERRITT COLLEGE 2015-2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page A Message from the President ................................................................................................................... 3 Administration ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Campus Information Directory ................................................................................................................. 8 Academic Calendars 2015-16 and 2016-17 ................................................................................................ 9 General Information .................................................................................................................................. 13 Mission of Peralta District and Merritt College........................................................................ 14 Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) ................................................................................... 15 College Resources and Activities ............................................................................................... 16 Police and Emergency Services ................................................................................................... 18 Admissions, Enrollment and Fee Policies ............................................................................................. 21 Admissions .................................................................................................................................... 21 Enrollment ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Fees .................................................................................................................................................. 26 Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) ......................................................................... 30 Student Financial Aid ................................................................................................................... 32 Academic and College Policies and Procedures .................................................................................. 38 Academic Good Standing/Academic and Progress Probation ............................................