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EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE ACADEMIC 2019-2020 CATALOG ACADEMIC CATALOG 2019-2020 615 N STADIUM AVENUE | THATCHER, ARIZONA 85552 | 928.428.8472 | 800.678.3808 | EAC.EDU APPLY AND REGISTER ONLINE: EAC.EDU/REGISTER FINANCIAL AID: EAC.EDU/FINAID | HOUSING: EAC.EDU/CAMPUS_LIFE/HOUSING TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission and Introduction . 2 Student Code of Conduct . .32 . Academic Calendar . 4 . Academic Regulations . 38 Directories . 6. .Graduation . 46 . Thatcher Campus Map . .8 . General Education . 48 Gila County Campuses . .9 . Transfer Partnerships . 53 . Enrollment . 11 . Curricula . 56. Tuition and Fees . 13 Course Descriptions . 114 Housing and Dining Facilities . 16. Disclosures . 167. Financial Aid . 18. Residency . 171 Scholarships . 24 Security and Safety . 174 . Student Services . 29 . Index . 179. 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 . 2019-2020 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog | 1 MISSION AND INTRODUCTION VISION PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Inspire and empower students for lifetime success through a sense of Welcome to Eastern Arizona College, the community and world-class education . oldest and most beautiful community college in Arizona . Nestled in the Gila Valley and surrounded by mountain ranges, EAC is MISSION steeped in tradition and ready to provide a Eastern Arizona College is a student-centered institution that prepares great start to your future . We offer certificates individuals to thrive in a complex, ever-changing world through and associate degrees and will prepare you to enter the job market accessibility, cultural development, and innovative educational programs . with marketable skills or transfer to the university of your choice . Eastern Arizona College has developed a long tradition of academic PURPOSES excellence and student success . We are fully accredited by The Higher The College shall: Learning Commission and our qualified and caring faculty and staff are excited to help you achieve your goals . We believe there is something • Provide university transfer degree programs and courses . for everyone at EAC, and your success is our goal . • Offer associate degree and certificate programs that meet I invite you to visit our campus, talk with our faculty, and prepare workforce needs of the local and global communities . yourselves for a collegiate experience that will surpass your • Maintain quality support services to assist students in identifying expectations . On behalf of Eastern Arizona College, I look forward to and achieving personal, educational, and career goals . seeing you on campus . • Support the educational, cultural, and economic needs of the community . • Offer activities and programs that promote general student welfare while fostering an environment in which students can develop Todd Haynie leadership, citizenship, and character . President • Provide innovative activities and programs that foster life-long learning . Eastern Arizona College Founded 1888 • Facilitate opportunities beyond traditional two-year programs District Governing Board through collaborative partnerships . Jeff B . Larson, Chair Brad Montierth, Secretary VALUES Richard W . Mattice, Member • Accountability Lois Ann Moody, Member • Inclusion Tina C . McMaster, Member • Innovation College President • Integrity Todd Haynie • Quality • Tradition Greenlee County Advisory Committee Donald Merrell, Chair Armando Carrillo Joe Garcia David Gomez Christin Harper Kimberly Henderson Eldon Merrell Emily Muteb Brieanna Morales Steve Rutherford 2 | 2019-2020 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 Eastern Arizona College Academic Catalog | 3 MISSION AND INTRODUCTION ACCREDITATION EAC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD Eastern Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Cindy Olvey, 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 Jody Peck, Director Fax: (312) 263-7462 Molly Steffens, Director Email: info@hlcommission .org Sandra Thompson, Director Web: www hlcommission. org. Todd Haynie, 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 be is fiscally and organizationally separate from the College . The Foundation obtained from the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs 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, EAC’s alumni have contributed to EAC FOUNDATION BOARD 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 Ann John, 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 Cindy Olvey, Director (President, EAC Alumni Association) Association provides scholarships, reunions, and other alumni events to Todd Haynie, Director (President, EAC) support current students and alumni . Joyce Flamm, Director Together, we are building a bright and vibrant future for all who come George Lord, Director and