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What you'll encounter on your way to class at Feather River College: towering mountains, acres of forestland, clean air and water, and wildlife. What you won't find: traffic. If you're looking for a change of scenery, look into Feather River College. Plumas National Forest provides a million-acre classroom in which to learn, and vast open spaces and a four season climate in which to play. We can't guarantee you won't be late to class, but at least your excuse will be a good one. To learn more and to arrange a campus tour, e-mail [email protected], or call 1(800) 442-9799, ext. 315. 570 Golden Eagle Avenue Quincy, California 95971 www.frc.edu GREETINGS FROM FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE Small college … big education. Home to the million-acre classroom. Feather River College is known by many names - we are also known as a college that cares about your success. Nestled in a small, rural mountain community, Feather River College offers many opportunities that you will not find elsewhere. Our faculty, staff and administrators are dedicated to helping students both inside the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Championship athletic teams, outdoor recreation programs and unique programs in Equine Studies, Fish Hatchery Management and Environmental Studies are some of our special educational opportunities available to students. Feather River College has the privilege to offer one of the first bachelor degrees from a California community college. In May 2018, FRC awarded its first Bachelor of Science in Equine and Ranch Management. In addition, we offer traditional transfer programs, vocational training certificates and personal enrichment courses. No matter what your interests, everyone will find something of value at Feather River College. Coupled with breathtaking views from our natural setting, Feather River College offers a unique learning environment to help you reach your educational goals. I thank you for your interest in Feather River College and I look forward to seeing you on campus. Kevin Trutna, Ed.D. Superintendent/President 1 FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE GENERAL CATALOG 2018-2020 Feather River College is accredited by the Accrediting and respect, and provides suitable role models for all Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff Western Association of Schools and Colleges. development processes that support the goals of equal employment opportunity and diversity, and provide Feather River Community College District has made equal consideration for all qualified candidates (BP 7100). every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published in this catalog accurately reflects current The District shall provide access to its services, classes legislation, policy, and fees. However, these are subject and programs without regard to, national origin, to modification at any time in order to accommodate religion, age, sex (gender), gender identity, gender changes in the resources or educational plans of the expression, race or ethnic group identification, color, District or for reasons deemed appropriate by the medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual college president or designee. These changes may be orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or made without prior notice and may supersede this because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the publication or any portion thereof. The full text of any forgoing characteristics, or based on association with Board Policy and/or Administrative Procedure listed a person or group with one or more of these actual or in this catalog can be found on the FRC website at perceived characteristics. www.frc.edu/administration/board-of-trustees.cfm. Questions or disputes regarding the College's compliance The District is committed to the support of campus with nondiscrimination policies, EEO, Title IX and Section wide diversity, while emphasizing the employment of 504/ADA, should be directed to the College's Director of qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who Human Resources/EEO, Feather River College, 570 Golden are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes Eagle Avenue, Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-0202, ext. 280. that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding 2 FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE 2018 CATALOG | FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE GENERAL CATALOG 2018-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE .........................................................................................36 STATEMENT OF MISSION ........................................................................5 TRIO-SSS ..................................................................................................38 STATEMENT OF VISION ...........................................................................5 VETERANS SERVICES ..............................................................................38 STATEMENT OF VALUES...........................................................................5 INSTITUTIONAL CODE OF ETHICS .........................................................5 COLLEGE POLICIES ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...........................................40 ACADEMIC FREEDOM ..............................................................................6 STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................42 FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ............6 HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE ....................................................................7 EARNING A DEGREE AT FRC THE COLLEGE SETTING ...........................................................................7 PHILOSOPHY AND CRITERIA FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES .................45 CAMPUS FACILITIES ................................................................................8 PHILOSOPHY AND CRITERIA FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES.......45 THE STUDENTS .........................................................................................8 ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ................................................46 STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW ....................................................................9 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................46 CAMPUS SAFETY ......................................................................................9 CATALOG RIGHTS ...................................................................................46 MULTIPLE MAJORS ................................................................................47 ADMISSIONS FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OPEN ENROLLMENT ..............................................................................11 ASSOCIATE DEGREE ...............................................................................48 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION................................................................11 FEATHER RIVER ACOLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM .............49 YOUNG STUDENTS .................................................................................11 INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER DUAL ENROLLMENT ..............................................................................11 CURRICULUM (IGETC) ............................................................................50 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................11 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO...........................................................52 CALIFORNIA NONRESIDENT TUITION EXEMPTION FOR ELIGIBLE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ..........................................12 ACADEMIC MAJORS VETERANS ACCESS, CHOICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (VACA) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS ...............................................................................54 NONRESIDENT TUITION EXEMPTION .................................................13 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE .........................................................................54 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS .........................................13 BACHELORS OF SCIENCE ......................................................................54 STUDENT RECORDS ...............................................................................14 TRANSFER DEGREES (T) ........................................................................54 TUITION AND FEES .................................................................................15 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE .............................................................56 FEE REFUNDS ..........................................................................................16 AGRICULTURE .........................................................................................59 ANTHROPOLOGY ...................................................................................68 BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT ART............................................................................................................69 GETTING STARTED AT FRC... .................................................................17 BIOLOGY ..................................................................................................72 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ....................................................18 BUSINESS .................................................................................................74 ENROLLMENT PRIORITIES ....................................................................18