Academic Calendar Catalog 2012 – 2014
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LAS POSITAS COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR CATALOG 2012 – 2014 FALL 2012 SEMESTER SPRING 2013 SEMESTER August 20 Regular Full-Term Instruction Begins January 21* Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. August 25 Instruction Begins – Saturday Classes January 22 Instruction Begins September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend – No Saturday Classes January 26 Instruction Begins (Saturday Classes) September 3* Holiday - Labor Day (no instruction) February 15 - 18* Presidents’ Weekend (no instruction) November 10 Saturday Classes meet March 30 Saturday classes meet November 12* Veterans Day (no instruction) April 1-6 Spring Break (no instruction, no Saturday classes) November 21-23* Thanksgiving Recess (no instruction) May 18 Final (Saturday Classes only) November 24 No Saturday Classes May 23 Last Day of Instruction December 8 Last Day of Saturday Classes May 24-31 Final Examination Period December 14 Last Day of Instruction May 27* Memorial Day (no instruction/no final examinations) December 15-21 Final Examination Period June 1 Commencement December 15 Finals (Saturday Classes only) June 5 Grades Due Dec 24 – Jan 1 Winter Recess January 7 Grades Due ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC * Holiday/All Employees Note: The deadlines listed above refer to regular, full-term classes only. Alternate courses have varying deadlines posted in the lobby of the Admissions and Records Office. You will also find deadlines on “CLASS Web” or ask your instructor. 2 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE TABLE OF CONTENTS/DIRECTORY CATALOG 2012 – 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS directory About the College ..............................................................6 ACADEMIC SERVICES ..............................................................925.424.1104 ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS .............................................925.424.1500 Admission, Matriculation, and Registration ...........9 BOOKSTORE ................................................................................925.424.1812 Fees and Refunds ............................................................... 14 BUSINESS OFFICE ......................................................................925.424.1633 CALWORKS ..................................................................................925.424.1432 Financial Aid ........................................................................ 15 COMMUNITY EDUCATION .................................................925.424.1467 Veterans Educational Benefits .....................................17 COUNSELING ..............................................................................925.424.1400 DISABLED STUDENTS AND SERVICES (DSPS) ...............925.424.1510 Student Programs and Services ..................................19 EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOPS) ...........925.424.1590 Student Organization and Activities ...................... 24 FAX (NO CHARGE) ....................................................................925.443.0742 TABLE OF CONTENTS/DIRECTORY TABLE Student Rights and Responsibilities .........................25 FINANCIAL AID ..........................................................................925.424.1581 FOUNDATION .............................................................................925.424.1010 Academic Regulations ................................................... 29 GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................925.424.1600 Degrees and Certificates ................................................36 HEALTH CENTER ........................................................................925.424.1830 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM ........................925.424.1540 Transfer to a Four-Year College or University ....40 LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER (LIBRARY) .................925.424.1150 Programs of Study and Course Descriptions ......46 PRESIDENT ....................................................................................925.424.1001 SECURITY ......................................................................................925.424.1690 Administration, Faculty and Staff ............................165 STUDENT GOVERNMENT .....................................................925.424.1490 Index ..............................................................................180-181 STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................925.424.1406 TTY ...................................................................................................925.424.1508 VETERANS PROGRAM.............................................................925.424.1571 Please note: The College is undergoing renovation and construction. Some noted building numbers may have changed. Please check the campus map at http://www.laspositascollege.edu/about/map.php for building updates. 3 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE WELCOME TO LAS POSITAS COLLEGE! CATALOG 2012 – 2014 Students First is more than a slogan at Las Positas College – it symbolizes the institution’s commitment to students and their success. Our faculty and staff serve nearly 8,500 students that are seeking to transfer to a four-year institution, earn certification in career education, or develop skills that lead to additional educational opportunities. Equally important to the College’s commitment are the contributions of LPC students, who drive a vibrant campus culture that promotes equity, engagement, and educational excellence. Our focus on student success is a direct result of the intentional and deliberate acts undertaken through the collaborative efforts of the campus leadership structure. Administrators, faculty, and staff work together to ensure that learning is productive and programs are successful. Students who attend Las Positas College have a lot to look forward to: highly-trained faculty with a passion for teaching and learning; incredibly experienced staff who demonstrate “Hawk Pride” in all they do; an administrative team that places students at the center of every decision; a student government that focuses on advocacy and organizes activities to enhance the learning experience; and state-of-the-art facilities that foster a creative and supportive academic environment. Las Positas College puts Students First to ensure that our community is prepared for the challenges of the future. Whether you are a recent high school graduate seeking a transfer degree in biology, a veteran preparing to enter civilian life, or a student committed to serving the public as a police officer, Las Positas College is a place where you will be welcomed and supported. We hope to see you on campus soon! KEvIN G. WalthERS, Ph.D. President 4 LAS POSITAS COLLEGE ChABOT-LAS POSITAS DISTRICT CATALOG 2012 – 2014 Chabot-LAS Positas ADMINISTRATION Board OF TRustees District Joel L. Kinnamon, Ed.D. The Chabot-Las Positas Board of Trustees governs the Chabot-Las Chancellor Positas Community College District and is responsible for all policy decisions. The Board meets twice a month. Lorenzo Legaspi Vice Chancellor of Business Services Jeffrey M. Kingston Name/Position Area Represented Year First Elected Vice Chancellor of Facilities Planning and Management Isobel F. Dvorsky Area 2: San Leandro 1985 President Arnulfo Cedillo, Ed.D. Area 3: Union City, 1985 Las Positas College Secretary South Hayward Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles Area 4: Castro Valley, 1998 President portions of Oakland Janice E. Noble, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Services Hal G. Gin, Ed.D. Area 6: Hayward, 2005 San Lorenzo Diana Z. Rodriguez Vice President of Student Services C h Barbara F. Mertes, Ph.D. Area 7: Livermore, 2000 Vacant DISTRICT POSITAS ABOT-LAS portions of Pleasanton Vice President of Administrative Services Marshall Mitzman, Ph.D. Area 1: Hayward 2008 Dyan R. Miller Dean of Academic Services Carlo Vecchiarelli Area 5: Pleasanton, 2004 Dublin, Sunol John Ruys, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Academic Services Vacant Dean of Student Services Trustees Emeriti Sylvia Rodriguez Wodyka E.J. “Jay” Chinn ...............................................................................................1961-1985 Dean of Enrollment Services Elva Cooper ....................................................................................................1987-1996 Rajinder Samra Gary R. Craig ..................................................................................................1985-2005 Director of Research and Planning Fred M. Duman .............................................................................................1967-1991 Ted Kaye, Ph.D. Ann H. Duncan ..............................................................................................1971-1984 Chief Executive Officer, LPC Foundation Dorothy S. Hudgins ....................................................................................1967-1987 Vicki Shipman Project Manager, Career-Technical Education Lawrence R. Jarvis ........................................................................................1975-1987 Alison S. Lewis, Ph.D ...................................................................................1991-2008 Corinna Calica Program Director, Children Center James S. Martin .............................................................................................1969-1975 Edward E. Martins ........................................................................................1961-1967 Chabot College Barry L. Schrader ..........................................................................................1987-2000 Fredrick T. Sullivan .....................................................................................1961-1971