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2008-2009 Catalog CMYK OF PMS Blue 294 C100/M68/Y7/K28 Green 327 C100/M2/Y49/K14 Catalog 2008-2009 Claremont Campus Keene Academic Center CLA8361_RVcatCvr_3.indd 1 7/31/08 11:56:40 AM Table of Contents Academic Calendar....................................................80 Expenses .......................................................................7 Academic Requirements ............................................12 Financial Aid ................................................................9 Accreditation ................................................................5 General Education – Degree Requirements .............20 Admissions Procedures ...............................................5 Guiding Principles .......................................................2 Core Values ..................................................................3 Graduate Transfer & Job Placement .........................18 Course Descriptions...................................................49 History ..........................................................................4 Department of Instructional Services .......................18 Library Services .........................................................18 Distance Learning ......................................................19 Mission Statement .......................................................2 Division of Continuing Education ............................19 Personnel ....................................................................74 Education Philosophy ..................................................4 Student Services.........................................................17 Expected Outcomes .....................................................4 Vision Statement ..........................................................2 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREES Liberal Arts (College Transfer Program) .................21 Teacher Education .....................................................22 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES Accounting .................................................................26 General Studies ..........................................................23 Adventure Recreation Management .........................25 Human Services .........................................................36 Business Computer Management..............................27 Nursing – Associate Degree ......................................40 Clinical Laboratory Technician.................................30 LPN-RN Transition Option ...................................42 Computer Technology ...............................................31 Occupational Therapy Assistant ...............................46 Criminal Justice .........................................................33 Physical Therapist Assistant .....................................47 Early Childhood Education .......................................34 Respiratory Therapy ..................................................48 DIPLOMA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Practical Nursing .......................................................45 Arts .............................................................................21 CERTIFICATES Accounting .................................................................28 Early Intervention/Family Support Assistant ...........37 Administrative Assistant............................................28 Family Child Care Provider ......................................35 Advanced Machine Tool Technology .......................24 Human Services .........................................................37 Adventure Recreation Management .........................25 Massage Therapy .......................................................38 Alternative IV for Career and Technical Education ..22 Medical Administrative Assistant .............................29 Business Computer ....................................................28 Medical Assistant.......................................................39 Business Management ...............................................29 Nursing Assistant .......................................................43 Cisco Networking ......................................................32 Phlebotomy ................................................................44 Computer Networking ...............................................32 Web Site Design ........................................................32 Early Childhood Education .......................................35 River Valley Community College is one of seven Colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. For more information about the system, dial toll free: 1-800-247-3420. This catalog is a guide to River Valley Community College, which includes the Keene Academic Center, and its contents are sub- ject to revision at any time. The College reserves the right to change tuition, fees, courses, policies, and programs, services and personnel as required. River Valley Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Catalog is Current as of July 1, 2008 One College Drive • Claremont, New Hampshire 03743-9707 Telephone (603) 542-7744 • 1-800-837-0658 within NH & VT • FAX (603) 543-1844 www.rivervalley.edu KEENE ACADEMIC CENTER 310 Marlboro Street • Keene, New Hampshire 03431 Telephone (603) 357-2142 • FAX (603) 357-0408 www.rivervalley.edu Welcome to River Valley Community College, the “community’s” college. Here at RVCC we strive to offer the right mix of courses and programs and at times and locations that best meet your needs. Whether you are preparing to transfer to a four-year college, or just want to take a course or two, we are here to support you. We also appreciate the increasing costs of travel, and currently offer classes in Claremont and Keene. Our online class offerings are also expanding which may cut your commute entirely. In whatever way you choose to attend, you will surely find faculty and staff who care and are ready to answer your questions and help you achieve your goals. Our college is small enough so that we can get to know you, but large enough to offer 35 degree and certificate programs. Many programs involve active learning opportunities within your home community. If you are thinking of attending a four-year college or university, our transfer programs often provides substantial savings on the cost of your education. River Valley has transfer agreements with over a dozen colleges statewide, guaranteeing seamless transfer with no loss of credit. We also offer support services to help you every step of the way. When you succeed, we succeed. When you reach your goal, we have done our job. It is never too late to take a credit or non-credit class because River Valley is a place for lifelong learning. Perhaps you already know what you want to study. If not, I urge you to peruse this catalog and then stop by to see how we can help you. If you are not sure of your next step, we can also help. Many students start with a basic curriculum and then decide on a program later. Whatever your interests may be, your community college is here for you. River Valley is fully accredited and whether your plans are to find employment, improve your current job skills, or take you to a four-year college, you will be ready. Visit us through these pages and then call or come see us. We would love to talk with you about what we have to offer. Make us part of your life. Welcome! Sincerely. Steven Budd, President Mission Statement Community College System of New Hampshire The Community College System of New Hampshire will provide comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education and services that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities. Vision Statement River Valley Community College will meet the changing education needs of the communities that it serves. Through a process of continuous improvement, the College will become • The preferred provider of two-year postsecondary education in southwestern New Hampshire • A student-centered educational institution that will advance and enrich the educational, economic, and cultural life of the diverse community we serve • An educational institution that promotes life-long learning for personal and professional growth As part of this vision, the College has chosen six strategic goals as a means of reaching its vision: • Emphasis on effective college governance • Focus on student learning experiences • Development and delivery of a market-driven curriculum • Maximization of appropriate use of technology • Effective management of financial resources • Support for economic and cultural activities in the community Guiding Principles River Valley Community College recognizes the dignity and worth of all persons and believes that postsecondary education should be available to all who can benefit from such an experience. Further, the College believes that education should be a rewarding experience offered in a supportive environment that fosters the growth and the well-being of all members of the community it serves. Actions taken by the College should reflect a commitment to accessible and affordable educational experiences. We will teach and serve our students with the goal of encouraging within them an enduring passion for learning. We will assist students with varying levels of ability and diverse backgrounds to develop critical job skills, attitudes, and values. Working together as a community of empowered, resourceful, and responsible individuals, we will measure our success by the accomplishments of our students, the
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