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2006-2008 CATALOG Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools www.ncacihe.org (312) 263-0456 E4946 Jackson Road Ironwood, MI 49938 - Telephone 906/932-4231 800/682-5910 Toll Free www.gogebic.edu This catalog is published for informational purposes; however, the information is not to be considered as an irrevocable contract between the student and the college. While this catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information including statements of tuition and fees, curriculum and course offerings, admissions, graduation requirements, and other matters within its control is subject to change without notice or obligation. It is the policy of the college that no persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or disability, political affiliation or belief shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the college is responsible or for which it receives federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. 1 Dear Prospective Student: Welcome to Gogebic Community College! On behalf of the entire college family, I encourage your interest in furthering your education and considering GCC for the excellent programs we offer. Since our founding in 1932, Gogebic Community College has been the educational stepping stone to productive lives for thousands of students. Students have begun their post- secondary education at GCC and entered valuable careers or transferred to prestigious universities across the United States for further learning. Each of us at GCC take seriously our role as a community college—take a look, community is our middle name—by providing access to high- quality educational programs accompanied by the support services you need to ensure your success. The students who attend Gogebic Community College represent all sectors of our regional communities of Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula and Northeastern Wisconsin, including dual enrollment high school students, recent and not-so-recent high school graduates, and students of all ages and backgrounds coming back for new skills or new career aspirations. No matter where you start, GCC is prepared to partner with you for your educational future. Why should you attend Gogebic Community College? • To have an introduction to key fields of knowledge • To gain confidence in your academic preparation and received appropriate career counseling to meet your individual needs and goals • To take courses that will transfer to other colleges and universities • To enroll in occupational programs that lead to employment • To participate in a variety of student life activities and gain leadership experience • To benefit from the expertise of faculty and staff who serve your best interests • To upgrade your skills and knowledge to meet your needs for life-long learning • To learn, make new friends, have fun, and develop a deeper understanding of your role as a member of the larger society This is an exciting time for Gogebic Community College. Our student residential housing project opens for the fall semester, 2006-07, and the careful observer will see improvements all across the campus. Students will experience a renewed student life program as they begin or continue their educational journey with GCC. Any journey begins with a plan for where you are now and where you hope to go—our faculty and staff are ready to assist with the assessment of your current skills and with mapping out the path to where you want to travel. The college’s resources are targeted to help you achieve your dreams. Thank you for considering or choosing Gogebic Community College to be a part of those dreams! Gary Wheeler, President 2 Members of Gogebic Community College’s Board of Trustees are, seated from left, Susan Beals, President Gary Wheeler, Robert Jacquart, Kim Kurta. Standing from left, William Malloy, John Lupino, Thomas Brown, and Timothy Kolesar. B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S Board Member Term Expires ROBERT JACQUART, Chairperson .......................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2009 WILLIAM MALLOY, Vice-Chairperson .................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2006 SUSAN BEALS, Secretary ......................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2010 KIM KURTA, Treasurer ............................................................................................................................................................ .June 30, 2006 THOMAS BROWN, Trustee ..................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2008 JOHN LUPINO, Trustee ............................................................................................................................................................ June 30, 2008 TIMOTHY KOLESAR, Trustee ................................................................................................................................................. June 30, 2010 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N GARY WHEELER ............................................................................................................................................................................. President ERIK GUENARD ................................................................................................................................................... Dean of Business Services JAMES LORENSON ......................................................................................................................................................... Dean of Instruction STEVEN WESSELHOFT......................................................................................................................................... Dean of Student Services A C C R E D I T A T I O N Gogebic Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncacihe.org) or phone number (312) 263-0456. Accreditation can be reviewed upon request in the Office of the President. 3 QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY Gogebic Community College is committed to providing an environment in which its students can be confident of receiving the highest quality instructional programs. Recognizing its responsibilities, Gogebic Community College offers assurance to its students, prospective employers, and transfer institutions that graduates shall have the basis for competent performance in their degree or certificate area. The college has articulation agreements with a number of Michigan institutions. These agreements guarantee the transferability of the associate degree and of specific courses within the curriculum. Students following the direction of college advisors are assured of maximal transferability of earned credits. Gogebic Community College will refund the tuition of any GCC graduate for any transfer course passed at GCC with a “C” grade* if that earned course credit does not transfer to an accredited college or university in which the student enrolls within two years of graduation from GCC. Such classes must be listed as transferable on GCC’s listing of transfer courses in the Dean of Students’ Office. Non-transferring students who earn a degree or certificate with a “C” average or better can be expected to perform competently in the area in which they were instructed. Any employer who views a Gogebic Community College graduate as not possessing appropriate entry-level skills and can specify such deficiencies may request remediation. The student will be permitted to retake a specified course or courses without an additional tuition charge. The college recognizes that unused skills decay rapidly. The assurances offered herein are made for individuals who gain employment within a year of receiving a degree or certificate. * A grade of “C” minus may not qualify. T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S GENERAL INFORMATION Instructional Programs .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Information/Correspondence Directory ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 History, Mission, and Philosophy .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 CAMPUS FACILITIES Classrooms, Laboratories, Offices ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Erickson Academic Building ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Library