Nonprofi t Organization U.S. Postage PAID West Valley – Mission Community College District West Valley- Mission 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5698 Community College District WEST VALLEY COLLEGE HEIDI BRUECKNER CHRIS CRUZ VASONA CREEK ART FACULTY PARK MANAGEMENT “You’ll often see our Art students set up their “Much of what today’s park professionals do in- The recently restored stretches of drawing or painting supplies near the creek area volves being stewards and environmental advo- and use the beautiful environment as their sub- cates for public lands. The work includes moni- Vasona Creek are being used by ject matter. It offers a peaceful and serene set- toring plant and animal status, documenting the faculty and students for learning and ting to work in, as well as helping students build environment using Geospatial technologies, creat- enjoyment. Discover how four aca- skills and use interpretation in the art making ing trail systems, and restoring habitat for wildlife. process. We’ve also used some of the creek areas Our students helped design the area of the Vasona demic departments are leveraging to display student artwork, juxtaposing the art to Creek wetlands and worked in conjunction with this beautiful on-campus resource. complement or contrast with the environment.” facilities and other volunteers to remove garbage and invasive plants as well as helped construct the fi rst segment of the trail. The redwood picnic LETICIA GALLARDO SOROUSH GHAHRAMANI tables along the creek were built by our students. We’ll also be involved in MICHELLE GEARY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE monitoring the creek with our BIOLOGY FACULTY FACULTY new Unmanned Aircraft System Technology “Vasona Creek is rich in biodiversity and pro- “Our Sustainability in Landscape Architecture Program.” vides an engaging environment to study creek students have been involved with designing the and wetland ecosystems. In the next phase of the trail system that will run along the half-mile creek project, students and faculty will be col- of Vasona Creek that bisects our campus. Stu- lecting native plant seeds from our watershed dents have been able to work with profes- and propagating new plants in the campus green- sionals in their fi eld and will gain valuable house for native plant restoration. The creek experience in designing, planning, provides students an outdoor classroom and building phases of a large for hands-on application of biologi- landscaping architecture cal concepts that makes learn- project.” ing about local plants and wildlife fun and exciting. Students and faculty are using the stretch of V asona Creek running through the campus as part of their curriculum. SUMMER & FALL 2017 See back cover for details. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES SUMMER SESSIONS START JUNE 5, JUNE 12, JUNE 19 FALL SEMESTER STARTS AUGUST 28 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Students, I welcome you to West Valley College at the most exciting and challenging time in our history. You have at your fingertips our schedule of classes and a guide to the academic process of one of the educational jewels of the Bay Area. This schedule will help you to better understand our curriculum and majors, graduation requirements, and academic policies and procedures. However, you will encounter only a glimpse of what makes West Valley College special in this schedule. As you walk through our beautiful campus, meet our talented faculty, sit in our classrooms with fellow students who you will come to call friends, you will sense what is truly the heart and soul of this college. Beyond our vision and values, you will find a community of educators seeking to guide you on your quest for answers and direction. They wait beyond these pages to assist you in your journey to success. Our campus is at the center of the diverse and rich learning laboratory known as Silicon Valley. Our outstanding faculty have a trans­ formational effect on the social, economic, cultural, and political life of the region, the state, and most importantly, on the lives of thousands of students. Our staff and administrators are dedicated to helping you strive for excellence in all your endeavors, here and beyond. As West Valley College president, I am committed to continuing the growth and evolution of this expanding college—increasing its academic quality and reputation, enhancing philan­ thropy, growing and modernizing the physical campus, and playing a leadership role in the economic success of the city and the region. I look forward to sharing the journey with you as we both shape our tomorrow from the West Valley College of today. Sincerely, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Adrienne Gray, President Anne Kepner, Vice President Jack Lucas Robert Owens Susan Fish Karl Watanabe Bradley Davis CHANCELLOR President, West Valley College Patrick Schmitt, Ph.D. 1 S ShortLate Start Courses Classes 4-week session 16-week semester16-week semester Session Session & Off Campus Classes Startsstarts JuneJanuary 5, June 2, 20112, 5June 19 Startsstarts January August 26, 201 258, 2017 See page 2-3 Starts on page 26 Starts on page 33 See page 2 Starts on page 30 Starts on page 51 INDEX Adding Classes ........................................................................ 14 General Education Planning Guide, CSU ................................... 9 Application Process ................................................................. 11 Health Information .................................................................... 23 Assessment ............................................................................. 13 High School Concurrent Enrollment ......................................... 14 Associate Degree Planning Guide ............................................ 10 International Students .............................................................. 14 Auditing Classes ....................................................................... 14 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ........ 8 Bookstore ............................................................................... 112 Late Start Classes ...................................................................... 2 Calendar Fall Semester 2017 ................................................... 51 Map of Campus ...............................................Inside Back Cover Summer Session 2017 .............................................. 30 New Students ........................................................................... 11 CalGrant ................................................................................... 19 Nondiscrimination Policies ....................................................... 27 Career Programs ........................................................................ 6 Off Campus Addresses ............................................. Back Cover Challenges ................................................................................ 22 Online Courses ........................................................................... 4 Changes in Rules and Policies ................................................. 22 Orientation ................................................................................ 13 Changing your Class Schedule ................................................ 16 Parking Information .............................................................20-21 Class Listings—How to Read .................................................. 29 Payment Plan Options ............................................................. 21 Crime/Safety ............................................................................. 24 Police ..................................................................................... 24 Complaints ............................................................................... 22 Prerequisites, Corequisites ....................................................... 22 Disability & Educational Support Program ............................. 112 Priority Registration ................................................................. 21 Distance Learning Classes ......................................................... 4 Refunds .............................................................................. 15, 17 Dropping Classes ..................................................................... 14 Registration Information ..................................................11, 16-18 Drug-Free Campus ................................................................... 23 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES —SUMMER SESSION .................... 30 ESL Assessment ..................................................................... 14 —FALL SEMESTER ........................ 51 Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) ........... 112 Scholarships ............................................................................. 19 Fees and Tuition ....................................................................... 15 Sexual Harassment .................................................................. 27 FERPA ..................................................................................... 22 Smoking Policy ......................................................................... 23 Field Trips ................................................................................. 22 Telephone Numbers ............................................................... 112 Final Exam Schedule ................................................................ 29 Transfer Degrees .....................................................................5-6