College of Dupage 2017-2019 Catalog

CATALOG 2017-2019 Welcome to College of DuPage – Our Core Statements

INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY MISSION • College of DuPage believes in the • College of DuPage promotes The mission of College of DuPage is to power of teaching and learning. participation in planning and decision be a center for excellence in teaching, We endorse the right of each making. We support participatory learning and cultural experiences by person to accessible and afordable governance and the involvement providing accessible, afordable and opportunities to learn and afrm of the College community in the comprehensive education. the innate value of the pursuit of development of a shared vision. knowledge and its application to We believe that all students, staf VISION life. Our primary commitment is to and residents can make meaningful College of DuPage will be the primary facilitate and support student success contributions within a respectful college district residents choose for high in learning. environment that encourages quality education. • College of DuPage is committed to meaningful discourse. We strive excellence. We seek quality in all to build an organizational climate that we do. To ensure quality, we are in which freedom of expression is VALUES committed to continual assessment defended and civility is afrmed. Integrity and self-evaluation. • College of DuPage will be a beneft We expect the highest standard of • College of DuPage values diversity. to students and the community. The moral character and ethical behavior. We seek to refect and meet the needs of our students and community

educational needs of the residents are central to all we do. Honesty of our large, multicultural district. We expect truthfulness and We recognize the importance of trustworthiness. embracing individual diferences and

cultures and value the contributions Respect made to the College by people of all We expect courtesy and dignity in all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. interpersonal interactions. We afrm our role as a catalyst for

promoting dialogue and tolerance on Responsibility issues supporting the common good. We expect fulfllment of obligations and accountability.

1 2 COD.EDU / COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CATALOG 2017-2019 the U.S. Navy andpastpresident theNational of University. Defense College DuPage of Dr. aformer AnnRondeau, three-star admiral in McAninch Center, Arts andthe Physical Education Center. Resource Center, theStudent of theSeaton ComputingCenter, the and theHomeland Training Security Center aswell asrenovations Maintenance the Campus of construction Center supported also renovation theBerg Center. of Instructional The2010referendum &HospitalityCenter andtheCulinary Center, aswell asacomplete theHomelandof Education Center, Security Services theStudent capital referendumvoters initiative. approved a$168-million improvements inNovember were supported 2010when District 502 including landscaping andsignage, andfurther continued, andotherphysicalGlen Ellyncampus.Construction improvements, Center andTechnicaland Science Education onthe Center opened D. McAninch in January 2009, andthat theHealth summer both HigherEducation. Commissionand Schools onInstitutionsof reaccreditation through Colleges theNorthCentral of Association College DuPage of in2008received amaximum seven-year new campusroadways andrevamped parking lots. the EarlyCenter, Childhood efcient of along withtheconstruction TheyearEducation 2007 Center in2004. included completion of began withthefall semester. 2005 curriculum conversion from quartersto semesters that ofcially through theAQIP quality improvement process, including the launched initiatives major for theCollege’s academic accreditation highlighted 2003.Throughout 2004and2005, President Chand theCollege’s of and theopening expanded Bloomingdale Center the Glen Ellyncampus andseveral locations. of-campus that issue providedbond funds for therenovation andrebuilding of at Urbana-Champaign. provider highereducation inIllinoisafter of theUniversity Illinois of held through 2003.Today, College DuPage of largest isthesecond America’s largest community college, single-campus adistinction Under President Murphy,in 1994. College DuPage of became regional presence. Naperville andWestmont ofered centers aneven greater (1991) oncampus, whileSeaton ComputingCenter opened new (1990) Community Recreation Center opened. Resource Center (SRC)the Student andPhysical Education and D. McAninch asCollege DuPage’s of president, second andin1983 was completed. Theyear Harold marked of 1979 theappointment Center, Four in1973. opened years later, theBIC thetop of foor today’sRoad. Thefrstbuilding, permanent Berg Instructional year later, three interim buildings were westLambert constructed of dynamically growing andprospering DuPage area. residents’ foresight created anew community college to serve the by DuPage referendum. highschooldistrict voters The a1965 of was theapprovalPublic Community College Second 1965. Act of events. First was theIllinoisGeneral adoption of Assembly “Chaparrals.” afectionately knownasroad runners, hence theschool’s nickname, faculty this“campus-less” andstafof community college became College District Drivingfrom 502. class to class, thestudents, leased suburban sites throughout the newly formed Community ClassesGeorge were Seaton. held trailers L. inofce andat Berg andBoardTrustees Chairman President of K. of Rodney 25,1967,On Sept. College DuPage of under theleadership opened COLLEGE OFD

In July 2016, aspresident theBoardTrustees appointed of of Funds from referendum the2002 werefor construction used BreuderDr. L. tookover for Interim Robert President Harold College DuPage of itsCarol opened Stream Community The arrivaltheCollege’s of president, Dr. fourth SunilChand, academic the2002 year,Capping voters approved a$183-million Michael T. Murphy College became DuPage’s of third president and Over thenext decade, theMcAninch Center (1986) Arts a273-acreGlen Ellyncampus site was acquired,In 1968, anda College DuPage’s of origins traced can be to two signature U PAGE HISTORY

• • • • • • • FACILITIES non-voting representative. student a locallyelected Board Trustees seven-member andoneelected, of by theIllinoisCommunity College Board (ICCB) and governed by College DuPage of Foundation. College DuPage of isrecognized from foundations andprivate sources are accepted through the from state andfederal sources may acquired, be andgiftsgrants local taxes, tuitionandfees, andstate allocations. grants Special DuPagemajority of County. counties, andWill Cook aswell of asthe encompassing parts communities comprisetoday’s51 District withboundaries 502, in Illinois,outsideChicago. of More thanonemillion residents from regionschool districts, District themostpopulous hasbecome 502 grown signifcantly over theyears. Originally formed from 10high

responders. integrated training to ourregional andnational emergency frst facilities advanced,of-the-art andequipment to support its Homeland Training Security Institute, bybringing state- enabling theCollege to more efectively themission of fulfll in fallThisnewfacility, 2015. of scheduledinfall to open 2015, The newHomeland Training Security Center (HTC) opened academic needs. environments more conducive to study, research and remodeled fully tobeing improve functionalityandcreate Center were reopenedtoafter thecommunity inJanuary 2014, Resource Center LibraryThe Student andAcademic Computing location for students. that features Central Campus asaway to provide aone-stop gathering space. It includes athree-story atrium room” “living centralizes several serves servicesandalso asa student TheSSC in2014. Center opened Services The Student community members. a premium workout spaceemployees for students, and that enhances thebuilding’s academic goals andprovides remodeledThe fully facility creates aftness club atmosphere teams improved andalso thebuilding’s internal circulation. for theCollege’s support educational opportunities, athletic spaces,under-utilized enables theCollege to provide greater Thisupgrade,January which of 2014. included therepurposing The Physical Education Center (PEC) reopenedin also traditional lecture-based instruction. collaborative that encourages instruction learning beyond Improvements spaces to were studio completed also to foster community and viewingenjoymentof members andstudents. improvementscomfort were made to increase theperformance spaces.performance, educationalSafety andstudio and Thisnewly remodeled facility replaced2014. outdated The McAninch Center (MAC) Arts inJanuary reopenedfor use Center wascompleted. also signifcant College buildings. Maintenance ThenewCampus Resource Center (SRC), four thusenhancingthefunctionalityof (MAC), thePhysical Education Center (PEC) andtheStudent theMcAninchSeaton ComputingCenter (SCC), Center Arts theCollegeDuring 2013, completed theremodeling of Maintenanceand theCampus Center. Center, Technical Education Center, Early Center, Childhood Education Center,Security Homeland Training Security Education Center, Health Center, andScience Homeland &HospitalityCulinary Center, McAninch Center, Arts Physical Center, SeatonComputingCenter, Berg Center, Instructional Resource Center, theStudent 2016: Services end of Student Blvd., COD’s Glen includedbuildings Ellyncampus 13 at the milesLocated 25 westdowntown of Chicago Fawell at 425 College DuPage’s of operating revenue isderived primarily from The community college district served byCollege DuPage of has

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is charged with establishing Regular Board of Trustees meetings are normally policy for the fnancing, governance, operation and scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The administration of College of DuPage. Seven voting public is invited to attend these meetings. Meeting members are elected from the district at large and a information, as well as archived minutes and videos, nonvoting student trustee is elected by students during are available on the College website: cod.edu/about/ spring semester to serve a one-year term. board_of_trustees.

Deanne Mazzochi David Olsen Frank Napolitano Charles Bernstein Board Chairman Board Vice Chairman Board Secretary Wheaton Elmhurst Downers Grove Bloomingdale

Erin Birt Dianne McGuire Joseph C. Wozniak Luzelena Escamilla Wheaton Naperville Naperville Student Trustee Hanover Park O.D / COD.EDU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

3 4 COD.EDU / COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CATALOG 2017-2019 Glen Map EllynCampus andTelephone Guide Police Department McAninch Center Arts FinancialAssistance Student andAdvisingCounseling Services Cashier CentralCampus Bookstore Athletic Ofce Admissions and Outreach (All area codes are 630) 425 FAWELL BOULEVARD, GLENELLYN, IL60137-6599 COLLEGE OFDUPAGE Student RegistrationStudent Services RecordsStudent Testing Center 650 Pasquinelli650 Drive, Westmont Westmont Center Drive, Rickert Naperville 1223 Naperville Center 500 N. Kuhn Road, Carol Stream Carol Stream Center S.301 Swift Road,Addison Addison Center COD CENTERS ......

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Associate in Arts inTeaching inArts Associate Early Childhood inTeaching inArts Associate Secondary Degree inGeneralAssociate Studies Degree–Music inFineArts Associate Degree–Art inFineArts Associate Degree inEngineeringAssociate Science Degree inScience Associate Degree inArts Associate ASSOCIATE DEGREEPROGRAMS inDisciplines/Programs Learning Student of Assessment Career Clusters at College DuPage of Eligibility for Awarding Degree aSecond of Electives Curriculum Distribution Categories for General OutcomesGeneral Learning Education Student General Education Certifcate Requirements Graduations Requirements forDegrees AllAssociate for CollegePrograms Study Credit of Degrees and EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FinancialAid Student Refunds Tuition andFees for Credit Classes Chargebacks andCooperative Agreements College District Residency Registration Procedures Admissions Policies andProcedures HOW TOGETSTARTED toGraduation Know:Enrollment, Right Student Non-Discrimination andEqual Opportunity; Accreditation Information Academic Calendars Table Contents of District Map 502 Glen Map EllynCampus and Telephone Guide Board Trustees of Facilities College DuPage of History Mission, andValues Vision Institutional Philosophy WELCOME TOCOLLEGEOFD Table Contents of OUR CORESTATEMENTS High School Partnerships–Dual Credit Partnerships–Dual andDualEnrollmentHigh School Learning Internships andService College and Transfer Articulation Opportunities Placement Testing for Math, Reading and Writing Learning forLearning Life Cooperative Agreements Programs for Instructional Education Degree Mathematics Degree Education Requirements Certifcates and Transfer Access to Facilities ......

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. .. 20 20 20 30 10 26 26 29 36 36 26 19 19 19 24 24 14 14 34 38 22 32 23 23 25 25 33 15 15 15 13 13 11 11 6 4 8 2 2 3 5 1 1 Associate in Applied Science Degrees inAppliedAssociate Science andCertifcates Degree inAppliedAssociate Science Social andBehavioralSocial Sciences/Library Division Science Health andBiological Division Sciences Continuing Education andExtended Division Learning Business andTechnology Division ResourcesLearning Academic Afairs SPECIAL POPULATIONS ACADEMIC DIVISIONS,PROGRAMSAND Earning College Credit ACADEMIC POLICIESANDPROCEDURES Art, Communications and Hospitality Division Art, DivisionLiberal Arts Math andNatural Division Sciences Course Withdrawals Registration and Specialized Credit byDemonstrated Competence Nursing Health andBiological Sciences Youth Academy Early Center Childhood Youth Education Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) Homeland Training Security Institute (HSTI) and Center for Entrepreneurship Business Solutions Professional Development Early Center Childhood (ABE), Equivalency andHighSchool (GED) Prep English Language Acquisition (ELA), Adult Basic Education Adult Enrichment Library Testing Center McAninch Center Arts Commons Learning EquivelencyHigh School (HSE) Testing Workforce Development Honors Program Global Education/Study Abroad Field andExperiential Learning Adult Fast Track College DuPage of Online Semester Grades, GradesSemester of Types andGrade Points Class Standing Credits Defned Speech Communication Humanities English Language Studies Physical Education Information Literacy Program Instruction Grade ReviewandAppealProcedure. . Credit through Articulation Credit Earned byProfciency Grade Incomplete of Satisfactory/Fail (S/F) Grade Option ......

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Withdrawal from a Class ...... 113 Grievance Policy ...... 123 Administrative Withdrawal ...... 113 Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures ...... 123 Repeating a Course...... 113 Student Concerns and Grievances ...... 123 Auditing a Course ...... 113 Communicable Diseases...... 123

Standards of Academic Progress ...... 113 Student Appeals Procedures ...... 124 Good Standing ...... 113 Academic Regulations Committee...... 124 Academic Warning ...... 113 Financial Aid Committee ...... 124 Academic Probation I...... 114 Judicial Review Board ...... 124 Academic Probation II ...... 114 Military Benefts Committee ...... 124 Academic Suspension I ...... 114 Code of Academic Conduct ...... 124 Academic Suspension II...... 114 Violations...... 124 Academic Reinstatement ...... 114 Discovery of Irregularity ...... 125 Excessive Withdrawal Policy ...... 114 Resolution of Complaint ...... 125 Appeals for Academic Reinstatement ...... 114 Sanctions ...... 125 Academic Forgiveness Policy...... 114 Appeal Rights and Process ...... 125 Forgiveness Criteria ...... 114 Trafc Appeals Committee...... 125 Procedure for Forgiveness...... 114 ADA Compliance...... 125

Academic Records...... 115 Student Privacy...... 125 Degree Audit...... 115 Student Email Policy ...... 126 Ofcial Transcripts ...... 115 Computer Lab Security Policy ...... 126 Transfer Credit Evaluation ...... 115 Tobacco-Free Campus Policy...... 126 Disclosure of Directory Information ...... 126 Recognition of Academic Achievement...... 115 Printed Materials Guidelines ...... 126 Academic Honors ...... 115 Graduation Requirements...... 115 General Student Information ...... 127 Graduation Honors ...... 115 Bookstore...... 127 Honor Societies ...... 115 Closing the College–Severe Weather and Other Emergencies ...... 127 STUDENT SERVICES AND GENERAL Dining Services ...... 127 STUDENT INFORMATION College of DuPage Police Department ...... 127 Student Services...... 117 Campus Parking...... 127 Counseling and Advising Services ...... 117 Public Transportation ...... 127 Center for Access and Accommodations ...... 117 Veteran Services...... 117 STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP International Student Services...... 117 OPPORTUNITIES Career Services Center ...... 117 Academic Honor Societies ...... 129 Math Assistance Area ...... 118 Fine and Applied Arts and Performances and Exhibits ....129 Tutoring Services...... 118 Athletics ...... 130 Writing, Reading and Speech Assistance ...... 118 Forensics Team...... 130 Library ...... 118 Living Leadership Program...... 130 Student Academic Publications ...... 130 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...... 118 The Prairie Light Review ...... 130 Code of Student Conduct ...... 118 ESSAI...... 130 Code of Student Conduct Procedures ...... 118 Courier Student Newspaper ...... 130 Violation of Federal, State or Local Laws...... 119 Student Clubs ...... 130 Code of Academic Conduct ...... 119 Chaparral Life...... 131 Code of Academic Conduct Procedures ...... 119 Student Leadership Council ...... 131 O.D / COD.EDU Violations and Sanctions ...... 119 Reserve Ofcers’ Training Corps (ROTC)...... 131 Responsibilities of Students and Faculty ...... 120 Army (ROTC) ...... 131 Defnitions—Behaviors Covered by the Code of Air Force (ROTC)...... 131

Academic Conduct...... 120 TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE Procedures for Violations of the Code of Academic Conduct 120 DESCRIPTIONS ...... 132 Discipline Records ...... 123 Appeal Rights and Process ...... 123 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION...... 356 Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment ...... 123 INDEX ...... 368

7 8 COD.EDU / COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CATALOG 2017-2019 Academic Calendar 2017-2019 Monday, June 25 Monday, June 4...... 29 May Tuesday, Student Registration Services.Therefund schedule isprintedintheClassSchedule . Refunds forcredit classesare basedon whenastudentoffciallywithdraws through theOffce of 28 May Monday, SUMMER SESSION–2018 Friday, May ...... 18 Friday, May ...... 18 Saturday to Friday, Mayto 18 12 Friday, May 11 Monday, ...... April 23 Friday, April 20 Sunday, April 1...... Monday to Sunday, March to April 26 1 Wednesday, April 14 Wednesday, March ...... 14 Tuesday, March 13 Thursday, March 1 Monday, Feb. 12 Saturday, Jan. 20...... Thursday andFriday, Jan. and19 18 SPRING SESSION–2018 Friday, ...... Dec.15 Saturday to Friday, ...... Dec.9to 15 Sunday, Nov. 19 Monday, Nov. 13 Tuesday, ...... 17 Oct. Thursday, 12 Oct. Wednesday, 11 Oct. Friday, 29 Sept. Tuesday, 12 Sept. Monday, 4 Sept. Monday, Aug. 21 Wednesday to Friday, ...... to Aug. 18 16 FALL SESSION–2017 Saturday, Dec.9 Thursday to Sunday, Nov. to 26 23 Wednesday, Nov...... 22 Wednesday, Nov...... 22 Sunday, Aug. 5...... Sunday, July 29 Saturday, July 28 Thursday, July 19 Monday, July 16 Wednesday, July 4 Tuesday, July 3 Monday, July 2...... Legal Holiday (Independence Day) (NO CLASSES) In-Service Days/ProfessionalIn-Service Days (NO CLASSES) In-Service Day/ProfessionalIn-Service Day (NO CLASSES) Last Day to Withdraw 8-Week –Second Classes Last Day to Withdraw 8-Week –Second Classes Last Day to Withdraw 5-Week –Second Classes Legal Holiday (Memorial Day) (NO CLASSES) Last Day to Withdraw –First 8-Week Classes Last Day to Withdraw –First 8-Week Classes Last Day to Withdraw –First 5-Week Classes End of 10-WeekEnd of 5-Week andSecond Classes Legal Holiday (LaborDay) (NO CLASSES) Final Evaluations/Culminating Activities Final Evaluations/Culminating Activities Last Day to Withdraw –10-Week Classes 16-Week andFirst 8-Week Classes Begin 16-Week andFirst 8-Week Classes Begin Last Day to Withdraw –16-Week Classes Last Day to Withdraw –16-Week Classes First 5-Week and10-Week Classes Begin Last Day to Withdraw –12-Week Classes Last Day to Withdraw –12-Week Classes Last Day to Withdraw –8-Week Classes All Faculty Return/Convocation Days End of 16-WeekEnd of and12-Week Classes 16-WeekEnd of and12-Week Classes End of Second 8-Week Second End of Classes 8-Week Second End of Classes Second 8-WeekSecond Classes Begin 8-WeekSecond Classes Begin Second 5-WeekSecond Classes Begin College NO Open; CLASSES Spring Break (NO CLASSES) End of FirstEnd of 8-Week Classes End of FirstEnd of 8-Week Classes End of FirstEnd of Week Classes 12-Week Classes Begin 12-Week Classes Begin End of 8-WeekEnd of Classes Easter (NO CLASSES) 8-Week Classes Begin Thanksgiving Recess Commencement

FALL SESSION – 2018 Wednesday to Friday, Aug. 15 to 17 ...... All Faculty Return/Convocation Days Monday, Aug. 20 ...... 16-Week and First 8-Week Classes Begin Monday, Sept. 3 ...... Legal Holiday (Labor Day) (NO CLASSES) Tuesday, Sept. 11 ...... 12-Week Classes Begin Friday, Sept. 28 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – First 8-Week Classes Wednesday, Oct. 10 ...... End of First 8-Week Classes Thursday, Oct. 11 ...... Second 8-Week Classes Begin Tuesday, Oct. 16 ...... In-Service Day/Professional Day (NO CLASSES) Monday, Nov. 12 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 16-Week Classes Sunday, Nov. 18 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 12-Week Classes Wednesday, Nov. 21 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – Second 8-Week Classes Wednesday, Nov. 21 ...... College Open; (NO CLASSES) Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 22 to 25 ...... Thanksgiving Recess Saturday, Dec. 8 ...... End of Second 8-Week Classes Saturday to Friday, Dec. 8 to 14...... Final Evaluations/Culminating Activities Friday, Dec. 14 ...... End of 16-Week and 12-Week Classes

SPRING SESSION – 2019 Thursday and Friday, Jan. 17 and 18 ...... In-Service Days/Professional Days (NO CLASSES) Saturday, Jan. 19 ...... 16-Week and First 8-Week Classes Begin Monday, Feb. 11 ...... 12-Week Classes Begin Thursday, Feb. 28 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – First 8-Week Classes Tuesday, March 12 ...... End of First 8-Week Classes Wednesday, March 13 ...... Second 8-Week Classes Begin Wednesday, April 13 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 16-Week Classes Monday to Sunday, March 25 to 31 ...... Spring Break (NO CLASSES) Friday, April 19 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 12-Week Classes Sunday, April 21 ...... Easter (NO CLASSES) Monday, April 22 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – Second 8-Week Classes Friday, May 10 ...... End of Second 8-Week Classes Saturday to Friday, May 11 to 17 ...... Final Evaluations/Culminating Activities Friday, May 17 ...... End of 16-Week and 12-Week Classes Friday, May 17 ...... Commencement

SUMMER SESSION – 2019 Monday, May 27 ...... Legal Holiday (Memorial Day) (NO CLASSES) Tuesday, May 28 ...... First 5-Week and 10-Week Classes Begin Monday, June 3 ...... 8-Week Classes Begin Monday, June 24 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – First 5-Week Classes Monday, July 1 ...... End of First Week Classes O.D / COD.EDU Wednesday, July 2 ...... Second 5-Week Classes Begin Thursday, July 4 ...... Legal Holiday (Independence Day) (NO CLASSES) Monday, July 15 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 8-Week Classes ACADEMIC CALENDARS Friday, July 19 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – 10-Week Classes Saturday, July 27 ...... Last Day to Withdraw – Second 5-Week Classes Sunday, July 28 ...... End of 8-Week Classes Sunday, Aug. 4...... End of 10-Week and Second 5-Week Classes

Please consult the current Class Schedule or the College’s website for any revisions in the calendar.

9 10 COD.EDU / COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CATALOG 2017-2019 Phone Number: 571-257-3959 Phone Number: 571-257-3959 Alexandria, DukeStreet, VA 22314 3337 The CouncilFor Standards InHumanEducation (CSHSE) Service Human Services Phone Number: 312-233-1100 N. Michigan233 Avenue, Floor, 21st Chicago, IL60601-5800 Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Commission onAccreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Technology Phone Number: 727-210-2350 U.S.25400 Clearwater, Highway Suite 158, North, 19 FL33763 Program (CAAHEP) Commission onAccreditation AlliedHealth of Education Diagnostic Medical Sonography Phone Number: 312-704-5300 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, SuiteIL60606-3182 2850, Technology (JRCERT) Joint Review Committee onEducation inRadiologic Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography Phone Number: 443-973-3251 University6021 Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD21043 Sonography (JRCDMS) Joint ReviewCommitteeDiagnostic on Education of Medical Sonography Diagnostic Medical Imaging -Sonography and Vascular Phone Number: 800-621-8099 East Chicago Avenue,211 Chicago, IL60611 (CODA)Association Commission onDentalAccreditation theAmerican of Dental Dental Hygiene HEALTH SCIENCESPROGRAMS accreditations included: programs these of oragencies. and associations Some specialized technical programs are approved oraccredited byappropriate College College Board, of anumber DuPage of career and Commission andRecognition bythe IllinoisCommunity In addition to InstitutionalAccreditation bytheHigherLearning Programmatic Accreditation by theIllinoisCommunity College Board. fnancial,facilitystandards andreporting asestablished support, community college district inIllinoisthat meets academic, student 217-785-0123). IL 62701,phonenumber: Community College Board (401 East Capitol Avenue, Springfeld, College DuPage of hasrecognition status through theIllinois Recognition work-study programs. Title IVprogramsEducation Act. grants, include student loans and in federal fnancialaidprograms underthe Higher Title IVof Commission) toas theHigherLearning qualify for participation accreditedbe byafederally recognized accrediting agency (such program meets adefned level quality. of Institutionsmustalso States, which states. encompasses19 centraleducational institutionsinthenorth region theUnited of the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary six regional asoneof institutionalaccreditorsfounded in1895 in anindependent corporation that was 800-621-7440), number: phone Chicago, IL60604, Suite LaSalle 7-500, Street, South (230 College DuPage of isaccredited Commission bytheHigherLearning Institutional Accreditation ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

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Horticulture Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations Horticulture National Association of Landscape (630) 942-2141 (voice), (630) 858-9692 (TDD) Professionals (NALP) The Title IX co-coordinators can provide information regarding 950 Herndon Pkwy #450, Herndon, VA 20170 informal dispute resolution processes and formal complaint Phone Number: 703-736-9666 options. Individuals with complaints of this nature also have the right to fle a formal complaint with the United States Department Interior Design of Education: National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Ofce for Civil Rights (OCR), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 687 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 Phone Number: 800-843-6522 Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 Paralegal Studies American Bar Association 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 TDD: (877) 521.2172 Phone Number: 312-988-5000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ed.gov/ocr

LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMS STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW: ENROLLMENT, GRADUATION AND TRANSFER Visual art and design degrees or certifcates in Art, Animation, The following list provides prospective students, current students Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Film/Video Production, and community members with information, facts and fgures Game Animation and Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, about College of DuPage. Privacy, right-to-know, crime statistics, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Design, Motion Picture/ special services for students with disabilities, athletic participation Television, Photography, Photography Technology, and Television and equity, and other institutional information can be found on the Production. College’s website at www.cod.edu/about/consumerinformation/ National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) know.aspx. 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190 1. Student Right-to-Know: Enrollment, Graduation and Phone Number: 703-437-0700 Transfer Rates 2. Campus Crime Statistics 3. Gender Equity in Athletic Programs NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 4. Privacy of Student Education Records/FERPA The College will not discriminate in its programs and activities 5. Services for Students With Disabilities/Special Student Services on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, arrest 6. Financial Aid record, military status or unfavorable discharge from military 7. Withdrawal Policy service, citizenship status, use of unlawful products while not 8. Refund Policy at work, physical or mental disability or other factors which 9. Medical Withdrawal cannot lawfully be the basis for an employment decision. (Board 10. Sexual Harassment Policy 15-5) 11. Non-Discrimination Policy Non-discrimination applies to all areas of the College, 12. Student Education Records including the following departments: Admissions, Academic Afairs, Employment, Financial Aid, Placement and Recruitment. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission and The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as participation in educational programs. amended, sets forth requirements designed to protect the privacy Admissions criteria and descriptions of educational programs of student education records. FERPA governs (1) release of are available in the College’s printed and online semester Class education records and (2) access to education records. More Schedule and College Catalog. information regarding this policy can be found on the College’s Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 website at www.cod.edu/about/consumerinformation/know.aspx. U.S.C. Sec. 1681, et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F. R. Part 106, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination Drug-Free Environment on the basis of sex in any federally funded program or activity. To further the educational aims of the institution and in In compliance with Title IX, College of DuPage prohibits sex accordance with state and federal laws, College of DuPage seeks to discrimination, inclusive of sexual harassment and sexual assault. improve the educational and work environment of the College and An individual who wishes to report a concern or complaint its activities by eliminating drugs in the College. relating to discrimination or harassment may do so by contacting The use of alcoholic beverages and illegal controlled substances one of the College’s Title IX co-coordinators: is a major concern on college campuses. There are resources available and current policies at College of DuPage regarding the Student Inquiries: use of drugs and alcohol. The following information is provided Susan Jerak, Dean, Student Afairs in accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Public Law 101-226) and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (Public [email protected], (630) 942-3224 Law 100-690) and Board Policy, No. 15-30, Drug and Alcohol Free College. Employee and/or Visitor Inquiries:

Linda Sands-Vankerk Health Risks / COD.EDU Vice President, Human Resources/Afrmative Action Ofcer The consumption of alcohol and drugs at any level may have College of DuPage serious risks. For example: altered mood (anxiety, apathy, paranoia, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 [email protected], psychosis); altered behavior (impaired coordination); sleep disorders,

(630) 942-2621 addiction; altered breathing and heart rate; communication of WELCOME infectious disease; distorted senses; unconsciousness leading to TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) coma; and permanent damage to the liver, heart and central nervous (630) 858-9692 system leading to death. For more information, consult a physician or the local or college library. 11