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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE CATALOG 2008-2009 LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 Nursing student Emogene Joiner hugs her teachers as she celebrates her May 2008 graduation. Emogene was born in Belize City, Central America and chose LACC because when she first came in contact with the nursing department, she felt there was a great support system. While working part-time, she was able to persevere and attributes her academic success to the guidance and resources she received from LACC’s nursing and financial aid departments. LACC Vision & Mission Statements As Approved by the Shared Governance Council on May 5, 2008 and adopted by the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees on August 20, 2008 Los Angeles City College is an urban oasis of learning that educates minds, opens hearts, and celebrates community. s a comprehensive community college, Los Angeles • a curriculum designed for transfer to a four-year A City College offers life-long learning opportunities university and provides programs, coursework, support, and • an associate degree and/or certificate leading guidance to develop and sustain a community of learners directly to entrance into the work force - both near and far - with the knowledge, skills and • an essential skills program designed to assist attitudes necessary for opitmal growth and achievement underprepared students and others who seek in their personal and professional lives. special assistance to achieve their educational goals Los Angeles City College primarily serves students who are eighteen years of age or older; the college also The College affirms the fundamental roles of English extends outreach to anyone with ability to benefit from as a Second Language (ESL), essential skills, and the programs and services provided. support services that are intrinsic to student success at the post-secondary level. Los Angeles City College offers post-secondary, lower division arts and sciences coursework, career and The College promotes awareness of local, regional, state, technical education, and essential skills classes designed and global development; fosters skills that enhance to provide students with degrees, certificates, and personal growth and contribute to success in the fundamental skills. workplace; and encourages cooperative efforts aimed at The primary mission includes the following educational sustainability of the community components enabling students to complete: and its environment. - 1 - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kelly G. Candaele ............................................................. President WELCOME TO Mona Field ................................................................. Vice President Georgia L. Mercer LOS ANGELES Nancy Pearlman Angela J. Reddock CITY COLLEGE Miguel Santiago Sylvia Scott-Hayes Rose Bustos .......................................................... Student Trustee Dear LACC Student, LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION he catalog in your hands represents only one Dr. Marshall E. Drummond.............................................. Chancellor Tvaluable source of information as you explore the learning oasis that is Los Angeles City College. Dr. Adriana Barrera ............................................ Deputy Chancellor College faculty, staff counselors, financial aid John Clerx ..................................... Vice Chancellor for Educational managers, student services directors, librarians Support Services – we are all here to help you achieve your Gary Colombo ................................................... Vice Chancellor for educational goals. Institutional Effectiveness Marvin Martinez ............................. Vice Chancellor for Economic & Since assuming the LACC presidency in June, Workforce Development I’ve been planning to launch our efforts to Larry H. Eisenberg .............................. Executive Director Facilities celebrate the 80th anniversary of the college. Planning & Development September 2009 is our actual birthday, but look Camille A. Goulet................................................... General Counsel for celebration activities all year long. Our new Jeanette Gordon...................................................... CFO/Treasurer facilities opening this school year – the Martin Los Angeles Community College District Luther King Jr. Library, the Child Development 770 Wilshire Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90017 Building, a unique parking structure/athletic field www.laccd.edu • 213.891.2000 and the high tech Science/Technology Building – reflect a new, modern learning environment that LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION will carry LACC through its next 80 years. Dr. Jamillah Moore ............................................................ President Kathleen Burke-Kelly ................................................. Vice President I’m excited to be here as the permanent president Bruce Baron ............................................................... Vice President of the Los Angeles Community College District’s Myra Siegel ................................................................ Vice President flagship college, as both my parents attended this Dr. Richard Arvizu..................................... Associate Vice President facility. I look forward to continuing to work with Willie Richmond ........................................ Associate Vice President all the faculty and staff in serving our students Belinda Acuna.......................................................................... Dean and moving LACC forward. On behalf of the entire Randy Anderson ....................................................................... Dean campus community, I extend my best wishes for Dr. Lawrence Bradford ............................................................ Dean your success at LACC, your urban oasis of Dr. Merrill Eastcott ................................................................... Dean learning. Allison Jones ........................................................................... Dean William Marmolejo ................................................................... Dean Dr. Jamillah Moore Dr. Joyce Moore ...................................................................... Dean President Alex Vaughan ............................................................... Acting Dean Los Angeles City College Rolando Cuevas ...................................................... Associate Dean Earic Peters ............................................................. Associate Dean Corey Rodgers ........................................................ Associate Dean Jeremy Villar ............................................................ Associate Dean Christi O’Conner .............................................. Bookstore Manager Cristy Passman ................................................. Compliance Officer Lenore Saunders ........................................... Adminstrative Analyst Los Angeles City College 855 North Vermont Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90029 www.lacitycollege.edu • 323.953.4000 - 2 - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Vision Statement .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 About LACC ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 History .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 District Philosophy............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Functions of the LACCD Colleges ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accuracy Statement ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Accreditation & Professional Program Approvals ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Student Right-to-Know Disclosure ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Equal-Opportunity Policy Compliance Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Limited English Proficiency Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................