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2017-18 Your Future Begins Here Visit us on the web www.lavc.edu Catalog Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 1000 Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 1 5800 Fulton Avenue Valley Glen, CA 91401-4096 (818) 947-2600 www.lavc.edu LAVC Telephone Directory Campus Tel: (818) 947-2600 Administrative and College Services Listed Alphabetically with Telephone Extensions. Dial (818) 947- plus extension. DEPARTMENT EXTENSION DEPARTMENT EXTENSION Academic Affairs 2326 Lost & Found 2911 Academic Resource Center 2811 Maintenance & Operations 2301 Admissions 2553 Museum 2373 Assessment Center 2587 Personnel 2414 Associated Student Union (818) 778-5516 President 2321 Athletic Director 2508 Radio Station (KVCM) 2305 Bookstore 2313 Receiving 2996 Business Office 2318 Records Ofice 2403 CalWORKs 2976 Scholarships and Grants 2700 Career/Transfer Center 2646 Services for Students with Disabilities 2681 Child Development Center 2931 Sheriff’s Department 2911 Community Services Program (818) 947-2577 EXT. 4172 Student Health Center/ Cooperative Education 2333 Psychological Services 2918 Counseling 4200 TDD (for Deaf only) 2680 Donations 2619 TRiO/Student Support Services 2487 EOPS/CARE/CAYFES 2432 Valley Star (School Paper) 2868 Financial Aid 2412 Veterans Services (818) 778-5627 International Students (818) 778-5517 Vice President, Academic Affairs 2378 Job Resource Center 2334 Vice President, Administrative Services 2336 Library 2425 Vice President, Student Services 2543 Los Angeles Valley College 2017-2018 Catalog: Leon Cruz Editor, Associate Editor, with the collaboration of Jermain Pipkins, Dean of Academic Affairs, Rebecca Frank, Curriculum Chair, and Anita Martinez, Articulation Officer. PHOTOS: Public Relations Office and Joel Trudgeon. Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 1000 Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 1 Serving the community for 68 years 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 68 2017-2018 Calendar Fall Semester 2017 Classes: August 28 - December 17, 2017 Finals: December 11-17, 2017 Spring Semester 2018 Classes: February 2 - June 4, 2018 Finals: May 29 - June 4, 2018 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Los Angeles Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Information on filing a complaint against the college regarding a possible violation of accreditation standards can be found on the ACCJC website at http://www.accjc.org/. Accuracy Statement The Los Angeles Community College District and Los Angeles Valley College have made every effort to make this catalog accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered. The reasons for change may include student enrollment, level of funding, or other issues decided by the District or college. The District and college also reserve the right to add to, change, or cancel any rules, regulations, policies and procedures as provided by law. LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Francisco C. Rodriguez Chancellor Dr. Erika A. Endrijonas President Scott J. Svonkin President Vacant Deputy Chancellor Ms. Karen L. Daar Vice President, Academic Affairs Sydney K. Kamlager First Vice President Dr. Robert B. Miller Vice Chancellor of Finance and Mr. Florentino Manzano Vice President, Student Services Mike Fong Second Vice President Institutional Effectiveness Mike C. Lee Vice President, Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. Dr. Ryan Cornner Vice Chancellor for Educational Administrative Services Andra Hoffman Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Ernest H. Moreno Dr. Albert J. Roman Vice Chancellor for ACADEMIC SENATE OFFICERS Steven F. Veres Human Resources Mr. Joshua Miller President Christopher Martinez Student Trustee Dr. Kevin D. Jeter Interim General Counsel Dr. June Miyasaki Executive Vice President Thomas Hall Interim Chief Facilities Executive Dr. Rebecca Frank Curriculum Vice President Mr. Rick Murray Treasurer Vacant Secretary Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 2 Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Los Angeles Valley College n behalf of the faculty, staff, and administrators, I would like to welcome you to OLos Angeles Valley College. As you can see by the catalog’s content, Valley College offers all the general education courses you need to transfer to a major university, and for students specifically seeking to transfer to a CSU campus, Valley College currently offers 25 approved Associate Degrees for Transfer. Valley College also offers the courses and programs you need to succeed in a wide array of occupational fields, in addition to courses that help you enhance your basic skills. Finally, Valley College provides you with opportunities to participate in Extension and Community Education Programs. Valley College publishes a schedule of classes prior to each academic session, and both the catalog and the schedule of classes are available on our website at www.lavc.edu. If you don’t find the answers to your questions as you browse through the catalog or the website, please remember that there are dedicated staff and faculty available to help you. Valley College also provides many special services and programs which have been designed to meet the needs of all members of our diverse student population. Again, welcome to Valley College. I wish you success in reaching your educational goals. Sincerely, Dr. Erika A. Endrijonas President Los Angeles Valley College is a proud member of the: American Assoc. of Community Colleges One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 410 • Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202.728.0200 • Fax: 202.833.2467 • www.aacc.nche.edu MISSION: CORE VALUES: Mutual Respect, Diversity, and Access to Education Los Angeles Valley College serves as Student Success and Innovation in a leader in student success, with path- Teaching and Learning The college promotes access to edu- cational opportunities for all in a ways for certificates, degrees, transfer, The college creates a learning-centered and continuing education. We enable welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment that offers a broad range environment that provides a place for students to advance their education, of academic programs and services in an personal development, and quality of critical thinking, learning, and personal atmosphere of academic freedom and col- growth. life, empowering them to be productive laboration responsive to students, faculty, and engaged members of the global com- staff, and the community. Los Angeles Resourcefulness and munity. Valley College encourages each student Environmental Stewardship to successfully complete all courses VISION: The college strives to be effective stew- attempted, persist from term to term, and ards of our physical, technological, and Los Angeles Valley College inspires, fulfill his or her educational goals. financial resources to maximize institu- educates, and enriches our diverse tional effectiveness. The college fosters community, developing critical and sustainability and pride in our vibrant and creative thinkers and lifelong learners. evolving campus. Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 2 Los Angeles Valley College n 2017-18 CATALOG 3 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... 4 Grading Symbols and Definitions, How to Access Your Grades, College Information, History, Goals ...........................4 Course Repetition, Final Examinations, Petition for Graduation, Programs and Services Offered, Los Angeles Valley Academic Standards, Dismissal, Course Repetition to Remove College Foundation, Academic Freedom ......................5 Substandard Grade, Repetition of Courses in which a Satisfactory Grade was Recorded, Transcript, Awards, Recording Devices, Office MATRICULATION/ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION of the Ombudsperson, Complaint Process, Academic Dishonesty, PROCEDURES ........................................ 6 Student Grade Grievance Procedures, Standards of Student Conduct Admission Eligibility .......................................6 and Disciplinary Action, Policy on Academic Dishonesty, Drug-Free High School Students.......................................6 Environment, Student Right-To-Know Disclosure K-8 Students ..............................................6 Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ..............7 DISTRICT AND COLLEGE POLICIES ..................... 201 Residency Requirements..................................... 7 Non-Discrimination Policy, Limited English Proficiency, Equal Foreign Student Admission ..................................8 Opportunity, Sexual Assault Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, Fees .....................................................8 Diversity Program, Smoking Policy Business Office ...........................................10 Student Success and Support Program ......................... 12 ACADEMIC and STUDENT SUPPORT.................... 204 Online Orientation........................................12 Tutoring, Reading Center, Library, Career Transfer Center, Academic Assessment ..............................................12 Computing, Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Counseling/Student Education Planning.......................12 Students (STARS) Registration Process .......................................13