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Contents Academic Calendar ...........................................................................................................................................................4 Academic Information ....................................................................................................................................................19 Accreditation .....................................................................................................................................................................2 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................................5 Board of Trustees ..............................................................................................................................................................2 Common Course Numbering ..........................................................................................................................................76 Course Description ..........................................................................................................................................................82 Degrees and Certificates .................................................................................................................................................23 Educational Programs .....................................................................................................................................................32 Faculty and Administrators ...........................................................................................................................................122 History...............................................................................................................................................................................2 Index .............................................................................................................................................................................127 Map ....................................................................................................................................................................back cover Mission ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 Programs of Study...........................................................................................................................................................40 Registration .......................................................................................................................................................................9 Student Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Student Programs ............................................................................................................................................................18 Tuition and Fees ..............................................................................................................................................................10 Since 1962 Big Bend Community College has provided educational opportunity to the central Columbia Basin. Local residents, students from across the state and Welcome to the oceans have all participated in and contributed to the Big Bend community. The Big Bend! Big Bend family grows each year. For our students Big Bend is about a first choice, a second chance, or continuing lifelong learning. Viking athletic teams, Community Concerts, Allied Arts and student sponsored events, along with regional and state meetings, continue to attract visitors to our campus and community. Prospective new employers visit the college as part of their decision process to locate to our region. Our faculty and staff have adapted the use of ever-changing technology to spread access to our resources throughout our 4,600 square mile service district. Big Bend Community College is a crossroads and a resource for economic development in our region, and this catalog describes those activities and capabilities. This time of information overload challenges us to sort, evaluate and file facts, figures, and concepts in volumes staggering to comprehend. Documents such as this catalog are presented as convenient reference tools you will find helpful as you Bill Bonaudi chart your path to educational success. It will help to identify the resources of the BBCC President college available to help you achieve your educational and career goals. Review it by thumbing through the pages as you enroll with us for the first time. Better yet, view it on-line at www.bigbend.edu/catalog for the most current information. Most importantly use this catalog to help you get to know us, and please, ask a lot of questions. Big Bend Community College 2009-2010 Course Catalog 1 About BBCC Accreditation Mission Big Bend Community College is accredited by the The mission of Big Bend Community College is to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universi- serve the educational needs of a diverse population ties. Its transfer credits are normally accepted by other throughout its service district. As a comprehensive two- accredited colleges. year community college, the institution works with its partners to provide a variety of educational opportunities, including: Board of Trustees • Courses and training for university and college Mr. Mike Blakely (appointed 2005), Quincy transfer Mrs. Katherine Kenison (appointed 1999), Ephrata • Occupational and technical programs Mrs. Angela Pixton (appointed 2008), Warden • Basic skills and developmental education • Community and continuing education Mr. Felix Ramon (appointed 1994), Moses Lake • Pre-employment and customized training for local Mr. Mike Wren (appointed 2008), Ephrata business and industry • Support services for students to help promote The above listed citizens are Trustees of BBCC and student access, success and retention are responsible to citizens of the Big Bend Community College service district for the operation of the college. The Trustees of Big Bend Community College have The board meets regularly every six weeks. Each is incorporated this mission statement into their primary appointed by the governor of the state of Washington and direction to BBCC, the “board ends Statements”. This confirmed by the Washington State Senate to staggered document describes their vision and goals for BBCC and five year terms. provides direction for planning and evaluation of college efforts. History (Board Approved Revision 01/13/09) Big Bend Community College was authorized by the Washington State Board of Education in 1961. Begin- Vision ning fall quarter 1962 BBCC held its first regular classes The residents of the Big Bend Community College at night in Moses Lake High School. The college opened service district will recognize the college as a regional classes in a new facility located a short distance south- resource to provide learning opportunities that are acces- east of the city of Moses Lake fall quarter 1963. In 1966, sible, professional, innovative, and service-oriented. BBCC acquired a 159-acre tract of land on the former They will view the college as supporting regional Larson Air Force Base, which became the permanent economic development through partnerships with local college campus for all programs in 1975. business and industry that address current and emerging The Washington State Legislature’s Community workforce challenges. College Act of 1967 designated Big Bend Community College as District 18 of the state community college system. The district includes Adams and Grant Counties, Board Ends Statements and the Odessa Consolidated School District in Lincoln ACCESS: “BBCC provides quality resources and County. affordable access to the diverse population of its entire district.” PARTNERSHIPS: “BBCC works with organiza- tions and agencies to enhance access and service for our district population.” 2009-2010 Course Catalog Big Bend Community College 2 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: “BBCC students and which is available at www.bigbend.edu. This document clients develop and achieve their goals supported by the identifies specific objectives, outcomes, and assessment staff and resources of the college and its partners.” tools and staff responsibility for each Ends Statement. CLIMATE: “BBCC provides and maintains a climate Below each Ends Statement is a narrative with detail of purpose, respect, and safety for our students, staff, and attached to several specific outcomes (expectations), partners.” including the assessment tools to be used. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: “BBCC will encour- A particularly rich Ends Statement in the Academic age the development of culturally rich programs for Master Plan is Student Achievement. Herein is con- the college and community, and offer lifelong learning tained the outcomes for the General Education and opportunities for the residents of Community College Related Instruction components of all degrees or District # 18.” certificates offered by BBCC. All students completing a transfer degree at BBCC are expected to show the The college community takes the Board Ends State- competencies as stated on page 23-24 of this catalog. ments and uses its elements to formulate the strategic plan for BBCC known