2013-2014 Catalog
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2013-2014 CATALOG 1 Welcome to Centralia College Improving people’s lives through lifelong learning PHONE: (360) 736-9391 For TTY/TDD service, dial (360) 807-6227 TOLL-FREE FROM OLYMPIA: 753-3433 FAX: (360) 330-7501 (Administration) (360) 330-7502 (Instruction) (360) 330-7503 (Student Services) Web site: www.centralia.edu Centralia College East (Morton) (360) 496-5022 • (360) 736-9391, ext. 380 701 Airport Way • P.O. Box 147 Morton WA 98356 Centralia College • 600 Centralia College Blvd • Centralia WA 98531-4099 • www.centralia.edu 2 Mission Statement Improving people’s lives through lifelong learning CENTRALIA COLLEGE CORE THEMES Access, Diversity, Persistence Centralia College shall make the benefits of higher education accessible by enrolling a wide range of students including people who have been traditionally underserved; by progressing and graduating a significant number of students; and by making its educational offering as affordable as possible. Educational Programs Centralia College shall provide to our greater community an ever-increasing number of educated people having the knowledge and skills to become lifelong learners and productive and responsible Centralia College has adopted the citizens more capable of realizing their following Learning Themes: highest human potential. Stewardship 1. Reasoning. The ability to extract information from data, develop Centralia College shall serve as a ideas and solutions, establish logical progression in model of effective stewardship to the thinking, and problem solve using such procedures as citizens of Washington State by prudently literary analysis or the scientific method. managing resources; providing training and qualified college employees; and 2. Written, Oral, and Visual Communication. continuously implementing sustainability The ability to make oneself understood in public, best practices. interpersonal, professional, artistic, and technical arenas. The Core Themes adopted by the 3. Exploration—Self and Others. Centralia College Board of Trustees An awareness of the values, beliefs, customs, and help to set a course for the college. The contributions of persons from one’s own and other Core Themes are intended as broad traditions, classes, and genders. goals toward which the college strives 4. Resourcefulness. and against which the Board measures The ability to adapt to change, such as technological the college’s progress. As such, the innovations or environmental conditions. statements in the College Core Themes 5. Responsibility. are not intended to create a legal duty or The ability to be accountable to self, society, and the promise to any individual, natural world. nor are they intended to confer any legal rights on any individual. 3 Centralia College Policies and Accreditation Non-discrimination Centralia College provides equal opportunity and access in education and employment and does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, religious preference, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, reliance on public assistance, sexual orientation, veteran status, political opinions or affiliations, or genetic information under any of its programs, activities and services. The College complies with all Washington State anti-discrimination laws (RCW 49.60) and the following federal laws relating to equal President’s Message opportunity: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title Dear Students, IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Centralia College is a very special institution. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Firm in strong traditions of quality education, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. superior faculty continue to maintain a The following person has been designated to handle inquiries margin-of-excellence in academic and regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action professional-technical programs. Whether you or the ADA policies or for Title IX/504 compliance issues: Vice are planning to transfer to a four-year college President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, 600 Centralia or university or are preparing to enter the College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531, (360) 736-9391, ext. 671, (360) workplace upon completion of your course of 807-6227/TTY. study at Centralia College, you will receive a Centralia College publications are available in alternate formats upon solid educational foundation for your future. request by contacting the Disability Services Office at 360-736-9391, The college has a unique relationship with ext. 251. the community. As a major supplier of Accreditation trained employees to business and industry in the area, Centralia College works as a Centralia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on partner in economic development. This Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The nursing programs are college is a vital resource that undergirds approved by the Washington state Nursing Care Quality Assurance economic expansion. Commission through the Department of Health. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to This catalog provides an accurate picture of Centralia College at the assisting you in developing your full potential. time of publication. However, it is possible that there are changes Academic advisors and personal counselors, in course numbers, programs, degree requirements, and courses career and financial aid advisors, tutors, offered. Please check with your advisor or the current quarterly admissions and placement personnel, all class schedule for updated information. stand ready to help you meet your academic This catalog is not an irrevocable contract between the student goals. Student programs, clubs, athletics, and and the college. The college reserves the right to withdraw courses special events can add a special dimension to at any time and to change the fees, rules, and calendar regulating your college experience. admission, registration, instruction, and graduation from the college, I extend best wishes to you for successful and any other regulation affecting the student body. achievement of your educational and This catalog is effective beginning fall quarter 2013. professional goals. It is produced by Centralia College, Office of College Relations. Sincerely, Jim Walton President Commitment to Quality, Diversity, and Success Centralia College is committed to equal opportunity, respect, and success of all students, faculty, staff, and administrators of the college, regardless of race or ethnicity, religion or creed, national origin, gender or sexual orientation, age, or presence of disability and veteran status. To this end, we seek to maintain: (1) a qualified faculty and staff representative of the diverse community we serve, (2) an array of course offerings and support services designed to assure quality education of all students, and (3) a campus atmosphere respectful and appreciative of the contributions of diverse people. Further, we commit to monitoring our success in accomplishing equal opportunity, respect, and success of all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. 5 College Calendar Centralia College Calendar 2013-14 Centralia College Calendar 2014-2015 FALL QUARTER 2013 FALL QUARTER 2014 Labor Day Holiday September 2 (M) Labor Day Holiday September 1 (M) Faculty Days September 9-20 Faculty Days September 8-19 Assessment Day September 16 (M) Assessment Day September 15 (M) First Day of Class September 23 (M) First Day of Class September 22 (M) All Campus Meeting (No Classes) October 11 (F) All Campus Meeting (No Classes) October 10 (F) Veterans Day (No Classes) November 11 (M) Veterans Day (No Classes) November 11 (T) Advising Day (No Classes) November 13 (W) Advising Day (No Classes) November 13 (W) Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) November 28, 29 (ThF) Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) November 27,28 (ThF) Last Class Day December 6 (F) Last Class Day December 5 (F) Final Examinations December 9, 10, 11 (MTW) Final Examinations December 8,9,10 (MTW) Faculty Days December 12, 13, 16, 17 Faculty Days December 11,12,15,16 (ThFMT) (ThFMT) Winter Holiday December 25 (W) Winter Holiday December 25 (Th) Quarter Break December 12–January 1 Quarter Break December 11–January 1 WINTER QUARTER 2014 WINTER QUARTER 2015 New Year’s Day Holiday (No Classes) January 1 (M) New Year’s Day Holiday (No Classes) January 1 (Th) First Day of Class January 2 (Th) Faculty Day January 2 (F) Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes) January 20 (M) First Day of Class January 5 (M) Advising Day (No Classes) February 13 (Th) Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes) January 19 (M) President’s Day Holiday (No Classes) February 17 (M) Advising Day (All classes in session) February 11 (W) Last Class Day March 17 (M) President’s Day Holiday (No Classes) February 16 (M) Assessment Day (No Classes) March 18 (T) Last Class Day March 16 (M) Final Examinations March 19, 20, 21 (WThF) Assessment Day (No Classes) March 17 (T) Quarter Break March 22-30 Final Examinations March 18, 19, 20 (WThF) Quarter Break March 21-29 SPRING QUARTER 2014 SPRING QUARTER 2015 First Day of Class March 31 (M) First Day of Class March 30 (M) Advising Day (No Classes) May 15 (Th) Advising Day (No Classes) May 14 (Th) Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) May 26 (M) Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) May 25 (M) Last Class Day June 9 (M) Last Class Day June 8 (M) Assessment Day (No Classes) June 10 (T) Assessment Day (No Classes) June 9 (T) Final Examinations June 11, 12, 13 (WThF) Final Examinations June 10, 11, 12 (WThF) Commencement June 13 (F) Commencement June 12 (F) Quarter Break June 14-30 Faculty Day June 15 (M) Quarter Break June 13-30 SUMMER QUARTER 2014 First Day of Class July 1 (T) SUMMER QUARTER 2015 Fourth of July Holiday Observed July 4 (F) First Day of Class July 1 (W) Last Class Day (6 week session) August 8 (F) Fourth of July Holiday Observed July 3 (F) Last Class Day (8 week session) August 22 (F) Last Class Day (6 week session) August 14 (F) Last Class Day (8 week session) August 28 (F) Calendars subject to changes.