2004-05 Catalog

Our Vision We astonish our customers. Our Mission Rio Salado College transforms the learning experience through: • Choice, Access, and Flexibility • Customized, High Quality Learning Design • Personalized Service and Organizational Responsiveness Our Purposes Serving our local, national and international communities through e-learning and collaborative partnerships, we provide: 1. General education and courses for university transfer. 2. Applied programs that are aligned with workforce needs in busi- ness, industry and government. 3. Adult basic education. 4. Comprehensive student services. 5. Cultural enrichment and community service. 6. Continuing education and lifetime learning opportunities. Our Core Values Through living our values, Rio Salado College creates a climate of high expectations for the success of our students, customers and employees. We are unalterably committed to demonstrating the following core organizational values: • Learning • Customer Focus • Continuous Improvement • Teamwork • Professionalism • Diversity • Innovation Rio Salado College: The College Within Everyone’s Reach! “Rio Salado College When it comes to innovation in higher education, Rio Salado College is a recognized leader. Rio Salado, creates a climate of high the Maricopa Community College “without walls,” expectations for the serves the educational needs of busy working adults success of our students, through e-learning, collaborative workforce development customers, and partnerships, accelerated formats, and adult basic employees.” education. Rio Salado also offers dual enrollment for r able and ambitious students at 45 Phoenix metropolitan -President Linda M. Tho high schools, plus lifelong learning opportunities at the Rio Sun Cities Lifelong Learning Center. With headcount exceeding 50,000 annually, Rio Salado’s students can be found not only throughout Maricopa County, but in nearly every state and on six continents. In fact, Rio Salado makes earning a college degree affordable and accessible for anyone, anytime and anyplace. Rio’s innovations include: • Nationally-acclaimed model programs • Use of the latest technologies to deliver courses • Start dates every two weeks • Complete online student support • Innovative tutoring formats • Customized partnerships with more than 50 organizations • Seamless articulation with partnering institutions, leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees In addition, Rio Salado is: • One of the nation’s leading provider of occupational certifi cates • The sixth fastest growing two-year college in the country with more than 10,000 students • Renowned for academic achievement—Rio Salado students have earned All-USA Academic Team status for three consecutive years! • The recipient of dozens of national awards for innovation Model Programs Include: • Teacher Education • Nursing • Dental Hygiene • Clinical Dental Assisting • Public Safety • Chemical Dependency Case Management and many more! In addition, Rio Salado maintains a strong community presence through cultural enrichment offered by its affi liates KJZZ-FM, KBAQ-FM and Sun Sounds of Arizona Radio Reading Service. Rio Salado is proud of its status as a Maricopa Community College, one of the largest districts of its type in the nation. Rio Salado College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602 312-263-0456, Fax: 312-263-7462 ✔www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 1 Pat Case, A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.S., Rio Salado College M.C., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Walden Administration University. Larry Celaya, A.A., Arizona Western College; B.S., Linda M. Thor, Ed.D. M.P.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Walden President University. Karen L. Mills, Ed.D. Beatriz I. Cohen, B.S., Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Dean of Instruction Colombia; M.C., Arizona State University. James Van Dyke, Ph.D. Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship, Dean of Applied Programs University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Todd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A. M.L.S., University of Arizona. Dean of Administrative Services Jennifer Freed, B.A., B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Chris Bustamante, Ed.D. Indiana University; M.S., Capella University. Senior Associate Dean of Instruction Mary Hannaman, B.A., Bloomsburg University; M.B.A., Carol Wilson, M.A. University of Phoenix; Ed.D. Nova Southeastern Senior Associate Dean of Applied Programs University. Sylvia Hantla, M.A. Laura Helminski, B.S., M.S., State University of New Associate Dean of Student Services York at Brockport; Reading Specialist, Arizona State Mary Oliphant, M.A. University. Associate Dean of Marketing John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Arizona Edward Kelty, M. Ed. State University. Manager, Technical Operations Janet Johnson, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State Blair Liddicoat, M. Ed. University Administrative Director of Adult Basic Education & Transition John Lassen, B.A., M.A., Arizona State University. Monica Zontanos, M.A. Thomas Lombardo, B.A., University of Connecticut; Administrative Director of Faculty Services Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Carl Matthusen, M.A. Cynthia Maxson, B.A., M.A., Grand Valley University. General Manager of KJZZ/KBAQ, Sun Sounds Anne McNamara, R.N., A.A.S., Greenfield Community Faculty Members College; B.S., Worcester State College; M.S. Arizona State University; Ph.D., University of Arizona. Janine Adkins, B.S., The American University; M.A., Willie Minor, B.S., M.S., Prairieview A. & M. University; Brown University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve M.A., University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Arizona State University. University. Angela Ambrosia, B.A., University of Louisville; Michelle Prins, B.A.E., Arizona State University; M.A. M.S., Long Island University; M.B.A., University of Complutense, Madrid, Spain. Phoenix; M.S., Nova University; Ph.D., Kennedy Western University. Robert C. Semmler II, B.S., M.A., M.Ed., Boston State College; M.S., University of New Mexico. Keith Anderson, B.A., Oberlin College; M.F.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Arizona. Vernon Smith, B.A., M.O.B., Brigham Young University. Jacque Beale, B.S., Arizona State University; M.C., Janelle Underhill, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Arizona State University. University of Arizona. Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Lorelei Wood, B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University. Ottawa University. Barry Wukasch, B.A., University of Texas; M.A., David Brewster, Diploma, U.S. Army Command and University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Arizona. General Staff College; B.A., University of Phoenix, M.B.A., Arizona State University. Emeritus Distinction David Brown, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Julie A. Bertch, Ph.D. 1980-2000 University of Phoenix. Jean Tease, Ed.D. 1997- 2 How to Use This Catalog This is a brief introduction on how the Rio Salado College Catalog is designed and how to use it. The catalog is published annually and the information contained in this catalog is subject to change, and it is the student's responsibility to be knowledgeable of its contents. The 2004-05 Rio Salado College Catalog includes program requirements for new students enrolling in the Summer I 2004 semester, Summer II 2004 semester, the Fall 2004 semester and the Spring 2005 semester. If you are a new student, or a student who has been readmitted after three or more semesters of inactivity, you may fall under the new catalog year requirement outlined on page 72. Contact Rio Salado's Student Enrollment Services at 480-517-8540 with any questions. Rio Salado College is dedicated to serving you. This catalog contains everything you need to know Use this catalog to fi nd out about certifi cate and about Rio Salado College and our degree options, degree requirements. This information is located on course descriptions, and numerous college resources pages 69-147. Course numbers and descriptions available to you. (on pages 199-280) are necessary to ensure proper There are several ways to access information in this course selection to satisfy degree requirements. To catalog: map out your educational goal with Rio Salado (online), please contact an enrollment advisor • For example, the Table of Contents found on at 480-517-8580 or check out the website at pages 4-5 provides a quick and simple way to www.riosalado.edu. fi nd information. • There is also a detailed, alphabetical Index on page The catalog is a helpful tool, detailing the many 281. services available and the necessary information needed to make your college experience a rewarding • For a listing of all our certifi cate and degree one. You will fi nd information on Academic Advising programs, turn to page 6. (page 17), Counseling (page 20), How to Register • We also have sections dedicated to the (page 33), Tuition (page 48), Bookstore (page 19), various areas of Rio Salado including Learner and Tutoring (page 29). Other areas include Rio Services (page 15), Registration Information Salado’s Library (page 29), Policies and Procedures (page 31), and Financial Information (page (pages 161-198), and Study Skills (page 9). 43). The information found within each of these sections is arranged in alphabetical order. • Text with a shaded background contains information that is common to all of the Maricopa Community Colleges. The Rio Salado College Catalog is published once a year. Please be aware that some courses and programs may be modi- fied throughout the year. Students should always consult with an enrollment advisor to ensure that the most current information is available when making academic decisions. www.riosalado.edu 3 Table of Contents Rio Salado College Social Security Number . 41 Administration . 2 Transcript Information . 42 Faculty Members . 2 Veterans Affairs Office . 42 Emeritus Distinction . 2 Financial Information. 43 How to Use This Catalog . 3 Cashiers Services . 45 Student Financial Assistance . 45 Certificates and Degree Programs . 6 Refund Policy . 47 Tuition and Fees . 48 Student Success Strategies . 7 Scholarships . 48 Study Skills. 8 Veterans Services . 53 Vocabulary for College Survival: Terms You Should Know. 11 Online Learning . 55 Who to Contact.

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