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2016|2017 CATALOG COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO CALL 208.562.3000 1 The purpose of the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Course Catalog is to provide information about the College of Western Idaho208.562.3000 | for prospective and current students, faculty and staff, and interested educational institutions or agencies. CWI has made reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of publication. This catalog is not to be considered a binding contract. The College reserves theWWW.CWIDAHO.CC right to—at any time and without advance notice—withdraw or cancel courses and majors, change fee schedules, change the academic calendar, change admission and registration requirements, change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in and graduation from the College, and change any other regulations that affect students. Changes shall go into force whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply to both prospective students and students matriculated 2016–2017 CATALOG COURSE at the time of the change. The College shall try to advertise advance notice of changes when economic and other conditions permit. The courses contained in this catalog do not preclude or limit the College in its offerings for any semester or session. Addendums to the catalog will be published on the CWI website when necessary. Please visit https://cwidaho.cc/current-students/ catalog to view any available catalog addendums from the current or past academic years. It is the policy of the College of Western Idaho to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, services, and benefits to students and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and/or disability, in accordance with the Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; and all other applicable state and federal nondis- crimination statutes. Appropriate consid- eration shall be given to veterans in accor- dance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. CWI prohibits all forms of retaliation for filing complaints of illegal discrimination or harassment. CWI NAMPA CAMPUS 5500 EAST OPPORTUNITY DRIVE NAMPA, ID 83687 208.562.3000 WWW.CWIDAHO.CC WWW.CWIDAHO.CC 2 Welcome WELCOME Table of Contents WELCOME STUDENT SERVICES From Our President 3 One Stop Student Services 48 CWI Board of Trustees 3 Library 48 Academic Calendar 4 Math Solutions Center 48 Our Campus Locations 8 Tutoring Services 49 One Stop Student Services 8 The Writing Center 49 Administration and Support Services 10 Career Services 49 Crisis Management 49 ABOUT CWI Student Disability Services 50 One Stop Student Services 12 Assessment Services 50 Our Vision 12 Center for New Directions 50 Our Mission, Purpose, and Constituent Groups 12 Veterans Services 50 Our Open-Door Policy 13 Identification Cards 51 Our Degrees and Certificates 13 Information Technology 51 Our Accreditation 13 Campus Security 51 Our Structure 13 Student Life 52 Our Campus Policies 14 Our General Education Program Learning Outcomes 14 DEGREE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Our Educational Services 14 Degrees Offered 54 Certificates Offered 54 BECOMING A CWI STUDENT Majors Offered 54 Successful Start 18 Course Prefixes 56 Admission 18 General Education 56 Advising 20 General Education Program Objectives 61 ESL Placement 21 Degree and Certificate Requirements 62 English Placement 21 Additional Information 64 Math Placement 21 Enrolling in Classes 22 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 66 Registration 22 Dropping/ Withdrawing from Courses 23 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 118 TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID FACULTY 168 Tuition and Fees 26 Payment 29 INDEX 173 Financial Aid 31 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Academic Calendar 38 College Credit Hours 38 Course Numbering 38 Student Class Level 38 Student Enrollment Status 38 Student Records 38 Student Appeals 42 President’s List & Dean’s List 43 Unsatisfactory-Performance Regulations 43 CALL 208.562.3000 Alternative Credit 44 Articulation and Transfer 45 Graduation 46 1 208.562.3000 | One Stop Student Services One Stop Student Services is the best way to get answers and information about the College of Western Idaho (CWI). Contact us with any of your questions about admissions, WWW.CWIDAHO.CC financial aid, registration, transcripts, student enrichment, outreach, and all other student-services issues. We’re here to help! ONE STOP STUDENT SERVICES CALL: 208.562.3000 FAX: 888.562.3216 CLICK: WWW.CWIDAHO.CC/CONTACT You can also stop by any One Stop Student Services location listed on pages 8–9. COURSE CATALOG 2016–2017 CATALOG COURSE WWW.CWIDAHO.CC 2 WELCOME From Our President On behalf of the College of Western Idaho (CWI), I would like to welcome you and congratulate you on continuing the educational journey of knowledge and skills development. At CWI, you will find a genuine concern for your learning success and dedica- tion to helping you prosper. From our locally elected Board of Trustees, to our faculty, staff, and your fellow classmates— you will find a close-knit group of people excited about learning. The decision to pursue education, and to do so at CWI, will bode well for your future and is one that will result in opportunities that may have otherwise been unattainable. Along with being the state’s largest community college, we are celebrating countless graduates who are competing on a national level and successfully entering the workplace with superior skills. In a very short time, we have established the College as a community resource with strong partnerships with local business and industry—offering career opportuni- ties, and with fellow Idaho colleges and universities—providing a seamless transition if you decide to continue your education beyond CWI. This 2016–2017 catalog provides information on over 50 degree and certificate programs and hundreds of short-term skills development courses that offer students numerous opportunities to explore. CWI is a public college supported by your community; we are here to ensure that anyone, regardless of age or current education level, can receive a quality education that is affordable and accessible. As a new student and future alumni of CWI, I invite you to connect with our faculty, staff, and fellow students. Join one of the fantastic clubs or become a student senator. Each CWI campus throughout the Treasure Valley provides a unique blend of educational offerings wrapped in a warm and caring atmosphere. CWI is a place where people from all walks of life are coming together to create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are a young high school graduate or a career- changing adult, we are eager to help you Achieve More! Sincerely, The College of Western Idaho delivers college credit instruc- tion, certificates, and degrees through its memorandum of understanding with the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). CSI Dr. Bert L. Glandon is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges President, College of Western Idaho and Universities (NWCCU). For the duration of the accredita- tion partnership, credits, certificates, and degrees earned at CWI are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Credits, certificates, and degrees earned from January 2009 through August 2014 appear on both CSI and CWI transcripts. Credits, certificates, and degrees earned from August 2014 to present appear on CWI transcripts. CWI Board of Trustees CALL 208.562.3000 Mary Niland Guy Hurlbutt Stanley J. Bastian Mark Dunham Emily Walton Nampa Boise Eagle Boise Boise Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary/Treasurer Trustee Trustee 3 Academic Calendar 208.562.3000 | FALL SEMESTER 2016 JULY 11 Monday Financial Aid Priority Date 1 International Student Admission Deadline 2 AUGUST 5 Friday Admission Deadline 2 WWW.CWIDAHO.CC 15-19 Monday–Friday Faculty In-Service Week 19 Friday Last Day to Register for Classes Tuition and Fees Due 22 MONDAY CLASSES BEGIN 3 26 Friday Last Day to Add a Class/Change Schedule (Instructor Permission Required) SEPTEMBER 2 Friday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a W (CENSUS DATE) 4 Last Day to Change to/from Audit Last Day to Register for Internship/Independent Study Last Day for 100 Percent Refund of Tuition and Fees Last Day to Apply for December 2016 Graduation 5 COURSE CATALOG 2016–2017 CATALOG COURSE First Disbursement of Fall 2016 Financial Aid 5 Monday Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) 6 OCTOBER 10 Monday Columbus Day (classes in session, offices open) NOVEMBER 11 Friday Veteran’s Day (classes in session, offices open) Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) 14 Monday Spring Registration Begins 21-26 Monday–Saturday Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes, offices closed November 24–26) DECEMBER 12–17 MONDAY–SATURDAY FINAL EXAMS/TERM END 7 22 Thursday Grades Due on myCWI at Noon 8 23 Friday Fall Grades Available in myCWI 8 23-26 Friday-Monday Holiday (no classes, offices closed) REGISTRATION & REFUND DEADLINES BY CLASS SESSION DATES - FALL DROP/REFUND WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE DEADLINE REGISTRATION (NO W GRADE (W GRADE SESSION CLASS START CLASS END DEADLINE ISSUED) ISSUED) Regular 16 week August 22 December 17 August 19 September 2 November 11 1st 4 week August 22 September 17 August 19 August 24 September 9 2nd 4 week September 19 October 15 September 16 September 21 October 7 3rd 4 week October 17 November 12 October