Student Non-Discrimination Policy In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (45 CFR 86). Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974 and its own statements of philosophy and objectives. Chabot College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or handicap. Inquiries regarding the College’s equal opportunity policies and procedures may be directed to the Vice-President of Student Services, Room 208, Building 200, telephone (510) 723-6744 (student matters); Human Resources Director and District Affirmative Action Officer, telephone (925) 485-5235 (employment matters); or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 230 “C” Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, California 94545 Telephone: (510) 723-6600 CHABOT COLLEGE WORLDWIDE WEB URL: http://www. chabotcollege.edu fax: (510) 782-9315 District Office 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, California 94588 Telephone: (925) 485-5208 this catalog is available in alternate format. contact the disabled student resource center, building 2400 or call 510-723-6725. Chabot College Serving The. Castro Valley Unified School District Dublin Unified School District Hayward Unified School District Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District New Haven Unified School District Pleasanton Unified School District San Leandro Unified School District San Lorenzo Unified School District Sunol Glen Elementary School District Celia Barberena President Chabot College 2 Chabot College 2008–2010 PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE Welcome to Chabot College! As the new president of Chabot College, I am proud to be part of this wonderful institution. It is my joy and honor to have been selected as the first woman to hold this position in Chabot’s 47-year history. I have come to Chabot at a challenging and exciting time. As a result of the passing of Measure B several years ago, I am now surrounded by the sights and sounds of a whole new campus emerging. Thanks to your support, we are experiencing $250 million worth of physical changes through the upgrading, refurbishing, and enhancing of older buildings, as well as building new structures. Plans for the new buildings include the college’s future signature building, the Community and Student Services Center, a $30 million, two-story facility that will house all student-oriented services. Even while the college is under construction, we are continuing to provide the excellent education that we have built our reputation on. Here at Chabot, our students learn from communication and contact with dedicated instructors whose rich life experiences motivate and inspire. Our students come to us from diverse ethnic backgrounds and ages, and we help them with whatever they need—from finding a field of study to finding the resources to finance their education. We hope you will come to Chabot and experience everything we have to offer. Celia Barberena, Ph.D. President Chabot College 2008–2010 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is governed by a Board of Trustees that is responsible for all policy decisions. Those serving on the board in 2008 are Isobel Dvorsky; Carlo Vecchiarelli, president; Dr. Arnulfo Cedillo; Dr. Barbara Mertes; Dr. Alison Lewis; Dr. Hal G. Gin, secretary; and Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles Dr. Cedillo has been a member of the board since 1985, representing Trustee Area 3. He resides in Union City. Mrs. Dvorsky has represented Trustee Area 2 since her first election to the board in 1985. She resides in San Leandro. Mr. Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles was elected in 1998 to represent Trustee Area 4. He resides in Castro Valley. Dr. Gin was appointed in August 2005, representing Trustee Area 6. He resides in San Lorenzo. Dr. Lewis has been a member of the board since 1991, representing Trustee Area 1. She resides in Hayward. Dr. Mertes was first elected to the board in 2000, representing Trustee Area 7. She resides in Livermore. Mr. Vecchiarelli has been a member of the board since 2004, representing Trustee area 5. He resides in Pleasanton. Trustees Emeriti Edward E. Martins ................... 1961–1967 Dorothy S. Hudgins ................ 1967–1987 William A. Tenney ................... 1961–1967 Lawrence R. Jarvis* .................. 1975–1987 Fredrick T. Sullivan .................. 1961–1971 Margaret R. Wiedman ............. 1977–1989 James S. Martin ........................ 1969–1975 Fred M. Duman ...................... 1967–1991 Ann H. Duncan ....................... 1971–1984 Elva M. Cooper ....................... 1987–1996 E.J. “Jay” Chinn* ..................... 1961–1985 Barry Schrader ......................... 1988–2000 L. Arthur Van Etten* ................ 1961–1985 Gary R. Craig .......................... 1985–2005 *Deceased 4 Chabot College 2008–2010 TA B LE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR 2008–2009 . 7 COLLEGE INFORMATION DIRECTORY. 9 GENERAL INFORMATION. .11 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES. .16 DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. 17 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 20 TRANSFERRING TO A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTION. 24 STUDENT SERVICES. 33 Admissions. 33 Bookstore. 34 Counseling. 35 Financial Aid. .36 Matriculation. 38 Registration. 38 Registration Policies . 40 Safety and Security. 42 SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 47 Aspire Program (TRIO Student Support Services). .47 Associated Students (ASCC). .47 BAY Career Project. 47 CalWORKs . 47 Children’s Center . 47 Disabled Student Program and Services . 48 Educational Talent Search. .48 Extended Opportunities Programs and Services EOPS & CARE). 48 Foster Youth Success Initiative. 49 Health Services. 49 International Students Program. 49 Intercollegiate Athletics. .49 STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 50 Learning Connection —PATH (Tutorials). .50 Quest. 50 Chabot College 2008–2010 5 TA B LE OF CONTENTS Student Life . 50 Student Online Services . 51 Teacher Preparation Program . 51 Veterans Educational Assistance . 51 Women’s Studies. 52 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES. 53 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS. 54 Scholastic Standards. 54 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 59 Americans with Disabilities Act. .59 Campus Posting. 59 Non-Discrimination Policy. 60 Student Conduct and Due Process Policy. 60 Student Conduct and Due Process Procedures . 62 Student Grievance Policy . 64 Student Rights and Privacy. 67 Sexual Harassment Policies. 68 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Learning Communities. .69 Courses and Programs. 70 DISTRICT AND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS. 179 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF. 181 District. 181 Faculty . 181 Faculty Emeriti. 185 Classified Staff. .186 Classified Staff Emeriti. 188 INDEX. 190 Location Map: Chabot College . inside back cover 6 Chabot College 2008–2010 Calendar 2008–2009 JULY Fall Semester 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 Orientation Week 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 August 14, 15. New Faculty Orientation 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 18. District Convocation AUGUST August 19. Division Day S M T W T F S 1 2 August 20. .INSTRUCTION BEGINS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 August 23**. Instruction Begins Saturday Classes 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 29 30 August 30**. .No Saturday Classes 31 September 1*. Labor Day-Holiday SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S September 5. .Last Day to Withdraw from Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 with a No-Grade-of-Record in-person 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 September 7. .Last Day to Withdraw from Classes 28 29 30 with a No-Grade-of-Record online OCTOBER September 8. CENSUS DAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 September 28. Deadline for Petitioning to Complete 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Classes on a “Pass/No Pass”*** Basis 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 October 7. Flex Day 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 7. .Last Day to Withdraw from NOVEMBER S M T W T F S Class with Automatic “W” in-person 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 November 9. .Last Day to Withdraw from 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Class with Automatic “W” online 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 November 10*. Veterans Day-Holiday 30 No Instruction DECEMBER S M T W T F S November 26*, 27*, 28*, 29*. .Thanksgiving Recess- 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Instruction 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 December 13. .Last day of Saturday Instruction 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 16. .LAST DAY OF CLASSES December 20** . Final Examination Saturday Classes December 17–23. FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD January 7. Deadline for instructors to file Fall Grades December 24–January 19. Semester Recess- No Instruction *Holiday-All Employees **Saturday Only Classes ***Formerly “Credit/No Credit” NOTE: For deadline dates for short term and late start classes, consult instructor, Admissions and Records, or go to website www.chabotcollege.edu. Chabot College 2008–2010 7 CALENDAR 2008–2009 JANUARY Spring Semester 2009 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 January 19. Martin Luther King Holiday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 January 20. INSTRUCTION BEGINS 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 24**. .Instruction Begins Saturday Classes FEBRUARY February 6. Last Day to Withdraw from S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Classes with a No-Grade-of-Record in person 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 February 8. Last Day to Withdraw from 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Classes with a No-Grade-of-Record online MARCH February 9.