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Catalog Acknowledgments: Editor: Tracy Shields Graphic Designer: Kerrie Cassidy Cover photo: Daryl Stinchfield Back cover photos: David Blanchard, Traece Craig and Daryl Stinchfield © 2014 Sierra College www.sierracollege.edu 3 DISTRICT MISSION AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES PHOTO BY TRAECE CRAIG BY PHOTO Mission Statement Core Values Sierra Col lege provides a challenging and sup port ive learn­ The following core values will establish our ethical princi­ ing environment for stu dents having diverse goals, abilities ples and will guide our institutional decision ­making. Sierra and needs interested in transfer, career and technical train­ Col lege will: ing, and life long learning. The College’s programs and 1. Support and model excellence in teaching, learning, services encourage students to identify and to expand their scholarship, and creativity. potential. Sierra College students will develop the knowl­ 2. Provide the tools for continuing success in an ever­ edge, skills and abilities to become engaged and contribut­ changing world. ing members of the community. 3. Provide, and demonstrate the value of, an inclusive community. Vision Statement 4. Demonstrate collaboration in decision making. We will challenge ourselves and our community to become 5. Foster active citizenship in our community, our nation, fulfilled citizens in a global environment by contributing to and our world. and engaging in the thoughtful application of knowledge 6. Create and nurture meaningful connections to our guided by respect for others and the world in which we live. community. 7. Recognize that students are active participants in their education. 8. Support and demonstrate the sustainable use of all resources. DISTRICT MISSION AND OUTCOMES PHOTO BY DARYL STINCHFIELD DARYL BY PHOTO 4 www.sierracollege.edu Student Learning Outcomes Gather, organize, and discriminate among various sources Student learning outcomes state the expected knowledge, of information. skills, and abilities students possess as a result of utilizing 4. Evaluate and Examine Information—Filter information for services and completing a course, a certification or a relevance and accuracy. Apply criteria to determine cred­ degree. At Sierra College, instructional programs define ibility. Utilize data gathered to draw conclusions. Con­ student learning outcomes for their content areas and link struct meaning from expanding and conflicting them to courses, certificates and degrees. Student learning information. Credit sources according to academic outcomes for individual programs may be found on the standards. Sierra College website. Course student learning outcomes are included in the class schedule. The general education Critical and Creative Thinking sequence supports students’ attainment of the college’s 1. Inquire—Identify and understand questions or problems institutional outcomes, as do the student learning out­ across disciplines and in practical applications. Develop comes for student services. These outcomes align with hypotheses. our district mission, support our vision, and reflect our 2. Analyze—Investigate and assess the validity or relevance core values. of arguments, claims, or contentions supported by data, observation, experience, testing or analysis. Distinguish Institutional Outcomes fact from opinion. Develop an interpretation with an Students attend Sierra College for a variety of reasons. awareness of different views and reasoning. Based on their own educational goals and experiences, stu­ 3. Problem Solve—Use sound reasoning to specify solutions dents will develop skills in the following areas: and consequences. Test hypotheses using methods appropriate to the problem (such as the scientific Communication method, mathematical reasoning, and principles of logic). 1. Read—Use active reading skills to comprehend and inter­ 4. Express—Acquire an appreciation and involvement in the pret information and ideas from a variety of texts, creation or performance of works of fine art, craft, music, including academic prose (such as textbooks, literature, drama, and/or culture. Participate in games, sports, primary and secondary sources, and scholarly journals), dance, and outdoor pursuits based on individual interests technical documentation (such as manuals, charts, and capabilities. graphs, and reports), and media sources (such as news­ papers, magazines, websites and online databases). Citizenship 2. Write—Communicate thoughts, ideas, and information 1. Ethics—Develop and apply ethical reasoning and decision effectively in writing in a variety of modes and for a making skills in academics, in the workplace, and in variety of purposes. Accurately and persuasively convey global and local communities. Value honesty, civility, information and ideas using logic, reasoning, and effec­ empathy, interpersonal competence, social responsibility, tive rhetorical strategies. Use correct grammar, spelling, and peaceful conflict resolution. punctuation, diction, style, and format. 2. Diversity—Recognize, understand, and respect diversity of 3. Listen—Demonstrate active listening skills in classroom, belief, culture, value, ability, gender, race, age, and sexual community, personal, and professional situations. Inter­ orientation. pret and respond appropriately to verbal and nonverbal 3. Sustainability/Global Awareness—Develop values and communication in a variety of contexts. behaviors that respect the natural environment. Evaluate 4. Dialogue—Interact in a variety of dynamic situations by social justice issues and identify social responsibilities to DISTRICT MISSION AND OUTCOMES assessing the needs of the audience, creating a message, elicit social change. Recognize the ethical implications of adapting to audience feedback, and responding appropri­ political, social, and economic institutions. ately. Through dialogue, build mutual understanding with 4. Personal Responsibility—Accept personal responsibility individuals from various backgrounds. by recognizing oneself as the principal cause for opportu­ nities and experiences. Effectively develop, apply and Technology and Information Competency manage a healthy physical lifestyle and emotional well­ 1. Demonstrate Technical Literacy—Efficiently and accurately being; self­motivate through planning and acting to use current computer and other relevant technologies to accomplish goals. Recognize the value of life­long acquire, process, and present information. Organize and learning. maintain records. 2. Apply Technology—Use computer applications and other technologies in the learning process, real­world scenarios, and the workplace. Organize and maintain records. 3. Access Information—Recognize the need for information; choose and narrow topic. Formulate search questions. SIERRA COLLEGE CATALOG 2014–2015 5 2014–2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR PHOTO BY DARYL STINCHFIELD DARYL BY PHOTO Fall Semester 2014 Spring Semester 2015 August 25 INSTRUCTION BEGINS January 19 Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) August 30– Holiday (Labor Day) January 26 INSTRUCTION BEGINS September 1 February 8 Last Day to Add Full­Semester Class September 7 Last Day to Add Full­Semester Class Last Day to Drop from Full­Semester Last Day to Drop from Full­Semester Class without Receiving a “W” Class without Receiving a “W” Last Day to Drop from Full­Semester Last Day to Drop from Full­Semester Class and Receive a Refund Class and Receive a Refund February 9 Census Date September 8 Census Date February 13–16 Holiday (Presidents’