Volume 33 • Number 3 ProgramsPrograms andand SSe e rvicesrvices 2003–20042003–2004 www.wccnet.edu Table of Contents 2003-2004 Academic Calendar Statement of Mission and Values............................................................4 Fall Semester 2003 Campus Telephone/Office Directory........................................................5 September 2 .. Classes Begin November 25-28 .. Thanksgiving Recess (no cla s s e s ) General Information...............................................................................10 December 19 .. Fall Classes End Admission................................................................................................18 Student Records......................................................................................24 Winter Semester 2004 Financial Information............................................................................28 January 12 .. Classes Begin January 19 .. Martin Luther King Holiday (no cla s s e s ) Student Support Services ......................................................................34 Februrary 23-29 .. Winter Break (no cla s s e s ) Learning Resources................................................................................40 Ma y 3.. Winter Classes End Continuing Education and Community Services.................................44 Spring/Summer Semester 2004 Academic Policies/Procedures................................................................48 Ma y 7 .. Classes Begin Campus Information..............................................................................56 Ma y 31 .. Memorial Day (no cla s s e s ) June 30.. 71/ 2 Week Spring Classes End Curriculum..............................................................................................60 July 2-5 .. Independence Day Holiday (no cla s s e s ) Course Descriptions .............................................................................181 July 19 .. 10 Week Spring Classes End Personnel...............................................................................................268 August 23.. Spring/Summer Classes End Glossary.................................................................................................288 Summer Session 2004 Appendix...............................................................................................293 July 1 .. 71/ 2 Week Summer Classes Begin Index......................................................................................................293 July 2-5 .. Independence Day Holiday (no cla s s e s ) August 23.. 71/ 2 Week Summer Classes End Campus Map................................................................Inside Back Cover This document is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a binding offer or contract between WCC and the student. This document was prepared on June 9, 2003 and is subject to change without notice. The Washtenaw Community College Bulletin is issued four times a year in February, June, August, and October by: WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 4800 E. HURON RIVER DRIVE , P.O. BOX D-1, ANN ARBOR MI 48106-1610. Periodicals Postage is pending at Ann Arbor, Michigan. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WAS H T E N A W COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX D-1 ANN ARBOR MI 48 1 0 6 - 1 6 1 0 World Wide Web Site Address See this location for the College Bulletin and the Academic Class Schedule information: http://www.wccnet.org Graphic design and production by WCC Marketing Services and PublicRelations. 0100 Greetings From President Larry L. Whitworth n behalf of Was h t e n a w Community faculty and staff, welcome to the College. The College offers its stu- dents an educational experience of the highest quali- ty . If you are a current student, congratulations on your decision to invest in your future by accessing the Oappropriate education to advance your career opportunities. If you are not currently enrolled let me encourage you to consider WC C and its excellent associate degree and certificate programs. Was h t e n a w Community College offers each student an education- al experience designed to meet his/her future plans. Its compre- hensive mission includes broad-based occupational programs, no n - credit courses and classes that prepare students for academic tr a n s f e r . Nearly 100 programs of study are available at WC C .I encourage you to take the time to review this catalog; in these li s t i n g s , you will discover the courses and programs that will give you the means for expanding your future opportunities. In addition to providing academic preparation, the College offers its students an array of services su c h as financial aid, personal and professional counseling, academic skills improvement and tutorial services. Whatever your specific needs are, I encourage you to seek out and use the com- prehensive services available to all WCC students. All our current thinking suggests that the future is wide open for “k n o w l e d g e ”w o r k e r s . Co n t i n u o u s education is the key to becoming and remaining a “k n o w l e d g e ”w o r k e r . But it is not only your economic viability that is enhanced by continuing your education. The quality of other important aspects of your life also will be enriched by your experience as a WCC student. Classes in the arts and humanities can expand your understanding of the beauty of our world; exposure to the social sciences can help build the intellectual foundations required to develop an appreciation of the richness of human diversity; and courses in the natural sciences will enhance your analytic and problem-solving skills. Your future and the future of those depending on you will be greatly affected by your decision to continue your education. Let me encourage you to decide today to become a dedicated life-long le a r n e r . Si n c e r e l y , Larry Wh i t w o r t h Pr e s i d e n t Statement of Mission and Val u e s Mission of the College Values of the College Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s Teaching and Learning: We embrace teaching and learning as lives through accessible and excellent educational programs our central purpose. and services. Su p p o r t : We make every effort to help learners achieve success. • We provide a caring, open-door teaching and learning Di v e r s i t y : We respect differences in people and in ideas. en v i r o n m e n t . Pa r t n e r s h i p s : • We provide excellent teachi n g , co u n s e l i n g , and support We plan and work together with respect, tr u s t , se r v i c e s . and honesty within the college and with the communities we se r v e . • We reach out to people who have limited income or other In n o v a t i o n : barriers to success. We seek the best possible ways to conduct our work. • We enable people to progress in their academic and career Vision Statement pu r s u i t s . WCC is a learner-c e n t e r e d , open-door college dedicated to stu- • We work in partnership with the communities we serve. de n t , co m m u n i t y , and staff success. We offer a wide spectrum of community college services with an emphasis on premier We fulfill our mission by offering the following te c hnical and career education programs. The College staff programs and services: continuously learns to improve learning. Occupational and Career Education: We offer certificate and associ- Student Success: Our students come first. We are committed to ate degree programs, se m i n a r s , wo r k s h o p s , and courses which their learning, su c c e s s , and satisfaction. We strive to serve enable people to pursue employment or advance in a career. every student in an effective, ca r i n g , and supportive way. In We develop and deliver job skills and occupational education order to enhance student learning outcomes, we engage in programs in partnership with business, in d u s t r y , go v e r n m e n t continuous improvement of teachi n g , pr o g r a m s , pr o c e s s e s , an d and labor groups. st r u c t u r e s . We increase our accessibility by re a c hing learners wh e r e , wh e n , and how they need instruction through the use of General and Transfer Education: We offer individual courses and learning techn o l o g i e s , workplace learning experiences, an d associate degree programs in academic disciplines which flexible scheduling of cla s s e s . transfer to four-year colleges and universities, co m p l e m e n t career programs, and enhance personal growth. Community Success: We are committed to community learning, su c c e s s , and satisfaction. WC C ’ s primary contribution to com- Continuing Education and Community Ser vi c e s : We offer credit and munity success is the development of a highly skilled work- non-credit courses and programs at regional centers, at local fo r c e . A strong partnership with area employers emphasizes business and community sites, and via television and the customized employee training and rapid adaptation of WC C In t e r n e t . We develop and offer programs, wh i c h respond to the programs to changing job training needs. Through strategic educational needs of specific groups in the community. alliances with business, go v e r n m e n t , la b o r , and other educa- Developmental Education: We offer basic courses, wh i c h strength- tional institutions, WCC increases its emphasis on applied en reading, wr i t i n g , ma t h e m a t i c a l , computer and study skills. te c hnology education, joint technical education programs with We also offer instruction and services to people who wish to the public scho o l s , and basic job training services to under- learn English as a second language. served and at-risk groups. Student Services: We offer orientation, academic skills assess- Staff Success: We are committed to staff learning, su c c e s s , an d me n t , assistance with program and course selection, fi n a n c i a l sa t i s f a c t i o n .