SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE 2004-2005 A PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN CALIFORNIA A COLLEGE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PART I THE COLLEGE PART II DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, AND TRANSFER INFORMATION PART III ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES PART IV ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue • San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 384-4400 SBVC is an affirmative action institution. All courses and programs are provided for all residents regardless of race, color, sex or handicap. SBCCD y sus dos planteles, SBVC y Crafton Hills College proveen oportunidades iguales en cuanto a admisión, ayuda financiera a los estudiantes, infraestructura de apoyo estudiantil y actividades y empleo sin descriminar a causa de raza, color religión, sexo, edad, o incapacidad física o nacionalidad. Cada curso que recibe renumeración del estado es de matrícula abierta a toda persona que haya sido admitida a la universidad y que cumpla con los requisitos del curso. Para información adicional llame a Marco Cota o Laura Gomez, (909)384-4404. This publication is available in alternate formats (Braille, large print, e-text) for qualified persons with disabilities. Call (909) 384-4443 for information. 1 Welcome to San Bernardino Valley College and the San Bernardino Community College District. You’ll notice a changing campus here, with new buildings and continuing construction. We’re excited about the progress we’ve made and hope the construction hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. I challenge you to make the best of your time at Valley College. We offer numerous opportunities to achieve your goal of transfer to a four-year university, personal enrichment or career development. Our faculty is top notch and committed to your success. Please also take time to become involved at Valley College. There are a variety of student clubs, athletics, student government and many other activities to enrich your experience here. I encourage you to try something different and make new friends. As always, the faculty, staff and administration of the San Bernardino Community College District are dedicated to “enhancing your life with quality education.” Donald F. Averill, Ed.D. Chancellor With each passing day, the “new” Valley College unfolds before our eyes. This summer we opened the first of five new buildings – the Library. By late fall we will be opening a new Life & Health Science building, followed by the Administration/Student Services building in early 2005. These are exciting times at Valley College and I am pleased you have selected us as your place for learning. Our motto is “Where Dreams Come True” and we are committed to that vision. For 77 years Valley College has been a cornerstone in this community. Student success stories are abundant. Last May, over 1,400 students graduated or received certificates from Valley College, completing their goal for a 2-year transfer degree to a 4-year college or university, a 2-year technical degree, or a certificate of completion in a specific training field. While traditional buildings erected in the 1920’s and 30’s must be removed, the millennium architecture of our new classrooms and offices will continue to provide instruction and service tied to your success as a student. Welcome to Valley College. Join us as we celebrate our “new” campus. Denise Whittaker President 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR…………….………………………………………………………………………… 4 PART I – THE COLLEGE……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 General Information………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Admissions Regulations…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Registration……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Academic Standards…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Student Awards and Honors…………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Services for Students…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Financial Aid Programs………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Campus Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Student Rights and Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………. 27 PART II – DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, AND TRANSFER INFORMATION………………………………… 30 Associate Degree (Graduation) Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 30 Vocational Certificate Programs……………………………………………………………………………….. 32 Requirements for Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities……………………………………….. 32 Degree and Certificate Listing………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 PART III – ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES………………………………………………………………. 39 PART IV – ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY……………………………………………………………. 208 Administration……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 208 Faculty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 208 Professors Emeriti……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 212 Administrative Emeriti…………………………………………………………………………………………… 213 San Bernardino Valley College Foundation…………………………………………………………………... 214 3 CALENDAR FOR THE 2004-2005 ACADEMIC YEAR FALL SEMESTER 2004 August 16 First Day of Fall Semester Instruction September 6 Labor Day – Holiday October 1 Deadline - Last Day to apply for Fall 2004 graduation November 11 Veteran's Day – Holiday November 25-27 Thanksgiving Recess December 10 Last Day of Instruction, Day and Evening December 13-18 Final Examinations December 24 – January 9 Winter Recess SPRING SEMESTER 2005 January 10 First Day of Spring Semester Instruction January 17 Martin Luther King Day – Holiday February 18 Lincoln's Birthday – Holiday February 21 Washington's Birthday – Holiday March 1 Deadline - Last Day to apply for Spring 2005 graduation March 14-19 Spring Recess May 11 Last Day of Instruction, Day and Evening May 12-18 Final Examinations May 19 Commencement SUMMER SESSION 2005 Start dates will be available during the spring 2005 semester. Check the fall, spring or summer Schedule of Classes for specific dates in that semester, such as the period of registration and the last day to withdraw. 4 PART I – THE COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION The College prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; to provide students with the knowledge and San Bernardino Valley College is a comprehensive skills needed to succeed in business, industry and the community college that serves the residents of the Inland professions; to advance the state and region’s economic Empire. The college is one of 108 locally governed growth and global competitiveness through continuous California community colleges, and as such, is regulated workforce development; to work in partnership with the by the California Education Code and is subject to the local community to improve the quality of life in the Inland decisions of the California Legislature and the California Empire; and to prepare students for active participation in Community College Board of Governors. The college is a multicultural society. The faculty and staff of San responsible to its local constituency through an elected Bernardino Valley College are committed to student Board of Trustees, which is the principal policy-making success and to teaching and service excellence. body for the college. Tenets Students of the college are drawn, for the most part, from the local community. In addition, specific programs at the The college tenets describe the philosophy and values of college attract students from throughout the state and San Bernardino Valley College’s faculty, staff, and world. Students range in age from under 18 to over 80 administration: years, and reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the region. We believe: • That a well-educated populace is essential to the Mission Statement general welfare of the community. • That a quality education empowers the student to The mission statement describes San Bernardino Valley think critically, to communicate clearly, and to grow College’s reason for being. The district’s Board of personally and professionally. Trustees formally adopted this mission on June 13, 2002: • That an enriched learning environment promotes creativity, self-expression, and the development of San Bernardino Valley College is a comprehensive problem-solving skills. community college dedicated to making lifelong learning • That we must provide students with access to the opportunities accessible to a diverse student population. resources, services, and technological tools that will The college serves high school graduates and those over enable them to achieve their educational goals. eighteen years of age. In addition, the college provides a • That we can measure our success by the degree to gateway to higher education and vocational training for which our students become self-sufficient learners non-traditional populations, including: qualified high school and contributing members of society. students; re-entry adults; immigrants; the educationally or • That plans and decisions must be based on an financially challenged; and those who cannot or choose informed consideration of what will best serve not to attend the main campus. students and the community. • That we must model our commitment to lifelong The mission of San Bernardino Valley College is: to 5 learning by maintaining currency in our professions Length of Programs and subject disciplines. • That all levels of the college organization must openly San Bernardino Valley College offers associate degrees engage in sharing ideas and suggestions to develop and a wide variety of certificate programs. innovative ways to improve our programs and services. The amount of time it will take a student to complete an • That interaction between all members of the college associate degree will depend on whether he/she is community must be marked by