Accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 2008 - 2012 GENERAL CATALOG PALAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOL. XV This catalog provides general information about Palau Community College, its programs and services, and it summarizes major policies and procedures of relevance to the students. If certain policy statements contained in this catalog are in conflict or inconsistent with policy statements contained in the Student Handbook or the PCC Financial Aid Handbook, the policies stated herein shall prevail. This catalog was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to, without prior notice, make changes in regulations and offerings as circumstances may require. For Information on: President E-Mail: [email protected] Admissions & Financial Aid E-Mail: [email protected] Student Services E-Mail: [email protected] Academic Affairs E-Mail: [email protected] Continuing Education E-Mail: [email protected] Land Grant-Cooperative Research & Extension E-Mail: [email protected] Endowment Funding: E-Mail: [email protected] You may also contact us at: Palau Community College P.O. Box 9, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Telephone: (680) 488-2470 or 2471 Fax: (680) 488-2447 Or visit us on the web at: Website: www.palau.edu Palau Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges(ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,(3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 569-9177), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of the Post-secondary Accreditation and the US Department of Education. Palau Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer i MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It gives me great pleasure to join the Board of Trustees, faculty, administrators and staff in welcoming you to Palau’s institution of higher learning, Palau Community College (PCC). Throughout its 80 year history, Palau Community College has been committed to improving the lives of people in Palau and the Micronesian region through its educational programs and training services. Today, this determination is stronger than ever as our 2008-2012 Catalog clearly states our Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and outlines numerous disciplines and hundred of courses that are offered at PCC. What began as a small trade school in the 1920’s has today expanded to become one of the region’s choice post- secondary institutions, offering high quality academic programs as well as training in vocational fields to students from the Pacific region. Today your Palau Community College now serves students from Japan, China, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, USA, Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands, in addition to students from Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and of course students from Palau. Moreover, in its unrelenting pursuit of quality education, Palau Community College has teamed up with San Diego State University in California to offer “non- traditional” online curriculum which opens up a world of opportunities for students to now pursue college degrees far beyond the standard two-year community college associate degree. While we are proud of our institution’s notable accomplishments over the decades, we remain grounded in our foremost belief which is to fulfill our students’ educational and training needs. Thus, whether your goal is to pursue a college degree, obtain occupational training, or acquire a new skill, we welcome the challenge to serve you. Finally, as a proud alumnus, it is my wish that I could serve as an ultimate testament that one can indeed embark on a journey to quality education here at PCC. I encourage you to join me and many other successful alumni who started their college careers at PCC, and today proudly call this fine institution of higher learning their Alma- Mater. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on campus. ii TABLE OF CONTENT Page Page INFORMATION DIRECTORY School of Business 16 Inside Back Cover School of Technical Education 16 Student Services Division 17 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ii Admissions & Financial Aid 17 Student Life & Housing 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS iii-iv Registrar & Records 20 Student Development 20 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (2008-2012) 1-6 Continuing Education Division 23 Adult High School 24 GENERAL INFORMATION 7-11 Educational Talent Search 24 History 8 Library Resources Division 25 Geographical Location 8 Accreditation 8 TRIO Programs 26-27 Vision Statement 9 Upward Bound 26 Mission Statement 9 Upward Bound Math & Science 27 Unifying Principles 9 Student Support Services-Project Beacon 27 Master Plan Goals 9 Talent Search 27 General Education Philosophy 9 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act 9 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 28-32 Articulation Information 10 General Admissions Policy, 28 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 10 Admissions Requirements 29 Academic Freedom 11 Sexual Harassment 11 STUDENT MATRICULATION 32-39 Orientation and Advising 32 ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE 12 Registration Information 33 THE GOVERNING BOARD 12 TUITION, FEES & OTHER CHARGES 40-42 Tuition 40 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 12 Fees 40 Development Office 12 Room & Board 40 Books & Supplies 42 DEPARTMENTS 12 SPECIAL PROGRAMS 43 ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 13 Thomson Education Direct (TED) 43 Finance Division 13 National Occupational Competency Human Resources Division 13 Testing Institute (NOCTI) 43 Physical Plant Division 13 San Diego State University Program 43 Pacific Islands Bible College (PIBC) 43 COOP. RESEARCH & EXTENSION 14-15 Agriculture Division 14 DEGREES & REQUIREMENTS 44-47 Natural Resources & Environmental Associate of Applied Science Degree 44 Education Division 15 Associate of Science Degree 45 Family and Consumer Education 15 Associate of Technical Studies Degree 46 Research and Development Station 15 Associate of Arts Degree 46 EDUCATION & TRAINING 16-25 PROGRAMS AND COURSES 48-63 Academic Affairs Division 16 Agricultural Science 48 School of Arts & Sciences 16 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 49 iii Page Page Architectural Drafting 49 Library Information Services 89 Automotive Body Repair 50 Mathematics 91 Automotive Mechanics Technology 50 Masonry 92 Business Accounting 51 Music 92 Business Administration 51 Nursing 93 Construction Technology 52 Office Administration 94 Criminal Justice 52 Philosophy 95 Education 53 Plumbing 95 Electrical Technology 54 Palauan 96 Environmental/Marine Science 55 Religion 96 General Electronics Technology 55 Science 97 Information Technology 56 Small Engine & Outboard Marine 99 Library & Information Services 57 Sports 100 Nursing Career Ladder 58 Social Science 100 Office Administration 59 Tourism & Hospitality 101 Palauan Studies 59 Visual Arts 104 Small Engine & Outboard Marine Tech. 60 Welding 104 Tourism & Hospitality 60 Liberal Arts 62 CONTINUING EDUCATION STEM Disciplines 63 NON-CREDIT COURSES 105-127 Art & Design Training 105 CERTIFICATES 64-67 Business Class 106 Certificate of Competence 64 Computer Classes 106 Academic Subject Certificate 64 Construction 108 Certificate of Completion 64 Survey & Engineering Training 111 Environmental Training 112 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 68-104 Home Economics Training 112 Automotive Body Repair 68 Language Classes 113 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 69 Math & English for Adults 113 Architectural Drafting 70 Management Training 114 Agricultural Science 70 Office Skills 115 Automotive Mechanics Technology 71 Navigation & Safety Training 116 Business Accounting 73 Parental Training 117 Blueprint Reading 74 Palauan Heritage & Culture 117 Business Administration 75 Sports Fishing & Diving Class 118 Chinese 75 Summer Kids Program 118 Criminal Justice 75 Tourism & Hospitality Training 119 Communication 77 Technical Training 120 Computer Science 78 Mass Media 120 Construction 78 Other Trainings & Workshops 121 Directed Study 79 Public Health Courses 121 Education 79 Adult High School Courses 124 English 82 Electricity 83 GOVERNANCE 128-135 General Electronics 85 Board of Trustees 128 History 86 Administration 128 Health and Physical Education 87 Faculty & Staff 128 Information Technology 87 Japanese 89 INDEX 136-138 iv 2008-2009 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2008 August 1 (F) Faculty Report for Duty 2008 2008 August 4-8 (M-F) Placement Testing AUGUST NOVEMBER August 7 (TH) Freshman Orientation S M T W T F S S M T W T F S August 11-14 (M-TH) Academic Advising & 1 2 1 Registration 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 August 18 (M) First Day of Instruction 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 August 18-20 (M-W) Credit by Examination Period 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 August 18-22 (M-F) Late Registration/Drop & 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Add Period 31 30 August 22 (F) Last Day to change to CR/NC 2008 2008 and AUDIT Grading options SEPTEMBER DECEMBER September 1(M) Holiday: Labor Day S M T W T F S S M T W T F S September 26(F) Last Day to Remove 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Incomplete Grades for Summer 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 October 1 (W) Holiday: Independence Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 October 6-10 (M-F) Mid-Term Period 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 October 17 (F) Last Day for All Withdrawals October 24 (F) Holiday: UN Day 2008 November 27 (TH) Holiday: Thanksgiving Day OCTOBER November 27-28 (TH-F) Students’ Thanksgiving Break S M T W T F S December 5 (F) Last Day of Instruction