General Information Welcome! Environment of the College Olympic College (OC) offers many opportunities to excel. OC students can The site of the largest Olympic College take courses to satisfy the first two years campus is located in Bremerton, a city of of a baccalaureate degree, which allow more than 37,700 in Kitsap County with students to transfer to colleges and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains universities to complete their four year and Mount Rainier. Bremerton has many degrees. Additionally, students can expand new parks, public art, new hotels, and other their job skills, enhance their academic development that is changing the downtown skills to prepare for college, take courses to area and the city. The town has a direct prepare for new careers, or get retraining. connection by ferry to Seattle, the largest A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing is also city in Washington State, providing ample available for associate degree registered opportunities to attend professional sports nurses that want to complete their four-year events and explore art, theater, and other degree. cultural offerings. Along the way, staff and faculty want to OC started in 1946 with 575 The Poulsbo campus is also located in Kitsap see students succeed, and many services are County. The city has a population of 9,200 full-time students in Bremerton. provided to help. Please use this catalog to and is growing. The site of the Poulsbo learn about policies and procedures, degrees Since then the college has grown, campus in Olhava has seen the addition of and certificates, enrollment, registration, new stores and new housing developments serving more than 13,000 full- and advisors who can help students create an near the campus. The city of Poulsbo is close educational plan that will assist in reaching and part-time students a year. A to ferries that can take residents and visitors personal and professional goals. A wealth to Seattle and surrounding towns across satellite campus opened in Shelton of information about resources and cultural Puget Sound. in 1968 to provide classes to Mason activities is also available to students. County residents; a permanent Shelton, a city of 9,800 inhabitants, is in Mason County. The town is 22 miles from campus was established in 1995. About the College Olympia, the state’s capital, and is located a short distance from the spectacular beauty The Poulsbo campus opened OC started in 1946 with 575 full-time of Hood Canal, local and state parks, and in 2004 to create additional students in Bremerton. Since then, the Olympic National Park. The area is known for college has grown and now serves more educational opportunities in Kitsap its pace and quality of life. than 14,000 full- and part-time students a County. About 1,300 full-time/ year within the district of Kitsap and Mason part-time staff and faculty serve counties. The number of locations has continued to expand over the years as well. Mission, Vision, Values the needs of students across the A satellite campus opened in Shelton in 1968 Mission campuses. to provide classes to Mason County residents; a permanent campus was established Olympic College enriches our diverse in 1995. The Poulsbo campus opened in communities through quality education and Student Profile the winter of 2004 to create additional support so students achieve their educational • 53% full-time – 12+ credits educational opportunities in Kitsap County. goals. Other locations in the community as well as • 47% part-time – less than 12 (Adopted 3/99, Reaffirmed 6/05 and 8/08, distance learning, evening, and weekend credits revised 11/12) classes provide even more options. • 23% under age 20 The college has made a variety of changes • 42% 20-29 to accommodate the growth of students, Vision • 18% 30-39 technology, and student needs. A Bachelor of At Olympic College we envision learning as a • 16% 40+ Science in Nursing degree offered by Olympic life enhancing journey of discovery where: • Median age: 23 years College, along with university partners that also provide four-year degrees at the college, I. Our students are life-long learners in a create more options for students that want global society. to achieve their higher education goals. • To realize our vision, we will focus on In 2011, a new child development student learning and success, promoting center opened, creating more childcare learning through accessible education, opportunities for students. The Humanities personalized service, adaptive and and Student Services building centralizes innovative teaching, and an ongoing student services in one location and creates commitment to academic excellence. new classroom space. The college also added a Science Technology building that offers modern facilities for math and science II. Our employees are empowered to classes. Technology has been improved, with achieve the college mission. wireless access installed at sites on campuses • To realize our vision, we will appreciate for students to access their email and and value our employees, providing instructional materials on their laptops. These opportunities to enhance professional changes strengthen the quality of education skills, encouraging learning and at Olympic College. advancement, and prioritizing and sharing institutional resources. 2 Olympic College Catalog 2014-2015 General Information III. Our community recognizes the 4. A Quest for Community and Core Themes college as its cornerstone of learning. Environmental Health Olympic College has established four Core • To realize our vision, we will develop To demonstrate our values we… Themes and Objectives that encompass all strong community partnerships and a. Contribute to the wellbeing and facets of its mission. These Core Themes and fulfill our role as a cultural center, sustainability of our community Objectives organize meaningful, assessable, enriching those we serve by creating and verifiable indicators of achievement that relevant educational options and b. Serve as stewards of our environment form the basis for evaluating whether the bringing a diverse array of activities to c. Study and model choices and practices college is achieving its mission. the region. that enhance environmental health, economic vitality, and social justice (Approved by the Board of Trustees, Core Theme A 1/08) 5. The Thoughtful Use of Our Finite Student Learning and Quality Teaching Resources, including Ourselves • Objective 1 - Curriculum and programs Values To demonstrate our values we… facilitate student success. We honor our shared values by holding a. Empower employees to assert leadership • Objective 2 - Faculty are effective ourselves and each other accountable for: and engage in institutional decision making educators. • Objective 3 - Students learn. 1. A Dedication to Public Service and b. Develop, prioritize and communicate Higher Education our goals collaboratively c. Identify, share, and make the most Core Theme B To demonstrate our values we… effective use of our resources Student Access and Support a. Commit ourselves to student learning d. Work together to accomplish our tasks and success • Objective 1 - Maintain enrollment levels and achieve the college mission and ensure equal access to education. b. Embrace the wide-ranging mission of e. Strive for a balanced work environment the community college • Objective 2 - OC students are retained in which we are efficient and and complete their educational goals. c. Meet or exceed professional standards competent, but also kind and friendly of practice and ethics • Objective 3 - Student support facilitates (Approved by the Board of Trustees, student success. d. Champion the principles of academic 6/08) freedom and intellectual honesty e. Foster innovation, creativity, and Core Theme C flexibility in our efforts to offer 2010-2014 Strategic College Environment exemplary education and service Initiatives • Objective 1 - Olympic College employees f. Regularly evaluate our practice and foster a healthy work environment that make changes to better support those Initiative #1 embraces our values. who are underserved Implement enrollment management and • Objective 2 - Employees and students at student achievement plans focusing on Olympic College appreciate diversity and 2. A Commitment to Life-long Learning accessibility and student learning. respect our differences. To demonstrate our values we… Initiative #2 • Objective 3 - OC engages in responsible a. Assess our work rigorously and stewardship of our resources. reflectively to improve our knowledge Reflect upon and account for our Olympic College Values in our daily operations and b. Improve our practices and behaviors as Core Theme D we learn better ways of working interactions. Community Enrichment and Responsiveness c. Take thoughtful risks to acquire new Initiative #3 • Objective 1 - Affirm the relevance of perspectives and skills Strengthen relationships with our OC's existing education and training d. Create a learning environment in which communities to understand educational offerings to community needs. each learner is welcomed, encouraged needs and provide learning opportunities and supported relevant to those needs. • Objective 2 - Ensure strong partnerships between Olympic College and the 3. The Practice of Civil and Constructive communities we serve. Discourse and Respect for Diversity • Objective 3 - Fulfill and enhance Olympic To demonstrate our values we… College's role as a cultural resource. a. Exemplify civility as a hallmark of our institution Equal Opportunity