Mohave Community College Academic Calendar Event 2004 2005 College Reopens. Jan 3 (Mon) Early Spring Classes. Jan 3-7 &10-14 (M-F) First Faculty Day . Jan 10 (Mon) Associate Faculty Orientation & Faculty Preparation . Jan 11-13 (T-Th) Registration for 15-Week, DE*, & 1st Session Classes . Jan 13-14 (Th-F) & 18-21 (T-F) Martin Luther King/Civil Rights Day - College Closed. Jan 17 (Mon) Start of 15-Week, DE*, & 1st Session Classes . Jan 24 (Mon) Add/Drop Period for 15-Week, DE*, & 1st Session Classes . Jan 24-28 (M-F) Presidents Day - College Closed. Feb 21 (Mon) Last Day Students can Withdraw from 1st Session Classes. Mar 4 (Fri) Registration for 2nd Session Classes. Mar 9-11 (W-F) & 14-15 (M-T) FTSE Day 45th Day . Mar 9 (Wed) Spring Break - College Closed . Mar 21-25 (M-F) Last Day of 1st Session Classes . Mar 15 (Tue) Start of 2nd Session Classes . Mar 16 (Wed) Add/Drop Period for 2nd Session Classes. Mar 16-18 (W-F) & 28-29 (M-T) Last Day Students can Withdraw from DE Correspondence Classes . Apr 1 (Fri) Last Day of DE* Correspondence Classes . Apr 16 (Sat) Last Day Student can Withdraw from 15-Week Classes . Apr 29 (Fri) Last Day Student can Withdraw from 2nd Session Classes . May 6 (Fri) Last Day of 15-Week & 2nd Session Classes . May 12 (Th) Commencement . May 13 (Fri) Last Day for Faculty. May 13 (Fri) Registration for Summer Session Classes. May 23-26 (M-Th) Memorial Day - College Closed . May 30 (Mon) Start of Summer Session Classes . May 31 (Tue) Last Day Add/Drop for Summer Session Classes . June 2 (Th) Last Day Students can Withdraw from Five-Week Classes . June 23 (Th) Five-Week Classes End. June 30 (Th) 4th of July Observed - College Closed . July 4 (Mon) Last Day Students can Withdraw from DE* Classes . July 14 (Th) Last Day for DE* Classes. July 21 (Th) Early Fall Classes Registration . July 26-29 (M-Th) . July 25-28 (M-Th) Early Fall Classes . Aug 2-5 & 9-12 (M-Th). Aug 1-4 & 8-11 (M-Th) First Faculty Day . Aug 16 (Mon) . Aug 15 (Mon) Associate Faculty Orientation & Faculty Preparation . Aug 16-19 (M-Th). Aug 15-18 (M-Th) General Staff & In-Service . Aug 20 (Fri). Aug 19 (Fri) Registration for 15-Week, DE* & 1st Session Classes. Aug 23-27 (M-F). Aug 22-26 (M-F) Labor Day - College Closed . Sept 6 (Mon) . Sept 5 (Mon) Start of 15-Week, DE* & 1st Session Classes. Aug 30 (Mon) . Aug 29 (Mon) Add/Drop Period for 15-Week, DE* & 1st Session Classes. Aug 30-Sept 3 (M-F) . Aug 29-Sept 2 (M-F) Last Day Students can Withdraw from 1st Session Classes . Oct 8 (Fri) . Oct 7 (Fri) Registration for 2nd Session Classes. Oct 13-19 (W-T) . Oct 12-18 (W-T) FTSE Day 45th Day . Oct 13 (Wed). Oct 12 (Wed) Last Day of 1st Session Classes . Oct 19 (Tue). Oct 18 (Tue) Start of 2nd Session Classes . Oct 20 (Wed). Oct 19 (Wed) Add/Drop Period for 2nd Session . Oct 20-26 (W-T) . Oct 19-25 (W-T) Last day to withdraw from DE* Correspondence Classes . Nov. 5 (F) . Nov. 4 (F) Veterans Day - College Closed . Nov 11 (Th). Nov 11 (Fri) Last day of DE* Correspondence Classes . Nov 20 (Sat) . Nov 19 (Sat) Last Day Students can Withdraw from 15-Week Classes. Nov 24 (Wed) . Nov 23 (Wed) Thanksgiving Holiday. Nov 25-26 (Th-F). Nov 24-25 (Th-F) Last Day Students can Withdraw from 2nd Session Classes . Dec 3 (Fri). Dec 2 (Fri) Last Day for 15-Week & 2nd Session Classes. Dec 11 (Sat). Dec 10 (Sat) Grades/Rosters Due from All Faculty . Dec 14 (Tue) . Dec 13 (Tue) Faculty Duty & Registration for Early Semester Classes. Dec 13-17 (M-F) . Dec 12-16 (M-F) College Closes for Semester Break . Dec 17 (Fri). Dec 16 (Fri) College Reopens. Jan 3, 2005 (Mon) . Jan 3, 2006 (Tue) * DE= Distance Education Note: Specific classes may be scheduled outside of this calendar. See course schedule for additional dates. Bullhead City Campus 3400 Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ 86442 928-758-3926 Kingman Campus 1971 Jagerson Ave Kingman, AZ 86401 928-757-4331 Lake Havasu City Campus 1977 West Acoma Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 928-855-7812 North Mohave Campus P.O. Box 980 Colorado City, AZ 86021 928-875-2799 Toll Free 1-866-664-2832 Web Address www.mohave.edu MCC IS HERE TO SERVE YOU This catalog presents the academic programs offered at MCC, specific areas of interest and course descriptions, MCC’s Mission and an outline of the steps necessary to become enrolled The mission of Mohave Community College is to serve at MCC. The catalog is the contract between MCC and our students and communities by providing an students who enroll in the 2004-2005 academic year. environment for educational excellence, innovation and awareness. MCC’s Goal Mohave Community College strives to provide afford- MCC’s Values Statement able, accessible and achievable higher education to all Integrity: We consistently work toward overcoming the who seek it. barriers that may hinder honesty, trust and sincerity by showing respect for all. In decision making, we practice Reaching out to serve all of Mohave County and conviction and act with courage. We trust others and are neighboring communities, Mohave Community College’s trustworthy. district covers more than 13,000 square miles and includes such sites as the Grand Canyon, the Colorado Supportive Environment: We are committed to being River, Lake Havasu and the London Bridge. student centered and exercise patience, compassion and inclusiveness. With campuses in Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, a wide variety of Quality: We aim for excellence in all that we do. We classes at off-site locations and an extensive Distance value efficiency and consistency in our roles. Education program, MCC offers students throughout the county and around the world the ability to enhance their Responsiveness: We encourage all individuals to be lives through education. creative and innovative and pledge to be open and flexible. We take pride in our communities and give our Since its inception in 1971, MCC has grown to serve time and talents to respond to the needs of each nearly 11,000 students annually. community. Having Fun: We embrace the concept of having fun and finding joy in our work and services. Commitment: We believe in our values and accept responsibility for our actions and decisions. These values govern our actions and our interactions with the members of our co m m u n i t i e s . This statement repre- sents what we value most about the service provided by MCC. The fall semester of 2004 begins under the guid- ance of Governing Board members (L-R) Stuart Anderson of District Five, Dan Hargrove of District Three, Victor Wakimoto of District One and Sally Eggers-Hero of District Two. The District Four seat will be filled after the fall 2004 election. Mohave Community College Catalog 2004-2005 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Mohave Community College The American Dream comes in all shapes and sizes. Some people are more than content with a modest home, others want a castle. Some want quiet suc- cess, others seek public acclaim. Regardless of the scope, if you can dream it, you can achieve it; but all begins with your education. There was a time when only the elite went to college. Those days are gone. At one time, college was financially out of reach for most people. Students who sought a higher education had to move to a “college town” which made the cost of their education even higher. Today community colleges make schooling affordable and easily accessible. There was a time when individuals earned a degree and never needed to go back to school. Those days are gone too. Technology changes daily and virtually every occupation is affected by those changes. Indeed, lifelong learning is essential if you want to remain competitive. MCC can provide the tools that will help you choose or improve your quality of life. We.