Message from the President Welcome to Olympic College! Congratulations on your decision to attend Olympic College. You are joining our community during a time of expansion as we strive to provide an excellent educational experience. This academic year promises to be one to remember with several new facilities and programs to meet your needs. This fall, we will open the College Instruction Center (CIC) at our Bremerton Campus. This 70,000 square-foot facility is the largest funded project in the Washington state community and technical college system. The CIC provides new homes for art, music, theater, film, the Physical Therapist Assistant program, nursing simulation labs, and active learning classrooms. It features a 276-seat venue/classroom for lectures, performances, conferences, and more. In Shelton, we recently opened a 2,600 square-foot Weld Shop. This state-of-the- art facility features 16 welding stations, office space, and storage, allowing OC to increase capacity in this popular program. This fall, we will open a high-quality modular building at our Poulsbo campus providing more space for our programs and partnership with WWU. The expansion is not limited to facilities, with the launch of a new Digital Dr. David Mitchell Filmmaking bachelor's degree in addition to the bachelor’s degrees currently President, Olympic College available in Computer Information Systems, Nursing, and Organizational Leadership and Technical Management. These programs provide clear pathways for our students to complete their educations without crossing Puget Sound. 2017-2018 OC has long been a leader in university partnerships and that continues to be Board of Trustees the case with the availability of new programs through WWU and WSU. WWU Dr. Stephen L. Warner on the Peninsulas, located at our Poulsbo campus, added Cybersecurity and Chair of the Board Multidisciplinary Studies bachelor’s degrees to its impressive menu of programs Harriette Bryant available on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. In fall 2016, WSU launched Vice Chair of the Board an Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree in addition to the Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree already offered. OC is outfitting a new home for Dr. Beverley Cheney Electrical Engineering at our Bremerton Campus, available during the 2017-18 Jim Page academic year. Darlene Peters Looking to complete your certificate or an associate degree and transfer to a university? OC has you covered with numerous certificates, as well as Associate in Arts and Associate of Science options. For those considering a career change, OC offers professional technical training in an array of fields including the fast- growing STEM and high-tech fields and high-demand workforce programs like welding. With numerous financial support options and new programs and facilities, OC truly is the place to achieve your educational goals. I encourage you to explore this catalog to find the programs and courses that are right for you. On behalf of everyone at OC, we look forward to serving you in 2017-18 and achieving our mission – your success. Sincerely, David C. Mitchell, Ph.D. President General Information Welcome! College Environment Olympic College offers many opportuni- The site of the largest campus is located ties to excel. Our students can take courses in Bremerton, a city of more than 39,000 to satisfy the first two years of a bachelor's residents in Kitsap County with spectacular degree, which allow them to transfer to views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount colleges and universities to complete their Rainier. Bremerton has many new parks, pub- four-year degrees. Additionally, students can lic art, hotels, and other development that is expand their job skills, enhance their academic changing the downtown area and the city. skills to prepare for college, take courses to The town has a direct connection by ferry to prepare for new careers or get retraining. We Seattle, the largest city in Washington state, offer four bachelor degrees, in addition to providing ample opportunities to attend numerous other baccalaureate level programs professional sports events and explore art, through university partners located on our theater and other cultural offerings. campuses. Along the way, staff and faculty The Poulsbo campus is also located in Kitsap want students to succeed and many services County. The city has a population of 10,000 are provided to help. Please use this cata- and is growing. The site of the Poulsbo cam- Olympic College is recognized as log to learn about policies and procedures, pus in Olhava has seen the addition of new one of the top community colleges degrees and certificates, enrollment, regis- stores and new housing developments. The tration, and advisors who can help students city of Poulsbo is close to ferries that can take in the nation. In 2015, we were a create an academic plan that will assist in residents and visitors to Seattle and surround- top ten finalist for the Aspen Prize, reaching personal and professional goals. ing towns across Puget Sound. A wealth of information about resources and Shelton, a city of 9,800 inhabitants, is in the nation's preeminent recognition cultural activities is also available to students. of high achievement and perfor- Mason County. The town is 22 miles from Olympia, the state’s capital, and is located a mance in community colleges. OC About the College short distance from the spectacular beauty offers a variety of pathways for of Hood Canal, local and state parks, and OC started in 1946 with 575 full-time students Olympic National Park. The area is known for students to achieve their goals, in Bremerton. Since then, the college has its relaxed pace and quality of life. from certificates and associate grown, serving more than 12,000 full- and degrees, to bachelor's degrees and part-time students a year within Kitsap and Mason counties. The number of locations has Mission, Vision, Values beyond. The College has campuses continued to expand over the years as well. A in Bremerton, Poulsbo and Shelton, satellite campus opened in Shelton in 1968 to Mission provide classes to Mason County residents – a with approximately 1,300 full- and Olympic College enriches our diverse commu- permanent campus was established in 1995. nities through quality education and support part-time faculty and staff dedicat- The Poulsbo campus opened in the winter of so students achieve their educational goals. ed to serving our students in Kitsap 2004 to create additional educational oppor- (Adopted 3/99, Reaffirmed 6/05 and 8/08, tunities in Kitsap County. Other locations in revised 11/12) and Mason counties. the community as well as distance learning, Student Profile evening and weekend classes provide even Vision more options. At Olympic College we envision learning as a • 49% full-time – 12+ credits The college has made a variety of changes to life enhancing journey of discovery where: • 51% part-time – less than 12 meet the needs of our students. A Bachelor of I. Our students are life-long learners in a credits Science degree in Digital Filmmaking, Bachelor global society. • 27% under age 20 of Applied Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor • To realize our vision, we will focus on • 41% 20-29 of Applied Science in Organizational Leader- student learning and success, promoting • 18% 30-39 ship and Technical Management are available. learning through accessible education, Students may also choose to transfer to one • 14% 40+ personalized service, adaptive and of the universities that are co-located at the innovative teaching, and an ongoing • Median age: 24.5 years Bremerton and Poulsbo campuses. commitment to academic excellence. In response to the growing need for housing, II. Our employees are empowered to the College opened its own residence hall in achieve the college mission. 2013. OC is constructing a 70,000 square-foot On the Cover College Instruction Center that will house • To realize our vision, we will appreciate Art, Music, Drama, and Health Occupations and value our employees, providing OC International Student programs. This state-of-the-art, multipurpose opportunities to enhance professional Juvylyn Purificacion instructional space, scheduled to open in the skills, encouraging learning and fall of 2017, will replace the aging Art, Music, advancement, and prioritizing and sharing and Theater buildings. The College is also institutional resources. opening a high-quality modular building in III.Our community recognizes the college Poulsbo and a new Weld Shop in Shelton. as its cornerstone of learning. These advancements and additions truly allow To realize our vision, we will develop strong OC to reach its full potential and strengthen community partnerships and fulfill our role as a the quality of education. cultural center, enriching those we serve by cre- ating relevant educational options and bringing a diverse array of activities to the region. (Approved by the Board of Trustees, 1/08) 2 Olympic College Catalog 2017-2018 General Information Values b. Develop, prioritize and communicate our Core Theme B goals corroboratively We honor our shared values by holding our- Student Access and Support c. Identify, share, and make the most selves and each other accountable for: effective use of our resources • Objective 1 - Maintain enrollment levels 1. A Dedication to Public Service and d. Work together to accomplish our tasks and ensure equal access to education. Higher Education and achieve the college mission • Objective 2 - OC students are retained and complete their educational goals. To demonstrate our values we… e. Strive for a balanced work environment in which we are efficient and competent, • Objective 3 - Student support facilitates a. Commit ourselves to student learning but also kind and friendly student success. and success (Approved by the Board of Trustees, 6/08) b. Embrace the wide-ranging mission of the Core Theme C community college College Environment c.