2020 - 21 + M o n t h l y T e r m P l a n n e r Painting by Student Artist Jesse Schwan PIERCE COLLEGE FORT STEILACOOM AND PUYALLUP 2020-21 Academic Calendar THIS HANDBOOK BELONGS TO: For Pierce College at JBLM calendar dates, see pages 16-39 or see www.pierce.ctc.edu/calendar SUMMER QUARTER WINTER QUARTER July 1 Instruction begins Jan. 4 Instruction begins July 1- 6 Add classes without instructor signature Jan. 4-6 Add classes without July 2 100% refund ends (first 4-week session) instructor signature Student Handbook July 3 Fourth of July holiday observed** Jan. 7-15 Late registration - add classes with instructor signature July 7 100% refund ends (8-week classes) Jan. 8 100% refund ends July 7 50% refund ends (first 4-week session) + Monthl Term Planner Jan. 15 Last day to withdraw so class July 7 Last day to register (first 4-week session) will not show on transcript^ VISION BOARD OF TRUSTEES INSIDE … July 9-14 Late registration - add classes with Jan. 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day** Steve Smith instructor signature (8-week classes) Brett Willis 4 Pathways Jan. 22 50% refund ends Possibilities realized: July 14 Last day to register (8-week classes) with Angie Condon 5 Professional/Technical list instructor signature Jan. 25 Pre-registration advising Innovative and engaged Kristin Ray Amadeo Tiam 6 Money for College July 14 Last day to withdraw so class will not show Jan. 28 Faculty Assessment Day* learners enriching on transcript (8-week classes)^ Jan. 29 All District In-service Day** 7-15 College Resource Guide our local and global July 14 50% refund ends (8-week classes) Feb. 8 Spring student registration begins ADMINISTRATORS 15 Technology Login info July 27 Instruction ends (first 4-week session) Feb. 15 Presidents' Day** communities. 16-39 Monthly Calendars Michele L. Johnson, Ph.D. Choi Halladay July 28 Instruction begins (second 4-week session) Feb. 22 Last day to withdraw/continuous District Chancellor and CEO District Vice President for 40-41 Class Schedule Worksheets entry registration ends Administrative Services July 29 100% refund ends (second 4-week session) MISSION 42-46 Directories and Maps Aug. 4 Last day to register (second 4-week session) Feb. 22 Open student registration begins Julie White, Ph. D Pierce College creates Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Mark Haskins Aug. 4 50% refund ends (second 4-week session) March 18 Instruction ends President Pierce College at JBLM Executive Director Library and Learning Aug. 4 Last day to withdraw/continuous March 19, 22, 23 Final exams quality educational Resources entry registration ends Darrell Cain, Ph. D Christie Flynn opportunities for a Pierce College Puyallup Charles Parker Aug. 20 Instruction ends President District Executive Officer for diverse community of Equity, Diversity Natural Sciences SPRING QUARTER Tom Broxson, Ed. D. Mike Wark and Inclusion April 5 Instruction begins learners to thrive in an District Vice President for FALL QUARTER April 5-7 Add classes without Strategic Advancement Brian Benedetti Pierce College at JBLM evolving world. and Foundation District Director Sept. 21 Instruction begins instructor signature Interim Dean of Instruction Executive Director for Marketing and Krissy M. Kim Sept. 21-23 Add classes without instructor signature April 8-16 Late registration - add classes with Communications instructor signature Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 Late registration - add classes with CORE THEMES Jo Ann W. Baria Transitional Education instructor signature April 9 100% refund ends District Vice President Cameron Cox Lori Griffin • Access for Workforce, Economic Fort Steilacoom Director Sept. 25 100% refund ends April 16 Graduation applications due for Development and Professional of Student Life • Excellence Oct. 2 Last day to withdraw so class name in graduation program Development STUDENT SERVICES DEANS will not show on transcript^ April 16 Last day to withdraw so class • Contribution Kelsie Nabass will not show on transcript^ to the Holly Gorski Interim Puyallup Director Pierce College at JBLM Oct. 9 50% refund ends District Vice President for of Student Life Community Dean of Student Success and Oct. 19 Pre-registration advising April 23 50% refund ends Human Resources Enrollment Services Kelly Benson Oct. 23 District In-Service Day* April 26 Pre-registration advising • Equity, Diversity, and Debra Gilchrist, Ph.D. INSTRUCTIONAL Nov. 2 Winter student registration begins May 7 All District In-service Day** Inclusion Fort Steilacoom Vice President DEANS District Dean of Enrollment May 10 Summer/fall registration begins for Learning and Services and Financial Aid/ Nov. 11 Veterans Day* Student Success May 19 Last day to withdraw/ • Student Applied Technology & District Registrar Nov. 5 Last day to withdraw/continuous Learning and Allied Health Anne White entry registration ends continuous entry registration ends Success Matthew Campbell, Ed.D. Ron May Nov. 16 Degree/diploma applications due in May 24 Open student registration begins Puyallup Vice President for Learning and Student Success Fort Steilacoom order to ensure evaluation prior to May 31 Memorial Day** Arts and Humanities Dean of Student Success spring quarter registration June 15 Instruction ends CORE VALUES Holly Smith, Ph.D. Tami Jacobs • Learning Michael Stocke Nov. 16 Open student registration begins June 16-18 Final exams District Chief Nov. 25 RPD Day* • Integrity Information Officer Business and Social Science Puyallup June 18 Graduation Allison Sieving, Ph. D Dean of Student Success Nov. 26-27 Native American Heritage Day and • Respect Agnes Steward Thanksgiving** • Accountability Dec. 4 Instruction ends • Sustainability Dec. 7-9 Final exams Pierce College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal *No classes, college open **College closed ^Date varies if class does not follow the regular college calendar in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding compliance contact the Pierce College District Title IX Calendars subject to change. Please verify dates with the colleges. Emergency closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies will be Coordinator, 253-964-6519 | 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood WA 98498. This publication is available in relayed to major local radio and TV stations. Information will also be posted to the Pierce College website at www.pierce.ctc.edu.Visit www.pierce. alternate formats on request. Please contact Access & Disability Services, 253-964-6468 or [email protected]. ctc.edu/safety-notification to sign up for emergency notifications text alerts. Cover Artist Jesse Schwan is an art major at Pierce College Fort For updated information on events and activities, go to Steilacoom. She is working toward her Associate of Arts degree /PierceCollegeDistrict @piercecollege / PierceCollegeDist11 www.pierce.ctc.edu/calendar and plans to transfer to Pacific Lutheran University in the fall. 4 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-21 RESOURCE GUIDE 5 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL DEGREES Programs Pierce College’s professional/technical degrees and certificates are designed to provide students with the technical and related skills UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES needed for successful employment. If your goal is a bachelor’s degree or beyond, it makes sense to attend Pierce College for your first two years. You’ll pay a fraction ASSOCIATE DEGREES of the cost for the same education and enjoy small class sizes and hands-on learning. Administrative Assistant Medical Office Homeland Security Emergency Management Applied Accounting CAREER PATHWAYS Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) Kinesiology* Business Medical Billing and Coding Associate of Science (AS-T) Computer Network Engineering Nursing (ADN)** n AS-T Track 1 for science pre-majors in biological sciences, Construction Management Occupational Safety and Health chemistry, environmental/resource sciences, geology and Criminal Justice earth science Technician^* Database Management & Design Office Management n AS-T Track 2 for science pre-majors in engineering, Digital Design computer science, physics and atmospheric sciences Paraeducation Early Childhood Education* Physical Therapist Assistant^^++ Associate in Biology (DTA/MRP) Fire Command and Administration+ Social Service/Mental Health Associate in Business (DTA/MRP) General Office Veterinary Technology** Health Informatics and Integrated Associate in Construction Management (DTA/MRP) Technology Associate in Math Education (DTA/MRP) CERTIFICATES Associate in Music (DTA/MRP) Accounting Office Assistant Project Management Associate in Pre-Nursing (DTA/MRP) Accounting Technology Retail Management Application Development Sales BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES Athletic Coaching Short Project Management Pierce College now offers the following five Bachelor of Applied Science Bookkeeping Office Assistant Social Media Marketing degrees: Business Social Service/Mental Health BAS in Applied Business Management** – This online and hybrid Business Analysis State Early Childhood Education program prepares graduates with the 21st century transferrable, Certificate Computer Systems Administration technical, and management skills that are in high-demand with State Initial Early Childhood industry sectors. Construction Management Education BAS in Dental Hygiene** – This program enjoys national acclaim Construction