Chabot College 2012-2014 Catalog Thanks to David Steffes for many of the photos used on the cover. Academic Freedom Academic freedom exists and is nurtured in our community for the com mon good of all citizens. Students, faculty, administrators and society itself derive benefits from the practice of academic freedom with its open search for truth and its free exposition. Academic freedom is fundamental for the protection of the instructor’s right in teaching and the student’s right in learning in the classroom and on the campus. Academic freedom carries with it responsibilities correlative with rights, such responsibilities being implicit in all freedoms and assured by all members of the college to insure the rights of others. Any issue involving the alleged violation of academic freedom on campus shall follow the procedures of academic due process as provided for the students, faculty, and the college, whichever be appropriate. (Board Manual, Policy 4320, adopted March 19, 1996) Student Non-Discrimination Policy In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (45 CFR 86). Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974 and its own statements of philosophy and objectives. Chabot College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or handicap. Inquiries regarding the College’s equal opportunity policies and procedures may be directed to the Vice-President of Student Services, Room 708, Building 700, telephone (510) 723-6744 (student matters); Human Resources Director and District Affirmative Action Officer, telephone (925) 485-5235 (employment matters); or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 230 “C” Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, California 94545 Telephone: (510) 723-6600 http://www.chabotcollege.edu fax: (510) 782-9315 District Office 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, California 94588 Telephone: (925) 485-5208 this catalog is available in alternate format. contact the disabled student resource center, building 2400 or call 510-723-6725. Chabot College 2012–2014 Chabot College Serving The. Castro Valley Unified School District Dublin Unified School District Hayward Unified School District Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District New Haven Unified School District Pleasanton Unified School District San Leandro Unified School District San Lorenzo Unified School District Sunol Glen Elementary School District Susan Sperling President Chabot College 2 Chabot College 2012–2014 P RESIDENT’S MESSAGE Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar… ~Antonio Machado Dear Student, As President of Chabot College, I extend my warm welcome. You are joining a community of learners that is one of the most diverse and inspiring in the Bay Area. Chabot’s academic, vocational, and technical programs are justifiably celebrated, and have set the bench mark for excellence in a number of areas. Our commitment to the education of the “whole person” is exemplified in our outstanding arts and athletics programs, our student government, and the excellence of our support programs, which help guide you through your college experience. We are proud to be an Hispanic Serving Institution, as well as serving a richly diverse community of students from many other backgrounds. As faculty, students, and staff we are committed to, and nurture, the importance of civic engagement with the social, political, economic, and cultural institutions of the communities we serve. I hope that you will sample many of our offerings, develop your direction, hone your critical thinking abilities, learn new skills, and participate fully in the life of our college. In the words of the Spanish poet Antonio Machado, whom I have quoted above, “Traveler, there is no road, you make your path as you walk.” At Chabot College, we will offer you many pathways but it is your individual journey. Make it a great one! Sincerely, Susan Sperling, Ph.D. President Chabot College 2012–2014 3 Chabot-Las Positas Board of Trustees The Chabot-Las Positas Board of Trustees governs the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and is responsible for all policy decisions. The Board meets twice a month. NAME/POSITION AREA REPRESENTED YEAR FIRST ELECTED Isobel F. Dvorsky, President Area 2 – San Leandro 1985 Arnulfo Cedillo, Ed.D., Secretary Area 3 – Union City 1985 Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles Area 4 – Castro Valley 1998 Hal G. Gin, Ed.D. Area 6 – San Lorenzo 2005 Barbara F. Mertes, Ph.D. Area 7 – Livermore 2000 Marshall Mitzman, Ph.D. Area 1 – Hayward 2008 Carlo Vecchiarelli Area 5 – Pleasanton 2004 Trustees Emeriti E.J. “Jay” Chinn 1961–1985 Elva M. Cooper 1987–1996 Gary R. Craig 1985–2005 Fred M. Duman 1967–1991 Ann H. Duncan 1971–1984 Dorothy S. Hudgins 1967–1987 Lawrence R. Jarvis 1975–1987 Alison S. Lewis 1991–2008 James S. Martin 1969–1975 Edward E. Martins 1961–1967 Barry Schrader 1988–2000 Fredrick T. Sullivan 1961–1971 William A. Tenney 1961–1967 L. Arthur Van Etten 1961–1985 Margaret R. Wiedman 1977–1989 4 Chabot College 2012–2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR 2012–2013 . 7 COLLEGE INFORMATION DIRECTORY . 9 GENERAL INFORMATION . 11 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES . 15 DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS . 16 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 19 TRANSFERRING TO A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTION . 22 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM . 31 STUDENT SERVICES . 37 Admissions . 37 Bookstore . 38 Counseling . 39 Financial Aid . 41 Matriculation . 41 Registration . 42 Registration Policies . 45 Safety and Security . 47 SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . 51 Aspire Program (TRIO Student Support Services) . 51 Associated Students (ASCC) . 51 CalWORKs . 51 CDC–WORKS! . 52 Children’s Center . 52 Disabled Student Program and Services . 52 Educational Talent Search . 53 EOPS & CARE) . 53 Health Services . 53 International Students Program. 54 Intercollegiate Athletics . 54 Learning Connection . 54 Chabot College 2012–2014 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Offi ce of Student Life . 54 Online Services/Welcome Center . 55 Veterans Educational Assistance . 55 Women’s Studies . 56 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES . 57 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS . 57 Scholastic Standards . 57 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 62 Americans with Disabilities Act . 62 Campus Posting . 62 Non-Discrimination Policy . 63 Student Conduct and Due Process Policy . 64 Student Conduct and Due Process Procedures . 66 Student Grievance Policy . 68 Student Rights and Privacy . 71 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Learning Communities . 71 Courses and Programs . 72 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF District . 209 Faculty . 209 Faculty Emeriti . 213 Classifi ed Staff . 215 Classifi ed Staff Emeriti . 217 INDEX . 221 Location Map: Chabot College . inside back cover 6 Chabot College 2012–2014 Calendar 2012–2013 JULY Fall Semester 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 August 20 . .Regular Full-Term Classes Start 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 August 25 . Saturday Classes Start 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 31 . Last Day to ADD or DROP AUGUST with NGR (No-Grade-of-Record) in-person S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 September 1–3 . .Labor Day Weekend—No Saturday Classes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 September 3 . Last Day to ADD or DROP 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 with NGR (No-Grade-of-Record) online 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER September 3* . Holiday—Labor Day (No Instruction) S M T W T F S September 4 . CENSUS DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 September 14 . Last Day to Apply for Pass/No Pass 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 October 31 . Last Day to Apply for Graduation 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 9 . Last Day to WITHDRAW with a “W” OCTOBER in-person and online S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 November 10 . Saturday Classes meet 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 November 12* . Veterans Day-Holiday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (No Instruction) 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER November 21–23* . Thanksgiving Recess S M T W T F S (No Instruction) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 November 24 . .No Saturday Classes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 December 14 . Last Day of Instruction 25 26 27 28 29 30 December 15 . .Saturday Finals DECEMBER S M T W T F S December 15–21 . Final Examination Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 January 7 . Fall Grades Due by 12:00 noon 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 December 22–January 21 . Semester Recess 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (No Instruction) 30 31 *Holiday—All Employees NOTE: For deadline dates for short term and late start classes, consult instructor, Admissions and Records, or go to website www.chabotcollege.edu. Chabot College 2012–2014 7 C ALENDAR 2012–2013 Spring Semester 2013 JANUARY S M T W T F S January 21* . Holiday—Martin Luther King, Jr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 January 22 . Classes Start 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 January 26 . Saturday Classes Start 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY February 4 . Last Day to ADD or DROP S M T W T F S with NGR (No-Grade-of-Record) in-person 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 February 6 .