Welcome to Grays Harbor College and the 2012-2013 Academic Year! For 83 years now, there has been a long-standing tradition at Grays Harbor College of encouraging the success of our students, be they working towards an associate degree with plans to transfer on to a four-year college or university, learning new job skills or striving to improve themselves by earning a GED, mastering English as a new language, or enrolling in any one of our community special interest courses. Grays Harbor College proudly serves the residents of both Grays Harbor and Pacific counties in a variety of ways. Each year, all of us associated with the College pledge to serve our students and the communities where they live to the best of our abilities. The success of our students is our first and foremost goal. Our purpose is to share the options that are available to help students achieve their own goals while enrolled at GHC. Remember, everyone here is eager to lend a helping hand to boost students past any type of hurdle blocking their path leading towards their educational goals. Please do not hesitate to ask any of us for help. This legacy of serving and nurturing success, initiated more than eight decades ago in an old wooden schoolhouse, continues today with our excellent faculty and dedicated staff. We all confirm our commitment to provide you with top-quality learning opportunities. Use this complete catalog to explore the options we offer in planning your courses and your future. We will be with you all along the way because your success is important to all of us here at Grays Harbor College. Best wishes for a rewarding year at GHC! Dr. Edward J. Brewster President 2012-2013 CATALOG Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence in Education Since 1930 Published Spring 2012 Grays Harbor College 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive Aberdeen, WA 98520 Telephone: (360) 532-9020 In State Toll Free: 1-800-562-4830 Fax: (360) 538-4299 See the official 2012-2013 Grays Harbor College Catalog at www.ghc.edu/catalog/ for links to more detailed information including course, program, and degree outcomes. Table of Contents Academic Standards ........................................................18 Additional Learning Opportunities .................................27 Grays Harbor College Admissions/Registration ...................................................7 Board of Trustees Members Adult Basic Education ....................................................27 Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement .................35 Mr. Art Blauvelt Associate in Business Direct Transfer Agreement ..........40 Ms. Rebecca Chaffee Ms. Denise Portmann Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement ....38 Mr. Randy Rust Associate in Science Track 1 and 2 .................................42 Ms. Fawn Sharp Associate in Science .......................................................44 Athletics ..........................................................................26 Calendar ............................................................................2 Class Infomation ...............................................................3 Important Phone Numbers Continuing Education .....................................................27 College General ...........................1-800-562-4830, 360-532-9020 Course Descriptions ........................................................62 Fax: 360-538-4299 Courses Meeting Distribution Requirements ..................35 Admissions and Records ..........................................360-538-4026 Degrees ...........................................................................29 Bookstore ....................................................................360-538-4106 Financial Aid ...................................................................13 Childcare Center .......................................................360-538-4190 GED Testing ....................................................................27 Student Support Center ............................................360-538-4099 General Information ..........................................................3 Financial Aid Office ..................................................360-538-4081 GHC Foundation ...............................................................4 Instruction Office ......................................................360-538-4009 Harassment Policy ............................................................5 Library.........................................................................360-538-4050 Learning Center ..............................................................22 Safety & Security .......................................................360-538-4154 Library/Media Center ......................................................26 Student Government .................................................360-538-4087 Nursing Program Requirements ..................................9, 57 Student Services Office .............................................360-538-4066 Professional Technical Programs/Degrees ......................48 Student Success Office ..............................................360-538-4181 Scholarships ....................................................................15 Services to Students ........................................................22 Off-Campus Locations Student Life and Activities ..............................................25 Riverview Education Center, Raymond .................360-875-9466 Student Records ..............................................................16 Fax: 360-875-9467 Student Support Center ...................................................22 TRiO ...............................................................................22 Catalog Photographs Tuition, Fees, and Refunds .............................................12 Photographs in this catalog were taken by: WorkFirst ........................................................................23 Portrait Expressions GHC Catalog 2012-2013 This catalog is published for informational purposes only. Every possible effort has been made to insure accuracy at the time of printing. However, Grays Harbor College reserves the right to change regulations regarding admission, instruction, graduation, and any other matters affecting the student. It also reserves the right to withdraw courses and to change fees. Students must take the responsibility for being aware of any changes in provisions and requirements that could affect them. Grays Harbor College is committed to ensuring freedom from discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabled and veteran status, genetics, or the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, in accordance with current state and federal laws.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Student Services and/ or Office of Human Resources, Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen WA 98520, (360) 532-9020. ii GHC Mission Statement and Goals OUR VISION Grays Harbor College is a catalyst for positive change. OUR MISSION Grays Harbor College provides meaningful education and cultural enrichment through academic transfer, workforce preparation, basic skills, and service to community. OUR CORE THEMES • Academic Transfer • Workforce Preparation • Basic Skills • Service to the Community OUR VALUES • Access to educational opportunities • Success for students, faculty and staff • Excellence in programs, practices and principles • Respect for diversity of people, ideas, culture and the environment • Effective and efficient use of resources www.ghc.edu | Your Community - Your College - Your Future 1 Calendar GHC Winter Quarter 2013 First Day of Classes ......................................January 2 Martin Luther King Holiday ......................January 21 All College Day (No Classes) ...................February 15 “W” Day ....................................................February 14 (Thursday, 7th week) Presidents’ Day Holiday............................February 18 Registration for 24+ credits begins .................March 4 Registration for ≤ 23 credits begins ................March 7 Last Day of Classes .......................................March 18 Testing ..................................................... March 19-21 Faculty Preparation Day ...............................March 22 Spring Quarter 2013 Final Registration Day ..................................... April 5 First Day of Classes ......................................... April 8 Memorial Day Holiday ....................................May 27 Summer Quarter 2012 “W” Day ...........................................................May 23 (Thursday, 7th week) First day of classes ............................................ July 2 Registration for 24+ credits begins ....................June 3 “W” Day ........................................................... July 26 (Thursday, 4th week) Registration for ≤ 23 credits begins ...................June 6 Last day of classes (6 weeks) ..................... August 10 Last Day of Classes ..........................................June 17 Testing ........................................................ June 18-20 Fall Quarter 2012 Faculty Preparation Day/Graduation ...............June 21 Fall Kick-Off Days...........................September 10, 12 New Student Day ...................................September 11 Summer Quarter 2013 Advising