~"'1\~~~~Y/Ji~'l/J,~~,~' COLLEGE OF THE DESERT 1995 -1996 CATALOG ~~f.~'f.(~~~~~~'(~f DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1995 - 1996 CATALOG RT A California Public Community College College of the Desert Copper Mountain Campus 43-500 Monterey Avenue 6162 Rotary Way/POB 1398 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Joshua Tree, CA 92252 (619) 346-8041 (619) 365-0614 (619) 773-2516 (619) 366-3791 (619) 773-2520 (619) 367-3591 2 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations on deciding to attend the College of the Desert. You will be receiving one ofthe best higher education experiences in the State ofCalifornia. Think of this as a personal partnership between you and the College of the Desert. Your success will depend not only on what the College can provide in terms of resources and commitment to you, but also on what you bring to the College in terms ofpersonal abilities and commitment. Whatever site that you are attending -- the Palm Desert Campus, Copper Mountain Campus, Twentynine Palms Marine Base Center or the Eastern Valley Center -- this catalogue is intended to help you make the most of your educational experience by making you more knowledgeable of Dr. David A. George the resources and opportunities that are available within the Desert Community College District. On behalf of the District's Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff, I would like to welcome you and to express to you my sincere hope that you are able to fully achieve your educational goals at College of the Desert. We are committed to supporting you in any way that we can, so please do not hesitate to call on any of us if you think that we can be of assistance! Dr. David A. George James Pulliam President and District Superintendent Provost, Copper Mountain Campus ·······9?ll~geqf th~[)esertt~•accr¢diteqbv.thef\cc.redi~rig.Co11l!Uissiort.fo[C:Otntn~lli~····· ······,lld •• Jµnior.CoUeg~s. <>f.the.Westert1.Associa~Qn·.gf.Sch6ols •.. ~.nd Coll~gesratl ·... institutionataccreditinghbdy recogni~d bvth~ C:OrninissioPon B,ecogrlitibn oC ·····Pos.tsecondary •.• Ac.~.redit~.tioh····apd····Jhe.• .• ·u,s ..•..• Departllletlt .... of····Educ#~i.on.'.···· ·.•... Ai;credita.tion.was.reaffirmefi.dutjn~ ... the·••l992-l993••acaciet#ic••Year•G611e~.eof••• .•• th~ Desert's nexr:coqiprehe~sive re\iiew willpe i;9nciµi:tedJt1.1228 ~t?99i ··. ··· · . 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Charles Hayden, Jr. MEMBER, AREA 2 Elected 1983 Term Expires, 1995 Mr. Ray House CHAIRMAN, AREA 5 Elected 1985 Term Expires 1995 Ms. Virnita McDonald VICE CHAIRMAN, AREA I Elected 1977 Term Expires 1997 Dr. Barney Sandler MEMBER, AREA 4 Elected 1993 Term Expires 1997 Mrs. Jackie Suitt CLERK, AREA 3 Elected 1979 Term Expires 1995 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT .................................................. 2 COLLEGE ACCREDITATION ......................................................... 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................... 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................ 8 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 10 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................ 10 GOALS ........................................................................................... 10 Academic Transfer Programs .................................................... 10 Occupational and Vocational Education .................................... 10 Basic Skills .. .. .. .. 1O Community Services ................................................................. 10 Marketing ................................................................................. 10 Organization ............................................................................. 10 Planning ................................................................................... 11 Resources .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 HISTORY ........................................................................................ 11 CSU San Bernardino Coachella Valley Center .......................... 12 COLLEGE CURRICULUM ............................................................ 12 Preparation for Transfer ............................................................ 12 Occupational Education . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14 Tech Prep ................................................................................. 14 Developmental Education ......................................................... 15 Community Services ................................................................. 15 Economic Development ............................................................ 16 LEARNING RESOURCES .............................................................. 17 Academic Skills Center .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17 Foreign Language Center ......................................................... 17 Library ..................................................................................... 17 Media Center ............................................................................ 17 AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS .................................................... 18 Alumni Association .................................................................. 18 College of the Desert Foundation .............................................. 18 President's Circle ...................................................................... 18 College of the Desert Foundation Auxiliary .............................. 18 Friends of Copper Mountain Campus ....................................... 18 Friends of the Library ............................................................... 18 Support Groups ........................................................................ 18 COLLEGE POLICIES ..................................................................... 19 Affirmative Action/Staff Diversity/Equal Opportunityffitle IX .......................................................... 19 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy ................................................ 19 Campus Sexual Assault ............................................................ 20 Persons with Disabilities ........................................................... 21 Sexual Harassment ................................................................... 21 Table ofContents 5 ADMISSION-REGISTRATION-FEES ............................................. 22 ADMISSION ................................................................................... 22 Graduates of Accredited High Schools ...................................... 22 Non-Graduates of High School ................................................. 22 Disqualified Transfer Students .................................................. 22 Probationary Transfer Students ................................................. 22 Special Part-Time Students ....................................................... 22 Special Students to Summer Sessions ....................................... 22 Special Full-Time Students ....................................................... 23 International Students with F-1 or M-1 Status .......................... 23 First-Time Enrollment .............................................................. 23 REGISTRATION ............................................................................ 24 Schedule of Classes .................................................................. 24 Change of Program and Withdrawals ........................................ 24 FEES - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................ 25 Fees .......................................................................................... 25 Accident Insurance ................................................................... 26 Accident and Sickness Plan ...................................................... 26 Refund Policy ........................................................................... 26 Returned Checks ....................................................................... 27 Residency Requirements ........................................................... 27 Differential Fee Exemptions ..................................................... 28 STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................... 29 ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS ..................................................... 29 COUNSELING CENTER ................................................................ 29 Matriculation Program ............................................................. 29 New Student Orientation .......................................................... 30 Transfer Center ......................................................................... 30 Advising Program .................................................................... 30 Career Center ........................................................................... 30 DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAMS & SERVICES (DSPS) ........ 31 EXTENDED OPPORTIJNITY PROGRAM & SERVICES (EOPS) . 31 FINANCIAL AID ........................................................................... 32 How to Apply ........................................................................... 32 Financial Aid Programs ............................................................ 32 Scholarships ............................................................................. 33 Auxiliary Funds ........................................................................ 34 HEALTH