2004-2006 CATALOG Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools www.ncacihe.org (312) 263-0456 E4946 Jackson Road Ironwood, MI 49938 - Telephone 906/932-4231 800/682-5910 Toll Free www.gogebic.edu This catalog is published for informational purposes; however, the information is not to be considered as an irrevocable contract between the student and the college. While this catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information including statements of tuition and fees, curriculum and course offerings, admissions, graduation requirements, and other matters within its control is subject to change without notice or obligation. It is the policy of the college that no persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or disability, political affiliation or belief shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the college is responsible or for which it receives federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. 1 Dear Prospective Student: Welcome to Gogebic Community College! While GCC dates back to 1932, it continues to meet the postsecondary education needs of area residents by providing a contemporary learning environment featuring state-of-the-art technology. You will find that our faculty and staff are well trained in utilizing advanced technology, providing instruction to meet the learning needs of today’s students preparing them for today’s workplace and the world of tomorrow. We are able to do this with a human touch, since our classes are small, allowing for lots of direct student-instructor interaction. The staff at GCC is friendly and supportive. “Students come first at GCC” is a belief that is shared by faculty and staff throughout the college. Students and student learning receive top priority in all that we do at GCC. We take pride in providing an excellent college education at an affordable price. Not only is our tuition reasonably priced, but we also have an excellent student financial aid program to assist students in receiving all of the state and federal funding and private scholarship help for which they may qualify. This catalog describes a broad range of educational opportunities offered by GCC. As a comprehensive community college, GCC is committed to providing the best and most affordable educational experience for our students in a wide variety of fields. By so doing, we have helped generations of students expand their horizons and realize their dreams. You are invited to enroll at Gogebic Community College - let us become an important part of your future as well! Dr. Donald J. Foster President QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY Gogebic Community College is committed to providing an environment in which its students can be confident of receiving the highest quality instructional programs. Recognizing its responsibilities, Gogebic Community College offers assurance to its students, prospective employers, and transfer institutions that graduates shall have the basis for competent performance in their degree or certificate area. The college has articulation agreements with a number of Michigan institutions. These agreements guarantee the transfer- ability of the associate degree and of specific courses within the curriculum. Students following the direction of college advisors are assured of maximal transferability of earned credits. Gogebic Community College will refund the tuition of any GCC graduate for any transfer course passed at GCC with a “C” grade* if that earned course credit does not transfer to an accredited college or university in which the student enrolls within two years of graduation from GCC. Such classes must be listed as transferable on GCC’s listing of transfer courses in the Dean of Students’ Office. Non-transferring students who earn a degree or certificate with a “C” average or better can be expected to perform competently in the area in which they were instructed. Any employer who views a Gogebic Community College graduate as not possessing appropriate entry-level skills and can specify such deficiencies may request remediation. The student will be permitted to retake a specified course or courses without an additional tuition charge. The college recognizes that unused skills decay rapidly. The assurances offered herein are made for individuals who gain employment within a year of receiving a degree or certificate. * A grade of “C” minus may not qualify. 2 Members of Gogebic Community College’s Board of Trustees are, seated from left, Susan Beals, Dr. Donald Foster, Kim Kurta. Standing from left, Robert Jacquart, John Lupino, Thomas Brown, Joseph Ruppe, and William Malloy B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S Board Member Term Expires ROBERT JACQUART, Chairperson ......................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2009 WILLIAM MALLOY, Vice-Chairperson .................................................................................................................................. June 30, 2006 SUSAN BEALS, Secretary ....................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2004 KIM KURTA, Treasurer ........................................................................................................................................................... .June 30, 2006 THOMAS BROWN, Trustee ..................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2008 JOHN LUPINO, Trustee ............................................................................................................................................................ June 30, 2008 JOSEPH RUPPE, Trustee .......................................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2004 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N DR. DONALD FOSTER .................................................................................................................................................................. President THOMAS CVENGROS ........................................................................................................................................ Dean of Business Services JAMES LORENSON ....................................................................................................................................................... Dean of Instruction STEVEN WESSELHOFT ....................................................................................................................................... Dean of Student Services A C C R E D I T A T I O N Gogebic Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncacihe.org) or phone number (312) 263-0456. Accreditation can be reviewed upon request in the Office of the President. 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S GENERAL INFORMATION Instructional Programs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Information/Correspondence Directory ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 History, Mission, and Philosophy .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 CAMPUS FACILITIES Classrooms, Laboratories, Offices ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Erickson Academic Building ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Library (The Alex D. Chisholm Learning Resources Center) ....................................................................................................................... 9 Kleimola Technical Center ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Academic Choices, Enrichment, and Success Center (ACES) ..................................................................................................................... 9 Bookstore ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Solin Center for Business Education ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 Lindquist Student Center ............................................................................................................................................................................