Copper Mountain College 2019-20 Catalog Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Dec. 03, 2019 All Reading (RDG) courses and ENG-050 courses have COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE been removed A California Public Community College as a prerequisite or advisory for all 2019-2020 CATALOG courses. COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE 6162 Rotary Way, P.O. Box 1398 Joshua Tree, CA 92252 (760) 366-3791 (866) 366-3791 (760) 366-5201 (direct to automated system) TTY (760) 366-5262 Fax (760) 366-5255 Internet: www.cmccd.edu MILITARY BASE OFFICE Building 1530 6th Street, Room 209 Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 (760) 830-6133 (760) 366-3791 ext. 4368 Fax (760) 830-4157 Internet: www.cmccd.edu This catalog is valid July 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Accreditation Copper Mountain College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org. 1 Copper Mountain College Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu 2019-20 Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .....................................................................2 Admission, Registration & Fees A Word from Our President .................................................3 Admission .................................................................................14 Mission & Vision Statement .................................................4 Student Orientation ..............................................................15 Code of Ethics ............................................................................4 Registration..............................................................................15 Board of Trustees ......................................................................4 Fees: Policies & Procedures ............................................. 16 Administration ...........................................................................4 Student Services Management ..............................................................................4 Office of Student Services .................................................. 18 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes .......................5 Counseling ...............................................................................18 General Education Philosophy ............................................5 Student Equity & Achievement Program ..................... 18 Academic Calendar (2019-20) .............................................6 ACCESS ......................................................................................19 About Us - General Information CalWORKs ................................................................................20 History ..................................................................................7 EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services 20 Location..................................................................................7 Financial Aid ............................................................................20 Military Base Office ............................................................7 Transfer Center .......................................................................22 College Curriculum Veterans Services ...................................................................22 Preparation for Transfer .........................................................8 Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) ............. 23 Occupational/Vocational Education ..................................9 Student Organizations .........................................................23 Adult Education Campus Clubs .........................................................................23 High School Completion ................................................9 Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................... 24 English as a Second Language .....................................9 Campus Services and Policies ........................................... 28 General Educational Development .............................9 Academic Regulations ......................................................... 31 Refresher ...............................................................................9 Certificate, Degree, Graduation Requirements .......... 40 Community Education ............................................................9 Academic Affairs Economic Development.........................................................9 Degree and Certificate Programs .................................... 42 Learning Resources Course Descriptions ...........................................................100 Greenleaf Library ...................................................................10 Faculty Code of Ethics .......................................................146 Learning Resource Center .................................................. 10 Announcement of Faculty ................................................146 Student Success Center ...................................................... 10 Faculty Emeriti ...............................................................147 Auxiliary Organizations In Memoriam ..................................................................147 Copper Mountain College Foundation ......................... 11 Index ........................................................................................148 Alumni Association ........................................................ 11 College Policies ............................................................... 12-13 Notice of Disclaimer Every reasonable effort has been made to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate. Because this publication must be prepared well in advance of the period of time it covers, changes inevitably will occur. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the Administration of the Copper Mountain Community College District or Copper Mountain College. All changes or corrections can be found in the catalog addendum on our website at: http://www.cmccd.edu/admissions/catalog/ 2 Copper Mountain College 2019-20 Catalog Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu A word from our President Welcome to Copper Mountain College! Like many of you, I am also new to Copper Mountain College. Being new to an environment can be exciting, challenging, full of opportunity, and even a bit scary. This will be the case at every new obstacle presented to you throughout your life, no matter if you are starting at a new school, getting that first job after your degree or certificate, transferring to a university, or starting a new job as a college Superintendent/President. You are here to build a foundation that you will take with you wherever you go, and it will prepare you for the future. I am here because Copper Mountain College is a special place that is committed to each of you being successful on your individual path and providing you the best education possible. I speak for all of the faculty, staff, administrators, and our community, when I tell you how truly excited we are that you have chosen Copper Mountain College. Make the most of this time and the opportunity. Get involved. Challenge yourself. Join a club. Find an internship. Learn from failure and success. Know that learning occurs inside and outside of the classroom. This is a safe place to try, grow, learn, connect, and understand that our programs are aligned to support you in your personal development, into the workforce or transfer to a university. As with everything in life, you only get out what you put into it, but if you need something to be successful please ask. Learn to self-advocate, and remember this is your community college and know that all of us are here for you. When you are successful and have moved on from Copper Mountain College please stay connected, share your story, encourage and inspire others to pursue their own dreams, and tell them that you are proud to be a Fighting Cacti! In Service, Daren M. Otten Superintendent/President 3 Copper Mountain College Joshua Tree, CA www.cmccd.edu 2019-20 Catalog CMC Copper Mountain College MissionStatement Our mission is to provide educational Management TEAM opportunities for diverse desert communities and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and support services that demonstrate a passion for Board of Trustees the success of every individual student. Copper Greg Gilbert Mountain College offers high quality, affordable instruction enabling students to attain mastery Eva Kinsman in basic skills and career development, as well Mary Lombardo as building pathways to associate degrees, Liz Meyer certificates, university transfer, and personal enrichment. Dick Rogers CMC Administration Daren Otten, Ed.D VisionStatement Superintendent/President Copper Mountain College will be the educational and cultural center of the Morongo Basin. Through Anthony DiSalvo, MA cooperative efforts with the community and within Executive Dean of Academic Affairs, CIO the college, we will develop innovative curricula Jane Abell, MA matched to the needs of our students to prepare Executive Dean of Student Services, CSSO them to achieve