Academic Calendar 2019/2020 2019-2020 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2019 TBD Web site information available (www.santarosa.edu)* August 15, 2019 District-designated activities August 16, 2019 Mandatory Professional Development Activity Institutional Day (No classes) August 19, 2019 CLASSES BEGIN August 25, 2019 Last day to register/add without instructor’s signature or add code September 1, 2019 Last day to drop semester length class and be eligible for a refund September 2, 2019 Labor Day Holiday (No classes) September 8, 2019 Last day to register/add with the instructor’s signature or add code September 8, 2019 Last day to drop a class without “W” symbol September 9, 2019 First Census Day September 17, 2019 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Classes will meet) September 29, 2019 Last day to opt for P/NP October 21- November 17, 2019 Midterm progress indicators posted in student portal November 11, 2019 Veterans Day Holiday (No classes) November 12, 2019 Professional Development Flex Day (No classes or activities) November 17, 2019 Last day to drop a class with “W” symbol November 28 - December 1, 2019 Thanksgiving Day Holidays (No classes) November 29, 2019 Professional Development 1/2 Flex Day (No classes or activities) December 14-20, 2019 Final Examinations Dec 21, 2019 - Jan 12, 2020 Semester Break (No classes) January 3, 2020 Final grade rosters due January 4, 2020 Fall semester processing finalized SPRING SEMESTER 2020 TBD Web site information available (www.santarosa.edu) * January 13, 2020 CLASSES BEGIN January 19, 2020 Last day to register/add without instructor’s signature or add code January 20, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No classes) January 21, 2020 Departmentally Determined Professional Development Activities Day (No classes) January 26, 2020 Last day to drop semester length class and be eligible for a refund February 2, 2020 Last day to register/add with the instructor’s signature or add code February 2, 2020 Last day to drop a class without “W” symbol February 3, 2020 First Census Day February 13, 2020 Mandatory Professional Development Activity Institutional Day (No classes) February 14, 2020 Lincoln’s Day Holiday (No classes) February 15-16, 2020 Saturday and Sunday (Classes will meet) February 17, 2020 Washington’s Day Holiday (No classes) February 23, 2020 Last day to opt for P/NP March 23 - April 19, 2020 Midterm progress indicators posted in student portal March 16-22, 2020 Spring Break (No classes) March 20, 2020 Professional Development 1/2 Flex Day (No classes or activities) April 19, 2020 Last day to drop a class with “W” symbol May 16-22, 2020 Final Examinations May 23, 2020 Commencement Exercises May 25, 2020 Memorial Day Holiday (No classes) May 29, 2020 Final grade rosters due May 30, 2020 Spring semester processing finalized SUMMER TERM 2020 TBD Web site information available (www.santarosa.edu) * June 15, 2020 CLASSES BEGIN July 2, 2020 District Provided Holiday (No Classes) July 3, 2020 Independence Day Holiday Observance (No Classes) FINAL EXAM GIVEN AT LAST CLASS MEETING FOR ALL SUMMER CLASSES August 12, 2020 Last day of summer term August 14, 2020 Final grade rosters due August 15, 2020 Summer term processing finalized FALL SEMESTER 2020 August 17, 2020 First Day of Instruction December 11, 2020 Last Day of Instruction December 18, 2020 Last Day of Finals Board approved: 4-10-18 *For registration priority dates, please refer to the Priority Registation Schedule. 1 Spring 2019 Schedule of Classes Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Calendar .............................................1 Admissions & Records Information . .5-13 Table of Contents .....................................2 Class Locations. .16-17 Mission and Academic Integrity Statements ............... 3-4 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes. 4 Degree and Transfer Information ..................149-154 Terms and Definitions . 5-8 District Policies. .146-148 Orientation Information ................................9 Fees & Refund Information ..........................13 Admissions & Registration .......................... 10-13 Final Exam Schedule ...............................143 Information in Spanish .......................... 11, 14-15 Class Locations, Off-Campus ...........................16 Guide to Classes. 156 Class Locations, Older Adults Program ...................16 Información en español en las páginas .............11, 14-15 Class Locations, On-Campus ...........................17 Information in Spanish .........................11, 14-15 How to Read the Schedule. 17 Registration Information . .10-12 Spring Course Listings . 18-142 Final Exam Schedule .................................143 Student Services . .144-145 Student Services Information ...................... 144-145 District Policies. 146-148 AA/AS Degree Requirements. 149-150 CSU Transfer Requirements ....................... 151-152 UC Transfer Requirements ........................ 153-154 Disclosures and Other Information .....................155 Spring Guide to Classes ...............................156 Persons with disabilities may call707-521- 7903 to request this information in an alternate format. Schedule Of Classes - Accuracy Statement This schedule is published for informational purposes. Every effort is made to insure its accuracy. However, the provisions of this schedule are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any class, fee, provision or requirement at any time, taking precautions that such changes do not work hardship on students enrolled. Fees are subject to change by the California legislature and/or the SRJC Board of Trustees. 2 Vision SRJC aspires to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Mission Statement SRJC passionately cultivates learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. • We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students’ foundational skills. • We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives. • We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region. • We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning. • We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities. • We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve. Values We balance and integrate the following core values in assuring the success of our diverse learning communities. 1. We value Learning that includes • Excellent and innovative instruction and support services; • A learning- and learner-centered environment; • A welcoming physical environment; • A caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff; • Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment. 2. We value Academic Excellence that includes • Academic freedom balanced with academic responsibility, integrity and ethical behavior; • Effective and transparent communication with information being shared in a timely fashion; • Collaboration in continuous quality improvement of SRJC’s programs and services. 3. We value Sustainability that includes • The teaching of sustainability principles and concepts; • Research on sustainable development projects/ issues; • Incorporating ecological values and practices in the District’s operations; • Support and promotion of sustainability efforts in our community; • Fiscal solvency and stability. 4. We value Diversity that supports • Equal access for all students; • Multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies; • Employees who reflect the communities we serve; • Honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect. 5. We value Community that includes • Community partnerships and advocacy for workforce and economic development; • Cultural enrichment opportunities; • Lifelong learning. 6. We value Beauty that includes • Well maintained and aesthetically pleasing facilities and grounds; • Holistic wellness; • Joy in learning and work. 7. We value Compassion that includes • Helping students develop a vision for their lives; 3 • Civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving; • Empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others; • Collaborative leadership. 8. We value Innovation that includes • Creativity, openness and risk taking; • Multiple perspectives; • Response to demographic, global, and technological changes. Institutional Learning Outcomes at SRJC The Institutional Learning Outcomes listed below represent the educational values of Santa Rosa Junior College, and allow all students (regardless of their course of study), faculty and staff at the College the opportunity to share in a collective academic culture. These outcomes arise from the most general and universal educational goals of the institution; therefore, they are neither program nor course specific. Students as a whole will develop proficiency in the seven areas identified below as part of a dynamic educational environment. The breadth and depth of experience and proficiency that any individual student may reach in each of these outcomes is, of course, dependent upon the student, his or her program or course of study,