academic catalog - Mt. Sierra College

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Academic Calendar Fall 2009 - Summer 2011
Fall Quarter 2009 Fall Quarter 2010
Fall Quarter Begins 10/5/09 Fall Quarter Begins 10/4/10
Withdrawal Deadline 11/22/09 Withdrawal Deadline 11/21/10
Thanksgiving Holiday 11/26-11/29/09 Thanksgiving Holiday 11/25 - 11/28/10
Fall Quarter Ends 12/20/09 Fall Quarter Ends 12/19/10
Winter Break 12/21/09-1/3/10 Winter Break 12/20 - 1/2/11
Winter Quarter 2010 Winter Quarter 2011
Winter Quarter Begins 1/4/10 Winter Quarter Begins 1/3/11
Martin Luther King Holiday 1/18/10 Martin Luther King Holiday 1/17/11
Withdrawal Deadline 2/21/10 Withdrawal Deadline 2/20/11
Winter Quarter Ends 3/21/10 Winter Quarter Ends 3/20/11
Spring Break 3/22-4/4/10 Spring Break 3/21 - 4/3/11
Spring Quarter 2010 Spring Quarter 2011
Spring Quarter Begins 4/5/10 Spring Quarter Begins 4/4/11
Withdrawal Deadline 5/23/10 Withdrawal Deadline 5/22/11
Memorial Day Holiday 5/31/10 Memorial Day Holiday 5/30/11
Spring Quarter Ends 6/20/10 Spring Quarter Ends 6/19/11
Summer Break 6/21-7/4/10 Summer Break 6/20 - 7/3/11
Summer Quarter 2010 Summer Quarter 2011
Summer Quarter Begins 7/5/10 Summer Quarter Begins 7/5/11 (Tuesday)
Withdrawal Deadline 8/22/10 Withdrawal Deadline 8/21/11
Labor Day Holiday 9/6/10 Labor Day Holiday 9/5/11
Summer Quarter Ends 9/19/10 Summer Quarter Ends 9/19/2011 (Monday)
Fall Break 9/20-10/3/10 Fall Break 9/20 - 10/2/11
From the President
Mt. Sierra College proudly welcomes you as you take the
first step to a life changing opportunity. By walking through
the doors of Mt. Sierra College, you have begun your
journey.
Mission
Mt. Sierra College is dedicated to providing access to higher education and a
practical, hands-on quality learning environment that is flexible and accessible to
a geographically diverse and multicultural population. The College is committed to
preparing students with the requisite knowledge and skills needed for successful
careers in today’s rapidly changing and complex global marketplace.
We here at the College strive to create an environment rich
with diversity in both population and educational offerings.
One of our goals is to provide you with an exciting and
challenging program that will help shape your future as a
graduate of Mt. Sierra College and as a professional in your
chosen field of study. We are honored to partner with you
as we navigate the challenges ahead to help ensure your
success. Our dedicated team of faculty and staff are with
you every step of the way, whether it be researching and
securing financial aid options with our Student Finance
Department or seeking out employment opportunities with
our Career Development Department.
Our Academics Department understands the needs of
today’s busy individual, and our Advisors are ready to assist
you with tailoring a schedule that best accommodates you,
including on-campus and online course offerings. Faculty
are industry professionals who understand the demands
of the 21st century global marketplace and bring their
expertise and knowledge into the classroom. You will not
only learn the fundamentals of your discipline, you will
learn how today’s technologies have enhanced this ever-
changing world and you will be challenged to think as a
problem solver and a leader.
Though our focus is your success, it is ultimately your own
desire for success that will determine the result. We are
here to inspire, encourage and challenge you, and we are
looking forward to seeing you achieve your goals. You are
the missing piece to this intricate puzzle!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Vaughn Hartunian
President, Mt Sierra College
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