catalog - Prairie State College

2006-2008 CATALOGOUR MISSIONPrairie State College is a richly diverse community collegededicated to student-centered instruction that fosters successin adult, transfer and workforce education.NOTICESThis catalog describes programs, classes and regulations in effectas of June 1, 2006. All are subject to change, and the Collegereserves the right to modify program offerings and rules withoutprior notification. Interested individuals are advised toexamine carefully all program and class listings in order toremain current with Prairie State College’s most recent additions.Thiscatalog is also available via our Web site and on CD,where course and program updates can be found. Substantivechanges and the respective semester’s offerings are announcedin the Fall, Spring and Summer Credit Course Schedules, availablein printed form (on campus, at public libraries, mailed todistrict residents) or online. All tuition and fees are subject tochange by Board of Trustees’ actions.OUR CORE VALUES• Teaching and Learning are the core of our purposeand meaning.• Community will be respected and served to ensure theeducational needs of our citizens are fully met.• Accessibility to our programs and services is guaranteed,providing a full range of educational opportunities to thoseable to benefit.• Excellence in our learning environment will be fostered bymaintaining measurable standards of achievement for thosewho teach and learn.• Caring Concern for all students, faculty and staffwill be maintained.Prairie State College recognizes the diversity of students, faculty,staff and community as an integral part of lifelong learning.Weare committed to building and maintaining an inclusive, accessibleand supportive environment on campus. Prairie State Collegeembraces the diversity of individual beliefs and opinions, and supportsdiversity in religion, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation,physical and mental ability, age and socioeconomic status.The College will adhere to policies and procedures which discourageharassment and other behaviors that infringe upon thefreedom and respect every individual deserves.Prairie State College does not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, color, age, gender, disability, ancestry, marital status, militarydischarge status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientationor other non-merit factors in educational programs,activities or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed tothe Affirmative Action Officer, Prairie State College.The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of conservingnatural resources and properly disposing of waste.Therefore,and in compliance with Illinois Public Act 86-1363, it supportsPSC’s Waste Reduction Program of source reduction, recyclingand the purchasing of products with a recycled content.The College’s financial statements are available for public viewingupon request through the Freedom of Information Act.2