1965-1966 - Cochise College

Advisory CommitteesIn ord~r that curricula leading directly to employment at the endof two years are developed in accordance with the needs of business,industry. and the professions in the area, Cochise College has inviteda number of leaders in enterprises related to these curriculato advise the college staff on (1) nat~.:re and extent of employmentneeds, (2) course content, (31 facilities and equipment needed, and(4) evaluation of the appropriateness of the curriculum content andthe quality of the students receiving the Associate degree.To date the curriculum recommendations of several differentcitizen advisory committees have been implemented (see list under"Two-Year Career Programs")' As additional needs are identified newadvisory committees w111 be formed to assess the appropriateness, forCochise College, of programs to meet these needs.Evening College and Extension ProgramsFor those who wish to continue their education and training, butare unable to attend regular daytime classes, Cochise College offersEvening College and Extension classes each semester. Detailedannouncements concerning extension classes are made at the beginningof each semester through special publications.En:ni ng College clas!;es parallel day courses in prerequisites,course content, time devoted to preparation of assignments, and examinations.Students attend evening classes to prepare for a vocation, to gaina better education, and to satisfy lower division requirements foruniversity transfer. Professors gear their teaching methods to adultsand their problems, but the course conh-nt and requirements remainthe same for day and evening classes. Some day students take aportion of their class load in the evening.In addition to guidance through individual contacts with facultymembers during their offic,;> hours, the ('vpning program providesspt>cialized counseling and academic advisement. Information andappointments may be arranged by tp}('phone. High school and collegetranscripts and or counseling examinations are required foradmission to a number of classes.The requirl'mnts for the Associate degree are tilt' same for parttimeevening studpnts as for full-time students; naml'ly, 64 units inthe prescribed cours(>s with a grade point average of 3.000 or better.Physical ('ducation and Ps::chology 1, however, are not required.Community ServicesAs a community coll('gp, Cochis(? College wishes to pxtend its(>ducational S(lfvi('Ps to ttw needs of the entire county. Communitysc*rvic('s is that phnsp or thp educational program which provides(>ducational. cultural, and rpcreational services over and beyond formalizedclassroom instmction.5