hartnell college fall 2009

HARTNELL COLLEGE – Fall 2009ACCURACY STATEMENTThe Hartnell Community College District has made every reasonable effort toinsure that information in the Class Schedule is accurate. Courses and programsthat are offered, along with other matter contained herein, are subject to changewithout notice by Hartnell College administration for reasons related to studentenrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion ofthe District and the College. The District and the College further reserve the rightto add to, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, andprocedures, consistent with application laws.INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEESNormally students are required to provide their own instructional and othermaterials for a credit or non-credit course if those materials are of continuingvalue to the student outside the classroom and provided that such materials arenot solely or exclusively available from the district.In certain cases a course materials fee is charged. This fee covers materials thatare required for health and safety reasons or material provided in lieu of othergenerally available but more expensive materials which would otherwise berequired. Classes for which a materials fee is charged are specificallydesignated in the printed schedule of classes. A master list of approved coursematerials fees is maintained in the Office of Instruction.PRINTING FEESHartnell College is charging students for printing in selected areas. Please referto the procedure in each individual lab.SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available for new, continuing, and transfer students who showacademic interest, financial need, scholastic achievement, a desire to succeed,and community or campus involvement. Most scholarships are funded throughgenerous contributions to the Hartnell College Foundation by community groups,businesses, foundations, and individuals who value education and want to makea difference in the lives of our students. A single application places the student inconsideration for various scholarships. Students can pick up an application in theScholarship Office CAB 156C or visit our website athttp://www.hartnell.edu/financial_aid/scholarshipsHow to Apply for Scholarships (Deadlines to apply are during each Fall semester)--A completed Hartnell College Scholarship Application--A one-page personal statement that includes the applicant's personal andacademic goals and financial need, including any special circumstances.--A letter of recommendation from an individual who is familiar with theapplicant’s academic progress and goals, such as a teacher or counselor.--A copy of applicant’s unofficial transcripts, which may be obtained and printedthrough the PAWS account. Nursing scholarships require official transcripts andmay be requested through the Admissions and Records Office here and at thecollege or university you previously attended (if applicable).Applicants are responsible for carefully reading the scholarship material andproviding the required documentation. Scholarship deadline is clearly indicatedon the application and brochure, flyers, banners, campus bulletin boards, and theHartnell College website. No applications will be accepted after the posteddeadline.Applications will be reviewed by a committee in the spring for awards to be givenout in the fall. Scholarship checks will be mailed to recipients in the beginning ofthe semester, after verification of enrollment and eligibility criteria and receipt of athank-you letter written by the recipient to the donor of the scholarship.The Hartnell College Scholarship Office is available to assist students seekingscholarship information. The office is located in Room 156C of the CAB building or call755-6811. Our website is: http://www.hartnell.edu/financial_aid/scholarshipsOPEN ENROLLMENTIt is the policy of Hartnell Community College District that, unless health, safety,or limited facilities is a factor in the conduct of a course, every course, coursesection, or class, wherever offered and maintained by the college, shall be fullyopen to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to thecollege and who meets the required prerequisites for such course, coursesection, or class.ANIMAL CONTROL1. No personal pets or animals are allowed on the Hartnell College campus exceptfor:a. Professional service dogs for persons with a verified disability.b. Animals used in an instructional program.2. Students not observing this regulation will be in violation of theStudent Code of Conduct and may have sanctions enforced as aresult.DRESS GUIDELINESHartnell College students are expected to demonstrate maturity by exercisinggood judgment and taste in everyday attire. Students are required to be fullyattired (undergarments covered) including footgear.Instructors in charge of field trips and/or social events may enforce additionaldress regulations which they deem are required for the occasion.STUDENT GRIEVANCESThe Complete student grievance procedures can be found in the Policies &Procedures Relating to Student Rights, Responsibilities & Grievance ProceduresHandbook located in the office of the Vice President for Student Services office.(CAB-151)109PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTSStudents are advised that the College maintains a policy pursuant to Federal andState law providing access to students records only upon written request of studentsor former students. The College does maintain directory information which is definedas:1. Student participation in officially recognized activities and sports including weightand height and high school of graduation of members of athletic teams.2. Degrees, awards, and scholarships received by students, including honors andPresident’s or Dean’s List recognition.3. Names, addresses, phone and fax numbers of graduates and former students forpublication in the College alumni directory and only with their consent.This directory information can and will be made public unless individual studentsrequest in writing to the Vice President of Student Services that their name beremoved from the directory information.Unless authorized by the individual student or required by judicial order, the Collegewill not provide access to student records or acknowledge student enrollment to otherpersons, including parents. Specific written authorization by the student is needed torelease records, including the forwarding of transcripts. Specific exceptions to thisstatement on accessibility of the records are spelled out in the policy. The detailedpolicy is not reproduced here, but is available from the Vice President of StudentServices.Students (and former students) are also advised that they have a right to challenge thecontent of their records if they feel that such records contain inaccurate, misleading, orotherwise inappropriate information. Contact the Admissions and Records Office.INSTRUCTOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONWHEN CHEATING/PLAGIARISM OCCURSWhen a student is charged with plagiarism or cheating related to a class, and theinstructor has reasonable proof or documentation or the student admits theviolation, the instructor may select one or more of the following options:1. Issue an oral or written notification and warn the student that further acts ofthis sort will result in additional disciplinary action.2. Issue a NC or a failing grade (F) for the assignment in question.3. Issue a NC or a failing grade for the course. The student will not bepermitted to drop the class and will receive an F or NC for the semestergrade.4. Drop the student from the class and assign a withdrawal (W) for the class upto the last day to withdraw from the course. Students dropped after thestated date will be assigned a failing grade (F) for the class, pursuant to theuniform grading policy.The Faculty will refer the case to the Vice President of Student Services (VPSS)for record of the violation.The VPSS may consider additional sanctions as outlined in the “Penalties forStudent Misconduct” in cases of continued plagiarism or cheating.The student has a right to appeal any of these disciplinary actions and theright to have the case reviewed by the Hearing Board. If the student wishesto appeal, he/she should contact the Vice President for Student Services(VPSS).Pre-Collegiate Basic Skills Course Limitation:State regulations specify that students may take no more than 30 semester unitsin “Pre-Collegiate Basic Skills” courses. However, this limit shall not apply to thefollowing students:1. Students enrolled in one or more courses of English-as-a-Second- Language.2. Students identified by the College as having a verified learning disability.A list of Pre-Collegiate Basic Skills” courses are shown below:IntensiveBUS-270 Text Editing-Punctuation ESL-230 PronunciationProgramBUS-271Text Editing-Capitalization/Numbers ESL-240Basic ESL Skillsfor ECE MajorsBUS-277 Spelling and Vocabulary MAT-200LArithmetic ofWhole NumbersCOU-210 Edu. Skills Assessment MAT-201 Pre-AlgebraCOU-211 Educational Skills Lab MAT-201A1 Pre-AlgebraEducational SkillsMAT-201A2COU-212 Development/ReadingPre-AlgebraENG-211ENG-220ENG-253Writing Reports:Occupational AreasEnglish for SpecialPurposes: ComputerFundamentals ofCompositionMAT-201L1,L2,L3MAT-203MAT-205ESL-220 English Pronunciation MAT-206ESL-228 Beginning Reading for ESLPre-AlgebraCBESTPreparation:MathematicsIndividualizedStudy IIndividualizedStudy II