Cypress College Catalog 2017-2018

1 Cypress CollegeCatalog2017 20189200 Valley View Street Cypress , California 90630 (714) 484-7000 Fifty-Two Published Annually July, 2017 Price $8 per copy ($10 mailed) Cypress College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 1-415-506-0234, Fax 1-415-506-0238, ), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the Department of College Catalog is a publication of the Cypress College Office of InstructionContentsTable of Contents 2*Academic calendar 2017 2018 3 July 2017 June 2018 32 / Catalog Cypress College 2017 2018 Table of ContentsAcademic calendar ..3 About Cypress Policies ..9 Distance Education Program ..26 Instructional Support Programs ..28 Student Support Services ..32 Campus Life ..39 Administrative of Descriptions.

2 73 Administration/Organizational Guide to Help Back CoverCYPRESS College 2017 2018 Catalog / 3*Academic calendar 2017 2018 Cypress College operates on a 16-week semester2017 Fall Semester August 28 December 16, 2017 August 28 ..First Day of InstructionSeptember 4 ..Legal Holiday Labor DayNovember Holiday Veterans DayNovember 23, 24, 25, Holiday Thanksgiving RecessDecember of Fall SemesterDecember 17, 2017 January 28, Recess between Semesters2018 Spring Semester January 29, 2018 May 26, 2018 January 15 ..Martin Luther King HolidayJanuary 29 ..First Day of InstructionFebruary Holiday Lincoln s Birthday (No classes Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th)February Holiday Presidents DayMarch 25 Recess (No classes Saturday 30th or Sunday 1st)March ClosedMay ..CommencementMay 26 ..End of Spring SemesterMay 28 ..Observed Legal Holiday Memorial Day2018 Summer Session to be announced*Dates and deadlines are subject to 2017 June 2018 JANUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

4 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3120172018 Cypress College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this Catalog is accurate. This publication is prepared in advance of the time period it covers; therefore, changes in courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of Cypress / Catalog Cypress College 2017 2018 Cypress CollegeVISION STATEMENTA premier learning community recognized for supporting student success and enriching STATEMENTC ypress College enriches students lives by providing premier educa-tional opportunities including transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees, certificates and a baccalaureate degree. The College offers comprehensive career technical educational programs, basic skills and lifelong learning. Multiple educational-delivery methods meet the varied needs of our students.

5 The College is dedicated to supporting the success of our students, fostering diversity, enriching society, and contributing to the economic development of our community and IN EDUCATIONC ypress College emphasizes education for the individual student. Excel-lence of instruction and individualized learning laboratories enhance the possibility for students to achieve their highest potential. In addition, a staff of tutors and full-time counselors provides instructional support and extensive guidance information to aid students in their choice of programs and classes. For the student who plans to complete a Bacca-laureate degree, the College provides a smooth transition from high school to colleges and occupational programs are available for the student who desires preparation for immediate employment. Each occupational program is planned with the aid of a local advisory committee to insure relevance to changing career opportunities in each area of College is composed of twelve major instructional buildings located on a 110-acre site.

6 The campus buildings contain conventional class-rooms as well as laboratory facilities for science, art, computer tech-nology, photography, automotive services, dental clinic, mortuary science, physical education and other specialized programs. The College s Educational Services provide opportunities for students with disabilities to be fully integrated into various College addition to these instructional facilities, the campus is provided support services by a bookstore, and food service centers. There are nine parking lots with an aggregate of 4,000 parking spaces designed to service students and staff, with an appropriate number of spaces reserved for individuals with College serves the educational needs of its entire community by providing a variety of occupational programs, transfer programs, and special interest classes. The College offers something for everyone, regardless of the student s individual background or educational goals.

7 Since opening in 1966, Cypress population has grown from an original enrollment of 1,200 to a student population of almost 15, VALUESC ypress College is committed to:Excellence: quality and high standards in instruction and student services, enhanced by professional growth for faculty and : an ethical standard of honesty, fairness, accountability, and : teamwork, collaboration, communication, courtesy and respect both on campus and with the surrounding : a community that embraces diversity, fosters individu-ality, provides an accessible, supportive climate, and encourages a variety of perspectives and PLAN DIRECTIONSD irection 1: The District will annually improve the rates of completion for degrees, certificates, diplomas, transfers, transfer-readiness require-ments, and 2: The District will annually make progress toward eliminating the documented achievement gap among race/ethnicity 3: The District will annually improve the success rate for students moving into: The highest level possible credit basic skills courses in mathematics, English, and English as a Second Language from noncredit basic skills instruction in the same discipline College -level courses in mathematics, English, and English as a Second Language from credit or noncredit basic skills instruction in these disciplines and The next higher course in the sequence of credit or noncredit basic skills courses in mathematics, English, and English as a Second LanguageDirection 4.

8 The District will implement best practices related to plan-ning, including transparent decision-making processes, support of strategic and comprehensive planning activities at campus and district levels, and the allocation of resources to fund planning 5: The District will develop and sustain collaborative projects and partnerships with the community s educational institutions, civic organizations, and College 2017 2018 Catalog / 5 Cypress College INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMESA pproved by Academic Senate on May 11, 2012, and by the President s Advisory Council on May 18, 2012 Students leaving Cypress College will demonstrate common learning outcomes according to the pathway they have chosen: transfer, degree, GE certification; career and technical certification and/or licensure; and/or life-long learning. These Institutional Learning Outcomes encom-pass the whole student experience. Cypress College uses these ILOs to connect or link student learning outcomes at the course and program levels in instruction, student support services, and learning support services to the overall mission of the College and the success of our I: Associate Degree and/or CSU/IGETC Transfer CurriculumI.

9 Breadth of Knowledge, Experiences, and Skills Humanities and the Arts: aesthetic awareness, critical analysis, creativity, human reason and culture Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: scientific principles, scientific method, mathematical systems Social Sciences: cultural competence, global perspective, human experience Physical Education: fitness, health and nutrition, movement competenceII. Communication Reading: comprehending, interpreting, and/or evaluating various written information Writing: communicating thoughts, ideas, information and mes- sages in appropriate writing Listening: perceiving and responding to verbal and/or nonverbal messages Communicating: organizing ideas and communicating verbal and/or nonverbal messages appropriate to audience in group settingIII. Critical Thinking and Information Competency Analysis: application of rules and principles to new situations, use of logic to draw conclusions, differentiation of facts/inferences/assumptions/conclusions Computation: using basic numerical concepts, tables/graphs/charts, and basic geometrical shapes Research: effectively and ethically acquiring information and data through print and electronic technology, and then orga-nizing, analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating information Problem-Solving: defining a problem, creating a plan of action to resolve problem, executing and evaluating the effectiveness of the planIV.

10 Personal, Academic, and Professional Development Self-Integration: Understanding the person as an integrated physiological, social, and psychological being Personal Responsibility: Self-assessment, development of skills, identifying values and developing goals for personal, academic, and professional growth and life-long independent learning Global Citizenship: Understanding the interconnection between current events, ethics, and personal and societal choices within our worldPathway II: Career and Technical Education CertificationI. Breadth of Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills Acquisition of a specified set of principles and skills required for a particular profession, industry, or employment opportunities Achievement of the necessary competencies to enter a particular employment fieldII. Communication in a Particular Field or Employment Comprehending, interpreting, and/or evaluating written information Communicating thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing appropriate to a career Communicating ideas and verbal and/or nonverbal messages in the language, mode, and/or medium of a particular field according to industry standardsIII.