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Da Vinci Education Foundation Inc. DBACalifornia UniversityGeneral Catalog 20221/1/2022 to 12/31/2022Da Vinci Education FoundationDBA California University3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124408-374-9954www.ca-uc.orgLicensed by BPPEUpdated February 17, 2022
California UniversityTable of Contents1ABOUT THIS CATALOG . 72CATALOG OF RECORD. 83ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 84PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE . 95LEGAL CONTROL . 95.1VISION . 95.2MISSION . 95.3LEARNING GOALS . 105.4LEARNING OBJECTIVES . 116LICENSED . 117FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE INSTITUTION . 118CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS . 129STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION . 1210STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM. 1211STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST . 1212FACULTY AND FACULTY SENATE. 1313SELF-MONITORING PROCEDURES . 1414STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (RULES AND REGULATIONS) . 1414.1STUDENT RIGHTS . 1414.2STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL POLICY . 1414.3RIGHT TO APPEAL. 1414.4NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY . 1414.5STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY . 1514.6STUDENT RECORDS POLICY . 1514.7RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT POLICY. 1614.8STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF) POLICY . 1614.9STUDENT GRIEVANCES . 1814.10STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION . 1814.11SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON CAMPUS GROUNDS POLICY . 18Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA2
California University14.1215STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES . 20STUDENT SERVICES . 2415.1NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION . 2415.2CAREER AND PLACEMENT SERVICES . 2415.3HOUSING SERVICES . 2415.4EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES . 2415.5STUDENT GOVERNMENT . 2415.6FACILITIES . 2415.7CLASSROOMS . 2515.8ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES . 2515.9COMPUTER LABORATORY . 2515.10LIBRARY . 2515.11LIBRARY SERVICES . 2515.12LIBRARY HOURS . 2515.13COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES. 2616FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 2616.1TUITION AND OTHER FEES . 2616.2OTHER FEES . 2617FINANCIAL POLICIES . 2717.1PAYMENT POLICIES . 2717.2DEFERMENT OF TUITION . 2717.3CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL, AND REFUND POLICIES . 2717.4STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF) POLICY . 2717.5STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL POLICY . 2917.6LOAN RESPONSIBILITIES . 2917.7FINANCIAL AID . 2917.8SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES . 2918ACADEMIC POLICIES. 3018.1REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT . 3018.2QUARTER UNITS OF CREDIT . 3018.3 STUDY LOADS . 30Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA3
California University18.4ADD / DROP POLICY . 3018.5MINIMUM UNIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES . 3018.6ATTENDANCE POLICY . 3018.7GRADING SYSTEM: DEFINITION OF GRADES AND CODES . 3118.8CREDIT (CR). 3118.9NO CREDIT (NC) . 3118.10INCOMPLETE (IN) . 3118.11WITHDRAWAL (W) . 3218.12REPEAT A COURSE (R). 3218.13CREDIT BY CHALLENGE EXAMINATION (CE) . 3218.14CREDIT FOR PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CX). 3218.15GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) . 3318.16GRADE CHANGES . 3318.17TRANSCRIPTS OF CU COURSES . 3318.18STUDENT RECORDS . 3318.19MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES . 3418.20WARNING STATUS . 3418.21APPEALS AND PROBATION . 3418.22DISMISSAL . 3418.23READMISSION. 3518.24REINSTATEMENT . 3518.25LEAVE OF ABSENCE . 3518.26WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES . 3518.27CLEARANCE FOR GRADUATION . 3618.28STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER UNIVERSITY . 3618.29PRE-ENROLLMENT DISCLOSURES . 3618.30DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS . 3719DEGREE PROGRAMS . 4219.1COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM . 4219.2ADMISSIONS INFORMATION. 4219.3 ADMISSIONS POLICIES . 42Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA4
California University19.4ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS . 4319.5ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY . 4319.6GRADUATE ADMISSION . 4419.7ADMISSION OF TRANSFERRING STUDENTS . 4419.8TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT CU . 4519.9STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER UNIVERSITY . 4519.10READMISSION. 4519.11REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT . 4519.12QUARTER UNITS OF CREDIT . 4619.13STUDY LOADS . 4619.14TUITION . 4619.15ESTIMATED CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM . 4619.16STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS . 4619.17MINIMUM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT . 4719.18THE EFFECT ON SAP FOR “W” WITHDRAW AND “I” INCOMPLETE GRADES . 4719.19THE EFFECT ON SAP FOR REPEATED COURSES . 4719.20SAP FOR NON-PUNITIVE GRADES AND NON-CREDIT COURSES . 4719.21THE EFFECT ON SAP FOR EXTENDED-ENROLLMENT STATUS . 4719.22THE EFFECT ON SAP WHEN STUDENT CHANGES PROGRAMS . 4719.23THE EFFECT ON SAP WHEN EARNING AN ADDITIONAL CREDENTIAL . 4719.24SAP FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS . 4819.25MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES . 4819.26WARNING STATUS . 4819.27APPEALS AND PROBATION . 4819.28DISMISSAL . 4919.29READMISSION. 4919.30REINSTATEMENT . 4919.31LEAVE OF ABSENCE . 4919.32WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES . 5019.33CLEARANCE FOR GRADUATION . 5020MBA DEGREE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE (ONLINE, ONSITE, HYBRID) . 50Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA5
California University20.1DEGREE REQUIREMENTS . 5120.2LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM: . 5120.3INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS – ONSITE, ONLINE & HYBRID . 5120.4EQUIPMENT TO BE USED . 5320.5MBA CURRICULM (ONLINE, ONSITE OR HYBRID) . 5320.6COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 5521M.S. IN COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE (ONLINE, ONSITE OR HYBRID) . 5921.1DEGREE REQUIREMENTS . 6021.2LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM: . 6121.3INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS – ONSITE, ONLINE & HYBRID . 6121.4EQUIPMENT TO BE USED . 6321.5MS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULM (ONLINE, ONSITE OR HYBRID) . 6321.6COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 6422CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FACULTY. 6922.1MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY . 6922.2MS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FACULTY . 70Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA6
California University1 ABOUT THIS CATALOGPursuant to section 94909 of the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE),the California University (CU) provides a catalog which will be updated annually. Annual updateswill be made by the use of supplement or inserts accompanying the catalog. If changes in CU’seducational programs, educational services, procedures or policies required to be included in theCU catalog by statue or regulation are implemented before the issuance of the annually updatedcatalog, those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or insertsaccompanying the catalog. Prior to enrollment, CU shall provide a prospective student, either inwriting or electronically, with a school catalog.This document, California University General Catalog 2020, is published to help prospective andenrolled students make decisions toward fulfillment of academic goals. It does not constitute anunchangeable contract but, instead, serves as an announcement of present policies, a Catalog ofRecord for Winter 2020 (1/1/2020) through Fall 2020 (12/30/2020).Implicit in each student’s matriculation at the University is an agreement to comply withUniversity rules and regulations which the University may modify to properly exercise itseducational responsibility. Thus, although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy ofthe information in this catalog, students are advised that this information is subject to changewithout notice, and that appropriate administrative offices should be consulted for updates,including catalog supplements.As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollmentagreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must beprovided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.The University shall provide the catalog to anyone upon request and will provide to allprospective students an electronic or hard copy. This catalog is available at the Admissions Officefor pickup.Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorilyanswered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education atAddress: 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225Sacramento, CA 95834P.O. Box 980818West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818Web site Address: www.bppe.ca.govTelephone and Fax #’s: (916) 574-8900 or toll free (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureaufor Private Postsecondary Education by calling (916) 574-8900 or toll free (888) 370-7589 orDa Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA7
California Universityby completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s internet Web sitewww.bppe.ca.gov.2 CATALOG OF RECORDRules governing student conduct, admissions policies, graduation requirements, and other aspectsof this institution’s operations are subject to change. Please check with the school director if youhave questions regarding the content of this catalog. This institution reserves the right to adopt,amend, or repeal rules and policies that apply to students. Changes in the content of this catalogwill be posted on bulletin boards and shown as a supplement to this catalog. This catalog doesconstitute a contract or enrollment agreement, and it constitute a statement of the conditions of acontract between the student and this institution. The relationship of the individual student to thisinstitution is governed by applicable state education codes, state regulations, and college policies.Please refer to your enrollment agreement of enrollment contract for the specific terms underwhich you are to enroll. Changes to this catalog (which may from time to time be required by theBureau for Private Postsecondary Education of the State of California) will be initially added bymeans of an addendum and will appear at the end of the catalog.3 ACADEMIC CALENDARWINTER QUARTER 2019January 6MondayJanuary 20 MondayFebruary 17 MondayMarch 16-21 Monday-SaturdayMar 23-Apr 4 Monday-SaturdayWinter Quarter Classes BeginMartin Luther King Junior’s Birthday Observed; Campus ClosedPresidents’ Day Observed; Campus ClosedFinal Examinations; Registration for SPRING QUARTERStudent Recess; Registration for SPRING QUARTERSPRING QUARTER 2019April 6MondayMay 23-24 Saturday-MondayJune 15-20 Monday-SaturdayJune 22-Jul.4 Monday-SaturdaySpring Quarter Classes BeginMemorial Day Observed; Campus ClosedFinal Examinations; Registration for SUMMER QUARTERStudent Recess; Registration for SUMMER QUARTERSUMMER QUARTER 2019July 3-4Friday-SaturdayJuly 6MondaySept. 5-7Saturday-MondaySept. 14-19 Monday - SaturdaySept 21-Oct 3 Monday - SaturdayIndependence Day Observed; Campus ClosedSummer Quarter Classes BeginLabor Day Observed; Campus ClosedFinal Examinations; Registration for FALL QUARTERStudent Recess; Registration for FALL QUARTERFALL QUARTER 2019October 5MondayFall Quarter Classes BeginOctober 12 MondayColumbus Day Observed; Campus OpenDa Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA8
California UniversityNovember 11 WednesdayNov. 26-28 Thursday-SaturdayDec. 14-19 Monday-Saturday21-Jan. 2Monday-SaturdayMonday - ThursdayDec. 28-Jan. 2 Monday - SaturdayVeterans Day; Campus OpenThanksgiving Holiday; Campus ClosedFinal Examinations; Registration for WINTER QUARTER Dec.Student Recess; Registration for WINTER QUARTER Dec. 21-26Holiday Break; Campus ClosedHoliday Break: Campus Closed4 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEWelcome to the California University!Our faculty, staff, administration and current student body greet you with enthusiasm. We want toget to know you and help you reach your goals and realize your dreams for a better life. TheUniversity’s excellent academic programs, which are taught by a highly qualified faculty, will helppave the road to a successful future.As one of our newly enrolled students at the California University, you will be treated with therespect and personalized attention that you deserve. Our staff will encourage you to be a creativeand an active learner where your ideas and efforts contribute greatly to the intellectual vitality ofthe campus.Please read this catalog carefully to answer any questions you may have about campus policies,operations, programs, and personnel. Academic advisors are always available to assist you further.Thank you for choosing the California University as your school of choice and it is with warmestwishes that I welcome you to our community of higher education.Liz Li, Ph.D.President5 LEGAL CONTROLThe University is a non-profit Corporation registered with the Secretary of State of Californiawhich was formed in January 2018. The Board of Trustees governs the California University. Theduties of the Board are: to define and maintain the mission of the California University; to ensurethat the goals and objectives of the University are implemented; to evaluate and monitor allprograms; to establish and review fiscal and administrative policies; to approve an annual budget;to authorize all legal documents; and annual report at the annual meeting.5.1VISIONThe California University provides innovative education and aspires lifelong learning.5.2MISSIONThe California University is an innovative University with degree programs in STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to benefit the general public. It aspires passionate,dynamic and global community that fosters lifelong learning.Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA9
California UniversityWe are committed to academic excellence by a group of well achieved, fully dedicated and highlyeducated scholars. Through our programs, we promote a framework that grounds teaching,learning and researching in academic rigor, social concerns and moral inquiry.5.3LEARNING GOALSThis mission is achieved by meeting the following goals, which are the cornerstones of theacademic program:Academic Excellence:· Integration of theory and practice· Technical and humanistic Literacy· Self-learning and research capacityStudents will develop and demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and creatively,and will apply this ability to the tasks of collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data; formulatingconclusions; and developing new and important ideas. In the process, they will have demonstratedthe oral and written communication skills needed to apply and contribute to organizational,scientific, and technological knowledge.Personal Growth:· Problem solving· Critical thinking· CommunicationStudents develop the value of diversity and realize how to apply their various strengths intoachieving common goals, as well as increasing the awareness, knowledge and appreciation of boththe diversity and commonality of cultures. This effort will require the construction of new globalrelationships from unique and disparate economic, historical, political, geographic, andenvironmental sources.Social Engagement:· Responsibility· Teamwork· Hands-on execution of visionStudents will develop and demonstrate expertise in the field of business administration andcomputer science technology with an emphasis on strategic leadership, strategic formulation,organizational design, and human resource management within a global context. Such masterywill be accomplished through both formal study and various experiential forms of learning,further enhanced by research and practice. As part of their growth, students will develop andarticulate the ethical standards which will guide their professional and personal lives.Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University,3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA10
California University5.4LEARNING OBJECTIVESEach of the University’s goals is activated through these instructional objectives which studentsapply in their studies.Subject Competency: Students will become conversant with course content material and honetheir research and investigative skills through appropriate learning activities. Through thisintellectual growth process students learn to value life-long learning as essential to their ownpersonal growth and develop a philosophy of life that helps nurture the entrepreneurial spirit andconcern for the community and environment.Skills Mastery: Students learn the requisite professional and communication skills for careers inbusiness and the world of technology. Computer literacy is essential in this process to accessprofessional literature through on-line services and to gain familiarity with key references inselected fields of study.Global Understanding: Students, in all courses of study, master the key concepts and develop thenecessary attitudes and skills to persevere within the diverse cultural, religious, and socialparameters of the world.6 LICENSEDThe California University is a private institution and is licensed to operate by the Bureau forPrivate Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means compliance with state standards.The institution or its educational programs are NOT endorsed by the bureau and the Bureau’sapproval does NOT mean the institution exceeds minimum state standards.Bureau for Private Postsecondary EducationPhysical Address:1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225Sacramento California, 95834Mailing address:P. O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818Web: www.bppe.ca.govEmail: bppe@dca.ca.govTelephone: (916) 574-8900 or toll free (888) 370-7589Fax: (916) 263-18977 FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE INSTITUTIONThe California University has not petitioned for bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor inpossession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has had a petition inbankruptcy been filed against the institution within the preceding fi
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 408-374-9954 www.ca-uc.org Licensed by BPPE Updated February 17, 2022 California University Da Vinci Education Foundation, DBA California University, 3350 SCOTT BLVD BLDG 54, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3124 USA 2 Table of Contents . 19.23 THE EFFECT ON SAP WHEN EARNING AN ADDITIONAL CREDENTIAL . 47 19.24 SAP FOR .
