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Many of them teach evening classes onsubjects directly related to their full-timejobs in the community.HOW ARE WE SUPPORTED?As a public institution, most of the college’s financial support comes from localproperty taxes, state school support funds,tuition, and fees.WHAT IS OUR HISTORY?Chemeketa’s roots began in 1955 whenthe local school district established SalemTechnical Vocational School. The community college district was formed in September 1969.OUR CREDENTIALSThe Northwest Association of Schools andColleges granted full accreditation toChemeketa in December 1972. In addition, the Oregon Department of Educationhas approved all of our professional-technical programs and college transfercourses. Professional associations havealso accredited those professional-technical programs which require approval.For more information on accreditation andapprovals, contact the office of the VicePresident of Academic Services in Building 5 on the Salem Campus at(503) 399-5144.WHERE IS CHEMEKETA?The Chemeketa Community College district covers more than 2,600 square milesin Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Itincludes Marion, Polk, most of Yamhill,and part of Linn counties.We consider the entire college district asour campus. Our 194-acre main campus islocated at 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E.,Salem. We have campuses in Dallas,McMinnville, Sublimity, and Woodburn.We also schedule credit and non-creditclasses, workshops, seminars, and specialprograms in about 25 communitiesthroughout the college district. Theseclasses meet during the day, evening, andon weekends in schools, businesses,churches, and homes.Our Training and Economic DevelopmentCenter is located in Liberty Square, at 365Ferry Street S.E., in downtown Salem.WHAT KIND OF FACILITIESDOES CHEMEKETA HAVE?(See “Finding your way.” below.)Chemeketa’s Salem Campus has 10 majorbuildings and a number of smaller buildings. Building 2 houses the Advising andCounseling Center, Tutoring ServicesCenter, Study Skills Center, and the Planetarium.The Learning Resource Center is locatedin Building 9. It includes Media Services,where you may access videos, audio tapes,laser discs and other audio-visual materials, and the Library, where you mayaccess reference books, indexes to journals and magazines and the general bookcollection. The Learning Resource Centeralso includes a television studio, teleconferencing capability, and facilities foraudio, graphics and multimedia production.Our science and health building has modern, well-equipped laboratories for scienceand health-related programs. In the physical education building are workout andweight rooms, racquetball courts, and agymnasium. Other buildings provide modern classrooms, welding and manufacturing shops, and computer laboratories.There is a fire-training building that alsoserves as a fire station.For more information about facilities onthe Salem Campus, contact the FacilitiesScheduling Office in Building 22 or call(503) 399-5008. Chemeketa’s Dallas,McMinnville, Santiam, and Woodburncampuses have classrooms, up-to-date laboratories, and offices.WHO ARE CHEMEKETA’SSTUDENTS?You will not find a “typical” student atChemeketa. Our students are all ages,from recent high school graduates toretired grandparents. They have manydifferent goals. Some people come toChemeketa to train or retrain for newcareers or to update their professionaltechnical skills; others return to school toincrease their knowledge, learn new skills,or to get to know more about themselvesand their relationships with other people.Some of our students attend full time, others, part time. Many combine work andschool.Almost 50,000 persons enroll inChemeketa classes and workshops everyyear. Each term, about 5,000 students areenrolled full time.THE CHEMEKETA CREEDThe Chemeketa Creed is part of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Document which can be found on Pages 173and 174 of this catalog. The creed listsstandards of behavior expected of studentsas they become members of our educational community.1.0 PreambleChemeketa Community College provides an environment that celebratesthe freedom to learn and the freedomto teach. In that celebration of teaching and learning it is appropriate thatindividuals and groups be viewedwith regard to their potential to contribute within the learning environment. Each has dignity and value.FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE CHEMEKETA CAMPUSWith the opening of thenew Learning ResourceCenter (LRC) in April1999 and the new Technical Classroom Buildingfall term on the SalemCampus, users will see achange in the numberingof some buildings.As many visitors to theLRC have already discov-ered, it is called Building9. The new TechnicalClassroom Building isnumber 6 and the Scienceand Allied Heath classrooms and labs will nowbe Building 8.Students and visitors willalso notice remodelingprojects around the campus. Many offices will bemoving to the second floorof Building 2 when remodeling is complete in midOctober. These officesinclude: Student Records(Admissions) Registrar Financial Aid Business (Cashier)The new Technical Classroom Building (number 6) is connected toBuilding 5 and be sited just east of the building. The 38,000-squarefoot structure features 12 computer classrooms that seat 102 peopleeach, one open lab and a large, high-tech room that seats 463 andincludes a balcony.3

2.0 Code of BehaviorAs a community of people seekingeducation, Chemeketa students arededicated to improving personallyand academically. Choosing to jointhe college community obligates eachmember to a code of behavior.Chemeketa students will:2.1 Practice personal and educationalintegrity.2.2 Maintain standards of academicperformance and contribute tothe safe, cooperative and respectful learning environmentthroughout the college.2.3 Discourage bigotry and respectthe diversity and dignity of allpersons.2.4 Respect the rights and propertyof all persons.2.5 Bear the ultimate responsibilityfor the effects of their decisionsand behavior.3.0 Student RightsEach student in the college community has certain rights that accompanyhis/her responsibilities. Those rightsare to be protected by both studentsand staff regardless of an individual’srace, sex, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, politicalaffiliation, national origin, ancestry,or age.The college will:3.1 Provide access to education andcampus facilities.3.2 Assure the protection of confidential student records and information.3.3 Provide opportunities for association and preserve freedom ofexpression.4ADMISSION ANDREGISTRATIONWHO MAY ENROLL ATCHEMEKETA?Student Records (Admissions) Office,(503) 399-5006; FAX, (503) 399-3918e-mail: admissions@chemeketa.eduChemeketa has an “open door” policy.In general, you may enroll in Chemeketaclasses if you are 18 years of age or olderand can benefit from the instruction.Students younger than 18 who do not havea high school diploma or GED certificateshould contact the Students Records(Admissions) Office in Building 22 on theSalem Campus.The table on Page 5 lists the enrollmentsteps. Updated information is publishedeach term in the Schedule of Classes.You will find a Student Record Form onPage iii in the front of this catalog. Beforeyou submit this form, contact the Advisingand Counseling Center in Building 2 onthe Salem Campus at (503) 399-5120.Talk with a counselor about your academic and occupational plans and therequirements for the program which interests you. You may also meet with a counselor at Chemeketa’s Dallas, McMinnville,Santiam, and Woodburn campuses.PLACEMENT TESTS(503) 399-5120If you are a new student and taking six ormore credits, Chemeketa requires you totake a free placement test in order to beaccepted for admission. Test results morethan five years old are not valid. The purpose of the test is to determine your skilllevels in reading, writing, and mathematics. Under certain conditions, you may begranted a test waiver.Information about tests and test waiversmay be obtained from the Advising andCounseling Center in Building 2 on theSalem Campus or from Chemeketa’s Dallas, McMinnville, Santiam, and Woodburncampuses.REGISTRATION ORIENTATION(503) 399-5120Students admitted fall term will be invitedto an orientation session before the termbegins. The orientation will introduce youto Chemeketa’s Salem Campus and registration services, provide an opportunity foryou to obtain your parking permit and student identification card, and enable you tobuy books and to meet other students.TOURS OF CAMPUS(503) 399-3995Tours of campus are available through theChemeketa Internship Program (ChIPs) inthe Student Life Office, Building 3, Room101. You may stop by or call to schedule astudent-guided tour.REGISTRATION(503) 399-5001For information, see How to Enroll atChemeketa on Page 5. Each term theSchedule of Classes gives the specific registration dates and step-by-step procedurefor registering for classes.You will receive college credit only if youofficially register for the class during theterm in which it is offered.You may not register if you owe the college any money from previous termsunless you make satisfactory arrangementswith the Business Office in Building 22.CLASS LOADS(503) 399-5001If you enroll in 12 or more credit hours,you are considered full time for academicpurposes.CLASS CHANGES(503) 399-5001You may make changes in your classschedule before the deadline listed in theAcademic Calendar on Page 2. To makechanges, complete a Student ScheduleChange (add-drop) Form. Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office, staff offices,and the Advising and Counseling Center.We recommend the changes be approvedby your academic advisor. Turn in theform at the Registrar’s Office or the Business Office in Building 22. A fee may becharged for adding or dropping classes.

HOW TO ENROLL AT CHEMEKETAStudent Classification1. Academic and careerdecision making2. Placement testing3. Applying for admissionEnrolling for MOST SalemCampus classes* **Contact Advising and Counseling Contact Advising and Counseling File Student Record Form withCenter, Building 2, Salem Campus Center, Building 2, Salem Campus. Student Records (Admissions)(optional).Office, Building 22, SalemCampus.4. Registration for classesNew Students–Register following directions sentby Student Records (Admissions)Office.ContinuingStudents–Register by touch-tone telephonefollowing directions published inthe quarterly Schedule of Classes.Enrolling for classes heldoutside of SalemEnrolling for Salem evening,weekend, or non-credit classesCall the college’s Dallas, McMin- Contact nearest Chemeketanville, Santiam, or Woodburn cam- campus.puses or contact Advising andCounseling Center, Building 2,Salem Campus.Contact Advising and Counseling Contact Advising and Counseling File Student Record Form withCenter, Building 2, Salem Campus Center, Building 2, Salem Campus Student Records (Admissions)(optional).(optional).Office, Building 22, SalemCampus.Interested in GED or English as Contact Developmental Educationa Second Language (non-credit) Office, Building 18, Salem Campus; the college’s Dallas, McMinnville, Santiam, or Woodburn campuses. During summer, contact theDevelopmental Education Office,Building 18.Interested in earning a highschool diplomaFile Student Record Form at thenearest Chemeketa campus or withStudent Records (Admissions)Office, Building 22, SalemCampus.GED: Contact DevelopmentalEducation Office, Building 18,Salem Campus.ESL: Contact ESL Office, Building 16, Salem Campus.Contact the Winema SchoolContact Advising and CounselingOffice, Building 50, Salem Cam- Center, Building 2, Salem Campus.pus; or the college’s Dallas,McMinnville, Santiam, or Woodburn campuses (optional). Duringsummer, contact the Developmental Education Office, Building 18.File Student Record Form withStudent Records (Admissions)Office, Building 22, SalemCampus.Students 16 to 18 must have aUnderage Consent Form.New Students–Follow procedure above forenrolling on Salem Campus.ContinuingStudents–Follow procedure above forenrolling on Salem Campus.Follow procedure above forenrolling on Salem CampusorRegister by touch-tone telephonefollowing directions published inthe quarterly Schedule of Classes.Consult quarterly Schedule ofClasses. Open entry during term.File high school transcript withFollow directions sent by StudentWinema School Office, Building Records (Admissions) Office50, Salem Campus.before registration.File Student Record Form withStudent Records (Admissions)Office, Building 22, SalemCampus.Students 16 to 18 must have anUnderage Consent Form and bereferred by the Downtown Learning Center if living in the SalemKeizer School District.*These programs have prerequisites and require assessment before admission. Contact the Advising and Counseling Center at (503) 399-5120 for assessment.AccountingAutomotive TechnologyBuilding Construction TrainingBusiness TechnologyCivil-Structural EngineeringComputer ProgrammingCriminal JusticeDental AssistingDrafting Technology—CADEarly Childhood EducationEducation CertificateElectronics TechnologiesFinancial ServicesForest Resources TechnologyHealth Services ManagementMedical TranscriptionHospitality and TourismManagementHuman ServicesManagementManufacturing EngineeringTechnologiesMedical Office AssistingReal EstateVisual Communications**These programs have special admission requirements or enrollment limits. Please contact the Student Records (Admissions) Office, (503) 399-5006, for details.Building InspectionEmergency Medical TechnologyFire SuppressionNetwork TechnologyNursing (RN, LPN, NursingAssisting, re-entry courses)Professional-Technical TeacherPreparation5

ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONSEven though Chemeketa has an open doorpolicy, we cannot guarantee that you willbe admitted to a particular program. Thecollege may restrict enrollment in a classor program because of limited staff, space,or equipment. Enrollment is also limitedfor some programs because of specialadmission requirements.We urge you to apply early for all programs, especially for the following professional-technical programs which limitenrollment or have special admissionrequirements:AccountingAutomotive TechnologyBuilding InspectionBusiness TechnologyCivil-Structural EngineeringComputer ProgrammingCriminal JusticeDental AssistingDrafting Technology—CADEarly Childhood EducationEducation CertificateElectronics TechnologiesEmergency Medical Technology—ParamedicFinancial ServicesFire Protection TechnologyForest Resources TechnologyHealth Services ManagementHospitality and Tourism ManagementHuman ServicesManagementManufacturing EngineeringTechnologiesMedical Office AssistingMedical TranscriptionNetwork TechnologyNursing (Nursing Assisting, PracticalNursing, Associate Degree Nursing,and re-entry courses)Professional-Technical TeacherPreparationReal EstateVisual CommunicationsYou may still be admitted to the collegeeven though you are not accepted in oneof these programs. You may apply toenroll in a related pre-vocational programor some other program.Many of Chemeketa’s professional-technical programs have established new entryrequirements. If you wish to take six ormore credit hours in these programs, youwill need to be assessed and may need totake preparatory courses before beingadmitted. For details about these requirements, check with the Advising and Counseling Center.IMMUNIZATIONSThe Oregon Department of Healthrequires community college students bornon or after January 1, 1957 to have twodoses of measles vaccine before participating in clinical experiences in alliedhealth and nursing programs, practicumexperiences in education and child careprograms, and intercollegiate sports. Students in nursing programs and in someallied health programs may also berequired to be vaccinated for hepatitis Bprior to entering any clinical experiences.For details about these requirements, contact the office of the department directorwho oversees the program in which youplan to participate.TRANSFER CREDITS FROMOTHER COLLEGES, CLEP,ADVANCED PLACEMENT, ANDTHE MILITARY(503) 399-5006You may transfer credits from other colleges you have attended by requestingeach of them to send an official copy ofyour transcript to our Student Records(Admissions) Office. (Official copies mustinclude a signature from the issuing institution and its authorized seal and be delivered to Chemeketa in a sealed envelope.)You may then contact the Student RecordsOffice and request, in writing, an evaluation of your transcripts.If you need a copy of your transcript foryour records or for advising, please orderadditional copies sent to your homeaddress.In general, Chemeketa accepts collegelevel credits earned at a regionally accredited college or university. Work fromunaccredited schools is evaluated in accordance with the institutions and policieslisted in Transfer Credit Practices, published by the American Association ofCollegiate Registrars and AdmissionsOfficers. Credit given for a particularcourse will not exceed credit given for theequivalent corresponding Chemeketacourse.If you have taken the College LevelExamination Program (CLEP) or theAdvanced Placement (AP) Test, requestthat your scores be forwarded to the Student Records (Admissions) Office. Thencontact the Student Records Office andrequest, in writing, an evaluation of yourtranscripts and scores. For more CLEPand Advanced Placement information, seePage 16.Chemeketa also accepts some credits fromthe military and the Community Collegeof the Air Force. Contact the StudentsRecords Office for details.Your accepted transfer credits and scoreswill become part of your permanentrecord at Chemeketa. Only the coursegrades you earn at Chemeketa are used tocompute your grade point average.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

cessfully complete Chemeketa's two-year college transfer program, you may also earn an Oregon Associate of Arts transfer degree. See Page 30 for requirements. Some of our professional and technical programs also include courses which may be transferred for college credit. For more specific information, consult with a Chemeketa counselor or .