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In MemoriamCatherine Vetter-McVey 1929 – 2005Merced College Educator from 1971 – 2005Mixed media by Catherine McVey, used by permission of Ted McVeyMerced College Catalog 2005-2006The online catalog is divided into three parts, each as a separate PDF.This is Part #1 General Information which includes: Calendar Board of Trustees and Administration Faculty General District Information College Policies, Regulations and Procedures Admissions & Registration Matriculation Services Student and College Services Preparing for Graduation Competency Requirements Associate Degree Breadth Requirements Transfer RequirementsThis web version of the 2005-2006 Merced College Catalog is an adaptation of the official printed publication, and ispublished for informational purposes. Some content and references have been altered to facilitate posting to the web.Students are advised to consult the current Schedule of Classes and college counselors for supplementary information.Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and CollegesMerced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348-2806(209) 384-6000 www.mccd.edu
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogTable of ContentsCalendarCampus MapBoard of Trustees and AdministrationFacultyEducational DirectorsGeneral District InformationCollege Policies, Regulations and ProceduresAdmissions & RegistrationMatriculation ServicesRegistering for CoursesChanging Your ScheduleTuition, Fees, and RefundsResidency & TuitionAttendance & GradingOther Means of Obtaining College CreditProbation & DismissalStudent and College ServicesMajors, Certificates, and Transfer ProgramsSee Major, Certificates, and Transfer Program PDFCourse DescriptionsSee Course Descriptions PDF
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogCalendarSummer 2005April 19 . . . . . . .May 23 . . . . . . .May 31-June 17June 20 . . . . . . .June 20-24 . . . .July 4 . . . . . . . .July 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Registration for Continuing Matriculated Students BeginsRegistration for New and Form er Matriculated Students Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sum m er Intersession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sum m er Session Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Late Registration for Sum m er. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Day Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Sum m er Session EndsFall 2005April 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration for Continuing Matriculated Students BeginsMay 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration for New and Form er Matriculated Students BeginsAugust 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Flex Day (Some College Services Unavailable)August 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Sem ester Instruction BeginsAugust 15-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Late Registration and Program ChangesSeptem ber 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day HolidaySeptem ber 6-October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.A./A.S. and Certificate Applications AcceptedOctober 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Mid-session BeginsNovem ber 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Day HolidayNovem ber 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving HolidayDecem ber 12-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final Exam sDecem ber 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Sem ester EndsSpring 2006January 12-13 . . . . . .January 16 . . . . . . . .January 17 . . . . . . . .January 17-20 . . . . . .February 6-March 24February 10 . . . . . . .February 20 . . . . . . .March 20 . . . . . . . . .April 14-21 . . . . . . . .May 22-26 . . . . . . . . .May 26 . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Flex Days (Som e College Services Unavailable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King's Day Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Sem ester Instruction Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Late Registration. . . . . . A.A./A.S. and Certificate Applications Accepted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincoln's Day Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W ashington's Day Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Mid-session Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Vacation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final Exam s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Spring Sem ester/GraduationCalendar dates are subject to revision.Consult the current Schedule of Classes for updated information.
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogBoard of TrusteesLES MCCABEPresidentJIM GLIDDENMemberJINET TROOSTMemberEUGENE J. VIERRAVice PresidentLEWIS S. BRAXTONMemberEVA DE LONGMemberROBERT HADENClerkAdministrationBENJAMIN T. DURANSuperintendent/PresidentA.A., Merced College; B.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A., Chapman College;Ed.D., University of Southern CaliforniaLARRY M. JOHNSONVice President of District Administrative ServicesB.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.S., Ph.D., University of MichiganANNE D. NEWINSVice President, Student PersonnelB.A., Midwestern State University, Texas; M.Ed., North Carolina State University; Ed.D., University of La VerneJOHN A. SPEVAKVice President of InstructionB.A., St. Procopius College, Lisle, IL; M.A., Ph.D., University of ChicagoMIKE CUCHNADean of InstructionA.A., Diablo Valley; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Chapman CollegeSARAH GREENEDean of InstructionA.A., Modesto Jr. College; B.A., W omen's College of Georgia; M.A., Chapman CollegeHARRY GOSSETTDean of InstructionB.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.B.A., Golden Gate UniversityROBERT B. LENZDean of Student ServicesA.A., Merced College; B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., San Francisco State University
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogFacultyADAMS, DOUGComputer Science, MathematicsB.A., California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., California State University, FresnoBILTOFT, JESSICAHead Coach, Women’s VolleyballA.A., Otero Junior College; B.S. Huron UniversityALBANO, JOHNMusic History, Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental MusicB.A., Sonoma State University, M.M., University ofSouthern CaliforniaBONSTEIN, JAMESHumanities Division Chairperson; CommunicationStudiesA.A., Long Beach City College;B.A., M.A., California State University, Long BeachANDERSEN II, JAMES B.Mechanized AgricultureB.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispoBOYLE, STEVENMetal FabricationA.A., Merced College;B.A., California State University, FresnoARGUELLES, MARCUSAnthropology, ArchaeologyA.A., Merced College; B.A., San Jose State University;M.A., American University of BeirutBRULEY, MARIEMathematics, Developmental MathematicsB.S. California State University, Stanislaus; M.A.California State University, SacramentoBALATTI, LANAMathematics, PhysicsB.A., University of the Pacific;M.A., California State University, StanislausBRUSH, EDWINAssociate LibrarianA.A., Modesto Junior College; B.A., California StateUniversity, Stanislaus; M.L.S., San Jose StateUniversityBARBA, MICHAELEnglishA.A., Modesto Junior College;B.A. Humboldt State University;M.Ed., University of MassachusettsBARNETT, CHERYLArtB.A., University of California, Santa Cruz;M.A., California State University, FresnoBARRY, JEANCounselingB.P.A., M.A., University of San FranciscoBELL, STEPHENPlant Science, Soil ScienceA.A., Merced College;B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispoBENNETT, CHARLIECounselingA.A., Merced College; B.A., M.S., University ofColoradoBEYMER, ALANPhotographyB.A., California State University, FresnoBRZEZINSKI, JAMESArts Division Chairperson; ArtA.A., College of the Redwoods; B.A., Humboldt StateUniversity; M.F.A., California College of Arts and CraftsBUSHNELL, DOROTHYCounseling, EnglishB.A., Immaculate Heart College; M.A., California StateUniversity, Fresno; M.A., California State University,San Francisco; Ed.D., University of San FranciscoCABEZUT-ORTIZ, DELORESCommunication Skills Center Coordinator; English,Liberal StudiesA.A., Merced College; B.A., M.A., California StateUniversity, StanislausCAINE, ERICEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., University of California, Berkeley;M.A., California State University, StanislausCALITRI, ROBINEnglishB.A., California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., California State University, Fresno
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogCAMBRIDGE, ISABELCounselingB.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., SanDiego State UniversityDAUGHDRILL, JOSHEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., Humboldt State University;M.A., California State University, StanislausCARDOZA, ARTHUR J.Counseling, HistoryB.A., M.A., California State University, SacramentoDAVIS, G. LYLECounseling, Cooperative EducationA.A., Merced College; B.S., M.S., California StateUniversity, Fresno; M.A., University of San FranciscoCASSADY, STEPHEN E.Athletic Director; Head Softball Coach; EnglishA.A., Hartnell College; B.A., University of California,Los Angeles; M.A., San Francisco State UniversityCAZARES, KITTYNursingA.A., A.S., Merced College;B.S., California State University, StanislausCHAPPELL, SUSANChild DevelopmentA.A., Modesto Junior College; B.A., California StateUniversity, Stanislaus; M.A., Pacific Oaks College,PasadenaCHESLEY, RONALDCounselingA.A., Cabrillo College;B.A., M.A., University of Northern ColoradoCLIFFORD, JEANIEPsychologyB.A., M.A., San Diego State University: Ph.D.,University of California, San DiegoCOL-HAMM, CARENAllied Health Division Chairperson; NursingB.S.N., Alfred University; M.S.N., Hunter CollegeCOLOMER-FLORES, MARASpanishB.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoCOLSON, MICHAELPhilosophy, EnglishB.A., M.A., California State University, Long Beach;M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills;M.A., University of California, Santa BarbaraCONSTANTINESCU, EUGENIndustrial Technology, Electronics, DraftingB.S., M.A., Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, RomaniaCROMBIE, KARENBiological SciencesB.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoDAWSON, CAROLINEMathematics, Developmental MathB.S., M.B.A., California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., Fresno Pacific UniversitydeAYORA, MICHAELBusiness Division Chairperson; Business, CooperativeEducationB.S., California State University, Northridge;M.S., Miami University of Ohio; Ed.D., Utah StateUniversityDETTLING, ROYAutomotive TechnologyA.A., Sierra College; B.A., M.A., California StateUniversity, FresnoDeWULF, VALERIEBiologyB.S., University of Washington; Ph.D., University ofSouthern CaliforniaDILLON, DALLAS E.EnglishB.A., Baker University; M.A., St. John's University;Ph.D., Indiana University of PennsylvaniaDiSALVO, BEVERLY J.Developmental and Educational StudiesB.A., University of the Pacific;M.A., University of California, DavisDOIEL, MARKMusic History and Theory, PianoA.A., College of the CanyonsB.F.A., M.F.A., California Institute of the ArtsDONAHER, KIMBERLYAgriculture BusinessA.S., Modesto Junior College;B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University, SanLuis ObispoDONOGHUE, CARMELRegistered NursingA.A., Sacramento City College; B.S.N., California StateUniversity, Chico; M.S., Texas Woman's University
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogDONOVAN, ELIZABETHCounselingB.S., Colorado State University; M.A., ChapmanCollegeFRESTON, PAULABusiness, Paralegal StudiesB.A., Chapman College;M.B.A., Western New Mexico UniversityDUNN, PAULDiesel MechanicsA.A., Merced College; Diesel Equipment MechanicsExperienceFRIEDLAND, FREDERICTheater ArtsA.A., Palomar College;B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Humboldt State UniversityENRIQUEZ, MICHAELRadiologic TechnologyA.A., El Camino College; B.S., Loma Linda University;M.P.A., Golden Gate UniversityFRITZEMEIER, MARIANChild DevelopmentA.A., Sacramento City College;B.A., M.S., California State University, FresnoESTRELLA, CARLBiologyA.A., Long Beach City College;B.S., M.A., California State University, Long BeachGARGANO, GARYPsychologyA.A., Cuesta College; B.A., M.A., California StateUniversity, Fresno; Ph.D., Washington State UniversityEVANS, ROBERTHistoryA.A., San Jose City College; B.A., San Jose StateCollege; M.A.T., Chapman CollegeGLAZIER, MARGARETDevelopmental and Educational Studies CoordinatorB.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.A.,Brigham Young UniversityEYRICH, TERRY L.Science, Math, and Engineering Division Chairperson;ChemistryB.A., California State University, Chico;Ph.D., University of California, DavisGREGORY, AARONAutomotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology ExperienceFALAHI, AMIRCounselingA.A., Merced College; B.A., California State University,Stanislaus; M.A., University of San FranciscoFARAO, JAIMEAgriculture, Animal ScienceB.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispo M.A., California Polytechnic State University,San Luis ObispoFERGUSON, LOUCounselingA.A., Chabot College;B.A., M.S., California State University, HaywardFISHMAN, DAROLAgriculture Division Chairperson; MechanizedAgricultureB.S., California State University, FresnoFLATT, SUSANEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., Fresno Pacific College;M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispoGREGORY, BOBBYCriminology; Reserve Officer Training and In-ServiceTraining CoordinatorA.A., Merced CollegeB.A., California State University, StanislausGRISE, ROCHELLERegistered NursingA.S., Merced College;B.S.N., California State University, FresnoHALLMAN, MAXHonors Program Coordinator; Humanities, PhilosophyB.A., M.A., University of South Carolina;Ph.D., Tulane UniversityHALPIN, WIILLIAMHead Coach, Women’s Water Polo and SwimmingA.A., Merced College; B.S., Fresno College;M.A., Chapman UniversityHAMBY, HARRYDrafting, Industrial TechnologyA.A., Merced College; B.S., Texas A & M University;M.A.M., Embry-Riddle Aeronautics University
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogHOBBS, LEE ANNECommunication StudiesB.A., University of California, Davis;M.A., California State University, FresnoKLINE, SUSANOffice Technologies, Computer Applications, BusinessA.A., A.S., Mt. San Jacinto College;B.S., Azusa Pacific UniversityHOORNAERT, DONALD J.Automotive TechnologyA.A., Diablo Valley Junior College;B.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoKREIDE, CAROLINEGerman, SpanishB.A., State University of New York; M.A., PennsylvaniaState University; Ph.D., University of California,BerkeleyHUNDLEY, AMYEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., M.A., University of California, IrvineIMBROGNO, ROGERHealth, Physical EducationA.A., Merced College; B.A., M.A., Chapman College;Ed.D., University of San FranciscoJENSEN, TRACEYNursingA.A. Indiana University; B.S., St. Francis University;M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., M.S.N.,Georgia College and State UniversityJOHL, AMERJITHistoryB.A., California State University, Chico;M.A., C. Phil, University of California, Los AngelesJOHNSON, MICHAELEconomicsB.S., M.B.A., Idaho State UniversityKAHLERT, SHIRLEYEnglish, Developmental and Educational StudiesB.A., California State University, Hayward;M.A., San Francisco State University;Ph.D., University of California, Los AngelesKAIN, DOUGLASBiotechnology; Environmental TechnologiesB.A.,Ph.D., University of California, BerkeleyM.A., Humboldt State UniversityKELLER, SUSANAnatomy, PhysiologyB.S., University of California, Riverside;M.A., California State University, FresnoKIMOTO, SUSANEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., University of California, Santa Cruz;M.A., San Francisco State UniversityLACEY, VALARIECounselingB.S., Morris College; M.A., Ball State UniversityLATHAM, BRENDALife ScienceA.A., DeAnza College; B.S., California State University,Chico;Ph.D., Syracuse UniversityLAW, KEITHHumanities, PhilosophyB.A., California State University, Hayward;M.A., San Francisco State UniversityLEWIS, ANTHONYHead Football Coach; Physical EducationA.A., Merced College; B.S., California State University,Hayward; M.A., University of San FranciscoLOAIZA, NELSON H.Developmental Education Specialist, EnglishB.A., University of Concepcion/University of Chile;M.A., California State University, ChicoLOR, SUTARACounselingB.S., DeVry Institute of Technology;M.A., Concordia University; M.S., National UniversityLORENZ, MICHAELHistoryB.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., California StateUniversity, StanislausMACIAS, MIREYABiologyA.S., Merced College; B.S., University of California,Davis; M.S., California State University, FresnoMATHEWS, PATRICIACounselingB.G.S., Louisiana State University, Shreveport;M.A.E., Northern Michigan University
General InformationMATTOON, STANDevelopmental and Educational StudiesB.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispo; M.B.A., M.A., California State University,FresnoMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogMONTOYA, JOHNMathematics, Developmental MathB.S., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A.,Fresno Pacific UnitversityMAYER, JILLCorrections, Criminal Justice, Fire TechnologyA.A., Merced College; B.A., St. Martin's College;M.S.W., California State University, FresnoMORIMOTO, DEBRAGeographyA.A., Cypress Community College; B.A., CaliforniaState University, San Bernardino; M.S., Brigham YoungUniversityMAYHUE, JONASIndustrial Technology Division Chairperson; Drafting,CounselingA.A., Merced College;B.A., California State University, FresnoMORRIS, RALPHPolitical Science, HistoryA.A., Merced College; B.A., University of California,Berkeley; M.P.A., California State University, Hayward;M.A., San Francisco State UniversityMcBRIDE, JENNIFERDevelopmental English, EnglishA.A., Merced College;B.A., M.A., California State University, SacramentoMUMFORD, JEREMYEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., M.A., M.F.A., California State University, FresnoMcCALL, SCOTTHead Coach, Men’s Water Polo and SwimmingA.S. Merced College; B.S. University of Massachusetts,Amherst; M.S. California State University, Long BeachMcCALL, THOMASLife, Fitness, and Health Division Chairperson; Health,Physical EducationA.A., Merced College;B.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoMcCANDLESS, MICHAELEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A.,California State University, StanislausMcCLENAHAN, PAUL C.Cooperative EducationA.A., Merced College;B.A., California State University, FresnoMcMILLAN, WENDYCounselingA.A., Palomar College; B.A., California State University,San Diego; M.S., National UniversityMEIDINGER, MAIMathematics, Developmental MathB.A., California State University, Fullerton;M.S., University of ArizonaMEIDINGER, STEPHANMathematics, Developmental MathA.A., Rancho Santiago College;B.A., M.A., California State University, FullertonNAGANO, JEFFREYHVAC, Industrial MaintenanceIndustrial Technology ExperienceNAVARES, DESMONDMathematicsB.A., California State University, Sacramento;M.S., California State University, HaywardNEAR, DELIAReference LibrarianB.A., University of California, Riverside;M.L.S., University of California, BerkeleyNELSON, CURTISMusic, ChorusB.M., University of Saskatchewan, Canada;M.C.M., Western Conservative Baptist SeminaryNICOLL-JOHNSON, MARKEnglish, Developmental EnglishA.B, Occidental College; M.A., University of OregonORTIZ, MYSHELEnglish, Developmental EnglishA.S., Merced College, B.S., M.A., California StateUniversity, FresnoPECCHENINO, MICHELLENutritionA.A., Merced CollegeB.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispo; M.A., Chapman University
General InformationPEDRETTI, CHRISTOPHERHead Baseball Coach; Physical EducationA.A., Merced College; B.S., San Jose State University;M.A., University of San FranciscoPENNEY, BARBARAChild DevelopmentB.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;M.A., California State University, Los AngelesPIRO, VINCENTEnglishB.A., M.A., San Jose State UniversityPISTORESI, JONAEBusiness, ManagementB.S.C., University of Santa Clara;M.B.A., Golden Gate UniversityPLECNIK, CHRISTINEChemistryB.S., University of California, Irvine;Ph.D., Ohio State UniversityPOINTS, ROBERT C.Developmental EducationA.B, M.A., Eastern State University, Richmond;Ed.D./Ph.D., University of California, BerkeleyPOWER, DONALDMathematics, Developmental and Educational StudiesB.A., Whittier College; M.A., Harvard University;M.S., California State University, FresnoPROVENCIO, GLORIANursingA.A., Merced CollegeB.S., California State University, StanislausM.S.N., California State University, FresnoRANDALL, RICHARDSocial Science Division Chairperson; Political ScienceA.A., Modesto Junior College; B.A., California StateUniversity, Stanislaus; M.A., University of California,DavisRASMUSSEN, JACQUELINOffice TechnologiesOffice Technology and Vocational EducationExperienceRENTERIA, ENRIQUECounselingA.A., Merced College; B.A., M.A.,California StateUniversity, FresnoMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogRETEMEYER, JIMMathematics/Developmental MathA.A., Merced College; A.S., Community College of theAir Force; B.A., California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., Fresno Pacific UniversityRODUNER, STACEYChild DevelopmentB.A., San Francisco State University;M.A., Mills CollegeROSE, K. JUDYDirector of Radiologic TechnologyA.S., Merced College; B.S., Consortium of theCalifornia State University, Long Beach; M.A., John F.Kennedy UniversityRUCK, CAROLINEAccounting, BusinessA.S., Yuba College;B.S., M.S., California State University, ChicoRUSSELL, WILLIAMHead Men's Basketball Coach; Health, PhysicalEducationA.A., Merced College; B.S., University of the Pacific;M.A., University of San FranciscoSAAD, HANIEngineering, MathematicsB.S., M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D. WashingtonState UniversitySAICH, BRENTSociology, Human ServicesB.A., California State University, StanislausM.S.W., California State University, FresnoSALLES, JANICEBusiness, Office TechnologyB.S., Southwest Texas State UniversitySAWYER, PENELOPEDirector of Vocational and Registered NursingProgramsR.N., O'Connor Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.,University of the State of New York; M.S., CaliforniaState University, FresnoSCHADE, PATRICIAEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., University of New Hampshire;M.A., Boston College
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogSCHLINGER, CHARLESMathematicsA.A., Ventura College; B.S., Humboldt State University;M.S., University of Nevada, RenoSWARTS, DEBICounseling, Disabled Student ServicesB.A., Chapman University;M.S.W., California State University, FresnoSCOTT, JOHN W.Computer StudiesB.A., California State University, Hayward;M.B.A., Pepperdine UniversityTABER, JORYEnglish/Develpmental EnglishB.A., M.A., Humboldt State UniversitySEVERO, SALVADORHealth, Physical Education; Assistant Football CoachB.S., Humboldt State UniversityM.A., Adams State CollegeSMITH, DANIELNursingA.S., Merced College; B.S.,California Polytechnic StateUniversity, San Luis Obispo;M.S., California State University, FresnoSOBALVARRO-BUTLER, NATALIESpanishB.A., California State University, Chico;M.A., University of California, IrvineSOTO, GREGORYCounseling, Transfer Center CounselorA.A., Merced College; B.A., Sonoma State University;M.A., St. Mary’s College of CaliforniaSPARKS, ROX ANNNursingA.A., University of New York, Regents;B.S., Excelsior CollegeSTANFORD, MICHELLECounselingB.A., M.A., San Jose State UniversitySTAPLETON, TONIComputer Applications, Office TechnologiesBachelor’s equivalent, Bournemouth University,England; M.S., Eastern Illinois UniversitySTEARNS, JANICENursingB.S.N., Loma Linda University; M.S.N., California StateUniversity, Dominguez HillsSTEELEY, JODETTEHistoryA.A., Modesto Junior College;B.A. California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., California State University, SacramentoTAMBERI, JANISCounseling, Disabled Student ServicesB.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoTANIGUCHI, ROBERTMathematicsB.S., University of Utah; M.Ed., Utah State UniversityTANIOKA, EILEENLearning Disabilities SpecialistB.A., San Francisco State University;M.A., Fresno Pacific College; M.A., Fresno PacificUniversityTASSEY, JEFFCounseling, AgricultureA.A., Merced College; B.S., Fresno State;M.A., San Jose State UniversityVANGAY, JONASGuidance Division Chairperson; Counseling, HmongA.S., University of Lyon; B.A., Ecole Speciale desTravaux Publiques du Batiment et de l'Industrie, Paris;M.S., Academy of Versailles; B.S., M.S., CaliforniaState University, Stanislaus; Ed.D., California StateUniversity, Fresno/University of California, DavisVILHAUER, CRAIGAccountingB.S., California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispo; M.B.A., California State University, StanislausVIOREL, GEORGEEnglish, Developmental EnglishA.A., American River College;B.A., M.A., California State University, Sacramento;B.A., M.A., California State University, StanislausWALLS, WILLIAMDrafting, Electronics, Industrial TechnologyA.A., A.S., Merced College;B.S., California State University, FresnoWHITE, ANTHONYEnglish, Developmental EnglishB.A., M.A., California State University, Sacramento;M.A., Portland State University
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogWIEBE, STEVENEnglishB.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoWILKINS, FLOYDCounselingB.A., San Francisco State; M.A., Chapman College;Ed.D., Nova UniversityWILSON, DEEChemistryB.S., Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., Universityof Nevada, RenoWILSON, KRISTAChemistryA.S., Merced College; B.S., California State University,Stanislaus; Ph.D., University of California, DavisWILSON, LENICEReading, Developmental ReadingB.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison;M.A., California State University, StanislausWYATT, JOANNVocational NursingB.S., New York State University, Plattsburg, New York;M.A., Chapman CollegeYANAGI, CARYComputer StudiesB.A., Southern Methodist University; M.A., PepperdineUniversity; M.S., Golden Gate UniversityYOUNG, JANEECommunication StudiesB.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoEducational DirectorsANDERSEN, ANNDirector, Office of Relations with SchoolsB.A., University of California, Santa BarbaraBONNER, LESLIEDirector, Community ServicesA.A., San Francisco City CollegeCOLETTO, REGINAActing Director, Cal-SOAPB.A., California State University, Chico;M.A., California State University, StanislausCULVER, NATALIEActing Director, Employer-focused Training CenterA.A., Hartnell College;B.S.,California State University, Stanislaus;M.A., San Jose State UniversityCURTAZ, DONALDDirector, Research and DevelopmentA.A., San Francisco City College;B.A., M.A., San Francisco State UniversityKING, DEANNADirector, Foster Care EducationB.A., California State University, FresnoLYLE, JANETDirector, Off-Campus Centers and Non-Credit ProgramMARASHLIAN, RICHARDDirector, Disabled Student Services/Student HealthServicesA.A., Kings River Community College;B.A., M.A., California State University, FresnoREINHARDT, SHARONDirector of Financial Aid, RegistrarB.S., University of W est FloridaRENDON, LUISActing Director, Independent Living ProgramB.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;J.D., New College of California, School of LawSCORBY, MARILYNDirector, Child Care CenterA.A., Merced College;B.A., Pacific Oaks CollegeWALSH, SUSANDirector, Learning Resources CenterA.A., Merced College; B.A., University of California,Davis; M.L.S., San Jose State University; Ed.D.,California State University, Fresno/University ofCalifornia, DavisWIENS, KARYNDirector, Employer-focused Training CenterA.A., Merced College; B.A., Chapman University
General InformationMerced College 2005-2006 CatalogGeneral District InformationThe History of Merced CountyPrior to the finding of gold in California, the central SanJoaquin was a pristine place. The wild clover grew tallerthan a horse’s head; the streams teemed with salmon,bass, and trout; and grizzly bears and antelope roamedfar and wide. The early inhabitants of the valley werethe Northern Valley Yokuts, who roved the entire floorof the San Joaquin Valley and were estimated tonumber around 30,000. In an 1806 expedition, EnsignGabriel wrote of finding a welcomed river to quench theexpedition’s thirst. He named it El Río de la NuestraSeñora de la Merced, the river of mercy. When the goldseekers overran the area on the way to the gold field,times changed.Finally, when California became a state in 1850,Mariposa County covered much of the central valley,extending to a mutual boundary with San Diego andLos Angeles counties. In 1855, farmers of the lowlandsdecided they did not have much in common with theminers of the foothills and mountains and petitioned tohave a section split off to form a new county. When thepetition was granted, Merced County was formed byGovernor John Bigelow on April 19, 1855. On 1857 taxassessment rolls, the new county boasted of apopulation of 277. The first county seat was in Snelling.Once the railroad came through the county, much ofthe business and the county seat moved to the newtown of Merced, which incorporated in 1889.For Merced County the growth, and the change comingwith it, has continued.District and OrganizationThe Merced Community College District is composedof most of Merced County, the area of the ChowchillaUnion High School District in Madera County, and theDos Palos Joint Elementary School District. TheGoverning Board is made up of seven electedmembers.The Beginnings of the College DistrictMerced College is a California Public CommunityCollege operated by the Merced Community CollegeDistrict, which was formed by a vote of the people ofthe Le Grand and Merced Union High School Di
General Information Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog . CAMBRIDGE, ISABEL . Counseling . B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., San Diego State University
