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Chabot-Las PositasCommunity CollegeDistrictChabot College25555 Hesperian BoulevardHayward, California 94545Telephone: (510) 723-6600CHABOT COLLEGE WORLDWIDE WEBURL: http://www.chabotcollege.edufax: (510) 782-9315District Office5020 Franklin drivePleasanton, California 94588Telephone: (925) 485-5236THIS CATALOG IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMAT. CONTACT THE DISABLEDSTUDENT RESOURCE CENTER, BUILDING 2400 OR CALL 510-723-6725.
Chabot CollegeServing The. . .Castro Valley Unified School DistrictDublin Unified School DistrictHayward Unified School DistrictLivermore Valley Joint Unified School DistrictNew Haven Unified School DistrictPleasanton Unified School DistrictSan Leandro Unified School DistrictSan Lorenzo Unified School DistrictSunol Glen Elementary School DistrictRobert E. CarlsonPresident Chabot College2Chabot College 2003-2005
President’s MessageWelcome to Chabot College!For more than 40 years, Chabot has been meeting the educational needs of the East Bay’s growing, diverse community. With its excellentprograms and services, it has earned a reputation as one of the top community colleges in the state.We offer more than 100 programs of study to help you reach your goals. You can begin a new career, learn new skills to upgrade your presentjob, prepare for transfer to a four-year college, or just take an interesting course to enrich your life.Because of the varied needs of the population, we work hard to fit college into your schedule. We offer classes in the evening and on weekends, and we offer classes on television and on-line. We have a program especially designed for working adults, one geared toward the 55and older crowd, and courses specified for women re-entering the workforce.So look through this catalog to find information on all of our academic programs and our student support services. We think you’ll findsomething that will change your life. After all, that’s why were here.Robert E. Carlson, Ed.D.PresidentChabot College 2003-20053
Board of TrusteesBack row: (l to r) Alison Lewis, Gary Craig, Gary Schwaergerle, Donald “Dobie” Gelles,Barbara Mertes. Front row: (l to r) Susan Cota, Isobel Dvorsky, Arnulfo Cedillo.The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is governed by a Board of Trustees that is responsible for all policy decisions. Thoseserving on the board in 2002 are Isobel Dvorsky, president; Dr. Arnulfo Cedillo, secretary; Gary R. Craig, Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles,Dr. Alison Lewis, Dr. Barbara Mertes, and Gary Schwaergerle.Dr. Cedillo has been a member of the board since 1985, representing Trustee Area 3. He resides in Union City.Mr. Craig was first elected to the board in 1985 and represents Trustee Area 6. He resides in Hayward.Mrs. Dvorsky has represented Trustee Area 2 since her first.election to the board in 1985. She resides in San Leandro.Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles was elected in 1998 to represent Trustee Area 4. He resides in Castro Valley.Dr. Lewis has been a member of the board since 1991, representing Trustee Area 1 . She resides in Hayward.Dr. Mertes was first elected to the board in 2000, representing Trustee Area 7. She resides in Livermore.Mr. Schwaergerle was elected in 2000, representing Trustee Area 5. He resides in Pleasanton.Trustees EmeritiE.J. “Jay” Chinn* .196I-1985Elva M. Cooper .1987-1996Ann H. Duncan .1971-1984Dorothy S. Hudgins .1967-1987Lawrence R. Jarvis*.1975-1987James S. Martin .1969-1975* Deceased4Fred M. Duman.1967-1991Edward E. Martins.1961-1967Fredrick T. Sullivan .1961-1971William A.Tenney .1961-1967L. Arthur Van Etten* .196I-1985Margaret R. Wiedman .1977-1989Chabot College 2003-2005
Table of ContentsCALENDAR 2003-2004 .7-8COLLEGE INFORMATION DIRECTORY .9-10GENERAL INFORMATION .11-15DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES.16GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .17-20Requirements for the Degree of Associate in Arts.17-18Requirements for the Degree of Associate in Science.19-20TRANSFER TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.21-24Breadth Transfer Requirements to the California State University .23Breadth Transfer Requirements to the University of California.24ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM .25-26DEGREE PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER MAJORS.27-29COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.30-139DISTRICT AND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS.140COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES.141STUDENT SERVICES .142-158Matriculation.142Admissions .143Registration Procedures.144Registration Policies.144Counseling .147SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.148Employment and Career Services Center.148AmeriCorps .148Teacher Preparation Program.148CalWORKS .148Children’s Center.149Disabled Student Program & Services .149EOPS/CARE.149Financial Aid .150Intercollegiate Athletics.150Learning Communities.150Daraja.150PACE .151Puente .151Tutorial Center .151Women’s Studies .151Associated Students .151Chabot College 2003-20055
Table of ContentsStudent Life.152Bookstore .152Student Health Center.152Alcohol, Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs .153Drug-Free Workplace .153Medical Emergencies on Campus .153Health and Accident Insurance.153Housing.153Lost and Found .153Parking .154Car-Pooling .154Bicycles-Motorcycles.154Public Transportation .154Visitors to the College .155Use of Facilities.155Pets .155Veterans Educational Assistance.155Student Rights and Privacy.156Campus Safety and Security .156ACADEMIC REGULATIONS .159-163Scholastic Standards.159STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .164-171Student Conduct and Due Process Policy.164Student Conduct and Due Process Procedures .166Student Grievance: Policy .167Americans with Disabilities Act .170Campus Posting.171ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF.172-179District .172Faculty.172Faculty Emeriti .175Classified Staff .177Classified Staff Emeriti .178Index .180-184Location Maps: Chabot College.inside back cover6Chabot College 2003-2005
Calendar 2003-2004JULYS M T W T1 2 36 7 8 9 1013 14 15 16 1720 21 22 23 2427 28 29 30 31Fall Semester 2003F4111825S5121926August 11,12.New Faculty OrientationAugust 13.District ConvocationAUGUSTS M T W T F13 4 5 6 7 810 11 12 13 14 1517 18 19 20 21 2224 25 26 27 28 2931S29162330SEPTEMBERS M T W T F1 2 3 4 57 8 9 10 11 1214 15 16 17 18 1921 22 23 24 25 2628 29 30S6132027OCTOBERS M T W T F1 2 35 6 7 8 9 1012 13 14 15 16 1719 20 21 22 23 2426 27 28 29 30 31S4111825NOVEMBERS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930DECEMBERS M T W T F1 2 3 4 57 8 9 10 11 1214 15 16 17 18 1921 22 23 24 25 2628 29 30 31Orientation WeekS6132027August 14 .Staff Development DayAugust 15 .College/Division DayAugust 18.INSTRUCTION BEGINSAugust 23.Instruction Begins Saturday ClassesAugust 30 .No Saturday ClassesSeptember 1* .Labor Day-HolidaySeptember 2.Last Day to Withdraw from Classeswith a No-Grade-of-RecordSeptember 3 .CENSUS DAYSeptember 19.Deadline for Petitioning to CompleteClasses on a “Credit/No Credit” BasisOctober 15 .DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR GRADUATIONEND OF FALL SEMESTER 2003November 10.Last Day to Withdraw fromClass with Automatic “W”November 10* .Veterans Day-HolidayNo InstructionNovember 26*, 27*, 28*, 29**.Thanksgiving RecessNo InstructionDecember 13 .LAST DAY OF CLASSESDecember 15-20 .FINAL EXAMINATION PERIODAND FILING OF GRADESDecember 20** .Final Examination Saturday ClassesDecember 22-January 19.Semester RecessNo Instruction*Holiday-All Employees**Saturday Only ClassesNOTE:For deadline dates for short term and late start classes, consult instructor, Admissions and Records, or go towebsite www.chabotcollege.edu.Chabot College 2003-20057
Calendar 2003-2004Spring Semester 2004JANUARYS M T W T F1 24 5 6 7 8 911 12 13 14 15 1618 19 20 21 22 2325 26 27 28 29 30S310172431FEBRUARYM T W T F2 3 4 5 69 10 11 12 1316 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 27S7142128S18152229S M17 814 1521 2228 29S M41118255121926MARCHT W T2 3 49 10 1116 17 1823 24 2530 31APRILT W T16 7 813 14 1520 21 2227 28 29F5121926S6132027S M61320277142128January 24**.Instruction Begins Saturday ClassesFebruary 8 .Last Day to Withdraw from Classeswith a No-Grade-of-RecordFebruary 9 .CENSUS DAYFebruary 13*, 14** .Lincoln’s Day-Holiday-No InstructionFebruary 16* .Washington’s Day-Holiday-No InstructionFebruary 20 .Deadline for Petitioning to CompleteClasses on a “Credit/No Credit” BasisApril 5-10 .Spring Break-No InstructionF29162330S3101724MAYS M T W T F S12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31JUNET W T1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 2429 30January 20.INSTRUCTION BEGINSF4111825S5121926TBA .Flex DayApril 12 .Last Day to Withdraw fromClasses with Automatic “W”April 16 .DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR GRADUATIONEND OF SPRING SEMESTER 2004May 15**.Last Day of Saturday ClassesMay 21 .LAST DAY OF CLASSESMay 22** .Final Examinations Saturday ClassesMay 24-28 .FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD ANDFILING OF GRADES*Holiday-All Employees**Saturday Only ClassesNOTE:The 2004-2005 calendar will appear in a catalog addendum to be published spring2004.NOTE:For deadline dates for short term and late start classes, consult instructor, Admissions and Records, or go towebsite www.chabotcollege.edu.8Chabot College 2003-2005
Information DirectoryTelephone (510) 723-6600TELEPHONENUMBERTELEPHONENUMBERPRESIDENT .723-6640Institutional PlanningProgram ReviewInstitutional ResearchMarketing and Community RelationsGrant DevelopmentCollege FoundationAlumni AssociationStaff DevelopmentVice-President, Business Services.723-6618Fiscal ServicesBudget Development and ManagementPurchasing ControlCollege BookstoreCollege Box OfficeCollege BursarCollege Master CalendarFacilities RentalCollege MailroomCollege Maintenance and OperationsCollege Capital ConstructionCollege SwitchboardDirector, Campus Safety.723-6771Manager, Bookstore.723-6925Assistant Manager, Bookstore.723-6925ACADEMIC SERVICESVice-President.723-6626Dean, Information Services .723-6755Instructional and Administrative ComputingTechnology Services (Intranet, Webmaster)Library and Learning Resources (Library Studies)HUBTutorial Services (Tutoring)Distance Education CenterDirector, Media Services .723-6756Television StationPublication GraphicsDuplicating CenterDean, Business and Workforce Development.723-6652Business Sciences (Accounting, Business Administration,Marketing, Real Estate, Work Experience)Technology and Engineering (Apprenticeship,Automotive Technology, Inspection, Machine ToolTechnology, Welding Technology)VTEAVocational Education (CCCAOE, Advisory Committees)ApprenticeshipsEconomic DevelopmentTech Prep2 2 ProgramsDean, Health and Natural Sciences .723-6897Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene, EMT, Paramedics,Health, Health Information Technology, MedicalAssisting, Nursing, Nutrition)Technology (Fire Service Technology)Science (Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry,Geology, Physics)Dean, Language Arts and Humanities.723-6805Humanities (Architecture, Art, Creative Arts, Film,Foreign Language, Graphic Design, Humanities,Interior Design, Music, Philosophy, Photography,Religious Studies, Theater Arts)Performing Arts CenterLanguage Arts (English, Speech, Mass Communications,ESL, Learning Skills)Dean, Mathematics, Computer Sciences,and Engineering .723-6864Business (Computer Application Systems)Science/Math (Mathematics, Computer Science)Technology and Engineering (Design Technology,Electronics and Computer Technology, Engineering,Engineering Technology)Dean, Physical Education, and Athletics .723-7202Physical Education (Athletics, Dance, P.E.)Dean, Social Sciences andCommunity Education .723-6669Social Sciences (Administration of Justice,Anthropology, Early Childhood Development,Economics, Geography, History, Political Science,Psychology, Recreation and Leisure Services,Sign Language, Sociology)QUEST/GerontologyPACEISLS ProgramCommunity EducationContinuing EducationChabot College 2003-20059
Information DirectoryTELEPHONENUMBERSTUDENT SERVICESVice-President .723-6744Dean, Counseling.723-6717Counseling (Psychology Counseling)Transfer CenterCourse and Program ArticulationMatriculationDaraja ProgramStudent OutreachInternational StudentsDirector, Admission and Records .723-6703Student Online Services Center (SOS)Special Student Admission .723-6715Veterans Services.723-6910Director, Financial Aid .723-6714Dean, Special Programs and Services .723-6916EOPS/CAREDSP&SCalWORKSPuente ProgramAmeriCorps/Teacher PrepTutorial CenterEmployment/Career Services CenterDirector of Student Life .723-6914Student ActivitiesAssociated Student GovernmentASCC Scholarship ProgramClubs and OrganizationsFlea MarketOff-Campus HousingDirector, Children’s Center.723-748310TELEPHONENUMBERDistrict Office(Use Area Code 925 for telephone numbers with a 485 prefix.)BUSINESS OFFICE/FISCAL SERVICESVice Chancellor .Roy V. StutzmanAccounting.Buyer .Annie HarrisController .Mazie BrewingtonMaintenance and Operations.Tim NelsonCHANCELLOR.(Board of Trustees, Operation of District)District Director, Public Informationand Marketing .Jennifer L. AriesCHABOT-LAS POSITASCOLLEGES FOUNDATION.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAND CONTRACT EDUCATIONDistrict Dean.Leslie RoeCHIEF MANAGEMENTINFORMATION OFFICER.PERSONNEL OFFICEPersonnel Information.Human Resources Director .PLANNING, DEVELOPMENTAND RESEARCHVice 85-5235485-5204Chabot College 2003-2005
General InformationThe Chabot-Las Positas CommunityCollege DistrictHistoryThe Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is in its40th year of providing educational opportunities to residents ofthe Bay Area.The formation of a “junior college district” was approved bythe voters on January 10, 1961, and the first board of trusteeselected on April 18, 1961. Chabot College opened for classes onSeptember 11, 1961, on a seven and one-half acre temporary sitein San Leandro with an enrollment of 1,163 students. The 94acre Chabot College site on Hesperian Boulevard in Haywardopened for its first day of classes on September 20, 1965.Chabot College primarily serves residents of Alameda Countyin the East Bay area, including the district communities of CastroValley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City.The site for Las Positas College on 147 acres in Livermore waspurchased in October, 1964, and the college-known then asChabot College’s Valley Campus-opened for instruction onMarch 31, 1975, in four buildings designed for 600 students.The institution was designated California’s 107th communitycollege by the California Community Colleges Board ofGovernors in October, 1988.Las Positas College primarily serves residents of AlamedaCounty and a portion of Contra Costa County in the Tri-Valleyarea, including the district communities of Dublin, Livermore,Pleasanton and Sunol.The 2002 fall semester registration totaled 22,000 day, eveningand Saturday students at Chabot College and Las Positas College.The district serves 18 public high schools and four parochialschools.AccreditationChabot College is accredited by the Western Association ofSchools and Colleges. Chabot College is also accredited by theCouncil on Dental Education, American Dental Association, theCommittee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation in collaboration with the American Hospital Health InformationManagement Association and the American Medical AssistingAssociation. The Program in Nursing is accredited by theCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing. The college is approvedby the California State Department of Education and is a memberof the American Association of Community and Junior Collegesand the Community College League of California.Appropriate courses are fully accepted on transfer by theUniversity of California, the state college and university system,and by private four-year colleges and universities.The College is approved for the training of veterans and for theeducation of foreign students.Board Priorities 2002-2004The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District’s Board ofTrustees will work as an ethical and cohesive team in supportingthe Chancellor’s maintenance of a fiscally sound and creative learnChabot College 2003-2005ing environment for students and a productive and rewarding environment for staff. The Board will judge its effectiveness by:1. Adhering to the Board policies that require regular and consistent evaluations in order to improve student and staff performance;2. Requiring all Board reports to be well documented, timely,and thoughtfully prepared with all pertinent information sothat Board Members will have sufficient information uponwhich to make sound decisions;3. Encouraging and supporting risk-taking challenges inprogram development and delivery;4. Keeping informed on State and Federal trends and policiesaffecting community colleges’ operations;5. Supporting community college partnerships with business,industry, and government that will benefit student and staffdevelopment; and6. Operating in an open, honest, and ethical decision-makingenvironment.Chabot College Vision andMission StatementsVisionChabot College commits to providing educational excellence.This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive range of educational programs and services that meets the needs of its diversecommunities.MissionChabot College is a comprehensive community college thatprovides quality educational opportunities to all individuals whoseek to enhance their knowledge and to improve their skills. TheCollege offers both traditional and non-traditional methods oflearning and student support services and activities that fosterstudent success and enrichment. The College encourages sensitivity to all cultures, respects diversity among students, faculty, andstaff, and is responsive to the demands of rapidly changing in ourglobal community. In addition, the College provides resources andprograms that help students develop a sense of civic and socialresponsibility and a commitment to life-long learning.To accomplish this mission, the College provides the followingacademic programs: Technical and career-vocational education programs Transfer education programs to four-year universities General education Basic skills instruction English as a Second Language programs Community and Continuing Education programsChabot CollegeStrategic Planning ThemesInstitutional objectives were developed through a college-widestrategic planning process that was guided by the InstitutionalPlanning and Budget Council (IPBC). Initial college-wide workshops and meetings in Fall 2000 led to the identification of majorplanning themes and goals. During 2002-03, “theme teams,”composed of a cross-section of members of the college commu11
General Informationnity, identified issues facing the college and proposed objectivesand activities under each theme. These objectives are reviewedand prioritized each year by the IPBC.THEME A: Excellence in Education. Focus on Teaching/Learning.THEME B: Creation of a Healthy College Community.Focus on Valuing People.THEME C: Community Service, Partnerships, andCollaboration. Focus on Development of aCollege Without Boundaries.THEME D: Visioning, Leading and Communicating. Focuson Managing for Innovation.THEME E: Strategic Planning for Continuous Improvement. Focus on Future and Mission.THEME F: Supporting Operations of the College. Focuson Efficient Services to Core Operations.THEME G: Support for Student Access, Equity and Success.Focus on Student Development.Chabot College Educational PhilosophyAnd Objectives StatementChabot College is dedicated to serving the community by providing an excellent learning-teaching environment which willenable all students to achieve fulfilling and productive lives.The College believes in strong cooperative working relationships with other institutions of higher learning and local schooldistricts, and with business, government, and industry.The College supports the basic tenet of our democracy that allindividuals must be given equal opportunity, to prepare themselves to assume the privileges and responsibilities of self-governance in a rapidly-changing world where philosophical values andpolitical practices may be in conflict.The College believes strongly that all individuals should beafforded the opportunity to reach their highest potential ashuman beings and as responsible members of society. It is throughthese principles that both the individual and community benefit.The College’s faculty and staff believe strongly in the practiceof ethical behavior and in the encouragement of honest thoughtbased on critical analysis and independent thinking. We believesuch qualities can best be attained in an atmosphere where thefreedom to create and to explore ideas is accepted.The College believes that the qualities of an educated personinclude knowledge, competency, concern for the ecological environment, dedication to learning, kindness, and respect for thedignity of diverse peoples and cultures. An educated person is prepared to make responsible decisions as result of problem-solvingand critical analysis.12Chabot College believes that all students should have theopportunity to participate actively in the educational process,make significant choices, and achieve increasing self-direction.We believe that the College should encourage and support creativity and innovation emanating from a diverse faculty whosevalues reflect those of the community college mission and whosepresence and leadership serve as models for students.Chabot College is a higher education institution which providesappropriate educational programs, learning resources, and studentservices to a culturally rich and ethnically diverse student population. The College remains sensitive to the varying interests andphysical abilities of students and provides appropriate and specialprograms for those who have learning differences or difficulties.Adhering to the basic requirements of the Community CollegeMission as outlined in AB1725, Chabot College provides the following programs:- Technical and career-vocational education program
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, California 94545 Telephone: (510) 723-6600 CHABOT COLLEGE WORLDWIDE WEB
