College Catalog (2011-2012)

2011-2012 College Catalog: Campus Services

Bookstore

The bookstore is located in the Red Mountain Building, room 103 and is open all year long for textbooks, supplies, TMCC merchandise and great snacks to keep you going. Hours are posted on our Web site, which is open 24/7 at www.tmcc.bkstr.com. We are open extended hours at the beginning of each term.

The bookstore gladly offers refunds and exchanges. However, it is mandatory that you bring in the sales receipt, return merchandise in "like-new" purchase condition with the plastic wrap unopened (if applicable). The last day for a full refund is one week after the start of classes. After that, you will have two business days from the date of purchase to return your text. Software is not returnable if the plastic wrap or package has been opened. For more information on refunds or exchanges, contact the bookstore at 775-673-7172

Please note: the cost of books is not included in class fees.

Child Care/Kindergarten

The E.L. Cord Child Care Center is your partner in the care and education of your child. Our center is conveniently located on TMCC's Dandini Campus. To enroll your child in care, or our licensed kindergarten program, please stop in and fill out a wait-list card. The Center offers full-time and part-time options for children of students, employees, and the community. A Semester Care Option is available to TMCC students and faculty.

A first and last week's tuition payment is due upon your child's registration, as well as a $50 per child enrollment fee. Semester Care requires a $25 deposit, 50% of tuition before care begins and the remaining 50% is due within 20 business days.The center is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 775-674-7515 for details and rates or stop in and pick up a brochure.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center in RDMT 101 is available for staff and student membership, as well as selected physical education classes.

The TMCC Fitness Center provides a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff for physical activity and general wellness. The center also promotes educational opportunities and an overall health awareness environment. To join the fitness center, purchase a membership or day pass at the controller's office or take a physical education class that requires time in the fitness center. See the current class schedule for information on those courses.

The Fitness Center has a variety of machine and free weights as well as cardio equipment. Each cardio piece has a heart rate monitor and CD/DVD player. The center also has men's and women's locker rooms with two showers, facilities and lockers. Lockers are available for rent or day use. Inquire within the fitness center for hours of operations, membership fees and locker rentals. Contact the fitness center at 775-674-7974 or visit our Web site http://fitness.tmcc.edu or stop by the center in RDMT 101.

Food Services

The cafeteria is located in RDMT 222. The coffee cart is in the Sierra Building lobby. Vending machines are available in each building.

Computer and Wireless Access

The Information Technology Operations Department supports computing access for students at TMCC's Dandini Campus (Sierra Building, room 109), Meadowood Center (south building, room 124) and High Tech Center at Redfield (building B, room 100). Access at the IGT Applied Technology Center is available at the Nell J. Redfield Learning Resource Center (room 106). These labs are staffed, equipped with software used for instruction at the college and have access to the Internet and electronic mail. Labs are supported in part by the TMCC Student Technology Fee and are available to all currently enrolled students. Each lab is open throughout the semester and hours are posted at each location and on the TMCC Web site at www.tmcc.edu/ito/academic/computerlabs/. For specific questions regarding hours and services, call information technology at 775-674-7695.

To access these computing resources or to log in to the TMCC academic classroom computers, or the TMCC wireless network, students will need to log in with their TMCC student email username and password, i.e., just the username such as doej, not the full email address. To activate your TMCC student email account, log on to email.tmcc.edu and follow the prompts.

If you need assistance or have forgotten your password, go to my.tmcc.edu/support for support options.

Housing

Students from outside the Reno/Sparks area or who must relocate to attend school are encouraged to make arrangements for housing at their earliest convenience. The college does not own, operate or maintain listings of approved housing facilities for students.

Elizabeth Sturm Library, Meadowood Library, Redfield Library, IGT Applied Technology Center Library

The TMCC libraries are committed to serving the academic and general information needs of students, staff and faculty. Reference librarians are enthusiastic and passionate about assisting students in finding and using the resources most efficient and effective in completing assignments and developing critical thinking skills and information literacy.

In a dedicated library classroom, reference librarians conduct library orientations for classes and tailor these orientations to specific disciplines. The library print and electronic collections support both curriculum and general interest. Reference books are an excellent starting point for research. The library subscribes to online databases that provide full-text access to magazine and peer-reviewed journal articles. Online databases are available on the library's home page from any computer in the world linked to the Internet. Passwords are required for off-campus access. The library houses a video collection that supports classroom instruction. Students can borrow videos for viewing in the library or at home.

Library hours vary by semester and may be found on the library's website. Students may reach a librarian in person at the reference desk in the library, by telephone at 775-674-7602 or online at www.tmcc.edu/library.

Materials are checked out at the circulation desk. Patrons must have a library card to check out materials. Books may be checked out for a three week loan period and renewed twice, unless another patron has requested the item. Patrons may renew their materials either at the library circulation desk or by telephone at 775-674-7600. Reserve items are available for library use at the circulation desk. Photocopying is available at $.10 per page.

Both floors of the Dandini Campus Elizabeth Sturm Library contain ample seating and spacious tables for study. Windows from the second floor embrace panoramic views of the Truckee Meadows and Sierra Mountains. The walls of the library are adorned with the art of students and local artists.

The library also has a branch at the IGT Applied Technology Center that assists the vocational-technical programs and our collaborative efforts with Washoe County School District students. For library hours and assistance, call 775-857-4960.

Library services are available on the first floor of the Meadowood Center, 5720 Neil Road. The Meadowood Center library collection includes materials that support Adult Basic Education, ESL, general studies and grant writing. For library hours and assistance, call 775-824-3816.

The library also provides services on the first floor of the High Tech Center at Redfield, 18600 Wedge Parkway, building B. The Redfield collections primarily support the Nursing and Veterinary technology curricula. For library hours and assistance, call 775-850-4049.

Phi Theta Kappa International

Honor Society for the Two-Year College

The TMCC Alpha Pi Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was chartered in 1989. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among associate degree students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, creates an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, enhances lively fellowship for scholars and stimulates interest in continuing academic excellence. Phi Theta Kappa has been recognizing academic achievement in two-year colleges since 1918. Invitation to membership in Phi Theta Kappa can be extended by the chapter to students enrolled in an associate degree program. The student must have completed at least 12 hours of course work, above the 100-level, leading to an associate degree and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Qualified students will receive a letter of invitation to become members, then periodic emails about chapter meetings and events.

Recreational Facilities

Students registered in one (1) or more credits are entitled to use the TMCC Fitness Center. Check with the fitness center for current semester fees and hours, call 775-674-7974 or stop by RDMT 101.

Students registered for seven (7) or more credits at TMCC are entitled to use the facilities at the Lombardi Recreation Building, University of Nevada, Reno at specified hours upon payment of a $67.50 per semester fee. Check the class schedule or inquire at the TMCC controller's office for current semester and wellness pass fees.

Student Health Insurance and Health Resources

Enrolled students may choose to enroll in an optional health insurance plan. Students should determine which plan best meets their personal needs since each plan has significant differences in coverage, options and premium amounts. Students are encouraged to review the options carefully before purchasing a plan. Students complete the appropriate application and submit payments directly to the selected insurance provider. Payment of premiums is not processed through the TMCC business office. For more information about available plans please visit the office of the dean of student services.

Student Publications

The college funds a bimonthly student newspaper, ECHO. The newspaper, which publishes seven issues each semester, is designed to inform students about the college, its functions and activities. Students interested in becoming members of the publications staff or contributing relevant articles, photographs or other materials are encouraged to contact the student publications office at 775-673-7171.

Transportation

RTC RIDE, the public transportation system of the Reno/Sparks area is available to and from TMCC campuses and education center. Check the class locations page of the current class schedule for the Citifare routes that service specific TMCC locations. For route and schedule information, call Citifare customer service at 775-348-RIDE (775-348-7433) or visit www.citifare.com. Each individual student is responsible for transportation to the college.

Equity and Diversity Office

The equity and diversity office is responsible for initiating cooperation from students, faculty, staff and community members to make the college more inclusive, aware, sensitive and understanding of our diverse community environment. The areas of focus include cultural awareness, diversity training and under-represented student advocacy. The office strives to build tolerance and provide a climate of inclusiveness without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran or marital status. It also maintains a work and learning environment with a policy of zero tolerance for sexual harassment or discrimination and also provides training for all administrators, faculty and staff.

The equity and diversity office is located at 7000 Dandini Blvd., in the Elizabeth Sturm Library, room 200. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 775-673-7105 for more information.