College Catalog (2011-2012)

2011-2012 College Catalog: Overview

Vision

Truckee Meadows Community College creates the future by changing lives.

Mission

Truckee Meadows Community College promotes student success, academic excellence and access to lifelong learning by delivering high quality education and services to our diverse communities.

Values

The values upon which Truckee Meadows Community College bases its mission and vision statements are the principles, standards, and qualities the college considers worthwhile and desirable. Truckee Meadows Community College is committed to:

  • Student access and success
  • Excellence in teaching and learning
  • Evidence of student progress through assessment of student outcomes
  • Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
  • Collaborative decision making
  • Community development through partnerships and services
  • Ethical practices and integrity
  • Respect, compassion, and equality for all persons
  • Responsible and sustainable use of resources
  • Fostering attitudes that exemplify responsible participation in a democratic society

STRATEGIC GOALS

Strategic Initiative 1: Achieving Student Success

Goal: To foster a culture that ensures access to programs and services essential to students' academic and personal achievement, and demands and supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Strategic Initiative 2: Welcoming and Diverse Environment

Goal: To enhance and ensure an environment that is mutually respectful, socially supportive, accessible, safe, physically pleasing and provides opportunities for personal growth.

Strategic Initiative 3: Stewardship of College Resources

Goal: To achieve college goals through responsible human and resource development and management.

Strategic Initiative 4: Partnerships and Service

Goal: To expand and maintain partnerships and promote service to the community.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • read and understand the contents of the course catalog;
  • become familiar with all college policies and procedures;
  • be aware of college deadlines, including dates for registration, fee payments, dropping classes and registration changes;
  • keep the college informed of changes in name, address, phone number, enrollment changes which could affect financial aid awards and/or any other circumstances which could affect satisfactory progress toward a degree;
  • attend class and complete all assignments in accordance with the expectations established by the instructor; and
  • behave in a manner which contributes to a positive learning environment for all in the classroom and on the campus.
    (See Appendix L or contact the associate dean of student support services at 775-673-7114 to address any conduct concerns.)
  • Use the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS beginning on page D-1, the FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE beginning on page E-1 and a current class schedule to plan your course of study.
  • Use the worksheet of your chosen program to plan and track your progress. See page B-7 for information on the course catalog that you use to determine graduation requirements.
  • Use the STUDENT INFORMATION, COLLEGE PROGRAMS and APPENDICES to find the answers to questions you may have.

Physically or learning disabled students may call 775-673-7277 to receive a copy of this course catalog in a more accessible form.

ACCREDITATION STATUS

TMCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, (an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education).

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

TMCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, handicap or national origin in the programs or activities which it operates. All operating policies of the college pertaining to, but not limited to, the instructional programs, student services programs, learning resources services and the employment of all professional, classified and student employees direct such nondiscrimination.

The college is in compliance with Executive Order 11246, Title VII Civil Rights Act (1964) as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1991 Civil Rights Act and all other federal, state and Nevada System of Higher Education rules, laws, regulations and policies.

The equal opportunity and affirmative action policy statements, grievance procedures and sexual harassment policy can be found in Appendices M and N of this course catalog. All matters of alleged discrimination under the previously cited laws, regulations and policies should be referred to the affirmative action officer.

DISCLAIMER

The TMCC course catalog describes anticipated programs, courses and requirements. These are subject to modification at any time to accommodate changes in college resources or educational plans. The course catalog does not constitute a contractual commitment that the college will offer all the courses or programs described. The college reserves the right to eliminate, cancel, reduce or phase out courses, programs and requirements for financial, curricular or programmatic reasons. The college also reserves the right to limit enrollment in specific programs and courses, to change fees during the student's period of study and to require a student to withdraw from the institution for cause at any time.

COLLEGE LOCATIONS

DANDINI CAMPUS

7000 Dandini Boulevard, Reno, NV 89512 • 775-673-7000
TMCC's main campus houses the administrative functions of the college—everything from admissions and records to financial aid to student development services—as well as a wide variety of academic and occupational programs.

TMCC MEADOWOOD CENTER

5270 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502 • 775-829-9004
The Meadowood Center offers a variety of academic and personal enrichment classes. The Workforce Development and Continuing Education and Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language programs are housed at the Meadowood Center.

IGT APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

475 Edison Way, Reno, NV 89502 • 775-856-5300
The TMCC IGT Applied Technology Center provides students with education and training opportunities in industrial technologies. The center's mission, "to provide world-class training for a technically skilled workforce and guarantee results through student successes," is driven by a faculty and staff who believe in delivering quality education that leads to high-wage, high-skill jobs.

TMCC/NELL J. REDFIELD FOUNDATION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

505 Keystone Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 • 775-789-5671

TMCC HIGH TECH CENTER AT REDFIELD

18600 Wedge Parkway, Building B, Reno, NV 89511 • 775-850-4000