2016-17 ADA Accessible Catalog

703 Pages·2016·5.38 MB·English

by  Diana Beglet

Table of Contents
A Message from Our President ...................................................................................................................................2
Registration Calendar .................................................................................................................................................3
Statement of Institutional Commitment .......................................................................................................................4
MHCC Locations .........................................................................................................................................................4
Steps to Getting Started at MHCC ..............................................................................................................................5
Online Learning ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Math Pathways at MHCC ............................................................................................................................................7
Transferring to a University .........................................................................................................................................8
Degree and Certificate Requirements .........................................................................................................................9
Programs and Majors ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Resources and Special Programs ........................................................................................................................... 252
Academic Information and Policies ......................................................................................................................... 265
Student Rights & Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 276
About Mt. Hood Community College ....................................................................................................................... 277
Course Information .................................................................................................................................................. 281
Professional Staff .................................................................................................................................................... 462
Quick Information Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 471

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, Mt. Hood Community College has
the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. This catalog is not a contract between MHCC and current
or prospective students. Some policies and procedures are subject to change. For the most current information please
visit the MHCC Homepage.

Cover artwork painted by Jade Souza in MHCC instructor Matteo Neivert’s ART283 painting class.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
WELCOME TO YOUR COLLEGE
Whether you are a new student or continuing your education, we want you to know we are here to help you reach
your educational goals.
Mt. Hood Community College takes pride in its work to serve students and improve our communities. Our mission of
‘Transforming Lives | Building Communities’ is what we are all about.
When we say ‘Transforming Lives’ we commit to providing the education and services you need to accomplish your
goals. Whether your dream is designing a great piece of art or striving to provide the best health care possible, we
will guide you to your goal, and support you along the way.
As you achieve success – through learning and service – we accomplish the mission of ‘Building Communities’
together. Your achievements as a student lead to your accomplishments in your career and life. Whether you use
your skills and talents at a local business, or volunteer at a school or social service agency, you make our community
better. Together, we build great communities for all.
Always remember we are your college, and together we build brighter futures.
Go Saints!

Dr. Lisa Skari
President

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REGISTRATION CALENDAR
Subject to change. For the most current information, please visit mhcc.edu/RegistrationCalendar.
2018-19 CALENDAR Summer 2018 Fall 2018 Winter 2019 Spring 2019
Course schedule goes online April 19 April 26 October 11 January 24
Registration opens for students with
…75 or more credits May 3 May 10 October 25 February 7
…60 or more credits May 4 May 11 October 26 February 8
…45 or more credits May 7 May 14 October 29 February 11
…30 or more credits May 8 May 15 October 30 February 12
…15 or more credits May 9 May 16 October 31 February 13
…New and transfer students May 10 May 17 November 1 February 14
Online registration closes June 24 September 23 January 6 March 31
Term begins June 25 September 24 January 7 April 1
Last day to drop with a refund* July 1 September 30 January 13 April 7
Last day to withdraw from an individual August 10 November 9 February 22 May 17
class (no refund) or change grading type
Last day to completely withdraw from all August 24 December 7 March 15 June 7
classes
Final examination week begins August 27** December 10 March 18 June 10
Term ends September 1 December 15 March 23 June 16
Please note that summer term contains 8-week and 5-week course options. 8-week courses begin June 25. First 5-
week session begins June 25 and second 5-week session begins July 30. Check dates carefully when registering for
summer term courses.

2018-19 SCHEDULED EVENTS AND COLLEGE CLOSURES

July 4 – Closed: Independence Day December 24 – January 1 – Closed: Winter Break
September 3 – Closed: Labor Day January 21 – Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
November 12 – Closed: Veterans Day March 25 – 29: Spring Break
November 21 – No classes: Faculty Non-Service May 27 – Closed: Memorial Day
November 22 – 23 – Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday June 14 – GED Graduation
December 18 – Closed: Staff In-Service Day June 15 – Commencement

*To check for your specific course drop-with-refund dates, check your registration screen on MyMHCC. For questions
about drop, withdrawal and change of grade type dates for non-standard length classes, contact Admissions,
Registration and Records at [email protected] or call 503-491-7393.
**Final exams during summer term happen during regularly scheduled class hours and do not follow the fall, winter,
and spring term final exam schedule.
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STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT
MHCC is committed to maintaining a respectful working and learning environment with a zero tolerance policy
regarding all forms of harassment and discrimination.
It is against College policy for any employee, student or vendor/contractor to engage in harassment or discrimination
of any member of the College community based on but not limited to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin,
age, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
The College shall comply with all local, state and federal laws with regard to non-discrimination and non-harassment.
Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation
will be addressed consistent with college policies.

MHCC LOCATIONS
To view more detailed maps, visit Campus Directions and Parking Maps at mhcc.edu/maps.

MHCC Gresham Campus
26000 SE Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030
503-491-6422
TriMet bus routes 20, 80, 81, and 82
MHCC Maywood Park Campus
10100 NE Prescott St.
Portland, OR 97220
503-491-6100
TriMet bus route 87
The Bruning Center (home of MHCC’s Nursing and LPN programs)
1484 NW Civic Dr.
Gresham, OR 97030
503-491-6700
TriMet MAX Blue Line
Worksource Portland Metro Gresham
19421 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97233
503-660-1440
TriMet bus route 20
Small Business Development Center
484 SE 187th Ave.
Portland, OR 97233
503-491-7658
TriMet bus route 20 and MAX Blue Line
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STEPS TO GETTING STARTED AT MHCC
1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Complete the general admission application at my.mhcc.edu/admissions to get your MyMHCC username and
password. Check your email for a welcome letter from [email protected] within 1-2 business days* of completing
the application. *Provide your social security number on the application for faster service.
2. NAVIGATE YOUR NEXT STEPS
Use your MyMHCC username and password to sign in to Navigate, which will guide you through your next steps
including:
 Applying for financial aid and VA benefits
 Determining course placement or transferring credits to MHCC from another college
 Setting up your account to receive important text message and email alerts from MHCC
 Where to go for first-term advising
 And much more!
3. GET ORIENTED
Before you can register for your first term at MHCC, you must complete the online orientation. This interactive
orientation takes most students 20-30 minutes to complete.
After completing the online orientation and other steps such as placement testing, visit the Orientation Center for
assistance with first-term advising, online registration, and completing financial aid steps. For more info, see
mhcc.edu/oc.
Transfer students need to complete the steps on mhcc.edu/TransferToMHCC before visiting the Orientation Center
for registration help.

Admission information for:
 Transfer Students - MHCC accepts credits from regionally-accredited colleges and universities. Have your
OFFICIAL transcripts sent electronically or by mail to: MHCC Admissions Office, 26000 SE Stark St.,
Gresham, OR 97030. Follow the remaining steps at mhcc.edu/TransferToMHCC. There is an additional
process for international transcripts.
o Military Transcripts: MHCC accepts and reviews the Joint Services Transcript and/or DD214 and
applies credits using the American Council on Education's guidelines. Credit may be granted for
military courses based upon The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed
Services and if the courses apply to the student’s MHCC major.
 Underage Students - Persons under 18 years of age, who have not graduated from high school, have not
been released from compulsory attendance, or have not obtained a GED (General Educational Development)
diploma, must follow special admission procedures to enroll.
 International Students - MHCC welcomes your application as an international student. We will do all we
can to make your stay here a valuable international experience.
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I’M REGISTERED FOR CLASSES - NOW WHAT?
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
If you are using financial aid (FAFSA):
☐ Keep checking MyMHCC under the Financial Aid link for any missing documents.
☐ If you complete everything, including accepting your award and completing the financial aid orientation form, your
tuition bill will be paid automatically the second week each term.
☐ For best results, file a new FAFSA before February 1 each year for the next school year.
If you are NOT using financial aid, or your aid is not enough to cover all tuition and fees, or you have not
completed all financial aid steps:
☐ Set up a payment plan or pay your bill on MyMHCC with a debit or credit card before the deadline each term.
☐ Note: you must have a social security number or tax ID number on file in order to set up a payment plan.
☐ If using cash or check to pay, take payment to the customer service desk inside Student Services.
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DAY
☐ Print your schedule from MyMHCC close to the start of the term to make sure you know where all your classes
are located - sometimes classrooms change between the time you registered and when classes start. Also note
start/end dates as well as drop with refund dates. Schedule a tour, if needed. Attend a new student orientation
activity (check with the Orientation Center for options.)
☐ If you are waitlisted for a class, double check before class starts to see if you’ve been added. If you are still
waitlisted when classes start, make sure you attend the waitlisted class the first day with the Add/Drop form and
get instructor signature to be added. If your class is online, correspond with the instructor early during the first
week of the term about being added to the course.
☐ Make sure you can access your MHCC student email account.
☐ Purchase your textbooks as early as possible. Find which textbooks are assigned to your classes through the
bookstore website. Keep your receipt in case you need to return anything or make any exchanges. Financial aid
can help you purchase books if everything is complete, starting each Friday before the term begins, through the
second Monday of each term.
☐ Put all your class days and times into your planner or cellphone calendar. Make sure to reserve two hours of
homework time per week for every credit you are taking. For example, 12 credits = 24 hours of homework
(reading, studying, research, writing) outside of class.
☐ Get your Student Activity (ID) Card in the Library or the Student Union. ID cards are available 24 hours after
registering for classes, starting one week before the term begins or anytime throughout the term.
GETTING TO CAMPUS
☐ If driving to campus, arrive early! Parking lots tend to get full shortly after 8 a.m. If you cannot find a place to park,
the best place to go is to the Gym parking lot, near the intersection of Kane and 17th.
☐ Questions after you arrive? Stop at one of the “Ask Me” tables during the first two days each term or swing by the
Student Union at any time.
THROUGHOUT THE TERM
☐ Head over to the Learning Success Center to do your homework and get help from tutors.
☐ Attend FREE Success Series Events throughout the term on a variety of helpful topics.
☐ Make an appointment with your adviser soon after the term starts to make an academic plan and pick classes so
that you’re ready to register for the next term!
6 Denotes course is regularly offered online.
ONLINE LEARNING
503-491-7170 | Room AC1350 | mhcc.edu/OnlineLearning | mhcc.blackboard.com | my.mhcc.edu
Online Learning at MHCC offers convenient and flexible courses that fit your lifestyle by bringing education to you.
Students use interactive technologies to complete work anytime, anywhere, within given due dates as long as they
have access to a computer and internet connection.
Online Learning courses can be fully online or hybrid, a combination of web and physical on-site presence. In the
course schedule, fully-online courses will have a “W” in the section number and hybrid courses will have an “H” in the
section number.
Some online classes require proctored exams that must be completed at a specific location such as on campus, at
an approved testing location near you, or by using a third party service.
Three of MHCC’s degree programs can be obtained by solely taking classes online and are academically equivalent
to traditional, on-campus courses. In addition, students can choose from a wide variety of credit online courses that
can be taken in combination with face-to-face classes. Look for the in this catalog to see which courses are offered
fully online on a regular basis.
FULLY ONLINE DEGREES
 Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT)
 Associate of Science Degree (AS)
 Associate of General Studies Degree (AGS)

For additional information on being a successful online student, visit mhcc.edu/OnlineLearning. Free online tutoring
is also available through the Learning Success Center for all MHCC students.

MATH PATHWAYS AT MHCC
MHCC now offers two pathways in mathematics.
The track a student needs will depend on the student’s major and/or transfer plan. Students should see an adviser to
discuss the best math track for their degree, educational goals, and/or transfer university requirements.

STATISTICS TRACK
MTH058 Quantitative Reasoning I (6 credits)  MTH098 Quantitative Reasoning II (4 credits)  MTH105
Mathematics in Society (5 credits)  MTH243 Statistics I (4 credits)

CALCULUS TRACK
MTH060 Beginning Algebra I (4 credits)  MTH065 Beginning Algebra II (4 credits)  MTH095 Intermediate Algebra
with Right Triangle Trigonometry (5 credits)  MTH111 Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Functions (5 credits)  MTH112
Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry/Geometry (5 credits)  MTH251 Calculus I: Differential Calculus (5 credits)

Students majoring in Elementary Education have a slightly different math pathway. Some sciences majors at the
university level require both calculus and statistics. Please see an adviser to ensure you are taking the correct
courses.
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TRANSFERRING TO A UNIVERSITY
MHCC is a great starting place for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students can complete all or
most of their lower division (first and second year) general education requirements prior to transferring.
Admission requirements are different at each college and university; therefore, it is vital to plan ahead for transfer.
Students should use transfer resources and advising at both MHCC and at their four-year college to help ensure a
smooth transfer process.
In order to be admitted to public universities in Oregon, two years of high school or two terms of college foreign
language (including American Sign Language) is required. Students planning to get a BA will need two full years of
college-level foreign language or ASL.
TRANSFER / ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
MHCC has over 100 transfer / articulation agreements with universities that ensure students can complete their
associate degree at MHCC and transfer as juniors to specific university programs. New agreements are developed
on a regular basis.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS / CO-ENROLLMENT
Students may be co-admitted to a university and MHCC at the same time to complete both associate and bachelor’s
degree requirements. MHCC’s current co-enrollment partners are:
 Eastern Oregon University (EOU)
 Oregon Tech (OIT)
 Oregon State University (OSU)
 Portland State University (PSU)
 Warner Pacific University (WP)
 Western Oregon University (WOU)
OTHER TRANSFER RESOURCES
Classes that help you plan ahead
 HD100 College Success during your first term at MHCC.
 HD225 Transferring to a Four-Year College during your first or second term at MHCC.
 HD208 Career and Life Planning during your first, second, or third term at MHCC.
TRIO-SSS
TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS) provides academic, career, personal, and transfer advising, financial
aid, scholarship information, guidance, tutoring, and 4-year college and university visits to eligible MHCC students
whose goals are to earn a certificate or associate’s degree from MHCC and then transfer to a 4-year college or
university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
Faculty Advisers
Faculty advisers provide expertise to students majoring in their fields. Lists of advisers for all majors are updated
annually and posted to the MHCC website.
Academic Advising and Transfer Center
Students with General Studies as their major can meet with an academic adviser to create an education plan or learn
more about transfer options. Regular visits to the Academic Advising and Transfer Center by transfer college
representatives also enable MHCC students to make personal inquiries related to their transfer plans.
Transfer Days
Each winter term, representatives from colleges and universities visit MHCC for Transfer Days. This event gives
students the opportunity to investigate several colleges at one time.
8 Denotes course is regularly offered online.