Welcome! Moorpark College opened in fall 1967 with 2,500 students and 50 employees. Today, Moorpark College has more than 14,000 students and more than 400 faculty and staff. Thanks to the foundation laid by the founders and the excellent work of everyone on our campus, we can rightfully brag that our students easily transfer...readily enter careers...excel in state-recognized athletic programs and a nationally recognized forensics team... and benefit from teaching and learning innovations. Thank you for joining our excellent higher education learning community! I personally welcome you and wish you every success in achieving your educational goals at Moorpark College. Pam Eddinger, President Why are you here – maybe you want to prepare for a profession, or enhance some skills, or learn more about yourself as you encounter new concepts and thinking? Whatever your reason, the faculty welcomes you and looks forward to getting to know you, knowing that we will learn from each other. Moorpark College is a special place with many opportunities and services to help you realize your dreams. Welcome! Margaret Tennant, Academic Senate President Year ofDEMOCRACYYear of DEMOCRACY An informed citizenry is essential to a healthy democracy. To that end, part of our goal at Moorpark College is to prepare and encourage students to be critical thinkers. Through the next two semesters of democracy-themed activities and speakers, we hope to inspire in students a passion for knowledge of the political world to help them fulfill these roles as responsible citizens. With this task in mind, Moorpark College is pleased to announce “The Year of Democracy.” Joanna Miller & Lee Ballestero Year of Democracy Co-Chairs Academic Calendar................................................................3 Vision and Mission Statements..............................................4 Welcome to Moorpark College Moorpark College Catalog 2008/09 2 wELCOME TO MOORPARK COLLEGE Academic Calendar 2008-09 Moorpark College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Fall and Spring – as well as a Summer intersession. Course times and delivery modes are noted in each semester’s Schedule of Classes. Information on “scheduling options” is available on page 7 under “Educational opportunities.” To match specific scheduling needs with the course offerings, consult each semester’s Schedule of Classes. Those schedules are available on campus about five weeks before each semester begins and online at www.moorparkcollege.edu. The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed below for each primary semester. However, the specific length of each course dictates its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Check on-line for such particulars or with Registration and Records. Detailed registration information is readily available at moorparkcollege.edu and in each Schedule of Classes. FALL SEMEStER, 2008 August 18 - December 17, 2008 Aug. 16/17............ First day of semester-length Saturday/Sunday classes. Aug. 18 ................. First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. Aug. 29 ................. Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. Aug. 30-Sept. 1..... No CLASSES - Labor Day holiday. Sept. 12................. Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry. Sept. 19................. Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for semester-length classes. oct. 30.................. Last day to apply for Fall 2008 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement Nov. 8/9 ................ Saturday/Sunday classes held. Nov. 10.................. No CLASSES - Veteran’s Day. Nov. 21.................. Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” Nov. 27-30 ............ No CLASSES - Thanksgiving Holiday. Dec. 11-17............ Final Exam Week for Fall 2008. SPRinG SEMEStER, 2009 January 12 - May 20, 2009 Jan. 12 .................. First day of semester-length traditional classes First day of late registration. Jan. 17/18............. First day of semester-length Saturday/Sunday classes. Jan. 19.................. No CLASSES - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. Jan. 23 .................. Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. Feb. 6.................... Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry. Feb. 13-16 ............ No CLASSES - Presidents’ Day/Weekend. Feb. 17.................. Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for semester-length classes. April 2................... Last day to apply for Spring 2009 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. April 3................... No CLASSES - Staff Flex Day. April 4/5 ............... Saturday/Sunday Classes Held. April 6-12 ............. No CLASSES - Spring Break. April 24................. Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” May 14-20 ............ Final Exam Week for Spring 2009. May 21.................. GRADUATIoN SuMMER intERSESSiOn, 2009 Moorpark College typically offers classes in the Summer that meet anywhere from four to eight weeks with classes starting May, June and July. The goal is to maximize offerings at times most helpful for all students, including returning students, graduating high school seniors and students home for the summer from four-year schools. The summer Schedule of Classes is available on campus and at local libraries as well as on-line at www.moorparkcollege.edu. 3 Moorpark College Catalog 2008/09 wELCOME TO MOORPARK COLLEGE Vision Statement At Moorpark College, we encourage quality and believe our strengths have been and will continue to be people—their flexibility, their responsiveness, and their willingness to meet the needs of our students and community. We believe that building on these strengths provides an educational experience appropriate to the students’ needs and within the College’s mission. Specifically, our actions and decisions are based on the following beliefs: • We will provide the best services, programs and opportunities for students. • We encourage creativity and innovation and we will try new ideas and new things. • All students attending Moorpark College will receive the support they need to meet their individual educational goals. • Students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions will receive up-to-date and accurate information to facilitate transfer. • We will increase our responsiveness to business and industry in changing economic climates. • We are an integral part of the community. To best implement our actions and decisions, our internal working environment is based on the following beliefs: • Shared governance is an accepted part of our decision-making process. • We will strive to build greater trust, understanding, and cooperation between the other segments of the Ventura County Community College District and Moorpark College. • We will provide all staff with support for professional development. Mission Statement As a public community college, Moorpark College offers programs and services accessible to the community. Drawing from a student-centered philosophy, Moor- park College creates learning environments that blend curriculum and services in providing to students: • Introductions to the broad areas of human knowledge and understanding; • Courses required for university transfer and career preparation or advancement; • Skills in critical thinking, writing, reading, speaking, listening, and computing; • Exposure to the values of diversity locally, nationally, and internationally; • Extracurricular activities that promote campus community involvement and personal development; • Preparation for the challenges and responsibilities of life and change in a free society and the global community. History Moorpark College was established in 1963 by the Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District. Soon after, a 134-acre site on Moorpark’s eastern city boundary was secured in a combination donation/purchase from the Strathearns, a local ranching family. In 1965, taxpayers passed an $8 million bond to build the first phase of the district’s second community college. Construction of the Administration, Library, Science, Technology, Campus Center, Gymnasium and Maintenance buildings began in 1966. With the paint barely dry and remnants of construction rubble still evident, Moorpark College opened on September 11, 1967. Dr. John Collins, the College’s first president, greeted nearly 1,400 students and 50 new faculty members on that day. Enrollment doubled in the first few years as the College added vocational education to its role of preparing students for transfer to four-year schools. Dr. Robert Lombardi became the College’s second president in 1971. Dr. Ray Hearon held the longest term as president, serving from 1974-1989. The Moorpark College Foundation was formed in 1980 to spearhead construction of an athletic stadium, amphitheater and observatory. In 1985, the 4,000-seat stadium was named for Paul Griffin, Jr., a local developer and major benefactor. In 1987, the Carlsberg Amphitheater and Charles Temple observatory were dedicated as part of the College’s 20th anniversary celebration. During the 1980s, several other buildings were completed: Applied Arts, Creative Arts, Humanities/Social Science, Music, and Student Services. In 1989, the Center for Learning Assistance Services opened for service. Dr. Stanley Bowers served as president from 1989-1991, followed by Roger Boedecker, who served from 1991-1992. Dr. James Walker became president in 1992, but was called away to serve as Interim Chancellor in 1995. Dr. Darlene Pacheco served as interim president during Walker’s absence from 1995-1996. Fiscal constraint, brought about by the state’s economic downturn, stalled growth at the College in the early 1990s. Despite hard times, the College completed state- funded construction of the Communications Building (1991) and the Performing Arts Center (1995). The forensics team maintained national ranking while the athletic teams continued to dominate the Western State Conference. In 1997, the Child Development Center and Disabled Students Center were expanded. In 1998, two new conference rooms were built in the Campus Center and an acoustic shell was installed on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center. In 1999, the 27,000 square foot Fred Kavli Science Center opened, housing the math, science and computer studies programs. This facility also provides student access to a 50-station computer lab. In 1999, students were first able to access their academic records and register for classes on-line at: www.moorparkcollege.edu. In 2000, a high school for high potential juniors and seniors opened on the Moor- park College campus. In 2001 the first High School at Moorpark College graduating class numbered 55. In March of 2002 Ventura County voters passed Measure S, a bond that will provide $356 million in construction financing for the Ventura County Community Colleges, of which $104 will be used to renovate/expand Moorpark. Moorpark is poised to grow to 17,000 students by the year 2015 and bond monies will fund 23 new or renovated classroom buildings and related facilities.. In July, 2002, Dr. Eva Conrad became Moorpark’s eighth president replacing Walker who retired. Fall 2002 enrollment swelled to 15,400 and work began on a new Library and Learning Resources Center. In 2004 the college’s first bond project was completed, a parking lot renovation that added 600 spaces. In 2005, the second bond project was completed, the installation Moorpark College Catalog 2008/09 4 wELCOME TO MOORPARK COLLEGE of an all-weather track and artificial turf playing field. In September 2005, the new Library/Learning Resources building opened. A new child development center opened in January of 2007. February 2007 marked the beginning of an endangered butterfly species captive rearing program at America’s Teaching Zoo. The Palos Verdes blue Butterfly’s primary rearing site is in San Pedro on government land. In May, 2007, the college unveiled an updated seal in preparation for adoption of a whole new logo. The college had used the seal since it opened in 1967 as its only logo. over the years college staff that didn’t want to use the seal created their own logo for their documents. In 1997, graphics professor Ted Phillips created a 30th anniversary logo that featured cypress trees and the fountain. In 1998, college officials adopted this logo for business cards and stationary. In 2006, the college chose Ventura-based BBM&D to update the seal as well as design a new logo that can be used on stationery, in all printed outreach materials and on the web. The new logo will be adopted at the start of the college’s 40th year in August. Then, the college will use the seal for ceremonial purposes and official transcript documents and will use the new logo for all corporate identity and marketing projects. The old library was renamed Fountain Hall and opened for classes in Fall, 2007. The 2008-2009 Academic year is dedicated to college wide study on the Democracy. Through its continued attention to quality and innovation, Moorpark College has become one of the top community colleges in the nation. Based on enrollment Moorpark ranks first in the state for transfer to the University of California and California State University systems. No local college does a better job preparing students for their future. Moorpark College graduates are making meaningful contributions to both the public and private sectors in Ventura County, the state and the nation. Student Profile Fall 2007Enrollment Full-Time Students.......................................................................................6,324 Part-Time Students.......................................................................................8,602 Female.............................................................................................7,963 (53.3%) Male.................................................................................................6,653 (44.6%) Unknown..............................................................................................310 (2.1%) ToTAL..........................................................................................................14,926 Age: 17 and younger.............................................................................................. 5.6% 18-21............................................................................................................... 55% 22-39............................................................................................................29.6% 40 and over .................................................................................................... 9.8% Ethnicity: Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander ..................................................................... 9.5% Black .............................................................................................................. 2.3% Hispanic .......................................................................................................16.6% Native American ........................................................................................... 1.0% White............................................................................................................58.4% other ............................................................................................................12.2% International Students Enrollment.................................................................115 For information about the International Students Program, call (805) 378-1414. 2007 Associate Degrees Awarded ........................................................................................................1,409 2007 Certificates Awarded............................................................................................................202 2007 Transfer Data University of California ...................................................................................304 California State University...............................................................................916 Private Colleges................................................................................................497 out of State Four Year University ...................................................................232 2007 Financial Aid Total financial aid awarded ................................................................$5,199,300 Total scholarships awarded ....................................................................$150,000 5 Moorpark College Catalog 2008/09