LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

07-08 CATALOG

[REV. 07/07]

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 VISION 


Los Angeles City College is an urban oasis of learning that educates minds, opens hearts and celebrates community.
 MISSION STATEMENT


As a comprehensive community college, Los Angeles City College offers programs, course work, support, and guidance to develop a community of learners, both near and far, with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for optimal growth and action in their personal and professional lives.

As its primary mission, Los Angeles City College offers post-secondary lower division arts and sciences and vocational courses enabling students to complete:

• a curriculum designed in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution

• an associate degree or certificate leading directly into entrance into the work force

The College affirms the essential role of remedial and basic skills instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), and support services that are intrinsic to student success at the post-secondary level.

The College recognizes its responsibility to provide general education and occupational retraining activities to the community at large.

The College advances state, region, and local economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to work force improvement.

The College commits to providing educational and cultural activities that contribute to the general well being of the community it serves.

 

 INTRODUCTION 


Set on an attractive 49 acres, Los Angeles City College was the original location for UCLA before it moved to Westwood, CA. The college facilities include more than a dozen multistory classroom buildings including a library, computer labs, fitness centers, theatre, and TV/film studios.
Through a $147 million bond award, the college is further enhancing itself with a new and advanced technology learning facility, increased parking, and expanded athletic/fitness and child development centers.
(Note: LACC does not provide campus housing. However, inexpensive rentals are available in the surrounding community.)

Our student body is one of the most diverse in the country. Students range in age from late teens to seniors and come from every ethnic group, culture and country in the world.

We are proud to have ranked 35th among all community colleges across the country in awarding 2-year certificates to students; 33rd in awarding associate degrees to minority students; and 23rd in awarding associate degrees to Hispanic students. (Community College Week, June 24, 2002, On-line Edition.)

 

Satellite Learning Centers


Wilshire Center: www.lacitycollege.edu/offsite/wilshirectr/
The Wilshire Education Center, is located on the 5th floor of the Paramount Plaza at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, west of Normandie - (323) 953-4000 ext. 2130 or (213) 805-4230.

 

Northeast Campus: Fletcher & San Fernando Rd./Atwater Village
Currently under construction, this satellite location includes the historic Van de Kamp Bakery building, now under restoration.

 

We also offer distance learning (taking classes via computer and/or video) through Instructional Television and on-line courses.

 
 HISTORY 

 

Los Angeles Junior College was established on September 9, 1929, by the Los Angeles Board of Education. Dr. William H. Snyder served as the institution’s first director. During its first year, we offered only first-semester courses. The “semi-professional courses” were for students who wanted to limit their college education to two years, and the “certificate courses” were for those looking to continue toward university work. There were more than 1,300 students taught by some 54 faculty. The first Associate in Arts degrees were conferred June 19, 1931.

Governance of LACC has changed through the years. Until 1931, it was a division of the Los Angeles Secondary School District. In 1931, the electorate voted to establish a separate Los Angeles Junior College District. In 1938, the Board of Education changed the name to Los Angeles City College. In July 1969, the California State Legislature enacted legislation allowing the separation of the nine-campus Los Angeles Community College District from the Los Angeles Unified School District. A seven-member Board of Trustees was elected and formally assumed governance. (The other eight colleges in the LACCD are: East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; Southwest College; West Los Angeles College.)

The chief executive officers of Los Angeles City College since its founding have been:

 

Dr. William H. Snyder, Director ..............1929-1934

Dr. Rosco C. Ingalls , Director ...............1934-1945

Dr. Einar W. Jacobsen, President ............... 1946-1948

Dr. Howard S. McDonald President ...........1949-1955

Dr. John Lombardi, President ..........................1955-1966

Dr. Glenn G. Gooder, President ....................1966-1970

Dr. Louis Kaufman, President ..........................1970-1973

Dr. John H. Anthony, President ....................1973-1977

Dr. Stelle Feuers , President ...........................1978-1989

Dr. Edwin Young, President .......................... 1989-1991

Mr. Jose L. Robledo , President .................. 1991-1997

Dr. Mary Spangler, President ....................... 1997-2003

Dr. Doris Givens, President ........................... 2003-2005

Dr. Steve Maradian ..............................2005-2008
 
 DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY 

 

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) affirms the principle that individuals should have opportunities to develop to their full potential. To that end, our main responsibility is to students and to providing an education that benefits students and enables them to contribute to society.

 

The LACCD colleges, therefore, should be accessible to all individuals who have the capacity and motivation to profit from higher education. Curricula and services of our colleges should provide means for fulfilling the promise of open access.

 

We recognize the necessity to adapt to the changing educational needs of the LACCD communities and to the growing diversity among students. The quality of the educational experience is judged by its value to students and communities, not merely by quantitative appeal. We further recognize that academic freedom is essential to excellence in education.

 

The mission of the LACCD colleges is to provide comprehensive lower-division Transfer Education, Occupational Education, General Education, Transitional Education, Counseling and Guidance, Student Services, Continuing Education, Community Services, and Joint Programs that are appropriate to the communities served and that meet the changing needs of students for academic and occupational preparation, citizenship, and cultural understanding.

In pursuit of this mission, we endeavor to:

• promote equal opportunity for participation;

• maintain appropriate standards for academic achievement;

• provide an educational environment that meets the needs of students with varied learning skills;

• provide support services that contribute to instructional effectiveness and student success;

• affirm the importance of multi-cultural, international, and inter-cultural collegiate experiences that foster individual and group understanding; and

• manage effectively educational and financial resources.
 FUNCTIONS OF THE LACCD COLLEGES 

 

To accomplish the educational philosophy and mission of the Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles City College offers the following types of educational programs.

• Transfer. A college program that enables the student who completes two years of study to continue upper division (third year) work at accredited four-year colleges and universities through careful and continuous articulation with accredited collegiate institutions and high schools.

 

• Occupational. An occupational education program planned to offer the student basic business, technical, and professional curricula to develop skills that can lead to employment, job advancement, certification, or the Associate degree.

 

• General Education. A program of General Education course work consisting of Associate degree programs and other planned experiences that develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the student to be effective as a person, a family member, a worker, and a citizen, thereby enhancing the quality of life for the individual and for the society at large.

 

• Transitional Education. A program of remedial and basic skills education for students needing preparation for community college.

 

• Continuing Education. A program of continuing education consisting of graded and ungraded classes to provide opportunities for personal and occupational competence that supplements formal full-time college attendance.

 

• Counseling and Guidance. A counseling and guidance program incorporating academic, career, and personal counseling to assist the student in the establishment of educational goals and in the selection and pursuit of a life work compatible with his or her interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

 

• Student Services. A student services program assisting students in matters of admissions, financial aid, job placement, matriculation and other related student services activities.

 

• Community Services. A program of not-for-credit classes offered to meet the needs of the community for vocational and recreational courses, community and cultural events, and civic functions, completely financed by fees charged those attending the classes.

 

• Joint Programs. Joint programs with business, industry, labor, education, government, international and other institutions that are of mutual benefit to sponsoring institutions, enhance the educational opportunities of program participants, and advance the mission and functions of the LACCD.
 ACCURACY STATEMENT 

 

The Los Angeles Community College District and Los Angeles City College have attempted to make this catalog accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered. The reasons for change may include student enrollment, level of funding, or other issues decided by the District or college. The District and college also reserve the right to add to, change, or cancel any rules, regulations, policies and procedures as provided by law.


 

 ACCREDITATION & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM APPROVALS 


Los Angeles City College, a California public, tax-supported community college, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403; [707] 569-9177), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

 

Los Angeles City College programs are also accredited by the American Dental Association (Dental Laboratory Technician) and the American Medical Association (Radiologic Technology) and the Commission on Dietetic Education of the American Dietetic Association (Dietetic Technician).

 

 STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW DISCLOSURE 


Beginning in Fall 1995, all certificate, degree, and transfer-seeking first time full-time students were tracked over a three-year period; their completion and transfer rates were calculated. More information about Student Right-To-Know rates and how they should be interpreted can be found at the California Community Colleges "Student Right-To-Know Information Clearinghouse Website" at http://srtk.cccco.edu/index.asp.

 

 EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY POLICY COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE 

 

To assure proper handling of all equal opportunity matters, including the Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination, accommodation, and compliance issues, inquiries should be directed to following individuals:
Compliance Officer
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination – Education
• Discrimination – Workplace - Hiring/Promotion
• Training
For assistance, contact the Compliance Officer at (323) 953-4000 extension 2492.

Dean, Special Programs
• ADA
• Section 504
For assistance, contact the Dean of Special Programs,
Clausen Hall 109 (323) 953-4000 extension 2280.

Administrative Services for Affirmative Action
• EEO – Hiring/Promotion
• Gender Equity (Non-Athletic)
For assistance, contact Lenore Saunders, Administrative Analyst,
AD 213 (323) 953-4000 extension 2094.

 

 PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT POLICY 

 

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to provide an educational, employment and business environment free from prohibited Discrimination, as defined by Rule 15003. Employees, students, or other persons acting on behalf of the District who engage in Prohibited Discrimination as defined in this policy or by State and Federal law shall be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge, expulsion, or termination of contract. The specific rules and procedures for reporting allegations of Prohibited Discrimination and for pursuing available remedies are incorporated in the Board Rules in Chapter 15. Copies may be obtained from each College and District Compliance Officer.

The LACCD has a policy that provides formal and informal procedures for resolving complaints. Copies of the policy and procedures may be obtained from the LACC Compliance Office Website (www.lacitycollege.edu/resource/complianceoffice) or by calling the LACCD Office of the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services at (213) 891-2279, or the LACCD Office of Diversity Programs at (213) 891-2315.

 

Any member of the Los Angeles City College community, which includes students, faculty, and staff, who believes, perceives, or actually experiences conduct that may constitute prohibited discrimination, has the right to seek the help of the College. Every employee has the responsibility to report such conduct to the LACC Compliance Officer when it is directed toward students.

 

Potential complainants are advised that administrative and civil law remedies, including but not limited to injunctions, restraining orders or other orders, may be made available. For assistance, contact the Compliance Officer, (323) 953-4000 ext. 2492.
 

 LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY 


Occupational Education Classes are open to all students. Although the lack of proficiency in English is no barrier to enrollment in occupational education courses, it is suggested the students deficient in English utilize the services of the college that are provided for persons who are limited in English proficiency or have English as a Second Language.

 

Contamos con cursos vocacionales en distintas ramas de trabajo. Todos los cursos están disponibles a las personas que no dominan el idioma inglés con fluidez. No tener conocimientos básicos de inglés no debe ser un impedimento para matricularse en dichos cursos. Los servicios del colegio están disponibles para personas que hablan inglés como segundo lenguaje.

 

 ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATION FORMATS 


Students with verifiable disabilities who require alternate formats of college publications and resources should check with The Vice President of Student Services (323) 953-4000 ext. 2460.


The College will provide information in alternate text formats upon request in the timeliest manner possible.

Note: the Catalog and Schedule of Classes are also available on our web site, www.lacitycollege.edu.

 

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE INFORMED 


It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the information presented in this catalog and to know and observe all policies and procedures related to the program he or she is pursuing. Regulations will not be waived and exceptions will not be granted if a student pleads ignorance of policies or procedures.

 

While LACC academic counselors are available to assist you in planning your schedule, and other instructors are available to assist you, it remains the responsibility of the student to follow all polices and to meet all requirements and deadlines. Students need to satisfy the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time he or she is admitted to, and begins course work in, a degree or certificate program. If a student is not in attendance for more than one consecutive semester, he or she must follow the catalog in effect when they return. New catalogs take effect in the Fall semester of the year published.

 

CATALOG RIGHTS

The college catalog is the document of record. A student will maintain "catalog rights" by continuous* attendance in the Los Angeles Community College District to satisfy the degree, certificate or graduation requirements in effect at the college from which the student will earn the degree, certificate or graduate if:

1. At the time the student began such attendance at the college, or

2. At the time of graduation.

* Continuous attendance means no more than a one semester absence within a school year, excluding summer sessions and winter intersessions. Absence due to an approved educational leave shall not be considered an interruption in attendance, if the absence does not exceed two years.

 

For purposes of implementing this policy, the college may:

1. Authorize or require substitutions for discontinued courses; or

2. Require a student changing his/her major to complete the major requirements in effect at the time of the change.

 

 ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY REPORTS 


Pursuant to the Clery Act, the College's Security Reports are published in each LACC class schedule and on the web at www.lacitycollege.edu/public/Crime/index.htm.  Students may obtain a paper copy of the Report upon request from the Sherriff’s office.

 

 

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