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1 2020-2021 CATALOG 555 Ralph Appeza to Memorial Park way · Alameda, CA 94501 www.alameda.peralta.edu

2 • TABLE OF CONTENTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Table of Contents ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORY..........................8 ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & College of Alameda Administration.......................8 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION.........................22 Peralta Community College District......................8 Admission Requirements Instructional Divisions...........................................9 President’s Welcome...........................................11 Eligibility for Admission...................................22 Telephone Numbers............................................12 Residence Requirements................................22 Academic Calendar.............................................14 Admission of Nonresident Students................22 Admission of International Students...............22 WELCOME TO COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA! International Health Insurance Fee.................22 Mission, Vision, Values....................................17 Admission of High School Students................22 Who we are, what we do, Special Admission of K-10 Students...............23 and what we promise..........................................17 Admission of Veterans....................................23 Military Residence Exemption.........................24 Vision...............................................................17 Other Residency Exemptions.........................24 Value................................................................17 Admissions Procedures..................................24 Mission.............................................................18 AB 705............................................................24 Goals................................................................19 Online Orientation...........................................25 Institutional Learning Outcomes.......................19 New Student Counseling................................25 Follow-Up Counseling.....................................25 GENERAL INFORMATION................................20 Submission of Transcripts...............................25 Campus..............................................................20 Fees Career Technical Education and California Community College Enrollment Occupational Courses........................................20 Fee..................................................................25 Accreditation Information....................................20 Enrollment Fee Assistance – California Program Accreditations and Certifications..........20 College Promise Grant....................................25 Diversity is Valued...............................................20 Nonresident Tuition.........................................26 Gainful Employment Licensure...........................20 Nonresident Fee Exemption/ AB 540..............26 Supporting Student Success...............................21 Nonresident Capital Outlay Fee......................27 Using This Catalog..............................................21 Campus Center Use Fee................................27 Responsibility for Meeting Requirements...........21 AC Transit EasyPass Fee...............................27 Accuracy Statement............................................21 Student Health Fee.........................................27 Student Representation Fee...........................27 Returned-Check Fee.......................................27 Other Expenses..............................................27 Fee Payment Policy........................................28

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS • 3 Fee Payment Deadline...................................28 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID...............................34 Fee Payment Options.....................................28 General Information Regarding Payment of Fees and Financial Aid Checks...28 Financial Assistance........................................... 34 Enrollment Fee Refund Policy........................28 Nonresident Tuition and Capital Outlay Fee When do I apply?........................................... 34 Refund Policy..................................................28 What are the Eligibility Requirements?.......... 34 Nonpayment of Fees and Other Obligations...29 Withdrawals & Repayment Dropping a Student for Nonpayment of of Financial Aid Funds.................................... 34 Enrollment Fees..............................................29 Financial Aid Programs...................................... 35 Campus Parking and Traffic Regulations........29 California College Promise Grant (CCPG)..... 35 Enrollment Policies and Procedures...................29 Pell Grants..................................................... 36 Adding Classes/Change of Classes................29 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Attendance Policies........................................30 (SEOG).......................................................... 36 Auditing Classes.............................................30 Federal Work-Study (FWS)............................ 36 Enrollment in Conflicting Classes...................30 Extended Opportunity Program and Services Excess Units...................................................30 (EOPS)........................................................... 36 No Shows........................................................30 Student Loans................................................ 36 Open Classes/Open Enrollment.....................30 Scholarships.................................................. 36 Student Study Load........................................30 Chafee Foster Youth Grant............................ 36 Wait Lists.........................................................30 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)/Tribal Grants... 36 Dropping Classes/Withdrawal.........................31 Cal Grant B and C.......................................... 36 Prerequisites, Corequisites and Student Consumer Information...................... 37 Recommended Preparation............................31 Satisfactory Progress Standards........................ 37 Petition for Prerequisite/Corequisite Remedial Coursework.................................... 37 Equivalency/Substitution/Challenge................32 ESOL Coursework......................................... 37 Program Preparation.......................................32 Disbursement..................................................... 37 Study Load......................................................32 Dream Act Scholars............................................ 38 Noncredit Courses..........................................33

4 • TABLE OF CONTENTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.....................40 SPECIALIZED LEARNING Alameda One-Stop Career Center..................... 40 OPPORTUNITIES..............................................48 Admissions and Records.................................... 40 ATLAS................................................................ 48 Adult Education Transitions................................ 40 FabLab............................................................... 49 CalWORKs......................................................... 40 MESA................................................................. 49 Childcare Services............................................. 41 Umoja Learning Community............................... 49 Counseling Services........................................... 41 Community Change and Urban Leadership Extended Opportunity Programs and Service (CCUL)............................................................... 49 (EOPS)............................................................... 41 Pathway to Law School...................................... 49 Financial Aid....................................................... 42 Pathway to Public Administration....................... 50 Intercollegiate Athletics....................................... 42 Violence Prevention Certificate Pathway............ 50 Library/Learning Resources Center................... 42 DEGREES & PROGRAMS................................52 NextUp Program................................................. 43 Catalog Rights.................................................... 52 New Dream........................................................ 43 Associate Degree Requirements........................ 52 Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Chi Alpha...................... 43 General Education Description/Philosophy........ 52 Programs and Services for Students with Certificate of Achievement.................................. 53 Disabilities (DSPS)............................................. 43 Certificate of Proficiency..................................... 53 Safety Services.................................................. 44 Certificate of Completion.................................... 53 Office of Student Activities and Certificate of Competency.................................. 53 Campus Life....................................................... 44 Transfer Information Associated Students of College of Alameda (ASCOA)............................................................. 44 Planning to Transfer....................................... 53 Student Center................................................... 45 Associate Degree for Transfer to CSU........... 56 Student Ambassador Program........................... 45 Impacted Programs........................................ 56 Student Health Services..................................... 45 Articulation Agreements................................. 56 Transfer Center.................................................. 46 Other Colleges and Universities.................... 56 Tutorial Services................................................. 46 Transfer Credit From Other Colleges............. 56 Veterans Resource Center................................. 47 Transfer to the University of California Welcome Center................................................. 47 Transfer Admissions Requirements............... 57 Other UC Requirements................................ 57 General Education/Breadth Requirements.... 58 Nonresidents.................................................. 58 UC Transfer Admission Requirements High School Proficiency Examination..................... 58

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS • 5 Intersegmental General Education Transfer CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS & Curriculum (IGETC)............................................ 59 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES.........................67 Areas of Study for Degrees & Certificates........ 67 Certification of IGETC.................................... 59 Course Information........................................... 68 Numbering of Courses..................................... 68 IGETC Transfer Curriculum........................... 60 SCANS Skills and Competencies..................... 69 Prerequisites.................................................... 69 Transfer to the California State University Key to Symbols................................................ 69 C-ID Numbering System.................................. 70 Undergraduate Admissions Information......... 62 Courses and Curriculum Patterns Transfer Requirements.................................. 62 African-American Studies.............................. 72 Anthropology................................................. 74 Other Curriculum Requirements.................... 62 Apparel Design and Merchandising............... 78 Apprenticeship Program................................ 83 The Associate Degrees for Transfer to a Art.................................................................. 85 California State University.............................. 63 Asian and Asian-American Studies............... 92 Astronomy..................................................... 93 California State University General Athletics......................................................... 94 Education Breadth Requirements.................. 64 Auto Body and Paint...................................... 95 Automotive Technology................................. 98 Aviation Maintenance Technology............... 109 Biology..........................................................114 Business.......................................................117 Chemistry.................................................... 132 Chinese....................................................... 134 Communication............................................ 136 Computer Information Systems................... 141 Cooperative Work Experience Education.... 148 Counseling................................................... 149 Dance.......................................................... 151

6 • TABLE OF CONTENTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Dental Assisting........................................... 154 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES & Diesel Mechanics........................................ 159 STANDARDS...................................................267 Economics................................................... 162 Scholastic Standards........................................ 267 English......................................................... 167 Class Start and End Times............................... 267 English for Speakers of Other Languages... 176 Grading Policy.................................................. 267 Geography................................................... 186 Geology....................................................... 188 Pass/No Pass Policy.................................... 267 German........................................................ 189 Dropping Classes/Withdrawal...................... 270 Health Education......................................... 190 Academic Renewal...................................... 270 Health Professions and Occupations.......... 191 Academic Recognition...................................... 270 History......................................................... 192 Honor Roll.................................................... 270 Humanities................................................... 199 Associate Degree Honors............................ 271 Kinesiology.................................................. 202 Grade Point Average........................................ 271 Learning Resources.................................... 207 Definition of Unit Value..................................... 271 Liberal Arts................................................... 213 Advanced Placement Policy............................. 271 Library Information Studies.......................... 227 Advanced Placement Tests.............................. 271 Mathematics................................................ 228 International Baccalaureate Procedures.......... 271 Mexican and Latin-American Studies.......... 236 College-Level Examination Program Music........................................................... 238 Procedures................................................ 277 Philosophy................................................... 242 Good Academic Standing................................. 277 Physics........................................................ 244 Standards for Dismissal................................... 277 Political Science.......................................... 246 Course Repetition and Repeatable Courses.... 278 Psychology.................................................. 254 Remedial Course Limit..................................... 280 Social and Behavioral Sciences.................. 259 Credit by Examination...................................... 280 Sociology..................................................... 260 Selected Topics in Subject (48/248) Courses.. 281 Spanish........................................................ 264 Independent Study (49) Courses..................... 281 Vietnamese.................................................. 266 Transcript of Record......................................... 281 Graduation........................................................ 281

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS • 7 DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES....283 AP 5500 Student Standards of Conduct, Discipline Procedures and Due Process...... 305 Student Right-to-Know Disclosure (Completion and Transfer Rates)..................................... 283 AP 4100 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates............................. 310 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Access to Educational Records)................. 283 AP 4210 Student Learning Outcomes.............. 314 AP 4250 Probation........................................... 314 Clery Act........................................................... 284 AP 4255 Dismissal and Readmission............... 315 AP 4231 Grade Changes and Student Title IX.............................................................. 284 Grievance Procedure................................... 315 BP/AP 3410 Nondiscrimination........................ 284 AP 5530 Student Rights and Grievance AP 3430 Prohibition of Unlawful Harassment... 285 Procedure.................................................... 320 AP 3551 Preserving a Drug Free AP 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus........................................................ 287 Environment for Students............................ 324 AP 3570 Smoking on Campus......................... 325 AP 3435 Discrimination and Harassment AP 3530 Weapons on Campus........................ 327 Complaints and Investigations..................... 290 AP 3560 Alcoholic Beverages.......................... 329 Other Policies................................................... 330 Prohibition of Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Assault Procedures................... 298 FACULTY AND STAFF.....................................331 Statement regarding Discrimination............. 298 Discrimination Complaint Procedures.......... 299 Procedures Prohibiting Sexual, Racial, and Disability Harassment and Discrimination Toward Students....................................... 299 Sexual Assault Procedure............................ 304 INDEX...............................................................338 CAMPUS MAPS AND BUILDING GUIDE.......344

8 College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog College of Alameda Administration Office of the President Timothy Karas, Ed.D. President Office of Instruction Don Miller, Ph.D. Vice President of Instruction Lilia Celhay, M.S. Dean of Liberal Studies and Language Arts Eva Denise Jennings, M.B.A. Dean of Career & Workforce Education Ana McClanahan, M.A. Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Office of Student Services Tina Vasconcellos, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Services Amy H. Lee, Ed.D. Dean of Enrollment Services Paula Armstead, M.A. Associate Dean of Educational Success Aja Butler, M.A. Director of Student Activities and Campus Life Stefanie Bradshaw, M.A. Director of Workforce Systems Office of Business and Administrative Services Chungwai Chum Director of Business and Administrative Services Peralta Community College District District Administration Regina Stanback Stroud, Ed.D. Chancellor Board of Trustees Julina Bonilla, President Karen Weinstein, Ph.D., Vice President Meredith Brown Linda Handy Cindi Napoli-Abella Reiss Bill Withrow Nicky González Yuen Romina Contreras, Student Trustee Dowell Standley, Student Trustee NOTICE The Peralta Community College District and College of Alameda have made every reasonable effort to determine that the information contained in this 2020-2021 General Catalog is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other information contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Peralta Community College District or College of Alameda for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District and/or the College. The District and the College further reserve the right to add, amend or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures. College of Alameda and the Peralta Community College District are equal opportunity institutions, committed to nondiscrimination and to providing equal opportunities in admissions, financial aid, student facilities, student activities and employment, without regard to race, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, color, national origin, creed, medical condition, disability, religious or political affiliation. If you wish to receive this publication in alternative format, call Programs & Services for Students with Disabilities (510) 748-2328.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISIONS • 9 Instructional Divisions Office of Instruction (510) 748-2352 The College offers its academic and occupational courses in the following disciplines through three instructional divisions: Career and Workforce Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Eva Denise Jennings, Dean and Mathematics (STEAM) Donna Jones, Administrative Assistant Ana McClanahan, Dean Chevonn Herbert, Staff Assistant (510) 748-2316 (510) 466-5370 Alameda Transportation & Logistics Academic Support (ATLAS) Art - ART Astronomy - ASTR Apparel Design & Merchandising - ADAM Anthropology - ANTHR Apprenticeship - APPR Biology - BIOL Auto Body & Paint - AUTOB Chemistry - CHEM Automotive Technology - ATECH Computer Information Systems - CIS Aviation Maintenance Technology - AMT Dance - DANCE Business - BUS Geography - GEOG Cooperative Education - COPED Geology - GEOL Dental Assisting - DENTL Kinesiology - KIN Diesel Mechanics - DMECH Mathematics - MATH Economics - ECON Music - MUSIC Health Education & Occupations - HLTED/ Physical Education (Now Athletics/Kinesiology) Physics - PHYS HLTOC Liberal Studies and Language Arts Lilia Celhay, Dean Brenda Lewis, Staff Assistant (510) 748-2373 African-American Studies - AFRAM Asian/Asian-American Studies - ASAME Chinese - CHIN Communication Studies - COMM English - ENGL English as a Second Language - ESL German - GERM History - HIST Humanities - HUMAN Learning Resources - LRNRE Liberal Arts & Sciences - LASG Library Information Systems - LIS Mexican/Latin American Studies - M/LAT Philosophy - PHIL Political Science - POSCI Psychology - PSYCH Social and Behavioral Sciences - SOCSC Sociology - SOC Spanish - SPAN Vietnamese - VIET

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11 President’s Welcome D ear S tudents, Prospective S tudents, and Community M embers: We’re ex cited about y our educational future! Whether y our goal is to transfer to a four-year university, earn one of our certificates or degrees, or develop sk ills to advance y our career, College of Alameda is committed to helping you succeed. If you need assistance, aren’t sure w here to go nex t, or simply have questions, stop by our Welcome Center and w e w ill be happy to guide y ou. S ince opening our doors in 1 9 7 0 College of Alameda’s ex ceptional faculty and staff have empowered students to believe in themselves and reach their highest potential. Our goal is to provide y ou w ith a w orld- class education so that y ou too can achieve y our dreams. At the College of Alameda, students are encouraged to ex plore, create, learn and lead with help from faculty and staff. I believe everyone can flourish with high-quality, affordable education. You’ve made a great choice and w elcome to College of Alameda! S incerely , Timothy Karas, Ed.D . President College of Alameda

12 • TELEPHONE NUMBERS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Telephone Numbers College of Alameda Main Number...................................................................................... (510) 522-7221 FAX............................................................................................................................. (510) 769-6019 Academic Division Offices: Career & Workforce Education.............................................................................. (510) 748-2318 Liberal Studies and Language Arts........................................................................ (510) 748-2234 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.................................. (510) 466-5370 Vice President of Instruction................................................................................... (510) 748-2352 Admissions & Records.......................................................................................................... (510) 748-2228 Adult Education Transitions................................................................................................ (510) 748-5250 Alameda Promise............................................................................................................ (510)748-2119/2258 ATLAS Program...................................................................................................................... (510) 748-5256 Aviation Facility (North Field, 970 Harbor Bay Parkway)................................................ (510) 748-2290 Bookstore.................................................................................................................................. (510) 748-2247 Business and Administrative Services Office...................................................................... (510) 748-2171 CalWORKs...................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2260/2258 Cashier’s Office........................................................................................................................ (510) 748-2224 CoA Career & Employment Center...................................................................................... (510) 748-2208 College to Career..................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2326 Cooperative Agencies Foster Youth Education Support (CAFYES/NextUp)....... (510) 748-5253/2258 Counseling...................................................................................................................... (510) 748-5207/2209 Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) and CARE.................................... (510) 748-2258 FabLab...................................................................................................................................... (510) 748-5278 Financial Aid................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2392/5235 Health Services........................................................................................................................ (510) 748-2320 Instruction, Vice President..................................................................................................... (510) 748-2352 Learning Resources Center.................................................................................................... (510) 748-2307 Library, Reference Desk......................................................................................................... (510) 748-2398 Lost & Found........................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2327 Medical Services, RN@COA.................................................................................................. (510) 748-5280 Mental Health.......................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2320 Police Services......................................................................................................................... (510) 466-7236 President’s Office.................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2273 Programs & Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS)............................................. (510) 748-2328 Student Leadership and Development................................................................................ (510) 748-2327 Student Payroll........................................................................................................................ (510) 748-2212

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog TELEPHONE NUMBERS • 13 Student Services Administrative Offices Vice President of Student Services......................................................................... (510) 748-2205 Dean of Enrollment Services................................................................................... (510) 748-2288 Dean of Special Programs and Grants................................................................... (510) 748-2135 Transfer Center........................................................................................................................ (510) 748-2209 Tutorial Center......................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2307 UMOJA Learning Community.............................................................................................. (510) 748-5274 Veterans Affairs....................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2203 Welcome Center...................................................................................................................... (510) 748-2184 Workability.............................................................................................................................. (510) 748-2109

14 • ACADEMIC CALENDAR College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Academic Calendar Summer Semester 2020 June 1 M Drop for Nonpayment of Tuition and enrollment Fees June 15 M Day and Evening Instruction Begins June 21 Su Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive A Refund Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund June 21 Su Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a “W” Appearing on Transcripts June 21 Su Last Day to Add Summer Session Classes June 22 M Census Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment in Classes June 24 W Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option July 2 Th Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate July 3 F Independence Day – Holiday Observance July 15 W Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a “W”. All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. July 15 W Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment July 23 F Summer Session Ends NOTE: Last day to drop without a “W” appearing on transcript may vary for Short-Term and Open-Entry, Open-Exit classes. . Dates are subject to change, see the online Academic Calendar www.peralta.edu for the latest information

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR • 15 Fall Semester 2020 August 10 M Drop for Nonpayment of Tuition and enrollment Fees August 24 M Day and Evening Instruction Begins August 29 Sat Saturday Instruction Begins August 30 Sun Last Day to Add without Permission Number or Add Card September 4 F Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person with a Permission Number on Add Card September 7 M Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online with an Instructor issued Permission Number September 7 M Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund September 7 M Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without “W” Appearing on Transcript September 7 M Labor Day – Holiday Observance September 8 Tu Census Day - Instructors Verify Enrollment in Courses September 11 F Last Day to File for PASS/No Pass Grading Option for Regular Session Classes October 9 F Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate October 20 Tu Professional Day- No Instruction November 11 W Veteran’s Day – Holiday Observance November 20 F Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a “W” All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day. November 20 F Attendance Verification Day - Instructors Verify Enrollment Nov 26-29 Th-Su Thanksgiving - Holiday Observance December 12 Sat Saturday Instruction Ends December 13-18 Su-F Final Examinations December 18 F Fall Semester Ends Saturday classes begin August 29 and meet every Saturday except November 28. Saturday classes end on December 12. Last day to drop without a “W” appearing on transcript may vary for Short-Term and Open-Entry, Open-Exit classes. Dates are subject to change, see the online Academic Calendar www.peralta.edu for the latest information.

16 • ACADEMIC CALENDAR College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Spring Semester 2021 January 11 M Drop for Nonpayment of Tuition and enrollment Fees January 18 M Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday – Holiday Observance January 25 M Day and Evening Instruction Begins January 30 Sat Saturday Instruction Begins January 31 Sun Last Day to Add without Permission Number or Add Card February 5 F Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in person with a Permission Number on Add Card February 7 Su Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund February 7 Su Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without “W” Appearing on Transcript February 7 Su Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online with an Instructor issued Permission Number February 7 Su Census Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment in Classes February 11 Th Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes February 12-15 F-M President’s Birthday – Holiday Observance March 12 Th Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate March 18 Th Professional Day – No Instruction Mar 29-Apr 4 M-Sun Spring Recess March 31 W Cesar Chavez – Holiday Observance April 30 F Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a “W”. All outstanding fees are due, even if classes are dropped on this day. April 30 F Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment May 19 W Malcolm X’s Birthday – Holiday Observance May 22 Sat Saturday Instruction Ends May 23-28 Su-F Final Examinations May 28 F Spring Semester Ends May 31 M Memorial Day – Holiday Observance Saturday classes begin January 30 and meet every Saturday except February 13 and April 3. Saturday classes end on May 22. Last day to drop without a “W” appearing on transcript may vary for Short-Term and Open-Entry, Open-Exit classes. Dates are subject to change, see the online Academic Calendar www.peralta.edu for the latest information.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog WELCOME TO COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA • 17 Welcome to College of Alameda! Who we are, what we do, and what we promise… The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... - César Chávez Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.. - Martin Luther King Jr. How we envision the outcomes of learning tells us how we need to choreograph the dance. - Ruth Stiehl College of Alameda (COA) is one of four Peralta Community Colleges. The Peralta Community College District was established in 1964 with its roots in the history of public education in Oakland. The name Peralta reflects the Spanish land grant to Sergeant Luis Maria Peralta in August 1820 of Rancho San Antonio, upon which the six cities that comprise the Peralta Community College District are now located. We primarily serve the residents of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont. Vision The Vision of College of Alameda is that we are a diverse, supportive, empowering learning community for seekers of knowledge. We are committed to providing a creative, ethical and inclusive environment in which students develop their abilities as thinkers, workers and citizens of the world. Values We use this vision to choreograph three central themes in our quest for “learning excellence” and services to stu- dents. These three themes are:  Academic Excellence  Budgetary Competence, and  Community Engagement We call these “our ABCs” emphasizing crucial success indicators for our students in achieving an enhanced ca- pacity to pursue their dreams! Noting the Community College Movement all over the world emerged out of the American focus upon “community” and “citizenship” in higher education; we draw the meaning of a community college degree as defined for us by California Education Code: Title 5. From this, what you should be able to do with what you learn here is outlined in three general areas that define a comprehensive community college education that prepares students in terms of: • Foundational Knowledge and Learning – college courses that prepare people for transfer to higher levels of education or simply to understand our place in the world and the world in and of itself • Critical Thinking and Applied Skills – an overall set of life “survival” skills necessary to be a productive, employed, and effective citizen including applied learning in the areas of Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Personal Enrichment and Efficacy – college courses that develop the life skill sets for pursuing well being and an enhanced quality of life At College of Alameda, “ABCs” means we integrate our core values in all we do to help students in their efforts to realize their dreams. How are these crucial success indicators emphasized in service to our learning community?

18 • WELCOME TO COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Academic Excellence means we validate our work based on the assessment of our students’ success as defined by our Institutional Learning Outcomes. We seek to meet these goals with a commitment to innovative and integrated curriculum built upon collaborative partnerships within our organization between student services & academic instruction, seeking to create opportunities for applied learning (such as service learning, civic engagement and cross-discipline learning communities), all within in the context of a psychologically and intellectually safe environment that encourages risk-taking and celebrates our successes. Budgetary Competence means all our services need to be offered creatively within the real-world constraints of our budget. We are all a part of this process of being responsible stewards for the resources entrusted to us by the community we serve. We strive to not bring ideas to the table without first asking how this fits within our resource limits, seeking to find creative ways to supplement our budget. In this we also seek to find creative ways to do what we want to do within the context of our vision of success – not merely a shrunken vision of what we have always done. We also seek to serve our students with convenient and creative scheduling allowing us to offer courses that are productive, creative & experimental. We look for holistic offerings that complement our existing programs, our sister colleges within the Peralta Community College District, and that play to the unique strengths of College of Alameda. Community Engagement means we seek to embody a Spirit of Collegiality, actively working towards a student-centered philosophy that embodies a community of scholar practitioners committed to serving our students with professional and collegial competence. We aspire to hold one another accountable to clear standards of success and excellence – as defined by our Institutional Learning Outcomes – utilizing a process of evaluation and assessment, leading to improvement of college programs & services. In this we use tried and tested models of academic excellence that work! COA’s Learning Oportunities (Umoja, MESA, FabLab) are all examples of successful programs that exemplify our commitment to students. We focus on a holistic collaborative approach to learning; one in which learning happens both in- and out- of the classroom. We recognize our frontline staff members are no less important than our administration and our faculty cannot function without either. We actively promote and support students as equal partners in shared governance through the Associated Students of College of Alameda (ASCOA) and our Campus Life Council. This one team approach, comprised of students, staff and faculty, seeks to de-emphasize distinctions between the stakeholders; we are all learners, each working towards a common goal: student success! In line with our definition of crucial student success indicators, “Learning at College of Alameda” follows the notion that an Associate’s degree from a comprehensive community college should embody, “a coherent and integrated pattern of learning experiences (to) prepare students (as) educated persons with a broad range of knowledge to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live; to be able to examine the values inherent in proposed solutions to major social problems; and to be able to participate effectively in their resolution.” Title 5 emphasizes the role of education in preparing “citizens with a broad educational foundation, to develop a populace that can participate effectively in all domains of society: civically, economically, and politically.” Mission Therefore, it is the Mission of College of Alameda to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals. Following Title 5, the faculty, staff, and administration at College of Alameda strive to accomplish our mission in a more complex world with challenges unique to living in the 21st Century. We meet these challenges offering courses in three areas of focus: career technical education, liberal arts and sciences, and personal enrichment. It is by being “comprehensive” in this way that College of Alameda offers students critical life skills and tools to live more effectively in the world.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog WELCOME TO COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA • 19 Our job is not to make up anybody’s mind, but to make the agony of decision- making so intense you can escape only by thinking.- Fred W. Friendly The College of Alameda and Peralta Educational Master Plan commits us as a comprehensive learning college to serve people in five general areas: • We seek to advance student access and success; being sensitive to the diverse and complex realities of the 21st Century World. • We engage our communities and partners (e.g. with various industries and among non-profit and other educational organizations). We do this to build foundations of learning upon which what is learned enables all of us to live with one another in a manner which builds community. • Through programs of distinction we seek to support students in achieving their life goals what ever they may be (transfer, employment, or personal enrichment). We recognize that for many of the people we serve, they may be the first in their families to attend college and for some this may be their highest level of education. Consequently; • For all the people who count on us, College of Alameda is committed to provide the highest quality educational experience we can through the creation of a culture of innovation and collaboration. • As wise stewards of our resources we ensure financial health of the organization and environmentally stainable practices in all our operations. In meeting all of these commitments, College of Alameda supports student success by empowering students with the values, knowledge, and skills to succeed in becoming engaged global citizens. These qualities enable them to be involved in the creation of a future that is socially just, economically viable, ecologically sound, and promotes a healthy quality of life and holistic well-being. We assess the achievement of our goals in the success of our students when they are able to apply what they learn in the classroom to the efforts needed to achieve their academic, professional, and personal aspirations! Therefore, the criteria of success by which we assess ourselves and our mission are found in our Institutional Learning Outcomes. These meet the vision of a “comprehensive community college education” as put forward in Title 5, and are framed as the answer to a question: As a result of their learning experiences at College of Alameda, What are students able to do out in the world?  Solve problems and make decisions in life and work using critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, community resources, and civil engagement.  Use technology and written and oral communication to discover, develop, and relate critical ideas in multiple environments.  Exhibit aesthetic reflection to promote, participate and contribute to human development, expression, creativity, and curiosity.  Engage in respectful interpersonal communications, acknowledging ideas and values of diverse individuals that represent different ethnic, racial, cultural, and gender expressions.  Accept personal, civic, social and environmental responsibility in order to become a productive local and global community member. Finally, we offer all our services guided by the highest standards of research-based professional practice by evaluating what we do to continuously improve our educational services rooted in the findings of fact. Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. ~ John Adams

20 • GENERAL INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog GENERAL INFORMATION S ince 0197 College of Alameda has held classes on a 6-2 acre campus, located at the intersection of Webster S treet and Ralph Appezzato M emorial Park w ay in Alameda. The campus is easily accessible from dow ntow n Oak land by personal or public transportation, auto or AC Transit bus through the Posey Tube on Webster S treet. With its buildings surrounding a central courty ard, the campus is designed to encourage the interaction among students, faculty and staff essential to an effective learning environment. The College has a satellite campus housing the Aviation Maintenance Programs located on a 2.5- acre site on H arbor Bay Park w ay , adj acent to the Oak land I nternational Airport’s N orth Field. We also have a new science lab and classroom building at 608 Atlantic, one block to the east of our main campus. Diversity is Valued at the College of Alameda College of Alameda through its ‘ learning ex cellence philosophy ’, values diversity as demonstrated through its institutional values and commitment to social justice and educational equity. The College is committed to mutual respect betw een all constituencies and availability of quality educational programs and services for every member of our community regardless of level of preparation, socio- economic status, cultural, religious or ethnic back ground, or disability . The institutional culture creates opportunities for engagement through fair, inclusive, and transparent processes based on an open and honest collegial environment. Accreditation Information College of Alameda is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ( ACCJC) , an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S . D epartment of Education. Accreditation is a voluntary sy stem of self- regulation developed to evaluate overall educational quality and institutional effectiveness. The Accrediting Commission for Colleges and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) accreditation process provides assurance to the public that the accredited member colleges meet the standards for a degree- granting institution of higher education. ACCJC can be contacted is w riting at 1 0 Commercial Blvd., S uite 2 0 4 N ovato, CA 9 4 9 4 9 . Program Accreditations and Certifications Individual College of Alameda occupational programs are accredited or certified by the American Dental Association ( AD A) Council on D ental Education for D ental Assistants, the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) , and the N ational I nstitute for Automotive S ervice Ex cellence ( AS E) . Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificates may be earned in many areas of liberal arts and occupational studies. M ost credits earned are transferable to the University of California, California S tate Colleges and Universities and to other public and private four- y ear colleges and universities across the state and the nation. Career and orkforce Education Courses Our Career Education courses are concentrated and efficient. The same ty pes of programs are taught at private schools that cost the students tens of thousands of dollars and take years to pay off. These high-demand career paths are a direct link to employ ment opportunities in our communities. The training programs are state of the art due to our master instructors and the latest equipment. Our Career and Technical Programs have ongoing industry partnerships with local, regional and national corporations. Industry partner advisory committees advise our Career Education Programs’ faculty and administration in the latest industry standards and practices. Gainful Employment: Licensure Eligibility Re uirements D ata on Gainful Employ ment and L icensure Eligibility Requirements are available on the D istrict I nstitutional Research w ebsite at http://web.peralta.edu/indev/gainful-employment/

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog GENERAL INFORMATION • 21 Supporting Student Success Enrollment in College of Alameda is open to all people w ho meet the S tate of California eligibility requirements ( see page 2 2 ) . As a publicly supported community college, College of Alameda mak es available low er- division college- level w ork at a moderate cost to students. College of Alameda offers support services that enable the success of all students. Students will find academic, career, technical education, and personal counseling services. The college is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for students w ith disabilities. I t is the policy of the D istrict to accommodate requests involving academic adj ustments consistent w ith local, state, and federal law s and regulations. Other student services include financial assistance, tutoring, health services, job placement and various student activities based at the Student Center. Basic skills courses in English and math, as well as individualized labs and tutoring, offer students the opportunity to lay the foundation for their continued success in college- level courses. English for S peak ers of Other L anguages (ESOL) courses provide second-language learners with proficiency in English through practice in writing, speaking, listening and reading at different levels. Housing: College of Alameda has no dormitory facilities. S tudents not living at home ( including international students) must mak e their ow n arrangements for living quarters. Using This Catalog The College of Alameda Catalog describes the courses, programs and services of the college that are planned for the 2020-2021 academic year. Most of the policies and regulations affecting students are described in this catalog, and each student is responsible for becoming familiar w ith this information. M ore current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate department, administrative office or our web page (http://alameda.peralta.edu/) Responsibility for Meeting Re uirements Each student must assume responsibility for compliance w ith the regulations set forth in this catalog, for satisfy ing prerequisites for any course the student plans to take, and for selecting the courses which will allow for the attainment of his/her educational obj ectives. The College does not assume responsibility for misinterpretation by students of policies and procedures as presented in this catalog. Counselors are available and w illing to assist students in planning their programs and to clarify college policies and procedures. Accuracy Statement College of Alameda endeavors to accurately and fairly present its programs, course descriptions, schedules and policies and to ensure that all information presented here is correct and current as of the date of its release. College of Alameda assumes no responsibility for administrative or publication errors. I n addition, College of Alameda reserves the right to add, amend, modify or withdraw any of its policies, course descriptions, class schedules or other information reflected here from time to time. Please check our w ebsite at http://alameda.peralta.edu/ for our catalog supplement and the most current, available information.

AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R 22 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Admissions, Registration & Enrollment Information See College of Alameda Website https: alameda. Admission of International Students peralta.edu student service admissions and records . S pecial regulations govern the admission of F- 1 international and non- immigrant students. I nternational Admissions Re uirements students should contact the Office of I nternational Education for application and admissions information Eligibility f or Admission at ( 5 1 0 ) 4 6 6 - 7 3 8 0 or by fax at ( 5 1 0 ) 4 6 5 - 3 2 5 7 or email globaled@ peralta.edu. All F- 1 international students If you are 18 years of age or older and can profit from the must complete an additional application along w ith a $ 5 0 instruction, y ou are eligible for admission as a California application fee and other documents. Please visit w w w . resident or nonresident. I f y ou are under 18 y ears of age, peralta.edu/international to learn about the application y ou may also enroll if y ou are a high school graduate or process and steps. The Office of International Education have earned a GED or California High School Proficiency is located nex t to the Peralta Community College D istrict Certificate. main office at 333 East Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94606. Residence Re uirements INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FEE Once enrolled in classes, all international students w ill be To be qualified as an in-state resident for tuition purposes, automatically enrolled in the mandatory health insurance y ou must have lived continuously in California for at program through GeoBlue. Upon enrollment, students least one y ear immediately preceding the residence will receive a health insurance card, coverage benefits, determination date. The residence determination date is and an information pack age from GeoBlue. For more the day before a term for w hich the person is apply ing information on current health insurance fees and link s, for admission begins. You must also provide evidence please visit https://web.peralta.edu/international/health- to indicate that y ou intend to mak e California y our services- 2 or to review AP 0,35 please visit: http://web. permanent home. I f y ou are an unmarried minor, y our peralta.edu/trustees/bps- aps/ residence is that of y our parents or legal guardian. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES You are responsible to demonstrate clearly both phy sical S pecial regulations govern the admission and advising presence in California and intent to establish California of foreign students w ith F- 1 visas. These students should residence. I n addition, y ou must be a U. S . citizen or contact the Office of I nternational Education for all hold a U.S . I mmigration status that does not prevent concerns regarding admissions or F- 1 status issues. You establishment of residency . may contact the office by phone at (510) 466-7380 or email: [email protected]. The office is located next to the Admission of Nonresident Students Peralta Community College District main office at 333 East Eighth S treet, Oak land, CA 06.94 S tudents w ho are not legal residents of California for one year and one day prior to the first day of the term may enroll Admission of High School Students - High as nonresident students. You w ill be charged N onresident School Concurrent Dual Enrollment Program Tuition in addition to the California Community College Enrollment Fee, Campus Center Use Fee, H ealth S ervices Peralta’s H igh S chool S pecial Enrollment provides Fee, and AC Transit Fee. N onresidents w ho are both enrichment opportunities for high school students w ho citizens and residents of a foreign country also pay a can benefit from college level instruction. Capital Outlay Fee. Information regarding tuition and refunds is found in the “F ees” s ection of the catalog. Each College may admit a number of high school students entering 9 th grade or above w ho have ex ceptional Note Nonresident students pay all fees unless specifically ability , or w ho desire specialized or advanced training. e empted from paying a particular fee. Admission to the college requires approval from y our high school counselor. * Other high- school students may be admitted on the basis of a contractual arrangement between the District and the high school of attendance ( PCCD BP 501) .

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 23 The H igh S chool S pecial Enrollment is specifically S pecial part- time concurrently enrolled K- 1 2 students are AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R designed to accelerate the academic or vocational career ex empt from pay ing the California Community College of high school students. Access to the S pecial Enrollment enrollment fees. H ow ever, all other fees are required and Program is N OT allow ed for: must be paid at the time of registration. ( S ee the current Peralta Colleges Class S chedule for current health, campus • Remedial w ork ( any classes in any discipline that are use, & transportation fees) . Special enrolled K - 12 students not college level and cannot be applied to an associate may not enroll in more than one approved class per degree or higher) . Remedial course numbers are 502 semester. Ecx ept in summer students may enroll in two or higher. approved classes. F or a list of approved classes visit the D istrict Special Enrollment website at www. peralta. edu. • Work to mak e up for failed high school or middle school classes. *Students admitted in to the Peralta Community College D istrict under the K- 12 S pecial Enrollment earn actual • Recreation or hobbies. college credits which will count towards their financial • Any class that can be tak en at the local high school. aid eligibility in future semesters. H igh school students enrolling in a college level course All coursew ork is governed by the Family Rights and must meet assessment requirements. The student must Privacy Act w hich allow s release of academic information, follow all the regulations and policies of the college, including grades, to the student only - regardless of age. including adhering to any prerequisite requirements. I t Academic information is not released to parents or third is recommended that the student brings a high school parties w ithout the consent of the student. transcript to assist the college in determining the correct level of courses. S teps for K- 12 S pecial Enrollment: 1 . D ow nload the admission application and the K- 1 2 As of Fall ,9102 students enrolled in 15 units or few er w ill not be charged enrollment fees or any other college/district S pecial Enrollment form http://w eb.peralta.edu/ fees. H igh school students enrolled in more than 1 5 .0 units admissions/forms/ are required to pay enrollment and all other mandatory 2 . Complete the admission application and the K- 1 2 fees. ( S ee the current Peralta Colleges class schedule for S pecial Enrollment form and obtain the signature of current health, campus use and transportation fees.) the school Principal. 3. S ubmit the completed admission application and the All college coursew ork is governed by the Family Rights Special Enrollment form to the Admissions office at and Privacy Act ( FERPA) w hich allow s release of academic the college. information, including grades, to the student only - 4 . You must complete the K- 1 2 S pecial Enrollment regardless of age. Academic information is not released to Program form each semester that the student w ishes parents or third parties w ithout the consent of the student. to attend. Special Admission of -1 Students Admission of V eterans The K- 1 2 S pecial Enrollment provides enrichment The College V eterans Resource Center ( V RC) w ere opportunities for K-12 students who can benefit from established to help process V A Educational Benefit college level instruction. paperw ork and to coordinate w ith other campus services. N ew students should contact the office at Peralta Community College D istrict may admit a limited least two months prior to the term they plan to attend number of K- 12 students w ho have ex ceptional ability , to initiate required paperw ork . Continuing students or w ho desire specialized or advanced training. S uch should check in at the V RC at least one month prior to admission must be w ith the recommendation of the the next term of attendance to complete any paperwork principal and approval of the parent or guardian. that might be required for continuous V A pay ment. I n addition, all recipients must confirm their classes with S tudents enrolling in a college level course must meet the Veterans Office after completion of registration. All assessment requirements. The student must follow all the material submitted to the Veterans Administration takes regulations and policies of the college, including adhering approx imately tw o months for processing through the to any prerequisite requirements. K- 1 2 students may Regional Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma. enroll only in a selected number of courses listed below .

24 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R This institution w ill conduct an evaluation of previous Official transcripts of past academic records should be sent education and training, grant appropriate credit, shorten the veteran’s or eligible person’s duration of course to the Peralta Community College D istrict Admissions and study proportionately , and notify the V A and student, accordingly . Records Office. The address is 333 E 8th Street, Oakland, After completing 12 units at a Peralta college, a veteran CA 4.906 The student is responsible for requesting that may apply for evaluation of military service ex perience for college credit. A copy of the veteran’s D D - 142 separation the transcripts from other schools previously attended be paper should be submitted to the District Admissions and Records Office. Credit granted for military service is based mailed directly to the D istrict Admissions and Records on uide to the aluation of ducational periences in the rmed er ices, published by the American Council Office by the school issuing them. on Education. S tudents can apply and enroll in noncredit classes online Military Residence Exemption at http://web.peralta.edu/workforcedevelopment/apply- I f y ou are a non- resident U.S . military personnel on and- enroll/, or by completing a noncredit application in active duty in California ( ex cept if y ou are assigned for person at the college Welcome Center ( see page 3 for educational purposes to state- supported institutions of more details) . higher education) , y ou receive a w aiver of non- resident tuition until y ou are discharged from y our military service. English, ESOL, and Math Placement and AB 05 I f y ou are on active military duty and are stationed in College of Alameda’s placement process is compliant w ith California for more than one y ear immediately prior to Assembly Bill 7 0 5 , w hich requires California Community being separated from the military , y ou are entitled to Colleges to max imize the probability that a student w ho is resident classification for up to one year after the time seek ing a degree/transfer w ill enter and complete transfer- y ou complete active duty w ithin California. This one- level coursew ork in English and math w ithin one y ear y ear w aiver after y our military discharge allow s the time and use multiple measures w hen placing students into necessary to establish permanent California residency . I f English or math courses. y ou are a non- California resident serving in the military w ho is discharged in California, y ou must eventually All students w ho select an educational goal associated show evidence that y ou have surrendered out- of- state w ith transfer have the right to start at college- level math residency . I f y ou are a dependent of someone on active and English, w ith vary ing levels of support based on high military duty in California, the w aivers and procedures school coursew ork , high school GPA, course grades, and also apply to y ou. other factors. Other Residency Exemptions College of Alameda has tw o pathw ay s for students to For additional residency ex emptions visit our w ebsite at complete transfer- level coursew ork in M ath w ithin one w w w .peralta.edu and review Administrative Procedure y ear. S tudents pursuing maj ors in Business, S cience, 5 0 1 5 http://web.peralta.edu/trustees/files/2011/04/AP- Technology, Engineering or Math (BSTEM) fields who 501- Residence- D etermination.pdf. may need Calculus, can begin in M ath 1- Pre- Calculus or M ath 5 0 – Trigonometry . S tudents pursuing other maj ors Admissions Procedures may tak e the S tatistics and L iberal Arts M ath ( S L AM ) You must apply for admission online through the Peralta pathw ay and may begin in M ath 1-3 S tatistics or M ath Colleges w ebsite ( w w w .peralta.edu) and select the college 15 – Math for Liberal Arts. Math 1, 50, and 13 all offer of y our choice. Please follow the OpenCCC instructions same- semester support class w ith placement based upon to complete and submit an online admission application. high school math coursew ork , grades, and high school Once an application is submitted, a message is sent to GPA. English 1A – Composition and Reading or English y our Peralta email or an email assigned by Open CCCA 1 AS – Composition and Reading w ith S upport is the entry giving y ou instructions on how to log onto the Passport into the English composition transfer path. There are also S tudent Center w here y ou can enroll in classes. Unless additional Writing Center assistance and math tutoring ex empted from the S tudent S uccess and S upport Program that students are encouraged to attend to supplement S ervices, y ou must also complete assessment, orientation, their learning and be more successful. and counseling requirements. D etailed instructions may be found online as w ell as in printed S chedules of Classes. The COA English & M ath Placement Questionnaire w ill On campus assistance for online registration is available help y ou determine w hich course is best for y ou. Go in the Welcome Center, Building A- 1.0 online to https://tinyurl.com/COAplacement for y our placement recommendation— print or tak e a photo of y our recommended placement since y ou w ill need this information w hen y ou meet w ith a counselor. The questionnaire w ill tak e y ou -5 01 m inutes to complete.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 25 For students enrolling in ES OL coursew ork , under SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R California Education Code section 7 8 2 2 1 .5 ( a) ( 1 ) , students You should submit official transcripts of records covering have the right to access transfer- level coursew ork and all previous high school and college coursew ork . You academic credit English as a S econd L anguage ( ES OL ) should request separate transcripts from each school coursew ork . S tarting fall 02 , all California community previously attended. The issuing schools should email colleges will offer an ESOL sequence that will allow them directly to the Peralta Community College D istrict students to complete transfer- level English w ithin three Admissions and Records Office. The address is 3 3 3 y ears. One or more of the follow ing may be used to place E 8 th S treet, Oak land, CA 9 4 6 0 6 , or y ou may bring students into ES OL courses: official transcripts (in a sealed envelope) in person to the • H igh school coursew ork , grades and/or grade point Admissions and Records Office at the college or to your counselor. average ( GPA) from transcripts or CalPAS S • S elf- reported high school transcripts information; o r, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Guided placement, including self- placement for ENROLLMENT FEE You are required to pay a California Community College students Enrollment Fee. The fee is $64 per semester unit ( subj ect to change) w hich is collected at the time of enrollment Guided S elf Placement w ill start in early July , 2 0 2 0 . in classes. Please call ( 5 1 0 ) 7 4 8 - 2 3 0 7 or email aoneal@ peralta.edu for appointments. For more information on CoA’s placement H igh school students admitted on a part- time basis process for English, M ath, or ES OL visit upon recommendation of their principal are ex empt https://alameda.peralta.edu/student-service/placement/. from pay ing the Enrollment Fee, but all other fees apply , including the Campus Center Use Fee, H ealth S ervices ONLINE ORIENTATION Fee, and AC Transit Fee. All first-time students are required to participate in an Full- time H igh school students enrolling in .1 5 units or Online Orientation w hich ex plains College programs, more pay tuition fees and all other fees. services, and facilities. Upon completion of the Online Orientation students will receive a completion certification ENROLLMENT FEE ASSISTANCE – to verify they have met this requirement. CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT The California College Promise Grant ( CCPG) is available NEW STUDENT COUNSELING to assist y ou if are unable to pay the Enrollment Fee. All first-time students are required to participate in a Eligibility requirements for these programs have been new student counseling session. D uring this session, established by the California Community Colleges Board Counseling faculty w ill help students create a new student of Governors. I nformation on this program is available at education plan, provide guidance w ith course selection, the Financial Aid Office. Under the California Dream Act, and clear pre- requisites. At the end of this session, the AB 504 s tudents may also apply for the CCPG. counselor w ill lift the Enrollment H old so that students can register for classes online. FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING NONRESIDENT TUITION All new students are encouraged to meet w ith a counselor I f y ou are not a legal resident of California for one y ear at least once during your first semester. This session and one day prior to the first day of the term, you will helps you with goal setting, selection of a major, career be charged N onresident Tuition per semester unit unless ex ploration, and the completion of an educational plan. y ou qualify for the nonresident status k now n as “ AB 5 4 0 ” . You are encouraged to mak e an appointment early in N onresident students must pay N onresident Tuition in the semester. The counseling process is a combination of addition to the California Community College Enrollment academic advisement, evaluating prior school transcripts, Fee of 230$ per semester unit, Campus Center Use Fee, testing, and identification of career and educational H ealth S ervices Fee, and AC Transit Fee. N ote: You pay goalsa— l l designed to facilitate y our success. all other fees unless specifically exempted from paying a particular fee.

26 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R AB 540 Calif ornia Nonresident Tuition • S tudents w ho are nonimmigrants w ho are victims Exemption Re uest of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes w ho have been granted T or U visa status, General Inf ormation under Title 8 of the United S tates Code, sections 01( a) ( 1)5 ( T) or ( U) are eligible for this ex emption. S tudents, w ho meet the follow ing requirements, shall be ex empt from pay ing nonresident tuition at the California • S tudents w ho are nonimmigrants, other than those w ith Community Colleges, the California S tate University T or U visa status as noted above, [ for ex ample, those and the University of California ( all public colleges and w ho hold F ( student) visas, B ( visitor) visas, etc.] are universities in California) . not eligible for this ex emption. Requirements: PROCEDEURES FOR REQUESTING AB 540 EXEMPTION FROM NONRESIDENT TUITION Any student, other than one w ith United S tates Citizenship Complete the form entitled California N onresident and I mmigration S ervices ( US CI S ) nonimmigrant visa Tuition Ex emption Request. S ubmit it to the college status ( see ex ception below for students w ho have Admissions Office. The form can be obtained at the been granted T or U visa status) , w ho meets all of the college’s Admissions and Records Office or online at follow ing requirements, shall be ex empt from pay ing http://web.peralta.edu/admissions/forms/. S tudents may nonresident tuition at the California Community be required to submit additional documentation. Colleges, the University of California, and the California S tate University ( all public colleges and universities in The student must file an exemption request including a California) . signed affidavit with the college that indicates the student • A student is ex empt from pay ing nonresident has met all applicable conditions described above. S tudent information obtained in this process is strictly confidential tuition if the student meets all of the follow ing four unless disclosure is required under law . requirements: .1 T he student must have: S tudents eligible for this ex emption w ho are transferring • attended a combination of California high school, to another California public college or university must submit a new request ( and documentation if required) adult school, and California Community College to each college under consideration. for the equivalent of three y ears or more, or • attained credits earned in California from a N onresident students meeting the criteria w ill be California high school equivalent to three or more ex empted from the pay ment of nonresident tuition, but y ears of full- time high school course w ork and they will not be classified as California residents. They attended a combination of elementary, middle continue to be “n onresidents”. and/or high schools in California for a total of three or more y ears, and The California D ream Act ex tends Cal Grant A and B 2. T he student must have: Entitlement aw ards, Cal Grant C aw ards, the California • graduated from a California high school or attained Promise Grant ( formerly k now n as the BOG fee w aiver) , the equivalent prior to the start of the term ( for Chaffee grants, and institutional financial aid to students ex ample, passing the GED or California H igh that meet these criteria as w ell as the applicable criteria School Proficiency exam), or for eligibility for specific types of financial aid. • completed an associate degree from a California Community College, or AB540 does not provide federal student financial aid • completed the minimum requirements at a eligibility for undocumented students. These students California Community College for transfer to remain ineligible for federal financial aid. To maximize the California S tate University or the University financial aid opportunities, AB 540 students who are of California, and ineligible to file a FAFSA should submit a California .3 The student must register as an entering student at, D ream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ or current enrollment at, an accredited institution of higher education in California, and 4. The student must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that if the student is a non- citizen w ithout current or valid immigration status, the student has filed an application to legalize immigration status, or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible to do so.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 27 NONRESIDENT CAPITAL OUTLAY FEE .2 S tudents w ho are attending college under an AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R approved apprenticeship training program. N onresident students w ho are both citizens and residents of a foreign country w ill be charged a N onresident .3 S tudents w ho are attending college in non- Capital Outlay Fee in addition to the N onresident Tuition, apportionment courses California Community College Enrollment Fee, Campus Center Use Fee, H ealth S ervices Fee, and AC Transit Fee. The S tudent H ealth Fee is refundable if the student drops The N onresident Capital Outlay fee is 51$ per semester all units on or before the last day to drop regular session unit. N ote: N onresident students pay all other fees unless classes. specifically exempted from paying a particular fee. STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE CAMPUS CENTER USE FEE Under Education Code § 7 6 0 6 0 .5 , each college S tudent Body w ithin Peralta CCD elected to establish a S tudent I n addition to the California Community College Representation Fee of .$2 0 per college, per semester, for Enrollment Fee, N onresident Tuition and N onresident each student. This fee w ill provide support for students Capital Outlay Fee, there is a Campus Center Use Fee or representatives w ho present college positions and of $2 per campus, per semester (excluding off-campus view points before city , county , district governments, and locations) , to be collected at the time of enrollment. H igh offices and agencies of the state and federal governments. school students admitted on a part-time basis on the S tudents w ill be charged this fee unless a S tudent recommendation of their principal must pay the Campus Representation Fee waiver form is submitted to the college Center Use Fee. N onresident students must also pay the Bursar’s Office before the last day of the semester charged. Campus Center Use Fee. RETURNED-CHEC FEE AC TRANSIT EASYPASS FEE There will be a 25$ .00 charge on checks returned to the Proposition A* requires all Peralta students enrolled in six college. or more units to pay an AC Transit EasyPass bus pass fee of $42.29, thereby mak ing them eligible to receive an AC OTHER EXPENSES Transit EasyPass bus pass. S tudents w ith EasyPass can ride all AC Transit bus lines, including local and Transbay You should have adequate funds at the beginning of the service, at all times. semester to pay for book s and enrollment fees. All students enrolled in six ( 6) or more units are required You may be charged for overdue or lost library book s, to pay an AC Transit Easy Pass per semester that is pamphlets, and periodicals. Certain courses and programs collected at the time of enrollment. For more information require the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, and program updates visit, w w w .peralta.edu/student/ provided such materials are of continuing value to ACTransitEasy Pass or email easy pass@ peralta.edu you outside the classroom setting and provided they are not solely or ex clusively available from the district. * PCCD S tudent Government passed Proposition A in the Field courses and field trips may require personal M ay 092 and again in M ay .1620 S ee Administrative transportation. Procedure 503 ( S tudent Fees) For further information about fees and the financial aid/ STUDENT HEALTH FEE scholarships available, stop by the Financial Aid Office. You are required to pay the S tudent H ealth fee of $8.1 0 per semester for fall and spring semesters ( $ 1 5 for summer session) . This fee is collected at the time of enrollment. The H ealth Fee is subj ect to change as allow ed by the S tate L egislature. N ote: S tudents w ho qualify in the follow ing categories w ill be ex empted from pay ment of the H ealth Fee: 1. S tudents w ho depend ex clusively upon pray er for healing in accordance w ith the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization ( documentation required) ;

28 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R FEE PAYMENT POLICY If you officially complete a change of program during the first two weeks of instruction, and as a result reduce You must pay all applicable fees no later than tw o ( 2 ) the number of units in w hich y ou are enrolled, y ou are w eek s before the beginning of the term. Failure to do so entitled to a refund if the change places you in a different w ill result in classes being dropped. I f y ou add classes enrollment fee category . You shall not be subj ect to the after this deadline, y ou are required to pay y our fees processing fee. immediately or y ou w ill be dropped from y our classes and a hold WI L L be placed on y our account and y our I f y ou pay an enrollment fee of less than $10, and cancel debt may be sent to collections. y our registration or w ithdraw from all classes before the deadline, the processing fee shall equal the Enrollment FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE Fee. Tuition and enrollment fees are due and pay able at the N o refund of the Enrollment Fee w ill be made to any time of registration, and each time subsequent classes student w ho w ithdraw s from classes after the first are added. tw o w eek s of instruction. This refers to fall and spring semesters only . Please refer to deadline dates in the FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS S chedule of Classes for the other sessions. There are several fee pay ment options available: I n person M embers of an active or reserve military unit w ho receive at the Cashier’s Office; by mail (check or money order orders compelling a w ithdraw al from courses, may , upon made pay able to Peralta Community College D istrict) ; petition, receive a full refund of the Enrollment Fee unless online by credit/debit card ( V isa or M asterCard) ; and academic credit is aw arded. by pay ment plans that are available upon request. For additional information, go to w w w .peralta.edu. Short-Term and Open-Entry Open-Exit Classes Admissions and Records, and follow appropriate link s to Pay ment Policy . I f y ou enrolled in a short- term or open- entry /open- ex it class, you will receive a 100 percent refund if you officially PAYMENT OF CHARGES AND FINANCIAL AID withdraw within 10% of the first class meeting to receive DISBURSEMENTS a refund. N o refunds w ill be issued after this date. Please refer to the deadline dates in the S chedule of Classes. When receiving financial aid disbursements, all eligible charges, upon authorization, w ill be deducted before V ariable-Unit Classes remaining amounts are released. For more information on Financial Aid disbursements, please visit N o refund shall be made for variable units not earned by the student. http://web.peralta.edu/financial-aid/ or the campus Financial Aid office. NONRESIDENT TUITION AND CAPITAL OUTLAY FEE REFUND POLICY ENROLLMENT FEE REFUND POLICY A full refund of N onresident Tuition and Capital Outlay Class Cancellations Fee w ill be made for any class w hich is canceled by College of Alameda. Also, a 01 percent refund ( minus The S tate- mandated Enrollment Fee w ill be fully refunded a $ 2 0 processing fee) w ill be made for any class from if an action of the college ( e.g., class cancellation) prevents w hich y ou w ithdraw through the last day to drop regular you from attending class. session credit classes and receive a refund. There w ill be no refunds after this date. Regular Session (Full-Term) Classes N o refund w ill be made to y ou after the n“ o grade record If you cancel your registration prior to the first day of date” for regular session classes. You may appeal to the instruction, or if you officially withdraw from classes Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs to waive during the first two weeks of instruction, you shall be restrictions of this refund policy for cases of ex treme entitled to a full refund, less a $ 1 0 processing fee ( charged hardship. whether or not the class was attended).

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 29 NONPAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER Campus Parking and Traffic Regulations AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R OBLIGATIONS S tudents must park their vehicles only in authorized lots The college, under appropriate rules and regulations, w ill on the south side of the campus and must pay a Park ing w ithhold grades, transcripts, diplomas and registration Fee of $2.0 a d ay . privileges, or any combination thereof, from any student or former student w ho fails to pay the enrollment fee or S emester park ing permits can be purchased for $ 4 0 .0 0 for nonresident tuition. Grades, transcripts and diplomas w ill be w ithheld from students or former students w ho fail students enrolled in less than 9 units or $ 2 9 .0 0 for students to pay loans, other fees, or obligations w hich have been properly charged to him/her. enrolled in 9 units or more ( $ 2 0 .0 0 for students w ith DROPPING A STUDENT FOR NONPAYMENT OF CCPG) . S emester motorcy cle permit is 0.$1 0. S ummer ENROLLMENT FEES session park ing permit is $ 2 0 .0 0 ( S ummer motorcy cle Payment Policy: S tudents must pay all applicable fees no later than tw o ( 2) w eek s before the beginning of the term. permit is .5$ 0) . I f a student ow es more than $ 8 0 0 in fees tw o w eek s before the beginning of the term, all classes w ill be dropped. YOU MUST OBTAIN A STUDENT DECAL TO BE S tudents, w ho add classes after the tw o w eek deadline DISPLAYED ON YOUR AUTOMOBILE WINDOW and then ow e more than $ 8 0 0 in fees, are required to WITH THE DAILY PAID PARKING RECEIPT. pay all fees before classes start or all their classes w ill be Both the decal and the park ing permits are issued from dropped. S tudents w ho ow e any fees as of the last day the college Cashier’s Office. of enrollment w ill have a hold placed on their account so that they cannot enroll in future semesters or receive their S tudents must not park in unauthorized areas, including transcript, and their debt may be sent to collections. For red zones, y ellow ( loading) zones, blue ( disabled) zones, important dates, see the A& R w ebsite: http://web.peralta. or in areas designated for administrative, staff or faculty edu/admissions/ park ing. Disabled students whose vehicles display a valid DMV placard and a valid parking permit may park Installment Payment Plans: S tudents w ho ow e fees in designated disabled parking zones. Visitors park in from the current or previous terms may opt to pay these a fee lot and pay 2$.00 a d ay. fees through an installment pay ment plan. S tudents are required to pay at least $ 2 5 of their ow ed fees and develop The campus speed limit is 5 M PH . All provisions of the an installment pay ment plan prior to enrolling in classes. California V ehicle Code apply to individuals driving ( and S tudents can only participate in one pay ment plan. Please to vehicles being driven) on the campus. These regulations refer to the PCCD A& R w ebsite on P“ ay ment Policies” are strictly enforced. V iolators w ill be cited and vehicles for more details: http://w eb.peralta.edu/admissions/ park ed illegally may be tow ed at ow ner’s ex pense. College pay ment- policies/ officials do not have authority to rescind or to arbitrate citation matters. Student’s Responsibility to Drop: D ropping or w ithdraw ing from a course is not an automatic process. ENROLLMENT POLICIESAND PROCEDURES I t is the student’s responsibility to drop the classes he/ she is not attending. If the student does not drop a class, Adding Classes Change of Classes he/she w ill be charged and could receive an “F ” or W“ ” The last day to add regular session ( full- term) classes is grade that w ill appear on the student’s permanent record. available online w w w .peralta.edu under Admissions and Records. This is also published in the academic calendar of the current Schedule of Classes. After the specified date, only short- term or open- enrollment classes may be added. Refer to the current S chedule of Classes for procedures to follow to add and drop classes.

30 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R Attendance Policies No Shows Attendance is expected at every meeting of all courses in Students who are not present at the first class meeting w hich students are enrolled. may be dropped by the instructor, and their seat may be .1 I nstructors may drop a student from class if the given to a student on the w ait list. number of absences during a semester ex ceeds the Open Classes Open Enrollment number of times the class meets in tw o w eek s, unless I t is the policy of the Peralta Community College D istrict there are ex tenuating circumstances w arranting special that, unless specifically ex empted by statute, every consideration by the instructor. course, course section or class, wherever offered and 2. All instructors may drop students who do not attend maintained by the D istrict and for w hich the average class by Census D ay if the student has not contacted daily attendance is to be reported for state aid, shall be the instructor w ith an ex planation satisfactory to fully open to enrollment and participation by any person the instructor as to why he/she has not attended. All who has been admitted to the college(s) and who meets drops must be recorded on the Census Rosters and such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to I nstructors’ Class Records. Chapter I I , D ivision 2, Part V I , Title 5 of the California .3 I t is the student’s responsibility to drop from classes Administrative Code, commencing w ith S ection .02158 that they do not wish to attend. Instructors have two opportunities to drop students ( 1 ) I nstructors are Student Study Load to drop students on the online Census Roster; and, I n order to complete an Associate in Arts or Associate ( 2) I nstructors are to drop students using the online in S cience D egree at one of the Peralta Colleges in tw o Attendance Verification Roster. Instructors will no y ears, an average study load of 51 units per semester is longer indicate drop dates on rosters or submit D rop advised. For college purposes, a full- time student is one Cards for students. w ho is carry ing 21 o r more units. .4 The instructor’s decision to drop a student for not meeting the attendance requirements of the class is Wait Lists FI N AL . D uring the enrollment period prior to the start of classes, 5. L eaves of absence may be granted by the instructor students w ishing to add classes w hich have reached the for limited periods to cover illness, hospitalization, or enrollment limit, can add themselves to the w ait list. A acute emergencies. Requests for such leaves should process w ill run each night that w ill automatically enroll be made directly to the instructor by contacting the students in the class from the w ait list as seats become instructor either in person, by phone, or by email. available. An email w ill be sent to the student’s Peralta .6 Responsibility for mak ing up w ork missed because of email notify ing them of the enrollment and the charge to absence rests w ith the student. their student account. S tudent should check their Peralta 7. District policy limits attendance in classes to those who email regularly . The last day a student can add to a w ait are officially enrolled in the class. list is the day before the first day of the term. Wait lists apply only to regular session ( full- term) classes. Auditing Classes Peralta Board Policy does N OT permit students to audit After classes begin, students enrolled in the class w ho do classes. Class attendance is limited to students who are not show up for the first class meeting may be dropped by officially enrolled. the instructor w ho w ill then add students from the w ait list. I f y ou are not moved into the course from the w ait list Enrollment in Con icting Classes during the enrollment period, you must be sure to attend Students are NOT permitted to enroll in classes with the first meeting of the class to be considered for late conflicting or overlapping meeting times. enrollment from the w ait list. I f there is a space available and y ou are not at the class, y ou w ill lose y our place on Excess Units the w ait list and another student may be added instead. S tudents may not enroll in more than 1 8 units at the Peralta Colleges w ithout prior approval. Counselor approval is required for enrollment in a combined total of 18.-5 2.1 5 units per semester at all Peralta Colleges. Enrollment in 2- 25 units per semester requires the approval of the V ice President of S tudent S ervices. Under no circumstances w ill approval be granted bey ond 25 units. The max imum load for summer session is 10 u nits.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 31 I mportant details y ou should k now : Prere uisites, Core uisites and Recommended AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R • Adding to a w ait list does not guarantee enrollment in Preparation The Peralta Community College D istrict has established the class. certain prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended • All corequisites or prerequisites must be completed preparation ( advisory ) for courses and programs in a manner consistent w ith law and good practice. The before y ou w ill be enrolled from the w ait list. D istrict and college believe that these requirements are • You w ill not be enrolled from the w ait list if the class necessary for students’ academic success. S tudents w ho do not meet these requirements are highly unlik ely to conflicts with times of your existing class schedule. receive a satisfactory grade in the course. S tudents may • You can view y our w ait list position in y our online not officially enroll in a course without the appropriate prerequisite, corequisite, or equivalent preparation. student center ( under class schedule) . • You can remove y ourself from a w ait list the same w ay PREREQUISITE means a condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate y ou w ould drop a class in y our online student center. current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program. A prerequisite represents a set of sk ills or a DROPPING CLASSES ITHDRA AL body of k now ledge that a student must possess prior S tudents are responsible for dropping classes using the to enrollment and w ithout w hich the student is highly Passport System or at the college Office of Admissions unlik ely to succeed in the course or program. S tudents w ill and Records. not be permitted to enroll in such courses and programs w ithout the appropriate prerequisite. A prerequisite S tudents should refer to the academic calendar in the course must be completed w ith a satisfactory grade ( A, catalogs or the class schedule to determine the deadline B, C, P) . dates for dropping a class w ith a refund, w ith no grade, or w ith a “ W” grade. A w ithdraw al that occurs prior COREQUISITE means a condition of enrollment to the Census date shall not be noted on the student’s consisting of a course that a student is required to tak e academic record. simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. A corequisite represents a set of sk ills or a body of A “W” grade sy mbol w ill be recorded on the student’s k now ledge that a student must acquire through transcript up on w ithdraw al during the period after concurrent enrollment in another course and w ithout the Census date and the end of the fourteenth w eek of w hich the student is highly unlik ely to succeed. S tudents instruction ( or betw een 2%1 to 57% of instruction for the must concurrently enroll in the corequisite course. summer session and short- term courses) . The “W ” grade sy mbol shall not be used to determine academic probation RECOMMENDED PREPARATION (ADVISORY) but only to determine progress probation. The academic means a condition of enrollment that a student is advised, record of a student w ho did not w ithdrew from a class but not required, to meet before or in conj unction nor w as dropped by the class instructor w ithin the time w ith enrollment in a course or educational program. allowed must reflect a grade other than “W” as awarded Recommended preparation represents a set of sk ills or a by the instructor. body of k now ledge w hich enable a student to achieve a greater depth or breadth of k now ledge of course material Students will not be permitted to withdraw and receive but w ithout w hich the student is still lik ely to succeed in a “ W” in a class more than three times ( substandard a course or program. grades are also included in determining the ability to repeat courses) . I f a student has not show n evidence of the prerequisite or corequisite, the student w ill be temporarily enrolled in Enrollment Fee Refund I nformation can be obtained at the course until the last day to add the class. The student the follow ing link http://web.peralta.edu/admissions/ w ill be given ample time to provide proof of prerequisite pay ment- policies. or corequisite or complete the w aiver process for the prerequisite or corequisite at w hich time he/she w ill be officially enrolled.

32 • ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R There are three options: .3 The student demonstrates that he or she does not • Petition for Prerequisite/Corequisite Equivalency pose a threat to himself or herself or others in a • Petition for Prerequisite/Corequisite S ubstitution course w hich has a prerequisite established to • Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge protect health and safety . Petition for Prere uisite Core uisite E uivalency 4 . The prerequisite is not necessary and appropriate for The District will maintain a list of courses offered at success in the course and has not been established other colleges or universities that satisfy the D istrict’s in accordance w ith the D istrict’s process for prerequisites. A student w ho has tak en one of these establishing prerequisites and corequisites. equivalent courses at another college or university may bring a transcript show ing successful completion of the .5 The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlaw fully course to the Counseling Office, Admissions and Records discriminatory or is being applied in an unlaw fully Office or D ean’s Office and complete a Prerequisite/ discriminatory manner. Corequisite Equivalency form. Upon verification, the student will be officially enrolled in the course. 6 . The student w ill be subj ect to undue delay in attaining the goal in his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available. Petition for Prere uisite Core uisite Substitution Program Preparation I f the course does not appear on the pre- approved list, the S tudents should consult college counselors in preparing student w ill have to complete a Petition for Prerequisite/ their programs. Required courses are listed under Corequisite Substitution with the appropriate written each vocational and liberal arts maj or prior to the documentation attached (course outline and transcript). If, course descriptions. Certain state university and upon review by the D epartment Chair, D ean, and/or V ice college requirements are listed in the section “T ransfer President of Academic and Student Affairs, the course is I nformation” to aid students w ho w ish to develop a determined to be an equivalent prerequisite, the student tentative program before meeting w ith a counselor. will be officially enrolled in the course. Continuing students should consult a counselor as soon as possible for assistance in preparing a program of classes. Petition for Prere uisite Core uisite Challenge Students may not enroll in classes which have conflicting I f a student desires to challenge the prerequisite or or o“ verlapping” s cheduled meeting times. corequisite, he/she must file a petition for Prerequisite/ Corequisite Challenge with written documentation to the Study Load Office of Admissions and Records. A challenge will be A full- time study load is 1 2 units. A student may not carry resolved by the appropriate staff within five (5) working more than 1 8 units a semester w ithout special permission. day s. I f the challenge is upheld, the student w ill be S uch permission ordinarily is not given to any student officially enrolled in the course. If no space is available in w ho has not maintained a grade- point average of .3 0 the the course when a challenge is filed, the challenge shall be previous semester. ( S ee section on Grades and Grade resolved prior to the beginning of registration for the nex t Points for ex planation of grade- point average.) term; and, if the challenge is upheld, the student shall be permitted to enroll if space is available when the student An absolute max imum unit load is set for 52 units at an enrolls for the subsequent term. I f the challenge is not individual college or combination of Peralta colleges. upheld, the student will be notified that he/she has been Advance approval from a counselor for carry ing in ex cess dropped from the course. The student shall bear the initial of 18 units, including variable units, must be filed in the burden of show ing that grounds ex ist for the challenge. Admissions and Records Office. For summer session, a max imum unit load is set for 01 Grounds for challenge shall include the follow ing: units. 1 . The student has acquired through w ork or life ex periences the sk ills and k now ledge that is I t is recommended that students w ho are employ ed presupposed in terms of the course or program for consider carefully their unit loads and study time in w hich it is established. relationship to the number of hours they spend on their 2. The student has not y et been allow ed to enroll due j obs. to a limitation on enrollment established for a course that involves intercollegiate competition or public performance, or one or more of the courses for w hich enrollment has been limited to a cohort of students and w ould be delay ed by a semester or more in attaining the degree or certificate specified in his or her S tudent Educational Plan.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION • 33 AD M I SSI O N S/R E G I STE R Noncredit Courses College of Alameda offers noncredit classes and certificate programs for students seek ing self- improvement, increased literacy and j ob sk ills, and access to higher education and employ ment. N oncredit classes are free, do not require proof of residency and do not have prerequisites. The Board of Governor’s for California Community Colleges established noncredit classes and programs to provide an “ educational gatew ay ” or a “ portal to the future” . I t serves as a k ey contributor to “ open access” for students w ho seek w ay s to improve their earning pow er, literacy sk ills and access to higher education. N oncredit courses are intended for students w ho w ant to gain general k now ledge, learn a new sk ill, upgrade ex isting sk ills, enrich their understanding about a w ide range of topics, or develop personal interests. N oncredit courses are N OT applicable tow ard a degree and no units are earned. Upon completion of a series of required classes, students may earn a noncredit vocational certificate. Although students may not initially need or desire unit credit, noncredit often serves as the first point of entry for many under- served students as w ell as a transition point to credit instruction. There is no tuition for noncredit courses. H ow ever, a few courses include a fee for materials provided to students. S tudents are also responsible for the purchase of book s and supplies. Upon completion of a course, students w ill receive a grade of Pass, N o Pass or S atisfactory Progress. S tudents can apply and enroll in noncredit classes online at http://web.peralta.edu/workforcedevelopment/apply- and- enroll, or by completing a noncredit application in person at any of the Peralta College Admissions and Records Offices, or the Peralta Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office. Students may enroll in both credit and noncredit classes. S tudents may also order a noncredit transcript from Admissions and Records. For more information on enrolling in noncredit courses please contact the Adult Education Office at (510) 748- 5 2 5 0 , email coa- ae@ peralta.edu, or visit the College of Alameda Welcome Center.

34 • STUDENT FINANCIAL AID College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Student Financial Aid FI N AN CI AL AI D General Information Regarding Financial hat are the Eligibility Re uirements Assistance Financial Aid is intended to help students w ho might not In order to qualify for financial aid a student must be otherwise be able to attend college. Although the primary enrolled in an eligible program of study leading to responsibility for meeting college costs rests w ith the completion of an AA/As degree, transfer requirements student and his or her family , it is recognized that many or a certificate program: maintain satisfactory academic families have limited resources and are unable to meet the progress; for most programs, have demonstrated cost of a college education. Peralta Colleges offers several financial need; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; types of financial aid which are funded through federal, certify compliance w ith selective service registration state, local agencies, Peralta Colleges Foundation and the requirements; not be in default on any student loan or colleges themselves. The maj or categories include: ow e a refund on any grant made under any Title I V • Grants. These awards are based on financial need and program; have a social security number, and have a high school diploma, or GED. Effective July 1, 2012 the Ability do not require repay ment. to Benefit test is no longer offered. Students without a • L oans. S uch aw ards must be repaid after the student H.S. diploma or GED who passed the Ability to Benefit test or completed 6 college credits tow ards a degree or a leaves school or drops below half- time enrollment. certificate prior to July 1, 2012 are still eligible to continue M ost have a low rate of interest. receiving aid in future y ears. • Employment. This type of award is based on financial need and provides the student w ith an opportunity For additional information, stop by the campus Financial to earn money for school through employ ment w ith Aid Office or refer to the campus financial aid webpage. participating Federal Work S tudy Employ ers. You may also apply online at w w w .fafsa.gov. • S cholarships. These aw ards are based on scholastic achievement and/or financial need and/or student ithdra als Repayment of Financial Aid activity involvement. They do not require repay ment. Funds • Special Programs. Some students qualify for benefits through the V eterans Administration, California S tate Federal aid recipients w ho w ithdraw or are dropped D epartment of Rehabilitation and Bureau of I ndian from all classes by the instructor are subj ect to regulations Affairs, among others. Eligibility requirements vary. regarding the Return of Title I V funds. S tudents w ho w ithdraw or are dropped from all classes prior to Students applying for financial aid may take courses at completing more than 6 0 % of the enrollment period any of the Peralta Colleges. H ow ever, a “h ome” campus are subj ect to these rules. Based on the date of the must be determined for financial aid purposes for the complete withdrawal or drop, the Financial Aid Office academic y ear. The home campus is the college at w hich w ill determine the amount, if any , of “u nearned” federal the student plans to complete their academic obj ective. financial aid is received by the student. For additional information and the most recent updates, If the student received more financial aid than the amount please refer to: web.peralta.edu/financial-aid/ earned, the student w ill be billed for the overpay ment. Financial aid recipients are advised to 1 ) avoid total When do I apply? w ithdraw al from all classes, 2 ) successfully complete all units during the semester, 3) if completely w ithdraw n, The application process for financial aid begins with the repay any “unearned” financial aid as soon as possible. completion of the Free Application for Federal S tudent aid Failure to do any of the above may result in the loss of ( FAFS A) at w w w .fafsa.gov. The application is available financial aid eligibility. October 1 , for the follow ing fall semester. Priority for aid w ill be given to students w ho apply early . A complete application and all corresponding documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. If you apply late or complete y our Financial Aid application late, y our application will be treated on a “first-come, first-served” basis until funds are ex hausted. S tudents must apply each year for financial aid, beginning in January for the follow ing academic y ear. There are various Financial Aid deadlines throughout the year. Check the financial aid website for a complete listing of deadlines.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT FINANCIAL AID • 35 Financial Aid Programs The special categories are: 1. D ependents of California N ational Guard M embers Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) .2 D ependents of veterans California Community College students are charged 3. Congressional M edal of H onor recipients and their an enrollment fee. H ow ever, enrollment fee w aiver is available for qualified California resident students dependents through the Community College Promise G rant Program. 4 . S urviving dependents of the S eptember 1 1 , 2 0 0 1 S tudents may be eligible for a California College Promise attacks Grant ( CCPG) if ( 1 ) y ou or y our family are receiving 5. Dependents of law enforcement or fire suppression Temporary Assistance for N eedy Families ( TAN F) , General Assistance, or S upplemental S ecurity I ncome personnel ( S S I ) or S tate S upplemental Program ( S S P) aid; ( )2 y ou are qualified for and receiving other financial aid; (3) your For purposes of this section, primary terms are considered family ’s income meets the established guidelines; or ( )4 fall and spring semesters. you qualify under Special Classifications Enrollment Fee Waivers, see questions on the CCPG. Student Notifications S tudents w ho are placed on Academic Probation, Warning Applications and CCPG- related information are available or CCPG Dismissal shall be notified via email from PCCD FI N AN CI AL AI D in the Financial Aid Office or you can download the CCPG no later than 30 day s follow ing the end of the semester application at the Financial Aid w ebsite. that resulted in the student being placed on academic or progress probation. Loss of California College Promise Grant (CCPG) S ince Fall 1,602 students w ho do not maintain minimum How to Regain CCPG Eligibility academic and/or progress standards for tw o consecutive An otherw ise eligible CCPG student may regain a CCPG primary semesters w ill be subj ect to loss of eligibility for by successfully appealing under one of the follow ing the California College Promise Grant ( CCPG) . The change reasons: was effective fall 2016. Academic and or Progress Improvement S tudents w ho are eligible for the CCPG may lose their Approval requires significant academic improvement by eligibility if they fail to maintain a cumulative GPA of completing a semester ( minimum enrollment of 3 units .2 0 or higher and complete more than 50 percent of their or more) w ith a %50 completion rate and a term GPA of coursew ork . I f a student’s cumulative GPA falls below .2 0 o r above in the most recent primary term. 2.0 for tw o consecutive primary terms ( fall or spring) , the student is disqualified for the CCPG. If the cumulative No Enrollment for Two Primary Terms number of units completed is not more than 5 0 percent in Approval requires the student not enrolled w ithin the two consecutive primary terms, the student is disqualified PCCD for tw o consecutive primary terms ( fall/spring) for the CCPG. Any combination of tw o consecutive since becoming ineligible for the CCPG. primary terms ( fall/spring semesters) of academic or progress probation may result in loss of enrollment fee Submission of Petition Form w aiver eligibility . S tudents w ho have not met academic or progress standards and w ish to petition their status may do so Foster Youth, as defined in Education Code 66025.9(b), if they have an acceptable reason by completing and submitting a CCPG Petition Form w ith supporting documentation. Petitions that are approved w ill result in the restoration of the CCPG. shall not be subject to loss of CCPG under this section. This exemption is effective until the date specified in Education Code 5.206 (9 c) . I n addition other fee w aivers authorized outside of S ection 7630( g) ( 1) are considered special categories and are not subj ect to loss due to the S ection (0763 g) ( 1) standards.

36 • STUDENT FINANCIAL AID College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Pell Grants Scholarships A Pell Grant is federal aid designed to provide financial S cholarships are available from various individuals and assistance for those who need it to attend post-high school educational institutions. Basic grants are intended to organizations. The amounts of, and qualifications for, be the “floor” of a financial aid package, and may be combined w ith other forms of aid to meet the full cost these scholarships vary . of education. S tudents interested in scholarships should check The actual amount of y our grant is determined by y our periodically w ith the Financial Aid Office, as new estimated family contribution, the total cost of attending scholarships are constantly being made available to college and y our enrollment status. students thank s to many community supporters of the college. After y our FAFS A application is processed, y ou w ill receive a S tudent Aid Report ( S AR) from the D epartment Chaf ee Foster Youth Grant of Education, which constitutes official notification of your ex pected family contribution ( EFC) . The low er the EFC, This grant of up to 5$,0 is available to current or former the higher y our aw ard w ill be. California foster y outh under 2 y ears of age w ho w ish Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) FI N AN CI AL AI D The S EOG is a federal grant designed for students w ith to tak e vocational training or college courses. You must financial need who receive the Pell Grant. Funds are limited. also enroll at least half time in an eligible school. Your Federal ork-Study (F S) program of study must be at least one academic y ear long, This federally funded program provides employ ment opportunities to students with financial need. Students and you must attend class regularly and get good grades. aw arded FWS receive an allocation of funds earned through part-time jobs on or off-campus. FWS provides Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Grants an ex cellent “ learning process” through on- the- j ob The Bureau of Indian Affairs provides grants to assist training. S tudents must be enrolled and be eligible for eligible American I ndian students in meeting educational financial aid to participate in FWS. costs. To be eligible, the applicant must be at least one- fourth American I ndian, Esk imo, or Aleut heritage, as Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) certified by a Tribal Agency served by the Bureau of This program is primarily for the recruitment and Indian Affairs. retention of students from under- represented groups w ho are both educationally and economically disadvantaged. Tribal Grants are for eligible students w ho belong to Referrals for grants are made for full- time EOPS students federally recognized I ndian Tribes. Tribes generally have only . For additional information regarding this program, their ow n applications, deadlines and eligibility criteria. visit the campus EOPS office. Cal Grant B and C Student Loans Cal Grant programs are available to California residents These loans are available to students w ho are enrolled at w ho qualify . A student must be a U.S . Citizen, a least half- time. permanent resident or an eligible non- citizen, and a California resident attending an eligible college located The Federal Government w ill pay interest on subsidized in California and mak ing S atisfactory Academic Progress. loans during the in- school period and during the grace The college electronically transmits GPA verification for period follow ing the student’s termination or graduation. certain students. The grace period is for six months. The student is responsible for pay ing the interest on unsubsidized loans Apply ing for a Cal Grant Tak es tw o forms, ( 1 ) the FAFS A, during the in- school and grace periods. S tudents are w w w .fafsa.gov and (2) your verified GPA, https://www. eligible if they meet the D epartment of Education’s criteria csac.ca.gov/post/cal- grant- gpa- verification- form. You as listed with the Financial Aid Office. Further information must apply by M arch 2 to max imize y our opportunity to about loans may be obtained on the Financial Aid w ebsite, receive an aw ard. or by visiting the Financial Aid Office. I f y ou miss the M arch 2, Cal Grant deadline AN D y ou plan to attend a community college in the fall, you have until S eptember 2 to apply . H ow ever, the number of Cal Grant aw ards is limited.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT FINANCIAL AID • 37 FI N AN CI AL AI D Student Consumer Inf ormation Disbursement Please note: S tudents are now limited to six full- time ( %06 ) y ears of Pell Grants in a lifetime at any college. I n order to receive a disbursement, a student must have Students are advised that the financial aid information a completed application, completed financial aid file and included here is limited. Additional information on all be enrolled in the required number of units. financial aid categories is available on the Financial Aid w ebsite or upon request at the campus Financial Aid M ost aid is distributed on a three- pay ment per semester Office. basis. Normally, the first payment is the week before the term begins, the second pay ment may be ex pected during Satisfactory Progress Standards the first week of each semester, and the third payment after the mid- point of each semester. Federal regulations mandate that all institutions of higher education establish minimum standards of “s atisfactory S tudent loans are disbursed in accordance w ith procedures academic progress” for students receiving financial set forth by federal regulations. assistance. Federal Work - S tudy recipients w ill be paid once a month. All students who apply for and receive financial assistance are ex pected to meet the academic standards described Financial Aid funds are disbursed by Bank M obile, a third in Peralta Colleges’ Financial Aid S atisfactory Progress party funds management service that has partnered w ith Policies and Procedures. Peralta Community College D istrict ( PCCD ) . All enrolled students who have applied for financial aid through the Copies of the Financial Aid S atisfactory Academic FAFS A or D ream Act application w ill be sent a Peralta Progress Policy are available on the Financial Aid w ebsite Bank M obile activation k it. S tudents must consent to or in the campus Financial Aid Office. receiving a card and select their preference on how they would like to receive their financial aid disbursement. Remedial Coursework There are 2 f ree methods a student may choose: If a student receives financial aid for remedial coursework, 1. Bank Mobile Account - this is an online financial and completes one ( 1) y ear or 30 units, no further aid w ill be paid for remedial study . The student may continue account w here the student uses their PeraltaCard to enroll in remedial classes, but financial aid payments ( debit card) w ill be calculated only for degree- applicable coursew ork . 2. D irect deposit to y our ex isting bank account English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) The PeraltaCard w ill be mailed to each student’s current Coursework mailing address on file with PCCD. It is critical that all S tudents w ho enroll in ex cessive ES OL coursew ork ( over students update and maintain their mailing address w ith 4 5 units) w ithout enrolling in classes leading tow ard their PCCD . stated educational major or goal will be notified by the Financial Aid Office. ESOL students will be strongly There are fees associated w ith Bank M obile. Please read, urged to enroll in coursew ork that w ill assist them in review , and understand the Bank M obile Fee S chedule. completing their educational goal. M ore information about Bank M obile fees can be found here http://web.peralta.edu/financial-aid/sample-page/ Financial Aid Census Date peraltacard- faqs/ Each term the Financial Aid Office establishes a census date after w hich no adj ustments w ill be calculated on funds paid for that term for units added or dropped. Please check with your home campus financial aid for the Financial Aid Census dates. Courses added ( such as late start courses) after FA census date will not be aid eligible.

38 • STUDENT FINANCIAL AID College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog FI N AN CI AL AI D Dream Act Scholars What is the California Dream Act? The D ream Act is really tw o law s that w ere passed in 201 and allow AB 54 0 students to apply for and receive several types of financial aid, including: • California College Promise Grant ( CCPG) • State financial aid like Cal Grants and Chafee Grants • Assistance from EOPS or CARE • Privately - funded scholarships Eligible AB5 4 0 students can complete the D ream Act Application by going to the w ebsite https://dream.csac. ca.gov/. What is an AB 540 student? You are an AB 5 4 0 student, and ex empt from pay ing non- resident enrollment fees, if y ou meet all of the follow ing criteria: • Attended a combination of California high school, adult school, California community college for a total of three years or more; or attained credits earned in California from a California high school equivalent to three or more y ears of full- time high school course w ork and attended a combination of elementary , middle and/or high schools in California for a total of three y ears or more; • Graduated from a California high school, got a GED or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam; or completed an associate degree from a California community college; or completed the minimum requirements at a California community college for transfer to a 4- y ear college. • Are registered or enrolled at a California community college; AN D • I f y ou are a student w ho is w ithout law ful immigration status, you must file an affidavit with the college that indicates that y ou have applied for legalization or w ill apply as soon as y ou are eligible.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT FINANCIAL AID •39 California Dream Act Financial Aid Programs Grant Eligible to ho do I contact, What is it? Type of Scholarship Apply or where do I Application apply? (Updated Annually) Re uired Privately Funded Beginning every inancia i ffice H elps pay for education- Institutional Institutional aJ nuary 1 Scholarships related expenses application(s) California College Registration inancia i ffice Waives community CCPG Form or Promise Grant period Every Summer college enrollment fees California Dream for eligible students Application* Assistance from Every term ffice V aries; may include Institutional EOPS or CARE services such as application(s) tutoring, book vouchers and other support services Cal Grant A or Cal Every October 1 inancia i ffice Grant award covering California Dream FI N AN CI AL AI D Grant B – March 2 or California Student tuition and education- Application* and http://www. for the Fall term Aid Commission related expenses when erification calgrants.org/ transferring to an eligible Form Baccalaureate degree granting institution. Cal Grant B Every October 1 inancia i ffice Grant award covering California Dream -Entitlement – March 2 or California Student e d u c a t i o n - r e l a t e d Application* and http://www. for the Fall term calgrants.org/ Aid Commission expenses for recent high erification school graduates Form Cal Grant C Every October 1 inancia i ffice Grant award covering California Dream – March 2 Application*, http://www. or California Student education-related Cal Grant C calgrants.org/ for the Fall term Supplemental Aid Commission expenses for Application and H igh School occupational or career or Community College GPA technical programs. erification orm Chafee Grant Every October 1 inancia i office Grant award covering California Dream education-related Application* and https://www.chafee. – March 2 or the California expenses for foster Chafee Grant Student Aid youth Application csac.ca.gov/ for the Fall term Commission * To apply for any or all of the financial aid programs requiring the California Dream Application, you only need to complete and submit ON E application. The California D ream Application can be found at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/; The Chafee Grant Application can be found at https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/StudentApplication.aspx; The GPA Verification can be found at w w w .csac. ca.gov/doc.asp? id17= .

40 • STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Student Support Services SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS College of Alameda provides a comprehensive program of Admissions and Records services to assist students to obtain the maximum benefit from their education. All students are urged to use these Admissions and Records serves as the first point of access services w henever necessary . to the college for new students and the general public. S tudents enroll online at w w w .peralta.edu. S tudents College of Alameda Student Services is committed to may also drop and add classes, apply for transcripts and guiding, empow ering, and inspiring students to achieve handle other business concerning admissions either online their academic, career and personal goals through a or in person in the A Building. student centered and caring approach. Admissions and Records is located in the A Building. Alameda One-Stop Career Center Call ( 051) 78-4 2 28 for further information or visit w w w . peralta.edu. The Alameda One S top Career Center is conveniently located right on campus. The One S top has ex isting part- Adult Education Transitions nerships w ith quality employ ers, including employ ers in the Alameda County community w ho are interested The College of Alameda Adult Transition Program in hiring and training students that ty pically have lim- w ork s w ith Adult S chools and Community Based Orga- ited w ork histories. nizations to foster a seamless transition into the Peralta Community College sy stem. To get y ou started, w e can Career Services – The following free services are avail- offer introductory meetings and presentations, enroll- able to everyone: ment and financial assistance, college tours, and a transi- • Computer access to help y ou apply for y our nex t j ob tions course that w ill provide group assistance through • Work shops on netw ork ing, resume development, in- the matriculation process. Whether students are seek ing degrees to transfer, career technical education to em- terview techniques and more ploy ment, or a self- study education plan for profession- • Job leads for off campus employment, including paid al development, w e are here to ensure y our success. The Adult Transitions office is located in the Library, Second internships, and other resume building opportunities Floor, and Room 23. • On site recruitments – come in and meet face- to- face Cal OR s w ith hiring managers The CalWORKs program provides educational/train- Intensive Services – Need additional help? No prob- ing assistance to students w ho receive cash- aid through lem. TAN F, including self- initiated participants ( S I Ps) and • On the j ob training ( OJT) opportunities – OJTs can help GAI N referrals. The program assists students in enter- ing the w ork force at the highest level possible, and in mak e the perfect paid transition from school to indus- developing a personal career ladder leading to increased try . self-sufficiency and individual growth. Support services • Individualized Training Accounts (ITAs) – Attending include priority enrollment, counseling, educational ad- classes but need an additional specialized certificate to vising, progress monitoring, j ob development and place- land that j ob? We have access to thousands of courses ment, post employ ment, childcare, w ork - study , and case both online and throughout the Bay Area. management. For further information, call -051 487- 528 • Employ ment S pecialists w ill help students secure j obs or visit the CalWORKs office, co-located with EOPS and that pay a good w age, including those that need full- CARE in the A building Welcome Center. and part- time employ ment so that they can sustain themselves through school and into a career ladder position bey ond graduation. The Alameda One- S top Career Center is located on West Campus D rive in modular building P“ .” Call ( 5)10 478- 802 for further information, or visit http://alameda.per- alta.edu/one- stop- career- center.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES • 41 Childcare Services In addition, students undecided about their major field of study are strongly urged to meet w ith a counselor early Childcare services are available for qualify ing College in their college career to discuss the alternatives available of Alameda families on campus at the Alameda Family to them. All new and returning students must have their S ervices H ead S tart /Early H ead S tart Program located program approved by a counselor, before they can register at the Children’s Center on Campus D rive. H ead S tart is for classes. a comprehensive child development program that has been successfully serving low - income children and their All students should meet w ith a counselor to design a families for over forty y ears. I t is a child- focused program student education plan ( S EP) to outline the course of w ith an overall goal of increasing school readiness and study necessary to reach the student’s educational goal. socialization for young children birth to five years old, In addition, students undecided about their major field of accomplished by providing a rich preschool environment, study are strongly urged to meet w ith a counselor early involving and supporting the family , and connecting in their college career to discuss the alternatives available w ith the community . H alf day morning and afternoon to them. All new and returning students must have their sessions as w ell as full day options are available. I f y ou are program approved by a counselor, before they can register interested in enrolling y our child in H ead S tart or Early for classes. H ead S tart at College of Alameda please contact the H ead Start enrollment office at (510) 629-6333. S tudents are invited to go to the Counseling Appointment D esk to mak e appointments or to meet w ith counselors on Childcare for the children of College of Alameda students a drop- in basis for brief questions or emergency problems. is also available at the Children’s Centers at L aney College Discussions of personal matters are confidential. ( 9 0 0 Fallon S treet, Oak land, CA 9 4 6 0 7 ) and M erritt College. The Counseling D epartment is located w ithin the S tudent S ervices Complex in the A Building. For additional The L aney Center is on East 1 0 th S treet and S econd information, call ( 150) 784- .209 Avenue, phone ( 150) 46- 5734. Extended Opportunity Programs The Merritt Child Development Center is at 12500 Campus Services (EOPS) D rive Oak land, CA .1964 ( 0)15 -643 .2634 College of Alameda offers a comprehensive EOP&S pro- gram for students w ho demonstrate that they have edu- Counseling Services cational, economic, social, cultural, or language prob- SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS lems w hich interfere w ith their educational careers. The The Counseling D epartment offers a w ide range of program offers special supportive services to EOP&S professional counseling services for enrolled and students, including professional counseling, priority prospective students. These services include: registration, career and academic guidance, book pur- • Educational planning for degrees, occupational chase assistance, vocational grant assistance, assistance to four y ear institutions, transfer and admission applica- certificates, and transfers to four year colleges tion. • Evaluation of transcripts for graduation and transfer To ualify for participation in the EOP S program a student must: • Career counseling and vocational test interpretation • Be a California resident • Be enrolled full- time w hen accepted into the EOP& S • H elp in providing study sk ills program • H elp on academic problems • H ave few er than 07 semester ( 105 quarter) units of • Personal counseling and referral to on- campus, and degree applicable credit coursew ork off-campus services • Qualify to receive a California College Promise Grant • Classes and special w ork shops; e.g., Career/L ife ( formerly BOG Fee w aiver) Planning, College S uccess, Orientation to College, • Be educationally disadvantaged etc. A student may be considered educationally N ew students to College of Alameda are strongly disadvantaged if the student meets one of the fol- encouraged to meet w ith a counselor prior to enrolling lo ing criteria: to develop a S tudent Education Plan that best meets their • Graduated from high school w ith a grade point aver- academic goals. age of 2.49 o r below Continuing students at the College of Alameda are strongly • D oes not qualify for the minimum level English or encouraged to meet w ith a counselor every semester to mak e sure that their S tudent Education Plan is up to date. mathematics course w ork required for an Associate degree

42 • STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS • Was previously enrolled in remedial education cours- Library Learning Resources Center es The L ibrary /L earning Resources Center ( Building “ L ” ) • Is the first in his/her family to attend college houses a w ide variety of services and resources for • Is a foreign born resident with language difficulty students, faculty and staff. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education The Learning Resources Center, on the second floor, is (CARE) offers additional support services to EOP&S comprised of the Tutoring Center; L anguage and General students w ho are single parents on TAN F ( Transitional S tudies Center; M ath, S cience and V ocational Center; Assistance for N eedy Families) and to break the w elfare Academic L ab; and Proctoring Center. The L earning dependency cy cle by completing college- level educa- Resources Center is a collaborative learning community tional training programs, and therefore, become more environment that provides centralized access to programs employable and economically self-sufficient. and services designed to assist students in succeeding in their academic endeavors, including the development To be eligible, a student must: of learning skills and attitudes for effective performance • Be 18 y ears of age in the college environment as w ell as the enhancement • Be single head of household of think ing abilities and k now ledge base, and provides • Be a current recipient of TAN F/CalWORKs instructional support to faculty in the classroom. • H ave at least one child under 41 y ears of age • Be enrolled as a full- time student upon admission into Library The Library is located on the first floor of the L Building the program and houses an instructional area, circulation services • Be an EOP& S student desk s and reference desk s as w ell as the print collection, w hich includes Best S ellers, Circulating Book s, Reference For further information, call -150 -874 285 or visit the Book s, Easy Readers, Periodicals, and Tex tbook Reserves. EOPS/CARE office located in the A building Welcome The L ibrary offers online resources as w ell, w hich Center. include article databases, eBook s and streaming videos. Other Library services located on the first floor include Financial Aid photocopiers, group study rooms, a leisure reading area, and the library office. At the Reference desk, the The Financial Aid Program provides financial assistance librarians provide instruction in the use of library to students w ho, w ithout such aid, w ould be unable resources for individuals, classes, and w ork shops. The to attend College of Alameda. Financial aid is directed Library also offers online reference help via our “Ask a tow ard ensuring that a student w ill not be denied a college COA L ibrarian” chat service accessible from our library education because of lack of personal resources. S tudent homepage at http://alameda.peralta.edu/library . The aid comes in a w ide variety of programs. Although online catalog provides access to all Peralta College eligibility qualifications and benefits vary, assistance is libraries’ print collections. A variety of additional online available for career as w ell as academic training at College resources, including electronic periodical databases, are of Alameda. M ore information on S tudent Financial Aid also available on the reference computer w ork stations is provided in the prior chapter of this catalog. and remotely for registered students. Financial Aid is located in the A building. Call ( 510 ) 4-87 The College of Alameda student identification card for 1932 f or further information. the current semester is the user’s library card. L ibrary users are responsible for returning borrow ed materials on Intercollegiate Athletics time and for pay ing a charge for lost or severely damaged materials. Circulating materials are considered overdue College of Alameda is a participating member of the w hen not returned by the due date. Failure to meet these Bay Valley Conference and offers intercollegiate athletic obligations w ill result in a “ hold” on registration and competition in bask etball for men and in volley ball borrow ing privileges. A library h“ old” can be removed for w omen students. S tudents enrolled at College of w hen overdue library materials are returned and/or Alameda may participate in athletic programs at other all charges are paid. L ibrary users that do not comply Peralta Colleges if a particular sport is not offered here. w ith or violate the College of Alameda S tudent Code of All athletes must meet the specific requirements of the Conduct or L ibrary rules and regulations may be subj ect Bay V alley Conference and of the California Community to disciplinary action and/or loss of library privileges. College Athletic Association ( CCCAA) in order to be eligible for participation. For more information, visit the Athletics Office in D203, or telephone ( 10)5 -874 723.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES • 43 Learning Resources Center N ew D ream S ervices: The L earning Resources Center ( L RC) is located on the • Academic Counseling second floor of the Library and is a combination of labs that • Peer M entoring provide tutoring for most subj ects taught at the college: • Book V ouchers the Writing Center/L anguage L ab, Open Computer L ab, • Cap & Gow n M ath L ab, and M ES A Center ( in the S cience Annex ) . Our • H ousing and Job referrals tutors are trained to provide individual tutoring sessions, • Clothing as w ell as facilitate groups and w ork shops. The L RC also • S upport Groups provides S tudy Groups and supplemental instruction in • L egal support M ath, English, S ciences, and other subj ects. For additional information, please contact ( 1)05 874 - 2037 or visit the For more information, visit the Welcome Center Building second floor of the library. A, or telephone ( )501 874- 285 NextUp Program (Formally kno n as Phi Theta appa Alpha Chi Alpha CAF ES) Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for N ex tUp is a supplemental component of the ex isting community college scholars. The purpose is to promote the ideals of scholarship, leadership, fellow ship, and Ex tended Opportunity Programs and S ervices ( EOPS ) service. College of Alameda Chapter, Alpha Chi Alpha, w as chartered in June 1 9 9 2 . Chapter members participate program. The purpose of N ex tUp is to strengthen the in campus, regional, and international proj ects. I nvitation to membership goes to all students w ho have accumulated capacity of community college districts to support the at least 1 2 semester units, have a GPA of 3 .5 or higher, and identify College of Alameda as their home/main campus. higher education success, health and w ell- being of some For more information, contact ( )105 7 4-8 206 to reach the faculty advisor or visit w w w .ptk .org. of the nearly 31,0 current and former foster y outh w ho Programs and Services for Students ith are enrolled in California’s community colleges. Disabilities (kno n as DSPS) To be eligible, y ou must be a current, or former, foster Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities y outh in California w hose dependency w as established provides educational and vocational support services for or continued by the court on or after the y outh’s 1 6 th students w ith disabilities w ho are enrolled in classes at birthday . College of Alameda. S ervices include academic, personal and vocational counseling; diagnostic testing; registration Be no older than 26 y ears of age at the commencement of assistance; support service personnel such as note- tak ers SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS any academic y ear in w hich he/she participates in N ex tUp. and sign language interpreters; testing accommodations; liaison w ith four- y ear colleges and community agencies; N ex tUp student must be enrolled in 9 units at the time instructional materials in alternate media, such as Braille, of acceptance. large print, electronic tex t ( e- tex t) , tactile graphics, and audio recording; access to adapted computer equipment N ex tUp services include and other assistive technology . • N eed based grants ( housing, transportation, etc. • M eal assistance In addition instructional programs are offered for students • Book vouchers w ith disabilities w ho meet eligibility criteria: • Career Technical Education grants • S chool S upplies 1. The Learning Skills Program assists students w ith learning disabilities to succeed in their college New Dream program by providing assessment, instruction, advising, and liaison w ith campus instructors and N ew D ream is a program for returning citizens w ho are on programs. M eet w ith a counselor in the D S PS program parole or probation and for the family members w ho have to inquire about enrolling in L earning Resources 926 been impacted by the j ustice sy stem. The N ew D ream for eligibility assessment. program supports student’s transition into college, break dow n the stigma of being incarcerated, and demonstrate that our formally incarcerated reentry students can thrive and become active productive citizens on campus and in our community . The program is tailored to the individual needs of the students.

SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS 44 • STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog 2. The Adapted Computer Learning Center offers Safety Services classes in assistive technology and in improving cognitive sk ills. The Alameda County S heriff’s D epartment provides sw orn deputies on this campus to assist students and Assistive C omputer Technology instruction is staff. Sheriff’s deputies are an integral part of the College designed to meet the computer access needs of community , functioning as consistently as possible w ith students w ith learning disabilities, acquired brain the College’s philosophy and obj ectives. D eputies are inj ury , visual impairment, or phy sical disability . sworn police officers responsible for the reporting and Adaptations include programs to increase print size investigation of all emergency and police matters on on the screen; speech sy nthesizers that read aloud campus. In an emergency, dial 7236, or 465-3456. Sheriff’s information on the screen; voice input to allow deputies are located in Room F21. h“ ands free” computer operation; an embosser for Braille output of written material; and programs that Saf ety Aides modify the k ey board. S tudent S afety Aides assist S afety S ervices by patrolling the campus, parking lots and attend campus events and C ognitive Skills & Brain I nj ury Program - Computers activities. Aides are available for escort services to and are used as a tool in teaching cognitive sk ills to students from park ing lots. To receive assistance please call ( 051) with specific learning disabilities or acquired brain 748- 7.23 inj uries resulting from head trauma, strok e, hy pox ia, brain tumor, infections of the brain or ingestion of Office of Student Activities and Campus tox ic substances. The I mproving Cognitive S k ills Lif e class remediates basic mental processes such as memory, attention, concentration, perception, and Our goal is to provide activities, programs, and services organization. I t retrains complex think ing sk ills that improve y our overall student ex perience at CoA. By such as categorizing, sequencing, problem solving, participating in our campus events, community service abstract reasoning, and communicating. I t helps opportunities, field trips and student clubs, you can meet students develop compensatory strategies for coping new people, feel a part of the campus community , and w ith decreased cognitive function. develop valuable leadership sk ills. 3. The College to Career Program, funded through Our services and programs include: a contract w ith the California D epartment of Rehabilitation ( D OR) , w ork s in partnership w ith • College H our Events the D OR and the Regional Center of the East Bay • Cougar S ervice D ay s to provide access to college, internships, and j ob • Commencement placement for students w ith I ntellectual D isabilities. • Associated S tudents of College of Alameda ( AS COA) S upport services such as educational and vocational • S tudent Clubs and Organizations coaching are provided. Please contact the College to • S afety Aide Program Career Coordinator at the D S PS program for more • L ost and Found information. Visit our office on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. F-217. 4. The WorkAbility III Program is a cooperative contract betw een the College of Alameda and the Associated Students of College of Alameda California D epartment of Rehabilitation ( D OR) . The (ASCOA) program provides j ob search sk ills training and j ob placement services for persons w ith disabilities w ho We are the campus student government association, have a D OR Counselor. representing y our concerns to administration, and planning campus activities for y our enj oy ment. We are For additional information on D S PS services or programs, alw ay s look ing for self- motivated, responsible students to call (510) 748-2328 or visit the DSPS office in Room D117. join our board, serve on a campus committee, or volunteer for an event. Stop by our office on the 2nd floor of the S tudent Center. F- 12 an d say hello.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES • 45 SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS Student Center (F-building) Student Health Services The S tudent Center is the focal point of student life H ealth S ervices contributes to the educational aims, at CoA w here y ou can ex perience social, cultural and matriculation, and retention of students by promoting educational events, lik e guest speak ers, health and their w ell- being. S tudent H ealth S ervices are supported w ellness w ork shops, and performances. I n addition to by a student health fee, charged to all students to fund great events, you will find: district- w ide healthcare. • H ealth S ervices At the COA campus: • I nternational S tudent S ervices • Book store Campus Nurse: Assists students in health matters. Health • Reflection Room S ervices provides health counseling, referrals, health • PCCD Police S ervices education, flu-shots, flu-shots, birth control, pregnancy • Office of Student Activities and Campus Life testing, emergency first-aid and assistance with general • ASCOA offices problems. L ow - cost ey e ex ams and glasses are available • Computer L ounge upon request. • Coffee Bar • V ending M achines Health Navigator: Provide assistance w ith M edi- Cal, • ATM machine Covered California, and Calfresh ( CA Food S tamp • M icrow aves Program) enrollment and assists w ith link age to • Filtered Water Bottle Filling Stations community resources. L ocation: F- .61 Bookstore Mental Health Counseling: Provides support w ith The Bookstore is located on the 1st floor of the Student adj usting to college, relationship difficulties, coping Center. You can purchase tex tbook s, school supplies and w ith crisis, problems at school or w ork , social isolation, snack s. Check the class schedule for store hours. difficulties sleeping anxiety, depression, alcohol and/ or drug use, family stress, stress management, eating Coffee Bar disorders, grief, or any thing else that has been distressing. In between classes, visit our coffee bar located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. For your convenience, we have Massage Therapy and Acupuncture: Available fresh and healthy grab and go items and many of y our Wednesday s from -9 :1 0 i n F- 190. favorite snack s and beverages. At the café, y ou can grab a latte, pastry or sandwich on your way to class or relax Low-cost dental services: Available by appointment in w ith y our friends. Be sure to stop by the nex t time y ou A- .028 are on campus. We look forw ard to serving y ou. H ealth S ervices w ebsite: http://alameda.peralta.edu/ Student Ambassador Program health- services/ S tudent Ambassadors are student leaders w ho have a 3 .2 5 N ursing S ervices: ( 501) 48-7 8,250 F - b105 GPA or greater and demonstrated leadership abilities. The Ambassadors represent College of Alameda and M ental H ealth Counseling: ( 5 1 0 ) 7 4 8 - 2 3 2 0 , F- 1 0 5 a and the Peralta Community College D istrict at college fairs, F- 61 high school recruitment visits, community events, the commencement ceremony , and numerous other school- Acupuncture and M assage Therapy appointments can be related activities. made online at: ccacu.net For further information, contact Outreach at ( 5 1)0 -487 COA D ental S ervices/Alameda residents and COA 325 . students only : ( 051) -698 2,168 A- 028

SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS 46 • STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Transf er Center S tudents are ex pected to earn a “ C” or better in the university coursew ork at the participating four- y ear The College of Alameda Transfer Center offers a variety of college or university in w hich they concurrently enroll. resources and services to assist students w ith transferring S tudents may participate in Concurrent Enrollment for to the California S tate University , University of California up to one y ear provided they have completed 2 0 semester sy stem, in- state- private and out- of- state universities units of transferable coursew ork , completed EN GL A1 including H istorically Black Colleges and Universities with a grade of “C” or better, enrolled as a full-time ( H BCUs) . For a comprehensive list of services and student tak ing a minimum of 12 units, and established schedule of transfer events, visit the Transfer Center California residency . located in the Welcome Center, Building A or visit the Transfer Center w ebsite at: w w w .alameda.peralta.edu/ Formally admitted UC students and individuals who transfer- program. have attended a four-year institution or hold a Bachelor’s D egree or equivalent from a foreign university are not Transfer Center services include: eligible to participate. For more information about • Advising sessions w ith four- y ear college and program eligibility criteria and participation in the program, please schedule an appointment to see a university representatives counselor. • Assistance using online transfer resources • Admission applications and essay assistance Articulation • Transfer Admission Guarantees ( TAGs) w ith select The mission of Articulation Program at College of Alameda is to assist students transferring to four- y ear UCs and H BCUs colleges and universities by establishing articulation • Transfer Resource L ibrary agreements regarding those courses that w ill transfer as • Transfer-specific workshops lower-division requirements, including specific courses • Cross Enrollment w ith UC Berk eley , CS U East Bay , that w ill meet general education, course- to- course, maj or preparation requirements, and updating annual AA/AS M ills College, JFK University and H oly N ames General Education Requirements. By enhancing student’s University ability to transfer to four- y ear colleges and universities, • S tudent computer w ork stations and study area the Articulation Program supports the College in meeting • Tours to local four- y ear colleges and universities its mission: t“ o serve the educational needs of its diverse • Transfer D ay college fair community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empow er students to achieve orkshops and Events: their goals.” • Annual fall semester “T ransfer D ay ” event w here Tutorial Services students can meet admissions representatives from over 40 f our- y ear colleges and universities In an effort to meet the educational needs of students, • Transfer Basics w ork shop the college provides free tutoring in most subj ects taught • UC personal statement w ork shop at the college. Tutors are trained to handle group and individual tutoring sessions in the Tutorial Center and in For more information, call ( 51)0 8-74 209. the classroom. I ndividual tutoring is available to students after their needs have been properly assessed by L earning Concurrent Enrollment Program Assistance personnel and through faculty or peer advisor College of Alameda provides its students the opportunity referrals. For additional information, visit the L earning to enroll concurrently in one low er- division course each Resources Center on the second floor of Building L, or semester at any of the participating colleges or universities telephone ( 50)1 78-4 15.23 listed below . This program w as designed to increase ex posure to a college or university w here a student might not otherw ise plan to enroll, to allow student access to complete required courses not available at their home campus, and to enable students to test their potential for success in a college or university environment. Participating colleges include: • California S tate University , East Bay • M ills College • John F. Kennedy University • H oly N ames University

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog STUDENT SUPPORT SERV ICES • 47 SE R V I CE S FO R STUD E N TS Veterans Resource Center V eterans continuing at the college must notify the V A office of any change in address, major, units, or education The V eterans resource Center provides assistance to plan. I t is the responsibility of each student to promptly veterans and to eligible dependents of veterans in their notify the College of Alameda Veterans Office of changes pursuit of an educational degree. S ervices include: in unit status, courses, grades, academic obj ective, number counseling, tutorial assistance, outreach, recruitment, of dependents to be claimed, and address. Failing to do referral service for j ob placement, V eterans Affairs so may result in an overpayment of benefits which would Application for benefits and financial assistance. need to be repaid to V .A. To receive VA benefits at College of Alameda, veterans Call ( 5 1 0 ) 7 4 8 - 5 2 8 4 for further information or visit the and dependents must do the follow ing: Veterans Resource Center on the second floor in the G building. 1. Apply for admission at w w w .peralta.edu. Credit for Military Experience .2 Complete the assessment and orientation process. Completion of a minimum of one y ear’s active duty w ith the Armed Forces of the United S tates, including 3. M eet w ith a counselor and have a S tudent Education completion of a basic or recruit training program and Plan completed, outlining the requirements of the receipt of an honorable discharge, provides six semester program y ou have declared as y our obj ective. The units tow ard the Associate degree if this credit has not educational obj ective must be an educational goal previously been applied tow ard a high school diploma. that is offered at College of Alameda and has been The VA Office will submit the DD214 to the Office of approved by the California state approving agency . Admissions to obtain the credit once the 1 2 semester units Unofficial transcripts can be used by the counselor has been completed at the Peralta Colleges. to determine y our remaining requirements at this meeting. I f the veteran has completed courses tak en during military service, the VA Office will request evaluation of the ACE All veterans must mak e an appointment w ith or SMART transcripts from the Office of Admissions and the counseling office during their first semester Records. in attendance, in order to complete a Veteran’s Evaluation of Course Requirements for Current Standards of Progress for Veteran Students Receiving Obj ective. Evaluations cannot be done on a drop- in Benefits basis. The evaluation is required prior to certification A veteran student w ho is on academic probation for tw o of a student’s second semester, and if and w hen a consecutive semesters shall be subj ect to discontinuance student changes to a new maj or a new evaluation of benefits if the student earned a cumulative grade must be completed prior to further certification. point average of less than 2.0 ( “C ” grade) . This directive Only courses indicated on the evaluation w ill be is separate and apart from the college’s standards for certified for payment by V.A., as these are the courses academic dismissal. that are needed to complete graduation or transfer requirements. elcome Center 4. Verify prior college credit by having official The Welcome Center provides computers and assistance transcripts sent to Office of Admissions & Records, with online admissions/registration and financial aid Peralta Community College D istrict, 3 E. 8t h S t., applications ( FAFS A) . S tudents may also obtain access Oak land, CA 49 70.6 All students receiving V eterans to their S tudent Center to print informal transcripts and Benefits are required to submit official academic their current schedule. transcripts from all schools attended before, during or after military service--whether or not benefits For further information, visit the A Building or call ( )150 w ere received or units completed. Enrollment w ill 748- 8124. only be certified for one semester pending evaluation of prior credit. These transcripts w ill be used w hen determining prior credit for courses that satisfy maj or requirements w hen completing the student’s Evaluation of Course Requirements. 5. S ubmit applicable documents to the V eterans Resource Center for the processing of y our educational benefits: Application (Form 22-1990) and D D 214 for the V eteran S tudent, application ( Form -2 )0549 and dependent documentation for the V eterans’ Dependents Program. The VA office will determine eligibility and notify student of such aw ards.

48 • SPECIALIZ ED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Specialized Learning Opportunities LE AR N I N G O P P O R TUN I TI E S ATLAS ATLAS Programs ATL AS is a dy namic program at the College of Alameda Warehouse and Fork lif t Operations w hich incorporates specialized training, career guidance The Warehouse and Fork lift Operations training pro- and individualized support. Curricula are designed gram prepares y ou for entry - level w ork in the logistics w ith input from logistics industry ex perts and integrate industry . college level, adult education and non-profit resources to create a comprehensive education, training and j ob Diesel Maintenance Technician Program placement program. This program introduces students to D iesel Technol- ogy and sk ills. This includes Periodic S mok e I nspec- ATL AS serves: tion, Compressed N atural Gas ( CN G) Engine S ervice • S tudents interested in entry - level j obs in logistics and D iesel Particulate Filter ( D PF) Technology I nspec- tion and S ervice. The D iesel M aintenance Technician w ith career pathw ay opportunities. program provides students training for the position of • Current logistics employ ees seek ing career advance- Entry L evel PM I Technician. This course w ill provide a solid foundation in shop safety and usage of tools and ment. shop equipment. The students w ill learn how to perform • Employ ers interested in customized training. complete Preventive M aintenance ( PM ) S ervice and D e- partment of Transportation ( D OT) S afety I nspection. How to Apply To register for any of the ATL AS training programs Customiez d Training ( Warehouse and Fork lift Operations, Transportation- L o- If your employees need specific workplace training re- gistics Operations ( undergoing revision) , D iesel M ainte- lated to the logistics industry , contact us about ATL AS nance Technician) , contact 50-1 784- .256 customized training. The benefits of an ATLAS custom- ized training program include: The training prepares students for j obs as: Fork lift D riv- • On- site customized training ers, Pack ers, Pack agers, and Freight, S tock and M aterial • Upgrade sk ills of current w ork force based on y our M overs. Total Units: 6. need Training Includes: • Expanded training offerings: technical, service, and su- • COUNS 201 Orientation College ( 1 U nit) • CIS 205 Computer L iteracy ( 1 U nit) pervisory • BUS 240 Warehouse Operations ( 1 U nit) • LRNRE 280 S tudy S k ills ( 1 U nit) Location: College of Alameda Room L 125 • DMECH 02 2 Forklift Operations and Certification Phone Number: -105 478- 652 • Professional Development: Job & career preparation Website: http://alameda.peralta.edu/atlas/ Training Requirements: • D rug and Alcohol Free • Punctual / Eager to learn and w ork

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SPECIALIZ ED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES • 49 PATHWAYS FABLAB Pathw ay s are w ay s to acheive goals bey ond traditional degrees and certificates. The FabL ab is a space w here students, and community members engage w ith current technology and classic tools Community Change and Urban Leadership under the guidance of ex pert technicians to design and (CCUL) Path ay mak e almost any thing – most of all it a cool place to learn! COA faculty have embedded “ mak ing” assignments into Community Change and Urban L eadership is a set of courses such as English, Accounting, and Apparel D esign. three pathw ay s to upper division and graduate studies Critical think ing and advanced problem solving sk ills are in law , public administration, and social j ustice oriented nurtured in this environment. S tudents and community other programs ( e.g. social w ork , j ustice studies, peace members are also trained and encouraged to dream, studies, conflict resolution, community building, etc.). design, and refine their own ideas. The FabLab could be The study of CCUL courses uses the sk ills of social the starting place of a new hobby or a new product. The scientific inquiry. The three CCUL pathways are as FabL ab is an open and s“ afe zone” for learning - even follow s: the occasional failure is celebrated as a valuable learning moment! Ex plore COA’s FabL ab in Room D - 01 2 or by Path ay to La School check ing it out online ( https://coa.makernet.work/# /) . The P“ athway to Law School” is designed to help MESA students interested in a career in law to understand (Mathematic Engineering Science the processes of qualify ing for and apply ing to law Achievement) school, w hile mentoring students in how to transition from community college to a four- y ear university , Empow ering S tudents to ex cel in S TEM maj ors and and sustaining the momentum to pursue professional/ become tomorrow ’s leaders in science, engineering, and graduate school. I n partnership w ith The S tate Bar math. of California, the Pathw ay to L aw S chool initiative at College of Alameda seek to enhance opportunities M ES A is a peer and professional support community and advancement in the legal profession for diverse w hose sole aim is to increase access and opportunities populations, particularly those w ho have been of success in STEM-related fields. MESA students enjoy underrepresented in the practice of law . priority registration, a counselor w ith S TEM transfer ex pertise, S TEM - related activities, and a dedicated study Careers in Law: Careers often pursued by persons LE AR N I N G O P P O R TUN I TI E S room w ith S TEM tutors and learning resources. w ith training and degrees in law include ( but are not limited to): Attorney (Defense and Prosecution), Civil or Applications available at Criminal L aw , Court Reporter, Judge, Paralegal, and can https://alameda.peralta.edu/student- service/math- often be in organizational leadership & consulting. engineering- science- achievement- mesa/ Law Pathway Scholars are eligible for a certificate of completion from the California S tate Bar - Cal- L AW V isit the M ES A Center at in the S cience Annex at 8 6 0 which offers an advantage when applying for one of ten Atlantic Avenue ( Room )251 . California partner pathw ay law schools. To be eligible, students must complete eight Required Courses: M ES A can help y ou reach y our S TEM goals! POS CI 8 L aw and D emocracy Umoja Learning Community POS CI 1 Government and Politics in the United S tates Umoj a – ( a Kisw ahili w ord for unity ) is a community or and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural POS CI 26 US and California Constitution ( preferred) and educational ex periences of African American and H I S T A7 H istory of the United S tates to 718 other students. I n the Umoj a community educators and H I S T B7 H istory of the United S tates since 6851 learners are committed to the academic success, personal EN G 1A English Composition and Reading grow th, and self- actualization of students. The Umoj a EN G 5 Critical Think ing in Reading and Writing community seek s to educate the w hole student – mind, COM M 4 Argumentation body , and spirit. M ATH 13 I ntroduction to S tatistics For additional information about The Umoj a Community , call (510) 748-5274 or visit the office located in the Library, S econd Floor, Room L 5.21