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250 • POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE V IOLENCE PREV ENTION CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY The Certificate of Proficiency is an ex ploration of leadership, prevention and intervention k now ledge and sk ills relative to the field of violence prevention and local community peace building; classroom and field based learning through peer group and individual proj ects, community based action research, and internships; curriculum contex tualized to student career goals; designed for college ready individuals who are interested in working in the field of violence prevention; completion of tw o 3 unit courses in addition to -2 4 units of internship and/or employ ment ex perience in the field. The program includes training in conflict resolution and mediation, self-care, theories and methods for social change as well as coaching through professional development areas identified through a SWOT (Strengths, Weak nesses, Opportunities and Threats) analy sis completed every semester. Career Opportunities For individuals interested in careers and leadership opportunities in the field of violence prevention. Bloomberg Business, I dealist.org and Cal Jobs ( S tate of California) all show an increasing need for sk illed employ ees that have the k now ledge and sk ills to navigate through sy stems and communities to prevent violence. A variety of positions can be acquired by someone with a Certificate in Violence Prevention Strategies. According to the labor market data for the S tate of California, there is a 6.9% proj ected increase for Child, Family and S chool S ocial Work ers, an 1.8% increase for Clergy members, a 31% increase among Counselors, S ocial Work ers and other S pecialists. S ome other potential careers that see an increase, that w e also k now are directly related to preventing violence in our communities are Health Educators, with a projected 16% increase and Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers at a 7.7% increase. This certificate program will help prepare individuals in the job market to meet the growing needs of social support and care giving that professions listed above provide. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D emonstrate the sk ills of critical evaluation and application of these ideas ( of violence prevention) in various contex ts, w hich y ou’ll have learned about – an d in y our role in building healthy community . • D emonstrate a w ork ing k now ledge of the theory ( an overall w ork ing k now ledge of historical back ground and foundational principles) and practice of the field of violence prevention and healthy community • Articulate how to effectively apply these principles and skills in violence prevention and healthy community building in y our ow n life as professionals and as people living in y our ow n community . Certificate of Proficiency Requirements: D ept/No. Title Units 3 POS CI 35 I ntroduction to Community V iolence Prevention 3 POS CI 36 Applied Peacebuilding and V iolence Prevention 2- 4 8- 10 COPED 154 Occupational Work Ex perience Total Required Units:

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) • 251 POLITICAL SCIENCE P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE (POSCI) Politics rules over everything you do as a human POSCI 2 being and gives you an understanding that enables Comparative Government you to have more control over your own life. J ohn 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Adams argued that the reason to study politics is so our Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC children may have the liberty to engage in commerce in Comparative analy sis in government and politics: order to give their children a right to pursue painting, Political leadership, citizenship participation, centers of poetry, and music. pow er, and political problems of selected governments. .702 0 Political Science inquiry is the study of how pow er AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 in its myriad forms is used in human affairs and C- I D POL S 301 interrelationships and the structures operating in human societies; and the consequences of these for people as POSCI 3 individuals, in groups, and in society . We study the International Relations unfolding human story on Planet Earth and j ust w ho 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) it is w e humans are going to become. This discipline Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC of inquiry is an integrated field of study drawing N ature of relations among nation- states: Analy sis of upon all the social & behavioral sciences perspectives basic forces affecting the formulation of foreign policy, including most notably : sociology , anthropology , dy namics of international politics, survey of rise and geography , philosophy , psy chology , economics, urban development of the nation- state sy stem, problems & organizational studies, and futures studies. At College of nationalism and imperialism w ith emphasis on of Alameda we seek to prepare students to be effective development since World War I I , and evolution and global citizens in a s12 t century k now ledge economy operation of the United N ations. 20.7 0 guided by the democratic ideal, an ethic of service & the AA/AS area 2; C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 principles of sustainable life, and these framed w ithin C- I D POL S 104 the context of futures consciousness. We offer support in pathw ay s to career success through our partnerships POSCI with local nonprofit organizations and relationships Political Theory w ith Bay Area universities. 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC n a ition to t e o itica cience e rees an certificates Ex amination of various theoretical approaches that ex plore basic political problems and proposed solutions: e p aine in t is section co rses are core Analy sis of selected theories and their relevance to contemporary socio- political concerns. 72.0 0 components of se era at a s. ee t e pecia i e AA/AS area 2; C S U area D ; I GETC area B3 , 4 C- I D POL S 120 earnin pport nities section in t is ata o for more POSCI 6 information on: The U.S. Constitution and Criminal Due Process omm nit an e an r an ea ers ip 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Pathway S urvey and analy sis of people’s rights under criminal and civil law : Procedural civil liberties and rights at a to a c oo ( defendants, court personnel, and police) , concepts of due process and equal protection, search and seizure, at a to ic ministration and applications of principles and practices to every day life. 207.0 io ence re ention ertificate at a AA/AS area 2; C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 POSCI 1 Government and Politics in the United States 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC I ntroduction to principles and the political process of national, state, and local government: Emphasis on national government and the Constitution. 027 .0 CS U area D ; CS U American I nstitutions US ,2 US 3; I GETC area 4 C- I D POL S 10

D E SP CO R LI PI TTI I CO AN L O SFC I CE O N UCR E S E S 252 • POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog POSCI 8 POSCI 35 La and Democracy Introduction to Community Violence Prevention 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U I ntroduction to legal concepts in American democracy Overview of social history and political consciousness and contemporary issues: Theories of historical social around the conditions that create and perpetuate inj ustice and movements; ex amination of law , social violence in urban communities: Ex amination of the j ustice, democracy , government, civil rights, civil psy cho- social theories of causality in the emergence of liberties, and citizenship. 0.27 0 violence in individuals, families, and communities; AA/AS area 2; C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 review of historical and contemporary issues around violence and the variety of impacts it has on society ; POSCI 26 ex ploration of public and social sector partnership U.S. and California Constitution approaches tow ard healing and revitalizing communities 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) that are affected by violence. 2102.00 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC AA/AS area 2; C S U area E I ntroductory survey of philosophy , theory , and application of constitutional principles: Role of maj or POSCI 36 institutions of the American Republic, historical Applied Peacebuilding and Violence Prevention back ground and concepts underly ing public law and 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) due process, civil liberties and rights, applications of Acceptable for credit: CS U principles and practices in Constitutional interpretation, I ntroduction to theories and various intervention structure of the California Constitution, comparative strategies to prevent violence and build healthy analy sis and concepts of U.S . and California communities: Identification of methods to prevent Constitutions, and impact upon the lives of citizens. violence and develop the capacity of impacted people .702 0 in urban centers to tak e a leadership role in community AA/AS area ;2 CS U area D ; CS U American I nstitutions development. 201.0 US 2, U S 3; I GETC area 4 AA/AS area 2 POSCI 31 POSCI 37 Introduction to Public Administration Transformative Social Change and Futures 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Studies Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 3 U nits, 3 H ours L ecture, ( GR or P/N P) Introduction to the field of public administration: The Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC role of the public sector in American society , the historic Introduction to alternative futures studies: Scientific development of the public service, issues related to and humanities approaches to study ing how past and management and leadership in modern governance, present images of the future influence human action; issues in human resources and personnel administration, ex ploration of contemporary socio- political dilemmas public sector budgeting, and strategies and apparatus faced by political communities and individuals w ith of administrative responsibility ; survey of the essential respect to war, peace, and international conflicts; competencies, values, and issues w hich are central to the I ncludes questions of human nature, political economy , theory and practice of public administration and policy morality , genocide, terrorism, ethnic/religious violence, at the local, state, national and international levels. and alternatives to conflicts. 210.0 AA/AS area ,2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 AA/AS area ,2 C S U area D , I GETC area 4 POSCI 32 Learning Organi ation Governance 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U Ex amination of various theories and practices of shared governance in social/civil sector learning organizations: management, administration, and leadership. S ervice learning format involving the follow ing areas: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting within an organizational setting. 2102.00 AA/AS area 2

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) • 253 POSCI 1 D E S CP R O I LP I T I CO AN L O S CF I E CN O CUE R S E S Service Learning: La , Democracy, and Public Administration 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Service learning in community, civic or legal settings: Focus upon specific problems in the community; Conceptualization, design and application of proj ects in real w orld placements in public and social sector organizations; Civic engagement related to coursew ork utilizing practical applications of course concepts; Application of sk ills and k now ledge for public service careers. 120.0 AA/AS Area 2 POSCI AA-F Selected Topics in Political Science .5- 5 u nits, 0- 5 h ours lecture, 0- 15 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U S ee section on S elected Topics. 207.0 POSCI Independent Study in Political Science .5- 5 u nits, .-5 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Political S cience. S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 207.0 POSCI AA-F Selected Topics in Political Science .5- 5 u nits, -0 5 h ours lecture, -0 51 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) S ee section on S elected Topics. 20.7 0 POSCI 51 Occupational ork Experience In Politics and Public Affairs 1- 4 u nits, .3 3-4 71.5 hours lab ( GR, or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U. Supervised employment in Politics and Public Affairs or a related field: Extension of classroom learning to the job site. The employ ment must be related to the student’s educational or occupational goals. Each 75 hours of paid w ork equals one unit, w hile each 60 hours of non- paid w ork equals one unit. S tudents can earn at most 61 units through general and occupational w ork ex perience courses combined, but may re- enroll in such courses any number of times until the max imum of 61 units is earned. 201.0

5 • PS CHOLOG (PS CH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER P SYCH O LO G Y The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer D egree is designed for students planning to transfer into the psychology major. A study of psychology is built upon the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. S tudents pursuing the AA for transfer into the psy chology maj or w ill study the nature of consciousness and the development of the person, basic processes of human perception, learning, cognition and motivation; the relationship of behavior to phy siology ; and the nature of psy chological disorders and how psy chologists use their k now ledge to help improve the quality of people’s lives. S uccessful completion of the program w ith a minimum G.P.A. of .2 0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to their local CS U campus and to a program or maj or in psy chology or similar maj or. The Associate transfer degrees (AA-T) require the completion and certification of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, as well as the specific Associate for transfer (AA-T) major degree requirements. The AA-T does not require any additional college specific General Education requirements. S tudents interested in the AA for transfer degree in psy chology should consult w ith the S ocial S ciences D epartment Chair and a counselor. The study of Psychology enables you to better comprehend how people think, perceive, learn, develop unique personalities, manage stress, and interact w ith one another. Career Opportunities Psychology careers include: j obs in therapy and counseling, schools, hospitals, prisons, courtrooms, community health and rehabilitation centers, sports and corporate offices. The study of psychology is good preparation for many professions, as w ell as, for one’s life. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Apply multiple schools of psy chology ( e.g. psy chody namic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, biological, and transpersonal) to living situations. • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills rooted in psychological perspectives and ex hibiting an aw areness of psy chological dy namics in inter- relationship. • I ncrease aw areness of self, others, and the environment in order to have greater agency and authentic ex pression. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units Required Core: PS YCH A1 I ntroduction to General Psy chology 3 PS YCH 28 I ntroduction to Research M ethods in Psy chology 3 M ATH 31 I ntroduction to S tatistics 4 List A: Select one BI OL 10 I ntroduction to Biology 4 List B: Select one (3-4 units) PS YCH 1B I ntroduction to General Psy chology ( )3 EN GL 5 Critical Think ing in Reading and Writing ( 3) EN GL B1 Composition and Reading ( 4) 4 List C: Select one (3 units) PS YCH 3 I ntroduction to Personality Theory ( 3) PS YCH A7 Psy chology of Childhood ( 3) PS YCH B7 Adolescent Psy chology ( )3 PS YCH A9 I nterpersonal Relations ( )3 PS YCH 9B I nterpersonal Relations ( )3 PS YCH 21 H uman S ex uality ( )3 PS YCH 81 Psy chology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S . ( 3) PS YCH 42 Abnormal Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH 29 I ntroduction to Forensic Psy chology ( )3 PS YCH 34 S tress M anagement and Well- Being ( )3 3 Required Semester Units 02 - 21

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog PS CHOLOG (PS CH) •255 PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER P SYCH O LO G Y RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area Major D FALL 1 ntro ction to enera s c o o 3 Major B4 GE A2 ntro ction to tatistics pport o rse 4 or 6 GE A1 omposition an ea in s pport 4 or 5 nterpersona omm nication i s 3 Total Number of Units 1 to 1 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 4 Major, L ist A B2 & B3 ntro ction to io o 3 D 3 Major A3 SPRING 1 ntro ction to esearc et o s Major, L ist B 3 ritica in in in ea in an ritin 3 ntro ction to rt istor or 16 GE C1 sic ppreciation istor of nite tates ince 1 US H istory C2 Total Number of Units Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area o ernment an o itics in t e nite tates or 3 o itics D POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution FALL 2 norma s c o o 3 Major, L ist C D or E 3 GE B1 ntro ction to sica eo rap 3 GE C2 ntro ction to manities 3 ecti e E COUN 57 Career and L ife Planning 15 Total Number of Units Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 3 ntro ction to enera s c o o or 3 ecti e D ntro ction to ocio o 3 SPRING 2 3 ecti e D ntro ction to ersona it eor or 3 PSY CH 34 Stress Management and Well-Being 15 ecti e D s c o o of i oo or ecti e D PSY CH 12 H uman Sexuality ecti e D o escent s c o o or ocio o of omen s c o o of ace an t nicit in t e . . or SOC 3 Minority Groups Total Number of Units 1 is co rse m st e ta en at o e e of ame a to co nt for t e specific rea. Please meet ith a counselor to develop a personali ed education plan to help you meet your specific goals.

256 • PS CHOLOG (PS CH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P ST YI O C NH O O L OF G CYO U R S E S PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The AA degree in Psychology w ill be aw arded upon satisfactory completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts D egree listed in the D egrees and Programs section of this Catalog. By receiving an A.A. degree in Psychology from COA, we seek to offer you an enhanced life & interpersonal skills helping y ou w ith improved self- aw areness to empow er y ou in y our personal and professional relationships. The study of Psychology enables you to better comprehend how people think, perceive, learn, develop unique personalities, manage stress, and interact w ith one another. Career Opportunities Psychology careers include: j obs in therapy and counseling, schools, hospitals, prisons, courtrooms, community health and rehabilitation centers, sports and corporate offices. The study of psychology is good preparation for many professions, as w ell as, for one’s life. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Apply multiple schools of psy chology ( e.g. psy chody namic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, biological, and transpersonal) to life situations. • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills rooted in the person centered approach and mindfulness- based sk ills. • I ncrease aw areness of self, others, and the environment in order to have greater agency and authentic ex pression. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units PS YCH 1A I ntroduction to General Psy chology 3 PS YCH 1B I ntroduction to General Psy chology 3 Select four courses (21 u nits) from the following: 21 PS YCH 3 I ntroduction to Personality Theory ( )3 81 PS YCH 7A Psy chology of Childhood ( )3 PS YCH B7 Adolescent Psy chology ( )3 PS YCH A9 I nterpersonal Relations ( )3 PS YCH B9 I nterpersonal Relations ( )3 PS YCH 12 H uman S ex uality ( )3 PS YCH 81 Psy chology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S . ( 3) PS YCH 42 Abnormal Psy chology ( )3 Required Semester Units

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog PS CHOLOG (PS CH) • 257 D E S C R I P P STYI OC HN O O LFO G C YO U R S E S PSYCHOLOGY PSYCH 3 Introduction to Personality Theory (PS CH) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC What is Psychology? It is the scientific study of Classical and contemporary personality theories. behavior and mental processes, in essence, y ou! By Theorists from each of the maj or forces in psy chology : receiving an A.A. degree in Psy chology from COA, Psy choanaly tical ( Freud, Jung, Adler) ; behavioral students w ill master psy chological theories, methods, ( S k inner, Bandura) ; humanistic ( M aslow , Rogers) . and practices to enhance their relationship w ith self and .102 0 the w orld. We also prepare students to transfer to a AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D , E; I GETC area 4 four- y ear undergraduate psy chology program and enter psychology related fields. PSYCH 7A Psychology of Childhood In studying psychology at College of Alameda, students 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) w ill uncover the connection betw een mind, body and N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or emotions to enhance their self- aw areness and empow er are currently enrolled in Psy ch L7 . them to create the lives they desire and be agents of Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC social change. S tudents apply theories to their ow n lives Phy sical, intellectual, and emotional grow th of children so that the information is useful and illuminating. from conception to puberty : Factors of heredity and environment as determinants of this development. PSYCH 1A .102 0 Introduction to General Psychology AA/AS area 2; C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC PSYCH 7B Scientific principles of psychology: Application of Adolescent Psychology scientific research in understanding learning, human 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) development, biological processes, personality , behavior Psy ch 7A is not prerequisite to Psy ch 7B . disorders, social psy chology , and adj ustment of the Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC human organism. 01.2 0 S tudy of adolescence: Emphasis on psy cho- social factors AA/AS area 2; CS U area D , E; I GETC area 4; C- I D PS Y influencing peer relationships, attitudes towards parents 01 and other adults, and induction into adult society . .102 0 PSYCH 1B AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 Introduction to General Psychology 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) PSYCH 9A Psy ch 1A is not prerequisite to Psy ch B1 . Psychology of Interpersonal Relations Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Continuation of PS YCH 1A : Psy chological research Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC methods and principles of behavior modification. Group approach to the study of interpersonal relations: 102 .0 Principles of adj ustment psy chology from Rogerian, AA/AS area 2; C S U area D , E; I GETC area 4 Gestalt, Jungian, H umanistic, and other schools of thought applicable to issues raised by students. 201.0 AA/AS area ;2 C S U area E; I GETC area 4 PSYCH 9B Psychology of Interpersonal Relations 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Psy ch 9A is not prerequisite to Psy ch 9B . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Group approach to the study of interpersonal relations: Principles of adj ustment psy chology from Rogerian, Gestalt, Jungian, H umanistic, and other schools of thought applicable to issues raised by students. 01.2 0 AA/AS area 2; C S U area E; I GETC area 4

258 • PS CHOLOG (PS CH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog P SYCH O LO G Y PSYCH 12 PSYCH 28 Human Sexuality Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) 3 U nits, 3 H ours L ecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Prerequisites: PS YCH A1 and M ATH 13 Ex ploration and analy sis of the multifaceted aspects Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC of human sex uality : Phy siological, psy chological, I ntroduction to research methods for psy chology : anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, Research design; ex perimental procedures; descriptive cultural; urogenital sy stem of both sex es, birth control methods; instrumentation; collection, analy sis, and devices, and pregnancy . 0.21 0 reporting of research data; review of research design AA/AS area 2; C S U area D , E; I GETC area 4 and methodology in various sub- disciplines of psy chology .210.0 PSYCH 18 AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area ;4 C - I D PS Y 02 Psychology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) PSYCH 29 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Introduction to Forensic Psychology Ex amination of the philosophical roots of the 3 U nits, 3 H ours L ecture ( GR) psy chological and behavioral modalities ex pressed by Acceptable for credit: CS U people of color: Ex ploration of k ey principles related to I ntroduction to the principles and core concepts in L atin- American, Asian- American, N ative- American, and forensic psy chology from multiple perspectives: African- American mentalities such as self- conception, Criminal, civil and family law ; professional ethical identity , personality , and consciousness. 0.21 0 standards of care and practice in psy chology contex tual AA/AS area ,2 5; C S U area D , E; I GETC area 4 to criminal j ustice sy stems; community psy chology applications in advocating and direct involvement PS CH in healthy community development and violence Abnormal Psychology prevention in our local communities. 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) AA/AS area 2; C S U area D Prerequisite: Psy ch 1A Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC PS CH 3 S urvey of maj or psy chological disorders: H istorical Stress Management and ell-Being perspectives of various theoretical models ( biological, 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) psy chody namic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, Acceptable for credit: CS U ex istential, socio- cultural) ; review of research for Overview of psy chological and phy siological understanding of origins and most promising treatments. manifestations of stress in the contex t of w ellness .102 0 and living in the M odern World S y stem: Ex ploration AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 of theoretical and research foundations addressing problems in living; Review of positive and negative consequences of stress relative to w ellness, immune sy stem response, and illness; I llustration of life and stress coping sk ills, life action planning, and resiliency . 201.0 AA/AS area 2; C S U area D , E PS CH Independent Study in Psychology .-5 5 u nits, .5- 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Psy chology . S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 201.0

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (SOCSC) • 259 SOCIAL AND BEHAV IORAL SCIENCES SO CI AL & B E H AV I O R L SCI E N CE S S ee listing for Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences. SOCSC 10 Introduction to Social ustice Studies 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for Credit: CS U I nter- disciplinary study of race and ethnicity in the United S tates: Ex amines social j ustice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United S tates to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio- economic, cultural and political conditions among k ey social groups. .021 0

260 • SOCIOLOG (SOC) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P STO I OC I N O LO O FG YC O U R S E S SOCIOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer ( AA- T) is designed for students planning to transfer into the S ociology maj or at a California S tate University . A student pursuing this degree w ill meet the AB 041 Transfer Curriculum M odel for CS U. Career Opportunities What y ou can do w ith S ociology ? S ociology is applicable to multiple issues in our diverse w orld. As a result, students w ho tak e our courses are prepared for academic study and careers across many disciplines. Every organization can use a sociologist. Students who complete our programs work in a variety of academic and applied settings from mark eting, social w ork , business, criminology , the public sector, law enforcement, health, medicine, and even programming. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Foundational Knowledge in Sociology: D emonstrate a degree of mastery of the state of the discipline of Sociology Define the core concepts of sociology, theory and forms of applied research and the use of sociological data (social structures, culture, social stratification, race, ethnicity, gender, and globalization). • Critical Sociological Thinking: Demonstrate a degree of proficiency at the life skills of critical thought and political consciousness to better access, evaluate, and interpret ideas found in sociological theory and research enabling people to be disciplined to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems as a responsible global citizen - part of the social, political and economic structure in an unequal w orld - such that they may apply these in their professional pursuits should they choose a path of public service or community leadership, of simply community participants. • Personal Enrichment Lifelong Learning Sociological Efficacy: D emonstrate a degree of capacity in personal sociological efficacy to assume responsible and healthy membership in society - in the application of sociological concepts ex plored in this learning ex perience ( class, classes, program) in a meaningful manner to one’s own self defined reality in all spheres of social interaction in society (a) as part of their everyday life as engaged persons in the modern w orld sy stem; and ( b) in the contex t of global environmental ( and other) challenges. • Articulate the various social realities for people through an intersectional framew ork that provides a deeper understanding of an individuals ex perience as it relates to group membership. Thus enabling student capacity to discuss the interpersonal, institutional, cultural and structural mechanisms that produce and maintain inequality in various social and political institutions; and, to be able to engage w ith such challenges and assume a degree of change agency in this contex t. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units 3 S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology Required (two of the following): S OC 2 S ocial Problems ( 3) S OC 120 I ntroduction to Research M ethods ( 3) M ATH 31 I ntroduction to S tatistics ( 4) 6- 7 Required (two of the following): S OC 3 S ociology of Women ( )3 S OC 5 M inority Groups ( )3 S OC 8 Crime and D eviance ( )3 PS YCH 12 H uman S ex uality ( 3) 6 Required (one of the following): AN TH R 3 I ntroduction to S ocial and Cultural Anthropology ( )3 H I S T 81 t20 h Century American Protest M ovements ( )3 POS CI 4 Political Theory ( 3) 3 Total Required Units 1-8 91

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SOCIOLOG (SOC) • 261 SOCIOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER D E S C R I P STO I CO I N O LO O FG CY O U R S E S RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 3 Major D ntro ction to ocio o Major B4 4 or 6 GE A2 FALL 1 ntro ction to tatistics pport o rse 4 or 5 omposition an ea in s pport 3 L IS 7 4 Information Seeki ng Behavior or 1 to 1 GE E ntro ction to enera s c o o 1 Total Number of Units SPRING 1 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 3 Major D ocia ro ems 3 D Major, L ist A SOC 5 Minority Groups 3 GE A1 ntro ction to peec or ic pea in 3 GE A3 ritica in in in ea in an ritin or t re 3 GE C1 ers asion an ritica in in 15 ART 122 World Art or a es op sic in merican Total Number of Units Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area ocio o of omen 3 Major D ntro ction to i osop or 3 GE C2 ntro ction to t ies FALL 2 sica eo rap and B1 & B3 sica eo rap a orator or 4 GE or ntro ction to sics B1 ntro ction to ocia an t ra nt ropo o 3 Major, L ist B D o ernment an o itics in t e nite tates or 3 o itics D POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution Total Number of Units 16 to 17 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area esearc et o s 3 ecti e D H IST 7 A H istory of the United States to 18 7 7 1 or 3 US H istory C2 SPRING 2 istor of t e nite tates since 1 ntro ction to sica nt ropo o or 3 or 4 GE B2 or ntro ction to io o 3 ecti e B2 & B3 ntro ction to omp ter nformation stems 1 or E or ntro ction to eo rap ic nformation stems B1 & B3 PSY CH 12 H uman Sexuality or 3 ecti e D t ent r merican rotest o ement Total Number of Units 15 to 16 1 is co rse m st e ta en at o e e of ame a to co nt for t e specific rea. Please meet ith a counselor to develop a personali ed education plan to help you meet your specific goals.

262 • SOCIOLOG (SOC) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P STO I CO I N O LO O F G CY O U R S E S SOCIOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The AA degree in Sociology w ill be aw arded upon satisfactory completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts D egree listed in the D egrees and Programs section of this Catalog. After Earning an AA degree in Sociology, you will be able to: ( 1) transfer to a four y ear college or university w ith robust sociological training ( )2 apply y our sociological imagination to promote the common good in business, the public sector, human service, and community contex ts Career Opportunities What y ou can do w ith S ociology ? S ociology is applicable to multiple issues in our diverse w orld. As a result, students w ho tak e our courses are prepared for academic study and careers across many disciplines. Every organization can use a sociologist. Students who complete our programs work in a variety of academic and applied settings from mark eting, social w ork , business, criminology , the public sector, law enforcement, health, medicine, and even programming. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology 3 S OC 2 S ocial Problems 3 Select one course (3 units) from the following: S OC 3 S ociology of Women ( 3) S OC 5 M inority Groups ( )3 3 Select three courses (9-01 u nits) from the following: AN TH R 3 I ntroduction to S ocial and Cultural Anthropology ( 3) M ATH 13 I ntroduction to S tatistics ( )4 PS YCH A1 I ntroduction to General Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH 1B I ntroduction to General Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH A7 Psy chology of Childhood ( 3) PS YCH 7B Adolescent Psy chology ( )3 S OC 3 S ociology of Women ( 3) ( if not already selected above) S OC 5 M inority Groups ( 3) ( if not already selected above) -9 01 Total Required Units 81- 91

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SOCIOLOG (SOC) • 263 SOCIOLOGY D E S C R I P STO I CO I N O LO O FG CY O U R S E S (SOC) What is Sociology? Sociology is the scientific study of SOC 5 social lives of people, groups, and societies. S ociologists Minority Groups apply the rigors of the scientific method to relevant issues 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) in the social w orld, from micro interaction lik e the public Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC order, to macro forces lik e globalization. A sociological Analy sis of racial, religious, and ethnic minority perspective is a remark able tool that helps people groups: General principles of dominant- minority group analy ze the practical impact and ethical implications of relations. 280.0 people’s choices and decisions in the w ork place, family , AA/AS area 2, ;5 CS U area D ; I GETC area ;4 C- I D S OCI community , and w ider society . 150 Why study Sociology at College of Alameda? Our SOC low er- division courses introduce students to the most Independent Study in Sociology important concepts, methods, and empirical research .-5 5 u nits, .5- 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) in sociology . S tudents learn multiple methods of data Acceptable for credit: CS U collection, professional w riting, and presentation sk ills, I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the w hich help them succeed academically at four y ear student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings colleges and universities and also mak e them mark etable in S ociology . S tudent must obtain approval from an in the labor mark et. appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. SOC 1 .802 0 Introduction to Sociology 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) SOC 120 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Introduction to Research Methods Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of 3 U nits, 3 H ours L ecture ( GR or P/N P) sociology : Analy sis and ex planation of social structure, Prerequisite: S OC 1 group dy namics, socialization and the self, social Recommended Preparation: M ATH 31 stratification, culture and diversity, social change and Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC global dy namics. 280.0 I ntroduction to empirical research for the social sciences: AA/AS area ;2 CS U area D ; I GETC area ;4 C- I D S OCI 01 N ature of theory , hy potheses, variables, ethics of research; application of qualitative and quantitative analy tic tools SOC 2 including survey , observational, ex perimental, case Social Problems study , and comparative .028 0 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC C- I D S OCI 21;0 C - I D POL S 160 S tudy of society through the application of sociological principles and critical thinking skills to the identification and analy sis of selected social problems: Poverty , racism/ sex ism, drug abuse, crime, and population control. 208.0 AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area 4 C- I D S OCI 51 SOC 3 Sociology of omen 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Also offered as Hist 56. Not open for credit to students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in H ist .56 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Ex ploration of various conceptual framew ork s regarding the status of w omen: S tructure- function, role dy namics, dominant- subordinate minority group interaction, and concepts of oppression- liberation w ith emphasis on current trends of the movement. 280.0 AA/AS area 2; CS U area D ; I GETC area 4; C- I D S OCI 140

6 • SPANISH (SPAN) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P TSI PO AN N OI SFH C O U R S E S SPANISH (SPAN) What does it mean to study Spanish? The study of SPAN 2A S panish involves learning the w ords and rules of the Intermediate Spanish I language w ith the purpose of acquiring them w ith 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) accuracy and using them to communicate w ith S panish Prerequisite: S pan B1 speak ers w orldw ide. Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Conversation, analy sis and composition based on Why study Spanish? The S panish Program at COA selected readings from short stories and articles on provides courses that satisfy Foreign L anguage culture and history of the S panish- speak ing w orld: requirements at 4- y ear colleges and universities, Ex ploration of culturally relevant topics; grammar provides marketable foreign language skills and offers review of indicative tenses, imperative and subj unctive cultural enrichment. This w ill enable students to: mood; ex pansion of vocabulary and idioms; course • Communicate w ith native speak ers at home and conducted in S panish. 1.05 0 AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area B3 , A6 w orldw ide • I ncrease employ ment potential SPAN 2B • I mprove memory and cognitive sk ills Intermediate Spanish II • Enhance travel w orldw ide 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) • Become more aw are of cultural identities Prerequisite: S pan 2A Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Bey ond communication, the sk ills acquired w hen Analy sis and composition based on selected readings learning languages can help students prepare for careers from S panish and L atin American literature, articles in education, j ournalism, linguistics, business and on culture and history of the S panish- speak ing w orld: international relations. Ex ploration of culturally relevant topics; continued grammar review w ith emphasis on past subj unctive and SPAN 1A sequence of tenses; advanced conversation; ex pansion of Elementary Spanish vocabulary and idioms; course is conducted in S panish. 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 105.0 Course is equivalent to tw o y ears of high school study . AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C2; I GETC area 3B , 6A Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC D evelopment and application of language sk ills and SPAN 22A cultural ex ploration of the S panish speak ing w orld: Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I S tudy and practice in understanding, speak ing, reading 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR, or P/N P) and w riting S panish; readings in S panish and L atin- Acceptable for credit: CS U, and UC American life and culture; course conducted w ith Elementary and intermediate S panish for students S panish as the primary language of instruction. 1.05 0 w hose native language is S panish: Critical reading and AA/AS area 3; C S U area C;2 I GETC area A6 discussion of selected readings in S panish w ith emphasis on reading development, spelling ( orthography ) , SPAN 1B grammar, lex ical ex pansion, and composition. 1 501.0 Elementary Spanish 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Prerequisite: S pan 1A Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Continuation of S panish A1 : D evelopment and application of language sk ills and cultural ex ploration of the S panish speak ing w orld; study and practice in understanding, speak ing, reading and w riting S panish; readings in S panish and L atin- American life and culture; course conducted w ith S panish as the primary language of instruction. .150 0 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C2; I GETC area 3B , 6A

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog SPANISH (SPAN) • 265 SPAN 30A SP AN I SH Beginning Conversational Spanish 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I ntroduction to conversational S panish: Use of modern colloquial S panish in conversation, and elementary grammar. .015 0 SPAN 30B Beginning Conversational Spanish 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Recommended preparation: S pan 30A Acceptable for credit: CS U Continuation of S PAN A30 : Use of modern colloquial S panish in conversation, and elementary grammar. .501 0

266 • VIETNAMESE (VIET) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog V IETNAMESE (VIET) V I E TN AM E SE What does it mean to study Vietnamese? The study V IET 2A of V ietnamese involves learning the w ords and rules Intermediate Vietnamese of the language w ith the purpose of acquiring them 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) w ith accuracy and using them to communicate w ith Prerequisite: V iet 1B V ietnamese speak ers w orldw ide. Acceptable to: CS U, UC Intermediate-level spoken and written Vietnamese: Why study Vietnamese? The V ietnamese Program at I n- depth study and practice of all basic language COA provides courses that satisfy Foreign L anguage sk ills, grammar, vocabulary building, ex ploration requirements at -4 y ear colleges and universities, of the V ietnamese structure, and grow th in cultural provides marketable foreign language skills and offers understanding. 1.7 02 cultural enrichment. This w ill enable students to: AA/AS area 3; C S U area C;2 I GETC area B3 , A6 • Communicate w ith native speak ers at home V IET 2B and w orldw ide Intermediate Vietnamese • I ncrease employ ment potential 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) • I mprove memory and cognitive sk ills Prerequisite: V iet 2A • Enhance travel w orldw ide Acceptable to: CS U, UC • Become more aw are of cultural identities Continuation of V I ET A2 : I n- depth study and practice of all basic language sk ills, grammar, vocabulary building, Bey ond communication, the sk ills acquired w hen language structure and use, and further k now ledge of learning languages can help students prepare for careers cultural understanding and appreciation. .17 2 0 in education, j ournalism, linguistics, business and AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area B3 , 6A international relations. V IET 1A Elementary Vietnamese 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Course is equivalent to tw o y ears of high school study . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Introduction to spoken and written Vietnamese: Emphasis on listening comprehension, oral practice, grammar, vocabulary building, and elementary readings; i ntroduction to V ietnamese culture. 17 .02 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C;2 I GETC area A6 V IET 1B Elementary Vietnamese 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Prerequisite: V iet 1A Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Continuation of V I ET A1 : S trengthening of reading comprehension and development of w riting sk ills to a high beginning level. 1.7 20 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C2; I GETC area A6

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 267 Academic Regulations, Policies and Standards Scholastic Standards GR: Course may be taken for letter grade only. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S P/NP: May be taken for credit/no credit only. Each instructor assigns grades to students based on GR or P/NP: May be taken either for a letter grade or on standards established as appropriate for each class. credit/no credit basis. Written papers, participation in class discussions, midterm and final examinations, and other methods may A student may not repeat a course in which a grade of be used by an instructor to determine grades. It is the “P” was earned. A student may repeat a course in which student’s responsibility to comply with the criteria used a grade of “NP” was earned. in grading by instructors. Students should consult with instructors during office hours for assistance. Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions are cautioned that, in most cases, courses in which a grade Class Start and End Times of “P” was earned will not be counted toward courses required in a major. Also, limitations are imposed on Students are expected to be in class, prepared for the number of units of “P” that will be counted toward a instruction, at the designated class starting time. Bachelor’s degree. The student should consult the catalog of the transfer institution for more specific information Grading Policy on this point. The designation pass/no pass (“P” or “NP”) may not be changed to a letter grade. The Peralta Community College District has adopted a uniform grading policy in accordance with state Pass/No Pass Option: Each Peralta College shall regulations. determine which courses can be offered on a pass/no basis and shall specify in the college catalog which courses have Evaluation through grading is the sole responsibility of this option. (In absence of such a determination, a course each instructor. The instructor’s grades are permanent. will be presumed to be offered on a letter-grade basis.) Once submitted, they are not subject to change by reason of revision of judgment by the instructor, or on the basis The student’s decision to take a course for Pass/No Pass of a second examination or additional work. must be made prior to the fourth week of instruction (30% of instruction for summer session and short-term A grade can be changed only where evidence is presented classes). The student must go into the Passport Student that a clerical error or other mistake, fraud, bad faith or Center to choose P/NP. incompetence was involved. No grade will be changed later than two (2) years after the semester in which the All units earned on a pass/ no pass basis in California grade was assigned. institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of community Grades college curriculum requirements, but such courses shall The grades, grade points awarded and symbols used by not be included in determining a student’s grade point College of Alameda are: (see opposite for chart) average. Pass/No Pass Policy Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution are In designated courses, students may elect to take the cautioned that in most cases courses in which a grade of course on a pass/no pass basis, rather than receive a “P” was earned will not be counted toward their major. letter grade. This decision must be made prior to the Furthermore, limitations are imposed on the number fourth week of instruction (30% for short-term courses). of units of “P” that will be counted toward a Bachelor’s Upon successful completion of a pass/no pass course, the degree. The student should consult the catalog of the student earns the specified number of units and the record transfer institution for more specific information on will show “P” (which indicates a “C” grade or better). regarding the use of courses in which a “P” grade was If the student’s work is unsatisfactory, the record will received. show “NP” (which indicates a “D” grade or below). All units of “P” will be counted in satisfaction of community Continued on page 270... college curriculum requirements, but will not be used in computation of GPA. All courses listed in the Description of Courses section of the Catalog which may be taken for pass/no pass, or for grade only, are identified by the following symbols which appear in parentheses directly after the name of the course:

268 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average The College of Alameda uses the following evaluative and non-evaluative symbols in the grading of a student in con- formance with those related provisions of the California Administrative Code, Title 5: Symbol Points Definition A 4 Excellent B 3 Good C 2 Satisfactory D 1 Passing, less than satisfactory F 0 Failing ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S FW 0 Failing The FW grade indicates a failing grade because the student has ceased to participate in the class sometime after the withdrawal deadline. The FW grade is treated in the same man- ner as an F grade for the purposes of calculating grade point average, course repetition, and academic standings for probation/dismissal. I Incomplete The grade of I is only appropriate when the student has completed a minimum of two-thirds of the work for the course with a passing grade. Conditions for removal of the \"I\" and the grade assigned shall be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records and a copy given to the student. A final grade shall be assigned when the stipulation has been completed, or when the time limit for completing the work has passed. The \"I\" symbol must be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. The \"I\" symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempt- ed nor for grade points. A time extension beyond one year but not to exceed one semester or quarter may be granted by petition. If the stipulation has not been met by the allotted time the incomplete symbol will revert to an assigned incomplete grade. Incomplete defaults: I-B: The I-B grade defaults to an assigned grade of a B I-C: The I-C grade defaults to an assigned grade of a C I-D: The I-D grade defaults to an assigned grade of a D I-F: The I-F grade defaults to an assigned grade of a F P Pass (at least satisfactory; units awarded not counted in GPA) NP No Pass (less than satisfactory, or failing; units not counted in GPA) SP Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the course (Used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol IP In Progress The “IP” symbol shall be used to indicate that the course extends beyond the normal end of an academic term. It indicates that work is “in progress,” but that assignment of a grade must await its completion. The “IP” symbol shall remain on the student’s permanent record in order to satisfy enrollment documentation. The appropriate grade and unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student’s record for the term in which the course is completed. The “IP” shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. RD Report Delayed The “RD” symbol may be assigned by the Office of Admissions and Records only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the students. It is temporary. This temporary symbol shall not be used in calculating grade point averages and shall be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 269 Symbol Points Definition W Withdrawal A withdrawal reported to the Office of Admissions and Records during the first four weeks of instruction (or thirty percent [30%] of instruction under the semester system, summer session, intersession and short-term courses) shall not be noted on the student’s academic record. A “W” symbol can be awarded any student between the end of the fourth week of instruc- tion and the end of the fourteenth week of instruction (or between 30-75% of instruction under the semester system, summer session, intersession, and short-term courses). The academic record of a student who has not withdrawn from class or has not been ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S dropped by an instructor within the time allowed by this policy must reflect a grade other than “W” as awarded by the instructor. The “W” symbol shall not be used for academic probation but only for progress probation. A “W” shall not be assigned “if a determination is made pursuant to (Title 5) sections 5900 et seq. that the student withdrew from the course due to discriminatory treatment or due to retaliation for alleging discriminatory treatment or that the student withdrew because he or she reasonably believed that remaining in the course would subject him or her to discrimina- tory treatment or retaliation for alleging discriminatory treatment.” In such instances, no symbol will be assigned. EW Excused Withdrawal “Excused Withdrawal” (EW) occurs when a student is permitted to withdraw from a course(s) due to specific events beyond the control of the student affecting his or her abil- ity to complete a course(s) and may include a job transfer outside the geographical region, an illness in the family where the student is the primary caregiver, when the student who is incarcerated in a California state prison or county jail is released from custody or involun- tarily transferred before the end of the term, when the student is the subject of an immigra- tion action, or other extenuating circumstances making course completion impracticable. In the case of an incarcerated student, an excused withdrawal cannot be applied if the failure to complete the course(s) was the result of a student’s behavioral violation or if the student requested and was granted a mid-semester transfer. Upon verification of these conditions and consistent with the District’s required documentation substantiating the condition, an excused withdrawal symbol may be assigned at any time after the period established by the Governing Board during which no notation is made for withdrawals. The withdrawal sym- bol so assigned shall be an “EW.” (2) Excused withdrawal shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations. (3) Excused withdrawal shall not be counted toward the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt. (4) In no case may an excused withdrawal result in a student being assigned an “FW” grade. (f) Notwith- standing the limits set forth above, apportionment will be limited as set forth in Title 5. sec- tion 58161 MW Military Withdrawal The “MW” shall be assigned only for students who are members of an active or reserve mili- tary unit and who receive orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of orders, the “MW” symbol may be given in lieu of a grade at any time after the last day to withdraw without receiving a letter grade (14 weeks for semester colleges). The “MW” shall not be counted in determining “progress probation” and in calculating grade points for dismissal.

270 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Dropping Classes/Withdrawal b. The student has requested the action formally and Students are responsible for dropping classes through the has presented evidence that work completed in the Passport System via the Internet or at the college Office term (s) under consideration is (are) substandard of Admissions and Records. and not representative of present scholastic ability and level of performance; Students should refer to the academic calendar in the catalogs or the class schedule to determine the deadline c. Since the most recent work to be disregarded was dates for dropping a class with a refund, with no grade, completed, the student must have completed 15 or with a “W”. A withdrawal reported to the District lower-division semester units with at least a 2.5 Admissions and Records Office prior to the Census date GPA, at either any of the Peralta Colleges or another shall not be noted on the student’s academic record. regionally accredited institution. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S A “W” symbol will be recorded on the student’s transcript PLEASE NOTE: When coursework is forgiven, the permanent up on withdrawal during the period after the Census academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all date and the end of the fourteenth week of instruction work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete academic (or between 21% to 75% of instruction for the summer history. Forms for filing under this policy may be obtained from session and short-term courses). The “W” symbol shall the Admissions and Records web page at www.peralta.edu. not be used to determine academic probation but only to determine progress probation. The academic record Forms for filing under this policy may be obtained from of a student who has not withdrawn from class nor has the Admissions and Records Office. been dropped by an instructor within the time allowed must reflect a grade other than “W” as awarded by the Academic renewal action by College of Alameda does instructor. not guarantee that other institutions will approve such action. This determination will be made by the respective Students will not be permitted to withdraw and receive transfer institutions. a “W” in a class more than three times (substandard grades are also included in determining the ability to Academic Recognition repeat courses). Honor Roll Enrollment Fee Refund Information can be obtained at Students who have completed 12 or more units with a the following Web link: web.peralta.edu/admissions/fees/ semester grade point average of 3.25 or better are honored refund-procedures/. by being placed on the Vice-President’s list. Academic Renewal Policy The honor status GPA is computed on the basis of units A maximum of two semesters or a maximum of 24 attempted and completed District-wide. The student’s semester units of coursework at all Peralta Colleges honor status is assigned to the college where the majority which has been legally petitioned may be alleviated and of units were completed. disregarded in the computation of cumulative grade-point averages under the following conditions: a. A period of one year must have elapsed since the work to be alleviated was completed;

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS •271 Associate Degree Honors Definition of Unit Value ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S Students who receive the Associate Degree are graduated “With Honors” if they have an overall cumulative grade One semester unit of credit is defined as one hour of lecture point average of 3.25 to 3.49. Those with an overall (together with the required two hours of preparation for cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 to 3.74 are each class hour) or three hours of laboratory work a week graduated “With High Honors” and those with 3.75 to for a semester of 18 weeks. 4.0 are graduated “With Highest Honors.” (All lower division units from regionally accredited degree granting Two (2) semester units are equivalent to three (3) quarter institutions outside of Peralta District Colleges are included units. To convert semester units to quarter units, multiply in the GPA calculation.) semester units by 1.5. To convert quarter units to semester units, divide the quarter units by 1.5. The honor status GPA is computed on the basis of units attempted and completed District-wide, excluding non- For assistance in determining quarter/semester unit Associate degree courses numbered 250-299, 348, and equivalency, contact the Office of Admissions & Records. noncredit courses numbered 400-699. The student’s honor status is assigned to the college awarding the Associate Advanced Placement Policy Degree. The Peralta Community College District participates in Grade Point Average the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. The Peralta Community College The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed by District grants Advanced Placement credit according to dividing the total number of units a student has attempted the following policies: into the total number of grade points the student has College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests, earned: International Baccalaureate (IB), and the College- Level Examination Program (CLEP) Total grade points earned = Grade Point Average General Guidelines In order to receive credit for either AP, IB, or CLEP Total semester units attempted (GPA) • You must be enrolled in the Peralta Community Example: College District to apply for such credit A student who earns 3 semester units of “A”, 5 units of “B”, 3 units of • You are not required to have completed any specific “C”, 3 units of “D”, 1 unit of “F” and 1 unit of “P” would compute the GPA as follows: number of units in the Peralta Community College District prior to applying for such credit At t e m p t e d Co m p l e t e d G ra d e (P o in ts ) M u ltip ly G ra d e P o in ts • You may use units earned through any of these 3 u n its 3 u n its exams to meet Certificate and Associate Degree 5 u n its 5 u n its A (4 p o in ts ) 3 x 4 = 12 requirements (please see the charts which follow) 3 u n its 3 u n its • You may not use units from these exams to satisfy 3 u n its 3 u n its B (3 p o in ts ) 5 x 3 = 15 financial aid, veterans, or EOPS eligibility criteria 1 u n it 0 u n it • You may not use units from these exams to satisfy 0 u n it 1 u n it C (2 p o in ts ) 3 x 2 = 6 the 12-unit residency requirement at any of the 1 5 u n its Peralta Community College District’s four colleges 1 5 u n its D (1 p o in t) 3x1= 3 • If you have earned credit from an AP, IB, or CLEP exam, you should not enroll in a comparable college F (0 p o in t) 1x0= 0 course because credit will not be granted for both the exam and the course. P (0 p o in t) 0x0= 0 3 6 g ra d e p o in ts 36 grade points earned = 2.40 GPA 15 semester units attempted Units for which a symbol of “W”, “MW”, “P”, “NP”, “I”, “IP” or “RD” is assigned are not counted in units attempted. Continued on page 276...

272 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Advanced Placement Procedures If you wish to apply for AP credit having received a score of 3, 4, 5 on any of the exams listed below, you should: 1. Obtain a “Petition for Advanced Placement Examination Credit” from the Admissions and Records Office; 2. Attach official copies of AP score reports from the College Board or an official copy of your high school transcript (if it reports Advanced Placement Examinations); and; 3. Take the completed petition and supporting documentation to a counselor for review. 4. If you wish to receive credit for an AP examination not on this list, you should obtain a petition from the Admis- sions and Records Office and submit it to the Vice President of Instruction, who will evaluate requests on a case- by-case basis. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S 1 The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) course associated with the Advanced Placement examination. These courses will only be used to establish PCCD pre-requisites and/or course equivalencies. Please see a Counselor for specific information. 2 If a student passes more than one AP exam in Calculus or more than one AP exam in Computer Science, only one ex- amination may be used. * Unit awarded based on the minimum required for PCCD General Education Area 4c.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS •273 Advanced Placement Procedures, Continued ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S 1 The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) course associated with the Advanced Placement examination. These courses will only be used to establish PCCD pre-requisites and/or course equivalencies. Please see a Counselor for specific information. 2 If a student passes more than one AP exam in Calculus or more than one AP exam in Computer Science, only one ex- amination may be used. * Unit awarded based on the minimum required for PCCD General Education Area 4c.

274 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog International Baccalaureate Procedures If you wish to apply for IB credit, you should: 1. Obtain a “Petition for International Baccalaureate Examination Credit” from the Admis- sions and Records Office; 2. Attach an official IB transcript; 3. Take the completed petition and supporting documentation to a counselor for review. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 275 College-Level Examination Program Procedures If you wish to apply for CLEP credit, you should: 1. Obtain a “Petition for College-Level Examination Program Credit” from the Admissions and Records Office; 2. Attach official copies of CLEP score reports from the College Board; 3. Take the completed petition and supporting documentation to a counselor for review. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S

276 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Continued from page 271... ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S Advanced Placement Tests For IGETC certification, AP exams in Biology, Chemistry, You will be granted credit for College Entrance or Physics B allow a community college to apply 4 Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) semester or 5 quarter units to IGETC certification (as tests with scores of 3, 4, 5 (see the AP chart which noted in the chart below). For Environmental Science, follows) in specific subject areas for certificates, Associate Physics C: Mechanics and Physics C: Electricity. Degrees, CSU General Education Breadth certification Magnetism, 3 semester or 4 quarter units are applied for and IGETC certification. IGETC certification (as noted below); therefore, students who have completed these exams will be required to The unit/credit value granted for a college certificate or complete at least 4 semester or 5 quarter units to satisfy Associate Degree may vary from the unit/credit value the minimum required units for Area 5. given by a UC or a CSU. For CSU GE certification, if you pass more than one AP You may use units earned by AP examinations toward exam in Physics, only four units of credit may be applied CSU, General Education Breadth Certification, (partial to the certification. or full), according to the CSU approved list below and you may use units earned by AP examinations to meet The University of California Advanced Placement Policy Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum can be found at their website: (IGETC) as per the approved list below. Each AP exam http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/ may be applied to one IGETC area as satisfying one exam-credit/ap-credits/index.html. course requirement, with the exception of Language Other Than English (LOTE). The California State University Advanced Placement Policy can be found at their website: There is no equivalent AP exam for IGETCArea 1B or CSU https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/transfer/Pages/ GE Breadth Area A3, Critical Thinking/Composition. advanced-placement-ap.aspx. There is no equivalent AP exam for IGETC Area 1C or CSU GE Breadth Area A1, Oral Communication. International Baccalaureate Examination Program The Peralta Community College District may award If you have passed more than one AP exam in Calculus, International Baccalaureate Examination (IB) credit only one exam may be used for credit/unit purposes for toward a Certificate or Associate Degree, or for CSU a certificate, Associate Degree, CSU GE certification, and GE or IGETC transfer certification to those who attain IGETC certification. an appropriate score on Higher Level (HL) Exams. If you are intending to transfer to a four-year institution, Some four-year institutions (e.g., out-of-state, you should consult with a counselor or the individual independent) may not accept AP credit. institution regarding its IB credit policy for major course work. Actual transfer credit awarded for admission is determined by the CSU and UC. A score of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams is required to grant credit for IGETC and CSU GE Breadth Individual CSU and UC campuses continue to determine certification (exception: a score of 4 on the following the applicability and quantity of AP credits granted IB subjects is considered a passing score for CSU GE toward major or baccalaureate degree requirements. Breath certification: Language A1 HL, Language A2 HL, Language B HL, Mathematics HL, and Theatre In some areas, CSU grants additional units for elective HL). An acceptable IB score for IGETC or CSU GE credit toward eligibility for admission. The CSU campus Breadth equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units to which you transfer determines the total number for certification purposes. of units to be awarded for successful completion of Advanced Placement examination(s) and how the exam If you have earned credit from an IB exam, you should scores may apply to other graduation requirements. not enroll in a comparable college course because credit will not be granted for both. (CSU may grant additional units for eligibility for admission.)

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 277 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Standards for Dismissal ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S The following CLEP examinations can be used for credit toward a Certificate, Associate Degree, or CSU GE For purposes of probation and dismissal, a semester Breadth certification. CLEP exams cannot be used for shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the IGETC certification. Peralta student’s enrollment. Summer sessions (regular intersessions) shall be considered a semester. You must have achieved at least a score of 50 on any of the following exams with the exception of a score of 59 Academic Dismissal: A student on academic probation on French Level II, 60 on German level II, and 63 on shall be subject to dismissal after three (3) consecutive Spanish level II. semesters in which the student earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 1.75 in all units attempted. If you have earned credit from a CLEP exam, you should not enroll in a comparable college course because credit Progress Dismissal: A student who is on progress will not be granted for both. probation is subject to dismissal after the third consecutive semester on progress probation, unless the current semester CSU may grant additional units for elective credit percentage of completed units exceeds 50 percent of enrolled toward eligibility for admission. Also, there are some units. CLEP exams not listed below for which CSU may grant elective credit. Please check with the CSU to which you Reinstatement from Dismissal: A student may appeal plan to transfer. for reinstatement if unusual circumstances prevailed. Such circumstances will be evaluated by petition and Good Academic Standing could be, but are not limited to, health or financial strain. To remain in good academic standing, a student must Readmission will be conditioned on a semester review maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or basis with the student subject to the continued probation higher. Students who have a cumulative grade point dismissal policy. average of less than 2.0 will be considered scholastically deficient. Units Attempted For purposes of standards for academic probation and Academic Probation dismissal (1) “all units attempted” means all units of credit A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units as for which a student earns a symbol of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, shown by the academic record shall be placed on academic or “F”; (2) “enrolled units” means all units attempted as probation if the student has earned a grade point average defined above, and all units for which the student earns below 2.0 in all units which were awarded. a symbol of “W”, “I”, “CR”, “NC”, “P”, or “NP”. A student on academic probation for a grade point Notification of Probation or Dismissal deficiency shall be removed from probation when the The Vice President of Student Services shall make every student’s cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher. reasonable effort to notify a student of academic/progress probation or dismissal at or near the beginning of the Progress Probation semester in which the status is in effect. Students on A student who has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester probation must meet with a counselor and complete the units as indicated on the academic record shall be placed “Academic Success Contract.” Students on dismissal shall on progress probation when the percentage of all units complete the “Student Petition for Reinstatement from in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of Dismissal” and follow the steps as stated on the petition. “W”, “I” and “NP” are recorded reaches at least 50 percent of the grades. A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percent of units in this category drops below 50 percent.

278 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S Course Repetition and Repeatable Courses (3) Another institution of higher education to which the student seeks to transfer has established a recency (AP 4225) requirement which the student will not be able to This procedure addresses all options per Title 5 regarding satisfy without repeating a specific course. Repetition course repetition and repeatable courses including is allowed even where less than 36 months has elapsed, if the student provides documentation that repetition is • student repetition when a satisfactory grade was received, necessary for the student to transfer to the institution of • student repetition when a satisfactory grade was not higher education. received, (4) The previous grade and credit will be disregarded in • courses per Title 5 which are determined to be repeatable, computing the student’s GPA. and D. Recency requirement at an institution of higher education • active participatory credit courses in physical education [55040(b)(3), 55043] (1) As noted above in section C, a student may petition and visual or performing arts that are related in content. to repeat a course when “another institution of higher A.Alleviate substandard academic work [55040(b)(2), 55042] education to which the student seeks to transfer has (1) A student may petition for approval to repeat a course established a recency requirement which the student will not be able to satisfy without repeating the course when a student was awarded a substandard grade (less in question.” than “C”, and including “FW”) or received a ‘W”. Per (2) The student must provide documentation that repetition Title 5 regulations, the student can only repeat the course is necessary for the student to transfer to the institution twice (thus can only take the course three times). of higher education. (2) When a student repeats a course to alleviate substandard (3) The previous grade and credit will be disregarded in academic work, the previous grade and credit will computing the student’s GPA. be disregarded in the computation of the grade point average. E. Legally mandated [55040(b)(8)] (3) Courses that are repeated shall be recorded on the (1) A student may petition to repeat a course not marked student’s permanent academic record using the appropriate symbol. as repeatable “in instances when such repetition is (4)Annotating the permanent academic record shall be done necessary for the student to meet a legally mandated in a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true training requirement as a condition of continued paid and complete academic history. or volunteer employment.” (5) Nothing can conflict with Education Code Section (2) Such courses may be repeated for credit any number of 76224 pertaining to the finality of grades assigned by times as legally required. instructors, or with Title 5 or district procedures relating (3) Students must certify or provide documentation that to retention and destruction of records. course repetition is legally mandated. (4) The grade received each time shall be included for B. Withdrawal (55024) purposes of calculating the student’s grade point average. (1) As noted above in section A, when a student withdrew F. Significant change in industry or licensure standards from a course and received a “W” the student may [55040(b)(9)] petition to enroll again in the credit course. The maximum (1) A student may petition to repeat a course “as a result of a a student can repeat a course when a “W” or when a substandard grade was received is twice (thus a student significant change in industry or licensure standards such can only take the course three times) that repetition of the course is necessary for the student’s (2) The ‘W” shall not be used in calculating GPA, but must employment or licensure.” be used in determining probation and dismissal (2) The student must certify or provide documentation (3) Military withdrawal, withdrawals due to extraordinary that there has been a significant change in industry or conditions (58509), and withdrawals where the district licensure necessitating course repetition. determines discriminatory treatment has occurred do (3) The grade received each time shall be included for not count toward these enrollment limits. purposes of calculating the student’s grade point average. C. Significant lapse of time [55040(b)(3), 55043] G. Extenuating circumstances [55040(b)(5), 55045] (1) A student may petition to repeat a course when the (1) A student who has earned a satisfactory or substandard student received a satisfactory grade the last time the grade may petition to repeat a course due to an student took the course but where there has been a extenuating circumstance – verified cases of accidents, “significant lapse of time” of no less than 36 months. illness, or other circumstances beyond the student’s (2) However, repetition of a course for “significant lapse of control. time” can occur only if there is a properly established recency prerequisite for the course or program pursuant to Title 5 section 55003, or

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 279 (2) The previous grade and credit will be disregarded in the L. Intercollegiate athletics [55040(b)(1), 55041(a)(2)] ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S computing of the student’s grade point average. (1) A student may repeat a course in which student athletes (3) This does not apply to courses designated as repeatable. enroll to participate in an organized competitive sport sponsored by the district or a conditioning course which H. Occupational Work Experience [55040(b)(6), 55253] supports the organized competitive sport. (1) Students may repeat all types of Cooperative Work (2) There is a limit of 350 contact hours per year per sport (of the 350 hours, up to 175 contact hours in courses Experience Education, but shall not exceed 16 semester dedicated to the sport and 175 contact hours in courses units, subject to the following limitations: that focus on conditioning or skill development for the a. General Work Experience Education: a maximum sport) OR the participation of a student for up to four (3) Semester enrollments in the course [58161(d), 58162]. of 6 semester credit hours may be earned during (4) The grade received each time shall be included for one enrollment period in general work experience calculating the student’s grade point average. education. b. Occupational Work Experience Education: a maximum M. Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition of 8 semester credit hours during one enrollment [55040(b)(1), 55041(a)(3)] period in occupational work experience education. (1) A student may repeat courses that are designed (2) The grade each time shall be included for the purpose of calculating the student’s grade point average. specifically for participation in non-athletic competitive events between students from different colleges. I. Variable unit open-entry/open-exit courses [55040(b)(4), (2) The outcomes of the course must be tied to the student’s 55044] participation in the competition. (3) The event must be sanctioned by a formal collegiate or (1) A student is permitted to enroll in a variable unit open- industry governing board. entry/open-exit course as many times as necessary to (4) A student is permitted four (4) semesters of enrollment complete the entire curriculum of the course once. in one single course or a combination of courses that are related in content. (2) A student may petition to repeat a portion of such a (5) The enrollment limits apply even if the student receives a course if the student has received a substandard grade. substandard grade or a ‘W” during one of the enrollments See section A above. or petitions due to extenuating circumstances as provide in Title 5, 55045. (3) Under no circumstances may a portion of a physical (6) The grade each time shall be included for calculating the education course be repeated. student’s grade point average. J. Special classes for students with disabilities [55040(b)(7)] N. Active participatory courses in physical education, and (1) A student with a disability may repeat a special class for visual or performing arts that are related in content [55040(c)] students with disabilities any number of times based on (1)A student is not permitted to enroll in active participatory an individualized determination that such repetition is required as a disability-related accommodation for that courses (those courses where individual study or group particular student for one of the reasons specified in Title assignments are the basic means by which learning 5 section 56029. objectives are obtained) in physical education, visual or (2) The previous grade and credit may be disregarded in performing arts that are related in content more than four computing the student’s grade point average each time (4) times [four courses]. the course is repeated.All prior work must remain legible (2) A course related in content includes any course with on the student’s academic record to ensure a true and similar primary educational activities in which skill complete academic history. levels or variation are separated into distinct courses with different student learning outcomes for each level K. Courses required by CSU or UC for completion of a or variation. bachelor’s degree [55040(b)(1), 55041(a)(1)] (3) The limitation on enrollment applies even if a student (1) A course may be designated as repeatable if repetition of receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course or petitions for that course is required by CSU and/or UC for completion repetition due to extenuating circumstance. of a bachelor’s degree (4) All grades and credits received count in calculating the (2) The district must retain supporting documentation student’s grade point average. that verifies that the repetition is necessary to meet the major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of the bachelor’s degree. The supporting documentation must be retained by the district as a Class 3 record basic to audit as required by Title 5, 59020 et sq. (3) In most cases, the limit will be four (4) semesters. (4) The grade received each time shall be included for calculating the student’s grade point average.

280 • ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Remedial Course Limit Credit by Examination Per Title 5, section 55035, no student shall receive more A registered student who is attending classes, is in good- than 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) for remedial standing (not on probation), and has completed at least 6 coursework. Remedial course work is defined as “pre- units at College of Alameda may request by petition to take collegiate basic skill instruction delivered in non-degree an equivalency examination in certain designated courses. applicable credit mode.” (Confer with a counselor regarding these specific courses.) The petition, which may be obtained in the Admissions Students enrolled in one or more courses of English for and Records Office, should be accompanied by evidence Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and students identified of knowledge or experience in the content of the course. by the district/colleges as having a learning disability Final determination of eligibility to challenge a course by (defined in section 56036) are exempted from the limitation examination is made by the Department Chairperson for on remedial coursework. the course involved. ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S A student who has exhausted the unit limitation on remedial Credit by examination may be accrued by a student up to coursework may apply for a waiver for a specified period a maximum of 15 units. Units earned will be recorded on a of time or for a specified number of units. Waivers will be student’s record as a letter grade or P as determined by each granted to students who show significant, measureable department and grading policy. Students are not permitted progress toward the development of skills appropriate to to challenge by examination any course of lower level than his/her enrollment in college-level courses. a course previously completed. Credit by examination is not part of a student’s current work load and cannot be counted toward the 12 unit residency, veteran’s benefits, financial aid, athletic eligibility, or similar purposes. Since the approved course list is updated annually, confer with a counselor regarding any changes. The following courses may be challenged as Credit by Examination: • Apparel Design and Merchandising 235 • Apprenticeship 451, 452, 453, 454, 471, 473A, 482, 484 • Automotive Technology 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 25, 26, 27, 234 • Aviation Maintenance Technology 58L, 62, 64, 64L, 70, 70L, 78, 78L • Biology 102 • Computer Information Systems 1, 5, 205, 238A • Geology 10 • Health Professions and Occupations 202, 203, 204 • History 53A • Kinesiology 150 • Learning Resources 265, 266, 268 • Mathematics 15, 16A, 50, 201, 202, 203, 225, 250 • Music 1A For more detail regarding Credit by Examination, please see AP 4235: Credit by Examination. The “Petition for Credit by Examination” is available online at: http://web. peralta.edu/admissions/files/2011/06/Petition-for-credit- by-examination-02-16-2016-rev.pdf.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS • 281 Selected Topics in Subject (48/248) Transcript of Record ACAD E M I C R E G ULATI O N S Courses The Peralta Community College District has retained Maximum credit for Selected Topics 48AA-FZ, Liberal Arts Credentials, Inc. to accept transcript orders online courses, is 0.5 to 3 units; prerequisites are determined by the through their secured site. You must pay transcript fees department according to the nature of the course offered. at the time you submit your request. The first two tran- Transferability of Selected Topics 48AA-FZ courses should scripts ever requested are free; thereafter, $6.00 per copy be confirmed with a counselor prior to enrollment. Liberal for regular service, mailed within 7 to 10 business days Arts 248AA-FZ are open to all students without prerequisites and $12.00 for rush service mailed within 3 to 5 business for non-transfer credit. Maximum credit allowed is 0.5 to 6 days. See the website for other expedited delivery op- units. tions: http://web.peralta.edu/admissions/official-transcript- In occupational courses 48AA-FZ, there is transfer credit request/ to certain designated colleges; 248AA-FZ, non-transfer credit. Maximum credit allowed is 0.5 to 6 units. Your official transcripts will include all coursework com- pleted at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Selected Topics 348 series courses are non-degree Laney College, and Merritt College. (Note: The $2.00 applicable; 448 series are apprenticeship courses; handling charge applies to all free transcripts.) 548 courses are noncredit; 648 are special courses for handicapped; 748 are not-for-credit contract education Graduation courses; and 848/948 are fee-based courses. It is the student’s responsibility to file a petition for an Independent Study (49) Courses Associate degree and/or Certificate of Proficiency and/or Certificate of Achievement by the deadline shown in the Supervised independent study courses are designed Academic Calendar for the semester in which he/she plans to permit study of an area or problem of the student’s to complete degree or certificate requirements. Petition choice not covered by regular Catalog offerings. To forms are available in the Admissions & Records Office. be eligible for independent study, students must have completed a minimum of 12 units of work at College of College of Alameda traditionally holds formal Alameda. Students in good standing may enroll in one Commencement Exercises in May, with a reception (1) independent study course per semester, provided the immediately following for family and friends. division dean approves the study project and a full-time Commencement Exercises recognize students who have contract faculty member is willing to accept the student completed degree and certificate requirements during and the project. Students are limited to a total of ten the Summer, Fall or Spring terms of the current academic (10) units of independent study in any one discipline. year. All students are encouraged to participate. These courses may count as electives and generally do not fulfill specific Associate Degree requirements. The transferability of independent study courses is contingent upon review of the transfer institution. Students transferring to a campus of the University of California must submit a course outline to the appropriate U.C. division office for transfer approval. Independent study applicants shall demonstrate that their background is adequate for the proposed course of study, and must have prior successful academic experience in the particular discipline. Independent study (49) contract forms are available in the instructional division office

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College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog 283 District Policies and Procedures The district and college policies in this section were The legislation states that an institution is not required to D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S developed to protect your interests while you are a grant students access to certain materials which includes student at College of Alameda. Read through them the following: carefully to become familiar with your student rights and 1. Information provided by a student’s parents relating to responsibilities. applications for financial aid or scholarships; Policies and procedures are subject to revision to comply 2. Information related to a student compiled by a College with laws, requirements, and best practices. For a comprehensive list of all board and administrative policies, of Alameda employee; please visit: http://web.peralta.edu/trustees/bps-aps/. a. that is appropriate for such officer or employee’s Key: performance of his or her responsibility, BP - Board Policy b. that remains in the sole possession of the maker AP - Administrative Procedure thereof. Student Right-To-Know Disclosure c. that cites medical, psychiatric, or similar reports (Completion and Transfer Rates) which are used solely in connection with treatment In compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, purposes and only available to recognized as amended, completion and transfer rates for students professionals or paraprofessionals in con-nection attending College of Alameda can be found on the Peralta with such treatment (provided, however, that a Community Colleges web site at: physician or other professional of the student’s choice may review such records), http://web.peralta.edu/indev/fact-books/. d. that is maintained by a law enforcement unit; that is necessary and appropriate to enable such Information can also be found at http://nces.ed.gov/ law enforcement unit to carry out its duties and collegenavigator/. responsibilities as required by law or which may be assigned by the district, and that such law Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of enforcement unit personnel do not have access to 1974 (Access to Educational Records) other student records, and that such information is kept apart from other student records, and that it In compliance with requirements established by the is maintained solely for law enforcement purposes, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public and that is available only to other law enforcement Law 93-380, as amended) and regulations in Title 5, officials of the same jurisdiction. College of Alameda hereby provides notice of procedures and policies regarding student access to education records As required by the Act, the college reserves the right maintained by and at the college. The college’s procedures to publish at its discretion the following categories of and policies must, of course, remain subject to any further information with respect to each student who is presently modification made necessary or appropriate as a result or has previously attended the college: participation in of subsequent legislation or regulations. Questions officially recognized activities and sports, weight and regarding the legislation and College of Alameda's height of members of athletic teams, high school of guidelines should be addressed to the Vice President of graduation of athletic teams and degrees and awards Student Services. Copies of the act and the regulations received, including honors, scholarship awards, athletic are available for review in that office. awards and other types of recognition. Students have a right to inform the college within a reasonable period The purpose of the Act, as it applies to College of of time that any or all of this so-called “directory Alameda is two-fold: information” should not be released without their prior 1. To give presently or formerly enrolled College of consent. College of Alameda has not published an “Information Directory” and should one be compiled Alameda students access to their individual education in the future, a public notice of intent will be provided. records maintained at the college; 2. To protect such students’ rights to privacy by limiting The legislation further identifies exceptions to the written the transfer of their records without their consent. consent of release of records. “Access” shall be permitted to the following: 1. School officials with legitimate educational interest to inspect a record; 2. Schools to which a student is transferring in connection with a student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid;

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 284 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog 3. Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; BP/AP 3410 NONDISCRIMINATION 4. Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid BP 3410 Nondiscrimination to a student; 5. Organizations conducting certain studies for or on The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to behalf of the school provided; institutional programs and activities. a) such studies are conducted in such a manner as will not permit personal identification of students or their The District, and each individual who represents the parents by persons other than representatives of such District, shall provide access to its services, classes, and organizations; and programs without regard to national origin, religion, age, b) Such information will be destroyed when no longer sex or gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, color, needed for the purpose for which it is conducted. medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital 6. Accrediting organizations carrying out accrediting status, physical or mental disability, active duty military functions; and veterans, pregnancy, or because he or she is perceived 7. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or subpoena; based on association with a person or group with one or 8. Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety more of these actual or perceived characteristics. emergencies if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student The Chancellor shall establish administrative procedures or other persons; that ensure all members of the college community or 9. State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice persons using the services of the district can present system, pursuant to specific State law. complaints regarding alleged violations of this policy and have their complaints heard in accordance with the Title Finally, it should be noted that the scope of records 5 regulations and those of other agencies that administer maintained for students may vary greatly depending on state and federal laws regarding nondiscrimination. individual circumstances. In some cases, student files do not contain many of the types of records listed above No District funds shall ever be used for membership, or for any participation involving financial payment Clery Act or contribution on behalf of the District or any individual employed by or associated with it, to any The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy private organization whose membership practices are and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act, codified at discriminatory on the basis of national origin, religion, 20 USC 1092(f) as part of Higher Education Act of 1965, is age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental keep and disclose information timely and annually about disability, active duty military and veterans, pregnancy, certain crime on and near their respective campuses. or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or because of his or her These crime statistics can be found in the Peralta association with a person or group with one or more of Community College Personal Safety Handbook, on the these actual or perceived characteristics. Peralta Community College District website: www. peralta.edu, and on the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Reference: website: www.alamedacountysheriff.org. Education Code Sections 66250 et seq., 72010 et seq., and 87100 et seq.; Title 5 Sections 53000 et seq. and 59300 et seq.; In compliance with the Clery Act, PCCD publishes and Penal Code Section 422.55; updated every year an Annual Security Report (ASR) Government Code Sections 12926.1 and 12940 et seq. with contains three years of campus crime statistics and Title 2 Sections 10500 et seq. information on college security. The ASR available online Labor Code Section 1197.5 at http://web.peralta.edu/police-services/ and emailed ACCJC Accreditation Eligibility Requirement 20 and annually to students at their registered Peralta email ACCJC Accreditation Standard Catalog Requirements (formerly account by Oct 1st. Accreditation Standard II.B.2.c) California Fair Employment and Housing Act Title IX Administrative Procedure 3410 College of Alameda complies with Title IX policies and Approved by the Board of Trustees: June 26, 2012 regulations and provides students with resources to Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees: January 21, 2014 understand, prevent, and take action when a violation Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees: June 24, 2014 occurs. For more information about Title IX policy and Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees: April 14, 2015 reporting, services, and resources available at College of Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees: March 14, 2017 Alameda, please visit: http://alameda.peralta.edu/title9/. Updated and approved by the Board of Trustees: February 26, 2019

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 285 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S AP 3410 Nondiscrimination References: Nondiscrimination References for Education Programs: I. Educational Programs and other Services The District shall provide access to its services, classes Education Code Sections 66250 et seq., 200 et seq., and 72010 et seq.; and programs without regard to, national origin, religion, Penal Code Sections 422.55 et seq.; age, sex or gender, gender identification, race or ethnicity, Title 5 Sections 59300 et seq.; color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, ACCJC Accreditation Eligibility Requirement 20 and ACCJC marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the Accreditation Standard Catalog Requirements foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or Nondiscrimination References for Employment: perceived characteristics. Education Code Sections 87100 et seq.; Title 5 Sections 53000 et seq.; A. All classes, including credit, noncredit and not- Government Code Sections 11135 et seq. and 12940 et seq.; for-credit, shall be conducted without regard to Title 2 Sections 10500 et seq. the gender of the student enrolled in the classes. Labor Code Section 11997.5 As defined in the Penal Code, “gender” means sex, and includes a person’s gender identity and gender- Approved by the Chancellor: July 18, 2012 related appearance and behavior whether or not Revised and approved by the Chancellor: February 24, 2014 stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned Revised and approved by the Chancellor: July 25, 2014 sex at birth. Revised and approved by the Chancellor: January 9, 2017 Revised and approved by the Chancellor: November 16, 2018 B. The District shall not prohibit any student from enrolling in any class or course on the basis of gender. AP 3430 PROHIBITION OF UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT C. Academic staff, including but not limited to counselors, instructors and administrators shall not The District is committed to providing an academic and offer program guidance to students which differs on work environment free of unlawful harassment. This the basis of gender. procedure defines sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on campus, and sets forth a procedure for the D. Insofar as practicable, the District shall offer investigation and resolution of complaints of harassment opportunities for participation in athletics equally to by or against any staff or faculty member or student or male and female students. unpaid interns and volunteers within the District. II. Employment I. Definitions The District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, A. General Harassment religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical Harassment based on race, religious creed, color, disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental status, sex, gender identification, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or or military and veteran status. sexual orientation of any person, or military or veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more A. All employment decisions, including but not limited of these characteristics is illegal and violates District to hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, evaluation, policy. Harassment shall be found where, a reasonable dismissal, compensation, and advancement for all person with the same characteristics as the victim of position classifications shall be based on job-related the harassing conduct would be adversely affected criteria as well as be responsive to the District’s needs. to a degree that interferes with his or her ability to participate in or to realize the intended benefits of an B. The District shall provide timely professional and institutional activity, employment or resource. staff development activities and training to promote understanding of diversity. Gender-based harassment does not necessarily involve conduct that is sexual. Any hostile or offensive conduct C. It is unlawful to discriminate against a person who based on gender can constitute prohibited harassment serves in an unpaid internship or any other limited- if it meets the definition above. For example, repeated duration program to provide unpaid work experience derisive comments about a person’s competency to do in the selection, termination, training, or other terms the job, when based on that person’s gender, could and treatment of that person on any the basis of constitute gender-based harassment. Harassment their race, religious creed, color, national origin, comes in many forms, including but not limited to ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical the following conduct that could, depending on the condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, circumstances, meet the definition above, or could gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual contribute to a set of circumstances that meets the orientation, or military and veteran status. definition:

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 286 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog B. Verbal F. Sexual Harassment Inappropriate or offensive remarks, slurs, jokes In addition to the above, sexual harassment consists or innuendoes based on a person’s race gender, of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual sexual orientation, or other protected status. This favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct may include, but is not limited to, inappropriate of a sexual nature made by someone from, or in, the comments regarding an individual's body, physical work or educational setting when: appearance, attire, sexual prowess, marital status or 1. submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly sexual orientation; unwelcome flirting or propositions; made a term or condition of an individual's demands for sexual favors; verbal abuse, threats employment, academic status, progress, internship, or intimidation; or sexist, patronizing or ridiculing or volunteer activity; statements that convey derogatory attitudes based on 2. submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the gender, race nationality, sexual orientation or other individual is used as a basis of employment or protected status. academic decisions affecting the individual; 3. the conduct has the purpose or effect of having C. Physical a negative impact upon the individual's work Inappropriate or offensive touching, assault, or or academic performance, or of creating an physical interference with free movement. This may intimidating, hostile or offensive work or include, but is not limited to, kissing, patting, lingering educational environment (as more fully described or intimate touches, grabbing, pinching, leering, below); or staring, unnecessarily brushing against or blocking 4. submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the another person, whistling or sexual gestures. It also individual is used as the basis for any decision includes any physical assault or intimidation directed affecting the individual regarding benefits and at an individual due to that person’s gender, race, services, honors, programs, or activities available national origin, sexual orientation or other protected at or through the community college. status. 5. This definition encompasses two kinds of sexual harassment: D. Visual or Written a. \"Quid pro quo\" sexual harassment occurs The display or circulation of visual or written material when a person in a position of authority that degrades an individual or group based on gender, makes educational or employment benefits race, nationality, sexual orientation or other protected conditional upon an individual's willingness to status. This may include, but is not limited to, posters, engage in or tolerate unwanted sexual conduct. cartoons, drawings, graffiti, reading materials, b. \"Hostile environment\" sexual harassment computer graphics or electronic media transmissions. occurs when unwelcome conduct based on a person’s gender alters the conditions of an E. Environmental individual's learning or work environment, A hostile academic or work environment may exists unreasonably interfere with an individual's where it is permeated by sexual innuendo; insults or academic or work performance, or create abusive comments directed at an individual or group an intimidating, hostile, or abusive learning based on gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation or work environment. The victim must or other protected status; or gratuitous comments subjectively perceive the environment as regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, or other hostile, and the harassment must be such that protected status that are not relevant to the subject a reasonable person of the same gender would matter of the class or activities on the job. A hostile perceive the environment as hostile. A single environment can arise from an unwarranted focus isolated incident of sexual harassment may on sexual topics or sexually suggestive statements be sufficient to create a hostile environment if in the classroom or work environment. It can also be it unreasonably interfered with the person’s created by an unwarranted focus on, or stereotyping of, academic or work performance or created an particular racial or ethnic groups, sexual orientations, intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning or genders or other protected statuses. An environment working environment. may also be hostile toward anyone who merely witnesses unlawful harassment in his/her immediate Sexually harassing conduct can occur between surroundings, although the conduct is directed at people of the same or different genders. The others. The determination of whether an environment standard for determining whether conduct is hostile is based on the totality of the circumstances, constitutes sexual harassment is whether including such factors as the frequency of the conduct, a reasonable person of the same gender as the severity of the conduct, whether the conduct is the victim would perceive the conduct as humiliating or physically threatening, and whether the harassment based on sex. conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's learning or work.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 287 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S II. Consensual Relationships AP 3540 SEXUAL AND OTHER ASSAULTS ON Romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors CAMPUS and employees, or between administrators, faculty or A. Peralta Police Services shall make available sexual staff members and students are discouraged. There is an inherent imbalance of power and potential for assault awareness information to students and exploitation in such relationships. A conflict of interest employees. may arise if the administrator, faculty or staff member B. Any sexual assault or physical abuse, including, but not must evaluate the student’s or employee’s work or limited to, rape, as defined by California law, whether make decisions affecting the employee or student. The committed by an employee, student, or member of the relationship may create an appearance of impropriety public, occurring on District property, in connection and lead to charges of favoritism by other students with all the academic, educational, extracurricular, or employees. A consensual sexual relationship may athletic, and other programs of the District, whether change, with the result that sexual conduct that was those programs take place in the District’s facilities or once welcome becomes unwelcome and harassing. In at another location, or on an off-campus site or facility the event that such relationships do occur, the District maintained by the District, or on grounds or facilities has the authority to transfer any involved employee maintained by a student organization, is a violation of to eliminate or attenuate the supervisory authority of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all one over the other, or of a teacher over a student. Such applicable punishment, including criminal procedures action by the District is a proactive and preventive and employee or student discipline procedures. measure to avoid possible charges of harassment and C. Sexual assault” includes but is not limited to, rape, does not constitute discipline against any affected forced sodomy, forced oral copulation, rape by a employee. foreign object, sexual battery, or threat of sexual assault. III. Academic Freedom D. “Dating violence” means violence committed by a No provision of this Administrative Procedure shall person who is or has been in a social relationship of be interpreted to prohibit conduct that is legitimately a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The related to the course content, teaching methods, existence of a romantic or intimate relationship will be scholarship, or public commentary of an individual determined based on the length of the relationship, the faculty member or the educational, political, artistic, type of relationship and the frequency of interaction or literary expression of students in classrooms and between the persons involved in the relationship. public forums. Freedom of speech and academic E. “Domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor freedom are, however, not limitless and this procedure crimes of violence committed by: will not protect speech or expressive conduct that (1) a current or former spouse of the victim; violates federal or California anti-discrimination laws. (2) a person with whom the victim shares a child in Reference: common; Education Code Sections 212.5, 44100, and 66281.5; (3) a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated Government Code sections 12940 and 12923 Civil Code Section 51.9 with the victim as a spouse; Title 2 Sections 10500 et seq. (4) a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Title 5, Sections 59320 et seq.; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 2000e under California law; or (5) any other person against an adult or youth victim Approved by the Chancellor: July 25, 2014 Revised and approved by the Chancellor: June 15, 2015 who is protected from that person’s acts under Revised and approved by the Chancellor: January 9, 2017 California law. Revised and approved by the Chancellor: November 20, 2019 F. “Stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others, or to suffer substantial emotional distress. G. It is the responsibility of each person involved in sexual activity to ensure that he or she has the affirmative consent of the other or others to engage in the sexual activity. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent. Affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity and can be revoked at any time. The existence of a dating relationship between the persons involved, or the fact of past sexual relations between them, should never by itself be assumed to be an indicator of consent.

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 288 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog “Affirmative consent” means affirmative, conscious, M. The District will investigate all complaints alleging and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. sexual assault regardless of whether a complaint is filed with local law enforcement. All alleged victims H. These written procedures and protocols are designed of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, to ensure victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking on District property shall be kept informed, sexual assault, or stalking receive treatment and through Peralta Police Services, of any ongoing information. investigation. Information shall include the status of any student or employee disciplinary proceedings or I. All students, faculty members or staff members who appeal; alleged victims of domestic violence, dating allege they are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking are required violence, sexual assault, or stalking on District property to maintain any such information in confidence, shall be provided with information regarding options unless the alleged assailant has waived rights of and assistance available to them. Information shall be confidentiality. available from the Peralta Police Services, which shall maintain the identity and other information about N. A complainant or witness who participates in an alleged sexual assault victims as confidential unless investigation of sexual assault, domestic violence, and until Peralta Police Services is authorized to release dating violence, or stalking will not be subject to such information. disciplinary sanctions for a violation of the District’s student conduct policy at or near the time of the J. Peralta Police Services shall provide all alleged victims incident, unless the District determines that the of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, violation was egregious, including but not limited to, or stalking with a copy of the District’s policy and an action that places the health or safety of any other administrative procedure regarding domestic violence, person at risk or involves plagiarism, cheating, or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking upon academic honesty. request, and the importance of preserving evidence and the identification and location of witnesses. O. In the evaluation of complaints in any disciplinary process, it shall not be a valid excuse to allege lack of K. Victims will be provided the option to: affirmative consent that the accused believed that the (1) notify proper law enforcement authorities, including complainant consented to the sexual activity under on-campus and local police; either of the following circumstances: (2) be assisted by campus authorities in notifying law (1) The accused’s belief in affirmative consent arose enforcement authorities if the victim so chooses; and from the intoxication or recklessness of the accused. (3) decline to notify such authorities; (2) The accused did not take reasonable steps in the (4) information about the participation of victim circumstances known to the accused at the time, advocates and other supporting people; to ascertain whether the complainant affirmatively (5) the rights of victims and the institution’s consented. responsibilities regarding orders of protection, no contact orders, or similar lawful orders issued by P. In the evaluation of the complaints in the disciplinary a court; process, it shall not be a valid excuse that the accused (6) information about how the district will protect the believed that the complainant affirmatively consented confidentiality of victims, and to the sexual activity if the accused knew or reasonably (7) written notification of victims about options for, and should have known that the complainant was unable available assistance in, changing academic, living, to consent to the sexual activity under any of the transportation, and working situations, if requested following circumstances: and if such accommodations are reasonably (1) The complainant was asleep or unconscious. available, regardless of whether the victim chooses (2) The complainant was incapacitated due to the to report the crime to Peralta Police Services or local influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication, so that law enforcement. the complainant was unable to communicate due to a mental or physical condition. L. The victim will be provided a description of the following procedures: Q. The District shall maintain the identity of any alleged (1) criminal prosecution; victim or witness of domestic violence, dating violence, (2) civil prosecution (i.e., lawsuit); sexual assault, or stalking on District property, as (3) District disciplinary procedures, both student and defined above, in confidence unless the alleged employee; victim or witness specifically waives the right to (4) modification of class schedules; and confidentiality. All inquiries from reporters or other (5) tutoring, if necessary. media representatives about alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assaults, or stalking on District property shall be referred to the District’s Public Information Office, which shall work with Peralta Police Services to assure that all confidentiality rights are maintained.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 289 R. Additionally, the Annual Security Report will include a (14) Procedures for campus disciplinary action in D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S statement regarding the District’s programs to prevent cases of an alleged domestic violence, dating sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including a stalking and procedures that should be followed after clear statement that: an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking has been reported, including a statement of a. Such proceedings shall provide a prompt, fair, and the standard of evidence (preponderance of evidence) impartial resolution; that will be used during any district proceeding arising from such a report. The statement must include the b. Such proceedings shall be conducted by officials following: who receive annual training on the issues related to (1) A description of educational programs to promote domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, other and stalking and how to conduct an investigation forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, domestic and hearing process that protects the safety of the violence, dating violence, or stalking; victim and promotes accountability; (2) Procedures to follow if a domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense or stalking occurs, including c. The accuser and the accused must be informed who should be contacted, the importance of of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary preserving evidence to prove a criminal offense, and proceeding resulting from an alleged domestic to whom the alleged offense should be reported. violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, (3) Responses to stranger and non-stranger sexual the procedures for the accused and victim to appeal assault; the results of the disciplinary proceeding, of any (4) The preliminary victim interview, including the changes to the results that occur prior to the time development of a victim interview protocol, and that such resultsbecome final, and when such results a comprehensive follow-up victim interview, as become final. Compliance with this paragraph does appropriate; not violate the Family Educational Rights and (5) Contacting and interviewing the accused; Privacy Act. For the purposes of this paragraph, (6) Seeking the identification and location of witnesses; the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means (7) Information on a student’s right to notify appropriate the final determination with respect to the alleged law enforcement authorities, including on-campus domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense, or and local police, and a statement that campus stalking and any sanction that is imposed against personnel will assist the student in notifying these the accused. authorities, if the student so requests, and the right to decline to notify these authorities; (15) A description of the sanction the campus may (8) Written information and notification for students impose following a final determination by a campus about existing on- and off- campus counseling, disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, date mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, or rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offenses, other services for victims and contact information; domestic violence, dating violence or stalking (9) Participation of victim advocates and other supporting people; Education and Prevention Information (10) Investigating allegations that alcohol or drugs were involved in the incident; Peralta Police Services shall: (11) The role of the institutional staff supervision; A. Provide, as part of each campus’ established on-campus (12) A comprehensive trauma-informed training program for campus officials involved in orientation program, education and prevention investigating and adjudicating sexual assault, information about domestic violence, dating violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking sexual assault, and stalking. The information shall be cases; developed in collaboration with campus-based and (13) Written notification of victims about options for, community-based victim advocacy organizations, and available assistance in, changing academic, and shall include the District’s sexual assault policy living, transportation, and working situations, and prevention strategies including empowerment if requested and if such accommodations are programming for victim prevention, awareness reasonably available, regardless of whether the raising campaigns, primary prevention, bystander victim chooses to report the crime to Peralta Police intervention, and risk reduction. Services or local law enforcement. B. Post sexual violence prevention and education information on the campus internet website regarding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 290 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Please note: Upon receipt of an informal complaint, the Vice For additional information and resources on sexual Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and will notify the person bringing the informal complaint of stalking in the educational/campus environment, the his/her right to file a formal complaint, if the incident falls Department of Justice has established a clearinghouse within the timeline for a formal complaint, and explain of resources geared towards colleges and universities, the procedure for doing so. The complainant may later which can be accessed at the California Attorney decide to file a formal complaint, if within the timelines General’s website. to do so. If the individual chooses not to file a formal complaint, or if the alleged conduct falls outside the References: timeline to file a formal complaint, the Vice Chancellor of Education Code Sections 67385, 67385.7 and 67386 Human Resources and Employee Relations shall consider 20 U.S. Code Section 1092 (f) the allegations contained in the informal complaint and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 668.48 (b) (11) determine the appropriate course of action. This may include efforts to informally resolve the matter, or a fact- Approved by the Chancellor: January 30, 2013 finding investigation. Revised and approved by the Chancellor: January 21, 2014 Revised and approved by the Chancellor: June 15, 2015 Investigation of an informal complaint will be appropriate Revised by the Chancellor: February 11, 2016 if the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Revised by the Chancellor: March 7, 2019 Relations determines that the allegation(s), if proven true, would constitute a violation of the District policy AP 3435 Discrimination and Harassment prohibiting harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Complaints and Investigations The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations will explain to any individual bringing an I. Complaints informal complaint that the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations may decide to initiate Any person who has suffered harassment, discrimination, an investigation, even if the individual does not wish or retaliation may file a formal or informal complaint of the District to do so. The Vice Chancellor of Human harassment, discrimination, or retaliation or who has Resources and Employee Relations shall not disregard any learned of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. allegations of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation solely on the basis that the alleged conduct falls outside A formal complaint is a written and signed statement filed the deadline to file a formal complaint. with the District or the State Chancellor’s office that alleges harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in violation of III. Formal Complaints the District’s Board Policies, Administrative Procedures or in violation of state or federal law. An informal complaint Formal Complaints must be filed with the State is any of the following: Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources (1) An unwritten allegation of harassment, discrimination, and Employee Relations unless the party submitting the Formal Complaint alleges discrimination, harassment, or retaliation; or retaliation against the responsible District Officer, (2) A written allegation of harassment, discrimination, or in which case it should be submitted directly to the Chancellor or the State Chancellor. retaliation that falls outside the timelines for a formal complaint; or Formal Complaints should be submitted on the form (3) A written complaint alleging harassment, prescribed by the State Chancellor. A copy of the form discrimination, or retaliation filed by an individual will be available at the college Office of Student Services, who expressly indicates that he/she does not want to District Office of Human Resources, and the District/ file a formal complaint. college web sites. II. Informal Complaints If any party submits a written allegation of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation not on the form described Any person may submit an informal complaint to the above, the District will seek to have the individual college Vice President of Student Services (students) or the complete and submit the form. However, if the individual college Vice President of Instruction (employees) of or any chooses not to do so, the District will attach the written other District or college administrator. Administrators allegation(s) to the form and treat it as a Formal Complaint. receiving an informal complaint shall immediately notify In no instance will the District reject a written allegation the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation on the basis Relations in writing of all pertinent information and facts that it was not submitted on the proper form. alleged in the informal complaint.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 291 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S A Formal Complaint must meet each of the following If a complainant decides to file a formal written unlawful criteria: discrimination or harassment complaint against the • It must allege facts with enough specificity to show District, he/she must file the complaint on a form prescribed by the State Chancellor’s Office. These that the allegations, if true, would constitute a approved forms are available from the District Office violation of District policies or procedures prohibiting of Employee Relations, the District’s Human Resources discrimination, harassment, or retaliation; website, and at the State Chancellor’s website. • The complainant must sign and date the Formal Complaint; The completed form must be filed with any of the • The complainant must file any Formal Complaint not following: involving employment within one year of the date of •The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and the alleged discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory conduct or within one year of the date on which the Employee Relations; complainant knew or should have known of the •College Vice President of Student Services (students), facts underlying the allegation(s) of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. the College Vice President of Instruction (employees), • The complainant must file any Formal Complaint or the College President; or alleging discrimination, harassment, or retaliation •the State Chancellor’s Office. in employment within 180 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory V. Employment-Related Complaints conduct, except that this period shall extended by no more than 90 days following the expiration of the 180 Complainants filing employment-related complaints shall days if the complainant first obtained knowledge of be notified that they may file employment discrimination the facts of the alleged violation after the expiration complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity of the 180 days. Commission (EEOC) or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). If the Formal Complaint does not meet the requirements set forth above, the District Office of Employee Relations Complaints filed with the EEOC or the DFEH should be will promptly return it to the complainant and specify the forwarded to the State Chancellor’s Office. defect. If the sole defect is that the Formal Complaint was filed outside the applicable proscribed timeline, the Vice Any District employee who receives a harassment Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations or discrimination complaint shall notify the Vice will handle the matter as an informal complaint. Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations immediately. IV. Oversight of Complaint Procedure VI. Filing a Timely Complaint The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations is the \"responsible District Officer\" charged with Since failure to report harassment and discrimination receiving complaints of discrimination or harassment, and impedes the District’s ability to stop the behavior, the coordinating their investigation. District strongly encourages anyone who believes they are being harassed or discriminated against, to file a The actual investigation of complaints may be assigned complaint. The District also strongly encourages the by the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and filing of such complaints within 30 days of the alleged Employee Relations to other staff or to outside persons or incident. While all complaints are taken seriously and organizations under contract with the District. This shall will be investigated promptly, delay in filing impedes the occur whenever the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources District’s ability to investigate and remediate. and Employee Relations is named in the complaint or implicated by the allegations in the complaint. All supervisors and managers have a mandatory duty to report incidents of harassment and discrimination; Who May File a Complaint: Any student, employee, or the existence of a hostile, offensive or intimidating work third party who believes he/she has been discriminated environment, and acts of retaliation. against or harassed by a student, employee, or third party in violation of this procedure and the related policy. The District will investigate complaints involving acts that occur off campus if they are related to an academic Where to File a Complaint: A student, employee, or third or work activity. party who believes he/she has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of these policy and procedures may make a complaint orally or in writing.

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 292 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog VII. Communicating that the Conduct is IX. Investigation Unwelcome The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee The District further encourages students and staff to let Relations shall: the offending person know immediately and firmly that •Authorize the investigation of the complaint, and the conduct or behavior is unwelcome, offensive, in poor taste or inappropriate. supervise or conduct a thorough, prompt and impartial investigation of the complaint, as set forth below. VIII. Intake and Processing of the Complaint Where the parties opt for informal resolution, the designated officer will determine whether further Upon receiving notification of a harassment or investigation is necessary to ensure resolution of discrimination complaint, the Vice Chancellor of Human the matter and utilize the investigation process Resources and Employee Relations shall: outlined below as appropriate. In the case of a formal • Undertake efforts to informally resolve the charges, complaint, the investigation will include interviews with the complainant, the accused, and any other including but not limited to mediation, rearrangement persons who may have relevant knowledge concerning of work/academic schedules; obtaining apologies; the complaint. This may include victims of similar providing informal counseling, training, etc. conduct. • Advise all parties that he/she need not participate in •Review the factual information gathered through an informal resolution of the complaint, as described the investigation to determine whether the alleged above, and they have the right to end the informal conduct constitutes harassment, or other unlawful resolution process at any time. Mediation is not discriminatory conduct, giving consideration appropriate for resolving incidents involving sexual to all factual information and the totality of the violence. circumstances, including the nature of the verbal, • Advise a student complainant that he/she may file a physical, visual or sexual conduct, and the context in complaint with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. which the alleged incidents occurred. Department of Education and employee complainants may file a complaint with the Department of Fair X. Investigation of the Complaint Employment and Housing. All complainants should be advised that they have a right to file a complaint The District shall promptly investigate every complaint with local law enforcement, if the act complained of of harassment or discrimination. No claim of workplace is also a criminal act. The District must investigate or academic harassment or discrimination shall remain even if the complainant files a complaint with local unexamined. This includes complaints involving activities law enforcement. In addition, the District should that occur off campus and in connection with all the ensure that complainants are aware of any available academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and resources, such as counseling, health, and mental other programs of the District, whether those programs health services. The Vice Chancellor of Human take place in the District’s facilities, on a District bus, or Resources and Employee Relations shall also notify at a class or training program sponsored by the District the State Chancellor’s Office of the complaint. at another location. • Take interim steps to protect a complainant from coming into contact with an accused individual, As set forth above, where the parties opt for an informal especially if the complainant is a victim of sexual resolution, the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources violence. The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations may limit the scope of the and Employee Relations should notify the complainant investigation, as appropriate. The District will keep of his/her options to avoid contact with the accused the investigation confidential to the extent possible, individual and allow students to change academic but cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality because situations as appropriate. For instance, the District release of some information on a “need-to-knowbasis” is may prohibit the accused individual from having any essential to a thorough investigation. When determining contact with the complainant pending the results of whether to maintain confidentiality, the District may the investigation. When taking steps to separate the weigh the request for confidentiality against the following complainant and accused individual, the District shall factors: the seriousness of the alleged harassment; minimize the burden on the complainant. For example, the complainant’s age; whether there have been other it is not appropriate to remove complainants from harassment complaints about the same individual; and classes or housing while allowing accused individuals the accused individual’s rights to receive information to remain. about the allegations if the information is maintained by the District as an “education record” under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S. Code Section 1232g; 34 Code Federal Regulations Part 99.15. The District will inform the complainant if it cannot maintain confidentiality.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 293 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S XI. Investigation Steps XIIII. Written Report The District will fairly and objectively investigate The results of the investigation of a complaint shall be set harassment and discrimination complaints. forth in a written report that will include at least all of the Employees designated to serve as investigators under following information: this policy shall have adequate training on what • A description of the circumstances giving rise to the constitutes sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and that they understand how the District’s grievance Formal Complaint; procedures operate. The investigator may not have any • A summary of the testimony provided by each witness real or perceived conflicts of interest and must be able to investigate the allegations impartially. interviewed by the investigator; • An analysis of relevant evidence collected during the Investigators will use the following steps: interviewing the complainant(s); interviewing the accused individual(s); course of the investigation; identifying and interviewing witnesses and evidence • A specific finding as to whether there is probable identified by each party; identifying and interviewing any other witnesses, if needed; reminding all individuals cause to believe that discrimination, harassment, or interviewed of the District’s no-retaliation policy; retaliation occurred with respect to each allegation in considering whether any involved person should be the complaint; and removed from the campus pending completion of the • Any other information deemed appropriate by the investigation; reviewing personnel/academic files of all District. involved parties; reach a conclusion as to the allegations and any appropriate disciplinary and remedial action; and XV. Confidentiality of the Process see that all recommended action is carried out in a timely fashion. When the District evaluates the complaint, it shall Investigations are best conducted within a confidential do so using a preponderance of the evidence standard. climate. Therefore, the District does not reveal information Thus, after considering all the evidence it has gathered, about ongoing investigations except as necessary to the District will decide whether it is more likely than not fulfill its legal obligations. The District will keep the that discrimination or harassment has occurred. investigation confidential to the extent possible, but it cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality because XII. Timeline for Completion release of some information on a “need-to-know-basis” is essential to a thorough investigation and to protect the The District will undertake its investigation promptly rights of Accused students and employees during the and swiftly as possible. To that end, the investigator shall investigation process and any ensuing discipline. complete the above steps, and prepare a written report within 90 days of the District receiving the complaint. XVI. Administrative Determination XIII. Cooperation Encouraged 1. In any case not involving employment discrimination, within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the District All employees are expected to cooperate with a shall complete its investigation and forward a copy of District investigation into allegations of harassment the investigative report to the State Chancellor, a copy or discrimination. Lack of cooperation impedes the or summary of the report to both parties, and written ability of the District to investigate thoroughly and notice setting forth all of the following to both the respond effectively. However, lack of cooperation by complainant and the Chancellor: a complainant or witnesses does not relieve the District (a) The determination of the Chancellor or his/her of its obligation to investigate. The District will conduct designee as to whether there is probable cause to an investigation if it is discovered that harassment is, or believe discrimination occurred with respect to each may be occurring, with or without the cooperation of the allegation in the complaint; alleged victim(s) and regardless of whether a complaint (b) A description of actions taken, if any, to prevent is filed. similar problems from occurring in the future; (c) The proposed resolution of the complaint; and (d) The complainant's right to appeal to the District governing board and the Chancellor.

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 294 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog 2. In any case involving employment discrimination, If the District imposes discipline, the nature of the within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the District discipline will not be communicated to the complainant. shall complete its investigation and forward a copy However, the District may disclose information about or summary of the report to the complainant, [NOTE: the sanction imposed on an individual who was found to For cases involving employment discrimination, Title have engaged in harassment when the sanction directly 5 only requires that a copy or summary of the report relates to the complainant; for example, the District may be provided to the complainant. The District may, but inform the complainant that the harasser must stay away is not required to provide the report to the respondent from the complainant. in order to have a consistent process for addressing employment and non-employment discrimination Disciplinary actions against faculty, staff, and students claims.] and written notice setting forth all the will conform to all relevant statutes, regulations, personnel following to the complainant: policies and procedures, including the provisions of any (a) The determination of the Chancellor or his/her applicable collective bargaining agreement. designee as to whether there is probable cause to believe discrimination occurred with respect to each The District shall also take reasonable steps to protect the allegation in the complaint; complainant from further harassment, or discrimination, (b) A description of actions taken, if any, to prevent and to protect the complainant and witnesses from similar problems from occurring in the future; retaliation as a result of communicating the complaint or (c) The proposed resolution of the complaint; and assisting in the investigation. (d) The complainant's right to appeal to the District governing board and to file a complaint with The District will ensure that complainants and witnesses Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the know how to report any subsequent problems, and should U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. follow-up with complainants to determine whether any retaliation or new incidents of harassment have occurred. XVII. Discipline and Corrective Action The District shall take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of the investigation and to protect the If harassment, discrimination or retaliation occurred in privacy of all parties to the extent possible without violation of the policy or procedure, the District shall impeding the District’s ability to investigate and respond take disciplinary action against the accused and any other effectively to the complaint. remedial action it determines to be appropriate. The action will be prompt, effective, and commensurate with If the District cannot take disciplinary action against the the severity of the offense. Remedies for the complainant accused individual because the complainant refuses to might include, but are not limited to: participate in the investigation, it should pursue other steps to limit the effects of the alleged harassment and 1. providing an escort to ensure that the complainant prevent its recurrence. can move safely between classes and activities; XVIII. Appeals 2. ensuring that the complainant and alleged perpetrator do not attend the same classes or work in the same If the District imposes discipline against a student or work area; employee as a result of the findings in its investigation, the student or employee may appeal the decision using 3. preventing offending third parties from entering the procedure for appealing a disciplinary decision. campus; If the complainant is not satisfied with the results of 4. providing counseling services or a referral to the administrative determination, he/she may, within counseling services; fifteen days, submit a written appeal to the Board of Trustees. The Board shall review the original complaint, 5. providing medical services or a referral to medical the investigative report, the administrative decision, and services; the appeal. The Board shall issue a final District decision in the matter within 45 days after receiving the appeal. 6. providing academic support services, such as A copy of the decision rendered by the Board shall be tutoring; forwarded to the complainant and to the State Chancellor’s Office. The complainant shall also be notified of his/her 7. arranging for a student-complainant to re-take a right to appeal this decision. course or withdraw from a class without penalty, including ensuring that any changes do not adversely If the Board does not act within 45 days the administrative affect the complainant’s academic record; and determination shall be deemed approved and shall become the final decision of the District in the matter. 8. reviewing any disciplinary actions taken against the complainant to see if there is a causal connection between the harassment and the misconduct that may have resulted in the complainant being disciplined.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 295 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S In any case not involving workplace discrimination, Sexual Misconduct: harassment, or retaliation, the complainant shall have the Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment and sexual right to file a written appeal with the State Chancellor’s violence. Office within thirty days after the Board issued the final District decision or permitted the administrative decision • Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual to become final. Such appeals shall be processed pursuant advances, requests for sexual favors, and other to the provision of Title 5 Section 59350. verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or education In any case involving employment discrimination, setting. including workplace harassment, the complainant may, at any time before or after the issuance of the final decision • Sexual violence refers to physical sexual acts of the District, file a complaint with the Department of perpetrated against a person’s will or when a person Fair Employment and Housing. is incapable of giving consent due to the victim’s use of drugs or alcohol or due to an intellectual or XIX. Extension of Time other disability. Sexual violence includes rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. Within 150 days of receiving a formal complaint that does not involve employment discrimination, the District • Affirmative consent means an affirmative, conscious, shall forward to the State Chancellor’s Office the original and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. complaint, the investigative report, a copy of the written notice to the complainant setting forth the results of the Sexual misconduct creates a hostile environment if the investigation, a copy of the final administrative decision conduct is sufficiently serious that it interferes with or rendered by the Board or indicating the date upon which limits a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the decision became final, and a copy of the notification the District’s program. A single or isolated incident may to the complainant of his/her appeal rights. If, due to create a hostile environment if the incident is sufficiently circumstances beyond its control, the District is unable severe. to comply with the 150-day deadline for submission of materials, it may file a written request for an extension Complaint Procedure: of time no later than ten days prior to the expiration of Where the complaint involves a minor, the District will the deadline. comply with California mandated reporting requirements. XX. File Retention All responsible employees are required to report all actual or suspected sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator The District will retain on file for a period of at least three immediately. A responsible employee is any employee years after closing the case copies of: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual 1. the original complaint; misconduct, who has been given the duty of reporting 2. the investigatory report; incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator 3. the summary of the report if one is prepared; or Vice President of Student Services or whom a student 4. the notice provided to the parties, of the District’s or employee could reasonable believe has this authority or duty. The District is on notice if a responsible employee administrative determination and the right to appeal; knew, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have 5. any appeal; and known, about the sexual misconduct. 6. the District’s final decision. Any person may make a complaint by contacting the The District will make such documents available to the Title IX Coordinator directly. The District’s Title IX State Chancellor upon request. Coordinator is the Vice President of Student Services at each individual campus. The Title IX Coordinator Where the complaint allegation consists of Sexual will receive all relevant details about the alleged sexual Misconduct, as defined by Title IX, the following misconduct reported to the District responsible employee applies: in order to determine what occurred and how to resolve the situation. This includes the names of alleged victim and alleged perpetrator (if known), and the date, time, and location of the alleged sexual misconduct.

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 296 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog Privileged or Confidential Reporting: Where the District determines that there is a substantial A District employee should, whenever possible, before a threat to the campus community, it will issue a timely student or employee reveals information that he or she warning. The District will issue the warning according may wish to keep confidential, ensure that the person to District Administrative Procedures. The District will making the report understands the employees obligations not to disclose the victim’s name or other identifying to report to the Title IX Coordinator, the victims option information when issuing the warning. to request confidentiality, which the District will take into consideration, and the victims ability to share the Communicating that the Conduct is Unwelcome: information confidentially with designated District The employee or student may, but is not required to let employees. the offending person know immediately and firmly that the conduct or behavior is unwelcome, offensive, in poor Professional, licensed, mental health counselors, who taste, or inappropriate. This is not required. provide mental-health counseling to members of the District community, or interns, graduate students, and Intake and Processing of the Complaint: others supervised by professional licensed counselors, The Title IX Coordinator will not use mediation or any are not required to report any information to the Title IX similar process to informally resolve a sexual misconduct Coordinator. complaint. Authority over Parties: Confidentiality: The District has authority over students, employees, Where the victim requests confidentiality or that the and third parties for alleged violations of this policy that District not conduct an investigation, the District will occur on District property. The District has authority over take all reasonable steps to investigate while honoring District employees and students for alleged violations of the request. Where the victim insists that the District not this policy that occur at District activities or events. The disclose his or her name or other identifiable information to District may exercise authority over events that occur off- the alleged perpetrator, the District will inform the victim campus to determine if the conduct occurred in the context that its ability to respond will be limited. The District will of an education program or activity or had continuing evaluate this request in the context of its responsibility to effects on campus or in an off-campus education program provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment for or activity. all employees and students. When weighing a request for confidentiality against the seriousness of the alleged Standard of Proof: harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will take the factors The District will use a “preponderance of the evidence” listed above into consideration. standard of proof in determining whether there has been a violation of this policy. This standard of proof is also Fact-Finding Investigation: known as “more likely than not” standard. Where the victim has filed a criminal complaint with local law enforcement, the District will consider what Upon Receiving the Complaint – Health and Safety: information the District is able to share, pursuant to The Title IX Coordinator, together with Vice Chancellor state and federal law, to ensure that victims are not of Human Resources, will make an immediate assessment unnecessarily required to give multiple statements concerning the health and safety of the victim and campus about a traumatic event. The District will continue to community as a whole. The District will provide the conduct its own thorough, reliable, prompt, and impartial victim with immediate, interim measures necessary to investigation. The District will normally complete its protect his or her health and safety. These immediate, sexual misconduct investigation within 60 business days interim measures may include providing an escort to of receiving the complaint, unless extended by the Title IX ensure that the victim can move safely between classes, Coordinator for good cause. The Title IX Coordinator will ensuring that the victim and perpetrator do not attend notify the victim and accused in writing of the reason for the same classes or work in the same area, preventing the extension and the projected new timeline. offending third parties from entering campus, providing counseling services or a referral to counseling services, The victim and accused will have equal opportunity to providing academic support services, such as tutoring, present relevant witnesses and other evidence to the arranging for a victim to retake a course or withdraw District investigator. The District will provide the same from a course without penalty, including ensuring that opportunities to the victim and accused. The District any changes do not adversely affect the victims’ academic permits the victim or accused to have a lawyer or their record, and reviewing any disciplinary actions taken union representative present. against the victim to see if there is a causal connection between the harassment, discrimination, or retaliation and the misconduct that may have resulted in the victim being disciplined.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 297 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S The results of the fact-finding investigation will be set out 2019 is not required to have refresher training until two in a formal investigative report which will include the years thereafter. requirements listed above and a credibility determination of the victim, accused, and witnesses. The training and education required by this procedure shall include information and practical guidance regarding Reporting to State Chancellor’s Office: the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the The District considers all sexual misconduct complaints prohibition against and the prevention and correction of to be formal complaints. The Vice President of Student sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims Services must notify the State Chancellor’s Office of any of sexual harassment in employment, a review of “abusive sexual misconduct complaints. Upon completing the conduct,” and harassment based on gender identity, investigation, the District shall forward to the Chancellor’s gender expression, and sexual orientation. The training Office a copy of the investigative report and administrative and education shall also include practical examples aimed determination and to the parties a copy or summary of at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, the investigative report and administrative determination. discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise XXI. Dissemination of Policy and Procedures in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Supervisor’s harassment training also must District Policy and Procedures related to harassment will address potential exposure and liability for employers include information that specifically addresses sexual and individuals, supervisor’s obligation to report sexual violence. harassment, discrimination, and retaliation when they become aware of it, appropriate remedial measures to 1. The procedures shall be published in all student, correct harassing behavior. faculty, and staff handbooks, each college’s catalog and schedule of classes. And other printed material The District will maintain appropriate records of the deemed appropriate by each college’s Vice President training provided, including the names of the supervisory of Student Services. employees trained, the date of training, sign-in sheets, copies of all certificates of attendance or completion 2. The procedures also will be disseminated to students issued, the type of training provided, a copy of all written at each college’s new student orientation and at or recorded training materials, and the name of the periodic workshops to be scheduled by each college’s training provider. If the training is provided by webinar, Vice President of Student Services. the District will maintain a copy of the webinar, all written materials used by the training and all written questions 3. The procedures also will be disseminated to each submitted during the webinar, and document all written faculty member, all members of the administrative response or guidance the trainer provided during the staff and all members of the support staff both at the webinar. The District will retain these records for at least time of hire and at the beginning of each school year. two years. 4. The procedures also shall be displayed in a prominent The District will also provide training to students who location in each college along with the other notices lead student organizations. The District should provide regarding the college’s procedures and standards copies of the sexual harassment policies and training to of conduct. A copy of the procedures shall be made all District law enforcement unit employees regarding the available to any person expressing a verbal complaint grievance procedures and any other procedures used for about such matters. investigating reports of sexual violence. Participation of faculty in such training is strongly encouraged, but is not XXII. Training mandatory, except when required by law. By January 1, 2021, the District shall provide at least In years in which a substantive policy or procedural two hours of classroom or other effective interactive change has occurred, all District employees will attend a training and education regarding sexual harassment to training update or receive a copy of the revised policies all supervisory employees at least one hour of classroom and procedures. or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all nonsupervisory Participants in training programs will be required to sign employees and at least one hour of classroom or other a statement that they have either understood the policies effective interactive training and education regarding and procedures, their responsibilities, and their own sexual harassment to all nonsupervisory employees. and the District’s potential liability, or that they did not All new employees must be provided with the training understand the policy and desire further training. and education within six months of their assumption of his/her position. After January 1, 2021, the District shall provide sexual harassment training and education to each supervisory employee once every two years. An employee who received this training and education in

D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S 298 • DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog XXIII. Education and Prevention for Students PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT In order to take proactive measures to prevent sexual PROCEDURES harassment and violence toward students, the District will provide preventive education programs and make victim I. Statement regarding Discrimination resources, including comprehensive victim services, A. In keeping with Board Policy 3410: Nondiscrimination, available. The District will include such programs in their orientation programs for new students, and in training the Peralta Community College District, as a public for student athletes and coaches. These programs will institution, prohibits discrimination in any and all of its include discussion of what constitutes sexual harassment activities, including: employment; procuring of goods and sexual violence, the District’s policies and disciplinary and services; availability of its educational offerings; procedures, and the consequences of violating these and other programs and activities such as financial policies. A training program or informational services will aid and special services. In order to accomplish be made available to all students at least once annually. these tasks, the District Office of Equal Opportunity is assigned the responsibilities of overseeing and The education programs will also include information investigating any charges of discrimination or other aimed at encouraging students to report incidents of complaints. A discrimination complaint log will be sexual violence to the appropriate District and law maintained as well as complete records of complaints enforcement authorities. Since victims or third parties may and resolutions. The Office of Equal Opportunity be deterred from reporting incidents if alcohol, drugs, or will handle both student and employee complaints by other violations of District or campus rules were involved, working with the Vice Presidents of Student Services the District will inform students that the primary concern for student complaints and with the Vice President of is for student safety and that use of alcohol or drugs never Instruction for employee complaints. makes the victim at fault for sexual violence. If other B. The Peralta Community College District, in accordance rules are violated, the District will address such violations with applicable Federal and State laws and Board separately from an allegation of sexual violence. Policy, prohibits unlawful discrimination towards students on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, XXIV. Title IX Compliance religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and over), marital status, medical condition (cancer related), disability, The Peralta Community College District is subject political views and affiliations, sexual orientation/ to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, preference, and transgender status at any stage in Titles Vi and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any and all of its programs and activities, including 1972, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, availability of its educational offerings; and other Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the programs and activities such as financial aid and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with special services. To that end, the District will take Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). immediate, appropriate steps to investigate complaints of discrimination to eliminate current discrimination The Title IX, Section 504, and ADA Coordinator for the and prevent further discrimination. The District Peralta Community College District is the Vice Chancellor prohibits retaliation against any individual who files of Human Resources and Employee Relations, who also a complaint or who participates in a discrimination or serves as the District Equal Opportunity Officer, and is discriminatory harassment inquiry. located at 333 E. 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606, C. The Peralta District is subject to Title IX of the telephone (510) 466-7525. Educational Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1972, Age Reference: Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Education Code Section 212.5, 66281.5 and 67386 Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Government Code Section 12950.1; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Title 5 Sections 59320, 59324, 59326, 59328, and 59300 et seq.; Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Title 2 sections 11023 and 11024 D. The Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator for 20 U.S. Code Sections 1681 et seq. the Peralta District is the District Equal Opportunity 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 106.8 subdivision b) Officer (who is the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Relations whose office is Approved by the Chancellor: June 14, 2016 located at 333 E. 8th Street, Oakland, California 94606; Revised and approved by the Chancellor: December 12, 2017 telephone (510) 466-7252. Revised and approved by the Chancellor: April 17, 2018 E. Each college has an ADA Coordinator who can be Revised and approved by the Chancellor: November 18, 2019 reached by calling the main number of the college. Revised and approved by the Chancellor: December 6, 2019

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 299 D I STR I CT P O LI CI E S F. Students, faculty, employees, and applicants for 6. After a proposed resolution is developed and employment who believe they have been discriminated approved, the complainant will be notified of the against may file a discrimination complaint with the resolution. Should the complainant not be satisfied, President of the college, Vice President of Student he/she may object to the proposed resolution through Services (for students), Vice President of Instruction the State Chancellor’s Office within thirty (30) days. (for faculty or employees) or the District Equal The District Office of Equal Opportunity will furnish Opportunity Officer. Complaint forms and procedures the complainant with necessary information regarding are available in the offices of the President, Vice where and how to file the objection with the State. Presidents, and Equal Opportunity Officer. 7. After the resolution proposal is sent to the complainant, G. The Peralta Colleges encourage “mainstreaming” the District will forward the complete file of the students with disabilities into regular classes. The complaint; findings of the investigation; the District’s colleges offer support services to make education proposed resolution; the letter to the complainant accessible. Each main campus has a Coordinator who informing him/her of the proposal; and any relevant coordinates the Disabled Students Program. Students material to the State Chancellor’s Office. who find that a class is not accessible should contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services Office III. Procedures Prohibiting Sexual, Racial, and for assistance. Services provided include classroom Disability Harassment and Discrimination Toward interpreters, note takers, readers, special counseling Students on disability management, peer counseling groups, and special adaptive equipment. A. Dissemination 1. The procedures shall be published in all student, H. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the colleges’ faculty and staff handbooks, each college’s catalog vocational education programs. and schedule of classes, and other printed material deemed appropriate by each college’s Vice President II. Discrimination Complaint Procedures of Student Services. A. To insure that students and employees of the District 2. The procedures will also be disseminated to students at each college’s new student orientation and at periodic are aware of the provisions of this procedure, a general workshops to be scheduled by each college’s Vice statement will be published in each class schedule and President of Student Services. a bulletin will be circulated to each District employee. 3. The procedures will also be disseminated to each B. The following procedures are in compliance with the faculty member, all members of the administrative guidelines of state law: staff, and all members of the support staff both at time 1. Student discrimination complaints may be filed with of hire and at the beginning of each school year. the Office of Student Services at each college. 4. The procedures shall also be displayed in a prominent 2. Employee complaints may be filed with the Office of location at each college along with the other notices Instruction at each college. regarding the college’s procedures and standards of 3. All complaints should be forwarded to the District conduct. A copy of the procedures shall be made Equal Opportunity Officer on the approved district available to any person expressing a verbal complaint form. about such matters. A. Upon receipt of a complaint, a copy will be B. Sexual, Racial, and Disability Harassment and forwarded to the State Chancellor’s Office on the Discrimination Defined appropriate form. 1. The Peralta Community College District expressly B. Defective complaints will be returned to the complainant with an explanation of the deficiencies forbids sexual, racial, and disability harassment of and how they may be corrected if the complaint is its students by faculty, administrators, supervisors, to be considered. District employees, other students, vendors or 4. Within fourteen (14) days of the complaint, an members of the general public. The District also investigation will commence with notification to the prohibits discrimination of its students by subjecting complainant of the initiation of the investigation. any student to adverse or differential treatment, or 5. If the complaint proves to be accurate, a resolution of depriving that student of any benefits of the District the problem will be proposed and corrective actions because of that student’s sex, race, or disability. taken to ensure that the act is not repeated. Furthermore, the District prohibits retaliation against any individual who files a complaint or participates in a discrimination inquiry.