RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

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RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE

Wolde-Ab Isaac, Ph.D., Chancellor

Riverside Community College District

Gregory Anderson, Ed.D., President

Riverside City College

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President Mary Figueroa

Vice President Bill Hedrick

Secretary Jose Alcala

Trustee Virginia Blumenthal

Trustee Tracey Vackar

Student Trustee 2021-2022 TBD

All information contained in the 2021-2022 Catalog is current as of March 2021. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should consult with a counselor, dean, department chair or program director for recent additions, deletions or changes. Updates can also be found online at rccd.edu. The catalog contains policies and/or procedures that are current at the time of printing. However, policies and procedures are continually being updated. In order to be sure it is the most recent language, please check the latest online version at: policies.aspx

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs. Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (951) 222-8039, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

Alternate formats for this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039.

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Information Pages...................................................... 5 Riverside City College Administration.................................8 Riverside Community College District Fee Schedule.........11

General Information................................................ 13 Mission Statement...............................................................14 Vision...................................................................................14 Tiger Pride Values...............................................................14 Goals....................................................................................14 Academic Freedom............................................................. 15 Accreditation....................................................................... 15 Academic Year.................................................................... 15 Program Length...................................................................15 Who May Attend................................................................ 15 Admissions and Registration of Students........................... 16 Limitations on Enrollment.................................................. 18 Matriculation....................................................................... 19 Fees......................................................................................21 RCCD Transcripts............................................................... 22 Refund Deadlines for Fees..................................................23 Military and Veteran Students and Family Members.......... 23

Student Information................................................ 24 Academic Honesty.............................................................. 25 Academic Involvement....................................................... 25 Academic Renewal..............................................................26 Academic Success Guide....................................................26 Bookstore.............................................................................27 CalWORKS Program.......................................................... 27 Complaint Procedures......................................................... 28 Counseling Center...............................................................33 Disability Resource Center................................................. 35 Discipline.............................................................................35 Dual Enrollment.................................................................. 35 Engagement Centers............................................................36 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)...... 36 Financial Services............................................................... 37 Food Services...................................................................... 41 Foster/Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Program...............41 Foster Youth Support Services: Guardian Scholars Program............................................................................... 41 Guided Pathways.................................................................41 Student Health and Psychological Services........................ 42 Honors Program.................................................................. 42 Information Center.............................................................. 43 Center for International Students and Programs................. 43 La Casa - Latino Student Engagement Center.................... 43 Lactation Pod...................................................................... 43 Library and Learning Resource Center...............................43 Riverside City College Promise..........................................43 Standards of Scholarship: Probation and Dismissal............44 Standards of Student Conduct.............................................44 Student Activities................................................................ 46 Student Employment Services............................................ 48 Student Discipline Procedures............................................ 49 Study Abroad...................................................................... 52 Supplemental Instruction.................................................... 53

TRIO Programs................................................................... 53 Tutorial Services................................................................. 54 Umoja Project/H.O.M.E. Room..........................................54 Veterans Assistance.............................................................54 Graduation Requirements....................................... 56 Associate Degree.................................................................57 General Education Student Learning Outcomes................. 57 Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree........... 57 Area of Emphasis: Associate of Arts..................................60 Associate of Science: Area of Emphasis............................ 64 Scholastic Honors at Commencement................................ 65 Dean's List...........................................................................65 Grading System...................................................................65 Advanced Placement...........................................................67 Credit for Prior Learning.................................................... 67 Military Credit.....................................................................68 Combined External Credit.................................................. 68 International Baccalaureate (IB) Chart............................... 69 Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Chart...................71 RCCD College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Chart.................................................................................... 77 Requirements for College Transfer........................ 80 Requirements for Transfer to a Four-Year College or University............................................................................ 82 California State University (CSU)...................................... 82 CSUGE Certification.......................................................... 82 University of California (UC).............................................82 IGETC Certification............................................................82 How to Request Certification............................................. 83 Major Preparation Courses for Transfer............................. 83 Assist................................................................................... 83 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)............... 83 Private and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities............83 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)...............................84 Curricular Patterns.................................................107 Work Experience Education..............................................108 High School Courses........................................................ 108 Career and Technical Education Programs....................... 111 Certificate and Degree Chart............................................ 112 Course Descriptions............................................... 184 Non-Degree Credit............................................................ 185 Non-Credit......................................................................... 185 Repeating a Course........................................................... 185 Limitations on Enrollment................................................ 186 Credit Courses...................................................................186 Faculty and Administration...................................352 Distinguished Faculty Lecture.......................................... 353 Faculty............................................................................... 354 College Administration..................................................... 367 Riverside Community College District................. 370 Moreno Valley College Phone Listing..............................371 Norco College Phone Listing............................................371 Riverside City College Phone Listing...............................372 Riverside Community College District Administration................................................................... 373

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Mission Statement.............................................................375 RCCD Vision and Values..................................................375 Strategic Themes and Goals 2019-24............................... 375 History and Development................................................. 376 District Memberships........................................................ 377 Institutional Advancement and Economic Developmenet....................................................................377 RCCD Foundation.............................................................377 Distance Education............................................................377 Army and Air Force ROTC Programs..............................378 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)......378 Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates.........................................................................379 Instructional Materials Fee................................................380 Course Repetition..............................................................381 Repeatable Courses........................................................... 383 Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Nondiscrimination and Prohibition of Harassment and Retaliation Policies............................................................384 District Administration......................................................389 Faculty Emeriti..................................................................391 Keyword Index........................................................ 395

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