Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis is a competency for the Early Childhood Education Competency Based Education Pathway. Exploring career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities, this competency will consist of a 54-hour in-person practicum in a qualifying early childhood education setting. This competency may be offered in a distance education format. ECE 22CB, 23CB, and 24CB are the equivalent of ECE 8. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 207 Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards ________ Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes. A student who fails to attend the first class meeting of a course without notifying the instructor may be dropped from the class. In addition, an instructor may drop a student during the first 75% of the class for non- participation. IT IS ALWAYS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY DROP OR WITHDRAW from a class. Students who fail to properly drop/withdraw from a course, even if they stop attending class, will be assigned a course grade. Audit Please see Chapter 1 � Admission and Enrollment Information for details. Grading It is the responsibility of the instructor for the assignment of grades in any Shasta College course. To ensure that grading is done consistently and fairly, the instructor shall: 1. Develop a grading procedure prior to the beginning of the course and have this procedure clearly communicated to each student on the first day handout (syllabus) of each course. 2. Establish a grading procedure that shall guarantee the academic integrity of the course at the appropriate level. 3. Once established, adhere to the course grading procedure throughout the semester. 4. Give sufficient evaluations throughout the course to ensure that students are aware of progress and to inform the students of standing in the course. 5. Abide by established examination schedules of the college. 6. Adhere to established deadlines and use appropriate forms for submitting grades to the Records Office. 7. File all grade changes within one (1) year of the original grade being issued. GRADE CHANGE PROCEDURE Reference: Title 5, Section 55025 The determination of the student's grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. All changes or modifications to a student record must be requested no later than one year from the end of semester in which the grade was posted. If a grade is found to have been given in error, the incorrect grade will be replaced with the correct grade. An Incomplete (I) may be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. See Administrative Procedure 4231 for more information. GRADE CHANGE APPEAL PROCEDURE The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded to each student. The removal or change of an incorrect grade from a student's record shall only be done upon authorization by the instructor of the course. If a student is not satisfied with an appeal to the instructor of a course, the student may appeal directly to the Division Dean in writing within 30 days of the instructor's response. If a student is not satisfied with the Dean's decision, the student may appeal to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction or their designee, who will render the final decision. See Administrative Procedure 4231 for more information. Grading Definitions The course grading procedure is based on the established course objectives according to the following grade definitions: A � Excellent � Outstanding achievement of the course objectives. (4 grade points per unit) B � Good � Above average achievement of the course objectives. The quality of work demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter and a marked ability to interpret it. (3 grade points per unit) C � Fair to Average � Satisfactory or average achievement of the course objectives. The performance fulfills the course requirements in both quality and quantity and meets acceptable standards for graduation. (2 grade points per unit) D � Less than Satisfactory � Achievement below the course objectives but such that it is not necessary to repeat the course. The level of achievement is not generally satisfactory for advancement in studies in the same or related areas. (1 grade point per unit) F � Failing � Failure to achieve objectives of the course. The performance is undeserving of course credit. (0 grade points) P � Pass - Satisfactory achievement of course objectives. Student is passing the course with a "C" or better. (Not used in grade point calculations). Administrative Procedure 4230 for more information. FW � Failing-Withdraw � A student who has both ceased participating in a course sometime after the last day to withdraw from the course without having achieved a final passing grade, and who has not received District authorization to withdraw from the course due to extenuating circumstances may be assigned an "FW." The FW results in zero grade points and zero units. Students who receive an "FW" may be subject to a return to Title IV calculation. NP � No Pass � Less than satisfactory or failing; units not counted in grade point average. SP � Satisfactory Progress � Satisfactory Progress toward completion of the course. (This is used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol). I � Incomplete � At the instructor's discretion, incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. For an incomplete grade assignment to be considered, the student must be passing the course at the time of the emergency. The condition for the removal of the "I" shall be stated by the instructor on an Incomplete Petition and contain the conditions for removal of the "I" and the grade assignment in lieu of its removal. A copy of the Incomplete Petition must be given to the student with a copy on file with Admissions and Records until the "I" is made up or the time limit has passed. A final grade will be assigned when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the work has passed. There is a one-year limit, following the end of the term for which the "I" was assigned, for completion of the terms stated in the written record. The "I" symbol is not used in calculating units attempted for grade points. The student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for a time extension due to extenuating circumstances. NON-EVALUATIVE SYMBOLS DEFINITIONS AU � Audit � Auditing is to allow students to participate in class activities beyond the course repetition limit; and to allow students to repeat a course with the intent of upgrading needed skills or reviewing course content. Priority will be given to credit-seeking students. IP - In progress � The "IP" symbol shall be used to denote that the class extends beyond the normal end of an academic term. It indicates that work is "in progress", but that the assignment of a substantive grade must await its completion. The "IP" symbol shall remain on the student's permanent record in order to satisfy enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative 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. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards 208 RD - Report Delayed � The "RD" symbol shall be assigned by the registrar 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 student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible. "RD" shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. MW � Military Withdrawal � The "MW" symbol may be used to denote military withdrawal may be assigned by the registrar when a student who is a member of an active or reserve United States military service receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, military withdrawal may be assigned at any time after the Add/Drop period. Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress probation, dismissal calculations, or in calculating the permitted number of withdrawals. In no case, may a Military Withdrawal result in a student being assigned an "FW" grade. (Title 5, 55024) W - Withdrawal - Students may withdraw from a class after the official "drop" date and up through the last day of the fourteenth week or 75% of the term, whichever is less. The notation "W" will appear on the student's transcript and will not be used in calculation of the grade point average. Excessive "W"s shall, however, be used as factors in probation and dismissal procedures. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS(ES). An instructor may also drop a student during the first 75% of the class for non-participation. Forms are available from Admissions and Records, Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students who have not dropped or withdrawn from a class before the end of the fourteenth week or 75% of the term will be assigned a course grade. After this date, students may file a Late Drop Petition due to extenuating circumstances. Before a course grade is posted, the Associate Dean of Student Services or designee may review the petition and may assign a grade of "W" and may refund enrollment fees. After a grade is posted a student may submit an "Extenuating Circumstances" petition to the Scholastic Standards Committee. This Committee may assign a grade of "W" and may refund enrollment fees due to extenuating circumstances. EW � Excused Withdrawal � May be assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Services or designee to permit a student to withdraw from a course for reasons beyond their control. Upon the receipt of verifiable documentation supporting the request, an EW is applicable when a student withdraws from a course(s) due to reasons beyond their control, which include but are not limited to the following: � Job transfer outside the geographical region; � Illness in the family where the student is the primary caregiver; � An incarcerated student in a California State Prison or County Jail is released from custody or involuntarily transferred before the end of the term (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); � The student is the subject of an immigration action; � Death of an immediate family member; or � Chronic or acute illness, verifiable accidents, or natural disasters directly affecting the student or other circumstances that make continued attendance in a course(s) impractical. Verifiable documentation can include, but is not limited to a note from a doctor stating the student is not currently able to complete the work due to illness, employment verification of a new job, a booking report, police report of an accident, or any other documentation that proves the student's completion of a course is impractical. Impractical is defined as impossible due to reasons beyond the student's control. The determination shall be made by the Associate Dean of Student Services or designee during the semester before grades are posted. The determination will be made by the Scholastic Standards Committee after grades are posted and no later than the date when the district policy allows a grade change. (See AP 4231) A student may request to use an "EW" for only one course or all courses in a term depending on the reason for the request. For example, it is possible that a student, based on an illness, is not able to participate in an in-person course but is able to continue with online courses. Individual case facts will be used to determine the continuity of some courses and not others. An "EW" symbol may be requested by the student at any time during the semester and no later than the date when the college allows a grade change. (See AP 4231) An excused withdrawal shall not be counted in progress notice or dismissal calculations nor shall it be counted toward the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt. The financial aid of a student may be affected depending on individual circumstances. A student should consult with the financial aid staff regarding any impact. See Administrative Procedure 4230 for more information. CPL -Credit for Prior Learning - The "CPL" symbol may be used to denote credit earned through successful completion of an International Baccalaureate examination, College Level Examination Program examination, Advanced Placement examination, or another experience, examination, or assessment of prior learning, if the District determines that such prior learning satisfies the District's standards for measuring competencies comparable to those achieved in baccalaureate or general education level courses. Standards for satisfactory completion of a prior learning experience, examination, or assessment will be approved by the faculty in the appropriate discipline for which prior learning credit is earned. COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION EVALUATIONS Consistent with Title 5 Section 55270.8, the following record symbols may be used for Competency Based Education: M+ - Mastery with Distinction. Obtaining at minimum 90 percent on the summative assessment. An evaluation of Mastery with Distinction will appear on a Competency transcript as an "M+" for an individual competency module. When CBE modules are cross-walked to traditional coursework on the traditional credit transcript, an evaluative symbol of M+ will be translated into a letter grade of "A" with a grade point of value of 4.0. M - Mastery. Obtaining at minimum 80 percent on the summative assessment. An evaluation of Mastery will appear on a Competency transcript as an "M" for an individual competency module. When CBE modules are cross-walked to traditional coursework on the traditional credit transcript, an evaluative symbol of M will be translated into a letter grade of "B" with a grade point value of 3.0. PW - Progress Withdrawal. Demonstration of mastery not met after the maximum number of summative assessments attempted. An evaluation of Progress Withdrawal will appear on a Competency transcript as a "PW" for an individual competency module. When CBE modules are cross-walked to traditional coursework on the traditional credit transcript, a symbol of "PW" will be translated to a grade of "W." Credit for Prior Learning (Alternate Ways to Earn Credit) ASSESSMENTS OF CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING For more information, please go to: www.shastacollege.edu/CPL Advanced Placement (AP Examination) Shasta College will award credit to students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on Advanced Placement examinations as indicated below. Students desiring credit for an AP exam must send official AP test scores to the Shasta College Admissions and Records Office from the College Board. Each transfer institution will determine the number of units awarded and the courses satisfied according to individual campus policies. For specific course information, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor. Units awarded through AP exams will not apply toward the 12-unit residence requirement for Shasta College associate degrees. Grades and grade points will not be assigned to AP units. Equivalent coursework and/or general education credit will be posted to the student's transcript using the non-evaluative mark of "CR" (Credit Received). All CSU campuses will accept the exams shown below toward fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breadth area if the Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 209 examination is included in a full or subject-area certification. The CSU campus to which the student is transferring determines the total number of units awarded for successful completion of an Advanced Placement examination and the applicability of the examination to other graduation requirements. The University of California grants credit for all Advanced Placement examinations on which a student scores 3 or higher. The credit may be subject credit, graduation credit, or credit toward General Education requirements, as determined by evaluators at each campus. Shasta College will certify the units for the Cal-GETC General Education area indicated below. Please note that transfer institutions may not allow and/or may limit credit by Advanced Placement examination. AP Subject Exam SC Assoc. Degree Subject Credit SC GE Area Cal-GETC Area Units Awarded Art History N/A Arts & Humanities 3A or 3B 3 Biology BIOL 10 BIOL 10L Natural Sciences 5B + 5C 4 Calculus AB MATH 9 or MATH 3A Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 3 Calculus BC MATH 3B Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 3 Calculus BC/AB Subscore N/A Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 3 Chemistry CHEM 1A#% or CHEM 2A# Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 4 Chinese Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Comparative Government and Politics N/A Social/Behavi oral Sciences or Arts & Humanities 4 3 Computer Science A CIS 60 N/A N/A 3 Computer Science AB N/A N/A N/A 3 Computer Science Principles N/A Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning N/A 3 English Language and Composition ENGL C1000 English Composition 1A 3 English Literature and Composition N/A English Composition or Arts & Humanities 1A or 3B 3 Environmental Science AGNR 60 Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 3 European History N/A Social/Behavi oral Sciences or Arts & Humanities 3B or 4 3 French Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 German Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Human Geography GEOG 1B Social/Behavi oral Sciences 4 3 Italian Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Japanese Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Latin N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Macroeconomics ECON 1B Social/Behavi oral Sciences 4 3 Microeconomics ECON 1A Social/Behavi oral Sciences 4 3 Music Theory MUS 2 Arts & Humanities N/A 3 Physics 1 PHYS 2A# Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 4 Physics 2 PHYS 2B# Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 4 Physics C (electricity/ magnetism) PHYS 4B# Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 3 Physics C (mechanics) PHYS 4A# Natural Sciences 5A + 5C 3 Psychology PSYC C1000 Social/Behavi oral Sciences 4 3 Spanish Language and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Spanish Literature and Culture N/A Arts & Humanities 3B 3 Statistics STAT C1000 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 3 Studio Art � 2D N/A N/A N/A 3 Studio Art � 3D N/A N/A N/A 3 Studio Art � Drawing N/A N/A N/A 3 U.S. Government and Politics POLS C1000 Social/Behavi oral Sciences 4 3 U.S. History N/A* Social/Behavi oral Sciences or Arts & Humanities 3B or 4 3 World History N/A Social/Behavi oral Sciences or Arts & Humanities N/A 3 World History Modern N/A N/A N/A 3 * Course may meet CSU US-1 or US-2 requirement, see a counselor for limitations Community college elective units The AP-approved GE area differs from the Shasta College course, see a counselor with questions % Requires an AP score of 4 or 5 for SC associate degree subject credit # Student must provide evidence of equivalent lab work, such as a lab notebook or a set of lab reports If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A student wishing to earn Shasta College course credit via CLEP exams must submit official College Level Examination Program 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards 210 (CLEP) test results to Shasta College Admissions/Records from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Shasta College is a registered CLEP testing center. The following restrictions apply: : � A scaled score of 50 or higher on a CLEP examination will earn credit for most exams. See chart below for exceptions. (For the older General Exams, a score of 500 or better will earn credit). � Units awarded for satisfactory completion of CLEP examinations will post as equivalent course credit as indicated on the following matrix. CLEP exams with "N/A" in the equivalent Shasta College Course column will be used as elective credit, if a student needs units to reach the 60-unit requirement for an associate degree. � Grades and grade points will not be assigned to CLEP units. Equivalent coursework and/or general education credit and units will be posted to the student's transcript using the non-evaluative mark of "CR" (Credit Received). � Units awarded through CLEP will not apply toward the 12-unit residence requirement for Shasta College associate degrees. � The University of California (UC) does not currently accept credit awarded through CLEP. � California State University (CSU) and CLEP: Each campus in the CSU system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major. � CLEP exam credit may not be used to complete Cal-GETC general education certification. � Contact your counselor for more information if you are planning to transfer to a university as transfer institutions may not allow and/or may limit CLEP credit. CLEP Exam Passin g Score Equiv- alent Shasta College Course Min. Sem. Credits Earned Toward CSU Admissi- on* Shasta College GE Area Removal Date for GE Breadth American Government 50 POLS C1000 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences American Literature 50 ENGL 11A or ENGL 11B 3 Arts & Humanities Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 N/A 3 Arts & Humanities Biology 50 BIOL 10 3 Natural Sciences Calculus 50 MATH 3A 3 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning Chemistry 50 N/A 3 Natural Sciences College Algebra 50 N/A 3 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning College Algebra � Trigonometry 50 N/A 3 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning College Composition 50 ENGL C1000 0 English Composition College Composition � Modular 50 N/A 0 N/A College Mathematics 50 N/A 0 N/A English Composition (no essay) 50 N/A 0 N/A English Composition with essay 50 N/A 0 N/A English Literature 50 ENGL 13A or ENGL 13B 3 Arts & Humanities F11** Financial Accounting 50 ACCT 2 3 N/A French Level I 50 N/A 6 N/A French Level II 59 N/A 9 Arts & Humanities Freshman College Composition 50 N/A 0 N/A German Level I 50 N/A 6 N/A German Level II 60 N/A 9 Arts & Humanities History, United States I 50 HIST 17A 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences History, United States II 50 HIST 17B 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Human Growth and Development 50 ECE 1 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Humanities 50 N/A 3 Arts & Humanities Info Systems, Computer Applications 50 N/A 3 N/A Introduction to Educational Psychology 50 N/A 3 N/A Introductory Business Law 50 BUAD 6 3 N/A Introductory Psychology 50 PSYC C1000 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Introductory Sociology 50 SOC 1 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Natural Sciences 50 N/A 3 Natural Sciences Pre-Calculus 50 MATH 2 3 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning Principles of Accounting 50 N/A 3 N/A Principles of Macro- economics 50 ECON 1B 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Principles of Management 50 BUAD 91 3 N/A Principles of Marketing 50 BUAD 77 3 N/A Principles of Micro- economics 50 ECON 1A 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences and History 50 N/A 0 N/A Spanish Level I 50 N/A 6 N/A Spanish Level II 63 N/A 9 Arts & Humanities Trigonometry 50 N/A 3 3 F06** Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 211 Western Civilization I 50 HIST 2 3 Arts & Humanities or Social/ Behavioral Sciences Western Civilization II 50 HIST 3 3 Social/ Behavioral Sciences * These units count toward eligibility for admission to CSU. The units may not apply towards Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T) or the baccalaureate degree. The units may not all apply toward certification of the corresponding GE- Breadth area. See Executive Orders 1036 and 1100 Revised for details. ** Students seeking certification in GE Breadth prior to transfer must have passed the test before this date. The CLEP-equivalent course at Shasta College course differs from what a CSU system school would award for CSU GE area credit. Check with a counselor for restrictions. For more details, visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. Credit for Prior Learning: Examination/Assessment A student may "challenge" a class by taking an examination and/or assessment. Examinations/Assessments may be taken only once and, if passed, the credit will be posted on the student's permanent academic record. The faculty in each discipline shall determine which courses in their discipline are open for Credit by Exam/Assessment. CPL: Exam/Assessment petitions and the list of course approved for this method of CPL are available online at the CPL website. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. Credit by Examination/Assessment for Articulated High School Courses Credit shall be granted via Credit by Exam/Assessment to high school students who earn a grade of "A" or "B" in the articulated high school courses. Any student who successfully completed a high school course that was articulated under the terms of a previous agreement and that meets a requirement outlined above shall be permitted to apply the credit towards a Shasta College program. Transferability of such credit will be determined by the transfer institution. Units awarded through Articulated High School Courses will not apply toward the 12-unit residence requirement for Shasta College associate degrees. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations Students wishing to receive Shasta College credit must submit official scores from the International Baccalaureate (IB) to the Shasta College Admissions and Records Office. General Education and unit credit will be awarded automatically and posted to the student's transcript. IB Exam Passing Score Cal- GETC Area Shasta College GE Area Min Sem Units Biology HL 5 5B (without lab) Natural Sciences 3 Chemistry HL 5 5A (without lab) Natural Sciences 3 Economics HL 5 4 Social/ Behavioral Sciences 3 Geography HL 5 4 Social/ Behavioral Sciences 3 History (any region) HL 5 3B or 4 Social/ Behavioral Sciences 3 Language A: Literature HL 4 3B Arts & Humanities 3 Language A: Language and Literature HL 4 3B Arts & Humanities 3 Language A: Literature (any language) HL 4 3B Arts & Humanities 3 Language A: Language and Literature (any language) HL 4 3B Arts & Humanities 3 Language B (any language) HL 4 6A N/A 0 Mathematics; Analysis and Approaches HL 4 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 3* Mathematics; Applications and Interpretations HL 4 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 3* Physics HL 5 5A Natural Sciences 3 Psychology HL 5 4 Social/ Behavioral Sciences 3 Theatre HL 4 3A Arts & Humanities 3 Credit will be applied to Shasta College program requirements. Grades and grade points will not be assigned to IB units. General education credit and units will be posted to the student's transcript using the non-evaluative mark of "CR" (Credit Received). *Transferability of credit will be determined by the transfer institution. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE/TRAINING Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning may receive credit for their Military service/training. Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using Joint Service Transcripts shall receive credit as approved by the appropriate discipline faculty of the college using recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide. Proof of Military service/training may include: A Joint Services Transcript (JST) or a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript or equivalent for those who have separated or retired from Military Service. Grades and grade points will not be assigned to Military CPL units. Equivalent coursework and/or general education credit will be posted to the student's transcript using the non-evaluative mark of "CR" (Credit Received). It is recommended that all new Veterans to Shasta College contact Veterans Services at (530) 242-7597. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. See Administrative Procedure 4235 for more information. CREDIT FOR INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using industry- recognized credential(s) may receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department faculty coordinator or faculty designee. Grades and grade points will not be assigned to Industry Recognized Credential CPL units. Equivalent coursework and/or general education credit will be posted to the student's transcript using the non-evaluative mark of "CR" (Credit Received). For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. STUDENT-CREATED PORTFOLIO Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using a student- created portfolio may receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department faculty coordinator or faculty designee. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE A student having experience related to the program in which they are enrolled may be granted Work Experience Education credit. The credit is applicable only for an associate degree at Shasta College. Students applying for Work Experience credit should complete and submit a Credit for Prior Learning: Exam/Assessment petition. For more details visit www.shastacollege.edu/CPL. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards 212 See Administrative Procedure 4235 for more information. Independent Study Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given field of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do independent study in a specific subject area in which the student has exhausted the regular curricular offerings provided that: 99 - Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has a declared major or already possesses a degree and has completed a minimum of 12 transfer units at Shasta College. 199 - Non-Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has completed a minimum of 12 units at Shasta College Independent study can be taken for 0.5-3 units. The total hours required are as follows: 0.5 units = 27 hours; 1.0 unit = 54 hours; 1.5 units = 81 hours; 2.0 units = 108 hours; 2.5 units = 135 hours; and 3.0 units = 162 hours. *Note: Any combination of these courses may be repeated three times (total of four enrollments) or a maximum of six independent study units. Forms and additional information are available from the Office of Instruction. See Administrative Procedure AP 4101 for more information. Work Experience Education Students who are interested in combining practical work experience with classroom instruction may enroll in a Work Experience Education class. Work Experience Education classes (the complete list of courses provided below) are open entry. This means that the student may enroll throughout the semester, but must complete all work by the end of the semester (per agreement with the instructor). One unit of Work Experience Education credit is granted for every 54 hours of on- the-job activity. It is imperative for the student to determine how many units they should sign up for. This should be worked out with the instructor in the initial orientation meeting and discussed with an academic counselor. If the student is unable to verify enough work hours to meet the units for which they are enrolled, the student will receive an "F" in the course. For example, if a student enrolls in a three (3)-unit Work Experience Education class and fails to verify 162 hours of on-the-job activity by the deadline established by the instructor, the student will receive an "F" in the class. The student has the same withdrawal and add/drop options as for any other course. The following courses are listed in the catalog under the appropriate disciplines as Work Experience Education classes. For details, look under the specific prefixes. The classes, units, instructors, and times of the initial orientation meetings for each semester are listed in the current schedule of classes. Not all Work Experience Education classes are offered every semester. Work Experience Education Classes: ADJU 94, AG 94, AGEH 94, AGNR 94, AUTO 94, BSOT 94, BUAD 94, CIS 94, CONS 94, CULA 94, DIES 94, ECE 94, EDUC 94, ENGR 94, FIRS 94, GEOG 94, HEOC 94, HOSP 94, HUSV 94, INDE 94, PEAT 94, PSYC 94, SOC 94, WELD 94, WTT 94. Please note that it is up to the instructor in the specific discipline to determine if the student's proposed work assignments are related to the student's major. If a proposed work assignment is not discipline/major related, credit will not be granted. FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which may include Work Experience Education units. See Administrative Procedure 4103 for more information. Pass/No Pass Courses Administrative Procedure 4232 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 11/13/2019 Reference: Title 5, Section 55022 Shasta College shall offer Pass/No Pass (P/NP) courses. Pass/No Pass (P/NP) classes must be so designated in the College Catalog and schedule of classes. The Catalog and schedule must specify into which Pass/No Pass category each course falls. The two categories are: 1) Courses which are designated as only Pass/No Pass; and 2) A student may elect a Pass/No Pass option until the last day of instruction, as established and published by the District. Students who elect to take a course for Pass/No Pass shall not receive a grade for that course and will receive a "P" for credit or a "NP" for no credit which shall appear on their official transcript of record. The student is held responsible for all assignments and examinations required in the course. The standards of evaluation are identical for all students in the course. A pass grade is granted for performance that is equivalent to the letter grade of "C" or better. A student who fails to perform satisfactorily will be assigned a no pass grade. Courses taken for a Pass/No Pass grade are subject to the course repetition conditions described in AP 4225. Students who are awarded credit (P) in a course shall receive both course credit and the full unit credit for the course. In computing a student's grade-point average, grades of Pass/No Pass are omitted. All units of credit earned on a Pass-no Pass basis in accredited California institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of this college's curriculum requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the Pass/No Pass policy in force at the college or university campus to which they hope to transfer and to comply with that policy. See Administrative Procedure 4232 for more information. Repetition of a Course Repetition of a college course is restricted and shall occur only under the following conditions: For purposes of this policy, an evaluative grade is defined as a grade of A, B, C, D, F, P, NC, NP, or FW. Repetition of a college course is generally restricted to two repetitions for a total of three enrollments and shall occur under the following conditions: (a) Students receiving a D, F, FW, W, NC, or NP grade in a course may repeat the course twice without petition. When a course is repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned shall be the grade used in the computation of the student's grade point average. (b) In order to repeat a course one time in which an A, B, C or P grade was earned, the student must petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for permission prior to enrolling in the course. When a course is repeated under this condition, the grade awarded shall not be calculated in the student's grade point average. However, the new grade may be considered by a specific program for admission to that program. (c) In order to repeat a course a third time (for a total of four enrollments) in which a D, F, FW, W, NC, or NP grade was earned, the student must petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for permission prior to enrolling in the course. When a course is repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned shall be the grade used in the computation of the student's grade point average. When course repetition occurs, the student's permanent academic record shall clearly indicate any courses repeated using an Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 213 appropriate symbol and be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history. When there has been a significant lapse of time, defined as no less than 36 months, since a student obtained a satisfactory grade in a course, the student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee to repeat the course. When a course is repeated due to a significant lapse of time, the District may disregard the previous grade and credit when computing a student's grade point average. See Administrative Procedures 4225, 4228, and 4229 for more information. Academic Notice For the purposes of Board Policy, the phrases "units attempted," "all units," or "all units attempted," mean all units of credit for which the student was enrolled at Shasta College regardless of whether the student completed the course or received any credit or grade. This specifically includes all "credit," "no credit," "I," and "W" grades. The word "semester" shall refer to the Fall and Spring terms. The condensed summer session is not considered a "semester." STANDARDS FOR NOTICE � Academic Notice* Level 1: an academic standing assigned to a student after they have attempted at least 12 units at Shasta College and have earned below a 2.0 cumulative GPA. A student can also be on academic notice if the percentage of Withdrawal ("W"), Incomplete ("I"), and/or Not Passed ("NP") grades reach 50% or more of their attempted units ("progress"). Students at Level 1 are strongly recommended to meet with their Counselor and/or complete the Academic Notice Workshop. � Academic Notice* Level 2: an academic standing assigned to a student who was already placed on Academic Notice Level 1 in the previous semester, and their Shasta College cumulative GPA continues to remain below the minimum 2.0 required, and/or their cumulative W, I, and/or NP grades continue at 50% or more of their attempted units ("progress"). At Academic Notice Level 2, students lose their eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and their priority registration, and a hold is placed on their registration until they meet with a Counselor or complete the Academic Notice Workshop. *Exception: foster and former foster youth do not lose their CCPG nor priority registration priority. NOTIFICATION Students placed on academic notice level 1 or 2 shall be notified of their status no later than 20 working days after the start of the next successive semester. The letter notifying the student of notice will cover, at a minimum, the significance of being on notice and description of the services available. Students will lose priority registration if they earn a GPA below 2.0 for two or more consecutive semesters completed or if they complete less than 50% of the classes attempted for two or more consecutive semesters. Students on academic notice will be limited to registering for 14 units for the upcoming term; a discussion with a Counselor may result in clearing this restriction. GOOD STANDING A student on Academic Notice will be on/returned to Good Standing after they have attempted at least 12 units at Shasta College and have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA ("academic"), and the percentage of Withdrawal ("W"), Incomplete ("I"), and/or Not Passed ("NP") grades is below 50% their attempted units ("progress"). EXTENSION OF NOTICE a. A student on academic notice who earns a grade point average of 2.0 or better for the semester, but whose cumulative grade point average still results in academic notice, shall have their notice extended an additional semester prior to academic pause. b. A student on academic notice who completes more than 50% of all units attempted for the semester, but whose cumulative record still results in progress notice, shall have their notice extended an additional semester prior to academic pause. See Board Policy/Administrative Procedure 4250 (Academic Notice (formerly Probation) and Administrative Procedure 4255 (Academic Pause (formerly Dismissal) for more information. Standards for Academic Pause For purposes of this section, semesters shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student's enrollment (for example, a fall semester followed by a fall semester shall be considered consecutive if the student was not enrolled in the spring semester of that academic year). A student who is on academic notice shall be academically paused if the student earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted and graded in each of three consecutive semesters, including the semester that placed the student on notice (which were graded on the basis of the grading scale described in Administrative Procedure 4230). A student who has been placed on academic notice shall be academically paused if the percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of "W", "I", and "NC" (as defined in Administrative Procedure 4230) are recorded in at least three consecutive semesters reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%) in accordance with Administrative Procedure 4230. NOTIFICATION OF ACADEMIC PAUSE The Admissions and Records Office shall make every reasonable effort to notify a student of academic pause from Shasta College due to continued academic notice as soon as that information is available following the completion of the semester. Academic pause does not apply to summer school. RESTART A student who has been academically paused from Shasta College must meet with a counselor and discuss their restart plans with a Counselor. A paused student may be restarted after an absence of one or more fall or spring semesters. A student who was paused must earn satisfactory grades (a grade point average of 2.0 or better) and must complete more than 50% of all units attempted during the semester of restart. A student who does not meet the required GPA or percentage of units will be paused again. See Administrative Procedure 4255 (Academic Dismissal and Readmission) for more information. Withdrawing From a Class with a "W" Grade Students may withdraw from a class after the official "drop" date and up through the last day of the fourteenth week (for full-term classes) or 75% of the term, whichever is less. A student may drop a class and have no notation appear on their transcripts through the census date of each class. After the census date of each class and up to 75% of the term, a student may withdraw from a class. The notation "W" will appear on the student's transcript and will not be used in the calculation of a grade point average. Excessive "W"s shall, however, be used as factors in academic notice and academic pause procedures. An instructor may also drop a student during the first 75% of the class for non-participation; such a drop will result in a student receiving a "W." IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS(ES). Students can drop a class in person at Admissions and Records or Extended Education sites, or online through MyShasta. Students who have not dropped or withdrawn from a class before the end of the fourteenth week (for full-term classes) or 75% of the term will be assigned a course grade. After this date, students may file a Late Drop Petition due to extenuating circumstances. See Administrative Procedure 5075 for more information. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Chapter 5: Grading and Academic Standards 214 Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities Academic Freedom Board Policy 4030 Approved by the Board of Trustees 06/07/2023 Reference: Title 5, Section 51023; ACCJC Accreditation Eligibility Requirements 13 and 20: American Association of University Professors (AAUP) 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure; and the American Council on Education (ACE) Statement on Academic Rights and Responsibilities (2005) Shasta College recognizes the free pursuit of knowledge and the free exchange of ideas as core tenets of academic freedom. Academic freedom ensures institutions of higher education are functioning for the common good and are constructed on a foundation of genuine trust. It represents an understanding of mutual respect in valuing how faculty and students engage in conversations and learning. The Board of Trustees and District administration will foster an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, civility, and an atmosphere in which intellectual freedom exists and is protected for all constituencies, including faculty and students. Academic freedom must always be accompanied by academic responsibility. This responsibility emphasizes the obligation to examine, test, and interpret all knowledge appropriate to a discipline or major area of study, to avoid bias on controversial topics, and to present conclusions and interpretations supported by evidence with consideration for the impact on students and colleagues. Employees and students should at all times strive for accuracy and engage in respectful discourse, especially when opinions differ. All constituencies must be mindful of the district's policies on ethical conduct (BP 2715, AP 3050, BP 5500, BP 7231, BP 7255, and BP/AP 7900), commitment to diversity (BP/AP 7100), non-discrimination (BP/AP 3410), and equal opportunity (BP/AP 3420). To promote and support the intellectual, socioeconomic, and socioemotional growth of students, all faculty require the assurances and protections academic freedom affords. Academic decisions should be based solely on intellectual standards that are relevant to the subject matter under consideration and consistent with the District's mission and core values. Neither students nor faculty shall be disadvantaged or evaluated on the basis of their views and perspectives. The District will defend and support any faculty member who, while maintaining the high standards of the profession, finds their academic freedom attacked or curtailed. In the workplace, both virtual and in person, faculty are expected to present data and information fairly and objectively, to ensure students have access to varying points of view, and to acknowledge and defend the free inquiry of students in the exchange of criticism and ideas. Academic freedom gives students the right to express and to defend their views, to question, and to differ with the views of their instructors or the District without penalty. Academic freedom gives faculty the right to distinguish between personal conviction and professionally accepted views in a discipline and to interpret their fields and communicate conclusions without interference or penalty. Outside the workplace, faculty have the right to research, present, and publish without interference or sanction, subject to the adequate performance of their other academic duties. Research for financial gain shall be based upon an understanding with the District as outlined in BP/AP 3715 - Intellectual Property. When faculty speak or write as citizens, authorities of their discipline, and community representatives of Shasta College, they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but this freedom carries with it a responsibility to at all times be accurate, exercise appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinions of others, and make every effort to indicate they are not speaking on behalf of the institution. Academic Honesty Academic dishonesty is the willful and intentional fraud or deception for the purpose of improving a grade or obtaining course credit and includes all student behavior intended to gain or provide unearned academic advantage through fraudulent and/or deceptive means such as plagiarism or cheating. The student has the full responsibility for the content and integrity of all academic work submitted. Ignorance of a rule does not constitute a basis for waiving the rule or the consequences of that rule. Students unclear about a specific situation should ask their instructors, who will explain what is and is not acceptable in their classes. Violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Specific examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to: Taking Information a. Copying graded homework assignments from another student. b. Working together on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the instructor. c. Looking at another student's paper during an examination. d. Looking at text or notes during an examination when not specifically permitted by the instructor. e. Accessing another student's computer and using their data as one's own. Providing Information a. Giving one's work to another to be copied or used in an oral presentation. b. Giving answers to another student during an examination. c. After taking an examination, informing a student enrolled in a later course section of questions that appear on the examination. d. Providing a term paper to another student. e. Taking an examination, writing a paper, or creating computer data or artistic work for another. Plagiarism a. Failing to give credit for ideas, statement of facts, or conclusions derived by another author. Failure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be a paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof. b. Submitting a paper acquired from a "research" or term paper service. c. Copying another person's assignment and handing it in as one's own. d. Giving a speech or oral presentation written by another and claiming it as one's own work. e. Claiming credit for artistic work done by someone else, such as a music composition, photos, a painting, drawing, sculpture, or design. f. Presenting another's computer data as one's own. Other Academic Dishonesty a. Planning with one or more fellow students to commit any form of academic dishonesty together. b. Having another student take one's examination or do one's computer data or lab experiment. c. Lying to an instructor to increase a grade. d. Submitting papers or speeches that are substantially the same for credit in two different courses without prior approval of the instructors involved. e. Altering a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading unless specifically allowed by the instructor. f. Removing tests from the classroom without the approval of the instructor, or stealing tests. g. Copying computer software from a floppy disk or a hard drive unless specifically allowed by the instructor. See Administrative Procedure 5500 for more information. Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 215 Academic Renewal Administrative Procedure 4240 Board Policy Review Subcommittee Reviewed [Confirmed] 02/19/19 Reference: Title 5 Section 55046 In accordance with Title 5, Section 55046 the following policy regarding Academic Renewal permits removing "D" and "F" grades from grade point calculation when the student's previous academic performance is not reflective of the student's recent performance. Students may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee to have their academic record reviewed for Academic Renewal of substandard academic performance under the following conditions. Petition forms are available in the Admissions and Records office. 1. The maximum amount of course work that may be academically renewed is 30 semester units of D and F grades, within two consecutive academic years. 2. A minimum of two years must have elapsed since the coursework to be renewed was completed. 3. To apply for Academic Renewal, the student must have completed either 15 semester units with at least a 2.5 grade point average (G.P.A.) or 24 semester units with a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 since the course(s) to be renewed. 4. Courses which have been excluded by Academic Renewal may not be used in the fulfillment of requirements for a degree or certificate at Shasta College. Courses which were used in the past to fulfill the requirements of a degree or certificate already granted by any institution may not be excluded by Academic Renewal. 5. Units that have been excluded by Academic Renewal cannot be reinstated. 6. Courses which have been excluded by Academic Renewal may not be used to fulfill prerequisites. 7. The student's permanent record will be annotated in such a way that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete academic history. However, the grades will no longer be included in the computation of the student's G.P.A. Academic renewal procedures may not conflict with the District's obligation to retain and destroy records or with the instructor's ability to determine a student's final grade. Academic renewal actions are irreversible. See Administrative Procedure 4240 for more information. Attendance Policy Attendance policies at Shasta College are based on the belief that students can profit from college only if they attend regularly and are adequately prepared for their classes. Students are expected to attend all classes. A student who fails to attend the first class meeting of a course without notifying the instructor may be dropped from the class. In addition, an instructor may drop a student for excessive absences/lack of participation. IT IS ALWAYS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS. Students who fail to file the necessary withdrawal forms, even though they stop attending class, or fail to pay registration fees, will be assigned a course grade. Catalog Rights Shasta College issues a new catalog each academic year and programs, courses, and requirements may change from one catalog to the next. "Catalog rights" refers to the set of requirements established in a single academic year's catalog that a student must satisfy in order to qualify for a degree or certificate. A student may satisfy the graduation requirements by completing the general education and degree or certificate requirements in effect during any catalog year of the student's continuous attendance, starting with the term (fall, spring, or summer) the student began coursework at Shasta College as a regularly admitted student (post-high school). For purposes of catalog rights, continuous attendance means enrollment and completion by receiving a grade of (A, B, C, D, F, I, IP, W, FW, EW, P, NP) in a minimum of one course in at least one term (fall, spring, or summer) per academic year. Absence due to attendance at another Institutionally accredited institution of higher learning shall not be considered an interruption in attendance, if the absence does not exceed two years. Documented military or medical leave will not be considered an interruption of enrollment. General Education: A course may only count for GE credit within an area if taken during a year in which it was approved for a CSU GE, IGETC, Cal-GETC, or Local GE pattern (per Title 5-GE requirements), regardless of Shasta College Catalog rights. Shasta College may authorize or request a substitution for deactivated courses. Changes to Major/Program of Study requirements: If a student changes their major, the college may require the student to complete the major requirements in effect at the time of the change. Examples include majors which are professionally accredited or those that have undergone significant curricular changes (e.g. Health Sciences, Computer Information Systems). In this situation, a student would be allowed to fulfill major requirements from one catalog year and general education requirements from a different catalog year, if they choose. Students who have been academically disqualified may lose previously established catalog rights. Catalog rights do not apply to entrance requirements for programs (e.g., Nursing). Some programs require students to complete specific courses within an established time frame. In such cases, recency requirements supersede catalog rights. Catalog rights apply only to Shasta College graduation and program requirements. If other institutions change or have different requirements for entrance, graduation, satisfaction of general education patterns, or in other ways, it may be necessary for the student to meet the new requirements upon transfer, even if continuous enrollment has been maintained. Reference: Title 5, Section 40401 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program Board Policy 3550 Approved by the Board of Trustees 02/14/2024 Reference: Education Code Section 67384; Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, 20 USC Section 1011i; 34 CFR Parts 86.1 et seq.; Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; 41 USC Section 8103 Students, employees, and all other persons are prohibited from unlawfully possessing, using, or distributing illicit drugs and alcohol while on any District property. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action (consistent with local, state, or federal law), which may include referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal. Drug and alcohol use can have a wide range of direct short-term and long-term negative impacts on users and indirect negative impacts on people around them. Short-term impacts may include unhealthy changes in appetite, alertness, heart rate, blood pressure, and mood stability, leading to outcomes such as heart attack, stroke, psychosis, overdose, and death. Long-term impacts may include development of heart disease, lung disease, cancer, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and many other conditions. Indirect impacts on others may include unhealthy nutrition, loss of sleep, mood instability, and increased risks of trauma, violence, injury, and communicable diseases. Drug and alcohol abuse has been linked with negative outcomes in education, employment, housing, relationships, and criminal justice involvement (visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for more information). The Superintendent/President shall assure that the District distributes annually to each student and employee the information required by 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 216 the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and complies with other requirements of the Act. The information shall outline the personal consequences and health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol and be made available publicly via the Human Resources webpage. The District shall provide educational and preventive information about opioid overdose and the use and location of opioid overdose reversal medication to students at all campuses. The Superintending/President shall establish administrative procedures to assure that each campus health center applies to distribute dosages of a federally approved opioid overdose reversal medication and participates in the Naloxone Distribution Project through the State Department of Health Care Services. See Administrative Procedure 3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program Administrative Procedure 3550 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 02/14/24 Reference: Education Code Section 67384; Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, 20 USC Section 1145g; 34 CFR Section 86.1 et seq.; Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; 41 USC Section 702 The District is committed to providing its employees and students with a drug free workplace and campus environment, emphasizing prevention and intervention through education. On an annual basis, the District distributes the information required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 to each student and employee and complies with other requirements of the Act. The Drug-Free Campus Program brochure contains information about local services and programs and contact information for community resources for those impacted by alcohol or substance abuse. The brochure outlines the personal consequences and health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. A copy of the brochure can be obtained via the Human Resources webpage. Prohibition of Drugs The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcohol or any controlled substance is prohibited on District property, during District-sponsored field trips, activities or workshops, and in any facility or vehicle operated by the District. Violation of this prohibition will result in appropriate action, up to and including termination of employment, expulsion, and referral for prosecution, or, as permitted by law, may require satisfactory participation in an alcohol or drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. As a condition of employment, employees must notify the District within five (5) calendar days of any conviction for violating a criminal drug statute while in the workplace. The District is required to inform any agencies that require this drug-free policy within ten (10) business days after receiving notice of a workplace drug conviction. Opioid Overdose The District shall provide, as part of established campus orientations, educational and preventive information provided by the State Department of Public Health about opioid overdose and the use and location of opioid overdose reversal medication to students at all campuses. Each campus health center shall apply to distribute dosages of a federally approved opioid overdose reversal medication and participate in the Naloxone Distribution Project administered by the State Department of Health Care Services. Equal Opportunity Shasta College employs policies and procedures to strengthen and guarantee the premise of equal opportunity for all. Specifically, the College: 1. Practices nondiscrimination in academic programs, employment, promotion, transfer, and assignment on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 2. Reviews its policies and procedures to preclude the possibility of unintentional discrimination based on the protected statuses listed above. 3. Maintains the policy that unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section, or class (the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid) whenever offered shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Div. 2, Part IV, Title 5, of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with Section 51820. Extenuating Circumstances (Withdrawal) Students who must withdraw from a course or courses after the fourteenth week of class (75% of the term for classes less than a full term) because of extenuating circumstances, verifiable cases of accidents/illnesses, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student, may petition for authorized withdrawals from their classes. Petitions are available on the Admissions and Records "Forms for Students" webpage. Records Retention and Destruction Administrative Procedure 3310 Approved by the Board of Trustees 06/07/2023 Reference: Title 5, Section 59020 et seq., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 16, 26, 33, 34, 37, and 45. "Records" means all records, maps, books, papers, data processing output, and documents of the District required by Title 5 to be retained, including but not limited to records created originally by computer and "electronically stored information: ("ESI"), as that term is defined by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Superintendent/President, or their designee, shall supervise the classification and destruction of records and ESI. The District must preserve ESI and ESI that is relevant to actual or potential litigation pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The District shall comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and produce relevant ESI in the form in which it is ordinarily maintained or readily useable. An annual report shall be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the classification and destruction of records and ESI. Records shall be classified as required by Title 5 and other applicable statutes, Federal and State regulations. Records shall annually be reviewed to determine whether they should be classified as Class 1 � Permanent, Class 2 � Optional, or Class 3 � Disposable (as defined in Title 5). Class 3 � disposable records shall be maintained for the period required by applicable law or regulation, but in any event shall be retained for at least three Academic years after the year in which they were originally created. Destruction is by any method that assures the record is permanently destroyed, e.g. shredding, burning, and pulping. Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus Board Policy 3540 Approved by the Board of Trustees 12/16/2020 Reference: Education Code Sections 67382, 67385 and 67386; 20 U.S. Code Section 1092(f); and 34 code of Federal Regulations Section 668.46(b) (11) Any sexual assault or physical abuse, including, but not limited to rape as defined by California law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public that occurs on District property, is a Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 217 violation of District policies and procedures, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures and employee or student discipline procedures consistent with state and federal law. Students, faculty, and staff who may be victims of sexual and other assaults shall be treated with dignity and provided comprehensive assistance. The Superintendent/President shall establish administrative procedures that ensure that students, faculty, and staff who are victims of sexual and other assaults receive appropriate information and treatment, and that educational information about preventing sexual violence is provided and publicized as required by law. The procedures for sexual assaults shall meet the criteria contained in Education Code 67385, 67385.7, and 67386, and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 668.46. See Administrative Procedure 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus and in Campus Programs Administrative Procedure 3540 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 02/14/2024 Reference: Education Code Sections 67385, 67385.7, and 67386; 20 U.S. Code Section 1092(f); 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 668.46(b) (11) Any sexual assault or physical abuse, including, but not limited to, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined by California law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, occurring on District property, in connection with all the academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the District, whether those programs take place in the District's facilities or at another location, or on an off-campus site or facility maintained by the District, or on grounds or facilities maintained by a student organization, is a violation of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures and employee or student discipline procedures. (See also AP 3433 � Prohibition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX, AP 3434 � Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX, and AP 5500 � Standards of Conduct). "Sexual assault," "dating violence," "domestic violence," and "stalking" are defined in Administrative Procedure 3434 � Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX. It is the responsibility of each person involved in sexual activity to ensure that they have 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. "Affirmative consent" means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. These written procedures and protocols are designed to ensure victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking receive treatment and information. (For physical assaults/violence, see also AP 3500, 3510, and 3515). All students, faculty members or staff members who allege they are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking on District property shall be provided with information regarding options and assistance available to them. Information shall be available from the Campus Safety Department, which shall maintain the identity and other information about alleged sexual assault victims as confidential unless and until the Chief of Campus Safety is authorized to release such information. The Chief of Campus Safety shall provide all alleged victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking with the following: � A copy of the District's policy and procedure regarding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking; � A list of personnel on campus who should be notified and procedures for such notification, if the alleged victim consents (the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services and the Health and Wellness nurse and counselor); � Information about the importance of preserving evidence and the identification and location of witnesses; � A description of available services, and the persons on campus available to provide those services if requested. Services and those responsible for provided or arranging them include: o Chief of Campus Safety or designee who works in partnership with local victim and witness advocacy organizations, and the Shasta College Health and Wellness Office o transportation to a hospital, if necessary; o counseling available through the Shasta College Health and Wellness Office, or referral to a counseling center; o notice to the jurisdictional law enforcement agency, if desired; o assisted by campus authorities in notifying law enforcement authorities if the victim so chooses; o a list of other available campus resources or appropriate off- campus resources (refer to the Campus Safety webpage for a list of resources). � A description of each of the following options: o counselors and support services for victims; o criminal prosecution; o civil prosecution (i.e., lawsuit); o District disciplinary procedures, both student and employee; o modification of class schedules; o tutoring, if necessary; o Alternative dispute resolution or other accountability processes; o Alternative housing assignments; o Academic assistance alternatives. The Chief of Campus Safety should be available to provide assistance to Campus Safety Officers regarding how to respond appropriately to reports of sexual violence. The District will investigate all complaints alleging sexual assault under the procedures for sexual harassment investigations described in AP 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX, regardless of whether a complaint is filed with local law enforcement. The District will use the preponderance of evidence standard (more likely than not that a violation of policy occurred) in evaluating the conclusion of the complaint. All alleged victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on District property shall be kept informed, through the Campus Safety Department and the Human Resources office of any ongoing investigation. Information shall include the status of any student or employee disciplinary proceedings or appeal; alleged victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking are required to maintain any such information in confidence, unless the alleged assailant has waived rights to confidentiality consistent with state and federal law. A Complainant or witness who participates in an investigation of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking will not be subject to disciplinary sanctions for a violation of the District's student conduct policy at or near the time of the incident, unless the District determines that the violation was egregious, including but not limited to, an action that places the health or safety of any other person at risk or involves plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty. In the evaluation of complaints in any disciplinary process, it shall not be a valid excuse to alleged lack of affirmative consent that the accused believed that the Complainant consented to the sexual activity under either of the following circumstances: � The accused's belief in affirmative consent arose from the intoxication or recklessness of the accused. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 218 � The accused did not take reasonable steps, in the circumstances known to the accused at the time, to ascertain whether the complainant affirmatively consented. In the evaluation of complaints in the disciplinary process, it shall not be a valid excuse that the accused believed that the complainant affirmatively consented to the sexual activity if the accused knew or reasonably should have known that the complainant was unable to consent to the sexual activity under any of the following circumstances: � The Complainant was asleep or unconscious. � The Complainant was incapacitated due to the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication, so that the complainant could not understand the fact, nature, or extent of the sexual activity. � The Complainant was unable to communicate due to a mental or physical condition. The District shall maintain the identity of any alleged victim, witness, or third-party reporter of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on District property, as defined above, in confidence, consistent with state and federal law, unless the alleged victim, witness, or third-party reporter specifically waives that right to confidentiality. All inquiries from reporters or other media representatives about alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assaults, or stalking on District property shall be referred to the District's Superintendent/President or designee, which shall work with the Campus Safety Department to assure that all confidentiality rights are maintained consistent with state and federal law. Additionally, the Annual Security Report will include a statement regarding the District's programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and procedures that should be followed after a sex offense occurs. The statement must include the following: � A description of educational programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, other forcible and non- forcible sex offenses, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; � Procedures to follow if a domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense, or stalking occurs, including who should be contacted, the importance of preserving evidence to prove a criminal offense, and to whom the alleged offense should be reported; � Information on a student's right to notify appropriate law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police, and a statement that campus personnel will assist the student in notifying these authorities, if the student so request , and the right to decline to notify these authorities; � Information for students about existing on- and off-campus counseling, mental health, or other student services for victims. � Notice to students that the campus will change a victim's academic living, transportation and/or working situations after an alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense, or stalking and of the options for those changes, if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available; � Procedures for campus disciplinary action in cases of an alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense, or stalking including a clear statement that: o Such proceedings shall provide a prompt, fair, and impartial resolution; o Such proceedings shall be conducted by officials who receive annual training on the issues related to domestic violence dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability; o The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding; and o Both the accuser and the accused must be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding resulting from an alleged sex offense. Compliance with this paragraph does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. For the purposes of this paragraph, the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means the final determination with respect to the alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sex offense, or stalking and any sanction that is imposed against the accused. � Procedures for response to stranger and non-stranger violence. � A description of the sanctions the campus may impose following a final determination by a campus disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non- forcible sex offenses, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselors Sexual assault and domestic violence counselors shall be independent from the Title IX office, and shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications defined in Sections 1035.2 and 1037.1 of the Evidence Code, respectively. Services provided by sexual assault and domestic violence counselors, including, but not limited to, securing alternative housing assignments and academic assistance alternatives, shall not be contingent on a victim's decision to report to the Title IX office or law enforcement. A sexual assault or domestic violence counselor shall obtain specific permission from the victim before disclosing the identity of the victim, or any information that could reasonably be expected to reveal the identity of the victim, to the university or any other authority, including law enforcement, unless otherwise required to do so by applicable state or federal law. Education and Prevention Information The Chief of Campus Safety shall: � Provide, as part of each campus' established on-campus orientation program, education and prevention information about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The information shall be developed in collaboration with campus-based and community-based victim advocacy organizations, and shall include the District's sexual assault policy and prevention strategies including empowerment programming for victim prevention, awareness raising campaigns, primary prevention, bystander intervention, and risk reduction. � The outreach programming included as part of an incoming student's orientation must include, at a minimum, all of the following: o The warning signs of intimate partner and dating violence o Campus policies and resources relating to intimate partner and dating violence o Off-campus resources and centers relating to intimate partner and dating violence o A focus on prevention and bystander intervention training as it relates to intimate partner and dating violence. � Post sexual violence prevention and education information on the Campus Safety Department webpage regarding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Smoking and Tobacco Use Restrictions 1. No use of tobacco products is permitted within any college owned and/or leased facility. 2. No use of tobacco products is permitted on the grounds of any college-operated athletic field or facility. 3. No use of tobacco products is permitted in college-owned vehicles. 4. The sale of tobacco products on all college-owned and/or leased property is prohibited. See Board Policy 3570 and Administrative Procedure 3570 for more information. Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 219 Speech: Time, Place and Manner Board Policy 3900 Approved by the Board of Trustees 07/10/2019 Reference: Education Code Sections 66301 and 76120 Students, employees, and members of the public shall be free to exercise their rights of free expression, subject to the requirements of this policy. District property is a non-public forum, except for those areas that are designated as public forums available for the exercise of expression by students, employees, and members of the public. The Superintendent/President shall enact such administrative procedures as are necessary to reasonably regulate the time, place and manner of the exercise of free expression in the designated public forums. The administrative procedures promulgated by the Superintendent/President shall not prohibit the right of students to exercise free expression, including but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards, the distribution of printed materials or petitions, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia. Speech shall be prohibited that is defamatory, obscene according to current legal standards, or which so incites others as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on District property or the violation of District policies or procedures, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the regulation of hate violence directed at students in a manner that denies their full participation in the educational process (Education Code Section 66301(e)), so long as the regulation conforms to the requirements of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and of Section 2 of Article 1 of the California Constitution. Students may be disciplined for harassment, threats, or intimidation, unless such speech is constitutionally protected. See Administrative Procedure 3900 Standards of Conduct Board Policy 5500 Approved by the Board of Trustees 12/13/2023 Reference: Education Code Sections 66300, 66301, and 76120; ACCJC Accreditation Standard I.C.8 and 10 The Superintendent/President shall establish procedures for the imposition of discipline on students in accordance with the requirements for due process of the federal and state law and regulations. The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to discipline, and shall identify potential disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student. The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from the Superintendent/President for expulsion. The Board shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless the student requests that the matter be considered in a public meeting. Final action by the Board on the expulsion shall be taken at a public meeting. The procedures shall be made widely available to students through the college catalog and other means. Code of Conduct Students and visitors at any District facility, or event and in any District- provided service or affiliated official capacity are expected to obey all California State laws and all Federal laws which pertain to behavior on a college campus. The following regulations represent reasonable standards of conduct for students and visitors, and shall be followed at all times while on District property or attending District affiliated activities. The following conduct shall constitute good cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student, except for conduct that constitutes sexual harassment under Title IX, which shall be addressed under BP 3433 � Prohibition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX: � Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. � Possession, sale or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife, explosives, chemicals, or other dangerous object, including but not limited to any facsimile firearm, knife, or explosive, unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the student has obtained written permission to possess the item from a District employee, which is concurred in writing by the Superintendent/President. � Unlawful possession, use, sale, offer to sell, or furnishing, or being under the influence of, any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind; or unlawful possession of, or offering, arranging or negotiating the sale of any drug paraphernalia, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 11014.5. � Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion. � Causing or attempting to cause damage to District property or to private property on campus. � Stealing or attempting to steal District property or private property on campus, or knowingly receiving stolen District property or private property on campus. � Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regulation of the college or the District. � Committing sexual harassment as defined by law or by District policies and procedures. � Engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. � Engaging in intimidating conduct or bullying against another student through words or actions, including direct physical contact; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; social isolation or manipulation; and cyberbullying, or coercion and/or conduct which threatens or endangers the health and safety of any person. � Willful misconduct which results in injury or death to a student or to college personnel or which results in cutting, defacing, or other injury to any real or personal property owned by the District or on campus. � Disruptive behavior, willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent defiance of the authority of, or persistent abuse of, college personnel. � Cheating, plagiarism (including plagiarism in a student publication), or engaging in other academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is the willful and intentional fraud and deception for the purpose of improving a grade or obtaining course credit, and includes all student behavior by fraudulent and/or deceptive means. The student has the full responsibility for the content and integrity of all academic work submitted. � Dishonesty, forgery, alteration or misuse of college documents, records, or identification; or knowingly furnishing false information to any Shasta College official. Tampering with the election of any Shasta College recognized student organization. � Unauthorized entry upon or use of college facilities. � Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct on District-owned or controlled property or at District-sponsored or supervised functions. � Engaging in expression which is obscene; libelous, or slanderous; or which so incites students as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on college premises, or the violation of lawful District administrative procedures, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District. � Persistent, serious misconduct where other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 220 � Hazing, defined as an act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. � Failure to comply with direction of District officials or law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties, and/or failure to identify oneself to one of these persons when requested to do so. � Unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of keys to any District premises or unauthorized entry to or use of District premises. � Violation of published District policies, rules, or regulations. � Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the District and infringes on the rights of other members of the District community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area; intentional obstruction that unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on campus. � Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on District premises or at District sponsored or supervised functions. The use of bicycles, roller blades and skateboards are not permitted in heavy traffic areas or in buildings. � Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent; habitual profanity or vulgarity; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring another person to breach the peace on District premises or at functions sponsored by or participated in by the District. � Theft or other abuse of computer time and network resources, including but not limited to: o Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents, or for any other purpose. o Unauthorized transfer of a file. o Unauthorized use of another individual's identification and password. o Unauthorized use of phone and electronic devices such as radios, etc. o Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or District official. o Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages. o Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operations of the District computing systems. � Abuse of the judicial system, including but not limited to: o Failure to obey the summons of a District official. o Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information before a hearing officer. o Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding. o Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause. o Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of, the judicial system. o Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a judicial body prior to and/or during the course of the judicial proceeding. o Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Standards of Conduct. o Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the judicial system. � Littering. � Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent of the District. � Unauthorized preparation, giving, selling, transfer, distribution, or publication, for any commercial purpose, of any contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation in a classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but not limited to handwritten or typewritten class notes, except as permitted by any District policy or administrative procedure. � Persistent, serious misconduct where other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct. � Sexual assault or sexual exploitation regardless of the victim's affiliation with the district. Students who engage in any of the above are subject to the procedures outlined in Administrative Procedure 5520 � Student Discipline. See Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5500 Student Computer Technology Access This is to communicate what other users, instructors, and the District expect of students when using college computer technology and facilities. Failure to conform to these stipulations may result in disciplinary action. Violations of regulations in the use of computer technology will be addressed in accordance with Shasta College Standards of Conduct (BP 5500) and Student Discipline (AP 5520), available for reference in the College Catalog or by requesting a copy from Student Services. Access to computing resources is a privilege. Use of any Shasta College computer system constitutes agreement to comply with Shasta College Administrative Procedure 3720 for Computer and Network Use. Computer technology and facilities are provided for the purpose of completing academic requirements. The District may access, review, copy and disclose information entered or retained in computer technology and communications resources. 1. Students may use the technology and facilities to: a. Complete course assignments; b. Conduct academic research; c. Communicate with faculty and students. 2. User Responsibilities. User responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a. Using only their own designated ID, passwords/PIN, and accounts, and keeping IDs, passwords/PIN, and account information confidential. It is recommended that users change their passwords/PIN periodically; b. Using software and electronic materials, including shareware, in accordance with copyright, trademark, and licensing agreements and restrictions; c. Accurately identifying and representing themselves in electronic messages, files, and transactions; d. Saving all work on a flash drive or other removable storage media and not on the hard drive unless instructed to do so by their instructor; e. Allowing lab technicians to scan removable media before it is inserted into or otherwise connected to the computer as a precaution to ensure the safety of the computers; f. Asking appropriate Shasta College personnel for assistance if unfamiliar with the system software. 3. Prohibitions. Prohibitions include but are not limited to: a. Circumventing or attempting to circumvent local, network, or remote security measures; b. Unauthorized use of accounts, access codes, passwords, or identification numbers; c. Violating copyrights, trademarks, and/or license agreements; d. Copying software that has not been placed in the public domain and distributed as freeware; inspecting, changing, altering, copying, or distributing proprietary data programs, files, disks, or software without authorization; e. Accessing, using or copying another user's account, ID number, password, electronic files, data, or e-mail without prior authorization; or allowing such use by others; f. Falsely identifying and/or representing oneself in the use of computer technology and communications resources; Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 221 g. Altering or attempting to alter system software; h. Altering or attempting to alter system hardware without Technology Support approval; i. Damaging equipment, data, software, software protection, encryption or restriction on applications and files, including introducing invasive or destructive programs (such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses); j. Modifying or attempting to crash or hack into computer technology or communications resources; k. Accessing or attempting to access restricted portions of any operating system or security software; l. Installing or removing software; m. Using computer technology and/or communications resources for private commercial purposes; n. Using District computer technology and communications resources in any unlawful manner including fraudulent, threatening, libelous, obscene, or harassing communications; procuring, or distributing obscene or pornographic material. See also Administrative Procedure 3723 Student Discipline Administrative Procedure 5520 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 12/14/2022 Reference: Education Code Sections 66017, 66300, 72122, and 76030 et seq.; Penal Code Section 626.4 The purpose of these administrative procedures is to provide a means to address violations of the Standards of Conduct set forth in Board Policy 5500. These administrative procedures will include a prompt, fair, and impartial process meant to address violations of the Standards of Student Conduct, which guarantees to the student or students involved the due process rights guaranteed them by state and federal constitutional protections. This procedure is not intended to substitute for criminal or civil proceedings that may be initiated by other agencies and will be used in a fair and equitable manner, and not for purposes of retaliation. These Administrative Procedures are specifically not intended to infringe in any way on the rights of students to engage in free expression as protected by the state and federal constitutions, and by Education Code Section 76120, and will not be used to punish expression that is protected. For discipline resulting from a sexual harassment complaint under Title IX, the procedure in AP 3434 � Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX, must be used. I. DEFINITIONS: Discipline Officer: Any such official so designated by the Superintendent/President. District: The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District. Day: Any instructional day on the approved Academic Calendar which does not include Summer Session days, weekends, or holidays. Receipt of Notice: A mailed notice is presumed received three (3) calendar days after mailing or earlier if verified by a U.S. Postal Service return receipt signed by the student/individual for whom the notice is intended. A personally delivered notice is presumed received on the date indicated on the delivery acknowledgement signed by the student/individual for whom the notice is intended. Student: Any person enrolled in any program at the District, either full-time or part-time. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Standards of Conduct are considered "students" for the purposes of these procedures. The Standards of Conduct apply to all locations and activities of the District, including online courses and District-sponsored events. Instructor: Any academic employee of the District in whose class a student subject to discipline is enrolled, or counselor who is providing or has provided services to the student, or other academic employee who has responsibility for the student's educational program. Educational Administrator: Any administrator who provides leadership and direction for the operations of the District whose responsibilities include supervision of managers, staff or instructors and the management of the institutional relations among students, faculty and staff. Good Cause: Any offense defined by Education Code section 76033 and such other causes as set forth in the Standards of Conduct. Removal from Class: Exclusion of the student by an instructor for the day of the removal and the next class meeting. This may include blocked access to the class's online components. Reprimand (Written or Verbal): An admonition to the student to cease and desist from conduct determined to violate the Standards of Conduct. Written reprimands may become part of a student's permanent record at the college. A record of the fact that a verbal reprimand has been given may become part of a student's record at the college for a period of up to one year. Short-Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause from one or more classes, school activities, and/or all District facilities for a period of up to and including ten (10) school days. Long-Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause from one or more classes, school activities and/or all District facilities for more than ten (10) school days or from one or more classes for the remainder of the term, or from all classes and activities of the college for one or more semesters. Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student by the Board of Trustees from all courses and activities offered by the District for one or more semesters. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: Withdrawal of consent by the Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by the Superintendent/President for any person to remain on campus in accordance with California Penal Code Sections 626.4 where the Discipline Officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus. Reinstatement: In the case of long-term suspensions, a person/student may be required to meet with the Discipline Officer to evaluate their suitability for enrollment or reenrollment. If the Discipline Officer determines that the person/student is not yet suitable for enrollment or reenrollment, a new sanction of suspension may be imposed. If the person/student does not agree with the sanction of suspension, they may submit a written appeal in accordance with Section VII and VIII of these procedures. II. EXPECTED STUDENT CONDUCT The Standards of Conduct are set forth in BP 5500 and apply to conduct that relates to District activity or District attendance, including conduct that occurs while at District campuses or facilities, or at District-sponsored activities, including before classes begin, after classes end, during the academic year, and during periods between terms of actual enrollment and conduct described in section VI of these procedures. The Standards of Conduct shall apply even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. III. SANCTIONS One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to be in violation of the Standards of Conduct: 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 222 1. Warning: Verbal notice to the student by the Discipline Officer that the student is violating or has violated the District's Standards of Conduct and that a continuation of the specified conduct by the student may lead to further disciplinary action. The warning will be documented by the Discipline Officer and may become part of the student's record for a period of up to one year. 2. Reprimand: A written or verbal admonition to the student by the Discipline Officer to cease and desist from conduct determined to violate the Standards of Conduct. A record that a reprimand has been given shall be documented and may become part of a student's record for a period of up to one year. 3. Disciplinary Probation: A written reprimand by the Discipline Officer for violation of a specific provision of the Standards of Conduct that invokes probation for a designated period of time, which includes the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanctions should the student violate any of the Standards of Conduct during the probationary period. 4. Restitution: Reimbursement by the student for damage(s), injury or misappropriation of District property or to instructional materials/equipment caused by the students' misconduct. Restitution/reimbursement may be one or more of the following: appropriate service, monetary or material replacement. Pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 59410, students who fail to provide the required restitution will have their grades, transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges withheld until the financial obligation to the District is satisfied. The Discipline Officer shall provide the student with an opportunity to be heard prior to the imposition of a restitution order. 5. Removal from Class or Instruction-Related Activity: Any instructor may order a student removed from their class or instructional activity for the day of the removal and the next class or activity meeting and according to student conduct policies or at the faculty's discretion. The instructor shall immediately report the removal to the Discipline Officer. The Discipline Officer will arrange for a meeting with the student regarding the removal. The student shall not be allowed to return to the class or instructional activity during the period of the removal without the concurrence of the instructor. Nothing herein will prevent the Discipline Officer from further disciplinary sanctions in accordance with these procedures, and based on the facts which led to the removal. If the student removed is a minor, the Discipline Officer shall ask the parent or guardian of the student to attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon as possible. If the instructor or the parent/guardian so requests, the Discipline Officer shall attend the conference. 6. Loss of Privileges: Denial of privileges that may involve restrictions on class attendance in any instructional format for a designated period of time. 7. Residence Halls Suspension: Separation of the student from the Residence Halls for a definite period of time for violation of the Student Residential Housing Agreement or Standards of Conduct after which the student may be eligible to return. Conditions for readmission to the Residence Halls may be specified. 8. Residence Halls Contract Revocation: Permanent separation of the student from the Residence Halls for continued or serious violations of the Student Residential Housing Agreement or Standards of Conduct without possibility of readmission, which may also include revoking the privilege to be in or near the Residence Halls for any reason. 9. District Suspension: Subject to notice and appeal hearing requirements, separation of the student for good cause from all classes, school activities and/or all District campuses for a definite period of time after which the student may be eligible to return. In the case of long-term suspensions, a person/student may be required to meet with the Discipline Officer to evaluate their suitability for enrollment or reenrollment. If the Discipline Officer determines that the person/student is not yet suitable for enrollment or reenrollment, a new sanction of suspension may be imposed. If the person/student does not agree with the sanction of suspension, they may submit a written appeal in accordance with Section VII and VIII of these procedures. 10. District Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student by action of the Board of Trustees from all courses and activities offered by the District. 11. Revocation of Degree or Certificate: A degree or certificate awarded by the District may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of District standards in obtaining the degree or certificate. Such a revocation shall be by action of the Board of Trustees. 12. Withholding of Degree or Certificate: The District may withhold awarding a degree or certificate otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in these procedures, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, if accusations of misconduct affect the student's entitlement to the degree or certificate. Withholding of a degree or certificate shall be by action of the Board of Trustees. 13. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: The Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by the Superintendent/President may notify any person for whom there is a reasonable belief that the person has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus that consent to remain on campus has been withdrawn. If the person is on campus at the time, they must promptly leave or be escorted off campus. If consent is withdrawn the Superintendent/President will be notified immediately. The person from whom consent has been withdrawn may submit a written appeal to the Discipline Officer. In no case shall consent be withdrawn for longer than 14 days from the date upon which consent was initially withdrawn. Any person as to whom consent to remain on campus has been withdrawn who knowingly reenters the campus during the period in which consent has been withdrawn, except to attend a hearing, is subject to arrest (Penal Code sections 626.2 and 626.4). 14. Discretionary Sanctions: Work assignments, essays, service to the District, or other related discretionary assignments that are determined to be appropriate by the Discipline Officer to remedy a violation of the Standards of Conduct or that serve as an educational lesson in response to such a violation. IV. DISCIPLINE INVOLVING STUDENT GROUPS Sanctions upon student groups or organizations may be imposed as follows: 1. Those relevant sanctions listed in Section III of these procedures. 2. Loss of selected rights and privileges for a specified period of time. 3. Deactivation: Loss of all privileges, including District recognition, for a specified period of time. Accusations that a student group or organization has collectively violated the Standards of Conduct, terms that govern the group or organization, or any conditions of District operations, shall be initially reviewed by the Discipline Officer who shall have authority to impose sanctions on the group or organization. No sanctions shall be imposed until the Discipline Officer has provided the group or organization with a written statement of the accusations and given the group or organization an opportunity to respond. V. Records of Disciplinary Action In accordance with Education Code section 76220, the District shall establish, maintain and destroy student records according to regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. The Discipline Officer will create a record of Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 223 disciplinary actions, along with relevant supporting documents and evidence. This record shall be maintained as a confidential student disciplinary record and may not be released without the permission of the student, except as permitted by law. The student shall have the right to inspect the record and to challenge the contents. Disciplinary records shall be retained in a manner consistent with state law. In accordance with Education Code section 76234, whenever there is included in any student record, information concerning any disciplinary action taken by the District in connection with any alleged sexual assault or physical abuse or any conduct that threatens the health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of the sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three (3) days of the results of any disciplinary action by the District and the results of any appeal. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the District will disclose the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the District against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of any crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense to: � The alleged victim; or � The alleged victim's next of kin, if the victim is deceased. VI. DISCIPLINARY ACTION INVOLVING VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND SEX CRIMES Procedures for institutional disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking will follow a similar process as outlined in AP 5520. All proceedings will be conducted by officials who receive annual training on the issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability. The accused and the accuser will both be afforded the same opportunities to have others present, including the opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by an advisor of their choice. The accused and accuser will be notified simultaneously, in writing, of the result of any institutional disciplinary proceeding, the institution's procedures for the accused and the victim to appeal the result, any changes to the result, and when the results become final. No Disciplinary Action against Complainants or Witnesses in Sexual Assault Investigations An individual who participates as a Complainant or witness in an investigation of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking will not be subject to disciplinary sanctions for a violation of the District's student conduct policy at or near the time of the incident, unless the District determines that the violation was egregious, including, but not limited to, an action that places the health or safety of any other person at risk or involves plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty. VII. DISCIPLINE OFFICERS PROCEDURES The following procedures shall be followed before any sanctions are imposed except in the event that an emergency/interim suspension is required as set forth herein. 1. Administration. The Discipline Officer shall administer these procedures and take appropriate action, subject to the approval of the District Superintendent/President and the Governing Board if required herein or otherwise by law. 2. Reporting of conduct. Alleged student misconduct shall be reported to the Discipline Officer within five (5) days of the date on which the conduct took place; in the case of continuous, repeated, or ongoing conduct, it shall be reported within five (5) days of the date on which conduct occurred which led to the decision to take disciplinary action. 3. Investigation. Upon receiving a report of alleged student misconduct, the Discipline Officer shall initiate an investigation. 4. Notice. Within five (5) days of receiving the report, the Discipline Officer shall give the student written notice of the potential Student Code of Conduct violation(s), and shall offer the student an opportunity to attend a meeting. The notice will be sent via personal delivery, email or certified mail to the student's last known address. The student will be given five (5) school days to respond to the notice. If the student is a minor, the Discipline Officer shall also notify the parent or guardian of the investigation and potential Student Code of Conduct violation(s). The written notice will include the following: a. the specific section of the Standards of Student Conduct that the student is accused of violating. b. a short statement of the facts supporting the accusation. c. the right of the student to meet with the Discipline Officer or designee to discuss the accusation, or to respond in writing. d. the nature of the discipline that is being considered. 5. Opportunity to be Heard. The student must contact the Discipline Officer within five (5) school days (as stated above) to schedule a meeting. At the scheduled meeting, the student may present a rebuttal to the accusation or otherwise offer relevant comment on the reported violation(s). If the student fails to arrange such a meeting (or fails to appear for a meeting the student arranged), the decision of the Discipline Officer shall be made without input from the student. 6. Determination after Meeting. The Discipline Officer shall decide whether or not to proceed with sanction(s) after hearing the student's explanation and considering all of the information. The Discipline Officer shall send the student a written notice of the determination within three (3) school days after the meeting via personal delivery, email or certified mail to the student's last known address. 7. Short-Term Suspension Notification. The Discipline Officer shall send the student a written notice of determination within three (3) school days after the meeting described in subsection (E). The notice shall inform the student of the decision and the length of the suspension, if any. The notice shall also inform the student that the decision is final. The notice shall be hand delivered, emailed or sent via certified mail to the student's last known address. 8. Long-Term Suspension, Recommendation for Expulsion, Recommendation to Revoke or Withhold a Degree or Certificate, and/or Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus Notification. The Discipline Officer shall send the student a written notice of determination within five (5) school days after the meeting described in subsection(s) E and F. The notice shall be hand delivered, emailed or sent via certified mail to the student's last known address. The notification shall include: a. A statement of the charges, the reason for the recommended sanctions, and a description of facts related to the misconduct, including the evidence against the student, the date of the incident(s), time of the incident(s), and location of the offense(s); b. A copy of the Standards of Conduct; c. An explanation that the student for whom sanctions have been recommended is entitled to appeal the decision and has a right to an appeal hearing. The notification shall also state that a request for an appeal hearing must be filed within five (5) school days of the receipt of the notification. The written request for an appeal hearing must be received by the Hearing Authority within five (5) school days and must cite the specific ground(s) for the appeal as described in section VIII.A. of these procedures and provide information which substantiates the ground(s) on which the appeal is being made. The failure to request an appeal hearing shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal hearing; and d. A statement that the student has the right to be accompanied at an appeal hearing by a willing on-campus advisor of their choice. If the student decides to be accompanied by an advisor, the name and address of that 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 224 advisor shall be submitted to the Hearing Authority at the time the appeal is filed. 9. Notice to the District's Hearing Authority. The Discipline Officer shall report all long-term suspensions, recommendations of expulsion, recommendations to revoke or withhold a degree or certificate, and withdrawals of consent to remain on campus to the District's Hearing Authority (the Vice President of Student Services or such other official so designated by the Superintendent/President) and the Superintendent/President within five (5) school days of determination. 10. Reinstatement. In the case of long-term suspensions, a person/student may be required to meet with the Discipline Officer to evaluate their suitability for enrollment or reenrollment. If it is determined that the person/student is not yet suitable for enrollment or reenrollment, a new sanction of suspension may be imposed. If the person/student does not agree with the sanction of suspension they may submit a written appeal in accordance with Section VII and VIII of these procedures. In cases not resulting in long-term suspension, expulsion, or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate, the decision of the Discipline Officer shall be final. VIII. HEARING AUTHORITY'S APPEAL PROCEDURES 1. Sanctions of long-term suspensions, expulsions, and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate imposed by the Discipline Officer may be appealed, by the student charged, to the Hearing Authority (the Vice President of Student Services or such other official so designated by the Superintendent/President). The request for an appeal must be in writing, must cite the specific ground(s) for the appeal, and must provide information which substantiates the ground(s) on which the appeal is being made. The request must be received by the Hearing Authority within five (5) school days of the student's receipt of notification of the right to appeal. Grounds for appeal. A student may appeal the decision of the Discipline Officer on the grounds that: a. fair consideration was not provided to the student (i.e., there is evidence that some aspect of the meeting with the Discipline Officer was prejudicial, arbitrary, or capricious); or b. new and significant information, not reasonably available at the time of the initial meeting, has become available; or c. the sanction or remedy imposed is not in due proportion to the nature and seriousness of the offense. Any evidence supporting these grounds must be included in the request for an appeal hearing. 2. Upon receipt from the student of a request to appeal within the time stated above, the Hearing Authority will review the grounds for an appeal, the facts of the Discipline Officer's findings, and the imposed and/or recommended sanctions. Sanctions imposed and/or recommended by the Discipline Officer may or may not be suspended until such time as the appeal hearing is held. 3. If after the review, the Hearing Authority determines that an appeal is warranted, then the appeal hearing will be conducted with the student within ten (10) school days of receipt of the request to appeal. 4. If after the review, the Hearing Authority determines that an appeal is not warranted in the case of a long-term suspension, the sanctions imposed by the Discipline Officer shall be upheld, and the decision shall be final. The Hearing Authority's determination shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student's last known address. 5. Additional parties and/or witnesses to the violation(s) may be requested by the Hearing Authority to meet. 6. The Hearing Authority may uphold, modify or reject any or all disciplinary sanctions imposed and/or recommended by the Discipline Officer. If the Hearing Authority modifies or rejects any or all sanctions imposed and/or recommended, the Hearing Authority shall prepare a new written decision which contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The Hearing Authority's decision to uphold, modify or reject the recommended or imposed sanctions shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student's last known address. 7. If the student fails to attend the appeal hearing without prior notice of cancellation, or without rescheduling another hearing, the Hearing Authority may uphold, modify, or reject the disciplinary sanctions imposed and/or recommended by the Discipline Officer without input from the student. Sanctions imposed by the Hearing Authority could result in suspension, the recommendation of expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate. In the case of long-term suspension, the Hearing Authority's decision shall be final. 8. The Hearing Authority shall report all long-term suspensions, recommendations of expulsion, and recommendations to revoke or withhold a degree or certificate for which the Hearing Authority granted and conducted an appeal hearing, to the Superintendent/President within five (5) school days of the hearing. If no hearing is held, the Discipline Officer will make the report. IX. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUSPENSION 1. The Discipline Officer or any educational administrator may impose an emergency/summary suspension if deemed warranted. It is an extraordinary measure and shall be utilized only when necessary to protect individuals from injury or death, or damage to property, or to ensure the maintenance of order pending an opportunity for the student to be heard. 2. A meeting shall be provided to the student within five (5) school days of an emergency/summary suspension (Education Code section 66017). The procedures set forth in sections VII and VIII shall apply to the meeting and any appeal hearing. 3. An emergency/summary suspension shall be reported immediately to the Superintendent/President and to the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting after such suspension has been imposed. X. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT In cases where a sanction of a long-term suspension or withdrawal of consent to remain on campus is imposed, or expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate is recommended, the following shall apply: 1. Long-Term Suspension: If the Hearing Authority grants and conducts an appeal hearing, the student/individual may appeal the imposed sanction of long-term suspension by the Hearing Authority to the Superintendent/President. The written request for an appeal must be received by the Superintendent/President within five (5) school days of receipt of notification of right to appeal. The written request for an appeal must cite the specific ground(s) for the appeal (listed below), and provide information which substantiates the ground(s) on which the appeal is being made. The failure to request an appeal within the five (5) school days shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal. Grounds for appeal. A student may appeal the decision of the Hearing Authority on the grounds that: a. fair consideration was not provided to the student (i.e., there is evidence that some aspect of the Hearing Authority's meeting was prejudicial, arbitrary, or capricious); or b. new and significant information, not reasonably available at the time of the Hearing Authority's meeting, has become available; or c. the sanction or remedy imposed is not in due proportion to the nature and seriousness of the offense. Any evidence supporting these grounds must be included in the request for an appeal. Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 225 Within ten (10) school days following receipt of the request for an appeal, the Superintendent/President shall render a final written decision. The Superintendent/President may uphold, modify or reject the long-term suspension imposed by the Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/President modifies or rejects the imposed sanction, the Superintendent/President shall prepare a new written decision which contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The decision of the Superintendent/President to uphold, modify or reject the recommended or imposed sanction shall be final. The final decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student's last known address. The Superintendent/President shall report all student suspensions to the Board of Trustees in closed session at its next regular meeting after they have received notification of the suspension. 2. Expulsion and/or Revoking or Withholding a Degree or Certificate: The student may appeal the recommended sanction of expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate by the Hearing Authority to the Superintendent/President. The appeal must be in writing and received by the Superintendent/President within five (5) school days of receipt of notification of right to appeal. The Superintendent/President may uphold, modify or reject the recommended expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate by the Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/President modifies or rejects the expulsion recommendation and/or the recommendation to revoke or withhold a degree or certificate, the Superintendent/President shall prepare a new written decision which contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The written decision to uphold, modify or reject the recommended expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate shall include the right of the student to request a formal hearing by the Board of Trustees, and shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student's last known address within 10 school days of receipt of the appeal. The Superintendent/President's written decision shall be forwarded to the Board of Trustees. XI. BOARD OF TRUSTEES In cases where expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate is recommended, the following shall apply: 1. The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from the Superintendent/President for expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate at its next regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as is practicable. The Board of Trustees shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session, unless the student requests the matter be heard in open session in accordance with these procedures and Education Code section 72122. The Board may expel a student for good cause when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct or when the presence of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others (Education Code section 76030). 2. The student shall be notified in writing, by registered or certified mail or by personal service, at least five (5) school days prior to the meeting, of the date, time, and place of the meeting of the Board of Trustees. The student may, within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the notice, request that the hearing be held in open session. Even if a student has requested that the Board of Trustees hear an expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate recommendation in open session, the Board of Trustees may deliberate in closed session in accordance with Education Code section 72122. 3. A closed hearing will be closed to everyone except the following: a. the student charged; b. an advisor/advocate for the student charged, if so desired. If the student chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the student must notify the District in writing of their intent to bring an attorney at least two (2) school days prior to the hearing. Failure to notify the District will result in a postponement of the hearing; c. the District Superintendent/President and/or President's designee; d. the Board of Trustees; e. Counsel for the District; f. the student's parent(s) or guardian, if the student is a minor; g. Campus Safety or such other law enforcement personnel deemed necessary for the safety of meeting participants. 4. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures: a. The President of the Board of Trustees will serve as chair of the hearing, and will rule on all questions of procedure and admission of evidence. b. Hearings need not be conducted in accordance with strict rules of evidence or the formality of a court hearing. c. Before commencement of the hearing, the Board of Trustees shall review a description of the charges, notices, evidence, findings, and a copy of the proposed decision from the college-level disciplinary appeal hearing. The Board of Trustees shall consider no evidence other than that evidence received in the hearing process. d. The District Superintendent/President or designee shall make a brief statement to the Board of Trustees, referring to relevant evidence regarding the alleged misconduct. e. The accused student may then make a brief statement to the Board of Trustees and present any relevant evidence. f. The statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes each. g. Upon completion of these statements, the Board of Trustees will have an opportunity to ask questions of both the student and the District Superintendent/President or designee. h. The Board of Trustees will conclude the hearing, dismiss the parties, and privately deliberate as to a decision. i. The Board of Trustees shall issue a statement of decision including findings of fact and a determination that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s) charged, a finding that the student's act(s) did or did not constitute a violation of the Standards of Conduct, and a decision as to whether the expulsion and/or revoking or withholding a degree or certificate proposed by the District Superintendent/President will be upheld or modified. The Board of Trustees may also recommend further investigation. Pursuant to Education Code section 72122, regardless of whether the matter is heard in open or closed session, the final action of the Board of Trustees shall be taken in open session, and the result of the action shall be a public record. The name of the student, however, shall not be released. j. The hearing (but not the deliberations of the Board of Trustees) shall be recorded either in written format or electronically. The record shall be the property of the District. The student may read the record or listen to the tape at a mutually agreeable location at the District. An accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy of the written record or electronic recording at their own expense. k. A written statement of the Board of Trustees' decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student's last known address within three (3) school days after the conclusion of the hearing. l. If the Board of Trustees' decision is unfavorable to the student, the student shall have the right to submit a written statement of their objection to the decision. This statement shall become a part of the student's records. m. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and not subject to further appeal. XII. NOTIFICATION The District Superintendent/President or designee shall, upon 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 226 suspension or expulsion of any student, notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of the county or city in which the District is situated of any acts of the student that may be in violation of section 245 of the Penal Code (Education Code section 76035). XIII. EXTENSIONS OF TIME Calendar restraints may be extended with the agreement of both parties. Student Equity Administrative Procedure 5300 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 12/13/2023 Reference: Education Code Sections 66030, 66250 et seq. and 72010 et seq.; Title 5, Section 54220 The District has a Student Equity Plan which follows the designated template and is filed as required to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, following approval by the Board. The Student Equity Plan shall be developed, maintained, and updated annually under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services, or designee and should include: � The active involvement of all shared governance groups on campus which will be comprised of faculty, administration, staff, and students. � Involvement by appropriate people from the community who can articulate the perspective and concerns of historically underrepresented groups. � Campus-based research as to the extent of student equity. � Identify institutional barriers to equity. � Goals for access (successful enrollment), retention, degree and certificate completion, completion of transfer-level math and English, and transfer for each group experiencing disproportionate impact at Shasta College. � Activities most likely to be effective to attain the goals, including coordination of existing student equity related programs. � Sources of funds for the activities in the plan. � A schedule and process for evaluation of progress towards the goals. � An executive summary that describes the groups for whom goals have been set, the goals, the initiatives that the District will undertake to achieve the goals, the resources budgeted for that purpose, and the District officer or employee who can be contacted for further information. Student Grievance Procedure Administrative Procedure 5530 Reviewed by the Board of Trustees 02/10/2021 Reference: Education Code Section 76224(a); ACCJC Accreditation Eligibility Requirement 20; ACCJC Accreditation Standard IV.D The purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable means of resolving student grievances. Grievance: A claim by any Student who reasonably believes a college decision or action has adversely affected their status, rights or privileges as a student. A Grievance includes, but is limited to, claims regarding: � Course grades, to the extent permitted by Education Code Section 76224(a), which provides: "When grades are given for any course of instruction taught in a community college District, the grade given to each student shall be the grade determined by the instructor of the course and the determination of the student's grade by the instructor, in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, shall be final." "Mistake" may include, but is not limited to errors made by an instructor in calculating a student's grade and clerical errors; � The exercise of rights of free expression protected by state and federal constitutions and Education Code Section 76120; A Grievance is not: � Student disciplinary actions, which are covered under separate Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. � Unlawful discrimination, including sex discrimination. Procedures to be used to file such a complaint are set forth in the District's Administrative Procedure 3435. � Police citations (i.e." tickets"); complaints about citations must be directed to the County Courthouse in the same way as any traffic violation. Grievant. A Student who has filed a Grievance. Party. The student or any persons claimed to have been responsible for the student's alleged Grievance, together with their representatives. "Party" shall not include the Grievance Hearing Committee or the College Grievance Officer. Superintendent/President. The Superintendent/President or a designated representative of the Superintendent/President. Student. A currently enrolled student, a person who has filed an application for admission to the college, or a former student. A Grievance by an applicant shall be limited to a complaint regarding denial of admission. Former students shall be limited to Grievances relating to course grades to the extent permitted by Education Code Section 76224(a). Respondent. Any person the Grievant claims to be responsible for the alleged Grievance. Day. Unless otherwise provided, day shall mean a day during which the college is in session and regular classes are held, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Informal Resolution. Each student who has a Grievance shall make a reasonable effort to resolve the matter on an informal basis prior to requesting a Grievance hearing, and shall attempt to solve the problem with the person with whom the student has the Grievance, that person's immediate supervisor, or the local college administration. The Superintendent/President shall appoint an employee who shall assist students in seeking resolution by informal means. This person shall be called the Grievance Officer. The Grievance Officer and the student may also seek the assistance of the Associated Student Senate in attempting to resolve a Grievance informally. Informal meetings and discussions between persons directly involved in a Grievance are essential at the outset of a dispute and should be encouraged at all stages. An equitable solution should be sought before persons directly involved in the case have stated official or public positions that might tend to polarize the dispute and render a solution more difficult. At no time shall any of the persons directly or indirectly involved in the case use the fact of such informal discussion, the fact that a Grievance has been filed, or the character of the informal discussion for the purpose of strengthening the case for or against persons directly involved in the dispute or for any purpose other than the settlement of the Grievance. Any student who believes they have a Grievance shall file a Statement of Grievance with the Discipline Officer within ten (10) days of the incident on which the Grievance is based, or ten (10) days after the student learns of the basis for the grievance, whichever is later. The Statement of Grievance must be filed whether or not the student has already initiated efforts at informal resolution, if the student wishes the Grievance to become official. Within two (2) days following receipt of the Statement of Grievance Form, the Discipline Officer shall advise the student of their rights and responsibilities under these procedures, and assist the student, if necessary, in the final preparation of the Statement of Grievance form. If at the end of ten (10) days following the student's first meeting with the Grievance Officer, there is no informal resolution of the complaint which is satisfactory to the student, the student shall have the right to request a Grievance hearing. Levels for Resolving a Student Grievance 1. First Level � Informal Grievance Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 227 Any student with a Grievance should first attempt to resolve the matter by means of an informal meeting with the person(s) against whom the student has the Grievance. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school days of the alleged incident. The person grieved must respond outlining the outcome of the discussion via written communication within ten (10) school days. If resolution is not reached, the Grievance will automatically advance to the next level. 2. Second Level � Informal Grievance If the Grievance cannot be resolved or if the discussion does not take place as specified at the first level within ten (10) school days, the Grievant should contact the immediate supervisor or Dean of the appropriate department or program. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school days after contact at the second level. The Supervisor or Dean has ten (10) school days to respond to the student's Grievance via written communication. If resolution is not reached, the Grievance will automatically advance to the next level. 3. Third Level � Informal Grievance If the Grievance cannot be resolved at the second level within ten (10) school days, the complainant should contact the Discipline Officer. The Discipline Officer will review the Grievance with the supervisor or administrator and attempt to resolve the Grievance informally. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school days after contact at the third level. The Discipline Officer has ten (10) school days to respond to the student's Grievance via written communication. If resolution is not reached, the Grievance will automatically advance to the next level. 4. Fourth Level � Formal Grievance and Hearing If the Grievance cannot be resolved informally at the third level, the Grievant will be asked to state the Grievance in writing within ten (10) school days. Then a formal hearing will be scheduled within ten (10) school days of receipt of the written complaint. The employee being grieved shall have the opportunity to respond in writing. The Discipline Officer, as appointed by the Superintendent/President, will conduct the hearing. The determination of whether the Statement of the Grievance presents sufficient grounds for a hearing shall be based on the following: � The statement contains facts which, if true, would constitute a Grievance under these procedures; � The Grievant is a student as defined in these procedures, which include applicants and former students; � The Grievant is personally and directly affected by the alleged Grievance; � The Grievance was filed in a timely manner; � The Grievance is not clearly frivolous, clearly without foundation, or clearly filed for purposes of harassment. If the Grievance does not meet each of the requirements, the Grievance Officer shall notify the student in writing of the rejection of the Request for a Grievance, together with the specific reasons for the rejection and the procedures for appeal. This notice will be provided within ten (10) school days of the date the Grievance Officer makes their decision. If the Request for Grievance Hearing satisfies each of the requirements, the Grievance Officer shall schedule a Grievance hearing. The hearing will begin within ten (10) school days following the decision to grant a Grievance Hearing. All Parties to the Grievance shall be given not less than five (5) school days' notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. The hearing will comply with principles of due process, including the right to confront and cross examine witnesses. The decision of the Grievance Officer shall be final on all matters relating to the conduct of the hearing. Each Party to the Grievance may call witnesses and introduce oral and written testimony relevant to the issues of the matter. Hearings shall be closed and confidential unless all Parties agree that it be open to the public. Any such request must be made no less than five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. In a closed hearing, witnesses shall only be present while testifying, unless all parties agree to allow them to remain for all or any other portion of the hearing. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply. Any relevant evidence, as determined by the Discipline Officer shall be admitted. The hearing will be recorded by the District, and will be the only recording made. The Grievance Officer shall start the hearing by asking each person present to identify themselves by name and thereafter shall ask witnesses to identify themselves by name. No witness who refuses to be recorded shall be permitted to give testimony, and shall be considered to be unavailable. The recording shall remain in the custody of the District. Any Party to the Grievance may request a copy of the recording from the District in writing. The District shall make a copy available to the requesting party within 20 days. Unless the Grievance Officer determines to proceed otherwise, each Party to the Grievance shall be permitted to make an opening statement. Thereafter, the Grievant(s) shall make the first presentation, followed by the respondent(s). The complainant(s) may present rebuttal evidence after the respondent(s) presents evidence. The burden shall be on the Grievant(s) to prove by substantial evidence that the allegations are true and that a Grievance has been established as specified above. Each Party to the Grievance may represent themselves, and may also have the right to be represented by a person of their choice; except that a Party shall not be represented by an attorney unless, in the judgment of the Grievance Officer, complex legal issues are involved. If a Party wishes to be represented by an attorney, a request must be presented at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. If one Party is permitted to be represented by an attorney, any other Party shall have the right to be represented by an attorney. The Grievance Officer may also request legal assistance through the Superintendent/President. The Grievance Officer shall have ten (10) days after the date of the hearing to render a written decision to the Superintendent/President. The decision shall include specific factual findings regarding the Grievance and shall include specific conclusions regarding whether a Grievance has been established as defined above. The decision shall also include a specific recommendation regarding the relief to be afforded the Grievant, if any. The decision shall be based only on the record of the hearing, and not on matters outside of that record. The record consists of the original Grievance, any written responses, and the oral and written evidence produced at the hearing. Within ten (10) days following receipt of the Grievance Officer's decision and recommendation(s), the Superintendent/President shall send all Parties a written decision, together with the Grievance Officer's decision and recommendations. The Superintendent/President may accept or reject the findings, decisions, and recommendations of the Grievance Officer. If the Superintendent/President does not accept the decision, finding, or recommendation of the Grievance Officer, the Superintendent/President shall review the record of the hearing and shall prepare a new written decision which contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The decision of the Superintendent/President shall be final, subject only to appeal as provided below. Appeal Process Any appeal relating to a Grievance Officer's decision that the Statement of the Grievance failed to present a Grievance as defined in these procedures shall be made in writing to the Superintendent/President within ten (10) days of that decision. The Superintendent/President shall review the Statement of Grievance and Request for Grievance Hearing in accordance with the requirements for a Grievance provided in these procedures, but shall not consider any other matters. The Superintendent/President's decision whether or not to grant a Grievance hearing shall be final and not subject to further appeal. Time Limits 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 228 Any times specified in these procedures may be shortened or lengthened if there is mutual agreement by all Parties. Record of Grievance A record of the Grievance against an employee of the District may only be entered into an employee's personnel file in compliance with District personnel policies, an employee's contract, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the disciplinary process. The District is committed to resolving student complaints and/or Grievances in a fair and equitable manner. Students should work through the District's process first before escalating issues to other agencies. Issues that are not resolved at the District level may be presented to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) at: www.californinacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ComplaintsForm.aspx or the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) at: https://www.cccco.edu/Complaint-Process-Notice. This Administrative Procedure is not available for use by any student or applicant for admission who believes that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, including sex discrimination as prohibited by Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. The basis for filing a complaint of unlawful discrimination and the procedures to be used to file such a complaint are set forth in the District's Board Policy 3433 � Prohibition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX, Administrative Procedure � 3433 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX, and Administrative Procedure � 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX, which can be obtained in the Human Resources Office in the Shasta College Administration Building 100, Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 or on the District's web site. Student Learning Assessment To ensure that students at Shasta College are attaining knowledge and skills, the faculty have developed ongoing processes to assess student learning. Students should expect to participate in a wide range of assessments designed to provide useful information about programs and student services. Additionally, upon graduating or transferring from Shasta College, former students may be asked to provide feedback on their experiences at Shasta College to guide continuous program quality. Student Records, Directory Information, and Privacy Board Policy 5040 Approved by the Board of Trustees 12/13/2023 Reference: Education Code Section 66093.3, 76200 et seq.; Title 5, Section 54600 et seq.; 20 U.S. Code Section 1232g(i) (US Patriot Act); Civil Code Section 1798.85; ACCJC Accreditation Standard II.C.8 The Superintendent/President shall assure that student records are maintained in compliance with applicable federal and state laws relating to the privacy of student records. The Superintendent/President may direct the implementation of appropriate safeguards to assure that student records cannot be accessed or modified by any person not authorized to do so. Access to Records Educational records shall be available for inspection and review, during normal working hours, by presently and formerly enrolled students. Where the record(s) may contain information concerning more than the inquiring student, only that part pertaining to the inquiring student may be revealed. Any currently enrolled or former student of the District has a right of access to any and all student records relating to him or her maintained by the district. The Superintendent / President or designee shall implement a system by which current students can declare an affirmed name, gender, or both name and gender identification to be used in their records where legal names are not required by law. Upon the request of a current student, the District shall update any records for the student to include the affirmed name, gender, or both name and gender identification. The records that shall be updated include but are not limited to District-issued email addresses, student identification cards, class rosters, transcripts, diplomas, certificates of completion of courses, or similar records. Upon request by a former student of the District, the District will update and reissue student records to include an updated legal name or gender. These documents include but are not limited to transcripts or a diploma. See Administrative Procedure 5041 � Student Records: Affirmed Names and Gender for details. The District cannot require a current student to provide legal documentation to demonstrate a legal name or gender change in order to have the student's affirmed name listed on the student's records. No District representative shall release the contents of a student record to any member of the public without the prior written consent of the student, other than directory information as defined in this policy and information sought pursuant to a court order or lawfully issued subpoena, or as otherwise authorized by applicable federal and state laws. Students shall be notified of their rights with respect to student records, including the definition of directory information contained here, and that they may limit the information. Directory information is defined in Board Policy 5040. The Superintendent/President shall ensure that procedures defining the District's response to federal immigration enforcement activities are in place and shall be followed to the extent possible consistent with state and federal law. Procedures will define processes for: gathering and handling student information; responding to requests by law enforcement for campus access for immigration enforcement purposes; responding to requests by law enforcement for access to student records for immigration enforcement purposes; and responding to immigration actions against students or their family members. This policy and its implementing procedures shall be posted on the District's website. See Administrative Procedure 5040 and Administrative Procedure 5041 Student Records � Challenging Content Administrative Procedure 5045 Challenging Content Any student may file a written request with the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee to correct or remove information recorded in the student records that the student alleges to be: 1. inaccurate; 2. an unsubstantiated personal conclusion or inference; 3. a conclusion or inference outside of the observer's area of competence; or 4. not based on the personal observation of a named person with the time and place of the observation noted. Within 30 days of receipt of the request, the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee shall meet with the student and the employee who recorded the information in question, if any, if the employee is presently employed by the District. The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee shall then sustain or deny the allegations. If the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee sustains any or all of the allegations, they shall order the correction or removal and destruction of the information. If the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee denies any or all of the allegations and refuses to order the correction or removal of the information, the student, within 30 days of the refusal, may appeal the decision in writing to the Superintendent/President. If the Superintendent/President denies any or all of the allegations and refuses to order the correction or removal of the information, the student, within 30 days of the refusal, may appeal the decision in writing to the Board of Trustees. Within 30 days of receipt of an appeal, the Board shall, in closed session with the student and the employee who recorded the information in Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 229 question, determine whether to sustain or deny the allegations. If the Board sustains any or all of the allegations, it shall order the Superintendent/President or designee, to immediately correct or remove and destroy the information. The decision of the Board shall be final. If the final decision is unfavorable to the student, the student shall have the right to submit a written statement of their objections to the information. This statement shall become a part of the student's record until the information objected to is corrected or removed. Whenever there is included in any student record information concerning any disciplinary action, the student shall be allowed to include in such record a written statement or response concerning the disciplinary action. Whenever there is included in any student record information concerning any disciplinary action in connection with any alleged sexual assault or physical abuse, or threat of sexual assault, or any conduct that threatens the health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of that sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three days of the results of the disciplinary action and the results of any appeal. The alleged victim shall keep the results of that disciplinary action and appeal confidential. Access Log A log or record shall be maintained for each student's record that lists all persons, agencies, or organizations requesting or receiving information from the record and their legitimate interests. The listing need not include any of the following: � Students seeking access to their own records; � Parties to whom directory information is released; � Parties for whom written consent has been executed by the student; � Officials or employees having a legitimate educational interest. � The log or record shall be open to inspection only by the student and the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services or designee, and to the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretary of Education, an administrative head of an education agency, and state educational authorities as a means of auditing the operation of the system. See Administrative Procedure 5045 for more information. Records Retention and Destruction Administrative Procedure 3310 Approved by the Board of Trustees 06/07/2023 Reference: Title 5, Section 59020 et seq., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 16, 26, 33, 34, 37, and 45. "Records" means all records, maps, books, papers, data processing output, and documents of the District required by Title 5 to be retained, including but not limited to records created originally by computer and "electronically stored information: ("ESI"), as that term is defined by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Superintendent/President, or their designee, shall supervise the classification and destruction of records and ESI. The District must preserve ESI and ESI that is relevant to actual or potential litigation pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The District shall comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and produce relevant ESI in the form in which it is ordinarily maintained or readily useable. An annual report shall be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the classification and destruction of records and ESI. Records shall be classified as required by Title 5 and other applicable statutes, Federal and State regulations. Records shall annually be reviewed to determine whether they should be classified as Class 1 � Permanent, Class 2 � Optional, or Class 3 � Disposable (as defined in Title 5). Class 3 � disposable records shall be maintained for the period required by applicable law or regulation, but in any event shall be retained for at least three Academic years after the year in which they were originally created. Destruction is by any method that assures the record is permanently destroyed, e.g. shredding, burning, and pulping. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Student Rights and Responsibilities 230 Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activities Shasta College provides a broad spectrum of student services and activities to support the instructional programs and to ensure maximum opportunity for success in the student's chosen major. Services for Students Bookstore The Shasta College Bookstore provides essential products and services that complement the academic environment and facilitate the education process for students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as visitors to Shasta College. The bookstore offers self-service and selection in specialized book departments. Several non-book departments, such as school supplies, food products, emblematic wear, sundries, and gifts are also offered. The bookstore is open to the public throughout the school year. The bookstore team members look forward to meeting many of you personally and helping you become better acquainted with the products and services offered. It is our purpose to make your visits to the bookstore a pleasant and beneficial experience. During the beginning of each semester the bookstore has extended hours. Refer to the class schedule, our web page, or please call (530) 242-7574 for more information. Textbooks can be ordered online at https://www.bkstr.com/shastastore/home Campus Safety Campus Safety is committed to a safe and secure working and learning environment. Campus Safety provides emergency management services, violence prevention programs, self-defense classes, safe walk escorts, and more. We all play a vital role in keeping the Shasta College community safe. Everyone is encouraged to collaborate with us in creating a safe campus environment by becoming aware of and familiar with the safety resources and information provided by Campus Safety. Our officers and staff are welcoming and committed to maintaining close ties with the people and communities we serve. Please stop by our office on the main campus, room 6500, or call (530) 242-7910, to ask any questions about security issues that are important to you. Campus Safety welcomes your involvement and suggestions, and looks forward to providing a safe learning environment for the pursuit of your goals and aspirations. Career Caf� EWD houses the Career Caf�, which is a vital resource for Shasta College students and graduates seeking employment, internships, work experience education, and career readiness assistance. The Career Caf� team works in collaboration with faculty and employers to expose students to diverse career opportunities so all Shasta College students can confidently transition from education to employment. Our goal is to connect interested students to internship and work- based learning opportunities throughout their education. In addition, we're committed to helping you prepare for employment by providing a variety of resources that will help your resume and applications stand out during any job or internship search! Looking for help with resumes, interviews, your job search and more? Student Employment Services: � Resume and Cover Letter Building � Practice Interviews � Online/Virtual Workshops � Referrals and networking opportunities with local employers � Job or Internship Placement Assistance We have resources to help you: � Increase your Employability � Get Career Guidance � Find Job Opportunities � Discover Paid Internships � Access Programs & Equipment Jobspeaker The Career Caf� has partnered with JobSpeaker to create a "One Stop Shop" providing access to career resources for Shasta College students, faculty members, staff and also our local employers! JobSpeaker is a platform tailored to our district(s) which offers job and internship boards, direct access to students and employers, upcoming on-campus events and much, much more! CAREER CAF� HOURS | 2000 BUILDING | ROOM 2071 Monday � Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm The Career Caf� is located upstairs in the cafeteria! Career Caf� Website: www.shastacollege.edu/careercafe To make an appointment click here: Career Caf� - Career Services Online Appointment System We offer in person or virtual assistance with our Career Caf� staff. Please contact Mia Olvera at molvera@shastacollege.edu or (530) 242-7607 to set up an appointment. Child Care Services Early Childhood Education Early Headstart Headstart-CalWorks Preschool Shasta College Children's Campus offers several options to help meet the childcare and educational needs of families. Go to shastacollegechildcare The Early Childhood Education Center (530) 242-7601 is a demonstration child development laboratory site providing an enrichment experience for 3, 4, and 5-year old children. A daily fee approved by the Board of Trustees is charged for the program. Shasta County Head Start and Early Head Start (530) 241-7951 provides an inclusive enriching program with extended day childcare from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Head Start/Early Head Start serves families of infant, toddlers and preschoolers aged eight weeks to five years. Enrollment priority is given to children of College CalWORKs students and low-income eligible families at no fee. Financial Aid � Scholarships � See Chapter 2 � Financial Aid Student Health & Wellness Office The office is located in Room 2020 in the Campus Center. Students must be enrolled in credit bearing classes for the current semester in order to access services. Enrollment is verified with each visit. The office is open Monday through Friday during the Spring and Fall semesters from 8:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m. Summer semester office hours, days, and services will vary. FREE confidential services offered: first aid/care for injuries, visits with the college nurse, contracted physician, or psychological counselor, treatment for acute injuries and illnesses, OTC (over the counter) medications, TB skin tests and/or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaires, health screenings, health education and information, smoking/vaping cessation counseling, Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips, Controlled Substance Drink Test strips and community resources for reproductive health care. Physician consultations are available for uncomplicated academic program employment physicals and the initial diagnosis and treatment of short-term illnesses. (MD Clinic Dates). Physician services are not available during the summer semester. The Student Health & Wellness Office offers students an opportunity to make a HIPAA-compliant telehealth* or in-person appointment with the College Nurse, Psychological Counselor, and/or Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activities_________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 231 Contracted Physician. Cholesterol screenings and flu shots are offered for a nominal fee. Any student under the age of 18 is required to have a parental consent form signed before receiving treatment, except in emergencies or cases exempted by law. Telephone consent is not adequate. The Student Health & Wellness Office manages the Student Accident Reporting and Insurance process. You may reach us by using the Request a Consultation online form, by phone, or stop by the office. PLEASE NOTE: The Student Health & Wellness Office is not a physician's office. Medical (physician) services are contracted and limited. For more information, please visit our website or call (530) 242-7580. Hours and/or days of service are subject to change without notice. There may also be times when the College Nurse and/or Psychological Counselor are out of the office, or off campus, during regular office hours. The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District is a smoke and tobacco-free environment. Smoking, vaping, and the use of tobacco products is prohibited on all District property at all times. This applies to students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and general members of the public. Shasta College Administrative Procedure AP 3570 addresses smoking/vaping and the prohibition of spitting chew tobacco in classrooms (into cups, trashcans, etc.). Willful non-compliance is a violation of college policy and the Student Standards of Conduct. *For telehealth appointments, the student must reside in California. Library The Shasta College Library is one of your key resources for academic support. It is a hub of collaborative learning on campus with study spaces and a host of resources. Our shared space with the Learning Resource Center provides the opportunity to assist students with a wide array of needs. We also maintain a dynamic collection, accessible 24/7, and online research assistance. Explore this vast spectrum of knowledge, including: � Millions of peer reviewed scholarly journal articles. � Thousands of books, eBooks, videos, and streaming media. � Computer workstations available. � Chromebooks, Calculators, and Textbooks available for long- term loan. � Wireless Internet access. � Collaborative and quiet student spaces with comfortable seating. � Research, citation, and information literacy instruction. � Self-service color and black and white printing, photocopying, and scanning. � Service-oriented and knowledgeable staff who are available in person and online via Zoom, chat, text, email, and phone. To learn more about the Library, including current Library hours, please visit us online at https://www.shastacollege.edu/library/. Student Employment Services The Student Employment Center is a resource for Shasta College students seeking work while attending classes, after graduation, and at the completion of their training programs. Bulletin boards are maintained in major campus buildings listing current job opportunities both on and off campus. Job listings are also posted on the Student Employment website: shastacollegejobboard. Computers, printers and fax are provided for job search purposes. Resume, cover letter, interviewing, and general job search assistance is available. For more information on student employment services, please stop by Room 2071C (upstairs in the Cafeteria) or call Lisa Petty at (530) 242-7572. Testing Center The Testing Center is located in Room 2215 in the 2200 Building. The Testing Center administers makeup tests by appointment only. Please call the Testing Center at (530) 242-7751 to schedule. Testing is available at Extended Education campuses by appointment only. Please contact the Counseling Center at (530) 242-7724 for information about math and English placement. Students with disabilities should contact the Partners in Access to College Education (PACE) Office at (530) 242-7790 for information and testing accommodations. PACE services and testing accommodations are available to students at all Extended Education sites. For questions regarding GED and TEAS testing, please contact the Testing Center at testcenter@shastacollege.edu. For questions about ESL testing, contact the ESL office at (530) 242- 7711. For questions about multiple measures decision rules (math and English placement), please contact the office of the Dean of Enrollment Services. Basic Needs Resource Center The Basic Needs Resource Center is where students can connect to campus and community resources that support essential life needs and the pursuit of your education goals. The Basic Needs Resource Center helps students navigate unexpected critical need in the semester, connecting students to food services, housing resources, transportation supports, financial assistance and other basic needs resources. The Basic Needs Resource Center hosts and coordinates a food pantry on the main campus, as well as the food pantries at all extended ed sites. For additional information, students can visit shastacollege.edu/TheHub, call (530) 242-7626, email BasicNeeds@shastacollege.edu, or stop by in Room 2308. Transfer Center As part of the counseling function, Shasta College operates a Transfer Center. Located adjacent to the counseling offices in the 2100 Building, the Center is a resource for students to use in acquiring information on other colleges and universities. The Center sponsors visits to four-year institutions each semester, and hosts admissions advisors from four-year colleges and universities who meet with students here at Shasta College. The Transfer Center also offers appointments to guide students through the UC and CSU transfer application process. Students are invited to make use of the variety of materials and services available. For additional information and schedule updates, please visit the Transfer Center website, call (530) 242-7570, or stop by Room 2150. Special Programs Accelerated College Education � ACE The Shasta College Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program is designed for individuals with life responsibilities desiring to complete their college education. Through compressed eight-week classes, offered predominately online with some courses being taught in an evening or hybrid format, students are able to complete their Associates degree in 24 months (or less) or a Certificate in 4 or 9 months. The ACE Program currently offers degree pathways in Administration of Justice (AS-T), Business (AS-T and AS), Communication Studies (AA-T), Early Childhood Education (AS-T), Health Information Technology (AS), Human Services (AS), Medical Office Professional (AS), Office and Computer Technologies (AS), Psychology (AA-T), Sociology (AA-T), and Social Sciences (AS and AA) and certificates in Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeping, Business Information Systems Professional, Business Management Early Childhood Education-Childcare, Human Services Case Management, and Medical Office Specialist. More information online at www.shastacollege.edu/ACE or email ace@shastacollege.edu. Office hours are Monday � Thursday, 8:30 am � 6 pm and Friday 8:30 am � 12:30 pm. Adult Basic Education Shasta College has a range of adult education courses. There are courses in reading, math, GED-prep, citizenship and English as a Second Language. Many of these courses are free and have open enrollment. Some courses have small group instruction and others are taught using one-on-one mentoring. These courses can be used to 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activites 232 prepare for college entry. For more information, contact the Learning Center Coordinator, Basic Skills/ESL, at (530) 242-7711. Bachelor's through Online and Local Degrees � BOLD Shasta College's BOLD program is committed to making bachelor's degrees accessible and achievable for our community online. We provide personalized advising, helping students select accredited, cost-effective programs that align with their career goals. BOLD also offers guidance with financial aid applications and simplifies the transfer process, ensuring a smooth pathway to your bachelor's degree. Designed to remove barriers and support your success in online learning, BOLD helps you reach your academic aspirations. More information online at www.shastacollege.edu/BOLD or email bold@shastacollege.edu. Office hours are Monday � Thursday, 8:30 am � 6 pm and Friday 8:30 am � 12:30 pm. . Californians For All College Corps Program In partnership with the #CaliforniansForAll initiative, College Corps at Shasta College provides up to 60 college students with a one-year paid service internship in areas of community need such as K-12 schools, food banks/pantries or climate action organizations. The College Corps program has three core goals: 1. Engage Shasta College students in meaningful service opportunities that build career pathways, leadership skills and civic responsibility 2. Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt 3. Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities. Students who complete 450 hours of service with College Corps at Shasta College will receive the following benefits: � $10,000 in Financial Aid which includes a $7,000 stipend (living allowance), plus a $3,000 Education Award � Real-world job experience and skills to add to their resume � Access to workforce skills training, networking, and professional development opportunities The College Corps program at Shasta College is proud to include AB540 Ca Dream Act Students in this statewide service program. Application period opens once a year during the Spring semester. For more information, please visit the webpage https://ShastaCollege.edu/CollegeCorps or contact staff directly by email at CollegeCorps@ShastaCollege.edu. CalWORKs Student Services The Shasta College CalWORKs Student Services Program serves students who are referred from the Shasta, Tehama, or Trinity Counties Social Services' CalWORKs Programs. Eligible students are those receiving the adult portion of cash aid. CalWORKs students receive one-on-one assistance with enrollment, registration, financial aid processes, specialized counseling services, and ongoing support while receiving the adult portion of cash aid. Supplemental support services for CalWORKs students may include books and supplies not supported by their county, gas cards, food cards, supplemental financial aid grants, and CalWORKs Work Study. CalWORKs Work Study is a resource for CalWORKs students to help meet their required welfare-to-work hours while going to school. Wages earned while enrolled in the CalWORKs Work Study program are considered financial aid therefore exempt from the student's CalWORKs cash aid. In addition, the CalWORKs employment program provides assistance with job readiness, resume development and job search resources. Students who are receiving the adult portion of cash aid or are considering applying for cash aid can contact the Shasta College CalWORKs office for more information or email CalWORKs@shastacollege.edu. Competency Based Education (CBE) CBE is an approach to learning that focuses on what students actually know and can do, rather than how much time they spend in a classroom. It is about demonstrating their mastery of specific skills and knowledge--called competencies--that employers value. CBE learning is individualized, so students can fit their learning into their life, rather than making their life fit into a pre-set schedule. CBE is ideal for people already working in their field who need to advance by completing a certificate or associate degree but need a flexible program that allows them to take care of the other responsibilities in their life. Because CBE is self-paced, and students control their learning journey, CBE works well for students who are disciplined, independent, organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with online learning. CBE will start in Fall 2025 with a certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE). More information online at www.shastacollege.edu/CBE. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education � CARE The CARE Program provides additional support for EOPS students who are at least 18 years old, single parents, and currently receiving CalWORKs cash aid (either for themselves or their child). CARE services supplement the support students receive from EOPS and, if applicable, CalWORKs. These supplementary services may include school supplies, textbook and technology grants, food resources, transportation assistance, unmet need cash grants, and access to training and workshops. For more information, call (530) 242-7540 or email CARE@shastacollege.edu Degrees When Due (DWD) Degrees When Due (DWD) is an ongoing project that focuses on helping students who stepped away from Shasta College to return and complete their educational goal. Counselors evaluate students' transcripts and communicate to them how close they are to completing their educational goals in the hope they will return to complete. Students who have stopped out can also make a request for their records to be evaluated. More information available online at Degrees When Due. Extended Opportunity Program and Services � EOPS EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) provides comprehensive support services to students with limited income and educational disadvantages. Academic, career, and personal counseling are a key component of this program. Students meet with an EOPS Counselor three times each semester to plan and monitor their educational progress. Additional services include book services, transfer assistance, unmet need cash grants, workshops, and referrals to both on and off-campus resources. Students must complete a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and EOPS application found at shastacollege.edu/eops. For questions , email us at EOPS@shastacollege.edu or call (530) 242-7540. Current EOPS students should regularly check the EOPS Canvas page for program updates. Gateway to College The Shasta College Gateway to College program is a unique alternative education program for high school students who are behind in credits and not on track to graduate. Students selected for a Gateway to College scholarship simultaneously earn credit toward their high school diploma and a college degree or certificate through a combination of high school and college classes taken on the Shasta College campus. General information is available online at GatewaytoCollege. For more information call (530) 242-7585 or email gtc@shastacollege.edu. Global Education Center The goal of the Global Education Center is to provide cross-cultural learning experiences that establish greater global awareness for Shasta College students. While opportunities are continuously being added, Shasta College partners with Soonchunhyang University to offer students the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad in South Korea. Similarly, the Global Relations Fellowship hosts South Korean students alongside Shasta College students in the on-campus dormitories for three weeks during the summer. For more information on these programs, please call (530) 242-7743 or visit www.shastacollege.edu/international. Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activities_________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 233 High School Diploma (Formerly GED) Residents of the District may work toward a high school diploma by taking college courses. Information is available from the high school from which you plan to receive the diploma. You must request that credit is transferred. A student who transfers Shasta College course credit to a high school for diploma credit may also use that credit at Shasta College. The completed course will fulfill the subject requirement if it is part of an Associate degree program. Questions regarding GED testing should be referred to the Shasta College Testing Center at testcenter@shastacollege.edu. Learning Assistance The Shasta College Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC), located on the first floor of the 700 building, provides a variety of resources and tutoring services, including academic mentoring, supplemental instruction, peer-embedded tutoring and student athlete support (EDGE). The Writing Center, located in the TLC, features a computer lab for drop-in assistance, writing resources, writing related workshops each semester, and writing assistance for any course, including English as a Second Language. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment in person or online with a writing assistant for a one- on-one tutoring session. The Math and Business Center, also located in the TLC, offers drop-in math assistance for students enrolled in various math and business classes. The Science Learning Center, located in the 1600 building, Room 1626, offers several resources to assist students during drop-in tutoring for Natural and Physical Sciences. MESA � Math Science Engineering Achievement MESA (Math Science Engineering Achievement) provides support to students in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) degree programs who are working towards transferring to a four-year institution. MESA offers support with textbooks, dedicated study space, workshops, and help with scholarships and internships. Students in the MESA program develop collaborative and professional skills while working on their chosen educational program. To qualify for MESA, students need to be receiving financial aid support. For additional information, email us at MESA@shastacollege.edu or call 530-375-8635. Partners in Access to College Education � PACE (formerly DSPS) Shasta College offers students with disabilities numerous services including counseling and academic advisement, readers, note-taking support, e-texts, audio format texts, in-class interpreting for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, special equipment, assistive technology, and test facilitation. These services are available to students attending either the main Shasta College campus or the extended education locations throughout the District, and students in online courses. The PACE Counselor works with students to evaluate their educational needs and to plan and authorize appropriate academic adjustments. Classes are provided through Career and Life Success (CALS) curriculum. For more information on the various programs and services available through PACE, email pace- services@shastacollege.edu or call (530) 242-7790. Current PACE students should check the PACE page in Canvas regularly for program updates. College to Career (C2C) College to Career (C2C) program provides academic and vocational support to students with Intellectual Disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. It is a planned three-year programthat supports students in areas such as academic/study skills, soft skills, employment readiness, and job preparation with on-site job coaching during work experience, leading to competitive, integrated employment. Students can choose from a variety of Career Training classes: Customer Service, Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Dining Service, Culinary, Retail, Computers Basics, Landscaping, Horticulture, Hospitality, Office Skills, Welding, and many more! C2C has a dedicated support lab where C2C students can meet with ed coaches for individual or group support. More information can be found at the College to Career website: www.shastacollege.edu/student- resources/student-services/college-to-career-c2c/ or call (530) 395- 8630, located at the Shasta College Main Campus, room 2004. Active C2C students can check the C2C Canvas page for program updates and community events. Shasta CARES (Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education for Safety) Program Shasta CARES is a collaboration dedicated to uprooting interpersonal violence in our diverse community. Through Shasta CARES, Shasta College has developed a collaborative environment to address campus stalking, domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Campus departments work together to create a trauma-informed response and develop culturally competent violence prevention programs. Shasta CARES provides primary prevention programming and events to educate the campus on realities of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The events and workshops promote healthy behaviors, equity, safety and accountability. Students and employees can access the following confidential services through our partnerships with One SAFE Place, Empower Tehama, and Human Response Network: crisis counseling, emergency shelter, legal assistance, court accompaniment, resources and referrals, victim advocacy, case management, emergency food and clothing, and support groups. For more information, visit the Shasta CARES website on the Shasta College website at www.shastacollege.edu/shastacares. SCI*FI (Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence) SCI*FI is an educational support program for students who are current or former foster youth under age 26. SCI*FI also supports homeless youth enrolled at Shasta College who are under age 25. Academic counseling, weekly workshops, academic and financial support, and individual mentoring help students succeed in their coursework and also develop the skills needed to foster a stable transition into independence. Services are available in person or remotely. A study lab is available in Room 2012. Additional information is available at (530) 242-7556, by email at scifi@shastacollege.edu, and through the SCI*FI website. STEP-UP � Rising Scholars STEP-UP--Rising Scholars is an educational and support program for current and formerly incarcerated juveniles and adults in Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Students selected for STEP-UP meet eligibility requirements including recommendation for the program by partnering agencies and our Campus Safety Director. STEP-UP students are provided limited indirect financial, and staff support to assist them in registering for classes and then to obtain textbooks and course materials needed to complete courses of study that prepare them to secure employment and thrive in their chosen career. STEP- UP provides for justice-involved students by providing access to community and campus resources, along with assisting them in gaining access to apprenticeship and expungement programs. Among the services we provide for students are access to dedicated academic counselors, academic mentors, and financial aid staff. STEP-UP employs a case management cohort-based model to ensure students are supported in meeting basic needs to ensure success while pursuing a certificate or degree. STEP-UP works closely with partners in the local community. For more information about eligibility or to become involved, please contact Robert Bowman at (530) 242-7639 or email bowman@shastacollege.edu Student Life The Office of Student Life is committed to creating an engaging and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We believe in the power of student involvement and are here to help you make the most of your time at our college. Whether you're looking to connect with peers, develop new skills, or make lasting memories, we're here 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activites 234 to support you every step of the way. We host events to support Student Senate, clubs, and organizations, guide international students who wish to study abroad or visit Shasta College, and help to maintain student academic integrity. We also aid students who would like to graduate by planning the Commencement Ceremony in May. If you have any questions, you can stop by our office, 2318, located in the 2300 building, calling us at (530) 242-7743, or you can contact us via email at studentlife@shastacollege.edu. TRIO Programs TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program for eligible full-time students who are first generation and limited income and who are preparing to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree. TRIO-SSS provides support services such as tutoring, counseling, calculator loans, financial literacy workshops, cultural and social activities, university tours, and transfer assistance. For additional information on SSS, please visit room 2070 in the Student Center, call (530) 242-7690, or email us at trio@shastacollege.edu. Current TRIO SSS students should check the TRIO SSS page in Canvas regularly for program updates. The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) identifies and assists 6th through 12th grade students who are first generation and limited income and who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial aid information to participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue their education at a postsecondary institution of their choice and graduate from college. The program serves 500 students in Shasta County. For more information, please contact the Project Director at (530) 242-7690, or email us at trio@shastacollege.edu. TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program provides comprehensive support to first-generation limited income high school students in their academic and college access preparation. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary learning. Upward Bound students participate in a six- week summer residential program at Shasta College. Upward Bound serves 65 students at Enterprise and Central Valley High Schools and 60 students at Corning High School. For more information, please contact the Project Director at (530) 242-7690, or email us at trio@shastacollege.edu. UMOJA Program The Shasta College Umoja Program supports the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. This program promotes and instills values for participants including purpose, unity, community and accountability among others. Program benefits include community support, mentorship, service learning, field trips, academic counseling, peer tutoring, scholarships, and a STU 1 course cohort model. Learn more about Umoja by visiting their office, located in room 2066, or by contacting the program coordinator at (530) 242-7757 or via email at hcoe@shastacollege.edu. You can also find out more information or apply at https://www.shastacollege.edu/student- life/student-services/umoja-program. Veterans Services & VA Educational Benefits The VA Certifying Official in the Veterans Support & Success Center serves as your liaison between the school and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help you apply for and maintain your VA educational benefits. We provide support to help you with your education and information on the latest programs and regulations, Credit for Prior Learning, Admissions/Financial Aid, Veterans Readiness & Employment, etc. Be sure to apply for your benefits early, as eligibility may take several weeks to process. Veterans Services also provides campus support and services to students who are not planning to utilize benefits and have served in the Military, are currently serving, and their dependents. All new students serving in the Military, Veterans, and their dependents, to Shasta College should call for information at (530) 242-7597 or visit the Veterans Support & Success Center in the 1500 building, located on the Redding Campus. For more information about Veterans Services please visit our website at www.shastacollege.edu/veterans. The Tehama Campus Veterans Center is located in the 7400 building at 770 Diamond Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080. A computer lab, student services support, and quiet space is available. The Veterans Counselor can assist you in your educational planning and development of the required Educational Plan for your benefits. To schedule an appointment with the Veterans Counselor, call Veterans Services, located in Building 1500 on the Redding campus, at (530) 242-7597 Course protection Guarantee under the Veterans Benefits & Transition Act of 2018 In compliance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Shasta College will not impose the following penalties to covered individuals* due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: � Prevent nor delay the student's enrollment, � Assess late fees, � Deny access to any resources available to other students who have met their financial obligations, or � Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding To qualify for this provision, covered individuals are required to: � Provide a copy of a Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of Benefits**; � Submit a Request for Certification of VA Education Benefits (to the Veterans Certifying Official in the 1500 building); � Provide additional information needed to certify the enrollment as required by the Veterans Certifying Official. This provision ends on the earlier of the following dates: � The date on which payment from the VA is made to the institution � 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility and Request for Certification *A covered individual is defined as any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Veterans Readiness & Employment Program (Chapter 31), Chapter 33, or the Fry Scholarship. **VA defines "Certificate of Eligibility" to be any documentation provided by the VA that serves to verify eligibility under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33. For example, a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), a Statement of Benefits, or a Tungsten Network Purchase Order. Chapter 33 recipients may access a Statement of Benefits online at www.va.gov. It will be the student's responsibility to pay the school: � Any remaining balance should the student register in courses that are not required for their educational objective and therefore not covered by the VA � Any percentage of Chapter 33 below the 100% benefit rating. Shasta College reserves the right to follow normal collection procedures for any difference between the amount of a covered individual's financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement. Student Activities Art The Art Department has sponsored exhibitions of work by contemporary national and international artists and its faculty, as well as juried student shows. The Gallery and Visiting Artist programs are central to the department and college's mission of providing an exceptional fundamental curriculum for transfer, career-technical opportunities, basic skills education, and the opportunity for students to develop critical thinking, effective communication, global awareness, self-efficacy, and workplace skills. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730. Athletics Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activities_________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 235 Shasta College, a member of the Golden Valley Conference, Northern California Football Conference, the Big-8 Conference, and the Central Valley Conference, offers strong and varied athletic opportunities for students. The athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a lap swimming pool and a diving pool, lighted tennis courts, a weight training room, a cardio exercise room, a well-lighted football stadium, all-weather track and field facility, baseball and softball diamonds, and soccer fields. Shasta College students participate in baseball, basketball, cross- country, football, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Questions regarding athletic eligibility should be directed to the Dean of Physical Education and Athletics at (530) 242-7595 or check our website at www.shastacollegeathletics.com. Honor Society Shasta College established the Beta Mu Mu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society on March 19, 2004. The Phi Theta Kappa mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students; and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. Honor society members are invited to join by email and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have completed 12 or more transferable units at Shasta College. Invitations to join are emailed out approximately four weeks into the semester, where eligible students can gain more information about the society and register/pay online. Membership is granted once the eligibility requirements have been met and the appropriate dues are collected. For more information, visit the chapter web site at https://www.shastacollege.edu/student-resources/student-life/clubs- organizations/phi-theta-kappa-beta-mu-mu-chapter/ Housing Shasta College maintains two dormitories, one for 63 females and one for 63 males. A Commons building providing recreational space and equipment for both indoor and outdoor activities is part of the facility. A "residents only" kitchen equipped with microwaves, two stoves/ovens, a gas BBQ grill, and an ice/water machine is located in the Commons along with a computer lab and TV lounge. Social and recreational activities are programmed for the enjoyment of the residents. The Commons building is staffed 24 hours a day throughout the academic year. Housing staff continually conduct safety and security walk-throughs to ensure that the facilities are secured, and the facility employs video surveillance equipment for security purposes. Students must carry at least 12 units and maintain a 2.0 GPA to reside in the dormitories. To reserve a space in the Residence Halls � or to be placed on the waiting list � go to the Shasta College Dorm webpage https://www.shastacollege.edu/student-resources/the-basic-needs- resource-center/dorms/ fill out the Dorm Interest Form, and potential residents will be contacted by the Housing Office regarding the process to reserve a spot in the Dorms. Due to the limited number of spaces available each semester, students are encouraged to reserve a space at least six (6) months prior to the start of the semester. For more information, you may call (530) 242-7739. Off Campus: The College is interested in its students having suitable housing. For students who cannot be accommodated in the dormitories or who prefer to live off-campus, The Basic Needs Center maintains a list of apartment complexes and property management agencies in the Redding community, which is available to students upon request. Music The Music Department offers a wide range of musical opportunities that include workshops, clinics, guest performances, concerts, and the summer musical, in addition to regular ensembles and core music theory classes. All students are welcome, and do not need to be music majors to participate in ensembles. The Concert Choir, Concert Orchestra, Community Chorale, and Jazz Big Band offer non-audition opportunities for aspiring singers and instrumentalists to increase their knowledge of Western concert music praxis and their sense of ensemble. Community members may also participate in the Shasta Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band (audition-only). The department is a force for creativity on campus and offers the general student a chance to participate more richly in regional music culture. For more information, call (530) 242-7766. Student Clubs Get involved! Shasta College is home to many existing clubs and organizations. At Shasta College, we aim to produce well-rounded, global citizens who know how to step in, step up, take the lead, and create action. Opportunities to develop your leadership skills can be as beneficial as your Shasta College classroom education when transferring on to a four-year institution or considering employment offerings. Using the Club Canvas page, connecting has never been easier! Club members and advisors are able to mingle virtually, add their events to a shared calendar and view club training tutorials 24/7. For a complete list of active and recently active clubs, please visit www.shastacollege.edu/clubs, or see us in person in the Office of Student Life, located in the 2300 Building (room 2318), or call (530) 242-7743. If you don't see an existing club that interests you, you can start one! Student ID Cards When you register at Shasta College, you will be offered the opportunity to buy your Student ID Card from the Shasta College Student Senate. Funds from the card help Student Senate in financing events; such as, concerts, Club Kick-Off, Constitution Day, and other Student Senate and Interclub Council events. The card allows reduced admission to various Student Senate sponsored activities, as well as discounts from popular vendors and restaurants around town. Lastly, funds from the purchase of this card go toward many campus enhancement projects. The ID card may be purchased each semester. Information will be available during registration or at the Student Success Center online at https://www.shastacollege.edu/admissions- registration/student-id-card-representation-fee/. This card is your passport that will help to involve you in college activities. Student Senate Lending Library The Student Senate collects unwanted textbooks at the end of each semester. These books are then lent to students in need who may not have the resources to purchase the book otherwise. Any student borrowing books is required to have a valid Student ID Card. Student Senate/Student Government The organized "student voice" to the campus community is facilitated through the Student Senate. Student views are represented on councils and committees of the college, and the Student Senate President is a member of the Board of Trustees. Student concerns are channeled through the Student Senate, which meets weekly. Contact Student Life for dates and times at (530) 242-7743. Student Senate focuses its attention on three main areas of concern: student needs and concerns, campus activities, and student services. Shasta College students are encouraged to participate in the Student Senate. Students are elected and/or appointed to positions in the various levels of the Student Senate. The development of leadership qualities through participation is considered to be of prime importance in student self-government at the College. You can apply online to be a senator by visiting https://www.shastacollege.edu/student- resources/student-life/student-senate/. Theatre Arts Shasta College Theatre Arts offers learning opportunities in acting, scriptwriting, theatre practice and history, production, and technical theatre. The faculty and staff value diversity and create a welcoming environment, inviting all students and community members to participate in classes and productions. The department features a variety of mainstage productions, including comedies, dramas, and musicals. Classes are offered in-person and online. Rehearsals and performances are scheduled during the evenings and on weekends. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________Chapter 7: Services for Students, Special Programs, and Student Activities 236 Chapter 8: The College A Brief History Shasta College was founded in 1948 as part of the Shasta Union High School District. In the Centennial year of California and Shasta County (1950), Shasta College opened its doors on Eureka Way in the Fall with 256 day students. As part of the state's Centennial celebration, President Harry S. Truman spoke at the college's Thompson Field. There were 26 original faculty members. Shasta College grew so rapidly that, in 1964, voters approved a bond issue for construction of a 337-acre campus at the main campus location. The present Shasta College main campus was originally a fur and trading center of the Wintu Indians, later occupied by a soldier and his family after the Mexican-American War. Today, Shasta College extends its educational, cultural, and recreational facilities and services to all people in Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties, including parts of Lassen, Modoc, and Humboldt Counties, an area that is more than 10,000 square miles, which is larger than the State of Massachusetts. An eight-member Board of Trustees, which includes a non-voting Student Trustee, represents the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District. The Shasta College mascot is the Knight. In 1955 the Shasta College Motor Knights Club built a knight with a suit of armor and lance. His name is "Oakey Doaks" (named for a cartoon character of the time). In 2012, a serious storm destroyed the original Oakey Doaks. Shasta College Welding Club students fabricated a replacement for the original Knight, and fabricated one additional Knight. The new Oakey Doaks Knights are mounted in front of the gym and at the football stadium entrance. Between 2004 and 2009, the Intermountain, Trinity, and Tehama Campuses were established, with permanent buildings and high-tech classrooms. A state-of-the-art $1.5 million Early Childhood Education child care center and instructional facility opened on the Redding Campus in the fall of 2005. In the fall of 2007, a 44,000 square foot Health Sciences and University Center opened, which houses the college's Dental Hygiene and Nursing Programs. It also serves as host to baccalaureate degree programs offered by both public and private universities. In Spring 2018, Shasta College awarded its first Bachelor's degrees in Health Information Management. Shasta College is part of the California Community College system, which is the largest system of higher education in the world, with 116 colleges organized into 72 districts. The college has articulation agreements to facilitate transfer to the University of California and California State University systems, and many private college campuses. Because of the diversified goals and needs of its students, Shasta College offers a wide range of programs and services, including counseling, tutoring, financial aid, performing arts and athletic events, student activities, veterans' services, cultural events, lecture series, workshops, and art exhibits. Shasta College has extensive offerings via online learning as well. Shasta College also offers instruction and student services at the Downtown Campus, Intermountain Campus, Tehama Campus, and Trinity Campus and each location utilizes computer-assisted learning to supplement on-site courses. Fall 2020 marked the 70th Anniversary of Shasta College, serving the north state with pride and distinction. Motor Vehicles on Campus Operation of motor vehicles on the Shasta College campus must be conducted in a manner which ensures the safety of the driver, passengers, pedestrians, and/or any others, and which prevents damage to college property. The college is not responsible for loss of any property or damage to any property sustained by any person parking on campus. Parking on Campus: PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK ON CAMPUS (Redding Main Campus and Tehama Campus). ALL PARKING IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. PARKING PERMITS ARE SOLD WITH NO GUARANTEE OF SPACE AVAILABILITY. Parking on campus is a privilege extended by the Board of Trustees to those who have college-related business. Drivers of vehicles on college property shall comply with the rules and regulations of the college. Parking privileges can be withdrawn for violations of parking and traffic regulations. Regulations and review process information are provided online at www.shastacollege.edu/campussafety, or may be obtained from Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910, option 5. Permits may be obtained through the Shasta College portal or a daily permit dispenser. Cost of Parking Permit: Refer to the Schedule of Classes or call (530) 242-7910. Daily Parking Permits are available from parking permit dispensers in various locations throughout the campus parking lots. These are valid for the day on which the permit is purchased. All vehicles must be registered to park on campus. There are no exceptions. Should you receive a citation, follow the written instructions on the front of the citation. Restricted parking where regular permits are not valid: 30 minute zones, staff spaces, handicapped spaces (blue), and car pool spaces. Car Pool Parking requires the purchase of a student semester permit and an additional registration without additional cost through the Campus Safety Department. Enforcement: Campus parking and traffic safety regulations are enforced by Shasta College and the Redding Police Department. The Campus Safety Office issues parking citations for violations. For additional information, contact campus parking at (530) 242-7910, option 5. See AP 6750 for more information. Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) The Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Division at Shasta College is an integral part of the California Community College system, investing funding and resources in industry sectors that are key to California's economic growth. The goal is to invest in the skills of California's workforce � now and in the future � through partnerships with the K-12 system, local businesses, and industry partners that result in highly specialized industry training, technical consulting, and business development. The end result is to meet the industry's need for skilled workers. Shasta College is host to various grants focused on industry specific pathways, including the CAL FIRE Forest Health and California Apprenticeship Initiative grants funding employer-driven skills training in the forest sector and implementing innovative apprenticeships in business pathways such as accounting. ADULT EDUCATION Through its adult education programs, California offers learners a diverse range of knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents, and family and community members. Adult education has been an important part of California's education system since the early years of statehood. The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) is a statewide initiative between the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and the California Department of Education (CDE) to implement regional plans for California adult education under AB104. Shasta College was approved to be the fiscal agent between all participating members within the three-county region. All members consist of various K-12 Districts, County Offices of Education and Shasta College. CAEP funds are used to assist non-credit students in various pathways leading to educational goals and sustainable employment opportunities. Chapter 8: The College______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 237 The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Adult Education Consortium (STTAEC), using the brand name Better.Jobs, works collaboratively with various community and educational partners to create, expand and streamline educational programming for adults (18+) interested in training in one or more of these areas: � Basic skills, GED, High School diploma/equivalency � Citizenship, ESL � Entry/Re-entry into the workforce (Including explicit ability for older adults to access these programs) � Adult programs "primarily designed to develop knowledge and skills to assist elementary and secondary school children to succeed academically in school" (includes child development for elementary and secondary school children) � Adults with disabilities programs � Short term CTE (career technical education) programs � Pre-apprenticeship programs/activities For more information on Better Jobs programs and services, please visit better.jobs Additional Resources: https://better.jobs/program-flyers/ OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP: The EWD Office of Apprenticeship offers two state-registered apprenticeship programs: The California Registered Apprenticeship Forest Training (CRAFT) within the Logging & Forestry sector, and the Accounting Services Employment Training (A$ET) Accounting apprenticeship for Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers. These programs provide students with the opportunity to earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience in their chosen field while simultaneously pursuing their education. Upon completion, participants receive valuable certifications that enhance career advancement opportunities, making these programs an excellent pathway for students seeking full-time employment and professional growth within their field of study. CALIFORNIANS FOR ALL COLLEGE CORPS: In partnership with #CaliforniasForAll College Corps, College Corps at Shasta College will provide up to 60 college students with service opportunities in areas of community need such as K-12 schools, food banks/pantries or climate action organizations. The College Corps program has three core goals: 1. Engage Shasta College students in meaningful service opportunities that build career pathways, leadership skills and civic responsibility 2. Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt 3. Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities. Students who complete 450 hours of service with College Corps at Shasta College will receive the following benefits: � $10,000 in Financial Aid which includes a $7,000 stipend (living allowance), plus a $3,000 Education Award � Real-world job experience and skills to add to their resume � Access to workforce skills training, networking, and professional development opportunities The College Corps program at Shasta College is proud to include AB540 Ca Dream Act Students in this statewide service program. EWD CAREER SERVICES - CAREER CAF�: The Career Caf� is an essential resource for Shasta College students and graduates looking for employment, internships, work experience education, and career readiness support. Our team partners with faculty and employers to connect students with a wide range of career opportunities. We also provide personalized assistance with resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies, helping students build the skills and confidence needed to successfully transition from education to the workforce. Additionally, we offer student onboarding employment services, assisting with obtaining identification documents required for hiring and facilitating other employment processing to ensure a smooth transition into the Shasta College student worker experience. EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT: Shasta College has expanded its employer engagement efforts to include more than 20 counties. Shasta College employs 8 Directors of Employer Partnership (DEPs) to facilitate these activities. The DEPs work regionally to expand work-based learning opportunities and facilitate job placement for community college students, with a focus on supporting disproportionately impacted (DI) communities. They develop strategic work plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes to recruit employers for internships, job placements, and work-based learning activities such as tours and classroom engagements. Collaborating with faculty, they integrate these opportunities into academic programs and ensure that students are connected with resources that enhance their career readiness. In addition, the DEPs prioritize job placement by partnering with career centers, faculty, and employers to match upcoming graduates with aligned job openings. They support employers in posting positions on job platforms, oversee case management for graduates, and track employment outcomes. To improve employer responsiveness, they engage in program development, apprenticeship initiatives, and training, while maintaining regular communication to address. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Community Education is a program that is fee-based, not-for-credit, and meant for everyone in our community, regardless of age. The mission is to provide relevant educational experiences that help people achieve their goals. These goals may be to learn or engage in a new activity, personal growth and enrichment, professional development, or learning through trips and travel opportunities. BUSINESS TRAINING CENTER: The Business Training Center is the branch of Community Education that is dedicated to professional development. We do this through enrollment-based courses, found in our catalog, or by contracting with local business and organizations to train a cohort of employees. By partnering with local business and industry, the Business Training Center is able to enhance our community's economic growth through cost-effective, results-oriented training services that are relevant and performance based. It also offers to qualified businesses special funding opportunities for training through the Employment and Training Panel (ETP). For more information on Community Education and Business Training Center: www.shastacollege.edu/communityeducation OUTREACH: Our community and high school outreach programs include N.E.W. (Non-traditional Employment for Women), CTE Academies, CTE Preview Day and CTE Outreach. Extended Education The Extended Education Division of Shasta College is assigned the responsibility to provide access to higher education for residents in and near their communities, including nontraditional patterns of campus-based education and programs. Extended Education and Distance Learning offerings expand community members' opportunities to engage in lifelong learning, complete college degrees and certificates, expand their interests, improve or broaden their occupational and professional preparation, or otherwise further their educational goals. Classes are held at each of the three campuses listed below as well as other locations throughout the District. Classes are offered in a variety of formats including face-to-face instruction and online, and many students are now able to complete their degree or certificate without commuting to the Redding campus. Office hours at each campus are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 8: The College 238 Shasta College Tehama Campus 770 Diamond Avenue, Red Bluff, CA 96080 530-242-7750, option 6; tehama@shastacollege.edu Shasta College Intermountain Campus 37581 Mountain View Road, Burney, CA 96013 530-242-7750, option 4; intermountain@shastacollege.edu Shasta College Trinity Campus 30 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA 96093 530-242-7750, option 5; trinity@shastacollege.edu Services available at each campus include admissions assistance, on- site registration and counseling, orientation, tutoring, and career guidance. Field Trips and Excursions Liability Policy Throughout the semester/school year, the District may sponsor off- campus, extra-curricular field trips/excursions. If you choose to participate, be advised that pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sub-Chapter 5, Section 55220, you have agreed to hold the District, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with your participation in the activity. Foundation The Shasta College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation comprised of volunteers representing Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Since its establishment in 1995, the Foundation's primary purpose has been to raise funds to support and benefit the Shasta- Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District. The Shasta College Foundation is proud to serve our students and our communities by acting as a fiscal agent for various education-focused funds and entities, and by supporting activities and events which cultivate personal growth and build positive relationships within our communities. Contributions to the Shasta College Foundation take many forms: gifts of cash, gifts in kind, stock or securities, trusts, real estate, gifts in memoriam, wills and bequests. The Shasta College Foundation Executive Director is available to assist donors in establishing scholarships and in making other contributions. Please write or call: Andree Blanchier, Executive Director Shasta College Foundation P.O. Box 496006 Redding, CA 96049-6006 (530) 242-7512 www.shastacollege.edu/Foundation Jeanne Clery Campus Safety (Clery Act) Shasta College complies with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety (Clery Act). The Clery Act provides students, their families and Shasta College faculty and employees with accurate, complete, and timely information about safety on campuses so that they can make informed decisions. The Shasta College Annual Security Report (ASR) is provided to help ensure a safe environment for our college community and prospective students and employees. This document contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, non-campus property used for educational purposes, and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus as well as fires that occurred in on- campus housing facilities. Additionally, the report provides valuable safety and security information including descriptions of the campus safety programs and policies, information regarding safety notification and emergency response procedures, missing student notification procedures, campus law enforcement, sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking prevention programs, and fire safety programs. A complete copy of the ASR may be obtained from the Campus Safety Office located in Building 6500 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Students are notified of the report availability via e-mail, web site, and new student orientations. Faculty and staff receive notification via e-mail or campus mail. The report is also available through our Campus Safety website: www.shastacollege.edu/asr and can be downloaded in PDF format. For more information, contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910. Open Enrollment Board Policy 5052 Approved by the Board of Trustees 01/15/2020 Reference: Title 5, Section 51006 All courses, course sections, and classes of the District shall be open for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the college. Enrollment may be subject to any priority system that has been established. Enrollment may also be limited to students meeting properly validated prerequisites and corequisites, or due to other practical considerations such as exemptions set out in statute or regulation. In consultation with program faculty or staff, the Superintendent/President has the authority to establish procedures that provide for special admission requirements for special programs as permitted by statute or regulation. The Superintendent/President shall assure that this policy is published in the catalog and schedule of classes. See Administrative Procedure 5052 Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (AB 1088, amends Ed Code 67385.7) Starting January 1, 2006, post-secondary education districts are required through AB 1088 to provide all incoming students with educational and preventive information about sexual violence, in addition to the sexual harassment information required by Ed Code 66281.5. During orientation and throughout the year, Shasta College provides primary prevention programs and events. In accordance with Assembly Bill 1088, Shasta College implements procedures to ensure that students, faculty, and staff who are survivors of sexual violence on or off campus receive assistance, treatment, information, and resource referrals. Shasta College collaborates with local law enforcement and advocacy agencies such as One SAFE Place, Empower Tehama, and Human Response Network to provide response and services for survivors through our Shasta CARES (Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education for Safety) program. Any sexual assault or physical abuse, including, but not limited to, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined by California law, whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, occurring on District property, in connection with all the academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the District, whether those programs take place in the District's facilities or at another location, or on an off-campus site or facility maintained by the District, or on grounds or facilities maintained by a student organization, is a violation of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures and employee or student discipline procedures. You can find out more information regarding our Sexual Assault Policy (BP 3540) on the Shasta College website at https://www.shastacollege.edu/about/leadership-organization/board- of-trustees/board-policies-administrative-procedures. Throughout each semester, Shasta College Campus Safety and Shasta CARES provide students and employees with primary prevention training and events. The campus hosts awareness programs that promote the awareness and prevention of rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. These programs provide students and staff with an understanding of their rights, definitions and safety tips. Chapter 8: The College______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 239 Further, Shasta College Campus Safety and Shasta CARES provide our campus with the tools needed to: � recognize the signs, be positive bystanders and have a healthy way to express themselves so we can prevent incidences from occurring before they are happening; � shift cultural and social norms by changing knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behavior, and skills that support violence; and � promote behaviors that define and support equity, healthy relationships, and conflict resolution. For further information, visit Campus Safety and Shasta CARES on the Shasta College website at www.shastacollege.edu/shastacares. You may also contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization and Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE; Provision, Section 304) and Senate Bill 967 Student safety: sexual assault ("Yes Means Yes" Affirmative Consent Law) President Obama strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act on March 7, 2013. The bill included the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), which amends the Clery Act and affords additional rights to campus survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. This amendment improves transparency, accountability and education regarding these issues on campus. Every post-secondary institution participating in Title IV financial aid programs is required to: � Report domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, beyond crime categories the Clery Act already mandates as well as crimes motivated by gender identity or national origin; � Adopt certain student discipline procedures, such as for notifying alleged victims of their rights; and � Adopt certain institutional policies and procedures to prevent and address campus sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking such as: primary prevention programs for new students and employees, ongoing primary prevention education programs and procedures to be followed after an incident occurs. "Yes Means Yes" Affirmative Consent Definition: "Affirmative consent" means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. It is the responsibility of each person involved in the sexual activity to ensure that they have 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. For a complete referral to all of the changes and implementations, please visit: VAWA and "Yes Means Yes". Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (SPARC) Prevention Training: All incoming and returning students are strongly encouraged to complete an online primary prevention program called the Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (SPARC). This is an online program designed to help you deal with the issues of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, and stalking. SPARC covers crucial topics like consent, healthy and unhealthy relationships, what to do in the event violence occurs, and more. You will also learn how to identify potentially dangerous situations as well as how to intervene to put a stop to them. SPARC gives you the knowledge and power to make your campus safer - for you, and for the people you care about. The website URL is: https://www.shastacollege.edu/campus- safety/services/sexual-interpersonal-violence-prevention-and- response-course-sparc-program/. For more information, contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910. Transportation Public transportation is available within our District. RABA (Redding Area Bus Authority) http://www.rabaride.com/ RABA provides rides to over 650,000 people each year, and has been serving the Redding, Shasta Lake and Anderson communities since 1981. Their website shows all of the RABA bus routes, hours of operation, fares and tips on using the service, and additional information including the location of each bus stop along the route. Their Customer Service Center is also available at (530) 241-2877 for all of your route and schedule questions and to purchase tickets and passes. TRAX (Tehama Rural Area Express) http://www.taketrax.com Fixed route bus service connecting Red Bluff, Corning, Los Molinos, Gerber, Tehama and places in-between. City routes are available in Red Bluff and Corning, and special morning commuter runs are available along the Highway 99E and 99W corridors which connect to city routes. Their website contains information on routes, fares, etc. Special discounted fares are available for seniors, students and the disabled. TRINITY TRANSIT http://trinitytransit.org Trinity Transit is the public transit operator for Trinity County. It operates two fixed-route services in the County: the Weaverville Shuttle and the Hayfork-Weaverville Bus, and a pilot program service in Lewiston and Trinity Center and between Weaverville and Willow Creek. The Weaverville Shuttle operates hourly within Weaverville, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It stops at numerous destinations, including Weaver Creek Senior Apartments, the Senior Center, the Trinity Hospital, Library, Social Services Complex, and the Post Office. Unlawful Discrimination Policy Compliance Statement: The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (the "District") complies with the California Education Code, Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, in addition to all other governing federal, state, and local laws. Anti-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of the District to provide an environment free from unlawful discrimination and the District is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and access in its education programs and employment, including physical access to mobility- impaired individuals. No individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion (or religious creed), age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity that is administered by, funded directly by, or that receives any financial assistance from the Chancellor or Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges or the District. The District's strict forbiddance and zero tolerance of any form of unlawful discrimination includes harassment based on sex and any other protected status, i.e., unwelcome sexual advances and other 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 8: The College 240 unwelcome verbal and physical conduct, as defined by governing federal and state laws and applicable District policies. The District has adopted administrative procedures to ensure that complaints of unlawful discrimination are addressed promptly and equitably in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws and/or policies. An individual who believes that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, including harassment based on sex or any other protected status, may file a complaint under Administrative Procedure (AP) 3430 (Prohibition of Harassment)/Administrative Procedure (AP) 3435 (Discrimination and Harassment Complaints and Investigations), a copy of which can be found in the District's Human Resources Office, Administrative Building 100, Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003, (530) 242-7640. An individual may also obtain a copy of the governing complaint procedure at the Campus Center Building 2000 in the Student Services Office or from the District's website at http://www.shastacollege.edu/Student%20Services/DSPS/Pages/Dis crimination-Complaint-Procedure.aspx. � Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer: To obtain more information about the District's nondiscrimination policy generally or prohibition against sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact Marrianne Williams, Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, California 96049-6006, (530) 242-7649, mewilliams@shastacollege.edu. � Section 504/Title II Coordinator: To obtain more information about the District's prohibition of discrimination against students with disabilities, please contact Sandra Hamilton Slane, Dean of Student Services and Section 504 Coordinator, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, California 96049-6006, (530) 242-7799, sslane@shastacollege.edu. Filing a Complaint of Discrimination: To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination involving students only, please contact Dr. Timothy Johnston, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services, at (530) 242-7621 or tjohnston@shastacollege.edu. For a complaint of unlawful discrimination involving an employee, please contact Marrianne Williams, Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at (530) 242-7649, mewilliams@shastacollege.edu. For all other complaints involving allegations of unlawful discrimination or if you have questions about the complaint filing procedure generally, please contact the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at the contact information listed above. An individual who wishes to file an unlawful discrimination complaint is encouraged to complete and sign the District's Unlawful Discrimination Complaint Form (Form). However, the District will treat a written and signed complaint submitted in a different format, such as a letter or e-mail, as if it were filed using the Form and will address its merits in a manner consistent with AP 3430. The District will promptly and equitably investigate complaints of unlawful discrimination that meet the requirements of AP 3430. This equitable process will include the opportunity for the complainant to identify and present relevant witnesses and evidence for the District's consideration during the investigation in a manner consistent with AP 3430. The District will issue a written notice of its findings of its investigation under its formal resolution procedures within 90 days of receiving a complaint of unlawful discrimination. If the District finds that unlawful discrimination, including harassment and/or retaliation, occurred, the District will take appropriate action to remedy the unlawful discrimination. Retaliation against an individual who has filed a complaint of unlawful discrimination or participated in an investigation regarding such a complaint is strictly prohibited. Declaraci�n de cumplimiento: El Distrito Conjunto de Colegios Comunitarios de Shasta-Tehama-Trinity (el "Distrito") cumple con el C�digo de Educaci�n de California, T�tulo 5 del C�digo de Regulaciones de California, la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, T�tulo IX de las Enmiendas de Educaci�n de 1972 y la Secci�n 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitaci�n de 1973 y el T�tulo II del Acta para los Norteamericanos con Discapacidades, adem�s de todas las dem�s leyes que rigen federales, estatales y locales. Pol�tica Anti-Discriminaci�n: Es la pol�tica del Distrito para proporcionar un ambiente libre de discriminaci�n ilegal, y el Distrito se compromete a garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades y el acceso a sus programas de educaci�n y empleo, incluyendo el acceso f�sico a las personas con movilidad reducida. Ning�n individuo por raza, color, origen nacional, grupo �tnico, origen nacional, ascendencia, religi�n (o credo religioso), edad, sexo, identidad de g�nero, expresi�n de g�nero, orientaci�n sexual, estado civil, f�sica o mental discapacidad, condici�n m�dica, informaci�n gen�tica, estado militar o veterano, o por estas caracter�sticas percibidas o basadas en asociaci�n con una persona o grupo con una o m�s de estas caracter�sticas reales, se negar� el acceso pleno e igual a los beneficios de discriminaci�n bajo cualquier programa o actividad que se administra por el Canciller. La estricta prohibici�n del Distrito y la tolerancia cero de cualquier forma de discriminaci�n ilegal incluye acoso por raz�n de sexo y cualquier otra condici�n protegida, es decir, los avances sexuales no deseados y otra conducta verbal y f�sico no deseado, como se define por las leyes vigentes federales y estatales y las pol�ticas aplicables del Distrito. El Distrito ha adoptado los procedimientos administrativos para asegurar que las quejas de discriminaci�n ilegal se env�an r�pidamente y de manera equitativa en el cumplimiento de gobernar, el estado y las leyes y/o pol�ticas locales federales. Una persona que cree que �l/ella ha sido objeto de discriminaci�n ilegal, incluyendo a base de acoso sexual o cualquier otra condici�n protegida, puede presentar una queja en virtud del Procedimiento Administrativo (AP) 3430 (Prohibici�n de Acoso)/Procedimiento Administrativo (AP) 3435 (Quejas e Investigaciones de Discriminaci�n y Acoso), una copia del cual puede se encuentra en la Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo 100, Sala 121, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003, (530) 242-7640. Un individuo tambi�n puede obtener una copia del procedimiento de quejas que rige en el Edificio Campus Center 2000 en la Oficina de Servicios para el Estudiante o desde el sitio web del Distrito en http://www.shastacollege.edu/Student%20Services/DSPS/Pages/Dis crimination-Complaint -Procedure.aspx. � Vicepresidente Adjunta de Recursos Humanos/Oficial de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: Para obtener m�s informaci�n sobre la pol�tica de discriminaci�n del Distrito en general o la prohibici�n de la discriminaci�n sexual bajo el T�tulo IX, por favor, p�ngase en contacto con el Vicepresidente Adjunta de Recursos Humanos y Oficial de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, California 96049-6006, (530) 242-7649, mewilliams@shastacollege.edu. � Secci�n 504/T�tulo II Coordinador: Para obtener m�s informaci�n acerca de la prohibici�n del Distrito de la discriminaci�n contra los estudiantes con discapacidad, por favor, p�ngase en contacto con Sandra Hamilton Slane, Decana de Estudiantes y el Coordinador de la Secci�n 504, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, California 96049- 6006, (530) 242-7799, sslane@shastacollege.edu. La presentaci�n de una queja de discriminaci�n: Para presentar una queja de discriminaci�n ilegal que involucra a los estudiantes solamente, por favor, p�ngase en contacto con el Dr. Timothy Johnston, Asistente Superintendente/Vicepresidente de Servicios Estudiantiles, al (530) 242-7621 o tjohnston@shastacollege.edu. Para una queja de discriminaci�n ilegal que involucra a un empleado, por favor, p�ngase en contacto con el Vicepresidente Adjunta de Recursos Humanos y Oficial de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo al (530) 242-7649, mewilliams@shastacollege.edu. Para el resto de las quejas relacionadas con acusaciones de discriminaci�n ilegal o si tiene preguntas acerca de la presentaci�n de la queja procedimiento general, por favor comunicarse con el Vicepresidente Adjunta de Recursos Humanos y Oficial de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo de la informaci�n de contacto que aparece m�s arriba. Una persona que desee presentar una queja de discriminaci�n ilegal se anima a completar y firmar el Formulario para Queja de Chapter 8: The College______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 241 Discriminaci�n Ilegal del Distrito (Formulario). Sin embargo, el Distrito tratar una queja por escrito y firmada presentada en un formato diferente, como una carta o correo electr�nico, como si estuviera presentada utilizando el Formulario y se dirigir� a sus m�ritos de una manera consistente con AP 3430. El Distrito investigar� con prontitud y de manera equitativa las quejas de discriminaci�n ilegal que cumplan con los requisitos de la AP 3430. Este proceso equitativo incluir� la oportunidad al demandante para identificar y presentar testigos y pruebas pertinentes a la consideraci�n del Distrito durante la investigaci�n de una manera consistente con AP 3430. El Distrito notificar� por escrito sus conclusiones de su investigaci�n seg�n sus procedimientos formales de resoluci�n en los 90 d�as tras recibir una queja de discriminaci�n ilegal. Si el Distrito determina que la discriminaci�n ilegal, incluido el acoso y/o represalias, ha ocurrido, el Distrito tomar� las acciones apropiadas para remediar la discriminaci�n ilegal. La represalia contra un individuo que ha presentado una queja de discriminaci�n ilegal o que haya participado en una investigaci�n relacionada con una denuncia est� prohibida. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 8: The College 242 Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus Academic Staff AMBROSE, VALERIE (2015) Reading; B.A. Queen's University, M.A. Rider University ANDERSON, CATHERINE E. (1988) Mathematics; B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz ANDERSON, NICOLE (2025) Nursing; B.S., California State University, Chico; M.S., Western Governor's University ARANBUL, KARI (2017) Medical Assisting Instructor, B.A., Simpson University ARNELL, COURTNIE (2025) Nursing; B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Gonzaga University ASHBEY, KATHARINE (2012), Early Childhood Education; B.A., Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Mills College BAKER, LENA (2001) English/Writing Center; B.A., Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa; M.A., Texas A&M, Kingsville, Texas BARTLETT, STACEY (2016) Dean of Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences; B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., California State University, Chico BARTO, AUDREY (2020) Mathematics; B.S., Clarks Summit University; M.S., Emporia State University BEAMER, ALAN (2019) Chemistry; B.S., Guilford College; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara BENNER, KATELYN (2025) Athletic Trainer; B.S., University of Idaho; M.S., University of Idaho BERKOW, PETER F. (1990) Journalism/English; B.A., Northeastern Illinois University; M.A., California State University, Chico BONNIN, MEGAN (2021) Dental Hygiene Instructor; B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Liberty University BOUCHER, MICHAEL (2018) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., M.S.N., Saint Joseph's College BRAZIL, KELLY (2002) Head Coach � Women's Volleyball/Physical Education; B.A., Humboldt State University BREITBACH, WILLIAM (2013) Associate Vice President of Instructional Initiatives; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.L.S., University of California, Los Angeles BROWN, CHASE (2023) Counselor; B.A., M.A., California State University, Bakersfield BRYANT, THOMAS (2013) Automotive; A.A. Shasta College BUSH, RANDY (2014) Mathematics; B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., California State University, Chico BUSK, BRIAN (2016) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., M.S. Oral Roberts University CALDERON, ERICK (2024) Ethnic Studies; B.S. Bringham Young University; M.A. University of California, San Diego CALKINS, KATHRYN H. (1999) English; B.A., University of Delaware, Newark; M.F.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville CALKINS, PAUL (2004) English; B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., University of California, Berkeley CARDOZA, TAYLOR (2022) Nursing; B.S., Simpson University; M.S.N., Chamberlain University CARICO, DAVID (2017) Physics/Astronomy; B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., Ph.D., California Institute of Technology CARMENA, CRAIG (2012) Administration of Justice; B.S., San Jose State University CARMENA, ELAINE (2016) Vocational Nursing; B.S.N., San Jose State CHARSHA, BEVERLY (2021) Director of Early Childhood Education Center; B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., Pacific Oaks College COLWELL, JESSICA (2015) Anatomy and Physiology; B.S., University of California, Davis; M.S., California State University, Fresno COMPOMIZZO, GREGORY (2024) Automotive & Diesel; A.S. Shasta College COOPER, WILLIAM D. (1999) Spanish; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst CORT, CHARLES (1995) Dental Hygiene; A.S., B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology; M.A.T., National University COSTILLO, JENNIFER (2023) Career and Life Success; B.A., Biola University; M.A., Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University CROES, SCOTT (2007) Anatomy and Physiology; B.S., M.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno. CROOKS, JAMES (2007) English/Basic Skills; A.A., Shasta College; B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University CRUSE, CHERYL (2012) Librarian; B.A., University of Redlands; M.L.S., San Jose State University DAVIS, BETHANY (2024) Counselor; B.A. Simpson University; M.S. National University DAVIS, JASON (2013) Welding; A.S., Shasta College DAW, BENJAMIN (2016) English; B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., California State University, Sacramento DE PAUL, ROBERT (2015) Counselor; B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Prescott College DICKERSON, PETER (2019) Heavy Equipment; A.S., Shasta College DOWGIERT, ANDREW (2016) Health Information Management; B.S. Ashford University; M.S. Saint Scholastica DUENAS, TINA (2021) Associate Dean of Learning, Library, and Special Programs; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.B.A., California State University, Monterey Bay DURAN-COX, KYLEE (2015) English; B.A. National University; M.A. California State University, Chico ECKHARDT, ANTHONY (2006) Economics; B.A., University of New Mexico; M.B.A., National University ECKLIN, JEREMY (2019) Business; B.A., Sonoma State University; M.A., University of Phoenix ELWOOD, KATHERINE (2021) Political Science; B.A., Fresno Pacific University; M.A., San Francisco State University ESPINOLA, NELSON (2014) Counselor; A.A., Los Angeles City College; B.A., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles EVANS, MATTHEW (2005) Chemistry; B.S., California Polytechnic State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz FARD, DIVAN (2000) Chemistry; B.S., Pahlavi University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania FITZHUGH, KELE (2002) Head Coach � Men's Basketball/Physical Education Instructor; B.A., California State University, Chico FITZHUGH, SONYA (2018) Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide; A.S., Shasta College FONG, LEO (2001) English; B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., University of California, Riverside FOUST, KEITH (2014) Psychology; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico FOX, KEVIN (2002) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., California State University, Sacramento FULTON, SUSANNAH (2009) Biology/Botany, B.S., Brigham Young University, M.S., New Mexico State University, Ph.D., Miami University Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 243 GAEDDERT, CANDICE (2020) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., University of California, Davis; B.S.N., Samuel Merritt College; M.S.N., Western Governors University GENTRY, DAVID (2006) Art; B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., California College of Art GILES, KIMBERLY (2012) Director of Health Science Operations and Outreach; B.A., M.A., Simpson University GLASS, THOMAS (2008) Math, B.S., California State University, Bakersfield; M.S., Boise State University GORDON, SCOTT (1999) Office Administration; M.B.A., Brigham Young University GONZALES, HEIDI (2024) Early Childhood Education; M.A. Concordia University GRANDY, LARRY (1978) Music; A.A., Diablo Valley College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; D.M.A., Arizona State Univ. GRONDAHL, MELANEE (2017) Student Development/Student Success Coordinator; B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., California State University, Chico GURNEY, DARREN (2016) Office Administration; B.S., M.A., California State University, Chico HAMILTON, BRYON (2016) Kinesiology/Head Track and Field Coach/Assistant Football Coach; B.A., Long Beach State University, M.A., Concordia University HAMILTON SLANE, SANDRA (2007) Dean of Student Services; B.A., Wheaton College, MSW, University of Illinois HANN, CANDICE (2024) Director of PACE, C2C; B.A., M.A. Stanislaus State University HANNAFORD, MORGAN (1998) Biology; B.A., Sonoma State University; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley HARDIN, RON (2017) Welding; B.S., California State University, Chico; M.S., California Polytechnic State University HARL, AUDRA (2019) Agriculture; B.S., California State University, Chico; M.S., Kansas State University HARRELL, JIM (2023) Dean of Economic & Workforce Development; B.A., Idaho state University, M.S., Idaho State University HENDERSHOT, CHELSEA (2020) Business; B.S., University of Oregon; M.A., Western Governors University HENDERSHOT, DHABIH (2014) Computer Information Systems; B.S., Capella University HENDERSON, AMANDA (2015) Counselor; B.S., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University HENDERSON, KAREN (2000) Dental Hygiene; A.S., Sacramento City College; B.A., Simpson University HENDRICKSON, JEFF (2017) Computer Science/Computer Programming; M.B.A., Corban University; M.Ed., National University HILTON, CRYSTAL (2018) Communication Studies; B.A., University of La Verne; M.A., California State University, Chico HOLLINGSWORTH, LAUREN (2006) English; B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside HOLT, TRACY (2024) Associate Dean of Health Sciences; B.S.N. Northwestern State University, M.S. Mount Carmel College of Nursing; D.N.P. American Sentinel University HORTON, JACQUELYN (2019) Communication Studies; B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University HOUSTON, SAVANNAH (2024) Engineering; B.S. New Mexico State University; M.S. Arizona State University HUIZINGA, SUE (2017) Director, TRIO; B.S., University of Idaho; M.A., Boise State University HUNT, KARINE (2024) Forestry/Natural Resources; B.S., Humboldt State University IATRIDIS, IOANNA (2019) Interim Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction; B.S., Valparaiso University, M.B.A., Indiana University JIMENEZ, EVA (2007) Business; B.A., M.A., California State University, Sacramento JOHNSTON, TIMOTHY (2013) Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President of Student Services; B.A., Loyola Marymount University, M.Ed., Ed.D, University of California, Los Angeles JUDD, JASON (2024) Welding; B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz; C.T. Shasta College KEATING, JAMES F. (1989) Physical Education; B.A., Jamestown College; M.Ed., University of North Dakota KEFALAS, CHELSEA (2022) Director of Student Services; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Southern Oregon University KELLY, JASON (2001) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.S., University of La Verne KIM, STEVEN (2017) Health Information Management; M.P.H., Loma Linda University KLEVER, MARK (2024) Dean of Business, Agriculture, and Career Technical Education; B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University KUTRAS, CHRIS (1975) History/Political Science; A.A., Shasta College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph. D., University of San Francisco LACY, DONAVAN (2019) Director, Fire Technology & EMS Programs; A.S., Shasta College; Fire Officer and Chief Officer Certifications, State of California LARSON, JAIME (1996) Mathematics; A.A., Porterville College; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University, Fresno LEACH, KATHRYN (2022) Librarian; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., San Jose State University LEAL, CASSIE (2023) Director of Institutional Research; A.S., Yuba College' B.S., California State University, Sacramento; M.P.A., California State University, Chico LESICKO, DESIREE (2018) Career and Life Success; B.A., Concordia University Irvine; M.A., California Baptist University LINDBLOM, JONAS (2022) Logging and Heavy Equipment Operations; B.A., California State University, Chico MA, JUN (2019) Mathematics; B.S., Xian Jiaotong University; M.S., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Minnesota MAHAR, KATHLEEN (2014) Associate Vice President of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives; B.A., Rollins College; M.A., State University of New York and New Palz; Ed.D., University of Southern California MARI, MIKE (2014) Dean of Development, Athletics, Physical Education, and Safety; B.S. Humboldt State University; M.A., University of Phoenix MARKEE, MELISSA (2016) Natural Resources; B.S, M.S., University of Nevada, Reno MARLATT, MELINDA (2015) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S., National University MARTIN, KARLA (2024) English as a Second Language; B.A. University of Texas � Austin; M.A. Northern Arizona University MARTIN, THOMAS (2002) CIS/Business; B.S., M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of La Verne MARTINEZ, MARCEE (2018) Physical Therapist Assistant; B.A., Sonoma State University; M.P.T., Samuel Merritt College MASCIO, ROSE (2014) Mathematics; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A. California State University, San Diego McCANDLESS, JENNIFER (1998) Mathematics; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.S., Oregon State University McCANDLESS, ROBERT (2016) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.A., University of LaVerne McCORMICK, JEFF (2019) Physical Therapist Assistant; B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., Boston University McCURRY, SARA (2007) English; B.S., Minot State University, North Dakota; M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus 244 McGARRY, NICOLE (2023) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S., National University McQUEEN, MEGAN (2000) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.S., San Francisco State University MIHELE-GLASS, CAMELIA (2013) Mathematics; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Fullerton MILLER, BILLY (2022) Dean of Extended Education; B.A., M.A. California State University, Stanislaus; M.A. Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg MILLER, TABITHA (2018) Interim Director of Early College Enrollment Programs; B.A. University of California, Berkeley; M.P.S., Georgetown University MITCHELL, THOMAS CLANCY (2019) Truck Driving; B.A., Sacramento State University; M.A., University of California, Irvine MONTGOMERY, MARK (2023) Administration of Justice; B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University MORRIS, MICHELLE (2016) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., Simpson University; M.S.N., University of California, Davis MORTON, CATHERINE (2024) Program Director-Gateway to College; B.A., M.Ed, National University MULVIHILL, HALEY (2017) Athletic Trainer; B.S., Lindenwood University; M.S., Humboldt State University NIGRO, FRANK G. (1997) District Superintendent/President; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University NITSCHE, ANGELA (2016) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.S.N, University of Phoenix; DNP, Samford University O'RORKE, KEVIN (2006) Associate Superintendent of North State Together; B.S., Idaho State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., Arizona State University OSBORNE, REBECCA (2017) Anatomy/Physiology; B.S., University of Washington, Seattle; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles PADILLA, NOEHLY (2018) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S., Ed.D., California State University, Sacramento PALMER, CARISSA (2017) Medical Assisting; B.A., Simpson University; M.S., National University PATTERSON, ANDREW (2013) Art; B.F.A., University of Michigan; M.F.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts PRESNELL, SHELLY (2005) Speech; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico RANDHAWA, SONIA (2015) Counselor; B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., National University REED, RANDAL (1999) Geology; B.S., University of Nevada; M.S., Northern Arizona University RENFER, REBECKA (2023) Counselor; B.S., California State University, Long Beach; M.S., Kansas State University RIGGS, LISA (2018) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S., University of LaVerne RILEY, ALEXIS (2019) Health Information Technology; B.S., M.A., Southern Nazarene University RIVAS, ISHMAEL (2017) Automotive/Diesel; A.S., Shasta College RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER (2019) History; B.A., Sonoma State University; Ph.D., University of California, Davis RUPERT, BRADLEY (2005) Head Baseball Coach/Physical Education; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Simpson University SALSEDO ELWOOD, NADIA (2007) Director of EOPS & CalWORKs Programs; B.A., National University; M.S., Walden University SCHIMKE, SUSAN M. (1990) Art; B.F.A., University of Wisconsin; M.F.A., Ohio State University SCHURIG, CASEY (2008) Business Administration; B.S., M.A., California State University, Chico SCOLLON, DANIEL (1996) Geography/GIS; B.S., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., San Francisco State University SHELTON, TIMOTHY (2016) Chemistry; B.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D. University of California, Davis SHIRER, TALIA DAWN (2018) Counselor; B.A., M.A., National University SIROVOY, KYLE (2025) Life Sciences; B.S. California State University-Fullerton; Ph.D Louisiana State University SITTIG, ANN (2005) Spanish; B.S., University of Nebraska; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain SIVA-DAS, IRAJA (2007) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz SKAGGS, NANCY (2014) Vocational Nursing; B.S., Simpson University; M.S., Walden University SMITH, NICOLE (2016) Psychological Counselor; B.A., M.S.W., California State University, Chico SPECHT, JEFFREY (2018) Music Theory and Orchestra; M.M., Southern Methodist University; D.M.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities SPIELMANN, JAMIE (2006) Interim Dean of Student Services; A.A., College of the Redwoods; A.A., Shasta College; B.S., Excelsior College of New York; M.S., Western Governors University STEWART, JOSHUA WADE (2015) Family Studies; B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., Utah State University SUGIMOTO, RACHELLE (2012) Mathematics; B.A., Fresno Pacific College; M.A., California State University of Fresno SUTTON, BETHANY (2024) Early Childhood Education; A.A., Butte- Glenn Community College; B.A., Chico State University; M.A,San Jose State University TANNER, BUFFY (2016) Director of Innovation and Special Projects; B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A.E., Western Kentucky University TATE, JAMES (2007) Archaeology/Anthropology; B.A. Old Dominion University, M.A. Northern Arizona University, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara TELLO, JUAN RAMON (2001) Philosophy; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara THOMPSON, CRAIG (1996) Head Football Coach/Physical Education; B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University THORSON, GREGORY (2015) Theatre; B.A. University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D. University of Colorado TIPPIN, JOANNE (2014) Nutrition; B.S., M.S., California State University, Chico TOWERY, TROY (2023) Heavy Equipment; A.S., Shasta College TRUJILLO, MICHAEL (2018) Communication Studies; B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., California State University, Chico TRUJILLO, MISTY (2019) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.S., San Francisco State University TUCKER, NATALIE (2022) Associate Dean of Student Services; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.A., National University TULLEDO-JOHNSON, LAURA (2024) Alcohol & Drug Studies; B.A. Brandman University VALDIVIA, DANIEL (2008) Counselor; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S., University of La Verne VAN DER LINDE, JUANNE (2019) Accounting/Business Administration; B.S., Thomas Edison State University; M.B.A., California State University, Chico VEICH, JEANNETTE (2019) Early Childhood Education; M.S., Capella University Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 245 VINES, ANDREW (2025) Dean of Science, Language Arts, and Math; M.S., Mississippi State University; MEng., University of Alabama; M.S. Staffordshire University WAITE, LEIMONE (1998) Horticulture; B.S., University of California, Davis; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo WALDREN, WILLIAM ROBERT (2022) Counselor; B.A. California State University Fullerton; M.A. National University WATSON, LENORE (2002) Psychology; B.A., Marquette University, Milwaukee; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University WELLS, KENDRA (2023) Program Coordinator � Student Services Support Programs; B.A., Simpson University; M.FT., Touro University Worldwide WESTLER, SUSAN (1993) Health; B.S.N., California State University, Sacramento; M.S.N., California State University, Chico WESTON, EVAN (2025) Welding and Industrial Technology; A.S., Shasta College WHITMER, JOHN (2008) History; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Idaho WIGGINS, LARISA (2024) Life Sciences; B.S., M.S. Puschino State University, Russia; Ph.D., Russian Academy of Sciences WYLIE, HEATHER (2006) Sociology; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, Davis XU, BING (2018) Mathematics; M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City; M.A., California State University, Fresno YATES, SCOTT (2013) English; B.A., Christian Heritage College; M.A., San Francisco State University ZAHARRIS, ALEXA (2022) Associate Dean of Student Services; B.A., M.A., University of the Pacific ZIMMERMAN, RONALD (2024) Economics; B.A. California State University, Sacramento; M.S.Ed., California State University, East Bay ZWEIGLE, ZACHARY (2019) Dean of Health Sciences; B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno; Ed.D., Lindenwood University 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus 246 Shasta College Emeritus Association For more information on the Emeritus Association, please visit our website at www.shastacollege.edu/emeritus/ EMERITUS FACULTY Marvin Abts Joan Adams Richard Alden Eve-Marie Arce Dorothy Arel Terry Bailey Scott "Brad" Banghart Maria Cristina Berisso John Bertrand Donald Bertucci Laurie Bish Robert Bittner Mark Blaser Rebecca Bogener Carolyn Borg Joan Bosworth Keith Brookshaw Norma Bross Bill Burrows Dave Bush Candace Byrne Leo Chiantelli John Cicero Don Cingrani Stephen Concklin Ken Cooney Steve Cragg Kendall Crenshaw Lois Cushnie Earl Michael Davis Charles Doherty Cindy Dupr� Joan Eberle-Long Ross Fetters Jack Finch Richard Fiske Barbara "Bobbie" Foote Roger Gerard Rosie Gilbert-Ahrens James Gilbertie Lyn Giovannoni Debbie Goodman Robert Googins Cliff Gottlieb Frank Gutierrez Lorraine Haas Diana Hamar Allan Hansen Kathleen Hansen Steve Hansen John Harper Sue Hess Idalia Huckman-Crye Merrill Hugo Sandra Johnson Zena Juhasz Judy Kelsey Sharon Kennedy Ken Kilborn Lawrence Lease Cathe Ledford Marilyn (Day) Lehto Robb Lightfoot Lorelle Lindquist John Livingston Ted Lord Sue Loring Warren Lytle Teal Macmillan Steve Mahoney John Mandes Ronald Marley Yvette Marley Thomas Masulis Anita Maxwell Lyndia McBroome Bob McGill Susan Meacham Joe Mellon Jim Middleton David Mitchell Thomas Morehouse Dean Munroe James Myatt Raymond Nicholas Kenneth Nolte Garrith Perrine Bradley Peters Michael Piccinino Parker Pollock Donald Prince Judy Quine Marsha Ray Roxi Redd Richard Regnart Roberta Roberts Kenneth Roe Nicklas Rogers Margaret Rooker Raleigh Ross Carol Rupe Douglas Russell Carolyn Salus-Singh Susan Sawyer Dianne Schweigert Mario Serafin Michel Small Eileen Smith Mark Smith Terrie Snow Douglas Soccio Robert Soffian Jody Solinski Clifton Sowder Brian Spillane Pamela Spoto Charles Spotts Vern Stainbrook Maureen Stephens Raymond "Sonny" Stupek Linda Thomas Eldridge Trott Theresa Turner Kim Tyler Salvador Valdivia Joseph Vargas Jeanette Velasquez Loyd Walter Elizabeth Waterbury Leanne Westphal Richard Wilson Dave Wright Dennis Yardley Sharon Yox EMERITUS STAFF Pearl Alworth Maureen Armentrout Jay Axtell Susan Ayers Caryn Bailey Darlene Bailey Dwight Bailey Mary Bailey Lorrie Berry Mary Beth Barrie Jan Beale Betty Benson Kay Berliner Janet Bittner Michael Bliven Eleanor Boek Sally Boyer Linda Boyle Chuck Brady Sue Brix Angela Brock Rita Brooks Kathryn Brown Susan Brown Beverly Buckley Michael Bushnell Patricia Carver Terri Casolary Michael Cassels Teri Christ Gail Clements Gerald Coffey William Comer David Cook Starlyn Corley Collean Crane Lauren Crenshaw Doug Davidson Elsie Day Nancy de Halas Carol deMoll-Broome Georgia Denny Michael Dickinson Dan Dunn Debbie Ellis Rosie Finmand Kenna Finneran Cheryl Flowers Karen Foster Irene (Helzer) Foster Adele Freimann Dave Gaskey Sharon Geeter Thomas Gerald Elizabeth Gordon Cathy Grana Rocky Gregory Marleana Groundwater Bill Guthrie Lynn Haring Chris Harrigan Colleen Heier Sandy Heisler Tim Heisler Bette Herndon Dave Himbert Peggy Himbert Peggy Hockaday Roberta Hood Judith Hosking William Hubbard Patricia Hughes Sandra Israel Maria Jarvis Horace Johns Karen Johnson Chris Jones Paul Kerr Maureen Kissick Kevin Kratzer Nancy Lamberson Kathy Lanzing-Miller Earl Leacy Wern Lee Patti Lindell Lynda Little Dee Long Ron Loving Donald Lower Shelley Lowry June Lynch Linda Maloney Douglas Manning Mel Matsuwaki Jeffrey McDonald, Sr. Melissa McDonald Donna McLaughlin Calie Middleton Nancy Millis Dave Montagner Anne Morris Bill Mullins Rhonda Nehr Bob New Ann Newcomer Lillian Nugent Bob Ostrowski Sharon Owen Jacquelynn Owens Sandra Palmer Debbie Payne Bill Peck Marlene Pero Nancy Pesek Rod Pettus Barbara Piccinino Phyllis Pollock Helaine Rampley Robert Rawlins Betty Reed Jacqueline Rich Ilene Riggs Heather Rockson Sandy Rodina Doris Roe Joyce Root Dennis Ruegsegger Lawrence Russell Cathlin Ryan Diane Saffen Debbie Salseth Judy Saunders Margaret Savage Delores Servidio Susan Schnee Carrie Schurig Mary Selby Carolyn Shaw Jim Shurance June Siemers Allen Silveira Thomas Simonsen Darrell Smith Judy Sours Mary Ellen Southard Don Southwick David Spath Vicki Starcevic Marjorie Stauft Jan Stone Sharon Strazzo Barbara Stufflebeam Chris Takemoto Sue Tedder Sharon Truett Annabelle Tunin Daniel Turturica Myra Urbanski Susan Wallace Mary Jean Watson Robbie West June White Millie White Regina White Steven White Gail Whittaker Leann Williams Kathy Wilson Alison Wood Michael Worstman Lois Worthen Janis Wright Cheryl Yacoub Elizabeth Lynne Yardley Ralph Yardley Sandra Yost EMERITUS ADMINISTRATION Seth Abrahamson Janet Albright Susan Anthis Jill Ault Nancy Berkey Sharon Brisolara Jerry Brown Pamela Carney Gary Caswell Ken Cerreta William Cochran Stevan Cross Robert Davis Patricia Demo Georgianne Dinkel Margaret Dominici Francis Duchi Toni Duquette George Estrada David Freeman David Gatewood Louise Goicoechea Jim Gore Gary Houser William Justice Janet Krewson Gary Lewis John Moore Monte Murphy Edward Neroda Tom Orr Samual Osborne Luz Marie "Lucha" Ortega Tony Osa Debbie Parisot Ralph Perrin James Poulsen Morris Rodrigue Kathy Royce Don Spellman Wanda Spratt Benna Starrett Jim Taylor Kathleen Tibbals Sue Vanderwerf Gregory Wacker Joe Wyse Zhanjing Yu Chapter 9: Academic Staff and Emeritus_______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 247 Chapter 10: Glossary of College Terms AA, Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal arts degree, designed to be completed in two years, for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. ADT, AA-T, and AS-T Degrees: Associate degrees, designed to be completed in two years, for students transferring to the CSU system. AS, Associate in Science Degree: Degree in a technical or occupational program, designed to be completed in two years, possibly for transfer to a four-year college or university. Academic Renewal: A means whereby a student may petition to have previous college work (grades and credits) excluded from current grade point average, if that work is more than two years old and is not reflective of the student's present level of ability or performance. Academic Year: The regular terms of instruction not including summer session. Fall and Spring Semesters. Accreditation: The review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs by an association composed of institutional representatives. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits California's community colleges. Articulation: The process of developing a formal, written agreement that identifies courses (or sequences of courses) on a "sending" campus that are comparable to, or acceptable in lieu of, specific course requirements at a "receiving" campus. Advisory on recommended preparation: A condition of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet before or in conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational program. Baccalaureate: Refers to the baccalaureate or bachelor's degree usually achieved after four years of undergraduate college study. Shasta College offers the first two years of baccalaureate work in many fields of study, as well as one baccalaureate-level degree in Health Information Management. Basic Skills: Courses in reading, writing, computation, and English as a Second Language that prepare students for college-level work. Also called foundational skills, remedial coursework, or developmental courses. Cal-GETC: A general education (GE) pathway designed for students transferring from a California Community College (CCC) to either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) systems. It serves as a single transfer GE pattern, replacing IGETC and CSU GE Breadth for students beginning college in Fall 2025 or later. CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. CARE: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education. A supplemental component of EOPS providing educational support services for the academically under-prepared, low income, single parent population. Catalog Rights: Catalog rights are a specific set of requirements established in a catalog for a specific year that a student must satisfy in order to qualify for a degree or certificate. A student may choose to qualify for graduation under the requirements in effect at the time they began attending Shasta College or under the requirements for any subsequent catalog year that they have rights to. CCPG: California College Promise Grant. A state-funded program that waives enrollment fees for California residents. CCCApply: A California Community Colleges website (www.cccapply.org) that supports a common online admissions application accepted by most colleges in the system. It also provides information about campus programs and services and is the primary student portal to the system for those who do not enter through a specific college. Certificate of Achievement: Indicates completion of a specific occupational program of study and training. Class Load: The number of class units a student takes in any given term. A full-time class load is twelve or more units. A standard class load is fifteen units. Clear Standing: Indicates that a student's grade point average in the previous semester and cumulative grade point average are C (2.0) or better. Common Course Numbering: The Common Course Numbering (CCN) System is used by educational institutions to standardize course numbers and titles across multiple colleges or universities. Equivalent courses have the same identification, making it easier for students to transfer credits between institutions and reducing confusion about course equivalency. Competency-Based Education (CBE): A learning model that focuses on students demonstrating mastery of specific skills, knowledge, or behaviors--called competencies--before progressing to the next level. Rather than advancing based on time spent in a course (like in traditional education), students move forward once they can prove they've met clearly defined learning outcomes. Competitive Cal Grant: A limited number of Cal Grants to help pay college expenses, available on a competitive basis to students who are not recent high school graduates or otherwise don't qualify for an Entitlement Cal Grant. Concurrent Student: A high school student enrolled in online or in- person Shasta College course(s) for college credit prior to high school graduation. Continuing Student: A student who was enrolled at Shasta College during the most recent previous semester. Corequisite: A condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course. Credit: A completed and passed unit of study recorded on the student's official college record. CSU: California State University System. Of the twenty-three state universities, the two closest to Shasta College are CSU Chico and CSU Humboldt. CSU General Education Certification: Transfer courses certified by Shasta College for meeting General education requirements at the California State Universities. Curriculum: (plural, curricula) Often called "discipline." All the courses of study offered by Shasta College. May also refer to a particular course of study (major) and the courses in that area. Dismissal: A status caused by low academic or progress performance. The dismissed student may not continue at Shasta College without approval for readmission. See catalog section on Academic Regulations. Distance Education: Classes and other educational services offered via the Internet,or other technological means of teaching at a distance. Distance Education may be either synchronous or asynchronous. District: The area served by Shasta College is the Shasta-Tehama- Trinity Joint Community College District. The District is the governing entity of the College. Drop/Add: Revision of program of courses when a student wants to drop, change, or add a course. Dual Enrollment: High school students taking Shasta College college coursework for both high school and college credit, during the high school day, on the high school campus, taught by a qualified high school instructor. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 10: Glossary 248 Ed Code: Education Code. The body of California law governing elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in California. Implementing regulations are contained in Title 5 of the California Administrative Code. Elective: Any course not required for a major field or General education requirements. Enrollment: Official recorded placement of a student in a class. Entitlement Cal Grant: A grant to help pay educational expenses available to all California resident high school graduates who apply in their senior year and meet income and GPA requirements. EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services. Special support services, financial assistance, and educational programs that assist students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The uniform application for federal, Cal Grant, and campus-based financial aid. Full-time Student: A student taking twelve or more class units in a regular semester. General Education: A required pattern of courses covering a breadth of subjects thought to be useful for all college students regardless of major. There are three main General Education patterns: one for local Associate degrees, one for students intending to transfer to a CSU, and IGETC, which is transferable to both the UC and CSU systems. G.P.A.: Grade Point Average. The G.P.A. is compounded based on points for each grade received. Per unit an "A" grade is worth 4 points, a "B" worth 3, a "C" worth 2, a "D" worth 1, and an "F" worth 0. The total number of points accumulated is divided by the number of course units taken for a letter grade. Credit (CR), No Credit (NC), or Incomplete (I) grades are not computed in the grade-point average. Current G.P.A. is for the most recent semester. Cumulative G.P.A. is for all College work to date. IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. A pattern of General Education courses which is transferable to both the UC and CSU systems. Independent Study: Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given field of study. Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs): Outcomes identified by Shasta College to support student success. Major: Area or field of concentration for occupational certificate or associate degree. Matriculation/Student Success and Support Program: Matriculation is a process which brings Shasta College into an agreement with a student for the purpose of realizing that student's educational objectives. The process includes Application, Records, Assessment Testing, Counseling, and Orientation. Nonresident: A person who has not lived continuously in California for one full year prior to enrollment. PACE: Partners in Access to College Education. Program providing both physical and educational accommodations to eligible students with disabilities. Part-time Student: Any student enrolled in fewer than 12 units of course work in a regular semester. Pell Grant: A federal financial aid grant available to qualified students who are enrolled in six or more units. Petition: A request, usually written on a standard form, to adjust a study list or curriculum to fit an individual situation and/or request exception to a policy or regulation. PLO: Program Learning Outcome. A statement about the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities a student is expected to have upon successful completion of a program of study. PTK: Phi Theta Kappa. The honors society for community college students. Prerequisite: A condition for enrollment in a course or a major. Prerequisites for courses usually consist of a previous course or courses in a related subject and/or the instructor's permission. Prerequisites are described in the Catalog course descriptions and indicated in the schedule of classes with an asterisk "*" following the course number. Probation: An indication that performance is below standard because of academic or progress deficiencies; a trial period in which a student is permitted to redeem failing grades or deficient units. Registration: The process of providing required information and enrolling in classes each semester. Resident: A person who has resided in California for one full year prior to enrollment and who meets other residency requirements. Returning Student: A student who has previously attended Shasta College but did not enroll during the most recent previous term. Scholarship: An amount of money awarded by a school, individual, or organization (on the basis of financial need, academic merit, or other criteria) in order to help pay for a student's education. SCI*FI: Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence is an educational support program for students who are current or former foster youth. Semester: A subdivision of the academic year into two semesters, usually Fall and Spring, each lasting approximately eighteen weeks. To convert semester units to quarter units, multiply by 3/2. To convert quarter units to semester units multiply by 2/3. Shasta CARES: Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education for Safety. Shasta CARES works side-by-side with the Shasta College community to provide advocacy, support, and education to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. SLO: Course-Level Student Learning Outcome. A statement about the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities a student is expected to have upon successful completion of a course. Student Educational Plan: A process that helps the student select a specific educational goal, describes the responsibilities of the student in reaching that goal, and states in written form the courses, programs and services required to achieve that goal. Required for financial aid and veteran students. Student Learning Assessment: Ongoing processes developed by faculty to assess student learning to ensure that students are attaining knowledge and skills. Student Senate (SCSS): All Shasta College students are members of the Student Senate and are represented by an elected and appointed student government called the Student Senate. TBA: To Be Announced or Arranged is noted in the Schedule of Classes when the instructor, room, or time of a course was not known at the time of schedule printing. If the class has no specified hours, the student should contact the instructor to arrange the hours. Title 5: The portion of the California Code of Regulations containing regulations adopted by the Board of Governors which are applicable to community college districts. Transcript: Official copy of a student's academic record (courses and grades). TRIO Programs: A series of federal outreach and student services programs in the United States designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Unit: Courses are assigned a unit value based on one unit of credit for every hour of lecture or 3 hours of laboratory time per week by the student. A student's progress in the college is determined in part by the number of units completed. Chapter 10: Glossary_______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 249 UC: University of California. Of the ten universities, the closest to Shasta College is UC Davis. University Center: A partnership between Shasta College and several regional universities to bring four-year Bachelor's degree programs to our District. Work Experience Education: A program of college credit for work experience combined with college study. Work Study: Usually refers to "College Work Study," a program of federal aid that provides funds for student jobs on campus. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 10: Glossary 250 