CATALOG SUPPLEMENT 2015-2016 BELLINGHAM The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook.
Administration Effective: 02/15/2016 Linda Simpson Campus President ADA Coordinator Sydney Brady Campus Faculty Matthew Jaques Corporate Librarian Babette Gonzales de Garcia Regional Career Services Supervisor Sarah Kirton Regional Director of Financial Aid Joel Nelson Vice President of Academic Operations Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials Open Allied Health, Health Care Administration, Health Information Technology, Medical Office Marilyn Lim- Carreon Treg Gardner Christy Ruiz Linda Simpson Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant Network Security, Business Office Administration Student Success M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S., University of Phoenix, Business Management M.I.S., University of Phoenix, Computer Information Systems; B.S., University of Phoenix, Information Technology M.B.A., Everest University, Human Resources; B.S., California State University, San Marcos- Business Administration Service Sector; A.A., North Idaho College, Psychology Dental Assisting M.Ed., City University, Technology, Curriculum, and Instruction; B.S., Southern Illinois University, Workforce Education and Development Margaret Clarke Lead Instructor Medical Assistant A.A.S., Ventura College, Nursing; A.A.S., Ventura College, Liberal Arts; P.N., South Central College, Nursing Kat Kadian- Baumeyer Lead Instructor Hospitality M.S., Thomas A. Edison State College; Management; B.A., Felician College, Management/Marketing Carri Johnson Lead Instructor Dental Assisting A.A.S., Bates Technical College, Dental Kimberly Rogers Lead Instructor Medical Office Administrative Assistant Amanda Edwards Instructor Business Administration, Student Success Assisting; A.S., Pierce College, Dental Assisting M.B.A., Colorado Technical University, Health Care Management; M.B.A., Colorado Technical University; B.S., Grand Valley State University, Liberal Studies M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology, Management and Marketing The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 2 of 6
Academic Calendar Effective: 11/16/2015 Start Dates Charter College observes Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th of each year to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. If September 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the College will celebrate Constitution Day during the preceding or following week. Academic Calendar Module Dates Start End 11/16/2015 12/20/2015 12/28/2015 01/31/2016 02/01/2016 03/06/2016 03/07/2016 04/10/2016 04/11/2016 05/15/2016 05/16/2016 06/19/2016 06/20/2016 07/24/2016 07/25/2016 08/28/2016 08/29/2016 10/02/2016 10/03/2016 11/06/2016 11/07/2016 12/11/2016 12/12/2016 01/22/2017 01/23/2017 02/26/2017 02/27/2017 04/02/2017 04/03/2017 05/07/2017 05/08/2017 06/11/2017 06/12/2017 07/16/2017 07/17/2017 08/20/2017 08/21/2017 09/24/2017 09/25/2017 10/29/2017 10/30/2017 12/03/2017 12/04/2017 01/14/2018 The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 3 of 6
Holidays and Make-Up Days Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below. Holiday Make-Up Day November 26-27, 2015 1 November 20, 2015 & December 4, 2015 December 21-27, 2015 N/A May 30, 2016 June 3, 2016 July 4, 2016 July 8, 2016 September 5, 2016 September 9, 2016 November 24-25, 2016 November 18, 2016 & December 2, 2016 December 19-25, 2016 N/A December 26, 2016 December 30, 2016 January 2, 2017 January 6, 2017 May 29, 2017 June 2, 2017 July 4, 2017 July 7, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 8, 2017 November 23-24, 2017 December 1, 2017 December 25-31, 2017 N/A January 1, 2018 January 5, 2018 1 Classes scheduled to meet face-to-face November 26, 2015 will have a make-up class on December 4, 2015. Classes scheduled to meet face-to-face November 27, 2015 will have a make-up class on November 20, 2015. The online classroom will be available to students November 26-27, 2015. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 4 of 6
Tuition and Fees Effective: 01/15/2016 Certificate s Credit Hours Tuition Books & Supplies Dental Assisting 69.0 $23,184 $0 $0 $23,184 Medical Assistant 69.0 $23,115 $0 $0 $23,115 Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the cost per credit hour for their program. Full time students must take a minimum of twelve (12) quarter credit hours or a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term. Although Charter College encourages all students to attend full time occasionally students may attend part-time. If a student is attending part-time, financial aid will be adjusted based on actual hours attended. Freshmen have successfully completed less than thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours. Sophomores have successfully completed at least thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, but fewer than ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Juniors are those students who have successfully completed at least ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Seniors have successfully completed at least one hundred thirty-six (136) quarter credit hours. Fees Total Other Costs Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential $100 Learning Credit* (per course) Duplicate Certificate Fee $50 Official Transcript Fee $7 Student ID Replacement Fee $20 Administration fee** $75 *Non-refundable; this charge is per attempt. **This fee is assessed when a student officially withdraws or is involuntarily withdrawn or dismissed. See the Withdrawal or Dismissal section. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 5 of 6
Discounts Charter College Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount This discount applies to all students who are Alaska Native and American Indian and the amount of this discount is 20% of the total tuition. Current and newly enrolled students at any Charter College Campus may apply for the discount and the discount will apply to the remaining unbilled tuition. The following eligibility criteria and steps must be met: 1. The Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount (20%) applies to Alaska Native and American Indian students. Proof of eligibility is required as follows: a. An Alaska Native person listed on the original Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) roll; b. A lineal descendent of a person listed on the original ANCSA roll; c. A person holding a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or a federally recognized tribe; d. A person recognized as an official member of a federally recognized Indian tribe (excluding honorary or other non-constitutional or non-customary forms of membership.) 2. The tuition discount applies to program charges only and cannot result in a cash payment to the student. Discount will be applied to the student s account over the remaining billing periods for his/her program. 3. If any recipient petitions for a change in program, the tuition discount will adjust to a percentage of the new total tuition charges remaining for their program. 4. Students participating in the Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount program are eligible for Title IV funds, but should be advised from accepting funding that exceed program charges. 5. Students participating in the Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount program are not eligible for additional tuition discount programs. The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 6 of 6