Rio Salado College
Rio Salado CollegeAdministrationLinda M. Thor, Ed.D.PresidentKaren L. Mills, Ed.D.Vice President, Academic AffairsJames Van Dyke, Ph.D.Vice President, Applied ProgramsTodd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A.Vice President, Administrative ServicesChris Bustamante, Ed.D.Dean, Academic AffairsCarol Wilson, M.A.Dean, Applied ProgramsSylvia Hantla, M.A.Dean, Student Enrollment ServicesEdward Kelty, M.Ed.Director, Information TechnologyMonica Zontanos, M.A.Director, Adjunct Faculty ServicesMary Rodes, M.A.Associate Dean, Sales and MarketingRick Kemp, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Applied ProgramsJo Jorgenson, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Applied ProgramsDana Reid, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Instructional Technology and ProductionKishia Brock, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Student Enrollment ServicesBlair Liddicoat, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Adult Basic EducationCarl Matthusen, M.A.General Manager, KJZZ/KBAQ, Sun SoundsFaculty MembersMelanie Abts, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed.,Northern Arizona University.Janine Adkins, B.S., The American University; M.A.,Brown University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.Angela Ambrosia, B.A., University of Louisville; M.S.,Long Island University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix;M.S., Nova University; Ph.D., Kennedy Western University.Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A.,Ottawa University; Ph.D., Northcentral University.David Brewster, Diploma, U.S. Army Command andGeneral Staff College; B.A., University of Phoenix,M.B.A., Arizona State University.David Brown, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A.,University of Phoenix.Pat Case, A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.S., M.C.,Arizona State University; Ph.D., Walden University.Larry Celaya, A.A., Arizona Western College; B.S., M.P.A.,Arizona State University; Ph.D., Walden University.Beatriz I. Cohen, B.S., Universidad Javeriana, Bogota,Colombia; M.C., Arizona State University.Shannon Corona, B.S., University of Arizona; M.A.,Arizona State University.Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship,University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa;M.L.S., University of Arizona.Betsy Frank, B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed.,University of Arizona; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.Jennifer Freed, B.A., B.S., University of Michigan; M.S.,Indiana University; M.S., Capella University.Mary Hannaman, B.A., Bloomsburg University; M.B.A.,University of Phoenix; Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University.Laura Helminski, B.S., M.S., State University of New Yorkat Brockport; Reading Specialist, Arizona State University.John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., ArizonaState University.Janet Johnson, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University.Mary Elizabeth Kaz, R.D.H., M.S., University of MissouriKansas City.John Lassen, B.A., M.A., Arizona State University.Thomas Lombardo, B.A., University of Connecticut;Ph.D., University of Minnesota.Cynthia Maxson, B.A., M.A., Grand Valley University.Anne McNamara, R.N., A.A.S., Greenfield CommunityCollege; B.S., Worcester State College; M.S. Arizona StateUniversity; Ph.D., University of Arizona.Michelle Prins, B.A.E., Arizona State University; M.A.Complutense, Madrid, Spain.Robert C. Semmler II, B.S., M.A., M.Ed., Boston StateCollege; M.S., University of New Mexico.Vernon Smith, B.A., M.O.B., Brigham Young University.Kerrie Specker, A.A., Rio Salado College; B.A., GovernorsState University; M.A., Webster University.Janelle Underhill, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A.,University of Arizona.Jenny Vargas, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A.,University of Arizona.Lorelei Wood, B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University.Barry Wukasch, B.A., University of Texas; M.A.,University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Arizona.Emeritus DistinctionJulie A. Bertch, Ph.D.Willie Minor, Ed.D.Carol Scarafiotti, M.A.Jean Tease, Ed.D.1
Certificate and DegreeProgramsAssociate in Arts (AA) DegreesAA: Associate in ArtsAA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Dance(AAFA-Dance)AA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Art (AAFA-Art)AA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Theatre(AAFA-Theatre)AGEC A: Arizona General EducationCurriculumAssociate in Science (AS) DegreesAS: Associate in ScienceAGEC S: Arizona General Education CurriculumAssociate in Business (ABus) DegreesABus GR: Associate in Business,General RequirementsABus SR: Associate in Business,Special RequirementsAGEC B: Arizona General EducationCurriculumAssociate in Arts in Elementary Education(AAEE) DegreeAssociate in General Studies (AGS) DegreeATP: Associate in Transfer Partnership DegreeAcademic CertificateAssociate in Applied Science (AAS) DegreesChemical DependencyComputer TechnologyDental HygieneLaw Enforcement TechnologyNursingOrganizational ManagementPublic AdministrationQuality Customer ServiceRetail ManagementCertificates of CompletionAdvanced Clinical Dental AssistingBasic Clinical Dental AssistingChemical Dependency - Level IChemical Dependency - Level IIComputer Usage and ApplicationsLaw Enforcement TechnologyNurse AssistingOrganizational LeadershipPharmacy: Customer ServicePractical NursingProfessional Addictions CounselingPublic AdministrationQuality Customer ServiceQuality Process LeadershipRetail ManagementEducational Service PartnershipPrograms(limited to business, industry and governmental agencies)Associate in Applied Science (AAS) DegreesAirline OperationsComputer TechnologyCorrectionsDetention ServicesFire ScienceLaw Enforcement TechnologyMilitary LeadershipPublic AdministrationQuality Customer ServiceCertificates of CompletionAdvanced CorrectionsAirline Operations: Ground OperationsAirline Operations: Initial Flight AttendantAirline Operations: Passenger ServicesAirline Operations: ReservationsAirline Operations: VacationsAutomobile Insurance: Customer ServiceAutomobile Policy: Customer ServiceBasic CorrectionsComputer Usage and ApplicationsCredit Counseling: Customer ServiceDetention ServicesDigital Telecommunications:Customer ServiceFire ScienceHuman Services Assistance: Customer ServiceHuman Services Long Term Care: Customer ServiceHuman Services Specialist: Customer ServiceInsurance: Customer ServiceInsurance Claims and Losses: Customer ServiceLaw Enforcement Field TrainingLaw Enforcement TechnologyMilitary LeadershipNetworkingNetwork ProfessionalPharmacy: Customer ServicePharmacy Benefits Management:Customer ServiceProgrammingPublic AdministrationPublic Administration: Legal ServicesPublic Safety TechnologyQuality Customer ServiceTechnology Helpdesk SupportTechnology Troubleshooting and A PreparationTelecommunications: Customer ServiceTravel Agency: Customer ServiceUtilities: Customer ServiceWeb MasterSee detailed requirements beginning on page 73.2
How to Use This CatalogThis is a brief introduction on how the Rio SaladoCollege Catalog is designed and how to use it. Thecatalog is published annually and the informationcontained in this catalog is subject to change, and it isthe student's responsibility to be knowledgeable of itscontents. The 2006-2007 Rio Salado College Catalogincludes program requirements for new studentsenrolling in the Summer I 2006 semester, SummerII 2006 semester, the Fall 2006 semester and theSpring 2007 semester. If you are a new student, ora student who has been readmitted after three ormore semesters of inactivity, you may fall under thenew catalog year requirement outlined on page 168.Contact Rio Salado's Student Enrollment Services at480-517-8540 with any questions.Rio Salado College is dedicated to servingyou.This catalog contains everything you need to knowabout Rio Salado College and our degree options,course descriptions, and numerous college resourcesavailable to you.There are several ways to access information in thiscatalog: For example, the Table of Contents found onpages 4-5 provides a quick and simple way tofind information.There is also a detailed, alphabetical Index onpage 318.For a listing of all our certificate and degreeprograms, turn to page 2.We also have sections dedicated to the variousareas of Rio Salado including Learner Services(page 15), Registration Information (page31), and Financial Information (page 43).The information found within each of thesesections is arranged in alphabetical order.Use this catalog to find out about certificateand degree requirements. This information islocated on pages 73-184. Course numbers anddescriptions (on pages 231-317) are necessary toensure proper course selection to satisfy degreerequirements. To map out your educationalgoal with Rio Salado (online), please contact anacademic advisor at 480-517-8580 or check outthe web site at www.riosalado.edu.The catalog is a helpful tool, detailing the manyservices available and the necessary informationneeded to make your college experience a rewardingone. You will find information on AcademicAdvising (page 17), Counseling (page 20), How toRegister (page 33), Tuition (page 48), Bookstore(page 19), and Tutoring (page 29). Other areasinclude Rio Salado’s Library (page 29), Policiesand Procedures (pages 185-229), and Study Skills(page 9).Text with a shaded background containsinformation that is common to all of the MaricopaCommunity Colleges.The Rio Salado College Catalog is published once ayear. Please be aware that some courses and programsmay be modified throughout the year. Students shouldalways consult with an academic advisor to ensure thatthe most current information is available when makingacademic decisions. www.riosalado.edu3
Table of ContentsRio Salado CollegeAdministration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Faculty Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Emeritus Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Certificate and Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Use This Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Student Success Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Study Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Vocabulary for College Survival:Terms You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Who to Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Learner Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Student Course Placement Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Career/Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Credit for Prior Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Transfer Articulation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Disability Resources and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Tutoring Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Adult Basic Education (ABE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30English for Speakers of OtherLanguages (ESOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30General Educational Development (GED)/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) . . . . . . . . . . .30Prepare for GED Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30KJZZ/KBAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30RISE Learning for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Rio Salado Lifelong Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . .30Sun Sounds of Arizona InformationAccess Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Cancellations, Drop/Add, and Withdrawals . . . . . .33Admission/Registration/Enrollment Policies . . . . . .344Social Security Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Transcript Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Veterans Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Cashiers Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Student Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Online Clinical Dental Assisting Program . . . . . . . .70Instructional Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71What is eArmyU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Certificates and Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Chemical Dependency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Computer Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77The Maricopa Community CollegesHealth Care Integrated EducationalSystem (HCIES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Nursing: Maricopa Community CollegeDistrict Nursing Program (MCCDNP). . . . . . . .85Organizational Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Quality Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Retail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Educational Service Partnerships andCustomized Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Airline Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Computer Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Detention Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Fire Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Law Enforcement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Military Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Quality Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Districtwide Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Arizona General Education Curriculum(AGEC), AGEC A, AGEC B, AGEC S. . . . . . . .123Courses That Can Be Used to Satisfy MCCCDAGEC A, AGEC B and/or AGEC S . . . . . . . . . .127Associate in Arts (AA) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Associate in Arts in Elementary Education(AAEE) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Dance(AAFA-Dance) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Art(AAFA-Art) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Theatre(AAFA-Theatre) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Associate in Science (AS) Degree, . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Associate in Business (ABus) Degree,General Requirements (GR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Associate in Business (ABus) Degree,Special Requirements (SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Associate in Transfer Partnership(ATP) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Associate in General Studies (AGS) Degree. . . . . .160Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree, GeneralEducation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163Academic Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165General Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Maricopa Community CollegesGeneral Education Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates . . . . . .168Teacher Education: Maricopa CommunityCollege District-Wide Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . .169Disciplinary Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Student Disciplinary Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Technology Resource Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210Important Deadlines for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211Instructional Grievance Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212Non-Instructional Complaint Resolution Process . .212Scholastic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213College Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214Hazing Prevention Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222Student Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224Student Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318Districtwide Occupational Programs . . . . . . . . . . .174Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Administrative Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188General Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194Abuse-Free Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195Academic Misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005
Student Success StrategiesIn This SectionStudy Skills How to be an Active LearnerHow to Create a Study GroupHow to Prepare for ExamsHow to Manage Your TimeBalancing Work, Family and SchoolVocabulary for College Survival Terms You Should KnowWho to Contact Have a concern? Here’s who to contact.
S T U D E N T S U C C E S S S T R AT E G I E SStudy SkillsStudy SkillsHow to be an Active Learner1. Read ThoroughlyAlways read all information enclosed in your coursematerials packets and syllabi. These materials providevaluable information such as: how to contact yourinstructor, tutoring services, testing hours and locations,assignments, and important college phone numbers.For online information for study skills, go ounseling/resources2. Check Your Course CalendarKnow your due dates and last dates for exams.3. Ask QuestionsDo not wait until just before a due date to e-mailyour instructor with your questions. If you needto get a message to your instructor in a very shortamount of time, contact the Instructional Helpdesk,480-517-8380.4. Use the e-GuideFor a successful start, use the e-Guide that is available toprompt you to review critical "just in time" informationabout aspects of your learning experience and provideyou with a big picture of information.5. Stay on TrackPace yourself so that you finish work by the due dateswithout stressing yourself.6. Complete Learning ActivitiesChoose to complete as many lesson learning activitiesas possible, including practice exercises, self-checks,etc.7. Draft AssignmentsWork off-line in a word processing application. Reviewyour work before you submit it.8. Utilize FeedbackRead all feedback on assignments by clicking on theassignment in the gradebook. Use your instructor'sfeedback to improve your work on upcomingassignments.9
S T U D E N T S U C C E S S S T R AT E G I E SStudy SkillsHow to Prepare for ExamsUse three simple steps and you will be ready for yourexams. Remember, you cannot cram at the last minute andexpect a passing grade. Many instructors build on conceptsthroughout the semester and your study should do thistoo.1. Organize Summarize, condense, and make sense of all yournotes, homework, and previous tests. Develop your own organization system on anoutline, map, or whatever works for you. Use your syllabus as a guide. Put deadlines and study time on your calendar. Important: do not be overwhelmed by thematerial.For online information for study skills, go to:www.riosalado.edu/ser vices/student/enrollment/counseling/resources2. Review Review your lessons each week to put the materialinto long-term memory. Use flash cards, highlighters, or whatever worksbest for you. Important: review the material over several daysor weeks, not all at once.3. Practice Make up practice questions and test yourself, orwork with a study group. Focus your study questions on what you do notknow. Important: Try to teach the material to someoneelse and you will learn it much better yourself.How to Manage Your Time1.Get a calendar and mark important dates: Refer to syllabus for class deadlines. Schedule study time. Schedule family events. Schedule leisure time for yourself.2.Create “to do” lists for each day.3.Tackle the tough jobs first.4.Set specific goals for each course.5.Reward yourself after completing each task.6.Monitor your “self talk” and do not beat yourself up ifyou do not complete everything on your list.10Balancing Work, Family, and School1. Take care of yourself. Eat a balanced diet Sleep 7-8 hours Exercise regularly2. Get to know your classmates and you willdiscover that you are not alone in yoursituation.3. Enlist your family’s support.4. Use FREE college resources: Personal and career counseling Academic advisors Tutoring Services for students with disabilities5. Connect with resources for financial support: Financial aid Scholarships Your employerFor more information on any of these academicsuccess skills, contact Student Enrollment Services at480-517-8540.
S T U D E N T S U C C E S S S T R AT E G I E SVocabulary for College Survival: Terms You Should KnowVocabulary for CollegeSurvival: Terms YouShould KnowAcademic Advisor: A resource person able to help youplan your course of study and select appropriate courses.Adjunct Faculty: Part-time certified instructors.AGEC: The Arizona General Education Curriculum(AGEC) is a thirty-five semester credit “block” that youcan complete at Rio Salado College. Completion of theAGEC means that you will have met the lower-divisiongeneral studies requirements at any of the Arizona publicuniversities.Assessment: Placement testing to guide students intoappropriate Reading, Math, and English courses.Associate Degree: A degree awarded for the completionof a minimum of 64 credits selected to meet specificrequirements. Degrees designed for transfer to a universityinclude Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS),and Associate in Business (ABus). The Associate in GeneralStudies (AGS) allows more flexibility in course selection,and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) emphasizes aparticular occupational field.Attachment: A file that is included with an e-mail message.Oftentimes, the file must be saved to the desktop before itcan be opened.Audit: To take a class for no credit. There are additionalcharges for auditing.Bachelor's Degree: A degree awarded by a four-year college.The B.A., B.S., B.I.S., or B.A.S. requires approximately 120credits.Catalog: The annual publication which explains collegepolicies, procedures, and programs, including coursedescriptions.Catalog Year: A policy that allows students who maintaincontinuous enrollment to follow the program requirementsof the catalog year in which they began.Certificate of Completion (CCL): A certificate awardedfor the completion of a specified career program.Counselor: A faculty member available to help you withpersonal, career, or school-related questions.Course Description: The brief, official statement of thecontent and prerequisites and/or corequisites of eachcourse included in the catalog.Course Number: The three-digit number following thesubject code which identifies a particular course, such asENG101, First-Year Composition.Credit Hour: Numerical unit assigned to a course basedon the amount of time spent in class.Curriculum: A series of courses which meet a particularacademic or vocational goal. Also called a program ofstudy.Cursor: A small symbol, usually a blinking line, arrow, orhand, which represents where you are currently positionedon the computer screen. You can change the position of thecursor by moving your mouse and clicking in a differentspot. When the cursor is in the shape of a small arrow, it’scalled a “pointer.” The two terms are often interchanged.Distance Learning: Courses you can take any time, anyplace.Drop/Add Period: The period during which you can makechanges in your schedule without penalty. The drop/addperiod varies with the length of the class.Electives: Courses a student can select in order to completea program of study, sometimes with restrictions.E-mail: Electronic mail; a means of sending writtenmessages electronically.ESF II (Electronic Student File and Retention System):An online advisement tool that students can access fromanyplace that they have web access. Through the use ofESF II, students have access to degree and certificate checksheets which also includes any transfer information specificto them, data about the arrival of transcripts from otherinstitutions, personalized class schedules, and programadmittance status.Grant: Student financial aid based on need. Grants do nothave to be repaid.Helpdesk: A college service that assists students whenthey are having technical/computer related problems whileenrolled in an Internet course.Chat: Sometimes called IRC (Internet Relay Chat). Havinga conversation over the Internet by typing messages. As youtype your message, it can be seen on both your screen andthe person’s screen that you are chatting with at the sametime. Some Internet courses require students to participatein a chat room session.Internet: Classes on the World Wide Web. For moreinformation, visit our site at www.riosalado.edu.College Work/Study: A form of financial aid based onneed, which provides the student with paid employmentwhile in school.MCCCD or MCCD: Maricopa County CommunityCollege District.Corequisite: Requirement(s) which must be metconcurrently with a course.Lower Division: First and second year college courses.Only lower division courses are offered by the communitycolleges.Mixed Media: Format which combines deliverytechnologies; for example, print, audio or videotapes,conference calling, or laboratory kits.11
S T U D E N T S U C C E S S S T R AT E G I E SVocabulary for College Survival: Terms You Should KnowNetiquette: Rules of conduct that define polite behavior inan e-mail and on the Internet.RioLearn: An online course delivery system at Rio SaladoCollege.Online: When you are connected to the Internet or anonline service, you are online. Online can also be usedto describe services that are available to you through theInternet.Schedule: The publication which includes class offeringsfor a specific term and year.Password: A secret word you use to gain access to acomputer system. Sometimes there are restrictions on thetypes of characters you can use (i.e., letters, numbers, orincidentals), as well as a maximum number of them.Prerequisite: A requirement which must be met beforeenrolling in a specific class, usually the completion of alower-level class in the same subject.Print Based: Format which uses printed material such astextbooks, study guides, and supplemental readings.Proctor: An individual (approved by the Rio Salado TestingCenter) who will supervise the student’s distance learningmidterms and finals when the student lives outside ofMaricopa County.Required Course: A course needed to complete a certificateor degree program.Residential Faculty: Full-time certified instructors.Restricted Electives: A listing of selected courses studentscan choose from to complete a certificate or degreeprogram.Rio eGuide: The eGuide is an Internet tool for studentsuccess allowing review of critical "just in time" informationabout aspects of the student learning experience, andproviding all of the "big picture" information up front. Toutilize the eGuide, accept the invitation that will be sent toyou via e-mail 48 hours after registration.12Scholarships: Student financial aid based on academicachievement, need, or a combination of factors. Scholarshipsdo not have to be repaid.Section Number: The four-digit code following thesubject code and course number in the schedule ofclasses which identifies the location and time of the class(ENG101 3406).Site Supervisor: An employee of the college who overseesRio operations at locations in the community.Subject Code/Course Prefix: The three-letter abbreviationwhich identifies the subject area of a course, such as ENGfor English courses.Syllabus: A course outline and information on classroompolicies, tests, dates, and materials to be used in a class.Transcript: An official record of a student’s course workand grades.Transfer Credit: Credit earned at other regionallyaccredited institutions that is accepted at Rio SaladoCollege. Credits accepted in transfer do not necessarilyapply to all certificates and degrees.Upper Division: Courses usually taken during junior andsenior years, offered at four-year institutions.Username: A unique name used to access resources on acomputer. If you are registered for an Internet course, yourusername, along with your passwo
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