Catalog Rio Salado College2012-2013
R I O S A L A D O C O L L E G E 2012-2013CATALOG
President's MessagePresident’s MessageCommunity colleges nationally provide agateway for millions of Americans to earn adegree, get a job, receive workforce training andimprove their lives. For thousands of students,Rio Salado College is their gateway to a brighterfuture.As a recognized national leader in onlinelearning, Rio Salado College is up to thechallenge of preparing today’s students forthe jobs of tomorrow. We tailor education tomeet the needs of all our students. We offerhundreds of online classes, and some hybridclasses, allowing students to take classes at theirconvenience. We offer affordable tuition so ourstudents can realize their educational goals.And our commitment to relentlessimprovement is never ending.Currently, we are working to identifynew student populations, create newprograms that reach beyond our currentcustomers, partner with higher educationinstitutions, and design strategies andinitiatives that increase student success.Rio Salado wants to serve as the gatewayto your college education, because weknow that it is the key to a brightertomorrow. Start your journey with ustoday!Sincerely,All the while, Rio Salado maintains ourcommitment to academic excellence andstudent success. Our top-notch faculty areexperts in their fields. Our vast array of studentservices, many of which are available online andaccessible 24/7, ensure that students have thetools they need to succeed.Chris Bustamante, Ed.D.President, Rio Salado CollegeRio’s CultureVisionWe astonish our customers!PurposesServing our local, national, andinternational communities throughonline learning and collaborativepartnerships, we provide:» General education and courses foruniversity transfer» Programs for workforce developmentin business, industry and government» Adult basic education» Comprehensive student services» Cultural enrichment andcommunity service» Continuing education and lifetimelearning opportunitiesMissionRio Salado College transforms thelearning experience through:» Choice, Access, and Flexibility» Customized, High QualityLearning Design» Personalized Service andOrganizational ResponsivenessCore PracticesIn the context of our core values,and sustained by disciplinedpeople, thought, and action, ourwork is focused on the followingcore organizational practices:» Learning» Innovating» PartneringCore ValuesThrough living our values, Rio SaladoCollege creates a climate of highexpectations for the success of ourcurrent and future students, clientsand employees. We are unalterablycommitted to demonstrating, assessingand being accountable for the followingcore organizational values:» Sustainability» Customer Focus» Relentless Improvement» Inclusiveness» Professionalism» TeamworkService StandardsIn order to implement our vision, we arecommitted to the following service standards:» Accuracy» Consistency» Timeliness
AdministrationChris Bustamante, Ed.D.PresidentDana Offerman, Ph.D.Vice President, Academic AffairsTodd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A.Vice President, Business and Employee ServicesEdward Kelty, M.Ed.Vice President, Information ServicesKishia Brock, M.Ed.Vice President, Student AffairsEmeritus DistinctionAdministrationLinda Thor, Ed.D.,President EmeritusCarol Scarafiotti, M.A.,Vice President EmeritusJames Van Dyke, Ph.D.,Vice President EmeritusAdministrationRio Salado CollegeCarl Matthusen, M.A., General Manager Emeritus,KJZZ/KBAQ/Sun SoundsJo Jorgenson, Ph.D.Dean, Instruction and Community DevelopmentDana Reid, M.Ed.Dean, Instructional Technology and SupportRick Kemp, M.Ed.Dean, Instruction and PartnershipsSharon Koberna, Ph.D.Dean, Employee and Administrative ServicesJames Paluzzi, Ph.D.Dean, Division of Public ServicesNicole Albo, M.H.P.E.Dean, Academic AffairsEarnestine Harrison, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Instruction and SupportBlair Liddicoat, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Adult Basic EducationRuby Miller, B.A.Associate Dean, Enrollment ServicesRachelle Clarke, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Student ServicesMichael Pattarozzi, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Community DevelopmentRyan Chase, M.B.A.Associate Dean, Student Affairs1
Faculty MembersFaculty MembersAccreditationRio Salado CollegeThe Higher LearningCommissionNorth Central Association30 North LaSalle Street, Suite2400Chicago, IL 60602-25041-800-621-7440www.ncahlc.orgDental Hygiene andClinical Dental AssistingAmerican Dental AssociationCommission of DentalAccreditation211 East Chicago AvenueChicago, IL 60611www.ada.org/100.aspxDual EnrollmentNational Alliance ofConcurrent EnrollmentPartnerships (NACEP)400 Ostrom AvenueSyracuse, NY 13244-3250www.nacep.orgSpecial RecognitionTeacher Education ProgramsArizona Department ofEducation1535 West Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007602-542-5393 /1-800-352-4558www.ade.state.az.us2Melanie Abts, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., Northern ArizonaUniversity; Ed.D., Arizona State University.Janine Adkins, B.S., The American University; M.A., BrownUniversity; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.Angela Ambrosia, B.A., University of Louisville; M.S., Long IslandUniversity; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., Nova University;Ph.D., Kennedy Western University.Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., OttawaUniversity; Ph.D., Northcentral University.Pat Case, A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.S., M.C., ArizonaState University; Ph.D., Walden University.Shannon Corona, B.S., University of Arizona; M.A., Arizona StateUniversity; Ph.D., Capella University.Richard Cuprak, B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., ArizonaState University.Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship, Universityof Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; M.L.S., University ofArizona.Karen Docherty, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A.,University of Wisconsin-Madison.Kathleen Dunley, B.A., Rhode Island College; M.A., Boston College;Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder.Angela Felix, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Arizona StateUniversity; Ph.D., Capella University.Jennifer Freed, B.A., B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., IndianaUniversity; M.S., Capella University; Ph.D., Capella University.Terri Hanger, B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.Ed., NorthernArizona University.John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Arizona StateUniversity.Janet Johnson, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University.Robert C. Semmler II, A.A., Northern Essex Community College;B.S., M.Ed., Boston State College; M.S., University of New Mexico.
Rio Salado CollegeAssessmentPhilosophyRio Salado College focusesonassessment-directedimprovement by gatheringevidence of student learningto evaluate the teaching andlearning process. We believethatFaculty MembersFaculty Members1) learning is the primarypurpose of assessment;2) assessment should lead toimprovement and not be anend unto itself; andJennifer Shantz, A.G.S., Rio Salado College; A.A., GlendaleCommunity College; B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., NorthernArizona University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University.Kerrie Specker, A.A., Rio Salado College; B.A., Governors StateUniversity; M.A., Webster University.3) that faculty and studentswho understand the value ofassessment and participate inassessment activities benefitmost from this work.Therefore, the college expectsevery individual to participatefully in this effort.Wanda Tucker, B.A., St. Leo University; M.A., Virginia UnionUniversity; M.A., Arizona State University.Janelle Underhill, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University ofArizona.Richard Vaughn, B.S., University of San Francisco; M.A., Ph.D.,University of California, Davis.Otis J. White, B.A.S., University of Richmond; M.B.A., WesternInternational University.Emeritus Distinction FacultyJulie A. Bertch, Ph.D.Beatriz Cohen, M.C.Laura Helminski, M.S.Thomas Lombardo, Ph.D.Karen Mills, Ed.D.Willie Minor, Ed.D.Jean Tease, Ed.D.Barry Wukasch, Ph.D.3
How to Use This CatalogHow to Use This CatalogRio Salado CollegeCatalogThe Rio Salado CollegeCatalog is published once ayear. Please be aware thatsome courses and programsmay be modified throughoutthe year. Students shouldalways consult with anacademic advisor to ensurethat the most currentinformation is availablewhen making academicdecisions.www.riosalado.eduThe Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually.The information contained in this catalog is subject to change.It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of itscontents. The 2012-2013 Rio Salado College Catalog includesprogram requirements for new students enrolling in theSummer I 2012 semester, Summer II 2012 semester, the Fall2012 semester and the Spring 2013 semester. If you are anew student, or a student who has been readmitted after threeor more semesters of inactivity, you may fall under the newcatalog year requirement outlined on page 185. Contact RioSalado’s Student Affairs and Advancement at 480-517-8540with any questions.How to access information in this catalog:This catalog contains everything you need to know about RioSalado College and our degree options, course descriptions, andnumerous college resources available to you.There are several ways to access information in this catalog: Table of Contents on pages 6-7Alphabetical index on page 441Certificate and degree programs on pages 8-9Tuition and Fees information on pages 229-232Use this catalog to find out about certificate and degreerequirements. This information is located on pages 41-198.Course numbers and descriptions (on pages 307-440) arenecessary to ensure proper course selection to satisfy degreerequirements. To map out your educational goal with RioSalado, please contact an academic advisor at 480-517-8580 orvisit: www.riosalado.eduYou will also find information on Tuition and Fees (pages 229232), Policies and Procedures (pages 199-306), AcademicAdvisement (page 25), Career/Counseling Services (page 27),How to Register (page 33), Bookstore (page 26), and Tutoring(page 37). Other areas include Rio Salado’s Library Services(page 31), Study Skills (page 22-24), and Writing Tips (page 22).For Rio Salado College’s online catalog, please visit:www.riosalado.edu\catalog4
ConcernsPhone #Academic Advisement480-517-8580Academic Appeal480-517-8380Accident at Site480-377-4555Adult Basic Education480-517-8110Books480-517-8710 or 1-800-584-8775Career Services480-517-8481Catalog480-517-8580Class Schedule480-517-8540Complaints & Grievances (staff )480-517-8988Complaints & mputer Assistance480-517-8600Computer Labs480-517-8450Concurrent Credit480-517-8540Course Packets480-517-8243Course Substitutions480-517-8580Credit by Exam480-517-8560Counseling480-517-8785Degree Planning480-517-8580Disability Resources and Services 480-517-8562Drop/Add Classes480-517-8540Dual Enrollment480-517-8105Financial Aid480-517-8310Grade Change (Academic Appeal) 480-517-8540Graduation480-517-8540Incomplete Grade480-517-8380Insurance: Student Health480-517-8175International Education480-517-8416Job Hunting Skills480-517-8481Library480-517-8424Lost and Found480-377-4555Name Change480-517-8540Parking Tickets480-377-4555Prior Learning Assessment480-517-8580Personal n480-517-8540Scholarships480-517-8310Sexual Harassment480-517-8988Technology Helpdesk480-517-8600Test Anxiety480-517-8540Testing Information480-517-8560Transcript Evaluation480-517-8580Transcript Request480-517-8540Transferring Courses480-517-8580Tuition & Fees480-517-8334Tutoring480-517-8247Veterans Benefits480-517-8153Withdrawing from College480-517-8540Who to ContactAcademic AdvisementInstructional ling ServicesAdmissions/Records and RegistrationRecords and RegistrationAssociate Dean, Student Affairs/AdvancementInstructional Helpdesk or Department Chairor Vice President, Teaching and LearningTechnology HelpdeskComputer Lab HelpdeskRecords and RegistrationCourse SupportAcademic AdvisementTesting and Assessment CenterCounseling ServicesAcademic AdvisementDisability Services and ResourcesRecords and RegistrationAcademic ProgramsFinancial Aid OfficeRecords and RegistrationRecords and RegistrationInstructional HelpdeskHuman Resources OfficeInternational Education OfficeCareer/Counseling ServicesLibrarySecurityRecords and RegistrationSecurityAcademic AdvisementCareer/Counseling ServicesRecords and RegistrationRecords and RegistrationFinancial AidAssociate Dean, Student Affairs/AdvancementTechnology HelpdeskCareer/Counseling ServicesTesting and Assessment CenterAcademic AdvisementRecords and RegistrationAcademic AdvisementCashier’s OfficeTutoringVeterans Affairs OfficeRecords and RegistrationWho To Contact.Who to Contact 5
Table of ContentsRio Salado College Administration . . . . . . . . . 1Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Faculty Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Use This Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Who to Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Certificate and Degree Programs . . . . . . 8Student Information & Support Services 11Welcome to Rio Salado College . . . . . . . . . . . 14Rio Salado: Take the Next Step . . . . . . . . . . . 15Common College Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Study Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Term Start Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19222424You Have the Whole College Supporting You! 25Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Career/Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Cashier’s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Disability Resources and Services . . . . . . . . . 29Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Instructional Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30International Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Military Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Social Security Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Student Address or Telephone Number Change .34Student Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Semester Blocks at Rio Salado College . . . . . 35Student Academic Achievement Recognition 36Testing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Adult Basic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Adult ACE Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Community Education: Spanish ComputerClasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39KJZZ/KBAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396Sun Sounds of Arizona-Radio Reading Service 39Rio Salado Lifelong Learning Center . . . . . . 39Certificates & Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Addictions and Substance Use Disorders . . . 46Child and Family Professional Development . 49Computer Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54The Maricopa Community Colleges AlliedHealth or Nursing Program . . . . . . . . . . . 56Dental Assisting (Clinical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Dental Office Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Early Childhood Administration andManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Early Learning and Development . . . . . . . . . 68eLearning Design Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Family Engagement Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Family Life Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74General Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77K-12 eLearning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Language and Literary Culture of the USA . 80Language Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Law Enforcement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Military Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Organizational Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Paralegal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Quality Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Retail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Small Business Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Sustainability and Ecological Literacy. . . . . . 97Sustainable Food Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Educational Partnerships &Customized Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Airline Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Broadband Telecommunications . . . . . . . . .Community Dental Health Coordination .Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dental Assisting (Clinical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detention Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104107109110112115
117120123129Districtwide Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Arizona General Education Curriculum(AGEC), AGEC A, AGEC B, AGEC S. . 140Associate in Arts (AA) Degree . . . . . . . . . . 146Associate in Arts in Elementary Education(AAEE) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) Art Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) Dance Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) Theatre Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Associate in Science (AS) Degree . . . . . . . . 164Associate in Business (ABus) Degree,General Requirements (GR) . . . . . . . . . . 168Associate in Business (ABus) Degree,Special Requirements (SR) . . . . . . . . . . . 172Associate in General Studies (AGS) Degree 175Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree,General Education Requirements . . . . . 178Academic Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181General Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . 182MCCCD General Education Statement . . . 184Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates 185Transcripts for Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Districtwide Occupational Programs . . . . . 187Policies & Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Administrative Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . .Affirmative Action Statements . . . . . . . . . . .Governing Values (Board Policy) . . . . . . . .General Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Admission/Registration/Enrollment . . . . . .Credit for Prior Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Course Placement Process . . . . . . .Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202203206207207216226227228229233Student Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Treatment of Title IV Aid When a StudentWithdraws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239Scholastic Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242Important Deadlines for Students . . . . . . . . 244Academic Probation (Progress) . . . . . . . . . . 245Instructional Grievance Process . . . . . . . . . 245Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246Academic Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248Discrimination Complaint Procedures forStudents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251Emissions Control Compliance . . . . . . . . . . 255Use of Campus Grounds by Non-MCCCDAffiliated Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act . 258Copyright Act Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Technology Resource Standards . . . . . . . . . 261Hazing Prevention Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . 264Abuse-Free Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free Environment . . 273Statement on the Arizona Medical MarijuanaAct (Proposition 203) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Disability Resources & Services-Eligibility forAccommodations & Required DisabilityDocumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Academic Misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Non-Instructional Complaint ResolutionProcess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281Disciplinary Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Student Conduct Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Student Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Consensual Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296Rio Salado College Campus Safety Policiesand Annual Crime Statistics DisclosureSummary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Table of ContentsLaw Enforcement Technology . . . . . . . . . . .Public Safety: Firefighters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workforce Development and CommunityRe-Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4417
Certificate & Degree ProgramsCertificate & Degree ProgramsAssociate in Arts (AA) DegreesAA: Associate in ArtsAA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Art(AAFA-Art)AA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Dance(AAFA-Dance)AA: Associate in Arts, Fine Arts-Theatre(AAFA-Theatre)AGEC A: Arizona General EducationCurriculumAssociate in Arts in Elementary Education(AAEE) DegreeAssociate in Science (AS) DegreesAS: Associate in ScienceAGEC S: Arizona General EducationCurriculumAssociate in Business (ABus) DegreesABus GR: Associate in Business,General RequirementsABus SR: Associate in Business,Special RequirementsAGEC B: Arizona General EducationCurriculumAssociate in General Studies (AGS) DegreeAssociate in Applied Science (AAS)DegreesAccountingAddictions and Substance Use DisordersComputer TechnologyDental Assisting (Clinical)Dental HygieneDental Office ManagementEarly Childhood Administration andManagementEarly Learning and DevelopmenteLearning Design SpecialistFamily Life EducationGeneral BusinessLaw Enforcement TechnologyMilitary LeadershipOrganizational Management8ParalegalPublic AdministrationQuality Customer ServiceRetail ManagementSustainable Food SystemsAcademic CertificatesChild and Family Professional DevelopmentCreative WritingK-12 eLearning DesignK-12 Online TeachingLanguage and Literary Culture of the USALanguage StudiesSustainability and Ecological LiteracyCertificates of CompletionAccountingAddictions and Substance Use Disorders Level IAddictions and Substance Use Disorders Level IIAdolescent DevelopmentAdult Development and AgingAdvanced Computer Usage and ApplicationsChild and Family Organization Managementand AdministrationComputer Usage and ApplicationsDental Assisting (Clinical)Digital DesigneLearning Design SpecialistFamily Child Care ManagementFamily Engagement SpecialistInfant and Toddler DevelopmentGeneral BusinessLaw Enforcement TechnologyMilitary LeadershipNetworking: Design and System SupportOrganizational LeadershipParalegalParent EducationProfessional Addictions CounselingProgrammingPublic AdministrationQuality Customer ServiceRetail ManagementSmall Business Start-UpSustainable Food SystemsWeb Design: User Interface
The following educational programs havebeen designed to meet the needs of specificindustries. Employment by these organizationsis required for registration.Associate in Applied Science (AAS)DegreesAirline OperationsBroadband TelecommunicationsCorrectionsDental Assisting (Clinical)Detention ServicesEmergency Response and OperationsLaw Enforcement TechnologyQuality Customer ServiceWorkforce Development and CommunityRe-EntryCertificates of CompletionAdvanced CorrectionsAirline Operations: Ground OperationsAirline Operations: Initial Flight AttendantAirline Operations: Passenger ServicesAirline Operations: ReservationsAutomobile Insurance Claims: CustomerServiceAutomobile Insurance: Customer ServiceAutomobile Policy: Customer ServiceBank Account Management: Customer ServiceBasic CorrectionsBroadband Telecommunications: AccountServicesBroadband Telecommunications: FieldOperationsBroadband Telecommunications: TechnicalSupport ServicesCommunity Dental Health CoordinationCredit Counseling: Customer ServiceDental Assisting (Clinical)Dental Assisting TechnologyDetention ServicesFirefighter OperationsHuman Services - Assistance: Customer ServiceHuman Services - Specialist: Customer ServiceHuman Services - Unemployment Insurance:Customer ServiceInsurance: Customer ServiceLaw Enforcement TechnologyLaw Enforcement Technology AcademyMotor Vehicle: Customer ServicePublic Safety TechnologyQuality Customer ServiceUtilities: Customer ServiceWorkforce Development and Community Re-EntryWorkforce Development: Automotive TechnologyLevel IWorkforce Development: Automotive TechnologyLevel IIWorkforce Development: Carpentry Level IWorkforce Development: Carpentry Level IIWorkforce Development: Electrical Level IWorkforce Development: Electrical Level IIWorkforce Development: Furniture Construction/Refinishing Level IWorkforce Development: Furniture Construction/Refinishing Level IIWorkforce Development: Graphic Arts Level IWorkforce Development: Graphic Arts Level IIWorkforce Development: HorticultureWorkforce Development: Landscape TechnologyEducational Partnerships & Customized Training ProgramsEducational Partnerships &Customized Training Programs9
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIESRio Salado College forges Educational EmpowermentZones with local cities, schools, and civic and socialorganizations to offer educational opportunities that areuniquely tailored to the communities they serve.Empowerment Zone LocationsEducational Empowerment Zones:Phoenixt 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF 0SBOHFXPPEt 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF 5IPNBTt 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF /PSUIFSOt 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF %PXOUPXOt "SF MPDBUFE JO DPNNVOJUJFT UIBU IBWF VOEFSTFSWFE student populationst 1SPWJEF FEVDBUJPOBM QSPHSBNT BOE TFSWJDFT UIBU SFnFDU the needs of the local communityt )FMQ PQFO UIF EPPST UP B DPMMFHF FEVDBUJPO GPS OPO traditional studentst 0õFS QBUIXBZT UP QPTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO UP IFMQ prepare students for the jobs of tomorrowt 1SPWJEF B NFFUJOH IVC GPS DPNNVOJUZ MFBEFST BOE organizations to collaborateAvondalet 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF "WPOEBMFQueen Creekt PNNVOJWFSTJUZ ! 2VFFO SFFL 2VFFO SFFLSurpriset PNNVOJWFSTJUZ ! 4VSQSJTFt 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF -JGFMPOH -FBSOJOH FOUFSTempet 3JP 4BMBEP PMMFHF 4PVUIFSO5P MFBSO NPSF BCPVU UIF TQFDJmD QSPHSBNT BOE services offered at each Empowerment Zone visitriosalado.edu/locations.
1STUDENT INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICESRio Salado prides itself on providing a positive and rewardingeducational experience for each student. Student Support Servicesprovides all the necessary information and assistance you need tosucceed – in-person, online, and by phone. You will receive academicadvising, career counseling, instructional and technical support, andtutoring. You also have the ability to purchase your textbooks andfind valuable information from our library efficiently and conveniently.Academic success is more than just a possibility, it is a reality. Fromregistration to graduation, you’re never alone at Rio Salado.www.riosalado.edu/current
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Welcome to Rio Salado College Rio Salado: Take the Next Step Common College Terms Study Skills Academic Calendar Term Start Dates You Have the Whole College Supporting You! Academic Advisement Bookstore Career/Counseling Services Cashier’s Services Disability Resources and Services Financial Aid Graduation Instructional Computing International Education Library Services Military Central Registration Social Security Number Student Address or Telephone Number Change Student Insurance Semester Blocks at Rio Salado College Student Academic Achievement Recognition Testing Center Transcripts Tutoring Veterans Affairs Community ServicesIn This SectionStudent Information & Support Services13
Student InformationWelcome to Rio Salado CollegeRio Salado CollegeAdministrativeHeadquarters2323 W. 14th StreetTempe, AZ 85281480-517-8000 or1-800-729-1197Rio Salado College is one of the 10 colleges in the Maricopa CountyCommunity College District, and the largest online public communitycollege in the nation. Located in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado servesnearly 70,000 students annually, with more than 40,000 taking onlineclasses. Established in 1978, Rio Salado College successfully meets theneeds of working adults and other specialized populations who findit challenging to pursue higher education through traditional means.Rio Salado reaches out to students who need, access, flexibility, andaffordability in innovative learning formats.Rio Salado College is dedicated to serving our local, national, andinternational communities through: adult basic education, collaborativepartnerships, early college initiatives, and online learning. Rio Saladooffers several convenient locations throughout
For Rio Salado College's online catalog, please visit: www.riosalado.edu\catalog Rio Salado College Catalog Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published once a year. . Class Schedule 480-517-8540 Records and Registration Complaints & Grievances (staff ) 480-517-8988 Associate Dean, .
Other areas include Rio Salado's Library Services (page 32), Study Skills (pages 22-24), and Writing Tips (page 22). For Rio Salado College's online catalog, please visit: www.riosalado.edu\catalog Rio Salado College Catalog Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published once a year. Please be aware that some courses and programs
The Rio Salado Redevelopment Study Area has been the focus of past and current planning related projects and revitalization efforts. The following list captures these efforts: 1. South Mountain Target Area B Redevelopment Plan 2. Rio Salado Oeste Plan 3. Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project 4. Rio Montana Area Plan 5. Rio Salado Interim .
Welcome to Rio Salado College Founded in 1978, Rio Salado College is the largest of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, and is known as "the college within everyone's reach." Serving more than 60,000 students annually, Rio Salado is one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nation. Our primary focus is online learning. In addition to
Contact Rio Salado's Student Enrollment Services at 480-517-8540 with any questions. Rio Salado College is dedicated to serving you. Th is catalog contains everything you need to know about Rio Salado College and our degree options, course descriptions, and numerous college resources available to you.
partnership between Rio Salado College and InScribe to build a customized virtual community for online Rio Salado College students, called RioConnect, on the InScribe platform. Rio Salado College and InScribe designed this platform to provide students with a virtual place to ask questions, share resources, and provide support.
Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually. Th e information contained in this catalog is subject to change. It is the student's responsibility to be knowledgeable of its contents. Th e 2021-2022 Rio Salado College Catalog includes program requirements for new students enrolling in the
Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually. Th e information contained in this catalog is subject to change. It is the student's responsibility to be knowledgeable of its contents. Th e 2020-2021 Rio Salado College Catalog includes program requirements for new students enrolling in the
Simulink to STM32 MCUs Automate –the process from "C" code generation to programming STM32 F4 or STM32F30x –Code generation reporting –Code execution profiling reporting for PIL execution. 13 Summary for STM32 embedded target for MATLAB and Simulink release 3.1: Supported MCUs: STM32 F4 and F30x series Automated Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) Testing using USART communication link Support .
