43500 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

(760) 346-8041

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This catalog is valid from July 1, 201 through June 30, 201 . It is in effect for the Fall and Spring semes-ters and any session (intersession), which commences within this defined period of time.

Every reasonable effort has been made to determine that everything stated in this Catalog is accurate. Because this publication must be prepared well in advance of the period of time it covers, changes in some programs inevitably will occur.

Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change with-out notice by the Administration of the Desert Community College District or College of the Desert and, in addition, some courses or programs that are offered may have to be cancelled because of insufficient enrollment or because of elimination or reduction in programs or because of any other reason considered sufficient by the Superintendent/President or designee.

The District and College further reserve the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, procedures or timelines.

College of the Desert is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accredi-tation and the U.S. Department of Education.

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WELCOME TO COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

Welcome, Roadrunners!

You’re attending College of the Desert at a very exciting time in our 60-year history.

We’re one of the fastest-growing community colleges in California. From Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs in the west to Indio and Mecca/Thermal in the east, with our Palm Desert Campus in the middle, we’re committed to helping you reach your education- and career-oriented goals throughout the Coachella Valley.

That commitment hasn’t changed since 1958, when the College started on 160 acres that once produced dates and grapes in Palm Desert.

Today, we serve more than 15,000 students, with thousands more expected in the coming years through our tuition-free plEDGE program that launched in 2017.

The College's plEDGE program commits to providing free tuition for two years to those local high school students who graduated in 2017 and 2018 and enroll at College of the Desert full-time. We have many generous community donors to thank for the program’s ongoing success.

In 2017, the College was one of 150 community colleges named eligible to compete for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges.

And in January, the College won the very prestigious national Bellwether Award in recognition of our EDGE academic boot camp. Many of you have successfully completed that program and know its value in helping prepare students for college-level coursework in English and math.

We’re very proud of our many accomplishments, and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals at College of the Desert, whether you’re pursuing an associate degree or a certificate, or simply enhancing your skills.

And if you’re looking to transfer to a four-year institution or want to find a job after your time here, we can help you with that as well.

We’re excited that you’ve chosen to join us at College of the Desert, and we look forward to supporting you in the pursuit of your academic and career goals.

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ADMINISTRATION

Joel L. Kinnamon, Ed.D.Superintendent/President

Pamela Ralston, Ph.D. Vice President

Student Learning

Annebelle Nery, Ph.D. Vice President

Student Success

John Ramont Interim Vice President Administrative Services

Mary Anne Gularte, Ed.D. Vice President

Human Resources and Employee Relations

Lisa Howell Vice President

Special Assignment

John Mosser, Ph.D. Executive Director

College of the Desert Foundation

Joel L. Kinnamon, Ed.D. Superintendent/President

The members of the Board of Trustees are elected by the people of the Desert Community College District for a term of four years. A Student Trustee is elected annually by COD students.

Mary Jane Sanchez-Fulton M.A. Trustee Area 2

Bonnie Stefan, Ed.D. Trustee Area 5

Fred Jandt, Ph.D.Trustee Area 3

Becky Broughton Trustee Area 1

Aurora Wilson Trustee Area 4

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In addition to our Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs locations, College of the Desert also offers a wide variety of evening and noncredit courses at Palm Springs High School, Desert Hot Springs High School, Rancho Mirage High School, and Cathedral City High School. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for course information and meeting times. For more information about our locations, please call (760) 776-7200.

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Acknowledgements

College of the Desert Catalog is published annually

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Office of Student Learning Editors: Jojie Magbuhat and Amy Simmons

Photographs: Public Relations Office

Special thanks to:

Members of the 2017-18 Curriculum Committee:

Donna Greene, Chair George Brown, Scott Cooper, Courtney Doussett, Linda Emerson,

Jon Fernald, Sarah Gaete, Artel Garcia, Robert Guinn, Maria Jasso, Laurilie Jackson, John Learned, Vida Rossi Dean, Jon Ramont,

Pamela Ralston, Jojie Magbuhat, Amy Simmons

Members of the 2017-18 Catalog Advisory Group:

Jennifer Baker, Neal Constant, Robbin Cotton, Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Carl Farmer, Donna Greene, Curt Luttrell, Jojie Magbuhat, Annebelle Nery,

Amanda Phillips, Pamela Ralston, Florante Roa, Amy Simmons

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Pamela Ralston, Ph.D. Vice President, Student Learning

Annebelle Nery, Ph.D. Vice President, Student Success

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