catalog supplement lancaster

CATALOG SUPPLEMENT LANCASTER

The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

Administration Effective: 02/06/2015 Sharon Ahearn

Teri Klekar

Sarah Kirton

Campus President

Director of Career Services

Regional Director of Financial Aid

Crystal Ellerbe

Paul Dilger

Open

Master Director of Admissions

Director of Student Success ADA Coordinator

Corporate Librarian

Joel Nelson Director of Academic Operations for Online Education

Faculty Name Edgar Allen

Job Title Program Manager

Subject Area HVACR

Tina Brodrick

Program Manager

Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

Marilyn Lim-Carreon

Program Manager

Medical Assistant, Student Success

Marc Estrada

Program Manager

Treg Gardner

Program Manager

Bonnie Gerber

Program Manager

Allied Health, Medical Office Administrative Assistant, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Accounting Computer Science, Network Security, Office Administration EMT

Stephanie Johnson

Program Manager

Massage Therapy

Robert Wright

Program Manager

Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice

The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

Credentials M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S., Park University, Management M.B.A., Golden Gate University, Business Administration; B.A., West Coast University, Business Administration M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S.B.M., University of Phoenix, Business Management M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Healthcare Management; B.S., State University of New York, Community and Human Services

M.I.S., University of Phoenix, Computer Information Systems; B.S., University of Phoenix, Information Technology MAED, Trident University International, Higher Education; BA, Wayland Baptist University, Occupational Education; AAS, Community College of the Air Force, Allied Health; AAS, Community College of the Air Force, Instructor of Technology and Military Science Certificate in Massage Therapy, Golden State Business College; CPI L.L.M., Franklin Pierce Law Center; J.D., University of Louisville; B.A., Centre College

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Faculty Name Angeline Yoder

Job Title Program Manager

Subject Area General Education

Kristynna Foster

Lead Instructor

Medical Assistant

Dalene Garrett

Lead Instructor

Dental Assisting

Benjamin Wordinger

Lead Instructor

Kimberly Chancey

Lead Instructor

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Applied Technology

Pamela Felke

Lead Instructor

Hospitality

Kimberly Rogers

Lead Instructor

Allied Health, Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Amanda Edwards

Instructor

Business Administration

Sarah Kelly

Instructor

Student Success

Laurie Novy

Instructor

General Education

Jacqueline Phillips

Instructor

Medical Assistant

Morgan Spector

Instructor

Legal Assistant

The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

Credentials Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.E.d., Bloomsburg University; M.B.A., Bloomsburg University; B.S., Bloomsburg University Diploma, North Valley Occupational Center, Vocational Nursing; Certificate, Modern Technology School of X-Ray, Medical Assistant Front and Back Office Certificate, San Diego Community College, Registered Dental Assistant; A.S., San Diego Community College, Registered Dental assistant Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Northern Arizona University M.S., University of Alaska, Engineering and Science Management; B.S., University of Texas, Electrical Engineering B.A., Political Science, Colorado State University M.B.A. Health Care Management, Colorado Technical University; M.B.A., Colorado Technical University; B.S. in Liberal Studies, Grand Valley State University M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology, Management/Marketing J.D., University of San Diego School of Law; M.B.A., Ohio State University, B.S., Ohio State University, Business Administration Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Educational Leadership; M.S., Illinois State University, English; B.S., Illinois State University, English Diploma, Metro Tech, Surgical Technology; Certificate, Maric College, Medical Assistant J.D., Glendale University College of Law

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Faculty Javier Valencia

Instructor

Jamie Villela

Instructor

Lenore Strohmer-Vu

Instructor

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Dental Assisting Medical Office Administrative Assistant

The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

Certificate, Antelope Valley College, Fire Technology; A.S., Antelope Valley College, Fire Technology Diploma, Clarita Career College, Dental Assistant Master in Healthcare Administration, Capella University; Bachelor of Science Human Services, University of Phoenix; Diploma in Medical Assisting, Bryman College; CPI

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Academic Calendar Effective: 01/06/2014 Program Start Dates Charter College schedules ten modules in a calendar year. Each module meets for five weeks. 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. 2014 Module Dates Start End 01/06/14 02/09/14 02/10/14 03/16/14 03/17/14 04/20/14 04/21/14 05/25/14 05/26/14 06/29/14 06/30/14 08/03/14 08/04/14 09/07/14 09/08/14 10/12/14 10/13/14 11/16/14 11/17/14 12/21/14

2015 Module Dates Start End 01/05/15 02/08/15 02/09/15 03/15/15 03/16/15 04/19/15 04/20/15 05/24/15 05/25/15 06/28/15 06/29/15 08/02/15 08/03/15 09/06/15 09/07/15 10/11/15 10/12/15 11/15/15 11/16/15 12/20/15

Holidays and Make-Up Days Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below. 2014 Holiday Memorial Day May 26, 2014 Independence Day July 4, 2014 Labor Day September 1, 2014

Make-Up Day May 30, 2014 July 11, 2014 August 22, 2014

Thanksgiving November 27-30, 2014

December 5, 2014 & December 12, 2014

Winter Break December 22, 2014January 4, 2015

N/A

2015 Holiday Make-Up Day Memorial Day May 29, 2015 May 25, 2015 Independence Day N/A July 4, 2015 Labor Day September 11, 2015 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving November 20, 2015 November 26-29, & December 4, 2015 2015 Winter Break December 21, 2015 – N/A January 3, 2016

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Tuition and Fees Effective: 01/05/2015 Certificate Programs Program Business Administration Dental Assisting Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Hospitality Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Office Administrative Assistant Network Security Office Administration Paralegal Studies

Credit Hours 63.0 69.0 72.0 69.5 61.0 69.0 69.0 63.0 72.0 69.0

Tuition

Books & Supplies $0 $0 $0

Fees

Total

$21,735 $23,184 $24,480

Recovery Fund* $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0

$21,735 $23,184 $24,480

$23,769 $22,265 $23,115 $23,115 $21,735 $23,760 $23,805

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$23,769 $22,265 $23,115 $23,115 $21,735 $23,760 $23,805

Recovery Fund* $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Books & Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Fees

Total

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $41,382 $13,500 $41,376

Recovery Fund* $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Books & Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Fees

Total

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$41,400 $41,400 $41,400 $41,400 $39,405

Associate of Applied Science Programs Program Allied Health Applied Technology Business Administration Criminal Justice Network Security Paralegal Studies

Credit Hours 90.0 90.0 90.0 99.0 90.0 96.0

Tuition $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $41,382 $13,500 $41,376

Bachelor of Science Programs Program Accounting Business Administration Computer Science Criminal Justice Health Care Administration

Credit Hours 180.0 180.0 180.0 180.0 196.5

Tuition $41,400 $41,400 $41,400 $41,400 $39,405

*The Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessment is no longer collected.

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Tuition and Fees 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.

Other Costs Student ID Replacement Fee Official Transcript Fee Official Transcript Fee (24-hour processing) Duplicate Certificate Fee Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential Learning Credit* (per course) Administration fee** Business License Fee (MT) Certification Fee (MT) Certification Fee (HVACR)

$20 $7 $25 $50 $100 $75 $125 $125 $125

*Non-refundable; the 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.

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Scholarships Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1,500 Award Eligibility Requirements:  High School graduate from accredited high school in 2014.  Complete essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: 1-2 pages, typed.  Submit application with essay and official high school transcript no later than June 27, 2014, to start no later than September 8, 2014 OR submit by August 29, 2014, to start no later than November 17, 2014. Application with documents are accepted vial mail or at the campus.  All applicants must complete an admission interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College prior to June 20, 2014 or August 22, 2014, respective to anticipated start date. Selection:  The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July 18, 2014, for the August 4th and September 8th starts and September 19, 2014, for the October 13 th and November 17th starts. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Conditions of Award:  All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.

The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

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Charter College YouthBuild Star Scholarship - $2000 Award Eligibility Requirements:  Any graduate of a YouthBuild program located in Los Angeles County.  YouthBuild students who are expected to graduate within 90 days of the deadline for applications are also eligible.  Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and is eligible to work in the United States.  Complete a “Star High Scholarship Essay” to outline career goals and execution plans, demonstrating a definite plan to use the education acquired through Charter College to enter a new field or re-enter the workforce.  Submit a letter of reference provided by a YouthBuild counselor//teacher with whom the prospective student is currently working and with whom the prospective student will work, in cooperation of Charter College faculty and staff, to ensure the success and graduation of the applying prospective student.  Complete a Career Planning Session with a Charter College Admissions Representative.  Applicant must meet the admissions requirements of a certificate or diploma program at Charter College. Applicants Should:  Have demonstrated academic excellence while in the YouthBuild program.  Have good attendance while in the YouthBuild program. Application Criteria:  The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on eligibility and need, and will notify recipients no later than 1 week prior to the start of the next academic term. Note, please take your time and check your essay for grammatical errors.  All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students either on-ground at the campus location or enrolled online, maintain on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements, and successfully graduate from their program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the remaining allocation.  The application and its accompanying components must be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to the YouthBuild Scholarship Selection Committee at the Lancaster or Long Beach campus.  Any materials submitted, other than those requested by Charter College, will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt. Both the agency sponsor and award recipient will be contacted by an Admissions Representative to be informed of the committee’s decision. Star YouthBuild Scholarship Essay Guidelines:  At Charter College, we understand that students are faced with a wide range of responsibilities that can hinder them from achieving their goals. This essay is intended to help them anticipate what obstacles they might face during their program and strategize to overcome them. o In a typed, one-page essay, please address the following:  Explain your overall career goals and how this new career will positively impact the lifestyle of yourself and your dependents.  Outline your plan for the following challenges, in one or two sentences per bullet. Keep the length of your program in mind when addressing these issues:  Childcare  Transportation and Housing  Income  Support and accountability for academic and emotional success  What are you most nervous/concerned/worried about in regards to your success at Charter College? o Please submit essay with scholarship application form.

The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Lancaster, CA

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