North Seattle Community College
Resource Book
2008 – 2009
Produced by the NSCC President’s Office
October 2008
All changes or additions to existing pages should be submitted to the NSCC President’s Office, College Center Building, Second Floor, Room 2155A.
CUSTOMER SERVICE GUIDEBOOK
CONTENTS
A
Admissions, Records, Registration, Credentials...... 527-3663
Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Diploma (GED)...... 527-3658
Advising Center...... 527-3658
Art Gallery...... 528-4557
Arts, Humanities & Adult Basic Education...... 527-3709
B
Bookstore...... 527-3637
Business, Engineering & Information Technologies Division...... 527-3730
Business & Finance Office...... 527-3626
C
Cafeteria...... 527-3781
Campus Operator/Switchboard...... 527-3797
Career Services & Internships...... 527-3685
Cashier’s Office...... 527-3627
Child Care Center...... 527-3644
Classroom Emergency Procedures......
Continuing Education...... 527-3705
Counseling Center...... 527-3676
D
Disability Services...... 527-3697
E
Education Fund and Alumni Association...... 527-3604
E-Learning Support Center...... 527-3738
Espresso...... 527-3781
F
Facilities Operations...... 527-3633
Financial Aid...... 527-3688
Food Stamp Employment & Training Program (FSET)...... 527-3787
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H
Health and Human Services...... 527-3790
Homewaters Project...... 526-0187
Human Resources...... 526-7792
Humanities Division (see Arts, Humanities and Adult Basic Education)
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Information Technology (IT) Services...... 527-3630
Institutional Effectiveness, Office of...... 527-3655
Instruction, Office of...... 527-3700
Integrated Studies...... 526-0172
International Programs...... 527-3672
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K
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Library / Media Services...... 527-3607
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Pathway Program...... 527-3787
LoftWritingCenter Plus...... 526-0078
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Mail Room...... 528-4594
Marketing & Public Relations...... 527-7789
Math and Science Learning Center...... 527-3746
Math, Science & Social Sciences Division...... 527-3746
Multicultural Services (see Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs)
Multilingual list (a list of multi-lingual North employees)
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Notary Public...... Toni Bajado..526-0060
...... Cindy Rose..527-3605
...... Marcia Shaw.528-4628
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Outreach and Enrollment Services...... 527-3679
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Parking Information...... 527-3636
Payroll and Benefits...... 587-4112
PE / Wellness Center...... 527-3631
Photo ID...... 527-3679
Public Information (See Marketing & Public Relations)
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Running Start...... 527-3682
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Safety & Security...... 527-3636
Seattle Community Colleges Television (SCCTV)...... 985-3928
Sexual Harassment...... 526-7792
Stage One Theater...... 527-3661
Student Complaints...... 527-5668
Student Development Administrative Office...... 527-3656
Student Government...... 527-3641
Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs...... 527-3641
Student Publications...... 527-3645
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Teaching and LearningCenter (TLC)...... 527-3776
Testing Center...... 527-3674
Theater (See Stage One Theater)
Transportation...... 526-0060
Tutoring...... Math and Science...... 527-3746
...... Writing and Languages (The Loft)...... 527-0078
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Upward Bound...... 527-7762
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Veterans’ Services...... 527-3699
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Watch Technology Institute...... 527-0169
WesternWashingtonUniversity...... 527-3719
Women’s Center...... 527-3696
Worker Retraining...... 527-3787
WorkFirst...... 527-3787
WorkSource North Seattle Affiliate...... 440-2500
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Y
Z
Main Telephone Number: 527-3663Fax Number: 527-3671
(Please forward all calls to this number)
Office Hours:MONDAY – THURSDAY8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
FRIDAY9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(Please note this schedule changes seasonally.)
Online Service Hours: Open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM, seven days a week
Location:2ND Floor, CollegeCenterBuilding
MAIN CONTACTS
Deanof Student Services: / Marci Myer / 527-3669Registrar & Director of ARRC: / Betsy Abts / 527-3796
Director Outreach & Entry Services: / Susan Shanahan / 527-3679
Program Support Supervisor: / Jayne Strom-Strebe / 527-3670
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services: / Jasmine Adamek / 527-5659
Program Coordinators
Admissions/New Student Residency: / Fleetwood Wilson / 527-3789
Records & Transcripts: / Quynh Ho / 527-3666
Registration: / Anita Brunner / 526-7712
Credentials: / Jane Oberlander / 528-4629
Jose Perdomo / 527-3750
Ted Mansfield / 527-3667
Main Telephone Number: 527-3658Fax Number: 527-3784
(Please forward all calls to this number)
Office Hours:MONDAY – THURSDAY 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
FRIDAY8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: College Center Building – Advising Center
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The Arts, Humanities & Adult Basic Education Division offers a wide assortment of traditional college transfer courses including Art, Drama, English, Intensive English, World Language, Humanities, Journalism, Music, Speech and Tutoring, as well as courses in English as a Second Language and pre-college level courses for native and non-native speakers (see Arts, Humanities & Adult Basic Education). Basic studies programs provide instruction for those who want to improve basic verbal and math skills or to earn a high school diploma in order to get better jobs, continue their education and improve their lives.• ADULT BASIC EDUCATION – Adult Basic Education courses, ABE 020, 021, 030, 031, 040 and 041, are equivalent to grades 1-8 in reading, writing, and arithmetic. These classes are designed for native speakers of English; program tuition is $25.00. Students must attend an ABE orientation session to take placement tests before registering for ABE classes.
• GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA – The GED test preparation classes, GED 050, 051, 060 and 061, are for students who have not completed high school. These classes help students prepare to pass the GED test. Completion of the five-part GED test earns a GED certificate accepted as equivalent to a high school diploma by most schools, colleges and employers. The GED test preparation courses are for residents and non-residents; program tuition is $25.00. Students must attend a GED orientation session to take placement tests before registering for GED classes. The GED test preparation classes are for students 19 years of age or older. GED classes are also offered for students 16-24 years of age; students interested in these classes should contact Belinda Tillman at 206-528-4517.
• ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION – A high school diploma may be earned at North Campus. Adult High School classes are offered in English, History, Political Science, and Math. High school completion classes are scheduled in the evenings, to give adult students an opportunity to complete high school at hours that allow daytime jobs.
• ABE/ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – Beginning English-as-a-Second-language classes ESL 010 through ESL 079 are offered to help Non-English speaking adults learn the basics of reading, writing, and speaking English. (They are referred to as ABE/ESL classes.) Citizenship classes, ESL 071 through 073, are also offered. Classes are for immigrants, refugees, eligible legalized aliens, and permanent resident cardholders; program tuition is $25.00. Placement tests should be taken in the Testing Center to determine the appropriate level of classes; students must also attend an ESL orientation before enrolling for classes.
The Advising Center helps students make academic choices to reach their educational goals. The center is open to all students on a walk-in or appointment basis. The advisors offer help with college transfer, professional and technical programs, business, English as a Second Language, GED and high school completion programs.
MAIN CONTACTS
Advisor: / Shan Lackey / 527-7303Advising Center: / 527-3658
Arts, Humanities & ABE: / 527-3709
Department Coordinators/Facilitators:
Discipline
/ Name / Phone NumberABE/GED: / Kim Chapman / 528-4521
ESL Coordinator: / Curtis Bonney / 528-4551
Main Telephone Number: 527-3658 Fax Number: 985-3958
(Please forward all calls to this number.)
Office Hours:Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open extended hours the week prior to and the first two weeks of the quarter.
Location: 2ND Floor, CollegeCenterBuilding
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Advising provides advising and educational planning for students seeking college transfer degrees, professional technical advising for certificates and degrees in Business, Electronics and Information Technologies and ABE (Adult Basic Education), GED, ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language), and Adult High School Completion programs.
Advising staff provides advising and educational planning for students on both an appointment and drop-in basis. In addition Advising staff provides new student orientations, workshops on college transfer planning, and opportunities for students to meet with 4 year college transfer representatives.
MAIN CONTACTS
Associate Dean:Alice Melling 527-3693
Secretary Lead:Jennifer Hein 527-7304
Advisors:
ABE, ESL, GED, AdultHigh School Completion:Shan Lackey 527-7303
College Transfer:Judy Gage 527-7306
Professional Technical:Heather Werckle 527-7305
Running Start: Molly Brown 527-3682
Student Progress:Stephanie Swanson 527-7301
Professional Technical, Underage:Aaron Robertson 527-7302
Workforce Education:Felicia Ishino-Amen 527-7307
Main Telephone Number: 528-4557
(Please forward all calls to this number.)
Office Hours:MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, summer quarter
and during quarter breaks)
Location:1st level of the InstructionalBuilding(north of the Bookstore)
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The ArtGalleryis one of Seattle’s premier art galleries and has been in existence since 1975. Itprovides the campus and the community with high quality visual arts. Six shows per year feature local and regional artists. The last show each year is the Annual Student Exhibition.The ArtGalleryis funded and jointly operated by the Associated Student Body and the art faculty. The group’s purpose is to bring art works of educational interest to the campus. Art forms exhibited include painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, photography, jewelry, weaving and many other arts and crafts from both historic and contemporary sources. The ArtGallery regularly shows intellectually stimulating and visually exciting pieces created by Northwest artists. Exhibits change twice per quarter.
MAIN CONTACTS
Art Gallery Coordinator: / Brenda Anderson / 528-4557ADDITIONAL NOTES
The ArtGalleryis administered by the Arts, Humanities and Adult Basic Education Division - calls may also be forwarded to the division’s main number 527-3709.Main Telephone Number: 527-3709 Fax Number: 527-3784
(Please forward all calls to this number)
Office Hours:
MONDAY – THURSDAY7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
FRIDAY 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Quarter Break Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: IB 2407C – 2nd floor of the Instruction Building (North end of campus)
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Arts & Humanities Division offers a wide assortment of traditional college transfer courses that include Art, Communication, Drama, Music, English, Intensive English, World Languages, Humanities, Service Learning and Tutoring as well as English as a Second Language and pre-college level courses for native and non-native speakers. Basic studies programs provide instruction for those who want to improve basic verbal and math skills or to earn a high school diploma in order to get better jobs, continue their education and improve their lives (see Adult Basic Education page). Questions on specific areas should be referred to the Humanities Division at 527-3709.
Name of Program
/Coordinator
/Phone Number
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION(See Adult Basic Education page) / Kim Chapman / 528-4521
ART / Elroy Christenson / 528-4535
Classes include art history, design, drawing, painting in watercolor and oil and printmaking. We also teach sculpture, ceramics, computer art, digital photography and jewelry design.
COMMUNICATION / Bob Schuessler / 528-4544
Courses include: interpersonal, group, organizational and intercultural communication; media criticism, management, marketing and production; and in-person and media-based presentations. Our comprehensive curriculum offers the student a variety of choices and emphases in communication studies and professional applications for fulfilling the requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree or in completing our cross-disciplinary Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree or Certificate Program in Communication, Business and Media.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGIES / Steve Quig / 528-4556
These are classes offered for students in the Electronics and Engineering programs only. Refer inquiries to the Electronics/Engineering or Science & Math divisions.
DRAMA / Dawson Nichols / 526-0196
Classes include acting, directing, technical aspects of production and management, costuming, performance and dramatic theory and literature. Courses for both novice and experienced students are available. Guest artists add to the program offerings. Classes can apply to the AA degree and CFA certificate.
ENGLISH / Steve Quig / 528-4556
Classes include pre-college level English courses (numbered under 100) in grammar, reading, writing and study skills. Transfer English courses include Composition, Grammar, Creative Writing and a variety of Literature classes. Many of the Coordinated Studies offerings include an English component. Transfer classes (numbered over 100) can apply to the AA degree.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) / Kim Chapman / 528-4521
ESL classes prepare students to enter college programs. They develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. (See Adult Basic Education)
HUMANITIES / Steve Quig / 528-4556
Humanities courses include Visual Thinking, Reading in Media, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Intercultural Communication, and popular on-line course – Introduction to Film. The Intro to Film may be taken over the Internet with no in-class meetings. Classes can apply to the AA degree.
LOFT WRITING CENTER PLUS / Daniel Tarker / 526-0078 or 526-0164
The Loft Writing Center Plus’s mission is to enhance student skills in English and world languages through individual and small group tutoring in a positive environment. In addition, The Loft contains a multimedia language lab where students can work to improve their skills in English and world languages. The Loft is located on the 3rd floor of the Library, room LB 3234. (See Loft Writing Center Plus page)
MUSIC / Brian Palmer / 526-0195
Offers courses in music performance and theory in styles that range from Big Band Era jazz to classical music. Classes may apply to the AA degree, AFA degree, and CFA certificate. Music courses include Introduction to Music, Music History, History of Jazz, Introduction to World Music, theory and ear training, reading music, group and individual instruction in voice and piano and individual instruction in a broad range of instruments. Performance classes include: College Choir, Jazz Combo, Studio Jazz Orchestra, Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and small group performance.
WORLD LANGUAGES / Cristina Zahajko / 528-4539
The following courses are offered for college transfer and personal development (they can apply toward the AA degree): American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
MAIN CONTACTS:
Dean: / Edith Wollin / 528-4547Assistant Dean: / Kim Chapman / 528-4521
Secretary Supervisor: / Vladimir Vilkevich / 526-0192
ABE / ESL Secretary Supervisor: / Nancy Leverton / 528-4575
Office Assistants: / Anna Binkina / 527-3710
Ada Bagdasarova / 526-0077
Jeff Wang / 526-0193
Full-time Instructors and their Discipline:
Name /Discipline
/ Phone No / Office No.Amal Al Faiz / ESL / 528-4526 / IB 2412A
Jamila Barton / ESL / 528-4537 / IB2410A
Jill Bauer / ESL / 528-4542 / IB2310C
Paula Bennett / English, Developmental English / 526-7794 / IB 2310B
Scott Bernhard / French, Spanish / 528-4555 / IB 2310C
Curtis Bonney / ESL / 528-4551 / IB 2410B
Elroy Christenson / ART / 528-4535 / IB 2408A
Terri Chung / English / 528-4570 / IB 2409A
J.C. Clapp / English, Developmental English / 528-4531 / IB 2313A
Christopher Davis / English / 528-4582 / IB 2311A
Carol Hamilton / English / 528-4538 / IB 2306D
Diana Ma / English / 528-4583 / IB 2308A
Laura McCracken / English, Developmental English / 528-4543 / IB 2309B
Dawson, Nichols / Drama / 526-0196 / LB 1236A
Steve Quig / English, Developmental English / 528-4556 / IB 2313B
Teresa Romaneschi / ESL / 528-4550 / IB2411A
Joan Stuart Ross / ART / 528-4536 / IB2312A
Bob Schuessler / Communication / 528-4544 / IB 2307A
Lynn Sharpe / ESL / 528-4549 / IB 2409B
Marilyn Smith / English, Service Learning & Leadership / 528-4546 / IB 2408B
Sara Stapleton / ESL / 526-7015 / IB 2310A
Howard Xie / Chinese, English, Developmental English / 528-4541 / IB 2308B
Cristina Zahajko / Spanish, French / 528-4539 / IB 2309A
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ART GALLERY / 527-4557The Art Gallery provides the campus and the community with high quality visual arts exhibits. Six shows per year feature local and regional artists. The last show each year is the annual Student Exhibition. It is one of Seattle’s premier art galleries and has been in existence since 1975.
Location: 1st level, north of the Bookstore (See Art Gallery page)
CONCERT HALL
Most music performances and classes are held in the Concert Hall. Contact Humanities Division for room availability.
Location: LB 1142 – 1st floor of the Library Building
STAGE ONE THEATER / 527-3661
All drama performances and classes are held in the Stage One Theater. Scene building, costuming, rehearsals, etc. are in progress when classes are not in session (See Stage One Theater).
Location: LB 1132A – 1st floor of the Library Building
Main Telephone Number: 527-3637Fax Number: 527-7784
(Please forward all calls to this number)
Office Hours:
First weeks of each quarter only: MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FRIDAY8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Regular quarter hours:MONDAY – FRIDAY8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: IB1324, South end of the InstructionalBuilding
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Bookstore services include: FAX service, postage stamps, pre-paid long distance phone cards and gift cards, special-order books. Sell academically priced computer software and NSCC campus apparel. The Bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble.
MAIN CONTACTS
Regional Representative: / Russell Markman / 526-7708Bookstore Manager: / Cherie Weber / 526-7706
Bookstore Buyer: / 526-7709
Bookstore Supervisor: / Dora Kogan / 527-3638
Retail Clerk II: / Linh Ho / 526-7711
Main Telephone Number: 527-3730Fax Number: 527-3735
(Please forward all calls to this number)
Office Hours:MONDAY – THURSDAY8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FRIDAY8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location:InstructionBuilding, 2nd floor (Room IB 2312B)
PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Name of Program
/Coordinator
/Phone Number
Accounting / Ron Woods / 527-5669The Accounting program offers a wide variety of accounting programs and coursework to accommodate students at any academic level. Both an Associate of Applied Science Degrees and specialized Certificates are offered.
Business / Verna Swanljung / 528-4528
Our Business programs prepare students for the workplace demands of the local community and the economic challenges of the global marketplace. Whether you need only one or two classes to upgrade your job skills or wish to pursue a certificate or degree, we have something for you.
Information Technology / (Vacant) / 527-3730
North’s Information Technology program is the largest in the Pacific Northwest region and draws students from throughout Washington state and the world. Graduates of our programs are prepared to work in a wide variety of fields in Information Technology, including: Network Administration, Programming, Web Development, and Network Security. Our technology programs cover both current and well-established technologies.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Willard Brockway / 529-6010
The HVAC program provides system design training in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration. The only one of its kind in the country available at a two-year college, North’s HVAC Program tailors your skills to employer needs and can aid you in getting your first internship or entry-level job in a rewarding, challenging career.
Architectural Engineering Drafting / Kathleen Torkelson / 528-4503
This program includes coursework on conventional and computer drafting, basic engineering mechanics, shop drawing preparation, cost estimating, and construction materials and processes.
Electronics Engineering Technology / Lynda Wilkinson / 528-4588
Electronics deals with electricity, electronic circuitry and software. The program at NSCC starts out with basic electricity, expands to integrated circuits and then electronic systems. Students attend this program from all over the world.
Real Estate / Nancy Adelson / 527-3725
In the North Seattle Real Estate Program you will acquire the skills necessary to satisfy WashingtonState licensing requirements, industry continuing education requirements, and excel in your chosen real estate specialty.
Watch Technology Institute / Elaine Rolf/Eric Gresseth / 526-0169
The Watch Technology Institute, with support from Rolex Watch U.S.A., is one of five Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program (WOSTEP) partnership programs in the United States. We offer a 3000-hour Basic Watch Repairer Training Course that will provide our students with a certificate in Watch Repair, preparation for the WOSTEP certification exams administered at the completion of the course, and job opportunities throughout the country. Recent graduates have received job offers with entry level annual salary ranging from $28,000 - $55,000 plus benefits. Over 90% of students that completed the course are working in the watch repair industry.
MAIN CONTACTS