2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

President’s MessageSt. Charles Community College, celebratingmore than 15 years of service, iswell-prepared to continue its leadershiprole in providing educational opportunitiesfor area residents of all ages. With solid financialplanning, a strong academic program, and amaster plan for campus development, the collegefaces the future with strength and purpose.Having expanded the campus in 2001 toprovide for enhanced technology and a heightenedemphasis on cultural and recreational activities,we are once again planning ahead for additionalcampus space and academic program needs. Wewant to be certain that higher education will beavailable not just now but for future generations.We strive to eliminate barriers to learning.America's community colleges enroll almosthalf of the nation's first-time freshmen and conductnearly half of all workforce training. At SCC, wecontinue to establish business, civic, and educationalpartnerships in the community. These partnershipshave helped us to plan, improve, anddeliver a wide variety of educational programs,including customized training at off-campuslearning sites.We make education accessible by keeping tuitionaffordable and by delivering programs at times andlocations that fit the needs of students, organizations,and families. Above all, the college places thehighest priority on teaching and learning methodsthat promote student success.SCC proudly accepts its responsibility in educatingall citizens and in providing leadership forthe area's economic and cultural development. Wewill continue to join hands with others to provide alifetime of learning opportunities well into the future.As you plan your education, please examinethe programs and services in this catalog. Theyhave been developed with you in mind. We inviteyou to come to the campus and see for yourselfwhat a friendly, clean, and pleasant environment isprovided for the high-quality learning experiencesyou will find within every building.Sincerely,John M. McGuirePresident4