MISSION / GENERAL INFORMATION

2 CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG

MISSION

The mission of the Community College of Southern

Nevada is to implement the Nevada System of Higher

Education’s mission by identifying the needs of the citizens

of Southern Nevada and providing educational and support

services to meet those needs in the areas of general educa-

tion, transfer preparation, vocational education, basic skills

development, adult education and community service. In

meeting the needs of the community it serves, the College

provides student-centered services that recognize the

uniqueness of the individual, demonstrate excellence, utilize

up-to-date facilities, emphasize comprehensive uses of tech-

nology, and rely upon the collaborative efforts of the

College, the students and the community.

ACCREDITATION

The Community College of Southern Nevada is accredited

by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

to award the Associate Degree; CCSN has also been granted

informal candidacy at the baccalaureate level while retaining

accreditation status at the associate degree level.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

The Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) is

a comprehensive educational institution within the Nevada

System of Higher Education (NSHE). Founded in 1971, the

College serves a diverse population in Southern Nevada

through five educational areas: occupational training, uni-

versity transfer preparation, workforce and economic devel-

opment programs, developmental education and counseling

and guidance. These services correlate with community

needs to enhance the quality of life of individuals residing

in the College’s service area.

The Nevada State Constitution provides for the control of

the NSHE to be vested with the Board of Regents. It is the

function of the Regents to approve or reject policies pro-

posed by the College administration. Only in the most

unusual circumstances would the Board of Regents concern

itself with the details of administration. Based upon recom-

mendations and data presented by the College administra-

tion, the Board of Regents determines the general method

through which administrative duties are handled and per-

mits the administration to apply policies to solve problems.

The Community College of Southern Nevada is a fully

accredited member of the Northwest Commission on

Colleges and Universities. This status assures that the

College’s organization, structure, staffing and funding are

equal to its objectives, that its governing board is function-

ing properly and that all academic and financial plans are

well designed to provide its students with a high level of

excellence.

The Nevada System of Higher Education includes The

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); The University

of Nevada (UNR); The Desert Research Institute (DRI);

Nevada State College (NSC); Great Basin College (GBC);

Western Nevada Community College (WNCC); Truckee

Meadows Community College (TMCC). CCSN operates

three main campuses and other academic centers in Clark

and Lincoln counties.

DISCLAIMER

The General Catalog and Student Handbook describes

current academic programs of study, related opportunities

for student learning within those programs of study, course

descriptions, and degree requirements for the academic

year. The content of this catalog is subject to modification

at any time to accommodate changes in college resources or

educational plans. The catalog does not constitute a con-

tractual commitment that the college will offer all the

courses or programs of study described, and the college

reserves the right to revise catalog provisions and fees at

any time in accordance with the actions of the President,

the NSHE, or any other governing body. The college

reserves the right to eliminate, cancel, reduce in size or

phase out courses, academic programs of study and/or

requirements for financial, curricular or programming rea-

sons, and to limit enrollments in specific programs of study

and courses, to change fees during the student’s period of

study, and to require a student to withdraw from the institu-

tion for cause at any time.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Community College of Southern Nevada does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation,

national origin, sex, disability, religion, marital status, preg-

nancy or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices

in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

(pertaining to race, color and national origin), Title VII

(pertaining to employment), Title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to disability), the

Americans with Disabilities Act (pertaining to disability)

and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (pertaining to age).

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, access,

employment and conditions of employment in all College

programs and activities. Inquiries regarding these areas

should be directed to the CCSN Affirmative Action Officer,

Mr. Thomas Brown, located on the Cheyenne Campus in

room 2626E, 651-4002. Federal and State agencies are also

available to answer any complaints.

FOUNDATION

The CCSN Foundation was incorporated in 1990 as a

non-profit to raise significant resources for the college. The

Foundation Board is comprised of thirty-two active, influ-

ential community leaders who volunteer to serve as advo-

cates and fundraisers for CCSN. The Foundation is commit-

ted to raising funds and cultivating friends and community

partners in support of CCSN. Foundation funds support

innovative educational programs and services, college

events and scholarships.

The Foundation is currently dedicated to securing private

donations for the new Transportation Center to be located

on the Cheyenne campus. The 2005 Legislature appropriat-

ed $10 million for the first phase, but requires a $1 million

private match. This new building will house our current

Automotive Technology program and add Diesel-Heavy

Equipment Technology, Collision Repair, RV repair, and an

Alternative Fuels program.

CCSN is currently celebrating 35 years of existence. The

future of CCSN depends on how we meet the challenges

that face a multi-campus, fast growing community college.