Marie SmithParent Programs

220 Grove Avenue • Prescott, AZ 86301(877) 350-2100 ext. 4502 • (928) 350-4502

Fax (928) 776-5228msmith@prescott.edu

www.prescott.edu

Getting to Prescott CollegeFrom Phoenix, you can take a commuter flight or a van shuttle into town, or you can rent a car. The airlines and airport shuttle both requireadvance reservations—contact numbers are listed below.

Prescott is approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix (two hours by car). Take I-17 north to Highway 69 north into Prescott. Once in Prescott, continuewest through town on Gurley Street to Grove Avenue. Turn right on Grove and proceed two blocks north to the Admissions Office at 302 Grove Avenue (at thelight, on the corner of Grove Avenue and Sheldon Street). Parking is available next to the Admissions building.

From Flagstaff, you can arrange for a rental car or take a van shuttle. Prescott is approximately 100 miles southwest of Flagstaff (2 hours bycar). Take I-17 south to the Highway 169 exit toward Dewey. Turn right on Highway 69 north to Prescott. Once in Prescott, continue westthrough town on Gurley Street to Grove Avenue. Turn right on Grove and proceed two blocks north to the Admissions Office at 306 GroveAvenue (one building north of the Grove and Sheldon intersection). Parking is available next to the Student Services building, at the corner.

2011–2012

Prescott CollegeFor the Liberal Arts, the Environment, and Social Justice

On-Campus Bachelor of Arts Program

Parents’ Handbook

Resident Degree Program2011-2012 Academic CalendarFall 2011August 30 Block Classes BeginSeptember 5 Labor Day – No ClassesSeptember 23 Block Classes EndSeptember 26–30 Student Directed DaysOctober 3 Semester Classes BeginOctober 10 Indigenous People’s Day – No ClassesNovember 11 Veterans’ Day – No ClassesNovember 23-25 Thanksgiving BreakDecember 16 Last Day of Classes – BaccalaureateDecember 18 GraduationDecember 24–January 2, 2012 Winter Break

Spring 2012January 10 Block Classes BeginJanuary 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No ClassesFebruary 3 Block Classes EndFebruary 6–10 Student Directed DaysFebruary 13 Semester Classes BeginFebruary 20 Presidents’ Day – No ClassesMarch 12–16 Spring BreakApril 6 Intercultural Day – No ClassesApril 14-15 Parents WeekendMay 4 Last Day of Classes/BaccalaureateMay 5 Graduation

Helpful Contact Information

Prescott College Website www.prescott.eduToll Free (877) 350-2100

Emergency 911

Alumni Relations (928) 350-4502 msmith@prescott.edu

Bookstore (928) 350-4307

Business Office (928) 350-4000

Crossroads Café (928) 350-1400

Financial Aid (928) 350-1111

Kino Bay 011-52-662-242-0024

Office of the Registrar (928) 350-1102

Parent Programs (928) 350-4502 msmith@prescott.edu

RDP Dean’s Office (877) 350-2100 ext. 2000

Service Center/Mail Room (928) 776-5105

Student Services/Housing (928) 350-1005

Student Billing (877) 350-2100 ext. 4004

Glossary of Common TermsBlock and Quarter Blocks are approximately four weeks in length and take place during September, January, and, if desired, inMay. An eleven week quarter follows each one. During the block, students enroll in only one course and learn through intense in-volvement in the subject. During the quarter, students enroll in three classes to balance and integrate their coursework.

Breadth A concentration of related courses relevant to a minor field of study.

Competence A concentration of related courses relevant to a major field of study.

Experiential EducationMany courses have strong field components, and some are conducted entirely in the field. Internships, ap-prenticeships, independent studies, community service, and study abroad are encouraged so that students may study and live incultural contexts outside your normal experience.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Used to apply for all Federal aid.

Interdisciplinary Designates a combination of subject matter from two or more disciplines within a course or program.

Internship Involves working with an organization related to a student’s major program and/or career plans. Usually involves earn-ing college credit and may involve receiving payment.

Portfolio A collection of work (e.g., paintings, writings, photos, etc.) used to demonstrate competency in an academic area.

Prerequisite A requirement, usually the completion of another course, which must be met before a student may register for a course.

Registration The process of enrolling in and paying tuition and fees for courses each term.

Student Employment Part-time jobs made available to students with financial need through a federally-funded program (WorkStudy) and to students without need through the Student Employment Office.

Transcript A copy of a student’s permanent academic record including all courses taken and quarter hours.

Transfer Credit Credit earned at another accredited institution and accepted toward a PC degree.

Visitor Information

AccommodationsHotelsForest Villas Hotel, 3645 Lee Cir. (928) 717-1200Prescott, AZ 86301 (5 Miles from PC) (800) 223-3449

Hampton Inn, 3453 Ranch Dr. (928) 443-5500Prescott, AZ 86303 (4.7 Miles from PC) (800) HAMPTON

Hassayampa Inn, 122 E. Gurley St. (928) 778-9434Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/2 Mile from PC) (800) 322-1927 (in AZ)

Holiday Inn Express, 3454 Ranch Dr. (928) 445-8900Prescott, AZ 86303 (4.7 Miles from PC) (800) HOLIDAY

Hotel St. Michael, 205 W. Gurley St. (928) 776-1999Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/4 Mile from PC) (800) 678-3757

Hotel Vendome, 230 S. Cortez St. (928) 776-0900Prescott, AZ 86303 (1 Mile from PC) (888) 468-3583

Prescott Resort & Conference Center, 1500 Hwy. 69 (928) 776-1666Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 Miles from PC) (800) 967-4637

Springhill Suites by Marriott, 200 East Sheldon St. (888) 466-8440Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/2 Mile from PC) (928) 776-0998

MotelsAmerica’s Best Value Inn, 1105 E. Sheldon St. (928) 776-1282Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 Mile from PC) Comfort Inn, 1290 White Spar Rd. (928) 778-5770Prescott, AZ 86303 (2 Miles from PC) (800) 889-9774

Best Western Prescottonian, 1317 E. Gurley St. (928) 445-3096Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 1/2 Miles from PC) (800) 528-1234

Motel 6, 1111 E. Sheldon St. (928) 776-0160Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 Mile from PC) (800) 466-8356

CampingVisit the Prescott National Forest Website’s camping information http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/recreate/rec_camp.htm

DiningAll restaurants listed have vegetarian options ($ = More expensive)(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

129 1/2 American Jazz Grille (D) ($) 129 Cortez St.Apple Pan (B/L) 510 W. Gurley St.Café St. Michael Restaurant(B/L/D) 100 South Montezuma St.Coyote Joe's Bar and Grill (Bar and Grill) 214 S. Montezuma St.Genovese’s Ristorante (L//D) 217 W. Gurley St.Golden Gate Chinese (L/D) 620 E. Gurley St.Gurley St. Grill (L/D) Gurley and Granite Sts.Hugo’s Mexican Cantina (L/D) Montezuma and Sheldon Sts. Iron Springs Cafe (L/D) 1501 W. Iron Springs Rd Lone Spur Café (B/L) 106 W. Gurley St.Maya’s Mexican Restaurant (L/D) 512 South Montezuma St.Monk’s (B/L/D) 123 N. Cortez St.Murphy’s (L/D) 201 North Cortez St.Prescott Brewing Company (L/D) 130 W. Gurley St.Prescott Coffee Roasters (Coffee Shop) 318 W. Gurley St.Raven Café (B/L/D) 142 N. Cortez St.Roman Deli/Restaurant (Italian L/D) 623 Miller Valley Rd.Taj Mahal (Indian L/D) 124 N. Montezuma St.Thai House Café (L/D) 230 N. Cortez St.The Office (L/D) ($) 128 N. Cortez St.

Hiking Trails and Outdoor RecreationGranite MountainContinue driving north on Grove Ave. until you reach Iron Springs Rd. Take aleft onto Iron Spring Rd. and drive west approximately 3.5 miles until you ar-rive at the Granite Basin turn off. Take a right here, onto Granite Basin Rd.and continue driving to the Playa or Metate Trailhead parking lot. Here youcan access a variety of trails from easy to difficult terrain. $3 parking fee.

Watson LakeDrive south on Grove Avenue back to Gurley St. Take a left onto Gurley St.heading east through downtown. Continue on Gurley St. until you see thejunction of Hwy. 89N and Hwy. 69. Go left onto 89N and continue drivinguntil you reach your first traffic light. At this traffic light take a right into Wat-son Lake Recreational Area. Fee is due upon entry.

Thumb ButteDrive south on Grove Ave. back to Gurley St. Take a right heading west ontoGurley and continue on as it bends southwest and turns into Thumb Butte Rd.Follow Thumb Butte Rd. approximately 1 mile and enter right into the parkinglot for the recreation area. Trails are located across the street from the parkinglot. $3 entry fee.

Lynx LakeDrive south on Grove Ave. back to Gurley St. Turn left (east) onto Gurley andcontinue on as it turns into Hwy. 69. Follow Hwy. 69 to Walker Rd. (just passthe mall) and turn right (south). Follow Walker Rd. approximately 3 miles tothe North Shore parking area; turn left into the entrance drive; $2 entry fee.

Movie TheatresHarkins Prescott Valley 14 775-22847202 Pav Way, Prescott Valley

ShoppingPrescott Gateway Mall Mon.–Sat., 10 am – 9 pm, Sun., 11 am–6 pm3250 Gateway Blvd. (Hwy 89 between Prescott/Prescott Valley)

BooksBook Nook, 324 W. Gurley St. 778-2130Prescott College Bookstore, 371 Garden St. 350-4307

Grocery StoresFarmers Market, Yavapai College parking lot 776-9880New Frontiers Natural Foods, 1112 W. Iron Springs Rd. 445-7370

Outdoor GearBikesmith Cycle & Fitness, 723 A N. Montezuma St. 445-0280Granite Mountain Outfitters, 320 W. Gurley St. 776-4949The Hike Shack, 210 S. Montezuma St. 443-8565Manzanita Outdoor, 1841 E Hwy. 69, Ste. 10 778-0980

Records, Tapes, CD’s Video RentalsHastings Books/Music/Video, 940 Willow Creek Rd. 778-3733Show Business, 405 W. Goodwin St. 445-8558

Welcome

Dear Parents and Families,

The sense of family that exists within the Prescott College community serves to enhance eachstudent’s connection with the campus, current students and alumni. Prescott College is com-mitted in our efforts to support you and your student’s educational success and tie the bondsof a lifelong affiliation with the College. This Parent Handbook is just one way in which wewould like to reach out and provide you with valuable information about Prescott College andthe Prescott Community.

The Office of Parent Relations exists to act not only as an educational resource regarding our campus and to pro-mote understanding of topics relevant to your student’s college years, but to connect parents to Prescott Collegeby engaging them in meaningful service through participation in active liaison groups. The Parent Education Li-aison Group serves to assist with the transition of incoming students and their families. The PC Parent Scholar-ship Fund is a great way for every parent to get involved. Every gift will support opportunities for currentstudents to expand their educational curriculum. By contributing to “Trails Home” the PC Parent Newsletter,parents can connect with each other and share their experiences. I encourage you to fill out the enclosed Parent’sAssociation participation flyer and return it in the enclosed SASE. In addition, I suggest that you frequent theParent Relation’s website at: http://www.prescott.edu/parents/

In order to make sure that you receive the monthly parent enewsletter, Trails Home, I encourage you to updateyour contact information at: http://pcparent.kintera.org

Join us in promoting that same connection with our parents. I look forward to meeting you when you visit campusand I invite you to contact me with any questions that you may have.

With Warmest Regards,

Marie SmithOffice of Alumni and Parent Programsmsmith@prescott.edu(877) 350-2100 X4502

Residence Life

In keeping with the College’s philosophy that students developvaluable life skills through independent living, most studentslive in off-campus housing. The Student Life Office assists in-coming students with securing housing in the local community.Housing options are plentiful and varied, and typically more af-fordable than in larger, more urban communities. Notices ofavailable housing are advertised on the Prescott College web-site and on a houscan live in dormitories at the local commu-nity college or privately owned dormitories.

Student Housing

The college has undertaken a $6 million project to developon-campus student housing for up to 104 students. The pro-posed project consists of 13 new multi-story townhome styleapartment units, for up to eight students in each three-levelunit, and one staff unit for the Director of Residential Life.

The project design includes new ADA accessible paths andother improved pedestrian connections to the central cam-pus, as well as expanded parking for cars and bicycles. Theproject will also maintain the high environmental standardsthat define Prescott College through material and productselection, use of recycled and recyclable floor covering, en-ergy modeling optimization of heating and cooling systems,integration of passive and active solar energy technology,low-flow fixtures and water conservation strategies, EnergyS-tar appliances and other elements that will reduce impact onthe environment.

Landscape design will include preservation of existing nativetrees, planting of new native plants, courtyard spaces withfruit trees and edible gardens, irrigation from rainwater har-

vesting systems, and screening structures to minimize visualimpact on surrounding residents.

Weddle Gilmore Architects and Haley Construction Com-pany have been contracted to work with a college-wideSteering Committee on design and build stages of the proj-ect. Construction is expected be completed by fall of 2012and is targeting a LEED Gold designation upon completionfrom the US Green Building Council.

Central Campus Commons

The College continues to work on the devel-opment of its central campus in Prescott inorder to improve the functional and aestheticbenefit to students, employees, and visitors.Beginning in 2008 the College worked withthe City of Prescott and the local neighbor-hood to acquire the alleyway that cutsthrough the main section of campus. This ac-quisition in 2009 allowed the college to im-prove pedestrian and bicyclist safety and alsoto begin development of a central campuscommons area with native landscaping, fruittrees, outdoor meeting spaces and manyother design features.

A coordinating committee of faculty, staff, and students hasbeen engaged in the design of the central campus commonsarea over a period of several years. Faculty and staff with keyexpertise and interest in the significant components of theproject were specifically recruited to both guide the designprocess as well as to connect students and the learning com-munity more fully to the project.rooms, shared kitchen, din-ing and living areas, and laundry room.

FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of astudent’s education records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a postsec-ondary institution, regardless of age, FERPA rights transfer to the student. As such, it is the policy ofPrescott College to limit disclosure to others of personally identifiable information from educationrecords without students' prior written consent, subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

Directory InformationThe following categories of information have been designated directory information: Name; all ad-dresses; Email address; Website address; all telephone numbers; field(s) of study, including compe-tence, breadth, and primary program area; all previous school(s) attended; photographs; date andplace of birth; participation in officially recognized activities; dates of attendance and full-time/part-time status; all degrees earned at Prescott College and elsewhere; anticipated graduation date; advi-sor name, and awards

This information will be disclosed even in the absence of consent unless the student files written no-tice requesting the College not to disclose any or all of the categories. The notice must be filed withthe Office of the Registrar. The College will give annual public notice to students of the categories ofinformation designated as directory information. Directory information may appear in public docu-ments and otherwise be disclosed without student consent unless the student objects as provided ove.All requests for non-disclosure of directory information will be implemented as soon as publicationschedules will reasonably allow. The College will use its best efforts to maintain the confidentiality ofthose categories of directory information that a student properly requests not be publicly disclosed.The College, however, makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees that directory informationdesignated for non-disclosure will not appear in public documents.

Prior Consent Required In all other cases, the College will not release personally identifiable information in education recordsor allow access to those records without prior consent of the student. Unless disclosure is to the stu-dent himself or herself, the consent must be written, signed, and dated, and must specify the recordsto be disclosed, the identity of the recipient, and the purpose of disclosure. A copy of the record dis-closed will be provided to the student upon request and at his or her expense.

Staying in Touch

Sending MailEvery On Campus Undergraduate Stu-dent currently enrolled at Prescott Col-lege is issued a student mailbox. Studentmailboxes are housed within the ServiceCenter, which is located on the first floorof the San Juan Building (Prescott Cam-pus). Student mail and packages are dis-tributed to student mailboxes throughoutthe course of the day. Students cancheck their student mailboxes Monday –Friday anytime between the hours of8am and 5pm.

For your student’s protection a validphoto id is required for all mail and pack-age pickups (No Exceptions). Validforms of photo identification include:Prescott College Student ID, Passport, orState Issued Driver’s License/Identifica-tion Card. When sending mail and pack-

The Aztlan Center – Dedicated to celebrat-ing and increasing diversity, particularlythrough bringing Latino and Anglo com-munities closer together.

Capoeira Club – The Prescott CapoeiraClub aims to promote the African-Brazil-ian Art form of Capoeira through classesand performances provided free and by-donation to the community.

Equine Adventure Club – This club wel-comes horse lovers, experienced eques-trians, and those of you who would liketo learn. This is a great opportunity tomeet new people, learn new horse skills,and have fun!

Go Team for Justice – The Go Team for Jus-tice is a student-led collaboration withthe aim of supporting and activating so-cial justice work through connecting acommunity of activists dedicated to socialchange, knowledge-sharing, peer sup-port, accountability, resource networking,and community outreach and education.

H.U.B (Helping Understand Bikes) – Pro-vides a community workspace oncampusand offers events and workshops on bik-ing and bicycle advocacy as well as pro-motes bicycle use as an alternative formof transportation.

Peace and Justice Center – The Peace andJustice Center (PJC) at Prescott Collegeutilizes research, action, and education topromote a more just and peaceful world.

Peer Education and Resource Center(P.E.R.C.) – P.E.R.C. encourages stu-dents' success by providing informationand support to the Prescott College com-munity. The Peer Educators communi-cate with faculty, staff, and students, in aneffort to provide programs and eventsthat are accurately representative of stu-dent needs.

Prescott College Jugglers – The jugglingclub provides an opportunity for learningskills and sharing the circus arts whileproviding camaraderie and exercise thatis good for the body and the brain.

Prescott Freeskool – Prescott Freeskool isdedicated to empowering our commu-nity to share skills and knowledge freely,fostering awareness, self-reliance, andpersonal growth.

Secular Student Alliance – Secular StudentAlliance affiliates promote the ideals ofscientific and critical inquiry, democracy,secularism and naturalistic ethics. We ac-complish this through five areas of focus:education, service, activism, communityand cooperation.

Student Arts Council – Working to involvethe Prescott College and greater Prescottcommunity through art appreciation andcreation.

Village Life – African inspired dance gather-ings, drumming and workshops.

The Women’s Empowerment Break-through (WEB) – A women’s empower-ment group that meets once a week,plans events to raise awareness aboutfeminist issues, holds an annual confer-ence for teenage girls that is staffed bycollege women, and hosts year-roundprogramming and workshops at PrescottCollege and in the community at large.

Prescott College Student Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership OpportunitiesOpportunities for leadership and involve-ment include participating in student gov-ernment, clubs and organizations. Studentsare encouraged to run for positions and toform and join clubs as part of their aca-demic and personal journey at PrescottCollege. often times, student senior proj-ects or independent study projects con-tinue on as established studentorganizations.

ages to your student, please utilize thefollowing address formats to expeditethe handling process:

During Wilderness Orientation: (For Care Letters/Packages Going To Students Out In The Field)

Students Full First and Last Name (No Nicknames, Please)Wilderness OrientationPrescott College220 Grove Ave.Prescott, AZ 86301

For Everything Else:

Students Full First and Last Name (No Nicknames, Please)Prescott College220 Grove Ave.Prescott, AZ 86301

Questions Regarding Mail?Please direct all mail questions toService Center personnel at: (877)350-2100 EXT 2200, or by e-mailing:servicecenter@prescott.edu.

E-mailAll students are issued a PrescottCollege e-mail address through thetechnology department. Typically,student e-mail addresses are first let-ter of student’s first name + lastname@prescott.edu. So, for exam-ple, John Doe's email address wouldbe jdoe@presoctt.edu. Please checkwith your son or daughter for theiraddress.

FaxA fax machine is available at the Serv-ice and Mail Center for incoming andoutgoing faxes: 928-776-5102. Be sureto include your son/daughter’s name,and put "RDP Student" on the fax sothat it is delivered promptly. For stu-dents sending faxes, local and Phoenixfaxes are free, in-state faxes are $1,out of state are $2, and internationalare $5.

EmergenciesIn case of emergency, you can call theRDP Dean’s Office at 877-350-2100ext. 2000 to get in contact with yourchild.

Prescott College FAQs

What is the relationship between the College and the people ofPrescott?

• Prescott is a college town with two other colleges in the community (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College).

• Prescott is also an artist colony, a tourist haven, a ranching center, and a retire-ment community.

• Prescott College is often seen as the environmental conscience of thePrescott area and the nucleus of its progressive thought and action.

Prescott College enjoys a good relationship, founded in mutual respect, withthe Prescott Community. Throughout the academic year the College sponsorsmany educational and social events that are open to the public. Many of ourfaculty, staff, and administration take active roles in community organizationsand in the Prescott area schools. Students are also encouraged to take part inthe Prescott community and frequently find internships and other learning op-portunities there.

How is the student’s advisor chosen?Advisors are selected according to the student’s primary area of academic concen-tration. Advisors are assigned prior to a student’s arriving at Prescott College fororientation. Students meet with their advisors before registration to discuss pro-gram interests and long-range academic and career goals. If the student’s area ofacademic interest changes, he or she would be assigned a new advisor whosefocus is more in line with the student’s new program area.

With such small classes how can students be certain of getting intothe classes they desire?Some areas of the curriculum such as Outdoor Action, Human Development,Photography, and Environmental Studies are becoming more and more popularwith students. We have added significantly to the core faculty in these areas to ac-commodate student needs, and we hire adjunct faculty to teach additional coursesas needed.

Students register for classes in person at the Records and Registration office. Reg-istration times are assigned by student rank (seniority), hence priority is given toseniors, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, respectively.

The Registrar may request that the Dean add extra sections of classes when indicatedby demand.

How do we encourage a sense of community within the College?The atmosphere at Prescott College encourages a sense of community. Our size,informal ambience, and commitment to individual attention and respect promotethat atmosphere. School-sponsored activities and Student Directed Days bringthe community together for social, cultural, athletic, and intellectual events.

Services for StudentsThe Student Life staff provides essential services and pro-grams that promote and ensure an effective living and learn-ing environment for our students. The office serves as aresource center to help students take advantage of the manyopportunities available at Prescott College and to attain theirfull potential as students and members of the community.Services include:

Academic CounselingEducational Access and Disability ServicesServices include assistance with general study and readingskills, time management strategies, general advising ques-tions and other matters related to academic success. Stu-dents with documented learning-related disabilities/challenges are eligible to receive reasonable and appropriateADA accommodations. Services include, but are not limitedto, professional tutoring with the Learning Specialist, peertutoring, testing accommodations, note-takers and audiotextbooks, and sign language interpreting.

Personal and Career CounselingShort-term, confidential coun-seling and referral services areavailable at no charge to allstudents. Sessions usually in-corporate educational materi-als, journaling, visualizations,and behavior tracking tech-niques to increase awareness.All counseling contact is confi-dential. For those studentswho require more extensive or

additional services than are available through the Collegecounselor, a referral to local therapists will be made. Stu-dents may also meet with a counselor to explore career op-tions and resources, including résumé, cover letter, andportfolio development; interviewing techniques; job searchstrategies; networking opportunities with the Prescott Col-

lege Alumni Association; and access to local and nationalvolunteer and service-based learning opportunitiesthrough the Ripple Project.

Chris Hout, M.Ed. Prescott College Personal CounselorStudent Life Center (Corner of Grove Ave. and Sheldon St.)Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-FPhone number: (928) 350-1003Email: chout@prescott.edu

Chris began his relationship with Prescott College as a 17year old freshman in 1988. He graduated in 1992 and wenton to be employed by a variety of social service organizationsin OR, PA and AZ. After completing his Master’s degree andgaining state licensure in counseling, he returned to PC Heprovides enrolled students with 3 to 6 confidential personalcounseling appointments a semester and is able to refer outto a variety of professionals in the community.

Student Accident and Sickness InsuranceAll resident undergraduate students are required to have in-surance coverage. Complete policy information describingthe College’s group insurance benefits, procedures and ex-clusions is available on the Prescott College website in theStudent Life section. Contact the Student Life Office forspecific details: studentlife@prescott.edu or (928) 350-1005.

Student Events and ActivitiesWorking together, the Student Union Board and the StudentLeadership and Events Coordinator produce meaningful stu-dent events and activities that both enrich the learning environ-ment as well as unite the Prescott College community with thegreater community of Yavapai County. Events include live mu-sical performances, guest speakers, community forums, com-munity dinners, films and plays, open mics, and dances.

Welcome From the Vice President of Student Affairs

It’s my pleasure to welcome parents to the Prescott College community. As the Dean of Student Life,I am committed to providing our students with the essential services and programs for creating a suc-cessful living and learning environment. With twenty-five plus years working in college student serv-ices and development, I am constantly rewarded with the opportunity to have a significant impact onso many students’ lives.

The Student Life staff offer a number of services including Housing and Residence Life, StudentLeadership and Events, Student Government and Organizations, Educational Access and Disability,and Counseling. Students who are experiencing any kind of difficulty or challenge or just have a ques-tion are invited to seek assistance from our staff. Students are also encouraged to become involved incampus life by participating in student clubs, organizations and other leadership opportunities. TheOffice of Student Life is located in the Student Life Center.

Laurie Silver, Vice President of Student Affairslsilver@prescott.edu – (928) 350-1005 – (928) 776-5100 (fax)

Focusing on the Future

What career planning is available to students?The Student Services Office maintains job listings and internship possibilities forstudents. The College counselor is available to students for one-on-one careercounseling, consisting of interest identification, role playing interviews, and re-sume review.

What direction is given to students in planning their course workwith career objectives in mind?Students can receive career counseling from several sources and are expected totake the initiative in shaping their course of study to their career objectives byworking with their faculty advisor. Most of our faculty have worked in their fieldprofessionally before entering academia and can help in planning course work andin identifying internship and job opportunities.

Prescott College’s flexibility and emphasis on experiential learning allows studentsto build a resume as well as a transcript.

Will the student get enough of a traditional education at PrescottCollege to be accepted into a graduate program in the student’sfield of study?Prescott College students have an excellent track record in getting into graduateprograms of their choice. It is important to recognize that much of the PrescottCollege curriculum, especially on the introductory level, is similar to curriculumstudied by undergraduates preparing for graduate school at more traditional col-leges. What is different at Prescott College is the approach to learning. We findthat our relatively small class size results in students learning the foundations oftheir chosen field more effectively, with substantial motivation to purse advancedstudies. Also, the quality of independent study available to students allows them tofocus on specific academic interests in ways that are compatible with graduatestudy programs. The narrative transcripts used by Prescott College are well ac-cepted throughout higher education.

Students who aspire to graduate study should inform their advisor as soon as possi-ble so that an appropriate course of study can be undertaken.

The feedback we receive from our graduates who go on to graduate school indi-cates they were well prepared for advanced study; they consider themselvesmore motivated and more self-directed than their fellow graduate students; theyhave a better working understanding of their chosen field than graduates frommore traditional colleges.

Above all, it is our students’ skills as learners which seem to set them apart. Gen-uine motivation for advanced academic work and a demonstrated ability to envi-sion, plan, and carry out an independent project are probably the most highlyvalued attributes in the graduate admissions process. The narrative transcript pro-vides an advantage over the conventional transcript’s course list and grade pointaverage because it is more holistic and comprehensive.

Five Easy Steps to Assisting a College Student in Transition

1. Encourage self-reliance while acting as a safety net

A big transition such as entering college or going on an extended backpackingcourse inspires excitement, wonder and feelings of connection and unity. Everyonedeals with change differently. Occasionally people experience periods of stress, sad-ness or fear. Each of us has the ability to handle our hard times through our ownself-care or coping systems.

2. Help students to connectwith appropriate resources

When assistance is needed instrengthening one’s self care system,Prescott College makes every effortto educate and empower students.One way we assist students isthrough personal counseling. Per-sonal counseling sessions for studentsare limited to short term, solutionbased therapy. After an initial intakeassessment with the college coun-selor, a student is offered 3 to 5 ses-sions of counseling. These sessionsusually incorporate educational ma-terials, journaling, visualizations, andbehavior tracking techniques to raiseawareness. All counseling contact isconfidential. For those students whorequire more extensive or additionalservices than are available throughthe college counselor, a referral to

local therapists will be made. Students may also meet with a counselor to explorecareer options and resources.

3. Stay connected and provide supportive encouragement

Write an email or a letter, call, and remember special occasions. Care packagesare welcome anytime. Make sure to get involved in the Parent’s Association!Praise accomplishments and be enthusiastic about your student’s goals.

4. Provide balance

Students may not realize that while their transition may be uncomfortable, it is tem-porary and they will likely flourish in time.

5. Encourage active involvement in campus clubs and activities

College-sponsored activities, student groups, and individuals throughout the Collegeprovide opportunities for students to meet and enjoy themselves outside of classes.Music and dance performances, photography exhibits, slide shows, poetry and fic-tion reading, yoga, lectures, panel discussions, plays, talent shows, and numerouscampus sponsored clubs all serve to bring students together.

Focusing on the Future

What career planning is available to students?The Student Services Office maintains job listings and internship possibilities forstudents. The College counselor is available to students for one-on-one careercounseling, consisting of interest identification, role playing interviews, and re-sume review.

What direction is given to students in planning their course workwith career objectives in mind?Students can receive career counseling from several sources and are expected totake the initiative in shaping their course of study to their career objectives byworking with their faculty advisor. Most of our faculty have worked in their fieldprofessionally before entering academia and can help in planning course work andin identifying internship and job opportunities.

Prescott College’s flexibility and emphasis on experiential learning allows studentsto build a resume as well as a transcript.

Will the student get enough of a traditional education at PrescottCollege to be accepted into a graduate program in the student’sfield of study?Prescott College students have an excellent track record in getting into graduateprograms of their choice. It is important to recognize that much of the PrescottCollege curriculum, especially on the introductory level, is similar to curriculumstudied by undergraduates preparing for graduate school at more traditional col-leges. What is different at Prescott College is the approach to learning. We findthat our relatively small class size results in students learning the foundations oftheir chosen field more effectively, with substantial motivation to purse advancedstudies. Also, the quality of independent study available to students allows them tofocus on specific academic interests in ways that are compatible with graduatestudy programs. The narrative transcripts used by Prescott College are well ac-cepted throughout higher education.

Students who aspire to graduate study should inform their advisor as soon as possi-ble so that an appropriate course of study can be undertaken.

The feedback we receive from our graduates who go on to graduate school indi-cates they were well prepared for advanced study; they consider themselvesmore motivated and more self-directed than their fellow graduate students; theyhave a better working understanding of their chosen field than graduates frommore traditional colleges.

Above all, it is our students’ skills as learners which seem to set them apart. Gen-uine motivation for advanced academic work and a demonstrated ability to envi-sion, plan, and carry out an independent project are probably the most highlyvalued attributes in the graduate admissions process. The narrative transcript pro-vides an advantage over the conventional transcript’s course list and grade pointaverage because it is more holistic and comprehensive.

Five Easy Steps to Assisting a College Student in Transition

1. Encourage self-reliance while acting as a safety net

A big transition such as entering college or going on an extended backpackingcourse inspires excitement, wonder and feelings of connection and unity. Everyonedeals with change differently. Occasionally people experience periods of stress, sad-ness or fear. Each of us has the ability to handle our hard times through our ownself-care or coping systems.

2. Help students to connectwith appropriate resources

When assistance is needed instrengthening one’s self care system,Prescott College makes every effortto educate and empower students.One way we assist students isthrough personal counseling. Per-sonal counseling sessions for studentsare limited to short term, solutionbased therapy. After an initial intakeassessment with the college coun-selor, a student is offered 3 to 5 ses-sions of counseling. These sessionsusually incorporate educational ma-terials, journaling, visualizations, andbehavior tracking techniques to raiseawareness. All counseling contact isconfidential. For those students whorequire more extensive or additionalservices than are available throughthe college counselor, a referral to

local therapists will be made. Students may also meet with a counselor to explorecareer options and resources.

3. Stay connected and provide supportive encouragement

Write an email or a letter, call, and remember special occasions. Care packagesare welcome anytime. Make sure to get involved in the Parent’s Association!Praise accomplishments and be enthusiastic about your student’s goals.

4. Provide balance

Students may not realize that while their transition may be uncomfortable, it is tem-porary and they will likely flourish in time.

5. Encourage active involvement in campus clubs and activities

College-sponsored activities, student groups, and individuals throughout the Collegeprovide opportunities for students to meet and enjoy themselves outside of classes.Music and dance performances, photography exhibits, slide shows, poetry and fic-tion reading, yoga, lectures, panel discussions, plays, talent shows, and numerouscampus sponsored clubs all serve to bring students together.

Prescott College FAQs

What is the relationship between the College and the people ofPrescott?

• Prescott is a college town with two other colleges in the community (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College).

• Prescott is also an artist colony, a tourist haven, a ranching center, and a retire-ment community.

• Prescott College is often seen as the environmental conscience of thePrescott area and the nucleus of its progressive thought and action.

Prescott College enjoys a good relationship, founded in mutual respect, withthe Prescott Community. Throughout the academic year the College sponsorsmany educational and social events that are open to the public. Many of ourfaculty, staff, and administration take active roles in community organizationsand in the Prescott area schools. Students are also encouraged to take part inthe Prescott community and frequently find internships and other learning op-portunities there.

How is the student’s advisor chosen?Advisors are selected according to the student’s primary area of academic concen-tration. Advisors are assigned prior to a student’s arriving at Prescott College fororientation. Students meet with their advisors before registration to discuss pro-gram interests and long-range academic and career goals. If the student’s area ofacademic interest changes, he or she would be assigned a new advisor whosefocus is more in line with the student’s new program area.

With such small classes how can students be certain of getting intothe classes they desire?Some areas of the curriculum such as Outdoor Action, Human Development,Photography, and Environmental Studies are becoming more and more popularwith students. We have added significantly to the core faculty in these areas to ac-commodate student needs, and we hire adjunct faculty to teach additional coursesas needed.

Students register for classes in person at the Records and Registration office. Reg-istration times are assigned by student rank (seniority), hence priority is given toseniors, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, respectively.

The Registrar may request that the Dean add extra sections of classes when indicatedby demand.

How do we encourage a sense of community within the College?The atmosphere at Prescott College encourages a sense of community. Our size,informal ambience, and commitment to individual attention and respect promotethat atmosphere. School-sponsored activities and Student Directed Days bringthe community together for social, cultural, athletic, and intellectual events.

Services for StudentsThe Student Life staff provides essential services and pro-grams that promote and ensure an effective living and learn-ing environment for our students. The office serves as aresource center to help students take advantage of the manyopportunities available at Prescott College and to attain theirfull potential as students and members of the community.Services include:

Academic CounselingEducational Access and Disability ServicesServices include assistance with general study and readingskills, time management strategies, general advising ques-tions and other matters related to academic success. Stu-dents with documented learning-related disabilities/challenges are eligible to receive reasonable and appropriateADA accommodations. Services include, but are not limitedto, professional tutoring with the Learning Specialist, peertutoring, testing accommodations, note-takers and audiotextbooks, and sign language interpreting.

Personal and Career CounselingShort-term, confidential coun-seling and referral services areavailable at no charge to allstudents. Sessions usually in-corporate educational materi-als, journaling, visualizations,and behavior tracking tech-niques to increase awareness.All counseling contact is confi-dential. For those studentswho require more extensive or

additional services than are available through the Collegecounselor, a referral to local therapists will be made. Stu-dents may also meet with a counselor to explore career op-tions and resources, including résumé, cover letter, andportfolio development; interviewing techniques; job searchstrategies; networking opportunities with the Prescott Col-

lege Alumni Association; and access to local and nationalvolunteer and service-based learning opportunitiesthrough the Ripple Project.

Chris Hout, M.Ed. Prescott College Personal CounselorStudent Life Center (Corner of Grove Ave. and Sheldon St.)Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-FPhone number: (928) 350-1003Email: chout@prescott.edu

Chris began his relationship with Prescott College as a 17year old freshman in 1988. He graduated in 1992 and wenton to be employed by a variety of social service organizationsin OR, PA and AZ. After completing his Master’s degree andgaining state licensure in counseling, he returned to PC Heprovides enrolled students with 3 to 6 confidential personalcounseling appointments a semester and is able to refer outto a variety of professionals in the community.

Student Accident and Sickness InsuranceAll resident undergraduate students are required to have in-surance coverage. Complete policy information describingthe College’s group insurance benefits, procedures and ex-clusions is available on the Prescott College website in theStudent Life section. Contact the Student Life Office forspecific details: studentlife@prescott.edu or (928) 350-1005.

Student Events and ActivitiesWorking together, the Student Union Board and the StudentLeadership and Events Coordinator produce meaningful stu-dent events and activities that both enrich the learning environ-ment as well as unite the Prescott College community with thegreater community of Yavapai County. Events include live mu-sical performances, guest speakers, community forums, com-munity dinners, films and plays, open mics, and dances.

Welcome From the Vice President of Student Affairs

It’s my pleasure to welcome parents to the Prescott College community. As the Dean of Student Life,I am committed to providing our students with the essential services and programs for creating a suc-cessful living and learning environment. With twenty-five plus years working in college student serv-ices and development, I am constantly rewarded with the opportunity to have a significant impact onso many students’ lives.

The Student Life staff offer a number of services including Housing and Residence Life, StudentLeadership and Events, Student Government and Organizations, Educational Access and Disability,and Counseling. Students who are experiencing any kind of difficulty or challenge or just have a ques-tion are invited to seek assistance from our staff. Students are also encouraged to become involved incampus life by participating in student clubs, organizations and other leadership opportunities. TheOffice of Student Life is located in the Student Life Center.

Laurie Silver, Vice President of Student Affairslsilver@prescott.edu – (928) 350-1005 – (928) 776-5100 (fax)

FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of astudent’s education records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a postsec-ondary institution, regardless of age, FERPA rights transfer to the student. As such, it is the policy ofPrescott College to limit disclosure to others of personally identifiable information from educationrecords without students' prior written consent, subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

Directory InformationThe following categories of information have been designated directory information: Name; all ad-dresses; Email address; Website address; all telephone numbers; field(s) of study, including compe-tence, breadth, and primary program area; all previous school(s) attended; photographs; date andplace of birth; participation in officially recognized activities; dates of attendance and full-time/part-time status; all degrees earned at Prescott College and elsewhere; anticipated graduation date; advi-sor name, and awards

This information will be disclosed even in the absence of consent unless the student files written no-tice requesting the College not to disclose any or all of the categories. The notice must be filed withthe Office of the Registrar. The College will give annual public notice to students of the categories ofinformation designated as directory information. Directory information may appear in public docu-ments and otherwise be disclosed without student consent unless the student objects as provided ove.All requests for non-disclosure of directory information will be implemented as soon as publicationschedules will reasonably allow. The College will use its best efforts to maintain the confidentiality ofthose categories of directory information that a student properly requests not be publicly disclosed.The College, however, makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees that directory informationdesignated for non-disclosure will not appear in public documents.

Prior Consent Required In all other cases, the College will not release personally identifiable information in education recordsor allow access to those records without prior consent of the student. Unless disclosure is to the stu-dent himself or herself, the consent must be written, signed, and dated, and must specify the recordsto be disclosed, the identity of the recipient, and the purpose of disclosure. A copy of the record dis-closed will be provided to the student upon request and at his or her expense.

Staying in Touch

Sending MailEvery On Campus Undergraduate Stu-dent currently enrolled at Prescott Col-lege is issued a student mailbox. Studentmailboxes are housed within the ServiceCenter, which is located on the first floorof the San Juan Building (Prescott Cam-pus). Student mail and packages are dis-tributed to student mailboxes throughoutthe course of the day. Students cancheck their student mailboxes Monday –Friday anytime between the hours of8am and 5pm.

For your student’s protection a validphoto id is required for all mail and pack-age pickups (No Exceptions). Validforms of photo identification include:Prescott College Student ID, Passport, orState Issued Driver’s License/Identifica-tion Card. When sending mail and pack-

The Aztlan Center – Dedicated to celebrat-ing and increasing diversity, particularlythrough bringing Latino and Anglo com-munities closer together.

Capoeira Club – The Prescott CapoeiraClub aims to promote the African-Brazil-ian Art form of Capoeira through classesand performances provided free and by-donation to the community.

Equine Adventure Club – This club wel-comes horse lovers, experienced eques-trians, and those of you who would liketo learn. This is a great opportunity tomeet new people, learn new horse skills,and have fun!

Go Team for Justice – The Go Team for Jus-tice is a student-led collaboration withthe aim of supporting and activating so-cial justice work through connecting acommunity of activists dedicated to socialchange, knowledge-sharing, peer sup-port, accountability, resource networking,and community outreach and education.

H.U.B (Helping Understand Bikes) – Pro-vides a community workspace oncampusand offers events and workshops on bik-ing and bicycle advocacy as well as pro-motes bicycle use as an alternative formof transportation.

Peace and Justice Center – The Peace andJustice Center (PJC) at Prescott Collegeutilizes research, action, and education topromote a more just and peaceful world.

Peer Education and Resource Center(P.E.R.C.) – P.E.R.C. encourages stu-dents' success by providing informationand support to the Prescott College com-munity. The Peer Educators communi-cate with faculty, staff, and students, in aneffort to provide programs and eventsthat are accurately representative of stu-dent needs.

Prescott College Jugglers – The jugglingclub provides an opportunity for learningskills and sharing the circus arts whileproviding camaraderie and exercise thatis good for the body and the brain.

Prescott Freeskool – Prescott Freeskool isdedicated to empowering our commu-nity to share skills and knowledge freely,fostering awareness, self-reliance, andpersonal growth.

Secular Student Alliance – Secular StudentAlliance affiliates promote the ideals ofscientific and critical inquiry, democracy,secularism and naturalistic ethics. We ac-complish this through five areas of focus:education, service, activism, communityand cooperation.

Student Arts Council – Working to involvethe Prescott College and greater Prescottcommunity through art appreciation andcreation.

Village Life – African inspired dance gather-ings, drumming and workshops.

The Women’s Empowerment Break-through (WEB) – A women’s empower-ment group that meets once a week,plans events to raise awareness aboutfeminist issues, holds an annual confer-ence for teenage girls that is staffed bycollege women, and hosts year-roundprogramming and workshops at PrescottCollege and in the community at large.

Prescott College Student Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership OpportunitiesOpportunities for leadership and involve-ment include participating in student gov-ernment, clubs and organizations. Studentsare encouraged to run for positions and toform and join clubs as part of their aca-demic and personal journey at PrescottCollege. often times, student senior proj-ects or independent study projects con-tinue on as established studentorganizations.

ages to your student, please utilize thefollowing address formats to expeditethe handling process:

During Wilderness Orientation: (For Care Letters/Packages Going To Students Out In The Field)

Students Full First and Last Name (No Nicknames, Please)Wilderness OrientationPrescott College220 Grove Ave.Prescott, AZ 86301

For Everything Else:

Students Full First and Last Name (No Nicknames, Please)Prescott College220 Grove Ave.Prescott, AZ 86301

Questions Regarding Mail?Please direct all mail questions toService Center personnel at: (877)350-2100 EXT 2200, or by e-mailing:servicecenter@prescott.edu.

E-mailAll students are issued a PrescottCollege e-mail address through thetechnology department. Typically,student e-mail addresses are first let-ter of student’s first name + lastname@prescott.edu. So, for exam-ple, John Doe's email address wouldbe jdoe@presoctt.edu. Please checkwith your son or daughter for theiraddress.

FaxA fax machine is available at the Serv-ice and Mail Center for incoming andoutgoing faxes: 928-776-5102. Be sureto include your son/daughter’s name,and put "RDP Student" on the fax sothat it is delivered promptly. For stu-dents sending faxes, local and Phoenixfaxes are free, in-state faxes are $1,out of state are $2, and internationalare $5.

EmergenciesIn case of emergency, you can call theRDP Dean’s Office at 877-350-2100ext. 2000 to get in contact with yourchild.

Welcome

Dear Parents and Families,

The sense of family that exists within the Prescott College community serves to enhance eachstudent’s connection with the campus, current students and alumni. Prescott College is com-mitted in our efforts to support you and your student’s educational success and tie the bondsof a lifelong affiliation with the College. This Parent Handbook is just one way in which wewould like to reach out and provide you with valuable information about Prescott College andthe Prescott Community.

The Office of Parent Relations exists to act not only as an educational resource regarding our campus and to pro-mote understanding of topics relevant to your student’s college years, but to connect parents to Prescott Collegeby engaging them in meaningful service through participation in active liaison groups. The Parent Education Li-aison Group serves to assist with the transition of incoming students and their families. The PC Parent Scholar-ship Fund is a great way for every parent to get involved. Every gift will support opportunities for currentstudents to expand their educational curriculum. By contributing to “Trails Home” the PC Parent Newsletter,parents can connect with each other and share their experiences. I encourage you to fill out the enclosed Parent’sAssociation participation flyer and return it in the enclosed SASE. In addition, I suggest that you frequent theParent Relation’s website at: http://www.prescott.edu/parents/

In order to make sure that you receive the monthly parent enewsletter, Trails Home, I encourage you to updateyour contact information at: http://pcparent.kintera.org

Join us in promoting that same connection with our parents. I look forward to meeting you when you visit campusand I invite you to contact me with any questions that you may have.

With Warmest Regards,

Marie SmithOffice of Alumni and Parent Programsmsmith@prescott.edu(877) 350-2100 X4502

Residence Life

In keeping with the College’s philosophy that students developvaluable life skills through independent living, most studentslive in off-campus housing. The Student Life Office assists in-coming students with securing housing in the local community.Housing options are plentiful and varied, and typically more af-fordable than in larger, more urban communities. Notices ofavailable housing are advertised on the Prescott College web-site and on a houscan live in dormitories at the local commu-nity college or privately owned dormitories.

Student Housing

The college has undertaken a $6 million project to developon-campus student housing for up to 104 students. The pro-posed project consists of 13 new multi-story townhome styleapartment units, for up to eight students in each three-levelunit, and one staff unit for the Director of Residential Life.

The project design includes new ADA accessible paths andother improved pedestrian connections to the central cam-pus, as well as expanded parking for cars and bicycles. Theproject will also maintain the high environmental standardsthat define Prescott College through material and productselection, use of recycled and recyclable floor covering, en-ergy modeling optimization of heating and cooling systems,integration of passive and active solar energy technology,low-flow fixtures and water conservation strategies, EnergyS-tar appliances and other elements that will reduce impact onthe environment.

Landscape design will include preservation of existing nativetrees, planting of new native plants, courtyard spaces withfruit trees and edible gardens, irrigation from rainwater har-

vesting systems, and screening structures to minimize visualimpact on surrounding residents.

Weddle Gilmore Architects and Haley Construction Com-pany have been contracted to work with a college-wideSteering Committee on design and build stages of the proj-ect. Construction is expected be completed by fall of 2012and is targeting a LEED Gold designation upon completionfrom the US Green Building Council.

Central Campus Commons

The College continues to work on the devel-opment of its central campus in Prescott inorder to improve the functional and aestheticbenefit to students, employees, and visitors.Beginning in 2008 the College worked withthe City of Prescott and the local neighbor-hood to acquire the alleyway that cutsthrough the main section of campus. This ac-quisition in 2009 allowed the college to im-prove pedestrian and bicyclist safety and alsoto begin development of a central campuscommons area with native landscaping, fruittrees, outdoor meeting spaces and manyother design features.

A coordinating committee of faculty, staff, and students hasbeen engaged in the design of the central campus commonsarea over a period of several years. Faculty and staff with keyexpertise and interest in the significant components of theproject were specifically recruited to both guide the designprocess as well as to connect students and the learning com-munity more fully to the project.rooms, shared kitchen, din-ing and living areas, and laundry room.

Resident Degree Program201-2012 Academic CalendarFall 2011August 30 Block Classes BeginSeptember 5 Labor Day – No ClassesSeptember 23 Block Classes EndSeptember 26–30 Student Directed DaysOctober 3 Semester Classes BeginOctober 10 Indigenous People’s Day – No ClassesNovember 11 Veterans’ Day – No ClassesNovember 23-25 Thanksgiving BreakDecember 16 Last Day of Classes – BaccalaureateDecember 18 GraduationDecember 24–January 2, 2012 Winter Break

Spring 2012January 10 Block Classes BeginJanuary 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No ClassesFebruary 3 Block Classes EndFebruary 6–10 Student Directed DaysFebruary 13 Semester Classes BeginFebruary 20 Presidents’ Day – No ClassesMarch 12–16 Spring BreakApril 6 Intercultural Day – No ClassesApril 14-15 Parents WeekendMay 4 Last Day of Classes/BaccalaureateMay 5 Graduation

Helpful Contact Information

Prescott College Website www.prescott.eduToll Free (877) 350-2100

Emergency 911

Alumni Relations (928) 350-4502 msmith@prescott.edu

Bookstore (928) 350-4307

Business Office (928) 350-4000

Crossroads Café (928) 350-1400

Financial Aid (928) 350-1111

Kino Bay 011-52-662-242-0024

Office of the Registrar (928) 350-1102

Parent Programs (928) 350-4502 msmith@prescott.edu

RDP Dean’s Office (877) 350-2100 ext. 2000

Service Center/Mail Room (928) 776-5105

Student Services/Housing (928) 350-1005

Student Billing (877) 350-2100 ext. 4004

Glossary of Common TermsBlock and Quarter Blocks are approximately four weeks in length and take place during September, January, and, if desired, inMay. An eleven week quarter follows each one. During the block, students enroll in only one course and learn through intense in-volvement in the subject. During the quarter, students enroll in three classes to balance and integrate their coursework.

Breadth A concentration of related courses relevant to a minor field of study.

Competence A concentration of related courses relevant to a major field of study.

Experiential Education Many courses have strong field components, and some are conducted entirely in the field. Internships, ap-prenticeships, independent studies, community service, and study abroad are encouraged so that students may study and live incultural contexts outside your normal experience.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Used to apply for all Federal aid.

Interdisciplinary Designates a combination of subject matter from two or more disciplines within a course or program.

Internship Involves working with an organization related to a student’s major program and/or career plans. Usually involves earn-ing college credit and may involve receiving payment.

Portfolio A collection of work (e.g., paintings, writings, photos, etc.) used to demonstrate competency in an academic area.

Prerequisite A requirement, usually the completion of another course, which must be met before a student may register for a course.

Registration The process of enrolling in and paying tuition and fees for courses each term.

Student Employment Part-time jobs made available to students with financial need through a federally-funded program (WorkStudy) and to students without need through the Student Employment Office.

Transcript A copy of a student’s permanent academic record including all courses taken and quarter hours.

Transfer Credit Credit earned at another accredited institution and accepted toward a PC degree.

Visitor Information

AccommodationsHotelsForest Villas Hotel, 3645 Lee Cir. (928) 717-1200Prescott, AZ 86301 (5 Miles from PC) (800) 223-3449

Hampton Inn, 3453 Ranch Dr. (928) 443-5500Prescott, AZ 86303 (4.7 Miles from PC) (800) HAMPTON

Hassayampa Inn, 122 E. Gurley St. (928) 778-9434Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/2 Mile from PC) (800) 322-1927 (in AZ)

Holiday Inn Express, 3454 Ranch Dr. (928) 445-8900Prescott, AZ 86303 (4.7 Miles from PC) (800) HOLIDAY

Hotel St. Michael, 205 W. Gurley St. (928) 776-1999Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/4 Mile from PC) (800) 678-3757

Hotel Vendome, 230 S. Cortez St. (928) 776-0900Prescott, AZ 86303 (1 Mile from PC) (888) 468-3583

Prescott Resort & Conference Center, 1500 Hwy. 69 (928) 776-1666Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 Miles from PC) (800) 967-4637

Springhill Suites by Marriott, 200 East Sheldon St. (888) 466-8440Prescott, AZ 86301 (1/2 Mile from PC) (928) 776-0998

MotelsAmerica’s Best Value Inn, 1105 E. Sheldon St. (928) 776-1282Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 Mile from PC) Comfort Inn, 1290 White Spar Rd. (928) 778-5770Prescott, AZ 86303 (2 Miles from PC) (800) 889-9774

Best Western Prescottonian, 1317 E. Gurley St. (928) 445-3096Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 1/2 Miles from PC) (800) 528-1234

Motel 6, 1111 E. Sheldon St. (928) 776-0160Prescott, AZ 86301 (1 Mile from PC) (800) 466-8356

CampingVisit the Prescott National Forest Website’s camping information http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/recreate/rec_camp.htm

DiningAll restaurants listed have vegetarian options ($ = More expensive)(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

129 1/2 American Jazz Grille (D) ($) 129 Cortez St.Apple Pan (B/L) 510 W. Gurley St.Café St. Michael Restaurant(B/L/D) 100 South Montezuma St.Coyote Joe's Bar and Grill (Bar and Grill) 214 S. Montezuma St.Genovese’s Ristorante (L//D) 217 W. Gurley St.Golden Gate Chinese (L/D) 620 E. Gurley St.Gurley St. Grill (L/D) Gurley and Granite Sts.Hugo’s Mexican Cantina (L/D) Montezuma and Sheldon Sts. Iron Springs Cafe (L/D) 1501 W. Iron Springs Rd Lone Spur Café (B/L) 106 W. Gurley St.Maya’s Mexican Restaurant (L/D) 512 South Montezuma St.Monk’s (B/L/D) 123 N. Cortez St.Murphy’s (L/D) 201 North Cortez St.Prescott Brewing Company (L/D) 130 W. Gurley St.Prescott Coffee Roasters (Coffee Shop) 318 W. Gurley St.Raven Café (B/L/D) 142 N. Cortez St.Roman Deli/Restaurant (Italian L/D) 623 Miller Valley Rd.Taj Mahal (Indian L/D) 124 N. Montezuma St.Thai House Café (L/D) 230 N. Cortez St.The Office (L/D) ($) 128 N. Cortez St.

Hiking Trails and Outdoor RecreationGranite MountainContinue driving north on Grove Ave. until you reach Iron Springs Rd. Take aleft onto Iron Spring Rd. and drive west approximately 3.5 miles until you ar-rive at the Granite Basin turn off. Take a right here, onto Granite Basin Rd.and continue driving to the Playa or Metate Trailhead parking lot. Here youcan access a variety of trails from easy to difficult terrain. $3 parking fee.

Watson LakeDrive south on Grove Avenue back to Gurley St. Take a left onto Gurley St.heading east through downtown. Continue on Gurley St. until you see thejunction of Hwy. 89N and Hwy. 69. Go left onto 89N and continue drivinguntil you reach your first traffic light. At this traffic light take a right into Wat-son Lake Recreational Area. Fee is due upon entry.

Thumb ButteDrive south on Grove Ave. back to Gurley St. Take a right heading west ontoGurley and continue on as it bends southwest and turns into Thumb Butte Rd.Follow Thumb Butte Rd. approximately 1 mile and enter right into the parkinglot for the recreation area. Trails are located across the street from the parkinglot. $3 entry fee.

Lynx LakeDrive south on Grove Ave. back to Gurley St. Turn left (east) onto Gurley andcontinue on as it turns into Hwy. 69. Follow Hwy. 69 to Walker Rd. (just passthe mall) and turn right (south). Follow Walker Rd. approximately 3 miles tothe North Shore parking area; turn left into the entrance drive; $2 entry fee.

Movie TheatresHarkins Prescott Valley 14 775-22847202 Pav Way, Prescott Valley

ShoppingPrescott Gateway Mall Mon.–Sat., 10 am – 9 pm, Sun., 11 am–6 pm3250 Gateway Blvd. (Hwy 89 between Prescott/Prescott Valley)

BooksBook Nook, 324 W. Gurley St. 778-2130Prescott College Bookstore, 371 Garden St. 350-4307

Grocery StoresFarmers Market, Yavapai College parking lot 776-9880New Frontiers Natural Foods, 1112 W. Iron Springs Rd. 445-7370

Outdoor GearBikesmith Cycle & Fitness, 723 A N. Montezuma St. 445-0280Granite Mountain Outfitters, 320 W. Gurley St. 776-4949The Hike Shack, 210 S. Montezuma St. 443-8565Manzanita Outdoor, 1841 E Hwy. 69, Ste. 10 778-0980

Records, Tapes, CD’s Video RentalsHastings Books/Music/Video, 940 Willow Creek Rd. 778-3733Show Business, 405 W. Goodwin St. 445-8558

Marie SmithParent Programs

220 Grove Avenue • Prescott, AZ 86301(877) 350-2100 ext. 4502 • (928) 350-4502

Fax (928) 776-5228msmith@prescott.edu

www.prescott.edu

Getting to Prescott CollegeFrom Phoenix, you can take a commuter flight or a van shuttle into town, or you can rent a car. The airlines and airport shuttle both requireadvance reservations—contact numbers are listed below.

Prescott is approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix (two hours by car). Take I-17 north to Highway 69 north into Prescott. Once in Prescott, continuewest through town on Gurley Street to Grove Avenue. Turn right on Grove and proceed two blocks north to the Admissions Office at 302 Grove Avenue (at thelight, on the corner of Grove Avenue and Sheldon Street). Parking is available next to the Admissions building.

From Flagstaff, you can arrange for a rental car or take a van shuttle. Prescott is approximately 100 miles southwest of Flagstaff (2 hours bycar). Take I-17 south to the Highway 169 exit toward Dewey. Turn right on Highway 69 north to Prescott. Once in Prescott, continue westthrough town on Gurley Street to Grove Avenue. Turn right on Grove and proceed two blocks north to the Admissions Office at 306 GroveAvenue (one building north of the Grove and Sheldon intersection). Parking is available next to the Student Services building, at the corner.

2011–2012

Prescott CollegeFor the Liberal Arts, the Environment, and Social Justice

On-Campus Bachelor of Arts Program

Parents’ Handbook