Mohave Community College

2014 Tricia Victoria Hanks

History of College

The word "university" is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars.“ 1

From ancient universities to modern colleges the concept of a body of educators instructing a new generation in order to securing a stronger community remains a successful measure of continuing an organized society.

1. "Universities". Encyclopedia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.

Pathway to success

1. The concept of success varies greatly for each one of us. So what does success mean to you?

2. If you know where you are going do you understand what is needed to get there?

3. If you do not know where you are headed do you feel confident in exploring, questioning and learning?

The resources are

all around you!

Where are you headed?

Do you know your strengths in life?•http://www.mynextmove.org/ - Browse careers by key words, industries or even complete a personality index to see what your natural tendencies may drive you toward.

•Myer-Briggs Personality Test- http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

•Have you mapped out your experiences, your interests, hobbies, and daydreams?

Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.

- Earl Nightingale

WAVE/JTED Programs

• Automotive Service Technology: AAS Students develop skills in the areas of electrical and engineering components of transportation, communication, technical writing, and mathematics. Automotive service repair technicians are hired by automobile dealerships and independent auto repair shops.

• Certified Production Technician: Certificate program is designed to recognize, through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line level (entry-level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments

• Computer Information Systems: Certificate and/or AAS This program provides students with the skills needed to function as technical and network support for an organization. General network troubleshooting and computer repair procedures will be covered, along with basic security protocols.

• Administration of Justice: Certificate and/or AA. Today’s criminal justice professionals are expected to work collaboratively with law enforcement, the courts, corrections, parole and probation and the communities they serve. This cooperative enterprise results in better identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating programs to prevent crime and reduce recidivism.  

• Fire Science: Covers practical techniques and the theories of fire fighting. Designed to prepare you for entry-level fire fighter positions and for advanced or promotion opportunities in fire services.

• Nursing Assistant: The Nursing Assistant program provides students the opportunity for gainful employment as a nursing assistant within one semester. After successful completion of the semester long program the student will be eligible to take the state test for certification and then will be able to work as a Certified Nurse Assistant in multiple settings.

• Visual Communications: Translating thoughts and concepts into images that inform, inspire and motivate is the art of visual communication. Whether it’s a print or electronic image, a three-dimensional display, industrial or environmental design, the image created has power and purpose.

• Welding: Participation in, and completion of, the different sequences of instruction within the welding program prepares the student for a rewarding career in metal fabrication, maintenance, education, supervision, sales and services, as well as many other opportunities associated with welding technology.

What you need to do to get started

1. MCC Admission Application – www.mohave.edu

2. Under 18 Form

3. Citizenship Form Residency Forms

4. Compass Exam

5. Course Registration

Early Start Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded for a total of 7 credit hours (Arizona in-state tuition) for courses numbered 100 or above. Students can use this scholarship one year (three semesters) after completion of their Junior year.

The award covers tuition and the student is responsible for fees and other supply costs.

Procedure•Student completes MCC Admissions Process•Student schedules and takes COMPASS Assessment•Student meets with Student Service Specialist who will:

• Review assessment scores and determine eligibility• Assist with completion of Early Start Application Form• Help student determine courses and educational goals• Assist student with completion of a degree declaration

•Student Services Specialists reviews and approves application and assists student with registration for courses within degree plan

Student must register within five days of approval and pay all fees at the time of registration

Utilizing the Catalog

AGEC Arizona General Education Curriculum

The AGEC-A, a minimum block of 35 credit hours of lower-division general education course work, may be completed at any state of Arizona community college. For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. The approved courses will fulfill lower-division, general education requirements at any state of Arizona university or community college.

•AGEC-A - Arts•AGEC-B - Business•AGEC-S – Science

Note: AAS degrees do not have as extensive of a general education core requirement.

FERPAFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act

•“If a student is attending a postsecondary institution - at any age - the rights under FERPA have transferred to the student. However, in a situation where a student is enrolled in both a high school and a postsecondary institution, the two schools may exchange information on that student. If the student is under 18, the parent/guardian still retains the rights under FERPA at the high school and may inspect and review any records sent by the postsecondary institution to the high school.”

•However, if the parent wants to speak to a Mohave Community College Employee about their child it is wise to have a FERPA release on file. The student can dictate whom to release information and on what information.

The form can be located in the Forms Repository on the Mohave website.

http://www.mohave.edu/documents/repository/REG/REG_0060.pdf

Tricia Victoria HankPhone: 928-757-0855thanks@mohave.edu