FULL TIME FACULTY GUIDEBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the President
Letter from the Vice President, Academic Affairs
Legal Statement
Calendars

THE COLLEGE

      Historical Background and Description of the District
      Operation and Accreditation
      Board of Trustees
      Revenue
      Concept and History
      Educational Opportunities
      Philosophy
      Mission
      Commitment to the Future

ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE

    Academic Divisions
            Business and Technology Division
            Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
            Liberal Arts Division
            Natural Sciences Division
     Academic Alternatives and Instructional Support Division (AAIS)
            Centers for Independent Learning
            Field and Experimental Learning
            Interdisciplinary Studies and Special Topics
            Adult Fast Track
            C.O.D. Online
            Office of Instructional Development (OID)
            Assessment and Testing Services
            Academic Support Center
            Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education
                English as a Second Language and Literacy
    Business and Professional Institute
            Center for Corporate Training
            Center for Workforce Development
            Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
            Continuing Education
                Adult Continuing Education
                Youth Education
                Older Adult Institute
      Community Affairs
            Instructional Services
            Regional Centers
      Planning and Assessment
      Teaching and Learning Center
      Library
      Honors
      Office of International Education
      Administrative Affairs
      Associations and Councils
            Administrative Council
            Faculty Senate
            Classified Personnel Association
            Student Leadership Council
            Leadership Council
      Faculty Governance
            Faculty Association

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

      Code of Ethics
            Ethics Policy
      Copyright Act Information
      The Curriculum Process
            Curriculum Development Checklist
      Commencement
      Faculty-Student Responsibilities
            Faculty Advising
            Information Resources for the Advisor
            Confidentiality
            Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline
            Anti-Harassment
      Classroom Procedures
            Prerequisite
            Late Registration
            Student Withdrawal
            Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal
            Refunds - Credit Classes
            Refunds - Non-Credit Classes
            Attendance
            Field Trips
            Class Schedules and Meeting Place Changes
      Facilities and Materials
            Classroom Assignments
            Office Assignments and Faculty Access
            Swipe Cards
            College Property
            Bulletin Boards
            Desk Copies
            Textbook Ordering
            Lab Fees
            Smoking

FACULTY POLICIES AND BENEFITS

      Employment Eligibility
            Spoken English Proficiency
      Hiring Practices
            Physical Examinations
            Communicable Diseases
            Drug Free College
            Appointment Letters
            Resignation of Employment
            Assignment Crossovers Between Instructional Units
            Academic Alternatives and Instructional Support Division Assignment Procedures
            Faculty Exchange
            Summer Assignment Request Information
            Substitute Assignments
            Sabbatical Leave Proposals
      Personnel Files
      Reference Checks
      Leaves
            Family/Medical
            Voting
            Disability Benefit
      Prior Approval/Tuition Reimbursement
      Outside Employment
            Intellectual Property Rights
            Marketing of Instructional Materials
            Professional Consulting
      Benefits Summary
      Compensation
      Direct Deposit of Payroll
      Louise Beem Early Childhood Education and Care Demonstration Center
      Board Policies and Procedures

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

      Faculty Development Requirement
      Personal Education Plan (PEP)
      Faculty Development:  Course Credit
      Faculty Development:  Alternative Credit
      Faculty Committee for Alternative Credit Procedures
      Fall All College Orientation and In-Service Day
      Teaching and Learning Center
            The TLC Technology Lab

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

      Counseling and Advising Services
            Advising Resources
            General Advising
            Counseling Services
            Multicultural Student Center
            Orientation/Advising/Registration Sessions (OARS)
      Career Services Center
            Career Services
            Cooperative Education and Internships
            Service Learning
      College Career Information Center (CCIC)
      Articulation
            High School
            College/University Articulation
            Minority Student Transfers
      Student Financial Aid
      Health & Special Services
            Accident Reports
            Allied Health Students and Athletic Physical Examinations
            Bloodborne Pathogens
            Illness
            Disabled Students Assistance
            Students with Disabilities
            Student Health and Accident Insurance
            Wellness
     Student Activities
            Posting and Distribution of Printed Materials on Campus
            Student Clubs and Organizations
            Student Trustee Election
            Student Leadership Council
            Student Activities Program Board
            Leadership Program
                Leadership Connection
                Fall Leadership Retreat
            Childcare Services for Students
            Ticket Sales
            Billiards Lounge
            Identification Cards

GENERAL INFORMATION

    Assessment and Testing Services
            Pre-course Testing
                Reading Pre-course Test
                Writing Pre-course Test
                Math Pre-course Test
            Center for Independent Learning Tests
            General Education Development (GED) Test
            United States and Illinois Constitution Tests
                C.O.D. Graduation Requirement
                GED Certificate Requirement
            Career Interest Tests
            Credit by Demonstrated Competence
                Credit by National Examination
                Credit by C.O.D. Proficiency
            American College Test (ACT)
            Test Proctoring
            Classroom Make-Up Exams
            Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
            Ability to Benefit (ATB)
            PSB-Health Occupations Aptitude Exam
    Bookstore
            Refunds
            Book Buy-Back Program
            E-Commerce
            Central Stores
            Discounts
            Staff
    Business/Professional Travel
    Business Services
            Budget Preparation
            Budget Transfers
            Check Cashing
            Collection of Funds
            Delivery of Merchandise, Services, etc.
            Intra-College Transfers
            Legal Services
            Payment to Vendors
            Petty Cash
            Purchase of Equipment, Supplies, etc.
    Facilities Operations & Maintenance Department
    College of DuPage Foundation
    College Governance
    College Owned Equipment and Vehicles
            Equipment
            College-Owned Vehicles
    College-Wide Committees
    Dining Services
    Direct Deposit of Payroll
    DuPage Credit Union
    Early Childhood Education and Care Demonstration Center
    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Hiring Guidelines for Classified Employees
    Information Technology
            Multimedia Services
            Computer Security
            Administrative Systems
            Computer Systems & Operations
            Network Services
            Office and Classroom Technology
            Planning & Emerging Technology
            Special Projects
            Telecommunications & Voice Services
            Web & Instructional Technologies
    Instructional Development Office
    Library
            General Hours
            Collection
            Archives
            Library Instruction
            Computer Work Stations
            College and Career Information Center
            Technical Services
            Circulation Desk
            Reference Center
            Interlibrary Loan
            Library Photocopy Policy
            Copies for Personal Use
    Meeting Room Reservations
    Parking Facilities
    Personnel Files
    Physical Education and Community Recreation Center
    Public Information
            News Bureau
            Internal Publications
            External Publications
            Mailing Lists
            Signs
    Production Services
            Production Services/Design
            Official Web Request
    Public Safety Police Department
            Burglary
            Keys for Campus Buildings
            Lost and Found
            Theft of College Property
            Traffic Citations
            Vehicle Problems
    Research and Planning Office
            Functions
            Surveys and Questionnaires
    Resource Development Office
    Information Resources
    Staff Services
            Copy Services
            Faculty/Staff Support Center
            Centralized Fax Services
            Color Copies
            Scanning Services
            Coordination of Special Projects
            Campus Telephone Directory
            Liaison for Satellite Copier Locations
            Word Processing Services
            Switchboard Services
            Postal Services
            Recycling Program
            Warehouse Services
    Student Information
            Classification of Students
            Student Class Load
            Grading Procedures
            Grade Review
    Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
    Travel Policies and Procedures
            Professional Meetings
            Local Travel
            Non-Local Travel
            Transportation and Accommodations
            Private Auto
            Meals and Lodging Expenses
            Submitting the Expense Report
            Group Travel with Students
    Use of Facilities by Non-College Groups
       
COLLEGE FORMS

APPENDIX

    Organizational Charts
    Curriculum Proposal, Revision, Deletion Process (PRD)
            Curriculum Process Flowchart
            Curriculum Implementation Flowchart
    Grade Review Procedure
    Academic Regulations Committee
            Purpose
            Authority
            Composition
            Procedure
    Course-Related Academic Integrity
            Course-Related Academic Integrity Procedure
    Allegation of Academic Dishonesty
    Multiple Offenses (Student)
    Academic Honesty Philosophy Statement
    Workers' Compensation Information
    Copyright Act Information

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Letter from the President

It is the policy of College of DuPage to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin/ancestry, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest record, military status or unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status, use of lawful products while not at work, or physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

To deny an individual's contribution because of membership in a protected class is an injustice to the individual, the College and the nation. The policy not to discriminate includes equal opportunity in employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The Director of Human Resources has been designated as the Affirmative Action and Americans with Disabilities Employment Officer and has the responsibility of assuring compliance with our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the American with Disabilities Act. All managers and supervisors are responsible for the continuing success of our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Sincerely,

Sunil Chand, Ph.D.
President

Letter from Vice President, Academic Affairs

The intent of this updated Faculty Guidebook is to provide full-time faculty, both new and returning, with information about the daily procedures of the College in order to support service to students. As indicated in the past, the loose-leaf format is designed to facilitate updating when materials are added or deleted.

The guidebook continues to be a "living" document subject to revision and change. Your input on the usefulness of its content is appreciated. Please contact my office with any input you might have. I will be sure to see that those involved with keeping the guidebook updated hear what you have to say.

We thank the committee for their continued diligent work on maintaining this document. I hope it will serve you well in finding the information you need.

Christopher Picard
Vice President for Academic Affairs

LEGAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE FACULTY GUIDEBOOK

The Faculty Guidebook has been designed to acquaint full-time faculty with college policies and procedures.  This Guidebook is a guideline only and does not create enforceable contractual rights for College of DuPage faculty members.  The Guidebook will be kept under constant scrutiny, and necessary revisions may be made at any time to aid in accomplishing the mission of College of DuPage.  In all cases where the Guidebook conflicts with existing laws of the United States, the State of Illinois, or College of DuPage policies and contracts, said laws, policies and contracts will control.  Should a conflict arise between this Guidebook and the Contractual Agreement Between the Board of Trustees of College of DuPage and College of DuPage Faculty Association IEA/NEA the Agreement with take precedence. http://www.cod.edu/dept/Hum_Res/EMPL_COD/FTFacContract.htm.

INQUIRIES

Any legal inquiries should be directed to your unit administrator or to the Director of Human Resources. Board policies are available on the College website: (www.cod.edu; site index; Board Policies); and by calling the Secretary of the Board of Trustees in the President's office (x 2203).

CALENDARS

COLLEGE OF DuPAGE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR*

2007‑2008

* Please consult the current College Class Schedule publication for any revisions in the calendar.

COLLEGE OF DuPAGE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR*

2008‑2009

* Please consult the current College course schedule publication for any revisions in the calendar.

THE COLLEGE

Historical Background and Description of the District

On Sept. 25, 1967, College of DuPage first opened its doors under the late President Rodney Berg and the late Board Chairman George L. Seaton.  Classes were held in office trailers and at 40 leased suburban sites.  Driving from class-to-class, the 2,621 students and 87 full-time faculty and staff at this "campus-less" college became known as road-runners, hence the College's nickname "Chaparrals."

In 1968, a 273-acre Glen Ellyn campus site was acquired, and a year later, three interim buildings were constructed west of Lambert Road.  When the first permanent building, today's Rodney K. Berg Instructional Center, was opened in 1973, enrollment had eclipsed the 10,000 mark.  Four years later, when the third floor in the IC was completed, enrollment stood at 19,642.

The Business and Professional Institute was created in 1979, a year that also marked the appointment of H. D. McAninch, PhD, as C.O.D.'s second president.  In 1983, when the Student Resource Center and Physical Education Center were both unveiled, enrollment was 27,000.

Michael T. Murphy, PhD, became the College's third president in 1994.  That year, College of DuPage finally took its place as America's largest single-campus community college.

The Student Resource Center Addition opened in September 1995.  The three-story, 160,000 square-foot facility houses an expanded Library, college bookstore, the Jack H. Turner Conference Center, and the Academic Computing Center.

Sunil Chand, PhD, became the College's fourth president in July, 2003.  Under his leadership, the College is converting from quarters to semesters, implementing a facilities master plan, and pursuing reaccredidation through the AQIP process.

The College of DuPage campus currently includes eight on-campus buildings: Student Resource Center, Berg Instructional Center, Seaton Computing Center, McAninch Arts Center, Physical Education and Community Recreation Center, Open Campus Center, Building K and Building M.

In addition, the College operates five Regional Centers: Addison Center at Technology Center of DuPage, Carol Stream Community Education Center, Naperville Center, Westmont Center and West Chicago Community Education Center.   Also, five Centers for Independent Learning, one at each regional center, and in Bloomingdale and Lombard.

The community college district that College of DuPage serves has grown, too.  Originally formed from 10 high school districts, District 502 became the most populous in Illinois, outside of Chicago, when a neighboring community college district was annexed in 1967.  College of DuPage now serves parts of Cook and Will counties and the majority of DuPage county.

Operation and Accreditation

College of DuPage was established and is operated under provisions of Illinois House Bill 1710, passed in 1965.  The College is operated in cooperation with the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the Illinois Board of High Education (IBHE).  Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), the College committed to the alternative accreditation process, Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP), in 2000, and by doing so demonstrates a willingness to identify concrete targets for continuous improvement and to hold itself accountable for re-engineering its processes and operations to improve results.  Furthermore, College of DuPage is evaluated yearly by the ICCB and is formally visited by the IBHE every five years.

Board of Trustees

http://www.cod.edu/adminstr/board.htm

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approves the annual budget and major expenditures, site selection and architectural plans, and staff appointments.  In addition to sanctioning policy, the Board also plans for the development of the College.  The Board acts upon the recommendation of the College President, who, in turn, is responsible to the Board for the organization and administration of the College.  The members' terms are for six years.

Revenue

Revenue for the operation of College of DuPage is derived from State apportionments, local taxes, and student fees.  Capital development is accomplished with local and state funds.  Philanthropic support of the College is also encouraged by the Board to maintain the College's margin of excellence.

Concept and History 

The community college system strives to fulfill the 1970 State Constitution mandate which states "A fundamental goal to the people of the State is the educational development of all persons to the limits of their capacities."

Community colleges are also dedicated to the philosophy and concept of the public community colleges as set forth in the Master Plans for Higher Education Illinois (1964, 1966, and 197l) and the Public Community College Act of 1965 as recodified in 1973.

Governance, administration and operational responsibility for community college districts are vested in the local community college district's Board of Trustees.  The Illinois Community College Board provides general statewide planning, coordination and leadership for the public community colleges of Illinois.  This is the foundation for the Mission, Philosophy, and Commitment to the Future statements for the College of DuPage.

Educational Opportunities

• The first two years of baccalaureate education to prepare students  for transfer to upper division degree programs.

• Career education to train or retrain students for entry into vocational fields or to upgrade skills.

• General studies to provide students with basic education and recreational needs of the community.

• Services to fulfill the educational, cultural, economic and recreational needs of the community.

• Support services, including individual advising and counseling, to motivate and nurture the success of all members of the learning community in achieving personal goals

Philosophy

• College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We endorse the right of each person to access opportunities to learn and affirm the innate value of the pursuit of knowledge and its application to life.  Our primary commitment is to facilitate and support student success in learning.

• College of DuPage is committed to excellence. We seek quality in all that we do and believe that the people we serve also must perceive value in our programs and services.  To ensure quality, we are committed to continual assessment and self-evaluation.

• College of DuPage values diversity. We seek to reflect and meet the educational needs of the residents of our large, multicultural district.  We recognize the importance of embracing individual differences and cultures and value the contributions made to the college by people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  We affirm our role as a catalyst for promoting dialogue and tolerance on issues supporting the common good.

• College of DuPage seeks to remove barriers to educational opportunity. We place a high priority on providing accessible, affordable courses and services.

• College of DuPage promotes full participation in planning and decision making. We support participatory governance and the involvement of the college community in the development of a shared vision.  We believe that all students, staff and residents can make meaningful contributions within a respectful, equitable and responsive environment.  We strive to build an organizational climate in which freedom of expression is defended and civility is affirmed.

• College of DuPage values service to students and community. The needs of our students and community are central to all we do.

Mission

The mission of College of DuPage is to be at the forefront of higher education, serving the needs of the community.  The college will be the first place residents turn to for the highest quality educational and cultural opportunities.  The college will serve as a model of distinction for community college education.

To achieve this mission, the college will:

• Recognize, develop and support excellence in both learning and teaching.

• Foster an instructional and organizational climate that welcomes innovation, is open to change and targets continual improvement and accountability.

• Maintain a comprehensive, dynamic curriculum, a varied educational delivery system and a strong outreach effort ensuring that diverse learning needs are recognized and met.

• Offer programs and services that are flexible and accessible.

• Motivate and prepare students to qualify for and succeed in further educational endeavors.

• Promote critical and creative thinking and academic honesty. Provide relevant and thorough career education that prepares students to prosper in the world of work.

• Respond to the lifelong learning needs of residents and business.

• Support the personal and academic success of students through comprehensive student support services.

• Offer programs that educate students for responsible citizenship, civility and mutual respect in a multicultural and global society.

• Prepare students to live and work successfully in an international environment.

• Broaden learning opportunities for our community by creating alliances within and beyond the college district.

• Serve as a center for the cultural and intellectual enrichment of our community.

• Model and promote environmental stewardship.

• Exercise integrity and responsibility in fiscal matters.

• Advance a college organization that learns continuously through team effort and draws upon everyone’s talents, work, and creativity.

Commitment to the Future

College of DuPage will meet the challenges of a dynamic community and maintain standards of excellence by continually examining and, where appropriate, adopting new technologies, learning theory and teaching methods.  The college will respond to the needs of its community by providing quality education, training, information and cultural opportunities.  College of DuPage will continue to be an innovative institution that provides a powerful learning environment for all.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees January 17, 1995.

ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE

Under the Vice President for Academic Affairs are five academic divisions, which include Business and Technology, Health, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts, Natural & Applied Sciences, and the Business  Professional Institute & Continuing Education.  Two divisions provide programmatic support:  Academic Alternatives & Instructional Support and the Library.   In addition, staff support at an executive level is provided by Community Affairs and Planning & Assessment, as well as programmatic support for Honors and International Education.

The principle divisions of College of DuPage provide the following:

• General education courses applicable for transfer to other institutions of higher education.

• Courses suitable for lower division requirements leading to a baccalaureate degree.

• Curriculum in occupational education leading to employment or program completion.

• Student support services and activities designed to reflect courses and/or programs housed within that division.

The courses and/or programs housed by each division within their subdivision are as follows:

Business and Technology Division

http://www.cod.edu/Academic/Bus_Tech/Index.htm  

• Business Subdivision - Accounting; Business; Business Law; Facility Management;  Fashion Merchandising and Design; Foodservice Administration; Home Economics; Hotel/Motel Management; Library Technology; Management; Marketing; Real Estate; Travel and Tourism. 
• Technology Subdivision - Computer Information Systems (CIS); Computer & Internetworking Technologies (CIT) and Office Technology Information (OFTI).
• Career & Workforce Development Subdivision - Architecture; Auto Service Technology; Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Interior Design; Ornamental Horticulture; Vocational Skills; Woodworking; Workforce Development Grants

The Business and Technology Division prepares its students for entry into the job market and gives them a firm academic base for continuing their education at a baccalaureate-granting institution in various business, accounting, and technical fields.  Program coordinators work closely with business and industry through advisory committees, providing state-of-the-art curricula and up-to-date information.  Faculty have real-world experience that assures a student of realistic professional guidance.  The Business and Technology division is comprised of three subdivisions:  Business; Technology; and Career & Workforce Development.

The Business subdivision prepares students for entry-level positions within business and non-profit organizations; for planning, launching and supporting small business and for transfer to baccalaureate programs in business and management disciplines. Programs in the Business sub-division offer courses in a variety of disciplines including accounting, business, business law, marketing, and management.  In addition, the Business subdivision offers courses within entrepreneurial fields including facility management, fashion merchandising & design, home economics, foodservice administration, hotel/motel management, real estate, and travel & tourism.

The Technology subdivision prepares students for entry-level positions and transfer within technology-related fields.  A significant portion of the subdivision's mission is centered on computer-based technology such as the programs in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer & Internetworking Technologies (CIT), and Office Technology Information Systems (OFTI). 

The Career and Workforce Development subdivision prepares students for entry-level positions and transfer within the trades and design technologies such as architecture, automotive service, heating, air conditioning & refrigeration, interior design, ornamental horticulture, vocational skills, woodworking, workforce development grants.  This subdivision is also responsible for the College's partnerships with the Workforce Investment Board, the Illinois Employment Training Center (IETC), the grant-funded career preparation programs with area school systems (Education to Careers, Tech Prep) and non-traditional career awareness and promotion (Gender Equity funded by Perkins).

Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

http://www.cod.edu/hsbs/

• Health Sciences Subdivision - Health Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Phlebotomy/EKG; Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical-Imaging (DMI), DMI Nuclear Medicine, DMI Radiology, DMI Sonography, DMI Vascular; Fire Science,  EMT- B and Paramedic; Health Information Technology, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding & Billing; Long-Term Care Administration; Nursing (ADN), Certified Nurse Asst. (CNA); Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA);  Respiratory Care; Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; Surgical Technology; and Therapeutic Massage.
• Social Sciences Subdivision – Anthropology; Criminal Justice; Economics; Geography; Political Science; Social Science and Sociology.
• Behavioral Sciences and Education Subdivision - Early Childhood Education & Care; Education; Human Services; and Psychology.

The Health, Social, & Behavioral Sciences Division provides transfer and career education in a variety of Health Science, Human Services, Social Science, and Behavioral Science & Education disciplines.  This division is comprised of three subdivisions:  Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Behavioral Science & Education.

Knowledge and skills requirements are constantly changing in the Health Sciences and Public Service fields.  Health Science education at College of DuPage keeps pace with these changes through an expert faculty with work experience and professional degrees, up-to-date technological resources, and the guidance of advisory committees comprised of representatives from health and public service agencies.  Clinical health care and human service experience is provided at area hospitals and clinics.  Through these mechanisms, the division strives to advise students about current job requirements and labor market conditions, facilitate employment, and meet the diverse manpower needs of the College district.

Behavioral Sciences & Education faculty provide transfer and career education coursework that seeks to cultivate a broad perspective on human behavior, our cultural heritage, our relationships with others, our social institutions, and the environment. 

The Division of Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences is home to the College education program which includes early childhood, paraprofessional training, teacher recertification, elementary and secondary education, as well as the Department of Children and Family Services training for adoptive parents for Northern Illinois.  These programs are currently growing to serve the existing and future needs of the district by coordinating state programs as well as local support of training teachers for all levels of public and private education.

Liberal Arts Division

http://www.cod.edu/larts/ 

• Communications Subdivision - English; Journalism; and Speech Communications.
• Fine & Applied Arts Subdivision - Advertising Design & Illustration; Art; Graphic Arts Technology; Motion Picture Television; Music; Photography; and Theater Arts.
• Humanities Subdivision - History; Humanities; Languages; Philosophy; and Religious Studies.
• Performing Arts - Students performances, Resident Professional Ensembles, and Touring groups.

The Liberal Arts Division provides a wide variety of academic transfer and career education courses in disciplines related to communications, the humanities, the arts, and various applied arts.  Within the Liberal Arts Division are three subdivisions: Communications, Humanities, and the Fine and Applied Arts.  In addition, the Director of Performing Arts and the staff of the McAninch Arts Center fall within the Liberal Arts Division. 

Communications includes studies in English, Journalism, and Speech.  These disciplines provide an educational framework within which students may develop their abilities to think independently and to express themselves clearly, effectively, and creatively.  Instructors focus on the skills of communications and the contexts in which human expression occurs.  Communications faculty sponsor participatory activities, including the student newspaper, the student literary magazine, and the Forensics (speech) Team.

Humanities include subject areas that address the meaning of being human. They provide the student with a basis for value judgment and a context for thoughtful action. The study of the Humanities and Liberal Arts frees the student to think beyond personal and cultural limitations, to relate present experience to human traditions, and to choose constructive actions in the present and future.  The subject areas of Humanities are English Literature, History, Humanities, Languages (eight), Philosophy, and Religious Studies.

Fine and Applied Arts provides transfer instruction in the traditions and methods of the Fine and Performing Arts, and include Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry, Theater Arts, and Music.   In addition, four applied programs provide career instruction in Graphic Arts Technology, Photography, Motion Picture Television, and Advertising Design & Illustration.  Students in the Arts are provided opportunities to develop original ideas, tap creative impulses, and develop an appreciation for and insights into the visual and performing arts.  Students' visual work is exhibited in a student gallery, in an arts journal, at portfolio night, and on other occasions; and musical and theatrical works are presented at numerous events throughout the year.

The Performing Arts consist of student groups in Music and Theater, five professional ensembles in jazz, symphony/opera, theater, and choral music, and touring groups.  Offering about 500 performances for approximately 100 events a year, the Arts Center attracts 80,000 patrons a year.  The Gahlberg Gallery also offers ten exhibits a year and attendance in the Arts Center exceeds 100,000 when gallery figures are included.

Natural Sciences Division

http://www.cod.edu/Academic/Nat_Sci/Index.htm

• Natural Sciences Subdivision - Anatomy & Physiology; Astronomy; Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Earth Science; Meteorology; Microbiology; Physics; and Zoology.
• Math & Applied Sciences Subdivision - Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD); Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics Technology; Engineering; Manufacturing Technology; Mathematics; Integrated Engineering Technology and Welding.
• Physical Education Subdivision

The Natural & Applied Sciences Division provides instruction and academic advising for transfer and career disciplines related to the biological sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical science, engineering technology, and physical education. Courses and curricula are designed to develop knowledge, skills and attributes applicable to both academic and non-academic life:  mastery of the scientific method, ability to organize resources toward the solution of specific problems, and unbiased analysis of quantitative data. The Natural & Applied Sciences Division is comprised of three subdivisions: Natural Sciences, Math & Applied Sciences, and Physical Education. 

The Natural Sciences subdivision provides instruction in the biological and physical sciences.  Biological sciences examine the components of the living world and their interactions with the physical world. Applications of the life sciences to the environment, the ecosystem and living organisms are an integral part of these courses. Physical science courses include chemistry, earth science and physics offerings designed to reveal natural laws and theories, and their applications to human endeavor. 

Within the Math & Applied Sciences subdivision, mathematics instruction provides students with a language of science capable of marshaling principles of natural phenomena and pattern recognition toward the solution of problems, both real and abstract. The study of mathematics provides the tools that enable an understanding of quantitative relationships found in business and technology, as well as the natural and social sciences. Coursework in engineering and engineering technology focus on the combination of the principles of science and mathematics, and problem solving techniques to the design and maintenance of manufacturing, electronics, mechanical, and civil engineering inventions. 

Physical education, often described as the study of motion, stresses both the gainful use of recreational and leisure time, as well as the concept of wellness in modern society. Activity and professional courses in physical education develop physically and mentally healthy citizens.

The Academic Alternatives & Instructional Support Division (AAIS)

http://www.cod.edu/Academic/AltLearn.htm

The AAIS offers diverse learning opportunities for traditional and non-traditional populations through alternative course delivery options and academic support programs.  Students who complete courses in alternative delivery modes must possess the discipline, self-motivation, and academic skills necessary to be successful as independent learners.  All courses are developed from discipline active course files. All faculty are assigned through their academic divisions.

The Centers for Independent Learning offer a variety of flexible, self-paced credit courses that enable students to learn and study at a pace, time, and location that suits their needs and learning styles. Independent Learning courses provide the same college-level content that is covered in the classroom counterparts; course content is delivered via the Internet, videotapes, audiotapes, printed materials, CD-ROM, computer software, cable television, and radio broadcast.  The Centers also offer Academic Skills courses for students who want to improve their reading, writing, and study skills to prepare for college-level work.  Five Centers are located throughout the district including Glen Ellyn, Bloomingdale, Lombard, Naperville, and Westmont. For more information refer to http://www.cod.edu/CIL/ or call 630-942-2131 (on campus) and 630-942-4948 (off-campus.)

The Field and Experiential Learning Program http://www.cod.edu/academic/field/field_Int.htm offers college credit courses that apply theory to practice by combining traditional classroom instruction with hands-on experiences in the world outside the classroom. A range of courses and programs (including courses in biology, humanities, science, physical education, literature, history, theatre and social science) are offered in varying locations and formats from local forest preserves to international locations such as Antarctica.

The Interdisciplinary Studies and Special Topics Program offers credit courses in which the content of two or more courses is fused or blended creating a fully integrated course. For example, the Global Scholars Program offers interdisciplinary seminars and provides students an opportunity to experience other cultures, travel to another country, prepare for a global workforce and discover new languages. It is a one-year program available to incoming freshmen and returning students who are completing general education credits and would like to learn with other students who are interested in global issues. The Interdisciplinary Studies and Special Projects program also offers special topic courses that are built around a particular current theme within a discipline, usually something not otherwise covered by catalog offerings. More information is available at http://www.cod.edu/academic/field/field_Int.htm or call 630-942-2356.

The Adult Fast Track Program is a two year accelerated associate degree program designed for adults who are 24 years or older.  Students complete their degree by attending class one night a week and completing significant out of class assignments. The degree options available are the Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science in Management, and Associate in General Studies. More information is available at 630-942-3278 or go to http://www.cod.edu/fast/AFTadmis.htm.

C.O.D. Online (Internet program) offers online courses that are designed to provide students access to a distance-learning alternative to traditional classes, which eliminates the constraints of fixed class schedules and locations. Several certificates are available online, as well as most of the courses needed for the AA and AAS degrees. Students complete their studies at home, work, or in one of the C.O.D. computer labs.  For more information go to http://www.cod.edu/Online  or call 630-942-2147.

The Office of Instructional Development (OID) provides instructional design and course development support to faculty who teach courses in alternative and traditional delivery modes. OID consults with faculty on course design and development to apply innovative practices in teaching and learning. OID collaborates with Web and Instructional Technology to support the development and delivery of instructional approaches using technology. For more information call 630-942-3906 or refer to http://www2.cod.edu/OID/home.htm.

Assessment and Testing Services provides college-wide testing services to students and community members, including: pre-course testing in reading, writing, and math; testing for Center for Independent Learning courses; Credit by National Examination via CLEP; Credit by Proficiency; Constitution testing; special interest inventories; and, emergency make-up testing for classroom courses. The GED Testing Office administers the GED exam (English and Spanish). C.O.D. serves as the only DuPage County site to offer the exam to DuPage County residents.  More information is available at 630-942-2401 or go to http://www.cod.edu/Service1/Assess_Test/index.htm.

The Academic Support Center offers comprehensive academic support services in one convenient location.  The five areas within the Academic Support Center are math, reading, speech, writing, and peer tutoring.   While these support services target under prepared students, services are also provided to those who would like to enhance their academic performance.  All services are free of charge.  More information is available at 630-942-3941 or http://www.cod.edu/service1/tutoring/Tutor_2.htm.

Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education, English as a Second Language and Literacy are programs that provide instruction to out-of-school adults and English as a Second Language instruction for culturally diverse adult residents of the district both in individualized and classroom methods of delivery on central campus and at neighborhood locations throughout the district.  More information is available at http://www.cod.edu/Academic/ABE_GED/ or call 630-942-3697.

The Business and Professional Institute provides workforce education and training programs and services to entrepreneurs, businesses and their employees within the district. http://www.cod.edu/bpi.

Through its Center for Corporate Training, employers develop the skills of their workforce by participating in a variety of credit or non-credit, traditional or non-traditional courses in a variety of fields including computer technology, management/supervision skills, manufacturing technology, technical programs, and workplace literacy (ESL and Basic Skills).  These programs can be delivered in a variety of formats including instructor-based, computer-based, Internet-based, or through the College's interactive two-way audio-video capabilities.  This center also is responsible for providing a variety of assessment programs to determine employee or organizational effectiveness. http://www.cod.edu/bpi/corp_train.htm

Through its Center for Workforce Development, businesses can participate in a variety of non-credit seminars covering general business issues including specialties in international trade, government procurement and electronic commerce.  Personal consulting is also offered to established businesses in need of direction or information in any of these areas.  This center is also responsible for working with municipalities and Chambers of Commerce in business retention and attraction programs. Open to the public non-credit courses are also offered for career enhancement, computer and technological development opportunities. http://www.cod.edu/bpi/cept.htm

Through the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, future law enforcement professionals participate in an accredited 11-week basic academy program while veteran professionals participate in a variety of non-credit law enforcement seminars aimed at enhancing their skills in special interest topics.  http://www.cod.edu/slea/

Continuing Education http://www.cod.edu/conted/Index.htm offers adults and youth of all ages a diverse curriculum of non-credit classes, workshops, seminars and special events. Adult Continuing Education is designed to provide life enhancement, art enrichment, personal development, various languages, cooking and home decorating classes to meet the adult non-credit needs of the residents of District 502.  Youth Education http://www.cod.edu/youth/ programs are offered for K-12 students at the College and at local schools. Youth programs include enrichment classes, Talent Search for gifted youth, high school summer school, summer camps, individual and small group tutoring.  The Older Adult Institute http://www.cod.edu/conted/oai/index.htm was developed to provide intellectual stimulation to adults 55 years of age and older, providing non-credit and credit courses and other activities at the College and senior locations throughout the College district.

Community Affairs provides programs, classes and services to students, community residents, local businesses, community organizations, area high schools and in-state baccalaureate institutions, as well as to C.O.D. faculty and staff.  The unit has a strong commitment to enhancing and improving support systems by increasing opportunities for the College community to access programs and services throughout District 502, improving job skills in the workplace, building partnerships in the community and strengthening the economy of the district.

Instructional Services is located in (IC 2042), and has two main functions: a) supporting the College's curriculum development and approval process, and b) assisting faculty, staff and community residents with room scheduling needs.  The office houses a complete set of files for credit and non-credit classes.  Progress of credit classes in the curriculum process is maintained in this office.  Approved changes are updated in the College's mainframe computer, college catalog and class schedule.  For information regarding curriculum development or approval call 630-942-2288.

Regional Centers - http://www.cod.edu/RegionalCtrs/  The five regional centers in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, West Chicago and Westmont provide credit and non-credit classes; counseling, advising, and pre-course testing services; open computer labs; math and writing assistance; access to library services; and on-site textbook sales the first week of each quarter.  In addition to the regional centers, credit and non-credit courses are offered at several high schools and community sites throughout District 502.  The following are locations of regional centers.