CATALOG SUPPLEMENT
LANCASTER
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Lancaster, CA
Administration
Effective: 02/06/2015
Sharon Ahearn
Teri Klekar
Sarah Kirton
Campus President
Director of Career Services
Regional Director of Financial Aid
Crystal Ellerbe
Paul Dilger
Open
Master Director
of Admissions
Director of Student Success
ADA Coordinator
Corporate Librarian
Joel Nelson
Director of Academic Operations for
Online Education
Faculty
Name
Edgar Allen
Job Title
Program Manager
Subject Area
HVACR
Tina Brodrick
Program Manager
Dental Assisting,
Pharmacy Technician
Marilyn Lim-Carreon
Program Manager
Medical Assistant,
Student Success
Marc Estrada
Program Manager
Treg Gardner
Program Manager
Bonnie Gerber
Program Manager
Allied Health, Medical
Office Administrative
Assistant, Health Care
Administration,
Business
Administration,
Accounting
Computer Science,
Network Security,
Office Administration
EMT
Stephanie Johnson
Program Manager
Massage Therapy
Robert Wright
Program Manager
Paralegal Studies,
Criminal Justice
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Credentials
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business
Administration; B.S., Park University,
Management
M.B.A., Golden Gate University,
Business Administration; B.A., West
Coast University, Business
Administration
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business
Administration; B.S.B.M., University of
Phoenix, Business Management
M.B.A., University of Phoenix,
Healthcare Management; B.S., State
University of New York, Community and
Human Services
M.I.S., University of Phoenix, Computer
Information Systems; B.S., University of
Phoenix, Information Technology
MAED, Trident University International,
Higher Education; BA, Wayland Baptist
University, Occupational Education;
AAS, Community College of the Air
Force, Allied Health; AAS, Community
College of the Air Force, Instructor of
Technology and Military Science
Certificate in Massage Therapy, Golden
State Business College; CPI
L.L.M., Franklin Pierce Law Center; J.D.,
University of Louisville; B.A., Centre
College
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Faculty
Name
Angeline Yoder
Job Title
Program Manager
Subject Area
General Education
Kristynna Foster
Lead Instructor
Medical Assistant
Dalene Garrett
Lead Instructor
Dental Assisting
Benjamin Wordinger
Lead Instructor
Kimberly Chancey
Lead Instructor
Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration,
Applied Technology
Pamela Felke
Lead Instructor
Hospitality
Kimberly Rogers
Lead Instructor
Allied Health,
Medical Office
Administrative
Assistant
Amanda Edwards
Instructor
Business
Administration
Sarah Kelly
Instructor
Student Success
Laurie Novy
Instructor
General Education
Jacqueline Phillips
Instructor
Medical Assistant
Morgan Spector
Instructor
Legal Assistant
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Credentials
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University;
M.E.d., Bloomsburg University; M.B.A.,
Bloomsburg University; B.S., Bloomsburg
University
Diploma, North Valley Occupational
Center, Vocational Nursing; Certificate,
Modern Technology School of X-Ray,
Medical Assistant Front and Back Office
Certificate, San Diego Community College,
Registered Dental Assistant; A.S., San
Diego Community College, Registered
Dental assistant
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering Technology, Northern
Arizona University
M.S., University of Alaska, Engineering
and Science Management; B.S., University
of Texas, Electrical Engineering
B.A., Political Science, Colorado State
University
M.B.A. Health Care Management,
Colorado Technical University; M.B.A.,
Colorado Technical University; B.S. in
Liberal Studies, Grand Valley State
University
M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; B.S.,
Oregon Institute of Technology,
Management/Marketing
J.D., University of San Diego School of
Law; M.B.A., Ohio State University, B.S.,
Ohio State University, Business
Administration
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University,
Educational Leadership; M.S., Illinois
State University, English; B.S., Illinois
State University, English
Diploma, Metro Tech, Surgical
Technology; Certificate, Maric College,
Medical Assistant
J.D., Glendale University College of Law
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Faculty
Javier Valencia
Instructor
Jamie Villela
Instructor
Lenore Strohmer-Vu
Instructor
Heating, Air
Conditioning,
Ventilation, and
Refrigeration
Dental Assisting
Medical Office
Administrative
Assistant
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Certificate, Antelope Valley College, Fire
Technology; A.S., Antelope Valley
College, Fire Technology
Diploma, Clarita Career College, Dental
Assistant
Master in Healthcare Administration,
Capella University; Bachelor of Science
Human Services, University of Phoenix;
Diploma in Medical Assisting, Bryman
College; CPI
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Academic Calendar
Effective: 01/06/2014
Program Start Dates
Charter College schedules ten modules in a calendar year. Each module meets for five weeks.
Charter College observes Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th of each year to commemorate the
September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. If September 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or
holiday, the College will celebrate Constitution Day during the preceding or following week.
2014
Module Dates
Start
End
01/06/14
02/09/14
02/10/14
03/16/14
03/17/14
04/20/14
04/21/14
05/25/14
05/26/14
06/29/14
06/30/14
08/03/14
08/04/14
09/07/14
09/08/14
10/12/14
10/13/14
11/16/14
11/17/14
12/21/14
2015
Module Dates
Start
End
01/05/15
02/08/15
02/09/15
03/15/15
03/16/15
04/19/15
04/20/15
05/24/15
05/25/15
06/28/15
06/29/15
08/02/15
08/03/15
09/06/15
09/07/15
10/11/15
10/12/15
11/15/15
11/16/15
12/20/15
Holidays and Make-Up Days
Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below.
2014
Holiday
Memorial Day
May 26, 2014
Independence Day
July 4, 2014
Labor Day
September 1, 2014
Make-Up Day
May 30, 2014
July 11, 2014
August 22, 2014
Thanksgiving
November 27-30, 2014
December 5, 2014 &
December 12, 2014
Winter Break
December 22, 2014January 4, 2015
N/A
2015
Holiday
Make-Up Day
Memorial Day
May 29, 2015
May 25, 2015
Independence Day
N/A
July 4, 2015
Labor Day
September 11, 2015
September 7, 2015
Thanksgiving
November 20, 2015
November 26-29,
& December 4, 2015
2015
Winter Break
December 21, 2015 –
N/A
January 3, 2016
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Tuition and Fees
Effective: 01/05/2015
Certificate Programs
Program
Business Administration
Dental Assisting
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration
Hospitality
Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Network Security
Office Administration
Paralegal Studies
Credit
Hours
63.0
69.0
72.0
69.5
61.0
69.0
69.0
63.0
72.0
69.0
Tuition
Books &
Supplies
$0
$0
$0
Fees
Total
$21,735
$23,184
$24,480
Recovery
Fund*
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$21,735
$23,184
$24,480
$23,769
$22,265
$23,115
$23,115
$21,735
$23,760
$23,805
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$23,769
$22,265
$23,115
$23,115
$21,735
$23,760
$23,805
Recovery
Fund*
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Books &
Supplies
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fees
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
$41,382
$13,500
$41,376
Recovery
Fund*
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Books &
Supplies
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fees
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$41,400
$41,400
$41,400
$41,400
$39,405
Associate of Applied Science Programs
Program
Allied Health
Applied Technology
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Network Security
Paralegal Studies
Credit
Hours
90.0
90.0
90.0
99.0
90.0
96.0
Tuition
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
$41,382
$13,500
$41,376
Bachelor of Science Programs
Program
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Health Care Administration
Credit
Hours
180.0
180.0
180.0
180.0
196.5
Tuition
$41,400
$41,400
$41,400
$41,400
$39,405
*The Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessment is no longer collected.
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Tuition and Fees
Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the
cost per credit hour for their program. Full time students must take a minimum of twelve (12) quarter credit hours or
a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term. Although Charter College encourages all students to attend
full time occasionally students may attend part-time. If a student is attending part-time, financial aid will be adjusted
based on actual hours attended.
Freshmen have successfully completed less than thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours. Sophomores have successfully
completed at least thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, but fewer than ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Juniors are those
students who have successfully completed at least ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Seniors have successfully
completed at least one hundred thirty-six (136) quarter credit hours.
Other Costs
Student ID Replacement Fee
Official Transcript Fee
Official Transcript Fee (24-hour processing)
Duplicate Certificate Fee
Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential
Learning Credit* (per course)
Administration fee**
Business License Fee (MT)
Certification Fee (MT)
Certification Fee (HVACR)
$20
$7
$25
$50
$100
$75
$125
$125
$125
*Non-refundable; the charge is per attempt.
**This fee is assessed when a student officially withdraws or is involuntarily withdrawn or dismissed. See the
Withdrawal or Dismissal section.
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Scholarships
Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1,500 Award
Eligibility Requirements:
 High School graduate from accredited high school in 2014.
 Complete essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT:
1-2 pages, typed.
 Submit application with essay and official high school transcript no later than June 27, 2014, to start no later
than September 8, 2014 OR submit by August 29, 2014, to start no later than November 17, 2014. Application
with documents are accepted vial mail or at the campus.
 All applicants must complete an admission interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College
prior to June 20, 2014 or August 22, 2014, respective to anticipated start date.
Selection:
 The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July
18, 2014, for the August 4th and September 8th starts and September 19, 2014, for the October 13 th and
November 17th starts. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Conditions of Award:
 All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average
of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study.
Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.
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Charter College YouthBuild Star Scholarship - $2000 Award
Eligibility Requirements:
 Any graduate of a YouthBuild program located in Los Angeles County.
 YouthBuild students who are expected to graduate within 90 days of the deadline for applications are also
eligible.
 Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and is eligible to work in the United States.
 Complete a “Star High Scholarship Essay” to outline career goals and execution plans, demonstrating a
definite plan to use the education acquired through Charter College to enter a new field or re-enter the
workforce.
 Submit a letter of reference provided by a YouthBuild counselor//teacher with whom the prospective student
is currently working and with whom the prospective student will work, in cooperation of Charter College
faculty and staff, to ensure the success and graduation of the applying prospective student.
 Complete a Career Planning Session with a Charter College Admissions Representative.
 Applicant must meet the admissions requirements of a certificate or diploma program at Charter College.
Applicants Should:
 Have demonstrated academic excellence while in the YouthBuild program.
 Have good attendance while in the YouthBuild program.
Application Criteria:
 The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on eligibility and need, and will
notify recipients no later than 1 week prior to the start of the next academic term. Note, please take your time
and check your essay for grammatical errors.
 All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students either on-ground at the campus location or
enrolled online, maintain on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance
requirements, and successfully graduate from their program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of
the remaining allocation.
 The application and its accompanying components must be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to the
YouthBuild Scholarship Selection Committee at the Lancaster or Long Beach campus.
 Any materials submitted, other than those requested by Charter College, will not be considered. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt. Both the agency sponsor
and award recipient will be contacted by an Admissions Representative to be informed of the committee’s
decision.
Star YouthBuild Scholarship Essay Guidelines:
 At Charter College, we understand that students are faced with a wide range of responsibilities that can hinder
them from achieving their goals. This essay is intended to help them anticipate what obstacles they might
face during their program and strategize to overcome them.
o In a typed, one-page essay, please address the following:
 Explain your overall career goals and how this new career will positively impact the
lifestyle of yourself and your dependents.
 Outline your plan for the following challenges, in one or two sentences per bullet. Keep
the length of your program in mind when addressing these issues:
 Childcare
 Transportation and Housing
 Income
 Support and accountability for academic and emotional success
 What are you most nervous/concerned/worried about in regards to your success at Charter
College?
o Please submit essay with scholarship application form.
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