Mt. Sierra College

About

Mission:

MT Sierra College is committed to the mission of providing access to higher education and a practical learning environment that is accessible by diverse and multi-cultural population.

The college shows a commitment to nurture students with knowledge and skills which are required for successful careers in complex and rapidly changing global marketplace.

Educational Philosophy

The MT Sierra College offers an education that nurtures the students for wide variety of careers in business, technology, media arts and design. In order to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s world following principles become a source of assisting the college and its students.

• A hands-on practical education- The MT Sierra College offers a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge to its students.

• An opportunity to understand the world through general education- Students at MT Sierra College develop the skill to communicate effectively and think critically.

• An environment that encourages student success- Learning is honed through small class size, Student centered support services and individual attention.

• The usage of learning resources variety- Students develop the skills to analyze the problems and research the solutions with the support of tools provided by the college.

• To enhance education, professional development and future employment of the students, focus is paid on effective learning outcomes and other experiences.

A brief epitome of the history of college:

The MT Sierra College was established in 1990. The effective use technology has always been an important part of its mission. In its earlier days the college was known as Computer Technology Institute.

In 1992, the college partnered with Novell Education Academic and it was authorized to offer Novell Courses.

In 1993, the college developed a partnership with Microsoft and gained authorization to confer Microsoft certification preparation courses. In 1994, the college laid the foundation of its bachelor of Science Degree programs. In 2002, MT Sierra College savored the honor of launching its first Business Degree Program.

Accreditations:

Accreditation is likely to be a process by which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated. An accredited institution undergoes regular scrutiny and evaluation in order to confirm the academic standards of excellence of the institution.

Accreditations provide the confidence that the academic programs are sound, faculty members are qualified and appropriate facilities are made available by the institution.

The MT Sierra College savors the honor of being majorly accredited by the following.

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

The college is also approved by the following.

California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE)

Grading system:

Following is the grading criterion which is adopted in order to judge or mark the academic outcome of the students at MT Sierra College.

	Numeric Grades		Grade Points
A	90-100	Excellent	4
B	80-89	Good	3
C	70-79	Satisfactory	2
D	60-69	Passing, but unsatisfacty	1
F	59 or Below	Failing	0

Following are the grades which are not included in GPA calculation.

I	Incomplete
W	Withdrawn
CR	Credit
NC	No Credit
NR	No Grade Submitted by Professor
V	Audit Only, Not Taken for Credit
P	Proficiency Exam Passed
T	Transfer Credit Granted

Student Services

MT Sierra College is dedicated to the professional and academic success of its students.

Orientation:
Orientation function is managed by the college in order to get students acquainted to the college. Students pursuing the online courses go through the online orientation.

Academic Advisement:
MT Sierra College manages professional staff to meet the needs of students. The academic advisors of the college are ready to address the concerns of students. The areas which are catered by the Academics Department include: schedules and registration, attendance, tutoring, academic progress and classrooms.

The academic advisors are dedicated to the success of all students. Students are encouraged to report complaints and concerns about academic issues and general college issues to the Academic Advisors.

Student Success
Free of cost tutoring services are provided to the students. The students seeking tutoring services are supposed to see the Student Success Coordinator. The chairpersons of departments and college professors also become a source of
student support.

For more challenging courses, free workshops are also scheduled by the faculty. The enhancement of college experience is also managed by the Student Success Staff through special events, student-led clubs and leadership development opportunities.

Career Development:

The MT Sierra College provides academic assistance to all the students and graduates who seek to have employments related to their programs of study. However, information regarding non-program related employments is also provided by MT Sierra College.

The college does not guarantee employment to the students; however, the Career Development Department may assist the students in job search by providing guidance on full-time and part-time job opportunities. For individualized support, the students may seek to schedule an appointment with Director of Career Development.

Additional services which are provided by the Career Development Department may include:

• Resume Assistance
• Interview techniques
• Job search techniques
• Resource material on job search strategies
• Information regarding internships
• List of Companies and Job-search websites.
• Information on professional and trade organizations.

Program Completion:

Following are the program completion rates of different programs offered by MT Sierra College.

Programs	7/1/10 - 6/30/11 **Department of Education (DOE) On-Time ** On time graduation rates are based on full time enrollment.
Multimedia Arts & Design	9%
Graphic Design	24%
Visual Effects & Digital Video	20%
Game Arts & Design	19%
Business Administration	5%
Business Entrepreneurship	0%
Information Security	17%
Computer Information Technology	9%
Telecommunications Technology	6%