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Why are you here – maybe you 
want to prepare for a profession, or 
enhance some skills, or learn more 
about yourself as you encounter new 
concepts and thinking? Whatever 
your reason, the faculty welcomes 
you and looks forward to getting 
to know you, knowing that we will 
learn from each other. Moorpark 
College is a special place with many 
opportunities and services to help 
you realize your dreams. After many 
years in education, my advice is simple – take advantage of them! 
Learning can be exciting and fun, so make the most of it and enjoy 
your time at Moorpark College. 
Margaret Tennant, Academic Senate President 
Moorpark College opened in fall 
1967 with 2,500 students and 50 
employees. 
Today, Moorpark College has 
more than 14,000 students 
and more than 400 faculty 
and staff. 
Thanks to the foundation laid by 
the founders and the excellent 
work of everyone on our campus, 
we can rightfully brag that our 
students easily transfer...readily 
enter careers...excel in staterecognized 
athletic programs 
and a nationally recognized forensics team...and benefit from teaching 
and learning innovations. 
Thank you for joining our excellent higher education learning 
community! 
I personally welcome you and wish you every success in achieving your 
educational goals at Moorpark College. 
Eva Conrad, President 
Welcome! 
Academic Calendar.................................................................3 
Vision and Mission Statements...............................................4 
Welcome to Moorpark College 
Moorpark College holds, as part of its mission, facilitating critical 
thinking both inside and outside of the classroom, as well as 
preparing students to be responsible members of the global 
community. One of the greatest challenges before us as students 
and citizens is safeguarding the environment and addressing 
the effects that our actions have on the biosphere. 2007-2008 
is dedicated to inquiry, dialogue, and action toward the goal of 
protecting and sustaining our environment. We hereby designate 
this “The Year of the Environment: From Awareness to Action.” 
On this 40th birthday, we honor the college’s long-standing 
tradition of innovation and public service with curricular and 
extra-curricular attention on how to build a sustainable future. 
Jerry Caplan, Professor, Philosophy 
Year of the Environment Co-Chair 
Lori Clark, Professor, Environmental Science 
Year of the Environment Co-Chair
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Spr ing Semes ter , 2008 
January 7 - May 14, 2008 
January 7.................. First day of semester-length traditional classes 
First day of late registration. 
January 12/13.......... First day of semester-length Saturday/Sunday 
classes. 
January 21................ Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – Legal holiday 
January 18................ Last day to add semester-length classes. 
Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, 
health and parking fee refunds. Last day account 
credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits 
after this date for semester-length classes. 
February 1................ Last day to drop semester-length classes without a 
transcript entry. 
February 15-18........ Presidents’ Day/Weekend – No Classes. 
February 8................ Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for 
semester-length classes. 
March 27.................. Last day to apply for Spring 2008 Associate Degree 
or Certificate of Achievement. 
March 14.................. No Classes – Staff Flex Day. 
March 15/16............... Saturday/Sunday Classes Held. 
March 17-23............ Spring Break. 
April 18..................... Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” 
May 8-14.................. Final Exam Week for Spring 2008. 
May 15...................... GRADUATION 
Summer Interses ion, 2008 
Moorpark College typically offers classes in the Summer that meet anywhere 
from four to eight weeks with classes starting May, June and July. 
The goal is to maximize offerings at times most helpful for all students, 
including returning students, graduating high school seniors and students 
home for the summer from four-year schools. The summer Schedule of 
Classes is available on campus and at local libraries as well as on-line at 
www.moorparkcollege.edu. 
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Academic Calendar 2007-08 
Fal Semes ter , 2007 
August 20 - December 19, 2007 
August 18/19............ First day of semester-length Saturday/ 
Sunday classes. 
August 20................. First day of semester-length traditional classes. 
First day of late registration. 
August 31................. Last day to add semester-length classes. 
Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, 
health and parking fee refunds. Last day account 
credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits 
after this date for semester-length classes. 
September 1-3.......... No Clases . Labor Day holiday weekend. 
September 13........... Last day to drop semester-length classes without a 
transcript entry. 
September 24........... Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for 
semester-length classes. 
November 1.............. Last day to apply for Fall 2006 Associate Degree or 
Certificate of Achievement. 
November 12............ Veteran’s Day—legal holiday. 
November 10/11...... Saturday/Sunday classes held. 
November 21............ Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W.” 
Nov. 22-25................ No Clases . Thanksgiving holiday break. 
December 13-19....... Final Exam Week for Fall 2007. 
Moorpark College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Fall and Spring – as well as a Summer 
intersession. Course times and delivery modes are noted in each semester’s Schedule of Classes. 
Information on “scheduling options” is available on page 9 under “Educational Opportunities.” To 
match specific scheduling needs with the course offerings, consult each semester’s Schedule of Classes. 
Those schedules are available on campus about five weeks before each semester begins and online at www. 
moorparkcollege.edu. The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed below for each primary 
semester. However, the specific length of each course dictates its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). 
Check on-line for such particulars or with Registration and Records. Detailed registration information is 
readily available at moorparkcollege.edu and in each Schedule of Classes. 
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Vision Statement 
At Moorpark College, we encourage quality and believe our strengths have been 
and will continue to be people—their flexibility, their responsiveness, and their 
willingness to meet the needs of our students and community. We believe that 
building on these strengths provides an educational experience appropriate to 
the students’ needs and within the College’s mission. 
Specifically, our actions and decisions are based on the following beliefs: 
• We will provide the best services, programs and opportunities for students. 
• We encourage creativity and innovation and we will try new ideas and new 
things. 
• All students attending Moorpark College will receive the support they need to 
meet their individual educational goals. 
• Students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions will receive up-to-date 
and accurate information to facilitate transfer. 
• We will increase our responsiveness to business and industry in changing 
economic climates. 
• We are an integral part of the community. 
To best implement our actions and decisions, our internal working environment 
is based on the following beliefs: 
• Shared governance is an accepted part of our decision-making process. 
• We will strive to build greater trust, understanding, and cooperation between 
the other segments of the Ventura County Community College District and 
Moorpark College. 
• We will provide all staff with support for professional development. 
Mission Statement 
As a public community college, Moorpark College offers programs and services 
accessible to the community. Drawing from a student-centered philosophy, Moorpark 
College creates learning environments that blend curriculum and services 
in providing to students: 
• Introductions to the broad areas of human knowledge and understanding; 
• Courses required for university transfer and career preparation or advancement; 
• Skills in critical thinking, writing, reading, speaking, listening, and computing; 
• Exposure to the values of diversity locally, nationally, and internationally; 
• Extracurricular activities that promote campus community involvement and personal 
development; 
• Preparation for the challenges and responsibilities of life and change in a free society 
and the global community. 
History 
Moorpark College was established in 1963 by the Governing Board of the Ventura 
County Community College District. Soon after, a 134-acre site on Moorpark’s 
eastern city boundary was secured in a combination donation/purchase from the 
Strathearns, a local ranching family. 
In 1965, taxpayers passed an $8 million bond to build the first phase of the 
district’s second community college. Construction of the Administration, Library, 
Science, Technology, Campus Center, Gymnasium and Maintenance buildings 
began in 1966. With the paint barely dry and remnants of construction rubble 
still evident, Moorpark College opened on September 11, 1967. Dr. John Collins, 
the College’s first president, greeted nearly 1,400 students and 50 new faculty 
members on that day. 
Enrollment doubled in the first few years as the College added vocational education 
to its role of preparing students for transfer to four-year schools. Dr. Robert 
Lombardi became the College’s second president in 1971. Dr. Ray Hearon held the 
longest term as president, serving from 1974-1989. 
The Moorpark College Foundation was formed in 1980 to spearhead construction 
of an athletic stadium, amphitheater and observatory. In 1985, the 4,000-seat 
stadium was named for Paul Griffin, Jr., a local developer and major benefactor. In 
1987, the Carlsberg Amphitheater and Charles Temple Observatory were dedicated 
as part of the College’s 20th anniversary celebration. During the 1980s, several 
other buildings were completed: Applied Arts, Creative Arts, Humanities/Social 
Science, Music, and Student Services. In 1989, the Center for Learning Assistance 
Services opened for service. 
Dr. Stanley Bowers served as president from 1989-1991, followed by Roger Boedecker, 
who served from 1991-1992. Dr. James Walker became president in 1992, but 
was called away to serve as Interim Chancellor in 1995. Dr. Darlene Pacheco served 
as interim president during Walker’s absence from 1995-1996. 
Fiscal constraint, brought about by the state’s economic downturn, stalled growth 
at the College in the early 1990s. Despite hard times, the College completed statefunded 
construction of the Communications Building (1991) and the Performing 
Arts Center (1995). The forensics team maintained national ranking while the 
athletic teams continued to dominate the Western State Conference. 
In 1997, the Child Development Center and Disabled Students Center were expanded. 
In 1998, two new conference rooms were built in the Campus Center and 
an acoustic shell was installed on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center. 
In 1999, the 27,000 square foot Fred Kavli Science Center opened, housing the 
math, science and computer studies programs. This facility also provides student 
access to a 50-station computer lab. 
In 1999, students were first able to access their academic records and register for 
classes on-line at: www.moorparkcollege.edu. 
In 2000, a high school for high potential juniors and seniors opened on the 
Moorpark College campus. In 2001 the first High School at Moorpark College 
graduating class numbered 55. In March of 2002 Ventura County voters passed 
Measure S, a bond that will provide $356 million in construction financing for 
the Ventura County Community Colleges, of which $104 will be used to renovate/
expand Moorpark. Moorpark is poised to grow to 17,000 students by the year 
2015 and bond monies will fund 23 new or renovated classroom buildings and 
related facilities.. 
In July, 2002, Dr. Eva Conrad became Moorpark’s eighth president replacing Walker 
who retired. Fall 2002 enrollment swelled to 15,400 and work began on a new 
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In 2004 the college’s first bond project was completed, a parking lot renovation 
that added 600 spaces. In 2005, the second bond project was completed, the installation 
of an all-weather track and artificial turf playing field. In September 2005, 
the new Library/Learning Resources building opened. A new child development 
center opened in January of 2007. 
February 2007 marked the beginning of an endangered butterfly species captive 
rearing program at America’s Teaching Zoo. The Palos Verdes blue Butterfly’s 
primary rearing site is in San Pedro on government land. In May, 2007, the college 
unveiled an updated seal in preparation for adoption of a whole new logo. The 
college had used the seal since it opened in 1967 as its only logo. 
Over the years college staff that didn’t want to use the seal created their own logo 
for their documents. In 1997, graphics professor Ted Phillips created a 30th anniversary 
logo that featured cypress trees and the fountain. In 1998, college officials 
adopted this logo for business cards and stationary. In 2006, the college chose 
Ventura-based BBM&D to update the seal as well as design a new logo that can be 
used on stationery, in all printed outreach materials and on the web. The new logo 
will be adopted at the start of the college’s 40th year in August. Then, the college 
will use the seal for ceremonial purposes and official transcript documents and 
will use the new logo for all corporate identity and marketing projects. 
The old library was renamed Fountain Hall and opened for classes in Fall, 2007. 
The 2006-2007 Academic year is dedicated to college wide study on the Environment: 
from Awareness to Action. 
Through its continued attention to quality and innovation, Moorpark College has 
become one of the top community colleges in the nation. Based on enrollment 
Moorpark ranks second in the state for transfer to the University of California and 
California State University systems. No local college does a better job preparing 
students for their future. Moorpark College graduates are making meaningful 
contributions to both the public and private sectors in Ventura County, the state 
and the nation. 
Student Profile 
Fall 2006 Enrollment 
Full-Time Students........................................................................................6,020 
Part-Time Students........................................................................................8,350 
Female.............................................................................................7,696 (53.6%) 
Male.................................................................................................6,330 (44.6%) 
Unknown..............................................................................................334 (1.8%) 
TOTAL...........................................................................................................14,360 
Age: 
17 and younger............................................................................................... 5.8% 
18-19............................................................................................................. 32.7% 
20-21............................................................................................................. 20.1% 
22-24............................................................................................................. 13.0% 
25-29............................................................................................................... 8.6% 
30-34............................................................................................................... 4.2% 
35-39............................................................................................................... 3.8% 
40-49............................................................................................................... 7.1% 
50-64............................................................................................................... 4.1% 
Over 65.............................................................................................................. .5% 
Ethnicity: 
Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander...................................................................... 9.3% 
Black............................................................................................................... 2.3% 
Hispanic........................................................................................................ 15.3% 
Native American .............................................................................................. .9% 
Other............................................................................................................... 1.9% 
White............................................................................................................. 60.3% 
Unreported...................................................................................................... 9.8% 
Spring 2007 International Students Enrollment....... 102 
For information about the International Students Program, call (805) 378-1414. 
2006/07 Associate Degrees 
Awarded ......................................................................................................... 1,170 
2006/07 Certificates 
Awarded............................................................................................................... 86 
2006 Transfer Data 
To University of California............................................................................... 250 
To California State University........................................................................... 872 
Instate Private................................................................................................... 300 
Out of State Four Year University.................................................................... 232 
2005/06 Financial Aid 
Total financial aid awarded................................................................. $5,491,728 
Total scholarships awarded..................................................................... $140,000 
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