Special Programs
COYOTE GALLERY
The Coyote Gallery, located on the main campus, generally focuses on local and regional contemporary art. Media as varied as sculpture, painting, drawings, prints, ceramics, photography, fiber, mixed media, participatory installations and video are represented. In addition, there is an annual juried student exhibition and awards ceremony honoring some of the college's most talented art students. Lectures and demonstrations are often coordinated with exhibitions. All of the exhibitions are curated, directed and publicized by the gallery director with the assistance of students in Art 70, Gallery Production. Students learn the mechanics of installing art exhibits from the planning stages to opening receptions. Contact the gallery at 895-2877.
The Butte College Drama program provides a challenging, stimulating, and exciting experience by significantly enhancing the understanding of acting and all phases of the technical theater. Students frequently choose Drama courses for three reasons: 1) to enter community and professional fields of theater; 2) to enter communication fields in teaching, business, advertising and law; and 3) to pursue personal goals or leisure activities in performing arts events. Contact Barry Piccininio for more information at 895-2275 or piccininioba@butte.edu .
The Forensics Program joins others across California, and nationwide, in speech competition. Students travel and compete in the areas of public speaking (informative, persuasive, impromptu), oral interpretation of literature (prose, poetry, duo) and different styles of debate. Challenging and enhancing public speaking skill and meeting students throughout the state and nation are only two of the advantages to joining the program. Students who travel are required to enroll in Speech 12. Interested students are encouraged to contact Stacey Bartlett (FOM 103) 895-2243 or bartlettst@butte.edu .
The Butte College Honors Program provides exceptionally motivated students an opportunity to study some of the "classics" of Western civilization in an intimate, interdisciplinary, team-taught setting. As a result, successful honors students are better prepared to continue their advanced studies. Enthusiastic students who would welcome the challenge of often difficult readings and invigorating discussions with fellow students and faculty are encouraged to contact Dr. Roger Ekins (FOC 107) 895-2941 or ekinsro@butte.edu .
There are several classes you can enroll in for transferable credit that will also help develop your leadership abilities, including:
POS 90 - Seminar In Leadership Student Government (CSL 90) 3 units
Parliamentary procedures, effective communications, group dynamics, goal development, and organizational theory and current campus, local, state and national issues will be examined in this course, as will issues related to higher education and developmental theory. Required for Associated Students officers. Recommended for Inter-Club council members, committee members and club officers, and others interested in participating in and learning about student government. Since skills/proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice, this course may be repeated three times.
POS 91 - Seminar in Leadership/Orientation (CSL 91) 2 units
Effective communications, group dynamics, individual developmental theory, oral presentation skills, diversity awareness and appreciation, team building approaches and problem solving will be examined in this course. Required for Orientation Student Staff members. Recommended for those who are interested in applying for Orientation Student Staff positions. Since skills/proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice, this course may be repeated three times.
AGR 110 - Agricultural Leadership 1 unit
Parliamentary procedures, planning and implementation of organizations, problems and techniques of group dynamics, and participation in community competitive agricultural events. Recommended for agricultural club members and officers. Since skills/proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice, this course may be repeated three times. Credit/No Credit only.
AGR 111 - Agricultural Leadership .5-1 unit
Parliamentary procedures, planning and implementation of organizations, problems and techniques of group dynamics, and participation in community competitive agricultural events. Recommended for agricultural club members and officers and rodeo and judging team members. Credit/No Credit only. Open Entry/Open Exit.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Butte College's Recycling Program is a year-round effort. Students are employed by the district to perform all campus recycling under the direction of the Grounds Department. The District recycles cardboard, all paper, glass, aluminum, and all landscape waste. In 1998 recycling diverted over 180,000 lbs. of material from landfill to the recycling stream. The student recycling crew also performs all deliveries on campus including mail, freight, print shop work and perform litter pick-up campus wide. For recycling information contact Jose Llamas at 895-2468 or llamasjo@butte.edu .
SERVICE LEARNING AND VOLUNTEERISM PROGRAM http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/services/community/slp/index.htm
The Butte College Office of Servie Learning & volunteerism advocates making service an integral part of students' education at the college, creating an expectation of service as an important component of the higher education experience.
Located in the Campus Center, Career Center. Check out the Service Learning & volunteerism web page or contact Magian Smith at 895-2509, projectse@butte.edu for more information.
