Instruction Office

The Vice President of Instruction serves as the Chief Academic Officer providing vision, leadership, planning, development, assessment, and administration for a comprehensive array of educational programs designed to enhance students' success in meeting their educational goals as well as implement and evaluate quality instructional programming and services for the college, consistent with the mission and goals of the college and the needs of the community.

Administrative responsibilities include the supervision of all faculty, staff and administrators in instructional areas; effective budgeting; and strategic long- and short-term planning.

• Instruction Organization Chart 
• Core Learning Outcomes 
• Instructional Council procedures ​
• Faculty Council and Forum - Charter and Bylaws ​

Academic Foundations

• Subject areas: English, Mathematics

Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Sciences

• Subject areas: Composites Technician, Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering Technology/ Technical Design, Information Technology, Precision Machining, Manufacturing Pre-Employment, Mechatronics/Maintenance Technician, Welding & Fabrication

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Subject areas: Communication Studies, Drama/Film,  Early Childhood Education, Education, Geography, Global Studies, Graphic Design and Web Design, History, Humanities, Journalism & Media Communication, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Studio Arts, World Languages
• Early Learning Center
• High school programs: College in the High School
• Northwest Language Center (NLC)

Business

• Subject areas: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Technology, Economics, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Risk Management

Learning Resources and Pathways Division

• Subject areas: College Success
• Advising
• Library Media Center / Media Services
• Russell Day Gallery
• Student Success Technology (Starfish)
• Tutoring Center
• Writing Center

Nursing and Allied Health

• Subject areas: Medical Assisting, Medical Spanish Interpreter, Nursing (RN), Phlebotomy, Physical Education

Natural Science

• Subject areas: Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Natural Science, Nutrition, Oceanography, Physical Education, Physics
• Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA)
• High school program: Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA)

Professional and Technical Education

• Subject areas: Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services (EMT), Fire Science
• Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing

Transitional Studies Division

• Subject areas: Adult Basic Education (TS), English Language Learners (ELA), General Education Development (GED), Reading and Study Skills (DEVED)
• BRIDGES Center
• High school programs: High School Completion, High School Plus (HS+) 
• Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-Best)
• Job Readiness training for Refugee and Asylee students through RISNW
• Youth Re-Engagement (U3)