Golden Gate Feng Shui School. Academic Catalog

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1 Golden Gate Feng Shui School Academic Catalog

2 table of contents SCHOOL OVERVIEW 06. Greetings/Vision/Mission/Objectives TCFS PROGRAM Feng shui is the Chinese science of divining human fate from the lay of the land. Like astrology, its celestial partner, it supposes that nature (Dao) may be read as a complex of influences on the conduct and relationships of sentient beings. It may be called terrestrial astrology. In fact, in China the subject might be more appropriately astrogeomancy. Its basis, like all Chinese science, is associative thinking that covers what in modern terms might be called both rational and irrational ideas. 10. Professional Training Program 10. individual Course Options for Professionals 12. Program at a Glance 14. course Descriptions FACULTY AND DIRECTORS 30. Faculty 36. Board of Directors 37. Informational Visits/Open House APPLYING TO GOLDEN GATE FENG SHUI SCHOOL 40. Admissions 41. Tuition and Fees POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Academic Catalog Golden Gate Feng Shui School 3225 Adeline Street Berkeley CA Student Services 46. Academic Policies 50. Beyond Graduation ACADEMIC CALENDAR 54. Fall Fall 2013 info@ fengshuischool.com fengshuischool.com (510)

3 Introduction Since 2002 Golden Gate Feng Shui School has offered a comprehensive curriculum in Traditional Chinese Feng Shui. We are pleased to announce, our three-year Professional Training Program in This comprehensive program is designed to educate students in the history, view and application of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui (TCFS) as preparation for professional practice in the modern world. Students who choose to specialize in feng shui exclusively are able to begin work as confident practitioners and launch their businesses upon graduation. Alternately, professional architects, interior designers, and practitioners of Chinese Medicine find that feng shui deepens their existing practice and enhances their professional appeal. As a classically trained practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I was impressed with the skill with which the basic principles of the Five Elements and Yin-Yang theories were taught. I gained a deeper understanding of feng shui as acupuncture for the qi of a place and am starting to make the connection for my patients between the relationship of their medical conditions and the feng shui of their home. To this end, Golden Gate Feng Shui School (GGFSS) has developed a refined education model with courses on classical feng shui principles of form and compass school, astrology, architecture, design, professional practice, and self-cultivation. This curriculum encourages both practical and esoteric thinking, which builds with each new trimester in depth and breadth. At GGFSS, we feel it is important that students be steeped in the tradition and cosmological world view that is feng shui s origin. The full immersion in the study and practice of classical feng shui engages students in profound personal and professional growth. - Jacqueline Sohn, San Francisco CA (2007 Graduate) We offer, without question, the finest course of study available in the world today. We are the only school to supplement indepth training in TCFS, with internships, business coaching, facilitated site visits, hands-on natural building, study groups, and an online community to stay in touch between classes

4 School Overview

5 greeting and mission greeting and mission Welcome to Golden Gate Feng Shui School Mission Objectives Thank you for your interest in attending Golden Gate Feng Shui School (GGFSS). Now celebrating our tenth year, we are the only feng shui school in the world which offers a full-time academic and practical curriculum. GGFSS has a long-standing reputation for innovative coursework, non-dogmatic teaching, and a faculty of worldrenowned experts. We are currently engaged in the process of becoming the first accredited feng shui school in the United States. We re committed to offering a challenging education within a supportive environment for students seeking to develop a discipline of greater social responsibility. Through a balance of deep personal practice and professional training, we prepare our students to have a meaningful impact by supporting clients in health, joy, and the creation of harmonious environments. As a GGFSS student, you will be part of a 3,500 year-old metaphysical tradition that s been passed down for generations from China through most of Asia. Here you ll train with feng shui teachers and practitioners who have decades of consulting experience. Even before you graduate you ll be prepared to actively facilitate the growth, good health, and opportunities of your community. We invite you to join us in this profound tradition of Chinese wisdom sciences. Warm Regards, Manu Butterworth Founder and Director Our mission at Golden Gate Feng Shui School is to provide a graduate level professional training program that fosters expansion in the fields of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui, integrated design, astrology, and architecture - all within the framework of Chinese wisdom sciences. The institute seeks to fulfill this purpose by creating an educational environment which cultivates respect for the restoration of the classical interpretations of the geomantic arts. Golden Gate Feng Shui School is committed to supporting our students to become active, confident, and successful feng shui practitioners who are motivated to bringing good health and harmony to clients in their community. Our curriculum emphasizes a principle-based approach to feng shui which stems from Eastern cosmology and empirical evidence. Providing a community of learning and support for professional practice, Golden Gate Feng Shui School is dedicated to making the views and methods of TCFS an integral part of world culture and philosophy. Values Our Traditional Chinese Feng Shui graduate-level training program seeks to: Emphasize tradition; Emphasize a principle-based approach to feng shui with foundations in Eastern cosmology and empirical evidence; Promote the potentiality of wellness, daily practice, prevention, and self-care; 1. To prepare our graduates to observe, calculate, and analyze buildings and land within the parameters of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui principles. 2. To support and encourage students to develop a profound personal and professional practice. 3. To provide graduates with sufficient knowledge of TCFS s non-technical modalities of food, health, qi gong, and meditation so that they may become capable advisors to their clients based on their experiential knowledge and personal practice. 4. To advocate a reciprocal relationship between client and practitioner; 5. To instill in our graduates the professional ethics and social responsibility to provide the highest standard of feng shui consulting services. 6. To impart to each graduate the knowledge and confidence to make necessary recommendations to clients and utilize community resources to carry out feng shui adjustments. 7. To give each graduate the knowledge and skills to prepare for and pass comprehensive exams. 8. To provide graduates with foundational knowledge in establishing and managing a professional practice. Promote the development of a professional and personal practice

6 TCFS Program

7 Professional Training Program The face of GGFSS had changed to reflect that of a private university specializing in Chinese Metaphysics. Students enrolled in these new program offerings will have the opportunity to integrate this complex methodology and cosmology in small increments over time. This way of imparting knowledge and wisdom allows for the students to keep up with the depth of instruction. Our three-year curriculum takes place two full days a week over three trimesters a year. Each trimester lasts 13 weeks with a 10 day break (usually in the middle). Our Fall 2012 classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To receive a diploma, students are required to acquire 112 core curriculum units and 13 elective units. Each unit is equal to 12 hours of class time. Fees are charged based on how many units you take per trimester. Individual classes are currently available for anyone who is interested by submitting a one-time application. Graduates and students of our former offerings are welcome to attend new classes and to repeat classes at subsidized fees. For more information about tuition fees, please refer to page 41. À La Carte Course Options for Professionals and Students If you are a working professional or a student in the field of Interior Design, Architecture, or Chinese Medicine and wish to enhance your practice with feng shui training, we have options available for you. You may take as few as one course and as many as six in any trimester. Courses run once a week for 13 weeks and range from hours in length. Choose classes from our comprehensive course catalog to complement your professional work. (In some cases, prerequisites are required.) If you are a working professional in the field of Interior Design, Architecture, or Chinese Medicine and are unable to take the full-time program, we have options available for you enhancing your practice and business by participating in one or more of our classes a la carte. I love the work the teachers are doing- very inspiring and brings to light some glimmer of hope that we can and are shifting unhealthy paradigms. I feel like I can breathe a little easier and I really look forward to incorporating all of these arts and sciences into my practice. - Rikki Keifer, Oakland CA (2009 Graduate) 10 11

8 Program at a Glance Program at a Glance Professional Training Program Map and Schedule Options The Program at a Glance details a nine-trimester timeline geared toward full-time students completing the PTP on a standard full-time, three year schedule. Part-time schedules are available and will vary considerably. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors to customize individual schedules. All academic plans are subject to approval. Professional Training Program for Traditional Chinese Feng Shui DEPARTMENT Trimester Trimester Principles and Foundations Eastern Cosmology I Eastern Comology II I Ching Divination Western Geomancy ll History of Feng Shui I History of Feng Shui II Images of Feng Shui Expressions of Qi Western Geomancy I Form School Principle Application I Principle Application II Principle Application III Environmental Assesment II Earth s Blood & Dragon Veins Landform and Topography Analysis Earth Acupuncture Environmental Assessment I Compass School Luopan Compass Ming Gua & Bazhai Bazha/Ming Gua Flying Stars I Flying Stars II Flying Stars III Astrology Four Pillars I Four Pillars II Tong Shu 24 Qi Nodes Polestar I Polestar II Polestar III Architecture and Design Introduction to the Creative Process Exploration of the Creative Process Natural Building I Survey of Contemporary Architecture Design of the Built Environment ll Zang Fu and Architecture II Sacred Geometry Building Construction l Natural Building II Zang Fu and Architecture I Building Construction li Professional Practice Consultation Practical Theater l Consultation Practical Theater ll Supervised Internship Supervised Internship Undergrad Tutoring Internship (w/ 9th trimester student) Individual Internship Digital Presentation Practice Management l Practice Management ll Mentoring (w/ 8th trimester student) Self Cultivation Qi Gong Qi Gong Yoga Self Cultivation - Personal Practice Food and Health I Food and Health II 12 13

9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Principles and Foundations The Principles and Foundations Department focuses on the underlying principles of TCFS and gives students a foundation upon which the entire curriculum will build. Throughout the program, many complex methodologies will be presented, but the emphasis will be upon the basic principles and cosmology that drive these concepts. Here, students will familiarize themselves with hun tun, yin yang, four cardinal animals, three treasures, five elemental phases, eight trigrams, ten heavenly stems, and twelve earthly branches. These principles will remain the common thread throughout students three years of study. By developing a knowledge of fundamental principles, students establish a framework that can be applied to countless situations. Foundational Courses FC 101 Eastern Cosmology I FC 102 Eastern Cosmology II FC 105 images of Feng Shui, Expressions of Qi FC 106 Western Geomancy I (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: FC 101 This course introduces the fundamental cosmology of Chinese Science. A basic introduction to Confucian, Daoist, and Animist world-views uncovers universal principles of feng shui. Upon completion of this course, students will be introduced to Chinese cosmology and its resources. In this course students will broaden and deepen their understanding of Chinese cosmology, science and art. Focus will be placed on the central principles of yin and yang, five elements, and qi. Upon completion of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the specific applications of Chinese cosmology in the practice of TCFS. In this course students will learn key Chinese characters related to and used in a TCFS Practice. Students will learn both usages and imagery ("the moving Qi") of characters such as- Qi, Yin/Yang, Wu Xing (5 Elements), Shi Tian Gan (10 Heavenly Stems), and more. Students will learn to research and analyze characters to enhance understanding and depth of practice. Upon completion of the course, students will have a significantly deeper understanding and felt experience of these key concepts of Chinese cosmology. In this course, students will learn analytical procedures to be able to evaluate inherent properties of a site. An introduction to dowsing will enhance students abilities to be aware of the subtle, energetic qualities of a site. Upon completion, students begin to develop analytical and intuitive procedures. FC 103 History of Feng Shui I FC 104 History of Feng Shui II This course surveys 4000 years of history in central and northern Asia. Focusing on the human relationship to nature, we follow the transition of nomadic life to sedentary agricultural life at the foundation of Chinese civilization. Upon completion of the course, students will have insight into the unique history of TCFS. Prerequisites: FC 103 FC 107 In this course we continue to examine the history of TCFS. Using the Imperial Palace and the traditional courtyard house as models, we follow the development of traditional Chinese architecture. Upon completion of the course, students will have an overview of TCFS and its history. Western Geomancy II Prerequisites: FC 105 In this course, we take a virtual tour of American and European cities to practice evaluating regions based on a synergy of its geology, geography, ecology, position on the continent, weather, seasons, natural history and the culture that natives and emigrants created as they adapted to and altered the natural environment. Upon completion, students will have practice evaluating a site by looking at regional influences. FC 108 I Ching Divination The I Ching or Yì Jīng also known as the Book of Changes is one of the oldest of the classic Chinese texts. The book contains a divination system which is still used widely throughout Asia and the Western world to this day. The I Ching is also the foundation of all Compass school feng shui. Students will learn the best methods for consulting this book and the meanings of key phrases. Upon completion of this course students will have developed a relationship with the I Ching

10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Form School In Form School, we study earth qi and its relationship with human beings. In this area of study, students will be looking at underground and ground-level landforms and topography, water, sun, and other natural resources as well as the placement of structures in relationship to them. This part of the curriculum will transfer abstract principles into practical applications for interior and exterior architecture. Participation in practices from various cultures will familiarize students with ways to engage with the land. Form School methodology familiarizes students with identifying consistent patterns that are observable over a period of time. This supports associative thinking and intuitive correlation, which are cornerstones of all Chinese science. Form School Courses FS 201 Environmental Assessment I FS 202 Environmental Assessment II FS 205 Principle Application III FS 206 Landform and Topography Prerequisites: FS 201 (2.5 units; 2.5-hour lecture/30 hours) Prerequisites: FS 204 TCFS theory applies the dynamic cosmological principles to landforms, architecture, and design. In this course the students will explore the influence of regional and local landforms on architectural design. Upon completion of this course students will have a basic understanding of the oldest form of TCFS, sometimes called form school. In this course,we survey TCFS and how the traditional Chinese garden is a storehouse of TCFS principles. Upon completion of this course, students will have evaluated sites and landscapes and their impact upon inhabitants. This course brings all the practical applications of TCFS together using five element theory and to this end, will include office and retail assessments. Upon completion, students will have developed practical skills to create optimal environments for health and prosperity. In this course, we walk the land and are introduced to the invisible essence within the physical environment. We will train in developing our abilities to read the qi in various environments. With observation and exercises we begin to decode energetic structures by using our bodies and consciousness as main perception tools. Upon completion, students will be introduced to techniques for developing sensitivity. FS 203 Principle Application I FS 204 Principle Application II (2.5 units; 2.5-hour lecture/30 hours) This course revisits principles of cosmology with an eye to practical application in TCFS. Focus will be placed on the practical applications of the central principles of yin and yang, five elements, and qi. Upon completion of the course, students will have been introduced to the basic tools of Chinese Cosmology in the practice of TCFS. (2.5 units; 2.5-hour lecture/30 hours) Prerequisites: FS 203 This course continues the study of the application of feng shui principles. Focus will be placed on room analysis and recommendations for optimal qi circulation. Upon completion, students will begin to develop practical skills for making feng shui recommendations. FS 207 earth s blood & Dragon veins Prerequisites: FS 206 This course further reveals how landscapes impact our prosperity, our power, and our health. Students will learn to observe patterns in the topography by hiking along the curves of local landforms, as well as, utilizing Google Earth. Upon completion, students will participate in locating dragon veins and power spots in a landscape. FS 208 Earth Acupuncture (2 units; 4-day intensive/24 hours) Prerequisites: FC , FS The course introduces esoteric practices such as European Goddess traditions, Tibetan Tantric Buddhism, Cherokee Tai Ch i, and Geomantic Dowsing. Students will participate in a variety of traditional rituals. Upon completion, students will develop an understanding and appreciation for various esoteric practices

11 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Compass School While Form School trains students to intuit physical-based earth qi, Compass School is a systematized way of analyzing heavenly (vibrational) qi. Students learn to analyze the vibrational qi of a building based on its orientation on the land. Delving deeper into this study, we can assess the astrology of the building based on the year of construction. This will reveal the general auspices of a structure including the potential for health and destiny in the building. These observations enable students to make physical and elemental adjustments that support both environments and their inhabitants. This department utilizes the luo pan compass, which provides a vibrational map for observing a site based on its orientation. These courses further students ability to correlate the analytical with the intuitive. Compass School Courses Department of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Astrology Three different astrology methods are taught as a part of the professional training program. Nine Star Ki, also known as nine house astrology, uses the lo shu to coordinate with one s birthdate to provide insight into personality, as well as best directions for traveling and relocating. Four Pillars Astrology looks at the heavenly stems and earthly branches of the year, month, day, and hour of a person s moment of birth. This chart is analyzed based on empirical evidence of calendrical qi patterns observed over a period of time. Polestar Astrology synthesizes Vedic and other eastern systems and uses a 12 house method for creating data to analyze. In this system, we look at the human being s character and opportunities in relationship to the qi quality available during the current cycle. The astrology department teaches students the systems of analysis for the invisible realm of time and its affect on humans. These courses guide students in analyzing the predispositions of their clients in order to best situate them in supportive environments and make appropriate recommendations. CS 301 Luopan Compass This course introduces students to the use and interpretation of the luopan compass. Students develop the ability to recognize the vibrational energies that are affecting a site as well as how the position of a building is related to cardinal directions. Upon completion students will be able to understand and decipher luopan for client support. CS 302 Ming Gua and Bazhai (Directional Analysis for Inhabitants and Structure) (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prequisites: None Students learn the ming gua compass method for determining the auspicious and inauspicious locations and directions for inhabitants, as well as the bazhai compass method for determining the auspicious and inauspicious locations in a structure. Upon completion, students will have knowledge of the supportive positions for optimum potential in areas of business, health, relationships, and sleep. AC 401 Nine Star Ki In this course students begin to learn to decipher Nine Star Ki, the complex sequencing system embedded in the nature of reality. Upon completion, students will be able to make travel recommendations through observing the cyclical nature of the patterns of qi. Astrology Courses AC 402 Four Pillars Astrology I (Bazi) The focus in this course is to familiarize students with learning the qualities of qi associated with the heavenly stems and the earthly branches. Upon completion, students will have learned basic chart structure iand broadened their understanding of the components that illustrate character. CS 303 Flying Stars I Prerequisites: FC Flying Star Feng Shui is the most dynamic and accurate technique for analyzing and interpreting the astrology of structures. Time and space are incorporated in the assessment of a dwelling. Upon completion, students will learn how to construct a flying star chart. CS 305 Flying Stars III (2 units; 4-day intensive/24 hours) Prerequisites: CS CS 304 Flying Stars II (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: CS 303 This course introduces students to star chart pattern recognition. Upon completion, the students will be able to make correlations about a site s potential,based on the patterns that are revealed in the star chart. In this course, students will see multiple examples of interpreting the flying stars. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze areas that are adversely affecting a site and its inhabitants, and make recommendations for adjustments which will enhance potential for health and prosperity. AC 403 Four Pillars Astrology II (Bazi) 3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: AC 402 By learning this ancient method used for revealing aspects of a person s destiny, constitutional dynamics, and beneficial elements, students will deepen their understanding of the qualities of qi associated with stems and branches. Upon completion, students will be able to use the information they decipher from individual charts to offer a more comprehensive presentation to their clients. 19 AC 404 Almanac (Tong Shu) 24 Qi Nodes Prerequisites: AC In this course we take a look at the Chinese almanac (tong shu), originally used to determine appropriate times for digging the earth, sowing seeds, and harvesting crops. With knowledge of these natural cycles, we can make date selections for important events such as breaking ground, construction and remodeling. Upon completion of this course students will be able to read the Chinese almanac and use it to select auspicious dates for implementing feng shui adjustments.

12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department of Architecture and Design It is essential that modern practitioners of feng shui have a fundamental understanding in construction, project management, and drafting. This department offers students a diverse perspective and elementary education in architecture and design. Natural building and sacred geometry tie in with other philosophical accents in order to make the courses expansive and relevant. Introductory design and computer graphics will help transmute gathered data into clear, concise, and easy to explain models for presentations to clients. These courses help feng shui practitioners learn the language of architects and designers so that they are better equipped to work collaboratively in the field with other professionals. Architecture and Design Courses AC 405 Pole Star Astrology I (Zi Wei Dou Shu) AC 406 Pole Star Astrology II (Zi Wei Dou Shu) AD 501 Introduction to the Creative Process AD 502 Exploration of the Creative Process Prerequisites: AC Prerequisites: AC Pole Star Astrology is a Song dynasty method for calculating individual natal charts. Using solar and lunar data, this method provides both character and fate information. Focus will be placed on developing an understanding of qi associated with character. Upon completion, students will be able to see the significance of each client s character and fate in relationship to TCFS. Students will learn the qualities of qi associated with all major and minor stars, as well as the potency of each star. An emphasis is placed on the practitioner s relationship with the client, and upon completion, students will have the skills and confidence to perform a client s chart reading while expressing a sense of qi play. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the creative process through a series of hands on exercises. This course introduces students to the use of various mediums and styles of graphic communication. Students will develop freehand and technical drawing skills so that they will be able to communicate their ideas on paper. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to sketch and illustrate their ideas. This course will continue to explore the creative process with hands on two and three dimensional exercises.students will explore technical drawing and 3-d modeling and will advance their drawing and modeling skills to communicate their design ideas. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to communicate spatial ideas in drawings and 3D models. AC 407 Pole Star Astrology III (Zi Wei Dou Shu) AD 503 Survey of Contemporary Architecture AD 504 Design of the Built Environment I (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: AC Students will continue to synthesize character and fate by practicing readings with clients. Progression readings will be introduced and students will learn how to read a chart with the inclusion of the passing of time. Upon completion, students will be able to use pole star astrology to enhance their feng shui consultations by bringing timeliness into their recommendations for adjustments. Students will study the evolution of modern concepts of architecture and interior design from the Industrial Revolution to present. Social philosophy is explored with special attention to the historical, political, and geographic influences. Upon completion, students will be able to discuss the societal, political, and economic influences pertaining to these architectural themes. Students are introduced to the principles and elements of design process as it applies to the built environment. Upon completion, students will have learned to use line, scale, balance, texture and patterns as they relate to the human experience

13 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AD 505 Design of the Built Environment II AD 506 Sacred Geometry Prerequisites: AD 504 Students will be participating in a commercial project while exploring the essential principles and elements of the design process. Upon completion, students will begin to understand the interrelationships between urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, interior design and industrial design. This course introduces sacred geometry and how it can serve feng shui practitioners, architects, designers, and artists. Students will see how master builders used geometry to symbolically and energetically express the intended use of a place. Upon completion, students will have been acquainted with the forgotten design principles that guided the creation of the world s greatest architectural treasures. AD 507 Natural Building I AD 508 Natural Building II AD 511 Zang Fu and Architecture I AD 512 Zang Fu and Architecture II Prerequisites: AD 507 Prerequisites: AD 506 This course surveys the diverse styles and modalities of natural building. Students participate in constructing using diverse methods for building such as clay, straw, bamboo, and other resources. Upon completion, students will have a basic overview of modern applications of traditional building styles. In this course, students will look at ways to create healthy, nurturing homes with affordable green remodeling techniques. We will make and use natural paints, plasters, and pigments to provide a non-toxic option for adding color to interior walls. Upon completion, students will be informed of the many resources available for recommending and developing ecological and sustainable design practices. This course gives an introduction to the ten organs, their association with the five elements, and the relationship these organs have to architecture. Learning the parallels between the body and architecture will help students see health related issues revealed in their client s house. Upon completion, students will be able to suggest adjustments that offer support for healthy emotional and physical bodies. This course gives depth and breadth to the previous study of organs in relationship to architecture. Using TCM theory, students will broaden their scope of how qi permeates internal and external environments. Upon completion, students will be able to see the implications that one s living and working environment has on one s health, and use their knowledge of five element dynamics to mitigate imbalances. AD 509 Building Construction I AD 510 Building Construction II Prerequisites: AD Prerequisites: AD 509 Students learn to convey the intent of a design by learning to draw plans, sections, elevations, and details. Interior architectural depiction and the tools and methods for drawing sets of plans are introduced. Upon completion, students will have developed drafting skills and as well as how to approach the act of drawing for the building process. Students will further develop construction document drawing techniques and application. Interactions between the designer, consultants, contractors, and building officials will be discussed. Upon completion, students will have advanced their drawing and rendering skills

14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department of Professional Practice The Professional Practice department moves students through a practical training process that prepares students to work professionally with the theories, knowledge, and skills gained throughout their course of study. These courses offer an immediate immersion into developing a TCFS consulting practice. While practicing under the direction of faculty members, students develop professional communication skills, conduct, efficiency, and confidence. Students will observe and discuss an instructor s feng shui practice as well as participate in on-site visits where they shadow with instructors, senior students, and graduates. Each student will gain the knowledge to lead a consultation and mentor incoming students. This department also addresses business planning, management, and marketing to ensure students are able to incorporate these skills into developing a successful client-based business or enhance their existing profession. Professional Practice Courses PP 605 Supervised Internship (with ninth trimester student) Prerequisites: PP Students will meet together weekly for a review of one another s feng shui projects. Upon completion of this course, students will have had experience observing their peers live consultations, experience working in groups to determine outcome of findings, and practice writing and presenting adjustment recommendations to clients. PP 606 Mentoring (with third year students) Prerequisites: PP This course challenges students to begin to take a leadership role as feng shui practitioners. Students will be leading small groups on consultations, as well as observing and offering support to seventh and eighth trimester students in their consultations. Upon completion of this course, feng shui students will transition into being feng shui professionals. PP 601 Consultation Practical I: Theater PP 602 Consultation Practical II: Theater Prerequisites: PP 601 PP 607 Undergrad Tutoring (1 units: 1 hour meeting/13 hours) Prerequisites: PP PP 608 Feng Shui Practice Management I (3 unit: 3 hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: PP A comprehensive introduction and orientation to feng shui consultation processes and protocols, this course provides the opportunity to see how feng shui theory and practice are combined. Upon completion, students will have a view of professional conduct within the context of a consultation, as well as the basics of analysis and adjustment recommendations. Students engage in in-depth case study examination and discussion. Upon completion, students will have an understanding the steps to take in interviewing their clients, making observations, completing calculations, writing report presentations, and communicating adjustment recommendations to clients. During the seventh or eighth trimester, senior students will mentor new students for one hour each week, and answer questions regarding content and homework. A greater sense of leadership and authority will be reinforced in student mentors upon completion of this course. This course teaches students how to set-up and create their own business. It also provides appropriate strategies for networking, marketing, and the establishment of referral networks so that students can develop their professional practices. Upon completion, students will have gained organizational and communication skills, as well as and knowledge in self-promotion. PP 603 Digital Presentation Techniques PP 604 Supervised Internship (with faculty) PP 609 Feng Shui Practice Management II PP 610 Individual Internship Prerequisites: PP (3 units: 3 hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: PP 608 (3 units: 3 hour independent study/36 hours) Prerequisites: PP Students create effective concept and design drawings using two-dimensional and three-dimensional software to augment creative ideas and visually represent compass data. Upon completion, students will be able to create professional presentations for their clients, and organize their learning into concise symbolic formats. Small groups of students meet together weekly for live observation of the instructor s feng shui projects. Upon completion of this course, students will have had direct experience of their instructor s consultations, and working in groups to determine outcome of findings, and practice writing and presenting adjustment recommendations to clients. Students will identify for themselves a niche market, practice pitching their business, and present workshops to enhance their skills in finding clients. Upon completion, students will have the practical skills needed for implementing feng shui into a current practice or developing a client-based business. Students will be consulting regularly, building their businesses, and reviewing their cases with a faculty member. Upon completion, students will be more confident in developing their professional practice as a consultant by refining their presentation, communication, and technique

15 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Department of Self Cultivation While self cultivation is a common thread throughout the professional training program, this department emphasizes specific methods for self care and longevity. The purpose of this section of courses is to support student practitioners in developing a daily practice. Feng shui is not an isolated subject and daily personal practice is an essential aspect to reading the qi. TCFS takes into consideration both an analytical and an intuitive approach. Many people attracted to feng shui have a natural sense of intuition. Once this intuition is developed and honed,students are able to cultivate and distinguish a personal qi experience that is the foundation of a successful professional practice. Self Cultivation Courses SC 701 Qigong (1.5 units/18 hours) This course will serve as an introduction to a the fundaments of this classical Chinese healing art. Upon completion, students will have experienced the art of feng shui as it would apply internally within oneself, through the practice of qigong. SC 702 Yoga (1.5 units/18 hours) This course introduces the ancient discipline of personal development that balances body, mind, and spirit. Upon completion, students will have learned a series of physical postures, as well as practical methods for alignment, relaxation, proper breathing, meditation, and concentration. SC 705 SElf cultivation - personal practice (2 units/24 hours) SC 703 Food and Health I This course offers an introduction to the five elements and their corresponding flavors and organs. Upon completion the students will have a basic introduction to five elements in relationship with physiology. SC 704 Food and Health II (3 units; 3-hour lecture/36 hours) Prerequisites: SC 703 In this course the spiritual and cosmic nature of the body and patterns of its physiology are revealed. We look at the respiratory, digestive, and central nervous systems as well as their palaces (organs) as streams. We will explore the natural possibilities inherent in simply eating, resting, and breathing in accordance with the 24 qi nodes. This course will also include seasonal cooking classes for health and longevity. Upon completion, students will have insight into self-care as related to calendar cycles. Formal meditation practice and text study have always been part of the Chinese Daoist cultivation. The practice of meditation in the life of modern people often takes on the flavor of antidote a kind of sedative antidote to busy-ness. Traditionally however disciplined meditation practice grows to pervade all our activity and, in doing so, takes on numerous forms. In this course we will look at and learn the various forms of practice that invite this pervasive growth of wisdom. How can we use sitting, ritual, hygiene and conduct to develop the life of a true Cultivator of the Way? 26 27

16 Faculty and Directors

17 Faculty faculty Liu Ming Liu Ming is a Euro-American who holds a degree in Asian aesthetics and has studied Asian culture, history and religion for over 40 years. During this time he has had the great good fortune to meet, study, and practice with several accomplished Tibetan and Chinese adepts from whom he learned Tantric Buddhist and Daoist meditation, ritual, yoga, neigong, astrology, medicine, divination, and art/aesthetics. He was founding director of, a College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1984) and on its faculty for twelve years. He is also the founding director and principal teacher at Da Yuan Circle (1994), a center for the study of North Asian religion and medicine.ming is the author of Dragon s Play (1991) and a translation of the Yijing entitled, Changing Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing (2005). He is currently at work on a translation and commentary of Laozi: Daodejing and has contributed to a number of academic and popular journals. Along with his teaching and writing work, Liu Ming serves as a traditional Chinese astrology and feng shui consultant. About his work, he says: It is important to understand that the study of the Chinese Tradition is not simply a means to achieve expertise it is a lifelong way of self-cultivation. A classical Chinese education is a method of gaining knowledge, developing empathy, AND a way of artful self-expression. Manu Butterworth Manu Butterworth is the founding director of Golden Gate Feng Shui School. His passion is to provide learning opportunities for others so they can, in turn, bring new contributions of health to their own communities. He began his training in feng shui and related studies in New York over twenty years ago, and has since studied with Liu Ming, Howard Choy, Alex Stark, William Spear and others. Of particular interest to Manu is empowering people to feel inspired to take responsibility for their personal well-being. To this end, he practices feng shui internationally, works privately with clients, and collaborates with architects, builders, realtors, designers, and other professionals. In addition to his role as Director of GGFSS, he is also a full-time faculty member. Jaiya Alamia Jaiya is a Licensed Architect, Certified Classical Feng Shui Consultant, and LEED Accredited Professional with 15 years of experience designing eco-friendly, community and mixed-use building projects throughout California. Jaiya began her career as an architect after graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She specializes in building programming, site analysis, sustainable building design, and green building certification. With a background in design and project management, Jaiya excels at simplifying complex building programs and design requirements into elegant and efficient design solutions. Jaiya works with public agencies, private developers, and home owners to creating beautiful, sustainable, and functional buildings for her clients. RICHARD FEATHER ANDERSON Richard Feather Anderson, B.Sc. Architecture, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the revival of geomancy, feng shui, sacred geometry, and labyrinths. He is one of the longest practicing geomancers in America, with forty years of experience in this ancient art. He founded the first comprehensive training program in multi-cultural geomancy and feng shui, and has taught at the Sound Consciousness Institute in San Francisco as well as the EcoDwelling program at New College of California. He was feng shui advisor for Esalen Institute s sustainability plan, the design consultant for Grace Cathedral s labyrinths in San Francisco, and taught sacred geometry in the pilgrimage program at Chartres Cathedral in France. Introduced to geomantic wisdom in childhood, he continued his studies in feng shui with the late Grandmaster Lin Yun, Rinpoche; in sacred architecture with Dr. Keith Critchlow; and in earth mysteries with the world s leading experts. Through workshops, feng shui consultations, and building designs, Richard continually creates new applications for sacred architecture, environmental psychology, feng shui, deep ecology, symbolic geometry, and ancient philosophies to create a more harmonious world. He is well known for generously sharing his knowledge with passion and humor. Howard Choy Australian architect and international feng shui lecturer, Howard Choy was born in China and immigrated with his parents to Australia when he was very young. After completing his BA degree at the University of NSW, he began to study feng shui in 1978 in Hong Kong, under personal direction of Master Ren Zhilin. Throughout his education, Howard visited and studied with various feng shui experts in China including Professor Wang Yude of Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan Professor Cheng Jiangiun of Huanam University of Technology, Guanzhou. Howard was a pivotal figure in establishing the International Feng Shui Society in He is responsible for such projects as the urban upgrading of Sydney s Chinatown for the Olympic 2000 Games, which won the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NATIONAL PROJECT AWARD 2000, and the Sydney Chinese Garden of Friendship in Howard is the current president of the Feng Shui Society of Australia, and teaches feng shui, tai chi, and qigong in Australia and throughout Europe. Darryl Berlin For the past 20 years Darryl has been exploring how to create homes from materials that are found in the local ecology, with skills that are available to most people. He has the goal of sharing these resources to create and enhance the social and ecological communities we inhabit. Using natural materials sourced with minimal processing like abundant clays, straw fibers, and round wood, Darryl is an enthusiastic teacher of healthy ways to build and enhance homes. Natural building focuses on creating dwellings that can be beneficial to our health by balancing indoor air qualities; reducing harmful molds; refraining from using highly processed building materials that rely on toxic substances; and of course, by being aesthetically beautiful. Darryl co-founded Emerald Earth Sanctuary, an intentional community with seven natural built homes and was part of a team that developed a two-month Natural Building Apprenticeship, as well as a week-long intensive to Natural Building. He has taught at the Solar Living Institute,Goucher College, and throughout Northern California, getting people in the mud

18 Faculty faculty Janine Björnson Janine Björnson of Clay, Bones and Stones is a natural builder, educator, and consultant. She began her career in natural building in Since then, she has taught over 80 classes in Canada and the United States. Her passion for building with natural materials bloomed out of her love for the earth, in conjunction with her concern for diminishing ecological resources and toxic buildings. She has devoted the last 15 years to immersing herself in the world of natural materials and the knowledge of how to shape dwellings that are healthy, healing, inspiring, and beautiful. She has developed a penchant for natural paints and plasters and loves the concept of naturalizing any kind of home. She loves to share this knowledge with others and this is evident in her enthusiastic teaching style. Janine is a presenter at various Natural Building Colloquia, has taught the natural building component of Dominican University EcoDwelling program, and teaches Woodworking for Women at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. She is the natural materials cyber panelist at greenhomebuilding.com and lives and builds in Sebastopol, CA. John Kokko John Kokko, L.Ac. is an educator and clinician of Classical Chinese Medicine. He has a successful clinical practice in Berkeley, CA and has been teaching theory, methodology, and technique classes at acupuncture colleges for the past five years, including the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine; and the TCM Review State Board Licensing Preparation Course. His dedication is in educating through the eight branches of classical medicine: meditation, diet, movement, astrology, feng shui, bodywork, herbology, and acupuncture. John volunteers on the Board of Directors of CSOMA, (the CA State Oriental Medical Association), and with a nonprofit which brings acupuncture to in-patients at Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA. His current project is in sharing holistic health education through multi-media;he is a co-partner in Trancezendance Media which produces Qi-gong videos and innovative documentaries. Massey Burke Massey Burke has been teaching and practicing natural building since Her work engages two movements: the art movement called natural architecture, and the movement within ecological design called natural building. Natural architecture is an emerging art movement that explores mankind s desire to reconnect with the earth through the built environment. Natural building is the movement to relearn, update, and improve upon traditions from around the world that utilize local biodegradable materials in the construction of dwellings. Her personal dwelling is an ongoing ecological design project called Villa Sobrante, where three of her colleagues are collaborating with her to reinvent an urban property using natural architecture. In addition to being a home, the Villa functions as an educational site and a tool for working with local government on sustainability policy. Her recent and ongoing collaborators include the University of San Francisco Architecture and Engineering departments, Lake County Redevelopment and Public Services, Swarthmore College, the Solar Living Institute, Marin Academy High School, Berkeley High School, The Institute of Urban Homesteading, and Golden Gate Feng Shui School. Andrej Loncar Andrej Loncar is the Co-Founder of the Breath of Creation organization that works to synchronize the life of humanity with the Earth, her landscapes, and living/office spaces. Originally from Serbia and Slovenia, Andrej came to the US as a student and graduated from American University in Washington DC. From an early age Andrej has been learning geomancy from his father Nebojsa Loncar and his colleagues Ana and Marko Pogacnik. Andrej has been teaching extensively through lectures and experiential seminars on applications of different functions of Earth s energies into daily life of families, education system, health care, and governance. Together with his family Andrej moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in the spring of David Wei Joseph Carter L.Ac. Joseph began his studies of Asian healing arts in 1978, becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist in In 1997 he was selected as one of ten experts in the field of Acupuncture for the San Francisco Bay Area (SF Focus Magazine, 11/97), noted in particular for his combining Acupressure (hands-on work) with Acupuncture. A gifted and enthusiastic teacher/speaker, Joseph is able to share the imagery awakened by the deep philosophy and culture embodied in the Chinese characters central to healing and living well with nature. Along with leading the Acupressure Institute (Berkeley), Joseph writes extensively and maintains a private practice specializing in the treatment of immune system disorders, and gynecological concerns. David Wei is a 16th Generation Disciple of Wudang Zhang San Feng Pai, and a teacher of internal martial arts and traditional Chinese acupressure massage. He was formally trained in China at Wudangshan, under the guidance of Master Yuan Xiu Gang in Taoist internal kung fu, qigong and meditation, and under the instruction of Master Du Yi Jun, a highly-esteemed blind master of tui na massage. David trained in traditional Shaolin kung fu with Master Y.C. Chiang and was accepted as a disciple of Master Yuan in He spends part of each year at Wudangshan, upholding his responsibilities as Senior Disciple at the Wudang Daoist Traditional Internal Kung Fu Academy. In addition to his Wudang training, David is certified in Wat Po Traditional Thai massage and acupressure from the Institute of Acupressure in Berkeley, California Originally from Richmond, California, David conducts workshop intensives internationally throughout the year. He is a regular contributor to Kung Fu magazine, and a founding member of the Wushu Revolutionary Movement, a program that provides free instructional videos, courses, and training materials for the purpose of building communities and preserving traditional martial arts and culture

19 Adjunct faculty Daniel Hudson L.Ac. Daniel is a doctoral fellow in Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University. He began his study of Chinese Medicine in 1994, at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has worked with Taiwanese and Chinese TCM experts in the areas of herbal medicine and acupuncture throughout the U.S., Asia, and Europe. His additional post-graduate studies include advanced courses in Functional Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry and a certificate in Homeopathy from The Dynamis School for Advanced Homeopathic Studies. Daniel studied Traditional Chinese Feng Shui at Golden Gate Feng Shui School. He has a thriving clinical practice in Colorado where he uses feng shui to better support his patients. Daniel lectures throughout the U.S. and Canada on Chinese medicine and its application in the modern world. Robert Sachs Robert Sachs received his B.A. in comparative religion and sociology at the University of Lancaster. He studied Macrobiotics with Michio Kushi and Rex Lassalle at the Kushi Institute and Hatha Yoga under the guidance of Jonathan O Dell and Johanna Auld. Robert began to study with Tibetan Buddhist masters and embarked on a study of Asian healing systems. He completed shiatsu training with Rex Lassalle and was instrumental in starting the Community Health Foundation s Growing Family Center. Robert earned a Masters in Social Work at the University of Kentucky and continues to work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, massage therapist, and author. For the past thirty years, Robert has worked with physicians, clinics, hospitals, and private individuals and organizations, teaching stress management and preventive health care. He is sought-after lecturer at holistic health care conferences nationally. Robert is the author of Nine Star Ki: Your Astrological Companion to Feng Shui (Vega/ Chrysalis). Currently, he continues to study under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist master, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche. Alex Stark Alex Stark, recently featured in The New York Times, is an internationally recognized consultant, advisor, and teacher on issues of creativity, efficiency, and design. He is a practitioner of feng shui, oriental geomancy, and astrology. As such, he advises on issues of personal and collective healing, as well as on the planning and design of hospitals, clinics, spas, hotels, and sustainable development projects. He has been a consultant to the United Nations Development Program on issues of public health and regional planning. After attending the American School of Lima, where he graduated with honors, Alex studied at Yale University under a scholarship provided by the Ford Foundation. Alex was named Scholar of the House for his original work on 16th century Peruvian architecture and began studying alternative ways of approaching built environments. Inspired by Chinese and Japanese classical architecture, Alex apprenticed with Grandmaster Thomas Lin-Yun, then head of the Black Hat Tantric Buddhist sect of Feng Shui (BTB). In addition to these studies, Alex has also apprenticed with Don Oscar Miro-Quesada, a curandero shaman in the tradition of the Northern Coast of Peru. Golden Gate Feng Shui School is unmistakably the best place to study classical feng shui in North America! The program has become even stronger this year, especially with all the innovative changes Manu Butterworth has made in the course content and real world client consultations. - Sanjay Dua, Mountain View CA (2009 Graduate) 34 35

20 board of directors Informational Campus Visits and Open House Manu Butterworth Founding Director of Golden Gate Feng Shui School Open House Liu Ming Founding Director and Principle Teacher of Da Yuan Circle Ready to learn more about Golden Gate Feng Shui School? Join us for one of our regular Open Houses that take place either in person or online (see website for dates). Our Open House provides a welcoming, casual atmosphere where you will interact directly with the group of people committed to making your feng shui studies a success. You will learn: You may meet the school s Founding Director, Manu Butterworth, faculty members, and successful graduates of the program, and have the chance get your questions answered. Open Houses are also a great way for us to get to know you! Every year the school attracts intelligent, creative, motivated, and inspiring individuals. We love to meet each of you and find out how our program can help you to achieve your individual goals. Bryan Franklin Senior Partner of California Leadership Center What Traditional Chinese Feng Shui is all about and how we keep it contextually relevant; How our integrated professional training program operates; How you ll be supported to successfully incorporate your training with your current work and life commitments; Who our community of students are and why you are going to love studying with them; What you can expect to learn throughout the program; How your education will support you tin helping people in their everyday lives; What your career and financial opportunities will be upon completion of the program. Registration: Registration is required to attend an Open House, and space is limited. Call us today at to reserve a seat, or select a date on our website. Informational Campus Visits When the program is in session you can also arrange to audit a class and have a tour of the school. Just give us a call for more information. (510)

21 Applying to Golden Gate Feng Shui School

22 admissions tuition and fees Didactic Units * Diploma Seeking Repeat Classes New Classes Commitment to three year Professional Training Program $125/unit $200/unit Trimesters are approximately thirteen units, and tuition fees range from $2,600 to $2,800. There are 110 didactic units in the program. The total sum for all didactic classes is $22k Golden Gate Feng Shui School Students: GGFSS attracts an international student body of undergraduates, post-secondary graduates, and professionals seeking to enhance their careers. Students represent diverse age groups with various cultural backgrounds and a rich range in previous fields of study. From acupuncture to architecture, the prior experience students bring to the school creates a truly dynamic student body. Golden Gate Feng Shui School selects students who have a sincere interest in serving others. Our most successful students are prepared for their TCFS education with well-developed study skills and a solid financial plan including personal savings, family sponsorship, and/or part-time employment to support their TCFS studies. Applicants will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis throughout the year, through written application submissions, and interviews with the Admissions Committee. GGFSS admits students without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or age. At Golden Gate Feng Shui School, you will acquire the knowledge and skills of TCFS from a variety of highly qualified and experienced instructors. Your education here will focus on a shared vision of facilitating the health and harmony of individuals and communities. Berkeley is the home of numerous world renowned schools. This climate of academia, along with the mild, pristine weather makes studying feng shui in Berkeley the natural choice. Applications and Admissions: To help ensure space in an upcoming class, please apply by the application priority deadlines listed below. Applications are reviewed throughout the year. However, it is wise to submit your applications by the following dates as admissions gives priority to early applicants. Priority Application Deadlines: Fall Trimester-Friday, August Spring Trimester- Friday, December Summer Trimester-Friday, March A complete application includes: 1. Completed application form; 2. Recent photo; 3. Statement of purpose; 4. Current resume including previous education and any volunteer work; 5. Admission application fee; 6. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or co-workers. Individual Courses Repeat Classes New Classes General Public Graduates of GGFSS Students/Professionals of Design, Architecture, TCM Classes range from units. Individual course fees range from $450 - $900 for the general public; $225 - $600 for Graduates of GGFSS; and $550 - $825 for Professionals/Students of Design, Architecture, and TCM. * Didactic units refer to all lecture classes that occur in the classroom. Practicum Units * $200/unit $150.00/unit $175/unit $325.00/unit $200.00/unit $275.00/unit Diploma Seeking Repeat Classes New Classes Commitment to three year Professional Training Program $350.00/unit There are only 15 practicum units in the program. These three courses are spread out and will cost a total of $5,250 Individual Courses Repeat Classes New Classes General Public Graduates of GGFSS Students/Professionals of Design, Architecture, TCM $425.00/unit $350.00/unit $400.00/unit Classes are two or three units. Individual course costs range from $ to $ for the general public, $ to $ for Graduates of GGFSS, and $ and $ for Students/Professionals of Design, Architecture, and TCM. * Practicum units refer to all classes that occur in the field (with a smaller student/instructor ratio) and specialized advanced classes

23 Policies and Procedures

24 student services Student Learning Features In order to fulfill its mission of creating successful and authentic practitioners of Traditional Chinese Feng Shui, GGFSS strives to continuously cultivate an environment and philosophy that promotes student learning. With its move to Berkeley in 2010, GGFSS converted a former political campaign office into a welcoming and serene place of learning with classrooms that are spacious and full of natural light. We are conveniently located just two blocks from the Ashby BART station, with easy access to three main interstate freeway. The reception area and classrooms are used as models for introducing the students to the wide array of ecological techniques and products available. The walls have been painted by students with clay paints that are non-toxic and have a low impact on the earth s resources. Natural building projects enhance the healthy learning environment and allow students to broaden their scope of remodeling and enhancement possibilities. The classroom features a variety of teaching tools from LCD projectors to wireless microphone P. A. systems. The world renowned GGFSS faculty averages over 20 years of teaching and consulting experience. Our faculty is committed to changing the way feng shui is commonly viewed and practiced, and it is this pioneering spirit that contributes to their dedication. The core faculty has a diverse background in feng shui, and each teacher transmits something profound and unique for the students to appreciate. The atmosphere of the institute is friendly, collegial, and supportive. Students who study this field begin to engage with the world in a new way. As the academic year builds, a natural closeness arises among the students and community life is supported. GGFSS encourages students to work together both formally and informally and many students meet off campus to study together. GGFSS provides an online forum where students can post questions, share resources, and collaborate on their projects and other homework. Administrative Support GGFSS strives to maintain an atmosphere of openness and dialogue with our student body. There are multiple systems in place for students to have their questions answered and concerns addressed. When important policy changes are being considered, all of the stakeholders are brought into the discussion in order to facilitate decision making that takes into account the various needs of the school. Administrative transparency and accountability are goals towards which we strive. The Administrative Coordinator is available to help students understand issues related to enrollment, registration, and record keeping. The Student Relations Coordinator is available to work with students on scheduling and curriculum requirements, and assists the Academic Support Committee in helping students who are struggling or on academic probation. Media Services Most classes are recorded and available for download by enrolled students from the schools website for a nominal fee. Book Store GGFSS Bookstore strives to bring the students access to out of print classics, as well as new, cutting edge literature. Students can find books here ranging from TCM, Eastern Cosmology, specialty niche feng shui, design, dowsing, astrology, architecture, natural building, and much more. Students can also purchase all their learning materials and consulting implements here, such as lou pan compasses, dowsing rods, dowsing pendulums, li qi compasses, EMF gauss meters, essential oils, diffusers, norens, candles, and incense. This program offers a wonderful, comprehensive study to the broad field of feng shui from amazing experts and professionals working both locally and around the world. Learning from them both in the classroom and out in the field was an invaluable experience. - Lauren Dyer, Mill Valley CA (2009 Graduate) 44 45

25 acedemic policies acedemic policies Tuition Payment Policy: Tuition for a trimester is to be paid in full prior to the first date of that trimester. Failure to make payment by this date either by cash, check, credit card or payment plan will result in the assessment of a $50.00 late fee for the first day and $10.00 each day thereafter. Registration: Registration forms are available online. Students should submit their completed registration forms for all courses either to the administrative office or online by 5:00 p.m. on the specified registration deadline for the trimester. Grades GGFSS generally uses the standard pass/fail grading system in assessing student progress in coursework, examination, and final course evaluations as follows: Pass: 70% and above completion of all coursework and exams Fail: below 70% completion of all coursework and exams Incomplete: below 70% completion, with a petition to retake a course during a different trimester. The basis for determining percentage of completion in each course is assessed by the individual course instructors in consultation with the Director. Incompletes: The instructor may assign an I grade when work is of passing quality but is incomplete for a valid reason, (such as illness, death in the family, or other serious problem). It is the student s responsibility to discuss with the instructor the possibility of receiving an I grade as opposed to a non-passing grade, being sure to give as much advance notice as possible. If an I grade is assigned, students may receive unit credit by satisfactorily completing the coursework as specified, within a mutually agreed-upon length of time. All classes are recorded and may be purchased online at a nominal fee for make-up or review. Good Academic Standing All students enrolled in the Professional Training Program at GGFSS who demonstrate satisfactory progress will be considered to be in good academic standing. This includes all of the following: 1. Consistent passing grades; 2. Three or less active Incomplete grades; 3. Successful passage of mid-term and comprehensive examinations; 4. Student must complete all requirements of the Professional Training Program within six years of the initial enrollment. Academic Probation Students qualify for academic probation under any of the following circumstances: 1. Four or more Incomplete course grades on their transcript; 2. Less than satisfactory progress made after six trimesters towards certification completion within a six year period; 3. Failure to pass any GGFSS midterm or comprehensive examination. Students on academic probation are required to meet with a faculty member every trimester until they are no longer on academic probation. The faculty member will work with the student to develop a mutually agreeable plan to address and enhance academic performance issues. Academic Suspension Failure to achieve good academic standing after three trimesters of academic probation leads to academic suspension. Under academic suspension, students must meet with the ASC to review and decide if previously completed coursework must be repeated before progressing further through the curriculum. If the student fails to achieve the agreed upon criteria, the student may be expelled from the program. Students expelled who wish to re-enter the program must go through the formal application process again. Their re-admittance is contingent on approval by the Admissions Committee. Make-Up Examination Policy Attendance at school examinations is required. When an examination is missed in class due to a student s excused absence, the students will have the opportunity to take the missed exam with an administrative proctor or, in some cases, his/her instructor. Prior approval for the excused absence is required using the Make-up Exam petition, detailed below. If a student s absence is not excused, s/he will receive a zero for the exam. Make-up exams must be taken within three weeks of the scheduled exam date, If preferred, students may complete the make-up before the scheduled in-class exam day; prior approval for the excused absence is required. Excused Absences -- Make-Up Exams To schedule a make-up exam: 1. Complete a Make-Up Exam form, including the Absence Information and submit it to the Administrative Coordinator. 2. You will be notified when your petition has been reviewed. Further petitions of this decision should be submitted in writing to the Administrative Coordinator. 3. Schedule an exam appointment with the Administrative Coordinator at least two business days before the exam. If your exam contains a practical component, special arrangements may be needed. Academic Dishonesty Any act of academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism or cheating on examinations, is unacceptable and will result in immediate disciplinary action. GGFSS requires all students to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic work. Material submitted to fulfill academic requirements must represent a student s own efforts. Attendance Policies GGFSS recognizes that the academic success of individual students is related to their class attendance and participation. The school assumes that all of its students have committed themselves to a rigorous and demanding graduate-level training program, and have made and will continue to make the arrangements necessary to ensure that personal, familial, occupational, and other outside obligations do not interfere with the pursuit of their studies. Students are responsible for obtaining all course content, including material covered during absences

26 acedemic policies acedemic policies In order to receive course credit, students must attend a minimum of 80% of the hours scheduled for each course, as delineated on the timetable for the trimester in which the course is offered. If a student fails to achieve 80% attendance, they will receive an Incomplete for the course. Please note, students who arrive after class has begun or leave before class is dismissed will receive a 1/2 session absence on their attendance record. Therefore, leaving early/arriving tardy twice is equivalent to one class absence. Attendance Policies: Excused Absences: The list below includes examples of legitimate, excused absences: 1. Illness of the student or dependent; documentation by a licensed medical professional may be required; 2. Death of an immediate family member; obituary or record of funeral services required; 3. Religious observance or significant event (e.g., wedding, pre-planned travel). If the student is unable to attend a class period, he or she must submit a petition explaining the observance at least three weeks in advance; 4. Jury duty; jury summons or court subpoena required; 5. Compelling circumstance beyond the student s control; in the case of complex or unusual circumstances, a conference between the student, Student Relations Coordinator, and other members of the petition review committee will be scheduled following the student s petition for excused absence. For approval of excused absences, either written documentation or three weeks advance notice is required. The instructor and the Student Relations Coordinator reserve the right to determine, by their sole discretion, whether or not an absence is excused. To receive approval for excused absences, complete the following: Submit a Petition for Excused Absence to the Administrative Coordinator; Include all available written documentation; This documentation and/or petition will be reviewed by a committee that includes the instructor and Student Relations Coordinator. The student will be notified in a timely manner of the committee s decision. Withdrawal from the School: Any student who wishes to withdraw from GGFSS must submit a Withdrawal Petition to the Administrative Coordinator. A student who withdraws from the school will still be responsible for any unpaid tuition due. In the event that a student withdraws from GGFSS, they are not guaranteed readmission at any time in the future. Should such a student later decide that they wish to return to GGFSS, they will be required to submit an application for re-admission. Leave of Absence: Any certification-seeking student in good academic standing may, for academic, financial, or other personal reasons, file a Petition for Leave of Absence with the Administrative Coordinator for up to one year. If the petition is granted and the student takes a leave of absence, the student will be required to complete the Professional Training Program within six years from the date they first enrolled, in order to graduate. Leaves of Absence are granted for the time period of one trimester up to a year. Any student who fails to return from an approved leave of absence within one year from the date it commences will be automatically withdrawn from GGFSS. In the event that a student is automatically withdrawn from GGFSS, they are not guaranteed readmission at any time in the future. Should such a student later decide that they wish to return to GGFSS, they may be required to reapply under the admissions policy now in effect. The student may also be asked to complete a review of courses completed at GGFSS. Application for Readmission: Students who are granted a formal leave of absence do not have to apply for readmission. To return to the school after an absence of more than one year, students must complete a Readmission Application and file it with the Administrative Coordinator in accordance with published deadlines. A nonrefundable application fee applies. Readmission is generally approved if students were in good academic standing when they left GGFSS. Graduation Requirements: Students must fulfill the following requirements within six years from the date of initial enrollment in GGFSS (including any periods of absence) in order to earn Certification for the Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Professional Training Program: 1. Complete all required coursework in order to receive a pass for each class;. 2. Fulfill all outstanding financial obligations to GGFSS;. 3. File a Graduation Evaluation Form with the Graduation Evaluation Committee, consisting of the School Director, Student Relations Coordinator, and Board Chair. Changes to or Cancellation of Classes: GGFSS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change instructor, faculty, courses and the content of courses, depending on the availability of personnel, the school s view of the changing needs of the feng shui profession, or the needs of the school. GGFSS reserves the right to cancel a class if an insufficient number of students enroll. In this case, the school will credit any tuition and fees paid toward that class. GGFSS reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or postpone a class or classes in the event of an unavoidable occurrences (e.g., fire, earthquake, etc.)

27 beyond graduation I attended GGFSS because I was ready for a career change. I had been a real estate agent, and now I was a mom with two young kids at home, in a new city, between careers. A feng shui practitioner consulted for my house, and the results were very beneficial. I researched feng shui training and was drawn to GGFSS because it taught classical feng shui and offered a great range of classes. The deal I made with myself was that I would finish the program ready to work. I conducted many consultations during the academic year and as we progressed, I started charging for my services. Learning that the service I offered was truly valuable to people, and that I could be an expert in this subject and get paid well for it really built my confidence. I achieved my goal of making feng shui my primary business. I graduated in 2009 and now see up to seventeen clients per month. It has been a great career change, fantastic and fulfilling and so much more. I believe there are no coincidences. If you feel drawn to this work and this school, there is probably a reason. If you want to make an impact on other people s lives that is positive and empowering, you should do it! The teachers at GGFSS are incredibly experienced and knowledgable. I knew I enjoyed practicing feng shui, but I didn t know if studying feng shui could really lead me into a profitable career. Fortunately my fears were erroneous. The teachers prepared me to practice on my own with a rich and deep immersion into not only the philosophical components of feng shui, but the practical application as well. There was also great emphasis placed on building a sustainable feng shui business, so I was able to take the complex knowledge base and turn it into a growing entrepreneurial pursuit. Being a student at GGFSS benefited my life because it changed then lens in which I viewed the world, offering me a new dynamic perspective. I am currently serving several clients per month and writing a curriculum to further spread this knowledge base. Attending GGFSS was a life changing decision and I would encourage anyone else who feels drawn to attend this school to take the leap. - Brieanna Billett, Oakland CA (2011 Graduate) - Sondra Harper, Duncanville TX (2009 Graduate) Before I began studying at GGFSS, I was concerned that the time and money would end up not making a big difference for me, nor provide me with a viable income. The money and time I invested were very much worth it! I am doing something I love and making a living doing it. I have worked with over 1,000 clients in the past six years. Noteworthy projects include placing and designing a horse breeding stable; coaching someone into becoming a diplomat at a consulate in Mexico; and aiding people with all sorts of ailments and life problems. My inter-personal skills improved, and now I am leading classes and workshops. - Matthew Chapman, San Francisco CA (2006 Graduate) I became interested in feng shui because I wanted to understand how the space that architects design affects the people who live and work in them. Modern Environmental Psychology only explains some of the pieces. I began the program feeling that I was at a crossroads. [I asked myself] Was my focus still architecture? I developed Instinct-Based Design Principles, which are based on both ancient and modern forms of environmental psychology and human behavior. I apply these principles to help building owners and architects design environments that will create positive experiences for people who live and work in them. This year, about 40% of my work will be Instinct- Based Design Consulting for corporations and healthcare organizations. Presently I am working as a consultant to Kaiser Permanente for their new Oakland Hospital. I would recommend GGFSS to anyone considering a serious education in feng shui. It offers tremendous opportunity for personal and professional growth and change. I am amazed at the diverse knowledge of the teachers who have real world experience that they bring to the school. It s very rewarding to be able to learn from world-class teachers. Studying at Golden Gate Feng Shui School expanded my way of looking at the world. Actually, I was afraid that I couldn t find a school with a physical location. Its accessibility and presence in the Bay Area became a reality for me. It gave me an opportunity to help solidify my understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the practice. It has given me the ability to form meaningful connections with the teachers and my classmates who are on the same journey. I now use feng shui as a tool to help my family, friends, and co-workers bring a sense of well-being into lives and their homes. Prior to graduating I was already working with up to three clients a month GGFSS has provided me with an opportunity to find meaning in my passion in making a part-time career. It provides me fulfillment to be able to serve them. - Wayne Wong, Alameda CA (2012 Graduate) The quality of teaching is excellent - the style of teaching is congruent with the subject matter. Liu Ming s teaching conveys the spirit of the Dao as well as golden pearls of wisdom, combined with the practical tools of feng shui. He makes a very complex and daunting subject friendly, understandable, and digestible. - Susanna Horton, Los Angeles CA (2009 Graduate) - Barbara Lyons Stewart, San Anselmo CA (2008 Graduate) 50 51

28 Academic Calendar

29 ACEDEMIC Calendar Fall Trimester 2012 Fall Trimester Applications Due: Friday, September 3 Fall Trimester Begins (new student orientation): Monday, September 24 Midterm Exams: November Thanksgiving Break: November Winter/Spring Trimester Applications Due: Thursday, December 14 Comprehensive Exams: December Fall 2012 Trimester Ends: Thursday, December 20 Summer Trimester 2013 Summer Trimester Begins: Monday, May 20 Last Day to Finish Prior Trimester Incompletes: Saturday, June 22 Midterm Exams June Summer Break: June 29 - July 7 Fall Trimester 2013 Applications Due: Monday August 5 Comprehensive Exams: August Summer Trimester Ends: Friday, August 16 Winter/Spring Trimester 2013 Spring Trimester Applications Due: Friday, December 14 New Student Orientation: Friday, January 18 Spring Trimester Begins: Tuesday, January 21 Midterm Exams: February 25 - March 1 Last Day to Finish Prior Trimester Incomplete s: Friday, March 1 Spring Break: March 2-10 Comprehensive Exams: April Spring 2013 Trimester Ends: Friday, April 19 Fall Trimester 2013 Fall Trimester Applications Due: Monday, August 5 New Student Orientation: Friday, September 13 Fall Trimester Begins: Monday, September 16 Midterm Exams: November 4-8 Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - December 1 Winter/Spring 2014 Trimester Applications Due: Friday, December 3 Comprehensive Exams: December 9-13 Fall 2013 Trimester Ends: Friday, December 13 Winter/Spring Trimester 2014 Spring Trimester Applications Due: December 3 New Student Orientation: Friday, January 10 Winter/Spring Trimester Begins: January 13 54

30 Academic Catalogue Golden Gate Feng Shui School 3225 Adeline Street Berkeley CA fengshuischool.com (510)