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ADVISORY COMMITTEES CONTINUING EDUCATION
Glendale Community College seeks advice about the Continuing Education at the Garfi eld Campus
programs and goals of the institutions. Individual citizens Glendale Community College has off ered noncredit courses
representing organizations, interests, and specifi c programs since the early 1930’s. The Garfi eld Campus administers
contribute their time to ensure that the college is meeting Continuing Education which includes the Business and Life
student, industry, and community needs. Skills division and the Noncredit English as a Second Language
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION division. Departments include ESL, Lifelong Learning, Offi ce
Business Technology, Student Success Center (ABSE), and
The Glendale College Alumni Association offi ce is located Parent Education. Classes are held primarily at the Garfi eld
in the Foundation Offi ce, John A. Davitt Administration Campus, as well as the Verdugo campus, and throughout the
Building, Room AD 149. The Alumni meets on a regular community. Classes are available in the mornings, afternoons,
basis, with the meetings open to the public. For membership and evenings throughout the week.
information or Alumni Council meeting dates, please call
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5199. Continuing Education offi ce hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
THE BAJA CALIFORNIA FIELD STUDIES PROGRAM
All Continuing Education classes are tuition-free. Students
Glendale Community College has been off ering fi eld classes may enter a class at any time during the year depending upon
and fi eld trips in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico availability. For information or to request a current schedule of
since 1974. The college maintains a facility in the peninsula, classes, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5678 during business hours.
the fi eld station “Estación del Mar Cortés’’, which serves as Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA): The
a headquarters for various curricular off erings of interest to WIOA staff collaborates with the local Work Source (or One-
its faculty and students. Over the years, courses in marine Stop) Centers to arrange for training programs including
biology, natural history, oceanography, geology, history of certifi cates in Accounting, Medical/Dental Front Offi ce,
Baja California, philosophy, psychology, health, geography, General Offi ce Clerk, and Introduction to Hospitality and
physical education, English and Spanish have been off ered. Tourism. Students must meet federal standards regarding
The Center for Students with Disabilities has also participated unemployment status and they must be assessed prior to
in our fi eld activities. receiving a voucher for training. For more information call
In a setting that emphasizes fi eld observation and cooperative (818) 240-1000, ext. 5803.
learning, the program aims to expose students to a Citizenship
pristine and complex natural environment coupled with a
unique experience in Mexican culture. Diff erent academic The Garfi eld Campus off ers English as a Second Language
experiences are integrated in a setting which results in Citizenship classes for those who want to learn more about
memorable and long-lasting adventures in learning. By living the history and government of the USA and prepare for
and learning together, a community of learners is created their oral interview. The Citizenship Center is located at the
where the beauty and complexity of the human and natural Garfi eld Campus and off ers information regarding citizen-
world can be observed, studied and enjoyed. ship eligibility, application procedures and deadlines; legal
Students interested in participating in any of the programs referrals; INS forms needed for naturalization; photographs
for INS application or passport; typing and preparation of
off ered should contact the Baja California Field Studies the INS 400 form; and assistance in preparing for the exam.
Program offi ce at (818) 240-1000, ext. 3159, for application For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5717.
forms. You can also obtain more information and learn
about current off erings at www.glendale.edu/baja. English as a Second Language
The Noncredit ESL program offers literacy through
COMMUNITY SERVICES EDUCATION
advanced courses. Classes are held at the Garfi eld Campus,
Community Services Education is a program of noncredit, main campus, and in various locations throughout Glen-
fee based classes and activities designed to serve individu- dale. They are designed to meet the various needs of the
als with educational goals that do not require college credit. student population. Courses are open-entry/open-exit and
There are no transcripts, grades or academic requirements. are tuition-free. In addition to the regular program, special
(Some certifi cate programs require prerequisites.) Commu- off erings include:
nity Services Education classes are usually shorter than credit • First Language Support classes in Literacy for Hispanic
classes and normally do not require lengthy preparation. To and Armenian students
request a current catalog call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5015. You • First Language Support classes for Hispanic students,
can also obtain more information and learn about current Levels 1, 2, and 3
off erings at www.glendale.edu/cse. • Citizenship
• English for Older Adults
• College Readiness ESL
• Conversation
For more information, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5033.

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