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1. Developmentofcommunicationandcomputationalskills
which form a base for training in critical thinking as
exemplified in drawing sound conclusions from premises,
making relevant judgments, and discriminating among
values.
2. Knowledge of the cultural heritage as the accumulated
record of the development of mankind.
3. Appreciation for aesthetic expression, excellence, and
creativity as major values.
4. Foundation in knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary
for occupational employment.
5. Cultivation of habits which are essential to physical and
emotional growth, citizenship, and societal responsibili-
ties.
6. Development of an awareness of the influence of such
environmental problems as population growth, land-use,
and pollution on the quality of life through field observa- student, industry, and community needs.
tion and other experiences.
g. Adulteducation:Avariedadulteducationprogramincluding
high school diploma subjects, English as a second language,
citizenship, parent preschool education, retirement seminars,
and office skills, is offered by the Noncredit Education office.
h. Community services: The college also offers a fee-based pro-
gram designed to provide public service in a wide variety of
avocational, recreational, self-improvement and other career
development subjects. None of these courses are offered for
college credit. If you have received a traffic ticket, Traffic
Violators School is held both weekends and weekdays. For
more information visit Community Service Education.
i. Education for creative use of leisure time: The college
encourages students to develop skills and an appreciation
for creative use of leisure time.
j. Preparation for the future: The college urges students to
become more sensitive to world crises created by a burgeon-
ing population and by the increasing demands of people and
nations upon resources. Students learn to approach these
crises through the scientific method of the natural sciences
and through the combined methods of the humanities and
social sciences and co-curricular programs. It is important
for students to realize that the structure of human society is In a setting that emphasizes field observation and cooperative
changing and that new and different technologies will affect
the transition.
k. Services to meet the unique needs of ethnic-minority
students: The college is committed to cultural diversity
within its student body achieved by recruitment of resident
Americans of various national origins and by the acceptance
of a significant number of foreign-visa students. Meeting the
needs of these students realistically is an important function
of the college.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
ACCREDITATION
Glendale Community College is accredited by the Accrediting
Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial
Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an
institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department
of Education. Glendale Community College was evaluated
in 2016 and is an Accredited Institution. The next scheduled
evaluation will take place in 2023. Glendale Community
College accepts credit for courses completed at colleges and
universities that have been accredited by one of the regional
accrediting associations.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Glendale Community College seeks advice about the
programs and goals of the institutions. Individual citizens
representing organizations, interests, and specific programs
contribute their time to ensure that the college is meeting
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Glendale College Alumni Association office is located in
the Foundation Office, John A. Davitt Administration Build-
ing, Room AD 149. It is free to join the Alumni Association.
Alumni are active supporters of all the major initiatives of
the Foundation and help to mentor students, serve on boards
and donate to help students succeed. To find out about how
alumni can leave a legacy to Glendale College Foundation,
please call (818) 551-5196.
THE BAJA CALIFORNIA FIELD STUDIES PROGRAM
Glendale Community College has been offering field classes
and field trips in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico
since 1974. The college maintains a facility in the peninsula,
the field station “Estación del Mar Cortés’’, which serves as
a headquarters for various curricular offerings of interest to
its faculty and students. Over the years, courses in marine
biology, natural history, oceanography, geology, history of
Baja California, philosophy, psychology, health, geography,
physical education, English and Spanish have been offered.
The Center for Students with Disabilities has also participated
in our field activities.
learning, the program aims to expose students to a
pristine and complex natural environment coupled with a
unique experience in Mexican culture. Different academic
experiences are integrated in a setting which results in
memorable and long-lasting adventures in learning. By living
and learning together, a community of learners is created
where the beauty and complexity of the human and natural
world can be observed, studied and enjoyed.
Students interested in participating in any of the programs
offered should contact the Baja California Field Studies
Program office at (818) 240-1000, ext. 3159, for application
forms. You can also obtain more information and learn
about current offerings at www.glendale.edu/baja.