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STUDENT SERVICES
MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT SERVICES
The primary mission of all educational institutions is learning.
Glendale Community College recognizes that there are many
activities and programs outside of the classroom which enhance
the learning process. Consequently, numerous student services
have been established to help students move toward the attain-
ment of their goals.
Student Services, by contributing to the overall educational
process at the college, is committed to serving the special needs
of a diverse student population. Thus, the variety and compre-
hensive nature of student services at the college is intended to
support a multitude of concerns for a large and changing student
enrollment.
The programs offered by Student Services are designed to assist
students in the decision-making process by helping them identify
and clarify personal, career, and educational goals. The intent is
to help students select options for improving the quality of their
lives. Personal, career, and academic choices are not viewed as
separate and disconnected entities but as inter-related issues, the
combination and interaction of which determine the present and
future quality of each individual’s life experience.
Student Services is committed to assisting students to attain
their educational goals and personal development through a
comprehensive program of student services. The major student
support programs are:
Enrollment Services—Outreach and recruitment, admissions,
orientation, assessment, counseling, advisement, educational
planning, registration and record services to assist students in
enrolling in the appropriate classes.
Support Services—Counseling services, learning assistance
(learning center, and tutoring center), adult re-entry programs,
career guidance, job placement, veterans’ services, transfer
services, disabled student program, health services, and library
services to help students develop goals, to plan for achieving
desired results, and to support and contribute to student self-
realization.
Financial Services—Financial aid, student employment, scholar-
ships, and awards for students who need financial assistance.
Activity Programs—Athletics, student clubs, student govern-
ment and student activities to broaden the students’ involvement
in college life.
To assist students in meeting their educational objectives,
Student Services is the primary advocate on the students’ behalf
to provide access for all who wish to attend the college: physi-
cal access to facilities on the campus; access to programs and
services; and access to the required courses.
Student Services promotes an atmosphere conducive to growth
and special programs to eliminate educational, social, cultural,
economic, and physical barriers to a person’s education.
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BOOKSTORE
The college bookstore, located on the first floor of the
Student Center uses its proceeds to promote the programs
of the Associated Students. Shopping for course materials
is convenient and available both in store and online. Now
available, Rental and Digital programs! Visit our new website,
www.glendalecc.bkstr.com where you will find textbooks,
reference books, school supplies, clothing and software
products. Shopping made simple. Pay by credit card and
pick up your books (reservation) or have your books shipped
directly to your home or business.
The bookstore is open 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed on Saturday,
and Sunday. Please check the schedule for summer/winter
hours.
For student purchases the bookstore will accept the following:*
1. Personal checks must be imprinted by the bank with check
signer’s name and address. You must have a valid state
driver’s license or state ID of the person signing the check.
No passports or green cards will be accepted.
2. ATM/Debit Card
3. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express credit
cards will be accepted. (Must show ID)
*Please carry your student I.D. or course printout at all times.
GCC CalWORKs PARENTS PROGRAM
www.glendale.edu/calworks
The GCC CalWORKs program is the on-campus resource for
parents receiving CalWORKs cash aid. Our students are low-
income parents with children under 18 who attend GCC in order
to pursue educational goals that will lead to a career.
The GCC CalWORKs Parents Program provides encouragement,
advice, and honest feedback for a population of students who
are rebuilding their lives on a foundation of education, while
modeling perseverance and hard work to their children. We help
students communicate with County workers (DPSS, GAIN and
REP) who oversee their benefits. We process the documents that
allow CalWORKs students to access crucial supportive services,
including child care and reimbursement for school-related costs
such as text books, supplies, transportation, and fees. We also
provide funding for Work Study jobs and on-campus child care.
CalWORKs students can be found in classes across all disciplines.
Our students’ educational goals include AA/AS Degrees, voca-
tional certificates, preparation for transfer to four-year institutions,
and improving basic skills through ESL and HSE courses.
For more information, please visit www.glendale.edu/calworks.
To contact the Verdugo CalWORKs office, please call (818)
240-1000, ext. 5508, or visit SF 115. To contact the Garfield noncredit
CalWORKs office, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5681, or visit the
third floor of the Tropico Building at the Garfield Campus.