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STUDENT AFFAIRS & ORGANIZATIONS
The Office of Student Affairs coordinates a wide variety of
activities, programs, and services to help students broaden
their educational experiences at Glendale College. The goal
of the student activities program is to provide students with also includes a total of 15 senators including three Sena-
opportunities to develop their leadership skills through
participation in student government, cultural programs,
campus activities, and student clubs and organizations.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ASGCC)
The Associated Students of Glendale Community College
(ASGCC) is the official student government organization.
Elected each semester, the ASGCC Legislature meets
weekly to determine budgetary expenditures, establish
and review policies, and coordinate programs and services
that benefit students. Legislature meetings are held every
Tuesday morning in the ASGCC conference room located in
the J. Walter Smith Student Center. For more information,
go to www.glendale.edu/as.
ASGCC Membership
Students who pay the student services fee each semester
automatically become members of the Associated Students
of Glendale Community College. This membership
enables students to participate in activities, programs, and
services financed by the ASGCC. The student services fee
partially finances the annual ASGCC budget that provides
financial support to more than 100 campus programs and
activities.
Eligibility Requirements for ASGCC Candidates and Officers
All students are encouraged to participate in ASGCC
affairs and run for an elected position within the orga-
nization. Candidates for an elective office must complete
the required nominating petitions and meet the eligi-
bility requirements before their candidacy is approved
by the Office of Student Activities. Candidates must
be enrolled in at least six units and have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to be eligible to
run for office. Once a student is elected to office, he or
she must carry and complete a minimum of 9 units and
maintain a 2.0 grade point average throughout their term
to remain eligible.
Student Government Elections
The ASGCC sponsors campus-wide student govern-
ment elections during the fall and spring semesters. Any
currently enrolled GCC student who is a member of the
Associated Students may vote in an ASGCC election.
ASGCC Officers
The ASGCC Legislature consists of 21 student leaders who
are elected by the student body. Elected officers include the
ASGCC President, Vice President of Administration, Vice
President of Finance, Vice President of Campus Activities,
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Vice President of Campus Relations, and Vice President of
Campus Organizations. These five positions make up the
ASGCC Executive Committee. The Legislature membership
tors of Administration, three Senators of Finance, three
Senators of Campus Activities, three Senators of Campus
Relations, and three Senators of Campus Organizations.
There are also five Representative-at-Large members who
are appointed by the Legislature.
Student Newspaper
The El Vaquero is the official student newspaper of Glen-
dale Community College. Written and edited by journal-
ism students, the paper focuses on campus news and
issues related to students. The El Vaquero is published
biweekly and is available to the campus community free
of charge. For more information, go to: www.glendale.
edu/journalism.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Glendale Community College offers a comprehensive
and competitive intercollegiate athletic program for both
men and women. The Vaquero athletic teams compete as
members of the Western State Conference. Men’s sports
include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football,
golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Women’s sports
include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, volleyball,
tennis, track and field and softball.
The men’s and women’s athletic programs are supported
by full-time coaches and staff including a certified
at h let ic t rai ner. Addit ionally, a f ull-t ime at h let ic
counselor provides academic support services to athletes
including educational planning, enrollment advisement,
and career guidance. For more information, please visit
the college website at www.glendale.edu/athletics.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to participate and play an
active role in campus life by joining a student club or
organization. Supervised by the Office of Student Affairs,
more than 50 clubs and organizations give students an
opportunity to explore specialized interests and serve the
campus community. These groups are usually organized
according to five main themes including academic
achievement, cultural awareness, community service,
special interests, and religious awareness.
Academic Organizations: Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS)
the Scholars, EOPS Club, SPARK, and VOICES are
organizations focused on promoting student access and
achievement. These groups also provide valuable service
to the college community and raise funds to support
scholarships.