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Items in red indicate updates to our schedule - next to section # indicates canceled Modified Date: Fri, February 10, 2012, 3:10 PM 78 Golden West College • Spring 2012 • www.goldenwestcollege.edu Student Success Services Due to budget cuts the student services public hours of operation may vary. Please contact the appropriate departments for up to date information. Accessibility Center for Education (ACE) The Accessibility Center for Education (ACE) program offers a variety of support services to assure equal educational opportunity for all students with a documented disability. Students with a documented disability are able to receive counseling, registration assistance, program advisement, tutoring, special classes, interpreting services, and other appropriate accommodations. The Accessibility Center for Education (ACE) office is located in the KOCE Building. Phone: (714) 895-8721 TDD: (714) 895-8350 Admissions and Records The Admissions Office is responsible for the admission of students to the college including students entering impacted programs (i.e. nursing program), student residence determination, determines student matriculation status and refers students as appropriate for assessment and counseling services. Veterans are assisted in the Admissions Office with filing and certification of VA educational benefits. The department provides support for faculty with enrollment and grade issues. The Records department, maintains all permanent student and enrollment records, processes grade option requests, evaluates incoming transcripts, processes GE and IGETC certifications, evaluates eligibility for awarding degrees and certificates and processes student enrollment verifications and official transcript requests. The Admissions and Records Office is located in the Administration Building. (714) 895-8306. Assessment Center The Assessment Center’s primary responsibility is to administer tests in basic skills such as math and language, for both native and nonnative speakers of English. Results from basic skills tests are valid for a two-year period and are used to make course placement recommendations. The final decision regarding course selection and programs of study are made by the student, in consultation with counselors. The center is also the first step in beginning the “challenge” process. Another of the center’s services is to provide on-site testing at the CCC district’s feeder high schools (SOAR). The Assessment Center is located in the Business Bldg., Room 109. For testing appointments please call, (714) 895-8388 For more information please go to our website: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/assessment Bookstore Golden West College Bookstore provides all required textbooks and supplies for students and faculty and also offers general interest books, magazines, cards, gifts insignia sportswear and general merchandise to accommodate the needs of the campus community. Bookstore Hours Monday thru Thursday 7:30am – 7:00pm Friday 8am – 2pm Sat and Sun Closed Buyback of Textbooks Buyback of Textbooks is done all year long. If the textbook has a current order from a faculty member for texts needed for the upcoming semester, fifty (50) percent of the purchase price will be paid for books in resalable condition. National market value is offered for books in resalable condition that are not needed by the bookstore but which are current at other schools. Order of Textbooks and Spirit Merchandise Online All textbooks and merchandise are available for online order for pick-up or delivery! Please visit our website: www.gwcstore.com. Gift Cards Gift cards are available at the bookstore in any denomination and can be purchased at the register and on-line for your convenience. Software Over 6,000 software titles are available for sale on our website www.gwcstore.com and are educationally discounted up to 80%. Keep Your Receipt You must present your receipt for any exchange or refund. Do not write in or soil your book if you plan to exchange it. We reserve the right to pass judgement on condition of returned items. Defective new books will be replaced at once. Textbook Returns A full refund will be given on textbooks for a one-week period from the first day of the term. Textbooks purchased after the first week of classes have a two-day return policy. After the 12th week of classes, no textbook returns are allowed. Personal Checks Personal checks are accepted with proper identification and your name printed on the check. Check holder must present. We also accept, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, and DISCOVER. Additional information can be obtained on the website at www.gwcstore.com or by contacting the bookstore at (714) 895-8764. Email: 1181mgr@fheg.follett.com.
Items in red indicate updates to our schedule - next to section # indicates canceled Modified Date: Fri, February 10, 2012, 3:10 PM Golden West College • Spring 2012 • www.goldenwestcollege.edu 79 Student Success Services Due to budget cuts the student services public hours of operation may vary. Please contact the appropriate departments for up to date information. Career Services Center The Career Services Center provides a variety of free services. The Center is located in the east wing of the Administration Building, adjacent to Counseling. The Career Center assists students in exploring career choices to include career assessments and a resource library. Phone: (714) 895-8217 Child Care Registered student parents may enroll their children in Infant/Toddler Care for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years or in Preschool care for children ages 2-5. Full-Time Infant Care is available from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Preschool enrollment options include 2-5 days per week of Full-Day care from 9:00 am-4:00 pm or Extended-Day care from 7:00 am-6:00 pm. For specific information and fee payment, parents may contact the Child Development Center at (714) 895-8127. Hours: M- Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Counseling and Guidance Academic, career, and personal counseling services are offered through the Counseling Center to assist students in reaching their educational/career goals. Counselors, assist in course selection, program planning, and provide you with information to make career and transfer decisions. Counselors are available by appointment, walk-in, and online. Counseling office is located in the Administration Building. Phone: (714) 895-8799 E-counseling is available at: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/ counseling Extended Opportunity Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) & Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) are designed to assist students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. EOPS services include counseling, priority registration, book services, tutoring, emergency loans, learning skills courses, and transfer assistance. Additional services are offered by the CARE program which assists single parents. EOP/S Office is located on the second floor of the Administration Bldg. Phone: (714) 895-8768 Financial Aid Office The College offers financial aid to eligible students. Assistance includes gift-aid in the form of grants, fee waivers, and lowinterest student loans and Federal Work Study. Apply on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov The Financial Aid Office is located in Library 120. Phone: (714) 895-8394 Intercultural Office The Intercultural Program fulfills the Golden West College mission to prepare citizens who are able contribute to a diverse world. We enhance academic excellence by providing resources to students, staff, and faculty that 1) respects and appreciates diversity of thought and experience, 2) celebrates historical and cultural commonalties and differences, and 3) provides training in leadership and global communities. The range of activities includes hosting intercultural events through film series, workshops, and guest speakers. The Intercultural Office is located on the second floor of the Student Center, next to the Student Activities Office. For more information call (714) 895-8906. Library Librarians instruct and assist students in the use of the Library and are always on duty when the Library is open. Full- text online databases, available 24/7, and Library materials provide quick and easy access to timely information. The Student Textbook Access Reserve (STAR) Collection provides copies of many textbooks for use within the library. The Library Classroom is available for enrolled students and is equipped with access to the Internet and Microsoft Office suite. Location: Learning Resource Center, 2nd and 3rd Floor Phone: (714) 895-8741 Math Computer Lab The Math Computer Lab is located in the Math & Science Bldg., Room 227. Each semester several hours are reserved for scheduled classes. At other times the lab is open on an as needed basis to assist any student currently enrolled in any remedial Mathematics course from Math 005 through Math 030 here at GWC. Please check the posted schedule at the beginning of each semester to see when open hours are available. Phone: (714) 892-7711 ext 51133 Reading and Writing Center The primary commitment of the Reading and Writing Center is to help students improve their writing and reading skills for college success. We tutor students at every college level, from ESL and remedial classes to transfer level composition and literature courses. We do not “edit” or “correct” student work; we help students develop their own writing and reading abilities. We offer over twenty-five mini-courses that cover a variety of reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Our experienced and dedicated staff includes English and ESL faculty members and graduate tutors who are aware of your needs and look forward to guiding you toward success. In addition to quality instruction, the center offers access to a computer lab with online capabilities, computer enhanced courses, and websites for skill development. Location: Learning Resource Center, 1st floor For more information, call (714) 895-8303
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