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Items in red indicate updates to our schedule- next to section # indicates canceledModified Date: Fri, March 11, 2011, 1:55 PM84 Golden West College • Spring 2011 • www.goldenwestcollege.eduStudent Success ServicesDue 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 varietyof support services to assure equal educational opportunity for allstudents with documented disability. Students with a documenteddisability are able to receive, among others, counseling, registrationassistance, program advisement, tutoring, note takers, special classes,and interpreting services.The Accessibility Center for Education (ACE) office is located inthe KOCE Building.Phone: (714) 895-8721 TDD: (714) 895-8350Admissions and RecordsThe Admissions Office is responsible for the admission of studentsto the college including students entering impacted programs (i.e.nursing program), student residence determination, determinesstudent matriculation status and refers students as appropriate forassessment and counseling services. Veterans are assisted in theAdmissions Office with filing and certification of VA educationalbenefits. The department provides support for faculty with enrollmentand grade issues.The Records department, maintains all permanent student andenrollment records, processes grade option requests, evaluatesincoming transcripts, processes GE and IGETC certifications, evaluateseligibility for awarding degrees and certificates and processes studentenrollment verifications and official transcript requests.The Admissions and Records Office is located in the AdministrationBuilding. (714) 895-8306.Assessment CenterThe Assessment Center’s primary responsibility is to administer tests inbasic skills such as math and language, for both native and nonnativespeakers of English, and to measure vocational interests.Results from basic skills tests are valid for a two-year period and areused to make course placement recommendations. The final decisionregarding course selection and programs of study are made by thestudent, in consultation with counselors. The center is also the firststep in beginning the “challenge” process. Another of the center’sservices is to provide on-site testing at the CCC district’s feeder highschools (SOAR).The Assessment Center is located in the Business Bldg., Room 109.For testing appointments please call, (714) 895-8388For more information please go to our website:www.goldenwetcollege.edu/assessmentBookstoreThe Bookstore is a lot more than textbooks. We’re your one-stop shopfor everything you need to succeed at GWC – from information aboutthe campus and your classes to the perfect GWC sweatshirt. We offerstudents new, used and rental textbooks plus you know you’re gettingthe right books. And we have the rest of what you want, too: study aids,reference books, notebooks, pens, computers, software, clothing, gifts,energy snacks and drinks, and most of all friendly customer service.We have a liberal refund/exchange policy, and offer an ongoingbuyback program. You can also buy and rent your books online atwww.bkstr.com, and we’ll have them ready for you to pick up in thestore or we’ll ship them to you. For those times when we’re closed, wehave a Vending Machine available where you can pick up Blue books,Scantrons, pens & pencils – even batteries & flash drives. The machineis on the second floor of Administration building, and is availableevenings and weekends.Come check us out – and welcome to GWC!For hours and current info, call the store at 714-895-8764.Career Services CenterThe Career Services Center provides a variety of free services. TheCenter is located in the east wing of the Administration Building,adjacent to Counseling.The Career Center assists students in exploring career choices toinclude career assessments and a resource library.Phone: (714) 895-8217Child CareRegistered student parents may enroll their children in Infant/ToddlerCare for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years or in Preschool care forchildren 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 ofFull-Day care from 9:00 am-4:00 pm or Extended-Day care from 7:00am-6:00 pm. For specific information and fee payment, parents maycontact the Child Development Center at (714) 895-8127.Hours: M- Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pmCounseling and GuidanceAcademic, career, and personal counseling services are offered throughthe 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 transferdecisions. Counselors are available by appointment, walk-in, andonline. Counseling office is located in the Administration Building.Phone: (714) 895-8799E-counseling is available at: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/counselingExtended OpportunityExtended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) & CooperativeAgencies Resources for Education (CARE) are designed to assiststudents from low-income and educationally disadvantagedbackgrounds. EOPS services include counseling, priority registration,book services, tutoring, emergency loans, learning skills courses,and transfer assistance. Additional services are offered by the CAREprogram which assists single parents. EOP/S Office is located on thesecond floor of the Administration Bldg.Phone: (714) 895-8768Financial Aid OfficeThe College offers financial aid to eligible students. Assistance includesgift-aid in the form of grants, fee waivers, and low-interest studentloans and Federal Work Study.The Financial Aid Office is located in Library 120.Phone: (714) 895-8394Intercultural OfficeThe Intercultural Program fulfills the Golden West College missionto prepare citizens who are able contribute to a diverse world. Weenhance academic excellence by providing resources to students,staff, and faculty that, 1) respects and appreciates diversity of thoughtand experience, 2) celebrates historical and cultural commonaltiesand differences, and 3) provides training in leadership and globalcommunities.The range of activities includes hosting intercultural events throughfilm series, workshops, and guest speakers. The Intercultural Office islocated on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, next to the StudentActivities Office. For more information call 714-895-8906.