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Items in red indicate updates to our schedule- next to section # indicates canceledModified Date: Fri, March 11, 2011, 1:55 PMGolden West College • Spring 2011 • www.goldenwestcollege.edu85Student Success ServicesDue to budget cuts the student services public hours of operation may vary.Please contact the appropriate departments for up to date information.LibraryLibrarians instruct and assist students in the use of the Library and arealways on duty when the Library is open. Full- text online databases,available 24/7, and Library materials provide quick and easy access totimely information. The Student Textbook Access Reserve (STAR)Collection provides copies of many textbooks for use within the library.The Technology Learning Classroom (TLC) is available for enrolledstudents and is equipped with access to the Internet and MicrosoftOffice suite.Phone: (714) 895-8741Hours: M-TH 8:00 am - 8:45 pm & Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 pmMath Computer LabThe Math Computer Lab is located in the Math & Science Bldg., Room227. Each semester several hours are reserved for scheduled classes. Atother times the lab is open on an as needed basis to assist any studentcurrently enrolled in any remedial Mathematics course from Math 005through Math 030 here at GWC.Please check the posted schedule at the beginning of each semester tosee when open hours are available.Phone: (714) 892-7711 ext 51133Reading and Writing CenterThe primary commitment of the Reading and Writing Center is to helpstudents improve their writing and reading skills for college success.We tutor students at every college level, from ESL and remedialclasses to transfer level composition and literature courses. We do not“edit” or “correct” student work; we help students develop their ownwriting and reading abilities. We offer over twenty-five mini-coursesthat cover a variety of reading, writing, grammar, and vocabularyskills. Our experienced and dedicated staff includes English and ESLfaculty members and graduate tutors who are aware of your needsand look forward to guiding you toward success. In addition toquality instruction, the center offers access to a computer lab withonline capabilities, computer enhanced courses, and websites for skilldevelopment.Location: Learning Resource CenterFor more information, call (714) 895-8303Re-Entry/Cal WORKs CenterThe Re-Entry/CalWORKs Center at Golden West College providesspecialized support services for economically disadvantagedparent(s) who are receiving CalWORKs/TANF benefits. Servicesinclude individualized counseling, career assessment, transportationassistance, temporary child care, book bag and school supplies,free student success workshops, job development assistance,work-study or internship opportunities, and assistance in resumepreparation and job interviewing skills. Through personal attentionand motivation, the Re-Entry/CalWORKs staff is dedicated toproviding assistance and support to ensure student successand job/career preparation to obtain meaningful employment.For more information, visit the Re-Entry/CalWORKs website athttp://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/calworks/index.html, stop by thecenter in the Administration Building, 2nd floor or call (714) 895-8111.If you are deemed program eligible, a counseling appointment will bescheduled for you.Student Activities OfficeThe Student Activities Office is located on the second floor of theStudent Center. The office provides a variety of services sponsored bythe students and governing boards. Students can obtain informationabout campus life activities, student government, clubs, discountamusement park & movie tickets, locker rentals on-campus andmuch more.Remodeled in the Spring of 2005 the Student Center is a modernfacility which includes an improved food services area, internet café,gameroom and student lounge.Phone: (714) 895-8261Student Health CenterThe Student Health Center is a medical clinic on campus that issupported by the student health fees and is available to all Golden WestCollege students. Appointments with the doctors, nurse practitioners,and mental health therapists are free. There is a Registered Nurse onduty at all times during the business hours of the clinic. The HealthCenter provides access to low-cost laboratory testing (blood andurine tests) and some discounted prescription medications. Femalephysicians provide women’s health care and contraception services.The health center staff members provide health education in the clinicand classroom settings and work with students who need to find otherhealth care resources not offered by the GWC Health Center.The Health Center offers information on student health insuranceprograms, low-cost dental care resources, and local community clinics.All services are confidential.The Student Health Center is located on the ground floor of the NursingHealth Services Building.Phone: (714) 895-8379Student Computer CenterThe Student Computer Center provides current Golden West Collegestudents a laboratory with high speed Internet access on computers(including Macintosh computers), color printing, scanning, MicrosoftOffice 2007, Digital Art’s software, and other course supportedsoftware to increase the probability of student success. Students mustcurrently be earning units at Golden West College to enroll in this class.To use the Student Computer Center students must register forLearning Skills 922.Hours: M-TH 8:00 am - 9:00 pm & Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSat 10:00 am - 3:00 pmFor more information call (714) 892-7711 ext 50111Transfer CenterThe Transfer Center is dedicated to help students transfer successfullyto a four-year university. We serve as a resource center for potentialtransfer student: providing a complete library of college and universitycatalogs, Transfer and testing applications, articulation information,individual appointments with a Transfer Counselor, workshops, fairs,university tours, individual university appointments, etc.Location: In the east wing of the Administration BuildingPhone: (714) 895-8794Tutorial and Learning CenterAcademic support is available to all GWC students in the classes forwhich they are currently enrolled. The Center provides individualappointments, group tutorials, and drop-in tutoring in most subjectareas. In addition, the Tutorial and Learning Center provides onlinetutoring sessions in some subject areas. Additional support servicesprovided by the Tutorial and Learning Center include review sessionsbefore major exams, interactive software programs, self-helppamphlets, and other subject area literature. To enroll forTutoring (Learning G921 / G921N), go to the Tutorial and Learning Center.Location: Learning Resource CenterFor additional information, please call: (714) 895-8904Veterans Resource CenterGWC offers student veterans an on-campus point of contact for theirveteran-related questions and needs. The resource center is a place tosocialize with fellow Veterans and has space for studying.Golden West College is dedicated to providing veterans the supportthey need to make a seamless transition from their military service,to their personal commitment to themselves, their families, and theircommunities through a college education. We commit ourselves tohelping veterans build a solid foundation for their future through aveteran-friendly campus environment.Location: In the North side of the Business Bldg., Room 104Phone: (714) 892-7711 ext 55144