academic calendar 2012-2013 - GateWay Community College

Welcome to GateWay Community CollegeLetter from the PresidentWelcome to GateWay Community College, one of the 10 Maricopa CommunityColleges. Serving the community for nearly 45 years, GateWay is known for itseducational excellence and delivery of unparalleled training programs thatprepare students to enter the workforce.The college is committed to providing high-quality, affordable academic andoccupational programs and a full range of easily-accessible student supportservices. Whether transferring to a university, upgrading career skills, receivingtraining to enter the workforce, or taking a class just for fun, GateWay offers avariety of options, with more than 125 certificate and associate degree programs.As part of our comprehensive offerings, we are opening the new IntegratedEducation (IE) Building, which is home to an art studio, math and science labs,classrooms, the Library, Learning Center, Counseling, Disability Resources, CareerCenter and Enrollment Services.Closely monitoring the changing needs of business and industry also helpsfurther prepare students for real-life work experiences, as exemplified by theaward-winning Center for Health Careers Education, Honda and Toyota trainingfacility, and the new Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation—a business incubatorthat provides targeted services and proactive business support for entrepreneursand small business owners in the bio/life science, clean technology, software andtechnology service areas.GateWay Community College’s friendly staff is always willing to offer supportand resources to help students succeed. From our helpful advisors andcounselors to our knowledgeable faculty and staff, you will find guidance,direction and leadership to help further your ambitions at GateWay.As president, I know I speak for the entire GateWay community in offering you awarm welcome and wishing you all the best as you strive to achieve youreducational and career goals.Sincerely,Eugene Giovannini, Ed.D.President