Gavilan College Student Handbook
Student Services
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Gavilan College Student Handbook
Student Services
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COUNSELING Gavilan College provides a wide range of counseling services through its professional staff of seven counselors. Counselors are members of the faculty (teachers/instructors) who provide information, direction and support for academic/educational career and personal concerns. Over half of the staff are Spanish-speaking, and you may choose to work with either a woman or man. Many of the counselors also have special areas of expertise. These areas include the following: Associated Student Body Advisor/student government; disability issues; EOPS; foreign students; marriage, family and child counseling; Puente; Re-Entry; Transfer Agreements with four-year colleges; and veterans’ issues. Each counselor has an individual style. Select someone with whom you feel comfortable and stay with that counselor throughout your time at Gavilan. You can "shop around" until you find a good match for your needs. The counseling department secretary (408-848-4723) can assist you. The counseling offices are located in the same building as the Admissions and Records Office and the Information Desk. You can see a counselor of your choice by either scheduling an appointment in the binders near the counseling offices or dropping in during drop-in hours, which are spread over morning, afternoon and evenings (except Friday evenings and weekends). Depending upon the time of the year and the other commitments on the counselors’ schedules, you may be seen the same day or you may need to plan ahead and schedule an appointment. Developing educational plans and discussing other lengthier matters should occur before the registration rush when others are trying to sign up for classes. The following are services offered by the Gavilan College Counseling Department: EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING AND ADVISING
PERSONAL COUNSELING SERVICES
ADDITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES
Additional Student Services CalWORKs CalWORKs is designed to help students who are on public assistance become self-sufficient through the provision of education, employment and supportive services. The program is administered through the EOPS department. Eligible students are currently receiving cash assistance from Santa Clara, San Benito or Monterey Counties. The occupational programs for CalWORKs students are linked to the demands of the local labor market and can assist students to get on a career track that will lead to a family-supporting income. The support services that CalWORKs provides include academic, personal and career counseling; books; employment assistance; and job placement. EOPS/CalWORKs is located in the library, L101A&B. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students who are interested may call 408-848-4740. CARE The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a special program designed to assist single parents who attend, or would like to attend, Gavilan College. CARE is a joint effort among the Department of Social Services, EOPS and the college. To be eligible for CARE, a student must be at least 18 years of age, head of household single parent, receiving cash aid from the county welfare department, and have at least one child under 14 years of age. CARE is a program in EOPS. See additional information in this handbook. Some of the services include:
For more information, call 408-848-4740. CAREER/TRANSFER CENTER The Career and Transfer Center are combined. Services are provided for students and community members in the investigation of different college and career opportunities. Some of the services include:
For additional information stop by the Career/Transfer Center or call 408-848-4818. There is additional information in this handbook and the college catalog. The office is in the Admissions building. COMPUTER PLACE The Computer Place is a student service that supports student learning and academic success. It is located in the library building, in the back of the Tutoring Center, LI 126e. Services provided include:
DSP&S The Disabled Students’ Programs and Services provides a variety of services in an effort to equalize educational opportunities for students with temporary and permanent disabilities as they move toward their educational or vocational goals. Some of the services include:
For additional information, call 408-848-4865. There is additional information in this handbook and the college catalog. DSPS is located in the library building, LI 117. EOPS The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Gavilan College is state funded to provide an accessible and rewarding college experience to low-income students facing social, economic and educational disadvantages. It is located in LI 101 A&B. The EOPS Program services include: Financial Assistance
Counseling
Specialized Classes for Facilitating Student Success
Other Services
For additional information, call 408-848-4740. FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid provides assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to attend college. Financial Aid is available to fill the gap between the student and/or parent's contribution and the student's yearly academic expenses. Loans, state and federal grants, and jobs are available to qualified students. Some of the services include:
For additional information, call 408-848-4727. There is additional information in this handbook and the college catalog. Financial Aid is across from the Admissions Office, Student Center (SC) 124. HEALTH SERVICES Health Services integrates all the elements of a student's life: physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual. These services are available to help you make positive choices so you can achieve your academic and personal goals. Students are required by the state to pay a health fee for each semester in which they are enrolled. The amount set by the Gavilan College Board of Trustees is $10. Some of the services include:
Health Services is located in the Admissions building. For additional information, call 408-848-4791. LITERACY LOUNGE The Literacy Lounge is the place to go on campus for writing assistance in any class, from English to history to child development and more. Friendly student tutors and English instructors are available to help both drop-in students (any time!) and those assigned to a writing lab for English 250 or 440. Visit us for help with organizing, developing and editing your essays; come use our computers to type papers, learn grammar and research on-line! The Literacy Lounge is located in Library (LI 120). For additional information, call 408-848-4811. TUTORING CENTER The Tutoring Center offers free group tutoring in a variety of subjects to all Gavilan students. Group tutoring is a collaborative learning activity. Students can access services by scheduling an appointment. Drop-in tutoring is also available for certain subjects. Students should stop by the center and review the schedule book for exact information. The Tutoring Center is located in L116 in the Library building (LI 116). It is open Monday through Thursday, 8:10 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information, call 408-848-4838.
Art Gallery: The foyer of the college's library is an art gallery. The gallery displays the works of Gavilan College students and artists from the surrounding community in addition to invitational and juried shows from outside the Gavilan District. For more information, call 408-848-4702. Chapel: Gavilan College has a historic 100-year-old chapel on the hills above the campus. Built in 1894, the chapel was moved to the campus in 1975 and renovated by students in one of the vocational programs. Steinbeck's "East of Eden" was filmed at the chapel in 1979. Members of the community may reserve the small wooden chapel for services and weddings. Reservations can be made through the Facilities-Use Office – 408-846-4957. Child Development Center: On-site childcare is provided for Gavilan students and non-students. Parents who are financially eligible and whose children are between the ages of six weeks and five years of age can place their children in morning or afternoon sessions. Call 408-848-4815. Community Education: The college offers non-credit classes to members of the community at affordable prices. Offered primarily on weekends and in the evenings, a variety of instructors cover a range of topics from home improvement to multiple-session computer skills classes. Classes are selected from community requests and offered both on the campus and off-site. It is located near the tennis courts with the Personnel and Business Offices. Call 408-848-4771 or stop by the community education office. Cosmetology: The Cosmetology program provides a Hair Boutique for staff, students and the general community. Students and staff may receive cuts, styling, colors and other related services and hair care products at very reasonable prices by calling 408-848-4884. Escort Services: The College's Security Department will escort you to your car if you call ahead at ext. 4703 or 408-847-1400. Food Services: The Gavilan Cafe, located in the Student Center, serves breakfast and lunch during school hours. Catering is also provided for events. Vending machines are located outside the bookstore; ext. 4775 or 408-848-4775. Golf Course: Gavilan College owns a golf course, which is located at the south end of the campus. Recently renovated, students and community members can play the 9-hole, 31-par course. Call 408-846-4920. Housing Information: The ASB provides a bulletin board for housing information where community members can post rental notices. Students may also post roommate requests and additional information. The college does not review or approve any of the listings. Information Desk: The information desk and switchboard are located next to the Admissions and Records Office in the Student Center. The hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Call 408-847-1400. Lost and Found: Information on lost articles may be directed to the information desk. Parking: Parking is available in five lots on campus. All lots require a daily parking pass (75 cents) available from the machines in the lots or a semester permit, which may be purchased at Admissions & Records during registration. Tickets for parking violations are written by Security. Appeals are handled by LOCKHEED IMS (1-800-367-7997). Posting Materials on Campus: The ASB oversees the two large bulletin boards in front of the bookstore. Any notices of services or goods must have an ASB approval stamp in order to stay on those particular boards. All other boards on campus may be used without an approval stamp. ASB is located in the west end of the Student Center. Call ext. 4777 or 408-848-4777. Public Transportation: Santa Clara County Transit (line 68) and San Trans (San Benito County) provide multiple, daily round-trip rides to the college. Schedules may be picked up at the information desk in the Admissions and Records Office. Monthly bus passes may be purchased in the bookstore. |
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