Leadership Development assists students in realizing their leadership potential. Training and development opportunities are offered at individual and organizational levels tailored to fit the students’ unique leadership needs and interests.
Student leadership development may also be held online via Zoom. Recordings of training, workshops, and conferences will be shared with students. Student Organization Officer and Advisor Training may be held online via Zoom.
The New Student Orientation program introduces new students to Guam Community College services, resources, and opportunities that will support their academic and career goals. Title IX training is also included as part of the Student Orientation program.
Orientation for all new students is conducted in a face-to-face environment. Students have the opportunity to engage with their peers and meet representatives from various GCC departments and offices. An overview of Moodle Classroom is also covered during orientation.
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) oversees an array of student activities, such as New Student Orientation, Leadership Development, Service-Learning, Student Governance, and Student Organizations. Each of these initiatives is designed to foster a sense of empowerment and responsibility to the campus community and is guided by the belief that students must become intentionally involved in campus programs and activities to become fully prepared for the workplace and other life commitments.
The Health Services Center is staffed by a licensed practical nurse and an administrative aide. Students and employees of the College may utilize its services.
The services available at the Health Services Center are:
Academic Advising at the College is a process that assists students in clarifying their life and career goals as they develop their educational plan. Since academic advising is also a decision-making process, the ongoing communication is the responsibility of both the student and his/her advisor.
Academic Advising goes beyond requirements and registration. Working collaboratively with the program advisor, students develop education and career plans consistent with the students’ interests, abilities, values, and life goals.
Counselors are responsible for promoting the welfare of students and assisting them in the protection of their basic human rights. Counselors will, when requested, take an active role in advising students of their rights to confidentiality, privacy, freedom of expression and viewpoints, and rights to due process. Counselors will assist in mediation of disputes and grievances and act as the advocate of the student. Related policies and procedures are found in the GCC Student Handbook.
Counselors provide personal growth and development counseling. Students experiencing adjustment problems, stress, anxiety, difficulties in relationships with others, or other symptoms of emotional distress may receive limited personal counseling, or in some cases may be referred to services in the community, as GCC counselors are not licensed therapists. All information related to the student receiving counseling is confidential and may be released only with the written permission of the student.
Information, materials, and counselor assistance are available to students who need help in career educational planning and assessment of their interests, abilities, goals and values. computer-assisted career search programs and information on schools and colleges that provide additional training for occupations are also available.
Effective October 2016, ACCUPLACER replaced COMPASS as the College’s placement test. Placement test results are valid for two (2) years. While placement testing is not mandatory for admission to the College, it is required for enrollment in English and Mathematics courses if other placement means are not applied (e.g. CLYMER or WorkKeys® results). Students can schedule their test online after making payment by visiting https://guamcc.edu/PlacementTest and clicking on Placement Test under the Admissions tab.
