Student Support Services

Service-Learning

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Service-Learning is a way of teaching and learning that engages all learners in hands-on academic projects in the community to meet learning objectives and strengthen communities. Students who are civically engaged in their education are better able to connect classroom learning with real life situations through participation in community service projects.

Leadership Development

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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 trainings, workshops, and conferences will be shared with students. Student Organization Officer and Advisor Training may be held online via Zoom.

New Student Orientation

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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.

Center for Student Involvement

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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.

Other Services

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Health Services

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The Health Services Center is staffed by a licensed practical nurse and an administrative assistant. Students and employees of the College may utilize its services.

Advisement

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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.

Student Rights Advocacy

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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.

Personal/Social Counseling Services

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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.

Career Information and Guidance

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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.