In the Community
How often do you reflect upon how lucky we are to have Gavilan College in our town ? We not only have access to a first-rate education on one of the most beautiful community college campuses in the state , but even those who never venture onto the campus feel the benefits to our local economy and communities .
By Their Numbers
The numbers show what Gavilan College adds to the local economy and workforce :
• Gavilan College ’ s 2011-2012 budget ( including Measure E construction ) was $ 51,316,406 , much of it spent locally .
• Gavilan College provides jobs : there are 187 full-time employees and 281 part-time employees ( 34 of these employees are Gavilan College alumni to boot !).
• Gavilan College provides educational opportunities for thousands : 3,905 fulltime students , and 10,294 part-time students in 2011-2012 .
• In 2012 , Gavilan conferred 420 associates degrees and 174 certificates .
• Gavilan College offers academic programs in 34 disciplines , including Career Technical Education , Liberal Arts and Sciences , and Basic Skills .
By Their Accomplishments
By Their Activities
Gavilan College also adds arts , cultural events , and personal growth opportunities all year round :
• The annual Science Alive conference that hosts 300 middle-school students for a single day of hands-on science exploration .
• The annual “ Bach to Blues ” music festival .
• The annual California Folklorico Festival , now in its third year .
• The Summer Theater Arts Repertory program ( STAR )
• Community Education in crafts , recreation , and other just-for-fun topics .
• Service Learning classes , which bring college students into the community to benefit local nonprofit organizations
• An art gallery , with a variety of fine arts exhibits during the school year .
• The Digital Media Summer Institute .
• Over the past year , Gavilan College has added a credit program in Water Resources Management , a high-demand career field .
• Gavilan College has also added new associates degrees for transfer : AA-T degrees in Communications Studies and Administration of Justice , and AS-T degrees in Kinesiology , and Mathematics . Completion of these degree programs allows students to transfer to CSU campuses with upper-division status .
• In 2011-2012 , Gavilan College became a tobacco and smoke-free campus !
• In 2011 Gavilan College was awarded a 5 year , $ 1.2 million Title V STEM grant .
• In 2012 , Gavilan College was awarded another Title V grant to address Career Transfer Pathways in Digital Media , Allied Health .
Important Dates
December 3 Open Registration for Spring Classes Begin
January 30 Sprint Semester Begins
For
detailed information , www . gavilan . edu
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