Student Success is a frequent topic and a constant influence in higher education. It has a multitude of meanings stemming from a student’s idea of what makes them successful to administration gauging the rates of graduates from year to year. But what does Student Success mean to me or other staff members who are not involved in the decision making process and do not have frequent or direct interactions with students? How can you be a part of making students successful? For me it’s going the extra mile to help others when needed. Whether it’s helping someone navigate through our system over the phone or offering training sessions to other employees. Going that extra mile to assist someone promotes student success without directly interacting with students. GCC’s success is dependent on its members and if we can’t take the time to help each other when needed, then how can we be there for our students. Success can be contagious if only we can learn to share.
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I believe in you.
6th grade. I don’t even remember her name, but my 6th grade teacher commended me on using the correct too (two/to/too). It was at that point I felt that what I had to say (and write) in class mattered. It set a standard for me academically; and I didn’t want to be less than what the teacher said I was (smart!).
I wish I could remember her name and thank her for believing in me more than I did.
Walk 1-4
After being in CPD150 Learning Communities with my counselor colleagues, I’ve learned that an important part of college success is connecting with others through campus activities. I offer extra credit to encourage students to attend. Here are two recent promotions:
Freedom Riders: Could you get on the bus? Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Come see another segment of the Created Equal Film Series. The showing will be in the Student Union. You may earn up to ten (10) extra credit points for participating in this event and writing a short summary/reflection. You may upload your reflection to the Extra Credit assignment page in Canvas.
Extra Credit for Gaucho Spirit
Gaucho Women’s Basketball is coming to the end of their season and the following games will be played here at Glendale Community College!
Tonight vs. Scottsdale CC – 5:30 pm (WBB) & 7:30 pm (MBB)
Saturday, 1/31 vs. Pima College – 2:00 pm (WBB) & 4:00 pm (MBB)
Wednesday, 2/4 vs. Mesa CC – 5:30 pm (WBB) & 7:30 pm (MBB).
Women’s basketball is competing for a playoff spot, and has 4th time player of the week recipient, Caitlyn Hetrick.
All games are FREE to GCC students. Just show your ID.
You can earn extra credit for coming out to show your support. Two (2) points extra credit per game. Take a photo of the final scoreboard or get something signed by a GCC employee AFTER the game.
Go, Gauchos!