The Student Life program is a vital part of life at GCC. Student Life helps student groups plan and operate their programs, and encourages faculty and staff to serve as organizational advisors and participants. Typical activities include cultural programs, exhibits, workshops, lectures, musical performances, tours, trips, clubs, and social and recreational activities.
The Student Life Office (first floor, South, extension 1200) publishes the annual Student Handbook, which includes all of the policies and regulations that apply to you as a student, as well as a full description of student services offered at GCC. Students are expected to read it, and will be held responsible for policies and regulations included in it.
Activities hours
College personnel and the Student Senate have agreed that no classes will meet during the Activities Hours. These hours are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m. during the semester. The college community is encouraged to participate in social, cultural and recreational events during these hours. College committee meetings, club meetings, concerts, guest speakers, and special events are available for your enjoyment and relaxation.
Student Association and Student Senate
When you pay your student activities fee, you automatically become a member of the Student Association, the structure within which the Student Senate and the Student Life Program operate. Members may hold office, vote in elections and participate in Association programs.
As a student in good standing, you will be eligible for election by the members of the Student Association to the Student Senate. The Student Senate approves student organization budgets and supervises expenditures with the consent of the College President. The Senate's objectives are:
- to promote and support activities that enhance the life of the college community;
- to administer and allocate the funds of the Student Association in conjunction with the college administration;
- to represent the student body on and off campus; and
- to act with college officers in supervising the college activities program.