STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Galveston College faculty, staff, Board of Regents and administrators are committed to supporting every student in accomplishing their individual educational goals. We are here to provide resources and support. However, you must also commit to achieving academic success. Commitment means regularly attending classes ready to learn, setting aside adequate study time, and utilizing academic support services.

We encourage you to take advantage of the Learning Resource Center (library), Computer Labs, Student Success Center (tutoring), Testing Center, Fitness Center and food services. Become a part of the campus community by joining student clubs and organizations, participating in intramural sports, engaging in student activities, watching Whitecaps sporting events (baseball and softball) and devoting time to doing community service as part of the College's service-learning initiative.

The Student Handbook is intended to provide information about policies and procedures and to be a useful tool for your academic success. The Galveston College Catalog is the primary source for information about academic policies and regulations that govern students' academic life As a student of Galveston College, you are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies and regulations set forth in the college catalog. The catalog is accessible online at https://www.gc.edu/admissions/catalogs/.

Accreditation Statement

Galveston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree.

For questions about the status of Galveston College, contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4094 or call 404-679-4501.

All information contained in this student handbook is subject to change without notice.

Galveston College is an equal opportunity institution in education and employment. It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

On behalf of the faculty, staff and the Board of Regents of the Galveston Community College District, welcome to Galveston College.

The information contained in this handbook is made available for our students so that you may become familiar with policies and procedures, student services and facilities As a student at Galveston College, you will have the opportunity to work with faculty and staff who are committed to your success. You will enjoy a host of student activities, special events, intramurals and National Junior College Athletic Association competitions in baseball and softball.

I believe you will be impressed with the quality and dedication of the Galveston College faculty. If there is any way I can help make your experience at Galveston College more productive, please let me know. Welcome to Galveston College and thank you for engaging our vision of Galveston College as a beacon of light guiding lifelong learning.

W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D. President

Appointed 2007

Board Of Regents

The nine-member Board of Regents of Galveston College is elected at-large by residents of Galveston Island, Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach. These Regents give unselfishly of their time and represent their constituents for six-year-terms.

Ms. Karen F Flowers, Chairperson (Position 3)

Mr. Fred Raschke, Vice Chairperson (Position 2)

Mr. Michael B. Hughes, Secretary (Position 5)

Mr Raymond Lewis Jr. (Position 4)

Mr. Norman S. Hoffman (Position 7)

Mr. Armin Cantini (Position 9)

Ms. Mary R. Longoria (Position 1)

Mr. Garrik Addison (Position 8)

Ms Carolyn L. Sunseri (Position 6)

Galveston College adopted the Vision Statement for the College in 2005 as "A Beacon of Light Guiding Lifelong Learning" and secured the cupola of the former South Jetty Lighthouse near East Beach from the United States Coast Guard after it was salvaged by Galvestonian George P. Mitchell. The cupola was loaned to Galveston College and restored by gifts from John and Cindy Sullivan for placement in the entry to Galveston College in an area named "Beacon Square". The South Jetty lighthouse cupola and Beacon Square were dedicated in a ceremony in November 2006.

Galveston College is a smoke-free campus.