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​​​​​​​What is a Learning Community? 

A learning community pairs courses into one integrated learning package for student success - a learning community.

I join many in our community in feeling a great sense of relief and hope in the announcement that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. I am grateful for jury members who upheld the integrity of our judicial system by standing for justice, and I look forward to healing that may come from this decision.

Recently, our nation experienced another horrible tragedy in the murders of eight people at three different Asian-owned businesses in Atlanta. Unfortunately, we have seen escalating violence directed towards those of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage across our country this past year during the COVID pandemic, and these acts remind us of the unjust history many Asian American and Pacific Islander communities continue to experience. I'm very sorry for this late message and I want to express our sadness and solidarity with the families of the victims and our Asian American communities.

If there’s one message we’d like you to remember about Chandler-Gilbert, it’s that we’re here to support your success. We know that your needs are much broader than the classroom. Basic needs like food, finances, transportation and housing are extremely important. If you or someone you know is struggling with these needs - we are here to help. 

A learning community pairs courses into one integrated learning package for student success - a learning community. A smaller group of students, say up to 25, take these multiple classes together as a team, but with different instructors for each course. Assignments in the courses are integrated, showing how what you learn in one class, has application and meaning in another course. This helps students feel more connected to the school as well as gaining deeper understanding of the topics.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is proud to partner with the Town of Gilbert on a business recovery program. In September, the Gilbert Town Council AZCares Subcommittee recommended that $18 million be allocated to support Gilbert businesses as part of the #GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program. This program was created to support the relief, recovery, and resiliency of Gilbert businesses.

With the start of Spring Semester 2021 just around the corner, you’ve heard or read about classes being taught online or live online. What’s the difference between them?

No matter the learning format, your Fall Semester 2020 academic success can be built around the support you receive from our resources. We are here to help you achieve your goal no matter where you are learning. 

We understand how stressful not knowing what’s in store for the Fall Semester can be. But we have also compiled some helpful resources for to make your life outside of class time easier and support your academic success.

Today, we honor Juneteenth, the commemoration of June 19, 1865, when enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas, learned of the end of the Civil War nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Yes, that’s correct - nearly two and a half years later! To date, three states do not mark Juneteenth as a holiday - Hawaii, North Dakota and South Dakota. Change.org has petitions to push for Juneteenth to be recognized as a holiday in all 50 states. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth here. 

As the beloved Fred Rogers used to tell the children watching his show: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.” A more apt prescription for our times couldn’t fit.

Parents, are you struggling to find the balance between work, school and time with your children? We’ve gathered some tips from the CDC to help your family stay healthy and continue learning during this time.