College News

If you can’t make it during the work week to enroll for classes, don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is holding two Saturday enrollment options for fall semester <a href="https://www.cgc.edu/student-resources/academic-advisement">academic advisement</a>.

The desert is a surprising place. For those unfamiliar with the environment, it can feel like it’s nothing more than just hot and, well, brown. But if you look closely, the desert ecosystem is quite impressive. Kendra Stanger, Environmental Technology Center (ETC) Coordinator at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), helps students learn about Arizona through programs that bring environmental lessons to life.

At Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) we may be one pack, but we are made up of a diverse group of coyotes—and that is something to celebrate! One important way for students to express themselves is to get involved in campus organizations that support their interests.

Over the past few years, daily numbered reports have typically not been welcome or pleasant news. But this week, Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is excited to report some very positive figures—and they are certainly worth sharing.

Take a step into history by taking virtual tour of Auschwitz. The Auschwitz Virtual Tour entails regular online sessions about the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. This is not a regular webinar or seminar. In fact, it is the most faithful representation of a physical visit to the Auschwitz memorial site. The delivery is significantly augmented by historical footage, histories of former prisoners, visualizations, aerial overviews, and contemporary filming.

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate cultures, traditions, and histories. It’s also a time to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Native people. We also prioritize an education for the general community on tribes and the hardships that they have and still face. We encourage you to listen and uplift the voices of our Native student-athletes.

You’re invited to join us in November for the Williams 25th Anniversary Celebration Series! Save the date for these exciting events!

​​​​​​​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.