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Student Services
BOOKSTORE
Gulf Coast Community College maintains a bookstore in the Student Union West. The bookstore sells new and used books, school supplies, and Commodore apparel. The bookstore is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Bookstore hours during summer terms vary from those listed above. Books for Gulf/Franklin Center classes are sold at the Gulf/Franklin Center Bookstore Monday through Friday. During the final exam period of each semester, the bookstore at the main campus will buy back select titles from students.
LIBRARY
The GCCC library provides comprehensive library services, including reference, library instruction, reserve materials, and interlibrary loan. The library's resources include 80,000 books, 933 journal subscriptions, 360,000 microforms, and access to 65 databases. Computers are available for students to access the online catalog and databases. Virtual reference chat is available all hours the library is open. These services may also be accessed via the Internet at http://library.gulfcoast.edu. In addition to college-owned resources, the staff will help obtain information from other libraries.
COMPUTER LABS
Computer labs for the use by the students and staff of the college are located in the library. They are fully supported by the computing center and provide access to various types of multi-media tutorials as well as the Internet and Microsoft Office applications. These labs are available all hours the library is open. An open computer lab/library is also available at the Gulf/Franklin Center Monday through Friday.
PARKING
Green curb - Employee only
Blue curb - Handicapped only
Yellow curb - NO PARKING
Areas not marked as designated above are available for student parking. Students, faculty, and staff parking in restricted areas will be fined $5.00 for each offense. The fine must be paid in the Business Office or Bookstore within seven days or the fine will increase to $10.00. Vehicles parked in areas that create safety hazards in the opinion of the college or its designated security/law enforcement provider will be towed at the owner's expense. Funds generated by parking ticket payments go to a student loan fund sponsored by the Student Activities Board and administered by the Office of Financial Aid. A hold will be placed on school records for those students with unpaid parking tickets.
HOUSING
Gulf Coast Community College does not provide dormitories. A listing of rental housing is available for student use at the Information Desk in the Student Union East.
INSURANCE
The college has no accident or medical insurance available for students. If a student is not covered under a personal or family policy, the college strongly recommends that the student purchase such a policy from the agent of choice.
TUTORIAL SERVICES
The Success Center. The college provides tutorial support to Gulf Coast students through the Success Center located in Student Union West. The Success Center provides one-to-one tutorial support to students in all levels of math (through Calculus I), English, reading, accounting, and microcomputer applications. Also, students seeking assistance in meeting entry requirements for Gulf Coast certificate program can register with the Success Center to receive assistance in improving test scores. The Success Center also provides a variety of instructional resources in the form of DVDs, practice worksheets, and computer-based tutorials.
The Success Center offers day, evening, and weekend hours. Appointments are not necessary. Students enrolled in any of the following courses are automatically registered for the Success Center: MAT 0002, MAT 0024, ENC 0002, ENC 0021, REA 0001, or REA 0002. Students enrolled in other courses can register for the Success Center in Lifelong Learning located on the second floor of the Student Union East. For more information regarding Success Center services, call 872-3849.
GED Preparation. The college provides GED preparation through the Passport Program. Anyone 18 years of age or older who does not possess a standard high school diploma or GED or who is functioning below the ninth grade level is eligible for services. Orientations are held weekly. Students create their own schedules and work at their own pace. Day, evening, and weekend hours are available and all services are free of charge. For more information, call 872-3849.
Tutoring is available on a limited basis by appointment at both the Tyndall AFB Education Center and the Gulf/Franklin Center. Please check with the secretary on site for times and availability at each location.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are available for academic adjustment, personal concerns, and referral services. Care is taken to assure the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times. The Counseling Center is located in the Student Union East.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Gulf Coast Community College students are subject to college rules and policies and all public laws. Students who violate college rules or policies are subject to disciplinary action as provided in the Student Conduct Code found in the Student Handbook.
APPEALS
The Appeals Committee hears noninstructional student grievances. Students may appeal perceived misapplication of college policy by college officials outside the instructional area, which provides its own appeals process. The chair of the Appeals Committee (the Vice President of Student Support and Enrollment Management) may appoint appropriate subcommittees to deal with specific issues. A description of the membership of the Appeals Committee is in the current Student Handbook.
STUDENT OMBUDSMAN
Gulf Coast Community College has designated the director of student services to serve as the student ombudsman. The role of the ombudsman is to investigate student problems experienced at the college and to attempt to secure a satisfactory resolution.
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