Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 Gaston College Student Handbook 
    
2020-21 Gaston College Student Handbook [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

STUDENT AFFAIRS


Student Affairs Vision Statement

The Student Affairs Division supports the mission of Gaston College by providing educational services that improve learning and advance student success.

Students Affairs Expected Student Outcomes

Department

Goals in Support of *Mission and Reason for Goal

Relation to *Strategic Plan

Strategic Direction

Strategy

Admissions and Educational Partnerships

As a result of completing the New Student Orientation, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of programs and services available at the College.

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Students served by the Admissions Office will demonstrate a high level of satisfaction with the Admissions Office.

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Early College students in their junior year will meet with the College Liaison to create a two year plan.

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Early College students in their junior year will develop an academic plan for completion.

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Career and College Promise students will feel better prepared for their future goals.

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Career and College Promise students will be successful with grades of C or higher in college courses. 1 1

Advising and Testing Services

Students will demonstrate a high level of satisfaction with academic advising provided by Advising staff.

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Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs

Students will demonstrate their ability to apply for financial aid by applying.

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Students assisted in the Financial Aid Office will demonstrate a high level of satisfaction with the overall service provided by the Financial Aid Office staff.

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Records and Registration

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the degree evaluation tool in WebAdvisor.

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Student Success and Retention

The student body will have a level of awareness of the Counseling department and services that are available.

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Students who receive services through TRIO Student Support Services or the Student Emergency Assistance Fund will be more likely to re-enroll or graduate as of the next fall. 1 1, 11

Student Life

Student leaders will demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to lead teams, including but not limited to meeting management, motivation, budgeting, program planning, and effective communication skills.

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Student Conduct

Students involved in the conduct process will demonstrate improved behavior by not engaging in future violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

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*Please visit the Gaston College website at gaston.edu for information on the College’s Mission and 2019-2024 Strategic Plan.