GCC’s fall 2007 enrollment number stood at 1,794 students.
The fall 2009 enrollment represents the highest enrollment in the college’s history, according to GCC registrar Patrick Clymer.
GCC students are taking an average of 9.44 credit hours, or approximately three classes.
The top six programs of interest to enrolled students are the apprenticeship program, and degree and certificate programs in allied health (including medical assisting pre-nursing, and practical nursing), criminal justice, liberal arts, education, and early childhood education.
“The dramatic increase in enrollment at GCC is representative of students’ desire to not only be an integral part of the impending military buildup, as the enrollment in the apprenticeship program indicates, but also to increase their earning power, as the enrollment in our degree and certificate programs indicates,” said GCC president Dr. Mary Okada.
Okada also credited GCC’s first-ever enrollment drive at Micronesia Mall, the college’s outreach program in the villages, and its Express Registration on campus with making Guam Community College more accessible to students.
“Our primary concern is our students,” Okada said. “We are here to help them develop the skills they need to be competitive in the workplace, and providing easier access to our courses is part of that goal.”
Thespians meeting
THESPIANS of the Western Pacific Islands will have a meeting on Friday, Sept. 4, for students in grades six through 12 who are interested in participating in the annual chapter play.
Meeting times are 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and will be held at Marianas High School, room 101D. Contact Harold Easton at 237-3230 for more information.
Beautify CNMI meeting today
THE monthly Beautify CNMI meeting will take place today in the DEQ conference room at 3:30 p.m.
The main topic of discussion will be the International Coastal Cleanup Day scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19. Red flag on Rota
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality says water samples collected from Rota’s recreational beaches and storm drainages Coral Garden and Mobil Storm Drain contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria.
DEQ advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Chamorro radio talk show program
THE Chamorro radio talk show program called “Marianas Agupa” and hosted by Glenn H. Manglona will feature Herman Q. Guerrero, a former member of the Marianas Political Status Commission on Magic 100.3 FM, Saturday, Sept. 5, fom 9 to 11 in the morning.
Discussions will focus on Covenant provisions and the relationship between the U.S. and the people of the Northern Marianas.
The phone line of the radio station will be open to listeners who may want to ask questions during the show.
