What You Need
To Know This Week
March 11, 2020
Classes are in session at all Gavilan College locations. There have been 0 reports of COVID-19 at Gavilan College.

If the situation changes, the college will send out a GavALERT to all staff and students. If you are taking classes at more than one college, please be aware that all Gavilan College communications will be clearly identified as coming from Gavilan College.
Novel Coronavirus, Covid-19, F AQs and Resources
Important Dates and Deadlines

Deadline to apply for Gavilan Scholarships: April 5

Spring Break - April 6 - April 12

Friday, April 17 - SPRING GRADUATION PETITIONS DUE - see a counselor to complete a petition to graduate.

Friday, April 24 - “W” DEADLINE: Semester-long courses dropped by this date appear on the student’s permanent record with a notation of “W” for withdrawn. The “W” deadline for a short-term/extended term course is 75% of the course meetings.


PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR GAVILAN COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Community Colleges Count! campaign for the census wants to hire two students from Gavilan College for PAID internships! Interns will receive training and commit to take on leadership roles . This internship pays $15 per hour for 10 hours per week. It is flexible to work with your school schedule.

THE 2020-2021 GAVILAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS STILL OPEN!

Apply Now to be a 2020 Garlic Festival Ambassador! 

Share your love of garlic and Gilroy! Now accepting applications for Gilroy Garlic Festival Ambassadors to represent the Festival at special events, meet with Festival guests from around the world and participate in cultural exchange programs with Gilroy's Sister Cities and gain leadership experience.

Earn valuable scholarships to help you further your education. Open to residents ages 18-24 in Gilroy and surrounding communities. Application deadline is March 21, 2020.

Upcoming Events

At this time, Gavilan College classes remain in session, however public events and gatherings will be suspended through the end of March.

Please note the following actions:
  • Outside use of campus facilities: All outside use of campus facilities will be suspended until the end of March. 
  • Cosmetology: Services to the public are suspended through the end of March.
  • Athletics: teams may compete, however no audiences will be permitted.
  • Board of Trustees Meetings, Community Meetings: The March meeting of the Board of Trustees and the Community Meeting on San Benito County campus will proceed, however measures will be taken to stream these events online and encourage remote participate via zoom technology. The President’s Forums for the month of March are canceled (March 12 and March 26th).
  • High School Educational Forums: The Educational Forums scheduled for Mt. Madonna High School. Christopher High School, Gilroy High School, Sobrato High school, Live Oak High School and Anzar High School, are canceled. 
  • Study Abroad: the orientation meeting on March 21 for Study Abroad is canceled. We will take an interest list but will be following guidelines from the State Department and Centers for Disease control on international travel.
  • Scholarship workshops: We will cancel in-person workshops and make content available online.
  • Event cancellations. The following one-time March events have been canceled or postponed:
  • Career Fair – March 12
  • Bach to Blues – March 14
  • Nursing and Allied Health Department College Fair – March 18
  • Just-in-Time Mobile Food Pantry – March 19
  • Student Voices Talent Show – March 28
Some Helpful Resources
Free Tutoring!


Walk-ins Welcome!
The Tutoring Center is located in Library 168

(408) 848-4811
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Online Health and Wellness Resources
Your health and wellness are important and connected to your ability to succeed as a student. Wellness Central is a free online health and wellness resource that is available 24/7 in your space at your pace.

Students enrolled in credit courses have access to WellVia, a telehealth and telemedicine service provided via telephone and secure video by board-certified physicians. The first consultation is FREE of cost to the student.
Counseling
(408) 848-4723
(408) 852-2895
Food Pantry available in LI 135
The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) is responsible for reviewing Measure X expenditures, with quarterly meetings open to the public. A student representative is needed! This position will start in May 2020 and continue over the next year.

Interested in volunteering? Here’s a brief overview of what’s involved:
  • Meeting frequency: Quarterly (four meetings per year)
  • Time commitment: 1-year and 2-year terms, with the option for renewing
  • Purpose: To ensure the District is expending bond proceeds only for the purposes set forth in Measure X, as approved by the voters

To apply, complete the CBOC application on the Measure X website:  http://gavilanmeasurex.org/application-for-membership/

Hours of Operation: Spring 2020
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS:  Mon – Thurs 8am – 5pm, Fri 10am – 2pm.
ACCESSIBLE EDUCTION CENTER (AEC): Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES: M-F 8-5
ATHLETICS: M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AVIATION: M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BOOKSTORE: Monday - Thursday: 9am-3pm, Fridays: 9 am-12pm
BUSINESS OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

CalWORKS / FRESH SUCCESS: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weds: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., fFri: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CAFETERIA : M-f: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
CAREER EDUCATION: M-F 8-5
CASHIER: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm, Wednesday: 10:30-5:00pm
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Please call or email for appointment; [email protected]
CONTINUING EDUCATION (Noncredit): Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m
DISTANCE EDUCATION: Open virtually, anytime with a 0-12 hour response time. Trouble tickets can be filled out here:  http://www.gavilan.edu/student/online/ticket.php o r email  [email protected] .

EARLY SUPPORT (formerly Basic Skills): Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
EOPS / CARE: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FINANCIAL AID: Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 10am-2pm
FOOD PANTRY: M 9:15-4:45, T & TH 8:15am-4:45pm, W 9:15am-6:15pm, F Closed
HOLLISTER SITE: M-Th 8-6 and Fridays 8-5

LIBRARY : Gilroy: Mon-Thu  8am-8pm,, Fri  8am-3pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday,
Hollister - Wed 9am-1pm, Morgan Hill - Mon 8am-12pm

MATH LAB: Mon - Weds 9am - 6pm, Thurs 9am - 4pm, Fri & Sat 10am - 2pm
MESA / TRiO: Mondays - Thursdays 8 am - 5 pm; Fridays 8 am - 4 pm
MORGAN HILL SITE: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 6 pm Friday 8 am to 5 pm

PAYROLL: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

STEM CENTER: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
STUDENT HEALTH / STUDENT SERVICES: M and W 8am to 3pm, T and Th 8am to 6:30pm Fridays 8am to 5pm
STUDENT PAYMENT OFFICE: Mon. and Tues: 8:30am-5:00pm, Weds: 10:30am-5:00pm, Thurs: 8:30am-5:00pm,
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

WELCOME CENTER
Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 10 am-2 pm
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