A STRATEGY FOR GROWTH

Academic Program
Through the Sun Lake Education Center (SLEC), Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) offers non-credit and credit computer literacy courses, non-credit personal enrichment courses, and the Institute of Learning for Seniors programs.

In order to minimize the need for new buildings and to optimize the current facility, the SLEC Coordinator is working diligently with selected academic division chairs and faculty to expand class offerings during less utilized dates and times. However, the need for additional space is mandatory to address projected growth and to accommodate additional students and classes. Physical size limitations of the existing classrooms prohibit the expansion into traditional academic course offerings that normally employ standard 25-35 students per class ratios.

Access to additional classrooms will allow for general education courses such as English Composition, Communication, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences, and a broader Computer Literacy program.

A large portion of the enrollment at SLEC is in non-credit areas. In order to maintain the current level of support to the senior residents and increase credit course offerings, normal size classrooms, i.e., 750-900 net square feet, will be needed to support courses such as English, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Humanities, and Communication. While these classes are currently offered at the Pecos and Williams campuses, there is also significant growth anticipated in the Greater Sun Lakes area.

Existing Facilities
The complex is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Riggs Road and Alma School Road. This parcel is within the boundaries of the City of Chandler, but remains unincorporated and is just one mile north of Maricopa County and Pinal County line.

The SLEC comprises 5,000 GSF at the 9.5 acre Sun Lakes Health Center complex, and houses a computer lab, three general classrooms, a gathering area, general in-take area, and administrative offices.