Transition Services

Mission

Is to connect and meet the needs of the non-traditional students on our campus. This adult learning may be returning after a break in their academic goals, re-careering, or just beginning their college experience. These students have unique issues and challenges that could benefit from the ongoing support services. Support services have been designed to assist with this students unique needs and challenges, transitional issues, and to assist in developing strong academic plans.

Program Role & Function

These student's brings diverse skills, knowledge, personal life experiences, and work history to the classroom and college environment. Support services have been designed to assist with this students' unique needs, and challenges they face while pursuing their academic goals. Working closely with staff , faculty, and specific departments such as, Career and Placement on campus to coordinate and provide a supportive academic and campus environment, personal skill building and training, as well as career advising. Receiving support and guidance while attending CGCC can be a great relief in not having "TO DO IT ALONE".

Confidential appointments are made by:

Students, Peers, Staff or Faculty
Calling (480) 857-5188
Walking-in to request services
Crisis or emergency situations
Being referred through the Early Alert Retention and Success Program

Support Services provide may include:

Individual or Group Intervention
Individual or Group Short-Term Support Services
Personal , Academic, and Career Advising
Coordinating with campus resources to assist in Academic and Career planning
Connecting student to "Worcs" Women's Resource Circle of Support a student support group on campus

Reasons Students make seek support services?

Difficulty transitioning to college
Difficulty making a connection to their peer group or the college environment
Difficulty balancing personal responsibilities
Difficulty achieving academic or personal goals
Need to explore personal, academic and occupational goals

Reasons Staff and Faculty may refer students for support services?

When a student's presents themselves as being overwhelmed, stressed or showing signs of anxiety
When a student begins showing signs of difficulty adjusting or transitioning to college
When a student verbalizes confusion concerning their academic plan or goals
When a student is showing signs of having difficulty focusing, maintaining or completing assigned tasks
When a student shows inconsistency with classroom participation or progress
When a student verbalizes needing assistance in dealing with ongoing life challenges

Transition Friendly Classes

CGCC offers a series of classes tailored for adult learners. These "transition friendly" classes will help refresh your knowledge and skills that can support your academic success. You can find more information in our on-line schedule and the printed schedule of classes.

Current "Transition Friendly" Classes

CPD102AB Career Exploration
CPD102AH Stress Management
CPD103BA Women in Transition
CPD104 Career and Personal Development
CPD150 Strategies for College Success
CPD160 Introduction to Multiculturalism
CPD150AB Study Skills Development
CPD195AB Special Topics: Counseling and Personal Development
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication
COM110 Interpersonal Communication
MAT082 Basic Arithmetic
MAT091 Algebra/Anxiety Reduction
RDG081 Reading Improvement
RDG091 College Reading Skills
CPD160 Introduction to Multiculturalism

Transition Services works closely with "WoRCS" Women's Resource Circle of Support which is an established student organization at CGCC.