Campus Activities
All students at Glendale Community College are encouraged to participate in at least one activity in addition to the regular program of study.  There are local and national honorary organizations which students may be invited to join. There are also elective offices on the student government associations on campus.

A wide variety of clubs are open to all students attending the college.

Musical interests may be expanded in the acapella choir, chamber singers, orchestral and band ensembles, and opera workshop. 

Dramatic talents find outlet in the plays which are staged throughout the year.

Intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the total student activity program. Men and women have the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate sports competition. Students desiring to try out for any team should contact the coach of the sport prior to the start of the school year.

Women's	Men's
Basketball  Cross Country Soccer Softball Tennis Track/Field Volleyball Tennis	Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track/Field

Band (s)
Director: William Humbert
MU-120
(623) 845-3726
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/performingarts/music.htm

The Glendale College Band provides the opportunity for former High School Band members to continue performing without the time commitment commonly associated with the many extra demands of pre-college programs.

The Band rehearses daily from 10:00 to 10:50 A.M.  During the Fall semester the band serves as the Band for football home games and as the Symphonic Band as well.  Spring semester includes concert performances by the GCC Symphonic Band and a Spring Concert Tour.

The Director reserves the right to approve membership on the basis of musical ability, cooperation, attitude and attendance. For Scholarship information contact Mr. Humbert at the Director of Bands Office. Messages will be returned.

The GCC Percussion Ensemble is a performance group which studies percussion literature from a diverse number of world musical traditions. The group performs on a wide variety of traditional and experimental percussion instruments, and serves as a laboratory group for improving percussive and music reading skills. The ensemble invites percussionists of experience to participate in rehearsals and several concerts held both on and off campus throughout the semester.

This select group is chosen through audition by the director. The group performs music especially written or arranged for vocal chamber ensembles, from Renaissance to Jazz. Their attire is contemporary dress or tuxedos and long dresses, depending on the nature of the performance. The group performs in much the same capacity as the Concert Choir, in addition to performances for community and civic groups.  Each Spring semester the Chamber Singers join the Concert Choir for a four day tour. 

Cheerleaders are selected during tryouts in May. The group performs at Football and Basketball games. For further information contact the Athletics Office at (623) 845-3040.

The Chamber Ensemble is a guitar ensemble; duets, trio's, quartets, and large ensembles. The ensemble is open to any student by audition. Performances may involve travel to local libraries, fairs, and other area colleges and universities.

The choir performs a number of times throughout the year. These performances include college assemblies, concerts in high schools, and two formal concerts, one held during the Christmas season and the other in the spring.

Each Spring, the choir tours various areas. This trip brings publicity to Glendale Community College and affords the members a fine opportunity to sing and work together.

There are many fine experiences and friendships formed during the year.  Picnics and social functions, as well as hard work, make the choir an outstanding group on campus and in the community.  The choir is open to any student at Glendale Community College. The director reserves the right to approve membership on the basis of musical ability, cooperation, and attitude.

Performing throughout the state, PHYSICAL GRAFFITI is the student dance company made up of intermediate to advanced level classes. Auditions are held each semester the week prior to the start of classes, and are open to all GCC students. The dance program presents two full concerts each year presenting the work of faculty, student, and guest choreographers.

The dance program also co-sponsors a state choreography competition each year for professional and student choreographers whose works are placed on the student dance company. In addition, guest artists and master teachers are a regular part of the program.

A wide variety of dramatic performances including three major plays and a musical are produced during the academic year. Participation is open to all registered students. Actors may audition for roles, backstage crews may sign up with the director. Auditions are held in the Performing Arts Center early each semester. Please contact Ms. Ludders for additional information.

Public Speaking, Oral Interpretation and Debate, and Reader's Theatre are some of the activities in which Forensics is involved. Several out-of-town or out-of-state trips may be taken for speech competition. 

Jazz performance at GCC includes day and evening sessions. Performances are held on campus and on tours throughout Arizona and California. The Monday night Jazz Ensemble is a rehearsal band and  on occasion showcases for special events and concerts throughout the area.

The study of musical and staging techniques as a basis for performance is the class's basic criteria. The singers present one or two productions during the school year.

Advisor Name	Office	Telephone
Casey Furlong	HT2 110	(623) 845-3387
Pam Hall	03-110	(623) 845-3825
Johnnie May	02-104	(623) 845-3538
Dean Terasaki	03-116	(623) 845-3759

http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/traveler

Open to all students interested in editing and publishing the campus creative arts magazine, The Traveler. Editorial staff solicits and then selects poetry and prose, photography, and artwork from student submissions.

The student newspaper, "The Voice," is written, edited and produced in the three-credit-hour class, (JRN215) "News Production" listed in the schedule of classes. Contributions are also accepted from students not enrolled in the class. 

The course is an application of the basic journalism skills of photography, reporting, writing, editing, page design, advertising, computer pagination, and computer graphics. 

"The Voice" provides the school population with current news and human interest stories, and is an open forum for the free exchange of ideas through the opinion and commentary pages. It is published biweekly on Fridays.

Associated Students 
Advisor: TBD
SU Building
(623) 845-3526
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/Studentlife/asgelectionpacket.htm

The purpose of Associated Students (AS) is to promote and maintain, in cooperation with the administration and faculty, a democratic college community life. AS serves the intellectual, moral, physical, and social needs and interests of the student body. AS attempts to strengthen the unity of purpose between the students, campus clubs, the faculty and the administration; to broaden the representative character of student government; and foster recognition of the rights of students.

The Associated Students strive to accomplish these goals through such events as Homecoming, Club Fairs, and to provide scholarships to students.

AS welcomes suggestions in an effort to improve service to the campus. Day students are encouraged to observe or participate in AS meetings every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Students are also welcome to visit the AS office located in the same building or call 623.845.3526.

Additional information about Associated Student Government may be found on their web page at: http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/ASG

The Evening Students' Government (ESG) serves evening students.

The ESG Executive Board is elected by the evening student body each September, for a one-year term. The Executive Board furthers the goals of adult education and the needs of the community by serving as a link of communication between the students and the college administration.

The Executive Board also hosts art shows, entertainment events, evening student social activities, and other functions. ESG purchases art for the College art collection and lobbies in Washington, D.C. on behalf of students.

Any student may attend the ESG Executive Board meetings. Students who are interested in serving with the Evening Students' Government Board should inquire at the ESG Information Booth in the Student Union, or call 623.845.3534.

Additional information about Evening Students' Government may be found on their web page at: http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/ESG

Honors Program
Coordinator: Dr. Mary Leskovsky
LA-126
(623) 845-3650
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/Honors/index.html

Recent graduates from an NCA accredited high school in Maricopa County may apply for the Honors Program and the Presidents' Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must verify that they rank in the top 15% of their graduating class in the 6th, 7th or 8th semester. Eligible students must enroll in the academic year following high school graduation. Enrollment in any institution other than one of the Maricopa Community Colleges (summers excepted) will nullify the Presidents' Scholarship.

Recent high school graduates who did not rank in the top 15% of their respective high school classes or who graduated from non-NCA-accredited high schools are eligible to apply for the Presidents' Scholarship if they have scored exceptionally high on the ASSET Placement Test.

Presidents' Scholars receive an award of up to $600 each semester, provided they are not required to enroll in remedial courses numbered below 100. Students enrolled in remedial courses will have their awards adjusted by the cost of tuition and fees for the remedial course(s). The Presidents' Scholarship is automatically renewed for a total of four (4) consecutive semesters (two years), summer session excluded (not covered), provided that all of the requirements are met each semester. Failure to comply with the requirements will result in loss of scholarship, which cannot be reinstated.

To retain a Presidents' Scholarship, students must:

• Complete a minimum of 12 credits within the semester (Pass/Fail credits excluded) each Fall and Spring semester.
• Complete at least one honors course each semester with a grade of "C" or higher.
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.250 or higher.
• Maintain a continuous enrollment for the four semesters (summer session excluded).
• Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.25 but no lower than 3.00 at the end of their first semester will retain their Presidents' Scholarship for their second semester only with the provision they raise their cumulative GPA to 3.25 prior to the start of their third semester.
• Students whose cumulative GPA  falls below 3.0 at the end of their first semester will lose their Presidents' Scholarship, which
• cannot be reinstated.
• Placement on academic probation or suspension will result in loss of scholarship, which cannot be reinstated.  See Academic Probation and Suspension in the College General Catalog for further information.

Continuing and Transfer Students May Apply for the Honors Fee Waiver Program.
Continuing and transfer students who have accumulated a minimum of 12 credits in courses numbered 100 level or above (Pass/Fail credits excluded) at Glendale Community College and who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.250 may apply for the Honors Fee Waiver Program. For acceptance, new honors applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from Glendale Community College faculty to Ms. Karen M. Dawson, Admissions and Records Office, prior to the start of classes. Students who are accepted will receive partial tuition and fee waivers based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled. Deadlines for applying for Honors Fee Waiver Program are August 24, for Fall semester and January 20 for Spring semester.

Requirements for Honors Fee Waiver Program:

• Complete within the semester the number of credits (Pass/Fail credits excluded) for which a partial fee waiver has been awarded.
• Complete at least one Honors course each semester with a grade of "C" or higher.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. (Cumulative GPA does not include all colleges/universities and summer courses.)

Phi Theta Kappa is an internationally recognized honor society with over 40,000 members currently enrolled in more than 800 two-year colleges in the United States and abroad. The purpose of this organization is to recognize academic achievement, promote scholarship, develop character, and to cultivate fellowship. Granted a charter of Glendale Community College, the Omicron Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, invites all students who have successfully completed twelve (12) credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average to join the organization. All students whose grade point average eventually rises to 3.5 or higher may contact the college at any time regarding membership.

Membership entitles the scholar, in one of many honored traditions, to wear the golden stole, the double honor cord and the mortarboard tassel at his/her commencement. Phi Theta Kappa offers a variety of activities.

Psi Beta is the national honor society for two-year college psychology students. Students do not have to be a psychology major to join, but must have taken Introduction to Psychology. Psi Beta members must have completed a minimum of twelve college credits with an overall 3.0 GPA. There is a one-time $55 membership fee. For more information please contact Dr. Jacobs in the Psychology Department, (623) 845-3741.

1. The club must benefit students.
2. The club must not be controlled by an outside organization or person.
3. The club must conduct itself in harmony with general college rules for all clubs and students.
4. Groups may assemble for the purpose of organizing a club, but then must follow proper procedures for approval.
5. The club must file with the Associate Dean of Student Life: a constitution, a set of regulations, and a statement of purpose, consistent with college policies.
6. The application must list at least fifteen (15) names of interested students.
7. The application must be approved by the Associated Students or the Evening Students' Government if an evening club.
8. The club must be approved by the College President.

*MCCD Administrative Procedures Regarding Religious Clubs on Campus. Religious clubs may be approved to participate in college affairs, subject to the following special regulations:

1. Application for Approval (New Organizations) Section 5.05 of the Student Policies must be followed.
2. Advisors - Faculty members may be designated during their hours of accountability to serve as advisors to religious clubs.
3. Membership - open to any interested student.
4. Authority of the College In Relation To Religious Group Activities - Any activity sponsored in the name of the college by a college-recognized, religious organization, shall be subject to all the rules and regulations governing college sponsored events.

Events - General
Planning and coordinating events is a process which requires adequate time. In general, the larger the anticipated participation in an event, the more time will be needed. 

Social Standards
A balanced social life for students is considered desirable and with this in mind, certain standards have been adopted.  All students are expected to conduct themselves according to accepted standards of society, and to bring credit to the college throughout the entire year. 

Specific guidelines are as follows:

1. All functions planned by any college organization are to be scheduled on the master activities calendar with the Associate Dean of Student Life, Room SU-109, (623) 845-3525.
2. All evening activities and parties must conclude by midnight.
3. There is to be no consumption or possession of intoxicating liquor at any function sponsored by a college organization which is held on the college campus. State law prohibits the use/misuse of, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or drugs which impair judgement, on state property. 
4. Guests at social functions are to observe college social standards.
5. All events shall have at least one advisor in attendance. Duties shall be (a) to be present at the beginning of the event, (b) to stay until the function is over, (c) to request the removal of anyone whom they consider not entitled to attendance because of improper conduct, or for any other good reason. Official advisors shall have administrative authority for the duration of the event.
6. The Advisor shall be responsible for the deposit, with the college fiscal agent, of monies collected at fund-raising events.
7. No college function shall be sanctioned unless it is consistent with the standards outlined above and has been approved by the Associate Dean of  Student Life. Group leaders, or students who wish to hold campus sponsored events, should contact the Office of Student Life for procedural details and guidelines, Student Union Building, Room SU-109, (623) 845-3522. 

Procedure - Fund-raising projects
are usually  held the first week of the month and may not be held if they are in direct competition with Food Services or the Bookstore. Vendors are limited to one visit per semester, and will be required to submit proof of general liability insurance. When an exception to the guideline is made, the activity must receive prior approval by the Associate Dean of Student Life and the respective manager.

1. Whether or not competition exists, shall be determined by the Associate Dean of Student Life and the manager of the respective area.
2. If the fund-raising event involves food, the request shall be directed to the Associate Dean of Student Life, fourteen working days prior to the event. The requesting organization is responsible to show evidence that they requested, and received, Department of Health Services approval.

Handling Money
Any collection of money by  organizations or activities must be accomplished using approved procedures. No cash disbursements are authorized. The procedure document is available in the Office of Student Life, SU-109.

Contracts
If contractual services are required in excess of $1,000.00 (i.e. for a speaker) a contract must be approved by the District Contracts Manager, who is the authorized representative of the Maricopa Community Colleges. For further information, contact the Associate Dean of Student Life or the campus Fiscal Agent (Cashier).