List of Groups

All Student Government 5 Special Programs 11 Clubs and Orgs 23 Campus Life 1 Department 14

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Group Details

Dues/Membership Duration
Select Adult Education Noncredit Department's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Adult Education Noncredit Department

Department

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select American Sign Language Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

American Sign Language Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Academic, engagement, community, social , ASL, allies, club

Mission

Mission
The purpose of the club is to help students become more involved within the Deaf community. We also are here to help any ASL students practice their signs. We want everyone in the club to become more confident in their signing skills and have fun.

Advisor: Juti Seshie (jseshie@cccd.edu)

Meetings:
Wednesdays at 4:30pm in the Student Center

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Anime Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Anime Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, clubs, community, anime, social , arts, allies, club

Mission Membership Benefits

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of this club is to bring together a community of anime fans on the GWC campus to form great connections through this specific hobby.
We will also strive to spread positivity with the power of anime itself.

Advisor: Nelson Contreras (ncontreras9@cccd.edu)
President: Sabrina Marquez (smarquez22@student.cccd.edu)

Weekly meetings:
Thursdays, 1:00pm - 3:00 pm Location: Language Arts Center #127

Membership Benefits
All students that attend Golden West College are eligible for
membership. As long as they are civil and do not promote violence
in club meetings or club related events. Members who attend at
least one meeting are eligible for voting privileges. Faculty and
members are allowed to attend meetings but will not be voting
members.

Lifetime membership
Select Arts & Letters Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Arts & Letters Club

Clubs and Orgs - community, social , club, arts

Mission

Mission

This is a welcoming community directed to expressing different forms of creativity, such as literature, reading, writing, drawing, music, art, and much more! Our purpose is to create connections with others through understanding and sharing our creativities

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select ASPIRE's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

ASPIRE

Special Programs - Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, community, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The ASPIRE Program at Golden West College is designed to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students by providing culturally responsive resources and services that promote academic success, leadership, and personal growth.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Associated Students of Golden West College's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Associated Students of Golden West College

Student Government - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Governance, engagement, student life, community

Membership Benefits

Contact: Jovani V. Figueroa, Student Activities Assistant, Stephanie Smallshaw, Marisol Avalos, Dennis Nanez, Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits
Members of Student Government share active and vital roles in the governance process at Golden West College. Executive Student Council members are elected by the general student body or appointed when vacancies occur.

In addition to the elected board, the Student Council at GWC consists of five Standing Committees that assist in the organization and operation of campus programs and events: Publicity, Student Interest, Finance, College Life, and Sustainability. Standing Committees are chaired by the corresponding Vice President from the Executive Student Council. Any Golden West College student who is enrolled in five (5) units at GWC and has a 2.0 GPA may apply online to serve on an ASGWC Standing Committee as a Student Delegate. Applications are available online and are accepted throughout the year.

Lifetime membership
Select Basic Needs's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Basic Needs

Special Programs

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select California Nursing Students' Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

California Nursing Students' Association

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, engagement, student life, clubs, community, social , Nursing, club

Membership Benefits

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits
Any student enrolled at Golden West College in its state-approved program leading to
licensure as a registered nurse (associate degree) or is currently enrolled in prerequisites
leading to acceptance into the GWC Nursing Program is eligible for membership on
GWCNSA.
Active membership may be extended up to six months beyond completion of a
student’s program in nursing as stated in the NSNA and CNSA bylaws regarding
membership.

Lifetime membership
Select Campus Engagement Commitee's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Campus Engagement Commitee

Student Government - Interprofessional, Governance, engagement, student life, clubs, community, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The Campus Engagement Committee is comprised of students who plan and implement ASGWC programs and events throughout the year. The Campus Engagement Committee is chaired by the Director of Campus Engagement and meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters.

Meeting Times:
Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Student Services Center 1350

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Campus Life Office's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Campus Life Office

Campus Life - engagement, student life, community

Mission Membership Benefits

Contact: Jovani V. Figueroa, Student Activities Assistant, Stephanie Smallshaw, Email group officers

Mission
Our mission is to support your journey, helping you become a well-rounded individual prepared for future challenges.

Membership Benefits
At the Campus Life Office, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and engaging campus experience. We provide professional development, leadership, and educational opportunities that nurture student growth through service learning and civic engagement. By participating in student government, clubs, and volunteer programs, you will learn valuable skills, share idea, and grow personally and professionally.

Lifetime membership
Select Career Center's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Career Center

Department - Academic

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select College Foundation & Community Relations's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

College Foundation & Community Relations

Department

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Dance Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Dance Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, social , arts, allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of the organization shall be to create an inclusive dance community where a student will use their creativity to choreograph on other students and perform for GWC Dance Department Concerts and events on campus and in the community complying with the Coast Community College District Policies and the state of California Education Code.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select DSPS's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

DSPS

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select EOPS's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

EOPS

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select EOPS/CARE/Guardian Scholars Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

EOPS/CARE/Guardian Scholars Club

Clubs and Orgs - Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, community, social , allies

Mission Membership Benefits

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Participation in the EOPS/CARE/Guardian Scholars Club provides individuals with the opportunity to network and expand their support system. It also gives them a greater connection to the GWC campus.

Membership Benefits
Club participation develops individual leadership skills and experience working in a multicultural environment. As well as, develop communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relationships.

Lifetime membership
Select Equity's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Equity

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Financial Aid's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Financial Aid

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Flex Day

Department - Academic

Mission

Membership Benefits

This group is restricted to Group members

Lifetime membership
Select Fresh Success's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Fresh Success

Special Programs

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Gaming & E-Sports Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Gaming & E-Sports Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, clubs, community, social , Digital, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of the organization shall be to practice, discuss, learn about, and play video games now popularized as esports, complying with the Coast Community College District Policies and the state of California Education Code.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select GLASA Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

GLASA Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, community, social , LGBTQ, allies, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of this club is to raise awareness of the rights of the LGBTQ community and to promote a safe environment for greater understanding of the LGBTQ community.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 1pm - 2pm
Multi-Cultural Center - 2nd floor of Student Union

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Golden Pride's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Golden Pride

Special Programs

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Golden West Events's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Golden West Events

Special Programs - Social/Recreational, Academic, engagement, student life, clubs, social

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Health Center's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Health Center

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select History Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

History Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Academic, engagement, clubs, community, social , arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
We are a group of historical enthusiasts who engage in open talks in a Salon-style format. We also play historical games, travel to museums and re-enactments, and attend the Renaissance Fair. The club also provides access to monthly historical publications, degree/transfer information, and research/career opportunities to students interested in furthering their study in the field of History.

Advisor: Sunshine McClain (smcclain@gwc.cccd.edu)

Meeting Times:
Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Language Arts 308

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Innovators Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Innovators Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Academic, Interest/Affinity, engagement, clubs, community, social , club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of our club is to provide students of all majors the opportunity in having real world hands-on experiences in design thinking, maker spaces, and innovative technology.

Advisor: Herman Singh

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Language Arts 127

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select International Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

International Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, engagement, clubs, community, allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The mission of the International Club is to offer a welcoming community, support, and friendship among the international and domestic students at Golden West College through activities that promote understanding, awareness, mutual respect, and inclusion for different cultures and beliefs.

Advisor: Hop Nguyen - hnguyen688@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Bi-Weekly Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LRC 250

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select International Students Program's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

International Students Program

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Legislative Affairs Committee's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Legislative Affairs Committee

Student Government - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Governance, engagement, clubs, community, social , club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The Legislative Affairs Committee provides an opportunity for students to advocate for changes that positively impact student success. Students on this committee recommend policy changes and suggest solutions for student issues. The Legislative Affairs Committee is chaired by the Director of Legislative Affairs and meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters.

Meeting Times:
Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Student Services Center 2400

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Lunch Table Gaming Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Lunch Table Gaming Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , club

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select MESA Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

MESA Club

Special Programs - Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, engagement, clubs, community, social , club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Alex Letourneau - aletourneau@cccd.edu

Bi-Weekly Meetings
Mondays 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Math & Science 218

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
MESA Program

Special Programs - Academic

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Mi Casa Club (Puente)'s group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Mi Casa Club (Puente)

Special Programs - Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , arts, allies, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisors:
Nancy Fong - nfong@gwc.cccd.edu
Jessica Patapoff - jpatapoff@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Tuesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Multi-Cultural Center - 2nd floor Student Union

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select N.E.R.D. - Science Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

N.E.R.D. - Science Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interest/Affinity, clubs, social , arts, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Travis Vail - tvail@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Tuesdays 5pm - 5:30pm
Math & Science 254

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Native Scholars & Allies's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Native Scholars & Allies

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, engagement, clubs, community, social , arts, allies, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Jorge Quiroz Moreno

Meeting Times:
2nd & 4th Mondays 3pm - 4pm
Learning Resource Center Lounge

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Philosophy Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Philosophy Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Academic, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , arts, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Philosophy Club aims to provide students a space to discuss important philosophical topics, such as the meaning of life, what's good or bad, how we know we know things, and what is beautiful or valuable. The club is held as a Socratic forum, and each club meeting will focus on a major topic. Additionally, Philosophy Club aims to provide a space to think critically and discuss these topics in a civil manner; club members can expect to learn how to become better communicators and better at presenting their opinions

Advisor: Noah Levin - nlevin@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
2nd & 4th Thursdays
Language Arts 201

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Physics Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Physics Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, clubs, social , club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Mark Thomason - mthomason3@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Bi-Weekly Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm
Language Arts 127

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Psi Beta & Psychology Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Psi Beta & Psychology Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, engagement, clubs, community, social , arts, allies, club, arts

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Amy Jennings - ajennings13@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Thursday 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Language Arts 301

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Public Safety

Department

Mission

Mission
Welcome to the Golden West College Public Safety Department. Our Public Safety team is committed to providing the highest quality in public safety and operations and ensure a safe and secure learning environment for the entire Golden West community. We work with our partners on and off campus to provide and foster a climate that allows individuals to study, work, and visit campus in a safe environment. We offer a variety of services to our students, faculty, staff, and guests. Our officers are available 24/7 to receive reports of suspicious activities and take requests for services such as safety escorts, lost and found, and building lock out assistance. Public Safety Officers are responsible for the parking and traffic enforcement on campus in addition to the initial investigation and documentation of campus incidents.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Publicity Committee's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Publicity Committee

Student Government - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Governance, engagement, community, social , Digital

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The Publicity Committee creates marketing and publicity campaigns to promote ASGWC events and initiatives throughout the year. The Publicity Committee is chaired by the Director of Publicity and meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters.

Meeting times:
Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Student Services Center 1350

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Puente's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Puente

Special Programs

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
SOMOS

Special Programs

Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
SOMOS promotes cultural belonging through community engagement, advocacy, professional development, and college initiatives that align with the college mission to strengthen and increase CLH representation and collaborate with college leadership on relevant topics.

Membership Benefits
SOMOS promotes cultural belonging through community engagement, advocacy, professional development, and college initiatives that align with the college mission to strengthen and increase CLH representation and collaborate with college leadership on relevant topics.

Lifetime membership
Select Student Veterans Organization's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Student Veterans Organization

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, clubs, community, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The SVO is a student club at GWC that is made up of student veterans and general students. The club’s focus and goals are to create and promote a positive campus experience while attending GWC. Learn more by signing up today or visiting our VRC

Advisor: Logan Shreve - lshreve@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Bi-Weekly Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Student Services Building

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select SUITS Law Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

SUITS Law Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , allies, club, law

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Joel Powel - jpowell52@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Language Arts 103

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Sustainability Committee's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Sustainability Committee

Student Government - Social/Recreational, Professional, Academic, Interprofessional, Governance, engagement, clubs, community, social , allies

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The Sustainability Committee aims to make Golden West College a more earth-friendly campus by advocating for more sustainable practices. The committee strives to educate, engage, and involve the campus community in sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Director of Sustainability and meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters.

Meeting Times:
Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Title IX's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Title IX

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Transfer Center's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Transfer Center

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Turning Point USA Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Turning Point USA Club

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Professional, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , allies

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Jill Kiefer - jkiefer2@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting times:
Bi-Weekly Thursday 12:45pm - 2:15pm
Student Services Center 1350

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select UMOJA's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

UMOJA

Special Programs

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Veterans Center's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Veterans Center

Department

Contact: Email group officers

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Vietnamese Catholic Student Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Vietnamese Catholic Student Association

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, engagement, clubs, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
The purpose of this Association is to establish and develop leadership skills as well as to raise awareness of social responsibilities and charitable services to encourage students to be engaged and involved in the community and to live a catholic faith.

Advisors:
Teresa Nguyen - tnguyen1831@gwc.cccd.edu
Bridget Vu - brvu@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
TBD

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Vietnamese Student Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Vietnamese Student Association

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, clubs, community, anime, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
VSA provides a place to learn the Vietnamese culture, share the language and make friends along the way. This club supports the local Vietnamese community while also providing a place of security for those of Vietnamese descent. We aim to build unity and encourage leadership development among Vietnamese American students and students of other ethnic groups.

Advisor: Tammie Tran - ttran19@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
Monthly - 2nd Tuesday
Language Arts 101

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Select Young Americans for Freedom's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Young Americans for Freedom

Clubs and Orgs - Social/Recreational, Interest/Affinity, clubs, community, social , allies, club

Mission

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
Advisor: Bud Benneman - bbenneman@gwc.cccd.edu

Meeting Times:
TBD

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership