“GALVESTON COLLEGE - a beacon of light guiding lifelong learning.”
Galveston College Mission
“GALVESTON COLLEGE creates accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high-quality educational programs and services.”
Galveston College Goals
The college will:
* Provide dynamic programs of study and conduct appropriate cultural activities to meet the needs of a diverse student body that is reflective of the community and service area constituents.
* Provide comprehensive student support services that enhance student success.
* Provide effective admissions processes and financial assistance to those who qualify so that students may achieve their educational goals.
* Provide effective recruitment and retention processes.
* Provide a qualified and diverse faculty and staff, through fair hiring processes and continuous professional development.
* Provide facilities and grounds that create a physical environment conducive to learning in the 21st Century.
* Provide and continuously improve technology collect and store data, provide required information, support learning needs, and facilitate effective communications.
* Provide effective and accountable management of resources. Seek additional resources to support the mission of the college.
* Conduct and document comprehensive institutional research, planning, and information services that support continuous improvement of every facet of college operations.
* Meet all federal, state, local, and accreditation agency accountability standards for operations and quality.
In accordance with Texas Education Code, Section 130.003, the college shall provide:
* Technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
* Vocational programs leading directly to employment in semiskilled and skilled occupations;
* Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
* Continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading;
* Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students;
* A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;a Workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs;
* Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults;
* Such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or local governing boards in the best interest of post secondary education in Texas.
Galveston College Values
The shared values listed below are among the beliefs which guide Galveston College in the development of its mission, goals, programs, and services:
* Access
* Achievement
* Diversity
* Excellence
* Integrity
* Respect
* Stewardship
Galveston College (GC) is a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas. GC is led by a president who is answers to nine member publicly elected Board of Regents.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of GC is comprised of the following:
On November 2, 1935 voters approved the creation of the Galveston Junior College District. However, the subsequent 1936 election to support the new district via a property tax failed, as did several other attempts.
In the mid 1960s, the creation of a college district on the Galveston County mainland – which ultimately led to the opening of College of the Mainland – motivated Galveston citizens to revive attempts at constructing a campus on the Island. After obtaining an opinion from the Texas Attorney General that the district – though never funded – was legally still intact, in 1966 the citizens finally passed a vote for a tax rate to support the new institution. In September 1967 – almost 32 years after the district was created – Galveston College opened its doors to students.
Galveston College originally operated in a building that had formerly been occupied by an orphanage -- a building that is still part of the school and houses several auditoriums in addition to the college's administrative offices. Over the past 39 years the school has expanded several times through bond issues and grants by local families and foundations. At one point in the 1980s the college was composed of two campuses, the Main campus at 41st and Avenue Q and the Fort Crockett Campus near 53rd Street and Avenue U. During the 1990s land around the main campus was purchased and additional classrooms and facilities were constructed. This allowed for the consolidation of Fort Crockett campus into the main campus.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,330 | $ 2,230 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 720 | $ 1,440 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 358 | $ 358 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,842 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 653 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,220 | 7% | |
Any Aid: |
60% |
