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It’s time again for the
Gallipolis Career College Summer Seminar Series!
This series of 12 seminars runs on Saturdays from June 15th to August
31st and includes a wide range of topics to help you and/or your
employees.
Approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, these
four hour seminars were an overwhelming success last year so we are
happy to offer them again. A complete list of seminars is included
below. Contact Bob Shirey, Bo Shirey, Mark Anthony or Wes Young at the
college (740-446-4367).
Financial Planning 1 - To help students understand proper financial
planning methods. Topics include retirement planning, mixed income and
social security.
Financial Planning 2 - To help students develop a long-term
investment plan for their life. Topics include foundations of investing,
annuities and mutual funds.
Dealing With Difficult People - To give students multiple options
and techniques for identifying and dealing with difficult people in all
walks of life, including at work and home.
Personal Budgeting and Finance - To help students learn how to
develop and follow a sensible budget and improve their personal finances
through tracking and follow through.
How to Start Your Own Business - To help students understand
their options when considering starting their own business. Topics
include different business structures, financing and business
management.
Internet Skills - To help students develop Internet skills to use
in their day-to-day lives. Topics include E-mail, job search, online
marketing, social media, and online auctions.
Customer Service - To help students understand how to use
customer service to improve customer profitability and retention,
whether they are employees or employers.
Time Management - To give students actionable strategies to improve their time management skills.
Decision Making - To give students logical and effective methods to improve their decision making skills.
Computer Skills 1 - To help students improve their computer skills.
Topics include Microsoft Word (document creation) and Windows
7.
Computer Skills 2 - To help students improve their computer skills. Topics include Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
Soft Skills Development - To help students improve the skills
employers are looking for in prospective employees. Topics include
promptness, work ethics, drug screening and professional development.
Eighteenth Annual Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
Kathy Davis
Gallipolis
Career College hosted its eighteenth annual celebration in honor of
National Administrative Professionals Week on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Over 150 students, staff, faculty and guests attended.
“The 2013 Theme for Administrative Professionals Day® is: Honoring the Office Professionals Who Make Offices Work.
The
local event is coordinated by Joy Staten, M.Ed., Director of Office
Administration Studies at GCC. Ms. Staten’s office administration
students assisted in the preparation and organization of the day’s
activities as a class participation project. The program included the
following speakers: Paula Blevins, Author and Motivational Speaker; Jim
Craft, Director of Communications, Gallipolis City Schools, Cindy
Sexton and Alicia Biland of Mane Designers’ and Lacie Skeen, (GCC
Graduate) Property Manager for WODA Management and Real Estate LLC.
Tommy Payne of Big Country 99 presented a live remote from 11:00 AM –
1:00 PM.
Over 100 door prizes (donated by various businesses
throughout the area) were distributed throughout the day. Thanks to the
following businesses: A & A Auto Detail, Bob’s Market, Box in A
Closet, Buffalo Wild Wings, CVS Pharmacy, Dailey Tire, Dominos, Elite
Tan, Ella’s Boutique, Fiesta Salons, French 500 Flea Market, Fresh Cut
Lawn Service, Fruth Pharmacy, Fur Peace Ranch, Health Aid Pharmacy,
Jay’s Auto Sales
Joe Hubble at Tri County Vending, Long John
Silver’s, Mane Designers, Michael & Friends, O’Dell True Value
Lumber, Once Again Consignment, Pretty Nails, Robbie’s BP, Shoe
Sensation, Solar Eclipse, Speedway,
Subway, The Home Place, The Mason Jar, The Treasure Cove, and Village Pizza
A
barbecue luncheon and dinner were prepared featuring our very capable
chef Mark Anthony. Sweet Blessings Catering provided the side dishes.
All activities were provided free of charge for Gallipolis Career College students, staff, and invited guests.
All in all, the day was a huge success. If you missed joining us this year, we hope to see you in April of 2014.
Gallipolis Career College Graduation 2012
Gallipolis Career College graduation ceremonies were held on September 22 for all students who completed their course of study during the 2011-2012 school year. The ceremony took place at the Faith Baptist Church located in Rodney, OH. GCC instructor William Plants opened the ceremony with the invocation and GCC President Bob Shirey welcomed the students and guests and introduced the keynote speaker, State Representative Ryan Smith.
Representative Smith congratulated the graduates on their accomplishment while noting the hard work and dedication it takes to pursue a college degree. Smith spoke of his years working at an investment firm before taking office and how the graduates have now made the best investment with education. He also spoke on the importance of community. Gallipolis Career College is celebrating it’s 50th year and Smith spoke of the passion graduates should have to get involved in the community with their time and talents. Smith is completing his appointed term vacated by retired congressman John Carey and stands for election on Nov. 6th.
After Representative Smith’s address, Wes Young, Director of Education, introduced and acknowledged the staff and instructors before presenting the degrees and diplomas to the graduates. After the benediction, given by William Plants, there was a catered reception for the graduates and the 300+ invited guests.
 Graduates who received associates degrees and/or diplomas included Shannon Banks, Sharon Blood, Jason Carter, Ladonna Crittenden, Rebecca Diehl, Jennifer Eblin, Patricia Fuller, Keith Gandee, Catherine Gholston, Kathryn Glover, Gena Griggs,, David Houck, Kevin Hunt, Patricia Jones, Amanda King, Crystal Lawson, Nicole Long, Christina Ludwig, Faye Pethtel, Brittany Myers, Whitney Myers, Tabitha Ohlinger, James Oldaker, Kayla Paulins, Marcy Phillips, Christopher Robinson, Brandi Roush, April Spires, Greg Stalnaker, Crystal Summers, Brett Taylor, Becky Thacker, Greta Turnbull, Christi Will, and Brenda Wright.
You can earn your associate's or diploma sooner than you may think. Best of all, you can earn your degree while still having time for your job, family and other commitments.
Gallipolis Career College has been offering “careers close to home” since 1962. With the help of an advisory board consisting of local employers and economic leaders, we have been able to stay current with technology, standards, and skills needed to succeed.
Small class sizes give us the opportunity to offer education with personalized instruction. Flexible scheduling allows you to earn your college degree without putting your life on hold. Morning and evening classes are available with only 3 days or 3 nights being fulltime.
Our programs are convenient yet high quality. Free tutoring is available during your time with us and job placement assistance is available after the completion of a program.
*Approved for the Training of Veterans*
GALLIPOLIS CAREER COLLEGE RECEIVES OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Gallipolis Career College has received authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents to award associate degrees through December 31, 2012. We received our authorization with the Chancellor’s signature on February 23, 2009.
This authorization is the culmination of almost two years of hard work from the staff and faculty of The College. Many meetings were held, documents printed, questions answered, and changes made to accomplish this major benefit to our students. Our staff and faculty are to be congratulated for their contributions to this. Receiving the Ohio Board of Regents authorization, in laymen’s terms, IS A REALLY BIG DEAL!!!!!!
In order for GCC to meet the more stringent Ohio Board of Regents’ standards, several major changes have been or will be made. We have upgraded our library and will continue to do so. We have hired highly qualified instructors with master’s degrees in the subject matters they teach while maintaining most of our current faculty. We will be improving our placement testing methods to meet the OBR’s regulations. Curriculum changes will be forthcoming to improve our offerings. Two things that will not change are our retention and placement efforts. GCC continually exceeds the retention and placement rates of public universities and community colleges. In addition to the financial benefits of having our associate degrees authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents, students will be able to transfer their credits earned at GCC to both public and private universities in Ohio. This means that if you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree then transferring your credit hours earned while attaining your associate degree will be easier to transfer to a four-year school. In summary, we pledge to make our school one which you can have continued pride in attending.
Student Achievement
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