Glendale Community College

Board Policy Sets Deadlines for Faculty and Staff to be Fully Vaccinated

On August 17 the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pass Board Policy 3507 which requires all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated by October 31, 2021 to access District facilities, including the Verdugo, Garfield and Montrose campuses. The Board Policy also set a December 21 deadline for all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated whether or not they are working on campus or remotely.

The board took action in response to the rise in Delta variant COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County. Those who are vaccinated are four times less likely to get infected and 14 times less likely to be hospitalized.

Dr. Paul Schlossman, who leads the group tasked with implementing the vaccination policy, says that GCC has already contracted with a company (Kokomo 24/7) that has launched similar programs at other colleges, including the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley. “This is a large undertaking with a very tight timeline, but we will be providing instructions to the college community so everyone can meet the vaccination deadlines,” said Dr. Schlossman. “Those who are already vaccinated will soon be able to submit proof without compromising their privacy through the Kokomo 24/7 platform.”

If you have not been vaccinated, you should begin the process as soon as possible to ensure you complete the vaccination cycle before the October 31 deadline for on campus workers, or the December 21 deadline for all employees. If you have any questions regarding the protocols, send your inquiry to vaxinfo@glendale.edu.

GCC joined Glendale residents on August 3 for the first local National Night Out event in two years. The annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The gathering in Royal Canyon was one of nearly two dozen held in various Glendale neighborhoods. Board President Dr. Armine Hacopian joined GCC representatives who provided information about the college and a live performance from music student Karlen Vardanyan.

Garfield Campus has a New Website 

The new customized website is designed to improve service and access for noncredit students on the Garfield Campus. Students and visitors are one click away from accessing services and programs which are conveniently available on the main menu. 

The new website is in its fine-tuning phase and will officially launch Wednesday, September 15.  You can take a sneak peek at the new Garfield website at garfield.glendale.edu! 

GCC Flyer and Social Media Templates Available Now

In preparation for the new school year and the many events to come, the Office of Communications and Community Relations has added flyer and social media templates to our online Brand Toolkit. The templates clearly outline the newly required brand elements such as the logo, colors, and fonts.

The templates are available to simplify the creative process. Through the use of the templates, you will be strengthening the GCC quality and brand recognition within our community with the consistent use of visual elements.

Here is an example of the template before and after formatting:

We are still working on protocols including how to add new pictures. The files are available through SharePoint to GCC employees only. If you have any questions regarding the templates, please contact Ann Simon at asimon@glendale.edu.

Drive-Through Food Pantry Feeds 20,000 Families

The pantries were conducted by GCC and the L.A. Regional Food Bank with volunteers, including GCC employees, and community sponsors Glendale Unified School District, Keller Williams Realty, Glendale and YMCA of the Foothills.

With the Verdugo Campus reopened to vaccinated students, the GCC Cares Food pantry is expanding its in-person services. The pantry is now located in San Fernando 122. Available food and groceries changes daily, but typically includes pantry staples and food donated from Trader Joe’s. When available, the Pantry also provides additional items, including hygiene products.

• Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed during holidays)
• Appointment is required to pick up food. Appointments can be made at www.glendale.edu/FoodPantry

Wayfinding Sign Project: Phase 1 Nears Completion

While You Were Away...

Major Progress in Garfield/Parking Landscape Project

After months of preparation, crews have completed more than 40% of the demolition of the aging properties around the Garfield Campus. Once cleared, the area will be converted to much needed parking and greenspace pending design approval from the Division of the State Architect (DSA). To see the latest progress on construction projects on the Verdugo and Garfield campuses go to glendale.edu/campusprojects.

Construction Activity Ticker

Concerned or curious about construction activity that may get in the way of a student activity or event you are planning? Be sure to look out for scrolling construction activity tickers featured on the Capital Improvements at GCC project pages.

In the News: April Bey LA Times Feature

The Los Angeles Times recently did a piece on GCC Art Instructor April Bey and the opening of her solo museum show: “Atlantica, the Gilda Region” currently running at the California African American Museum.

You can read about it here.