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Glendale Community College (GCC) is known for its bridges, connecting the campus in a seamless flow throughout the hills and valleys of the college’s physical footprint. These bridges create a dynamic community of teachers and students striving together for excellence in all that they do.
GCC also provides bridges for students to overcome challenges – educational, financial, and social.
At GCC, no gap is too large and no dream goes unfulfilled. At the core of the college’s mission is the belief that one of life’s greatest achievements is to realize one’s best possible self. It is this mindset that inspires our students to serve the world with passion, inquiry, and resiliency.
By offering a transformative educational experience, the college helps students grow, learn and thrive together, their lives forever connected by the spirit of community that defines GCC.
Glendale College Foundation (GCF) is rooted in this connected community and committed to overcoming any gap, no matter how wide. With valued input from its board, the GCC Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and other constituents, has unveiled a strategic program and facility funding plans.
Our bond campaign, Measure GC, passed by voters in 2016, provided funding to retrofit the Athletics building and to construct the Science and Performing/Media Arts facilities, but fully equipping them requires additional funds, thus the Bridge to Excellence Appeal for Glendale Community College.
Dr. ViarFor almost 100 years, Glendale College has been a community hub of education, the arts, athletics, and so much more. It is our privilege to serve our community and the thousands of students who come through our doors every day. Some of those students are your friends, your family, and maybe one of them is you. Just a few years ago, our residents placed their trust in the college by passing Measure GC and construct new facilities, where even more dynamic teaching and learning can take place. Now it’s time to equip three of these new buildings. We can’t do it without you. Please join me and other community members by investing once again in a future filled with promise and stellar education. I invite you to help us build bridges for our students so we foster knowledge for the next 100 years.”
Bridge to Excellence Honorary Chair
Superintendent/President, Glendale Community College
2013- 2022
Rick DingerGlendale College has been a part of my life in many ways. Later this year, after my youngest child graduates from high school and enrolls at GCC, we will be able to say that all five members of our family have attended Glendale College. Besides working with the Foundation, I have assisted the football program for three years and two of my sons have played football at GCC. I support the college because I have been a first-hand witness to the opportunities and successes that have been available to everyone who wants to improve their lives. GCC has been and will continue to be the bridge to success that so many in our community want and need.”
President, Glendale College Foundation
2021- 2023
Glendale Community College stands tall and has educated our family, friends and neighbors for more than 95 years. With your generous investment, GCC is well-positioned to continue its standard of excellence into its second century.
You can help us build bridges for students, connecting them with a brighter future by supporting this campaign and helping to build the Bridge to Excellence.