Registration Open for Spring & Intersession Classes

 

Whether it's classes you want to take in a hurry over the winter break or a semester-length class, online or traditional courses, daytime or evening offerings - Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have something for everyone.

 

Open registration begins Dec. 2 for spring semester classes, which start Jan. 27. The cost is $46 per unit, with most classes providing three units of credit. 

 

Registration is also open for short-term spring intersession classes, which run from Jan. 2-Jan. 25.

 

First-time college students registering for the 2020 spring semester and attending full-time can qualify for tuition-free classes through the Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Promise through spring 2021. The deadline to apply for the Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Promise for spring 2020 is Feb. 10. More details are available at  mycollegepromise.net. 

 

Class schedules and additional information on registering is available at  www.gcccd.edu/now. 

East County Education Alliance holds 6th annual summit 

The sixth annual East County Education Alliance summit held November 7 demonstrated how far the Alliance has come since it began in 2014. The Alliance is a partnership between the college district,  Grossmont Union High School District and the Alliance's newest member, the Mountain Empire Unified School District, to ensure that East County students have a seamless path from high school to college and a career. 

Cynthia Nagura, the college district's Director of Community and Workforce Development, said the summit had a high level of engagement among those who attended. "People walked away more inspired and ready to take what they learned back to their campuses," she said.

Christopher Tarman, Associate Vice Chancellor of Research, Planning and Technology, presented data showing the impact that the work of the Alliance has had on East County students. More than 800 students were seen during outreach visits to the high schools, which included workshops and help with college applications. College enrollment rates at GUHSD high schools have increased by 23% since 2014, while Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have seen a 30% increase in degree and certificate completion.

Participants discussed ways to implement three key goals of the Alliance - College Awareness; Career Readiness; and Dual Enrollment. This will form a framework for Alliance work in 2020. 

Chancellor Cindy L. Miles was also honored for her vision and leadership of the Alliance. A scholarship has been created that will continue the legacy of Miles' work.

"She is an accomplished leader and a trusted colleague as well as a relentless advocate for students," said Sean Hancock, Vice Chancellor for Student and Institutional Success.

December Music Performances

 

Piano Faculty Concert

Sunday, December 1

2 p.m.

Recital Hall Building 26, Room 220

Grossmont College

Tickets $10 general, $8 seniors/faculty, $5 students

World Music Concert: Afro-Cuban and Middle East Ensemble

Monday, Dec. 2

7:30 p.m.

Recital Hall, Building 26, Room 220

Grossmont College

Tickets: $10 general, $8 seniors/faculty, $5 students

Grossmont and Cuyamaca Concert Bands Winter Concert

Tuesday, December 3

7:30 p.m.

Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Theatre

Cuyamaca College

 

Presale tickets for general admission are $5 up to 24 hours before the event. General admission after presale deadline is $10; student admission is $5.  

 

Grossmont Middle East Ensemble

Thursday, December 5

7 p.m.

Recital H all, Building 26, Room 220

Grossmont College

The ensemble group, which plays Middle Eastern music from the classics to contemporary, is a for-credit class directed by music instructor Farhad Bahrami. 

Admission is free.

Cuyamaca College Choir Fall Concert

Wednesday, December 6

7:30 p.m.

Samuel M. Ciccati Theatre

Cuyamaca College 

Tickets: $10 general, $5 students

Jason Vieaux: From Spain to the New World

Sunday, December 8

7:30 p.m.

Samuel M. Ciccati Theatre

Cuyamaca College

Tickets: $5 to $15

Grossmont Guitar Ensemble

Sunday, Dec. 8

2 p.m.

Recital Hall, Building 26, Room 220

Featuring arrangements by Xavier Quintero and director Fred Benedetti. 

Tickets: $5

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale

Friday, December 13

7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon

500 Farragut Circle, El Cajon

Guest Artist: Michael Sokol, baritone

Repertoire: John Williams - Suite from Home Alone; Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Greensleeves, Mvt 1 from Sinfonia Antarctica and Fantasia on Christmas Carols

Bruce Donnelly - Holiday Medley

Tickets: $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students

 

Grossmont Electric Oud Trio

Sunday, Dec. 15

6 p.m.

Grossmont Co llege world music instructor Farhad Bahrami (electric oud) is joined by Omar Lopez (bass and guembri) and Fernando Gomez (drums) to present Middle Eastern melodies.

Tickets: $10 general, $8 seniors/faculty, $5 students

Corporate College offers harassment prevention training

Harassment prevention training requirements have changed. Is your organization compliant?

 

By January 1, 2021, an employer having five or more employees must provide at least two ho urs of classroom or other effective interactive tra ining and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisory employees and at least one hour of classroom or other effective interactive training and education r egarding sexual harassment to all non-supervisory employees in California within six months of their assumption of a position.

 

Join the training sessions offered by Corporate College on the Grossmont College campus Friday December 13, 2019 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Cost $25.

To register, go to the Corporate College website.