At GSC, we're committed to assisting students on their path to a new career in health care. The College provides a wide variety of support services including admissions counseling, tutoring, advising, personal counseling, and student health, as well as activities that promote personal and professional growth.
A brief summary of the services available to students is listed below:
Academic Assistance
Academic assistance is available through an individualized learning program, offering one-to-one instruction with a learning specialist. Time management, improvement of study habits, test taking and motivation are some of the skills taught. The learning specialist is also a resource for referral for comprehensive evaluation of special learning needs. (see Student Handbook)
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association, open to all graduates, fosters an ongoing commitment to GSC by providing continuing education and other activities for members. GSC maintains contact with graduates via the BlueStreak Newsletter (PDF)
Assessment Testing
Assessment testing is conducted prior to entrance into the college. ACT's COMPASS which measures knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is administrated. Critical Thinking skills are assessed with the administration of the Entrance Critical Thinking test from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
Counseling
One goal of GSC is to help students develop their potential as self-reliant individuals. A full-time counselor is available for personal counseling and as a resource for referral services in the community.For more information please see the following links.
ULifeline - Mental Health Resources For College Students
Strength of Us - An Online Community Designed to Empower Young Adults
Health Service
GSC emphasizes the importance of its students’ health and well-being. Health evaluations and consultations are available through the TriHealth Employee Health Service. This service is available for required physicals and hospital-related illnesses or injuries. Students can be referred to a physician who meets their needs. Students must pay for medical care. Hospitalization insurance is highly recommended for all students.
Learning Specialist
The Learning Specialist/504 Coordinator is available to assist any student who needs accomodation to assist them in their academic achievement.
Library Services
The Library holdings are located on the third floor of the Good Samaritan Hospital campus and the ground floor of the Bethesda Hospital campus. The library collection includes books, journals and research materials in print and electronic format for fields of nursing, medicine, science, humanities and technology. Students may access all the resources at either location. As a member of the Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium, students, faculty, and staff also have use of the 44 member libraries. View for more information on Library Services.
Media Center
A multi-media learning center offers a variety of audiovisual materials, equipment, and computers for classroom and individual use. Computers also are located in all student lounges.
Orientation
All students are expected to attend the College Orientation for new students. All students entering nursing courses in the Associate Degree program are required to attend the Nursing Orientation. Students will be notified of specific dates. Transfer students for the Associate Degree program entering with nursing credit also must attend the Nursing Orientation.
Nursing Uniform and Books
Nursing students in the Associate Degree program are required to wear the GSC nursing uniform for clinical nursing courses. GSC uniforms can be purchased at Scrubs 4 U. Book lists are available prior to each semester and can be purchased at local bookstores or on the Internet.
Social Activities
There are many opportunities for students to socialize among themselves and with students at other area colleges and universities. Organized social events include picnics, Spirit Olympics and a Christmas party sponsored by the Student Organization. There also are opportunities for community service activities.
Student Advisory Council
Student Representatives serve on the Student Advisory Council. It is a standing committee of the College Assembly. Its purpose is to provide a vehicle for the student body representatives and college administration to communicate formally about relevant campus issues and concerns, ideas, and suggestions. The functions are:
1. To provide an official channel of communication and cooperation between students and college administration.
2. For the College administration to seek student input and share issues of mutual interest that include, but are not limited to, academic programs, non-curricular programs, student services, campus facilities, and policies and procedures with direct impact on students.
3. Submit reports and recommendations to the President and to College Assembly and its respective standing committees as appropriate.
The Members are six at-large elected student representatives, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Student and Alumni Services, Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean/Head Librarian, President (ex-officio non-voting) and Resource Persons as designated. This committee meets at least twice a semester or as often as needed.
Student Organization
The Student Organization promotes the general welfare of the student body. Through elective representation, interests and opinions of the student body are voiced, stimulating communication and cooperation between students and faculty. The Student Organization provides many leadership opportunities for students. Student representatives also serve on faculty committees.
Student Success Program
The Student Success Program is available to assist students in the development of an academic plan that will maximize their potential for success through the use of specialized resources. The Program utilizes the resources of Academic Assistance, Counseling and Assessment Testing.
At GSC, we're committed to assisting students on their path to a new career in health care. The College provides a wide variety of support services including admissions counseling, tutoring, advising, personal counseling, and student health, as well as activities that promote personal and professional growth.
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