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Our Mission
Student Services and Retention is fully committed to seeing students excel both academically and socially. Although education is the primary focus, we believe students grow and develop by challenging themselves, not only through academics, but also through college programs, activities and other co-curricular experiences.
The following offices make up the Division of Student Services and Retention:
Intercollegiate Athletics and Fitness
Bob Kickner, Athletic Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 204
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2481
Green River is a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges and offers the following intercollegiate sports: women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s and men’s cross country, women’s and men’s basketball, softball, baseball, women’s and men’s golf, women’s and men’s tennis. Additionally, the Department offers a winter cheer program and provides academic and life skills support to assist at-risk student athletes.
Bookstore – The Paper Tree
Gary Jones, Manager
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 104
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2069
The Paper Tree offers students one-stop convenience for textbook and general school supplies needs.
CCA Community Development
Tiff Hayes, Assistant Director for CCA Community
Development
Lauren Pigott & Debbie Daniels, Campus Corner
Apartments
31920 124th Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-0700
Campus Corner Apartments (CCA) offers convenient, on-campus student apartments with fully-furnished units including local phone, Internet, and cable service.
Child Development Center
Robin Bambaloff, Director
31715 124th Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092-3699
(253) 939-7400
Green River’s Child Development Center welcomes children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. The Children’s Home Society of Washington operates the center, which can serve 64 children.
Conference Services
Colleen Neubert, Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 266
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2380
Green River Conference Services provides meeting and event services for the campus and local community.
Counseling Services
Elizabeth McKinney & Devon Klein, Counselors
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 231
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2460
Short-term personal counseling is available that focuses on personal growth and the development of coping skills. Counseling Services also offers quarterly workshops.
Disability Support Services
Paula Burns, Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 271A
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2631
Green River is committed to providing equal access to all college programs and activities. Disability Support Services offers reasonable accommodations, access, and support services to qualified students with documented disabilities.
Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Jhon Valencia, Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 275
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2403
Diversity & Multicultural Affairs is committed to the creation of a more welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment based on knowledge, acceptance and respect for all at Green River. Diversity Services is the home of the Commencement Achievement Program (CAP), which works to ensure the academic and social success of historically underserved and underrepresented students.
Health Services
Julie French, Coordinator
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 227
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2430br>
Health Services provides programs that educate the campus about sexual health, fitness, depression, alcohol and other drugs and more. Students may drop in for referrals, minor first aid and one-on-one consultations.
Student Life
Dani Chang, Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 204
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2400
There's more to college than attending classes, studying and taking exams. Much of what you learn in college comes from experiences outside the classroom. By challenging yourself and participating in various campus activities, you learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, goal setting, effective communication, and time management.
Many students find others with common interests by getting involved on campus with activities/events offered by Student Life. Clubs, forums, musical entertainment, and other special events can provide opportunities for high quality fun at a low cost. The events are all coordinated by students, so you can get involved not only by participating, but also by producing the activities. Gain practical experience in leadership while having fun.
Judicial Programs
Tim Malroy, Assistant Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 205
(253) 833-9111 ext. 3397
Judicial Programs maintains and administers the Student Code of Conduct for Green River.
TRiO Student Support Services
Joanne Martin, Director
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 270
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2655
TRiO is a federally funded program offering intensive support for students considering a transfer degree. Students who qualify for low income status, have disabilities, or have parents who have not earned four-year degrees may be eligible to join TRiO.
Women’s Programs
Marsha Medgard, Program Manager
Lindbloom Student Center, Room 230
(253) 833-9111 ext. 2547
Women’s Programs offers information and referrals to campus and community resources; financial assistance with books, calculators, emergency child care, class supplies and transportation. Services include education around topics of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and displaced homemaker workshops.
Contact Us
Deb Casey, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Services
Phone: (253) 833-9111 ext. 3328
> Assessment Plans
Assessment plans for each Student Services & Retention office:
- Student Services and Retention Plan for Measuring Retention Efforts [87KB PDF]
- Intercollegiate Athletics and Fitness [251KB PDF]
- Bookstore: The Paper Tree
- CCA Community Development
- Conference Services
- Counseling Services
- Disability Support Services [238KB PDF]
- Diversity & Multicultural Affairs [199KB PDF]
- Health Services
- Student Life [229KB PDF]
- Judicial Programs
- TRiO Student Support Services [233KB PDF]
- Women's Programs