students support2.G.1 Effective Learning Environments and Student Supports

Consistent with the nature of its educational programs and methods of delivery, and with a particular focus on equity and closure of equity gaps in achievement, the institution creates and maintains effective learning environments with appropriate programs and services to support student learning and success.

 

 

The General Student Support Services page provides information on frequently used or asked student services.

The Career and Advising Center supports students through a caring, inclusive, and authentic approach that promotes access to essential information to empower them to pursue their educational and career goals. The work is a collaboration between staff, faculty and diverse student body, encouraging them to take the lead in designing, planning, and navigating their own educational journey. The Career and Advising this through an individualized, student-centered model to academic advising and holistic student success programming.

Career and Advising Center Webpage

The Green River College Center for Transformational Wellness serves all members of the campus community. People of any and all genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, ability, age, language proficiency, and immigration status are welcome. At the Center for Transformational Wellness, people can find a safe and peaceful space with access to a variety of free self-care items including menstrual supplies, sexual health products, beverages, snacks and more.

Center for Transformational Wellness WebPage

Counseling Services offers personal, mental health counseling and personal wellness support to currently enrolled students both virtually and in-person. Counseling Services Team are available to meet with students in-person on the main campus in Auburn and on the Kent Campus. 

Counseling Services Webpage

DSS works with qualified students with disabilities in a confidential, respectful, and safe environment to identify and develop reasonable classroom accommodations; to ensure equal opportunity and access of academic and professional goals; and to promote an accessible community where students with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in college programs and activities.

DSS Webpage

The new First Year Experience program is designed to help students successfully transition to academic work to design their futures at and beyond Green River College!

Students enrolled in GRC's First Year Experience program's introductory College Success course (ST SK 110 - College Success) will be paired with peer mentors and tailored tools, strategies, and self-reflective experiences to help make vital campus connections and foster a sense of belonging from the first day forward.

FYE Webpage

Gator Pledge can assist any student who has a financial need that would otherwise cause them to stop going to class or drop out altogether. It can be books, testing fees, or a myriad of other unexpected expenses…or sometimes just a meal.

Gator Pledge Webpage

With this one application, students are applying to the Foundation Scholarship Program. Students will be matched with scholarships within the program based on eligibility requirements of specific requirements. Every applicant is automatically applied to the general scholarship fund as well.

Foundation Scholarships Webpage

Holman Library serves the students, faculty, and staff of Green River College by providing the resources and services necessary to ensure access to information and development of information literacy skills.

Holman Library website

Living on campus opens students to all of the experiences Green River College has to offer. The residential life team work to create a warm, welcoming environment for the residents to develop personal interactions with their neighbors and engage in a variety of events and programs at CCA and the main GRC campus.

Student Housing Webpage

This online destination allows students to manage many of student needs, such as: Plan schedule; Enroll in classes; Access financial aid information Pay for college; Audit degree progress; Request and view academic records

Online Services Webpage

TRiO Student Support Services increases opportunities for academic success for first generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities. The TRiO team provides comprehensive, ongoing support services to address institutional barriers and navigate individual challenges, to increase graduation and transfer rates.

TRiO Webpage

Green River College offers free tutoring resources to currently enrolled Green River students. There is Language Center that help with Foreign Language; Math Learning Center; Tutoring Resource Center that offers tutoring in science, computer science, business, foreign language and more; The Katee Katims Public Speaking Center that provide assistance with oral presentations; Writing and Reading Center that help students writing.

Tutoring & Resources Webpage

Workforce Education Services provides financial support to help connect students with a path into a high-demand, high wage career through grants. These services can help support: Student Planning to transfer to a university; Professional Technical certificates and degrees; Job Skills training-specific skills needed to gain employment; Pre-college skills (diploma, GED, Basic Skills or ESL) to prepare for career training.

Workforce Webpage

Advising - Winter 2025 campus-wide survey

Institutional Effectiveness 

GatorNet IE Website Data Dashboards


2.G.2 Publication of Information

The institution publishes in a catalog, or provides in a manner available to students and other stakeholders, current and accurate information that includes: institutional mission; admission requirements and procedures; grading policy; information on academic programs and courses, including degree and program completion requirements, expected learning outcomes, required course sequences, and projected timelines to completion based on normal student progress and the frequency of course offerings; names, titles, degrees held, and conferring institutions for administrators and full-time faculty; rules and regulations for conduct, rights, and responsibilities; tuition, fees, and other program costs; refund policies and procedures for students who withdraw from enrollment; opportunities and requirements for financial aid; and the academic calendar.

Catalog (and/or other publications) that provides information regarding:

Information on academic programs and courses, including degree and program completion requirements, expected learning outcomes, required course sequences, and projected timelines to completion

2.G.2 EV.#6: Names, titles, degrees held, and conferring institutions for administrators and full-time faculty

2.G.2 EV.#9: Refund policies and procedures for students who withdraw from enrollment

 

2.G.3 Program Licensure and Employment Requirements

Publications and other written materials that describe educational programs include accurate information on national and/or state legal eligibility requirements for licensure or entry into an occupation or profession for which education and training are offered. Descriptions of unique requirements for employment and advancement in the occupation or profession shall be included in such materials.

Accurate information on national and/or state legal eligibility requirements for licensure or entry into an occupation or profession for which education and training are offered

Descriptions of unique requirements for employment and advancement in the occupation or profession shall be included in such materials

GRC Websites:

Links to external Tools list in webpage:

  • (WA) Career Bridge: Connect interests with jobs and educational programs in WA state. 
  • Myskillsmyfuture.org: Find careers with similar skills from people’s previous jobs.
  • Onet Interest Profiler: "helps you decide what kinds of careers you may want to explore". Also provides in-depth data on wages, outlook and employers.

 

2.G.4 Financial Aid

The institution provides an effective and accountable program of financial aid consistent with its mission, student needs, and institutional resources. Information regarding the categories of financial assistance (such as scholarships, grants, and loans) is published and made available to prospective and enrolled students.

Published financial aid policies and procedures including information about categories of financial assistance

Published Financial Aid Policies and Procedures:

Foundation Scholarship:

Information to students regarding repayment obligations:

Policies/procedures for monitoring student loan programs:

Catalog for Financial Aid Information:

 

2.G.5 Loan Repayment

Students receiving financial assistance are informed of any repayment obligations. The institution regularly monitors its student loan programs and publicizes the institution’s loan default rate on its website.

Information to students regarding repayment obligations

Financial Aid Counselling:

Most recent loan default rate published on institutional website in accessible location

Sample letter to students regarding award and repayment obligations

NSLDS Notifications sent through ctcLink:

2.G.6 Academic Advising

The institution designs, maintains, and evaluates a systematic and effective program of academic advisement to support student development and success. Personnel responsible for advising students are knowledgeable of the curriculum, program and graduation requirements, and are adequately prepared to successfully fulfill their responsibilities. Advising requirements and responsibilities of advisors are defined, published, and made available to students.

Description of advising program, staffing, and advising publications (Student handbook or Catalog; links to webpages – please note specific pages or areas)

Advising Program & Staffing Websites:

Advising Publications:

Professional development policies and procedures for advisors

 

2.G.7 Distance Identity Verification

The institution maintains an effective identity verification process for students, including those enrolled in distance education courses and programs, to establish that the student enrolled in such a course or program is the same person whose achievements are evaluated and credentialed. The institution ensures that the identity verification process for distance education students protects student privacy and that students are informed, in writing at the time of enrollment, of current and projected charges associated with the identity verification process.

Policies and procedures for ensuring the student who registers in a distance education course/program is the same student who participates in the course and receives credit

GRC Website about Student Login:

Library Guide on Login:

Policies and procedures make it clear that these identity verification processes (e.g., admissions processes, proctoring, etc.) protect student privacy

GRC Privacy Related Websites:

Notification to students at the time of registration of any additional charges associated with verification procedures

Fees - Any fees to be charged to students are provided ahead of time as part of the enrollment process, including any verification fees. General fees (as distinct from course specific ones) are listed on the admissions site.

Academic policies and procedures for instructors to implement requirements for regular and substantive interaction in distance education courses/programs

Currently creating auditing process in the instructional council elearning subcomittee for implementation fall 2026.