College Catalog 2009 - 2010
Student Life — Beyond the Classroom
The Student Life program is designed to provide services addressing the unique needs and concerns of students. Activities are designed and offered that support and complement pursuits of students.
Athletics
As a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association, the College offers extensive intercollegiate athletic programs. Women’s sports include basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track and field. Men’s sports include basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, track and field and cross country. Students participating in varsity sports must be full-time and must not be on probationary status. (Full-time is 12 credits or more.)
The Athletic Department also offers a number of intramural activities such as table tennis, bowling, line dancing and rafting. The department has daily fitness activities which include step aerobics, kick boxing, yoga and martial arts. Athletics focuses on keeping the College community fit and healthy. We sponsor health expos, educational seminars and other activities related to fitness.
The main athletic facility is the College Gymnasium. The Gymnasium has two regulation-size basketball courts and seating for 1,400 spectators. The Fitness Center, located on the second level, offers the latest weight training and aerobic exercise equipment. Also located on this level is an exercise room designed for aerobics, dance, and martial arts. Two racquetball courts and a multipurpose room complete the second floor.
Lockers and showers are available for both students and staff. However, individuals utilizing lockers are responsible for providing their own locks. Equipment such as basketballs and racquets may be used with a valid school identification card.
Students and staff are required to follow all Athletic Department rules to help prevent accidents and injuries. Copies of these rules are available through the Department in Room G1-12 and are posted throughout the facility.
The hours of operation during the academic year (September through April) are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Student Life Center
A college education involves more than classroom instruction. The College recognizes that experiences outside the classroom are important to the overall development of students and can support the academic mission of the College. A strong cocurricular and extracurricular program is provided to complement instructional activities.
Through the Student Life Center, located in Room S1-19 on the first floor of the Winnet Student Life Building, a comprehensive program of social, cultural, recreational and informational activities is planned and implemented to enhance the classroom experience. A variety of special interest organizations satisfy diverse student interests and provide opportunities for students to develop talents, leadership skills and civic responsibility.
Some of the programs and services located in the Student Life Center include:
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness activities offered by Community College of Philadelphia are designed to provide health programming for students, staff and faculty. The activities are designed to raise awareness about health maintenance issues, provide screenings and provide a convenient venue for community health information. In addition, the activities support the mission of the College by assisting students through health-related events that foster healthy lifestyles, attitudes and behaviors through educational programming and outreach.
Student Media and Publications
The Vanguard, the student newspaper, presents news, sports, features and editorial commentary. Students are responsible for the publication’s policy and content.
Limited Editions is the award-winning magazine for student poets, writers, artists and photographers.
New Sights/New Visions is the English as a Second Language (ESL) magazine. It features all levels of ESL writing by students representing the wide variety of countries and cultures enrolling in the College’s ESL courses.
CAP Magazine represents student writing in the developmental programs of the College Achievement Partnership.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students who wish to be active in College organizations have the opportunity to develop current interests, explore new ideas and meet new people. Over 40 chartered organizations provide a variety of opportunities for full- and part-time students. Both curriculum-based and special interest student clubs are available.
The Student Government Association is the official student organization that represents students’ interests in campus life. It offers various opportunities for leadership development and skills enhancement. Representatives of student government may serve on College Standing Committees, along with faculty and administrators, to recommend policies to the College president.
Phi Theta Kappa is the College’s academic honor society. The College’s Rho Upsilon Chapter consistently ranks as a “Five-Star Chapter” signifying the highest standards for promoting excellence in the classroom, at the College and in the community. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only and is based on scholastic excellence.
New Student Orientation
New students are invited to the College to meet with members of the College community to discuss the many facets of college life that are usually of concern to new students and their families. Additionally, faculty members are available to help new students make realistic decisions about a program of study.
A number of New Student Orientation programs welcome students to the College each semester. A combination of online and in-person programs are designed to assist students. The online orientation program is offered to all admitted students. The in-person programs feature small group sessions led by faculty, staff and continuing students. In these sessions, students learn how to use College resources and find needed services. Other sessions familiarize students with course requirements and faculty expectations. Also, the many academic opportunities available to students at Community College of Philadelphia are explained.
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