West Hills College Coalinga

WHCC HISTORY AND DEMOGRAPHICS

History West Hills College

district has be serving the San Joaquin valley for over 7 decades in locations such as Coalinga, Firebaugh, and Lemoore.

West Hills College Coalinga was opened to students in 1956.

Demographics Serves students from small

communities such as Armona, Avenal, Cantua, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Hanford, Huron, Kettlemen city, Laton, Lemoore, Mendota and many more

Ethnic Demographics 59% are Hispanic 32% White, 4% African American and low

percentages on any other ethnicities.

I work in student services and, therefore, deal with different services.

MAIN SOCIAL ISSUES West Hills College student services directs access to

services for students who are in need of services because of the different social issues that exists.

There are different programs offer to students that address social issues such as low income, low levels of educational levels, legal status and so on.

One of the main problem at the college is that students place below college levels of math and English. In order to help these students there is the Basic Skill Initiative Program.

Another social issue that exists in this community is the lack of financial stability. In order to address this social issue among students there

are programs such as EOPS, Cal Works, Camp ,and HEP programs.

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WEST HILLS COLLEGE COALINGA’S SERVICES CalWorks-This program is for

students who are receiving cash aid(TANF). The program offers childcare, employment opportunities, and refers students to other sources.

CAMP/HEP- This program is for students who’s parents or themselves have worked in agriculture. This program offers academic support, financial support for books and other school supplies.

EOPS/CARE- is a state funded program that helps students that are of low income and have low levels of education. This program offers academic support as well as financial support through book services, grants and book supplies. This program also offers life learning workshops and students get priority registration.

International Student Program-This program is for international students that come from all over the country. This program tries to make the students transition and experience into the college and United States the best experience. This program offers academic support, language classes, clubs, sports and many more.

Student Support Services-Federally funded and it is for students who are low income, first generation, or students are physically disable.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

MAIN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE President of the college

Administrative assistant.

Director of Maintenance, Vice President of Student Services, Director of Farm of the Future and vice president of educational services.

Title IV Projects, Student Services, Health Careers, Associate dean of Student Learning

Associates Dean of Student Services, Director of Financial Aid, Director of North District

Food Services, Office Manager

And More

COMMUNITY CONTEXT OF THE AGENCY

The community college is intended to meet community needs in Coalinga, Ca. The main service is to provide education however, the community also has the right to request things for them.

There are college meetings for the community to discuss the needs of the community. In these meetings the community can request things like educational classes for the people from the community. For example, the elderly then the college does their best to provide the services requested. The community college is open to work with local businesses

that ask for request like typing classes or any other type of classes.

POPULATIONS AT RISK

During 2009-2010 academic year “984 students took a placements test. Approximately 90% of those students placed below college math and English levels”

These students come in to the college with a disadvantage because they come from low income families, or limited resources to enhance their educational levels. The college has created the Basic Skills Initiative Program (BSI) in response to this issue.

The Basic BSI program offers workshops, tutoring and many other things that help the student.

WORKING COMPONENTS OF THE BSI PROGRAM

Orientation, assessment, and placement are mandatory for all new students

Regular program evaluations are conducted, results are disseminated widely, and data are

used to improve practice. Counseling support

provided is substantial, accessible, and integrated with academic courses/programs

Information on opportunities such as financial aid.

AGENCY’S MISSIONS & GOALS

The main Mission of the college is to provide education opportunities for students.

“West Hills College Coalinga is committed to achieving student learning through the provision of educational, cultural, and economic development opportunitiesto our current and future studentsand the local and global communities that we serve.

West Hills Community college has four mission goals that they follow in order to provide adequate services to students and community.

4 GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

West Hills Community college has four mission goals that they follow in order to provide adequate services to students and community

1. We will maintain our focus on improving student success, improving customer service, and on being learner-centered.

This is done by the college meeting strategic goals set by the district goal

2. We will develop and strengthen college and community interactions to improve access to education opportunities.

This is done by providing services to help students such as offering tutorial services.

3. We will demonstrate academic quality, leadership, engagement, innovation, and creative thought.

This is done by putting students first in all ways. This refers to offering the classes and services needed for students to complete their education and expand their opportunities.

GOALS OF COLLEGE 4. We will effectively utilize existing resources and

pursue additional resources to achieve the mission of the college. This is accomplished with all of the services that the college

offers.

ANALYZE THE AGENCY’S PRACTICES

Instructional Instructional practices are

the classes being taught by instructors for students. Instructors follow a curriculum and syllabus that guides the class and students throughout the semester.

Students are completing their educational goals through available classes at West Hills College.

Non-Instructional The non-instructionalpractices are the resourcesthat the college has

available at the college. Some of those are

counseling at the student services, Financial aid, programs such as EOPS, CAL Works, Camp, HEP, and DSPS.

SIGNIFICANCE OF AGENCY

Social Justice The agency’s main purpose and goal

is to help students meet their educational needs while at the same time prepare them to transfer to a university to pursue a bachelorette degree.

West Hills College provides programs for students who have low income, and low levels of education. West Hills College addresses the different social issues and provides opportunities of improvement and help for those that need it through certain programs available.

The college also offers programs for students who have low levels of education.

All these addresses the social issues that exists among this population of students.

Social Work Values and Human Rights

In order to help students reach their educational goals the college offers and refer students to different services. This implies with social work because one of the roles of social work is to asses and refer clients to different services that are needed in order for client to succeed.

The college and staff asses students by teaching, helping and counseling students in the right direction. Social workers also teach, help, and counsel clients in the right direction when needed.

WORK CITED

Simon, Giselle. Personal interview. 19 Oct. 2011.

"West Hills College Coalinga." West Hills Community College District. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. <http://www.westhillscollege.com/coalinga