Page 135 - Green River College Student Handbook 2024-2025

OVERVIEW OF GREEN RIVER COLLEGE Green River College's main campus was founded in Auburn's Lea Hill neighborhood in 1965. Green River College is an open-access, public college where students from all over the world come together to learn, grow and enrich their lives. Green River’s main campus stretches over 180 acres of beautifully forested land. Branch campuses, located in downtown Auburn, Kent and Enumclaw, bring the college’s unique educational experiences to local communities. At Green River, students can choose from a wide variety of transfer degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, career and technical education, pre-college and basic skills courses and continuing and community education classes. High-quality faculty and motivated staff advise, counsel and support students in their chosen educational careers, creating an encouraging atmosphere that fosters achievement. The combination of strong academics, solid student support services, a diverse and lively campus community and state- of-the-art facilities allow Green River to provide students an exceptional education with lessons that will stay with them throughout their lives. EQUITY STATEMENT THE GREEN RIVER COLLEGE PROMISE: We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all. Let this be a call to action to all members of the Green River College Community: everyone must contribute to this on-going effort to achieve equity for all. VISION Green River College will be an equity- centered leader in higher education committed to excellence in teaching and learning, to being an anti-racist college, and to advancing social and economic justice. All members of the college community will feel a strong sense of belonging and, together, build a culture of care. The racial and ethnic diversity of staff, faculty, and leadership will reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 133 133