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Chapter 7: GCU Resources: A Reference Guide for Traditional and Online Learners
INTRODUCTION
Grand Canyon University (GCU) values each and every student and, therefore, has
established a multitude of academic and nonacademic resources to help support
students during their time at GCU. Studies have shown that universities with strong
support and engagement opportunities for students tend to have a higher graduation
rate (Koenig, 2019).
GCU offers many resources for both traditional and online learners. This chapter
provides reference guides that may be used as an at-a-glance resource for contact
information and services offered by the different departments at GCU. Reference
guides below include general college contact information, Student Affairs, Spiritual
Life, academic resources, physical and mental health resources, and career resources.
An online icon appears in front of services that are available only for online students.
The traditional icon appears in front of services that are available only for traditional
students. Information that has no icon in front of it indicates that the service is available for both
online and traditional students.
Something to Think About
These resources will help you develop and achieve your academic, spiritual, and career goals.
GENERAL COLLEGE CONTACT INFORMATION
College events/activities, academic clubs, and program specific career questions
Online Icon
Traditional Icon
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: STUDENT AFFAIRS
Student Affairs, led by the Dean of Students Office, exists to
serve the GCU student population from a Christian
perspective that honors God and others. Student Affairs
carries out this mission by providing students relevant
cocurricular activities, meaningful engagement in their
surrounding community, and personal preparation for their
future career and life. Student Affairs is comprised of 10
departments: Campus Recreation, Club Sports, Housing
Operations, Multicultural, Diversity & Inclusion Office,
Spiritual Life, Health and Wellness, Student Care, Student Engagement, Residence Life, and Welcome
Programs. Examples of connection points for students are listed by department (opportunities also
available for online students are in bold).
College Email Phone
Colangelo College of Business (CCOB) [email protected] 602-639-7205
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) [email protected] 602-639-8301
College of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
(CONHCP) [email protected] 602-639-6405
College of Fine Arts and Production (COFAP) [email protected] 602-639-7491
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
(CSET) [email protected] 602-639-8302
College of Education (COE) [email protected] 602-639-6741
College of Theology (COT) [email protected] 602-639-6755
Honors College [email protected] 602-639-8228
College of Doctoral (CDS) [email protected] 602-639-6202
Office/Process Contact for More Information Examples of When/Why
You Would Use This
Resource
Student Affairs/Dean
of Students
Phone: 602-247-2500
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/campus- life/student-affairs
(https://www.gcu.edu/why- gcu/campus-life/student-affairs)
Student Affairs focuses on
student connection and
success outside of the
classroom through the
following departments: Campus Recreation
Club Sports
Health Center
Housing Operations
Multicultural, Diversity
& Inclusion
Residence Life
Spiritual Life
Student Care
Student Engagement
Welcome Programs
Welcome Programs Phone: 602-639-6002
Email: [email protected]
Orientation
Move-in logistics
Welcome week
New student
connection form
Campus Recreation Phone: 602-639-7559
Email: [email protected]
Intramural sports
Outdoor recreation
Fitness centers and
classes
Club Sports Website:
https://clubsports.gcu.edu/about/
(https://clubsports.gcu.edu/about/)
Competitive athletic
team membership (i.e., basketball, lacrosse, rugby)
Housing Operations Phone: 602-639-6240
Email: [email protected]
Residential living
applications
Placement process
Multicultural, Diversity
& Inclusion Office
Phone: 602-639-7756
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/about/offices- services/multicultural-office
(https://www.gcu.edu/about/offices- services/multicultural-office)
Events and training on
multicultural, diversity, and
inclusion topics; review
reports of diversity grievances
Student Engagement Phone: 602-639-7250
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/campus- life/student-affairs/student- engagement (https://www.gcu.edu/why- gcu/campus-life/student- affairs/student-engagement)
Student government
Campus events
Clubs and organizations
Commuter programs
and events
ROTC program
Active military and
veteran resources
SPIRITUAL LIFE
GCU’s Office of Spiritual Life offers many opportunities for
support, worship, and community in both small and large
groups to our traditional campus and online students.
Residence Life Phone: 602-639-6244
Email: [email protected]
Events and programs
for residential students
Community living
standards
Office/Process Contact for More Information Examples of When/Why
You Would Use This
Resource
Department of
Spiritual Life
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/christian-
identity-and-mission#h-department-of- spiritual-life (https://www.gcu.edu/why-
gcu/christian-identity-and-mission#h- department-of-spiritual-life)
Instagram: @gcuspirituallife
Theology blog:
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/theology- ministry
(https://www.gcu.edu/blog/theology- ministry)
Spiritual Life weekly devotional:
http://bit.ly/2MvIZzx
(http://bit.ly/2MvIZzx)
Department of Spiritual Life:
http://bit.ly/2YjyIsV (http://bit.ly/2YjyIsV)
Devotionals
Chapel & Gathering worship services
GCU Hope
Prayer support
Local and global
outreach ministries
Small group Bible
studies
Small group student
prayer team
Small group spiritual
formation workshops
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
GCU provides a robust level of academic support for learners. Support services range from your
Student Services Counselor to the GCU library and supplemental instructional support. Taking
advantage of these resources will support a successful academic experience. Note: Any academic
resource you might need is likely available in the Student Success Center.
Chapel, The
Gathering and Prayer
Support
GCU YouTube channel for online access to
Chapel: www.YouTube.com (www.YouTube.com)
(Search “Grand Canyon University
Chapel”)
GCU Chapel Livestream:
https://gcutv.gcu.edu/category/PLDUZ_-
ier1ZEPdpz62o6tU1mwncgDw0cU/yt (https://gcutv.gcu.edu/category/PLDUZ_- ier1ZEPdpz62o6tU1mwncgDw0cU/yt)
Instagram: @gcuworhsip
Prayer support for campus students:
Prayer support for online students:
Chapel is every Monday morning from 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.
Attend in-person or remotely via live stream.
Worship and connect with GCU students and staff
Life Groups (small
group Bible studies)
Website: [email protected] Build relationships
and grow spiritually
Local Outreach Instagram: @thepluggculocaloutreach Information about
local outreach opportunities
Global Outreach Instagram: @gcu.globaloutreach Information about
mission trips
Spiritual Formation
Workshops
Instagram: @gcuspirituallife
GCU Engage App: Search “Spiritual Life”
Small group spiritual
formation workshops
Office/Process Contact for More Information Examples of When/Why
You Would Use This
Resource
Student Services
Counselor (SSC)
Contact your SSC in the student portal under
“My Counselors.”
http://gcuportal.gcu.edu (http://gcuportal.gcu.edu)
(click Student Access)
Financial Aid
Financial implications of dropping the course
Questions about class schedule
Questions about academic resources
Questions about degree programs
Questions about the university appeal process
Questions about the Code of Conduct process
Student Disability
Services (SDS)
Phone: 602-639-6342
Email: [email protected]
Requesting excused absence for illness
Requesting accommodations
Library Website:
https://library.gcu.edu/ (https://library.gcu.edu/)
Ask-a-Librarian
Phone: 602-639-6641
Chat:
https://library.gcu.edu/ (https://library.gcu.edu/)
24/7 Research Guides:
https://libguides.gcu.edu
(https://libguides.gcu.edu)
Getting Started with the GCU Library:
https://libguides.gcu.edu/GettingStarted (https://libguides.gcu.edu/GettingStarted)
Facebook: /GrandCanyonLibrary
Twitter: /GCULibrary
Campus students
can reserve a study room or computer workstation
Ask-A-Librarian via phone, email, chat, video conference, or on-campus and start exploring the GCU Library’s extensive collection of databases and resources that provide access to journal articles, ebooks, dissertations, research guides, streaming videos, and music, all available 24/7 from the GCU Library’s website.
Student Success
Center
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/ (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/)
Online resource for tutorials, writing templates, style guides, college-specific documents, plagiarism prevention methods, and university policies and handbooks in one central location that can be personalized to fit your needs
Academic and
Career Excellence
(ACE) Center
Phone: 602-639-8901
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/excellence-center (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/excellence-center)
Traditional campus
academic support from a student peer (ACE LEAD)
Tutoring & Career
Resources for
Online Students
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career)
Online tutoring and
academic resources
Career and resume
resources
Writing Center Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center
(https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center)
The online Writing
Center includes tools to help students complete written course assignments, familiarize themselves with specific writing guidelines and requirements, and improve overall writing skills.
The campus
Writing Center allows students to meet with English faculty or instructional assistants for one-on-one feedback on their written assignments at all stages of the writing process.
English Language
Center (ELL)
Center
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center/0/0/2016 (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center/0/0/2016)
Individualized
writing support for students with English as a second language from a professor or instructional assistant
Math Center Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/math-center
(https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/math-center)
The online Math
Center includes tools to help students complete assignments, review fundamental knowledge of math concepts needed for projects, and improve overall problem-solving skills.
The campus Math
Center allows campus undergraduate students to meet with Mathematics faculty or instructional assistants to work one-on-one or in small groups with students to meet their individual needs.
Theology Commons Website:
https://theologycommons.org/ (https://theologycommons.org/)
Individualized support for Christian Worldview, Introduction to Philosophy, and other theology courses as well as library resources available for checkout
Professor Office
Hours
Website:
https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en- us/articles/115005324688--LMS-Locating-
Your-Instructor-s-Contact-Information (https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en- us/articles/115005324688--LMS-Locating-
Your-Instructor-s-Contact-Information)
Ask questions about course content
Discuss upcoming assignments or review prior assignments
Explore field of study/internship opportunities
Discuss major/minors
Proctor Center Professor will arrange make-up exams Make up exams
approved by the professor
College Kickoff
Meeting for New
Students
For meeting dates and locations, click on the
link below or contact your college.
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/new-student (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/tools/new-student)
Engage with
professors and students in your degree program.
Information
provided in your University Success Course.
The Veterans
Center
Phone: 602-639-6601
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://students.gcu.edu/academics/military- students.php
(https://students.gcu.edu/academics/military- students.php)
In addition to partnerships such as Air University and military benefits for active military members, veterans, and spouses, GCU also offers resources on campus, including the Student Veterans Association and the Veterans Center to help students connect and get involved. The Veterans Center on campus also offers exclusive study space for veteran and veteran dependents.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
While finding your purpose at GCU, you may encounter life
challenges and emotional obstacles. At GCU, the health and
wellness of students is a primary focus. GCU provides a
variety of resources to help support your physical and mental
health while navigating your academic journey. You are never
alone as a GCU student, whether enrolled in an online or an
on-campus program.
International
Student Office
(Ground students
with an F-1 Visa
only)
Phone: 602-639-6733
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/international- students (https://www.gcu.edu/why-
gcu/international-students)
Exclusive support
for F-1 Visa students on campus
International
student advisement
Office/Process Contact for More Information Examples of When/Why
You Would Use This
Resource
Canyon Health and
Wellness Clinic
Phone: 602-639-6215
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/campus- resources/health-wellness-clinic
(https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/campus- resources/health-wellness-clinic) For questions, or to make an appointment:
gcu.studenthealthportal.com (Student ID is
your username)
If you are feeling ill
or feel you need medical attention
Nutrition coaching
Lab work
Office of Student
Care
Phone: 602 639-7007
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://students.gcu.edu/student- affairs/office-of-student-care
(https://students.gcu.edu/student- affairs/office-of-student-care)
If you are homesick
If you are feeling
depressed
If you feel you
might hurt yourself
Topical group
sessions
Individual therapy
sessions
CAREER RESOURCES
Preparing for a career is more than filling out a job
application. Resume building takes time and preparation.
Networking and making connections are very important to
securing employment. Interacting with professors to explore
and learn more about career options related to a chosen
degree path is always helpful. Below are resources for both
online and traditional students that support preparing
students to be competitive applicants when seeking
employment.
Public Safety Phone: 602-639-8100
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/about/offices- services/public-safety (https://www.gcu.edu/about/offices-
services/public-safety)
Campus
Emergencies and Safety Resources
Parking permits and
enforcement
Emergency Alert
System: RAVE
Lost and Found
Emergency blue-
light phones in the parking garages
Anonymous tips
reporting
Title IX Office Phone: 602-639-5900
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic- policies/title-ix.php
(https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic- policies/title-ix.php)
Title IX concerns (see Chapter 3)
Office/Process Contact for More Information Examples of When/Why
You Would Use This
Resource
Resume Assistance Academic Writing & Study Skills – Resumes &
Cover Letters:
https://libguides.gcu.edu/writing/Resumes (https://libguides.gcu.edu/writing/Resumes)
eBooks and templates for help with cover letters and resumes
Tutoring & Career
Resources for Online
Students
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career)
Major exploration
and career planning for college students. Focus 2 Career guides you through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision- making model to help choose majors, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions
Academic and
Career Excellence
(ACE) Center
Phone: 602-639-8901
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms- resources/student-success-
center/v3.1/#/excellence-center (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/excellence-center)
Traditional campus
career and internship support
Career connections
guidance Career fair
information
Resume writing
assistance
Mock interviews
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
Paige Weinstein
Paige Weinstein became a peer mediator in 2018 when she was a
junior majoring in special education and elementary education. She
consistently served as a peer mediator at Desert Oasis Elementary
School in the Tolleson Elementary School District. Weinstein, now a
teacher at ACES, said, “I have been able to incorporate the theories
behind it all into my classroom." Weinstein said that working at The
ACES is not a typical setting, but it provides her with more
opportunities to resolve conflicts. "I do it in a more informal setting
of allowing both parties to speak without interruptions and talk
about how they feel," she said. "We are able to get to the bottom
much quicker. Plus, my students have gotten used to it so now we don’t even have to always go
somewhere separate, and they will talk about it as the issue is happening. I’m a huge advocate for our
other classrooms to use it too to process!” (personal communication with Paige Weistein via text
messages on 1/22/2021)
College Career
Launch for New
Students
For meeting dates and locations, click on the
link below or contact your college.
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/new-student (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success- center/v3.1/#/tools/new-student)
A deeper dive into a
student’s program of study and prospective career options. Professors and student leaders will discuss what opportunities are available in your major.
Information
provided in your University Success Course
Alumni Relations Phone: 602-639-6415
Email: [email protected]
Website:
https://alumni.gcu.edu/
(https://alumni.gcu.edu/)
Contacting and connecting with GCU Alumni for future job opportunities.
Meeting with local Alumni for resume help and mentorship
Staying up to date with future GCU events
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Michael Massoff
By Cooper Nelson
GCU Today (https://news.gcu.edu/2014/12/winter-
commencement/)
Michael Massoff worked as a chiropractor for more than two
decades. He lost his job during the U.S. economic collapse in
2008 and moved to Arizona in 2011 to open his own practice
but was forced to close after only a year.
Massoff needed a new education, but a return to school after
nearly 28 years away from the classroom would be difficult.
He had open-heart surgery in 2012 and met a nurse who
influenced his decision to pursue a nursing degree.
“After the surgery, I had this middle-aged, male nurse and we
talked about how he left a job in business to become a nurse,”
he said. “That’s when I knew what I wanted to do and that
going back to school was a possibility.”
After being contacted by a University enrollment counselor,
he knew a nursing degree at GCU was the perfect fit.
“Going back to school after that long was definitely an interesting transition,” said Massoff, who
completed the fast-track nursing program in 18 months. “When I first went to school, we didn’t have
computers and we went to physical libraries."
“Getting up to speed with the technological shift was definitely the hardest part.”
Massoff said he spent a lot of time in the GCU Library and on the phone with tech support to learn to
navigate the University’s online learning environment. He credits his ability to graduate to the help of
GCU staffers and the support of his wife and 4-year-old daughter, Jane.
“When I walk across that stage, it’s all for my daughter,” he said. “I want to have this diploma so that I
can show it to her to prove that anything is possible.
REFERENCES
Koenig, R. (2019). To retain college students, look to academic support and campus activities, new
report finds. EdSurge. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-09-12-to-retain-college-students-
look-to-academic-support-and-campus-activities-new-report-finds
Michael Massoff (left) poses with his wife and daughter. Photo courtesy of Michael Massoff
