WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WWHC)

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, Leemore, Mendota and many more

Ethnic Demographics 59% is Hispanic, 32%

White, 4% African American and low percentages on any other ethnicities.

Main Social Issue that is addressed in this agency:

West Hills College Student Services Agency directs access to services for students who are in need of services because of the different social issues that exists.

There are many programs at the college that address social issues that students experience such as low income, low levels of educational levels, legal status and so on.

One main problem at the college is students place below college level 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 program, and HEP program.

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Organizational Structure

Present the 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.

The college meetings for the community to discuss the needs of the community and of there is a requested for 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.

Specific populations-at-risk whose needs the agency addressee

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.

Working Components of the Program

The Working Components of the 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.

Agencies Missions and Goals The main Mission of the college is to

provide West Hills Community college has five

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.

Analyze the agency’s practices

Discuss the significance of this agency in terms of social justice, social work values and human right

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

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 with 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 path. Social workers also teach, help and counsel clients in the right direction when needed.