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Garden City Community College (GCCC) in Garden City, Kansas isparticularly well-respected for its nursing program, which is unique inits educational approach.With accreditation from state and national agencies, GCCC’s nursingprogram uses a “ladder approach.” In other words, all nursing studentsfirst receive a Nursing Assistance certificate and then have the optionto continue towards the RN degree.In addition to this program, GCCC offers associate’s degrees throughdistinctive academic divisions. The business and information systemsdivision awards degrees or certificates in such subject areas asAccounting and Business Administration.Degrees in Communications, Drama and Music are among those awarded by thehumanities and fine arts division, and the technical education divisionoffers degrees and certifications in such high-demand fields asCosmetology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services and FireScience.Other academics at Garden City Community College include administrativeservices, science and math, and social sciences. GCCC also has acontinuing education department, which offers adult learning options,small business development and community education and services.Since GCCC has seen growth over the past decade or so, additionalclassrooms with upgraded technology have improved the quantity andquality of learning.While GCCC offers traditional student service offerings such as careerand academic counseling GCCC’s growth has led to an improved and expandedstudent center and student services buildings.Residence halls and student apartments are another way that GCCC hasgrown, giving students the option to now live on campus and take part inthe school’s active student life.GCCC’s growing athletics division is particularly well known and nowincludes a stadium, a softball facility, a baseball practice and footballpractice area, a running track and multiple soccer fields.