Proposal to build dormitories at Glendale Community College does not get the welcome it hoped for.
The proposal to build a dormitory for the students who attend Glendale Community College (GCC) was not received with open arms by the college trustees.
The concept for the dormitory was born out of a “sister-city” relationship forged in 2009 between Glendale and Goseong, South Korea, the Glendale News-Press reported. As part of that tie, Glendale Community College President/Supt. Dawn Lindsay and Goseong Mayor Hak-lul Lee in November signed an agreement to allow Goseong youth to bypass bureaucratic red tape and enroll at the college. It is expected to bring about 20 Korean students to Glendale each semester.
If the project goes forward the school is considering the parking lot at the southwest corner of East Mountain Street and Verdugo Road as the possible location for the dormitory. Currently the lot is used by an adjacent church for Sunday services. GCC students use the lost during the fall and spring semesters.
Some students are fearful to lose the lot and are hoping they get a say in the decision because if you’ve ever been a college student you know parking can be a nightmare. “I am just hoping the students get a say, and I am sure we will because it is our parking lot,” student trustee Suzanna Sargsyan said.
Armine Hacopian, Board Vice President, points out that the location they are considering for the dormitory is among the most dangerous intersections in the city. Hacopian added that she is not in support of a project that will increase congestion in the area.
Ron Nakasone, vice president of administrative services, said the presentation was meant for informational purposes only.
“It seems like people think a decision has been made. That is nowhere near the truth,” Nakasone said. “This presentation that we made to the board was simply an introduction of the project. Now is the time we are going to start soliciting feedback from constituent groups, from the public.”
If you are a property owner in or around GCC this might concern you as to how this may affect property values or the quiet enjoyment you are legally entitled to as a property owner. When you hear dormitory you think college parties, loud music, alcohol, etc. If this does not sound like something you want JohnHart encourages you to make your voice heard. However on the other hand dorms do bring a ring of legitimacy to an accredited institution such as Glendale Community College, so it’s hard to determine whether the effect will be a net positive or negative!
Guess we’ll just have to wait and see how it pans out!
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The thought of having a dorm within the school premises would be a great idea. It makes life more convenient for students as they dont have to travel much. It would also improve their interaction with their fellow student (that also includes getting updated with everything that is happening in the campus). The process, however, should not be by-passed, and the people in-charge on deiberating on it should consider its possible effect in the community.
Thank you Henry for your feedback, we really appreciate hearing from our readers! You make a good point and hopefully everyone’s opinion will be heard in making the final decision.