Information Commons

Located at the Coastline Garden Grove Center!

12901 Euclid Street

Garden Grove, CA 92840

 

For assistance contact:

Keven Rewers, Instructional Associate

krewers@coastline.edu

Phone: (714) 241-6209 x17324

 

Information Commons Hours

 

Fall Semester	Monday through Friday: 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Spring Semester	Monday through Friday: 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summer Session or Winter Intersession	Hours vary, please call 714-241-6209 Ext:17324

 

 

Testing Center Hours

 

1st Shift	Monday through Friday 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
2nd Shift	Monday through Friday: 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

 

 

Detailed information about the ammenities and services found in Coastline's Information Commons can be obtained by clicking on any of the following links:

• Computer Lab

• Viewing and Lending Center for Distance Learning

• Testing Center

• ESL Classroom support

• Emergency Management Center (EMC)

 

Computer Lab

Computer Lab is offered through a 1-unit course called “BC300L.” It supports both a MAC and PC environment. The material fees cover the cost of printing homework assignments. It has supporting hardware such as scanners, and printers available.

There is a lab assistant on site during all open lab hours who can provide general assistance for most students’ academic inquiries. For example, many students need to know how to begin working inside their “virtual” classroom, or how to use online applications such as “My Math Lab”. Others may need assistance with how to navigate Windows or use their “Flash Drive.” Some students do not need general support but they simply need a computer or printer. For whatever purpose, the computer lab provides general support for all currently enrolled Coastline Community College students as well as current faculty and staff.

 

Viewing and Lending Center for Distance Learning

The Information Commons is one of Distance Learning’s Viewing Center locations.  Currently enrolled Coastline students may watch the instructional video lessons for free. Students simply bring in current ID such as a Drivers License which we exchange while they borrow the current lesson to watch.  There are two televisions with DVD players to accommodate these students.  Please note that all video lessons are to remain inside the Information Commons at all times. Duplication of lessons is strictly prohibited.  (However, please contact the Distance Learning department if you wish to purchase the instructional videos.)

Also hosted here is the Textbook Lending Library. Currently enrolled Coastline students may borrow textbooks for free. Students simply bring in current ID such as a Drivers License which we exchange while they borrow the current textbooks to read.  All textbooks are to remain inside the Information Commons at all times. There is no scanning or photocopying of textbooks allowed due to copyright law requirements. Please contact librarian, Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@coastline.edu for current list of textbooks available.

 

1st Shift	Monday through Friday 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
2nd Shift	Monday through Friday: 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

ESL Classroom support

Instructors who teach English as a Second Language often test student levels and instruct students on ESL in the Information Commons. There are, however, other sites available for ESL instruction and testing. Please contact the ESL department directly regarding dates, times, and locations for ESL testing and instruction at 714-891-5687.

Please note that students who are currently enrolled in BC300L may also use the “Focus on Grammar” software. There often is, however, a separate lab specifically designed to support ESL students. Please contact the ESL department for current ESL lab availability at 714-891-5687. 

 

Emergency Management Center (EMC)

During Emergencies the Information Commons, room 103 of the Garden Grove Center, may convert into an EMC hub for Emergency information gathering and distribution. See web link http://www.coastline.edu for details.

Note: Coastline is also currently providing Emergency Management courses and a corresponding certificate. Please contact 714-241-6209 x0 or click here for further information.