West Hills Community College has served the San Joaquin Valley for over 7 decades across multiple campuses. It aims to provide access to education for students from small, disadvantaged communities. Approximately 90% of students test below college level in math and English, so the college addresses this issue through programs like Basic Skills Initiative. The college strives to meet community needs through interactions, classes, and addressing social issues faced by its low-income and underserved student population.

1. WEST HILLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(WWHC)

2. WHCC History and
Demographics
History… Demographics…
 West Hills College District  Serves students from small
has be serving the San communities such as
Joaquin valley for over 7 Armona, Avenal, Cantua,
decades in locations such as Coalinga, Firebaugh,
Coalinga, Firebaugh, and Hanford, Huron, Kettlemen
Lemoore. city, Laton, Leemore,
Mendota and many more
 West hills college Coalinga Ethnic Demographics
was opened to students in  59% is Hispanic, 32% White,
1956. 4% African American and low
percentages on any other
ethnicities.

3. 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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4. Organizational Structure

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Goals of College
 4. We will effectively utilize existing resources and pursue additional
resources to achieve the mission of the college.

11. Analyze the agency’s practices

12. Discuss the significance of this agency in terms
of social justice, social work
values and human right
Social Justice Social Work values and human
 The agency’s main purpose and
rights
goal is to help students meet  In order to help students reach
their educational needs while at their educational goals the
the same time prepare them to college offers and refer students
transfer to a university to pursue to different services. This implies
a bachelorette degree. with social work because one of
 West Hills College provides
the roles with social work is to
programs for students who have asses and refer clients to
low income, and low levels of different services that are
education. West Hills College needed in order for client to
addresses the different social succeed.
issues and provides  The college and staff asses
opportunities of improvement students by teaching, helping
and help for those that need it and counseling students in the
right path. Social workers also
teach, help and counsel clients in
the right direction when needed.