GBC Computer Instructor Ed Nickel developed and built a portable computer lab. This enabled students at the Winnemucca branch campus to enroll in these courses. Technician Certificate Program began Fall 2000. C omputer-aided drafting and design skills, relational database concepts, principles of cartography and design, and data collection methods for GIS are taught. We have seen tremendous support in our community for the college, said Ely Educational Director Mary Swetich.
Employers work with their employees so that they can attend classes here.
Construction on a new shop and expanded administrative offices for the Ely campus continued this year with the aid of the Nevada Division of Forestry Ely Conservation crew. Project competition is expected in last spring. The Ely campus added another faculty position, making a total of two full time faculty the campus. Enrollment for this center continues to grow. Another Associated Student Body seat was added to Ely due to enrollment growth.