In the current situation that calls for budget cuts, tuition hikes, and schedule changes, student input is usually the missing puzzle piece to education reform.The reasons for this are obvious: most students don’t know what’s going on. And if students don’t know what’s going on at their college, it’s simply because those students don’t care enough to find out what’s happening.
Students protest in state Capitol
A group of PCC students joined thousands in a protest march to the state’s Capitol on Monday.
Athletic Director resigns
PCC’s Athletic Director Beverly Tate stepped down from her position on March 1, after nearly four years as Dean of the Kinesiology, Health and Athletics Division. She has taught at PCC since 1995.In an email to the Courier, Tate said, “I resigned to pursue other career opportunities.
Academic Senate donates to Japanese relief
At an Academic Senate board meeting on Monday, a decision was made to donate an undecided amount of money to an organization offering relief to the areas of Japan affected by the recent earthquakes and resulting tsunami.”Several years ago during the time of Hurricane Katrina we set up the Academic Senate Disaster Relief Fund, and that fund has never been depleted.
Faculty members scrutinize new retirement incentive contract
Heated words were exchanged at Tuesday’s Academic Senate forum as administration and faculty argued over new retirement incentives. At issue was the right of retirees to return as part-time teachers.
Commuters suffer as gas prices skyrocket
The recent spike in gas prices make the daily commute to school more daunting than it may already be. With gas priced at four dollars a gallon in many locations, students are forced to quench their thirsty gas tanks or seek alternative routes to school.Students are struggling with the high prices of gas but the majority of students see driving as the most reasonable way to get to class.
New AA degree program promotes understanding
Those seriously concerned about diversity and the quality of life in the 21st century may find the new AA degree program G.E.M.S.-which stands for Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies-worthwhile.Chiara Hensley, counselor and advocate for the program, encourages students from all majors to enroll in the classes because they will make them more marketable both as students and employees.
Student counseling offered at Psychological Services
Did you ever wonder what your $13 goes toward when you pay the health fee? You may of have a feeling what it’s for, but you never really take advantage of the services simply because you forgot you had the option or you just don’t need them.The health fee doesn’t just cover the Student Health Services; it also covers free services at the Psychological Services office.
Track team ranks in top ten of state
Despite adversities, the men and women’s track team placed in the top ten in the state at the CSU Northridge Invitational on Saturday after previously not being ranked.
Museum welcomes student artists
The Pasadena Museum of California Art has teamed up with the Visual Arts and Media Studies Division to present PCC’s annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, “Tomorrow Today.”The exhibition, which until this year has been held in the PCC Art Gallery, features 61 original works by students currently enrolled in art and design classes that were selected by a jury of art professionals from PMCA.