A proposed policy that will allow students to audit courses was presented by Tad Carpenter of the Performing and Communication Arts Division at the Feb. 11 Academic Senate meeting.
New TV production class to shoot events live
A new television production class that was added this semester looks to eventually stream live video feeds of campus events in the near future, said TV Field Production Instructor Stillman Kelly.
University Day provides useful information for students
University Day attracted hundreds of students to gather around the Quad to seek information from a variety of universities on Feb. 13.
Fired official files $1 million lawsuit
A high-ranking fired school official has filed suit against the district, the president and the school’s legal counsel claiming wrongful termination, defamation, and sexual harassment.
College ranks fourth in transfers despite few counselors
Despite being hugely outnumbered, counselors at PCC are helping students transfer to California public Universities at some of the highest rates in the state.
Calendar change affects study abroad programs
Due to the elimination of the winter intersession, study abroad programs offered by the college have had to be radically rearranged, officials said.
Student advocacy trip to Sacramento planned for March
The annual March in March trip to Sacramento for students to influence their statewide representatives on education issues is planned for March 4.
Online courses filled in 36 hours
On Feb. 4, PCC announced that twenty new eight-week, short term, fully online courses were being offered, beginning March 11, but all were filled in 36 hours.
New computer system set to go online
The new Administrative Information System (AIS) Lancerpoint, a product that cost $10.5 million so far and is expected to transform student interactions with the college, will begin its implementation next week, according to officials at the Feb. 6 Board of Trustees meeting.
Immigrant issues discussed at forum
Immigration issues for students were discussed at a forum presented by United without Boundaries and By Any Means Necessary’s known as BAMN on Feb. 6.