The dismal three areas designated for smokers on campus are about to get a facelift.
Immediate plans to upgrade the smoking sites were discussed Tuesday by the reconstituted Health and Safety Committee.
Special edition: June 13, 2012
See the layout of our June 13 Special Edition, as printed.
New Academic Senate president takes charge
Newly elected Academic Senate President Dustin Hanvey is hard at work during the summer intersession, fueled by his passion to help as many people as possible.
Community Education Center dean’s employment ends
The now former Community Education Center Dean Richard Hodge did not have is employment contract renewed as of June 30. Hodge had been put on administrative leave on Feb. 21 by the Board of Trustees, according to the meeting’s minutes.
New parking permit machines now take cards
New parking permit meters have been installed on campus that now accept credit and debit cards.
Documentary on overpopulation to be screened
The award-winning documentary Mother: Caring for 7 Billion will be shown in a free public screening on July 31 at noon in the Circadian Room, CC Building. The film examines the often-overlooked and growing problem of overpopulation, focusing uniquely on the importance of women’s education.
Registration priorities rearranged
Share: By Paul Ochoa Students with an educational plan who have between 16 and 30 credits are now getting the top priority slots for registration. No longer do those with most credits get the coveted first crack at classes. This change is being implement for the first time with fall 2012 registration. Follow:
College wins $3.9 million grant
A $3.9 million Hispanic-Serving Institution Title V grant has been awarded to the college for the Design Technology Pathway program. The U.S. Department of Education will provide PCC with $755,000 for the next five years, increasing the college’s grant total to nearly $7 million for 2012.
New parking permit machines now take cards
New parking permit meters have been installed on campus that now accept credit and debit cards. The main campus has 37 meters operating, and the Community Education Center campus on Foothill Boulevard has four machines.
CEC dean’s employment ends
The now former Community Education Center Dean Richard Hodge did not have is employment contract renewed as of June 30. Hodge had been put on administrative leave on Feb. 21 by the Board of Trustees, according to the meeting’s minutes.