In what amounts to a complete undoing of a major realignment plan proposed last fall, the Academic Senate voted Monday that academic division deans should be permanently reinstated. Coming after its May 14 votes on two other elements of the original plan, the Senate’s action would leave the division structure largely unchanged from what it was before the plan to replace some deans with faculty chairs was put forward.
Email provokes action from Board president
Board of Trustees President Geoffrey Baum has authorized an external forensic investigation into an anonymous email largely targeting General Counsel Gail Cooper that was sent to several recipients on campus last week.
Aging process attacks stem cells
Stem cells are not invincible and therefore not likely to be the magic wand in the world of medicine, but they may be a great clue in finding what will be, a research professor explained on Thursday.
Summer class cuts severe
Nearly a 52 percent section cut is being made to this summer’s intersession, compared to summer 2011, officials say.
College Council approves changes
The College Council approved a portion of the realignment plan to have the Business Division and Engineering and Technology Divisions get permanent deans at its meeting on May 23. The motion was approved with 10 in favor and three opposed.
Intersectionality week a diverse blending of Cultures
Students and guests mingled and praised social differences hoping to better understand other cultures at a three-night event celebrating intersectionality last week at the Creveling Lounge.
Dramatic testimony as new witness takes stand in ‘kitty litter’ trial
A new witness in the second trial of a PCC student accused of killing his girlfriend took the stand Tuesday, saying that she heard the upstairs brawl between Isaac Campbell and Liya “Jessie” Lu that ultimately led to a “loud smack, like skin hitting skin.”
Jury introduced to recorded interview in ‘kitty litter’ trial
The new jury in the slaying case against a PCC student was introduced Thursday to evidence previously played in the first trial.
T.A.B.E. grants 20 scholarships at the 34th Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast.
The Association of Black Employees (TABE) presented 20 scholarships on May 16 at the Creveling Lounge.
Sustainability week promotes greener living
Beneath Wednesday’s brightly burning afternoon sun – which was powering a small solar powered generator – the Associated Students’ Sustainability Committee choreographed the second day of its third annual “Sustainable Living Week” in the Quad.