Share: President Obama proposed making two years of community college free for students in a video statement posted Thursday on the White House Facebook page that comes ahead of his pending State of the Union address scheduled for January 20. If all 50 states participate the proposal could save a full-time community college student approximately $3,800 in tuition per year, according to the White House website. The proposal would allow students who attend community college at least half-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible …
PCC website prepares to undergo new transformation
Share: A team of professional web design technicians are preparing to give the PCC website a complete make-over to improve its look and functionality. Follow:
Student president looks to get new beverage contract
Associated Students (AS) President Jordyn Orozco is pushing for the school to make an effort to renew its lapsed contract with Pepsi to boost revenue for student services.
Bachelor’s degrees at PCC unlikely in near future
PCC is currently discussing a possible proposal to become one of 15 California community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, according to Assistant Superintendent of Academic Student Affairs Robert Bell.
Language and culture from USC to PCC
Share: Pasadena City College is partnering with USC to create a new Chinese language learning program that will incorporate heritage and culture and make it easier for students to transfer to universities. Follow:
President Miller goes to the White House
Share: Interim superintendent/president Robert Miller will meet President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Joseph Biden today during the second White House College Opportunity Summit in Washington D.C. Follow:
Final version of accreditation report released
Share: PCC officials recently released the final version of the Accreditation Self-Evaluation report, which at times paints an unflattering view of the school’s recent history. Follow:
Campus police search for knifepoint robbery suspect
Share: Campus police are hunting for a suspect in a knifepoint robbery that occurred in the parking lot near the Boone Sculpture Garden last week. Follow:
Board to search for interim police chief
The Board of Trustees has begun an official process for finding an interim chief of police after it fired Don Yoder at its Nov. 17 meeting.
Admin, Senate agree on hiring number
Share: Faculty and administration leaders have agreed to hire 35 full-time faculty members by September 2015, resolving a dispute between the two groups about the school’s personnel needs. Follow: