Students taking classes during the Extended Spring term were shocked to find out that the courses they were told would transfer to universities for Fall 2013 are in jeopardy of being rejected.
Defamation claims dropped in lawsuit against PCC
A lawsuit filed against PCC by a former employee will go forward on July 19 with one less charge for the college to defend.
Journalism student files sexual harassment claim
The Board of Trustees rejected a student’s claim for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation at its June 5 meeting.
Police search for man who attacked two women on campus
A man described as “filthy” in appearance and sporting dreadlocks attacked two women on campus in front of the L-Building on May 15 around noon, according to a Campus Police. The man fled after being yelled at and pepper sprayed by a witness.
MULTI-MEDIA: Chinese Culture Day Soundslide
Share: An impressive sight of acrobatics, sound and color took place as part of PCC ‘s Chinese Culture Day. The Developing Virtue Secondary School took center stage to perform traditional Chinese dances and songs. Follow:
Bribery scandal set for trial
The bribery scandal involving two-high ranking school officials that rocked the campus last summer will finally be going to trial.
Richard van Pelt, the former vice president of administrative services and former Facilities Supervisor Alfred Hutchings were fired after the school found out that they were being investigated by the District Attorney’s office for “conflicts of interest.â€
Courier adviser still in limbo
Share: No one knows who will be advising the Courier this upcoming fall semester. Last month, the Courier’s adviser, Warren Swil, was put on paid administrative leave after an official complaint citing “employee misconduct†was made against him. Follow:
Calendargate continues
Winter intersession will again become a major issue on campus as the PCC Calendar Committee has, with large majority, approved a 2013-14 calendar that includes a winter intersession that is now making its way up to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
Fines for smokers looms
Share: The Health and Safety Committee is moving toward citing students caught smoking outside designated areas with monetary fines. Follow:
TEDxPCC event to take place this fall
TEDx, an event that is planned and coordinated independently on a community-by-community basis, will be coming to the PCC campus and will feature speakers from several different facets of the world this coming fall.