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.
Upcoming Events
Feb 19
Grand Canyon University Rep. visit –Transfer advisement in L110. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
New 2013-14 college calendar excludes winter
A three-semester calendar for the 2013-2014 academic year, excluding any winter intersession, was presented to the Calendar Standing Committee on Jan. 31.
Low enrollment puts some Prop. 30 funds in jeopardy
Share: Campus officials warned on Jan. 31 that the school may be short of the enrollment count to qualify for all the $6.7 million Proposition 30 money. Follow:
College celebrates Black History Month
Share: The Black History Month celebration was kicked off Jan. 29 in Creveling Lounge with a celebration of African-American heritage. The event featured speakers from the PCC community, a raffle, and a musical performance from the upcoming “Hairspray†production. Follow:
Smoke-free campus being considered
The Health and Safety committee is working toward a proposal to have the college become a smoke free campus.