Police Blotter for the week 09/20/12
New software could transform campus life
A new $10.5 million software system, approved by the Board of Trustees, could completely transform everyone’s electronic interaction wit the campus.
Transfer requirements for CSUs get revamped
Starting in the semester of Spring 2013, 10 California state universities are requiring the Associates Degree for Transfer from students transferring from a community college.
Senate meeting reveals campus tensions
Heated discussions over shared governance and communication issues broke out between various groups at the Academic Senate meeting on Monday.
Emergency center most sophisticated in Pasadena
The campus Emergency Operations Center, in room 206 in the CC Building, is a room designed with the technology and personnel needs that an incident commander would need, at his disposal in a time of emergency.
Library under new supervision
Pearl Ly has been appointed Interim Assistant Library Dean at Shatford Library to replace former Library Dean Mary Ann Laun who retired last semester.
New “24/7” online tutoring offered
A new, online, tutoring service, which will enable students to receive online tutoring on a multitude of subjects around the clock is now being offered.
Space shuttle Endeavour flies over campus
The space shuttle Endeavour, perched atop a jumbo jet, flew directly over the PCC campus a few minutes after noon Sept. 21 as it circled the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
Two six-week summer sessions to be offered
Two sessions will now be offered for the upcoming 2013 summer semester. Senior Vice President and Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Student Affairs Robert Bell confirmed that the summer term will be twelve weeks long and will be split into two six-week sessions—the first one starting on May 13, and the second on June 24.
Associated Students answer questions on new calendar
The Associated Students held a Q&A last Thursday in the Creveling Lounge regarding the new three semester calendar and other academic issues.