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.
International students forced to change their plans
A late spring session will be scheduled to accommodate international students who had made arrangements to travel or work during the eliminated winter session, officials said.
Jack Scott returns home to Pasadena
After almost six decades in a distinguished career as a leader in higher education and as a state legislator, California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott, former PCC president, is retiring and returning home to the Pasadena area.
Transit pass offered for third year
PCC’s partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Foothill Transit has renewed the I-TAP program for a third year this fall.
University day draws crowds
Hundreds flocked to the Quad for University Day on Monday morning despite the heat. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., but students started checking out the booths about 20 minutes early this semester.
Survey finds most colleges in financial distress
Community colleges responding to a survey conducted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office paint a picture of drastic financial distress throughout the Golden State.