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Faculty Association claims college can afford winter intersession
The Faculty Association claimed at an emergency meeting on Tuesday that the winter intersession did not need to be eliminated since the college has enough money in reserve to pay for it.
Photography instructor has a need for speed
Roland Percey has been teaching photography at PCC since 1995, and racing since the 1970s. On Sunday, he looked to improve his personal record of 209 m.p.h.—which is a feat that must be completed within one and a third miles.
Drastic budget cuts considered by Board
Job cuts, elimination of winter intersession and mandatory furloughs were discussed by the Board of Trustees on Wednesday as options for reducing expenditures by $10.5 million in the 2012-13 fiscal year. The options for drastic budget cuts were presented in a report from an ad-hoc subcommittee of the Board.
Smoking areas to get revamp
The dismal three areas designated for smokers on campus are about to get a facelift.
Immediate plans to upgrade the smoking sites were discussed Tuesday by the reconstituted Health and Safety Committee.
Special edition: June 13, 2012
See the layout of our June 13 Special Edition, as printed.
New Academic Senate president takes charge
Newly elected Academic Senate President Dustin Hanvey is hard at work during the summer intersession, fueled by his passion to help as many people as possible.
Community Education Center dean’s employment ends
The now former Community Education Center Dean Richard Hodge did not have is employment contract renewed as of June 30. Hodge had been put on administrative leave on Feb. 21 by the Board of Trustees, according to the meeting’s minutes.
New parking permit machines now take cards
New parking permit meters have been installed on campus that now accept credit and debit cards.
Documentary on overpopulation to be screened
The award-winning documentary Mother: Caring for 7 Billion will be shown in a free public screening on July 31 at noon in the Circadian Room, CC Building. The film examines the often-overlooked and growing problem of overpopulation, focusing uniquely on the importance of women’s education.