George R. Boggs, president and chief executive officer of the American Association of Community Colleges, spoke of college completion rates at the first event of the Pathways First Year Experience Program’s guest speaker series on Sept. 15 at the Vosloh Forum.
U Building vacated for demolition
As the U Building is emptied and its occupants move, students may be faced with not knowing where many things are located.
Student enters plea in manslaughter case
PCC student Bowen Du, 19, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of vehicular manslaughter after a pedestrian was killed and another injured while crossing a crosswalk in Arcadia.
Ex-coach’s lawsuit goes to mediation
The lawsuit filed by former Lancers football Coach James Kuk against PCC made headway over summer and now has been referred to the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Program for mediation to be completed by the end of January, according to court documents.
Officials predict more budget cuts
Due to anticipated cuts in state funding, expectations for PCC’s 2011 – 2012 budget may make last year’s budget look rosy in comparison.
New speaker program launches
As part of the First Year Experience program, PCC will launch a new Speaker Series beginning Sept. 15 with a presentation in The Forum by President and CEO emeritus of the American Association of Community Colleges Dr. George Boggs entitled, “What Can We Do to Increase College Completion Rates.”
Former student’s trial in murder is postponed
A Superior Court judge delayed the trial of a PCC alumnus who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, also a student at PCC, and hiding her remains in a trash can.Liya “Jessie” Lu, 31.
$3.95 million fund transfer approved
Despite the disapproval of staff and student representatives, a proposal to sweep a surplus of $3.95 million — savings from the general fund budget — into capital outlay funds has been unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees.
New security cameras being installed
PCC’s Police and Safety Services have begun the installation of 145 new security cameras to monitor the school in addition to the 53 currently operating cameras. The project, which was begun in April, is expected to be complete by December, officials said.