Share: The PCC Police Department (PCCPD) receives daily and continuous reports from students and staff of transients on campus taunting students with objects, setting up camp in the library, showering in the locker rooms and sleeping in the elevators prompting responding officers to escort them off campus. Follow:
Board of trustees choose termination over tenure for instructor
Share: The board of trustees voted March 11, 2019, to deny tenure and terminate psychology instructor Dr. Jennifer Koontz, effective in June, after four years at PCC. Follow:
PCC reduces number of potential faculty hires
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) has announced a cutback in prospective full-time faculty hires from 57 potential openings to 45. The call for a reduction comes after last semesters declaration to hire 57 new full-time positions to fullfil an obligation in accordance with the school’s Faculty Obligation Number (FON) that is mandated by the state of California. Follow:
PCC lacks vital services for disabled students
Share: Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) provides programs and accommodations intended to create an accessible learning environment for students with disabilities, but they have left at least one student to fend for himself. Follow:
PCC student counselors are here to help
Share: PCC’s personal counseling department recently introduced a new program that allows students to become peer counselors with the responsibility of being able to listen and give advice to students who need to talk about their mental health. Follow:
PCC professor speaks of technological impact on education
Share: At first glance, the classroom seemed to be in disarray. Stacks of paper lay haphazardly on Charmaine Cordero’s work desk. Vintage posters hung precariously on the walls. The tiled floor was heavily marked by shifting room arrangements, furniture and the shuffling of students. Follow:
Police Blotter: Female suffered a domestic violence incident off campus
Share: Monday, March 04, 2019 A staff member reported a male transient sleeping inside of the 1st floor of the CA-bldg. The officer escorted transient off campus. A courtesy report was taken for a student who suffered a domestic violence incident off campus. The student was provided with resource information and referred to Health Services and Personal Counseling for additional assistance on campus. The report was forwarded to jurisdictional police agency. A student reported her vehicle was struck while parked in Lot 5. The officer …
PCC reopens after power outage
Share: UPDATE: 3/18/19: The PCC Colorado campus reopened for classes Monday. A rave alert was sent to students this morning notifying them of the news. Follow:
Title X change and lawsuits’ impact on PCC
Share: Lawsuits filed by the State of California and Planned Parenthood regarding the Trump administration’s change to Title X could significantly impact Pasadena City College (PCC) students’ ability to receive family planning services. Follow:
Police Blotter: A male was arrested for an assault on campus
Share: Monday, February 25 A transient was reported on Lot 1. Officers escorted the transient off campus. Graffiti was reported in the men’s restroom in the R building. Officers inspected the area and took vandalism report. Transients were reported in the mirror pool. Officers found one transient, no action was taken. A female was reported stealing from the campus bookstore. After officers communicated with library employees, it was found that theft did not occur. Student reported hit a run on Lot 4. Report was taken …