Share: Students have expressed frustration about the financial aid filing and disbursement process ranging from lengthy wait times to receiving refunds, inconsistent information from counselors and not fully understanding the process. PCC’s new financial aid director, Manuel Cerda, hopes to remedy most if not all of these issues during his tenure. Follow:
Annual Risser award to recognize PCC’s finest faculty
Share: PCC is approaching its March 28 deadline to nominate faculty and staff for the Risser awards given to outstanding faculty and staff. Follow:
Swim team dives head first into new season
Share: The women’s swim team dominated both opposing teams in the first South Coast Conference double dual of the season against East Los Angeles College and Long Beach City College on Friday. It was the team’s 14th consecutive conference duals win and since 2014 they won 17 of their 18 meets. Follow:
Non-resident tuition increase to net millions in revenue
Share: Earlier this month the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a tuition increase on the non-resident tuition fee for international and out-of-state students beginning in the 2016-2017 fiscal year, which will generate millions of dollars in revenue per year. Follow:
Campus surveillance system to undergo $165K upgrade
Share: Security systems company Sierra Group has been awarded a $165,516 contract to upgrade and replace portions of PCC’s existing security system, including 38 campus-wide surveillance cameras, as well as elements of the command center at campus police. Follow:
College Council dumps Brown Act
Share: The College Coordinating Council, a shared governance committee represented by various constituency groups college-wide, approved a motion to exempt themselves from the Brown Act, but open government advocates question the legality of the move as the council is a committee created by a legislative body. Follow:
Associated students and Queer Alliance team up for Drag Show
The Associated Students (AS) is planning to put on a drag show in April and with the help of the Queer Alliance (QA) club, the AS has discussed how to bring a fun and educational event to the PCC community.
Community celebrates Black History Month with parade and festival
Despite the hot weather Saturday, the Pasadena community turned out for the 34th annual Black History Parade and Festival, which featured food trucks, music and PCC students and administrators.
As one of the oldest and longest parades for Black History Month in the U.S., the Black History Celebration Planning Committee wanted to honor past leaders of the community who continue to inspire a new generation of future leaders.
Nominees for Academic Senate run on platform of solidarity
Several Academic Senate (AS) representatives were nominated for the 2016-2017 executive board this past week and the nominees said they plan to pursue the executive board positions together due to their shared values of solidarity and student and faculty success.