Share: Interim President Bob Miller stated at the College Council meeting on Thursday that, despite student and faculty support for a winter intersession, he will not be recommending a 2015-2016 winter calendar to the Board of Trustees. Follow:
Student Equity Plan to be used to help underperforming students
Recently, the Academic Senate approved the student equity plan, an ongoing project to ensure that PCC provides a high quality and academically strong learning environment for students—especially those who underperform academically.
A look back at Pasadena history through mystery and trivia
Share: The Pasadena Museum of History is currently hosting two companion exhibits–Pasadena Pursuit and Mystery History–that focus on engaging the community in Pasadena’s storied past by posing questions and revealing answers to attendees in an interactive trivia game format. Follow:
Upcoming
Share: Thursday, March 5 Campus Tour: Transfer Day Ivette at 7:30 AM – Pasadena City College This hosted tour by the Pasadena City College Student Ambassador Program, is a walking tour of the main campus. University Rep. Visit: General Transfer Advisement at 8:00 AM – L110 Come meet with a general transfer advisor to make sure you are on the right track for transfer. Follow:
Lancers outswim rivals in conference opener
Women’s swimming came out on top against rival Mt. San Antonio College and Cerritos College in a double dual, scoring 157-117 and 175-96 respectively in the first round of South Coast Conference games on Friday at the Aquatic Center.
Calendar Committee to propose academic calendar with winter intersession to College Council
Share: Despite discord among committee members, student groups and faculty over the proposed reinstatement of winter intersession—culminating in the Associated Students formally agreeing to support winter and voting to censure English professor Roger Marheine—the Calendar Committee will submit an academic calendar including a winter term to the College Council. Follow:
EDITORIAL: Students have right to more say in commencement speaker
Share: It looks like the Board has, once again, put its foot in its mouth. At last Wednesday night’s Board meeting, Student Trustee Marshall Lewis emphasized the need for more student input in the selection of a speaker this time around. But former Board President Anthony Fellow was quick to say that he thought there had been too much student input in the process as it was, blaming last year’s commencement debacle on the students. …
Retired Police Chief Michael leaves innovative legacy
Share: Retired PCC Police Chief Peter Michael died on February 6, 2015. He was 61. Chief Michael came to PCC as Director of Police and Safety Services in 2008 after retiring from the Glendale Police Department as a lieutenant. Services were held at the Burbank Elks Lodge. Follow:
Creator of accreditation report resigns at crucial time
Matthew Jordan, one of the creators of the school’s accreditation report, suddenly resigned his position as the interim dean of instructional support at a crucial time during the accreditation process, according to school officials.