PCC is currently discussing a possible proposal to become one of 15 California community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, according to Assistant Superintendent of Academic Student Affairs Robert Bell.
Language and culture from USC to PCC
Share: Pasadena City College is partnering with USC to create a new Chinese language learning program that will incorporate heritage and culture and make it easier for students to transfer to universities. Follow:
President Miller goes to the White House
Share: Interim superintendent/president Robert Miller will meet President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Joseph Biden today during the second White House College Opportunity Summit in Washington D.C. Follow:
Final version of accreditation report released
Share: PCC officials recently released the final version of the Accreditation Self-Evaluation report, which at times paints an unflattering view of the school’s recent history. Follow:
Campus police search for knifepoint robbery suspect
Share: Campus police are hunting for a suspect in a knifepoint robbery that occurred in the parking lot near the Boone Sculpture Garden last week. Follow:
Board to search for interim police chief
The Board of Trustees has begun an official process for finding an interim chief of police after it fired Don Yoder at its Nov. 17 meeting.
Admin, Senate agree on hiring number
Share: Faculty and administration leaders have agreed to hire 35 full-time faculty members by September 2015, resolving a dispute between the two groups about the school’s personnel needs. Follow:
Campus club continues to make perfect chemistry
Share: The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently recognized the PCC chemistry club for its diligent work during the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 academic year and was recognized for outstanding achievement, honorable mention and green chemistry. Follow:
Second annual Million Meals Marathon in time for Thanksgiving
Share: The second annual Million Meals Marathon will be held Saturday and Sunday for 24 hours in Lot 1 of the Pasadena City College campus off of Hill Avenue. Follow:
Board fires police chief
The Board of Trustees voted to terminate PCC police chief Don Yoder “with cause” Monday night, after Yoder had been on paid administrative leave since July.