For a second year in a row, PCC has been recognized in the G.I. Jobs 2012 Top Military-Friendly School.
Top priority to be given to transfer students
Students within 18 units of finishing their transfer requirements will get first priority in class registration, said PCC President Mark Rocha when speaking with Courier staff members on Sept. 29.
President says administration ‘realignment’ to come
Though the State of the College address is meant for the president to address several topics, it was one topic in particular on Sept. 28 that drew the most attention of those in attendance.
Incumbents all opposed in Board race
Three incumbents of Pasadena Area Community Colleges Board of Trustees face competition in the November elections.
Reactions vary as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ends
The end of the military’s controversial policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was received with mixed reactions at PCC, but a majority seemed in favor of its demise.
Flea market designed to fund programs
One of the Southland’s largest flea markets, with over 400 vendors, is held the first Sunday of every month on the east side of campus. Another will be held on Oct. 2.
New learning program helps vets collaborate
The Veterans’ Learning Collaborative, a newly formed 12-unit education program that unites 25 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans on a single learning path, has been launched.
Education Master Plan to be implemented this year
To establish PCC’s most important priorities and goals, a newly written Educational Master Plan is being put into practice.
Universities offer advice on transfers
Representatives and advisers from over 25 California schools and additional schools from out of state, set up in the Quad on Sept. 19 to guide and answer students questions about transferring.
Student Activity Fee to cover transit pass program
The Associated Students and college officials have agreed that the Student Activity Fee would fund the entire cost of the Metro transit pass program.