Share: In early September, PCC received a letter from the Accrediting Commission of Community Junior Colleges (ACCJC) stating that the college had been placed on enhanced monitoring because of it’s poor record of documenting student learning success. Student learning outcomes (SLO) are statements made by each faculty member that identifies what students will learn and be able to demonstrate after they complete their course. The outcomes of those should be expressed through their knowledge and/or skills of what they learned in that specific class. ACCJC …
Veteran suicide: a small window to the actual problem
Share: According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 22 veterans commit suicide every day, rounding out to 8,000 a year. USA today reported that suicide among veterans has now surpassed the number of soldiers who died in action serving in the Afghanistan and Iraq. These numbers do not include veterans who are not enrolled in Veteran Affairs’ health care and thus are expected to be higher. Follow:
Candidates wage battle at the forum
Share: Questions about the direction and leadership of the college dominated the conversation inside the Westerbeck Recital Hall during an open forum Wednesday night. Follow:
Online student education planning tools to get facelift this spring
Share: Student Services is preparing to roll out new online tools this spring to aid students in their education planning by implementing new virtual counseling software. Follow:
Pathways students burn rubber in elastic car race
Going up against top universities and grad students from one of the most prestigious art schools in the nation was no easy feat for the students from PCC’s Design Technology Pathway program, but despite the odds, several students managed to win awards at the 10th annual Formula E competition hosted by the Art Center.
Hope and help for homeless students
Share: Two PCC professors are spearheading an effort to address the school’s homeless student population by collaborating with the city of Pasadena. Follow:
Police Blotter: Man seen ‘possibly exposing himself’
Share: Monday Sept. 28: An administration member at the Community Educational Center stated a disabled student has reported being physically abused at his/her home. Student met with counselor and a psychiatrist was notified to meet with the student. Tuesday Sept. 29: A male reported being assaulted near the north side of the L building when he was bumped into while riding his skateboard. He stated that the man who bumped into him began to curse at him. A male student reported their backpack was stolen …
PCC No. 1 in state for awarding associates degrees
Share: Pasadena City College ranks as the number one community college in the state for awarding associate’s degrees, according to a recent report. Follow:
Local high school invited to perform at football game
Attendees of Saturday night’s football game were treated to an unusual halftime show usually performed by the Lancer marching band. Accompanying the band were high school band students from Marshall Fundamental Secondary School who performed two pieces with the Lancers before leaving the field.
Candidate’s Forum Preview
Share: Pasadena City College will host a forum for the six candidates campaigning for two open seats on the Pasadena Area Community College District Board on Oct 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Westerbeck Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts. Follow: