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Clarity sorely needed from administration
The summer intersession dates in the full-page advertisement in the last two issues of the Courier are causing confusion.
With all of the rapid and hasty changes to the college’s fundamental calendar system, one must ask if they were properly planned.
VOICES: How will you be affected by cancellation of winter session?
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Tax increase measure has major flaw
Gov. Jerry Brown believes he has an answer to California’s financial crisis with Proposition 30.
New calendar increases student access
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Marijuana: A convincing economic argument for legalization
An opinion on how the legalization of Marijuana can help provide some economic relief to the country.
EDITORIAL: Get out and vote
With the election quickly approaching, it is vital for every person to be informed and ready to vote.
EDITORIAL: Shared governance a casualty of rushed decision on winter
The Board of Trustees’ rushed vote to eliminate winter session despite the urgent protestations of multiple groups makes us wonder whether shared governance is still part of the college’s decision making process.
Is anyone taking care of college business?
With six vital senior management positions at PCC vacant, students, faculty and staff can only wonder how business is being properly and efficiently conducted on campus. The recent bribery investigation led to a vice president and facilities manager being put on administrative leave. A week later, Vice President of Administrative Services Rick van Pelt was terminated.
Public voice squelched by Board at meetings
Public comment is the most important aspect of meetings of governing boards. But, the policies the Board of Trustees has established concerning public comment limit concerned citizens’ ability to be heard.