A lawsuit filed against PCC by a former employee will go forward on July 19 with one less charge for the college to defend.
Public comment interrupted during Board meeting
President Mark Rocha extended a peace offering in the form of a letter to faculty days after a contentious Board of Trustees meeting in which many individuals read letters highly critical of him and his policies.
Panel presented new plans for accreditation needs
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President wants college to ‘move forward’
Accentuating the positive efforts of his administration, President Mark Rocha explained his views about the school’s problems at a news conference for journalism students on March 26.
President discusses final offer to union on contract
President Mark Rocha discussed the terms of the final contract offer to faculty union negotiators at a news conference in the Cap and Gown Room on Wednesday.
President defends his administration
After over an hour of public comment chastising President Mark Rocha and his administration at Wednesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting, Rocha delivered a lengthy defense of his administration. The only problem was hardly anyone was there to hear it.
Senate told of ad hoc no confidence ballot
A vote of no confidence in the administration was discussed at the Academic Senate meeting on Feb. 25.
Experts recommend modes of motivation
Several experts offered helpful hints to reignite and maintain academic drive in students.
Student Success Act represents ‘tectonic shift’ for community colleges
The Student Success Act signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept 27 will have a major impact on the college, PCC President Mark Rocha told a news conference for journalism students on Thursday.
Survey finds most colleges in financial distress
Community colleges responding to a survey conducted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office paint a picture of drastic financial distress throughout the Golden State.