Updated guidelines for hiring new professors will allow respective departments more influence in the process by creating a ranking system for prospective hires that would
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No lanes for speed demons on wheels
Riding bicycles and skateboards along the Mall is prohibited on campus. However, there are some faculty members who think implementing a bike lane could benefit
OER courses remain unaddressed
The status of Online Educational Resources (OER) courses that a new professor must take over remains ambiguous in regards to the material used, causing uncertainty
Wine-ing OK’d on campus
No alcohol on campus. However, faculty will be able to enjoy beer and wine at this year’s awards dinner on May 12. “The faculty awards
Financial crunch
Former senate treasurer Joe Perret stressed that Pierce’s reserved budget has dropped by several million dollars since 2012. Perret, now a district academic senate representative,
Location of the 2017 Graduation in discussion
The Academic Senate had its first meeting this semester on Monday Feb. 13 to discuss the location of the upcoming commencement ceremony. Shepard Stadium at
UC transfer application extended
Students next year may receive some financial relief from a new online content program, that would eliminate the need to buy expensive textbooks, was one
Help needed for IT
Vital improvements to Information Technology (IT) on campus are in question after the Board of Trustees rejected recommendations from Pierce officials to bring in outside
College classes to be held during high school hours
The Assembly Bill 288 authorizes California community college districts to enter a formal partnership agreement with local high school districts. This will establish college career
A safer campus for all
Public safety, sexual assault, a safe zone workshop and upcoming events were some of the issues that were discussed during Monday’s Academic Senate meeting in