Robert Garber
Dear Roundup,
It’s my pleasure to welcome our students, faculty and staff back to Pierce for Spring 2009.
As we begin this new semester, we are facing very challeng¬ing times. The current economic crisis in our country is resulting in many uncertainties. The college budget is still not resolved for the current year and next year’s prospects are rapidly changing and filled with unknowns. In addition, many new and continuing students are facing similar challenges with regard to jobs and living situations.
In the midst of these uncertain times, Pierce is committed to do¬ing everything we can to keep our promises and continue providing the classes and programs that sup¬port students’ educational aspira¬tions and help give focus to their future opportunities.
On a brighter note, I hope that everyone can see the great changes taking place at Pierce. Updating our facilities and construction of new buildings are aimed at improv¬ing our ability to support students as they pursue their educational goals.
The new Administration parking lot is complete and offers sig¬nificant improvements for students and staff over the old, congested lot. In addition, we’re making great progress with our new Student Services, Center for the Sciences, and Child Development buildings. Also this semester, we have begun renovations to many of our class¬rooms to incorporate new state-of-the-art technology and refurbished classrooms.
As we begin this new semester, I hope that the inconveniences and uncertainties these difficult times threaten will be overshadowed by the great new facilities and the amazing opportunities that will emerge from our efforts to build a new Pierce and a great future for our students.
Sincerely,
Robert Garber
President
Robert Garber – Pierce College President ()
